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hatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic, and power in it,” German author Johann Wolfgang Von Goetheone once said. There are some people who give so much of themselves their lives seem short by comparison. Minna Kuuskoski was such a person.

Anyone who has traveled up Market Street in the last 20 years likely noticed the troll cottage tucked away at Market and 23rd—the big “U.S.Trolls” sign outside beckoning their curiosity. Inside, Minna would take visitors on a magical trip to Trolldom, a world where problems are solved with humor, ingenuity, and choosing to do the right thing. Her stories gave lessons we all could use a little reminding of now and then.

The building was a denture-maker’s office and a tattoo studio before Minna and her family occupied it. Their initial prescence in Wilmington coincided with the craze for the small, rubber trolls with wild-colored hair in the early ‘90s; yet, the Kuuskoski family offered something much more wonderful than a passing fad.

The family developed Fauni Trolls in Finland after World War II. Helene, Minna and Jo-

hannes’ mother, began making trolls at the kitchen table from scraps of fabric.

Within a few years, she had two children and built the business into a piece-work factory surrounded by a theme park filled with actors in troll costumes. Eventually, they had the third largest tourist attraction in Finland.

Just think about that for a moment: from the kitchen table to a national tourist attraction, all while raising two children. It not only takes dedication and hard work but an incredible vision and ability to say yes when opportunities come along.

Just as they were riding that high crest of the wave, the storm broke. The family lost the business to the Finnish supertax. It would be hard for most to recover emotionally from trauma like that—the family lost everything.

Minna and Johannes literally grew up in Trolldom. Their house was in the middle of the theme park, and the piece-work factory was on the same property. Bitterness did not pervade the Kuuskoski household. They had the opposite response: hope radiated out the

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door every time I visited the store in the front room of their house. They held the key to success in life and business. Entrepreneurs can’t be scared; it’s about going out on a limb and making things happen.

Helene, Minna and Johannes immigrated to Canada with hopes of winning the visa lottery into the U.S. The Kuuskoski’s kept making trolls by hand in Buffalo, and when they finally got visas for the U.S., they settled in Wilmington over two decades ago. They rebuilt the troll business and steadily planned for attempts to reopen the theme park.

Hard work seems to be the watchword of the Kuuskoski family. They accomplish so much through sheer determination. The family started with scraps in a country devastated by World War II, built an empire and were forced to rebuild their business—not once but twice—in a new country. During their time in Wilmington, they raised the next generation of their family who have gone on to college and graduate school. Whether they realized it or not, they symbolize the “American Dream.”

take on imaginary adventure away from my fears. I am not alone in this. For the children of our neighborhood, the troll cottage brought a little bit of old-world magic to our lives. We could walk down the street to the toy store, hear stories, and go home with handmade toys filled with love. Green Nose, the plant psychiatrist troll, Trumpet Nose, the poet leader of Trolldom, Honey Lips, the inventor troll with his “Trolls Royce,” and many others have brought great joy to many lives. They might not have achieved the fame and recognition of Barbie or GI Joe, but I think for those of us whose lives were touched by the trolls, the impact is deeper and more lasting. The message will stick.

Minna never married. That really surprised me for a long time because she was one of the most nurturing people I ever knew. After meeting her nephews and niece, I understood: Minna gave her compassionand love to everyone around her regardless of age or station in life. She cared for Helene, the family matriarch, for years and lavished affection on her niece and nephews. I never once had

“Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools.” —Kipling When times got rough for trolls, Minna took on a second job selling vacuums. Still, she continued story time and performed at local elementary schools. While in the presence of someone living up to their true purpose, it’s difficult to immediately understand the power of what’s being seen. The ripple effect of that message spreads throughout the world—maybe not on a grand scale like with Stephen King but on a more personal level.

When Minna told troll stories, she shared a world where there was enough love for everyone and joy in sharing. She taught that true learning was about trying something new. Trolldom let imaginations soar to a place where evilness was selfishness, and where real magic is what you share between friends.

The trolls of Trolldom helped me get through some tough spots in my life: times when I needed someone to cuddle and to

a conversation with Minna that didn’t make me feel completely welcomed into her heart. I wish I could live that way, too.

I just thought it would go on forever. I wish Minna had enough time left to make the theme park happen, and for the trolls, which are the legacy, to live beyond her with other people producing them and telling their stories. I have very few regrets in life, but we had planned to do a book of Minna’s troll stories with Old Books’ in-house micro press. Originally, I hoped to do it this year with plans for a release in the fall. Due to money, we decided to put it off until next year. I really wish we hadn’t, so Minna could have held it in her hands before she left us.

There is a bit of Minna we share with each other everyday: Troll magic is a smile, troll magic is laughter, and the more you share it the more you have to share.

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In fact, just as women expect full makeup and hairstyling for their portraits, so, too, do the men. The store, Marry Mariee, charges the equivalent of about $400 ($600 on weekends). Said the manager, “We want to provide opportunities for people to enjoy showing their real selves, whether they are men or women.”

Paid time off of work for women experiencing brutal menstrual periods is not yet guaranteed in U.S. law, but it is a staple of workplace rights in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia, according to a May report by The Atlantic (although in IndoneCultural Diversity sia, women report that some employers A formal-dress rental store in Fukui, Jarequire on-the-scene “proof” of condition; pan, with a side business making keepsake Rocking “Messiah” Prominent theoretical chemist David Glowacki was ejected from a classical music concert at England’s Bristol Old Vic in June for disrupting a performance of Handel’s “Messiah” by attempting to crowd-surf in front of the stage. Dr. Glowacki, an expert in non-equilibrium molecular reaction dynamics and who is presently a visiting scientist at Stanford University, was attending a special “informal” performance at which audience members were encouraged to stand and cheer loudly instead of showing the usual demure appreciation. He said afterward that he could not control himself when the performance moved to the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

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Japan’s policy has been in place for over 60 years). However, concluded The Atlantic, the policies are based less on rights of workers than on “the scientifically dubious notion” that stressing females during menses will result in difficult future childbirths.

Parental fear of having raised girls and boys who will never marry, plus China’s boyheavy gender imbalance, have provoked the government to fund a series of matchmaking conventions to create opportunities and incentives for matrimony. However, because of widespread disinterest by singles, many of the attendees at the recent Shanghai Matchmaking Expo were parents touting their kids’ credentials to other unmarrieds.

A dispatch from Vice.com reported “notice boards” full of cards (resembling baseball trading cards) and makeshift posters attached to umbrellas, reciting age, education and salary. Success of the expos was hard to predict, wrote Vice, because (as is so often the case with social mixers) many singles passed the time in silence, and many desirable candidates were no-shows.

Perspective: San Francisco’s activist Board of Supervisors, among the boldest in the country to rid their cities of obnoxious goods and services, added disposable plastic water bottles to the list in March (to join circumcision, plastic shopping bags and nutrition- challenged “Happy Meals” that contain toys). The water bottle vote was unanimous (covering distribution on citycontrolled property), compared to the cliffhanging 2012 vote (6-5), in which the board finally decided to ban unclothed people from the streets (mostly men, of course), where until then some freely wandered downtown sidewalks stark naked.

Democracy in Action!

Jordan Haskins, 24, is Michigan Republicans’ best hope for the open state House seat in Saginaw in November, but he is burdened by a teenage past of being “young and stupid,” he told the Saginaw News in June. Haskins has been in prisons in two states (and is still on parole) stemming from trespassing and breaking-and-entering charges yearly from 2006 to 2011 -- most involving vehicles he used for sex (by him-

self). (He admits to “cranking,” in which he would remove spark plug wires and try to start the car, pleasuring himself while watching the sparks and listening to the noise.) “I was in a messed-up state of mind, mentally and emotionally,” he said, but now is proud of the man he has become. “You may not respect my policies (or) my ideas, but you at least have to respect me as a person.”

Inexplicable: Congressional candidate Tim Murray handily lost June’s primary election (82 percent to 5 percent) in Oklahoma’s 3rd District to incumbent U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, but he did not give up. In a rambling letter to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, Murray accused “Lucas” of being a body-double for Lucas, since it is “widely known” that the “real” Frank Lucas was executed by order of the World Court in southern Ukraine in January 2011. Lucas, asked for a comment, told the station, “It does come as kind of a shock to read that (I’m) not (me).”

The county Association of Governments in Phoenix notified Diane “DD” Barker recently that she could continue to address association meetings as a community activist, but was to cease introducing her remarks by performing cartwheels, as she apparently has done several times in the past.

Barker, a 65-year-old former Ohio State University cheerleader, said she seeks to demonstrate the value of exercise and public transportation, but agreed to hold off on the cartwheels.

-- Officials at a town meeting in Oxford, Massachusetts, on May 7 were considering whether the municipality should take back its water system from the current owner, Aquarion, when suddenly a fire alarm sounded, resulting in a delay that eventually worked to Aquarion’s benefit.

Later that month, Oxford police charged William Malloy Jr., 57, with pulling the false alarm. Malloy is a lobbyist for Aquarion, and a Worcester Telegram & Gazette report of the meeting suggests that causing the meeting to run into the early hours of May 8 helped Aquarion garner the necessary votes to prevent the buyback.

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Grow a Pair

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Alpha males and politics By: Mark Basquill

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urricane Arthur came and went before we even knew what hit us. A few days after the storm, I ran into a woman friend on the beach at Fort Fisher. We met during the last political campaign season. She noted Arthur’s less-than alpha-male performance: “Promises more excitement than he delivers and gone before morning. Like most men. Gotta love ‘em. Right?”

“Now, wait a minute,” I started.

My friend held up her hand and moved her head from shoulder to shoulder. “Don’t even go there,” she smiled. “I’m never voting for a man again.”

I trudged toward a group playfully tossing a football downbeach and contemplated the man-bashing statements. An errant toss hit the sand in front of me.

“C’mon, grow a pair!” the sandy quarterback teased his fumbling friend.

The fumbling friend jogged closer, picked up the pigskin, displayed his “guns,” and grabbed his crotch. Three apparently intelligent women in the group were less than amused.

My reaction? If you have to show us you have a pair, you probably don’t. Or you’re not sure. Or they’re small and tend to disappear into your belly when you’re under pressure.

But boys will be boys—not that I agree with my politically savvy friend’s man-bashing or any of the vicious variety I’ve been hearing since the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision and the emergence of that video showing a California state trooper (male) mercilessly bashing a woman in the road. Sure, most politicians and CEOs of environment-destroying corporations are male. Most shootings, rapes and child molestations are committed by males. For every female serial killer there are 19 John Wayne Gacy’s. Thom Tillis reminds us he puts his “big boy pants on every day.”

As well, there’s our mostly male NC General Assembly with its fetish for writing legislation that restricts a person’s right to marry whom they choose and a woman’s right to health care. They, too, have a penchant for seeking to destroy the environment. At a national level, all five Supreme Court justices that sided with the majority in the Hobby Lobby case appear to be anatomically male. But are

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these “males” truly “men?” It may be that they are merely imbalanced “alphas.”

Researcher Rudolf Schenkel coined the term “alpha male” in 1947 while researching the behavior of captive gray wolves in Switzerland—though he’d probably have come up with the term studying the wolves on Wall Street. According to Dictionary.com the alpha is “a male animal having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy.” These days alpha might be female. In fact, with corporations fully enshrined as sacred, God-fearing people by the court there may even be alpha corporations. Exxon, Bank of America, and the New York Yankees come to mind. Are they really interested in free enterprise and fair trade? Or is their interest dominating market share? Maybe all it takes to be alpha is to be willing to do whatever it takes to rise to the top of any “dominance hierarchy.” (So much for a level playing field, fairness, environmental sustainability and empathy—unless in the service of “dominance.”)

Though the alpha concept turns out to be more myth than fact in dogs, in 2006 Kate Luderman investigated human alpha traits in “The Alpha Male Syndrome.” She suggested that in a business setting, “When properly channeled and controlled, the alpha-male drive to reach the top is a boon to progress, but when the ethic of ‘do what it takes to get results’ is taken to extremes; it becomes a menace to both personal careers and corporate health.”

Don’t tell that to the imbalanced alpha individual, corporation or country. Lead, follow or get out of their way. Weren’t Newton and Einstein silverback gorillas beating their chest at every discovery? Isn’t that how all major problems are solved? Display your guns, grab your crotch, beat the solution out of the problem, and hammer the cosmos itself into submission.

“Dominance hierarchy” seems somehow at odds with “democracy.” It doesn’t even work for dogs. As pre-election season heats up, I partly agree with my politically astute woman friend—especially after recent NC General Assembly legislation and SCOTUS decisions, candidates, (especially males) will have to present clear and convincing evidence they are not another imbalanced alpha in a suit.

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efore dashing off to band practice last week with Eston and the Outs, Stuart McLamb—the sonic genius behind the mod-’60s and ‘50s pop of The Love Language—recounted a few beginnings of his adoration for music. Though a banjo out of rubberbands, hub caps and other trinkets at a young age top the list, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” stands out as a moment of transfromation to McLamb’s 2-year-old ears. “I still remember being so moved by that music,” he states. “It was really just the culmination of all the music I had heard and loved my whole life.”

Today, the sounds of Earth records from the ‘90s, Hawkwind, and a new band in NYC called IYEZ are getting his attention.

He’s also digging on Beyoncé. “I’ve been really getting into extremely flashy pop production,” McLamb states. “The new Beyoncé is so amazing. It sounds like God mixed it.”

But those are not necessarily as influential to The Love Language as the pop sounds

of the mid 20th-century. “They were just such perfectly written songs,” McLamb indicates. “And so innocent. Coupled with the production and instrumentation, there was something awesomely magical about those (‘50s-’60s) recordings.”

McLamb’s rise to music-making very well may have began while watching “Mr. Wizard’s World.” He witnessed someone constructing a guitar out of a rubber band.

“I don’t think the guitar really made any nice sounds,” he jokes. “I started writing when I discovered my grandfather’s old guitar in the guest bedroom closet when I was 13 or 14. I do remember jamming with my brother Jordan when he was on a very makeshift drum set. The hubcap banjo was the peak of my experience as a luthier.”

Still, throughout his upbringing, music played an indelible role. Whether hearing “Rock of Ages” at his church (“I remember getting goosebumps as a kid when the congregation sang”) or finding creative exploration in the Smashing Pumpkins’ “Siamese Dream,”

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destiny was carving out treble-clef compositions left and right. Eventually, he began playing in Electric Penguin Acid Test with a group of buddies in high school. “It was like Spinal Tap,” McLamb notes, “but way more intense.

Those early songs were really bad, but you gotta start somewhere.”

In 2007 McLamb founded The Love Language, and by the same caliber of writing heard from those early Motown girl groups, he released his self-titled debut in 2009 based on his own breakup. Produced in his parent’s house, and with liquid courage, McLamb played all the instruments himself to create stargazing pop, with jaunty rhythms and echoing, static-y vocals. He multi-tracked everything—drums, guitar, piano, tambourine, etc.—and released it on Bladen County Records. The lo-fi debut originally was meant as a healing process for McLamb only to hear, along with his ex-girlfriend and maybe some close friends. What followed was a critically acclaimed catalog of music, hailed by music magazines and critics alike.

At the time McLamb lived in Wilmington but moved to Chapel Hill. He was asked by the Triangle’s indie-rock darlings The Rosebuds to open for them on tour. So, he cobbled together a seven-piece band, which included his brother, Jordan, on drums and Miss Thangs on keyboard. “We started playing shows,” he says, “and momentum started to build, and more shows were booked naturally.” Thus began the rotating members the band has become known for; McLamb remains the only continual force of its existence.

“People have just come and gone for their own reasons and personal interests, and I can’t blame them for that one bit,” he says.

“I have been extremely fortunate in having the people that have been involved in all the different incarnations of the band. Somehow, I’ve avoided being on the road with just ‘session’ players, and I’ve made some really close and valuable friendships along the way. . . . I probably should have just named the band ‘Stuart McLamb,’ but I didn’t want to be viewed as a singer-songwriter. I wanted it to be something bigger.”

By the time The Love Language’s second album, “Libraries,” came out McLamb already switched members three or four times.

“Libraries” was made in a traditional studio setting and produced by BJ Burton, who played guitar alongside Missy and Jordan, as well as Justin Rodermond on bass. McLamb also found a home on the Durham, NC, label Merge Records (Arcade Fire—with whom The Love Language opened for in 2011—Superchunk, M. Ward, Conor Oberst) during his sophomore followup.

“It’s never been a personal decision for me to go through so many [band] changes,” McLamb continues. “Really, it’s just out of necessity—and believe me, it’s more work on me.”

Since, McLamb’s come to embrace the collaborative nature that The Love Language affords to musicians. His friend, Jon Kirby, coined it an “introverted community art proj-

ect” while prefacing the release of the band’s record, “Ruby Red,” from Merge in July 2013.

Over 20 musicians make an appearance on the recording, showcasing everything from brass to strings to percussion and beyond.

“I was at the helm of the songwriting and arrangements on [‘Ruby Red’],” McLamb says, “but I decided to let a lot more people play their own parts and bring in guest musicians to add more personality and color to the sessions. I love collaboration when it works, and some of my favorite works of art, most notably music and film, have been the results of a huge team of collaborators.”

The sounds form a familiar ‘80s vibe on “Ruby Red.” Still, they maintain a retro, vintage mien McLamb so clearly loves. And he does not abandon the pop. “It’s the most fun,” he claims. “There’s a time and place for spaced-out ambient jams and fusion cuisine, but, at the end of the day, I just want to eat a cheeseburger and listen to ‘Be My Baby.’”

Though two years elapsed between his first and second record, and three years between his second and third, McLamb admits to already having another project underway. The band will be working it in between a few shows booked throughout the summer. Though he already has an idea of who he wants to record it, McLamb remains mum on those details.

“I have hundreds of demos but probably only 20 of those will turn into songs,” he admits. “I just have to feel it all the way to complete a song. They’re tricky little bastards.”

He already has compiled 30 of his favorite demos to share with his current lineup, which for Wilmington’s July 19th show will consist of McLamb, Tom Simpson (drums), Autumn Ehinger (keys) and Mark Connor (bass). “[It’s a] solid crew right now,” he praises.

“Unless they read this interview and realize how much of a prick I am [laughs]. We’re going to start exploring the [demos] in rehearsals, and we’ve already started on a few. Once they feel tight, I want to bang out the basic tracks in a studio and then add the decorations later. That’s when I’ll go crazy and probably spend the next five years mixing.”

While the music comes easiest to the former visual art and graphic design major, lyrics are another beast altogether. He doesn’t focus on myth or fiction. “The best lyrics come from real-life situations,” McLamb says. “All my writing is a big blend of many emotions.”

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Turning On: Benji Hughes returns for ILM summer tour Ask Benji Hughes about one of his favorite performances in Wilmington, and likely the letters “UFO” will escape his witty tongue.

Three or so years ago, Hughes and his band—Peter Gray, Stacey Leazer and David Kim—were playing Carolina Beach’s Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar when a bright green light illuminated the night sky. It looked like a saucer of mythic proportions. Everyone at the show oohed and ahhed as the band stopped midsong to ogle the mystery.

Later that night, upon my return home, a Google search revealed it was a NASA launch out of Virginia. Regardless, the magic of the experience, of the night, sticks with anyone who was there—including Hughes himself, who looks forward to Wilmington summer tours annually. “I (and a pier full of people at the Tiki Bar) saw a bona fide U.F.O.!” he still exclaims. “Maybe we are not alone when it comes to a passion for summer drinks or peel-and-eat shrimp.”

Hailed for his 2008 release “A Love Extreme” (New West Records), Benji Hughes is no stranger to the Port City. His shows always come with a bombast of summer lovin’: Hughes to the ladies and music-lovers for his soulful balladry. It’s revealed through a ‘70s crooner tonality and backed by a kaleidoscopic trail of spunky rock, mired in audacious ambient sounds and downright infallible hooks from an amazing band.

Hughes has been perpetually working on new albums since “A Love Extreme” was released. He’s penned music for Hollywood, including shows like “How I Met Your Mother” and the movie “Walk Hard.” Plus, he’s churned out radio and TV jingles (Captain Morgan, Acura, GE, Verizon), and was featured on Jeff Bridges’ 2011 country album.

Just in the spring, he released a four-track EP, “Appetizer,” an appropriate name for the three albums he is slated to release in 2014.

“I love appetizers—especially potato skins and cheese sticks,” the lead man quips. “I have been working on several records for years. I will be making some of those available extremely soon.”

We interviewed Hughes to preface the encore birthday party he’s playing in Wilmington this week with The Love Language. encore (e): Tell me what’s new with Benji Hughes.

Benji Hughes (BH): I’ve been working out a lot—just in time for summer. I am not on steroids. Right now.

e: You’re really a funny storyteller. Where do you think this comes from?

BJ: Thank you, thank you very much! Somebody I’m related to got on Ancestry.net and says I’m related to Morrisey. It’s really laughable. e: What can people expect from your Wilmington show? New shenanigans and music—more music than “Appetizer,” perhaps?

BJ: We are playing a Carolina Beach show on the pier at Ocean Bar and Tiki Grill on Thursday the 17th. Then two downtown shows (a Bourgie Nights show on the 18th and the encore party on the 19th). Each show will be different.

They always are. We don’t have a set show we do—we vibe it. e: You’ve toured a bit recently; what’s it been like on the road?

BJ: Audiences have always been cool. I hope that never changes. We always have a good time because we are cool. e: Can we expect any collabs between you and The Love Language on Saturday?

BJ: I’m looking forward to hanging out with The Love Language again. Last time was a good time! Who knows what is to be? e: So at the opening of your concerts, you always show the video of the little baton twirler from the ‘80s. Tell me who is she? Where is she today? Know anything about her?

BJ: I think that was Nicole Kidman. She’s doing just fine, I believe. She’s married to Keith Urban, and I’m sure some of his love songs are about her. e: Looks like you signed on for Utopiafest in Texas in September; will you be doing yoga and disc golf? You’re not turning yuppy on us, are you?

BJ: Only thing I’m turning is ... on.

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Tim Sells transforms into Kenny Rogers this weekend at TheatreNOW By: Cassie Weber

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rom jazz to pop, rock to country, Kenny Rogers’ talents know no bounds. Aside from his days of singing famed duets with Dolly Parton, many remember him from the jazz group Bobby Doyle Trio, to the New Christy Minstrels, or even his work with The First Edition (think “Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In),” a la “The Big Labowski). Most will agree he hit his stride with country. Named for one of Rogers’ greatest hits, “The Gambler,” a tribute to the legend will debut at TheatreNOW Friday, July 18th, with Tim Sells sporting the coif, beard and suit many have come to recognize.

A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Rogers has charted over 120 singles.

He is one of the highest selling artists of all time, selling almost 165 million records worldwide. Sells’ started the daunting task of bringing Rogers’ music to life onstage since 2011, after having performed as a

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Sells says. “I love ‘Lady’ and ‘The Gambler.’’

Sells also enjoys performing “Lucille” and “Ruby.” “These two seem to get a lot of sing a long at every show,” he adds. In fact, audience interaction makes the show the most enjoyable—for everyone involved.

“I think Rogers said it best when he commented, ‘I want everyone to be able to leave at the end of the show saying, ‘That was fun.’ I don’t want anyone to not feel a part of the show,” Sells tells. “I want the audience to singalong, hum along, clap along, and laugh along.”

The audience can expect nothing less than a full “Rogers” performance. Sells has honed in on many of the legend’s mannerisms and stage craft. “I try to bring the style that makes Rogers the musical icon he has become over the past 50 years,” Sells comments. “I think that to vary or take creative liberties from that is denying the audience what they expect.”

Sells has been in the Wilmington area SELLING ROGERS: Tim Sells will impersonate the previously; however, it will be his first time long-standing performer Kenny Rogers at Theatreperforming at TheatreNOW. “I know its hisNOW. Photo, courtesy of Tim Sells tory and the great list of performers Alisa Harris and Zach Hanner have brought in,” musician and acrtor for 30 years across the he tells. “I am so honored to have my name added to that list.”

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At this particular performance, Chef De“After a visit to some of my friends who perform for Legends in Concert at Myrtle nise Gordon will provide myriad SouthernBeach, one of them asked if I had ever style options as part of the dinner-and-athought about growing a beard, because show. The first course will comprise Kenny’s I could really pass for Rogersm” Sells ex- Chopped Salad with Mama’s ranch dressing plains. “Needless to say, the beard began, served with a bread basket and honey butand I pulled out all my Rogers and the First ter. The main course will include a choice between blackened catfish with Bayou tarter Edition albums and cassettes.”

Sells has been named one of the top sauce, vegetarian or regular Brunswick three tribute artists in North Carolina by stew, or a roasted half chicken. The meal the Charlotte Music Awards. Performing will finish off with Mississippi Mud Pie Marin other locations across the southeast, he ries a Moon Pie and Makes a Baby Cake, has brought his tribute to private parties, which will contain Oreo, graham cookie fundraisers and even larger events. He’s crust, brownie cake, chocolate pudding, performed at the Bent Mountain Center, and marshmallow cream. Tickets for both Wahlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in Virginia, the show and dinner are $24 for children and the North Carolina Apple Festival. He and $38 for adults. The show runs for two also has played Legends in Concert shows weekends, Friday and Saturday only. from Virginia down to Georgia.

“Kenny has been recording music recording music for almost six decades,” Sells describes. “Performing as Rogers is an awesome rush, as I get to see audience The Gambler: A Tribute to members connect with songs that bring Kenny Rogers back memories of love, great times, and fun when they hear that certain song again.” TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Featuring “The Gambler,” other songs vary from show to show. In the past Sells’ Fri.- Sat., July 18th- 19th, set list has included “You Decorate My 25th-26th, 6:30 p.m.

Life,” “Buy Me a Rose” and “Islands in the Stream.”

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Wednesday, July 16

33 Years (8pm; Free; country/blues) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

Gary Clark Jr. (5pm; $29.50-31.50; blues) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Drive; 910-341-7855

Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.

Jazz Night (6pm; Free) —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St.

Bomb Night w/ DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.

Trivia Night (6pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Benny Hill (6pm; Free; jazz) —Courtyard by Marriott, 229 North 2nd St.

DJ Hood (9pm; Free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

Dubtown Cosmonauts (6:30pm; Free; highenergy, upbeat) —Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr. Nutt House Improv Troupe (7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Trivia Night with Steve and Missy (7:30pm; Free) —Joe’s Oasis, 6400 Carolina Beach Rd. Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; country) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

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Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Chris James (10pm; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666

Open Mic/Songwriters’ Night (7pm; Free) —Grinder’s Caffe, 5032 Wrightsville Ave. Karaoke (7pm; Free) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Thirsty Thursday Team Trivia (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd. Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209

Thursday, July 17

Bub & Morgan White (7pm; Free) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

Happy Little Singers (9:45am; $10) —The ArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

Sunset Cruise Kim DiCSo (7pm; $33; folk) —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

Thirsty Thursday w/ DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd.

Bane and Code Orange Kids Give, Society Sucker and Vent (7:30pm; $10-$12; punk) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096

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Mark Roberts Band (8pm; free; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Open Mic Night with DJBe (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. Mike O’Donnell (8pm; Free; rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Fire and Drums (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223 Open Mic Night Dennis Brinson (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.; DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

—Cypress Bend Vineyards, 21904 Riverton Rd. Overtyme (7pm; Free; eclectic mix) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Masonboro Sound (7pm; Free; bluegrass/ folk/rock) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Sunset Cruise with Perry Smith (7pm; $33; jazz/rock) —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St. Everything’s Coming Up Broadway (7:30pm; $10-$20) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street; (910) 395-5999

Thirsty Thursday (9pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.;

40 East (8pm; free; pop/country) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

DJKAHUNA (9pm) —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St.

Live Music (8pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Top 40 DJ (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.

Dylan Linehan (8pm; Free; rock/pop) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362

Open Mic Comedy Night (9pm; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

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Donna Merritt (9pm; piano) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666

DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St.

Discotheque Thurs. with DJ’s DST and Matt Evans (10pm) —Pravda, 23 N Front St. DJ Lord Walrus (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. T.C. Costello (10pm; free; accordion punk) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

Friday, July 18 DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. Stephanie Nakasian & Hod O’Brien (5pm; $10; jazz) —Delphina Dos, 5 South Water Street, Wilmington, 5 South Water St. L Shape Lot (6pm; $3-$9; Americana) —Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road; 910 798-7700

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Friday Comedy Showcase (7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

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The Gambler Kenny Rogers Tribute (7pm; $24-$38) —TheaterNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

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Sunday, July 20

Live Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

Acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (1:30pm; Free) —Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.

The Gambler Kenny Rogers Tribute (7pm; $24-$38) —TheaterNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Groove Fetish (7pm; $5; jam rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 The Love Language Encore’s Dirty 30 Party (7pm; $15-$40; indie rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096 Mark Daffer (7pm; Free; acoustic) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Jerry Powell (7pm; Free; blues) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Shake & Shag Beach Music Night (7:30pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. Ponder (8pm; free; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Live Music (8pm; ) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St. Live Music (9pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Jenny Pearson (9pm; singer/songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666 Karaoke with DjBe (9pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr

Shane Hall & Isaac Clowers (5pm; Free; ambient/folk/hip-hop) —Sweet N Savory Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd; (910) 6798101 L Shape Lot (5pm; Free; Americana) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave. Satellite Bluegrass Band (6pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796 Sunday Jazz (6pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 DJ Battle (8pm; Free) —Fibber’s Public House, 1610 Pavillion Pl.; Groundation, The Resolvers (9pm; $17$20; reggae) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096

DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Open Mic Night (10pm; Free) —Katy’s Grill and Bar, 1054 S College Rd. College Night Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666

Wednesday, July 23 Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr.

Tyler Perry’s Chill Beats Lab (10pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

Nutt House Improv Troupe (7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Monday, July 21

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

Fruity Oaty Bars (7:30pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street;

Trivia Night with Steve and Missy (7:30pm; Free) —Joe’s Oasis, 6400 Carolina Beach Rd.;

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Open Mic Night (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

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Open Mic Night (8pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr;

Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.

Justin Cody Fox (8pm; Free; Americana) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

Bomb Night w/ DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.

Electric Mondays (10pm) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

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Tuesday, July 22

DJ Hood (9pm; Free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

The Jeremy Graham Band (10pm; free; country) —Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Rd; (910) 347-4731

Jay Can Skip (7pm) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

Live Music (9pm; Free; TBA) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Ironhead (9pm; Free; rock) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St. Quimby Mountain Band (9pm; Free; rock) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. DJ Riz (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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T Hardy Morris, The Midatlantic (8pm; $7; alt. rock; folk-rock) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Brent Stimmel (10pm; Free; folk) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St. Three State Famous (10pm; Free; rock/ blues) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796 Velcro (10:30pm; Free; 80s covers) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Tuesday Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Richard Lambert (7pm; Free) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Pub Wars Team Trivia (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. Rob Ronner (8pm; Free; southern rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Trivia Night and Drink Specials (8pm; Free) —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

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The Triple Threat:

arts > art

Wrightsville Beach surf shop hosts art show on Thursday By: Jay Workman

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ven though the 4th of July sparks have faded, there are still a few firecrackers left. Sullivan Anlyan, Suzi Drake and Cheryl Kent all are artists in their own right—a painter, a drawer and a builder. When together, they’re a dazzling triple threat. Partnering up with Annex Surf Supply in Wrightsville Beach—a host for art shows since opening in 2013—the multi-faceted troupe is ready for their first group display.

“The show transpired very organically,” Kent says. “We all have been friends for a while, and when given the chance to do a show together, well, it was a no-brainer.”

Kent is new to the art circuit, but no one would ever know it. She’s only been drawing for three years and already has an adept hand. It serves as a testament to her work as a hairstylist at Ward Hair Design for the last 20 years. After losing her mother to an unsuccessful lung transplant, she

formed a unique respect for nature—trees in particular. They are the driving force behind her current series, which she’ll be showing at Annex.

“I noticed how [trees] look like lungs and how ironic [it is] that they allow us to breathe,” she explains. “The bark on trees allows protection. It also holds oxygen. I connected to this and then started drawing it.”

Kent’s art portrays finding light in darkness. In fact, all her drawings start with a dark charcoal layer that’s rubbed off with electric erasers and brushes. It essentially creates a drawing by exposing the light underneath. Pen-and-ink and pastels are applied, too. It’s a tedious layering process and takes anywhere from 20 to 40 hours, depending on the size.

Last year Kent won first place in the drawing category at the Cape Fear Community College art show. It was a huge success as one of the jurors was Beth Handler Riebe, former curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of

ECLECTIC JEWElry: Suzi Drake purveys her one-ofkind renderings on her Etsy site, Whistlepig. Courtesy photo

Modern Art in New York City.

Likewise, Suzi Drake is inspired by flea markets, motorcycles, summer camp, and the Southwest. When she’s not managing projects at Graphic Moxie, she can be found keeping bees, collecting fantastic trinkets, and building vintage motorbikes.

She’s the first to admit she’s not short on hobbies. All of her seemingly unrelated and sometimes pretty useless talents provided training to run her Etsy store, Whistlepig Workshop, which launched last year.

Through Whistlepig she delivers one-ofa-kind necklaces and earrings, uniquely crafted from deconstructed vintage jewelry. She commingles each piece with old coins, scrap leather, vintage turquoise, tiny compasses, 1930’s military sports medals, keys from old Ford trucks, and conchos from a belt her older sister wore in college.

Despite comprising so many elements, her jewlery is never junky.

“My aesthetic is eclectic but clean,” she explains. “I pay a lot of attention to shape, weight and balance. I don’t just throw a bunch of cool crap on a chain and call it a day.”

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office-turned-workshop watching episodes of “Star Trek” and “Magnum PI” as she sorts and pairs vintage chains. She mixes texture, weight and metals. Like Kent, she’s new to the art game, but her first “out there” moment was at the 2014 Wilmington Fashion Weekend trunk show.

Even though the Triple Threat show won’t be her official pony ride, she’s grateful for the opportunity to work with Annex.

“It’s a great space,” Drake says. “It seems like they recognize there is oodles of local talent that they not only want to support but promote.”

Rounding out the trio, Sullivan Anlyan is probably the most seasoned artist in the bunch. An indelible fixture in Wilmington’s art scene, her gilded-leaf menagerie prints have been featured in local galleries, restaurants and stores. Ninety-nine percent of Anlyan’s work comes nature-inspired with a personal focus on two favorite models: her pet rabbits, Kevin and Francis.

Last Thanksgiving women’s clothing mecca, Anthropologie, special-ordered her gold-foil bird and bunny prints to sell exclusively on their website. Now on her fifth re-order for Anthropologie, Anlyan spends a lot of time on commissions.

“I’m super grateful to have this much work as an artist,” she comments.“It’s a nice problem to have, and I have some things in my brain I want to try.”

Seeking a little refuge from her busy schedule and inspired by the upcoming show, Anlyan delves back into her personal space as she creates brand new block and linocut prints to sell at Annex.

They’re all embellished with her signature Midas gold-leaf touch. Some feature her star subjects, too.

Most of all, Anlyan excites in sharing the experience with two of her closest and most talented friends. The trio isn’t afraid to threaten folks with a good time. “I like a big party,” she says. “It’s like, ‘the more the merrier.’ So let’s get as many people there as we can.”

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Triple Threat Art Show Collected works for sale by Sullivan Anlyan, Suzi Drake and Cheryl Kent Thursday, July 17th, 5 p.m.

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ments, which embody a charged, energetic expression of place. Her show, Excavations, will hang at 200 N. Hanover Street, in Wilmington, NC.

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New Elements Gallery

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"Dreamscapes" features the recent works of Wilmington artist Sharon Ely and Valerie Lennon of Highlands, NC. Using very different subject matter and technique, both invoke creativity and imagination to transport the viewer into another world. A world where dreams come alive; doors are closed in spacious skies, engaging the viewer to question what can be found on the other side, and unknown faces dance the night away. Bringing together their love of mystery, the exhibition allows these artists to appeal to the curious dreamer in all of us.

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The Root of Human Experience:

arts > theatre

‘Forget About It’ redux hits the mark By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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rowncoat Pub and Theatre and Up All Night Productions are offering a special summer treat for Wilmington audiences: a chance to “Forget About It.” An original full-length play, ostensibly about amnesia, “Forget About It” by Zeb Mims explores the question of how much we control the creation of our own lives.

For many new playwrights, standard topics consist of either family drama or romance.

Mims has taken a very creative and different approach. The show opens with two roommates, Daniel (Josh Baily) and Nate (Matt Carter), who are having a very difficult morning. Daniel claims he doesn’t remember anything, including what day it is; however, Nate has endured enough of Daniel’s late nights to be less than impressed with this early-morning debate.

Daniel is earnest; he cannot remember the last seven months of his life. Seeking some solace and an opportunity to clear his head, he lands at the local coffee shop with a stun-

ningly beautiful young woman named Molly (Lily Nicole). She and Daniel apparently have met before, but she is prepared to go with Daniel’s claim that he has no memory of it. In fact, she seems quite interested in trying to help Daniel recover from his memory loss.

Meanwhile, Nate has called Daniel’s psychiatrist, Linda (Mickey Johnson). Linda might be the most unhelpful psychiatrist since Dr. Phil. Slowly, the four piece together that Daniel’s memory loss is related to his ex-girl friend, Alice (Laura Baucom), and the traumatic aftermath of their break-up.

The script is skillfully crafted for such a young writer. Mims slowly reveals the unexpected and difficult ways to build dramatic tension, while still managing to surprise and unsettle the audience. Daniel slowly discovers he has actually been a pretty bad person to his friends and loved ones for the last half year—which is not an easy thing to accept.

But it is laudable that he decides to “hit the reset button,” as he puts it, and make a change, no matter how drastic that has to be.

Josh Baily is really blooming as an actor this year. As Daniel he makes choices not

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necessarily obvious, but they do have the ring of “truth.” More so, he admirably balances the push and pull that is fighting it’s way out of Daniel: “I’m a new person and I’m fine with it—you should be, too.” He doesn’t go for the: “I can’t remember anything and I am scared of what’s going on.” That’s not an easy balance to live with. Baily takes the audience there with him, and we slowly realize it’s not just his struggle, but his true coming-of-age moment that we are traveling with him. At what point does he have to own up to who he is and the ramifications of his actions?

Carter and Johnson as the comic relief are quite a pair. Actually, this is some of Johnson’s best work to date. She has quite a capacity for dead-pan comedy that hasn’t fully been explored yet. Paired against the manic slapstick behavior of Carter, they are pretty irresistible to watch. Carter plays well with others onstage—a skill that is frequently under appreciated. He has real and genuine concern for Daniel, but he is also mystified as to what the best possible course could be. How can Daniel have been suicidal last week and now blithely unconcerned? That’s frustrating under the best of circumstances; for his roommate it’s mildly terrifying. Carter has a complex set of emotions and desires to attempt to maneuver but still must make accessible to the audience. His interplay, especially with Baily, is impressive.

Nicole’s Molly is so clearly a catch: She’s beautiful, sophisticated, kind, and smart.

If anything, Nicole almost makes her too perfect. She is clearly Mims’ ideal woman brought to the page. As a result, Act I left me wondering how any other woman could possibly trump Molly in the eyes of Daniel? Who was the stunner that had left him so scared?

When we finally meet the much-heralded Alice, it becomes an incredible let down, as it would have to be. No one could live up to this created image Daniel obsessed over for seven months—one played out for the audience for an hour and fifteen minutes.

Baucom’s Alice is a mirror and little else.

She has few lines; we see very little of her character or humanity. She is on and off stage in less than 15 minutes, and aside from her pretty blonde curls, we know nothing about her. She exists only to frame the emotions

of the other characters. I think this is actually a very smart choice on Mims’ part. To build any real background for her would have distracted form Daniel’s journey, which wasn’t really about Alice, as much as about himself.

Unfortunately, that’s why he fails to see the real prize that is sitting under his nose the whole time. He doesn’t know and respect himself enough to get to know another person of equal worth.

Director Nick Reed and his assistant director, Kristina Auten, combine a good eye for detail, especially in regards to movement and innuendo—an aspect of direction that it can take time to grow into. The preshow and transition music also is essential to following the unfolding plot. Clues are hidden in the lyrics of each selection that correspond with Daniel’s own journey at that point. Perhaps what I find so impressive about this effort is the team really made everything come together. The script is remarkably good, the design concept and execution buoys up the production—it doesn’t distract and it isn’t half-hearted, two pitfalls that are frequent traps for the young and enthusiastic with a limited budget. The performances really support not only each other but the work overall.

Part of what makes this theatre community a wonderful place as an audience member is the opportunity to see people try something new and to see if it flies. This group of young artists epitomizes those early risks. While “Forget About It” entertains, the script also asks important questions about how human relationships work and what our responsibility to others really encompass. Can we truly convince ourselves and others that we are a completely different person? Can we remake ourselves in an image we like better? These are not simple questions but go to the root of the human experience. Mims doesn’t really provide answers, but also he doesn’t take a simple and overdone device as an easy escape. This is an evening of brave theatre, and it deserves an audience.

DETAILS Forget About It ★★ ★ ★ ★ July 17th-20th, 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees, 5 p.m.

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More Destructive Than Godzilla: arts > film ‘Tammy’ grates the nerves with clichés

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ever lambaste local productions.

That’s advice I neither requested nor heeded to. The general intent of this guidance is to avoid alienating locals.

In this case, it protects the film industry, which currently runs at a fever pitch with countless TV shows and movies in production—at least until NC’s shitty conservative leadership bludgeon incentives to death and drive out the film business in an exodus that will rival the crossing of the Red Sea. I never liked the idea of sugarcoating; crap is crap no matter where it’s made. A critic should let you know when you’re about to watch something terrible. “Tammy” was produced right here in Wilmington but it’s awful. Actually, awful isn’t harsh enough— “Tammy” is the cinematic equivalent of a bowel movement.

I want to like Melissa McCarthy. She succeeds when effectively used in movies like “Bridesmaids,” with her blunt honesty and foul mouth delivered in small portions. “Tammy” skips the idea of healthy portions and ladles on a heaping helping of foul-mouthed dumbery into every scene. For the record, I don’t know if “dumbery” is actually a word.

If not it will be birthed into existence: a new word to describe just how terrible the character Tammy is.

The plot comes generic as hell. Tammy discovers her husband has romantic intentions toward another woman. After watching the character for 10 minutes, I completely understand why. I don’t know if we’re supposed to feel bad for Tammy when we learn her husband has been emotionally unfaithful.

I, however, side with him. Watching McCarthy spit venom and string together obscenities with the impulse control of an ADD-addled 8-year-old assaults the senses.

Out of money, out of luck and with no prospects, Tammy jumps at the first opportunity to get out of town. Her grandmother, Pearl (Susan Sarandon), seeks adventure and has a wad of saved cash. They take off and encounter a string of road-movie clichés, which give McCarthy ample opportunity to do funny things like ride a WaveRunner and rob a fast-food restaurant. Along the way, they meet Earl and his son who become the defacto love interests for Tammy and Pearl. Movies like this require this kind of plot development. It’s about as organic as the pink stuff McDonalds uses to construct chicken nuggets.

“Tammy” is a weird experience. A sweet, heartwarming story attempts to emerge, and there are some really good actors at play.

Sarandon thrives in her role. Gary Cole (“Tal-

reel to reel

drowning out the story: Melissa McCarthy’s overthe-top portrayal of Tammy overpowers a great performance by Susan Sarandon and the film’s entire plot.

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ladega Nights,” “Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law”) always brings a lot of energy. Mark Duplass charms and generates laughs. Unfortunately, every earnest attempt is nullified by the foul-mouthed, utterly-unlikable dunce played by McCarthy. It’s like viewing two films not only at odds with one another but duking it out for dominance. Imagine watching a nice, independent drama about drifting through life and the simple pleasures we don’t appreciate being interrupted by Larry the Cable Guy strutting into frame and cutting a fart loud enough to split glass.

“Tammy” could be salvageable had the creative team even entertained the phrase “reigning it in.” But McCarthy has become a big star, which allows her to swing for the fences. The movie needs a softer touch.

Even though Tammy eventually is given some sandpaper for her rough edges, it’s like watering down acid. She still irritates the senses.

McCarthy’s only rival this summer for “most destructive monster” is Godzilla, and I think she’s capable of doing more damage. I have no problem with actors playing loud, obnoxious and unlikable characters, but in “Tammy” it’s grating. It’s like Tammy doesn’t belong in “Tammy.” McCarthy’s a cartoon playing at a style, speed and volume that drowns out everything else. It’s the kind of fundamental mistake that spoils an entire

enterprise.

“Tammy” feels like a movie made by college students funding their first feature; it reeks of amateurism. Good intentions litter the road-movie, but I’ll be damned if I enjoyed any of it. Tammy polarizes as a loveher-or-hate-her breed of character, and I hated her with a passion.

7/16: Many are heralding “Chef” as the most delicious comedy of 2014! Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman). He is left to figure out what’s next.

Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara), his friend (John Leguizamo) and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen. (R, 1 hr. 54 min.)

DETAILS Tammy

★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon and Mark Duplass Directed by Ben Falcone Rated R 7/21-23: In James Gray’s “The Immigrant,” Ewa Cybulski (Marion Cotillard) and her sister sail to New York from their native Poland in search of a new start and the American dream. The two women become separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her sister is quarantined on Ellis Island. Alone and desperate to reunite with Magda, Ewa quickly falls prey to Bruno (Joaquin Phoenix), a charming but wicked man who takes her in. The arrival of Orlando (Jeremy Renner)—a dashing stage magician who is also Bruno’s cousin - restores her hopes for a brighter future. (R, 2 hrs.)

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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 award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome.

Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

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

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

Blue surf cafÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including waffles, skillet hashes and sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi and signature meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our house favorites Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try

the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

The dixie grill

The Dixie Grill has undergone numerous transformations over the years. It has been a white linen establishment, a no-frills diner and pool hall, a country café and now a classic American diner. The menu hearkens back to an aesthetic that equated good food with freshness, flavor and a full stomach. This combination has earned The Dixie Grill the Encore Reader’s Choice award for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Diner” several times. Call the Dixie an homage to the simplicity of southern cuisine, call it a granola greasy spoon, call it whatever you like. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST and LUNCH:

OPEN 7 days a week. Serving Breakfast and Lunch daily from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington

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.

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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

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

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) 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

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for

details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

Holiday Inn Resort

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

1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

Halligan's pub

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

Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

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

K’s Cafe

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington.They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy!

They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts.

On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Serving several pita options, as well as new lighter selections!

■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

The little dipper

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place

to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street.

(910) 251-0433.

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

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

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

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

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

Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

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

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

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

Asian BLUE ASIA

Blue Asia serves a wide range of Asian and Pacific Rim cuisines, in Chinese, Japanese and Thai, prepared by experienced chefs. By offering only the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables, chefs prepare classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as hibachi tempura dishes, and favorites like Pad Thai or chicken and broccoli. A large selection of appetizers, such as dumplings and spring rolls, along with homemade soups and salads, make Blue Asia a fusion experience, sating all palates. Folks dine in an upscale ambiance, transporting them to far-away metropolises. We always serve a full menu, and we specialize in the original all-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young professionals and seasoned diners alike. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52.

910-799-0002.www.blueasiabistro.info ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Wed, 11am-10pm; Thurs-Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: All-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95).

■ WEBSITE: www.blueasia.info

big thai ii

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts). And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will!

1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

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

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

hibachi to go

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

Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99!

Visit us at our Ogden location where you can dine- in or take-out or our Hampstead location where you can drivethru, 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

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.

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

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch.

Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

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

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Dinner Theatre

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EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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.co

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

Irish THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies.

We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends.

Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910-763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Open at 6 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us at 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

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

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

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highestquality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 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

siena trattoria

Latin American SAN JUAN CAFE

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

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

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

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

Organic

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

LOVEY’S MARKET

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

place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry.

Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

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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 ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

Seafood DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

(910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

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. Familystyle 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 newlyrenovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, 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

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services.

Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

FISH BITES

Home of the freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank. Try one of our signature entrees like Fish Bites Tuna Filet, Stuffed Flounder or The Fishermans Stew. We have unique appetizers like Oyster Bombs, Shrimp Bombs, or Grouper Cheeks(who knew Groupers had cheeks!!). Have your Fresh Catch prepared to your delight, pan seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or fried.

We will accomodate any taste. The Daily Special Board features creative dishes that highlight our Chef’s creative culinary skills. We make a fantastic steamer platter with Crab Legs, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and Mussels. The possibilities are endless. We have the largest selection of seafood in the area. Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal, we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted!

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

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

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■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

Hell's Kitchen

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

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

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

melt pitas, Spears caters to the needs of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. Spears serves as much organic (grains, beans, carrots, kale, berries; soy products) and local food as possible (seafood, tomatoes, kale, cabbage, fruits, non-GMO corn). She also focuses on Med Leb-style and CalMex-style and Cal-Japanesestyle foods. Stop by and try one of her new organic and hand-selected whole-fruit smoothies, as well as vegan and gluten-free desserts like Key Lime Pie, Mocha-Vanilla Frozen Pie, and cookies. Daily, she creates sushi rolls uniqie to Sealevel Restaurant, and serves tons of specials such as her Brown Rice Tortilla with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and more, or vegan nachos made with organic kale and tempeh black-bean chili. Drop by daily for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., or for dinner, Thurs. - Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.

1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

■ SERVING LUNCH 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, lactoseintolerant and seafood-friendly fare!

■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

Monday - Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

vegetarian/Vegan SEALEVEL RESTAURANT

Having opened in early spring 2013, Sealevel and Chef Nikki Spears celebrate their one-year anniversary serving all of your plant-diet needs. Spears runs a kitchen where she can cook what she eats: well-executed, simple, snacky, and sandwichy, seasonally changing meals. From a nearly guilt-free American veggie cheeseburger, to fresh sushi, fish and shrimp “burgers,” falafel, fish tacos and avocado

Southern CASEY’S BUFFET

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

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

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

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

Sports Bar CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

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

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

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Pumped-Up Kicks:

hen my best friend in high school announced she would be wearing a pair of Air Jordans to prom, I raised my eyebrows.

Though a nontraditional choice, it’s one that’s of increasing prevalence today (people even get married in kicks now). At the time her boyfriend introduced her to a shoe-obsessed culture full of people who dubbed themselves “sneakerheads.” In celebration of this kicks-obsessed population, downtown shoe store and boutique Coastal Kicks (201 N. 2nd St.), in conjunction with Coast 97.3 and style consultant TJ Dunn, will hold a convention called “Sneaker Jam” this Sunday, July 20th. The event will be a shoe trade, featuring rare and autographed offerings, with a portion of proceeds from the ticket sales benefitting the Community Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington, an organization which helps disadvantaged youth.

“Wilmington has a huge sneakerhead population,” shop owner Alan Murphy explains,

“which, if you think about it, makes sense; this is the hometown of Mike Jordan.

Wilmington has an appreciation for sneakers unlike anywhere else in the world.

People will come from out of town and tell me they pose at the Laney [High School] sign. It’s hallowed ground; it’s like the Jerusalem to sneakerheads.”

The sneakerheads movement first gained popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Air Jordans, released in 1985, were the first shoes to kickstart the craze. As time went on, NBA player Lebron James began a line of sneakers in different colors. While some were massproduced, others generated limited editions. The rarity and exclusivity cultivated a craze that yielded droves of enthusiasts who camped out overnight for the shoes. Rereleases of shoes are now prevalent. In 2011 they released the Air Jordan 11 Concords—worn by Jordan himself in the 1995 semi–finals. The draw to the culture entails an element of nostalgia, too.

Coastal Kicks holds first Wilmington shoe convention By: Christian Podgaysky

Above: Local shoe store boasts an array of limited and rare sneakers. Photo by Christian Podgaysky

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“[Shoe collecting] became a passion; it’s a hobby,” Murphy describes. “Sneakers are a way to express individuality. They’ve become art work.”

Murphy became a shoe fanatic after a fateful trip to Florida in which he procured a pair of Nike Air Max 95s. When he returned to his hometown of Greensboro, he realized no one else had them. He was hooked.

Murphy relocated to Wilmington three years ago. Frequent trips back to Greensboro to obtain more shoes led him to realize Wilmington needed a spot to fulfill this niche.

“I have never worked in a shoe store,” he tells. “I have never worked in a clothing store or anything. I would stay up to date on shoes that were coming out and I would get what I could.”

In 2012 he opened Coastal Kicks, which was runnerup for Best Shoe Store in this year’s encore Best Of Awards. Since opening he’s garnered a loyal following of sneaker enthusiasts.

He began small, getting primarily basic sneakers; the business requires a show of potential before landing higher contracts with shoe purveyors. But Murphy’s passion toward shoes, along with local interest, quickly bumped him up the hierarchy. He is now on the top tier with Reebok and Asics.

As well, connections with a sales rep of New Balance, who resides in Wrightsville Beach, boost the quality of shoes he stocks. The store’s status as a boutique allows him to get the crème de la crème of shoes. He’s currently working on getting an account with Nike—the mecca of shoedom.

“You could be Michael Jordan’s son, and you will sit on the sidelines for a couple years before you get an account,” Murphy quips.

“Hopefully, I will be able to get my Nike account this fall, and then we will be the spot that has people camping out.”

Before landing the deal with Nike, he intends to make some modifications to the store. Murphy wants to showcase the best

from the inside-out. “I don’t want to get the basic, generic, Foot Locker-type shoes; I want the extremely limited [shoes] no one else in the state gets,” Murphy proclaims.

The amount of success he’s seen since opening inspired him to hold Wilmington’s first ever shoe convention. “People have done sneaker conventions in a lot of other towns,” he says. “I don’t know why we haven’t. I think it’s going to be bigger than we initially anticipated.”

Murphy already has seen an abundance of interest. One man even contacted him about bringing a pair of Jordan’s that came out in ’85. The man got Jordan to autograph the shoes in ’86 and again in the early aughts.

“Something autographed by Mike twice; you’ll never see that again!” Murphy exclaims.

The event will feature a host of shoes with similar stories. It will give people the opportunity to buy, sale, trade, or show off kicks.

There will be live music spun by Bigg B of and DJ Mike Lang of Coast 97.3.

Helping out the kids with the Boys and Girls Club in Wilmington proved a no-brainer for Murphy. He intends to share his growing success with the community.

“To be in the position I’m in now is a blessing,” he states. “Money is nothing but a paper and a promise; it’s what you do with it. The fact I’ve been able to sell shoes and it’s gotten me into a position where I can speak to little kids means the absolute world to me.”

DETAILS: Sneaker Jam Sunday, July 20th, 1 p.m.

Tickets: $10 Carolina Club 1880 27 N. Front St. coastalkicks910.com

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Moons: Chapter 1: Taking over the classroom By: Joel Finsel

D

riving fast up a winding mountain road in the rain, I held my head out the window. The windshield impenetrably fogged up, and I was late.

Wind and water whipped my hair. Flicking drops from my glasses with my free hand, I white-knuckled the wheel with the other. A cement truck’s hazards blinked in low-gear ahead of me. As it lumbered up the long incline, black smoke spewed from its exhaust with each downshift. I thought about passing, but my four-cylinder engine didn’t have the horses, and I could barely see.

I did my best to stay on the road as it veered into the high-school parking lot. The only spots this close to the opening bell were the ones furthest away—an example of irony (or was it?)—I made a mental note to use in a future lesson. The Cavalier ground slowly over loose gravel to a stop. I turned and looked at the back seats—no umbrella. With three minutes to go before announcements, I grabbed my jacket and ran uncovered for

the doors. The homeroom bell chimed as I sped through the foyer. I hurried through the crowded halls, doing my best in tractionless shoes not to slip and fall on the slick tiles. I navigated the slalom of students slamming locker doors.

Approaching the door to visit my mentor, Mrs. Warburg, my momentum pushed me beyond the point of slowing down to compose myself. I stopped just inside the door, and a wave of students crashed into my back and pushed me further into the room. I stopped again. A puddle started to form under my dripping coat. My mentor, who was simultaneously sitting and leaning on the edge of her desk, shook her head—writing me off as another young, slacker student teacher, probably. I plopped my things in the corner of the closet and took my place at the front podium, reminding myself to smile.

After the morning rituals (attendance, announcements and the pledge), and in the 30 seconds or so before the first classtime bell, I stared out at the rain. I avoided anyone’s gaze as drops prattled the classroom windows like birdshot, but the students

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were looking at me. I couldn’t help but feel unusual. Staring. I reached up and touched my hair—always my first instinct when people are staring. With a start, I realized my headout-the-window drive in the rain had sculpted my hair into some kind of absurd shape. I rubbed it with my hand to flatten it, and the students burst into laughter.

After asking Mrs. Warburg’s permission, I stole across the hall for the bathroom in an effort to center myself. I had stayed up late the night before and made a few last-minute changes to my lesson plans—plans Mrs. Warburg had already seen and signed off on.

If the ideas were a flop, it would not be fun to face her. I returned with combed hair, and I’d taken several extremely deep breaths.

Calling forth what I hoped was a confidentlooking smile, I took the reins.

“Welcome to the arts of language,” I announced. I signaled for them to settle in quietly and waited out the last bits of chatter.

Dressed in pleatless chinos, a pastel yellow shirt and a pale green tie, the class of 33 ninth-graders looked at me in wonderment: What the hell is he doing here? As I’d taken to habitually doing during moments of dread, I reminded myself of the debt I owed my own tenth-grade teacher who showed me a way out of my adolescent doldrums. If it weren’t for the spark of ambition he placed in me, I’d probably be one of the men outside repairing the roof in the rain.

“I’m thankful the weather hasn’t kept too many of you home, because we have very important work to do today,” I said, lifting my voice above the din. I paused, allowing time for my words to extract in their minds.

“Today,” I said, “we time-travel.”

Mrs. Warburg’s eyes shot up.

“Today we are going to visit the future!”

My mentor cocked her eyebrow. I was in my third week as her first student teacher.

Our styles clashed. She maintained a gorilla grip on traditional methods; I incorporated

cooperative exercises and games. My professors encouraged it, and the students seemed to enjoy the variety. I know I would have liked it, but the public schools (those public schools anyway) weren’t quite ready for the upgrade. It unnerved my mentor. I figured she would come around eventually— especially if I had something quantifiable, like good grades, to prove efficacy. To Mrs. Warburg, my mediating, small-group discussions seemed too close to chaos. She began clamping down.

Stephen Barker—a smart kid with round, wire-framed glasses—looked uncertain, but like the rest he was receptive. Allowing the tension to thicken, I started handing out envelopes. “Take one and pass the rest back,” I said. “On the front, I want you to write your address.”

Looks of recognition appeared on some students’ faces: Like, address an envelope?

“Everybody got it? Good. Now here is where it gets interesting: I want you to try and imagine your life in five years. How do you imagine things playing out?”

Frowns and wrinkled brows meant confusion. They weren’t getting it.

“Close your eyes and picture yourself as an adult, driving to your job every morning.

You’re grown up, independent, and people love you. But you have your own grown-up problems. Can everybody see this person?

Close your eyes. OK, good. Now, I want you to write that person a letter.”

I paused to allow the words to sink in.

“Here’s the last thing,” I said, as they opened their eyes. “These letters are private. The only people who will ever read them will be you—five years from now—when I send them to you, and you get them in the mail.”

Some started immediately. Most finished their addresses and stared at blank pages.

I pulled on the white screen in front of the class and let it roll up, revealing a beautifully blank-slate chalkboard. With a nub of white chalk, I wrote, “Dear me of the future” in all caps.

Only after the last student was engaged did I brave a look back to Mrs. Warburg.

Thankfully, she also was looking down, jotting notes—likely amused. As if by magic, a palpable sense of relaxation entered the room.

The writing, assured of its intimacy, flowed at each of the 33 desks. Mrs. Warburg looked at me and smiled.

“You have 10 minutes,” I said. “Enjoy.”

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events SNEAKER JAM Sneaker shops and sneaker heads who want to sell, trade, and/or show off their killer collection of hard to find sneaks: 7/20, 1-5pm, Coastal Kicks and Coast 97.3 will team up to bring the first ever sneaker convention to Wilmington NC. A percentage of tickets sales will be donated to The Community Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington. Admission: $10. Carolina Club 1880, 27 North Front St Unit 200 CELEBRATE WILMINGTON Inducting the Medal of Honor recipients onto the Walk of Fame, Sat., 8/9, 4pm, at Cotton Exchange. Since 1996, Celebrate Wilmington! has recognized 22 Wilmingtonians who have attained national and international fame in their fields. 2014 class: Edwin Alexander Ander-

son, William David Halyburton, Charles Patrick Murray, Jr., and Eugene Ashley, Jr. CELEBRATING LIFE AFTER 50 8/1 10am-4pm. Celebrating life after 50, The 50+ Coastal Lifestyles EXPO caters to the 50+, caregiver, retired, and soon-to-retire demographic. Features: free health screenings, entertainment, giveaways, and seminars throughout the day. Wilmington Convention Center. Admission free. www.WilmingtonCoastalLifestylesEXPO.com or 910 799-2611 FRIDAY VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Variety of dates, variety of entertainment—bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show!

Select Friday evenings (through 9/19). Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach

charity/fundraisers SARUS FESTIVAL AND FUNDRAISER 7/17, 5-7pm, at Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. Enjoy live art & music performances & film, hors d’oeuvres by Little Pond Caterers, beer and wine cash bar, silent/online auction, meet the artists! Be a part of this exciting and thought provoking branch of our arts community. Help us make the SARUS Festival an annual event and Wilmington a destination for rich exchange among artists, community and international guests. Support the area’s only festival for site-specific & experimental art, bringing professional original choreography, avant-garde art works and film to us here in Wilmington, NC. Tax deductible contribution: $50/person or $75/couple. RSVP to albanelved@albanelved. com. Tickets also available at the door. $50-

NIGHT OF MEMORIES First annual Night of Memories, a four course gourmet dinner and art auction benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association, 7/25, 6:30-10pm, Dixie Grill, 116 Market Street. Featuring gazpacho, veggie farfalle pasta, BBQ veggie kabobs, choice of sweet and spice roasted chicken or roasted lemon/herb salmon, and strawberry shortcake. Cash bar from 6:30- 9:30pm. Also, numerous featured artists at the auction, all of whom were recently showcased at the “plein air” event sponsored by The Latimer House. Tickets $38 per person: http://alzheimers-association. ticketleap.com/a-night-of-memories/ Joyce Ann Edwards, (910) 622-1255 NO PLACE LIKE HOME LUNCHEON 3rd annual “There Is No Place Like Home” Luncheon sponsored bythe AMEZ Housing Community Development Corporation will be held onThursday, 8/14, 11:30 am at the Terraces at Sir Tyler. Boxed lunch. Donations appreciated.

Funds donated will assist us in fulfilling our mission to providedecent, affordable housing to low to moderate income people throughinnovative programs of housing and human development in southeasternNorth Carolina. 910-815-3826 or linda@amezhousing.org. www.amezhousing.org A BRUNCH OF CLASSIC CARS 8/16, 9am: Porters Neck Country Club, 8403 Vintage Club Circle. Includes brunch, car show, live music, kids’ activities, hot wheels derby ($5 per car), raffle and prizes. Adults $25, kids $10 (5 and under free) car entry $15 (classic car entry includes 1 adult ticket). Purchase tickets at Assistance League Thrift Store, 420 Eastwood Rd. Sponsored by Haines Financial llc. Proceeds benefit Assistance League of Greater Wilmington and Greater Porters Neck Area Foundation. For more information, call 910-7777824 or email Erica@amommysjourney.com BREAKFAST AT THE KIDS’ TABLE 8/6, 7:45am: The Brigade Boys & Girls Club will host its seventh annual “Breakfast at the Kids Table” at the Cape Fear Country Club. This hosted table event is to honor the Brigade Boys & Girls Club and the children it serves. Club kids are on-hand to dine with community leaders, corporate sponsors and elected officials and also provide entertainment and serve as emcees of the event. To RSVP for the event or learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.brigadebgc.org.

theatre/auditions ON THE TOWN 7/18-20. Opera House Theatre Co. presents “On the Town,” featuring a score by Leonard Bernstein, a book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and based on Jerome Robbins’s original choreography. It is 1944, and three sailors have a 24-hour leave in New York City; they are determined to see all the sights and find some romance along the way. Tickets, $29, o(910) 632-2285 or online at thalianhall. org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. FORGET ABOUT IT The Browncoat Pub & Theatre is proud to present a new work: “Forget About It” by Z.F. Mims, directed by Nick Reed in conjunction with Up All Night Theatre Company. When Daniel wakes up one morning and realizes that he’s forgotten the last seven months of his life, it’s up to him, his roommate, a psychiatrist and a mysterious new friend to figure out what happened and what to do about it. Show dates are July 17-20. (8pm

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with 5pm Sunday matinee)Doors open half an hour before curtain. Admission: $15. Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street

VAUDEVILLE: PINK FLOYD’s THE WALL 8/1-2, Vaudeworld presents A Tribute to Pink Floyd’s The Wall—a burlesque and carnival-style entertainment experience which pays tribute to the Pink Floyd classic. 18+ over only. Fri/Sat nights. Tickets $15 adults. $10 for military and seniors. Portion of proceeds to Wounded Warrior Program. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www. theatrewilmington.com. 910-399-3669

AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSIC MAN, JR Thalian Association ill hold auditions for the first show of the Thalian Association Children’s Theater season, The Music Man, Jr., 7/26, 10am at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. Prepare a traditional Broadway song to sing a cappella and be prepared to dance (no sandals or flip flops). Directed by Mike Thompson, with music direction by Lynn O’Connell and choreography by Katie Auletti-Smith, runs 9/12-21 at the Hannah Because of bad weather, the Cape Fear Jazz Society and theB Block Historic USO/Community Arts CenBellamy Mansion postponed last week’s Jazz at the Mansion ter. www.thalian.org. Story follows fastseries. It will resume this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on the mantalking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into sion lawn with saxophonist Darryl Donnell Murrill. Folks can buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ pack a picnic and enjoy dinner with live music. Cost is $10band he vows to organize. Yet, he doesn’t $12, but children under 12 are admitted for free! Upcoming know a trombone from a treble clef.

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Street. www.deadcrowcomedy.com JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Mon. of month will feature a standup comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar.9pm; $4.

music/concerts THE GAMBLER: KENNY ROGERS TRIBUTE 7/18-26: Performer Tim Sells presents a show that provides smiles, crowd participation, and enjoyment for all ages, and honors the music and persona of “The Gambler,” Kenny Rogers.

Tim has the look and sound of Kenny, and provides all the favorites that make Kenny Rogers the musical icon he has become. Ticket includes show and 3-course meal. Fri/Sat nights. Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm. Tickets $38 adults/$24 for children under 12. Beverages and food service gratuity not included. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com

KISS ME, KATE and the Frog Project on September 11th. Visit Bellamy online Wed. 7/30-Sun. 8/3, Fri. 8/8-Sun. 8/10. at www.bellamymansion.org for more details.

Fri. 8/15-Sun. 8/17. Wed.-Sat. performances at 8pm. Sun., 3pm. Opera House Theatre Co. presents “Kiss Me, Kate,” winner JAZZ AT THE MANSION of very first Tony for best musical in 1949. This Bellamy Mansion hosts concerts raucous and riotously funny play-within-a-play INTO THE WOODS from the Cape Fear Jazz Society. 6:30pm on the Wed. 8/27-Sun. 8/31, and Fri. 9/5-Sun. 9/7. features two divorced performers starring oplawn; bring a picnic. $12 adm.; $10 members; Wed.-Sat. performances at 8pm. Sun. perforposite one another in a musical version of The children under 12 free. 7/17, Darryl Donnell mances at 3pm. Opera House Theatre Co. presTaming of the Shrew. Tensions mount and temMurrill; 8/14, Geno and Friends; 9/11, Liz Pina ents “Into the Woods” Act One is traditional: pers flare as Fred and Lilli’s backstage battle w/The Frog Project. 503 Market St. Cinderella goes to the ball and captures the spills out onto the stage. Lilli is ready to dump DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN heart of the prince, Jack climbs the beanstalk the show—and Fred—mid-performance to be Every Friday night, 6-10pm, downtown Wilmingand slays the giant, Little Red Riding Hood is the wife of a domineering U.S. Army general, ton in Riverfront Park. Free, and featuring a difsaved from the wolf, and Rapunzel escapes her but the show must go on, even if it’s at gunferent cover band and local musical act to open lonely tower. Meanwhile the Baker and his wife, point! Tickets, $29, (910) 632-2285 or online at each show. Night’s proceeds from alcohol sales on a quest to break the curse they are under, thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. benefit various local nonprofit organizations. weave their way through the storybook characACTOROKE ters to collect a cow as white as milk, a cape as 7/31, 8/1-2: Bad Trip Productions and the red as blood, a slipper as pure as gold, and hair Browncoat Theatre are once again giving locals as yellow as corn. Act Two, however, deals with actors an opportunity to take on their dream role what happens after happily ever after—the conas they present “Actoroke: The Movie Edition,” sequences that traditional fairy tales ignore and a special three-night event raising money for the the responsibilities that come with getting what Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research! Ever you want. Tickets, $29, (910) 632-2285 or onseen a scene in a movie, classic and otherwise, line at thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestand thought about how you’d perform it? Now’s nut Street. operahousetheatrecompany.net your chance to give it a shot. While karaoke allows would-be rock stars to strut their stuff, “Actoroke” lets actors or anyone take the stage to perform their favorite scenes. Browncoat Pub & Theatre, starting at 8pm each night.

Submot scene to actoroke2014@gmail.com DEAD CROW COMEDY Ongoing schedule: Mon, free movie night and through 7/28. $10 for each night, or $25 for all $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (longthree nights, and all ticket sales donated to the form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, Jimmy V Foundation. 111 Grace St., downtown 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; FriWilmington.

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH OPERA 7/19, 1pm: Spend the afternoon with Opera Wilmington learning about all facets of the upcoming production of “The Merry Widow”!

Participants will have the opportunity to learn to waltz, sing the chorus parts from several of the show’s tunes, tour the set and costume shop, and interact with members of the cast and crew. Free. UNCW Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Drive

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OPERA WILMINGTON 7/25, 8pm: Opera Wilmington presents its inaugural production of Franz Lehar’s operetta, “The Merry Widow,” July 25-27, 2014. Performed in English, “The Merry Widow” incorporates enchanting music, witty dialogue, lively dance numbers, and sumptuous costume and set design to deliver a delightful performance that’s sure to entertain and inspire. Performances are: 7/25, 26 at 8pm and July 27 at 3pm. (A MAYFAIRE MUSIC ON THE TOWN champagne reception celebrating the opening The 10th Annual Music on the Town Concert night will be held at 6pm Friday, July 25.) TickSeries at Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington, ets are $10 for students/children and $20 for NC, features free live music on Friday evenings adults and may be purchased by contacting Kenan Box office by phone (910-9623500) or online at www.etix.com or www.opera-wilmington.org. Tickets for the combined performance and chamIt’s a week and a half away, but you can go ahead and get pagne reception are $60. Admission your tickets now to the annual Cape Fear Blues Festival. The rqd. UNCW Cultural Arts Mainstage Theatre, 5270 Randall Dr. weekend features a host of sounds and features blues har-

7/25-27: CF BLUES FESTIVAL

monica master Less Oskar headlining the blues cruise, as well as teaching a workshop on Saturday at the Community Arts Center, and playing Saturday night at The Art Factory.

Rusty Nail will host afterparties and the annual Sunday blues jam. Tickets vary per day and event, and raffle tickets will be sold to win a Big Baby Taylor acoustic guitar, which will be given away on Sunday. www.capefearblues.org.

through July. Bands set up on the Mayfaire Event Field located behind hh gregg and Ulta, and there is plenty of free parking. Kids love the three bounce houses, cotton candy and snow cones. Coolers welcome. Free. www.south-

CAPE FEAR BLUES FESTIVAL 7/25: Cape Fear Blues Cruise (boards at 6:30pm; departs at 7:30pm) features 3 bands, 3 decks and 3 cash bars, with heavy appetizers and a blues-filled sunset. Blues harmonica master Lee Oskar, The Rickey Godfrey Band, Randy McQuay & RootSoul Project, along with Harvey Dalton Arnold, will perform. Then, Cruise Afterparty at Rusty Nail, (1310 S. 5th St.), 9pm with Greensboro blues trio “Lawyers, Guns & Money,” who will headline the blues after-party (cover charge may apply). • 7/26: A free harmonica workshop with Lee Oskar for all ages at the Hannah Block

Historic USO/Community Arts Center (2nd & Orange streets), 11am. Oskar will demonstrate techniques, method and improvisation on his signature harmonica. • Acoustic Blues Showcase, 1pm, Ted’s Fun on the River (2 Castle Street), featuring finger-picker Spidermike Bochey and friends. • The Art Factory (under the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge at 721 Surrey St.) will host Sat night concert w/Lee Oskar & Friends, 7pm. $15/adv or $20/door. Afterparty at Rusty Nail w/Snake Malone & The Black Cat Bone • 7/27: Free all-day blues jam at noon, under tent at Rusty Nail, hosted by the Cape Fear Blues Society. Bring a lawn chair. No coolers; no pets allowed. Beverages and food for sale.

At 6pm, the Guitar Giveaway will feature a Big Baby Taylor acoustic guitar. Raffle tickets cost $1 (each) with proceeds supporting projects and programs of the Cape Fear Blues Society.

Raffle tickets available at The Rusty Nail or at any fest event. capefearblues.org. 910-3993793 or 910-350-8822.

THE SWEENEY FAMILY BAND 7/27, 3pm: The Sweeney Family Band Country Comedy Show! The most lovable, bunch of backwoods country boys you’ve ever met! They might be a few bricks shy of a load, but they sure know how to have a good time! They’ll have you clappin’ your hands and stompin’ your feet to some good ole bluegrass and folk tunes that everyone loves. Join Slim and his identical twin cuzzins, Skeeter and L’il Buck for a knee slappin’ good time! It’s not just a show, it’s a whole family reunion when these boys take the stage! Take a little Hee Haw, add a couple of pinches of The Grand Ole Opry, sprinkle in a little Andy Griffith, simmer over down home humor, serve with a little “corn”—and soon you’ll have a banquet of fun! TheatreNOW, 19

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910-399-3669 WSO AUDITIONS Tuesday, 8/19, at the UNCW Cultural Arts Building. Times by appt. 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. Led by Dr. Steven Errante. Nicole Thompson, 910-791-9262. marketing@wilmingtonsymphony.org.

BOOGIE IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES Sundays, 5-8pm (5/18-9/14). Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music!

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Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market All are invited regardless of age/mobility. “InStreet (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. visible: Listen to an Unseen State” is an inte$5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, grated performance installation featuring an 7:30. abstracted, multi-layered auditory experience and the physical portrayal of the internal actuality. Extensively detailing the human existence of an invisible illness; a circular representation of the unseen tangibles of which so many are intimately aware—to be performed at SARUS EARTH, SEA AND SKY Festival, 8/21-24. To RSVP, please email brea@ WHQR presents work by Gail Henderson and breacali.com. • Volunteers needed for SARUS Liz Hosier, two artists whose works are expresFestival. Sarusfestival.weebly.com • Movesions of elements of earth, sky, horizon and ment, bodywork, and dance classes ongoing w/ atmosphere conveyed through their unique use Karola Lüttringhaus, director of SARUS. www. of color, paints, and materials. The show will redynamic-body.org/schedule.html main on display until June 6th. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. IRISH STEP DANCE Third floor of The Warwick Building at 254 N. Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Front St. Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays

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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 7/18, 5pm: Sun Gallery and Gifts will be filling the gallery with Clair Hartmann’s dog paintBABS MCDANCE ings! Clair has been featured in numerous magShag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, belly dancing, ballazines, locally and nationwide. This collection of room, Zumba, kids’ and adults’ classes, and doggy paintings was featured in the Companmore—weekly with various pricing. • Friday ions exhibit at The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR Night Dance Parties, 7:30-10:30pm. $10, buy earlier this year. In case you missed it, a selecone get one free. Babs McDance, 6782 Market tion of Hartmann’s work will be on display at Sun St. www.babsmcdance.com Gallery and Gift, 4414 Wrightsville Ave. 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club BILLY CONE WORKS MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is exihibiting “Billy meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior CenCone Works”—a collection of drawings, paintter for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: ings, and photographs. The show will remain on 270-1639 display until August 8th. A portion of the proCAROLINA SHAG CLUB ceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. WarDJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes wick Building at 254 N. Front St. every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/ BLAIR NIDDS AND ALEX BEAVER guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park New works, including Nidds’ headpiece series,

will hang at Caprice Bistro for the next few months. See the for-sale works at 10 Market Street. www.capricebistro.com ENIGMATIC “Enigmatic” art show, curated by Blair Nidds.

Feat. 2D nand 3D work by Fritzi Huber, Michelle Connolly, Nicolle X Nicolle, Elizabeth Oglesby, Dallas Thomas, Elizabeth Darrow, Ryan Lewis, Jonathan Guggenheim, Eric Hine, Niki Hildebrand, Kinga Baranksy, Toni Sunseri, Blair Nidds, James Martin, and John Tyhacz. Music by Squidco. Drinks and food specials from Canapé. 1001 N. 4th St. Show hangs through July 28. • Now accepting submissions through July 16th for Enigmatic Vol. 2 opening July 30th. 2D and 3D, especially installations and video projections, welcome. Email bnidds@gmail.com with up to 2 jpgs of work interpretting Enigmatic; artist statement; medium, size, title, and other info of work, price and artist contact included.

SPLASH ART SHOW Now showing at Spectrum Art Gallery in the Forum through July 30th, feat. Ben Keys, Ann Hair, Anne Cunningham, Jodie Wrenn Rippy, Jacqueline Perry, Joanne Geisel, and others. All works are for sale. 910-256-2323. 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd. www.spectrumartandjewelry. com. info@spectrumartandjewelry.com ALL THAT REMAINS Historic Oakwood Cemetery & Mausoleum hosts Juried Urn Competition and Sale, “All that Remains.” Honoring the changing style of interment with a juried competition devoted to the art of cremation urns, entitled All That Remains. Open to professional and amateur artists in North Carolina, must be 18 years plus. Artist may submit a maximum of two original works that, using his/her creativity could be used as a cremation urn; size should be within dimensions of 12”length x 12” width x 12” height.

All works must be sturdy enough to withstand handling and exhibition. All mediums of art will be accepted. Digital images of the work, with entry form must be received by Fri., 8/14, 4pm (Send to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, PO Box 26867 Raleigh, NC 27611). E-mail jpgs (300 dpi) to robin@historicoakwood.com by 9/20, 4pm. No more than two photos of each piece of work should be included. Mailed CDs should be labeled with name, email address and phone number. Winners notified via email on Mon., 8/15. Approved urns must be delivered to Historic Oakwood Cemetery (701 Oakwood Ave.) no later than 3pm on Wed., 9/10; dropped off between 11am and 3pm on the 10th if hand-delivered. Opening reception, Sat., 10/11, 3-5pm.

Exhibit on Sun., 10/15, 1-5 pm. Friends of Historic Oakwood Cemetery will retain a 30% commission on all works sold. All works must be

for sale. 1st Place, $600; 2nd place, $250;3rd Place, $150.

BELLAMY’S CALL FOR ARTISTS The Bellamy Mansion Challenges Emerging Artists to showcase the ‘Beauty of the Bellamy’ in an upcoming exhibition, sale and celebration.

The mansion is accepting applications for the first ever Bellamy Mansion Emerging Art Show, the highlight of a five-week celebration of the visual arts from 10/2-11/6. Submissions must showcase the beauty of the Bellamy using its history and architecture as inspiration. Artists are encouraged to complete an application form as soon as possible, with payment of $20 ($10 for students), to receive access to the mansion to draw, paint or photograph. Deadline for completed application form with entry fee and photos to jurors Gale Smith and Joanne Geisel: 8/30. Artists may submit two 2-D or 3-D entries. Monetary prizes plus merit and honorable mention awards will be granted. Also featured are free children’s art events and art lectures by local professional artists. The celebration will begin with an opening reception on October 2 and closes November 6 with a party highlighting children’s art. $10-$20. www.bellamymansion. org. 503 Market St. SEAFOOD BLUES & JAZZ POSTER CONTEST Convey blues and jazz wioth the Pleasure Island Chamber Poster Design Contest. Do you have an idea that you need to get down on paper? Is there a creative doodle that just will not leave your mind? Take a few minutes and review the Entry Form and requirements, and sign up.

Come October, your creation could adorn the popular event t-shirts as well as the Commemorative Posters that have become a highly collectable. You will get a Cash stipend as well as a complimentary Booth in the Arts & Wine Garden and the honor (and bragging rights) of being the official artist of the 2014 Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival! Past winners include great talents such as Barton Hatcher, Ivey Hayes, Robert Knowles and Kelly Hawes. Add yourself to this list and soon your art will adorn many backs and living rooms. Deadline: 9/8. Chamber : 910-4588434 or email at greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

den tours often given in the spring, specializing in unique citrus. Free A Frame of Mind Gallery 1903 Princess St. All Day 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 910343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. www. artscouncilofwilmington.org

museums NC AQUARIUM Canoeing the Salt Marsh, 7/19, 9am: A threehour exploration of the Zeke’s Island Estuarine Research Reserve by canoe. Activities may include crabbing, seining or birding. Participants should be able to swim, be capable of sustained physical exertion and wear closed-toed shoes. $22.50-$25 Dates: July 21-25. This camp is available in 3 age groups 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Camp: $207-$230900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: A View From Space: Since the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet. A new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, handson science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. Includes numerous hands-on activity sections such as the Satellite Activity Area. • World War II: A

Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Collection Selections: Handbags, artifact collection includes more than 100 handbags. Contrast their styles as you view a selection of bags drawn from the 19th and 20th centuries. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more!

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ARTIST SHOWING A Frame of Mind Gallery is honored to show some of the many works of local artist, author and world traveler David D. Hume. Delightful, original water colors by Eunice G. Andrews will also be on display thru September 2014.

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tions of flora and fauna as we as pieces created especially for the CAM • Willie Cole’s site-specific installation, School Pride: The Eastern NC Story. In observation of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act (July 2, 1964), Willie Cole is creating new installations investigating the closing of sixteen Cape Fear area schools and other aspects of desegregation in southeastern NC and its impact statewide.

Hanging through 11/2. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,10am5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and ac- BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum tivities for all ages, including historical exhibits, in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively the oldest museum house in NC, restored with Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts.

18th and 19th century decor and gardens. CoHouse in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, lonial life is experienced through historical interfacilities are fully accessible and on one level. pretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd By reservation, discounted group tours, caand Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, boose birthday parties, and after-hours meet3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. www. ings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays burgwinwrighthouse.com. 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.

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LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered MonFri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth.

Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 7621669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

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: James Grashow—Brooklyn born sculptor and woodcut artist James Grashow (American, b. 1942) is known for his large-scale sculptures and installations made out of cardboard. Exhibition will feature whimsical installa-

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RICH INLET BOAT AND BEACH EXCURSION Join the federation, in collaboration with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, Inc., on a halfday boat trip to Rich Inlet- an important birding area, and the gateway to the unspoiled HutaffLea Island barrier island complex. Climb aboard with your guides, Coastal Advocate Mike Giles and Capt. Joe Abatte, to see what makes this inlet system special. Lunch is provided aboard the Shamrock, though unlimited space is not.

The first 18 registrants can consider themselves lucky. Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd. $30-$45.

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A minute goes faster than you think! Stay for one-on-one networking after (and a musician’s showcase too). Don’t forget your business cards! Each Month a new sponsor! Volunteer Staff: Megan Petersen & Lauren Danaher. Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209, Free.

kids’ stuff SUNSHINE CAMP Registration is open for Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter’s Sunshine Camp, a camp for children coping with the death of a loved one. Three sessions are from 8:30am12:30pm. Mon-Fri, June and July, Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. 7/21-25, rising sixth-, seventh- and eighthgraders. Children talk, play, create, eat, cry, laugh and make friends, and are encouraged to share memories, express feelings, release anger and learn from their life experiences. 910796-7991 or Melinda.mckeon@lcfh.org.

PRIME TIME SUMMER CAMPS Prime Time Sports will hold two Summer Camps for baseball players of all ages, including drills and techniques necessary to excel in the sport of baseball. The camp will be led by Daniel Rabon and area college players. July

21st-July 25th 8:00am-4:00pm. Cost: $160 performance and/or screening of their work at (athletes must bring their own snack and lunch, the end of the week that the students may take we will provide drinks). The camp gives the athhome on a DVD. Admission: $165. Cape Fear letes the opportunity to work on their skills to be Academy, 3900 S. College Rd. a better player. After a morning of hard work and YOUTH ART CAMP a lunch break, they will gather back and apply Explore a variety of crafting & art techniques their skills in competitions for prizes. The prizes including composition, design and color coninclude day passes to the facility and private cepts. Students will get hands on experience 30 minute lessons. They will then finish the day in painting, bead making, mosaic glasswork, with a healthy round of whiffle ball! Prime Time wirework, wire bending, wrapping, crimpSports is 14,000 sq ft of indoor baseball and ing, & stringing and much more! For ages 7 & softball training. We have pitching machines, up. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation pitching lanes, tees and a 50’ x 70’ turfed field Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive for throwing, hitting, batting practice, running HAMMERHEADS YOUTH SOCCER CAMP drills and overall training. Prime Time Sports The goal of the Wilmington Hammerheads and trainers include former college and professional the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Deathletes. Prime Time Sports formerly operated partment is to provide the highest quality soccer under the name of Batter Up, and is under new coaching program to the youth of our commuownership and management. 147 Old Fayettenity. We are dedicated to teaching the fundaville Rd, Leland, NC 28450 mental skills and advanced technical and tactical COASTAL CRUSADERS play necessary to enhance each player’s game.

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CAMERON ART MUSEUM Youth and children studio classes including iPad Adventure, clay, painting, drawing, mixed media and textiles. Open registration is now open for these exciting weekly classes that start on June 23 and run through August 15. • Kids @ Museum Camp provides students 5 to 8 year olds or 9 to 12 year olds a chance to explore art through 3 core options held during specific weeks through August 22: Storytelling With Art, Outside The Box and Learn From The Great Artists. Register online or call Keith at 910-3955999 ext. 1008 for more details. Admission: $100-$135. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street STORYTIME BY THE SEA Wednesdays, 10-11:30am (through 8/27). Join the Princess and her fairytale friends at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls.

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just as “The Manet Gang” was dispersing, to go their own separate ways. Professor Henry (Hank) Steffens received his PhD from Cornell University. He retired Professor Emeritus from the University of Vermont, after teaching cultural history and the history of science for 33 years. Purchase seats on CAM’s website: www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone or at the door. Make your Thursday evening dinner reservations by calling the CAM Café at 910777-2363. CAM Café is open for dinner from 5-9 p.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues. through Sun. $5-$10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

MS. SUSAN’S ROOM Music and art for children, featuring Happy Little Singers, music and movement for ages 6 mos to 6 years. Learning through sing, dance and creative play! Tues-Thurs, and Sat, 9:45am.1 1/2 hour session $10/family. Drop-ins welcome. • Art and Craft Friday, 10am. $10/child includes all supplies. • Also, ukulele, guitar and piano and vocal lessons. 910-777-8889 or info@happylittlesingers.com. 200 Willard Street in the ArtWorks. www.-ms-susans-room.com SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time.

Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open at 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.

TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW

lectures/readings MANET & BEGINNINGS OF IMPRESSIONISM 7/17, 7pm: Eduard Manet was the most important artist in the story of the beginning of Impressionism. Yet, he was a reluctant leader, and neither he nor his varied group of followers liked the label “impressionist.” What was there about Manet’s art that attracted so wide an assortment of painters? They formed a group around him, meeting regularly in Paris cafes, 1868-1874. The critical press called Manet the “King of the Impressionists.”

This talk will concentrate on the development and characteristics of Manet’s art. His early death in 1883 occurred

ISLAMIC ART WITH SARAH RICHTER 7/24, 7am: An enigmatic art form, Islamic Art is not confined to one region, one particular style or even one artist. From the Middle East

7/17: MANET TALK

Bringing Europe out of the Dark Ages, Islamic rule allowed for a convergence of cultural traditions from ancient Greece and Rome to Byzantium to revive lost art forms and texts. From the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul to the Alhambra palace in Spain, Islamic influence is still present today.

Marginalized and romanticized by European artists, Islamic art is still influential in today’s society and greatly impacted the lives of its contemporaries. Admission: $5-$10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

classes/workshops WATER AEROBICS Fitness classes at Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. www.halyburtonpark.com. Next water aerobics session begins June 16th, held at city pools in morning and evening. Pre-reg for classes. 910-343-3682.

Interested in Eduard Manet? The beginnings of the impressionism movement in art? Well, head over to the Cameron Art Museum on the 17th at 7 p.m. for a talk by reitired professor from University of Vermont, Henry Steffens. Folks will learn about Manet’s reluctant leadership and how his followers were weary of the descriptor “impressionist.” Participants will learn about the development of Manet’s work, its primary characteristics, as well as his death in 1883 and about “The Manet Gang.” Tickets are $5-$10 and can be purchased at www.cameronartmuseum.com

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EAT SMART, MOVE MORE 7/16, 2pm: Eat Smart Move More is a free educational weight management program that is proven to work. Angelia Clinton, Health Promotion Supervisor at NHC Health Dept, will teach strategies and behaviors that can help with manage your weight today and in the future. You’ll get help monitoring your progress, support, exercise ideas, recipes, and a journal. Free. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

DROP-IN FLOWING/FUN YOGA Tuesdys, 7am: Holly Konrady, a certified yoga instructor, offers a drop-in yoga practice focusing on physical alignment and building a strong foundation of yoga practices. This class is a fed-

eration member opportunity, with drop-in donations welcomed for the instructor. N.C. Coastal Federation Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. BE A WORKING ACTOR 4 wks of classes w/coaching for developing actors w/Anthony Reynolds and his broad knowledge of what it takes to be a consistently working actor. Anthony began 20 years ago as a preferred stand-in for Oscar winners/noms like Billy Bob Thorton and Edward Norton. He has moved up to become a working actor consistently winning many character & supporting roles. Anthony is also an award winning filmmaker with many projects under his belt. Learn basics of delivery, lingo and lighting, sharing the “business” of being an actor as well. Starts the first of each month! Jump in anytime. Tuesday evenings 6-9p; offered only on a monthly payment basis to encourage a committed and thorough acting education. $150/mo. Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209.

ENERGY AND THE QUANTUM FIELD 7/24, 7pm: #1 NYT bestselling author of “ESquared”, Pam Grout, will deliver a gamechanging talk explaining the top five strategies for kicking your manifesting skills into high gear.

She’ll prove that material reality is subjective and that you, as the observer, pull from the Quantum Field of Infinite Potentiality your own personal experience. Your Thoughts and Your Words Create Your Reality. Creating a happier, joy-filled life is a simple matter of changing your perspective and developing your super power of gratitude. It’s eay, fun and limited only by your beliefs and expectations. Q&A + Book Signing. Admission: $20. 717 Orchard Avenue, Leland, NC 28403

NOFO YOGA AND WINE NIGHT Thurs., 6:30pm: Join us on the north side for B.A.D. Yoga & Wine with Amy! Classes take place in the loft on the corner of 3rd St. and Brunswick, all levels welcome. Then, extend the zen at the Goat & Compass for yogi wine specials. Namaste! $5 suggested donation.

every Tues/Thurs, 6:30pm. Cost is $35 per month plus a once a season $5 membership to USA Fencing $35 per month + $5 membership.

St. Mary’s Tileston Gym, $40 PARENT/TOT SWIM CLASS Thursdays, through August 7, 11 a.m. - 11:30

SIGN UP: BOOT CAMP/NUTRITION OK, so looking to get fit and healthy? Wanting to improve physical activity and nutrition? Well, a F-R-E-E boot camp and nutirition counseling takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in Monkey Junction.

Catch? Must be an early-riser: 6 a.m. calltimes! Folks will get one-on-one nutrition counseling with professionals focusing on CORE nutrition. Plus, fitness coaches will ne on hand to help. Head over to Echo Farms Golf and Country Club at 4114 Echo Farms Boulevard. For more information, call 910-515-0732.

TRAVEL TIPS WITH TONY 7/27, 2pm: Learn about Latin American language, culture and art from a returned Peace Corps Volunteer / staff member at Northeast Library! Tony Ventimiglia will cover ways to understand and be understood, how to get around, when to travel, and how to stay safe in Latin America. He’ll also demonstrate Pronunciator, which can teach your choice of 80 languages with explanations in your choice of 50 languages. It’s available free of charge to NHC Library cardholders. This program is free, no reservations. Contact: Tony Ventimiglia 910-798-6372 tventimiglia@nhcgov.com. Admission: Free. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd

FENCING CLASSES Evening fencing class for teens and up. Learn fencing footwork, bladework, rules, refereeing, history, and end with an in-class tournament.

All fencing equipment provided. Class meets

a.m. (followed by free swim until noon). Ages: 8 months - 36 months. $25 (7 week session) or $5/class. Help your child become comfortable in water; begin swim skills introduced through songs & games, led by American Red Cross certified insructor. Swim diapers required. Space is limited so register early. 910-343-3682. Robert Strange Pool, 410 S. 10th Street SUP YOGA CLASS Sat., 7am: What is SUP Yoga? Yoga on the paddleboard? YUP, you got it! Add a new element to your yoga practice: water. Challenge your balance on a moving board and meditate while you float. All levels are welcome, although a

SUP basic lesson/tour with us or prior SUP instruction and previous experience with yoga are highly recommended. Classes are 1 hour long, with a 15 minute paddle out and back. $20-$25. Wrightsville Beach.

CAM CLASSES Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext.

1008 or 1024), at CAM. Sign up for 6 week classes and/or 1 to 2-day workshops in drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, art history, copper repousse and artistic journal keeping. • Yoga: Thurs., noon-1pm; Fri., 5:306:30pm • T’ai Chi: Wed., noon-1pm. Sessions are ongoing and are open to beginner and experienced participants. www.cameronartmuseum.org BOOT CAMP AND NUTRITION COUNSELING Free Boot Camp and Nutrition counseling in Monkey Junction every T, Th & S - 6am. Surround yourself with positive and encouraging people who are enthusiastic about fitness! One-on-One nutrition councilers and fitness coaches; CORE Nutrition is bringing a love of nutrition and fitness to your community in Monkey Junction! Call 910-515-0732 for details and Location within Echo Farms. Free. Echo Farms Golf & Country Club, 4114 Echo Farms Blvd.

ART CLASSES Art Classes with Lois DeWitt, professional art instructor. Water color, basic drawing, drawing with colored pencils, finding your inner artist, and oil pastels. Small classes, individual guidance. 6905 Southern Exposure. 910-5478115.

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Agents make this workshop & seminar a fun filled event—last Sunday of each month, 2pm4pm; limited seating. Fun and informative way to get your acting career off to a great start!

This class will prepare you for being on set, what to expect, the ethics of BG acting as well as how to take it to the next level. Advance sale only! Online or at cafe register: Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209. $35 MUSIC INSTRUCTION Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or rockinrowland@hotmail.com.

clubs/notices/tours SEA TURTLE DAY 7/23, all day: Sea Turtle Day at Gibby’s Dock and Dine Restaurant, 315 Canal Dr. Carolina Beach. Every fourth Wed. of the month, Gibby will donate a portion of the food sales to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehab Center and Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project. Donation. Gibby’s Dock and Dine 315 Canal Dr. Carolina Beach

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Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890.

You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting of Wilmington.

Meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm. Ogden Baptist Church: 7121 Market St. 12-step meeting for people that have or think they may have a compulsive gambling problem. Contact: Casey 910-599-1407

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SCREEN GEMS STUDIOS TOURS Guests will get an insider’s look at the largest studio complex east of California and experience the rich history of EUE/Screen Gems and the films and television shows produced at the GRIEF MEETINGS facility over the last three decades. Attendees An open-ended discussion, meets from noonwill walk the 10-stage working lot have access 1:30pm, Tues, 8/5, at the Phillips LifeCare & to sounds stages and go behind the scenes of Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Dethe CBS series “Under the Dome.” Guests signed to provide grief education and support will see a visual history of the NC film and telethat enables members to cope with and undervision industry in the screening theater where stand their grief. Discussions include the phasmany famous producers, directors and actors es of grief and the grieving process, along with have reviewed footage of productions shot other areas of concern for participants. No at the studio. Tours will be hosted on Saturregistration is needed. 796-7991 or email Medays and Sundays at 10 am, 12 noon and 2 linda.mckeon@lcfh.org. www.lcfh.org. pm weather permitting throughout the summer.

Tours will continue throughout 2014 and beUNCW MIXER yond. Please check the tour hotline to confirm All UNCW Health & Applied Human Sciences times throughout the fall and winter. 1223 23rd Alumni are invited to a mixer at Shell Island St. North $12 for adults; $10 for students and Resort on Thursday, August 7 at 5:30pm until military personnel with an ID; $5 for children 7:30pm. Alumni are invited to come out and under 12. Admission is cash only at this time. enjoy complimentary appetizers, refreshments, (910) 343-3433 or http://studios.euescreenbeach games and great Seahawk company! gems.com/nc/tours.

Complimentary parking is provided in the parking deck. Register at https://appserv02.uncw. WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET edu/events/events.aspx?dept=2 by Sunday, Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the August 3. For questions contactgargiulok@ New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor uncw.edu or call 910-962-2587. conference room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital on 17th Street. Open to OAKDALE CEMETERY TOURS all with Multiple Sclerosis, family and friends.

Most tours are 10am-noon; free for members Handicapped accessible parking and meeting or $10 otherwise. Tours cancelled if inclement room. Affiliated with the Greater Carolinas weather. 7/19: Historian Ed Gibson will speak Chapter of the National MS Society. Burt Masabout the history of Civil War veterans as well ters, (910) 383-1368. as a taste of Oakdale’s prominent citizens. • 8/16: Superintendent Eric Kozen will lead the CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB tour and discuss everything from horticultural Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru delights to the founding of the cemetery includJune, 7pm at Cape Fear Community Coling the wonderful funerary art. Refreshments lege, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www.capeserved. Offered at 6:45pm, 7pm, and 7:15pm. fearcameraclub.org Limited tickets, so call ahead starting 10/1 to CAPE FEAR KNITTERS purchase for $10. www.oakdalecemetery.org Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of or 910-762-5682 The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets SUBURBS WALKING TOURS the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: Every Sat., 10am. Discover ILM through neigh371-3556. Judy: 383-0374. borhood walking tours. Forest Hills was the CHADD first automobile-oriented suburb in Wilmington, Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd while Streetcar Suburbs tell about the restoraMonday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. tion and renewal of Carolina Place and Caroat the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, lina Heights. Tours: $10 (students, $5). 1.5 hrs; 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free supwear comfortable clothing and shoes. port group is open to a growing group of parFOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP ents, grandparents and individuals affected by Aims to provide an emotionally safe space AD/HD who understand what it takes to face where women with cancer and their families its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United

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

CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. www.capefearweddingassociation.com

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

HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON Take a “Trip With Triplett” and learn the history of this wonderful city with a retired Cape Fear History teacher. Any time! 910-392-6753 or email rltriver@yahoo.com. $3/children or $8/ adults. www.tripwithtriplett.webs.com/ HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm.

Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910-794-7177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

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

self-guided tours of the theater are offered Mon-Fri, 12-6pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt. 343-3664.

WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 7634483.

GHOST WALK 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com TOURS OF WWII SITES Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern North Carolina. 793-6393 or History@wilburjones.com HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child.

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culinary FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. • 7/19, 6:30pm: An evening wtth Legend Brewing Co., feat. handcrafted beers from the Richmond, VA company. Catch food truck on hand and music by folk rockers Kyle Lindley and friends. Free • An Evening with Beer Army and Railhouse Brewery, 8/2, 6pm. Fermental celebrates the art of beer as part of their monthly brewery series with two local breweries, Beer Army [Trenton, NC] and Railhouse Brewery [Aberdeen, NC]. Fermental welcomes brewery representatives and beer aficionados to another edition of their monthly brewery series featuring local food truck offerings, live music, tastings, giveaways and more. Military inspired wines will also be available by the glass or bottle. Food truck provided by the award winning Poor Piggy’s BBQ. 7250 Market St., www.fermental. net.

SO EASY TO PRESERVE PART II: CANNING 7/19, 10am: Learn the basics of home food preservation with a hand-on demonstration using the water-bath and pressure canning processes of seasonal fruits and vegne-

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FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am1pm. 910-686-9518. pgp@poplargrove.com. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown.com/farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach.

Free parking; vendors align the lake, from artists and crafters and musicians. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com. Janet Knott, carolinabeachfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

• Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NC-grown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables.

A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in May- Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market at Leland Town Hall, alternating Sundays, 11am3pm, May-Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mon., AprilNov., 7am-1pm. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, May-Sept., 8am-1pm. Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., MayOct., 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

VINYL WINE WEDNESDAYS Come join us for our new Wednesday night series, Vinyl & Vino, a celebration of good tunes and good wine! We’ve got a old school turntable all set up and ready to go and some great albums to spin, bring your own tunes to share too! Jonathan will be featuring $5 wine by the glass or grab a bottle at 15% off! Free http://www.wilmingtonwineshop.com Wilmington Wine Shop 605 Castle St.

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7/19: BREWING DEMO You a brewhead? Love everything about the craft beer craze? Well, head over to the Wilmington Homebrew Supply—in their new digs at 824 S. Kerr Avenue—this Saturday for a free all-grain brewing demonstration. The demo begins at 1:30 p.m. and will get you well on your educated way to making your own brew at home! The company carries a large variety of grains and hops, too, from Ahtanum to Brewer’s Gold, Magnum to Tettnang, and so much more!

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Tomato Soup, with heirloom tomatos, baby onions, grilled peppers, and smoked vinegar.

Third Course:Stuffed Quail, with wild mushrooms, Carolina golden rice, grilled vegetables, and a creamy mustard sauce. Fourth Course: Local Fish, with smoked asparagus, roasted young potatoes, and a white wine sauce. Fifth Course: Bellamy Coconut Cake. Takes place at the Bellamy Mansion Museum, beginning at 6:30pm. $100. Contact Gareth Evans for more information: (910) 251-3700. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market Street RENT-A-FARMER The spring Rent-A-Farmer CSA (Consumer Supported Agriculture) box is now available through Feast Down East with two different options. Starting May 1st “Veggie Lovers” can sign up for monthly subscriptions or the “Produce Committed” can save 10% by receiving a 10 week supply of heart healthy, farm grown provisions that include fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs and free range eggs! Shopping made easy, let Feast Down East hand pick the best vegetables available and deliver them to your pick up location of choice. We guarantee all the produce to have been grown within 150 miles of Wilmington, NC.Admission: Admission.

MARKET CRAWL AND COOKING CLASS Every Monday, 10am, through August: Take part in a Market Crawl and Cooking Class with Chef Tyson Amick. Chef Tyson and members will venture to a nearby Farmer’s Market and fish house to purchase local ingredients before returning to the Coastal Education Center for a fun workshop on preparing and cooking healthy, delicious meals. $65. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

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

FOOD NOT BOMBS To provide free Vegan and Vegetarian meals to the hungry. By sharing food we start a revolution. Food is a right, not a privilege. All our food is grown in the Food Not Bombs garden, and donated by local businesses, restaurants, farms, and people. Anyone can donate, and if you are unable to donate food, then donating your time is enough. Monthly meetups. www.foodnotbombs.net FOOD PANTRIES Good Shepherd House Soup Kitchen, 811 Martin St. Pantry Hours: 6am-3pm everyday • Mother Hubbards Cupboards, 211N 2nd St. (910)762-2199. MTWFS,1-3pm • Bread of Life Immaculate Conception Church, 6650 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-1003. Never had a food pantry, used to give food to the homeless on Saturdays but not anymore. • Catholic Social Ministries, 4006 Princess Dr. (910) 251-8130. Tues-Fri., 9-11:30am • First Fruit Ministries, 2750 Vance St. (910) 6129353. Tues/Sat, 11am-1pm; Wed,10am-2pm.

• Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2237 Castle Hayne Rd. (910) 762-7824. Wed, 11:30am2pm. • New Covenant Holiness Church, 1020 Dawson St. (910)762-7376 HOMEBREW SUPPLY COMPANY Free craft beer tasting every Friday 4pm-7pm • Free all-grain brewing demonstration every Saturday starting at 1:30pm at Wilmington Homebrew Supply, 824 S. Kerr Avenue. www.wilmingtonhomebrew. com WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back deck. And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-2024749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or 9 wines w/complementary souvenir glass; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, nserved by the glass or the bottle. • Tues/Wed Winemaker’s Special: three 3 oz. pours of any wine at a special price. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd begins to gather around 7pm. Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-397-7617.

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your glass for free. 1st Mass starts, 1pm; 2nd Mass , 8pm Free. • Beer Flights, Massage and Monday Night NitroMassage Monday: 5-8pm, $10 for 10 minutes with our licensed therapist, Josh Lentz. Beer Flights: nine 5 oz samples for $18. • Monday Night Nitro: $1 off nitrogen pours. Free. • BYOT (Bring Your Own Trivia): The next wave of pub trivia. Prizes include gift certificates to Chop’s Deli, Memory Lane Comics, and Browncoat Theatre & Pub, as well as beer from us. $10 pitchers: Bartender’s choice. All day. Free wine tasting: from 5-7 PM, with two whites and two reds. Free • Beer Infusement Thurs.: Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. Free.

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms.

Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

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

WINE SAMPLER Every week we have five wines available to taste during sampling hours, Thurs., 3-8 pm, Fri., 3-8pm, and Sat., 11am-7pm. Each week we arrange a set of five wines, which we offer a 10% discount as well toward purchase.

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ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): “I have complete faith in the continued absurdity of whatever’s going on,” satirical news commentator Jon Stewart says.

That’s a healthy attitude. To do his work, he needs a neverending supply of stories about people doing crazy, corrupt and hypocritical things. I’m sure this subject matter makes him sad and angry. But it also stimulates him to come up with funny ideas that entertain and educate his audience—and it earns him a very good income. I invite you to try his approach, Aries. Have faith that the absurdity you experience can be used to your advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Bananas grow in Iceland, a country that borders the Arctic Ocean. About 700 of the plants thrive in a large greenhouse heated by geothermal energy. They don’t mature as fast as the bananas in Ecuador or Costa Rica. The low amounts of sunlight mean they require two years to ripen instead of a few months. To me, this entire scenario is a symbol for the work you have ahead of you. You’ve got to encourage and oversee growth in a place that doesn’t seem hospitable in the usual ways; although, it is actually just fine. You must be patient, knowing that the process might take a while longer than it would in other circumstances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While at a cafe, I overheard two people at the next table talking about astrology. “I think the problem-solvers of the zodiac are Cancers and Capricorns,” a young, moon-faced woman said. “Agreed,” her companion, an older woman with chiseled features., noted. “And the problemcreators are Scorpios and Geminis.” I couldn’t help myself: I had to insert myself into their conversation so as to defend you. Leaning toward their table, I said, “Speaking as a professional astrologer, I’ve got to say that right now Geminis are at least temporarily the zodiac’s best problem-solvers. Give them a chance to change your minds.” The women laughed, and moon-face said, “You must be a Gemini.” “No,” I replied. “But I’m on a crusade to help Geminis shift their reputations.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Mozart debuted his now-famous opera, “Don Giovanni,” in Prague on October 29, 1787. It was a major production, and it featured an orchestra, a chorus, and eight main singers. The composer didn’t finish writing the opera’s overture until less than 24 hours before the show. Are you cooking up a similar scenario, Cancerian? I suspect some time in the next two weeks you will complete a breakthrough with an inspired, last-minute effort.

The final part of your work may well be its “overture;” the first part will arrive last. (P.S.: Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” was well-received, and I expect your offering will be, too.)

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “We must learn to bear the pleasures as we have borne the pains,” writer Nikki Giovanni says. That will be apt advice for you to keep in mind during the coming months, Leo. You may think I’m perverse for suggesting such a thing. Compared to how demanding it was to manage the suffering you experienced in late 2013 and earlier this year, you might assume it will be simple to deal with the ease and awakening that are heading your way. I’d like you to consider the possibility that these blessings will bring their own challenges. For example, you may need to surrender inconveniences and hardships you have gotten used to, almost comfortable with. It’s conceivable you will have to divest yourself of habits that made sense when you were struggling, but are now becoming counterproductive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I would hate for your fine mind to become a liability. As much as I admire your native skepticism and analytical intelligence, it would be a shame if they prevented you from getting the full benefit of the wonders and marvels that are brewing in your vicinity. Your operative motto in the coming days comes from Virgo storyteller Roald Dahl: “Those who don’t

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believe in magic will never find it.” Suspend your disbelief, my beautiful friend.

Make yourself receptive to the possibility of being amazed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Kris Kristofferson is in the Country Music Hall of Fame now, but it took a while for him to launch his career. One of his big breaks came at age 29 when he was sweeping floors at a recording studio in Nashville.

He managed to meet superstar Johnny Cash, who was working on an album. A few years later, Kristofferson boldly landed a helicopter in Cash’s yard to deliver his demo tape. That prompted Cash to get him a breakthrough gig to perform at the Newport Folk Festival. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were able to further your goals with a similar sequence, Libra: luck that puts you in the right place at the right time, followed by some brazen yet charming acts of self-promotion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In her poem “Looking Back,” Sarah Brown Weitzman writes that she keeps “trying to understand / how I fell / so short of what I intended / to do with my life.” Is there a chance that 30 years from now you might say something similar, Scorpio? If so, take action to ensure that outcome doesn’t come to pass. Judging from the astrological omens, I conclude that the next 10 months will be a favorable time to get yourself on track to fulfill your life’s most important goals. Take full advantage!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “There is no such thing as a failed experiment,” author and inventor Buckminster Fuller said, “only experiments with unexpected outcomes.” That’s the spirit I advise you to bring to your own explorations in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. Your task is to try out different possibilities to see where they might lead. Don’t be attached to one conclusion or another. Be free of the drive to be proven right. Instead, seek the truth in whatever strange shape it reveals itself. Be eager to learn what you didn’t even realize you needed to know.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Architects in ancient Rome used concrete to create many durable structures, some of which are still standing. But the recipe for how to make concrete was forgotten for more than a thousand years after the Roman Empire collapsed in the fifth century. A British engineer finally rediscovered the formula in 1756, and today concrete is a prime component in many highways, dams, bridges, and buildings. I foresee a similar story unfolding in your life, Capricorn. A valuable secret that you once knew but then lost is on the verge of resurfacing. Be alert for it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Beginning in 1798, European cartographers who drew maps of West Africa included the Mountains of Kong, a range of peaks that extended more than a thousand miles east and west. It was 90 years before the French explorer Louis Gustave Binger realized there were no such mountains. All the maps had been wrong, based on faulty information. Binger is known to history as the man who “undiscovered” the Mountains of Kong.

I’m appointing him to be your role model in the coming weeks, Aquarius. May he inspire you to expose long-running delusions, strip away entrenched falsehoods, and restore the simple, shining truths.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the simplest, calmest of times, there are two sides to every story. On some occasions, however, the bare minimum is three or more sides. Like now. And that can generate quite a ruckus. Even people who are normally pretty harmonious may slip into conflict. Fortunately, for all concerned, you are currently at the peak of your power to be a unifying force at the hub of the bubbling hubbub. You can be a weaver who takes threads from each of the tales and spins them into a narrative with which everyone can abide.

I love it when that happens! For now, your emotional intelligence is the key to collaborative creativity and group solidarity.

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