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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Gwenyfar reflects on generations of immigrants and impact of action

mother and grandfather met at a church social in the Dutch community. When World War II came, my grandfather enlisted, and my grandmother became Rosie the Riveter: She went to work in a factory that supported the war effort. The first time in her life she left the town she was born in was to take a train to where my grandfather awaited deployment to the Pacific theater. They were married at the military base and had two days of honeymoon. Then she went home and he was deployed. He became a firefighter after the war ended.

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

My father—the next generation—not only finished high school, but went to college and graduate school. Like many people who have struggled to get where they are, and hope for something better for their children (but are not really sure what that looks like), my grandparents were thrilled and amazed—even confused—when my father became a professor.

That’s two generations from the first brave and desperate souls who arrived here unable to even say “hello” or read a document before they signed it. My grandparents understood the insular world of the Dutch community in the Midwest, but not much else, and certainly not the world their son was discovering.

My mother’s family immigrated here from the Pale of Russia in the late 19th century to escape pogroms. They came through Canada first; it was easier to get visas there. Eventually, they settled in Chicago and became part of the extended Jewish community. My great-grandfather had a mattress-making business and was a scholar. His children were born in America and grew up in the busy and exciting world of the Jazz Age in Chicago.

IMMIGRATION IMPACT: America’s economy runs on immigrant-owned businesses, including Wilmington’s own Folks on 4th, a coffee shop that closed last week as part of “A Day Without Immigrants,” which was recognized across America. Photo by Gwenyfar Rohler

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made sure to buy ground coffee for Thursday morning,” Jock commented several times on Wednesday afternoon and evening. After 14 years of life together, we have learned any attempt at a discussion, however inconsequential, before consuming fortifying caffeine in the morning is a sure recipe for an argument. Jock still has breakfast every morning at Folks Café, located down the street from our home. But on this Thursday morning Folks was closed in solidarity with immigrants across the nation.

Jock—who moved here from Canada in 1984 with Dino De Laurentiis and the upstart of the movie studio—was planning ahead with coffee reserves. In the last few weeks, people we have known for many years express shock when reminded that Jock is Canadian. As in, he’s an immigrant.

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his—stories he has been told by his parents and older siblings.

Though I have visited Holland as an adult, I am much more removed from it. My greatgrandparents came here as indentured servants from Holland. That means someone paid their way to the states in exchange for their labor to repay their passage and settlement expenses. My great-grandparents were barely literate in Dutch and understood no English when they arrived. My grandparents learned to speak English at school. My grand-

My grandmother won a scholarship to college—a woman in the 1930s! Her father wouldn’t let her enroll. (That, probably more than anything else, is what ensured my mother and her two sisters all went to college.) Again: Two generations who only spoke Yiddish were removed from a boat that traveled from the Baltic to Canada.

That generation produced one public-relations officer for the Virginia State Parks authority, a stockbroker and a college professor. During the 1930s and 1940s, though the immediate family was in the states, extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents) slowly stopped writing letters from Europe. Eventually, the information about their fate became inescapably clear.

I—the third generation—grew up with two

parents who saved for my college fund because they knew from their own experience that education was the key that had unlocked every door for them. We never spoke Dutch or Yiddish at home; though, the cultural traditions of both sides of the family were extremely important.

Then I fell in love with Jock, and through him our family life changed again. He just had developed the peanut sheller, and he founded the nonprofit, Full Belly, which was becoming an entity when we got together. That first Christmas together he gave me a copy of “The Ship’s Cat,” his autobiographical novel about the humanitarian mission he was part of during Biafra. The fictional part of the book follows a child who lives with them at their base, and the protagonist smuggles him back to the west to raise and care for as his own.

Last Wednesday night we were at the screening for Oscar-nominated documentary shorts at Thalian Hall. Both films in that block were about Syria. The first followed the family of a Syrian solider who was taken by ISIS. His wife and children eventually made it to Germany—though the kids were stunned the buildings were not rubble in Germany.

They continued to scream and head for cover every time a plane flew over head.

The second film looked at a group called “The White Helmets,” a civilian rescue squad in Aleppo, who were pulling people out of bombed buildings. At one point they rescue a week-old baby who was trapped under rubble for 16 hours. Every grown man on camera cried, and they called him their miracle baby. A year and a half later, the mother brought the baby to visit his saviors. As they took turns cooing over him, I leaned over to Jock and whispered, “He’s their ship’s cat.”

Jock nodded.

But, really, I was thinking about when Jock met his real life ship’s cat a few years ago in Washington, D.C. The security guard in the lobby of the building where Peace Corps had their offices had a tough morning when Jock showed up with a peanut sheller for a meeting upstairs. While waiting for Peace Corps to call down to say they were ready for Jock, the two men got into a discussion about trying to figure out the contraption. In a very Jock-like way, when he lost interest in answering questions about the sheller, he startled the guard with: “So, are you Igbo?”

“Excuse me?” the guard responded.

“Are you Igbo? You look Igbo.”

“How did you know?” he asked, completely shocked that an over-6-foot tall white guy would ask him this in D.C. “I was in Biafra; you look Igbo,” Jock answered matter-of-factly.

“You were in Biafra?” the guard asked him.

Canadian white guys were not typical players in African civil wars.

“Yeah, I was with Can. Air Relief.”

“What did you do in Biafra? Were you a mercenary?”

“No, I was on the Can. Air Relief plane that flew food and medical supplies into the combat zone at night and evacuated children to São Tomé.”

The call came down from upstairs for Jock.

He headed for the elevator. When Jock came back down after his meeting, the guard was waiting for him ... and shaking.

“I thought he was going to take a swing at me,” Jock recounted to me later. “He was actually vibrating because he was so upset.”

He stopped Jock in the lobby and asked again, “Were you really in Biafra?”

Jock nodded. “I was.”

“You really flew on the plane with the children?”

Jock nodded again and looked at his hands, like he always does when he talks about this.

“Yes,” he answered. “I had children die in my arms … and I had nightmares for years.”

The guard stared at him, confusion written across his face. “I left under a hail of gunfire and I haven’t been back. But I still see that plane full of children every night, trying to get that old Super Constellation off the ground before dawn and across the water to São Tomé.”

In an effort to get the world press to acknowledge what was happening in Biafra, several aid organizations were evacuating children who were dying of starvation to a small island known as São Tomé, a Portuguese-owned prison colony off the coast of Nigeria. They were given food and medical care with promises to be reunited with their parents—if their parents survived the war. For members of the world press, the pictures and stories of these children with bloated stomachs and skin hanging limply from their bones were more heartrending than any statistics about the battles.

“I was one of those children,” the guard finally whispered. Tears streamed from his eyes and he held out his hand. “I have to thank you.

My family would have starved and I would have died. You saved our lives.”

Jock is a guy of the Clint Eastwood school of macho: He doesn’t cry. But on a perfectly normal Friday morning, he found himself crying uncontrollably and hugging a security guard in the lobby of an office building in Washington, D.C. The child grew up and his family lived; he came to the U.S., got a good job and was sending money home. He asked Jock for some information about the shellers, and they embraced again.

On Thursday morning last week at home in our kitchen, Jock and I, together, each lifted a cup of coffee and toasted the guard in D.C., my great grandparents, Jock, and the many, many immigrants who make our daily lives not only possible but worthwhile.

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Mosul in January reported finding papers from at least 14 Islamic State “fighters” who had tried to claim “health” problems, asking commanders to please excuse them from real combat (and martyrdom).

One (a Belgian man) actually brought a note from a doctor back home attesting to his “back pain.” Five of the 14 were initiated by volunteers from France, a country that endures a perhaps-deserved national reputation for battle-avoidance.

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN MOP

San Francisco’s best-paid janitor earned more than a quarter-million dollars cleaning stations for Bay Area Rapid Transit in 2015, according to a recent investigation

by Oakland’s KTVU. Liang Zhao Zhang cleared almost $58,000 in base pay and $162,000 in overtime, and other benefits ran his total income to $271,243. He worked at San Francisco’s Powell Street station, a hangout for the homeless, who notoriously sullied the station 24/7 (urine, feces, and needles, especially), necessitating overtime hours that apparently only Zhang was interested in working. In one stretch during July 2015, he pulled 17-hour days for two and a half straight weeks.

WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME

An Abbotsford, British Columbia, burglar was successful in his Feb. 7 break-in at a home, but his getaway was thwarted by a snowfall that blocked him in on a roadway.

He eventually decided to ask a passerby for help — and inadvertently picked out a man (of the city’s 140,000 residents) whose house he had just broken into (and who recognized him from reviewing his home’s security camera footage). The victim called police, who arrested the man (and reported that it was the second residential break-in that night in which the snowfall had foiled a burglar’s getaway.)

EVERYDAY HAZARDS

In Portland, Oregon, in January, Ashley Glawe, 17, a committed “goth” character with tattoos, piercings and earlobe holes (“gauges”) was, she said, “hanging out” with Bart, her pet python, when he climbed into one of the lobes. She couldn’t get him out, nor could firefighters, but with lubrication, hospital emergency workers did (thus avoiding an inevitable split lobe if Bart had kept squeezing his way through).

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GOVERNMENT ACTION

Legislators in Iowa and Florida recently advanced bills giving women who receive legal abortions up to 10 years (or longer, in Iowa) to sue the doctor if the abortion winds up causing them “emotional distress.” (Doctors in all states are already liable, of course, for actual “negligence” in their practice.) In the Iowa version (which the Des Moines Register reported would likely face amendments), even a signed consent form by the patient would not immunize the doctor (but might mitigate the amount of damages awarded).

GREAT ART!

German art collector Rik Reinking paid the equivalent of about $138,000 in 2008 for a resplendent, complex drawing by Belgian artist Wim Delvoye, but it was one created in ink on the skin of (the still-alive) tattoo parlor manager Tim Steiner — to be delivered only upon Steiner’s death, when his skin will be displayed in Reinking’s collection. (The deal also requires that, in the

meantime, Steiner personally showcase his back at galleries three times a year, and BBC News recently caught his latest appearance.)

PRIESTS GONE BAD

Prominent Tallahassee, Florida, pastor O. Jermaine Simmons, a community leader who ministers to the homeless and downtrodden, was rescued by police on Jan. 17, naked and hiding behind a fence after making a run for it when the husband of his mistress found the two in bed. The husband, screaming, “I’m gonna kill him,” ran for his handgun, and the mistress summoned police, but by Jan. 30, all involved had declined to press charges.

Simmons, married with a son, is highly regarded for good deeds such as running a “cold night” shelter.

The decidedly uncelibate Catholic priest Don Andrea Contin, 48, of Padua, Italy, was accused by three women in December of having as many as 30 different lovers over the years, organizing “orgies” on church property, visiting a “swingers’” resort in France several times, making pornographic home videos of his trysts, “encouraging” one woman to have sex with a horse and “always” carrying a briefcase full of vibrators, sex toys and bondage equipment. Contin has not yet been charged with a crime but, said a Catholic official, is “finished” as a priest. (Bonus: The boxes for his home videos were labeled by the names of Popes.)

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SCIENCE OF SERENITY: Help solve real problems in the world

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cience doesn’t care who the POTUS is.” That’s my new addition to the old Serenity Prayer. Saying it to myself three or four times a day settles my stomach and adds to my serenity.

It also inspired me to get a ticket for the 15th annual Full Belly Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Coastline Convention Center from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

For 15 years the Full Belly Project has been solving complex problems by developing simple sustainable technologies.

They have cultivated networks of people to distribute solutions, and find more real problems to work on. I’m attracted to this project partly because it is guided by science and powered by people. It’s radical grassroots science—the kind that observes, theorizes from actual facts, screws up stuff, and tries again. It’s not married to a model of how things “should” work.

Solving practical problems together is a refreshing approach in a social world that

seems endlessly locked in rigid abstract ideological battles.

Even more refreshing is how people aren’t “human resources” or “assets,” but just plain folks with a variety of back stories and political belief systems. Although a fair amount of folks lean a little left, Full Belly is not owned and operated by the Church of Liberalism. People who learned carpentry to build sets for Shakespeare and have “Coexist” bumper stickers on their VW can volunteer and collaborate to solve problems here and abroad. Anyone who wants to really “Make America Great” can donate sweat equity or lose dollar bills, but help solve real-world problems using radical science.

For me, one reason it’s important to contribute to efforts like Full Belly is because in the month since this Republican-owned regime opened for business, it may seem science has failed. It may seem the very fabric of the universe has somehow been torn apart, and we’ve been warped into a parallel universe designed by Sinclair Lewis or George Orwell. Maybe it’s a parallel universe in which science itself is part of

tal on things that are ineffective. It’s easy to get caught up in conspiracy theories and the chaos of this Republican-owned regime. It’s easy to counter a rage-filled rant with another rage-filled rant in the comment section of a post that will slip into the past the great liberal illuminati conspiracy spear- before the cock tweets thrice. headed by “the press.” Maybe it’s a parallel Rage rants are ineffective and antimatter universe where democracy has failed, and to serenity. Rage, denial or inaction won’t the missiles are already fired up and ready bring us peace of mind. Being mindful of to go at anyone who disagrees with our what’s going on and doing what we can, as POTUS and his decision to invade (enemy peacefully as possible, seem to get us a lot to be named later). closer to effective activism and personal Despite a series of chaotic executive serenity. Write congressmen, clog phone Tweets, science still doesn’t care who the lines (for or against issues), march and orPOTUS is. Gravity still holds things togeth- ganize, listen with openness and respect er; the speed of light is still constant; man- to other people, and resist opposing ideas. made climate change is real; smoking is Do something, then let the flurry of tweetstill linked to diseases; moderate exercise storms shift into the background or stay in and a plant-based diet are still healthier the Oval Office where they belong. than Happy Meals and Netflix binges; and After all, science still rules, spring traineven though time is still relative, a Super ing is upon us, “Hope springs eternal in the Bowl has two halves, and you actually have human breast,” and the Cubbies are still to show up for the second half to win one. World Series Champs!

(There is no alternative fact, Falcons fans.)

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HARD TIMES IN THE SUN:

Margo Price talks country with Third Man Records, plays Throne Theater in ILM the death of one of her twin boys (“Hands of Time”). “Weekender” is about spending a weekend in jail after the death of her son, Ezra. Though Price is vague about the events that led up to that weekend, it marked a turning point in her personal and musical journey.

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lmost a year ago, country singer and guitarist Margo Price’s debut album “Midwest Farmer’s Daughter” was released by Third Man Records in March 2016.

Since, her album has been praised by the likes of Rolling Stone and NPR’s First Listen, as well as garnered a nomination for an American Music Prize for Best Debut Album (winner to be announced March 8).

“I think [‘Desperate and Depressed’] has been a song people can connect to because everybody goes through loss, grief and pain,” she states. “It’s interesting how that song has resonated with people—and I thought it wouldn’t.”

Though Third Man Records seemingly catapulted Price’s music into the limelight, her hard work and album predate Jack White’s interest in her music. “‘Midwest Farmer’s Daughter’ was recorded in Memphis long before I ever met Jack and the Third Man people,” Price clarifies. “My husband actually sold our car, and that’s how we got the money to go through with it. So we had only three days, and we went down to Memphis and recorded it at Sun Studio.”

Once Third Man did pick up Price, HANDS ON TIME: Country singer Margo Price thankfully, she didn’t need to change any- will play here debut album at the Throne Theater thing about her work or who she was as an on March 1. Courtesy photo. artist. She credits them for giving her the tools and freedom to release her music on and it was just so beautiful.” a larger platform.

Price and Ivey eventually heard the call This spring will mark Price’s 14th year in back to Nashville. Upon their return, Price Nashville. When she first moved from Illinois, made a list of every venue, dive bar and Price met her future husband, bass player stage she was determined to play. “I just Jeremy Ivey, and formed their first band Bufwasn’t going to let this city beat me,” she asfalo Clover. serts. As she checked off her list, the singer “He’s been struggling with me for just as became known throughout the honky-tonk long and we’ve been writing together—for a scene for her flair and realness. Price now very long time,” she tells. “There were many jokingly refers to herself as a “14-year overtimes we got frustrated with living in Nash- night sensation.” Her tenacity had a snowville. We didn’t fit in; we weren’t the glossy ball effect. kind of country music coming out around that “One good thing just dominoed with all time when we really started trying to make a these opportunities and great people to career of it.” work with,” she tells. “People just supporting After becoming disenchanted with the me, believing in me and putting me in touch Music City, Price and Ivey traded in most of with the missing pieces I’d been looking for their belongings to beat around in a 1986 a long time.”

Winnebago—even posting up along North They include people most music fans Carolina’s shores for a time. They fell in love don’t think about in the romanticized idea of with Wilmington. “My husband and I would becoming a musician. Trusted and reliable go and camp on those little islands along the booking agents, lawyers and management beach,” she remembers. are a few key players. Before connecting Price and company will return to the Port with Third Man Records, Price credits her City March 1 to play Throne Theater. Last traction to lawyer Kent Marcus, who pushed time Buffalo Clover came, they played Jug- her music out to anyone who would listen. gling Gypsy. “There were people sitting “He believed in me before anybody did,” around a fire outside and we hung out with a Price states. “He was a big part of [my sucbunch of locals,” she remembers. “We went cess]. My booking agent, Paradigm, opened down to the water and saw glowing plankton, up so many opportunities . . . my manage8 encore | february 22 - february 28, 2017 | www.encorepub.com

ment at Monotone started working with me, and they weren’t worried about taking commission until I was actually on my feet. It’s been so nice to meet honest people.”

According to Price, success within such a competitive and fickle industry hinges on many factors. Talent and drive alone aren’t always enough.

“It’s really hard to get the combination of the right people working around you, and what happens to be popular and trending and all that shit,” she observes. “I don’t think everyone gets their time in the sun like they deserve.”

Before her breakout in 2016, many songs off “Midwest Farmer’s Daughter” had been around for quite some time. Price had to find the right balance in piecing them together for an album and finding a way to record them.

“I would send these people crazy e-mails about how I had a country record to put out, and they just needed to front me the money,” she recollects. “Things would just never take off.”

At the same time, she had written songs that would eventually end up on the record.

At the time, though, she was just writing the music for herself. “I wasn’t thinking anyone would want to hear me whine about the things I’d been through,” she tells.

Price’s storytelling is often heartbreaking in its authenticity. She delves into hardships, such as the loss of her family’s farm and

Her husband Ivey doesn’t play with Price on the road these days. In fact, he had to take a couple of months off after dislocating his finger last April. So he’s often at home with their son. Yet, he did co-write six tracks on the record, including “Tennessee Song” and “World’s Greatest Loser.” After 13 years of being together, Price doesn’t present a song to her band before showing it to Ivey first.

“It’s really beautiful—our relationship—because we’ve been through a lot,” she says.

“We lost a child together, and most couples don’t make it. It’s already a 50 percent divorce rate without that. . . . He’s been my rock and my backbone, and a big believer in what I do.”

Price finished recording her sophomore album and is in the process of mixing it. The artwork for the cover isn’t finished, nor is the order of the track listing, among other final touches. Still, with an actual budget and label, it’s been a lot less stressful so far. Plus, she didn’t have to sell a car. “It’s nice to be able to take time and not feel like we have to rush to get this out,” Price adds.

While it’s rooted in country sounds, different textures and genres will make it onto the follow-up record. “I’m dying to release it,” she says. “There’s a little bit of everything, but it all still fits together really nicely. It’s nothing abrasive; I definitely still made a country record, but we recorded quite a few songs so there’s a lot to work with.”

DETAILS:

Margo Price

Wednesday, March 1 Throne Theater • 208 Market St. Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $16 - $25 www.thronetheater.com

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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.

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

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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.

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—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) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

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

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

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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OF TIME AND PLACE:

Ryan Small creates collection of dubious heroes, makes debut at Bottega on Friday

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BY: SHEA CARVER

here have all the heroes gone? It was a question ruminating in Ryan Small’s brainspace at the end of 2016. Throughout the year multiple icons died (Muhammad Ali, Bowie, Alan Rickman, Harper Lee), and a new, questionable-atbest president had been elected. Small felt a sense of lumbering disillusionment. Like many people, he concentrated on his job as a set designer in the film industry to help provide escape from the heaviness in the ether. Around the same time, he began creating original paintings because he couldn’t find specific art he wanted to line the walls in certain scenes. Small churned out portraits of African American aviatrix Bessie Coleman and NBA player Kareem AbdulJabbar. After much praise from producers, directors, actors, and crew, he began commissioning work, too.

Upon a weekend visit to Wilmington, he popped over to Bottega in its new 4th Street location and chatted up gallery owner and friend Addie Wuensch. As he discussed his job and re-immersion into making art (he has created off and on since he was in the ninth grade), another opportunity arose: Wuensch extended an invitation for Small to be the debut show at Bottega 3.0—which also would be his first art show, ever.

“When I saw Ryan’s art on his phone, I thought, Wow, what can’t Ryan do? He can sing. He’s a brilliant poet. A beautiful musician. He’s such a special person and artist.”

Small’s work is one-part nostalgic, onepart political, one-part pop, and very referential. It’s clear in his colorful palette and erratic lines, as seen in swirls that form wild strands of hair on Cat Stevens or the pointed fingertips of Edward Scissorhands—each a subject matter in the show.

“I keep in the tradition of Cy Twombly, [Jean-Michel] Basquiat and [James] Rosenquist,” he tells. “Just words and images—like third-grader refrigerator art but not as inspired. More analytical. Analysis is awesome if the analyst is a clown.”

His whimsy and humor is apparent in a bright orange piece rife with dark hues of an iconoclast ‘80s football player: The Refrigerator. Small watched the Bears with his father in youth frequently, even though today sports have fallen off his radar.

“I don’t give a damn about it now,” he

clarifies. “It’s just another reason to hang those goddamn attention thieves in every establishment that has a liquor license. But the Bears! Ah, yes—I don’t know why we rooted for them. We’d never been to Chicago, never had their pizza nor their hot dogs.

At that time, we’d only lived in Virginia and Ireland and Seaford, Delaware.”

America’s fascination with the NFL player easily takes a cue from Warhol’s pop art of brand marketing. Cereal boxes and the Super Bowl Shuffle brought Fridge Perry into so many lives three decades ago.

“He was always smiling, in every photograph, and had those fucked-up, endearing Lauren Hutton teeth,” Small notes. “They were wonderful teeth. I wanted to smile like that back then.”

It was the kindness emanating from the defensive lineman’s pearly whites that secured his spot in Small’s collection, titled “Drink With Me: Cocktails With Dubious Heroes.” The painting of the Bears’ star will share the exhibit with “The Royals,” featuring Prince and Princess Leia; “Epur Si Muove,” showing Nobel Prize in Literature winner Bob Dylan; and “Saint Francis,” American painter and printmaker Sam Francis; among others. Small’s favorite work highlights the crowned glory of one Ms. Nina Simone.

“She was so cool and full of light,” he explains from a film set in Atlanta. “But at this very minute, she is lost in a huge mansion we’re shooting in tonight. We’ve looked everywhere for her—especially by the grand piano. The place is gigantic, just obscene, and there’s no telling where she’s been moved. I’m really starting to panic.”

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ARTISTIC HIDEAWAY: Ryan Small created his latest collection over a two- or three-week holiday break at the end of 2016. Photo by Kait Malec

Small will have transferred his paintings from the Empire City of the South to Wilmington in time for his opening this Friday.

He completed all the work over a two- or three-week period while visiting the Port City during the holidays. Sometimes he would stay up 24 hours to finish upward of three or four paintings a night, whiskey and brush steadily in hand. “Drink With Me” evokes specific feelings that capture this time and place.

“It’s just another form of journalism, really,” Small compares. “I thought it would be a good thing for me to take a few snapshots of the times as I experience them—just keep a visual record of how exactly I felt then. It will be good for later. Like that T.S. Elliot quote: ‘And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.’”

Small references finding comfort in “coming home” within his art—whether heard in a lyric of a ballad or poem or seen in a drawing of someone he admires, like a friend who requested Small paint a family portrait. Small reciprocated in his own kooky way. “Cadillac” showcases symbols of the friend’s family tree: a grandfather’s old Army jeep from WWI; a picture of mother and child in a sweet exchange of coos; a brother in full Santa garb, his arm draped around his other brother, who’s wearing a Cadillac t-shirt. In the painting, where the brother should stand, is the car company’s famed logo. The piece

displays Small’s interpretation of family pictures, but he composites and outputs them in fragmented ways, much like one’s journey in finding a place of completion and refuge—much like home. Though never an easy path to endure, it’s more tolerable when swathed in laughter.

“My work is derivative,” Small reminds.

“That means it comes from somewhere else, right? Like a home. Then again, painting orphans is a bad habit to get into; I’m not ready to paint babies anytime soon ... I honestly don’t know what’s next for me. Ever.”

Except for Friday, Feb. 24: Ryan Small will be at Bottega at 6 p.m. for the opening of his first art show. Attendees can expect live music, with a good chance of seeing the artist of the hour jump on the piano to take on a few songs—and maybe another personality or two.

“I’ve been known to haunt a piano from time to time,” he says, “and been told my Tom Waits impersonation is actually my finest art. What if that is true?”

DETAILS:

Drink With Me: Cocktails With Dubious Heroes

Art work of Ryan Small Opening: Fri., Feb. 24, 6 p.m.

Bottega Art Gallery • 723 N 4th St. Hangs through end of March

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UNUSUAL WORKS:

Artists Joe Cordaro and Jock Pottle partner in ‘The Odd Couple’ exhibit at MC Erny Gallery

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the early 2000s, architects no longer needed as many pictures of models because of new digital renderings. Once business slowed, Pottle discovered Photoshop and a talent for drawing within the application. He was motivated to continue developing his craft by “outsider art”—a movement in which art is created by someone who has not had formal training in an artistic establishment.

BY: EMILY TRUSS

rt is created in a virtually endless list of forms, and seeing how works of two totally different artists complement one another in a joint display can be fascinating.

MC Erny Gallery at WHQR currently displays such creations in “The Odd Couple: Unusual Works by Joe Cordaro and Jock Pottle.” Drastically different in content, they’re constructed in surprisingly similar styles, as both artists employ hand-drawn work with digital applications. While the exhibit will remain up until March 10, its closing reception will take place on Friday, Feb. 24.

“I’m basically working the same as I did when I began putting pen to paper,” Cordaro explains. “I’m not asking the computer to create the art; however, I do take advantage of the computer’s ability to duplicate and arrange elements of what I have already drawn.”

When doing a new piece, Cordaro rarely draws inspiration from a concrete image or idea. He usually begins with a simple notion to satisfy his urge to create.

“I listen to music and apply lines and movement to the digital canvas with no particular shape or purpose in mind,” he explains. “If I’m fortunate enough to create something appealing I’ll import the image to Photoshop, then I duplicate it, arrange it, pass it over itself, until it takes on a life of its own and suggests something to me. At this point, I pick up the stylus and draw it to completion.”

Most of Cordaro’s work in “The Odd Couple” responds to countless sources of pressure and stress that prevent people from realizing their full potential. He says pressure of societal norms often gets the best of accomplishments.

“These norms do not reflect an individual’s reality, which establishes, in many cases, unachievable goals,” he elaborates. “Conse-

“My wife and I came upon a ‘road work ahead’ sign with the icon of a man digging with a shovel,” Pottle says. “I photographed the sign and was able to trace the icon to bring it into Photoshop. I gave him a hat, cleaned him up a little, and made him a little more lifelike.”

“Most of those involved with outsider art While two artists’ work differ greatly in many didn’t do any of the work for the money,” Pottle aspects, each captivate in their attention to adds. “They just needed an outlet to be credetail. It’s enough to make viewers contemative. The reason I liked outsider art so much plate the work for hours. is because it wasn’t technically ‘pure artwork.’

A lot of it was folk art that was religious-based, good versus evil, Jesus versus the devil, : which is the theme I really latched onto.”

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“My medium would be classified as digital art,” Cordaro states. “However, that’s a wide umbrella. Everything I create is hand-drawn with a pressure-sensitive stylus and tablet, along with high-end software.”

Cordaro is from Rochester, NY, but has been living with his family in the Port City for these last 20 years. His art originally began as pen-and-ink on paper, which he practiced for more than 40 years. Developments of Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter have allowed Cordaro to transfer his work from paper to screen.

Pottle enjoys devising original characters, too. The first he created was “The Digging Man,” which showed up a lot in his early work.

The themes of good versus evil and Jesus versus Satan appear throughout much of Pottle’s highly detailed work. Each piece is often layered with multiple scenes and symbolic characters. “I like to include really quirky things in my work,” Pottle adds. “Sasquatch shows up a lot.”

The Odd Couple: Unusual Works by Joe Cordaro and Jock Pottle Closing reception: Feb. 24, 6 p.m.

Hanging until March 10 MC Erny Gallery • 254 N. Front St. Free

ODD COUPLING: ‘HB2’ (above) is one of several pieces hanging at MC Erny Gallery by Joe Cordaro, who is featured with Jock Pottle in ‘The Odd Couple: Unusual Works...’ Courtesy image.

quently, we bury our true natures and tend to act out the pressure of trying to achieve a fake normal dictated by the outside world. The images in the exhibit that speak to this are accompanied by prose written by my sister, Donna Rawady.”

Cordaro’s favorite piece in the show is “HB2,” which responds to the discriminatory bill of the same name passed by the NC legislature. As he was drawing, a woman’s body took shape.

“I immediately knew it would blend wonderfully with the face of a male character I had drawn in a previous image,” Cordaro tells. “I put the male’s face on the female’s body in order to illustrate the beauty that can exist in the blending or blurring of genders.”

Unlike Cordaro, Pottle didn’t initially begin his artistic career with drawing. For 40 years he was an architectural photographer in New York. He focused on shooting buildings and interior.

“For the last 25 years I was there, I got a studio where I specialized in photographing architectural models, including models for the new World Trade Center,” Pottle says.

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THRIVING BEAUTY:

Arrow Ross photography captures stories of Homes of Hope India

BY: LINDA GRATTAFIORI

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ape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery will open Arrow Ross’ latest photography exhibit, “Girls Thriving: The Homes of Hope Story in India,” as part of downtown’s Fourth Friday Gallery Walk this week. Homes of Hope founder Paul Wilkes asked Ross to photograph and capture the story of impoverished Indian village girls. The nonprofit has been working since 2006 to help orphaned, abandoned and neglected girls in India, by building facilities for the girls to live in, while providing an education, food and other resources to guide them toward living productive lives.

Known for his evocative fine-art photography, Ross has made two trips to India. He first visited villages to document young girls living in grinding poverty, with $1.50 daily wages, early marriages and pregnancies, backed by no education or training. His sec-

ond trip portrays girls diligently studying their books and learning to live amongst one another. Ross shows them mastering computers, sewing and engaging in fashion design, and doing other skills to help assure them higher wages.

“What really struck me was the eagerness these girls had to learn,” Ross once observed to Wilkes. “They were like hungry people given a wonderful meal. I saw hope gleaming in their eyes. The Homes of Hope are exactly that!”

For Wilkes, renowned writer of theology (14 books, including “Holding God in My Hands”), and his equally contributing wife, Tracy (founder of DREAMS of Wilmington), Homes of Hope India began with an innocent vacation trip to the country 11 year ago.

“We saw poor children in the streets and asked our taxi driver what the Catholic church was doing to help,” Wilkes said.

“He took us by an orphanage and the building was not in good shape. The nuns could

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barely scrape together enough food to feed the girls, whose arms were like sticks.”

Quran and Bhagavad Gita; the girls can read whichever they prefer.

Wilkes took out all the cash he had and handed it to one of the sisters. He thought he could then leave with a clear conscience.

But he saw a small child named Reena in sunglasses, and thought it strange that she would be wearing them when there wasn’t even enough money for rice. When she took them off, Wilkes flinched. One eye was beautiful, but the other eye had been gouged out with a darning needle to make her seem more pitiable as she begged on the streets. Reena returned the Wilkes’ look of horror with a trusting smile. Homes of Hope was born because of Reena’s smile, and the Wilkes vowed to create a better life for her and her friends.

Wilkes is the unpaid executive director and major fundraiser for his 501(c)(3). Ninety-two percent of monies earned go directly to Home of Hope orphanages. So it makes sense how in December 2016 Wilkes won Star News’ Lifetime Achievement Award.

This month the Wilmington’s Downtown Rotary Club made him a Paul Harris Fellow.

His parish priest, the Very Reverend Robert Kus, known as “Father Bob” at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington, said Wilkes is always crediting others for what they give to Homes of Hope.

Back in the United States, Wilkes began recruiting volunteers, businesses and clubs.

General Electric and the Wilmington Downtown Rotary Club sent dozens of water purifiers to the nuns. Physician Brian Gilmore volunteered his services. One photo in “Girls Thriving” shows him smiling at a child as she examines him with his own stethoscope.

Eleven years later, with orphanages six, seven and eight in various stages of construction (and number nine on the drawing board, specifically for HIV-positive girls), some 800 children will soon be served.

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Wilkes wants to see new faces at the formal opening for Ross’s “Girls Thriving” on Feb. 24. The show will run through the end of March. Photographs by Ross are also featured in the new 2017 Homes of Hope India calendar. For more informatio, call Paul Wilkes at 910-538-4544 or go to www. homeofhopeindia.org.

DETAILS:

Girls Thriving: The Homes of Hope Story in India

Friday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. -9 p.m.; Hanging through March, M-F, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Wilma W. Daniels Gallery at CFCC 200 Hanover St. www.cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

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 reworked 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

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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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turned and carved wood and artisan-created jewelry.

marsh creeks and structures.

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, sculpture,

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.

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.

The gallery is moving back to its roots, relocating from 201 Princess Street to 271 North Front Street—where New Elements first opened its doors over 30 years ago. Details regarding the Grand Reopening will be released soon.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local

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ARTS>>THEATRE

BALANCE OF LOVE:

French farce sheds funny light of stressful love amidst a visual throwback to yesteryear

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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NCW’s theatre department has the antidote to the winter doldrums: a French farce. “Boeing Boeing,” by Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans, is directed by Ed Wagenseller and brought to absurd and ridiculous life by a cast that is a delight to watch.

Bernard (Matthew Barkman) has got life figured out: He lives in a beautiful, luxurious Paris apartment, claims to be an architect (though he never seems to do any actual work), and has his life managed by a loyal, sensible and incredibly entertaining maid, Berthe (Katherine Rosner). Frankly, Berthe is essential to Bernard’s life—without her he would not be able to continue his deception to the three different women he is engaged to.

The first is Gloria (Jordan Davis), an air hostess for TWA. She has the classic

has to get a certain dowdiness in contrast to the elegant air hostesses, yet would still be the best pick of everyone onstage for a marriage partner.

New York accent known for driving fear into waitstaff across the Cape Fear area. There will be no pleasing this woman—everything said and done will be wrong, and she will not cooperate. Thankfully, she is incredibly beautiful with her rolled hair and sheer babydoll nightie. If Bernard were genuinely looking at a lifetime with her, he would probably slit his wrists, but he only sees her for one third of the time.

Part of what makes farce so appealing as a form is the absurdity of what humans create in their lives—but it’s on steroids. It is a specific kind of humor for actors to learn to play, and it can be much more difficult than meets the eye. It requires an odd blend of realistic commitment and exuberant overthe-top joy. For younger performers, especially, it can be hard to grasp. But this ensemble grabbed the concept by the throat and went for it.

As Bernard explains to his long, lost school chum, Robert (Reilly Callaghan), thanks to the amazing world of airline timetables, he is actually engaged to three air hostesses. And none of them know about the others. Berthe changes pictures and cuisine for each of the women’s arrival, and no one is any the wiser.

Robert, a sweet, innocent unmarried man from Wisconsin is more than a little flummoxed by it all. I, too, was more than a little confused because Bernard is just not that great a catch—much less worth fighting for.

But there is no accounting for taste.

STELLAR CAST: Kat Rosner (in doorway), Matthew Barkman, and Jordan Davis. Photo courtesy of UNCW

After Gloria’s departure, Robert is introduced to the beautiful Italian air hostess, Gabriella (Rachel Smith), and the powerful, beautiful, intimidating Gretchen (Erin Sullivan) from Germany. Robert (and the audience) are enthralled. How did Bernard manage this?

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Of course, it was too good to last, with the introduction of faster airplanes, and timetable changes. Suddenly, Bernard’s carefully orchestrated life collides when all three women are in Paris at the same time. Berthe and Robert find themselves caught up in a mad scramble to keep the women from discovering each other.

Again, the play is farce, so it does rely on stereotypes to carry some humor. Sullivan’s Gretchen is so unwaveringly certain and determined she is just this side of a Mel Brooks’ parody of the Aryan ideal of womanhood. Robert can’t get enough and follows Gretchen around like a starved dog. Smith’s Gabriella invokes the passionate and dramatic nature of women in gangster films.

She’s beautiful but demanding and certain of the outcome of her plans.

Callaghan’s Robert marvelously oscillates between stressed-out frustration and a sense he must have somehow died and gone to heaven. It is very different from Wisconsin, and he is probably never going back. But Berthe deserves far more credit than she receives from her employer or any of his hangers-on for all her efforts. Rosner

In an odd way, actually, it is an appropriate piece right now. It looks at relationships and the power balance between men and women—especially how we view marriage and domestic arrangements. Right now we are engaged in a national conversation about what that looks like and where the scale is going to tip. “Boeing Boeing” doesn’t come at the topic head-on or with a hard-hitting agenda, but it does bring up a lot of issues through humor—issues that are hard to discuss but are very real and necessary. What is marriage, really? Is it for life? What is the balance of power? Why? Is it as desirable for women as it is for men? Is it an economic arrangement—or something else entirely? Just like a bigger world filled with myriad answers, each of the six characters has a different agenda and opinion that drives his and her actions. The confusion that results is hilarious.

Randall A. Enlow’s set not only utilizes seven doors that allow for much door slamming, but it beautifully invokes the elegance of the 1960s. And it is Mark Sorensen’s costumes that are the visual pièce de résistance. All three women are in period uniforms for their respective airlines with color matching night wear. Down to the details, it is really impressive.

For a truly funny evening, filled with really strong performances by a talented group of young actors, “Boeing Boeing” is a great choice.

DETAILS:

Boeing Boeing

Through Feb. 26, Thurs.-Sun., 7:30 p.m. or Sun., 2 p.m. • $6-$15 Cultural Arts Building, Mainstage Theatre • 601 S. College Rd. www.uncw.edu/arts/boxoffice.html

ARTS>>THEATRE

LOVE ON THE ROCKS:

Beth Henley’s breakthrough script offers fabulous direction and cast

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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ig Dawg Productions opens their 2017 season with Beth Henley’s “Crimes of the Heart,” directed by Holli Saperstein. It was Henley’s breakthrough script and won the coveted Great American Play Contest at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville. After making its way to Broadway and a Pulitzer Prize for drama, it came to Wilmington to be filmed by Bruce Beresford (a Dino De Laurintiisera project). The film was nominated for several Oscars, including Henley for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Set in the Magrath family home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, “Crimes of the Heart” opens in the middle of the latest Magrath family crisis. Patriarch, Old Granddaddy, is in the hospital dying. The oldest sister, Lenny Magrath (Susan Auten), is turning 30, and everyone has forgotten her birthday. To make matters worse, the youngest sister, Babe (Mickey Johnson), has just been released on bail after shooting her husband in the stomach. Clearly, it is going to be a busy day. Next-door neighbor, first cousin and self-absorbed social-climbing bitch extraordinaire, Chick Boyle (Erin Hunter), is not helping make this any easier on Lenny or anyone else. She is beyond incensed that Babe has gone and sullied the family reputation further by shooting her husband—but to ask for the middle sister, the wayward Meg (Jamie Harwood), to come home? That is one injustice that should not be heaped upon poor Chick’s head. After all, it is Meg’s fault that Chick has to struggle for her social position—that and the unforgivable death of the Magrath sisters’ mother.

Lenny, despite her own frustrations and misgivings, is actually very happy to see Meg. So is Doc Porter (Bradley A. Coxe), Meg’s old flame who is now married with children but hasn’t let go of the torch he has carried all these years. Who could blame him? She’s charismatic, fun, sexy, talented, and a ball of fire. It’s enough to make any man burn, and clearly the well-meaning, soft-hearted Doc Porter does.

Coxe’s yearning every time he is near Harwood is palpable—and he’s pretty irresistible as the wronged lover from the past (and easy on the eyes, too). But the center of the action is Babe, who might be facing a life sentence for homicide. That she sees this as preferable to living with her husband and his scheming, spying sister

is quite telling. His hot shot young lawyer, Barnette Lloyd (Joshua Bailey), wants to represent Babe in court, partly to avenge a family wrong and partly due to a profound experience buying an orange pound cake at a Christmas bazaar. Bailey can sell the argument of an orange pound cake as the basis for a relationship, which says a lot about his comedic talent. He and Johnson do a wonderful job of walking together the tightrope of their relationship. The mutual attraction is clear to them and the audience, but the extreme extenuating circumstances in both of their lives create a set of very difficult parameters.

Johnson’s Babe is beautiful, with flowing locks and tear-filled eyes. When she is on stage, all eyes are on her. With simple, almost absurd honesty she answers questions that are difficult to approach from anyone—let alone our closest loved ones.

Standing back from the spotlight and doing her best to hold her family together is the unsung hero, Lenny. Auten’s portrayal of the dowdy, frumpy bland oldest sister, jealous of her beautiful younger sisters, is complex.

Her growth throughout the show is fascinating. Chick walks all over her in the beginning because Chick is family, but when the battle lines are drawn, watching Auten find Lenny’s inner reserves is startling.

Men”—two shows that seem to becoming back into focus in the cultural debate. But to start by putting focus on the family with “Crimes of he Heart,” and end their season again with the same through A.R.Gurney’s “The Dining Room” seems incredibly appropriate. What happens within the family colors everything in our lives, and how we learn to love and communicate and hold each other close at the times we need it most. It makes this strange, confusing and at times tragic journey of life bearable.

Saperstein and the cast capture this beautifully while reminding us sometimes a good laugh is the best weapon.

DETAILS:

Crimes of the Heart

Through Mar. 5, Thurs.-Sun., 8 p.m. or Sun., 3 p.m. • $15-$22 Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle St. www.bigdawgproductions.org original work by the same playwright, as well as “The Laramie Project” and “Twelve Angry

“Crimes of the Heart” is a dark comedy: The audience finds themselves laughing along with the characters through some truly terrible moments in their lives. Henley’s script can be a wonderful challenge to performers or a minefield of stumbles and missteps. But this cast rises to the challenge and hits the humor with sincerity. By exploring the unspoken in family dynamics, and the frustration of those constants in a changing world, the cast brings to life the fully realized characters that Henley intended, rather than simple caricatures too often used as standbys in Southern comedy.

Benedict Fancy’s set of the Magrath family home is stunning and detailed. A period gas stove, a bottle opener affixed to the kitchen counter, a fully stocked refrigerator, fabulous faux-finish paint, and trees with Spanish moss out of the windows make the environment ring true. Combined with lighting designer Jeff Loy’s practical-use fixtures to augment the environment, the effect is really stunning—even in such a small space.

Clearly Big Dawg Productions is off to a fabulous start for the season. They have an interesting line up planned that includes a revival of their hugely successful production “The Hermit of Fort Fisher” and another

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ARTS>>FILM

UNEXPLORED TERRITORY:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

Matt Damon goes into no-man’s land in ‘The Great Wall’

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. $7, 7pm • www.thalianhall.org

Feb. 22 (also playing Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. in 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) Feb. 27-March 3 (also playing March 1 at 4 p.m. in Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre): “Jackie” is an intimate portrait of one of the most tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (Natalie Portman). “Jackie” places audiences in her world during the days immediately following her husband’s assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, we see the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband’s legacy and “Camelot” they created. (Rated R, runtime 95 minutes)

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BY: ANGHUS

o on. Make a joke about Donald Trump. Somehow dirty politics has managed to infect every face of our culture, so why not the first few sentences of my latest review? Take a moment, get it out of the system. Finished now? Need a minute to go post something on Facebook or Twitter?

Can we get down to the business of the movie now? Great.

The real political story regarding “The Great Wall” involves China, who has been buying up movie studios like a fat man at an Entenmann’s donut shop. The world’s largest nation has become a new source of revenue for movie studios unable to recoup their blockbuster-sized investments in North America. A majority of big-budget movies make their profits outside of America. Now that Hollywood studios are partnering with Chinese investors, we’re ending up with a new crop of blockbusters pairing East with West.

This is potentially something awesome— especially for someone like me who unabashedly loves Asian cinema. I love the size and scope of their epics, like “Hero” and “House of Flying Daggers.” I love the raw, blunt delivery of their street-level action films. There are so many gems to find in Asian cinema. I was raised on these movies in a day and age when anyone could scan the UHF dial (Google it) and find all sorts of amazing martial-arts, B-movie masterpieces that would play late-night and on weekends. The idea of Asian cinema being done with popular American actors feels like wonderfully unexplored territory. Unfortunately, “The Great Wall” proves why this territory remained unexplored.

Matt Damon stars as William, a mercenary who’s examining ancient and distant lands

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OUT OF PLACE: Matt Damon is an A-list fish out of water in ‘The Great Wall.’ Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

before he finds himself on the wrong side of the Great Wall of China. He’s searching for gunpowder but instead discovers the love child of a Xenomorph from “Alien” and a crazy pit bull used by a drug dealer to keep people out of his yard. The murderous creatures are interested in one thing: total world destruction. The only thing standing between them is the Great Wall and a few 100,000 color-coded troops with some awesome (if impractical) weapons. William has to decide if he wants to give up his dream of riches to help these warriors save the world. This is mother-freakin’ Matt Damon, so of course he decides to be a noble guy and help save humanity.

Speaking of Damon, he sticks out like a sore thumb. In fact, perhaps the expression was created specifically for this bit of casting. Still, “sore thumb” might not be glaring enough. Damon sticks out like a passenger-van-sized sore thumb, covered in red glitter with flame-thrower spigots in the cuticle, dousing everything around it in napalm.

There’s nothing inherently wrong with “The Great Wall.” There are some really fun action sequences and amazing production design.

This version of the Great Wall of China is constructed like a children’s action-figure set with giant arrows, rotating slicing blades and a series of chains that allow warriors to move up and down the wall while fighting. If I was a kid, I would totally want “The Great Wall Alien Dog Murdering” playset. Hell, who am I kidding, even middle-aged me wants it.

The complications in “The Great Wall” come from a combination of big-screen presence (Damon) and this stylized historical epic from notable director Yimou Zhang: two great tastes that taste weird together‚ like ordering a bowl of pho and having it served with a McGriddle floating on top. Damon is a great actor, but he strains the very concept of credibility playing an old-world warrior. Some actors have the chops to pull off a role like that, and most have a far-less impressive pedigree. A movie like “The Great Wall” feels odd with Damon in the lead. He spends most of his scenes with a steely expressionless stare, perfectly suited for Jason Bourne but kind of lifeless here. William never feels like a real person, nor does he blend in with the rest of the cast in terms of selling suspension of disbelief. It’s always like, “Hey look, it’s Matt Damon and an army of Chinese badasses.”

There isn’t a moment where audiences are immersed into a new and engaging world. It’s like watching an A-list actor disjointed from this particular genre. “The Great Wall” doesn’t have much to offer other than some beautiful imagery and a couple of good action sequences.

DETAILS:

The Great Wall Rated PG-13 Directed by Yimou Zhang Starring Matt Damon, Tian Jing, Willem Dafoe

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ZOO STORIES: And people involved with them

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61 Penitent 62 What Sophocles spoke 63 Word on the Canadian province list 65 Trojan War saga 66 Flourishes 69 Word before race or right 70 Voiced 71 Gentle touch 73 Large tub 74 Hamlet lament 75 Hoodlum 76 Lack of fairness 77 Speck on a globe 78 Fresh Air airer 79 The Pelican Brief author 83 It’s just over a foot 84 Accountant’s expertise 86 Omelet ingredient 87 Didn’t leave 88 Left humbled 89 Tough nut to crack 90 Give/take transaction 91 Dairy product designation 94 Primary points 95 59 Across schedule 99 American Buffalo playwright 101 The Bad News Bears star 103 Airport shuttle operator 104 Elegance of action 105 Rather similar 106 Instrumental exercise 107 Shout of approval 108 Web-footed mammal 109 Pop singer Bareilles 110 Merest bit DOWN 1 Generic pooch 2 Steak cut 3 Art school class: Abbr.

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Port City Farmer’s Market Kitchen brings healthy, seasonal fare to the mall

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BY: ROSA BIANCA

Feb. 25, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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aise your hand if you’ve ever ordered quinoa-crusted shrimp tacos at the food court of a mall.

Yeah, I hadn’t either—until last week.

Port City Farmers Market Kitchen (PCFMK) popped up on my list of new eateries to scope out recently. I’ll admit: When I saw it was smackdab in the middle of Independence Mall, immediately skepticism piqued. Everyone knows after rustling through the clearance aisles in Forever 21 and avoiding eye contact with the lady who wants to straighten your hair, there’s nothing like a greasy slice of pizza or a treat from Orange Julius. It’s part of a mall’s charm—or so we thought. Jules DeBord, founder of Lunchbox Pickles, is trying to change our minds. And so far, she’s off to a damn good start.

Instantly, I was drawn to the menu at PCFMK, since farm-to-table cuisine is right up my alley.

I’m a sucker for a Saturday splurge of a cheese fry—or 17. During the week, I try to keep it healthy. In a sea of fast food and sugary slushies, I was delighted to see some of my favorite words: kale, coconut milk, beets, iced green tea, local this, local that. If this solid foundation of whole foods isn’t enough to impress customers, how about this fun fact? The spread was created by Port City culinary champion Sam Cahoon of Ceviche’s (who’s renowned for having some of the best and boldest Latin flavors in town). Other house specialties at PCFMK include fresh juices, locally fermented kombucha, and expertly crafted homemade ramen on Fridays. (Am I dreaming?)

I dug the colorful, rustic chalkboard menus.

Unfortunately, I was the only one at the time.

Granted, it was dinnertime mid-week (when most folks are probably on their recliners watching “Jeopardy!”), but I was disheartened to see the line 10 feet over for Chinese was eight people deep. Come on, people! Give the new kid a chance!

I was stoked to sample a big portion of the reasonably priced menu (most options range from $8 to $12). I started off the meal with soup and salad. The sweet potato coconut bisque had my name all over it. The velvety, thick orange-hued concoction (which was labeled a “bisque” after all) was perfumed with exotic coconut milk. The soup had notes of earthiness, yet was a touch on the bland side. When combined with a mouthful of nutty toasted pumpkin seeds and sharp balsamic glaze, it delivered a well-rounded bite. For the greens, I opted for a spinach salad with candied pecans, goat cheese, roasted sweet-potato cubes, and

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TACO SPECIALS: PCFMK offers healthy options in the food court with Tinga Tacos and fresh sides like broccoli (above). Photo by Tom Dorgan.

balsamic dressing. The dish was light and satisfying—nothing out of the ordinary for a spinach salad—but the fresh, tangy vinaigrette was housemade, and goat (thankfully) cheese crumbles weren’t scarce.

The smoked tuna wrap caught my eye immediately; I saw photos on the restaurant’s Facebook page of fabulously fresh seared local tuna. Holy smokes, Sam! I don’t know how you packed all that smoky flavor into such small amount of fish. The tuna was flaky and bursting with char. The other fillings in the toasted stuffed wrap included jalapeño aioli, pickled cabbage, roasted corn, and pico de gallo. I could definitely taste the contrast of the vinegary cabbage to the woody fish, but the other ingredients got a little lost. I could have used a dipping side of spicy sauce, but I always err on the side of extra mayo so maybe that’s just a personal preference. Either way, I can’t wait to come back when their smoked tuna hits the specials board again.

Tacos seemed to be a signature item here, so I went with the chicken tinga taco special and the aforementioned quinoa-crusted shrimp tacos. First, let’s talk poultry. As promised, the order came with one green-sauced taco and one red, with a garnish of beans, cabbage, pickled red onions, and chimichurri ranch. Although the dark-meat chicken was well-shredded, it was slightly dry, as if I was getting the end of the batch. It also wasn’t as smothered in sauce as I had hoped. The pickled onions added a sharp, much-needed bite, but I couldn’t taste the ranch. I don’t blame the ingredients. I think this just wasn’t executed as properly as it could have been. The other tacos, however, were the winner, winner, shrimp dinner. Though they had the

same lack-of-sauce issue, the quinoa-crusted shrimp were juicy, plump, crisp, and flavorful.

Seriously, slam dunk, dude! I was disappointed to miss out on that herby ranch, but now I know next time to order spare condiments.

While we’re discussing quinoa, the tacos all came with quinoa tortilla chips and cups of homemade salsa. I tried the standard pico de gallo and pineapple salsa. The pineapple variation was juicier and far fresher, while the pico was missing a hint of acidity like lime juice. Then again, it could have just been an older batch.

Regardless, the choice to use a more interesting, alternative starch was a nice touch, and homemade salsa is always a plus. For my other side, I went with roasted broccoli and was ecstatic to see real pieces of savory roasted garlic and a green vegetable that was actually tender—not overcooked.

As far as Port City Farmers Market Kitchen’s concept goes, it’s a bit bizarre to see such a modern menu in the midst of a location known for being nostalgically unhealthy. My initial feeling was “know your audience,” but I’m leaving with an appreciation for crusaders like Jules DeBord who are breaking the norm. Hopefully, people will pass along the message that fast food can still be nourishing and good for the body. Keep an open mind, Wilmington. I’m looking forward to many more tuna wraps!

DETAILS:

Port City Farmers Market Kitchen

Independence Mall 3500 Oleander Dr. (910) 617-0444 Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/PortCityFarmersMarketKitchen

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BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach.

Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available.

BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes

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and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

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

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roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Wednesday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the

museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: 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 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) 7696565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available 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: MondayWednesday 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, Wilming-

ton, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com HOLIDAY INN RESORT Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront 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) 2510433.

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

Serving seasonally inspired, locally-sourced Southern Cuisine.

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FELIX CAFE • www.felixcafeonline.com 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, 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/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible 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 utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste

bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu night-

SEAFOOD • STEAK • SUSHI • CHINESE BUFFET

BAR & GRILL WITH OVER 100 ITEMS Ask about our special room for private parties!

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Open Daily Lunch and Dinner • Mon - Thurs. 11am-10pm • Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm • Sun. 11am-10pm

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ly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials.

Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

BAGELS

BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered. Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue—right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Bagels-301865953202309/

BREWPUB

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

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.com

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-from-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am-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 family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery!

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

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

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that fea■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey tures weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekJunction and near Independence Mall ly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Din- American influences to mold it into a unique familyner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parvary. migiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab more Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com 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 THE HARP 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., noon10 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) 2519444, 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

LATIN AMERICAN

SAN JUAN CAFÉ Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican

Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

MEXICAN

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

Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-793-0035; 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

Japanese HibacHi steakHouse & susHi

DINNER THEATRE

IRISH

Daily specials: all You can eat sushi | Lunch $11.99 Dinner $21.99 | kids 13 or under $13.99 sunday $21.99 aLL DaY! early bird special $16.99 | 4-6pm daily | pick 2 meats (chicken, shrimp, steak or calamari)

614 S. College Rd. • (910) 399-3366 www.okamisteakhouse.com hours of operation can be found on our website

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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. wheatfree and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as

and

are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

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

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

SEAFOOD

BUSTER’S CALABASH SEAFOOD AND DINER New to the NOMA corridor, Buster’s Calabash Sea-

DINER

“We pride ourselves in offering

Quality Seafood at Reasonable Prices” fast Break t Buffe Day Every

Serving

• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Dine In or Take Out

Hours: Monday - Saturday 6:30am - 9:00pm • Sunday 6:30am - 3:00pm

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food 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 individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says.

“At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.”

Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as

by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 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 “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

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

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

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

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

fish, 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.

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■ 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.

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LET’S GO SURFING, NOW...

Celebrate the Best Of 2017 at the The Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit Surfers Healing WB

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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he first time I attended a Surfers Healing (SH) event five years ago, I remember standing on Wrightsville Beach next to a young man named Jake. He was wildly cheering as his friend, Anderson, rolled in on a wave with none other than Surfers Healing founder Izzy Paskowitz himself. The energy that day was palpable, but when I think of the kids, families, instructors, and volunteers, I’m reminded of the actual healing happening at these surf camps for children with autism. Best of all, Surfers Healing does it free of charge. encore is excited to partner with the Wrightsville Beach chapter of the national nonprofit for the first time, as they’re the official Best Of nonprofit beneficiary for 2017.

Each year encore readers vote in our online poll for their favorite restaurants, shops, entertainers, local media, artists, and more. Once votes are tallied, we announce and celebrate winners with a fundraiser and party, and all proceeds go to nonprofit partners. In the past the Best Of has raised more than $30,000 between Carousel Center, Kids Making It and DREAMS of Wilmington. This year Surfers Healing has been working with encore and official Best Of hosts Pineapple-Shaped Lamps in preparation for the party on Feb. 25, 6 p.m., at Brooklyn Arts Center.

“It has been an amazing and humbling experience,” says SH’s volunteer coordinator Nikki Bascome. “Thanks to Pineapple-Shaped Lamps. Thanks to Brooklyn Arts Center.

Thanks to all of our sponsors. We couldn’t do it without them.”

The nonprofit already raised $3,500 in December as part of the first annual Best Of 50/50 Raffle to help get a head start on the official event. With donations from top-tier sponsors, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Savage, and Sage Salon, the party will allow us to recognize all winners of the 2017 Best Of poll, plus donate ticket sales to Surfers Healing. Themed “The Beach Ball” (think: classic Frankie and Annette beach party vibe, mixed in with the greasers and Pink Ladies from “Grease”), the shindig will have live music from Da Howlies, food from nominees, and a silent raffle. We will have an official costume contest, too, entitled: “Which are you? A greaser or a surfer?” Two winners (one from each category, as indicated by the audience-o-meter) will take home prizes.

from Best Of 2017 help provide the nonprofit.

nated food so far? Who’s donated what?

encore (e): Tell readers about SH and what the organization means to you.

NB: Wow! There’s so much food, I’m not even sure where to begin without leaving anyone out. Most of the Best Of nominees have graciously jumped at the chance to donate food for the event, and we are so grateful and excited for them. We’ll have sushi, hot dogs, BBQ, chips and salsa, pizza, brisket, cookies, and the list goes on and on. We can’t wait to see who wins!

Nikki Bascome (NB): SH is more than simply taking children affected by autism surfing.

Here at Wrightsville Beach, it has become a family—a supportive family. A reprieve from the glares, the judgments, the fight for insurance coverage, the studies, the tests, the therapies.

Just one day—oh, my goodness!—one day to feel somewhat normal and loved. Deeply and unconditionally loved by strangers who quickly become family. e: How many do you serve each year?

NB: SH is nationwide ... no, worldwide. As we write this, Izzy and his team are surfing in New Zealand. His team offers relief to thousands of children every year. Last year at Wrightsville Beach, we had close to 400 children and their families over a two-day camp. Our second day of camp was reserved for active military families, and Izzy’s team opened surfing to the whole family. It was absolutely amazing to witness all the tears of joy coming from everyone. e: Can you share a specific story that stands out to you?

NB: A single mother and her low-functioning son traveled all the way from New York. She had been to numerous camps up and down the East Coast. After our camp last year, she said she would travel back to Wrightsville Beach every year, whether her son got on the list to surf or not. Because of the amazing support, love and care from our community, volunteers and parents, she felt more at home than anywhere else. I feel this speaks volumes about how special our camp has become to so many. e: When it comes to fundraising, tell our readers what each dollar raised means for Surfers Healing and families involved?

NB: Every dollar means families have no worries for at least one day out of the whole year. We are able to have Izzy’s team of professional surfers travel from Hawaii, Puerto Rico and California so our families get only the best experience. We feed our families all day. We provide shade with tents and last year’s newest addition, a misting tent. We must get permits, take care of parking and shuttles, life jackets, and fun activities, so no one worries or stresses about anything.

Some things we would like to include if funding is available is to sponsor families. Some of our families are unable to afford to come to camp—even a free camp. Some cannot afford to travel the distance (long or short) or to take

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e: What are plans for transforming the space of BAC for the evening?

NB: Of course, we are surfers so a surfing theme is a must! We do have a few greasers mixed in our group, too, so we can’t leave them out. As surfers, our boards are like members of our families, so using them as decorations wasn’t really an option. However, we have some pretty talented volunteers who have recreated some classic longboards for us to hang from the ceiling. Make sure to look up! We also have some great poster-size photos from the RIDE IT OUT: Surfers Healing founder Izzy early days of California surfing, some original Paskowitz helps a camper ride a wave at Wrightsville Malibu shots of the crew that started the mainBeach. Courtesy photo: Surfers Healing WB. land craze and pretty recognizable “greasers.” e: Tell our readers more about attire for time off from work. We like to provide some the affair. What are you planning to wear? travel assistance when funds are available.

NB: Are you a greaser or a surfer? Most of We’d also like to secure storage for our us are surfers, but we might freeze in our swimequipment in the near future and have our own suits—and I’m not sure we could get much equipment so we don’t have to borrow during work done in wetsuits [laughs]. I have heard camp time (tents, tables, coolers, etc). Our wish of a few grass skirts, maybe a coconut bra, a list is pretty short but means the world to many. little greased back hair, poodle skirt, there might e: How does the Best Of fundraising par- even be a Pink Lady or two. ty compare to past SH events? Any lessons But I can’t give away all the secrets. There’s learned or surprises along the way? a costume contest, right?

NB: So far the Best Of party has been our All tickets to The Beach Ball are available most successful fundraising, event and we at www.encoredeals.com. VIP passes include haven’t even had the party yet! It has been a lot balcony seating, a personalized food station of work. I think I can speak for most of us when and wait staff, and parking.

I say, “We should have hit the ground running Folks also can support Surfers Healing at months ago.” The surprises? How many peoWhole Foods’ Wine Not—It’s Friday the night ple already know and love our organization. It’s great to hear of all the support we didn’t know before Best Of, Feb. 24, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sample five wines with food pairings for a $5 donawe had. Join us more! We’re pretty fun! tion to Surfers Healing. Plus, it’s a Mardi Gras e: Does the event offer new exposure op- theme, so wear beads and sequins! portunities for Surfers Healing and its mission? Explain.

NB: Of course! Our group of organizers usually work hard behind the scenes. We don’t really stand out; just put our noses to the grindstone and work. Because of this, it’s hard for people to find us or know how to get involved. I feel the encore event will bring us needed support and exposure we are missing. e: What can folks expect in terms of do-

DETAILS:

2017 Best Of: The Beach Ball Are you a greaser or a surfer?

Sat., Feb. 25, Doors: 6 p.m.; Show: 7 p.m.

Brooklyn Arts Center • 516 N. 4th St. GA tickets: $15 adv, $20 day of VIP: $40 adv, $50 day of www.encoredeals.com

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MIND AND SOUL:

Dorothy Papadakos speaks about ‘The Kingdom of Winter’ at Library Foundation fundraiser

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BY: KYLE MAPLES

eep in the Smoky Mountains, Dorothy Papadakos is hard at work. She is penning “The Kingdom of Spring,” the second book in her four-part “The Kingdom of the Seasons” series. It continues the story of Sir Windham the North Wind in his quest to save the seasons. Speaking over the phone from a writing retreat, she sounds eager to further promote environmental awareness. The popular first installment, “The Kingdom of Winter,” takes readers—children to adults—through an exhilarating fantasy adventure. On Feb. 23, Papadakos will speak about “The Kingdom of Winter” at a fundraising luncheon for the Library Foundation of New Hanover County.

“I love that libraries are depositories of humanity and civilization, and our evolution of thought and creativity,” Papadakos says. “I just love them.”

Deep thinking and creativity are no strang-

ers to Papadakos; they seem to course through her veins. After graduating from the Juilliard School in New York City with a master’s in organ performance, Papadakos quickly gained international recognition as the first female organist of the largest Gothic cathedral in the world: the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine. The appointment opened the door to a plethora of creative outlets, and Papadakos is not one to pass up on them. Among the opportunities was a chance to express her love of silent film.

ter. It catalyzed an algal bloom, which left the water murky and the lake’s white sand coated in orange-yellow. Combined with an extended drought, the impact to the lake’s health was disastrous. “That’s what started the book,” she says. “I thought, What’s going on? So I started doing research.”

Using what she learned, Papadakos conveyed complex issues in ways understandable to any age group. Elements of nature are embodied as characters, such as the evil Fire Witch, who represents global warming. Papadakos strives to educate all people on the issues of climate change. “Sometimes people just shut off,” she says. “If you start breaking it down in a fun way, it really becomes clear how it all works. It is fixable.”

“We had this old man—he was 90 years old—Lee Erwin, and he was one of the great silent movie accompanists,” she says. “He would come every Halloween to do concerts for two silent movies. One year, he fell, hit his head, and couldn’t do it. So they called me and said, ‘Dorothy, you’re on, kid.’”

Though at first timid about her lack of experience, Papadakos took the two days she had to prepare and learned the art of improvising to film. It became an annual tradition for her, even following her to Wilmington every Octo-

FANTASY AND REALITY: Dorothy Papadakos (above) sees her book, ‘The Kingdom of Winter,’ in print the very first time. Photo by John Bauerlein.

ber, wherein she performs scores spooky silent films like “Nosferatu” and “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” at St. Paul’s. Papadakos also has toured with the four-time Grammy Award-winning group, the Paul Winter Consort. She composed and wrote an original musical, “POMPEII,” which sold more than 6,000 tickets in two weekends and won encore’s Best Theatre Production in 2006 (read more about our Best Of on page 30). It still holds the record for Thalian Hall’s best-selling single musical and is now under development as “BACCHUS.” Between all of her accomplishments, finding inspiration (much less the time) to write a successful young-adult fantasy novel may seem rather ambitious. Yet, for the musician, it came naturally.

“When I was a kid growing up by Lake Tahoe—and this would have been in the ‘70s—a camp counselor would take us out [to snorkel],” she says. “[We would] go out quite far, and we’d just float there in this crystal clear water. You could literally see a 100 feet to the bottom in every direction.”

After returning to Lake Tahoe eight years ago, Papadakos decided to revisit her childhood passion of snorkeling in the lake. But she was devastated to discover everything had changed. Carbon emissions heated the wa-

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At the upcoming fundraiser for the Library Foundation of New Hanover County, Papadakos will discuss further the inspiration and vision behind “The Kingdom of Winter.” The Library Foundation’s mission is to support NHC libraries through fundraising, which provides books, materials and programs. Each week NHC libraries host a dozen or more educational events for children and adults.

Funding also supports the annual Story Extravaganza, which celebrates children’s literature with live performances and provides parents with childhood literacy tips. The foundation supports technological expansions and free Internet access in all NHC libraries. A mélange of lectures, seminars, workshops, and other events are supported through the Library Foundation, too.

“Libraries are sanctuaries for the mind and soul,” Papadakos says. “The library is one of the most important things we have in our community, so I hope folks come out and support us.”

The fundraising luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, and will be held at the Northeast Regional Library. “The Kingdom of Winter” is now at Barnes & Noble in Mayfaire Town Center and will be available to purchase at the fundraiser.

DETAILS:

Guest Speaker: Dorothy Papadakos Thursday, Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m.

Northeast Regional Library 1241 Military Cutoff Road Admission: $50 www.nhclibrary.org www.dorothypapadakos.com

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR

events

MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION

Feb. 25, 11am: Free fun for the whole family!

Events include: Bounce House and Slide, Magician, Face Painting, Palm Reader, Traditional King Cake Cutting and More! Specials and Giveaways in most of our shops and restaurants. The Cotton Exchange, 321 N Front 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 recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women and young leaders in our community. The event also raises key support for the YWCA’s programs and services which promote racial justice and gender equity for thousands of women, children and their families in southeastern NC. Awards held on Thurs., May 4, Wilmington Convention Center.

Awards provide recognition for outstanding contributions and achievements of women active in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties. Women nominated in: Arts, Business, Education, Environmental, Health and Wellness,

Public Service, Social Justice, Rachel Freeman Unsung Hero, Volunteer and Young Leader.

Three young leader award recipients will receive a $1,000 scholarship to continue their education after high school. www.ywca-lowercapefear.org.

CHARITY WRISTBAND PROGRAM

Wilmington’s signature summertime concert series returns for its 12th season to Riverfront Park in downtown, which return each Friday night from May 26 through Sept. 1, 6:30-10pm, feat. both local performers and cover bands. Wilmington Downtown Incorporated (WDI) organizes it and holds Charity Wristband Program to involve more local residents and help support other commu-

nity 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.

WINE NOT IT’S FRIDAY

Fri., Feb. 24, 6pm: Help us celebrate Mardi Gras with some delicious wine and food pairings all while supporting a great cause! $5 donation to Surfers Healing gets you 5 wine samples with accompanying food samples—New Orleans themed- prepared by our teams. Surfers Healing shows autistic the wonders of the waves by taking them surfing. The scheduled date for Wrightsville Beach is Aug. 21. A fun social event; feel free to wear your beads and sequins! Whole Foods Market, 3804 Oleander Dr.

REVERSAL OF FORTUNE

Reverse raffle: Win a grand prize (last number called) of $10,000—only 300 tickets sold. Money benefits the Lyceum Academy—with auction items feat. African Safari. Tickets are $100 (incl. raffle ticket and dinner), but you do not have to attend to win. Email: cknab@ec.rr.com. Wilmington Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Dr.

MIRACLES IN MOTION 5K

4th Annual Miracles in Motion 5K and 1 Mile Run, Walk, & Roll for All Abilities will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 11am, at The Miracle Field, 5510 Olsen Park Ln. Sponsored by New Hanover Regional Medical Center and presented by The Laymon Group, all proceeds will benefit The Miracle League of Wilmington. https://its-go-time.com/ miracles-in-motion.

FULL BELLY FEAST

15th Annual Full Belly Feast on Satu., Feb. 25th!

Enjoy a night of international cuisine inspired by the countries where we work, the beats of Axiom, and a wide array of auction items from around the world. Test our award winning innovations, and learn about our mission to empower rural communities so they can keep their own bellies full!

Tickets: $50, www.thefullbellyproject.org/feast.

Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St.

MONTY’S HOME EXPO

Feb. 26, 11am: Monty’s Home 10th Annual Pet Expo & Silent Auction features a spectacular silent auction, 50-plus vendors, music by the Broccoli Brothers in the Kids Korner from 12-2, Netop the Painting Pooch will create art during the day, McGruff the Police Dog will visit from 2-3, and there are free goodie bags. For more information www.montyshome.org , info@montyshome.org 910-259-7911. Coastline Conference and Event Center, 501 Nutt St.

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music/concerts AFTER HOURS W/CASSEROLE

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 membersof 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. 601 S. College Rd.

Feb. 23, 6:30pm: Music, refreshments and food for purchase offered by CAM CafĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new chef, Michael Heibein, while listening to the fusion blends of The Casserole. Performing as a trio with Steve Todd on mandolin and vocals, Dan Sweeney on guitar and vocals, and Andy Dortch on upright bass and vocals the band offers a wide variety of musical genres which creates their own signature sound as their name suggests. The Casserole (https://www.facebook.com/TheCasserole) song selection and sound is a combination and the desire to create something different and pleasing from a mixture of influences based loosely around CRIMES OF THE HEART Big Dawg is proud to kick off its 2017 season the music of the Grateful Dead, The Band, Bob with Beth Henleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crimes of the Heart. This PuDylan, Neil Young, John Prine and many more. litzer Prize-winner is a deeply touching and funny Call the CafĂŠ for seating options: 910.777.2363. play about three eccentric sisters from a small Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. Southern town rocked by scandal when Babe, ST. PAULâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GUEST ARTIST SERIES the youngest, shoots her husband. Humor and Feat. Balkan Quartet, Fri., Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. St. pathos abound as the sisters unite with an inPaulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 16 N 16th St. Tickets: tense young lawyer to save Babe from a murder $15. Quartet has performed at the Piccolo Spoleto charge, and overcome their familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painful past.

Festival (Spotlight Concert Series) in Charleston, Beth Henleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first play is an example of Southern SC, and represented the Serbian Embassy at Gothic humor at its finest. Wheelchair accessible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Passport to DCâ&#x20AC;? in Washington , as well as perTickets: $22 GA; $20 students, seniors, military formed at Kennedy Center and on NPR. www. and $15 all Thursday performances. Opening balkanquartet.com or st-pauls-guest-artist-seriesnight is pay-what-you-can night: Patrons will be balkan-quartet.eventbrite.com. able to choose their own ticket prices! Through THE MIDTOWN MEN Mar. 5, 8pm, Sun., 3pm. Cape Fear Playhouse, Feb. 24, 7:30pm: As original cast members of 613 Castle St. www.bigdawgproductions.org Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jersey Boys, they took the world by SUESSICAL storm. From the development of Jersey Boys, Feb. 25, 2pm: When the sweet, good-natured through their historic three-season run on Broadelephant Horton hears a small cry for help comway, THE MIDTOWN MEN are together again, doing from a small speck of dust, he promises to ing what they do best: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sixties Hits With A Modern rescue and guard it because â&#x20AC;&#x153;a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perTwist.â&#x20AC;? Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael son, no matter how small.â&#x20AC;? On that small speck Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nomiof dust lives JoJo, an imaginative young Who. nee J. Robert Spencer are taking their sensational JoJo has astounding â&#x20AC;&#x153;thinks,â&#x20AC;? in which anythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sound on the road, bringing to life their favorite possible, but his parents believe this creativity is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sixties Hitsâ&#x20AC;? from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, inappropriate for the son of the Mayor of WhoMotown, The Four Seasons and more. Wilson Ville. Meanwhile, the one-feathered bird, Miss Center, 703 N. 3rd St. Gertrude McFuzz, desperately wants Horton to notice her. Maybe, she thinks, she just needs a Feb. 26, 1:30pm: A traditional Sacred Harp Singmore impressive tail. At the same time, the amazing and invite you to join in the music and raise ingly lazy Maysie La Bird connives, cajoles and your voice in song! This dynamic form of a capconvinces Horton to sit on her egg while she goes pella social singing dates back to Colonial Ameroff on a spree. Tickets: $5-$20. Kenan Auditorium, ica, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and COMEDY OF ERRORS AUDITIONS intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed.

Feb. 27-28, 7pm: Looking for Vaudeville Acts, No previous experience is necessary. Cameron â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Twinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Actors for Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;?Comedy of Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. Errors.â&#x20AC;? Dram Tree Shakespeare will present the MICHAEL BOLTON show in April in downtown Wilmington, directed Feb. 26, 7:30pm: Michael Bolton is a multiple

by Philadelphia based guest director, KC MacMilGrammy Award-winning Singer, Songwriter and lan. Local actor and director, Don Baker will proSocial Activist, who has sold more than 60 million duce. Auditions will take place a TheatreNOW, 19 records worldwide. Bolton remains committed to S. 10th St., with callbacks on Wed., Mar. 1. Achumanitarian causes, and has received Martin tors are asked to bring a headshot and rĂŠsumĂŠ, Luther King Award granted by the Congress of and prepare a short monologue, sonnet or text in Racial Equality (C.O.R.E.), the Lewis Hine Award verse (90 seconds or less/approximately 24 lines from The National Child Labor Committee, the of text, need not be memorized). Callbacks will Muhammed Ali Humanitarian Award, the Ellis consist of readings from the script. Appx. 20 adult Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic roles; no roles for children. Performances will be Coalition of Organizations, and the Frances PresThurs.-Sat. at 7:30pm and Sun. at 3pm, April 13ton Lifetime Achievement Award. Tickets: www.

30, atthe DREAMS Garage at 10th and Fanning capefearstage.com Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St. in Downtown. Also looking for a pet that can do tricks, or is comfortable in front of lots of people. info@dramtreeshakes.org or 910.726.3545. www. dramtreeshakes.org.

TournĂŠes French Film Festival, a program of the FACE (French American Cultural Exchange) Foundation in partnership with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, will take place on CFCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wilmington campus in the Union Station Auditorium (502 N. Front St). All films are in French with English subtitles, and all screenings are free and open to the public. Feb. 22, 6pm, Valley of Love; Feb. 23, 12:30pm, Reality; Feb. 23, 6pm, My Golden Days; Feb. 24, 6pm, Saint Laurent. www.cfcc.edu/hfa/tournees-french-filmfestival-at-cfcc.

dance CONTRA DANCE

Evening of contemporary American country dancingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;done to live music by Box of Chocolates bandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool and comfortable, soft-soled shoes. 2nd/4th Tues. ea. mo. All ages welcome. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5 Ave.

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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.

STONED COLD SOBER COMEDY COMP

Fri., Feb. 24, 9pm: Enjoy a comedy competition involving varying levels of inebriation! Crowd votes as comedians go head-to-head to see whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best, whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sober or drunk!

Bombers Beverage Co, 108 Grace St.

DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB

OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve.

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

COMEDY BINGO

while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted

by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all

Comedy Open Mic every Thurs, 7pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 2425, 7pm/9:30pm: Nathan Craig (Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, MTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridiculousness) began his stand-up career as a student at the University of Wisconsin Madison. In 1999, as a senior, he won the first annual, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funniest Student on Campusâ&#x20AC;? competition, and went on to take second in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funniest Person in Madisonâ&#x20AC;? competition. He Chicago to learn comedy from the best in the business and is a graduate of Second City conservatory. His style has been compared to that of George Carlin and Garrison Keeler.

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www.deadcrowcomedy.com. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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 self-taught 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 festival is the largest springtime arts festival in downtown Wilmington and will feature over 80 artists from NC and surrounding states, with local entertainment and refreshments. Applicants must submit a color photo of original work in acrylic, oils, watercolor, sculpture, drawing, graphics, wearable arts, leather jewelry, clay, glass, fiber, metal work or mixed media. Photographically or commercially reproduced work is also acceptable in limited editions, signed and numbered by the artist. An early bird entry fee of $135 will be offered until Apr. 28 and artists will be eligible for awards and $550 in prize money. www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org. Samantha Herrick, 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.

COLOR WORKS

Feb. 24, 6pm: In conjunction with Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, join us at the Bellamy Mansion Museum for the opening reception of local artist Tom Conway’s original color photography exhibit, “Color Works.” Conway’s website is http://naturesportraits.org/gallery/. Free; donations appreciated. Light refreshments served. Exhibit on display through Apr. 2. Works are for sale by artist. www. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

FRITZI HUBER

Feb. 24, 6pm: Join us as we host a new exhibition “At the Water’s Edge,” by featured artist Fritzi Huber. Fritzi is a local artist with Acme Art Studios and has been a papermaker for more than 35 years. For this exhibition she has sought inspiration at the water’s edge. Fritzi is represented by New Elements Gallery. Live music (folk-blues blend) w/Upstarts & Rogues (Jude Eden, voice and cello, and Jeff Sanchez, voice, guitar, and percussion). Expo 216, 216 N. 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.

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Space is limited. Call 256-2569 to register. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

STARRING CAPE FEAR

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

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, 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. 7620492. 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 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. 910-7620570. 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. www.playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534.

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 excit-

ing 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.

2017: Spring Show, Mar. 25, Summer Show, Jun. 24; Back to School Show, Aug. 19; Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St. STORY EXPLORERS

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

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 910-798-6303. 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 Li-

brary Children’s Room at 910-798-6303 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 910-798-6393. 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. 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 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. 24, 2pm: Lego Robots: Engage in science, technology, engineering and math as you construct and program a LEGO MINDSTORMS® robot! Let your imagination soar as you imagine

a world with more robot helpers. Appropriate for ages 8+. Space limited. Sponsored by Corning Incorporated Foundation and Landfall Foundation. Prereg. rqd: (910) 798-4362. 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.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

Feb. 25: 11am, 1st Program; 2pm, 2nd Program.

Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot.

Adult participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

ORION FAMILY OF CONSTELLATIONS

Feb. 26, Show times: 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3pm—free for members or with general admission. Investigate the well-known constellation Orion.

Learn the science behind the legend of the Orion and see fascinating objects that call the winter sky home. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

TINKERCARD FOR KIDS

Feb. 27, 3:30pm: New Hanover County Library is preparing students to succeed in a 21st century world! Kids ages 8 to 12 can get started learning 3D design using Tinkercad at this free work-

STEP INTO SPRING

HELP SUPPORT PATIENTS OF NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER’S NEW CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE PROGRAM.

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Upcoming Events: THURSDAY, FEB 23 | 7:00 P.M. Men’s Basketball vs Towson

Game sponsored by Pawn USA and Northwestern Mutual

SATURDAY, FEB 25 | NOON Women’s Tennis vs Elon SATURDAY, FEB 25 | 2:00 P.M. Men’s Basketball vs Northeastern

Senior Day - Game sponsored by BB&T & Omega Sports

SUNDAY, FEB 26 | NOON Men’s Tennis vs SC State SUNDAY, FEB 26 | 2:00 P.M. Women’s Basketball vs Northeastern HAMPTON INN UNIVERSITY AREA SEAHAWK SOFTBALL CLASSIC FRIDAY, FEB 24 App State vs UMBC | 10:00 A.M. UNCW vs UMBC | 12:30 P.M. UNCW vs NORTH TEXAS | 3:00 P.M. NORTH TEXAS vs APP STATE | 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY, FEB 25 UNCW vs UMBC | 10:00 A.M. UNCW vs App State | 12:30 P.M. NORTH TEXAS vs UMBC | 3:00 P.M. APP STATE vs NORTH TEXAS | 5:30 P.M.

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SUNDAY, FEB 26 SEED 3 vs SEED 4 | 10:00 A.M. SEED 2 vs SEED 1 | 12:30 P.M.

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shop at Myrtle Grove Library. Free but space is strictly limited, so register on the calendar at www. nhclibrary.org. Scooter Hayes at 910-798-6393 or shayes@nhcgov.com. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

outdoors/recreation 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. 27Jun. 5. Wrightsville Beach Municipal Park, Bob Sawyer Dr.

BATTLEFIELD LIVE ILM

Feb. 24, 8pm: New Hanover County’s only mobile outdoor laser combat company. Last Friday Theme Nights every month. Feb. 24: “St. Valentine Day Massacre”—It’s the height of Prohibition.

The Chicago Outfit has just carried out a daring hit on the North Side Irish Gang. In the aftermath they are pushing in on their territory. You are some of Al Capone’s muscle and he’s got a job for you.

Coming next month: “Drug Bust.” www.battlefieldlivewilmington.com. Battlefield Live Wilmington, 3936 Market St.

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, 10am11am. • 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, 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm. • Impressionistic painting: Learn how small dots of color unify to create a vibrant painting. Bring a photo of a subject you would like to paint or I will provide a photo for you. Tuesday, 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm. • Draw Upon Your Creative Self—Four projects that will reveal your imagination and develop your creative abilities using pencil, pen and ink and watercolor. Fri., 10am-noon or 2-4pm. $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 910-3627572. CFCC Downtown Campus Wilmington , 401 Water St. 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. Explore self-published books by Indie authors on Biblioboard! Seats limited—prereg. rqd., free. www.nhclibrary.org. 910-7986371. Carla Sarratt, 910-798-6371; csarratt@ nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, 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 9:30-10:30 a.m. Low Impact Aerobics, Mon., Wed., and Fri. at 8-9 a.m. Tone, strengthen and stretch classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:309:30 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): 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. Prereg is required and the cost is $140. enrich@ cfcc.edu or (910) 362-7199

PAPERMAKING CLASSES

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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. 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

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-wont-make-repairs-free-clinic-tickets-29450048889. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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.

FROG WATCH WORKSHOP

Feb. 25, 1pm: Become a volunteer for FrogWatch USA—a citizen science program that gives individuals and families a chance to learn about

wetlands in our surrounding communities while reporting on the calls of local frogs and toads.

Learn about amphibians and how to recognize the distinct calls of different local species, as well as conservation issues they face. Family friendly; no previous knowledge of amphibians or scientific background is required. Criteria III workshop (NCEE cert.). $5/participant—children must be at least 8 and accompanied by an adult. Rosemary Reeves: rreeves@nhcgov.com. 910-798-7707. https://co.clickandpledge.com/?wid=119787.

Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd. SOUND HEALING MEDITATION

Feb. 27, 6:30pm: Elevate your energy and rejuvenate every cell in your body. Join us for a guided meditation accompanied by the beautiful sound experience of crystal quartz singing bowls and drums. You will be immersed in healing sounds that will re-energize and expand every chakra in your body, creating inner peace and harmony.

Pay what you can at the door. HARMONY: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 3504 N. Kerr Ave.

LIVING FREE WOMEN’S WORKSHOPS

Feb. 27, 7pm: Gathering of Women focused on freedom—spiritual, emotional and physical freedom. Living Free will be held through March at Lifepoint Church, with both large group and small group sessions throughout the workshops. www.eventbrite.com/e/ living-free-the-secret-to-spiritual-health-tickets-30743799532. 3534 S. College Rd.

HEATRISTIC WELLNESS CLASS

Feb. 28, 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 program according to their own unique personality used to create their own Personality Portrait. Limited seating.

SALT OF THE EARTH SEMINAR

Feb. 28, 6pm: Israelite Church of God In Jesus Christ will be hosting a seminar in the city Wilmington entitled “Ye are the salt of the earth.” St. How is it that so-called African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans have been blessed with talents immeasurable, but we as a people are still suffering so much? There is a saying that “If you don’t know your history, you are doomed to repeat it.” What is it about our history that God expects us to know? Why is it with all these talents we still end up in the same spot, no matter how hard we try? New Hanover Downtown Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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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.

ILM 1966

Feb. 23, 11am: In 1966 southeastern NC was on the way to recovering from the economic dev-

astation 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. 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

Feb. 23, 11:30am: 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 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.

BIRTH CIRCLE

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

LA LECHE LEAGUE

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

La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who

have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave. 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.

CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

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

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

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 non-profit 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.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

My astrological radar suggests there’s a space-time anomaly looming just ahead of you. Is it a fun and exotic limbo where the rules are flexible and everything’s an experiment? That might be cool. Or is it more like an alien labyrinth where nothing is as it seems, you can hear howling in the distance, and you barely recognize yourself? That might be weird. What do you think? Is it worth the gamble? If so, full speed ahead. If not, I suggest a course correction.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)

“I like the word ‘bewilderment’ because it has both ‘be’ and ‘wild’ in it,” poet Peter Gizzi says. I propose you go even further, Cancerian: Express a fondness for actual experience of bewilderment, as well as the word.

In fact, be willing to not just tolerate, but embrace the fuzzy blessings of bewilderment. In the coming weeks, that’s your ticket to being wild in the healthiest (and wealthiest) ways. As you wander innocently through the perplexing mysteries that make themselves available, you’ll be inspired to escape formalities and needless rules that have kept you overly tame.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Are you familiar with psychologist Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow? It’s the unflattering or uncomfortable part of you that you would prefer to ignore or suppress. It’s the source of behavior about which you later say, “I wasn’t acting like myself.” Jungians say the shadow hounds you and wounds you to the degree you refuse to deal with it. But if you negotiate, it leads you to beautiful surprises. It prods you to uncover riches you’ve hidden from yourself. I mention this, Leo, because any shadow work you do in the coming weeks could generate rather spectacular breakthroughs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You could make a vow like this: “Between now and April 15, I will be relentless in getting my needs met. I will harbor a steely resolve to call on every ploy necessary to ensure my deepest requirements are not just gratified, but satiated to the max. I will be a dogged and ferocious seeker of absolute fulfillment.” If you want to swear an oath like that, Virgo, I understand. But I hope you will try a softer approach—more like the following: “Between now and April 15, I will be imaginative and ingenious in getting my needs met. I will have fun calling on every trick necessary to ensure my deepest requirements are playfully addressed. I will be a sweet seeker of unpre-

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

How would Buddha ask for a raise or promotion? How would Jesus tinker with his career plans as he took into consideration large-scale shifts in the economy?

How would Confucius try to infuse new approaches and ideas into the status quo of his work environment? Ruminate deeply on these matters, dear Libra.

Your yearning to be more satisfyingly employed may soon be rewarded—especially if you infuse your ambitions with holy insight. How would Joan of Arc break through the glass ceiling? How would Harriet Tubman deal with the inefTAURUS (April 20-May 20) ficiencies caused by excess testosterone? How would Hildegard of Bingen seek Someone on Reddit.com asked readers to respond to the question, “What more emotional richness on the job? is the most liberating thought you’ve ever had?” Among the replies were the following six: 1. “If new evidence presents itself, it’s OK to change my SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) beliefs.” 2. “I get to choose who’s in my life and who isn’t.” 3. “I am not I suspect you would benefit from acquiring a new bedroom name, my dear. my history.” 4. “You can’t change something that has already happened, But should I be the one to give it to you? I’m not sure. Maybe you could invite a so stop worrying about it.” 5. “I am not, nor will I ever be, conventionally practical dreamer you adore to provide you with this crazy, sweet new moniker. beautiful.” 6. “I don’t have to respond to people when they say stupid shit If there is no such person to do the job (although given the current astrological to me.” I hope these testimonies inspire you to come up with several of your omens, I bet there is), I’ll offer the following array of amorous aliases for you to own, Taurus. It’s a perfect time to formulate liberating intentions. choose from: Wild Face ... Kiss Genius ... Thrill Witch ... Freaky Nectar ... Boink Master ... Lust Moxie ... Pearly Thunder ... Peach Licker ... Painkiller ... Silky Bliss GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ... Slippery Diver ... Swoon Craver.

It has been a while since I told you I love you. So I’m doing it now: I love you! More than you could ever imagine. That’s why I continue to offer these SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) horoscopes free of charge, no strings attached. That’s why I work so hard Soon I’ll be off on my first vacation in 18 months. At first glance it might seem to be a playful therapist and an edgy mentor. That’s why I am so tenacious odd for an astrologer like myself to have selected two Sagittarians to be my in my efforts to serve you as a feminist father figure and a kindly devil’s housesitters. Members of your sign are reputed to be among the least homeadvocate and a sacred cheerleader. Again, I don’t expect anything in re- nurturing people in the zodiac. But I’m confident by the time I return, raccoons turn. But if you would like to express your appreciation, you could do so by won’t be living in my kitchen, nor will my plants be dead nor my snailmail stolen offering a similar type of well-crafted care to people in your own sphere. nor my TV broken. The current astrological omens suggest most of you CenNow would be an excellent time to give such gifts. taurs, at least for the foreseeable future, will display an uncommon aptitude for the domestic arts.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The near future will be mutable, whimsical and fluky. It’ll be serendipitous, mercurial and extemporaneous. You should expect happy accidents and lucky breaks. Your ability to improvise will be quite valuable. Do you believe in lucky numbers? Even if you don’t, yours will be 333. Your sacred password will be “quirky plucky.” The cartoon characters with whom you will have most in common are Bugs Bunny and Roadrunner. The place you’re most likely to encounter a crucial teaching is a threshold or thrift shop. Your colors of destiny will be flecked and dappled. (P.S.: I suspect an as-yet-undiscovered talisman of power is crammed in a drawer full of junk.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Treat your body like a sublime temple, please, and regard your imagination as a treasured sanctuary. Be very choosy about what you allow to enter into both holy places. The strategy is always a wise idea, of course, but it’s especially so now, when you are extra sensitive to the influences you absorb. It’s crucial you express maximum discernment as you determine which foods, drinks, drugs, images, sounds, and ideas are likely to foster your maximum well-being—and which aren’t. Be a masterful caretaker of your health and sanity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

What would your best mother do in a situation like this? Please, note I’m not asking, “What would your mother do?” I’m not suggesting you call on the counsel of your actual mother. When I use the term “your best mother,” I’m referring to the archetype of your perfect mother. Imagine a wise older woman who understands you telepathically, loves you unconditionally, and wants you to live your life according to your own inner necessity, not hers or anyone else’s. Visualize her. Call on her. Seek her blessings

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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 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.

TIDEWATER CAMELIA CLUB

Feb. 25, 10am: Tidewater Camellia Club’s annual camellia show at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. Free and open to the public until 5pm, the show features exhibitors from all over the southeastern US, to display over 1,000 blooms representing many varieties for evaluation

by American Camellia Society judges. Also feat. education displays to help answer any camellia growing questions you may have and floral arrangements highlighting camellias presented by various garden clubs. Special Children’s Art Display presented by local public school art students. www.tidewatercamelliaclub.org

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Feb. 25, 10am; Quilters, knitters, crocheters, and crafters, New Hanover County Public Library invites “blanketeers” to make hand-made blankets for local children in need on Saturday, February 25, at Northeast Library. The drop-in event will last five hours. It’s free and pre-registration is not required. Participants can bring sewing machines, afghans in progress, or whatever they need to work on a blanket or two. Those who can’t sew or knit can create no-sew fleece blankets, or help by tying & labeling finished blankets. All blankets and donated materials will go to the New Hanover/Brunswick/Pender chapter of Project Linus.

The nonprofit organization’s mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Patricia Dew: 910-798-6391 or pdew@nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd

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. 910-821-0362 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.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY

The Knights in Hampstead will hold the first Fish Fry of 2017 on Fri., Feb. 17 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! Bobhammond83@gmail.com. Hampstead American Legion Post 167, 16660 US HWy 17N

ANTIQUITY DINNER W/DEAN NEFF

Feb. 23, 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.

ILM WINE AND BEER WALK

Feb. 25, 1pm: Tickets are $16 each, or 2 for $27 (limited amount available online only!) at Etix.com, http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3051052/wilmingtonwine-beer-walk-100-600pm-wilmington-northcarolina or at Front Street Brewery 9 N. Front St. 910-251-1935 (cash only). Walk begins at the new Throne Theater (Formally Ziggy’s By The Sea), 208 Market St., where you present your ticket, or if the event has not sold out, purchase your ticket the day of the show. You will receive your “official” Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk ID and a map of the participating establishments. As you walk through the various locations you will receive 2 wonderful samples (per venue) of a specially selected wine or beer. All participants must be at least 21 years of age, and have a valid ID readily available for establishments to verify.

CRACKING OF THE PARM

Feb. 25, 3pm: There is a real art to cracking an 85 lb wheel of cheese. Come watch one of our Cheese Specialists perform this awesome act at 3pm. While you’re here, sample some of the delicious brews from Foothill Brewing out of Winston Salem. We’ll also be sampling the parmigiano reggiano atop a bed of grits, kale, and sausage.

Whole Foods Market, 3804 Oleander Dr.

LIGHTHOUSE BEER & WINE ANNIVERSARY

Feb. 25, all day: We are turning 19 and what better way to celebrate another year with lots and lots of beer! We have an incredible draft line up for this special day! Also grilling up some complimentary hot dogs in the beer garden. Lighthouse Beer and Wine, 220 Causeway Dr.

support groups 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 con-

sequences, 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.

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.brownpaper-

tickets.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, 910-619-4619 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) 251-8889. 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: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com

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2004 Nissan Xterra LE 4x4

Auto, 4 Cyl., CD, Tilt, Cruise, All Power

Auto, 6 Cyl., Running Boards, Tow Pkg., CD, Tilt, Cruise, All Power

$7,995

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2009 Chevy Equinox LT

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LLOYDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALES AND STORAGE 6505 Market St., Wilmington

Come See Us For All Your Moving & Storage Needs!

Storage Dept. 910-791-4337 We Install Trailer Hitches For All Vehicles

Atmospheric Monthly Rates 5x5 $35 5x10 $55 10x10 $80 10x15 $95 10x20 $105 10x25 $135 10x30 $150

Call For Price

Climate Control Monthly Rates 5x10 $75 10x10 $100 10x15 $125 10x20 $145

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BALKCUM AUTO INC. 7644 Market Street Hwy 17

(1 mile north of Ogden)

Since 1968

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GREAT CARS AT GREAT PRICES! (many in like-new condition)

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$34,90

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2013 CHRYSLER 300 C 2 Owners, Leather,V8, Sunroof, Navigation

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2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE PREMIUM AWD, 2 Owners, New Tires, 20” Factory Wheels, Leather

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$29,90

2011 AUDI TTS PRESTIGE COUPE Only 35K Miles, Super Clean, Michelins

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2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x2, Crew Cab, All Power, Alloys, Low Mi.

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$21,90

2013 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4x4, All Power, Soft Top

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2014 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY Crew Cab, 4x4, 20” Wheels, Loaded

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$34,90

2004 PORSCHE 911 AWD CARRERA Convertible, Leather, Loaded, Only 39K Miles

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2015 CADILLAC SRX PERFORMANCE 1 Owner, Navigation, Heated Seats, Decked Out!

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2012 INFINITI FX35 AWD, Limited Edition, 2 Owners,Very Clean, Fully Loaded

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2012 TOYOTA TACOMA PRE RUNNER 4x2, Double Cab, New Tires, Nice

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2014 HONDA CRV EX-L 1 Owner, Leather, Power Sunroof, New Tires, Only 28K Mi.

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rodgers + hammerstein’s

F ebruary 28 & M arch 1 • 7:30 pM CapeFearStage.com 48 encore | february 22 - february 28, 2017 | www.encorepub.com