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Candid with Kinane P. 18 When he’s not busy engaging Twitter wars with Pace Picante, Kyle Kinane renders self-deprecating humor onstage. The stand-up comedian will return to Dead Crow Comedy Club next Wednesday, August 13th. Photo, courtesy of CleftClips.

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EVENT OF THE WEEK Sun., Aug. 10th, noon Making Miracles Happen Check out this charity cornhole tournament which benefits ACCESS of Wilmington Miracle League at Courts and Sports (3525 Lancelot Lane). The day will feature live music from Blue Rock, raffles and much more! Registration for the tournament is $15 for a two-person team the day of the event and $10 prior to the event. To pre-register go to http://miracleleaguewilm.org/make-adonation/ make your $10 donation, be sure to note this is for MMH and remember to bring your receipt.

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Film p. 23 Despite its oddities and a less-than promising trailer, Anghus says “Lucy” is worth a watch.

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ust so you know, Wilkesboro is more creepy than the Land of Oz,” Jock informed me when I came back to the hotel. He alluded to the two days we spent in Beach Mountain at the abandoned theme park based on “The Wizard of Oz.” Only, now, we traipsed an abandoned downtown Wilkesboro, an area where people actually resided. “What did you do this evening?” I asked. “Who won the game?” It was toward the end of the World Cup, and as a native-born Dutchman, he followed it closely. I expected a story about a nice evening spent watching the match at a Mexican restaurant. I anticipated he may report on some new friends he made, and maybe some bad TV he watched back in the hotel room. Instead he complained that obviously no one walks in Wilkesboro, because a police car followed him when he walked the eighth of a mile between our hotel and the restaurant. Apparently, none of the families at the restaurant talked to each other, and

the waitstaff wasn’t interested in talking about soccer. He looked at me meaningfully, and told me that for an area trying to cultivate tourism, Wilkesboro was failing miserably. I had to agree to a point: We only were there to see “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend,” the outdoor drama at Fort Hamby Park. But we wouldn’t be staying there if it weren’t for a tourism initiative. So, I went to see the performance; Jock opted to watch the World Cup. In the early aughts, Karen Reynolds wrote the script for “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend.” It tells the story of Tom Dooley (Dula), an impoverished Civil War veteran, who brutally stabbed his pregnant lover, Laura Foster, to death in 1866. It was a new take on the story, which previously had been immortalized by the Kingston Trio’s song,“Tom Dooley.” It also was presented 20 years earlier in Wilkesboro as a play. The real Tom Dooley was from Wilkes County, NC, and the infamous crime of passion oc-

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curred there. In fact, the Forest Edge Amphitheatre stands across the lake from his grave. Tom Dooley is not just a Wilkes County legend, he also is a marketing device. From the play to the Dooley Days ArtFest to the historic Old Wilkes Jail he was held in, he seems to be the major focus of their tourism efforts (along with MerleFest, the awesome music festival). The play has received tremendous support from the powers that be. Currently, it’s performed in a new 800-plus seat amphitheater with upgraded facilities, including air-conditioned dressing rooms and a lighting package and sound system. It makes my heart leap to see such incredible investment in the arts—especially when the arts are viewed as essential to the long-term tourism development plan. We were there over the July 4th weekend, but the town was deserted. We were perplexed. Their historic downtown had one restaurant serving customers, and none of the tourist attractions—including the museum— were open on Saturday (really—this is how you attempt to foster tourism on one of the biggest travel weekends of the year?). We opted to stay in Wilkesboro instead of Boone (where we both saw the outdoor drama “Horn in the West” on July 4th) because it was $100 cheaper to get a hotel room there. It leads me to think many people were traveling to the mountains that holiday weekend. About 10 years ago, I heard myself say in conversation we couldn’t have an entire country’s economy based on tourism. (This isn’t Antarctica for crying out loud!) I was frustrated and angry, but moreso at the seemingly endless string of factories that were moving overseas. It felt like people only offered answers related to service industry and tourism; nothing involving producing goods. Conversely, Wilkesboro has had two really strong employers for the last few decades: Lowe’s Home Improvement and Tyson Chicken. The Tyson Chicken processing plant is pretty hard to miss: It’s a sprawling complex with lots of high-voltage wires. In 2008 it closed one of the three plants in Wilksboro, which resulted in the layoff of 409 people. According to Tyson’s website, they currently employ 2,700 workers at the Wilkesboro facility (many of them refugees from Burma).

Lowe’s Home Improvement historically was headquartered in Wilkesboro. Their corporate story is heavily set there much the way Walmart’s is in Arkansas. A few years back, they moved the majority of their corporate operations to Mooresville (the north side of Lake Norman). Though there are still some offices in Wilksboro, one man told me he drives from Wilkesboro to Mooresville everyday in a little over an hour-and-a-half, depending on traffic. I couldn’t find any information on the number of people currently employed by Lowe’s in Wilksboro, but everyone I asked looked away and mumbled something to the effect of it wasn’t like it used to be. When I called the bookstore to check on things, Brandi asked if I had seen the North Wilkesboro Speedway yet? She had a point: The racetrack had been the major tourist attraction for a long time. Unfortunately, it is no longer operational. All the money spent in the area by NASCAR fans has gone away. We can’t get any real numbers on racing’s predecessor, moonshining. Though it is still operational, it is not actively tracked. With the Tom Dooley show, they are on to something. If they market it outside of the area, it could really bring in some money. The Kingston Trio played opening night in the production’s first year. The story fascinates. It really is the OJ Simpson trial of the 19th century: A crime of passion with no clear resolution and crossed loyalties. (What part isn’t titillating and alluring?) Even more interesting, the descendants and relatives of the main players are still in the area. The young lady who played Laura Foster this year is related to her in real life! It’s a powerful look at how we create identity through the arts. I hope it begins to do what it was intended to do: generate tourism and income for the surrounding hotels and restaurants. Maybe even the museum will open on weekends. Frankly, things aren’t looking so great for future employment at the Lowe’s Home Improvement corporate office. Tyson’s future is anybody’s guess. The Tom Dooley story is powerful and endlessly intriging; not to mention, the Kingston Trio has made the story well-known. Wilmington’s morphed into a cultural hub because of our wonderful arts scene; I hope one day Wilkesboro can say the same.

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The Way the World Works: The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration came down hard in July on West Virginia’s Freedom Industries for violations of chemical safety standards in January 2014 that resulted in the 10-day contamination of drinking water for 300,000 residents. OSHA issued two fines to the company -- one for $7,000 and the other for $4,000.

Cat Nanny Facial recognition software, increasingly important to global anti-terrorism operations, is being brought to ... cats. Taiwanese developer Mu-Chi Sung announced in July plans for marketing the software as part of a cat health device so that owners, especially those with multiple cats, can better monitor their cats’ eating habits. Sung first had to overcome the problem of how to get the cat to stick its head through a slot in the feeder so the software can start to work. The device, with mobile apps for remote monitoring by the owner, may sell for about $250. Government in Action The Environmental Protection Agency is already a News of the Weird favorite (for example, the secret goofing-off “man cave” of one EPA contractor in July 2013 and, two months later, the fabulist EPA executive who

skipped agency work for months by claiming falsely to be on secret CIA missions), but the agency’s Denver Regional Office took it to another level in June. In a leaked memo, the Denver deputy director implored employees to end the practice of leaving feces in the office’s hallway. The memo referred to “several” incidents. The federal food stamp program, apparently uncontrollably rife with waste, has resorted to giving financial awards to the states that misspend food stamp money the least. In July, the Florida Department of Children and Families, beaming with pride, announced it had won a federal grant of $7 million for having blown only $47 million in food stamp benefits in 2013 (less than 1 percent of its $6 billion in payments). Vermont, the worst-performing state, misspends almost 10 percent of its food stamp benefits.

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Great Art! Ms. Milo Moire, a Swiss performance artist, startled (and puzzled) fairgoers at Germany’s Art Cologne in April by creating a painting while standing on two ladders, nude and expelling “eggs,” filled with paint and ink, from her vagina. Each “PlopEgg” canvas made what she called a powerful feminist statement about women, fertility and creativity. (In June, she attempted to tour Switzerland’s Art Basel fair “wearing” only the names of clothing items written on her nude body, e.g., on her leg, the word “pants.” Officials told her to go get dressed if she wanted to see the show.) Update: Critics praised bad-girl British artist Tracey Emin’s 1998 furniture-and-effects exhibit, “My Bed,” supposedly representing a failed romantic relationship, featuring mussed sheets and, littering the room, empty vodka bottles and used condoms. Prominent collector Charles Saatchi turned heads when he bought the piece for the equivalent of about $200,000, and in June, almost 15 years later, he sold “My Bed” at auction for the equivalent of $4,330,000. In July, the large cement “Humpty Dumpty” at the Enchanted Forest in Salem, Oregon, created by Roger Tofte in 1970, was destroyed when two intruders tried to climb the wall Humpty was sitting on. However, the wall crumbled and Humpty suffered a great fall, and Tofte said he doubted he could put Humpty back together again, but would try instead to make a new one. That’s Entertainment! Sheriff’s deputies in Salina, Kansas, arrested Aaron Jansen, 29, but not before he put on quite a show on July 5. Jansen, speeding in a car spray-painted with deroga-

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tory comments about law enforcement, refused to pull over and even survived a series of tire-shredding road spikes as he turned into a soybean field, where he revved the engine and drove in circles for 40 minutes. As deputies set up a perimeter, Jansen futilely tossed items from the car (blankets, CDs, anything available) and then (with the car still moving) climbed out the driver’s door and briefly “surfed” on the roof. Finally, as deputies closed in, Jansen shouted a barrage of Bible verses before emerging from the car wearing a cowboy hat, boots and a woman’s dress. The surveillance video in evidence in England’s Wolverhampton Crown Court in July captured the entire caper of two young men comically failing to open a parking lot’s automated cash machine five months earlier. Wearing hoods, they tried to batter the secure machine open, then tried to pull it away (but learned that it was rooted to an underground cable). Plan C involved getting in their Peugeot and ramming the machine, which did knock loose the money-dispensing part -- but also shredded part of the car’s body. The dispenser (with the equivalent of $1,500 in coins) fit in the front seat only after some exhaustive pushing and cramming, but finally the men drove off -- with sparks flying as the weight of the coins made the crippled car scrape the pavement. Police arrived on the scene, and a brief chase ended when the car crashed into a wall. Final score: car totaled, money recovered and Wesley Bristow, 25, sentenced to two years in prison. Names in the News In May, News of the Weird mentioned a Floridian with drug charges named Edward Cocaine. In June, in Lake Wales, Florida, Ms. Crystal Metheney, 36, was arrested on a (BB-)gun charge -- but she also has a drug arrest (marijuana) on her record. In July a northern California wildfire investigation turned up suspect Freddie Smoke III, 27. And for less-mature News of the Weird readers, Ryan Smallwood, 26, was arrested in Rock Hill, South Carolina, for making obnoxious sexual comments in a restaurant.

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he raw power of blues infiltrates the soul and gets the toes tapping. Husky, harsh vocals crooned into a mic as guitar riffs penetrate the cochleas yield an unparalleled adrenaline. Such is the case when listening to TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb (TJ Kong), who will play a show locally at Bourgie Nights this Thursday, August 7th. The blues, alternative country, punk troupe blend divergent sounds as prolifically as they revel in a good bit of humor. (Their website directs all hate mail to lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and blues harpist Dan ruskewiz’s grandfather.) As well, they describe their music as being like, “Bob Seger, high on cocaine, in the bathtub watching Werner Herzog movies.” According to Bruskewicz, the best way to achieve such a sonic distinction is to: “Hose yourself down completely and sleep all night on

the front porch in the winter time.” Starting in 2008 as a two-piece outfit, comprising Bruskewicz and Dan Cask, Philadelphia-born TJ Kong formed on a fateful Easter Sunday. “We had nothing else to do that day,” Bruskewicz tells. “I was writing very simple blues and country songs, and Cask was drumming for a punk band that was making their way in the world. It just clicked right off the bat; it sounded very alive—the combo of those two worlds. It was something we had never considered.” TJ Kong found early inspiration in other duos, such as Japandroids, Two Man Gentleman Band, The White Stripes, and The Black Keys. They started dabbling with a four-track tape recorder. Their early music boasts a simplistic sound, complete with liquor-drenched, raspy vocals. “The sound was warm and lively and guttural,”

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Bruskewicz describes. “It was bedroom, folk-punk music.” They released an EP, “The Hinterlands,” in February of that year. A love for the theatrical renderings of Tom Waits, Man Man, Captain Beefheart, Dr. John, and Screamin’ Jay led them to expand their prowess. After a year together, they brought in Joshua Willis. The band released their first full-length album, “Idiots,” in 2010 on their Bandcamp. The title track ushers listeners in with percussion and harmonica, before Bruskewicz growls the song’s hook line: “Ain’t it a treat when you don’t understand.” The album revels in heavier guitar licks and a more rock ‘n’ roll vibe than its folky predecessor. Willis left the band in 2010, and they’ve since added Josh Olmstead (lead guitar) and Joshua “J.A.M” Machiz (upright bass), along with various instrumentalists. “We’ve been eating on our laps like orangutans in the van ever since,” Bruskewicz quips. TJ Kong released a second full-length album, “Manufacturing Joy,” on Bandcamp in 2012. The danceable rock comes complete with jammin’ blues. It recalls the compelling, raw sounds of music from yesteryear. Songs like “Rock ‘N’ Roll Bathroom Cocaine Blues” contain lyrics about nights spent in pubs, like: “Now you’re dancing in your bullshit with the kick drum on the twos/And they’re smoking out a side door and whispering in tune/While the warehouse popes of Meserole all are sleeping in their pews.” “Post Apocalypse Blues” features a more upbeat vibe and contains broader ideas on the God-forsaken rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, with lyrics such as: “We got science on the TV; they say Jesus Christ is dead for good/We got new age theologians they say Jesus Christ ain’t coming/But he could/I’ve been trying hard to reach you, honey/ I just don’t know where the hell else to look.” “I try not to use my mind,” songwriter Bruskewicz explains. "I write with my hips and make words sound like another drum. I play with words like you would play with a trumpet. The best phrases come right off the top of my head, like a child speaking. I have to discipline myself to make up things and not think too hard. I start in that place and then tinker and map out from there, hopefully as little as possible." TJ Kong’s been touring for the past four years. The eccentric, ready-for-anything band took a gig performing at the finish line for a mud run super race endurance company. “It was strange,” Bruskewicz says, “but it got us a foot in the door for booking our own tours and taking our show to new places.” Among their favorite spots are New York, California, New Orleans, and Chicago; however the South truly holds their heart and keeps their stomachs filled with boiled peanuts and BBQ. “We have had the weirdest times down there,” Bruskewicz clarifies. “We like din-

ers, antique stores and good FM radio on the road; the South is all that. The people literally are raised to show you a good time in the South. It’s not like that everywhere.” With TJ Kong’s shows, they perform with the same high-octane energy which goes into their recordings. “The live show is the most inspiring part about being in this band,” Bruskewicz says. “We like to make people freak out.” Their show creates connectivity among the band and concert-goers, according to Bruskewicz. As well, Bruskewicz’s religious upbringing adds to their style. “I grew up in a very religious house, and I like to bring that revivalist, other-worldly place to rock ‘n’ roll shows,” he comments. The band, who played a show at Satellite Bar and Lounge just in March, returns in support of their latest EP “KONG.” They recorded it on American Diamond Recordings, and intend to release it on CD on September 9th. The album already streams on their Bandcamp. "We wanted to add another element, so we brought on Rosie Langabeer to play organ and Wurlitzer,” Bruskewicz says. “We wanted less boot-stompy and more haunted. We wanted some really classic rock ‘n’ roll sounds recorded all together in a big room. We wanted more soul and more groove.” As well, they have a full-length live album in the works. For now, folks can check out their full discography online (http://tjkongandtheatomicbomb.bandcamp.com/) and catch them live on Thursday night.

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TJ Kong and the Atomic Bombs Thursday, August 7th, 8 p.m. Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St. Tickets: $5 www.tjkongandtheatomicbomb.com

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A preview of events across town this week

DEADHEADS FOR LIFE: The Dark Star Orchestra, a Grateful Dead tribute band which has been acclaimed by some of the surviving members of the original band, will play at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater next Wednesday, August 13th. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, Aug. 6 Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Jim Ashley (6:30pm; Free) —The Last Resort, 600 N. Lake Park Blvd. Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd. Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr. Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. 12 encore |august 6 – 12, 2014 | www.encorepub.com

Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; country) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St. Bomb Night w/ DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St. DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. DJ Hood (9pm; Free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr. DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Karaoke (9pm) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Sensory Hoverload International

Tour (9pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 7632223 Chris James (9pm; free; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666 Birthday improv and nutt street improv (8pm/9:30pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Thursday, Aug. 7 Happy Little Singers (9:45 am; $10) —The ArtWorks, 200 Willard St. Thirsty Thursday w/ DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. Jazz Night (6pm; Free) —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. Trivia Night (6pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Friday, Aug. 8 Friday Night Fun House Follies (12:15am) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. Live Piano with Gabrielle Barone (6pm) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F DT SUNdown: Coconut Groove (6pm; eclectic mix) —Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St. Sunset Cruise with Perry Smith (6:30pm; $33; acoustic) —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St. South of K (6:30pm; Free; acoustic) — Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area, 1000 Loggerhead Rd., Kure Beach Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. L Shape Lot (7pm; free; acoustic mix) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Carolina Breakers (8pm; free; beach music) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Live Music (8pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. Stereotype (8pm; free; rock/ country/beach) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St. DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St. Live Music (9pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Bam Margera F*%k Face Unstoppable (9pm; $20-$40) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 769-4096 DJ Alex A (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. DJ Milk and DJ DST (10pm; Free) —Pravda, 23 N Front St. Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Katy’s Grill and Bar, 1054 S College Rd. Tom Noonan and Jane Houseal (10pm; jazz/folk/rock) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666 Rob Ronner (10pm; free; southern rock) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Seneca Guns (10:30pm; free; rock) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

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Saturday, Aug. 9 DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. Down South Saturdays (5pm; Free) —White Oak, NC, 10137 NC-53 Live Piano with James Jarvis (6pm) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F Ben & Heather (7pm; Free; bluegrass/folk/soul) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Wilmington Celebration Choir (7pm; $10-$15) —Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St.; Timmy Pierce (7pm; free; acoustic mix) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Snack Cracker (8pm; free; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Live Music (8pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. M-80’s (8pm; free; rock/pop) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St. Live Music (9pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Karaoke with DjBe (9pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. Foam Drop Party (9pm) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 769-4096 Tim Black & Jenny Pearson (9pm; free; piano/vocals) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666 Cranford Hollow (9:30pm; free; Americana) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. DJ Riz (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. Junk Yard Mama (10pm; free; rock/ blues/dirt country) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

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Satellite Bluegrass Band (6pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. Sunday Jazz (6pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 DJ Battle (8pm; Free) —Fibber’s Public House, 1610 Pavillion Pl.; Quilted Sky (8pm; free; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Tyler Perry’s Chill Beats Lab (10pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 7632223 Acoustic Koozie Sundays (10pm; $2+) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 769-4096 Behind the Garage (10pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 7632223

Monday, Aug. 11 Fruity Oaty Bars (7:30pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St. Trivia (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St. Jason Jackson Justin Fox, and Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; americana) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Open Mic Night (8pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr. Open Mic Night (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 7632223 Heather Rogers (9pm; free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666 Gypsy Open Mic (9pm) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. Electric Mondays (10pm) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.

Tuesday, Aug. 12 Tuesday Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd. Richard Lambert (7pm; Free; classic rock covers) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. comedy Bingo (7pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Two of a Kind (8pm; free; rock/ acoustic/pop) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Pub Wars Team Trivia (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Rob Ronner (8pm; Free; southern rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Trivia Night and Drink Specials (8pm; Free) —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr. Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave. Dueling Piano (8pm; $5) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 769-4096 DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. College Night Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

Wednesday, Aug. 13 Happy Little Singers (9:45 am; $10) —The ArtWorks, 200 Willard St. Dark Star Orchestra (5pm; $25-$30; grateful dead tribute) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Drive; 910-341-7855 Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.; Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd. Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr. Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm; ) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.; Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; country) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St. Bomb Night w/ DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St. DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. DJ Hood (9pm; Free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr. DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Karaoke (9pm) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Birthday improv and nutt street improv (8pm/9:30pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 8/8: Carolina Reign 8/9: F*%k Face Unstoppable; Shadow of Myself DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 vivian ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 8/9: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons 8/10: Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 S. mcdowell st., raleigh, nc (919) 996-8800 8/8: Slightly Stoopid 8/11: David Gray NO NEED TO APOLOGIZE: OneRepublic will perform at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek. Photo by Marc Kronig.

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 South Tryon STREET, Charlotte, NC (704) 377-6874 8/8: The Toadies CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 8/7: Horray for Earth, Grooms 8/8-8/9: The Pressure Boys, Dexter Romweber Duo, and more! 8/8: Flesh Wounds 8/10: Gross Ghost, Twilighter, Johnny Staxx 8/13: Miniature Tigers FAMILY CIRCLE MAGAZINE STADIUM 161 SEVEN FARMS DR., CHARLESTON, SC 800-677-2293 8/8-9: Hootie and the Blowfish THE FILLMORE 1000 Seaboard stREET, charlotte, NC (704) 549-5555 8/7: Keyshia Cole 8/10: G. Love and Special Sauce PNC MUSIC PAVILION 707 Pavilion blvd, charlotte, nc (704) 549-1292 8/7: Nine Inch Nails, Soundgarden 8/12: Linkin Park THE ARTS CENTER 300-G E. Main st., carrboro, nc (919) 969-8574 8/8: The Gravy Brothers 8/9: Cognitive Resonance 8/10: Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 8/8: Hooray for Earth, Grooms

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 8/8-9: Local Rock Showcase 8/10: Toadies MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 8/8: Pinkerton Raid 8/13: On The Record NORTH CHARLESTON PAC/COLISEUM 5001 Coliseum dr., n. charleston, sc (843) 529-5000 8/12: Crosby, Stills and Nash HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 Hwy. 17 sOUTH, myrtle beach, sc (843) 272-3000 8/7: Heart Brigade 8/9: Keyshia Cole 8/10: Slightly Stoopid 8/11: Ted Nugent OVENS AUDITORIUM 2700 E. Independence blvd., charlotte (704) 372-3600 8/9: K. Michelle and Jagged Edge TWC MUSIC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK

3801 ROCK QUARRY rd., Raleigh, nc (919) 831-6400 8/8: Keith Urban 8/13: OneRepublic, The Script UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE 1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 8/8: David Gray 8/13: Panic! At The Disco LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus stREET, raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 8/9: Jerry Garcia Cover Band 8/12: King Mez

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Fresh from the Farm

Pucker Up for ‘Kate’:

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‘Kiss Me, Kate’ brings the gilded-era of musicals to Wilmington By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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pera House Theatre Company continues its great season with Cole Porter’s magnificent “Kiss Me, Kate” on the main stage at Thalian Hall. With book by Bella and Samuel Spewack and score by the first Tony Award Winner for a musical, Cole Porter, the writing alone ensures a great evening. Taking the Bard’s beloved play-within-a-play motif, “Kiss Me, Kate” follows the trials and tribulations of Lilli Vanessi (Kendra GoehringGarrett) and Fred Graham (Nygel Robinson), a recently divorced couple of professional actors starring as Katherine and Petruchio in a musical version of “The Taming of the Shrew." Of course, they are still in love but are bound and determined to make as big a mess of their lives (and everyone else’s) as they can. Likewise, Bill (Alex Stevenonson), who portrays Lucentio in their show, has made some bad decisions, which results in two gangsters (J.R. Rodriguez and Chris Rickert) taking a sudden “interest” in the show. They are sent by their boss to protect the head gangster’s future money. Shakespearean hilarity, coupled with Porter’s wit and a fabulous score, make for a brilliant combination. I fully admit: I have been looking forward to this production since I heard Kendra GoehringGarrett and Nygel Robinson would be playing Kate and Petruchio under the direction of Ray Kennedy. (Anyone who saw Kennedy’s “Oklahoma!” last year will understand why.) Goehring-Garrett and Robinson played Laurie and Curley and shared chemistry that only can be described as elemental. Both their voices are divine. As well, they dance wonderfully and act beautifully together. They are a “triple threat” squared. Together the performers create something truly greater than both of them. Their renditions of “So In Love” are simply hypnotic. (Sigh.) Fans of Tre Cotton (Harpo in “The Color Purple”) who have missed his absence since his move to University of Washington will adore him as the world’s least enviable stage manger, Ralph. Caught between two fierce personalities with a show to protect, he’s doing his best. “Kiss Me, Kate” is a veritable who’s who of favorites: Tracy Byrd, Teri Harding, Caitlin Becka, Jason Aycock, Annie Marsh, Blaine Allen Mowrer, Bob Workmon, Debra Gillingham, Dru Loman, and Beth Swindell only but name a few. Though the whole show is fabulous, my favorite song-and-dance number is “Too Darn Hot," which opens Act II. It features the incomparable Byrd and the ensemble performers. If that doesn’t get audiences snapping their fingers and tapping their toes, they simply

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performances within performances: Caitlin Becka, Kim Ewuonus and Kendra Goehring-Garret emote as actors performing in “The Taming of the Shrew” in the musical, “Kiss Me, Kate.” Photo, courtesy Opera House Theatre Company.

aren’t paying attention. Few people write erudite humor the way Porter did until “Monty Python” picked up the torch. “Brush Up Your Shakespeare,” a humorous, melodic tribute to the classics, is among the best of the genre. (Even Tom Leher would have liked to have written it.) Rodriguez and Rickert sell it on their way out of the story with such glee that copies of “The Riverside Shakespeare” must start flying off the shelves after every performance. The song’s lyrics proclaim: “Brush up your Shakespeare/Start quoting him now/ Brush up your Shakespeare/And the women you will wow.” As a chorus it’s a bare taste of what this duo sells (complete with suggestive dance moves that Justin Beiber would envy). The joy they radiate remains positively infectious. Part of what makes “Kiss Me, Kate” so fabulous is the constant folding in upon itself with that show-within-a-show motif. The soft opening, with the curtain up and the stage fully visible, as the odd actor wanders through to mop or adjust the ghost light sets a tone of anticipation ratcheted up by the opening number “Another Op’nin’, Another Show.” Music director Lorene Walsh conducts a 12-piece band infected with the Potter bug. They run for the big finale with all their might. They are simply awesome, and the sound transports the audience completely. Between the two of them, set designer Terry Collins and lighting designer Jeff Loy, seamlessly functioning within two realities can coexist; onstage and offstage, the story cohesively blends. Collins’ set recalls legos; it expands and fits together based on the play’s needs. Loy opts for lighting that alternately

pulses and retracts, highlighting GoehringGarrett and Robinson’s dances toward and away from each other. It is incredibly subtle up to the point that Robinson is reduced to a pin-spot onstage during his solo reprise of “So In Love.” (Then it is abundantly clear how alone and in a corner he really is.) In a group of such vibrant and vivacious people as this cast, the aesthetic choice renders a special kind of loneliness. Director Kennedy moves 43 people around the stage, plus he manages additional offstage singing from Erik Maasch and Lauren Mazzola. The sound is big! Juli Harvey superbly costumes all of them in post-war period clothing. Think about it: 43 people costumed, including several changes by principal performers. That’s part of what big-stage musicals are about. Few directors revel in gilded-era musical theatre the way Kennedy does, but that genre is truly his home. His production of “Kiss Me, Kate,” though filled with lots of moving parts and multi-layered humor (some that even Cole Porter couldn’t have imagined is mined from this script—the Woolworth’s joke, for example), is exactly what it should be: phenomenal singing, marvelous dancing and acting that whisks theatre-goers away. Through humor the eternal problem of love and lust is explored. Great acting creates a believable resolution.

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Kiss Me, Kate ★★★★★

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. Fri.-Sun., Aug. 8th-10th, 15th-17th 8 p.m.; Sun. matinee: 3 p.m. Tickets: $29 www.thalianhall.com

Opening Across ILM:

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Three new plays open this week and delve into various relationships By: Christian Podgaysky

ilmington’s theatre scene routinely churns out diversified productions. From original pieces to local renderings, the town’s talented cast of characters sate the cultural appetite. This week proves no different. Three shows will open—two helmed by local writer and director Anthony David Lawson. The other comes from the reins of director Aaron Willings. Theatre has a knack for generating characters which reflect the audience. It places open-minded attendees in the position to learn a bit more about themselves and the society around them. Whether exploring relationships, societal structure or muses, each of the plays opening this week deliver enlightenment on the human condition. While “Closer” and “Good People” focus on the serious nature of human interactions, the reprise of “The Bard’s Broads” yucks it up dinner-theatre style. Nevertheless, each comes with its own brand of enrichment. Closer Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St. 8/7-10, 15-17, 22-24, 8 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m. Tickets: $10-$15 Patrick Marber’s “Closer” debuted at Royal National Theatre’s Cottesloe Theatre in London to much acclaim in 1997. The play, which centers on the sexual intrigues of four main characters, was adapted to the screen in 2004. “Closer” will come to Wilmington this week under the direction of Aaron Willings. For the past seven years, he’s worked as a technician for myriad productions around town. He’s undertaken set design, light design and special effects. As well, he directed “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Browncoat in 2012. Willings will direct the show following struggling writer Daniel Woolf (Kenneth Rosande), wno meets and falls in love with Alice Ayres (Anna Gamel). The young woman is looking for a fresh start after previously being a stripper. Daniel writes a book on her life but soon falls in love with Anna, who takes press photos for the book; however, Anna leaves him for Larry (Jonathan Tyler Berry), a self-made man and a doctor. Over the course of the play, the characters continue to have affairs with one another, demonstrating the brutality of modern love. “[It’s about the] real-to-life experiences of four individuals and how, through their interactions, we see just how complicated human relationships can be,” Willings explains. “[It’s] easy to see a version of ourselves in each portrayal.”

Gamel delves into the role of Alice and brings maturity which highlights the character’s personal darkness. Rosander explores the complexity of Daniel, a difficult feat as he sometimes has to vacillate through the emotions of his fickle character over the course of a single scene. “Daniel goes from insecure to confident to needy to demanding sometimes all in one scene,” Willings elaborates. “Kenny really has committed to the task.” Hunter brings relatabilty to the down-toearth Anna. Berry’s performance as Larry explores the vulnerability of his hard-working character as his emotions are put to the test in the tangled webs of “Closer.” Willings focuses on the characters, per Marber’s request in the playbook. The set will remain simple, by relying on two curved staircases and pictures on the walls as props. Though the play spans four years, time will remain understated and a relative concept. The Bard’s Broads TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Fri. and Sat., 8/8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30 Tickets: $28-$32 Local theatre veteran Anthony David Lawson will reprise his play, “The Bard’s Broads,” for an encore performance in the dinner-theatre setting of TheatreNOW this week. Having debuted last September, Lawson agreed to show it again in order to set up its sequel, “The Bards Broads Two: The Bard is a Broad,”which will make its premiere at TheatreNOW next month. The play breaks down the fourth wall to integrate the audience in the happenings its main setting, a pub known as The Dirty Quill. It features some of Shakespeare’s most famous ladies and even the legendary playwright himself. “I had always wanted to do a Shakespeare-themed play where [the Bard] was surrounded by characters that inspired his writing,” Lawson details. “I also had seen a show when I was in high school that stuck with me all these years; it was set in a bawdy tavern, and the ‘ladies’ of the house ran the action. I even tried contacting [some of the people involved with that show] when I started writing. Unfortunately, the show had closed.” Lawson will reprise his role as Bartholomew “Mule.” As well, Patrick Basquill returns as his apprentice/indentured help, Phillip. William Shakespeare (Nick Reed) once again encounters his favorite serving wenches, Desdemona (Kristina Auten), Ophelia (Mickey Johnson), and Gertrude (Liz Bernardo). Mickey Johnson is the play’s only new cast member.

GOOD PErformers Playing ‘good people’: Nicole Farmer portrays hard-on-her-luck Southie resident Margie Walsh in Lawson’s production of “Good People.” Photo, courtesy Mark Steelman.

“I trust them so much, and we know each other so well by this point that we can improv a new joke that was funnier than the one written,” Lawson says. TheatreNOW's chef, Denise Gordon, will serve Elizabethan-themed fare, including a Tavern salad for starters. The main course consists of three options: roast turkey drumstick, lamb and beef stew or the meatless “turkey” roast with cherry sauce. For dessert, she will serve fresh and dried fruits in orange and herb sauce with shortbread. Good People Red Barn Studio, 1122 S 3rd St. Thurs. - Sun., 8/7-10, 15-17, 23-25 and 2830, 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets: $25 Also on Lawson’s agenda for this week is undertaking the direction of David LindsayAbaire’s 2011 play “Good People.” The production was nominated for two Tony Awards (Best Play and Best Leading Actress) during its debut year, in fact. Thalian Association’s artistic director, David Loudermilk, reached out to Lawson to read the play. “I walked straight to the library, checked it out, read it, and called him that afternoon and told him I would direct,” Lawson reports. “I love pieces that are very real, and this play is about people and relationships; it’s

ultimately a play about class, and we don’t have a lot of those in American drama.” Taking place in the Southie neighborhood of Boston, "Good People" tells the story of Margie Walsh (Nicole Farmer). After being laid off from her job, she faces eviction. Living paycheck to paycheck is the way of life for folks in her neighborhood. She surmises the best way to overcome this bind is to seek out a former flame, Mike, who made it out of Southie, yet who may or may not be the father of her handicapped child. The cast features Dillon Maurer, Claire Bennett, Lily Nicole, Holli Saperstein, and Lee Lowrimore. Despite the distinct accent associated with this well-known U.S. neighborhood, Lawson maintains the interpretations and impersonations of it people will not be cartoonish. “I feel everyone has found the right balance,” he says. “We pulled back from the accent if it interfered with the moment. I would rather not sacrifice emotion for the sake of a 100-percent authentic accent.” With five different locations featured over the course of the play, set design has proved quite a feat. Wanting to ensure the surroundings match the depth of characters, Lawson kept spacial issues at the forefront of design for the intimate Red Barn Studio. “Lance Howell pulled it off brilliantly," he says. "We could’ve gone with an implied set that was a bit abstract, but I felt that the story and characters were so real that I wanted their surroundings to be as real as possible.”

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Self-Deprecating Charm:

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The humorous storytelling of Kyle Kinane comes to Dead Crow Comedy Club By: Shea Carver

n December 2013, comedian Kyle Kinane embarked on a Twitter war with Pace Picante Salsa that had many people praising sauciness in more ways than one. Kinane posted a remark in January 2013 that read: “Pace Picante ads do everything short of calling you a queer for not eating their salsa.” He followed it up by posting, “‘Unless your mouth is full of dicks, you should be eating Pace Picante-brand salsa’—ad exec’s winning pitch to Pace Picante-brand salsa.” Twelve months later @Pace_Foods liked Kinane’s harsh verbiage, which sent the comedian on a rampage of more insulting tweets, including: “I wouldn’t rub Pace Picante-brand salsa on my asshole if my turds came out on fire.” Again, @ Pace_Foods liked the remark, which led Kinane to question if Pace actually paid a human to run their Twitter account or if an autobot simply praised any tweet with the “Pace Picante” name in it. This back-and-forth exchange of Kinane’s mockery and Pace’s likes lasted many hours. It even came with “Pace employees” offering blackmail bribes for free cases of salsa to be sent to Kinane. And then came the “firing” of Miles, a Pace employee

caught in the crossfire. Eventually, it led to the company suspending their Twitter account and honoring a modern-day “victory” to a comedian who made a mark on social media. Then ... the truth. It all was a hoax led by Randy Liedtke and Brendon Walsh of the podcast “The Bone Zone” on AllThingsComedy.com. Liedtke and Walsh set up a faux Pace Twitter account in August 2013 and baited the comedian. Kinane’s response: “Welp, I done been had. Master prankster @randyliedtke got me. Got questions? Ask him. Sorry. I wanted it to be real too.” Liedtke did send 10 jars of salsa to Kinane’s house, though. It only took a short time for the exchange to reach classic status among Twitter wars, as many news outlets picked up the story. Aside from putting a spotlight on the validity of brand marketing in a modern world, Kinane makes it clear it won’t be his pièce de résistance. He merely remains a good sport about the prank. “Randy’s always been my friend,” Kinane tells encore. “People started following me [from this], for sure. Some folks still bring it up. I guess it was bigger than I realized. But I don’t want it to become my own personal ‘I’m Rick James, bitch.’” Kinane has used Twitter as a platform to create succinct writing and even test the waters on

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SAUCY AND UPBEAT: Kyle Kinane returns to Wilmington and Dead Crow Comedy Room on Wednesday, August 13th. Courtesy, Adam Segal

new material before it hits the stage. “Twitter is a notepad,” he explains. “That’s it. I throw some stuff out there, and if it gets a little traction, maybe I’ll use it as a premise.” Still, the live interaction between audience and comedian is what fuels the standup performer most. Kinane’s known to take everyday life situations and mold them into self-deprecating snippets of profundity. “I get an idea and a couple bullet points to follow through on and see if anyone responds,” he describes. “Even if it isn’t funny, if it comes out conversationally, and I’m still fascinated enough with the idea or thought to keep blabbing about it—even if there aren’t any laughs initially—then, I keep hammering it. If I start talking and realize, ‘Oh, this thought is real stupid now that I’ve laid it out there,’ then I dump it.” Kinane moved from Chicago to LA in 2003 to expand his standup career. Since, he’s traveled with hailed comedians like Patton Oswalt and Daniel Tosh, as well as landed on Variety’s “Ten Comics to Watch in 2010” and released his debut album, “Death of the Party,” the same year. He’s made TV appearances (“Conan,” “Comedy Central Presents”) and released a DVD special in 2012 called, “Whiskey Icarus.” Being on the road inspires him most. “Nothing duplicates the feeling of saying it onstage and seeing if it works,” he remarks, recently having come off a tour with Dave Ross. Kinane’s material has an ease to it mainly because it’s relatable. He talks of drunken stupors, his beard, being a creative writing major, crappy day jobs—basically, anything and everything

most people in Western society connect with. He’s sardonic but likable. He’s even referred to himself as the quite an upbeat comedian. “It’s disingenuous to be onstage and act like my life is garbage when it’s not,” he notes. “I’m happy with my place in life, which is great for me as a person but terrible for me as a comedian. How much bitching can you listen to from a comedian anyway?” However, Kinane has a way of enlightening subjects to reveal turns and twists of the human condition. Like little psychological canapés for the brain, his writing and storytelling manages to snack on the mundane in a way that leads to larger forkfuls of inward analyzation. “I like hearing growth in people,” he says, “and I like trying to grow personally. I enjoy hearing someone’s act change as their life changes. I still talk about drinking, but not in the ‘whoo, party!’ way I used to, maybe. I don’t want to be a 40-year-old party animal. I’m not saying I’m locking it all down and jumping on the straight and narrow, but hangovers are feeling a bit immature nowadays.” Once a closed-caption writer for “Girls Gone Wild” (“Pretty pointless thing to do, but the company and the coworkers were nice, and they gave us health insurance,” he says), today the comedian supplements his standup by doing voice-over work for Comedy Central. Yet, live humor is where he thrives, even if he thinks becoming a comedian was his only choice. “I have no skills,” he quips. “I have nothing beneficial to offer society. I’ve got a functioning body that can pile things or shovel things. That’s it. Being funny isn’t a skill. It’s a personality trait. I tried to capitalize on a personality trait because I had no other skills of value.” Judging by the audience roar, he chose wisely. Feedback often come in laughter and sellout crowds, as he did a few years back when he toured through Wilmington. Kinane will return to Dead Crow Comedy Room on Wednesady, August 13th. “Laugh at the jokes you like, don’t laugh at the ones you don’t like,” Kinane suggests. “And if you don’t like me, go do something else. It’s a great big world full of exciting choices. If you don’t like a comic, don’t sit there and boo or heckle like a piece of shit—go do something more rewarding and deserving of your time.”

DETAILS: Kyle Kinane Dead Crow Comedy Club 265 N. Front Street, 8 p.m. Aug. 13, 8pm • Tickets: $12 http://deadcrowcomedy.com

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Showing Sisu:

arts > art

Local artists demonstrate determination in box form By: Jay Workman

he Finnish word “sisu” (pronounced see-sue), which connotes determination, bravery and resilience, doesn’t properly translate into other languages. If I had to make a comparison, I’d say it’s like “chutzpah” in Yiddish. In Spanish, it’s “cojones.” To borrow a phrase from rapper Ice Cube, it’s “don’t stop, get it, get it.” Local artists Danny Samppala and Melissa Manley have been practicing major sisu for 35 years. Both grew up in the Port City, lived in adjoining neighborhoods and attended the same middle and high school. They’ve shared a creative friendship ever since. Their first collaborative venture together is appropriately named, “Sisu” and it’s imbued with their indelible spirit of perseverance. The exhibit contains over two dozen boxes—small, tall, arched, ornate, stained and lit—displayed at 621N4TH. The gallery’s openly flowing white walls and pedestals lend themselves to a box’s

ability to define a space. The same can be said for the artists. Samppala is pure Finnish. His Scandinavian heritage inspires a large portion of the show’s pieces. Primarily self-taught, he has worked in many mediums, including visual arts, theatre, film, music, and graphic and web design. It’s evident he’s a skilled carpenter, too. Samppala constructed all the show’s boxes out of salvaged wood he collected over time from work sites and places of meaning. Manley describes the exhibit as “a lot of Danny and a little bit of me,” but I disagree. There’s a magnetic balance between them. What Samppala brings to the table in terms of architecture and assembly, Manley matches with academic tenacity and an artistic background. Her mediums include watercolors, metals and even sausage casings (which were utilized by ancient civilizations for their adhesive qualities). Currently, she teaches a metalsmithing course at Cape Fear Architectural artwork: This piece titled “Chaff ” demonstrates Samppala and Manley’s kismet teamwork. Photo by Dennis Walsak.

Community College. Her keen abilities are apparent in pieces like “Colossus,” a tall cabinet with doors adorned by hammered and embellished sheets of copper. A piece entitled “Ancestors” stuns as an example of their collaborative style. The box itself is made of pine boards Samppala saved from a burn pile. Now expertly connected, their shape is reminiscent of a cathedral arch with sides that curve up into a soft point. A bound book resembling a v-shaped accordion file is splayed out in the hollow center. Together, the structure’s appearance is that of a stained-glass window. When removed, the book’s pages reveal Manley’s stunning watercolor pigments accented with images of ancient Scandinavian petroglyphs. Samppala explains the different types of sisu—good, bad, and the kind that’s not necessarily attached to the physical plane. “As I get older,” he expounds, “I realize [sisu] has more to do with spiritual and psychological stamina: making it through hard times, always being in the present moment, and not getting sidetracked by negative thinking.” Those concepts resonate with Manley, too. She likens the spirit of sisu to her lasting friendship with Samppala, and their 20 encore |august 6 – 12, 2014 | www.encorepub.com

ability to remain thriving artists in a town that has gone through the financial ringer. When considering mental, physical or financial hardship, boxes can represent stability and a sense of security. “There’s containment, there’s safety, there’s sacredness to the interior,” Manley explains. “And I love the idea of place.” All of those notions are encased in another shared piece: “Thunder Roll.” It’s the essence of a sacred interior and place, especially to Wilmingtonians. Five years ago, Samppala received a call from a friend at Thalian Hall. Some heating and air repairs resulted in the removal of several boards from the area around one of Thalian’s most unique features, the thunder roll. It uses wooden troughs and cannon balls to create the effect of thunder. Samppala collected the pieces and held on to them until last year. Now a two-foot heart pine box sits atop four legs. The wood is slightly rough and grainy—reminiscent of centuries-old milling techniques—and is a rich caramel color. The low rumble of its presence instantly is amplified by the two lightning bolt-shaped metal hinges that fasten the door in place. It creates a striking collaboration and a rejuvenated chunk of local history. Perhaps the best work the pair has assembled is their own local history, which comes pieced together by decades of friendship and artistic pursuit. While no other language has succeeded in translating Finland’s spirit of resilience, Samppala paraphrases it nicely: “It’s easy to give up on things, but it’s nice when you don’t.” That’s sisu.

DETAILS: Sisu

Collaborative works by Daniel Samppala and Melissa Manley On display by appointment through September 621N4TH, 621 North 4th St. (910) 520-3325

Artfuel.inc

2165 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 343 5233 Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com

Artfuel Inc. Volume 38 features artists Sarah Peacock, Luke Worley, Matt Hoyme, Shawn Dougherty, Brent Kye, and Kurt Elkins.

ArtExposure!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 • 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

ArtExposure is offering summer camps for children ages 7-11. Each camp focuses on a different medium.and will run through August 1st. Go to the website www.artexposure50. com and click on Classes for Children for more information. The show, "Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle" is open to all NC artists. The deadline to enter is August 22nd. The show opens on September 12th with a reception from 6-8pm. Download the entry form by going to www.artexposure50.com and clicking on the Call for Entries page. We will display the unique works of George Walter Cole in October with an opening reception on October 10th from 6-8pm. If you haven't seen George's unique work, you are in for a treat and a lot of fun!

CAPE FEAR NATIVE

114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Fri.. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. www.capefearnative.com

Featured this month is Jenny McKinnon Wright, known for her impressionistic, colorful paintings of our stunning natural environment. View the collection until August 21. Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists and craftspeople inspired by nature. Here you’ll find original paintings on canvas and reclaimed river wood, handmade jewelry, local photography, sail bags, handmade wood products, tiles, note cards, historic maps, books and our exclusive Wilmington city map tees/totes/prints.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level 910-362-7431 Tues.-Fri., noon - 5 p.m.

Sally Jacobs' recent paintings explore fundamental questions surrounding her role as a mother. In this exhibition, Jacobs’ 5-year-

old son is often her muse. The paintings record the psychological push and pull between mother and son. The figures are embedded into fields of abstract environments, which embody a charged, energetic expression of place. Her show, Excavations, will hang at 200 N. Hanover Street, in Wilmington, NC.

New Elements Gallery 201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com

"Deja View" features the works of Raleigh artist Bob Rankin remain on display through August 16th. The show will consist of abstract interpretations of the Carolina coast, non-objective abstractions as well as abstractions from India and Nepal. Rankin's work is highly energetic and colorful, utilizing geometric shapes with a combination of brushwork and palette knife. His compositions have a cohesion that is straight-forward and dynamic.

River to Sea Gallery 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910)-763-3380 Tues.-Sat. 11am-5p; Sun. 1-4pm.

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunsetrivermarketplace.com

In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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Uninhibited, Fearless and Nuts:

arts > film

‘Lucy’ manages to entertain and be different

films this week Cinematique

By: Anghus

Cinematique at Thalian Hall’s Main Stage (unless otherwise noted) 310 Chestnut Street • $8-$10 Mondays through Wednesdays (unless otherwise noted), 7 p.m. www.thalianhall.org

ave you ever seen a movie so invested in its premise you end up liking it despite its flaws? I like being surprised. As a guy who sees a lot of movies, I’ve come to terms with a few grim realities of my profession—one being that I’m rarely surprised by a movie. The vast majority of films released in theaters come with months, if not years, of news stories. We hear about movies from the moment they are conceptualized. We hear about whatever actor or actress signs on to star. Then there are the influx of trailers released on YouTube. Few movies could be called “surprises” in a day and age when every aspect of production and marketing is heavily scrutinized prior to release. “Lucy” is a pleasant surprise. It’s a movie I knew little of until commercials started into heavy rotation over the last few weeks. Each uses Morgan Freeman’s familiar voice to push the idea that humans only use 10 percent of their brain. Lucy ingests a chemical agent which allows her to access a significantly higher portion. She begins to radically evolve into something beyond human. For some reason, her development comes accompanied by a lot of guns and violence with Asian gangsters. The strange, hack-andslash style marketing made me think this was going to be a mess. The gun-toting hotness of ScarJo (Scarlett Johansson), the narration of Morgan Freeman implying some science fiction, and violent Asian gangsters led me to question: How could this work? Director Luc Besson (“The Professional”) turns this interesting scenario into an eccentric and relentless cartoon of broad ideas; it compels. The movie also is helped by rapid-fire pace and some intriguing framing devices. The film introduces Lucy, a student drifting through life and hanging with the wrong crowd. She gets into an unfortunate situation: A briefcase is handcuffed to her wrist, and she has to deliver it to a devious Asian gangster. The contents are an experimental synthetic drug that renders a freakish high by jumpstarting your brain. Lucy is taken hostage, cut open and the bag is surgically implanted in her for transport. As a drug mule, she can transport the product without being caught. When the drugs start leaking into her system, unintended side effects surface. We all have heard the expression: “We only use 10 percent of our brains.” Actually, it isn’t true. We utilize a greater portion of our brain but only operate with about 10 percent

reel to reel

Insane In the mebrane: Scarlett Johansson plays Lucy, a woman whose brain capacity has been heightened by a strange, new drug. Courtesy photo.

at a time. Still, Besson plays with science fiction not science fact. As the drug seeps into Lucy’s system, she gains enlightenment and heightened abilities. At first she’s merely super observant and becomes faster. As her brain ratchets up 10 percent at a time, she gets smarter and stronger but loses more of her humanity. She realizes there’s a finite amount of time before her evolution ends up being fatal. Lucy journeys to recover the remaining stashes of the super drug and contacts Doctor Samuel (Freeman), a scientist whose research may be able to save her life. The only thing standing between Lucy and universal enlightenment are the armed gangsters trying to hunt her down. It’s an interesting mash-up of high-concept and brainless fun. There are so many strange moments in “Lucy,” it almost feels like something from the mad mind of Terry Gilliam ("Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "Life of Brian"). The director works on weird levels, recalling some of his more bizarre movies, like “The Fifth Element.” He’s not afraid to get a little ridiculous to keep audiences entertained. The film’s conclusion is both odd and satisfying. Lucy’s journey ends up taking her through an acid trip of space and time. It’s not perfect, but “Lucy” was a surprise. I can honestly say there isn’t a film like it out there right now. Like “Snowpiercer,” it picks a

direction and goes with it. It is uninhibited, fearless and at times completely nuts. In my book, that justifies its existence. I wish I had more experiences at the cinema like “Lucy.” Movies that try to be different and refuse to apologize for it.

8/6: “Life Itself” (2014)—A documentary film that recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert. (118 minutes) 8/11-13: “Snowpiercer” (2013)— Set in a future where a failed climate-change experiment kills all life on the planet except for a lucky few who boarded the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe, where a class system emerges. Rated R, 126 min.

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DETAILS Lucy

★ ★ ★ 1/2 ★ ★ Starring Scarlett Johansson Morgan Freeman and Min-sik Choi Directed by Luc Besson

Thalian Hall Studio Theatre 310 Chestnut Street • $7 8/7, 7 p.m.: “Coriolanus” (2011)—A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city. (123 minutes). Directed by Ralph Fiennes; written by John Logan (screenplay), William Shakespeare (play); starring Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Brian Cox

Rated R

Wilmington Weekly Film Mixer

Giant Cafe, 1200 N. 23rd St. Ste. 209 Free, 7 p.m. Check out a mixer for all those involved with the NC film and video industry. All are welcome: filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, producers, camera crew, art department, marketers, promoters, investors, and supporters. Open mic at 7 p.m. Please prepare for 60 seconds or less. (A minute foes faster than you think!) Stay for one-on-one networking after and a musicians showcase, too! Don’t forget your business cards!

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Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide

grub&guzzle

Halligan's Pub

3317 Masonboro Loop Rd. (910) 791-1019 1900 Eastwood Rd. (910) 679-4172

American BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com

Blue surf cafÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including waffles, skillet hashes and sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi and signature meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our house favorites Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try

the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu. ■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

The dixie grill

The Dixie Grill has undergone numerous transformations over the years. It has been a white linen establishment, a no-frills diner and pool hall, a country café and now a classic American diner. The menu hearkens back to an aesthetic that equated good food with freshness, flavor and a full stomach. This combination has earned The Dixie Grill the Encore Reader’s Choice award for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Diner” several times. Call the Dixie an homage to the simplicity of southern cuisine, call it a granola greasy spoon, call it whatever you like. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST and LUNCH:

OPEN 7 days a week. Serving Breakfast and Lunch daily from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington

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.

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Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847. ■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

HENRY’S

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 60 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

Elijah’s

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929. SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials. ■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m. ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

Holiday Inn Resort

Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh

Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach. ■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat.. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

Halligan's pub

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where

from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; "Date night menu," $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

Ogden Tap room

Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a happy camper. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11:00amMidnight, Fri & Sat 11:00am-1:00 am, Sunday Noon - Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8:00-10:00 ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com

Dog), all-beef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

Southport (910) 457-7017 Front St. Wilmington (910) 251-7799 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

YoSake Downtown Sushi lounge

Asian BLUE ASIA

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

big thai ii

fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop & Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

The little dipper

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433. ■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates

pine valley market

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s BestOf awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

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

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts). And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m. ■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m. ■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

hibachi to go

and they can eat for only $0.99! Visit us at our Ogden location where you can dine- in or take-out or our Hampstead location where you can drivethru, walk-up, or take-out. ■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200 ■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.com

If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location

Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172. ■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. ■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com - @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

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

Thai Spice

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.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

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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

Dinner Theatre

theatrenow

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street 910.399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington and Greater Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.co

Indian tandoori Bites

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11-2:30 pm (Lunch Buffet) & 5-10 pm (Dinner), Sat. - Sun. 11:30 -3:00 pm (Lunch) & 5-10 pm (Dinner) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net

Irish THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910-763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of down-

town Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Open at 6 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide. ■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m. ■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

Italian EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or

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take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us at 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue). ■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highestquality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.3 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

siena trattoria

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients. ■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible

smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

Latin American san juan cafe

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Nightly specials ■ WEBSITE: www.sanjuancafenc.com

Organic LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic 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: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded. ■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

Seafood DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

FISH BITES

Home of the freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank. Try one of our signature entrees like Fish Bites Tuna Filet, Stuffed Flounder or The Fishermans Stew. We have unique appetizers like Oyster Bombs, Shrimp Bombs, or Grouper Cheeks(who knew Groupers had cheeks!!). Have your Fresh Catch prepared to your delight, pan seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or fried. We will accomodate any taste. The Daily Special Board features creative dishes that highlight our Chef’s creative culinary skills. We make a fantastic steamer platter with Crab Legs, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and Mussels. The possibilities are endless. We have the largest selection of seafood in the area. Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal, we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted! 6132-11 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 791-1117 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: The freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank! ■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.com

Hieronymus

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar. ■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

oceanic

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S.

Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier. ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

The Pilot House

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.

Sports Bar

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector

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This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the

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Having opened in early spring 2013, Sealevel Restaurant is celebrating their one-year anniversary serving your plantbased diet needs. Chef Nikki Spears prepares well-executed, simple, snacky, sandwichy, and seasonally changing meals. From a nearly guilt-free American veggie cheeseburger, to fresh sushi, fish and shrimp “burgers,” falafel, fish tacos and avocado melt pitas, Sealevel caters to the needs of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. The restaurant serves organic and local food as much as possible, as well as Med-Leb, and Cal-Mex and Cal-Japanese style foods. Stop by and try one of their new hand-selected, whole-fruit smoothies, as well as specialties like and the Brown Rice Tortilla and Vegan Kale Nachos. Sushi rolls unique to Sealevel Restaurant are served, and vegan and gluten-free desserts like Key Lime Pie, MochaVanilla Frozen Pie, and cookies. Drop by daily for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., or for dinner, Thurs. - Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196. ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactoseintolerant and seafood-friendly fare! ■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

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Canapé treats dinner like an art form By: Rosa Bianca

anapé is easy to review in a single sentence: Drop everything and eat there immediately. After that, though, it gets more complicated to write about effectively. Permit me to explain: Canapé is one of those restaurants I can’t get enough of. Chef Matthew Gould uses the freshest ingredients and local produce, and works with farms like Muenster’s, Old River and Red Beard, among others. The menu changes practically daily, as new items become available or existing ones don’t pass muster. Take that dedication to quality and add an innovative menu with clever preparation techniques, and it’s an all-too-rare dining experience. There should be a lot more places like Canapé, and I implore everyone to support them when they find one. And I’d like to repeat part of that because I think it’s important: There are many places to eat in Wilmington, but only a handful in which to dine. Canapé is a dining experience. That doesn’t mean it takes a long

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time to eat through dinner or that it’s expensive. It means that Canapé is more than just a place to intake calories to survive a little longer. Here, food is an art form. But it’s tough to review a place that changes its menu so frequently. Bear in mind, while I’m confident that anyone interested in dining will love Canapé, his or her mileage may vary in terms of menu items offered. Put simply, go but don’t go expecting to see exactly what I describe. Diners may or may not find the same dishes available, but I am confident they’ll like whatever they find. Canapé’s greatest strength is its innovative way of looking at food. I did their tasting menu for $65 and found items re-imagined in ways I’m not creative enough to come up with on my own. Take, for example, a salad made entirely of shaved zucchini. In what looked like a rather painstaking effort, the zucchini was run across a blade so each strip took on the shape of a papardelle noodle. The new presentation gave an unfamiliar texture to the vegetable, playing havoc with preconceived notions about how zucchini should taste or feel in the mouth. Add to that a housemade farm cheese, which I admit I found a little bland, and a green garlic vinaigrette, which was anything but bland, and it became a new take on salad not found in many places in Wilmington. This is not to say that Gould can’t do the classics right. A sliced New York strip, with roasted potatoes and haricot verts, proved to be one of the better steaks I’ve had in quite some time. The potatoes, roasted crispy with a few pieces of equally crispy garlic thrown in, were lively and vibrant. Gould resisted the urge so many talented chefs have to over-season the high quality cut of beef and instead was satisfied to cook it to a perfect medium rare. Someday I’ll either ply him with alcohol or torture him on the rack until he tells me how he got a NY strip so tender it could be fork-cut. My own household experience with a strip has not been similar. But back to the crazy stuff. Shrimp and tomatoes in a tomato broth with fennel and bok choy was another winner. Slightly spicy, and with hints of anise imparted by the fennel, this was a surprisingly light and refreshing summer dish. The shrimp maintained its texture, cooked perfectly to a pop, and added a briny goodness I love so much. My duck was a mild disappointment. Cooked a little rarer than I prefer, it was a touch chewy. The duck came with a hazelnut-ground concoction dubbed “edible earth,” which gave a surprisingly pleasant, if grainy textural counterpoint to the chewy bird. I have not a single objection to the flavors presented, just a personal bias in favor of duck cooked medium with a crispy layer of skin.

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EDIBLE ART: Canapé’s menu changes frequently. Currently they’re offering scallops with heirloom tomatoes, zucchini and pistachios, as well as a lemon custard and berry splash dessert. Photo by Holland Dotts

My dessert was a wonder. In fact, desserts at Canapé have been interesting, thanks to Gould’s preference toward playing with liquid nitrogen. Lemon ice cream served with blueberry jus and frozen sugar air tasted bold, but subdued enough not to pucker my lips from the strong acidic citrus. The rich lemon flavor was evident, not overpowering, and the frozen sugar air gave a radically different mouthfeel to the dessert, which made the whole thing special and different. Gould explained that he froze air bubbles in the sugar which would melt in the heat of our mouths. The feeling against the tongue defied description and should be experienced first-hand to comprehend. Paired

with the bartender’s Elderberry Flip—Saint Germaine, gin, egg white, and bitters—it ended the meal on a high note. In fact, I should mention that when I dined, I asked the bartender to pair my tasting courses accordingly. To be frank, between the wine pairings, the two carft beers I opened with, and the two bottles of Veuve that a friend bought, I’m not entirely sure my memory of the alcohol served are up to the high standards of journalism to which we’re all accustomed. But I remember liking all the drinks—perhaps a bit too much. Foodie or not, Canapé is for everyone, even if everyone doesn’t know it yet. They serve lunch Tuesday through Fridays and offer street food, like homemade ramen noodle bowls, burgers and tacos. They also do Sunday brunch with standards like Benedicts and crêpes. Yet, dinner is where their creativity bursts. Sure, the menu can seem daunting to those who are a bit more picky than I, but Gould’s new twists on old favorites make it a worthwhile jaunt. It explains why some of us love dining as much as we do. Canapé deserves attention. Do not waste another night on a mediocre pizza or (heaven, help me) fast food burger when there is a seat available at 1001 N. 4th Street.

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Legends that Bind Us All: Book provides an historically accurate and personlized look at local lore Above: John Hirchak disusses his new book. authors his first book. 30 encore |august 6 – 12, 2014 | www.encorepub.com

eteran author John Hirchak will be the first to tell you his new book, “Legends Of Old Wilmington And Cape Fear” came very close to becoming a myth. He also is well-aware admitting that his work nearly failed to exist sounds very commonplace. But the fact of the matter is, it’s the truth. On March 4th, 2009, just as Hirchak felt ready to assemble the mounds of ideas and notes piled in his office for the work, his step-daughter, Lindsay Marie Miller, sadly passed away. Her death made Hirchak physically and emotionally unable to create life through the art of storytelling. And it was then compounded by the death of his high-school best friend, Mark Thomas Feeley, and the unrelenting heartache on the drive to New York City for the funeral. It all prompted Hirchak to realize every moment that passes is gone—never to be recaptured again. If Hirchak was ever going to proceed—not just with the book but partaking in life as a whole without wasting what little time is given to us—the time was then. “Legends Of Old Wilmington and Cape Fear” was published this year; however, it’s not a simple read geared toward proving or disproving the fantastical lore that floods Wilmington. Sure, each page gives clarity about tales and legends, but it delves much deeper. It tells of infamous pirates like Blackbeard (who really wasn’t all that infamous) and the sly Calico Jack Rackham. Topsy the famous elephant, who escaped from the circus, also stomps through a few pages. Readers will get a kick out of the reaction Wilmingtonians had to such characters; one resident identied the elephant as a varmint that liked to shove collard greens up her rear end. Explosive train wrecks, fervently fought battles, and the folklore of Revolutionary and Civil War heroes—who haunt the taverns they once gathered—are explained. Hirchak’s book offers a very palatable slice of universal emotion by painting each fabled character as they are all too often forgotten to be: human. Hirchak makes it clear legends are not just about the events that trickle down with passages of time. Legends are about the people, the emotions, and the surviving connections we have with them. It's easy to only feel their relativity once understanding them in their true light. “When you look at the small pieces of historic events, we find little gems that make up the bigger events," Hirchak says. "Insignificant moments—those pieces— are made up of real people that do real things. People are people. For Wilmington itself, I think that we’ve been witness to a lot of history—directly or indirectly. Maybe we don’t have the strongest ties to some of the most important events of the biggest wars. Maybe Paul Revere didn’t ride

these streets, but we do have important ties to these events through our individuals.” Hirchak writes about these figures for readers to find joy in relating to. He hopes folks pick up the book for more than merely "debunking" popular dramatic lore. In all honesty, he wants readers to ignore any inaccuracies altogether that they’ve heard of or previously read about the legends. To him, it's not important. He revels in the the pure humanity of these epic beings. On some level, it’s their boldness that should be legendary. Hirchak admits the deeper he researched his book—the longer he lingered in museums, fact-checked and combed over old newspaper articles—the more he felt a strong sense to defend the people he was writing about against those who merely seek to disprove their lives. “I guess part of my problem," Hirchak admits, “is that in the rush to disprove something, there’s so little time given to finding out what really happened.” As an example, he refers to the legend of Mary Slocumb’s ride to Moores Creek National Battlefield in 1776. “Years ago researchers debunked Mary Slocumb’s ride,” Hirchak reports. “This implies the whole story is a lie. It seems like at some point someone should have asked if there was any remnant of truth to the whole story.” As it turns out, there is. Hirchak found

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Mary’s retelling of her story in a Mount Olive newspaper. In the article, Mary was 76; her memory was foggy. She simply confused Moores Creek with the lesser known battlefield of Rockfish. “In 1781 the Battle of Rockfish was fought 10 miles from Moores Creek,” Hirchak edifies. “Everyone latched onto Mary’s heroic ride on Moores Creek (a national battlefield) instead of Rockfish (good luck finding this battlefield). Does this mistake on her part make what she did any less heroic? I don’t want to pretend I am a historian, because I am not; however, heroic myth tends to be rooted in some factual events. I think it’s important to keep this in mind when trying to figure out what may have happened in any legend.” Quite simply, Hirchak takes the the passions of the people centered inside the legend and places them at the forefront. “These people I’m talking about are legends in their own right," he proclaims. “These people had the opportunity to do things in life none of us will ever see in our own lifetime. And now they’re no more. Looking back on what they did achieve while they were here…” Hirchak’s voice trails off, no doubt as her remembers Lindsey and Marl, as he considers all they accomplished in the short amount of time they were around. “They deserve the larger-than-life leg-

ends that surround them,” he concludes. “I hope readers of my book will take away the same feeling.” “Legends of Old Wilmington and Cape Fear” can be purchased at the Fort Fisher Historic Museum (1610 S. Fort Fisher Blvd.) and Two Sisters Bookery (318 Nutt St.). Hirchak will be signing copies of his work on August 9th from noon until 2 p.m. at The Black Cat Shoppe (8 Market Street) and at Costco (5351 Gingerwood Dr.) on August 24th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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s I began gathering my things, I heard Mrs. Warburg cough. When I looked up, she waved me over. Leaning back in her chair, she asked: “How do you think it went?” “Pretty good,” I said. “Sometimes I wish I could take all my students out for a round of espressos, but I doubt that’s in the budget if we still are using these old books.” Beneath her bangs, Mrs. Warburg’s visage remained blank—her eyes narrowed. “Listen, Julian,” she said, “those kids are taking advantage of you. You have no control. Jimmy Nothstein was chewing gum––I could see his mouth chomping all the way back here. Seth and Tina might as well get a room the way they touch each other all class. And Philip Turner spent the entire last 15 minutes drawing on the cover of his notebook.” Really? “Could you see what was it?” “A dragon.” “Awesome! I wonder if he’d share it with the rest of the . . .” “It’s not awesome; it’s not paying attention is what it is. When I teach a class, I’m aware of what my students are doing, Mr. Gray. Something of which I’m sad to say you seem blissfully unaware.” “That’s not true.” Her eyes widened, daring me. “I just don’t feel the need to treat them like . . .” “Like what?” Her face purpled. “It’s bad enough they’re forced to sit in this cold room with terrible lighting.” A moment passed. She took a deep breath. “Are you sure you want to be a teacher?” she asked. I tried to remain calm. “I blew off three parties over the weekend to prepare this lesson.” She leaned forward, propping herself up to stand. “What you are doing is OK if you want to sit in the back of the bus,” she said, “but not if you want to be their teacher.” Sweat dripped down my back despite the climate-controlled chill. “This is the third class you’ve taken over, and I can read it all over their faces: You have a reputation for being easy.” My brows creased together. “Even before they first came in here, they knew they could take advantage of you.” She took a deep breath, secure in her role as expert. “I want to see you take control.” “OK, I will." I nodded. It felt right. “You better believe you will, and you’re going to prove it by making an example out of one of them.” My shoulders sank. I stepped back. Tightening her fists, Mrs. Warburg walked

out from behind her desk—her heels clompping to the heavy door. She kicked aside the wooden wedge, and the door shut loudly— muffling the noise outside. “The students need to know you mean business,” she said, her voice lifting with each advancing step toward me. “OK, I’ll be tougher.” “Damn right you will. You can’t be afraid to assert some command—some discipline.” Her momentum pushed me back to where I knocked over a frame on her desk. “I don’t care who it is,” she said. The noise in the hallway quietened to a hush. “But in the next class you will give someone detention.” The rain had stopped. Birds sang outside the window, and took flurried turns on the cheap plastic feeder in the courtyard. “I don’t think I can just . . .” “At the rate you’re going, you will get a ‘C.’ That’s not going to look good on your résumé.” I looked down at her usually tidy desk. The picture knocked a few pens and paperclips to the floor, her papers stained with chamomile tea. “What if everyone’s good, like they usually are in third-period honors?” She held her glare. Was this some sort of initiation rite? She narrowed her eyes. “You’re going to have to do it sometime. You can’t be their teacher and their friend.” I picked up a smiling picture of her husband and set it back upright. She reached for her purse with a huff. “You have until the end of the day,” she said. I headed for the lav, took off my glasses and loosened my tie. It’s not the large things that send a man to the mad house; it’s a continuing series of small things––every unanswered email, errand, or bit of routine maintenance. There was laundry to wash and iron, trash to take out, grass to cut, a dog to walk and bathe for fleas, mindless conversation to endure (too many full of complaints), an overdue oil change, a slow-leaking tire, a bill to pay, a meal to fix, a toilet to clean, a rug to vacuum, mail to sort, a lesson to write, voicemails to return, forwards to delete, spyware to detect, a virus to quarantine, a printer that needs paper replacement, receipts to sort, balances to check, and checks to write. Not to mention going to actual work—it all felt like a swarm of insects burrowing beneath my skin. There were times when I seriously considered ending it all. I tried killing myself slowly with cigarettes, but they gave me headaches. So I began hoarding cans of food for the apocalypse instead. In my blood, I knew something was going to happen. Premonitions came to me late at

night when the day’s complexities had finally lifted. Bees told the story; they were disappearing in droves. The Earth was becoming a more difficult place to survive: food harder to procure, water a new cause for war. Fear of the future kept me up late, trains blowing by in the dead distance. Then I’d remember the breathing exercises taught to me by the girl with the purple hair. We’d had a poetry class together a couple of semesters ago, and I’d always try to walk out at the same time to walk her back to the dorms. I had been in another relationship (with Chloe) then, so I never asked her out. But I did start going to her meditation club meeting based solely on the name she chose: Mystery School. I mostly went out of curiosity at first, but grew to appreciate the quiet mind I felt after practicing. I continued to go sporadically even after she graduated, and we lost touch. Once I had moved back in with my parents to student teach, I relied on the breathing exercises to relieve stress and chip away at my fears. I admired those who could live fully in the moment, but I equally was bothered by their blindness. Was I the crazy one? All

signals pointed to a more desperate future. Unlimited growth was unsustainable. But in that moment of staring at myself in the mirror, I had a more immediate problem with which to contend: Mrs. Warburg’s ultimatum. “Why couldn’t I be paired with a nice teacher?” I asked my reflection. I cupped my hands under the faucet, splashed water in my eyes and let it run down my cheeks. I wiped with a paper towel, took a deep breath and polished my lenses. Making my way back to the classroom, the hall was mostly empty except for Mrs. Wilkins, a secretary, walking my way—her face unusually alive. “Did you hear about the plane crash?” she asked. “No,” I said. “What happened?” “In Manhattan,” she said, slowing her stride only slightly. “It’s all over the news.”

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CELEBRATE WILMINGTON Inducting the Medal of Honor recipients onto the Walk of Fame, Sat., 8/9, 4pm, at Cotton Exchange. Since 1996, Celebrate Wilmington! has recognized 22 Wilmingtonians who have attained national and international fame in their fields. 2014 class: Edwin Alexander Anderson, William David Halyburton, Charles Patrick Murray, Jr., and Eugene Ashley, Jr.

UNCW MIXER 8/7, 5:30pm: All UNCW Health & Applied Human Sciences Alumni are invited to a mixer at Shell Island Resort on Thursday, August 7 at 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Alumni are invited to come out and enjoy complimentary appetizers, refreshments, beach games and great Seahawk company! Complimentary parking is provided in the parking deck. ROCK THE BLOCK 8/9, 8am-2pm: MedNorth Health Center anRegister at https://appserv02.uncw.edu/events/ nounces Rock the Block 6, an annual commuevents.aspx?dept=2 by Sunday, August 3. For nity block party that promotes health education questions contactgargiulok@uncw.edu or call 910and provides free screenings to the community. 962-2587. Free. Shell Island Beach Resort2700 N. Provides local residents with access to free Lumina Blvd. health ed and includes free live music, food

and activities for the children. Focus will be on increasing awareness of the effects of oral health, physical fitness and nutrition on overall wellness. Body mass index assessments; blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and oral screenings; HIV testing and other free services are planned. Community health and wellness organizations are invited to participate and distribute information about their programs and services. Local musicians, poets, drill teams, choirs, dancers and other performers are invited to showcase their talents. MedNorth Health Center’s mission is to foster healthy communities by promoting health education and healthy lifestyles through wellness and prevention programs. Roxanna Ellis: 910-202-8652. Free. 925 N. 4th Street

SARUS FESTIVAL Sarus Festival for Site-Specific and Experimental Art, 8/21-24, 6:30pm. Free/open to the public, donations appreciated. Festival organized by the Alban Elved Dance Company returns, presenting intellectually stimulating interdisciplinary performances that are uniquely created for natural and urban spaces in the greater Wilmington area. The festival offers a platform for all artistic disciplines and interdisciplinary projects to enrich the cultural landscape by fostering artistic growth and cross-pollination between community members, local, regional and international artists. Full schedule: http://sarusfestival.weebly.com. Cameron Art Museum, corner of S. 17th and Independence Blvd. FRIDAY VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Variety of dates, variety of entertainment—bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Select Friday evenings (through 9/19). Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach

charity/fundraisers STUFF THE BACKPACK CAMPAIGN Brigade Boys andGirls Club is seeking companies and individuals to sponsor children for their sixth annual “Stuff the Backpack” Campaign. Participation in the Stuff the Backpack Campaign gives donors the opportunity to provide a new backpack and school supplies to a Club child in need of assistance this school year. The Club will provide donors with tags detailing the age, gender, grade and a list of recommended school supplies for each child. The donor simply picks one or more tags, purchases a backpack and fills it up with the recommended school supplies! Over the last five years the Club has distributed over 775 backpacks to local children in need. The goal this year is to provide 250 backpacks to club kids in need. Angie Hill: 910-392-0747 or ahill@brigadebgc.org. CF LITERACY VOLUNTEER TRAINING Three or four 3-hour classes taught over a 2-week period. Trainings include techniques and content for working with adult learners. Tutor trainees must attend all classes before being matched with a student Candidates are encouraged (but not required) to take CFLC 101—a free 2-hour orientation to the Cape Fear Literacy Council in which we describe who we serve and how we do it. Next CFLC 101 Orientation is Wed., 8/6, 5:30-7:30pm, at Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 S. 17th St. Next English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tutor Training will be on 8/12, 13, and 14 from 6:309:30pm at Cape Fear Literacy Council. To become a certified ESOL tutor a volunteer must attend 9 hours of training and observe 2 classes to gain the basic skills needed to help an ESOL student succeed. The ESOL Tutor Training includes techniques and content for working with adult speakers of other languages. The focus is on strategies for developing listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary skills to help students navigate everyday life and to achieve academic goals. Workshop material fees are $30 if you will be volunteering for CFLC or our partner organizations, or $50 if you are getting certified for another non-partner organization (a list will be provided for tutors). Next Adult

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Literacy (AL) Tutor Training will be on 9/15, 17, 22 and 24, from 6-9pm at Cape Fear Literacy Council. To become a certified ABL tutor a volunteer must attend 12 hours of training to gain the basic skills needed to help an ABL student succeed. The ABL Tutor Training includes techniques and content for working with adult learners. Focus is on strategies for teaching alphabetics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Workshop material fees are $20 if you will be volunteering for CFLC or $50 if you are getting certified for another organization. Call CFLC at (910) 251-0911 to reserve your spot. MAKING MIRACLES HAPPEN 8/10, noon: Charity cornhole tournament benefiting ACCESS of Wilmington Miracle League. Live Music from Blue Rock, Raffles & lots of FUN! Reg-

theatre/auditions KISS ME, KATE Fri. 8/8-Sun. 8/10. Fri. 8/15-Sun. 8/17. Wed.-Sat. performances at 8pm. Sun., 3pm. Opera House Theatre Co. presents “Kiss Me, Kate,” winner of very first Tony for best musical in 1949. This raucous and riotously funny play-within-a-play features two divorced performers starring opposite one another in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Tensions mount and tempers flare as Fred and Lilli’s backstage battle spills out onto the stage. Lilli is ready to dump the show—and Fred— mid-performance to be the wife of a domineering U.S. Army general, but the show must go on, even if it’s at gunpoint! Tickets, $29, (910) 632-2285 or online at thalianhall.org. Thalian, 310 Chestnut St.

TACT ACADEMY CLASSES Thalian Association’s new six-month semester of theater arts classes for budding School starts back on August 26th, which means parents young actors age 4 to 18. Thalian Associaare planning their children’s afterschool activities. Thalian tion Children’s Theater will offer classes for Association Children’s Theatre is signing up young actors, students ages 7-18, in addition to a special ages 4 to 18, to take part in their numerous TACT Academy Tots class for children ages 4-6. Classes will be held at the HBHUSO/Community classes. The courses take place over a six-month semester Arts Center at 120 S. 2nd St., and at and culminate in a final performance on March 8th, 2015 the NE Branch for family and friends. Sign up at the Community Arts of the New Hanover Library, Executive Center, 2nd Street Stage, on Saturday, August 16th, from Development Center at 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Early reg. will be at the Com10 a.m. to noon. Semester begins September 2nd. munity Arts Center on Saturday, 8/16, 10am-noon. Six-month semester will begin 9/2 and continue through 3/5. All students will be invited istration is $15 for a 2 person team the day of tourto perform in the Children’s Theater Academy nament or $10 for a 2 person team if you pre-regisShowcase on Sun., 3/8/2015, on the 2nd Street ter by Saturday, August 9, 2014. To pre-register go Stage in the Community Arts Center. Susan: shato http://miracleleaguewilm.org/make-a-donation/ bas@thalian.org make your $10 donation, be sure to note in the memo line that this is for Making Miracles Happen CLOSER or MMH, print your reciept & bring to the tourna8/7-10, 15-17, 22-24, 8pm; Sun, 5pm. Feat. Anna ment. $15 day of to play in tournament. Admission: Gamel, jonathan Tyler Berry, Erin Hunter, Kenneth $15+ Courts and Sports, 3525 Lancelot Lane Rosander. $10-$15. Written by Patrick Marber and directed by Aaron Willings. A look at relationNO PLACE LIKE HOME LUNCHEON ships between four different people whose lives 3rd annual “There Is No Place Like Home” Lunintertwine over a four-year period. Strong adult lancheon sponsored bythe AMEZ Housing Comguage and content. 111 Grace Street munity Development Corporation will be held onThursday, 8/14, 11:30 am at the Terraces at Sir GOOD PEOPLE Tyler. Boxed lunch. Donations appreciated. Funds Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighborhood donated will assist us in fulfilling our mission to where a night on the town means a few rounds of providedecent, affordable housing to low to moderbingo, where this month’s paycheck covers last ate income people throughinnovative programs of month’s bills, and where Margie Walsh has just housing and human development in southeasternbeen let go from yet another job. Facing eviction North Carolina. 910-815-3826 or linda@amezhousand scrambling to catch a break, Margie thinks an ing.org. www.amezhousing.org old fling who’s made it out of Southie might be her ticket to a fresh new start. But is this apparently A BRUNCH OF CLASSIC CARS self-made man secure enough to face his humble 8/16, 9am: Porters Neck Country Club, 8403 beginnings? Margie is about to risk what little she Vintage Club Circle. Includes brunch, car show, has left to find out. With his signature humorous live music, kids’ activities, hot wheels derby ($5 glow, Lindsay-Abaire explores the struggles, shiftper car), raffle and prizes. Adults $25, kids $10 ing loyalties and unshakeable hopes that come (5 and under free) car entry $15 (classic car entry with having next to nothing in America. Admisincludes 1 adult ticket). Purchase tickets at Assion: $25. Red Barn Theater, 1122 S 3rd St. Presistance League Thrift Store, 420 Eastwood Rd. sented by The Thalian Association will run ThursSponsored by Haines Financial llc. Proceeds benSat, 7:30pm; Sun, 3 p.m., 8/7-30, at the Red Barn efit Assistance League of Greater Wilmington and Studio. Tickets: 910-251-1788. Greater Porters Neck Area Foundation. For more information, call 910-777-7824 or email Erica@ THE BARD’S BROADS amommysjourney.com 8/8-30: By Anthony Lawson, ayoung Will Shakespeare is influenced by the ‘ladies” at his favorite CARNIVAL DAY/KICKOFF PARTY JDRF WALK pub. Includes an Elizabethan-inspired 3-course 8/23, 11am: Carnival games, inflatables by Fowlers meal. Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets $32/ Funflatables, hot dogs by The Trolley Stop, funnel adult, $18 show only. Not appropriate for children. cakes, face painting and balloon art by Skeedaddle Beverages and food service gratuity not includthe Clown, silent auction, raffle drawings, particied. Admission: $28-$32. TheatreNOW 19 S. 10th pation from Chick-fil-A and Sheriff’s Department Street. www.theatrewilmington.com DARE unit and much more! Free admission, individual donations for food and events. Northside INTO THE WOODS Baptist Church, 2501 North College Road. Wed. 8/27-Sun. 8/31, and Fri. 9/5-Sun. 9/7. Wed.-

Sat. performances at 8pm. Sun. performances at 3pm. Opera House Theatre Co. presents “Into the Woods” Act One is traditional: Cinderella goes to the ball and captures the heart of the prince, Jack climbs the beanstalk and slays the giant, Little Red Riding Hood is saved from the wolf, and Rapunzel escapes her lonely tower. Meanwhile the Baker and his wife, on a quest to break the curse they are under, weave their way through the storybook characters to collect a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, a slipper as pure as gold, and hair as yellow as corn. Act Two, however, deals with what happens after happily ever after—the consequences that traditional fairy tales ignore and the responsibilities that come with getting what you want. Tickets, $29, (910) 632-2285 or online at thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street. www.operahousetheatrecompany.net COAST POETRY JAM 8/29, 8pm: $3-$5. Come enjoy poets puttin’ down the true spoken word. Hosted by Bigg B and Sandra, the Mid-Day Miss of COAST Radio 97.3 FM. For details call the studio line: 910.763.0973. Cash bar available. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, corner of Independence and South 17th St.

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DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Ongoing schedule: Mon, free movie night and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10$15; Sun, closed. 265 N. Front Street.

music/concerts WILMINGTON CELEBRATION CHOIR In concert, Wilmington Celebration Choir of St. Mark’s Youth Ministry, “We Are Family,” 8/9, 7pm, Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St. $10 ($15 at door). Pam: 910-763-3858. SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH 8/10: Sunday Jazz Brunch w/Raphael Name, Brazilian Guitarist. Doors open at 11:30am. Show and Brunch 12-2pm. Tickets $20/$15 under 12. TheatreNOW, corner of Dock and 10th streets. www. theatrewilmington.com JAZZ AT THE MANSION Bellamy Mansion hosts concerts from the Cape Fear Jazz Society. 6:30pm on the lawn; bring a picnic. $12 adm.; $10 members; children under 12 free. 8/14, Geno and Friends; 9/11, Liz Pina w/The Frog Project. 503 Market St.

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WSO AUDITIONS Tues., 8/19, at the UNCW Cultural Arts Building. Times by appt. Interested musicians must schedule an audition time by emailing the WSO Orchestra Manager, Shirley Lebo at orchestramgr@ wilmingtonsymphony.org. Applications and rqd audition music are at www.wilmingtonsymphony. org or 910-791-9262. Musicians for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra are local instrumentalists and include UNCW music faculty and students who rehearse and present orchestral repertoire drawn from the eighteenth to twentieth-first centuries. Instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, bass, percussion, and harp. Led by conductor Dr. Steven Errante. Nicole Thompson, 910-791-9262, or marketing@wilmingtonsymphony.org. ROOTSOUL PROJECT 8/21, 6:30pm: RootSoul Project, fusing roots music with the styles of rock & roll, hip-hop, and soul. $5-$12. Enjoy good music with the RootSoul Project featuring Randy McQuay (vocals, keyboards, guitars, harmonicas) and Brandon Snow (guitar and bass) performing a blend of genres from rock and blues, to reggae and hip-hop for your summer listening pleasure. This concert is rescheduled from July 3. No outside food or beverages allowed. www.cameronartmuseum.org WHERE RIVER MEETS SUMMER JAZZ 8/23, Feat. music by Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter, along with Helen Sung. S. Lawn Tryon Palace, 529 S. Front St., New Bern, NC. Gates at 5pm and concert at 6pm. $28 adults, free for children 12 and under. 855-380-ECJR or info@ whereriversmeet.net. https://www.facebook.com/ eastcoastjazzrevue. Nicole Thompson <nicole@ bignotesfilms.com> KAREN PECK WITH NEW RIVER 8/24, 6pm: PVUMC presents Karen Peck with New River and the Wilmington Celebration Choir for an evening of Christian Music. Admission: $12+. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B ILM SACRED HARP SINGERS 8/31, 1:30pm: Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music. This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial Amer-

ica, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. Sacred Harp and related shape-note styles are the oldest continuous singing traditions in the United States. Surviving as a living tradition in parts of the South, notably Georgia and Alabama, Sacred Harp music has been discovered by new generations of singers who have spread the heritage across North America and to Australia and Europe. No previous experience is necessary. Held in collaboration with WHQR. Free/ open to the public, donations appreciated. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th and Independence Blvd. www.cameronartmuseum.org DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN Every Friday night, 6-10pm, downtown Wilmington in Riverfront Park. Free, and featuring a different cover band and local musical act to open each show. Night’s proceeds from alcohol sales benefit various local nonprofit organizations. Food trucks onsite to purchase grub.

FARM AID 9/13: Farm Aid will take place at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, N.C., with tickets on sale to the public on Friday, Aug. 1. Farm Aid 2014 will feature Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews — with Tim Reynolds — as well as Jack White, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Jamey Johnson, North Carolina’s own Delta Rae, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Carlene Carter, Pegi Young & The Survivors, and Insects vs Robots. The all-day music and food festival, will feature a unique lineup of artists and genres and will offer concert-goers family farm-identified, local and organic foods with its own homegrown concessions. Attendees will have the chance to meet farmers, engage in hands-on food and farm activities, and learn about the ways family farmers are enriching our soil, protecting our water and growing our economy, in addition to bringing us good food for good health. www.livenation.com, or Ticketmaster outlets or by phone at 800-745-3000. BOOGIE IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES Sundays, 5-8pm (5/18-9/14). Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music! WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Opening Night: 9/20. Mozart’s delightfully lyrical concerto for Flute and Harp, feat. Christina Brier (harp), and Mary Jo White (flute), and Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable.” Single tickets are $25-$27 (plus tax) for adults and $6 (plus tax) for students; available by contacting the Kenan Auditorium Ticket Office by calling 910962-3500 or 800-732-3643. Season Subscriptions are also available at $115 (plus tax) and $100 (plus tax), and $30 (plus tax) for students and youth under 17. The Wilmington Symphony concerts are performed at Kenan Auditorium on the UNCW campus, Sat. 8pm. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org

dance AZALEA COAST USA DANCE Join us Sat., 8/9, for an evening of social ballroom dance and a basic group dance lesson at the New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC. Group lesson from 6:45 to 7:30pm. No partner necessary for the lesson. Open dancing to our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music from 7:30 to 10:00PM. Admission $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. Contact 910799-1694. usadance@csandes.com. www.azaleacoastncusadance.org FREE DAY OF DANCE 8/16, 9:30am: Wilmington School of Ballet is of-

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fering a “Free Day of Dance” to the community for dancers of all ages (toddling youngsters to professional adults). Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience different styles of dance and fitnes, ballet, tap, jazz, acro, lyrical jazz, contemporary, hip hop, parent tot, zumba, and barre. Must reserve a spot, first come, first serve basis All ages and fitness levels. Door prizes and fun activities. Classes appx. 40-45 minutes with a Q&A at end. Wilmington School of Ballet, 3834 Oleander Dr. www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com. 910-794-9590 WORKS IN PROGRESS Works-in-Progress Showcase, 8/17, 2-3pm. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. The Dance Cooperative, in association with Cameron Art Museum, provides informal showings to afford working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. The events are open to working choreographers, dancers, and the general public who are working on movement and wishes to have others provide feedback on the work as well as anyone who wants to witness the creative process through its many stages and provide assistance in that process. Present work by e-mailing Dance Cooperative at dancecooperative@gmail.com no later than the Monday preceding the showcase. Corner of S.17th St. and Independence Blvd. FORWARD MOTION DANCE Forward Motion Dance, 8/28, 7pm. $5-$10, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th and Independence Blvd. Explore the creative process with Forward Motion Dance Company and guest dancers collaborating with cello soloist Jude Eden, visual artist Kristin Gibson, costume designer Rachael Goolsby and filmmaker Patrick Ogelvie. The evening will include dance performances along with open discussion about how each individual artist contributed to the making of a specific dance piece. Choreography by Tracey Varga, music by Jude Eden (cello), Paco Strickland and the Fabulous Flying Flamenco Brothers and The North Carolina Guitar Quartet will be presented. Dancers include: Ashley Barnes, James Devita, Rachael Goolsby, Linda Larson, Maggie Moore, Dan Smith, Becky Spivey and Becky Warfield. www.cameronartmuseum.org

BABS MCDANCE STUDIO Wilmington’s premier social dance studio featuring group and private lessons in shag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, foxtrot, cha-cha, belly dancing, ballroom, Zumba, and more—weekly with various pricing. For more info on prices and weekly social events, visit www.babsmcdance.com or call 395-5090. IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www. walshkelleyschool.com. 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025 CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm. Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711. TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art/exhibits EARTH, SEA AND SKY WHQR presents work by Gail Henderson and Liz Hosier, two artists whose works are expressions of elements of earth, sky, horizon and atmosphere conveyed through their unique use of color, paints, and materials. The show will remain on display until June 6th. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. Third floor of The Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St.

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ENIGMATIC VOL. 2 “Enigmatic Vol. 2” art show, curated by Blair Nidds. Feat. 2D nand 3D work, including installations, by over a dozen local artists. Canapé, 1001 N. 4th St. Show hangs through Sept. 29. BLAIR NIDDS AND ALEX BEAVER New works by Alex Beaver and Blair Nidds, including Nidds’ headpiece series, will hang at Caprice Bistro for the next few months. For-sale works, 10 Market Street. www.capricebistro.com ARTISTS NEEDED Harbor Island Arts non profit will be hosting a Featured Artist Exhibit starting July to October, with a rotation of artists that bring nature and landscape in 2Dworks to the community. Exhibition will hang from July to October at the Arboretum Hutaff Building and all art can be bought through the gift shop. 30% goes to the Arboretum. if you are interested in hanging your artwork, minimum four pieces, please contact HarborIslandArts@hotmail.com BILLY CONE WORKS MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is exihibiting “Billy Cone Works”—a collection of drawings, paintings, and photographs. The show will remain on display until August 8th. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St. ALL THAT REMAINS Historic Oakwood Cemetery & Mausoleum hosts Juried Urn Competition and Sale, “All that Remains.” Honoring the changing style of interment with a juried competition devoted to the art of cremation urns, entitled All That Remains. Open to professional and amateur artists in North Carolina, must be 18 years plus. Artist may submit a maximum of two original works that, using his/ her creativity could be used as a cremation urn; size should be within dimensions of 12”length x 12” width x 12” height. All works must be sturdy enough to withstand handling and exhibition. All mediums of art will be accepted. Digital images of the work, with entry form must be received by Fri., 8/14, 4pm (Send to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, PO Box 26867 Raleigh, NC 27611). E-mail jpgs (300 dpi) to robin@historicoakwood.com by 9/20, 4pm. No more than two photos of each piece of work should be included. Mailed CDs should be labeled with name, email address and phone number. Winners notified via email on Mon., 8/15. Approved urns must be delivered to Historic Oakwood Cemetery (701 Oakwood Ave.) no later than 3pm on Wed., 9/10; dropped off between 11am and 3pm on the 10th if hand-delivered. Opening reception, Sat., 10/11, 3-5pm. Exhibit on Sun., 10/15, 1-5 pm. Friends of Historic Oakwood Cemetery will retain a 30% commission on all works sold. All works must be for sale. 1st Place, $600; 2nd place, $250;3rd Place, $150.

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SEAFOOD, BLUES, JAZZ POSTER CONTEST Convey blues and jazz wioth the Pleasure Island Chamber Poster Design Contest. Do you have an idea that you need to get down on paper? Is there a creative doodle that just will not leave your mind? Take a few minutes and review the Entry Form and requirements, and sign up. Come October, your creation could adorn the popular event t-shirts as well as the Commemorative Posters that have become a highly collectable. You will get a Cash stipend as well as a complimentary Booth in the Arts & Wine Garden and the honor (and bragging rights) of being the official artist of the 2014 Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival! Past winners include great talents such as Barton Hatcher, Ivey Hayes, Robert Knowles and Kelly Hawes. Add yourself to this list and soon your art will adorn many backs and living rooms. Deadline: 9/8. Chamber : 910-458-8434 or email at greg@ pleasureislandnc.org.

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

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8/9: BATTLESHIP 101 This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., folks can head over to Battleship Park to learn all about the Battleship NC as volunteers will be helping celebrate Spirit of 45 Day. Folks will learn what life was like aboard the ship in WWII during combat. Volunteers will lead people through areas of gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and other parts of the ship. There also will be a beach music barbershop quartet performing between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The event is welcome to all ages and is included in regular Battleship admission!

the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet. A new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. Includes numerous hands-on activity sections such as the Satellite Activity Area. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Collection Selections: Communications: How have people communicated over distances over time? Cape Fear Museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts related to both manual and digital methods of communication. View 32 objects, ranging from pens, typewriters and letters to telephones, radios and computers. See how communication technology has evolved over the last two centuries. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum

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

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NC AQUARIUM Canoeing the Salt Marsh, 8/9, 16, 9am: A three-hour exploration of the Zeke’s Island Estuarine Research Reserve by canoe. Activities may include crabbing, seining or birding. Participants should be able to swim, be capable of sustained physical exertion and wear closed-toed shoes. $22.50-$25. • 8/16, 10am: Sea turtle Ever imagined a trip to beautiful Costa Rica? Interested in patrols, rafting in the rain forest, habitat presmarine life and ecology? Well, allow the NC Aquarium at ervation—high school students interested in Fort Fisher help make your dreams come true! They’re planthese activities are invited to learn about the ning a Sea Turtle Ecology trip to Costa Rica in June 2015 Costa Rica Sea Turtle Ecology Program. Inwhere folks will partake in sea-turtle patrols, rafting the rain formational session led by aquarium staff deforest, habitat preservation, and more! Folks can attend an tails the program and nine-day trip scheduled informational session on August 16th at 10 a.m. to find out for June 2015. During the trip participants assist with a leatherback sea turtle monitorhow they will assist with leatherback sea turtle monitoring ing project, collect data on nesting turtles, project. Financial aid information will be shared, too. The meet local students and more. The program trip is open to all high-school students, ages 14-18. Contact also includes 30 hours of instruction in Jennifer for more info: 910-458-8257. sea turtle biology, rain forest ecology and research methodology. Students experience international the history of the USS NC and the CSS NC during travel and culture, Spanish language skills, research the American Civil War. Displays will include steam and academic field work. Financial aid information will engineering, ironclad ship construction, navigation, be shared during the August presentation. The trip is small arms of the US and CS navies, and the “arts open to all high school students ages 14 to 18. Jenof the sailor.” Visitors will be able to view reproducnifer at (910) 458-8257, ext. 201. • 8/23, 6pm: The tions of period small arms and working models of North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher premiers a steam engines, as well as many other items. Guild new neon night of fun specially geared to tweens. members will discuss with visitors the vast differBy the light of the moon (jellies), children ages 10 ences between the 1824 ship-of-the-line and the to 13 take on the Aquarium after dark at the Glow in newly constructed Confederate ironclad gunboat, the Shark sleepover, Saturday, August 23. This kidsand how these differences highlighted the change only overnight features marine science discovery in in naval and military technology in the 1860s. www. a safe and supervised environment. Qualified and

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Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. • Mud Day, 8/8-9: Explore magic mud, make mud pies, give yourself a mud mask, play with critters in the mud and in the Clay Play Art Room. 9am-noon, Free w/admission. • 8/11-16, Back to School Kickoff, 8/16: Family-oriented business fair, door prizes, and talks with teachers, counselors, principals, and more. Free • www.playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. • 8/14, 10am: Shells! Explore their colors and shapes.

Learn about the animals that once used these shells as their home. Find the many places we use shells in the museum in the I Spy activity. Light refreshments will be provided. We will have shells here, but feel free to bring your own shells to use for the craft activity. For elementary school-aged children. Free event. Space is limited. Call 2562569 to register. Register by August 12 and be entered in a raffle for a special gift. • (910) 2562569. Free. 910-256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com. WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org. LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 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 St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com. BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: James Grashow—Brooklyn born sculptor and woodcut artist James Grashow (American, b. 1942) is known for his large-scale sculptures and installations made out of cardboard. Exhibition will feature whimsical installations of flora and fauna as we as pieces created especially for the CAM. • Willie Cole’s site-specific installation, School Pride: The Eastern NC Story. In observation of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act (July 2, 1964), Willie Cole is creating new installa-

tions investigating the closing of sixteen Cape Fear area schools and other aspects of desegregation in southeastern NC and its impact statewide. Hanging through 11/2. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2-12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. www. cameronartmuseum.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation NIGHT TURTLE WALK 8/7, 7pm: Walk alongside folks from the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project and the N.C. Coastal Federation for a nighttime beach stroll. During this family-fun event, see a real sea turtle carapace and learn all about the annual turtle migrations and nesting at Wrightsville Beach. Admission: $5$10. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Sunset and Live Music Cruises, 6:30pm: Cruise down the beautiful Cape Fear River for sunset while listening to amazing music performed by locals. Fully enclosed, handicap accessible and offers a flexible layout for comfortably seating for up to 49 guests. All ABC permits and spacious restrooms help to serve our guests. $33 8/7, Ron and Rapheal; 8/14, 8/22, Monica Hoelscher; 8/15, Kim Dicso, 8/21, Perry Smith • Full Moon Cruise, 8/10, 7pm: End your day or start your evening relaxing as you cruise on the Cape Fear River underneath the full moon and a canopy of stars listening to the wonderful music of L-Shape Lot. Enjoy light snacks and a refreshing beverage from our cash bar with full ABC permits. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH WAHINE CLASSIC 8/16-17: Move over boys of summer! Surfer girls return August 16-17 when wahines of all ages and levels compete in an all-female surf event on the South end of Wrightsville Beach, continuing a beloved surfing tradition. Divisions include: ProShortboard and Pro-Longboard (all ages), Amateur Shortboard and Longboard (grouped by age), Novice, Standup Paddleboard, and Guppy. Details at www.wrightsvillebeachwahineclassic.com; 910465-9638. FANTASY FOOTBALL Fantasy Football Commissioners an MVP Draft package if they hold their draft party at any Carolina Ale House by Aug. 31st. Each league member will receive: $5 in Fantasy Food Bucks to be spent during the draft party, $10 in Carolina Ale House cash to be spent on the next visit, NFL Depth Chart, Carolina Ale House koozie, Draft Card for entry in an End-of-Season Bash. The MVP Draft Kit is valued at about $20/person. The End-of-Season Bash is valued at $100. Reservations are encouraged, as each store has a limited number of MVP Draft Kits. www.CarolinaAleHouse.com CB DRAGON BOAT REGATTA AND FESTIVAL 9/19-20, The Carolina Beach 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Regatta and Festival features fun for the entire family. Gather a group of co-workers, neighbors, friends or family and enter a team in the 2nd

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THE COLLECTOR 8/10, 3pm: Watch the documentary “The Collector” (2007, 60 min.) by filmmaker Olympia Stone which explores the 46-year career of her father Allan Stone, famed New York City gallery owner and art collector. Stone reveals her father’s compulsive collecting genius while telling the parallel story of his lifelong journey through the art world from the 1950s to 2006. Admission: $5-$10. Cameron Art Museum3201 South 17th Street GOING TO MOVIE: FROM SCOTLAND TO ILM 8/11, 6pm: Calling all moviegoers-we need your stories! Join Shona Thomson, the 2014 Artistin-Residence of the Cucalorus Film Foundation originally from Scotland, in her quest to create an event for the 20th anniversary of the Cucalorus Film Festival in November. The event will focus on Cucalorus and what going to the movies means to the people of Wilmington. Bring your memories, local history knowledge, photos, film or movie going souvenirs. And don’t forget your old Cucalorus tickets, flyers, or posters from years ago. Come join us in this evening featuring rare archive films and a chance to have your say in this unique creative project. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St. WEEKLY WILMINGTON FILM MIXER Every Wed. Wilmington Film Meet monthly mixer for all those involved with the NC film and video industry. All welcome. Filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, producers, camera crew, art department, marketers, promoters, investors and supporters. Open mic at 7pm. Please prepare for 60 seconds or less. A minute goes faster than you think! Stay for one-on-one networking after (and a musician’s showcase too). Don’t forget your business cards! Each Month a new sponsor! Volunteer Staff: Megan Petersen & Lauren Danaher. Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209, Free.

kids’ stuff YOUTH ART CAMP Explore a variety of crafting & art techniques including composition, design and color concepts. Students will get hands on experience in painting, bead making, mosaic glasswork, wirework, wire bending, wrapping, crimping, & stringing and much more! For ages 7 & up. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive ILM HAMMERHEADS YOUTH SOCCER CAMP The goal of the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department is to provide the highest quality soccer coaching program to the youth of our community. We are dedicated to teaching the fundamental skills and advanced technical and tactical play necessary to enhance each player’s game. Fee includes a Hammerheads T-shirt, a ticket to the next Hammerheads home game, skills competition, professional coaching, and a pizza party on the final day of camp. Please call or visit our website for fees. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive BREAKFAST AT THE KIDS’ TABLE 8/6, 7:45am: The Brigade Boys & Girls Club will host its seventh annual “Breakfast at the Kids Table” at the Cape Fear Country Club. This hosted table event is to honor the Brigade Boys & Girls Club and the children it serves. Club kids are onhand to dine with community leaders, corporate sponsors and elected officials and also provide entertainment and serve as emcees of the event. To RSVP for the event or learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.brigadebgc.org.

CAPTAIN NO BEARD’S PIRATE SCHOOL 8/18, 11am: Join Captain NoBeard & her crew to learn how to be a proper Pirate. Learn the secrets of the pirates that travel the Cape Fear River, and go in search of the missing scallywag they left behind. Once he surrenders to you, the treasure will be yours to share. Celebrate with pirate punch while singing a pirate tune. All little Mates and Lasses will don pirate gear before leaving the dock. It will be a swashbuckleling good time! Adults $17 Children $5 Admission: $5-$17. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR On Friday, 8/8, 10am, Kure Beach Ocean Front Park will host a very special children’s Story Hour with local author Brigid O’Connor and New York illustrator Carly Fowler. The first two books in the series of a little puffin will be read; “The Adventures of Patch the Puffin” and “Patch Puffin and the Hatchlings.” Following the stories, there will be a turtle craft project and a photo op with a character from these stories. Members of Island Women will also be on hand to provide information about their upcoming “StoryWalk” program. This event is free; all you need is your beach blanket, camera, and a little imagination and This Friday, at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park, parents creativity.

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KIDS @CAM Kids @ CAM, 8/16, noon-3pm. Admission by donation . Enjoy an afternoon of art fun and imagination! Explore the galleries and make art you can take home. All Ages Welcome. No pre-registration necessary; parental supervision required at all times. Kids@CAM is fun for the whole family! Don’t Miss This Afternoon Of Creativity, Inspiration & Art! For details contact: georgia@cameronartmuseum.org.Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

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with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing with local surf volunteers. Wrightsville Beach; www.surfershealing.org. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Youth and children studio classes including iPad Adventure, clay, painting, drawing, mixed media and textiles. Open reg. now open for these exciting weekly classes, runs through 8/15. • Kids @ Museum Camp provides students 5 to 8 year olds or 9 to 12 year olds a chance to explore art through 3 core options held during specific weeks through 8/22: Storytelling With Art, Outside The Box and Learn From The Great Artists. Reg. online or call Keith at 910-395-5999 ext. 1008 for more details. Admission: $100-$135. CAM, 3201 South 17th Street DINOSAUR PRINCESS PARTY 8/23, 9:30am: NHC Myrtle Grove Library’s Summer Reading Finale . Mingle with princesses from Fairytales & Dreams by the Sea. Take a photo with a 6’3” dinosaur! Win a prize by telling about a book you read this summer! The event begins at 9:30 AM with crafts: you can choose to make your own dinosaur feet or princess crown. At 10 AM Mr. Scooter presents Dinosaur Storytime, followed by Princess Storytime with Fairytales & Dreams by the Sea at 10:30 AM. No registration is required for this fun free event for kids. Free. Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd STORYTIME BY THE SEA Wednesdays, 10-11:30am (through 8/27). Join the Princess and her fairytale friends at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls. Don’t forget your camera to get a picture taken with the Princess! Free. MS. SUSAN’S ROOM Music and art for children, featuring Happy Little Singers, music and movement for ages 6 mos to 6 years. Learning through sing, dance and creative play! Tues-Thurs, and Sat, 9:45am.1 1/2 hour session $10/family. Drop-ins welcome. • Art and Craft Friday, 10am. $10/child includes all supplies. • Also, ukulele, guitar and piano and vocal lessons. 910-777-8889 or info@happylittlesingers.com. 200 Willard Street in the ArtWorks. www.-ms-susansroom.com THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open at 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available. Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW

readings/lectures LEGENDS OF OLD ILM AND CAPE FEAR Book launch/meet the author, Sat., 8/9, noon2pm, The Black Cat Shoppe, 8 Market St. John Hirchak’s latest book, “Legends of Old Wilmington and Cape Fear” focuses on unusual tales and many fave characters across the southeast, like Blackbeard and Calico Jack Rackham. Learn about the lure of the Revolutionary and Civil wars, and the heroes and apparitions which haunt it. Second meet-the-author event: 8/24, 2-4pm, Costco, 5351 Gingerwood Dr.

ery manager, for a hands-on talk about the history and science of our beloved native eastern oyster. Ted and Ami will discuss the heritage of oysters in North Carolina, interesting facts about oyster biology and why oysters are critical to the health of our estuaries. Participants will learn how to open an oyster and how to get involved in restoring oyster habitats. $10. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. MARLON BLACKWELL 8/14, 6:30pm: “Transmutations of Place,” 8/14, $5-$10. Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, working outside the architectural mainstream, will discuss his architecture and design process as being based in design strategies that draw upon vernaculars and building typologies and the contradictions of place; strategies that seek to transgress conventional boundaries for architecture. Blackwell will demonstrate how ideas and actions are generated from careful observations of intersections of nature-made and culture-made conditions particular to an architectural situation. Cameron Art Museum, www.cameronartmuseum.org. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. MEET, FREE, AND RED4ED CANDIDATES 8/16, 10am: Join candidates Tom Gale, Chris Meek, and Emma Saunders for New Hanover County School Board as they read from their favorite books and discuss their ideas for improving our public schools. They will also be collecting donations for Winter Park Elementary. During the month of August, Pomegranate Books is hosting a book drive and accepting donations of items to benefit Winter Park School. Come by the store to purchase a book for the school or drop off one or more items: No. 2 pencils, Expo markers (for mini white boards), tissues, tissues, and more tissues, hand sanitizer, crayons, and reams of copy paper. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. SCOTT MASON: THE TAR HEEL TRAVELER 8/21: Scott Mason: The Tar Heel Traveler, Stories from the Road, 6:30pm. Scott Mason may have the best job in television. He travels all over North Carolina, usually steering clear of highways and bounding instead along bumpy roads and off-beaten paths. He uncovers hidden gems everywhere he goes: people and places full of feeling and flavor— and wonder. In this presentation, he celebrates the colorful characters, out-of-the-way places, and rich history of North Carolina. He will share with audiences the stories behind the stories. North Carolina is brimming with intriguing stories. To take a trip with the Tar Heel Traveler is to experience the wonderful nooks and crannies that form the bedrock of the state. www.bellamymansion.org. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

classes/workshops NOFO YOGA AND WINE NIGHT Thurs., 6:30pm: Join us on the north side for B.A.D. Yoga & Wine with Amy! Classes take place in the loft on the corner of 3rd St. and Brunswick, all levels welcome. Then, extend the zen at the Goat & Compass for yogi wine specials. Namaste! $5 suggested donation.

PLASTIC IN PARADISE 8/12, 9am Join Coastal Reserve staff to learn more about the effects of marine debris and what you can do to help clean up our coast and ocean. Programs start at 9:00 and 10:30 am. Meet at the gazebo by the parking area. Admission: Free. South end of Wrightsville Beach, Access 43-44 Jack Parker Blvd

FENCING CLASSES Evening fencing class for teens and up. Learn fencing footwork, bladework, rules, refereeing, history, and end with an in-class tournament. All fencing equipment provided. Class meets every Tues/ Thurs, 6:30pm. Cost is $35/mo. plus a once a season $5 membership to USA Fencing $35/mo. plus $5 membership. St. Mary’s Tileston Gym, $40

COASTAL SPEAKER SERIES 8/13, 7pm: Join the Federation’s ‘oyster guru’ Ted Wilgis and Dr. Ami Wilbur, UNCW’s oyster hatch-

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on Saturdays! Small classes, individual guidance. Call 910 547-8115 or mail loislight@bellsouth.net for more info or to enroll. 6905 Southern Exposure. DROP-IN FLOWING/FUN YOGA Tuesdys, 7am: Holly Konrady, a certified yoga instructor, offers a drop-in yoga practice focusing on physical alignment and building a strong foundation of yoga practices. This class is a federation member opportunity, with drop-in donations welcomed for the instructor. N.C. Coastal Federation Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS LLC Kettlebell classes include a high intensity workout using multi-joint movements which exercise all the large muscle groups while providing a high level of cardiovascular endurance training during the workout w/Tiffany Forsythe. • Gentle Flow Yoga: Basic flow yoga links breath and movement to gently exercise all of the major joints and muscles of the body. This class ends with a delicious relaxation and meditation. Leave feeling taller, looser and full of peaceful energy. Saturday classes free until until August 16th! On-site childcare? Just call ahead to let us know if you would like to bring your little one and we’ll organize activities to keep them busy and happy $10/class - $8 for educators. Exceptional Educators, LLC 5022-C Wrightsville Avenue

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting! GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting of Wilmington. Meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm. Ogden Baptist Church: 7121 Market St. 12-step meeting for people that have or think they may have a compulsive gambling problem. Contact: Casey 910-599-1407 SCREEN GEMS STUDIOS TOURS Guests will get an insider’s look at the largest studio complex east of California and experience the rich history of EUE/Screen Gems and the films

EVERY GOOD THING ARTISAN GALLERY 8/6, 10:30am: Learn the beautiful art of card making. You will create three cards to take with you. $25 pp includes all supplies $10 deposit required to secure your spot so call 910-604-3567. Admission: $35. • 8/9, 11am: Learn, A new spot in downtown Wilmington, off Castle Street, spetaste and use the locally harvested sea cializes in teaching everyone the craft of making art. Every salt during this demonstration. Taste Good Thing Artisan Gallery offers classes across the board, plain, rosemary and peppercorn infused sea salt for cooking as well as sample from making cards (8/6) to sea salt (8/9). On the 7th at 11 the amazing body scrubs. Admisa.m. they will teach folks how to turn their old, boring fursion: Free. • 8/9, 11am: Learn, taste and niture into something new and bold! Learn the proper way use the locally harvested sea salt during to paint furniture, using American Paint Company’s various this demonstration. Taste plain, roseproducts, including chalk, mineral paint, clay, and more. mary and peppercorn infused sea salt for Price is $40 and you’ll be well on your way to transforming cooking as well as sample the amazing body scrubs. Admission: Free. • 8/7, your living room into a makeover. 11am: Learn six begining techniques to paint furniture using and television shows produced at the facility over American Paint Company’s the last three decades. Attendees will walk the clay/chalk/mineral paint. $40. 603 Castle St. 10-stage working lot have access to sounds stages MUSICAL MANTRA MEDITATION and go behind the scenes of the CBS series “Un8/6, 6:15pm; 8/10, 10am; 8/17, 10am: Come der the Dome.” Guests will see a visual history of join Psychic Medium Misty Hall for a guided Muthe NC film and television industry in the screening sical Mantra Meditation at McKay Healing Arts, theater where many famous producers, directors 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC, drop in, and actors have reviewed footage of productions $10-$15 (you choose). McKay Healing Arts, 4916 shot at the studio. Tours will be hosted on SaturWrightsville Ave days and Sundays at 10am, noon and 2pm weather permitting throughout the summer. Tours continue throughout 2014 and beyond. Check the tour hotline to confirm times. 1223 23rd St. $12 adults; $10 students and military personnel with an ID; $5 OAKDALE CEMETERY TOURS for children under 12. Cash onl. (910) 343-3433. Most tours are 10am-noon; free for members or http://studios.euescreengems.com/nc/tours. $10 otherwise. Tours cancelled if inclement weathWILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET er. 8/16: Superintendent Eric Kozen will lead the Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the New tour and discuss everything from horticultural deHanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conferlights to the founding of the cemetery including the ence room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s wonderful funerary art. oakdalecemetery.org. 910Hospital on 17th Street. Open to all with Multiple 762-5682 Sclerosis, family and friends. Handicapped accesSUBURBS WALKING TOURS sible parking and meeting room. Affiliated with the Every Sat., 10am. Discover ILM through neighborGreater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Sohood walking tours. Forest Hills was the first autociety. Burt Masters, (910) 383-1368. mobile-oriented suburb in Wilmington, while Streetcar Suburbs tell about the restoration and renewal WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Women of the Wilmington Newcomers Club of Carolina Place and Carolina Heights. Tours: $10 will meet 9:30am for social time, and 10 for a (students, $5). 1.5 hrs; wear comfortable clothing presentation, Thursday, Aug 14. Jim Flechtner, and shoes. Executive Director Cape Fear Public Utility AuthorFOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP ity, will be Guest Speaker. For meeting location:

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Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org.

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wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender Counties in the last four years is invited to join. CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www.capefearcameraclub.org CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556. Judy: 3830374. CHADD Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. http://www.WilmingtonCHADD.org PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm. Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo.com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance. CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. capefearweddingassociation.com YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm. Ages 18-35. COUPON CLUB Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second Monday, at 6pm Come exchange coupons and learn how to save money. www.wilmingtoncouponclub.com PFLAG PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm. HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON “Trip With Triplett” and learn the history of this wonderful city with a retired Cape Fear History teacher. Any time! 910-392-6753 or email rltriver@ yahoo.com. $3/children, $8/adults. www.tripwithtriplett.webs.com. HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie &

TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910-7947177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

8/13: INCREDIBLE OYSTERS Oyster season is almost here! Learn all about the incredible shellfish with the NC Coastal Federation’s upcoming class, “The Incredible, Not Just Edible Oyster.” Led by Ted Wilgis and Amy Wilbur, the two will discuss the heritage of NC oysters, and teach folks all about the biology and health of our local estuaries. Folks will learn how to crack open those pesky shells, but, more importantly, they will find out how to get involved with restoring oyster habitats. The class takes place Wednesday, August 13th, at 7 p.m. at 309 West Salisbury Street; 910-509-2838.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hrs Tues.-Sun. Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours Tues.-Sat.. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tues/Thurs evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Fri evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30pm, Sat evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com THALIAN HALL TOURS In addition to a full schedule of performances, self-guided tours of the theater are offered MonFri, 12-6pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt. 343-3664.

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ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): Don’t just be smart and articulate, Aries. Dare to be wildly wise and prone to unruly observations. Don’t merely be kind and well-behaved. Explore the mysteries of healing through benevolent mischief. Don’t buy into the all-too-serious trances. Break up the monotony with your unpredictable play and funny curiosity. Don’t simply go along with the stories everyone seems to believe in as if they were the Truth and the Way. Question every assumption; rebel against every foregone conclusion; propose amusing plot twists that send the narratives off on interesting tangents.

sure you are all warmed up and at full strength before you actually unleash it. It would be sad if you flung a half-assed thunderbolt that looked like a few fireflies and sounded like a cooing dove. Please, don’t interpret my wise-guy tone here as a sign that I’m just kidding around. No, Libra. This is serious stuff. Life is offering you opportunities to make a major impression, and I want you to be as big, forceful and wild as you need to be. Don’t tamp down your energy out of fear of hurting people’s feelings. Access your inner sky god or sky goddess, and have too much fun expressing your raw power.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Breve orazione penetra” is an old Italian idiom. Its literal translation is “short prayers pierce” or “concise prayers penetrate.” You can extrapolate from that to come up with the meaning that “God listens best to brief prayers.” In the coming week, I invite you to apply this idea whenever you ask for anything, whether you are seeking the favors of the Divine Wow or the help of human beings. Know exactly what you want, and express it with no-nonsense succinctness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In your dreams you may travel to Stockholm, Sweden, to accept the Nobel Prize or Hollywood to pick up your Oscar. There’s a decent chance that in your sleepy-time adventures you will finally score with the hot babe who rejected you back in high school—or return to the scene of your biggest mistake and do things right this time. I wouldn’t be surprised if in one dream you find yourself riding in a gold chariot during a parade held in your honor. I’m afraid, however, you will have to settle for less hoopla and glamour in your waking life. You will merely be doing a fantastic job at tasks you usually perform competently. You will be well-appreciated, well-treated, and well-rewarded. That’s not so bad, right?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Every February you go through a phase when it’s easier to see the big picture of your life. If you take advantage of this invitation, your experience is like being on a mountaintop and gazing into the vastness. Every August, on the other hand, you are more likely to see the details you have been missing. Transformations that have been too small and subtle to notice may become visible to you. If you capitalize on this opportunity, the experience is like peering through a microscope. Here’s a third variation, Gemini: Around the full moons of both February and August, you may be able to alternately peer into the microscope and simulate the view from a mountaintop. I think that’s about to happen. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You wouldn’t sip dirty water from a golden chalice. Am I right? Nor would you swig delicious poison from a fine crystal wine glass or 10-year-old vinegar from a queen’s goblet. I’m sure you will agree that you’d much rather drink a magical elixir from a paper cup, or a rejuvenating tonic from a chipped coffee mug, or tasty medicine out of a kids’ plastic soup bowl you bought at the thrift store. Don’t you dare lie to yourself about what’s best for you.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Every 12 years, the planet Jupiter spends about a year cruising through the sign of Leo. It’s there with you now, and will be with you through early August, 2015. What can you expect? Expansion! That’s great, right? Yes and no. You might love to have some parts of your life expand; others, not so much. So I suggest you write down your intentions. Say something like this: “I want Jupiter to help me expand my faith in myself, my power to do what I love, and my ability to draw on the resources and allies I need. Meanwhile, I will prune my desires for things I don’t really need and cut back on my involvement with things that don’t inspire me. I don’t want those to expand.” VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): TV comedian Stephen Colbert confesses that his safeword is “pumpkin patch.” Does that mean he participates in actual BDSM rituals? Is it the codeword he utters when he doesn’t want the intensity to rise any further, when he doesn’t want his next boundary crossed? I don’t know. Perhaps he’s simply joking or speaking metaphorically. Whether or not you engage in literal BDSM, Virgo, there’s an aspect of your life right now that has metaphorical resemblances to it. And I suggest that you do the equivalent of using your safeword very soon. Nothing more can be gained from remaining embroiled in your predicament. Even if the ordeal has been interesting or educational up until now, it won’t be for much longer. Escape your bondage. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you’re planning to hurl a thunderbolt, make

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Lake Superior State University issues a “Unicorn Questing Privilege” to those people who are interested in hunting for unicorns. Are you one of them? I wouldn’t be surprised if you felt an urge like that in the coming weeks. Unusual yearnings will be welling up in you. Exotic fantasies may replace your habitual daydreams. Certain possibilities you have considered to be unthinkable or unattainable may begin to seem feasible. Questions you have been too timid to ask could become crucial for you to entertain. (You can get your Unicorn Questing License here: http://tinyurl.com/ unicornlicense.) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your ethical code may soon be tested. What will you do if you see a chance to get away with a minor sin or petty crime that no one will ever find out about? What if you are tempted to lie or cheat or deceive in ways that advance your good intentions and only hurt other people a little bit or not at all? I’m not here to tell you what to do, but rather to suggest that you be honest with yourself about what’s really at stake. Even if you escape punishment for a lapse, you might, nevertheless, inflict a wound on your integrity that would taint your relationship with your own creativity. Contemplate the pleasures of purity and righteousness, and use them to enhance your power. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “The thorn arms the roses,” goes an old Latin motto. The astrological omens suggest you’ll be wise to muse on that advice in the coming weeks. How should you interpret it? Draw your own conclusions, of course, but here are a few hints: It may be that beauty needs protection or at least buffering. It’s possible that you can’t simply depend on your sincerity and good intentions but also need to infuse some ferocity into your efforts. In order for soft, fragile, lovely things to do what they do best, they may require the assistance of tough, strong, hearty allies. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you go to an American doctor to be treated for an ailment, odds are he or she will interrupt you no more than 14 seconds into your description of what’s wrong. You must not tolerate this kind of disrespect in the coming days, Pisces—not from doctors, not from anyone. Request or, if necessary, demand the receptivity you deserve. If and when it’s given, speak your truth in its entirety. Express what has been hidden and suppressed; this is very important: Take responsibility for your own role in any problems you discuss.

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