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COVER STORY pgs. 16-17 encore and Coworx is presenting its summertime art show, “Uncontained,” this Friday night with an artists’ reception, featuring seven artists from the Cargo District businesses, including (clockwise, back, left to right) Grace Brookshire of Half United, Tom Dorgan of encore, Caroline Heck of Sherry Black Designs, and Matt Ebbing of Ebbing + Branding. Ebbing and his company designed our cover art this week for Funky Buddha Brewery, which is super timely for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon (see Mark Basquill’s op-ed on 9). Come out and meet the artists at 1608 Queen Street and enjoy snacks, wine, booze and tunes for free. Artist photo by Shea Carver

Dan Brawley talks about Cucalorus 25 and their Kickstarter kickoff party, taking place Wednesday, July 17.

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COMMUNITY Live Local goes to the streets of last week’s protest

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ou know, Jock, you just do not expect to read the morning newspaper and have it sound like Anne Frank’s Diary.” I shook my head. Jock looked at me over the rim of his coffee cup. We handle things that upset us differently. He tries to make a bad joke and find a way to laugh when he can. But the fear of being separated forcibly from his children is something he could not, would not, ever joke about.

New Hanover County Chapter of the Legislative Black Caucus, Black Lives Matter, Jews for Justice, Grandmothers for Peace, End Cash Bail, Stand Up for Racial Justice and Working Films. WOW’s Lynn Shoemaker asked the crowd if anyone had ever been caught speeding? Hands went up. “How many of you, when stopped by a traffic officer, had your children taken away from you because you were driving The Washington Post reported on July fast?” Hands dropped. Shoemaker noted 13, 2019: “The national restaurant inhow local immigration attorney Vanessa dustry is bracing for a U.S. Immigration Gonzalez shared last year that crossing and Customs Enforcement operation the border without the appropriate paperthat could round up hundreds of migrant work/visa was a misdemeanor offense families that have received deportation equivalent to speeding in a car. orders.”

“Seeking asylum is not a crime and “Too many parts in common with the it is not illegal!” Shoemaker reminded. early lines in the diary about Margot getSpeaker after speaker shared stories and ting her transportation/deportation orexperiences. As the dusk settled in, batders.” I shook my head. tery-operated tea lights start to appear.

Like many people who are baffled, anI don’t think encore’s readership needs gry and frightened by current events, we me to recount the conditions in the defind ourselves torn between two streams: tention camps at the border. Even Vice trying to keep daily life going and trying President Mike Pence, who visited two to figure out how to do something, anycamps in Texas last week, acknowledged thing, toward a humane solution to our overcrowding, according to The Washsouthern border’s horrifying situation ington Post: unfolding before our eyes.

“He saw nearly 400 men crammed beA little over 200 people gathered about hind caged fences with not enough room a quarter after 8 on Friday night on the for them all to lie down on the concrete Princess Street side of Thalian Hall for ground. There were no mats or pillows the nationwide Lights for Liberty Canfor those who found the space to rest. dlelight Vigil, locally hosted by Women A stench from body odor hung stale in Organizing Wilmington (WOW!), NAACP, the air.

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“When reporters toured the facility before Pence, the men screamed that they’d been held there 40 days, some longer.

They said they were hungry and wanted to brush their teeth. It was sweltering hot, but the only water was outside the fences and they needed to ask permission from the Border Patrol agents to drink.”

Reading the national news can feel isolating, as if this happens very far away— Texas, Florida, California—but North Carolina is not immune. At present our General Assembly is working on House Bill 370 (HB 370): Require Cooperation with ICE Detainers. In short language it would require local sheriffs to detain persons wanted by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On the face it doesn’t sound so bad. Government flows upward, cities report to counties, counties report to the state, and states to the federal government. However, critics of the bill are concerned it would essentially coerce local law enforcement into doing ICE’s work.

On July 12 The Raleigh News & Observer published a piece exploring misconceptions about HB 370. The piece noted at present, there is no law requiring local sheriff’s to comply with ICE detainers— which some say is why Republicans want to pass the bill. “When ICE learns that one

SPEAKING OUT The community came together Friday night in protest of the detention camps at our southern borders, holding immigrants in unfavorable conditions.

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of their persons-of-interest has been arrested and jailed, a letter is sent to the sheriff who took custody of the inmate.

This letter, known as an ICE detainer request, asks the sheriff to let ICE interview the person and possibly take custody.” As the News & Observer reminds, a request is not a warrant signed by a judge, and federal law does not require local law enforcement to comply. So if a sheriff decides not to comply, they are not actually breaking the law as it currently stands.

Even Governor Cooper is skeptical of the aim of this bill. His office released a statement regarding HB 370 on June 24.

He acknowledged how law ensures we lock up dangerous criminals no matter immigration status. But he goes on to state, “This bill isn’t about that—in addition to being unconstitutional, it’s about scoring political points and using fear to

divide us.”

However, the current issue is not about criminals only. It is focused on anyone who has been detained, prior to establishing guilt by due process of law. For example, let’s say you have crossed into Canada to buy some asthma inhalers and insulin and indulged in some Labatt Blue. There was a hockey game on, one thing led to another and, well, you aren’t well-versed in traffic laws in Canada. The speed limit signs are in kilometers instead

you may or may not have committed. You have been tried and convicted without benefit of due process of law. If you have children with you, they are separated from you, taken into a system where you have no recourse or ability to protect them.

Sen. Thom Tillis supports the bill. He has told media that NC Sheriffs refusing to cooperate with ICE hold unpopular opinions supported by a small group of people.

What does that mean? Quite simply, he is pinpointing six of North Carolina’s seven

Amendment prevents random and unnecessary stops and searches. Yet, some of these constitutional principles aren’t applicable at our borders. The border crossings consist of federal authorities, who don’t need warrants for routine searches of luggage or vehicles. The 100-mile buffer zone from a border falls into this area.

So the entirety of Florida, Maine, and Hawaii are within the 100-mile buffer zone.

Wilmington, North Carolina, most certainly is, due to our geographic location on the ocean. In theory, anyone could arrive

“Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country.” – Franklin Delano Roosevelt of miles per hour. A car accident occurs in Quebec and you get picked up by Canadian immigration. Instead of them giving you a traffic ticket and sending you back to the U.S. to endure the misery of months of cross-border communication, insurance nightmares, and the joy of explaining to U.S. border officials why you have Canadian medication, you go into custody.

You await deportation at the hands of an organization operating without an actual judicial warrant for your arrest for a crime

most populous counties—­including Buncombe, Durham, Mecklenburg and Wake— that elected African-American sheriffs.

Many ran campaigns promising to limit collaboration with ICE. Though Governor Cooper has expressed his dismay with HB 370, he has not stated he would veto it if it came to his desk.

So where do we land in all this? Well, North Carolina’s coastal area falls into a Constitutional gray zone regarding the Fourth Amendment—or the prohibition against illegal searches. The Fourth

DETAILS WHAT TO DO IF POLICE OF ICE ARRIVE AT YOUR DOOR 1. Ask if they are immigration agents and what they are there for.

2. Ask them to show a badge or identification through the window or peephole.

3. Ask to see a warrant signed by a judge, and for them to slide it under the door or hold it up to a window so you can inspect it.

4. Don’t lie or produce any false documents. Don’t sign anything without speaking with a lawyer first.

or depart via boat. Certainly, we have history of people departing here during wars and as part of the underground railroad.

So what can we actually do? Knowing and understanding your rights is important. An ICE detainer is not the same as a warrant signed by a judge. So if police flash a warrant, they can enter a home; ICE officers showing deportation papers or warrants cannot unless the homeowners consent.

5. Do not open your door unless ICE shows you a judicial search or arrest warrant naming a person in the residence or search area of the address. If they don’t have it, keep the door closed and state, “I do not consent to your entry.”

6. If agents force their way in, do not resist. to exercise your rights; state: “I do not consent to your entry or your search of these premises. I am exercising my right to remain silent. I wish to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.”

7. If you are on probation with a search condition, law enforcement can enter your home.

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Vice reported that Arby’s has definitively rejected the plantbased meats movement. “(W) hat Americans really want ... is great, tasty meat,” said Jim Taylor, Arby’s chief marketing officer.

“So we said if others can make meat out of vegetables, why can’t we make vegetables out of meat?” The Marrot is made by rolling raw ground turkey breast into a carrot shape, cooking it sous-vide for an hour, covering it with a special “carrot marinade,” and then oven-roasting it for another hour. Bon appetit! [Vice, 6/27/2019]

THE LITIGOUS SOCIETY Tommy Martin, 58, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, hopes to see Hardee’s in federal court after a “humiliating” incident at a Belmont store in which Martin was given just two Hash Rounds on his breakfast plate, rather than the half-dozen or so depicted on the company’s website. Martin, who is black, told The News and Observer that he felt like he was in a scene from the segregated 1960s when he asked for more. “The manager came back and said that what you get. Got home with tear in mine eye,” Martin said in the handwritten lawsuit filed June 24 in U.S. District Court in Charlotte.

The cashier was prepared to give him more Hash Rounds, Martin said, but the manager, who is white, stepped in and gave him a refund instead. [Raleigh News and Observer, 6/26/2019]

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A cafe in Bangkok, Thailand, is encouraging customers to “experience the death awareness” and reflect more on their lives by inviting patrons to get into a coffin and spend some time with the lid closed after finishing their coffee. Death Awareness Cafe owner Veeranut Rojanaprapa told United Press International that the practice encourages people not to be driven by greed.

“When the lid of the coffin closes ... they will realize that eventually they cannot take anything with them.” (Hope there are air holes.)

[United Press International, 6/26/2019]

NIGHTMARE NEIGHBOR After her husband suffered a stroke in 2012, Junghee Kim Spicer, owner of the Yakima (Washington) Arts Academy, increased the number of piano students she taught in her home, angering neighbor Paul Patnode, who complained and forced Spicer to get a permit that limited the hours and number of students she could teach each day, reported the Yakima Herald. Spicer complied, according to court documents, but Patnode, unsatisfied, sued her and lost that case in 2014. Undeterred, Patnode changed tactics: From November 2015 through March 2016, he parked his diesel pickup truck next to Spicer’s home, remotely revving the engine and setting off the truck’s alarm each time a student walked by. Spicer and her husband won a $40,000 settlement in their resulting lawsuit, and on June 25, the Division III Court of Appeals upheld that ruling. Chief Judge Robert Lawrence-Berry wrote: “(Mr. Patnode) intended to achieve through harassment what he had been unable to achieve through legal means.” [Yakima Herald, 6/25/2019]

GOVERNMENT IN ACTION Health Canada has issued a seemingly obvious warning to consumers of Venus Simply3 razors: They pose a potential cutting hazard. CTV News reported that the four-packs, sold at Walmart, have been recalled because “the blades ... can become misaligned ... and pose a higher risk of cuts during use.” No one in Canada has reported being cut. [CTV, 6/27/2019]

THE CLASSIC HEADLINE Police officers in Manchester, New Hampshire, were called to a local hotel on June 28 after Matthew Williams, 35, of Nashua was reported to be behaving “erratically”—shouting, throwing things and “acting aggressive,” according to Fox News. Officers called in a K9 unit, and when the dog entered the hotel room, Williams allegedly “wrapped his arms around the dog and struggled with him,” eventually growling and biting the dog on the top of the head, police said. Williams was charged with resisting arrest, simple assault and willful interference with police dogs; authorities said the dog was not harmed. [Fox News, 7/1/2019]

LIVING AFTER IN THE

Pitting government against science deters advancement

BY MARK BASQUILL

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’m a child of Apollo. I was born in the year 8 P.M.—eight years “PreMoon” (long after the Revolutionary Army saved Wilmington’s airport from the British). On July 20 I’ll celebrate 50 years living in the A.M.—“After Moon” era. As a child of Apollo, I am enjoying “Chasing the Moon,” the American Experience documentary series about the Apollo program and historic moon landing.

At least now we humans date Neil Armstrong’s first moonwalk “July 20, 1969 A.D.” As a “Star Trek” fan, I wonder how the Vulcans or other fictional civilized races might split the epochs of human history. Would they be likely to use the birth of a mythical religious figure to split the human timeline into eras? Or are future history teachers, Vulcan and human, more likely to look at the flag Neil Armstrong planted in the Sea of Tranquility and say, “Humanity has two great cultural eras: the first Pre-Moon (P.M.), encompassing a million years of ignorance; and the second, After Moon (A.M.), when the flag of their home planet was planted. Species took one giant step out of ignorance and (fill in the blank).”

It is up in the air how long the After Moon era will last and what we’ll do to “fill in the blank”.

On day one of the After Moon era, when Armstrong took mankind’s one giant step out of ignorance, I had yet to set foot anywhere near Wilmington. I watched the moon landing on a small black-andwhite TV with aluminum foil wrapped around the antennae from a third-floor summer apartment in Atlantic City, N.J. No microwave. No air conditioning. No cell phones. No Facebook. No Twitter.

No internet. Few products of the rigorous process of space-age science existed.

It’s exciting and inspiring watching “Chasing the Moon,” and remembering we are capable of a level of collaboration between business, government and science that can solve many problems

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involved in getting to the moon. It’s also personally inspiring. To this day, when I’m stuck on a problem, I motivate myself with the simple thought, If we can put a man on the moon, then I can figure this out. (Usually it’s, “Where did I leave my keys?”)

It is helpful for me to remember I am a child of Apollo—offspring of people that figured things out. I’m also a nephew of a former NASA engineer—one of thousands and thousands of engineers that solved small problems and helped that journey along. I don’t know what Uncle Johnny did at NASA, but I know he was proud of his small role in space exploration.

It’s also bittersweet watching the crowds in “Chasing the Moon.” Millions of people at the time seemed to understand the gravity of the moment in history, and millions contributed to the project either through direct efforts like Uncle Johnny or through taxes.

Neither NASA nor the U.S. Department of Defense works on a donations budget.

It’s been a tough few decades for children of Apollo, partly because the children of Reagan—our “government is the problem” brothers and sisters—have pitted government, business and science against each other for 40 years. Rather than model the collaboration of the Apollo program, they have sought to privatize just about everything but the U.S. Department of Defense (and even the DOD is contracting out more functions than imaginable).

They defund any agency, including NASA, deemed to restrict business. They want to profit from products of science while impeding the rigorous process of science.

And they deny conclusions of science when it comes to our changing climate or other matters that might restrict profit-seeking.

Maybe they’re right. Maybe when the real version of “Star Trek” airs in the year 300 After Moon, it will begin, “These are the voyages of the Walmart Ship Enterprise, our continuing mission, to exploit strange new worlds, to seek out new markets, to boldly build big-box stores and casinos throughout the galaxy.”

It just doesn’t have the same ring to it as “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

Catch Greensky Bluegrass at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Thursday, July 18.

Teen Improv (4pm; Free)

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—New Hanover County Pine Valley Branch Library, 3802 S. College Rd.

—Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

Open Mic Night w/ Bob Sarnataro (5:30pm; Free)

Wine Time Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Tidal Creek Co-Op, 5329 Oleander Dr., #100

—Varnish Ale & Spirits, 23 Market St.

Music Bingo w/DJ Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free)

Extreme Music Bingo w/Party Gras (10pm; Free)

—Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Christian Brinkley (8pm; DONATIONS)

—The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Wine Down Wednesday & Karaoke (8pm; Free)

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

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SATURDAY, JULY 20

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

—Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N. 4th St.

L Shape Lot Duo (7pm; Free)

Music on the Patio (12pm; Free)

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St..

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7

—Cloud 9 Rooftop, 9 Estell Lee Pl.

Marc Siegel (7pm; Free; Guitar)

Overtyme Trio (7pm; Free)

Randy McQuay (7pm; Free; Acoustic/Soul)

—Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St.

—Cloud 9 Rooftop, 9 Estell Lee Pl..

Live Music in the Alley (7pm; Free)

Sunset Cruise with Live Acoustic Music (7pm; $30)

—Rebellion NC, 15 S. Front St.

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

Homegrown Trivia with Travis (7:30pm; Free)

Wax Imperials, Rare Creatures & Reef Blower (8:30pm; $8; Rock)

—Varnish Ale & Spirits, 23 Market St.

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Trivia w/ Party Gras Ent. (8pm; Free)

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.;

Throwback Thursday Karaoke w/ DJ Camo (8pm; Free)

—Reggie’s 42nd St., Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Dead Crow Comedy, 265 N. Front St.

Mike O’Donnell (8:30pm; Free; Live Requests) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.;

FRIDAY, JULY 19

—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St;

Sean Gregory (9pm; Free; Singer-songwriter)

—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St., Suite G101

Michael Franti & Spearhead (5pm; $42.50-$49.50)

—Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Franti Party at the Farmers Market (11am; Free) —Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

Stray Local (7pm; Free; Americana) —The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

Massive Grass (7pm; Free; Bluegrass)

Michael Franti & Spearhead (6pm; $42.50-$49.50)

—Dubliner Irish Pub, 1756 Carolina Beach Rd.

Signal Fire (6pm; $2-$9; Reggae) —Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.

Eaglewing (6:30pm; Free; Eagles Tribute)

—Ligon Flynn Parking Lot, 20 S. Second St.;

David Dixon (7pm; Free; singer-songwriter) —Cloud 9 Rooftop, 9 Estell Lee Pl.

North 4th Neighborhood Soul Party (7pm; Free) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

Randy McQuay (8pm; Free; Acoustic/Soul)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7

North Fourth Funky Fridays (8pm; Free) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

Jazz Night with James Jarvis (8pm; Free) —Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.

Live Music with L Shape Lot duo (8pm; Free)

—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St., Suite G101

Clay Whittington (9pm; Free)

—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.

Blind Justice (9:30pm; Free)

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S Water St.

Music Trivia (7pm; Free)

—The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Michael Franti & Spearhead (6pm; $42.50-$49.50)

—Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

MONDAY, JULY 22 Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Lost Love SOng: Rhiannon Giddens, John Jeremiah Sullivan, Regina Carter (7:30pm; $20-$50) —UNCW Kenan Auditorium,515 Wagoner Dr.

Open Mic with Hourglass Studios (6:30pm; Free)

Ethan Hanson (6pm; Free; Singer-songwriter) Irish Traditional Session (2pm; Free)

The Gone Ghosts (9pm; Free; Rock)

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Lemetrius (9pm; Free)

—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.

C2 & The Brothers Reed (10pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Mystic River (8Pm; Free)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd.

The Blarney Brogues (9Pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

Port City Jam (7Pm; Free)

— Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr.

Alternative Vision (9pm; Cover TBD;’90s Cover)

—Reggie’s 42nd St., Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

—5th Ave. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5th Ave.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Open Mic Night w/ Bob Sarnataro (5:30 pm; Free) —Tidal Creek Co-Op, 5329 Oleander Dr., #100

Music Bingo w/DJ Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free) —Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Wine Down Wednesday & Karaoke (8pm; Free) —Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

Wine Time Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Varnish Ale & Spirits, 23 Market St.

Extreme Music Bingo w/Party Gras (10pm; Free)

Seahawk FAM: Shana Tucker ‘Chamber Soul’ (10:30am; $5) —Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

Live On The Loop! Summer Music Series (6pm; Free) —The Sailfish, 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Rd.

STG (10pm; Free; Rock, Hip Hop)

Books, Beer, & Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)

—Wilmington Wine, 605 Castle St.

—Bombers Beverage Company, 108 Grace St.

DELIA & FRIENDS (HIGH-ENERGY ROCK; FREE) —Satellite, 120 Greenfield St.

The Other Guys (4pm; Free)

—Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

Kure Beach Boogie in the Park (5pm; Free)

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Comedy Open mic (8:30pm; Free)

On Sale: Long Beach Dub Allstars, July 21, 3pm

Contra Dance (7:30pm; $5)

Live Latin Music (6pm; Free)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

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—Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St. —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

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Trivia w/Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free)

THURSDAY, JULY 25

—Zocalo Street Food & Tequila 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd., #206

Monday Mules $5

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. Fourth St.

Dos Eddies (9pm; Free)

—Liberty Tavern, 7976 Market St.

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Sunset Cruise with Live Acoustic Music (7pm; $30)

TUESDAY, JULY 23

—Flying Machine Brewing, 3130 Randall Pkwy.

—Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

—Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, 111 Grace St.

Ryan Ellis (8:30pm; $5)

Music on the Patio (5pm; Free)

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

Oedipus Wrecked (6pm; $10)

—Ogden Taproom, 7324 Market St. —Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

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Long Beach Dub Allstars (5pm; $48)

Weekly Wine Down Open Mic (6pm; Free) Marc Siegel (7pm; Free; Guitar)

—Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St.

Live Music in the Alley (7pm; Free) —Rebellion NC, 15 S. Front St.

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BACK FOR THREE NIGHTS Michael Franti & Spearhead are returning to GLA July 19-21.

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Homegrown Trivia with Travis (7:30pm; Free)

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

Wrong Way (6:30 pm; Free; Sublime Tribute)

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30 pm; Free)

Mike O’Donnell (8:30pm; Free; Live Requests)

Sunset Cruise with Live Acoustic Music (7pm; $30)

FRIDAY, JULY 26

Spare Change (8pm; $3; Funk)

—Varnish Ale & Spirits, 23 Market St. —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Trivia w/ Party Gras Ent. (8pm; Free)

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

Throwback Thursday Karaoke (8pm; Free; DJ Camo) —Reggie’s 42nd St., Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

—Dead Crow Comedy, 265 N. Front St. —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

Music on the Patio (5pm; Free)

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

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—Ligon Flynn Parking Lot, 20 S. Second St.; —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. —The SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar 227 Carolina Beach Ave. N.

Jazz Night with James Jarvis (8pm; Free)

—Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.

Comedy Open Mic (8:30pm; Free)

—Bombers Beverage Company, 108 Grace St.

Live Music with Jake Newman (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St., Suite G101

Jen & Tonic (9:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

ACOUSTIC MEETS TECH Acoustic band Front Country was born in the land of tech innovation and progressive bluegrass, of which they’ll bring to Reeves Theater in Elkin on July 26 .

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7/19: Billy Joel Tribute with Mike Santoro 7/20: Abbey Road LIVE! 7/22: The Blackout Diaries 7/26: Petey Pablo & Special Guests 7/27: Town Mountain and The Dead Tongues 8/3: Siamese Dream and El Scorcho

THE REEVES THEATER & CAFE 129 W. MAIN ST., ELKIN, NC (336) 258-8240

7/18: Todd Snider with Molly Thomas 7/19: Reeves House Band plays Led Zeppelin 7/20: James Tucker with Bill West 7/26: Front Country 7/27: Memphis Thunder featuring Taylor Vaden

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE N. DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298

7/18: XYLO 7/19: Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers 7/20: Próxima Parada and Little Bird 7/23: Ex Hex and Spider Bags 7/24: Plastician, Klasey, Jay Kell 7/26: American Aquarium and Bottle Rockets

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820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 7/23: Blueface 7/24: Carly Rae Jepsen 7/25: Teyana Taylor 7/26: Genessa & The Selena Experience 7/27: Eric B. & Rakim 7/30: I Prevail

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820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 7/17: The Mowgli’s 7/19: Tupac Vs. Biggie Night 7/20: Sebadoh 7/21: Algebra 7/26: Chicago Rewired & Reo Survivor 7/27: Justin Aswell 7/30: Mozzy

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DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722

7/19: Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas and June Diane Raphael 8/6: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

RED HAT AMPHITHEATER

500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 7/17: Godsmack 7/26: Iration

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 7/18: Doom Flamingo 7/19: Interstellar Overdrive 7/20: Long Beach Dub Allstars and more 7/21: Afton Music Showcase 7/26: Lo$t in the Kosmos 7/27: Dirty Logic

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE, DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875

7/18: Chris Webby, Jarren Benton and more 7/19: Summer Salt, Dante Elephante and more 7/21: Dan Baird & Homemade Sin 7/28: MYQ Kaplan

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053

7/19: Regatta 69, The Spectacles & more (back) 7/20: Some Antics, Blue Frequency (back) 7/21: The Get Up Kids and Great Grandpa 7/21: Tijuana Panthers and more ( back)

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(919) 462-2052 7/19: Greensky Bluegrass 7/20: NC Symphony: Beach Party w/ the Embers

MORE UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC July 19: Randy McQuay July 21: Long Beach Dub Allstars with The Aggrolites & Mike Pinto August 2: L Shape Lot Duo August 16: Randy McQuay

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MEANINGFUL MELODY Cellist and singer-songwriter Shana Tucker talks about the call to tell stories in music.

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ENGAGED

EMOTIONS

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orth Carolina cellist and singer-songwriter Shana Tucker has been a musician since picking up a violin at 9 years old. She’s garnered a reputation as quite the storyteller in jazz and ChamberSoul. However, the drive to tell a story, to pen meaningful lyrics to music, came about when she saw Spike Lee’s 1990 joint “Mo’ Better Blues.”

“There’s a song on that soundtrack called ‘Harlem Blues’ [Cynda Williams]

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and I know that I wouldn’t have been able to articulate at the time but that song was just my everything,” Tucker explains. “And I remember trying to write lyrics to that song because I loved the melody and I loved the way it made me feel. And I wanted to write a love song, a love story to that music.”

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Fast forward two years later when she started playing with a trio at Howard University in Washington, DC, called HUE. Tucker had to bring original material and an original arrangement to the table, in addition to being able to harmonize and play an instrument. She brought her love song.

“It’s called ‘Set Free,’ as in the whole basis of the song is if you love someone with all your heart, then you should set them free.

And if they come back, you know it was meant to beeeeeee,” she recites. “The song is so... not bad [she laughs] but I look at it now. And it’s like your first stuffed animal that has one button left for the eyeball. And it’s hanging on a thread, you know. It’s such a beautiful first attempt.”

In fact, after reminiscing over her first attempt at songwriting, Tucker swears she’s planning to add it to her evening performance this week at UNCW’s Lumina Arts Festival on Thursday, July 25. Tucker’s earlier ChamberSoul SEAHAWK Family matinee will start at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, and will

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be interactive.

“We will be asking for crowd participation,” Tucker confirms. “People will become instruments I’m actually making a mental note to bring my towel and bring my fan because there’s going to be a lot of moving body parts during the show!”

Tucker will perform as a quartet—complete with bass, drum and guitar—at 7:30 p.m. later that evening. She will play original music, including a few new tunes from the past couple of months. As well, she’ll share arrangements from her upcoming project, “Playlist,” which is a collection of choice ‘80s covers set for release before the end of the year.

It’s not uncommon for Tucker to play pop covers; over the years they’ve served as either an encore or palate cleanser. But for “Playlist,” she chose to focus on the era in which she grew up. “That’s when I was living my best childhood life,” she says. “A lot of music from that era is good. . . . Some people might think it’s cliche, but there’s some really sweet songs from Cyndi Lauper, Tracy Chapman, Sting, Billy Joel.”

As a songwriter and teaching artist, Tucker is frequently involved with music outreach, workshops and classes benefiting North Carolina’s youth. She works with a lot of middle-school and high-school aspiring creatives who simply don’t know where to start with songwriting, or don’t want to “do it wrong.”

“I have to tell myself this many, many times over different parts of my life: you have to keep writing even when it’s shitty,” she quips. “You can’t not write. Because it’s a muscle, like anything else. It’s not like riding a bike. It’s not like once you learn how to do it, then you’ll always do it. . . . Songwriters are called to do something that much of the world can’t do, which is to put the human condition into phrases and stanzas and lines and voices, and speak a truth that we all experience, or that we experience over some point in our lives, but we can’t articulate it in a way like this.”

This week Tucker will share a new song,

Shana Tucker performs 2019’s Lumina Festival of the Arts called “In the Moment.” It started several years ago where most of her songwriting starts: behind the wheel of a car. At this point Tucker had been listening to a lot of classic mid-century/last century Brazilian music. While she didn’t know what the Portuguese lyrics meant, she wanted to understand the song form she was hearing with short or crooked measures and phrases.

“My biggest takeaway with Brazilian music is the percussiveness of the melody of the voice,” she observes. “There’s all of this roundness and playfulness and fastness and attitude, sometimes. Then I wonder to myself, Is it possible? How can I do that? And still tell a story that makes sense?”

Though Tucker doesn’t believe her original songwriting is so esoteric that it needs translation, she does share the stories behind her songs on stage. She intends for her music to incite an ability to feel, or at least, to think about universal stories. “November,” off of 2015’s “Shine,” is essentially a journal entry from a 22-year-old Tucker. It’s all about a guy and her first real experience in love and heartbreak.

“I don’t miss the guy. But I do miss feeling the way that I felt about that time of my life in that relationship,” she explains.

“But I don’t feel like I have to say that because I feel like people will take away what they will. . . . I want to be able to tell a story that’s clear but that also makes you remember the relativity of it and apply it to something that happened in your life once, or that you hope that would happen, or just something that triggers the other parts of your brain that make way for hope and regret and sorrow and happiness and joy; All of these different emotions have to be engaged.”

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CAPTURING THE SPARKLE encore photographer Tom Dorgan captured Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Reel at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in 2018.

CREATIVE

COMMUNITY

BY SHEA CARVER

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t will be two years this fall since encore moved into Coworx at The Cargo District and became part of a growing culture that includes various businesses rallying to form a creative community. The district houses a barbershop, a branding company, an interior designer, a philanthropic retail space, real-estate agents, a soon-to-open coffee shop and more. Now that new private offices have opened at 1608 Queen Street, it will evolve greater. As part of its growth, encore and Coworx will host its latest art show “Uncontained,” on July 19, 6-9:30 p.m.

“Uncontained” is much as its name implies: No restraints have been put on this show other than the fact all artists participating live or work within The Cargo District. More than 30 works will feature a multitude of genres: illustration from Ebbing + Branding artists Jud Lively, Matt Ebbing, Rubens Scarelli and Matthew Flemming; pottery from Kelsey Lineberger of Ebbing + Branding; mixed-media from both Grace Brookshire of Half United and Caroline Heck of Sherry Black Designs; photography from Tom Dorgan of encore; Cargo District resident Audrey Keene’s pen and inks and watercolors; and spray paint on glass by Tres Altman of Barnacle Parking Enforcement.

“It’s a good representation of our community members,” Coworx community manager Ashley Arnold says. “They are all uniquely different and creative in their own way, but as a whole create something magical.”

Matt Ebbing, founder of Ebbing + Branding, worked at creative agencies worldwide from Oregon to New Zealand before founding his own company in The Cargo District. A graduate in graphic design from the University of Illinois, he taught art direction at the University of Colorado and credits the experience, along with being in the throes of working in the agency

world, as stepping stones to his success.

“That’s what really brought shape to my experience and skillset,” Ebbing tells.

Ebbing + Branding works with numerous clients, but has a focus on developing and marketing craft-centric food and beverage companies. It’s a passion Ebbing says must start first with a compelling story to help illuminate a vivid and evocative style and tone. “The best branding work is positioned to win hearts first, minds second,” he says. He points to a large format piece of artwork his company designed for Cosmic Journey Hazy IPA by Funky Buddha Brewery.

“The brewery told us how the flavors would swirl and linger amid a super soft mouthfeel,” Ebbing details, “giving it the name ‘Cosmic Journey.’ . . . The story in the artwork is an astronaut being sucked into a psychedelic cosmic vortex, surrounded by massive hops (to help communicate flavor) and pop-culture references from the ‘80s and ‘90s. [The] scene is beyond the construct of time—and offers a fun journey back to the hey-day of NASA shuttle missions. The objects and even part of the astronaut are melting as they swirl–emphasizing the imaginative sci-fi aspect of the story that really ... sucks you in.”

Bright and detailed, every line was carefully inked by Brazilian artist Rubens Scarelli, while Ebbing’s group worked through its final color iterations and did the layout for the beer cans and 6-packs.

Newcomer to the company Kelsey Lineberger graduated with a double major from ECU in graphic design and pottery.

Though her work will be seen as well in the Ebbing art, she also will have her pottery on display at the show.

A full-time graphic designer by day and potter by night, Lineberger’s pottery comes from various degrees of inspira-

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encore and Coworx present art show featuring The Cargo District talent tion, mostly influenced by nature: trees, water, sunsets. “There are textures and patterns around us everyday and I do my best to capture small elements of these within my pieces,” she says. Color and movement come from her watercolor finishes. She hopes to evoke the artist’s process, which can be seen in final touches of brushstrokes, fingerprints and organic forms she carefully rolls out, cuts, molds and fires in the kiln.

“I hand-paint everything with a thin layer of 22-karat gold and place it back in the kiln for a third and final firing,” Lineberger says. “If this process is done quickly, it would take anywhere from a week to a week-and-a-half to have a completed batch of work. The final pieces are handcrafted porcelain fired to cone six, food safe, and accented with gold. I love gold.”

While it’s Lineberger’s first show in her recent move to ILM, “Uncontained” is mixed-media artist Caroline Heck’s third.

Heck has hung an abstract piece at Cameron Art Museum and was involved in other exhibitions at UNCW, from where she graduated. Her love affair with art began in high school, wherein she took as many classes as possible.

“By the time I got to college to pursue a degree in business, I found myself falling in love with all the classes in the art history program,” she tells. Her art history degree comes to good use as an interior design project manager for Sherry Black.

But her love light really illuminates when she’s putting ideas to canvas … or in this day and age, computer screens.

“I have found myself incorporating a lot of famous works into digital pieces,” Heck tells. While she’s painted for as long as she can recall, when in college she often would take her sketchbook to lectures and found herself in the scope of eye rolls from professors. So she brought her laptop, and rather than take notes in their classes, she began creating digital art.

“My process revolves around my own response to certain art pieces or movements,” Heck says. “When I am researching a painting or a movement, I become so inspired and tend to create art reflecting on what I am studying.”

One of her recent pieces, “St. Victoria,” comes from the inspiration of Cezanne’s piece of Mount St. Victoria. “I started off a composition with the background being a replication of one of Paul Cezanne’s most famous paintings and then decided to bring it into the modern era with the geometric forms,” Heck tells. “The shapes are a link into the Cubist movement, which has been accredited to the work of Cezanne.”

Bridging the past with the present is part of what Heck loves most about the freedom of creating. She is paying homage to where art began, while also guiding it toward its future through new techniques. “Digital art has such a strong presence in our generation,” she says.

“It’s fun to speculate about how technology is going to change art in the future.”

Photography is one medium that went through quite a modification when the digital revolution took hold. Film development became passe in the early aughts as digital cameras became de rigueur.

When Tom Dorgan moved to ILM in 2003, he was attending live concerts at venues like Soapbox and Marzz, and because of the popularity of online ticket sales, most of the time he didn’t getting a ticket stub as a souvenir—something he enjoyed col-

lecting throughout the years. So he began taking his first digital camera with him to shows to capture the memories instead.

The practice led to a growing passion for concert photography, something he taught himself how to do via trial and error.

“I had no idea what I was doing,” Dorgan admits. “I didn’t know anything about the fundamentals of photography or using more advanced settings on the camera.”

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Art show from members of Coworx in The Cargo District 1608 Queen St. Free beer from Waterline, wine from Mon Ame Chocolate & Wine Bar, and snacks from Pine Valley Market Silent auction to benefit Surfrider Foundation Tunes from Gravity Records He takes photos for encore of almost

He took an online class through UNC-Chapel Hill to force himself to learn new techniques. Along the way, he also learned a lot about the basics of photography. “I’m at a point now where I feel comfortable enough with both and I’m able to push my creative side a bit more,” he says.

“This creative side is also a part of my post processing and editing pictures.” all shows that come through Wilmington, not to mention ones that tour outside of the area—from Charlotte to Charleston to Tennessee and beyond. Snoop Dog, Phish, Grace Potter, Gary Clark Jr. are among a handful of artists in his vast collection.

Yet, his faves are the Nelson boys who tour through town frequently with their band Promise of the Reel.

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works during down time. “He commented on one once and shared a few tips for improvement,” she details. “It was really special and probably played a big role in propelling me toward my current style.”

The intricate details of Brookshire’s pieces help depict a larger story, sometimes one she has decided to tell ahead of time. Other times, she seeks the story from the imagery, which almost always comes from nature. “It’s like the lines jump out at me ... I have to put them on paper,” she says.

“With the Lukas Nelson pictures, it was the second time I had the chance to shoot him,” Dorgan says. “I felt like I was better prepared and knew what to expect from where I wanted to be. As he came on stage, I noticed the rhinestones he had on his face and wanted to get a good portrait shot. It’s the little things I try to find that For “Uncontained” Brookshire has done make this experience different from previa series focused on a surfer theme— ous ones and I try to capture it.” something common within her work.

Though Dorgan has to roll with the The series touches on the idea of fingerpunches, he’s become better suited on prints—more so that longboarding is wohis feet to get a good action shot; after ven into a person’s DNA. “The idea came all, he can’t dictate what the band’s going from simply noticing how the lines of a finto do onstage. He does try and prepare, gerprint resemble the movement, or lines, however, by checking out the pictures in a wave,”Brookshire says. and videos of shows from their current It’s fitting, too, seeing as some works tour. “[I try] to get an idea of the layout of the band, so I know where I want to from this Friday’s show will be a part of a position myself,” he tells. “At most of the silent auction to benefit Surfrider Foundashows, I get the first three songs to take tion; the highest bidders will score works pictures. I always try to have a game plan for their collection. All monies will bengoing in so I’m not wasting time once the efit the local chapter of Surfrider, which protects and preserves our oceans and band hits the stage.” beaches.

Another self-taught artist, Grace Brook“Art is a passion for me, not necessarily shire of Half United will show her pena career,” Brookshire says. “My long-term and-inks, acrylics, pastels and watercolors. Brookshire’s love of art grew in youth plan would be to continue creating art in during family vacations in the mountains. a way that spreads love and fosters comHer father would bring pastels so they munity.” could create together. “It has always been “Uncontained” will do just that, with free a way for me to connect with nature,” beer from Waterline, wine from Mon Ame Brookshire says. and snacks from Pine Valley Market. DJs In college, rock-climber and illustrator from Gravity Records will spin the tunes.

Jeremy Collins caught Brookshire’s at- It’s free and open to the public, with most tention. She began doodling a few of his artist work’s for sale.

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Mary Ann Rozear is showcasing “The Shapes of Memories, from North Carolina to Maine” If you haven’t been to ArtExposure, please, take a drive to see us. You won’t regret it!

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Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated 19th-century horse stable and presents an eclectic mix of original art by emerging and established artists. View “Chasing Shadow and Light: New Art by Brian Evans, Dianne Evans and Mark Gansor” featuring three artists working in a variety of mediums. Brian and Dianne are ceramic artists who play with light and shadow on three dimensional surfaces in their functional and decorative pottery. Mark is a landscape painter using textured surfaces to capture fleeting moments caught in the light. The exhibit continues through July 21, 2019. Art in Bloom Gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights including June 28.

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Be transported to another place, time, or vacation by this show featuring two artists that are gifted oil painters of two separate genres.

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His work employs acrylics and paper apangst) into her work. The exhibit continues plied to canvas in a painterly manner with an through September 30. interest in color, rich surfaces and the conundrum of the center.

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BACKING CUCALORUS Our local independent film festival turns 25 this year and will have a Kickstarter Launch Party Wednesday to help celebrate, with tacos, beer and rum.

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BY JULIA ROMERO

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ince 1994, Cucalorus has been a critical constituent to the success of independent filmmakers. One of the first film festivals established in North Carolina, Cucalorus started as a local venture, wherein filmmakers had access to an audience and screen time. The first year was organized by Twinkle Doon, a bold indie filmmakers collective, and featured 16 short films at Water Street Restaurant.

Fast forward to 2019: Cucalorus welcomes up to 300 artists from all over the world at numerous venues from Thalian Hall to Cape Fear Community College. It’s also grown beyond film, into live stage performances in music and theatre, plus business and tech talks. 2019 will have the festival celebrating 25 years in Wilmington.

“Within the last 10 years alone, a lot has changed,” confirms Dan Brawley, executive director of Cucalorus. Brawley has been with Cucalorus since 1999. “There are thousands of film festivals in North America now,” he continues.

Through the years, filmmakers’ needs have changed, and so Cucalorus adapted with them. With technology in mind, in 2015 the festival established Cucalorus Connect, a twoday conference amidst the five-day festival. It focuses on the intersection between technology and creativity. This year the fifth annual conference will be held at Brooklyn Arts Center and will follow the same five tracks as the previous years: Healthtech, Gigtech, Fintech,

DETAILS CUCALORUS CAMPAIGN LAUNCH PARTY July 17, 6-8 p.m.

Wrightsville Manor 1952 Allens Lane Free but register: www.eventbrite. com/e/cucalorus-campaign-launch-party-tickets-64309263739 Startups, and the Community Brew. Although in 2019 the theme of public health will run through a lot of events.

“We’re looking at ways creative people are using old and new technology to increase access to health care and improve health outcomes, especially for marginalized communities,” Brawley explains.

Cucalorus believed 25 years ago and continues to believe that everybody—regardless of race, class or gender—should have the opportunity to create. In 2011 Cucalorus estab-

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lished their own artist residency program—one of many initiatives that increase opportunities for women, artists of color, and artists living in rural communities.

“It’s helpful for artists to displace themselves from their normal environment, and having the opportunity to experience a new culture, a new geography can be so valuable to the creative process; it’s where discoveries happen,” Brawley explains.

The grant program, “Filmed in NC,” awards funds ranging from $500 to $3,000 to NC filmmakers to support new projects.“We know it takes money to make movies,” Brawley notes.

It’s important to Brawley for Cucalorus to remain conscious of the community’s resources and use those resources to support others.

Every year 50% of films featured at the festival are directed by women. As well, in 2018 Cucalorus established the Lumbee Film Festival in Pembroke, NC, which showcases original films directed by American Indians.

“We have a new appreciation for cultural boundaries and how you should approach talking about indigenous culture and who should be directing those movies,” Brawley explains. “We are more in tune with that need then we were 25 years ago.”

In the spirit of celebrating inclusivity, Cucalorus is tagging the 2019 event “A Festival for Everyone.” Also, in concurrence with 25 years in Wilmington, Cucalorus will pay homage its roots, which includes the locally filmed cult-classic “Empire Records” (soon to be a Broadway musical), which starred Liv Tyler, Renee Zelwegger and Rory Cochrane (the latter of whom is in town filming Hulu’s new show, “Reprisal”). Cucalorus will be taking over a storefront on Front Street and recreating the festival’s first venue: Water Street Restaurant.

“We’ll have an interactive storyboard timeline around the room, seeded with pictures and other mementos from each year of Cucalorus, and people will be able to come up and write about their experience at the festival over the years,” Brawley describes. “Hopefully, we’ll end up with written testaments representing the impact Cucalorus has had over the years.”

Cucalorus has volunteer positions available and welcomes folks to attend weekly main brain sessions. They’re like a blend of a staff

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Celebrating Cucaloruses past and present meeting and hangout. “Anybody can come to sessions and change the trajectory of the festival,” Brawley notes. For instance, Cucalorus always has quirky names for their shorts blocks, so within the next couple of mainbrain sessions, they’ll dish out and hear ideas for 2019’s theme for the blocks.

Along with volunteering, Cucalorus runs on donations. The most important way for people to support the festival is to become a backer on Kickstarter or buy passes for the November event, now available at cucalorus.org.

“If you’ve never been to Cucalorus before, my suggestion would be to block out an entire day to experience everything our festival has to offer,” Brawley recommends. “You can forget about the laundry and have your mind blown by filmmakers.”

Cucalorus is holding a 25th-anniversary Launch Party at Wrightsville Manor on July 17.

They will have a taco bar, beer from Wrightsville Beach Brewery and rum cocktails. Plus, they’ll premiere their Kickstarter video.

“We’ll play a dozen short films from the past 25 years that have become iconic to Cucalorus’ history,” Brawley adds. “Also, we’ll hear from a couple of our board members about how Cucalorus has changed over the years.”

For various monetary pledges, donors can receive gifts on Kickstarter, ranging from art pieces to vintage posters, t-shirts to bottle sweaters. Art includes original prints from Brooklyn artist Hillary Campbell, a cartoonist regularly in the New Yorker (which was part of the 2018 Cucalorus art show, hosted by encore, at Coworx last November).

Campbell also published “Breaking Up is Hard To Do... But You Could’ve Done Better,” wherein she chronicles the hilarity of breakups in comic form.

Kickstarter pledges can be made at the party, with funds going toward organizing the 2019 festival in November

GROUND CONTROL: Jessie Ross and Robert Pattinson take on a bizarre odyssey in ‘High Life.’

Courtesy of Alcatraz Films

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he year is half over. If I’m being honest, I have watched a lot of mediocre movies. It’s par for the course as a film critic. Most of what I see is average tripe that barely ends up justifying its existence.

Though there aren’t many memorable movies in 2019, the strange, atmospheric and often baffling intergalactic gauntlet “High Life” bucks the trend.

First off, this is not a movie for anyone with a low tolerance at the sight of bodily fluids. “High Life” has them all. But while wading through this particular swamp of squeamishness, “High Life” is weird and challenging. It’s the kind of film to watch when looking for sheer entertainment. It’s a cinematic rabbit hole.

The first English-language movie by Claire Denis, “High Life” tells the story of a deep-space mission and circumstances that end up leaving a single passenger alive and having to care for a young baby.

Monte (Robert Pattinson) is in the unenviable position of trying to raise a baby on a deep-space mission that has gone horribly wrong. The movie does a wonderful job of staging a mystery where the audience slowly discovers who the wayward drifters are, and the reason they’re all on a mission to a black hole at the edge of the known galaxy. “How” and “why” are integral to the experience, so I’ll stay away from spoilers.

However, let’s just say they’re all connected by some common themes and the journey is going to be far from pleasant.

We meet Monte’s crewmates, including a doctor (Juliette Binoche) obsessed with creating a viable pregnancy during their mission. It’s something other crew members aren’t all that interested in. It’s just one of many stresses the crew has to endure while maintaining sanity in a claustrophobic starship bound for the infinite abyss.

I’m being intentionally vague because there’s a great sense of discovery in “High Life” for film fans that can appreciate a nice, slow burn. There is very little here in the way of immediate gratification. Denis works hard to provide a stark portrayal of a hellish existence and the poor souls serving

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real sucker-punch moments, emotionally speaking. There is no attempt to lighten the dour mood or portray the crew as likable.

They are flawed, often damaged individuals trying to avoid losing their minds.

“High Life” is a beautiful tragedy with beautiful visuals and exceptionally atmospheric music. It’s the kind of experience I wish more filmmakers were interested in creating. The folks behind “High Life” have created a fully realized world with characters that feel painfully real and worthy of pity.

“High Life” is the one movie I’ve seen so

‘High Life’ is the strangest movie so far in 2019 far this year that had resonance. It’s not for everyone, but I have a feeling there are some real cinephiles out there who will find something special in its odyssey.

Rated R, 1 hr. 53 min.

Starring Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, André Benjamin a seemingly endless sentence. A palpable sense of dread makes the ultimate fate of this interstellar search party feel almost like sweet release.

Robert Pattinson carries most of the movie on his bony shoulders. His Monte is the kind of strange, socially awkward loner that manages to be both troubling and tantalizing. Ever since he was paroled from the “Twilight” franchise, he’s worked extra-hard to find more interesting, introspective cinematic fare. Movies like “The Lost City of Z” and “Good Time” have proven he’s more interested in quality material than the size of a project. He might be the most interesting actor working today.

“High Life” doesn’t require much of Pattinson, but there’s something about the quiet intensity of his character that manages to be engaging and heartbreaking.

We get brief glimpses of who Monte wants to be as he struggles to raise a daughter in the black void of space. The concept is strange and some of the logic feels a little loopy, but it always manages to be grounded in a harsh reality.

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new improv group has arrived with drinks in hand and jokes in the aresenal: Revelry Players.

And they’re debuting their interactive, immersive experience as part Greek literature and part drinking game.

We talked to founder Rebekah Carmichael about what to expect of “Oedipus Wrecked,” produced every Sunday through the end of August at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. encore (e): Tell us about “Oedipus Wrecked,” how and why it came to be...

Rebekah Carmichael (RC): Urban Dictionary defines “wrecked” as “preceding night of drunken debauchery usually accompanied by feelings of guilt over events that may or may not occurred.” And the title “Oedipus Wrecked” is quite literal. The original show is about Oedipus going from hero to zero all within a few hours. Our show works the same way: the original text is used, but we cut out the long, drawn-out boring parts, kept the inappropriate bits and added a drinking game to help the audience cope with it all. e: Who are the Revelry Players?

RC: Revelry Players (pictured above) is less of a theatre company and more of a troupe.

The name is inspired by the Greek God Dionysus, the patron god of the theatre, wine, debauchery, ritual madness and, yes, revelry.

We’re less theatre and more of a group of people who come together in honor of Dionysus.

We’re out to spread such wreckless values with the populous. But don’t worry: we’re not out to convert anyone. We’re only out for a good time. That’s conversion enough.

The idea of “Oedipus Wrecked” was something I was batting around for a few years. After a late night convo at Lula’s with Steve, he said he wanted to play a woman, so J [Robert Raine] came up with a poster idea, and Grace [Carlyle Barry] was along for the ride. I finally hashed out the script, set up rehearsals and booked us a space. e: Have you guys worked together? Describe your chemistry/camaraderie.

RC: J, Grace, and I have appeared in shows at Big Dawg, and Steve has had the opportunity as artistic director to work with them.

Steve’s also directed Grace in “The Revolutionists.” The three are fairly new to Wilmington, but (according to Steve) have made some great impressions in a short time. e: What do members bring to the table that’s different and complementary?

RC: I wrote the new script and gathered the performers together, and they haven’t voted

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OEDPIUS WRECKED 111 Grace St. (910) 399-6078 Sunday nights, 6 p.m. • $10 July and August 2019 revelryplayers.info me off the island yet, so there’s that. They get drinks during the show. They seem to like that.

Steve Vernon (SV): I’d like to think my value as a cast member is reflected by the years of experience I have as a drinker. Nothing against the other cast members, but they really can’t hold their liquor.

J. Robert Raines (JRR): I would say my creative solutioneering with tech and how I look in a cape would be an invaluable asset, but we all know it’s because I provided my own lightsabers.

Grace Carlyle Barry (GCB): I’m well aware I was only cast for my good looks, but I like to think my manic, youthful energy is a force to be reckoned with. e: What can audiences expect of this “immersive theatrical experience”? Improv? Audience participation? Skits?

RC: Oh, yes—to all the above. Every night we’ll need to cast a few more characters to join us. It’s not a “sit back and relax” experience. Whether folks are drinking craft-made cocktails, whiskey on the rocks, or club soda, the very makings of the drinking game present audience participation by calling out what’s going on and drinking to it. We’re throwing traditional theatre etiquette out the window. There is a small stage at the venue. We’re not using it.

We’ll be performing alongside the people and striking up improvised conversations as we go. e: Have you performed yet? How did the evening go?

RC: Sunday, July 7 was our “Pay-What-YouCan Preview and Industry Night.” It was the first time the script was put in front of an audience, and we specifically invited folks from Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, their sister business Rumcow, as well as some theatre buddies to help us break it in. We had a great audience who was along for the ride, and half of them we

Improv troupe drinks and jokes didn’t even know. Maybe it’s the drink talking, but I haven’t had that much fun in a while—and there are people who are ready to come back and bring more friends next time. e: How/where have you all been preparing?

RC: How does one prepare for debauchery?

Steve has been sporting a few fantastic wigs.

Grace has been upping her hydration and researching new fashion lines. I have been testing the limits of sleep deprivation to see what’s most inspiring at odd times. J has been getting back into lightsaber battles and spreading Good News of the Jedi. If none of that makes sense now, it will by the time you see the show. e: Why choose WTF to host the show?

RC: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot has been fantastic to work with. The owner is a fan of performance art and has wanted to get some groups back in ever since renovating the building [from the old Browncoat Pub and Theatre]. The space is open for allowing performers to move about the aisle for interaction with guests. I think everyone on board believes it’s high time the building gets used for theatre again since the Browncoat closed. e: What are the long-term plans of Revelry Players?

RC: I am under the belief immersive theatre brings something to an audience member traditional works and movies can’t: active engagement and ongoing interaction. Whether it’s performing regularly at Whiskey Tango, being hired for birthday parties, corporate events and/or retirement communities looking to spice things up, Revelry Players plans to keep popping up. “Oedipus Wrecked” is the sort of experience where every show will be new depending on who is in the audience (and how much they’ve had to drink). There are other Greek classics shows on the docket. We’re going to learn from this experience and make each show better and better. e: Anything else readers should know?

RC: Whether you love Greek classics or hate them, we believe this show has something for everyone (err everyone 18 years and up).

It pokes fun at society and human faults and encourages audience members to laugh with friends new and old. It’s not so hard to get along if everyone could sit down in the same space, share a few laughs, and raise a glass to the revelrous spirit within us all.

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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.

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: henrysrestaurant.com

CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday through Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Thursday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: camcafe.org

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer halfpriced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ILM; kids menu

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Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!

Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701.

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PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambiance 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 grownup banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ ■ WEBSITE: pinevalleymarket.com

THE TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hot Dogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades.

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 4523952, Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921, Southport (910) 457-7017, Boone, NC (828) 265-2658, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN CANDLE NUT RESTAURANT

Candle Nut Restaurant makes all of its food from scratch using recipes passed down generations following Indonesian-Asian traditions. We use fresh turmeric, galangal, ginger, candle nuts, lemon grass and lime leaves to provide your meal with rich flavor. Many of our famous signature dishes such as Beef Rendang, Sweet Soy Eggplant, Javanese Chicken Soup and Chili Sambals, are unique in flavor and found only at Candle Nut Restaurant. We also offer delicious Vegetarian and Vegan options. Check our website, Facebook and other social media sites. Located at 2101-1 Market Street, near Port City Java and Burnt Mill Creek Bar. For reservations, and take out: Phone: 910-399-2054 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs. 11am3 pm, 5pm- 9 pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9 pm. Closed Monday.

■ FEATURING: Try our lunch specials from 11am – 3 pm for $7.99. Tuesday & Wednesday unwind with our wine special for $4.00/glass.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: candlenutrestaurant.com

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT

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: indochinewilmington.com

NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET

For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls.

But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

BITES EUROPEAN TRAVEL MEETUP Tues., July 23, 6 p.m.

Sample some of Europe’s best food, beer, and wine, while discussing your Eurpoean adventures. Hosted by a group on meetup.com.

Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr. ■ WEBSITE: nikkissushibar.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE

We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: okamisteakhouse.com

SZECHUAN 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: szechuan132.com

mitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week, 5pm; SunWed. ‘til 10pm, Thurs ‘til 11pm, Fri-Sat, ‘til 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 - 80smusic and menu prices. Sundays are the best dealdowntown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are BuyOne, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles.Nightly Drink Specials.

Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

YOSHI

Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations.

We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

ROUND BAGELS Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order.

Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses,

donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: roundbagelsanddonuts.com

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW

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

19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, ■ WEBSITE: theatrewilmington.com

THANK YOU WILMINGTON! Voted “Best Burger” and “Best Fries” Great burgers and hand-cut fries.

Sandwiches and salads.

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 com-

BAGELS

Indoor and patio seating.

Established 1990

6 Locations in the Cape Fear

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FONDUE 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; open 7 days week seasonally, May-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: Tuesdays on the deck, 7–9p.m., MayOct ■ WEBSITE: littledipperfondue.com

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 every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on 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 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/DowntownSouth ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: harpwilmington.com

SLAINTE IRISH PUB

Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun.

■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/slaintemj

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S

Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: antoniospizzaandpasta.com

THE ITALIAN BISTRO

The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck.

They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do.

8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: italianbistronc.com

SLICE OF LIFE

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3501 Oleander Dr. #2 • (910)228-5999 UNCW, Downtown and Market Street

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: grabslice.com

MEXICAN ZOCALO

Zocalo Street Food and Tequila brings a modern version of cooking traditional Mexican street food through perfected recipes, with excellent presentation.

Zócalo was the main ceremonial center for the Aztecs, and presently, it is the main square in central Mexico City. It bridges old school tradition with a twist of innovative cooking. Zocalo also has weekly events, such as their margarita and food tasting every Monday, 5-8 p.m., and a live taco station every Tuesday , 5-8 p.m.

Live Latin music Is showcased every other Saturday

and Sunday brunch begins at 10 a.m. Be sure to try Zocalo’s wide selection of the best tequilas! Owned and operated locally, locations are in Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC. Take out and delivery available through most apps.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m - 10 p.m.; Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; closes 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pointe at Barclay ■ WEBSITE: zocalostreetfood.com

SANDWICHES J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI

The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington.

Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd.

■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday -Thursday,11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY

Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.”

Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as

by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm 10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: capefearseafoodcompany.com

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect

compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few.

Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts.

Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

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

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 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: dockstreetoysterbar.net

MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local se food and more!

■ WEBSITE: MikesCfood.com

OCEANIC

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

Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

EARLY BIRD 12 TASTES (OR MORE!) OF CHRISTMAS Dec. 12, 2019 • Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N 4th St. Featuring more than 30 eateries and drinkeries, vying for Best Bite, Sip and Decorated Booth. Plus Best Dressed (male and female) prizes given, set to the theme “A Christmas Story.”

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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 Mon. & Tues.

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

■ WEBSITE: caseysbuffet.com

RX RESTAURANT & BAR THE PILOT HOUSE

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available.

910-343-0200. 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch,. 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: pilothouserest.com

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: rxwilmington.com

SOUTHERN

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am2am daily.

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

WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm

Under new ownership! Tom Noonan invites you to enjoy his remodeled space, featuring a new sound system and new bar, in a warm, relaxed environment.

Taste 40 craft beers, over 400 wines by the bottle, a wide selection of cheese and charcuterie, with gourmet small plates and desserts to go! And don’t miss their weekly wine tastings, every Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon., Closed; Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. WEBSITE: fortunateglass.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages.

A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs.

Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat:11amMidnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach/Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: TheShuckinShack.com

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ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title with an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the

They load their bikes on the new ferry to Southport from Fort Fisher and hire a guy with a boat to take them and to come back to fetch them from Bald Head.

As luck would have it, a tropical storm hits the island while they are there and they take refuge in the then abandoned lighthouse. Welborn uses this part of the book to do what good nonfiction should: communicate information like the history of the beach, the island and the lighthouse, in a way that entertains. Readers don’t get so lost in the info about the history of Bald Head or Smith Island during the Revolution and the Civil wars to stop caring about the story— nor does the story pale in relation to the information it conveys. Welborn manages what all writers seek: to blend the two seamlessly (though the perfection of that isn’t evident until the very final page).

The perfect summer read, featuring great stories about our area

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Crazy Beach Vol. II: Crazier Beach L.R. Welborn Federal Point Books, 2019, pgs. 319

Summer is the time for the great American road trip and there are few books perfect for such a tim-honored occasion. Aside from the classics like Kerouac’s “On The Road” or Wolfe’s “Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test,” L. R. Welborn’s “Crazy Beach” series is at the top of my list.

The first installment of his memoir growing up around Carolina Beach in the ‘60s and ‘70s chronicles stowing away in a VW bus to go to Woodstock (yes—the original outdoor festival in America), falling in love, and solving the mystery of the arson con-

nected to Wave Cinema on the Boardwalk. Along the way, he discovered drugs, booze, rock n’ roll, gambling, shifting politics of life in mid-century American South, and introduced us to some of the great icons of our area: Britt’s Donuts, Chicken Hicks and Mr. Robert, a.k.a. The Fort Fisher Hermit. What he was really doing with the book was learning how to write a book.

The second volume is the product of the lessons. The structure is solid, the writing is compelling, and the story takes the reader on an arc into adulthood. It’s so beautiful, I was crying on the last page.

Readers don’t have to be familiar with volume one to appreciate or understand two (but it wouldn’t hurt). Welborn has created a braided story; he takes three strands: his big post-high-school hitchhiking adventure, treasure hunting with the Hermit, and an attempt to navigate treacherous waters of young love with Darlene.

Folks who read volume one will remember Welborn’s voice is not that of a detached narrator or even an adult reminiscing. He is the life of the party—sitting on the back porch with a cold beer retelling the best and most heart-wrenching but entertaining tales of life.

For many people, the Fort Fisher Hermit was a huge tourist attraction. Actually, he was the second biggest draw in the state, just behind our own USS NC. He lived in an abandoned WWII bunker at the far tip of Fort Fisher. Known to locals as “Mr. Robert,” he was a harmless kook, a dispenser of wisdom, or part of the scenery, depending upon one’s opinions. Welborn and his friends would hang out with Mr. Robert on occasion, and on one particularly memorable afternoon, he and two friends got invited to go treasure hunting on Bald Head Island with Mr. Robert. Mind you, this is before regular ferry service began.

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Mr. Robert is still a legend, and his murder remains one of the great unsolved mysteries of our state. That Welborn lets us in, if only for a little while, on daily life with him—not the show he put on for the tourists, but the real day-to-day makeup of Mr. Robert—is reason alone to buy the two volumes.

The other two threads of the story, meanwhile, are what the rest of us can relate to: family life and expectations, young love, and lust, and figuring out how to balance our angels and demons. Darlene, the focus of young Welborn, is also a very close family friend. Their dads are best friends and for a time they are neighbors. Who among us cannot relate to the intensity of emotion and devotion adolescence brings? For me at least, that level of monomania and nearly insane obsession is something I am glad has mellowed. Welborn takes us right back there—without sentimentality or nostalgic sugar-coating.

What happens in the wake of Darlene and the end of high school is the road-trip adventure of a lifetime: hitchhiking across the U.S. with his best bud. The excitement Welborn gets into is what great movies are made of: four beautiful young women kidnapping them, escaping an orange farm in Florida, and playing drums as the last-minute replacement for a music legend are just a few of the highlights.

Welborn asked me a couple of times if I read volume two yet, and I kept telling him I was saving it. Last week, I finally got to take a short road trip and read it in one day. That is where you should read his book—while on the road. It is what all really great stories are ... a journey. Welborn’s blending of the trip with Mr. Robert, his hitchhike and Darlene come together to paint an epic coming -of-age picture about accepting your role as an adult and honoring the lessons that brought you there. Those lessons are often two sides of the same coin, painful and joyful. It is a rare person who can recognize and embrace such lessons so early.

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DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

Downtown Sundown concert series, presented by Outdoor Equipped, each Friday night through August 30. Free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and touring bands. Ligon Flynn Parking Lot, 20 S. 2nd St.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE ALLEY

Every Thurs., 7-10pm. Schedule: July18, John Haussmannl; 25, Clay Crotts; Aug. 1, Wes Sayer; 8, John Haussmann; Aug 15, Monica Jane; Aug 22,; Sept 12, Wes Sayer; Sept 19 , Monica Jane; Sept 26, John Haussman. Rebellion NC, 15 S. Front St.

events KURE BEACH MARKET

AIRLIE GARDENS CONCERTS SERIES

Thurs., 8am: Come shop the Kure Beach Market held every Tuesday through August 27 from 8am-1pm! Shop for local hand crafted goods while enjoying beautiful ocean views! Located at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park and Pavilion! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Airlie’s 2019 Summer Concert Series runs every 1st and 3rd Friday through September 20, 6pm-8pm. In the case of rain, Airlie not make a decision to cancel until after 4pm and post on website and Facebook page.

Seating is open-lawn, and all outdoors lawn chairs are permitted. All GA and member parking at 230 Government Center Dr., with free shuttle service running continuously throughout the evening. Front Street Brewery & Noni Baca Winery will sell food & beverage items. Outside food and beverages are permitted. July 19, 6pm: Wilmington Big Band. Advanced tickets only: airliegardens. org. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.

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No membership required; all ages and professions welcome. Look for PCYP Ambassadors with silver name tags to get acquainted. Free food, networking, raffles, business-casual attire. Dates: July 17 hosted by TBD Sponsored by College Hunks Hauling & Moving—Leland; July 25 PCYP Private Event Rounds Golf & Lounge; August 21 hosted by TBD Sponsored by Live Oak Dental; September 18 hosted by KBT Realty Group—associated with Keller Williams and Cavik Insurance Sponsored

by TBD; October hosted by Hanover Lakes

by Bill Clark Homes; November 20 hosted

by Poe’s Taver—Wrightsville Beach; Dec 4 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington/Mayfaire; December 13 Members Only Christmas Party Sponsored by River Landing hosted by St Thomas Preservation Hall owned by City Club. Memberships costs: $25-$35. https://pcyp.thrivecart.com/annual-membership. RiverLights, 109 Pier Master Point #100

OPERA WILMINGTON’S “LA BOHÈME”

July 19, 26, 7pm; 21, 28, 3pm: Opera Wilmington presents Puccini’s “La Bohème,” set in 19th century Paris. One of the top operas ever written, the story focuses on young bohemians who live in poverty, find love, and finally experience loss. It is accessible, romantic music. Our young rising stars, Jemeesa Yarborough and Jonathan Kaufman, star as Mimi and Rodolfo. Join us for a spirited adventure! Cultural Art Building, 5270 Randall Pkwy. operawilmington.org

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July 18, 6pm: Relive the excitement of the early days of space exploration! (41 min.).

Free for members or with general admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee

CUCALORUS FILM SUBMISSIONS

SUNSET MUSIC CRUISE

Fri., 6:30pm: Looking for something different to do? Look no further! Come aboard The Wilmington, our comfortable catamaran, for a fun cruise down the Cape Fear River as we cruise into the sunset. Grab a tasty cocktail or drink from our full bar and sit back and relax as you listen to live music from local musicians. This is a one-ofa-kind music venue in Wilmington and this cruise is one of our most popular excursions, so be sure to book early! Wilmington Water Tours, 212 Water St.

KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Every 1st & 3rd Sunday, through Oct 20, 5pm-7pm, skips Labor Day weekend. Free concerts at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park.

Bring your beach chair or blanket, friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy the music!

May 5, 5pm-7pm, will be featuring the Wilmington Big Band bringing timeless standards and hip pop music! Purchase your Boogie in the Park gear at the link provided. shop.spreadshirt.com/tokb. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

LIVE ON THE LOOP!

Live On The Loop is back for our 2019 Season! Every Thursday from 6-9pm at The Sailfish! Experience some of Wilmington’s best local artists with drink specials and delicious food options! 7/18: Two Picky Guys; 7/25: Folkstone Stringband; 8/1: Se-

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VOCAL POWERHOUSE Jemeesa Yarborough performs as Mimì in Puccini’s “La Bohème,” opening July 19 and produced by Opera Wilmington.

Photo courtesy of Opera Wilmington

July 17 is the last day to submit your films to the 25th anniversary Cucalorus Festival in downtown Wilmington. Don’t miss the chance to be part of “one of the coolest film festivals in the world” according to MovieMaker Magazine. Submit your films here: Cucalorus is a multi-disciplinary community bringing together filmmakers, performers and entrepreneurs who collide at the foundation’s annual schedule of festivals, residencies, grants, and educational events. The annual festival features five days of creativity and technology where independent cinema, social justice, personal storytelling and emerging artists take center stage. Submissions: www.filmfreeway. com/CucalorusFilmFestival

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SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

TheatreNOW hosts Shakespeare brunch, abridged readings of one of the Bard’s classic plays. Reserved seating. Doors open at 11:30am. $5 of every ticket sold will go to a local Shakespeare educational outreach program. Brunch and dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket. Aug. 18: “Romeo & Juliet.” TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

OEDIPUS WRECKED

“Oedipus Rex” by Sophocles—the ancient Greek tragedy. Maybe you read it in class in school or are familiar with the complex?

Well, we took that show, cut the boring parts, kept the inappropriate bits, and created a drinking game! “Oedipus Wrecked” showcases local acting legends Steve Vernon, J Robert Raines, Grace Carlyle Berry and Rebekah Carmichael in a theatrical immersive experience you’ll want to talk about Monday morning. Performing at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot every Sunday evening in July & August. www.revelryplayers.info; tickets can be purchased online and at the door starting at 5:30pm on show nights. 111 Grace St.

ALCHEMICAL THEATRE COMPANY

June 16, 7pm: An evening performance and a matinee of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

by William Shakespeare will take place in the SRO Theatre space in the UNCW Cultural Arts Building. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is one of Shakespeare’s finest and most popular comedies and will be performed by Alchemical’s Make Trouble 2019 Ensemble.

Make Trouble is a training intensive and repertory company designed for college actors and recent graduates. Included in the ensemble are actors from UNCW, UNCG, Cape Fear Community College, Catawba College, Mary Baldwin University, Bob Jones University and James Madison. Director: Jessica Hanna, a Los Angeles-based theatre maker.

A special matinee of the play designed for audiences along the spectrum will be performed as part of Lumina’s Sea Fam Series in Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus. www. alchemicaltheatreco.org

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATIONS

July 17-21, 25-28 & Aug. 1-4, 8pm or, Sun. matinees, 3pm: Presented for the first time in Wilmington as well! Marty, an acting teacher, holds an “Adult Creative Drama” class at the local community center.

Her students include a recently divorced carpenter, a reserved high school junior, a former actress and Marty’s husband. Marty takes her “students” through various acting exercises, where they act like trees, beds and baseball gloves. Through these harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. In one exercise, they act as one another and tell their life stories.

As a possible romance begins, each of the group slowly reveal themselves. A beautifully crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet. Tickets: $18-$25. www.bigdawgproductions.org.

CLUE, THE MUSICAL

July 19-Aug. 24, 7pm: Book by Peter DePietro, music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci, and lyrics by Tom Chiodo.

Fri & Sat nights only; complimentary Valet Parking. Tickets $22-$52—3-course meal with $52 tickets. $10 off during opening weekend only. Directed by Mike Thompson,

with musical direction by Linda Markas, the musical is based on everyone’s favorite board game­—a ‘whodunnit’ dinner musical that gets the audience involved on solving the mystery! TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy.

Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. artscouncilofwilmington.org

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TINY WORLDS

Chelsea Lea’s “Tiny Worlds” on display at Waterline Brewery. Body of work explores imaginary places made inside cigar boxes.

Larger than life sculptures surround miniature dioramas. ChelseaLeaMetals.com. 721 Surry St.

“ASYLUM: COLLAGES

Meet the artist and enjoy complimentary champagne and appetizers. Free and open to the public. Elizabeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. Born in Hartford, Conn. Darrow is a 1967 graduate of Oberlin College (Oberlin, Ohio), where she majored in painting. She has been working in oil and collage throughout her career, usually in the manner of Abstract Expressionism. Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose herself to the process. Exhibit continues through Sept. 30.

CHASING SHADOW AND LIGHT

“Chasing Shadow and Light: New Art by Brian Evans, Dianne Evans and Mark Gansor.”

Exhibit continues through July 21. Brian and Dianne are ceramic artists who play with light and shadow on three dimensional surfaces in their functional and decorative pottery. Mark is a landscape painter creating impasto surfaces to capture fleeting moments caught in the light. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St. https://aibgallery. com

WATER WAYS

Through July 21: Paintings and Drawings of Land and Sea art exhibit at the Bellamy Mansion Museum featuring original art by James Horton. There will be an artist’s reception on Friday, June 28, 6-8pm. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, contact Carolyn Gonzalez at 910-251-3700 x306 or cgonzalez@bellamymansion.org. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

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Be transported to another place, time, or vacation by this show featuring two artists that are gifted oil painters of two separate genres. Angie Sinclair creates sublime memories of figures in pools with water refracting bodies and light, while Janet

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Fresh From the Farm The Riverfront Farmers Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

Downtown Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers Market

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Each Saturday

March 23rd - November 24th • 8:00am - 1:00pm (no market Apr. 6 & Oct. 5)

- FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- PICKLES - KOMBUCHA - ART & CRAFTS

For more information: www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org

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Triplett sends us a postcard landscape from the past or future with the perfect sunset, sunrise, or afternoon spent in the sun. Come be a part of our “Sea Dreams.” On exhibit through July 20. New Elements Gallery, 271 N. Front St.

MOONS

A series of photographs of real and artificial moons. by Courtney Johnson In addition to photographs of the earth’s moon, photographs were made of temporary sculptures of sand, dirt, flour, dough, papier-mâché, and clay, as well as camera-less digital and analog photographs made with moonlight. The images emphasize photography’s ability to deceive, raising questions about collective memory, belief, and reality. The tension between natural and artificial, along with the logistics of creating detailed images of the moon’s surface, also addresses technological advancements and human impact. Moons, which explores cycles from light to dark, warm to cool, birth to death, coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon launch. Opening reception, July 16, 5:30 p.m., is free and open to the public, there is plenty of parking in front of the entrance of the Cultural Arts Building, UNCW. Exhibit hangs through August 30.

UNCW CAB Art Gallery, 5270 Randall Dr.

TRIBUTE TO ROBBIE KASS

July 20-22, 11am: Robbie Kass was a wellknown and extraordinarily talented tattoo and airbrush artist who tragically passed away in October 2018. Robbie’s memory lives on through his art, which will be on display for purchase in our Gallery Verrazzano. This Tribute will allow his family, friends and collectors the opportunity to

own pieces of Robbie’s artwork. In addition to Robbie’s exhibition, we’ll have live music from Roger Davis on guitar and Madafo on percussion. As always, our Art Village working studios will open for you to browse and shop. theArtworks, 200 Willard St.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCE

Two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music.

Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes.

All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave.

BABS MCDANCE

Group classes for all levels are designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers! We will begin the class with the basics and instruct you through a few exciting dance moves! Mon., 7pm: International Rumba Class • Mon., 8pm: Argentine Tango • Tues., 7pm, West Coast Swing; 8pm, East Coast Swing. • Wed., 7pm, Bachata; 8pm, Hustle • Thurs., 7pm: Shag Level 1; 8pm, Shag Levels 2 and 3. All classes are $10 per person, $15 per couple, $5 for military/ students with ID. $5. Babs McDance Social Dance Club & Ballroom, 6782 Market St.

comedy OPEN MIC

Wildest open mic in town—anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents, performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223,

after 3pm for details. jugglinggypsy.com.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

First Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane.

PRIMETIME COMEDY

See some of NC’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue! This month’s talented performers: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

First Sat. ea. month is free at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road, presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Enjoy a night of laughs! 1414 S College Rd.

LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV

Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! An interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St.

DAREDEVIL IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE

DareDevil Improv Classes teach the fundamentals of the funny! Learn to be more spontaneous, trust your instincts, and create one-of-a-kind comedy with an ensemble! (And even if you’re not a “performer,” our classes are a great way to meet people and have a hella good time!) Details/signups: daredevilimprov.com. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

BOMBERS COMEDY OPEN MIC

Sign up at 8:30; show’s at 9. Bring your best to the mic. Bomber’s Beverage Company, 108 Grace St.

Open mic every Thursday, 8pm. Sign up is in person, 7pm. There’s no cost to participate, and each comedian is allotted three minutes of stage time. More info? info@DeadCrowComedy.com • July 19-20, 7:30/9: Esther Povitsky is co-creator and star of the Hulu and Freeform show “Alone Together” and recurs as “Maya” on the CW’s “Crazy Ex Girlfriend.” Esther currently has a recurring role in the TV series “Dollface.” deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St.

AN EVENING OF CLASSIC LILY TOMLIN

July 18, 7:30pm: One of America’s foremost comediennes, Lily Tomlin returns to the Wilson Center with her insightful, incisive, and unique humorous perspective. She continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation, video, and social media, earning accolade after accolade along the way. The Wilson Center, 703 North Third St. www.capfearstage.com

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

On exhibit: “A Time When Art Is Everywhere: teamLab,” an art collective and interdisciplinary group of programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians artists and architects, creates digital artworks that bridge art, science, technology, design and the natural world. Designs are immersive interpretations deeply rooted in Japanese art, aesthetic and history. Through Sept. 8. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar. Brunch, Sat. and Sun., 10am2pm; Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Thurs. 5-9pm.

Museum, 10am-5pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm.

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Tr u e N ew Yo r k S t y l e S u s h i i n W i l m i n g t o n

• Classic sushi • Sashimi • Traditional rolls • Unique Yoshi creations • Poke bowls • Hibachi • True Japanese ramen bowls Happy Hour: Sunday-Thursday 4-6pm Featuring discounted appetizers and select sushi rolls!

Regularly priced menu items only

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

UPCOMING CRUISES TO BOOK NOW Sunday, August 4th ~ Breakfast with the Birds Sunday, August 11th ~ Civil War Cruise with Chris Fonvielle

BIZZY BEE WATER TAXI

Daily 9am - 7pm

SUNSET CRUISES with light narration

Tuesday & Wednesday Boarding @7pm Departing @7:30pm

LIVE MUSIC ON OUR SUNSET CRUISES

On Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights we take to the water with a local musician on board. What better way to enjoy the sunset than on the water with a cold beverage & great music to soothe your soul.

Boarding @7pm • Departure @7:30pm $30

Visit us on the Riverwalk! 212 S. Water Street 910-338-313 4 • email: info@wilmingtonwt.com HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. Until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from late 1800s-early 2000s. • Museum Summer Pop Ups: Free for members or with general admission Play, build, create and always learn something new in these short, dropin programs. Activities change weekly and will “pop-up” in exhibits all summer long.

Adult participation is required. Fun for all ages! Dates: July 17 & 18: Moon Exploration (in Space Place exhibit); July 24 & 25: Time Travelers (in Playtime! exhibit); July 31 & August 1: Eco Adventures (in Discovery Gallery exhibit). Free for members or with general admission • July 20, all day: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, lunar landing and moonwalk, with Little Explorers: Good Morning Moon, Planetarium Adventures: We Choose Spac, Science Cycle: Moon Exploration, Lab: Mission to the Moon, and Smithsonian Channel Film, “The Day We Walked On The Moon.”

Free with admission. CF Museum, 814 Market St. www.capefearmuseum.com

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

WILMINGTON RR MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm.

Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped ac-

cessible 126 S. Third St.

BURGWIN-WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.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 (18211907) 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, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.

BATTLESHIP 101

July 25, 10am-3pm: Free with Battleship admission. Friendly, knowledgeable volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including gunnery, radar, sick bay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. Try on helmets, raise signal flags, “text” using semaphore flags, tap out your name using Morse code, type on vintage typewriters and more! A great event for all ages. Bring questions and cameras!

kids stuff SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING

A brief presentation about the live animals on display in the events center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be fed during the demonstration.

Ages: 3 and up. First Wed. of every month.

Cost: $1. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

LITTLE EXPLORERS

Meet your friends in Museum Park for fun hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments, and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3-6 and adult helpers.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

STORYTIME BY THE SEA

Wed. through Aug. 14, 10am-11:30am— Come join the Princess and her fairytale friends from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park for stories, crafts, and games! Fun activities for both boys and girls! Don’t forget your camera to get a picture with the Princess! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CAMPS

Through July 26: Adventure with The Children’s Museum of Wilmington this summer in our camps! There will be full and half day camps available full of fun and educational activities. There are five amazing camps to choose from. Learn all about your favorite super heroes in Super School, get inspired

by Monet and Salvador Dali in our Adventure in the Arts camp, explore the science behind foods in Cooking Concoctions, Nutrition Ninja is about tying together ‘eating,

playing and learning’ for kids, and learn about various animal’s habit, diet and care and get some close up visits with those animals in Critter Crazy. 1/2-day: $150, members; $190, nonmembers. Full day camps: $230, members; $285, nonmembers. Full schedule: playwilimington.org. Children’s Museum of ILM, 116 Orange St.

MAIDES PARK SUMMER CAMP

Through Aug 16, 9am-1pm: Ages: 5-10 Cost: $15/week. (No camp the week of July 1). Activities include: arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more! Must provide birth certificate & register in person.

Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave.

CREATIVE ARTS CAMP 2019

6 weeks full of creativity and fun for campers ages 4 and up. Throughout the summer we will cover all aspects of creative arts from performing arts, technical theatre, visual arts, ceramics, filmmaking, and more!

Ages 7 and up there is a full day option from 9am-4pm with a 1 hour supervised lunch from Noon - 1pm. There is no extra charge for the lunch time supervision. Full day campers must pack their own lunch.

“Show and Share Friday” will be a variety of music numbers, dance routines, rehearsed skits/scenes, art exhibit and more put on for friends and family. Final performance at end of each camp. Camps are $85 and up.

Community Arts Center in the Hannah Block Historic USO Building, 120 S. 2nd St. (corner of Orange and 2nd sts.) (910) 341-7860.

MLK SUMMER CAMPS

Through Aug. 16, Ages: 8 - 12 Cost: $25/ week. Time: 7:45am-5:30pm ( No camp the week of July 1). Activities include: arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more!

Must provide birth certificate & register in person. Space is limited. Please register early! MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th St., 910-341-7866

PRESCHOOL POPUP SCIENCE

Program locations alternate between MLK Center and BRC-Hemenway Center Meet new friends in your community for fun hands-on activities! New activities and circle time each week. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. At BRC Community Center, 507 McRae Street (the BRC-Hemenway Center)—July 11: Discovering Dinos; July 25: Little Critters. At MLK Center, 401 South 8th Street—July 4: No Program [MLK Center is closed]; July 18: Race to the Moon.

ECO-ADVENTURE CAMP

Jul 22-26, 8am-5pm, ages: 10-13. $200/ week, lunch not included. Explore the wonders of Southeastern North Carolina through field trips such as mountain biking, hiking, surfing, and canoeing. Campers will learn to appreciate the wonders of nature and learn to enjoy the outdoors through these field trips. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. 910.341.0075

BELLAMY MANSION MUSEUM CAMPS

Week-long, half-day summer camps for 7 and 8-year-olds (July 15-19) are available.

Kids will learn about how a museum works, history, architecture, preservation, and restoration. Other activities include a tour of the private collections at the Cape Fear Museum, a visit to the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens and a boat trip up the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours.

They will explore what life was like in the

19th century, experiment with green cleaning/building techniques, and even conduct an archaeological dig! Cost is $120 per camper and includes daily snack and lunch, camp supplies, admission to outside activities and a t-shirt. Space is limited! Register your camper: Leslie at 910-251-3700 ext.

305 or lmorton@bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

BASKETBALL CLINICS

Through August 21: Cost: $30 for 7 sessions ( total cost) Ages: 10 - 14. Times: 6:30 - 8 pm. 910-341-0057 for more information.

MLK Center, 401 S. 8th St.

COYOTES

July 17, 6pm: Join Becky Skiba, educator with the NC Wildlife Resource Commission, for a presentation on Coyotes. Learn about their natural history, adaptations for urban environments, and interactions with humans. Ages: 5 and up, free. Halyburton Park Event Center, 4099 S 17th St. FENCING CAMPS

FENCING CAMPS

All fencing equipment is supplied by the association. Camp cost is $195 plus $10 USA Fencing membership if you are not already a member. Membership will be good through July 31, 2020. Students need to provide their own lunch. Camp will provide snacks, water, and gatorade. Camp is for ages 8-18.

Camp hours 9am-5pm, Mon.-Thurs., 9am – 3pm, Friday. Advanced Foil, July 15-19 and 22-26; Advanced Epee, July 29-August 2 and 5-9. Tileston Gym, 412 Ann St.

TEEN IMPROV

July 17, 4pm: Ages 13-18. Come play improv games and activities. No experience

necessary! Registration required for each individual session and opens four weeks prior to each program date. Register online or call 910-798-6393. New Hanover County Pine Valley Branch Library, 3802 S. College Rd.

DISCOVERY LAB: MISSION TO THE MOON

July 19, 2pm, Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity!

Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and fun self-guided discovery stations. Ideal for ages 5 and up and adult participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. www.capefearmuseum.com

WATER WORKS

July 19 and August 16, 9am-12pm. Ages 5 & under; $5 per child ( included with general admission). No pre-registration required. Ready for a day of Fit For Fun in the sun? Bring your swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothes and get ready to dash and play in the sprinklers! Cool off with some sweet, colorful ice pops! $5. Fit For Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St. www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/fit-for-fun-center

POWERFUL PARENTS

July 24, 3-4pm: $5 per adult; web registration is required by July 22—only 20 adults with strollers. Age of children in class: newborn to 2 years of age. Parents is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for parents and guardians with kids in tow. Each 45-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with songs, activities

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and fun for everyone involved! This class is being offered to parents and guardians of newborns to 2yrs, strollers are welcome! Fit For Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St

HAPPY WATERMELON DAY!

Aug. 3, 9am-1pm: Watermelon served at 10:30am! Ages 5 & under, $5 per child ( included with general admission).No pre-registration required. Ready for a day of Fit For Fun in the sun? Celebrate National Watermelon Day with some yummy watermelon and good friends! We’ll have lawn and water games, bubbles, and watermelon themed crafts. A watermelon snack will be served at 10:30 am/ Bring your swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothes and get ready to dash and play in the water! Fit For Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St.

SUPER KIDS

Aug. 9, 9am-noon: Ages 5 & under, $5 per child (included with general admission). No pre-registration required.Fit For Fun friends, Assemble! Join us for a day of supe dressup, games, and prizes that will help your little one embrace their inner hero. We will have crafts, cape-making, and medals for our heroic participants! Fit For Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St.

BIG KID DAYS

Mon. & Tues., Aug. 19-20, 9am-noon & 1-4pm, ages 9 & under. $5 per child (included with general admission). No pre-registration req. Enjoy some fun activities for big kids along with all normal offerings, Younger children welcome to play as usual. Fit For Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St.

recreational WALK WITH A DOC

Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA, George Anderson Dr.

WB SCENIC TOURS

Thurs., 10:30am: WB Scenic Tours birding boat cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek. Guided eco-cruises are educational boat tours designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. Topics explained during the boat ride will include: salt marsh function, wetland plants, and strong emphasis on shorebird/water bird ecology and identification. Birding tours are best when scheduled at low tide. • Sunset Tour of WB, Thurs., 5pm: Sunset with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours departs from the Blockade Runner Dock. Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset—it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also, from experience, this is the best time to sight dolphins in the bay. RSVP: 910-200-4002 or wbst3000@gmail.com.

WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HIKES AND BIRDING

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search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Halyburton, 4099. S. 17th St.

FIRST FRIDAY BIRD HIKES

8/2, 9am: Join parkstaff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants and point out year-round bird species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. 5 and up, free.

Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St.

TEEN GAME NIGHT

Ages: 13-17. Free, 6-9pm. Video games, board games, other activities and refreshments. Pre-registration required. MLK Center, 401 S. 8th St. 910-341-7866. wilmingtonrecreation.com. MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th St.

FREE RUNNING CLINICS

Every Mon. and Thurs.: Free Running Clinics for 6 weeks. Venue locations will be updated periodically on Noexcusestc.com and are designed for all levels. Clinics are limited to 25 runners to maintain that personal instruction level. Downtown Hills/Wade Park, Water St.

EARLY FLIGHT EXCURSION

Start your day on the water in search of wildlife and many of our feathered friends, while listening to interesting commentary about the rich history of this area. 2 hour cruise; full bar, serving coffee and the best Bloody Mary on the river. Photographers, birders, and nature buffs love the variety of wildlife and native plants that adorn the river banks. We may see osprey, alligators, sea turtles, and river otters, just to name a few. Bring your camera so you won’t forget the untouched beauty of this early morning adventure. Cruise through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. $10-$20. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S Water St.

KIDS YOGA

July 23, 6pm: A playful, casual and very active class encouraging children to explore their creativity. Dynamic postures presented in a simple step-by-step format. No experience is necessary, and this yoga class is offered to kids only, ages 4-10. Parents, please read the list of Kids Yoga Rules to your children before they enter into class!

Six Week Series, $60. Wilmington Yoga, 5329 Oleander Dr., Ste 200

classes/seminars CRAFTEEN MINI GARDENS

Crafty teens are invited for snacks and miniature garden making at Northeast Library.

Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure there are enough seats and supplies, register on calendar, NHCLibrary.org. 910-798-6371. NHC NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

SEASIDE YOGA

Wed., 8am: Join a certified teacher in our seaside gardens for a relaxing morning yoga practice. Perfect for all levels of experience. One hour practice. We partner with Longwave Yoga to provide relaxing and memorable yoga experiences daily at the resort. Blockade Runner Beach Resort. 275 Waynick Blvd.

ADULT CRAFTERNOONS

New monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at NHCLibrary.org; 910-798-6371or asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371.

1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

COMMUNITY YOGA

Join Longwave Yoga teachers on the 1st Saturday of each month as we come together as a community to support Plastic Ocean Project. Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class on the Whole Foods Market patio followed by a pint of kombucha, locally crafted by Panacea Brewing Co. Register day of at Whole Foods: $20 cash, BYOM (bring your own mat). Proceeds benefit Plastic Ocean Project, a local nonprofit with a mission to educate through field research, implement progressive outreach initiatives, and incubate solutions to address the global plastic pollution problem.

TWEEN YOGA

Thurs, 6pm: A playful, casual and very active class encouraging tween to explore their creativity. Dynamic postures presented in a simple step-by-step format. No experience is necessary, and this yoga class is offered to tweens only, ages 11-14. Wilmington Yoga, 5329 Oleander Drive, Ste. 200

FULL MOON BEACH YOGA

Surround yourself in nature in our full moon beach yoga class. Move and breathe to the sounds of mother ocean. Bathe in the light of the moon. Leave your mat at home. We recommend that you bring a beach towel.

We will meet on the sand at Tennessee Avenue in Carolina Beach. All levels welcome.

Preregister for this class; $16 drop-in or use your class pass. Salty Dog Yoga & Surf, 915 A North Lake Park Blvd. www.saltydogyogasurf.com

THE SPIRIT OF AHIMSA: SMARTFLOW

July 19, 2pm: Join Annie for a weekend devoted to cultivating the spirit of Ahimsa.

While typically translated as Non-violence, we’ll broaden our perspective to include the practices of acceptance, kindness and peace. In these challenging times in the world, lets use our practices to awaken to our tendencies towards even subtle self-violence—which may include ego-driven pushing, self-doubt, and an inability to see what is actually happening moment to moment. Instead, lets discover the sweet balance of effort and ease, passion and peace in our practices and commit to bringing that into our lives. $300 whole weekend $80 individual. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine #200. longwaveyoga.com.

PURCHASING ORGANIC FOODS

July 23, 6:30pm: Free info session with Dr. Arthur Annis, who will be debunking some common myths about what is healthy and teach you how to feed your body properly.

Ironclad Brewery, 115 North 2nd St.

MEDITATE AND CHILL

Join Jesse Stockton, Rachael Kinsey, Alexis Abbate + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm, Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath. Relax.

Let go. $10; no need to register in advance.

507 Castle St. www.terrasolsanctuary.com

CHANGING TIDE ARE YOU RIDING THE WAVE?

July 24-25: Established in 1950, the Wilmington Regional Safety and Health School is a non-profit organization committed to bringing important safety and health information to the public. It is the oldest such safety school in North Carolina. This year the school is offering 3 concurrent tracts for safety, medical and human resources professionals. CEU’s available for Physical Therapists and Nursing. Parking is free.

Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St. wilmingtonconventions.com.

lectures/literary KURE BEACH TURTLE TALK

Turtle Talk is held every Monday beginning June 10 through August 26 from 7pm-8pm.

The program is held at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park and Pavilion. Learn about local nesting sea turtles with the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

clubs/notices BIKE NIGHT

Bike Night at Mac’s Speed Shop, beer, bikes, BBQ. Featuring in concert: South Starr band playing great classic-southern R&R music!

Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer.

910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.

POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

Wed., 8am-1pm: Under the shade of the Magnolia and ancient Oak trees of Historic Poplar Grove Plantation you’ll find one of Wilmington’s longest running farmers’ markets. Come stroll the grounds, pick up a hot cup of coffee or icy cold lemonade and shop for farm fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, food and beverages of all types as well as artisan crafted goods. We are family friendly with activities for the kid’s and barnyard animals dropping by to say hello. Every Wednesday, 8am1pm, through September 25th for the 2019 season. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples.

ILM LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET

Wed., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

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FREE WINE TASTING

Sample some of the most delicious wines at SnS for free, with an optional $25 food pairing. Food pairings are designed specifically to go with each wine to bring out the fullest flavor of both. If you ever wanted to learn more about how to bring out the flavor of wine -n- food now you can experience a wonderful trip to flavor town. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7pm. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Place

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat., 8am-1pm: Local farmers, growers, producers and artisans to sell their goods directly to consumers, to encourage and promote the use of locally-grown farm products and artisan offerings. Vegetables, herbs, plants, annuals, perennials, native plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, NC wines, dog treats, eggs, honey, goat cheeses, seafood, kombucha, meats, marina & fra diavolo sauce, smoothies and more. Artisan works of handmade jewelry, woodwork, silkscreen t-shirts & totes, photography, bath & body products, pet accessories, pottery, drawings and more. N. Water St. in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the beautiful Cape Fear River. riverfrontfarmersmarket.org.

SWEET N SAVORY WINE TASTING

Wed, 5-8pm: Sample some of the most delicious wines you can try for free with optional $25 food pairing, designed specifically to go with each wine. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7 pm with his cool jazz styles.

Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Place

FOOD TRUCK ROUNDUP

July 20, 3pm: Poplar Grove’s 2nd annual Equine Rescue Food Truck Roundup! 10 food trucks offering a diverse array of culinary delights as well as an additional 6 dessert and beverage trucks. The Folkstone String Band will be playing on the front veranda of the manor house and this year we’ll have two bars set up serving wine/beer and specialty cocktails. Enjoy the music, eat some great food, peruse some select arts and craft vendors and bring a lawn chair and relax under the shady Oaks. Entry, free, onation to help our continued mission of care for the rescued horses of The Stables at Poplar Grove. 10200 US Hwy 17 N.

tours CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members.

Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90-minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.”

Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour of-

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fered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek.

Pre-reg. is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/GA or membership. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

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

Admission. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. hauntedwilmington.com

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR

Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast. This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecology.

Adult $45 Child $25 RSVP: 910-200-4002.

Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

OFF THE RECORD TOURS

Thurs., 6:30pm: Start your weekend early with gallery tours led by museum staff that are sometimes irreverent and silly, but always provide a charming and engaging behind-the-scenes perspective on current exhibitions. But what if I’m really thirsty before the tour? Join us for happy hour beforehand to loosen up your brain and chat about art. Brown Wing. CAM Members: Free, non-members. Museum admission. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

CEMETERY WALKING TOUR

July 20, 10am: A historical walking tour of NC”s oldest rural cemetery will be given by the Cemetery Superintendent, Eric Kozen, who will lead you on a journey through the past while discussing funerary art and telling tales of many who are buried in the cemetery. Tour is free for members of the Friends of Oakdale; $10 for non-members.

Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Oakdale Cementary, 520 N 15th St. www.oakdalecemetery.org.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. Also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area.

Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about

important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome. 910-763-8134

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Saturday each month. Free; drop-ins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@ lupusnc.org (877) 849-8271, x1. lupusnc. org. NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

PFLAG

First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a sixweek, no-cost grief program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner in Wilmington on Wed. through Aug. 14. The group will meet 10 a.m. to noon at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-7991 to register.

Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process.

If you or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, Lower Cape Fear Hospice is here to help. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavillion, 1406 Physicians Dr.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Those with Multiple Sclerosis, families and friends welcome. Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., at the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, 2131 S. 17th St. (behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital).

Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne (910) 232-2033 or Burt (910) 383-1368.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 19)

Orfield Laboratories is an architectural company that designs rooms for ultimate comfort. They sculpt the acoustic environment so sounds are soft, clear, and pleasant to the human ear. They ensure that the temperature is just right and the air quality is always fresh. At night the artificial light is gentle on the eyes, and by day the sunlight is rejuvenating. In the coming weeks, I’d love for you to be in places like this on a regular basis. According to my analysis of the astrological rhythms, it’s recharging time for you. You need and deserve an abundance of cozy relaxation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

I hope that during the next four weeks, you will make plans to expedite and deepen your education. You’ll be able to make dramatic progress in figuring out what will be most important for you to learn in the next three years. We all have pockets of ignorance about how we understand reality, and now is an excellent time for you to identify what your pockets are and to begin illuminating them. Every one of us lacks some key training or knowledge that could help us fulfill our noblest dreams, and now is a favorable time for you to address that issue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

In the next four weeks, you’re not likely to win the biggest prize or tame the fiercest monster or wield the greatest power. However, you could very well earn a second- or third-best honor. I won’t be surprised if you claim a decent prize or outsmart a somewhat menacing dragon or gain an interesting new kind of clout. Oddly enough, this less-than-supreme accomplishment may be exactly right for you. The lower levels of pressure and responsibility will keep you sane and healthy. The stress of your moderate success will be very manageable. So give thanks for this just-right blessing!

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Some traditional astrologers believe solar eclipses are sour omens. They theorize that when the Moon perfectly covers the Sun, as it did on July 2, a metaphorical shadow will pass across some part of our lives, perhaps triggering crises. I don’t agree with that gloomy assessment. I consider a solar eclipse to be a harbinger of grace and slack and freedom. In my view, the time before and after this cosmic event might resemble what the workplace is like when the boss is out of town. Or it may be a sign that your inner critic is going to shut up and leave you alone for a while. Or you could suddenly find that you can access the willpower and ingenuity you need as to change something about your life that you’ve been wanting to change. So I advise you to start planning now to take advantage of the upcoming blessings of the eclipse.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

contraption to fly up off the ground for 59 seconds. No one had ever done such a thing. Sixty-six years later, American astronauts succeeded at an equally momentous feat. They piloted a craft that departed from the Earth and landed on the surface of the moon. The first motorcycle was another quantum leap in humans’ ability to travel. Two German inventors created the first one in 1885. But it took 120 years before any person did a back-flip while riding a motorcycle. If I had to compare your next potential breakthrough to one or the other marvelous invention, I’d say it’ll be more metaphorically similar to a motorcycle flip than the moon-landing. It may not be crucial to the evolution of the human race, but it’ll be impressive—and a testament to your hard work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In the year 37 AD, Saul of Tarsus was traveling by foot from Jerusalem to Damascus, Syria. He was on a mission to find and arrest devotees of Jesus, then bring them back to Jerusalem to be punished. Saul’s plans got waylaid, however—or so the story goes. A “light from heaven” knocked him down, turned him blind and spoke to him in the voice of Jesus. Three days later, Saul’s blindness was healed, and he pledged himself to forevermore be one of those devotees of Jesus he had previously persecuted. I don’t expect a transformation quite so spectacular for you in the coming weeks, Scorpio.

But I do suspect you will change your mind about an important issue, and consider making a fundamental edit to your belief system.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You could be a disorienting or even disruptive influence to some people.

You may also have healing and inspirational effects. And yes, both of those statements are true. You should probably warn your allies that you might be almost unbearably interesting. Let them know you could change their minds and disprove their theories. But also tell them that if they remain open to your rowdy grace and boisterous poise, you might provide them with curative stimulation they didn’t even know they needed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Some children are repelled by the taste of broccoli. Food researchers at the McDonald’s restaurant chain decided to address the problem. In an effort to render this ultra-healthy vegetable more palatable, they concocted a version that tasted like bubble gum. Kids didn’t like it, though. It confused them. But you have to give credit to the food researchers for thinking inventively. I encourage you to get equally creative, even a bit wacky or odd, in your efforts to solve a knotty dilemma. Allow your brainstorms to be playful and experimental.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

What are you doing with the fertility and creativity that have been sweeping through your life during the first six months of 2019? Are you witheringly idealistic, caught up in perfectionistic detail as you cautiously follow outmoded rules about how to make best use of that fertility and creativity?

Or are you being expansively pragmatic, wielding your lively imagination to harness that fertility and creativity to generate transformations that will improve your life forever?

Spank yourself for me, please. Ten sound swats ought to do it. According to my astrological assessments, that will be sufficient to rein yourself in from the possibility of committing excesses and extravagance. By enacting this humorous yet serious ritual, you will set in motion corrective forces that tweak your unconscious mind in just the right way so as to prevent you from getting too much of a good thing; you will avoid asking for too much or venturing too far. Instead, you will be content with and grateful for the exact bounty you have gathered in recent weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Mythologist Joseph Campbell said that heroes are those who give their lives to something bigger than themselves. That’s never an easy assignment for anyone, but right now it’s less difficult for you than ever before.

As you prepare for the joyous ordeal, I urge you to shed the expectation that it will require you to make a burdensome sacrifice. Instead, picture the process as involving the loss of a small pleasure that paves the way for a greater pleasure. Imagine you will finally be able to give a giant gift you’ve been bursting to express.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your inspiration for the coming weeks is a poem by Piscean poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It begins like this: “The holiest of all holidays are those / Kept by ourselves in silence and apart; / The secret anniversaries of the heart, / When the full river of feeling overflows.” In accordance with astrological omens, Pisces, I invite you to create your own secret holiday of the heart, which you will celebrate at this time of year for the rest of your long life. Be imaginative and full of deep feelings as you dream up the marvelous reasons why you will observe this sacred anniversary. Design special rituals you will perform to rouse your gratitude for the miracle of your destiny.

In 1903, the Wright Brothers put wings on a heavy machine and got the

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