January 13, 2016

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CREATING NEW CONTEXTS Wilma Daniels hosts multi-media show inspired by writings on environmental issues

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The Cape Fear Housing Coalition’s (CFHC) mission to increase access to affordable, safe and healthy housing in the region continues. CFHC will hold a free public forum to discuss affordable housing issues throughout NC. The event will be Jan. 14, from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. in City Council Chambers at Thalian Hall (310 Chestnut St.). Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and presentation at 9 a.m. Visit www.capefearhousingcoalition.org To enter events on encore’s new online calendar, generated by SpinGo, head to www.encorepub. com/welcome/events-2. Events must be entered by every Thursday at noon, for consideration in print and on our new app, encore Go. E-mail shea@encorepub.com with questions.

CREATING NEW CONTEXTS, pg. 12 A new art show, “We’ve Got Issues: Visual Responses to Environmental Writing,” opens this week at the Wilma Daniels Gallery at CFCC. “Blue Hexagons” (above) by Anne Lindberg is one of many works hanging. Lindberg based her piece on the writings of Lawrence Early’s “Looking for Longleaf: The Fall and Rise of an American Forest.” Courtesy photo.

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Extra>> The North Carolina Clean Power Plan third and final public hearing was a frigid affair at Roland Grise Elementary on Jan. 5. The comment period remains open online until Jan. 15.

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NEWS>>live local

live local, live small: Saving cash in 2016 by: gwenyfar rohler

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BREAKING THE BANK: Gwenyfar tries to wrap her head around saving money in 2016 and looks for any insight on the matter. Stock photo.

really want to do that … but I need more savings first.” The statement hit me like a boomerang. I was talking about my VW bus restoration project with a young woman I just met who brought up savings. Savings? Really?

She looked about 10 years younger than me, and she had savings?

CNBC reported on two conflicting surveys regarding Americans’ savings in 2015. The first from GoBankingRates. com, CNBC reported: “The rate comparison website surveyed 5,000 people and found just 29 percent of them had

$1,000 or more in savings account.”

The second survey was conducted

by America Saves from the Consumer Federation of America. America Saves conducts surveys three times a year, with 1,000 respondents, “to find that top earners have higher levels of savings interest, effort and effectiveness than the rest of the population. For example, 84 percent of people who earn more than $100,000 annually reported to be interested in savings, compared with 72 percent of people with annual incomes between $50,000 and $75,000 and 68

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percent of people who earn less than $25,000.”

First off, it is no surprise people who make more money have more money to save. The basic barrier to savings is having money not already spent, right? I mean folks can’t really think about saving for anything if they are facing eviction.

And that’s my starting on all of this.

How is it that I am 35 years old and don’t have anything saved for retirement, let alone an emergency? Last week I wrote about my Live Local goals for 2016. I realize I have finally made progress on

some of the big ones (like debt), but I hadn’t realized I needed to actually think about the next step: saving and creating some kind of cushion to bounce on when the crisis hits—or if I ever actually retire (highly unlikely).

Part of it is I haven’t quite adjusted my perception about where I am in my life and what I need to do. I never got a corporate job with a regular salary and retirement plan; neither did Jock.

For years we struggled with foreclosure problems on the house we live in on Princess Street. It was a windfall in the

form of Jock winning the Purpose Prize that got us out of playing roulette. One of the reasons we function well as a couple is, by and large, we share the same values. We have a similar entrpreanureal outlook, too: for me it’s the bookstore, for him it’s the invention.

At the end of our lives neither of us would be happy to look back and say, “I coulda, I woulda, I shoulda … but, instead, I made the responsible decision.”

The early financing of Jock’s peanut sheller and trips to Africa paired with it came from a second mortgage on the house—which was part of the roulette situation. “You gotta try” is the motto around here—something we consider more than risk aversion. Of course, we don’t have children together, so there is no college to save for, no expenses of child rearing, no emergency fund for childhood crises. If we did have small people running around the house (though, this has to be the least child-safe house in NC), to be honest, it wouldn’t be an option.

Of course, 2008 and the following years have been tough on a lot of people. I am not alone in the experience of looking at a pile of bills on the dining room table and deciding the proverbial rainy day had come before scurrying off to sell what little jewelry was left. Actually, in 2010 I sold pretty much anything I could that wasn’t nailed down to try to cover bills and expenses.

Slowly, things got better. The book store started picking up, writing picked up, the economy improved, and I started chipping away at the mountain of debt.

But that’s all it was: chipping away. I’d make progress, then something would happen, and I’d be right back where I started. Save? With debts at 20-percent interest, how could I save? Not only did I need to make the payments, the interest added up while I slept. Anything “saved” that wasn’t applied to those debts was a net loss.

Now that we have our heads above water for the first time since we got together, we need to change course. But, again, it can take some time to adjust.

I plan to go back and spend some time with a book I have covered in this column a lot: “Your Money or Your Life” by Joe Dominguez and Viki Robin. I need to get a real picture of what I am looking at. I will report more once I have more information. I do know the one thing we have going for us is just how close to the grain we live: We don’t spend money to impress other people, so we don’t have flashy cars or cell phones, expensive furniture or McMansions. Hell, we both dress like we’re homeless. Maybe we

might try to address that one this year— probably not.

In the meantime, I am going to try to start saving … toward what? Possible crisis, I guess. I’m starting small: The current goal is to put $5 a week in an envelope. If gods forbid we have another unexpected emergency, like Hilda’s accident before Christmas, there will be something to bounce on, at least a little cushion, maybe. When asked how they plan to pay for unexpected expenses, typical responses in America include credit cards and home-equity lines, according to Yahoo Finance. So it’s an important question to consider: What would you do if faced with a sudden cataclysmic home repair or medical expense? How do you plan to pay for it?

Here is the problem: How do you know when you’ve hit the rainy day you’ve been putting money away for? Or, are you just rationalizing?

I have a real problem with this. Entrepreneurship involves putting upfront money into a project with a long term plan to get more out of it than what’s put in. To be honest, it’s a more socially acceptable form of a gambling addiction.

It is called “investing,” but that’s just semantics.

The bigger question I need to start asking myself, regarding all decisions, especially financial ones, appears to be: Why am I making this decision? Is this a knee-jerk in crisis, or is there really a good reason I am doing this? What could I do differently for a different outcome? One thing is certain: Having cash on hand, no matter how much, to face an emergency does make it easier and gives me more options to choose.

So, join me in my new resolution to try to figure out savings. I will report back on how it goes. In the meantime, any insights readers have to share with me would be appreciated.

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NEWS>>op-ed

A Lack of Code: Bringing an Excalibur to a gunfight by: MARK BASQUILL

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fter I finished jogging on a treadmill while listening to “Bushido: Soul of Japan” by Inazo Nitobe, an acquaintance tried to convince me to take up fencing. “You look fit, still have reasonably quick reactions. In less than 5 minutes I can tell you what weapon you’d be best at.”

Like a Jedi or Samurai master, he asked me to take a balanced stance and react as well as possible to his quick movements.

We stopped after a few thrusts and parries.

“Saber,” he said. “You have an aggressive personality.”

“Right,” I scoffed. “After 30 seconds you’ve got me pegged.”

“See!” he smiled. “Your first reaction is always an attack. Even when you think you’re defending, you’re leaning in for an opening.”

And so it is. When John teaches me swordsmanship, it will be with a saber. My friend is a local elite fencer. He competed in the 2015 Masters World Championships in France and I suspect he’s an outstanding instructor. I also suspect he practices his art with diligence, precision and a high degree of reverence for the powers and traditions of the blade. I also reluctantly trust his judgment regarding my personality.

Why learn to fence?

Sure, the Jedi used lightsabers. Obi-Wan Kenobi considered lightsabers “elegant weapons for a more civilized age.” Sure, Captain Picard of the USS Enterprise was an outstanding fencer and he’s cool, too.

Captain Jack Sparrow, Aragorn and King Arthur are cool. So was Katsumoto in “The Last Samurai,” and as a Samurai bound to the ethical code of the Bushido. I’ll never be as cool as any of those guys. There is only one reason to learn swordsmanship: Self-defense.

Y’all can lock and load. Glock up! Get open carry permits! Waltz around Walmart with shotguns! Occupy Oregon with Flintlock’s (but without snacks)! Await the end

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of days! Not me—I’m bringing my knife to your gunfight. When I open carry, I’ll be strolling around the riverfront with a jeweled scabbard and Excalibur strapped to my side.

2015 in Wilmington came to a close as two teenagers were charged with firstdegree murder in a drive-by shooting.

2016 opened with the shooting death of a 14-year-old. The weekend warriors in Oregon appear loaded for bear. Despite a mass shooting a day, active shooter-event trainings we figure kindergarten teachers need, and kids with guns killing other kids, some folks are ticked at teary-eyed President Obama for his executive actions to reduce gun violence. They’re ticked even though his minor suggestions, none of which erase the Second Amendment or demand confiscations, are similar to me strolling downtown with Excalibur. It’s an elegant show, but ineffective against assault weapons.

I don’t have a problem with guns or the spirit of the Second Amendment as I interpret it. I do have a problem with our gun culture. To be more precise, I have a problem with our lack of a gun culture. Advocates of unrestricted access to firearms speak as if we are akin to feudal Japan with its code of Bushido. But we’re not even close.

“Bushido, Soul of Japan” made two things clear to me regarding America’s relationship with guns: 1: Some of us love guns more than Japan loved the sword that defined its feudal culture; 2: Unlike Japan, we have no code to define our relationship to the weapon some contend partly defines us. Regardless of how anyone interprets the vaguely worded Second Amendment, I hope it’s easy to see these few clauses are not the code of the Bushido. Popping off 30 rounds at the range on Sunday doesn’t make someone a member of SEAL Team Six any more than carving roast beef makes them a Samurai.

We may believe our gun-toting populace appears fierce to the rest of the world, but I suspect (because we lack traditions, training and an ethical system for managing our weapons of death) the civilized world sees us more like a playground full of scared children who think unrestricted access to toy guns will make them safer.

Only our guns aren’t toys.

I’m also pretty sure Obi-Wan Kenobi is right. Any idiot can use a blaster. They are so primitive.

Touche!

video during the crime wearing a shirt with his name on it (which was later found in Jording’s home, along with a stash from the Dec. 2 burglary).

Hard Times for Science

(1) A tractor-trailer driver with a load of bottled water tried to make it over a historic bridge in Paoli, Indiana, on Christmas Day, with the obvious outcome when 35 tons of water starts across a limit-6-tons span. The driver told police she saw the 6-ton sign but did not know how that “translated” to pounds. (2) Among the activists denouncing a proposed solar-panel farm at a December Woodland (North Carolina) Town Council meeting were a husband and wife certain that vegetation near the panels would die because the panels would (the husband said) “suck up all the energy from the sun.” His wife (described as a “retired science teacher”) explained that the solar panels prevent “photosynthesis” (and also, of course, cause cancer). The council voted a moratorium on the panels.

bankruptcy petition — to keep from being evicted from the townhouse on whose rent he is four months behind.

— Bright Ideas: In October, once again, police (this time in Liyang in eastern China) arrested a man whom they accused of stealing women’s underwear, prolifically, with a device likened to a fishing rod, enabling him to reach into windows and extract goodies. The suspect, 32, admitted to a three-year scheme, and in his van police found 285 bras and 185 panties.

— In December, Carlos Aguilera, 27, became the most recent brain-surgery patient to assist doctors by remaining conscious during the 12-hour operation — and playing his saxophone to help assure surgeons that their removal of a tumor was not affecting his speech, hearing or movement.

The operation, at Spain’s Malaga Regional Hospital, was supposedly Europe’s first, Recent Recurring Themes but News of the Weird has reported two — Paul Stenstrom of Tarpon Springs, in the United States, including on a guitarFlorida, is among the most recent Ameristrumming man in 2013 at UCLA Medical cans to have discovered the brightest side Center. of federal bankruptcy law, having lived — Least Competent Criminals: (1) in his mortgaged home basically free of charge from 2002 until 2013 by using the Nurse’s aide Candace McCray, 36, is the law to stave off foreclosure. Even though most recent theft suspect to have worn none of his 15 petitions was ever approved, some of the purloined jewelry when meethe followed each one immediately with an- ing police detectives investigating the theft. other petition, and it was not until 2013 that An assisted-living resident in Palm Beach one judge finally declared Stenstrom a “se- Gardens, Florida, had described her missrially abusive filer,” barring further petitions ing gems, and McCray was questioned for two years — at which point his bank was as someone with access to the woman’s able to conclude the foreclosure. Upon ex- room. (2) Joshua Jording, 26, in Latrobe, piration of the two-year period in Septem- Pennsylvania, became the most recent ber 2015, Stenstrom quickly filed another burglary suspect caught on surveillance

— More Core Failings of Carjackers: (1) Albert Luna, 19, was arrested in Coachella, California, in December and charged with swiping the keys while a Federal Express driver was unloading a package.

The driver reported that Luna later walked away when he could not figure out how to drive the truck. (Bonus: The arrest report noted that during the entire episode, Luna was naked.) (2) Kyle Blair, 25, was arrested in Surrey, British Columbia, in November when he approached a car at an intersection and attempted to pull the driver out. For one thing, the two men in the car were later described as “big, burly” guys, but more important, they were plainclothes police officers on a stakeout.

— Syrian refugees (mostly, Muslims) may pose a humanitarian and political crisis for Germany, but the Virginia Care company of Recklinghausen, Germany, said they are good for its business: sales of fake hymens, for women to convince Muslim grooms to believe they were weddingnight virgins. The non-chaste Virginia Care buyer inserts a packet of two membranes (about $54) that will burst by penetrative sex, releasing blood coloring. (The “blood” is available either in “original” dark brown-

ish red, which parents are said to expect, or “advanced” brighter red, thought to be more satisfying to husbands.)

— Another Way to Tell If You’re Really, Really Drunk: Her passengers had run away, leaving Elena Bartman-Wallman, 23, behind the wheel but oblivious on a December afternoon in Aleknagik, Alaska, and her car’s tires had started to smoke. She had lodged her foot against the accelerator, facing the wrong way on the road, with her wheels spinning continuously, and by the time police arrived (to discover BartmanWallman passed out), the front tires had melted down to the rims.

A News of the Weird Classic (November 2011)

Enterprising reporters get stories by earning the trust of their sources, which Simon Eroro of the Post-Courier (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) obviously did. At a banquet in November (2011), the News Corporation (Rupert Murdoch’s empire) awarded Eroro its “Scoop of the Year” honor for reporting on militant tribal fighters of the Free West Papua movement — a scoop he had to earn by (to prove his sincerity) undergoing a ritual circumcision, with bamboo sticks. (Some of the rebels still wear penis gourds whose size varies with the status of the wearer.)

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arts>>music

THE WEEK IN SOUND:

From reggae to acoustic rock, live shows abound across the Port City by: shannon rae gentry

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(MC)LOVIN SOME JAMS: Don’t miss the McLovins at The Whiskey on Wed., Jan. 20, at 9 p.m. Courtesy photo.

ooks like the upcoming week will come with lots of live music options.

There is something for practically every day from January 13 through the 20. From reggae to folk, rock to ska, encore has the week’s roundup.

Rebelution and New Kingston

Wed., January 13 Doors: 7 p.m., show: 8 p.m.

Brooklyn Arts Center 516 N. 4th St. Tickets: $20 adv, $30 door Reggae giants will fill the BAC on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Rebelution, joined

by New Kingston, will bring their “Califor-

nia Reggae” to the Port City with favorites from their June 2014 album, “Count Me In.” The record was remixed for fans in January 2015, with help from Yeti Beats Remix, featuring Iration, J Boog and the Green on “More Love” and Dub Architect Remix, featuring Don Carlos and Katchafire on “Roots Reggae Music.”

The New Kingston continues to expand from their basement and backyard beginnings and recently announced the signing to New York-based reggae label Easy Star Records. They will release their third studio album, “Kingston City,” on January 27. Find tickets to see Rebelution and New Kingston atbrooklynartsnc.com.

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Five40

Thursday, Jan. 15, 10 p.m.

The Calico Room 107 S. Front St. Free Coming out of Atlanta, Ga., Five40 offers an eclectic mix of reggae, rock and ska. Influenced by bands like Sublime and 311 to Pink Floyd, the five-piece puts their unique spin on reggae rock.

Since forming in 2010, Five40 has been recruiting new fans of the genre— and “bringing it out of hibernation.” Their free show at The Calico Room (107 S. Front St.) in downtown Wilmington will start at 10 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15. For

more details and updates, visit the event Facebook page.

Mike Blair Duo

Friday, Jan. 15 Burnt Mill Creek 2101 Market St. Free Like live music? Like whiskey? Then Burnt Mill Creek with hit the spot on Friday night. They’re hosting a single malt whiskey tasting of Defiant out of Bostic, North Carolina, along with free live music.

From Mike Blair and the Stonewalls comes Mike Blair Duo’s acoustic stylings—perfect for the intimate stage of BMC. The whiskey tasting is from 7 p.m.

to 8:30 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m.

For more on the event, visit www.facebook.com/events/1643606102565943.

Margot Beberaggi

Friday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m.

A Tasting Room 19 S. 2nd St. Free Each Friday and Saturday night A Tasting Room (19 S. 2nd St.) hosts wine (and beer) sippers with free live music. This Friday night rock guitarist Margot Beberaggi will take to the intimate garden patio out back of A Tasting Room. A free wine tasting also will be undway, featuring handpicked, unique reds and whites.

Visit their Facebook page or check out their website at www.atastingroom-wilmington.com for more upcoming performances.

The Hatch Brother

Saturday, Jan. 16 at 10 p.m.

Costello’s Piano Bar 211 Princess St. Free The Hatch Brothers are bringing their local brand of acoustic rock to Costello’s Piano Bar on Sat., Jan. 16. Since beginning in 2010 with brothers Sam (acoustic guitar, banjo, piano, vocals) and Paul (bass, vocals, ukulele), they’ve frequented local stages with their music.

As always, there is no cover charge at Costello’s and The Hatch Brothers will take the stage at 10 p.m. Visit Costello’s Facebook page for updates.

weekly tickling of the the ivories will begin at 3 p.m. and folks can freely finger through collections of one of Wilmington favorite bookstores. Sip on wine and beer, sold onsite, and enjoy the show.

For more weekly shows by James Jarvis, visit his Facebook page or find them in encore’s Soundboard pages.

McLovins w/Mister F

Wednesday, Jan. 20 Doors open at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m.

The Whiskey 1 S. Front St. Cover: $5 Inspired by the likes of The Meters, The Band and The Flaming Lips, McLovins is a soulful, funk-rock band set to hit The Whiskey stage on Jan. 20. The members of McLovins combine their songwriting efforts with improvisations and instrumental ingenuity onstage and in their latest self-titled album, released in October 2015. It’s a collaboration with award-winning producer Bill Sherman in New York City’s East Village.

The cover charge for the concert is a mere $5. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the show starts at 10 p.m. Check The Whiskey Facebook event page for more details and updates www.facebook.com/ events/179363355743396.

Lisa De Novo

Saturday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m.

Fermental 7250 Market St. Free Fermental has another Saturday lined up with live music and libations. Lisa De Novo will entertain the weekend crowd with a combination of blues, folk and pop influences. The singer/songwriter and guitarist comes to Wilmington from Charlotte, NC, making her rounds on the local music scene throughout the week, with performances at Duck n’ Dive (114 Dock St.) on Thursday, Jan 14, at 10 p.m., and Flytrap Brewing (319 Walnut St.) on Friday, Jan. 15, before Saturday’s show at Fermental. Find more on Lisa De Novo at her Reverbnation page at www.reverbnation.com/lisadenovomusic

James Jarvis

Sunday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m.

Old Books on Front • 249 N. Front St. Free Anyone wanting a relaxing Sunday afternoon of piano jazz need to look no further than Old Books on Front (249 N. Front St.) in downtown. James Jarvis’

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a preview of events across town this week W I NNE R

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LIVE MUSIC fri

jan 15 sat

jan 16 fri

jan 22 sat

jan 23

Lisa De Novo (10pm; Free; Blues, Folk, Pop)

daniel parrish

—Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

Acoustic Mix, 7pm - 10pm

Friday, January 15

robert beauchene Eclectic Mix, 7pm - 10pm

Margot Beberaggi (6pm; Free; Rock Guitar) —A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

forrest tabor Eclectic Mix, 7pm - 10pm

Steve Sequin & Lisa De Novo (7pm; Free) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

mike o’donnell

Derwin Hinson (7pm; $3; Gospel)

Dance & Classic, 7pm - 10pm

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

JC Coccoli (7pm, 9:30pm; $16-$20; Comedy)

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

Mike Blair Duo (8pm; Free; Americana)

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.

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—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

Call 791-0688 Deadline every Thurs., noon!

Justin Fox (8pm; Free; Rock)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

Marvelous Funkshun (8pm; Cover TBA; Funk) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Jucifer, Toke and more (9pm; $5; Metal)

—Reggies 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St; 910-799-6465

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

Imperial Blend (10pm; $5-$7; Electronic Rock) Jenny Pearson (10pm; Free; Singer/Songwriter)

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040 FOLK FAVORITE: Catch Kim Dicso at Costello’s Piano Bar in downtown Wilmington on Wed. Jan. 13. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, January 13

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

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

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Ripe (10pm; $5-$10; Funk, Pop)

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

Saturday, January 16

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St. —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.

Stray Owls & Dylan Drake (6pm; Free; Acoustic Rock)

Rebelution & New Kingston (7pm; $20-$30; Reggae)

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Serena Wiley & Light Under the Sun (6:30pm; $5-$12; Jazz)

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

James Jarvis (6pm; Free; Piano Jazz)

Open-mic (7:30pm; Free)

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

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

—The Felix Cafe, 2140 Burnett Blvd.

Masonboro Sound (7pm; Free; Bluegrass, Folk, Rock)

Tacos and Trivia (8pm; Free)

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Nicole Thompson (7pm; $3; Classical Jazz)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

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—CAM Cafe, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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JC Coccoli (7pm, 9:30pm; $16-$20; Comedy)

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Justin Cody Fox Trio (8pm; Free; Americana) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St.

TD MacDonald & Nel Nichols (8pm; Free; Roots) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Flannel Rebellion (8pm; Cover TBA; Grunge Cover) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

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Dr. Bacon (Funkabilly) Madd Hatters (Ska) (9pm; Cover TBD) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

FEMA Region IV (9pm; $5; Metal)

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Ghost Town Gospel (9:30pm; Cover TBD; Folk/ Bluegrass) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.

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DJ Reign (10pm; Free)

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Monday, January 18 Heather Rogers (9pm; Free; Country/Rock) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Open Mic (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Tuesday, January 19 Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ Concerto (7:30pm; $26-$60) —Humanities and Fine Arts Center, 701 N. 3rd St.

Trivia With Sherri ‘So Very’ (7:30pm; Free) —Carolina Ale House, 317-C College Rd.

North Carolina Symphony (7:30pm; $25-$67)

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College Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Open Mic (9pm; Free)

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Wednesday, January 20 Los Bandidos (7pm; Cover TBA; Latin)

—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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

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

Open-Mic (7:30pm; Free)

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Tacos and Trivia (8pm; Free)

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

McLovins (10pm; $5; Jam/Rock)

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

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CREATING NEW CONTEXTS:

Wilma Daniels hosts multi-media show inspired by writings on environmental issues

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by: shea carver

rt moves. It invokes a multitude of emotion and sometimes even action—especially when its creators are alblaze with inspiration. Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery will open the exhibit “We’ve Got Issues: Visual Responses to Environmental Writing” this week. Curated by art professor Abigail Perry Spangel, the show has asked a multitude of artists, locally, nationally and internationally, to create multimedia works influenced by published writings on environmental issues.

“Art has the ability to draw a viewer in through subject and manipulation of materials, and in the end communicate ideas and feelings,” Spangel says. “Writing offers information and has the ability to express ideas and opinions about issues the world is facing.”

We interviewed the curator about the show, which opened Tues., Jan. 12, and its participants. encore: Tell me how you came up with the concept for ‘We’ve Got Issues...”?

Abigail Perry Spangel: Communicating thoughts and feelings about environmental issues is an interesting challenge. Writings on the topic are a strong source of inspiration. I thought it would be interesting to base a show on the idea of exploring environmental issues through writing without dictating what direction the artists participating should take with their subject. e: Are you an activist?

APS: I do not consider myself an activist, more a quiet participant. When I was younger, I worked as an Americorp volunteer. The

experience taught me grassroots community development and the idea of leading by example. The experience led me to teach.

I taught with DREAMS Center for Arts Education for many years and have been with CFCC since 2008. At the community college, I have assisted in the development of a Sustainability Committee, which I am still actively involved with, and founded/serves as faculty advisor for Surfrider Club CFCC. Outside of work, I am an active volunteer with the Cape Fear Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and occasionally volunteer with Cape Fear River Watch. I am mostly an activist through my art-making though. When in the studio, I am happiest thinking about how to communicate ideas about biology and the environment. e: The show comprises artwork inspired by enviro-writings; what writings exactly?

How were they chosen?

APS: The intention of the show presents visual interpretations of passages from environmental writings. I asked artists to participate based on their use of materials, the narrative quality of their work, or the ability of their work to address political, social and environmental topics. e: What piece of work fascinates you most thus far in the show?

ASP: Landry [Randriamandroso’s] work offers a strong communication of the text he chose. He visually communicates information about endangered birds through an arrangement of colorful graphic images of 50 different species painted on crushed aluminum cans he has found while walking.

The size and ephemeral quality of Jan Ru Wan’s work is instantly engaging because she works installationally with textiles. Her

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piece is a meditation about balance and loss in nature, inspired by an article about melting ice.

can act now to facilitate change before we are doomed to a sixth extinction.

One solution he offers up is “de-extinction,” by bioengineering extinct species, such as the passenger pigeon. “Martha” is a painte: It’s a culmination of local artists and ing of the iconic last passenger pigeon who out-of-town artists; was this intentional? passed away in the Cincinnati Zoo in 1917.

“Resurrecting Martha” is a series of small How did you find them? paintings showing the embryonic developASP: I asked each person to participate. ment of a bird.

Each person is someone I know either e: What do you hope viewers get most personally or professionally. I invited them because their artistic integrity and purpose- from the show? ful artmaking spoke to my sensibilities in ASP: Art has the ability to communicate and some way. provoke thought and create new contexts. My e: What are some of the mediums cov- hope is viewers of the show will gain a deeper ered in the show and materials used? Are insight into the problems presented and walk away with a better understanding of the world any cutting-edge? around them. Many people do not relate what ASP: Kiki Farrish, Anne Lindburg, Bran- goes on in their own lives to environmental don Guthrie, Jennifer Drinkwater and I have problems. They do not feel responsible for used the traditional approaches of drawing how their choices add to broader issues. and painting. As mentioned, Landry has repurposed aluminum cans for small format paintings, and Jan Ru has designed a mixed We’ve Got Issues: Visual Responses media textile piece.

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2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon. - Sat., noon - 7pm www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343-5233 Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 42, featuring work by Dennis Schaffer, Kyle Page, Mimi Logothetis, and Tuki Lucero. Hangs for eight weeks.

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22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com ArtExposure will be offering the following classes starting in January: January 5th through February 9th: Mixed Media with Mary Ann Rozear. Tuesdays 10am-5pm. 6 weeks January 12th through February 16th: Beginning/Intermediate Drawing with Patti Chisholm. Tuesdays 2pm-4pm. 6 week January 12th through February 16th: Beginning/Intermediate Drawing with Patti Chisholm. Tuesdays 6pm-8pm. 6 weeks.

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of artists. This year’s holiday show will benefit The Carousel Center, a Wilmington nonprofit dedicated to providing safe spaces for Art in bloom abused and neglected children. New Ele210 Princess St. ments Gallery will host an opening reception Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 6 pm on November 27th, from 6pm to 9pm, in con(or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) junction with Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth (484) 885-3037 Friday Gallery Night. The 31st Annual Holiday www.art-in-bloom-gallery.com Show will remain on view until January 22, Established in 2015, the Art in Bloom Gal2016. See previous page for full article. lery is in a renovated horse stable at 210 Princess Street in downtown Wilmington. The River to Sea Gallery gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf pm and by appointment. Upcoming events (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 include a closing reception for Elizabeth Dar- Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm row’s exhibit, “Past and Present”, on Friday, River to Sea Gallery showcases the work January 15, 6 - 9 pm. For more information, of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy see www.art-in-bloom-gallery.com or call 484 Bush. In addition, the gallery represents 885 3037. several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of New Elements Gallery original paintings, photography, sculpture, 201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has BroTues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) ken” features works by Janet Parker. Come www.newelementsgallery.com see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to The 31st Annual Holiday Show features reveal local marsh creeks and structures. new work from the gallery’s talented roster

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10 am - 5 pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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A Reminder of the Struggle:

The revival of ‘The Lambda’ documents gay rights at TheatreNOW by: GWENYFAR ROHLER

“S

o what’s happening with Stonewall Democrats?” I recently asked a friend I see too rarely.

“Well, there’s not really a need anymore.

We won,” he responded. “I wish I could say that for more causes.”

I kept replaying our conversation in my head as I watched “The Lambda” at TheatreNOW. Written by Steve Cooper, with music by Brad Moranz, “The Lambda” is a period piece about gay life in Wilmington in the 1970s. If anything, the major takeaway from the show is just how far society has come in the last 40 years.

Originally produced by Opera House Theatre Company in 1992, “The Lambda” has been revived a couple of times, most recently in 2000. I admit I have wanted to see it since the original run. Alas, I was 11 when the show premiered, and I lived out of town for the 2000 revival. Was it worth the wait?

Well, in many ways, yes.

Cooper’s script follows the lives of regulars at The Lambda, a gay bar on the Carolina Beach boardwalk. The resident barflies include Ken (Beau Mumford) and George (Tony Britt-Kirkegaard); a committed couple out to socialize for the evening, Myron (Andrew Liguori) and Nick (Gabe Wood); Rhonda (Penelope Grover), the token lesbian bartender; and of course the headliner, Joey, a drag queen with multiple costumes and monikers, played by Brad Mercier. Into their midst wanders Eric (Chad Lewis) who visits a gay bar for the first time.

In Act 1 we get a setup for some sort of storyline: Eric is stunned to see Joey in drag—the former varsity football player and his tormentor in high school. Really? Yes, really. Mercier is a good performer—and as his character is quick to point out, he’s unlike many queens who lip sync to other people’s music. In the last couple of years Mercier has become quite the rising star of musical theatre. His voice is lovely, so add in dance skills and a true craft for acting and he offers a pretty alluring combo. He completely sells “Charmin,” a song about meeting the man of his dreams in the men’s room—and then losing his phone number. All the while, he dances around in a headdress made from toilet-paper rolls.

Though my favorite of all his songs was his send-up to Anita Bryant, former Miss America-turned-OJ spokeswoman and anti-gay crusader. Trust me, after this number, no one will think of kumquats the same way again.

Eric is just as mystified by Joey as he is about Ken, the object of his desire, who is ignoring him completely following their shortlived affair. How can he love someone who barely acknowledges he is alive? Lewis’ desperation and confusion is pretty believable, so is his total lack of self-esteem after an adolescence of extreme bullying.

Mumford’s Ken is a great Cooper character, who writes reminders about what we see on the surface not matching what’s happening on the inside. Mumford gives us the young party boy prepared to be adored. With aviator glasses and beard, he strikes perfect poses at the tables and bar. The manipulative abuser who lurks within must be an interesting role to play, especially for the rare moment when Mumford drops his mask to show us what is HISTORICLA RELEVNACE: TheatreNOW he liked it, he kept stealing bites from my presents a retelling of ‘The Lambda,’ serving roasted butternut squash lasagna. It was so really driving all that awful beauty. up a heartrending story alongside dinner. perfectly layered and textured, I felt a twinge His one defender in the club appears to Courtesy photo of guilt for my lasagna never coming out be George: a loner, who’s wondering why quite so well at home. I speared one of his this life happened to him and what the next portobello mushrooms over roasted shallot ing: Interesting exposition, characterization disappointment will be. George is our bridge bread pudding, and asked what he thought and backstory flesh out the action, and then to the past. He doesn’t trust or believe in the of the show. After all, he watched his brother pride movement sparked after the Stonewall somewhere along the way Act 2 derails into come out in the early ‘60s in a small rural confusion.

With the song “One in Ten” a conriots. He recalls instead the police-instigated community. I figured this must hit home. He hate crime at Miss Minnie’s (an unofficial gay fused combination of group therapy conspires nodded and commented how grateful he club in the back ally of an African-American into an advocacy commercial. The script was that this is now a period piece and not a neighborhood in Charleston) in the 1930s. clearly has lost its way: Is this a story? Is this contemporary comment.

If the audience doesn’t tear up when Britt- written for the choir? Or is this a response He’s right. “The Lambda” is relevant beKirkegaard serves up his story, they are made to Anita Bryant and an attempt to bridge a of stone. He is beautifully focused on his grief gap with the so-called mainstream world? cause it makes it real how far the civil rights and oblivious to the strides forward in society It surprised me because I am pretty familiar movement has come in the last few years. with Cooper’s work (many of the Pied Piper Nick’s monologue about his lover’s death and which surround him already. scripts are his, Big Dawg produced another of aftermath tells a very true and, unfortunately, The humanizing story for Act 1 is that of his musicals in the mid-’90s, and my first chilcommon story. But now, with legal protection, Myron and Nick. I thought it would be the dren’s theatre show was written by Cooper). that is not the scenario. However, such recdriving storyline of the show. Though they He usually has a pretty good handle on story ognition and protection is only in its infancy. occupy a lot of it, their conflict never actually structure and construction, so the derailment Ten years ago, Nick’s story was a daily ocescalates to a climax or is resolved. Actually, is a little bit puzzling. Sure, it’s entertaining, currence. Just because the struggle for civil none of the storylines develop fully. They’re still, but not as strongly crafted as I expected. rights has succeeded does not mean we more like vignettes that come in and out of should ignore why it is such a landmark acMusic director and accompanist Linda Marfocus—like a kaleidoscope. Ligouri’s rather complishment in our society. “The Lambda” frazzled, not-quite-functional Myron is the foil kas has an unusual set of challenges working puts very human faces and voices to the with a score transcribed from a cassette tape. to Wood’s reserved, private Nick.

Moranz’a score is a little surprising. I have to struggle and reminds us how, occasionally, If Wood reminded me of anyone, it was the wonder, given some of the unusual choices in we do learn from our mistakes and right the protagonist from Andrew Tobias’ “Best Little the music, if certain songs were composed for wrongs. Unfortunately, there are still so many Boy in the World” memoirs (his character specific performers, which may make the job wrongs to be addressed. even paraphrases part of Tobias’ first book more awkward for anyone else to step into. at one point in Act 2). In a world of flamboyTheatreNOW changed their seating plan ant youth, Wood’s reserve becomes almost a beacon: dependability, strength and actions, to make the stage bar and audience seat- The Lambda not words so much. His own journey of dis- ing blend, to create more of a mesh between Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 7 p.m., Fri.- Sat.; 7 covery is a tough one, and his monologue the two. So when servers move through the p.m., Feb. 13-14, Sat.-Sun. about his place in his deceased lover’s life, is, crowd with refills and dinner, they blend with Tickets: $20-$40 again, heartrending and delivered almost like the show. I have stopped eating lunch before Valentine’s Weekend (Feb. 13-14): $50 an AA speech: “Here is the truth, and I don’t TheatreNOW productions because I love TheatreNOW • 19 S. 10th St. Chef Gordon’s concoctions. Her truffle dresslike it anymore than you do.” ing for the salad might have sealed our fate. 910-399-3669 Act 1 and 2 feel like two different shows. In My date got the roast chicken, and though www.theatrewilmington.com Act 1 we see the beginning of a story brew-

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ORIGINAL CHARACTER STUDIES: Two local playwrights debut new works this week

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by: SHEA CARVER

hen it comes to originality, local writers abound in Wilmington and bring to life words and worlds that captivate and draw in audiences with ruminations on the human spirit. And isn’t that what art does—help us process our emotions, actions, and intrinsice levels of being?

Playwrights, particularly, seem to be prolific across our town, perhaps because of our burgeoning theatre scene or maybe because of our hopefully resurging film industry. It’s no wonder each year we have the opportunity to see more than a dozen or so original plays come to life on local stages. The beginning of 2016 is looking good on this front, as Up All Night Productions and Big Dawg Productions host all-original, new works by local playwrights Z.F. Mims and John Grudzien, as well as local youth. Both will take place beginning this week and run for two weekends. I interviewed Mims and Grudzien about their offerings.

An Evening of One Acts: Youth Plays and ‘Laughter, Love and Loss’ January 14-17 and 21-24 Cape Fear Playhouse • 613 Castle St. 7 p.m. or 3 p.m. on Sun. Tickets: $15-$18 Big Dawg hosts its original youth plays at 7 p.m. over the next two weeks, as part of their Youth Play Festival from October. They’ll host “Miss Mayberry” by Gracie Rose Blackburn this weekend and “The Coffee House” written

by Cecilia King next weekend. After the youth plays, local writer John Grudzien’s latest oneacts will close out the night, beginning at 8 p.m.

Grudzien will present “The Curse of the Diamond” and “The Care-Full Moving Company,” two shows following different trajectories of storytelling. Grudzien says each parallels ideas of the life cycle, from youth to middle-age to old-age, and how we evolve through the phases.

“I was inspired to write the two new plays as a counterpoint to what I experienced this year, both personally and in the world around us,” Grudzien tells. “[The shows explore] how we may first experience laughter and newness.

Then the world messes with us, or we with the world, and we experience loss. Then, perhaps, we accept or understand what we had or have, and find light and maybe even love.”

The first show will be a comedy, while the latter is a drama, each of which Grudzien wrote over the summer. “The common thread is that they are their own individual works but come under the title of the production ‘Laughter, Loss and Light,’” he explains.

Various themes are explored, according to the show’s director and Big Dawg’s artistic director, Steve Vernon. Vernon is excited about approaching the one-acts with varied styles. “The Curse of the Diamond” is a melodramatic comedy about a famed yet cursed diamond and the adventure travelers share in its search.

“It’s a very playful form,” Vernon attests, “and it is as unapologetic as comedy can get, while staying within the realm of good taste. It allows the actors to poke fun at themselves, as well as the story, in a way that furthers the action.

There are conventions that are required, but the form itself creates a bond with the audience.”

Vernon approaches “The Care-Full Moving Company” with more sensitivity afforded to its actors. While set up like vignettes, all focused on the stress of moving, it explores a theme from different angles by way of character studies. “It’s less plot-driven,” Vernon notes. “[It] reflect[s] what audience members have probably experienced themselves, so the inspection of that theme isn’t limited to the performers.”

Once Grudzien dropped the pen on the paper, he opened the show into Vernon’s full scope—and with unabashed trust. As a playwright, the performance stage of creating a show provides influential feedback.

“It’s great watching the action spring to life,” he says. “I soon see and hear what was working in my script and what was not working. . . . We all push each other to develop and explore new stories, new roles and hopefully new levels of creativity. I only sit in on rehearsals when/if I’m needed.”

“John has a stable of actors that have worked on his plays in the past,” Vernon tells, “and they have a good grasp of how his shows evolve during the rehearsal period. They are used to the process of playing diverse roles in one night.”

Charles Auten and Terrie Batson will perform as Russian spies in the first piece and then fill the shoes of people who are facing extreme transformations in life. Other roles will be performed by Suzanne Nystrom, Jamie Davenport, Susan Auten, and Shawn Sproatt.

Big Dawg will continue to showcase original shows throughout 2016 as well, including UNCW professor Frank Timble’s “Extra Extra,” which will take place in June.

The Holiday Wrighters January 14-17 and 21-24 Old Books on Front St. • 249 N. Front St.

INTO THE characters’ MINDS: Z.F. Mims’ latest play, ‘The Holiday Wrighters,’ follows the intimate relationship of two playwrights, played by Arianna Tysinger and Nick Reed. Courtesy photo.

8 p.m. or 2 p.m. on Sun. Tickets: $6 Dramatic irony captivated former UNCW grad and local playwright Z.F. Mims in penning his latest play, “The Holiday Wrighters.” It began after viewing Alan Ayckbourn’s “Private Fears in Public Places” at UNCW in 2013.

“In the play there are two characters who go through this very subtle and understated back and forth,” Mims explains. “There’s clearly something going on between them, but it never gets explicitly discussed (at least, not successfully), and in the end everything basically goes back to the way it was at the beginning of the show.”

Mims began to tool around with character subtext in “The Holiday Wrighters,” which follows two playwrights who begin a collaboration.

There are “moments where a character says something and the other doesn’t entirely get it, but we all understand what’s going on,” according to Mims. The plot delves into the intimacy of relationships and their masks of variation.

“Some people can easily jump into a relationship, whether it’s romantic, professional, or friendly, [and] instantly devote whatever part of themselves is necessary to make that relationship all it can be,” Mims states. “Others might have a harder time opening up to people in that capacity.”

The two characters—played by Arianna Tysinger and Nick Reed—are polar opposites and the show traverses their relationship through the course of one year. Though

a couple of scenes and snippets of dialogue were reflective of Mims’ own life, the show itself is not autobiographical. However, its actors happen to be best friends of the playwright.

“We’ve been working together for at least a couple of years now,” Mims says, and I’ve personally seen what they are capable of as artists.

Their chemistry was a hard thing to pass up for a show like this. The two recently got engaged this past summer, so obviously, they’ve got a knack for talking to one another.”

The script is based around two people facing each other and communicating. Therefore, the power of their body and language cannot wane or the interaction loses its power. It’s part of Mims’ current fascination with the ways in which people work together.

“I put myself into the minds of the characters I’m creating,” Mims notes of his playwrighting process. “I come to different realizations about the world as I go. Writing can be wonderfully educational in that way. I went into this, thinking, I’m going to write a play where two people are writing a play together but romance gets in the way. What I realized as I was writing: There are so many similarities between creative relationships and romantic ones.”

Mims wrote “The Holiday Wrighters” first draft in a few days. Yet, around the same time, he was greenlighted to do “Brick,” which won the Star News Theater Award for Best Original Production in 2015. However, Mims came back to it for re-edits to the hour-long show, which will debut in an alternative space, Old Books on Front Street.

“I’ve been wanting to put on a performance at Old Books for ages,” Mims tells. “The small space is perfect for a show like this, which is driven by character above all else. Any larger space would be unnecessary.”

This means it’s guerrilla theater at its finest— no large sound system or creative lighting. But it’s a serendipitous pairing, when considering the show’s literary aspects. As well, Mims will be performing on his baritone saxophone as part of the show. “This whole thing is very bare bones,” he says. “It’s basically just been the three of us throwing all of our talents together and seeing what we end up making.”

Seating is extremely limited, so tickets can be purchased for only $6 at Brown Paper Tickets or at Old Books.

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$8-$10, 7pm • www.thalianhall.org

Jan. 25-27 (additional showing Jan. 27 at 4 p.m.): Chi-Raq is a modern day satirical adaptation of ‘Lysistrata by Aristophanes.’ After the murder of a child by a stray bullet, a group of women led

by Lysistrata (Teyonah Parris) organize against ongoing violence and gang leaders (Nick Canon and Wesley Snipes) in Chicago’s Southside. This creates a movement challenging the nature of race, sex and violence in America and worldwide. (Rated R, 118 minutes)

here are movies in theaters right now that aren’t “Star Wars.” It’s true. I spent some time over the holidays getting caught up on more interesting cinematic offerings.

“Anomalisa” is such a great little movie.

A handcrafted piece of perfection. The kind of weird, wonderful independent gem that should be seen by every self-respecting fan of cinema. It’s an achingly beautiful character drama done using stop-motion animation, a style seen more in holiday specials like “Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer” or “A Year Without A Santa Claus.” The animation perfectly frames the story of Michael Stone (David Thewlis) a middle-aged man who is uninspired by the world around him. Everyone he meets is an echo of the same person leading him through life’s little moments with little excitement. He flies to Cincinnati as a keynote speaker for a conference and tries to reconnect with an old flame. Like all his other interactions, it goes poorly. Michael morosely teeters from one listless moment to the next until he hears a voice cutting through the clutter and forces him to act.

Lisa (the voice of Jennifer Jason Leigh) is a sweet, insecure girl who is used to being overlooked. But her voice is like a beautiful song in a sea of murmurs. Michael is instantly smitten, quickly embracing the idea of jettisoning his current wife and family for the only anomaly that exists to him in this world … his Anomalisa. Writer and co-director Charlie Kaufman has created so many beautiful melancholic movies, but “Anomalisa” is on another level. This might be his masterpiece.

A human drama staged with puppets. A story that deftly navigates between comedy, drama and the surreal.

“The Big Short” has far larger ambitions but struggles to attain them. The film is a strange hybrid of styles and tones trying to tell the story of the 2008 housing crisis, which nearly leveled our economy. It’s not exactly the most engaging material, something director Adam McKay openly addresses in sequences when trying to explain subprime mortgages and mortgage backed securities. Sometimes the concepts are so obtuse that he enlists Selena Gomez, Anthony Bourdain and Margot Robbie in a bathtub to try and break down complicated financial philosophies banks used to reap untold fortunes—thanks to a combination of corruption and moral repugnance.

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BEAUTIFULLY MELONCHOLIC: ‘Anomalisa’ is best in show this week as an animated human drama. Courtesy photo.

The film framework is told from the perspective of a group of investors looking to “short” the housing market and make billions from its forthcoming collapse. Christian Bale plays an investing savant who realizes the mortgages being bundled and sold as securities are in danger of going bust. Word gets out to a number of other investors with different agendas, and before you know it, a handful of money managers realize the world’s economy is on the verge of collapse (but they will profit handsomely). There’s a lot of moral grandstanding in “The Big Short,” and rightfully so. The banking industry was greedy to the point of almost eviscerating the civilized world. But the choice of protagonists seems weird since they are basically the same type of money grubbing assholes who put us into this position in the first place.

Watching a bunch of money managers with a faulty moral compass opine about corruption in the banking industry is kind of funny.

Still, it’s a very entertaining and educational examination of a major crisis. The performances are top notch from a great cast, which includes Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, and Brad Pitt. Watching “The Big Short” made me realize how good Ryan Gosling is at being likable and how good Christian Bale is at being unlikable. Bale might be the best actor on the planet and playing fascinating, off-putting people. That alone is worth admission price.

If “Anomalisa” is an example of achieving perfection in its creative pursuit, and “The Big Short” is a noble effort that doesn’t quite achieve its lofty goals, “Concussion” is a

movie that never finds its footing. Stumbling around like a quarterback who just had his bell rung. Based on a true story, “Concussion” is about Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith), a pathologist who stumbles onto an amazing discovery: Football players who expose themselves to repeated head trauma can end up suffering excruciating long-term medical side effects. Who’d of thunk it?

Much like “The Big Short,” “Concussion” presents us with an easily identifiable enemy.

In this case it’s the multi-billion dollar National Football League who works overtime to try and shut down Dr. Omalu’s research and silence his findings. “Concussion” is a little late. After 10 years of articles, stories and documentaries about the negative impact of concussions to professional athletes the narrative feels redundant. Will Smith is a likable guy who makes Omalu a charming underdog. He’s flanked by great actors like Alec Baldwin and Albert Brooks. However, the material is thin. Every conclusion they come to is something anyone with an ounce of common sense deduced decades ago. Dr. Omalu was able to help shape the science and give the terrible condition a name, making “Concussion” an educational movie but not a very entertaining one.

Jan. 15, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.: “Hotel Transylvania 2” is screening twice at Lumina Theatre in UNCW’s Fisher Student Center, Room 1002. Dracula (Adam Sandler) is secretly worried his halfhuman grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing his vampire side. So he enlists his friends to help him put the boy through a “monster-in-training” boot camp. Things really get batty when Drac’s cantankerous, old-school dad (Mel Brooks) pays an unexpected visit. Tickets are $2 with UNCW student ID or $4 for non-students (89 minutes, PG)

The Big Short ★★★★★

DETAILS:

Starring: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt Directed by: Adam McKay Rating: R

★★★★★

Concussion

Starring: David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan Directed by: Duke Johnson, Charlie Kaufman Rating: R

★ ★ 1/2 ★ ★

Anomalisa

Starring: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks Directed by: Peter Landesman Rating: PG-13

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southeastern nc’s premier dining guide

grub & guzzle

el cerro grande • www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com

American BLUEWATER waterfront grill

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

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

Blue surf cafÉ

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

Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to

Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

CAM cafÉ

CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients with a Chef Jessica Cabo twist. Awarded “Best Food” by the local Wilmington Food & Wine Festival. Under her influence the café serves a West Coast interpretation of local dishes. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, Internationally inspired Tapas on Wednesday nights, elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday.

Look for a New England Lobster Roll in the summer and Miso Short ribs as winter evening signature dishes. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate and art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am– 3 pm; Wed./Thurs 5 – 9 pm; Sunday Brunch 10 am – 3 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

elijah’s

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

As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just

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looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

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

eternal sunshine cafÉ

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

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

Halligan’s public house

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for

a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

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

HENRY’S

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

Holiday Inn Resort

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com

The little dipper

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

ties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

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

low tide pub

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

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

Low Tide has a beautiful, private deck, perfect for hosting parties and events. It’s midtown Wilmington’s favorite pub— ”where on the rocks is a good thing.” 4540 Fountain Drive, beside of PT’s. 910-313-2738.

visit our Facebook page for tasting room hours and special events: www.facebook.com/broomtailcraftbrewery

NEW hours:

Wednesday 4-9 pm • Thursday 4-9 pm Friday 4-10 pm • Saturday 2-10 pm Sunday 2-8 pm

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.lowtidepub.com

pine valley market

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

the pub

A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 other sandwiches and meals under $12. 32 beers on tap, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorypub.com

sweet ‘n’ savory cafÉ

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

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

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

Downtown Wilmington > 115 N. 2nd Street

Over 10,000 square feet of space Two floors of bars and seating Stage, sound system and 12ft HDTV Comfortably holds more than 400 guests

6404 Amsterdam Way, Suite 100 Wilmington, North Carolina www.broomtailcraftbrewery.com

No cost to book your event www.ironcladbrewery.com 910-769-0290

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the trolly stop

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken).

Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), allbeef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952

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

Asian indochine restaurant & Lounge

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

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

to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

Okami Japanese hibachi Steakhouse

yosake downtown sushi lounge

We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness.

Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com

szechuan 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

thai spice

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards

Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger.

Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees.

Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices.

Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

Dinner Theatre theatrenow

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

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

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

Indian kabob and grill

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

tandoori bites

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

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

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

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

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KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

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

boasts the delicacies of Chef Mark Borkowski. Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items from grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the Nema team takes diners across the world through palate-pleasing menu items, including their “fancy” fries, doused with truffles and parmesan.

Burkowski takes pride in hand-crafted food, while the Nema staff offers helpful, friendly knowledge. They offer vegan, gluten- and allergy-friendly fare, Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 off glasses & bottles of wine) and Thirsty Thursday (25% off all beers). 225 S. Water St. 910-769-3709.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Tues. noon - 9pm; Wed. - Fri. noon - 10pm; Sat. 10am - 10pm; Sun. 10am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward

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Healthy NEMA eatery and lounge

Open since the summer of 2015, Nema Eatery and Lounge

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 Fri-

days – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

Italian eddie romanelli’s

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

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

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

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

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

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

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

Slice of life

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

a taste of italy

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for

twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and madefrom-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

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

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $6.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

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

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

Latin American CEVICHE’S

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

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

san juan CafÉ

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

Mexican EL CERRO GRANDE

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

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

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

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

la costa mexican restaurant

With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

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

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

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

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

Organic

with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

whole foods market

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

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

Seafood catch

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

Dock Street oyster bar

lovey’s natural foods & cafÉ

Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

(910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

oceanic

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the newly renovated Crystal Pier.

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■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

The pilot house

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

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

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

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

Rx Restaurant & bar

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

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

pembroke’s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

hell’s kitchen

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

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

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

Tropical smoothie cafÉ

Casey’s Buffet

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

smoothies and more

Southern

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

Sports Bar Carolina Ale House

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

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

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

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

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grub & guzzle>>review

The Tell-Tale Review: Poe’s Tavern exhibits poetry on a plate

by: Rosa Bianca

“D

eep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before…”

And then I ordered nachos.

Let’s back up.

Months ago I was driving toward downtown after a chilly walk on the beach. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a gleaming white sign hanging from a building with a vacant parking lot. I squinted. “Poe’s,” I whispered to myself.

After weeks of politely harassing my editor about reviewing this mysterious tavern, she finally announced an adequate amount of time had passed for them to work out any kinks of opening a new restaurant. I prepared my stretchy pants and began my search for Poe’s online menu.

While I wasn’t able to find a clear list of items, I did find on the Poe’s Yelp page the owner himself had replied to many—if not all—of the not-so-enthusiastic posts.

With pure politeness and professionalism, he tactfully responded to each one, with an apology and explanation the establishment had just opened and was still finding its bearings. Before I even stepped foot inside of this restaurant’s doors, I was impressed already.

A few weeks later I drove by the same And then I ordered nachos. location, apparently now open to the public, to find a heaping crowd of people on Sure, my cat could sprinkle triangle chips an outdoor patio. They laughed and sipped with cheese, throw them into a microwave, sudsy golden brews, as they lowered thin and call them “nachos.” In other words, it’s shoestring onion strands into their mouths. pretty hard to screw up nachos. It’s equally challenging to create memorable nachos.

“OK,” I said. “I’m in.”

Poe’s: Ya done did it! Edgar’s Nachos are a mound of multicolored tortilla chips, layered with a generous amount of creamy Jack cheese, savory homemade chili, pico de gallo, tangy guacamole, and spicy jalapeños. I’m not saying Poe’s reinvented the wheel on this one, but they certainly dished out a solid app. The generous starter is made for sharing but could easily be a meal for one. The “drunken chili” (deeply colored and slightly sweet) came with finely ground meat, for slightly less spillage, and a hint of hoppy tang.

Speaking of hops, diners will want to post-beach it at Poe’s, even if it’s a liquid dinner they’re after. We all know the man of the hour had a soft spot for booze, so I’d like to take a moment to say, “Bless you, Edgar.” Thanks to his fondness for frothy libations (plus, a recent eruption of Wilmy’s craft beer business) Poe’s Tavern mans up to the challenge with a solid lineup of brews and a hip, modern ambiance to boot.

A handful of their taps are familiar favorites (Stella, Goose Island IPA, Yuengling), but they have big league players, like Ballast Point’s always-perfect Sculpin, Founder’s All Day IPA and Stone’s Ruination (which trust me, on an empty stomach, a “ruination” it will).

The tavern prides themselves on being a gourmet burger and fries bar. Game on, Poe! At the suggestion of my friendly server, I ordered the Black Cat Burger, hand-cut fries and a side of their homemade ranch to

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VEGGIE BURGERS WITH A PUNCH: Poe’s Tavern is known for their handmade veggie burgers, which don’t disappoint. Photo by Kyle Peeler

dip my face into. When the massive sandwich arrived, I lifted the smothered burger to my mouth and fully committed to its glory.

By the time I set the puffy bun back down on its plate, there was a streak of pimiento cheese from the corners of my mouth to my ears—and chili in my hair. It was totally worth it. The patty itself offered a gleaming half-pound of meat (ground in-house) and expertly was cooked to a rosy medium-rare. The fattiness of the salty bacon and buttery grilled onions was cut with crisp, briny dill-pickle slices. The ranch tasted garlicky, herby, and thick. In short, paired with a chilly, citra-hopped IPA, this meal was off to a slam-drunk.

Highlighted on the menu was Edgar’s veggie burger. Seeing as Poe’s beef burgers obviously were show stealers, I decided to take on the meatless masterpiece. The burger mixed black beans, red peppers, sweet red onions, basil, and garlic into a patty with an excellent crisp exterior and fluffy, flavor-packed insides. I ordered mine “Amontillado style”: guacamole, jalapeños, Jack cheese, pico de gallo, and chipotle sour cream. The sting of the raw onions and oozy velvety cheese enhanced every bite. Vegetarian or not, anyone would be satisfied. I opted for a side salad with housemade basil dressing. The salad itself was simple (crunchy greens, sliced bell

peppers and red onions), and the creamy green dressing was sweet, floral and light.

Through the magic of social-media stalking, it pleased me to find Poe’s Tavern gets their fresh catch straight from Mott’s down the road. That being said, I knew fish tacos were a must-try for the meal. I sampled two out of three: the citrus marinated mahimahi and spiced yellowfin tuna. Both were prepared with a crunch from shredded cabbage and a creamy smear of chipotle sour cream. The tuna taco had the upper hand, thanks to an extra zip of pineapple relish.

Overall, both fish were skillfully cooked and fresh as could be. The mahi was moist and the tuna was seared to an A+ rare. For those who like it hot, the Buffalo shrimp taco with marinated bacon-blue cheese cole slaw is supposedly also a fan favorite.

Edgar Allan Poe once said, “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.”

I think what he meant was: Enjoy his restaurant while WB’s off-season is in full force. With inspired pub grub and an outdoor patio screaming “day drinking,” Poe’s is about to be everybody’s new jam.

DETAILS: Poe’s Tavern

212 Causeway Dr. (910) 509-2739 Mon.-Sun.: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. www.poestavern.com

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extra>>feature

What’s the Plan?

Responses from final public hearing for the NC Clean Power Plan held in Wilmington

by: shannon rae gentry

BEARING THE COLD: Local Sierra Club Volunteers (left to right) Ginger Connett, Nancy Card, Taylor Sulva, and Any McGlinn stand outside Roland Grise Elementary before the NC Clean Power Plan public hearing.

Photo by Shannon Rae Gentry

T

he air was literally and figuratively chilled at last week’s Clean Power Plan public hearing at Roland Grise Elementary Auditorium on Jan. 5. About 75 to 100 people remained bundled and determined to speak, or at least have their presence known. As the evening progressed, it became increasingly harder to tell which was lower: the temperature or the public’s trust in our state government.

It was one of three public hearings held across North Carolina—the other two were held in Charlotte on Dec. 16 and Raleigh on Dec. 17—in regards to the state’s approach to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan. Presented by President Obama and EPA in August 2015, the plan includes proposed limits to carbon pollution from power plants.

In the plan EPA determined the best system of emissions reduction (BSER) consists of

three building blocks outlined on their website, www.EPA.gov: 1: “reducing the carbon intensity of electricity generation by improving the heat rate of existing coal-fired power plants”; 2: “substituting increased electricity generation from lower-emitting existing natural gas plants for reduced generation from higheremitting coal-fired power plants”; and 3: “substituting increased electricity generation from new zero-emitting renewable energy sources (like wind and solar) for reduced generation from existing coal-fired power plants.”

Each state is responsible for meeting the building blocks; however, North Carolina’s plan only addresses building block one. Under EPA’s Clean Power Plan, NC would need to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 12.5 percent, but the proposed plan would only reduce CO2 emissions by 0.4 percent and there is no mention of clean power.

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The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has approached the Clean Power Plan with a primary plan designed to comply with building block one, paired with a legal challenge to the other two blocks presented by the EPA. NC is joined by 23 other states in this approach, but DEQ developed a backup approach to comply with EPA’s federal power plan in case legal action does not work.

“The backup plan will only be submitted to EPA in the unlikely event that our legal action is not successful,” said Stephanie Hawco, DEQ deputy communications director. “DEQ believes like other EPA rules before it, the federal power plan could cost billions of dollars to implement before it is ultimately overturned in court.”

Hawco points out NC has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 25 percent

since 2005. It puts them on track to meet President Obama’s previously stated goal of a 30-percent reduction by 2030, but the federal power plan uses 2012 as a baseline. Thus it prevents NC from receiving credit for reductions made between 2005 and 2012. “[It] ignores the state’s prior investments in making its power fleet more efficient,” Hawco continues. “The federal plan would force North Carolina to seek reductions at a far more expensive rate than states that waited to improve their coal fleet and invest in natural gas.”

Critics of the this “designed to fail” plan, who came out to the Wilmington public hearing, include members of Sierra Club, Oceana, Southport Coastal Water Watch, and NC Conservation Network, along with doctors, lawyers, local legislatures (such as County Commissioner Rob Zapple), college stu-

dents, and concerned citizens from across the Greater Wilmington Area. Comments were limited to three minutes at the hearing, which lasted about two hours. Roughly 30 people who stood to speak had a lot to say in their allotted time: “We need to stop valuing dirty fossil fuels and corporate profits over human life,” Dr. Lauren Horton stated at the podium.

“If you support jobs, if you support economic impact in revenue in this state, then you support the Clean Power Plan,” Cape Fear Economic Development Council board member Scott Johnson insisted.

“Make no mistake, 10 years from now no one will say, ‘Those boys in Raleigh sure showed the EPA.’ Instead they’ll use words like ‘disaster,’ ‘corruption’ and ‘criminal. We deserve better, we require better, right now.”

New Hanover County resident Ashley Daniels suggested.

The hearing was overseen by Charlie Carter, Chair of the Environmental Management Commission of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). While the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is a board independent of DEQ, multiple speakers implied DEQ, DENR and Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration were siding with politics and the coal industry, rather than the best interest of NC public health, environment and economy in the proposed plan.

Former mayor of Kure Beach and NC League of Conservation Voters Vice President Mac Montgomery was among the first to speak: “As a former elected official, it is especially disheartening to see current elected officials pursue political games rather than work to reduce dangerous carbon pollution that is impacting North Carolinians each and everyday.”

Others directly addressed Carter himself as having conflict of interests. “All of us who are here speaking today are speaking to a hearing officer who happens to be the preeminent advocate in the state of North Carolina on issues of the Clean Air Act, especially as it relates to the defense on behalf of industry,” attorney Ryke Longest said in his statements. Longest represents 13-year-old Hallie Turner, who is suing North Carolina to adopt rules to reduce greenhouse gasses.

“Your advocacy on behalf of industry has been exemplary; it has awarded you many accolades, praise and admiration by the regulated and the regulators alike,” Longest continued. “But that very effective advocacy makes you unsuitable to serve as a hearing officer for these proceedings.”

Longest also pointed out that Carter served on the board of directors for the John Locke Foundation (which publicly opposed greenhouse gas rules) before leaving the floor to a standing ovation.

“As someone with extensive experience in air quality issues, the chairman of the EMC’s Air Quality Committee, and former assistant general counsel for the EPA, [Charlie Carter] is highly qualified to oversee the public comment process,” Hawco responded to concerns.

Wasteful spending involved with the state’s primary Clean Power Plan and its lawsuit is another point of interest by opponents. “The governor and the Department of Environmental Quality are putting forward the most costly option to address the EPA’s Clean Power Plan,” Montgomery continued in his comments. “This designed-to-fail plan is wasting taxpayer dollars and is wasting our time.”

Gerald Benton, Republican candidate for NC House of Representatives, was in attendance. A fiscal conservative, he believes compliance in this case is cheaper and more beneficial to NC. “We should create a plan to comply and let the other states pay the legal bills to challenge the EPA,” he said. “NC will still reap the benefits from court’s ruling in the future without the legal costs.”

Benton says NC should focus on green energy, including wind farms, and says NC’s Clean Power Plan should have included Duke Energy’s self-initiated natural gas conversions. It would have made it compliant with EPA—which should be the goal.

“This plan should be designed to meet EPA standards; this is not the proper channel to bring about a needed green energy revolution,” he noted. “Climate change is a concern for the coastal areas, rising sea levels threaten our very homes. The state should be eliminating regulations that stand in the way of progress of green energy.”

DEQ maintains EPA cannot legally regulate emissions in the manner set forth by the federal Clean Power Plan. Hawco cites the Natural Resources Defense Council and Earthjustice, along with New York and Massachusetts, as agreeing “EPA can’t regulate emissions of coal-fired power plants under the provision of the Clean Air Act that the Clean Power Plan relies on.”

“Developing a primary plan that complies with building block one, the only legal component of the plan, is the best way to comply with the law, protect energy rates and prevent a federal takeover of the state’s energy program,” she continued. “North Carolina cannot comply with a federal plan that is illegal and likely to be thrown out by the courts, as has been the case with so many other costly EPA rules.”

Once the public comment period has ended on Jan. 15, the question remains as to how they will be considered. Hawco says public input is important to DEQ and will be compiled, reviewed and taken into consideration by staff as the department finalizes its primary plan.

Comments can be submitted at www. cleanpowerplan.org/comments.

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happenings & events across wilmington

to-do calendar

events

AFFORDABLE HOUSING ROUNDTABLE

1/14, 8:30pm: Cape Fear Housing Coalition (CFHC) has been working to strengthen the economic condition of the Cape Fear Region by increasing access to affordable, safe and healthy housing! Continuing this tradition, the CFHC will hold a public event to discuss affordable housing issues throughout North Carolina, as well as taking a closer look into Housing Trust Funds, a potential solution raised at the 2015 Mayor’s

Roundtable on Affordable Housing. Takes place on Thursday, January 14, 2016, from 8.30-10am at City Council Chambers, Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Registration will begin at 8am for early-birds. Presentation will begin promptly at 9am.

NAACP MLK BREAKFAST

The New Hanover County Chapter of the NAACP hosts its 13th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast at 9 am on Saturday, January 16th.

MC will be Jasmine Turner from WECT, and music will be by Lamanuel Boykin. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Wilmington Jour-

nal (412 S 7th St.), the Greek Boutique (201 N 2nd St.) and online with PayPal or 910-795-5853.

New Hanover County NAACP will honor the Church of the Year, St. Luke AMEZ Church and Minister of the Year, Rev. Anthony Watson, pastor of Mt. Olive AME Church. In 2014 Mt. Olive was named Church of the Year by the North Carolina NAACP. http://www.nhcnaacp.com. UNCW, Burney Center 601 S. College Rd.

WILMINGTON ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE

1/22-24, 10am: The 46th annual Antique Show and Sale presented by NC Sorosis and NC Junior Sorosis will host over 35 dealers from sev-

eral states. The dealers will offer collectables of all kinds, vintage items such as clothing, jewelry and linens, fine English and Early American furniture, silver, crystal, rugs, art and toys. Something for everybody! Restoration resource providers will be available to repair or restore your treasures. All proceeds will benefit local charities and projects. Coastline Conference and Event Center, 501 Nutt St. COLD STROKE CLASSIC

Pig Picking, 1/22, 5pm: Live music, hula hoopers, bounce house, beer, and BBQ. Pig pickin’ free with race registration; $7 otherwise. Portion of proceeds benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Coastal Urge, 2035 Eastwood Rd. • 1/23, 8:30am: 8th annual Cold Stroke Classic, standup paddle race, starts at Blockade Runner on Jan. 23. Race meeting at 9:30am; race begins at 10 a.m. $8,000 in prizes for the elite and 3.5 mile recreational races. Registration: $25-$75. Race proceeds will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money to fund research to fight childhood cancers. Awards ceremony and after party included. Contact Coastal Urge to register: 800-383-4443. Blockade Runner, Waynick Blvd.

ILM WINE AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

Jan. 29, 7pm: Grand Tasting with heavy hors d’oeuvre. Music with The Schoolboys. Regional vintners, chocolatiers and special food purveyors and artist exhibitors. Comedy, beer and cigar bar, featuring comedian Basile. • Jan. 30 and 31: Marketplace opens featuring Carolina wineries, chocolatiers, specialty foods, and fine artisans.

Music, demos, Kids’ Korner, cafe, and more.

Tickets on sale soon. Coastline Conference and Event Center, 501 Nutt Street

JANUARY JEWELS

Afternoon trunk show featuring Eclipse’s own jewelry artists on Saturday, January 30th, from 12-4pm. This free event will feature the work of four exquisite jewelers, demonstrations by the artists and refreshments, along with the opportunity to meet the artists and see their newest work! Our featured jewelers are: Artful Notions, Barbara Bennett Designs, Marlene McDonald Flameworked Glass and Visions of Creation Gallery. We will also feature new work by jewelers April Wengren and Custom Jewelry by Monica.

Get your sneak peak here at Eclipse! Eclipse Artisan Boutique and Blue Moon Gift Shops, 203 Racine Dr.

PRECIOUS METAL

1/31, noon-6pm: The Brooklyn Arts Center (516 North 4th Street—the corner of Campbell and North 4th streets) and Jonkheer Jewelry and Art Studio are thrilled to announce “Precious Metal: The Region’s Best Handcrafted Jewelry and Sculpture Show.” With Mitzy Jonkheer, a local, regionally respected metalsmith, we are creating and presenting what we fully intend to be the coolest handmade jewelry and sculpture show

Enter your events online by noon, Thursdays, for consideration in print.

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in the Southeast. BAC shows are renowned for being outstanding, full-scale, community events, with food trucks, coffee shop, and the BAC cash bar. Attendance at our events, locally and regionally, is outstanding. $5 at the door—good for all day and includes a raffle ticket (kids 12 and younger are free). Parking in the North Fourth neighborhood is free. www.brooklynartsnc.com or contact Jessica Pham at 828-455-5176/jessica@brooklynartsnc.com.

MADE COMPETITION

“Made” competition spotlights makers, artisans, designers, small business owners and manufacturers in the tri-county area in the areas of Arts, Functional Products, Food/ Beverage, Manufacturing and Supporter Businesses. Nominate your product or company at www.wilmingtonbizexpo.com and click on the MADE tab! Greater Wilmington Business Journal, 219 Station Road Suite 202

charity/fundraisers STRIPERFEST

1/15-16: Coastline Convention Center’s 2-day extravaganza that benefits the Cape Fear River! Bring your friends along and join fellow river lovers to support a great cause from 6pm on Friday night for our Auction and Banquet— bid on vacation packages, boating equipment, unique art pieces, local restaurants packages and much more while enjoying dinner, drinks and live music! Saturday’s events are free and begin at 9am with ‘Boats Away’, our exciting one of a kind Tag and Release Striped Bass Fishing Tournament! Our Family Fun Educational Day then begins at 10am; enjoy a fisheries science forum, fishing seminar, educational booths, arts

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1/23, 6:30pm: Lump to Laughter’s 7th annual shopping event, with wine, beer and hors d’oeuvre. Swap new and very gently used items with other attendees who have donated the same (housewares, clothing, shoes and accessories, small furniture items, art, toys and more). Swap items are donated prior to the event in preparation for display. Attendees take what they need at no additional charge (hence, a swap!). Swap items include closeouts from local retailers for added surprises. Raffles, silent auction, live auction, 50/50 raffle, and $5 or $10 closeout table. Door prizes as well as a swag bag and stemless glass for each attendee. $50 per ticket and $200 for Girlfriend Package or $100 VIP. Terraces on Sir Tyler Drive, 1826 Sir Tyler Dr.

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1/16, 11am: Fundraiser to benefit Raising Raiders in support of Marine Corps Special Operations Command. Pre-register for a yoga class at bernadettejamisonyoga.com/yoga-dayfor-raiders, or drop by and enjoy live music, refeshments, hula hooping, Chair Muscle Release Technique, raffle drawings and meet Raiders reps. “Raising Raiders lightens the load by providing financial assistance to current and prior MARSOC families.” Harmony: A Wellness Center, 4320 Wrightsville Avenue

BEETHOVEN’S 5K/15K

1/24, 9am: Join Mr. Beethoven in a great dis-

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1/16: RAISING RAIDERS Harmony: A Wellness Center will hosta fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 16, for Raising Raiders, which provides financial assistance to Marine Corps Special Operations Command families. Folks can pre-register for a yoga class (bernadettejamisonyoga.com), or drop in for live music, refreshments, hula hopping, raffles, chair massages, and more. Plus, Raiders reps will be on hand to offer more information about the nonprofit. The center is located at 4320 Wrightsville Avenue; (910) 795-0603. food, vendors and exhibitors. Costume awards category for athletes wearing Beethoven wigs, carrying musical instruments, or just wearing the costume of your choice. Fundraiser for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/beethoven-15k5k.html.

LINC 2016 MILESTONES DINNER

1/29, 6pm: The Second Annual LINC Milestones Dinner to publicly recognize successes of LINC graduates will be held Friday, January 29, 2016, at the Hilton Riverside, Cape Fear Ballroom. Reception with cash bar at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm.

Tickets $50. Keynote speaker is Daryl Atkinson, an attorney with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice who was recognized in 2014 by the White House as a “Champion of Change” for his extraordinary work to facilitate employment opportunities for individuals formerly involved in the justice system. LINC, INC. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working with individuals undergoing reentry into our society after incarceration.

For sponsorships and ticket information for this event, or for more information about our programs and services please visit www.lincnc. org, email us at info@lincnc.org or call us at 910 332-1132. Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N Water St.

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Up All Night Theatre Co. presents The Holiday Wrighters, an original play by Zeb Mims staring Nick Reed and Arianna Tysinger.

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YOUTH PLAY FEST & OTHER ONE-ACTS

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1/24, 3pm: This year’s Pied Piper production, Bug Story, is a beautiful musical written by Steve Cooper that explores a garden full of insect friends. The bug society reflects many of the issues faced by children today including cliques, friendship and amazing transformations. Pied Piper Theatre features local talent and is presented each year to every first and second grade child in New Hanover County. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

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1/27, 6:30pm: Page to Stage Unlimited presents a series of staged readings of original, locallywritten works offering a mix of comedy and drama with a different theme the fourth Wednesday of each month, performed by Page to Stage members. Season opener is “Winter Tales,” bone-chilling excerpts from two locally-written full-length plays will be read. “Greedy”, written by actor and playwright, Joshua Bailey is a murder mystery based in the quaint but eerie town

1/15: JC COCCOLI Actress, writer and comedian JC Coccoli will make her way to Wilmington’s Dead Crow this weekend. Coccoli—who performed at SXSW and Bonnaroo, on “Chelsea Lately” and VH1’s Best Week Ever—will bring her “classy, sassy and white trashy” shtick to the stage both Friday and Saturday nights for a 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. show. Tickets to see the LA-based funny woman are only $16 to $20 and can be bought online at www.deadcrowcomedy.com. of Greedy, Kentucky. The second offering was written by playwrights Richard Fife and Maggie MacAlpine. Yearn for a warm fire and hot chocolate as this riveting werewolf tale unfolds. Both plays will be featured in full production in the 2016 lineup at The Browncoat Theatre in downtown Wilmington. Public is welcome to attend to enjoy and encouraged to give feedback in a nurturing environment to Page to Stage’s more than 40 local members www.facebook.com/pagetostageunlimited?_rdr=p. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street WILMINGTON THEATER AWARDS

1/29, 7:30pm: StarNews Media in association with Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts will host the third annual Wilmington Theater Awards. The event will be hosted by Kendra Goehring-Garrett, and will honor local performers and feature performances from the best shows of 2015. Tickets, 910-632-2285 and www.

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Wed., 9pm: Comedy Showcase at The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St., in downtown Wilmington. Come see some of the funniest guys in the region and potentially win cash prizes. An open mic show with a different headliner every week!

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Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (longform), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; FriSat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10-$15; Sun, closed. • 11:45pm:

Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show, taped every 1st and 3rd Saturday night at midnight in the Dead Crow Comedy Room, Late Fear is a hilarious and fun showcase for Wilmington’s creative talent and small business. • 1/15-16: JC Coccoli is an actress, writer, & comedian, and a fixture at the Improv, Laugh Factory, & UCB Theater. She has performed at Sketchfest, SXSW & Bonnaroo, as well as on NBC Last Comic Standing 8. Tickets: $16-$20. • 1/22, 7pm and 9:30pm, Jennifer Murphy: After starting her stand up career in New York and many years performing in live theatre, sketch and improv troupes, Murphy moved to LA and has since been seen on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” “Comics Unleashed,” “LAUGHS TV” and more. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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1/23, 8pm: Standup Comics Tom Simmons, Steward Huff, and Clifton Cash have joined forces and are touring six Southern cities as the Sick of Stupid Comedy Tour. Sick of Stupid promises to give audiences an intelligent, comedic look at all things Southern. With a growing perception of the South as populated exclusively by camo-wearing, gay-hating, Confederate-flag waving, fanatical white people, Sick of Stupid will become the voice of intellectual Southern comedy and become the voice of the new South. As part of the tour, Tom, Stewart, and Cliff will record their sets as well as on- and off-stage antics and plan to release a 90-minute comedy special. In addition, they will use footage of performances, man-on-the-street interviews, and Q&As with audience members to produce a documentary about comedy’s response and responsibility to social and cultural issues in the South. $12.

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1/14, 6:30pm: A combined group of musicians who specialize in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Rhythm and Blues, these three emerging young artists expressively create a great synergy of substance which is unique, lively, and uplifting to those who embrace the sound of their musical offerings. Serena Wiley performs in the Jazz @ The CAM series for the first time following several successful concerts in recent years for the summer jazz series of the Cape Fear Jazz Society.

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1/19 and 26, 6pm: Wilmington Boys Choir Discovery Night! St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N 16th St. For young men ages 8 through voice change, to participate in rehearsal or just observe, and audition to join the choir if interested.

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AFTER HOURS JAM WITH LOS BANDIDIOS

1/20, 7pm: Mark your calendars and come to the Café for drinks, a meal and the music of Los Bandidos performing a range of Latin music to make you sway and tap your feet. The group returns to CAM having been enjoyed by all at the opening reception for the current exhibition José Bernal Obra de Arte. Call the café to reserve your seat and enjoy the music: 910.777.2363. Call for pricing and reservation. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR CONCERTO

1/19, 7:30pm: Fill your ears with the musical brilliance of Beethoven at the new Humanities and Fine Arts Center in historic downtown Wilmington. The NC Symphony is sure to bring you a night of class and relaxation with this tribute to the composer who has enamored audiences for hundreds of years. Single tickets on sale August 3; subscriptions available now! Humanities and Fine Arts Center, CFCC campus, 411 N Front St

CONCERTS AT CAM: MOLASSES CREEK

1/21, 6:30pm: Molasses Creek’s high-energy performances and heartfelt songwriting bring the love of their coastal home to the stage. The band’s elegant harmonies and arrangements, blazing instrumentals, and quirky sense of humor have won loyal followers. The group’s inspiration arose amidst exotic fig trees and rich tidewater marshes of their home in isolated Ocracoke Island, NC, accessible only by ferry.

Award winners from Garrison Keillor’s “Prairie Home Companion,” Molasses Creek has recorded 15 albums over the past 23 years. In 2014 their release, “Something Worth Having” earned them the #5 spot on the National Folk Radio DJ Charts. View the group’s video for “Waterbound” their new album: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=MYaO-hFA4w4. www.molassescreek. com. Purchase seats on CAM’s website, by phone and at the door. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

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1/22, 7pm: 98.3 The Penguin FM & HUKA Entertainment presents Ani DiFranco with Hamell on Trial LIVE at the BAC! Tickets on sale! This is an all ages event! www.ticketfly. com/purchase/event/1002009?_ga=1.45726 948.177735072.1448284712. Brooklyn Arts

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1/22, 7:30pm: St. Paul’s Episcopal is pleased to present the WindSync wind quintet in concert in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s located at 16 N 16th Street, Wilmington. This is the second of five concerts in the 2015-16 Music at St. Paul’s Guest Artist Series. Tickets are $15. 910-762-4578 or www.spechurch.com/music. All ages. 16 N. Sixteenth St.

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1/24, 7:30pm: Chamber Music Wilmington’s 2015-16 Concert Season “Simply Classical” continues with the Calidore String Quartet performing in Beckwith Recital Hall. As advocates of contemporary music, the Calidore String Quartet performed Pulitzer-prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw’s “Entr’acte” in concerts throughout the 2014-15 season in New York, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr. Tickets at eventbrite. com.

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Beethoven’s music will fill the auditorium of the beautifully tuned Cape Fear Community College Humanities and Fine Arts Center downtown on the 19. The NC Symphony will play his Emperor Concerto—his last piano concerto—in tribute to the classical composer. Led by Marcelo Lehninger, conductor, and featuring Inon Barnatan on piano, they’ll also perform Brahms’ Tragic Overture and Andrew Norman’s Suspend.

SUSAN WERNER

1/23, 7:30pm: A Thalian Hall audience favorite, Susan Werner loves Thalian Hall almost as much as we love her. This singer-songwriter is at the top of her game and when it comes to crafting a song, Ms. Werner’s only peers are Jimmy Webb and Paul Simon. Her star continues to rise as she adds Broadway composer to her credentials with the pending premiere of Bull Durham.

Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

1/28, 7:30pm: Norman Bemelmans and Elizabeth Loparits return to the Kenan Auditorium stage with a classical piano program of Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt.

Admission: General Public range from $15 - $40 Students for $5. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. AFRICAN AMERICAN COMPOSERS

1/28, 6:30pm: Violinist Christa Faison performs with numerous groups including the Wilmington Symphony and Tallis Chamber Orchestra, and teaches music at Snipes Academy. Her performance will highlight the musical contributions of African American composers of classical music.

Purchase seats now on CAM’s website: www. cameronartmuseum.org, by phone and at the door beginning January 7, 2016. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

ED STEPHENSON AND THE PACO BAND

1/31, 3pm: Ed Stephenson returns with the Paco Band for an afternoon of Spanish music and Nuevo flamenco as the ensemble performs original compositions and more. Raleigh, NC based Canadian guitarist and Alanna recording artist, Ed (Stefanyshyn) Stephenson’s virtuos-

ity extends throughout the Classical Spanish, Flamenco, and Flamenco Fusion genres. He has performed throughout North America as a soloist, a member of the North Carolina Guitar Quartet and the Paco Band. His most recent CD with the Paco Band “Rosamaria” was released in April 2015 under the Alanna Records label. For more information about Ed and the Paco Band visit: http://www.edwardstephenson.com/epk. htm. Purchase seats on CAM’s website: www. cameronartmuseum.org, by phone and at the door. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

dance IRISH STEP DANCE

Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www.walshkelleyschool.com.

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Tuesday and Thursday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $5. 910-619-9686.

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work of artists for its 34th Annual Juried Spring Show and Sale. This show will be open April 8-10, 2016 in Wilmington, NC during the annual North Carolina Azalea Festival. The juror/judge for this show will The Cape Fear Museum will be welcoming be Chad Matthew Smith of Durham, NC. detectives far and wide to their Mystery at Smith is represented nationally in galleries from New York to Colorado and his the Museum event on Sat., Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. work is collected internationally. He has Participants will become Columbo and apply garnered awards at the Finger Lakes scientific methods—like chemistry, biolPlein Air Show and at the American Imogy, mathematics, and physics—to interpret pressionist Society’s Annual National evidence. It’s free for members or $7 for Juried Exhibition and has conducted numerous workshops. Submissions nonmembers; ages 5 and under are admitted may be made from 11 January through for free regardless. For more information, go 29 February 2016. The show is open to www.capefearmuseum.org. to all artists 18 years of age and older and will include original works in painting, pastel, drawing, printmaking, photography, Show will remain on view until January 22, 2016. digital imaging, fiber art, mixed media and threeNow celebrating 30 years, New Elements Gallery dimensional work. Monetary and merchandise is located at 201 Princess Street, the corner of awards will be in excess of $4000. www.wilming2nd and Princess, in historic downtown Wilmingtonart.org. 910-343-4370. ton. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from SUGMERGE 11AM until 6PM or by appointment.

1/14, 7pm: Art is a way of life for painter Casey MY LAST SEVEN YEARS Scharling, an artist and adjunct instructor in the Artist Edgardo Bianchi presents, “My Seven Last Art and Art History department at UNCW. The Years”—his journey through the art world started daughter to a portrait painter, wife of a Wilmat the age of 15, with pen and ink drawings. It ington artist, and mother to two budding artists, continued with watercolors in 2004 and ended she hails from a deeply creative family. Her work up with oil since 2013. I have explored a wide arexplores the struggle and beauty that can be ray of subjects, from abstract, to landscapes and found in the repetition, rhythm, and emotion of portraits, trying to give my interpretation. This exdaily life. Leveraging personal subjects, experihibition will hang through Jan 30th at the Leland ences, and feelings, she examines how the idenCultural Arts Center. 1212 Magnolia Village Way tities of individuals are shaped by the recurrence of paths, words, images, and interactions over FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinattime. Casey earned her Bachelor’s and Master of ed by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Fine Arts Degrees from East Carolina University Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and and has been recognized by numerous orgastudios that will open their doors to the public in nizations, including the Elizabeth Greenshields an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from Foundation and Arts Council of Wilmington.

6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through Casey’s work is housed in private collections 2014. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. throughout the United States. UNCW Boseman Front St. Suite 101. artscouncilofwilmington.org Art Gallery, 601 S. College Road

1/23: MYSTERY AT THE MUSEUM

WILD WINTER ART IN THE PARK

1/21, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme.

In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Parental participation is require.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

31ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW

The 31st Annual Holiday Show opens at New Elements Gallery features new work from the gallery’s talented roster of artists. This year’s holiday show will benefit The Carousel Center, a Wilmington non-profit dedicated to providing safe spaces for abused and neglected children.

cameras and photographic equipment and experience the “thrill” of opening a replica camera store photo envelope, a rare experience in today’s digital world. Flip through some recreated pages from Claude Howell’s scrapbooks, and take your own photograph in a 1950s setting.

• Mystery at the Museum, 1/23, 1pm: Free for members; $7 non-members. Something mysterious has happened at the museum! Participating “detectives” apply the scientific method using chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics as they collect and interpret evidence. They use logic, technology, and engineering skills to help figure out what happened. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3.

New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum.com HIDDEN BATTLESHIP

1/9, noon: For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. The fourhour tour consists of small groups with guides.

Guests explore the bow (officers’ country, boatswain locker, and descend to the bottom of the ship), third deck (Radio II, brig, after gyro, storage rooms, ammunition handling, Engineer’s office), Engine room #1, superstructure (Captain’s cabin, armored conning tower, maintenance shops), reefer, aft diesel, and climb inside the fire control tower to the top of the ship. The Azalea Coast Radio Club will be in Radio II to explain their work on the ship’s radio transmitters.

It’s the tour that brings out the “Indiana Jones” in all of us, without the snakes! Program is for adults only (ages 16 and up) and limited to 40 participants. It is not appropriate for those who

have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due Thursday before the event. USS Battleship NC, 1 Battleship Rd. NE MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM

Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-3282488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: José Bernal: Obra de Arte, through 2/26: First retrospective of Cuban born-American artist José Bernal (1925-2010). Born in Santa Clara, Cuba, Bernal excelled at both music and visual art as a child and, after receiving his Master’s Degree, began his teaching career while continuing to produce his artwork. In 1961, Bernal was arrested for unpatriotic behavior for refusal to work in the sugar cane fields. After this incident, Bernal and his wife Estela secured visas for themselves and their three children to leave Cuba for America and, by 1962, relocated to Chicago. Although he rarely exhibited, Bernal

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Exhibits: Reflections in Black and White, closes 5/17/16: Cape Fear Museum’s newest in-house exhibition, Reflections in Black and White, features a selection of informal black and white photographs taken by black and white Wilmingtonians after World War II before the Civil Rights movement helped end legalized segregation.

Visitors will have a chance to compare black and white experiences and reflect on what people’s lives were like in the region during the latter part of the Jim Crow era. Examine mid-century

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worked prolifically, producing hundreds of works throughout his lifetime and exploring the various mediums of painting, collage, assemblage and ceramics. • 2/6-7/11: Raise the Curtain: Galleries become two working studios in this presentation of the original front curtain unveiled October 12, 1858 during the premier opening of Wilmington’s Thalian Hall. The 32’ curtain painted by Russell Smith, Hudson River-inspired Pennsylvania artist, undergoes conserva­tion treatment while local artists paint a 19’ x 32’ replica of the venerable scene, featuring arrival of Viking long ships to Apollo’s temple, as oracles are read on the eve of the Olympic games. CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

ervation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers.

Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9.00 adult, $8.00 senior/ military, $5.00 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-7632634, www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

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

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

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

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the

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Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine 2016 FLAG FOOTBALL children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, FedRegistration open through 2/11 (or when the eral troops commandeered the house as their league becomes full, whichever comes first). headquarters during the occupation of WilmMandatory Capt’s meeting on 2/17, 6pm, in ington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history the Recreation Center. Team captain or other and the design arts and offers tours, changing team representative must be present. Registraexhibitions and an informative look at historic tion is on a first come, first served basis. Minipreservation in action.910-251-3700. www.belmum of 10, maximum of 24 teams. Play begins lamymansion.org. 503 Market St. 2/21.$560 per team, due at the time of registration along with the initial roster/waiver and regBURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE istration form. Wrightsville Beach Park, #1 Bob 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in Sawyer Dr. (910) 256-7925 the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/LACROSSE and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial 1/18: Join us at Coastal Athletics for our All Skills life is experienced through historical interpretaBaseball/Softball/Lacrosse camp where you can tions in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and work with former professional and collegiate Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. athletes to strengthen your skills in our state of Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrightthe art indoor/outdoor facility. Ages 7-12, 8amhouse.com.

12pm. $60, additional $20 to extend your stay from 12pm-4:30pm. Call 910-452-5838 to sign CHILDREN’S MUSEUM up or register online at www.coastalathletics.net.

Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Coastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Dr., South Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Sci- PORT CITY JAZZERCISE ence, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Jazzercise Dance Mix, Mon, Wed, Thurs and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; Fri—Torch fat, sculpt lean muscle and crush and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler calories with this high intensity workout that mixTime, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm es dance-based cardio with strength training.

• Drop off gently used books at our museum • Express Class, Wed. and Thurs.—Class can to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books vary from dance mix, interval, fusion or core. • uses book collection locations to help promote Strength 60, Wed—Full 60 minutes of fat-burnliteracy, find a good use for used books, and ing, muscle sculpting, and strength training. • benefit nonprofits.• www.playwilmington.org 116 Strength 45, Thurs—Forge the tight, lean body Orange St. 910-254-3534 you’re looking for while the pulse-pounding playlist distracts you from the burn. 45 minute hardcore muscle sculpting strength workout. • 5425 Oleander Drive Suite 8

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film JANIS: LITTLE BLUE GIRL

1/12-13, 7pm: Cinematique presents director Amy Berg’s new understanding of a bright, complex woman whose surprising rise and sudden demise changed music forever. Janis Joplin is one of the most revered and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who thrilled millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. This in depth examination presents an intimate and insightful portrait of a complicated, driven, and often beleaguered artist. Joplin’s own words tell much of the film’s story through a series of letters she wrote to her parents over the years, many of them made public here for the first time. (Unrated, 1 hour 46 minutes). $7-$8.

Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street

CREATED EQUAL FILM SERIES

Cape Fear Museum presents the series at New Hanover County Public Library in the New Hanover Room at their main branch located at 201 Chestnut Street: 1/9, 2pm: “Slavery By Another Name”; 1/16, 2pm: “Freedom Riders”; 1/30, 2pm: “The Loving Story.” • Films at New Beginning Church, located at 3120 Alex Trask Drive: 2/16, 7pm: “The Loving Story”; 2/23, 7pm, “Freedom Riders.” These films chronicle the long and sometimes violent effort to achieve the rights enumerated in the Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—for all Americans. The fight for racial equality played itself out in communities around the South, and it’s important that we reflect on and remember the struggles that ended legally sanctioned racial segregation.

The Created Equal film set is made possible through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, as part of its Bridging Cultures initiative, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

WILMINGTON ON FIRE

1/21, 7:30pm: UNCW Presents & UNCW ACE brings to you a public screening of “Wilmington on Fire” at UNCW Kenan Auditorium. A panel discussion on art & social justice will follow. Purchase tickets now at the Kenan box office at 910962-3500 or online at etix.com. Film follows the Wilmington Massacre—a bloody attack on the African-American community by a heavily armed white mob with the support of the North Carolina Democratic Party on November 10, 1898. It is considered one of the only successful examples of a coup d’état in the United States that left countless numbers of African-American citizens dead and exiled from the city. 601 S. College Rd.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20) You love autonomy. You specialize in getting the freedom and sovereignty you require. You are naturally skilled at securing your independence from influences that might constrain your imagination and limit your self-expression. But here’s a sticking point: If you want the power to help shape group processes, you must give up some of your autonomy. In order to motivate allies to work toward shared goals, you need to practice the art of interdependence. The next test of your ability to do this is coming right up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) “Nothing is really work unless you’d rather be doing something else.” So said Taurus writer James M. Barrie (1860-1937), who created the Peter Pan stories.

Your challenge and invitation in the coming months is to increase the amount of time you spend that does not qualify as work. In fact, why don’t you see how much and how often you can indulge in outright play? There’ll be no better way to attract grace and generate good fortune.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Here’s my proposal: Get in touch with your madness. And don’t tell me you have no madness. We all do. But listen: When I use the word “madness,” I don’t mean howling rage, hurtful lunacy, or out-of-control misbehavior. I’m calling on the experimental part of you that isn’t always polite and reasonable; the exuberant rebel who is attracted to wild truths rather than calming lies; the imaginative seeker who pines for adventures on the frontiers of your understanding. Now is an excellent time to tap into your inner maverick.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Here’s an excerpt from Dorianne Laux’s poem “Antilamentation”: “Regret nothing.

Not the cruel novels you read to the end just to find out who killed the cook. Not the insipid movies that made you cry in the dark. Not the lover you left quivering in a hotel parking lot. Not the nights you called god names and cursed your mother, sunk like a dog in the living-room couch, chewing your nails.” I’m giving you a good dose of Laux’s purifying rant with hopes it will incite you to unleash your own. The time is favorable to summon an expanded appreciation for the twists and tweaks of your past, even those that seemed torturous in the moment. Laux doesn’t regret the TV set she threw out the upstairs window or the stuck onion rings she had to sweep off the dirty restaurant floor, and I hope you will be that inclusive.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) “Modesty is the art of drawing attention to whatever it is you’re being humble about,” said Alfred E. Neuman, the fictitious absurdist whose likeness often appears on the cover of “Mad” magazine. I’m here to tell you, Leo, now is an excellent time to embody this aphorism. You are in a perfect position to launch a charm offensive by being outrageously unassuming. The less you brag about yourself and the more you praise other people, the better able you will be to get exactly what you want. Being unegotistical and non-narcissistic is an excellent strategy for serving your selfish needs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) “To go wrong in one’s own way is better than to go right in someone else’s,” says a character in Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s novel, “Crime and Punishment.” I don’t agree with that idea 100 percent of the time. Sometimes our wrong ideas are so delusional we’re better off getting interrupted and redirected by the wiser insights of others. But for the near future, Virgo, I recommend Dostoyevsky’s prescription for your use. One of your key principles will be to brandish your unique perspectives. Even if they’re not entirely right and reasonable, they will lead you to what you need to learn next.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “I love kissing,” testifies singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens. “If I could kiss all day, I would. I can’t stop thinking about kissing. I like kissing more than sex because

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there’s no end to it. You can kiss forever. You can kiss yourself into oblivion. You can kiss all over the body. You can kiss yourself to sleep.” I invite you to temporarily adopt this expansive obsession, Libra. The astrological omens suggest that you need more sweet, slippery, sensual, tender interaction than usual. Why? Because it will unleash sweet, slippery, sensual, tender emotions and sweet, slippery, sensual, tender thoughts, all of which will awaken a surge of dormant creativity. Which you also need very much.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) “Everything has been said before,” French author André Gide said, “but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.” I am happy to inform you’re about to be temporarily exempt from this cynical formulation. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will be able to drive home certain points you have been trying to make over and over again for quite a while. The people who most need to hear them finally will be able to register your meaning. (P.S. This breakthrough will generate optimal results if you don’t gloat. Be grateful and understated.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Do you want more money, Sagittarius? Are there treasures you wish you could have, but you can’t afford them? Do any exciting experiences and lifeenhancing adventures remain off-limits because of limited resources? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes,” now would be an excellent time to formulate plans and take action to gather increased wealth. I don’t guarantee total success if you do, but I promise your chance to make progress will be higher than usual. Cosmic tendencies are leaning in the direction of you getting richer quicker, and if you collaborate with those tendencies, financial magic could materialize.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) “It’s a terrible thing to wait until you’re ready,” actor Hugh Laurie proclaims.

He goes even further: “No one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready.” His counsel is too extreme for my tastes. I believe that proper preparation is often essential. We’ve got to get educated about the challenges we want to take on. We need to develop at least some skills to help us master our beloved goals. On the other hand, it’s impossible to ever be perfectly prepared, educated and skilled. If you postpone your quantum leaps of faith until every contingency has been accounted for, you’ll never leap. Right now, Capricorn, Laurie’s view is good advice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Fate has transformed a part of your life that you didn’t feel ready to have transformed. I won’t offer my condolences, though, because I’ve guessed a secret that you don’t know about yet. The mythic fact, as I see it, is that whatever you imagine you have had to let go of, ultimately, will come back to you in a revised and revivified form—maybe sooner than you think. Endings and beginnings are weaving their mysteries together in unforeseen ways. Be receptive to enigmatic surprises.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Good news: Your eagerness to think big is one of your superpowers. Bad news: It’s also one of your liabilities. Although it enables you to see how everything fits together, it may cause you to overlook details about what’s undermining you. Good news: Your capacity for intense empathy is a healing balm for both others and yourself. At least potentially, it means you can be a genius of intimacy. Bad news: Your intense empathy can make you fall prey to the emotional manipulation of people with whom you empathize.

Good news: Your willingness to explore darkness is what makes your intelligence so profound. Bad news: But that’s also why you have to wrestle so fiercely with fear. Good news: In the next four weeks, the positive aspects of all the above qualities will be ascendant.

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MAYA YOUTH DOCUMENTARY FILMS

Flytrap Brewing and Unlocking Silent Histories collaborate to support and share Maya Youth Documentary Films! On January 20th from 6-9pm, join us in supporting and celebrating indigenous cultural life as seen through the eyes of Maya youth. This presentation will include two youth films and a discussion about their participation in Unlocking Silent histories, an educational non-profit created to amplify the voices and identities of indigenous youth through the art of documentary film making. Each of the young people involved in the project select a theme that they care about and through a video ethnography process, the youth film, edit and produce their own stories. Steviemack’s International Food Company will be serving 6-9p. Flytrap Brewing will donate a portion of proceeds to help continue USH’s efforts. 319 Walnut St.

kids’ stuff CFFA BEGINNING FENCING

Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week beginning fencing class starts August 18th at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym, 5th and Ann streets.. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for ages 8 - 80. Cost is $50 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2016. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor.

YOUTH BASKETBALL

Youth basketball registration open through Feb. 4. Junior Mighty Pints, ages 4-6, $10. Instructional league. Mighty Pints, grades 1-3, $30.

Competitive league. Call 910-341-7866 for more information! Martin Luther King Center, 401 S. 8th Street

TACT YOUTH ACADEMY

If you are an aspiring performer or just want to build confidence & make new friends Thalian Association Youth Theatre is the place to be! Class sizes are limited and filled on a first-come basis so register early - class descriptions and registration on thalian.org. Deadline to receive 25% off registration. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. www.thalian.org.

WINTER WEATHER WONDERS

1/14, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme.

In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Parental participation required.

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SAILOR SATURDAYS

1/16, 11am: Ahoy kids, parents, and youth leaders! Try on helmets, raise signal flags, “text” using semaphore flags, tap out your name using Morse code, type on vintage typewriters, and more! Friendly, knowledgeable volunteer staff from the ship from stem to stern to help you have a grand time onboard ship. Battleship USS NC Park, One Battleship Rd. NE

WILD WINTER ART IN THE PARK

1/21, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme.

In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Parental participation is required.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street

MYSTERY AT THE MUSEUM

1/23, 1pm: Free for members; $7 non-members. Something mysterious has happened at the Museum! Participating “detectives” apply

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the scientific method using chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics as they collect and interpret evidence. They use logic, technology, and engineering skills to help figure out what happened. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. www.capefearmuseum.org FUR AND FEATHERS

Learn about animals in winter, 1/28, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers.

Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street

ORION FAMILY OF CONSTELLATIONS

1/31, 1:30PM, 2:15PM, 3PM, 3:45PM. Free for members or with general admission. Investigate the well-known constellation Orion. Learn the science behind the legend of the Orion and see fascinating objects that call the winter sky home.

Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street

THEATRE NOW

Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time.

Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays.

Doors open att 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available. www. theatrewilmington.com. 910-399-3NOW

lectures/readings PEDALING FOR PAGES BOOK CLUB

Arrive by bike to receive the bicycle discount everyday. We do have a bike rack just outside the door and two more on the block. The group will read a selection that includes, fiction, biography, history, and memoir. Open to all levels of bicycle interest and ability. Meetings are last Thursday of the month at 6pm. Jan-Around the World on Two Wheels, by Peter Zheutlin; FebMajor Taylor; March-Mud, Sweat and Gears by Joe Kurmaskie (bicycle tour across Canada with his family!); April-Fat Tire Flyer by Charlie Kelly (history of early days of mountain biking by those who lived it); May-Joyride by Mia Birk (National Bike Month so its a book about advocacy and working towards a more cycling friendly world); June: Half Man, Half Bike. The Life of Eddy Merckx by William Futheringhom; July: The Yellow Jersey by Ralph Hurne; August: Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk, and Triumph on the Path Less Traveled by Rebecca Rusch; Oct: Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery by Greg Moody; Nov: Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling by BikeSnobNYC. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

ST. JAMES LECTURE SERIES

1/14, 7pm: Author, musician and painter, Clyde Edgerton will present on the sources of his last two books: The Night Train and Papadaddy’s Book For New Fathers.More info at www.stjamep. org/lecture-series. St. James Parish, 25 S. 3rd St.

SCOTT LEN

1/18, 7:30pm: Scott Len will speak on the Civilian Conservation Corps created during the Great Depression and on the history of Camp Sapona located on the Brunswick Co. side of the Cape Fear River. Federal Point History Center, 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.

THE ARTIST’S WAY

1/18, 7pm: 12 week course/support group around the Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron begins third week of January, 2016. A great way to start the New Year with making progress on resolutions to be more creative, productive and satisfied with your work and life. Mondays, 7 PM, led by Allison Ballard at Old Books on Front St , $24.00 covers one copy of the book and sup-

plies for the projects. 249 N. Front St. JEFF CALL BOOK LAUNCH

We are very pleased to announce our fifth title from our in house micropress, New Books on Front St, “A Tomato Soup Sandwich” by Jeff Call.

Launch party on 1/30, 4pm. Call has a lovely, irreverent insight into the Southern, human psyche that makes his writing sing with mirth and gravitas. We are very proud of this book and hope you will join us to celebrate. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

GOING GREEN BOOK CLUB

First Tues of ea. month, 6pm. 2016 will feature a nice range of themes, plus a couple of backups just in case obtaining any turned out to be problematic. Valerie is working on the final order in which we’ll read these, but has already picked the order for January, February, March, and April. These four selections are in stock at Old Books on Front Street, for those who’d like to get a head start. Book Club Members receive a discount on book club purchases. 2/2: The World Without Us, by Alan Weisman; 3/1: Life Everlasting, by Bernd Heinrich; 4/5: Speaking for Nature: The Literary Naturalists, from Transcendentalism to the Birth of the American. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

CONSCIOUSNESS FRONTIER LECTURE

1/28, 7pm: Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. delivers a dynamic talk about Toltec wisdom for the modern world - Five Levels of Attachment. You will learn about attachments that limit your reality and how to release them and return to your authentic self, enjoying a life of better personal freedom. Consciousness Frontier Lecture Hall, 717 Orchard Ave.

classes/workshops REIKI SHARE

1/18, 6:30pm: Join us for a wonderful Reiki experience. We welcome you all to our monthly Reiki Share night. On this night, we open our door for Reiki to anyone who walks in between 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Come over and let us balance your chakras. You will feel calm, relaxed and rejuvenated. Admission: There is no minimum donation required. Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 4320 Wrightsville Avenue

ART CLASSES

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

2-4, Painting with Water Colors, two hour classes, four weeks, $80. DeWitt Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure. 910 547-8115 PAINTING CLASS

Simple and fun painting designs along with friends and wine every Wed, 3pm. Afterwards, stick around for the best sunset view in Wilmington, NC right off our river deck. The class will held inside during winter months. River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water Street, Suite 1A.

CHAKRA YOGA EXPERIENCE

1/23, 11am: Explore the world of the Chakras with Brandon Lee. These wheels of energy affect, and are affected by, everything we do. Through yoga postures, chants, and discussion we will discover ways to keep in balance and live in harmony. Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 4320 Wrightsville Avenue

CRAFT SABBATH

1/24, 1:30pm: Enjoy this 2-hour Craft Sabbath filled with pranayama, meditation and asana - a gentle opening followed by a creative flow and ending with supported restorative postures.

This class is designed to incorporate the use of herbals through the senses to enhance your experience of self-love. Once we are open and receptive to the healing power of plants, we will be creating our own herbal self-care kit based on the plants you’re most drawn to. We will create a tea blend, a bath blend and a foot soak blend.

Begin the new year by truly nourishing yourself through the healing power of herbs. $40 by January 20/$45 after. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive #200

CHI-RAQ

1/25-27, 7pm: Chi-Raq is a modern day satirical adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata

by Aristophanes. After the murder of a child by a stray bullet, a group of women led by Lysistrata (Teyonah Parris) organize against the on-going violence and two opposed gang leaders (Nick Canon and Wesley Snipes) in Chicago’s Southside creating a movement that challenges the nature of race, sex, and violence in America and around the world. (Rated R, 1 hour 58 minutes)

YOGA FOR HAPPY HIPS

SIGN UP: HEALTHY EATING 101 Basic nutrition seems like common sense, but in today’s commercialized landscape of food things, often what we think is healthy isn’t. Processed foods, especially ones labeled “healthy” can be quite misinforming. Cape Fear Community College is offering a class called Healthy Eating 101 which will offer education on foods that maximize overall health and prevent the development of chronic disease. It begins on Feb. 2 and takes place Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., through the 23. how to use a sewing machine? Get to know the ins and outs of a standard sewing machine so you can easily maneuver and operate one on your own. You will learn sewing machine components, threading, tension, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your instructor will provide step-by-step instructions in creating a reversible table runner, including how to sew straight lines, curves and corners. No previous sewing experience is necessary. Students will need to supply their own materials, which will be determined during the first class. Bring your own sewing machine or reserve one through the Community Enrichment department (limited supply). 10 contact hours. February 4 - March 3, Thurs, 6-8pm.

Cost: $55. Register online through WebAdvisor at www.cfcc.edu or register in person at the CFCCCommunity Enrichment department located in the G-building at 402 N. Front St.

1/30, 11am: Join Matthus for a 2 hour yoga workshop and discussion of many various hip opening postures and the importance of keeping the largest joint in the body loose and limber. Be prepared for some hard work as well as deep relaxation and an extended restorative savasana. Pay what you can. Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 4320 Wrightsville Avenue HEALTHY EATING 101

Understanding basic nutrition is a powerful way to improve your health and live a more satisfying life. In this introductory course, you will learn how to make healthier nutrition and lifestyle choices to maximize your overall health and to minimize your chances of developing chronic disease. At the end of the course, you will be able to create personalized, achievable nutrition and lifestyle goals to take your first steps to becoming a healthier you. 8 contact hours.

February 2 - 23, Tuesdays, 6-8pm. $65. Register online through WebAdvisor at www.cfcc.edu or register in person at the CFCC Community Enrichment department located in the G-building at 402 N. Front St. BECOME A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

If you are interested in exploring teaching as a profession, or if you are seeking a flexible parttime job, substitute teaching is an informative and satisfying experience. Increase your confidence in the classroom by learning the principles and practices of effective teaching, including skills in planning, classroom management, and instructional techniques. Effective Teacher Training is a requirement for substitute teachers who are hired in New Hanover County. This course is designed for substitute teachers, but

SINGING BOWLS CHAKRA MEDITATION

1/25, 6:30pm: Join us for a wonderful Chakra balancing meditation accompanied by the healing sound of crystal quartz singing bowls. Prepare yourself to be at peace and totally centered.

Experience the healing and rejuvenating effect of meditation and crystal bowl sound therapy. No minimum donation required. Harmony: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 4320 Wrightsville Ave.

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The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the 24 contact hours. February 2 – March 10; Tues/ third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371Thurs, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Cost: $75. Register online 3556. Judy: 383-0374. through WebAdvisor at www.cfcc.edu or register in person at the CFCC Community Enrichment CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION department located in the G-building at 402 N. Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, Front St. members free. www.capefearweddingassociation.com SMALL-SCALE FARMING An introductory course for the backyard home- YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC steader with an entrepreneurial spirit. Learn how Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the to plan, design, and modify your garden landdowntown public library, third floor, 6:30pm. scape (no matter what size) to become more Ages 18-35. self-reliant through home food production. This course will help beginning growers understand COUPON CLUB Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second effective farming methods and what is required Monday, at 6pm Come exchange coupons and to produce healthy produce using sustainable learn how to save money. www.wilmingtoncouinputs. You will also learn how to develop multiponclub.com ple revenue streams through business planning, as well as how to create synergy with existing networks and local resources. Land ownership is not a requirement; you will be connected to one of many community gardening efforts in Wilmington. Knowledge gleaned from this course can LIGHTHOUSE CUSTOMER even help you develop a business proposal to APPRECIATION DAY gain land access in your own neighborhood. 25 1/16, 10am: Where would we be without our contact hours. February 4 - April 21 (no class wonderful, devoted customers? To show our ap3/17 and 4/7); Thurs., 6-8pm. Cost: $130. Regispreciation, we’re having our second annual custer online through WebAdvisor at www.cfcc.edu tomer appreciation day and putting everything or register in person at the CFCC Community Enin the store on sale. Customer Appreciation day richment department located in the G-building at runs all day long, 10am-11pm. Lighthouse Beer 402 N. Front St. and Wine, 220 Causeway Dr. www.facebook. com/events/1695346690701127/ ARM BALANCE WORKSHOP All levels workshop begins with a vinyasa flow pc brew bus emphasizing core stabilization, shoulder openPort City Brew Bus offers public brewery tours ing and of course... balancing in preparation for that are open to anyone 21 years or older. Eat take-off. After properly opening the body we will a hearty breakfast before the tour. We will have begin to dive into the exploration of several arm pretzels, snacks, and water but there isn’t a stop balances and play around with transitions! Britfor lunch. Visit three breweries to experience tany will discuss the fundamentals of arm baltheir facilities, understand the brewing process ancing as well as give you tips and tricks. $20 unique to their beers and enjoy samples of their before 1/30; $25, after. Longwave Yoga, 203 Raofferings. $55. www.portcitybrewbus.com. (910) cine Drive #200 679-6586

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1/30, 11am: Join Matthus for a 2 hour yoga workshop and discussion of many various hip opening postures and the importance of keeping the largest joint in the body loose and limber. Be prepared for some hard work as well as deep relaxation and an extended restorative savasana.

Pay what you can. Harmony: A Wellness Center, 4320 Wrightsville Ave.

clubs/notices CF SIERRA CLUB MEETING

1/18, 6pm: Naeema Muhammad, Co-DIrector of the NC Environmental Justice Network, will speak on the Importance of Education in Achieving Environmental Justice and focus on the problems of industrial agriculture and the effects on the people in communities near these facilities.

A video featuring eastern NC citizens living close to CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) will be shown. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

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

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PC JAVA ROASTERY TOUR

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

Tickets are available for $15/person. portcityjava.com.

taste carolina food tours

Sample an eclectic assortment of downtown restaurants, enjoy food and drink, and meet some of the city’s best chefs. Public parking available.

Saturday tours include a 2:30pm Downtown Afternoon Tasting Tour ($50/person) and a 3pm Downtown Dinner & Drinks Tour ($65/person).

A 10am Farmers’ Market Tour ($75/person), and cooking class also available. www.tastecarolina. net

WILMINGTON VEGAN POTLUCKS

Wilmington Vegan Supper Club Potlucks take place every first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at Kitchen & Lounge at South Front Apartments, located on Greenfield Street at 2nd Street, across the street from Satellite. Bring a vegan dish to share, and swap recipes and socialize. Wilmington Vegan Lending Library will be there for you to grab a book as well. Bring a list of ingredients along with your dish (or even better, the recipe!. Dishes absolutely must be completely vegan—no meat, no fish, no dairy, no eggs, no chicken stock, no honey, and so on.

Bring a plate, utensils, and a drink. http://wilmingtonvegan.com

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB

Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:306pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

TASTING HISTORY TOURS

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

PORT CITY SWAPPERS

Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/PortCitySwappers.

WILMINGTON WINE SHOP

Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back deck. And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www. wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY

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

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Red Bank’s wine of the week, Sat., 1-4pm. 1001

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

CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER

Beer Church: Purchase select beer and keep your glass for free. 1st Mass starts, 1pm; 2nd Mass , 8pm Free. • Beer Flights, Massage and Monday Night NitroMassage Monday: 5-8pm, $10 for 10 minutes with our licensed therapist, Josh Lentz. Beer Flights: nine 5 oz samples for $18. • Monday Night Nitro: $1 off nitrogen pours.

Free. • BYOT (Bring Your Own Trivia): The next wave of pub trivia. Prizes include gift certificates to Chop’s Deli, Memory Lane Comics, and Browncoat Theatre & Pub, as well as beer from us. • Beer Infusement Thurs.: Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. Free.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING

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

FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP

support group LOSS OF A SPOUSE/PARTNER

Meets Thurs. for six weeks at 2pm, starting 1/14.

Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing.

Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. Registration is required and closes once the program begins. For more information, call 796-7991.

When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free.

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

LOSS OF AN ADULT CHILD

more information, call 796-7991. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free. Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year. www.lcfh.org or facebook.com/lcfhospice.

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of an adult child. It will be from 2-4 p.m.

Mondays, Jan. 25-Feb. 29, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. Registration is mandatory and closes once the series begins. For

Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:308pm. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Penelope at penelope@ womenofhopenc.org.

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/ HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. http:// www.WilmingtonCHADD.org

PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm.

Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo. com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital on 17th Street. Open to all with Multiple Sclerosis, family and friends. Handi-

capped accessible parking and meeting room.

Affiliated with the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society. Burt Masters, (910) 3831368.

PFLAG

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

tours HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS

Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910-794-7177, www.HollywoodNC. com.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES

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

THALIAN HALL TOURS

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

343-3664.

WILMINGTON TROLLEY

Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 763-4483.

GHOST WALK

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

Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910-794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com

TOURS OF WWII SITES

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

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