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Saturday, December 27, 1:30 p.m. Free Brewing Demonstration In the wake of the holidays, we all need a strong drink. Head over to Wilmington Brewing Company (824 South Kerr Ave.) this Saturday for one of their free, weekly brewing demonstrations. Gift Certificates, equipment, ingredients, and T-shirts also will be available for purchase.
A Year in Review As 2014 comes to a close and we prepare to ring in 2015, encore takes a gander at all the great things that have happened this year. Christian Podgaysky looks back at music happenings from this year—such as Mike Blair and the Stonewalls’ (pictured above) 2014 debut album release (pgs. 10-11). Gwenyfar Rohler details the year in theatre (pg. 17), Anghus notes some of the best movies of 2014 (pg. 19), Jay Workman recalls a host of art exhibits (pg. 20), and Rosa Bianca divulges on her dining resolutions for the new year (pg. 26). Courtesy photo.
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e use films, plays and books as vehicles for showing ourselves who we aspire to be and who we aspire not to be. During the holidays, it is standard to have great nostalgia and to watch movies that show people behaving contrary to their natural inclinations and doing great, noble things. I have to say: Though books have obviously played a central role in my life, movies are nonetheless very powerful tools, and I am far from immune to their influence. Perhaps it is the movies of my childhood that I remember watching with my family that had the most lasting impact. There was only one movie my mother would make my father turn the news off for if it came on TV. (I should say that, unlike many people, we only had one television instead of one in every room.) That film
was “Pocket Full of Miracles.” It was a made by Frank Capra, Sr. and based on a Damon Runyon story about an apple seller on the mean streets of New York. She works to send daughter Ann-Margaret to a convent school in Spain. The girl becomes engaged to an aristocrat and brings her prospective new family to the U.S. to meet her mother. The New York underworld rallies around Apple Annie to create an illusion of wealth and grandeur, to ensure the marriage goes forward and everyone lives happily ever after. It’s not Capra’s most brilliant film, but it was the classic sappy nostalgia that he did so well. His masterpiece was probably “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the Jimmy Stewart picture that has become a Christmas staple. It will screen at
Living a wonderful life and dedicating oneself to the community By: Gwenyfar rohler
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Thalian Hall’s Main Stage again this year. I have to admit: It really was not one of my favorite movies for most of my life. But that changed pretty drastically a few years ago. Many of you are familiar with this story: Jock received The Clarence Award as an angel who had gotten his wings for his work with Full Belly Project. We watched the movie on the big screen at Kenan Auditorium, and I have to admit that as an adult and seeing it in a cinematic setting rather than in the living room, it was a pretty damn powerful film. I remember crying by the end and marveling that everyone had shown up to help George. I wondered what that must feel like. I regretted that I hadn’t lived a better life or contributed to the world in way that I would ever yield that experience. But through Jock’s reflected glory I could at least touch it. That was December 2009. Less than a month later, in January 2010, the building the bookstore had inhabited for 25-plus years was condemned. Actually, it was discovered that it wasn’t really a “building” at all; rather, it was two walls and an unconnected roof leaning against a pizza parlor with a façade designed by someone who had never heard of Archimedes. “Did you ever think that having a wall held up by Danielle Steel and prevailing winds was in your future?” Jock asked one day in an effort to lighten the mood. “I mean this is like Bucky Fuller level of futuristic design ideas.” I rolled my eyes and responded that if this was a segue into a discussion on climate change, I needed to get through this crisis first. “Fine, fine, just asking,” he chuckled. When it became apparent that we would have to vacate the building and move 150,000-plus books, help poured in from across the area. The climax came on the last Saturday in February when I was hoping that maybe 30 people might show up to help us move to storage. Instead, hundreds of people cycled in and out throughout the day, packing, schlepping, removing bookshelves, and labeling. I was useless: Pretty much all I did was cry all day. That was the day I knew what it was like to be George Bailey: to realize you had never seen your life in perspective before that moment. It was without a doubt one of the most profound and life-changing experiences I have ever had. “‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ sums up my philosophy of filmmaking,” Capra has been quoted regarding this film. “First, to exalt the worth of the individual. Second, to champion man—plead his causes, protest any degradation of his dignity, spirit or divinity. And third, to dramatize the viability of the individual—as in the theme of the film itself...There is a radiance and glory in the darkness, could we but see, and to see we only have to look. I beseech you to look.”
But nothing in Capra’s film looks at what life is like after this realization happens to a person. It ends with Clarence getting his wings and George happily with his family, looking out at life ahead of him. How do you live with such a realization? To begin with: You accept the responsibility that you have toward the people who have shown you such generosity and kindness. It becomes paramount in your mind. I feel a deep gratitude to this amazing community, but I also feel a real responsibility to try to make good decisions, so as not to waste that trust and generosity. More so, there is a sense that I need to share this generosity with others. It colors the way I see everything. Live Local—which honestly started with a certain amount of frustration and anger at the way the world was going—has become much more of a celebration about what could be better. It frequently surpasses expectations. My recent visit to Santa was about me learning I shouldn’t be asking Santa for presents; rather, I should be asking Santa what I can do for him (and Mrs. Claus). If anything, I think that’s where Live Local needs to go. I need to start asking you all, our wonderful encore readers, more about what you want us to look into. What does the Live Local column need to do to be more relevant? What should be on the New Year’s resolutions list? I think the “happily ever after” that Capra alludes to in “It’s A Wonderful Life” is about not just basking in the glory of the realization, but turning it around and understanding what you really need to do in return. What I finally understand is: That movie is just the prequel. The real journey and the real story is yet to come. It’s pretty overwhelming. Misanthropy is much easier than being part of life in a community. I’ve written before about running away to go live on a commune when I was 17, and about how it’s one of the hardest things I ever did. It’s tough to have an honest and mutually supportive relationship with Jock, and doing that with 16 more people ranging in age from infancy to 70 is beyond difficult. In all honesty, we are all obligated to do that—whether we admit it or not—with the 120,000 other people in our community. I don’t enjoy movies about the family that decides to do something nice for a homeless person on one special day (like Thanksgiving or Christmas); they irritate me to no end. They are highly unrealistic and do not present a possibility for affecting change that average people will attempt. However, making a commitment to support our community and to make a concerted effort to keep money circulating here, rather than mindlessly letting it go, is something we can do: Choose to be present and mindful with our community in 2015.
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RU Kind?
suddenly passed away after working for the company for 30 years. A week after Mom passed, the curtain came down on talented, funny, local theater ellow passengers to the grave legend Lou Criscuolo. and not a race of creatures Intelligence, artistry, talent, wealth, good bound on other journeys.” That looks, youth, humor. Doesn’t matter, fellow one line from “A Christmas Carol” scares travelers. the Dickens out of most of us. (Though I The day before Mom died she and I lisprefer “travelers” to “passengers.”) tened to Sinatra. When she drifted under Starting the first Sunday in Advent and the medicine, I walked outside to get another finishing on Christmas, read a stave from “A CD and ran into her hospice volunteer in the Christmas Carol” aloud. My Mom heard the parking lot. Claire has volunteered once a first stave in our house a few days prior to week since a family member died at hospice transitioning to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, last year. Claire explained, “It’s beautiful. The where her worldly travels ended in peace on people were so kind. I had to volunteer, to December 7. be part of that kindness.” When I called one of her best friends with “People are pretty good to each other the news, he said, “I’m old enough to know when we know there’s no way out, aren’t better, but I guess I thought we would live we?” I said without thinking, which is how forever.” much of what I say happens—especially I’m old enough to know better too, but when grieving. death is the only undeniable fact we share. Fortunately, Claire’s chuckle forgave my Actually, death is a fact for each of us, but impropriety. She sighed, “That does seem most of us, most of the time, will use any to help us see the light, doesn’t it?” myth and means necessary to deny it: to live Claire beeped open the locks to a Caas if disease, aging and death are indignities dillac with a Grateful Dead “RU Kind?” that only happen to somebody else. bumper sticker. I’m not always grateful for When I find myself buying into agelessness the Dead’s music, but I love their bumper myths, I look in the mirror. I’ve had a touch of sticker question. gray since I was 16, and went totally gray by A red-eyed, soft-faced man caught me 40. Mom bugged me to color it, but keeping in the hall on my way back to Mom’s room. it gray helps me remember the privilege of “There’s pizza in the kitchen. You need to aging. A lot of us don’t think of aging as a eat something.” privilege, but we’re still here doing it. “You been talking to Mom?” I asked and When I get too drunk on my own deathless nodded toward my mother’s room. versions of reality for the mirror to work, I We grinned together and he nodded tohave a cup of cappucino and remember the ward another room. Capuchin monks. This band of brothers conOn the way back to Mom’s room, with my structed a chapel of their own bones. On the slice, I didn’t pass a single liberal, conservafloor they engraved, “What you are now, we tive, Muslim, Christian, privileged member used to be. What we are now, you will be.” of the 1 percent, or ever-struggling member That’s one sobering cup-a-Joe. of the 9 percent in the hall. One-hundred 2014 has been sobering. It marked the percent of us at the hospice were in the 30th anniversary of the death of a former same boat. college teammate and one of my best friends. Mom declined her slice, but when my During 2014 I learned one of my best friends phone rang, she agreed to talk with her from high school died. Jim was a physics grandson. Mom smiled at the sound of her professor and one of the brightest folks I’ve Manhattan grandson’s voice, and before ever known. drifting off again, said with an earthy kindAnd Donna Green. For years Donna Green ness, “That’s so kind. I love you. I love you. took my sons under her wing at the Commu- I love you.” nity Arts Center and was a stalwart of many What a beautiful gift. Most of her memoWilmington communities. ries and all her opinions melted away, leaving Death even postponed this paper’s Christ- only kindness and a smile. More than enough mas party, when one of its delivery men for the moment. As 2014 closes, I’ll mourn through this season of change with my memories and opinions. And I’ll remember that moment and wonder is there any more worthy question to ask ourselves in any moment than, “RU KIND?”
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Ironies -- (1) Three homes on the Pacific Ocean near Grayland, Washington, were washed away by violent rainstorms in early December, but the residents had seen it coming. The longtime local name for the area is “Washaway Beach.” Said one, “I knew it was going to happen sooner or later, but I had hoped it wasn’t this soon.” (2) In November, an airline’s advertising staff created the catchy slogan (to attract impulse travelers), “Want to go somewhere, but don’t know where?” and convinced management to send it, via Twitter, to the airline’s thousands of followers. (Spoiler: The airline was Malaysia Airlines, whose Flight 370 still has not been found.) -- Hide the Show Program Inside the Porn: A theatrical producer in Madrid found a way around Spain’s recent steep sales tax increase on certain entertainment venues (sports, movies, live theater): It sold back issues of vintage pornographic magazines for the equivalent of $20 -- with a “free” ticket to its latest stage production by noted director Pedro Calderon de la Barca. (A show ticket would carry a 21 percent tax, but a pornographic magazine is still taxed at 4 percent.) Compelling Explanations -- Creative: Eric Opitz, 45, who was indicted on 13 counts of fraud in Philadelphia in October, had explained that the reason he needed human growth hormone (that he would resell) despite being 6-foot-3, 450 pounds, was that he was really a dwarf and feared he would recede if he stopped the medication. -- Bungling Cinematograhers: Zak Hardy, 18, and Terrill Stoltz, 41, were arrested recently in separate incidents and charged with photographing women in bathrooms without their permission. Hardy, caught in a public restroom in June in Exeter, England, pointing his phone from one stall to another, explained that he was just trying to see whether his phone was waterproof. Stoltz professed his innocence, as well, claiming the camera he set up in his exgirlfriend’s bathroom in Billings, Montana, was solely to have a photographic record of him when he cleaned his chickens in the bathtub. Police Report -- In a 2012 incident in Cleveland (where a white police officer recently shot to death a black teenager holding a toy gun), 13 officers chased two unarmed black homeless drug us-
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he time has come to whip out the party hats and noisemakers, and grab a big bottle of bubbly. 2014 is closing in on its finale, and 2015 is right around the corner. However, before we officially give 2014 its rightfully due 21-gun salute, let’s meander through some of the biggest music events to hit the Port City this year. The year opened strong by ushering in a new concert series, Listen Up Brunswick County, whichshowcases various professional musicians and benefits the Brunswick County Homeless Coalition. Helmed by Jeannie and Ron Dufour—who based the performance series on one they attended while living in Connecticut—they launched Listen Up in February at Holden Beach Chapel, with the talents of folk singer Tracy Grammer. Since, the concert series has hosted the likes
of The Kennedys, Thomas Wesley Stern, Ellis Pa, Jack Williams, and Kate Campbell. Their 2014/15 season is in full swing and continues on Satruday, January 24 with Anabelle’s Curse. “We plan to try other facilities within the county that may be more centrally located and convenient for the general public,” Jeannie Dufour tells. “We may expand our concerts to include a catered meal, wine and beer or a bring your own choice. We are open to and welcome ideas.” Additionally, Pipeline Events combined music and chairty with Epic Day at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in April. The event benefitted Step-Up for Soldiers, a local nonprofit that aids wounded soldiers. The concert hosted three reggae bands—The Dirty Heads, Fear Nuttin’ Band and Signal Fire—and had taps
A year in review of sonic happenings throughout the Cape Fear region By: Christian Podgaysky
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flowing with 16 microbreweries and 32 brews from RA Jefferys. Local ears also were met with the sounds of jazz permeating along Front Street. Wilmington Downtown Inc. launched a new event to satisfy music-lovers during the fall, when their summer series, Downtown Sundown, ended. Enlisting the help of percussionist Keith Butler Jr., Live at Bailey’s took place at Bailey Theater Park on Mondays throughout October and November. Folks gathered weekly, with lawn chairs, blankets and eager ears in tow, as a host of local musicians ratcheted up the energy with impromtu performances and jams. Likewise, a brand spankin’ new music festival took hold of downtown Wilmington in November. Upstarted by music and event-planning mavens Jeff Clark (chair and volunteer for the Azalea Festival) and Omar McCallop (founder of Award Show Nation, a group that represents the Carolina and Georgia Music Awards), the inaugural Sonorous Music Festival lit up the stages of Orton’s Music and Billiards, Longstreet’s, Calico Room, Brooklyn Arts Center, Bourgie Nights, City Limits Saloon, and Bottega Art and Wine, with the talents of around 40 artists. From the soothing folk chords stummed by Michael Stovall to the heavy riffs of Avenue of the Giants, the festival had something for everyone. “We certainly plan on doing it again,” Clark says. “We hope to have more sponsors to make it even better. We estimated over both nights upward to 800 attended the different venues; 2015 will be bigger and better.” Local bands, too, have left their mark on 2014. The Scoundrels Reunion recorded their self-titled debut album at Hourglass Studios this year. Comprising Brandon Rougeau, Eric Kimmul and Jamie Eggleston, grungy guitar riffs merge with bluesy-folk rock in their classic-rock-inspired music. Newly formed band Stray Local, which came together in spring 2013, also unleashed their first album this year. The Americana trio, which consists of Jamie Rowen, Hannah Lomas and Nick Simon, placed first in the Hourglass Studios’ EP competition, which awarded them 10 days of free recording time in the local studio. They utilized this time to lay down tracks for their debut fulllength album, “The Sun Still Shines,” which was released in October. Stray Local wasn’t the only band blasting through speakers with a debut album this year. Americana-folk group Mike Blair and the Stonewalls, too, treated listners to a full-length recording. Members Mike Blair (acoustic guitar, vocals), Sarah Blair (vocals), David Graham (bass, vocals), Michael Graham (electric guitar, vocals), Nathan Purifoy (keys), and Keith Butler Jr. (drums) culled together their self-titled album at Mike Blair’s apartment and completed it at Hourglass Studios. The band released the 13-track recording on December 6, with Stray Local as
an opening act. While local flavor certainly has prevailed throughout the year, a host of big bands from across the nation have churned out sonic splendor around town. Presented by now-defunct Progressive Music Group and AEG Live, big-name act Fitz and the Tantrums turned in a synth-laden performance at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in May. The ‘80s-drenched pop rockers previously have opened for Maroon 5, and their music has been prominently featured on hit TV shows like “Desperate Housewives,” “Suits” and “Criminal Minds.” The scorching months of summer also permitted locals the chance get in touch with their spiritual side with the Soulshine Festival thanks to Huka Entertainment. Battleship Park came alive with Michael Franti and Spearhead’s mellow tones and the practice of yoga. Monies raised from the yoga-concert mashup benefitted Green School’s Indonesian Scholarship Fund, which provides free education for Indonesian children. Local turntable enthusiasts, too, have had reason to rejoice in 2014. Gravity Records, owned and operated by Matt Keen and wife Lindsey Zimecki, celebrated 10 years of vinyl sales, album release parties, and special events in August. A party at Bourgie Nights, featuring the musical talents of Astro Cowboy, Free Clinic, Museum Mouth, and Gross Ghost, signigifed the milestone. As well, they’ve annually observed National Record Store Day in April, with a plethora of deals and performances for the 200-plus music lovers who line up outside the store each year. Speaking of records: Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern recently transcended their prowess for bringing hot and often hardcore bands to their half-foot stage by upstarting Reggie’s Records in the bar’s neighboring building. Reggie’s owner Matt Hearn and DJ Eric Parson of 98.3 FM The Penguin officially cut the ribbon on August 30, with the 910 Tableau Pop-Up Underground Art Show. The festivities included posters from Poster Hound Family Workshop, work from tattoo and flash artists, graffiti, drawings, paintings, skateboards, and prints. They enlisted the help of Zak Duff (Thrive Studios Collective), who assembled the nearly two-dozen artists who purveyed their art. Parson spun tunes throughout the evening, and barbecue was doled out. Undeniably, the year came through musically. New festivals laid their groundwork, up-and-coming bands debuted recordings, a host of concert series sprung up, and some highly acclaimed national acts played their music in our stomping grounds. Milestones were achieved and fresh ventures were embarked upon. Here’s hoping the Port City maintains its musical momentum throughout 2015.
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Wednesday, December 24
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DJ Alex A (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.
Jill Ross & Barry Langston (7pm; $2) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379
Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave.
Thursday, December 25
Mark Daffer (7pm; Free; acoustic mix) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.
DJ Milk and DJ DST (10pm; Free) —Pravda, 23 N Front St.
Live Music (8pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Tom & Jane (10pm; free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666
Kyle Grooms (8pm; $12) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
Me & Mr. B (10pm; Free; acoustic/blues) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400
Stuart Currin (8pm; Free; funk) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362
Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301
Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. Open Mic Comedy (7pm; Free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.
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Open Mic Night Dennis Brinson (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.
8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! • $250 yuengling drafts
Kim Dicso (9pm; free; folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666
Junk Yard Mama (8pm; rock/country) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533
cosmic groove lizards (10:30pm; Free; Americana) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.
Jazzy Jam open mic (9pm; Free) —Bella’s Bar Local, 19 Market St.
Live Music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.
Saturday, December 27
An Evening with Jesse Stockton Merry X-Mas (9pm; Free) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 769-4096
DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St.
DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd.
DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
Live Piano with Daniel Veit (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F
The Battle Cats (9pm; $5) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.
Randy McQuay (7pm; Free; pop and classic) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.
Band on Fire (9:30pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.
Live Music (8pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.
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Friday, December 26 DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. Live Piano with Ben Privott (6pm; Free)
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Kyle Grooms (8pm; $12) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
Justin Fox & Jason Jackson (8pm; Americana) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533
College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666
Live music (8:30 pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St. DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St.
DJ Riz (9:30pm) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040 Dillon N’ Ashe (10pm; Free; rock) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.
DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
Wednesday, December 31
Karaoke with DjBe (9pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.
Team Trivia (8am; Free) —Buffalo Wild Wings Eastwood, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.
Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301
Ladies’ Night (5pm; Free) —The Little Dipper, 138 South Front St.
The Ozark Mountain Bluesman (9pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796
New Year’s Eve 2014 (6pm; $80-$150) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.
The Highlands, The Weaving Fate (9pm; $5; alternative/ indie rock) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.
Benny Hill (6:30 pm; Free; Jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.
Sonic Spectrum (9:30 pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. The Hatch Brothers (10pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666 Stoney Creek (10pm; Free; Americana) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400 Saturday Specials (All Day; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832
Sunday, December 28 Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers (1:30 pm; Free) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street; (910) 395-5999 Satellite Bluegrass Band (6pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796 Travis Shallow (6pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St. Tyler McKaig (6:30pm) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040 Improv (8pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street; (910) 3410001
Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd. Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. Randy McQuay pop and classic (7pm; Free) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Karaoke w/DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. NYE Bash w/Machine Gun (8pm; $10; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Sonic Spectrum (8pm; $75) —Terraces on Sir Tyler Drive, 1826 Sir Tyler Dr. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St. Bomb Night w/DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St. DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.
Behind the Garage (10pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223
DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
Monday, December 29
Onward, Soldiers w/Temple5 New Years Eve (9pm; $8-$12) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St.
Trivia (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess Street; (910)763-4133
Mac and Juice Quartet Groove Fetish (9pm; $5) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.
Open Mic Night (7pm; Free) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400
Bootleg Dynasty (9pm; $10; alt. country) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St. Live DJS —Pravda, 23 N. Front St. Kyle Lindley & Friends (9pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362
Comedy Bingo (7:30pm; Free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
The Bon Baiser Wilmingtons New Years Eve 2015 (9pm; $45) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096
Pub Wars Team Trivia (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.
Flannel Rebellion (9pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.
Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave.
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Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.
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A Revolution‘hairy’ Experience:
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‘Hair’ opens on Thalian stage for first time in 30 years By: Shea Carver
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hen we see fringe vests, bell bottoms, peace signs, and flowers crowning someone’s hair, we all understand its implications. The hippie movement became a fundamental part of American culture in the ‘60s—a time when the baby boomers were gathering their own voices outside of their parents’ conservative generation of moderation and manners. It was a liberal movement that embraced the pop-cultural birth of experimental rock ‘n’ roll, drugs, and passionate language and debate. Yet, beneath its surface was something greater; the voices of the movement weren’t like their parents, who supported WWII. Many of the boomers were protesting Vietnam, a war that in their mind was senselessly killing innocent soldiers and civilians. It was one of the first great challenges of our country—to allow people of all races, etnicities and backgrounds to challenge what it means to be patriotic. Of the time, rock music was providing a soundtrack that literally looked picture perfect against the backdrop of chaos—a mess of war and of people arguing for and against it. Folks were singing about the world in ways that mattered. Documentaries were being made. And guerrilla theatre, too, was catching on. Art was becoming the outlet to express revolutionary sociopolitical change. In the fall following 1967’s Summer of Love, the musical “Hair: The American Tribal LoveRock Musical” made its off-Broadway debut. With book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, the show captured the essence of the hippie counterculture, the sexual revolution and peace movement. It officially opened on Broadway in 1968 and went on to win a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award throughout the years of its numerous revivals worldwide, as well as a Grammy for its soundtrack. 7:26 PM
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This New Year’s Eve Cape Fear Theatre Arts will be showcasing its own rendition of “Hair” at Thalian Hall. Directed by Justin Smith, it’s the first time the show—which is known for its controversial nudity scene—will take the stage at Thalian in 30 years. Smith was part of City Stage’s show a few years back; though, it’s his first time directing “Hair.” “When [Chiaki Ito and I] asked Nick [Gray] and Rachael [Moser] to take over City Stage [last spring], it was always part of the deal that we would do the New Year’s show every year,” Smith says of turning over City Stage’s reins. “We have a short list of shows every year for this slot; ‘Hair’ has been on that list for a couple of years now.” Its message—love, light, peace, tolerance, hope—is one that Smith always has gravitated toward. Yet, its relevance today still remains important. “It’s hard taking on a show that so many people have notions about,” Smith reveals. “I have tried to honor the spirit of the show, while creating a different twist on the plot than people who know the show well would expect.” For instance, one of its characters, Chrissy, who usually only makes a one-song appearance, shows up in Smith’s version as a constant thread. She is a modern-day soldier who receives a letter from her grandmother, which transports her back to the ‘60s. “Her grandmother is the character of Jeannie and is pregnant,” Smith explains. “Usually, Jeannie is played as a drug-addled mom-to-be, but in our version she is much more heroic or at least mother-hen of the tribe.” The creative liberties Smith has taken with the show has generated more depth within the story without overshadowing the spirit of the show. Its message still shines through: “It’s a group of young adults, standing up for what they believe in an organized and passionate way,” Smith says. “The show tackles the envi-
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ronment, war, protests, and love. I’d love to see a modern show tackle those issues.” With a cast made up of Paul Teal, Caitlin Becka, Morganna Bridgers, Sam Robison, Patrick Basquill, Khawon Porter, LaRaisha Burnnette, and many more tribe members, the energy they bring to the show is intense. According to Smith, they make it look effortless. “This show is really bringing out something new and different from each of them,” he says. Musical director Ito is leading the way on keys with her band Justin Hoke and Gary Steele on guitar, Nick Loeber on bass and Rob Murphrey on drums. “I trust them implicitly,” she says. “With the exception of Nick, the rest of the guys are part of my band, LaCi (LaRaisha is our vocalist).” Songs like “Electric Blues,” “Good Morning Starshine,” “I’m Black/Colored Spade,” and “Hashish” will be heard as representation of the show’s controversy with language, nudity, drug use, and political undertones. “Of course I like The Fifth Dimension’s version of ‘Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,’” Ito tells. “That’s the song I remember the most, which isn’t on the soundtrack. I try not to listen to the soundtrack too much because I don’t want it to influence my interpretation of the songs. For example, I know I take a lot of songs at different tempos. Also, there are so many versions of Aquarius, that I decided to do my own little arrangement.” Another of Ito’s favorites is “Flesh Failures/ Let the Sunshine In.” Though it may seem uplifting, the reality in its lyrics begs for change. “Don’t get too comfortable in your sheltered daily life when there’s so much destruction and killing in the world,” Ito iterates of its message. “Stop the killing, stop the discrimination. Focus on the light, love and peace. This show debuted in 1967 and the message is still as relevant as it was when it was written.” The 20-plus cast has been led by choreographer Jason Aycock, who only had seen the film version of “Hair” before agreeing to do the show. Since, the professional clogger has been watching every production he can find online. “This is not a show that I would have originally said was in my wheelhouse, as far as choreography goes,” Aycock quips, “but I’ve really enjoyed working on it. I tried to look at what other productions have brought to the show, as well as lots of historical video from Woodstock and ‘60’s protest rallies, to really draw lots of familiar movement.” He is focusing on the strong current of love to form 90 percent of the freestyle. He’s also choroegraphed with movements from the ‘50s and ‘60s. “They talk about doing the twist in the show, and there is a great kind of early ‘60s musical flair to the number ‘Going Down,’ so you’ll see a lot of throwbacks within that num-
ber,” Aycock adds. “I kept it all within the time period. No twerking.” Costume designer Sarah Holcomb is approaching the show with a lot of visual research. From online historical pictures to period movies to finding old sewing patterns that her roommate gifted her, she also leaned on her mother about the popular fashions during middle and high school. “Most of the pieces are an amalgamation of things donated by the cast, things City Stage had used in previous shows, and the aid of Debbie Scheu and her amazing inventory of costumes,” Holcomb says. She filled in the looks with the help of local thrift stores and by hand-crafting all the accessories. Holcomb wants audiences to believe the tribe’s support of each other and their beliefs, and for their cohesiveness to be apparent— as if the looks were made by the people,” she explains, “looks [that are] crocheted, hand stitched, or personally embellished. . . . The fashions then were about showing a freeness to the characters and what they stood for. I didn’t want everyone too harsh or too soft. They needed that moveability to dance with a watery, calm flowiness, but the durability to still look like they won’t back down. While they may look, move and speak carefree, they still have a message that they want you to hear.”
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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. Dec. 30, 1/2-4, 8-11, 15-17, 7:30 p.m. or Sundays, 3 p.m. Tickets: $20-$29 Special New Year’s Eve Gala, 12/31: Tickets: $125 (incl. show, hors d’oeuvre, open bar, dancing, and karaoke)
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Reflections On and Offstage:
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A year in review of local theatre By: Gwenyfar Rohler
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ooking back on a year of theatre in the Port City is like trying to deconstruct a cubist painting for re-assembly: It’s overwhelming and virtually impossible to get a handle on. I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing the year and have culled together a list of our unforgettable moments. There really is no way to look at this year without talking about the shake-ups in the arts community. UNCW’s Theatre Department and Cultural Arts Program turned the wheel of time and transition. Professor Thomas Salzman joined UNCW as the new chair of the theatre department. He already is dazzling people with his thoughtful lighting design, and I hope he decides to stay for quite some time. Shane Fernando of UNCW Presents resigned his position last spring to become the first director of the CFCC’s new Humanities and Fine Arts Center. A few months later, noted pianist, cultural treasure and head of UNCW Cultural Arts, Norman Bemelmans, resigned his position in a letter that clarified how the university’s treatment of the arts staff was far from considerate. UNCW’s loss will hopefully be the gain of music-loving audiences across the region. Thalian Association’s Board of Directors made multiple headlines in their quest to switch out the changing of the guard. Artistic director Tom Briggs and Thalian Association Children’s Theater (TACT) artistic director Jason Aycock were caught off guard about their forced resignations. Though furor has died down with the investiture of new artistic director David Loudermilk, the transition could have been handled with more grace (and, frankly, kindness). In a peaceful transition of power, Chiaki Ito and Justin Smith handed over the reins of City Stage to Rachel Moser and Nick Gray. So far the new incarnation of City Stage Co. has produced “Carrie the Musical” and “A Christmas Story the Musical.” As well, they’ve announced plans for a Fringe Festival in January of 2015. We also lost stalwarts of the theatre community in 2014: Donna Green, the co-producer of Techmoja Dance and Theater Company, passed away during the summer. She and her son, Kevin Lee-y Green, founded Techmoja, which continues to present shows. Green was a big presence in TACT and at the Community Arts Center, as well. She has served at least two generations of children’s theatre and will be missed dearly. The recent passing of Lou Criscuolo, who founded Opera House Theatre Company, will
leave a hole in our community for quite some time. His three decades of local guidance and work touched the lives of many on and offstage. He will be forever embedded in the trenches of local theatre. More so, his legacy will ensure the Opera House shows always go on! On a happier note, this was a standout year for the birth of new theatre companies: C’est La Guerre debuted with Charles Busch’s “The Lady in Question,” Up All Night Productions opened with Zeb Mims’ original script “Forget About It,” and Outrageous Pelican Productions—a group focusing on women artists and issues—produced “What Doesn’t Kill Me” (an evening of one-acts by Susan Steadman). Dram Tree Shakespeare gave audiences a taste of The Bard and what is to come as they performed scenes and monologues during the 2014 Riverfest. In July Opera Wilmington sold out every performance in their premiere offering of “The Merry Widow.” Improv fans cheered at the opening Dead Crow Comedy Room (which came from the ashes of Nutt Street Comedy Room) and the resurrection of their weekly improv show. They’ve also introduced a new late night talk show, “Late Fear,” courtesy of Willis Maxwell. Big Dawg Productions probably took the cake this year with their run of “The Hermit of Fort Fisher” by Burlington playwright David Wright. The play looked at the life of Robert Harrill, Carolina Beach’s most famous resident. Harrill was known to most of the world as “The Fort Fisher Hermit.” He died under mysterious circumstances over 30 years ago, but his common-sense philosophy and the impact of his life is still clearly felt in our area. Big Dawg sold out almost as soon as the show opened, so they extended the run and actually had people looking for tickets on Craigslist! Following the initial success, they moved the show to Brunswick Little Theatre in Southport for a second sold-out run! Anyone in the production side will admit how difficult it is to make money in theatre, much less sell out a show—multiple times! Much praise and admiration goes to their success! When most people think of theatre, they think of the performers onstage. Technicians and designers struggle to remind us how vital their roles are, too. Writers also tend to be largely ignored by the public. Few communities boast as robust a playwrighting community as we do. Over 30 original scripts debuted here this year, not including Super Saturday Fun Time—the weekly children’s theatre show written by Zach Hanner—or PineappleShaped Lamps’ (PSL) monthly sketch-comedy shows, or any episode of the “Sketch-22”
TV show that PSL aired on WWAY at the beginning of the year. If we added those in, the number would be pretty close to 100. Just think about that. We actually had one weekend in 2014 with six original scripts onstage in our fair city. Big Dawg even hosted the first 24-Hour Play Fest. Some highlights of the year include “Baring It 2” (the monologue showcase/fundraiser for Susan Auten at The Browncoat Pub and Theatre), Penny Khout’s “MacDeath” (an adaptation of the Scottish tragedy for young audiences), “Bare Bones” by Liz Bernardo, Richard Fife’s fantasy adventure “Sunchasers,” and two hours of inside jokes about Shakespeare thanks to Anthony Lawson’s “The Bard’s Broads.” While he was settling into his new job at CFCC, Shane Fernando also was directing “Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson” for City Stage. The last show of Smith and Ito’s tenure with the company, it was a hell of a high note to go out on and remains one of two of encore’s favorite musicals of the year. The script, music, performance, direction, choreography, and design elements all came together seamlessly. “A Christmas Story the Musical,” the second show of City Stage Co. under the auspices of Moser and Gray, is our other favorite musical of the year. But credit should also be given to the unmatchable chemistry of Nygel Robinson and Kendra Goehring-Garrett onstage as leads in Opera House Theatre Company’s “Kiss Me, Kate”; it was a high point of the summer. Though big-name musicals might be crowdpleasers, it’s the lesser known, more-challenging dramatic roles that attract actors and showcase some of the best work onstage. Part of the role of art in society is to provide a forum and lens through which the discussion that moves us as humans can happen. “Red,” Thalian Association’s offering about the life and death of Mark Rothko, and the first show under Loudermilk’s direction and
with Sam Robison as director, was a hit. It starred Robb Mann and Patrick Basquill, and was some of the best work of either actor. Likewise, UNCW Theatre Department’s production of the groundbreaking work by Jackie Sibblies Drury, “We are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915” defied description. It showcased not only a pertinent and timely script, but a group of performers who bared themselves and explored the human psyche in ways that would be difficult even for seasoned professionals. On a similar-yet-different note, the cast of Jim Leonard Jr.’s masterpiece, “The Diviners,” at City Stage touched truth in its portrayal of a small town wrestling with its faith during The Great Depression. Kenneth Roseander’s creation of Buddy Layman, the boy who could feel water, as a real person and not a caricature was a marvel to behold. The Browncoat Pub and Theatre also produced two shows that were especially noteworthy. They debuted an unexpected commercial success in the early part of the year with “Gallery” by CJ Tour. Directed by Caleb Andrew Ward, it was essentially Sartre set in a comic-book universe. As well, their production, “Boy’s Life,” came about as a passion project for performers Hank Toller, Chase Harrison and Brendan Carter. It explored the sadder aspects of arrested development and narcissism. Though far from a complete view of the year, it represents the highlights that stand out in making our theatre community so prominenet. If you only have one New Year’s resolution for 2015, perhaps exploring the amazing world of live theatre will top it. These talented folks can only work on their craft if they have audience to support it.
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Film in Review:
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Looking back at the best films of 2014 By: Anghus
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t the end of the year, critics have a tendency to affix a rating. They combine all the movies they saw over the past 12 months and determine if it was a good or bad year in film. Lots of my peers have given 2014 a drubbing because there was no standout film: no cinematic experience that cut through the treacle and defined itself as the best of the best. I find this entire practice barbaric and frankly a tad bit pedestrian. Every year has its fair share of good and bad movies. There was a lot to like in 2014, including a handful of instant classics. It was a year that produced some fantastic big-budget blockbusters and some challenging smaller films that made a strong impression. Here it is: the crème de la crème. Birdman Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu Starring Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis Rated R Director Alejandro González Iñárritu has created the near-perfect motion picture. A tale of sound and fury, it ultimately signifies both everything and nothing. It’s the story of an aging movie star desperate for artistic respect from a world that only sees him as the rubber-suited superhero that made him famous. It’s a masterpiece of technical filmmaking, buoyed by the tragic vapidity of characters obsessed with the most frivolous pursuits. “Birdman” is genius at work. The Theory of Everything Directed by James Marsh Starring Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones Rated PG-13 The most heartbreaking movie of the year is the true-life story of Stephen Hawking and his wife, Jane. A passionate romance and a brilliant mind are ultimately ravaged by a debilitating illness. Eddie Redmayne turns in a career-defining performance as Hawking. He captures Hawking’s charisma even when confined to a wheelchair. I’m not at all surprised that “The Theory of Everything” is about sacrifice, given the subject matter. But when you realize that all the work and effort poured into a relationship can still lead to failure, it creates a gut-wrenching sucker punch that makes me love this movie. The Grand Budapest Hotel Directed by Wes Anderson Starring Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham Rated R I’ve always loved Wes Anderson’s body of work. I was a little let down by “Moonrise Kingdom,” which felt like his most uninspired movie. I was starting to wonder if Anderson’s shtick had become tired. This year he came back
punches. “The Raid” was a great action movie, but “The Raid 2” takes away the confined settings for some breathtaking spectacle and jaw-dropping (or is that jaw-breaking) fun. “The Raid 2” throws a lot of good punches, as well as throwing the gauntlet down to every other action film on the face of the Earth. This is the bar to which other action films should aspire to.
with the best movie of his career: a somber and surreal tale of an old hotel, with a rich ensemble of characters. Ralph Fiennes shows his comedic chops may be even more finely honed than his dramatic ones as the amazing Gustav H. The latest Wes Anderson storybook takes viewers to a bygone era of service in a gilded hotel that no longer exists. Anderson’s regulars, including Willem Dafoe, Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, and Tilda Swinton, return to deliver the most charming movie of 2014. It’s a fable about the ills of chasing fortune and the simple pleasures of our youth that most would give anything to get back. Guardians of the Galaxy Directed by James Gunn Starring Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper Rated PG-13 The most fun movie of the year is a wild romp through outer space. Marvel Studios continues to have their finger on the pulse of pop culture. While the plot makes little sense to anyone who didn’t have their head buried in comic books throughout their adolescence, the inspired cast of “Guardians of the Galaxy” deliver an engaging ensemble of lone wolves. They are forced to team up to try to save a friendly planet from the evil machinations of a religious zealot with a world-smashing hammer. It’s crazy fun, crazy good, and just plain crazy. Chris Pratt is the breakout star of the year and a fascinating, unconventional leading man.
starred Michael Douglas. Now, it’s Ben Affleck, who plays a troubled husband who seems oddly calm when his wife vanishes from the face of the Earth. The investigation begins to point toward him as the primary suspect. Everyone turns on him, but there may be more to his wife’s disappearance than he first thought. Director David Fincher delivers an extremely tense movie about dysfunction, drama and the unseen dangers of married life. Rosamund Pike comes seemingly from nowhere to deliver the most inspired performance of the year. Ben Affleck continues to ascend higher and higher from the ash pile that was once his career. It may be the most fascinating comeback in the history of Hollywood.
Snowpiercer Directed by Joon-ho Bong Starring Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton Rated R I love surprises. I was familiar with director Joon-ho Bong from a slate of widely praised Asian films. In “Sonwpiercer,” he takes on a story, based on a popular manga, about a train that houses the last of the world’s survivors. His first English-language film is a manic blend of action and drama. The front of the train shelters the elite, who live in a life of borrowed luxury. The back of the train comprises the dregs of humanity, as they are forced to live a servile existence in squalor. When the natives become restless, they fight their way to the front of the train, crossing through one car at a time. “Snowpiercer” is an exceptional potboiler of a film that features way more depth than other movies of the same ilk.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Directed by Matt Reeves Starring Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Andy Serkis Rated PG-13 The first new “Planet of the Apes” film was a great reset for a series in desperate need of some invention. It gave a glimpse into the origins of the intelligent apes and just how they were unleashed onto an unsuspecting society. The sequel ups the ante by pushing audiences 10 years ahead. At the end of the first film, viewers know there are smart apes and a virus that could potentially wipe out mankind. “Dawn” shows the fulfilment of that promise. Humans are struggling to survive. When an encampment of survivors tries to repopulate San Francisco and power up a dam in Caesar’s (Andy Serkis) territory, the peaceful negotiation soon degrades to age-old hatreds and distrust. This is fast becoming the smartest and most fun franchise in show business.
Gone Girl Directed by David Fincher Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike Rated R “Gone Girl” makes me realize just how much I miss those grand old thrillers of the 1980s and ‘90s. In those days, this movie would have
The Raid 2 Directed by Gareth Evans Starring Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, Arifin Putra Rated R You know what I miss? Action films: good, old-school action films that aren’t afraid to pull
Noah Directed by Darren Aronofsky Starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly Rated PG-13 Darren Aronofsky’s sort-of-biblical epic is a polarizing piece of cinema. Some people find “Noah” too weird. I think it’s just weird enough. Russell Crowe plays the instrument of salvation for the animals of the Earth, but believes The Creator wants him and his family to finish their duty and then die. The question of man’s place in the world is questioned with great fervor and passion. If the moral and ethical dilemmas don’t satisfy you, there are giant rock monsters finding rabid hordes of sinners. The greatest compliment I can pay the film is, “I’ve never seen anything like it,” which is probably why I love it so much. The Double Directed by Richard Ayoade Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mia Wasikowska Rated R Richard Ayoade (“Submarine”) has turned into a subtle, deft director. His second film tells the story of a troubled young man whose existence is upended when his doppelganger arrives at work. They walk alike, they talk alike, but only one seems able to capitalize on the many opportunities presented to him. Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”) does a great job in a dual role that sees Ayoade paying tribute to the works of filmmakers like Terry Gilliam, with some strange, stylized shenanigans.
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Artistic Highlights:
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A year in review for the local art scene By: Jay Workman
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ne of my all-time favorite bumper stickers reads: “EARTH without ART is EH.” It’s a clever statement that expresses how meaningless life is without something creative to tell its story. A wealth of stories are embedded in the geography and history of the Cape Fear region. They symbiotically exist with the performances, street sculptures and gallery exhibits created by those who live here today. It is my hope that 2014 will be viewed as a prelude to when Wilmington, a sleepy beach town with an historic past, became known as an art city on the rise. From “Corrugated World” to The SARUS Festival, which held performances that stretched across the area map, the Port City continued to attract and inspire an abundance of creative talent. In other words, 2014 didn’t disappoint. Living in an electronic age, where a year’s passing has become synonymous with upgrading technology, makes for quite the inventive story (or post). In Feb-
ruary, Jeannette Hopper began hanging her three-chapter visual blog at Costello’s Piano Bar. Traversing concepts of nature and society through hand-carved prints, paintings and sketches, “Dancing Through My Blogosphere” mixed classic art forms with today’s tech-savvy terms. It insisted viewers take a closer look at what holds people’s attention these days. The Cameron Art Museum dazzled this year with impressive programs, events and installations; however, none felt as interactive and entertaining as James Grashow’s “Corrugated World.” The exhibition featured works made entirely of cardboard. His larger-than-life monkeys, birds, flowers, and dancers transformed our familiar world and invigorated it with the use of forgotten material. Much like the transformation of Grashow’s cardboard, 2014 was a time of renewal and resurgence in Wilmington. Chet Fisher reopened Era Gallery in March with his most successful show to date and downtown’s Brooklyn Arts District hit an economic upswing.
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Emerging talent: Andrew Bopes explored Carl Jung’s theory of the collective unconscious with mixed-media drawings in his 2014 exhibit, “Emergence.” Photo, courtesy of the artist.
Amid new housing construction and Cape Fear Community College’s multimillion dollar Humanities and Fine Arts Building, the north side borough is expanding. Premier gallery spot SALT Studio is now a year old, and top-tier eatery, Canapé, plays host to art shows curated by Blair Nidds every six to eight weeks. Nearby, CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery continues to woo visitors with its stylishly curated exhibits and streetfacing windows. Viewing Sally Jacob’s large abstract tondos from inside or out proved to be a fascinating lesson in visual excavation. The arrival of warmer weather promised less clothing, as it usually does, but one of its shows made it hard not to peek. In July Wabi Sabi Warehouse presented “Man Uncovered,” a multimedium exhibit centered on the male form. The aim was to generate a dialogue about gender interpretation and creating equality in the marketplace. While the show may not have changed the paradigm of how we see the male body, there were a lot of amazing and unexpected conversations about penises.
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Keeping it local on the grandest of scales, The SARUS Festival’s sitespecific and experimental art featured over 30 performers that appeared in historic downtown, at area beaches and in venues like Jengo’s Playhouse. Introduced to southeastern North Carolina in 2007, the goal of SARUS is to spark a sense of hope in the arts and stimulate intellectual thinking. Comprising a smorgasbord of art forms— including visual, sound, choreography, theatre, dance, performance, interactive, sculpture, concept, film, and installation—it was easily the most involved and entertaining event of the year. The esteemed No Boundaries International Art Colony also has local roots. Each year it beckons artists from across the globe to the tranquil shores of Bald Head Island. Once gathered, the local, regional, national, and international artists experience two weeks of uninterrupted focus that blends multicultural art forms and bolsters the artistic reputation of our town. As the history of No Boundaries has shown, it often takes community talent and involvement to spur the artistic presence of a place. In his recent show, “Emergence,” Andrew Bopes debuted mixed-media, abstract-expressionistic drawings on paper that he made from used tomes donated by Old Books on Front Street. The DNA-like strands layer the paper in organic patterns that are inspired by Carl Jung’s theory of the collective unconscious. His goal is to mirror the evolution of larger patterns in his work by producing larger scale murals for display in public places. Citing Wilmington’s lack of urban art, his future project seeks a community-wide, collaborative effort to display works in public places. Bopes’ undertaking, while in the earliest stages of conceptualization, is symbolic of what Wilmington has strived to achieve as an artful community this past year. It is only by banding together and creatively driving forward that we can solidify the stories that make up our rich history and ensure that there are blank pages to fill for all the years to come.
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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
ArtExposure will be showing fine arts and crafts all under 100.00 in our main gallery. Give the gift of art at affordable prices. All of our artists are from North Carolina. This a great opportunity to support the arts and give a beautiful handmade gift at the same time. This show will remain until the 23rd of December. We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and by appointment. We have added five new artists since September working in fused glass, woodworking, pottery and photography. Take the drive to visit and see the works of more than 40 NC artists.
New Elements Gallery
201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) • www.newelementsgallery.com
The 30th Annual Holiday Show features tons of great art, crafts and jewelry from over 40 artists. Select thoughtful, creative gifts in a wide range of prices that will make this a memorable holiday season for all your friends and family. The 30th Annual Holiday Show will remain on display through January 3rd, 2015. Special Holiday Hours: December 1st - 23rd, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; December 24th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.
WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY
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Cape Fear Community College's Wilma W. Daniels Gallery hosts the No Boundaries International Art Colony 2014 Exhibition. Participating artists include: Alejandro Teves (Argentina), Christopher Alexander (NC, USA), Gabriel Kelley (TN, USA), Gayle Tustin (NC, USA), Jennifer Page (NC, USA), Joel Fernando (CO, USA), Karl Mullen (Ireland/MA, USA), Keltsey Mattachione (NC, USA), Khalid el Bekay (Morocco/Spain), Laurinda Stockwell (NM, USA), Lázaro Hernandez (Cuba), Michael Van Hout (NC, USA), Michelle Connolly (UK/Australia/NC, USA) and Pamela Toll (NC, USA). Exhibition hangs through January 16 and admission is free. Regular gallery hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-5pm and Fridays 12-3:30pm.
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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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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
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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
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 its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929. SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials. ■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m. ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.
Holiday Inn Resort
Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach. ■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat.. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com
Halligan's pub
“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious
entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop & Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com
The little dipper
Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433. ■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates 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
Mix or Match
Ogden Tap Room
Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a happy camper. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-Midnight, Fri & Sat 11:00am-1:00 am, Sunday Noon - Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8:00-10:00 ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com
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: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.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 p.m. -.9:30 p.m. ■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com
hibachi to go
If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or
Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99! Visit us at our Ogden location where you can dine- in or takeout or our Hampstead location where you can drive-thru, walk-up, or take-out. ■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200 ■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.com
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. 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. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:
Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive. ■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!
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
the trolly stop
Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921
Southport (910) 457-7017 Front St. Wilmington (910) 251-7799 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com
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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
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.
Dinner Theatre theatrenow
TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features
weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street 910.399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington and Greater Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.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. 5916 Carolina Beach Rd.; 910-769-1536. ■ PRINCESS ST: Monday 10:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM ■ CAROLINA BEACH: Mon-Sat 10:30AM to 9PM Sunday 11:00AM to 8:00PM ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and Monkey Junction ■ WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.the-greeks.com or www. facebook.com/thegreeksnc
Indian Tandoori Bites
Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 112:30 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 ELIZABETH’S PIZZA
A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily.
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A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us at 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-2511005 for take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue). ■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.
eddie romanelli's
is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com
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 onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.
siena trattoria
Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients. ■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com
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!
Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE
Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road #24 ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net
Latin American San Juan CafÉ
Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Nightly specials ■ WEBSITE: www.sanjuancafenc.com
Organic LOVEY’S MARKET
Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organix salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice
Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!” ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded. ■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.
6132-11 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 791-1117 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: The freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank! ■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.com
oceanic
Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding re-
Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com
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
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Carolina Ale House
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.
DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR
Home of the freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank. Try one of our signature entrees like Fish Bites Tuna Filet, Stuffed Flounder or The Fishermans Stew. We have unique appetizers like Oyster Bombs, Shrimp Bombs, or Grouper Cheeks(who knew Groupers had cheeks!!). Have your Fresh Catch prepared to your delight, pan seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or fried. We will accomodate any taste. The Daily Special Board features creative dishes that highlight our Chef’s creative culinary skills. We make a fantastic steamer platter with Crab Legs, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and Mussels. The possibilities are endless. We have the largest selection of seafood in the area. Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal, we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted!
hell's kitchen
■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday
Seafood
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Sports Bar 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. 763-4133.
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Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters. ■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net
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.
■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector
ceptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.
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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.
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 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 toTropical 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. ■ 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.
■ 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. 910343-0200 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 is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in
TVs in Wilmington. ■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAfÉ
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
vegetarian/Vegan Sealevel restaurant
The Sealevel family is settling in to making the cozy most of sweater season with a variety of soups and hot beverages: mulled cider, nondairy hot cocoa,ginger-hibiscus tea, hot sake...You won't need a coat after a cup of the regularly featured Thai-style hot 'n' spicy coconut curry soup, made without meat or dairy products, with Thai chilies and lemongrass; chase away chills with the BBQ tofu and eggplant tostada; commune with your lentil burger-lovin soul over a portobello melt and a side of hot potato chips with vegan chipotle dip. Desserts are shifting into seasonal favorites: gluten free and vegan sweet potato and apple pies; gluten free brownies with nondairy chocolate frozen cream, assorted vegan and gluten free cookies round out the sweet fare. Ask about delivery; party space/dancehall available. Lunch everyday but Tuesday. Dinner Thurs, Fri and Sat, 5-9. Check our specials, updated daily on Facebook! ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-intolerant and seafood-friendly fare! ■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com
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Wayside Resolutions:
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A glimpse of dead-before-they-started promises for the new year By: Rosa Bianca
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eviewers are people; often crass and cynical people, but people nonetheless. Like everyone else, we make New Year’s resolutions that we have no intention or chance of maintaining ‘til President’s Day. In fact, we’re lucky to make it to Martin Luther King Day. Mine are a lot like most other people’s. Actually, they look a lot like most people’s— just adjusted for the review-writing milieu. They’re well-intentioned and still unlikely to last. But in the spirit of the season, here are my guaranteed-to-fail, no-hope-of-succeeding resolutions for 2015. 1. Lay Off The Fried Food Looking over the last several months of my reviews, I see an alarming trend toward pub fare. Burgers and fries make up a high percentage of my caloric intake. Like most people, I have to be concerned about my health. So picking up a few more broiled fish and brown
rice plates might be in order. Really, it’s just good sense. Why It Ain’t Gonna Happen: Wilmington is one of the drinkingest cities in the country. We denizens of the Port City live under the misapprehension that the town is the bastard love child of New Orleans and Boston. Where there’s drinking, there are bars. And where there are bars, there are deep fryers. Sure, I can pick up a salad now and again, but unless I’m reviewing a high-quality eatery like Manna or Canapé, there’s little purpose. Lighter fare in bars is often a concession and not a focus for the kitchen. Reviewing restaurants requires at least an attempt to sample the fare in which the eatery specializes. I wouldn’t review The Port City Chophouse without having a bite of steak after all. So expect to see the words “beer-battered” in future reviews. 2. Expand My Vocabulary We all want to improve our minds. Learning new words is a great goal, and it makes us seem smarter and makes crossword puzzles
easier. I will endeavor to find new ways to describe my dining experiences, and applying new vocabulary would be a fine method of improving the column. Why It Ain’t Gonna Happen: How many ways do you say, “Too much damned salt?” There are limits to foodie vocabulary, and words get overused. I read an article last year about food terminology that food writers hoped would fall by the wayside. At the top of the list was “unctuous.” I don’t know what I’d do without unctuous. Add to my limitations an editor who frowns on overt cruelty. Here’s a favorite line from last year: “Sometimes I like to imagine the row of spices within the chef’s grasp as I taste my dinner. At [redacted], I just imagined a dozen salt shakers lining the shelf.” I sometimes write things like that to amuse myself; however, they often wind up in the delete file for unnecessary pomposity, and with good reason. While I applaud encore’s editorial restraint, it’s another obstacle to keeping my verbiage fresh and interesting. 3. Observe Meatless Mondays Every year I promise myself that I’ll make a greater effort to expand my review for the 26 encore |december 24 – 30, 2014 | www.encorepub.com
benefit of Wilmington’s vegetarian and vegan populations. I follow new developments in those communities and frequently converse with friends about navigating the restaurant scene whilst remaining meat-free. So obligating myself to at least one day a week without a bite of flesh could go a long way to improving Grub and Guzzle for the veggie set. Why It Ain’t Gonna Happen: There are just too many limitations on review writing without adding obstacles on my own. Some restaurants just aren’t designed for vegetarians. And even the ones that cater to them only dedicate a minor portion of the menu to herbivorous dining. It is exceedingly difficult to walk into a restaurant with the intention of writing an informative review while simultaneously writing off more than 80 percent of the menu. Meatless Monday would be great for me personally, but the column would have to suffer for it. So there it is: Three resolutions that won’t make it much further than the first tick of the clock in 2015. In fact, you can look forward to my next review of the Dead Crow Comedy Club: a fun little bar with good burgers and fries. I’ll do my best not to call the maplebourbon bacon unctuous. It’s the least I can do ‘til February.
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Holiday Dining:
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When cooking for Christmas just doesn’t cut it By: Shea Carver
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Szechuan 132 419 S College Road • 910-799-1426 Szechuan 132 is a Wilmington institution and will be offering lunch and dinner at their University Landing restaurant on Christmas Eve. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., they’ll serve their full menu, including new items like Robasil Chicken or Shangri La Shrimp, and older favorites, like Rosemary Lamb.
t’s becoming a quintessential holiday tradition for travelers of the season, as well as folks who just want to skip the entire day of cooking to enjoy more quality time with their families: dining out on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Numerous restaurants across the Port City are staying open on December 24 and 25 to allow folks a fill of tasty holiday offerings without lifting a single finger to chop, stir, serve, or clean up afterward.
low tide pub 4540 Fountain Drive • 910-312-2738 The season is all about giving, and Low Tide Pub will be doing just that. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., they’ll be serving the less fortunate a traditional Christmas dinner of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, and dinner rolls, with dessert and drinks. Anyone who wishes to help or to donate to the dinner can contact Eleanor Deschamps at 910-312-2738.
A southern christmas: Casey's Buffet will be serving up their Sunday menu this Christmas Eve. Courtesy photo.
INDOCHINE 7 Wayne Drive • 910-251-9229 Want to relive the famed restaurant scene from “A Christmas Story” because the dog ate
your turkey? Though Indochine may not serve up Peking duck, they do have a delicious assortment of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine for you to sink your teeth into! They’re open on Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will be serving their full menu, which includes items like panang curry, drunken noodles, lettuce wraps, pho bac, and so much more. SWEET ‘N’ SAVORY 4540 Fountain Drive • 910-313-2738 From 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sweet ‘n’ Savory will serve a traditional Christmas dinner for $29.99 an adult and $15.99 for kids 4-11 (all kids under 4, free). Food is served family-style, all-you-can eat and has boundless options, like slow-roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes, shrimp ‘n’ grits, pork roast, creamed spinach, squash casserole, and desserts galore, from key lime pie to banana pudding. Must make reservations ahead of time and request Christmas dinner seating. ROKO 6801-105 Parker Farm Road 910-679-4783 On Christmas Eve, Roko will be serving traditional Italian favorites, including handmade pastas from head chef and proprietor Jadran Peros. Plus, they’ll have a feature entrée of osso buco—a crosscut veal shank braised with vegetables and served potato gnocchi. Family-run, the restaurant treats customers like family, too, so it’s a warm and cozy spot to spend the holidays.
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FOX AND HOUND 920 Town Center Drive • 910-509-0805 Those who prefer to sip and nibble at a bar on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day will have the option to do just that at Fox and Hound in Mayfaire. They’ll be open until 9 p.m. on December 24 and from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. on December 25. Plus, they’re serving a full menu, offering up burgers and sandwiches, wings and wedges, flatbreads and fish and chips, and so much
CAPRICE BISTRO 10 Market Street • 910-815-0810 On Christmas Eve, Chef Thierry Moity will be serving up a three-course, prix-fixe dinner for $39.95. The French bistro always has been known for its consistency in delicious cuisine with eclectic charm. They’ll serve dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and they accept reservations. SLICE OF LIFE 122 Market Street • 910-251-9444 After gobbling all the roast beast you possibly can with the fam, head over to Slice of Life’s downtown location for a relaxing brew. They’ll open at 7 p.m. on Christmas and serve through the late-night crowd ‘til 3 a.m. Grab a slice of pizza after unwinding with a few cocktails. college diner 911 S. College Road • 910-793-0991 Aside from its heavy Greek menu and homey fare, along with tons of breakfast items, sandwiches and such, the College Diner will be open Christmas Day. Their full menu will be available, and they’ll have turkey and ham entrées available, too. kornerstone bistro 8262 Market Street • 910-686-2296 On Christmas Eve, Kornerstone will open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and serve their regular menu of pastas and pizzas. They’re planning to serve seasonal favorites to help celebrate the season in all of its deliciosity! Casey's buffet 5559 Oleander Drive • (910) 798-2913 On Christmas Eve, Casey’s Buffet will be serving up a traditional holiday feast from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Their menu will include turkey, ham, roast beef, BBQ chicken, dressing, ovenbaked cornbread, and homemade biscuits. As well, they will have their daily Southern soulfood buffet choices and dessert. As well, folks can dine on their offerings at home by enlisting their catering services.
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he time has come to make resolutions and get out the party hats. 2015 is fast approaching, and Wilmington has a host of events primed to ensure this New Year’s Eve will be one for the books. Here’s a preview of events taking place across town:
Across ILM A preview of New Year’s Eve events happening around town
Pretty in Pink ‘80s Prom Blockade Runner Beach Resort 275 Waynick Boulevard; (910) 256-2251 Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the lap of luxury at Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach. The decadent destination will offer up a night perfect to jumpstart 2015, with a party and an all-inclusive package. The complete package will run $300 and includes a one-night stay for two at the oceanfront resort, with a welcoming gift. The fun will get underway with their Pretty in Pink ‘80s Prom, complete with live music by the cover band Mighty McFly. Party-goers are encouraged to come dressed to the nines, with teased hair, shoulder pads and all. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will make the rounds,
1920s Paris Dinner Canapé, 1001 N. Front St. (910) 769-3713 Having opened just this year, Canapé will deliver a night of indulgence to ring in 2015. Ornamented with a 1920s Paris theme, guests will enjoy a fivecourse menu, with craft cocktail pairings for each course (nonalcoholic and wine options also will be available). Fare willl include oysters and caviar, foie gras torchen, langoustine and truffles, filet of beef, and petit fours. There will be two seatings: One at 6:30 p.m. and one at 8:30 p.m. Live music and a complimentary champagne toast will lift the festive spirits. Reservations are $100, and can be made by calling (910)
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and there will be a champagne toast at midnight. Guests can recover from the night with breakfast in the East Ocean Front dining room on Thursday morning. Folks also can purchase a partyonly ticket for $100. For more information, call (910) 256-2251
769-3713; make them by December 27 for a 15 percent discount, or email canapetherestaurant@gmail.com by December 27, with "New Year's 2014" in the subject line, for a chance to win a free dinner. The Bon Baiser NYE Masquerade Ziggy’s By the Sea, 208 Market Street One of Wilmington’s premier nightlife hubs, Ziggy’s by the Sea, will yield a New Year’s Eve to remember with The Bon Baiser (french for the good kiss) New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball. Featuring spun tunes by DJ Battle, DJ SBz and DJ Brewtal, Ziggy’s will begin pouring from their open bar at 9 p.m. Attendees can put on their best masquerade masks and attire to flaunt their stuff for photographers. Tickets are $45, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Make A Wish Foundation. Eastbound on the Rooftop Reel Cafe, 100 South Front St. (910) 251-1832 Enjoy a rooftop view on New Year’s Eve at Reel Cafe. All three levels of the local haunt will come alive on December 31 for an extravaganza unlike any other. Live acoustic music from Jeremy Norris will permeate the patio while dance music spun by DJ Time ensues on the second floor. Eastbound will entertain with their rock-country tunes on the rooftop, which will be outfitted with a heated tent. The night’s specials
will include $2.50 Coors Light and $4 Ezra Brooks Cinnamon, and menu items will be available until 2 a.m. The festivities kick off at 8 p.m. New Year’s Noon The Children’s Museum of Wilmington 116 Orange Street (910) 254-3534 Before the adults imbibe their glasses of bubbly, the Children’s Museum of Wilmington will hold a special event for the kiddies, which will take place on December 31 and January 1. Fun for the whole family, the museum will offer a juice toast for 2015. Party crowns, streamer sticks, glittery slime and more will be doled out. The festivities all lead to a confetti toss at noon in the courtyard. Starting at 10 a.m. on both days, a 15-month membership will be available for the price of 12 months. Members are get in for free, and admission is $9 per person for everyone else. Une Soirée Cabaret TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. (910) 399-3669 Head over to TheatreNOW for a New Year’s Eve party and dinner. The night will feature a French-inspired cabaret show, and a five-course French dinner tasting. Can-can dancers, acrobats, live music, comedy and more will pass the time until the clock strikes midnight. Party favors will
be handed out and, of course, there will be a champagne toast to celebrate the beginning of 2015. Tickets, which are $80 per person and $150 per couple, can be purchased at www.theatrewilmington.com. New Year’s Eve Bash Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess Street (910) 763-4133 Ring in the new year at Hell’s Kitchen this year. Alternative country troupe Bootleg Dynasty will be performing throughout the evening. As well, Hell’s Kitchen will be serving up deliciousness from their savory menu until 1 a.m. Party favors will be given out, and there will be a money balloon drop at midnight. Folks can feast their eyes upon an ice sculpture, too. The party starts at 9 p.m., and admission is a $10 cover. New Year’s Eve Party Sputnik, Pravda and KGB 23 N. Front St. (910) 254-9853 Give a sendoff to 2014 right at Sputnik, Pravda and KGB. All three floors will ratchet up the energy with tunes spun by DJ Milk, DJ Riz, DJ DST, DJ Rio, and DJ Rene. Make reservations now at www. facebook.com/pravdawilmington for $100 or $200 for a night of VIP status. The reservation includes a bottle of champagne, party favors, and a reserved table. The fun kicks off at 9 p.m.
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holiday events HOLIDAY TRAIN EXPO Ea. weekend through 12/28, 6pm: presented by the Cape Fear Model Railroad Society. Come see the enchanged wonderland of trains including the all new Polar Express featuring scenes from the movie, a new working lyaout featuring trains haulding up to 100 cars and the Christmas Village layout and interactive play layout. Seven exhibits including Z, N, HO, On30, OO, O, and G scale trains with many science features. The expo will be held each weekend through Dec. 28. Admission: for ages 18 and up; $3 for ages 3-17; free
for children under 3. Cape Fear Model Railroad Society, 705 S. Kerr Ave. (next to Goodwill). MAYFAIRE WINDOW-LIGHT DISPLAY Mayfaire merchants have partnered with local schools to bring you a lighted Holiday Window Art Showcase. Come celebrate the season and create new family traditions at Mayfaire. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and stroll the streets of Mayfaire through December 31 and view the magical lighted Holiday Window Displays, created by the following Wilmington Students. Mayfaire Shopping Center, 6835 Conservation Way NEW YEAR’S NOON 12/31, 1/1, 10am: Countdown to the New Year
with the Children’s Museum of Wilmington! Toast to 2015 with a juice toast, make a party crown, streamer sticks, glittery slime and more! The event culminates with an epic confetti toss at noon in the courtyard! Two days, four hours only: Get a 15-month membership for the price of 12 months! Available only at the Museum during New Year’s Noon! Free for members, $9 per person for non-members. Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange Street NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THEATRENOW 12/31, 6:30pm: New Year’s Eve Party and dinner. “Une Soirée Cabaret”—6pm & 9:45pm. $80/$150 couple. Cabaret show inspired by the
iconic French cabarets with a 5-course French dinner tasting, champagne toast and party favors in the package. Can-can dancers, acrobats, live music, comedy and more to ring in the New Year! Tickets on sale now! www.theatrewilmington. com. 19 S. 10th Street DANCE COOPERATIVE NEW YEAR’S EVE 12/31, 8:30pm-12:30am: The first annual New Year’s Eve Party and Performance by Dance Cooperative at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. Host: Rachael Crawford Goolsby. Dance party, performance, silent auction, food, beer, wine and a champagne toast. Party Theme “The Silver Carpet” —$60/person; $100/couple before 12/15/14; tables available for purchase. Tickets through Thalian Association: (910) 2511788. www.thalian. org
events DOLPHIN DIP 1/1, 11:30am: Join thousands in Surf City to watch or take part in the “Dip” into the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean for the bravest at heart to start the New Year! Get your friends to sponsor your courage. Come to the Dolphin Dip Extravaganza dressed in your best costume and be entered to win prizes! We want to see your most creative and fun designs. Homemade, iconic, bold, and witty…Let’s see what you’ve got! Just remember to keep it family-friendly and waterfriendly, because you must do the dip to win. Roland Avenue Beach Access, 101 Roland Avenue WINTER BRIDE EXPO 1/11, noon: Carolina Wedding Guide has been hosting the Winter Bridal Expo for almost two decades and now they are taking it to the Grand Ballroom in the Wilmington Convention Center. Contact 910 259-8323 or visit http://www.carolinaweddingguide.com/ for more information. 10 Convention Center Dr. STARNEWS MEDIA THEATER AWARDS 1/14, 7:30pm: Winners will be revealed in 22 categories, celebrating the best local theater productions of 2014. The event will be hosted by Rachael Moser and include performances from nominated musicals “Kiss Me Kate,” “Smokey Joe’s Café,” “Carrie: The Musical,” Assassins” and “Into the Woods.” The Lela Thompson Award for Enduring Contribution to Wilmington Theater award will be given posthumously to Opera House Theatre Co. founder Lou Criscuolo. The Land Rover Cape Fear red carpet opens at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: 910-632-2285 or thalianhall. org. Thalian Hall Ballroom, 310 Chestnut St. 150TH ANNIVERSARY: BATTLE OF FT. FISHER 1/17-18/15, Fort Fisher State Historic Site will open North Carolina’s official 2015 commemoration of the events that led to the end of the Civil War 150 years ago by hosting “Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot: the 150th Anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher.” The site will open at 9 am each day, with activities throughout the day., and include recreations of the January 1865 Union attacks on Fort Fishe, representing Union and Confederate soldiers, sailors, and Marines.
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2ND ANNUAL WSO BEETHOVEN 15K/5K 1/25: Join Mr. Beethoven in a great distance event benefiting the Wilmington Symphony and its youth education programs. This is the perfect tune-up race for late winter and early spring marathons and half marathons! Individual and 4-person team entry categories are available. Both 5K and 15K races along with a 1K walk. It features unique picturesque courses through beautiful Brunswick Forest, snazzy tee-shirts, customized 15K finisher medals, inside bathrooms and locker rooms, and a post-race party at the Fitness Center in the Leland Room with adult beverages, good food and vendors and exhibitors. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/beethoven-15k5k.html. 910-791-9262 or email info@wilmingtonsymphony.org. Brunswick Forest, Cape Fear National Clubhouse, 1281 Cape Fear National D
theatre/auditions THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES 1/7, 9:30am and 11:30am: This world premiere is a delightfully funny retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen story. The vain and selfish Emperor is duped by a mother and her son, who convince him they can make him a unique suit of clothes that is not only beautiful but magical — it can only be seen by those who are smart and worthy. Will the Emperor “see” through their plan or get the fate he deserves? Free school performance for Grades 2 & 3. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd. I BELIEVE I CAN FLY “I Believe I Can Fly Concert” featuring The Tenors: Cook, Dixon, and Young and Mrs. Marva Mapson Robinson shows Fri., 2/6. The Celebrating the Dream Commemorative Concert with the Fayetteville Symphony Chamber Orchestra will be at 7:30 pm at the Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College. Brunswick Community College Box Office at 910-755-7416.
comedy JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE First Mon. of month will feature a stand-up comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar, 9pm; $4. 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. • 12/26, 8pm: Kyle Grooms. 265 N. Front Street. PSL PRESENTS 1/8, 8pm: Part of ‘s ComedyNOW Wednesdays, PSL Presents is an hour-long collection of brand-new sketch comedy material, written and performed by the award-winning comedy troupe Pineapple-Shaped Lamps. Check it out on the second Wednesday of every month. TheaterNOW, 19 S. 10th St. theatrewilmington.com
music/concerts WILMINGTON SACRED HARP SINGERS 12/28, 1:30pm: 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.” Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. SONIC SPECTRUM 12/31, 8pm: Enjoy an evening of live music with Sonic Spectrum at the U’Nique Community Fund New Year’s Eve Ball! The evening will feature an open bar, dinner catered by Middle of the Island, a champagne toast, and a silent auction. Proceeds at www.wilmingtonsymphony.org, or by calling the symphony office at 910-791-9262. Musicians for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra are local instrumentalists and include UNCW music
faculty and students who rehearse and present orchestral repertoire drawn from the eighteenth to twentieth-first centuries. Instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, bass, percussion, and harp. The Conductor is Dr. Steven Errante, who is also a member of the UNCW Department of Music faculty. About ten concerts per year are produced by the orchestra, including the Masterworks Series, Symphony Pops Concert, and other special events. 5270 Randall Dr. WSO AUDITIONS 1/12: The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for new members on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the UNCW Cultural Arts Building. Times by appointment. Interested musicians must schedule an audition time by emailing the WSO Orchestra Manager, Shirley Lebo at orchestramgr@wilmingtonsymphony.org. Applications and required audition music are available at www.wilmingtonsymphony.org, or by calling the symphony office at 910-791-9262. Musicians for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra are local instrumentalists and include UNCW music faculty and students who rehearse and present orchestral repertoire drawn from the eighteenth to twentieth-first centuries. Instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, bass, percussion, and harp. THERAPEUTIC MUSIC TRAINING 2/7-8; 4/11-12; 6/5-7: Therapeutic bedside music is the mission of the Music for Healing and Transition Program, Inc. (MHTP), a 501c3 notfor-profit educational organization. MHTP offers classes at 12 sites in the U.S. Classes will be held at the Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center of Lower Cape Fear Hospice and at the Davis Com-
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art 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 DRAW WHAT YOU HEAR EXHIBITION Through Dec: A unique display of art created by children at Messiah, interpreting the Christmas story through song. The Big Picture Gallery at Messiah Lutheran Church, 3302 S. College Rd 30TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW New Elements features works from over 40 artists: Betty Brown, Fritzi Huber, Ann Parks McCray, Mary Rountree Moore, Charles Robertson, Hiroshi Sueyoshi, Owen Wexler, and Dina Wilde-Ramsing. Showcasing an incredible variety of original paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber and more, the exhibition will remain on display through 1/3. Gallery is sponsoring a fundraiser for Domestic Violence Shelter and Services. All purchases of $25 between 11/29-12/20 qualify for a raffle ticket. Winner will receive a gift certificate for $300 to New Elements Gallery. Raffle tickets may also be purchased for $5 each. Proceed benefit Domestic Violence Shelter and Services in their mission to eliminate violence against women and their children by empowering those affected to disrupt the
cycle of domestic abuse. 201 Princess St. www. newelementsgallery.com. On display through 1/3 ANN LINDBERG: IN THE PINES 1/15, 5:30pm: This exhibit of paintings and mixed media drawings based on map imagery of the longleaf pine ecosystem is generously supposrted by a Charles L. Cahill Research Award. CAB Art Gallery Cultural Arts Building UNCW, 601 S. College Rd ARTFUEL VOL. 39 Artfuel is pleased to host local art work from Sharon Lafond, Liz Sullivan, Ann Garrett and Vicki O. Live music will be performed by Morris Cardenas, and food and drink will be provided. Come support our local artists. Artfuel Inc., 2165 Wrightsville Ave.
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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. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org. CF SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats. See “Bubble Boy” a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, and “Sheena”, a gigantic Reticulated Python big enough to swallow a human being whole! There are dozens of other incredible live specimens, from huge anacondas to deadly bushmasters from the Amazonian jungle. King Cobras 15 ft long erect their hoods and amaze you. Black Mambas, Spitting Cobras, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, Fer-delances and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. New Christmas exhibit features “Chomp” a gigantic alligator snapping turtle with a head the size of a basketball. Also brand new is the Inland Taipan from Australia, the snake having the world’s deadliest venom. Winter schedule is Wed-Sun, 11 am - 5 pm (until 6 pm on Saturday). Address:
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KIDS AT CAM 1/17, noon: Admission by donation. Come explore our exhibitions and make art you can take home! Don’t miss the afternoon of creativity, inspiration and art! All Ages Welcome. No pre-registration necessary. Parental supervision required at all times. Kids@CAM is fun for the whole family! Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Stree
THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open att 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW
RAP CLUB 1/26, 27, 28, 3:30pm: Choose the beat! Write the lyrics! Record the song for NHC Library’s forthcoming Rap Club album! Why? Because it’s fun, and because research proves that playing with rhyme boosts reading skills. For kids ages 8 and up. Must Preregister using the online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org, or by calling 910-7986393, or by emailing Mr. Scooter at shayes@nhcgov.com. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St.
FILM CLUB 1/8, 4pm: Film Club teaches kids how to make their own movies! Over the course of three lively, interactive sessions, participants work with each other and director Mr. Scooter to create a short film. Through creating their own story on film, children develop narrative skills, practice negotiating conflicts, and learn about the parts of a story, all of which helps them engage with literature when they read. For kids ages 10 to 15. The sessions will take place on January 8th, 22nd, and 29th. Participants must attend all three sessions and must pre-register using the online calendar at www.nhcgov.com, 910-798-6393, or email Mr. Scooter at shayes@nhcgov.com Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St. BABY OBSTACLE COURSE 1/16, 9:30pm: This brand new library program for creepers and toddlers under age two is designed to nurture cognitive development, large motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, and memory. Children’s Librarian Mr. Scooter Hayes is your MC for the Balance Beam of Doom, Radical Rainbow Ball Pit, Treacherous Twin Tunnels, Perilous Puppet Pool, Gonge River Stones, and the Baby Block Abyss! This is a free program and registration is not required. New Hanover County Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd. Children’s Librarian Scooter Hayes, 910-798-6393 / shayes@nhcgov.com ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SURVIVAL SKILLS 1/17, 2pm: Could you defend yourself from a zombie attack? Tweens and teens are invited to learn high intensity, weapons-free self defense techniques from Professional Zombie Hunter Tony Ventimiglia and Zombie Impersonator Scooter Hayes. You’ll also learn awareness skills that can help you evade becoming a victim of live menaces as well as the undead. Come dressed as your choice of zombie or zombie hunter and be prepared for a workout. No registration is needed for this free workshop for ages 10 and up. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd
readings/lectures ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK CLUB 1/6, 6pm: Green is the New Red: An Insider’s Account of a Social Movement Under Siege Will Potter. Books available at Old Books on Front St at discount to book club members. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. DOWNTOWN READERS 1/6, 6:30pm: New book club is looking for members! This is an organizational meeting. If you’re looking for book discussions with fellow readers, please come with ideas about what you’d like the group to discuss and how you’d like the group to work. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut Street PROLOGUE BOOK CLUB 1/12, 7pm: Join Ben Steelman of StarNews Media as he chats with Wilmington writer Taylor Brown, whose short story collection “In the Season of Blood & Gold” was published in 2014. MC Erny Gallery at WHQR, 254 North Front Street
ART CLASSES Art Classes with Lois DeWitt, professional art instructor. Water color, basic drawing, drawing with colored pencils, finding your inner artist, and oil pastels. Small classes, individual guidance. 6905 Southern Exposure. 910-547-8115. MINDFUL INTENTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR 1/3, 9am: Learn what the field of neuroscience has to say about intentions and why only 8% of people who set resolutions keep them but people who set intentions tend to manifest them. We’ll engage in guided meditation and mindful writing practices and create an Intention Board that you can take with you to keep you on track toward manifesting your intentions! Registration is required and is limited to 20. This is my most popular workshop, and it always sells out, so register early! Taught by Jen Johnson, MS, MFA, LPC, RYT mindfulness teacher and psychotherapist. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave
filling out the FAFSA form. The free workshop will be most useful for high school juniors and seniors and their parents. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC is a partnership of Pathways, the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc. Contact: Teresa Bishop, tbishop@nhcgov.com 910-7986371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff R • 1/6, 6:30pm w/Patricia Dew, pdew@nhcgov.com. 910-798-6391. Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd.
PARENT AND CHILD YOGA 1/4-2/22, 3pm: Parent & Child Yoga. Improve overall health, reduce anxiety, enhance brain function, build attention span, deepen impulse control, strengthen bond betwen parent & child. 8 week workshop - $100 (approx. $12/class Certified Yoga Instructor: Wortley Whitehead. Exceptional Educators, LLC, 5022-C Wrightsville Avenue
BEGINNING FENCING CLASSES Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week Beginner Class starts on Tues. 1/6, 6:30pm, in the basement of Tileston Gym, 5th and Ann Streets. Meets Tues/Thurs for 12 session of approximately one hour each. If weather forces cancellations, we will add classes until we reach twelve. Class will teach history, footwork, bladework, rules, tactics, and end in a class tournament. Appropriate for ages 8 -80. 8 session class is $50. You will also need to have a USA Fencing membership for insurance purposes. The noncompetitive membership costs $10 and is good until 1/31/15. Fencers should wear sneakers and loose fitting clothing. CFFA provides all fencing equipment. Class is taught by Greg Spahr, head coach of the Cape Fear Fencing Association. gregoryspahr@yahoo.com or (910) 799-8642. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann sts.
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brary, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. HOMESCHOOL FENCING CLASSES 1/7, 1pm: The next set of Homeschool Fencing Classes will beginon January 7th at 1 pm in the basement of the Tilestin Gym, 5th and Ann Streets, in Wilmington. Class lasts for eight sessions with each session lasting approximately one hour. If weather or other issues force a cancellation we will add classes on until we get to 8 sessions. Teaches history, footwork, bladework, rules, tactics, and end in a class tournament. Appropriate for ages 8 – 18, $40. You will also need to have a USA Fencing membership for insurance purposes. The non-competitive membership costs $10 and is good until 1/13/15. Fencers should wear sneakers and loose fitting clothing. CFFA provides all fencing equipment. gregoryspahr@yahoo.com or (910) 799-8642. Once a student has passed the beginning class, the cost to continues remains at $40 per 8 week session or the standard floor fee of $5 per visit. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann sts. FOSTER PARENT TRAINING 1/8, 6pm: The Arc of North Carolina is offering Free Foster Parent Training in Wilmington, NC and surrounding counties. Come learn how you can impact the life of a child, who needs a loving home. The Arc of NC is a non-profit who has been advocating for individuals and families for over 60 years. We believe well trained families with the support of a caring agency can promote a happier, healthier family for children in foster care. Our training will prepare you for the needs of children in foster care and how to work with the child’s support team to increase the chances of successful family reunification. We offer training according to your availability, daytime trainings as well as in the evening. Training includes: Specialized Foster Parenting training, CPR/First Aid, Medications Administration, Trauma Informed Care, and Behavior Mgt. We welcome families interested in providing Therapeutic Foster Care, Family Foster Care or Respite for Foster Families. Please contact Brian Moeller at 910 538-9421. The Arc of North Carolina, 5041 New Centre Drive Suite 100 SIX-WEEK GRIEF PROGRAM 1/12, 2pm: Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free six-week grief program for those coping with the loss of a spouse from 2-4 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 12-Feb. 16, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr. Discussions include the 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 journey. Registration is mandatory and closes once the series begins. For more information, call 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 appreciated. Addt’l groups will form throughout the year. www. lcfh.org. www.facebook.com/lcfhospice MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION 1/19, 6pm: Free orientation for the MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-week class that will be offered February 2 - March 23, 2015 6-8pm. MBSR teaches mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga to cultivate awareness and reduce stress. Participation in MBSR has been shown to decrease stress, increase peace and well-being, and decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders,
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clubs/notices FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org. SUBURBS WALKING TOURS Every Sat., 10am. Discover ILM through neighborhood walking tours. Forest Hills was the first automobile-oriented suburb in Wilmington, while Streetcar Suburbs tell about the restoration and renewal of Carolina Place and Carolina Heights. Tours: $10 (students, $5). 1.5 hrs; wear comfortable clothing and shoes. THRIVE A Christ-Centered 12-Step Support group, help-
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Thursday of each month. Open to adults 18 and older. Family members welcome. The first Thursday of each month is an educational presentation by Dr.Savard. Third Thursday is member led. Free. 763-8134. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B
ington, and graduate of UNC-Wilmington, will be speaking on the State of the City. For meeting location, please visit our website: wilmingtonncnewcomers.com Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender counties in the last four years is invited to join. 1518 Country Club Rd.
AZALEA COAST EXECUTIVE NETWORK 1/5, 5:30pm: Women helping women grow through Networking, Professional Development and Leadership while increasing business efficiency of all members; promoting good relations between members; assisting members in a social business and educational way; and assisting women in the community to better themselves through education. Dinner included for $15, guest speaker. www.facebook.com/ groups/110830212303409.Cape Fear Seafood, 5226 S. College Rd, Ste 5
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE 1/8, 9:30am: Assistance League of Greater Wilmington, an all-volunteer chapter of a national nonprofit organization. Annually, National Assistance League returns over $38 million to local communities assisting over 1.2 million people. The 26,000 member volunteers in over 120 chapters who contribute to the over 2.8 million service hours make this possible. Our local chapter of over 100 members works together to make our community a better place. All funds raised are returned to the greater Wilmington community. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of every month* (September through May) at 9:30 a.m. New Hanover County Public Library, NE branch, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
MEETUPS FOR TEENS Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free MeetUps for Teens from 5-6:30 p.m. Wed, Jan. 7, Feb. 4 and March 4, at Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Teens may attend one, two or all three workshops. Pizza will be served. Meet other young people who have experienced the death of someone special. A permission form must be signed by a parent or guardian. Pre-reg. mandatory. 910-796-7991. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. www.lcfh.org or facebook.com/lcfhospice ILM NEWCOMERS CLUB The ladies of Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet Thurs., 1/8. Social time begins at 9:30am, followed by our monthly meeting at 10:00am. Our guest speaker will be Bill Saffo, Wilmington Mayor. Mr. Saffo, a native of Wilm-
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Lower Cape Fear Historical Society: Sun., 1/11, 3pm at the Cultural Arts Building, UNCW room 2033. Dr. Kemille Moore, Associate Dean at the College of Art and Sciences will do a presentation on Civil War Photography. Join us as we explore the photographic record of the Civil War, focusing particular attention on battlefield scenes. Local Photographer Harry Taylor will also demonstrate “Wetplate Collodion Photography,” which was used during the Civil War as well as take Tintype photos for a nominal fee. Refreshments will follow. Society’s headquarters is located at the Latimer House at 126 South Third Street. For more information call 910-762-0496, email LCFHS@LatimerHouse.org or visit on line at www.LCFHS.org 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 AZALEA COAST AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 1/20, 7pm: Monthly meeting of the Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club. All amateur radio opera-
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ity, ethics and conflicts of interest Differentiate between board and staff roles Trainings will occur from 5-7pm on Tues., 1/13, 27, 2/3. Dinner provided. Refunds/cancellations: There are no refunds after the registration deadline of 1/9/15. If the class is canceled by UNCW due to low enrollment, inclement weather, etc., a full refund will be issued. Madeline Suite, UNCW Campus 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 mind-altering 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. All calls and contacts are confidential. WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Women of the Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet 9:30am for social time, and 10 for a presentation, Thursday, Aug 14. Jim Flechtner, Executive Director Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, will be Guest Speaker. For meeting location: wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender Counties in the last four years is invited to join. CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www.capefearcameraclub.org CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 3713556. Judy: 383-0374. CHADD Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. http://www.WilmingtonCHADD.org
culinary 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. 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. FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. Free. 910821-0362. 7250 Market St., www.fermental.net.
ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): “Hell is the suffering of being unable to love,” novelist J. D. Salinger wrote. Using that definition, I’m happy to announce you have a good chance of avoiding hell altogether in 2015. If there has been any deficiency in your power to express and bestow love, I think you will correct it. If you have been so intent on getting love that you have been neglectful in giving love, you will switch your focus. I invite you to keep a copy of this horoscope in your wallet for the next 12 months. Regard it as your “Get Out of Hell Free” card. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Beetles are abundant and ubiquitous. Scientists have identified more than 350,000 species, and they are always discovering new ones. In 2011, for example, they conferred official recognition on 3,485 additional types of beetles. I’m seeing a parallel development in your life, Taurus. A common phenomenon that you take for granted harbors mysteries that are worth exploring. Something you regard as quite familiar actually contains interesting features you don’t know about. In 2015, I hope you will open your mind to the novelties and exotica that are hidden in plain sight. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935) was an influential French chef who defined and standardized the five “mother sauces.” But he wasn’t content to be a star in his own country. At the age of 44, he began his “conquest of London,” to bring his spectacular dining experience to British restaurants. He thought it might be hard to sell his new clientele on frogs’ legs, a traditional French dish, so he resorted to trickery. On the menu, he listed it as “Nymphs of the Dawn.” According to my reading of the omens, this is an example of the hocus-pocus that will be your specialty in 2015. And I suspect you will get away with it every time as long as your intention is not selfish or manipulative, but rather generous and constructive. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The entomologist Charles P. Alexander (18891981) devoted much of his professional life to analyzing the insect known as the crane fly. He identified over 11,000 different species, drew 15,000 illustrations of the creatures, and referred to his lab as “Crane Fly Haven.” That’s the kind of single-minded intention I’d love to see you adopt during the first six months of 2015, Cancerian. What I’m imagining is that you will choose a specific, welldefined area within, which you will gleefully explore, experiment and improvise. Is there a subject or task or project you would have fun pursuing with that kind of intensity?
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Twenty miles long, the Onyx River is the longest body of moving water on the continent of Antarctica. Most of the year it’s ice, though. It actually flows for just two or three months during the summer. Let’s hope that continues to be the case for the foreseeable future. It would be a shame if global warming got so extreme that the Onyx melted permanently. Now, let’s talk about your own metaphorical equivalent of the Onyx: a potentially flowing part of your life that is often frozen. I’d love to see it heat up and thaw. I’d love it to be streaming and surging most of the time. In 2015, I think that’s a distinct possibility. Consider making the following declaration your battle cry: “I am the Flow Master!” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he’s in prison.” That quote is attributed to both Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky and Russian author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Regardless of who said it, I urge you to keep it in mind throughout 2015. Like all of us, you are trapped in an invisible prison: a set of beliefs or conditioned responses or bad habits that limit your freedom to act. That’s the bad news. The good news is that, in the coming months, you are poised to discover the exact nature of your invisible prison, and then escape it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When he was 37 years old, actor Jack Nicholson found out that Ethel May, the woman he had always called his mother, was in fact his grandma. Furthermore, his “older sister” June was actually his mom, who had given birth to him when she was 17. His relatives had hidden the truth from him. I suspect that in 2015 you will uncover secrets and missing information that will rival Nicholson’s experience. Although these revelations may initially be confusing or disruptive, in the long run they will heal and liberate you. Welcome them!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In Don DeLillo’s novel “Underworld,” Cotter Martin is a young boy living in New York in the 1950s. The following description is about him. “In school they tell him sometimes to stop looking out the window. This teacher or that teacher. The answer is not out there, they tell him. And he always wants to say that’s exactly where the answer is.” I propose we regard this passage as one of your themes in 2015, Leo. In other words, be skeptical of any authority who tells you where you should or should not be searching for the answers. Follow your own natural inclination, even if at first it seems to be nothing more than looking out the window.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Meupareunia” is an English word that refers to a sexual adventure in which only one of the participants has a good time. I’ll be bold and predict that you will not experience a single instance of meupareunia in 2015. That’s because I expect you’ll be steadily upgrading your levels of empathy and your capacity for receptivity. You will be getting better and better at listening to your intimate allies and reading their emotional signals. I predict that synergy and symbiosis will be your specialties. Both your desire to please and your skill at giving pleasure will increase, as will your understanding of how many benefits you can reap by being a responsive partner.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “It is always important to know when something has reached its end,” Paulo Coelho writes in his book “The Zahir.” Use this advice heroically in 2015, Virgo. Wield it to clear away anything that no longer serves you, that weighs you down or holds you back. Prepare the way for the new story that will begin for you around your next birthday. “Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters,” Coelho says, “it doesn’t matter what we call it; what matters is to leave in the past those moments in life that are over.”
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Be good and you will be lonesome,” Mark Twain said. Do you agree? I don’t—at least as it applies to your life in 2015. According to my understanding of the long-term astrological omens, you will attract an abundance of love and luck by being good—by expressing generosity, deepening your compassion, cultivating integrity, and working for justice, truth and beauty. That doesn’t mean you should be a pushover or doormat. Your resolve to be good must be leavened by a determination to deepen your self-respect. Your eagerness to do the right thing has to include a commitment to raising your levels of self-care.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “On some nights I still believe,” rascal journalist Hunter S. Thompson said, “that a car with the gas needle on empty can run
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about 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio.” In 2015 I invite you to adopt some of that push-it-to-the-edge attitude for your personal use, Libra. Maybe not full-time; maybe not with the same manic intensity that Thompson did. Rather, simply tap into it as needed—whenever you’ve got to up your game or raise your intensity level or rouse the extra energy you need to achieve total, wondrous, resounding victory! The coming months will be your time to go all the way, hold nothing back, and quest for the best and the most and the highest.
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