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Parents need to have fun, too, and the Children’s Museum of Wilmington knows it. Enter: Pizza Putt. On Friday, Feb. 19, the museum at 116 Orange St. will be transformed into an 18-hole mini-golf course, complete with a variety of pizza, beer and wine from local restaurants and bars. They’ve added new fun features, including music, business card raffle, Longest “Putt” and Cornhole Toss competitions, and photobooth. Tickets are $20 - $30. Visit www.playwilmington.org.

GOING AGAINST THE STATUS QUO, pgs. 30-31 Matt Braunger has been busy on and off the screen, but he’s finally headed to the Port City’s Dead Crow Comedy Room in downtown Wilmington on Friday, Feb. 19, and Sat., Feb 20, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Photo by John Creston DuBois.

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Music>> Lizzy Ross is a growing folk-rocker from North Carolina, and will head to ILM for an intimate show at nearby WalkerWorld. She’ll be singing new songs from her 2016 album.

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live local, live small: Put your money where your life is by: gwenyfar rohler

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WHAT’S IT WORTH?: Gwenyfar revisits financial independence lessons in the book ‘Your Money or Your Life.’ Courtesy photo.

ou were our biggest expense last year,” I tell Hilda. We are sitting on the lovely couch I bought for $35 off the side of Carolina Beach Road. Horace is on perimeter patrol, earning his keep on a chilly February evening.

“OK, not our biggest expense, but our most worthwhile and unexpected,” I amend. Horace barks to be let in and I throw another log on the fire on my way to the back door.

I have been reworking the steps of Joe Dominguez and Viki Robin’s book “Your

Money or Your Life.” Originally published in 1992, I discovered it in ‘96 or ‘97 and have at various points in my life done better with applying the book’s principles. At its core, “Your Money or Your Life” is asking us to look at decisions we make with money and question why: Do I really need a way of life just to show off to neighbors? Am I happy with the job I have to support that?

Through a series of steps and processes, Robin and Dominguez advocate getting to a point of financial independence (FI) wherein

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one’s investment supports them and allows for different life decisions than just going to a corporate job he or she might hate.

A few years back I re-evaluated both my personal and the bookstore’s financial track using “Your Money or Your Life.” It is pretty much impossible to disentangle my financial worldview from the bookstore, so it only made sense to look at them together. It has been a while, and last year saw one of the biggest changes to my financial picture possible. I finally realized last

month I was still thinking about money from where I had been. I hadn’t made the leap into the realization that I needed to actually talk about some sort of future planning (for the first time ever).

In “Your Money or Your Life,” the steps to FI include tabulating all expenses and income, figuring out a real hourly wage (or what’s actually made per hour once expenses are deducted, like commuting and or clothing for jobs). Once the real hourly wage is calculated, apply that to how much time is

put into the money spent. For example, if a pletely aligned with Live Local, no questions real hourly wage turns out to be $4 per hour, there. then a $1 Coke is equivalent to spending 15 Food: When we have out-of-town guests minutes of life energy. for bookstore events, we usually feed them.

Next, the book breaks down expenses Several of our bigger events necessitate and asks if said expenses have brought ful- providing refreshments. Noting that spendfillment. It asks the reader to question if it’s ing is going to The Scoop, The Basics and in alignment with personal values. Basically, The Harp—all small, locally owned busiif I didn’t have to work for a living, how would nesses—was not surprising but it was reasthat expense change? suring.

Now, Jock and I are a little odd as far as Fulfilment. Check. people go who do this exercise, because we Alignment. Check. already live about as close to the grain as it gets (our major splurges are dinners out and Fees/charges: Things like bank-service Cinematique movies). As far as simple living charges and credit-card processing fees— with no frills, we are there. In addition, even well, there’s not much I can do to lower them. though we both work very hard and long They are going to be there and are part of hours, we already do what “Your Money or costs of doing business. Do I wish they were Your Life” is aimed at: chasing dreams on our lower? Yes. Do I get fulfilment from paying own terms. For him it’s Full Belly Project— them? No. Would It be more in line with my inventing and saving a small corner of the values to spend that money elsewhere? world. For me it’s Old Books and continuing Yes, though we do bank with First Citizens, to work on my writing dream—however that which is a North Carolina-owned bank. comes together. So neither of us are really Expenses: Significant expenses last year waiting for a crossover point where we leave a corporate job for a simpler life and try to (and this year) include ongoing renovation make our dreams happen. We do, however, projects. I actually would have shown a profneed to do a little bit of a check-in to keep on it (or at least broken even) last year at the track with what we are trying to accomplish. bookstore had I not begun renovations on What I found surprising: I knew we finally the second-floor apartment space. This is hit some major milestones in debt reduc- a category so bizarrely emotional it is hard tion—which we have been working toward to answer the questions about fulfilment for a long time—but not only do we each and alignment. On one hand, caring for the regularly put in 12-to-14-hour days, seven bookstore property and enhancing it is absodays a week, the bookstore runs payroll lutely important. Creating an additional revfor 83 hours of work (by people other than enue stream that will allow me to market the me) in an average week. We spent almost business to a different population segment $200 on different annual licenses, and on is highly desirable—and the hope is additop of that, the bookstore spent over $9,000 tional revenue stream will offset bookstore on taxes last year—not real estate property utilities and taxes. taxes (which I also pay), but just taxes assoBut the upfront costs of money, time and ciated with the business. That’s about $766 energy are exhausting. I’m so far into this a month for licenses and taxes. That’s a lot right now, it is hard to think it will ever be of paperbacks. ready to open to the public. (That’s exhausSo this poses an interesting question: Do tion talking.) In the long term, yes, it probably I get fulfilment from this expenditure? Is it in will be fulfilling—but not right now. So, in the line with my values? Well, obviously, every- long term, it is certainly in alignment with valone would prefer to pay less in taxes, but ues. However, at the moment, it would be I do get fulfilment from the city, county and more rewarding to take a short vacation with state services I use daily. Certainly my valJock and the dogs. ues include the collective good of our comThat short-term versus long-term thinkmunity, so that’s a tough one. Frankly, it falls into the dilemma posed by the proposed ing can be a real danger in decision making.

Municipal Service District downtown: Would That’s part of what the check-ins are about: I get fulfilment from that additional money getting back on track with a bigger picture spent? And would that expenditure actually and realizing what we want long-term. For be in line with my values? Would it in fact us it keeps coming back to living in this wonbenefit the collective good? derful community, getting up everyday and It’s easier to answer these questions in getting to work on our dreams. There aren’t a lot of couples who can say they do that. other categories: Though I tease Hilda about how expensive Printing: All of our printing is done at Dock she is to maintain, neither of us regret a Street Printing downtown and not only do dime spent on the dogs: They are complete we get value for money spent and fulfilment fulfilment and aligned in every way. from utilizing their services, but supporting another small downtown business is comencore | february 17 – 23, 2016 | www.encorepub.com 5

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MAN-O-PAUSE STRIKES: How to discern the men from the boys by: MARK BASQUILL

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t’s like Romanowski said, man, ‘The world doesn’t revolve around you, boy!’”

So said the guy wrapping a towel around his waist to cover his shriveled and fragile male parts in the locker room at the gym. He was a very tall, very heavy man, which very likely exaggerated the appearance of fragility of his male parts. But we all have our vulnerabilities, and the eternal quest to cover up the facts is ultimately futile.

“Romanowski! What I wouldn’t have done to play linebacker like he did. The face of football. A man among boys. Right, man?” he asked.

At first he asked no one in particular. When he realized I was the only person in the room, he nodded to me like we were teammates celebrating a shared experience in the Broncos locker room after SB50.

Yeah, my newfound teammate was “That Guy.” I struggled to remember sometimes “That Guy” is probably me. Still, I gave him a lot of space. That my teammate was male, I could easily observe. But being a “man” is harder to define.

I rarely argue with newfound teammates in the locker room—male, female or in transition. Mostly, because the space between my ignorance and my arrogance, is mighty cramped. Unfortunately, this Lilliputian closet is the only space inhabited by my ability to reason.

After a manly pause, I nodded. “You may be right.”

“Damn straight!” he continued. He stared up at the locker room TV where Rudy Guliani was berating Beyoncé. “Tell it like it is, Rudy!

You believe that Black Panther crap at the game! Like Trump said, ‘Football’s gone soft like our whole nation has gone soft!’ Wussification nation! Trump/Romanoswki 2016.

Men among boys! Right?”

After he disappeared into the rising fog of the shower, I muttered the only words appropriate for the situation here in North Carolina.

“Well, bless your heart.”

I figured the former linebacker was probably a regular guy going through “Man-oPause,” an awkward transition phase in which what defines a “man” becomes less and less clear. Today’s white men of all ages seem particularly vulnerable to this condition and its inherent insecurities.

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I finished dressing in solitude, puzzled by the hubbub around Beyonce’s performance and Cam Newton’s post SB50 interview, and the continued appeal of New Hampshire primary winner Trumpster. I asked myself, “Who the hell is Romanowski?”

First off, the Panthers' performance disappointed me—not Beyoncé’s Black Panther reference at half-time. Black lives do matter!

Outright interpersonal racism may be waning, but institutionalized racism in the broader legal and economic systems is a continuing social issue we prefer to not see. Part of what artists do is reflect their view of society back to us. Really listen to Bruce Springsteen lyrics at least once before lambasting Beyoncé.

I was disappointed at the uncharacteristic mistake-riddled performance of our Carolina Panthers. Cam’s interview? I grimaced more when Peyton kissed Papa John and told the teens of our addicted nation: “I’m going to drink a lot of Budweiser tonight.”

Willy Loman might be proud, but that’s not exactly what I expected to cap a brilliant Hall of Fame career.

I enjoy Cam because of immense skill and emotional authenticity. His skill is authentic.

His exhuberance is authentic—and so is his sullenness. What does it say about the narrow boxes we place men in—particularly black men—that we condemn Cam’s authenticity? What does it say about us that we can’t seem to understand the difference between a 26-year-old’s disappointment at losing one 60-minute game and the routinely out-of-bounds emotional outbursts of a person that wants his commander-inchief finger on the button for four years?

Cam seems to be a genuinely, emotionally healthy young man, while the Trumpster’s lack of emotional center suggests he is a lifelong sufferer of “Man-o-pause.”

I Googled Romanowski when I got home.

According to several sources, he was an allpro linebacker in the '90s—one of the dirtiest players of all time in any sport. He spit in opponents' faces—even broke former Panther QB Kerry Collins’ jaw. He attacked and crushed the eye socket of a teammate and used steroids his whole career. Frequently, he was accused of overtly racist behavior during and after his career. Sure ... he had more than enough cred to lecture Cam about sportsmanship, manhood, and call him a boy.

Trump/Romanowski 2016?

“Man-o-pause” strikes again.

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tipping TSA agent was to be rewarded with Intelligent Design Wired.com’s most recent “Absurd Crea- a cut of any forfeited money. ture” feature shows a toad devouring a larva — Chiropractor William DeAngelo of Stratof a much-smaller beetle, but the “absurdity” ford, Connecticut, was charged with assault is that the larva is in charge and that the toad in January after an employee complained will soon be beetle food. The larva’s Darwin- that she was ordered to lie down on a table ian advantage is that, inside the toad, it bites and let DeAngelo apply electrical shocks to the hapless “predator” with its hooked jaws her back — as punishment for being the ofand then secretes enzymes to begin decom- fice gossiper, spreading rumors about colposing the toad’s tissue (making it edible) — leagues. DeAngelo said he was reacting and provoking it to vomit the still-alive larva. to complaints from patients and staff, but seemed to suggest in a statement to police Great Achievements in Laziness that he was only “re-educating” the woman An 80-year-old man and a 37-year-old on how to use the electrical stimulator in the woman were ticketed in separate incidents office’s practice (though she felt the need to in Canada the week of Jan. 18 when police report to a hospital afterward). spotted them driving cars completely caked in snow except for a small portion of the The Continuing Crisis windshield. The man, from Brussels, OnBritain’s North Yorkshire Police successtario, was driving a car resembling a “pile of fully applied to a judge in January for a “sexsnow on the road.” The Halifax, Nova Sco- ual risk order” against a man whose name tia, woman’s car was, a police statement was not disclosed publicly and whose alsaid, “a snowbank with four wheels.” leged behavior was not revealed. Whoever he is and whatever he did, he is forbidden to Great Art! enter into any sexual situation with anyone Fed up with the “pretense” of the art world, without providing at least 24 hours’ notice performer (and radio personality) Lisa Levy to the police — nor is he allowed to look at of Brooklyn, New York, sat on a toilet, naked or possess any sexually oriented materials. and motionless, at the Christopher Stout According to the York Press, the order is Gallery in January to protest artists’ “BS” by temporary until May 19, at which time the presenting herself in the “humblest” way she magistrates may extend it. could imagine. Visitors were invited to sit on a facing toilet (clothed or not) and interact Least Competent Criminals with her in any way except for touching.

(1) Briton Jacqueline Patrick, 55, was Levy told the Bushwick Daily website that sentenced to 15 years in prison in Detoo much “ego,” “like a drug,” “distorts your cember for the 2013 murder of her husreality.” band, accomplished by spiking his wine with anti-freeze. To cover her crime, she Wait, What? handed over a note the husband had sup— In January, the U.S. Department of posedly written, requesting that if tragedy Justice’s inspector general recommended struck him, he wished not to be resusciclosing down a program of the department’s tated, preferring to die with “dignerty” Drug Enforcement Administration that paid (sic). Suspicious, police asked Patrick employees of other federal agencies (Am- to spell “dignity,” which, of course, came trak and the beloved Transportation Security out “dignerty.” (2) Kristina Green, 19, and Administration) for tips on suspicious pas- Gary Withers, 38, both already on probasengers. (The program apparently ignored tion, were arrested in Encinitas, California, that federal employees have such a duty in December after an Amazon.com driver even without a bounty.) DEA was apparently reported them following his delivery truck interested in passengers traveling with large and scooping up packages as soon as he amounts of cash — which DEA could poten- dropped them off. Inside the pair’s car, oftially seize if it suspected the money came ficers found numerous parcels and mail from illegal activity (and also, of course, then addressed to others plus a “To Do” list that keep the money under federal forfeiture read, “steal mail and shoplift.” law). According to the inspector general, the

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Brave Enough To Grow: Lizzy Ross blends folk, rock and community by: shannon rae gentry

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CREATING SPACE: North Carolina folk-rock artist Lizzy Ross will perform a couple of intimate shows across the Cape Fear, including WalkerWorld in Castle Hayne. Courtesy photo.

iona [Apple] has been a huge inspiration to me—mostly the ‘The Idler Wheel…,’” NC musician Lizzy Ross says over the phone. “That’s the album where I fell in love with her.”

The singer-songwriter recently moved back to Durham, NC, after a few years in Nashville and several years of full-time performing. Her blend of folk, rock, country, and pop keep her tracks unpredictably entertaining with different tones and vibes. Her work on 2012’s “Read Me Out Loud” landed her a Carolina Music Award for Best Rock Female.

“What I find is my style sort of changes with every song,” she tells. “Of course, there’s a common thread we all make, but it seems like when I’m writing my best, the songs take the reins, and I let them govern the style. I try to get out of the way. I feel less and less need to adhere to a style.”

Ross has shared stages with the likes of Brandi Carlile at FloydFest and played hundreds of shows, including Suwanee SpringFest in Florida, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion in Virginia and others.

She’ll be performing for Wilmington music

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lovers at WalkerWorld Organic Artist Retreat in Castle Hayne on Friday, Feb. 19.

While Ross says she’s done a lot of great shows at venues with huge melting pots of talents, she’s been playing more house concerts as of late. Most last around 45 minutes to an hour. “I find house concerts to be really wonderful because they are such an intimate connection and half the time,” she says. “I can just step from behind the mic and get really real with people. And the folks who show up at concerts are usually ready to be real with you in that way.”

According to Ross there are no passive listeners within these intimate audiences. They typically want to hear more about songs—the process and journey from page to stage. It also reinforces her idea that music does have the power to bring together and build community. She is honored to be invited into someone’s home or private space.

“On top of that, it’s so amazing to see a community of people getting together to listen to music,” she tells. “And they don’t just listen to music, they come together, and drink and talk and eat and make connections.”

musically or how it sounds is welcome.

It’s not about figuring out what’s going to make everyone happy, as “that makes for really boring art,” according to Ross. It’s about expressing who she is as a writer and musician in the moment. Two new It will be the first time Ross has visited songs she’s released on Patreon, “ElWalkerWorld. In many ways the venue ephant Heart” and “Saying It’s Easy,” will reflects Ross’ style of music: unique and be featured on an upcoming album. “Eldiverse. The giant log cabin along the ephant Heart” was written in an afternoon Cape Fear River sits on 10 acres about and Ross has found its mellowness to be 10 minutes outside of Wilmington. Walk- a more natural fit for her voice. It’s a voerWorld listeners will hear both old and cally challenging song, but often sounds new works from Ross—those completed easy and effortless to listeners. “It hapand in progress. She’s approaching her pens to be the perfect expression of what upcoming performance like a co-creation I’m able to do vocally,” she says. “‘Saying It’s Easy’ is way more honest than other of music between her and the audience. songs that I have released on prior al“I don’t know if audiences realize how bums. I feel like it’s an experience anyone much artists feed off of and rely on their can relate to. We’ve all had terrible breakenergy to create that show,” Ross says. ups or moments where we’re not proud of “They’re just as much a part of the show ourselves . . . it kind of gives the listeners as the singer and guitar player, and every permission to recognize themselves in a time people clap for me onstage I want similar situation.” to clap for them. . . . There’s a degree of What Ross is starting to notice with open-heartedness and passion that these her writing process, and with these new listeners tend to bring, and I’m so grateful for every chance I get to share my music songs, is how she’s trying less. She isn’t worried about telling a story or making it with those people.” adhere to a set of standards but just alRoss is working on an album she hopes lowing feelings to direct her. “Simply by to release in 2016. It’s in its early stages being honest about my own experience still, with several songs needing to find a I’m giving people permission to express home on the page and in melody. Nevertheir experiences,” Ross adds. “I feel like theless, Ross says she has more clarity that’s one of the most important things a so far in this developing record. songwriter can do for the people who lis“I’m really enjoying watching my own ten to their music.” creative evolution,” she says. “I’m noticSharing a connection with audiences ing a difference in these songs and songs via performing is also about showing up, from past albums. In that interim between being honest and making space for all of my last album released years ago and the the energy. Ross says growing as a muone I’m working on now, there have been sician isn’t about making everything look so many changes in my life, my writing perfect. style and also in what I value and have “The important thing about growth experienced.” is that you just do it,” she exacts. “TakFolks can actually give new songs a ing steps and being brave enough to try listen on Ross’ Patreon account, a visual something, even if you get shot down and audio platform where listeners can you keep trying. If you keep doing what go to hear songs in development, leave feedback and even donate to artists. you’re doing, ultimately our artistic voice They’re not complete or professionally re- becomes clearer and clearer.”

There’s also the added perk of having a place to sleep, a hot shower and good company. And then there’s the business side of it: At house concerts, artists typically get to keep 100 percent of monies made from entry or merchandise sales.

corded songs, but rather videos of what’s in progress.

“I get to share with my fans as we go, instead having to save up a whole crop of songs for a year or two and put all the time and energy into recording and releasing it after sitting on it for two or three years,” Ross explains. “A lot of artists will make something and work on it and work on it and never ever release it. So Patreon is cool because it’s just releasing it, putting it out there, sharing it. I feel like, energetically, it moves this creative dam inside me and it allows so much more of that energy to flow.”

Lizzy Ross is set to play at WalkerWorld Organic Artist Retreat on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m., with a suggested donation of $10. Visit the event Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/1641478342741167.

Details: Lizzy Ross

Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m.

WalkerWorld Organic Artist Retreat 453 Blossom Ferry Rd. Castle Hayne Suggested donation: $10 Ross isn’t looking for feedback to www.lizzy.net

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Struttin’ Stuff: Radio Traveler Band plays all favorites

by: Linda Grattafiori

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he first time I saw Radio Traveler Band at Ted’s Fun on the River, I sat directly in front of Roy Richardson (fiddle, guitar) and couldn’t believe the passion coming from his instruments. Unexpected, wild sounds emitted from an electric guitar (including a horn!) and ethereal and mysterious notes from the violin. Richardson must have noticed my enthusiasm because his eyes smiled the warmest of greetings.

Then Kevin Groves (vocals, keys, bass) began to sing one my favorite songs, and it was a done deal. I’d become a Radio Traveler groupie. Groves sang Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight,” Richardson fiddled Bob Dylan’s “Wagon Wheel,” and I was spellbound.

“We take our music seriously, but not ourselves,” Groves told me in an interview before the show. “This is fun for us. People like our shows because you can bring your family, remember how different songs made you feel way back when, and laugh a little, too.”

Groves is actually Reverend Kevin Groves and serves as full-time associate pastor and worship leader at Anchor Church in Porters Neck. Radio Traveler Band is composed of five members from the church’s Praise Band, including Groves and Richardson, plus Jay Yow (vocals, acoustic guitar), Dave Edwards (lead/rhythm guitar) and Tony Smith (drums, piano). Their name stems from the fact they play from various genres and sounds.

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Richardson, who has played with Groves for the past 25 years, is completely selftaught. When he was 13, he heard The Beatles and bought his first guitar. When he mastered that, he bought a fiddle. Yow says Richardson is a Beatle wannabe—though, still working on the hair—and calls him a Renaissance Man, who paints watercolors, carves exquisite marsh ducks and plays beautiful music.

“The band’s primary musical influences are the Eagles, Alabama, Tom Petty, Ronnie Milsap, and Roy Orbison, with Bob Seger in there somewhere,” said Yow, who once opened for Eddie Rabbitt at Gilley’s Bar in Pasadena, Texas. “We can move from the Righteous Brothers to Michael Bublé in one song. I don’t know anyone else out there doing that, so we fill that niche.”

Groves calls Yow “selfless” and says he is the “positive glue” holding the band together. “We all have day jobs, and if someone comes to practice feeling down, Yow is the one who picks him up,” Groves said.

“Playing music with a group of guys who are talented, focused, and fun to be around is the greatest experience I’ve ever had musically,” Edwards added. “Clint Black said it best, ‘Ain’t it funny how a melody can bring back a memory.’ I believe this gives great connection between us and the audience.

Plus, the music means so much to our past; it just fits this group.”

“We play music from anywhere on the radio dial,” Edwards said. “We’re working on our own original music, and our first song will be about the name of the band.”

Smith agreed. Yet, he’s sure the drums chose him for his love of rhythm. “I love to dance or roller skate, always following the rhythm,” he quipped. “My biggest influences were Neil Pert of Rush, Alex Van Halen and Ringo Starr. I also love playing the piano— two very different animals.”

Each member has a story, and enjoys telling stories about each other. Groves heard his grandmother and aunt play the church piano by ear from the time he was 6 days old. At 5 years old, he began playing the boogie-woogie. At age 19 he headed for Nashville and considered the option of playing and possibly becoming a star. He recorded an original song, “Mistakes of the Heart,” but it was slow to take off.

To book Radio Traveler Band for a private party, call 910-617-2728.

While Groves opened for Ronnie McDowell, Michael English and Whispering Bill Anderson, he also heard how it took Dwight Yoakam 20 years to hit pay dirt. After weighing the odds, Groves decided to return to NC and continue his life with his tight-knit family of origin. He met his wife, LeAnne, and they still sing together at church.

Every other Saturday, including February 20 at 7 p.m., Radio Traveler plays at MJ’s Café in Hampstead. “Sometimes they fill our place three times,” MJ’s co-owner and NY native Joe Englese said. Englese worked in the recording business and promoted such stars as Frankie Valli (“Grease,” 1978).

“They are just great people,” he added.

DETAILS:

Radio Traveler Band

Sat., Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. • Free MJ’s Café • 17320 US-17 #108 www.mjscafe.net

a preview of events across town this week

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FLY FOLK: Double the pleasure with double the Daube. Catch the Will Daube Duo at Flytrap Brewing on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. or solo Daube at A Tasting Room on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. Both are free shows. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, February 17 Anders Osborne, Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers (7:30pm; $20-$35; Rock, Americana) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

Natalie L. Boeyink: Music in Cuba (6:30pm; $5-$8)

Brooke Thompson (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Ezekiel Morphis (9:30pm; Donations; Folk Americana) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Thursday, February 18

Fun Night Trivia (6:30pm; Free)

Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; Jazz)

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

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

Tacos and Trivia (8pm; Free)

—Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

Keith Butler Trio (8:30pm; Free; Jazz) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.

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

Fire and Drums (9pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Dead 27s and The Marcus King Band (10pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

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

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

Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—The Felix Cafe, 2140 Burnett Blvd.

Acoustic Blues Jam (7pm; $3)

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

David Dixon (7pm; Free; Rock, Blues, Soul) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

David Ramirez (8pm; $10; Rock)

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

Vanessa Lynch (9pm; Free; Pop)

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

Friday, February 19

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Jim Ashley (6pm; Free)

—A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

L Shape Lot (7pm; Free; Americana)

—Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Matt Braunger (7pm, 9:30pm; $19; Comedy)

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

Cre8tive Coast (7pm; $6; Bluegrass)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Will Daube Duo (7pm; Free; Folk)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

The Other Guys (8pm; Free; Retro Groove Rock) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

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ASG, A Bottle Volcanic, Salvation The Blue Footed Boobies (8pm; $8-$12; Metal)

3D Dance Experience (10pm; $15-$20)

Adam Harris Thompson (8:30pm; Free; Acoustic, Folk)

Sunday, February 21

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.

James Jarvis Plays Piano (3pm; Free)

Male Men, Free Clinic, Flesh Wounds (9pm; $5; Rock)

Bluegrass Sunday (6:30pm; Free)

—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

Bass Parade (9pm; $0-$20)

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

The Tim Koehler Project (9:30pm; Free; Americana)

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

Heather Rogers (10pm; Free; Country, Rock) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

DJ UK (10pm; Free)

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

Daniel Bennett (10pm; Free; Guitar, Blues)

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

Saturday, February 20 CFMTA Presents Piano Masterclass (9am; $10) —Windermere Presbyterian Church, 104 Windemere Rd.; 910-791-5966

Jazz On Front St. (6pm; Free)

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

Will Daube (6pm; Free; Folk)

—A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St. —Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Matt Braunger (7pm, 9:30pm; $19; Comedy)

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

Artistry in Jazz Big Band Orchestra (7pm; Donations) —Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church, 800 Piner Rd.; 910-791-6179

Stray Local (7pm; $3; Americana)

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

Jim Ashley (8pm; Free; Americana, Blues)

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

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

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

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

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

Ballyhoo! (8pm; $8-$12; Rock, Punk, Pop) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

Alex Christie (9pm; Free; Alternative, Folk)

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

Exploding Math Club Ruckzuck, Closed Caption (9pm; $5; Rock) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

Monday, February 22 —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Brooke Thompson (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Tuesday, February 23 College Karaoke Night (9pm; Free)

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

Mike ODonnell (7pm; Free; Folk Rock, Acoustic)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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

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

Music & Comedy Open Mic (8:30pm; Free)

Adam Harris Thompson (7pm; Free; Folk)

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—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

Wednesday, February 24 Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers (1:30pm; Free) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999

Fun Night Trivia (6:30pm; Free)

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

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

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

James Jarvis, Jazz Piano (7pm; Free)

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

Tacos and Trivia (8pm; Free)

—Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

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

Keith Butler Trio (8:30pm; Free; Jazz)

Sarah Richardson with Jonathan Carroll (8:30pm; Free; Jazz, Funk)

Donna Merritt (9pm; Free; Piano, Vocals)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Ziggy Stardust/Motorhead Tribute (9pm; $10)

Thursday, February 25

—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

Snake Malone & The Black Cat Bone (9pm; Free; Blues)

Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; Jazz)

—The Felix Cafe, 2140 Burnett Blvd.

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

Jim Nelson (7pm; $3; Blues)

Ashton Stanley (7pm; Free; Rock)

BREAKFAST BUFFET

Dubtown Cosmonauts (9pm; Cover TBD; Jam) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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

Karaoke (9pm; Free)

Sunday

9:00 A.m.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 BLOODY MARY’S AND MIMOSA’S

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

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

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

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

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

Feel Free (10pm; Free; Reggae, Rock)

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

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—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Fire and Drums (9pm; Free)

Crystal Fussel Duo (10pm; Free; Country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

concerts outside of southeastern nc

showstoppers

DARK STAR: Don’t miss two performances by Dark Star Orchestra in North Carolina this week at the Orange Peel on Feb. 18 and the Fillmore on Feb. 20. Courtesy photo.

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 2/17: Pouya, The Buffet Boys and Suicide Boys 2/18: Voivod, Vektor and Eight Bells 2/20: Tribute to the ‘80s 2/21: Chuck Johnson and Charliehorse 2/25: Geoff Tate’s Operation 2/26: Sierra Hull and Forlorn Strangers THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., Charlotte, NC (704) 916-8970 2/17: Bryson Tiller and THEY 2/18: Excision, Figure and Bear Grillz 2/19: Big Head Todd & the Monsters, and more 2/20: Dark Star Orchestra 2/25: Jeezy 2/26: Biz Markie, Brody & Choch AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 S. TRYON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 2/18: Claudia Cohen, Subliminal Confession and more 2/20: Dave Koons & The Koyotes 2/25: Method Man, Redman and Keith Murray MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 2/19: Nellie McKay and Charles Latham 2/20: Malcolm Holcombe and Jared Tyler 2/24: Hackensaw Boys 2/25: Tony Furtado 2/27: Scharpling & Wurster

HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH 4640 Hwy 17 S., Myrtle Beach, SC (843) 272-3000 2/26: Slayer

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus st., raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 2/19: Mother’s Finest and The Soul Pyschedelique 2/20: Never Shout Never and more 2/21: Crush, Hank Sinatra and more 2/23: Sister Hazel, Christian Lopez Band and more 2/26: Geoff Tate’s Operation and more 2/27: David Allan Coe CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN St., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 2/18: Pylon Reenactment Society and more 2/19: Dirty Bourbon River Show and more 2/19: The Pinkerton Raid and more (Back Room) 2/20: Deniro Farrar, SkyBlew, Earthly 2/20: Seratones and Thick Modine (Back Room) 2/21: HoneyHoney and Cicada Rhythm (Back Room) 2/25: My 3 Sons and Lemon Sparks (Back Room) 2/26: Griffin House (Back Room) THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 2/17: Alison Wonderland, Golden Features and more 2/18: Dark Star Orchestra 2/19: Cherub, Gibbz and Mike Floss 2/20: Cherub, Gibbz and Mike Floss 2/24: Ty Segall & the Muggers, AXIS: SOVA and more 2/26: Kurt Vile & the Violators and Xylouris White

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SPRING AWAKENING:

Wilmington Arts Association calls for artists for spring show

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“Any profit from the event goes to support scholarships, which WAA gives each year to one UNCW and one Cape Fear Community College student in the arts,” Hosier says.

“Each student receives $1,000.”

by: Shea Carver

ach winter, as people retreat onto their cozy couches to binge on Netflix or obsess over a new book, local artists begin pollinating their imaginations in preparation of a spring awakening.

Specifically, Wilmington Art Association’s Juried Spring Art Show and Sale takes place annually during the same weekend as Azalea Festival (April 6-10) and will receive 200 to 300 pieces of artwork to consider for exhibit. Wilmington Art Association (WAA) is going into year 34 of presenting a multitude of talent representative of our prolific arts community.

The arts organization does student outreach, too, and hosts varied shows for youth throughout the year. They hold a high-school student art competition in conjunction with the Orange Street Arts Fest every Memorial Day weekend. Area high schools choose their students’ best works to enter into the competition at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center.

Though the art varies in 2D and 3D work—from oil to pastels, watercolors to acrylics, pen-and-ink drawings to photography, to woodwork, ceramics, fabric art, glass work and more—WAA president Liz Hosier tells encore the show isn’t a direct reflection of the NC Azalea Festival, per se. “Each piece is unique and up to the artist to create their most creative artwork,” she explains. “Over the past several years, we have seen the artwork become much more varied both in medium and subject.”

The event, which will take place April 8-10, at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 Second Street. The show and sale is juried, and for 2016 artist and educator Chad Smith will be the judge.

Galleries from New York to Colorado represent the plein-air artist, and he’s shown in national juried exhibitions, who has won Best in Show at the Finger Lakes Plein Air and Award of Distinction at the American Impressionist Society’s Annual National Juried Exhibition.

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“The show chair selects the juror,” Hosier says. “Our goal is to have someone who is nationally recognized as an artist with experience in juroring/judging and is able to juror both 2D and 3D to include photography.”

Registration is open for artists through Feb. 29. Most of the submissions come from folks residing in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Yet, WAA doesn’t restrict artists only to local areas; it’s open to anyone over the age of 18.

“We do require that all work be hand delivered,” Hosier clarifies. “Each entrant

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may submit two entries, 2D, 3D or one of each. We will not know how many we will accept until we have all the entries submitted.”

They are expecting around 150 or 200 folks to apply for the 2016 show and sale.

Though they see mostly paintings in oils, watercolors and acrylics, Hosier hopes to expand with the addition of 3D work last year. “I would love to see more 3D and photography,” she says. “I would also like to see encaustic work.”

Any artist interested in registration can apply online. WAA will post accepted entries on March 22, and all work must be hand-delivered on April 4. The fee to enter is $35 for WAA members or $45 for nonmembers. The fees cover event costs and prizes. The show and sale pays out around $4,000, which includes first through third places, as well as a people’s choice, donor awards and memorial awards.

A nonprofit organization, WAA strives toward educating adult members and the public in the fine arts as well. They encourage emerging and professional artists by hosting monthly meet-and-greets and networking opportunities. The next social hour will be held Mar. 2 at 6 p.m. As well their monthly meetings feature talks from local artists, with the next one scheduled for Mar. 11 at 6:30 p.m. It will focus on local business owner Kelly Starbuck of S.A.L.T. Studio Photography, who will speak about her experiences as a career photographer.

For more information about WAA or to apply to enter the 34th Annual Juried Art Show and Sale, visit them online at www. wilmingtonart.org.

Details:

WAA Juried Show and Sale: Call for Artists!

Deadline: Feb. 29 Fee: $35 members; $45 nonmembers Applications/rules: www.wilmingtonart.org

what’s hanging around the port city

Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm and by appointment. Upcoming 2165 Wrightsville Ave. events include an art opening and reception Mon. - Sat., noon - 7pm for “Debra Bucci: Living in the Moment,” Friwww.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343-5233 day, February 5th, 6 - 9 pm. At the reception, Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 42, featuring musician Cameron Tinklenberg will play jazz work by Dennis Schaffer, Kyle Page, Mimi piano in celebration of the art opening and of Logothetis, and Tuki Lucero. Hangs for eight the 35th Annual NC Jazz Festival. For more weeks. information, visit www.art-in-bloom-gallery. com or call 484-885-3037.

ArtExposure!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC New Elements Gallery (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm (or by appt.)

Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com www.newelementsgallery.com Call to schedule a Paint by Wine or Wine The No Boundaries Art Colony will feature and Crafts class with your friends or family. work at New Elements through Feb. 20. The exclusive digital exhibition features artists’ Art in bloom work from No Boundaries. Annually, local, 210 Princess St. regional, national and international artists Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm gather at Bald Head Island for two weeks in (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) November to create new works.

(484) 885-3037 On Feb. 26, An Artful Home: 2016 Interior www.art-in-bloom-gallery.com Established in 2015, the Art in Bloom Gal- Designer Invitational will open at New Elelery is in a renovated horse stable at 210 ments and hang through Mar. 19.

Princess Street in downtown Wilmington.

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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 marsh creeks and structures.

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10 am - 5 pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River

200 Hanover Street, CFCC parking deck First level Tues.- Fri., 10am - 5:30pm; Sat., noon - 5:30pm (910) 362-7431 Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present “We’ve Got Issues: Visual Responses to Environmental Writing,” a group showing of visual responses to environmental texts. The exhibition will run through February 19th.

Artists invited to participate have been selected based on the narrative quality of their work, their use of materials, or their ability to address political, social and environmental topics through their work.

Featured artists include Jennifer Drinkwater (Ames, IA), Kiki Farish (Raleigh, NC), Brandon Guthrie (Wilmington, NC), Anne Lindberg (Wilmington, NC), Landry Randriamandroso (NYC, NY), Abby Spangel Perry (Wilmington, NC), Dixon Stetler (New Orleans, LA) and Jan-Ru Wan (Raleigh, NC).

Admission is free.

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LOCAL TALENT ELEVATES TUDOR SCRIPT: East Coast premiere of ‘Mary Tudor’ will run for two more weekends

by: gwenyfar rohler

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he Tudors are getting a lot of play in popular culture these days. Films galore have been made about the various people alive during Henry VIII’s reign, and TV series have caught on, too, with Showtime’s “The Tudors” running from 2007-2010 and BBC’s “Wolf Hall,” based on Hilary Mantel’s novel, debuting last year. Alison Wier published another Tudor-era biography featuring the Wolf Hall view of the Tudors (a la Cromwell), which has snowballed on the legitimate stage.

In short, the Tudors are everywhere—including Thalian Hall’s Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre.

Currently, William Gregory’s biopic about Mary Tudor, Henry VIII’s oldest surviving child, is showing the next two weekends.

Dubbed “The First Child of Divorce”—at least the most high profile one in the western world— Princess Mary (Hannah Elizabeth Smith) is introduced at the dissolution of marriage between her parents, Henry VIII (Nick Battiste) and Catherine.

On its heels: the rise of Anne Boleyn (Alissa Fetherolf) and Henry’s love affair. For the most part, the story examines life from the perspective of Mary and how her parents’ actions impact her at a highly impressionable time of adolescence. We watch her transition from a fairly happy, spoiled royal child to an angry, inconsolable, miserable, mistreated pawn in a battle of wills and love, with little love left for her. The focus of the script is on Mary, and as such, the cast is almost entirely female, with her father swooping in periodically to hand down edicts. It’s a good reflection about the idea of power and maneuvering behind the throne. How would women have handled their enforced status?

Surrounding Mary are Lady Margaret Pole (Debra Gillingham), her governess; Lady Anne Shelton (Christy Grantham), cousin of Anne

Boleyn, who’s later in charge of the household of the royal children; and Lady Jane Seymour (Courtney Poland), the ill-fated third wife of Henry VIII and mother to Edward VI. Aside from the obvious choice relating to Mary’s surroundings, the script is terribly underwritten. Very little interest plays into the intrigues of the Tudor age, which makes the time and players so enduringly fascinating. Basically, Henry has one refrain: the desire for a son. In real life, he had a living, acknowledged, illegitimate son, Henry Fitzroy, with Bessie Blount—his longtime mistress. “Fitzroy” was a surname frequently given to illegitimate royal children to designate them as offspring of the king. It’s a reference from Shakespeare’s “Henry V,” as the king visits campfires in disguise and gives his name as Fitzroy, to which the reply is, he must be of the Welsh troops—a nice little play on the “Prince of Wales” title. It was openly acknowledged at court and given lands and titles.

Yet, the script continues with this monomaniacal idea of Henry needing a son.

As well, the play barely touches on the relentless, inexorable tide of the Protestant reformation that took place during the time; Henry’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon was the tipping point of the scale. This left a jarring and shocking imprint on Princess Mary—one of history’s great, ardent Catholic crusaders. It’s what led to her burning hundreds of people at the stake for dissenting religious views when she became the first Queen of England (a.k.a. “Bloody Mary”). Though we see her constantly praying and watch her freespirit degrading into loathsome contempt, the script seems to confine most of Mary’s struggles to the hurt of her parent’s divorce. Perhaps that is what it should be, because a parent-child relationship is so primal and can color everything in life. Perhaps desires 500 years later miss the point and all of this really is a scream in the night for parental love. As a study on willful refusal of

communication between generations and the can imagine such compliance was likely a welability to hurt the ones we love the most, the coming change of pace after the most heated and well-publicized divorce, followed by an script succeeds. equally high-octane execution of the king’s secFor all the historical nitpicking I could do about ond wife. A little calm can go a long way in life. the playwright’s choices, the performances rePoland’s sweetness commends her to the audially captivate. When Smith and Gillingham find ence and makes her a welcome dichotomy to the themselves forcibly separated for the first time in harshness many other characters exude.

Mary’s memory, their parting had both my theatre companion and me wiping away tears by In what one can suppose is a nod to the Bard, the end of Act One. Smith’s portrayal makes the the supporting characters are given much more audience truly feel the effects of a forced ending funny material to work with than the main charof Mary’s last shred of consistency and uncondi- acters. Marie Chonko, Brandi Laney and Tamitional love. It’s not just shocking but the real break ca Katzman cycle through as an assortment of in her sense of self and the world. Gillingham’s washer women, a wet nurse (Laney) and a midrendition of a surrogate mother’s love is all-en- wife (Chonko). For all the regal restraint of the compassing and tempered with a need to teach upper classes, these actresses provide muchself-preservation and dignity in the face of malice. needed humanity and comedic relief.

Smith and Gillingham are powerful and beautiful Visually, the space presents interesting chaltogether; they radiate from the stage. Their milenges that the design team tackles with verve. crocosm becomes an analogy for the treatment The costuming, especially, is quite stunning, with of women across the age. many pieces borrowed from Playmakers ReperGrantham’s Lady Shelton is given far less to tory in Chapel Hill, courtesy of Jean Marie Grifwork with in the script. She manages to make a fin. Troy Rudeseal has created several strategic part written to be little more than a schemer who set pieces that convey the sense of Tudor Engdelivers information into a fully functional char- land, which combine with projections of art of the acter. Instead of hating Lady Shelton (or at least time—primarily tapestry work and stained-glass being incredibly bored by her), Grantham turns windows. It helps set the time and place for each her into a sympathetic character, who’s trying to scene in a stimulating sense. The design aesthetsmooth the rough waves of difficult times to keep ic, paired wih great performances, make “Mary things moving forward. That she can portray the Tudor” fulfilling. Truly, the cast wrenches emotions strained relationship of Mary and Shelton with from these constricted lives that compel. any level of empathy is incredible. But Grantham frequently surprises onstage, and if anyone could find a human in this writing, it would be her.

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In the midst of it all is the odd and bizarrely sweet juxtaposition of Poland’s Lady Jane Seymour. She swings between a breath of fresh air and an empty-headed irritation. Poland’s rendition is probably not unlike real-life Seymour from most accounts: sweet but docile and dumb. One

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PASSIONATE FURY:

Paul Teal and Amy Carter create a microcosmic world of passion in ‘Bonnie and Clyde’

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by: SHEA CARVER

efore Courtney and Kurt, before Sid and Nancy, before Lady and the Tramp, there was Bonnie and Clyde. Two rag-tag, small-town young’ns had dreams of making it big in the era of the Great Depression. They wanted to see their names in the papers as they fled the confines of rural America and took on the nation at large. Clyde dreamt of being an outlaw, like Billy the Kid or Al Capone, and Bonnie, a star like Clara Bow. They loved each other with a passionate fury that often ended up in knock-down, drag-out fights and constant arguments— morea kin to their idea of foreplay than a life threat. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow may have been among the first dumb crooks to get billed as true sociopathic, coldblooded killers. Don’t misunderstand: Clyde killed police and civilians during their twoyear robbing spree throughout the midwest; however, their story seems more fitting for Chuck Shepherd’s “News of the Weird.” Petty robberies at gas stations and small stores would go awry when these bumbling kids, infatuated with fame, made off-the-cuff decisions—like paying more attention to their hostages who wanted autographs instead of focusing on the fact that cops were at the front door ready to kill them. It all led to one fatal mistake after another.

City Stage’s current production of “Bonnie and Clyde the Musical” shows us as much is true, with music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and book by Ivan Menchell. Our two nefarious “heroes,” who go against the grain all in the name of love, or at least fame, are twentysomethings played by Paul Teal and Amy Carter. The show follows Bonnie— a waitress on the verge of losing her job— whose car is broken down on the side of the road. Clyde, who just escaped from jail, happens upon her and is a bit of an automotive fanatic who can fix and operate cars at optimal speed (which is essentially what helped them escape captivity so many times throughout their criminal careers). Both want to get out of the doldrums of West Dallas (a.k.a. “The Devil’s Front Porch”), so they hatch a plan to take on the world.

Soon, the audience is meeting the supporting cast of their lives, including Bonnie’s mom, Emma (Lisa Brown Bohbrink, who beckons the Southern stereotype, with God and family first), and Clyde’s brother,

Buck (Josh Browner), who’s married to Blanche (Kaitlin Baden). Buck has escaped from jail, too, and rather than go on the lam with Clyde, Blanche—a pious woman, hellbent on living a Christian life—convinces her husband to turn himself in and live out his sentence so they can move forward peacefully and righteously.

The real Bonnie and Clyde toured with an entourage of characters on and off throughout their two years on the run; however, this version makes no mention of the many others; it only focuses on Buck and Blanche as accomplices. More so, rather than focusing on entire historical accuracy of “Bonnie and Clyde,” it’s clear the play is more centered on continuing the Americana folklore of these infamous lovebirds.

Amy Carter solidifies a sweetly coy, gorgeously delusional Bonnie Parker. She plays up the vanity aspect of Bonnie to a tee (“The World Will Remember Us”) and simply slays every song she sings. Carter’s voice makes some of the show’s more solemn, chilling songs, “Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad,” enlightening. She chain smokes Camels and, in real life, she never shot anyone during their crimes. But she does write poems for Clyde about their holdups and acts as a watcher while daydreaming about seeing her name in lights—just as the real Bonnie did (the papers reported her as a gun-wielding, cigar-smoking killer, which only added to her ballbusting fame).

But it’s Carter’s sizzling chemistry with Paul Teal onstage that really electrifies.

When they fight and make up, it’s quite believable—every time. We actually feel why Carter would fall into Teal’s arms like puddy. The façade of their characters also fade away when they’re together, and we see their hearts meld in passion, despite the abuse. We don’t know why we feel a fuzzy draw, and perhaps that’s the biggest allure of this couple and the theme of the play: Can we help who we fall in love with?

Teal is so damn charming as Clyde, despite playing a nimrod who makes bad decision after bad decision after bad decision. When he sings to Carter in “Bonnie,” ukulele in hand, we can see right into the light of their hearts. It makes the veneer of their love glow in white, despite being fatefully sealed in red.

Teal—who just came off a stunning performance as Huey in “Memphis the Musical”—merely carries over his dripping Southern drawl and it sounds like Matthew McConaughey. Also, It works. But his un-

lels Bonnie and Clyde’s constant comedy of errors, narrowly escaping the law. Despite a few songs that felt oddly placed in ‘80s balladry and ‘70s Southern rock, the sounds of the show are really engrossing.

The ensemble nail it during the opening of Act Two, “Made in America.” It seems the writers wanted to draw some modern-day parallels about societal ills, from debt to religion, mistreatment of the lesser class and beyond. Yet, that message wanes. Though I like the idea, I think it confuses the script between being a raucous love story seeped in criminal nostalgia and one trying to be politically relevant. When it isn’t centered around our dynamic duo, energy shifts quite noticeably. But the entertainment of the production never does.

LOVE ON THE RUN: Paul Teal and Amy Carter play Bonnie and Clyde in City Stage’s new musical.

Photo by Erik Maasch

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Love can be scary that way. But Teal has a way of cloaking the audience in empathy.

Though we all know the reality of this man and his erratic nature can be threatening, we buy into his charisma.

The secondary characters in the show are good, for the most part. Browner as Buck has an “aw shucks” mentality about him that’s adorable, even if expected, but it doesn’t go much further. The main problem: It was impossible to hear him. I don’t know if he needs to project more or mics weren’t at full volume.

Baden, who plays his wife Blanche, commands the stage and emotes to the furthest seat in the house without avail. Her number, “You’re Goin’ Back to Jail,” with the salon women, is a wonderful example of good performance, set design and music hitting all the right notes simultaneously because of Brad Mercier’s spot-on directing.

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MODERN TO ITS ROOTS: ‘The Burial at Thebes’ opens at UNCW

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“It’s a clash of wills,” he says.

“Antigone is self-serving and uncompromising, and Creon [the king] is the same way. [Antigone’s] critical of her sister, [Ismene,] and it’s a story about headstrong people and what happens because of that.”

by: ARNOLD ESTRADA

he UNCW theatre department presents “The Burial at Thebes” this Thursday on the main stage at UNCW’s Cultural Arts Building. A translation of Sophocles’ “Antigone,” “The Burial at Thebes”—written by

by Seamus Heaney, the Irish Noble Laureate—keeps to the roots of the time period, but makes it accessible to those who may be intimidated by period pieces and the language.

The play will be directed by Paul Castagno, professor and founding member of the department. Castagno didn’t want to use puffy, stiff dialogue—the stilted style of language done in Sophocles’ version. Castagno went with something accessible to students because university theater is all about teaching students while being inclusive to the community at large.

“The Burial at Thebes” is just that.

The characters make it most accessible.

Their ideas are not black and white, much

TURMOIL IN THEBES: UNCW opens its student production, a translation of Sophocles’ “Antigone.”

Courtesy photo, UNCW.

like all of humanity. Rather than being a play focused on good versus evil, Castagno calls it more of a political debate—two opposing ideas from the two main characters, Antigone and Creon.

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Though Dr. Castagno wanted to stay true to characters and dialogue, he wanted to bring in aspects of Greek theatre, too. He will be using a chorus and a viola to add historical context through music. “You don’t see plays with choruses like this anymore,” he says. The actors will dance, sing, do rituals, and rites in a free-spirited Dionysian style.

More serious Apollonian music will be heard, Antigone, daughter of Oeditoo, to provide balance. pus, finds out about the deaths Creon, played by Smith, will best repreof two of her brothers, each of whom fought on opposing sides sent this Apollonian style. He studied Etrusof the war. The war consisted of can films, like “Troy,” to get an understandseven assailants against the King ing of how royals carried themselves. Smith of Thebes, Creon. Creon buried Antigone’s honed in on their postures and standing brother who fought on the king’s side, but left positions. “[Creon] has to walk into a room the other brother out to rot. “The idea is fam- and fill up the space,” Smith says, “and that’s ily versus state,” Dr. Castagno says. Ritual something old school. I’ve had to learn so burial rights of the time were important; it was much because of that.” considered sacrilegious to the gods to not beDr. Castagno added a satyr, played by Nikki stow proper burials because it meant the dead Taylor, who will take part in the musical mowould suffer an awful afterlife. But if the state ments. Taylor will be using a mask and has refused burial because of treason, families of- been practicing with it for three to six months ten were left to choose their loyalties. This was of rehearsal. The mask is considered an iconic catalyst that led to suicidal tragedy for both convention of classical Greek theatre. As a Creon’s and Antigone’s family. way to create different atmospheres, it enables Juniors Danielle Houston, Julia Ormond, and Robert Smith are the leading roles; Houston will take on Antigone, while Ormond will play Ismene. They represent immediate opposing forces: Antigone is brash and goes against societal norms, while Ismene would rather follow conservative traditions.

an actor to appear several times in different roles. Masks were a way to worship Dionysus.

“Danielle and Julia have a great dynamic as sisters in the first long scene, and are strong actors,” Castagno adds. “Struggles between characters [Ismene versus Antigone, Antigone versus Creon, Creon versus the two sisters] are scenes with a lot of tension.”

than within Greek or Roman civilizations. With Antigone being a strong female character, Dr. Castagno decided to touch on the Etruscan aesthetic—more colorful than Roman or Greek times as well—which includes a lot of ornamentation.

A psychological battle presents itself, allowing the audience to decipher who’s right and wrong onstage. In 441 B.C. (the year historians estimate the play was written), loyalty was extremely important—to state, country, household, laws, and religion. “Loyalty could break a family apart,” Dr. Castagno says. Loyalty was tested at times, and maintaining faith through these tests was a sign of dedication. It offered a way to judge a good citizen. The play centers on these ideas and who remains faithful and who doesn’t.

“It’s a classical play, but it’s not going to be dry,” he says.

The chorus will congregate at the Greek theatre’s entrance, known as “parodos,” which has been constructed by set designer Randall Enlow. Enlow created a palace, throne area, burial vault, and cave. Dr. Castagno will utilize “There’s a lot of emotional turmoil with each its multiple areas, layers and depth to help crecharacter throughout the show, and watching ate movement within “The Burial at Thebes.” their lives fall and crumble to pieces in a way “It’s realistic,” he praises, “trying to capture a that none of us would ever truly experience, world without being that world, and it breaks having to get in touch with that kind of turmoil from tradition.” has been a real challenge,” Ormond says. “[It] Dr. Castagno was struck by the Etruscan takes a lot of self-reflection.” culture, 471 B.C. as women had more rights

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Terrific Tinseltown Trifle:

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‘Hail, Caesar!’ is a fun frolic with Golden Age Hollywood characters

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by: Anghus

Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) is the working stiff in charge of keeping Capitol Pictures together. It’s not an easy job. Mannix has to navigate between a number of films in production, which feature their own set of unique challenges. There’s the Esther Williams-like leading lady, struggling to fit into her mermaid costume because of an unwanted pregnancy. There’s also a new adaptation of a hit Broadway play featuring a leading man who is more comfortable on a horse and shooting guns than speaking.

But none of these are as pressing as the star of their biggest picture being kidnapped and ransomed for $100,000.

Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) ends up being drugged and whisked away to Malibu where a collective of futurists try to convince him Hollywood is a corrupt institution. This seems believable, given all the tasks Mannix has to undertake to keep his studio from falling apart. His average day involves bribing police officers, dealing with difficult personalities and contending with gossip columnists who are looking for the latest scandal to help sell papers. In spite of perpetual problems and Sisyphean stresses, Mannix manages to find meaning. He’s being courted by another company to leave the craziness of the movie industry behind for a more cookie-cutter executive position and has to decide what kind of life he’s going to lead.

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Feb. 17 (additional showing Feb. 17 at 4 p.m.): Playing in the the Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, “Youth” is about two longtime friends vacationing. Acclaimed composer Fred (Michael Caine) brings along his daughter (Rachel Weisz) and best friend/filmmaker, Mick (Harvey Keitel) to the Swiss Alps.

The two men reflect on their past, each finding some of the most important experiences come later in life. (Rated R, 118 minutes)

n last week’s review of “13 Hours,” I spent time talking about the pedigree of certain directors and film expectations audiences have when they see names like “Martin Scorcese” above the title. By now they know what to expect with names like “Wes Anderson” or “Woody Allen.” This week’s film is from Ethan and Joel Coen, who might be two of the few consistently working filmmakers who pride themselves on delivering something unexpected with every new feature. These guys can do dark drama like “No Country for Old Men” or “A Serious Man” and then turn around to deliver something broad and comic like “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou” or “Burn After Reading.” They navigate between drama and comedy with relative ease.

“Hail, Caesar!” is another comedy from the Coen brothers—a ridiculous ode to old Hollywood that might be their most entertaining feature to date. It’s a great piece of screwball filmmaking, with an electric cast, some out-there ideas and cinematic surrealism the Coen brothers have spent their careers delivering.

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H A I L , C O E N S ! : ‘Hail, Caesar!’ is well worth seeing in theaters, especially with a delightly show and dance by Channing Tatum.

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Like a lot of Coen comedies, there isn’t a lot of meat on the bone. The film exists to showcase a cavalcade of crazy characters and stage some brilliantly over-the-top moments. The most brilliant is a musical number featuring Channing Tatum, who exhibits the kind of song-and-dance skills perfectly suited for the Golden Age of Hollywood. The cast really does a magnificent job of making “Hail, Caesar!” so watchable. Clooney is always game. Scarlett Johansson is fantastic as a foul-mouthed, chain-smoking leading lady. And Ralph Fiennes comes dangerously close to stealing the show away from Tatum as a beleaguered director, forced to cast a leading man with zero acting skills.

The film does have its flaws. It’s disjointed and haphazardly assembled. The plots and eventual resolutions often come from out of nowhere. The Coen brothers have always been rooted in random. It’s part of their cinematic DNA. Still, it’s such a wonderfully odd film. Yet, there will be viewers who don’t connect with it and others who outright despise its existence. This is something else that seems to go hand-in-hand with the Coen brothers: here are those who love them and those who loathe them. They are the most polarizing pair of filmmakers working today. For everyone hailing their genius, there’s someone else raging frustrations of their features.

For me, “Hail, Caesar!” was an absolute delight—another strange, meandering character comedy from the Coen brothers, beautifully shot by Roger Deakins and delightfully staged. Like Eddie Mannix, the Coens’ love for the wacky world of motion pictures pours through every frame. This is a terrific Tinsel Town trifle and well worth the time.

DETAILS: Hail, Caesar! ★★★★★ Starring: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Scarlett Johansson Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Rating: PG-13

Feb. 22-26 (additional showing Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.): Also playing in the Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, “Carol” is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel “The Price of Salt.” Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) meets the beautiful, elegant Carol (Cate Blanchett) in a 1950s Manhattan department store.

The two women develop a fast bond and find themselves in an unexpected love affair. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart faced with change. (Rated R, 118 minutes)

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elijah’s

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets.

As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

eternal sunshine cafÉ

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

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

Halligan’s public house

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop & Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too!

Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

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

The little dipper

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine

wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

low tide pub

Located across from UNCW’s campus, Low Tide Pub serves up delicious fare and great drink specials in a fun atmosphere. Enjoy the biggest and best wings in town for only $0.50 on Sundays, a $5 daily lunch special, $2 daily beer special, and even taco Tuesdays. Their Mother Clucker is served just in time for the holidays: slow-roasted chicken with cranberries, housemade stuffing, lettuce, and tomato.

Their Thai or Buffalo shrimp wrap, famed Monte Cristo and 1945-family secret cheesecake recipe will keep customers coming back for more. Karaoke Saturdays begin at 9:30 p.m., and trivia Tuesdays get underway weekly at 7:30 p.m.

Low Tide has a beautiful, private deck, perfect for hosting parties and events. It’s midtown Wilmington’s favorite pub—

”where on the rocks is a good thing.” 4540 Fountain Drive, beside of PT’s. 910-313-2738.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND LATE-NIGHT: Mon., 6 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Fri., 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., noon - 2 a.m.; Sun., noon - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, Saturday karaoke and Tuesday trivia night.

■ WEBSITE: www.lowtidepub.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.sweetnsavorypub.com

sweet ‘n’ savory cafÉ

The Real Wizard Behind the Food. Anyone who has seen the Wizard of Oz knows that the wizard was just a scared old man hiding behind the curtain. Restaurants are no different.

Making incredible food is not magical or mystical and instead just requires heart (Tin Man), brains (Scarecrow), courage (Lion) and love (Dorothy). At Sweet n Savory we have pulled back the curtain because we don’t believe that we need smoke, mirrors, over inflated prices or pretentiousness to offer you the best and freshest food your money can buy. 1611 Pavillion Place, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 256-0115 Hours: 7am-10pm.

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

the trolly stop

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern

Downtown Wilmington > 115 N. 2nd Street

Hold events for up to 500 people!

Weddings, Receptions, Fundraisers, Birthdays Big Time Little City Event: Sat, Feb. 20th Ironclad’s 1 Year Anniversary Party: Sat, Feb. 27th Irish Dancers after St. Patricks Day Parade: Sat, Mar. 12th www.ironcladbrewery.com 910-769-0290

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North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken).

Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), allbeef, 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) 452-3952

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

Asian 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

and teriyaki dishes, and more. Come give us a try where you will find nothing in the freezer but the ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kyotoasiangrille.com

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.

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

Okami Japanese hibachi Steakhouse

Dinner Theatre

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

■ WEBSITE: www.kabukikoreancafe.com

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair. We also serve everything from sushi to traditional Chinese dishes, a plethora of curries to Pad Thai, hibachi

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

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■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly

theatrenow

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

Healthy NEMA LOUNGE and EATERY

Open since the summer of 2015, NeMa Eatery and Lounge boasts the delicacies of Chef Borkowski. Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items form grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the NeMa team takes diners across the world through palate pleasing menu items, including their “fancy fries”, doused with truffles and Parmesan.

Borkowski takes pride in hand-crafted food, while the NeMa staff offers helpful, friendly knowledge. They offer vegan, gluten-and-allergy-friendly fare, Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 Half off glasses and bottles of wine. 225 S Water St. 910-769-3709 ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Closed Monday, Tuesday 12pm -9pm, Wednesday-Friday 12pm -10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 9pm, Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

Indian kabob and grill

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

tandoori bites

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

Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger.

Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

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

irish THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends.

Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

Italian eddie romanelli’s

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

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

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

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

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

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

mamma bella pizzeria

Mamma Bella’s is Wilmington’s latest pie palace, offering fresh and unique pizzas, strombolis, sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. Diners can enjoy eating in their quaint dining space or have Mamma deliver to their doorstep ($10 minimum, three-mile radius). Nothing is frozen, and everything is made with top-notch ingredients, from the house meatballs to the pesto, salad dressings to marinara sauce, and beyond! Mamma bakes bread fresh several times daily and helps produce the most scrumptious cinnamon and/or pizza knots. In fact, through Feb. 29, either flavor of knots are free with the purchase of any large pie; or customers can get 12 free wings when ordering two large 2 topping pizzas (dine-in or delivery; offers cannot be combined). With a knowledgeable staff providing excellent customer service—all of whom “respect the pie”—every order is cared for from placing it to picking it up. 3926 Market St. 910-399-6723.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thurs 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 11am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.mammabellapizzeria.com

Slice of life

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI 614 S. College Rd. • (910) 399-3366 www.okamisteakhouse.com

Early Bird Hibachi Special: $16.99 - Pick 2 meats: Steak | Chicken | Shrimp | Calamari Early Bird Sushi Special: 1/2 OFF Classic Roll, Sunday - Thursday 11-1pm & 4-7pm Mon - Thur: 11am - 2:30pm & 4 -10pm • Fri: 11am - 2:30 pm & 4pm - 11pm Sat: 11am -11pm • Sun: 11am - 9:30pm

Steak, Seafood, & Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill”, Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura Dishes, & Japanese Noodle Entrées!

a taste of italy

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

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

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk

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and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $6.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

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

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

Latin American CEVICHE’S

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

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

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 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.

mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out.

The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and freerange meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop

by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m..

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 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 catch

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.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

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

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos!

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

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

Organic lovey’s natural foods & cafÉ

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

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Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ 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: Dining on the newly renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

The pilot house

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks.

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ 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

smoothies and more Tropical smoothie cafÉ

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

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

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

Southern Casey’s Buffet

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com

Rx Restaurant & bar

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; FriSat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com

pembroke’s

A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce.

They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

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

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

Sports Bar Carolina Ale House

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials

are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

dig and dive

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

hell’s kitchen

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

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

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

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

Shop for gifts while you’re waiting on your to-go order or for the cook to fix your food. How about a lentil patty melt with fresh, handcut potato chips or a crisp salad for lunch?

If you’re looking for a high-fiber plate, we’ve got you covered: the brown-rice tortilla—which is gluten free, vegan and chockful of crunchy vegetables and creamy smoky eggplant spread and avocado—will surely suit you! With a side of creole-spiced organic red beans or our superb vegan purple coleslaw, it will be over the top! Vegan heaven exists: We serve sushi rolls and desserts especially to suit your preferences. Seafood lovers are mad about the shrimp burger, soft crab slider and the frequently featured Caribbean-spiced shrimp tostada, which combines the aforementioned purple slaw, spicy Jerk sauce, and cool avocado, and organic refried lentils on a crispy corn tortilla. Please stop in for lunch six days (not Tuesday/closed) from 11 am to 2 pm, and dinner Thursday through Saturday, 5 pm to 9 pm 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

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

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GOING AGAINST THE STATUS QUO: Matt Braunger talks comedy in TV, web series and standup

a lot of self-deprecating humor in his routines. He identifies social stigmas of being unmarried, childless and essentially, the “big dumb animal” of his one-hour 2015 special (available on Netflix). In his anecdotal humor, Braunger’s tales aren’t necessarily exaggerated but definitely amplified true stories.

by: Shannon rae Gentry

“I feel like it’s intellectually corrupt to tell some BS story—what’s the point of that?” he asks. “What a dumb thing to do, what a boring thing to do. At that point I would just be a liar.”

Wilmingtonians will get to see Braunger’s latest material, which he’s been crafting for a year and a half. The process of writing and developing jokes has been the same for more than 10 years, with the audience playing a big part. Reading an audience during a performance is key, as well as knowing if they’re willing to travel down his comedic path.

“It really comes down to me being an only child and just wanting everyone to hear me all the time,” he jokes, “and having enthusiasm about certain things that stand out to me as fantastic or weird or scary.”

Braunger’s comedy borders the unbelievable at times, but it’s the way in which he frames stories that provokes. He not only gets a laugh, but (hopefully) gets people thinking. His “White Flight” web series, for example, is a wildly over-thetop sequence of scenarios based on some hard truths of our society regarding racial stereotypes, injustice and inequality.

NEW ROLES: Matt Braunger is rescheduled for Dead Crow Comedy Room on Fri. and Sat. nights in downtown Wilmington. Photo by Robyn Von Swank

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f I had a nickel for all the times people Tweeted me, ‘When are you coming to Wilmington?’” comedian Matt Braunger told encore last October during an interview. “I’ve heard really amazing things, not only about the history of it and how beautiful it is, but also what kind of awesome grassroots comedy movement that’s been happening there over the past five or six years.”

Alas, Braunger’s shows were postponed at Dead Crow Comedy Room due to conflicts in his exploding schedule. He landed what would become a recurring role as Dr. Samberly on ABC’s “Agent Carter,” one of Marvel Comics’ latest series. The writers unexpectedly kept penning Braunger into more episodes. “It sucked [to cancel half my fall run], but it also was fun to go back in the ‘40s and dress in what my grandpa

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would wear and drive in old cars,” he says.

“It was fun to jump into that world … and be the pinky toe of the Marvel universe.”

Braunger also launched a free web series with Comedy Central, “White Flight.”

He has a whole new hour of standup for his rescheduled debut at Dead Crow Comedy Room on February 19 and 20.

As a 40-something, Braunger initiates

Set in 2042 America’s white population is no longer majority and the suspicious powers-that-be, known as the Dan Corporation, have teleported most of them to Canada—err, the new United States.

A handful of white emissaries, including Braunger’s character, Gary, were left behind to act as liaisons or representatives of sorts.

“This was just a really ridiculous idea I had that I was going to Comedy Central to pitch,” Braunger admits. “I feel like there’s too many shows about 30-something, 40-something white male comedians figuring shit out. . . . So this was a really ridiculous idea that could also get people talking about race, about class, and about just trying to bring people together through our differences.”

In its developing stages, Braunger simply shopped around the show’s premise to friends of color. “I would just talk to my friends and ask, how would you deal with Gary? Would you help him? Would you not like him or stay away from him? Would you blame him?”

Braunger lists. “We started getting into really funny scenarios, just in terms of how ridiculous we could make it without it being too heavy handed.”

Once picked up, Braunger sought help from his friend Kevin Avery, who’s also a writer on John Oliver’s HBO series “Last Week Tonight.” Braunger wanted him to cowrite the first six episodes. “I flew to New York and was there for a week,” he says. “We wrote the whole thing at night—when he was done with his real job—so I owe him a lot.”

Even though “White Flight” episodes (about 6 to 7 minutes each) were shot in August of 2015, their plots remain fresh and relevant—some now more than ever.

In episode four, “Be Whiter,” Gary (also a struggling actor) lands an audition for the latest Tyler Perry movie. He thinks he’s a shoo-in for the part of “White Mike,” especially since he’s the only white actor waiting to audition among several actors of color donning bright blonde wigs, ponchos and other “white” accessories. Yet, the casting agent isn’t convinced he’s right for the part, spouting commands: “Can I stop you right there, can you … how do I say this … whiter?”

“Much whiter, like blinding-me-in-theface white.”

“Let’s do country club meets redneck.”

“Hmmmm … more ... NPR.” “OK, can you give me Gilligan doing cocaine with the professor?”

“Solomon Georgio—who plays the casting guy—developed that with me and he just improvises all those lines of the ‘type of white,’” Braunger tells. “I’ve definitely gotten a lot of feedback from black actors who have had it happen so many times.”

It’s a timely scene. Somehow white actors still are cast in roles scripted as ethnically diverse. Take Emma Stone as Allison Ng in 2015’s “Aloha.” The film industry and this year’s Academy Awards’ all-white actor nominees also are being criticized for lacking diversity and equality. Braunger cites one issue being an Academy made up of 90 percent white voters, 74 percent of them males with a mean age of 63.

“That’s the mess of everything: You’ve got to mix it up because it won’t mix itself up,” he observes. “Generally speaking, I don’t think filmmakers are just way more comfortable with a white cast; it’s the

marketplace. So we have to look at ourselves and go, ‘Do I assume everyone in this movie is supposed to be white?’”

Braunger uses “The Hunger Games” as an example, when one female character, Rue, was played by black actress, Amandla Stenberg. The Internet was all abuzz with people who thought the book’s character was (or should be) white. “And I thought, why do you give a crap?” he continues. “It’s a pivotal character who dies, in the future— spoiler alert for the readers—and that just made me lose my mind.”

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Not only do audiences expect white characters, but Braunger says there are still a lot of people who get uncomfortable seeing too much color on the screen.

“We have to get away from that,” he adds.

“There are people who always benefit from the status quo being kept the way it is. So, when people flip out about people making movies and only using white people—well, why? Do you think this person is only trying to hire white actors? Maybe they are— I’m sure a lot of people are—but at the same time it’s also the viewing public. It’s the marketplace.”

Braunger says web series are like TV pilots these days, and “White Flight” has potential for pick-up. In the meantime, he’s happy to be back on the road doing standup. He can sidestep different challenges presented when writing comedy for a scripted show versus a live audience.

“Standup I can do almost anytime I want and have a ton of freedom, which is great,” he explains, “but when I get to make a web series or a TV show, I get to collaborate with other interesting, creative people and make something happen that’s a lot less auteurish. Standup is pretty much pure auteurism, unless you have some people writing for you (which I don’t). You have to write it, you have to edit it, you have to figure it all out. In the end, it all comes down to you, and that’s great.”

Braunger plans to shoot another comedy special in 2016, but Wilmington will hear most of it first at Dead Crow Comedy Room on Fri., Feb. 19, or Sat., Feb. 20.

Folks can follow Matt Braunger at www. mattbraunger.com, or watch “White Flight” at www.cc.com/shows/white-flight.

Details:

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Friday-Saturday, Feb. 19-20 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Dead Crow Comedy Room 265 N. Front St. Tickets: $19 www.deadcrowcomedy-com

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GOING ALOFT: Chapter 4: The Artist

by: JOHN WOLFE

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t was dark in the little wood-trimmed bunk and freezing cold. There was no heat onboard the schooner. Where we were going, we wouldn’t need it. But for tonight, I shivered in my long underwear and burrowed deeper into the blankets I shared with the Artist, pressing myself against her warmth.

Early in the morning we would leave the dock with the falling tide and sail down the Cape Fear River—the first leg in our voyage to the tropical islands to the south. I had a vague idea of what to expect from my readings of “Moby Dick” and Jack London’s “The Sea Wolf,” but so far my only offshore sea-time had been on an enormous Carnival cruise ship when I was 12.

Early in the morning we would leave the dock with the falling tide and sail down the Cape Fear River—the first leg in our voyage to the tropical islands to the south. I had a vague idea of what to expect from my readings of “Moby Dick” and Jack London’s “The Sea Wolf,” but so far my only offshore sea-time had been on an enormous Carnival cruise ship when I was 12.

On this voyage I would not be merely a passenger; I would be a helmsman, a ropepuller, a navigator. My actions would help determine the course of our voyage, literally and metaphorically. It was to be a trial by fire, a pass/fail test of seamanship, a rite of passage. Our destination lay across an expanse of the ferocious and seemingly limitless Atlantic. We were the nucleus that would drive our small ship across the waves.

The Artist made small sleeping noises, directing my thoughts to her. How remarkable was this woman who lay beside me! She dropped everything in her life and put her scholastic pursuits on hold to sail to paradise with a boy she

met only months ago. She had zero seafaring experience, only an eye for beauty and a heart full of passion that served her well in her craft.

Petite, shy and timid, the Artist wasn’t the kind of person you would expect to have a wildness about her if you passed her on the street.

Shortly before I met her, she chopped off her waist-length, curly hair out of frustration. She was more comfortable with it short. It showed off her hazel-green eyes that were spread wide across her nose. She looked like a fawn holding some dark secret—fair skin, covered with freckles, yet always soft, wonderfully soft.

She made me laugh with astute little snippets of insight interjected into conversation. I can’t describe the feeling that would overcome me as we stayed up late to watch the moon rise over the ocean, while talking about nothing in particular yet everything at the same time. What a wondrous mind she had—an artist’s mind. Perhaps I was so fascinated by it because we operated differently, completely differently. We were absolute opposites. It’s incredible and curious to know and love somebody who is right alongside you, experiencing the same physical stimuli, but what she noticed and took away from a drink of the shared cup of experience tasted different than the flavors on my own tongue.

I like to think of myself as a logical person— stoically pursuing truth in its rhetorical form, Socratically questioning the world around me.

It’s the shield I present; the one I cower behind.

The Artist’s truth was the same truth I sought (at least, I think it was—as far as I know, the only possible truth is one learned through experience). Yet, her methodology of the search was wholly separate. She intuited things, felt them—she fascinated me as a creature of emotion. Emotion was her queen and she its subject. Sometimes emotion was a benevo-

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lent ruler that would grant her the power to see things beyond what my logical eyes could register. It raised the question: Which one of us is right? Is it possible for both of us to be?

There was a dark side to her, too—I could not paint a complete picture without mentioning it. It was as if her consciousness was a small, fragile animal, tethered by some unknown cruel master to a hideous black weight that pulled her slowly toward the door of death. Being intuitive, she of course could see this weight. I caught glimpses of it at times and felt powerless. No one could stop its horrible, slow advance. A morbid side of her wished the weight would just crush her, already—just end it, for God’s unmerciful sake. It was like a dreadful feeling rested inside her: “I’ve been living this way my entire life and have exhausted my will to fight it anymore.” Maybe the weight was mortality, and she simply saw it with more clarity than the rest of us, who all live in a world with two feet on the ground and black nooses around our necks.

When I squint, sometimes I see my own mortality. Rather than hurry its advance, I pause in the fleeting moments of my finite life and fill my days with that which brings me joy: sunsets, walking in the woods, swimming in the ocean, laughing with dear friends, as we all march in the same direction. It is the knowledge of my death that makes my life so sweet. I carry the tradition of every poet in the pages of history.

Whitman spoke of that word—that which is sweeter than all the rest. Thoreau sucked the marrow out while he still could. By going to sea, by placing my own mortality at the whim of the ocean, I would try to learn the secret—one we will all discover, eventually.

The Artist felt the finiteness of her own life more than I ever thought possible. Her intensity was like looking at a fiery supernova. It was both her tragic weakness and source of inspiration and power. Only by holding her finger on the burning pulse of life, even as it burned her alive, could she make her art—beautiful, complicated and expressive.

I often wouldn’t see it until she looked at me.

Then, all of a sudden, there it was. How had I not seen it the entire time? Naked and pure and holiest of holy, a divine expression of pure feeling, her art was the surging ocean of life channeled through the trembling conduit of her sliver of a body. She showed me the way to immediate truth—and still does.

Without her I would be broken. It goes without saying I love her, desperately, with every aching muscle in my body and neuron in my mind. I dread the day she loses her battle against gravity and it leaves behind nothing but a scorched shell—the charred remnants of a once-beautiful creature.

On this voyage of discovery to the south, something awakened inside her—a green sprout of love for her life. But for now she sleeps beside me in our freezing little bunk, awaiting, as I do, the trials of the blue abyss. I close my eyes and try to fall asleep. Tomorrow morning will be different.

John Wolfe is a licensed captain who still gets seasick in rough weather, but goes sailing anyway. He holds a BFA in creative writing from UNCW. When he’s not writing, he can be found on the water, playing music or drinking beer. “Going Aloft” is Wolfe’s nonfiction serialized piece, to be published in encore every other week in 2016.

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Carpe Librum: Flocking to mysteries

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by: Gwenyfar Rohler

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Of course, if we are talking about solving the murder of a shepherd, Leonie Swann’s “Three Bags Full” (translated from German to English by Anthea Bell in 2006) remains one of the most enchanting books I have ever read. In a remote village in Ireland, a shepherd is killed. His flock of sheep set out to find his killer and solve the crime.

Told from the point of view of the sheep— whose 19 separate personalities and gifts work together to form a flock—it is brilliant, charming and insightful. Their perspective of humans and our social interactions make for penetrating commentary. Of course, they are sheep so they do get distracted by grass—and frequently, especially Mopple The Whale (who is perpetually hungry).

ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, John F. Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance on our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s weekly book column, which will dissect a current title with an old book. Essentially, literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation.

I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world as well.

The flock inhabit their own mythology and story while interacting with the human world and our concepts of story and reality.

Collective responsibility is a very different experience in a flock of sheep than it is for humans—even humans in a small village.

It’s not a bad reality check for us.

Shepherd’s Crook Sheila Webster Boneham Midnight Ink, 2015, 324 pgs. ling, charming, and infuriating in the ways that you want your best friend to be. She’s fun to read about and even more fun to want to give advice to—which is a long way of saying that Boneham has made MacPhail Sheila Webster Boneham’s latest install- so real and so human that I felt like I could ment of her Animals in Focus Mystery Se- pick up the phone and ask Janet to come ries, “Shepherd’s Crook,” is a page turner, over for dinner. and not just for dog lovers.

Boneham takes her readers deeply into Animal photographer Janet MacPhail and the emotional roller coaster of Janet’s her dog, Jay, set out to uncover the truth world, so readers truly inhabit MacPhail’s about the murder of a shepherd whose flock emotions on intrinsic levels, not surface steJay has herded in sheepherding competi- reotypes. Take for example MacPhail arrivtions. Her sleuth, Janet MacPhail (love the ing at her van to find her beloved Australian pun in the name, n’est ce pas?), is compel- Shepherd, Jay, missing:

Three Bags Full Leonie Swann Flying Dolphin Press, 2005, 341 pgs.

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Been there, done that. It is terrifying and destabilizing. Boneham captures it perfectly.

Aside from her gift for characterization, she plots a murder mystery with intricate details, hairpin turns and white-knuckle captivation. In this book Janet and Jay find themselves wrapped up in the search for the murder of a shepherd. Boneham does a wonderful job of dropping red herrings, endangering her sleuth, and keeping the reader on their toes. The only draw back to the book is that MacPhail’s dogs are much better behaved than mine or yours. But, Boneham has written multiple books on dog care and training, so, of course her fictional dogs are also a vehicle to subtly communicate some of those points. (We readers

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“I am told that I screamed. It may be true.

I’m not much of a screamer, but as I stared at the empty crate in the back of my van, my world went black. If I did scream, it had to be my dog’s name, because that was the word I clung to: Jay, Jay, Jay, Jay.”

One might assume from these two books that someone has a grudge against shepherds and is knocking them off around the world. Frankly, it’s not exactly a growth industry anymore; however, mystery novels still are. They have spawned more subgenres than Agatha Christie could ever have imagined: cooking, knitting, animals, home renovations, Amish, B&B, holidays, Scottish, candy—the list goes on and on.

Certainly figuring out the puzzle is intriguing (I solved “Three Bags Full” before the sheep, but not “Shepherd’s Crook”). Yet, I think the real attraction is that since Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, mystery began to evolve to reflect human psychology. In the pages of a mystery novel we find cautionary tales, reminders of the importance of observation and analysis, and even bits of our own mistakes.

Swann uses the voices of sheep to explore the foibles of humanity in ways that would be impossible from human narrators.

She is spot on! Boneham’s books remind us that what we see on the surface with our friends and colleagues is just that: the surface. We are all struggling with more than we show. Sometimes, the real mystery is not whodunnit? But rather, where is our humanity? Hats off to both women, their work is fun, fascinating and insightful all while providing enthralling entertainment.

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to-do calendar events BIG TIME BACHELOR SHOW

2/20, 3-5pm: Local party consultants, retailers, musicians and hospitality experts will be on site to offer tips and ideas to soon-to-be married men. In addition to live performances by some of the region’s top musical performers, local eateries will offer tastings of select culinary creations. Big Time Bachelor Show is being presented by Big Time Little City, a Wilmington-based co. that plans and executes custom celebrations. Experiences

such as bachelor/stag parties, rehearsal dinners, and wedding party gatherings are researched, strategized, and fulfilled by party planning experts and a host of local partners.

Admission to the event is free. Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St. MONTY’S HOME PET EXPO

2/21, 11am: Silent auction and expo, featuring 50 plus pet vendors, Kids Korner, free goodie bags, and more. $5 or 12 and under, free. No pets allowed. Coastline Conference and Event Center, 501 Nutt St.

art for all 6

Brooklyn Arts Center (516 N. 4th St.) will host

Art for All 6 2/20-21, noon-6pm. Wide array of paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and more, Art for All 6 is always an exceptional community event for art lovers and artists alike.

Wilmington’s finest food trucks, a full coffee shop in the courtyard tent, and the BAC cash bar will supply sustenance to one and all. $5, good for both days and includes a raffle ticket (kids 12 and under are free). Parking in the North Fourth neighborhood is free. Jessica: jessica@brooklynartsnc.com.

STEWARDSHIP DEVELOPMENT LUNCHEON

On Thurs., 2/25, 12:30pm, select regional development projects will be recognized for

their unique approach to design and construction at the 2016 Annual Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Awards Luncheon. Civic leaders, development professionals, planners and community members will gather at the Terraces on Sir Tyler to honor award recipients and regional stewardship champions. Terraces on Sir Tyler Dr., 1826 Sir Tyler Dr. MARDI GRAS AT COTTON EXCHANGE

2/27, 11am: Free fun for the whole family. Magicians, face painting, king cake cutting, and more! The Cotton Exchange, 321 N Front St.

BATTLE OF MOORE’S CREEK BRIDGE

2/27, 10am: Discover the sights and sounds surrounding the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, the 1st Patriot victory of the American Revolution.Enjoy FREE programs demonstrating the day-to-day life of the colonists such as blacksmithing, bread baking, powder horn making, colonial music, and militia encampments. Musket and cannon firing demonstrations will take place throughout the commemoration. Food will be available for purchase. Weekend activities will begin with a Wreath Laying ceremony at 10:00 am on Saturday. Moores Creek National Battlefield is located 20 miles west of Wilmington off of Highway 210 in Pender County. Moores Creek National Battlefield National Park Service, 40 Patriots Hall Dr.

El Quixote Festival: Crispín d’Olot

Tues., 3/1: Crispín d’Olot will perform at UNCW. Crispín d’Olot is an internationally renowned troubadour who has recited Medieval Spanish romances and brought that Peninsula’s history and culture to life all over the world. Crispín d’Olot will be traveling to North Carolina as part of the state’s year-long “El Quixote Festival,” as well as performing in two classes, SPN 321, Introduction to Spanish Literature, and SPN 311, Introduction to Spanish Civilization. His night performance in Lumina Theater at 6:30 p.m. will be in Spanish, followed by a meet-and-greet reception in Clocktower Lounge.

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3/5, 9am: Free self-guided tour of local greenhouses, including member and nonmember greenhouses and commercial and institutional greenhouses throughout New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties.

Tour starts at New Hanover County Arboretum. Download tour pamphlet and driving directions at www.hobbygreenhouseclub. org or email info@hobbygreenhouseclub.org.

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3/4, 2-8pm; 3/5, 9am-5pm; 3/6, 10am-4pm: Shop the Pass It On Cape Fear Consignment Event for great bargains on gently used items for infants, children, teens and maternity. Items include clothing, infant gear, furniture, bedding, toys, outdoor play equipment, maternity items, sporting equipment, games, books and thousands of other items. 50% off on select items on Sunday! Arab Shrine Club 4510 S. College Rd. (between South 17th Street and Monkey Junction).

charity/fundraisers PIZZA PUTT

2/19, 6pm: On Friday, February 19th the Children’s Museum will be transformed once again into an 18 hole miniature golf course where guests will be able to sample a variety of pizza and beer (and wine) from local restaurants and bars throughout the Wilmington area while playing putt putt. We’ve added some new yet fun features to Pizza Putt this year that we think you might enjoy! Pizza Putt 2016: Music Entertainment, Business Card Raffle, Longest “Putt” Competition, Longest Cornhole Toss Competition, Photobooth.

TRASHY PARTY FUNDRAISER

Help raise money for Rhapsody Festival.

Prizes will be given to a few people who best embody the theme and dess as trashy as they can. Additional points given for: arriving on a motorcycle, lawn mower, or 4-wheeler; parking your trailer out front to stay the night; wearing jeans shorts and belly shirts; bringing your cousin (must also be significant other/spouse). $5 cover, DJs play all night: D’bag, Cosmo Swayze and Newport 100.

Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

MISFITS AND MONSTERS FAMILY CLUB

Dine at Applebee’s on Thurs., 2/18, and help raise money for Misfits & Monsters Family Club! 10% of food sales, 6pm-10pm, will go toward the club’s one year anniversary party!

Free team trivia from Two Blondes’ Trivia from 7:30pm-9:30pm! Ask server for a Dine to Donate certificate and use the certificate on takeout orders. 5120 New Center Dr.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is in need of volunteers to help patients and families in New Hanover County. Some of the volunteer opportunities available include: calling patients to check in on them; assisting with making a wish a reality; coordinating a celebration of life event; compiling a CD or playlist of favorite music; and putting together a collage or photo album highlighting a patient’s life. Professionals with training and certifications can also help patients with special services such as manicures, pedicures, hair styling, etc.

Volunteers, both individuals and groups, can help with yard care; prepare home-cooked meals; make a cake for a special occasion; help feed and walk pets; and help patients stay in touch with loved ones by writing letters on their behalf. LCFH also needs veteran volunteers to help support veteran patients.

Veteran volunteers can visit with veteran patients to provide the common bond and camaraderie a fellow veteran can offer. Veteran volunteer teams also express thanks to veteran patients with a brief pinning and certificate presentation. Individuals or groups who

want more information about volunteering: Kayla Coleman, community outreach coordinator for New Hanover County, at 796-8046 or Kayla.Coleman@lcfh.org. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Living Room, 1406 Physicians Dr. tapas for technology

2/24, 6pm: Join Manna for a delicious four course meal, and bid on amazing auction items, as they sponsor a fundraiser to benefit the students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry. $100 per ticket. All for a great cause! http:// cfci.net/fundraising/mannaevent.

Manna, 123 Princess St.

PLAY AT THE BEACH FUNDRAISER

2/25, 11am: Enjoy a fantastic view of the ocean and a fun-filled day playing bridge mah jongg, mexican train or any other card or board game you wish. Groups of 4 can reserve a table for $30/person, and that includes lunch. Beautiful, unique baskets will be raffled. All proceeds go to the Assistance League of Greater Wilmington. Shell Island Beach Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Blvd.

MIRACLES IN MOTION 5K RACE

2/27, 1pm: The 3rd Annual Miracles in Motion 5K and Accessible Base Race will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the BRAX Stadium PPD Miracle Field in Olsen Park for persons of all abilities. The race, benefitting The Miracle League of Wilmington, will be filled with fun and excitement, and is one of the only races in the area where participants with and without disabilities are encouraged to participate together. The completely inclusive and wheelchair-accessible 5K race begins at 1:00PM followed by the first ever base race on the PPD Miracle Field. Reg. open: https://its-go-time.com/miracles-in-motion or http://miracleleaguewilm.org. Proceeds benefit yearly operations of Miracle League of Wilmington baseball program. BRAX Stadium 5510 Olsen Park Lane

FULL BELLY FEAST

2/27, 6pm: Enjoy a night of international cuisine inspired by the countries in which we work, the world beats of Axiom, and a wide array of both live and silent auction items from all over the world. See our award-winning inventions, and learn more about our expanding mission to benefit rural communities around the world. WECT’s Ashlea Kosikowski will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.

ENCORE BEST OF PARTY FOR DREAMS

2/27, 6pm: Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews. Tickets: encorepub.com: $15 adv / $20 day of / VIP: $40. (VIP includes balcony seating, food station, personalized waitstaff, parking; limited availability). Live music from The Midatlantic, comedy from our hosts, Pineapple-Shaped Lamps, tunes by DJ TIME, food from nominees, costume contest, cash bar, and Best Of 2016 awards galore!

All proceeds benefit DREAMS of Wilmington.

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AN EVENING ON THE RED CARPET

2/28, 7:30pm: Cucalorus Film Festival is hosting a red carpet soiree to share in the film industry’s night of uber celebration of the Oscars and adding a few sealed envelopes of their own. Cucalorus will announce the recipients of the first ever “Filmed in NC Fund” grants, an initiative of the Cucalorus Film Foundation and the NC Film Office to support indie filmmakers in the state. Creative black tie and formal attire to endure fashion judging with associated paparazzi, and watch on

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several giant screens the live broadcast of the Academy Awards from Hollywood. Fundraiser includes catered heavy hors d’oeuvres and craft “Cuc-tails” named after the best picture nominees. $100; www.cucalorus.org.

1223 N 23rd St. STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS BACKYARD BBQ

3/5, 10am: Carolina Beach Lake Park, gates will open at 10am. Renowned BBQ expert, Ed “The Pitmaster” Mitchell, will be part of the judging panel. There will also be a People’s Choice award given. Free admission but f $1 tasting tickets. BBQ plates, hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase from the Step Up For Soldiers tent.

Music w/Kenny Reeves & Trainwreck, Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot as well as dance performances by Beaches and Boots. BBQ contest entrants can get more information at www.stepupforsoldiers.org or contact Lisa Ritter at lisa@stepupforsoldiers.org.

doggone good pancake breakfast

3/4, 8am: Join us for a pancake breafast for Thalian Association Community Theatre to celebrate 101 Dalmatians. Tickets are $6.00 and must be purchased in advance by calling Becky at 910-617-1203. HWY 55 Burgers, Shakes, and Fries, 6331 Carolina Beach Rd.

take me to NEVERland

3/5, 6:30pm: Venture past the ‘second star to the right’ with hosts Cape Fear Literacy Council and Ashley Furniture Homestore to a Neverland evening of fun and fantasy, as we raise funds to make literacy a reality for hundreds of adults this year. CFLC provides

small group classes and one-to-one tutoring to help the nearly 40% of adults in the Cape Fear Region who struggle to read this page.

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ELECTION EDITION

2/19: TOP OF THE MORNIN’ On Friday evening TheatreNOW will host another episode of Faith and Begorrah’s gab session with “Top of the Mornin’ to Ya: Election Edition.” Written by local actress Penny Kohut, the show centers around two Irish talk-show hosts, a la “Hoda and Kathie Lee,” who take on all-things American politics. The comedy is served up with a three-course meal, prepared by Chef Denise Gordon. Tickets: $32. www.wilmingtontheatre.com sic by Jack Jack 180, rfood from Middle of the Island, vocal auction by Alan Perry, , extensive silent auction, beer, wine, cocktails, and more! $125 each. Watermark Marina, 4114 River Road

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Written & directed by Penny Kohut, 2/193/26. Tickets $32 Dinner, $18 & $15 Show Only. Faith and Begorrah are back and this time they are covering the 2016 Elections.

This Irish “Hoda & Kathie Lee” are taking every last “pun”ditty they can in this hilarious take on the American electoral race. All this is served with a heaping helping of deliciousness from Chef Denise’s kitchen for this St. Paddy’s Day themed show. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www.wilmingtontheatre.com.

THE ODD COUPLE

Through 2/21: This classic comedy opens as a group of guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results. (910) 367-5237, bigdawgpro@gmail.com, or through Brown Paper Tickets. $20 GA; $18 students, seniors, military and $15 all Thursday performances.

Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St.

THE BURIAL AT THEBES

2/18-21, 25-28: Commissioned to mark the centenary of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in

2004, The Burial At Thebes is Irish Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney’s verse translation of Sophocles’ great tragedy, Antigone - whose eponymous heroine is one of the most sharply individualized and compelling figures in Western drama. Faithful to the play’s time and place, The Burial at Thebes represents opposing voices as they enact the ancient conflict between family and state in a time of crisis, pitching the morality of private allegiance against that of public service. Above all, The Burial at Thebes honors the sovereign urgency and grandeur of Antigone, in which language speaks truth to power, then and now.

General Public- $15 Seniors, UNCW employees, and alum.$6-$12. UNCW Cultural Arts Mainstage Theatre, 5270 Randall Dr. BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL

Amy Carter and Paul Teal star as Bonnie Parker and Clyde Shaw in this electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country. City Stage Co. presents the original musical at City Stage, 21 N. Front St. Music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Don Black and book By Ivan Menchall. 2/19-21, 26-28, 8 p.m. $20$25. 910-342-0272.

PAGE TO STAGE

2/24, 6:30pm: Page to Stage Unlimited presents a series of staged readings of original, locally-written works offering a mix of comedy and drama with a different theme the fourth Wednesday of each month, performed by Page to Stage members. For February the theme is fitting: “Retrospection on Resolu-

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tions/Looking Forward, Looking Back”, as we all settle into the new year of 2016. The public is welcome to attend to enjoy and encouraged to give feedback in a nurturing environment to Page to Stage’s more than forty local members. For more information about the group visit: https://www.facebook.com/ pagetostageunlimited?_rdr=p. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. CAROUSEL

2/24-28 and 3/4-6, 8pm, or Sun., 3pm: Music by Richard Rodgers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the play, “Liliom” by Ferenc Molnar; adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer; original dances by Agnes de Mille. Set in a tight-knit fishing community in New England, the story revolves around the ill-fated love affair between the swaggering, carefree carnival barker Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan, the trusting mill worker whose heart he steals. Carousel is ultimately the uplifting story of the power of forgiveness and of belief in the human spirit, feat. songs like “If I Loved You”, “June Is Bustin’ out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, and some of Richard Rodgers’ most captivating instrumental music. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. $32.

(910) 632-2285 or online at thalianhall.org.

PATRIOT ACT AND DEMOCRACY SALON

2/25, 6pm: Los Angeles-based solo performer Mike Schlitt lands in Wilmington to perform his newest show PATRIOT ACT part of his Presidential Road Trip 2016—Live!

Adrian Monte, Matt Maloy, and Nicole Garneau co-host this solo show in conjunction with a Democracy Salon for an evening of art and conversation about democracy, the 14th Amendment, and what it means to be American. Pass-the-hat with a suggested donation. Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St.

THE SECRET GARDEN AUDITIONS

2/27, 10am: Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St., downtown Wilmington. A song and dance combination will be taught, no preparation needed. Directed and choreographed by David T. Loudermilk, runs 4/28-5/1 at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

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3/1-2, 7pm: Directed by Emmy Award winning animator, Michael Granberry. Dram Tree’s Tamara Mercer, Donn Lashley and Gil Johnson will produce “Temperst” with Mercer heading the production team. Auditions will take place at TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Callbacks on Wed., 3/3. Actors should bring a headshot and resumé and to prepare a short monologue (90 seconds or less/approximately 24 lines of text). Callbacks will consist of readings from the script. Roles available for late teens to adult, not for children. Actors interested in auditioning would need to commit to rehearsals throughout March and April. Performances will be Thurs.-Sun. at 7:30pm from 4/14-5/1 at the McEachern’s Warehouse, downtown Wilmington. 910-726-3545. www.dramtreeshakes. org to fill out audition, volunteer or production forms or for general information.

comedy DEAD CROW

2/19-20, 7 and 9:30pm: Matt Braunger’s television credits include a recurring role on NBC’s “Up All Night,” a series regular role on MADtv. Stand up on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with David

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Letterman, and more. • 2/26-27, 7pm and 9:30pm: Former Air America Radio writer and correspondent, Barry Crimmins is an internationally renowned political satirist and author of the acclaimed Seven Stories Press book “Never Shake Hands With A War Criminal” helped bring the Boston comedy scene into the modern age when he founded two of Boston’s most fabled clubs: The Ding Ho and Stitches. Such acts as Steven Wright, Paula Poundstone, Bobcat Goldthwait, Kevin Meaney, Jimmy Tingle and many, many others cut their comedic teeth. Dead Crow Comedy Room: 265 N Front St. deadcrowcomedy. com

music/concerts ARTISTRY IN JAZZ BIG BAND ORCHESTRA

2/20, 7pm: Our repertoire consists of arrangements by Stan Kenton, Lennie Niehaus, Bill Holman, Gene Roland, Bill Russo, Bill Mathieu, Hank Levy and others. Other styles performed are by Ted Heath, Perez Prado, Les Brown, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey and Glenn Miller.

Contact Jerry at artistryinjazz.net for booking info. Church Fund Raiser / Potluck Dance to Big Band swing. Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church, 800 Piner Road

ILM SACRED HARP SINGERS

2/24, 1:30pm: Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music and raise your voice in song. This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp.

Sacred Harp and related shape-note styles are the oldest continuous singing traditions in the United States. Surviving as a living tradition in parts of the South, notably Georgia and Alabama, Sacred Harp music has been discovered by new generations of singers who have spread the heritage across North America and to Australia and Europe. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. Learn more about this singing at http://bit.ly/WilmNCSacredHarp. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

CHRISTOPHER JACOBSON RECITAL

2/26, 7:30pm: Wilmington Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the Music at First concert series are thrilled to present concert organist Christopher Jacobson in recital. The program is free and open to the public. A reception with the artist follows the recital. Please join us on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 7:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Wilmington for this special event. The program includes several beautiful transcriptions that showcase the orchestral sounds of the historic 1928 E.M. Skinner pipe organ, as well as works of Bach, Dupre, and Vierne. Music at First, 125 S. 3rd St.

ALL-BACH CONCERT

2/28, 7:30pm: CMW presents its third “Simply Classical” concert with an all-Bach program featuring the Magnolia Baroque Ensemble.

On Sunday, February 28th this nonet of gifted musicians, hailing from the Oberlin Conservatory, Vivaldi Project, DC’s Handel Baroque Orchestra and NCSA artist faculty, will perform the rousing Cantata No. 51 for baroque

trumpet and soprano, the exquisite orchestral B minor Suite, and Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. Experience these remarkable masterpieces LIVe on Sunday, February 28 at 7:30 pm at Beckwith Recital Hall. $30 / $15 for young professionals. Free for youth ages 18 and under. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr. HEALING SOUND CONCERT

2/28, 2pm: African drumming, Tibetan bowls and relaxing harp music. Bring your own drum if you have one, and join Perry Smith as he leads everyone into unity. We will then calm down into a meditative state as Dr. Nickie Golden works her magic with Tibetan bowls. The various vibrations respond to your chakras bringing you into alignment with your spirit.Beautiful sounds of the harp, played by Julie Rehder, continue to relax your mind, body and soul. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave.

CONCERTS ON COLLEGE

The Accidentals will play Sun., 2/28, 5:30pm, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

Donations will benefit scholarships awarded to UNCW students and the music ministry of Wesley Memorial. The Accidentals are a group of UNCW students who love to play music and perform. The program will include selections by J.S. Bach, Astor Piazzolla, and Carlos Gardel. www.welcometowesley.com.

910-791-4092. 1401 S College Rd.

dance CONTRA DANCE

An evening of energetic, contemporary American country dancing—exercise that’s actually FUN, done to live music by Box of Chocolates band - fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. Come solo, with friends or a partner. 2nd and 4th Tues each month. All ages welcome. Fifth Ave. United Methodist Church, 409 S. Fifth Ave.

VALENTINE’S SWING DANCE

2/20, 6:30pm: Dance the night away to the sounds of a live 30-piece big band orchestra.

All ages are welcome to this fun, swing experience, so feel free to invite family, friends, co-workers, groups, other churches, etc. Get into the mood of the evening by dressing to the nines. Ladies: Pull out your bow-collared blouses and trumpet skirts; gents, put on your slacks and wingtip shoes; retired mili-

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20) “Old paint on a canvas, as it ages, sometimes becomes transparent,” playwright Lillian Hellman said. “When that happens, it is possible to see the original lines: a tree will show through a woman’s dress, a child makes way for a dog, a large boat is no longer on an open sea.” Why does this happen? Because the painter changed his or her mind. Early images were replaced, painted over. I suspect that a metaphorical version of this is underway in your life. Certain choices you made in the past got supplanted by choices you made later. They disappeared from view. But now those older possibilities are re-emerging for your consideration. I’m not saying what you should do about them. I simply want to alert you to their ghostly presence so they don’t cause confusion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Let’s talk about your mouth. Since your words flow out of it, you use it to create and shape a lot of your experiences. Your mouth is also the place where food and drink enter your body, as well as some of the air you breathe. So it’s crucial to fueling every move you make. You experience the beloved sense of taste in your mouth. You use your mouth for kissing and other amorous activities. With its help, you sing, moan, shout, and laugh. It’s quite expressive, too. As you move its many muscles, you send out an array of emotional signals. I’ve provided this summary in the hope of inspiring you to celebrate your mouth, Taurus. It’s prime time to enhance your appreciation of its blessings!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Poet Barbara Hamby says the Russian word “ostyt” can be used to describe “a cup of tea that is too hot, but after you walk to the next room and return, it is too cool.” A little birdie told me this may be an apt metaphor for a current situation in your life. I completely understand if you wish the tea had lost less of its original warmth and was exactly the temperature you like—neither burning nor tepid. But that won’t happen unless you try to reheat it, which would change the taste. So what should you do? One way or the other, a compromise will be necessary. Do you want the lukewarm tea or the hot tea with a different flavor?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Russian writer Ivan Turgenev was a Scorpio. Midway through his first novel “Rudin,” his main character, Dmitrii Nikolaevich Rudin, alludes to a problem that affects many Scorpios. “Do you see that apple tree?” Rudin asks a woman companion. “It is broken by the weight and abundance of its own fruit.” Ouch!

I want very much for you Scorpios to be spared a fate like that in the coming weeks. I propose you scheme about how you will express the immense creativity welling up in you. Don’t let your lush and succulent output go to waste.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Coloring books for adults are best-sellers. Tightly-wound folks relieve their stress by using crayons and markers to brighten up black-and-white drawings of butterflies, flowers, mandalas, and pretty fishes. I highly recommend you avoid this type of recreation in the next three weeks, as it would send the wrong message to your subconscious mind. You should expend as little energy as possible working within frameworks that others have made. You need to focus on designing and constructing your own frameworks.

Asking Sagittarians to be patient may be akin to ordering a bonfire to burn more politely. But it’s my duty to inform you of the cosmic tendencies, so I will request your forbearance for now. How about some nuances to make it more palatable? Here’s a quote from author David G. Allen: “Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.” Novelist Gustave Flaubert: “Talent is a long patience.” French playwright Moliere: “Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.” Writer Ann Lamott: “Hope is a revolutionary patience.” I’ve saved the best for last, from Russian novelist Irène Némirovsky: “Waiting is erotic.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

The Old Testament’s book of Leviticus presents a long list of forbidden activities and declares anyone who commits them should be punished. You’re not supposed to get tattoos, have messy hair, consult oracles, work on Sunday, wear clothes that blend wool and linen, plant different seeds in the same field, or eat snails, prawns, pigs, and crabs. (It’s OK to buy slaves, though.) We laugh at how absurd it would be for us to obey these outdated rules and prohibitions, and yet many of us retain a superstitious loyalty toward guidelines and beliefs that are almost equally obsolete. Here’s the good news, Cancerian: Now is an excellent time to dismantle or purge your own fossilized formulas.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) “I would not talk so much about myself if there were anybody else whom I knew as well,” philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau said. In accordance with your astrological constitution, Leo, I authorize you to use this declaration as your own almost any time you feel like it. But I do suggest you make an exception to the rule during the next four weeks. In my opinion, it will be time to focus on increasing your understanding of the people you care about—even if that effort takes time and energy away from your quest for ultimate self-knowledge. Don’t worry: You can return to emphasizing Thoreau’s perspective by the equinox.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You are entering the inquisitive phase of your astrological cycle. One of the best ways to thrive during the coming weeks will be to ask more questions than you have since you were 5-years-old. Curiosity and good listening skills will be superpowers you should you strive to activate. For now, what matters most is not what you already know but rather what you need to find out. It’s a favorable time to gather information about riddles and mysteries that have perplexed you for a

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long time. Be super-receptive and extra wide-eyed!

“If you ask for help, it comes, but not in any way you’d ever know.” Poet Gary Snyder said that, and now I’m passing it on to you, Capricorn. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to think deeply about the precise kinds of help you would most benefit from—even as you loosen up your expectations about how requests for aid might be fulfilled. Be aggressive in seeking assistance, but ready and willing to be surprised as it arrives.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) For a limited time only, 153 is your lucky number. Mauve and olive are your colors of destiny, the platypus is your power animal, and torn burlap mended with silk thread is your magic texture. I realize all of this may sound odd, but it’s the straight-up truth. The nature of the cosmic rhythms are rather erratic right now. To be in maximum alignment with the irregular opportunities that are headed your way, you should probably make yourself magnificently mysterious, even to yourself. To quote an old teacher, this might be a good time to be “so unpredictable that not even you know what’s going to happen.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) In the long-running TV show “M*A*S*H*,” the character Sidney Freedman was a psychiatrist who did his best to nurture the mental health of the soldiers in his care. He sometimes departed from conventional therapeutic approaches. In the series finale, he delivered the following speech, which I believe is highly pertinent to your current quest for good mental hygiene: “I told you people something a long time ago, and it’s just as pertinent today as it was then. Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice: Pull down your pants and slide on the ice.”

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Your only admission is to bring a finger food to share at the community table in the Family Life Center at the rear of our campus, where the dance will be held. Special appreciation to Artistry In Jazz Orchestra and The Grove Worship Ministry for making this event possible. Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 800 Piner Rd. BELLYDANCE WITH KAITLYN

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2/20, 4pm: Bellydance workshop with Kaitlyn Bellydance! These workshops are $40 per person, or $35 per person if registered by 2/10. Visit www.babsmcdance.com or call 910-395-5090 to register. Kaitlyn is a professional bellydance artist who is based on the coast of North Carolina. Her dance experience began as a child with formal training in ballet, tap and jazz. She is always inspired by the ancient art of Middle Eastern dance and immerses herself in the art by studying and teaching various styles that include Egyptian and Cabaret, American Tribal Style®, and Tribal Fusion. Kaitlyn’s other passion is Indian dance and studies Classical & Folk Indian styles. She is the creative director of her student performance troupe “Apsara” and is an event producer in her area. Visit: www.KaitlynBellydance.com. Babs McDance Studio, 6782 Market St.

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Thalian Association Community Theatre is seeking artists for 21st Orange Street ArtsFest, Memorial Day weekend, Sat., 5/28, 10am-6pm, and Sun., 5/29, 10am-5pm. The celebrated street fair will return to Orange Street next to the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, with some exhibitors inside the building. The popular juried festival is the largest springtime arts festival in downtown Wilmington and will feature over 80 artists with $550 in prize money. 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 4/30. Details about booth rental, deadlines and application process please visit wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or email Samantha Herrick, slherrick@thalian.org.

Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St.

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Artists needed 34th Annual Juried Spring Show and Sale. This show will be open April 8-10, 2016 in Wilmington, NC during the annual NC Azalea Festival. Juror/judge for this show will be Chad Matthew Smith of Durham, NC. Smith is represented nationally in galleries from New York to Colorado and his work is collected internationally. Submissions may be made through 2/29. Show open to all artists 18 years of age and older and will include original works in painting, pastel, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital imaging, fiber art, mixed media and three-dimensional work. Monetary and merchandise awards will be in excess of $4,000. www.wilmingtonart. org or call 910-343-4370 for a full prospectus.

BOSEMAN GALLERY: ALL STUDENT SHOW

2/25, 5:30pm: This annual, juried exhibition features student work. Traditionally over 75 pieces are submitted, including drawings, watercolors, oils, photography, acrylics, ceramics, sculptures and experimental media. A UNC Wilmington alumnus/alumna or community member is selected to juror the show and selects the awards, including Best of Show, which is purchased for the University Union Permanent Art Collection. UNCW Boseman Art Gallery, 601 S College Rd.

ARTS IN WILMINGTON MEETUP

2/24, 5:30pm: Calling all Artists, Arts Professionals, and Arts Advocates! Join Arts In Wilmington for our monthly meetup. Meet new friends and meet the owner and staff of Art In Bloom! 210 Princess St.

WINTER WORKS ON PAPER

Take a reprieve from the hustle and bustle and enter a world of serenity and quiet that only a blanket of snow puts on the world. Sit down, relax and enjoy the soft restful solitude of winter. Watercolors and monoprints on museum quality papers by artist Janette K. Hopper. Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

INTERLUDE

3/3, 6pm: Join us as we celebrate the connection between music and art with paintings

by Spectrum Gallery’s artists. The opening reception will also benefit The CARE Project. There will be live music, wine and light refreshments. Free and open to the public.

Spectrum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd.

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Exhibits: José Bernal: Obra de Arte, through 2/26: First retrospective of Cuban born-American artist José Bernal (1925-2010). Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, Bernal excelled at both music and visual art as a child and, after receiving his Master’s Degree, began his teaching career while continuing to produce his artwork. In 1961, Bernal was arrested for unpatriotic behavior for refusal to work in the sugar cane fields. After this incident, Bernal and his wife Estela secured visas for themselves and their three children to leave Cuba for America and, by 1962, relocated to Chicago. Although he rarely exhibited, Bernal worked prolifically, producing hundreds of works throughout his lifetime and exploring the various mediums of painting, collage, assemblage and ceramics. • 2/6-7/11: Raise the Curtain: Galleries become two working studios in this presentation of the original front curtain unveiled October 12, 1858 during the premier opening of Wilmington’s Thalian Hall. The 32’ curtain painted by Russell Smith, Hudson River-inspired Pennsylvania artist, undergoes conserva?tion treatment while local artists paint a 19’ x 32’ replica of the venerable scene, featuring arrival of Viking long ships to Apollo’s temple, as oracles are read on the eve of the Olympic games.

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

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early

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days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9.00 adult, $8.00 senior/ military, $5.00 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

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

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

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 7621669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

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

10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd.

(910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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

BATTLESHIP

Ham Radio Club Party throughout North Carolina, 10am-10pm. The North Carolina QSO Party for amateur radio will be held February 28, 2016, and we will be operating from BB55 for the event. The USS North Carolina is worth extra bonus points for those amateur radio operators who make a contact with the club via amateur radio on board the ship. The amateur radio call sign for the ship is NI4BK. For more information about the NC QSO radio events, call 910-367-1758. USS Battleship NC, 1 Battleship Rd. NE

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Planetarium film: “Cosmic Castaways”: — Most stars lie within the boundaries of vast galaxies, but some find themselves alone deep within voids. These are the Cosmic Castaways.Show times: 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3pm, 3:45pm. Free for members or with general admission Free for members or with GA. 814 Market Street

sports/recreation R ACE 13.1 WILMINGTON

2/21, 7am: The Race 13.1 Wilmington half marathon, 10k and 5k event returns for its second year on Feb. 21, 2016 after a very successful inaugural race in 2015! The event will once again start and finish at Lumina Station, the “shopping village by the beach” with a route that features the city’s beautiful Cross City Trail as well as the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s campus. Check out https://race131.com/races/race-13-1-wilmington-nc/details for all of our pricing details.

Lumina Station, 1900 Eastwood Rd.

RUN FOR RAY TRAIL RUN

2/20, 8:30am: Coastal NC’s premiere trail running event. Located on the packed pine straw trails on the low bluffs near Town Creek, The Brunswick Nature Park once again will play host to the event. Stacked looped single track trail system offers runners a challenging adventure, with many vistas just above the creek and just below a canopy of pine.

Top finishers are given the most unique prizes in trail running – custom Powell-Peralta skate decks, just like Ray would have liked it.

Brunswick Nature Park, 2601 River Rd.

RACE 13.1 WILMINGTON

2/21, 7am: Half marathon, 10k and 5k event returns for its second year. The event will once start and finish at Lumina Station, the “shopping village by the beach” with a route that features the city’s beautiful Cross City Trail as well as the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s campus. Check out https:// race131.com/races/race-13-1-wilmington-

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film

ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Parental participation is required. Free with museum admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street PRE-K PLANETARIUM PAJAMA PARTY

CREATED EQUAL FILM SERIES

Cape Fear Museum presents the series at New Hanover County Public Library in the New Hanover Room at their main branch located at 201 Chestnut Street: 1/30, 2pm: “The Loving Story.” • Films at New Beginning Church, located at 3120 Alex Trask Drive: 2/23, 7pm, “Freedom Riders.” These films chronicle the long and sometimes violent effort to achieve the rights enumerated in the Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—for all Americans. The fight for racial equality played itself out in communities around the South, and it’s important that we reflect on and remember the struggles that ended legally sanctioned racial segregation. Created Equal film set is made possible through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, as part of its Bridging Cultures initiative, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

BATTLE OF FORKS ROAD DOC

2/21, 3pm: A short documentary chronicling the Civil War era skirmish, the participation of United States Colored Troops and the reenactments which have happened at the site which is on CAM’s campus. Conversation and Q&A follows with filmmaker Adam Alphin and Civil War historian Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Department of History UNC Wilmington. Sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.

BATTLE OF FORKS ROAD

2/21 3pm: A short documentary chronicling the Civil War era skirmish, the participation of United States Colored Troops and the reenactments which have happened at the site which is on CAM’s campus. Conversation and Q&A follows with filmmaker Adam Alphin and Civil War historian Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Department of History UNC Wilmington. Sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

CAROL

2/19, 6pm: Enjoy bedtime stories under the stars in the Museum’s digital planetarium!

Children and parents will explore the night sky, make star pictures, and sing star songs.

Pajamas and blankies are encouraged and kids are welcome to bring their favorite bedtime stuffed animal. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Parental participation is required. Space is limited to 50; participants must pre-register by calling 910798-4362 or email cfmprograms@nhcgov. com. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

KIDS AT CAM

Guest dancers from the Wilmington School of Ballet will perform a dance inspired by our exhibitions. Dancers will lead fun, dancethemed activities for all to enjoy. The Cameron Art Museum will offer hands-on art projects that you can take home. Don’t miss this afternoon of creativity, inspiration and art! All ages Welcome. No pre-reg. necessary; parental supervision required at all times. Donation appreciated. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 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 alwayshungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase.

We also do custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with all the characters and even step onstage and be a part of the action. 2/20: The Mystery of Oakdale Cemetery 2/27: The Mystery of Harker’s Island; 3/5: The Mystery of The Cotton Exchange; 3/12: The Mystery of Bald Head Island; 3/19: The Mystery of Seabreeze; 3/26: The Mystery of Blackbeard

2/22-26, 7pm (Wed., 4pm): Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) spots the beautiful, elegant Carol (Cate Blanchett) perusing the doll ROLLING WITH RAMPS 2/25, 10am: Explore the world around us with displays in a 1950s Manhattan department hands-on activities, experiments and fun in store. The two women develop a fast bond. In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s seminal novel The Price of Salt, Carol follows these two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected Cape Fear Museum welcomes little explorers who love affair. As conventional norms want to try hands-on activities at the new outdoor of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story museum park on Feb. 18. “How My Body Moves” emerges to reveal the resilience will involve an interactive story time, as well as of the heart in the face of change. exploration stations, all perfect for kids ages 3 to 6 Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

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kids stuff HOW MY BODY MOVES

(parental supervision required). The program begins at 10 a.m. and is absolutely free with museum admission. Cape Fear Museum is located at 814 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, NC.

2/18, 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

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lectures/readings GOING GREEN BOOK CLUB

First Tues of ea. month, 6pm. 2016 will feature a nice range of themes, plus a couple of back-ups just in case obtaining any turned out to be problematic. Valerie is working on the final order in which we’ll read these, but has already picked the order for January, February, March, and April. These four selections are in stock at Old Books on Front Street, for those who’d like to get a head start. Book Club Members receive a discount on book club purchases. 3/1: Life Everlasting, by Bernd Heinrich; 4/5: Speaking for Nature: The Literary Naturalists, from Transcendentalism to the Birth of the American. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

PEDALING FOR PAGES BOOK CLUB

Arrive by bike to receive the bicycle discount everyday. We do have a bike rack just outside the door and two more on the block. The group will read a selection that includes, fiction, biography, history, and memoir. Open to all levels of bicycle interest and ability.

Meetings are last Thursday of the month at 6 PM. Feb-Major Taylor; March-Mud, Sweat and Gears by Joe Kurmaskie (bicycle tour across Canada with his family!); April-Fat Tire Flyer by Charlie Kelly (history of early days of mountain biking by those who lived it); MayJoyride by Mia Birk (National Bike Month so its a book about advocacy and working towards a more cycling friendly world); June: Half Man, Half Bike. The Life of Eddy Merckx

by William Futheringhom; July: The Yellow Jersey by Ralph Hurne; August: Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk, and Triumph on the Path Less Traveled by Rebecca Rusch; Oct: Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery by Greg Moody; Nov: Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling by BikeSnobNYC. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. MUSIC IN CUBA

Come hear, experience and learn more about the vibrant music and musical cultural history of Cuba with Natalie L. Boeyink, who will give an overview through lecture, audio and film clips. Held in conjunction with Cameron Art Museum’s current exhibition José Bernal Obra de Arte, on view through Feb. 21, 2016. Boeyink is a jazz lecturer at UNC Wilmington in the Department of Music. Purchase seats CAM’s: www. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

Latimer House Book Talks

2/25, 11am: The Latimer House Book Talks sponsored by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society have been announced by their organizer Elaine Henson. For years Elaine, a local historian, has arranged these talks which features local authors who write about the history the Lower Cape Fear. Presented at the Latimer House at 126 South Third Street at 11am, an optional lunch will be provided in the tea room at noon. The cost is $5 for the lecture and $15 if you stay for lunch. Reservations are required by Tuesday on the week of the talk. Call 910-762-0492, please leave a message after hours. Beverly Tetterton will talk about her good friend Dr. Robert Fales’ (1907-1995) and his book, Wilmington Yes-

teryear published in 1984. As Special Collections Librarian at the New Hanover Public Library’s North Carolina Room, Beverly mentored Dr. Fales’ research to add to his lifelong Wilmington Memories for the book. It is filled with the author’s collection of photos and post cards and narrated with his recollections and comments. Latimer House, 126 S.Third St. WILMINGTON 10 BOOK DISCUSSION

2/26, 7pm: UNC professor of African American & Diaspora Studies Kenneth Janken shares “The Wilmington Ten: Violence, Injustice, and the Rise of Black Politics in the 1970s.” His book examines the 1971 events

LATINO BOOK CLUB

2/27, 7pm: Members will bring a piece by their favorite U.S. Latino author. It can be a poem, a short story, or a short piece from a novel or non-fiction. Too be inclusive, try to choose an English text and, of course, by a U.S. Latino author. Anyone is welcome! No Spanish speaking required. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

classes ART CLASSES

Tuesday mornings, 10-12: Drawing With Pencils, two hour classes for four weeks, $80; Tuesday afternoons, 2-4: Painting With Acrylics, two hour classes for four weeks, $80. • Wednesday and Friday mornings, 10-12, Painting With Oils, two hour classes for four weeks, $80.

As part of Cameron Art Museum’s José Bernal • Wednesday afternoons, 2-4, DrawObra de Arte exhibition, they will welcome ing With Pencils, two hour classes for Natalaie L. Boeyink to present a lecture on the four weeks, $80. • Friday afternoons, vibrant music and cultural history of Cuba. Boey- 2-4, Painting with Water Colors, two hour classes, four weeks, $80. DeWitt ink—who is a jazz music lecturer at UNCW in the Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure. 910 Department of Music—utilize multimedia, such 547-8115

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as audio and film clips, in conjunction with her talk. Admission can be purchased online at www. cameronartmuseum.org.

in Wilmington, NC and the subsequent movement for justice that strongly influenced the wider African American freedom struggle.

Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

HIIT BOOTCAMP

Coupled with great nutrition, this 60-minute workout will help you reach or maintain your fitness goals. High repetition weight training, TRX, and abdominal exercises along with cardio intervals which is an amazing combination that works. You don’t have to run long distances on a treadmill to have great cardio strength.

Interval-style training! Shape Fitness Group, 6622 Gordon Rd.

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Riverboat Landing ◆ 2 Market Street (910) 763-7227 ◆ www.riverboatlanding.com

HOT YOGA

True beginners yoga. Teacher will tell you what you need to do in class and you can watch the other students. This basic series of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises, practiced in a hot room, is taught in a manner that allows the practice to be done by beginners, people with limited mobility, and people with chronic illness, but is also challenging enough for athletes. Wilmington Bikram Yoga, 5424 Oleander Dr.

PAINTING CLASS

Simple and fun painting designs along with friends and wine every Wed, 3pm. Afterwards, stick around for the best sunset view in Wilmington, NC right off our river deck. The class will held inside during winter months.

River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water Street, Suite 1A.

PORT CITY JAZZERCISE

Jazzercise Dance Mix, Mon, Wed, Thurs and Friâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Torch fat, sculpt lean muscle and crush calories with this high intensity workout that mixes dance-based cardio with strength training. â&#x20AC;˘ Express Class, Wed. and Thurs.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Class can vary from dance mix, interval, fusion or core. â&#x20AC;˘ Strength 60, Wedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Full 60 minutes of fat-burning, muscle sculpting, and strength training. â&#x20AC;˘ Strength 45, Thursâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Forge the tight, lean body youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for while the pulse-pounding playlist distracts you from the burn. 45 minute hard-core muscle sculpting strength workout. 5425 Oleander Drive Ste. 8

REIKI SHARE

2/22, 6:30pm: On this night, we open our door for Reiki to anyone who walks in between 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Release your stress and feel relaxed, balanced, calm and rejuvenated. No minimum donation. Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 4320 Wrightsville Avenue

GROWING PLANTS FROM SEEDS

2/23, 1pm: Pender County Extension Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau will offer a seed germination workshop at the Pender County Extension auditorium, 801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw. Focus will be on techniques and materials needed to plant seeds indoors plus how to transplant seedlings to the garden at the appropriate time. Presenter, Steve Bundy, Pender County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, will cover the importance of lighting, water and fertilization, along with the collecting and saving of seeds. Garden gloves encouraged. Limited to 25 participants. Attendees are asked to pre-register. $5 registration fee. Cash or check payments only, no credit cards accepted; checks are preferred.

Please call Pender County Extension Agent, Tim Mathews, at 910-604-4286 to register or for more information. 801 Sourth Walker St.

INTRO TO MEDITATION

2/26, 7pm: Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. The practice leads to the development of concentration, connection, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. The workshop includes meditation instruction, guided meditation practice and Q&A. New and experienced meditators are welcome, led by Sharon Salzberg. UNCWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Warwick Center Ballroom, 601 S. College Rd.

PIANO MASTER CLASS

Cape Fear Music Teachers Association will present a piano master class with Akiko Yamazaki, 2/20, 9am-1pm, Windermere Pres-

byterian Church on Eastwood Road. Participating students are preparing for the NC Music Teachers Association Festival at UNCW in March. Yamazaki is a performer and educator based in Chapel Hill, NC, who holds a master of music degree in piano performance and pedagogy from Northwestern University, and a bachelor of music in piano performance with highest distinction from UNC-Chapel Hill. Registration is $10 for non-members who wish to observe the master class. CFMTA members and their students and families may observe free of charge. Joanne Riesz, 910-262-6224.

Windermere Presbyterian Church, 104 Windemere Rd. INTEGRATIVE HEALING ARTS

2/27, 8:30am: Gentle Beginner Yoga 8:309:15am w/Lisa Keating. Bring yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Lisa will lead you through gentle yoga postures and breathwork as you find and connect with your inner self. Workshops 9:30am-4:15pm: Delve into information provided by knowledgeable teachers and learn about yourself through self-hypnosis, hand analysis, psychic and intuitive practices, physical movement, meditation, massage, and more. Learn to maintain the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual body in a timeless condition of vibrant natural harmony. We offer four session with 19 different workshops to choose from. Go to unitywil.com/news to Integrated Healing Arts Workshops and download the brochure.

WRITERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNBLOCK WORKSHOP

2/28, 2pm: Do you sometimes stare at a blank page and â&#x20AC;&#x153;sweat it out,â&#x20AC;? hoping inspiration will strike? Or are you stuck somewhere between plot charts and characters, unable to move your story forward? Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a seasoned writer in need of a new spark, or a beginner building self-confidence, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll benefit from participating in this workshop. Participants may bring a challenging paragraph or sentence. Join award-winning writer Christine Moughamian for fun activities designed to let your creative juices flow! Register: www. meetup.com/writers-618/events/228589532.

Christine now (910) 508-6898. Fee: $25.

Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

FREE PRUNING WORKSHOP

2/28, 2pm: Join us for a free pruning workshop at the New Hanover County Arboretum.

We will be demonstrating pruning techniques on all kinds of garden plants. Free and open to the public. Please call (910) 798-7660 to let us know if you plan to attend. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.

GRATITUDE MEDITATION

2/29, 6:30pm: Gratitude Meditation is the greatest gift we can give to ourselves.

Through gratitude we can connect to our higher self, to assure harmony and peace in our daily lives. Join us for a beautiful meditation as we achieve balance through gratitude for all our blessings on our early journey.

No minimum donation required. Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 4320 Wrightsville Ave.

FENCING CLASS

Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week beginning fencing class starts March 1st at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym.

Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for

ages 8 - 80. Cost is $50 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2016.

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2/24: PRO-DAY LANDSCAPING: Annual Pro Day 2016 for landscapers will take place at Cape Fear Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Campus (4500 Blue Clay Rd.) on Feb. 24.

Pesticide credits will be given in four categories, L, D, N, X. Folks should arrive to register at 8:30 a.m. More information about the day can be obtained by contacting the NHC Cooperative Extension office at 910-798-7660.

accredited instructor. Tileston Gym, St. Mary, 5th and Ann sts.

MASTER POTTER JOHN BRITT WORKSHOP

3/5, 10am: John Britt, Master Potter and Author of, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes: Glazing and Firing at Cone 4-7,â&#x20AC;? will present a 2 day Workshop March 5th and 6th at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. This will be a Demo/Lecture and potters of all levels are welcome! Must sign up at the Leland Cultural Arts Center website by Feb 26th. 1212 Magnolia Village Way

OPEN WATER SCUBA

3/7, 10am: If you have always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparal-

leled adventure, and see the world beneath the waves, start here. Earn your scuba diving certification with the NAUI Open Water Diver course â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular and widely recognized scuba courses.

Each course includes classroom, pool, and open water experience. Equipment and book are provided, but students will need to provide their own mask, fins, and snorkel (details provided at first class). 23 contact hours. Dates: March 7-10, M-Th, Locations and times vary. http://cfcc.edu/ ce/schedule-of-classes/?term=scuba.

Cape Fear Community College, Front St.

clubs/notices PRO DAY LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS

2/24, 8:30am: The annual Pro Day 2016 will be at Cape Fear Community College â&#x20AC;&#x201C; North Campus, 4500 Blue Clay Road, Castle Hayne, NC Registration at the event is from 8:30 am to 8:45 am, Wednesday morning.

Pesticide credits applied for â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 in categories L, D, N, X For more information please call: NHC Cooperative Extension Office (910) 7987660. Cape Fear Community College, North Campus, McKeithan Center, 4500 Blue Clay Road

brick streets public meeting

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Hall (103 N. 3rd St.). The agenda will be the same for both meetings.

HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS

2/22, 7pm: Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear will meet at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. This discussion group topic, “What Really Matters?” is adapted from an article by Andy Norman, PhD., “Getting Humanism Right-Side Up”.

This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP: www.meetup.com/humanism-182

pc young professionals

Networking social for young professionals.

Free apps, Business Card Raffle, No cost or membership required to attend. Bring business cards and some of your favorite friends and co–workers. Business Card Raffle: $100 off your next ride from Event Shuttle Service, $40 to Coastal Massage & Bodywork, $125 Linked Incoaching session from Pivot Launch Coaching, $25 to Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

NEW HANOVER NAACP MEETING

2/25, 7pm: The New Hanover NAACP monthly meeting is Thursday, February 25, 7pm at St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross Street, Wilmington. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 910-798-2004 or email nhcnaacp@gmail. com. St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St.

TIDEWATER CAMELLIA CLUB

2/27, 1pm: New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. This historic show is free and open to the public from 1-4ppm. The 66th show attracts exhibitors from all over the Southeastern United States. Camellia experts will display over 1,000 blooms for evaluation

by American Camellia Society judges.Floral arrangements highlighting camellias will also be presented by various garden clubs.

A children’s art display will be presented by local elementary schools students. An excellent selection of camellias will be available for purchase. (910) 509-1792. www.tidewatercamelliaclub.org.

CF CHAPTER AACA CAR SHOW

3/5, 11:30am: The Cape Fear Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America will conduct its 44th Annual Antique Automobile Show at Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Dr. Participants can expect to view over 100 antique automobiles from throughout the Cape Fear region. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 11:30 a.m. Judging begins at noon with the Trophy Award Ceremony scheduled for 3pm. Pre-reg. is $15; day-of-show registration is $20. Pre-reg: www.capefear.aaca.com. Matt Hinson, 910471-0797, matthew.c.hinson@gmail.com.

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB

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

CAPE FEAR KNITTERS

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

CF WEDDING ASSOCIaTION

Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. www.capefearweddingassociation.com

YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC

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downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm.

Ages 18-35.

COUPON CLUB

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

culinary PC BREW BUS

Port City Brew Bus offers public brewery tours that are open to anyone 21 years or older. Eat a hearty breakfast before the tour.

We will have pretzels, snacks, and water but there isn’t a stop for lunch. Visit three breweries to experience their facilities, understand the brewing process unique to their beers and enjoy samples of their offerings. $55. www.portcitybrewbus.com. (910) 679-6586

NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD TRUCK NIGHT

Thursdays, 6pm: Steviemack’s International Food Company. Your neighborhood food truck at your neighborhood watering hole.

Bring your friends and family to eat supper.

Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.

WINE AND WINGS

Wed., 6:30pm: Who doesn’t want to wear a wig while drinking half priced wine? We also have half priced desserts too! AND a photo booth set up with props! You bring your friends and wigs, we provide the fun! NeMa Lounge & Eatery, 225 S. Water St.

PC JAVA ROASTERY TOUR

Join us at Port City Java’s Corporate Headquarters for our monthly public roastery tour, coffee cupping & home brewing class! Learn how coffee is grown, harvested, processed and roasted through a tour of our facilities and see a formal coffee cupping to demonstrate the “taste of place” that makes each coffee so unique. See us demonstrate a few different brewing methods you can use to achieve that perfect PCJ cup at home. Tour groups limited to six people. Tickets available for $15/person. portcityjava.com.

TASTE CAROLINA FOOD TOURS

Sample an eclectic assortment of downtown restaurants, enjoy food and drink, and meet some of the city’s best chefs. Public parking available. Saturday tours include a 2:30pm Downtown Afternoon Tasting Tour ($50/person) and a 3pm Downtown Dinner & Drinks Tour ($65/person). A 10am Farmers’ Market Tour ($75/person), and cooking class also available. tastecarolina.net

FRIDAY NIGHT GRUB AND SUDS

Enjoy some amazing food and super-high quality craft beer, every Friday evening, with Steviemack’s International Food Company at WBC. Free samples of the weekly “firkin” brew. Wilmington Brewing Company, 824 S. Kerr Ave.

WILMINGTON VEGAN POTLUCKS

Wilmington Vegan Supper Club Potlucks take place every first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at Kitchen & Lounge at South Front Apartments, located on Greenfield Street at 2nd Street, across the street from Satellite.

Bring a vegan dish to share, and swap recipes and socialize. Wilmington Vegan Lending Library will be there for you to grab a book as well. Bring a list of ingredients along with your dish (or even better, the recipe!.

Dishes absolutely must be completely vegan—no meat, no fish, no dairy, no eggs, no

chicken stock, no honey, and so on. Bring a plate, utensils, and a drink. http://wilmingtonvegan.com FERMENTAL: YEAR 3

3/5, 4pm: Fermental hosts an afternoon and evening of live music, giveaways, rare beers, cask ale, fine wines, and a visit from the Catch Food Truck and Momma Rocks Dessert Truck will be on site to celebrate three years in business.

Live music begins at 5pm and features a few Fermental favorites: Paul Obernesser [blues], Jason Ashby [folk], Boba Funk [soul-funk] and more. Fermental, 7250 Market St.

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB

Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.

FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done!

Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

WILMINGTON WINE SHOP

Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends

afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back

1001 International Dr. 910-256-9480.

FORTUNATE GLASS

TASTING HISTORY TOURS Looking to taste your way across Pleasure Island? Well, don’t miss out on their Tasting History Tours. Folks will be sip and nibble their way through Carolina Beach, and see what local restaurants have to offer, as well as learn about the history island. Tickets are only $32.50 and can be purchased by calling 910-622-6046 or logging onto www.tastinghistorytours.com. deck. And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY

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

RED BANK WINE

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

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

Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist destination, the island has weathered destructive fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more. Tasting History takes you through the streets of Carolina Beach and into a few of the restaurants to taste some of what the locals have to offer. Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and tasty eats. $32.50. www. tastinghistorytours.com. 910-6226046.

CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER

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

Free • Beer Infusement Thurs.: Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. Free.

support groups TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

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

You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING

Tues., 6:30pm: Is gambling causing stress in your life? Do you often gamble recklessly until your last dollar is gone? Does gambling cause you anxiety? There is help! Come join Wilmington Gambler’s Anonymous and take the first step to getting your life back in control.” Ogden Baptist Church, 7121 Market St.

FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP

Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm.

Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Penelope at penelope@ womenofhopenc.org.

CHADD

Meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd.,

The Jones Family Singers Tuesday, March 1st at 7:30pm

One Of America’s Best Gospel Troops! A Great way to get involved: For each ticket purchased by a member of the public a ticket will be donated to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Youth Violence to bring a local child to see the show and meet the artists free of Charge!

Tickets available through the Thalian Hall Box Office by calling 910.632.2285 or online at ThalianHall.org Media Partners “Your alternative weekly voice”

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LLOYD’S SALES AND STORAGE

To Selling e nc You Si 1985

6505 Market St., Wilmington

Come see Rick & Lloyd

Auto Sales Dept. 910-520-0096

MILITARY DISCOUNTS FOR ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL

• EVERYBODY RIDES • HOME OF LLOYD’S LOW PAYMENTS! STOP BY FOR A HASSLE FREE BUYING EXPERIENCE

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2008 Honda Civic LX

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

Auto, 4 Cyl, CD, Tilt, Cruise, All Power, 80K Miles

$8,995 2007 Honda Accord LX

$8,995 2004 VW Beetle Conv. GLS

2001 VW Passat Wagon

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

$5,995 2003 VW Beetle GLS

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

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

Auto, 4 Cyl., Sunroof, Leather, Alloys, CD, Tilt, Cruise, All Power

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2012 Nissan Versa SL

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

2011 Chevy Colorado Reg Cab

$8,995 2004 Hyundai Sonata

2007 Toyota Yaris S

2WD, Auto, 5 Cyl., CD, Tilt, Bedliner

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

$10,995

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2007 Toyota Tacoma

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

2006 Dodge Dakota Club Cab SLT V8, 2WD, Auto, Alloys, Bedliner, Tow Pkg., All Power

$9,995 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4, Auto,V8, Navigation, Tow Pkg., Alloys, Lether, Sunrrof, CD, Tilt, Cruise, All Power

$10,995

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

$9,995 2009 Chevy Cobalt LT2

Auto, 4 Cyl., CD, Tilt, Cruise, All Power, 76K Miles

2WD, Reg. Cab, Auto, 4 Cyl., AC, AM/FM/CD

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LLOYD’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

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

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Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. http://www.WilmingtonCHADD.org COPING WITH LOSS OF SPOUSE/PARTNER

Thurs, 2pm: Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey.

Registration is required and closes once the program begins. For more information, call 796-7991. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free. Donations are appreciated.

Additional groups will form throughout the year. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr.

PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm. Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@ yahoo.com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital on 17th Street.

Open to all with Multiple Sclerosis, family and friends. Handicapped accessible parking and meeting room. Affiliated with the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society.

Burt Masters, (910) 383-1368.

PFLAG

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

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Ever wanted to meet authors living and dead, and tour locations from books, poems, and plays? 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

Do not despair, we can make the repair...let us fix separation anxiety Full Service Shop ~ Insured Award Winning Custom Interiors 910.799.8746 (TRIM) 6609 Windmill Way

Ask about our “re-purposed” furniture

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HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS

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

HENRIETTA III CRUISES

An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours TuesdaySunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Saturday. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Saturday evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com

THALIAN HALL TOURS

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

WILMINGTON TROLLEY

Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 7634483.

GHOST WALK

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

TOURS OF WWII SITES

Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern North Carolina. 793-6393 or History@wilburjones.com

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

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

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AUDIO ENGINEERING CLASSES Music Recording, Mixing, Pro Tools, Studio Production Classes offered in Jan., Apr. and Sept.

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SATISFY ALL YOUR CRAVINGS with our huge menu that has over 70 food items Including our famous $6.99 Lunches & $8.99 Dinners

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PERSONAL TRAINER On Your Neighbors Lawn or Wherever It’s Comfortable

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