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Lanier Property Group is hosting its second Inspiration Lab on Wed., Feb. 10, at Watermark Marina (4114 River Rd.) starting at noon. With special guests Assistant District Attorney Charity Wilson and nonprofit organizer Jen Nomides, discuss bravery, courage and comfort zones. Lunch will be provided by Middle of the Island Catering. Tickets are $32.64 and can be purchased at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/the-inspiration-lab-tickets-20812247994. To enter events on encore’s new online calendar, generated by SpinGo, head to www.encorepub. com/welcome/events-2. Events must be entered by every Thursday at noon, for consideration in print and on our new app, encore Go. E-mail shea@encorepub.com with questions.

TRAILBLAZING ZEAL, pg. 16 “An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin” is set for CFCC’s Cape Fear Stage on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. encore has the skinny on her upcoming performance and spoke with the famed entertainer before her arrival in ILM. Photo by Greg Gorman.

Music>> Get a taste of creole at Mardi Gras Under the Bridge, featuring traditional food, New Orleans beer, live music, and the debut of the Randy McQuay Trio. Courtesy photo.

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“Bubba the Modern Art Lab” (left) is one of many colorful modern-art dogs showcased in “Debra Bucci: Living in the Moment” at Art in Bloom Gallery in downtown Wilmington.

“Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me” is a documentary film about the ‘70s rockers Big Star, whose cult following has long continued since the band’s end. It will be featured in the annual DocuTime Festival on Sat. Feb. 6.

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live local, live small: Exposing the vision of the Wilmington Lions Club by: gwenyfar rohler

PHILANTHROPIC SIGHT: The Wilmington Lions Club has been around since 1922; Fred Strong and his guide dog, Adams, began volunteering in September 2015. Courtesy photos

en Steelman is one of my favorite people on the planet. We share mutual passions for books, film, artists, cats, underdogs, and people who are authentically themselves without apology. Anyone who has the pleasure of getting to know Ben will learn very quickly he is deeply committed to, and very proud of, the work of the local Lions Club. A couple of weeks ago Ben invited me to a meeting. I admit: I can’t say no to Ben. Also, I was intrigued. “So how was it?” Jock asked over dinner. “Well, they opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then everyone sang ‘Home on the Range.’”

“You’re kidding,” Jock responded. I shook my head and grinned. “I think I’m in love. It was pretty darn wonderful.” Jock took a gulp of beer. “Well, it sounds like you had a pretty good day.” I grinned. “I haven’t had that much fun in a long time. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t all singing. They conducted a lot of club business. They have a bunch of vision screenings and clinics coming up. They talked about their plans, communicating with nearby clubs and had a report from the regional convention— you know, usual club business. It was actually pretty impressive all they have planned.” “So are you going back?”

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“Well, they did give me a membership application, and did I mention they sang ‘Home on the Range’?” “You did.” He chuckled and sipped his beer. “Where the deer and the antelope roam…” he sang and raised his glass in salute. Lions Club International was founded in 1917 by Melvin Jones. It was not until Helen Keller gave a speech to the Lions in 1925 and challenged them to be “Knights of the Blind” that they began to focus their service efforts toward vision-related activities. “Will you not help me hasten the day when there shall be no preventable blindness; no little deaf, blind child untaught; no blind man or woman unaided?” she pled. “I appeal to you,

Lions, you who have your sight, your hearing, you who are strong and brave and kind. Will you not constitute yourselves Knights of the Blind in this crusade against darkness?” Almost every time I have met someone with the Lions Club, they reference that speech. I can understand why. It is incredibly moving, and like Keller herself, hard to deny. The mission touched hearts of people around the world; currently, Lions International boasts a membership in the 1.4 million range. But what does that mean? What do they actually do? Well in our community the Lions collect broken and discarded glasses, fix them and distribute them to people who need glasses and can’t afford to get a new prescription.

We have a collection box for them at the bookstore. One of the unexpected consequences is that word has spread among people in need that they can get glasses from the box. It is not unusual for me to arrive at the store and find someone combing through and trying on glasses to see what works. It has sort of cut out the middle man. But it is a very-short term fix to a bigger problem. When someone needs a real prescription and glasses, grabbing cast-offs out of a box will only go so far. Enter the Lions again: Besides refurbishing and distributing glasses, they also conduct vision screenings and clinics. They have a program for people without insurance or money for medical expenses to pay just $10 for a trip to an optometrist. They will receive a full exam and get a prescription for glasses. During the lunch meeting I attended, locations and planning for the upcoming screenings were important topics of conversation. Dr. Warwick of Seashore Eye Associates pointed out that part of a full eye exam provides information about overall health and could be an early indicator of issues that need to be addressed further. Heads nodded in agreement as she spoke. (Readers who know someone in need of real medical care for their eyes, but cannot afford it, can contact the Lions for help!) In addition to clinics, screenings, doctor’s care and glasses (as if that wasn’t enough), our local Lions work with the larger North Carolina Lions organization to provide white canes to the visually impaired, and when needed, guide dogs for people. Also, they host folks at Camp Dogwood. Founded in 1967, the 65-acre wooded camp is on the shore of Lake Norman. For 10 weeks every summer, Camp Dogwood hosts weeklong overnight camp sessions for blind and visually impaired people. There is a long list of things I naively assumed would not be part of life if one is blind. The Lions and Camp Dogwood are determined to prove most of that list wrong. They offer a nature trail with a guide rope, miniature golf, boating, tubing,

and swimming in Lake Norman, a touchable art gallery (awesome!), horseshoes, and a library with Braille, audio books, and computers with adaptive software. The club not only contributes to Camp Dogwood directly but helps people attend who normally wouldn’t be able due to financial constraints. Though the international work is remarkable, and includes an effort to address tropical diseases that attack vision (like river blindness), and eye surgery in areas without access to ophthalmologists, the local work done in our community is the inspiring story. All the fun of the meeting aside, it is serious business they accomplish. Anyone who stuck his or her head into the back room of McAllister’s Deli in the time leading up to the meeting would see a room full of lovely people, eating salads and catching up about their grandkids. It wouldn’t be immediately apparent how their work is almost heroic. In fact, I don’t know if they know it. Many members belonged to other Lions Clubs in previous cities and joined our club when they retired here. They bring insight, experience and hope to join forces with our stalwart members. And they greey everybody with a smile, because the Lions do bring kindness. It’s not an attitude of “there are too many people who want our help,” rather, “how can we reach more people to help?” The local club was founded in 1922. After one afternoon with these men and women, I can’t imagine how different our community would be without 94 years of their service and lion-sized hearts.

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Newest Fashionistas

In January, the upscale Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana introduced stylish hijabs and abayas aimed at Muslim women unafraid to call attention to themselves as they exercise their obliged modesty. D&G’s marketing effort even accessorized models’ headscarves and cloaks with stilettos and oversized, gaudily framed sunglasses. It was clear from the suggested retail prices that D&G would be pitching the line mainly in the wealthy Persian Gulf countries like United Arab Emirates.

unclean). (2) A current Tokyo craze, reported an Australian Broadcasting correspondent, involves “stressed out” professionals and office workers publicly outfitted in colorful, full-body lycra suits (“zentai”) in a rebellion against the nation’s stultifying conformity. Said one, “I’m a different person wearing this. I can be friendly to anyone.”

Suspicions Confirmed

— Crescent City, California, drug dealer James Banuelos pleaded guilty in January in exchange for a lighter sentence (three years in prison), thus avoiding for police the airing of an embarrassing hidden-camera Unclear on the Concept Awkward Signals in New Jersey: (1) The video of the raid showing arresting officers government watchdog MuckRock requested stealing the dealer’s money and valuables. records on the cause of death of a dolphin “Multiple” officers were shown laughing and in New Jersey’s South River last year (to in- helping themselves, and a gold chain bevestigate larger dangers to the animal), but longing to Banuelos wound up for sale a few in January 2016 the state’s Department of days later on Craigslist. As part of the plea Agriculture initially declined to release them agreement, the prosecutor agreed to give all — citing “medical privacy” (usually request- Banuelos’ stuff back to him. ed, for autopsies, by “the deceased’s fam— The United Nations announced at ily”). (2) At the same time, Maria Vaccarella year-end that the book most often checked is facing a $500 fine in Howell, New Jersey, out last year at its in-house Dag Hammarskfor violating a state law because she illegally jold Library in New York was the nearly 500rendered “care” to two apparently orphaned page “Immunity of Heads of State and State baby squirrels when their mother aban- Officials for International Crimes.” The list of doned them. She was due in court as News borrowers was not revealed. (In general, the of the Weird went to press. book concludes, current heads of state have immunity but not past ones.)

Questionable Judgments

The director of senior services for Cranston, Rhode Island, resigned in January after a mayor’s press-conference went badly. To publicize a snow-removal program that would benefit seniors unable to shovel for themselves, the director (needing a proper example of a beneficiary of the program) instructed a middle-aged male subordinate to (unconvincingly) don a wig and dress and stand beside the mayor during the announcement.

Cultural Diversity

— Weird Japan, Again: (1) Among the sites Japan has submitted for 2017 United Nations World Heritage status is the island of Okinoshima, home of a sacred shrine with which Shinto gods have been “protecting” fishermen as long ago as the fourth century. (The island is so sacred that females have never been allowed on it — judged either too delicate to make the trip or menstrually

Least Competent Criminals

(1) Jason Hayes, 17, was arrested in a Philadelphia suburb in January when he arrived for a scheduled appointment with a robbery victim from the night before. According to police, Hayes had attempted to shake down a woman in her home, but was still dissatisfied with the money she had on hand. Fearful, she agreed to bring more the next day if they met at a local shopping mall, and he agreed (promising to wear the same clothes so she would recognize him). She, of course, called police. (2) Dusty Ingram, 38, being searched by jailhouse guards in Crestview, Florida, in January, said she had prescriptions for everything — but then said she thought they were in her purse and professed not to know how they got into that plastic bag in her genitals. encore | february 3 – 9, 2016 | www.encorepub.com 7

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Welcome to Mardi Gras: Randy McQuay Trio debuts on Fat Tuesday at Waterline Brewing by: shannon rae gentry

FIRST WALTZ: The Randy McQuay Trio will make their debut on Fat Tuesday, featuring Al DiMarco (above) on accordion, at Waterline Brewing to close Mardi Gras Weekend Under the Bridge. Courtesy photo.

he French dubbed it “Mardi Gras,” which literally translates to Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday. It marks the last night of indulgence before the ritual fasting of Lent. Though not everyone practices the religious tradition of fasting, Mardi Gras is celebrated worldwide. Stateside in New Orleans, practically everyone partakes in the party, donning exotic masks and beads of all sizes, shapes and shades, particularly of festival colors: bright green, purple and gold.

No city has perfected the formula of a Mardi Gras quite like Nola, but Wilmington is about to get a healthy dose of Creole, blues and booze for the upcoming season.

which consists of entrepreneurs and creatives including Carolina Pine Music Series, Waterline Brewery, collage artist Elizabeth Singletary, and November1718 Films.

Randy McQuay is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer rooted in soul and blues. For almost two decades he’s been an entertainer, with much time spent in the Port City after graduating from UNCW with a double major in music and business. He’s now a part of a growing community at Art Factory,

As a blues and jazz man at heart, McQuay helped locals celebrate Fat Tuesday for years at Duck n’ Dive in downtown Wilmington. Yet, after a gig on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise last year, which made its way to New Orleans among other cities, McQuay was inspired to expand local

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celebrations of the legendary carnival celebration leading up to Ash Wednesday. “When I got back, my band [Randy McQuay Trio] was almost ready to go and I really wanted to do something for Mardi Gras,” he says. “That’s when [Waterline] stepped up, too, and said we’ll put a budget together to do something every day leading up to Fat Tuesday.” With support from Waterline Brewing’s Rob and Eve Robinson and others from the

Art Factory family, they decided to host a four-day Mardi Gras Under the Bridge celebration. Events will span February 5 through 7, with Creole-inspired food trucks, music and traditional Nola festivities. It all ends on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 9, with the debut of the Randy McQuay Trio. Friday night’s kick-off to Mardi Gras will start with the traditional jazz ensemble Dixieland All Stars, alongside 2 Bros. Coastal Cuisine food truck, featuring N’Awlins-style grub. Soulful Twist food truck will provide Cajun kick on Saturday, while McQuay will keep the rhythm going with a one-man act reminiscent of his award-winning performance at the 31st International Blues Challenge in Memphis last January. As a nod to Super Bowl Sunday on day three, there will be hot wings served while they last. However, there are no TVs at Waterline, so watching the Big Dance won’t be on the agenda. “We don’t really want anything to do with the [game], we’re just going to offer an alternative,” McQuay says. “That’s going to be me spinning vinyl records out of my personal collection: all New Orleans jazz, zydeco and blues all day long from 4 [p.m.] ‘til close.” As usual the brewery will be closed on Monday, but Fat Tuesday will pick back up with 2 Bros. serving traditional gumbo, red beans and rice, and more. (Look for king cakes!) Waterline will tap New Orleans’ Abita Brewing special Mardi Gras Bock, as well as a limited supply of canned Purple Haze and bottles of Bayou Bootlegger Hard Root Beer. The Randy McQuay Trio will take the stage for the first time together, along with other special guests sitting in: Jones Smith (banjo, upright bass) and Maaike Brandis (tuba, trombone) from The Phantom Playboys, Will Maxwell (fiddle) from The Midatlantic, Benny Hill (saxophone), and Hugh Mallard (percussion) from Groove Fetish and Bad News Beers. “Really, the golden touch is the key[board] player in my band, [Al DiMarco],” McQuay adds. “He is a really great accordion player. He’s played all over the world on accordion and is definitely known for it.” With the new trio formed with DiMarco (keys, bass, accordion) and Jared Evans (drums), McQuay says it marks the end of his RootSoul Project and the beginning of something natural and new. “Maybe it’s an early midlife crisis,” he jokes, “but I just wanted to play blues and electric guitar again like a teenager, and just feel free with that.” It’s also an opportunity to play professionally with like-minded musicians who share the same goals. “We haven’t performed yet [live,] but in rehearsals we have a blast, I’ve never really had so much fun in a rehearsal since I was a teenager.” The RootSoul Project was in a state of constant rotation of members, relearning

the same material. The trio will still perform songs for which McQuay is known, but mixed in will be a lot of fresh material. “I’ve always written the songs for every project I’ve been in,” McQuay says. “So it’s kind of hard when people come out and see me fronting a band to get away from ‘Rehab Blues,’ ‘While This Crazy ‘Ol World Spins ‘Round,’ ‘Whether the Weather,’ or just songs that are always going to be in my repertoire.” McQuay says he is more prepared with the trio going into their first gig than any other project with wgucg he’s been involved. Their focus and time spent rehearsing has been unparalleled, whereas past bands he admits may have taken to stage too soon. “We were all really good,” McQuay adds, “but being prepared for shows and being really talented are two different things.” The trio has already started recording video for new songs, like “Looking Back on Times When I...” Though they’re still in the process of mixing audio. The goal is to have a live-recorded album out sometime in 2016.

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New songs, including “I Don’t Care Where You Cook,” are in the vein of blues, but McQuay says he’ll never cut out world music. The trio has the advantage of being able to play blues, jazz, funk, and beyond. “Al and Jared both are really well-versed players, they can really go wherever I want to go,” he says. “So I’m not ever going to say this is just a blues band, because early on in rehearsals we found out that while everything is rooted in blues we can get out as far as we want to go.”

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Fat Tuesday will open with two sets of all new original music by the Randy McQuay Trio, with a third set closing with traditional jazz and funk of Mardi Gras. They also plan to take the party to the streets (within reason of noise ordinances and laws). “If weather permits we’re going to try and march with a second line all the way to Duck n’ Dive from here,” McQuay divulges. “I’ll play there afterward with others and some folks from the Cape Fear Blues Jam, too, that I’m hoping come out for the late night portion.” McQuay plans to take the Duck n’ Dive stage around 11 p.m. and close it down at 2 a.m. For more details and event updates, visit the Facebook page.

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FOR THE PEOPLE: Don’t miss Wilmington-based band, The People’s Elbow, featuring singer-songwriters Sean Olds and Jon Carroll. See their free show at the Palm Room in Wrightsville Beach on Friday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. Must be 21 and older. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, February 3 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

Raphael Name’ (7pm; $3; Singer, Guitarist) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Tacos and Trivia (8pm; Free)

Keith Butler Trio (8:30pm; Free; Jazz) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

Crystal Fussell Due (9pm; Free; Country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Fun Night Trivia (6:30pm; Free)

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

Thursday, February 4

Jazz at the CAM (6:30pm; $5-$68)

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

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

—The Felix Cafe, 2140 Burnett Blvd.

Phil Kelly & Richard Welsh (7pm; Free; SingerSongwriter Duo) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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

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Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Ironclad Brewery, 115 N. 2nd St.

Brooke Thompson (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

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

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910362-9666

Sweet Sweet (10:30pm; Free; Folk) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

Friday, February 5 Mark Hubert (6pm; Free; Acoustic) —A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

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Hank Barbee (10pm; Free; Alt Singer-Songwriter) Port City Shakedown (10pm; Free; Soul, Rock, Funk) Onward, Soldiers (10:30pm; $5; Indie Rock)

Dave Waite (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Jazz Festival (7:30pm; $40-$60)

Sunday, February 7

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N Water St.

The Stylistics (7:30pm; $34.50-$59.50; Soul) —CFCC Cape Fear Stage, 701 N. 3rd St.

Brett Harris and Skylar Gudasz (8pm; $8-$10) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

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

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

Bluegrass Sunday (6:30pm; Free)

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

Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Country) —Bombers Bev Co., 108 Grace St.; 919-624-5005

Monday, February 8

Slippery Jake and the Bad Brakes (9pm; $5)

Lundi Gras: A Fat Monday Celebration (6pm; Free)

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

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

Jason Thompson (10pm; Free; Blues)

Crystal Fussel Duo (9pm; Free; Country)

—Longstreet’s, 135 N. Front St.

DJ UK (10pm; Free)

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

The People’s Elbow (10pm; Free; Singer-Songwriters)

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

Kim Dicso (10pm; Free; Folk)

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

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910362-9666

Tuesday, February 9 Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Country) —Slice of Life (MJ), 3715 Patriot Way

College Karaoke Night (9pm; Free)

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

Randy McQuay Trio (7pm; Free; Blues, Jazz) —Waterline Brewery, 721, Surry St.

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

Wednesday, February 10

Sean Howard (6pm; Free; Jazz Bass)

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

—A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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

Mike O’Donnell (7pm; Free; Folk Rock, Acoustic) —Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Dave Waite (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)

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

ILM Symphony Orchestra (7:30pm; $25-$27)

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 910-962-3500

Jazz Festival (7:30pm; $40-$60)

—Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N Water St.

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

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

—Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Friday

LIVE __________________________________________ MUSIC

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910362-9666

Overtyme (7pm; Free; Rock n’ Roll)

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

Michael Wolfe (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter)

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Donna Merritt (10pm; Free; Jazz)

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

TRIVIA WITH STEVE

8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! • 2 yuengling drafts

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

Ted’s Birthday Bluegrass Jam (7pm; $3)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Massive Grass (7pm; Free; Bluegrass)

$ 50

Youth League, Must Be The Holy Ghost & Pleasures (9pm; $5)

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

Jazz On Front St. (6pm; Free)

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

Me & Mr. B (8:30pm; Free; Jazz, Blues, Acoustic)

Rebekah Todd (7pm; Free; Folk)

Saturday, February 6

Thursday ________________________________________

Mike Blair & The Stonewalls Duo (8pm; Free; Americana)

Fun Night Trivia (6:30pm; Free)

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

Barry & Jill (7pm; $3; Acoustic Duo)

—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.; 910-599-4999

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AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 S. TRYON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 2/4: Almost Kings, The Neil Jackson Band and more 2/5: Schism and Deep Sky 2/11: MUTE MATH and Nothing But Thieves 2/12: Who’s Bad

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN St., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 2/3: Low 2/4: Fat Cheek Kat 2/5: 2016 Battle of the Bands 2/5: The Backsliders and more (Back Room) 2/6: Mickey Mills and Steel, JamRock and more 2/6: Humanize and Teardrop Canyon (Back Room) 2/7: The Pines 2/10: Griffanzo, Robert Griffin, Don Gladstone and more 2/11: Pell (Back Room) 2/12: MUTEMATH and Nothing But Thieves 2/13: Hey Marseilles and Bad Bad Hats

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 2/2: Adrien Reju and more 2/5: Caique Vidal and Batuque 2/6: The Bulltown Strutters and more DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. Durham, NC (919) 688-3722 2/5: Jennifer Nettles

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 2/4: Blackberry Smoke and Brother Hawk 2/5: Blackberry Smoke and Brother Hawk 2/6: Rise & Grind 2/11: Who’s Bad

DR. DOG THE PSYCHEDELIC SWAMP CHARLES KELLEY THE DRIVER ELTON JOHN WONDERFUL CRAZY NIGHT ESCONDIDO WALKING WITH A STRANGER FREAKWATER SCHEHERAZADE JAMES HUNTER SIX HOLD ON! JASON COLLETT SONG AND DANCE MAN JOHNNY CASH KONCERT V PRAZE LUCINDA WILLIAMS THE GHOSTS OF HIGHWAY 20 LUTHER DICKINSON BLUES & BALLADS (A FOLKSINGER’S SONGBOOK) VOLUMES I & II M WARD MORE RAIN TRIXIE WHITLEY PORTA BOHEMICA

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IN THE HERE AND NOW:

New downtown gallery presents vibrant works by Debra Bucci stead of waiting 20 more years to retire, she moved from Philadelphia to Wilmington (the hisoutheastern North Carolina is well toric home of her grandparents, known for its wacky winter climate; the Blooms) to open a gallery. to call it bi-polar is putting it mildly. Grant’s first exhibit kicked Plants frost over and shrivel up, yet we are off last October, and featured left with major wardrobe decisions: tank top the works of local, iconic or sweater? In February. Thankfully, down- painter and collage artist Eliztown Wilmington is delivering some consis- abeth Darrow. The show was tency. Its newest gallery proves the arts are met with high regard. Art in in bloom all year long. Bloom’s second show, “Debra

get that luminescence,” she explains. “On occasion I create a wonderfully sophisticated color palette by accident. I hope for those happy accidents often.”

by: jay workman

When Amy Grant opened Art in Bloom Gallery (210 Princess St.) last fall she wasn’t just providing a venue to showcase talent, she was fulfilling a lifelong dream. “I started out in the arts,” Grant says. “I was classically trained in oils and watercolors. But I ended up working as a regulatory affairs scientist for biotech and pharmaceutical industries for 28 years.”

Bucci: Living in the Moment,” opens this week and promises the same.

“The title of Debra’s show explains a lot,” Grant says. “To me it means paying attention to the here and now—to make sure the present and future are great. However, the past plays a big role in that.”

When the company she worked for was Bucci agrees. She can recall the exact mobought out a little over a year ago, she spot- ment she became obsessed with art. She was ted an open door and bolted through it. In-

One unexpected surprise occurred during the creation of “Mystical Sunflowers” (25.5-inches by 25.5-inches, oil on canvas). A combination of Naples yellow, olive green, crimson, and indigo are responsible for the peculiar glow of the flowers’ disc florets. The whirly vortex-like exaggeration of the kernels GLOWING BLOOMS: ‘Mystical Sunflowers’ adds depth and is representative of Bucci’s (above) is one of many Debra Bucci’s colorful personal style. She explains it as “rooted in red i s p l a y s o n e x h i b i t a t A r t i n B l o o m . alism and woven with abstract elements.” Courtesy photo

in the first grade and her parents just bought her a fresh pack of colored pencils and a colorby-number print. After completing the picture, she hated it. Suddenly, staying inside the lines and being respectful of her tools went out the window. She began shading the page until the lead broke. The result shaped the artist Bucci is today. “It was then I became very opinionated about colors,” she says with a laugh. “It was just the beginning of my really intense color story.” Bucci’s artistic path led her to Drexel University in the 1970s. Under the instruction of John Formicola, she developed an affinity for oil painting. After graduating with a degree in interior architecture, Bucci started a mural-painting business in Pennsylvania. When she realized her passion wasn’t lucrative enough to support her growing family, she took a job at a packaging design company. Like Grant, she worked in corporate America for over two decades and left when the best opportunity presented itself. “After my second child graduated college I walked away from my corporate career and have been intensely painting ever since,” she tells. “Now every morning I feel like I’m walking into my dream job.” Bucci’s oil paintings of flowers and trees are bright and evocative and emote the level of excitement she now lives in. Painting mainly from curated photographs, her subjects seem to burst forth from the canvas—an effect she attributes to a diverse and experimental color palette.

Perhaps the most noticeable examples of Bucci’s personal style are her modern-art dog portraits. The series depicts traditional canines painted in bright colors. “There’s a realistic expression that’s enhanced by certain color combinations that puts them in a different stratosphere,” she says. “But when painting modern art dogs, it’s hard to keep such a strong personality when you start blocking in chunks of color.” The series’ popularity sparked a rise in commissions for traditional pet portraits, including one from Beth Toler, owner of Java Dog in downtown’s Cotton Exchange. Connecting people to their four-legged family members on a completely different level aligns with the positive emotions Bucci seeks to convey through her creations. “I try to inject my artwork with sensitivity through the human spirit so the painting becomes a transformation for someone,” she explains. “It takes them away from a burned-out state and lifts them up.” “Debra Bucci: Living in the Moment” opens Fri., Feb. 5 at 6 p.m., featuring jazz pianist Cameron Tinklenberg, with closing reception on Fri., May 27.

Details:

Debra Bucci: Living in the Moment

Art in Bloom Gallery • 210 Princess St. Opening: Fri., Feb. 5, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. “I experiment a lot with color layering to www.art-in-bloom-gallery.com

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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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TRAILBLAZING ZEAL:

The incomparable Lily Tomlin brings her stand-up to the Cape Fear Stage

“I

amount of freedom on ‘Laugh-In,’ just the sensors didn’t know what we were doing. So we would get away with it for a few weeks. Then we’d have to come up with something else.”

by: SHEA CARVER

think that’s one phrase we haven’t used yet: balls to the wall.” Lily Tomlin repeated back my words. I had spouted off some long-winded diatribe about her legacy as a trailblazing comedian and actress—something about how impressive she and Jane Fonda are for playing older women with such inspiring zest and zeal.

From Tomlin’s early days of honing her comedic skills, classic skits, like the Farkel Family and Flying Fickle Finger of Fate, were born. “It was like we were bad kids trying to say the ‘eff’ word on the playground,” she notes. Today, she can get away with all the four-letter words she wants, especially on Netflix. “Yes, we can,” Tomlin replies. “In fact, Jane and I don’t wanna say it too much ‘cause then we have to come up with alternatives and we go into looping—finding words that work for the airlines or whatever they wanna clean ‘Grace and Frankie’ up for.”

“You’re not lying around in a house all day, doing nothing,” I said. “You have energy, you’re still balls to the wall and going at it. It’s enlightening.” After a long pause, I heard: “Balls to the wall: I’ll have to tell Marta about that line.” Tomlin’s adorable soft laugh followed as if we’d been friends forever. (Oh, how I wished!) She was speaking of Marta Kauffman—of “Friends” fame—who approached her and Fonda a few years ago about doing a show featuring two couples, each of whom have been married for many decades. The wives happen to have a pretty staunch rivalry going on but realize

FUNNY PEOPLE: Lily Tomlin brings all her characters to Wilmington on Thursday. Photo by Matt Hoyle

they must depend upon each other when, in their twilight years, their husbands reveal they are gay—and in love with each other.

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“Marta’s very progressive,” Tomlin says about the writer for “Grace and Frankie.” “Jane and I were happy as larks when she came to us and said she had this show she wanted us to do. First of all, we were happy to have a job. Second of all, we thought we could cover a lot of topics about aging and older women, and we have and we did and we’re doing. Women are telling us they find it hopeful.” Martin Sheen and Sam Waterston play their spouses, respectively. Tomlin calls them “equally playful partners.” “Sam is my ex-husband on the show,” she says. “When he came to the first read-through, I said to Martin and Jane, because Jane worked with him on ‘Newsroom,’ ‘Is this the real Sam or is this a character he’s playing?’”

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Calling him “a big puppy dog who flounces around, never out of character,” Tomlin genuinely seems excited about working on a show that showcases gay rights in 2016 with honesty and humor. In April she will go into shooting season three of “Grace and Frankie.” It’s coming full circle in some ways. Tomlin’s prolific career began in the ‘70s with “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.” A lot has changed in 40 years, especially when comparing the 1970’s network TV show with 2016’s Netflix original series. “Theoretically, I think we have more freedom,” Tomlin explains. “We used to have a certain

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Born Mary Jean Tomlin, the 76-year-old comedian knew she loved to perform at an early age. Tomlin would often do shows on her back porch as a little girl, going the extra mile to make someone laugh. She ended up in pre-med before taking on stand-up in New York and eventually landing on “Laugh-In.” “I didn’t know people could go on to make a career out of comedy,” she says. Though Tomlin grew up in Detroit, she spent summers in rural Kentucky. Her family were tobacco farmers and Southern Baptists. Her mother spent most of her life, from the age of 25 to 91, living in Detroit. “We lived in a black neighborhood, and my mother picked up a lot of education during that time,” Tomlin says when questioned about coming out to a fundamentalist Christian family. “She still didn’t want the family to know or the family to talk about it; my brother’s gay, too. It was hard for her then. But it was OK. She adored Jane and learned to live with it.” Tomlin met her wife, Jane Wagner, in the early ‘70s. Their union and friendship led to numerous collaborations, like “The Incredible Shrinking Woman,” and one of her Tony-winning productions, “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.” Wagner penned the one-woman show. “It’s so intelligently written and contentful, and it’s terribly funny and moving,” Tomlin exudes. “The audience is moved to tears and they don’t even know why. . . . They’re weeping for the species, for the planet.” In 1996 Wagner and Tomlin wrote the Peabody-winning ABC special, “Edith Ann’s Christmas: Just Say Noel.” They resurrected a character Tomlin became imminently popular for doing on “Laugh-In.” The precocious 6-year-old sits in a larger-than-life chair and spouts her derisive thoughts about the world-at-large, often ending a bit with “and that’s the truth.” Including Edith Ann, Tomlin has at least a dozen characters, all of whom are like her children. She pulls them out of her arsenal at her stand-up shows.

“I do a lot of first-person that have pieces built around them,” she says, “interspersed with video, largely to mostly ridicule myself, but it will make a point. I do the cheerleader, Lud and Marie. I’ll do Chrissy and of course Ernestine.” The brassy telephone operator once brought groupies to Tomlin’s shows in the early years. People young and old would come dressed in costume, with their hair rolled and donning the quintessential operator headset. “I would have women send me pictures of them at their old, blunt L-shaped stoves,” she describes. “The oven would sit up and give off a switchboard appearance, and they’d act like they were plugging in.” Today Tomlin’s culling a different generation of followers who are still discovering her many roles, like Linnea Reese in “Nashville,” Violet in “9 to 5,” Vivian in “I Heart Huckabees” or, most recently, Elle in Paul Weitz’s indie film “Grandma.” “I like to do low-budget movies,” Tomlin excites over this recent discovery. “They’re done so quickly and fast. And they’re just impaled along. You have to have a great crew who can hit the ground running, because we don’t reshoot anything. And it seems to fare very well.” She was overlooked by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year for her role as a grandma who journeys with her granddaughter to get an abortion. It would complete the final piece in her journey toward the EGOT. Tomlin scored a Grammy for her collection of Ernestine routines in “This Is a Recording,” as well as won numerous Emmy awards for writing, voice-overs, acting, and more. “This was probably my last chance at getting an Oscar,” she states. “But that’s OK, I have two Peabodys, so we can easily make it into a ‘PEGOT.’” And let’s not forget her Mark Twain for American Humor award—or her 2014 Kennedy Center Honors. Yet, there are no airs about Lily Tomlin no matter her impact. When asked if she could redo any role from her past, she finds her answer in a yawn. “I would try to yawn better when I’m Violet [in ‘9 to 5’] and sipping that tea cup in the kitchen,” she says. “Yawning is the hardest thing in the world to do believably. Yawning is really involuntary— when it’s a really deep yawn. Seriously. Try it.” And I already am. (Now, so are you.)

DETAILS: Lily Tomlin

Thurs., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. CFCC Humanities and Fine Arts Center 703 N. Third Street www.cfcc.edu/capefearstage • Sold out!

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DISTORTED REALITY:

Arthur Miller’s classic ‘Death of a Salesman’ opens at Thalian this week

by: SHEA CARVER

ngry. Obsessive. Contradictory. They’re all characteristics of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” The 1949 award-winning play covers the struggles of a man fixated on success, bogged down by the intricacies of family dynamics, particularly his relationship with his sons, and possibly facing dementia in his twilight years. Thalian Association will be opening “Death of a Salesman” this Thursday at Thalian Hall. Artistic director David Loudermilk chose the classic as a parallel to today’s “American Dream.” “This piece evolves without ever changing, and it makes what makes good theatre,” he says. With the help of director Charles Grimes—also a professor from the UNCW Deptartment of Theatre—the cast includes Elaine Nalee, Wilson Meredith and Josh Bailey as Loman’s family. Fifty-four year-old Jim Bowling takes on Willy. “Even though the family on the page is dysfunctional, the family that is the cast is supportive and creative,” Bowling says. “After this show, I would love to do a comedy.”

The morose tone of the show covers Loman’s final day alive, as his mind processes his life, values and interactions. Snippets of his past intertwine with present day and play out successes and particularly all failures that overwhelm him. “Finding moments where the audience will understand and care for him [are important,]” Bowling says. “If he is angry and upset the entire show, the audience will not engage and want to stay. If you think about it, the nastiest person you may know has moments where they are kind, funny and nice to be around. We are all flawed; it’s just we get to watch Willy fall apart and show all of his in one night of theatre.” encore interviewed director Charles Grimes about the text and subtext of the show. encore (e): When did you first read this Arthur Miller classic, and how did it impact you? What were your initial reactions and have they since evolved? Charles Grimes: When I first read the play, in high school, I had three reactions. First, I was excited that a play at the heart of the American canon had such a negative view of business and economics—something about its message of the unfairness of capitalism excited me, let me know there were people in the world, like Miller, concerned with social justice, that there was a range of opinions out there about our social world. Second, Willy seemed like a really good guy who was purely a victim. Thirdly, like a lot of American men, I can read into Willy and Biff’s relationship something of my own to my father.

There’s a load of unexpressed father-son feelings that Miller taps into. I’m still excited by the play’s sense of social justice, but I’ve come to see that Willy has significant faults in the ways he behaves toward his wife and sons. Lately I’ve come also to appreciate the complex status of Linda, Willy’s wife, as an actor in the drama of this family. e: Is this your first time directing “Death of a Salesman”? What fascinates you most about this production? CG: I’ve never directed this particular play, although I have studied and taught it often. What fascinates me most about this production is the chance to see how “Death of a Salesman” resonates in our own time of economic dislocation. Miller was very pleased when one of his first audience members called the play “a bomb under our system of capitalism.” Capitalism never reciprocates the affection Willy Loman gives it. What we’ve seen recently is capitalism just doesn’t need everybody in our country. It can apparently do without a lot of us—as many faced with joblessness and straitened circumstances are discovering. When I am in rehearsal with my actors, I am fascinated by invention and energy they bring to the play—their ability to take lines from a book and make them sound like real life.

deeply weird psychic moments out of himself. e: What scene in “Death of a Salesman” stands out most to you? CG: We’re doing something different with the Requiem, which takes place after Willy’s funeral. It’s always seemed a scene that privileges emotion, but also one that wants to make us think a variety of thoughts about Willy’s life. It’s an effort by Miller to step out of realism. We are stripping the scene of a certain amount of emotionalism in order to open up the themes and meanings of the play to the audience. e: Is there any subtext in the show you think should resonate with audiences? CG: We’re hearing a lot about winners and losers these days. Winners get to brag about themselves, to buy elections, too, while the losers simply must vanish, it seems. Pay increases for those at the top of the economic ladder while it decreases for those at the bottom. Ninety-five percent of the economic gains posted after the Great Recession have gone to the top 1 percent of our population. Willy is a loser in these terms.

Even so, as Linda says, he is a human being, and his suffering demands some kind of notice and some kind of sympathy. e: Tell me about tech stuff and how it’s gelling to complete the world you’re creating? CG: Terry Collins is designing and creating a set with skewed perspective lines. It looks almost like German expressionism. It all looks extreme and off-center and reflects the state of Willy’s mind. Dallas Lafon is doing lights, which will shift the mood of the show constantly. Rhe’a Roland is costuming the show, and her idea is that the past is more vivid in Willy’s mind than the present. With all these design elements put together, the show will give us a real world significantly distorted and warped, as we see that world through Willy’s eyes.

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Death of a Salesman

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e: How have you approached the show’s various themes to pull out the most authenticity? Anything particular about the text/settings you’ve focused on? CG: For me this has been an opportunity to read the play and see exactly what is really there. The critical tradition on the play, which I have presented to many a classroom of undergraduates, tends to distort the emotional focus of the play in performance. It’s really about a man abused not just by an economic system, but by his own belief in that system, even as he is being materially destroyed by it. Willy believes capitalism will fall if he doesn’t keep spouting its clichés. Anyone who is honest about Willy knows he can be a real jerk. That doesn’t mean we can’t empathize with him, but it complicates matters—it renders unqualified sympathy impossible. e: What do you think an actor must have to pull off the quintessential Willy? How is Jim Bowling doing this? CG: Bowling, a relative newcomer to the Wilmington theatre scene, is playing Willy. It’s the Hamlet of American theatre—the actor playing Willy has to have an amazing ability to suffer, to dive into unpleasant experiences, and to inhabit a mind in breakdown. We have talked a lot about the jagged extremes of Willy’s behavior. He lashes out to relieve himself of both guilt and suffering. Sometimes Jim can effortlessly pull

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A BIG STAR AT DOCUTIME:

Documentary showcases the originality of ‘70s indie rock by: ARNOLD ESTRADA

he DocuTime Film Festival returns to celebrate its 14th anniversary, curated by Paula Haller and presented by UNCW and WHQR, this Saturday. Haller has curated docs following everything from cowboys on the frontier, to woes of indigenous cacao farmers, to the frightening world of photojournalists in Afghanistan.

terviewed its director, Drew DeNicola, on bringing the doc and their timeless music to the big screen. Here is how the interview unfolded... encore (e): How did you discover Big Star, and was it a band you were immediately in to?

Drew DeNicola (DD): The way it was introduced to me was in college as a radio DJ, and I heard the third record and the sound of a band falling apart. This guy “I literally search the world,” Haller says was all messed up on drugs when he did in researching documentaries appropriate [“Third/Sister Lovers”], and it was super for DocuTime. She doesn’t choose films cool to me when I was 18 years old. There shown at other film festivals, nor ones al- was a whole cult following, like the Grateful ready picked up for distribution. Dead—but not like the Grateful Dead be“I start from scratch,” she continues. cause no one who listened to Big Star ever “I’m trying to get independent [films] . . . saw Big Star play, or knew the band as peothey’re not big theatrical films, and so I ple. They were appreciated posthumously, get a chance to do other films that people and that’s kind of the idea of the movie: being in love with music that is gone, and realwouldn’t normally see.” ly filling in the blanks because most people Originally from Los Angeles, and a found- didn’t know anything about them. ing member of International Documentary e: Why did you want to make this doc? Association, Haller’s work in Wilmington began in 2001. She moved DocuTime from DD: I knew people out there that were the West to the East Coast. probably like me, who had heard the re“There’s an art to programming,” she cords, and heard stories about them, and says. “I have to balance a poignant film we couldn’t find out if any of it was true. So or dramtic film [with] a comedic film [to] that was definitely a big part of it. give the audience a bit of heaviness and e: Out of all the stories revealed in lightness.” the film, is there one that resonates For instance, Haller curated a Chinese most with you? short film, “Fairy Tales,” for 2016’s event. DD: Beyond it being an exposé of exThe lighthearted rags-to-riches story cov- cess, the great thing about the movie and ers a working class girl turned celebrity, these people is how talented they were who is discovered by a social media site. and sincere about their musicmaking—and Yet, Haller blocked it with heavier content, uncompromising because they didn’t have too, as seen in “Frame by Frame”—which any audience to play for, so the music was follows Afghan photojournalists maneuver- really good. Stories really did create the ing media in search of the truth. music and that music really did come out “We have a window to look at people of pain and confusion and difficulties these who are like ourselves—we never see that guys were going through in Memphis. in the media,” Haller tells of the film. “I ale: What might be the message for ways think of Afghanistan with tribes and people who aren’t familiar with Big Star? terrorists and all of that. Here, I see they’re DD: I think there’s power in being an outpeople just like us, and I thought how wonsider and being uncompromising. Big Star derful it is for people to see that.” didn’t even have notions of being popular. I Haller has added an Oscar shortlisted think they [wanted it for] a second, but that’s doc, “Last of Freedom,” to the roster, plus, what’s fun about this band. It’s very hip to she’s zeroed in on iconic indie rockers Big be an outsider in the ‘90s, in the 2000s and Star. The documentary will send out Docu- now, but back then the only option was to Time on a high note. “I wanted something be a star. musical and light to end the festival,” she When they were making the music, they says. really were making it for themselves, and “Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me” will you can hear that. A lot of music now is screen at 5:05 p.m. on Saturday. We in- made to please people, and it doesn’t re-

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to conform. I think that’s a valuable lesson. e: What response have you received from the film? DD: It was way bigger than I would have thought. I knew we would have every Big Star fan but that was kind of understood being the audience. I really wanted to push the movie beyond that: have a story my mom could enjoy and make it more universal. e: What was the response from Big Star’s one surviving member, Jody Stephens? DD: Yeah, he loved it. Jody’s a really sweet guy. Jody continued to be in the music business in all kinds of capacities. He’s been enjoying his cult status before the movie, but even more now since the movie came out. [He’s been] playing with all these people who have been influenced by his band—Wilco, R.E.M., and the list goes on. I think he does carry the Big Star legacy ally last that long because it’s not really the with him. artist finding their true selves in their music. e: Do you think you were able to put It’s disposable, it’s good and enjoyable, but your personal style of directing on I still listen to Big Star records and they still “Big Star”? hold. They’re timeless. DD: I do, actually. That was important to e: What was the most difficult aspect me because it was my first film. I needed of creating this film? to show what I want to do with documenDD: Getting people to talk and come taries. Basically, it was to have fully formed out of their shells. The people who live in characters and have departures from the Memphis, who were a part of that world, story. So, with our film, if I wanted to talk still felt part of that pain. I mean, it was a about Memphis, Jim Dickinson or William family there at Ardent Studios [where Big Eggeleston, I found ways to sort of weave it in. I wanted to make a film that had a little Star recorded]. more resonance. . . . I think people were very emotional when [For instance,] looking at [producer] John they were talking about the band—and talking about the time—and we picked up on Fry at Ardent Studios listening to Big Star, that. We wanted to capture the time, too, I saw him emotional for the first time. It is because a lot of the members of the band a real moment. I really wanted to have it were dead. We found other characters, at the end of the film, so the only reason people who knew them, and we became it works is because we told you so much, close with them, and their stories figured in and it says it all when you see him smile sheepishly at his achievement. I was glad as well. to connect that story back to him; he was e: Did you make the doc with the really the reason the band existed. hope that musicians would learn from Big Star? DD: Yeah, I don’t want be that person, but I definitely feel that way. I don’t listen to a lot of new music anymore. Again, I feel 14th annual DocuTime Film Festival people are trying to make pop music, and Sat., Feb. 6, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. they’re not following their own passions. UNCW’s King Hall

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Leftovers Posing as a Film:

films this week

‘The 5th Wave’ offers an unfortunate Hollywood formula

Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

by: Anghus

$8-$10, 7pm • www.thalianhall.org

Feb. 3-5 (additional showing Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.): Playing in the The Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, “Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict” is about the heiress who became a central figure in the modern art movement. Aside from her colorful persona and tragedy, she maintained her vision to build one of the most important collections of modern art, now enshrined in her Venetian palazzo. (Unrated, 97 minutes)

elcome to the dumpster! The early months of the year consist of Hollywood dumping out hot, steamy piles of unmarketable garbage, in hopes of getting pennies back on the dollar. January is that wonderful juxtaposition between theaters crammed with award-caliber movies making their way to the Oscars and absolute garbage that should have gone right to Redbox. I’m not sure who to blame for a film like “The 5th Wave.” My first instinct is the “Harry Potter” series, which launched 15 years of studios acquiring successful youngadult book series in the hopes of creating a multi-film franchise and rake in cash. This theory worked well for films like “Twilight” and “The Hunger Games,” and to a lesser degree franchises like “The Maze Runner” and the “Divergent” series. Those few successful franchises stand on the discarded corpses of movies like “The Golden Compass,” “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “Seeker,” “Vampire Academy,” and “These Mortal Instruments,” walking up a pile of rotting flesh populated by garbage like “Ender’s Game,” “Beautiful Creatures,” “Eragon,” “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” “The Giver,” “The Host,” “City of Ember,” and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Go ahead and add “The 5th Wave” to the list.

It’s a low-rent alien invasion flick told from the perspective of a teenage girl named Cassie (Chloë Grace Moretz), who, when not pining over cute boys, is dealing with a global apocalypse. The lazily named “Others” begin wiping out humanity by stripping us of technology, unleashing earth-shattering environmental attacks and pandemic viruses that quickly bring us to our knees. Before we know it, the survivors are forced to exist in a world set back to the stone ages. Cassie and her family have managed to stay together in spite of these attacks— that is until the U.S. military shows up and begins to take children away to be trained as soldiers for the forthcoming “fifth wave.” Things get all “Walking Dead” quickly as Cassie has to find her brother, who has been drafted into resistance effort. She crosses the remnants of our once-thriving society to get to the military base where he is being trained. Along the way she encounters a friendly soul named “Evan” (Alex Roe). Great news: He’s super dreamy. After helping her mend a wounded leg, they venture forth to find her brother. The ac-

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LAZY LOAF: Decent actors and young cast gives ‘The 5th Wave’ some energy, but not enough to make the film worth a movie ticket. Courtesy photo.

tion cuts back and forth between Cassie’s search for her brother and his military training with other kids. The problem with “The 5th Wave” is every scene has a poor man’s feel. The opening disaster scenes feel like a poor man’s “Day After Tomorrow.” The premise feels like a poor man’s “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” The kids training to fight the enemy aliens feels like a poor man’s “Starship Troopers.” The story borrows so heavily from everything it never feels like it becomes its own movie. It’s a mash-up of many different stories, styles and stereotypes. It’s like the Frankenstein monster of young-adult sci-fi movies. And, in this day and age, there are so many similar types of movies, lacking an identity is a death-blow. There are some decent actors doing decent work: Liev Schreiber and Maria Bello show up to bring a teaspoon of gravitas to the recipe. The younger members of the cast exert a lot of energy to make it watchable, but the movie never feels worth the effort. The fact the aliens look just like us isn’t as frightening as it is predictable for a movie of this caliber. We’re supposed to be frightened by learning who among the cast is secretly an alien, but it never comes across as anything other than a very budget-conscious choice for a low-rent sci-fi film. If there’s anything good to say about “The 5th Wave,” it’s that I was never bored. The

movie moved at a brisk-enough pace I never felt completely insulted by this heated plate of leftovers posing as a movie. But I can’t in good faith recommend a movie like “The 5th Wave” because it’s the product of an unfortunate formula trying to cash in on a trend that pinches out a half-dozen loafs of lazy each year. Hollywood and the ticket-buying public can do far better than this.

DETAILS: The 5th Wave ★★★★★ Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Matthew Zuk, Gabriela Lopez Directed by: J Blakeson Rating: PG-13

Feb. 15-17 (additional showing Feb. 17 at 4 p.m.): Also playing in the The Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, “Youth” is about two longtime friends on vacation. Acclaimed composer Fred (Michael Caine) brings along his daughter (Rachel Weisz) and best friend/ filmmaker Mick (Harvey Keitel) to the Swiss Alps. While Mick scrambled to finish the screenplay for what might be his last important film, Fred has no intention of resuming his musical career. The two men reflect on their past, each finding that some of the most important experiences can come later in life. (Rated R, 118 minutes)

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American BLUEWATER waterfront grill

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com

Blue surf cafÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to

Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day! ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu. ■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

CAM cafÉ

CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients with a Chef Jessica Cabo twist. Awarded “Best Food” by the local Wilmington Food & Wine Festival. Under her influence the café serves a West Coast interpretation of local dishes. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, Internationally inspired Tapas on Wednesday nights, elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a New England Lobster Roll in the summer and Miso Short ribs as winter evening signature dishes. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate and art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363. ■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am– 3 pm; Wed./Thurs 5 – 9 pm; Sunday Brunch 10 am – 3 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

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

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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 par-

ties 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

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the trolly stop

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), allbeef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information. ■ 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 - COMING SOON! ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

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.

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

Okami Japanese hibachi Steakhouse

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.

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 interna-

yosake downtown sushi lounge

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

indochine restaurant & Lounge

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

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

Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive. ■ FEATURING: Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

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

Indian kabob and grill

Asian 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

across the world through palate-pleasing menu items, including their “fancy” fries, doused with truffles and parmesan. Burkowski 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 off glasses & bottles of wine) and Thirsty Thursday (25% off all beers). 225 S. Water St. 910-769-3709. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Closed Monday & Tuesday; Wednesday - Friday 12pm - 10pm; Saturday 10am - 10pm; Sunday 10am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

tionally, 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

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. ■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com - @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

szechuan 132

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Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

thai spice

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

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Dinner Theatre 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 Mark Borkowski. Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items from grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the Nema team takes diners

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

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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.

Slice of life

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

a taste of italy

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-

from-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am6:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

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

san juan CafÉ

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Nightly specials ■ WEBSITE: www.sanjuancafenc.com

Mexican EL CERRO GRANDE

In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri., open at 11 a.m.;

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Sat-Sun., open at 11:30 a.m. ■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-793-0035; 5120

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

la costa mexican restaurant

With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: 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 mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 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, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded. ■ 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

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

other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through

Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.

Rx Restaurant & bar

Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is

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.

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

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

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dig and dive

A new way to play with your food.” It isn’t just a catch phrase—it is what we do at Dig & Dive. Locally sourced, high-quality food is what we bring to the table. From our specialty “pork wings,” tossed in our famed bourbon-barrell Kentuckyaki sauce, to our fresh ground chuck burgers, to our dogs and sausages, and even salads and kids menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We pair it with an expansive craft beer selection—including a large selection of NC brewed beers—and we give you the most unique and fun atmosphere in Wilmington, thanks to our soft-sand volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor dining. Hands down, we’re the best place in town to ... Eat. Drink. Play. 3525 Lancelot Lane. 910-202-9350. ■ SERVING LUNCH & Dinner: Sun.-Thurs., 11am-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 11am-2am. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Market Street and Darlington ■ FEATURING: Burgers, dogs, build-your-own French fries, sandwiches, craft beer, volleyball courts. ■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

hell’s kitchen

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

week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday

- Thursday 4-7 p.m. ■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

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

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.

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CARPE LIBRUM:

Dissecting love and going against the grain of societal norms

by: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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 of communicating a truthful story on our present world. Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s new bi-weekly book column. In it, I will dissect a current title with an old book— because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many North Carolina writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world as well.

In “Maurice” the ultimate love he finds is with a man of such strikingly different class it is almost impossible to fathom. They become the ultimate outcasts, dependent upon each other for everything in life. It is a real testament to the power of love, from a man who was more hopelessly optimistic than his writing revealed. Highsmith, however, was really an awful person in life, and few people could sustain a relationship with her for the long term. She died alone in Switzerland. The backstory for “Carol” was based on a real woman who Highsmith encountered when she was selling toy’s during Bloomingdale’s open Christmas season.

Like Therese Belivet, the protagonist of “The Price of Salt,” Highsmith was engaged to a man she wouldn’t marry and with whom she The Price of Salt hated to have sex. Both Belivet and by Patricia Highsmith Highsmith work in the toy depart1952, Norton, 224 pages ment for the holidays while hoping to finally get their big break. For Maurice Highsmith it was writing; Belivet E.M. Forster LOVE WRAUGHT AND FOUGHT FOR: “The Price of Salt”—from which the Oscar-nominated role of “Carol” is based wants to be a set designer. That is 1971, Hodder Arnold upon—and “Maurice” both tackle same-sex love in a time when being gay merely was unacceptable. Courtesy photos. where their similarities end. HighPatricia Highsmith built a reputation smith couldn’t truly love another as a writer of thrillers that twisted deep person and spent much of her life in focused attention on Highsmith’s work. I thor- View,” “Howard’s End or “Where Angels Fear into the core of the human psyche. Her and out of psychotherapy (some ostensibly to to Tread.” It is, actually, probably, one of the oughly enjoy Highsmith’s writing. “Little Tales books usually follow a depraved and obsessed person on a mission. She is most fa- of Misogyny” terrified and thrilled me, while most honest insights into his mind. It show- try to “cure” her lesbianism). mous for the Ripley books: “The Talented Mr. the Ripley series captivated. But “The Price cases his process as a writer, and his mental In the 1940s and 1950s, gay pulp fiction Ripley: (1955), “Ripley Underground” (1970), of Salt” is unlike anything else she wrote. It and emotional landscape as a gay man in the was not unheard of but the genre required etc. which follow the adventures of Tom Ri- is heart-breaking and arguably her best book. Edwardian era. several motifs: stereotypical butch femme pley after he kills Dickie Greenleaf and as- She poured her heart into it, and it shows What is truly sad is two such talented writ- characters and lovers could not find happisumes Greenleaf’s identity. Her breakthrough the most of her inner thoughts on the page. ers were divorced from their most powerful ness with each other in the end. Either they came from the thriller “Strangers on a Train” Also, she published the book under a different works: the stories of their own lives. Both suffer horribly for their choices, or they see made names for themselves as respected the error of their ways and go back to a “nor(1950)—a study of two men who agree to name and disavowed most her life. trade murders and one’s descent in to an alThe contrast is E. M. Forster’s “Maurice” and admired writers bridging eras: Forster mal” life. “The Price of Salt” was shocking most Dostoevsky like self punishment. The (1971). The date of the book is a bit disin- from Edward to the late 1960s and High- when it was published because neither Carol film of the same name was produced by Al- genuous: Forster worked on it off and on for smith from post-WWII to her last Ripley nor Therese fit the stereotypes of depraved fred Hitchcock the following year. most of his life, but it wasn’t published until novel in the early ‘90s. Both hid their lives lesbians that were acceptable in fiction (or from public view and from their work. For- society) of the time. Though “Maurice” didn’t Perhaps her almost unknown book, “The after his death in 1970. The auto-biographical ster’s long-term relationship was with a marsee publication till the 1970s, neither did the novel follows the trials and tribulations of a Price of Salt” (1952), published under the ried man, not unlike his early love interest gay men in Forster’s book. Both books defy young gay gentleman in Edwardian England. pseudonym Claire Morgan, is the one in in “Maurice.” Forster’s long-term love was their supposed resolution: to be miserable in which she paints the picture of the ultimate It begins with his prep-school days and pro- a policeman, too, and class distinction perrejection of self and love. They fight for and thriller: the pursuit of true love and happiness gresses into a committed relationship with a meates his work. Can there be harmonious insist upon a different ending—one that hapman of a much lower social class (an underin a world determined to prevent both. relationships between people of different pens on the character’s own terms in society. game keeper). Forster didn’t pursue publi“Carol,” the 2015 film adaptation of “The cation in his lifetime, and “Maurice” is far from social classes? That almost was a greater Perhaps most powerfully apparent in both Price of Salt,” starring Cate Blanchett, made the finished, polished work of “Room with a struggle for him than the idea that gay men writings is the recognition of love as a lifeand women could live openly. a splash at Cannes Film Festival and has rechanging force worth fighting for. 28 encore | february 3 – 9, 2016 | www.encorepub.com

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GOING ALOFT: Chapter 2: The Saint

by: JOHN WOLFE

ver the course of several months, Captain and I became friends through common interests of eastern mysticism and philosophy. In my free time, I worked on his boat, just to listen to his sea stories. I installed a head (marine toilet) for him. I helped him sand and revarnish his deck. I painted his spars; in exchange he taught me how to do real work on boats and kindled the wild spirit of adventure I had been trying to light for some time.

During the summer I was working on a charter boat as a mate and lived on my small sloop with my girlfriend, a student of art. One night Captain invited us both over for dinner. He told us of his plan to sail to Nassau, Bahamas, to run a pirate-themed daysail charter in the harbor where the cruise ships docked. He needed to put his boat to work if he was going to keep her and provide for his family. The sailing world didn’t care about his story anymore, so he couldn’t sell his books. He asked

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if we would be interested in joining him on the voyage. I had nothing in Wilmington to keep me through the winter, except my girlfriend, the Artist, and jumped at the opportunity. The Artist, who had never before worked on a boat, bravely swore if I was going then she was signing on, too. Captain already asked another mate I knew in our small maritime community—a Saint of sorts—to join. He agreed. The Saint was a tall young man, thin as a blade of grass, yet lean-muscled and taut from years of boxing. His eyes were as blue as the sky and had crinkles in the corners. His nose looked like it used to belong to someone slightly bigger than him. Along with the rest of his face, it was burnt permanently from a life spent outside under the sun. His beard, when he wore one, would be at home on a statue of a Spartan. It was thick and full, copper-colored, with a blond-brown mustache that drooped over the corners of his mouth, permanently set in the most wonderful smile I’ve ever seen. That smile! I could sail to the ends of the earth and back and never find another so flawless. Physically, it was pleasing: thin lips and strong, straight teeth, like a horse. But what made it truly great was the genuineness of thought it conveyed. His smiling eyes radiated a warmth to cut away all doubt and cynicism—a self-afflicted detached irony that defines many in my generation. Through his smile he said, “Yes, man, I know the real you. Not just the façade that you present to the world. I know you, because you and I, we are both the same, and despite those cool, dark secrets we both share and wish we didn’t have, I love you.” When Saint looked at you, he saw you for who you were—flawed and human—and he loved you for it, because he knew he was the same as you. It was like he saw us all as unwashed humans on a fragile earth; nothing we ever would do could change that, so why not just be happy about it? What’s the point in feeling miserable? Saint had a healing smile, and if we could somehow nebulize and inhale it directly into the lungs of America, it would scrub away all the xenophobia, racial hatred and jingoism clogging our culture’s alveolar sacs. Then, we’d be free to breathe again. He had a smile that could save the world. When he spoke he chose his words slowly and carefully—a refreshing change from the bullets of speech filling space on the airwaves. Each sentence seemed a revelation to him, a fresh look at the world. His slow speech pattern was not rooted in stupidity.

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Rather, it came from a place of deep peace, like the bottom of a still mountain lake. He was one of the most insightful people I had ever known. He was quick to laugh. I only saw the dark shadow of anger cross his brow once. He moved with a quiet, awkwardly graceful shamble that wouldn’t look out of place on a ranch, under a cowboy hat. Not a modernday, pickup-driving, fashion-booted cola-fat cowboy, but the hired ranch hands from the days when the West was still wild. It would be the most natural thing in the world to see Saint perched atop a horse, riding through some crazy canyon; it was the part he was born to play. But he grew up on the water and could never leave for the dusty tumbleweedchoked desert. We all began to work together to prepare for the voyage. There was much to be done. Somewhere, in the months of preparation, the barrier between acquaintance and friend was breached. We became shipmates, the four of us: the Captain, the Saint, the Artist, and me. It was early December, two days before our departure. We completed the heavy work and purchased the supplies. Our galley was filled with enough rice, beans, pasta, and crackers to feed an army. We had bent the sails on with freezing fingers in the icy winter weather. Electrical problems were discovered by us and solved by Bear. We took on our final cargo, two more people: a Passenger (a friend of the Captain

and a writer from LA, who promised he could help get a book of adventures published if the Captain took him sailing) and another mate, Sinbad (highly recommended from a friend of Captain’s). I immediately disliked him. Pompous and arrogant, he acted as if all the work we did in the last months had been to prepare for his arrival, and he could do no wrong. It was impossible for Passenger and Sinbad to share our backstory, our history, our inside jokes. They simply did not fit in with the four of us, for a deeper reason, which only became apparent after we already sailed to sea and could not turn back. Everyone looked at each other in the days before our departure from opposite sides of the world, stuck together for better or worse on this small schooner. The Passenger and Sinbad hailed from the modern era of confusion and noise the rest of us were going to sea to escape from. We must have appeared to them as relics from the past, heading backward in time on an old ship, sailing south across a sea made of hourglass sand. South! South we were headed, and never back north until we’d had our fill of sun and rum. We’d return from that cardinal direction with a hold full of treasure, and tales of wildness, villains and love that abounds in the blue to the south! 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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to-do calendar valentine events THERE’S SOMETHING TO DO

2/6, 2pm: Bringing together local artisans for a Valentine’s Day themed market with music, food, shopping, and hangs with the local community. You’ve asked for it, now there’s something to do- so be there and support Wilmington- or stop complaining. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve, 1007 N. 4th St.

NC SYMPHONY: THE FIREBIRD

2/14, 7:30pm: Take a daring journey through the North Sea of Great Britain with the NC Symphony! This eclec-

tic piece brings the thrill of action that leaves audience members on the edge of their seat. Don’t miss this unique, adventurous performance! Single tickets on sale August 3; subscriptions available now! Humanities and Fine Arts Center, CFCC campus, 411 N Front St. SPECIAL OLYMPICS POLAR PLUNGE

2/12, 1:30pm: The Special Olympics of New Hanover County invites you to participate in the Annual Polar Plunge 5K and Plunge. Join us in a 5K winding through Kure Beach and ending in the sand! As usual, race participants are encouraged to dress up. Chinese auction pre-race, a costume contest, and of course the plunge at the end! Carolina Beach, Cape Fear Blvd.

VALENTINE CRUISE

2/13, 5pm: Captain’s Reception 5-5:30. Step aboard while you and your Valentine are greeted with a long stem rose. Cozy in while we cast away at sunset to cruise Wilmington’s Magical Riverfront. Your Dinner Features Award Winning Bon Appetit Catering prepared for you by Chef James. Enjoy 4 courses including Strawberry Spinach Salad, Chicken Florentine, Pasta Primavera, Rolls/ Butter, and Dessert Assortment & Chocolate Dipped Strawberry. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. RSVP: 910-338-3134.

VALENTINE’S PARTNERS YOGA

2/13, 4pm: Work together to help strengthen the mind

body connection and our connection with others. During this experience, we will use supported yoga postures and adjustments to sharpen body awareness and balance energy. Join us as we enhance our relationship with ourselves as well as our relationships with others as we help each other achieve equilibrium and balance. After all…we are all one. (You can come with or without a partner). Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 4320 Wrightsville Ave. MIMOSAS AND SWEETS CRUISE

2/14, 2pm: Wilmington Water Tours for this wonderful Valentine’s Day Cruise. The sweets will be provided by Bon Appetit to complement the mimosas you will be enjoying as we cruise down the Cape Fear River on this wonderful Sunday afternoon. Limited Seating. Call today for your reservation 910-338-3134 The Wilmington is a 49-passenger handicapped accessible power catamaran located downtown on the Riverwalk south of the George restaurant. Clean, spacious restroom on board. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

LADY AND THE TRAMP

Join us on Valentine’s Day, Sun., 2/14, 6-9pm, for a “The Lady & The Tramp” movie inspired evening of dining and, of course, dancing! A delicious dinner will be served, including spaghetti & meatballs (vegetarian option available,) salad, Italian bread, dessert, and wine. Other beverages will be available for purchase at our cash bar. Cost: Members - $20 per person Non-Members - $25 per person. www.babsmcdance.com or 910-395-5090. Babs McDance Studio, 6782 Market St.

OPERA WILMINGTON: AMORE

2/14, 4pm: What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than listen to the world’s most passionate music? Arias, duets, trios and quartets, sung by your favorite Opera Wilmington performers, highlight all facets of opera’s favorite topic, l’amour. Come have a glass of champagne and a nibble of chocolate, while your ears feast on music from La bohème, Così fan tutte, Der Rosenkavalier, and more! UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

A FINE LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE

2/14, 6:30pm: Dinner and a show! Enjoy a musical revue exploring the love cycle with your pop, jazz, and musical theater favorites, featuring vocalists Nicole Thompson and Bob Workmon, and pianist Judson Hurd. Bring your sweetie, a friend or your ex! You will laugh, possibly cry (Kleenex provided), and have a great time! $25 (includes buffet dinner), 910-762-4578 or www.eventbrite. com. Proceeds benefit Wilmington Boys’ Choir. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 North 16th St.

V-DAY SINGLES SOIREE

2/14, 7:30pm: Instead of staying home with a gallon of ice cream and a sappy movie on Valentine’s Day, join other singles of all ages at the Cameron Art Museum for a night of fun and dancing to the sounds of LaCi. During the band breaks there will be group sing-a-longs to the top 20 greatest Heartbreak Hit Parade tunes of all time. Original poetry and song contests featured, too. Heavy hors d’oeuvre will be served and a cash bar will be available. Celebration of the single life is a fundraiser for the Davis Community, a not-for-profit long-term care campus

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in Porters Neck. Funds will be used for resident activities and the event is designed to increase awareness of the social needs of seniors living in long-term care 365 days of the year. 3201 South 17th St.

charity/fundraisers FORWARD MOTION DANCE FUNDRAISER

2/4, 6pm: Live music by Perry Smith and featuring Samra, wine tasting, light appetizers, drawing for door prizes, and tickets $15, available from Forward Motion Dance members, at Ted’s and at the door. Admission: $15. Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE BALL

2/5, 5pm: Free with admission or membership. Join us Friday, 2/5, 5-7pm for a child Mardi Gras Masquerade! Dress up as fancy as you’d like, make necklaces and shakers, decorate your very own mask, and dance the evening away in blue blocks with the well-known Wilmington DJ, DJ Battle! The evening will end with a parade! At the strike of 6:30 pm we will all march and dance in a parade and make tons of noise for a celebration! Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St.

BEARD AND MOUSTACHE COMPETITION

2/6, 7pm: Bodacious Beardery, Massive Moustaches, Groovy Goatees, and even Female Categories for most impressive false beard! This is one event you don’t want to miss. 3rd annual Beard and Moustache Competition will take place on Saturday, February 6th in The Beam Room with all net proceeds benefiting UsToo International’s local Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group. Come check out awesome facial hair vendors, crazy beards and ‘mos, and great bourbon and beer! Raffles prizes and medals for each category will also be awarded. Entry forms are available at the bar or by emailingFrontStreetBrewery@gmail.com. Front Street Brewery, 9 N Front St.

POLAR PLUNGE

2/12, 1:30pm: The Special Olympics of New Hanover County invites you to participate in the Annual Polar Plunge 5K and Plunge. Join us in a 5K winding through Kure Beach and ending in the sand! As usual, race participants are encouraged to dress up. There will be a chinese auction pre-race, a costume contest, and of course the plunge at the end! Carolina Beach, Cape Fear Boulevard

BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE DINNER DANCE

2/13, 7:30pm: Come in from out of the cold and join us at “Baby It’s Cold Outside” an evening to benefit Good Shepherd Center’s mission to provide warm beds to our homeless neighbors. Dance the night away with live music from Jack Jack 180. There will be a delicious dinner, drinks, fun, good friends and sur“prizes” in store for you. Hendrick Toyota Scion of Wilmington Showroom, 5640 Market St.

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2/4-21: 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.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN

2/4-14: The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a defeated salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Thurs.Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. 910-632-2285. www.thalian. org. $15-$30.

Loudermilk, runs April 7-17, 2016 at Thalian Hall. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. A FAERY TALE FOR A MID-WINTER’S EVE

2/12, 8pm: Snow Queen “a faery tale for a mid-winter’s eve” is a Journey P.E.T. Project presented by Cape Fear Shakespeare, Ltd. inspired by the Hans Christian Anderson classic tale and book by Eileen Kernaghan. Adapted for the stage and directed by Cherri McKay this coming of age story is about best friends who learn that life does not stand still, winters turn to spring, young people become adults and friendship can turn into love. Kai is lured away from home by the hauntingly, beautiful, mysterious Lady Aurora. His best friend Gerda, embarks on a quest to bring him home, before his heart can be turned to ice. So begins the journey through the whimsical wonders and sometimes dangerous other worlds, where she meets an assortment of characters that help guide her on her quest to rescue Kai. This re-telling of the classic tale blends adventure, humor and warmth with the music stylings from yesterday and today. An entertaining evening for the whole family or the perfect choice for date night. Hannah Block 2nd Street Stage, 120 S.2nd St. 910 341 7860 or www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org.

DANIEL BEATY: EMERGENCY

2/12, 7:30pm: In Emergency, Beaty portrays 40 characters reacting to a slave ship emerging in front of the Statue of Liberty. Through each individual’s response, he weaves a stirring commentary on what it is to be human and the longing to be free. Students: $5. Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd.

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.

comedy DEAD CROW

2/5-6, 7pm and 9:30pm: LA-based comedian Dave Waite is a charismatic oddball whose shows are nonstop fun. With appearances on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Live at Gotham” and season eight of “Last Comic Standing,” comedy fans everywhere are enthralled by the Ludlow, KY, native’s peculiar outlook on life. Dave also co-produces The Secret Show, a popular monthly comedy night at “The Blind Barber” in Culver City, CA. • 2/12-13, 7pm and 9:30pm: Kenny Zimlinghaus is a stand up comic who can be heard every morning on the Sirius XM 109 show “Wake Up with Taylor.” His debut release “Night Pageant” immediately went to #1 on Itunes upon it’s release in April of 2015. Star of “Wedgerino” which won ‘Best Offbeat Comedy” at the 2015 Manhattan Film Festival. Dead Crow Comedy Room: 265 N Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy.com

music/concerts JAZZ FESTIVAL

2/4-7: Three-Day Jazz Festival featuring World-Class Musicians in a nite-club setting. Celebrating 36 Jazzy years from the best traditional jazz musicians from around the globe! Thursday nite: “Styles of Jazz”, featuring Gypsy Jazz; Professor Cunningham’s Old School Tribute to the Big Band Era; Bebop played by Hod O’Brien; Stephanie

THE LAMBDA

Written by former Port City resident Steve Cooper with music by former Wilmingtonian Brad Moranz, the musical takes place at a gay bar in the late 1970s on the Carolina Beach boardwalk, and explores the lives and loves of its patrons and the lively entertainment of the club. Doors open at 6pm, show at 7pm. Special reserved seating for this show with limited dinner tickets available per performance. Not appropriate for younger audiences. Discounts for seniors & students Valentine’s dinner tickets $50 with special menu (Feb 13 & 14). TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

AUDITIONS FOR AMERICAN IDIOT

2/9, 7pm: Auditions will be held on Monday, February 8th & Tuesday, February 9th at 7 pm at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. Please prepare a pop musical theatre or rock song to sing a capella and be prepared to dance (no sandals or flip flops). This production, co-directed by Anthony Lawson and David T. Loudermilk, choreographed by David T.

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Nakasian presents “Ladies of Jazz”; plus All-Star Jazz Jam. Friday & Saturday nites: All-Star Musician lineup presented in 7 sets, each with a different leader. THE STYLISTICS

2/5, 8pm: Perhaps the most consistent hit makers in Soul Music—“You’re A Big Girl Now,” “You Are Everything,” “Betcha By Golly Wow,” “Stop Look Listen” and “People Make the World Go Round”—The Stylistics sought after Soul balladeers. They continue to tour regularly around the world with infectiously feel-good music. Come hear the vocal stylings from those you know and love. Step back in time to soul music’s glory days without leaving your seat. Featuring Eddie Holman. Tickets: capefearstage.com. CFCC Humanities and Fine Arts Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

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2/6, 7:30pm: Jean Sibelius wrote his life-affirming Symphony No. 5 at a point of crisis in his career. The breathtaking beginning of the last movement was reportedly inspired by the sight of sixteen swans taking flight in his homeland of Finland. Audience will also hear the winners of the annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition.Box Office: 910-9623500. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

PORT CITY SHAKEDOWN

2/6, 10pm: Don’t miss Wilmington’s top party/dance band at Wild Wing Cafe Saturday, February 6th, 2016! Port City Shakedown are an energetic, six-piece party/ dance band built for dancing! Featuring both male and female lead vocalists allows for plenty of variety throughout the night. Covers include everything from Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, to Stevie Wonder. Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

GRENOLDO FRAZIER

2/11, 6:30pm: Treat your Valentine and yourself to the gift of crowd-pleaser and Wilmington favorite, pianist and

vocalist Grenoldo Frazier, singing and swinging jazzy love songs and more as Valentine’s Day nears. Frazier’s broad range pulls from his vast array of musical knowledge and experience crossing and combining many genres including jazz, show tunes, classical to contemporary. His presence and showmanship leaves audiences hoping the night never ends. www. cameronartmuseum.org. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street CAROLINA PINE 2016 KICKOFF PARTY

2/13, 1pm: Music starts at 1pm at Ironclad Brewery! Lineup: Sean Thomas Gerard, Evan Baker, Dylan Drake, William Daube, Rebekah Todd and Chris Frisina, Jesse and Carson Jewell, Brown Widow, Snake Malone & The Black Cat Bone, Roy G Biv & The White Noise, the paper stars. All funds raised will go toward recording the Carolina Pine Music Series this year. Filming and sound recording will be done at North Star Post and Sound. All musicians playing the February 13th show will appear on the series this year. Tix: $10, available at Gravity Records and at the door on the day. Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St.

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phers in Wilmington. The program pairs each emerging choreographer with an experienced artist to mentor the participant through the process of dance making from inspiration to completed work. This year workshops in choreographic tools, music selection, lighting design, costume design, and marketing were added to the program giving the emerging artists a complete understanding of all the components of creating a strong dance. Held in collaboration with Cameron Art Museum. Tickets: www. cameronartmuseum.org. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM

2/8, 7pm: The Countywide CDC and Project Uplift presents the Dance Theatre of Harlem on February 8, 2016 in Kenan Auditorium. The Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown into a multi-cultural dance institution with an extraordinary legacy of providing opportunities for creative expression and artistic excellence that continues to set standards in the performing arts. Dance Theatre of Harlem has achieved unprecedented success, bringing innovative and bold new forms of artistic expression to audiences in New York City, across the country and around the world. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Road

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2/7, 2pm: Come Shag with us! We are pleased to welcome Bobby & Cheryl Collins, who will lead dancers through this four week long shag series. This Sunday series is being held on feb 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 2pm-3pm. Participants must know the basic shag step. This series is $45 per person or $85 per couple. Please visitbabsmcdance.com or call 910-395-5090 to register. Babs McDance Studio, 6782 Market St.

EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHERS SHOWCASE

2/7, 3pm: The Dance Cooperative’s Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase is a unique program aimed at fostering and supporting the next generation of choreogra-

2/14, 2pm: Come Shag with us! We are pleased to welcome Bobby & Cheryl Collins, who will lead dancers through this four week long shag series. This Sunday series is being held on feb 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 2pm3pm. Participants must know the basic shag step. This series is $45 per person or $85 per couple. Please visit www.babsmcdance.com or call 910-395-5090 to register. Babs McDance Studio, 6782 Market St.

GASPARD DANCERS

2/16, 7:30pm: Critically acclaimed North Carolina Company Gaspard&Dancers, founded and directed by Gaspard Louis (formerly of Pilobolus Dance Theater) brings us three contemporary pieces, including their newest work Tota Pulchra Es (You are All Beautiful). Artistically and athletically gifted, Gaspard&Dancers marry playful physicality with lyricism. Works of haunting beauty and emotional force, Louis’ creations have been called “exuberant,” “organic,” and “buoyant.” Cape Fear Stage, 703 N. 3rd St.

OVER 50’S DANCE

2/9, 7:30pm: The Over 50’s dance provides a venue for social, ballroom, and line dancing. DJ’s play a variety of dance music and will take your requests. Couples and singles are welcome. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd.

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MY LAST SEVEN YEARS

Artist Edgardo Bianchi presents, “My Seven Last Years”—his journey through the art world started at the age of 15, with pen and ink drawings. It continued with watercolors in 2004 and ended up with oil since 2013. I have explored a wide array of subjects, from abstract, to landscapes and portraits, trying to give my interpretation. This exhibition will hang through Jan 30th at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. 1212 Magnolia Village Way

ARTISTS NEEDED

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.

JILL JACKSON

2/11, 6pm: Artist Jill C. Jackson Presents her exhibition, “Life in a Sleepy Town.” at the Leland Cultural Arts Center Gallery. Her works will be on exhibition from Feb. 1 to Feb 29. Don’t miss this exciting local talent. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

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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. • 2/5, 6pm: CAM debuts its new acquisition to the permanent collection in context of seven other works by this rising artist in “The Bones of: Sculptures by Dustin Farnsworth.” Inspired by 19th century architecture of the theatre, Farnsworth reflects, “I create a lush, emotionally-charged rabbit hole to fall into and explore. These sculptures act as anthropological studies of cultural, familial and social heredity of a culture in the interim of post-industry and the coming age.” Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street• Opens 2/9! 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.• 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 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.

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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, 125pm. 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 beau-

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

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

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. www.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

sports/recreation 2016 FLAG FOOTBALL

Registration open through 2/11 (or when the league becomes full, whichever comes first). Mandatory Capt’s meeting on 2/17, 6pm, in the Recreation Center. Team captain or other team representative must be present. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Minimum of 10, maximum of 24 teams. Play begins 2/21.$560 per team, due at the time of registration along with the initial roster/waiver and registration form. Wrightsville Beach Park, #1 Bob Sawyer Dr. (910) 256-7925

Looking to involve your kid’s in positive, confidence building activities? Registration is now open for County Activity Day and 4-H membership is not required. This a great opportunity for children of all ages to gain public speaking skills in a safe environment. Colleges and employers are always looking for individuals with excellent communication skills. For more information on this program call NHC 4-H Agent Leslie Dill at (910) 798-7660 or leslie_dill@ncsu.edu Registration deadline is Feb. 15th. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.

film PEGGY GUGGENHEIM: ART ADDICT

2/3, 7pm (additional showing at 4pm, 2/3): Cinematique presents Lisa Immordino Vreeland’s portrait of a patron of the arts extraordinaire who transformed a modest fortune and impeccable taste into one of the premiere collec-

tions of twentieth century art. Peggy Guggenheim was WONDERS OF LIGHT 2/13, 10am: Why is the sky blue? What makes a rainan heiress to her family fortune who became a central figbow? Discover the colors of light and make a colored ure in the modern art movement. As she moved through shadow. Conduct fun mirror experiments and learn how the cultural upheaval of the 20th century, she collected light travels. Explore the mysteries of light and color and not only art, but also artists. Her colorful personal history even make an object disappear! Parental participation is included such figures as Samuel Beckett, Max Ernst, required. Ages 5-14. Free for members or with GA. Cape Jackson Pollock, Alexander Calder, Marcel Duchamp as Fear Museum, 814 Market St. well as countless others. While fighting through personal tragedy, she maintained her vision to build one of the HOW MY BODY MOVES most important collections of modern art, now enshrined 2/18, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on in her Venetian palazzo. (Unrated, 1 hour 37 minutes). activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street. interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, CREATED EQUAL FILM SERIES program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 Cape Fear Museum presents the series at New Hanover and their adult helpers. Parental participation is required. County Public Library in the New Hanover Room at their Free with museum admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 main branch located at 201 Chestnut Street: 1/30, 2pm: Market Street “The Loving Story.” • Films at New Beginning Church, located at 3120 Alex Trask Drive: 2/16, 7pm: “The Loving PRE-K PLANETARIUM PAJAMA PARTY Story”; 2/23, 7pm, “Freedom Riders.” These films chron2/19, 6pm: Enjoy bedtime stories under the stars in the icle the long and sometimes violent effort to achieve the Museum’s digital planetarium! Children and parents will rights enumerated in the Declaration of Independence— explore the night sky, make star pictures, and sing star life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—for all Amerisongs. Pajamas and blankies are encouraged and kids cans. The fight for racial equality played itself out in are welcome to bring their favorite bedtime stuffed anicommunities around the South, and it’s important that we mal. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpreflect on and remember the struggles that ended legally ers. Parental participation is required. Space is limited sanctioned racial segregation. Created Equal film set is to 50; participants must pre-register by calling 910-798made possible through a major grant from the National 4362 or email cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Cape Fear Endowment for the Humanities, as part of its Bridging Museum, 814 Market Street Cultures initiative, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. DOCUTIME FILM FESTIVAL

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YOUTH

2/15-17, 7pm: Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war, and remembrance based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, starring Kit Harington (Game Of Thrones) and Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina). Brittain’s novel has become the classic testimony for WWI from a woman’s point of view. This adaptation presents the searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again. It’s a film about young love, the futility of war, and how to make sense of the darkest times. (PG-13, 9 minutes). Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

kids stuff 2/3: Looking to involve your kid’s in positive, confidence building activities? Registration is now open for County Activity Day and 4-H membership is not required. This a great opportunity for children of all ages to gain public speaking skills in a safe environment. Colleges and employers are always looking for individuals with excellent communication skills. For more information on this program call NHC 4-H Agent Leslie Dill at (910) 798-7660 or leslie_dill@ncsu.edu Reg. deadline is Feb. 15th.

The Bible’s Book of Exodus tells the story of the time Moses almost met God. “Show me your glory, please,” the prophet says to his deity, who’s hiding. “You cannot see my face,” God replies, “but I will show you my back parts.” That’s good enough for Moses. He agrees. I hope you, too, will be satisfied with a tantalizingly partial epiphany. I’m pretty sure if you ask nicely, you can get a glimpse of a splendor as meaningful to you as God was to Moses. It may only be the “back parts,” but its should still stir and enrich you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

lectures/readings

The archaic English word “quaintrelle” refers to a woman who treats her life as a work of art. She is passionate about cultivating beauty, pleasure and wit in everything she is and does. But she’s not a narcissistic socialite. She’s not a snooty slave to elitist notions of style. Her aim is higher and sweeter: to be an impeccable, well-crafted fount of inspiration and blessings. I propose we resuscitate and tinker with this term, and make it available to you. In 2016, you Tauruses of all genders will be inclined to incorporate elements of the quaintrelle, and you will also be skilled at doing so. If you have not yet dived into this fun work, start now!

GOING GREEN BOOK CLUB

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

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. 12/2: The World Without Us, by Alan Weisman; 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.

POET MATTHEW COOPERMAN

REGISTRATION OPEN: ACTIVITY DAY

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

2/4, 7pm: Author of, most recently, Spool, winner of the New Measure Prize, from Free Verse Editions/Parlor Press. Other books include the text + image collaboration Imago for the Fallen World, with Marius Lehene (Jaded Ibis Press, 2013), Still: of the Earth as the Ark which Does Not Move (Counterpath Press, 2011), DaZE (Salt Publishing Ltd, 2006) and A Sacrificial Zinc (Pleiades/ LSU, 2001), winner of the Lena-Miles Wever Todd Prize. A founding editor of Quarter After Eight, and co-poetry editor of Colorado Review, Cooperman teaches at Colorado State University. He lives in Fort Collins with his wife, the poet Aby Kaupang, and their two children. Free and open to the public. Reception sponsored by the department will follow the reading. Kenan Hall 1111, 601 South College Rd.

Sufi teacher (and Gemini) Idries Shah offered this teaching: “They say that when Fortune knocks, you should open the door. But why should you make Fortune knock, by keeping the door shut?” Let’s make this your featured meditation, Gemini. If there is anywhere in your life where proverbial doors are shut—either in the world outside of you or the world inside of you—unlock and open them wide. Make it easy for Fortune to reach you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Many Cancerians harbor a chronic ache of melancholy about what they’re missing. The unavailable experience in question could be an adventure they wish they were having, or an absent ally they long to be near, or a goal they wish they had time to pursue. That’s the bad news. The good news is you can harness the chronic ache. In fact, it’s your birthright as a Cancerian to do so. If you summon the willpower to pull yourself out of the melancholy, you can turn its mild poison into fuel to drive you to get at least some of what you’ve been missing. Now is a favorable time to do so.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) How will the next chapter of your story unfold? I suspect there are two possible scenarios: In one version, the abundance of choices overwhelms you. You get bogged down in an exciting but debilitating muddle, and become frazzled, frenetic and overwrought. In the other possible scenario, you navigate your way through the lavish freedom with finesse. Your intuition reveals exactly how to make good use of the fertile contradictions. You’re crafty, adaptable and effective. So which way will you go? How will the tale unfold? I think it’s completely up to you. Blind fate will have little to do with it. For best results, all you have to do is stay in close touch with the shining vision of what you really want.

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YOUTH BASKETBALL

Youth basketball registration open through Feb. 4. Junior Mighty Pints, ages 4-6, $10. Instructional league. Mighty Pints, grades 1-3, $30. Competitive league. Call 910-341-7866 for more information! Martin Luther King Center, 401 S. 8th Street

LITTLE EXPLORERS: EVERYDAY SHAPES

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

2/4, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in museum park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

“To hell with my suffering,” Arthur Rimbaud wrote in his poem “May Banners.” I suggest you make it your mantra for now. Anytime you feel a sour thought impinging upon your perceptions, say, “To hell with my suffering.” Then immediately follow up with an expostulation from another Rimbaud poem, “It’s all too beautiful.” Be ruthless about this, Virgo. If you sense an imminent outbreak of pettiness, or if a critical voice in your head blurts out a curse, or if a pesky ghost nags you, simply say, “To hell with my suffering,” and then, “It’s all too beautiful.” In this way, you can take advantage of the fact you now have more power over your emotional pain than usual.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT

2/11, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “I like people who unbalance me,” Irish writer Colum McCann says. Normally, I wouldn’t dream of encouraging you

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to make the same declaration, Libra. My instinct is to help you do everything necessary to maintain harmony. But now is a rare time when you can thrive on what happens when you become a bit tilted, uneven or irregular—because the influences that unbalance you will be the same influences that tickle your fancy, charge your batteries, and ring your bell or sizzle your bacon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The African Association was a 19th-century British group dedicated to exploring West Africa. Its members hoped to remedy Europeans’ ignorance about the area’s geography. In one of the association’s most ambitious projects, it commissioned an adventurer named “Henry Nicholls” to discover the origin and chart the course of the legendary Niger River. Nicholls and his crew set out by ship in their quest, and traveled north up a river that emptied into the Gulf of Guinea. They didn’t realize and never figured out they were already on the Niger River. I’m wondering if there’s a comparable situation going on in your life, Scorpio. You may be looking for something you have already found.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Richard P. Feynman was a brilliant physicist who won a Nobel Prize in 1965 for his pioneering work in quantum electrodynamics. He also played the bongo drums and was a competent artist. Excessive pride was not a problem for him. “I’m smart enough to know that I’m dumb,” he testified. “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself—and you are the easiest person to fool.” I suggest you adopt him as your role model for the next two weeks, Sagittarius. All of us need periodic reminders that we’ve got a lot to learn; this is your time. Be extra vigilant in protecting yourself from your own misinformation and misdirection.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Food connoisseur Anthony Bourdain has a TV show that enables him to travel the globe and indulge in his love of exotic cuisine. He takes his sensual delights seriously. In Charleston, South Carolina, he was ecstatic to experience the flavorful bliss of soft-shell crab with lemon pasta and shaved bottarga. “Frankly,” he told his dining companion, “I’d slit my best friend’s throat for this.” Bourdain was exaggerating for comic effect, but I’m concerned you may actually feel strongly about the gratifications almost within your grasp. I have no problem with you getting super-intense in pursuit of your enjoyment, but, please, stop short of taking extreme measures. You know why.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You may sometimes be drawn to people, places or ideas long before they give you their gifts. Although you sense their potential value, you might have to ripen before you’ll be ready to receive their full bounty. Here’s how author Elias Canetti expressed it: “There are books, that one has for twenty years without reading them, that one always keeps at hand, yet one carefully refrains from reading even a complete sentence. Then after twenty years, there comes a moment when suddenly, as though under a high compulsion, one cannot help taking in such a book from beginning to end, at one sitting: it is like a revelation.” I foresee a comparable transition happening for you, Aquarius. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The Leaning Tower of Pisa is eight stories high, including its belfry. It tilts sideways at a 4-degree angle. When builders started construction back in 1173, they laid a weak foundation in unstable soil, and the building has never stood straight since.Yet, it is the most lucrative tourist attraction in the city of Pisa, and one of the top 10 in Italy. Its flaw is the source of its fame and glory. What’s the equivalent in your world, Pisces? Now is a favorable time to take new or extra advantage of something you consider imperfect or blemished.

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UNCW PRESENTS PHILIP GERARD

2/13, 7:30pm: Philip Gerard, an avid musician, incorporates bluegrass, folk, country, and original compositions into his readings, playing six and twelve-string guitar, dobro, banjo, and pedal steel guitar. Join UNCW Presents for the evening to celebrate the album “American Anthem.” Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd.

NATALIE L BOEYINK

2/17, 6:30pm: 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 CAM’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 on CAM’s website: www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone and at the door. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.

NC COASTS

Tracy will discuss current coastal environmental challenges facing North Carolina, and efforts to address these issues. Topics will include improving the North Carolina economy through coastal restoration, protecting water quality by decreasing polluted runoff, advocating for compatible industrial development in the coastal zone, and protecting our oceanfront and inlet beaches for public uses and to maintain their natural functions. Skrabal will introduce the Coastal Federation’s 2016 campaign strategy to protect and restore our shared coastal resources, and offer many opportunities for people to make meaningful contributions to the protection of North Carolina’s coast. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments following the seminar. Due to limited seating, please call 910962-2301 to reserve a spot. UNCW Center for Marine Science Auditorium, 5600 Marvin K Moss Lane

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); May-Joyride 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.

classes/readings

STOP EMOTIONAL EATING

Series of seven classes...not a diet plan, rather teaching and coaching the use of emotional self regulation techniques to help deal with the first and foremost aspect of weight management... emotions. Learning to recognize and shift stressful emotion is a key to success in weight loss and will help other areas of life, including relationships, work, health and overall quality of life. Seven consecutive weeks. Two choices of times: Mondays at 1pm, beginning 2/1, or Thursdays at 7pm, beginning 2/4. Alice Canup, LCSW, Coach & Trainer: 910-228-5581.

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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. • Wednesday afternoons, 2-4, Drawing With Pencils, two hour classes for four weeks, $80. • Friday afternoons, 2-4, Painting with Water Colors, two hour classes, four weeks, $80. DeWitt Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure. 910 547-8115

SEWING MACHINE BASICS

instructions in creating a reversible table runner, including how to sew straight lines, curves and corners. No previous sewing experience is necessary. Students will need to supply their own materials, which will be determined during the first class. Bring your own sewing machine or reserve one through the Community Enrichment department (limited supply). 10 contact hours. 2/4 - 3/3, Thurs, 6-8pm. Cost: $55. Register: www.cfcc.edu or register in person at the CFCCCommunity Enrichment dept located in the G-bldg, 402 N. Front St.

Never sewn a stitch in your life? Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? Get to know the ins and outs of a standard sewing machine so you can easily maneuver and operate one on your own. You will learn sewing machine components, threading, tension, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Instructor will provide step-by-step

Intro course for the backyard homesteader with an entrepreneurial spirit. Learn how to plan, design, and modify your garden landscape (no matter what size) to become more self-reliant through home food production. This course will help beginning growers understand effective farming methods and what is required to produce healthy produce using sustainable inputs. You will also learn how to develop multiple revenue streams through business planning, as well as how to create synergy with existing networks and local resources. Land ownership is not a requirement; you will be connected to one of many community gardening efforts in Wilmington. Knowledge gleaned from this course can even help you develop a business proposal to gain land access in your own neighborhood. 25 contact hours. February 4 - April 21 (no class 3/17 and 4/7); Thurs., 6-8pm. Cost: $130. Register: www.cfcc.edu or register in person at the CFCC Community Enrichment department located in the

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G-building at 402 N. Front St. 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.

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 Fri—Torch fat, sculpt lean muscle and crush calories with this high intensity workout that mixes dance-based cardio with strength training. • Express Class, Wed. and Thurs.— Class can vary from dance mix, interval, fusion or core. • Strength 60, Wed—Full 60 minutes of fat-burning, muscle sculpting, and strength training. • Strength 45, Thurs—Forge the tight, lean body you’re looking for while the pulse-pounding playlist distracts you from the burn. 45 minute hard-core muscle sculpting strength workout. 5425 Oleander Drive Suite 8

ARM BALANCE WORKSHOP

All levels workshop begins with a vinyasa flow emphasiz-

ing core stabilization, shoulder opening and of course... balancing in preparation for take-off. After properly opening the body we will begin to dive into the exploration of several arm balances and play around with transitions! Brittany will discuss the fundamentals of arm balancing as well as give you tips and tricks. $20 before 1/30; $25, after. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive #200 ENVIRONMENT NOW SEMINAR

2/8, 6:30pm: Please join UNCW in welcoming Population Connection President John Seager for a timely discussion on the challenges of rapid population growth. Seager’s talk will address global population growth, its causes and impacts, and how we can meet those challenges. King Hall Auditorium, UNCW, 601 S. College Rd.

GROUP HYPNOSIS FOR STRESS RELIEF

2/8, 6:30pm: Treat yourself to a deep stress relief experience. Just sit comfortably on our cushions and blankets, and allow yourself to sink into deep relaxation. Sami’s voice will guide you as you release all your stress and worries. Go home feeling stress free and balanced to enjoy a wonderful night’s sleep. Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 4320 Wrightsville Ave.

WOODTURNING BASICS

2/11, 6pm: Create beautiful wooden masterpieces using a lathe and other woodturning tools. You will learn the history of woodturning and receive a basic introduction to woodturning, tools, techniques, and products. You will turn and create several different items during class. Your instructors, from the Wilmington Area Woodturners Association (WAWA), will offer ideas on setting up a woodturning workshop and marketing your products. Registration fee includes equipment, tools, and a wood blank kit required for class. 28 contact hours. March 3 - April 14, Thursdays, 6-10pm, North Campus (Castle Hayne). $130. www.cfcc.edu. Community Enrichment, G-building at 402 N. Front St.

LEARN TO CURL

2/13, 4pm: We will host our next Learn-to-Curl Beginner’s

instruction, info@coastalcurling.com, with questions and to reserve your spot today! Please plan to arrive early to allow time for check-in and to attend our brief off-ice session. The cost will be $20 per person for the Learnto-Curl. Participants will be provided with a half-price return voucher to return for open curling. We welcome everyone to join us to learn how to curl! Relatively new clean sneakers or tennis shoes and warm comfortable clothes are all that you need to bring. (Blue jeans,boots, dock shoes or heels are not recommended!) Our club will provide everything else you need to start curling. Beginners start with a half-hour off-ice session in which we go over the basics of curling: safety, terminology, delivery and more. Then we head out to the ice for small group instruction on sweeping, delivery, release and finish by curling a couple ends. Our focus is to have new curlers feeling confident to join a league immediately! The Wilmington Ice House, 7201 Ogden Business Lane YOGA NIDRA

2/13, 11am: Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) is an ancient yoga practice of deep meditation and relaxation, going deep within yourself to heighten your awareness of Who you are. Brandon will guide you to a higher level of consciousness, leading you to a point of profound clarity and relaxation. Join us in this powerful experience that opens the mind and awakens the spirit. Yoga Nidra is for everyone. No experience necessary, no expectation to fulfill. Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 4320 Wrightsville Ave.

HOW TO MAKE A POTTING TABLE

2/13, 9:30am: Legacy Architectural Salvage in Wilmington, NC, presents How To Make a Potting Table. Learn how to make your own potting table using reclaimed architectural materials! This is a free workshop, but please RSVP by email or phone. Workshops generally last about 90 minutes. Legacy Architectural Salvage Behind Stevens Ace Hardware, 1831 Dawson St.

clubs/notices PC PLAYWRIGHTS’ PROJECT

2/6, 11am: Port City Playwrights’ Project, a community of writers for stage and scene, will hold its February 6 meeting at 11 a.m. at the Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington. The session, which promises to be lively, includes reading new works by members and providing feedback. Discussion of PCPP’s two 2016 productions is also on the agenda. Newcomers are welcome to attend. For additional information, write to Executive Director Susan M. Steadman, Ph.D, at portcityplaywrightsproject@gmail.com or visit https:// portcityplaywrights.wordpress.com. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road

AMERICAN LEGION POST 167 MEETING

2/8, 7:30pm: Post 167 meets the second Monday of each month. All members are encouraged to attend. If you are a veteran and interested in joining, visit our website www. ncalpost167.org. Hampstead American Legion Post 167, 16660 US HWy 17N

NEWCOMER’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP

2/11, 9:30am: The ladies of the Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet on Thursday, February 11. Social time will begin at 9:30am to be followed by the monthly membership meeting at 10:00am. Guest speakers James Poppe and Arthur Kareff with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) ail cover information on SCORE’s free assistance in starting your own business, employment opportunities in the area as well as volunteer opportunities. For meeting location and other information, please visit the website, wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. (No jeans please at the membership meeting.) Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender counties in the past four years is invited to join. 1518 Country Club Road

HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS

2/14, 6pm: Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear will

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meet for their monthly meeting on Sunday, February 14 at 6 PM in honor of Darwin Day. The location is YWCA Bridge Center, 127-40 S. College Rd., Wilmington. Our featured speaker is George Fellis, PhD who is a Lecturer in the Department of Philsosphy and Religion at UNCW.. Free and open to the public. www.meetup. com/humanism-182 CAPE FEAR SIERRA CLUB MEETING

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2/15, 6:30pm: Roger Shew, Professor of Geology and Earth Science at UNCW, will present a lecture on issues relating to water in Southeastern North Carolina. He will talk about sources, quantity, quality, and issues relating to surface and ground water. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Leland Library will hold their Second Saturday sale on Saturday, February 13 from 10am-2pm at the Magnolia House II - on Town Hall Dr. just before the new town hall. Please park in the town hall lot. This month’s feature includes mass market paperbacks and gardening/home improvement - all at half-price! For more information, please contact Ellie Edwards, (910) 833-2322. www.friendsofthelelandlibrary.com

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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

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 are limited to six people. Tickets are 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

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

TASTING HISTORY TOURS

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

FEAST DOWN EAST CONFERENCE

2/12, 8am: The 2016 Annual Feast Down East Regional Conference brings together all those in our community who are invested in supporting and growing the local food system in Southeastern North Carolina. This includes farmers and fishermen, food retailers and establishments, consumers, advocates and community leaders. The purpose of the conference is to strengthen the activities of these groups and the networks between them. Workshop topics will include agricultural and gardening techniques, farm business skills, local food buying and advocacy, and local food council work. http:// danielss5.wix.com/start-from-scratch-n#!regional-conference/i6itl. UNCW Burney, 601 S. College Road

LUNDI GRAS CELEBRATION

2/8, 6pm: Traditional part of the carnival season leading into the Madri Gras holiday—a day of revelry and timehonored debauchery prior to the annual Lenten observances. Also known as Shrove Monday, this annual soiree also celebrates the arrival of Rex: the King of the New Orleans Carnival. Festivities at Fermental include live music from local jazz/blues band, The Dirty White Rags paired with an authentic New Orleans inspired menu from the T’Geaux Boys Food Truck, accompanied by a generous offering of Louisiana-born beer and celebratory wines. Fermental, 7250 Market St., (910) 821-0362

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., 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

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.

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Monday Service Industry Night Front Street Brewery 910.251.1935 $1 domestics • $2 imports/crafts 9 North Front Street, Downtown Wilmington FrontStreetBrewery.com

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5559 Oleander drive • 910.798.2913

Wednesday - Saturday 11am-9pm • Sunday 11am- 8pm • Closed - Monday and Tuesday

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