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NEWS>>live local

live local, live small:

Tiny homes, mobile homes, water-parked homes ... it’s all about shelter

by: gwenyfar rohler

ABOVE: John Wolfe (left) has sailed to the Bahamas and back on the gaff-rigged schooner that did the longest sea voyage in history, toured internationally with a musical project from Chapel Hill, and lived as wildly and freely possible on his boat. He has come back with a captain’s license and stories to tell. Courtesy photo

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’m going down to Florida in the spring to buy a used RV. You know, they are pretty cheap down there.

People who buy them live in them one winter and decide they want a real house again.” He paused and added with quiet determination, “I’m not going to worry about eviction or being homeless again, not with a house I can drive around.”

tence really put it in context for me. Of all the basic needs humans share, shelter and food are the two most essential.

Since the financial crisis of 2008, there has been an increased interest in tiny homes as a viable housing alternative; mainly, it’s more affordable than a mortgage. Watching the wave of home foreclosures in the last seven years, I couldn’t keep the concerns from my mind—it was constantly on my radar.

It’s one of those moments that sort of takes your breath away. Even though every time we ran into each other on Front Jock and I spent much of our early life Street over the last few years, the conver- together in “foreclosure roulette,” as we sation had always drifted toward his money started to call it. The gratitude I have that struggles and housing issues. That sen- we are, thankfully, mercifully, on the other 4 encore | august 12 – 18, 2015 | www.encorepub.com

side of that is beyond description. As a result of feeling it keenly, I spent a lot of time contemplating cost-effective alternatives for us in an emergency. As a result of living most of my adult life with Jock Brandis—whom I would argue is one of the most resourceful people on the planet— I do assume that if we found ourselves thrust out of our home, he would fashion some sort of shelter for us. I have more faith in his abilities than anyone else’s.

after I left the communal organic farm I lived on as a teen. During my first few weeks at the farm, one friend, who was pregnant, lived a tipi. At dinner I commented that, of course, she would move into a house when the baby came. That comment was met with perplexed looks and a surprised chorus of “Why?” “She can’t raise a child in a tent!” my self-righteous 17-year-old know-it-all exclaimed.

Of course, the bar for what I am willing More bemused exchanged looks folto accept shelter-wise is probably a little lowed. Finally, one the farm dwellers, different than for other middle-classers: I John, commented, “Why not? People did live in a tent for a whil—a few months have been raising children in tents for

thousands of years.”

Oh, right.

“Well not anymore,” I responded.

“Really? Have you informed the nomadic people of the world?”

Oh, yeah. Mmmm.

That’s just a long way of saying that if anyone is primed to accept the idea of alternative housing, it is me. But, the more I have thought about what the interest in alternative housing means, the more I think it is more complex than first meets the eye.

In his book “Slow Money,” Wood Tasch opens with the supposition that for most people, their home is the single, biggest investment (financially) they will ever make. That is probably true for most Americans. The path to home ownership is really key for most people in creating a long-term financial plan for their lives: building equity and sustaining security of shelter, not to mention creating a legacy to pass on to their children, both physically and metaphorically. The fear of foreclosure hanging over your head and the loss of your home can eat away at daily life till you cannot function. When talking or reading interviews with people who make the move to tiny houses, one of the reoccurring themes is downsizing: getting rid of clutter and stuff.

This seems to be much in the national consciousness. It is not odd that the very media outlets that are supported by advertising of products, run stories touting the wonders of a simpler, down-sized life. What is it about affluenza that Americans are getting maxed out on the idea of too much?

Here’s the other piece that has escaped notice: A tiny house usually requires the buyer to be an active participant in building the structure he or she will live in. That’s a big difference from buying a house as fourth or fifth owners, or building one in a subdivision with contractors who hammer the nails.

I think people are starting to yearn for some sort of connection and sense of accomplishment that comes from being part of the design and construction process of their own home. Both downsizing and having their hands within the projects harken toward an interest in quality over quantity—quality of construction, quality of life, quality of security.

For many people, when speaking of tiny houses, the image of the tumble weed springs to mind, which is a specific house plan developed by Jay Shafer. They look like hyper-cute cottages, with porches and windows, and they must be towed

about by truck. In my mind—dealing with all the hassle of towing and finding a place to park them, then handling zoning—it makes more sense to go with an RV. The RV has amazing multiuse design and can be parked at camp grounds, and is more easily mobilized from place to place. Tumble weeds aim for less than 100 square feet and can cost around $20,000—easily the equivalent of a down payment on a loan for a much more sizeable dwelling.

RVs can range in size and luxury; some even sport king-size waterbeds. But a quick search on Wilmington’s Craigslist turns up RVs priced from $12,000 to $90,000. Ones that hitch behind a truck seem to start at around $5,000. I have to admit: The idea of owning a home, free of a mortgage, for less than $20,000 sounds too good to be true for many people.

Perhaps we are at a place where we can begin to re-think how we view home ownership. Is home ownership really carrying a mortgage we can never pay off? Is it living somewhere grand, designed to impress family, friends or neighbors? Or is it about shelter, quality of life and security?

My friend John lived on a sail boat moored at the marina near PPD for most of last year. For less than half of a mortgage payment on the house Jock and I live in, his front yard was the entire Cape Fear River. The best sunsets in town came complementary. The river gently rocked him to sleep each night.

“John wins!” Jock laughed when we did the cost-benefit analysis of our respective abodes.

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RUNNING SCARED:

Breaking down the GOP auditions

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by: MARK BASQUILL

skipped most of last week’s GOP presidential audition. I figured the B-lister’s would all stick to the script. Some would say, “Radical Islamic Terrorist,” and no one would say “income inequality,” “climate change,” or give the present administration credit for anything. There was way more talent at last week’s production of “The Hermit of Ft. Fisher” and at most auditions in our theater community. Besides, I was terrified the world would end if I didn’t do some important things right now. I had to catch up on my flossing.

I also was tempted to trek down to Robert Harrill’s old beach bunker and take a break from a steady media diet, designed to keep me on the edge of my seat, or go out and buy something to soothe my frightened soul. I didn’t hike to the beach, but I did floss, get out to the garden, and listen to birds chirp. One bird chirped and preened.

He was both mesmerizing and annoying— right until his fake plumage dropped off his swelled but empty head. He chirped, “Make America great again.”

I felt inadequate and afraid I missed something over the past six years of relative economic recovery and relative peace.

Did we just lose a war? Did Wall Street melt down again? Did ebola explode and Osama bin Laden rise from the dead? Had “Red Dawn” finally arrived? (The original version, not the remake.)

I don’t mean to harp on one political slogan. Most campaign strategies and slogans are similar. Beneath a thin veneer of faux optimism, they’re fear-based and exploit our sense of eternal inadequacy. They rarely say things like, “We’re doing OK today.

Let’s do a little better together tomorrow.”

Or “Let’s Think Together!” Or “Don’t Detonate—Negotiate!”

It’s ironic that the fear factor is usually amplified by the “Big Market Party.” Big Market folks advocate an “efficient market,” assume the individual is a “rational actor”, and presume even our corporate citizens have “rational expectations.” Yet, they capitalize (pun intended) on fearbased reactivity to get votes. Big Market campaign strategists are historically more skillful at developing slogans and political ads that generate fear and exploit inadequacy than their opponents. From Nixon to now (except for Reagan), when they win

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elections, it’s not because of the charisma of their candidates. It’s because they get voters running scared.

I came in from the garden, got a drink of water and tuned in to the audition. I used a spare TV because I have family values.

I didn’t want to disturb my wife’s quiet contemplation within her book, “The New Jim Crow.” I watched the GOP audition long enough to hear Dr. Carson mention God a lot, Chris Christie talk about Breyer’s ice cream, and Donald defend his bankruptcies by attacking the press.

Nope. Not the charisma of the candidates.

The slogan in question is also curious to me because, by the standards of many lawand-order loving, survival-of-the-richest, Big Market, economic elitists, America’s doing great right now! We’re on the podium in rankings of CEO pay, and disparity between what economic elites and minions pay.

We’re top five in worker productivity, unused vacation time, per capita incarceration rate.

We’ve got more persons of color in prison now than were held in slavery. We’re on the podium for gun deaths and police shootings. (Someone suggested to me, “Maybe these young black men were suicidal. You know: suicide by cop.”)

Yeah.

“Failure to display a front license plate” is clearly suicidal. We spend more on the military than the next 12 countries combined, and manage the second biggest and definitely baddest nuclear arsenal on the planet.

Those top 10 rankings don’t make me proud.

As the clouds parted, I remembered the really good things regular Americans have accomplished, despite which party is in power. We’ve done little things, like abolishing slavery, extending voting rights to women, developing child labor laws, setting up Social Security and Medicare, and passing the Civil Rights Act. (Drat, they were all crazy liberal/progressive initiatives that conservative elements have—on rare occasion—reluctantly helped along. Oh, well. I tried to be fair and balanced.)

Regardless of what we’re likely to hear over the next 18 months of power-seeking propaganda, we’re not really on the brink of disaster. Even if we were ... maybe especially, if we were running scared, promoting fear-based reactivity won’t help solve our common problems.

Local officials in China’s Xinjiang region informed Muslim shopkeepers and restaurateurs in May that they will henceforth be required to sell alcohol and cigarettes (even though Islam forbids their consumption). An official told Radio Free Asia that the government aims to weaken religion.

Cutting-Edge Science

Among The Entrepreneurial Spirit!

— Failed European Business Models: (1) Grande Hotel San Calogero, the planned centerpiece of a Sicilian tourist renaissance, is still nowhere close to opening — 61 years after construction began. It took 30 years to build, but then developers fought for 10 years over its management, and only later was a serious drainage deficiency discovered (repair of which Rome’s news site The Local reported in July remains unfunded).

(2) Construction of the ultra-modern Don Quixote airport (in Ciudad Real, Spain, about an hour from Madrid) was finished in 2006, but the $1 billion facility never opened, and in July, was sold to a Chinese investor for the equivalent of $11,000. (Bonus: Fictional character Don Quixote was, himself, noted for delusions of grandeur.)

— Unclear on the Concept: Overlooked by the roundup of “state fair” foods listed in News of the Weird two weeks ago was the debut in June, at California’s San Diego County Fair, of the deep-fried Slim-Fast bar. A 200-calorie “diet bar” is breaded in pancake batter, fried, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate.

— A woman in a suburb of Beijing filed a lawsuit against the China Dragon Garden graveyard recently over her shock to find that not only was her own name affixed to a headstone in gold lettering

but about half of the 600 plots were eerily marked for prominent (and still living) people to move into. It was a marketing plan, according to cemetery workers, to convince customers of the upscale neighbors (such as basketball star Yao Ming) waiting for them in the afterlife. (China’s aging population, and Beijing’s land scarcity, have driven up prices, intensifying competition and corrupt practices, according to a Los Angeles Times dispatch.)

The Continuing Crisis

Texas’ highest criminal appeals court agreed on July 17, hours before Clifton Williams was to be executed, to a postponement until they could consider the significance of perhaps-faulty higher math presented to his jury in 2006. Prosecutors had claimed at his trial that the likelihood of another black man having Williams’ DNA profile was 1 in 43 sextillion (43 followed by 21 zeros, or 43 billion trillion).

Texas officials have recently recalculated the FBI-developed database and concluded that it was somewhat more likely that a second black man had Williams’ profile — 1 in only 40 billion trillion.

Wait, What?

(1) Jason Patterson, upset that New Zealand’s health care administration has rejected paying for gastric bypass surgery, announced in July that he will protest publicly by going on a hunger strike.

“The first two to three days (will be) really hard,” he told Channel 3 News. (2)

Some owners may be petting their cats all wrong, cautioned recent research in issues of the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science by scientists from University of Lincoln in England and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For example, felines seem to prefer facecaressing, especially between the eyes and ears, and are especially aroused, negatively, by tail-petting, especially at the base. Cats appear to be pickier about how their owners pet them than strangers, according to a Washington Post review of one article. The Wisconsin research revealed that cats better appreciate (or are annoyed less by) music written especially for their pitch (an octave higher) and tempo (mimicking purring) than traditional classical music.

sounds on the PA system — until the noise from a toilet’s flushing seemed to release the councilmembers’ pent-up laughter.

— Epic Clumsiness: (1) A guest at the upscale W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, had to be rescued by firefighters in July when he fell off of one machine in the hotel’s exercise room and got his head caught in the one next to it. Rescuers arrived with torches and saws, but managed to pull and push and manipulate the man’s head free (though he had “significant” injuries). (2) A 27-year-old man, entertaining friends at his home in Colmar, France, on the country’s National Day on July 14, suffered serious injuries when he fell from his third-floor balcony — while, said his friends, leaning over to spit on police officers below.

The Aristocrats!

Michael Crawford, 68, was arrested when he arrived in Phoenix in July expecting, according to the sheriff’s office, to have sex with a horse. Crawford had allegedly posted an online ad seeking horse owners who would allow him access for brief flings. In arranging the meeting with the undercover deputy, Crawford had volunteered that he would Oops! be bringing five shirts with him for the — Careless Governing: (1) Maine enhorse to urinate on, as memories of the acted legislation in July to make immigrant trip. asylum-seekers eligible for the state’s General Assistance fund — contrary to Least Competent Criminals Gov. Paul LePage’s aggressive promise Irresistible Self-Promotion: Jason to veto the bill. The governor had misun- Stange, 44, who became a fugitive last derstood state law and believed legislation year by walking away from a Spokane, would be regarded as vetoed if he merely Washington, halfway house while on profailed to sign it for 10 days. LePage ap- bation for bank robbery, was re-arrested peared stunned on the 11th day, according in July in Olympia, Washington, after feato press reports, that he had had the veto turing himself in an extensive newspalaw backward and that asylum-seekers are per pictorial about a local movie he was now eligible for benefits. (2) News reports starring in. Stange could have chosen from Georgetown, Texas, politely did not a more veiled stage name, but (since it identify the councilman by name, but May- was a horror movie) billed himself merely or Pro Tem Rachael Jonrow confirmed that as “Jason Strange” — making detection the man neglected to turn off his mobile mi- easier for U.S. Marshals. crophone during a May meeting as he excused himself for a restroom break. Jonrow said she stoically ignored the men’s room

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Surviving the Road:

Hard Working Americans bring their story to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater by: Shannon Rae Gentry

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Going with the Flow: Hard Working Americans will bring their brand of band to Greenfield Lake on Wednesday, August 19. Photo by Jay Blakesberg

t’s not unheard of for musicians to come together and immediately create a slew of inspiring sounds. But the lightning-speed at which some find success cannot be predicted. No one’s more surprised about Hard Working Americans’ quick rise to fame than bassist Dave Schools (Widespread Panic, Stockholm Syndrome) and his bandmates: vocalist Todd Snider, guitarist Neal Casal (Chris Robinson Brotherhood), keyboardist Chad Staehly (Great American Taxi), guitarist Jesse Aycock (Paul Benjaman Band and The Secret Sisters), drummer Duane Trucks (yes, Derek’s younger brother).

On December 20, 2013, the Hard Working Americans debuted to a soldout crowd in Boulder, Colorado, to benefit the Colorado Flood Relief. Schools and company were shocked by the ener-

gy they shared onstage together; it was something they didn’t know they had. “[However,] we discovered [our] innate ‘bandness’ on the road,” Schools relays.

“We really didn’t know what was going to happen.”

At first listen, Schools said Hard Working Americans seemed like a rock band or psychedelic band or an Americana band. They addressed their identity with the attitude: anything goes.

“It’s a different network, because Widespread Panic’s thing has always been the whole is bigger than the sum of the parts,” Schools explains. “It’s about being a band and [collaborating], but also all the rules are suspended—other than the ones we developed for ourselves over 30 years of playing together. We’re all attracted to the idea that anything

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goes. Anything can and will happen.”

For the rag-tag group of jammers, rockers and storytellers, the band debuted their self-titled album in January 2014, less than 30 days after the relief benefit. The group played onstage only once before releasing “Hard Working Americans.” Quickly, media outlets, from Rolling Stone to NPR’s Fresh Air to The Washington Post, hailed it. It also won the bid for the Americana Music Award’s Best Duo/Group of the Year.

Though not everyone in Hard Working Americans had personal relationships with each other prior to their formation, they were acquainted in some way.

Schools met Snider from his time touring with Widespread Panic in the ‘90s.

He also watched drummer Duane Trucks grow up. He hadn’t met keyboardist Chad Staehly or guitarist Neal Casal, but knew of them from associations and Recorded at Bob Weir’s TRI Studios, bands they were in previously. Nevertheless, they learned a lot by touring togeth- the record was more or less a collection of songs that founder Todd Snider liked, er from the get-go.

“The whole thing could have been restructured in Hard Working Ameria complete miserable experience,” can fashion. “We went from an AmeriSchools admits, “but it wasn’t. . . . can rock band to a powerful rock ‘n’ roll There’s a lot humor in togetherness and band,” Schools clarifies.

Last October they released a live althat’s really the only way to survive the road. We all look forward to the times we bum, “The First Waltz,” as well as a concert rockumentary by Boulder, Colget to play together.”

orado, filmmaker Justin Kreutzmann.

Kreutzmann chronicled the band’s beginnings on the stage and in the studio.

for granted their ability to produce records, and hang out with icons, legends and stellar performers. “

The film opens with an introduction of sorts from Snider:

This is what we do and live for,” Schools says, “and not a day goes by that I don’t think about playing or at least wake up and put a record on.”

“My fellow Americans, my name is Todd Snider, and I am a hard working American. Most people who don’t know me, don’t consider us hard working Americans or very American. We smoke grass all day, don’t go to church to pray.

We think Jerry Garcia was as important as Ben Franklin was. . . . but here’s the other thing: I am also a flag-waving, country-loving, American patriot., and I feel like patriotism has been stolen from people like me. And it’s for that reason that I called my most talented hippie buddies, and I convinced them that we had to do something, and we have got to take that flag back for the silly. We will not stop singing and playing our songs of freedom.”

“The First Waltz” basically was made to introduce Hard Working Americans to the world (yes, a foil to Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Waltz,” which followed the final show of The Band in 1978). The documentary showcases the reasoning behind songs Snider chose to cover on their first album. “[They’re] great songs that really have no place to go,” Neal Casal says in the rockumentary. “I think Todd spent years gathering up these stray tunes—like a real humanitarian effort.”

Songs featured on “The First Waltz” and within the film include the frequently played “Stomp and Holler,” originally sang by Hayes Carll. As well, Frankie Miller’s “Blackland Farmer” and Kevn Kinney’s “Straight To Hell” is played. In July of 2015, the band released “Dope is Dope,” an original single written by Snider and Chuck Mead.

Now, Hard Working Americans are back in the studio picking away at a new album, set for release in early 2016. “It’s been a long-time coming,” Schools says.

“We literally went into the studio less than a month after the first record came out last year.”

After composing seven or so original songs that Snider had written over the last decade, the six men were finally able to gather again in December 2014 to begin working on a third album. “Over the course of this year, as we can, we’ve gotten closer and closer to finishing it,” Schools continues. “It’s definitely not a ‘first album: part two’; it may even shock a few people.”

Nothing seems too much for the performers who almost all have two to three projects going at once. They don’t take

Schools credits Snider for finding the poetry in song and humor in storytelling on the stage. With Hard Working Americans, however, the typical Snider performance is stowed away. While touring solo, audiences are often engaged in Snider’s wry wordplay, discussing everything from political to pop-cultural references. He’s become as much a storyteller as a songwriter.

“A lot of folks in the crowd will yell out to Todd, ‘Tell us a story!’” Schools shares. “It’s sort of our role to shake that up a bit or we go stale. One night, [Snider] answered that in this band the songs are the stories. The great thing is that months later, on his own tour, he had a whole new batch of stories to tell . . .

Maybe it sounds pretentious, or maybe it sounds like we don’t know what it is we’re trying to do, but a good collection of songs is like taking a trip—and I’m not making a pun.”

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The Wilmington show likely will be drawn from the American wellspring, perhaps with a bit of glam rock thrown in. “You never know, maybe we’ll come out looking like Ziggy Stardust,” Schools jokes. “And I’m looking forward to what we look like with all this new material to work with. . . . We keep having nights where we walk off stage and go, ‘Geewhiz, I didn’t know we could do that.”

Schools is excited to return to Greenfield Lake; he hasn’t been in the Port City since his performance with Stockholm Syndrome in 2010. “There’s been a long-time love affair between Wilmington and Widespread Panic, and vice versa,” he says, “so I’m pretty psyched about it; it’s going to be a beautiful evening.”

Hard Working Americans will take over the amphitheater on Wednesday, August 19 at Greenfield Lake. Visit www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com for tickets.

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2015 waterfront Music Series EVERY Sunday from 4 – 8pm

august 16th : brent stimmel august 23rd : back of the boat

august 30th : machine gun 4 marina st • wrightsville beach

www.BluewaterDining.com 100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Draft Selections • $4 Flavored Bombs 50% off Apps 6pm til close NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 New Belgium selections (Fat Tire, Ranger IPA) $5 Jameson • Wing Special WEDNESDAY $2.75 Miller Lite, $4 Wells, Half off All Bottles of wine Live Music @ 8pm THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka, 50¢ Steamed Oysters and Shrimp FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 José Cuervo Silver • Live Music on the Patio SATURDAY $2.75 Red Stripe • $4.50 Evan Williams Cherry Reel Cafe Rooftop Concert Series SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite • $10 Domestic Buckets (5) $4 Mimosas • $4 Bloody Mary’s

INFAMOUS STRINGS: The Infamous Stringdusters will return to ILM on Thursday, Aug. 13 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (1941 Amphitheatre Dr.), with opening acts Nora Jane Strutters and The Party Line. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, August 12 Melvil Dewey’s Concert for Kids (10:30am; Free) —NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free)

—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; (910) 395-5999

Chris James (9pm; Free; Country)

Jesse & Carson Jewell (7pm; Free; Americana)

Jarekus Singleton (10pm; Cover charge; Blues)

OGI Live on Deck (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—The Whiskey Bar 1 S. Front St.

Rob Ronner (6pm; Free; Acoustic)

Thursday, August 13

Trivia Night (7pm; Free)

The Infamous Stringdusters (5pm; $20-$25; Bluegrass)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. —Hoplite Pub, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Brandon Snow (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

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

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

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Butterfly Scream (7pm; Free; Rock)

—The Shack at Dockside, 300 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Jenny Pearson (9pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

Jacob Stockton (9pm; Free; Americana)

Mark Herbert (6:30pm; Free; Folk)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Road; (910) 6798101

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 2313379

Benny Hill (6:30pm; $10-$12; Jazz)

Porch 40 (10pm; Price TBD; Rock)

Improv (8pm; $3; Comedy)

Zion (6:30pm; Free; Reggae)

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

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Friday, August 14

Sketch Comedy Bingo! (8pm; $5)

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7pm; Free)

Satisfaction (6pm; Free; Rolling Stones Cover)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Jill & Barry (7pm; Free; Folk)

—TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

—Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

—Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.;

Songs at Sunset (7pm; $2; Eclectic)

—The Whiskey Bar, 1 S. Front St.

—Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

Music in the Garden (6pm; Free; Acoustic) —A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING: All Soundboard listings must be entered onto our online calendar, powered by SpinGo, each Wednesday, by 5 p.m., for consideration in the following week’s entertainment calendar. All online listings generate the print listings, as well as encore’s new app, encore Go. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

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AUGUST FESTIVAL AT IRONCLAD BREWERY, 115 N. 2ND STREET AUGUST 29TH FROM 1 - 5PM

CELEBRATING THE BOOM OF CRAFT BREWERIES IN THE REGION! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Tickets are limited & available for purchase at participating breweries & Bombers BevCo. & Cape Fear Wine and Beer.

The August Festival is a community event to promote the local breweries and their brewing staffs.

The media will be attending and the brewers will be introduced on stage at 3pm. A first ever group photo of the regions brewers will be taken. The brewers will be available for questions after the group photo.

If your partner is a wine drinker, you can bring them along as serveral wines are available for tasting as well.

ALL BEER & WINE TASTINGS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE - $45 PER TICKET PARTICIPATING BREWERIES:

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Wrightsville Beach, NC

LIVE MUSIC 7–10PM

mike & mark

FRI.

AUG 14

Acoustic Mix

SAT.

timmy pierce Acoustic Mix

FRI.

lunar tide

aug 15 AUG 21

Eclectic & Hip

mike o’donnell

SAT.

aug 22

Dance & Classic

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS EVERY THURS. 7-10PM 1706 North Lumina Ave. • (910) 256-2231

2015 Beachside Music Series EVERY Wednesday & Friday from 6-9pm

August 14th: Selah Dubb August 19th: Mykel Barbee August 21st: Tony Barnes www.OceanicRestaurant.com

August 14th: Satisfaction Rolling Stones will start you up

August 21st: Same as it Ever Was Talking Heads tribute

August 28th: Tuesday’s Gone

A sweet home for this Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute

$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm $3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

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

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

FAREWELL: Check out John Boxter’s farewell show on August 14 at the Goat and Compass. Courtesy photo.

South of K (6:30pm; Free; Bluegrass)

Folkstone String Band (7pm; Free)

Selah Dubb (7pm; Free; Reggae)

OGI Live on Deck (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Fort Fisher Rec. Area, 1000 Loggerhead Rd. —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

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—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St;

Mike and Mark (7pm; Free; Eclectic)

—Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Greg Warren (7pm; $13; Comedy)

Thursday ________________________________________

TRIVIA WITH STEVE

8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! • $250 yuengling drafts

Friday

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LIVE __________________________________________ MUSIC Sunday

www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR Friday Monday DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Select Appetizers halfMONDAY off $ 4 Cosmopolitan $ 2 Big Domestic Draft Beers $550 Watermelon Martini $ 95 22oz. Domestic Draft ALL DAY 4 RJ's Coffee $ 3 Sam Adams and Blue $5 Pizzas Moon Seasonal Bottles Tuesday TUESDAY 1/2 off Select Bottles Saturday LIVE JAzz IN THE BAR of Wine $ $ 6 All Half Price Bottles of Southern Wine Shiners 5 Absolut Dreams 50 $ Blue$2Moon Draft 3 NC Brewed Bottles • Pacifico Absolut Dream $$5$503-22oz 2 Select Domestic Bottles Wednesday WEDNESDAY Sunday 1/2 offMiller Nachos Light Pints $150$ Coronoa/ $ 50 5 All$2Flat 50 Breads 1 Domestic Pints Lite Bottles Corona $ 50 $4 Bloody$ Marys 2 Corona/Corona Lt. Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 Pints $ 50 $ 50 1 Domestic 4 Frozen Margarita $ 5 White Russians THURSDAY (pick your flavor)

Visit our $website Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller 5 Thursday www.RuckerJohns.com $ 50 2 Red Stripe for Bottles $ 50 daily specials, music and 2 Fat Tire Bottles $ 50 2 Fat Tire Bottlesupcoming 9:00 A.m.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 BLOODY MARY’S AND MIMOSA’S events $ 50 2 Flying Dog IPA 1/2 off ALL Red WineFRIDAY5564 Carolina $ 50 Glasses Cosmos $4, 007 Beach 3 Road 1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON $ (910)-452-1212 3 Guinness Cans (910) 763-1607 Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 12 encore | august 12 – 18, 2015 | www.encorepub.com 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3

BREAKFAST BUFFET

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

Kim Dicso (8pm; Free; Folk)

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

Randy McQuay (8pm; $7-$10; Blues) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Roy G. Biv & The White Noise (8pm; $5-$10)

—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; (910) 7622091

Mike Blair & The Stonewalls (8pm; Free; Rock)

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

Live Music (8:30pm; Free)

—The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

Alternative Vision (9pm; Free; Rock)

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

Picnibus & D&D Sluggers (9pm; Free; Punk)

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796

Collie Buddz & Signal Fire (9pm; $15-$20; Reggae)

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 7694096

Greg Warren (9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

Kyle Garris (7pm; Free; Rock)

Tom & Jane (10pm; Free; Acoustic)

Open Mic (7pm; Free)

Free The Optimus (10pm; Free; Hip-hop)

DOWN (9pm; $22-$25; Blues)

—Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666 —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 7632223

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; (910) 679-8101 —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 2313379 —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 7694096

concerts outside of southeastern nc

showstoppers

John Boxter (10pm; Free; Rock)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Zion (10pm; $0-$20. Price TBD; Reggae) —The Whiskey Bar, 1 S. Front St.

Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

Saturday, August 15 Music in the Garden (6pm; Free; Acoustic) —A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

Reel Rooftop Concert Series (7pm; $5)

Monday, August 17 Trivia (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; (910) 763-4133

Heather Rogers (9pm; Free; Country)

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

Tuesday, August 18 Highly Suspect (All Day; $9.86-$25; Rock)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

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

Ozzie & Molly Darden (7pm; Free; Classic rock)

Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Overtyme (7pm; Free; Rock Cover)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Timmy Pierce (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Phil Kelly (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7:30pm; Free)

—Carolina Ale House, 317-C College Rd.; (910) 791-9393

Derwin Hinson (7:30pm; Free; Bluegrass)

—Carolina Coast Vineyard Church, 6 Harper Ave.

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 2313379

Live Team Trivia Tuesday (7:30pm; Free)

Greg Warren (7pm; $13; Comedy)

Open Mic Night (7:30pm; Free)

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

Dirty White Rags (8pm; Free; Jazz)

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

Sean Thomas Gerard (8pm; $10-$15; Rock)

—Ogden Baptist Church, 7121 Market St. —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free)

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

—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Brothers Egg (8pm; Free; Americana) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N. 2nd St.;

Masonboro Sound (8pm; Free; Bluegrass)

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Road; (910) 6798101

Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

David Allen Coe (9:30pm; $20-$25; Rock)

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 7694096

Greg Warren (9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

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

Jenny Pearson (10pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

Jesse Stockton (10pm; Free; Americana) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Sunday, August 16 Folkstone String Band (3pm; Free)

—The Shack at Dockside, 300 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Wednesday, August 19 Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Acoustic) —Reggae Hut, 121 Grace St.

Hard Working Americans (5pm; $26-$31; Rock)

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

Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free; Classical) —CAM Cafe, 3201 S. 17 St.

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Acoustic)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Trivia Night (7pm; Free)

—Hoplite Pub, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Laura McLean (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 2313379

Improv (8pm; $3; Comedy)

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

Bridge to Grace (8pm; $5-$10; Rock)

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 7694096

Karaoke (9pm; Free)

Bear Stephens (4pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

Boogie in the Park Concert Series (5pm; Free)

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

—Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Satellite Bluegrass Band (6pm; Free)

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796

WILSON!: Noodle on down to Walnut Creek Amphitheatre for Phish on Fri., Aug. 14.

Photo by Tom Dorgan

Brooke Thompson (9pm; Free; Acoustic)

WALNUT CREEK AMPHITHEATRE 3801 ROCK QUARRY rd., Raleigh, nc (919) 831-6400 8/13: Florida Georgia Line 8/14: Phish

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus st., raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 8/14: The Mantras 8/15: Jorma Kaukonen 8/18: Hard Working Americans

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 Regency pkwy., Cary, NC (919) 462-2052 8/12: Peter Frampton & Cheap Trick

ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 8/14: Between the Buried and Me 8/15: Collie Buddz with Signal Fire 8/16: Jamey Johnson with David Allen Coe NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 8/13: Prawn 8/14: Tattermask 8/15: Party Thieves, Boy Beats World, Danny B & E$ 8/16: Big Freedia the Bounce Queen 8/17: Highly Suspect 8/18: Treehouse!

8/19: Carl Thomas CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN St., CARRBORO, NC 8/12: Basement, Adventures, LVL UP, and Palehound 8/13: Neurosis with Brothers of the Sonic Cloth 8/14: Michael Rank and Stag, with Heather McEntire 8/17: Jared & The Mill, The Star Makers HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH 4640 Hwy 17 S., Myrtle Beach, SC (843) 272-3000 8/14: Kevin Gates

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 8/14 & 15: DURM Hip Hop Summit THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., Charlotte, NC (704) 916-8970 8/13: Brandon Flowers, Rey Pila 8/16: Camila 8/19: Breaking Benjamin, Young Guns and Starset RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 8/12: Counting Crows with Citizen Cope & Hollis Brown PNC MUSIC PAVILION 707 Pavilion Blvd., charlotte, nc (704) 549-1292 8/14: Florida Georgia Line AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 8/16: Chuck Johnson & Charlyhorse, John Gaar

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arts>>art

Behind the Veil:

National and regional artists uncover stories behind works in SARUS art exhibition

by: JOSEPHINE BUTLER

W

hether natural or man-made, physical or intangible, borders are always around us. They are even within us.

On Saturday, August 15, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., artists will shed light on the borders affecting their own lives during the opening reception of the 4th Annual SARUS Festival for Site-specific and Experimental Art at IAC’s Wabi Sabi Warehouse.

The invitational art exhibition, curated by Wilmington artist Janette K. Hopper, features 19 national and regional visual and sculptural artists who developed pieces exploring the concept of borders through 2D and 3D art, as well as a live, interactive improvisational performance.

“When I think about borders, I think about so many different things,” Hopper says. “Borders can be between countries, but they can also be philosophical—barriers that rise up between families when you can’t talk about subjects.”

For Hopper, barriers from the past have carried over to the present. In one of her pieces, titled “The Divide” (48-inches by 64-inches, oil on canvas), she depicts the figures of men and women of different races reaching for each other. Reminiscent of Michelangelo’s iconic “Creazione di Adamo,” the fingers don’t quite touch.

“My paintings are representative of all different kinds of people—of all ages, races and sexes,” she continues. “We all have a common desire to reach out (I hope) and bridge the barriers between us.”

The painting is one of Hopper’s two pieces hanging in the show. In the spirit of the SARUS Festival and its focus on the experimental, Hopper was creative with her technique,. She used her palette knife to scrape paint directly to the canvas.

“Scraping gave my pieces a lot of texture,” she says. “I feel like it’s all about light and exploring and expressing yourself, as well as the issues and barriers that concern you.”

For some artists, those barriers are very personal. Artist Lorrie Wagner illustrates the crippling effect of addiction, which she describes as “creating a boundary of existence itself.”

“Lorrie’s piece was so very personal to her,” Hopper tells. “Even though you may

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THE DIVIDE BY HOPPER: Janette K. Hopper will be one of 19 national and regional artists featured at the opening reception for the 4th Annual SARUS Festival on Aug. 15. Courtesy photo

feel helpless to make any changes, if you can do something in your art, then sometimes that can be healing.”

Healing has been especially important for artist Diane Hause, who corresponded with women in Afghanistan following the tragic events of 9/11. Her piece, titled “Burqua with Held Mask” (14-inches by 16-inches, photo of 3D work), is from her 2000 series titled “Thinly Veiled Misogyny and a Perpetual State of Inconsequence.”

“It expresses the idea of containment physically, as well as psychologically, and the separateness we experience within cultural perceived differences,” Hause explains. “The burqua express the ‘barrier’ of the women who are forced behind the veils from their own selves and those of us outside the veil ‘observing’ them.”

Hopper encourages guests to make observations of their own during the festival’s opening. After exploring the pieces hanging inside Wabi Sabi, guests will be invited outside for the illumination of Rachael Crawford Goolsby’s video installation.

Participating artists also include: Ben Billingsley, Peggy Cleary, Harry Davis, Donald Furst, Jeffery Geller, Naomi

Greenburg, JoAnn Hart, Karola Luttringhaus, Colleen Ringrose, Carla Rokes, Lisa Sheets, Vicky Smith, Ralph Steeds, and Paul VanZandt.

Among the group, perhaps Hart put the exhibit into perspective best: “My images are inspired by my own experience. The observers bring their own interpretations to the art images, understanding that perception is about personal boundaries.”

For guests unable to explore those boundaries during the opening reception, the Wabi Sabi Warehouse will again open its doors for the closing reception August 22.

DETAILS:

SARUS Festival Opening Reception

Featuring work by Janette K. Hopper, Diane Hause, Lorrie Wagner and others Saturday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Wabi Sabi Warehouse 19 N. 9th St. Closing reception: Aug. 22

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ARTISTIC SOCIAL ACTIVISM: SARUS Festival returns for fourth year to challenge artists, audiences and activists

by: Shannon Rae GEntry

T

he sarus crane is an interesting bird. It’s the tallest of the flying species, standing up to 5-feet and 11-inches, with an awe-inspiring wingspan. Overall gray in color, its bright red head stands out, but its displays of dance-like movements, grace and romantic cultural significance are partly why it’s been a symbol for the Alban Elved Dance Company in Wilmington for years. It’s also the namesake of the company’s SARUS Festival, held annually in August. “‘The sarus bird dances beautifully [and] the SARUS Festival began as a dance festival,” explains Karola Lüttringhaus, artistic and executive director of SARUS and Alban Elved Dance Company. The festival returns for its fourth year from Saturday, August 15, through Sunday, August 23, with the theme “barriers, borders, territoriality.” The purpose: To focus on social activism through art.

For Lüttringhaus and festival players, the festival fulfills two crucial needs: Bring complementary and unique professional work and art to Wilmington, and offer local artists and community members meaningful professional opportunities. “Wilmington is a tough turf for artists to make a living and to exchange with cutting edge artists,” she says. “The funding situation for the arts is bleak [and] the SARUS Festival seeks to broaden the art offerings by inviting a good number of non-mainstream artists and those that are politically active.”

Each year SARUS spans various venues for performances, exhibits and workshops.

For the first time, it will have a home base at Ansell Studio in the Hannah Block Community Arts Center (120 S. 2nd St.). With a lot of emphasis on experimentation and site-specific works, other locations to host festival events include Bellamy Mansion Museum, Hannah Block Community Arts Center’s main stage, Greenfield Lake, Wabi Sabi Warehouse, and Jengo’s Playhouse. Plus, artists will infiltrate various apartments and streets of downtown.

Peter Verboten of Berlin, Germany, is doing three performance workshops, including “Everyday—Homeplay,” on Saturday, August 22 at 8 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. in the yellow cabin at Jengo’s Playhouse (815 Princess St.). He will share his work based on interviews conducted in Wilmington about perceptions of Germany, German culture and the everyday life of its people, as well as the significance of working in private spaces, or apartments.

INTERACTIVE EXPERIMENTS: ‘adammah’ with Karola Luettringhaus takes place August 16, 20 and 22 at the Community Arts Center. Photo by Jeff Cravotta

“One of his interests is to get people to share some aspects of privacy in the context of an artistic exploration to help us understand our cultural makeup and identity,” Lüttringhaus says.

This year’s festival encourages more community participation and discussion, too—specifically for youngsters. They have a new youth program, and Lüttringhaus will present “The Suitcase Garden,” a 30-minute dance theatre performance on the cycle of life for young audiences ages 5 and up. Performed on August 15, 17 and 18 at Ansell Studio, the piece follows a woman who holds all her memories in a suitcase, such as the house she grew up in, the river nearby and her garden.

Film and digital imagery will make waves during the fest on Saturday, August 15, at 11:30 a.m. In the 30-minute documentary “TERRA NULLIUS” (Ansell Studio, 120 S. 2nd St.)—meaning “no man’s land” in Latin—four people explain what “home” means to them.

The movie delves into what separates and unites us as a people or as individuals.

Jacqueline Olive will offer an artist talk and lecture demonstration at the Bellamy Mansion (503 Market St.) on Monday, August 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Her film, “Always in Season,” covers lynchings in the U.S., specifically the recent one of 17-year-old Lennon Lacy in Bladenboro, NC. The movie covers relatives of perpetrators and victims of lynchings in four communities, who still grapple with ongoing effects.

“Their stories represent the scope of lynching since 1882, and speak to the multi-generational impact of the violence on everyone in

hundreds of communities across the country where lynching happened.”

Though an intense and challenging subject, Olive links this history of racial terrorism also to police violence and killings of black Americans today, of which she continues with her shorter installation, TERRORISM, an offshoot of the film, which can be seen in the slave quarters at Bellamy Mansion, on Sunday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m.

“TERRORISM is my way of extending the conversation,” Olive tells of the multimedia piece. It’s accompanied by Billie Holiday’s haunting song about lynching, “Strange Fruit,” interpreted by Tanya Fermin. It’s filled with images from the exhibit “Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America,” which was hung as part of the Allen-Littlefield Collection at the New York Historical Society.

“Photographers would set up their cameras and photograph spectators posing with the brutalized bodies of the victims. Those photos would then be turned into postcards, and people would send them through the mail with incongruous messages, like ‘This is the barbecue we had last summer. Your son, Joe.’” The message was scribed on a photo of the charred body of Jesse Washington, lynched in Waco, Texas in 1916, with Joe’s left shoulder about four feet away from the hanging body.

For a full schedule of the SARUS Fest, times and locations, visit sarusfestival.org.

DETAILS:

SARUS Festival

August 15-23 • Various locations Tickets: $5 to $30 Passes: $40-$150 *Tickets for individual programs at door only.

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YOUR WEEK ON PLEASURE ISLAND AUGUST 12th-19th, 2015

FAMILY NIGHT - CAROLINA BEACH GAZEBO STAGE 6:30—8:30 - TUESDAY, AUGUST 18th SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th MOVIES AT CAROLINA BEACH LAKE PARK 8:45 PM - Carolina Beach Boardwalk

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th Fireworks at 9:00 PM Raggae great ZION performs 6:30-9:30 Carolina Beach Boardwalk

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12th & AUGUST 19th

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th

TURTLE TALKS

MONDAY, AUGUST 17th, 7-8 pm Kure Beach Oceanfront Park & WED., AUGUST 12th & 19th, 7pm at Carolina Beach State Park

OCTOBER 10th & 11th

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14th - SOUTH OF K 6:30—8:30 pm at Ft. Fisher Air Force Rec Area

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12th & AUGUST 19th KB OCEANFRONT PARK - 10:00-11:30 am

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th - MACHINE GUN Boogie In The Park 5-7 pm at KB Oceanfront Park

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2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343 5233 Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 41, featuring Candy Pegram, Aaron Collier, Eli Thompson, Brian Mergenthaler, and Sarah Collier. Show hangs for eight weeks.

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22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 • 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com “Artist’s Choice” opening reception on August 14th from 6-8 p.m. Along with our featured artists, we will pay tribute to Lynn Padgett, a regional watercolorist who passed away this year. There will be raffles and live music. All proceeds from the raffles will go directly into the Lynn Padgett Memorial fund.

In September there will be another 2nd Saturday “Art in Action” featuring artists working and a live model. Art in Action starts at 11 a.m. with

a walk-in mixed media class for $35. The live model with begin posing at noon. The public is invited to participate. (Bring your own supplies).

A tip jar for the model will be provided.

New Elements Gallery

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com “In Your Backyard” features two highly esteemed artists, Betty Brown and Vicki Gates.

Brown depicts landscapes inspired by the Carolinas and Europe. Gates creates lush, Low Country scenes with pastels. Both artists elevate familiar landscapes as they spotlight the places we are proud to call home. Meet with the artists during our opening receptio, held in conjunction with downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. “In Your Backyard” will remain on view until August 22.

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

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10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, handblown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place

for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level Tues.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Sat., noon-5:30pm 910-362-7431 Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present “Recent Works by Dallas Thomas.” Thomas’s work is heavily influenced by nonspecific tribal ceremonies and rituals from all over the world, as well as the Bay Area Figurative Movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s. He experiments in wet and dry media, in both small and large scale paintings and drawings. His style is characterized by purposeful mark making and an economy of lines. Thomas cites hip-hop culture as a lifelong influence on his art and credits it for his more aggressive mark making and sense of energy.

Admission is free and open to the public; complimentary refreshments are provided.

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‘THE REAL THING’ IS A REAL WINNER: Red Barn finishes its summer season with another story of love-fraught human frailty

by: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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om Stoppard has had quite a year in Wilmington. First, the much anticipated production of his breaktrough hit, “Rosencrantz and Guildernstern Are Dead,” ran as part of the season at UNCW. Now, as part of the Red Barn Studio’s summer series, Thalian Asssociation has brought one of his lesser-known shows to the stage, “The Real Thing.”

Stoppard is probably best known to American popular audiences for “Rosencrantz and Guildernstern Are Dead,” as well as his film work (“Shakespeare in Love,” “Anna Karenina”). His catalog is vast, and he continues to produce new work constantly.

Tennessee Williams told us all plays are autobiographical. In Stoppard’s case, some are just more obviously so, and “The Real Thing” is one of them. Written and produced in the early 1980s, it marks a transition in his writing.

Throughout most of the ‘70s his work grappled with reconciling the realities of life behind the iron curtain—especially for artists and intellec-

tuals. But we humans do not live in vacuums of ideals and politics (as Stoppard explores time and again in his work). We live in a world where, say what you will, the greatest ambition for most of us is to love and be loved in return. Sometimes that takes the mask and expression of lust, jealousy or even petty vengeance.

“The Real Thing” is Stoppard, all intellectual pretension included, exploring human frailty (his own especially) in pursuit of love.

Enter two couples: Max (Joshua Bailey) and Annie (Maggie Miller), and Charlotte (Amanda Young) and Henry (Bradley Coxe).

They all work in the theatre: Henry as a playwright, the rest as actors. The couples are about to split up and rearrange, largely, but not entirely, because Annie and Henry are having an affair together.

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at best marriage to Henry, the play reveals her not as a Hadrian but a flawed, normal person, with expected responses and reflexes. It is quite an emotional range to get through in the show, and Young moves us there quite consistently.

REALITIES OF LOVE: Josh Bailey, Maggie Miller, Bradley Coxe, and Amanda Young in ‘The Real Thing.’ Photo by Mark Steelman Henry is based quite obviously upon Stoppard, who is currently on his third marriage and carried on an affair with Felicity Kendall, who originated the role of Annie. I can’t even imagine how daunting and intimidating it must be to play the greatest living playwright, but Coxe seems the least bit intimidated by this experience. It might be his best work to date.

When we first meet Henry, he is supreme and confidant in his intellectual superiority, and uses his wit and pretension to poke deflating holes into the life and ego of Max. He plays word games with an ease that is unlikeable—it is so second nature, as he and Charlotte wear each other out by picking on one other. The couple shadows Albee’s George and Martha from “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”—they’re just not as loud. Their exchanges are intense, and poor Max is justifiably unnerved by it.

If anything, Bailey gives up the most likable character in this equation. Though Annie is attractive, sexy and alluring, she is actually incredibly selfish and awful when peeling back her pretty veneer. (“It’s just two marriages and a child,” she predicts of the damage of the affair becoming public.) But Bailey’s Max is the most human, fallible, likeable, and perhaps the least well-equipped with armor and weaponry to play in the big leagues with these selfish people. It’s painful to watch him slowly come to that realization; it’s wonderful to watch his skill in seeing it unfold.

Of the two female roles, it is clear, though our playwright is attracted to and likes women, his experiences with them in real life must be terribly fraught. Young’s Charlotte at first appears to be someone I wouldn’t want to spend an hour with, let alone a lifetime. Yet, once freed from what she knows to be an indifferent

Then there is Annie, the alluring Annie, who can bring a determined, committed intellectual playwright to his earthy, lustful knees. Of all Miller’s choices, the one to make her sexuality pretty and classy rather than overt and trashy is the best. That veneer makes it surprising and hard to see the underlying selfishness and almost sociopathic behavior that moves her through life. Mirroring all her calm reserve, we find the antics of Billy (Matt Carter)—one of her young conquests with youthful energy, vigor and childish neediness—just cannot be contained. As foils, they work well together.

Director Robb Mann manages to find the humor (both ironic and ridiculous) in what is at the heart of the play: a very sad story.

Because the search for love generally is bittersweet at best for many people, frightening for most, it is terrifying to realize when your life is in someone else’s hands. By the end of this episode in their lives, I found myself thinking, “Thank god, it’s over,” believing they could now be happy, because that is what we all think about the rough and confusing times in our lives. But adultery is rarely an isolated incident, and human behavior follows cyclical patterns for most of us. Chances are, this isn’t the end for any of them, nor was it the end for Stoppard’s cycle in real life.

Stoppard’s dialogue is tough for actors: fast, realistic yet filled with word play, double meaning and puns galore. It must be hell to memorize, let alone make it trip off the tongue in a natural manner while still giving the audience time to absorb it. But the cast meets the expectations at every turn. The performances are really remarkable.

For an evening of exceptional writing and strong performances, “The Real Thing” is a real winner.

DETAILS:

The Real Thing

August 6-23, Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. matinees, 3 p.m. • $25 Red Barn Studio Theatre 1122 South 3rd Street www.thalian.org or www.etix.com

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a RAZZLE-DAZZLE spectacle: Opera House’s ‘Chicago’ entertains to great heights

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by: Shea Carver

hough the first GOP presidential primary debate screened on TVs nationwide last Thursday evening, I took on a different form of drama at Thalian Hall. Both revolved around celebrity, criminality and American politics, but only one rose above the ashes to truly incite a feelgood boast of laughter and amazement (no, it wasn’t Trump’s comb over). Opera House Theatre Company continues celebrating its 30-year season with the opening of the Bob Fosse spectacular “Chicago.”

Quite frankly, there’s not a better word to describe it other than ... spectacular!

Starring a cast of heavy hitters showcasing intricate footwork, delightful harmony, grandiose acting, and over-the-top zing, “Chicago” is the longest-running American musical revival on Broadway. It’s understandable to see why. It’s got murder and mayhem, glitz and glam, and tongue-incheek humor, all backed by the Roaring Twenties, and set to pounding, rolling and rollicking music.

The musical is based on the straight play written by reporter and playwright Maurine Dallas Watkins. A Chicago Tribune writer, Watkins was assigned to cover the trials of Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner in the ‘20s. The women were prosecuted for killing their lovers. The musical captures the essence of their stories with the characters Velma Kelly (Anne Hawthorne) and Roxie Hart (Kendra Goehring-Garrett). Velma Kelly’s a vaudeville star who’s used to seeing her name in lights and in the papers. Roxie Hart’s a wanna-be, just dying to reach celebrity status, even if it means acting and cheating her way to the top— though, ironically, she’s where most folks would consider the bottom of the barrel: in jail. Both ladies are awaiting their trials for murder in the County Cook Jail, under the reign of Mama Morton (a sassy, Southern warden played by Michelle Johnston Braxton). And both are using the dapper yet sleazy attorney-to-the-stars, Billy Flynn (Jeff Phillips), who basically can get any woman acquitted and have her signing autographs to the general public upon her release back into freedom.

“Chicago” is one of my favorite musicals, mainly because the dancing just invigorates every muscle in my body each time I see it. I want to roll my shoulders and legs, shuffle sideways, thrust my hips, give as

many jazz hands as possible, and jump on chairs to slink through routines with the same compelling energy that Fosse invented (this is not a pretty sight at home as it is on Thalian’s stage, may I add). Performers who have the luxury of learning any Fosse-style dance can count themselves privileged in their craft. The Opera House Theatre production shows us this tenfold.

Hawthorne as Velma Kelly is a stunning portrayal of a mature woman who’s learned a few lessons in life. She has style, class and owns every floor she slithers across. Hawthorne grew up in WIlmington and worked with Opera House before moving to New York and landing a part in “Fosse” on Broadway. It’s obvious her skills as a dancer were honed with professionals who worked with the American iconoclast. Every number she enacts comes to her as if it’s second nature. She makes it look effortless to be sexy. And her voice is all-consuming, especially in her “act of desperation,” “I Can’t Do It Alone,” easily her best solo of the show.

And, yes, it’s better than “All That Jazz,” which by no means is easy to nail. Not an ounce of breath was out of place between her melodies and moves.

The only person to match Hawthorne’s professionalism step-by-step is GoehringGarrett as Roxie Hart. Goehring-Garrett really portrays the perfect nemesis to Velma Kelly: younger, bolder, more willing to outplay and outnumber, without a hint of regret, only a preposterous amount of invincibility. Goehring-Garrett manages to bring a slight immaturity to Roxie that’s brilliantly conniving without being overly malevolent.

When she sings “Roxie,” the audience melts in her hand, and roots for her rise to stardom. Yet, her “Tap Dance” number with Jason Aycock and Lanny Scott set off perma-grins. In fact, I couldn’t stop smiling throughout the entire show—always an indicator of good theatre in my opinion.

The Merry Murderesses—Heather Setzler, Samantha Mifsud, Stephanie Tucker, Brooklyne Williamson, and Caitlin Becka— are eye candy every time they hit the stage in their lacy black-and-white getups (every costume change tops out the previous one, too, thanks to Selina Harvey’s careful attention to detail). And their “Cell Block Tan-

go” does everything it should: seduce and stir in haunting yet humorous nonchalance.

Jeff Phillips as Billy Flynn has the perfect amount of bombast to match his refined, BS spiel. His sleek pin-stripe suit, purple silky tie, and polished shoes show us his main interest is only in seeing how many Benjamins he can get off these famed murder cases. Without a doubt, every audience member in Thalian hit the rafters over the puppeteering scene, “We Both Reached for the Gun,” as he schools Roxie on the best way to convince the jury of her innocence. The timing and choreography of the entire ensemble alongside Phillips and Goehring-Garrett astounds. To pull it off means nailing its pacing; they do.

Speaking of the ensemble: This one is the best I’ve seen onstage all season long—within any theatre company. There are copious amounts of talent among the backup performers here: Jason Aycock and David Loudermilk (who helped choreograph much of the dancing), along with Brad Mercier, Tracy Byrd, Timothy Mills, Beth Swindell, Brooklynne Williamson, and more. But Blaine Mower takes the cake.

During the final courtroom scene, he acts his way through every juror’s seat, and manages to secure as many laughs as anything Phillips and Goehring-Garrett do front and center. The color and sparkle that radiate in this scene, complete with hyperbolic costuming and glitter galore, just heightens the show beyond belief. It’s especially so because the scenery remains quite barren for most of the play. It’s set in vaudeville style, so only props and lighting dictate scenery. Otherwise, the stage is everyone’s to shine and overcome, much like these criminal stars see themselves doing in their minds, despite the contradiction of truth and reality.

Of course, how could the show be so wonderful without the music! Lorene Walsh leads an onstage band in perfect harmony, showcasing big, brassy numbers, composed by John Kander, set against humorous lyrics written by Fred Ebb. It moves from theatrical to opera-like—the latter displayed by Miss Mary Sunshine in “A Little Bit of Good,” performed by a memorable “Julianna Dickson.” It also manages to pull on the heartstrings as heard in “Mister Cel-

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I can’t urge readers enough to get off the couch and away from the TV to check out a wonderfully entertaining night in “Chicago.” It still has all the ridiculous smarm of media headlines, trials and tribulations on freedom, political corruptness, and zippy quips, much like our current state of affairs and politics. But it’s a much more satisfying take that won’t leave you feeling as dirty after it ends.

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A ONE-NOTE MUSICAL REVUE:

Criste’s original ‘Joni and JT in Jail’ needs more plot, dialogue by: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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heatreNOW, located on 10th and Dock streets, has had an interesting and unexpected impact in our little world. Owner Alisa Harris revitalized a corner of Wilmington once characterized as an eyesore for most of my life. Her new venue has been a wonderful draw in the southside neighborhood of downtown. Combining our area’s love of original theatrical works with drinking and dining, as well as offering arts opportunities in the form of after-school classes and summer camps for kids, all around, it has been a wonderful asset to the area.

The shows produced have ranged from the ridiculously fluffy fun of the Irish wake variety, held during St. Patrick’s Day, to a string of productions, like “Raney,” adapted from Clyde Edgerton’s novel of the same name. In between holiday-themed shows, pirates and musicals have graced the stage, including an homage to the great bard himself, Mr. William Shakespeare.

But everyone lays an egg sometimes, and to be honest, the current offering, “Joni and JT in Jail,” was far off the mark of what I expect to see produced on TheatreNOW’s stage. It was surprising to me, too, because I feel like the space has figured out a pretty consistent bill of fare, both with food and entertainment.

“Joni and JT in Jail” by Mirla Criste is essentially a musical revue of well-known folk songs from the ‘60s. In theory, it is strung together around a script, but there is so little story and dialogue that eliminating that pretense altogether and just presenting an evening of folk songs might have saved some time.

The evening opens with a group of people getting locked up in jail after mass arrests at a peace march, circa 1968. That situation has great potential for storytelling: conflict, misunderstanding, back story, intrigue, etc.

Instead, the audience is presented with flat, one-dimensional caricatures: Annabelle (Emily Gomez) the young hippie chick with ideals but no reality; Cash (Ron Hasson), the aging drifter; Preacher (Rashad Burns), the angry young veteran; and Lou (Mirle Criste), an angry mother whose son is off in Vietnam. If the caricatures interacted with each other more or had a plot (even a predictable one) to pursue, it would be worthwhile. All they do is sing to each other.

When David Gwaltney enters as the welldressed, young lawyer-type, Jackson, his

character is intended to create some depth to the show: raising issues about pre-judging people when the cast surround him and hurl Malvina Reynolds hymn to suburbia, “Little Boxes.” He naturally responds with Paul Simon’s “The Boxer.”

It feels like Criste came up with about two lines of dialogue and then just plugged in the next song, rather than delve into plot, tension of realistic interaction. The exposition offers a multitude of opportunism that all get swept away and ignored.

Not that there aren’t bright spots ...

Eventually, Amy Smith wanders on stage to play Jennie. If you haven’t heard Smith sing, you have missed out. She has a hauntingly lovely voice, and her rendition of “Both Sides, Now” would make even Ms. Joni Mitchell proud. Not that she sounds like Mitchell—no one does. Even Mitchell hasn’t been able to hit those high notes in years.

But Smith brings a calm, beautiful conviction to the piece that will make audiences sit forward and take notice.

DOING TIME: The cast of ‘Joni and JT in Jail’ sing their way through the original music revue. Courtesy photo.

for the royalties to “Hair.” “Joni and JT in Jail” has fallen somewhere off to the side between the two. Unfortunately, it doesn’t grow to become anything.

DETAILS: JT and Joni in Jail

Written and directed by Mirla Criste Fri. and Sat., through Sept. 5 , 7 p.m.

(Doors open an hour prior to show.)

Tickets: $30-$32, $18 for show only www.theatrewilmington.com

Though several people play guitar live onstage, which is a nice touch, Hasson is really the only one who looks comfortable doing so.

Frankly, Hasson is one of those rare, lucky people who can effortlessly strum an endless melody to accompany any storytelling.

That is pretty much what he does throughout the show: underscore other people, or play along more obviously.

However, for all of my disappointment in this experiment, the night I attended, a couple sitting stageside sang along at top volume to every song. The lady was dancing in her seat in time to “If I Had a Hammer.”

So, the familiarity of the music will comfort many—but Chef Denise Gordon’s threecourse meal will comfort everyone. (I came home so stuffed I could barely move.) The portobello mushroom pasta tastes decadent in a heavy, creamy Sherry sauce. The wedge salad is huge and cool cucumbers and salty bacon crumbles wonderfully complements the decadent blue cheese. Paired with a nice cool glass of white wine before a lovely chocolate cake dessert, it’s a perfect meal. To be honest, the $32 price tag for dinner and a show at TheatreNOW is about what I would pay for a meal only at somewhere like Osteria Cicchetti. From that standpoint, getting a little music in the deal is an added bonus.

I personally think if TheatreNOW wanted to do a folk musical revue, they should have either done a straight-forward evening of music or shelled out the money

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Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Aug. 17-19 (additional showing on Aug. 19, 4 p.m.): “Infinitely Polar Bear”—After a struggle with bipolar disorder forces Cameron (Mark Ruffalo) to leave his family and move into a halfway house, he attempts to rebuild a relationship with his two daughters, and win back the trust of his wife, Maggie (Zoe Saldana) in writer-director Maya Frobes’ gently comic autobiographical tale. (Rated R, 1 hour 30 minutes)

repare for gushing. This movie has earned it. “Mission: Impossible— Rogue Nation” is the best movie of the summer by leaps and bounds.

An absolute masterpiece of espionage thrills, it is so much more fun than any fifth movie in a franchise deserves to be.

Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie (“Jack Reacher”) have crafted a blockbuster that is smart, cheeky and fun. As I watched the movie, I kept laughing at how effortless they make it seem.

At a time when big-budget studio movies feel less and less inspired, “Rogue Nation” takes a very familiar formula and still manages to deliver, pound for pound, the best theatrical experience in ages.

The “Mission: Impossible” series has been an interesting examination into the dynamic of the film franchise. The first was a slow-burn thriller, more focused on mystery than manic action. Then, John Woo did the exact opposite by delivering his signature slow-motion gun-fighting in a baffling sequel. J.J. Abrams cut his bigbudget chops on the underrated third entry. With Brad Bird in the director’s chair, it scored big and successfully combined all the best aspects of the first three movies. “Mission: Impossible” is a franchise that has always been interesting, with each installment feeling quite different from the last.

Christopher McQuarrie is a filmmaker with a very unique pedigree. He won an Oscar for writing “The Usual Suspects” and has ventured from the keyboard to the director’s chair with compelling results. “Way of the Gun” is an underrated gem, and “Jack Reacher” was an entertaining (if not groundbreaking) movie.

“Rogue Nation” is his coming-out party.

There are so many beaituful touches and flourishes throughout the movie; little things elevate a pretty stadard spy flick into something funky fresh.

The plot is pretty boilerplate for a “Mission: Impossible” movie: Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his team of IMF agents are dealing with a sinister organization of former secret agents, known as “The Syndicate.” Hunt is disavowed and has to perform a series of cloak-and-dagger greatest hits to steal some data from a hard drive and stay one step ahead of a curmudgeony CIA director (Alec Baldwin) who wants to try him for treason. It’s just a typical day for the Impossible Mission Force.

SWERVING STUNTS: Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in the fifth installment of ‘Mission: Impossible’.’ Courtesy photo

The devil (and the delight) is really in the details. The movie’s stunts are mindblowing. Whether it’s Cruise hanging from the side of a plane, or a car chase through the alleys of Morocco, everything is beautifully staged. The action is wellstaged in relation to the story, too. They avoid lazy franchise clichés of excess. I was amazed at the restraint during many scenes in the third act. This is when most movies throw everything and the kitchen sink on screen to assault the audience’s senses. There’s none of that in “Rogue Nation.” The last act is remarkably small in comparison to other summer films, but it’s so much more satisfying.

People seem to be warming up to Tom Cruise again. The 21st century has been an interesting, albeit awkward experiment with the world’s biggest movie star. There was that whole Katie Holmes relationship debacle, and every time we heard his name it was quickly followed by the word “Scientology.” Cruise the man might be a skeleton-filled closet of unmentionable strangeness, but Cruise the movie star has always been worth watching. The guy seems hellbent on making crowd-pleasing fare, and he hits the mark far more often than not. “Rogue Nation” is another example of how strong a presence Cruise is, and like last year’s “Edge of Tomorrow,” he’s oftentimes starring in the most interesting blockbuster of any given year.

Kudos to a great ensemble cast. Tom Cruise is the running, smirking, hellaintense core of this franchise, but he’s well-supported by great talent, like the always entertaining Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Jeremy Renner, and (new to the series) Alec Baldwin. There are few films I have enjoyed enough to see twice.

“Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation” is one of them. Just a perfect piece of popcorn filmmaking.

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Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation ★ ★ ★ ★★ Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Alec Baldwin Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie Rating: PG-13

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Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com

Blue surf cafÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich.

Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilm-

ington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30

a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

buffalo wild wings

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings.

Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 60 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

East oceanfront dining at blockade runner

Award-winning cuisine accompanied by the sounds of breaking surf + a soothing coastal breeze, that's East Oceanfront Dining. Our chef, Ben Ramsey, will pleasure your palate with fresh local seafood, produce from our own gardenscape + other harvest from local purveyors. Chef Ramsey is focused on the best of what our region has to offer and he + his staff are delighted to serve you. You'll dine in the comfort of our

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relaxing restaurant or if you choose, our canopied, oceanfront deck provides a memorable ambiance for any evening.

If you're looking for a more casual bite or maybe just a drink or two before dinner, have a seat in the Aquarium Lounge. A great selection of wine, beer or spirits can provide just what you're looking for as you settle in for an evening of coastal culture. For reservations and information concerning best rates and packages, please call 1-800-541-1161.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: The Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.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 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

eternal sunshine cafÉ

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house

baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serves breakfast all day.

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

Halligan's pub

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop & Lumina Station

■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

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

cal 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

The little dipper

Holiday Inn Resort

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates 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

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

Ogden Tap Room

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 lo-

Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a

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 Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

happy camper.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11am

- Midnight, Fri & Sat 11am - 1am, Sunday Noon Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8 - 10pm ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

pine valley market

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

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), allbeef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) &

Southport (910) 457-7017 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 - COMING SOON! ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

Asian Big Thai II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts).

And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4

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and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.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

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair. We also serve everything from sushi to traditional Chinese dishes, a plethora of curries to Pad Thai, hibachi and teriyaki dishes, and more. Come give us a try where you will find nothing in the freezer but the ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

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

southern thai

Our menu is centered around authentic Thai cuisine and features traditional dishes as well as chef-inspired dishes.

We always deliver authentic Thai cuisine mixed with southern hospitality. Thailand can be culturally divided into 4 main regions: North, North Central, Central & South. The diverse topography and cultures lend their way to creating unique cuisines in each region. Meals are prepared by all generations coming together in the kitchen. Recipes are passed on this way through the generations so that the food you are tasting today is influenced by the knowledge of the past.

THIRSTY THURSDAY LIVE MUSIC Food & Drink Specials from 6-9pm

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thur 11am to 3pm

and 4:30 to 9:30pm; Fri 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 10pm; Sat 12 to 10pm; Closed Sunday ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ WEBSITE: www.southernthairestaurant.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

thai spice

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

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.

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

Hours vary.

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

gREEK The greeks

The Greeks is a two-store (going on three), family-ownedand-operated Greek restaurant. Since 2011 Chef Georgios Papanikolaou and his family have been giving unwavering attention to detail to their food, which represents Greek culture. The chef picks fresh local produce and proteins on a daily basis. The spices and herbs are imported from Greece, where they are picked wild from the mountains, sealed and then transported here. The family keeps their Greek roots close to their heart; with each dish they are recreating exactly the same flavors that a person will experience should they be in Greece. With a plethora of recipes to choose from and the best gyro in town, the family hopes to expand without compromising an iota of the experience.

124 Princess St.; 910-343-6933 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday 10:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and Monkey Junction ■ WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.the-greeks.com or www. facebook.com/thegreeksnc

Healthy Clean Eatz CafÉ

This café is your one stop shop to start living a healthy lifestyle. Everything on the menu is under 500 calories and 10 grams of fat unless you order otherwise. The café offers dine in, carryout, or get an entire weeks worth of meals by signing up for our weekly prepackaged meal service. We also do customized food prep to fit anyone's diet needs.

Stop by Clean Eatz today to start a new you. You only have one life, Make it count!

Lifestyle tip: Resolutions usually fail due to the stress we put on ourselves to change so quickly. Make simple changes one by one. We didn’t get where we are at overnight. Baby lifestyle steps: Eliminate fried foods, drive thrus, alcohol, or sugar first. Add a new goal each week. You got this! 203 Racine drive,Wilmington NC 28403. (910) 452-3733.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday- Friday: 11-7, Saturday: 11-3 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.cleaneatz.net

Indian kabob and grill

Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington's only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries. Kabobs are baked to perfection in our "tandoor" clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offering a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and herbs. We also serve vegan and gluten-free items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood. Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a full-service bar and are open seven days a week. We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. Live music and dance every Saturday. Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

tandoori bites

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices.

Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such

as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffronflavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits

onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon10 pm

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $6.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm. Monday - Closed.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road #24 ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

Latin American CEVICHE'S

all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 7944540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11-2:30 pm (Lunch Buffet) & 5-10 pm (Dinner), Sat. - Sun. 11:30 -3:00 pm (Lunch) & 5-10 pm (Dinner) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net

Italian eddie romanelli's

Eddie Romanelli’s is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South/Leland ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

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

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night

menu from 11pm until closing.

Slice of life

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

a taste of italy

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas' kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and madefrom-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am6:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH: Mon-Sat 11am9pm, Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

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

or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos!

Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

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

Organic lovey's natural foods & cafÉ

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

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

whole foods market

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

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

Seafood catch

Mexican la costa mexican restaurant

With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef's specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa's pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

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

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

San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons.

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

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

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

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

Dock Street oyster bar

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

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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

343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 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

SHUCKIN' SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic

made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses, topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back to Tropical Smoothie Café again and again. At Tropical Smoothie, we are guided by one simple belief: When you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better, all is better. It's part of our mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun. 2804 S. College Road, Long Leaf Mall. (910) 769-3939.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat-Sun ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, at Shipyard Blvd. and College Rd.

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.

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; FriSat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com 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: Dining on the newly 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-

pembroke's

Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

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

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

smoothies and more

Carolina Ale House

Tropical smoothie cafÉ

Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are

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

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

daily.

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

TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

dig and dive

A new way to play with your food.” It isn’t just a catch phrase—it is what we do at Dig & Dive. Locally sourced, high-quality food is what we bring to the table. From our specialty “pork wings,” tossed in our famed bourbon-barrell Kentuckyaki sauce, to our fresh ground chuck burgers, to our dogs and sausages, and even salads and kids menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We pair it with an expansive craft beer selection—including a large selection of NC brewed beers—and we give you the most unique and fun atmosphere in Wilmington, thanks to our soft-sand volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor dining. Hands down, we’re the best place in town to ... Eat. Drink. Play. 3525 Lancelot Lane. 910-202-9350.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

hell's kitchen

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports?

Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

At Sealevel City Gourmet Restaurant and Bar, all shortsleeved T-shirts are back-to-school priced! Shop the latest styles and colors while the cook prepares your handmade vittles! How about a lentil patty melt with fresh , handcut potato chips or a crisp salad for lunch? If you’re looking for a high-fiber plate, we’ve got you covered: the brown-rice tortilla—which is gluten free, vegan and chockful of crunchy vegetables and creamy smoky eggplant spread and avocado— will surely suit you! With a side of creole-spiced organic red beans or our superb vegan purple coleslaw, it will be over the top! Vegan heaven exists: We serve sushi rolls and desserts especially to suit your preferences. Seafood lovers are mad about the shrimp burger, soft crab slider and the frequently featured Caribbean-spiced shrimp tostada, which combines the aforementioned purple slaw, spicy Jerk sauce, and cool avocado, and organic refried lentils on a crispy corn tortilla.

Please stop in for lunch six days (not Tuesday/closed) from 11 am to 2 pm, and dinner Thursday through Saturday, 5 pm to 9 pm 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian,Vegan, Seafood, Gluten-Free ■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

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We are now open Downtown from 11am - 8pm 7 days a week!

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TURNING UP THE HEAT:

August welcomes back the third annual Port City Rib Fest to new spot

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by: SHEA CARVER

very August in Wilmington the heat turns up a few degrees, thanks to the annual Port City RibFest, a three-day national festival which brings together ‘cue lovers from all over the nation. In its third year, the festival will move from Battleship Park to downtown’s North Waterfront Park (near PPD) August 14 through 16. With it comes a slew of contestants, including Florida’s Skin and Bones, Maine’s Sin City, South Carolina’s Big Boned BBQ, Carolina Rib King, Texas Pit Barbecue, and two locals, Poor Piggy’s and Billy Ray’s Restaurant. Billy Ray’s owner Doug Turley will step up from the Kansas City BBQ Society competition level. Each pitmaster will prepare their best in ribs and sauce, in styles ranging from Memphis to Chicago to St. Louis to, of course, Eastern North Carolina.

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experience, including competitions, the quality and consistency of their BBQ, the capacity of their equipment, and attitude,” festival founder Allen McDavid says.

Judges consist of a mix of professionals and food lovers—the latter being a man and a woman chosen from the rib fest’s Facebook page.

“We strive to bring in bands that we think are on the cusp of breaking out on national scale, but are not yet recognized by most of our attendees,” McDavid continues.

This weekend folks will hear the sounds of locals The MidAtlantic and The Justin Cody Fox Trio, as well as Snake Malone and the Black Cat Bone, Rachel Martin, Junkyard Mama, and frequent festival players Bombadil.

“We traditionally have a chef and/or food writer or trained BBQ judges,” McDavid explains. “Rounding out the panel are local celebrities and/or dignitaries along with someone from title sponsor.”

2015 welcomes to the lip-smackin’ table: Chuck Schoninger (Port City Marina developer), William Aman (KCBS judge), Aaron Martin (KCBS judge), Ed Wolverton (president, Wilmington Downtown, Inc.), Jordan Porter (RibFest Facebook Family), Lora Hill (Cricket Wireless), and Heather Christa Hollingsworth (RibFest Facebook family). Judges will base their decisions on flavor, consistency, presentation, execution, tenderness, and the like. They’re also given a crash course on what to look for in the blind entries, in an effort to sideline them toward preferential treatment of their favorite styles of barbecue. In the end, titles will be given for Grand Champion (best combined score in ribs and sauce), Best Ribs, Best Sauce, People’s Choice, and a new category, Homeboy Winner, which will determine the best of the two locals (2014 winners included Grand Champion, Sticky Fingers BBQ—Texas; Best Ribs, Florida Skin and Bones; Best Sauce, Camp 31; and People’s Choice, Poor Piggy’s).

Though entry into the festival is $7 (children, $1), everyone who chooses

“I have booked Bombadil many times dating back to 2007,” McDavid tells. “The last time I had them at the Twin City RibFest in Winston-Salem in June, I told them, ‘I am disappointed that I can still afford you.’”

RIBBED FOR YOUR FLAVOR: Poor Piggy’s will compete in the annual Port CIty Rib Fest this weekend. Photo: encore archives.

to attend Friday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be allowed a $1 admission fee.

Sampling tickets are sold separately, each good for a taste of four ribs only, from whichever contestants one prefers. As well, other vendors set up to sell food, like plates of barbecue, ribs, brisket, sandwiches, sides, and desserts, at their own menu prices.

Though ribs are the main attraction, nine bands and performers will play throughout the three-day event. “There is a lot of good talent here and we want to do our part to showcase them,” McDavid says.

He selected players who can appeal to a wide range of musical tastes. Past festival performers have hailed the Avett Brothers and the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

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“We have added additional themed alcohol bars, including a ‘pirate rum bar,’” McDavid explains. “We have a photo studio run by a professional fashion photographer, along with clothing props and a stylist, to offer attendees the opportunity to get a professional photo shoot for $10.”

In essence, the Port City RibFest offers more than just ribs. It’s sauce and sass and sensational fun.

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A family-friendly event, the Port City RibFest does its part in making sure kids are entertained. Their Kids’ Zone will offer rides (charged separately), as well as games, plus there will be Lucha Libre wrestling, an old-school side show, the Larceny Bourbon’s Shady Ladies Saloon (a full-service imbibing tent), and live pirate performances from The Shadow Players on Saturday. The El Galeon ship—a 1/1 scale reconstruction of a 16th-century Spanish galleon—will be docked downtown Wilmington on the riverfront, and a combined ticket price to tour the ship and enter the rib fest is offered ($5-$11).

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Port City Rib Fest

North Waterfront Park Downtown, near PPD August 14-15, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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UNITY and SELF-CONFIDENCE:

New Hanover County’s Shining Stars light up Special Olympics World Summer Games

by: Linda Grattafiori

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REACHING UP: New Hanover County’s Shining Stars step up at the 2015 Special Olympics Summer Games. Courtesy photos: Anita Whisenant.

he flame for the Special Olympics (S.O.) World Summer Games burned brightly through Sunday, August 2.

6,500 athletes, including seven Wilmington cheerleaders, and their coaches from 177 countries paraded into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for a final hurrah.

Lauded as the largest sports and humanitarian event for 2015, more than two dozen Olympic-style events were performed, in which 27 world records were broken. ESPN covered the entire games, prompting S.O. Chief Executive Janet Froetscher to say, “They told your story . . . They made their audience look at you,

The Wilmington entourage that flew to Miss NHC Kathryn Spivey, who participates L.A. included seven related adults and three with S.O. as part of her community service.

New Hanover County’s Shining Stars coaches: Anita Whisenant, Neal’s mother; Spivey, a member of the national AmeriCheer Team, comprising 31-year-old Kathcan Tap Co. and a rising sophomore at Laney High School said Neal was happy during the games, especially track and “And then I reach up cause I’m a champion. basketball. She even helped a larger All hands are waving, stadium shaking, group of cheerleaders dance in their seats And I’ve already made up my mind…” to the closing rendition of O.A.R.’s hit song “Reach Up.” - O.A.R.’s “Reach UP” by Cody Simpson inspired and in tears.”

erine Neal and six friends, helped light up the games with their heartfelt enthusiasm.

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Neal, who is aphasic (a language disorder affecting her ability to commuTiffany Lesley, the New Hanover County nicate) due to a very rare chromosome Parks and Recreation Special Olympics arrangement called “mosaic 18 ring/rod,” Area Coordinator and fundraiser; and Teen could not hear for the first 25 years of her

GOLD STANDARD: New Hanover County’s Shining Stars pose with visitors from another country at the track and field event at the Special Olympics in L.A. Courtesy photos: Anita Whisenant.

life. Her mother says her daughter was always an “awesome” person, but life became easier after Neal joined the basic skills program at Cape Fear Community College in 2008. She then began communicating via sign language, with the help of interpreter Tamra Burroughs.

leader—to be a part of something that promotes unity, self-confidence and friendship.

She now practices year round, since the S.O. cheerleaders are invited to participate in all state games. Northside Baptist Church gives the enthusiastic players space to practice every Thursday evening.

“She thinks she’s saying what she wants to say, but her brain will only let her make random sounds,” Burroughs explains. “Initially, she and I had to develop language before I could interpret. Now that cochlear implants have been attached to a screw surgically connected to the outer bone, she can connect the sign language to the words she hears. Before, she was very shy—not the confident young woman we see today.”

Neal also loves soccer and swimming.

She works at Cape Fear Hospital with the auxiliary volunteers. She is so independent now, she wears an ankle monitor to help loved ones know where to find her. They hope the general public will become aware of the need to continue the support of Special Oympic programs.

Lesley, who is in charge of all fundraising for the greater Wilmington area, says S.O. programs receive no federal, state or county funding. All of the money for activities is raised through the community’s generous spirit and good will.

Now, with a new foundation and ability to communicate, Neal has increased comprehension to learn, make decisions and grow in life. “Katherine can now communicate what she wants, and it has affected me proFor more information, call Special Olymfoundly that I was a part of that process,” pics Area Coordinator Tiffany Lesley at Burroughs says.

(910) 431-4849, or go to Facebook for New Neal strives to become a better cheer- Hanover County Special Olympics.

HAPPY STARS: The Shining Stars pose beside the UCLA campus bear before cheering for gymnastics.

Courtesy photos: Anita Whisenant.

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nine lives of xen:

The Dark thoughts of Jacob Davids and what Xen saw there, part 2

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by: ANTHONY D. LAWSON

am happy. That is as close to happy as I believe I can be. Let’s call it “content.” I’m surrounded by my new audience—everyone made by my own hand. More intimate, more personal ... this feels right.

Years have passed, but I haven’t felt them. I am so patient that the passage of time doesn’t affect me. None of my time has been lost; I have filled it with my work.

Now, I’m surrounded by that work. They all look down at me as I construct the newest member of their ranks.

I already have shorn the patch of hair that I intend to thread into the doll’s head. I have yet to remove the malleus—retrieving the smallest of bones in their inner ears is delicate work. But, once I’ve removed it and placed it inside the doll’s head (as I have done with all the rest), I can finally attach it to its body that has been sitting idly by, patiently waiting. They are all as patient as I am. And they are good.

I’ve made a mistake. I didn’t mean to be so careless, but I had no other recourse. It’s not like I enjoyed the physical attention lavished on me, but I thought maybe it would help to keep up my appearance of normality. My home life has become unbearable.

I sit there, vacant, wishing only to be in my cellar. Instead, I have to sit and listen to the incessant babble of my unbelievably dull son. If my wife wasn’t so plain and insufferable, I would question the boy’s paternity. I felt myself slipping from humanity. I had to be careful to keep up the façade.

As if an answer to an unspoken prayer, she began to show me some affection. I knew it was wrong. I never sought out a victim so close to home, let alone an actual student of mine. But her attentions seemed to keep me grounded in my false humanity. I let her do the things she wanted to do while parked in the college parking lot.

Careless. But I started feeling connected again. It was a small secret to cover up the much bigger one; I was regaining control.

She wants money. At first the blackmail was only for grades. My plan had backfired and I was going to be exposed. Grades were easy, but once she saw she had a foothold she kept going. I don’t have the kind of money she’s asking for. This is it; I’m going to be exposed.

She laughs as I lean in toward her, and, thinking that I want some sort of affection from her, a farewell kiss perhaps, she doesn’t notice me grab the seatbelt hanging limp next to her. Her laugh cuts off as I wrap it around her throat. I keep steady pressure on the belt until she slumps forward. I feel for a pulse—very faint. I have little time.

I see her eyes flutter open. She can’t scream for the gag I’ve placed in her mouth.

Her eyes dart around the room, looking at all the dolls. How many are there now? A hundred or more? I have bound her to the chair, but I am hesitant to kill her outright. I don’t have a plan. I’m so used to tidiness.

If questioned about the disappearance of a student, I need the right story. It is too much to concentrate and give my full attention to the art of dismantling her. I leave her bound and gagged, lock the door to the cellar and head home.

Too many thoughts race through my head. Too many emotions, if that is what they really are. I feel angry—angry at myself for letting this happen. How do people do such things so effortlessly? There is a pain in my arm, but I attribute it to the unexpected exertion and give it no further thought. I pull into the driveway and find myself struggling to catch my breath. I can’t be this out of shape. And what is that strange smell? I trod past my boring son and plain wife as they call out their halfhearted greetings. I remove my shoes and struggle to escape from the confines of my shirt. I need a shower. I get no further than the doorway before I collapse onto the cool tile floor. I can’t move. I stay there for an hour before I hear a scream. I can’t move, and soon the whole world goes dark.

I wake up in a bed. There are rails to keep me in place, but I can’t move. I am aware, but nothing moves. My eyes burn but I can’t close my lids.

What is happening?

I’ve spent years in this room. How many?

I have no idea. I understand what’s happening around me, but I can’t react.

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Stroke—a simple stroke landed me confined to a bed, unable to conduct my work.

I lay here, staring at the ceiling, listening to my plain wife blubbering next to me, until even she loses interest and leaves me.

I don’t know how much of this I can take.

One thought goes through my head— one thought and one thought only. I picture the girl, the one responsible for this. The exertion, the stress ... I blame her. I picture her still sitting, strapped to a chair and gagged, rotting away. I picture her decaying in real time, and it’s the only comfort I have. * * * * * As this last image passed by me, I stared down at M. in horror. What if this monster’s essence affected her in some way? How could I let this be a part of her?

I wasted no time, and before I could think better of it, I started inhaling. I hoped to reverse the process before any of these memories took root in M.’s mind. For a moment, I had no idea if it was going to work.

The image of that girl’s deteriorating face just hung before my eyes. It seemed like an eternity before the black essence started sliding back up into my mouth. Exhilarated that it actually worked, I wasn’t paying as close attention as I should, and I noticed too late that the black had given way to normal silvery color. I was taking M.’s life!

I cut off the connection and heard her take a huge breath. I waited and gaged her.

I hadn’t taken much. Still, I failed—not only in adding more life but taking a small bit away from her. I darted outside before the foulness could settle into my body.

As I vomited up his entire life, I had to relive it. I was satisfied as I watched the blackness dissipate on the cement. Just as the face of the gagged corpse passed before my eyes, I stopped, hoping to keep M.’s stolen memory safe inside me.

I keep failing.

I have no idea what to do now.

Anthony David Lawson is the author of “Novel,” as well as a local playwright, director and actor. He will write a piece of prose presented in parts every other week in encore throughout 2015, entitled “The Nine Lives of Xen.”

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to-do calendar events PORT CITY RIB FEST

8/14, all day: Nation’s most unique BBQ festival which features national pitmasters, a full slate of original music, The Squidling Brothers Side Show, Lucha Libre Wrestling, Shady Ladies Saloon, Market and Kids Zone. North Waterfront Park, 1000 N. Front Street

SARUS FEST FOR EXPERIMENTAL ART

8/15-22: Barriers Boarders and Territoriality are all around us. SARUS Festival raises these topics of separation by interdisciplinary performance events and outreach utiliz-

ing dance, art and public interaction. Check sarusfestival.org for events, times and locations. See pgs. 14-15.

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8/24, 9:30am: Residents of New Hanover County, please join the Alzheimer’s Association and your Congressman David Rouzer to share a cup of coffee and your stories about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Road

CELEBRATING THE DREAM LEGACY

8/28-29, 6pm: Honoring African-American Elected Officials from Bladen, Brunswick,

Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties. 50 Year Commemoration of the Signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Featuring LBJ Presidential Civil-Human Rights Legacy Award Dinner Gala. Socio-Economic Summit Town Meeting Southeastern Opportunity Expo Socio-Economic, Southeastern Opportunity Expo and Town Meeting: Friday, August 28. LBJ Presidential Civil-Human Rights Legacy Awards Dinner Gala, Saturday, August 29. (910)-383-1724 or (910)-619-6295. www.celebratingthedream.org. Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Dr.

charity/fundraisers LAST CHANCE FOR WHITE PANTS GALA

8/29, 7pm: Upscale party band The Free will bring its energetic music mix to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation’s Last Chance for White Pants Gala from 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Aug. 29, at Audi Cape Fear, 255 Old Eastwood Road in Wilmington. Changes abound at this year’s gala: a new weekend, a new night, a new venue, a new band and the biggest raffle prize ever offered -- a 2015 Audi Cabriolet convertible. Guests will enjoy what has traditionally been one of the season’s must-attend events. The changes will make the gala feel fresh and exciting. Proceeds from the gala and raffle go to work immediately by providing the gift of hospice in the community. Lower Cape Fear Hospice is a nonprofit, and buying a ticket helps patients facing end of life get the important care they need and helps support their families. Tickets for the gala are $125 each. Raffle tickets are $100 each and only 1500 will be sold (you must be 18 to purchase a raffle ticket). For more information, raffle details and to purchase tickets, visit www.hospicewhitepants.org or call 796-8099 ext. 6. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Lindsey Champion at 796-0847 or email Lindsey.Champion@lcfh.org. Audi Cape Fear, 255 Old Eastwood Road

theatre/auditions THE REAL THING

Tom Stoppard’s play will run August 6-23, Thurs-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 3pm, at Red Barn 1122 S 3rd Street; $25. The play begins with Max and Charlotte, a couple whose marriage seems about to rupture. Charlotte is an actress who has been appearing in a play about marriage written by her husband, Henry. Max, her leading man, is also married to an actress, Annie. Both marriages are at the point of rupture because Henry and Annie have fallen in love. But is it the real thing?

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Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart await trial in Cook County Jail, each for their own impulsive homicide. Both are guilty, but can they scheme their way out of a conviction and into their 15 minutes of fame?This dark parable of American justice is both a scathing satire and the sexiest musical Bob Fosse ever created. The Kander and Ebb score is filled with songs that are now theatre classics, including “All That Jazz”, “Cell Block Tango”, “We Both Reached for the Gun” and more, with clever, smoldering, and non-stop dancing, set in the roaring ‘20s. Tickets, $29: (910) 632-2285 or online at thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall adds an additional $2 charge per ticket, and all tickets are subject to North Carolina sales tax. 310 Chestnut St. Wed, August 1423, Fri-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm.

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JONI AND JT IN JAIL

Written, conceived & directed by Mirla Criste, through Sept 5, 7pm. Fri. and Sat. only. Doors open an hour prior. On the eve of a significant event in 1960s America, six disparate people are thrown into a prison cell during a protest for peace. Over the course of several hours, in their interactions with one another, they discover that the world is rapidly changing, that what is immediately obvious may not be true, and that folks may not be as alike—or not alike—as they first assumed or imagined. 3-course meal served with show: $32 Adults, $30 Seniors (65+) & Children (under 12), $18 Show Only. TheatreNOW, 19 10th St. wilmingtontheatre.com

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8/12: Pineapple-Shaped Lamps, Wilmington’s favorite comedy troupe, returns to TheatreNOW with another night of brand-new sketch comedy! This month, the theme is Bingo Challenge, in which everyone will be given Bingo cards with weird and wacky things on them, which they’ll have to look out for throughout the show! Our guest host for this month is Bryan Cournoyer of local theater company C’est La Guerre! Don’t miss this hilarious, one-night only show! Doors open at 7:30. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

9/2-6, 11-13: Fast-paced, irreverent, and one of the funniest musicals ever written—“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” is a joyous romp through ancient Rome, Forum is the story of Pseudolus, a crafty slave always scheming to earn his freedom. His latest plan revolves around his young master, Hero, who Summer vacation is coming to a relatively quick end, has fallen in love with the courtesan and kids are preparing to put on the backpacks and next door, the lovely virgin Philia. The head back to school. Have one last musical hurrah plot follows Pseudolus’s long, convobefore they begin cracking the books, by trekking over luted, and hilarious path to freedom. to the Carolina Courtyard Park at the downtown library Individual tickets: (910) 632-2285 or (201 Chesnut St.) on August 12. International Library at thalianhall.org. All tickets are $29.

Thalian Hall adds an additional $2 Hip Hop Superstar Melvil Dewey (a.k.a. downtown librarcharge per ticket, and all tickets are ian Scooter Hayes) will perform a free concert, which subject to North Carolina sales tax. All will be filmed as well and posted for viewing on the performances are on the Main Stage library’s website. Concert starts at 10:30 a.m. of Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC. Wednesday-Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 3pm.

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DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB

Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/ comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10-$15; Sun, closed. • 11:45pm: Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show, taped every 1st and 3rd Saturday night at midnight in the Dead Crow Comedy Room, Late Fear is a hilarious and fun showcase for Wilmington’s creative talent and small business. • 8/14-15, Greg Warren. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front Street.

COMEDY AT CALICO

Wed., 9pm: Comedy Showcase at The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St., in downtown Wilm-

8/22, 1pm: The Salvation Army is hosting a Barbecue and Blue Grass Band at Hugh MacRae Park on August 22 from 1:00 – 6:00.

Carolina Rebels will be preforming a free concert from 3pm – 6pm. Barbecue tickets are $10 and include barbecue, baked beans, cole slaw, and hush puppies. Tickets can be purchased at the event or any Salvation Army. Drive thru service is available at shelter 4. All proceeds go to help your local Salvation Army help those in need in our community. Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd.

more information. Treat yourself to this special evening of inspiration and hope! First Baptist Church of Leland, 517 Village Rd NE. ARTISTRY IN JAZZ BIG BAND

8/28, 7pm: Artistry in Jazz has 21 musicians and 2 vocalists from the local Wilmington area. The Big Band music is based on the west coast style of Stan Kenton. His music was performed from the 40’s through the late 70’s. Our orchestra plays the original manuscript copies as recorded by the Kenton Orchestra. Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

RECOVERY ROCK FEST

8/29, 7pm: A clean and sober folk/rock concert for people in recovery from addiction.

Featuring Melissa Ferrick, Folkstar, Stray Local, Mike Blair and The Stonewalls, as well as other solo acts intermingled throughout the event. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the UNCW-CRC Recovery Program for students in recovery from addiction. All ages! Kenan Auditorium UNC-Wilmington, 601 S College Road

CAROLINA COAST VINEYARD CHURCH

Derwin Hinson and the Cre8Tive Coast Bluegrass Band will be performing LIVE music every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Carolina Coast Vineyard Church on the Boardwalk at Carolina Beach, NC. Church is near Britts Donuts and is beside the new hotel construction at the end of Harper Ave. This is a family friendly event. Free admission.

910-470-1291 or go to www.cre8tivecoast. com. Carolina Coast Vineyard Church, 6 Harper Ave., Carolina Beach CONCERT IN PARK FOR KIDS

8/12, 10:30am: International Library Hip Hop Superstar Melvil Dewey will perform at a free concert for kids in the Carolina Courtyard

Park, on the corner of Third and Chestnut Streets next to the Main Library. The concert will be filmed and, after production, posted for viewing on the Library’s website, www. nhclibrary.org. International Library Hip Hop Superstar Melvil Dewey is an alias for Mr. Scooter Hayes, Children’s Librarian at Myrtle Grove Library. Outside of working hours, Hayes has recorded two CDs and performed at schools and libraries across the United States. His shows encourage children to be lifelong readers and teach about the importance of libraries. His website is http:// storyyeller.com/. For information about this program contact Scooter Hayes at shayes@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393. 201 Chestnut St. ARTISTRY IN JAZZ BIG BAND CONCERT

8/28, 7pm: Artistry in Jazz has 21 musicians and 2 vocalists from the local Wilmington area. The Big Band music is based on the west coast style of Stan Kenton. His music was performed from the 40’s through the late 70’s. Our orchestra plays the original manuscript copies as recorded by the Kenton Orchestra. Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

ILM SACRED HARP SINGERS

8/30, 1:30pm: Instruction for beginners; 2-4pm Entire group sings. Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music. This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung,

ANNIE MEADOWS IN CONCERT

8/24, 7pm: Free concert featuring contemporary singer/songwriter Annie Meadows.

This family friendly event is scheduled for one night only! Doors will open at 6:30-7pm concert. Please visit www.fbcleland.org for

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Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

dance FORWARD MOTION DANCE CO.

8/13, 7pm: An evening of modern and contemporary dance featuring the Forward Motion Dance Company (www.forwardmotiondance.org) with guest performers. Included will be a piece set to music composed and performed by Wilmington musician Joe Cordaro, premier works and excerpts of dances set to a variety of music as well as excerpts from a new film created by Patrick Ogelvie in collaboration with dancers. Guest teen dancers from DREAMS, The Dance Cooperative, South East Dance Academy and The Dance Element will be performing. Choreography

by Tracey Varga of Forward Motion Dance Company. Dancers include Forward Motion Dance Company dancers: Ashley Barnes, Erin Bergmann, Kaitlin Davis, James Devita, Bonnie Dixon, Leslie Nifoussi and Becky Spivey. Guest dancers include: Lindsay Davis, Rachael Goolsby, Daniel Smith, Rebecca Warfield, Linda Webb and Elizabeth White.

Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall$5-$10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

DANCE COOPERATIVE WORKS-IN-PROGRESS

8/16, 2pm: The Dance Cooperative, in association with Cameron Art Museum, provides informal showings to afford working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. The events are open to working choreographers and dancers who are working on

movement and wish to have others provide feedback on the work. The public is invited to witness the creative process through its many stages and provide assistance to help the creator grow and manipulate the works to realize their concepts to the fullest potential. If you are interested in presenting work, e-mail the Dance Cooperative at dancecooperative@gmail.com no later than the Monday preceding the showcase. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street THE SUITCASE GARDEN DANCE THEATRE

8/17-18, 4pm: ‘The Suitcase Garden’ is a visually intriguing and magical dance theatre piece on the cycle of life. Follow a woman who holds all her memories within a suitcase; the house she grew up in, the river nearby and her garden. Choreography and performance by SARUS Festival founder Karola Luttringhaus. Hannah Block Community Arts Arts Center, 120 S Second St.

CAROLINA BALLET

8/23, 5pm: Carolina leads audiences through the Bellamy mansion and explore being female through the storytelling of the Bellamy sisters (Belle, Eliza, Ellen, Kate, and Chelsey) and their mother (Eliza McIlhenny Harris). Aspects and the interconnectedness of personal identity and outer influences are explored in the light of cultural and social landscapes that have remained present within by the Mansion and within our lives today. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market Street

IRISH STEP DANCE

Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www.walshkelleyschool.com.

BABS MCDANCE STUDIO

Wilmington’s premier social dance studio featuring group and private lessons in shag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, foxtrot, cha-cha, belly dancing, ballroom, Zumba, and more weekly with various pricing. For more info on prices and weekly social events, visit www. babsmcdance.com or call 395-5090.

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639

CONTRA DANCE

Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:309:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON

Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art/exhibits JENNY MCKINNON

Through 8/27: Wright is an award-winning artist who believes that working in plein air allows her to “capture the emotion that only painting in that location can offer.” Her sense of color shines through with each piece, and though she is personally enlivened by the locations she paints, those places can become the viewer’s own experience as well.

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Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm. 114 Princess St. OPEN STUDIOS, ARTWORKS

TheArtWorks™ is a village of more than 50 artists who open their studios to the public every Saturday from 10am-3pm.. Many of you have visited, but have you ever thought about what happens there when the doors are not open? The secret is out, at theArtWorks™ talented artists take advantage of the unique opportunity to collaborate, critique and influence each other’s work every day. Follow the journey of a new or established artist, on Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

UNBRIDLED PASSION

Come see River to Sea Gallery’s latest installation, Raleigh artist, Dan Campbell. In Dan’s words, “Distinctive contemporary art - featuring bold composition, vibrant color with striking textures, the energy a colorful abstract painting can bring to a room, does it turn your head from across the room and move you to see more?” Dan’s work is currently on display at River to Sea Gallery with special evening hours for Friday Gallery Walk—8/28, 6-9pm. Private viewings available by appointment. Dan joins over 50 other local artists currently exhibiting at River to Sea Gallery - paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures and more. River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water Street, Suite 1A

FACES AND PLACES

WHQR Public Radio and MC Erny Gallery present “Faces and Places” —work by Anne Van Blarcom Kurowski and Larry Hovis. A reception takes place on Friday, August 28th, and the show will remain on display until September 11th, 2015. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR.

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ADAM-MAH: INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE

8/20, 7pm: “adam-mah” is an unusual and up close interactive performance experience, exploring the symbiosis of human and nature personal identity, relationship and territoriality. ‘...earthy, elemental art you could see, hear, touch and smell.” Community Arts Center, 120 S Second St.

LANDFALL FOUNDATION ART SHOW

8/20: The 16th annual Landfall Foundation Art Show and Sale is a popular summer event that is open to the public. Within days of opening the applications process, all 100 places were filled. Many of the artists are well known returning local artists and will display works including oil, water color, acrylic, photography, sculpture and ceramics. All works of art are for sale. Cash bar available from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Landfall Foundation with grants going to deserving charities in the greater Wilmington area. Dye Club House, Landfall Country Club, 1550 Landfall Drive

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Artists’ remarks: 6:30pm. Almost forty years later, the Cameron Art Museum explores the ever evolving field of interactive artwork with pioneers and vanguards in this medium; media artists Brian Knep, Daniel Rozin and Purring Tiger (Aaron Sherwood and Kiori Kawai); metalsmith Gabriel Craig and composer Michael Remson. Exhibition will explore the innovative ways artists are utilizing technology, perception and audience interaction in creating their work. CAM members and guests: $10 per admission. Meet the artists and be among the first to experience this interactive exhibition while enjoying light refreshments, cash bar and live music by subterrene: sound textures. Open to CAM members only, join today online, by phone or in person. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th Street

EVERYDAY—HOMEPLAY

8/22, 8pm: Everyday-Homeplay is a site specific performance in a private apartment in Wilmington about the everyday life of a German, based on interviews with Americans. It will be give 4 times this evening. This work will expand upon a theater play called “ALL TAG - Ein Heimspiel”, which was about identity, intimacy, pink elephants (surrealism) and the oscillation between fiction and reality set in the artist’s apartment in Berlin. Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess St. (910) 343-5995

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8/23, 6:30pm: Installations and performances that were created for and at the Bellamy Mansion. Locations such as the dining rooms, the children’s rooms, the coal cellar, closets and the gardens serve as starting points and inspiration for creativity. A mix of history and current day reflection result in a 2 hour program that offers audiences of all ages a myriad of virtuous artwork from installations, to sound art, theatre, performance art and dance that inspires and reflects. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market Street

DALLAS THOMAS: RECENT WORKS Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present Recent Works by Dallas Thomas. Thomas’s work is heavily influenced by nonspecific tribal ceremonies and rituals from all over the world.

Thomas incorporates dramatic mark making and energy into his paintings, citing hip hop culture as a major influence for his work. Admission into the gallery is free. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays-Fridays 10-5:30pm and Saturdays 12-5:30pm. Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, CFCC, 411 N. Front St.

PEPPER MILL SHOP ART SHOW

Flytrap Brewing presents a “spicy, handcrafted art show” from local artist, Kelly Sweitzer’s Peppermill Shop. Foodie artwork, inspired by puns. Sweitzer’s work will be on display through August 31. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut Street

ARTFALL ARTIST SUBMISSIONS

The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is seeking 2D artists for the 1st Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show and Sale to be held October 14th - 18th, 2015. ARTfall will be one of the events during the ARTblast Festival, a local tradition celebrating the performing and visual arts at various locations in downtown Wilmington. The ARTfall Exhibition will be open to the public 10am-5pm daily during the ARTblast Festival with an artists’ reception and awards presentation Thursday October 15th 6 - 8 pm. The deadline for applications and online registration is September 30. Only original artwork completed within the last two years will be considered for exhibition. An original artwork is the artist’s sole creation and Is not, in whole or in part, a copy of any other persons work or photograph. Preference is given to artists from the Lower Cape Fear region. Submission guidelines, application and exhibition details: www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or slherrick@thalian.org.

MESSY HANDS TODDLER ART

9/3, 10am: Toddlers will get their hands into art at this new activity at New Hanover County’s Main Library! It’s scheduled for a half hour on the first and third Thursday mornings of September, October, November and December. Kids ages 2 to 4 can explore a variety of artistic media and methods at their own pace, focusing on the process rather than a product. Free activity but space is limited, so please preregister for each session you want to attend with your toddler, on the calendar at www.nhcgov.com. Each child must be accompanied by an adult, and everyone should dress in clothes that can get messy! New Hanover County Ready to Read Library Outreach Ladies, Raquel Fava (rfava@nhcgov.com) or Krista Dean (kdean@nhcgov.com) at 910-798-6368. 201 Chestnut Street.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

museums CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Exhibits: Reflections in Black and White Exhibit: Free for members or with general admission Reflections in Black and White will highlight Cape Fear Museum’s large collection of photographs. The exhibit will feature a selection of informal black and white photographs taken by black and white Wilmingtonians after World War II, before the Civil Rights movement helped end legalized segregation. Visitors will have a chance to compare black and white experiences and think about what people’s lives were like in the region during the latter part of the Jim Crow era. • Make It Work, through 9/13/15: Encourages visitors to explore the six types of universal simple machines to learn how

they make work easier. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Sky Quest, 7/26, 1:30pm: Come discover the exciting world of astronomy in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium as we take a virtual journey to explore our solar system and beyond. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370. Hours: TuesSat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3.

NHC residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM

Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-3288663 or 910-328-2488. www.topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation,

discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers.

Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

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

Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www. latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you.

See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street.

(910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

WHQR Public Radio. Additionally, he established the art department of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and was teacher, mentor, arts activist and philanthropic leader, using his great energy and will for the betterment of the arts in North Carolina.Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12.

• CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org

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BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

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

(910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

8/12: MASONBORO ISLAND

The NC Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will present Hope Sutton, the Southern sites manager, who will speak about Masonboro Island on August 12 at 7 p.m. Sutton will discuss the history of the island, and will expose updates on research projects, citizen science initiatives and public educational prohrams. The talk is free for members but $10 for nonmembers. All proceeds benefit the federation’s education programming. Head over to 309 W. Salisbury St.; RSVP by calling 910-962-2998.

8/12, 7pm: One of a few undisturbed barrier island ecosystems in southern North Carolina, Masonboro Island is a natural paradise.

As part of the N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve, Masonboro is home to numerous research projects focused on the island’s habitats, animals and plants, and coastal processes. Hope Sutton, Southern sites manager for the Reserve, will share updates on the research projects, citizen science initiatives, and public ed programs. She will also share the history of the island and updates to its long-term management plan. Free for federation members and a suggested $10 donation for nonmembers at the event. Register for event online below or in-person at Coastal Education Center.

Donations can be made in-person at the Coastal Education Center on the night of the event or in advance.

All proceeds will benefit the federation’s education programming. 309 W. Salisbury St. WAHINE CLASSIC

The Wahine Classic, one of the largest surfing competitions for women and girls on the East Coast, returns to North Carolina Aug. 14-16.

“This is a weekend when the men and boys have to move over,” says Jo Pickett, event chair, surf teacher, and U.S. National Shortboard Champion in 2004. Saturday’s competition is scheduled from 8 until 4. Sunday is slated from 8 until 3. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 12. Returning participants from 2014 to return including 2015 East Coast Surfing Association regional winners Julia Eckel and Leah Thompson of Wrightsville Beach,

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CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Matter of Reverence: For over 40 years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibition explores the evolution of his art and philosophy as well as his major influences including Isamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos and Ruth Duckworth. Featuring work from CAM’s permanent collection as well as loans from private and public collections including the Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC, the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC and the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC. Free for members. • Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Claude Howell (March 17, 1915 – February 3, 1997). ClaudeLIVE focuses on the life and work of one of North Carolina’s most notable artists. Howell holds an established place in the vanguard of North Carolina art.

A brilliant colorist and meticulous draftsman, he is best known for his intimate examination of the southern coast: the quality of light and life of its people. For over fifty years, Howell kept journals chronicling his daily life in Wilmington and his international travels through twenty-three countries. He wrote brilliant radio commentaries inspired by his journal entries which were produced by

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who placed first in shortboard categories of Under-16 and Under-14, respectively. Liz Hauser, expert judge for the Association of Surfing Professionals, the National Scholastic Surfing Association, and the Eastern Surfing Association, will serve as head judge of The Wahine Classic. The Teeny Wahine division, for girls under 10 years of age, “is the most joyous part of the weekend,” says Pickett, teacher and owner of Crystal South Surf. Spectators are welcome. Beach access points 37 and 38 are the best entry points.

PICKLEBALL

8/15: What is it and how is it played?

Come out and learn how to play Americas fastest growing Pickleball. This sport is for all ages from 18 to 80 and above. All you need to bring is a good pair of sport/ tennis shoes and we supply the rest. For more information and registration please contact: Tim Camden (Cape Fear Pickleball Trainer) at: 910-599-7252 or Jane Kippel at the WAC at:910-343-5950 You get a 4 hour training experience for only $10. ILM Athletic Club, 2026 S 16th St.

DOLPHIN KIDS DASH

SWEET RAIDS MEDIEVAL DEMONSTRATION

8/29, 9am: The Shire of Seareach, the local branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will be hosting a public demonstration on some the arts and skills of pre17th-century Europe with a particularly sweet theme. Join us for a one of a kind medieval experience. History. Fashion. Combat. Games.

9/3: FILM CLUB FOR TWEENS

After-school programs abound in Wilmington, and while some tend to be costly, the New Hanover County Library continues to make it affordable for families. On September 3, they’ll launch their three-session film club for tween, to take place at 4 p.m. on September 3, 10 and 24. Folks must preregister by accessing the calendar at www.nhcgov. com; participants must take part in all three days.

E-mail shayes@nhcgov.com for more info.

8/29, 8am: This is the ultimate KIDS ONLY race! Kids will be timed on a 1 Mile Course broken into Starting Heats by school grade.

The course starts and finishes on the North Topsail Elementary School track. The course is on the NTES campus with part of the course passing through the NTES Nature Trail. Children 5 years old and younger will run one lap around the NTES track. All children will be awarded a medal upon completion of their race. North Topsail Elementary School, 1310 Sloop Point Loop Road

More. There’s something for everyone.

DISCOVERY HIKE

Sat., 10am: Discover the different plants and animal species that inhabit the park while exploring the ecosystems that make this area biologically diverse. Each hike will focus on a different unique aspect of the park and includes hands on learning activities. Pre-registration is required. Call 341.0075 to register.

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th Street

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film BEHIND THE GARAGE

Behind the Garage Series: Subversive Films & Experimental Music. Subversive films shown every Sunday at 8pm, followed by experimental musical guests. 8PM: Controversial, eyeopening and entertaining films & documentaries shown weekly. 10PM: Experimental, avant garde, noise, and other unclassfiable musical performances at 10. Hosted by Karl Tyler Perry. Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St FILM CLUB FOR TWEENS

9/3, 4pm: Film Club is a three-part workshop where kids ages 10 to 12 learn how to make their own movies! Participants work with each other and director Mr. Scooter to create a short film at a series of three lively, interactive sessions. As they create a story on film, participants are also developing narrative and negotiation skills. Film Club is free for kids ages 10 to 12. Participants must attend three sessions scheduled on September 3, 10, and 24, and must pre-register using the online calendar at www.nhcgov.com, or by calling 910-798-6393, or by emailing Mr. Scooter at shayes@nhcgov.com.

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kids’ stuff ICE CREAM PARTY/OPEN HOUSE

8/12, 5pm: Think that being a Girl Scout is cool? It is! Learn more about the program at our Open House and Ice Cream party on Wed., Aug. 12 at 5 to 7 p.m. at the Girl Scout Service Center at 2250 Shipyard Blvd., Suite 3. Cost is $1 for every person eating ice cream. Fun includes photo booth, crafts, songs, games and ice cream! Email bbanson@nccoastalpines.org for more. Girl Scouts Wilmington Service Center, 2250 Shipyard Blvd, Suite 3

LEGO CHALLENGE

8/13, 3:30pm: Contact Julie Criser, jcriser@ nhcgov.com / 910-798-6303 Monthly Lego challenge at the Library is a fun way for Elementary School age kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills! Participating children may work alone or with a buddy. Legos are scheduled on the second Thursday of each month at New Hanover County’s Main Library. The sessions are free but space is limited, so please preregister on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910798-6303. 201 Chestnut Street

Camp is open to any boy age 7 thru voice change. Participants will take learn choral music, receive voice training, and play music games, all while having fun on the beach!

St Therese by the Sea, 209 S Lumina Avenue

MAKE A GRANDPARENT’S DAY CARD

9/1, 9am: Did you know that in 1978 the United States Congress and President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that September 13 is National Grandparents’ Day? Kids are invited to make cards with their own personal messages to their grandparents at New Hanover County’s Main Library during early September. Craft materials will be available in the Children’s Room from 9-5pm on weekdays during the first two weeks of the month, September 1 to 5 and September 8 to 12, while supplies last. There is no charge for this family craft activity. For information about Library activities for kids or about boosting early literacy development, contact Children’s Librarian Julie Criser at jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. 201 Chestnut Street

JUEGOS, CUENTOS Y CANCIONES

9/2, 10am: There’s a new playgroup for preschoolers at New Hanover County’s Main Library on Wednesday mornings in September! You’ll learn games and songs and hear stories in Spanish from some native speakers, and you don’t have to speak Spanish already to attend. Participation is free and preregistration is not required; just drop in at the Chldren’s Department. For information about library activities for kids and about supporting your child’s early literacy development, contact Children’s Services and Community Engagement Librarian Susan DeMarco at sdemarco@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6353.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

LIBRARY FUN FOR KIDS

9/5, 10:30am: Decisions, decisions, decisions! Your kids can start learning how to make good financial choices at a young age, in places you take them every week, like the grocery store. Preschoolers can explore “Needs versus Wants” at a fun, interactive storytime with Ms. Krista from the Library, at Whole Foods on September 5.

Library Fun for Kids @ Whole Foods will happen every Saturday in September at 10:30 am. You don’t need to preregister for these free public events. Children’s Services and Community Engagement Librarian Susan DeMarco: sdemarco@nhcgov.com or 910798-6353. Whole Foods Market, 3804 Oleander Dr.

SCARE SQUAD

9/8, 6pm: Teens who like scary stuff are needed to help build props for the New Hanover County Haunted Library! Mr. Scooter and his Scare Squad will work for an hour

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each Tuesday evening from September 1 through October 13, prepping for the monster Library Labyrinth event. Gory guts, strobe tunnels, rotting skulls, zombie pits, creepy dolls, specimen jars, fake blood, and spooky gingerbread houses are some of the projects on Scare Squad’s chore list.

Participation is free and preregistration is not needed; just drop in and help when you can! Scooter Hayes: shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393. Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd. CHRIS STONE CAMP

Discover the incredible salt marshes of Wrightsville Beach at Camp Chris Stone.

Explore the world of oysters, mussels, mud snails, fiddler crabs and snowy egrets. Go marsh mucking while learning to fish, crab, clam and pull a seine net. Get dirty and have fun at this one-week day camp experience for young adventurers led by an environmental science educator. Camp Chris Stone is dedicated to the memory and ideals of long-time Wrightsville Beach resident, Chris Stone, who spent countless hours as a child and as an adult enjoying the marvels of the marshes. Session One: July 27-31. Ages 6-9 (12 campers max) 9am-noon, $125. Session Two: August 10-14. Ages 10-12. (12 campers max) 9am-noon, $125. Wrightsville Beach Museum: 303 W. Salisbury St.; (910)256-2569

BARNES AND NOBLE

Every Friday night we have a family story time with activities. • Toddler Story Time, 10am, every Tuesday for toddler story time and coloring. • 7pm: Join us every third Thursday of each month as we talk about Magic Tree House stories and adventures and enjoy crafts and activities. • Join us every third Thursday of each month as we talk about Magic Tree House stories and adventures and enjoy crafts and activities. • American Girl Night, every second Thursday of each month to talk about American Girl stories and enjoy crafts and activities. Barnes & Noble , 750 Inspiration Drive

lectures/readings LOCAL HEROES: SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION

8/13, 3:30pm: The Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project will tell us about their local sea turtle conservation efforts and how amazing these local ocean animals are! This family science fun event is open to elementary ages and up. No registration is required.

Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd

OCEAN SAFETY TALK

Through August 17th, Kure Beach Ocean Rescue will be leading Ocean Safety discussions on Monday mornings at the Ocean Front Park Pavilion. The program starts at 10 am and is designed to give a brief overview of beach and ocean safety to those unfamiliar with our coastal environment. 105 Atlantic Avenue

NC BEACHES, INLETS, WATERWAYS

8/17, 7:30pm; Dennis Barbour will talk about the North Carolina Beach, Inlet, and Waterway Association and its role in preserving our natural resources. Federal Point History Center, 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.

FLICK OR FICTION BOOK CLUB

8/17, 6:30pm: This month’s book: “Psycho.”

Book available at Old Books on Front St 15% discount for club members. 249 N. Front St.

LANDSCAPES OF BELIZE

8/24, 6pm: Join Dr. Andrea Hawkes as she discusses Belize from the Maya mountains to the Caribbean following the Macai/Sibun Watershed. Optional dinner following the program at Riverboat Landing. Advance reservations required for dinner only by 8/23 - phone 343-5226 or email membership@ scawilmington.org. New Hanover County Public Library, 201 Chestnut St.

SLAVERY IN THE CENSUS

9/3, 6:30pm: Dr. Janet Davidson of Cape Fear Museum has extensively researched slave schedules in the census. From that data she has discovered a clearer understanding of the enslaved population’s varied experiences in South East North Carolina before the Civil War. Free. $5 suggested donation. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market Street

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classes/workshops ART CLASSES

and advanced alike. Materials supplied.

6905 Southern Exposure VINO AND VINYASA

Every Thursday at 7:25pm Come join us for Classes by Lois DeWitt, lois.deitt@gmail.

Vinyasa to Vino. Breathe, stretch, and watch com; 910-547-8115. Play Draw Workshop, the sunset in a vinyasa yoga class led by a Monda, 9am-noon or 2-5pm, $30/workshop. local instructor down by the river. After yoga, Pay and be creative, while guided through a fun drawing project learning about shape, line, shading and light to create an awesome still life drawing. Maximum four students. All materials supplied.

• Pet Portrait, Wednesdays, 9-12pm Want to tickle your artistic fancy by taking some or 2-5pm, $30/workshop. Come play art classes? Well, give Lois DeWitt a call at 910and be creative! Beginners welcome.

547-8115. DeWitt offer classes for beginners and Bring a photo of your favorite furry one and I will show you in how to make a advanced artists alike and within a variety of memorable pet drawing that you will styles. She’s teaching pet portraits on Wednesdays cherish. All materials supplied. • Find from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., as well Your Inner Artist, Thursday, 9-noon or as Zentangle (an inpsired drawing workshops) on 2-4pm, $30/workshop. If you have always wanted to paint and draw now is Saturdays at 9 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. the time! Fun creative project that will Or learn the stamp-and-stencil process on Fridays explore your interests and guide you from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Costs include materials! through exploring pencil and pen and ink drawing. All materials supplied. • Stamp and Stencil Worksho, Fridays, 10-1pm, unwind and relax with a glass of wine at $30/workshop. Create an awesome paintBarLocal. Bring a yoga mat...and water (we’ll ing using the stamp and stencil method—3 be practicing outside). Cost for the class and hours of creative fun and I guarantee that a glass of wine is $10. Spread the word and you will go home with an awesome painthope to see you there! Namaste. Bellas Bar ing! All materials supplied. • Zentangle –InLocal, 19 Market St. spired Drawing Workshop: Saturday mornRESTORATIVE YOGA ing, 9-12pm; Saturday afternoon workshop, Restorative yoga classes are held at South 2-5pm. $30/workshop. Through this meditaEast Dance Academy weekly on Tuesday tive drawing method that engenders calm and Friday mornings at 9:15 am and on and well-being, create amazingly beautiful Tuesday evenings at 5:45 pm. The cost is drawings. Works every time for beginners $10 drop-in rate. Discounts are available.

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9/9, 7pm: Join the federation’s political prognosticator and lobbying director Rob Lamme for a fun and informative look at the pressing conservation issues from the 2015 session and the legislators who have shaped this year’s critical conservation policy debates.

Rob incorporates humor and even lighthearted “political gossip” into his recap of the session. Rob will answer all your burning questions from the 2015 political season, including how to make your voice heard in Raleigh in 2016. The event is free for federation members and a suggested $10 donation for nonmembers. You can register for this event online below or in-person at the Coastal Education Center. Donations can be made in-person at the Coastal Education Center on the night of the event or in advance. Proceeds will benefit the federation’s education programming. 309 W. Salisbury St.

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For more info contact Janis at 910.620.5765.

220 Avondale Avenue WISDOM OF SANAYA

Thurs. Sanaya will be a special session with the collective consciousness. Experience sitting in the presence of refined spirit energy. Sat. 9am-5pm workshop ($90/$80 is attending Thurs.) will focus on soul growth and spiritual transformation. Exp. real “aha” moments as you learn unique methods for lifting your spirit. Admission: $20 for Thurs. session. $90 for Sat. workshop $80 fpr Sat. workshop is attending Thurs. session. Consciousness Frontier Lecture Hall, 717 Orchard Avenue

LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR DIY HOMEMAKERS

8/15, 9:30am: Bored with your landscaping?

Always wanted one of those “English Cottage” flower borders? Need to spruce up the yard but not sure how to do it? Join us for the Principles of Landscape Design Workshop.

We will look at several different landscapes and discuss the use of principles and why they are important when putting together a design plan. Be prepared to bring a drawing or photo of a spot in your yard to design or re-design – start small. We will tour the Arboretum gardens focusing on design principles and techniques used in the Children’s Garden, the Perennial Border, as well as the Japanese Garden. August 15th from 9:30noon, at the NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive. $10 Fee and advanced registration is required. For more information and to register call (910) 798-7660 or go to: http://arboretum.nhcgov.com. NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.

DIY LANDSCAPE DESIGN

8/15, 9:30am: Bored with your landscaping?

Always wanted one of those “English Cottage” flower borders? Need to spruce up the yard but not sure how to do it? Join us for the Principles of Landscape Design Workshop.

We will look at several different landscapes and discuss the use of principles and why they are important when putting together a design plan. Be prepared to bring a drawing or photo of a spot in your yard to design or re-design – start small. We will tour the Arboretum gardens focusing on design principles and techniques used in the Children’s Garden, the Perennial Border, as well as the Japanese Garden. NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive. $10 Fee and advanced registration is required. (910) 798-7660. http:// arboretum.nhcgov.com THAI-HEALING ARTS

8/16, 6:30pm: Special presentation and discussion on the traditional healing arts of Thailand, led by Bob Haddad, RTT. The audio-visual presentation will include projected photos of a wide variety of Thai healing arts, including traditional Thai massage, which incorporates elements of assisted hatha yoga. We will also discuss herbal healing, Thai medicine theory, Thai spirituality, magic, scared tattoos, and other Buddhist practices. After the presentation, there will be a question & answer period, and a reception with snacks. Free. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive

BACK TO BASICS: GARDENING IN SE

8/18, 9:30am: New to the area and not sure about gardening in the south? A long-term resident that needs information on solutions to problems in your yard? We have you course! Back to basics covers a broad range of topics from soils and nutrition, diseases

and insects, pruning, and cultivating everything from vegetables to trees. The course fee is $50 for all six classes which will be held every Tuesday morning at the NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. Fee includes take-home materials and booklets and advanced reg. is rqd. Register: www.arboretum.nhcgov.com workshop SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCES

8/19, noon: Workshops for those in the community who want to explore and/or be a part of or create a site specific performance with Peter Verboten. Expanding upon a theater play called “All Tag —Ein Heimspiel”, which was about identity, intimacy, pink elephants (surrealism) and the oscillation between fiction and reality set in the artist’s apartment in Berlin. Hannah Block Community Arts Arts Center, 120 S Second St.

COMPOST 101

8/21, 8:30am: Ever wanted to start your own compost pile? Into recycling and gardening?

Why send it to the landfill when you can take our Compost 101 workshop to learn the how, why, and what of multiple methods of composting. Handouts and materials will be provided to take home. Free for all K-12 Teachers and $10 per individual for the general public. NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.

CHOREOLAB

8/23, ChoreoLab is an intergenerational creative workshop for everyone! No experience needed. Together we explore the topics of barriers, borders, territoriality using movement to help us embody some of the topic’s elusiveness and try to channel it into something more tangible. The ChoreoLab is a collaboration between the SARUS Festival for Site-specific & Experimental Art, Peace

Rose Elementary School, the Community Arts Center and the Dance Cooperative.

Admission: in the Ansell Studio. Hannah Block Community Arts Arts Center, 120 S Second St. BACK TO BASICS: GARDENING IN THE SE

8/25, 9/1, 9:30am: New to the area and not sure about gardening in the south? A longterm resident that needs information on solutions to problems in your yard? We have you course! Back to basics covers a broad range of topics from soils and nutrition, diseases and insects, pruning, and cultivating everything from vegetables to trees. The course fee is $50 for all six classes which will be held every Tuesday morning at the NHC Arboretum. The fee includes take-home materials and booklets and advanced registration is required. You can stop by the Arboretum to register or go to: www.arboretum.nhcgov. com. NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive

ATTUNE WITH HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS

8/27, 7pm: Thurs. is a special session with Suzanne in which she connects with Sanaya, the collective consciousness. You will sit in the presence of refined spirit energy. Sat. is an all day workshop to lift your spirit and transform your life. It is focused on soul growth and spiritual transformation. Admission: Thurs. session is $20; Sat. workshop is $90 or $80 if you attend Thurs.

Consciousness Frontier Lecture Hall , 717 Orchard Avenue

THE WISDOM OF SANAYA

8/27, 7pm: Thurs. Sanaya will be a special session with the collective consciousness.

Experience sitting in the presence of refined spirit energy. Sat. 9am-5pm workshop ($90/$80 is attending Thurs.) will focus on

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Exp. real “aha” moments as you learn unique methods for lifting your spirit. Admission: $20 for Thurs. session. $90 for Sat. workshop $80 fpr Sat. workshop is attending Thurs. session. Consciousness Frontier Lecture Hall , 717 Orchard Avenue US CELLULAR WORKSHOP

Free Device Workshop: Saturday, August 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 9pn, 343 South College Rd. The workshop is open to everyone, and you don’t have to be a U.S. Cellular customer to attend. Anyone who attends an August workshop will have the opportunity to win an iPad Mini 3. There will be four iPad Mini 3 devices awarded each month across the country. 910-7998898.

SWEET RAIDS MEDIEVAL DEMO

Adult Creative Movement, Sat., 10am: A class for adults of all ages and skill level. Using a modern dance basis, we will discover the beauty of what our bodies’ CAN do! We

8/13: ILM NEWCOMERS New to Wilmington? Looking for ways to enjoy the town, meet new people, find out about local interests, and such? Well, the Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet on Thursday, August 13 at 1518 Country Club Road. Cofounder of Wilmington Symphonic Winds, Tom Smicklas, will be the featured speaker and present excerpts from their new and inaugural season. To RSVP, head to www. wilmingtonnewcomers.com. Everyone new to New Hanover and Pender counties are welcome.

8/29, 9am: The Shire of Seareach, the local branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will be hosting a public demonstration on some the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe with a particularly sweet theme. One of a kind medieval experience. History. Fashion. Combat. Games. More. There’s something for everyone. Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Road

AME ZION MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE MEETING

8/29, 10am: Rev. Dr. Henry J. Young invites all Brunswick County ministers to attend a Ministerial Alliance Meeting on August 29, 2015, from 10 am until 2 pm, to be held at Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. The purpose is to meet and become acquainted with area ministers and gain a perspective on perceived needs, as well as collective planning for the future. Lunch will be served.

Please RSVP by email to johnsonchapel@ gmail.com or by phone call to the church at 910-371-0037. Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church is located at 1882 Lincoln Road NE, Leland, NC. Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 1882 Lincoln Road NE.

ZUMBA CLASSES

Wednesdays at the Hannah Arts Center (old USO building) in downtown Wilmington at 120 S. Second St. Two classes, 5-5:55pm and 6-6:55pm. Cost is $5 per class, cash only.

Parking is available. All ages are welcome.

Most of my clients range from 19 to 85.

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910-343-0998.

URBAN FITNESS

Since 1985, the state Arts Council has provided funds for the Regional Artists Project program to support professional artists. The regional consortium of southeastern North Carolina arts councils matches the N.C. Arts Council to create a pool of funds for the artists. Grant awards to artists generally range from $500 to $1,000, and follow a competitive application and review process. The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC is seeking applications for the 2015–2016 Regional Artist Project Grants. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 31, 2015. The Regional Artist Project program is administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County through a partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council and local arts councils working as a consortium. Counties include New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender counties. Grants totaling $15,000 will be awarded to regional artists.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, August 31, 2015, at the Arts Council of Wilmington, 221 N. Front St., Suite 101.

Workshop at main library, 201 Chestnut St. Additional workshops can be scheduled in partner counties. For more information, call

will celebrate the joy and freedom of movement that lifts your spirit (soul). There are few shortcuts to happiness, but dance is one of them—self expression, fitness, have always wanted to try a dance class or continue their dance study. All dance classes are taught in a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere that enables adults of all levels to achieve, grow, and always, to have fun. Admission: $12 per class / $42 for the month. Children’s Creative Movement, Wed., 5pm: Ballet, Jazz, Hoola Hoops, and all forms of creative movement.

Easy to follow. All genders welcome. Admission: $10 per class / $32.50 per month. • Salsa Fitness, Wed, 6pm: Dance your way to health with Salsa Fitness. This class is designed for all levels and is easy to follow.

Admission: $10 per class / $80 for a package of 10 classes. • Bootcamp with Fabio, Sat., 9am: The class will consist of 10 minutes of dynamic stretching and cardio. 20 minutes of core work, 20 minutes full body strength training and 10 minutes of cool down and stretching. Balancepoint Barre, Barre combines the basics of ballet, Pilates, and yoga. No dance experience is needed however. It is a fun, low-impact workout targeting those problem areas. It is safe for all ages and body types. It works to strengthen your muscles and tighten your core, leaving you feeling taller and leaner without adding muscle mass. You will mainly use your own body weight for resistance, but will also use a variety of tools to enhance the workout. The class is set to upbeat music to help keep you motivated. Admission: $15 per class / $100 for a package of 10 classes.

Zumba, Fri., 6pm: Let’s shake, move, and groove those calaries away. Easy to follow steps, fun and exciting music. All levels welcome. Admission: $7 for walkins / $30 for 5 classes / $55 for 10 classes. Urban Fitness, 5739 Oleander Dr. CFFA BEGINNING FENCING

Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week beginning fencing class starts August 18th at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym, 5th and Ann streets.. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for ages 8 - 80.

Cost is $50 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2016. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor.

clubs/notices HUMANIST HAPPY HOUR

8/12, all day: Join local Humanists for a casual evening with like-minded friends for a Humanist Happy hour. We will meet on Wednesday August 12, 6pm, at Good Hops Brewing, a local hangout in Carolina Beach, 811 Harper Ave., which is an operating brewery with a taproom and a beer garden.

RSVP; www.meetup.com/humanism-182

ILM NEWCOMERS CLUB

8/13, 9:30am: The ladies of Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet Thursday, Aug. 13. Social time begins at 9:30am, followed by the program at 10am. Tom Smicklas, cofounder of ILM Symphonic Winds, is the featured speaker. He will present excerpts of the inaugural season and describe the future plans for this extraordinary ensemble of wind and percussion musicians. Website, www. wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender counties in last four years is invited to join. 1518 Country Club Rd.

A BRUNCH OF COOL CARS

8/22, 10am: The Greater Porters Neck Area Foundations 2nd Annual car show to benefit Poplar Grove Animal Sanctuary. We will line the fairway with some of the most beautiful, unusual and cared for cars you will come in contact with. We will have activities for KIDS and adults. We hope you can come support and help save the animals. Contact Erica Haines for information erica@brushinup.com. Sponsored by Haines Financial, LLC. Porters Neck Country Club, 8403 Vintage Club Circle.

SERIOUS MUSINGS BOOK CLUB

8/25, 6pm: Month’s selection: “Go Set a Watchman.” Books at a discount for club members from Old Books on Front St. 249 N. Front St.

HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS

Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear will feature a video from the American Humanist Association which presents scientific data on why atheists have such a negative image.

The AHA concludes by stating that Humanism presents the best chance for secularists to advance as a movement. This event is Free and open to the public. RSVP; www. meetup.com/humanism-182. SEACC Building, 317 Castle St.

WWII REMEMBERED GROUP

8/26, 9:30am: Southeastern North Carolina’s World War II Remembered Group will host a service-connected military memorabilia jamboree for all area veterans on August 26 at the NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd. The exhibition hours are 9:30-11a,. Exhibitors can set up at 9. Refreshments served; free and open to public visitation. Veterans wishing to exhibit must contact John Nelson for additional information at fjn39@ec.rr.com, or 399-7020. New Hanover County Sr Resource Center, 2222 College Rd.

LELAND’S FOUNDER’S DAY PARTICIPANTS

This year on Saturday, September 12 the Town of Leland will celebrate its 26th year with the biggest Founders’ Day to date. Each year on the second Saturday of September, the Town celebrates its birthday with a grand party for the community featuring entertainment, food, children’s activities, arts and crafts/business vendors, fireworks and more.

This year’s Founders’ Day will take place at the Brunswick Forest commercial area just off Highway 17 (1090 Brunswick Village

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Blvd.) from 3 pm until 9 pm. The event will feature special musical performances and a patriotic salute to veterans. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for additional information on schedules and activities. If you are interested in becoming a vendor (food or arts/crafts), please visit www.townofleland. com/recreation for more information and an application. If you would like to volunteer or would like more information on Founders’ Day, call 910-332-4823 or e-mail aryan@ townofleland.com LAMPLIGHTERS TOASTMASTER MEETING

Lamplighters Toastmasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International, a non-profit organization which helps people learn and hone their public speaking and leadership skills. Anyone who is nervous about standing before an audience can benefit greatly from this organization. All are welcome. New Hanover Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive (off Racine.

THE BASICS

Free education program by the Alzheimer’s Association. This program provides information about detection, causes, and risk factors, stages of the disease and much more.

Northeast Branch, New Hanover County Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

GOING GREEN BOOK CLUB

9/1, 6pm: “Dream of Earth,” by Thomas Berry. Books available at Old Books on Front St at discount to book club members. 249 N. Front St.

DOCTOR WHO WEDNESDAYS

Come in to watch Doctor Who episodes every Wednesday night. Come in Cosplay, be a dork, be a geek, nerd out, but most of all be a Whovian! Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111

Grace Street AZALEA COAST EXECUTIVE NETWORK

Meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm for networking, dinner at 6 at Henry’s, 2508 Independence Blvd. Wilmington. Female business women networking and professional development. Dinner is dutch $15; annual membership $24. Details 762-8562.

Henry’s Restaurant Wilmington NC, 2508 Independence Blvd.

PORSCHE CLUB MEETING

8/15, 9am: Porsche Club of America (PCA), Hurricane Region Coastal Area, would like to invite you to join us for our monthly meeting at Panera Bread Co. in Mayfaire Town Center,156 Military Cutoff Road. We meet at 9am on the third Saturday of every month to talk about our favorite cars and to plan activities.

PCA offers driving experience, technical assistance, member benefits, and camaraderie second to none. Membership is open to all Porsche owners, co-owners, or lessees who are 18 years of age or older, and includes a subscription to the national club magazine Panorama and the bi-monthly Hurricane Region newsletter Der Wirbelsturm (The Cyclone). Check out our website at: http://hur. pca.org. David Ikle, 910-547-3564, dikle@ ec.rr.com

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB

Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www. capefearcameraclub.org

CAPE FEAR KNITTERS

Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556. Judy: 383-0374.

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CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION

Meet-and-greet the third Wednesday ea. month. $25, members free. www.capefearweddingassociation.com

YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC

Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm.

Ages 18-35.

COUPON CLUB

Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second Monday, at 6pm Come exchange coupons and learn how to save money. www. wilmingtoncouponclub.com

culinary FARMERS’ MARKETS

Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am1pm. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown.com/ farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking; vendors align the lake, from artists and crafters and musicians. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com.• Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NC-grown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables. A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in May- Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market at Leland Town Hall, alter-

nating Sundays, 11am-3pm, May-Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mon., April-Nov., 7am-1pm. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, May-Sept., 8am-1pm.

Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., MayOct., 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

FERMENTAL

Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. Free.

7250 Market St. www.fermental.net.

WINEDOWN WEDNESDAYS

Free tasting of wine from around the globe.

Every week hosted by a winery representative or vendor to teach you about the selections. All wines offered at a discount as well as an additional 10%off 6 packs and 15%off cases. Come winedown after a long humpday. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve, 1007 N. 4th St.

WINE TASTING

Thurs/Fri, 5pm: Our weekly wine tastings feature six selections for your tasting pleasure.

Try before you buy to load up your home cellar, or choose your favorite wine from the lineup and purchase a glass to enjoy at our tasting bar or in our garden seating. A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd Street

SMALL PLATES NIGHT

Mon: Small Plates Night - $25 6-course Ffight ($35 inc. 2 oz. wine pairing) - $5 single plates / $6 Specialty Mojito. YoSake, 33 S Front St.

PORT CITY RIBFEST

8/14-16: The nation’s most unique BBQ festival which features national pitmasters, a full slate of original music, The Squidling Broth-

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Sign up between 6pm & 7pm. Cost $40.00 per lane. Receive 2 hours unlimited bowling, rental shoes, on 16” pizza, 1 pitcher (beer or soda).

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LLOYD’S SALES AND STORAGE 6505 Market St., Wilmington

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ers Side Show, Lucha Libre Wrestling, Shady Ladies Saloon, Market and Kids Zone. North Waterfront Park, 1000 N. Front Street IRONCLAD GRAND OPENING

8/28, 4pm: Come and meet the staff and expect to have a good time! Music from Mike Blair and the Stonewalls Duo Act begin at 8pm. Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd Street

ILM’S EPICUREAN EVENING

9/3, 5:30pm: Dozens of the region’s most talented and innovative epicureans will bring their best to the table for Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening—a culinary extravaganza to benefit the children and families served by Methodist Home for Children. Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening is one of the year’s most anticipated charitable events. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilmington Convention Center. Tickets are on sale now at www.wilmingtonee.com. Join us to taste the competition!

Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Dr.

TAPAS TUESDAY

$10 tapas from 5:30-7pm. Every Tuesday!

Half off craft cocktail list and select wines.

Catch, 6623 Market Street

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB

Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms.

Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday

3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

TASTING HISTORY TOURS

Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist destination, the island has weathered destructive fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more. Tasting History takes you through the streets of Carolina Beach and into a few of the restaurants to taste some of what the locals have to offer. Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and tasty eats. $32.50, www.tastinghistorytours. com. 910-622-6046.

PORT CITY SWAPPERS

Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/PortCitySwappers.

WILMINGTON WINE SHOP

Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back deck. And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY

Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or 9 wines; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, served by the glass or the bottle. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd begins to gather around 7pm. Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-397-7617.

RED BANK WINE

Red Bank’s wine of the week, Sat., 1-4pm.

1001 International Dr. 910-256-9480.

FORTUNATE GLASS

Free wine tasting, Tues. 6-8pm. • Sparkling wine specials and discounted select bottles, Wed. & Thurs. • Monthly food and wine pairings. 29 South Front St.

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CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER

Beer Church: Purchase select beer and keep your glass for free. 1st Mass starts, 1pm; 2nd Mass , 8pm Free. • Beer Flights, Massage and Monday Night NitroMassage Monday: 5-8pm, $10 for 10 minutes with our licensed therapist, Josh Lentz. Beer Flights: nine 5 oz samples for $18. • Monday Night Nitro: $1 off nitrogen pours. Free. • BYOT (Bring Your Own Trivia): The next wave of pub trivia. Prizes include gift certificates to Chop’s Deli, Memory Lane Comics, and Browncoat Theatre & Pub, as well as beer from us. $10 pitchers: Bartender’s choice. All day. Free wine tasting: from 5-7 PM, with two whites and two reds. Free • Beer Infusement Thurs.: Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. Free.

support groups FAMILIES ANONYMOUS

Thursdays, 7:30pm: A worldwide 12-step recovery fellowship has started a new group in Wilmington for families whose lives are affected by a family member’s use of mindaltering substances or related behavioral problems—especially helpful to parents struggling with an addicted child. Through meetings, literature and a caring fellowship, FA can help parents develop the skills to cope with this family disease and bring serenity back to their lives. No dues or fees are required for membership. First names only are used at meetings to preserve individual anonymity. Advance notice is not necessary to attend a meeting. Visitors are welcome.

609-238-0174 or email clark@milioti.com.

Wilmington Treatment Center, 2520 Troy Dr. About the FA organization: www.familiesanonymous.org or 847-294-5877 or 800736-9805. Calls and contacts, confidential.

OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS

Wednesdays, Pine Valley United Methodist Church. OA is a 12-Step organization for anyone suffering from compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, or any food/eatingrelated issue. We have helped thousands of people stop their self-destructive habits and start living healthy, rewarding lives. There are over 30 meetings a week in the greater Triangle area. We have no dues, fees, or religious affiliations. Come and see how we can help you! Call 919-406-9300, or visit us at www.triangleoa.org. 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B

PENDER CAREGIVE SUPPORT GROUP

8/13, 6pm: Pender County Caregiver Support Group for more information please contact Ann LaReau 910-342-0455 or 910-4702378. Livingstones Tabernacle, 127 Sloop Point Loop Rd. Hampstead, NC

GRIEF PROGRAM

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program, Living with grief: Growth and education groups for adults, from 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 17-Sept. 28, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. No meeting on Sept. 7. Discussions include phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journeys. Reg. rqd and closes once the series begins. For more information, call 910-796-7991. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free. Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

8/18, 6:30pm: This group meets the third Tuesday of each month. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc. org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 1. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org. This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary

from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Take advantage of this opportunity to share your concerns and learn helpful strategies that can be applied to your personal situation. A better way to get through each day with tips on how to reduce stress for both you and your loved one. Thursdays, 6pm. Livingstones Tabernacle, 127 Sloop Point Loop Rd.

CAREGIVERS AND COFFEE

Free monthly meeting on the third Friday of each month, 9:30am. Every day, staff and volunteers of Lower Cape Fear Hospice see the challenges faced by those caring for loved ones. Caregivers and Coffee was created to offer caregivers assistance and encouragement. Each month, LCFH will offer a Caregivers and Coffee session where caregivers can come, share their experiences, encourage each other and learn about valuable resources and support. Meetings will be facilitated by hospice staff, but will also feature topics selected by the group, including visits from other community organizations.

Caregivers and Coffee will include informal conversations, learning opportunities and coffee. Chris Scott at 796-7927 or chris. scott@lcfh.org. Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Drive

TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesdays, 4pm: Support Group for individuals with essential tremor and their families and friends. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd.

WIDOW’S AND WIDOWER’S SUPPORT GROUP

The W Meet-up: “Because Life Goes On and So Must We.” For more information please contact Ann LaReau 910-470-2378 or Gayle Ginsberg 910-471-1660. Home Instead Senior Care, 2505 S 17th St.

AA SOBRIETY MEETINGS

Trudge through roadblocks rooted in past trauma(s), regardless of cause. Discussion (closed meeting for those with a desire to stop drinking). Fellowship Center (next to Intergroup), 5901 Wrightsville Ave. Wed. meetings, 7pm.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP

Blind/Visually Impaired Support Group. For more information please contact Jennifer Delong-White 910-251-5743. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

Charles de Lint is a novelist whose stories are influenced by folklore, myths and science fiction. In his book “Yarrow,” a wizardly character named Toby is skilled at conjuring. He can make small objects appear and disappear, for example. But Toby yearns for more. “I want to be magic,” he says. “I want to be a friend of elves and live in a tree. I want to marry a moonbeam and hear the stars sing. I don’t want to pretend at magic anymore. I want to be magic.” If you have ever wished for a comparable upgrade, Aries, now is an unusually favorable time to work on it.

Local Crohns & Colitis Support Meeting. For more information, call 910-620-0191. Hospitality House,1523 Physicians Drive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

An imaginative Welsh man named Liam Bennett has developed a “dausage,” which is a blend of a doughnut and sausage. One of his most requested treats is pork meat stuffed with strawberry jelly. Even if this novel blend doesn’t appeal to your tastebuds, it serves as a good prompt for my advice: The coming weeks will be a favorable time to expand your notion of what types of nourishment are fun and healthy for you. I mean that in the metaphorical and literal sense. Experiment with new recipes, both with the food you provide your body and the sustenance you feed your soul.

In one of his poems, Jack Gilbert mentions “the incurably sane,” who are “uncrippled by beauty” and “unbutchered by love.” When I read those lines, I felt a surge of protest. Is there a single person on the earth who fits that description?

No! I was miffed by such starry-eyed idealism. Later, though, as I studied the astrological omens for you Scorpios, my attitude softened. I realized that the coming weeks may be a time when many of you will at least temporarily be incurably sane, uncrippled by beauty and unbutchered by love. If you’re one of these lucky ones, please, use your blessed grace to spread an abundance of blessed grace everywhere you go.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In the woods, living matter isn’t segregated from the decaying stuff. Rotting tree trunks are host to teeming colonies of moss. Withered stems of ferns mingle with cheerful saplings. Audacious mushrooms sprout up among scraps of fallen leaves. The birds and beetles, lizards and butterflies don’t act as if this mix is weird. They seem to be at peace with it. I suspect they thrive on it, even exult in it. That’s the spirit I suggest you adopt as you enjoy the paradoxical mélange of your life in the coming weeks, Gemini.

Celebrate the mysterious magic that emerges as you simultaneously fade and flourish, decline and increase, wind down and rise up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Here are some tips on being the best Cancerian you can be: 1. Cultivate your sensitivity as a strength. Regard your emotional vulnerability as a superpower. 2. Nurture yourself at least as much as you nurture others. 3.

Learn to know the difference between your golden hunches and the glimmering delusions that your demons stir up. 4. Be kind, but don’t be exorbitantly nice. 5. Remember that others’ unhappiness is rarely your fault or responsibility. 6. Keep reinventing the way you love yourself.

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burdens.” In practice it means that you and I and our allies get together voluntarily to help each other achieve a shared goal. It may also be an agreement to provide mutual aid: I help you do what you need to have done, and you help me with my task. Gotong-royong also implies that we enjoy working together.

The emotional tone that we cultivate is affection and care. By sharing a burden, we lighten the load that each of us has to bear. I bring this to your attention, Libra, because it’s the gotong-royong season for you and yours. Be the ringleader who initiates and sustains it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

“What are the best things and the worst things in your life, and when are you going to get around to whispering or shouting them?” This question was posed by Leo author Ray Bradbury in his book “Zen in the Art of Writing: Essays on Creativity.” Even if you’re not a writer yourself, you will benefit from responding to his exhortation. It’s one of the best things you could possibly do to activate your dormant creativity and intensify your lust for life.

This is one of those times when working with your extremes is not only safe and healthy, but also fun and inspirational. So, do it, Leo! Get excited and expressive about the best and worst things in your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It’s time to leave behind the golden oldies. You’d be wise to tiptoe away from tradition, and give the ghosts of the past one last kiss goodbye. Wean yourself from nostalgia for the good old days. Frankly, my dear, you’ve got numerous appointments with the future, and it would be a shame to miss them because you’re mucking around with memories. In the coming weeks—for that matter, in the coming months—you’re most likely to thrive if you become an agent of change. And the most important thing to change is your relationship to the person you used to be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

If you’re not skirting the edges of the forbidden zone, you’re playing it too safe.

If you’re not serving as a benevolent mischief-maker for someone you care about, you’re shirking your duty. Your allegiance should be with X-factors and wild cards. You will thrive to the degree that you cultivate alliances with mavericks and instigators. Are you shrewd enough to mess with time-tested formulas? Are you restless enough to rebel against habits that stifle your curiosity?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

How to be a Capricorn, according to my Capricorn reader Sadie Kennedy: When you are younger, take yourself too seriously. Look and act older than you actually are as you serve what’s most practical. Sacrifice fun and frivolity, working doggedly to achieve the goals you yearn for, until you reach some level of accomplishment. Then, realize, as if struck by a thunderbolt, that fun and frivolity have practical value. Begin to age backward like Benjamin Button as you balance work with play and discipline with leisure. Enjoy the fruits of your intense efforts as everyone tells you how relaxed, supple and resilient you are becoming.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Cracking open the shell of a soft-boiled egg is a tricky task. You must be firm enough to break the shell, but sufficiently gentle to avoid making a mess. If you live in Germany, you have access to a metal instrument that provides just the right measure of soft force. It’s called an “Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher,” translated as “soft-boiled egg-shell cracker.” Your assignment in the coming weeks is to cultivate a talent that is metaphorically similar to an Eierschalensollbruchstellenverursacher. I believe you will need that blend of sensitivity and power on numerous occasions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Americans often regard Cuba as impoverished and backward. There is an element of truth in their prejudice, primarily because the U.S. has imposed a stifling embargo on the Caribbean nation for over 50 years. That’s why, for example, many Cubans drive cars that were manufactured in the 1950s. I wonder how my fellow citizens would respond if they knew that in some ways Cuba’s healthcare system is better than America’s. The World Health Organization recently congratulated Cuba for being the first country on earth to eradicate the transmission of syphilis and HIV from mothers to babies. Can you identify a metaphorically similar situation in your personal life, Pisces?

Are there people you regard as inferior or undeveloped who could teach you an important lesson or motivate you to grow? Now is a perfect time to benefit from their influence.

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TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890.

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tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Saturdays, 1:30pm: Have you ever wanted to meet authors living and dead, tour locations from books, poems, and plays? Explore the rich culture of this talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Two Librariesâ&#x20AC;?, walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Cost $8: www. brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390. Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.

HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS

Tour one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910-7947177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES

An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise JuneAug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Sunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Saturday.

May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Saturday evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com

THALIAN HALL TOURS

In addition to a full schedule of performances, self-guided tours of the theater are offered Mon-Fri, 12-6pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt. 343-3664.

WILMINGTON TROLLEY

Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown.

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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. Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910-794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com  Â

TOURS OF WWII SITES

Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern North Carolina. 7936393 or History@wilburjones.comÂ

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

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

SCREEN GEMS STUDIOS TOURS

Guests will get an insiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at the largest studio complex east of California and experience the rich history of EUE/Screen Gems and the films and television shows produced at the facility over the last three decades.

Attendees will walk the 10-stage working lot have access to sounds stages and go behind the scenes of the CBS series â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the Dome.â&#x20AC;? Guests will see a visual history of the NC film and television industry in the screening theater where many famous producers, directors and actors have reviewed footage of productions shot at the studio. Tours will be hosted on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am, 12 noon and 2 pm weather permitting throughout the summer. Tours will continue throughout 2014 and beyond. Please check the tour hotline to confirm times throughout the fall and winter. 1223 23rd St. North $12 for adults; $10 for students and military personnel with an ID; $5 for children under 12.

Admission is cash only at this time. (910) 343-3433 or http://studios.euescreengems. com/nc/tours.

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

Saturdays: The tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of two of Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic neighborhoods. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, and their restoration and renewal. These neighborhoods developed around the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streetcar route. The Forest Hills tour focuses on the first automobile oriented suburb which originally developed outside the city limits. The tours last approximately 1 ? hours. We recommend reservations. Call 910-762-2511 or email membership@historicwilmington.org for more details and to ensure a place on the tour. The Forest Hills tour begins at Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Drive (parking area), and the Streetcar tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market Street (parking lot). The cost is $10, $5 for students. Special tours for groups of 2 or more are available-call us to arrange your groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tour!

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