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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Historical renovation of B&B gets sticky with mortar

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CEMENTING TALENT: Gwenyfar begins the attempt to master the art of mortaring. Stock photos

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his will teach me humility.” I shook my head and headed back out into the yard. I hit the “stop and get a drink of water before you collapse from heat exhaustion” point in the ongoing process of attempting to learn the fine art of mortar repointing.

an encouraging smile. As a musician, I hoped she would. You start with “do re mi” and work up to Mozart, but sometimes you stop at “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” Right now, I am aspiring to a “Row, Row, Row” that is passable enough to repoint the mortar on the front of the house.

When I say “fine art,” there is not a bit of sarcasm in it. If I have ascertained anything in the last few weeks, it is that mortar is indeed an art in every sense.

I have started in a hidden corner of the backyard, obscured by 8-foot azaleas. It was a conscious choice because right now I have the mortar repointing equivalent of macaroni and fingerpaint on construction paper the teacher has written “I love grandma” underneath.

“Do you want to fix the crack in the mortar before I paint the window?” Elise queried.

She was working on a window that faced the street—one everyone can see.

I shook my head. “This is going to take some practice before I am ready to do this in an area people can see.”

“I understand,” she nodded and gave me

“It stayed in. That’s good!” Elise pointed to my latest attempt. She is very encouraging; she is also right.

Last week my mortar was coming out as soup rather than cake batter. The first attempt

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just slipped out of the bricks and sprayed itself across the wall.

“Did you write your initials in the mix in the bucket? Did they stay?” Jock asked when I came home in tears.

“Yes, sweetheart, I did—and, yes, they stayed. Though it might work for peanut shellers, it doesn’t work for brick mortar.”

“Well, OK, then ... sorry.” He gave me one of his “confused when dealing with woman” looks. Do I offer advice or walk away? He was clearly debating in his head. He took a chance, despite having lifetime experience dealing with the opposite gender.

“Did you add more dry mix? You know, once you do your dry mix with the sand, you can still add more powder.”

Cement has dominated much of Jock’s life

for the last 15 years since his invention of the peanut sheller. Countless nights have found him back at his shop after 11 p.m., pulling shellers out of molds when they are at the right hardness but still soft enough to easily slide from the mold. So my newfound interest in mortar is right in his wheelhouse.

Except this is a little different than building a machine out of concrete. I’ve got cracks and holes in thin lines of mortar between bricks on a vertical surface. Trying just to get mortar in between the bricks is frustrating under the best of circumstances. Getting it to stay put and look pretty is even harder. I, suddenly, for the very first time in my life, sympathize with beauty-pageant stage mothers.

Cement is one of the most common building materials on the planet. Part of why Jock likes it for building peanut shellers is it can be acquired anywhere on the globe for

pretty cheap. What we think of as cement is Portland Cement (the name on the patent), which was developed in the UK in the late 1700s and refined in the early 1800s. Lime cement was the industry standard up until Portland Cement came along and cornered the market because it would turn over or set up faster and stronger—which meant we could build more stuff, more quickly.

As some may no doubt remember from high-school history class, it came about during the period of the Industrial Revolution— which brought more people to city centers for factory jobs, and created a demand for housing that led to a building boom. The attributes of Portland Cement over lime cement made it a natural choice for any builder trying to maximize profits.

Making it involves heating cement kilns to incredibly high temperatures and producing ash waste. The environmental impacts are significant, as anyone who lived here during the battle to keep Titan Cement at bay will remember. So it really is the ultimate “Not In My Back Yard” problem. We all use it, we all need it, but no one wants it made where the air they breathe and water they drink are at stake. But it is ubiquitous because it works.

“You need gloves,” Virginia Wright-Frierson told me a few months back. Famous for (among many accomplishments) building the Bottle Chapel at Airlie Gardens, she spent a good chunk of time with mortar to hold the bottles in place. She was right: The mortar will suck every ounce of moisture out of the skin—especially hands.

But it has done even more: stretched my abilities and faith in myself. This is what I have learned over the last week: 1. When cutting the old mortar out from between bricks, it’s important to be higher than the angle grinder. I can’t work it above my head and have everything spray into my eyes, face and hair.

2. For verticals, the air chisel works better.

3. Mortar dust gets in places I never imagined: eyelashes, ears, the crook of your elbow...

4. When using a tipped bag (like for cake decorating) to apply mortar, it’s important to be above the brick so gravity helps.

5. Do not mess with the mix ratio!

6. The fine tool can be my best friend.

7. If it gets on the end of the nose, trying to rub it off will make it much worse. Just live with it.

8. The rain barrels were worth every penny. Mortar repointing takes a lot of water—

9. As Scarlett O’Hara noted, “Tomorrow is another day.” Sometimes it’s important to walk away and think for a bit; other times, just let the mortar set overnight.

10. Mortar repointing must be mastered only with practice, like all arts: learning the feel and developing a sense and skill with it.

Next week I get to try to wash the haze off the brick with muriatic acid. In the meantime, my friends John and Elise have been scraping down, caulking, priming, and painting the windows and front porch. We are about a month away from having all the first-floor windows finished.

It might take me the better part of the year to finish the mortar repointing at this rate.

But, not only will I be more certain about the future of the house, I will have the satisfaction of having learned to do something I didn’t think I could do—and sticking it out in spite of setbacks.

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BY: JOHN WOLFE

ast Monday the Downtown Business Alliance hosted a panel of speakers from Clean Cape Fear—a group upstarted by Cape Fear River Watch and other local professionals, scientists and concerned citizens—to answer questions business owners may have regarding GenX in our waterways. Around 40 business owners from the greater downtown area gathered at Dram + Morsel on S. Front Street to hear the panel speak: Dr. Larry Cahoon, Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette, Jim Flechtner from the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, and Jessica Cannon, co-founder of the grassroots community activist group Suit Up Wilmington. As well Cannon is a mother of three and former OBGYN who is familiar with “the dangers that can come in small quantities.” Former Mayor Harper Peterson moderated the discussion.

Terry Espy, owner of Momentum Companies and president of the Downtown Business Alliance, said DBA hosted the panel because business owners were concerned about how they should respond when customers call with questions. “We just keep hearing ‘Fear Factor,’” she said.

Business owners were asking for a good protocol, one that presumably won’t scare away customers. Many are stuck in their businesses all day and can’t always make other GenX panels that have been happening. Since many downtown businesses are closed on Monday, DBA chose to bring the panel to them, instead.

“It’s not a matter of saying who’s at fault,” Espy said. “From this point, we know they’re not dumping it anymore [so the company says—still waiting on tests to come in to confirm that fact]. Through the summer and the tourist season, when a guest calls and asks for information, what do we tell them?”

Many hotel and short-term rental owners have begun stocking water bottles in their rooms. Espy, who owns two shortterm rentals herself, says she has included a short paragraph alongside the bottled water: “I’m sure you’ve been made aware we’ve been experiencing some issues with our water system, but it’s safe to bathe in, everything’s good, we will be leaving water bottles in the facility. It’s your choice if you’d like to use them to brew the coffee, etcetera, but, you know, we’ve been a long

time here drinking this, and we’re still here.” encore spoke with Christopher McGarvey, brewmaster at Front Street Brewery, who had a slightly different view, given he couldn’t just start brewing his beer with bottled water. Most of the time, he said, he’s below decks and has limited interaction with customers, but he doesn’t think there has been much of a ripple in their business.

“We’re grateful for that,” he told. Yet, he noted that as it becomes more a public issue, known by people outside of town and possibly by tourists, he suspects it absolutely will affect downtown businesses. Front Street is invested in finding solutions to this problem, he said, preferably through collective action, but if that takes too long, they are already looking into solutions for just their own business.

“Brewers normally brag about their water,” he said. “And now it’s an embarrassment—to the whole town. It’s not our fault, but how we respond to it is showing our values as a community. If we solve it all together, then it doesn’t have to be each business solving it all on their own... [but] one way or another, we’re going to get our customers clean, safe water.”

Lots of local media coverage has shown GenX is still a very small percent of the total load of perfluorinated compounds found in the Cape Fear River. Chemours, a shootoff of DuPont, has been dumping from the Fayetteville Works site, which they claim they’ve stopped doing. As a community, we don’t want it in our river to begin with; filtering it out secondarily should not be our problem with which to contend. Alas, here we are.

Dr. Cahoon spoke in depth about activated charcoal filters and reverse osmosis filtration, which many have been utilizing in attempt to prevent GenX from seeping into our tap water. But there really isn’t a secondary solution right now; activated charcoal, he said, is reasonably effective for the previous PF compound, C8, which GenX was introduced to replace. But it’s less effective for GenX. More so, Dr. Cahoon noted it’s highly unlikely that activated charcoal would remove the most abundant PF compound in the river, PFO3OA (a.k.a. “DuPont’s Terrible Enfant”). The relative sizes of the molecules is problematic; in fact, C8 was so named because it has eight carbon atoms, which makes it a relatively large structure. GenX, also called C6, has only six carbons, making it a smaller molecule. DuPont’s Terrible Enfant only has three carbons, making it

small enough to pass through most filters whether CFPUA could be a litigant, Jim Fletcher said the environmental law firm and possibly reverse osmosis as well. the utility has hired, Brooks Pierce, is workAs Riverkeeper Burdette pointed out, ing to answer that question. They haven’t “The best solution is not a reverse osmosis discussed litigation yet, he said. “The utility system under your sink. It is for the comwill pursue all options.” pany to stop discharge of perfluorinated compounds into our drinking water.”

Meanwhile, results are in from CFPUA’s independent tests. On July 12, the utility anOne way to make sure this happens, Burnounced the results collected on June 26 dette continued, is for the public to comment showed a drop to 149 parts per trillion (ppt) on the discharge permit Chemours needs in the raw river water and 156 ppt in the finfrom the state to continue operating. Right ished treated water. On July 3, finished wanow, their permit is up for renewal. The very ter numbers had dropped to 55.4 ppt. The minute a draft permit is issued, Burdette utility has pledged to continue “three-daypromised, he will put in a formal request to a-week testing until levels of GenX remain the state for a public hearing so everyone consistently low.” While this is reassuring, it gets to weigh in. The collective voice of the is important to continue to stress there are Downtown Business Alliance would be an other perfluorinated compounds in the river important one, he urged. besides GenX, some of which have been “This is not a system we don’t get to have found at levels 113 times higher. The intera say in,” Burdette said. “We have an op- national maximum safe level for exposure portunity to participate in the process, and to all compounds is 90 ppt. [the DBA] represents the interests of a lot Also, on July 13, NCDEQ issued a press of people.” release stating additional sources of GenX Dr. Cahoon, who also teaches a forensic coming from the Fayetteville Works site had environmental class at UNCW, spoke about been identified and, thankfully, stopped. Apthe elephant in the room: legal options. parently, after the June 21 process change “We’re looking at an environmental crime,” by the company, which rerouted wastewater he said. He claims the federal Clean Wa- to tanker trucks, high levels of the chemiter Act had been violated by the company’s cal were still found in the discharge pipe. discharge (though currently the act itself They discovered “additional discharge was is also being dismantled in some regard). coming from several areas of the plant,” Under that federal law, he said, individuals according to DEQ. “We confirmed during have a legal right to pursue redress—to set our inspection that the company halted a wrong right by compensation or punish- the affected industrial activities at the plant ment of the wrongdoer. “Every one of us is and stopped the additional wastewater a potential plaintiff,” he said. discharge,” DEQ Secretary Michael ReIn Parkersburg, West Virginia, a lawsuit gan said. DEQ will continue to collect waagainst Chemours and DuPont resulted ter samples until late July, and will decide in a settlement of $670 million, plus ad- how to move forward after results from ditional pending lawsuits totaling nearly data testing are procured, according to the a billion dollars altogether. When asked press release.

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What could go wrong? Canadian company Bad Axe Throwing announced in June it is bringing its unusual entertainment concept to Denver. It’s “like darts, but on steroids,” says founder Mario Zelaya. Customers provide their own food and beer and learn how to throw axes at targets. “We’ll be bringing along the competitive league side as well. That means that folks in Denver can sign up ... and compete at a global level,” Zelaya said.

SMOOTH REACTIONS

Did you say french fries or FRESH fries?

Eiram Chanel Amir Dixson, 25, made a point of ordering fresh french fries at a Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Wendy’s drive-thru in May. When the exchange between the dissatisfied Dixson and a Wendy’s worker escalated, the employee threw a soda at Dixson, and Dixson fired back by spraying Mace through the drive-thru window. Police charged Dixson with one count of using tear gas to immobilize.

Rachel Borch, 21, of Hope, Maine, was out for a run in June when a raccoon attacked her. Thinking quickly, Borch grabbed the animal and, despite being bitten, ran to a puddle on the trail and held its head underwater until it drowned. (BONUS: Borch’s father retrieved the dead raccoon and delivered it for rabies testing in a Taste of the Wild dog food bag.)

INSULT TO INJURY

It was dark in the wee hours of June 30 in Jacksonville, Florida, and Cedric Jelks, 38, probably never saw the loaded gun on the driver’s seat of his car as he got in, but he certainly felt it after the gun went off, wounding his manhood. When police investigating the report of a gunshot wound arrived at the hospital Jelks was taken to, they added possible firearms charges to his pain after discovering Jelks had a prior conviction for cocaine possession.

WHY NOT?

A driver in Zhenjiang, China, took drivethru service to the next level on June 10 when he carefully pulled his tiny automobile through the front doors of a convenience store, requested a package of potato chips and a bottle of yogurt, paid for his purchase and reversed through the doors with the cashier’s guidance. Surveillance video shows the cashier waving and saluting as the car

pulls away. He posited that the driver might have been avoiding getting out of his car in the rain.

FINER POINTS OF THE LAW

A restaurant owner near Florence, Italy, was ordered to pay 2,000 euros in fines in June after judges in Italy’s highest court declared it illegal to keep lobsters on ice in restaurants because it causes them undue suffering. “The suffering caused by detaining the animals while they wait to be cooked cannot be justified,” the judges ruled.

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In a fit of law abidance, a resident of Yorkshire, England, called that country’s emergency phone number to report that Queen Elizabeth II was not wearing her seatbelt as she departed the Palace of Westminster on June 21 after delivering her traditional speech at the State Opening of Parliament.

Police warned that the 999 system is meant to be used only for emergencies.

BRIGHT IDEAS

Smoke bombs aren’t just for celebrating our nation’s birth! Mike Tingley of Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, burned his garage to the ground on July 3 when he used smoke bombs to try to rid the structure of a bees’ nest. When firefighters from three townships arrived, fireworks stored in the garage were shooting into the sky. “We really weren’t going to celebrate the Fourth of July so much,” Tingley said. His home, which was not attached to the garage, was not damaged.

OOPS!

Jerry Lynn of Ross, Pennsylvania, is continually haunted by the result of a minor mishap 13 years ago while drilling a hole in the wall of his living room. During his project, an alarm clock fell through the hole and to the floor behind the wall. Since then, the alarm sounds dutifully at 7:10 p.m. (Eastern standard time) every day.

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Ventura County, California, sheriff’s officers charged three produce workers with grand theft fruit after they were caught making unauthorized cash sales of avocados from a ripening facility. Joseph Valenzuela, 38, Carlos Chavez, 28, and Rahim Leblanc, 30, liquidated up to $300,000 worth of offthe-books avocados. “It’s a big product here in California,” said Sgt. John Franchi. “Everybody loves avocados.”

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ECLECTIC EXPLORATION:

Swanky Tiger sets out to explore the south and new sounds, heads to Reggie’s BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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he Brooklyn-based rockers of Swanky Tiger worked on their latest EP, “Mechanical Nightmares” (June 2017), for the better part of a year. Rather than saving songs for the studio and releasing them after, they perfected them on the road first.

While an unusual move for the band—made up of Oliver Mashburn (guitar, vocals), Will Rockefeller (guitar), Michael Glendening (bass, keys), and Clemens Grassmann (drums)—it was a conscious decision to go outside the box.

“It’s been a totally different process by which we’ve come across these songs,” Rockefeller explains. “A lot of times, when we would record or commit to something, we would come back and say, ‘Oh, God! This could be so much better.’ This way we could get a real feel for the song—get inside it first.

I feel we’ve made a much deeper record than we had previously.”

fuller than they were in terms of keys and such,” he tells. “There’s two big rock songs and no room for anything on those. There’s a blues song we felt really should stay one guitar and one bass. And then the song that does have keys [‘All I Want’]—it’s just a texture to sort of bolster a musical point.”

Swanky Tiger’s debut, “Empires” (2015), was more of a straight-forward punk album.

With “Mechanical Nightmares,” they wanted to change rhythms and keys that seemed to show up in a lot of songs. They wanted to push themselves another direction.

“While I think this record is undoubtedly Swanky Tiger,” Rockefeller clarifies, “the music is purposefully varied and more eclectic. There’s blues, there’s pop, there’s metal-inspired stuff. . . . We wanted to produce a record way more consciously.”

“I Saw the Light” was a track that morphed quite a bit from stage to stage and then to studio. Rockefeller estimates it went through four iterations before they landed on a final version.

“It started out as a Metallica-chugging song, and it turned into something a little more sophisticated,” he tells. “We kept moving pieces around—trying to make the chorus bigger. The chorus never sat right. Mike and I just sat with it for a year or year and

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They’d like to explore other instrumentals again, with more keys and such, as well as circle back to the new-age-electronic-meets-rock sound. Rather than pursue a full-length record next, Swanky Tiger really plans to stretch their legs in a series of follow-up EPs. Because they’ve started writing more eclectically, the result is having a lot of songs that really don’t have SWANKY 2.0: NYC’s Swanky Tiger will play much to do with each other on an album.

Reggie’s this week. Photo by Michael Koh. While “Mechanical Nightmares” is a taste of what’s to come, Rockefeller estimates three a half, continually changed things, added more EPs are coming: one focused on heavy rock, another on blues and, of all things, a things, took things away...” country record.

They got carried away at times, too: more “We want something in there for everykeys, more lead lines, more texturing. They ran the risk of overworking the song to find its body,” he continues. “We tout ourselves as a hard-rock band. . . . [But] we all cut our teeth perfect form. on blues, and we tend to be pretty good at it, “We’d have to rein each other in some- so we sort of felt like it was natural because times,” Rockefeller admits. “When we actualwe kept making these blues things or jams ly recorded, we ended up adding even more in songs. . . . I think country’s always been stuff. Still, I think it turned out well. We’re in our periphery as far as music we like more proud of this record than anything else.” and listen to—especially recently with acts Swanky Tiger also brought on guest vo- like Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson. calists for some of the tracks. Both Kathleen Country has become more accessible to Fogarty and J. Chris Griffin back up the track northerners, as it were.” on “Mechanical Nightmares,” while FogThough their homebase in Brooklyn may arty also sings backup on “All I Want” and not be the most open to country twang, he “I Saw the Light.” Ultimately, they thought knows fans below the Mason Dixon will prothe added harmonies would make it a fun vide a bit of inspiration. As it turns out, one record, whether hearing it live or at home. of their next stopovers is at Reggie’s 42nd Nevertheless, the added vocals were never Street Tavern. But the crowd at Reggie’s likesomething they thought or planned to do ly won’t hear any country songs in the works. before. They gradually started testing the “The country EP isn’t fully developed,” Rockwaters with harmonies. efeller says. “It’s not show ready. If it were, we “Mike and I would start singing at practice would be on it for sure.” and then at shows—depending on how ineSwanky Tiger will play with garage-folk briated we got,” Rockefeller quips. “When it band The Menders from Gastonia, NC, and came time to make the record . . . we wanted Wilmington-based Sunset Kings. to take the idea we had brewing from shows and practices, and run with it and make our voices more beautiful, so we used some betSwanky Tiger ter singer than us.”

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Opening acts: The Menders and Sunset Kings • Cover: $7 Sat., July 22, at 9:30 p.m.

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All songs were written and composed by Mashburn, Rockefeller and Glendening.

While “Empires” was heavy on electro-chainsaw bass, these four songs are guitar- and drum-driven.

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COME ONE, COME ALL:

Opera Wilmington’s ‘Carmen’ comes to stage as part of Lumina Fest teaches music at Lumberton Junior High, the character of Carmen is her first starring role.

Holmes concurs with Rallis that all aspects of the production, including cast, music, set, costumes, and directing function at a very high level. “Working with such a professional cast and crew is a great honor—it’s phenomenal!” she says.

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ne of North America’s most popular operas, Georges Bizet’s “Carmen,” will be presented by Opera Wilmington (OW) on the main stage of UNCW’s Cultural Arts Building. Directed by Kristen Brogdon, a former Spoleto intern, “Carmen” performances bookend the Lumina Festival of the Arts, which also features theatre, dance, film, and visual art, all under the auspices of UNCW’s Office of the Arts. The exciting production, co-directed by Nancy King and Frank Trimble, consists of a cast that includes professionals, UNCW students, and a chorus of 12 children, ages 10 to 16.

“This month we held our first two-week music camp for kids and it was great,” King says, who is UNCW’s coordinator of vocal performance. “The children created their own characters for ‘Carmen,’ designed costumes and even helped sew simple aprons or vests. The production crew invited these young people to paint the set, and helped with the whole effort.”

In its fourth year, OW is now the official opera company-in-residence at UNCW. Since the campus is quieter in the summer, Brogdon put her head together with OW’s president, Jenny Callison, about drawing more tourists to the university. They consulted with OW’s artistic director, also Nancy King, set designer Max Lydy, and costume designer Mark Sorensen (all UNCW staff) about creating an artistic celebration. Thus, the Lumina Festival of the Arts was born.

“Our aim is to dispel the elitist myth of opera,” King explains. “The plot for ‘Carmen’ appeals to everyone. It has dancing, fun, mayhem, and murder—all universal themes. Snippets of its arias (think, ‘Toreador!’) are played on TV everyday. If you’re going to get your feet wet with opera, ‘Carmen’ is the one!”

As an educator, King wants the whole community, as well as tourists, to feel invited. They especially want to connect with folks of all ages who haven’t been exposed to opera. “We just spent two weeks with the children’s chorus, and they were thoroughly entertained!” she says.

The “Carmen” performance for Friday, July 28, is also billed “family night” with discount tickets for families of four. On site will be a Poor Piggy’s BBQ food truck starting at 5:30 p.m., and beer will be sold. Productions begin at 7 p.m.

Folks can see and hear for themselves on July 21, 23, 28, and 30. For tickets and more information, call 910-962-3500, or go to uncw.edu/arts/lumina.

DETAILS: Carmen

OW’s Callison, King and board brainstormed two different ideas around the small but inviting role of Lillas Pastia, the barkeep in Act 2. First, several bartenders were invited to concoct a recipe for sangria, and opera lovers tasted each one and voted on their favorite. There was a tie between Caprice Bistro’s Darren Mulvenna for his East Coast Sangria (a spicy red wine), and Platypus and Gnome’s Jake Sullivan for Bel Canto Blanc (a sweet white). In addition to delicious Spanish theme cuisine, these wines will be served at the opening gala, July 21st at 5:30 p.m in the Watson School of Education lobby next to the Cultural Arts Building.

Mulvenna and Sullivan will be present to answer questions.

July 21 and 28, 7 p.m.

July 23 and 30, 3 p.m.

UNCW’s Cultural Arts Building, Main Stage • 601 S. College Rd. Chelsea Keane Holmes plays the free- Tickets: $20-$50 spirited Carmen. Although she’s played violin uncw.edu/arts/lumina/festival.html and sung since she was 5 years old, and now

Second, several businesses and nonprofits were asked to sponsor one of their executives to play the cameo role of Pastia.

Again, there was a tie—between Cape Fear Literacy Council’s board president Craig Snow and Cape Fear Clinic’s executive director and 2014 Healthcare Hero nominee John Devaney. Unfortunately, Devaney has bowed out due to sudden family health concerns, and Bo Dean, another community leader and volunteer, will take his place.

Therefore, Snow will play the bartender in the first two productions, and Dean will perform in the last two.

Conductor Joe Hickman, along with cast members Liz McKay Field (playing “good girl” Micaela) and Dr. Michael Rallis (playing Don Jose, who “kills the bad girl”), all agree the production value of “Carmen” is first class.

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EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

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Selah Dubb (6pm; Free; Reggae)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

GRiZMAS (6pm; $32.50-$60; Dance, Electronic) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free) —Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth St.

Kevin Barnett (7pm, 9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Cross Creek (7pm; Free; Acoustic Duo)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Nelson & the Rock-a-fellas (7pm; $3)

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—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Josh Lewis (7:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

THURSDAY

—Slainte Monkey Junction, 5607 Carolina Beach Rd., Unit 100

Paleo Sun & Pepes Tacos (8pm; Free; Rock) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

The Southern Belles (9pm; Cover TBD; Rock, Country, Funk) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St. BELLES OF THE SOUTH: The Southern Belles are heading to The Whiskey on Friday, July 21, for a southern night of rock, country, funk and everything in between. Courtesy photo.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St., Unit F

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Laura McLean’s Songwriter Showcase (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Adrenaline Mob (8pm; $12-$19.50; Heavy Metal) —The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

Supersuckers and Sweetfeed (8pm; $12-$15) —Reggie’s 42nd St Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Drive; 910509-0805

Trae Pierce and The T-Stones (10pm; Cover TBD; Funk) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Adam Quinn (3pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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Lisa De Novo (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Bantum Rooster (6:30pm; Free; Dance, Party, Funk) —Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr.

Music and Fireworks (6:30pm; Free)

—Pleasure Island, Carolina Beach Blvd.

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Da Howlies (7pm; Free; Island Rock)

—Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd.; 910-458-2000

Jason Jackson (7pm; Free; Rock, Country) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Acoustic Blues Jam (7pm; $3)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Lumina Festival: Mozart Jubilee (7:30pm; $6-$20)

Just Yesterday (9pm; Free; ‘90s Covers, Originals) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St., 910-763-4133

SATURDAY, JULY 22

GRiZMAS (6pm; $32.50-$60; Dance; Electronic) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

James Jarvis (6pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—Candle Nut Restaurant, 21 N. Front St.

Kevin Barnett (7pm, 9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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$3 Miller Lite $4 Deep Eddy Lemon Drop shots $5 Deep Eddy Grapefruit and Soda All floors open

$2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Wells, 1/2 price bottles of wine $2 off a dozen oysters Live music from Jeremy Norris

$3 Corona/ Corona lt • $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary Live music from L-Shape Lot duo 3pm and Clay Crotts 8pm

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Band on Fire (7pm; Free; Pop, Rock, R&B)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

Jon Shain (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

The Clams (8pm; Free; Eclectic Rock)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

Josh Lewis (8pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

Josh Lewis (10pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Lagerhead’s, 35 N. Lumina Ave.

The Corey Hunt Band & Catch the Food Truck (8pm; Free; Country)

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Lumina Festival: Wilmington Latin Dance Salsa Party (8:30pm; Free)

—Porches Cafe, 1030 Chair Rd, Castle Hayne

FRIDAY

MONDAY

Overtyme (7pm; Free; Soul, Classic Rock, Funk)

—UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr.

Live Music & Great Food (6pm; Free)

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon

—Hoplite Pub Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—UNCW Amphitheatre, 601 S. College Rd.

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Swanky Tiger, The Menders, Sunset Kings (9pm; $7; Heavy Rock)

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

Belly Dance Showcase (9pm; $10)

MONDAY, JULY 24

Port City Trivia with Dutch (7:30pm; Free)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 140 Hays Lane #B15

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-763-2223

Gypsy Open Mic Mondays & Micros (8pm; Free)

Travis Shallow and Bob Russell Band (9:30pm; Free; Roots)

Monday Parade: Litt and Friends (9pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Wild Root and Medicated Sunfish (10pm; Cover TBD; Indie, Rock)

TUESDAY, JULY 25

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

SUNDAY, JULY 23

Josh Lewis (5:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Henry’s Restaurant, 2508 Independence Blvd.

Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

Josh Lewis (12pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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

—The Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.

—Pilot House Restaurant, 2 Ann St.

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS

Sunday DJ Pop-up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-763-2223

Benny Hill Jazz Jam (7pm; Free)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

GOLDFISH! Open Mic (7pm; Free; Comedy)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Lumina Festival: Ernest Turner Piano Trio (7:30pm; $6-$20)

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 910-962-3500

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7:30pm; Free) —Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, 111 Grace St.

Sunday Funday (9pm; Free)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Randy McQuay (7pm; Free; Roots, Blues) Tues Night Contra Dance (7:30pm; $5)

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Josh Lewis (6:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Dr.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Che Apalache (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Lumina Festival: NC Guitar Quartet’s Carmen Suite (7:30pm; $6-$20) —UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr.

Perpetual Groove Acoustic (8pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

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CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

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DOUBLE FEATURE: The Steel Wheels have two shows in NC this month, starting at Neighborhood Theatre in CLT on July 22, then Motorco in Durham on July 23. Photo by Sandlin Gaither GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 WEST LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 7/29: Straight No Chaser and Postmodern Jukebox NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 7/19: Johnny Fly Co, Millennial, Victoria Victoria 7/21: Steady Rollin Bob Margolin 7/22: The Steel Wheels 7/26: Patty Griffin and Lee Ann Womack 7/28: Toad the Wet Sprocket and Beta Play 7/30: Jimmy Herring and the Invisible Whip THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 7/22: Phantogram and Tycho 7/28: Drop !t featuring Zomboy THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 7/21: Jidenna 7/22: Enrage Against the Machine RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 7/19: Idina Menzel 7/20: Slayer, Lamb of God and Behomoth 7/22: Rebulation 7/27: Logic MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 7/23: Steel Wheels 7/29: Eric Roberson

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IGNITING INSPIRATION: Cofounder of ACME Arts is memorialized in exhibiton

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

n October 5, 2016, the Wilmington art community was devastated by the passing of one of their own. Rick Mobbs, a talented painter and sculptor, was a founding member of ACME Art Studios.

Ultimately, he was one of the driving forces behind the local art scene as we know it today. In his memory, preserved in his paintings, drawings and sculptures, ACME Art Studios will host a retrospective exhibition of Mobbs’ artwork lent from family, friends and private collections on July 28.

“Rick inspired so many of us to be better artists with his incredible work ethic,” ACME member and event curator Fritzi Huber says. “It was almost unorthodox how he was always working. He was an incredible painter, very spontaneous, and always had a creative eye out.”

Mobbs was particularly known for his versatile style. From his whimsical paint-

really looking for a project, but his enthusiasm was so contagious.”

ings of myth and imagination, to realistic landscapes and portraits, Mobbs’ abilities adhered to a wide range of genres. He lent his skills to the sets of over 80 films, including “A Walk to Remember,” “The Notebook,” “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood,” and “The Book of Eli.”

Mobbs eventually moved from Wilmington to New Mexico with his wife Naomi Swinton and family in 2006. This impact he left on the art community in the Port City, however, has always lingered.

“I met Rick in 1990,” Huber states. “I went to see a group doing life drawing on 4th and Castle streets, at the suggestion of Pam Toll, another ACME founder. We crossed paths a lot since he was a painter in the film industry, and my family was involved in the film industry as well. We became fast friends. He was a great person to be around.”

“It’s funny: Everyone I’ve approached about loaning Rick’s pieces for the show have all been very happy to be a part of it,” Huber says. “I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect when I first started collecting the pieces for the show. There will even be a few select pieces of his for sale.”

While most on display are Mobbs’ paintings, some works are collaborations with other fellow artists from the ‘90s. The exhibit will include a series of silhouettes cut out of rusted sheet metal, and even unconventional work, like a white dinner jacket painted over with battle scenes.

During this time, Mobbs and several fellow artists—with the common goal of igniting community creativity and involvement in the arts—were having weekly meetings at Mobbs studio. The small space on Castle Street served as home base for coordinating community art shows—unREMEMBERING RICK: “Mobius Heart or Red Wheelbarrow” by Rick Mobbs wiill be on display at ACME through August. Courtesy image.

til the group decided to move into the old carpet warehouse on N. 5th Street—now known as ACME Art Studios. With the new large space, the group was able to open the doors to more artists over the years. It has made ACME a haven for creativity, to which Mobbs was a mentor to many ACME artists.

“He would bring items to the studio out of the blue sometimes,” Huber recalls, “whether it was roof tiles, suitcases or whatever, and ask if we felt inspired to use them for a new project. It wasn’t like anyone was ever

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“We’ve all come by his work in different ways,” Huber mentions. “I’m showing one of his pieces that he traded me for one of mine. We also have a few people that received his work as gifts, but most of it was purchased.”

Huber recalls stumbling upon one of Mobbs’ creations at a friend’s house by coincidence. “After I realized it was one of Rick’s, I told them about the show and asked if they would like to lend it,” she says.

“They took it right off the wall and handed it to me.”

Throughout her collection process, Huber has noticed the number of newer Wilmington artists taken with Mobbs’ work. “A lot of artists in town weren’t in Wilmington during the time Rick was here, and when they see his work they’re blown away,” Huber adds.

The opening reception for Rick Mobbs Memorial Exhibition will take place at ACME Art Studios on Friday, July 28, 6-9 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display through August 20. Admission to the exhibit is free to the general public. Some prints and select works will be for sale.

DETAILS:

Rick Mobbs Memorial Exhibition

July 28, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

On display through August 29 ACME Art Studios • 711 N. 5th Ave. www.facebook.com/acmeartstudios

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GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Our annual Artist’s Choice Show will be opening on August 11. Deadline to enter is June 30th. We must have your entry form, fee and jpegs of your submissions by that date. Our guest juror this year will be Todd Carignan. Download the entry form at artexposure50.com or call for entries. Send jpegs to artexposure50@gmail.com. Any NC artist over the age of 18 is allowed to submit up to two works for consideration.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19thcentury horse stable and exhibits original art by a diverse group of artists. “Elements of Creation: New Art” features Brian Evans (ceramics), Georgeann Haas (acrylic and mixed media on paper), and Judy Hintz Cox (oil and mixed media on canvas) and continues through July 29.

The gallery is open until 9pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights. Special upcoming events include: “Slinging Paint with Mark Gansor” on Sat., July 22, and Aug. 26, 3-5pm. Mark will create original acrylic paintings on canvas; refreshments served; open and free to the public.

The gallery is partnering with Checker Cab productions, PinPoint and Platypus & Gnome on art openings and champagne toasts: “Let it Be: Art by Judy Hintz Cox” features large oil and mixed media paintings at PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market St. “I Spy: Art by Naomi Jones” features acrylic paintings of diverse wildlife at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front St. Both exhibits continue through Aug. 21.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

24 N. Front St. (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and an expanded showroom with stunning collections from both new and returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

Cureent Exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available.

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts. Our clients include many major museums.

EXPO 216

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com Last chance to see the phenomenally successful Ocean Plastic exhibit before it closes.

July 28 ends the one-year run of our inaugural exhibit. The final Fourth Friday Gallery Night features a pop-up auction, music by The Swing Shifters, and appearances by Bag Lady and Ninja Turtle, who will be distributing small gifts.

After that, Expo 216 is closed for the month of August to install our coming Death & Dying exhibit which will open on September 6.

At which point, normal business hours will resume. Meanwhile, join us for our Second Annual Fashion Show on August 18. Tickets are free on our website.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, fabric art, pottery, sculpture, turned and carved wood and

artisan-created jewelry. There are two onsite kilns and four wheels used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery.

A custom framing department is available.

There are realistic and abstract art classes as well as workshops by nationally and regionally known artists.

Now on exhibit: Tarheel Wandering: a Journey in Black & White by Sgraffito Pottery by Raine Midddleton through July 29.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/blogs/wilmagallery Janette K Hopper’s artwork in the “Natural Milieu” of the Wilma Daniels Gallery at Cape Fear Community College is unique and multifaceted. A deeply layered and varied show expresses her love of the sea and forest.

Projections, oil paintings, multimedia prints, sounds, a collaborative panel discussion and 3-D installations both interactive and contemplative will fill the gallery with imagery and sound.

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271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Aurora is on display at New Elements Gallery. This exhibit features new work from Wilmington artist Evalyn Boyd Hines. An alumna of the No Boundaries Art Colony, Evalyn Boyd Hines creates electric-bright, abstract paintings on panel. On display through July 22.

PEACOCK FINE ART

224 S. Water St. #1A • (910) 254-4536 Monday through Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. www.peacocksfineart.com.

Adjacent to the River to Sea gallery, Features paintings by Wilmington based plein air painter Jim Bettendorf. Local scenes of Wilmington and surrounding areas cover the walls.

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ARTS>>THEATRE

THEATRICAL TRANSMUTATIONS:

Alchemical Theatre transports classical stage drama ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ into post-Civil War South

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BY: JAMES MCCREA

group of Union soldiers enter the battered home of a Southern gentleman whose name is oddly familiar, but not from the annals of Confederate history. “Leonato” is not a Southern name, nor are “Don Pedro” and “Claudio” recognizable within the high ranks of Union generals. Obviously Shakespearean in origin, they may seemingly clash with eloquent dialogue—especially when it’s spoken with distinct Southern accents and fragmented Northern dialects. But this is Shakespeare in action; this is Alchemical Theatre— an admixture of seemingly disparate elements fusing a different take on the Bard’s catalog of work. Alchemical will debut with the dramatic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing,” set against an antebellum backdrop, on July 22.

Alchemical is the brainchild of dramaturge Christopher Marino, a seasoned actor, director and Shakespeare scholar, who teaches at UNCW and has been known for putting his visionary stamp on multiple Shakespeare plays locally. He helped launch Dram Tree Shakespeare with “Macbeth” two years ago, and even did his own take on “Measure for Measure” last year in protest of HB2, set post-election 2016.

2017 has been dedicated to the upstart of Alchemical, and working with local theatrical groups like Make Trouble and the newly arrived, female-centric, Shakespeare ensemble Riot Grrrls. Marino’s goal is to nurture the community wholly, across all ages, ethnicities, socio-economic statuses, genders, etc., by reaching out to new demographics who want to see Shakespeare’s themes and messages carry forth. He will even bring works to seniors, through UNCW’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The overall goal: to make the Bard accessible.

“The kinds of Shakespeare productions we find painful to watch are products of clichéd approaches,” Marino explains. “Whenever a play consists solely of actors saying ‘ye’ and ‘thou’ in period costume, people see it as something that exists in a museum. It pushes audiences away because they can’t connect to it. What we do is try to find a way to humanize the characters.”

In “Much Ado About Nothing,” Marino is relocating the play’s original setting of Renaissance-era Sicily to Reconstruction-era American South, just after the Civil War ended. In doing so, he brings the play’s war-torn dramatics much closer to home for Wilmington audiences.

“This is taking place in an unspecified postCivil War town that could possibly be Wilmington,” he clarifies. “The play begins in the aftermath of a war, with Don Pedro on the winning side and his brother Don John on the losing side. The play also makes use of characters from varied social statuses who speak differently from one another, without implying they’re stupid for speaking that way. So there are a lot of interesting parallels for a Wilmington audience in using an antebellum setting. The world and Shakespeare’s world share similar rules.”

From Marino’s perspective, the new setting is conceptually sound and rings true with the Bard’s own habit of blurring historical accuracies. For instance, ever wondered why the Medieval Denmark of “Hamlet” is populated by people with classical Roman names? Evidently, it wasn’t a concern to Shakespeare, and few theatre-goers seem eager to question his naming conventions. To Marino, Shakespeare’s intentional disregard for historical accuracy only heightens the potency of his work.

“That’s where the cliché comes in,” Marino describes. “It’s when people think Shakespeare cared about historical accuracy; he didn’t. He conflated things, changed characters, made up historical figures; he mixed periods and locations, all in dedication to the theatrical over history. When you embrace that, you embrace Shakespeare.”

Alchemical doesn’t fully abandon historical accuracy. Composer Adrian Varnam ensures the music in “Much Ado” rings true to its antebellum atmosphere. His arrangements revolve around Irish and English ballads heard from a troubadour in 1865.

“Most of the show consists of repurposed 19th-century fiddle tunes,” Varnam remarks.

“There are a few original pieces, but everything maintains period accuracy.”

Music is always present in the play, even though it’s not a musical. To this extent, a live ensemble performs throughout the show. The four-piece consists of acoustic guitar, banjo and piano, including Varnam himself on fiddle.

“While we’re not full-fledged characters,” Varnam clarifies, “we’re always onstage to underscore scenes. We’re more prominent in other scenes when the script calls for it, such as a dance scene in the second act.”

Alchemical incorporates live music in its productions as much as possible, owing to Marino’s work in Taffety Punk Theatre Company of Washington DC, a hybrid theater/dance company that utilized music in every show.

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INFUSED PASSION: Fred Grandy, Kara Lashley and Robb Mann rehearse a scene as part of ‘Much Ado,’ which opens this week. Photo by Janet Adamson

“I don’t like hiding musicians,” Marino emphasizes. “If they’re in the play, they have a much better understanding of how to respond to it. When you use prerecorded music, it’s frozen and can’t respond to the play organically the way performers can.”

Alchemical’s multifaceted approach to performance is what appeals most to Varnam. Marino and he work well together, as proven in last year’s “Measure for Measure.”

“Whenever Chris does Shakespeare, it’s always different and fresh,” Varnam remarks. “He has a knack for making it entertaining, yet still classic and very professional. There’s a much higher level of expectation. He approaches theatre as if it’s a big company in a city like New York or Chicago. He brings actors from those cities here.”

Among the cast is Brooklyn-based actress Esther Williamson—who works with the Riot Grrrls troupe. Williamson plays Hero, Leonato’s daughter, in stark contrast to her former role as Claudio in a production staged by Riot Grrrls.

Having performed a male character from opposing perspectives in the same play, Williamson approaches the meeker figure of Hero with greater insight.

“The biggest question when playing Hero is, ‘Why isn’t she saying more?’” Williamson muses. “A lot of people are making decisions about her life, but you don’t get to hear what she thinks. Only Beatrice encourages her to stand up for herself and make her own decisions.”

Also joining the cast is veteran stage and television actor Fred Grandy (Gopher, “The Love Boat”; Dr. Ledreau on Hulu’s “The Mindy Project”). Grandy has known Marino since they

both studied under Michael Kahn as graduate students at George Washington University in DC. He plays patriarchal Leonato, a figure suitably reimagined to fit the scope of the show. “I play Leonato as a Southern gentleman who is forced to welcome Northern troops into his home,” he clarifies. “Since it takes place during the Reconstruction, there are new underlying tensions to the show.”

Although Marino’s oeuvre has been largely Shakespearean, he plans to produce a wide range of theatrical works under the banner of Alchemical Theatre. Shakespeare will be at their core but they will showcase works of other playwrights as well. “The plays we’ll stick with will have a classical vibe, but many modern writers retain a classical voice,” he notes.

Marino’s next big project, a reinterpretation of Christopher Marlowe’s “Doctor Faustus,” will be produced as part of UNCW’s Department of Theatre 2017-18 season. He plans to bring the same level of professionalism and conceptual detail as though it were his own independent production.

“With ‘Faustus’ we’ll have to alter the text a bit,” he clarifies. “We’re going to put some rock n’ roll into it, for sure. As far as I’m concerned, this is just as much an Alchemical Theatre production as ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’ The same passion goes into everything I do.”

DETAILS:

Much Ado About Nothing

July 22, 27, 29, 7:30 p.m.; July 25 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

UNCW Mainstage Theatre 601 S. College Rd. Tickets: $15-$25 www.alchemicalwilmington.com

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ARTS>>FILM

GREAT POWER AND RESPONSIBILITY: New ‘Spider-Man’ succeeds in lifting the franchise

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an excellent third act to save the film from utter mediocrity.

BY: ANGHUS

here’s a scene in the first season of the amazing Netflix series “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” when drama queen Titus Andromedan auditions for the Broadway show “Spider-Man 2: Too Many Spider-Mans.” The piece is a passionate ballad and includes the lyrics, “SpiderMan is at it again / this time we’re 50 percent more Spider-Mans.” The song rang through my head as I stood in line for tickets for the third reboot of the iconic superhero and sixth Spider-Man movie in the 21st century. In theory I should have been excited for the latest Marvel-produced “Spider-Man,” but I was beginning to wonder if there are just too many Spider-Mans.

I was a big fan of Sam Raimi’s “SpiderMan” flicks. Yes, the third one was a hot mess, with a script so full of holes it could have been used as a sex doll for paper cut fetishists. There was a great cohesion between director and source material.

Raimi’s “Spider-Man” movies were fun, cartoony, and did a good job of blending the sensibilities of comic books with the fluid storytelling of the motion picture. The attempted followup “Amazing Spider-Man” movies were anything but. Somehow Sony managed to fire blanks from their webshooters and had to ask Marvel to help Spider-Man get his groove back.

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” is an admirable attempt at bringing Spider-Man to the big screen. There’s a lot that it gets right, so let’s start there. Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is a typical high-school sophomore, except for super powers bestowed upon him by a radioactive spider. At the start of the film, he’s just gotten back from helping Tony Stark and the Avengers take on Captain America and a handful of renegade heroes chronicled in last year’s “Captain America: Civil War.” Peter has superhero stars in his eyes, so regular life seems kind of boring. He has an awesome new Tony Starkmanufactured super suit, and he’s giddy with excitement over what comes next.

Peter’s high-school activities begin to suffer. He’s so busy trying to impress Tony Stark as Spider-Man and manages to disappoint his teachers and peers on the academic decathlon team. Peter focuses on a group of criminals selling high-tech weapons around Queens—a low-rent, under-the-radar operation led by the menacing Adrian Toomes, a.k.a. The Vulture (Michael Keaton). Peter believes bringing

Tom Holland is an excellent Spider-Man, though his strained attempts at humor sometimes fall flat and feel forced. The story is a relatively low-stakes affair; thankfully, it doesn’t involve blue lasers opening portals in the sky and a textbook end-of-the-world scenario.

It would be nice to see more comic-book movies approach the material with a limited scale. At its core, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is a character piece. There are some well-developed characters, mostly Peter’s peers like the Dariaesque Michelle (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batalan) as the well-intentioned, socially awkward sidekick.

SPIDEY ACTION: Tom Holland is an excellent Spider-Man, if not a bit forceful in his brand of humor. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios

in the Vulture will help take him to the next level as a hero. Unfortunately, he’s still learning how to be an adult and a superhero. Thus, he is prone to making rookie mistakes.

There’s a lot of heart in “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Tom Holland does a great job presenting a genuinely conflicted character torn between two worlds he awkwardly stumbles through. I struggled with just how much awkwardness there was in the movie. So many scenes show SpiderMan stumbling, falling, failing, and flailing.

The movie strives to walk a tight web of tension and comedy but never really nails either with any effectiveness. The movie has a solid first act to set up Peter’s world.

He is a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, struggling to find his rhythm in the skyscraper-less borough of Queens. I understand the need to show us Peter’s journey as an awkward kid into a true hero, but so much of it felt forced.

They could have called this “SpiderMan: DERP!” The sheer number of scenes involving a bumbling, fumbling Spider-Man is funny at first, but eventually the constant Kramer-esque physical comedy starts to grate through a painful second act that threatens to derail the film. There’s also some really pedestrian action sequences.

Even the relatively terrible “Amazing Spider-Man” had some dynamic action. Fortunately, the movie awkwardly stumbles into

films this week CINEMATIQUE

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July 19 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 19): in ‘Paris Can Wait,’ Anne takes a crossroad trip from Cannes to Paris and unexpectedly finds herself with a business associate of her husband, who is a successful, driven but inattentive movie producer. A seven-hour drive turns into a carefree two-day adventure, replete with diversions involving picturesque sights, fine food and wine, humor, wisdom and romance. Starring Diane Lane, Alec Baldwin and Arnaud Viard. (PG, 92 min.)

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” is a perfectly serviceable superhero movie with occasional moments of excellence, stewing in a simmering pot of mediocrity that has crippled the genre for the past few years.

DETAILS:

Spider-Man: Homecoming Rated PG-13 Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Mariso Tomei, Jon Favreau, Gwyneth Paltrow, Zendaya

July 24-26 (additional 4 p.m screening on 26): “My Cousin Rachel” features Rachel Weisz and Sam Claftin in a dark romance of a young Englishman who plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin. He believes she murdered his guardian, but his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms. (PG-13, 106 min.)

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots.

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We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients.

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courtesy photo The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Wednesday 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, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft

cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.Thurs.11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

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

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

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THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend. 2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun.-Wed..: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafewilmington. com; facebook.com/thefelixcafewilmington HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because 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.

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

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■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about.

JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington,

NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!).

So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines.

The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot. Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN

GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food?

Look no further then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday.

At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Closed Monday, Tues-Sat 11:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

5:00p.m. - 9:30, Sunday 5p.m. - 9p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere

Serving seasonally inspired, locally-sourced Southern Cuisine.

Proudly purchasing all of our seafood, protein, and produce from local fishermen, vendors, and farmers.

P embroke ’ s

Bar SpecialS:

TueSday: pemBroke’S Burger and a nc drafT Beer $14 WedneSday: WingS and a nc drafT Beer $10 ThurSday: riBS and a nc drafT Beer $17

dining room Special: TueSday Through SaTurday: chef’S choice 3 courSe dinner for 2 WiTh a BoTTle of Wine for $80

Dinner Daily: Tuesday - Saturday starting at 5pm (includeS a Shared appeTizer & deSSerT, 2 enTreeS and BoTTle of Wine - all Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm chef and Sommelier’S choice)

1125 a, m iliTary c uToff r d . • (910) 239-9153 WWW . pemBrokeScuiSine . com

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that will transport you and your taste buds.

Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden.

Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch.

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

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

cial 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 ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness.

Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for wellbeing, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience.

Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am

- 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.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: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party.

Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 7633172.

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

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

Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

BAGELS

BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered. Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue— right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown & Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Bagels-301865953202309/

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BREWPUB

BILL’S FRONT PORCH Welcome to Bill’s Front Porch Brewery & Restaurant, where you’ll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.

We’re passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

Our commitment to support the communities in which we do business goes to the heart of what differentiates Bill’s Front Porch from other restaurants. But it is because of you, our guests, that we have been able to make this all happen.

4238 Market St. 4-10 Mon-Wed; 4-11 Thurs; 11-11 Fri-Sat; 12-10 Sun. 910-762-6333 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown/Market St. ■ FEATURING: Homemade craft beer, bar food and entrees.

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.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, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.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/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

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: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of

expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza.

We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in

Specials: TUES NIGHT: 1/2 Price wines by the glass WED NIGHT: 1/2 Price Draft beers

Dinner Daily: Tuesday - Saturday starting at 5pm Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm featuring DIY Mimosa = 1 bottle of sparkling wine and a mason jar of hand squeezed OJ

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town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN

SAN JUAN CAFÉ Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

MEXICAN

EL CERRO GRANDE In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta!

They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays

feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri., open at 11 a.m.; Sat-Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant. com LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m.

- 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com

now at the Felix...

• Breakfasts on weekends • Live music listed on FB/website • Peanuts on every table • Menus changing continuously • Two wine tastings a month

Tuesday-friday—$7.50 lunch special • call-in orders welcome Mon-closed, Tues-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat & Sun 8am-9pm 2140 Burnett Blvd. • (910) 399-1213

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ORGANIC

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY • www.capefearseafoodcompany.com ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a lo-

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cal hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in 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.

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LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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: 11:30am4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat.,

4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.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: www.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 for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best.

Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach.

Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes.

Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable 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: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and

produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks.

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-3430200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.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. (910458-7380) 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: Noon2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

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SOUTHERN

CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/ Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive.

(910) 798-2913.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is com-

mitted 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 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients.

Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds.

1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner Tues-Sun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.pembrokescuisine.com

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CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the

place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laidback atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

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Pho Café brings Vietnamese comfort food to Market Street

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vegetable pho (Phở Chay), which had a lovely sweet tang and hints of warm spice like cardamom. The steamed tofu and carrots were super tender, while the daikon had a bite. It provided a nourishing medley of aromatics and veggies that will leave folks satisfied but not overly full.

BY: ROSA BIANCA

irst things first. Pho equals “fuh.” Not foe. Not faux. Fuh.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s begin.

Diners who have been mourning the loss of Saigon Bistro on Front Street, have no fear: Pho Café is here! Saigon owners Hahn and Kiet Nguyen knew Wilmington couldn’t go long without their pho fix. So lucky for us, they renamed and opened up shop on Market Street. Although the side of the building still currently reads “Mama Bella’s,” it’s all pho all the time.

The eatery and menu are both minimalized versions of Saigon, which offered a more in-depth spread and larger dining space. Real foodies know, however, when it comes to authentic fare of any kind, it’s not size that matters. Pho Café is a quaint, colorful spot where half of the patrons are simply there for takeout. The establishment has quickly become known for being so popular that sought-after items get crossed off the menu early on in the day. I showed up not even one hour after opening to find a few drinks had already gotten the 86.

Readers who check out my reviews on the reg know I’m a sucker for strong coffee.

One look at the café sữa đá (Vietnamese iced coffee) and I knew I was in my happy place. The coarse-ground, dark-roasted brew was mixed with sweetened condensed milk and poured over ice. It was rich, creamy and sweet. Nearly every person who walked through the door ordered one. They also have a full list of smoothies, milk teas and fruit teas (served with either black tapioca pearls or coconut jelly).

Although they weren’t listed anywhere in sight, I asked if spring rolls were an option. I felt as if I had just knocked on a secret door.

“Fresh and fried,” answered the cashier. (“Open sesame,” I said to myself.) While I waited for my gigantic (yet shockingly wellpriced) order, I slurped down my roasty iced coffee and treated myself to both kinds of spring rolls. The fresh rolls (two to an order) were lovingly wrapped in see-through rice paper and packed with chilled rice noodles, fresh shrimp, grassy herbs, and (heads up, vegetarians) long strands of pork. The luxuriously thick, dark sauce alongside was an excellent contrast to the delicate flavors.

Next rolls on deck were veggie, fried and crispy, and served as a set of twins. I told

STEAMING BOWL OF PHO: The new Pho Café on Market Street serves up delicious pho in a variety of flavors, plus banh mi sammies, spring rolls, and more.

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myself I would only eat one of each variety and ended up downing all four. The fried spring rolls were hot and crisp. When dunked into the tangy sweet-and-sour fish sauce mixture, they were utterly addictive.

Other than the pho, one of the house specialties (which takes up half of the menu) is an impressive lineup of banh mi sandwiches.

Each option comes on a homemade baguette, with crunchy pickled carrots and daikon, long thin ribbons of cucumber, cilantro and fire bombs of raw jalapeños. The bread supposedly had a smear of pate and mayonnaise, but I didn’t pick up on a prominent amount of either condiment. I went for the shredded pork as my protein (banh mi bi), but was unfortunately disappointed with my choice. I wasn’t expecting a mound of pulled pork barbeque or anything, but the minutia of pork scraps was slightly depressing. I scooped all of the meat into my first few bites and the flavors were on point. Next time I’ll just ask for extra meat. The veggies were fresh, and the bread had a crisp exterior and fluffy insides.

Holy pho! Diners who enjoyed Saigon’s hot pots know it is as legit as it gets. I decided to order three different flavors so I could taste a full range of broths. First up was the

Up next was the chicken pho (Phở Gà), which was as comforting as could be. The chicken pieces were moist, and the broth was savory and light. If classic chicken noodle soup is a top feel-good food, the Vietnamese version will wrap up diners in a similar warm hug. For some texture, noodles and bean sprouts served on the side really add to the overall dish. The strong, peppery scent of the Thai basil—not to mention a huge burst of tart citrus from the lime—give even more dimension.

I had a feeling the spicy beef noodle soup (Bún bò Huế) would be the hit of the meal. I like when I’m right. The top of the broth was glimmering with a fiery red hue, and I spotted big morsels of cooked beef and thin rounds of Chả Lụa—which is essentially a sliced pork roll, a.k.a. Vietnamese ham. Folks looking for the hot pot where the raw beef cooks before their eyes, be sure to order the beef pho (Phở tài). The chunks of meat in Bún bò Huế are fully cooked. Along with a spoonful of the unctuous broth, the pork roll pieces practically melted in my mouth. The heat wasn’t overpowering, and extra squeezes of lime made each bite complex and rich.

Simple, authentic, happiness. The end.

PS. Nguyen family, please, don’t leave us again.

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TIDAL CREEK CO-OP COMMUNITY DINNER Sun., Aug., 6, 4 p.m.

Tidal Creek 5329 Oleander Drive www.tidalcreek.coop Admission: $7.50-$15

Family-friendly Southern style cook-out picnic soul food extravaganza! The summer’s ripest local produce will be featured, with classic BBQ fare, as well as tons of vegan options. The meal will be served family-style on the co-op deck, but feel free to bring a picnic blanket! Please, no outside food or beverage.

Tickets must be pre-purchased at customer service: $15 for adults, $7.50 for kids 7-12, and free for kids 6 and under.

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PINTS FOR PRESERVATION August 17, 6 p.m.

Good Hops Brewing 811 Harper Avenue (706) 713-1594 Admission: Buy a beer!

Folks can join Good Hops Brewing for an evening of beer and good times for a great cause! Buy a beer (or four!) and Good Hops will generously donate a portion or proceeds to the Bellamy Museum’s community and educational programming!

Tasty-Tees food truck will be on site selling delicious treats, so make sure to come hungry!

3926 Market St.

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EXTRA>>BOOKS

CARPE LIBRUM:

Local writer Emily Colin creates a spectacular read with sophomore novel

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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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, John F. 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 discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

The Dream Keeper’s Daughter Emily Colin Ballantine Books, 2017, Pgs. 460

Fans of Emily Colin rejoice! Her long-awaited second novel is here—or it will be at the beginning of August at her launch party at the DREAMS Garage. “The Dream Keeper’s Daughter” is a blend of mystery, thriller, romance, time travel, and historical fiction that will really blow readers’ hair back.

Narrated by Isabel and Max, each taking on alternate chapters, the book follows a story of loss, longing and belonging. And it is heart wrenching. Isabel is on an archeological dig in Barbados when she receives a phone call from Max, the father of her child, Finn—which wouldn’t be too unusual except for she hasn’t heard from Max since before their daughter was born. Now, eight years later, she is thrown into a tailspin. Isabel is a tightly wound human weapon, proficient in martial arts and crisis management.

Colin paces the book like a thriller: It is grip-

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ping, intense and does not slow down. It takes many twists and turns to keep readers on their toes. Two people have disappeared without a trace, and they’re presumed dead: Isabel’s mother and her ex, Max. Yes, Max—who also narrates the book. Such loss without explanation has dominated Isabel’s life. Why did it happen?

What happened? What if it happens again?

The finely honed tension that holds her life together with her family is a live wire one can almost reach through the pages to touch. In the vacuum created by her daughter’s missing father, Isabel has placed her best friend, Ryan, in the role of dad. Haunted by his own losses, Ryan is a god-send to Isabel: He is stable, determined, dependable, and devoted. He’s everything a best friend should be but more.

And he is unquestioningly in love with Isabel; everyone can see it except her.

Oh, did I mention “The Dream Keeper’s Daughter” is a book about time travel, too?

As Isabel falls apart in current time, with maddening clues getting dropped about both Max and her mother’s disappearances, another story unfolds in Barbados in the early 1800s.

It takes place on a sugar plantation where Max has been mysteriously transported and is owned by one of his ancestors. It holds the key to Isabel’s mother’s disappearance and Max’s future. He has a few weeks to stop a slave revolt that would change the course of his family.

Max is just as lost and confused in his timewarped state as Isabel is about his disappearance. Time is moving differently for him; he thinks he has been gone for a few weeks, not eight years. In addition he collides in the flesh with his heritage, which tests the core of his beliefs. Max’s family are descended from slave owners—a fact he has known all his life. His most famous ancestor had a complicated relationship with emancipation, slavery and plantation ownership, all of which agitates Max’s own struggles with the issues. But the modern young man of privilege is truly unprepared to encounter a human beating another human strung to a tree.

Perhaps Max’s crisis and journey hit home

personally because I grew up with a lot of privileged young men from old Southern families who seemed to take their heritage as their due—rather than to question the bloody, complicated and painful realities of their inheritance. Max’s actions require a strength of character and determination that, frankly, is surprising for someone so young. I don’t think many men I know in their 30s would be willing to take the stand Max does.

It is impressive. It also is impetuous—considering he is literally a stranger in a strange land, with no real comprehension of the mores or personal communication dynamics. Clearly, Max is special. But just how exactly? And what does that mean for his daughter?

Colin does not sacrifice writing or characterization for the genre elements. Actually, my favorite chapter was the come-to-Jesus meeting between Isabel and Max’s mother. The dynamic is just as captivating as Isabel’s relationship with Ryan, her father or even Finn.

Time travel and the associated elements can be difficult to pull off in a convincing way, but Colin does it admirably. She primarily utilizes disbelief of the characters around Isabel as a bridge for the reader’s own skepticism.

Because they are uncertain, we can be firmly in Max’s camp when he and everyone else question the validity of the situation.

The other piece that makes the book excellent is how Colin doesn’t take the easy way out with the ending. I will resist spoilers, but there is an obvious point in the plot where a lot of writers would have ended the book—the major struggle is resolved. Colin works through the aftermath to make it a far more interesting, complex, human, and difficult story, which makes “The Dream Keeper’s Daughter” really stand out. Colin has taken on a massive challenge with weaving multiple plot threads to create a masterpiece.

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Thurs., Fri., Sat. and NOW Sunday Nights 7:30pm - $27

This is the perfect way to end your day or kick off your evening. Come on board for a relaxing night on the water, watch the sun as it pours out its brilliant hot oranges and reds into the clouds like a pot of molten lava, all while listening to some of Wilmingtons AWESOME musicians.

We now feature some dips & chips from a local company called “Veggie Wagon”, and don’t forget our tasty drinks from the bar...Soda, frozen smoothies & daiquiris, our famous “Rum punch” and much more.

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ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

First Sat. of July, Aug., Sept. and Oct., 10am4pm. Outdoor: $15, every 10x10. Indoor: $20. every 10x10. Make RSVP today. Food vendors welcome. American Legion Post 167, 16660 Hwy US 17, Hampstead. Download: ncalpost167.org.

ARTISAN MARKET

Historic Downtown Marketplace (Marketplace) each Sunday, 10am-3:30pm through Oct. in Riverfront Park. Local artists bring an amazing shopping experience to downtown Wilmington,

right on the water in the heart of downtown with art, music, crafts and more. As the Marketplace continues to grow, it becomes an economic contributor to the downtown providing locals and tourist alike with a unique shopping option and a valuable downtown experience. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

KURE BEACH MARKET

Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods at the Kure Beach Market. Held throughout summer months on Tues., 8am - 1pm at Ocean Front Park, through Aug. 29. 105 Atlantic Ave.

FREE COMMUNITY DAY

July 23, 10am: Bring your family and friends

to enjoy a day at your museum! Free community day unveils two new exhibitions: Collection Conversations and Private Collections: Claude Howell. Have brunch (10am-2pm) at CAM Café while enjoying music by Folkstone Stringband (11am-2pm) and explore the museum’s exhibitions and grounds. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Reservations at CAM Café are suggested and appreciated. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

charity/volunteer UNCW POLICE DEPT. OUTING

July 22, 2pm: UNCW Police Department invites

you to come out for an afternoon of fellowship and bowling! All proceeds from this Law Enforcement Torch Run Event will benefit Special Olympics NC. Players may register individually for $20 which includes three games and shoe rental. Individuals can create a new team or join an existing one. Teams of five players may also register together. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. There will also be prizes for the top team as well as raffling of prizes from local sponsors! Register: www.firstgiving.com/ sonc/bowlingwbadgesforsonc. Officer Bray, 910-962-2222 or braye@uncw.edu. Cardinal Lanes, 3907 Shipyard Blvd.

music/concerts KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park from 5-7pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of May through October. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

Downtown Sundown Concert Series, presented

by Outdoor Equipped, runs each Friday night through Sept. 1. Free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and touring bands. Food, beer and wine available for sale. Outside beverages, food, coolers and dogs are prohibited. Rain or shine, so check Facebook for updates. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

LELAND SPRING CONCERT SERIES

Thurs., 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our concert series and be prepared to dance!

Bring a blanket/lawn chair, beverages and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! No smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

LUMINA FESTIVAL: MOZART JUBILEE

July 20, 7:30pm: For this spectacular Mozart concert, the Opera Wilmington Orchestra and Chorus led by conductor Dr. Joseph Hickman will be joined by three guest artists. Elizabeth Loparits and Paolo Gualdi will play the Concerto for two pianos in E-flat major, K. 365, and Soprano Nancy King will sing the solo in Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr. http:// uncw.edu/arts/lumina/festival.html

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July 23, 7:30pm: Native Ernest Turner has been active on the music scene and has had the pleasure of performing with many great artists, including Brian Blade, Steve Turre, Jason Marsalis, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and many others. He has also toured nationally and internationally (State Department Rhythm Road 2009 alumni) and is a featured sideman on Ste-

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phen Riley’s “El Gaucho” and “Lucky Seven.”

Also does numerous music clinics/educational performances and serving on the faculty at East Carolina University from 2006-2010. Ernest is involved in various musical projects in the NC area, including a recently released live album of trio and quartet music, as well as an upcoming studio album. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. http://uncw.edu/arts/lumina/ festival.html LUMINA FEST: GUITAR QUARTET

July 26, 7:30pm: Since it began touring in 1991, the NC Guitar Quartet has showcased the virtuosic and intimate sounds of the classical guitar in exciting and innovative ways. The NCGQ performs music of contemporary classical guitar works, many with influences of jazz, rock, pop, and world music, making their sound both unique and widely accessible. Some of NCGQ’s most notable performances include their Eastern U.S. tour, Raleigh’s Artplosure Festival, Smedes Parlor Concert Series at St. Mary’s College, the North Carolina Bach Festival, Page Walker Concert Series, and Craven Art Council’s Young at Heart Series. NCGQ also performs extensively at colleges and universities, including the University of Toledo, and UNC Wilmington. Playing “Carmen Suite,” arranged for four guitars by William Kanengiser. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr. http://uncw.edu/arts/lumina/ festival.html

theatre/auditions THE REAL CELIA

“The Real Celia: Aging Like a Fine Box of Wine”

by Celia Rivenbark, directed by Beth Swindell. through July 22, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm; doors, 6pm. Tickets $18-$42; show only or dinner ticket, served with three-course meal. Celia Rivenbark is back with a new hilarious show for the summer written specifically for the TheatreNOW stage. This time it really is all about the “real” Celia. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

MR. ROBERTS

Through Sun. July 23, Thurs.-Sun., 8pm.

Thalian Association Community Theatre and the Friends of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA are pleased to announce a partnership that will bring a month of live theatre about Nvaymen aboard a cargo ship during WWII to the fantail of the Battleship during July 2017. Tickets: $15$50. USS Battleship NC, 1 Battleship Rd.

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July 19, 8:30pm: Cucalorus Film Festiva and Lumina Fest will host two free outdoor film screenings at the UNCW Amphitheatre. The first screening on July 19 will feature the quirky and absurd apocalypse comedy “Diani & Devine Meet The Apocalypse.” Real life comedy duo and couple, Gabriel Diani and Etta Devine, play themselves as a modern day “Burns and Allen” struggling to make it in show business. UNCW Outdoor Amphitheatre, 601 S. College Road

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July 23, 1pm: Support the work of student par7/21-22, 7pm/9:30pm: Kevin Barnett is one of ticipants in their Make Trouble (https://www. the fastest rising comics in NYC. He recently maketrouble.org) boot camp—a summer actor training intensive and repertory company in Shakespeare, Ensemble and Devising. The group is in Wilmington in July 2017 with two intensive, condensed, The nude exhibit on display at Wabi Sabi Warehouse one-week camps for high school and college students. CAM is pleased to features multiple media representing the naked partner with Make Trouble and UNbody. A panel discussion will be held about the CW’s Department of Theatre for this appropriateness of nude art work and its stigma first-time Wilmington program. Free within the community.

All ages welcome to join and open to the public, donations the discussion, led by a panel of locals from the appreciated. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. arts community, including Rhonda Bellamy, Ben

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Billingsley, Anne Brennan, Karola Luttringhaus, Grey Pascal, and Chadwick Roberts. Free to attend; the panel begins at 6 p.m. 19 N. 9th St.

film LELAND MOVIE SERIES

Sat. 8:30pm: Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the stars. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

MOVIE MONDAY

Beat the heat and catch a free film on selected Monday afternoons this summer at the Northeast Library. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE

Thurs. 3pm: Catch a free family movie matinee at Main Library! Visit the online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org for movie title, rating, and length. No registration is necessary for this free screening. Audience is welcome to bring light snacks to enjoy during the movie. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. Come solo, with friends or a partner, all ages welcome. 2nd and 4th Tues, 7:30pm. 5th Ave. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5th Ave.

art FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

FULL FRONTAL

Showcases naked human body in all sizes, media, and interpretations. Through an uncensored celebration of the nude form, we ask why the human body is still considered taboo by many, and discuss where the line—if there is a line—of nudity is drawn in the art world. Exhibition on display through July 31. • July 19, 6pm: Community Conversation: RSVP: https://goo. gl/forms/BydBM8nDOnAzjP7R2. Engage in critique and conversation about “Full Frontal,” and the appropriateness of nudity as it relates to our community and beyond. All opinions and ages welcome. Submit some early questions for the panel and artists at the link as well. Panelists include: Rhonda Bellamy, executive director of Arts Council of Wilmington; Benjamin Billingsley, professor of art and art history and Full Frontal exhibiting artist; Anne Brennan, executive director of the Cameron Art Museum; Karola Luttringhaus, executive director of Alban Elved Dance Company and founder of SARUS Festival; Grey Pascal, performance artist, Full Frontal exhibiting artist; Chadwick Robertsck Roberts, assistant professor of communication studies and women’s and gender studies at UNCW. Free, all ages, public event Kristen Crouch: WabiSabiWarehouseILM@gmail.com/910-398-7893.

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The 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. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com. MEET LOCAL ARTISTS Meet working artists, and see their works in COMEDY BINGO progress. Everything from sculptures to fine Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. featuring the best comics from all over the Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the Walks 6-9 pm, 4th Friday ea. mo. theArtWorks, words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount 200 Willard St. tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow RUTH AVA LYONS Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. New exhibition “Oceanic Alchemies” can be seen at Expo 216 from now through the end GOLDFISH OPEN MIC of our Ocean Plastic exposition (July 31). LyJuly 23, 7pm: Dead Crow Comedy’s monthly ons took the original photographic images of a pre-booked open mic where some of the best degraded coral reef at the Great Barrier Reef/ comedians from throughout the Carolinas come Australia, where she was an Artist in Residence to work on their best new material! Have a laugh at Heron Island Research Station. She then put and a drink and see these amazing talents color back into the images digitally and applied work—all in time to get home at a good time mixed media, which symbolically resuscitated on a school night. And it’s free, hosted by cothe coral to its original, vibrant state. Expo 216, median Blaire Postman. Email info@bpcomedy.

216 N Front St. com to sign up. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. IMAGES OF DISTINCTION RECEPTION Cape Fear Camera Club and Bellamy Mansion present the 7th Annual Images of Distinction Exhibit. This exhibit is the culmination of our monthly competitions, featuring the top 4% of the juried images. A vast array of subjects, CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

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both local and worldwide, are represented including landscapes, wildlife, and architecture.

Opening reception: Fri,, July 28, 6-9pm, free refreshments and wine. Exhibit on display through August 28. $5 suggested donation to view the exhibit at Bellamy, Tues.-Sun., 10am-5pm. 503 Market St ARTHIVE FEATURED FIVEâ&#x20AC;?

With creative displays and installations. The Featured Five: Darren Mulvenna, Gaeten Lowrie Lance Strickland, Brigitte Hunn, Jahde Justad and Nick Mijak with his studio debut! Art Hive Gallery and Studio, 122 S Front St.

ELEMENTS OF CREATION

New Art by Brian Evans, Georgeann Haas, and Judy Hintz Cox.â&#x20AC;? View Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large sculptural ceramics; Georgeannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acrylic paint, collage, and mixed media on paper; and Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil paint and mixed media on canvas. Violinist, Shirley Lebo will play. Refreshments will be served.

Exhibit continues through July 29. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

CONTROLLED CHAOS

Leland Cultural Arts Center proudly brings a collection of four Wilmington artists in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Controlled Chaos,â&#x20AC;? featuring Joan Mcloughlin, Francisca Dekker, Gabriel Lovejoy, and Bradley Carter. Controlled Chaos runs through August 6. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

FLORA/FAUNA

Flytrap Brewing presents an exhibition from local self-taught artist Gaeten capturing the boundless inherent beauty within nature. Using his signature pen & ink style, he collages together dreamlike landscapes, waterfalls, wildflowers, butterflies, sea turtles and the like.

These alcohol inks result in prismatic stainedglass-like qualities, utilizing brightly colored jewel-tones. Series is the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pacifistic protest to the horrors of pollution, climate change, and other man-made atrocities. On display through August 31. 319 Walnut St.

PED ART

Pedestrian Art public sculpture series a program of The Arts Council of Wilmington/NHC, features the installation of 10-12 sculptures throughout downtown Wilmington each year. The 2017 program is made possible through support from the City of Wilmington, The Artworks, Craige & Fox LLC, Art in Bloom Gallery, the Dreams Center for Arts Education, and the Downtown Business Alliance. Amy Grant: grantamyn@gmail. com, 484-885-3037; or Rhonda Bellamy: info@ artswilmington.org, 910-343-0998.

museums/education CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Beyond the Horizon: Exploring our evolving perceptions of the natural world, contemporary artists Maya Lin, Teresita FernĂĄndez, Jason Mitcham, and Colby Parsons employ unique mediums to unearth human interaction with the landscape. The four nationally and internationally renowned artists in Beyond the Horizon all aim to explore natural phenomena while challenging perception in the viewer. Linâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artwork interprets the world through a modern lens, using technological methods to visualize and convey the natural environment; FernĂĄndez work delves into the psychology of looking and she is often inspired by rethinking the meaning of landscape and place; Mitchamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work with animation began with his desire to incorporate time into a painting; Parsonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work explores the

distortion and textual qualities of video projection in intersection with clay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the Fireâ&#x20AC;? (on view through Aug. 27) feat. Rick Beck, John Littleton, Pablo Soto and Kate Vogel celebrates the 55th anniversary of the studio glass movement, the influence of Littleton and the current innovative processes in contemporary glass.

Landscapes From the Collection: Our relationship to the land has inspired artists for centuries. Ranging from 1855 to 2002 the 14 artworks from CAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permanent collection in Landscapes from the collection illustrate the varied styles and lasting influence of nature within the fabric of our shared cultural landscape. On view in conjunction with Beyond the Horizon, this exhibition features the artwork of John Beerman, Elliott Daingerfield, Francis Speight, Richard Stenhouse, Anthony Thieme and William Aiken Walker. Also on view is contemporary work on loan from San Francisco artist Daniel Kilpatrick.

CAM CafĂŠ open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day.

View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubble Boyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheena,â&#x20AC;? a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth.

Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water St. 910-762-1669. capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 interpreta-

tions in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/ Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. Thurs.

StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; Adventures in Art, 3:30pm Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause.

Ooksbay Books uses book-collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St., 910-254-3534.

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf â&#x20AC;&#x153;nuggets.â&#x20AC;?

Dock Street Kids and their always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action. Shows: Aug. 19; Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St.

SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Satur-

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third

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days of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut St. FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library!

Informal hour where young kids and parents/ caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

SUMMER POP-UPS

Offered 11am-2pm; free for members or with general admission. Discover science and history in the Museum galleries at this drop-in program. Summer Pop-ups offer quick activities that are designed to encourage discovery through play and hands-on learning. Admission is free for members or with general admission.

Parental participation is required. Programs are approximately 20-30 minutes with a new theme each week. Free for members or with GA. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

CAM SUMMER CAMPS

Meet Cameron Art Museum’s Summer Art Camp teacher, Sarah Richter, and take part in sample art projects that will be offered at different camps throughout the summer. Great opportunity to learn more about CAM’s summer

camp program while having fun and exploring the museum with your family. No pre-registration necessary. Parental supervision required at all times. Admission by donation. CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. SUNSHINE CAMP

Children who are coping with the death of a loved one are invited to Lower Cape Fear Hospice’s Sunshine Camp 2017. Led by LCFH counselors and trained volunteers, this transformational camp combines fun activities with grief education and emotional support, free of charge. Sunshine Camp 2017 provides a unique opportunity to increase levels of hope and especially, to learn that you are not alone. Meet friends facing similar circumstances; honor and memorialize loved ones; parachute playing, games, expressive art and so much, more; process grief in healthy ways; and enhance self-esteem. July 24-28 rising sixth, seventh and eighth graders.

Space limited: 910-796-7991 for application.

Phillips LifeCare and Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr.

KIDS IN KITCHEN CAMP

Culinary adventure, whipping up a new and tasty creation to add to our very own recipe book! From veggies to desserts, kids are taking over the kitchen! Ages 4-9. Email kking@playwilmington.org. $125-$150. All camps start at 9 am and end at 1 pm.; early drop off begins at 8:50 am. Kathleen King: 910-254-3534, ext 102

ZUMBA FOR KIDS

Licensed Kids instructor Shirley Melito will teach 45-60 minute Zumba class for kids ages 5-12. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable

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Parents are required to sign a safety waiver for each child prior to the start of the class as a precaution. Meaghan Weiner: mweiner@nhcgov.com. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

SKY QUEST

Sky Quest events are free for members or with general admission. Step inside the museum’s

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the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up.

Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. DISCOVERY LAB

2:30–4pm: Free for members or with GA. Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up.

Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

Know a child who has suffered through the loss of loved one recently? Allow the Lower Cape Fear Hospice’s Sunshine Camp to be of help. The week of July 10-14, rising fourth and fifth graders are welcome to meet friends also going through similar situations, play games, do expressive art, honor and memorialize loved ones, and learn to deal with grief while enhancing self-esteem. Other age groups are hosted throughout the summer as well. Call 910-796-7991 to find out about registration. digital planetarium and enjoy a special film every Friday afternoon all summer long. All ages.

Space is limited. Adult participation required.

June 30: One World, one Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd program. Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of

COASTAL ATHLETICS CAMPS

Indoor/outdoor youth instructional facility for baseball, softball, and lacrosse here in Wilmington, NC. During the summer, we offer daily camps for ages 6-12 for baseball, softball, and lacrosse instructed by former pro and collegiate athletes.

8am-12pm daily (you may choose to extend the stay until 4:30pm)$40/day or $175/week (additional $20 per day for extended stay). Camp includes a snack and drink for each child daily. (Children signed up for extended stay must bring a lunch.) 910452-5838 to sign up or www.coastalathletics. net. July 24-28: Baseball Ages 8-12 // Lacrosse Ages 8-12; July 31-August 4: Baseball Ages 8-12 // Softball Ages 8-12; August 7-11: Baseball Ages 6-9 // Lacrosse Ages 6-9; August 1418: Baseball Ages 8-12. 2049 Corporate Dr. St.

ESCAPE THE BASEMENT

Teens find clues and solve puzzles to escape the Main Library’s dark and musty basement before time runs out! This intense challenge experience has a lot of thrills and chills, and features low lighting in some areas. 6 participants, ages 13-18. Free, participants must prereg. and may only attend one session. www.NHCLibrary.org/910-798-6303. Scooter Hayes, shayes@nhcgov.com/910-798-6393.

CHILDREN’S ACTING CLASSES

Kids ages 7-10 are invited to play interactive improv games and learn basic theatrical concepts and acting skills at this free program series. Besides being fun, participating in improv games has been proven to promote confidence, collaboration and creativity! Free group meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons f through July 18, 2pm. Participants don’t have to attend every class, but should register for each class; space is limited. www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6373.

Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

STORY EXPLORERS

CAM, every Thurs., 10-10:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gallery exploration and an art project! georgia@cameronartmuseum. org for more info. 3201 S. 17th St.

NEWSPAPER CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGE

July 19, 2pm: Design a new book shelf for the library out of newspaper. How can light newspaper hold up a stack of heavy books? Free activity is or kids ages 5-12. Pre-reg. on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6385. Meaghan Weiner: mweiner@ nhcgov.com. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

YMCA KIDS TRIATHLON

15th annual Wilmington Family YMCA Kid’s Triathlon presented by Dimock, Weinberg and Cherry, DDS and Engineering Software Solutions. Kids ages 5-13 are invited to swim-bikerun at the Wilmington Family YMCA. The swim takes place in the Y’s pool with the bike and run course being out and back in the Forest Hills neighborhood. With full event production by SetUp Events, the participants get the ultimate triathlon experience! All participants receive a finishers medal and tshirt with trophies awarded to the top 3 male and female in each age division. Wilmington Family YMCA, 2710 Market St.

CRISS CROSS MANGOSAUCE

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area. 910-338-3134.

Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

MASONBORO 1-HOUR CRUISE

Wed., 12:30pm: Narrated cruise of Masonboro Island. Masonboro Island is the largest

quired. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland.

Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built.

Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach.

RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

July 22, 11am: Criss Cross Mangosauce from BLACK RIVER NATURE CRUISE Charlotte, NC, performs bilingual concerts Sightseeing for four hours on the Black River w/ for kids in English and Spanish! This is a scenic wilderness, narration on the plant and free family fun opportunity to enjoy music wildlife, and a river that appears almost as it and movement, and learn about Hispandid to the early explorers! Families, nature enLookin’ for some fun on wheels?

Allow a double ic heritage from two Latina moms who and photographers alike will enjoy the header from our area’s Cape Fear Roller Girls to bring thusiasts are raising bilingual children. No regi. slow-moving, amber-colored waters, framed required; free. http://ccmangosauce. lots of action to your Saturday! On the 22 at 6 p.m., by spectacular swamp forests highlighted with com/blog/. Children’s Librarian Max the fun gets underway at Jellybean’s Family Skate seasonal wildflowers and relict old-growth cyNunez at mnunez@nhcgov.com or 910press trees.Led by Capt. J.N. Maffitt w/narraCenter, as the all-stars from both the home team and 798-6373. Northeast Regional Library, tor Andy Wood, coastal ecologist and author.

Rogue Rollergirls from Fayetteville hit the rink. At NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Pack snacks, lunch, and drinks, or purchase a 8:30 p.m. the all-stars from both B teams get on a roll. meal from Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill at our barge LEGO MINDSTORM ROBOTS Tickets are $5 to $12 and a portion of proceeds will go before the tour. $40-$50: http://cfrboats.com/ July 22, 1pm: Engage in science, technology, engineering and math as you contoward The Carousel Center. Tickets: www.brownpaper- cruises/#blackriver. Foot of Water and Dock sts. struct and program a Lego Mindstorms CAPE FEAR ROLLER GIRLS tickets.com/event/3017279. robot! Let your imagination soar as you July 22, 6:30pm: Wilmington’s own Cape imagine a world with more robot helpers.

Fear Roller Girls return to the track in Appropriate for ages 8+ and an adult helper. a double header event against the marine sanctuary in the Cape Fear region.

It Space is limited. Pre-registration required. $10 Rogue Rollergirls of Fayetteville, NC. The doors is home to both endangered plant and animal members; $23 non-members (up to 4 people open at 6pm with the first whistle at 6:30pm. species. $25 per passenger. Reservations reper robot). Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Head over to Jellybean’s Family Skate Center

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for some hard hitting action you don’t want to miss. 6:30pm: Cape Fear All Stars vs Rogue Rollergirls All Stars. 8:30pm: Cape Fear Black Harrts vs Rogue Rollergirls B Team. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $10/adv, $12/door. Children 6-12 years old are $5, and children 5 and under are freehttp://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3017279. Portion of proceeds will benefit The Carousel Center.

classes CAPE FEAR YOGA

River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear kids yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Heidi Thompson. Classes are $10 per person and are Sun., from 10-11am. Space is limited and reservations are required. Message or call 910.763.3380 to reserve your spot todayRiver to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., ste. 1A.

ART CLASSES

Lois DeWitt.$100/4 (two-hour). Pen and ink drawing, 10am/2pm, Fri.—Crosshatching, dot and line techniques. • Drawing, Thurs., 10amnoon. Thurs., 2-4pm. Sat., 10am-noon. Line, shading, composition and how to draw what you see. For beginners or refreshing your drawing skills. • July 22, 10am: Art It Up: Time to discover your creative self! Fun skill projects will reveal where you want to go. Personal pro. guidance. • Acrylic Painting Basics, Tues., 10am-noon; 2pm-4pm. Learn all about palette, color mixing, brushwork, painting light and shadow and create a beautiful painting the very first time. • Watercolor, Wed., 10am-

noon; 2pm-4pm. Wet and dry brushstrokes, light and shadow washes, spray and splash!

For beginners or refreshing your water color painting skills. Sun Room, 6905 Southern Exposure. www.free-online-art-classes.com (click on Wilmington Art Classes). 910-547-8115 or loislight@bellsouth.net PAPERMAKING CLASSES

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and website. Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St.

CAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT

Fri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting gallery artist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes are $40/person. Class will be held 6-8pm. Includes two glasses of wine or beer, a gorgeous view and a finished painting for you to take home.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

910.763.3380 to reserve your seat today. www. capefearpaintandwine.weebly.com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without. River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A

SUNRISE BEACH YOGA

Make every Thursday morning special with an all levels oceanfront yoga practice. Sand, Sun, & Sea unite with Body Mind, & Soul. Sunrise Ocean Yoga Flow at Ocean Front Park, Thurs., 7:30-8:30am, June 1-Aug. 31. $10 per class; $2

mat rental fee. Tamara Cairns. 105 Atlantic Ave. POWER YOGA

Join us for power yoga on Sundays at Capt’n Bill’s, 3pm. Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own mat. 4240 Market Street

FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP

Hosted by Home Instead Senior Care with guest speakers: 101 Mobility, Kings Pharmacy & Compounding & Lab and Pivot Physical Therapy. Information will be provided on the Geri Fit fitness program offered by the Senior Center. NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 S.College Rd.

RESTORATIVE SOUNDBATH

Sun., 6:45pm: 2-hour restorative class will include Thai therapeutics, sacred sound with instruments and voice, and meditation. Eddy and Mary will offer serenades as you passively receive yoga supported by blocks, bolsters and blankets in restorative postures and thai massage-assisted yoga therapeutics. Mary was trained in Thai Yoga Therapy by Sudevi Linda Kramer of the Vedic Conservatory. Rachael Crawford Goolsby, LMBT and Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, will also be offering her skilled hands in Thai Assists and massage. No experience necessary. $25-$30. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr. #200.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS

Summer Adult Clinics requires pre-registration.

3.0-3.5 Doubles Strategy Clinics, Mon., 5:30pm6:30pm. Cost: $11. Beginner 2 Clinics: Must be in 2.5-3.0 rating ranger. Mon., 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Cost: $11. 910-341-4631 or www.empiepark. com. 3405 Park Ave.

SIMPLE DIVORCE CLINIC

July 20, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of NC offers this free informational clinic for people filing divorce actions. Participants at the clinic will learn the requirements for filing a simple divorce action in North Carolina, and how to complete the paperwork necessary to represent themselves in court. They will receive an information packet.

A brief question and answer session with a virtual attorney will conclude each clinic. www.legalaidnc.org. NHC Main Library: 910-798-6306 or nfrancois@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut St.

DISABLE THE LABEL

July 21,10am: Sponsored by the disAbility Resource Center (910-815-6618). You are not a label. You are not a disability You are a human being with significant value to share in whatever community you are a part of. Learn how to “disable the label” from different guest speakers with lived experiences, participate in hands-on activities, and learn how to advocate for yourself. Due to limited space, individuals will be enrolled only after a completed application has been received. Slots for the workshop will be filled in the order that completed applications are received.North East Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

NO SEW T-SHIRT BAGS

July 21, 2pm: Craft workshop is for tweens and teens ages 12-18. Each participant should bring one or two T-shirts that can be cut, twisted, and tied into bags. Space is limited; preregister at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6385. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@ nhcgov.com. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

2017 BOATING SAFETY

July 22, 9am: Beginner boating class will give the student the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certificate for the state of North Carolina. It is required for anyone who

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operates a power boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC) of 10 or more horsepower in North Carolina waters that was born after 01 January, 1988.

Topics taught include: A basic introduction to types of boats, boating law, required safety equipment, discussion of navigation aids, boating problems, trailering your boat, and enjoying water sports. 8-hour class; boating certificate/ card will be issued at the end of the test. $35.

Advance registration: Jim Sinclair at captjim. sinclair7@gmail.com or 202-746-5253. Fran Russ Recreation Center,1 Bob Sawyer Dr. MENOPAUSE RELIEF HYPNOSIS

July 24, 6:30pm: If you are fed up with menopause symptoms, come to this hypnosis event!

Learn how to get rid of your hot flashes and so much more and finally free yourself from limiting symptoms and beliefs about menopause. Donation; pay what you can at the door. HARMONY: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 3504 North Kerr Ave.

YOGA IN THE PARK

July 25, 11:30am: Stretch, strengthen, and relax on the park lawn! Families are invited to have fun in Story Park next to Main Library this summer, on Tuesdays after regularly scheduled storytimes. No registration is necessary for this free activity. Julie Criser at jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St

HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY

July 25, 2:30pm: Bring your questions about end of life health care planning to this free clinic, which is presented by Legal Aid of North Carolina. Participants will learn about Advanced Health Care Directives and pick up blank forms. A virtual attorney will be available for a live question and answer period. Admission is free, but seating is limited and preregistration is requested for this event. Reg. www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6301. www.legalaidnc. org. Natasha Francois at 910-798-6306. NHC Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MUSEUM BUILD IT

July 26, 2pm: Cape Fear Museum staff present “Build It!” at Pleasure Island Library. The program is free and no registration is required to attend. Free program, kids ages 6 - 12, to put their design, engineering, and problem-solving skills to the test. The fun, hands-on challenges and games will range from constructing tall towers to building the ultimate miniature glider.

Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

INTRO TO WORDPRESS WEBSITES

July 26, 3pm: Learn the basics of creating a website with Wordpress at this free workshop with Reference Librarian Annice Sevett. Space is limited, so please register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-7986371. Wordpress.com offers designs and support for individuals and businesses wanting to open a blog, website, portfolio or store online.

Offering free to low cost service and lots of sharp looking templates, Wordpress proudly announces that its software powers 28% of the Internet. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the

third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943 or jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

DIVE INTO READING

Through July 31, 9am: For the first time ever, we are pairing up with Winter Park for a school supplies drive! Throughout the month we will be collecting pens, pencils, markers, and any new school supplies to donate. Winter Park provides all of their students with new school supplies at the beginning of the year and we want to help!

Bring any new school supplies in and receive a discount off your daily admission! Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St.

BOOK CLUB

Join a different kind of book club! This weekly meeting offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

clubs/notices CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Every Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hosted weekly by Angela Pollock and most Mondays with Darien Brooks. This will give adults with or without disabilities an opportunity to work on social skills in a typical, relaxed environment. Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St.

WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge.

Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear.

Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

Thurs., 6pm: Join the Wilmington Board Game group and the Wilmington Board Game Meetup group for a night of Board Games and more. No experience necessary. Bring your own game or select one from our free Demo Library. www. facebook.com/groups/CFGBoardGames. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

ST. PAUL’S

Fourth Wed. of every month at 5:30 p.m. for Taizé, an ecumenical sung and silent participatory prayer service designed to achieve a contemplative state through music, song, and silence. Midweek Holy Eucharist: Every Wed. at 12:10 p.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by

community lunch (suggested donation, $5).

Choral Evenson every second Wed., followed by supper and Christian Formation discussion. Evensong is a sung service of evening prayer, psalms, canticles, and scripture readings. Ancient part of the Anglican tradition, ever renewing the soul. Sung by Choir of St. Paul’s. spechurch.com. 910-762-4578. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. SMART DEVICE MEETUP

Fri., 10am: Stressing out over a ‘smart’ device?

Interested in reading ebooks? This weekly meeting offers tips and hands-on help with the devices in your busy life. Bring your technology questions, fully charged device, library card, and the passwords to any accounts you want to explore. Attendance free; space limited, so please register, www.NHCLibrary.org or 910798-6385. Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

BIRTH CIRCLE

Every 3rd Sat. come for our Birth Circle, something always different every month. Check out website for more details of what we have in store this month & exact time of each event! www.thebumpandbeyond.com. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM

We explore God using the methods and guidance of Moses, Jesus, the prophets and a rich sampling of delightful saints including Theresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas.

We will meet twice a month for fellowship, poetry, instruction in spiritual practices, group meditations and playful spiritual fun. First and third Sundays of each month, 2pm. Parking on 15th St. Respond to me, John Evans, at insightbuilders@gmail.com. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. If you have questions or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you. La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

NHC HAZWAGON

New Hanover County encourages residents to safely dispose of toxic materials with its new mobile collection unit, the HazWagon. stationed various days at three different locations in New Hanover County to collect household hazardous waste and electronics free of charge. Residents can bring items to the following locations each week: Mon., 10am-2pm, at Ogden Park ball fields; Wed., 10am-2pm at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex in the Farmers’ Market field by the recycle center; Fridays at Carolina Beach Mike Chappell Park (in the south side of the park across from the tennis courts), 10am-2pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play. Standard format. $6 fee paid towards prize support for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds.

Event begins at 7pm, reg. begins at 6pm. Arrive early for event reg. Free play, $6 entry fee

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first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D. POKEMON LEAGUE

Come to Cape Fear Games on Sunday evenings to catch them all by learning to play the Pokemon Trading Card game, battle and trade in the video games, or enjoy the store’s Pokemon Go Pokestop.

All ages are welcome to our family friendly environment. facebook.com/groups/CFGPokemon. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D

culinary FERMENTAL

wines, pickled products, goat cheese, cut flower bouquets, dog treats, herbs and more.

Artisan works of pottery, jewelry, woodwork, silk screened clothing, home décor, leather goods, all-natural bath, body & home products. www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org. 5 N. Water St. POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

On the front lawn every Wed., 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a farmers’ market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home,

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 styles. 4pm, free. • July 22, 6pm: Monthly brewery series feat. Brooklyn Wanna know about famed authors who have a Brewery, w/tastings, giveaways, brewconnection to our port city in some way, shape ery folks, multiple drafts, bottles, cans, or form? Head to Old Books on Front Street for live music w/Jessie Strassel & Friends and fresh food from Soulful Twist Food a 90-minute walking tour of Wilmington every Truck. www.fermental.net 910-821Saturday. Tourists will learn about various novels 0362. 7250 Market St.

JULY 22: LITERARY HISTORY TOUR

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat, 8am-1pm: An open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the banks of the Cape Fear River.

Featuring local growers and producers selling vegetables, fruits, baked goods, seafood, honey, meats, eggs, plants, NC

and even see where Oscar Wilde gave a lecture in town. The tour starts at 1:30 p.m., and tickets can be bought ahead of time at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390.

Marine Science Camp Explore • Boogie board • Coastal Ecology Kayak • Surf • Paddleboard

hearth and garden. Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Vendors vary somewhat weekly.

10200 US Highway 17.

BEER BINGO

Every Thursday night for beer bingo. No charge for cards. Great prizes. Food and drink specials. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Hump Day Happy Hour: 5-7 pm every Wednesday at NeMa Burger & Pizza Lounge! $5 Angus beef burgers and $2.50 16 oz Buds/ Bud Lights. Martini Tastings every Friday and Saturday, 4-8 pm. 5 tastings + one small order of NeMa Fancy Fries, $20/person. NeMa Lounge & Eatery, 225 S. Water St. Chandler’s Wharf.

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 our brewers and get two free samples.

tours 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 St. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and more. In-depth 90-minute tours are by appt: 910-619-4619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available. Foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

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.

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of your community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am.

Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-registration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

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

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

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HISTORY WALKING TOUR

A two-hour exploration of downtown Wilmington with author Dan Camacho! A $10 dona-

tion is suggested. www.bellamymansion.org or email info@bellamymansion.org with any questions. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St. BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as selfguided tours, which start at any time. Mondays is only self-guided tours.* Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees.

Climb the stairs to the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture.

Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5 free. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.

Market and Water sts. $12/adult, $5/child.

(910) 251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com

support groups TRANGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by licensed therapists in a private and safe location. Four free monthly support groups for parents and family, children and teens, young adults, and older adults. All are phone screened for safety. Group information is given at the time of the screening. Please contact Nova Swanstrom MA, LPA for more information. (910) 343-6890 x3009

WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: Wilmington Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/ youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and self-care. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School).

Sue Graffius: dre@uufwilmington.org).

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. Jodie: 910-547-8973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr.

COPING WITH DEATH OF A SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a no cost grief program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner. The group will meet through Wed. June 21, noon-2pm. Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Pre-reg. is rqd; (910) 796-7991. Get help with difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved

one through compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of our generous donors, these caring, no cost groups, camps and workshops are available to all. www.lcfh.org.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor. Men and spouses welcome. Discussion/programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup.com. 910-792-9953.

EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

Sat, noon: Chat with other pregnant mamas who are going through the same thing as you!

Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding USA counselor, and Postpartum Doula, Jess Zeffiro will moderate a free Pregnancy Meetup Group. Expectant mothers are invited to pop into the group at any time to share their stories, ask questions, and connect with great area resources. Share your stories with each other and have any pregnancy and birth related questions answered in a supportive and caring environment. The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

PFLAG

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

TEEN TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group, free, facilitated by TR Nunley and Jamie Alper. This group will focus on the mental health needs unique to transgender and gender non-conforming adolescents (13 years old -18 years old). Topics covered will include but are not limited to: understanding one’s own gender, bullying, discrimination, and violence, family dynamics, coming out, being misgendered, handling invasive personal questions from others, safety and safe spaces, anxiety and mood stability. Nova Swanstrom first at (910) 442-8480 x3009 with Delta Behavioral Clinic.

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9pm at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/ HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

The Greek word “philokalia” is translated as the “love of the beautiful, the exalted, the excellent.” I propose we make it your keyword for the next three weeks—the theme you keep at the forefront of your awareness everywhere you go. But think a while before you say yes to my invitation. To commit yourself to being so relentlessly in quest of the sublime would be a demanding job. Are you truly prepared to adjust to the poignant sweetness that might stream into your life as a result?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

It’s a favorable time to strengthen your fundamentals and stabilize your foundation. I invite you to devote your finest intelligence and grittiest determination to this project. How? Draw deeply from your roots. Tap into the mother lode of inspiration that never fails you. Nurture the web of life that nurtures you. The cosmos will offer you lots of help and inspiration whenever you attend to these practical and sacred matters. Best-case scenario: You will bolster your personal power for many months to come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Two talking porcupines are enjoying an erotic tryst in a cactus garden. It’s a prickly experience, but that’s how they like it. “I always get horny when things get thorny,” says one. Meanwhile, in the rose garden next door, two unicorns wearing crowns of thorns snuggle and nuzzle as they receive acupuncture from a swarm of helpful hornets. One of the unicorns murmurs, “This is the sharpest pleasure I’ve ever known.” Now, here’s the moral of these far-out fables, Gemini: Are you ready to gamble on a cagey and exuberant ramble through the brambles? Are you curious about the healing that might become available if you explore the edgy frontiers of gusto?

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

I predict four weeks from now you will be enjoying a modest but hearty feeling of accomplishment—on one condition: You must not get diverted by the temptation to achieve trivial successes. In other words, I hope you focus on one or two big projects, not lots of small ones. What do I mean by “big projects”? How about: taming your fears; delivering a delicate message that frees you from an onerous burden; clarifying your relationship with work; and improving your ability to have the money you need.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Spain’s most revered mystic poet was St. John of the Cross, who lived from 1542 to 1591. He went through a hard time at age 35, when he was kidnapped by a rival religious sect and imprisoned in a cramped cell. Now and then, he was provided with scraps of bread and dried fish, but he almost starved to death. After 10 months, he managed to escape and make his way to a convent that gave him sanctuary. For his first meal, the nuns served him warm pears with cinnamon. I reckon you’ll soon be celebrating your own version of a jailbreak, Leo. It’ll be less drastic and more metaphorical than St. John’s but still a notable accomplishment. To celebrate, I invite you to enjoy a ritual meal of warm pears with cinnamon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“I’m very attracted to things I can’t define,” Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons says. I’d love for you to adopt that attitude, Virgo. You’re entering the Season of Generous Mystery. It will be a time when you can generate good fortune for yourself by being eager to get your expectations overturned and your mind blown. Transformative opportunities will coalesce as you simmer in the influence of enigmas and anomalies. Meditate on the advice of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke: “I want to beg you to be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

designed to put you in the proper alignment to take maximum advantage of current cosmic rhythms. For the next three weeks, say them periodically throughout the day. 1. “I want to give the gifts I like to give rather than the gifts I’m supposed to give.” 2. “If I can’t do things with excellence and integrity, I won’t do them at all.” 3. “I intend to run on the fuel of my own deepest zeal, not on the fuel of someone else’s passions.” 4. “My joy comes as much from doing my beautiful best as from pleasing other people.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The world will never fully know or appreciate the nature of your heroic journey.

Even the people who love you the most will only ever understand a portion of your epic quest to become your best self. That’s why it’s important for you to be generous in giving yourself credit for all you have accomplished up until now and will accomplish in the future. Take time to marvel at the majesty and miracle of the life you have created for yourself. Celebrate the struggles you’ve weathered and the liberations you’ve initiated. Shout, “Glory hallelujah!” as you acknowledge your persistence and resourcefulness. The coming weeks will be an especially favorable time to do this tricky but fun work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

I suspect you may have drug-like effects on people in the coming weeks. Which drugs? At various times, your impact could resemble cognac, magic mushrooms, and Ecstasy—or sometimes all three simultaneously. What will you do with all that power to kill pain, alter moods and expand minds? Here’s one possibility: Get people excited about what you’re excited about, and call on them to help bring your dreams to a higher stage of development. Here’s another: Round up the support you need to transform any boring or unproductive status quo.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” So said psychologist Carl Jung. What the hell did that meddling, self-important know-it-all mean? Oops. Sorry to sound annoyed. My cranky reaction may mean I’m defensive about the possibility I’m sometimes a bit preachy myself. Maybe I don’t like an authority figure wagging his finger in my face because I’m suspicious of my own tendency to do that. Hmmm. Should I therefore refrain from giving you the advice I’d planned to? I guess not. Listen carefully, Capricorn: Monitor the people and situations that irritate you. They’ll serve as mirrors. They’ll show you unripe aspects of yourself that may need adjustment or healing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

A source of tough and tender inspiration seems to be losing some of its signature potency. It has served you well. It has given you many gifts, some difficult and some full of grace. But, now, I think you will benefit from transforming your relationship with its influence. As you might imagine, this pivotal moment will be best navigated with a clean, fresh, open attitude. That’s why you’ll be wise to thoroughly wash your own brain—not begrudgingly but with gleeful determination. For even better results, wash your heart, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

A “power animal” is a creature selected as a symbolic ally by a person who hopes to imitate or resonate with its strengths. The salmon or hare might be a good choice if you’re seeking to stimulate your fertility, for example. If you aspire to cultivate elegant wildness, you might choose an eagle or horse. For your use in the coming months, I propose a variation on this theme: the “power fruit.”

From now until at least May 2018, your power fruit should be the ripe strawberry.

Why? Because this will be a time when you’ll be naturally sweet, not artificially so; when you will be juicy but not dripping all over everything; when you will be compact and concentrated, not bloated and bursting at the seams; and when you should be plucked by hand, never mechanically.

I’ve compiled a list of four mantras for you to draw strength from. They’re

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