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I’d prefer if Pat McCrory just went to Georgia.—Megan Mullins I think this governor is against NC and all people who he considers “less than.” He is a disgrace.—Carol Nye
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McCrory is a marionette and he and his puppeteers have given the middle finger to women’s reproductive rights, education, voting rights...there’s not much to stop those of us in the film industry from getting it next. The misinformation that those against extending the incentives have received is gross. I am so scared of the truth in this article. —Kelly Sweitzer
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n Martin Luther King Day, I headed over to LINC’s urban farm to interview some volunteers with the Cape Fear Crop Mob about the day of service. Feast Down East, Food Corps, VISTA and LINC all brought people together to build raised beds, chip mulch, and try to double the production capability of the intensive farming operation out there. What, I kept finding myself wondering, would Dr, King say or do about the ongoing question of public housing in our area? This question has been pressing me for a while, yet it seems so unanswerable. It also seems to lead to an almost Groundhog Day like scenario ... allow me to iterate: It is another morning at Folks Café, merely having breakfast and arguing out the morning newspaper around the table of regulars. It is another headline about violence and death at Creekwood. There is more head shaking all around the table. The conversation shifts toward repercussions—not for the perpetrators, but for the residents who live in this madness while trying to build normal lives.
This is happening too often. “Containment” seems to be the theme, because somehow that is going to contain or prevent violence. Dr. King’s point: “A riot is the language of the unheard.” It reverberates in my brian. Well, it worked so well in Soweto, I thought. Or, really, Belfast, Warsaw, Reservations, or a half a dozen other ghettoed situations throughout modern history. Mandela has been on my mind a lot since his passing—not that he wasn’t frequently before but now more so. Perhaps that’s why my mind keeps jumping to the Soweto Uprising situation in ’76. It seems so very strange to me that we have made it this far in human history, with a strong and detailed written record, yet we still approach problems with the same failed methods of the past. About seven years ago, I heard a very interesting speech at Shabbat services in which the rabbi put forth the hypothesis that the key to ending violence in The Occupied Palestine territories was bringing McDonald’s to the area. This provocative statement was a segue for discuss-
Finding opportunities to lead a better life By: Gwenyfar Rohler
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ing the importance of a strong entrepreneurial middle class who benefited from peace and calm and, therefore, had a financial interest in peace. So, how do all these pieces of the kaleidoscope fit together in my mind? Perhaps it is time to try to address the issues facing our area as a whole, instead of containing people with greater economic struggles where the wealthy don’t have to see them. In America the path to financial security and wealth-building has largely depended upon home ownership. For many people, the plan
evaporated for a great many people who had invested in it and were depending upon it. The Housing Authority here has several programs aimed at helping low-income family purchase homes—which is marvelous. It is exactly what people need to climb the ladder of stability and success. But I was surprised to discover that in “42 U.S. Code § 1437s—Public Housing HomeOwnership and Management Opportunities”—the code establishing and governing public housing— that there has been a provision made for the possible purchase of a public-housing proj-
“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.” - Nelson Mandela. has been to buy a house, improve it, and, as the market grows and the property appreciates in value, sell it for a profit. The speed and frequency of this process changes. Some people love buying, improving, and flipping houses, while others buy a house large enough to raise a family and then when their kids are grown and retirement looms, sell the big house to finance their retirement downsizing. Admittedly, since 2008, that scenario has
from a newly formed resident management corporation, and then 10 years later got a job in North Dakota, I would be able to sell the condo for a fair market price that reflected any improvements I had made to it and any appreciation in the property due to the market. The stipulations would be that I would have to sell it to either another family that qualified for low-income housing assistance or to the resident’s council corporation. I could take the equity I had built in the property and use it to move my family and start a new life. Wow. Maybe this is part of the answer? Not only does the housing authority have several pro-
grams for helping to fund such a scenario and to support the resident’s council should they choose to peruse something like this, but our area is filled with people who could contribute through volunteered legal services, mediation, financial counseling, and strategic planning, to name but a few pieces of the puzzle. Rather than ignoring it or labeling it, maybe the solution is to look for a way for us to come together as a community and lift everyone up from poverty to stability. Gwenyfar Rohler is the author or ‘Promise of Peanuts,’ which can be bought at Old Books on Front Street, with all monies donated to local nonprofit Full Belly Project.
ect by its resident’s council. In other words, the tenants could purchase the property and manage it themselves. To my layman’s reading, it appears that once the resident’s council has formed a corporation to do this, they may either rent the individual units or sell them as condos to people who qualify for low-income housing. So, hypothetically using myself as an example, if I purchased a condo at Creekwood,
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n President Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address, he called for the country to “ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” A 7-year-old little girl in Winston-Salem took note and found inspiration in his call to action. As fate would have it, Elizabeth Redenbaugh not only would live up to Kennedy’s words, she would work throughout multiple community sectors to ensure its power. Such was the case in 2008 when the lawyer served on the New Hanover County Board of Education and fought against their antiquated redistricting plan, which further segregated kids based on socioeconomic and racial status. As the only board member with children in the school system, she wanted to see equal opportunity spread throughout education, to allow future leaders a chance to grow and learn from each other, and have the same opportunities for success post academia. Redenbaugh’s stance led to numerous accolades, including one based on her hero, the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, and locally the YWCA’s Women of Achievement Award in 2012. Thus it came as no surprise when a few days after current representative Thom Goolsby released he would not seek re-election for his seat in Senate District 9, Redenbaugh threw her name into the hat. She pledges to continue her fight toward NC’s severe need for proper education and teacher’s rights, as well as support causes that can reverse the shaky ground NC’s reputation has stood on nationwide over the last few years. “I have always felt a call on my life toward public service and fervently believe in the concept of servant leadership,” Redenbaugh tells encore. The former lawyer—who served in multiple representations from civil litigation to workers’ personal injury to wrongful death, family law to domestic mediation services—says her analytical ability, attention to detail, logical reasoning and persuasiveness all are characteristics gained through her profession which will further her cause toward justice for all NC citizens. Redebaugh talks to encore about women and LGBT rights, her support of film incentives and small business owners, and generating civilized common ground between parties in the Senate to effectively serve NC constituents. encore (e): Tell us about your decision to run for Senate; what was its impetus? Elizabeth Redenbaugh (ER): Over the past year Governor McCrory and the Republican legislature have put NC public education not on a race to the top, but rather on a race to the bottom. As a former member of the New Hanover County Board of Education, I felt it was a moral imperative that I join the race as a champion for public education.
Our children have the greatest stake in the future of our state and yet they have the least capacity to control it. Our General Assembly has failed to properly fund public education, cutting almost a half billion dollars in the last year alone. Millions of dollars have been siphoned from public education to fund a voucher program that will benefit for-profit, private schools. NC has plummeted to 46th in the nation in teacher pay. The systematic dismantling of public education by our General Assembly has sent teacher morale plummeting to an all-time low. We are now beginning to experience a mass exodus of our best and brightest teachers from our schools. Who does this hurt? Our children. We must do our best to secure the future for all children. A vibrant public education system, pre-K through the community college and public university system, can set them on a path toward a thriving career, and away from crime and the need to depend upon government assistance. Education has always been the fuel for economic growth in our country. We must never lose sight of that fact. e: What are the most significant points you feel need to be addressed first and how? ER: While I feel passionate about myriad issues; I feel compelled to give first priority to education and jobs. As your state Senator, one of my immediate actions will be to stand with former Governor Jim Hunt and work to raise our teacher pay to the national average. I will work tirelessly to gain the bipartisan support needed to make the necessary funding commitments. I will dedicate my term to developing a successful economy that creates good jobs and improves the quality of life for all North Carolinians. Unfortunately, our assembly has pursued a failed strategy that undermines the investments we need to make in infrastructure, education and innovation—key ingredients to promoting job growth. Seventy-five percent of the tax cuts initiated by this assembly went to the top 5 percent of taxpayers. Their tax cuts for big corporations and the wealthy will not boost our economy or create more job but will result in middle- and low-income families paying more taxes. A number of credits and deductions have been eliminated. The dramatic increase in the income gap between the top 1 percent of Americans and the remaining 99 percent over the last 10 years has blown a hole in the trickle-down economics theory. More money in the pockets of middleand low-income families will increase demand for goods and services. A business that gets a tax cut will not hire if it cannot sell what it makes. When Governor McCrory took office, he claimed to want to rebrand NC in order to spur economic development. NC has been rebranded, but not in the way Governor McCrory intended. Our state’s national reputation over the last two
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IN COURAGE AND HONOR: Democrat Elizabeth Redenbaugh accepts the John F. Kenney in Courage Award for her work on the NHC Board of Education and her fight against their antiquated redistricting policies. Courtesy photo
years has dropped from one of the 10 best in the nation to one of the worst. In order to attract good businesses to NC, I will make better choices such as alleviating the tax burden on middle and lower income North Carolinians, as well as making solid investments in education, research and development, and a modern infrastructure. e: How do you feel our current Senate seatholder did in performing for his constituents? What do you plan on doing differently in working for the people? ER: I feel our current Senator failed to serve half of his constituents. Rather than thoughtfully and respectfully listening to those who disagreed with him, our Senator literally wrote them off as “morons.” I take my duty as a public servant very seriously. I will treat all my constituents with the dignity, value and the respect they deserve regardless of whether they agree with me. If I fail to listen, I might miss an opportunity to find the solution to a pressing problem. Our current Senator’s track record of making incendiary comments damages the very core of our democracy. I plan to hold open forums throughout my campaign and time in office to hear the needs of the people. [Anyone who would like to schedule a forum at a location can contact Erin Rogers, Redenbaugh’s campaign manager, at erin@elizabethforncsenate.com.] e: Tell us what you think the driving force is behind socioeconomic and racial segregation
in NHC’s school system? What should we be doing to rectify it? ER: The driving force behind racial and socioeconomic segregation in New Hanover County Public Schools is undoubtedly the board of education’s refusal to engage in data-driven decision-making. Only 1.1 percent of high-poverty schools are consistently high performing. Yet, our board has intentionally drawn attendance zones that have resulted in schools where the number of students receiving free and reduced lunch (a stand-in for poverty level) has far exceeded 95 percent. Board members have fed the fears of our community, claiming racial and socioeconomic balance can only be achieved by bussing children across town. That is simply not true. During one redistricting forum, I recall an opponent of school diversity advocating for a particular map that actually achieved diversity because he could not tell the difference between the various maps. Although the vast majority of people do not support segregation, it is our direction, not our intention, which determines our destination. The destination we have reached is that of segregated schools. As your representative in Raleigh, I will make certain our school board, as well as those throughout the state, fulfills their duty to provide every student equal access to a quality education and an equal opportunity to succeed in life. e: Growing up in NC, would you say you had a different or better experience in the public school system than what students get now? ER: As a child, I attended Winston-Salem, Forsyth County Public Schools. My experience has differed from that of my three children who attend New Hanover County public schools, in that there was far greater diversity in my classes. With diversity in the classroom, children learn how to be productive members of a multicultural society.
Real change happens in the context of relationships. When diversity is absent, we cannot build relationships and instead build walls that breed fear of others not like us. There was also less emphasis on high-stakes testing. Our teachers are too often called to “teach to the test” to the detriment of our students. One thing that has remained the same is the dedication of caring and professional teachers who inspire and change the lives of their students. e: Per women’s rights and LGBT issues: What’s your first call to action? ER: Over the last few years, I have become deeply convicted that it is not my place to force my choices on others through the political process. I am particularly mindful of that fact when I stop to consider that I have not walked in the shoes of those, for example, in the LGBT community or women faced with an unwanted pregnancy. A woman’s unique perspective is desperately needed in the General Assembly. Only 20 percent of the current members of the NC Senate are women, while women make up 51 percent of both New Hanover County’s and NC’s population. Until we have more female members of the Senate, we will be unable to ensure that the policies crafted there account for interests specific to women. My first call to action would be to reverse the decision that [states] offering abortion services must meet ambulatory surgical center standards. Our state’s existing regulation standards are effective and the NC Department of Health and Human Services should have the resources they need to inspect those centers more often. Requiring such clinics to meet ambulatory surgical center standards may force their closure, to the detriment of the women who rely upon them for medical care. Health care services offered at Planned Parenthood in Wilmington cost roughly half of what it would cost to receive the same services at a private OB/GYN office. While abortion procedures make up approximately 20 percent of the services offered at Planned Parenthood in Wilmington, most of the work in the office is dedicated to women’s health services—breast exams, Pap tests, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, UTI treatment, birth control, pregnancy tests and well check-ups. The passage of Amendment One [stating marriage is only legal between a man and a woman] in May 2012 went a long way to demean a group of people who could not legally marry in NC. Placing that referendum on the ballot was bad for business. Corporate America respects hard work, talent and creativity and has extended same-sex benefits to their employees. How can we lure the next Google to NC when we are limiting a segment of their workforce? As a member of the Senate, I will work toward achieving equal rights for all. I would work to prevent job discrimination. While this is an LGBT issue, also it is one that cuts across race, class and region. I would like to reaffirm current anti-bullying legislation, along with advocating for better faculty training on LGBT bullying issues. Cyber-bullying has only increased since the passage of this legislation, leading to an increase in school violence and even suicides. As adults, we must stand firm that
bullying of any sort will not be tolerated. e: Tell us your stance on the NC film incentive; have you felt the effects of it personally? How do you propose we ensure it sticks? ER: I am 100 percent pro-film incentives. I understand the film industry generates much needed jobs for our area. Our family has quite a few friends who work in various capacities within the film industry. If the film industry pulled out of NC, they would be forced to leave as well. The current film incentive legislation is scheduled to sunset at the end of this calendar year. Steps must be taken now to eliminate the sunset provision and maintain our film incentives as they currently stand. e: Are you a small business owner? How do you support community-owned businesses, and what do they need to continue to flourish and succeed in our ever-changing economy? ER: I am an attorney and have, in the past, run my own firm. My husband is currently a small business owner. Small businesses need the governmental agencies they interact with to be run efficiently and not unnecessarily hinder small business owners. Thoughtful stewardship of taxpayer dollars will also keep taxes to a minimum, which benefits everyone, including small business owners. As your Senator, I will also support the use of performance-based financial incentives in order to attract businesses to our area. e: What do you need most to win this election? ER: Since I am currently focused on fund-raising, financial support immediately comes to mind. Unfortunately, a candidate’s ability to raise funds translates into their ability to effectively communicate their message to the voters. However, what I need most is for the people who believe in me to speak up, and share with the community examples of my servant leadership and why they feel I should be elected to the NC Senate. Actions speak louder than words. My record of public and volunteer service illustrates my level of commitment and dedication to improving the lives of those who call New Hanover County home. e: Should you win, how will you bridge the gap between disparate political beliefs and systems; what do you think politicians need to do to more effectively work together and for the people? ER: I have had conversations with individuals who have represented our area in Raleigh in the past. Their stories have a similar thread: Legislators used to fiercely debate the issues in the General Assembly and then, putting their differences aside, go out for a friendly meal together. I am told this does not happen anymore. Efforts must be made to restore civility to our political process and it starts by building relationships. Just because someone does not agree with you on an issue does not make them evil or your enemy. My husband and I have been happily married for 20 years and we do not agree on every issue. Disagreement does not have to end in discord. We have lost the ability to compromise, which is one of the most important aspects of our democracy. The lack of civility in Raleigh, or Washington for that matter, adds nothing to the substance of our political discourse and ultimately undermines our system of government.
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Technology numbs minds to arts and humanity By: Mark Basquill
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ast weekend I completed “The Circle,” Dave Eggers’ creepy, brilliant story exploring our TAD (Technology Addiction Disorder), and agreed to see 2013’s “Sexiest Woman Alive,” Scarlett Johansson on the big screen with my wife. But rather than getting to see the talented Ms. Johansson, the film extended Dave Eggers questions about the wisdom of asking our technology to solve all our problems. “Her” is about a sad dude in a sad culture that falls in love with its technology, particularly an intimate evolving operating system. Before I go any further, let me clearly state, “I’m NOT a Luddite!” Anyone questioning technology has to write that disclaimer otherwise people panic and think you advocate waging peace, gathering nuts and berries, and reading poetry. I don’t have a beef with technology. I do question what we expect of our tools. “The Circle” and “Her” both expose our expectations for what they are; flaws in our operating systems. Politicians and corporations fear a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) crisis. Anthony Carnevale, a director of Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, which has published papers that point to a shortage of STEM grads even went so far as to say, “We believe in the future, and in science and technology. We all believe in the deus ex machina that will save us.” “Holy Frankenstein, Batman!” I fear an excessive focus on STEM skills may shrivel our roots. The corporate economy may suffer because of a lack of critical thinking and binary logic, but a shortage of radical compassion, creative thinking, and literary logic will kill us. Luckily, Robin Clayton, Ashley High theater teacher helped remind me there’s still a chance that poetical thinking will help save our souls from machines and markets. She asked me to judge New Hanover County’s 2013 “Poetry Out Loud” competition at the Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center. I’m a lousy choice for that. Any student with the courage to stop tweeting or texting long enough to memorize Anne Sexton has already
won. They are on the path of fully developing their humanity. From her resume, the contest winner, Ashley High School senior Lizzie Rhoades, is as fascinating as she is articulate—with wide-ranging interests befitting any a human artist (as opposed to human asset, resource, or operating system). Another hopeful sign for me was the number of people at Kenan auditorium to hear author Tim O’Brien speak at UNCW. Mr. O’Brien reminded us all that although STEM skills may be economically advantageous, they don’t tell the whole story, can’t distinguish accuracy from truth, and don’t understand our wars with the lesser angels of our nature. But as Tim O’Brien shared how he wove his Vietnam combat experiences into stories, all I could think of was that he shouldn’t have any combat experiences to write about. In 1914 Silicon Valley STEM types predicted that our industrial strength killing capacity would actually save us from ourselves. After 37 million WWI deaths they said the same thing. They called WWI, “The War to End all War.” Of course, 100 years ago a lot of these same people predicted STEM advances would provide personal rocket packs and bubbled cities with climate control by now. Our technology would eliminate disease and poverty and war. We would work only 4 hours a day to survive comfortably, leaving most of our brief flicker of existence to fully develop our creative potential. The story is always the same; technology will save us from ourselves. Technology does improve efficiency and accuracy. Processed food is cheap. Assault weapons are more efficient than muskets. The NSA is better at surveillance than J. Edgar Hoover. Satellite guided drones are more precise than carpet bombing. But alas, alack, each STEM problem efficiently solved creates 10 more moral dilemmas! These human problems seem better suited for a Shakespeare or a Sexton—or perhaps, a Lizzie Rhoade sthan Silicon Valley or Wall Street. OK, Shakespeare alone can’t save us, but neither can all the STEM recruits in all the Silicon Valleys of all the world. In the stories that ring most true it is our humanity that saves us from our technology. Resistance is not futile! Become human. Forget the STEM for a second. Water the roots! Tell a story. Recite a poem. Or better yet, write one yourself.
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Ironies Celebrity Ironies: (1) In December, a California appeals court endorsed actor Tippi Hedren’s victory suing the lawyer who had earlier failed to win compensation for her from a 2006 studio accident. In Hedren’s most famous movie role, she was attacked by birds in Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic film, and in 2006 had been clobbered by falling scenery caused by
Fine Points of the Law Michael Robertson, 31, argued via a lawyer before Massachusetts’s highest court in November that his arrest for taking “upskirt” photographs of a woman on the subway should be tossed out -- asserting that he has a constitutional right to take pictures of anything that is not covered up in public. Said his lawyer (a woman), noting that the victim’s skirt provided only partial covering, “If a clothed person reveals a body part whether it was intentional or unintentional, he or she cannot expect privacy.” (Robertson’s case had been suspended at the trial court while he seeks a ruling on his legal interpretation.) Legislation, Not the Constitution, Is the Supreme Law of the Land: The December federal court decision, by Judge William Pauley, dismissing a challenge to the National Security Agency’s phone surveillance program, suggested that even if a citizen might prove that his constitutional right to privacy was being violated, that person could never know it in the first place and thus never challenge, because Congress purposely made the NSA program secret. In fact, wrote Judge Pauley, the alleged constitutional violation that created the current lawsuit only came to light because of the unauthorized leaks by Edward Snowden. Therefore, if Congress never amends its se-
The Aristocrats! Love the One You’re With: (1) Lydell Coleman, 36, was charged with felony indecent exposure in Seattle in December. He had allegedly dropped his pants outside the Sub Shop at Westwood Village and begun “humping” the front window. (2) Edwin Tobergta, 34, was sentenced to 11 months in prison in No-
vember after his earlier guilty plea in Hamilton, Ohio, to “having sex,” naked, with a rubber pool float, in front of children. (3) An inebriated Andrew Davidson, 25, was arrested in July on a train between Aberdeen, Scotland, and Glasgow after foisting himself on a beverage cart and “humping” it, shouting “I want to kiss you, I want to (have sex with) you.”
Least Competent Criminals According to a police report, Tevin Monroe, 31, walked into a McDonald’s in Norfolk, Va., in December to inquire about a job, asked a manager for an application, and was told that the form was available online and that he should go download it. The manager’s response left Monroe dissatisfied, and he lifted his shirt to show the manager the gun in his waistband. The manager quickly located a paper application for Monroe (but also discreetly summoned police, who arrived and arrested Monroe while he was still filling out the form).
Suspicions Confirmed University of Alabama football fan Adrian Briskey, 28, was charged in December with the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old woman (also a Bama fan) at a postgame gathering in Hoover, Ala., to commiserate over the team’s last-second loss to arch-rival Auburn. According to the victim’s sister, Briskey was angry at the woman because she was insufficiently distraught at the game’s outcome.
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Compelling Explanations Pastor Ray Scott Teets, 66, of Fallen Timbers Community Chapel in Springhill Township, Pa., arrested in November for alleged “inappropriate contact” with an 11-year-old girl (daughter of parishioners) on at least three occasions, denied to police that the meetings were inappropriate. The girl, he said, requested counseling with him and suggested that the sessions take place in the storage shed in back of the chapel. (The girl said there were six meetings, lasting about 15 minutes each, and denied initiating them.) Robert Bourque, 55, was convicted of DUI in Sarnia, Ontario, in October, but continued to deny the charge. He admitted he had four beers on the day of the traffic stop but said the Breathalyzer result was misleading because he had recently poured alcohol into his ears to test his theory about how Jesus healed the sick. (Bourque was acting as his own lawyer.) Toronto Sun, 10-11-2013] The mother and other relatives of William Medina, 24, said they felt hurt by the public’s comments suggesting that Medina and his partner in the November Reading, Pa., armed robbery were “thugs.” William was a “family man” -- “no big hard criminal,” his mother said. The two robbers, armed and wearing masks, were gunned down by a Krick’s Korner customer who said he feared the worst when he saw the robbers leading a store employee at gunpoint into a back room. A Medina cousin said he deplored people’s taking the law into their own hands.
birds nesting in an attic over a stage. (2) A man who won a Hollywood raffle to watch the finale of “Breaking Bad” with cast members was arrested in Fort Myers, Fla., in January and faces his own intent-to-sell drug charges. Two weeks earlier, unrelated to the show or the raffle, a man with the same name as the show’s protagonist (Walter White) was sentenced in Billings, Mont., to 12 years in prison on drug charges. Too Much Information: Arvind Kejriwal, fresh from his electoral victory as chief minister of the state of New Delhi, India, was to report to work on Monday, Dec. 30th, to begin fulfilling his anti-corruption administration -- one that promised unprecedented “transparency” to make government visible to constituents. However, the transparency of his first public announcement was perhaps overthe-top -- that he was taking the day off because of a bout of diarrhea. Said a colleague, “When the chief minister gives you a minuteby-minute update on his bowel movements, hail democracy.” Officials in Taiji, Japan, announced in October they would build a tourist attraction to publicize a nearby annual dolphin cull in which thousands are killed. Park planners hope to attract visitors to swim and cavort in pools among the lovable, captured dolphins -- and also to dine on dolphin meat (and rare whale meat) scored from the culls. Conservationists are of course disgusted by the project.
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Self-Appreciation Everyone’s Above Average: Ask Americans how they stand compared to their fellow countrymen, and in survey after survey, the vast majority rank themselves “above average” in such areas as driving skill, sexual prowess, and general honesty. A recent study of English prisoners, published in the British Journal of Social Psychology, revealed that those miscreants think they, too, are in the upper half. They rate themselves above average (whether compared to Britons in prison or in society at large) in compassion, generosity, dependability, trustworthiness and honesty. In fact, the only trait on the University of Southampton survey on which the criminals failed to rank themselves as better than the typical Brit was “law-abidingness.” On that trait, the inmates rated themselves merely as “average.”
Perspective For nearly 30 years, until 2007, the U.S. national symbol, the bald eagle, was endangered and protected, but officially they (along with golden eagles) are now so insignificant that the government is willing to endure dozens of them being chopped to death annually in the blades of “clean energy” wind turbines. An Associated Press investigation in December revealed that the federal government is purposely ignoring the eagles’ attrition out of fear that outraged conservationists’ campaigns will hinder development of wind power as an alternative to coal-produced electricity. (Another recent AP investigation revealed a similar painful choice in the continued commitment to ethanol as a cleaner alternative fuel even though that cleanliness is being increasingly questioned, and even though ethanol production requires the massive diversion of corn that could inexpensively feed millions of hungry people worldwide.)
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News of the Weird
Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
03.27.14 | Kenan Auditorium | 8pm “[Washburn is] a daring, definite talent.”
- WALL STREET JOURNAL
“[Fleck is the] most popular living banjoist…push[ing] the instrument beyond bluegrass terra firma into jazz, classical music and beyond.” - NEW YORK TIMES Tickets: $25 - $35 (reserved seating)
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A Man and His Passion:
ookstores possess a particular temperament. They flee from the ordinary and always present a certain character. There is added warmth, with the shelves and the walls stuffed with books—both old and new. With soft and welcoming music permeating the floor, the added artistry of piano-playing provides no distraction; only a peaceful backdrop to one’s adventurous search for their next favorite novel. Old Books on Front Street welcomes this little twist to their store on Sunday afternoons. Beside the book spines of Salinger and Hemingway sits James Jarvis at his piano every seventh day of the week. He is tucked in a corner of the store with novels all around him. A wonderful blend of ambient melodies and harmonies float from beyond the wooden bookshelves. The dim glow of lamplights hover as comfortable chairs and couches beckon readers to become an audience for this highly talented pianist. Upon opening “The Hour I First Believed” to chapter one, a backdrop of jazz improvisation tickles the keys. The hammers and strings jump up and down, and the breaths of Jarvis infuse every note.
“After playing at the Calico Room three nights a week for about a year and a half, it was just time to move on and find another venue for my piano,” Jarvis says of his Yamaha P1 Model, built in 1960. “I was doing a walkabout downtown one day, scoping out the possibilities, and I wandered into Old Books. As I was walking through the bookstore, I spoke to [its owner] Gwenyfar [Rohler] about looking for a venue to place the piano. She said, ‘Why not here?’ And the rest is, as they say, recent history.” Rohler loves what Jarvis has added to the bookstore. “He has his own following,” she says, laughing. “I’m serious! James and the piano bring an entirely different group of people into the store. They hear it, grab a book, and stick around. It provides a live connection of the old history between both literature and music—a perfect marriage.” More than just a vessel for Jarvis’ playing, the piano welcomes anyone who would like to give it a whirl. Since its arrival on October 1st, there hasn’t been a single day where someone hasn’t come in and complied. Ever the professional, though, Jarvis has been playing the piano for 35 years now.
James Jarvis talks about his Yamaha P1 and mastering his craft By: Chris Pendergast
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Still, he considers himself no master of the craft. “I find,” he says, “that after all these years I’m still constantly learning. I’m a student of the instrument and it’s one unbelievable teacher.” Jarvis discovered his muse while playing his grandmother’s Hawaiian guitar and listening to Cleveland rock stations on his AM radio. He went on to study music theory and history for a summer at Toronto University and then back in Ohio at Hiram College. Then and there he fell in love with the piano and began composing music. “I had been around pianos most of my life,” Jarvis recalls. “But it wasn’t until I spent hundreds of hours practicing on the old Steinway grands that were in the practice rooms at Hiram that I realized this was something that would be a part of me for the rest of my life.” His first few gigs came from performing several times live on WKSU’s late night “Fresh Air” radio program. A decade ago, Jarvis touched down in Wilmington. Since his arrival, he has played at The Harp, The Calico Room and at the late-and-great Soapbox. Not only can folks find him at Old Books every Sunday, he plays at The Art Factory off Surry Street every last Friday of the month. Occasionally he is there the fourth and fifth Fridays as well, to accompany the openings and closings of scheduled art exhibits. Jarvis credits the piano as a roadmap of music. “It’s so visual,” he says. “The keys are placed in such a repetitious way that you can look down and see the path of notes that it wants you to take.” And though Jarvis’ forte is the acoustic piano, he has played electric keyboard at different art fund-raisers and on local stages. The Yamaha P1 at Old Books is an extremely rare model because, actually, 1961 is the first year that Yamaha imported their pianos into the United States. This model remains a first in the country. “It’s like a utility piano for me,” Jarvis says. “I’ve had it for eight years, and I love to put it in different locations temporarily to try and reach people.” Jarvis’ piano that sits in The Art Factory is one of his favorites. It’s a 6’ 6’’ Henry F. Miller, built in Wakefield, Massachusetts, over 100 years ago—“114 years old to be exact,” Jarvis beams. “It came in on a horse and wagon. The best models are the ones that morph in time’ the tone will become much richer.” Jarvis knows his trade. He works at Piano and Organ Distributors and finds himself constantly surrounded by the instrument. “Each [piano] has a distinct personality,” he assures. “You cannot simply judge a piano. It just has to feel right. You can give me the best piano in the world, but if it doesn’t click with me, I’ll take one that
I’ve had for years over it.” His passion becomes apparent upon every word he utters about the instrument; more so, it comes through in his playing. Experiencing the live connection between Jarvis and his piano is like eavesdropping on a conversation between two old friends—exquisitely simple. When stepping into the bookstore on Front Street on Sundays, one can never know what to expect. Jarvis is an improvisational artist and feeds off of the energy around him. He also has an abundance of material that he still deems in development. Jarvis takes good care of his work. “All my compositions are like my children,” he says. “I love them all, and with time and nurturing they each take on a life on their own.” “Southern Landscapes”—a sampler of styles and arrangements that represent the body of his work—showcases great examples of his depth and aptitude as a player. Yet, the isolated sound of a studio recording is nothing compared to hearing Jarvis live. Both “Blue Sky” and “Mystic Path” express experimental tendencies and evoke feelings of peace and serenity (check them out on Jarvis’ Facebook and ReverbNation pages). Heading back into Old Books to commence his second and final hour, Jarvis turns to me, “I’ll leave you with this,” he says. “Sometimes, in a smaller town like Wilmington, you have to create your own venues. I constantly call different places, and try and make my own opportunities to show this city what I have to offer.” Ultimately, it’s Wilmington’s gain that Jarvis and his best friend can keep intimating conversations in these public settings. Accidentally walking into one of his discussions can be a transformative affair.
DETAILS Pianist James Jarvis Every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Old Books on Front Street 249 N. Front Street January 31st, 6:30 p.m. The Art Factory 721 Surry Street Free!
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Purse Swap Wednesday, February 12 • 7-10 PM $15 for members; $17 non-members Celebrate the exhibit opening of Collection Selections: Handbags! Enjoy wine, appetizers, and sweets with your friends. Swap your gently used purse(s), limit three, for something “new!”
Giveaways*
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Bobbi Brown & Chanel samples from Belk at Independence Mall
Haircut & style from TZQ Hair at Colour Bar
Mary Kay samples from sales director Tyler Zwan Quadrio
Candy Pegram & Crescent Moon art
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by Feb. 7 Cindy: 910-798-4372 canzalotti@nhcgov.com
Tony Silvagni Surf School surf lesson Handmade purse from Sarah Garguilo Clinique sample bags from Belk at Independence Mall Artful Notions & Coastal Creations jewelry Adaria Home Accents silk flower arrangement
CAPE FEAR MUSEUM
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814 Market St. • Wilmington www.capefearmuseum.com
Sat., Feb. 8 & Sun. Feb. 9 Starts at 10 a.m.
Stand Where Soldiers Stood l 149th Battle of l
Forks Road Reenacted on the Civil War Site at
a Cameron Art Museum d Watch soldiers in uniform, up close as they engage in a reenactment of the battle with infantry and artillery. You haven’t seen this Civil War featuring U.S. Colored Troops as they fought in this historic battle. Also enjoy music, food vendors, family programming, camp life, sutlers, pottery & more.
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Port City food lovers,
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Blue Asia Sealevel City Gourmet Jamaica’s Comfort Zone Pizzetta’s Pizzeria Tandoori Bites Hieronymus Seafood Siena Trattoria Casey’s Buffet
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TULSA QUEEN: Legendary artists Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell will play at Kenan Auditorium on Saturday, February 1st. Photo by David McClister
WEDNESDAY, January 29 Karaoke (9pm) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050
DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401
Karaoke With DJ AMP —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621
Karaoke —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373
Open Mic hosted by Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; drums, amps, full PA provided) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland; 859-7188
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—Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776
Jammin’ with Jax: George Gardos, Leroy Harper Jr., Terry Nash, Larry Tull, Steve King, Gerard Torchio (7-10pm) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr.; 859-7374 Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ Lord Walrus
Benny Hill (jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 open mic night —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St.; 762-2091 Jeremy Norris (8pm-12am; Country/Rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 Jim Nelson smith (7pm; $1; country) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 231-5871 Lucero w/ jonny fritz (9pm; $15/$20; country/punk) —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; 769-4096 Ron Wilson (8-10pm; Americana) — Bottega Gallery & Art Bar, 208 N Front St.; 763-3737
Blackboard Specials 100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week
MONDAY S.I.N NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Draft Selections $4 Flavored Bombs • 50% off Apps 6pm til close NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 New Belgium selections (Fat Tire, Ranger IPA, Rampant IPA) $5 Jameson • Half Off Wings! WEDNESDAY $2.75 Miller Lite, $4 Wells, 50% off All Bottles of wine Nutt St. Improv on 2nd Floor @ 8:30 THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Harpoon IPA Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka, 50¢ Steamed Oysters and Shrimp Open Mic Comedy: Doors @ 8 - Show @ 9 FRIDAY $2.75 Bud Light, $3.25 Stella, $4 Fireballs Live Music on the Patio SATURDAY $2.75 Coors Light, $3.25 Bud Light Lime, $5 Jager Live Music on the Patio SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite, $10 Domestic Buckets (5) $4 Mimosas, $4 Bloody Mary’s
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A CLOCKWORK CALICO: The Chapel Hill based neo-psychedelic band, Clockwork Kids, will perform with Deep Ecology and It Looks Sad That’s Why I Said It Was You at the Calico Room on Saturday, February 1st.
thursDAY, january 30 Open Mic —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 DJKahuna —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Open Mic —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 Discotheque Thurs. with DJ’s DST and Matt Evans —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington mike o’donnell (8pm-12am) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 Open Mic/Songwriters Night 7-10pm —Grinder’s Cafe, 5032 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 859-8266 Jazz night with Marc Siegel 6pm-8pm —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. (Mayfaire), Wilmington, NC. (910) 509-2844 Fire & Drums —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Karaoke (7pm-12am) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach Thirsty Thursday Team Trivia with Sherri “So Very” (7-9pm)
—Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 399-3266
—Sweet N’ Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Pl.; 256-0115
DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401
friday, january 31
Open Mic Night with Dennis Brinson (8pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621
DJ DST and SBz —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington
Top 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301
Karaoke with Mike Norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204
DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499
DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109
DJ Shaft —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219
House/Techno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301
Trivia with Steve (8:30pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607
DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499
DJ Lord Walrus (house, dance, hip-hop) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776
DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401
Karaoke —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 2562269 temple5 (Free; jazz, hip-hop) —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St.; 762-2091 bryan elijah smith (9pm; AlternativeAmericana) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 marbin (9pm; instrumental rock) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 fried lot (90’s Covers)
Karaoke —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 DJ Milk and Matt Evans —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St. DJ Turtle —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC Karaoke w/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 DJ
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—Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ dr. jones (old school hip-hop) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776 Karaoke (9pm) —Schreiner’s Restaurant, 2206 Carolina Beach Rd.; 762-0220
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millenia funk’n (10pm-2am; $5; electric) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 machine gun (10:30pm, covers) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-3838 joe hero (foo fighters tribute), w/ bulls on parade (Rage against the machine tribute) (10pm; $7) —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; 769-4096 pet names, dearest we (indie pop rock) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 kim disco (8pm; folk/pop-rock) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 821-0362 brent stimmel (singer/songwriter) —Sweet N’ Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Pl.; 256-0115 overtyme (7-10pm; Eclectic Mix) —Gabby’s Lounge (Holiday Inn Resort), 1706 N. Lumina Ave., 256-2231
open mic night (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. 763-2223
BeachBilly brothers (8pm-midnight; country rockabilly) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; 707-0533
tuesday, february 4
Stray local (7pm; free; Southern Old Time, Blues and R&B) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 231-5871
Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001
dubtown cosmonauts, the david dixon band (8pm; $5; eclectic, covers) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Clockwork Kids (Neo-Psychedelic Rock), Deep Ecology (jazz , psychedelic, blues), It Looks Sad That’s Why I Said It Was You (indie/Experimental) (7pm) —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St.; 762-2091 emmylou harris & Rodney Crowell (8pm10pm; $55; americana) — Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 962-3500 jason ashby (8pm; new age piano) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 821-0362 jim quick & the coastline band (9pm; $10/$15; soul and blues) —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; 769-4096 Timmy Pierce (7-10pm; Acoustic Mix) —Gabby’s Lounge (Holiday Inn Resort), 1706 N. Lumina Ave., 256-2231
DJKahuna —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044
DRUMMING with Ron & Eric (6:30-8:30pm) —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 Open Mic w/ John Ingram —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 DJ Keybo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 DJ Lee Pearson/shagging —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 World Tavern Trivia hosted by Mud —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 College Night Karaoke —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Drumming with Ron and Eric(6:30-8:30pm) — Bottega Gallery & Art Bar, 208 N Front St.; 763-3737
wednesday, february 5
The Family —Orton’s;133 N Front St, 343-8881
American Americans, Damona Waits, and Versus Angels —Orton’s;133 N Front St, 343-8881
Karaoke (9pm) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050
Saturday, february 1
Randy McQuay —Longstreet’s Irish Pub, 135 N Front St.; 343-8788
Karaoke w/ dj amp —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621
Piano —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922
Sunday, february 2
DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872
Open Electric Jam hosted by randy o (6pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621
Open Mic hosted by Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; drums, amps, full PA provided) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland; 859-7188
DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401
Karaoke w/ DJ Double Down —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044
DjBe Extreme Karaoke (9pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607
clay crotts & Shane (3-7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832
Jammin’ with Jax: George Gardos, Leroy Harper Jr., Terry Nash, Larry Tull, Steve King, Gerard Torchio (7-10pm) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr.; 859-7374
DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499
Tyler Perry’s Chill Beats Lab (10pm) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223
Piano —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251
Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977
James jarvis (Acoustic Jazz piano 1:30PM) —Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.; 762-6657
Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001
DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109
Reggae —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414
Karaoke —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341
Irish Music Jam 2pm —The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road
DJ Battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551
DJ DST and Matt Evans —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.
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Crafting Justice:
Wilma W. Daniels Gallery opens art show against human trafficking By: Sarah Richter
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he Wilma W. Daniels Gallery at Cape Fear Community College is tucked away at the cross section of Hanover and 3rd streets, often riddled with traffic of college students rushing to class. Last week, I arrived to the cozy gallery space as its bare white walls featured art work leaning and waiting to be hung. Artists rushed in and out of the cold, creating their own traffic figuratively and metaphorically, as they awaited to become a part of a new exhibition, “I Have a Name.” Inspired by community interest against human trafficking, the Not4$ale Initiative—founded by Educational Partnership Liaison Kate Santhuff at CFCC—promotes awareness against human labor and sex trafficking on both an international and local context. “As part of a service-learning program, we realized what a huge issue this is,” Santhuff says, “and we really wanted to raise awareness about it. Human trafficking is not limited to international countries—it occurs in our own community. “ The Not4$ale Initiative has organized a series of events to promote and instigate action, as well as offer hope for eradication and prevention of such a heinous crime. Since September they sponsored a screening of the documentary “Sex + Money: A National Search for Human Worth” and a forum to discuss the issue further. Appropriately timed, since January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Santhuff had a vision for the CFCC exhibition. “I felt that artists would have a response to the issue and that there would be some interesting diverse responses which would
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through dark comes light: Michel Grace will present numerous works made out of gourds as part of CFCC’s art show to raise awareness against human trafficking. Courtesy photo
speak to people in a new way.” Most knowledge concerning the issue has come through films, such as “Taken,” as well as crime-fighting TV shows, like “Law and Order.” The reality worldwide is that 27 million people are locked in to forms of modern-day slavery. Thousands of foreign nationals are brought into the U.S. annually with over 300,000 children involved, too, according to statistics gathered by the UN. Statistics often group people together and, although informative, allow for an individual’s identity to disappear. Titling the exhibition “I Have a Name” is reflective of the outfit’s desire to remind people how human trafficking affects people, individuals who have names, families, dreams, and lives. Michel Grace, a recent Colorado transplant who moved to Wilmington five years ago to be near her son, is a self-taught artist. She has been creating gourd art for the last 15 years, and her involvement in “I Have a Name” marks her first gallery exhibition. Grace will showcase two pieces of
slowly bent, entangled-together gourds. In the vegetable, she has burned human trafficking statistics and the exhibit name but in different languages, from German to Spanish. Her art makes the phrase a resonating mantra. Entitled “Bound,” she clearly shares how 161 participating countries each year earn $32 billion from such inhumanity. Often, such monies fund the mafia, drug cartels and terrorist organizations. The simplicity of Grace’s branded art penetrates the psyche. She has included in her piece a plastic gavel to remind visitors of the lack of justice for victims of human trafficking, and of the action that needs to be taken against it. As we sit and talk in a corner of the gallery, artists trickled by with paintings and such to contribute. CFCC called out to artists through their website and local media. The turnout is staggering as more than 40 works of art by about 30 artists will make up the exhibit. Grace responded to the call for artists by researching the issue carefully. “I was just appalled at how many children are involved, what the money funds and how this isn’t just a global problem but a local one,” she laments. “After researching I just had to create something. I couldn’t just sit by and not do anything. I wanted to raise awareness by being part of this exhibition.” Sunlight floods the gallery space upon my exit, which seems fitting for an exhibition that sheds light and hope on such a dark aspect of society.” I Have a Name” will be on display at the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, Tuesday through Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. The exhibition will be on display until February 7. For more information and updates check out http://cfcc.edu/blogs/wilmagallery.
DETAILS: I Have a Name Featuring over 40 works by 30 artists, including the gourd art of Michel Grace Wilma W. Daniels Gallery 2000 Hanover Street Tuesday-Friday, noon - 5 p.m. On display through February 7th
Gallery Guide Artfuel.inc 2165 Wrightsville Ave. • (910) 343 5233 Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com
Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art gallery, now located at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street. Volume 36, features Shannon Lange, Bill Medley, Chip Orr and two special guest artists.
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
Go to Artexposure50.com and check out Classes for Adults and Teens as well as Classes for Children. “Paint by Wine” will be offered on selected Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with Karen Crenshaw.
CAPE FEAR NATIVE 114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.capefearnative.com
Take advantage of our holiday clearance sale of 20% off everything in the store. The sale will last until January 31. Cape Fear Native features art, jewelry, pottery, photography and more, all original designs by local artists in the Cape Fear area. We have sail bags by Ella Vickers and jewelry by Half United. Stop in and support your local creative community.
FIGMENTS GALLERY 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II • 910-509-4289 Tues.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; • Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.figmentsgallery.com
Figments Gallery offers a unique selection of art, jewelry and various forms of fine craft created by talented artists. Come by for a Figments First Friday open house each month from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. Inspiring new work and themes change monthly.
ing from continuing, through education and community engagement. Both visual and performing artists were asked to make a statement through their art that might evoke the feelings a victim might have, illuminate the plight of those who have no control over their circumstances, symbolize modern day slavery, and offer hope for eradication and prevention. More than 20 student, faculty, and community visual and performing artists will be featured at the event.
New Elements Gallery 201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com
“Heading South” will be on display at New Elements Gallery through February 22nd featuring works by New Elements’ gallery artists. The theme of our exhibition highlights Southern culture and environment, showcasing a wide range of style and subject matter. With a focus on regional art and craft, New Elements Gallery begins its 29th year in downtown Wilmington. Enjoy a diverse selection of paintings, sculpture, photographs, ceramics, glass, jewlery, wood and more by over sixty artists. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am until 6pm or by appointment.
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Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.
SUNSET RIVER Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunsetrivermarketplace.com
In the historic fishing village of Calabash, North Carolina, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts and crafts showcases artists from the two Carolinas. 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. Since 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.
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Monday Beginner Tennis Session 1: March 3, 10, 17, 24 Session 2: March 31; April 7,14, 21 Session 3: April 28; May 5, 12, 19 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cost: $44.00 for 4 clinics/session Visit www.empiepark.com for complete list of programs including junior clinics.
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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 gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has
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Cape Fear Community College presents ”I Have A Name,”opening January 24th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and running through February 7th. The show is inspired by community interest in exposing human trafficking and its root causes, and in preventing traffick-
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arts > theatre
An Americana Adventure: Celebrating Black History Month with Twain’s classic, Huck Finn By: Shea Carver
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mastermind band of players will come together to put on the Tony award-winning show “Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” for the next few weeks at Thalian Hall. Combining the famed prolificy of Mark Twain’s story, with book by William Hauptman, and bluegrass and country score from Grammy winner Roger Miller, “Big River” will crest with a slice of Americana storytelling unlike any other. To pull off a show of this caliber, wherein music plays a vital role to its success, conductor Michael Lauricella, who will play piano, has culled together a few Wilmington greats to make up the band River Rats. They will play onstage throughout the performance and inlude: Adrian Varnam (fiddle); Matt Hess (woodwind); Walter Kryabill (trombone); Alex Hall (guitar/banjo); Harry McLamb (trumpet); Randy McQuay (harmonica); James Snow (drums); Justin Hoke (guitar); and Jonathan Barber (brass). Lauri-
cella is taking no creative liberties with the score, but remaining true to Miller’s original compositions—which won the Tony in 1985. “I am highlighting the instruments, like the fiddle, harmonica and banjo, that many associate with the pre-Civil War era music,” Lauricella notes. Combined with the amazing talents of local thespians Paul Teal as Huck and Khawon Porter as Jim, Lauricella says the cast beautfiully performs Miller’s music and gives the show the Southern hometown feel it needs. “‘Free at Last’ and ‘Muddy Water’ are my favorite [songs], he adds. “Paul and Khawon are amazing storytellers, under the thoughtful direction of Laurene Perry. They bring these characters, their relationships, their joys and sorrows to life in these two numbers.” Perry, who has done a slew of shows locally from “Little Women” to “The Miracle Worker,” dictates her directing hand this time around by the genius of Twain. She
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THE BOYS: (l. to r.) Khawon J. Porter as Jim and Paul Teal as Huck star in Thalian Association’s ‘Big River.’ Courtesy photo
has allowed his great adventure to be the driving force behind the show. “Mr. Twain’s approach to the story is so casual,” Perry says. “I let the writing lead the way . . . He made it easy. This cast has been able to interpret his intent with just the slightest guidance from me. The real challenge with this show is in the staging.” With losing two weeks from the holidays, the rehearsal time has been cut down. Yet, Perry enlisted the help of Debra Gillingham to lead the choreography. Thus, the audience can see through artistic movement the words jump from the pages. “Her clear and honest approach moves the story along and introduces detail to the characters,” Perry notes. “Debra’s real talent, however, is that she understands that the best movement is movement that can be mastered by the cast. She has achieved that here.” It’s the largest cast Perry’s worked with in quite some time. Thirty total make up the ensemble and leading roles, which also includes Dru Loman as Tom Sawyer, Abby Bowman as Mary Jane Wilkes, and Skip Maloney as Pap Finn. The tight staging has been a challenging one; yet, the professionalism brought by the talent has made it easier. “The cast’s interpretation of historic placement and their personal chemistry are what bring Huck and Jim to life,” Perry
says. “Not to be overlooked are Stuart Pike and Charlie Robertson in supporting roles as the Duke and the King, bringing a perfect comedic balance to the abolishonist message. This ensemble acts as the perfect platter to serve up this classic story.” “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” remains a classic piece of American literature, which has inspired generations of readers and writers since its 1884 release. Thalian Association’s artistic director, Tom Briggs, chose “Big River” as their annual Black History Month commemorative show. “It’s a story that addresses the African-American journey,” Briggs says— “that we have the power to transcend our circumstances. Here’s a kid who somehow knows that slavery is wrong, and he’s going to do something about it. He doesn’t have an education, he doesn’t really have a family, but he has a lot of heart and that’s going to serve him very well. When you lead with kindness, extraordinary things are possible.” Briggs remains excited by Perry’s dedication to the show. She’s brought on Troy Rudeseal to help dress the ultimate American backdrop, as well as enlisted the help for Debbue Sheu’s costuming and Dallas LaFon’s lighting. It makes up her personal dream team. “It’s Americana but with a realism that allows the audience to appreciate the horrors of slavery and the idealic setting of a young boy’s country life,” Perry states, Briggs agrees. “It’s a beautiful show; It has suspense, romance, hilarity and [it’s uplift[ing]. It’s just beautifully crafted and delivers exactly what it promises: adventure.”
DETAILS: Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Thurs. - Sun. through Feb. 9th, 8 p.m. or Sun., 3 p.m. Tickets: $15 - $30 Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. www.thalian.org
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arts > film
Bridging the Gap:
Local filmmaker Missy Beasley sheds light on suicide prevention By: Christian podgaysky
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very year nearly 30,000 Americans take their lives. For people aged 15 to 24, suicide constitutes the third leading cause of death. Most of them suffer in silence and never seek help. This is a devastating figure given that 80 percent of people with depression get successfully treated. Communication proves vital in preventing the epidemic—something local filmmaker Missy Beasley hopes to illuminate. In order to convey her message, she has set her sights on making a short, fictional narrative film, “Bridge the Gap.” For as long as Beasley can remember, she’s had a keen interest in the arts; however, it wasn’t until she was 16 that she actually discovered her passion for film. Though Beasley’s formative years resulted in her developing an artisic flair, they were also marked by suicidal thoughts. Quiet and awkward, she often felt alienated in adolescence. As well, Beasley fell victim to childhood sexual abuse. For a long time, she remained silent on these issues—something she hopes won’t be the case for others. “I was afraid to talk to anyone about what I was
feeling and experiencing,” Beasley explains. “I came to that point myself because I felt so alone. I just know there are so many kids going through very heavy things and don’t feel they can open up to anyone about it. There is a severe communication gap between adults and teens. I really hope to put a bridge across that gap.” “Bridge the Gap” tells the story of two teens at their breaking point, who find each other. Fifteen-year-old Nikki (Rebekah Cohen) falls victim to school bullying—a current hot-button issue—while 15-year-old Brody (Logan Siu) finds himself marred by the grasp of despair as a result of sexual abuse. By some serendipitous feat, the two cross each other’s path when suicide seems to be the only option left. As their relationship evolves, they realize such a drastic measure is not the answer. “Kids are being told that suicide is a permanent ‘solution’ to a temporary problem,” Beasley articulates. “I don’t feel that it is a solution at all.” Not new territory for the compassionate filmmaker, “Bridge the Gap” actually began as a project she did five years ago. Her first introduction to film was as an avid writer. Perpetuated by her own experiences, she wrote “Bridge the Gap,” got a Canon XL2, and eagerly began shooting.
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Dedicated crew: ‘Bridge the Gap’ director of photography Sean Williams and writer/director Missy Beasley decide on a shot. Courtesy photo
Though it fared well at local festivals, she revisits the project in hopes of bringing new energy. She laments inexperience at her first undertaking, and hopes her growth as an artist will shed fresh light on a topic so dear to her heart. “I guess, I started out with this big idea of getting famous with my art,” she states. “Now, as I have matured as a person, I would much rather use my art to change people and make a difference in the world.” Pre-production for “Bridge the Gap” began in October of 2013, with shooting starting earlier in the month and re-shoots slated for February. Beasley aims to have a premiere at the end of March. The final cut should be from 10 to 15 minutes, a length which efficiently delves into the topic while holding the focus of high-school students and festival-goers. The film’s message not only shines through Beasley, but also through her dedicated crew. Though Beasley’s production company, Clout Motion Pictures, has compensated for food, hotels, and travel, the crew has voluteered their work on the project. She concedes a number of the people working on the project have been affected in some way by suicide, all of whom include: Gavin Meyer (assitant director); Sean Williams (director of photgraphy); Tina Edwards (2nd director of photography, set photographer); Kevin Sandera (camera operator); Brian Dormady (sound); Tanner Martinelli (production assistant), Wendy Reavis (public relations); Katherine Niessner (wardrobe); Justina Englese (make-up); Matt Barrett (effects make-up); and Madelyn Cline (supporting cast). They have even taken to wearing yellow suicide awareness bracelets throughout the film’s production that read “Suicide is NO Solution.”
Upon the film’s completion, Beasley hopes to garner the same positivity from local film outlets and sets her sights on festivals across the country. Given the youth-oriented nature of “Bridge the Gap,” she would like to see the film play in public schools, accentuated by discussion kits. As well, she’s tossed around the idea of partnering with similar-minded foundations to augment her film’s effectiveness in tackling the topic of suicide—she’s even started tentatively planning a “fun run” that will raise funds for suicide prevention organizations. Still, her main focus remains completing the project and imparting its message through as many outlets as possible. In order to fund production, the project has raised $1,500 dollars through their IndieGoGo campaign. It is far from complete, and they wish to collect an additional $2,000 to aid in finishing “Bridge the Gap” and getting it out to the public. Those interested in helping the film and its cause can head over to the production company’s website, cloutmotionpictures.com, and click the donate button to contribute. “I don’t believe we will ever stop bullying or abus[ing]—or [dealing with] bad things in general—so, what do we do?” Beasley asks. “How do we bring this growing suicide rate down? We need to teach kids how to spot that suicidal child and be there for that person. We help kids speak up and speak out. Kids will always be afraid to talk to adults, but kids can help kids. That is the key to all of this and that is what we show in this film. A teenager steps in to save a teenager. They both save each other.”
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rue beauty exists in the putridity of humanity. Some filmmakers work well within this milieu, finding those heartbreaking stories in the dark, damp corners of our mundane existence. Two such films I saw this week seem to be spiritually linked by their perspectives: Alexander Payne’s brilliant “Nebraska” and the Coen brothers “Inside Llewyn Davis.” We’re lucky to have the Coen brothers. Even their most half-baked efforts are usually worth a watch, if only to revel in their eccentricities. I won’t claim to love every Coen brothers movie; in fact, I downright hate some of them. Yet, I line up eagerly each year to see what they will do next, and have probably watched everything they’ve done at least twice. Some of their films get better with subsequent viewings; some get worse. The point remains: The Coen brothers bring a unique voice to American cinema, even when they’re not firing on all cylinders. “Inside Llewyn Davis” serves as testimony for their efforts. I would group “Inside Llewyn Davis” with films like “A Serious Man.” They provide dark views into tortured souls seeking validation from an unforgiving world. I found the film compelling, despite having some trouble making sense of it all. As well, the movie fails to garner the rhythm needed to induce audience immersion. I wouldn’t call it a bad film, but I would go so far as to call it a difficult one. Llewyn Davis (Oscar Issac), a folk singer in 1961, deals with a fair share of personal tragedy. His folk singing partner commits suicide, leaving him to venture out into the music world on his own. Homeless and sleeping on the couches of charitable friends, he tries to scrape by on talent. Though a gifted guitar-picker with a marvelous voice, he lacks the kind of marketability needed to make him a star. He endures a Sisyphean journey as he attempts to find some sense of worth to his menial and meaningless existence. An abrasive character, I could sympathize with Davis but found trouble empathizing with him. This cinematic ballad of a starving artist is beautifully composed and there’s some great music. The whole movie epitomizes the brutality of life. Despite its attributes, it still falls short of a masterpiece. “Nebraska” covers similar territory. It tells the story of Woody Grant (Bruce Dern), an elderly father battling dementia. Upon attempting to walk from Billings,
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Montana, to Nebraska to claim one of a Publishers Clearing House-style milliondollar prize, his son, David (Will Forte), attempts to reason with him. But Woody’s detached mind leaves him pretty set in his beliefs. Unable to make headway, David hits the open road with his father on a wild goose chase. Beautifully filmed in black and white with some devastatingly human performances, “Nebraska”is nothing short of superb. Dern and Forte achieve comedy while maintaining depth. Forte, typically a comedic force, emotes desperation as his character struggles to understand his father, whom he’s never connected with. Further hindering his efforts is his father’s mental decay into catatonia. Alexander Payne excels with this kind of material, finding the beauty in melancholy. This fits in perfectly with movies like “Sideways” and “About Schmidt.” He thrives when telling stories about broken people in need of mending. “Nebraska” constitutes Payne’s best film and one of the year’s best. Both movies are worth watching, but “Nebraska” comes in as the superior of the two. It’s a rare movie that makes life seem simultaneously sad and beautiful; it affects in a way so few movies do. “Inside Llewyn Davis” shares a bleakness with “Nebraska,” but never finds the same level of warmth and humanity. It’s the difference between an interesting experiment and a modern American classic.
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Nebraska ★★★ ★★ Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb
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“The Great Beauty”—See the gorgeous Italian film that just won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film. From the opening shot of Italian filmmaker Parolo Sorrentino’s new film — a shell being blasted from a cannon— viewers know this is a special film. (Unrated, 2hr. 22 min.) 2/3-5 (Mon-Wed in the Main Theatre): “Philomena”—From Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Frears (The Queen, Dangerous Liasons), written by and starring Steve Coogan (The Trip) and Dame Judi Dench (Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Skyfall), this heart tugging film is based on the true story of Philomena Lee (Dench), a woman who embarked on a journey with a journalist (Coogan) to discover what happened to the son she was forced to give up for adoption when she was only a teenager.
$2 with UNCW Student ID. $4 NonStudents. Lee Daniel’s The Butler tells the story of a White House butler who served seven American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man’s life and family. Starring Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker. Rated PG-13. Drama Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey Directed by Lee Daniels. 2013. 132 min. Sponsored by ACE. All area movie listings and paragraph synopses can be found at encorepub.com.
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s Valentine’s Day fast approaches, imagine Wilmington’s already romantic historic downtown. Now, add in an immaculately orchestrated European street-market vibe—think Pairs—and the vending of wine and chocolate. Really evokes the pang of Cupid’s arrow, no? Well, this is exactly what patrons of Wilmington’s third annual Wine and Chocolate Festival can expect. Finding its footing 10 years ago as a chocolate festival, the event has since evolved to include wine. Their efforts, though tasty and romantic, also serve to benefit the areas elderly. Produced by the Volunteer Older Citizens Action League (VOCAL), proceeds from the event go to supporting senior services. “When the annual budget is expended or when there is a demand for more of a specific service—such as home delivered meals, family caregiver support, Ensure, medical
transportation—the proceeds are given to enhance or continue the senior center’s services,” event coordinator Marianna Stacy explains. This year the coordinators aim to raise $75,000. In 2003, amidst a tight-budget year, Gale Ginsberg, a social worker at the senior center, brain-stormed holding an event—Chocolate Fantasy Adventure—for about 200 people in order to prevent the eradication of services. The first year far surpassed expectations as 1,200 to 1,500 people attended. As the event grew, so did the aspirations of the coordinators. In 2007 an opening-night party featuring wine kicked-off the chocolate festival. “At the end of the night, [the wineries] asked to stay for the rest of the weekend and we agreed,” Stacy divulges. With growing crowds, and a successful venture into wine, event coordinators decided that when they moved the event from the senior center to the downtown Coastline Conference and Event Center, they
Third annual chocolate and wine festival benefits local seniors By: Christian podgaysky
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would officially wed chocolate and wine. Taking place on Friday, January 31st, through Sunday, February 2nd, the event will once again come alive with indulgences abound. This year’s events will showcase 25 new vendors, including Black Mountain Chocolates, Big Apple Bakery and Sauceez. In terms of vintners, this year’s festival will feature more dry wines and vendors from the Yadkin Valley and Piedmont areas of NC—like Shadow Springs Vineyard, Windsor Cellars Winery and Ginger Creek Winery. Chocolate purveyors South ‘n’ France, Dee Lee’s Delights, Carolina Candy Company, Choco Geo, So Sweet Chocolates, One Belle Bakery, La Gemma and Little Dipper will return. Last year’s Best in Show—Flint Hill Vineyards—and Southern Charm Winery will be present this year. The artisans’ booths will include boast products by Wrenn Pottery, Wilmington 360, Woodturners, Coastal Keepsakes, Always A Happy Hour, Coastal Carolina Natural Soaps, Jess Ann Jewelry, Oceanaire Dreamer, Cork To Barrel, Trendy Totez, and Green Goddess Essentials. On Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. will be the grand tasting. Attendees will delight in the products of over 50 wineries, chocolatiers, bakeries, and specialty food purveyors. Evoking gasps will be the over30-foot-tall-lit Eiffel Tower. The set-piece will augment the Moulin Rouge themed decor executed by Erin Rhyne Designs. People at the event can also feast their eyes on a candy-apple red Audi, and have their picture taken at the Audi-Cape Fear’s photo-booth. The night will be typified by delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by Gibbs-Efting Catering. The Efting family owns David’s Deli at Wrightsville Beach, and Ryan Gibbs partners with them in a number of their endeavors. The caterers hold the contracts for food services for the Senior Resource Center. As well, they provide food for PACE (the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). Live entertainment will come from Wilmington’s own, The Schoolboys. They will perform a number of genres, including rock hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and jazz. The night will encompass a cash beer and cigar bar provided by Chapel Hill’s Carolina Brewery and downtown Wilmington’s Cigar Exchange. They will occupy the Riverview Room Bar and Terrace. As well, comedy will be provided by the Nutt House Improv Troupe as a result of Timmie Sherrill, winner of the Charleston Comedy Festival. He will perform along with Louis Bishop, Madison Davis, Lew Morgante, Colton Demonte, and Steve Marcinowski. The marketplace will be open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. will be the marketplace. The
family-friendly celebrations will offer the vendors nestled in their “bistro” or “shop” settings ready to give samples and sell their products. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, will be a wrapping station. The booth will serve to craft purchases into gift baskets. In addition, the Upstairs Kid Korner, located over the Riverview Room, will offer kid’s activities to foster a family-friendly environment for the event. The musical stylings of local artists such as Stray Local, El Jaye Johnson, Dylan Linehan, Madafo and Roger Davis, Susan Savia, and Nicole Thompson/Judson Hurd will permeate the shopping area. Patrons can grab lunch at Wilmington Tea Room’s Café; as well, there will be culinary demonstrations hosted by Skip Laskody. On Sunday only, there will be a Wilmington Pop-up Market by Handmade Wilmington on the front deck of the Coastline. Handmade Wilmington, a local group of artists, has become known locally through their impromptu vending endeavors—all of which benefit a local cause. Their profits from Sunday will benefit VOCAL’s cause. Tickets for the event are $45 in advance for the grand tasting and $50 at the door. For admission to the marketplace, it’s $15 in advance and $20 at the door. New this year is a seniors, children and military rate for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. The same prices apply to , groups of 10 or more adults. Tickets can be purchased on the event website or area Harris Teeters. “[I love] seeing the [growing] awareness for the need to give seniors what they need as they age,” Stacy says. “[My favorite part is] when I see people enjoying themselves and feeling good that they’ve made a contribution toward the wellness and happiness of seniors in our community.”
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$59 plus beverage, tax, and tip lands you a seat at the dinner table battlefield as two chefs try to outcook each other using the secret ingredient. At the end of your six-course meal, you decide who wins and who goes home. Visit www.competitiondining.com for more details and to buy your tickets now!
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Circa 81 As a finalist and runner-up for the 2013 Fire on the Dock title, Clarke Merrell will stop at nothing to take it all this year.
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Sweet N Savory Josh Petty proved last year that he is equally as passionate for competition as he is cooking, With extensive experience using local products, he will be a force to be reckoned with.
As past series have shown, being an out-of-towner has its advantages. With experience from abroad, Michael Barnes will bring an element of surprise to the game.
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1900 Restaurant As a third year veteran and semifinalist in Fire on the Dock, and winner of multiple regional awards, Kirsten Mitchell is a serious contendor for this year’s title.
A self proclaimed “Kitchen Ninja,” Tiffany Eslien will be relying on her craft and cunning with local products to sneak up on her opponents and steal the victory.
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grub&guzzle AMERICAN 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 11:00amMidnight, 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
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 award-winning 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 waffles, skillet hashes and sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi and signature meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our house favorites 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 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 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
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Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch.
Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847. ■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List
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 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 (910-7989464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Sum-
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DIXIE GRILL
The Dixie Grill has undergone numerous transformations over the years. It has been a white linen establishment, a no-frills diner and pool hall, a country café and now a classic American diner. The menu hearkens back to an aesthetic that equated good food with freshness, flavor and a full stomach. This combination has earned The Dixie Grill the Encore Reader’s Choice award for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Diner” several times. Call the Dixie an homage to the simplicity of southern cuisine, call it a granola greasy spoon, call it whatever you like. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST and LUNCH:
OPEN 7 days a week. Serving Breakfast and Lunch daily from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington
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 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available
HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE
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“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop & Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com
HENRY’S
A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because 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
K’s Cafe
Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington.They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Eggs Benedict. Visa
and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Serving several pita options, as well as new lighter selections! ■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net
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, Memorial Day-Labor Day open 7 days a week. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: “Date Night” menu every Tues.; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mon., Fri. & Sat. in summer from 5-7 p.m. ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com
SHELL ISLAND RESTAURANT
We invite you to experience dining in Wrightsville Beach’s—Shell Island Restaurant located inside the Shell Island Resort. The breathtaking panoramic ocean views are complemented with menu items that will invigorate your appetite. Whether you are in search of breakfast, lunch or dinner, our specialized menus feature the freshest ingredients prepared and presented by our dedicated service staff. Here is a reason to visit everyday—Weekday drink specials are offered both at the inside lounge or the poolside bar. If a refreshing beverage is what you desire, the only question is: Inside or out? So try Shell Island Restaurant for fun in the sun and a view second to none. You can observe the true island scene and absorb the true island dining experience. 2700 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Bch, NC 28480. (910) 256-8696 ■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront Dining ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday & Saturday 7 – 10 p.m. ■ WEBSITE: www.shellisland.com
PINE VALLEY MARKET
Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s BestOf 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
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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) 457-2012 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
BLUE ASIA
Blue Asia serves a wide range of Asian and Pacific Rim cuisines, in Chinese, Japanese and Thai, prepared by experienced chefs. By offering only the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables, chefs prepare classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as hibachi tempura dishes, and favorites like Pad Thai or chicken and broccoli. A large selection of appetizers, such as dumplings and spring rolls, along with homemade soups and salads, make Blue Asia a fusion experience, sating all palates. Folks dine in an upscale ambiance, transporting them to far-away metropolises. We always serve a full menu, and we specialize in the original all-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young professionals and seasoned diners alike. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52. 910-799-0002.www.blueasiabistro.info ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Wed, 11am-10pm; Thurs-Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: All-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). ■ WEBSITE: www.blueasia.info
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 atmo-
sphere, 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
HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7 p.m. enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6 p.m., where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570. ■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining. ■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi
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 neverdisappointing 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; SunWed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. ■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com - @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.
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
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SUNNY SUSHI & LOUNGE
Delight in a delectable range of “gateway” sushi and contemporary takes on classic Japanese cuisine in a hip and simple setting. Our fusion sushi makes use of unique ingredients such as seared steak and blue crab, offering downtown Wilmington a fresh and modern taste. Offering over 85 different sushi rolls, many are titled in quintessential Carolina names, such as the Dawson’s Creek, the Hampstead Crunch, and the Queen Azalea. We focus on fresh, organic ingredients, and seek to satisfy guests with dietary restrictions—we have many vegetarian options, for instance. Our selections feature exotic ingredients such as eel and octopus, while we even offer rolls using sweet potatoes or asparagus. Dine with us and discover the tantalizing flavors you’ve been missing. 141 N. Front St.; (910) 833-7272 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11am2pm; Sat. 12pm-2pm. Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sun: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunny Maki Combo Specials: 3 sushi rolls for $11.95 daily.
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
CAJUN BOURBON ST
At Bourbon St., the food, style and atmosphere are New Orleans-bred but Carolina-refined. It features the unique decoration of a typical New Orleans bar, as it seems to have been extracted from the heart of the French Quarter. The classic French style and the laid-back American culture come together to offer us a unique place where joy can be inhaled at every breath. The authentic Southern decorations in Bourbon St. were carefully selected at antique houses, garage sales and thrift shops found in the streets of the Big Easy. It enables us to offer you the true experience of being in the heart of the French Quarter: Bourbon St. It’s the best place to enjoy with friends, with the rhythm of live music, the classic taste of typical Cajun food, and the best beers available in our market. 35 N. Front St.; (910) 762-4050. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Authentic Creole Cajun cuisine, live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday with no cover. Try our famous charbroiled oysters.
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, 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: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown. ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine. ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.
IRISH THE HARP
Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910-763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Open at 6 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide. ■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m. ■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com
ITALIAN AMORE PIZZA AND PASTA
We believe fresh ingredients and good conversation are what makes a meal. You will discover that pleasure and happiness does not stop with the food we prepare, but will spill over into the warm, casual atmosphere we provide. Every guest is a welcome part of our family from the moment they walk through the doors. Whether you are looking for a fresh salad from the garden, a hot sub from the oven, a dish of pasta, or a pizza straight from your own creation; you will find it here! From calzones, strombolis and meatballs, every dish is made fresh to order. Our homemade dough and sauce is made daily, as we strive for the best, using the highest quality ingredients. Complete your meal with our decadent desserts, such as the popular Vesuvius cake or our Chocolate Thunder cake. We serve cheesecake, cream puffs, and made-to-order cannolis and Zeppoli. We offer cozy outdoor seating, big-screen TVs—and ice cold beer served with a frosted glass, as well as wine. Please call for daily specials, such as homemade lasagna and brisket. 2535 Castle Hayne Rd.; (910) 762-1904. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs: 11am to 9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 11am-7pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington near the airport ■ FEATURING:$4.99 lunch special: 2 slices and a drink,
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A TASTE OF ITALY
The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly. com Open M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ponatone, Pandora, Torrone and gift baskets of all sizes! ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com
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.
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 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 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.
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 Penne alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna, and mix-andmatch pasta dishes (including a gluten-free penne), Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and deliciously plump chicken wings, and you’ve got a game day in heaven. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of smallbrewery beers included in their 25-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have over forty bottled beers, great wines, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s has two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, ef-
ficient service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. It’s all good. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 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.
Pizzetta’s Pizzeria
Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, meltin-your-mouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal. Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910-799-4300) or Pizzetta’s II, Leland, 1144 E. Cutler Crossing, St., Ste 105, in Brunswick Forest. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: ILM location: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m., and Sun., noon. • Leland location: Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun., noon - 9:30 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington and coming soon, Brunswick Forest in Leland ■ FEATURING: Homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and desserts, all made from family recipes! ■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net
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 highestquality 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 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location 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
JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE
Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from
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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, Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net
LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE
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 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 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.
TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN
Come dine-in or take-out from the newly renovated Coop Kitchen at Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market. You can fill your plate or box with hot bar and salad bar items that are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Made-to-order sandwiches, like the Tempeh Reuben, are served hot off the Panini grill. The Co-op Café offers organic smoothies and fresh juices; local wheatgrass shots; fair trade organic coffee, lattes, and chai tea; and our newest addition of Lenny Boy kombucha tea on tap. Don’t forget our bakedfrom-scratch baked goods! The Co-op Kitchen provides menu items that appeal to everyone, regardless of dietary
demands. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ■ WEEKEND BRUNCH: Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ■ SALAD BAR: Mon. - Sun, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. ■ SANDWICHES: Mon. - Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. ■ BAKERY & CAFE: Mon. - Sun, 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: indoor/outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi ■ WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop
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) 762-2827. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters. ■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net
EAST
The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. Our lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach. ■ FEATURING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and Sun.brunch. ■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com
HIERONYMUS
Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar. ■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net
OCEANIC
Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable 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. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier. ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com
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. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster BaR
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
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,” coowner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 7982913. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.
SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE
Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector
TVs in Wilmington. ■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com
FOX & HOUND SPORTS TAVERN
Fox and Hound is an English-style sports tavern that offers a warm, inviting ambiance and friendly, entertaining staff. Relax in the spacious bar area while watching your favorite team on one of 25 large, high-definition TVs. Or, choose to enjoy lunch or dinner in the mellow dining room or on the enclosed patio. Play pool on our premium tables (brand new felt!), challenge your buddy to a game of darts, or stop by before seeing a movie at the neighboring Mayfaire Cinema. Fox offers dishes for every palate and appetite—from hand-crafted Angus beef burgers to grilled salmon or sirloin. Finish the meal with our Great Cookie Blitz, a 6-inch chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. We offer 42 taps and over 100 craft beers, plus a wide array of liquor and wine to choose from—so Fox is sure to enliven any night out! Join us for guys’ night, girls’ night, or date night. We’re open daily and serve a full menu ‘til 2 a.m., so look to Fox and Hound for the best party in town! 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: $6.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. $2.50 drafts on Tuesdays with 42 options. ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.foxandhound.com
HELL’S KITCHEN
This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did
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Having opened in early spring 2013, Sealevel Gourmet is the new baby of Chef Nikki Spears. Spears wanted a place to cook what she eats: well-executed, simple, snacky, and sandwichy, 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, Spears caters to the needs of glutenfree, vegetarian, vegan and lactose-intolerant diets, including cookies and seasonal pies. Sealevel invites diners to refresh their palates with wholesome, handmade food and drink. With a focus on NC seafood, Spears’ cuisine is drawn from all corners of the earth. Whether desiring Mediterranean, Mexican or Southern cuisine, every palate will be sated, especially with Sealevel’s “lunchbox” specials of the day, inspired by Japanese bento boxes. Beer, wine and sake served! 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. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactoseintolerant and seafood-friendly fare! ■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com
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he annual StarNews Media ConMcConville tells Cantwell it is the science Fair certainly has grown most effective enrolling event she atsince its inception. Having started tends each year. Mainly because it conin 2008 with 40 nonprofit organizations, sists of the people specifically looking today it hosts over 100 agencies who for ways to give back to their community. help propel the give-back spirit. Taking place February 1st at the McKNew Hanover Regional Medical Center eithan Center at the North Campus of attends the conscience fair every year. Cape Fear Community College, the ConDirector of volunteer and auxiliary serscience Fair gives members of the comvices Eileen McConville has found they munity an opportunity to learn about varialways get volunteers from this fair and, ous charities and public agencies based more impressively, quality inquiries. in Wilmington. Its sole purpose is to bring “[We] have good conversations with to light volunteer openings available withpeople who are genuinely looking for a place to volunteer,” in the community. Representatives from each organization inform McConville states. McConville often notices with other volfolks on what help the nonprofits need. unteer recruitments, which take place mostly at community StarNews Media’s columnist and community editor Si Cantwell or health fairs, visitors are not as focused on the actual opportunities. “Because the Con- developed the idea with former managing editor Julie Martin. Much of Cantwell’s focus is on science Fair is specifically targeting potential volunteers, it’s very much worth our while.” nonprofits and volunteerism. Representatives from New Hanover Regional Medical Center talk to around 25 to 30 poten“I edit Wednesday’s Living Local section, which features many stories along those lines, tial volunteers and on average between eight and 12 people volunteer each year. and nonprofits are the topic of many of my weekly ‘Here Now’ columns,” Cantwell details.
StarNews Conscience Fair returns to celebrate year seven of giving back By: Fiona Ní Shúilleabháin
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“I’m grateful to the StarNews for allowing me to be the guy who helps do-gooders find volunteers, donations and resources to further their missions.” The pair started the Voices of Conscience series in December 2007 and wrote profiles of 10 volunteers nominated by readers. “We used that series to spread the word about the first Conscience Fair and have continued the tradition ever since,” Cantwell says. Annually, they welcome over 400 attendees, spanning across all ages—from college students looking to polish their applications to retirees wanting to fill up their extra time. This year StarNews hopes to see 500 visitors. Cantwell informs this year’s fair will be held on the same day as the annual Castle Hayne Volunteer Fire and Rescue Barbecue and Barbecue Chicken Plate sales event. Better yet, they often make deliveries to the Conscience Fair, so attendees can give back and enjoy lunch altogether. “[It] is something we all look forward to every year!” Cantwell remarks. Cantwell has seen a number of organizations return annually. Many attribute volunteer increase to the fair year after year. Likewise, local nonprofits can utilize it as time well spent to connect. “One aspect of this is that members of the nonprofit community get to network with one another,” Cantwell enlightens. “As cooperation among nonprofits becomes more of a focus, a networking opportunity, such as the Conscience Fair, is a valuable tool.” Canines for Service, another regular to the fair, has been participating in it for a while. Since it occurs a month before the organization’s annual Walk and Dog Dash, it helps recruit help for the event. Canines for Service find it valuable to spread the word about their mission. “We are afforded the opportunity to meet and talk with other nonprofit representatives in our community,” Laura Kranchalk, office manager and coordinator for volunteers for Canines for Service, tells. “We believe that a community must work together to help those in need and this fair helps us with networking so that we can direct people appropriately and help other nonprofits at the same time.” The fair will comprise of groups seeking help within Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties. Some organizations onsite will include: Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program; Disabled American Veterans; NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher; Cape Fear Volunteer Center and Big Buddy; and Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Cantwell has seen nonprofits from other cities turn up some years, too. “One year the Raleigh-based N.C. Center for Nonprofits had a table,” he says. “Their purpose was to come [and] network with the local nonprofit community. I hope they’ll be back
this year.” The Conscience Fair is free for all—guests and even nonprofits interested in setting up a table. “You can volunteer an hour a month or on a regular weekly basis,” Cantwell notes. “Our nonprofits are grateful for any help they can get.” The fair offers a wide range of opportunities in different areas—from agencies serving the needy to helping in schools to supporting the arts to providing health care. Visitors can discuss with individual groups about finding a niche that suits their abilities and wishes. For more information contact Si Cantwell at (910) 343-2364 or si.cantwell@starnewsonline.com.
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Lighting the Fire: Festival celebrates Christian and pagan icon, St. Brigid By: Amanda Irwin
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n the fourth century, Brigid—a.k.a. Brigit or Mary of the Gael, as she is popularly known in Ireland—was the daughter of Christian slave Brocca and pagan chieftain of Leinster Dubhthach. February 1st is celebrated as St. Brigid’s Catholic feast day worldwide, but in Ireland there are Feile Bride Festivals of music, Irish dancing, processions, and the weaving of the St. Brigid’s cross. The cross comes made of reeds, with its square center symbolizing peace and God’s protection. (Last fall, at a separate St. Brigid of Kildare gathering, a group won the Guinness Book of World Records challenge for the most St. Brigid’s crosses woven at one sitting.) As the patroness of Ireland, St. Brigid grew in her spirituality and traveled throughout the country, converting people to Christianity. Legend has it, she once negotiated a piece of pasture land in Kildare, granted to her by the King of Leinster, for reducing the size of his ears. She agreed to settle for the part of land that her cloak would cover, but when she threw her cloak, it spread across 5,000 acres. That is one of Wilmington composer Barbara Gallagher’s favorite stories about the Irish saint’s miracles. Gallagher has spent the last 20 years learning about Brigid. She wrote an operetta called “St. Brigid’s Songs” in collaboration with local poet John Marshall a few years ago. It culminated from her years of research, which she describes as a sort of “Celtic fantasia.” “[St. Brigid’s] strength ... for me, that’s her big characteristic,” Gallagher says, as she sits in the office at 5th Avenue United Methodist Church. “Just with her strength of will and spirituality, she went out in her chariot in Ireland to convert people.” But St. Brigid keeps returning to Gallagher. In fact, Gallagher found the first St. Brigid’s Festival in the fellowship hall at 5th Avenue
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COMPOSED FOR CELEBRATION: Wilmington composer Barbara Gallagher sits at the piano inside the sanctuary at 5th Avenue United Methodist Church, where the St. Brigid’s Festival will take place. Photo by Amanda Greene/WilmingtonFAVS.com
United Methodist Church (409 S. Fifth Ave.), in downtown Wilmington. To be held February 1st from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the festival will include making St. Brigid’s crosses, playing musical selections from the show “St. Brigid Songs,” and enjoying Celtic tunes by the band, Out On the Ocean. The event is free, but donations will be accepted for the Fifth Avenue UMC Building Fund. As well, to represent Brigid’s sense of charity and help for the poor, the church will be collecting canned food donations for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. Fire is associated with Brigid because of her passion for ministry. An eternal flame was lit outside of her burial site in Ireland. Many of her icons show her holding a cross in one hand and a candle or open flame in the other. The local festival will include a procession to light her flame in the church’s courtyard. As well, St. Brigid was known for making butter, oat bread, and beer. Gallagher plans to have those foods represented at the festival, but to keep it a family affair, she will substitute ginger ale or spiced cider for the beer. “[The festival comes] at that time of year, in the dead of winter, when you kind of need something like this,” Gallagher adds. The celebration of St. Brigid’s Day falls on the same day as Imbolc, the pagan solstice celebration of spring, which honors the ancient goddess, Brigit. Some scholars suggest believers combined the myths of the fiery pagan goddess with the ministry of St. Brigid. “In Ireland, many people celebrate Brigit the
goddess and Brigid the saint on February 1st, and they don’t have a conflict with it,” the composer adds. Wilmington’s festival will pay homage to that connection and include poetry readings about St. Brigid and Imbolc. Co-opting pagan elements in Christian feasts and ceremonies has been a tradition of the faith for thousands of years. Chris Dayett, music director at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, played Brigid’s father in “Songs of St. Brigid.” He will be one of the performers at the festival. Brigid’s story of faith in the face of adversity captivates him. “That a father would basically sell his daughter into slavery is a pretty big thing,” Dayett says. “The fact that she never gave up on her faith and remembered what her mother had taught her amazes me. She becomes this nun and goes around doing all this good and performing all these miracles,” he said. “I just love the story.”
DETAILS: St. Brigid’s Day Festival Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church 409 S. 5th Avenue Free, but donations and canned goods accepted. Barbara Gallagher: (910) 452-2949 or barbrgallagher@aol.com Amanda Greene is the editor of Wilmington Faith & Values at WilmingtonFAVS.com. Do you have a volunteer opportunity to highlight? Email her at Amanda.Greene@ReligionNews.com or call 910-520-3958
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to-docalendar events CHINESE NEW YEAR 1/31, 3:30pm: Celebrate Chinese New Year and the beginning of the year of the Horse at Northeast Library. Librarians will share stories and crafts for ages 5 to 10. Free; space is limited. Register: www.nhclibrary.org. WILMINGTON BIZ CONFERENCE AND EXPO Wilmington Convention Center: The WilmingtonBiz Conference & Expo brings together more than 2,500 people for a day of learning and new connections on Mar. 19th. Includes a Keynote Lunch, Expo Hall with more than 100 exhibitors, Strategy Seminars and an After Hours party. Early bird deadline to reserve your booth is Jan. 31. 910-343-8600. FLORIDA BIRDING TOUR 2/2-7: Join us on our second annual Florida Bird-
ing Tour. Destinations include Makinson Island Park, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the Circle B Bar Ranch, and the Nature Conservancy at Disney. We are staying in fully furnished lakefront cabins at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida, 40 minutes west of Orlando. The price of the trip is $875 per person and includes all tours, meals, kayak equipment, and cabin rental. Travel arrangements to and from Florida not included. A $250 deposit is required. Wild Bird & Garden: 910-343-6001. A BAROQUE VALENTINE/SUNDAY BRUNCH Fri., 2/7, 7:30pm: A Baroque Valentine; 2/9, A Baroque Sunday Brunch. Suzanne Bona, flute with special guests; Richard Goering, guitar; Barbara McKenzie, piano, of the Tallis Chamber Orchestra, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16th and Market St. $25. Advance purchase recommended • 2/9, 1011:30am: A Baroque Sunday Brunch and champagne toast, w/conversation and performance
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with Suzanne Bona and Richard Goering on guitar. MC Erny Gallery, WHQR Studios, 254 North Front Str. Tickets $40, sales tax included. Deadline for purchase: 2/6. http://www.sagepayments. net/eftcart/products.asp?dept_id=19712&M_ id=367473496616 THE BIG READ 2/8-9: 9th Annual Battle of Forks Road Commemoration, Cameron Art Museum. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. www.thebigreadwilmington.com GIRLS NIGHT OUT PURSE SWAP irls Night Out: Purse Swap, Wed., 2/12, 7-10pm. Remember that red leather bag you couldn’t live without two years ago, but used only a few times? Celebrate the opening of Collection Selections: Handbags at a Purse Swap event on Wed., 2/12, 7-10pm. Trade in your new or gently used purse(s)
for something “new!” Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while you swap. Complete our fun survey about your “pursenality” to win prizes. $15 for members; $17 non-members RSVP by February 7: Cindy 910-798-4372 or canzalotti@nhcgov.com BATTLE OF MOORES CRK 238 ANNIVERSARY 2/22-23, 9am-5pm: Step back in time to where our country began. Moores Creek was the location of one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War and the first patriot victory of the war. Reenactors representing both Patriot and Loyalist militias will demonstrate military camp life, musket and artillery firing and broadsword use. Moores Creek National Battlefield, Currie, NC. 910-2835591. www.nps.gov/mocr
charity/fund-raisers LINC FUND-RAISER 1/31: Fundraising gala to honor the legacy of Frankie Roberts for his dedication and leadership with LINC, a 501(c)3 which provides transitional living and case management services to men and women returning from prison. LINC also provides culturally specific youth development services for African American young men ages 16-24 in the Wilmington community. Hilton Riverside301 N. Water Street. Tickets, sponsorships: 910-7624635. www.lincnc.org ROBERT BURNS SUPPER AND CELEBRATION The Scottish Society of Wilmington presents the annual Robert Burns Supper & Celebration on Sat., 2/1, 6pm, Nicklaus Clubhouse/Country Club of Landfall. Formal event includes dinner, cocktail hour, silent auction, bagpiping, kilts, haggis, and a tribute to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns. Proceeds from this event support the projects of the SSOW. Public is welcome, but tickets must be purchased in advance at 910-512-7009 or scott@ scottcromartie.com. www.wilmingtonscots.org. RAPE CRISIS CENTER VOLUNTEER TRAINING The Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. will be offering training for Volunteer Hospital Responders Board Room of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc., 615 Shipyard Blvd. Training is open to residents of both New Hanover and Brunswick counties. Schedule: 2/5, 6pm: Agency Overview, Policies & Documentation; 2/8, 9am: Rape Prevention Education - RCC Hospital Responder; 2/12, 6pm: Domestic Violence 101; 2/15, 9am: Crisis Theory – Mental Health 101; 2/19, 6pm: Vicarious Trauma; 2/22, 9am: Disability Resources – LGBTQIA; 2/26, 6pm: Human Trafficking. $2 deposit, to cover the cost of drug screen and criminal background check, is required and due after completing the training. Deposit will be refunded to volunteers after 6 months of active service. Deborah O’Neill at doneill@coastalhorizons.org or 910-392-6936. LOVE IS IN THE HAIR Tanglez is hosting an official Cut-a-Thon to benefit Wigs for Kids, 2/10-15. Anyone who donates at least 12” of natural hair will get a free haircut and other great prizes. Appts recommended but not required. All donors will also receive a free brow wax and gel polish and be entered to win a gift basket worth $250. Any monetary donation will
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also receive an entry for the basket. Tanglez Salon: Anderson Square, 4107 Oleander Drive suite E2, Questions/RSVP: tanglezofwilmington@yahoo.com 12TH ANNUAL FULL BELLY FEAST Join us for the 12th Annual Full Belly Feast on Sat., 2/15, 6-10pm. Enjoy a night of international cuisine inspired by the countries in which we work, the world beats of Axiom, and a wide array of both live and silent auction items from all over the world. See our award-winning inventions, and learn more about our expanding mission to benefit rural communities around the world. Coastline Conference & Event Center, 501 Nutt St. $50/adv. www.thefullbellyproject.org or 910-452-0975 WOODLOT PROJECT The Salvation Army Woodlot Project needs volunteers to cut and deliver wood to families who need it. All ages and skill levels welcome, and those who can provide chainsaws, axes and other cutting equipment. Drivers w/pick-up trucks needed. Report from 7:30am-11am, Sat., through 2/22. Sam Daniluk: 910-799-2935. PLAY AT THE BEACH Thurs. 2/27, 11am-3pm. The Assistance League invites you to its 6th annual Play At The Beach fundraiser to enjoy a fantastic view of the ocean and a fun-filled day playing bridge, canasta, pinochle or any other card game at the Shell island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach. Groups wishing to play something other than cards can bring the game of their choice. Admission price of $30 per person includes lunch. Beautiful, unique baskets will be raffled. Reservations: mail checks payable to Assistance League of Greater Wilmington to Nancy Tillett, 1213 Congressional Lane, or 686-3902. Proceeds support philanthropic programs in the community.
theatre/auditions CORIOLANUS Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus,” 1/30, 2-5pm. $20/ nonmembers or $18/members of OLLI. Reg1/29. When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people (Broadcast from the National Theatre in London and shown in HD in the OLLI Building) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. http:// uncw.edu/olli/
OF MICE AND MEN Thalian Association will hold auditions for John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” on 2/3-4, 7pm, at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St., downtown Wilmington. No prepared material required, you will be asked to read from the script. Directed by Thalian Association artistic director Tom Briggs, 3/20-23, main stage at Thalian Hall. Roles for men 20’s through 60’s, and one women, 20s, sexy and vulnerable. In Depressionera California, two displaced migrant ranch hands drift from place to place, chasing a dream of raising enough to stake themselves to their own homestead. George is the quick-witted, cynical protector of Lennie, a hard-working gentle giant of a man with the sensibility of a child. Lennie’s fixation on soft objects leads to an untenable situation in which George’s final act of protection is, by turns, shocking, heartbreaking and inevitable. WE ARE PROUD... UNCW Theatre’s next mainstage show, “We Are Proud to Present a Presentation about the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika Between the Years 1884-1915.’ The play is by Jackie Sibblies Drury and is about a group of actors exploring, devising, and rehearsing a production about what has been called the first genocide of the 20th century, when German colonists in Africa exterminated members of two indigenous tribes. The play is set in a theatre and a rehearsal room and it looks improvisatory but it’s all scripted. Directed by Dr. Anne Berkeley. Guest lighting designer, Maria Shaplin, and guest lecturer and scenic designer Pegi Marshall-Amundsen. 2/13-16 and 20-23, 8pm, Thurs-Sat; 2pm, Sun. TACT SHOWS “Seussical Jr.” Based on the works and characters of Dr. Seuss, 2/14-23. A journey into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, which melds many of his most famous characters into an original work about loyalty, friendship, and the power of the imagination. jasonaycock@thalian.org CHECK, PLEASE “Check, Please,” by Jonathan Rand. Dating can be hard. Especially when your date happens to be a raging kleptomaniac, or your grandmother’s bridge partner, or a mime. “Check, Please” follows a series of blind dinner dates that couldn’t get any worse—until they do. Three-course dinner theater show with two seatings on Valentine’s Day. Every Fri-Sat, 6:30pm, through 2/15. $12 for show-only; $28 for show and meal or $18 for children under 12. TheatreNOW, corner of Dock and 10th sts. www.theatrewilmington.com.
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2/3-4: OF MICE AND MEN AUDITIONS Thalian Association is producing John Steinback’s famed “Of Mice and Men” in March. They’ll be holding auditions on Feb. 3rd and 4th at 7 p.m. at the Community Arts Center (120 S. 2nd St.) for men 20s-60s, and one twentysomething, sexy and vulnerable woman. There will not be prepared material required. The story follows two displaced migrant ranch-hands in Depression-era California, who are trying to attain their dream. For more information, visit www.thalian.org.
comedy NUTT HOUSE IMPROV Cage Match Champions and Encore’s Best Comedy Troupe Nutt House Improv wants you to spend Wed evenings with them at their new home, The Reel Cafe. Show starts at 9pm. Free! JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Mon. of month will feature a stand-up comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar. 9pm, $4. DEAD CROW COMEDY Wed. Nutt House Improv, 9pm ($2), Reel Cafe. • Thursday Open Mic Night, 9pm (no cover) • Friday/Saturday National touring comedians 8pm & 10pm. City Stage/Level 5 and Fibber McGees. Timmy Sherrill: deadcrowcomedy@aol.com or 910-520-5520
music EMMYLOU HARRIS Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium Sat., 2/1. The performance is part of the office’s celebrated Masters Series, which features artists and works of cultural and historic significance. Tickets on sale: $55 (reserved seating). 910-962-3500 (Mon-Fri, noon6pm). www.uncw.edu/arts. ST. BRIGID’S DAY FESTIVAL See page 36. WILMINGTON CONCERT ASSOCIATION Emanuel Ax Sun., 2/2, 8pm, Kenan Auditorium. Artist in Residence with the New York Philharmonic for the 2012/13 season, Grammy winner for the second and third volumes of his cycle of
Haydn’s piano sonatas, and puts focus on music of 20th-century composers, premiering works by John Adams, Christopher Rouse, Krzysztof Penderecki, Bright Sheng, and Melinda Wagner. $18-$38. 910-962-3500. wilmingtonconcert.com.
UNCW MUSIC FESTIVAL 2/2-4: UNCW New Music Festival is presented by the Dept. of Music, the Office of Cultural Arts, and the Office of International Programs in partnership with the Departments of Anthropology, Asian Studies, Film Studies and Women’s Studies. Events include a film screening and live performance, a master class, a festival performance and a presentation by guest composers. Free to UNCW studenst w/ID and open to the public for$5/person.
GIANT CAFE Universal publishing artists singer/songwriter Steven Fiore from Los Angeles will be appearing live in Giant’s 75 seat theater: $5 seats, 2/7, 7-9pm. Steven is working with Art Garfunkel on the east coast and will be gracing us with a visit while on our coast! Steven has worked for and with many celebs writing music over the last eight years including Keith Urban, Alison Krauss, Howie Day & Jason Castro.www.Giantculture.com. 910-2009511. 1200 N 23rd Stye 209.
34TH NC JAZZ FESTIVAL 2/6-8: 15 traditional jazz artists perform in a cabaret-style setting. Admission charge/advance reservations. Hilton Wilmington Riverside. 910-7931111; www.ncjazzfestival.com
VIOLINIST BRIDGID BIBBENS International performing artist Bridgid Bibbens is bringing the groundbreaking music education program Electrify Your Strings! (EYS) to Murray Middle School. Thurs., 2/6, 7pm, at the Minnie Evans Arts Center. Playing contemporary pop music plus selections by Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and more. Murray Middle School orchestra students will perform alongside Ms. Bibbens. Open to the public with all profits going to the school music programs. $5 in advance; $7 at the door; $10 VIP sectionLaura Black at 910-232-6473 or laura. black@nhcs.net
WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2/8, 8pm: “A Change is Gonna Come.” Marva Robinson, director Student Concerto Competition Winners, explore the landmark 1964 Civil Rights bill through the music and songs of the era with readings from Dr. Martin Luther King’s work. Joining the Wilmington Symphony for this 50th Anniversary musical celebration is the Williston Alumni Community Choir. Also spotlighted will be the winners of the 37th Annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition. (910) 962-3500 or www. wilmingtonsymphony.org/tickets.html
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modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. fasola.org and this singing at http://bit.ly/ WilmNCSacredHarp. Held in collaboration with WHQR. www.cameronartmuseum.org CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS Carolina Chocolate Drops w/ L Shaped Lot Duo, 2/26, Brooklyn Arts Center, 6:30pm doors. $23 in advance; $28 day of. ww.pipelineevents.com. Carolina Chocolate Drops released their studio album Leaving Eden (Nonesuch Records) produced by Buddy Miller. The traditional African-American string band provides “an end-to-end display of excellence, [playing] styles of southern black music from the 1920s and ’30s string- band music, jugband music, fife, drum and early jazz,” according to NYT. www.brooklynartsnc.com
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NOW: ARTISTS NEEDED! Thalian Association is putting a call out to artists to hang in the Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center space, which they manage at 120 S. 2nd Street, downtown Wilmington. There is no charge to showcase the work, whcih rotates on a bi-monthly schedule. Preferential treatment is given to residents of New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties. The gallery is open daily to the public. Artists interested should contact Donna Green at 910-341-7860 or email her at donnajoynergreen@thalian.org. MUSIC, METAL AND DANCE Wilmington native Doug Walker mixes his love of photography, music and dance into his own explosive award winning style of mixed media, “Music, Metal and Dance!” View his work during December and January at Luna Caffe and Gallery, located in Wilmington’s Arts and Antique district, 604 Castle St. 8am-4pm daily. www.Tango88.com COASTAL CAROINA CAMERA CLUB The photography of The Coastal Carolina Camera Club will be on display at Silver Coast Winery. Member’s photographs run through end of January. The Coastal Carolina Camera Club meets on the second Tues. of the month, 7pm, Shallotte Presbyterian Church, 5070 M.H. Rourk Dr. All forms of photography, including point and shoot, SLR (digital and 35mm) and integrated advanced digital cameras. Meetings consist of informative programs on photographic techniques and software usage, member photo presentations and critiques, guest speakers and much more. Guests are always welcome. www.coastalcarolinacameraclub.org or 910-287-6311. Silver Coast Winery, 6680 Barbeque Rd NW, Ocean Isle. www.silvercoastwinery.com SILVER COAST ART SHOW Silver Coast Winery is pleased to announce a mutli artist art opening, 2/1, 4pm, in the art gallery, featuring the works of Artists David McCune, Gabriella Lynch and Michael Green will be on display through 4/30. Gabriella Lynch, a self taught artist, does watercolors. Michael S. Green works in several medias such as water color, wood carving, air brushing, acrylic and oil. 6680 Barbeque Rd., Ocean Isle Beach, NC. www.silvercoastwinery. com or 910-282-2800. POP-UP ART SHOW Pre-Valentines Day pop up art show at Fermental, Fri., 2/7, 6-10pm. New art from ArtbyCammeron, including new originals in her exclusive fashion watercolor series! Also hand-kniktted bracelets, children’s books, paintings and more. Live music from 8-10pm by Kyle Lindley and free beer and wine tasting. www.artbycammeron.com INTERCONNECTIONS WHQR 91.3fm Public Radio announces the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR presents “Interconnections: Mixed Media Artwork” by Diane Hause and Shannon Bourne. Ea. artist moves fluidly between techniques such as etching, painting, printmaking and collage. On display until 2/8. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR.
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JANETTE HOPPER Janette K Hopper’s prints and paintings will be presented in three chapters over six months at Costello’s Piano Bar. The opening for the first chapter, Medieval nastygrams, (the foibles of man), will be 2/15, 6-9pm. The Second chapter will be Nature, the killer app, opening in April. Finally the Third chapter, To the cloud! Vaporware, will open in June. All exhibits will be at 211 Princess St., downtown Wilmington. Opening receptions will feature complimentary champagne, hors d’oeuvres and classical piano accompaniment. ARTISTS NEEDED Thalian Association, managers of the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, at 120 S. 2nd Street, is seeking artists in all mediums who wish to exhibit in the HBHUSO/ CAC community gallery. No charge; exhibitions will rotate on a bi-monthly schedule with preference given to residents of New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties. Gallery is open daily during regular business hours and the public is always welcome. Donna Green, Community Arts Center Director, donnajoynergreen@ thalian.org, 910-341-7860 or www. wilmingtoncommunityarts.org. ART FOR ALL The Brooklyn Arts Center is excited to announce Art for All 4, Wilmington’s cutting-edge art show, at the BAC (516 North 4th Street—the corner of Campbell and North 4th streets) on Fri., 2/21, 3-9pm and Sat., 2/22, 11am-7pm. Come celebrate Wilmington’s community of local, original artists at the Brooklyn Arts Center when 50-plus of the region’s finest present their work in the magnificent BAC. Expect fabulous paintings, illustrations, sculpture, photography, watercolors, glass, metal, and woodwork, and more, priced perfectly at $25-$250. That’s right, every piece of original fine art for $250 or less! Admission is $5 at the door. It’s good for both days and includes a raffle ticket. Kids 12 and under are free. Free parking. Heather Thomson at 910-616-9882 or heather@ brooklynartsnc.com. BIENNIAL FACULTY EXHIBITION Biennial Faculty Exhibition will be on view in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Arts Building through 2/21. Exhibition features current work by UNCW studio art faculty members Donald Furst, Ned Irvine, Courtney Johnson, Eric Lawing, Anne Lindberg, Casey Scharling, Vicky Smith, Andi Steele, Pam Toll and Aaron Wilcox. An opening reception will be held from 5:30-7pm, 1/16. Free and open to the public. Located on the ground floor of the Cultural Arts Building, near the building’s main entrance on the corner of Randall Parkway and Reynolds Drive on the UNCW campus. ARTISTS LOCK-IN Artists Lock-in, 3/1: Need artists to particiapte in the all-night event, 8pm-8am. Free art supplies to create masterpieces. Opportunities to help with installation projects; food, live music, and films to screen. Several artist will also be doing workshops throughout the evening. Learn how to screen print, marble paper, or figure draw Dinner, snacks and breakfast served. CALL FOR ARTISTS Over $4,000 in cash awards Wilmington Art Association, 32nd annual Juried Spring Art Show & Sale, 4/11-13. Accepting 3D & 2D artwork images Online beginning 1/13 through midnight 3/3. Process includes fee payment and image submissions at www.wilmingtonart.org for detail. WAA members $35/Non-members $45. Hannah Block community Arts Center, 120 S. Second. St. ALL THAT REMAINS Historic Oakwood Cemetery & Mausoleum hosts
Juried Urn Competition and Sale, “All that Remains.” Honoring the changing style of interment with a juried competition devoted to the art of cremation urns, entitled All That Remains. Open to professional and amateur artists in NC, must be 18 years plus. Artist may submit a maximum of two original works that, using his/her creativity could be used as a cremation urn; size should be within dimensions of 12”length x 12” width x 12” height. All works must be sturdy enough to withstand handling and exhibition. All mediums of art will be accepted. Digital images of the work, with entry form must be received by Fri., 8/14, 4pm (Send to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, PO Box 26867 Raleigh, NC 27611). E-mail jpgs (300 dpi) to robin@historicoakwood.com by 9/20, 4pm. No more than two photos of each piece of work should be included. Mailed CDs should be labeled with name, email address and phone number. Winners notified via email on Mon., 8/15. Approved urns must be delivered to Historic Oakwood Cemetery (701 Oakwood Ave.) no later than 3pm on Wed., 9/10; dropped off between 11am and 3pm on the 10th if hand-delivered. Opening reception, Sat., 10/11, 3-5pm. Exhibit on Sun., 10/15, 1-5 pm. Friends of Historic Oakwood Cemetery will retain a 30% commission on all works sold. All works must be for sale. 1st Place, $600; 2nd place, $250;3rd Place, $150.
museum CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Through 3/2014—Imagine and discover a world you can’t see! Nano is a mini, interactive exhibition that engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering and technology. Hands-on interactives present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real-world applications, and explore the societal and ethical implications of this new technology. • Opens 2/1: Since the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet. A View from Space, a new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. They can track a hurricane from space, send a satellite spinning into orbit around a model Earth, study incredible images of our planet captured by NASA’s Earth Observing System and more. Includes numerous handson activity sections such as the Satellite Activity Area. 910-798-4370. Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $4-$7. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St., historic downtown Wilmington. www.capefearmuseum.com. MOORE’S BATTLEFIELD Moores Creek National Battlefield: Loyalists were unaware of what they would encounter as they charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge on February 27, 1776. Just beyond
the bridge nearly 1,000 North Carolina patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. This dramatic victory ended British rule in the colony forever. Visitor Center, 9am-4pm, through 3/31; 4/1, 9am-5pm, for spring and summer season. Center will be closed every Mon/ Tues throughout the year while staying open WedSun to provide educational programs and guided tours on the weekend. Moores Creek National Battlefield will be completely closed on all Federal Holidays with no access to any part of the park being permitted. www.nps.gov/mocr
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.
LATIMER HOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the reMon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go stored home features period furnishings, artwork Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10amCooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Sci4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and ence, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handiStART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, capped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www. 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off latimerhouse.org gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collec- CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM tion locations to help promote literacy, find a good World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. • Enbeautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater joy a night of pizza, beer, photo booth, music with crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long The Clams, and putt putt at Pizza Putt. This year Reticulated Python that can swallow a human beis the fully-stocked $5 bar! Pizzas will be provided ing whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 by Fat Tony’s, Tower Pizza and more! Beer will be ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See provided by Lighthouse Beer & Wine, Wilmington the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Homebrew Supply, and Front Street Brewery. Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 Make sure to bring your ID as this is a 21 and over species, some so rare they are not exhibited anyevent. 1/31, 6-10pm. Must RSVP. Single: $25. where else. One of the most famous reptile collecCouple: $40. • 2/1, 10am-noon, Celebrate the tions on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11amChinese New Year. Free w/membership or admis5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 sion. • 2/8, 10am-noon: Mini Olympics, incl. foam Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Rivnoodle javelin toss, ballooon flyswatter challenge erwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) and Olympic torch relay. Free w/membership or 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com. admission. www.playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534
CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Art Among Friends: Four Collections of American Art features paintings and drawings from four private collections in North Carolina showing the evolution during 1880s-1940s of painting in America. • 1/26, 3pm: Curator and Collectors on Art Among Friends: Four Collections of American Art, w/museum admission. Informal gallery conversation on the exhibition with Jonathan Stuhlman, Senior Curator of American, Modern and Contemporary Art, The Mint Museum, Welborn Alexander and Charles Murray, collectors. • Pancoe Art Education Center (ongoing) Seagrove and Contemporary Pottery in the exhibition cases, incl. the works of resident artist Hiroshi Sueyoshi, Ben Owen III and Jugtown Pottery among other works. • CAM Public Tours, Thurs., 7:30pm, w/ admission. Explore what’s new and on view. Open late on Thurs. until 9pm.• 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 children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. www. cameronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999. 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. burgwinwrighthouse.com. WB FITNESS WB Parks and Rec offers Extreme Cross Training, Boot Camp, Get Fit, Power Yoga, Gentle Yoga,
BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • 2/16, 1-4pm: Going Greener at the Bellamy Mansion Museum! Play educational games and do fun activites in order to spread the word of going green! A new tour focusing on the green activity in the Bellamy will be held throughout the day. Musical performances by Catesby Jones and Susan Savia. Fun for all ages! 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for
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sports/recreation HALYBURTON NATURE PROGRAMS Pre-reg. required! Kids ages 2 and up, adults and families including a wide variety of birding programs. Bird Hike, Greenfield Lake, 2/20, 8am4pm, Carvers Creek State Park; 3/20, 8am-4pm, Clark Park; 4/17, 8am-1pm, Holly Shelter Gamelands, $10 • Birding By Bike, 1/30, 2/27, 3/27, 4/10, at Gary Shell Cross-City Trail, 8am-noon (free). • Backyard Birding and Feeding: 2/8, 3/8, 4/12, 9:30-11:30am, $5 • Winter Birds Workshop, 2/12, 9am-4pm, $10. 4099 S. 17th St. 910-341-0075. www.halyburtonpark.com SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AT THE HUSK 2/2: The Husk Downtown Wilmington will be in full swing as the Broncos face off against the Seahawks. $15 Oyster Roast Plates including corn, potato salad, and cornbread, 50 cent wings, $2 domestics, and a chance to win a free TV and other door prizes. Drawings every quarter - must be present to win. 3 ways to get a ticket - one at the door, one when you mention The Husk in a post on Facebook, and one when you order an oyster plate. Kickoff at 6:25pm, 31 S. Front St. CFFA The Cape Fear Fencing Association will continue its beginners’ fencing class starting in February. Class is Tues., 2/4, 6:30pm. Taught by Head Coach Greg Spahr, the class will be held Tues/ Thurs, 6:30-7:45pm and costs $35/month. Annual fee of $5 to USA Fencing to cover insurance. Meet in the lower level of Tileston Gym at
St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets in downtown Wilmington. Equipment is supplied by the CFFA. Beginning fencing classes include the basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques, conditioning, refereeing, and tournament strategy. Students will be passed to the next level based upon the demonstration of fencing skills rather than an attendance of a certain number of classes. www.capefearfencing.com or 910 799-8642. YCC BEACH DASH Wilmington Family YMCA is pleased to announce the 1st Annual YCC Beach Dash on Sat., 2/15, at Shell Island on Wrightsville Beach. Beach Dash is a fun family friendly event for all ages! Every participant will receive a participation medal and the first 150 registrants receive a t-shirt! Six obstacles and blast stations throughout the course, to consist of a tunnel crawl, noodle forest, agility run, wall climb, balance beam and slide. Blast stations are full of surprises that you will run into on race day! Registration is now open on Sportoften.com keyword: YCC Beach Dash. www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org CURLING 2/15, 9-11:45am at the Wilmington Ice House, 7201 Ogden Business Ln. Learn the game of curling: delivery, sweeping, scoring, etiquette & rules. Once you have attended a learn-to-curl, you will be prepared and ready to join in our Coastal Olympics League (to start in March 2014)! $20/person. RSVP: info@coastalcurling.com
film BUILDING A BETTER WILMINGTON 1/29, 7pm: Building a Better Wilmington. UNCW’s Department of Public & International Affairs presents a free double-feature presentation of two stu-
dent documentaries, “Building a Better Wilmington: Giving and Volunteering in the Port City,” and “Beyond the Classroom: Learning to Lead,” at Lumina Theater on UNCW’s campus at 7pm. The screening is to be followed with a Q&A. Building a Better Wilmington screened at the 2013 Cucalorus Film Festival and feat. interviews with members of local nonprofits, activists, musicians and community leaders who are all currently involved in enriching Wilmington through volunteer efforts. “Beyond the Classroom” documents the transformative experience of 19 UNCW students enrolled in a class that focuses on leading nonprofit organizations. Viewers follow students as they complete projects such as building websites, performing budget analysis, and creating collateral materials to benefit local nonprofits. CINEMATIQUE Cinematique of Wilmington, a series of independent, classic, foreign and notable films cosponsored by WHQR 91.3fm Public Radio and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., is pleased to announce new films for January and February. Tickets: $8, thalianhall.org. Showtime is 7:30pm at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street. 2/3-5 (Mon-Wed in the Main Theatre): Philomena—From Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Frears (The Queen, Dangerous Liasons), written by and starring Steve Coogan (The Trip) and Dame Judi Dench (Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Skyfall), this heart tugging film is based on the true story of Philomena Lee (Dench), a woman who embarked on a journey with a journalist (Coogan) to discover what happened to the son she was forced to give up for adoption when she was only a teenager. LIVE FROM THE MET The renowned Renee Fleming will bring her celebrated role in the fairy-tale opera, singing “Song to
the Moon” from Antonin Dvorak’s “Rusalka: Live from the Met in HD.” Mayfaire Theater, 900 Town Centre Dr. 12:55pm; will run four hours. 910-2561857. Bonnie Lieberman: 910-833-7100. SECOND SUNDAY FILMS Second Sunday is adults’ afternoon out at Northeast Library. 2/9: Free movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, based on a book by F. Scott Fitzgerald, at 2pm. Performance license doesn’t allow the library to advertise movie titles. Adults only, please. BYOP= Bring Your Own Popcorn and other snacks. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. UNCW FLIKER FILM SOCIETY 2/21: UNCW Flicker Film Society will be holding their annual Reel Teal Film Festival at UNCW’s Lumina Theater on Fri., 2/21. The Reel Teal Film Festival is a solely student-organized film festival that takes place at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. With an emphasis on the award show atmosphere, this festival programs innovative films from film makers, students, and enthusiasts, to promote a community that fosters competition and cinematic diversity.
kids’ stuff MS. SUSAN’S ROOM Music and art for children, featuring Happy Little Singers, music and movement for ages 6 mos to 6 years. Learning through sing, dance and creative play! Tues-Thurs, and Sat, 9:45am.1 1/2 hour session $10/family. Drop-ins welcome. • Art and Craft Friday, 10am. Schedule: 1/31: Pasta Art and Jewelry. $10/child includes all supplies. • Also, ukulele, guitar and piano and vocal lessons. 910777-8889 or info@happylittlesingers.com. 200 Willard Street in the ArtWorks. www.-ms-susans-
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LEGOS IN THE LIBRARY 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15, 3:30pm: Legos in the Library is a new monthly activity for elementary school kids at New Hanover County’s Main Library! Kids in grades K - 5 work alone or with a friend to create a Lego structure that meets a different challenge at each session. It’s free thanks to funding from the Friends of the Library, but space is limited and preregistration is required for each session. 910-798-6303 or www.nhclibrary. org. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. AZALEA FESTIVAL CHILDREN’S TEA Azalea Festival Children’s Tea 2014,Fancy Nancy in Paris, Sun., 3/23, 2-4pm. $35 + $3.50 service fee. Photo packages by renown photographer Kenny Barnes. Day of event sitting fee of $10, packages below include a waived sitting fee, only purchasing in advance with ticket waives the sit-
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lectures/readings WHERE DO WE DRAW THE LINE Cape Fear Community College will host a public forum “Where Do We Draw the Line?” to discuss the use of force by law enforcement on Wed., 1/29 from 2-3:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the Union Station Building auditorium at 502 N. Front St., room U-170. Program includes a panel discussion featuring CFCC faculty John Schulte, psychology instructor, Paul Sweeney, criminal justice instructor, Karen Brown, communications instructor and Raven Bruno, sociolHuman ogy instructor.
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The UNCW Athletics and UNCW Health and Services will present a lecture from former NFL athlete and final four contestant on 2013’s “The Biggest Loser” Joseph Ostaszewski. Ostaszewski will speal at Hanover Gym and weight and wellness, as well as his nonprofit, Wear Your Soul, founded with his brother, Joe. The nonprofit focuses on inspiring kids to live a healthy lifetsyle through outdoor sports. The lecture is free and open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. on February 3rd.
WILD BIRD AND GARDEN 2/1, 9:15-10:30am, Temptations Gourmet, few doors down from Wild Bird and Garde, 3501 Oleander Dr. Join Carson Wood of the Coastal Plains Conservation Group for a free program on the Snowy Owl. Learn all about these magnificent birds and the factors behind their strange migratory behavior this year! Free and open to all! (910) 343-6001. www.wildbirdgardeninc.com
JOSEPH OSTASZEWSKI 2/3: Guest lecture, “The Big gest Socio-Cultural Influences on Weight and Wellness.” UNCW Athletics and the UNCW College of Health and Human Services have teamed up to recruit former NFL athlete Joseph Ostaszewski, a Final Four contestant on 2013’s “The Biggest Loser” TV show, for a 6 p.m. presentation in Hanover Gym about weight and wellness. Joe and his brother have established a non-profit organization, Wear Your Soul, to inspire kids to live a healthy lifestyle through outdoor sports.
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SLAVE VOICES NC Humanities Council presents a Road Scholar Program’s “Slave Voices North Carolina” by Lucinda MacKethan at Bellamy Mansion. Thurs., 2/13, 6:30pm, free. 503 Market St. THE LADY WHO SHOT LEE MORGAN Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave., presents a book signing, 2/21, 7pm, featuring Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based writer/radio announcer Larry Reni Thomas, who will sign copies and talk about his latest book, The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan. The book is about former Wilmington, North Carolina resident Helen Morgan, and her life with her late husband, famed trumpet legend Lee Morgan, whom she shot and killed in 1972, at a New York City nightclub called Slug’s. Thomas, who interviewed Ms. Morgan, in February 1996, a month before her death, will also present an audio documentary called The Helen Morgan Project, which features Helen talking about her experience. Larry will also talk about the upcoming Swedish documentary movie American Jazz Musician, which is scheduled to be released soon and will also include Thomas and excerpts of the taped interview. (910) 452-1107. JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS Mon., 2/24, 7pm, Burney Center: Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, former lecturer at Georgetown University and an undocumented immigrant. At age 16, Vargas discovered he was an undocumented immigrant and, despite his immense success as a journalist, he kept his immigration status a secret until recently. Vargas seeks to elevate the conversation about immigration and challenge notions of what defines “American.” Free for UNCW students, faculty and staff; $10 for public. 910-962-4045. www.uncw.edu/ presents. TASTY AUTHORS WEEKEND The Tasty Authors Weekend is being held at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside, and will kick off on Fri., 2/28-3/2, 12pm-2pm, with a Readers Luncheon co-hosted by Candis Terry and Jennifer Bernard, two of Avon Romance’s Fabulous Authors. The luncheon is open to Romance Readers who want to meet and greet, with Candis and Jennifer, while enjoying a lovely lunch with an author Q&A and intimate signing, w/door prizes. $30/ticket. Also two days of fun and informative workshops, given by industry professionals and published authors, as well as keynote speeches for breakfast and dinner receptions, given by Pamela Palmer (Avon) and Joanne Rock/J.K. Rock
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Crescent Moon this winter! We will use art as inspiration and learn the craft of flash fiction (also known as short-short stories, sudden fiction, a story told in anywhere from a handful of words up to a thousand). Writing in pairs and individually, we’ll “workshop” each other’s writing, as well as discuss publishing opportunities. All classes on Mon., 5:302/3, 10 and 17 at Crescent Moon, Interested folks who want to learn how to become 7pm: 24 N. Front St. $60 total. Limited space: a foster parent can attend an informative meet- register by emailing vallielynnwatson@ ing on February 4th and 8th at 10 a.m. A packet gmail.com
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will be given, and topics will be discussed about the ins and outs of the process. Folks will learn what children in foster care need and how to suitably adapt to those needs. For more information, contact Brian Moeller by calling (910) 538-9421 or e-mail Brian at bmoeller@arcnc.org.
classes/workshops MEDITATION CLASS Meditation clarifies the mind, opens the heart and encourages a spiritual path. Free guided classes are offered weekly, Sun., 3:30pm, and Tues, 5:30pm. Basic principles and practices of meditation. Focus your attention, gain self-awareness, find inner stillness, and experience the benefits of meditation. Open Studio 1055 Military Cutoff Rd., #102; free. (910) 665 YOGA CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES A short series of four creative writing classes at
LEARN HOW TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT Join us 2/4, 6pm, and 2/8, 10am, to learn more about how to become a foster parent. An informational packet will be provided and we will discuss the process of becoming a foster parent and current needs of children in foster care. Contact Brian Moeller (910) 5389421. bmoeller@arcnc.org.
PACE CONFERENCE 2/4-5: NC Campus Compact presents its annual Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement Conference. Away from its home site at Elon University, UNCW was chosen to host this year’s events as a result of the university’s model leadership in creating campus-community partnerships. Faculty, staff and administrators are invited to attend this daylong conference that seeks to inform and advance the research and practice of community engagement by sharing research findings, innovative program design and partnership models, proven community/institutional impacts, effective curriculum or co-curricular models, institutional capacity building and institutionalization, and successful community engagement practices. Registration
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CELESTIAL NAVIGATION Cape Fear Community College is offering a Celestial Navigation course, 2/4-20. Class with take place on Tues-Thurs nights, 6-9:50pm. Teaches students the theory and technique for finding one’s position at sea by covering the movements of the navigational stars, planets, moon, and sun. Students will also learn how to use a sextant, taking the sight information and converting it to a charted position. At least one trip to Wrightsville Beach is planned for evening star sights. Although GPS navigation may be more accurate, celestial navigation remains a dependable alternative and complement to electronics which every truly self-sufficient navigator should know. Taught by Captain Steve Beuth; $128 register. 910-3627189 or sbeuth@cfcc.edu.
BUSINESS WORKSHOP Attorney Kevin May from GravesMay, PLLC will discuss legal issues to be considered when starting a small business at a free workshop at 6pm on Mon., 2/10, at NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Topics will include obtaining an EIN (employee identification number), establishing bank accounts, making businessentity choices, and setting up tax records. Provided by NC LEAP (North Carolina Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Program), a public service project from the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, with cooperation from New Hanover County Public Library. Free but space is limited; pre-reg, 910-798-6306.
PRINCIPLES AND PRIORITIES How would you fix the Federal Budget? Participate in the workshop, “Principles and Priorities,” an innovative workshop developed by the Concord Coalition, a nonpartisan nonprofit, where small groups work to make choices on how to reduce the federal debt and deficits. Feb. 8th, 2pm, at NE Branch of NHC Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Free but registration rqd: 798-6306 jroach@nhcgov.com.
BRIDGE LESSONS Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Dept. 2-day Bridge lessons, 10am-noon, with Marie Killoran. “Cue Bids”—2/13 and 20. For the intermediate players, expand your bridge bidding with this two-session course concentrating on the use of cue bids. Each session will include discussion and practice hands. Participants should have a good foundation in basic bidding and play of the hand. Fran Russ Recreation Ctr. 256-7925.
MODERN DANCE MASTER CLASS Modern Dance Master Class, 2/9, 2-4pm, Techniques in Motion Dance Studio. 5543-100 Carolina Beach Rd, Intermediate/advanced dancers only, ages 11 & up. $15/person. Must have at least 10 in order to offer the class. Class will include technique, across the floor movement
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classes and/or 1 to 2-day workshops in drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, art history, copper repousse and artistic journal keeping. • Yoga: Thurs., noon-1pm; Fri., 5:30-6:30pm • T’ai Chi: Wed., noon-1pm. Starts again 1/8. Sessions are ongoing and are open to beginner and experienced participants. www.cameronartmuseum.org
clubs/notices/tours LELAND ROTARY CLUB The Leland Area Rotary meets Thursday’s 7:30am (except the first Thur.of every month) at Magnolia Greens Golf Meeting Room, 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr. www.lelandarearotary.com. WRITE-ON WEDNESDAYS Write-On Wednesdays, 6-10pm: Creative, scriptwriter, poet or storytellers are welcome to a roundtable discussion. Organized and directed by local and regional writers. Jodi: 910-200-2511 or jodi@giantculture.com. Giant Cafe and Cinema, 1200 N 23rd St #209. giantculture.com LIVING WITH GRIEF Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter offers Living with Grief, a free six-session grief support group for adults, 11am-1pm, Thurs., 1/30-3/6,at the Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Offered to adults experiencing grief, regardless of whether they received hospice services, in addition to families of hospice patients. It provides grief education and support that enable members to cope with and understand their grief. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern for participants. Reg. rqd: 796-7991. www.lcfh.org.
Saturday, February 22, 2014 Pleasure Island’s Carolina Beach Boardwalk Next to the Courtyard Marriott 11:00am-3:00pm
CF HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION The Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association (WCFHBA) is accepting submissions for the 2014 Parade of Homes Art Competition. The winning artwork will be exclusively featured on the cover of our Plan Book (with a distribution of 5,000), on posters, media, and print advertising. Entries should use the 2014 theme “Still Living the American Dream” and should include at least one residential structure in the painting. Deadline: 1/31. Naomi Wright at (910) 799-2611 or email Naomi@wilmhba.com. TOPSAIL CHAMBER 1/31: Join our first Lunch Bunch networking event at Gallagher’s Bar and Grill at noon. Order from the menu, network and get to know one another. Each month we will rotate the location of the Lunch Bunch. GRADUATE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 2/1, 2-4pm: Open house for Graduate School. Education bldg on UNCW campus. RSVP for program agenda: 910-962-4001 or piercep@uncw. edu. Childcare provided.www.uncw.edu/ed/ ETHAN ALLEN DREAM HOME Sat., 2/8, 10:30am-12:30pm: Ethan Allen invites fans who would like to create &#34;dream homes&#34; of their own to attend our free style workshop. We’ll share behind-the-scenes info about our collaboration with HGTV on this year’s Dream Home, located in Truckee, California, just minutes away from spectacular Lake Tahoe. Join us and get insider tips & ideas on how the Dream Home design team uses our products to create one-of-a-kind homes. And as always, we’ll offer advice on how to dress your very own dream home with eclectic & iconic style. Our advice is endless, but seating is limited. RSVP: 910-799-
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HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS On Sun., 2/9, Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear will present Roger Brewin as Charles Darwin in a one-man show. In addition to over 200 performances as Darrow, he has appeared as Charles Dickens, Frederick Douglas and aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. He will offer a look into the private and family musings of Charles Darwin. Also, a Humanists’ big pot luck dinner of the year, so label food appropriately, e.g. “Primordial Soup” or Pterodactyl Wings.” YMCA Bridge Center, 127-40 S. College Rd., 6pm. Please RSVP: www.capefearhumanists.com/ VALENTINE’S CRUISES 2/14, 5:30pm. Lover’s Moon Valentine’s Day Cruise: Swoon to the full moon with your Valentine on this 2-hour cruise featuring hors’ d’oeuvres, champagne under the stars on the Cape Fear River (departs at 5:30pm). Admission charge. • 2/15, 5pm: Sweetheart’s Saturday Cruise—2-hour sunset cruise of the romantic Cape Fear River features an Italian dinner and live acoustic music. Admission charge. Departs at 212 S. Water Street (between Ann & Orange streets), Wilmington. 910-338-3134; www.wilmingtonwatertours.net.Docks at 212 S. Water St. (between Ann & Orange streets), 910-338-3134; www.wilmingtonwatertours.net. WB VALENTINE’S DAY CRUISE 2/14-17, 11am-4pm (departs on the hour). Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours. Cruises include chocolate and beverage. Admission charge; advance reservations required. Departs from 275 Waynick Ave., Wrightsville Beach (across from Blockade Runner Resort). www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com; 910-200-4002.
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VALENTINE’S DAY CRUISE ON HENRIETTA III 2/14, 6:30pm-9pm; Cruise, buffet meal, and cash bar aboard the Henrietta III, NC’s largest riverboat. Boards at 6pm. Advance pre-paid reservations required. Departs at Dock & Water sts., Wilmington. 910-343-1611; 800-676-0162; www.cfrboats.com SEED LENDING PROJECT New Hanover County Public Library downtown will kick off the Seed Lending Project on 2/22, 11am, to facilitate the growth of open-pollinated seeds among residents of New Hanover County. Check out seeds from our lending library with your library card, plant the seeds and grow beautiful healthy plants, save seed and return to the library and check them back in for others to grow! Workshops on seed saving and container gardening, as well as info from local groups like garden clubs. Justine Roach: (910) 7986355). Andy Meyers: (910) 599-7447 64TH TIDEWATER CAMELLIA CLUB SHOW 2/22, 1-5pm: 64th Annual Tidewater Camellia Club Show at the Walter L. Parsley Elementary School, 3518 Masonboro Loop Rd. Historic show is free and open to the public. Camellia experts will display over 1,000 blooms for evaluation by American Camellia Society judges. Floral arrangements highlighting camellias will also be presented by various garden clubs, children’s art display from local elementary schools students, excellent selection of camellias for sale and more. (910) 509-1792; www.tidewatercamelliaclub.org. RANDALL JARRELL POETRY COMPETITION The 2014 Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition is now open for submissions; first-place winner
receives $200 and publication in storySouth, an online literary journal. Open to any writer who is a legal resident of NC or a member of the North Carolina Writers’ Network. Submissions should be one poem only (40-line limit). Deadline is March 1.Judge is Jillian Weise, author of The Book of Goodbyes (BOA Editions, 2013), the 2013 James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets winner. Submissions should be one poem only (40-line limit), typed (singlespaced) and stapled in the left-hand corner. Entry fee: one poem per entry fee: $10 for NCWN members, $15 for nonmembers. Send submissions to: Terry L. KennedyMFA Writing Program, 3302 MHRA Building, UNC Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170. ncwriters.org BIRDING TOURS
1/30: COOKING CLASS Though it’s winter, lots of delicious veggies are growing to make kitchen meals all the more delightful. Greenland Farms will offer a “Cooking with Root Veggies” class on Thursday, January 30th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is only $20 per person but pre-registration is required. They’ll teach the art of continuing to eat fresh with roots and tubers, showing participants the best ways to use the vitamin-rich vegetables. Conact 910-253-7934 to reserve your spot. Discover Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek w/guided eco-cruises and educational boat tours
designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. The winter birding cruise explores salt-marsh function, wetland plants, shorebird/water bird ID and more. 275 Waynick Ave., Wrightsville Beach. Capt. Joe Abbate at: (910) 200-4002. $25/person, MonSat., 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm. www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com
culinary COOKING WITH ROOT VEGGIES Thurs., 1/30, 2-5pm: Cooking with Root Veggies—Can You Dig It?. Come learn the art of eating fresh in the winter, with roots and tubers. Don’t toss those greens! We’ll make the most of these diverse vitamin rich veggies. $20/person Pre-reg. rqd. http://greenlandsfarmstore.info/ or 910253-7934. NATIONAL HOT TEA MONTH Senior Resource Center will be celebrating by holding a free sampling event every Wed., 11am-1pm, throughout January,senior citizens and local hot tea fans are welcome to stop by the Main Lobby and try some tea. DIfferent flavor each week to sample. 2222 S. College Rd. 910-798-6409. ILM WINE AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL See pages 26-27. SEASONED GOURMET COOKING CLASSES All classes include a generous portion of the menu items and wine pairing samples for adults. 2/2, noon: Master It: Knife Skills, $35. Learn to hold, hone, and wield your cook’s knife using a safe and effective method taught in culinary schools, while learning to make Rainbow Matchstick Salad, roasted chicken with root vegetable hash, and apple-cinammon bread pudding. • 2/8, 11am: Sushi 101 with Linda Issitt, $45. Roll your own sushi, and learn to make delicious miso soup and a salad with ginger dressing. • 2/14, 6:30pm: Date Night Valentine’s Dinner with Susan Boyles, $90/couple. Roses and chocolate, and a great evening learning to cook together, feat. hearts of hearts salad, beef tenderloin filet, oven-roasted potatoes and chocolate souffles. • 2/16, 2pm: Master It: Perfect Eggs, $25. Learn the tricks to perfect eggs three ways: hard boiled with a perfect creamy center, poached to perfection, and fried to a perfect over easy • 2/22, 11am: Kale Caesar! and the Prince of Pork, with Susan Boyles, $40. Playing around with some classic dishes, lightened up for a healthier meal, feat. kale Caesar salad, pork terndeloin and more. • 2/26, 6:30m:
The Anatomy of Soup with Susan Boyles, $40. Three basic soups with warm, crusty bread and creamy compound butters. Butternut squash, cream of mushroom and chicken and dumplings. The Seasoned Gourmet, 1930 Eastwood Rd, Ste. 105, 910-256-9488. WINE PAIRING CLASSES Developed to help you select wines to pair with whatever meal you may be enjoying. Taste 5-6 wines each paired with an Hors d’oeuvre. Reservations are required. The Seasoned Gourmet, 1930 Eastwood Rd., Ste. 105, 910-256-9488. 2/4, 6:30pm, $15: Enjoy 6 wines each paired with an hors d’oeuvres and learn about growing conditions, wine making process, and more. CAPE FEAR WINE AND FOOD CLUB Thurs., 2/6, 6:30pm, “At the Table with Liz Biro—Food Writer, Chef, and Foodie Tour Guide,” $35. Inaugural women’s gathering with the female movers and shakers of the Wilmington area. Dish about area restaurants, hard-tofind ingredients, and the best of the best of everything food, over a three-course meal. Cape Fear Wine and Food Club memberships: $15/ person/year adn receive 5% discount on all merchandise and10% discount during classes at The Seasoned Gourmet. 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, 910-256-9488. FEAST DOWN EAST CONFERENCE Feast Down East (FDE) hopes to expand its local food efforts by reaching out to government agencies, leaders and planners at their next regional conference. The Feast Down East 4th Annual Regional Conference is scheduled for Thursd., 2/6, 8am-4pm, UNCW’s Burney Center. Dr. Marcia Caton Campbell, executive director for the Center for Resilient Cities, will kickoff the conference as she speaks to the topic of urban and regional planning and its role in building resilient community food systems. The conference will include a variety of workshops for farmers, would-be farmers, chefs, food buyers, foodies, local food advocates, gardeners, public health professionals, urban and regional planners, non-profits and government leaders. Also, Agrarian Stewardship Award presentation. www.feastdowneast.org. $10 for farmers and the general public, $30 to government/civic agencies and includes local breakfast and lunch. Seating is limited, so register early. All registrants are encouraged to bring at least one nonperishable food item to be donated to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC. DINNER FOR TWO: ME AND YOU 2/7, 2-5pm: Dinner for 2: Me and You Cooking Class. We’ll get our sizzle on, teaching you how to prepare a delightful meal for you and your valentine! $20 per person “pre-reg rqd.” http://
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HOMEBREW COMPETITION 7th annual Homebrew Competition, presented by Front Street Brewery. Entries will be accepted through 2/13. Entry Forms are available at the Front Street Brewery bar or at FrontStreetBrewery.com. Awards ceremony will be held Sat., 2/15, at The Beam Room at Front St. Brewery. $20 entry fee. Best in show will go on tap at FSB. FERMENTAL Every Friday: Free wine/beer tasting, 6pm. • An evening pairing a variety of fine chocolates with several beers from around the world. From traditional dark chocolates to sea salt caramel accompanied by hefeweizens, chocolates stouts, porters and IPAs. 2/14, 6pm. All ages. 21 and over only for tasting. Live music inside the shop with the acoustic stylings of local songstress Susan Savia. 7250 Market St., www.fermental.net. GLUTEN-FREE BAKING CLASS 2/21, 2-5pm: Gluten Free Baking Class. Are you gluten intolerant? Come learn how to bake for yourself! Heather will teach you the basics of gluten free baking. Leave with the skills and knowledge you need, along with a hard earned snack! Space is limited. $20/person “pre-reg. rqd.” 910-253-7934 or http://greenlandsfarmstore.info/ WILMINGTON WINE & BEER WALK Sat., 2/22: Bi-annual self-guided tour of downtown Wilmington’s restaurants and bars. Two free samples from each location while you tour some of your favorite drinking establishments and maybe visit a few different locations too! Tickets: $15 for indv., or two for $25. www.wineandbeerwalk.com. AFTERNOON HIGH TEA Afternoon High Tea, Greenlands Farm, 2-4pm, 4th Friday of every month. 2/28. Bring some friends and your favorite tea cup and join us for a delightful high tea! Organic teas, homemade organic tea pastries and our tasty tea sandwiches will be served. Learn the art of making the perfect cup of tea and enjoy the views of our long leaf pines. $14.50/person “pre-reg. required.”http:// greenlandsfarmstore.info/ 910-253-7934 COMPETITION DINING SERIES Got to Be Competition Dining Series travels statewide, pitting chefs against one another for the coveted red jacket and a $2k cash prize, plus a chance to compete in the Final Fire in Raleigh in November. ILM’s Fire on the Dock will take place at Bluewater Waterfront Grill through 2/17, featuring a battle of the chefs every Mon and Tues night, with final battle on 2/17. Six courses served; diners and pro judges decide the winners every week and who moves on to the Final Fire. Tickets: $59 w/semifinal and finals at $69. www. competitiondining.com.
ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): On my fifteenth birthday, I finally figured out that eating dairy products was the cause of my chronic respiratory problems. From that day forward, I avoided foods made from cow’s milk. My health improved. I kept up this regimen for years. But a month ago, I decided to see if my long-standing taboo still made sense. Just for the fun of it, I gave myself permission to gorge on a tub of organic vanilla yogurt. To my shock, there was no hell to pay. I was free of snot. In the last few weeks, I have feasted regularly on all the creamy goodies I’ve been missing. I bring this up, Aries, because I suspect an equally momentous shift is possible for you. Some taboo you have honored for a long time, some rule you have obeyed as if it were an axiom, is ripe to be broken. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Psychologist Daniel Kahneman, who won a Nobel Prize in Economics, says that consulting experts may be useless. In his study of Wall Street traders, he found their advice was no better than information obtained by a chimpanzee flipping a coin. Meanwhile, psychologist Philip Tetlock did a 20-year study with similar results. He found that predictions made by political and financial professionals are inferior to wild guesses. So, does this mean you should never trust any experts? No. But it’s important to approach them with extra skepticism right now. The time has come for you to upgrade your trust in your own intuition. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I’m a big fan of logic and reason, and I urge you to be, too. Using your rational mind to understand your experience is a very good thing. The less stock you put in superstitious head-trips and fear-based beliefs, the smarter you will be. Having said that, I recommend you also make playful use of your creative imagination. Relish the comically magical elements of your mysterious fate. Pay attention to your dreams, and indulge in the pleasure of wild fantasies. See yourself as a mythic hero in life’s divine drama. Moral of the story: Both the rational and the fantastical approaches are essential to your health. (P.S. But the fantastical needs extra exercise in the coming weeks.) CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sorry, Cancerian, you won’t be able to transform lead into gold anytime soon. You won’t suddenly acquire the wizardly power to heal the sick minds of racists and homophobes and misogynists. Nor will you be able to cast an effective love spell on a sexy someone who has always resisted your charms. That’s the bad news. The good news is: If you focus on performing less spectacular magic, you could accomplish minor miracles. For example, you might diminish an adversary’s ability to disturb you. You could welcome into your life a source of love you have ignored or underestimated. And you may be able to discover a secret you hid from yourself a long time ago.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Cosmopolitan” magazine is famous for offering tips on how to spice up one’s sex life. Here’s an example: “Take a few of your favorite erotically appealing flavor combinations, like peanut butter and honey, or whipped cream and chocolate sauce, and mix up yummy treats all over your lover’s body.” That sounds crazy to me, and not in a good way. In any case, I recommend that you don’t follow advice like that, especially in the coming days. It’s true that on some occasions, silliness and messiness have a role to play in building intimacy, but they aren’t advisable right now. For best results, be smooth and polished and dashing and deft. Togetherness will thrive on elegant experiments and graceful risks. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are not as broken as you may think you are. Your wounds aren’t as debilitating as you have imagined. And life will prove it to you this week. Or, rather, let me put it this way: Life will “attempt” to prove it to you—and not just in some mild, half-hearted way, either. The evidence it offers will be robust and unimpeachable. But here’s my question, Virgo: Will you
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be so attached to your pain that you refuse to even see, let alone explore, the dramatic proof you are offered? I hope not! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Kenneth Rexroth wrote a poem called “A Sword in a Cloud of Light.” I want to borrow that image. According to my astrological analysis and poetic intuition, you will generate the exact power you need in the coming weeks by imprinting your imagination with a vision of a sword in a cloud of light. I don’t want to get too intellectual about the reasons why, but I will say this: The cloud of light represents your noble purpose or your sacred aspiration. The sword is a metaphor to symbolize the new ferocity you will invoke as you implement the next step of your noble purpose or sacred aspiration. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Every autumn, the bird species known as the Clark’s Nutcracker prepares for its winter food needs by burying 30,000 pine nuts in 5,000 places over a 15-square-mile area. The amazing thing is that it remembers where almost all of them are. Your memory isn’t as prodigious as that, but it’s far better than you realize. I hope you will use it to the hilt in the coming days. Your upcoming decisions will be highly effective if you draw on the wisdom gained from past events—specially those events that foreshadowed the transition you will soon be going through. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Can you imagine what it would be like to live without any hiding and pretending? How would you feel if you could relax into total honesty? What if you were free to say exactly what you mean, unburdened by the fear that telling the truth might lead to awkward complications? Such a pure and exalted condition is impossible for anyone to accomplish, of course. You have a shot at accomplishing the next best thing in the coming week. For best results, don’t try to be perfectly candid and utterly uninhibited. Aim for 75 percent. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s a favorable time to gather up resources and amass bounty, solicit help and collect lots of inside information. I won’t call you greedy if you focus on getting exactly what you need in order to feel comfortable and strong. In fact, I think it’s fine if you store up far more than what you can immediately use—because right now is also a favorable time to prepare for future adventures when you will want to call on extraordinary levels of resources, bounty, help, and inside information. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Extravagant wigs became fashionable for a while in 18th-century England. They could soar as high as four feet above a woman’s head. Collections of fruit might be arrayed in the mass of hair, along with small replicas of gardens, taxidermically stuffed birds, and model ships. I would love to see you wear something like that in the coming week. But, if this seems too extreme, here’s a second-best option: Make your face and head and hair as sexy as possible. Use your alluring gaze and confident bearing to attract more of the attention and resources you need. You have a poetic license to be shinier and more charismatic than usual. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): One of your anti-role models in the coming weeks is the character that Piscean diva Rihanna portrays when she sings in Eminem’s tune “Love the Way You Lie.” Study the following lyrics, mouthed by Rihanna, and make sure that in every way you can imagine, on psychological, spiritual, and interpersonal levels, you embody the exact opposite of the attitude they express: “You’re just gonna stand there and watch me burn/But that’s all right because I like the way it hurts/You’re just gonna stand there and hear me cry/ But that’s all right, because I love the way you lie.” To iterate, Pisces, avoid all situations that would tempt you to feel and act like that.
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