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LIVING THE BLUES: Randy McQuay releases new album after 2017 International Blues Challenge, opens for Mishka

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The Cape Fear Volunteer Center will once again host the Heart of the Matter Fashion Show at Ironclad Brewery (15 N. 2nd St.) on Friday, Feb.10. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, raffle prizes, cash bar, and more, all to benefit the Big Buddy Program in Wilmington. Enjoy a girls night out for a great cause! Get tickets for $25-$50 on the event Facebook page or eventbrite.com, with search for “Heart of the Matter.”

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LIVING THE BLUES, PG. 12 Local bluesman Randy McQuay has quite the collection of guitars, from cigar-box to Gibson, as well as a growing following on the blues circuit. Read Kyle Maples’ interview with McQuay, who will open for reggae artist Mishka at Burnt Mill Creek (2101 Market St.) on February 17. Photo by M. Jaret Sears

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MUSIC>> Listen Up Brunswick County presents Harpeth Rising, a classical-folk trio set to perform their ever-evolving catalog at Brunswick Community College on Sunday, Feb. 19.

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While ‘They’re Playing Our Song’ could use some rewrites here and there, the fun romantic musical makes for a nice date night at the theater. Playing at Thalian Hall through Feb. 19.

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FILM>> ‘The Founder’ is a pretty good origin story of a not-so-great guy looking to make big on the backs of the McDonald’s brothers, who just wanted to do good business with good food.

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Sam Garner made an impact on Wilmington’s theater scene before moving out West. He passed away Feb. 2. Photo courtesy of Lance Howell

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halian Association, may I help you?” the gruff but kind and distracted voice answered the phone. I didn’t know it at the time, but this was to be a life-changing phone call. It was the summer I turned 13, and in my stammering, little girl’s voice, I asked if I could be one of the people who moved things on and off stage. I was so nervous I couldn’t remember the words “running crew” or “stage hand.” To his credit, Sam Garner didn’t laugh or correct me. He asked me a few questions about how old I was; if I had any experience with theatre;

was I taking drama in school? After giving me directions to Thalian Association’s office, he assured if I came to see him, “we could find something for you to do.”

The next day I chained my bicycle in front of Thalian’s office on 2nd Street, below WAAV radio. With the help of WAAV’s Don Ansell, Thalian Association just had brokered the deal to begin managing the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center. Not only did I work backstage on every Thalian Association show I could for the next few years, but with Sam Garner, I

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helped pack up the office for the big move down 2nd Street.

to have an adult who can say, “Yes, let me take the time to show you.”

What I learned in the course of all these events was the man on the phone was the exact man I would encounter every day: If I wanted to learn, he was willing to teach.

He had a tremendous store of knowledge and experience to draw from and was ready to share with anyone, especially young people. At a time in life when people really want to dismiss others as too young to do, to know or to understand, it is rare but very important for youngsters

That summer and the year that followed was one of the most pivotal points of my life—when a world I had dreamed of opened up to me and became real: Tennessee Williams, Beth Henley, Lerner and Loewe, Stephen Sondheim, Kaufman and Hart, Shakespeare, Andrew Lloyd Webber … the watchwords of my faith took shape before my eyes. Suddenly, the people who made the magic happen were not far-away gods, but mortals that

would let me in on their secrets, and be, even peripherally, one of them.

Jason Aycock walked out on the main stage of Thalian Hall last Thursday night at Star News’ Wilmington Theatre Awards and announced Sam Garner had passed away that morning. I was startled. To me, he seemed immortal.

Sam moved away close to a decade ago, but looking around the audience at Thalian Hall that night, I couldn’t help but wonder how many people, like myself, had gotten their start with Thalian Association Children’s Theater during his time here. Or as a very nervous adult, walked into their first audition. Or, too scared to be on stage, tried their hand at props or costuming. How many people were there because Sam said “yes”?

Meditating on that loss—that transition—I was hit again with the news that Michael Caliva passed away last weekend. I got an e-mail directing me to Hannah DelaCourt’s piece in the Star News about Michael, and was halfway through reading it when Jock walked in the door.

I couldn’t even greet him properly; all I could say: “Michael Caliva died!”

“What?” Jock asked in confusion.

I repeated myself.

“But he was the picture of health—and younger than me!” Jock stammered.

Actually, Michael was five years older than Jock—but no one would have guessed it from looking at him. Michael Caliva arrived in Wilmington around the same time Jock did. Michael bought a beautiful historic building at 9 S. Front St. that needed some love in a part of town that had great potential but had fallen on hard times. Thus the birth of the Caffe Phoenix—a restaurant that became an institution unto itself. Guided by Michael and Deborah, his partner in life and love, the Phoenix blended a big-city sensibility about food with a rotating gallery of visual art and the Calivas’ interest in people.

It was beautiful, compelling, and it was in many ways the tipping point: Inspired by their success, others began restoring buildings and opening businesses that five years earlier would never have raised funding or succeeded. I adored the Phoenix during the Calivas’ ownership (they later sold the restaurant), and spent much of my young life fantasizing about belonging somehow to this special downtown world of artists and actors and writers.

Naturally, I would live downtown in a renovated artist’s loft above a store or restaurant. So I rode my bike around, picking out buildings I wanted to restore, and spent days imagining and drawing out improvements I would make. All romance aside, whenever I saw Michael and Deborah, I always saw the same thing: two of them working hard. Whether it was at the restaurant, painting the outside of another building they owned on Front Street, moving construction materials, or picking up cigarette butts in the parking lot, they always modeled that success was dependent not just on a dream but on the sweat that made those dreams come true. It wasn’t a lesson they preached from a podium at $100-per-plate power breakfasts; it was one they lived and demonstrated every day for more than 30 years. How they did this, while managing to raise a family at the same time, blows my mind because I know how timeconsuming small-business ownership is.

More so, I understand the pressure, frustration and schedule-destroying world of historic renovation.

When the bookstore was looking for a new home, I floated the possibility by Michael of buying the Caffe Phoenix building. He sighed and shook his head, telling me he had too much in that building—too much of him—to let it go then. I understood what he meant. I feel the same way about the house I grew up in on Market Street, which I am currently trying to renovate for a B&B. Everywhere I turn there is not just my blood, sweat and tears, but the ghosts of happy memories and struggles overcome. That house is built on hard work, and so was the Phoenix.

Where are the plaques for these two men—Michael Caliva and Sam Garner? I tumbled and tumbled this question in my head. It took a while but finally I realized: We are the commemoration. Our lives honor their contributions. Holding out a hand to the person behind you who is trying to figure out how to take the steps toward the dream … that’s what Sam Garner and Michael Caliva taught me.

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NEW REPRESENTATION:

Deborah Butler takes seat and action in the NC House of Representatives BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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he first couple of weeks of February were quite busy for Wilmington attorney Deborah Butler. Butler was sworn in to fill NC House Rep. Susi Hamilton’s 18th District seat on Monday, Feb. 6. Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Hamilton to NC secretary of natural and cultural resources. Butler, who unsuccessfully challenged Thom Goolsby for his Senate seat in 2012, was one of 10 people considered to replace Hamilton. She was chosen after a forum and public meeting, as part of the NC Democratic Party Plan of Organization process.

“I am honored to have been selected,” Rep. Butler tells encore. “There were individuals selected by the New Hanover County Democratic Party and individuals from Brunswick County who were charged with the responsibility of evaluating the interested parties and choosing the appointee based on a laundry list of criteria, such as career, professional experience, community involvement, and other assorted factors.”

Just days after swearing in, Butler stood alongside her new peers in Raleigh on Feb. 9 to announce comprehensive legislation to repeal and replace House Bill 2 with statewide, LGBTQIA-inclusive and non-discrimination protections. Equality NC and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) held the press conference to praise the actions initiated by Representatives Butler, Pricey Harrison, Kelly Alexander, Susan Fisher, and Senators Terry Van Duyn, Mike Woodard, and Jay Chaudhuri.

Butler is one of two gay members now serving in the NC General Assembly. encore reached out to Butler to learn more about her first couple of weeks in her position, the future of HB2, and how she plans to approach the current tense political climate.

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encore (e): What, if any, apprehensions did you have seeking out and obtaining Susi Hamilton’s seat?

e: Is there concern the GOP super majority will push more laws that target rights of minority citizens—voting rights, power shifts, etc.?

Deborah Butler (DB): The only apprehension I had was being away from family when the assembly is in session. Other than that, I was and am incredibly eager to serve the citizens of District 18.

DB: The GOP majority already has limited voter access to the polls, has gerrymandered voting districts, and has passed legislation that boldly discriminates against certain citizens.

Thankfully, their efforts in this regressive vein have mostly been found unconstitutional by the courts.

e: How are you feeling about your first week in office? What have been the easiest and most difficult parts of the transition?

e: Do you think Democrats and Republicans will come together on anti-discrimination policies (whether within the next few weeks as to meet NCAA’s demand or later)?

DB: There have been no less than 10 people who have asked me if I felt I was drinking from a fire hose this week—the answer is “yes!” When you are surrounded by the professional staff of the assembly and other representatives who sincerely offer their help, it’s made for a smooth transition.

I guess the most difficult thing has been navigating the building itself. It’s [composed] of five quadrangles that all look the same. Another representative told me to simply “walk with purpose,” so that’s what I do when I get lost. e: What does it mean for you to be an LGTBQIA member and political representative in NC? What’s the significance during this time in our state wherein laws like HB2 are still active?

DB: If anything I do can serve as a role model to others, I am happy to do it. There have been many before me who were more courageous than I, such as our own former senator, Julia Boseman. Truthfully, I think voters want action, integrity and vigorous representation. The issue of sexuality is really a generational thing and something that younger folks aren’t even interested in much anymore. I do, however, think I speak with a passion about this issue because it is so damaging to people, to our economy, and to our national reputation. It really upsets me to think other people in other states think HB2 speaks for all North Carolinians. It most assuredly does not. e: At the press conference on Feb. 9, it was often said repealing HB2 is just the first step. What do you think should be the next steps?

DB: It takes generations to build a reputation as a state that welcomes all people, that values education, encourages new

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TAKE A SEAT: Deborah Butler fills Susi Hamilton’s 18th District seat in the NC House. Courtesy photo.

and innovative industry, builds infrastructure, and protects its natural resources.

Those are things that make a state attractive as a place to live, work, build a business, and raise a family. Sadly. It takes very little time to do incredible damage to that which took so long to build. So, we have to get back to putting the emphasis on schools, innovative new industry, infrastructure, stronger community colleges, restoring our film industry, and ensuring our environment is clean and preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.

DB: I wish I could be more optimistic about that, but if the GOP leadership’s past performance is any indicator of their future performance (i.e. promising repeal of HB2 if Charlotte withdrew their municipal protections for LGBT citizens and then failing to honor that promise when Charlotte did as requested), I rather doubt it. e: You’ve run for office in the past in New Hanover County. Is there anything you’d like to say to voters who may not have voted for you in the past and may not support your appointment now?

DB: Call me—tell me your concerns and let me show you I am listening. I will work tirelessly for you, your job, your family and the place we call home. Our district is unique … it is urban, it is rural, and there are different issues affecting different folks. I am keenly aware that I represent all of you.

e: Is there anything else you’d like e: Do you feel the current climate is conducive to compromise on such is- to add about your new position or the months to come? sues? If not, what needs to happen?

DB: Compromise, give and take, and reaching consensus are all critically important to getting the work of the people done.

I understand why the GOP doesn’t seem interested in much of that right now, but it is time to put the partisan stuff away. It is damaging our state. I am looking forward to working with Representatives [Ted] Davis and [Holly] Grange and Senator [Michael] Lee to find common issues that benefit our citizens and our region.

DB: I know this job carries with it an awesome responsibility, and it is one I take very seriously. One of my fellow representatives told me on day one I was one of 170 members of the general assembly who made decisions every day that affect nine million North Carolinians. It’s a message I plan to carry with me every day of my service to this district.

(“bland”) 5. The new Toffee-tastic was simply a “bleak, flavorless, gluten-free wasteland.” [NJ.com, 1-31-2017]

“LESS COWBELL!”

EWWWW!

On Jan. 31, doctors at Stanley Medical College and Hospital in Chennai, India, removed a live, full-grown cockroach from the nasal cavity of a 42-year-old woman whose nose had been “itchy” earlier in the day. Two hospitals were unable to help her, but at Stanley, Dr. M N Shankar, chief of ear-nose-throat, used an endoscope, forceps, and, for 45 minutes, a suction device -- because, he said, the roach “didn’t seem to want to come out.” Another doctor on the team noted that they’ve removed beads and similar items from the nasal cavity (demonstrating the splayedout trespasser in full wingspan), “but not a cockroach, especially not one this large.”

[Times of India, 2-3-2017]

CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE

Zachary Bennett and Karen Nourse have found Manhattan quite affordable, reported the New York Post in January -by simply not paying, for six years now, the $4,750 monthly rent on their loft-style apartment in the Chelsea neighborhood, citing New York state’s “loft law,” which they say technically forbids the landlord from collecting. Since the other eight units of their building are “commercial,” the landlord believes it doesn’t need a “residential certificate of occupancy,” but Bennett and Nourse believe the law only exempts buildings with at least two residences, and for some reason, the landlord has obstinately declined to initiate eviction or, until recently, to sue (for back rent, fees, and electricity). [New York Post, 1-8-2017]

UPDATE FROM “BIG PORN”

The colossus PornHub dot com, in its annual January rundown, reported its several sites had 23 billion “visits” in 2016 (about one-fourth from females), during which time its videos were viewed 91 billion times. In all, earthlings spent 4.6 billion hours watching PornHub’s inventory (that is 5.2 centuries’ time doing whatever people do when viewing porn). USA took home the gold for the most “page views” per capita, just nipping Iceland. Online visitors from the Philippines, for the third straight year, remained (per capita) on the sites the longest per visit. The top search term on PornHub from U.S. computers was “step mom.” [The Daily Dot, 1-5-2017]

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT

Late last year, Oxford University professor Joshua Silver accused Britain’s Home Secretary of a “hate” crime merely be-

cause the Secretary had made a speech urging that unemployed Britons be given preference for jobs over people recruited from overseas. Silver denounced this “discrimination” against “foreigners” and made a formal complaint to West Midlands police, which, after evaluation, absolved Secretary Amber Rudd but acknowledged that, under the law, the police were required to record the Secretary’s unemployment speech as a “non-crime hate incident.”

[BBC News, 1-12-2017] The British Medical Association issued a formal caution to its staff in January not to use the term “expectant mothers” when referring to pregnancy -- because it might offend transgender people. Instead, the Association’s memo (reported by the Daily Telegraph) suggested using “pregnant people.” The BMA acknowledged that a “large majority” of such people are, in fact, “mothers,” but wrote that there may be “intersex” and “trans men” who also could get pregnant. [Daily Telegraph, 1-29-2017]

Applicants for passports in Switzerland are evaluated in part by neighbors of the applicant, and animal-rights campaigner Nancy Holten, 42, was rejected in January because townspeople view her as obnoxious, with, said a Swiss People’s Party spokesperson, a “big mouth.” Among Holten’s “sins” was her constant criticism of the country’s hallowed fascination with cowbells -- that make, according to Holten, “hundred decibel,” “pneumatic drill”-type sounds (though a hit song, “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” by the group Blue Oyster Cult, skillfully employed the cowbell -- before it was satirized in an epic “Saturday Night Live” sketch starring Christopher Walken). [The Independent (London), 1-19-2017]

THE ARISTOCRATS!

In January, Texas district judge Patrick Garcia was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct after a dispute outside the courthouse in El Paso. An April trial date was set for Garcia, who was accused of giving the middle finger, in public, to another judge. [Associated Press via KTVTTV (Dallas-Fort Worth), 1-20-2017]

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS

Not Ready for Prime Time: A suspect

pointing a gun attempted a robbery at a laundromat in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, in February was not immediately identified. (The official reason for not initially identifying him was that, though detained, he had not yet been booked; less likely, perhaps, police might have been trying to spare him embarrassment in that the laundromat’s overnight clerk, a woman named Naou Mor Khantha, had simply taken his gun away from him and shot him three times. He was hospitalized in serious condition.) [Philly.com, 2-3-2017]

UNDIGNIFIED DEATHS

What Goes Around, Comes Around: (1) In January, Jesse Denton, 24, driving a stolen truck, tried to flee police on Interstate 95 near Brunswick, Georgia, but accidentally crashed head-on into another vehicle. Seconds later, Denton was then fatally hit by another motorist as he ran across the highway to escape the crash scene. (2) A 37-year-old Saanich, British Columbia, man did not die but nearly bled out before being heroically rescued following his parking-rage blunder. Angered that another driver had parked too close to his own car, he grabbed a knife and stabbed a tire on the other vehicle with such force that he wound up slashing the main artery in his leg. [Florida TimesUnion (Jacksonville), 1-26-2017] [Global News BC, 1-27-2017]

LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS

In 2001, Questcor Pharmaceuticals bought the rights to make Acthar Gel, a hormone injection to treat a rare form of infantile epilepsy, and gradually raised the price from $40 a vial to $28,000 a vial.

The British company Mallinckrodt bought Questcor in 2014 and apparently figured the vials were still too cheap, raising the price to $34,000. However, the Federal Trade Commission noticed that Mallinckrodt also during the latter period bought out -- and closed down -- the only company manufacturing a similar, cheaper version of the product, thus ensuring that Mallinckrodt had totally cornered the market. In January, the FTC announced that Mallinckrodt agreed to a $100 million settlement of the agency’s charge of illegal anti-competitive practices. (“$100 million” is only slightly more than the price of giving one vial to each infant expected to need it in the next year.) [Futurism, 1-18-2017] Precocious: Girl Scout Charlotte McCourt, 11, of South Orange, New Jersey, saw her sales zoom recently when she posted “brutally honest” reviews of the Scouts’ cookies she was selling -- giving none of them a “10” and labeling some with dour descriptions. She was hoping to sell 300 boxes, but as of the end of January, had registered 16,430. For the record, the best cookie was -- of course -- the Samoa, rated 9, but longtime favorites like the Trefoil (“boring”) rated 6 and the Do-Si-Do

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NEWS>>OP-ED

SECRETARY OF RESURRECTION:

How Frederick Douglass could be of help now for struggle for justice

BY: MARK BASQUILL

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fter POTUS opened Black History Month with a stunning resurrection of Frederick Douglass—after the Black Panthers came to town, but before Sen. McConnell told Sen. Elizabeth Warren to hush up and not read Coretta Scott King’s 1986 letter about new Attorney General Jeff Session’s racism—a friend and I shared lunch at a local coffee shop.

“Do you think he’ll be appointed to the cabinet?” she asked.

“Wha?” I said, half-listening.

“Now that he’s risen from the dead and ready to make even more contributions in this regime. Do you think POTUS means to give him a cabinet post?”

“Wha?” I said again. She shook her head and answered her own question.

“Probably not a cabinet post. He hasn’t had much luck getting his unqualified nominees through the Senate. Right?”

“Wha?” I said.

“You are hopelessly half-here!” she said.

“Jesus!”

“Wha? Jesus? He rose from the dead on the third day. Secretary of Resurrection now,” I said.

“Hopeless,” she said and went back to her salad.

Along with many people, I’ve been more distracted lately. That day I struggled to listen to my friend while I wondered what well-thought-out presidential policy would be tweeted while we ate. Would we be blessed with an insight about where to shop? Urged to buy his daughter’s brands?

Blessed with a critical review of “not funny” “Saturday Night Live”? Told about the bad hombres in Mexico? Or called losers for criticizing a “winning” military operation? Or reminded the press spews fake news, and the whole media is the opposition party?

Whatever happened to Teddy Roosevelt? “Tweet softly and carry a big stick?”

Or the Jeffersonian ideal: “The government that governs best tweets least?” I suppose this POTUS tweeting is a net positive. As long as his finger is on the tweeter, it ain’t

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on the trigger.

That day my attention also was pulled to the compelling conversation of two young African American men sharing lunch at the next table. They spoke of justice, commitment and art. They are both local filmmakers and activists. These young men are helping make documentaries. One man helped film a documentary with NC’s Forward Together human rights activist Rev. Dr. William Barber. He wondered if they couldn’t make more of a difference someplace other than Wilmington. The other said, “We’re in the right place. The nation should keep its eyes on North Carolina—especially Wilmington. This is where things go down.”

They began to speak of 1971 and the Wilmington 10. He shook his head when he failed to recall the name of the national civil rights figure part of that horrible situation, “He was with Dr. King. It’s a part of history.”

The other said, “It’s not history. It’s now.

That’s why we’re doing what we’re doing.

It’s still now.”

I’d heard enough. I leaned over and interrupted. They politely allowed me to enter their workspace and add an observation. “When I moved to Wilmington in 1996, there were one or two psychologists of color in the area. I haven’t gone through the entire listing, but a colleague just told me that’s still the case.”

The young men thanked me for paying attention, but they also inspired me to pay attention. They helped me find some understanding of why people my generation and younger may believe we are in a post-racial world, where the only human rights issues left in America are how to keep Muslim terrorists out so we can all be great again.

Those of us in our 50s and younger came of age after the Civil Rights, Voting Rights and Fair Housing Acts were signed into law, and pretty much after Roe vs. Wade.

Maybe part of the present backlash against immigrants, acknowledgment of race, gender, and class discrimination in education and employment opportunities is because we’ve been taught the playing field is already level under the law, and the struggle for equal opportunity is a part of history.

As the documentarians pointed out, the struggle for justice is not dead history. It’s now. Come to think of it, maybe it’s not such a bad idea to bring Frederick Douglass back from the dead and appoint him Secretary of Resurrection.

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ARTS>>MUSIC

LIGHT AS A FEATHER:

Soft-rock group pays homage to era of easy-listening tunes

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The audience does, too. Over the holidays when Feather debuted at Bourgie Nights, the packed room of listeners swayed and sang along. The band gently powered through a set of more than a dozen songs, including “Eye in the Sky,” “Lonely People,” and “Ride Like the Wind.”

BY: SHEA CARVER

n under-appreciated genre of music, soft rock seems to be getting some resurgence of fanfare as of late. Just last year the mockumentary series, “Documentary Now!,” created by and starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader, told “the important story that never happened” about the band the Blue Jean Committee. The parody-style show followed the uprise and fall of the ‘70s soft-rock, superhit group that faced its demise after playing a “vegan rock festival.” Hader and Armisen composed and played all songs on the two-part “Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee,” which nailed the peaceful, easy feelings evoked after hearing one D chord delightfully strummed into G, a la America or Steely Dan.

“For [the February] show we will be featuring three or four new ones from the likes of Poco and Jim Croce,” Laudadio tells. “We try to cover the spectrum of the soft-rock canon.”

“I really enjoy playing Bread,” Weeks adds.

“It’s jazzy soft rock with some dancey/upbeat moments and nutty lyrics. What’s not to love?”

In December a group of local musicians flocked together to create new birds of an old whimsy that “Documentary Now!” captured. feather, so to speak, to resurrect the sounds “Feather” is, in fact, the band name—and the of their youth that drew on the same nostalgic outfit pays homage to the greats of soft rock,

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Playing to the placidity of the genre isn’t necessarily an easy one. Turning up the amp to shred through rock ballads is antithetical to the wistful pulse of soft rock’s veins. Still, it emanates a no-less impacting sound.

FLOCK TOGETHER: Nick Laudadio, Brandon Guthrie, Brian Weeks, Kenny Els, and Robert Rogan. Courtesy photo, Feather

from Poco to Dave Mason to the Alan Parsons Project. Guitarist Brian Weeks (also keyboards and vocals), Kenny Els (bass and backing vocals), Robert Rogan (acoustic guitar and backing vocals), Brandon Guthrie (vocals and acoustic guitar), and Nick Laudadio (drums) have a shared love for the quietude of music as heard in Gerry Rafferty’s “Right Down the Line” or Walter Egan’s “Magnet and Steel.”

“The genre offers us an opportunity to explore the standard-rock vocabulary we love so much,” Laudadio says, “with a more measured pace, a quieter volume and somewhat muted intensity—all things anathema to rock music.”

“The songs are difficult on several levels,” Weeks adds—“harmonies, chord changes and compositional nuances.”

The band—two of whom (Rogan and Weeks) played together in the late ‘90s/ early aughts in the original act Summerset— breathed in these sounds in the heyday of AM radio and no seatbelts, according to Laudadio. “These songs were just in the air all of the time,” he continues. “The music you absorb as a kid really sticks close to you, and the further away you age from that early moment of musical contact, the more music can evoke a very specific period that can be quite fun to revisit. As learning to play/perform a song is a far more intense form of listening than passively on headphones or while commuting, we find ourselves revisiting these songs in an entirely engaging and revealing way.”

“It’s complex on any number of levels,” Laudadio says. “Softness is a hard thing to do, rockwise. Plus, it’s fair to say soft rock is a somewhat maligned genre, so there’s something to be said for a band trying to play legitimate music, especially given how cynical some music folks can be about less-than-authentic genres, like the soft ones, in spite of how accomplished musically these songs can be.”

Numerous hits Feather covers reached the top 10 Billboard back in the day, such as the Eagles “I Can’t Tell You Why” and Hall and Oates’ “Sarah Smiles.” Somehow, just as decades do, genres of music, film, fashion, and art in general resurface. Over the last few years, Wilmington has hosted concerts from some of the best softrock acts of the ‘70s.

“Some of us went to the Boz Scaggs show at [the Wilson Center] last year, and he blew the roof off the place,” Laudadio reports. “Also, Kansas, Air Supply, Ambrosia, Poco, Firefall, and Stephen Bishop have played Wilmington in the last year. It seems there’s a lot of space for the genre now. Also, the people who grew up with this music are getting old and nostalgic, so there’s that, too.”

Feather will perform their second gig just as Valentine’s Day remnants fade. It’s a nice reminder that sounds of love, at every age and from multiple eras, never die.

DETAILS:

An Evening with Feather

Bourgie Nights • 127 Princess St. Tickets: $7 • Show, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2777298

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CHAMBERFOLK TRIO:

Harpeth Rising combine classical training with folk traditions at Brunswick concert this week BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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t’s not clear when or where distinct folk music began in history, but there is evidence that various forms of storytelling and singing predates the written word by centuries. The evolution of music and its genres continues on an undetermined path with melting-pot bands, like the classicalfolk trio Harpeth Rising. The all-female group combine classically trained talents who deliver their music via folk storytelling and mountain-grass harmonies. Lead singer and violinist Jordana Greenberg often equates their blended genre as a “chicken and egg situation.”

“These two ideas have definitely existed alongside each other for centuries,” she says. “In every sort of capacity music is presented, composed music has included melodies and motifs from folk music—both contemporary to the composers and far before their time as well. . . . You could say folk music came first; on the other hand, GENRE-BLENDING SOUNDS: Don’t miss classical music dates back to the first writ- classical-folk music of Harpeth Rising at Brunswick ten melody.”

Community College. Photo by Da Ping Luo. Harpeth Rising—named for the Harpeth River outside of Nashville, TN—marries One of their new songs will feature all folk and classical with ease. Compris- three vocals in harmony throughout the ing Greenberg (violin, vocals), Michelle track. A variety of percussion will pulsate Younger (banjo, vocals) and Maria Di underneath but added instrumentals will Meglio (cello, vocals), the three musi- break in the middle. cians have been building upon “chamber“Usually, we layer things on top of each folk” fusion for more than six years. Their other,” Greenberg explains. “But we’ve current tour will bring them to Brunswick Community College’s Odell Williamson made different decisions on when to bring some things in and when to leave Auditorium this week. them out . . . Every time we start writing a They’re touring in support of their album, song I’d say we start from scratch of how “Against All Tides,” which will be released we’re going to write, build and sing those on May 5. Though they’re still in the pro- harmonies.” cess of finishing everything—album artAs the trio continues to develop their work, track organization, naming songs— sound onstage, they tend to be inspired by Greenberg describes the record in some ways as being an expansion of prior work delving deep into their respective musical and established sound. However, they’re interests. They try and see local performinfusing a brand new perspective and cre- ers wherever their tour takes them, as well as catch artists they’re currently listening to ative exploration. or even comedians. Leonard Cohen’s final “We’re not going electric or anything,” album has been in rotation the most as of she clarifies, “but we are adding Michelle late, as well as prolific singer-songwriter on guitar and we’ve added a few new con- Mary Gauthier. cepts in our harmony singing. We have “We’re all pretty voracious music conone song that is very sparse in its instrusumers on our days off,” she tells. “Hearmentation, which is kind of unusual for us. . ing other musicians perform keeps the . . There’s a lot of different textures, sounds constant stream of new ideas and sounds and colors on this album.” coming out of us.”

Eventually Harpeth Rising may find a linear place in the history of folk/classical music, but Greenberg says they’re not trying to change anyone’s perspective on these two genres. They merely want to strengthen the bridge between, which could be a part of their lasting impact.

“We’re making music based on our knowledge and our experience and our desires,” Greenberg says, “and it just happens to come out in this particular way for us. . . . We don’t have any kind of formula we use, so the learning process is definitely constant. We’re also always trying to refer to others’ materials.”

day, Feb. 19, can expect some of these yet-to-be-released and previous works in the set list.

Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the show. Tickets may be ordered online at listenupbrunswickcounty.com.

DETAILS:

Harpeth Rising

Sunday, Feb. 19 Odell Williamson Auditorium 150 College Rd. NE, Bolivia, NC Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.

Their newly recorded songs have been Tickets: $20 adv and $24 at door (and remain) in development at live shows.

Actually, work from their past five studio al- www.listenupbrunswickcounty.com bums since their self-titled debut in 2010 evolves this way. Folks at their Listen Up Brunswick County performance, on Sun-

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LIVING THE BLUES:

Randy McQuay releases new album after 2017 International Blues Challenge, opens for Mishka

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a meeting, but she ended up coming over to me and singing for a little bit. We recorded it, and this video went viral like immediately of us singing “Georgia On My Mind.” We just knew this was supposed to happen—the spontaneity was there.

BY: KYLE MAPLES

he McQuays live in a snug neighborhood. Past the rooftops, cranes pivot and construction rumbles, but inside their home everything is quiet. Next to the front door, a scuffed Gibson acoustic hangs with scrappy pride, like a man who ran the gauntlet of life and emerged with a smirk on his face. Randy McQuay shows me the chipped edging on the body—real tortoise shell in those days, he explains. He says he likes taking old things and bringing them back to life.

We head back to his office. Rows of Criterion Collection films are squeezed into the top shelves of a bookcase and more guitars line the walls: McQuay’s signature Saner cigar box guitar (the body of which is an old NC license plate) and another antique Gibson. The latter is a hollow body he picked up only days ago in Memphis, Tennessee, where he competed BLUESMAN MCQUAY: Randy McQuay plays once again in the International Blues Chal- his signature Saner cigar-box guitar at the 2017 lenge (IBC).

International Blues Challenge. Photo by Robert Two years after winning the IBC, McQuay Stephenson talked to us about returning to Memphis and recording his latest album, “My Kind of Blues,” thing about the album. This album has a tradireleased right before the challenge. tional feel musically but with modern lyrics. One encore (e): How did “My Kind of Blues” saying is, “I don’t care where you cook as long as you come home to eat.” I thought that was come to be? a really cool old saying, so I wrote a song Randy McQuay (RM): I released “Solo,” based on that. Something like “Netflix and which was a multitrack album of me playing chill”—that’s something that’s really modevery instrument pretty much. Everyone en- ern, and I didn’t know what it even meant joyed the record, but they said, “We want an until recently. But I added that lyric in an oldalbum that sounds just like you sound right sounding blues song, and I thought, What a now.” So, that’s what I did. I performed all of cool thing to add modern subject matter to this record live with foot drums, acoustic gui- old-sounding music. tar, cigar box guitar, harmonica, vocals. I reThat’s really where I’m going with my writing: corded it in town with Fat Bottom Productions and Tommy Brothers, and then recorded a clever, funny, and suggestive lyrics that are a couple of tracks with Jim Fox at Low Tide Stu- sign of the times, but with old-sounding music dio. We mixed it all there and had it mastered to keep that music alive. in Nashville at House of David. e: Are there stories behind the songs?

It’s called “My Kind of Blues,” and that’s what it is. The few songs I didn’t write were tributes to North Carolinian musicians. I paid tribute to Doc Watson; I paid tribute to Elizabeth Cotten.

She was a big influence, I think, on all the pickers like me. A lot of people learned from Elizabeth Cotten, and she was self-taught.

RM: “Rehab Blues” is a very true story. It was my way of dealing with a really bad situation personally while also embellishing some of the funny things about it. With “While This Crazy Ol’ World Spins ’Round,” I knew I wrote the song for the love of my life, but I didn’t have that yet.

When I wrote the song, I was really looking for I think [this album] gives people a it, but I knew that was the song for that person. chance to hear what I sound like live, but Now that I’m married, it really fits. at its best quality.

The album tells the story of my life over the e: Can you describe the process of writ- past several years. It progresses like a weekend: You went out Friday, got in a little trouble. ing the songs?

Woke up Saturday hungover, went out and got RM: I really think old sayings are my favorite in some more trouble—hair of the dog. And

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e: So you made it to the finals but you didn’t win...

RM: It’s a blessing to know I’ve been to IBC three times and every time I’ve made it to that stage. It’s really about as big of an accomplishment I could ask for.

then Sunday you woke up, and prayed and begged God for forgiveness for what you did.

All to start it over again. [laughs] e: Did you play new music at IBC? RM: All the songs performed at IBC were from the record, other than Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come,” which I played in the finals to replace one of my ballads.

I was really looking forward to [going] back and visiting friends. It’s the biggest promotional event of the year for the blues genre, so it’s real important to go and get your name out there.

Let folks know you’re still booking festivals— you’re still touring. I was excited as hell to go back and to hear so many groups. The international groups are always my favorite—Israeli blues, French blues—hear how other countries take this music and their versions.

I had a very similar mindset to 2015 when I won, and that was to go in with no expectations. Just to give my best performance, and only worry about things in my control. e: Any special experiences?

RM: I met Annika Chambers, who’s a Blues Music Award-nominated vocalist I’ve always admired. She came to my secondquarter finals performance and waited until the crowd dissipated. She walked up and said, “I just have to let you know that I’m a huge stalker of you.” We hit it off, and stood there and talked for awhile.

The next day I walked into a side entrance in our hotel and saw a piano sitting there, so I started playing a second, and she walked out of the bathroom. She was supposed to be in

I did have a couple mishaps in the finals, and I feel like I did have the chance to win it. But I perform over 200 times a year, and I realized some nights, things happen. A reed on the harmonica sticks, a guitar string slips and goes out of tune, I forget a lyric. It just happens. I think it’s more human to make a mistake and recover from it. I can accept it. Definitely the fact I’ve won before makes it easier to accept [laughs].

But I also don’t want anyone to mistake that for complacency because I did give my all to the performance, and it reached all the right people it needed to as well. e: What are your plans for the future?

RM: [Annika and I want] to record a duet, which I wrote for my wedding and sang to my wife. I originally wrote the song as a duet. She is going to come to Wilmington and record the song locally, and we’re planning a five day run through two or three states, too.

I’m actually working with two friends to do a short film for [Wilmington’s] Cucalorus Film Festival, for one of my songs that’s in Spanish. That’s so huge to me because I wanted to bridge into my second greatest passion, and that’s film. I’ve always wanted to score films or actually make my own film, so this short is a dream come true.

There’s a lot of festivals I’ll be making some trips to—Texas and Chicago. I’m moving forward and going to record another album this year, which will be out before Christmas. I’m trying to hit it while it’s hot.

McQuay will open for reggae act Mishka on Feb. 17 at Burnt Mill Creek.

DETAILS:

Randy McQuay

Opening for Mishka Burnt Mill Creek • 2101 Market St., unit 7 Tickets: $22-$26 Doors at 7 p.m.; show, 8 p.m. www.randymcquay.com

A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

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LIVE MUSIC

5564 Carolina Beach Road, (910) 452-1212

FRI FEB 17 Full Dish

Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

SAT FEB 18 Mike O’Donnell Dance & Classic 7pm - 10pm

FRI FEB 24 SAT FEB 25 Two of a Kind Rebakah Todd

Acoustic Pop/Rock 7pm - 10pm THREE KINGS: Three-piece rock band Sunset Kings are busy recording two new songs for each month of 2017. See them live at The Whiskey in downtown Wilmington on Sunday, Feb. 19. Courtesy photo.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

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—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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

Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free) James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St., Unit F

Laura McLean’s Songwriter Showcase (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Comedy Improv (7pm; Cover TBD)

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

Liquid Culture’s Fam & Fire (9pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. 910-763-2223

Comedy Night (9pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.;

Griffin Limerick (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) Emily Musolino (Singer, Guitarist) and Rebekah Todd (Folk) (9pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Spencer Scholes (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Riverdance (7:30pm; $35-$75; Irish Music, Dance) —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

The Lucky Joe Variety Show (8pm; Free) —Lucky Joe Coffee, 1414 S College Rd.

Acoustic Blues Jam (8pm; $3)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Karaoke Night (9pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Sea Pans (6pm; Free)

—Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.

Jeremy Mathews (9pm; Free; Rock, Americana, Country)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-3629666

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

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Open Jam Hosted by Heter Pan & Dubtown Cosmonauts (10pm; Cover TBD)

Zion Band (9:30pm; Free; Reggae)

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

—Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Dj Riz (10pm; Free; Country, Rock, Funk)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth St.

Bull City Syndicate (7pm; $5, Classic Rock, Other) —Leland Cultural Arts 1212 Magnolia Village Way

Comedy Open Mic (7pm; Cover TBD)

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$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas $3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

$3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

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

$5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

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

Aparna Nancherla (7pm, 9:30pm; $18; Comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Nelson and the Rock-a-Fellas (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

UNCW Jazz Ensemble I (7:30pm; $6)

—UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

Justin Hayward (7:30pm; $30-$70; Singer-Songwriter) —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

Feather (7:30pm; $7-$10; Soft Rock)

1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607 Wednesday

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8:30 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS

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BREAKFAST BUFFET 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 MIMOSA’S

WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAM HERE! 100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Drafts • $4 Flavored Bombs NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 Ranger IPA & Fat Tire WINE & WELL WEDNESDAY 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine • $2.75 Miller Lite $4 Well Drinks THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila Shots SATURDAY $2.75 Carolina Blonde & Carolina Strawberry • Reel Cafe Rooftop Concert Series • Brunch from 11am - 2pm SUNDAY $3 Corona/Corona Light • $4 Bloody Mary or Mimosa $5 Lunazul Margaritas • Brunch from 11am - 2pm

—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Books, Beer and Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

Sunset Kings and more (6pm; Cover TBD; Rock) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Sunday Dj Pop-up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Open Mic (7pm; $3)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Chamber Music Wilmington: Horszowski Piano Trio (7:30pm; $15-$30) —UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

Show Tunes Sunday (9pm; Free)

Red Agenda (9pm; Free; Alternative)

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

Jam Sandwich Band (9pm; Free)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

—Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

Ladies Night with DJ UK (10pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Jarrett Mlodzinski (10pm; Free; Singer, Guitarist) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Gypsy Open Mic Mondays (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Jenna Huff (9pm; Free; Singer, Guitarist) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

ShwizZ with Cousin Earth (10pm; Cover TBD; Funk, Dixieland Allstars (6pm; Free; Jazz) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd. Rock) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St. Comedy Bingo (7pm; Cover TBD)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Sunday Brunch with Live Music (10:30am; $18) —Blockade Runner Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

After Dinner Jazz Piano (6pm; Free)

—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910-762-2091

Tight 5 TV Showcase (7pm, 9:30pm; Cover TBD; Comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

Lizzy Ross (Singer-Songwriter) and Omar (Electric Psychedelic, Folk) (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Comedy Show (8pm; Free)

—Lucky Joe Coffee, 1414 S. College Rd.

Ozzie and Molly Darden (8pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter Duo) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Belly Dance Showcase (8pm; $10)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. 910-763-2223

Puddle Of Mudd (8pm; $20-$30; Post-Grunge) —Throne Theater, 208 Market St.;

Rebekah Todd (9pm; Free; Folk)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Joe Buck Yourself w/ Deadly Lo-fi (9pm; $10; Rock, Punk, Country)

—Reggies 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910799-6465

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Jenny Pearson (10pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

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

Port City Trivia with Dutch (7:30pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free)

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St., Unit F

Comedy Improv (7pm; Cover TBD)

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

Hed PE, Flaw, Abstractionist (7pm; $15-$20; Rock) —Throne Theater, 208 Market St.

Jill and Ted (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter Duo) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Father, Misty & the Big Rock (9pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. 910-763-2223

Donna Merritt (9pm; Free; Piano)

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

Jasin Todd and Trista Mabry (9pm; Cover TBD; Acoustic) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS DISCOVER NEW MUSIC AT 98.3 THE PENGUIN PLAYLIST SAMPLE: WILLIE NELSON GEORGIA ON MY MIND THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS GRAVITY AUDRA MAE & THE ALMIGHTY SOUND THE REAL THING LYLE LOVETT IF I HAD A BOAT THE GROWLERS I’LL BE AROUND PINK FLOYD FEARLESS DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS WHAT IT MEANS SUSAN TEDESCHI EVIDENCE THE BLACK KEYS STOP STOP LED ZEPPELIN WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS

DIRTIER BY THE DOZEN: Don’t miss Dirty Dozen Brass Band on February 21 at Motorco Music Hall in Durham. Photo by Chris Monaghan.

UPCOMING PENGUIN SHOWS: MISHKA W/ RANDY MCQUAY (BURNT MILL CREEK 2/17) MARGO PRICE (THRONE 3/1)

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 2/24: Adrian Crutchfield THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 2/16: Big Gigantic 2/17: Dashboard Confessional 2/18: Drake Night with DJ Fannie Mae 2/21: Us the Duo 2/22: Louis The Child AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 S. TRYON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 2/18: Who’s Bad 2/23: Method Man, Redman and Keith Murray 2/24: 12th Planet, Stylust Beats and Crowell 2/25: Team Familiar MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 2/19: Myq Kaplan 2/21: Dirty Dozen Brass Band 2/22: Lemuria 2/23: Robert Ellis and Courtney Hartman DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722 2/19: Tony Bennett 3/2: Martina McBride

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 2/18: Perpetual Groove, Groove Fetish and ELM 2/19: Hank Sinatra, Jive Mother Mary and more 2/20: Jamestown Revival and The Record Company 2/21: Boombox 2/23: Louis the Child, Imad Royal and Manila Killa 2/24: The LACS and Almost Kings CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 2/15: Dustbowl Revival (Back) 2/16: The Radio Dept. with The Germans 2/17: Aizuri Quartet (Back) 2/17: STRFKR and Psychic Twin 2/18: Rock for Reyes (Back) 2/18: Abbey Road LIVE! 2/18: Susto and more (Back) 2/19: Taylor Phelan (Back) 2/20: John Doe (Back) 2/20: Sticky Fingers 2/21: Hamilton Leithauser and Lucy Dacus 2/21: G-Nome Project (Back) 2/22: Eisley and Civilian & Backwards Dancer (Back) THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 2/15: TRiG with Trip Gang and Slu 2/16: Josh Garrels & John Mark McMillan 2/17: Who’s Bad 2/18: Wax Tailor and L’Orange 2/19: Umphrey’s McGee 2/21: The Record Company & Jamestown Revival 2/22: 8 Vacant Graves, Built On The Ruins and more

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ARTS>>ART

LESS THAN $250:

BAC hosts hosts most popular two-day art sale

W

BY: EMILY TRUSS

ith an abundance of art galleries in downtown Wilmington alone, and countless exhibits throughout the year, there’s no denying ILM’s art community has become part of the fabric our local culture. The Port City is known for offering a variety of opportunities for visitors and residents alike to immerse themselves in nearly every form of art. Communal love and appreciation continues to grow, but it’s not always an option for the average citizen to purchase the art that captured their hearts. The Brooklyn Arts Center in downtown Wilmington is offering a solution to this dilemma with their annual Art for All show.

This year’s event is held on Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19. Artists and crafters from all over the region as they sell original fine art for $250 or less.

In her first year with the Brooklyn Arts Center, event coordinator Rebecca Harrel-

shows for our town—one is downtown’s cutting edge art show and the other is hosted by the university,” Leder adds. “What an excellent town we are!”

son has worked to bring everything together for BAC’s seventh sale. “We will have an array of work at varying prices,” Harrelson states. “We included many painters of all mediums and styles, many gorgeous potters, great sculptors, and glass artisans.”

As seen in Leder’s vision for Art for All, the event will feature Catch the Food Truck, an open cash bar, and Lativa’s coffee stand on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5, which will provide entry to both days; kids under 12 are admitted for free.

An upgrade to the event for 2017 is the additional building to BAC, The Annex. It opened a few months ago and has been hosting local concerts, smaller weddings and gatherings.

“Now that we have The Annex open, each show is bigger than in the past,” Harrelson notes.

Fifty artists will align the venue. A few participating regional vendors include Southern folk-art painter Candy Pegram, photographer Megan Deitz, painter Barton Hatcher, and potter Liz Kelly. “The goal of every show is to be diverse in its common theme,” Harrelson continues.

Art for All has become exceedingly popular among ILM citizens, with last year’s event garnering over 1,200 attendees throughout the course of two days. The concept of the show came when BAC’s executive director, Rich Leder, was inspired after the departure of another beloved art sale.

“When I first moved to Wilmington, the hippest downtown art show was called ‘Art for the Masses,’” he says. “Every year, it was located in a different venue. Around the time we opened the BAC, Art for the Masses disappeared.”

Originally started by Matthew Dols—a local photographer who has since moved out of the country to work worldwide—Art for the Masses went on hiatus. So Leder created his own version to take its place.

“I added food trucks, a BAC cash bar and a multiprize raffle, and we played cool tunes throughout the event,” Leder states of his tweaks. Art for All grew into a perennially popular event. Then one day Art for the Masses reconstituted itself as a UNCW event, held every November.

For the chance to purchase original, hand-crafted pieces of fine art for $250 or less, the Brooklyn Arts Center will be open for their seventh Art for All event on Saturday from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 - 5 p.m.

“Here in Wilmington, I absolutely couldn’t imagine a better place to be to help the arts community and to bring happiness to people’s lives,” Harrelson says. “Sharing in art and music, building friendships and connections truly does wonders for a city.”

DETAILS: Art for All

Sat. Feb. 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 19, 12 - 5 p.m.

Brooklyn Arts Center • 516 N. 4th St. Tickets for both days: $5 www.brooklynartsnc.com

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WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com ArtExposure will be offering classes in watercolor, basics of acrylic, and beginning drawing. Classes in hand-building with clay can be scheduled at your convenience at ArtExposure as well as “Paint by Wine” classes for groups. Call us at 910-803-0302 to schedule or if you have questions. Current classes are listed on our website.

We have a studio available for rent at this time. You can get more information about becoming a member and renting studio space on the website. Go to the Call for Entries page. There is also an opportunity to enter our annual “Artist’s Choice” Invitational. It is open to all NC artists, 18 years and above.

Download the entry form from that page for information.

ART IN BLOOM

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

“Catching the Spirit: New Art by Mark Gansor and Carole Osman” continues in Gallery 1 through April 7th, 2017. Gallery 2 includes re-worked and re-imagined oil and collage paintings by Elizabeth Darrow.

Visit our outdoor mural next door and our courtyard with sculpture and cherry laurel tree in the back of the gallery. Art in Bloom Gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

24 N. Front St. • (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun.., noon - 6 p.m. • Call for appointment!

As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and an expanded showroom with stunning collections from both new and returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone.

On October 28th from 6pm to 9pm during Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Crescent Moon will host NC artist’s Jon Haug and Jim Downey. In Wilmington NC,

Jon was awarded the 2015 Art in the Arboretum People’s Choice Award, the 2001 Azalea Festival Merit Award, and “Best Drawing” in the 2015 Silver Arts Show. Specializing in torch glass, Jim creates beautiful glass sculptures crafted by hand. Jim’s glass ornaments have been developed over the past 30 years.

Live music, wine, and cheese for all to enjoy.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com • (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com AFRICAN ART: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

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

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sculpture, turned and carved wood and artisan-created jewelry.

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SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Mon.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash presents Elements of Nature through Saturday, Feb. 25. The exhibition features the wildlife woodcarvings of Ocean Isle Beach artist Jim Comer along with clay vessels and art pottery by Wilmington artist Brian Evans. Comer began carving and painting birds and ducks as a hobby over 42 years ago, originally working in basswood on New York’s Long Island.

These days, living in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, he prefers tupelo (black gum) wood because of its highly desirable working characteristics for stability and finely detailed surfaces.

Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, fabric art, pottery,

CFCC WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/blogs/wilmagallery Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present “Girls Thriving: The Homes of Hope Story in India,” a photo exhibit by Arrow Ross. The exhibition runs Feb. 24 - Mar. 24, with receptions on Feb. 24 and Mar. 24, 6-9 p.m. The exhibit documents the struggle by girls in Northeast India to escape poverty through education and training. Originally from Denmark, Ross has documented social conditions around the world and is a pillar of the Wilmington arts community, best known for his fine art photography and documentation of the No Boundaries Art Colony on Bald Head Island.

Free and open to the public. For additional inquiries about this exhibition, please contact Ashly Farley at adfarley125@mail.cfcc.edu.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, New Elements Gallery has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985. Stop and learn more about the artists we represent. The gallery frequently leases artwork to the tv and film industry for sets, and they have been included in “Dawson’s Creek,” “One Tree Hill,” “Revolution,” “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” and others.

New Elements offers rotating exhibitions in conjunction with downtown’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, each month featuring a different selection of their artists’ work. Fourth Fridays run from 6 to 9 p.m.; maps with participating locations are available at each gallery as well as the Visitors Center kiosk.

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ARTS>>THEATRE

A TALL ORDER:

Simon’s lesser-known musical puts the weight of the show on its two leads

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

J

ust in time for Valentine’s Day, Thalian Association opens “They’re Playing Our Song” on the main stage at Thalian Hall. The sweet, romantic comedy follows the trials and tribulations of a songwriting team trying to decide if they are collaborating personally or professionally.

“They’re Playing Our Song” is not an incredibly well-known musical. The response most theatre people have when they hear the title is, “Isn’t that Neil Simon?” Yes, comedic genius Neil Simon did write the book for the musical. The lyricist, Carole Bayer Sager, and composer, Marvin Hamlisch, are the real-life inspiration for the characters of Sonia (Shannon Profita) and Vernon (Jeff Hidek). Vernon and Sonia are matched up by their agents to collaborate on writing hit songs. The same week “They’re Playing Our Song” opened at Thalian Hall, Cinematique hosted in the studio theatre the film “Best Worst Thing

emotional burden of being the only friend to either of them. Hidek’s Vernon is driven and successful, but still a little infantile emotionally. Profita’s Sonia is a whirlwind of exhaustion. She cannot focus on a moment, person or topic long enough to take a breath and be in the same room with Vernon. The average dervish could take lessons from her. Where does she find the energy?

That Ever Could Have Happened.” It covers a show that was destined for success: “Merrily We Roll Along.” The creative team of Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince were adapting the Kaufman and Hart play. With that kind of track record and genius, what could go wrong? Well, in the case of “Merrily We Roll Along,” the show closed early and was a flop that eventually found its feet years later in revivals.

The film finds a way of showing just how beautiful and complicated both the creative process and human experience are. Similarly, “They’re Playing Our Song” had a creative team that seemed unstoppable, but something doesn’t quite gel in the script.

It is a concept piece: Outside of Sonia and Vernon, the only other performers onstage are the three-person Greek chorus that represent our protagonists’ innermost thoughts.

Sydney Smith Martin, Johanna Winkel and Alexandra Nevill follow Sonia and are desperately trying to get her out of her own way.

Sam Robison, Dom Gibbs and Ty Myatt

Terry Collins’ set designs are fabulous.

From Vernon’s perfectly decorated expensive apartment to Sonia’s artful dump with the objet trouvé look. Collins really makes each locale pop, from the kitschy beach cottage to the equally hip discotheque (director Cathy Street set the show like a ‘70s sitcom).

LOVE, RENEWED: Jeff Hidek and Shannon Profita star in Neil Simon’s classic, ‘They’re Playing Our Song.’

Photo by Cathy Street

represent Vernon and hit one of the visual high notes in the show when they appear onstage in lamé hospital gowns during the song “Fill in the Words.”

This show makes extraordinary demands upon the leads. Even with the help of the Greek chorus, with a single story line, Profita and Hidek must hold the audience’s attention for two hours. It’s not a show of big-production dance numbers; though, “Workin’ It Out,” the song that introduces the chorus, is a lot of fun. The song explores the possibility of Sonia and Vernon’s collaboration musically, their different working styles and their different ways of approaching each other.

“When You’re in My Arms”—the ballad that opens Act 2 and includes the choruses again—captures the beauty of moments alone with the person you truly love. Hidek has a lovely voice and Profita clearly wants to belt out a soaring refrain, but the score never gives her a chance to really show off what she can do. For the leads this score is more of a marathon: They sing every song.

So, unlike a typical musical—with secondary leads bringing in memorable tunes and character actors taking at least one, before doing a bang-up finale with the ensemble— at the end of each act, these two do not get a chance to really concentrate on the big show-stopping solos that are hallmarks of musical theatre leads. When they finally do get things figured out in their relationship, they are sweet as a couple. But they don’t seem to have any friends—and that should be a red flag for each of them. Frankly, I don’t think I would be up to shouldering the

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I would love to be able to rewrite “They’re Playing Our Song.” To begin with, it needs a subplot. There is too much pressure on the leads to carry a two hour-plus show on their shoulders with nothing much going on plot-wise.

“How much would Shakespeare have gotten in there?” my date half-joked on the way home.

“Are you kidding?” I responded. “A set of twins, mistaken identity, false arrest and a couple of murders, at least!”

Alas the only plot point remains: Two people cannot figure out how to work together or be in love or both. Frankly, it would make a fine one-act, but it is just not enough for a full-length show.

Hamlisch didn’t really carry the weight on the music writing endeavor either. There are only nine songs in the show—and two of them are reprised to the point of irritation. It’s not like he didn’t know better; this is the composer who wrote the score for “A Chorus Line.”

Still, for the most part, the script is very funny, filled with Simon’s signature fastpaced banter. Hidek will win audience’s hearts when he sings “Fallin’.” And Profita’s “I Still Believe In Love” will remind you why you brought your Valentine to the theatre.

And the chorus will remind you to not take life too seriously.

DETAILS:

They’re Playing Our Song

Through Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. or Sun., 3 p.m. • $15-$30 Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. www.thalianhall.org

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ARTS>>FILM

MCDONALD’S MONSTER:

“T

films this week

‘The Founder’ is about the Big Mac of soulless shills

CINEMATIQUE

BY: ANGHUS

$7, 7pm • www.thalianhall.org

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. Feb. 13-15 (also playing Feb. 15 at 4 p.m.): And the nominees are...Oscar Shorts playing in Thalian Hall’s main stage, starting with Live Action Shorts on Monday, Feb. 13, Animated Shorts on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., and Documentary Shorts on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Check out the lineup and learn more about the 89th Annual Academy Awards at www.thalianhall.org. (Runtime: Varies, Rated NA)

he Founder” might be the most enjoyable thing McDonald’s has produced since the McGriddle. A behind-the-scenes story, it tries hard to sell the drama of Ray Kroc’s business venture to launch an international hamburger franchise—all based on the work of two hardworking brothers whose only goal was to produce satisfying meals for hungry Americans. It dives into familiar territory but takes some interesting turns along the way in an attempt to humanize a complete piece of shit. “The Founder” is like “The Social Network,” but with hamburgers instead of social media.

Ray Kroc (the amazing Michael Keaton) is a middle-aged salesman hocking milkshake mixers in the mighty Midwest. He’s kind of a weasely huckster with a solid pitch, but he’s been chasing one idea after the next, waiting for the “next big thing.” When a small ham- SELLING OUT FOR SUCCESS: ‘The Founder’ is a burger stand in San Bernardino, California, good movie about a not-so-great person. Photo courtesy orders a lot of his mixers, he decides to hit the of The Weinstein Company/McDonald’s. road and find out what the hubbub is about.

It turns out the McDonald brothers had creAt the heart of “The Founder” is an ideoated America’s most revolutionary hamburger logical battle between the purity of perfection stand: a combination of dedication to food and the bastardization that comes from sellquality and passion for what they were doing out. It’s unfair to say Kroc was a complete ing. As soon as Ray sees the first McDonpile of human garbage. He worked hard and ald’s, he realizes the potential and begins to had high standards for those to whom he formulate a plan. Unfortunately, his dreams was franchising the McDonald’s name, but it of coast-to-coast golden arches are met with could never line up with the actual McDonald ambivalence by Mac McDonald (John Carroll brothers’ vision. At the end of the day, Kroc Lynch) and his brother Dick (Nick Offerman). revealed himself to mostly be a soulless shill After nearly 30 years in the restaurant busiobsessed with success. Much of the movie ness, the McDonald brothers are hesitant to feels like an attempt at an honest portrayal of see their brand ruined by franchises that don’t a monster. In spite of his intelligence, in spite adhere to their high bar of quality. of his drive, Kroc was a man who co-opted I’m going to take a moment for encore read- someone else’s dream into his own multi-bilers to ponder that McDonald’s was at one time lion-dollar vision. associated with extremely high quality. Now While the logistics and story are pretty that we’ve all had a good chuckle, allow me standard fare, the performances really make to continue...

“The Founder” worth watching. It’s so great Ray finally convinces the McDonald broth- seeing Michael Keaton in movies again after ers to let him be their franchise agent. He a 10-year absence. He’s the same engaging, chases his dream of making McDonald’s the likable everyman who elevates every role he next great American institution. Unfortunately, inhabits. Nick Offerman (“Parks and Rec”) is his business partners are so protective of their also great as the straight-shooting Dick Mcname and product quality, they prevent Ray Donald, who watches as the company with his from mercilessly whoring out the restaurants name on it is eventually stripped away. The at a profitable rate. An enterprising business- movie is a somber portrayal of real events. man sees opportunity and pitches Ray the Kroc steals his piece of the American dream, idea that franchising restaurants isn’t nearly while the McDonald brothers (though left with as profitable as owning the land these busi- a decent check) watch as their vision is conesses are on. Kroc—desperate to be taken opted and name used to sell hamburgers seriously and become successful—starts worldwide dabbling in some very profitable but under“The Founder” feels like an apt metaphor handed deals.

for the current state of the world. It’s easy to see the spirit of Ray Kroc in a world obsessed with selling out and finding success by any means necessary. The most confounding and exciting thing about “The Founder” is how viewers see Ray Kroc. I found his success stymieing and his entire life to be as empty as the calories in a McDonald’s hamburger.

DETAILS:

Feb. 20-22 (also playing Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. in the Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre): Already a winner of festival and critics’ awards and nominated for scores more, see Dev Patel, Rooney Mara and Nicole Kidman star in “Lion.” The true story, adapted from “A Long Way Home,” follows Saroo Brierley, who was adopted by an Australian couple after being separated from his family when he was 5. Brierley eventually located his original home using Google Earth 25 years later. “Lion” is directed by Garth Davis. (Rated PG, runtime 120 minutes)

The Founder

Rated PG-13 Directed by John Lee Hancock Starring Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch

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Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org CAPT’N BILL’S BACKYARD GRILL Capt’n Bill’s is a great place to have fun, meet people and get some great exercise all at the same time. We have a lively, personable and tentative wait staff, not to mention a wide selection of food and two full service bars. Whether you love seafood, BBQ, sandwiches or veggies, Capt’n Bill’s has something for everyone.

Capt’n Bill’s has over a dozen televisions, including a big screen, so that you can watch a variety of sporting events. We even have NFL Sunday Ticket! Capt’n Bill’s is the perfect spot to come watch all the big games!

Whether you love football, basketball or just sports in general, you are guaranteed to have a great time! Come visit Wilmington’s best kept secret ... Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill and Outdoor Volleyball Facility. 4240 Market St. (910) 762-0173 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs, 5-11pm; Fri., 4-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown/Market St. ■ WEBSITE: https://captnbills.com THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sunday 11am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com

16 S. Front St. 910.772.9151

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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 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFÉ Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serving breakfast all day.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Monday-Wednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.com THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar.

You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

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

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

2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

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

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food.

Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a 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 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) 350FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com THE PUB A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 other sandwiches and meals under $12.

32 beers on tap, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavory.pub RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot. Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy.

Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m.

– 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com SPICOLI “In crust we trust.” Spicoli specializes in classic NY style pizza with a totally unconventional (AND DELICIOUS) sourdough crust. We also feature one-of-akind burger creations, Jumbo wings complete with our perfect, house-made blue cheese or ranch. Or enjoy any of our unique vegan or gluten-free options. But Spicoli is not just amazing food. We keep it awesome with a killer juke box, classic arcade games, and great deals on everything at our full bar. Share some brews over PacMan or enjoy the area’s only 20in pie on our outdoor patio. Just make sure you are having fun.

Don’t worry!! If you can’t come see us, we also have the largest delivery radius in town!! 1978 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-0339.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach SWEET ‘N’ SAVORY CAFÉ The Real Wizard Behind the Food. Anyone who has seen the Wizard of Oz knows that the wizard was just a scared old man hiding behind the curtain. Restaurants are no different. Making incredible food is not magical or mystical and instead just requires heart (Tin Man), brains (Scarecrow), courage (Lion) and love (Dorothy).

At Sweet n Savory we have pulled back the curtain because we don’t believe that we need smoke, mirrors, over inflated prices or pretentiousness to offer you the best and freshest food your money can buy. 1611 Pavillion Place, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 256-0115 Hours: 7am-10pm.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, BAKERY & CATERING ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorycafe.com

THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 4523952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

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

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

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

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

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

– 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi,

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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 OKAMI JAPANESE 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. GlutenFree Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday DesHIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese sert.

Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. ■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com - @yosakeilm on Twitter Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible & Instagram. Like us on Facebook. dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to BEACH BAGELS utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tem- Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. pura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciaguests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check batta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered. www.okamisteakhouse.com!

Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Olean/ 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am der Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue—right before the - 9:30pm drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant sandwiches, and more! atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your ■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Badestination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation gels-301865953202309/ Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/

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as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com

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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: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

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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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.com

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 scrump-

tious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

IRISH

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN

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 made-fromscratch 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 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

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

3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.

- 9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com

FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their 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 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

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

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

MEXICAN

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

2 locations to serve you 7220 Wrightsville Avenue 910-256-1222

5906 Oleander Drive 910-769-4232

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9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

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

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

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD • capefearseafodcompany.com every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-793-0035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com

LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials.

Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations.

3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

ORGANIC

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

SEAFOOD

BUSTER’S CALABASH SEAFOOD AND DINER New to the NOMA corridor, Buster’s Calabash Seafood and Diner features a large menu of seafood that will sate all fishy palates. From fresh catfish and flounder to shrimp, and scallops, oysters and crab cakes, it’s all found in one spot. They also offer sandwiches, fajitas, and wraps, so there is something for everyone. Their daily blue-plate specials help keep the belly full and the wallet light, while their daily breakfast buffet and special Sunday brunch buffet (6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) keeps the early and midday risers just as full. 6309 Market St, North Wilmington. 910-769-2018 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week, Mon-Sat, 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun., 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations available.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Calabash-style seafood and more!

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of in-

dividuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077.

Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140.

Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts.

Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

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

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Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome.

Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm.

Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays

through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food— and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

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

Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

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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 award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant.

Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road.

(910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am2am daily.

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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events ART FOR ALL

Feb. 18, 10am; 19, noon: Renowned as “downtown’s cutting-edge art show” and attended by more than 1,000 shoppers and dozens of artists from around the region, Art for All is a twoday event that will again be the go-to cultural experience of the month. With a wide array of paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and more, Art for All is always an exceptional community event for art lovers and artists alike. Wilmington’s finest food trucks, a full coffee shop in

the courtyard tent, and the BAC cash bar will supply sustenance to one and all. $5 at the door—good for both days and includes a raffle ticket (kids 12 and under are free). Parking in the NoFo neighborhood is free. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.

charity/fundraisers WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is accepting nominations for the 32nd annual Women of Achievement Awards—a fundraiser to recog-

nize and celebrate the accomplishments of Service, Social Justice, Rachel Freeman Unwomen and young leaders in our community. sung Hero, Volunteer and Young Leader. Three The event also raises key support for the YWyoung leader award recipients will receive a CA’s programs and services which promote ra$1,000 scholarship to continue their education cial justice and gender equity for thousands of after high school. Nomination deadline: Feb. women, children and their families in southeast17, 5pm. www.ywca-lowercapefear.org. ern NC. The awards will be held on Thurs., May CHARITY WRISTBAND PROGRAM 4, Wilmington Convention Center. Awards proWilmington’s signature summertime concert vide recognition for outstanding contributions series returns for its 12th season to Riverfront and achievements of women active in BrunsPark in downtown, which return each Friday wick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender night from May 26 through Sept. 1, 6:30counties. Women may be nominated in the fol10pm, feat. both local performers and cover lowing categories: Arts, Business, Education, bands. Wilmington Downtown Incorporated Environmental, Health and Wellness, Public (WDI) organizes it and holds Charity Wristband Program to involve more local residents and help support other community organizations.

Wristbands cost $1 and can be purchased by people who are 21 and older and want to enjoy beer and wine during the show. WDI will use a Facebook voting process to select nine charitable organizations to participate in the 2017 season. The remaining organizations will be selected by a review committee based on their mission and community impact. Applications are due by Feb. 24. Completed applications can be returned via email at office@wilmingtondowntown.com, mailed to PO Box 2235, Wilmington, NC 28402 or delivered to 221 N. Front Street, Suite 102.

music/concerts UNCW JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1

Feb. 17, 7:30pm: The Department of Music presents the UNCW Jazz Ensemble I, a beautifully orchestrated concert featuring UNCW’s very own students. This ensemble is directed by esteemed professor and musician Jerald Shynett, a trombonist and composer who has performed with everyone from Ray Charles to Liza Minnelli. Don’t miss out on this unique concert experience! Kenan Auditorium Box Office at 910-962-3500 between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

JUSTIN HAYWARD

Feb. 17, 7:30pm: Legendary singer-songwriter Justin Hayward is coming to The Wilson Center on his The Wind of Heaven Tour. Hayward will bring new songs from his recent album release “All The Way,” as well as Moody Blues classics like “Nights in White Satin.” As the driving force behind The Moody Blues, Hayward penned classics like “Nights in White Satin,” “New Horizons” and “Your Wildest Dreams.” Tickets: www.capefearstage.com. Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

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Feb. 19, 7:30pm: Join Chamber Music Wilmington for a piano performance unlike any other! Hailed by the New York Times for their “impressive musicianship,” success has come quickly to this astonishing piano trio. Grammynominated violinist Jesse Mills joins Raman Ramakrishnan, frequent CMW guest cellist, and concert pianist Rieko Aizawa to form this polished ensemble. Their musical bond began at the Juilliard School and has taken them throughout the US and on several world tours, most recently to Japan and India. The Trio will perform Beethoven’s Trio Op. 70, No. 2, a trio

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from British-American composer Rebecca Clarke and Mendelssohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s virtuosic Trio No. 2 in C Minor. For ticketing details, call Kenan Auditorium Box Office at 910-962-3500 between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

theatre/auditions Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;M WITH CUPID DINNER SHOW

Through Feb 18: By Ron Hasson, directed by Penelope Grover, at TheatreNOW 19 S. 10th St. Special dinner show on Feb. 14 Fri & Sat at 7pm (doors open 1 hour prior-Complimentary Valet). Tickets $16-$39 with discounts for students, seniors and military. Dinner ticketsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;$49 includes show and 4-course meal. Cupid, that cute cherub with the little wings and bow and arrow, is all grown up (well everything but the wings!) and after four centuries is ready for love. Circle of Friends speed dating service gladly takes him as a client. When Cupidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, the always-meddling Venus, appears youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a recipe for loveable mayhem. All served with a big dose of 3-course love from the TheatreNOW kitchen.

BOEING BOEING

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Bernard couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect life gets bumpy when his friend Robert comes to stay and a new and speedier Boeing jet throws off all of his careful planning.

Soon all three stewardesses are in town simultaneously, timid Robert is forgetting which lies to tell to whom, and catastrophe looms. 8 p.m.

Thurs.-Sat.; Sun., 2 p.m. Feb. 16-19 and 23-26 on the Mainstage Theatre in the UNCW Cultural Arts Building. Tickets are $15 for member-

sof the general public, $12 for seniors, UNCW employees, and alum, and $6 for students (sales tax included.) They are available at the Kenan Box Office on campus by calling 910.962.3500 or online at http://uncw.edu/arts/boxoffice.html. Tickets can also be bought in person an hour before the show on show dates. 601 S. College Rd. CRIMES OF THE HEART

Church, 409 S. 5 Ave.

2/16: RIVERDANCE

RIVERDANCE

The 20th anniversary of one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fascinating Irish step-dancing shows comes to the Wilson Center (703 N. 3rd St.) on the 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Composed by Bill Whelan and produced by John McColgan, traditional Irish dance and music will feature new projections and the addition of a brand new number, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anna Livia,â&#x20AC;? featuring the female members of the Irish dance troupe in an a cappella hard-shoe dance. www.capefearstage.

Big Dawg is proud to kick off its 2017 season with Beth Henleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crimes of the Heart. This Pulitzer Prize-winner is a deeply touching and funny play about three eccentric sisters from a small Southern town rocked by scandal when Babe, the youngest, shoots her husband. Humor and pathos abound as the sisters unite with an intense young lawyer to save Babe from a murder charge, and overcome their familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painful past. Beth Henleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first play is an example of Southern Gothic humor at its finest. Wheelchair accessible. Tickets: $22 GA; $20 students, seniors, military and $15 all Thursday performances. Opening night is pay-what-you-can night: Patrons will be able to choose their own ticket prices! Feb. 16 Mar. 5, 8pm, Sun., 3pm. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. www.bigdawgproductions.org

film THE ARRANGEMENTS

Feb. 15, noon-2pm: The Upperman Center at UNCW is hosting local filmmaker Tanya Ferminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Arrangements.â&#x20AC;? Fermin wrote and directed the filmâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a story filled with love and reflection and making end-of-life choices. Special Q&A panel discussion will occur after the screening. The discussion will be based on the filmmaking experience and the

filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subject matter â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Arrangementsâ&#x20AC;? is featured nationally as part of the syndicated television show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;African American Short Filmsâ&#x20AC;?, showcasing short films starring, produced, written and/or directed by African-Americans, which airs nationally in 90+ major markets throughout the United States. Air dates, TV stations and times are posted on the Badamitv OPEN MIC COMEDY Facebook page, Twitter and their Now Playing After a long absence, the Browncoat is excited page (http://badamitv.com/nowplaying.php). to once again host Open Mic Comedy, hosted UNCW, Lumina Theater, 601 S. College Rd.

by Hal Cosec! You think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got what it www.thearrangementsmovie.com takes to make an entire theater laugh? Come on out and prove it! Doors open at 7:30pm for TOURNEES FRENCH FILM FEST signups, and the show starts at 8pm. Free!

Feb. 20-24: Cape Fear Community College will Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St. host the TournĂŠes French Film Festival, a program of the FACE (French American Cultural OPEN MIC Exchange) Foundation in partnership with the The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes.

Cultural Services of the French Embassy, will (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam take place on CFCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wilmington campus in poetry, video, live music, odd talentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perforthe Union Station Auditorium (502 N. Front St). mances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve.

All films are in French with English subtitles, Signup, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypand all screenings are free and open to the sy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily public. Feb. 20, 6pm, Pierrot Le Fou; Feb. 21, after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

12.30pm, Francofonia; Feb.y 22, 6pm, Valley of COMEDY BINGO Love; Feb. 23, 12:30pm, Reality; Feb. 23, 6pm, Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at My Golden Days; Feb. 24, 6pm, Saint Laurent.

Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show www.cfcc.edu/hfa/tournees-french-film-festifeaturing the best comics from all over the val-at-cfcc.

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the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with inbooth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

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Feb. 16, 7:30pm: The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand: Riverdance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 20th Anniversary World Tour.

Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in rock, music, theatre and film â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.

Riverdance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, and comes directly to North America from a sold out run across Europe and Asia. www.riverdance.com.

Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

CAROLINA COMEDY CUP

Comedian Jenn Snyder Headlines â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carolina Comedy Cup.â&#x20AC;? Jenn Snyder tours with Neil Hamburger and Tim Heidecker. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there to do at the beach in the winter? Laugh every week at the Lazy Pirate on Carolina Beach is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carolina Comedy Cup. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carolina Comedy Cupâ&#x20AC;? presented by Wake Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bake Donuts!! See the best area comics compete against each other for your votes, followed by a nationally touring headliner comedian. Enjoy the show, drink specials and more for just $5. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carolina Comedy Cup every Wed. 9pm, through Mar. 25th. 701 N Lake Pk Blvd. www.LazyPirateRestaurant.com.

DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB

Comedy Open Mic every Thurs, 7pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 17, 7pm/9:30pm: Aparna Nancherla â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a joke entrepreneur who pedals in both writing and performance. Appereances include: Conan on TBS, Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, @ midnight, and Adam Devineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Party on Comedy Central, Seesoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night Train with Wyatt Cenac, VH1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Love the 2000s,â&#x20AC;? and others. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 18, 7pm/9:30pm: Tight 5 TV Showcase, featuring: Colton Demonte, Steve Marcinowski, Cameron Smith, Blaire Postman, Brian Granger, Lydia Manning, Lew Morgante, Louis Bishop, Wills Maxwell, Tyler Woods, Jesse James, Drew Harrison, Brian Piccalo, Jack Nelson. A live taping of some of the best local comedians in this region, as they bring you their tightest 5 minute (Network Friendly) comedy sets. www.

Bollywood: Taj Express A masala musical straight from Mumbai Tuesday, Feb. 21 7:30 p.m. Kenan Auditorium Tickets $25 â&#x20AC;˘ $50 â&#x20AC;˘ $75

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art FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

DISTILLATION OF NATURE

Flytrap Brewing presents “Distillation of Nature,” a collection of abstract watercolors

by Nick Mijak. For the last 6 years, this selftaught artist has spent his time painting outside and observing nature with the intention

of mastering the “allusive mysterious medium of watercolor.” The paintings in this exhibition are a distillation of those years. Rather than represent nature, Nick strives to illicit emotion in the viewer. Using colors borrowed from nature, abstract forms and a loose technique, Nick Mijak has developed a unique style. Mijak’s work will be on display through Feb. 28. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St. MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

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

ORANGE ST. ARTSFEST ARTISTS NEEDED

Thalian Association Community Theatre is seeking artists for the 22nd Orange Street ArtsFest, Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 10am-6pm, and Sun., May 28, 10am-5pm. Celebrated street fair will return to Orange St. next to the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, with some artists inside the building. The popular juried The annual Orange St. ArtsFest takes place Memo- festival is the largest springtime arts rial Day weekend as a fundraiser for Thalian festival in downtown Wilmington and Association. The juried festival is in need of artists will feature over 80 artists from NC and surrounding states, with local enterwho wish to show and sale their works along tainment and refreshments. Applicants Orange and Second streets and inside the Hannah must submit a color photo of original work in acrylic, oils, watercolor, sculpBlock USO/Community Center. Around 80 artists ture, drawing, graphics, wearable arts, will be accepted, featuring a variety of work, from leather jewelry, clay, glass, fiber, metal work or mixed media. Photographically watercolors to oil paintings to photography to or commercially reproduced work is ceramics to jewelry and more. Early bird entry fee also acceptable in limited editions, through Apr. 28: $135. signed and numbered by the artist.

An early bird entry fee of $135 will be offered until Apr. 28

LOCAL ARTISTS NEEDED!

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and artists will be eligible for awards and $550 in prize money. www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or Samantha Herrick, Community Arts Center Director at slherrick@thalian.org.

THE ODD COUPLE—UNUSUAL WORKS

Guests are invited to meet the artists and the WHQR staff and on-air personalities while enjoying great food and wine for a reception on Fri., Feb. 24, and the show will remain on display until Mar. 10. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. “The Odd Couple—Unusual Works by Joe Cordaro & Jock Pottle” is a combined collection from two artists drawing inspiration from the world around them to create similarly styled works through different mediums. The pieces showcase the complexity of Joe Cordaro’s simple hand drawings when combined with the digital arts. Jock Pottle employs his skills as a professional photographer to capture detail in his colorful etchings. 254 N. Front St.

CATCHING THE SPIRIT

Images by Mark Gansor and Carole Osman presents a playful and serene mix of global and local scenes including acrylic paintings of buildings, gardens, and fields in Wilmington and France by Mark Gansor and pastels and acrylic paintings of Japan and Germany by Carole Osman. Meet the artists; enjoy catering from Whole Foods; and listen to music by Cameron Tinklenberg, jazz pianist. Through Friday, April 7th. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

FOR THE LOVE OF ART

Feb. 16, 5pm: n support of Lee Loves Local, Paysage will be hosting its 2nd annual For the Love of Art event! Join Paysage on 2/16 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as we host a live auction on all local art. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres will be served as well. Paysage, 1908 Eastwood Rd., Ste. 116.

NIKKI’S DOWNTOWN MURAL UNVEILING

Meet artist Janette K. Hopper at the mural unveiling, Nikki’s Downtown. All day half-off sushi and teriyaki entrees and drink specials. Meet the artist from 7-9pm. Nikki’s Fresh Gourmet & Sushi Bar, 16 South Front St.

museums/education CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Beyond the Horizon: Exploring our evolving perceptions of the natural world, contemporary artists Maya Lin, Teresita Fernández, Jason Mitcham, and Colby Parsons employ unique mediums to unearth human interaction with the landscape. The four nationally and internationally renowned artists in Beyond the Horizon all aim to explore natural phenomena while challenging perception in the viewer. Lin’s artwork interprets the world through a modern lens, using technological methods to visualize and convey the natural environment; Fernández work delves into the psychology of looking and she is often inspired by rethinking the meaning of landscape and place; Mitcham’s work with animation began with his desire to incorporate time into a painting; Parsons’ work explores the distortion and textual qualities of video projection in intersection with clay. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm.

Tuesday-Sunday 11am-2pm; Thursday nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa

1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. • Feb. 8, 3pm: Valentines New and Old. Come to the museum and learn about the tradition of valentines. We will make new valentines and look at the pretty and sometimes funny old valentines. We will make ones made from wood and some with glitter and lace doilies. Snack will be a cookie to decorate! Free event. Space is limited. Call 256-2569 to register. (910) 2562569. 303 W. Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

STARRING CAPE FEAR

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

View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy.

See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

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

910-762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. • Feb. 10, 5pm: Big and Small Family Ball: Celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family with dancing, crafts, Valentine’s treats, and more! Event is free for members or $5 per person for nonmembers.

Don’t forget to capture the moment at our photo booth station! www.playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534.

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and ac- BLACK TENNIS HISTORY EXHIBIT Feb. 16, 8am; “Breaking the Barriers: The ATA tivities for all ages, including historical exhibits, and Black Tennis Pioneers” free and open to full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively the public at Cape Fear Community College’s Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts.

Union Station at the corner of Red Cross and House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, Front sts. On loan from the International Tennis facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

Hall of Fame & Museum, “Breaking the Barriers” By reservation, discounted group tours, cablends a unique timeline of photos, newspaper boose birthday parties, and after-hours meetaccounts, and history into a lively, informative ings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at experience highlighting the origins and history 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to of black tennis and American Tennis Associaentire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 tion and incorporates other historical world and senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free sports events. Cape Fear Community College, under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.

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LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered MonFri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669. capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on

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MUSEUM AFTER DARK

Feb. 23, 6:30pm: $6/$8 in advance; $8/$10 at the door. Step inside our digital planetarium and hear about Greek gods for grownups. See what it’s like to live and work on the International Space Station in Space Place. Make and launch an Alka-Seltzer rocket. Create an edible satellite. Test your skills at landing a space egg. Taste a liquid nitrogen wine slushee and astronaut ice cream. Ages 18+. Light snacks provided. Adult beverages from Bombers available for purchase. Pre-purchase tickets at http://www.capefearmuseum.com/programs/ museum-dark-outer-space. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.”

Dock Street Kids and their always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action. Valentines Show, Feb. 11; Spring Show, Mar. 25, Summer Show, Jun. 24; Back to School Show, Aug. 19; Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St.

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STORY EXPLORERS

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

STORY ART

Special program for kids in kindergarten through second grade. At each session they’ll hear a story that incorporates a different art concept, then have time to apply what they’ve seen and heard as they make their own art!

Free but space limited. Register www.nhclibrary.org for the dates your child will attend, to be sure of having enough seats and art materials. Julie: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-7986303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

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

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

LEGO CHALLENGE

NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd. Maureen Weinman, mweinman@nhcgov.com, 910-798-6393. Lego Challenge at Myrtle Grove Library is a fun way for kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills! Participating children may work alone or in groups. Legos are scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month at New Hanover County’s Myrtle Grove Library. The sessions are free for kids ages 5 to 10. Space

limited, so prereg: www.nhclibrary.org or 910798-6393. 5155 S. College Rd. “FICTION TO FASHION” CONTEST

Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to compete in New Hanover County Public Library’s Third Annual Fashion Design Contest, “Fiction to Fashion”. Contestants will be challenged to design outfits from recycled books, cassette tapes, and CDs. Number of contestants in “Fiction to Fashion” is limited to 25. Reg. free and will be open through Jan. 31, or until available slots are filled. Runway show rehearsal on Feb. 21. Attendance at these three meetings is required. Runway show is scheduled for 7pm on Feb. 23 at Expo 216 on Front St. Contestants will model their designs for a live audience, and the fashion authorities will award special prizes to be announced at the event. http://libguides.nhclibrary.org/newse/ f2f. shayes@nhcgov.com, 910-798-6393.

Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

CF MUSEUM PROGRAMS

Feb. 17, 10am: Move it! Free w/museum admission. Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. • Feb. 18: 11am and 2pm.: Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot.

Adult participation is required. Adult participa-

tion is required. •Feb. 19, 2:30pm: Discovery Lab, Free for members or with general admission. Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can dropin for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. INCREDIBLE INSECTS

Feb. 24, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Adult participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

outdoors/recreation ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL

There will be a mandatory captain’s meeting held on Wed., Feb. 8, 6pm, Fran Russ Rec Center located next to the park office. We will review the rules and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Referees will also be present. If the team captain ora team representative is not present at the meeting, the team will not be allowed to play and the team fee will be refunded according to the refund policy on the registration form that follows on page two. Register through Feb. 3 (or when the league fills, whichever comes first). Minimum of 10, maximum of 24 teams. Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr.

10-WEEK EXERCISE PROGRAM

Beach Bound Boot Camp is a ten week high energy exercise program that meets two

times per week. Kick start your 2017 training regimen with this 10-week training session that strives to improve physical fitness and increase health awareness in a fun but safe environment. The program will include a variety of feasible exercises including calisthenics, low impact cardio, resistance training.

Beach Bound Boot Camp seeks to provide a transformational experience through effective training while fostering relationships that will encourage success. $200 WB residents/240 nonresidents. Pre-reg rqd. Mon/Wed, 9-10am.

Session 1: Through Mar. 20. Session 2: Mar. 27-Jun. 5. Wrightsville Beach Municipal Park, Bob Sawyer Dr.

classes ART CLASSES

Working from simple still life objects (oranges, apples, a mug, etc.), learn charcoal drawing to produce light and shadow on simple objects. Wed, 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm. • Collage: How to use found papers as a visual vocabulary and how to make images sing on paper. Thurs., 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm. • Four projects that will reveal your imagination and develop your creative abilities using pencil, pen and ink and water color. Fri, 10am-noon and 2pm-4pm. • Kids, 6-12 will explore water color and color pencil methods to make awesome fish and sea creature paintings. All materials supplied. Sat, 10am-11am. • Make beautiful prints using natural materials: leaves, twigs, grasses, shells, etc. Great for journals, greeting cards, calendars, note cards and, of course, small lovely prints. Monday, 10amnoon or 2pm-4pm. • Impressionistic painting: Learn how small dots of color unify to create a vibrant painting. Bring a photo of a subject you

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would like to paint or I will provide a photo for you. Tuesday, 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm. $80/4 weeks. Supply list available. loislight@bellsouth. net or call 910 547-8115. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure INTRO TO HIP HOP

Dance like your favorite celebrities or YouTube stars! Eight-hour adult class will teach basic moves such as popping and locking, waving, ticking, sliding and gliding, and krumping, while allowing you to define your own musicality and approach. Comfortable dress encouraged. $50. Pre-reg. rqd. www.cfcc.edu/enrich or 910362-7572. CFCC Downtown Campus Wilmington , 401 Water St.

BOOK MAKING FOR TEENS

Teens ages 12 and older will use recycled library materials to construct personalized sidebound books at this workshop. Participation is free and all tools and materials will be provided, but space is strictly limited. Reg, opens a month before the workshop on the calendar at www. nhclibrary.org. 910-798-6303 or email Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@nhcgov.com. Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd.

BOOK NOOK

Hands-on computer workshop at Northeast Library is for avid readers! Librarian Carla Sarratt will walk you through a variety of online tools for the reading community. At this training session you’ll learn tricks and tips for discovering reading and readalike suggestions using the Library’s own online catalog and website, NoveList, and Goodreads. You’ll also explore self-published books by Indie authors on Biblioboard! Seats limited and prereg. rqd. for free. www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6371. Carla Sarratt, 910-798-6371; csarratt@nhcgov.com.

Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

WOMAN IN THE MIRROR

Program specifically designed for women who are undergoing cancer treatment, metastatic cancer and post treatment. It can feel impossible for a patient to accept and take ownership of her cancer diagnosis and then to release that identity once the journey is complete. “Woman in the Mirror” was developed to assist women who are living with cancer or moving forward from treatment to embracing life, the new normal. Hope Abounds works to help former patients once again live life to the fullest. Keynote speaker Frances Murchison, local autho. $25 for workshop and lunch.

Vision Boards presented by Angie Smock.

Cancer Survivor Courtyard Marriott, 151 Van Campen Blvd.

FITNESS CLASSES

Boot Camp, Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 6 a.m.-7 a.m. Barre Fit classes, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Hatha (Gentle) Yoga, Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m.1:45 a.m. Kettlebell Training , Fridays at 6:00 a.m.-7 a.m., starting in January. Vinyasa Yoga, Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesdays 6:30.-7:30 p.m.; and Fridays at 9:3010:30 a.m. Low Impact Aerobics, Mon., Wed., and Fri. at 8-9 a.m. Tone, strengthen and stretch classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30-9:30 a.m. Admission: 910-256-7925. WB Park, 321 Causeway Dr.

HEART HEALTHY NUTRITION SEMINAR

Four-class nutrition seminar series is a part of the YMCA’s evidence-based Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program. Each 1-hour seminar covers important nutrition topics that impact heart health. These seminars are a part of the Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program but are open to the public and free of charge. Seminar 3: (March 8th, 12pm-1pm):

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Shopping, Preparing and Cooking Food for Better Blood Pressure. Seminar 4: (April 12th, 12pm-1pm): Heart Healthy Eating for Life. www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org.

Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave. INTERIOR DECORATING

24-hour course will show you how to unlock your own personal style. Course topics include: a history of various decorating styles, with special emphasis on local Southern architecture and furniture; how to define style—whether classic, modern, vintage, chic, coastal, urban or a mix. CFCC North Campus, 4500 Blue Clay Rd. Pre-reg is required and the cost is $140. enrich@cfcc.edu or (910) 362-7199

PAPERMAKING CLASSES

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and website. • Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm.

Sign up at www.alunaworks.com.

Aluna Works, 603 Castle St.

BASIC AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS

WHAT DOES A LEARNING DIFFERENCE LOOK LIKE IN A REGULAR CLASSROOM

Feb. 16, 6pm: What does a diagnosis of dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, a non-verbal learning disability, and/or attention deficit disorder mean? What do the learning differences look like in the general education classroom?

How do these students learn and how does the classroom look to them? Each of these questions will be addressed with the hope of gaining insight and empathy into the world of these students. This workshop is designed for parents, educators, and tutors. This is a free community workshop, but register in adv. www.HillSchoolofWilmington.org. Watson College of Education, UNCW, 601 S. College Rd.

PAPERMAKING CLASSES Looking for a new artistic endeavor to help quell trying times? How about giving a go at papermaking? Aluna Works (603 Castle St.) is offering adult classes on Wednesdays, 6 p.m., and adult and children’s classes on Saturdays, 2 p.m. All materials will be included, but feel free to bring flat mementos to include in your project. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com

Feb. 15, 6pm: Come learn American Sign Language and meet new people in the community! We’ll cover lots of basic ASL, from introductions to signs for family members, to signs for foods and basic phrases. Please register in advance. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

BEGIN THE CONVERSATION

Feb. 17, 10am: Begin the Conversation clinics can help you think about your healthcare wishes and create a plan to ensure your wishes are known. Having a plan will make it easier for

you, your doctor and your loved ones to ensure those wishes are honored, especially when you cannot speak for yourself. Receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve your quality of care. Advance directives such as Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney forms will be available so your healthcare wishes can be legally documented. Phillips LifeCare and Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. CAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT

Fri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting gallery artist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes are $40 per person. Class will be held 6:00-8:00.

Includes two glasses of wine or beer, a gorgeous view and a finished painting for you to take home. Space is limited and reservations are required. Message or call 910.763.3380 to reserve your seat today. www.capefearpaintandwine.weebly.com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without. River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A

BEEKEEPING BASICS: FROM A TO BEE

Feb. 18, 9am: Honeybees are responsible for pollinating numerous food plants that are crucial to our diets including fruits, vegetables and nuts. This class is for individuals who want to learn how to successfully raise bees, or just wants to learn how to be more bee-friendly. You will also get to inspect and use real beekeeping equipment including hive models and beekeeping clothing. CFCC Downtown Campus Wilmington, 401 Water St.

TRIPLE P SEMINAR: PARENTING PROGRAM

Feb. 18, 10am: The Triple P Seminar is a free three-week parenting program presented by Smart Start of New Hanover County at the downtown library. It’s open to parents of children ages birth to 12 years old. Space is limited, and to attend you must contact Susan DeMarco in advance at 910-798-6353 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. The Triple P Seminar will help parents feel more confident as they guide their children’s social, emotional, and behavioral development. Topics for the three meetings are “The Power of Positive Parenting,” “Raising Confident, Competent Children,” and “Raising Resilient Children.” Light refreshments will be served at each session. Register: Susan DeMarco at 910-798-6353 or sdemarco@nhcgov. com. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St.

HEARTISTIC WELLNESS CLASS

Feb. 21, 4pm: Relax, relieve tension and learn practical techniques to shed daily stress through art, music and fragrant aromas. Internationally renown heARTistic Wellness coach, Lewi Kurtzman, helps “heARTists” to paint what they love, freeing unhealthy “locked in” feelings of anxiety, disappointment and nagging worry. “heARTists’ receive a personal hW pro-

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

By my estimates 72 percent of you Aries are in unusually good moods. The world seems friendlier, more cooperative. Fifty-six percent of you feel more in love with life than you have in a long time. You may even imagine that the birds and trees and stars are flirting with you. I’m also guessing that 14 percent of you are weaving in and out of being absurdly, deliriously happy, sometimes without any apparent explanation. As a result of your generosity of spirit, you may be the recipient of seemingly impossible rewards like free money or toasted ice cream or unconditional tenderness. I bet at least 10 percent of you are experiencing all of the above.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

I am launching a campaign to undo obsolete stereotypes about you Bulls.

There are still backward astrologers who perpetrate the lie that many of you are stingy, stolid, stubborn slowpokes. As an antidote I plan to heighten everyone’s awareness of your sensual, soulful sweetness, and your tastefully pragmatic sensitivity, and your diligent, dynamic productivity. That should be easy in the coming weeks, since you’ll be at the height of your ability to express those superpowers. Luckily, people will also have an enhanced capacity to appreciate you for who you really are. It will be a favorable time to clarify and strengthen your reputation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Will Giovanni surreptitiously replace Allesandra’s birth-control pills with placebos? Will Camille take a hidden crowbar to her rendezvous with the blackmailer? Will Josie steal Jose’s diary and sell it on eBay? Given the current astrological omens, you may have an unconscious attraction to soap-opera events like those. The glamour of melodrama is tempting you, but I’m hoping and predicting you will express the cosmic currents in less toxic ways. Maybe you’ll hear a searing but healing confession after midnight in the pouring rain, for instance. Perhaps you’ll break an outworn taboo with ingenious grace, or forge a fertile link with a reformed rascal, or recover a lost memory in a dusty basement.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

All naturally-occurring matter on earth is composed of 92 basic elements arranged in various combinations. Since some appear in trace amounts, they took a long time for humans to discover. In the 18th and 19th centuries, chemists were exuberant when they tracked down seven of the 92 in a single location: an underground mine on the Swedish island of Ytterby. That small place was a mother lode. I’m predicting a metaphorically similar experience for you, Cancerian: new access to a concentrated source that will yield much illumination.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

The next four weeks will be an excellent time to upgrade your understanding of the important characters in your life. In fact, I suspect you will generate good fortune and meaningful synchronicities whenever you seek greater insight into anyone who affects you. Get to know people better, Leo! If there are intriguing acquaintances who pique your curiosity, find out more about them. Study the oddballs you’re allergic to with the intention to discern their hidden workings. In general, practice being objective as you improve your skill at reading human nature.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

In 1787 English captain Arthur Phillip led an eight-month naval expedition to the southeastern part of the continent now known as Australia. Upon arrival, he claimed the land for England, despite the fact 250,000 Aboriginal people were living there, just as their ancestors had for 2,000 generations. Two hundred years later, an Aboriginal activist named “Burnum Burnum” planted the Aboriginal flag on the White Cliffs of Dover, claiming England for his people.

Herman Melville’s 1847 book

I encourage you to make a comparably artful or symbolic act like Burnum’s sometime soon, Virgo—a ritual or gesture to assert your sovereignty or evoke a welldeserved reversal or express your unconquerable spirit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The ancient Roman rhetorician Quintilian authored a 12-volume textbook on the art of oratory. As ample as it was, it could have been longer. “Erasure is as important as writing,” he said. According to my reading of the astrological omens, that counsel should be a rewarding and even exciting theme for you in the coming weeks.

For the long-term health of your labor of love or your masterpiece, you should focus for a while on what to edit out of it. How could you improve it by making it shorter and more concise?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Do you know about the long-running kids’ show “Sesame Street”? Are you familiar with Big Bird, the talking 8-feet-tall yellow canary who’s one of the main characters? I hope so because your horoscope is built around them. In the “Sesame Street” episode called “Don’t Eat the Pictures,” Big Bird solves a riddle that frees a 4,000-year-old Egyptian prince from an ancient curse. I think this vignette can serve as a model for your own liberation. How? You can finally outwit and outmaneuver a very old problem with the help of some playful, even child-like energy.

Don’t assume you’ve got to be relentlessly serious and dour in order to shed the ancient burden. In fact, just the opposite is true. Trust blithe and rowdy spirits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your lessons in communication are reaching a climax. Here are five tips to help you do well on your “final exam.” 1. Focus more on listening for what you need to know rather than on expressing what you already know. 2. Keep white lies and convenient deceptions to a bare minimum. 3. Tell the truth as strong and free as you dare, but always—if possible—with shrewd kindness. 4. You are more likely to help your cause if you spread bright, shiny gossip instead of the grubby kind.

5. Experiment with being unpredictable; try to infuse your transmissions with unexpected information and turns of phrase.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The meaning of the Latin phrase “crambe repetita” is “cabbage reheated, twicecooked.” I urge you to avoid partaking of such a dish in the coming weeks, both literally and figuratively. If you’re truly hungry for cooked cabbage, eat it fresh. Likewise, if you have a ravenous appetite for stories, revelations, entertainment, and information—which I suspect you will—don’t accept the warmed-over, recycled variety. Insist on the brisk, crisp stuff to excite your curiosity and appeal to your sense of wonder.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Here’s your mantra for the next three weeks: “I know what I want, and I know how to glide it into my life.” Say this out loud 11 times right after you wake up each morning, and 11 more times before lunch, and 11 more times at bedtime. “I know what I want, and I know how to glide it into my life.” Whenever you do this little chant, summon an upflow of smiling confidence—a serene certainty that no matter how long the magic might take, it will ultimately work. “I know what I want, and I know how to glide it into my life.” Don’t let any little voice in your head undermine your link to this simple truth. Lift your heart to the highest source of vitality you can imagine.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“We cannot simply sit and stare at our wounds forever,” Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami writes. “We must stand up and move on to the next action.” That’s slightly scolding but ultimately inspirational advice, Pisces. According to my astrological analysis, you have done heroic work to identify and investigate your suffering. You have summoned a tremendous amount of intelligence in order to understand it and further the healing. Right now it’s time to turn your focus to other matters. Like what? How about rebirth?

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gram according to their own unique personality used to create their own Personality Portrait.

Limited seating. Art Hive Gallery and Studio, 122 S. Front St. WINE AND WATERCOLOR

Wine and watercolor with Nick Mijak. Every Tuesday evening starting at 7:30 class is led by local watercolor artist Nick Mijak, we always enjoy a nice glass of wine while we learn some fundamental techniques of the mysterious medium of watercolor. The idea is to take the fear out of watercolor and learn the fun. All the materials are provided, and each participant gets a completed painting they are proud of by the end of the evening. Come join the fun, at Bar Local! 19 Market St.

BASIC AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS

Feb. 22, 6pm: Come learn American Sign Language and meet new people in the community!

We’ll cover lots of basic ASL, from introductions to signs for family members, to signs for foods and basic phrases. Please register in advance.

Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 South 2nd St.

LANDLORD/TENANTS RIGHTS CLINIC

Feb. 23, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolina offers this free informational clinic about tenants’ rights. Participants will watch an instructional video. At the end of the video, you will have an opportunity to ask general questions to a volunteer attorney through the webinar. You will also have the opportunity to request a callback from Legal Aid to see if you qualify for additional help. Specific advice is not provided at the clinic. 866-210-5262, or visit their website at www. legalaidnc.org. Preregister: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tenant-rights-my-landlord-wontmake-repairs-free-clinic-tickets-29450048889.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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SHAG LESSONS

Feb. 23, 6:30pm: Shag Lessons Living in North Carolina and you still don’t know about shagging? Learn the basic shag step as you dance to beach music, giving you the confidence to get on the dance floor! If you already know the basic shag step, complement your basic shag knowledge in our Advancing Beginners / Intermediate class. Thurs., Feb. 23-Mar. 16. Beginners, 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Advancing beginners / intermediate, 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Call for pricing: 910-256-7925. Wrightsville Beach Municipal Park, Bob Sawyer Dr.

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free to adults, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations

that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943/jason. clamme@lcfh.org.

JEWISH HISTORY LECTURE SERIES

Tevye’s Daughters: Decisions Jews Faced at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century. This three part series of talks and discussion focuses on spiritual choices, the passion for social justice, and forging an identity. Dr. Carole Fink and Mr. Glenn Tetterton will lead this series on issues faced by Jews more than a century ago, many of which are still relevant today. It is opened to the public, but we would request you register at the Reibman Center, 922 Market Street, Tuesday through Friday. We would like a donation of $54 or more, however college students are welcomed without charge. Glenn Tetterton, ltettert@yahoo.com. Temple of Israel Reibman Center, 922 Market St.

CHAT WITH THE CHIEF

Feb. 16, 6pm: Chief Dan House would like to invite all residents and local businesses to attend the quarterly “Chat with the Chief” in the Public Safety Building Conference Room (Police Department). This program was developed to provide the community with statistics, trends, and information on the operations within the Police Department. Also gives citizens a chance to discuss neighborhood issues, identify problems, discuss police/community relations, and to establish community partnerships. Can’t make it? Livestream and login to http://new. livestream.com/home. Email your questions to Diana Zeunen at dzeunen@towb.org, every effort possible will be made to answer all questions. Wrightsville Beach Public Safety Building Training Room, 3 Bob Sawyer Dr.

READING BY VIRGINIA HOLMAN

Feb. 16, 7pm: UNCW’s Kenan Hall, room 1111.

Free reading with Virginia Holman, author of the critically-acclaimed memoir Rescuing Patty Hearst. Holman has won numerous awards for her work, including the Pushcart Prize and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Outstanding Literature Award. 601 S. College Rd.

ACCIDENTS, AMPUTATIONS AND AGONY

Feb. 16, 6:30pm: Join Mr. Tom Massey, a CFCC history instructor, as he discusses four generations on Bellamy’s who practiced medicine during the 19th century. Medical procedures during this era were typically excruciatingly painful and gory. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated and benefit the museums 2017 educational programming. Bellamy Mansion Museum: www. bellamymansion.org. Email info@bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

ILM 1966

Feb. 23, 11am: In 1966 southeastern NC was on the way to recovering from the economic devastation caused by the recent departure of the headquarters of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Beverly Tetterton will talk about that as well as the music, fashion and fun in that pivotal year in local history. Lecture is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated and benefit the museum’s educational programming. Bellamy Mansion Museum, www. bellamymansion.org or info@bellamymansion. org. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

FOOD AT SEA

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Feb. 18, 2pm: Musical historian Simon Spalding presents a talk based on his book “Food at Sea”, accompanying his stories about hardtack and grog with snatches of sea chanteys. The program is free, and books will be available for purchase and autographing. Simon Spalding is based in New Bern, North Carolina, and travels and performs widely. www.musicalhistorian. com. 910-798-6323 or dhodder@nhcgov.com.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

Every 3rd Saturday come for our Birth Circle, something always different every month. Check out our website for more details of what we

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Feb. 20, 7:30pm: Cape Fear River Keeper will talk to us about his work to protect the water quality and ecosystem of the Cape Fear River. Federal Point History Center, 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ILM

Feb. 23, 11am: Authors Beverly Tetterton and Dan Camacho will present on the 2016 publication of A Brief History of Wilmington, N.C. An optional lunch catered by Jesters Cafe will follow the presentation. $5 for the presentation or $15 for the presentation and lunch. Please visit lcfhs.org or call 910-762-0492 to purchase tickets.

Latimer House, 126 S. 3rd St.

DOROTHY PAPADAKOS

2/18: VOLUNTEER WORKDAY

On the 17 at 10 p.m., the Coastal Federation is calling for volunteers to help do maintenance work on the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center. Painting, working in rain gardens, fixing the weather station, and more will be on the docket. Volunteers should dress appropriately in clothes and shoes that can get dirty. Lunch will be provided. 309 W. Salisbury St.

Dorothy Papadakos will speak about her new children’s book, “The Kingdom of Wisdom,” at a fundraising luncheon to benefit the Library Foundation of New Hanover County. Tickets and table sponsorships are available by contacting the NHC Library’s Administration Office at 910-798-6309. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the program. Papadakos is internationally known as an organist and member of the Paul Winter Consort. Her book is an allegory about climate change for youngsters ages 11 to 14, narrated

by Sir Windham the North Wind. It is the first installment in a proposed four-book series. www.dorothypapadakos.com. Tickets: $50, and sponsorship of a table for eight persons is $500. Yvette Mays at 910-798-6309 or ymays@ nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, NHC 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

clubs/notices

have in store this month & exact time of each event! www.thebumpandbeyond.com. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave. LA LECHE LEAGUE

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and are open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. If you have questions about breastfeeding or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you.

La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

STUDENTS NEEDED

The Town of Leland has an opportunity for two (2) high school students to serve as representatives on the Town’s Parks and Recreation Board. Students will serve two-year terms and attend monthly Parks and Recreation Board meetings. They will have the opportunity to give reports concerning activities and issues affecting young people, report on how they have shared parks information, provide input on board issues, ask questions, serve on subcommittees of interest, and represent the board in a number of capacities and at community events. Parks and Recreation Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at Town Hall (102 Town Hall Dr.).

Students should reside within the Leland Town limits. Rising sophomores and juniors are preferred for the positions, but all applications will be considered. 102 Town Hall Dr.

POKEMON LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

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

work on social skills in a typical, relaxed environment. Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St. VENDORS NEEDED AT POPLAR GROVE

Poplar Grove Plantation is accepting vendor applications for the area’s largest and longest running Herb and Garden Fair, April 1, 9am-5pm, and April 2, 10am-4pm. Gardeners come from all over to kick off the spring planting season by purchasing garden items and attending our classes, activities and exhibits.

Help us fill the grounds with a selection of locally grown plants of all types—herbs, perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, shrubs, native plants, vegetable starts and houseplants, plus garden art & accessories, herbal and all—natural products, artisan crafts & local foods. poplargrove.org VOLUNTEER WORKDAY

Feb. 17, 10am: Join NC Coastal Federation staff and volunteers in giving the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center a much-needed maintenance workday. We will be doing some painting on the outside of the building, working in the rain gardens to make sure they are functioning as they should and putting back up the purple martin house and weather station that were taken down before Hurricane Matthew. Dress for the weather in clothes you don’t mind getting dirt and/or paint on. All materials and supplies for the maintenance day will be provided as well as lunch. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. CF SIERRA CLUB MEETING

Feb. 20, 6pm: Dave Pollock, Cape Fear Sierra Club Conservation Chair, will present a program on “Methane, The Other Green House Gas” and conclude with an introduction to the proposed Atlantic Gas Pipeline, which will car-

ry fracked gas across West Virginia, Virginia, and NC to a terminal in Lumberton. Dave is a retired Physics and Chemistry teacher who retired to Wilmington two years ago. Free pizza is at 6pm, followed by the program at 6:30. The public is welcome at all Sierra Club events. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

Feb. 22, 5:30pm: Bring business cards and some of your favorite friends and co-workers and prepare to have a great time! Free apps from hosts, Bill’s Front Porch (20 taps and restaurant next to Capt’n Bill’s). Featured nonprofit is The Children’s Museum of Wilmington.

Free for members and non-members to attend, business card raffle for members only (prizes include massage gift cert, event shuttle gift cert and Bill’s Front Porch gift basket), business casual attire. 4328 Market St.

NAACP MEETING

The New Hanover NAACP monthly meeting is Thurs., Feb. 23, 7pm at St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross Street, Wilmington.

Information on upcoming NAACP community events and other important community issues will be on the agenda. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. 910-765-0102 or nhcnaacp@gmail.com.

STEWARDSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Feb. 24, noon: The Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition awards program honors residential, commercial, and public development projects in Brunswick, Pender, and New Hanover Counties that demonstrate outstanding environmental stewardship through the protection, conservation, improvement, and awareness of our natural resources. Please join the Coalition as they recognize the 2017 award winners at the annual awards program and luncheon. Advanced

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tickets are encouraged and are available for $35 at www.stewardshipdev.org. The Terraces on Sir Tylyer, 1826 Sir Tyler Dr. LYCEUM REVERSE RAFFLE

Feb. 24, 6:30pm: Reverse raffle where the grand prize (last number called) will get $10,000, and we are only selling 300 tickets! We will also auction off an African Safari, and have a silent auction. Only one person will win the 10K, but there are lots of other ways to win. The public is welcome. Tickets are $100 and that includes your raffle ticket and your dinner, but you do not have to attend to win. Email: cknab@ec.rr. com and ask for information. $100 covers your raffle ticket and your dinner, but you don’t have to attend to win. Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Dr.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. • Third Wednesday of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres. All beer styles. 910-8210362 for details. Fermental, 7250 Market St.

RIVER BLUFFS FARMER’S MARKET

Every Sat., 10am-3pm: Farmer Bill is up early most mornings, tending to the crops at The River Bluffs Organic Farm. Situated on 10 acres of land, The Farm utilizes sustainable growing methods so that all yielded produce can be tagged “certified organic.” Located just down the road from the entrance of River Bluffs, The Farm helps to fill the amazing menu at the

neighborhood restaurant—Porches Cafe. River Bluffs, 3571 Hansa Dr. http://riverbluffsliving. com/saturday-farm-market.

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

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

MAKE A WISH PINT NIGHT

Come out to Flytrap Brewing Thurs., Feb. 16, and have a great time supporting local children in need! For every beer sold, $1 will be donated to Make-A-Wish Eastern NC. This non-profit raises awareness and funds to grant the wishes of children in our community who are battling life-threatening medical conditions. Show your support while enjoying live music and a food truck 6-9pm. 319 Walnut St.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY

The Knights in Hampstead will hold the first Fish Fry of 2017 on Friday, February 17th at the American Legion Post 167, 16660 U.S. 17, Hampstead, North Carolina 28443. Serving time is from 4:30-7pm. The ticket prices are $8.50 each. All net proceeds donated to the Knights charities. Please support this local cause by letting the Knights make dinner for you and your family and your friends and your neighbors and whomever you want!! The good we do is your reflection on our community!

Email Bobhammond83@gmail.com for tickets.

Hampstead American Legion Post 167, 16660 US HWy 17N

ANTIQUITY DINNER W/DEAN NEFF

Feb. 23m 6pm: Join us in the elegant formal parlors at the Bellamy Mansion for a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Dean Neff of Pinpoint, themed on local ingredients and historic recipes from the museum archive. Before dinner

enjoy hors d’oeuvres, music, vintage cocktails and wine in the city’s premier historic mansion. Dean Neff is the Executive Chef of Pinpoint Restaurant. The restaurant was named Best Fine Dining Restaurant by Wilmington magazine and Best New Southern Restaurant

by Southern Living in 2016. Tickets are $150 and include dinner, open bar, and live entertainment. Reservations can be made by calling 910.251.3700. Cocktail attire suggested. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

support groups PFLAG

PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

TRANGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

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

WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

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

CHADD

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

LOSS OF A PARENT

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. The group will meet Mon., through Feb. 27, 4-6pm. Pre-reg. (910) 796-7991. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help.

Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of our generous donors, these caring, no cost groups, camps and workshops are available to all. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a Celebrate Recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. For more information. contact Jodie at 910-547-

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8973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. Life Community Church, 3500 Oleander Dr. ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs. of each month Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Bldg B, 7-8:30pm. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thurs. a. month.

3rd Thurs. meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome. Alayne at 910-763-8134

GRIEF GROUP

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a grief program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner. The group will meet Wed., through Mar. 22, 10am-noon, Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Pre-registration is required; to register, call 796-7991. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of our generous donors, these caring, no cost groups, camps and workshops are available to all. Your donation is always appreciated. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and more. In-depth 90-minute tours are by appt, Sunday through Saturday, 910-6194619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available.

Foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

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

INSIDER’S TOUR

Curious about the Cape Fear? Explore the history of your community at Cape Fear Museum.

Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-registration is required: 910798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

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

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

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