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Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m.

Second Saturday Book Sale Get your read on with The Friends of the Leland Library, as they hold their monthly book sale. Occurring from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Magnolia House (485 Village Road), books from authors like James Patterson and Nora Roberts will be sold at half price. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Leland Library. Contact Ellie Edwards (910-833-2322) or Arlene White (910617-2538) for more information.

cheers to a new year ... and new business p. 27 Michael Bevacqua and Anthony Palermo have upstarted a new online wine club, dubbed A Tasting Room.

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Live Local Live Small:

erhaps in the new year you could write a little about hope.

I mean I’ve seen a lot in my years—and I understand how the world right now is. But maybe you could talk a bit about finding a good and a hopeful outlook.”

My longtime friend Wade stopped into the bookstore to chat about my last couple of Live Local columns before the end of the year. They seemed to have been written by Debbie Downer; he was right.

The new year is a time to look to the future and choose what kind of world we want to build, not lament what we have.

In the past, I have written about how I try to view new year’s resolutions as something more lasting than the proverbial “look great in a bikini by May” turnip. If I am honest, my own repetitive failure is the plan to get

my credit cards paid off. So, I am not going to offer that chestnut this year.

I think transportation and exploration are going to be major themes for me in 2015.

Last year I finally took a bus to the beach to explore the possibility of public transit and our greatest asset: the beach. This year I am going to explore the Brunswick Connector the Wave operates to go across the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The traffic congestion in north Brunswick County has been a major topic of discussion in our area lately. I am curious if utilizing the Brunswick Connector could alleviate that and enhance the visiting experience for our beautiful historic downtown area.

My VW restoration project is taking a high priority in my life right now. The bus (The

Setting goals and resolutions for 2015 to support the Cape Fear region By: Gwenyfar rohler

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energy for. As well, our kitchen is not exactly the most delightful place to cook.

While caring for my father these last few years, many, many meals were eaten with him, which usually meant eating out or getting take-out. At home it was pretty much bread, potatoes or pasta because they are cheap and can go a long way. We heat with wood at home. In an effort to heat more of the house, I bake pretty much three to four times a week during the winter, so there is a lot of heavy, whole-wheat bread. To make a real investment in our health and happiness, I am going to change this pattern.

We have got to start eating a more diverse diet than potatoes. This is Wilmington 2015 not Dublin 1846. We are surrounded by farmers and a rich agricultural heritage. Though I love shopping at the farmers’ market, we have just not been thoroughly utilizing this resource the way we could. There is (un)fortulanetly a longterm kitchen renovation happening in our lives right now. That makes it hard to want to cook or eat at home, but I am going to power through this. In the end, it will be much more enticing to work in there. Not to mention, hopefully, we will both be feeling better, more productive and connected with our community.

We have some continuing stories from last year that we need to continue to focus on: the film industry, the proposed Municipal Service District and our changing local economy. The more I shift to buying and supporting local, the more change I see around me for the better. In that vein, while walking around the area, I have started to realize there are a lot of local things I don’t do or try. I think as a final resolution, I am going to come up with a list of 50 things to do in Wilmington that are new to me.

Hopefully, I will meet some new, wonderful people, discover more about my hometown, and deepen my understanding of the economic ties that bind us together.

So, it looks like an exciting year ahead!

Please, join me in rediscovering what our area has to offer and investing here to make it flourish.

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Argus) has the engine, transmission and interior out of it, and the windows are slowly getting removed. What I am learning about patience and good craftsmanship (both originally in 1967 and the importance of taking my time and doing good work now) is deepening my appreciation of what craft truly is. Current plans are that she will be ready to roll by July 22 for a trip to the Main Street of America: Route 66.

Main Street is a concept and topic that seems to live in nostalgia and the political sphere but for many people has disappeared out of their lives otherwise. Part of what intrigues me about Route 66 is the opportunity to see parts of our country’s past that are still vibrant alongside those that have passed by. Where the line is and why intrigues me. We are planning to pick up the Main Street of America in Springfield, MO, and take it to California. We should see the impact that municipalities, states and geography can have on economic opportunities.

Far-reaching travel plans aside, one of my dawning realizations of the summer and autumn months was that I have been so focused in years past on trying to keep the bookstore afloat and still juggle all the balls in my life that I somehow became very disconcerted form the natural world that makes the Cape Fear area and North Carolina so alluring. As one encore reader pointed out to me, “How can you talk about economics in our area and not talk about the river and the beach?”

Wow. It’s a question of such simplicity and truth that I just stop cold and try to truly listen. So, one of my resolutions this year is to get out and spend some time with our natural resources—really explore the interplay between them and our economic world. The port created by the river and ocean meeting is obviously responsible for much of the settling and developing of our area, but what has happened since and what does it mean?

One of the things that I worked on last year—Live Local resolution-wise—was employing some local tradesmen and getting the second floor of the bookstore worked on. Starting at the beginning of the year, I will have tradesmen upstairs, working on my parent’s house, which is badly in need of restoration, which means I’ll be back to supporting Godwin lumber for materials and moving forward with local craftsmen whose work I really respect.

After much thought and consideration, Jock and I have come to the conclusion that one of the best things we can do for each other is to make a serious effort to improve our eating habits. It has been a confluence of events that have created what I think of as our poor diet: like many very busy, professional couples, there are a lot of days that cooking a full meal at home was the last thing anyone had any

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The art of being wrong the right way By: Mark Basquill

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ina Gambony of WHQR caught up with me at the New Year’s Eve gala at Thalian Hall. My wife and I attended City Stage Co.’s strong production of “Hair.”

In a culture that has become so cautious—so up-armored—it was refreshing to see so many members of our tribe singing naked onstage for a half-second. That half-second reminded me that under the thick armor of our ideologies and the many masks of our achievements we’re all members of the same Tribe, standing naked on life’s stage with about a half a second to sing.

Gina gave me a microphone. I wasn’t as naked as the cast, but after the show and a glass of bubbly, I was far less up-armored than usual. She asked me the most important thing I intended to do in 2015. In a halfsecond of accidental honesty I said, “Get more things wrong. Fail. If you’re not failing, you’re not trying.”

So there it is: If I have one overarching resolution for 2015, it’s to cultivate the art of being wrong. It’s not easy to be wrong in the right way. There’s an art to it. It’s pretty easy to say, “I got this,” before bungee jumping off a bridge without measuring the distance—believing you’ll bounce right back.

It’s easy to start smoking cigarettes and bet you can stop at any time without any trouble.

But there’s no art in getting it wrong without running the risk of getting it right. The true art of getting it wrong resides in that space where there is at least a small risk of getting it even a little right.

If you think I’m crazy to willingly cultivate the art of being wrong, you may be right. If I’m crazy, so are Neil deGrasse Tyson, the developers of FailCon and local inventor Jock Brandis.

The narrative Tyson helped weave in “Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey” series was a narrative of failure, accident and discovery that runs counter to more typical highlight reels of history and science, wherein success is inevitable and failure is not an option.

One of the concerns many scientists share in these market-driven days of economic scrutiny is that if you only get funded for asking questions with definable answers, you’re only going to ask relatively easy questions.

I’m pretty sure Andy Wood would have a much tougher time getting $10,000 to study the impact of man-made climate change on our local bees than the U.S. Department of Defense had in getting millions to study how to optically guide a sniper bullet. I’m sure the EXACTO bullet is a cost-effective technological advance, but we already seem adept at answering questions of killing. Meanwhile, we’re not so skilled at even asking questions of living.

FailCon is an annual entrepreneurial conference that appears to attempt to celebrate getting it wrong. Failing frequently yet never allowing our failures to define us fuels our future efforts. Actually, it fuels our future.

In preparation for the turning of the calendar, I watched Jock Brandis’ TED Hampstead “Ox-Carts and Sticky Notes” talk again. The Full Belly process is remarkably similar to other eventually successful scientific, artistic or entrepreneurial adventures: about 10 thousand near-misses with a yield of one or two really brilliant workable solutions. One of Jock’s guidelines: “Fail early, fail often, fail better, and fail as publicly as possible.”

Within minutes of my meeting with Gina, I had an opportunity to test my resolve and experiment with most of Jock’s guidelines at the karaoke set-up for the celebration.

Taking the microphone at the local pub can bring on nerves. Singing at a party of Wilmington theatre elite was downright daunting.

But I answered the bell. From what my inner critic tells me, I started a few beats late, a half-step low, didn’t sing into the microphone, and squinted at the prompter the whole time.

I got so much of it wrong I had to laugh.

With 2015 less than an hour old, I tried something new, sang with my son and cultivated my first failure. A major success.

I’m looking forward to a great year of getting a lot of things wrong in the right way.

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mains the 10 weekly pressure-point sessions of acupuncture.

Annals of Injustice Richard Rosario is in year 18 of a 25-tolife sentence for murder, even though 13 alibi witnesses have tried to tell authorities that he was with them — 1,000 miles away — at the time of the crime. (Among the 13 are a sheriff’s deputy, a pastor and a federal corrections officer.) The “evidence” against him: Two “eyewitnesses” in New York City had picked him out of a mugshot book. Rosario had given police names, addresses and phone numbers of the 13 people in Florida, but so far, everyone (except NBC’s “Dateline”) has ignored the list, including Rosario’s court-appointed lawyers. As is often the case, appeals court judges (state and federal) have trusted the eyewitnesses and the “process.” (In November, “Dateline” located nine of the 13, who are still positive Rosario was in Deltona, Florida, on the day of the murder.)

Questionable Judgments — Pastor Walter Houston of the Fourth Missionary Church in Houston repeatedly refused in November to conduct a funeral for longtime member Olivia Blair, who died recently at age 93 — because she had come upon hard times in the last 10 years and had not paid her tithe. Ms. Blair’s family had supported the church for 50 years, but Pastor Houston was defiant, explaining, “Membership has its privileges.” (The family finally found another church for the funeral.)

— A U.S. Appeals Court once again in September instructed government agencies that it is unconstitutional to make routine

business-inspection raids without a judicial warrant. “We hope that the third time will be the charm,” wrote Judge Robin Rosenbaum.

In the present case, the court denounced the full-dress SWAT raid in 2010 of the Strictly Skillz barbershop in Orange County, Florida, for “barbering” without a license. (All certificates were found to be up-to-date, and in fact, the raiding agency had verified the licenses in a walk-through two days before.)

The Continuing Crisis — Disappointed: (1) Cornelius Jefferson, 33, was arrested for assaulting a woman in Laurel County, Kentucky, in October after he had moved there from Georgia to be with her following an online relationship. Jefferson explained that he was frustrated that the woman was not “like she was on the Internet.” (2) In November, an unnamed groom in Medina, Saudi Arabia, leaped to his feet at the close of the wedding, shocked at his first glimpse of his new bride with her veil pulled back.

Said he (according to the daily Okaz), “You are not the girl I had imagined. I am sorry, but I divorce you.”

— The recovery rate is about 70 percent for the 1,200 injured birds brought for treatment each year to the Brinzal owl-rescue park near Madrid, Spain — with acupuncture as the center’s specialty treatment. Brinzal provides “physical and psychological rehabilitation” so that eagle owls, tawny owls and the rest can return to the wild, avoiding predators by being taught, through recordings of various wild screeches, which animals are enemies. However, the signature therapy re-

Suspicions Confirmed — Even though one state requires 400 hours’ training just to become a professional manicurist, for instance, most states do not demand nearly such effort to become armed security guards, according to a CNN/Center for Investigative Reporting analysis released in December. Fifteen states require no firearms training at all; 46 ignore mental health status; nine do not check the FBI’s criminal background database; and 27 states fail to ascertain whether an applicant is banned by federal law from even carrying a gun. (After an ugly incident in Arizona in which a juvenile gun offender was hired as a guard, the state added a box on its form for applicants to “self-report” the federal ban — but still refuses to use the FBI database.)

— Two high-ranking Hollywood, Florida, police officers were absolved of criminal wrongdoing recently even though they had intentionally deleted their colleagues’ names from Internal Affairs investigative records.

Assistant Chief Ken Haberland and Maj. Norris Redding somehow convinced prosecutors that they were unaware the files were “public records” that should not be altered. The two are still subject to fines and restitution, but have been returned to administrative duty.

Scenes

(1) The owner of a wine shop in Highgate, England, said the thief who robbed him in September somehow placed him in a trance so the man could pick his pockets — and then, brushing past him on his way out, the man brought the shop owner out of the trance. Victim Aftab Haider, 56, pointed to surveillance video showing him staring vacantly during the several seconds in which his wallet was being lifted from his trousers. (2) In October in Scotland’s Perth Sheriff Court, Paul Coombs was sentenced to 14 months in jail for a June home invasion in which accomplices conveyed Coombs’ threats to the resident because Coombs himself is deaf and does not speak.

People Different From Us Cry for Help: Calvin Nicol, 31, complained that he was obviously the victim of a “hate crime” when thugs beat him up in Ottawa, Ontario, on Nov. 1 — just because he is intensely tattooed and pierced, with blackinked eyes, a split tongue and implanted silicone horns on his forehead. (Though “hate” may have been involved, so far “body modification” is not usually covered in anti-discrimination laws. However, Nicol suggested one legal angle when he explained that “piercing myself and changing my appearance, and making me look like the person I want to look like is almost a religious experience to me.”)

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arts > music

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very city needs an iconic rock band that can induce pandemonium in a crowd. Wilmington’s harbingers of rock ‘n’ roll, Thunderlip (T-Lip), are that band. They have recently rushed back to the fore with new music and their amps cranked to 10. They will play Ziggy’s by the Sea this Saturday to celevrate the drop of their third album, “Sunday Driving.”

Consisting of Chuck Krueger (vocals), James Yopp (guitar), Johnny Collins (drums), Vic Marriott (bass), and Chris Millard (guitar), T-lip was conceived in 2003.

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Their initial lineup featured Ben Lanier behind the kit, and they played local circuits until they were noticed by now-defunct Lucid Records in 2004. The company quickly signed them.

They released their first self-titled album in 2005, which garnered the band endorsements from skateboarding and surf companies, like DVS Shoes and Electric. As well, it placed them into Fuel TV’s “Top Four Metal Bands” of 2005.

Their second album, “The Prophecy,” was recorded in 2007 and released on Lu-

cid Records. T-Lip toured extensively and even got to take part in the Levie’s-sponsored Props Visual Road Fools BMX tour, which starred many BMX professional riders. Founding member Yopp then formed the group Valient Thorr, which gradually slowed but never halted T-lip’s progress.

“We were just living our lives, playing shows and writing when we felt the time was right,” Yopp says. “The writing and dynamic between key members always draws us back for more. Plus, these gents are truly some of my best friends, so why would we not want to hang and make music?”

The considerable “downtime” also lead to greater results, as T-lip recently finished recording “Sunday Driving.” It’s the band’s first effort without a record label,” Yopp tells. “Not really operating as a fulltime band allowed us the time to really sit back and listen to what we had and hone it down. I believe the recording started in 2012 actually. We also didn’t have a label, so, naturally, the usual time constraints did not apply, which I think helped.”

Concerning the recording process, T-lip took matters into their own hands. They enlisted the help of their good friend Ian Millard, an engineer/producer at Mad Dinosaur Sound. “[He] really gave us the freedom to come in whenever we wanted to change something or add a new idea,” Yopp mentions.

“We would try anything, and if it worked, we kept it. We really went with our gut with this one.”

The first three tracks off the new record are available to stream online at the bands Bandcamp website (thunderlip.bandcamp.com). The first track, “Bad Things in Threes,” kicks off with an untamed impetus and sucks in the listener with vocal hooks and head-banging guitar licks.

Going by instinct rather than deadline,has its advantages, too. It allows the band to continue pioneering their own path. With every right to brag, recognition was never a part of it, and it seems like that hasn’t changed in regard to “Sunday Driving.”

“We just want people to hear it; it really doesn’t go beyond that,” Yopp declares. “I think that’s the goal for any real artist: to be heard or understood. We are so proud of what we have done. Personally, I can listen to the record and enjoy it. For a member of the band to say that is huge, in my opinion, and it’s true.”

Despite being part of rock ‘n’ roll— a genre where ego is bigger than ethos, and delusions of grandeur are a common prognosis—T-lip stands afar when it comes to the local music scene and trendsetting.

“Thunderlip has never been a band concerned with the trend of the day,” Yopp suggests. “There are those who regurgitate what they see and hear and those who create. The latter in my opinion are becom-

ing harder to find simply because it’s so easy for anyone to make music nowadays with the technology available. We are being flooded with mediocrity.”

With the closing of locally owned venues so dear to Wilmington (Lucky’s, The Soapbox, etc.), it can be discouraging to evaluate the music scene as a whole. “The closing of Soapbox was unfortunate,” Yopp laments. “It had that DIY feel that I think a lot of people took for granted, including myself. Seems like the scene is in a transition phase, and I’m not sure where it’s going.

“All through history since the mid-’50s, you see trends come and go, but rock ‘n’ roll always fights its way back because it is raw, powerful and real,” he continues.

“The last tiger in a jungle full of cats, you know? Sooner or later, that lone tiger will find a mate, repopulate and reclaim the jungle. It’s inevitable.”

T-lip’s music is harmonious with their claim to remain unfazed by what surrounds them. More so, their voice of authenticity turns heads—especially when everyone craves originality. Their live shows drip with passionate flair. Krueger is notorious for sporting a dress onstage and screaming into his mic full-force, while the rest of the band windmills behind him with their long hair. Their flying-V’s surge through their amps, as the crowd responds in moshing droves. T-lip is definitely a party band, but this live act is no gimmick.

“We never ‘pump’ ourselves up for a show,” Yopp says. “It’s just a natural primal reaction to the music, I think if we feel the music, we move; if not, we don’t. We can’t fake it, we’re real dudes.”

T-lip will be performing next Saturday at Ziggy’s along with ASG, White Tiger and the Bed of Roses and A Bottle Volcanic.

“Sunday Driving” is also at Reggies Records or can be purchased online via their Bandcampe webpage.

“We’re not ‘nice boys,’” Yopp says “‘Nice boys’ don’t play rock ‘n’ roll. Leave all reservations at the door.”

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NEW MODE OF MUSIC: Edomode will bring their style of grunge and alternative rock to Cardinal Bands and Billiards this Friday, January 9.

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Wednesday, January 7

Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

ladies night (5pm; free) —The Little Dipper, 138 Front St.

jill Ross and Barry Langston (7pm; $2) Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

The String Band Beach Jam (6pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

karaoke w/dj amp (8pm; free) —Local Tavern, 6213-D Market St.

benny hill (6:30pm; free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Plc.

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

trivia night (6:30pm; free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

doctor who wednesday! (8pm; free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

open mic w/Thomas and oglesby —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

karaoke (9pm; free) —Bourbon Street; 35 N. Front St.

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Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

dj twoclickz (9pm; free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

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

Thursday, January 8

Sunday

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

Rebekah Todd (5:30pm; Free; folk/blues) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

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Spectrum Gallery Open House with Live Music (6pm; Free) —Spectrum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd. Max Levy and the Hawaiian Shirts (6:30pm; $5-$12; jazz/blues) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209 Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd. Karaoke with Eastbound’s Jason Jackson (8pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Jazzy Jam open mic (9pm; Free) —Bellas Bar Local, 19 Market St. Live Jazz- Keith Butler Trio (9pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F Jenny Pearson (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

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Some Dudes (10pm) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

Travis Shallow (10pm; Free; americana) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

Sunday, January 11

Friday, January 9

Sunday Funday (1pm; Free) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

Two of a Kind (7pm; Free; Acoustic/Pop/ Rock) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; jazz/folk) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

Port City Trio (7pm; $2; jazz) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

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No Business Like Show Business:

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StarNews honors local theater scene’s best performances, shows and more By: Shea Carver

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or three years StarNews has hosted the Wilmington Theater Awards at Thalian Hall to recognize the best shows, performances, direction, and behind-thescenes work that goes into making our local theatre scene explode with entertainment. With a host of theatre companies and venues in operation, not to mention the multitude of actors and talent that make it all possible, easily over 50 productions went live in 2014. StarNews features editor John Staton—who founded the awards ceremony and is the primary decision-maker on the nominations across two dozen THE SHOW GOES ON: Cast members from the Opcategories—reviewed 43 plays last year alone. era House Theatre Co. production perform “One Day “Nominees came from me and the four or More” from “Les Miserables” at the third annual five other critics who reviewed shows, as well StarNews Media Wilmington Theater Awards at Thalian as from the companies themselves,” Staton Hall Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. StarNews file tells. “I had the final say over nominees since I saw the most shows. It’s always hard, be- deserved a nomination who didn’t get one.” cause there are people in every category who The winners are selected by one-third critic

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vote, one-third public online vote and onethird theater company vote. Though the process isn’t an easy one, standout moments existed during the year, such as the ending of UNCW’s “We Are Proud to Present...”— which is up for multiple awards, including Best Play, Best Director (Anne Berkeley) and Best Supporting Actor (Rickie Smalls Jr.). “The play's ending was a bombshell,” Staton says. “People were openly weeping in the audience.”

Browncoat Pub and Theatre’s “Gallery” left the audience abuzz, too, according to the editor. "Gallery" has been nominated in six categories, including Best Play, Best Actor (Phillip Antonino) and Best Supporting Actor (Jacob Keohane).

“As far as singing, Nygel Robinson in ‘Kiss Me, Kate,’ just blew me away,” Staton says.

Robinson is up for Best Actor, as well. “Mark my words, that guy is going places,” Staton predicts.

All will be celebrated on January 14 at Thalian Hall, with the ceremony touting many performances. Folks who missed spectacular song-and-dance numbers from 2014—like Opera House Theatre Company’s “Moments in the Woods” from “Into the Woods” or True 2 You Productions’ “D.W. Washburn” from “Smokey Joe’s Cafe”—will have a second chance to see them live. Other performances will include “Everybody’s Got the Right” from Cape Fear Theatre Arts’ “Assassins” and the opening number from “Carrie,” the debut show from the newly launched City Stage Co. “They’ll all be performed by the casts of the shows they’re from,” Staton explains. “Our musical director is Michael Lauricella, who’s worked with several local companies.”

Hosting the fourth event will be Rachael Moser, co-artistic director of City Stage Co. and the first female to lead the theater awards. Last year, Moser approached Staton at the afterparty and suggested a woman take the lead in 2015. “[She] rattled off several worthy names (none of them hers),” Staton remembers.

“My colleague Jeff Hidek and I considered a bunch of names before he was like, ‘Wait, what about Rachael?’ So, really, Rachael only has herself to blame for getting into this.”

The format will be the same as previous years, with a few tweaks included. With the help of stage manager Michele Ponton, folks will see musical numbers dispersed between awards, and Pineapple-Shaped Lamps will return to do comedy routines based on the nominees. As well, Opera House Theatre Company’s founder, Lou Criscuolo, will receive the Lela Thompson Award for Enduring Contribution to Wilmington Theater.

“It’s very sad that it’s going to have to be a posthumous award, but it makes me feel a little better knowing Lou knew he would be getting it,” Staton says. “It’s richly deserved, as well; he impacted local theater in so many ways. Tony Rivenbark probably said it best, in that [Lou] was the rising tide that raised all boats, so without getting too specific, he pretty much just made theater in this town better.”

Staton met Criscuolo 20-something years ago when he began reviewing theatre for encore (Staton was the encore editor until 2000). Staton’s first review was in 1992: “Lysistrata” from the long-defunct Tapestry Theatre Co. As fate would have it, Criscuolo would end up being Staton’s neighbor, too.

“Despite occasionally busting my chops over the years, as he did with everyone, he was really a sweet guy,” Staton tells. “Lou didn’t know how to retire, so I wrote at least two ‘Lou’s retiring’ stories over the years, even though he never did. He was a little Italian guy but still intimidating, so at one point I thought it would be a good idea to refer to him in print as ‘The Godfather of Wilmington Theater,’ which I did a couple of times. He told me to stop. I did.”

With presenting partners Thalian Hall, City Stage Co. and Land Rover Cape Fear, the Wilmington Theater Awards start at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Wednesday, January 14. After the evening’s ceremony, folks can attend the after-party at YoSake.

“The theatre community has just gotten better over time,” Staton says. “What impresses me most is the dedication of the community to put on great theater. People don’t realize how much work it takes to put on even a bad show, and I will say, I see very few truly bad shows. No one’s making any money, or much money anyway, so it’s all being done out of love, and that love really shows.”

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Rock Musical Revolution:

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‘Hair’ brings it to Thalian Hall By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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ape Fear Theatre Arts continues their New Year’s tradition of putting on a blockbuster musical at Thalian Hall. This year they selected “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” by James Rado, Gerome Ragni and Galt MacDermot. Directed by Justin Smith with musical direction by Chiaki Ito, it’s a hell of a great way to start the 2015 There are moments in a collective cultural experience when work emerges that seem to capture the essence of something greater than what had been expressed before. These are pivotal moments in which art and culture are forever changed. What ripples out on a societal level is slower but no less profound. Ginsberg’s poem “Howl”changed the direction of modern poetry; Tennessee Williams’ “Streetcar Named Desire” did the same for modern drama. Without a doubt, “Hair” is a profound and pivotal moment in the history of the American musical.

Frequently credited as the first rock musical or rock opera, it paved the way for “Godspell,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “A Chorus Line,” “Rent,” and most of what Disney has produced on 42nd Street in the last 18 years.

“Hair” originally opened in 1967 at the Public Theater and has been in an almost continuous state of writing evolution since. Songs have been added, subtracted, rewritten, likewise with plot elements. For example, the film-version of “Hair” consists of a different plot than that of the stage show. The show moved to Broadway in 1968 and, in theory, the references of the show—like “This is 1968, Dearies—not 1948!” levitating the Pentagon with Abbie Hoffman and Mohamad Ali’s statements—are solidified.

Though “Hair” is a period piece, it is far from irrelevant. Perhaps what is simultaneously most captivating and disturbing about the show is just how pertinent it still is.

Act I can best be described as a “Be-In” in the East Village in New York City, 1968.

Berger (Paul Teal)—a merry prankster of the loud, spoiled variety—and his friend, Claude (Sam Robison), are the nominal hosts, along with Hud (Khawon Porter) and Woof (Patrick Basquill). Though Teal is clearly having a great time, enjoying life without his pants onstage, it is actually Basquill’s Woof who “turns on” the audience by passing out sugar cubes and reciting a litany invocating and deriding figures from The Pope to his younger brother; segue into the infamous song “Sodomy,” a hymn to the beauty of all forms of sexual exploration as celebrated by Woof and the tribe. Basquill has a good rock ‘n’ roll voice and absolutely no inhibition onstage (or anywhere else), so he’s sort of

a natural for this song. What I really enjoy are the little details that Basquill snuck into his performance, ranging from eating and smoking various props to subtle interactions with other tribe members.

Notice insofar it’s a guyheavy group onstage. Yep, this is pre-second-wave feminism.

Of the principal characters, the two women who actually get to speak the most are Sheila (Morgana Bridgers) and Jeanie (Caitlin Becka). Jeanie, we learn is pregnant with Claude’s child—so, of course, she’s a total drag and a nag, right? Right.

Though the women of the tribe circle around her to help her sit, stand and do stairs safely, the constancy of this concern and rallying is really well done and underscores the men’s complete oblivion to her and her plight.

Bridgers as Sheila is beautiful, smart and politically active. She clearly sees the potential that a movement on this scale could have to affect real and lasting change—not just get high and lay about. Given half a chance to shut her down emotionally (Berger) and politically (Claude), the men leap at it. Frustrated and pained but not beaten, the audience learns the most about Sheila’s inner resources and this difficult foursome through “Easy to Be Hard.” The song was made famous by Three Dog Night, but Bridgers’ understated yet palpable distress cuts deeper than expected.

A less prominent female character is Dionne, portrayed by LaRaisha Burnette. If you haven’t had the joy of hearing Burnette sing, buy tickets now because her voice alone is worth the price of admission. She’s got a set of lungs that manage to combine the lead singer in a ‘50s girl group with a modern female pop diva.

If there is a surprise for the audience in this show, it is Khawon Porter as Hud. It is almost impossible to gaze away from him. Sporting an afro that must be seen to be believed, dance moves that won’t quit, and a growling voice that radiates deep within the words he’s singing, he is positively effervescent onstage. From “Colored Spade” and “Ain’t Got No” to “Yes, I’s Finished,” he flips the script on lyrics most thought they understood. He brings a deeper, new twist on songs that must be experienced.

Where Act I is—for the most part—a pretty joyous occasion, Act II is the real meat and potatoes of the ‘60s. It is largely a manifestation of a hallucination Claude is having, which culminates with his arrival at the Army induction center. Claude is an interesting and troubling part of this show. Written to be the all-American boy

FLOWER CHILDREN: The cast of ‘Hair’ spread the love with moving, inspiring and heartfelt performances.

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refusal to play by society’s rules.

The design team clearly aspires to make the lush, lovely, sensual world of the flower children bloom. From the East Side water tower projection on the back wall, to the multilevel quasi-Washington Square Park, Terry Collins’ set is gritty, spacious and designed to both bring together and push away the tribe. Filled with visual stimulation, including a beautiful VW bus funked out with graffiti and a mural, it is really evocative and multifunctional. Add to that Dallas LaFon’s rock ‘n’ roll lighting design, and it is a show of psychedelic eye candy.

And the music? It rocks! But it’s also haunting and evocative. Ito and her band bring out not just the overt drama and power of ‘60s rock, they dig deep to find the compositional elements that are quite beautiful, too. The score contains a lot of the standard musical-theatre elements made popular by Rodgers and Hammerstien (among many others): individual musical themes for each of the principal characters that weave and evolve, depending upon with whom they are interacting. The cast signs the score with power, sensitivity and humor. The band is onstage adding to the rock-concert feel. Musically, this is a home run.

Does “Hair” hold up? Or has it just become an anachronistic oddity? Personally I long for the day of the second: when a solid production like this can go up but not remind us that we are still trying to resolve the issues of racism, sexism, endless war, criminalization of recreational drugs, sexual liberation and the right to the pursuit of happiness. It really is time to “Let the Sunshine In.”

and the more romantic, he still winds up dominating more of the script and stage time than Berger. Robison sings the part beautifully and embodies with breathtaking accuracy a selfish, self-absorbed, Hamlet-like character, who is terrified of decision and action. Much like Robison’s casting as Cliff in “Cabaret” last year changed the interpretation of the story, by virtue of his age, a similar but more pronounced phenomenon takes place in “Hair.” My date holds that since most of the audience for this show is over 60, and Robison is still younger than them, the casting works.

The end of the show is a tableau with a strong and striking visual depiction of sending children—barely 18 years old, with no maturity or life experience—to fight and die in war. Though Robison looks young for his age, visually it becomes an entirely different message with a middle-aged man—a reflective message, sadder, but different.

For all the joy that “Hair” radiates, reality poking its nose into these moments makes the frantic “live life as much as you can, while you can” attitude of the ‘60s palpable. The draft is coming for these young men: They know it, and Hair their women know it. None of them can do any★★ ★ ★ ★ thing to stop it. The famous finale of “Let the Sunshine In,” as each tribe member pays their Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. respects to Claude’s corpse, ends with Caitlin Thurs.-Sun., Jan. 8-17, 7:30 p.m.; Sun. Becka’s moment of bidding farewell to the father of her unborn child. One would have to be made matinee: 3 p.m. of stone not to be moved. Amy Smith’s voice Tickets: $20-$29 during the final chorus while on night patrol in Vietnam haunts. It’s there, it’s real, and it hurts. (910) 632-2285 The adults stayed home to hide while children www.thalianhall.org were sent off to die in horror. No wonder the equal and opposite reaction was their frantic encore | january 7 – 13, 2015 | www.encorepub.com 17

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The third hobbit film is a bloated, special-effects-laden mess

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o me “The Hobbit” films are the most salient example of the excessive bloat that exists in Hollywood. Director Peter Jackson has taken a very fun, sleight adventure story and worked overtime to turn it into something that thematically matches his previous Tolkien trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings.”

I’ve dinged the first two films for being relatively rudderless special-effects reels that are too long and shallow on character development.

In an effort to be epic, Jackson has sucked all the joy out of a fun story.

For a movie titled “The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies,” there’s very little hobbit. That was the thought that continuously cycled through my head as I watched the final installment of this hot hobbit-less mess. Our title character, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), seems to be a passive witness to so many of these huge events going on around him.

The film picks right back up at the conclusion of the second installment: The evil dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch) has been forced out of his mountain hideaway and begins to take vengeance on the poor citizens of Lake Town. The heroic Bard risks life and limb to take down the nefarious dragon in a wonderfully staged battle. Eventually, Bard fells the cruel beast. Cut to Bilbo miles away from the action: He turns to the other members of his travelling party and says,“Oh, look! Smaug is dead!” I burst into laughter. It’s a glaring example of how disconnected “The Hobbit” films have been. All these different stories run independently of one another with no connective tissue.

“The Battle of the Five Armies” starts with Bilbo, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), and 11 other characters I couldn’t name if my life depended on it, atop the mountain, reclaiming their home and the vast treasure that accompanies it. Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellan) is still prisoner of the evil eye Sauron. Legolas (Orlando Bloom) is off hunting down some evil Orcs. The movie is constantly shifting back and forth between stories that lack both gravitas and geography. Who’s involved or why it’s happening is so poorly conveyed.

The final installment seeks to tie up loose ends. There’s a lot crammed into the third film, and very little of it involves Bilbo. Thorin is obsessed with keeping the kingdom his family lost so long ago. He refuses to honor his agreements for reparations with Bard and has seriously irked the King of the Forrest Elves (Lee Pace). Tensions are high and everyone prepares for a fight. While all the forces of good are distracted with their petty grievances, the Orcs sweep in and donkey punch ev-

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an empty epic: “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” creates a disconnected story full of flat characters.

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eryone in Middle Earth. Once again audiences are treated to a really long battle from Peter Jackson that just goes on and on. A giant, infinite green-screen cartoon with so little at stake. For half the battle, our main characters are just hanging back—completely removed from the fray.

It feels almost impossible to judge “The Battle of the Five Armies” as an independent movie: It’s merely part of a longer, larger sum that contains the same flaws and failures. The characters feel underdeveloped even after nine hours of screen time. Relationships feel pointless and forced. Action sequences border on the ridiculous. There’s one sequence near the end that looks like it’s cribbed straight out of Super Mario Brothers, in which Legolas jumps on a series of falling blocks. I wouldn’t have been at all surprised to see a magic mushroom stroll onto the screen.

The biggest failure of “The Hobbit” series all comes back to the original argument: There was no need to make three movies out of this book. It has been padded to the point of ludicrousness and is so bloated it makes Jabba the Hutt look like Ariana Grande. “The Battle of the Five Armies” is another big-budget, directionless mess. It’s a damn shame when $200 million can buy you little more than a theme-park ride. Character, story, and world building have all become immaterial—lost in a sea of pristine images sprayed onto the screen with the accuracy and care of a nudie booth interior. The first two Hobbit films were one long tease. “The Battle of the Five Armies” is

one, long tartaric release without pleasure or purpose. It’s cinematic spooge. Like lackluster sex, it’s less about enjoyment and more about being happy it’s over.

1/7: Follow the extraordinary story of one of the world’s greatest living minds, Stephen Hawking. “The Theory of Everything” chronicles the astrophysicist’s astronomic love affair. Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) meets Cambridge beauty Jane Wilde (Felicity Jones) in college and they quickly become inseparable. At age 21, Hawking received an earth shattering diagnosis, rendering him physically inept for most of his life. However, together Hawking and Wilde were able to surmount impossible odds, break medical and scientific ground, and create one of the century’s greatest love stories. Don’t miss the film critics are calling a sure thing for Oscar nominations. (PG-13, 2 hr 3 min)

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The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies ★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage Directed by Peter Jackson Rated PG

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

The film that resulted from this series of tense meetings is absolutely unique in the history of cinema: a 100-percent real-life thriller. (R, 1hr 54 min) All area movie listings and paragraph synopses can be found at encorepub.com

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Pining for Art:

Anne Lindberg unveils new exhibit, In the Pines, at UNCW By: Christian Podgaysky

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he tall and mighty pines of the Southeastern U.S. have long inspired many, from artists to musicians. Throughout history the longleaf pine ecosystem reigned supreme in the region; however, excessive timber harvesting and land development has greatly reduced the once lush forests.

After moving to Wilmington in 2013 to teach foundations, drawing and painting at UNCW, artist Anne Lindberg spread her roots locally and dug deep into the ecosystem’s lengthy history. Inspired by her research, next Thursday, January 15, Lindberg will unveil her exhibit of paintings and mixed-media drawings, called “In the Pines.”

Lindberg found her knack for artistry at a very young age. She began drawing by mimicking, actually.

“My first drawings were copies of my grandfather’s drawings,” Lindberg recounts. “My grandfather was an engineer by trade, but he was an artist, calligrapher and a woodworker in his spare time. He had a sketchbook with a few beautiful pencil drawings in it and a painting of a geisha in his basement that he had done after a business trip to Japan in the ‘70s.”

Lindberg went on to study painting at the University of Illinois, where she earned her BFA with high honors. She received her masters degree in art education in 2007, and subsequently garnered her MFA in visual art at Washington University in St. Louis in 2009.

Since teaching at UNCW, Lindberg has immersed herself in the local environment.

She was captivated by the plight of the longleaf pine.

“The ecosystem has such an incredibly rich history and a hopeful future,” Lind-

berg tells. “I represented the forest, or the idea of the forest, through a mixture imagery that represents data, species distribution maps and other things. The title, ‘In the Pines,’ is the title of a traditional Southern Appalachian folk song from the 1870s that refers to the pine forest.”

She even enlisted the help of fellow UNCW professor Roger Shew, the resident expert on the ecosystem, and Janet Davidson, a historian at the Cape Fear Museum. After gathering research, she began conceptualizing how to bring it to life through drawings and oil paintings.

“For the big drawings in the exhibition, I started by coating a few large sheets of sturdy drawing paper with gouache paint, ink, graphite dust or some mixture of those to make an atmospheric or spatial ground,” Lindberg details. “Then, I drew onto and cut out bits from the other pieces of paper to create layers. I arranged and manipulated those layers until I could get a unified drawing.”

One of the featured oil paintings will be a 5-by-3-inch depiction of an semi-abstract pine tree. The piece charts new ground for Lindberg, as she typically creates on a smaller scale. “I think it turned out to be a beautiful piece because of the vibrant color and active mark-making,” she says.

In the Pines also will feature around 30 graphite drawings expertly rendered through precision and repetition. The simplistic work—which refer to species distribution maps that illuminate the diminishing spacial range of pine trees—will exude a sense of movement throughout the display.

A reception to usher in the opening will occur at from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Cultural Arts Building on UNCW’s campus. It will be followed by a lecture by Lindberg at 6:30 p.m.

DETAILS: In the Pines

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

We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and by appointment.

We have added five new artists since September working in fused glass, woodworking, pottery and photography. Take the drive to visit and see the works of more than 40 NC artists.

New Elements Gallery

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

The 30th Annual Holiday Show features tons of great art, crafts and jewelry from over 40 artists. Select thoughtful, creative gifts in a wide range of prices that will make this a memorable holiday season for all your friends and family. The 30th Annual Holiday Show will remain on display through January 3rd, 2015. Special Holiday Hours: December 1st - 23rd, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; December 24th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com

In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more.

Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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Kabuki Korean Café& Sushi 4102 Oleander Dr. Suite 2 (910) 350-3332

American BLUEWATER Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

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

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

Blue surf cafÉ

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

Elijah’s

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

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

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

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up

American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

Holiday Inn Resort

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

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

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

Halligan's pub

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious

The little dipper

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

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

Ogden Tap Room

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market.

Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood.

Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

The Trolly Stop

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

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

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

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

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

hibachi to go

If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99!

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

■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200

■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.com

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!

indochine restaurant & lounge

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8:00-10:00 ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com

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

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szechuan 132

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

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

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

thai spice

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

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

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

yosake downtown sushi lounge

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles.

Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request.

Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

gREEK The greeks

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

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

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

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

fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

a taste of italy

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas' kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and madefrom-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

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

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

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

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

Dinner Theatre theatrenow

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street 910.399.3NOW (3669).

Hours vary.

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

Slice of life

Italian ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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

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■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night

menu from 11pm until closing.

siena trattoria

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire

Latin American San Juan CafÉ

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

over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

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

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

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

Organic LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organix salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices.

Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

fish bites

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.com

343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

Shuckin' shack

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

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

Seafood DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

Sports Bar hell's kitchen

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

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

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

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

Carolina Ale House

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

Whole foods market

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group.

All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out. On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options. Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

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

Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories.

“Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

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

THE PILOT HOUSE

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

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

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-

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

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

smoothies and more

TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAfÉ

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

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

Southern Casey's Buffet

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s

vegetarian/Vegan Sealevel restaurant

The Sealevel family is settling in to making the cozy most of sweater season with a variety of soups and hot beverages: mulled cider, nondairy hot cocoa,ginger-hibiscus tea, hot sake...You won't need a coat after a cup of the regularly featured Thai-style hot 'n' spicy coconut curry soup, made without meat or dairy products, with Thai chilies and lemongrass; chase away chills with the BBQ tofu and eggplant tostada; commune with your lentil burger-lovin soul over a portobello melt and a side of hot potato chips with vegan chipotle dip.

Desserts are shifting into seasonal favorites: gluten free and vegan sweet potato and apple pies; gluten free brownies with nondairy chocolate frozen cream, assorted vegan and gluten free cookies round out the sweet fare. Ask about delivery; party space/dancehall available. Lunch everyday but Tuesday. Dinner Thurs, Fri and Sat, 5-9. Check our specials, updated daily on Facebook!

■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-intolerant and seafood-friendly fare!

■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

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Barrels of Laughs and Fare:

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Dead Crow Comedy Room serves up entertainment and a quality dining experience By: Rosa Bianca

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ans of downtown basement dining lamented the crosstown move made by Firebelly’s last year. Now, they can rejoice since the Dead Crow Comedy Room has taken up residence in the subterranean Front Street kitchen. I don’t mean to sound trite, because the space has kitschy appeal, and the layout is surprisingly well-suited for the standup comedy millieu. Still, it always strikes me as a little strange when I walk down a flight of stairs from the sidewalk to my table. Windowless entertainment always feels more suited to casinos than restaurants, but Dead Crow is nor ordinary restaurant. It’s also an entertainment space. The interior will be recognizable to Firebelly fans despite layout changes. A small, one-step thrust stage sits to the left of the entrance, with small tables tightly packed and fanning out on three sides. It’s a pretty standard comedy-club design.

On my first visit, I wanted to make sure I only sampled the food regardless of whether

they comedians would leave a good or bad taste in mouth. So I went for lunch. I made it just in time, too, as now Dead Crow is closed for lunch throughout winter, but the menu will return in the spring.

Known for its tacos, I opened with a duo.

The carnita, a shredded-pork taco on a white corn tortilla, lives up to the hype. Though it had perhaps a bit more cilantro than needed, the pork itself was casually spicy and just a touch smoky. All in all, it was a rather smooth and pleasant lunch option.

I cannot say the same for the vegan taco.

First, it came cold, and had a bland tempeh filler.

While it’s no fault of the restaurant, I don’t know where Daiya gets off calling that plastic vegan concoction of theirs “cheese.” It’s an unpleasant and flavorless addition. Daiya mozzarella is so bad, it gave me a newfound respect for vegans: If this is what they have to tolerate when they eat, then they must be awfully principled to stick with their self-imposed dietary restrictions.

For anyone who has not eaten a fried hot dog, I can only ask: What the hell are you waiting for?

The crispy skin and condensed flavor makes

Food and Fun: Head over to Dead Crow Comedy Room for savory selection of tacos, fried hot dogs, pizza rolls and more. Photo by Christian Podgaysky

for a much richer experience than the boiled wieners so common to most eateries. Dead Crow offers up a nice hot dog, reminiscent of some of the better Coney Island variations. I opted not to try it wrapped in bacon because I still hold some hope of living to see 40.

Technically, that’s a lie, because, while I didn’t order the hot dog wrapped in bacon, I couldn’t resist a side of maple-bourbon bacon. Fried crispy, the maple sweetness, coupled with the salty meat, made up for a little over-charring.

Speaking of sides, it may be silly, but I’m fond of the fact that Dead Crow offers tater tots.

They’re a nostalgic French-fry alternative that I wouldn’t want every day, but I enjoy seeing on the occasional menu.

While I didn’t want the comedy of the Dead Crow to color my first visit, I also recognize that much like dinner theater or Benihana’s, the show is part of the experience. So I returned a few nights later to catch one of the touring acts and have another meal. The show carried a very reasonable $13 cover charge, but they only accept cash, so I wound up at the convenience store across the street, paying a $3 surcharge at a nameless ATM. Just remember to stop by the bank before heading to the club.

I’m not the encore entertainment critic, so I won’t go into detail about the acts, but here is something patrons should consider: Comedy clubs are essentially rehearsal spaces. If your only exposure to stand-up comedy is HBO or Comedy Central, then you are accustomed to seeing stand up in its cleanest, best-executed 26 encore |january 7 – 13, 2015 | www.encorepub.com

form. By the time those specials are filmed, the comedians have spent months on the road, testing jokes in front of live audiences to see what works and how well it works. Live stand-up comedy is often a testing ground. And you’re going to hear a few bombs in there.

As for dinner, I opened with pizza rolls. Sure, they may be the same frozen ones bought at any warehouse club or from a large food purveyor.

But I don’t have an industrial fryer, so they’re not as good when I make them at my house.

Quite frankly, they’re a fun, tasty, little appetizer.

As for an entrée, I found the burger to be quite pleasant by barroom standards. Thick and juicy, with better quality bread in the bun, I was genuinely happy with it.

Yet, I realized while I was eating that the experience was in the show, not the food itself. And that’s the key thing to remember about Dead Crow. The comedy comes first, which is why I’m glad the food is as good as it is. I endorse Dead Crow because they offer entertainment that no one else does, plus they serve good food. Dead Crow can make for a much more interesting night out than you’ve had in a while.

Take advantage of it.

DETAILS:

Dead Crow Comedy Room 265 N. Front St. Winter hours: Mon. - Thurs: 7 p.m.

(910) 520-5520 www.deadcrowcomedy.com

Pouring Across ILM:

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New year, new wine club on the horizon By: Shannon Gentry

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he dawn of a new year often comes with the birth of new beginnings—and new businesses. Pouring across the Port City in 2015 is A Tasting Room, a local online wine club with a similar structure as Total Wine & More but on a much smaller scale. Michael Bevacqua and Anthony Palermo’s concept offers unique and small-production wines delivered right to members’ doorsteps.

Bevacqua and Palermo share a passion for good wine (and beer). Both have worked in the service and food industry for many years, and much of Bevacqua’s knowledge of quality wines comes from more than 30 years of experience as a wine-shop owner. “We’re both career restaurant and wine guys,” Palermo says. “[Michael] knows everybody and I’m good at paperwork, but I think we’re both floor-worker, customer-service-driven guys.”

Palermo, who moved to Wilmington from Raleigh, is a “beer geek”and holds his cicerone certification. He wants to see A Tasting Room eventually branch out and offer more than wine to its members. “[Anthony’s] beer knowledge is something I’m in awe of,” Bevacqua says. “He’s amazing at it, and it’s a really nice complement to the things I know about wine.”

“Once we have a brick-and-mortar location, I want to be a part of the growler movement,” Palermo adds—“especially in supporting local beers. There are so many local breweries popping up, and I’d love to be a satellite location for people to fill growlers.”

A Tasting Room will get underway thanks to what they are calling their own community “JUMPSTART Campaign.” Folks can directly donate to their business via their website (http://store.atastingroom-wilmington.com/).

“We researched things like Kickstarter, but we were so anxious to get started and do what we love doing,” Bevacqua explains. After several friends offered their support and donations, the two business partners decided to create their own funding campaign to see their “online, community-based wine shop grow organically.”

In essence, their wine club is an upstart business for the people and by the people—all of whom love great wines. “We realize this is sort of a weird angle to start a business from, but, at the same time, if we’re built by the community, then we can plop it down in the middle of that community, yet already exist,” Palermo explains. “I love this new sort of movement with small businesses, with a crowd-sourced, open-sourced business model. Our goal is to be that community corner shop, but to do so, we can’t just pop up somewhere and shove it

tasting roomies: Michael Bevacqua and Anthony Palermo run Wilmington’s newest online wine club, A Tasting Room. Courtesy photo

down people’s throats. You have to have some community.”

Though they have been considering location options for almost a year, and have found a few, the two aren’t rushing the decision. They’re looking for charm.

“We’re not looking to be in a strip mall,” Palermo divulges. “We’re looking at houses, free-standing buildings, and a couple of historic buildings that we’ve really loved.”

Palermo and Bevacqua want A Tasting Room to target small-production wines made by their favorite regional and national winemakers.

They’re looking to sell bottles not easily found at other shops or at grocery stores.

“But we’re not talking about really expensive wines, or high-end Napa—though there will be some of that, too—but wonderful wines that, because they’re small production, they’re not available at every Harris Teeter or Whole Foods,” Palermo concludes.

A Tasting Room currently offers two memberships: At just $25 per month, the basic one allows customers two bottles of high quality small-production wines, with tasting notes, and 10 percent discount off all wine purchases with no minimum. The $45 premium membership includes two bottles of premium quality, smallproduction wines, with tasting notes, and a 15 percent discount off all purchases with no minimum. As well many of their wines will be limited and others may be offered in limited amounts as A Tasting Room exclusive. Though Palermo

and Bevacqua are keeping their first wine picks of the month on the down low for now, they’re currently working with BFR Wine and Freedom Beverage, as well as larger distributors like Country Vintner, Mutual Distributing Company and Empire Wine, to cull their lists.

Once A Tasting Room’s brick and mortar is open, the business owners want to be a hosting spot for events and charities, too. For now, though, A Tasting Room’s only home will be online, featuring tiered wine-club memberships, pre-ordering opportunities, shipping and local delivery, and private tastings. Membership sign-up is in full swing, with the first delivery hopefully shipped by mid-February.

Folks can keep tabs on A Tasting Room and its progress on Facebook, or contribute to their fundraising campaign and sign up for membership via their website.

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events WINTER BRIDE EXPO 1/11, noon: Carolina Wedding Guide has been hosting the Winter Bridal Expo for almost two decades and now they are taking it to the Grand Ballroom in the Wilmington Convention Center. Contact 910 259-8323 or www.carolinaweddingguide. com for more info. 10 Convention Center Dr. STARNEWS MEDIA THEATER AWARDS 1/14, 7:30pm: Winners will be revealed in 22 categories, celebrating the best local theater productions of 2014. The event will be hosted by Rachael Moser and include performances from nominated

musicals “Kiss Me Kate,” “Smokey Joe’s Café,” “Carrie: The Musical,” Assassins” and “Into the Woods.” The Lela Thompson Award for Enduring Contribution to Wilmington Theater award will be given posthumously to Opera House Theatre Co. founder Lou Criscuolo. The Land Rover Cape Fear red carpet opens at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: 910-6322285 or thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall Ballroom, 310 Chestnut St. 150TH ANNIVERSARY: BATTLE OF FT. FISHER 1/17-18/15, Fort Fisher State Historic Site will open North Carolina’s official 2015 commemoration of the events that led to the end of the Civil War 150 years ago by hosting “Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot: the 150th Anniversary of the 2nd

Battle of Fort Fisher.” The site will open at 9 am each day, with activities throughout the day, and include recreations of the January 1865 Union attacks on Fort Fisher, representing Union and Confederate soldiers, sailors, and Marines. Saturday’s battle reenactment begins at 1:30 pm, while Sunday’s reenactment will begin at 10:30 am.

The program will also feature historians, authors, speakers, cannon firings, artillery demonstrations, new exhibits, new interpretive wayside trail markers, and a long list of VIPs and special guests, including renowned historian and battlefield guide Ed Bearss, who will serve as keynote speaker at the opening ceremony planned for 11 am Saturday. 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach (910)

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

Our fun activities focus on the Cape Fear River’s incredible anadromous fish and the importance of restoring our fishery restoration. Enjoy arts and crafts, fish biology lessons, casting lessons, face painting and much more! Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. HBCU EXPERIENCE The 2015 HBCU Experience will be held on Sunday January 18th at 4:00 PM at the Cape Fear Community College Schwartz Center and will be preceded by a college fair at 3:00 PM in the lobby of the Schwartz Center. This event was started as an effort to expose the youth of the Wilmington to life after graduating from high school. The success of the event has allowed the focus to expand and incorporate the Joel Lewis Scholarship to be awarded to a high school senior in the Spring of 2015. The HBCU (Historically Black College or University) Experience is an activity that will highlight the excitement of college life and give families the opportunity to speak directly with college admission counselors. The event will consist of a “Battle of the Bands” between Elizabeth City State University “Sound of Class” and the North Carolina Central University “Sound Machine” marching bands. Tickets are available at The Wilmington Journal, G&K’s Hair Salon,Phenomenal Hair Salon, or online at www.hbcuexperience.org. Williston Middle School Gym, 401 S. 10th Street

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2ND ANNUAL WSO BEETHOVEN 15K/5K 1/25: Join Mr. Beethoven in a great distance event benefiting the Wilmington Symphony and its youth education programs. This is the perfect tune-up race for late winter and early spring marathons and half marathons! Individual and 4-person team entry categories are available. Both 5K and 15K races along with a 1K walk. It features unique picturesque courses through beautiful Brunswick Forest, snazzy tee-shirts, customized 15K finisher medals, inside bathrooms and locker rooms, and a post-race party at the Fitness Center in the Leland Room with adult beverages, good food and vendors and exhibitors. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/beethoven-15k5k.html. 910-791-9262 or email info@wilmingtonsymphony.org. Brunswick Forest, Cape Fear National Clubhouse, 1281 Cape Fear National D

theatre/auditions THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES 1/7, 9:30am and 11:30am: This world premiere is a delightfully funny retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen story. The vain and selfish Emperor is duped by a mother and her son, who convince him they can make him a unique suit of clothes that is not only beautiful but magical — it can only be seen by those who are smart and worthy. Will the Emperor “see” through their plan or get the fate he deserves? Free school performance for Grades 2 & 3. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd. BRICK When everyone’s got an angle, who do you trust? Teenage loner Brendan receives a mysterious call for help from his ex girlfriend, who quickly vanishes without a trace. As he investigates her disappearance, Brendan finds himself wrapped up in a high school crime ring. Join Up All Night and the Browncoat Pub & Theatre for this original adaptation of the first full length feature by filmmaker Rian Johnson, writer and director of “Looper” as well as two upcoming “Star Wars” films. This is its first adaptation for the stage, a decade after its premiere at Sundance Film Festival. Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 5pm through 1/25. Doors open half an hour before curtain. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students. Admission: $15 general admission, $10 with student ID. 111 Grace St. LOVE HAPPENS 1/9-2/14, Fri/Sat only, 7pm: Love Happens by Richard Orloff follows a year in the lives of two couples, one beginning their relationship and one approaching their fiftieth anniversary. As the younger couple progresses from meeting and dating to the challenges of living together and commitment, they get advice and testimony from the older couple, who develop problems of their own when they’re influenced by the younger pair. $30 adults, $20 show only. Valentine’s Night Special menu tickets are $45/$80 couple. Doors open at 6pm. Show at 7pm. Reservations requested. Beverages and food service gratuity not included. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. theatrewilmington.com.

SUNDAY NIGHT FEVER: DISCO REDUX Join Thalian Association for the premiere of our tribute, “Sunday Night Fever - Disco Redux!” at the beautiful Blockade Runner Resort on 1/18; cocktails at 6pm, with dinner and the show at 7pm.

Disco is alive and well at the Blockade Runner Resort as the Thalian Association celebrates the heyday of flamboyant fashion, iconic club music

and all-night dancing! The prix-fixe dinner is $60 (includes three course dinner, performance and a $25.00 donation to benefit Thalian Association and Thalian Association Children’s Theater). The evening festivities will include a live auction with jewelry donated by Kingoff’s Jewelers. The auction proceeds will support Thalian Association’s special programs, community outreach and operating costs. For reservations call 910-2562251. 275 Waynick Blvd I BELIEVE I CAN FLY “I Believe I Can Fly Concert” featuring The Tenors: Cook, Dixon, and Young and Mrs. Marva Mapson Robinson shows Fri., 2/6. The Celebrating the Dream Commemorative Concert with the Fayetteville Symphony Chamber Orchestra will be at 7:30 pm at the Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College. Brunswick Community College Box Office at 910-755-7416.

comedy COMEDY SHOW 1/17, 7pm: Cabineer’s Promotions is sponsoring a Comedy Show every 3rd Saturday at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St., for non-profits in the Wilmington and Surrounding areas. We’ll be presenting national known artist as headliners for the eveing, along with up and coming artist. “Solo singers, bands, poetry etc.” will be at various monthly events as opeing acts. These are clean events to accommodate our Godly guest. Cabineer’s Prmotions will be meeting with nonprofits in the Wilmington and surrounding areas, giving them resources and sponsorships offers to help them in their endeavors of community services.

This event is open to the public, please RVSP your nonprofit early as possible, “limited seating.”

Accompanied by Sam Gore, a nonprofit specialist to help lead you and your nonprofit in the right direction. Meeting at the Myrtle Grove Library.

910-523-8916 PSL PRESENTS 1/8, 8pm: Part of ‘s ComedyNOW Wednesdays, PSL Presents is an hour-long collection of brandnew sketch comedy material, written and performed by the award-winning comedy troupe Pineapple-Shaped Lamps. Check it out on the second Wednesday of every month. TheaterNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10-$15; Sun, closed. • 11:45pm: Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show, taped every 1st and 3rd Saturday night at midnight in the Dead Crow Comedy Room, Late Fear is a hilarious and fun showcase for Wilmington’s creative talent and small business. 1/9, 8pm, 10pm: Comedian Matt Fulchiron will perform at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front Street.

music BACH MEETS LOUIS ARMSTRONG 1/24, 7:30pm: Ed Bach is back for another series appearance in a two-part concert, sure to please the audience. The first half is filled with a diverse mix of trumpet with pianist, Sharon Miller, and the second half will blow you away with the Louis Armstrong ensemble in full swing! St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416

Market Street JAZZ AT THE CAM 1/8, 6:30PM: The New Year brings more new artists to the jazz series! Max Levy and the Hawaiian Shirts bring their brand of Standards, Cool jazz, blues and more to the concert series. With Max Levy on saxophone, Dwain Gunnels on keys and vocals and Travis Slaughter on drums, this talented trio of college musicians has performed with a range of musicians and in a variety of musical genres. Purchase seats on CAM’s website: www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone or at the door. A concert series presented by Cameron Art Museum and the Cape Fear Jazz Society. Special 2nd Thurs. date. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. THE SOUND OF CHI 1/9, 6pm: Kristin Althea and David Key join together to provide a unique combination of qigong (chi gong) and therapeutic sound with the sound of chi, 6-7:15 pm. During the class, Kristin teaches an extremely powerful energy-building practice, a gentle form of qigong, perfect for anyone new to this ancient healing process. It is easy to do, and easy to remember, with great health and energy benefits. David enhances the energy and the process, performing live on bamboo flutes and frame drum. Accompanied by David’s therapeutic sound, Kristin begins by teaching the qigong form itself.

This is followed by a special grounded breathing technique, with David’s frame drum heartbeat providing sound support. The class finishes with Kristin performing individual healing sessions for each member of the class, along with David’s specialized Sound Medicine™ work. Open Studio, 1055 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 PIANIST IVAN MOSHCHUK 1/11, 7:30pm: Since his initial performance with Chamber Music Wilmington in 2010, young Russian-American pianist Ivan Moshchuck has continued to inspire audiences the world over with his “breathtaking technique and genuine musicality” (Kalamazoo Gazette). CMW is excited to bring Mr. Moshchuck back for a solo performance in the sanctuary at Church of the Servant. The allChopin performance will include: Sonata in B Minor Op. 58, Three Mazurkas Op. 59, Scherzo in B Flat Minor Op. 31, and Sonata in B Flat Minor Op. 35 “Funeral March.” Admission: $12 for students / $30 for adults. Church of the Servant, Episcopal, 4925 Oriole Drive WSO AUDITIONS 1/12, by appt: The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for new members at the UNCW Cultural Arts Building. Times by appointment. Interested musicians must schedule an audition time by emailing the WSO Orchestra Manager, Shirley Lebo at orchestramgr@wilmingtonsymphony.org. Applications and required audition music are available at www.wilmingtonsymphony.org, or by calling the symphony office at 910-791-9262. Musicians for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra are local instrumentalists and include UNCW music faculty and students who rehearse and present orchestral repertoire drawn from the eighteenth to twentieth-first centuries. Instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, bass, percussion, and harp. The Conductor is Dr. Steven Errante, who is also a member of the UNCW Department of Music faculty. About ten concerts per year are produced by the orchestra, including the Masterworks Series, Symphony Pops Concert, and other special events. 5270 Randall Dr. MUSIC AT FIRST 1/25, 5pm: A Trio of Chamber Music. Domonique Launey, piano; Beverly Andrews, violin; and Mi-

chael Waddell, clarinet with perform trio music of Shostakovich, Richard Strauss, and Arutiunian. First Presbyterian Church, 125 South Third St. WILMINGTON SACRED HARP SINGERS 1/25: 1:30pm Instruction for beginners; 2-4pm singalong. Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. You’re invited to join in the music of a traditional Sacred Harp Singing. This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. THERAPEUTIC MUSIC TRAINING 2/7-8; 4/11-12; 6/5-7: Therapeutic bedside music is the mission of the Music for Healing and Transition Program, Inc. (MHTP), a 501c3 not-for-profit educational organization. Classes will be held at the Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center of Lower Cape Fear Hospice and at the Davis Community Assisted Living and Rehab Center. Students complete courses in five weekend Modules on musical and medical topics spread out over a year, and are guided through the course of study by an advisor. Other requirements include a 45 clinical hours and a required reading list. Students may receive tuition reductions based on medical or musical life experience, and there are scholarship funds available for students when enrolled in the Program. MHTP accepts students as well as amateur and professional musicians. Each Module teacher is a specialist in his or her field, whether it be as a healthcare professional or professional musician. In addition, each teacher is a working CMP with extensive experience in healthcare facilities. 910-465-0942 or email mhtp@mhtp.org. www.mhtp.org. $435+reg. fee. Phillips LifeCare and Counseling, 1414 Physicians Drive

dance 8-WEEK BELLY-DANCING COURSE 1/8, 7PM: For a limited time, Babs McDance Social Dance Studio is installing 8 fun-filled weeks of belly dancing featuring guest instructor, Bahijha. The hour-long sessions will take place every Thursday at 7 p.m. beginning on Thursday, January 8th. Cost: $120 for the 8-week session OR $25.00 per class (25% off for studio members). To guarantee a spot in the class, please call the studio at 910-395-5090 to preregister. info@ babsmcdance.com. Admission: $120 for the 8-week session or $25/per class. Babs McDance Studio, 6782 Market Street AZALEA COAST USA DANCE 1/10, 6:45pm: An evening of social ballroom dance and a basic group dance lesson at the New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC. Basic level group lesson from 6:45 to 7:30PM. No partner necessary for the lesson. Open dancing to our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music from 7:30 to 10:00PM. Admission $8 members, $10 nonmembers, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. 910-799-1694 or usadance@csandes.com.

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

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

CALLING ARTISTS: FIGURATION Figuration will be the next theme for Canapé’s upcoming art show, opening Jan. 21. Curated by Blair Nidds, Figuration welcomes art work adorned with figures or any type of representational design, as well as pieces that reference nature or the human figure, Or it could be the opposite of figurative work, like a piece that involves the arrangements of abstract parts. For more info, contact bnidds@gmail.com.

Deadline to submit images and info about work via email is Jan. 14; work must be dropped off Jan.

19 at Canapé, 1001 N. 4th St. ANN LINDBERG: IN THE PINES 1/15, 5:30pm: This exhibit of paintings and mixed media drawings based on map imagery of the longleaf pine ecosystem is generously supposrted by a Charles L. Cahill Research Award. CAB Art Gallery Cultural Arts Building UNCW, 601 South College Rd ARTFUEL VOL. 39

ARTISTS NEEDED: FIGURATION Blair Nidds is curating the first art show of the year at Canapé on January 21! Artists who wish to submit work can contact bnidds@gmail.com with images that represent the theme. Figuration can be interepretted in a multitude of ways: art work adorned with figures or any type of representational design, or to reference nature and the human figure. It can even be arrangements of abstract parts. Contact Nidds with any questions. Work hangs January 19; show opens the 21 at 1001 N. 4th Street.

Artfuel is pleased to host local art work from Sharon Lafond, Liz Sullivan, Ann Garrett and Vicki O. Live music will be performed by Morris Cardenas, and food and drink will be provided. Come support our local artists. Artfuel Inc., 2165 Wrightsville Ave. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2014. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. artscouncilofwilmington.org

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MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

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

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

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny

Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org.

503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: State of the Art/Art of the State opens 9/20—curated by Peter Eleey, MoMA P.S 1, NY; Laura Hoptman, Dept. of Painting and Sculpture, MoMA, NY; and Heidi Zuckerman Jacobson, Nancy and Bob Magoon CEO and director, Aspen Art Museum. The exhibit is a representation of living artists’ self-selected artwork from across the state of North Carolina. Hangs through 2/12/15.

• Matter of Reverence: For over forty years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibition explores the evolution of his art and philosophy as well as his major influences including Isamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos and Ruth Duckworth. Featuring work from CAM’s permanent collection as well as loans from private and public collections including the Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC, the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC and the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC. Free for members. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; 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. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www. playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534

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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT 1/7, 2pm: Learn more about the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate from a licensed tax preparer and certified ACA counselor. This free educational session is geared toward small business owners and their employees. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): In his novel “Breakfast of Champions,” Kurt Vonnegut describes a character, Ned Lingamon, who “had a penis eight hundred miles long and two hundred and ten miles in diameter, but practically all of it was in the fourth dimension.” If there is any part of you that metaphorically resembles Lingamon, Aries, the coming months will be a favorable time to fix the problem.

You finally have sufficient power and wisdom and feistiness to start expressing your latent capacities in practical ways . . . to manifest your hidden beauty in a tangible form . . . to bring your purely fourth-dimensional aspects all the way into the third dimension.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Doug Von Koss leads groups of people in singalongs. You don’t have to be an accomplished vocalist to be part of his events, nor is it crucial that you know the lyrics and melodies to a large repertoire of songs. He strives to foster a “perfection-free zone.” I encourage you to dwell in the midst of your own personal perfection-free zone everywhere you go this week, Libra. You need a break from the pressure to be smooth, sleek, and savvy.

You have a poetic license to be innocent, loose, and a bit messy. At least temporarily, allow yourself the deep pleasure of ignoring everyone’s expectations and demands.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Novelist E. L. Doctorow says that the art of writing “is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” This realistic yet hopeful assessment is true of many challenges, not just writing. The big picture of what you’re trying to accomplish is often obscure. You wish you had the comfort of knowing exactly what you’re doing every step of the way, but it seems that all you’re allowed to know is the next step. Every now and then, however, you are blessed with an exception to the rule. Suddenly you get a glimpse of the whole story you’re embedded in. It’s like you’re standing on a mountaintop drinking in the vast view of what lies behind you and before you. I suspect that this is one of those times for you, Taurus.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I dream of lost vocabularies that might express some of what we no longer can,” wrote Jack Gilbert in his poem “The Forgotten Dialects of the Heart.” Judging from the current astrological omens, I’d say you are close to accessing some of those lost vocabularies. You’re more eloquent than usual. You have an enhanced power to find the right words to describe mysterious feelings and subtle thoughts. As a result of your expanded facility with language, you may be able to grasp truths that have been out of reach before now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Most people have numerous items in their closet that they never wear. Is that true for you? Why? Do you think you will eventually come to like them again, even though you don’t now? Are you hoping that by keeping them around, you can avoid feeling remorse about having wasted money? Do you fantasize that the uncool stuff will come back into fashion? In accordance with the astrological omens, Gemini, I invite you to stage an all-out purge. Admit the truth to yourself about what clothes no longer work for you, and get rid of them. While you’re at it, why not carry out a similar cleanup in other areas of your life?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Nothing was ever created by two men,” wrote John Steinbeck in his novel “East of Eden.”“There are no good collaborations, whether in music, in art, in poetry, in mathematics, in philosophy. Once the miracle of creation has taken place, the group can build and extend it, but the group never invents anything. The preciousness lies in the lonely mind of a man.”

In my view, this statement is delusional nonsense. And it’s especially inapt for you in the coming weeks. In fact, the only success that will have any lasting impact will be the kind that you instigate in tandem with an ally or allies you respect.

tors syndiCate clubs/notices MEETUPS FOR TEENS Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free MeetUps for Teens from 5-6:30 p.m. Wed, Jan. 7, Feb. 4

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I live in Northern California where an extended drought led to water-rationing for much of 2014. In December, a series of downpours arrived to replenish the parched landscape. Now, bursts of white wildflowers have erupted along my favorite hiking trails. They’re called shepherd’s purse.

Herbalists say this useful weed can be made into an ointment that eases pain and heals wounds. I’d like to give you a metaphorical version of this good stuff. You could use some support in alleviating the psychic aches and pangs you’re feeling.

Any ideas about how to get it? Brainstorm. Ask questions. Seek help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Actress Uzo Aduba’s formal first name is Uzoamaka. She tells the story about how she wanted to change it when she was a kid.

One day she came home and said, “Mommy, can you call me Zoe?” Her mother asked her why, and she said, “Because no one can say Uzoamaka.” Mom was quick to respond: “If they can learn to say Tchaikovsky, Dostoevsky, and Michelangelo, they can learn to say Uzoamaka.” The moral of the story, as far as you’re concerned: This is no time to suppress your quirks and idiosyncrasies. That’s rarely a good idea, but especially now. Say “no” to making yourself more generic.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If you have built castles in the air,” said philosopher Henry David Thoreau, “your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” That may seem like a backward way to approach the building process: erecting the top of the structure first, and later the bottom. But I think this approach is more likely to work for you than it is for any other sign of the zodiac. And now is an excellent time to attend to such a task.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Songwriter RB Morris wrote a fanciful poem in which he imagines a smart mockingbird hearing rock and roll music for the first time. “When Mockingbird first heard rock/He cocked his head and crapped/What in the hell is that?/It sounded like a train wreck / Someone was screaming/Someone’s banging on garbage cans.” Despite his initial alienation, Mockingbird couldn’t drag himself away. He stayed to listen. Soon he was spellbound. “His blood pounded and rolled.” Next thing you know, Mockingbird and his friends are making raucous music themselves—“all for the love of that joyful noise.” I foresee a comparable progression for you in the coming weeks, Capricorn. What initially disturbs you may ultimately excite you, maybe even fulfill you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do you recall the opening scene of Lewis Carroll’s story “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”? Alice is sitting outside on a hot day, feeling bored, when a White Rabbit scurries by. He’s wearing a coat and consulting a watch as he talks to himself. She follows him, even when he jumps into a hole in the ground. Her descent takes a long time. On the way down, she passes cupboards and bookshelves and other odd sights. Not once does she feel fear. Instead, she makes careful observations and thinks reasonably about her unexpected trip. Finally she lands safely. As you do your personal equivalent of falling down the rabbit hole, Aquarius, be as poised and calm as Alice. Think of it as an adventure, not a crisis, and an adventure it will be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are positively oceanic these days. You are vast and deep, restless and boundless, unruly and unstoppable. As much as it’s possible for a human being to be, you are ageless and fantastical. I wouldn’t be surprised if you could communicate telepathically, remember your past lives and observe the invisible world in great detail. I’m tempted to think of you as omnidirectional and omniscient, as well as polyrhythmic and polymorphously perverse. Dream big, you crazy wise dreamer..

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SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE ILM NEWCOMERS CLUB The Friends of the Leland Library will hold their The ladies of Wilmington Newcomers Club Second Saturday book sale on Saturday, Januwill meet Thurs., 1/8. Social time begins at ary 10th, 10-2pm, Magnolia House, 485 Village 9:30am, followed by our monthly meeting at Road, Leland. Featured at this sale and offered 10:00am. Our guest speaker will be Bill Saffo, Wilmington Mayor. Mr. Saffo, a native of Wilmington, and graduate of UNC-Wilmington, will be speaking on the State of the City.

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by North Carolina Sorosis, will follow the program. North Carolina Sorosis was the First Federated Women’s Club in North Carolina, dating to 1896. 910-791-6128. 20 South Cardinal Drive WILMINGTON BOYS CHOIR OPEN HOUSE 1/13, 5:30: The Wilmington Boys Choir at St. Paul’s strives not only for musical excellence, but to instill principles of integrity, character, achievement and a strong work ethic. The choir is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music in America, which uses a point system to advance each boy to the next level of musical achievement.

The qualities previously mentioned are also considered for advancement to the next level, along with rehearsal and performance attendance. The choir will be holding an Open House on Tues., 1/13, for any boy that is interested in joining. Parents and prospective members are welcome for dinner and hot chocolate and to observe the choir in action so as to gain the Boys Choir Experience. No religious affilication is required to be a member of the choir.

Age range for the choir is 7 years through voice change. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. CAREGIVERS AND COFFEE Free monthly meeting on the third Friday of each month, 9:30am. Every day, staff and volunteers of Lower Cape Fear Hospice see the challenges faced by those caring for loved ones. Caregivers and Coffee was created to offer caregivers assistance and encouragement. Each month, LCFH will offer a Caregivers and Coffee session where caregivers can come, share their experiences, encourage each other and learn about valuable resources and support. Meetings will be facilitated by hospice staff, but will also feature topics selected by the group, including visits from other community organizations. Caregivers and Coffee will include informal conversations, learning opportunities and coffee. Chris Scott at 796-7927 or chris.scott@lcfh.org. Phillips LifeCare & Coun-

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