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NEWS>>IN MEMORIAM

TIME IS SHORT:

encore magazine loses a good one, publisher Jeff Phenicie

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Jeff was so many wonderful things—a watchdog of life, even.

“Shea, when’s the last time you changed your tires?” I would hear like clockwork every few years, as he pointed to their very worndown tread. “Go over to Rubles on Fifth. Your dad will be mad at you if you drive home with tires like that.”

BY: SHEA CARVER

ime is short.

What a concept to learn in life.

We see it firsthand in the growth of kindergarteners turning into college graduates. Just like that, they’re carrying diplomas into adulthood.

Jeff was in tune on so many levels, to so many people. What a legacy to be proud of—one that will continue to be cultivated every week in encore’s pages and the pages of every product H&P puts out from here forward.

We smell it in the sweet puppy breath of bumbling, 6-month old fur baby. And thousands of doggie treats later, we sniff elder age after their sixth tooth extraction.

We touch it in the Bradford pear tree that was only 3-feet tall in the front yard during our youth. Its branches were mere twigs then, but 35 years later, children climb it.

As Ray Bradbury wrote in “Fahrenheit 451,” “It doesn’t matter what you do, so long as you change something from the way it was before you touched it into something that’s like you after you take your hands away.”

We hear it in the sweet voices of elders— our parents, grandparents, idols—who, with age, slow their words … because they understand how full comprehension can be impactful later in life.

At encore we have had to face the hard lesson of time’s jet speed. Last weekend our publisher, Jeff Phenicie (“rhymes with Tennessee,” as he used to say), passed away and left behind an indelible mark on all who were lucky enough to have been graced by his presence. Still, after 14 years of knowing him, it feels like yesterday I was introduced to such a kind soul. His happy, presence always came with a funny story, usually self-deprecating, followed by a congenial smile. His laugh was contagious, his love for numbers intimidating, and his loyalty to family staggering.

He was the perfect guy behind the scenes to help run encore, Devour, AdPak, and KIDZink, among other print products H&P Media (née Wilmington Media) have produced under his thumb. Jeff was “the numbers guy,” so to speak. He could tell you last week’s sales and next week’s projections and the year’s bottom line at the drop of a hat. But that’s not what really impacts people, per se, in the grand scheme of leaving behind a legacy. Sure, continuing to run H&P Media will happen with his lessons close to our vests.

Where the numbers really mattered in Jeff’s lfie showed in his give-back to family and the community at large.

In the vein of independently owning and operating a media company, Jeff lived very much in line with encore’s dedication to supporting local economy and business. He was an avid UNCW Seahawks fan and attended

ULTIMATE SEAHAWK FAN: Jeff Phenicie was a supporter of Seahawk Nation, whether they played home court or away, and he made it a family affair, often taking his wife Shelia (right) to the games.

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every game, in and out of town, playoffs included. He loved to dine out with his wife, family and friends—especially to stop in and see friends like Willie at Antonio’s or Sal at Pizzetta’s. When he wasn’t attending to the needs of family or business, Jeff played on a local bowling league at Cardinal Lanes on Shipyard, even coached youth, and could strike with the best of his teammates.

And what a teammate he was—on and off the lanes. He loved sales. He had something most salesmen don’t: generosity to listen and react thoughtfully. Jeff never merely pawned off the next best-selling item; he was cultivating friendships first. He was introducing us to people left and right, like his heart doctor, Damien Brezinski, who wasn’t only helping Jeff improve his health but who was launching Chords for a Cause (and who now runs downtown’s music venue, Blue Eyed Muse).

Jeff showed us how kindness and friendships carry the best sales people—and business people—especially in small cities, like Wilmington, where an entrepreneur isn’t another number on a chart, but a living, breathing, contributing soul to the grander scheme of what community feels like.

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Jeff changed many of us for the better. For that we are grateful.

His absence has made us all the more cognizant of the importance of numbers: Time really is short.

Editor, Shea Carver

John Hitt, publisher, H&P Media I have known Jeff for the last 14 years. He was my boss and later became my business partner and friend. He was the patriarch of our company, the guy who had been through it all. He was my mentor.

In the days since we lost him, there have been challenges in our business. As I work through those challenges, my unfailing instinct is to tell myself, “Just ask Jeff. He’ll know the answer.”

The man with the answers is gone. I miss him very much, as does every employee and customer he worked with. We will carry on with our publications, but there will be something missing in all of our lives as we move forward.

Our loss in nothing compared to the loss Jeff’s family is experiencing. I can only hope they all know how much we loved and respected him, and we will all do whatever we can to help them.

We’ll miss you, buddy.

Susie Riddle, office manager I was very fortunate to work for Jeff for over 20 years, and he was hands down one of the best bosses I have ever had. He was more like family than a boss. He understood family was ultra important and allowed us to do what we needed whenever it came to our families.

So many great memories and laughs over the years were had, but one of many things I am going to really miss is our Monday morning chats about all the football and basketball games that would happen over the weekend. I loved the sports enthusiast in him. He will be greatly missed.

Shannon Gentry, assistant editor When I think of Jeff, I think of his generous nature as a person and as a professional. He was generous with his time and his ear when you needed him. He was generous at lunchtime, especially when it came to ordering a last-minute pizza—his favorite. He was also generous with his trust. He trusted us all to be our best, and he trusted our best would be enough. I trust we’re all better and more generous people and professionals because of Jeff.

Tiffany Wagner, sales manager I had the privilege of working with Jeff for just over a year. When I say “the privilege,” I don’t mean that lightly. Every quality Jeff had made him a great man. I took my job at encore because of the way Jeff and the folks at encore made me feel. I felt like I was family almost immediately—like a person rather than a number on a spreadsheet.

Jeff’s open-door policy and his calming nature made him a pleasure to work for. I valued his opinion and looked up to him as a mentor. His kind heart, compassion, sense of humor, and openness made him one of a kind. I enjoyed every conversation I ever had with him and am thankful I had the privilege of knowing him.

Jeff had an amazing gift of illustrating things from a business perspective without losing sight of the most important things in life—like family, friends, and internal happiness. I will forever miss him and the stories we shared. I will remember and cherish him always.

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and more importantly a good friend.

Wade Wilson, previous Wilmington Media publisher I was privileged to be one of Jeff’s partners at encore and AdPak. He always had great energy, ready advice and was quick with a laugh. He was instrumental in making Wilmington Media a longtime success story.

Kris Beasley, previous H&P Media employee, current owner of Southport Magazine I met Jeff Phenicie in 1995 when he came to the radio stations where I worked to promote his new magazine. As promotions director for the stations, we worked closely together and developed a friendship. Several months later, I wanted to make a career change and get into sales. I reached out to Jeff for a job.

I began working for him in September of 1995 and left in 2013—almost 20 years.

He was the best boss in town. Through the years, many people would try to hire me away, but I always stayed loyal to him. Jeff was a natural born salesmen. I remember him telling me the story about one of his biggest cold-call sales. He walked into a corporation with a big electric fan in his hand, and when he got in front of the decision maker

he said, “I’ve got a deal so hot for you, you’re gonna need this fan!” He made the sale.

Over the years, Jeff and I made many sales calls together, and he would always say, “Now, Kris, I am not going to say anything. I want you to make the sale.” But I knew this was not possible for Jeff. Sure enough, seconds into the meeting he was dazzling them with his delightful personality. We were a good team, and I learned so much about selling and managing from him.

He was like a second father to me.

Now that I am running my own business, not a week goes by I don’t recall a lesson or strategy I learned from him. I always knew he would be there for me. Jeff Phenicie was a happy soul with a heart of gold. He was my friend, and I loved him like a father. I will miss him, but his legacy will continue through me and all that knew him!

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NEWS>>LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Constituent asks NC Environmental Review Commission to choose morally, not monetarily

he Wednesday, August 23, four-hour meeting of the state’s Environmental Review Commission—to discuss Chemours’ contamination of the Cape Fear River and drinking water supply for five counties, provided Senator Michael Lee with the floor, twice, with no time limit, while citizens waited for three hours to speak, and were strictly prohibited to two minutes each. I had to cut my comments to pieces to adhere to the guidelines, so I am hoping our local media will allow a little space for my full comments to be heard.

Honorable members of the North Carolina Environmental Review Commission: My name is Dana Sargent. I am a resident of Wilmington, NC, and the mother of two girls.

As human health is directly reliant on environmental health, I hope you take the responsibility provided you as appointed members of the Environmental Review Commission very seriously. To the out-of-

towners, welcome to the Cape Fear region; here, protecting the environment, beyond all of its obvious benefits, is also vital to sustaining our economy and our culture, which both rely on protecting and restoring our region’s unique natural resources.

It was disheartening for me to learn the commission does not accurately represent the morals of about half the population of North Carolina, being that there are only four democrats on the 20-member commission. (But, I guess that issue belongs in comments on redistricting the gerrymandered mess that is our state). I was alarmed to learn that 17 of the 20 members received lifetime scores between 0 and 37 percent from the NC League of Conservation Voters’ environmental scorecard, which analyzes voting records on environmental issues.

And where is Representative Deb Butler? Everybody in the delegation was appointed to this committee, except the one

representative whose record proves she works for citizens, rather than corporations.

Even after she specifically requested appointment—wondering if it was an oversight—she was denied. As I’m sure you know, Rep. Butler is the only elected official in our state who has approved the crucial funding requested by our underfunded, understaffed departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services.

Moreover, she represents both New Hanover and Brunswick counties—the two areas hit hardest by the Chemours contamination crisis.

We learned the assistant secretary for the environment at DEQ under the McCrory administration, Tom Reeder (who is now a paid assistant to Sen. Berger), received an email in 2016 from one of the lead scientists studying our river. It informed him, and others in the McCrory administration, of the contamination to the river. There was no response.

And, now, instead of taking the immediate step to approve the emergency funding request (at .001 percent of the budget), some members of the current commission had the audacity to instead send a series of inconsequential questions to Gov. Cooper.

You do realize this has been going on for 37 years, right? And you’re gaming to lay blame on the newly appointed governor?

It is clear you are playing politics with our health, and that sickens me.

Most of you have supported legislation to gut environmental laws and programs under the auspices of limiting so-called “excessive” regulations on industry and saving state funding. That’s fake news. Those of us paying attention know the health and environmental costs of underfunding these programs far outweigh any short-term budThe letter submitted by Sens. Cook, getary benefit, and the real reason for any legislative action threatening our environ- Gunn, Lee, Rabon, Sanderson, Wade, and ment and our health is done solely for the Wells even includes a question for DHHS about the health standard change, asking purpose of coddling corporations. for scientific explanation for the change.

Your constituents are paying the price for Does that mean none of them read the sciyour dirty dealings, at many levels. I met a entific explanation that was submitted by father at a rally last week whose daughter DHHS when they made the change? Morehas an extremely rare form of cancer that over, the very fact the original number was has been linked to compounds similar to not accurate should validate that DHHS GenX. Are you willing to tell this little girl needs more funding. you needed to gut these programs so you That said, we should not allow any of could make it easier on a billion-dollar, Fortune 500 company to increase their profits? these contaminants in our river, at any level.

In a perfect world, companies like DuPont It should up to Chemours to stop producing and Chemours would not knowingly give the compound—and all other unregulated kids cancer, but we don’t live there. They compounds generated at their plant—until: don’t regulate themselves. It is mandatory • Our regulatory agencies and scientists that our governments regulate them for us. have the funding and time to properly asYour days of sucking up to corporations sess the health effects of these compounds. are numbered. Neither Republicans nor • Our legislative bodies have time to upDemocrats will continue to stand by and al- date the laws to give the state more power low you to use us as pawns for political or to regulate and monitor industries that pose a threat to our environment and public health.

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corporate profit.

I request the commission immediately submit endorsement of the emergency funding requested by DEQ and DHHS. I request the commission immediately begin either amending or creating legislation to ensure public health and the environment are given priority over political and corporate profit.

Thank you for your time and consideration of these comments.

Sincerely, Dana Sargent

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT

In early August, Volusia (Florida) County Beach Safety officers banished 73-year-old Richard G. Basaraba of Daytona Beach from all county beaches after it was discovered he was handing out business cards to young women, reading “Sugardaddy seeking his sugarbaby.” The mother of a 16-year-old said he approached a group of girls with his cards and continued to speak with the minor girl even after she told him her age. He also produced a bra padding, telling the girls he was “looking for someone who would fill it.” He told the 16-yearold she “would be perfect.”

rights. Bryan Caskey, director of elections at the Kansas secretary of state’s office, said there is no law governing the qualifications for governor. Bergeson’s running mate, 17-year-old Alexander Cline, will be 18 by the election and will get to vote.

ANIMAL ANTICS

PEOPLE DIFFERENT FROM US

A skunk got up close and personal with a 13-year-old boy on July 25 when it climbed into his bed in Hamden, Connecticut, apparently after hitchhiking into the house in a trash can. The family was able to remove the skunk without the help of the Hamden Animal Control Division, but an officer said the “smell of skunk ... emanated throughout the house.”

WAIT, WHAT?

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS

In a shocking display of mischief, an unnamed 60-year-old man in Singapore is under investigation for lodging three toothpicks in a seat on a public bus in July. If he is found to be the culprit, he could spend up to two years in prison. Singapore has an extremely low crime rate, and even minor offenses result in harsh punishments. For example, vandalism is punishable by caning. Police said at press time that the investigation was continuing.

Practicing physicians in Cairo, Egypt, opened a surgery-themed restaurant called D.Kebda in July, where they wear surgical scrubs and prepare their only offering, grilled beef-liver sandwiches, behind a glass partition. Kebda is a popular street food in Egypt, but it can cause food poisoning if not prepared carefully. “We tried to take our career values and apply them to this other field,” said Mostafa Basiouny, one of the owners. “There is no contradiction between them; we are still practicing doctors.”

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

On Aug. 7, 16-year-old Jack Bergeson of Wichita, Kansas, filed papers in Topeka to run for governor as a Democrat in the 2018 race. Bergeson, who won’t be able to vote in that election, said: “I thought, you know, let’s give the people of Kansas a chance.

Let’s try something new.” The candidate says he would “radically change” health care and would support legalizing medical marijuana, but he’s conservative on gun

Edward Lanham, 41, both of whom Burbage employed and both of whom were wearing their work uniforms. The Lanham duo stole a safe containing more than $30,000 worth of cash and property from their boss’s home.

around Lee County and frequent sewers in nearby towns. While some people thought the warning might be a joke, SCEMD said it “will neither confirm nor deny” the existence of Lizardmen.

THE WEIRDO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY

Customers at a Flying J truck stop in West Hanover Township, Virginia, got quite the show on Aug. 14 when Craig Troccia, 54, of Roanoke smashed the windshield of his truck and poured a cup of urine onto the interior. Wait — did we mention Troccia was naked? He then yelled a racial epithet at a black man and flashed his genitals at everyone within sight. Next, (still naked) Troccia pointed a gun at the same man and then at another man and threatened to kill them both. After state troopers loaded Troccia into their cruiser, he “slammed his body and head on the various panels of the vehicle,” they reported. He was charged with 34 criminal counts, including public drunkenness.

Residents of Hollis, Maine, were unnerved on the evening of July 25 as Corey Berry, 31, wearing a clown mask, walked around town with a machete duct-taped to the place where his arm had been amputated. When Berry, intoxicated, was taken into custody in nearby Waterboro, he explained to officers that he was copying other clown sightings as a prank on a friend. Karmen LePage of Hollis warned: “He’s not funny.

We live in the woods; you think we don’t have guns? He’s ... lucky.”

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY

ANGER MANAGEMENT

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division issued an alert on Aug. 9 in advance of the total solar eclipse on Aug. THE CONTINUING CRISIS 21 asking South Carolinians to be “vigilant” There are 70 registered voters in McInand look out for Lizardmen during the ce- tire, Iowa, but not one of them showed up lestial event. “SCEMD does not know if Liz- to vote in a two-question special election on ardmen become more active during a solar Aug. 1. Mitchell County deputy auditor Bareclipse,” the note reads. “But we advise bara Baldwin told reporters that even poll The Scardillo Cheese factory in Burnaby, that residents of Lee and Sumter counties workers didn’t vote because none of them British Columbia, Canada, has a squirrel to should remain vigilant.” The folkloric reptil- live in McIntire, which is about 130 miles blame for a fire that resulted in more than ian beast is thought to live in swampland northeast of Des Moines.

20,000 gallons of milk being spoiled on Aug. 8. The squirrel chewed through a main power line on the outside of the building, Serving seasonally inspired, which sparked the fire, and power could locally-sourced Southern Cuisine. not be restored for 12 hours. Already-made cheese was kept cool with generators, but Proudly purchasing all of our milk being readied to make cheese warmed seafood, protein, and produce and went bad.

Criminal justice student Jordan Dinsmore, 20, of Columbia, South Carolina, had her car’s manual transmission to thank for her safe escape on July 26. Three men approached her around 1 a.m. and pointed a gun at her. After robbing her of her phone and purse, the men forced her into her car, threatening to kidnap and rape her, but when they realized none of them knew how to drive her stick-shift car, one of the criminals ran away. The other two forced Dinsmore to drive to an ATM to withdraw cash.

As she drove, Dinsmore removed her seatbelt, then put the car in neutral and jumped out, screaming, “Call 911! Call 911!” to passing motorists. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 15-yearold and a 17-year-old in the kidnapping and robbery.

Surveillance video from a July 27 breakin at the home of John C. Burbage, 59, of Naples, Florida, showed a surprisingly familiar picture of the perpetrators: Harold Russell Lanham, 22, and his dad, James

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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: The sundial edition

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

“I

’ve figured out the ellipse!” Elise called.

We turned and looked at her. I was skeptical; we just had an unproductive 20 minutes trying to figure out the alleged ellipse, made of 21 feet of string that ended with me saying, “It’s just not possible to have an ellipse that is 21 feet across and lay out the circumference with 21 feet of string.”

We were trying to build a human sundial in the backyard. I have been fascinated with them for quite some time. Essentially, I created the dial in the back of the soonto-be Between the Covers literary bed and breakfast on Market Street, based on calculations of my position geographically.

Participants then use their bodies as the gnomon (the sticky up part of a sundial) to cast a shadow on the dial. Because the earth is constantly moving, where one stands has to change, depending upon the time of the year. Hence, a guide is drawn on the gnomon to show us where to stand at April or October, January or June, etc.

There is a lot of math involved. Thank the gods we had a NC School of Science and Math alum with us that day.

“No, no it works like this…” Elise jabbed the marker sticks back in the ground and strung them up like two hands playing cat’s cradle. Before we knew what happened, she was tracing out the circumference of the ellipse with the third point of the string.

“Ah!” I screeched with comprehension and delight. “Thank the heavens you were here Elise. I never would have figured that out.”

We sprang into action behind her with spray paint so we wouldn’t lose the ellipse.

The black and green streaks weren’t beautiful on the grass but they would suffice for this stage of the installation process.

GOING THE GNOMONIC DISTANCE: Gwenyfar has been renovating her childhood historic home on Market Street into a literary-themed bed and breakfast, Between the Covers, and made a sundial in the backyard. Above is the gnomon. Courtesy photo: Gwenyfar Rohler

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I arrived with an armload of notes, papers and a book on sundials in preparation of the installation. My helpers looked at me more with curiosity than skepticism. On some level, I guess I am proud my proclivity for weird projects—coupled with actual followthrough—has normalized things enough for the people around me to grasp that pretty much anything is possible. Take the day I showed up with privacy fencing listed as “stockade,” for example. After Austin and I finished installing it, I commented to Allison it was for the cattle we were getting. She

asked if I was serious or not—because, at this point, she really couldn’t tell anymore.

The flip side is perhaps I should feel guilt for distressing my loved ones so much.

prayers (sometimes they were called “Mass Dials”), as well as remind of the magnitude and power something greater than ourselves has over the world.

So, why a human-powered sundial?

Well, it is an interactive installation of art and science that speaks to a variety of questions that have plagued humans down the ages. Perhaps the recent eclipse might have generated more acute interest in movements of celestial bodies and their impact on us. Part of what a sundial does is try to help us harness an understanding of our place in the scheme of things.

Perhaps as an example of public art, one of the more famous and talked about sundials in recent history is actually a sky scraper. The Taipei World Financial Center, now called Taipei 101, in Taiwan is 101 floors, and its neighboring park is designed to use the tower’s shadow as a gnomon to tell time.

Sundials have been found throughout the world in some form or fashion, going back to the ancient world. However, the components developed and refined by the Greek and Islamic cultures are what we primarily trace most modern sundials to. The real refining of sundials and developing of sophisticated calculations came in the renaissance. We finally got around to accepting the idea of heliocentric system (thank you, Copernicus). With that came advances in mathematics and astronomy—which refined the sundial further.

As a piece of public art, they fill an interesting place as a cross section between science and mysticism. It takes math and science to calculate and create a sundial, but they appear frequently in church references and art, to mark time for mass and

What we installed in the backyard of the B&B is called an “Analemmatic Sundial” or a “Human Sundial.” The Analemmatic Sundial is credited to M. de Vaulezard, who in 1640 wrote “Treatise on the Usage of the Analemmatic Dial.” In 1654 Samuel Foster published a book further refining the dial. According to the Journal of the British Astronomical Association, the work of the Analemmatic Sundial has occupied some of the most famous astronomers and mathematicians down the centuries.

To use an Analemmatic Sundial, one must be positioned on the gnomon according to the time of year. After getting in position, one would raise an arm aloft to make her shadow longer. Her shadow should fall on one of the bricks positioned on the ellipse and labeled as the hour markers.

I am just tickled the two points the gnomon moves between are the winter and

summer solstice, with the equinox exactly at the center point. It is a nice reminder how they are not arbitrary days of primitive people or mythic superstitions, but rather markers of the movements of our planet, our bodies on that planet, and the sources of light, heat and tidal movement. Without the sun, we would not be able to survive on planet Earth.

Elise carefully measured out the hour points, while we followed along, marking with spray paint, when she gave the signal everything was good to go. Then we began to bury bricks at the points to be used as markers.

“What do you want the gnomon to look like?” she asked.

I had a variety of different pictures and ideas in the stack of papers. We sorted through the possibilities.

sealant to protect the gnomon. As we left, Elise cradled the jug carefully in her arms.

OK, I thought. She’s quiet but she is pleased with this after all. Good, because she really is the only reason this project happened at all—let alone looks so good.

Perhaps with the twin events of the eclipse last week, and the escalating conversation about public art that currently engages us, I find this particular project particularly timely. (Pardon the pun.) Jock and I watched the eclipse from our front yard and periodically had to inch to the east, leading up to the main event as our view would become blocked by trees. It really reminded me how we are in constant motion, which is what made the eclipse possible. Perhaps having an interactive piece of art like this offers us hope: We really are part of something much bigger.

Art should provoke, should case re“I like this one, with the sun pointing at sponse and thought. Providing context for the solstices,” I tapped at one picture. “How who we are and what our place is in the about something like that?” universe is one aspect of it. Using art to ilOn a cool morning a couple of weeks lustrate the principles that make our very later, Elise figured out the gnomon position existence on this planet possible truly fulfils and points, and painted the markers on the the mission of public art and the intersecpavers. tion of science and the humanities.

“It looks beautiful!” I gushed. “We need to Take a deep breath, stand on the gnogo to Steven’s for some sort of sealant so mon, find your place today, raise your hand it doesn’t get ruined when it gets walked on above your head, and look at where you or the yard gets mowed.” are right now.

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black heart is a dead heart,” punk-rocker Chuck Mosley explains over the phone last week. “A blue heart has just been stomped and beaten, stabbed, chewed up and spit out—but it’s still beating. It’s bruised but it’s not dead.”

Mosley, formerly of Faith No More, is musing over one of his latest songs, “Blue Heart.” It’s one of a series of new tunes he’s penned for his first solo record coming out near the close of 2017. It’s a personal reflection of lost love and relationships, which can leave folks battered but not completely broken. He’s also mulling over “Chuck Fuckin’ Mosley” as its title; though, he’s still taking suggestions at live shows. “Give me a good title for this album and I’ll give you credit for it!” Mosley promises.

He is currently road-testing his solo work, mixed in with “distorted acoustic” versions of his back catalog. It spans from the early ‘80s, with his first band, Hair Punk Psychedelic, to Faith No More, Bad Brains to Cement, on through today.

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“Technically, it’s an acoustic show, but the thing is, I was hesitant of starting [a tour] last year because I’m a terrible acoustic guitar player,” he quips. “When I play electric guitar, I’m OK. I can pass because I still have my pedals and stuff.

I kind of just do background noise, psychedelic stuff—which I like anyway, that’s what I hear and make it sound like I know what I’m doing—even though I really don’t.”

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As Mosley continues mixing older tunes with newer work, he and his band are continuously learning to play them as a four-piece. Mosley most recently added another guitarist and bass player to back him. His next stopover is set for The Calico Room in downtown Wilmington on Sept. 6.

Of Mosley’s first album, most songs are only a few months old. They’re still going through a period of adolescence even if many came out with ease. “Mr. Smith” was written in dedication to a friend who died in December. After it was released, it opened a floodgate of emotional and psychedelic material.

“One of them, ‘Relocation,’ is like an opus,” he describes, “because it starts here and winds up in a place completely different. It starts really mellow and melodic and ends up psychedelic. It’s like 10 minutes long, and upward of 15 minutes live. That one was difficult and had to work itself out.”

While Mosley’s work is rooted in hardhitting punk rock, he describes a much more mellow show than what some might envision. “When you hear ‘acoustic set,’ people think of folk songs,” he says. “And there’s a little folksiness in there and country-punk, almost, but the attitude is punk. Anything could happen.”

Like a weather report, Mosley likes to give predictions of his set. “This one’s going to be a little down but around 11:45, we’ll pick back up with some raise and hope,” Mosely notes with a laugh. “We tell everybody when we play them that they are ‘maybies’: This one’s walking, this one’s just crawling and this one’s crowning. And they go over really well.”

He also likes to keep his shows casual and remain at the audience’s level.

In fact, he’ll stop in the middle of a song and chat with listeners. It all stems from a seemingly unlikely place for a performer of 35-plus years.

“I’m so stricken with stage fright I have to tell everybody at the gig,” he divulges.

“I’ll literally be shaking because I’m not drinking and stuff to calm my nerves. It turns out, I think, I play way better when I’m not drinking. What we do is tear down that wall between audience and performer for one big love fest.”

Mosley thinks his fear stems from child-

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CONNECTING WITH THE AUDIENCE: Chuck Mosley heads to The Calico Room with new tunes and band on September 6. Photo by Geoff Smith

hood. When he was about 8 years old, he found out he was adopted. It made him angry at the time, he says, but on the other hand he always knew something felt different.

“I felt like an outcast—and super shy,” he continues. “I had a super protective mom, so I was kind of coddled and protected. I had a couple of friends around my block, but, outside of that, I couldn’t talk to anybody. And girls? Forget about it. . . . Even now, if I like somebody, I’m totally awkward.”

To have the ability to overcome his anxiety without drinking or self-medicating is a great personal achievement for Mosley.

Even while thriving in the world of punk rock, he struggled with being an outcast among outcasts. After parting ways with Faith No More, he said there was an unfair image portrayed to the world—one full of erratic and destructive behavior.

“I’m totally capable of all that stuff,” he quips. “But the details and facts were off. .

. . I’ve learned how to redirect that energy, shut everyone out and go into a zone.”

Mosley grew up playing classical piano and keyboard. Music has always been a safe haven of sorts. He melts back into a memory or his center—a healthy addiction he’s rediscovered.

“I’m an escapist,” he adds. “I’ve been known to self-medicate, but music is something I always come back to. I don’t need anything else, it just takes me somewhere where everything is alright.”

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No Boundaries Art Colony founders open special exhibit at All About Art Gallery

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

n 1998 local artists Pam Toll, Gayle Tustin and Dick Roberts founded the No Boundaries International Art Colony. The annual artist residency on Bald Head Island is coming up on its 20th year of providing artists from all over the world a few weeks of creative focus on their craft in the company of their peers.

Alumni reunite in November, but beforehand All About Art Gallery of Bald Head Island will host a collaborative exhibition by Toll, Tustin and Roberts entitled “The Creators of No Boundaries Art Colony” on Saturday, Sept. 2.

“I’m one of those people who paint everything: in, out and around,” Toll states, “things that are inside of me, stories, my environment, people ... anything.”

One of the cofounders of ACME Art Studios—along with Roberts—Toll was inspired by a friend performing at one of ACME’s events to explore the idea of attending an art colony.

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scraps of paper, playing cards, and other found objects. Other methods include letting paint randomly drip onto sketchbooks laid out on the floor and building from there. She even sews into her pieces.

“My friend had just returned from a Fulbright scholarship program in Macedonia,” Toll recalls. “After she told me about all of these art colonies and meeting the director of the National Gallery of Macedonia, she suggested I send them some of my work.”

The outcome was an invitation to an art colony on the Bulgarian border. As the residency came to an end, Toll knew she had to share the experience with her peers.

“I have a vintage sewing machine I found at a yard sale, and it very much looks like the old sewing machine my grandmother had growing up,” Tustin says. “I’m hand-sewing and machine-sewing on paper. I might be sewing elements together, or I might be using the sewing line for details.”

“I took Gayle with me the next year, and Dick went the year after that,” Toll recalls. “The inspiring thing was the gift of time we were given to work on nothing but art, and the generosity of a country that didn’t have a lot of money.

We were housed, fed and given art supplies.

It inspired us to do the same for other people.”

No Boundaries has served over 200 artists from around the world. It continues to inspire its founders, too, which will be seen in their multitude of works, such as the five Toll will contribute to the show. “They’re transfers of aerial photographs of the Outer Banks onto

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ALUMNI ART: ‘Deer Woman’ by Pam Toll will be featured alongside two other founders of No Boundaries Art Colony this week. Courtesy image

canvas,” she explains. Enhanced with an ethereal flair, the landscapes reveal details easily gone unnoticed. As a mixed-media artist, the process doesn’t end with transferred ink.

“Afterward, I’ll take charcoal and draw things I see on the canvas, such as people or animals,” Tolls explains. “Then I use a layer of acrylic paint on certain points before moving on to oil paint.”

The results are a complex, yet balanced blend of color and texture. For Tustin, attending art colonies has helped her realize an ever-greater appreciation and enthusiasm for her craft.

“I feel like the colony has really been a gift that started with my first trip to Macedonia,” Tustin says. “This very poor little country has such a high respect for art. Their Ministry of Culture allotted funds to many art colonies in the area. It raised the level of thinking for me in the sense that it’s good to be an artist.”

For Tustin’s contribution, she decided to veer away from the usual and revisit some old roots. “A lot of people mainly know me as a ceramic artist,” she says. “For this exhibition, though, I’m submitting all collage works. They’re something I’ve always loved, and some of my earliest memories of art involve collage work.”

Roberts rounds out the exhibit with his own contribution of oil paintings. Some of the works were created over the last three years. “All of my pieces are oil on canvas,” he tells, “and some are oil and mixed-media. I tried to bring an assortment of works that I felt related to the colony.”

Each of Roberts’ pieces represent some aspect of nature. For example, “Luna” is a depiction of a full moon shining in the night sky—especially timely in light of the recent solar eclipse.

“I am showing one piece that was in a recent display at the WHQR [MC Erny] Gallery called ‘What the Flock,’” Roberts divulges.

The vibrant colors in the cluster of feathered friends adds the perfect balance to the blues and greens prominent throughout the rest of his collection. For Roberts, though, his work is about the physical act of painting, itself.

“The magic of painting can never be totally explained,” Roberts mentions in his artist statement. “I find great joy in discovering and participating in the emerging world of a new painting.”

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The Creators of No Boundaries Art Colony: Pam Toll, Gayle Tustin and Dick Roberts

Opening Sat., Sept. 2, 1 p.m.

All About Art Gallery Unit 6A, Merchants Row Bald Head Island Free Constantly finding inspiration in her sur- www.allaboutartbhi.com

roundings, Tustin often incorporates feathers,

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A GENERATION’S LEGACY: Humor erupts in vaudevillian throwback of ‘The Sunshine Boys’

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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he Cube Theatre Project in the Ruth and Bucky Stein Studio Theatre at Thalian Hall brings Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys” to the stage. Directed by Judy Greenhut and starring Jon Stafford and Tony Rivenbark as the defunct vaudeville comedy duo Lewis and Clark, it truly is a side-splitting evening of laughter.

Willie Clark (Jon Stafford) lives alone in one very depressing room in Manhattan.

Every Wednesday his nephew Ben Silverman (Hal Cosec) visits to restock the pantry and make sure he isn’t dead. But this Wednesday Ben has a different agenda: CBS is producing a TV special on great comedy, and they have approached him about getting the famous Lewis and Clark back together to perform their well-known “Doctor Sketch.” It should be simple for Ben; his Uncle Willie is the Clark of Lewis and Clark. Yet, there is one problem: Al Lewis (Tony Rivenbark) retired from the act 11 years ago, which effectively forced Willie into retirement. Willie is still bitter—but a job is a job, and really, he has only one purpose on this planet: to be funny. If he can get a taste of it again, even for a moment, he will. Still, he sure as hell won’t make it easy on his poor young nephew.

Cosec’s Ben becomes Willie’s oneman—despite having heard every joke and story thousands of times—and his straight man to every joke. In addition, Ben has to provide care, consideration, set limits, and still find a way to keep Willie’s pride in tact.

It’s a hell of a balancing act the two of them have.

Stafford’s Willie has the outsized personality of a lifelong performer: He dominates all space and conversation. He just can’t help it. But Cosec doesn’t cringe—or disappear. He’s playing an agent and that is not a career for anyone who doesn’t know how to manipulate people. We watch him pick his battles, pray silently for patience, and at times, lose his cool to exasperation.

For all that Willie dishes out, Ben is one of a handful of people he truly loves—and the only one he still sees. That desperate need radiates silently between the two and makes their interactions compelling. This is family, after all, so therefore, we push away those we often need most.

Ben finally succeeds in bringing Lewis and Clark back together again, sort of.

Rivenbark and Stafford settle into a tense recreation of the only form of communication these two have: vaudeville humor and reliving their old glory. The animosity is real as an old blanket. Rivenbark’s Lewis would never admit it, but he has missed the camaraderie of humor as much as Willie. It takes a lot of ground work, especially silent communication, to make Simon work. The jokes are funny, but as text alone it is just not enough. They have to have the physical, non-verbal aspect of it, especially the timing to bring the audience to the point of believing Lewis when he threatens to take Clark to court over changing a line in the sketch. They make the moment so completely believable and consequently funny.

It is a testament to the performances they both bring to the entire show.

For the “taping” of the CBS performance in Act II, the venue shifts across the hall to the ballroom. Tyler Crittenden is the young assistant director charged with interfacing between the audience and production team. Like all fresh-faced, eager young arrivals in the entertainment world, he is wide-eyed with excitement. I love the motif of moving to a different studio space. It allowed for two extensive sets that didn’t have to be maneuvered in the confines of the studio theatre. Poor Crittenden finds himself trapped between the phenomenally uncooperative Lewis and Clark and his boss, Mr. Schaefer (Robin Dale Robertson). At least Mr. Schaefer has gotten to watch the opening of the sketch with the first patient (Eric Robinson) swallowing the “ahh” stick.

phones or the internet, when “dress for success” could include prints so graphic they would need their own zip code. It was a simpler time, for sure, but the doctor attire Stafford dons channel equal parts Harpo Marx and Patch Adams. Posed next to Rivenbark’s dreary tax-inspector ensemble, it’s clear Aman had a lot of fun with this show.

Simon is really one of the great comic writers of the 20th century. The best writing can fall flat without timing and delivery.

Everyone in the cast from leads to cameo appearances are pitch-perfect with defined, memorable characters that strive and further the story. Director Judy Greenhut has assembled a phenomenal cast and given them a wonderful playground to explore.

Through laughter they shine a light on the sunset of our lives, and what it means to generations before us—not only the legacy we leave but the rage against the dying light. Truly, the show is magnificent and en-

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The other part of the sketch Clark is prepared to rehearse comes with the nurse (Courtney Poland) promising every lustinducing fantasy that less than 2 yards of fabric on a stunningly attractive woman can conjure. Once Lewis hits the stage, things spin out of control rapidly. There is nothing Schaefer, Eddie or even Ben can do to try to prevent the inevitable. Lewis and Clark have seized the train, and everyone else is on the ride.

The show is specifically set in the 1970s, when Vaudeville performers would still have been alive, so playing “The Ed Sullivan Show” meant something to the audience. Costumer Stephanie Aman has really outdone herself. Cosec’s ties alone are noteworthy. Combined with Crittenden’s ensemble, they set a tone for the curtain speech and place the era: life before cell encore | august 29 - september 5, 2017 | www.encorepub.com 19

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Sept. 4-6 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 6th): Acclaimed director Sofia Coppola crafts a tensely atmospheric thriller in “The Beguiled” (pictured). A gripping tale of repression and desire at a girls’ school in Virginia during the Civil War, where women have been sheltered from the outside world, until a wounded Union soldier is taken in. Soon, the house is taken over with sexual tension, rivalries, and an unexpected turn of events. (R, 94 min.)

as anyone ever watched a movie and got so hung up on one glaring problem that it ultimately taints the entire cinematic experience? Sometimes it’s a casting decision—like when Denise Richards was a nuclear physicist in a James Bond movie. Or when I suffered through Russell Crowe’s terrible choices as Javert in “Les Misérables.” Other times, it’s a plot choice, like in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Signs” where aliens who are deathly allergic to water decide to invade a planet covered in H20. “Logan Lucky” is a movie that becomes derailed pretty early on and never really recovers.

Most of the time I’m capable of suspending disbelief and enjoying silly abandonment of logic so many feature films woefully embrace. Does it matter “Braveheart” features Robert the Bruce and William Wallace interacting, even though they existed a century apart? Or Kevin Costner’s British accent in “Robin Hood Prince of Thieves” is about as authentic as a Scandinavian order of General Tso’s Chicken? “Logan Lucky” makes a very specific mistake I’m guessing 99 percent of the people watching won’t notice. The plot of the movie involves a good ol’ boy from Boone County, West Virginia, Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum), who puts a plan to ride the vaults at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Director Steven Soderbergh (“Oceans 11”) is familiar with such heist hijinks. Jimmy and his brother Clyde (Adam Driver) assemble a group of ne’er-do-wells to help pull off the impossible, including an incarcerated demolitions expert (Daniel Craig).

The movie is a marginally entertaining caper film with some inspired performances by some good actors doing their best hillbilly impression. Unfortunately, the movie is destroyed by one glaring oversight: Boone County, West Virginia, and the Charlotte Motor Speedway are a good four to five hours away. The people behind “Logan Lucky” feel differently.

In the movie the characters move back and forth between Boone County and North Carolina’s Charlotte Motor Speedway like it’s a couple of exits down I-77. There are scenes with Jimmy leaving Charlotte, driving for a moment, and then we cut to a sign that says Welcome to West Virginia. Uhm, what? In this world, does the state of Virginia not exist? I can tell you from experi-

HEIST MEN: Channing Tatum and Adam Driver star in a heist film that takes place on the road between WV and NC. Photo: Fingerprint Releasing

ence it does. If “Logan Lucky” was a geography teacher, the audience would have to repeat third grade.

I tried to get past this strange, glaring cinematic error. Every time I found myself coming to terms with the fictional geography of the film, another scene would occur where the crew would leave West Virginia and pop-up in Charlotte in a matter of minutes. There’s a scene in the movie where Jimmy’s daughter is dropped off to get ready for a pageant. They leave for Charlotte to pull off the heist, and then are able to return to watch her perform. “This is madness!” I yelled at the screen, shouted down by an audience full of people alltoo comfortable with such a crime against geography. I can suspend disbelief when it comes to ghosts, aliens, transforming robots, genetically created superheroes, time-traveling high schoolers, and the undead, but don’t make the state of Virginia just disappear!

“Logan Lucky” is another inoffensive heist film that offers a little fun and a few good moments, thanks mostly to Daniel Craig. Craig gleefully chews scenery as if his life depended on it. Like the summer’s other big crime/heist caper “Baby Driver,” it’s a very stylish, hammy mediocre movie. The fun with “Logan Lucky” is in its flourishes, like watching very good actors embrace their inner idiots. But the central

story they’re featured in isn’t all too interesting. As an actor showpiece, it’s worth the price of admission. As a fully-formed feature, it’s kind of an emotionally devoid bust. As a geography lesson, it’s a crime against humanity. While the movie isn’t completely irredeemable, it does struggle to become more than a poorly thought-out heist movie with cartoonish caricatures of Southern stereotypes.

DETAILS:

Logan Lucky Rated PG-13 Directed by Steven Soderbergh Starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Daniel Craig

Sept. 11-13 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 13th): “Maudie” is a biographical romantic drama film, directed by Aisling Walsh and starring Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke, based on the real life of artist Maud Lewis, who painted in Nova Scotia. The story follows an unlikely romance between a recluse, Everett Lewis, and a fragile yet determined woman, Maudie (Sally Hawkins), his housekeeper. Maudie, yearns to be independent, live away from her protective family and create art. Unexpectedly, Everett finds himself falling in love. (PG-13, 115 min.)

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■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com HOLIDAY INN RESORT Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning

outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft!

5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

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

ery Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch inhouse, 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 RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot.

Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old

school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com.

Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

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ASIAN GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces.

We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday. At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

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

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

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order.

Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. 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-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm11pm; 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 everpopular 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.

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New Yorkstyle bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel?

Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered. Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue—right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.com

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years.

Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From

traditional Jamaican breakfast to 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., 11:45am-9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious 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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College

Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

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

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

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY • capefearseafoodcompany.com pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily.

Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays

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

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

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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., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com

CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer.

We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore 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 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 specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties wel-

come. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622).

The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds.

1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

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

Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sportsthemed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11am-2am daily.

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

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SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says.

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com

419 S COLLEGE RD #35, WILMINGTON

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

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EXTRA>>BOOKS

CARPE LIBRUM:

Discovering history and the world around our natural surroundings

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect 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.

“The Swamp Fox, Francis Marion”

by Noel Gerson Doubleday, 1967, Pgs. 306

“What are you reading for fun right now?” is a frequent conversation segue in my world. Last week I was reading Noel Gerson’s “The Swamp Fox, Francis Marion.” It’s an odd choice because I am not really the intended audience. It is, for all intents and purposes, written for young men. It goes a long way toward glorifying the military aspects of Marion.

“Frankly, if it were historical fiction set in England or France I would put it down,” I commented to Jock. “But, you know, I am fascinated by historical fiction set in and around this area.”

So I persevered.

Francis Marion was one of the heroes of

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the American Revolution. A South Carolina plantation owner and lawyer, he is also credited with inventing modern guerrilla warfare. That is debatable, but certainly many of the skills he learned hunting the swamps with his Native American friends became useful during the French and Indian wars and later during the Revolution.

Gerson picks up Marion’s story before he passed the bar to become a lawyer.

He’s impetuous, and far more oriented toward hunting and fishing than studying. Does it sound like any young man you have ever met? Clearly, Gerson is trying to connect with his intended audience. We see Marion get in a scuffle defending a principle and impressing a girl. The audience must fully identify by now.

All joking aside, Noel Gerson wrote over 300 books in his lifetime and many were celebrations of great historical military figures.

He also wrote as Donald Clayton Porter and Diana Fuller Ross. The Ross books were the “Wagons West” series about the Oregon Trail, and the Porter books were the “White Indian” books about a white settler child, brought up

by Native Americans. Clearly, he had a fluency in American history that enabled him to make the dead live again in people’s minds.

Perhaps that is what attracts me to his work. I love hearing Pete Horry speak and watching Marion and Thomas Sumter argue. Andrew Pickens needling Marion in a friendly but concerned way tickles me. All the names are ones we encounter regularly: Horry County in South Carolina (where Myrtle Beach is located) is named for Pete Horry. Pickens, South Carolina, is after Andrew Pickens, and I bet readers can figure out what landmark is named after Thomas Sumter.

One of the issues plaguing most of my adult life is the bafflement at how one can go through daily life in the face of massive historic upheaval? To me, the 1960s are a series of landmark points: Montgomery bus boycott; assassinations of JFK, RFK, Dr. King, and Malcom X; Woodstock; Ruby Bridges’ first day of school; 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago; Kent State, etc. How did one still

function and have daily life in the face of all of this? What Gerson does really well is illustrate a man who really wants to develop a new strain of indigo to export. That is his focus. The political struggles that threaten his ability to sell that indigo? He seems blissfully dismissive of them.

Gerson does a wonderful job of illustrating how they all were well-educated, well-connected men of wealth and privilege in the colony. That is a double-edged sword: with that privilege comes responsibility to speak up for those who can’t or who are not heard. That’s part of our discussion still today. Also, however, these men were treated with considerable deference and respect that would not have been afforded a common laborer. Their social position gave them power to wield and a shield to hide behind. Again, it is still part of our social discussion today.

Gerson does show Marion finding his true calling and purpose in life with his first real battle: A blood lust is unleashed and it is where he flourishes. Obviously, the book is meant to celebrate his military prowess, but it is pretty one-dimensional. Again, I understand it is essentially war-porn for teenage boys. In spite of his feminine pseudonyms, Gerson is much more comfortable writing male characters; so much so, one would think only three women lived in the American colonies, prior to the Revolution. If one is writing for young men, it would be nice to introduce them to the radical idea that women are people and not only make up half the population, but are essential to all aspects of life. I fully accept gender roles were incredibly restricting in the 1700s, but surely a well-connected planter interacted with more women than just his sister and a barmaid, outside of the woman he carried a torch for?

Oh, well, we can’t all be perfect.

Honestly, in spite of such drawbacks, the book is incredibly compelling. Folks familiar with the Carolinas and areas discussed will find it intriguing to read about before their development, when nature really did determine daily life and the outcome of our battle for independence. More than anything, Gerson succeeds with “The Swamp Fox” making its audience want to visit historic sites, maybe even canoe the river. Marion’s love of our natural area is stronger than his blood lust.

Perhaps, that is the subtext we can hope people will take away from the book: Some things are worth fighting for, and learning more about, and among them is a natural world of boundless lessons and possibilities.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR

events

ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

First Sat. of Aug., Sept. and Oct., 10am-4pm.

Outdoor: $15, every 10x10. Indoor: $20. every 10x10. Make RSVP today. Food vendors welcome. American Legion Post 167, 16660 Hwy US 17, Hampstead. ncalpost167.org.

ARTISAN MARKET

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

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

KURE BEACH MARKET

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

PORT CITY PRIDE BLOCK PARTY

Sept. 2, 4pm: Don’t miss Port City Pride Block Party! Port City Pride is committed to bringing LGBTQIA individuals and allies together to educate our city on issues important to our commu-

nity, commemorate our heritage, celebrate our culture, and acknowledge our allies. This will be a free public event with entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and an atmosphere of celebration for the entire community. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

WILMINGTON BOAT SHOW

Sept. 9-10, 10am: The Wilmington Boat Show is the largest powerboat show between Tampa, Florida and Annapolis, Md. Launched in 2016 by veteran boat show producers, JBM & Associates, the Wilmington Boat Show features hundreds of boats in the water and on land as well as maritime products and services, seminars, live entertainment, food and family fun. www.

WilmingtonBoatShow.com. Admission: VIP

Preview 9/7 $50; Adults 13 & up $10; Two-day pass $15; seniors and military $8; kids 4-12, $5.

Port City Marina,10 Harnett St. STREET FEST

Sept. 9, 4pm: Street Fest at Progress Point is a free family-friendly event and will include live music from Jack Jack 180, local brews provided by Wrightsville Beach Brewery, a Cake Walk featuring cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes, Kids’ Donut Decorating with the Donut Inn, Kids’ Yoga classes led by Jaime Andrews Fitness, a fashion show featuring clothing from elle, massages and consultations with Ideal Image, and a Cornhole Tournament with Slice of Life Pizza. Shops and restaurants will be open during the event and 10% of all proceeds during the Street Fest will be donated to the Good Shepherd Center. Free; hosted by only locally owned and run businesses, entertainment, and organizations.Progress Point, 1437 Military Cutoff Rd

charity/volunteer WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY

Aug. 30, 6pm: Whole Foods Wine Down benefits the installation of a Reverse Osmosis Filtration System to be installed inside the DREAMS Center for Arts and Education in conjunction with Tidal Creek Coop. We’ll have five wine and food sample stations setup throughout the store for you to enjoy for a $5 donation. Whole Foods Market, 3804 Oleander Dr.

5% COMMUNITY-GIVING DAY

Aug. 31: Whole Foods Community 5$ Day benefiting The Ability Garden. Their mission is to provide gardening opportunities to special needs individuals in our community and serve as a model for other sites interested in integrating gardening and nature based activities into their programming. 5% of net sales will be donated to this special organization. Whole Foods Market, 3804 Oleander Dr.

LOVELY LADIES FOR MEN’S ISSUES

Sept. 2, 1pm: All genders and ages welcome— event is for the first (hopefully annual) Lovely Ladies Summit of 2017! Lovely Ladies for Men’s Issues have been working hard on a pin-up calendar that focuses on men and benefits veterans. We’ll be getting a couple gorgeous models together for a Lovely Ladies photoshoot on the beach, as well as other activities including games, raffles, volleyball, and all sorts of fun.

Guest speakers, Q&As, and an open environment for debate and discussion about men’s issues. Afterparty at local bar. Looking for volunteers to hand out flyers and sell merch/hand out water at the event, and anyone who has indoor space in the area they’re willing to share. Portion of all sales, donations and raffles will go to a charity benefitting veterans. www.lloffmm.com.

Near the Kure Beach Pier, K Street

LIVESTRONG FOR CANCER

Sept. 11, 12;45pm: Cancer is a life-changing

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event that takes a tremendous physical and emotional toll on those affected. The Y and Livestrong have joined together to create Livestrong at the YMCA, a free health and wellness program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their health. Participants work with Y staff to safely achieve their wellness goals and develop supportive relationships with one another during this 12-week program. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

music/concerts KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

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

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

Downtown Sundown Concert Series, presented

by Outdoor Equipped, runs each Friday night through Sept. 1. Free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and touring bands. Food, beer and wine available for sale. Outside beverages, food, coolers and dogs are prohibited. Rain or shine, so check Facebook for updates. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

LELAND SPRING CONCERT SERIES

Thurs., 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our concert series and be prepared to dance. Bring blanket/lawn chair, beverages, and friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! No smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

LIVE MUSIC ON SUNSET CRUISE

A boat ride at sunset on the river! Join us for a 1.5 hour cruise on the Cape Fear River. Sip a drink from our full bar, enjoy the sights, while listening to music by local musicians. Aug. 24, 7pm: Tyler McKaig; Aug. 25, 7pm, Capricious.

Aug. 31, 7pm: Susan Savia. Book: 910-3383134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

On the lawn with South Front Apartments, The Tallis Chamber Orchestra will be preforming from 7pm-9pm, Sept. 8. Wonderful music, fellowship and charity; as an “admission fee” Tribute Properties are suggesting the donation of an item from Nourish NC!’s wish list: http:// nourishnc.org. Nourish NC! works to: “Provide healthy food to hungry children, empowering them to succeed in the classroom and in their community.” Tribute Properties will be matching the value of the donations collected at this event. Pack a blanket or lawn chairs, picnics or enjoy Vittles food truck. Ample parking will be located both off Greenfield Street and Second Street as well as at the Capps Building parking lot. 1400 South 2nd St.

AMIT PELED

Sept. 10, 7:30pm: CMW rocks the season’s opening concert with a cello lover’s dream - a “cello orchestra”! World-renowned cellist Amit Peled returns to CMW with his dynamic group of international protégés from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. Soloists, duos, and the large ensemble will be featured in a full range of classical favorites from Handel to Ligeti including Pablo Casal’s own, “Song of the Birds.”

Tickets: $15-$30. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr. Tickets (910) 962-3500. www.

chambermusicwilmington.org. UNCW Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr.

theatre/auditions SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

Reserved seating, featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays, served with brunch and dessert. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. 9/17: Merry Wives of Windsor; 10/22: Macbeth; 11/19: A Winter’s Tale. www.wilmingtontheatre.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S.10 St.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

By Rick Elice, w/music by Wayne Barker, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson.

Aug. 30-Sept 3, 8-10, 8pm, except for Sun., 3pm. How did Peter Pan become the “Boy Who Never Grew Up’? Get ready for an evening of wildly theatrical fun as a company of twelve actors plays more than one hundred unforgettable characters and proves that your imagination is the most captivating place in the world. The musical will hook you from the first swashbuckling moment as pirates, shipwrecks, mermaids, and magic set the stage for an absurdly funny, fantastical romp through the Neverland you never knew. (910) 632-2285 or www.thalianhall. org. $32.

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TWO TRAINS RUNNING

By August Wilson directed by Regina McLeod.

Dinner theatre through Sept. 30, Fri. and Sat., only, 7pm (doors at 6pm). Tickets: $18-$42 (latter includes three-course dinner). The seventh in Wilson’s “The Pittsburgh Cycle” of plays, “Two Trains Running” is set in 1969 in a Pittsburgh restaurant owned by Memphis Lee and run by him and his employee, Risa, a waitress and cook. The regulars of Memphis Lee’s restaurant are struggling to cope with a world that is changing rapidly around them and fighting back when they can. Through the lives of these colorful characters, the play explores the social and psychological changes occuring in the urban black neighborhoods in the backdrop of the turbulent ‘60s. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www.wilmingtontheatre.com

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. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge.

No Trolls. Hosted by Blaire Postman. August 2 2017’s line up includes: Louis Bishop (Host, Comedy B*ngo at Dead Crow; Cape Fear Comedy Festival); Wills Maxwell (Host, “What Did

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Sept. 1-2, 7pm/9:30pm: A towering force of comedy, Erik Griffin is most recognizable as the mustachioed Montez Walker on the hit Comedy Central series WORKAHOLICS, which recently wrapped its seventh and final season. • Sept.

8-9, 7pm/9:30pm: Ramy Youssef is an actor and comedian from New Jersey. He currently stars in the Nick at Nite sitcom See Dad Run alongside Scott Baio and Mark Curry. He is half of the award-winning NYC sketch duo Inside Joke Films, who have been official selections at the Chicago, San Francisco and New York Sketch Comedy Festivals.265 N. Front St. www. deadcrowcomedy.com

dance

joy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. IMAGES OF DISTINCTION RECEPTION

Cape Fear Camera Club and Bellamy Mansion present the 7th Annual Images of Distinction Exhibit. This exhibit is the culmination of our monthly competitions, featuring the top 4% of the juried images. A vast array of subjects, both local and worldwide, are represented including landscapes, wildlife, and architecture.

Opening reception: Exhibit on display through August 28. $5 suggested donation to view the exhibit at Bellamy, Tues.-Sun., 10am-5pm. 503 Market St

ARTHIVE FEATURED FIVE”

With creative displays and installations, the featured five include: Darren Mulvenna, Gaeten Lowrie Lance Strickland, Brigitte Hunn, Jahde Justad and Nick Mijak with his studio debut!

Art Hive Gallery and Studio, 122 S Front St.

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CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

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

BIG CELTIC FUN

Sept. 9, 7:30pm: New dance season kickoff event with Big Celtic Fun, a trio from the Triangle that puts the FUN into Celtic music! Contra dancing! All ages welcome to a night of energetic social dancing. Newcomers intro session at 7:30 pm, dance 8-11 pm. Dress cool and comfy, with soft-soled shoes that will slide a bit.

Come solo or with a partner and dance the night away! $10 at the door, $5 for students w/ ID, and $7 for members of Cape Fear Contra Dancers. Special feature this month will be contrastyle dresses for sale by one of our members.

Parking on street is limited. Best deal is the city parking garage at Market and 2nd. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

art

Flytrap Brewing presents an exhibition from local self-taught artist Gaeten capturing the boundless inherent beauty within nature. Using his signature pen & ink style, he collages together dreamlike landscapes, waterfalls, wildflowers, butterflies, sea turtles and the like.

These alcohol inks result in prismatic stainedglass-like qualities, utilizing brightly colored jewel-tones. Series is the artist’s pacifistic protest to the horrors of pollution, climate change, and other man-made atrocities. Closing reception, Aug. 25, 6-9pm. On display through August 31. 319 Walnut St.

OCEAN AND EARTH

WHQR presents “Ocean and Earth - Works

by Mark Bannerman and Alex Walker.” This show exhibits the work of two artists who find common ground in breathing new life into objects, either natural or man made, which have outlived their original purpose or form. In their hands, these castaways and debris become foundation and/or elaboration for sculptures and paintings representing life in, on, and above the earth and her oceans. The show will still be on exhibit in our gallery until Sept. 8, but the official closing ceremony will be Aug. 25, 6-9pm. MC Erny Gallery, 254 N. Front St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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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 en-

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

artscouncilofwilmington.org PED ART

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

SYNERGY: SERGEJ ANDREEVSKI & GLIGOR CERMERSKI

Opening reception: Aug. 31, 5:30pm: Gligor Cermerski and Sergej Andreevski, played key roles in the evolution of No Boundaries Internationa Art Colony found in 1998 by artists Gayle Tustin, Dick Roberts and Pam toll. The exhibition celebrates No Boundaries International Art Colony’s impassioned relationshiop with key artists of the former Yougoslav Republic of Macedonia. CAB Art Gallery Cultural Arts Building UNCW, 601 South College Rd.

AMERICAN APPETITE 2017

Art in Bloom Gallery announces an opening reception for “American Appetite 2017: Assemblages by William H. Overman” on Fri., Sept. 1, 6-8 pm. http://aibgallery.com/upcoming-exhibits/. Featured in Gallery I, artist William Overman reflects our nation’s voracious and often misguided appetites by combining his original ceramics with salvaged materials, wood, plastic, glass, acrylic paint, toys, china plates, and eating utensils. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

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Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is seeking 2D artists for the 3rd Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show and Sale to be held September 21-24. ARTfall will be one of the events during American Craft Walk Wilmington, a celebration of visual and performing arts at various locations in downtown Wilmington culminating in the walk on September 23. Guidelines: www. wilmintoncommunityarts.org, or email Samantha Herrick, Community Arts Center Director, at slherrick@thalian.org. Deadline: Sept. 1.

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Thurs. 3pm: Catch a free family movie matinee at Main Library! Visit the online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org for movie title, rating, and length. No registration is necessary for this free screening. Audience is welcome to bring light snacks to enjoy during the movie. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Library, 201 Chestnut St.

museums/education CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Collection Conversations (through Sept. 17): See for the first time new acquisitions as well as time-honored favorites in CAM’s permanent collection. Additionally enjoy responses from others in the community to these artworks while adding your thoughts to the conversation.

• Upcoming: Created By Light (Sept. 15-Feb. 11): Exploring the photography collections of eight North Carolina institutions, the exhibition will examine the evolution of photography highlighting the names of the medium; the connections between the institutions and NC artists working in the medium. • State of the Art/Art of the State: Drop Off 10am Sat., Sept., 30-Sun., Oct. 1, 10am: CAM GALA October 7 (on view through July 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period from 10 am September 30 to 10 am October 1. No fee. During this timeframe, four curators from North Carolina institutions will be present to greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. www. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day.

View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am,

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

in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

LATIMER HOUSE

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

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

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

910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

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

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher

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Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. Thurs.

StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; Adventures in Art, 3:30pm Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause.

Ooksbay Books uses book-collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St., 910-254-3534.

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Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut St.

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library!

Informal hour where young kids and parents/ caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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

CAM, 3201 S. 17th St.

KIDS IN KITCHEN CAMP

Culinary adventure, whipping up a new and tasty creation to add to our very own recipe book! From veggies to desserts, kids are taking over the kitchen! Ages 4-9. Email kking@ playwilmington.org. $125-$150. All camps start at 9 am and end at 1 pm.; early drop off begins at 8:50 am. Kathleen King: 910-2543534, ext 102

ZUMBA FOR KIDS

Licensed Kids instructor Shirley Melito will teach 45-60 minute Zumba class for kids ages 5-12. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-7986385. Parents are required to sign a safety waiver for each child prior to the start of the class as a precaution. Meaghan Weiner: mweiner@nhcgov.com. NHC Pleasure Island

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MUSEUM EXPLORERS

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

Ideal for ages 5 and up. Appx. 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

DISCOVERY LAB

2:30–4pm: Free for members or with GA. Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up.

Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

STORY EXPLORERS

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

ART CAMP

Ages 8-14, $100/four (two-hour) sessions: Thurs, 10am-noon and 2pm-4pm; Sat, 10amnoon. Fun, skill-building projects in painting and drawing. Lois DeWitt: 910 547-8115 or loislight@bellsouth.net. www.free-online-artclasses.com (click Wilmington Art Classes).

LITTLE EXPLORERS

Trains, Planes, Automobiles: Aug. 25, 10am: Meet your friends in Museum Park for fun

hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments, and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers.

Brought to you by PNC Growing Up Great. • Aug. 26, 10am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. SKYQUEST: SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS

Aug. 27, 1:30pm: Learn how to identify the Summer Triangle and enjoy a meteor shower. Show times: 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3pm. Free for members or with general admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

CHILDREN’S AUTHOR JANE SMITH

Sept. 9, 10am: Author Jane Smith will read from one of her Chloe Zoe books for young children, then lead an art activity based on the book.

This free program for kids and families will take place in Story Place, in the Main Library Children’s Room. Jane Smith has written and illustrated five books about Chloe Zoe, a sweet young elephant who approaches big events like her first day of Kindergarten with all the curiosity, excitement, and concerns of a typical 5 year old. Pomegranate Books will offer Chloe Zoe books for sale at the program, and the author will be happy to autograph books for fans. www. albertwhitman.com/author/jane-smith.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle

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Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area. 910-338-3134.

Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. MASONBORO 1-HOUR CRUISE

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

Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HARBOR CRUISE

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

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

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

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

BLACK RIVER NATURE CRUISE

Sightseeing for four hours on the Black River w/ scenic wilderness, narration on the plant and wildlife, and a river that appears almost as it did to the early explorers! Families, nature enthusiasts and photographers alike will enjoy the slow-moving, amber-colored waters, framed by spectacular swamp forests highlighted with seasonal wildflowers and relict old-growth cypress trees.Led by Capt. J.N. Maffitt w/narrator Andy Wood, coastal ecologist and author.

Pack snacks, lunch, and drinks, or purchase a meal from Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill at our barge before the tour. $40-$50: http://cfrboats.com/ cruises/#blackriver. Foot of Water/Dock sts.

classes CAPE FEAR YOGA

River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear kids yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Heidi Thompson. Classes are $10 per person and are Sun., from 10-11am. Space is limited and reservations are required. Message or call 910.763.3380 to reserve your spot todayRiver to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., ste. 1A.

ART CLASSES

Lois DeWitt.$100/4 (two-hour). Pen and ink drawing, 10am/2pm, Fri.—Crosshatching, dot and line techniques. • Drawing, Thurs., 10am-noon. Thurs., 2-4pm. Sat., 10am-noon.

Line, shading, composition and how to draw what you see. For beginners or refreshing your drawing skills. • Acrylic Painting Basics, Tues., 10am-noon; 2pm-4pm. Learn all about palette, color mixing, brushwork, painting light and shadow and create a beautiful painting the very first time. • Watercolor, Wed., 10amnoon; 2pm-4pm. Wet and dry brushstrokes, light and shadow washes, spray and splash!

For beginners or refreshing your water color painting skills. Sun Room, 6905 Southern Exposure. www.free-online-art-classes.com (click on Wilmington Art Classes). 910-547-8115 or loislight@bellsouth.net

PAPERMAKING CLASSES

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your 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. CAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT

Fri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting gallery artist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes are $40/person. Class will be held 6-8pm. Includes two glasses of wine or beer, a gorgeous view and a finished painting for you to take home.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

910.763.3380 to reserve your seat today. www. capefearpaintandwine.weebly.com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without. River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A

SUNRISE BEACH YOGA

Make every Thursday morning special with an all levels oceanfront yoga practice. Sand, Sun, & Sea unite with Body Mind, & Soul. Sunrise Ocean Yoga Flow at Ocean Front Park, Thurs., 7:30-8:30am, thru Aug. 31. $10/class; $2 mat rental fee. Tamara Cairns. 105 Atlantic Ave.

POWER YOGA

Join us for power yoga on Sundays at Capt’n Bill’s, 3pm. Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own mat. 4240 Market Street

FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP

Hosted by Home Instead Senior Care with guest speakers: 101 Mobility, Kings Pharmacy & Compounding & Lab and Pivot Physical Therapy. Information will be provided on the Geri Fit fitness program offered by the Senior Center.

NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 S.College Rd.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS

Summer Adult Clinics requires pre-registration. 3.0-3.5 Doubles Strategy Clinics, Mon., 5:30pm-6:30pm. Cost: $11. Beginner 2 Clinics: Must be in 2.5-3.0 rating ranger. Mon., 6:30pm7:30pm. Cost: $11. 910-341-4631 or www.empiepark.com. 3405 Park Ave.

FAMILY READ

Sept. 5, 10:30am: A 10-week course designed to help parents share the joy of reading with their preschool age children. The course is for adults only, and will meet every Tuesday evening beginning September 5 and ending Nov. 7. Smart Start of New Hanover County is presenting the Family Read course, using the Motheread® curriculum. Parents and caregivers will learn how to share stories with their children, as well as some fun family activities that will help the kids in school. The group will discuss child behavior and other common family concerns. Registration required for this free 10 week course: www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6303. Susan DeMarco at sdemarco@ nhcgov.com/910-798-6353. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

CRIMINAL EXPUNGEMENT RECORD

Sept. 5, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolina presents an informational video that explains the state’s laws and procedures for having charges removed from criminal records. The program is free but space is limited.Individuals will not get specific legal advice at this workshop, but if they qualify for expungement they can follow up with Legal Aid of NC, www. legalaidnc.org. Natasha Francois at 910-7986306. www.nhclibrary.org. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

I LOVE VINTAGE! SELLING ON ETSY

Sept. 5, 5pm: The “I Love Vintage!’ Social Club September meeting is How to Start an Etsy Shop. The first hour is Social Hour, with dis-

counted shopping and complimentary food and drink. The meeting, with a guest speaker, runs from 6-7pm. Second Skin Vintage, 615 Castle St. HOMESCHOOL FENCING

Seot. 6, 1:30pm: Cape Fear Fencing Association 8-week beginning fencing class for homeschool students starts in the basement of the Tileston gym. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Wednesdays. All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Class covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, and rules, Olympic Fencing history, and finish with an in class tournament. Appropriate for ages 8 - 18. Cost is $40 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2018. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann

MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS

Sept. 6, 6pm: Teaches meditation and gentle yoga to cultivate awareness, reduce stress and create a greater sense of peace and wellbeing.

MBSR was created on the foundation of the ancient practice of mindfulness, which encourages being fully present in our lives with greater peace and ease. People take an MBSR course for reasons that include stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, GI distress, chronic illness, fatigue, heart disease, insomnia, and grief/ loss.

Class is a compliment to, not a substitute for, medical and psychological treatment—meets every Wednesday for 8 weeks and also Sat., Oct. 21, 9am-3pm. Free orientation will be held on August 30. Registration: jen@jenjohnson. com. www.jenjohnson.com. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave.

ARE YOU READY TO OWN A DOG

Sept. 7, 3:30pm: Thinking about adding a dog to your family? Cheryl Menza will talk about the joys, responsibilities, and occasional headaches involved in sharing space with and caring for a dog. Her dog Molly will demonstrate some of her special skills and accept tender pats from the audience. Ms. Menza is a member of Alliance of Therapy Dogs (https://www. therapydogs.com/). Free but must register: Julie Criser at jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-7986303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

LEARN TO CURL

Sept. 9, 4pm: Coastal Carolina Curling Club is hosting a Learn-to-Curl Beginner’s instruction session. Please email info@coastalcurling. com to reserve your spot today! Arrive early to allow time for check-in and to attend our brief off-ice session. $30 per person; participants will be provided with a free voucher to return for a 2nd open curling session. Please, no blue jeans, dock shoes, boots, or high heeled shoes!

Our club will provide everything else you need to start curling. Half-hour off-ice session to learn basics of curling: safety, terminology, delivery and more. Then we head out to the ice for small group instruction on sweeping, delivery, release and finish by curling a couple of ends(a mini game!). Our focus is to have new curlers feeling confident to join a league immediately!

Wilmington Ice House, 7201 Ogden Business Ln.

EMOTIONAL HEALING HYPNOSIS

Sept. 11, 6:30pm: Give yourself the gift of compassion and love. Emotional healing hypnosis focuses on healing within you whatever is holding you back from living every moment in happiness. It is about gaining self confidence and self love, and releasing any and all selfjudgment. Donation: pay what you can at the

door. HARMONY: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 3504 N. Kerr Ave.

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 Center, 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 or jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

BOOK CLUB

Join 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! Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

AMISH AUTHOR BEVERLY LEWIS

Sept. 9, 11am: Author Beverly Lewis is touring the Carolinas to promote her latest novel, “The Proving,” and will speak at New Hanover County’s Main Library during her visit to Wilmington.

An NYT bestselling author of more than 80 books, many of which are set in Amish country.

Free and open to the public, and no reservations are needed. Book sales will be available courtesy of Pomegranate Books. Dorothy Hodder at dhodder@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6323.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

LOOKING FOR THE LOST

Sept. 11, 6:30pm: Over 7,000 American soldiers from the Korean War are still listed as unaccounted for. New Hanover County Public Library and the Old New Hanover Genealogical Society present volunteer DNA detective Harold Gold Davis, speaking about his personal mission to find relatives of missing service members and encourage them to give the Army their DNA, in order to help identify recovered remains. Davis is a Korean War veteran who has lived in Wilmington since 1976. Sometime after retiring from Southern Bell in 1983, he began a project to tell the stories of local service members who died or went missing in the Vietnamese and Korean wars. Harold Davis will speak about his research and share stories of soldiers he has helped lay to rest. The program is free and reservations are not required.

Jennifer Daugherty at 910-798-6305 or jdaugherty@nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd

clubs/notices CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Every Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hosted weekly by Angela Pollock and most Mondays with Darien Brooks. This will give adults with or without disabilities an opportunity to work on social skills in a typical, relaxed environment. Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St.

\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.

pects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 8903 S. Kerr Ave. NHC HAZWAGON

New Hanover County encourages residents to safely dispose of toxic materials with its new mobile collection unit, the HazWagon. stationed various days at three different locations in New Hanover County to collect household hazardous waste and electronics free of charge. Residents can bring items to the following locations each week: Mon., 10am-2pm, at Ogden Park ball fields; Wed., 10am-2pm at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex in the Farmers’ Market field by the recycle center; Fridays at Carolina Beach Mike Chappell Park (in the south side of the park across from the tennis courts), 10am-2pm.

SMART DEVICE MEETUP

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

BOARD GAME NIGHT

POKEMON LEAGUE

Fri., 10am: Stressing out over a ‘smart’ device?

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

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

ST. PAUL’S

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

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

EVOLUTION TOURNEY

Aug. 31, 6:30pm: Evolution Tournament; limited to 16 players. $5. Every participant will receive 7 Hibernation trait promo cards. The top 4 players will also receive 7 Night Prowler trait promos, and the 1st place winner gets to go home with an awesome T-Rex dino meeple! Register in-store or online: www.capefeargames.com/.

Every player will play two games of Evolution.

Then the top four players will play in the final.

Each game takes approximately 50-70 minutes to play. Participants must play in the tournament to receive their promos. Ste D, 4107 Oleander Dr.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. If you have questions or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you. La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all as-

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play. Standard format. $6 fee paid towards prize support for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds. Event begins at 7pm, reg. begins at 6pm. Arrive early for event reg. Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D. Come to Cape Fear Games on Sunday evenings to catch them all by learning to play the Pokemon Trading Card game, battle and trade in the video games, or enjoy the store’s Pokemon Go Pokestop. Ages are welcome to our family friendly environment. www.facebook.com/groups/CFGPokemon. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D

BIRTH CIRCLE

Every 3rd Sat. come for our Birth Circle, something always different every month. Check out website for more details of what we have in store this month & exact time of each event! www.thebumpandbeyond.com. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM

We explore God using the methods and guidance of Moses, Jesus, the prophets and a rich sampling of delightful saints including Theresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas.

We will meet twice a month for fellowship, poetry, instruction in spiritual practices, group meditations and playful spiritual fun. First and third Sundays of each month, 2pm. Parking on 15th St. Respond to me, John Evans, at insightbuilders@gmail.com. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

NORTH BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB

Sept. 8, 9:30am: North Brunswick Newcomers Club (NBNC) will take place at Leland Cultural Arts Center at 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Meet-and-Greet gathering at 9:30 am with snacks and refreshments; meeting at 10 am.

Speaker will be Randy Aldridge from WWAYTV3. Randy is the Anchor of Good Morning Carolina at 5:30 am and also anchors the weekday Noon news segment. Randy came to WWAY in 2010 as host of a weekly home seg-

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Sept. 2, 5pm: Play w/newest expansion, Knights of the Frozen Throne, and win fabulous prizes and raffles. $8; payout in store credit based on record. Cash payouts available at a 75 percent rate. Players must provide their own device for playing. Wifi will be provided for network access. Power strips will be available to charge devices, but please make sure you bring a fully charged device to play on. Standard best 2-of3 conquest format tournament, meaning players must have three (3) unique class decks and must win with 2 of their classes. When a player has won with one of their classes, they are not allowed to play with that class again that round.

The losing player may choose to play with the same class or with a different class. Players will not know which class their opponent has chosen to play with but will know which classes their opponent has available. info@capefeargames.com. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste. D.

LEGO BUILD

Sept. 6, 3:30pm: Ready, set, build! Kids ages 5 - 12 are invited to create their own Lego version of the theme of the day. This activity is free but space is limited, so registration is required, on the library’s calendar at www.NHCLibrary. org or by calling 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

flower bouquets, dog treats, herbs and more.

Artisan works of pottery, jewelry, woodwork, silk screened clothing, home décor, leather goods, all-natural bath, body & home products. www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org. 5 N. Water St. POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

On the front lawn every Wed., 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a farmers’ market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home, hearth and garden.

Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Vendors vary somewhat weekly. 10200 US Highway 17.

BEER BINGO

Every Thursday night for beer bingo. No charge for cards. Great prizes. Food and drink specials. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Hump Day Happy Hour: 5-7 pm every Wednesday at NeMa Burger & Pizza Lounge! $5 Angus beef burgers and $2.50 16 oz Buds/ Bud Lights. Martini Tastings every Friday and Saturday, 4-8 pm. 5 tastings + one small order of NeMa Fancy Fries, $20/person. NeMa Lounge & Eatery, 225 S. Water St. Chandler’s Wharf.

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

culinary FERMENTAL

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

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat, 8am-1pm: An open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Featuring local growers and producers selling vegetables, fruits, baked goods, seafood, honey, meats, eggs, plants, NC wines, pickled products, goat cheese, cut

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

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front St. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

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

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of your community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-registration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

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

GUIDED ARCHITECTURAL WORLD

Forest Hills tour focuses on Wilmington’s first automobile-oriented suburb which developed in an area originally outside the city’s limits.

These tours bring attention to the special qualities of the neighborhoods and how they contribute to the city’s quality of life. Architectural styles you’re likely to see include Colonial Revival, American Bungalows, Craftsman Style homes, Tudor Style, Dutch Revival, and Ranch houses. One tour is offered each weekend on a rotating basis. Both tours last approximately 1 ¾ hours. Pre-registration is required. Call 910762-2511 or email membership@historicwilmington.org by the preceding Friday at 4:00pm to reserve your spot. Payment will be collected (cash and checks only) onsite. Tours will not take place if it is raining or if there are no registrations. $10 per person. Watch for a Twilight Tour of each route this summer. The Twilight Tours will be during the early evening starting at 6:30 pm and are during the week. Dates for two Twilight Tours will be announced on Facebook Page.

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Lower Cape Fear Historical Society’s walking tour on the career of Wilmington architect Henry Bonitz (1871-1921). Learn about Henry’s German-immigrant parents and his early studies under notable Wilmington architect James F. Post. The tour will explore the architecture of the buildings Bonitz designed, including the Woolvin-Warren House (1895), J. H. Strauss Store (1914), and Ahrens Building (1907).

Free for LCFHS members, $12/adult, $10 AAA members/military, or $6/student. Tour begins and concludes at the Latimer House Museum.

Lower CF Historical Society, 126 S. 3rd St.

STREETCAR SUBURBS TOUR

Sept. 2, 10am: sHistoric Wilmington Foundation’s Guided Architectural Walking Tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of the neighborhood in which they takes place. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the

story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, which grew around the city’s streetcar route. Architectural styles you’re likely to see include Colonial Revival, American Bungalows, Craftsman Style homes, Tudor Style, Dutch Revival, and Ranch houses. Tours last approximately 1 ¾ hours.

Pre-registration is required. Call 910-762-2511 or email membership@historicwilmington.org by the preceding Friday at 4:00pm to reserve your spot. Payment will be collected (cash only) onsite. Tours will not take place if it is raining or if there are no pre-registrations. The cost is $10 per person The Streetcar Suburbs tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market St. GHOST WALK

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

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

HISTORY WALKING TOUR

A two-hour exploration of downtown Wilmington with author Dan Camacho! A $10 donation is suggested. www.bellamymansion.org or email info@bellamymansion.org with any questions.

Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as selfguided tours, which start at any time. Mondays is only self-guided tours.* Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees.

Climb the stairs to the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture.

Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

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

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. Jodie: 910-547-8973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr.

EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

Sat, noon: Chat with other pregnant mamas who are going through the same thing as you!

Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding USA counselor, and Postpartum Doula, Jess Zeffiro will moderate a free Pregnancy Meetup Group. Expectant mothers are invited to pop into the group at any time to share their stories, ask questions, and connect with great area resources. Share stories and have any pregnancy and birth related questions answered in a supportive environment. The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

PFLAG

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

TEEN TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

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

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

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

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by licensed therapists in a private and safe location. Four free monthly support groups for parents and family, children and teens, young adults, and older adults. All are phone screened for safety. Group information is given at the time of the screening. Please contact Nova Swanstrom MA, LPA for more information. (910) 343-6890 x3009

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9pm at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

“We are continually faced by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems,” said businessman Lee Iacocca. You are currently wrestling with an example of this phenomenon, Aries. The camouflage is wellrendered. To expose the opportunity hidden beneath the apparent dilemma, you may have to be more strategic and less straightforward than you usually are—cagier and not as blunt. Can you manage that? I think so. Once you crack the riddle, taking advantage of the opportunity should be interesting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The sadness you feel might be the most fertile sadness you have felt in a long time. At least potentially, it has tremendous motivating power. You could respond to it by mobilizing changes that would dramatically diminish the sadness you feel in the coming years, and also make it less likely that sadness-provoking events will come your way. So I invite you to express gratitude for your current sadness.

That’s the crucial first step if you want to harness it to work wonders.

Close your eyes and imagine this: You and a beloved ally get lost in an enchanted forest, discover a mysterious treasure, and find your way back to civilization just before dark. Now visualize this: You give a dear companion a photo of your face taken on every one of your birthdays, and the two of you spend hours talking about your evolution. Picture this: You and an exciting accomplice luxuriate in a sun-lit sanctuary surrounded by gourmet snacks as you listen to ecstatic music and bestow compliments on each other. These are examples of the kinds of experiments I invite you to try in the coming weeks. Dream up some more! Here’s a keynote to inspire you: “sacred fun.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

During this phase of your astrological cycle, it makes sense to express more leadership. If you’re already a pretty good guide or role model, you will have the power to boost your benevolent influence to an even higher level. For inspiration, listen to educator Peter Drucker: “Leadership is not magnetic personality. That can just as well be a glib tongue. It is not ‘making friends and influencing people.’

That is flattery. Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to higher sights, raising a person’s performance to a higher standard, building a personality beyond its normal limitations.”

On its album “Jefferson’s Tree of Liberty,” Jefferson Starship plays a song I co-wrote, “In a Crisis.” On its album *Deeper Space/Virgin Sky,* the band covers another tune I co-wrote, “Dark Ages.” Have I received a share of the record sales? Not a penny. Am I upset? Not at all. I’m glad the songs are being heard and enjoyed. I’m gratified that a world-famous, multi-platinum band chose to record them. I’m pleased my musical creations are appreciated.

Now here’s my question for you, Gemini: Has some good thing of yours been “borrowed”? Have you wielded a benevolent influence that hasn’t been fully acknowledged? I suggest you consider adopting an approach like mine. It’s prime time to adjust your thinking about how your gifts and talents have been used, applied, or translated.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Author Roger von Oech tells us that creativity often involves “the ability to take something out of one context and put it into another so that it takes on new meanings.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, this strategy could and should be your specialty in the coming weeks. “The first person to look at an oyster and think food had this ability,” says von Oech. “So did the first person to look at sheep intestines and think guitar strings. And so did the first person to look at a perfume vaporizer and think gasoline carburetor.” Be on the lookout, Cancerian, for inventive substitutions and ingenious replacements.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

When famous socialite Nan Kempner was young, her mother took her shopping at Yves Saint Laurent’s salon. Nan got fixated on a certain white satin suit, but her mean old mother refused to buy it for her. “You’ve already spent too much of your monthly allowance,” mom said. But the resourceful girl came up with a successful gambit. She broke into sobs, and continued to cry nonstop until the store’s clerks lowered the price to an amount she could afford. You know me, Leo: I don’t usually recommend resorting to such extreme measures to get what you want. But now is one time when I am giving you a go-ahead to do just that.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the miraculous communication system that we know as the World Wide Web. When asked if he had any regrets about his pioneering work, he named just one. There was no need for him to have inserted the double slash -- “//” -- after the “http:” in web addresses. He’s sorry that Internet users have had to type those irrelevant extra characters so many billions of times. Let this serve as a teaching story for

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you, Virgo. As you create innovations in the coming weeks, be mindful of how you shape the basic features. The details you include in the beginning may endure.

“Don’t hoot with the howls at night if you want to crow with the rooster in the morning,” advised Miss Georgia during the Miss Teen USA Pageant. Although that’s usually good counsel, it may not apply to you in the coming weeks. Why? Because your capacity for revelry will be at an all-time high, as will your ability to be energized rather than drained by your revelry. It seems you have a special temporary superpower that enables you both to have maximum fun and get a lot of work done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

“One should always be a little improbable,” said Oscar Wilde. That’s advice I wouldn’t normally give a Capricorn. You thrive on being grounded and straightforward. But I’m making an exception now. The astrological omens compel me.

So what does it mean, exactly? How might you be “improbable”? Here are suggestions to get you started. 1. Be on the lookout for inspiring ways to surprise yourself. 2. Elude any warped expectations that people have of you. 3. Be willing to change your mind. Open yourself up to evidence that contradicts your theories and beliefs. 4. Use telepathy to contact Oscar Wilde in your dreams, and ask him to help you stir up some benevolent mischief or compassionate trouble.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

A modern Israeli woman named Shoshana Hadad got into trouble because of an event that occurred long before she was born. In 580 B.C., one of her male ancestors married a divorced woman, which at that time was regarded as a sin.

Religious authorities decreed that as punishment, none of his descendants could ever wed a member of the Cohen tribe. But Hadad did just that, which prompted rabbis to declare her union with Masoud Cohen illegal. I bring this tale to your attention as a way to illustrate the possibility that you, too, may soon have to deal with the consequences of past events. But now that I have forewarned you, I expect you will act wisely, not rashly. You will pass a tricky test and resolve the old matter for good..

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Want to live to be 100? Then be as boring as possible. That’s the conclusion of longevity researchers, as reported by the *Weekly World News.* To ensure a maximum life span, you should do nothing that excites you. You should cultivate a neutral, blah personality, and never travel far from home. JUST KIDDING! I lied.

The “Weekly World News” is in fact a famous purveyor of fake news. The truth, according to my analysis of the astrological omens, is that you should be less boring in the next seven weeks than you have ever been in your life. To do so will be superb for your health, your wealth, and your future.

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