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LIVE LOCAL pgs. 4-5 • By Gwenyfar Rohler Gwenyfar remembers victims of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and talks about rectifying the community’s loss of life and property to white supremacy. Photo courtesy Equal Justice Initiative

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IMPORTANCE OF REMEMBRANCE The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which opened to the public on April 26, 2018, is the nation’s first memorial dedicated to the legacy of enslaved black people, people terrorized by lynching, African Americans humiliated by racial segregation and Jim Crow, and people of color burdened with contemporary presumptions of guilt and police violence.

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Sam McFallon Sam McFarland George Miller William Mouzon Carter Peamon Tom Rowan John Townsend Daniel Wright It seems most appropriate to begin by reciting names and the nine who are unknown, as recognized by the New Hanover County Community Remembrance Project (NHCCRP). The group consists of Wilmington citizens who want to memorialize victims of the November 10, 1898 Wilmington race massacre.

It’s a day when white supremacists overpowered the African American-led government in Wilmington, NC. While looking at the list of names who perished during the massacre, I am struck by several thoughts.

The first is the echo of Tab Ballis’ voice, talking about the hate crime that was Ta-

lana Kreeger’s murder in 1990. At the time the perpetrator’s name was in the news constantly, but Kreeger’s barely was a footnote. It led Ballis to put together “Park View,” a documentary about Kreeger’s murder (which I will discuss in the February 19 Live Local, ahead of its February 22 screening at Church of the Good Shepherd).

My next thought centers around the power of Yad Vashem (The Holocaust Memorial Museum in Israel) and the Hall of Names—or the attempt to identify by name each of the 6 million Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust. At present a little over 4,800,000 have been identified. Since one of the aims of the Final Solution was to wipe the earth clean of Jews and undesirables, putting the victims back into the

Next, my thoughts turn to a question I’m asked weekly during the Literary History Walking Tour: How many people were killed in the 1898 Massacre? Each time someone asks that question I find myself saying over again, “We will never have exact figures.”

How many died from environmental exposure, hiding outside of the city in winter— or how many actually fled? When running for your life on a cold November night, you don’t stop to pack a bag and bring blankets.

The elderly, the young and the sick perish first in such conditions, but no one is immune to the impacts of cold, hunger and fear, let alone bullets.

“Thewhiteman’svictorysoonbecamecompleteby fraud,violence,intimidationandmurder.”

—Ida B. Wells world as people with names, birthdays and photographs is a very real way of reclaiming the lives the Nazis tried to erase.

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What is unfortunate is how tightly the perpetrators have controlled the narrative of these events. The people of color we

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discuss most in reference to 1898 are the Manley family: Frank, Alex and Carrie, who owned and operated The Wilmington Daily Record, the African-American newspaper in town. Very few people of color are discussed or addressed by name—certainly not the victims.

Perhaps that is why my attention was riveted when I was handed a piece of paper with 13 names printed on one side and an announcement the NHCCRP is seeking information about their lives and possible descendants still in the area.

The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) was founded in 1989 to provide legal representation to people who might be without economic resources, to attain a fair trial or good court representation. The founding of EJI is the focus of the film “Just Mercy,” based upon a memoir by Bryan Stevenson, which follows the true story of Walter McMillian, who appeals his murder convic-

tion with Stevenson’s help. Stevenson is a truly remarkable human being who has blended a dedication to social justice with an ability to bring together a group of people to share his vision and work toward deep change. In addition to legal defense work, EJI founded The National Memorial for Peace and Justice. The museum has identified over 800 counties in the United States where a lynching as an act of racial terror occurred. Names of the victims are engraved within the museum.

“In the 6-acre park surrounding the memorial is a field of identical monuments, waiting to be claimed and installed in the counties they represent,” according to the EJI’s website. “Over time, the national memorial will serve as a report on which parts of the country have confronted the truth of this terror and which have not.”

Sadly, it comes as no surprise New Hanover County is one of the counties with a marker at the museum. “I’m with a small group of people who started meeting recently to work with the Equal Justice Initiative on a local project,” NHCCRP member Jim Downey announced at a panel following the screening of “Just Mercy.” The small group is now known as the New Hanover County Community Remembrance Project. They decided to host the screening of “Just Mercy” and to formally announce their efforts to launch the project and claim the marker from The National Memorial for Peace and Justice.

The panel included Dr. Kim Cook of the

sociology and criminology department at UNCW; Frankie Roberts, executive director and cofounder of LINC, an organization that provides residential support services for people transitioning from prison; and Lettie Shumate, a historian and founder of the “Sincerely, Lettie” podcast. Dr. Cook opened comments by noting the film had left her very emotional.

“It’s a hard movie to watch, particularly for me,” she said. “I know these people and I love these people.” Through her research, she came to know many of the people onscreen in real life.

Roberts nodded in agreement, noting he had read the book twice and was prepared for the impact of the film. Still, it hit hard.

The panel discussed a broad overview of the history of mass incarceration, wrongful convictions and struggles of re-entry following incarceration.

Shumate drew the most clear line between the use of racial terror lynchings and the correlations with the death penalty for people of color.

“Bryan Stevenson and EJI have put together a program that requires a lot of community input,” Dr. Cook noted about the process to claim the marker for New Hanover County.

One of the steps is to collect soil samples from each lynching site. Since 13 victims were all lynched on the same day, November 10, 1898, as part of the mas-

sacre unleashed on the African-American community during the bloody government coup, NHCCRP plans to take soil samples on November 10. Beforehand, all of the sites must be identified. Moreover, details of the victims’ lives need to be filled in, and descendants located and involved in the process.

There are so many pieces of 1898 we seem unable to resolve. We have never seriously addressed the political repercussions of the coup d’etat. We are fundamentally unable to discuss the economic pieces—both the cause and effect. Within that we haven’t seriously discussed reparations of any kind. On a larger and harder-to-define plane, we have no way of wrapping our minds around what we as a city lost from the contributions of citizenry who were murdered or exiled. Like The Shoah, it is not just the immediate loss of life, but the loss of succeeding generations and what each person would bring to the world. So naming and locating the victims—rather than making it entirely a discussion about Hugh MacRae, Alfred Waddell, William Kenan, and James Sprunt, with Frank and Alex Manley as their unwitting antagonists, is long overdue.

And it is not going to be an easy process.

The panel assures it is a necessary and important one—and I believe it, too. For Roberts, bringing the marker here is especially important. “We don’t do storytelling as much anymore,” he explains. “If that marker were here, it would be a place

I could take my son and grandson and tell that story.”

Specifically, it’s a story involving real people with real lives that were senselessly taken. Naming them rather than sweeping them under the rug as “victims” remains necessary.

Though a big-budget feature film like “Just Mercy” can spread the message to a broader audience, Dr. Cook noted after the film, “I’m worried people are going to view it as entertainment. It’s not; it’s a call to action.”

Amen.

There is a lot of action that is necessary.

Perhaps a starting place is with the NHCCRP project. “We cannot ignore how we got here, if we’re ever going to have a racially equal and diverse, welcoming society. We have to start honestly digging deep into the truth of how we got here,” Dr. Cook added.

“And it’s people who look like me who have to do the hardest part of the work—which is to acknowledge what we have done, and what our ancestors have done, and that’s hard to do.”

Anyone who would like to join the NHCCRP or have information regarding how to contact relatives of the 13 people whose loss we seek to acknowledge, visit www. facebook.com/nhccrp. As a community we can take the next step to reclaiming the narrative and putting faces and names to an important part of our city.

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CONTINUING CRISIS In Mexico City, Mexico, on any given day, 22 of the 467 escalators at subway stations are broken down, reports the Associated Press, and on January 14 Metro authorities published a list of causes, including “corrosion due to urine� among the top five. Fermin Ramirez, assistant manager for rails and facilities, said he’s concluded that riders urinate on the escalators in off-peak hours or at lightly used stations—“even though it seems hard to believe.� “When we open up escalators for maintenance, there is always urine,� Ramirez noted. Twitter users pushed back, noting that there are no restroom facilities in most Metro stations. The Mexico City subway provides 1.6 billion rides per year— the eighth largest in the world by some measures. [Associated Press, 1/15/2020]

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on the field of battle, legally,� the Des Moines Register reported. In court documents, Ostrom claims such a trial “has never been explicitly banned or restricted as a right in these United States.�

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Police are still looking for his suspected accomplice. [Fox40, 1/12/2020]

CAN YOU BLAME HER? Shawna Joseph, 28, of Jersey City, New Jersey, lost her cool on January 7 at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in Bayonne. Asked to leave around 2 p.m. after becoming angry over the length of the lines, authorities said she returned later that afternoon and unleashed her wrath, smashing computers, assaulting workers and kicking the police officers called to arrest her. The Associated Press reported that

Joseph eventually was responsible for about $23,000 in damages, according to authorities, and after she was arrested, she was found to have a PCP-laced marijuana cigarette in her possession; she was charged with criminal mischief, drug possession, aggravated assault and hindering apprehension. [Associated Press, 1/8/2020]

PASSING PARADE KTVX reported a man in Sandy, Utah, mistakenly assumed his local 24 Hour Fitness was open ... 24 hours. Dan Hill went to the gym late on January 11 and finished his session with laps in the pool after midnight.

When he emerged, he realized everyone was gone and the doors were locked. “Doesn’t the name suggest that they stay open 24 hours?� Hill complained on Facebook. He called his wife, who suggested he “find a comfortable place to sleep.� Instead, he called police dispatch “and the guy pauses for like 10 seconds and says, ‘You’re where?’�

Hill said. He explained that he didn’t want to risk tripping the alarm system and “get busted for breaking and entering,� so police responded and freed Hill from his unexpected prison. A manager from the gym apologized in a statement and said, “We made the decision recently to close select clubs in the overnight hours. . . . We clearly did not do a good job of our closing procedures for this club on Saturday night.� [KTVX, 1/14/2020]

AWESOME! During the Tokyo Olympics this summer, athletes will sleep on beds made of cardboard, a nod toward sustainability in keeping with Tokyo’s commitment to a “green�

Olympics. Which all sounded admirable until Australian basketball player Andrew Bogut pointed out a potential problem: “Great gesture . . . until the athletes finish their events and the 1,000s of condoms handed out all over the village are put to use.� In response, Airweave, the manufacturer of the beds, told AFP the beds will hold up to 440 pounds and have been through rigorous stress tests. “As long as they stick to just two people in the bed, they should be strong enough to support the load,� the company said. [AFP, 1/10/2020]

FETISHES On Christmas Eve, a man in Bradenton, Florida, woke up to find an intruder in his room. It wasn’t Santa Claus; the victim was awakened by a man sucking on his toes.

According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, the victim demanded to know what the man was doing and the suspect simply responded he “was there to suck toes.� In the ensuing fight, deputies said the suspect claimed to have a gun, but the victim managed to force him out of the home, where the thwarted toe-sucker smashed a window in the home and destroyed the windshield of the victim’s car before leaving. The Bradenton Herald reported officers were unable to locate the suspect using a K9, so they took DNA samples from the man’s toes, and the incident is still under investigation. [Bradenton Herald, 1/3/2020]

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FLIGHT PLAN Indie rock band Futurebirds play Bourgie Nights on Saturday, January 25.

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The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

The Drum Circle [7:30PM; FREE]

Contra Dance [7:30pm; $5]

Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.

5th Ave United Methodist Church, 409 S 5th Ave.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub, 131 N. Front St.

Anything Goes Open Stage (8pm; free)

Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Pl.

Jared Michael Cline [7pm]

The Barzarre (The Juggling Gypsy), 1612 Castle Street

Tidal Creek Open Mic (6pm; free) Tidal Creek Co-Op, 5329 Oleander Drive. #100

Music Bingo with DJ Sherri [7pm; free]

Trivia Tuesdays At Fat Tony’s [7pm]

SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

Karaoke w/ DJ Damo (9pm; free)

Wine Down Wednesday & Karaoke (8PM;

FREE) Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

Benny hill [7PM]

Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

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Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro visits The Orange Peel in Asheville January 24.

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THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837

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1/22: The Music Circuit 1/23: Who’s Bad Presents The Evolution of Pop 1/24: Jake Shimabukuro 1/25: End of the Line - Allman Brothers Tribute 1/26: The Devil Makes Three 1/28: Atmosphere 1/29: Art Wavey 1/30: Space Jesus 1/31: Yonder Mountain String Band 2/1: 80s vs 90s Dance Party

THE REEVES THEATER & CAFE 129 W. MAIN ST., ELKIN, NC (336) 258-8240

1/25: The Travelin’ McCourys 1/31: Thomas Rhyant’s Sam Cooke Revue

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE N. DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298

1/23: Marco Benevento 1/24: Road to Shakori: Unaka Prong + Vintage Pistols + Hustle Souls 1/25: Revelwood Mission 1/31: Australian Wildlife Relief Benefit

THE FILLMORE

820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 1/24: The Devil Makes Three 1/25: Matoma & Two Friends 1/26: Ari Shaffir: Jew 1/28: Beartooth/Motionless In White 1/31: Space Jesus

THE FILLMORE UNDERGROUND

820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 1/24: Ripe 1/25: Drake Party 1/30: Mt. Joy 1/31: Thouxanbanfauni

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722

CONCERTS

1/26: Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons 1/28-2/2: RENT

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111

1/24: American Aquarium’s “Roadtrip to Raleigh” w/ Futurebirds and Mike and the Moonpies 1/25: American Aquarium’s “Roadtrip to Raleigh” w/ Charley Crockett and Kelsey Waldon 1/29: Half Pint with Yellow Wall Dub Squad 1/31: The Breakfast Club w/ 8-Track Minds

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE, DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875

MARCUS KING - THE WELL JANIS JOPLIN - PIECE OF MY HEART BROKEN BELLS - GOOD LUCK BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - NO WOMAN NO CRY ERIC CLAPTON - LAY DOWN SALLY RAILROAD EARTH - MIGHTY RIVER THE ALLMAN BROTHERS - ONE WAY OUT BRANDI CARLILE - THE STORY

1/23: Be Loud! Carolina Showcase 1/24: Illiterate Light 1/25: Road to Shakori: Unaka Prong, Hustle Souls, Vintage Pistols 1/26: Songs for Australia - Australian Wildlife Relief Benefit 1/30: Who Runs the Hill Artist Showcase 1/31: Damn Tall Buildings

NATHANIEL RATELIFF - AND IT'S STILL ALRIGHT CAROLINE ROSE - FEEL THE WAY I WANT TAME IMPALA - LOST IN YESTERDAY LOLA MARSH - ONLY FOR A MOMENT TRAMPLED BY TURTLES - OH LA LA YOLA - I DON'T WANNA LIE

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3/28 & 3/29 GLA

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JAZZED FOR LIFE Leme Nolan’s 2019 ‘Love with a Ring Attached’ EP can be heard live at her upcoming show at Tails Piano Bar. Courtesy photo

VOCAL

BY SHANNON RAE GENTRY

“M

usic is powerful and can reach billions, no matter the genre,” singer Lemetrius “Leme” Nolan says of her preference for eclectic sounds.

Don’t be fooled by her quiet demeanor and low-speaking voice offstage: Nolan knows how to belt it out when it comes to entertaining an audience. Her vocal prowess can be traced to her musical foundation in gospel. At 8 years old, she started singing with her family group Trueway Gospel Singers, made up of her mother, brother, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

“I come from a loving family of singers and I’m thankful for that,” she says. “For those who know my mother, they would say I have it honest when it comes to my

DETAILS LEME NOLAN Saturday, January 25, 9 p.m.

Tails Piano Bar • 115 S. Front St. Free ($1 membership fee) store.cdbaby.com/cd/lemetriusnolan LemeNolan.com vocal range.”

Accompanying Nolan on Saturday at Tails Piano Bar will be Adam Fenton (pi-

ano) and Nehemy Pierre (drums). They’ll perform Nolan’s latest originals, as well as a variety of old-school classics, new R&B and pop covers—including songs by Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Prince, Tina Turner, New Edition, Alicia Keys, James Brown, Mary J. Blige and more.

“This upcoming performance is going to give you a variety of music you will love,” Nolan promises. “It is a very diverse crowd [at Tails] and I love them. Very fun, classy, upscale, down-to-earth atmosphere.”

Nolan, Fenton and Pierre have shared the stage only for a little more than three months. Already, their combined talents and chemistry are apparent.

“We have a great time, as always,” she says. “Lee Jamison used to play the piano for me while at Tails but [he] and his lovely wife moved out of state to be closer [to] family. They are missed. Overall, I am grateful for all of the musicians I’ve worked with so far.”

Nolan’s style varies, and includes jazz, gospel, country, funk, soul and R&B. She hones her grasp of each, as heard during her gospel number “Standing in Your Glory” or country track “The Smell of Freedom.” “I don’t just fit into one genre because I love them all,” she adds.

Nolan’s 2019 EP “Love with a Ring Attached,” produced by Antoine Carmichael (a.k.a. Carmichael Musiclover), takes a clear turn with three original funk/R&B songs. The title track’s music video matches the song’s throwback 1970s’ vibe, with aesthetics and dance-hall setting. It has a funky beat meant to get toes tapping and hips swaying.

Nolan is now working with various producers, with a goal to release her full-

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Leme Nolan brings her brand of jazz and funk to Tails length album in 2020. One track in the works, “Beautiful,” is about loving the skin you’re in and being confident as the person you are. “[‘Beautiful’] will be like an anthem of empowerment—motivational, fun, upbeat and more,” she details. “Two other songs I’m working on are called ‘Just Let Me Leave’ and ‘One and Only.’ Towards the end, after writing/recording/etc., I will decide the top seven songs to go on the album.”

Her forthcoming project also will encompass her musical upbringing in the church and represent her familial influence. Her children continue to motivate her to perform and push herself onstage.

“I want to leave a legacy and not just in music,” Nolan muses, “do worldwide tours, help the poor, sick, be an advocate for injustices that occur in this world, spread peace and love. . . . [Family is] reflected in my work because I’m showing them to never give up on your dreams no matter your age, circumstances, etc.

I always knew I wanted to sing, but my nerves would get the best of me at times. I had to face my fears and just get on stage and sing.”

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PAST AND PRESENT Inspiration in the arts will be heard at ‘Conversing with Ghosts,’ as pianist James Jarvis plays along to writers who read aloud and/or perform their original works.

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MERGING

BY SHEA CARVER

W

hen James Jarvis sits behind a piano, his fingers tickle keys in a way that infuses eclectic jazz with calming merriment. His music is an expression of life’s mystical motives and divine interventions, and it’s made even more experiential when paired with the written and spoken word.

On January 29, at Old Books on Front Street, Jarvis will merge both art forms in “Conversing with Ghosts,” featuring original piano compositions and written works by a bevy of local talent: John Wolfe, Gwenyfar Rohler, Steven Ritenour II, Toni Sunseri, Melissa Newcity, Joanna Stotts, Diana Clark, J. Tully Beatty, Jared Sales, Alicia Inshiradu, Christof Maupin and Jen Ingulli.

“What I find interesting is my musical approach to this project,” Jarvis says.

“The spoken word is based on not just the content of the writing, but also the tone of the human voice and the rhythm in a sentence of words. I try to convey the emotion of what is being said through the notes and melody I choose for each reading.”

Jarvis teaches piano at Old Books and

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DETAILS CONVERSING WITH GHOSTS Jan. 29, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. • Free Old Books on Front Street 249 N. Front St. facebook.com/Old-Books-on-FrontStreet

plays live for the public for free every Sunday afternoon. The second installation of “Conversing with Ghosts” (the first took place at Bottega last year) is an exciting multi-layered collaboration, according to Old Books owner Gwenyfar Rohler—a published author who also writes for local publications encore and Salt. Rohler will read “My Legally Dead Dog,” which will clock in at around 5 minutes. It’s an expanded version of the story “Horace Comes Home,” currently available in Old

“This provides writers an opportunity to present work that really needs to be performed, rather than just experienced on the page,” Rohler says.

Rohler’s story follows the moment nine years ago when she rescued her pup, Horace Rumpole, from death row at the local animal control. The staff came up with a ruse that would send the dog to a furever home.

“At the time I fell for it hook, line and sinker,” Rohler remembers, “but in retrospect, I realize they saw me walk in the door and knew I was a mark. The big dog they had been trying unsuccessfully to find a home for was going home with me—no matter what it took. They ended up declaring him legally dead and handed him to me, telling us to walk out the door.”

Rohler’s subject matter fits perfectly with the event’s theme, “New Beginnings.”

Jarvis wanted to focus on the new year and decade. “Change is in the air on so many levels,” he says. “I thought it was an appropriate theme for the current times.”

But it’s not necessarily an easy one to combine with the idea of ghosts. Jarvis chose to name the event “Conversing with Ghosts” after a few group conversations with his writer friends. Ritenour and Wolfe used to go to The Blind Elephant to watch Jarvis play weekly, and often they would read from works they were writing. “We got to talking about how I would never get to hear them because I was playing the piano at the same time they were reading out loud,” Jarvis remembers. “John told me the piano was merging with their spoken word and I thought, Why not actually merge the two together in a performance?

Everyone thought it was a great idea.”

They settled on the event name after coming to the realization that past writers and poets influence today’s writing; the same can be said of music and musicians, art and artists. “We carry the torch of dead

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Local writers team up with local pianist for a night of performance art writers and poets in our own words,” Jarvis says. “‘Conversing with Ghosts’ is the link between ourselves and the past.”

Local writer and filmmaker Alicia Inshiradu will tackle her past while helping mold her future screenplay, “The Last Fear.” She will read a poem and memoir, inspired by personal experiences. Both were constructed in the late ‘80s when she lived in New York City, as well as in the late ‘90s when she was a student in the creative writing program at UNCW. “The works will probably include three experiences,” Inshiradu tells, “one at a segregated Catholic elementary school in 1950s Kinston, NC; another being catapulted out of NYC one night at eight months pregnant and back to my hometown (Kinston) a week later in 1988 and the subsequent death a year later of my youngest child’s artist father; and the last when I was brutally raped three weeks after being married on New Year’s Eve 1972 in North Jersey.”

Ritoner will host and introduce each writer, who will have 10 minutes for their reading. Beer and wine will be sold, and the event is free to attend. Jarvis sees “Conversing with Ghosts” continuing and even growing, with sights on launching the next event midsummer.

GALLERY art exposure!

22527 Highway 17N Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

ArtExposure will be hosting “Metal and Fiber, a show featuring the metal work of Vicki Thatcher and the Fiber work of Jan Lewis. The show will run until the end of August. Check out our new website at www.artexposure50.com to see upcoming events and classes!

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

210 Princess St. • (484) 885-3037 Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. • aibgallery.com

View “2020: New Year, New Art” January 24 - March 8 with a variety of brand new art. Feast your eyes on new work directly out of the artists’ studios. Join us on Friday, January 24, 6-9pm, for an Opening Reception & Fourth Friday Gallery Night.

Artists include: Bradley Carter (painting), Debra Bucci (painting), Richard Bunting (blown glass), Karen Paden Crouch (sculpture), Elizabeth Darrow (painting), Brian Evans (ceramics), Joanne Geisel (painting), Dave Klinger (photography), Brooks Koff (stained glass) Joan McLoughlin (painting), Gale Smith (painter), Traudi Thornton (ceramics), Gayle Tustin (ceramics), Angela Rowe (painter), and (Joe) P. Wiegmann (photography), among others!

Join us on Friday, January 24, 6-9pm, for an Opening Reception & Fourth Friday Gallery Night. .

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In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current Art Exhibits include: “Works of Art by Kirah Van Sickle” continues through February 3rd, 2020 at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street. The artist’s acrylic and mixed media works combine found objects and papers with paint glazes.

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CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E • (910) 794-3060 • Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours / weekends by appt. cjafricanart.com

African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

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

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts.

Our clients include many major museums.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997.

Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com

New Elements Gallery is excited to announce our 34th Annual Holiday Show!

Start your Holiday shopping with perusing work by 40-plus of the best artists in southeastern North Carolina. Find oneof-a-kind gifts, wearable art, and home décor to make anyone happy on your list—including you! Show runs through January 18, 2020! This event is free.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

“Foundations: An Alumni Invitational” exhibit begins on February 5! Mark your calendars for the opening reception on Friday, February 7 from 6-8 p.m. Artists include Nathan Ryan Verwey, Zak Duff, Jacob Parker and Angela Rowe.

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The Roaring ‘20s The CARE Project 10th Anniversary Gala

February 8, 2020 • 7 p.m.

Tickets: $125 Champagne welcome Heavy hors d’oeuvres Broadway-style show by Ray Kennedy DJ for dancing Tin-type portraits Vintage cars Live auction—Catch the Food Truck dinner for 20,

Bald Head Island week vacation, jewelry by Star Sosa and more!

Dress in your best Zoot Suit and Flapper Dress!

Cape Fear Country Club 1518 Country Club Road

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WAR-TIME ACTION RIDE ‘1917’ is a good movie to see in theaters but it doesn’t offer anything new in plot or character development.

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UNIQUE

BUT DISCONNECTED

The story centers on two young British soldiers, tasked with getting a vital message across enemy lines, in order to stop 1,600 of their countrymen from being slaughtered in battle. Lance Corporal Black (Dean-Charles Chapman) is extremely motivated to succeed at this task since his brother is part of a division being lured into a trap. He haphazardly chooses his friend Will (George MacKay) for the suicide mission before knowing how dangerous a journey they’re about to undertake. Within minutes of the film starting, our heroes make their way through the bunkers and into the dreaded “no man’s land.” They will cross through rivers of dead bodies, dark corners where enemies lurk, and trap-laden areas where one

Rated R, 1 hr 59 mins Directed by Sam Mendes Starring Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays wrong step could lead to disaster.

Like any film that leans heavily into a specific creative choice, opinions of it might end up being decided by one’s appreciation or lack thereof. The single-take aspect of “1917” is something that has been used in a number of excellent movies in recent years. Director Alfonso Cuaron successfully has utilized technology that allows separate shots to be connected in a way that make them appear continuous, as seen in films like “Gravity” and “Children of Men.” Alejandro Inarritu has used the technique as well, in compelling cinematic offerings like “Birdman” and “The Revenant.”

Cinematographer Roger Deakins and his team have created a vivid, battle-scarred landscape. The hellish visual nightmare feels incredibly immersive. War rarely has come across this lucid and starkly portrayed. Even after seeing hundreds of war movies, “1917” manages to be unique. It’s also strangely disconnected as a narrative.

The film lives and dies by its central creative concept; therefore, it is both epic and slight. I liked it but it comes across ethereal at the expense of the main characters.

In terms of performance, the movie suffers because the audience never gets to know much about the characters. Two young men guide audiences through the world, but never become three-dimensional, fully realized beings. There are amazing actors, like Benedict Cumberbatch and Richard Madden, who pop up for 8 seconds and sear the screen with their talents. All too quickly though, the camera pans away and we never see them again. They’re like expository puppets who pop in and out of frame when the movie stops long enough to become deeper than the brackish, bloody puddles they walk through.

Because of the forward momentum of the movie, audiences never really get to know the characters. Everything is about motivating each character, from one scene to the next. There’s precious time for the audience to immerse itself emotionally into this frantically paced, horrible hell. It’s like a well-realized theme-park ride—a virtual tour of the mortifying experience that was World War I. I enjoyed Sam Mendes’ vision, but I would never need to watch “1917’ again.

It’s one hell of a ride, but there are no iconic performances or moments that stuck with me. The expediency of the creative direction ends up being a disservice to the emotional impact.

appreciate the depth and scope that’s been created. It’s a marvel of sight and sound that’s a little too thinly plotted to leave a lasting impact.

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‘1917’ is a helluva ride with little character development

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Two things interest me about Sam Mendes’ new war movie, “1917”: First off, it pertains to World War I, a conflict not featured as frequently on film due to its depressing nature and, like its rainsoaked battlefields, the motivations were rather muddy. “The Great War,” as it’s called, lacks the easily defined parameters of WWII, where everyone wanted to punch Hitler and Hirohito in the mouth and call it a day. It was gruesome and horrifying. Secondly, the entirety of “1917” is a series of single takes strung together to make the movie appear like one continuous shot.

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This can be an unfortunate side effect when a film relies too heavily on technical shenanigans. In spite of the effects being extremely appetizing to the eyes and ears, it ends up malnourishing the brain.

To quote George Lucas: “A special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story. A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing.” If anyone knows about how special effects can ruin a movie, it’s the guy who made “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.”

To be fair, “1917” wasn’t ruined by them, but it was rendered dramatically inert.

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ar is a topic that has been examined at great length by a number of filmmakers from the dawn of the medium.

Few topics allow stories to dive into bleak darkness, offering only shreds of hope that exist deep within battle-beaten souls of men forced to kill one another, oftentimes for reasons they barely understand. There are so many classic war movies, I could spend every word of this review just naming them. The war film, for lack of a more inventive metaphor, has been done to death.

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HIVE MIND ‘Honeyland,’ screening Saturday at the DocuTime Film Festival, is both an intimate portrait of a Macedonian beekeper and a stunning environmental fable.

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BUZZ

BY JEFF OLOIZIA

P

aula Haller swears she doesn’t go looking for Oscar nominees when acquiring films for the DocuTime Film Festival. “No, not at all,” the curator says.

“I’ve missed as many as I’ve picked up.”

Yet, Haller’s one-day film festival, now in its 18th year, has gained a reputation for bringing acclaimed documentaries to our port city.

DocuTime has screened a number of high-profile films over the years, including “Faces Places” (2018), winner of best documentary at the Cannes Film Festival, and “Itzhak” (2019), nominated for Best Music Film at the Grammys. In 2020 the prestige pick is “Honeyland,” directors Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov’s fascinating portrait of wild beekeeping in Macedonia. The documentary received two Academy Award nominations last week—for best foreign-language film and best documentary feature—and was named New York Times critic A.O. Scott’s favorite film of 2019. It will screen in UNCW’s King Hall Auditorium on Saturday morning as part of an all-day marathon featuring three feature documentaries and eight shorts.

Filmed over three years in the Republic of North Macedonia, “Honeyland” follows Hatidze Muratova, the last female wild beekeeper in Europe. As one of two permanent residents in her hamlet, Hatidze earns a modest living by sustainably farming honey to be sold in Macedonia’s capital—a mere four hours away by foot.

Early in the film, she is shown bouncing between her bedridden mother, Nazife, and her bees, with whom she shares an almost telepathic bond. When a nomadic family moves in next door, bringing with them chickens, cows and seven noisy children, the area’s careful balance is thrown into disarray.

Haller saw the film last summer and knew she had to have it right away. “I was totally transported,” she says. “I thought,

DETAILS DOCUTIME FILM FESTIVAL Saturday, January 25, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

UNCW’s King Hall Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. G.A.: $7 per film, $22 all day; seniors: $5 per film, $17 all day; UNCW students: free w/ student ID whqr.org I know nothing about this. And when [the film] ended, I felt I had learned a whole new culture.”

DocuTime’s founder is worthy of her own documentary. The octogenarian spent years making documentaries around the globe and helped found the International Documentary Association in Los Angeles when she realized documentary filmmakers in town for the Oscars weren’t being feted in the same way their well-known brethren were. She moved to Wilmington on a whim 25 years ago after seeing the town’s name in the byline of articles about actor Brandon Lee, who was accidentally shot and killed while filming “The Crow” at Carolco Studios (now EUE/Screen Gems).

“I simply called the travel agent, as you did in those days, and asked how you get to Wilmington,” Haller remembers.

Eventually, she began DocuTime—first in the screening room at Screen Gems, and later in the 180-seat King Hall Auditorium, home to UNCW’s Film Studies Department.

Haller estimates she watches at least

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60 to 70 documentaries each year to create the festival’s lineup. Some entries, like “Honeyland,” arrive at her doorstep with pre-existing buzz. Others, like a short film about local artist Elizabeth Darrow, arrive via serendipity. Haller was picking up One-day d0c fest includes a painting at the downtown gallery Art in Bloom earlier this year when she struck Oscar nominee up a conversation with the film’s director: “She said, ‘Hi, I’m Christina Capra,’ and I said, ‘I knew you as a little girl!” of Truth,” a 10-minute montage featuring Haller knew Capra’s father, film and over 125 moments from the past 100 years television producer Frank Capra Jr., from of documentary filmmaking; and “Cricket his work as the president of EUE/Screen Liu,” about the ancient Chinese custom of Gems and as a member of the North Car- cricket fighting. Says Haller, “I want people olina Film Council. (Capra’s grandfather to know what the old culture was like.” is the legendary filmmaker Frank Capra, 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. LUNCH best known for directing “It Happened One BREAK Night,” “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. and “It’s a Wonderful Life.”)

“Elizabeth Darrow: Believing in the Pro- Our Time Machine (86 minutes, cess,” will screen Saturday as part of the China) Directed by S. Leo Chiang and Yang Sun shorts program.

Chiang and Sun’s touching documentary Here is a brief look at the full schedule chronicles a well-known Shanghai perforfor DocuTime’s Saturday event: mance artist as he races to stage an auto9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. biographical play about time and memory Sun Dancer (A Brief Introduction) before his father succumbs to Alzheimer’s.

Dance: Helen Mirkil, Video: Bumpacam It’s a touching statement about father-son Productions relationships that also explore the Cultural The day begins with a simple meditation, Revolution and the cost of choosing a life created by local artist couple Brian H. Pe- in the arts. terson and Helen Mirkil. “It’s very simple, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. but just right for 9:30 in the morning to kick David Crosby: Remember My things off,” Haller says.

Honeyland (90 min., Republic of Macdonia)

Directed by Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Documentary Shorts Among the nine entries that comprise the shorts segment are “That Is How The Rivers Came To Be,” director Miguel Araoz’s animated film depicting the creation of the Amazon’s rivers; “Moments

Name (96 minutes, USA)

Directed by A.J. Eaton

The closing film, produced by Cameron Crowe, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. At 77, musician David Crosby is sick and tired of being sick and tired—the result of years of drug abuse and hard living. Instead of plunging into self-pity, he’s desperate to make amends with those he hurt and alienated along the way. Crosby is a charismatic and candid subject, and Crowe and Eaton help tell his story with the unflinching honesty it deserves.

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Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: bluewaterdining.com

ELIJAH’S

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to

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

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

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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■ WEBSITE: henrysrestaurant.com

NICHE

Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!

Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties.

And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701.

■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: nichewilmington.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 ambiance 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: pinevalleymarket.com

THE TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hot Dogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades.

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people.

Franchises available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952, Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921, Southport (910) 457-7017, Boone, NC (828) 2652658, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN INDOCHINE RESTAURANT

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: indochinewilmington.com

NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET

For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks,

as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information.

16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: nikkissushibar.com

■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT 80smusic and menu prices. Sundays are the best dealdowntown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are BuyOne, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles.Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE

YOSHI

We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids 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.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: okamisteakhouse.com

SZECHUAN 132

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

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

YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week, 5pm; Sun-Wed. ‘til 10pm, Thurs ‘til 11pm, Fri-Sat, ‘til Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS ROUND BAGELS

Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties

BITES 2020 WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK Jan. 29-Feb. 9 Encore Restaurant Week gives local food aficionados and visitors an opportunity to enjoy prix-fixe meals at participating eateries throughout the port city. Twelve days of culinary bliss for both diners and the restaurant community, giving our local economy not only a great boost but a chance to experience the expansive talent our culinary scene offers. There are no passes to buy, no coupons to carry, and no cards to punch! Simply attend the participating restaurant of your choice, request the Encore Restaurant Week menu, and eat, drink, indulge!

Menus: wilmingtonrestaurantweek.com of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide

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$5 Meal Deals

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variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers freshmade donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream

cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: roundbagelsanddonuts.com

FONDUE

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish.

Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street.

(910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open daily from Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING Sunday half-price wine bottles; Monday beer and wine flights on special; Tuesday Local’s Night $11/person cheese and chocolate; Wednesday Ladies Night; Thursday $27 4-course prix fixe; Friday “Date Night” $85/ couple for 3 courses and a bottle of wine.

■ MUSIC: Tuesdays & Thursdays, May-Oct., 7– 9 p.m. (weather permitting)

■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

IRISH THE HARP

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

Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/DowntownSouth ■ 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: harpwilmington.com

SLAINTE IRISH PUB

Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun.

■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/slaintemj

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S

Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

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

THE ITALIAN BISTRO

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The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, fullservice Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 6867774

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs.,

11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: italianbistronc.com

SLICE OF LIFE

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

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ley 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/week, 365 days/year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: grabslice.com

MEXICAN ZOCALO

Zocalo Street Food and Tequila brings a modern version of cooking traditional Mexican street food through perfected recipes, with excellent presentation. Zócalo was the main ceremonial center for the Aztecs, and presently, it is the main square in central Mexico City. It bridges old school tradition with a twist of innovative cooking. Zocalo also has weekly events, such as their margarita and food tasting every Monday, 5-8 p.m., and a live taco station every Tuesday , 5-8 p.m. Live Latin music Is showcased every other Saturday and Sunday brunch begins at 10 a.m.

Be sure to try Zocalo’s wide selection of the best tequilas! Owned and operated locally, locations are in Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC. Take out and delivery available through most apps.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m - 10 p.m.; Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; closes 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pointe at Barclay ■ WEBSITE: zocalostreetfood.com

SANDWICHES J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI

The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants.

8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd.

■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday -Thursday,11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY

Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of

256.5551.

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

■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

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individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm 10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: capefearseafoodcompany.com

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon.

Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: catchwilmington.com

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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 lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: dockstreetoysterbar.net

MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local se food and more!

■ WEBSITE: MikesCfood.com

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best.

Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach.

Choose from a selection of seafood platters,

combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes.

Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable 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)

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 Sunday-Thursday and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200. 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch,. 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: pilothouserest.com

SPECIALS: Voted Best Fine Dining 2018

TUES. NIGHT: 1/2 P rice W ines by the G lass WED. NIGHT: 1/2 P rice D raft b eers sUn. brUnch: M iMosa s Pecial

HOURS: TUES. - SAT., 5 P.M. SUN. BRUNCH, 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.

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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. (910458-7380) 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:11am-Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach/Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena

Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 7982913.

■ 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 Mon. & Tues.

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

■ WEBSITE: caseysbuffet.com

RX RESTAURANT & BAR

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: rxwilmington.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 award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 S. College Rd. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

STEAKS TRUE BLUE BUTCHER & TABLE

True Blue Butcher & Table opened in the Forum Shopping Center in January 2018 at the point, 1125-AA Military Cutoff Rd. as Wilmington’s finest neighborhood butcher shop and restaurant. A menu of globally-inspired, local ingredients is served during lunch, dinner and weekend brunches. But the real experience is visiting the butcher counter to take home the best cuts of meat in Wilmington (and the world), while also given expert cooking and food advice from the chef/owner himself, Bobby Zimmerman. True Blue has a magnificent bar, handcrafted cocktail menu and bar menu and offers weekday specials. (910) 679-4473

Thank you, Wilmington, For continuing to vote us best wine list!

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■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH: Lunch Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Dinner, Tues.-Sun., 5-10pm; Brunch, Sat.-Sun., 10:30am-2:30pm; Butcher counter Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: The Forum off of Military Cutoff Road ■ FEATURES: Wed. Burger Night, Thurs.

1/2-priced wine bottle & prime steak upgrades; Friday 1/2-priced bar menu ■ WEBSITE/SOCIALS: wearetrueblue.com. IG: @truebluebutcherandtable. FB: facebook.com/ TrueBlueButcherAndTable

TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR

Under new ownership! Tom Noonan invites you to enjoy his remodeled space, featuring a new sound system and new bar, in a warm, relaxed environment. Taste 40 craft beers, over 400 wines by the bottle, a wide selection of cheese and charcuterie, with gourmet small plates and desserts to go! And don’t miss their weekly wine tastings, every Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon., Closed; Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Fri., 4 p.m.

- 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 4 - 10 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. WEBSITE: fortunateglass.com

29 S. FRONT ST. (910) 399-4292 FREE WINE TASTING TUESDAYS, 6-8PM @THEFORTUNATEGLASS

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BENNY TIME! Savor’s Family Tradition Egg’s Benedict comes with pit ham, a saltier version of country ham, poached eggs, English muffin and Hollandaise.

Photo by Rosa Bianca

SAVOR

BY ROSA BIANCA

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like brunch as much as the next 30-something woman, but I don’t always want to do my hair and put on eyeliner to spend $20 on eggs.

Lights up on a rainy day when my husband and I wanted breakfast food, but didn’t want to go where we’d inevitably run into half of our friends (read: anywhere downtown). I remembered we’d driven past Savor a few times on Carolina Beach Road while running errands. We wanted to see what it was all about, so, I threw my hair into a ponytail and pulled my Uggs on over my sweatpants and off we went.

Savor is located in the former catering commissary and Southern diner Bon Appetit. Catering company A Thyme Savor took over in April 2019 and churched the place up a bit. For one thing, they added booze. They also updated the decor with soft, Robin’s Egg blue paint, trendy light fixtures, and tables with bright beach scenes.

It feels like a cool place to be; perfect for a big brunch with the girls on Sunday Funday, but not too cool for us who don’t want to wear sweatpants and makeup.

Despite the crummy weather outdoors, when we walked into Savor, the energy was bright and bustling. We instantly were greeted by a busy, friendly server who told us we could sit wherever we liked. A corner table enticed us since its vantage point allowed us to watch the entire restaurant.

We were only seated for a quick second before our server slapped down two big menus and hit us with, “Can I get you a cup of coffee?”

Nice. We must have had that look.

The coffee was good, landing a few rungs above “diner brew” and a few below “Wait, how much did this cost?”

The menu is diverse but not overwhelming. The “build your own breakfast” has a selection of proteins and griddle options, and there is a little lighter section with av-

portion and been perfectly happy.

DETAILS SAVOR SOUTHERN KITCHEN 3704 Carolina Beach Rd. Mon., 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wed. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sat. - Sun., 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. savorsouthernkitchen.com ocado toast, or a go-all-in with numerous Benedicts, shrimp and grits, etc. We opted for the latter. We knew we were going back to bed after breakfast, so why not indulge?

My husband went for the shrimp and grits; I chose “The Family Tradition Benny.” Plus, we ordered a side of sausage and a short stack for the table, and a couple things to go, but we’ll get to that later. No shame in our game.

The shrimp and grits was a lion’s portion—excellent for my husband’s big appetite. The bowl basically looked like a bucket. The grits were cooked to perfection: creamy but not mushy. And the thyme and bacon cream was divine. Sweet yet peppery, herbaceous yet rich—I think I’d like to try it thickened and slathered on top of the fried pork chop next time we visit.

The shrimp was as the menu described: “lightly blackened jumbo shrimp,” and there were a ton. The blackening seasoning lent a little heat to the dish, but it wasn’t spicy, just spiced. At $13 the value is incredible. If we hadn’t been trying to put ourselves in a breakfast coma, we could have shared the

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The Family Tradition Benny was served with a choice of NC pit ham (partially internally trimmed) or Wright Brothers country ham. I asked our server the difference and she said the pit ham is saltier. Something saltier than country ham!? Uh, yeah, OK! Sign me up! It also came with a choice of grits or potatoes, and I went for grits, which instantly prompted our server to ask if I wanted them loaded. I’m generally inclined to participate in loaded food, but the woman seated next to us poked her head around and emphatically cosigned the loaded grits to ensure I ordered correctly.

While there wasn’t anything remarkable about the Benedict, I was very pleased with the dish. I wanted a classic brunch entree and I got it. The eggs were poached by the book; the ham was extra salty; the English muffin was an excellent vehicle. It all was brought home by creamy, tangy Hollandaise, which is oh-so-delicately spiced with cayenne pepper to balance out the richness. Heaven. The loaded grits were devilishly decadent, topped with heaps of cheese, bacon, and tomato.

Because of Savor’s unassuming location and exterior, one might be surprised to learn the sausage is made in-house—or maybe not, seeing as A Thyme Savor has built an impeccable reputation as a premier catering company over 16 years. I was not aware and was delighted by the peppery patties. There also was a chicken option, but we’re pork people.

It’s worth mentioning now that, in the same way I judge a diner by its burger and a brewery by its lightest lager, I judge a breakfast joint by its pancakes. Pancakes are less of a breakfast dessert and more of a religion for me. One of my best friendships was forged over pancakes at the long since gone 9 Bakery on Front Street.

I mean, is there anything as wonderful as wriggling a fork into a fluffy stack of break-

WINS Rosa delights over a decadent brunch at Savor Southern Kitchen

fast cake topped with sticky sweet syrup?

No. Savor’s pancakes passed muster and then some. I did a food dance (you know the one I’m talking about).

The two things I loved the most about our stack: 1. The pancakes were spiced with cinnamon and possibly nutmeg, giving them an extra-cozy warmth.

2. We went for the bourbon barrel stout syrup, which had a little boozy, chocolatey thing going on without being gimmicky. I wanted to wrap myself in those pancakes and float down a river of the syrup.

Our to-go snacks were the fried chicken biscuit and the biscuits and gravy­­—and both reheated gloriously. The breading on the chicken was light and peppery, which I appreciated because the biscuit was quite hearty. They could have served the sausage gravy on tractor tires and would have eaten it. It’s not often I stumble across sausage gravy with homemade sausage.

Despite the name of the restaurant is Savor—implying a slower, more labored experience of enjoying a meal—the service at the restaurant was remarkably speedy but not impersonal or hurried. We were in and out in 30 minutes. More like a time-saver, am I right?

Anyway, just go eat. You’ll savor every bite.

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other, it’s an action-adventure story: “Jane Eyre” mixed with “James Bond” (but with a female protagonist), filled with literary allusions and jokes.

CARPE

LIBRUM

Unfortunately, this experience outed Jock as having never read “Jane Eyre.”

“So do I have to have read ‘Jane Eyre’ to like this story?” he asked as I was sputtering in disbelief. I mean one of us had a British Common Wealth Education.

Gwenyfar finds a new series to love with Jasper Fforde

BY GWENYFAR ROHLER

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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, Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Lookout, Eno, Bull City), and a pair of well-regarded literary magazines out of UNCW, it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literary publishing. More so, it shows the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title and an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

“The Eyre Affair” Jasper Fforde Penguin Books, 2001, pgs. 374 Holiday gifts can be a very difficult thing to wrangle. One of my gift-list recipients, Rachel, and I share a lot of similar reading interests: The Ameilia Peabody books by Elizabeth Peters, Diana Wynn Jones’ work, Neil Gaiman, Sarah Addison Allen’s magical realism books, old-school British mystery novels, etc.

Last year Rachel scored a win by gifting me “The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter.” It was the first book I read by Theodora Goss, and I fell so immediately in love with her work, we now have a whole display dedicated just to her at the bookstore. I struggle with finding books that Rachel hasn’t read yet to gift her for holidays and birthdays. This year we went through about seven different possibilities before I finally settled on her gift.

Apparently, according to both her and Jock, I am incredibly difficult to get a book for as well. I personally do not be-

lieve that, but I guess I am blind to just how difficult I really am. Rachel, however, has scored a hit yet again with Jasper Fforde’s “The Eyre Affair.” Now, I have been aware of this book for some time; plenty of copies have cycled through the bookstore and people come in asking for it. But I had not yet read it. Rachel kept asking leading questions to figure out if I had read it and was surprised to discover I had not.

Set in an alternative reality in the 1980s, in a Britain where the Crimean War has been going on for over a century, “The Eyre Affair” is narrated by Thursday Next, a Crimean War veteran now working as a literary detective. She is haunted by the death of her brother in The Charge of the Light Brigade­—which she survived among a few others. A decade earlier she ended her relationship with the love of her life over a disagreement about The Charge and her brother’s role in it. Her current assignment involves tracking down a master criminal who used to be one of her lecturers at Oxford. He has never forgiven her for not succumbing to his romantic charms.

“No, you don’t have to have read ‘Jane Eyre,’ but it certainly helps … and I mean, you’ know the story, right?”

He shook his head.

I took a deep breath and gave him the basic plot outline of “Jane Eyre,” overlaid with remarkably little commentary and correlations to the plot of Fforde’s book.

panies in a town of 120,000 people for crying out loud!)

But a couple of world-building tropes do not an entire novel create. “The Eyre Affair” really works because the world-building and story blend so perfectly. Without “Jane Eyre,” there is no mystery, no romance, no conclusion to an incredibly well-crafted suspense thriller. But mapped over each

“I see why you like this so much,” Jock noted in self-defense at the end of my summons. “Did you say this is a series?

There’s more joy to come?”

I nodded.

“Brace yourself, sweetheart—he even handled the authorship question with time travel.”

Needless to say, I am now a Thursday Next convert.

She is smart, resourceful, kind and has a moral compass made of iron. Her father is a rouge Chrono Guard (time-traveling cop), and her crazy Uncle Mycroft is an inventor who has created a “Prose Portal” that allows one to step into a work of literature—literally (all puns intended). The two men accidentally lose her Auntie Polly in a Wordsworth poem, where she becomes the hostage of the Master Criminal who is trying to kill Jane Eyre.

One of the ways I determine how much I enjoy a novel is by how much of it I read aloud to Jock or recite to him over dinner.

In this universe the “authorship question” (i.e., Did Shakespeare write all of his own plays?) is a very serious one. The people who argue for Francis Bacon are like Jehovah’s Witnesses: going door-to-door, passing out tracks and trying to convert people to their viewpoint. “Richard III” is the “Rocky Horror” of this world—an interactive play with a new cast selected from the audience every night.

I love this.

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lighting. 30 minute performances: 8:30 (Dawn); 9:30 (Daylight); 10:30 (Darkness). Free! 1612 Castle St.

BATUQUE TRIO

Jan. 24, 7:30pm, $6: Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr. uncw.edu/arts.

ILM SACRED HARP SINGERS

1:30pm: Instruction for beginners; 2pm: Entire Group. Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers invite you to join in the music and raise your voice in song! This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed.

No previous experience is necessary. http://bit.ly/WilmNCSacredHarp. Free and open to the public. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall at Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

charity/fundraisers GLOW ACADEMY CHEF FUNDRAISER

GLOW Academy presents two days of fun with Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence as he shares his signature culinary style, along with stories from behind the scenes of his career as a celebrated chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, culinary retailer and television personality. Jan. 23: Dinner experience with Chef Tyler Florence in a private home, $5k-$10k. The intimate, multi-course dinner will feature high-end wines, paired with exclusive recipes by Chef Tyler Florence, using locally sourced ingredients.

Jan. 24: Breakfast (7:30am, table of 10 guests with food prepared by Tyler Florence, $2,250) or wine and champagne lunch (10:30am, tables of 10, $3,000) at Country Club at Landfall. Silent and live auction. www. glowacademy.net.

music OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee!

THE DRUM CIRCLE

Every Tues., 8-11pm, longest continuous Drum Circle for over 6 year provides an open forum, featuring djembe, dounbek, conga, bongo, cajon, yosika and other hand drums and percussive instruments. Friendly environment for the enjoyment of rhythm and dance.

All levels, rhythms welcome! Loaner drums available. Free. Hosted by Ron at Bottega Art & Wine Bar, Brooklyn Arts District. 723 N. Fourth St.

JAZZ AT CAM

Tickets to the eight-concert series, playing a range of jazz genres in an intimate listening room performance.

All concerts are 6:30-8pm, 1st Thurs., through April 2020 at Cameron Art Museum. Presented by CAM and Cape

UNCW FLUTE FESTIVAL RECITAL

Jan. 26, 4pm, $6: UNCW Flute Festival Recital Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr. tickets. vendini.com

theatre/auditions CIRCUS INDUSTRY NIGHT

Fear Jazz Society: CAM/CFJS Members: $17; non-members: $25; students with valid college ID $12 (tax and fees not included). Feb. 6, Andrew Berinson Trio; Mar. 5, Lenora Zenzalai Helm; Apr. 2, John Brown Quintet.

CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org.

NC JAZZ FESTIVAL

January 23-25, 7:30pm: 40th anniversary, 3-day event, held in the ballroom of the Hotel Ballast (formerly The Wilmington Hilton Riverside), features internationally known jazz musicians from across the U.S., Australia, and Italy. Thursday is Special Event Night featuring different styles of jazz.

Opening the event will be Wilmington’s Jon Hill Ensemble. The second set will showcase song stylist Veronica Swift accompanied by the Emmet Cohen Trio. The Thursday Evening All-stars, led by Adrian Cunningham, will close out the evening with a bit of Traditional Jazz. On Friday and Saturday nights we will have thirteen jazz all-stars playing 7 sets of traditional and classic jazz each night, with a different leader on each set. Musi-

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cians will include “rising young stars” Champian Fulton, Chris Gelb, and Ben Polcer playing with all-stars including as Houston Person, Chuck Redd, Rossano Sportiello, and Nicki Parrott. All concerts begin at 7:30pm, Thursday is a 3 hour concert, while Friday & Sataturday concerts go until midnight.

Tickets $15-$200 at AudioLab at 5732 Oleander Dr. www.ncjazzfestival.org.

301 N. Water St.

SQUIDCO’S HOOKED ON SONICS

Jan. 22, 8pm, at Barzarre (formerly The Juggling Gypsy): “Hooked on Sonics: Sonic Rainforest.” This month we’re converting the interior of The Juggling Gypsy into a virtual rainforest, with an orgy of electronic forest sounds from a collection of 910 Noise and related artists, and with lighting and effects from DJ Straftanz. Each sound artist is creating a variety of sound modules, discrete creatures which will populate our forrest in sound, with sound placement throughout the Gypsy’s main room.

Audience members will walk through the misty forest experiencing a sonic feast of alien interaction and intense

Every Thurs. evening. A popular spot for Wilmington’s underground fire dancers, flow artists, hoopers, jugglers, magic, sideshow and other obscure performing arts. There’s no formal show, but don’t be surprised to see things flying. No cover, no expectations. Just a night for circus artists to share tricks, try out new moves, or simply kick back, talk shop, and meet other likeminded artists. The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

BEANSTALK THE MUSICAL

Jan. 26, 3pm: Pied Piper Children’s Theater presents a new twist on the classic children’s fairy tale. In this original musical, our hero Jack learns lessons in friendship and responsibility when an errant Giant destroys the public portions of his town and steals his multi-talented, tap-dancing cow Bossy. Co-presented with the Junior League of Wilmington. $10. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. thalianhall.org

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British children from different socioeconomic backgrounds who are revisited every seven years to discuss their experiences and hopes for the future.•Jan. 27-29, 7pm (additional 4pm screening on 29): “Funtastic Fungi,” directed by Louie Schwartzberg and narrated by Brie Larson, is a consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offer us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. Tickets: $8, www.thalianhall. org. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut Street.

art FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington and NHC, numerous venues participate. www. artscouncilofwilmington.org

HOMEGROWN BY ANGELA ROWE

New art exhibit, hosted by Art in Bloom and Checker Cab Productions, at Pinpoint. “Homegrown” is about local food and the local places that offer it. Angela Rowe’s paintings explore the movement of food from farms and waters to markets and to table. Woven through these paintings are my food memories and stories, a sort of autobiography in food. Rowe is a native of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina who grew up drawing, doodling, and creating imaginary houses from shoeboxes and paper. Angela began taking classes at The Museum School of Cameron Art Museum and in October of 2014, she leased studio space at ACME Art Studios. She works in acrylic, mixed media, collage and print making. 114 Market St. www.aibgallery.com

ART BY CAMMERON: CHILDHOOD ART

ArtByCammeron will have her childhood art on display for the first time.

Collectors will have the opportunity to see her style forming as young as preschool- throughout elementary, middle and high school ages. Prints of childhood art will be available for purchase. She is also doing original adult

renditions of certain pieces from her childhood work that will be available for purchase. Nick Mijak will display work dating back to 1990 until present day, so collectors can get a sense of his stylistic exploration. Collectors with have the opportunity to purchase prints of Nick’s early works. He has created new works for this opening that haven’t been introduced to the public and they will be available for purchase. Bottega, 723 N 4th St.

WOOL REINVENTED

Flytrap welcomes featured artist Rachel Frey’s collection “Wool Reinvented.” Fiber artist Rachel Frey trained at SCAD, and creates felted pieces of all sizes through an ancient method using water and friction. Her art is fully composed of natural resources. The collection will consist of immensely detailed prints, which start out as watercolor paintings that are then transferred to Adobe Photoshop to manipulate the imagery into a repeat pattern. Rachel is drawn toward colors and textures that occur in nature.

Her art reveals an essence of softness as well as rigidity. Flytrap, 319 Walnut St.

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Jan. 22, 6-9pm: An exhibition of human body prints from work done in Jena, Germany and at Acme Art Studios. Fourth Friday Reception, free. ACME Art Studios, 711 N 5th Ave. acmeartstudios.wordpress.com 2020 is a new year which brings a variety of brand new art by Art in Bloom Gallery’s core artists to the gallery. Feast your eyes on new work directly out of the artist’s studios with “2020: New Year, New Art”.

first official show at NEG for 2020! 271 N. Front St. newelementsgallery.com

dance 76ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

Inviting all mainstream and plus square dancers to join us for our weekly evening of dance on Thursdays from 8-9:30 pm at Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd. (entrance on Shipyard Blvd.). $5/person/dance.

Join: $17.50/person/month.

SENIOR LINE DANCING

At Maides Park, Thurs., 11am-noon.

Free! Pre-reg. is not required. 1101 Manly Avenue

OVER 50’S DANCE

Mission is to provide a venue for ballroom and social dancing. Welcome dancers of all levels—great form of exercise and to socialize with others who also like to dance. The club holds a dance on the second Tuesday of each month. Variety of DJ’s play all kinds of dance music—ballroom, Latin, shag, rock & roll, country, slow nightclub. Cost $8/person. New Hanover Sr. Resource Ctr, 2222 S. College Rd. facebook.com/over50sdance

DRAG ME TO IBIZA

Every Friday at Ibiza Nightclub—home to some of the areas most talented female impersonators. Our exclusive drag shows take place at 10:30pm and midnight. Afterward our dance floors is yours as our resident DJ spins a variety of House, Hip hop, Top 40 & EDM until 2:30am. 18+ with Valid ID. Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

LEARN TO BELLY DANCE

Get strong! Have fun! Meet friends!

Belly dance classes for women 18+, no dance experience necessary. Introvert friendly, all body sizes and shapes welcomed. 6-week series. No class Nov 26. No drop-ins. Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. DivineDanceGoddess.com

BLACK LIGHT DANCE PARTY

Jan. 25, 6pm: 2 hours, various Instructors, dance party under blacklights.

Wear bright white or neon bright clothing. Supportive shoes required.

Come dance to your faves! 31 Fitness Studio, 4209 Oleander Dr., Suite 8

CONTRA DANCE

Jan. 28, 7:30pm: Evening of energetic, contemporary American country dancing. It’s exercise that’s actually FUN, done to live music by the band

2020: NEW YEAR, NEW ART

Jan. 24, 6pm: Arts Council of Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night exhibition features Bradley Carter (painting), Debra Bucci (painting), Richard Bunting (blown glass), Elizabeth Darrow (painting), Brian Evans (ceramics), Joanne Geisel (painting), Dave Klinger (photography), Joan McLoughlin (painting), Gale Smith (painter), Traudi Thornton (ceramics), among others! continues through March 8, with a special reception during Fourth Friday Gallery Night Reception on Jan. 24 and Feb. 8, 6-9pm. Art in Bloom, 210 Princess St. aibgallery.com/events/ fourth-friday-opening-reception-2020new-year-new-art.

EYE CANDY BY MARLOWE

Jan. 24, 6pm: “Eye Candy,” featuring local pop artist Marlowe, will open at New Elements Gallery as part of the Wilmington Arts Councils Fourth Friday Art Walk. Inspiration comes to the artist from watching 1930s and 1940s movies. Captivating images from the world of pulp fiction mix with exotic handmade papers creating incredible compositions that are a nod to another time, and a fantasy to be explored. Join us as we dive into the charismatic, colorful world of Marlowe, the

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Box of Chocolates. A caller will lead the dancers through a sequence of moves. People are friendly and beginners are always welcome, no experience necessary! It’s fun for all ages, teenagers through seniors. You don’t need a partner; we promise you’ll get to dance. In fact, you’ll dance with everybody there! Recommended dress is cool and casual, with soft-soled shoes. General admission for Tuesday dances: $5. 5th Ave United Methodist Church, 409 S 5th Ave.

comedy OPEN MIC

Wildest open mic in town—anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents, performances of all kinds.

Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223, after 3pm for details. jugglinggypsy.com.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

First Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No trolls. Waterline Brewing, 721 Surry Lane.

PRIMETIME COMEDY

See some of NC’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue! This month’s talented performers: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood.

Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

First Sat. ea. month is free at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road, presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Enjoy a night of laughs! 1414 S College Rd.

LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV

Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! Interactive improvised comedy show.

265 N. Front St.

DEAD CROW

Open mic every Thursday, 8pm. Sign up is in person, 7pm. There’s no cost to participate, and each comedian is allotted three minutes of stage time.

• January 24-25, 7pm/9:30pm: www. deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St.

BOMBERS COMEDY OPEN MIC

Sign up at 8:30; show’s at 9. Bring your best to the mic. Bomber’s Beverage Company, 108 Grace St.

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LOL SHOW AT WTF!

Free! Every Thurs., 8pm! LOL, a brandnew weekly show from Wilmington’s finest improvisers, comedians, and storytellers! Using your suggestions, DareDevil Improv will create a oneof-a-kind comedy experience to kick off your weekend right! (Followed by karaoke!). Plus, special guests, music, and cocktails! WTF, 111 Grace St.

LAST COMIC STANDING’S RYAN CONNER

Jan. 24, 8pm, $15: Originally from Washington DC, Ryan Conner has been on the Late Late Show with James Corden, and was a Top-10 finalist on the most recent season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where judge Norm MacDonald called his first set “The best 3.5 minutes I’ve seen in five years.” In addition to touring the country doing stand-up, Ryan is a writer/producer for MTV’s Ridiculousness, and was a contributing writer for two seasons of TruTV’s “Billy On The Street.” You can hear his album “Live From An Old Prison” anywhere albums can be heard.CLIP: vimeo. com/292793190. cliffcashcomedy. com. Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Through Apr. 26, 2020: The Eye Learns—Modernist prints from the Louis Belden Collection—In 2017 CAM was given an unprecedented bequest of works of art from San Francisco art collector Louis Belden. The collection of 135 prints offers an endless range of expression, experimentation and expansion of the terrain of postwar modernism and includes original artworks from the leading artists, the change-makers, the radicals, the early modernist European expats, seeking asylum in this country. Among others, artists in the exhibition will include Josef Albers, Helen Frankenthaler, Wayne Thiebaud, Richard Diebenkorn, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Rauschenberg.

• Through April 26, 2020: Structure in Space and Time - Photography by Phil Freelon—Throughout his prodigious career, award-winning architect Freelon (American, 1953-2019) found photography essential to his design vision and creative process: Photography is one of the vehicles that I use to share my view of the world. As an architect, the expression of structure is central to my design process, bringing a sense of order to the final composition. Photographs examine the structure that exists all around us— both in the natural and built environment. Everyone at CAM is deeply saddened by the passing of Phil Freelon on July 9, 2019. If you would like to

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leontologists. These scientists study ancient life by examining their finds and piecing together clues from the past. This exhibit was developed by the Virginia Museum of Natural History. CF Museum, 814 Market St. capefearmuseum.com

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

WB 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 yr. history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum. com.

WILMINGTON RR MUSEUM

honor his legacy you may make contributions to the North Star Church of the Arts. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar. Brunch, Sat. and Sun., 10am-2pm; Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Thurs. 5-9pm. Museum, 10am-5pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm. www. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Ongoing: Explore the history of the 20th century in this new gallery designed, curated and fabricated by the Cape Fear Museum team. The revamped 20th century gallery is the final chapter of the Museum’s core exhibit, Cape Fear Stories. The new exhibit paints a picture of New Hanover County and the dramatic social, cultural and economic transformations that shaped life in the 20th century and beyond. • Ongoing: Michael Jordan, known worldwide for his spectacular basketball skills, grew up in Wilmington. He achieved phenomenal success in basketball, and he worked hard to achieve his goals at every level. “Michael Jordan: Achieving Success” showcases his early years and Wilmington roots. Several artifacts are on display including an unworn pair of 1987 Air Jordan 1 shoes. • Ongoing: Space Place: Hands-on STEM interactives include a robotic arm, microscopic experiments and a glove

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box challenge. Visual elements offer real-time information about the International Space Station’s location and daily operations. • Ongoing: Williston Auditorium: Education in Wilmington has a long, rich tradition, and the name “Williston” has been associated with schooling here since the 1860s.

What began as an American Missionary Association school became—between 1923 and the day it closed its doors in 1968—the only high school for African Americans in New Hanover County. • Through Feb. 2, 2020: Once considered an essential part of a wardrobe, the fashion hat has experienced a steady decline in popularity since the 1960s. Today, many people associate stylish hats only with a Sunday church service or a special event. This selection of hats reflects a number of the popular styles worn in the Cape Fear area from the 1940s through the 1960s. • Through April 12, 2020: To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA examines the history of Apollo 10 and the Peanuts characters’ role in that flight and in the NASA Manned Flight Awareness safety program. • Through Feb. 23, 2020: Dinosaur Discovery explores the world of modern paleontology and the discoveries that reveal how dinosaurs lived, moved and behaved. Everything we know about these prehistoric animals comes from fossils unearthed by pa-

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years.

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

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of Lower CF Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. 3rd 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-19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-

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EAGLE ISLAND CRUISES

Saturday and Sundays thru January

Join us on a scenic 50-minute narrated eco-history cruise featuring views of unspoiled nature and a variety of wildlife daily.

Enjoy a relaxing ride on the river on our comfortable catamaran as you learn more about Wilmington, NC from our friendly captain and crew. Gain a new perspective on our history and our ecology as we share fun facts and historical anecdotes as we cruise along the Cape Fear River.

On the even hours, we cruise north along the Historic Downtown and Eagles Island where you see the past come alive. Capture unique views of the Battleship, learn about rice plantations, and view shipwrecks, flora, and fauna on this 50-minute adventure.

Visit us on the Riverwalk! 212 S. Water Street 910-338-313 4 • email: info@wilmingtonwt.com

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On the odd hours, we head south under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to the State Ports, learn the history of a WWII Wilmington Ship Yard along with current facts while watching tug boats, container ships, and pleasure boats… bring your camera along, there are photo ops in every direction!

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4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

Jan. 24-25, 5pm: Ping Pong Throwdown, free practice with open tables from 5-10 pm at the Brooklyn Arts Center with Trolly Stop and the BAC Bar serving sponsored by Edward Teach Brewing! Come out and practice before the throw down tomorrow!

Free! 516 N. 4th St. brooklynartsnc. com/event/ping-pong-throwdownpractice

BELLAMY MANSION MUSEUM

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. Tour hours are Mon-Sat. 10 am-4 pm and Sundays 1-4 pm. Self-guided tours (paper or audio) can begin at any time in the day and guided tours begin at the top of the hour when available.

Adults $12; Senior, Military, College $10; Students $6; children under 5 are free. 503 Market St. 910-251-3700. bellamymansion.org

kids stuff SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING

Brief presentation about live animals on display in the events center and watch them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Ages: 3 and up. First Wed. every month, $1. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

ART EXPLORER THURSDAYS

Bring your little ones to CAM for story reading and art making! Enjoy open studio time with your family. Such as reading stories, creating art with a variety of supplies, and having fun with friends! No pre-registration necessary. Parental Supervision required at all times. Suggested donation: $5/ family. 3201 S. 17th St. www.cameronartmuseum.org

HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS

Happy Little Singers is an affordable, creative early childhood (Pre-K) music and movement program, designed for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and young students up to age 6 (older children and siblings enjoy the program, as well). So much fun for you and your little one! With every nurturing and creative class, you will see your child expressing themselves in new ways, developing new skills and competency, matching rhythm and singing, playing instruments. You may also notice a significant increase in both fine and gross motor skills, eye-hand coordination, language

classes/seminars MEDITATE AND CHILL

Join Jesse Stockton + Jenny Yarborough every Tues., 7:30-8:30pm, Terra Sol Sanctuary. 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath.

Relax. Let go. $10; no need to register in advance. 507 Castle St. www.terrasolsanctuary.com.

ELEMENTS OF SONGWRITING CLASS and listening skills, social skills and self-esteem. The class will also help reinforce the bond between you and your child. Classes held every Tues, 9:45-11:30am, Hannah Block Community Arts Center. Cost is $10 per family. 910-777-8889 to register. susansavia.com/happy-little-singers.

Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Ctr., 120 S. 2nd St.

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Jan. 24, 5:30pm: Ages: Elementary School aged kids Cost: Free. Our new time for this year will be 5:30 pm – 8 pm. Join us for activities, sports, crafts and more. Refreshments will be provided. Register: www.maidespark. com. Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave.

will explore a different site along the NC Birding Trail in the Coastal Plain.

Each hike will be approximately 2 miles. Transportation from Halyburton Park is included. Greenfield Lake, 1739 Burnett Blvd. www.halyburtonpark.com

PING PONG TOURNAMENT

In Elements of Songwriting we will examine the major elements of what goes into writing original music. We will study lyrics, melody, harmony, form, rhythm, and survey techniques used to enhance your songwriting.

We will look at examples of music and lyrics, and discuss creative strategies for finding ideas and completing songs. Class will meet Mondays, 12-2

KIDS EAT FREE

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BIG KIDS DAY

Jan. 27, 9am-12pm & 1-4pm: Ages 9 & under. Enjoy some fun activities for big kids along with all normal offerings. (Younger children are welcome to play as usual). $5 per child (included with general admission). Fit For Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St.

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recreational FIRST FRIDAY BIRD HIKES

Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants and point out year-round bird species too.

These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Free. Ages: 5 and up. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St. wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/ parks-recreation/halyburton-park

NC BIRDING TRAIL HIKES

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WILMINGTON OM BREW FALL SERIES

Tuesdays from 6-7pm join us and Yoga Village at the brewery for donation-based yoga. Suggested donation is $15 but you may pay-what-youcan, if needed. Donations support Yoga Village community programming. Wilmington Brewing Company, 824 South Kerr Ave. facebook.com/ events/2538362336408659.

SENIOR CLASSES

Takes place Thursdays, fitness classes, 10am, and line-dancing classes, 11am. Free. Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave.

FREE FITNESS CLASSES

Boot Camp, Tuesdays, through Mar. 31, 5:30-6:30pm • Zumba, Thursdays, through Mar. 26, 5:30-6:30pm. Children 5-17 can participate in fitness classes when accompanied by an adult. Pre-reg. rqd. maidespark.com.

Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave.

AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT PANEL-MAKING

Jan. 25, 1:15pm: Panels might be created using paint, needlework, iron-on transfers, quilted, handmade appliqués, etc. Any remembrance is appropriate. However, the only way to have a name added to The Quilt is to make a panel. We are offering a free panel-making workshop to assist friends and family realize their desire to memorialize a loved one. You may choose to create a panel privately and just wish to get some ideas or discuss your thoughts. Or, you may wish to make the panel with others in the tradition of an old-fashioned quilting bee, possibly including friends, family, and co-workers. The choice, like virtually everything else involved in making a panel, is completely up to you. frankharrfoundation.org. Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Ctr, 120 S. 2nd St.

CAPE FEAR FENCING CLASSES

Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week beginning fencing class, 6:30pm, in the basement of the Tileston gym.

Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for ages 8-80. $50 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2020.

Taught by Internationally accredited instructor. Tileston Gym, 412 Ann St. capefearfencing.com

YOGA AT AQUARIUM

Jan. 23, 5:30pm, $20: Find your bliss during the Aquarium’s yoga hour.

Engage and rejuvenate as we move through meditation, breathing exercises and foundational postures in a tranquil “underwater” setting. The class is suitable for all levels and modifications will be offered. Preregistration required: $18 for members or $20 for non-members. ncaquariums. com/fort-fisher-special-events. N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Rd.

literary/readings CREATIVE WRITING AT CAM

Instructor is Dina Greenberg. Register: cameronartmuseum.org. A creative writing workshop in fiction and memoir for adult writers open to community participants with varying degrees of writing expertise. The workshop follows a traditional format where group members critique one another’s work with the instructor’s guidance.

Literature is presented for discussion and writing assignments may be assigned to complete in class. The goal is to instill respect and compassion in the critique process while helping participants improve their writing and literary analysis. Adult: All levels through Feb. 19, Wed. 6:30-8:30pm (6-wk class). CAM member: $132; non-member: $165. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

Free. Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave.

SUSAN TAYLOR

Jan. 22, 7pm: Come out to UNCW to see Susan Taylor present “Our Sunday’s Best: A Creative Protest Remembered.” Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. 910-962-3500 for ticket info. uncw.edu/upperman/susan-taylor-tickets.html

NEW HANOVER COUNTY NAACP

Jan. 23, 7pm: The meeting will include information on the 2020 Moral March on Raleigh and the Historic Thousands on Jones Street Peoples’ Assembly taking place Saturday, February 8, beginning at 10am. The HKonJ Peoples’ Assembly coalition is made up of more than 125 North Carolina NAACP branches, youth councils and college chapters from across the state and members of over 200 other social and justice organizations. Other important state and community issues will be on the agenda as well as upcoming New Hanover NAACP branch activities and events. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. 910-508-9414 or nhcnaacp@gmail.com. St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St.

SERVSAFE

Jan. 24, 9am: Online testing for the ServSafe Food Manager Certification

exam will be offered every Friday, 9am-11am at the Pine Valley Public Library. 3802 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC $100 voucher code & proctor fee. By appointment only. Contact Jaime Chadwick 910-617-4791.

New Hanover County Pine Valley Branch Library, 3802 S. College Rd.

MARINE DEBRIS CLEANUP: MORRIS LANDING

Jan. 24, 1-3pm: Clean up marine debris along the shoreline at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve, located in the heart of the very productive shellfish growing areas of Stump Sound. One of the NC Coastal Federation’s primary initiatives is to reduce the amount of marine debris littering coastal marshes, islands and waterways. Marine debris takes on many different forms – from bottle caps and balloons to hazardous lumber from storm damaged structures and lost fishing gear. Marine debris is hazardous to fish, wildlife and humans. In addition to picking up trash, volunteers will also record data on the types and quantities of debris collected. This will help to identify the sources of debris and focus on educational efforts. Volunteers should bring a reusable water bottle, hat and sunglasses. Please

CONVERSING WITH GHOSTS

Jan. 29, 7pm: Free! An evening of powerful readings from Gwenyfar Rohler, John Wolfe, Steven Ritenour II, Toni Sunseri, Melissa Newcity, Joanna Stotts, Diana Clark, J. Tully Beatty, Jared Sales, Alicia Inshiradu, Christof Maupin, and Jen Ingulli. Piano works performed by James Jarvis. Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.

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clubs/notices BIKE NIGHT

Bike Night at Mac’s Speed Shop, beer, bikes, BBQ. Featuring in concert: South Starr band playing great classic-southern R&R music! Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr.

UNRAVELED

First Thurs. every month, 10am, a morning of knitting or crochet and conversation. This is a self-guided drop-in program. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own materials and projects to work on; supplies not provided. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

SENIOR SOCIAL TIME

Tues. 10:30am-no. Arts & crafts, speakers, movies, trips and more.

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dress for the weather in clothes that are comfortable and that you don’t mind getting dirty. Gloves, boots, trash pickers and trash bags will all be provided. Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them. All project supplies and equipment, as well as snacks and refreshments, will be provided. 898 Morris Landing Rd.

culinary FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

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

SWEET N SAVORY WINE TASTING

Wed, 5-8pm: Sample some of the most delicious wines you can try for free with optional $25 food pairing, designed specifically to go with each wine. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7 pm with his cool jazz styles. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Pl.

PORT CITY GREAT BURGER CHALLENGE

In 30 mins, eat 48 ounces of burger meat with three toppings and fries!

Beat it and we take care of the bill and put your face on the Wall of Glory! Fail, and straight to The Wall of

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Shame you go. Bring your stretchy pants and good luck! Offer is daily. 11am-11pm, Port City Burgers & Brews, 11 Market St.

FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of ea. month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside open-mic night, and an opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer. • Jan. 25, 5pm: An Evening With Brooklyn Brewery is part of a continual series of brewery features at Fermental, presenting an opportunity to meet brewery staff, ask questions, sample draft selections (well known for their classic Brown Ale, Sorachi Ace Saison, Bel Air Sour, etc.), enjoy brewery giveaways, food trucks, live music, and more. Smokin’ Joes BBQ (6pm) and Mark Sinnis & 825 (8pm). www. fermental.net 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90-minute

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

GHOST WALK

6:30-8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours, 6:30pm/8:30pm. Water and Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. www. hauntedwilmington.com

BELLAMY MANSION MUSEUM

Follow curved shell paths through gardens shaded by 150-year old magnolias. See the original, restored slave quarters building along with the 22-room antebellum mansion. Learn about the Bellamy family as well as the free black and enslaved artisans who built the home and the enslaved workers who lived on site after its completion. Adults $12; Senior, military, college $10; Students $6; children under 5 are free. 503 Market St. 910-251-3700. bellamymansion.org.

Tours Mon-Sat. 10 am-4 pm and Sundays 1-4 pm. Self-guided tours (paper or audio) can begin at any time in the

day and guided tours begin at the top of the hour when available.

MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR

Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast.

This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4-mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecology. Adult $45, child $25 RSVP: 910-200-4002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd

OFF THE RECORD TOURS

Thurs., 6:30pm: CAM Gallery tours, led by museum staff, are sometimes irreverent and silly, but always provide a charming and engaging behind-thescenes perspective on current exhibitions. But what if I’m really thirsty before the tour? Join us for happy hour beforehand to loosen up your brain and chat about art. Brown Wing. CAM Members: Free, non-members. Museum admission. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

WALKING TOUR OF CAROLINA BEACH

Walking Tour of the Historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk meets at the Visitors

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Bureau Kiosk just south of the new Hampton Inn and features members of the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society leading a 50-minute tour into the past, answering questions like: Where did the “birth of the Shag” take place? Did you know there was a movie theater called The Wave on the Boardwalk? How long has Britt’s Donuts been on the Boardwalk, and has it always been in the same place? Why was the Red Apple so popular? Where was the largest dance floor south of Washington DC located? Society asks for a $10 donation. Children under 12 tour free. Carolina Beach Board Walk, Cape Fear Blvd.

WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum: Explore, discuss and learn more about the artwork currently on view at CAM. Members: free. Museum admission all others.

CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. www.cameronartmuseum.org

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Yxqouth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their

straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. A great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area. Meets Thurs., 7pm.

Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail. com.

ANXIETY/OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st & 3rd Thurs. of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Bldg B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. 18+ welcome. 910-763-8134

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Sat. ea. month. Free; drop-ins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment.

Guest speakerss, DVD presentations

and open group discussion. info@ lupusnc.org (877) 849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org. NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

PFLAG

First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Those with Multiple Sclerosis, families and friends welcome. Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., at the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, 2131 S. 17th St. (behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital). Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne (910) 2322033 or Burt (910) 383-1368. New Hanover Regional Medical Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St.

COPING WITH DEATH OF SPOUSE/PARTNER

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a six-week, no-cost grief program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner in Brunswick County on Tuesdays, through Feb. 11. The group will meet 2-4 p.m. at the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane SE in Bolivia. Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-8056 to register. • In Wilmington the group will meet on Wednesdays, through Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-7991 to register. lcfh.org

COPING WITH DEATH OF A CHILD

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a six-week, no-cost grief program for those coping with the death of a child in Bolivia on Thursdays, January 9 through Feb. 13. The group will meet 10 a.m. to noon at the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane SE in Bolivia. Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-8056 to register.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 19) German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) declared that English writer Lord Byron (1788–1824) was the greatest genius of the 19th century. Here’s an interesting coincidence: Byron regarded Goethe as the greatest genius of the 19th century. I bring this to your attention, Aries, in hope it will inspire you to create a similar dynamic in your own life during coming months.

As much as possible, surround yourself with people whom you think are wonderful and interesting and enlivening—and who think you are wonderful and interesting and enlivening.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Taurus-born Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was a renowned German composer who lived most of his life is Germany and Austria. He became so famous and well-respected that England’s Cambridge University offered him an honorary degree if he would visit the campus. But Brahms was too timid to risk crossing the English Channel by boat.

(There were no airplanes and Chunnel in those days.) He declined the award. I beg you not to do anything even remotely like that in the coming weeks, Taurus. Please summon the gumption necessary to claim and gather in all you deserve.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be one of those rare times when you can safely engage with influences that might normally rattle you. You’ll be protected as you wander into the unknown and explore edgy mysteries. Your intuition will be highly reliable if you make bold attempts to solve dilemmas that have previously confounded and frustrated you. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to get a bit wild and exploratory, this is it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Here’s one example: I didn’t own a mattress from ages 23 to 39, but rather slept on a 2-inch thick foam

to a magical place called Ophir. It was a source of

now, thank you. But my early experiences ensured

exotic finery and soulful treasures like gold, pea-

I would forever have profound empathy for people

cocks, jewels, frankincense, and precious sandal-

who don’t have much money. I hope it will serve as

wood. One problem: No one, not even a Biblical

inspiration for you, Leo. The next seven weeks will

scholar, has ever figured out where it was. Zimba-

be “Empathy Building Season” for you. The cosmos

bwe? India? Tunisia? Its location is still unknown.

will reward you, and build your ability to appreciate

I am bringing this to your attention because I

and understand the pains and joys of other humans.

suspect that in 2020 there’ll be a good chance

Your compassion will be tonic for both your mental

you’ll discover and gain access to your own met-

and physical health.

aphorical Ophir: a fount of interesting, evocative

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

resources. For best results, be primed and eager to

Ancient Greek author Theophrastus was a scientist before the concept of “scientist” existed. His writings on botany were influential for hundreds of years after his death. But some of his ideas would be considered unscientific today. For example, he believed flute music could heal sciatica and epilepsy. No modern research suggests the charms of the flute can literally cure physical ailments like those.

There is a great deal of evidence that music can help relieve pain, reduce anxiety, reduce the side effects of drugs, assist in physical therapy, and even make you smarter. My reading of the current astrological omens suggests the therapeutic effects of music will be especially dramatic for you during the next three weeks.

for it,” wrote the serious and somber author Fyodor Dostoevsky. “It takes hard work and a long apprenticeship,” he added. All that’s true, I think. To hone our ability to express tenderness and warmth, even when we’re not at our best, is the most demanding task on earth. It requires more courage than that of a soldier in the frenzy of battle, as much imagination as a poet, and diligence equal to that of an architect supervising the construction of a massive to what Dostoevsky believed—sometimes love is

for his luminous and imaginative landscapes. His

mostly fun, inspiring, entertaining and education-

experimental use of light and color influenced the

al. I suspect the coming weeks will be one of those

Impressionist painters who came after him. But

phases for you.

paulins in the basement of an art museum. Let’s apply this event as a metaphor for what’s ahead in your life, Cancerian. I suspect that buried or lost elements of your past will soon be rediscovered and restored. I bet it will be fun and illuminating!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) In my early adult life, I lived below the poverty line for many years. How did that impact me?

what this fount can provide to you.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19) Capricorn filmmaker Steven Soderbergh says it’s crucial for us to have a well-developed story about who we are and what we’re doing with our lives. It’s so important, he feels, it should be the trigger that flings us out of bed every morning. We’ve got to make our story so vivid and interesting it continually motivates us in every little thing we do. Soderbergh’s counsel is always good to keep in mind, of course, but it will be even more so for you in the coming months. Why? Because your story will be expanding and deepening, and you’ll need to make ry to yourself.

“Learning to love is difficult, and we pay dearly

of England’s greatest painters. He’s best known

historian found over 100 of them rolled up like tar-

offer your own skills and riches in exchange for

the necessary adjustments in how you tell your sto-

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

suspension bridge. Yet, on the other hand—contrary

works were lost for decades. In 1939 a famed art

Seven books of the Bible’s Old Testament refer

pad that lay directly on the floor. I’m doing better

J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851) is regarded as one

the weird thing is that after his death, many of his

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-December 21)

AQUARIUS (January 20-Feb. 18) I’m a big fan of self-editing. For example, every horoscope I write evolves over the course of at least three drafts. For each book I’ve published, I have written but then thrown away hundreds of pages I ultimately deemed weren’t good enough to be a part of the finished text. Ye, now and then, I have created a poem or song in one rapid swoop. My artistic artifact is exactly right the first time it flows out of me, with no further tinkering needed. I suspect you’re now entering a phase like that, Aquarius. I’m reminded of poet Allen Ginsberg’s operative principle: “First thought, best thought.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) How well do you nurture yourself, dear Scorpio?

How diligent are you in providing yourself with the sustenance that ensures your body, mind, and soul will thrive? Are you imaginative in the ways that you keep yourself excited about life? Do you take strong measures to avoid getting attached to mediocre pleasures, even as you consistently hone your focus on the desires that lead you to joy and deep satisfaction? The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to meditate on these questions.

Who don’t you want to be, Pisces? Where don’t you want to go? What experiences are not necessary in your drive to become the person you were born to be? I encourage you to ask yourself questions like those in the coming weeks. You’re entering a phase when you can create long-term good fortune for yourself by knowing what you don’t like and don’t need and don’t require. Explore the positive effects of refusal. Wield the power of saying no so as to liberate yourself from all that’s irrelevant, uninteresting, trivial and unhealthy.

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