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Brewing Up a Storm, p. 26 Encore contributor Bethany Turner gives insights into Front Street Brewery’s head brewmaster, Kelsie Cole—the first femal with the title in NC. What started as a part-time gig in college turned into a passion for ale. Read up, as she tells about her favorite drafts and gives info on the Lower Cape Fear Homebrew Competition on February 28.

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couple of years ago we had two women excitedly burst into the bookstore and announce that Steven Spielberg was scouting for a movie down the street! This seemed surprising because one assumes that if Spielberg showed up in town, someone in the film world would have snapped a picture and put it on Facebook, Twitter, or perhaps it would have been on the front page of the paper. The ladies stood inside our front window and watched in rapt attention as a few minutes later a short man with curly hair and glasses, wearing a flack jacket and carrying a director’s mega phone, walked past the store. He pointed to the building at the end of the street that had been one of the standing sets for “One Tree Hill” and held forth on the art and practice of on-location filmmaking. The ladies jumped

up and down with excitement; they had now seen Spielberg in action! This was part of the excitement of life in a movie mecca.

And then it became clear what had happened: They had encountered “Speil Stevenberg,” the persona Mike Hartle adopts when he conducts the Hollywood Location Walking Tour.

WHQR recently ran a story that reminded me though we have lost the battle of film incentives, there is still a possibility for winning the war. In it Rachel Lewis Hilburn reported on the decision to locate a Mercedes-Benz facility in Georgia rather than here, because of incentives. Reps. Hamilton and Davis both weighed in on the possibility of resurrecting a real film-incentive program (rather than the farce that is the grant proposal

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Then there is the other side of the tour: “Hey, Mike,” I nudged him at the end. “We just had ‘Sleepy Hollow’ rent us for three days,” I mentioned and reminded him that “The Writers” (now “Stuck in Love”) had filmed inside our book store, too. “Please add us to the roster for the tour.” Hartle asked me a few questions about the scene, and I wasn’t much help because I don’t watch TV, but I did my best.

“So how long have you been doing this, Mike?”

“Oh, 9 years for the Hollywood Tour,” he thumbed through one for the two overstuffed binders he carries on tour, filled with every arcane media clipping imaginable about film in our area.

On that one day, I watched these two parts of the filming experience collide: tourism and location rental. One of the art department guys asked me about why we agreed to this when discussing the location rental. The immediate funds from the rental check were really appreciated, but I pointed out it was the longer piece we were looking at: The people who would, hopefully, walk in for years to come because of our appearance in “Sleepy Hollow.” “Stuck in Love” hasn’t garnered as much traction, but last week we did have a woman in who “just had to see where Greg Kinnear was!” She lovingly fondled bookshelves and bought a souvenir. We used to have much more of that in our old location due to multiple appearances in films there, and we have missed it.

Yes, film companies choose to film where it’s most cost-effective for them, but the money they spend goes deep and far into the community. As a small-business owner, I see it frequently. The location rental in December from “Sleepy Hollow” helped pay our property taxes, and on two separate occasions this year, I found myself wondering how I was going to meet payroll? Then, a buyer from the set-decorating department of one of the films in town entered. It was incredible. The other part of that location rental from “Sleepy Hollow” came when Mr. Mison (Ichabod of “Sleepy Hollow”) brought Christmas a little early to our bookstore by signing books that started a stampede of sales from across the country. We started joking about how long it had been since Anthony had talked to that many excited women on the phone, because the calls poured in at an unbelievable rate.

Walking home, I found a couple taking pictures on the steps of NHHS. They spotted me and crossed the street to ask if I would take a picture of them in front of the “Dream a Little Dream” house. We talked about their trip, and I was reminded that yet again they needed a place to stay while they were here and food to eat. Damn, it just keeps going. We have to keep fighting for this.

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in place now). All this served to remind me how important film’s future is in the area and that the fight doesn’t have to stop.

One of the aspects of film’s economic impact is the tourism piece. It’s tough to measure, but we see anecdotal evidence of it all the time. I decided it was time to take the Hollywood Location Walk that the Ghost Walk runs. You can buy tickets at The Black Cat Shoppe and the tour begins at the foot of Market Street. It was a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon between Christmas and New Years. I had actually assumed that it wouldn’t be a very popular day since it was really family time and not the high tourism season of the summer.

But there were 17 people besides me who turned up for the 90-minute walk through our beautiful historic downtown with Mike Hartle. I was the only local; everyone else was visiting from afar. One young lady was actually from California.

Hartle inquired with each new group if they had a favorite movie or show they really wanted to hear about. “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” topped the list. Just to be contrary, I asked for “Super Mario Bros.” Though I’ve never seen it, the making of that movie plays heavily into our household’s regular routines and comes up frequently. (Jock worked on it and then wound up in court about it.)

To Hartle’s credit: He gives lots of praise to Connie Nelson and her book, “The Film Junkie’s Guide to North Carolina.” It’s a good, solid reference guide that covers the state, not just the city. But that day we were concentrating on walking the central business district downtown. “Day of the Jackal,” “Iron Man 3,” “Dawson’s Creek,” “One Tree Hill,” “Matlock,” “A Walk to Remember,” “Maximum Overdrive,” “Blue Velvet,” “Tammy,” “We Are The Millers,” and on and on they rolled off Hartle’s tongue with a reverence that seemed almost like a religious invocation for him. In the Blue Post parking lot, he pulled a ziplock baggie out of his pocket with rock candy that had been hail on a particular episode of “Sleepy Hollow” (he had come behind them and scavenged it himself). Eyes from some of the tour group bulged with excitement.

We traipsed through the Old Wilmington City Market, home of the “Capeside High” sign and the autograph wall. Our group hung on every word as Hartle recounted stories about James Earl Jones and Paul Newman. Then, we went down the ally for more Nicholas Sparks and into The Barbary Coast for “Blue Velvet” and “Super Mario Bros.” “Empire Records” came next and talks about Renée Zellweger.

Even though I’ve grown up here and almost every day see someone who is on vacation here for film locations, I was pretty impressed and surprised by the number of films we covered just in a few blocks of downtown.

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Iraqi TV Goes “Jerry Springer” Iraq’s government-run channel, Iraqiyya TV, has a reality show reminiscent of American confrontational programs, but is designed to force captured ISIS fighters to acknowledge the pain they have created. One episode of “In the Grip of the Law” (described in a December Associated Press dispatch) showed family members of car-bombing victims on a street corner in Baghdad haranguing one of the men convicted of the crime. A young man in a wheelchair, having lost his father in the attack, faced off against the convict, screaming until the jihadist “began weeping, as the cameras rolled.”

Wait, What?

— On Nov. 6, a couple (aged 68 and 65) were hospitalized after spending almost 13

hours locked in their car inside their own garage in Alexandra, New Zealand. The night before, they had been unable to remember a salesman’s tutorial on how to unlock their new Mazda 3 from the inside and had spent the night assuming they were trapped because they had forgotten to bring along the battery-operated key. The wife was unconscious when neighbors finally noticed them, and her husband was struggling to breathe.

(The door unlocks manually, of course.)

— At first, it seemed another textbook case of a wrongly convicted murderer being released after a long prison stint (15 years), based on a re-examination of evidence. Illinois officials freed Alstory Simon, who had “confessed” in 1999 to killing two teenagers (before a defendants’ advocacy organization convinced a judge that the confession had

been coerced). That 1999 confession had allowed the man previously convicted, Anthony Porter, to go free, but prosecutors in October 2014 had second — or third — thoughts.

They once again believe that Porter was the killer — even though a different defendants’ advocacy organization had originally worked to free him. (In any event, “double jeopardy” prevents Porter’s retrial.)

— Undersheriff Noel Stephen of Okeechobee County, Florida, acknowledged to WPBF-TV in December that among the public services his office performs is supervising parents’ spanking of children. After two sisters argued on Dec. 29, their father decided to administer a whipping to one and asked Deputy Stephen to drop by and make sure he stayed within the law. That’s “not something we advertise to do,” said the deputy, but he estimates he has monitored about a dozen spankings.

Best Recent Foreign News — Championship-Level Theft: China’s Gxnews.com.cn reported in December the arrest of a man in Yulin City, accused of stealing more than 2,000 items of underwear from women in his neighborhood, taken within the last year. He hid his stash above ceiling tiles in stairwells in his apartment building, but he drew attention when one of the ceiling spaces caved in from the weight of the garments, showering the stairs in an array of colorful lingerie. (Just within the last month, according to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post, two other men, in Zhejiang and Hubei provinces, have been detained for similar crimes.

In the latter case, the alleged thief was also wearing lingerie.)

— British makeup artist Jordan James Parke, 23, told London’s The Sun in December how he had fallen in love with the look of U.S. celebrity Kim Kardashian and thus had forced himself to spend the equivalent of about $150,000 on “more than 50” cosmetic procedures to adopt her “pouty” look, including lip and cheek fillers, eyebrow tattoos and laser hair removal. “I love everything about Kim ... the most gorgeous woman ever,” he said. “Her skin is perfect, her hair, everything about her” (except that, in The Sun report, only her parts above the neck were mentioned).

— Artist Megumi Igarashi, 42, known as “no-good girl” in Japan, taunted officials with over-the-top pornography twice in 2014, first in July when she designed a kayak in the image of her genitals and then sought donations by sending contributors data on how to make a 3-D-printed model of her vagina. In her December arrest, according to a BBC News dispatch, she had complained of the contradictions in Japanese culture (also cited in previous News of the Weird stories) that allow glorified public displays of the penis as a symbol of fertility, but banish the vulva from public sight.

A News of the Weird Classic (March 2011) World’s Greatest Lawyer: Christopher Soon won an acquittal in February (2011) for his client Alan Patton — even though Patton had been charged with violating a law that had been written primarily to stop Alan Patton. That law makes it illegal to collect urine from public restrooms. Patton, of Dublin, Ohio, was convicted in 1993 and 2008 (and charged again in October 2010) of waiting in restrooms and, when young boys finished using the urinal (after Patton had obstructed the flushing mechanism), rushing to gather the contents, which he admitted sexually excited him. After Patton’s 2008 conviction, the Ohio legislature made that specific act a felony, and Patton’s arrest in October was supposed to lead to a triumphant conviction.

(The judge did find Patton guilty of criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.)

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Being Charlie Encore: Speaking up despite intimidation By: Mark Basquill

“J

e suis Charlie!” I am Charlie.

That’s what Secretary of State John Kerry, ambassador to France

Jane Hartley, thousands of T-shirts, and an online meme say. As a writer for a paper in a town in a society that says it values freedom above all, and explicitly guarantees a right to freedom of expression and freedom of the press, my initial reaction is to silkscreen my own T-shirt, “I am Charlie encore!”

I was reluctant to add to the swirling tornado of opinions on causes, conditions and cures while Charlie Hebdo’s wounds are still fresh. But as I watch events unfold and grieve for the victims and families, I remember how violence and the threat of violence shapes our behavior in subtle and shadowy ways.

The Cold War cast a small shadow over my childhood. Our era grew up with the background fear that one day we’d be playing in the summer sun, daydreaming about Sexy Sadie, and the sirens would sound. We’d look up to see vapor trails of the Tupelov

bombers. Those Russkies meant to send us on a quick trip from the summer sun to Armageddon and an eternal nuclear winter.

Since Columbine and 9/11, some of our beliefs and behaviors have been shaped by the threat of terrorists and random violence.

We fear disenfranchised, lonely, sullen kids, walking into our Columbine’s or Sandy Hook’s and unloading a few clips—just because. We may have concerns about getting killed because your cartoon offends a group’s deeply held religious beliefs—beliefs you consider primitive and fanatical.

Killing over cartoons, over satire, to avenge your God? At the risk of life and limb, and sounding like Richard Dawkins, it’s a poor and impotent deity indeed that needs human arms and blood to defend it—to kill for it. Killing over cartoons, even vicious satire, sounds stupid.

But that’s what we do. We’re human. We kill for territory, food, God, country, and honor.

On rarer occasions, we kill over cartoons.

I feel like shouting, “I am Charlie encore!”

As much as I’m angry about the events, I’m not sure I’m in complete solidarity with

Charlie. The Murphy’s Law of tragedy is that if there can be a darker side to horror, there will be. An even darker side to this set of tragic events is that merely because we are human, we are not only vulnerable to intimidation, but we use violence and the threat of violence to defend our opinions and further our interests. That’s a shadow I don’t want to see.

Mercifully, most of us will never take that human behavior to the horrible extreme of the terrorists, but has anyone not said something like, “One more joke about my mother and I’m gonna sock you one but good,” and then done it? This shadow reminds me that although not nearly to the same horrible scale, I’ve used threats of violence to defend my opinions or obtain advantage. If you’ve never used a threat of violence to defend your beliefs or get your way, I tip my hat to you.

Fortunately, and like most of us, I’ve used violence instrumentally less frequently than I’ve changed my behaviors as a result of a threat of violence. Heck, I’ve even edited my words for fear I would offend someone prone to aggressive behavior.

In fact, subtle intimidation is one reason I decided to file this piece. I had been thinking of standing in front of the Confederate Monument on the Raleigh’s capitol grounds and reciting the Gettysburg Address on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and maybe writing something about the experience. But what if I offended someone prone to violence?

What if my expression offended someone’s sensibilities to the point of harsh retaliation?

Would I be strange fruit hanging from a tree?

I probably won’t recite at the capitol, but not because of fear. I probably won’t recite because I reason it’s not helpful, not consistent with my values, and not consistent with using reason and compassion to make me a slightly better person, and maybe contributing to a slightly more just society.

Violence is a complex virus, surrounded by complex questions, and not prone to easy cures. However, I do agree with Fox News host Lisa Kennedy Montgomery’s comment about this latest episode, “The best thing we can do is arm ourselves.” I don’t know what she’s packing, but I’m arming myself with reason and compassion.

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ny native North Carolinian will, at some point, encounter bluegrass. They also will learn that it’s a genre steeped in tradition, as it was passed down through generations in the Appalachian Mountains. It beckons still today newcomers to join its musical conversation. The Brevard-based bluegrass sensations Steep Canyon Rangers (SCR) have contributed their voice to this mountain music, and it has created quite a stir. They will be playing Ziggy’s by the Sea this Friday, January 16.

Consisting of Woody Platt (guitar, lead vocals), Charles Humphrey (upright bass), Graham Sharp (banjo), Mike Ashworth (percussion/Cajun drums), Mike Guggino (Mandolin), and Nicky Sanders (violin), the sextet’s genesis took place 12 years ago at UNC Chapel Hill, where Platt, Humphrey and Sharp began playing music together as

college students. Despite what one would think, neither of them grew up playing bluegrass—although they all had musical backgrounds.

The trio began listening to bluegrass together, playing local bars and venues under the name The Rangers. “We learned as a first generation band,” says Platt. “Most of us picked up our instruments in college, and over time we evolved.”

For such a humble beginning, their sound caught ears all across the country, which is how they picked up violinist Sanders all the way from San Francisco. “He finished up school at Berkeley and he was searching for a gig,” Platt says. “He auditioned and is a great fiddle player.

We’re lucky to find somebody like him.”

Not only did their talent usher in sought-after musicians, it also gave them the opportunity to

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“We draw on everyday life experiences; there are all kinds of things that inspire you everyday,” Platt says. “We also jam a lot. When it comes to writing songs now, we don’t really have a pattern. It’s very much a collaborative thing.”

As busy as the band has become, they still manage to maintain a humble perspective, even on a local level. In 2006 Platt founded the Mountain Song Festival as a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County (Brevard), which has had considerable results.

“We hold it at Brevard Music Center,” Platt details. “It’s just a great way to get the community together, and we always feature good bluegrass music. It’s really becoming quite popular.”

The festival will be held for the 10th time this September, and they have already raised over $5,000 for the Boys and Girls Club.

SCR has really become an in-demand name in the entertainment industry. Currently on tour, the Ranger crew will be playing shows all the way through April, and they don’t have any plans of slowing down afterward.

“Our new project is with Jerry Douglas,” Platt says. “We’re recording with him; It’ll be out sometime next summer. We want to stay busy, strike while the irons hot.”

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share the stage with renowned actor and banjo player Steve Martin, who collaborated with SCR to release, “Rare Bird Alert” (2011). The album contains guest appearances by legend Paul McCartney and The Dixie Chicks. The extensive touring with Martin opened more doors for SCR, allowing them to appear on David Letterman and “The Today Show.” They also were granted the opportunity to play Austin City Limits, Carnegie Hall, Grand Ole Opry, and even Bonnaroo and Merlefest.

But SCR’s credentials don’t stop there: Their freshman effort, “Nobody Knows You” (2012), unexpectedly won them a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album of the year. Platt sums it up best: “When you start a band, you don’t plan on Grammys. Now, we’ve played some really big shows and the level of professionalism has rubbed off on us.”

The success caught the attention of Grammyaward-winning producer Larry Campbell, who then contacted the band about producing “Tell The Ones I Love” (2013) in the famed recording studio of Levon Helm in New York. Their second effort, though under the perusal of a producer, captured the essence of SCR. “We had every instrument microphoned, and we all stood in a circle with a fire burning in the background,” Platt says. “There’s an energy that you get playing live as opposed to separated. It’s fun to do it that way.”

Listening to live recordings of SCR corroborates Platt’s statement. The instrumental track “Graveyard Fields,” composed by Guggino, kicks off with a fiery mandolin lead, followed by an equally heated rhythmic section. What’s worth noting here is the communication between the musicians and how they listen to one another when playing together. More importantly, they seem to be having fun doing it.

Playing alongside Martin not only garnered SCR national attention, it also began to redefine their sound. Traditional bluegrass does not feature percussion beyond the stereotypical washboard that comes to mind. Martin’s band, on the other hand, did. The rhythmic addition influenced SCR since they would play sets with Martin’s band, as well as their own.

“We added Mike Ashworth, a friend from Brevard who we grew up with,” Platt mentions.

“When we were touring with Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, the songs needed percussion, so we added Mike. It was so nice playing with him that we invited him to join the band and he has been with us for the past two years.”

Changing the traditional instrumentation of a bluegrass outfit also introduces genre differences. SCR fits more or less into progressive bluegrass, also termed “newgrass,” or as Platt puts it, “We have kind of a Americana sound now.”

As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life, and having six very talented members only makes the songwriting process more exciting.

As any worthy bluegrass band should, SCR can play the traditional tunes we all know and love, but what makes them a success now is their ability to appease the ear with original material.

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A preview of events across town this week Jazzy Jam open mic (9pm; Free) —Bella’s Bar Local, 19 Market St. Keith Butler Trio (9pm; Free; jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F Space Lion (9pm; $5; ska/reggae/soul) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St. Some Dudes (10pm) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr. Stray Local (10pm; Free; Americana) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St. Red Mouth w/Deadly Lo-Fi (10pm; Free; rock) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St. karaoke (10pm; free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Friday, January 16 Friday Specials (11am; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St. Kennedy Park (7pm; Free; rock/pop) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Michael Wolfe (7pm; $2; alternative) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Perry Smith (8pm; Free; guitar) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362

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Justin Fox Trio (8pm; $3-$5; Americana) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

Wednesday, January 14

karaoke (10pm; free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

karaoke & Open Mic Night (8pm; free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.

Thursday, January 15

Live Music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

Nash & Fair (5:30pm; Free; country) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

Steep Canyon Rangers (9pm; $15-$20; bluegrass) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.

Pub Wars Trivia —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band (9pm; $5; funk) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St. Clay Whittington (10pm; piano/vocals) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Jill Ross & Barry Langston (7pm; $2) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379

Spectrum Gallery Open House w/Live Music (6pm; Free) —Spectrum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd; 910-2562323

Team Trivia (8pm; free) Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.

Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.

Birthday Improv and Nutt Street Improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Jim Nelson (7pm; $2; blues) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Jeremy Morris (8pm; free; country) Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

Soup to Nuts Live!: Catesby Jones ft. Susan Savia (7:30pm; $10 Donation) —MC Erny Gallery at WHQR, 254 North Front St.

The String Band Beach Jam (6pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. benny hill (6:30pm; free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Plc. trivia night (6:30pm; free) Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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Stephen Gossin (9pm; $5) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.

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Cape Fear Acoustic Blues Jam (8pm) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Red Mouth (8pm; $5) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St. Rock and Roll Micro Wrestling (8pm; $15) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd.

Andy Woodhull (8pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Turchi, Handsome Jack and Orwin Orioles (10pm; Free; blues) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. Mending Wall (10pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. Chasing Opal (10pm; Free; folk) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St. karaoke (10pm; free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St. Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.

Saturday, January 17 Comedy Show (7pm; $20)

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—Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St. Forrest Tabor (7pm; Free; eclectic covers) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Malcolm Holcombe (7pm; $15; folk/Americana) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Ben Peverall (8pm; Free; alternative) —Fermental, 7250 Market St. Municipal Waste, Torche, Night Birds (8pm; $15-$20; metal/punk) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St. River Whyless w/ Stray Local (8pm; $7; folk) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Post Season w/Guests (8pm; Free) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd. The Other Guys (8pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N. Andy Wodhull (8pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Karaoke —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. IPretend Surprise! with Iselia Bear Girl, A Bottle Volcanic (9pm; $5) —Reggies 42nd Street Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St. Kyle Lindley (9pm; Free; folk) —Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 122 Princess St. Nathan Kalish and The Lastcallers (9pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band (9pm; $5; funk) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St. An Evening with Genna & Jesse (9:30pm; Cash donation) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. Steven Compton (10pm; folk) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. Jenny Pearson (10pm; acoustic) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. David Dixon Trio (10pm; Free; rock/blues) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. Jesse Stockton (10pm; Free; Americana/acoustic rock) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

Badfish Shrub (10pm; $10-$15) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St. karaoke (10pm; free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Monday, January 19 Trivia (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St. karaoke (10pm; free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Tuesday, January 20 Dixieland Allstars (6pm; free) —RuckerJohns, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd. Pub Wars Trivia —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. Angela Davis Martin Luther King Celebration(7pm) —Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd. Comedy Bingo (7:30pm; Free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Open Mic (7:30pm; Free) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St. Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave. College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. DJ Riz (9:30pm) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. karaoke (10pm; free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Wednesday, January 21 The String Band Beach Jam (6pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. benny hill (6:30pm; free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Plc. trivia night (6:30pm; free) Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

karaoke (10pm; free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

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

Late Fear with Wills Maxwell (11:45pm; $5) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Birthday Improv and Nutt Street Improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Sunday, January 18

Team Trivia (8pm; free) Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.

Sunday Night Fever—Disco Redux! (6pm; $60) —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; singer/songwriter) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. King Midas the Rapper and Aye-t Poseidonq Q (7pm; Free; hip-hop) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave. Raphael Name’ (7pm; $2) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Griffin Limerick (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. Living With Myce, Clouds Making Shapes (9pm; $5; rock) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St. Behind the Garage (10pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Tyler Mckaig (8pm; Free; singer/songwriter) —Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 122 Princess St. Rebekah Todd (8pm; Free; folk) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Jeremy Morris (8pm; free; country) Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St. Cherub, Mystery Skulls, Fort Bowie (9pm; $17-$19; electro/pop/funk) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St. karaoke w/DJ Amp (9pm; free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. Coleman Daley (9pm; $5; reggae/hip-hop) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St. karaoke (10pm; free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

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Love Takes Center Stage:

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TheatreNOW hosts multi-generational love story in time for Valentine’s Day By: Shea Carver

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t’s the kind of topic everyone has something in common with on some level or another: love. And what better way to dissect its emotional highs and lows than through a live production? TheatreNOW is featuring Rich Orloff’s “Love Happens” every Friday and Saturday through Valentine’s Day. Audiences will see a talented cast take on first dates and first arguments, all the while indulging in a three-course meal prepared by Chef Denise Gordon.

Whereas dinner theatre often bears the cross of being “cheesy,” Oloff’s show, directed by Mirla Christe, is anything but. The script is wellwritten and paced, and the characters come with wisdom and depth through hefty doses of realism and comedy. A lot of this production feels like an old sitcom that airs the complications of finding love and maintaining family, and how it affects everyone differently. Details are intermittently dispersed for folks to grasp the whole picture of who these people are. The set works to their advantage better than any set I’ve seen yet at TheatreNOW, too. There’s an ease of change between living room, locker

hearts on fire: David Doumeng and Maria Katsadouros expertly showcase young love and the complexities of modern-day relationships in TheatreNOW’s “Love Happens.” Photo, courtesy of TheatreNOW.

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better than what’s presented onstage. It’s effective writing dressed with effective props.

The plot centers on two youngsters, Tom and Donna, who meet at the gym. Their locker pals, Phil and Rose—new to San Diego though not to each other, as the couple is approaching their 50th wedding anniversary—become friends and guidance counselors of sorts to this newfound relationship. Phil and Rose show excitement for Tom and Donna’s love match, but more so they’re intrigued by the modernday approach and complexities of dating and sex. In fact, at one point in the play, Phil makes the comment he is glad he doesn’t have to deal with today’s dating standards and waxes nostalgia of how much simpler times were 50 years ago. You made a commitment, and you stuck by it—simple.

Played by David Bolinger, Phil’s character has hints of Larry David’s dry humor mixed with zingers reminsicent of Jackie Gleeson (“The Honeymooners” just so happens to be a plot point, too, offering an interesting dichotomy between yesteryear’s relationships and what’s expected today). Bolinger brings an ease to Phil but not in a way that shows he’s a pushover. He’s old-school and believes a man’s work is of grave importance, and if it means sacrifice to care for family, so be it. He’s also stoic and isn’t one to show emotions; just feed him, give him the remote, and he’s happy. Though to many modern women, this may seem passe, Bolinger’s Phil is likable. He has an ease about him that’s appealing. I could see how his simpler approach to life could begin to tire his wife, Rose, who wants occasional affection and, upon meeting her feminist friend, Donna, some independence.

Ella Reisher’s Rose is adorable. She’s quirky and flippant at times, but has a sincerity and interest in the way of the world by women’s standards today. She’s used to cooking and cleaning, rearing her children, keeping quiet about her desires, and being there for her family. When she sees Donna’s more abrasive approach toward reaching goals, Rose becomes re-invigorated. Reisher’s docile interest at the get-go of the show slowly transforms into a more punchy gal, but not so much that she’s Gloria Steinhem at the podium. I love her willingness to evolve but not without offending or ostracizing her husband. She carries the most grace in the show.

Maria Katsadouros’ Donna is a perfect fit in this cast. Katsadouros inserts passion and vitality into Donna—a woman who works for a San Diego feminist organization and is quick to debate the wrongdoings of any stereotype against women. Katsadouros is mouthy, but that’s what makes her appealing. She’s a brassy fighter and doesn’t back down on

opinions. It’s easy to see how this can be: 1) overbearing and 2) attractive. She’s the package by today’s standards: smart, beautiful, outgoing, kind, fearless, supportive. I related to Katsadouros’ Donna on many levels, as a woman who wants it all and doesn’t mind saying what she feels when she feels it. That can be intimidating to men. Eventually, she faces this with Tom. David Doumeng plays Donna’s gentle lover and rocket scientist beau with kindness and encouragement that every man should take notes from when wooing a woman. Doumeng is smart, handsome, bumbling at times, but also lovable. It’s his resentment for giving up his passionate career in support of his girlfriend’s career that turns the relationship sour—something that's very real among couples. The give and take must breed love and not discontent. Alas, who is perfect? In fact, it’s a theme I noticed creeping up throughout the show: Imperfection comes with love; it’s forgiveness that sustains it. That may be the fundamental difference between generations of yesteryear and today. It left me asking: When did we lose our wont to forgive?

And that’s “Love Happens” in a nutshell: The show will leave its audiences with many talking points to share with loved ones. The questions we all wonder about among couples are addressed in some form or fashion here, with a lot of heart yet humor. "Love Happens" showcases a great thing about theatre: It can enlighten and entertain. It's nice to see that evolve within the dinner-theatre setting, too.

Women and men were discussing some of the situations between acts while noshing on a delightfully bright artichoke and mixed greens salad with herbed creamy dressing before biting into grilled mahi, smothered in piquant pico de gallo. The tamale (if a tad dry) served alongside it came smothered in an avocado cream that I could drink from a cup. With bottles of wine flowing and nestled heads on shoulders, along with light pecks here and there, once the chocolate cake arrived, “Love Happens” ended, leaving everyone feeling fuzzy inside.

DETAILS: Love Happens ★★ ★ ★ ★ TheatreNOW 19 S. 10th Street Tickets: $30-$40 (with special Valentine’s Day menu) www.theatrewilmington.com

Solid as a ‘Brick’:

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Z.F. Mims’ adaptation of Rian Johnson’s debut film succeeds By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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p All Night Theater Co. and Browncoat Pub and Theatre opens 2015 with an adaptation of Rian Johnson’s 2005 indie-film “Brick.” Z.F. Mims directed the show and adapted the script from Johnson’s film and a novella the filmmaker wrote prior to shooting the movie.

You can pin-point my age perfectly because when I heard “Brick,” my mind went immediately to Ben Folds Five—not the film that I had yet to see. After much discussion, I decided to go see the stage show first, to see if it could stand on its own merits. The following evening I watched the film for reference and comparison sake.

Though many people in the audience are familiar with the film, hopefully, the stage show will reach out to a larger group. The work needs to be a contained, stand-alone piece. As one local director puts it: “The book is the book, the movie is the movie, the comic is the comic—they aren’t supposed to be the same thing.”

Written like a classic film noir and set up with fast-paced dialogue, the story is set in a suburban high school in the early aughts: Some people have cell phones, but pay phones can still be found on street corners. Brendan Frye (Josh Bailey) is our classic hard-boiled detective character: haunted, isolated and aware that he can’t trust anyone—let alone the women he wants to protect. His ex-girlfriend, Emily Kostich (Jaimie Harwood), calls him in hysterics and is found dead two days later.

There was probably some important exposition in Harwood’s lines, but her hysteria made it a little hard to understand some of what she said.

Then begins the introduction of stock characters from the hard-boiled detective world of noir films: The Brain (Andrew Liguori), the smart-but-less-macho sidekick; Kara (Olivia Arokiasamy), the exgirlfriend; Laura Dannon (Kristi Ray), the femme fatale; The Pin (Atwood Boyd), the bad guy; and Tugger (Hal Cosec), the bad guy’s muscle. This cast of characters alone should communicate that we are clearly in a Sam Spade land set in a modern suburban high school. It’s not a parody of the genre; it literally transports it to another time and place. Johnson goes to great lengths to have the cast continue to use the slang and patois of the genre.

There were a couple of choices in front of Mims for producing this piece: He could try to do a direct visual rendering of the film, a high-concept-design adaptation

(like making the set a cartoon version of the film), or he could go for a minimalist approach and accentuate the story to pull the audience along. He chooses the third and turns the protagonist into a narrator as much as a character. It’s an interesting choice that strongly mirrors the writing voices of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. From a playwriting standpoint, he basically steals from the best: It’s pretty reminiscent of Shakespeare asking the audience to imagine Agincourt.

Brendan tells us that he is walking up to the drama building and what it looks like.

The audience knows he is sneaking around the side of the house as soon as Laura is out of the room because he tells us as he acts it out. It’s sort of an adult version of story theatre.

The stage is basically bare and black except for some black cubes that move and shape into vague furniture. It adds to the otherworldly feeling of being thrust into something Brendan hadn’t asked for and isn’t entirely certain how to navigate. Bailey shoulders the brunt of the burden as narrator, set decorator and protagonist.

Add to it a stylized, rapid-fire dialogue that requires an ample partner to play back with the same repartee, and Bailey has quite the task.

Hal Cosec as Tugger actually hits the stride with the dialogue back and forth the best, which comes as a bit of a surprise since he doesn’t really talk much until act two. Kristi Ray as Laura Dannon (rich-girl femme fatale) draws in Bailey and the audience. She manages to make much of the dialogue seem natural. For most of the cast, the dialogue is a stumbling block and, like learning to perform Shakespeare in a natural and convincing way, this is one of the major hurdles.

Arianna Tysinger’s fight choreography is remarkably good, especially for such an intimate space where there is not much opportunity to hide details form the audience.

This is noir thriller, so there’s a lot of blood and bad boys roughing up each other. The hyper-masculinity that is played so well in that genre actually translates really well to the high-school setting, given that is part of the constant power-play of daily life.

Mims is on to something here with his adaptation of “Brick”: It’s smart, funny, compelling, and truly honors the original work.

As someone who recently wrestled their way through a similar experience of adapting a film to the stage, I am impressed with what he has done. As well, I’m sympathetic to the desire to please and be respectful of

the original creator while still making something different and worthwhile.

This is pretty large material, and when Mims remounts this production, I hope he will have attracted an experienced director to collaborate with. The show is good, but there are pieces that need the expertise that only come from experience: working on the patois, some blocking changes and a few quiet moments for more oomph. A lot of the show reminds me of the Big Dawg Productions and Riverside shows from the early ‘90s. “Brick” contains the similar feel of excited young people trying something new and stretching, maybe with a net, maybe without.

Fans of the film will find many things they like about the show. Some of the stage performances are superior to the film. Cosec as Tugger, especially, is a stronger performance. However, the stage show puts much more emphasis on the story than the visual homage and milieu created by Johnson. So, does the stage show stand on its own? Yes. It captivates and audiences can

follow it with no trouble. They can enjoy it tremendously without having seen the film first. The story is strong, the performers are committed, and by the end, not only will spectators be rooting for Brendan but for the whole cast, too. It’s an interesting and creative evening out at the theatre.

DETAILS: Brick

★ ★ ★ 1/2 ★ ★ Browncoat Pub & Theatre 111 Grace St. Thurs.-Sun., Jan. 15-25, 8 p.m.; Sun. matinee: 5 p.m.

Tickets: $10-$15 (910) 341-0001 www.browncoattheatre.com

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Much Ado About Nothing:

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‘The Interview’ fails to impress despite controversy

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By: Anghus

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t was 1989. I was 16 years old and living in South Florida. It’s as tacky as you could imagine. Take the garish, ugly era that was the late 1980s and mash it up with the pink flamingo, “Miami Vice”-era neon landscape of the Sunshine State. There was a hip-hop act out of Miami that had become a staple of every drunken high-school party: The 2 Live Crew. It was booty-dancing music that was about as subtle as a pair of ass cheeks, slapping you in the face. They were a marginally talented group churning out sophomoric hiphop. Then, something happened: Their album “As Nasty as They Wanna Be” was declared obscene by a Florida judge and subsequently banned from being sold.

The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, who basically decided the album wasn’t any good, but it was still protected under the principle of free speech. It was one of those cases where one immediately knows the right side of the argument; however, deep down one kind of wishes the concept of free speech was being argued over Neil Young, Queen, or Nirvana—even N.W.A. But 2 Live Crew? Still, it was the right side, but it wasn’t like defending something worthy of any real praise. The new Seth Rogen/James Franco movie “The Interview” is the 21st-century equivalent.

Prior to the controversy that propelled “The Interview” to such ludicrous levels, this was nothing but a poorly conceived concept. Two bungling cable newsmen go to interview North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. The CIA steps in and asks them to help the good ol’ U.S.A. assassinate the controversial figure and end his regime. It’s a half-baked concept from two totally baked stars. They manage to take this strange idea and turn it into a pointless, laughless mess. The entire enterprise is pretty useless from the start.

Franco is a cable-news host named Dave Skylark who specializes in puff pieces. His producer and best friend, Aaron (Rogen), finds himself wanting to be taken seriously, but that’s difficult when most of their material is celebrity-based pap. Their fortunes change when they learn Kim Jong-un is a fan of Dave.

Most of my problems with “The Interview” have nothing to do with the Sony hacking controversy, which has gotten people talking about this movie far more than it deserves. Seth Rogen’s party-stoner, doofus routine is fine enough, but I found him about as believable in the role of a successful television producer as I did in the idea that Abraham Lincoln was a vampire hunter. James Franco is much easier to buy as a puddle-deep cable news pitchman, though his voracious overacting and perpetual squint

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Hard-partying a-holes: James Franco and Seth Rogen are two of a kind, but fail to produce the chemistry required for a successful comedic duo. Courtesy photo.

ago. Due to all the news surrounding “The Interview,” you might be curious to see it. Do yourself a favor: don’t.

makes his character feel like he was plucked from a Saturday Night Live sketch that should have ended after five minutes.

My biggest problem with Rogen and Franco is they’re the same guy. Comedy duos work because there’s chemistry and friction. Rogen and Franco are both playing obnoxious, hardpartying A-holes: The only difference being: Franco is good looking and Rogen is—well, something else. I kept thinking back to duos like Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. They were funny because each actor was doing something different. It wasn’t like watching two guys doing variations on the same bit.

Franco and Rogen are like funhouse mirrors of one another, and the shtick gets old. In fact, Rogen’s whole gravelly Fozzy the Bear routine is starting to wear on me.

There’s a couple of funny bits: Mainly, they stem from an ongoing connection between Kim Jong-un, Dave, and the Katy Perry song “Firework.” That was the only laugh the movie was able to produce. Maybe if I’d been as high watching the movie as those involved making it, I would have chuckled a few more times.

Plainly put: “The Interview” is boring. It’s not nearly as scandalous as the news reports would have you believe. If it were, I’d be more inclined to defend the film. Unfortunately, it’s piss-poor satire, and it doesn’t generate any real yucks. I’m more offended by the generic, unfunny comedic elements than the fictionalized assassination of an actual person. It’s not like that’s new. “The Naked Gun” movies were blowing up Saddam Hussein 30 years

DETAILS: The Interview

A half star!

Starring James Franco, Seth Rogen and Randall Park Directed by Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen Rated R

1/26-28: In early 2013, Laura Poitras was several years into the making of a film about post 9/11 surveillance when she began receiving mysterious emails from someone who would only identify themselves as Citizen Four. The emails revealed a plot to expose several covert surveillance operations that were run by the NSA at the time. In June 2013, Poitras flew to Hong Kong for the first of many meetings with the man who would eventually be identified as Ed Snowden.

The film that resulted from this series of tense meetings is absolutely unique in the history of cinema: a 100-percent real-life thriller. (R, 1hr 54 min)

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In Arts, We’re One:

arts > art

Rhonda Bellamy details arts council's upcoming projects for 2015 ed co-chair of the City of Wilmington’s Task Force on Arts and Cultural Affairs,” she says.

“The task force convened a number of public ome may have seen her onstage as meetings to gauge the needs of Wilmington’s Billie Holiday in “Lady Day at Emer- arts community. We presented the findings to son’s Bar and Grill.” Others may have City Council in 2003 and recommended that heard her voice reporting the news for Cu- the city establish an Office of Cultural Affairs mulus Media. Or maybe they’ve read one of if it was not going to fund an outside agency. her three books: “My Restless Journey,” the Neither came to be, and so a group of local memoirs of iconic community leader Bertha arts leaders invited the North Carolina Arts Boykin Todd; “A Community Remembers Council to facilitate the establishment of an 1898”; or “Meet the Help,” true stories of arts council in Wilmington.” domestic workers co-written by Bertha Todd.

Since launching, the council has taken over Rhonda Bellamy is a woman of fascinating downtown Wilmington’s popular Fourth Friartistic reach. She served on numerous arts day Gallery Nights. Participating galleries, art boards, including Cameron Art Museum, studios and other businesses stay open after the Black Arts Alliance and the NC Black hours, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to showcase Film Festival (the latter two which she found- new exhibits by veteran and emerging artists. ed). Plus, she was a founding instructor at Eighteen participants are lined up for the first DREAMS Center for Arts Education. Thus in art walk of 2015, slated for January 23.

July 2012, after acting as interim director for “It is tremendous exposure for galleries and the newly minted Arts Council of Wilmington artists who have come to rely on the steady and New Hanover County, it only made sense flow of art lovers, many of whom might not that Bellamy land the job full-time. otherwise frequent downtown Wilmington,” “After the Arts Council of the Lower Cape Bellamy says. “As small business owners, Fear closed its doors in 2002, I was appoint- they realize the value in jointly promoting one of our city’s greatest assets—a concentration of fine art galleries and spaces within close proximity of each other.”

Four new gallery spaces were added in 2014, all from the Castle Street Arts and Antique District (Urban Revival, Dan Beck Studio, Every Good Thing Artisan Gallery, and the Muddy Muse). For 2015, three galleries have changed locations, including Bottega Art Bar (122 Princess St.), Every Good Thing Artisan Gallery (315 Castle St.), and River to Sea Gallery (224 S. Water St.).

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The participating galleries pay an annual (910) 239-9153 fee to be a part of the event, with all monies put back into promotional materials for Fourth Friday. “Though the arts council receives no monetary benefit from the marketing initiative, we welcome the opportunity to serve the visual arts community, which represents a large part of our constituency,” Bellamy explains.

2015 will find new exterior signs designating the participants, plus the council is conSPECiAlS: sidering the inclusion of a free trolley service tuESdAy: 1/2 off bAr MEnu froM 5-7PM And between locations. Bellamy opened ACES $3 SElECt drAftS Gallery in the arts council 221 N. Front Street WEdnESdAy: 1/2 off bAr MEnu froM 5-7PM office to “provide economic and professional And flight night until CloSing. development opportunities for New Hanover CoME SAMPlE our finE WinE, bourbon or bEEr! County-based artists, groups and indepenthurSdAy:1/2 off glASSES of WinE And $8 dent curators.” ACES’ store-front exhibitions WinE SAMPlEr. coincide with Fourth Friday. January will feaSundAy brunCh: EvEry SundAy froM 10AM ture work from Owen Wexler. til 3PM Yet, Fourth Friday is only one of many proSundAy night: $2.50 rEd oAk drAftS And grams Bellamy oversees as head of the coun$2 off old fAShionEd CoCktAilS cil. She also has re-introduced a Pedestrian Art public sculpture program. The idea is to pepper WWW . PEMbrokESCuiSinE . CoM the Cape Fear cityscape with temporary and 20 encore |january 14 – 20, 2015 | www.encorepub.com

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Crafting a future: Rhonda Bellamy plans for four new installations and continuing the Grassroots Arts Project Grant, among other things in 2015.

Photo by Kyle Peeler.

permanent installations to introduce diversity of contemporary public art and artists to locals and tourists. Four new installations are on the docket for 2015, including works by sculptor Adam Walls installed at: 6th and Castle streets, the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, 200 block of Willard Street, and the 900 block of Princess Street. In March the council is planning to erect 24 pieces, in association with Tri-State Sculptors.

As well, the council oversees the Grassroots Arts Program grant in New Hanover County, which supports organizations and artists that provide fresh, innovative arts experiences.

“The N.C. Arts Council awards grant money each year in all 100 counties of North Carolina,” Bellamy explains. “While arts councils are allowed to keep 20 to 50 percent for operations, we have subgranted the entire amount. New Hanover County’s Grassroots appropriation this fiscal year is $44,763.” It’s up from $22,00 during the 2012-13 fiscal year.

Bellamy oversees the Regional Artist Project grant, too, which includes New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Columbus counties.

Monies are awarded annually to accomplished artists “by funding a project pivotal to a career in their respective art forms.” In 2013-14 and 2014-15, they allotted $15,000. The deadline for the Grassroots Arts Project grant is generally in June, while the Regional Artist Project

deadline is generally in September.

“Having spent my entire professional career in Wilmington as a journalist and now as an arts administrator, I know this community well,” Bellamy says. “I have a natural knack for finding connections and fostering collaborations, and that’s what I love best about my job.”

The council’s website hosts a centralized calendar to help artists and organizations promote their events and utilize marketing tools.

They also have an arts directory that allows artists and organizations to create a page and post directly to the calendar. “Additionally, we have developed a mobile app for use by arts facilities,” Bellamy notes.

As far as new ideas brewing, Bellamy says 2015 will be spent scouting the community to find out exactly what they’d like to see expand within the arts. She and the City of Wilmington will hold an “Ears on the Arts” listening tour—essentially, community meetings that will give the public a platform to voice their own opinions on how the council can best serve the community.

"The data will also be used by [our] board of directors and staff in crafting the organization's strategic plan and goals for the next three to five years," Bellamy says.

Through a civic partnership with the City of Wilmington, the last report, Pathways to Prosperity by Garner Economics, was generated between 2008 and 2012. It showed in New Hanover County the arts and entertainment sector as the second leading jobs generator.

“The report also cited the sector as one of the community’s assets from a businessrecruiting standpoint,” Bellamy says. “It’s a clean, indigenous multimillion dollar industry, comprising talented entrepreneurs, and nonprofit and for-profit small businesses that provide wonderful artistic experiences for our residents and visitors to our city, energizes our neighborhoods, and grows the tax base.

It makes good business sense to support the arts council. It’s the single most effective way to support the broad spectrum of artists and arts organizations in our community."

DETAILS:

Fourth Friday Gallery Walk January 23, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Feat. 18 participating downtown galleries, studios and small businesses Free http://artscouncilofwilmington.org

Artfuel.inc

2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343 5233

Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 39, featuring local art work from Sharon Lafond, Liz Sullivan, Ann Garrett and Vicki O. All are welcome!

lery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace ArtExposure!

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

ArtExposure will be showing fine arts and crafts all under 100.00 in our main gallery. Give the gift of art at affordable prices. All of our artists are from North Carolina. This a great opportunity to support the arts and give a beautiful handmade gift at the same time.

We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and by appointment. We have added five new artists since September working in fused glass, wood-working, pottery and photography.

Take the drive to visit and see the works of more than 40 NC artists.

New Elements Gallery

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) • www.newelementsgallery.com

Presenting "Winter Songs" through February 21st, 2015.

New Elements Gallery was established in 1985 and continues to be a favorite art destination for visitors and residents of the area. New Elements Gallery features over 60 regionally and nationally recognized artists, with an emphasis on regional/local artists. The gallery frequently leases artwork to the TV and film industry for sets, and they have been included in "Dawson’s Creek," "One Tree Hill," "Revolution," "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" and several Nicolas Sparks films including "Road to Rodanthe" and the recent "Safe Haven."

River to Sea Gallery 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910)-763-3380 Tues.-Sat. 11am-5p; Sun. 1-4pm.

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gal-

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level 910-362-7431

Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is honored to present “Brownie Harris: A 45 Year Retrospective,” a solo exhibition which explores the extensive career of nationally known Wilmington based photographer Brownie Harris. The exhibition highlights four areas of work: portraits, bromoils, dance and industrial. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Communication Arts and Design, Brownie has seen - and photographed - it all, from JFK Jr to children playing on the beach. His unassuming and respectful approach to all subjects paired with his expert ability to bring a subject to life through lighting and composition are evident throughout the exhibition. Please join us in celebrating 45 years of Brownie. An opening reception will be held January 23, 2015 from 6-9pm, and a closing reception will be held February 27, 2015 from 6-9pm. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays-Thursdays from 12-5pm and Fridays from 12-3:30pm.

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grub&guzzle

American BLUEWATER 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 Sun. during the summer months. 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, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING 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.

■ 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

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

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award

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winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings.

Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 60 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

Elijah’s

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; 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. Dinner COMING SOON! ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: MondayWednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.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 its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 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.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

■ 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.

■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat..

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

Halligan's pub

“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

The little dipper

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

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

Ogden Tap Room

Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a happy camper.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-Midnight, Fri & Sat 11:00am-1:00 am, Sunday Noon - Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8:00-10:00 ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.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: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

the trolly stop

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. 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: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

Southport (910) 457-7017 Front St. Wilmington (910) 251-7799 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

Asian BIG THAI II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts).

And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

hibachi to go

If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or

Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99!

Visit us at our Ogden location where you can dine- in or takeout or our Hampstead location where you can drive-thru, walk-up, or take-out.

■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200 ■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.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!

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

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 to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

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

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

yosake downtown sushi lounge

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

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

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

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

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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

gREEK The greeks

The Greeks is a two-store (going on three), family-ownedand-operated Greek restaurant. Since 2011 Chef Georgios Papanikolaou and his family have been giving unwavering attention to detail to their food, which represents Greek culture. The chef picks fresh local produce and proteins on a daily basis. The spices and herbs are imported from Greece, where they are picked wild from the mountains, sealed and then transported here. The family keeps their Greek roots close to their heart; with each dish they are recreating exactly the same flavors that a person will experience should they be in Greece. With a plethora of recipes to choose from and the best gyro in town, the family hopes to expand without compromising an iota of the experience.

124 Princess St.; 910-343-6933. 5916 Carolina Beach Rd.; 910-769-1536.

■ PRINCESS ST: Monday 10:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and Monkey Junction ■ WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.the-greeks.com or www. facebook.com/thegreeksnc

Healthy CLEAN EATZ cafÉ

This café is your one stop shop to start living a healthy lifestyle. Everything on the menu is under 500 calories and 10 grams of fat unless you order otherwise.

The café offers dine in, carryout, or get an entire weeks worth of meals by signing up for our weekly prepackaged meal service. We also do customized food prep to fit anyone's diet needs. Stop by Clean Eatz today to start a new you. You only have one life, Make it count!

Lifestyle tip: Resolutions usually fail due to the stress we put on ourselves to change so quickly. Make simple changes one by one. We didn’t get where we are at overnight. Baby lifestyle steps: Eliminate fried foods, drive thrus, alcohol, or sugar first. Add a new goal each week. You got this! 203 Racine drive,Wilmington NC 28403. (910) 452-3733.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday- Friday: 11-7, Saturday: 11-3 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.cleaneatz.net

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

Italian ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily.

A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out.

Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us at 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-2511005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue).

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

eddie romanelli's

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse 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.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

Indian 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,

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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 Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

siena trattoria

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com

Slice of life

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

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 $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

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

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

Latin American San Juan CafÉ

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

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

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

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

Organic LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market 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, organix 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: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

6132-11 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 791-1117 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm.

Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: The freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank!

■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.com

Whole foods market

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

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 DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

fish bites

Home of the freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank. Try one of our signature entrees like Fish Bites Tuna Filet, Stuffed Flounder or The Fishermans Stew. We have unique appetizers like Oyster Bombs, Shrimp Bombs, or Grouper Cheeks(who knew Groupers had cheeks!!). Have your Fresh Catch prepared to your delight, pan seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or fried. We will accomodate any taste. The Daily Special Board features creative dishes that highlight our Chef’s creative culinary skills. We make a fantastic steamer platter with Crab Legs, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and Mussels.

The possibilities are endless. We have the largest selection of seafood in the area. Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal, we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted!

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 wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE

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

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

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

Shuckin' shack

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s 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 a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

smoothies and more TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAfÉ

Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses, topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back toTropical 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.

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

Southern Casey's Buffet

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories.

“Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many 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.

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 TuesSun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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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.

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Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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vegetarian/Vegan Sealevel Restaurant Having opened in early spring 2013, Sealevel Restaurant is celebrating their one-year anniversary serving your plant-based diet needs. Chef Nikki Spears prepares well-executed, simple, snacky, sandwichy, and seasonally changing meals. From a nearly guilt-free American veggie cheeseburger, to fresh sushi, fish and shrimp “burgers,” falafel, fish tacos and avocado melt pitas, Sealevel caters to the needs of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and lactoseintolerant diets. The restaurant serves organic and local food as much as possible, as well as Med-Leb, and Cal-Mex and Cal-Japanese style foods. Stop by and try one of their new hand-selected, wholefruit smoothies, as well as specialties like and the Brown Rice Tortilla and Vegan Kale Nachos. Sushi rolls unique to Sealevel Restaurant are served, and vegan and gluten-free desserts like Key Lime Pie, Mocha-Vanilla Frozen Pie, and cookies. Drop by daily for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., or for dinner, Thurs.

- Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

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Upping the Craft-Beer Ante:

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Kelsie Cole becomes NC’s first female head brewmaster, prepares for FSB Homebrew Competition By: Bethany Turner

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hen you meet Kelsie Cole, who began her career at Front Street Brewery as a hostess during her freshman year at UNC Wilmington, the first thing you notice is her brown locks, dusting her shoulders over a smoke-gray jumpsuit. The clothes aren’t the look most women go for, but that’s OK, because Cole is not like most women.

She’s a passionate, well-spoken young lady who happens to have a taste for the most bitter beers one can brew. Cole also moves bags of grain and kegs of beer, despite her petite frame, on a daily basis. She’s a certified beer server (the first of three levels in the Cicerone program), and she recently completed the Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering course hosted by The American Brewers Guild.

Before the turn of the new year, Cole accepted the position as head brewmaster at Front Street Brewery, replacing longtime brewer Kevin Kozak, who will now play a role as director of brewery operations. What began as a part-time job through college has turned into a career Cole never could have imagined.

“This was the first place I applied to when I moved down to Wilmington, so that’s a sign already,” Cole begins. “They hired me on the spot. I was a hostess for a couple years, then I started serving. Once I was legal to understand what I was serving and drinking, I really developed a palate for it. I realized that beer meant a lot more than just being Keystone Light.”

Cole graduated from UNC Wilmington and looked to expand her résumé, using her business degree in marketing. Remaining part-time at Front Street Brewery, she bartended and oversaw the newsletter at Cape Fear Wine and Beer. Meanwhile, Cole and Christopher McGarvey—then Front Street’s assistant brewer—developed a close friendship.

“He was equally as passionate about [brewing] as I am, probably more so,” she reminisces.

“He just took me under his wing and taught me everything he knew, and he taught me how to homebrew. Once I started homebrewing, it was just like a bug. I would come in here on my days off and just follow him around closely while he was working. I realized I didn’t want to sell it anymore; making it was what I wanted to do.”

An alternative to her business degree, which easily could have landed Cole in an office, she now dons her gray jumpsuit and pink boots to work with the necessities of beer. “I am so grateful every day that I get to come in and play around with malted barley, hops, water and yeast, and it’s a bunch of burly, bearded dudes. They’re all super friendly, and it’s just a really laid back and awesome environment to be in.”

Cole touts Front Street Brewery’s regular lineup, as it appeals to a broad spectrum of taste buds. “We have a lot of people that come in here and get our Kolsch or our IPA—those are our two most popular staples,” she reveals. “But then we do our Wort Shops, which are our experimental batch series, where we brew different brews with nontraditional ingredients. Wort is what we use to create and ferment beer. We only make five gallons per single beer, so that brings in more of an exclusive crowd of craft-beer connoisseurs.

Those beers have been kicking in 24 hours. But we always have styles to appeal to those who know what they like, because not everyone wants a spiced-gingerbread Scottish ale.”

Cole says she learned to brew the basics from Kozak. To create an imperial stout with coffee, it’s important to test brew a good ol’, regular stout first. “Kevin and I have a really good relationship, because he tends to be more traditional in his brewing practices and in the styles he makes, like Kolsch, ESB, Pilsner,” she assures. “Those are his favorite beers to drink and make, and they’re very traditional. I like them, and it really teaches me how to approach beer from a starting point.

I definitely gravitate more toward the extreme spectrum of things. I like playing around with nontraditional ingredients, and I enjoy making beers that are really bitter and might be a little much for the palate to handle. I think it’s a good balance. He’s definitely taught me and is still teaching me so much, and I get to expand on it and be creative.”

The new brewmaster’s favorite Front Street beer on draft right now is The Galaxy Red Ale, a brew from their Single-Hop Project. It is actually the first beer Front Street has crafted using only one type of malt and one type of hop. With a jewel-like amber color and creamy head, the beer’s short list of ingredients meld beautifully on the tongue. Cole calls the Galaxy her baby, and like the other brews she’s created at Front Street thus far, it’s hop-driven.

The brewery will be releasing Untamed on Wednesday, January 14. It’s a chocolate coffee stout aged in Wild Turkey barrels. “The day after that I’m going to release an experimental batch of Untamed,” Cole notes of a Thursday reveal.

“We’re going to do something with less coffee and a little bit of raspberry, so it will be interesting to try the two side by side.”

Again shying away from her usual hopheavy dosage, Cole uses the Wort Shops to see if she can bring a more innovative beer onto a larger scale. She’ll test a Saison with cucumbers in just five gallons before hopefully brewing a 10-barrel batch; she says this beer likely will debut in the spring.

In the spirit of craft—both the brew and a passion for creating handmade product—Front Street Brewery will host its Lower Cape Fear

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HEAD BEER MISTRESS: Kelsie Cole is the first female brewmaster in NC, and heads the Front Street Brewery program. Photo by Bethany Turner.

Homebrew Competition on February 28. The winning beer will be brewed and served on tap at Front Street Brewery. The deadline for submissions, with a fee of $10 per beer, is February 25.

“We prefer that people hand in six-packs,” Cole asserts. “A six-pack is a sufficient amount for both judges and fellow homebrewers to sample the beer during the competition and after party. The Best in Show last year was a Black Lager brewed by Mike Howard. It won because Schwarzbiers are difficult to make. They ferment at colder temperatures, take longer and have minimal ingredients, exposing the beer of its

true flavor (good or bad). Mike nailed the style.”

Last year over 100 people entered the contest—FSB was at capacity for the after party. The team expects it to continue growing.

“This year the after party will be held at Ziggy’s the day following the judging,” Cole explains.

“This will enable us to accept more entries and to celebrate local, craft beer with more participants and people involved in the industry.”

With Kozak as the new director of brewery operations, focusing on equipment upgrades and possible expansion of Front Street’s reach, he need not worrk about turning over the reins.

Cole’s initial brews have proven she can handle her position as North Carolina’s first female head brewer. Her passion, unexpectedly ignited from a part-time job, will only increase Wilmington’s grasp on the craft-beer movement.

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The Dream Continues

artin Luther King Jr.’s iconic 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech still resonates today.

His legacy of fighting for equality with nonviolent civil disobedience has stood the test of time and still inspires the masses today—as evidenced by Moral Mondays and the outpouring of support from across the country for the families of Michael Brown and Eric Garner last year.

For over 10 years now, the MLK Celebration Committee, NAACP, Ministerial Roundtable, UNCW, Wilmington Minority Professional Network Group, and Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department have been putting together events to commemorate the reverend’s bold actions and lasting footprint on society. “We aim to show how Dr. King’s dream has become a reality and the fact that we can all celebrate his legacy together,” Hollis Briggs, chairman

A glimpse of events occurring in memory of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

A Night at the Theatre Red Barn Studio Theatre 1122 S. 3rd St. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Techmoja Dance and Theatre Company and Kevin Green, son of the late Donna Green, will be putting on a production of “The Mountaintop” at Red Barn Studio Theatre. Written by American playwright Katori Hall, the play chronicles a fictionalized, intimate account of Reverend Martin Luther King’s final hours. “The Mountaintop” premiered in 2009 at Theatre 503 in London and went on to win the Olivier Best New

By: Christian Podgaysky

Above: Martin Luther King Jr. Getty photos.

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of the MLK Celebration Committee, expresses.

Here’s a preview of all the events occurring in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s honor throughout the week. For more information, please, visit www.mlkcelebration-senc.com.

Play Award. Folks can catch the play during its two-night run: Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each night.

Locally, Chavis was part of the Wilmington 10, a group of civil-rights activists convicted in 1971 for arson and conspiracy charges. All those convicted have since been pardoned by former Governor Beverly Perdue.

Likewise, he’s served as Southern regional program director of the United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice (UCCCRJ), vice president of National Council of Churches of the USA, executive director of the NAACP, executive director and CEO of the National African American Leadership Summit, as well as co-founding the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network.

Currently, president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and president of Education Online Services Corporation. Tickets to the breakfast ($25) have sold out.

Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Banquet CFCC Union Station, 502 N. Front St. For nearly five years now, the MLK Celebration team has been holding a banquet to commemorate the reverend’s lasting legacy. This year’s event will be held on Friday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the CFCC Union Station.

There will be a silent auction and live music by the Doug Irving Trio, a local jazz outfit. Honorable guest and keynote speaker for this year’s banquet will come from Kenneth Spaulding, who currently is vying for the governor’s seat in North Carolina for the 2016 election. As well, the recipients of the Citizen Award and Public Service Award also will be announced.

Tickets are $60 and can be purchased at the Family Fun Day door or by calling Briggs at (910) 763-4138.

William E. Murphy Sports Complex 401 S. 8th St. NAACP MLK Breakfast Presented by the Wilmington Parks and UNCW Warwick Center Recreation Department, enjoy a family-friendly The 12th annual NAACP MLK Breakfast batch of festivities to honor Martin Luther King will be held this Saturday, January 17, at 9 Jr. Kicking off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Janua.m. Originally from Oxford, NC, Rev. Ben- ary 17, the William E. Murphy Sports Comjamin Chavis will give an address during the plex will come alive with a host of fun, such as event. games, face-painting booths, science exhibits, The civil rights crusader, who began work- fire truck displays, and more. There will be a ing toward equality in 1963 while working for SABLE helicopter onsite, too. Folks can purMartin Luther King Jr. as a youth coordinator, sue while nomming on refreshments provided has acquired national attention over the years. by Precinct 29. Admission to the event is free.

The Ecumenical Service B’Nai Israel Synagogue, 2601 Chestnut St. Hosted by the Ministerial Roundtable, Reverend Wayne Johnson, pastor of St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, will deliver an address to attendees. The service will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18.

HBCU Experience CFCC Schwartz Center, 601 N. Front St. Coordinated by local humanitarian Frankie Pollock Jr., the Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Experience will take place for its second year. The day will feature a head-to-head marching-band challenge, featuring Elizabeth City State University and North Carolina Central University. There will be a slew of college recruiters onsite to dole out enrollment information. Advanced tickets are $10 (www.hbcuexperience.org); they are $20 at the door.

“It has had a tremendous impact on the community,” Briggs details. “The idea is for some high-school students to get excited and attend college: So far, three kids from Wilmington are currently enrolled in the Elizabeth City State University Band.”

tween Brunswick and Hanover streets, the parade will progress toward Princess Street.

Consisting of bands, floats, horses, clowns, motorcycles, and more, the parade will continue east on Princess Street, and head back turn on Fourth Street, returning to cross-section between Brunswick and Hanover streets.

“The parade has grown in participation as well as spectators [since 2002],” Briggs declares. “I would say 10,000 people watch and participate.”

Martin Luther King Celebration with Dr. Angela Davis Kenan Auditorium, UNCW Join UNCW as they host speaker Dr. Angela Davis on Tuesday, January 20, at 7 p.m. Born in the hotbed of the South in Birmingham, Alabama, Davis earned her Ph.D. at Homboldt University and has made a name for herself through political activism, scholarship, and as an author. Davis has championed feminism, civil rights and Marxism throughout her impressive career. Tickets are free and can be procured at the Kenan Box Office. For more information, call (910) 962-3500.

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The Nine Lives of Xen

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Chapter 1: Xen meets M. By: Anthony David Lawson

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ove doesn’t belong here. This is a place where love, along with memories and the residents come to die.

Don’t worry if you were fooled; they’re very good at the illusion of love. The glossy pamphlets feature smiling, bespectacled, gray-haired ex-patriarchs, enjoying each other’s company. The brochures assure you the best care possible will be given to your loved one. And what better care can be given to a loved one than love?

I glance at these folded pieces of propaganda on a fairly daily basis, and it’s probably this, more than anything, that makes me realize I have no concept of the word, let alone the emotion itself: love.

I understand the compassion behind the act of leaving someone behind, convincing yourself that they will be cared by others in a professional manner. But I’m the one that stays here, day in and day out, seeing these people wither away into nothing, regardless of the level of care.

How can this be an act of love?

Not that I’m blaming the ones doing the leaving. Far from it. Who in their right mind would want the burden of caring for someone who constantly shits themselves? That kind of dedication would indicate some sort of lunacy in my opinion. It’s much easier to clear the conscious with a monthly check.

No matter what the cost, it’s a fair price for peace of mind. That’s why I think visitors are so scarce. No one needs a visual reminder of the purgatory they have subjected another person to.

Don’t get me wrong: This place isn’t really all that bad as far as shitholes go. I’ve seen far worse in my time. At least the employees here are paid well enough that they can force themselves to pretend to have a modicum of sincerity when performing their daily duties.

I have been roaming these halls just long enough that most everyone who works here has forgotten when I first showed up. And since I’m being completely honest, I like it that way. Not as many questions. Then again, my kind has always been a bit mysterious. I remember them, not out of care or concern,

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but it serves my purpose to pay attention. It would only take a couple slip-ups for me to be looking for a new place to live. I like it too much here for that to happen; it suits my level of comfort.

It must seem a bit appalling that I can find such a place comfortable; quite frankly, I could care less about appearances. As long as my life is easy, I’m happy. I think it’s that attitude that keeps me young. Well, that and the company I keep. Anyone can look young hanging around this lot. The best way to feel better about yourself is to come down to a place like Greendale Pines and surround yourself in a sea of wrinkles. Not that I have to worry about such things.

You get used to residents. Although the actual people rotate on a frequent basis, the faces look the same: deep lines and desperate eyes. Desperation beats the alternative.

Better desperate than just plain dead.

The dead eyes of the living have always freaked me out. You see them breathing, the chest rises ever so slightly, but the fight has gone out and they are simply ... waiting. That’s why places like this could never be called “hospitals.” In a hospital a waiting room is a place that you wait to get better.

Here it’s the place that you wait to die. The same faces over and over.

It’s true you really can get used to anything.

I have been here long enough to get used to the faces. I walk up the hallways, avoiding their touch and providing no comfort at all. Yet, they always seem to welcome me.

That’s how I live. No surprises.

Then I see her.

Confused, at first I think she’s just visiting, but visitors are not permitted in the admitting room. It makes no sense; someone that young should not be admitted to a place like this. I back up and peer through the door to stare at her. She couldn’t be more than 23—maybe 36. I’ve never been good with age. She sits there in her wheelchair as the administrator proceeds to tell her family the ins and outs of Greendale Pines.

I don’t hear a word. I can’t take my eyes off her. She seems trapped in her own body,

barley able to move more than sporadic jolts.

Her right hand is clenched into a fist that never relaxes. It is quite possible it would never be able to open. She is frozen in place in that chair like a piece of demented modern art— except for her eyes. They are afire with life, darting around the room, taking in the surroundings. She’s obviously unenthused about her current situation. A living statue—and she is beautiful.

I have no idea from where the thought came. Riveted, I try to turn and walk away, but I can’t. Finally, her roving eyes find me.

It’s like I know her instantly. I can understand her frustration. She isn’t upset over the fact that she is being abandoned; she is pissed off at her own body. She feels betrayed, not by her family but by her flesh. I see the life in her desperate to get out. I feel the depression of the reality that it would never happen.

I can’t look away. These are not the eyes of someone waiting; they are the eyes of someone wanting.

Suddenly the word made sense in an instant: love.

But it didn’t come with the ecstatic feeling that thousands of douchebags have waxed poetic about. There is no chorus of angels or floating hearts. There is only fear and pain; it’s how I first understand love. I am afraid.

I hurt. I now feel more about someone else than I do myself. It terrifies me.

I could be responsible for my actions, simply take care of me and have only myself to blame when I didn’t do a good enough job.

Now, someone else is occupying space in my brain—something new to be concerned about.

I feel powerless as I watch my once simple and comfortable life slip away. The best outcome would be for her to not be admitted— to leave this instant. But it’s too late for that.

If she left, I would wonder what happened to her—if she were being cared for properly. If she stayed, just maybe I could do something to help.

Already, love was making me crazy. Honestly, what help could I give? What chance could we ever really have? Despite all of these feelings, I was falling in love with her, which is pretty unfortunate. With her being practically paralyzed…

And seeing as how I’m a cat.

Anthony David Lawson is the author of “Novel,” as well as a local playwright, director and actor.

He will write a piece of prose presented in parts every other week in encore throughout 2015, entitled “The Nine Lives of Xen.”

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events STARNEWS MEDIA THEATER AWARDS 1/14, 7:30pm: Winners will be revealed in 22 categories, celebrating the best local theater productions of 2014. The event will be hosted by Rachael Moser and include performances from nominated musicals “Kiss Me Kate,” “Smokey Joe’s Café,” “Carrie: The Musical,” Assassins” and “Into the Woods.” The Lela Thompson Award for Enduring Contribution to Wilmington Theater award will be given posthumously to Opera House Theatre Co. founder Lou Criscuolo. The Land Rover Cape Fear red carpet opens at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: 910-632-

2285 or thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall Ballroom, 310 Chestnut St. COLD STROKE CLASSIC 1/16, 5pm: 7th Annual Cold Stroke Classic SUP Race. New in 2015: Event Pre-Party at Coastal Urge, Wrightsville Beach, 5pm-8pm SUP Swapmeet & Music Fest. Bring SUP and Surf gear to swap. Listen to two great local Bluegrass/Folk bands (Brothers Egg & Jessee Stockton Band).

Free to swap gear and listen to music. Pig Pickin’ 5pm-8pm, included with Cold Stroke Classic race registration, $5 general public. Swap meet and music, free. Coastal Urge, 2035 Eastwood Road 150TH BATTLE OF FT. FISHER

1/17-18/15, Fort Fisher State Historic Site will open North Carolina’s official 2015 commemoration of the events that led to the end of the Civil War 150 years ago by hosting “Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot: the 150th Anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher. Opens at 9am each day, with activities throughout the day and includes recreations of the January 1865 Union attacks on Fort Fisher, representing Union and Confederate soldiers, sailors, and Marines.Saturday’s battle reenactment begins at 1:30pm, while Sunday’s reenactment will begin at 10:30am. Program will also feature historians, authors, speakers, cannon firings, artillery demonstrations, new exhibits, new interpretive wayside trail markers, and a long list

of VIPs and special guests, including renowned historian and battlefield guide Ed Bearss, who will serve as keynote speaker at the opening ceremony planned for 11 am Saturday. 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach. (910) 458-5538. www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher.

COURTYARDS AND COBBLESTONES 1/17, 4pm: Courtyards & Cobblestones is an event designed to showcase historic wedding venues and wedding professionals in a downtown Wilmington self-guided tour setting. We aim to provide an inspirational and transitional atmosphere for Brides to tour and plan their wedding day. A self-guided tour will lead you through seven themed reception and ceremony sites in our city’s oldest landmarks. Let Wilmington’s history be a part of your future! Mingle with Wilmington’s top wedding professionals as they showcase their products and services. Enjoy music from local artists as you sample scrumptious bites and tasty treats! Happy brides could walk away winning fantastic jewelry giveaways from Reeds’ Jewelers and more. Attend for your chance to win! Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews, 516 North 4th Street STRIPERFEST EDUCATION DAY 1/17: Join us January 17th from 10am-2pm at the Coastline Convention Center for fishy family fun! Fisheries Science Forum: 10-11:30am. Jot Owens Fishing Workshop: 12-1pm. Family Fun Education Day: 1am-2pm. Education is an important component successful fishery restoration.

Our fun activities focus on the Cape Fear River’s incredible anadromous fish and the importance of restoring our fishery restoration. Enjoy arts and crafts, fish biology lessons, casting lessons, face painting and much more! Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. HBCU EXPERIENCE Sun. 1/18, 4pm, at the CFCC Schwartz Center and will be preceded by a college fair at 3pm in the lobby of the Schwartz Center. This event started as an effort to expose the youth of the Wilmington to life after graduating from high school. The success of the event has allowed the focus to expand and incorporate the Joel Lewis Scholarship to be awarded to a high school senior in the Spring of 2015. The HBCU (Historically Black College or University) Experience is an activity that will highlight the excitement of college life and give families the opportunity to speak directly with college admission counselors. The event will consist of a “Battle of the Bands” between Elizabeth City State University “Sound of Class” and the North Carolina Central University “Sound Machine” marching bands. Tickets are available at The Wilmington Journal, G&K’s Hair Salon, Phenomenal Hair Salon, www.hbcuexperience.org. Williston Middle School Gym, 401 S. 10th Street 18TH ANNUAL MODEL AND RR SHOW/SALE 1/24, 10am: Numerous vendors selling model railroad train and accessories. Come check out our in their active layout. Free clinics by Tom Staley from Tom strains of Cary North Carolina. Admission: $5 adults, $3children, children under five free. American Legion Post 10 Hall, 702 Pine Grove Drive

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charity/fundraisers CF CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1/22, 11am: Join us for our annual BBQ lunch and dinner sale. Plates will be pre-sold at $8 per plate.

Deliveries are available in Harnett County for 10 plates or more. Deliveries are available in parts of Johnston and Wake counties for 20 plates or more. Eat in with us for dinner and enjoy our students serving you and your guest. Plates can also be purchased at the door. Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave 2ND ANNUAL WSO BEETHOVEN 15K/5K 1/25: Join Mr. Beethoven in a great distance event benefiting the Wilmington Symphony and its youth education programs. This is the perfect tune-up race for late winter and early spring marathons and half marathons! Individual and 4-person team entry categories are available. Both 5K and 15K races along with a 1K walk. It features unique picturesque courses through beautiful Brunswick Forest, snazzy tee-shirts, customized 15K finisher medals, inside bathrooms and locker rooms, and a post-race party at the Fitness Center in the Leland Room with adult beverages, good food and vendors and exhibitors. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/beethoven-15k5k.html. 910-791-9262 or email info@wilmingtonsymphony.org. Brunswick Forest, Cape Fear National Clubhouse, 1281 Cape Fear National D SIP, SWAP, SHOP 1/31, 6pm: Lump to Laughter’s 6th Annual Sip, Swap and Shop. The Terraces on Sir Tyler at 1826 Sir Tyler Drive in Wilmington. Wine/Beer paired with hors d’oeuvres; swap new and very gently used items with other attendees who have donated the same; 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 and live auctions, vendor booths, and a 50/50 raffle.

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theatre/auditions SUNDAY NIGHT FEVER: DISCO REDUX Join Thalian Association for the premiere of our tribute to Disco Sunday Night Fever - Disco Redux! at the beautiful Blockade Runner Resort on 1/18, cocktails at 6pm with dinner and the show at 7pm. Disco is alive and well at the Blockade Runner Resort as the Thalian Association celebrates the heyday of flamboyant fashion, iconic club music and all-night dancing! The prixe fixe dinner is $60 (includes three course dinner, performance and a $25.00 donation to benefit Thalian Association and Thalian Association Children’s Theater). The evening festivities will include a live auction with jewelry donated by Kingoff’s Jewelers. Auction proceeds support Thalian Assoc. special programs, community outreach and operating costs. 910-256-2251. 275 Waynick Blvd BRICK When everyone’s got an angle, who do you trust? Teenage loner Brendan receives a mysterious call for help from his ex girlfriend, who quickly vanishes without a trace. As he investigates her disappearance, Brendan finds himself wrapped up in a high school crime ring. Join Up All Night and the Browncoat Pub & Theatre for this original adaptation of the first full length feature by filmmaker Rian Johnson, writer and director of “Looper” as well as two upcoming “Star Wars” films. This is its first adaptation for the stage, a decade after

its premiere at Sundance Film Festival. Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 5pm through 1/25. Doors open half an hour before curtain. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students. Admission: $15 general admission, $10 with student ID. 111 Grace St. THE SNOW QUEEN 1/30, 1pm and 7pm: The Snow Queen is a delightful fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson about true friendship put to the ultimate test and the power of love to overcome all evil. With great messages for all ages, this full length ballet is enhanced by beautiful sets and costumes and set to a wonderful score of classical music from great composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Beethoven Consort, Mikhail Bronner, Alexandre Desplat, Patrick Doyle, Jane Eaglen, Dmitri Shostakovich, Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikovsky and Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Admission: $10 child/student, $20 senior, $25 adult.

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by Richard Orloff follows a year in the lives of two couples, one beginning their relationship and one approaching their fiftieth anniversary. As the younger couple progresses from meeting and dating to the challenges of living together and commitment, they get advice and testimony from the older couple, who develop problems of their own when they’re influenced by the younger pair. $30 adults, $20 show only. Valentine’s Night Special menu tickets are $45/$80 couple. Doors open at 6pm. Show at 7pm. Reservations requested. Beverages and food service gratuity not included. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. theatrewilmington.com.

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SOUP TO NUTS LIVE 1/15, 7:30pm: Live, intimate concert featuring singer/song-writer/guitarist combo Catesby Jones and Susan Savia. To RSVP please email soup@whqr.org. Admission: $10 donation. MC Erny Gallery at WHQR, 254 North Front Street BACH MEETS LOUIS ARMSTRONG 1/24, 7:30pm: Ed Bach is back for another series appearance in a two-part concert, sure to please the audience. The first half is filled with a diverse mix of trumpet with pianist, Sharon Miller, and the second half will blow you away with the Louis Armstrong ensemble in full swing! St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market Street MUSIC AT FIRST 1/25, 5pm: A Trio of Chamber Music. Domonique Launey, piano; Beverly Andrews, violin; and Michael Waddell, clarinet with perform trio music of Shostakovich, Richard Strauss, and Arutiunian. First Presbyterian Church, 125 South Third St. WILMINGTON SACRED HARP SINGERS 1/25, 1:30pm: Instruction for beginners. 2-4pm Entire Group. Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. You’re invited to join in the music of

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dance ELK’S CLUB SOCIAL DANCE 1/16, 7:30pm: Come dance with us at the Elks Club. DJ and Singer Tony LaFalce has more than 4,000 songs and will glady play your requests for all kinds of music: Ballroom, Latin, Shag, Nightclug, Country, and Line Dancing. More info call Tim Gugan 3715368. Admission: S17.00 member couples, $20.00 guest couples. 5102 Oleander Drrive

THERAPEUTIC MUSIC TRAINING 2/7-8; 4/11-12; 6/5-7: Therapeutic bedside music is the mission of the Music for Healing and Transition Program, Inc. (MHTP), a 501c3 not-for-profit educational organization. MHTP offers classes at 12 sites in the U.S. and announces its classes WORKS IN PROGRESS 1/18, 2pm: Free and open to the public, donabeginning in Wilmington, NC on 10/4-5, 2014. tions appreciated. Weyerhaeuser Reception Classes will be held at the Phillips LifeCare & Hall. The Dance Cooperative, in assoCounseling Center of Lower Cape Fear Hospice ciation with Cameron Art Museum, and at the Davis Community Assisted Living and provides informal showings to afford Rehab Center. Students complete courses in five working artists a place to present works in progweekend Modules on musical and medical topics ress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing enspread out over a year, and are guided through the vironment. Open to working choreographers and course of study by an advisor. Other requirements dancers, as well as anyone who want to witness include a 45 clinical hours and a required readthe creative process through its many stages and ing list. Students may receive tuition reductions provide assistance in that process. If you are interbased on medical or musical life experience, and ested in presenting work, e-mail the dancecoopthere are scholarship funds available for students erative@gmail.com no later than the Monday prewhen enrolled in the Program. MHTP accepts ceding each showcase. 3201 South 17th Street students as well as amateur and professional musicians. Each Module teacher is a specialist IRISH STEP DANCE in his or her field, whether it be as a healthcare Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Champrofessional or professional musician. In addition, pionship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The each teacher is a working CMP with extensive studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www. experience in healthcare facilities. 910-465-0942 walshkelleyschool.com. or mhtp@mhtp.org. www.mhtp.org. $435+reg.

BABS MCDANCE STUDIO fee. Phillips LifeCare and Counseling, 1414 PhysiWilmington’s premier social dance studio featuring cians Drive group and private lessons in shag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, foxtrot, cha-cha, belly dancing, ballroom, Zumba, and more - weekly with various pricing.

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1/18: WORKS-IN-PROGRESS On January 18 at 2 p.m. the Cameron Art Museum will host the Dance Cooperative in the Weyerhauser Reception Hall. Folks will be able to see what the cooperative is working on currently and can give feedback in a supportive, nurturing environement. Choreographers and dancers will be on hand to showcase the creative process of presenting new works. The event is free, and folks should email dancecooperative@gmail.com to RSVP. visit www.babsmcdance.com or call 395-5090.

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.

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TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art CAPRICE BISTRO ART SHOW 1/14, 7pm: Bradley will be displaying a collection of works that range from his Abstract Expresionism to his candy Dot series and new A.E.F.S series. Abstract Art is a uniquely personal experience as the interpretation is dependent on you; your history, your beliefs, your loves, and the connection you create in viewing the art. 10 Market Street ANN LINDBERG: IN THE PINES 1/15, 5:30pm: This exhibit of paintings and mixed media drawings based on map imagery of the longleaf pine ecosystem is generously supposrted by a Charles L. Cahill Research Award. CAB Art Gallery Cultural Arts Building UNCW, 601 South College Rd SPECTRUM GALLERY OPEN HOUSE

1/15, 6pm: Spectrum Gallery at the Forum will host live music on Thurs, feat. saxophonist, Benny Hill from 6-8pm. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. • 1/29: Galen Hunsucker and guest.

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Spectrum Gallery, 1125-J Military Cutoff Rd. LIFE IS BUT A DREAM 1/23, 6pm: Elizabeth Darrow: Elizabeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. She is a 1967 graduate of Oberlin College (Oberlin, Ohio) where she majored in painting. She has been working in oil and collage throughout her career, usually in the manner of Abstract Expressionism. In the past few years she has had shows to benefit Wilmington’s Hospitality House, Airlie Gardens’ Butterfly House, The New Hanover Humane Society, and Canines for Service. Her work is in numerous private collections around the country, as well as being part of the permanent collection of The Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum, The Cumberland County (NC) Public Library, and in the collections of Duke University Medical Center, R.J. Reynolds, Lowes, Wells Fargo Bank, BB&T, SAS, Sara Lee, Inc., and Nations Bank. MC Erny Gallery at WHQR, 254 North Front Street FIGURATION Curated by Blair Nidds, Figuartion opens with an artist’s reception on Jan. 21 at Canapé Restaurant, 7pm ‘til. Meet the artists who have interpreted the theme through multiple mediums of art. Feat. representational design or reference to human figures, or arrangements of abstract parts.

Work hangs through Mar. 25. 1001 N. 4th Street. www.canaperestaurant.com BENEATH THE SURFACE Leslie Pearson is an artist from Fayetteville where she creates her encaustics investigating memory, identity, and the transformative value of communication. She uses narrative therapy, such as letter writing, journaling, and story telling as a starting point to visually express both lived and imagined experiences. The Big Picture Gallery at Messiah Lutheran Church, 3302 S. College Rd. Hangs through February.

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museums CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Make It Work, through 9/13/15: Encourages visitors to explore the six types of universal simple machines to learn how they make work easier. Lift levers, work with wedges, and encounter other maritime-related hands-on activities. View historic objects and images from the museum’s collection related to Wilmington’s boat and ship building history and make connections to simple machines. Sponsored by Landfall Foundation. • Fort Fisher: 150 Years, through 7/13/15: Includes hundreds of artifacts that document the history of Fort Fisher and its changing role in the community. View a selection of objects and images that shed light on the past 150 years. Examine artifacts from when Fort Fisher was a battle site.

See some of the different the ways the site has been used since 1865. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 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

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CF SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats. See “Bubble Boy” a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, and “Sheena”, a gigantic Reticulated Python big enough to swallow a human being whole! There are dozens of other incredible live specimens, from huge anacondas to deadly bushmasters from the Amazonian jungle. King Cobras 15 ft long erect their hoods and amaze you. Black Mambas, Spitting Cobras, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, Fer-delances and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. New Christmas exhibit features “Chomp” a gigantic alligator snapping turtle with a head the size of a basketball. Also brand new is the Inland Taipan from Australia, the snake having the world’s deadliest venom. Winter schedule is Wed-Sun, 11 am - 5 pm (until 6 pm on Saturday). Address: 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown River Walk, intersecting Front and Water Street.

(910)762-1669. www.capefearserpentarium.com 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) 2562569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org.

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 LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the rethe history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in stored home features period furnishings, artwork the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10amShell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over 4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Chanand Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House nel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after

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BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops com-

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by Peter Eleey, MoMA P.S 1, NY; Laura Hoptman, Dept. of Painting and Sculpture, MoMA, NY; and Heidi Zuckerman Jacobson, Nancy and Bob Magoon CEO and director, Aspen Art Museum. The exhibit is a representation of living artists’ selfselected artwork from across the state of North Carolina. Hangs through 2/12/15. • Matter of Reverence: 11/15: For over forty years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibition explores the evolution of his art and philosophy as well as his major influences including Isamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos and Ruth Duckworth. Featuring work from CAM’s permanent collection as well as loans from private and public collections including the Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC, the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC and the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC. Free for members. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,10am5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3

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children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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

film FILM OF THE MONTH 1/15, 2:30pm: Film of the Month is new at the downtown public library, at 2:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month. January’s film, from the ‘Stage to Screen’ category, is the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who became the 1960s rock group the Four Seasons. Free but for adults only, please, because of mature themes. You may BYOP (Bring Your Own Pop and Popcorn). The Library’s movie license permits the use of the movie title only on our own website, so check the online calendar at wwww.nhclibrary.org for more information. For even more movies, look for Films on Demand and Indieflix under Databases atwww.nhclibrary. org. Access to these streaming video providers is free to NHC Library cardholders. Contact Justine Roach, jroach@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6306.

NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. THREE DOC NIGHT 1/15, 7pm: Film screening event in the shop. All three films documented the growing craft beer scene in North Carolina. 12 drafts flowing behind the bar and plenty of cans and bottles to choose from while the films screen. After the 3 documentaries finish there will be Question & Answer block where you will have the opportunity to speak with the directors. Bring a fold out chair because bar stools and table chairs could be limited. Bombers Bev Co., 108 Grace Street THE MERRY WIDOW LIVE FROM MET IN HD 1/17, 1pm: A sure cure for post holiday blues...

Renee Fleming as the beguiling woman who captivates all of Paris in a sumptuous production by Broadway virtuoso director and choreographer Susan Stroman. Nathan Gunn co-stars as Danilo and will leave a dazzling impression. Not to mention the CanCan girls! Mayfaire Theatre, 900 Towne Center FAMILY MOVIE 1/24, 2:30pm: Cold enough for you? Come to the Library to enjoy a wildly popular animated family movie about extreme coldness! It’s free, and you’re welcome to bring your own covered drinks and snacks. Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6303. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St.

kids’ stuff BABY OBSTACLE COURSE 1/16, 9:30pm: This brand new library program for creepers and toddlers under age two is designed to nurture cognitive development, large motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, and memory. Children’s Librarian Mr. Scooter Hayes is your MC for the Balance Beam of Doom, Radical Rainbow Ball Pit, Treacherous Twin Tunnels, Perilous Puppet Pool, Gonge River Stones, and the Baby Block Abyss! This is a free program and registration is not required. New Hanover County Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd. Children’s Librarian Scooter Hayes, 910-798-6393 / shayes@nhcgov.com ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SURVIVAL SKILLS 1/17, 2pm: Could you defend yourself from a zombie attack? Tweens and teens are invited to learn high intensity, weapons-free self defense techniques from Professional Zombie Hunter Tony Ventimiglia and Zombie Impersonator Scooter Hayes. You’ll also learn awareness skills that can help you evade becoming a victim of live menaces as well as the undead. Come dressed as your choice of zombie or zombie hunter and be prepared for a workout. No registration is needed for this free workshop for ages 10 and up. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd KIDS AT CAM 1/17, noon: Admission by donation. Come explore our exhibitions and make art you can take home! Don’t miss the afternoon of creativity, inspiration and art! All Ages Welcome. No pre-registration necessary. Parental supervision required at all times. Kids@CAM is fun for the whole family! Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Stree

DEFENSE OF REASON 1/19, 7pm: Join the Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear at their monthly meeting for a discussion on Leon Wieseltier’s essay and a short video. Free! RSVP: www.meetup.com/humanism-182. SEACC Building, 317 Castle St. CLIPPER CURLS CONVERSATION 1/20, 8pm: Presidential Style will be hosting a networking event at The Art Off The Wall on January 20, 2015. We are very excited to present live entertainment and discuss trending beauty and barber topics. There will be food and BYOB- Bring Your Own Beverage (wine and beer only). The Art Off The Wall is located at 1048 South Kerr Avenue in Wilmington, NC 28405. We will be celebrating its official grand opening on Clippers & Curls Conversations. With this once a month event, a spin-off of Presidential Style Magazine launch will allow you to get familiar will Presidential Style and all that we have to offer. We are inviting guests to enjoy the line-up of entertainment which will include a number of talented groups and individuals that will be preforming from all over. www. presidentialstyleonline.com/clippersandcurlsilmclippers-curls-conversations-port-city-addition. Art Off The Wall, 1048 South Kerr JOE MCGILL LECTURE 1/22-23, 6:30pm: Join Joseph McGill as he gives a lecture at the Bellamy Mansion regarding The Slave Dwelling Project. http://slavedwellingproject.org/ The Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design and the UNCW Public History Program are pleased to announce a two-day symposium devoted to discussing the preservation history of slave dwellings. The symposium will feature a talk by noted preservationist and activist Joseph McGill, Jr., founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, and a panel discussion with experts on the historical memory of slavery and enslaved

peoples. Admission: $5. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market Street SMUT BOOK CLUB Meets 1/27, 6:30pm: This month’s book is “We Are Not Ourselves” by Mathew Thomas. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. LATINO BOOK CLUB 1/31, 3pm: This month, Latino Book Club will read “We the Animals” by Justin Torres about a Puerto Rican/American family and the intense bond of three brothers. The book club will have a book discussion about the novel and the issues/topics it raises. The discussion will be held in English, and all are welcome (no membership or spanish speaking required)! Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave

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Enjoy a brief discussion about Energy & Holistic Healing benefits for pets. Christine will then lead a guided meditation and send distant healing for your beloved pets. You will have a chance to share your healing intention for your pet. Please bring a current photo of your pet. Do not bring your pet unless you pre-arrange with Christine. Love donation donated to local animal rescue, $10 suggested. Eastern Therapeutic Center, 3333 Wrightsville Ave, Suite M GET UP, GET HEALTHY 1/16, 21, 29, 2pm: Are you ready to get moving and lose some pounds? This free six-week weight management program will help you learn strategies for changing your eating and exercise habits, so the pounds will stay off! Angelia Clinton

PRE-SCHOOL MEASUREMENT 1/21, 10am and 3:30pm: Play, learn, and explore math and science with your child! Kids ages 3 to 6 and their parents will learn about measurement through an interactive story time, hands-on experiments, and exploration stations. This free program is offered three times in January at different New Hanover County Library branches. Please use the calendar atwww.nhclibrary.org to register for the session of your choice. rfava@nhcgov.com / 910798-6365. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. RAP CLUB 1/26, 27, 28, 3:30pm: Choose the beat! Write the lyrics! Record the song for NHC Library’s forthcoming Rap Club album! Why? Because it’s fun, and because research proves that playing with rhyme boosts reading skills. For kids ages 8 and up. Must Preregister using the online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org, or by calling 910-798-6393, or by emailing Mr. Scooter at shayes@nhcgov. com. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut 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.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW TWEEN WORKSHOP Come join Mandy with a special class geared towards tweens (ages 10-13). Mandy will guide your tween through a practice filled with fun, exploring the playful side of yoga, as they move and dance (singing optional!). Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive #200.

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of New Hanover County’s Health Department will lead the weekly meetings, where you can monitor your progress, get motivated to make long-lasting lifestyle changes, and win door prizes. Each participant will receive a journal and workbook. No registration is needed. Contact Consumer Health Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan, mnolan@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6307. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. SMARTPHONE WORKSHOP Saturday, Jan.17, 24, and 31 at 9am at 343 South College Road in Wilmington, U.S. Cellular is offering a free Device Workshop where current or potential smartphone users can ask questions and learn about any device they are interested in. The workshop is open to everyone, and you don’t have to be a U.S. Cellular customer to attend. The iOS, Android™, Windows™ Phone and BlackBerry® options offered by U.S. Cellular enable customers to transform a smartphone to a device that meets their exact needs. Please call 910-799-8898 or 910-798-8878 for more information on this Device Workshop.

TWEEN YOGA WORKSHOP 1/18, 1:30pm: Come join Mandy with a special class geared towards tweens (ages 10-13). Mandy will guide your tween through a practice filled with fun, exploring the playful side of yoga, as they move and dance (singing optional!). Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive #200 MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION 1/19, 6pm: Free orientation for the MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-week class that will be offered February 2 - March 23, 2015 6-8pm. MBSR teaches mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga to cultivate awareness and reduce stress. Participation in MBSR has been shown to decrease stress, increase peace and

well-being, and decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain, insomnia, and fatigue. Taught by Jen Johnson, MS, MFA, LPC, RYT mindfulness teacher and psychotherapist. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave

storative yoga, and lead the audience in learning some basic poses. Yoga can help build and maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, countering the effects of aging and adding to quality of life. No registration is needed for this free program. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd

NATURE PROGRAMS Kids, ages 2-5. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St, 341.0075. Bring your “Little Explorers” out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs.

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QUENO WORKSHOP 1/21, 11am: If you are the current or incoming Chair or President of a nonprofit board of directors, this event is for you. We will spend two hours discussing the roles of a board chair, using tools to be effective in the position, and learning how to lead effective meetings. Participants will leave the training with completed action plans, communication plans, and meeting agendas. Also, participants who complete the training will be granted 1 hour of QENO coaching per organization to provide one-on-one mentoring and answer questions specific to your organization. Participants will also be granted 2 hours of technical assistance from a QENO Program Assistant or Graduate Assistant to create or revise your organization’s board orientation manual including preparing drafts of necessary board policies.

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STRESS REDUCTION CLASS 1/19 is a free orientation for the MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-week class that will be offered February 2 - March 23, 2015 6-8pm. MBSR teaches mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga to cultivate awareness and reduce stress. Participation in MBSR has been shown to decrease stress, increase peace and well-being, and decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic pain, insomnia, and fatigue. Taught by Jen Johnson, MS, MFA, LPC, RYT mindfulness teacher and psychotherapist. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave YOGA FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR 1/20, 6:30pm: Dr. Matthew Bradshaw, a chiropractor who has practiced yoga for many years, will speak about the many benefits of gentle re-

BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMENSHIP 1/22, 6:30pm: This 9 lesson, 4 week course given on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings (6:30 – 9:00 PM), covers numerous areas such as: selecting the right boat and equipment, rules of the waterways, boat handling, elementary navigation, weather, proper communications and much more.

Classes will be held at the Downtown Campus of CFCC located on Water Street. The room location will be announced. Cost is $40/person with reduced rates for members of the same household. Barry Rice brfishman@aol.com 910 515 1685. Alan DeForest deforest@yahoo.com 910 297 1094. http://a0541006.uscgauc.inf. *This course qualifies for the mandatory NC Educational Boating Safety Course Law for anyone under age 26 operating a power boat. CFCC, Water Street.

INVERSION WORKSHOP 1/25, 1:30pm: Join Jess for an all levels inversion workshop as she guides you through the basics of various inversions, beginning with headstand and moving up to forearm stands and handstands. You will first be guided towards building a proper foundation for beginning or advancing your inversion practice. Once you have established your foundation, Jess will go into the details of alignment and theory for safely going upside down! You can expect lot of tips for accessible ways to deepen your inversion practice, from whatever level you

are at. Come take your practice to new heights and fly with Jess! Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive #200 CURLING: LEARN TO CURL 1/25, 10:45 am: Learn the game of curling: delivery, sweeping, scoring, etiquette & rules. You will get a chance to play a couple ends as well. All attendees will receive a 1/2 price voucher for open curling on a following session! Please emailinfo@ coastalcurling.com to reserve a spot in advance.

Wilmington Ice House, 7201 Ogden Business Lane GOAL-SETTING FOR WRITERS 1/25, 2pm: An Interactive Workshop for Writers of All Levels in a Safe and Inspiring Environment. Do you want to achieve your writing goals in 2015? Join award-winning writer/presenter Christine Moughamian in a fun, interactive workshop focused on results. We’ll explore in a safe environment how to define, prioritize and achieve your writing goals for success in 2015. Whether you want to publish the next great American novel, complete a legacy memoir or simply record your thoughts in a journal, this workshop is for you!

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by North Carolina Sorosis, will follow the program. North Carolina Sorosis was the First Federated Women’s Club in North Carolina, dating to 1896. 910-791-6128. 20 South Cardinal Drive CAREGIVERS AND COFFEE Free monthly meeting on the third Friday of each month, 9:30am. Every day, staff and volunteers of Lower Cape Fear Hospice see the challenges faced by those caring for loved ones. Caregivers and Coffee was created to offer caregivers assistance and encouragement. Each month, LCFH will offer a Caregivers and Coffee session where caregivers can come, share their experiences, encourage each other and learn about valuable resources and support. Meetings will be facilitated by hospice staff, but will also feature topics selected by the group, including visits from other community organizations. Caregivers and Coffee will include informal conversations, learning opportunities and coffee. Chris Scott at 796-7927 or chris.scott@lcfh.org. Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Drive

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): You will never make anything that lasts forever.

Nor will I or anyone else. I suppose it’s possible that human beings will still be listening to Beethoven’s music or watching “The Simpsons” 10,000 years from today. But even that stuff will probably be gone in five billion years, when the sun expands into a red giant star. Having acknowledged that hard truth, I’m happy to announce that in the next five weeks you could begin work in earnest on a creation that will endure for a very long time. What will it be? Choose wisely!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What does your soul need on a regular basis? The love and attention of some special person? The intoxication provided by a certain drink or drug? Stimulating social interaction with people you like?

Music that drives you out of your mind in all the best ways? The English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins said that the rapture his soul needed more than anything else was inspiration— the “sweet fire,” he called it, “the strong spur, live and lancing like the blowpipe flame.” So the experience his soul craved didn’t come from an outside stimulus. It was a feeling that rose up inside him. What about you, Taurus? According to my analysis of the astrological omens, your soul needs much more than usual of its special nourishment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In 1987 California condors were almost extinct. Less than 30 of the birds remained. Then the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launched an effort to capture them all and take emergency measures to save the species. Almost 28 years later, there are more than 400 condors, half of them living in the wild. If you act now, Gemini, you could launch a comparable recovery program for a different resource that is becoming scarce in your world.

Act with urgency, but also be prepared to practice patience.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was an American statesman who served in both houses of Congress. He dearly wanted to be President of the United States, but his political party never nominated him to run for that office. Here’s the twist in his fate: Two different candidates who were ultimately elected President asked him to be their Vice-President, but he declined, dismissing the job as unimportant. Both Presidents, Harrison and Taylor, died after a short time on the job. Had Webster agreed to be their Vice-President, he would have taken their place and fulfilled his dream. In the coming weeks, Cancerian, I advise you not to make a mistake comparable to Webster’s.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In one of his poems, Rumi writes about being alone with a wise elder. “Please,” he says to the sage, “do not hold back from telling me any secrets about this universe.” In the coming weeks, Leo, I suggest you make a similar request of many people and not just those you regard as wise.

You’re in a phase when pretty much everyone is a potential teacher who has a valuable clue to offer you. Treat the whole world as your classroom.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Have you been tapping into your proper share of smart love, interesting beauty, and creative mojo? Are you enjoying the succulent rewards you deserve for all the good deeds and hard work you’ve done in the past eight months? If not I am very upset. In fact, I would be livid and mournful if I found out that you have not been soaking up a steady flow of useful bliss, sweet revelations and fun surprises. Therefore, to ensure my happiness and well-being, I command you to experience these goodies in abundance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran engineer Robert Goddard was the original rocket scientist. His revolutionary theories and pioneering technologies laid the foundations for space flight. Decades before the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, he and his American team began shooting rockets aloft. Members of the press were not impressed with his unusual ideas, however. They thought

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he was a misinformed crank. In 1920, “The New York Times” sneered that he was deficient in “the knowledge ladled out daily in our high schools.” Forty-nine years later, after his work had led to spectacular results, the Times issued an apology. I foresee a more satisfying progression toward vindication for you, Libra. Sometime soon, your unsung work or unheralded efforts will be recognized.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the plot of the TV science-fiction show “Ascension,” the U.S. government has conducted an elaborate covert experiment for 50 years. An outside investigator named Samantha Krueger discovers the diabolical contours of the project and decides to reveal the truth to the public. “We’re going full Snowden,” she tells a seemingly sympathetic conspiracy theorist. She’s invoking the name of Edward Snowden, the renegade computer administrator who in the real world leaked classified information that the U.S. government wanted to keep hidden. It might be time for you to go at least mini-Snowden yourself, Scorpio—not by spilling state secrets, but rather by unmasking any surreptitious or deceptive behavior that’s happening in your sphere. Bring everything out into the open—gently if possible. But do whatever it takes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1939 author Ernest Vincent Wright finished “Gadsby,” a 50,000-word novel. It was unlike any book ever published because the letter “e” didn’t appear once in the text. Can you imagine the constraint he had to muster to accomplish such an odd feat? In accordance with the astrological omens, I invite you to summon an equally impressive expression of discipline and self-control, Sagittarius. But devote your efforts to accomplishing a more useful and interesting task, please. For example, you could excise one of your bad habits or avoid activities that waste your time or forbid yourself to indulge in fearful thoughts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Most plants move upward as they grow.

Their seeds fall to the ground, are blown off by the wind, or are carried away by pollinators. But the peanut plant has a different approach to reproduction. It burrows its seeds down into the soil. They ripen underground, where they are protected and more likely to get the moisture they need to germinate. The peanut plant’s approach to fertility might be a good metaphor for you Capricorns to adopt for your own use. It makes sense for you to safeguard the new possibilities you’re incubating. Keep them private, maybe even secret. Don’t expose them to scrutiny or criticism.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In his poem “The Garden,” Jack Gilbert says, “We are like Marco Polo who came back/with jewels hidden in the seams of his ragged clothes.” Isn’t that true about you right now, Aquarius? If I were going to tell your recent history as a fairy tale, I’d highlight the contrast between your outer disorder and your inner riches. I’d also borrow another fragment from Gilbert’s poem and use it to describe your current emotional state: “a sweet sadness, a tough happiness.” So what comes next for you? I suggest you treat yourself to a time-out. Take a break to integrate the intensity you’ve weathered.

And retrieve the jewels you hid in the seams of your ragged clothes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “All the colors I am inside have not been invented yet,” wrote Shel Silverstein, in his children’s book “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” It’s especially important for you to focus on that truth in the coming weeks. I say this for two reasons. First, it’s imperative that you identify and celebrate a certain unique aspect of yourself that no one else has ever fully acknowledged. If you don’t start making it more conscious, it may start to wither away. Second, you need to learn how to express that unique aspect with such clarity and steadiness that no one can miss or ignore it.

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1/20, 6pm: Bi-month meetings. The support program is designed for the woman who has completed her cancer treatment journey. Jan. 6, “Putting on Your New Shoes” with Dana Reason. Jan. 20, “Healing of the Heart and Mind,” with Christine Cortina. Feb. 3, “Beautiful Inside and Out” with Nean Lazaridis. Feb. 17, “The New Reflection of You” with Meghan Martin. March 3, “Loving the Divine You: Yoga, Oils and Union” with Beth Crookham. March 17, “Look at Me Now” Celebration party. 910-799-7178 or www.womenofhopenc.org. Winter Park Baptist, 4700 Wrightsville Ave. LUPUS FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP 1/20, 6:30pm: This group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc. org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 2. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org. This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. MAPPING YOUR TOMORROW 1/29, 1pm: Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host a Begin the Conversation conference, Mapping Your Tomorrow, from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, 2 W. Fayetteville Street in Wrightsville Beach. This is the first in a series of free conferences LCFH will host throughout 2015. Mapping Your Tomorrow features presentations from Clamme; Jill Peters, at-

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Erin Pike, Healing Arts volunteer with Lower Cape TASTING HISTORY TOURS Fear Hospice. Clamme will talk about Begin the Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided Conversation, a public awareness program crewalking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist ated by LCFH. Its purpose is to encourage peodestination, the island has weathered destructive ple to identify and communicate their healthcare fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more. choices. At any time and any age, people may be Tasting History takes you through the streets of unable to express their medical wishes as a result Carolina Beach and into a few of the restaurants of injury or serious illness. Other conferences are to taste some of what the locals have to offer. in the works for March, May and July. Sessions Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and are free. For more information, contact Clamme at tasty eats. $32.50, tastinghistorytours.com. 910910-796-7943 or email Jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

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MAKE THE ULTIMATE GREEN SMOOTHIE 1/21, 7PM: Robyn Openshaw, best selling author and speaker is touring the U.S. in 2015 showing how to make the ultimate green smoothie, in 10 minutes, that increases the average person’s daily nutrition by at least 700%. Make your green smoothie a complete meal, and a superfood, inexpensively and deliciously. You’ll leave this onehour class with recipes, and a plan, to get more WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve nutrition in a day, than most Americans get in a brought in just for our customers during Free Friweek! This class is free and everyone gets two day Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass raffle tickets for lots of giveaways! Cameron Art of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy Museum, 3201 South 17th Street shop or on the back deck. And beer lovers don’t HOMEBREW COMPETITION fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and microWilmington Homebrew Competition welcomes brews. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www.wilmanyone who has a winning recipe to try and take ingtonwine.net. home Best In Show! Plus, their beer will go on tap at Front Street Brewery, where they’ll have the NONI BACCA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am-9pm opportunity to brew the winning recipe on Front (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 Street Brewery’s 10 Barrel Brewing System. Enor 9 wines; over 70 wines made on premise to try fee: $10 per entry , payable to Front St. Brewsample at any time, served by the glass or the botery. Drop off for Entries will begin Thursday, Janutle. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses ary 8th. Deadline February 25th. Entries will be and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd accepted at Front St. Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Enbegins to gather around 7pm. Craft beer selectrants will receive an individual entry to the Award tion, too. We also make special label wines for Ceremony at Ziggy’s By The Sea (208 Market St.) weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, and entry into the VIP Homebrewers Bottle Share or any event. 910-397-7617. after the awards are announced. Spectator tickets will be available for $5 at Ziggy’s by the Sea. Lo- RED BANK WINE cal Band The Coastal Collective will also be perRed Bank’s wine of the week, Sat., 1-4pm. 1001 forming. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and International Dr. 910-256-9480.

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