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DIGNITY, BEAUTY, HOPE, PG. 14 ‘The Embrace’ (left), painted with oil, by Sharon Wozniak-Spencer is one of several works of folks with The Hope Center and Walking Tall Wilmington featured in ‘Faces of Courage’ at Cameron Art Museum this week. Courtesy image.

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NEWS>>LIVE LOCAL

LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Seeking citizenship comes easy for Jock, not so for many

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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was surprised at the message to not emony. But it was a lovely surprise. forget your heritage, but to make Surprise—yes, it has been a long and surit part of building the country. How prising road to get here. about you?”

Jock moved to the United States in 1984.

“I liked the Roll Call of Nations.” I nodded. He came to work in Wilmington as part of Last Friday Jock and I drove to Durham the early crew Dino De Laurentiis brought to for him to be sworn in as a U.S. Citizen. Over town. He already had a green card to work 20 different countries were represented at in the United States, and he settled in to life the ceremony, and in a truly lovely moment, in Wilmington, nicely. He never shoveled each nation was called aloud and new citi- snow from a driveway or battled filming night zens originating from each country stood. exteriors in below-freezing conditions. After Written on the proscenium in black italic Canada, it felt like bliss.

script: “Give me your tired, your poor, your That was over 30 years ago. In the entire huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” meantime, he has lived here as a “resident Given the rhetoric coming from our gov- alien.” He worked, paid taxes, paid into Soernment’s executive branch about immigra- cial Security, and (in my humble and comtion, it wasn’t quite what I was expecting to pletely biased opinion) contributed greatly to see at the U.S. Citizens Naturalization Cer- the betterment of our community, this coun4 encore | august 9 - august 15, 2017 | www.encorepub.com

try and communities around the globe. On the night of November 4, 2008, we watched tears roll down Jesse Jackson’s face in Grant Park and listened to John McCain give one of the most eloquent concession speeches I could remember. Friends called from all over the world to gush with excitement, and we popped the cork on a bottle of champagne.

Somewhere after 11 p.m., Jock looked at me and commented, “Well, I guess I’ll have to become a citizen now.” He never quite got around to it. Every time I asked he, had an excuse or evasion, and it wasn’t something for me to nag about. If he wanted to do it, he would.

Then “le merde frappe le ventilateur.” The end of January 2017 came, with the announcement of “The Muslim Ban,” followed by the expanded powers of U.S. Border Pa-

trol. Permanent residents were among those detained without access to communication devices or legal counsel when attempting to return to the U.S. Jock, ever the optimist, quipped he wasn’t worried about being deported to Toronto.

“Sweetheart, you getting deported to Toronto is not what I am worried about. You held without access to a lawyer or a phone, in a small room guarded by men with guns before you are deported to Toronto is what I am worried about,” I responded.

Given the exotic locations to which Jock travels, it is a reasonable concern. We started discussing possible scenarios for him to travel safely. Would we drive him to Canada the next time he had to fly to Africa, and have him fly in and out of Toronto? From what we

could ascertain, if Border Patrol had a problem with his re-entry by car, they would most likely just deny him entry and make him turn around. He would go back to his sister’s house and call me, then we would figure out the next steps from there. Would I drive up with the dogs? Possibly. It still seemed safer than trying to fly out of Dulles or Hartsfield.

“It asks me if I am a habitual drunkard?”

Jock commented, while filling out his citizenship application. “Have I ever been a member of the Communist Party? Was I a member of the Nazi Party before 1945? They don’t seem to care if I am now—just then?

That’s weird.”

Most of our friends who have gone through the citizenship process hired lawyers for help. Jock picked up the application himself and began assembling the pieces to send it off. When he went for his biometrics (photography and fingerprinting), they gave him a copy of the book to study for the civics test. We went through it together. There were the obvious questions: Who is the president? Who is your congressman? Who was George Washington? But I was surprised to see: Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Who was Susan B. Anthony?

more nervous than he was letting on. To-be citizens must demonstrate their ability to communicate in English through writing and speaking. Jock had that covered, but that he was joking about it was more telling.

“What are you going to say if they ask you ‘Why now? Why after all these years did you pick now to be naturalized?’” I knew with that question, we would both be transported to “Ennemis Intérieurs,” an Oscar-nominated short film about a man applying for French citizenship and having his life take a terrible turn with that question. The answer couldn’t be political in anyway, or mercenary, or cynical, or evasive.

“How about you don’t know what to tell your grandson when he asks you why you aren’t an American?” I asked. “No one can really argue with that.”

On the day of his interview and test, we got up at 6 a.m. to have coffee together. Jock informed me I couldn’t drive to Durham with him. “You are so nervous about this that two hours in a car with you is going to make me nervous when I walk in there,” he said. “I need to walk in calm and relaxed.”

Fair enough.

I was on pins and needles when he called “I hope I can pass the language proficienme about 11 a.m. with the good news: He cy,” Jock began joking, which told me he was passed everything, and they were planning

to swear him in the following week. The knot of tension I had been holding over my heart loosened; it felt like wings opening up in the front of my chest. Thank all the gods.

For all our worry, in reality, we had all the advantages possible going through the process: Jock held a green card for 30 years.

Having grown up an immigrant in Canada (his family immigrated from Holland during his childhood), he was keenly aware of the importance of hanging on to paperwork and having it at his fingertips when he needed to show it to a government official. The entire time he has been here, he has worked and paid taxes. He hasn’t run afoul of the law. He speaks and reads English, fluently. He is a blue-eyed, white male. Whether anyone likes it or not, the reality of the world we live in is he has considerable advantages when walking out the door in the morning.

But what if someone entirely different attempts this process? What if the country they came from no longer exists? How do they get a birth certificate or a marriage license from a non-existent country? What if they were brought here against their will as a result of human trafficking? People don’t have time to collect documents before a kidnapper takes them out of the country. And what if that happened 30 years ago?

Imagine being brought here against your will, but in spite of everything, you have made the best of it and made a life. You now have children here. You can’t go back to the situation you were taken from a lifetime ago.

Or imagine you are trafficked here and forced into prostitution. You get arrested for prostitution. You now have a criminal record. That impacts your ability to find help within the system.

Removing any one of Jock’s aforementioned advantages greatly impacts the process of pursuing legal status or naturalization.

In 2016 the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalized 752,800 new citizens. Of those new citizens, 73 percent came from the following 10 states, in order of greatest to least: California, New York, Florida, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, Washington, Virginia, and Maryland.

These last few months have made me genuinely aware of the hard work immigration lawyers do to try to help people navigate a confusing system in search of stability for themselves and their families; to help each of us find the path to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

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NEWS>>FEATURE

ANOTHER CHAPTER:

Chemours releases GenX and PFOAs into waterways globally

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BY: JOHN WOLFE

n a small city on the banks of a river, there is growing concern about the discharge of a perfluoroalkyl chemical known as GenX into the river by international chemical manufacturing company Chemours. The local water plant cannot filter out the substance; and local people demand “complete openness” of the plant, stricter rules and better supervision of production. Months after the initial discovery, Chemours was still found to be discharging the chemical directly—even though it was no longer allowed to do so. Environmentalists called that it was “time to work differently: First, research into [the environmental and public health effects] of a substance, and only then permission to discharge.”

Sound familiar?

Sure, it’s our story, but the one above was compiled from reporting by two newspapers from the Netherlands (Algemeen Dagblad

and NRC Handelsblad) about a Chemours plant manufacturing GenX and other fluorochemicals in the Dutch city of Dordrecht. The story first broke in March of 2017; some 750,000 people are thought to be affected in cities along the Merwede River, including Rotterdam, Ritterkerk and Hendrik-IdoCraft, among others. Oasen, their utility authority and water plant, cannot filter the substance either.

In March the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment ruled that residents near the plant had been exposed to “more than responsible” amounts of PFOA, as determined in Europe in 2013 to be a “very hazardous substance.” In April Chemours was forced to reduce their emissions from 6,400 kilos per year to 2,000 kilos per year. In June they were found not to be using a mandatory water treatment plant. June also saw the first mention of our crisis in the Cape Fear River.

Seeing as the Dutch are a few months ahead of us on their timeline, I thought I

would future-surf a bit and try to find hypotheses about what we might expect in coming months, based on Chemours’ behavior elsewhere in the world.

Here’s something: On July 21, a story broke how pollution was more serious than originally thought. Traces of PFOA, which Chemours claimed to have stopped producing at Dordrecht in 2013, were found in high concentrations incompatible with Chemours’ claim. PFOA was found by toxicologists from Amsterdam’s VU (Vrije Universiteit) in the grass around the plant, which had been growing and getting mowed for the last five years. One researcher, Jacob de Boer, speculated Chemours might never have stopped manufacturing and emitting PFOA at all, even though they said they had.

Bay St. Louis in Pass Christian, Mississippi, which empties out into the Gulf of Mexico just north of New Orleans; and in Ingleside, Texas, where everything is bigger, on the lapping shores of Corpus Christi Bay. And that’s just in America.

Similar incidents have happened in the Veneto region of northeast Italy, which encompasses such Shakespearean locales as Padua and Verona. There, it was a company called Miteni, but the story was the same: PFOA was found in the drinking water and eventually in the bloodstream of citizens from surrounding areas. Over 350,000 people were exposed.

By far the worst culprit is, unsurprisingly, China. According to a report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and DevelDue to this, Martin Van Den Berg, another opment (summarized as follows in a Greentoxicologist at VU, went further than his col- peace pamphlet on PFC pollution): leagues have on our side of the pond (so far).

“Facilities in Shandong province, as well He cautioned people living near the plant as other facilities in China, are scaling up should stop eating produce from their own their manufacture of PFOA to meet domesgardens. The reason? tic and international demand, as the result

“The poison is not only in the leaves but of a commitment by eight leading manuin the entire crop, because the plant also ab- facturers of fluorochemicals in the United sorbs contaminated water from its roots.”

States and Europe to work toward the elimJacob de Boer added, “Here you have to ination of PFOA as part of an [sic] U.S. EPA leave a warning. Just do not eat fruits and stewardship program.” vegetables from the garden. Do not really do So, while Chemours might not be pumpthis. It is a concern. They are persistent and ing the toxic stuff into our drinking water, it’s toxic substances.” still being made overseas—out of sight, out The unscrupulous behavior of Chemours of mind, right?—and in staggeringly huge abroad indicates the company can be trusted amounts. Perfluoridated compounds were about as far as it can be thrown (given the found in concentrations of 496,000 ng/L in the weight of all the manufacturing equipment Xiaoqing River in China. Another river, which and accumulated mass of bullshit they have was receiving effluent from a plant belonging been spouting since June 8, it isn’t very far to the Dongyuechem company (an “excellent at all, in this writer’s opinion). We must supplier” of our old friend, Daddy DuPont), wonder where else in the nation, or around was found to have the preposterously high the globe, a similar story is lurking, wait- fluorochemical concentration of 1,860,000 ing to be exposed. A cursory search of ng/L—one of the highest ever recorded.

Chemours’ website reveals they have 35 production facilities worldwide: 25 in North America, four in Europe, Africa and Middle East, four more in Asia and the Pacific, and two in South America.

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A short foray onto Google Earth shows Chemours plants perched on several major rivers in the eastern part of the country: on the banks of the James River in Virginia, just below Richmond; on the Delaware River in New Castle, south of Chemours HQ in Wilmington, DE; the infamous Washington Works Plant near Parkersburg, WV (site of the successful class-action lawsuit against DuPont and Chemours), and further down the Ohio River in Louisville, KY; on the Tennessee River in New Johnsonville; on the banks of

Though it certainly remains a local problem, we must look beyond the Cape Fear River to see the larger picture. Perhaps, by cooperation, by building a community larger than our own, to hold these companies accountable, something can be accomplished.

Once the chemical is made, it stays made forever. Our planet is a closed system: Like it or not, the problems of our neighbors halfway around the world eventually become our problems, too. The truth of ecology is that everything—everything—is connected.

My advice to other cities facing this burden remains the same as what I would tell a heartbroken ex after a scandalous break-up: You should probably get tested. What do you have to lose?

ration to commit suicide. When responding officers began talking with the distraught man, he poured more gasoline on himself and appeared to be holding a lighter in his hand. Hoping to subdue him, one of the officers used his Taser on the man and the gasoline ignited, engulfing him in flames.

Officers wrapped him in blankets and removed him from the house. His family reports he was severely burned, and at press time he was in critical condition.

THE THREATENED AMERICAN WORKER

A local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in Battle Creek, Michigan, is butting heads with Western Michigan University this summer after the school brought in a goat crew to clean up an overgrown woodlot on campus, leaving union workers without jobs. The AFSCME’s grievance cites a collective bargaining agreement with WMU, but university officials counter that “the area is rife with poison ivy and other invasive species,” which are difficult for humans to remove. The 20-goat crew, rented from Munchers on Hooves in Coldwater, Michigan, is ahead of schedule in clearing a 15-acre area.

WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE ...

Robert Kanoff, 49, celebrated Independence Day in an unusual way: High on drugs, he was dropped off in his birthday suit at a Tempe, Arizona, Walmart by two people who thought it would be “funny to see him naked,” said police. There he walked around the store wearing only shoes and carrying methamphetamines.

Maricopa County sheriff’s officers caught up with him around 10 p.m. across the street from the store.

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

First bikes, then cars ... now umbrellas.

Maybe. Sharing E Umbrella hit the streets of 11 Chinese cities in April with more than 300,000 umbrellas for rent from subway and bus stations. Unfortunately, the company’s founder, Zhao Shuping, didn’t provide instructions about returning the rentals after use, and most of the umbrellas have disappeared. Zhao noted his mistake, saying, “Umbrellas are different from bicycles. ... With an umbrella you need railings or a fence to hang it on.” He plans to replenish his stock with 30 million umbrellas nationwide by the end of the year.

QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENTS

The Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival, in which water buffalo are pitted against each other, has been a tradition in Hai Phong, Vietnam, since the 18th century. But on July 1, buffalo trainer Dinh Xuan Huong, 46, met his doom when his own bull turned on him. The buffalo first knocked Dinh to the ground, then flipped him over its head, gor-

ing Dinh’s leg with its horn. Dinh later died at the Vietnam-Czech Friendship Hospital.

Buffalo fighting was stopped in the country during the Vietnam War, but the fights resumed in 1990.

UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Police in Slidell, Louisiana, stopped a “car full of drunks” on July 8 and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated. The car’s passengers rode home in a taxi, but one of the women then drove back to the police station to bail out the driver. Slidell officers arrested the woman for DWI, and she joined her friend in jail. “Lesson of the day,” Slidell officers posted on their Facebook page: “Don’t drive drunk to a police station in order to bail out your drunk friend!”

Police in Swansea, Illinois, suspect the heir to a brewery fortune has graduated from driving drunk to flying high. August Adolphus Busch IV, 53, landed his helicopter around noon on July 10 in an office complex parking lot outside St. Louis. Police and FAA investigators were still trying to determine why he had landed there and whether any aviation laws had been broken when they were called back to the parking lot around 8 p.m., where Busch, appearing to be intoxicated, was trying unsuccessfully to take off. Swansea police reported that Busch failed field sobriety tests but passed a breath test, and after they secured a warrant, Busch was taken to a local hospital for blood tests. (Also found in the helicopter: four loaded guns, several prescription pill bottles and eight dogs.) At press time, no charges had been filed.

NOW YOU HAVE OUR ATTENTION

On July 6, IRS workers in Ogden, Utah, received a fake bomb from Normand Lariviere, 68, of Olympia, Washington. The U.S. Navy veteran and former civilian defense contractor has been disgruntled with the Department of Defense since his dismissal in the 1990s and has a history of mailing disturbing objects to the IRS to protest paying taxes. In 2016, Lariviere sent one of his fingers, a bullet and a marijuana joint to tax collectors. “Many things I could do,” he threatened. “I’m not going to tip my hand.”

Drivers speeding down Bedford Street in Lakeville, Massachusetts, may touch the brakes when they spot a parked police cruiser at the side of the road. But the “vehicle,” a plywood and aluminum sign painted to look like a Crown Victoria blackand-white, is a ruse perpetrated by resident Kelly Tufts to get drivers to slow down. Tufts

parks the “car” in his driveway, especially on weekends, to protect dogs and kids from speeding traffic. “We’ve had some people give us the one finger,” Tufts said. “If it was their neighborhood, they’d enjoy it.”.

AWESOME!

A mathematician in Bucharest, Romania, scored a 44,900 euro profit when he made an exciting discovery at a flea market there: a rare World War II Enigma machine, used by the Nazis for encrypting messages. After paying the unwitting seller just 100 euros ($114 U.S.) for it, he took it into his care, cleaning and repairing it and learning how it worked. On July 11, a Bucharest auction house sold the machine for 45,000 euros ($51,500 U.S.) to an unnamed bidder.

BRIGHT IDEAS

Why hire moving professionals for just one appliance? A man in Brisbane, Australia, gamely tried transporting his full-size refrigerator on a Queensland Rail car in April. He first rolled the fridge, strapped to a handcart, onto an elevator to the train platform. Shortly after guiding it into the train carriage, the man and his icebox were removed from the car by transit officers, who wrote him a $252 ticket. Apparently, his item would not fit under a seat, in an overhead rack or in a designated storage area, as Queensland Rail rules specify.

LACKING A FILTER

Baseball fans at the Los Angeles Dodgers-Kansas City Royals game in Dodger Stadium on July 8 were treated to some righteous moves on the dance cam by “Rally Granny,” an older fan who capped her performance by flashing her bra at the 40,000-plus spectators. “You don’t see THAT much at a baseball stadium,” deadpanned Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (who actually missed the spectacle)

FROM BAD TO WORSE

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NEWS>>OP-ED

I HAVE A DREAM, PART 1: From the bomb to the bullet and back to Goldsboro

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BY: DAWSON GAGE

ack in 1961, near the high noon of the Cold War, a miracle took place in the town of Eureka, NC, a few miles outside of Goldsboro. A B-52 bomber carrying thermonuclear arms exploded violently in midair, and the mechanisms that trigger the atomic reaction began to activate. As far as the helpless civilian population of eastern North Carolina was concerned, only the hand of almighty God can adequately explain why this hydrogen bomb did not detonate into the Tarheel sky and bring about the end of days.

But the state of North Carolina did not come to an end that day. Thus in 2017 we find we are still in the position of having to ask ourselves if the spirit of world history might once again be spotted, alive and wide awake, in the otherwise humble city of Goldsboro, which is not alone among cities in North Carolina having a momentous part to play in the story that follows. The challenge will be to comprehend

how the story of America and the human adventure appear when viewed through Tarheel eyes—and how it sounds to our Wilmington ears. These might be the only senses we are able to have, and we cannot rule out the possibility our perspective—the Wilmington angle— has a special insight into our historical moment, where confusion and bewilderment are the prevailing conditions of the day. Let us try, then, to adjust our eyes and ears.

When government experts examined the forensic condition of the megaton nuclear device that fell from heaven to land at Goldsboro, they found the electrical pulse that would have set off the nuclear chain reaction somehow failed to activate. In other words, because the positive and negative ends of the circuit did not connect, doomsday in North Carolina was averted.

Perhaps it is better to say “postponed,” for the situation in Tarheel politics right now in the high summer of 2017 displays a striking resemblance to the unexploded thermonuclear bomb.

Though the bomb was dismantled, the parts and materials did not get thrown away. Perhaps we can dig them up from the fields or take them

off the shelf?

Enter Reverend William Barber, civil rights leader and Christian preacher, whose home church and headquarters can be found just a few miles from the site of that miraculous aversion of atomic catastrophe. The course of events that brought Rev. Barber to the place he stands today includes not only the specter of the disaster that never happened but also the shadow of an atrocity that did: Not a bomb dropped awry over North Carolina, but a bullet found its target in Tennessee.

The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accomplished the death of a man, and the demolition of a triple-movement for justice King had conjured with his majestic insights and oracular magic. It was King who made it known to millions of people in America and beyond that racism, militarism and poverty are not separate or isolated phenomena but essentially intertwined. In order to fight any one of the “triple-evils,” King understood, we have to fight all three at once. If we try to fight racism, but remain silent about imperial wars; if we try to stop corporate exploitation but do not renounce national chauvinism; if we try to oppose war but make peace with big business; if we do anything other than fight all three struggles for justice at the same time, then we are guaranteed to fail.

As with the trigger mechanism in the bomb, the potential energies of justice will not be released unless we manage to connect the circuits. The genius of Dr. King’s politics is to be found in a fusion of three separate but equally real and urgent struggles.

Legend has it, at the time of his final journey, Dr. King chose to travel to Memphis after canceling plans to Wilmington. One can hardly convey the ironic pain of contemplating that Martin Luther King might have lived had he gone back to attempt an exorcism of the ghosts of the Secret 9. As is well-known to those who live in Wilmington, since the calamity of 1898, the municipal government had been under the well-established regime of the conspirators and their successors in the cause of white supremacy.

It is not known or agreed upon why Dr. King changed his plans, or how he might have made his appeal to the fragmented hearts of the people of Wilmington. In 1968 the integration of schools in Wilmington had not been attempted, nor had the city yet encountered the Wilmington Ten. Of course, Dr. King would have had his work cut out for him, to be sure.

No doubt, too, there were one or two people at least in Wilmington who would have volunteered themselves to play the part of assassin.

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Still, things would not have turned out as they did in Memphis. Even in death, had Dr. King exhaled his last breath in Wilmington, the riots and upheaval that would have ensued would have shaken the firmament beyond its limits— or at least unleashed the social equivalent of a nuclear chain reaction.

The plutonium atoms in the Goldsboro bomb were not split in two, and therefore the heat of a thousand suns was not released. Therefore, the heavy hydrogen atoms contained in it were not made to fuse at their nucleus. The chain reaction, unleashing the energy that keeps matter itself held together, did not occur. Though the bomb was quiet in Goldsboro, a bullet found its target in Memphis. On one front, the people of Wilmington were oblivious to the averted catastrophe, while the murder of Dr. King, on the other front, would tear open wounds that had been inflicted 70 years prior.

If Dr. King had come to Wilmington, Reverend Barber might have been able to stay in Goldsboro, might never have moved to Goldsboro, might have set up a church in Wilmington, perhaps on the Northside, close to the river. When the ministry of the greatest American was brought to an end, the movements he gathered to himself and fused together, as if with the heat of a thousand suns, were split back into their pieces. The circuits Dr. King had completed were disconnected from one another, and the revolutionary energies that had grown up around him dissipated: from fusion to confusion. After the fission by the bullet of Memphis, the chain reaction of Dr. King’s fusion politics came to a halt,. For many years, no one could be found who would dare to inherit this powerful tradition. But the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice, as surely as an atom shall swerve from the path of a long, straight line.

William Barber did not have to leave Goldsboro, nor did he have to stay in North Carolina.

He could have built up a more ordinary ministry, settling for the now-typical interpretation of the legacy of Dr. King that strips the radiant hero of the dangerous message at the core of his thought. Like the remainders of the bomb that scattered nearby in the town called Eureka, the pieces of the theory propounded by Dr. King cannot be understood, much less reassembled, if the original design of the bomb isn’t handy.

At some point along the way, the minister had his moment of realization, as had Archimedes before him, as had Dr. King as he sat up in the haunted night in his kitchen, reheating the coffee, grappling with the mandates of conscience, and the reading of history. The necessity of the three-in-one struggle is a daunting thing to behold, but eureka, indeed!

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Jeff Fetterman brings new rock ‘n’ roll and blues tunes to The Rusty Nail BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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hen singer-songwriter Jeff Fetterman was growing up, he wanted his first musical instrument drums.

“I loved the beat and rhythm,” he recalls.

“But my parents would have never given me a drum set. So I went with guitar after watching and hanging out with the guy up the street who played in a band. He was my first influence to learn from.”

A couple of decades of practice, three albums and countless shows later, Fetterman will be tuning his guitar for a Wilmington audience at The Rusty Nail on August 12, and preparing to release his full-length album, “9 Miles to Nowhere.” He recently finished listening to the final mixes and mastering a week prior to our interview.

Though, it’s doubtful it will be available for purchase at his ILM show, the projected release date is August 23-25. Still, fans will hear a lot off the record. Fetterman’s freshly laid tracks will be available as digital downloads and CDs upon release. Among them are “Something Just Ain’t Right,” which leans heavily on upbeat rock ’n’ roll sounds, and “These Arms of Mine” that slowly sinks back into warmer bluesy waters.

We asked Fetterman to tell us more about his influences and how they’ve shaped his latest record. encore: Tell us how rock, blues and guitar have impacted your approach and work today?

Jeff Fetterman (JF): I started learning to play by watching anybody and everybody, and going to see every band I could; I tried to copy what I saw them playing. That’s

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JF: I feel as each album comes out, it grows and matures musically. The playing keeps getting better. I’m using more musicians on my projects that have experience and are highly regarded. I feel my songwriting is getting better; although, I will always be the first to say I will try to be better. I am never satisfied with my own self, musically. I always try to be the best I can.

Then I discovered people like Hendrix, Duane Allman, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sam Cooke, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin ... the list just goes on and on. I try to be as professional with my live shows and my recordings as much as those people were or are. They influence me in every way. e: What’s the origin of “9 Miles to Nowhere”?

JF: We were driving to a gig, and we were in the middle of nowhere, literally.

We were going through a very rural area in farm country, where civilization was pretty scarce in the backwoods of Pennsylvania.

I saw a sign that said it was 25 more miles [to town], so I said out loud, “25 miles to nowhere.” I started thinking on that during the drive, and for some reason the miles to go kept sticking with me. It seemed kinda catchy when it came out during the miles countdown and I hit number nine. Hence the name “9 Miles to Nowhere.”

The cover also is symbolic to heading out to nowhere. Sometimes I feel in this business I’m heading nowhere; it’s hard and can seem like you’ll never get ahead.

Originally, there was supposed to be nine songs only on the album, each song representing 1 mile, nine songs equals 9 miles.

But I felt it wasn’t complete until I added just one more song. e: How are all the songs together shaping the album?

JF: I wanted this album to be a strong follow up to my previous album “Bottle Full of Blues” [(2015)] and “These Arms of Mine”

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is actually an older song I wrote a long time ago. It always received good attention, so I thought I would include it in on this new album. I’ve always been into classic rock and blues styles, including Motown, soul, R&B. Most people refer to me as a blues guitarist; although, a lot of my roots are in rock as well, so that’s where the rock edge comes from. I combine the two styles of my rock and blues influences, and that’s how I tend to write music. It just kind of comes out naturally that way.

The last two albums were recorded to a click track, and this new release was recorded live in studio, so it gave me the freedom to do what I love to do, which is just play. The newest release is probably the best-sounding so far out of the three, in that this one was recorded in the Goo Goo Dolls Studio in Buffalo, NY, and I had a great producer/engineer working with me. Being in a top-notch studio certainly helped. e: Any new soundscapes or instrumentals explored here?

JF: Not really. I pretty much stay with what comes out of me naturally, which is blues and blues-rock. Although, I would eventually like to release an album that features a nice horn section. I think that would be powerful—like a big slam to the listener.

Nothing like the sound of a powerful horn section doing soul/blues rock music. e: Have you been playing these songs at live shows leading up to the release?

e: Can you tell us a bit more about JF: Yes, we are now playing the new your songwriting? Are there emerging songs at our shows. They are getting great themes? response, and it gives further excitement to JF: The process for me comes mostly have it available soon to the public. from an idea or a random line that comes e: Tell us more about their evolution into my head at any given time. It’s like a from stage to studio and vice versa? puzzle piece. If I am at home just playing, JF: The songs are much longer and more I may come up with some catchy riff, and exciting live in my opinion, as nothing can it grabs my attention, so I try to build off of it; it’s a piece of a new puzzle that I want capture that energy of doing things live. The to try and put together. Same with lyrics: I feedback from the audience, their energy, may come up with a line, and write a song the spontaneity of the band, it all adds up. off of just one line that may set the theme for a whole new song. When I write, I try to put myself into the position of the character, and feel what he is feeling and say what he is thinking. I visualize a lot when I write; I try to imagine a scene as if it were in a movie and how would the music fit that scene. It really helps me out a lot with imagery.

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Sharon Wozniak-Spencer shares ‘Faces of Courage’ at Cameron Art Museum

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haron Wozniak-Spencer, a local painter and grad student at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, knew she wanted her midpoint thesis to bring attention to community efforts to help those in need. For the last year and a half, WozniakSpencer has been capturing the essence of each individual she’s gotten to know through The Hope Center and Walking Tall Wilmington for her oil portrait series “Faces of Courage.” On Thursday, Aug. 10, Wozniak-Spencer will debut it at the Cameron Art Museum in the Weyerhaesuer Reception Hall.

“When I proposed my thesis idea to Randy Evans, the founder of the Hope Center, I knew I didn’t want to do the project without getting to know the person I would be painting,” Wozniak-Spencer says. “Randy was very helpful with breaking the ice in letting them know I was genuine, and not trying to take advantage in any way.”

Upon meeting each of her potential models, Wozniak-Spencer was careful not to pry too much into their lives with personal questions. Instead, she opened with her own family history of overcoming poverty and giving back to others.

“My mom, who is from Boston, came from abject poverty, and was in foster care for a very long time until she was adopted as an older child,” Wozniak-Spencer states. “The people who adopted her, my grandparents, were extremely generous, only adopting older children. My grandfather also came from poverty, and was entirely self-made. When he became successful, he wanted to put that toward helping others.”

“I mostly use oils when I paint, as they’re much easier to blend,” Wozniak-Spencer notes, “but for my piece ‘Just Another Day,’ I’ve also included a charcoal version.”

No matter the medium, Wozniak-Spencer has found the models are always thrilled with the results. “You do a project, and you know you’re doing it for good reason, but it’s interesting to hear other people’s responses and the ways it’s impacted them,” she says. “The models are all excited about the show and many of them have talked about attending.”

Wozniak-Spencer’s mother continued her adoptive father’s example by volunteering at soup kitchens, hospitals and reading to children in need whenever she could. Wozniak-Spencer culled the same desires as her family in helping others. Her thesis provided a way to shine dignity on people working for

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a better life.

“The whole basis of my thesis was to work with this group of people and to show that there is beauty and significance in every human being,” Wozniak-Spencer states. “I put the same exact care, detail and understanding into their portraits as I would for a commissioned portrait.”

Most of her models were caught off guard when she tells them she would pay them for their time, as well as give them a copy of their portrait. “What cracks them up is that they think they have to pay me,” WozniakSpencer says. “When I tell them I’m going to pay them, sometimes they look baffled. I always tell them, though, that models have been paid throughout history because without them we wouldn’t have the art.”

After getting to know the models, Wozniak-Spencer photographed them inside The Hope Center, or in various spots downtown.

Although most everything in the background of the portrait was realistically present, Wozniak-Spencer was careful to tone down

For Wozniak-Spencer, one of the most fulfilling aspects of her series is seeing how the models are uplifted by the portraits. As well she has endured friendships along the way.

“I go to the Anchor Church in downtown Wilmington, where a lot of people from The Hope Center and Walking Tall attend as well,” Wozniak-Spencer mentions. “Sometimes they stop me and we’ll catch up. It’s great to hear how they’ve been doing since we last saw one another.”

Wozniak-Spencer will present “Faces of Courage” at the Cameron Art Museum in the Weyerhaesuer Reception Hall on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Admission is free to the general public; however, donations are appreciated for the Living Arts Scholarship Fund.

DETAILS:

Faces of Courage

Portraits by Sharon Wozniak-Spencer Thursday, Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Cameron Art Museum 3201 S. 17th St. Free

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Our annual Artist’s Choice Show will be opening on August 11. Deadline to enter is June 30th. We must have your entry form, fee and jpegs of your submissions by that date.

Our guest juror this year will be Todd Carignan.

Download the entry form at artexposure50. com or call for entries. Send jpegs to artexposure50@gmail.com. Any NC artist over the age of 18 is allowed to submit up to two works for consideration.

ART IN BLOOM

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

“Curious Collaborations” opens on August 4th and continues through July 29th with two art exhibits: “Making Masks: A Collaboration

by Elizabeth Darrow and David Klinger” (Gallery 2) and “Sharing a Room: Plein-Air Painting and Pastels by Carole Osman, Pamela Mork-Keegan, and Linda Sells” (Gallery 1).

Join us for “Slinging Paint with Mark Gansor” on Saturday, August 26, 3-5 pm. Stop by to see Mark in action as he creates original acrylic paintings on canvas.

The gallery also partners with Checker Cab productions to pair visual art with culinary art.

View “Let it Be: Art by Judy Hintz Cox”, large oil and mixed media paintings at Pin Point Restaurant, 114 Market Street and “I Spy: Art

by Naomi Jones”, acrylic paintings of diverse wildlife at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street.

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

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

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EXPO 216

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com Last chance to see the phenomenally successful Ocean Plastic exhibit before it closes.

July 28 ends the one-year run of our inaugural exhibit. The final Fourth Friday Gallery Night features a pop-up auction, music by The Swing Shifters, and appearances by Bag Lady and Ninja Turtle, who will be distributing small gifts.

After that, Expo 216 is closed for the month of August to install our coming Death & Dying exhibit which will open on September 6.

At which point, normal business hours will resume. Meanwhile, join us for our Second Annual Fashion Show on August 18. Tickets are free on our website.

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.

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

and abstract art classes as well as workshops by nationally and regionally known artists.

Now on exhibit: “Take a Little Coast Home With You,” a collection of small coastal-themed paintings, designed for easy transport home.

Runs through Sept. 9 and features original works by 24 artists who have been invited to participate in the special event.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

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

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

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

PEACOCK FINE ART

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

Adjacent to the River to Sea gallery, Features paintings by Wilmington based plein air painter Jim Bettendorf. Local scenes of Wilmington and surrounding areas cover the walls.

Original oil paintings and a selection of giclée prints available for purchase. Open daily from noon to six.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

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OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS:

Big Dawg nails thought-provoking ‘Twelve Angry Men’ in timely manner

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BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

ig Dawg Productions continues their thought-provoking season with a stellar production of “Twelve Angry Men,” directed by Katherine Vernon. It has to be intimidating to tackle a modern American classic that carries moral weight and the challenges of staging. By definition, most of the time the performers are sitting, and if one person is speaking, 11 others are not. But night after night, the entire cast must be present in the moment, listening and reacting to each other. In a sense, it is the ultimate ensemble piece.

“Twelve Angry Men” follows the deliberations of a jury at a homicide trial. A young man is accused of stabbing his father to death. It has been a long, hot week. Now they are trapped in a room together. At the outset, 11 of them are convinced of the accused’s guilt. But one juror, “Number 8”

(Josh Bailey), is not ready to send him off to the electric chair without, at least, some discussion. He has doubt and unanswered questions. Let’s say the other 12 are not overjoyed to discover they have one hold out. So they set about trying to convince him to change his mind. Some attempt through bullying, others through sensible argument. Still, others watch and sift what is happening in front of them.

During the course of the following discussion, we meet The Foreman (Kim Ewonus), responsible for keeping order and moving the process forward; a belligerent bully reminiscent of several people currently on TV news (Ron Hasson); a very white-collar, determined, straight-laced businessman (Craig Kittner); a soft-spoken gentlemen upon appearance with a number of preconceptions (Dom Gibbs); a fast-talking man of loud, strong opinions and very little interest in others (Will Roden); a lonely older gentleman (Craig Myers); a bigot who yells

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his nastiness at people (Rich Deike); a thoughtful and idealistic immigrant (James Bowling); and a distracted and frustrated advertising executive (Alex Warff). The two wild cards are the strong, silent types: Anthony Corvino and Nick Smith. Neither of their characters are telegraphing where this is going, but they are listening carefully.

Vernon and set designer Scott Davis have transformed the Cape Fear Playhouse on Castle Street into a theatre in the round.

The jurors are in the center of the theatre with the audience watching them like a sports arena—and there are moments that feel like the audience is watching something heated and desperate unfold. We are so close to the action, it’s impossible to create a sense of distance.

Taking on the role of Number 8, made famous by Henry Fonda, Bailey puts his own spin on the man who quietly but firmly asks for a little more consideration of the value of human life. His jittery nervousness leading up the first big reveal, with the knife in question, is understated but believable.

People slowly coming on board with his interest in re-enacting the testimony of the witnesses clearly pleases him, but outside of an occasional satisfied nod or smile, he doesn’t really gloat. It is Bailey’s calm politeness that carries the day more than anything. In many ways, he is supposed to be the hero—but Bailey doesn’t play up that aspect. He is more distressed than heroic.

The room becomes the microcosm of the bully spewing hate into the air. Someone who quietly and civilly stands up to him and the surrounding group must decide to muster the courage.

What makes the show fascinating is watching each performer personally wrestle with the question of speaking out. Each truly is in the moment and responding personally to the situation. While some are on their feet and active, others, like Nick Smith, physically recoil each time the knife is brandished. It is a completely natural response and I was right there with him.

The script addresses a lot of issues that haunt me: How does one actually have a civil disagreement with people? And not a shouting match that allows people to dismiss each other, but actually find a way to hear each other? How do we reach someone—get past the angry walls that prevent us from taking each other seriously?

How do we communicate with someone

we don’t respect? How do we get past our own predilections to something of real substance? How do we find the humanity in people when it is easier to vilify?

For 90 minutes 12 men walk through the gauntlet with varying degrees of success.

It is inspiring to see some of the journeys: the reluctant Wharff, the erudite Kittner, the certain Roden. A few waffle their way through and when pressed can’t explain it, it’s an emotional response: Smith, Corvino, Gibbs, and on the other side of the issue, Hasson and Deike’s bullies can’t actually explain what they are feeling either. But the intensity of it drives them. None of the performances would work or make sense without the others at the table.

Perhaps that is the real message of the show, the real answer to the questions: None of this would work without opposing viewpoints. The cast brings a tremendous energy and verve to the production. For a show largely staged with the cast seated, the amount of energy brought to stage is completely overwhelming. They ride a roller coaster of human emotion, self and group discovery far more intense than it appears—and it appears to be pretty intense.

I truly mean this as a compliment to Vernon and the cast: At the end of the show, I had to get someplace alone and quite to decompress. The magnitude of what they created left me in deep need of time to recalibrate and focus. Art is supposed to provoke a response; they succeeded.

“Twelve Angry Men” is a startling and incredible production and really shows off the skills of the performers and director. I got the last ticket the night I was there—so, in other words, buy early because they will go quickly. The show is important and timely, but the cast and director make its reflection of our emotions over reason a call to bridge the chasms in our humanity. The work is beautiful to watch.

DETAILS:

Twelve Angry Men

Aug. 10-13, 17-20, 8 p.m., Sun. matinees, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $15-$22 Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle St. www.bigdawgproductions.org

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PULITZER-WINNING RELEVANCE: Opera House’s ‘South Pacific’ entertains and hits close to home BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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pera House Theatre Company brings “South Pacific”—the 1949 musical based on the 1948 Pulitzer Prize-winning short story collection of James Michener—to life currently at Thalian Hall. (Michener would also write the book “Sayonara,” later to become the academy award-winning film.) Rogers and Hammerstein, arguably one the most famous writing partnerships in the 20th century, adapted the stories to a stage musical that would win the Pulitzer for Drama.

While watching the production Ray Kennedy directed, I was struck by how relevant the show remains over 60 years later: Themes of gender, race, class, and privilege continue to resonate in 2017.

Emile de Becque (Robin Dale Robertson) lives on a plantation on a remote South Pacific island. Up until the war and the occupation by U.S. troops, life had settled into a rhythm. Or was it a rut? Among the Americans on his island is a beautiful young nurse, Nellie Forbush (Kendra Goehring-Garrett), a self-described “Hick from the Sticks.” She’s never been anywhere like this before, and in Little Rock Arkansas she certainly never met a charming Frenchman like Robertson’s Emile. He is thoughtful, just nervous enough to be believable, yet still suave. And my gods(!), when he sings “Some Enchanted Evening“ to her I almost fell out of my seat it was so romantic. And she swoons, too—which how could she not? Maybe that’s what makes Goehring-Garrett’s Nellie so much fun: Audiences can feel her surprise and amazement at each new experience she encounters in this brave new world.

While Nellie is discovering the civilized and refined side of paradise, the Navy is sweating through another day of the war.

The Seabees (Ethan Drake, Kellen Hanson, Qaadir Hicks, Jackson Lee, Timothy A Mills, Blaine Allen Mower, Marlon Ramos, Mathis Turner, Bradley Barefoot, and Jordan Wolfe) are bored. They have three options for entertainment: One is Bloody Mary (Mirla Criste), a local vendor of every imaginable trinket or souvenir. We first meet her through their eyes with the song “Bloody Mary,” but it becomes apparent quite quickly the Seabees see only the surface and fail to understand the motivations that drive her: a desire for a better life for her and her loved ones, fear of hunger and

violence and, most of all, determination to make the best of the cards life has dealt her. If that means playing up to their stereotypes, so be it. She will laugh all the way to the bank.

Criste communicates all that and more.

Her Mary is a web of ambition, desire and frustration. She brings us a woman who, if she looked like Vivien Leigh and held up her hands to declare, “With God as my witness, I will never go hungry again,” it would be heartily praised by these men who would leap to her defense. Though her motivations and ambitions are parallel to Scarlet O’Hara’s, by virtue of her appearance and location, she is dismissed out of hand. It is a very difficult role, and, if not handled carefully, it can quickly become a really offensive caricature. But Criste is a deft hand, and her Mary surprises and challenges the audience.

The next option for entertainment comes in the form of Billis (Jason Aycock), who (like Bloody Mary) is always cooking up a scheme for making money—whether it is laundry, shower concierge service or trying to supply Bloody Mary with cheaper merchandise. Billis is written to be comedic relief, and Aycock has no trouble milking that, but he is also the guy with whom we expect Nellie to court. He’s blue collar, as American as it gets, and head over heals for her. If Aycock is onstage, we know we are going to be laughing or wishing Nellie would notice him.

Be Carefully Taught” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s commentary on racism. It is a tough and difficult song, but his anger propels it forward and gives it a transformative quality.

comprehensible.

“South Pacific” endures because it looks at the way people cope during the stress of war with humor and love. The cast makes the microcosm they inhabit come alive in a Terry Collins has created the world with way it humanizes big themes of our lives: palm trees, sand, the erosion fencing that love, confusion, struggle, the roles of genWilmington beach-goers will recognize der, class, race, and our ability to grow or quickly, and for the Thanksgiving follies willingness to stifle. The dancing is fun, the scene a flatbed truck that is fabulous. The singing is beautiful, the sets are fantastic, shower stall and ladder set up for Nellie to and the acting will conjure laughter and wash that man right out of her hair is fun tears. It is a great evening of theatre. and functional. Really, he has created a very fun playground for the performers, and it is visual candy for the audience.

DETAILS:

Debbie Scheu manages to get all the military personnel in matching costumes that still have personalized modifications—quite an undertaking for a cast of this size—not to mention Robin Dale Roberton and Kendra Goehring-Garrett’s multiple changes.

Her work creates authenticity and makes the evolving world they inhabit visually

South Pacific

Aug. 11-13, 18-20, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m.

Thalian Hall 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: $32 www.thalianhall.com

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Mostly, though, the Seabees complain about their lack of options, most notably and humorously in “There is Nothing Like a Dame.” It is a fun, big dance number that will leave audiences singing the refrain under their breath at intermission.

Just when life feels like it has hit a plateau for these men, in walks Lt. Joe Cable (John Callison). He has come to persuade Emile to join him on a dangerous secret mission. Before that can happen, Bloody Marry introduces him to her daughter Liat (Sydney Jones). Callison’s Joe is the total package: smart, charming, gorgeous, and when he opens his mouth to sing, it is hypnotizing—like some sort of weird hybrid of Sinatra and Nicolai Gedda. With “Younger Than Springtime,” his ode to Liat, he has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand—and at least half of them wishing they were in his arms. But he also has the challenge of singing “You’ve Got To encore | august 9 - august 15, 2017 | www.encorepub.com 17

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‘Atomic Blonde’ is fascinating, fashionable and fun

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Aug. 9 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 9th): “Beatriz at Dinner” follows Beatriz (Salma Hayek), an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, who is building a career as a health practitioner in L.A. Doug Strutt (John Lithgow) is a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire. When these two opposites meet at a dinner party, their worlds collide and neither will ever be the same. (R, 83 min.)

Aug. 14-16 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 16th): In “The Hero,” Lee Hayden is an aging Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former-co-star-turneddealer, Jeremy, until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy, all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy. (R, 93 min.)

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BY: ANGHUS

ou know what I love? Blockbuster movies telling small stories—ones where the entire world isn’t at stake, and the third act isn’t a clusterfuck of sensory assaults, where portals open into the sky, and inconceivable green-screen theatrics are employed.

Summer movies used to be a healthy mix of gigantic blockbusters, with smaller action movies peppered in to give us a limited but slightly varied palette of films to enjoy. In fact, there was a time before computers started making every movie look the same that blockbuster cinema was a relatively small affair. I remember the big deal of seeing “Independence Day” in 1996 because it felt massive—cities being blown up and the world being laid to waste by alien invaders. At some point every studio was upping the stakes until every damn movie was about an end-of-the-world scenario (I’m looking at you, Marvel).

Some of my favorite summer movies were smaller films and weren’t playing with ginormous stakes; “Lethal Weapon” and “Die Hard” immediately spring to mind. Action films packed a lot of bang for your buck and kept stories at a nice, brutal, human level. We’re starting to see the return to the hard-core action movie thanks to the success of John Wick. “Atomic Blonde” is a fantastic piece of action cinema; it features great scenery-chewing actors and drips with a thick layer of neon style.

Lorraine (Charlize Theron) is a tough-asnails agent for the British government. When a fellow agent and pillow partner ends up dead, she’s sent to Berlin to find a valuable list of undercover spy operations and potential doubleagent orchestrating its theft. She arrives in West Berlin and immediately stumbles into a game of subterfuge, backstabbing and double

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crosses that would make anyone’s head spin.

Oh, before I go on, allow me to clarify some statements for our millennial readers.

1. “West Berlin” is one half of the city of Berlin, which during the Cold War was split into the cities of West and East Berlin. The West was aligned with America and its NATO allies, while the East was part of the Soviet Union’s communist block. These cities were separated by a large fence called “The Berlin Wall.”

2. The “Cold War” was an ideological conflict between the Soviet Union and United States, who greatly disagreed on how society should be governed. The period of frigid relations caused a great deal of consternation in global politics but provided lots of opportunities for Tom Clancy novels and James Bond movies.

3. “Soviet Union” is what Russia used to be called before the fall of communism in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s. (See Scorpion’s “Winds of Change” music video.)

Lorianne meets up with Perceival (James McAvoy), a deep-cover British agent who’s spent a little too much time in Berlin and has embraced the chaotic atmosphere that possesses the broken city. They don’t trust each other, even though their goal is the same: to get the list back before it falls into the wrong hands.

Unfortunately, Lorraine has a hard time figuring out to whom “the wrong hands” belong. Once we learn the stakes, and Lorianne sets off on her mission, the snowball begins to roll downhill, quickly gaining traction and mass. Every step she takes to learn the truth brings her one step closer to losing everything.

“Atomic Blonde” is a blast from start to finish. It’s crazy and indulgent and never forgets the fundamental lessons of action filmmaking: Make it look cool and don’t forget to have some fun. Charlize Theron feels so natural in this role.

She’s cool as ice but not the kind of atypical indestructible action hero that populates so many Hollywood movies. I mentioned “Lethal Weapon” and “Die Hard” before because the action films gave their protagonists a beating, and the wear and tear of their battles showed.

“Atomic Blonde” isn’t afraid to show its scars.

Hats off to Theron, who seems to be making a real effort at this stage in her career. There’s an action scene near the end of the movie that feels so raw—without a lot of cut-a-ways to conceal it. It’s like we’re watching Theron—not a stunt double—deliver and absorb a beating.

Lorianne is dragged through a cold, brutal hell throughout the course of the story, and it does a great job making audiences feel invested in the character.

I have only a couple of small gripes, mostly involving some resolutions that felt a little too easy. Overall, I really liked “Atomic Blonde” because of its great performances, terrific action, a nostalgia-fueled soundtrack of ‘80s hits, and an admirable job by all involved to create something fascinating, fashionable and fun.

DETAILS:

Atomic Blonde Rated R Directed by David Leitch Starring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman

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THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown

area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss.

From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafewilmington.com; facebook.com/thefelixcafewilmington HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com HOLIDAY INN RESORT Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront re-

sort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com

16 S. Front St. 910.772.9151

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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

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small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch inhouse, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie.

Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER

419 S COLLEGE RD #35, WILMINGTON

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

ASIAN GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday. At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

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vores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

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

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

YOSHI SUSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls!

Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri., 11am10pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/YoshiSushi-427130281005652/

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.beachbagels910.com

JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

BREWPUB BILL’S FRONT PORCH Welcome to Bill’s Front Porch Brewery & Restaurant, where you’ll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.com

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean

restaurant, serving diners for over nine years.

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

From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am-9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events.

Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its

best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

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

We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607.

Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and

La Costa Mexican Restaurant

16 OZ. MARGARITAS FOR $4.95 MONDAY & TUESDAY AT ALL LOCATIONS FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS ALL DAY!!!

Open Sunday through Thursday until 9pm, Friday and Saturday until 10pm, Lunch Monday through Saturday 11am to 3pm!

5622 OLEANDER DR, 910.392.6006 • 3617 MARKET ST, 910.772.9000 • 8024 - UNIT 1 MARKET ST, 910.686.8210

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breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique 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 appe-

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

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

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

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Full menu until 2 a.m., 7 days a week Locally owned and operated • Call for carry-out

5046 New Centre Drive | Wilmington, NC 28403

(910) 859-7374

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17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden

■ WEBSITE: lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington. com

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness.

Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and freerange meats and poultry. wheat-free and glutenfree products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m..

Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

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

“At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors.

Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

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

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

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad.

Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon.

Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Handcrafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-7993847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best.

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

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

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

Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House

is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-3430200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-4587380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-8338622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

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

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

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

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

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant.

Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-2399153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner Tues-Sun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

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foodtastic events MARIACHI MARTES! BLOCK TACO TUESDAY Tues., Aug., 15, 6 p.m.

BlockTaco at Satlellite

120 Greenfeild St. facebook.com/BLOcKTACO Admission: Free

Wilmington’s own family-friendly taco stand hosts the Trio Los Banditos mariachi band every other Tuesday! Join in for a festive weekday fiesta with a few cultural melodies.

Featuring some of the tastiest tacos in downtown Wilmington, Block Taco Tuesday is followed up by free summer films starting at 8:30 p.m. at the adjacent Satellite Bar and Lounge on the side lawn.

Like BlockTaco on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about this and other local community shindigs!

The Workshop WB turns out killer smoothies, strong espresso and sandwiches

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BY: ROSA BIANCA

hark teeth and lavender lattes? I’m in.

Are you?

Diners who make their way over the final beach bum-bombarded bridge toward Lumina Avenue should hang a right after the light. The usual suspects await: Wings, Trolly Stop, South Beach Grill. Take a peek at what lies beneath—well, between, in this case—to find tucked away off of Waynick Boulevard is The Workshop WB. The semi-new spot focuses on fossils and frappes. With a team of local scuba divers behind the scenes, it seems natural for them to partner with (sister company) Era Jewelry and Design to make their underwater finds into something beautiful. And they continue to evolve: The specialty shop recently took a leap from simply serving high-quality espresso beverages to the world of sandwiches and smoothies, too.

The Workshop’s vibe is a loud, eclectic mix of hip retail and modern coffee (with a side of bikinis and flip flops, and P.S.: emphasis on the word “loud”; when my fiancé called, he asked if I was at a dance club).

Those looking for a quiet place to concentrate might want to search elsewhere. This beach-inspired hangout is small (one big table and a few bar seats), but keep in mind it’s a lively environment meant for catching up with friends—not work.

PINTS FOR PRESERVATION August 17, 6 p.m.

Good Hops Brewing 811 Harper Ave. (706) 713-1594 Admission: Buy a beer!

Good Hops Brewing in Carolina Beach for an evening of beer and good times for a great cause! Buy a beer (or four!), and Good Hops will donate a portion or proceeds to the Bellamy Museum’s community and educational programming.

Tasty-Tees food truck will be on site selling delicious treats, so make sure to come hungry!

As far as smoothie menus go around town, Workshop immediately rises to the top of my list. I often find myself wanting to combine several options to create a healthy snack that appeals to all senses. Workshop’s combinations are so impressive, I took nearly 10 minutes to narrow down my order. The barista led me through the creamy, fruity, and to her personal fave. I was pumped to see ingredients like turmeric, dates, mint, coconut, and granola scattered across the chalkboard. Coffee-lovers, surfer dudes and kale freaks unite!

I landed on the Mangodon (clever, Workshop, I see what you did there) to start while I waited on the rest of my order. The fruity concoction was a blend of mango, peach, banana, strawberry, coconut, honey, pineapple, and apple juice. That may sound like a mouthful, but I respect a place aiming to please when it comes to the perfect medley of flavors. (Shhh—I even added kale.) Each sip was sweet and slightly tart with an afterbite of coconut shavings. Super refreshing. I also can’t help myself when it comes to turmeric and ordered one of those bad boys to go. With ingredients like mango, banana, cin-

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tomatoes) and felt more like comfort food than a light dish. Between the thickness of the bread and the slippery amounts of mozzarella, I commend it for being a good vegetarian option, but that’s about it.

namon, ginger, and coconut milk, I expected it to be overpoweringly spicy, aromatic, and not the best for a hot day. Wrong. This foamy yellow-ish beverage was light and lovely in every way. The mango and coconut milk gave it a tropical essence, while the cinnamon gave it warmth. Smoothie game completely on point here, Workshop.

Suddenly ... alas! The breakfast sandwich saved the day. I hoped at least one of the vehicle options for my breakfast sandwich was homemade, and Workshop says they bake almond croissants fresh in the morning. I didn’t try the bagel, but the pressed croissant melted in my mouth like butter. Although the sandwiches are stacked in the display case, I was told the eggs are made to order. Of all the food I sampled, the thin crispy bacon, melty cheese, egg, and spinach croissant was unbelievably satisfying. And FYI: I ate it last, so it wasn’t just a case of the hangries.

I wasn’t overly impressed with the sandwich selection. My research had me hoping for artisanal and made-to-order snacks, as opposed to panini-pressed and out of a cold case. Logistically, this might be the most efficient way for them to put out food—but I wasn’t as drawn in as I had hoped. In some ways, the display reminded me of a quick-serve airport restaurant; yet, the sandwiches took some time.

I started with chicken and goat cheese, on a pressed square ciabatta-like roll. Also on deck between the bread was spinach, red onions, capers, and sundried tomatoes. The chicken tasted pre-packaged, but I don’t have confirmation on whether it was. The goat cheese was fresh and the sundried tomatoes were tangy and acidic. This made for a nice mix, but the sandwich overall was average.

I read one of Workshop’s goals was serving great food with a French flair. Although there was a Brie, turkey and caramelized onion sandwich, I think something like “a casual spin on French fare” might have put my expectations in the right place.

I got a Caprese to-go and unwrapped it as soon as I returned to the car. It was surprisingly messy (overflowing with balsamic and

Just as with the smoothie menu, Workshop’s caffeine selections are superb. The cold brew with coconut water and signature Bullet Proof (house blend, cinnamon, organic butter, coconut oil, and raw sugar) were wildly tempting—mostly because I don’t believe I’ve spotted either anywhere else. They had me, however, at “Lavender + Honey Latte.” I opted for almond milk, which gave it an extra oomph of luxuriousness, and it was flavorful and rich, which I don’t find often outside of major chains.

Although I was slightly underwhelmed by the sandwiches, the smoothies, strong espresso, and rad collection of handmade jewelry were worth the stop.

DETAILS:

The Workshop in Wrightsville Beach 86 Waynick Blvd.

910-679-8605 Monday-Sunday, 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.theworkshopwb.com

JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI

Check With Our Staff About Our All You Can Eat Sushi Menu 614 S. College Rd. • (910) 399-3366 www.okamisteakhouse.com hours of operation can be found on our website

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Come and start your day off on the water, as we cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River for our Black Water Adventure. You might ask “What makes this a black water river”? The answer is this...... A blackwater river is a river with a deep, slow-moving channel flowing through forested swamps or wetlands. As vegetation decays, tannins leach into the water, making a transparent, acidic water that is darkly stained, resembling tea or coffee. Alligators are found in its waters and pileated woodpeckers nest nearby & the Osprey return annually to rebuild their nest & make it there summer home. Researchers at the University of North Carolina Wilmington found that the NE Cape Fear River is home to at least 45 species of fish.

So come aboard , get ready for a memorable adventure. Don’t forget your cameras.

LIVE Music on our Sunset Cruises

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ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

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

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

ARTISAN MARKET

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

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

KURE BEACH MARKET

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

S. FRONT II GRAND OPENING BLOCK PARTY

Aug. 9, 6pm: Tribute Properties invites thepublic to the unveiling of South Front II, the newly revitalized sister property of the South

Front Community on August 9th from 6-9pm for a Grand Opening BlockParty, 222 Greenfield Street in Wilmington. The former Block Shirt Factory has been respectfully and artfully transformed into unique, modern homes with a flawless mix of vintage charm and urban sophistication. Music from thePhantom Playboys will set the tone. An exclusive selection from Vivian Howard’s flagship Wilmington restaurant Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria menu will be served,along with Pinpoint’s awardwinning pastry chef Lydia Clopton’s mouthwateringtreats. Surprise entertainment, home tours,sneak peaks of Capps office space, and unique raffle items.

FREE WILMINGTON ELITE NETWORKING

Aug. 16, 6-8pm: Free tickets at Eventbrite— free business networking hosted by Andrew Pierce. Open to all industries and professions.

Bring your business cards. Rockstar Connect networking events are widely known as the preeminent functions to friend “successful and intriguing people.” Free entrance and free light delicious complimentary appetizers will be served on a first come first serve basis. All attendees are responsible for their own alcoholic beverages. Might as Well 250 Racine Dr., 15 ANNUAL FASHION SHOW

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

EARLY CELEBRATION OF SOLAR ECLIPSE

Aug. 19, 8:30am: We’ll be closed Monday, August 21st, when the path of the solar eclipse passes almost directly above us, so we’re celebrating early! Try Zola Coffee & Tea’s oneday-only specialty Eclipse Iced Tea, perfectly sweet and refreshing to set the stage, and grab a pair of eclipse sunglasses (we won’t be in the totality of the eclipse at any point) to protect your eyes since regular sunglasses just won’t cut it. Cafe Zola / Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

SOLAR SCIENCE

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

Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241Military Cutoff Rd.

charity/volunteer CLEAN EATZ FUNDRAISER

Aug. 12, 11am: Join us at Clean Eatz all day!

They’ll be donating 10% of sales to Full Belly!

Marissa, the host of the “Burpees for Full Belly” fundraiser will be doing burpees for every $1 donated! Find us on Facebook for more updates! Clean Eatz, 5916 Carolina Beach Rd.

IRONCLAD MS BIKE FUNDRAISER

Aug. 13, 3pm: Caroline’s Chainbreakers, a charity bike team that rides for a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, is having our second annual fundraiser at Ironclad. We have some incredible raffle items (gift cards from restaurants, etc), silent auction items (including a signed Panthers jersey & a Kentucky basketball signed by Coach John Calipari), live music, and pizza. Family friendly and open to

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the public. Please come out for a fun evening while supporting Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St. POP-UP SHOP 4 PUPS

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

PINTS FOR PRESERVATION

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

Cost of beer. Good Hops Brewery - Carolina Beach, NC

A DAY IN THE LIFE LUNCHEON

Aug. 18, noon: Each year we highlight a woman and her story and this year we plan to do the same...with a twist. We first introduced you to Brittany in 2013 but, just wait until you see where she is now. Usually, our partners don’t get to see the impact that they make so we wanted to share a little insight into the changes that can happen when we all pull together to make an impact in the lives of those around us. $35-$60; benefits A Safe Place empowerment organization, focusing on prevention, advocacy, and restoration to assist victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic minor sex trafficking that services the southeast region of NC. Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. www.asafeplacetogo.com

SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR AUTISM

Aug. 20, noon: Join us for Sunday Funday for Autism at Slainte! This is a fundraiser for children with autism that attend school at Oasis NC. 100% of donations go towards scholarships and services. There will be amazing raffle prizes, including three beach cruisers from Two Wheeler Dealer! Slainte Irish Pub, 7 N. Front St.

music/concerts KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

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

Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

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

LELAND SPRING CONCERT SERIES

Thurs., 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our concert series and be prepared to dance!

Bring a blanket/lawn chair, beverages and

your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! No smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr. LIVE MUSIC ON SUNSET CRUISE

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

JAZZ WITH CANDIDA ROSE & MANGROOVE

Aug. 10, 6:30pm: Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the Bellamy Mansion lawn to the sounds of America’s classic songs performed by artists from Wilmington and beyond! Tickets available at the door. In the event of rain the event will be held on the following Thursday. General admission: $18 Jazz Society and Bellamy members: $15 Student and Bellamy volunteers: $10. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

MUSIC AND A MINI SERIES

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

Tidal Creek will provide complimentary ice cream and snacks, all you have to do is bring family and friends! 6-7:45 Live bluegrass on the lawn; 8-9: Full Belly showing. 5329 Oleander Dr.

theatre/auditions THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

By Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, adapted from the novel by Oscar Wilde, and directed by David Heck. July 28-August 26, Fri. and Sat., 6pm doors, show at 7pm. Oscar Wilde’s Faustian tale of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth is updated as a bold, stylish, and bloody contemporary thriller. London, 1988: Preternaturally handsome Dorian Gray has his portrait painted by his college classmate, the on-the-rise artist Basil Hallwood. When their mutual friend Henry Wotton offers to include it in a show, Dorian makes a fateful wish—that his portrait should grow old instead of him— and strikes an unspeakable bargain with the devil. Tickets: $18-$42 ($42 come w/threecourse meal). TheatreNOW,19 S. 10th St

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BURLESQUE NIGHTS

Aug. 12, 8pm: Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by this month’s spectacular cast! Performaces by: Puppie Buffé, Sindi Ray Boustier, Barnabas Beverley Burnside, Magnolia Jackson Picket Burnside! Tickets at $15 in advance and $20 DOS. Doors at 8/Show at 9. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3045760.

Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

TACT YOUTH CABARET FUNDRAISER

Aug. 18, 6:30pm: Join us for one night only of the best of the Thalian Association Community Theatre’s youth program! Cocktails at 6:30, followed by dinner, catered by Angie’s of Chris’s Restaurant - and the show at 7:00.

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of 8 for a table. Proceeds benefit the youth theatre program’s upcoming season and related activities. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

comedy OPEN MIC

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

Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Hosted by Blaire Postman.

August 2 2017’s line up includes: Louis Bishop (Host, Comedy B*ngo at Dead Crow; Cape Fear Comedy Festival); Wills Maxwell (Host, “What Did We Miss?”, WWAY); & Timmy Sherrill (“SeYou’ll be able to do your due diligence for the crets & Lies” and Winner, Charleston sake of laughter and cast your vote on who the Comedy Festival). Waterline Brewing funniest peeps in the Port City are at Dead Crow Company, 721 Surry Lane

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Aug. 11-13: Port City Top Comic

Comedy Room this weekend, as they kick of Port City Top Comic. The two rounds are Aug. 11-12, with shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and the final showdown featuring the finalists on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 on Aug. 11-12 and $13 on the 13. Score them now online at www.deadcrowcomedy.com poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve.

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

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Aug. 18, 9pm: Reid Clark returns from Seattle to his old stomping grounds.

Joined by some wilmington local favorites. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

Aug. 11-12, 7pm/9:30pm; Aug. 13, 7pm: Port City’s Top Comic: Funny people vie for the top slot of funniest person in ILM, as judged on by audience. Tickets: $10-$13.

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

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

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

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

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CONTROLLED CHAOS

Leland Cultural Arts Center proudly brings a collection of four Wilmington artists in “Controlled Chaos,” featuring Joan Mcloughlin, Francisca Dekker, Gabriel Lovejoy, and Bradley Carter. Controlled Chaos runs through August 6. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

FLORA/FAUNA

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

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

MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

IMAGES OF DISTINCTION RECEPTION

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

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

PED ART

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

film LELAND MOVIE SERIES

Sat. 8:30pm: Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the stars. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

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Aug. 10, 7pm: “Rock in the Red Zone” (Israel, 2015) Director: Laura Bialis, doc, 90 min. Hebrew with English Subtitles—An unflinching and inspiring profile of the Israeli city of Sderot, where a lively music scene helps residents cope with constant rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip. • Aug. 17, 7pm: “The People vs. Fritz Bauer” (German, 2015). Director: Lars Kraume, biographical drama, 105 min. German with English subtitles. In 1957 Germany, Attorney General Fritz Bauer works with the Israeli intelligence agency to find and prosecute Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. • Aug. 24, 7pm: “Moos” (Netherlands, 2016) Director: Job Gosschalk, romantic comedy, 91 minutes. Dutch with English subtitles. A socially awkward young woman takes tentative steps towards independence and fulfilling a lifelong dream to find her uniquely beautiful voice, in this Dutch romantic dramedy brimming with beguiling characters.

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

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Thurs. 3pm: Catch a free family movie matinee at Main Library! Visit the online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org for movie title, rating, and length. No registration is necessary for this free screening. Audience is welcome to bring light snacks to enjoy during the movie.

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tions and NC artists working in the medium. • State of the Art/Art of the State: Drop Off 10am Through Aug. 9, 7pm (Wed., additional 4pm Sat., Sept., 30-Sun., Oct. 1, 10am: CAM GALA screening) “Beatriz at Dinner”—Beatriz, an October 7 (on view through July 8): Focusing immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has on contemporary art by artists currently living drawn on her innate kindness to build a career in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period from 10 am September 30 to 10 am October 1. No fee. During this timeframe, four curators from North CaroEvery spring the Jewish Film Festival kicks off in lina institutions will be present to greet April, but for 2017 they’ve added a June series of each artist and talk about their work. The screenings at Thalian Hall, as well. On the 10th they design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet will show “Rock in the Red Zone,” directed by Laura Bialis. The foreign film (Hebrew with English subtitles) a significant curator working in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized is a documentary about the Israeli city of Sderot and with a visual schematic for reference to its lively music scene, and how residents cope with it the over 600 intensely installed artworks.

• CAM Café open and serving delicious as attacks descend on the Gaza Strip. Tickets: $10 at menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., www.thalianhall.com 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. as a health practitioner in Los Angeles. Doug CINEMATIQUE

Aug. 10: Jewish Film Fest

Strutt is a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire.

When these two opposites meet at a dinner party, their worlds collide and neither will ever be the same. Features Chloë Savigny, Connie Britton, Jay Duplass, John Lithgow, and Salma Hayek. $8. www.thalianhall.com. 301 Chestnut Dr.

SKY QUEST FILM

Aug. 11, 3pm: Planet Nine; Aug. 18, 3pm: Chronicle of a Journey to Earth. Step inside the Museum’s digital planetarium and enjoy a special film every Friday afternoon all summer long. All ages. Space is limited. Adult participation required. Free for members or with general admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

museums/education CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Collection Conversations (through Sept. 17): See for the first time new acquisitions as well as time-honored favorites in CAM’s permanent collection. Additionally enjoy responses from others in the community to these artworks while adding your thoughts to the conversation. • Private Conversations: Claude Howell (through Aug. 20): Private collectors share their own works by Claude Howell (American, 1915-1997) in this intimate look at select drawings and paintings created over 50 years outlining how Claude found his stylistic “voice”. The star of the show is Howell’s 1950, Back Porch. Come learn its remarkable story.• “From the Fire” (through Aug. 27) feat.

Rick Beck, John Littleton, Pablo Soto and Kate Vogel celebrates the 55th anniversary of the studio glass movement, the influence of Littleton and the current innovative processes in contemporary glass. Landscapes From the Collection: Our relationship to the land has inspired artists for centuries. Ranging from 1855 to 2002 the 14 artworks from CAM’s permanent collection in Landscapes from the collection illustrate the varied styles and lasting influence of nature within the fabric of our shared cultural landscape. • Upcoming: Created By Light (Sept. 15-Feb. 11): Exploring the photography collections of eight North Carolina institutions, the exhibition will examine the evolution of photography highlighting the names of the medium; the connections between the institu-

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

STARRING CAPE FEAR

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

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12.

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

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Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf â&#x20AC;&#x153;nuggets.â&#x20AC;? Dock Street Kids and their alwayshungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase.

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interact with characters and step onstage in the action. Shows: Aug. 19; Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St. SATURDAY STORY HOUR

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

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library! Informal hour where young kids and parents/caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room at 910-798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

SUMMER POP-UPS

Offered 11am-2pm; free for members or with general admission. Discover science and history in the Museum galleries at this drop-in program. Summer Pop-ups offer quick activities that are designed to encourage discovery through play and hands-on learning. Admission is free for members or with general admission. Parental participation is required.

Programs are approximately 20-30 minutes with a new theme each week. Free for members or with GA. Cape Fear Museum, 814

Market St. CAM SUMMER CAMPS

Meet Cameron Art Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Art Camp teacher, Sarah Richter, and take part in sample art projects that will be offered at different camps throughout the summer. Great opportunity to learn more about CAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer camp program while having fun and exploring the museum with your family. No preregistration necessary. Parental supervision required at all times. Admission by donation.

CAM, 3201 S. 17th St.

KIDS IN KITCHEN CAMP

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

ZUMBA FOR KIDS

Licensed Kids instructor Shirley Melito will teach 45-60 minute Zumba class for kids ages 5-12. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-7986385. Parents are required to sign a safety waiver for each child prior to the start of the class as a precaution. Meaghan Weiner: mweiner@nhcgov.com. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

SKY QUEST

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ages. Space is limited. Adult participation required. June 30: One World, one Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd program. Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Appx. 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

Aug. 12: Lego Mindstorm Robots Science, technology, math ... it may be summer but that’s no reason your child shouldn’t be learning and expanding his or her mind. Why not allow them to do it with a little fun, too? Lego Mindstorm Robots provides children an opportunity to create and program a robot made of Legos! Kids ages 8-plus are enocouraged to register; the price is $10 for Cape Fear Museum members or $23 for nonmembers. Need more info? Call (910) 798-4370.

DISCOVERY LAB

2:30–4pm: Free for members or with GA. Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

COASTAL ATHLETICS CAMPS

Indoor/outdoor youth instructional facility for baseball, softball, and lacrosse here in Wilmington, NC. During the summer, we offer daily camps for ages 6-12 for baseball, softball, and lacrosse instructed by former pro and collegiate athletes. 8am-12pm daily (you may choose to extend the stay until 4:30pm)$40/ day or $175/week (additional $20 per day for extended stay). Camp includes a snack and

drink for each child daily. (Children signed up for extended stay must bring a lunch.) 910452-5838 to sign up or www.coastalathletics. net. Softball Ages 8-12; August 7-11: Baseball Ages 6-9 // Lacrosse Ages 6-9; August 14-18: Baseball Ages 8-12. 2049 Corporate Dr. St. STORY EXPLORERS

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

MESSY HANDS TODDLER ART

Aug. 17, 10am: Toddlers and their adults are invited to enjoy a messy, hands-on art experience where they focus on exploring art materials and processes, rather than on the end product. Messy Hands is scheduled twice a month for children ages 2 to 4, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone

should make sure to wear clothes that can get messy. Free but space is limited and advance registration is required for each session. Reg.: www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-7986303. Krista Dean, 910-798-6368; Raquel Fava, 910-798-6365.

ART CAMP

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

LEGO MINDSTORM ROBOTS

Aug. 12, 1pm: Engage in science, technology, engineering and math as you construct and program a LEGO MINDSTORMS® robot! Let your imagination soar as you imagine a world with more robot helpers. Appropriate for ages 8+ and an adult helper. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. $10 members; $23 non-members (up to 4 people per robot). Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

BASKETBALL CAMP

Groundwork Player Development Basketball Camp is a developmental camp for players of all levels and abilities, held in the evenings at the Wrightsville Beach Park basketball courts.

Focus will be placed on fundamentals and personal fitness development. August 7-11, ages 11-14, 5-7:30 pm. Wrightsville Beach Residents $140 / Non-Residents $175. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Dr.

PIPE CLEANER SKYSCRAPER CHALLENGE

Aug. 9, 2pm: Calling all future architects! Use

logic and critical thinking skills to build the tallest skyscraper possible with just a few pipe cleaners.This free activity is for kids ages 5-12. No registration is required. Miss Meaghan at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910798-6385.NHC Pleasure Island Library,1401 N. Lake Blvd.

ART FUN IN AUGUST

Aug. 12, 9am: Van Gogh? Picasso? Monet?

Be inspired by famous artists today! Join us as we get creative with different art mediums.

Come to the Children’s Museum of Wilmington for art fun that the whole family can enjoy! Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St.

SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWERS

Aug. 16, 10am: Make solar eclipse viewers for safely watching the eclipse on Monday, August 21! Kids ages 5-12 are welcome at this free activity, and no registration is needed. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area. 910338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

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Reservations needed Friday & Saturday nights (reservations only held for 15 minutes) (910) 796-8687 4724 New Centre Dr #5, Wilmington, NC 28405 Closed Mon. • Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm • Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm • Sun. 5:00pm-9:00pm

light and shadow washes, spray and splash!

For beginners or refreshing your water color Wed., 12:30pm: Narrated cruise of Masonboro painting skills. Sun Room, 6905 Southern Island. Masonboro Island is the largest marine Exposure. www.free-online-art-classes.com sanctuary in the Cape Fear region. It is home (click on Wilmington Art Classes). 910-547to both endangered plant and animal species.

8115 or loislight@bellsouth.net $25 per passenger. Reservations required.

Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick PAPERMAKING CLASSES Blvd.

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each HARBOR CRUISE sheet of paper unique. All materials included, Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a but we encourage bringing in some of your cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Isown materials that you can include into your land—the island which separates the barrier paper—such as flat mementos and plants. island of the beach proper from the mainland.

See samples on our Facebook and website.

Locations of historical, ecological and cultural Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. note will be featured. Learn what year the first Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built.

603 Castle St. Additionally, learn about the different types MASONBORO 1-HOUR CRUISE

of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BLACK RIVER NATURE CRUISE

Aug. 11: Learn to Work Smart Devices Have an iPad troubling you in its operation? An

Sightseeing for four hours on the Black Android smartphone? Sign up for the library’s River w/scenic wilderness, narration on free workshop on how to work smart devices, the plant and wildlife, and a river that appears almost as it did to the early extaking place at the Pleasure Island branch on plorers! Families, nature enthusiasts and Aug. 11, 10 a.m. Staff will offer tips and help to photographers alike will enjoy the slowguide you through easier messaging, Googling, moving, amber-colored waters, framed Facebooking, and whatnot. Free, but space is by spectacular swamp forests highlighted with seasonal wildflowers and relict limited; register at NHCLibrary.org on their old-growth cypress trees.Led by Capt. calendar. Or call 910-798-6385.

J.N. Maffitt w/narrator Andy Wood, coastal ecologist and author. Pack snacks, lunch, and drinks, or purchase a meal from Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill at our barge beCAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT fore the tour. $40-$50: http://cfrboats.com/ Fri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape cruises/#blackriver. Foot of Water and Dock Fear Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting sts. gallery artist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes TECH ME OUT TO THE BALLPARK are $40/person. Class will be held 6-8pm.

Clear your calendar - It’s going down! The Includes two glasses of wine or beer, a gortech industry invades Legion Stadium on geous view and a finished painting for you to Thursday, July 27, 6pm. Wilmington Sharks take home. Space is limited and reservations take on Wilson Tobs! Want to watch baseball, are required. 910.763.3380 to reserve your enjoy all-you-can-eat hotdogs and mingle with seat today. www.capefearpaintandwine.weesome fellow techies!? Open to everyone in the bly.com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without. River Wilmington tech and startup scene! Gates at to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A 6pm; games at 7pm. $16, includes entry to SUNRISE BEACH YOGA the game, all-you-can-eat hotdogs and chips, Make every Thursday morning special with an water and fun. No refunds at any time. Legion all levels oceanfront yoga practice. Sand, Sun, Stadium, 2149 Carolina Beach Rd. Jessica & Sea unite with Body Mind, & Soul. Sunrise Pham: jessica@techtalentsouth.com.

Ocean Yoga Flow at Ocean Front Park, Thurs., 7:30-8:30am, June 1-Aug. 31. $10 per class; $2 mat rental fee. Tamara Cairns. 105 Atlantic Ave.

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CAPE FEAR YOGA

POWER YOGA

Join us for power yoga on Sundays at Capt’n River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear kids Bill’s, 3pm. Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor mat. 4240 Market Street Heidi Thompson. Classes are $10 per person and are Sun., from 10-11am. Space is limited FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP Hosted by Home Instead Senior Care with and reservations are required. Message or guest speakers: 101 Mobility, Kings Pharmacy call 910.763.3380 to reserve your spot today& Compounding & Lab and Pivot Physical River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., ste. 1A. Therapy. Information will be provided on the ART CLASSES Geri Fit fitness program offered by the Senior Lois DeWitt.$100/4 (two-hour). Pen and ink Center. NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 drawing, 10am/2pm, Fri.—Crosshatching, S.College Rd. dot and line techniques. • Drawing, Thurs., 10am-noon. Thurs., 2-4pm. Sat., 10am-noon. ADULT TENNIS CLINICS Summer Adult Clinics requires pre-registraLine, shading, composition and how to draw tion. 3.0-3.5 Doubles Strategy Clinics, Mon., what you see. For beginners or refreshing 5:30pm-6:30pm. Cost: $11. Beginner 2 Clinyour drawing skills. • Acrylic Painting Basics, ics: Must be in 2.5-3.0 rating ranger. Mon., Tues., 10am-noon; 2pm-4pm. Learn all about 6:30pm-7:30pm. Cost: $11. 910-341-4631 or palette, color mixing, brushwork, painting light www.empiepark.com. 3405 Park Ave. and shadow and create a beautiful painting the very first time. • Watercolor, Wed., 10am- SMARTPHONE AND TABLET TIPS & TRICKS noon; 2pm-4pm. Wet and dry brushstrokes,

Aug. 9, 3pm: Bring your own device and learn helpful tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your smartphone or tablet. This class is open to both Apple and Android users.Topics will include managing notifications, an in-depth look at your settings, shortcuts, and more. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC,1241 Military Cutoff Rd. SIMPLE DIVORCE CLINICS

Aug. 17, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolina offers this free informational clinic for people filing divorce actions. Please preregister on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6301. Participants at the clinic will learn the requirements for filing a simple divorce action in North Carolina, and how to complete the paperwork necessary to represent themselves in court. They will receive an information packet. A brief question and answer session with a VIRTUAL attorney will conclude each clinic. Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. Contact the organization by calling 866-210-5262, or visit their website at www.legalaidnc.org. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St. LEARN TO WORK SMART DEVICES

Aug. 11, 10am: Stressing out over a ‘smart’ device? Interested in reading ebooks? This weekly meeting offers tips and handson help with the devices in your busy life. Bring your technology questions, fully charged device, library card, and the passwords to any accounts you want to explore. Attendance is free but space is limited, so please register on the calendar at www.

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

Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

PINTEREST 101

Aug. 16, 3pm: Pinterest is a simple way to organize images, projects, ideas, and favorites online. It’s the perfect social media for crafters! Free class covers how to set up your own personal Pinterest page. Please bring bring your email address and email password. If you already have a Pinterest account, please bring the password.Space is limited and registration is requested for this class. To register, visit the event on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org, or call 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-7967943 or jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

BOOK CLUB

meeting offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

clubs/notices CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

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

\WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

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

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

SMART DEVICE MEETUP

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

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

LA LECHE LEAGUE

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. If you have questions or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you. La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

NHC HAZWAGON

New Hanover County encourages residents to safely dispose of toxic materials with its new mobile collection unit, the HazWagon. stationed various days at three different locations in New Hanover County to collect household hazardous waste and electronics free of

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charge. Residents can bring items to the following locations each week: Mon., 10am-2pm, at Ogden Park ball fields; Wed., 10am-2pm at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex in the Farmers’ Market field by the recycle center; Fridays at Carolina Beach Mike Chappell Park (in the south side of the park across from the tennis courts), 10am-2pm.

Fresh From the Farm

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play. Standard format. $6 fee paid towards prize support for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds. Event begins at 7pm, reg. begins at 6pm. Arrive early for event reg. Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

The Riverfront Farmers Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

BACK ON WATER STREET FOR 2017

40TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY

DOWNTOWN - Each Saturday April 15 - Nov. 18 • 8:00am - 1:00pm (no market Oct. 7, due to Riverfest)

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Aug. 13, 11am: Union Missionary Baptist Church will Celebrate the 40th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor James H. Nixon and Lady on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 5 pm with a Banquet Gala. The attire is semi/formal. Ticket donation is $40.00 per person. Celebration Service held with special guest speaker, Pastor John H. Brown of New Hope Freewill Baptist Church of Leland, NC. For tickets and information please visit us at www.umbcwilmington.org (http://umbcwilmington.org). Union Missionary Baptist Church, 2711 Princess Place Dr.

POKEMON LEAGUE

Come to Cape Fear Games on Sunday evenings to catch them all by learning to play the Pokemon Trading Card game, battle and trade in the video games, or enjoy the store’s Pokemon Go Pokestop. All ages are welcome to our family friendly environment. facebook.com/groups/CFGPokemon. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D

BIRTH CIRCLE

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

- FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- PICKLES - KOMBUCHA - ART & CRAFTS

- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS

For more information call (910) 538-6223 www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org

CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM

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

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

BOARD GAME NIGHT

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

ST. PAUL’S

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

Choral Evenson every second Wed., followed by supper and Christian Formation discussion.

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

culinary FERMENTAL

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

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

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

POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

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

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

BEER BINGO

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

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

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tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

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

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

INSIDER’S TOUR

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

GHOST WALK

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

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

HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

BELLAMY MANSION

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

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

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

Aug. 19 10am: Historic Wilmington Foundation’s Guided Architectural Walking Tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of the neighborhood in which they takes place. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, which grew around the city’s streetcar route. Architectural styles you’re likely to see include Colonial Revival, American Bungalows, Craftsman Style homes, Tudor Style, Dutch Revival, and Ranch houses. Tours last approximately 1 ¾ hours. Pre-registration is required. Call 910-762-2511 or email membership@historicwilmington.org by the preceding Friday at 4:00pm to reserve your spot. Payment will be collected (cash only) onsite. Tours will not take place if it is raining or if there are no pre-registrations. The cost is $10 per person The Streetcar Suburbs tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market Street.

GUIDED ARCHITECTURAL TOUR

Aug. 12, 10am: Forest Hills tour focuses on Wilmington’s first automobile-oriented suburb which developed in an area originally outside the city’s limits. These tours bring attention to the special qualities of the neighborhoods and how they contribute to the city’s quality of life. Architectural styles you’re likely to see include Colonial Revival, American Bungalows, Craftsman Style homes, Tudor Style, Dutch Revival, and Ranch houses. One tour is offered each weekend on a rotating basis.

Both tours last approximately 1 ¾ hours. Preregistration is required. Call 910-762-2511 or emailmembership@historicwilmington.org by the preceding Friday at 4:00pm to reserve your spot. Payment will be collected (cash and checks only) onsite. Tours will not take place if it is raining or if there are no registrations. $10 per person. Twilight Tours will be during the early evening starting at 6:30pm and are during the week. Dates for the two Twilight Tours will be announced on our Facebook Page. Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Dr.

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

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

support groups TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

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

WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: Wilmington Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/ youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space

for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and self-care. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School). Sue Graffius: dre@uufwilmington.org).

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

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

EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

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

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

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

TEEN TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

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

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ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

I hope you’re making wise use of the surging fertility that has been coursing through you. Maybe you’ve been reinventing a long-term relationship that needed creative tinkering. Perhaps you have been hammering together an innovative business deal or generating new material for your artistic practice.

It’s possible you have discovered how to express feelings and ideas that have been half-mute or inaccessible for a long time. If, for some weird reason, you are not yet having experiences like these, get to work! There’s still time to tap into the fecundity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano defines “idiot memory” as the kind of remembrances that keep us attached to our old self-images—and trapped by them. “Lively memory,” on the other hand, is a feisty approach to our old stories. It impels us to graduate from who we used to be. “We are the sum of our efforts to change who we are,” writes Galeano. “Identity is no museum piece sitting stock-still in a display case.” Here’s another clue to your current assignment, Taurus, from psychotherapist Dick Olney: “The goal of a good therapist is to help someone wake up from the dream that they are their self-image.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Sometimes, Gemini, loving you is a sacred honor for me—equivalent to getting a poem on my birthday from the Dalai Lama. On other occasions, loving you is more like trying to lap up a delicious milkshake that has spilled on the sidewalk, or slow-dancing with a giant robot teddy bear that accidentally knocks me down when it suffers a glitch. I don’t take it personally when I encounter the more challenging sides of you, since you are always an interesting place to visit. But could you maybe show more mercy to the people in your life who are not just visitors? Remind your dear allies of the obvious secret: You’re composed of several different selves, each of whom craves different thrills.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

My girlfriend when I was young, Liz, went to extreme lengths to cultivate her physical attractiveness. “Beauty must suffer,” her mother had told her while growing up, and Liz heeded that advice. To make her long blonde hair as wavy as possible, for example, she wrapped strands of it around six empty metal cans before bed, applied a noxious spray, and then slept all night with a stinky, clanking mass of metal affixed to her head. While you may not do anything so literal, Cancerian, you do sometimes act as if suffering helps keep you strong and attractive—as if feeling hurt is a viable way to energize your quest for what you want. But, if you’d like to transform that approach, the coming weeks will be a good time. Step one: Have a long, compassionate talk with your inner saboteur.

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

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Each of us comes to know the truth in our own way, according astrologer Antero Alli. “For some it is wild and unfettered,” he writes. “For others it is like a cozy domesticated cat, while others find truth through their senses alone.”

Whatever your usual style of knowing what the truth might be, Leo, I suspect you’ll benefit from trying out a different method in the next two weeks. Here are some possibilities: trusting your most positive feelings; tuning in to the clues and cues your body provides; performing ceremonies in which you request the help of ancestral spirits; slipping into an altered state by laughing nonstop for five minutes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Would you scoff if I said you’ll soon be blessed with supernatural assistance?

Would you smirk and roll your eyes if I advised you to find clues to your next big move by analyzing your irrational fantasies? Would you tell me to stop spouting nonsense if I hinted a guardian angel is conspiring to blast a tun-

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nel through the mountain you created out of a molehill? It’s OK if you ignore my predictions, Virgo. They’ll come true, even if you’re a staunch realist who doesn’t believe in woo-woo, juju or mojo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is the Season of Enlightenment for you. That doesn’t necessarily mean you will achieve an ultimate state of divine grace. It’s not a guarantee you’ll be freestyling in satori, samadhi or nirvana. One thing is certain: Life will conspire to bring you excited joy that comes with deep insight into the nature of reality. If you decide to take advantage of the opportunity, please, keep in mind these thoughts from designer Elissa Giles: “Enlightenment is not an asexual, dispassionate, head-in-the-clouds, nails-in-the-palms disappearance from the game of life. It’s a volcanic, kick-ass, erotic commitment to love in action, coupled with hard-headed practical grist.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Some zoos sell the urine of lions and tigers to gardeners who sprinkle it in their gardens. Apparently, the stuff scares off wandering house cats that might be tempted to relieve themselves in vegetable patches. I nominate this scenario to be a provocative metaphor for you in coming weeks. Might you tap into the power of your inner wild animal, so as to protect your inner crops? Could you build up your warrior energy so as to prevent run-ins with pesky irritants? Can you call on helpful spirits to ensure that what’s growing in your life will continue to thrive?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The fates have conspired to make it right and proper for you to be influenced

by Sagittarian author Mark Twain. There are five specific bits of his wisdom that will serve as benevolent tweaks to your attitude. I hope you will also aspire to express some of his expansive snappiness. Now, here’s Twain: 1. “You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” 2. “Education consists mainly in what we have unlearned.” 3. “It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.” 4. “When in doubt, tell the truth.” 5. “Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

“My grandfather used to tell me, if you stir muddy water, it will only get darker,” wrote I. G. Edmonds in his book, “Trickster Tales.” “But if you let the muddy water stand still, the mud will settle and the water will become clearer,” he concluded.

I hope this message reaches you in time, Capricorn. I hope you will then resist any temptation you might have to agitate, churn, spill wine into, wash your face in, drink, or splash around in the muddy water.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In 1985, Maurizio Cattelan quit his gig at a mortuary in Padua, Ital, and resolved to make a living as an artist. He started creating furniture and, ultimately, evolved into a sculptor who specialized in satirical work. In 1999 he produced a piece depicting the Pope being struck by a meteorite, which sold for $886,000 in 2001. If there were ever going to be a time when you could launch your personal version of his story, Aquarius, it would be in the next 10 months. That doesn’t necessarily mean you should go barreling ahead with such a radical act of faith, however.

Following your bliss rarely leads to instant success. It may take years. (16 in Cattelan’s case.) Are you willing to accept that?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Tally up your physical aches, psychic bruises and chronic worries. Take inventory of your troubling memories, half-repressed disappointments and existential nausea. Do it, Pisces! Be strong. If you bravely examine and deeply feel the difficult feelings, then the cures for those feelings will magically begin streaming in your direction. You’ll see what you need to do to escape at least some of your suffering. So name your griefs and losses, my dear. Remember your near-misses and total fiascos. As your reward, you’ll be soothed and relieved and forgiven. A great healing will come.

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