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K-9 Heroes In conjunction with the New Hanover County Library’s summer reading club theme “Every Hero Has a Story,” the NHC Sheriff’s Department will bring in some of their K-9 comprads and explain their important roles in keeping the community safe. Readers of all ages are invited to join. Meet at the Myrtle Grove Public Library (5155 S. College Rd.).

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The Karen Kane Music Festival welcomes a host of talent for a friend in need this Sunday, July 5.

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think we can safely say that Wilmington has positioned itself as an arts-driven city. Our rewards from the film industry are numerous, and among them are the explosion of live theatre that happened here in the early and mid-‘90s. Twenty years later, theatre is an economic driver: Almost every single weekend there is live theatre on stage in this town. Theatre companies vie for audience and box-office dollars as multiple shows overlap their runs. With well over 30 theatre companies in town and the coming excitement of the CFCC Humanities and Fine Arts Center opening, theatre is firmly part of this community.

This year has seen the addition of two new companies and one more has announced a season to begin at the end of 2015 and run through 2016. Probably the biggest

undertaking of the three is Dram Tree Shakespeare’s “MacBeth,” which will come to life in the fall. The formal announcement came at a fundraising party a few weekends ago in Dennis Hopper’s old apartment (currently, the Lashley residence). It was straight out of Stoppard’s “Shakespeare in Love.”

Every nonprofit needs to fundraise, and I have spent the better part of the last two-thirds of my life at such events.

Far and away, this was one of the more imaginative fundraisers I have been to in years. While sipping a stunning craft cocktail by the talented mixologist Joel Finsel (and I am a light weight, so with one I was ready to fly) and catching up with our local celebrities, suddenly a Shakespeare scene erupted in the middle of the party: Nurse (Alisa Harris) and Juliet (Ashley Burton) laying plans for her elopement with Romeo, Katherine (Kat Vernnon) and Pe-

A closer look at how theatre and the arts add to our community’s bottom line By: Gwenyfar rohler

Above: Chris Marino welcomes everyone to Dram Tree Shakespeare’s inaugural fundraiser celebration, held June 19. Photo by Jeff Reardon, Wooden Wheel Photography.

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truchio (Justin Smith) examining their relationship, and of course constant crowdpleasers, The Rude Mechanicals from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Jon Stafford has replaced James Cagney as my favorite Bottom of all time. But Bob Workman’s performance of Snug the Joiner singing his monologue to the tune of “Memory” from “Cats” probably was the high point of the evening. About every 8 to 9 minutes another scene would emerge from the crowd; the only warning was Jacki Booth (stage manager of the evening), who circulated the room to let the next group of actors know it was time for their “places.”

Just to underscore the importance of theatre in Wilmington, Mayor Bill Saffo spoke at the event and officially welcomed Dram Tree to the city.

Dram Tree has booked an unusual facility to launch “MacBeth”—the old fruit and vegetable storage facility on South Front Street known as McEachearn’s. It came to be through an unexpected path. Tamara Mercer, the secretary for Dram Tree, also works in the City of Wilmington Planning Department. Robinson Brown, the current owner of McEachearn’s, has been renovating the space, and Mercer has worked closely with him.

“He is extremely meticulous with his historic renovations,” Mercer confirms. “Dram Tree Shakespeare had been scouting possible spaces for over a year and none were quite right for our first production. David Zukerman, myself and Christopher Marino met with Rob in the warehouse, and right away we could envision its potential to marry well with the scope of the Scottish play.” (“The Scottish Play” is one of many nicknames for “MacBeth.”)

Brown quickly grasped Dram Tree’s vision and is enthusiastically working with them to upfit the building for the production. “We will use the architecture of the warehouse as our touchstone,” Dram Tree’s artistic director Chris Marino says—“raw, angular, dangerous, moody, metal, and primal.”

In addition, the company has some unorthodox and intriguing plans for the battle scenes of “MacBeth.” “They will serve as Dram Tree’s outreach to utilize recently returned veterans and teach them to fight in a choreographed battle,” she explains.

“The fight will be gender blind, because women are warriors, too. It will be an expense, but this could be a great asset to the production. It also will serve our veteran community that no one thinks to engage with art.”

At the opposite end of the spectrum from performing 400-year-old plays, a new group, Page to Stage, formed with the intention of fostering emerging playwrights. This summer they are presenting staged readings on the last Wednesday of the month at the Cameron Art Museum. I felt like I stepped back in time to the old

Playwright’s Producing Company. (I could almost hear Ginny Davis’ voice over my shoulder; it was wonderful!). Each evening seems to build around a theme—the most recent one was work-related to the coast and beaches. One-acts, works-in-progress, scenes, and monologues are all read and followed by a question-and-answer session with the author.

The first piece, an excerpt from a work in progress by Josh Bailey, had been reworked since its first reading earlier this year. With well over 30 original scripts produced here in 2014, original writing is on the ascendant. Page to Stage brings a wonderful outlet for aspiring and established writers to explore their works.

On a future note, Panache Theatre Co. will revive the holiday tradition of “Santaland Dairies” (by NC writer turned superstar David Sederis) this winter as their premiere production. Artistic director Anthony Lawson promises a different take on the show that still honors the spirit with whom audiences identify.

With the NC General Assembly now collecting sales tax on tickets for events, theatre does not just deliver economic returns in our city (funding jobs at Thalian Hall, CFCC, UNCW, Scottish Rite Temple, TheatreNOW, etc.), but also across the state through sales-tax collections. What began as passionate hobbies years ago have become serious businesses around here, and our state owes a debt to all who continue to find joy while generating revenue. It benefits the rest of us: street improvements, education municipal salaries and more.

Though we tend to discount the arts when we think of money-making ventures, one of the unintended consequences of the new sales tax on tickets is that we now know the arts produce significant revenue for the entire state. How wonderful that, by going out to enjoy live theatre, we can contribute to our state’s bottom line—and the support of our community.

Perhaps, eventually, the line will be drawn between the financial and cultural contributions of our theatre community, and the financial and cultural contributions of film.

One owes debt to the other, and perhaps it can be repaid in unexpected ways. In the meantime, I urge everyone to get out and enjoy the offerings of our ever-growing group of theatre companies. Be a part of making our infrastructure better!

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That New York Attitude Gregory Reddick, 54, and his employer, SJQ Sightseeing Tours, filed a lawsuit in June against New York City for “harass(ing)” them and hampering their ability to rip off tourists, specifically, interfering with their “right” to sell tickets for $200 or more for trips on the Staten Island Ferry —which is actually free to ride. Reddick was wearing an (unauthorized) “Authorized Ticket Agent” jacket when arrested, and according to a New York Post account, believes he operates legally because he misunderstands a technicality in a 2013 court case. Prosecutors, who described the waterfront tourist-exploitation scene as “the wild west,” found Reddick with seven dates of birth, five aliases and six Social Security numbers.

Can’t Possibly Be True —Doctors at a hospital in Dongyang, China, removed 420 kidney stones from a single patient in June (a “Mr. He”). One of the surgeons told reporters that a soy-heavy diet of tofu was probably to blame. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the most stones removed from one kidney during surgery (in India in 2009 in a three-hour operation) is (this is not a misprint) 172,155.

—In May, the Museum of Modern Arts in Krakow, Poland, began showing a video of naked men and women entering a room and playing a game of tag —then revealing that that particular room was actually a building in a Holocaust gas-chamber facility in Auschwitz. The idea, apparently, was to bring three affected nations (Poland, Germany and Israel) together, and among the sponsors of the exhibit was the Israeli embassy in Warsaw, despite criticism that the work was somewhat “repulsive and offensive.”

(A similar project opened in Tartu, Estonia, in February, but was closed almost immediately after objections from Jewish-advocacy organizations.)

—U.S. students may be clever, but they apparently badly trail Chinese students in the genius of cheating on exams (and especially on the use of cheat-enabling technology).

The government’s newest anti-fraud weapon, employed recently in the city of Luoyang during the crucial university-determining tests, is a six-propeller drone that can hover above

a cavernous exam hall, trying to pinpoint the locations inside in which designated ace testtakers are radio-transmitting correct answers to their clients, whose tiny earbuds are worn deep in ear canals. Cheating students also use beverage-bottle cameras, ordinary-appearing eyeglasses that can scan and transmit images, and fingerprint film (to fool fingerprint scanners that otherwise would root out test-taking “ringers”).

—France’s daily La Provence reported in May that at least one enterprising drug dealer in Marseilles had begun distributing “loyalty cards” to its best customers, offering a 10-euro discount on future sales after that customer’s card was full (all 10 squares stamped from previous sales). Said one buyer, “I thought I was hallucinating. I thought I was at a pizzeria or something.” The card also expressed thanks for the patronage and reminded the customer of operating hours (11 a.m. to midnight).

—Rehab Will Be Difficult: Laquanda Newby, 25, was charged with three counts of child abuse on June 7 at the county courthouse in Richmond, Virginia, after police spotted her car with two children locked inside on a day in which the temperature reached the 90s.

Newby had parked at the courthouse that day in order to attend her hearing on charges that on May 26, she had locked her kids in a hot car while she was out on errands.

Wait, What?

Two students at Florida’s Valencia College filed a federal lawsuit in May against the school and three instructors for forcing them to undergo “transvaginal probes” as part of their sonography (ultrasound) curriculum. According to the lawsuit, the school insisted that students learn the probing on each other because, as an instructor said, “Experience is the best teacher.” The plaintiffs also charged that some instructors and a student leader (dubbed the “TransVag Queen”) made inappropriate, sexualized comments about bodies during the demonstrations. Though the school defended the practice initially, it ordered the live probes halted about a week after the lawsuit was filed and announced lessons would in the future be conducted on simulators.

Compelling Explanations —Luis Cruz, 46, sought pre-trial release in Springfield, Massachusetts, in June —even though he had been charged with heroin distribution and even though his rap sheet, counting his record in Florida, was 52 pages long. His court-appointed lawyer, Anna Levine, was not deterred, arguing that bail was not necessary to assure that her client would appear for trial because none of the 52 pages, she said, contained an arrest for failure to appear. Said Levine, earnestly, “It’s a 52-page record for showing up.”

—“(J)ust one of those spur-of-the-moment crazy things,” explained John Paul Jones Jr., in May after he had intentionally driven his pickup truck through his living room in Senoia, Georgia. He told a reporter that he had been on the phone with his wife and gotten angry, and “one thing led to another.”

Fortunately, Jones is a contractor, and has been out of work for a while and thus figures he can keep busy fixing his mess. The house “needed some work,” he said, “needed air conditioning.” Jones said the truck fared well, with just a few scratches.

Questionable Judgments Teachers Just Wanna Have Fun: Some parents of Encinal High School students, in Alameda, California, demanded an investiga-

tion in June after learning from a counselor at an after-school program that students had been “assigned” the extra-credit project of rummaging through their parents’ bedrooms looking for sex toys (and bringing in a “selfie” holding one). Administrators told parents that the “assignment” was not a requirement of the course but could not ascertain how many students actually presented show-and-tells to the class.

A News of the Weird Classic (July 2011) Blow Against the Empire: Bank of America (BA) had the tables turned in June (2011) after the company wrongfully harassed an alleged mortgage scofflaw in Naples, Florida.

BA had attempted to foreclose on homeowners Warren and Maureen Nyerges even though the couple had bought their house with cash —paid directly to BA. It took BA a year and a half to understand its mistake — that is, until the Nyergeses sued and won a judgment for expenses of $2,534, which BA contemptuously ignored. The Nyerges obtained a seizure order, and two sheriff’s deputies, with a moving truck, arrived at the local BA branch on June 3 (2011) to load $2,534 worth of furniture and computers from the bank’s offices and lobby. After an hour on the phone with higher-ups, the local BA manager wrote a check for $2,534.

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Engineering a Fundraiser:

n 1969 Woodstock took the country by hold and revolutionized the music industry. Peace, love and a sense of community colored the concer. Veteran sound engineer Karen Kane solidified the sonic trajectory of her life after attending that fateful concert at 18 years old. On Sunday, July 5, the positive vibes that permeated Woodstock will return for Kane, only this time it will be in the form of a local music festival held in her honor. The Karen Kane Music Festival will raise funds to help Kane with mounting medical bills she’s been struggling with since April.

The event comes courtesy of the compassion from Pine Valley Market owners Christi Ferretti and Kathy Webb-Ferretti. For the past 11 years, they have hosted private dance parties for charities and women who need financial assistance; they dubbed the group Carolina Girls T-Dance. After learning of Kane’s situation in early May, they hosted a dance in her honor at a local woman’s home.

“Many of the musicians who have recorded with her wanted to play, but the venue was too small,” Ferretti says. “It was truly kismet that shortly after Chris Gore and Tina Ablang came into Pine Valley Market, the idea of a music festival took shape; they offered the Watermark Marina as a venue. The musicians have all donated their time and talent, and friends have been working together to help organize the details. I don’t think we knew exactly how big this could be when we first started. The impact that this festival could have on Karen’s treatment is amazing.”

The outpouring of support comes as no surprise given Kane’s deep-seated ties and connections within the music world. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, and earned two degrees in audio engineering. Though she never pursued performance firsthand, Kane began working on the business side in recording studios. She quickly came to realize her passion lay behind-the-scenes

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in production. After only three years in studio management and familiarizing herself with audio engineering, she excelled into full-time recording manager. Fast forward a few more years, and she had acquired a skill set to label herself a producer. She even managed to work at a major New York City jingle-making hub, 6 West Recording.

Throughout Kane’s years in the biz, the vast array of talent she’s encountered has served as testimony for her intrinsic abilities. She worked with Tracy Chapman (on the demo for “Give Me One Reason”), Janis Ian, the Barenaked Ladies, Livingston Tyler (James Taylor’s brother), and others. She has produced and engineered over 200 full-length albums and countless live shows. She even was recognized by the Canadian Juno Awards, with three nominations for albums she produced while in Toronto. Plus, she’s been welcomed locally with open arms after moving here in 2002 to reside with her partner.

“We wanted a warmer climate and the ocean,” Kane says. “Wilmington was it! How wonderful it’s been to be so embraced by the Wilmington music community.”

Since relocating, Kane’s made her mark locally, too. She won Producer of the Year at the 2013 Carolina Music Awards and was subsequently nominated for the award in 2014 and 2015. She began working at UNCW as an audio engineering professor three years ago. This comes in addition to her continued work at her Port City recording studio, Karen Kane Music Productions and Wilmington Recording Studio (7107 Northbend Rd.). The ties she’s forged here in Wilmington have resulted in the onslaught of support for her medical challenges.

“I am continually grateful and brought to tears about how the Wilmington community has come together to do this for me,” Kane expresses. “I especially want to thank my new angels, Kathy Webb-Ferretti and Christi Ferretti, for their vision, passion and incredible hard work on this event.”

On the schedule for the Karen Kane Music Festival are Nina Repeta, Heather Rogers, Vanessa Lynch, Folkstar, and Laura McLean. The festival also will feature Nyla Cione and Costello’s country-crooning regular Chris James.

“I first met Karen Kane at the 2014 Carolina Music Awards,” James recalls. “We were both nominated for awards that year.

She was nominated as Producer of the Year, and I was nominated as Country Male of the Year. I will be opening up for headliner Morgan Myles and then jumping onstage with her to sing harmonies.”

James was enlisted to help plan the event and book the main attraction, Morgan Myles—an up-and-coming country artist from Nashville. Myles has been singing and playing piano since she was 5 years old.

“Honestly I can’t recall when music wasn’t a passion for me,” she reports. “It gave me a natural high that drove me to sing all the time.”

She moved to Nashville after a stint with Sony Nashville’s vice president of audio and recording in 2006. This led her to transfer from Berklee College of Music to Belmont University, where she majored in music business.

(Her father was a CEO and her mother was an artist, which gave her an inclination to merge logistics and artistry.) Nashville just clicked with Myles and presented more opportunities. Though sje is in the country capital of the world, her music blends genres and is derived from a divergent mix of inspirations.

“As an artist I get inspired by lots of genres and different artists,” she says. “My guitar teacher was a huge influence on me and he mainly had me learn late ‘60s/’70s music— Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, and so on. Blues was definitely my foundation, especially in learning to play guitar. My music is now a fusion of countrysoul with R&B.” As a female in the industry, she’s been inspired by the likes of Reba McEntire (who she opened for while playing for an RCA artist), Dolly Parton and Miranda Lambert. She lauds them for being a fighter for females in the country music sphere.

“As a woman, it’s been incredibly difficult in the country industry, since they are claiming they can’t break a female on radio,” Myles explains. “Also, women are under much more scrutiny than men. However, like I’ve said, I love a challenge, and I’ve hung in there when times were tough because music is still my therapy and gets me through life.”

Currently, Myles is trying to get her debut album off the ground. She’s in the process of pitching it to various labels. She recorded it over 13 months at County Q Studios with Rio Ville Music. “[It took] a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, but I think that’s why the record feels so authentic—because we had to shut the world out and fuse this music together,” she says.

“It doesn’t sound like anything you’ve heard in country music. It’s got a groove with a country flavor, sprinkled with a Southern soulful voice.”

Myles, along with a bill of local musicians, will fill out the festival, which gets underway at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($30 at the door and $100 for VIP). All proceeds benefit Kane’s medical bills that aren’t covered by insurance. They can be purchased at Costello’s (211 Princess St.), Pine Valley Market (3520 S College Rd.), or online at (www.karenkanemusicfestival.com).

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Karen Kane Music Festival Featuring Morgan Myles, Nina Repeta, Heather Rogers, Vanessa Lynch, Folkstar, Nyla Cione, and Chris James Watermark Marina Clubhouse 4114 River Rd. Sunday, July 5, 3 p.m.

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American Aquarium’s BJ Barham comes back to Bourgie Nights for solo tour By: Lindsay Smith

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very summer over the past five years, BJ Barham, frontman for Raleigh’s own American Aquarium, has toured parts of the United States as a solo performer. He hits the road with his wife, dog and guitar as companions, to take a break from the band—sightseeing during the day and playing gigs at night. Despite traveling the states, his favorite gigs still come back to home.

“The number one is Raleigh,” Barham says.

“Our hometown. Outside of North Carolina, I really enjoy Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, New York—a lot of bigger towns. You get to explore a lot and eat good food and go into a lot of little weird shops, then the shows are great, too.”

The lead singer was raised in Reidsville, a small farm town 30 minutes north of Greensboro. Barham grew up listening to country and soul music on vinyl, like Waylon Jennings and Otis Redding. He developed a deep appreciation for music at a young age, particularly a love for vinyl. “Every Saturday night we would put on records as a family,” he says. “It’s how I discovered music.”

As a young boy, Barham desired to be a lawyer, thanks to his interest in history and politics. In fact, he attended NC State in the early 2000s and majored in political science.

Yet, Barham also first learned to play guitar in college. Self-taught, he forced himself to pick and learn the instrument. When he reached his junior year of college, his ambitions changed. He dropped out of school and decided to pursue music full time.

In 2005 American Aquarium formed in Raleigh. In the beginning, the band went through over 20 members. Today, six make up American Aquarium, including Barham, Bill Corbin, Colin DiMeo, Ryan Johnson, Kevin McClain, and Whit Wright. They also released their sixth studio album, “Wolves,” in February. It gained them the most recognition of any of their albums to date, with positive reviews from publications like Rolling Stone, Billboard and the Wall Street Journal. However, it almost didn’t happen. They planned for their fifth studio album, “Burn. Flicker. Die.”, to be their last.

“Success—that’s what changed,” Barham says. “Being able to pay our bills on time; that was a huge part of it. That was part of

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ON THE ROAD: Lead singer of American Aquarium, BJ Barham. Photo by Alysse Gafkjen Photography

us wanting to quit in the first place, but we started making more money and were able to make another record.”

Financial strain wasn’t the only struggle for the band. Excess in drugs and alcohol during and after shows earned them a reputation as constant partiers. In an interview with Indy Weekly, bassist for American Aquarium, Bill Corbin, explained their habits: “We would come to your town, and we were the lovable drunks,” he notes. “People would buy us shots. We weren’t barfighters or brawlers; we’d just hang out and be goofy.”

The band’s name—derived from the Wilco song “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart”— even was based off a song lyric, "I am an American aquarium drinker." American Aquarium released the song "Last Stand" in 2006, also referencing their alcoholic tendencies: '“I’ll drink when I’m down/I’ll drink when no one else is around/I’ll drink every dime of my check/I’ll drink cause I got so much to forget.”

On August 31, 2014, Barham decided to make a major life change. “I was drinking more and more and more, so, finally, I just kind of had to stop and focus on what I wanted to do with my life,” he explains. “Did I want to be a drunk asshole all the time? It impacted the rest of the band. We all drink very little at shows now and are trying to just focus on the music.”

Barham’s songwriting changed upon his life’s trajectory, too. In comparing the themes of their last two albums, he admits “Burn.

Flicker. Die” delivers lyrics about Saturday night drinking, partying and one-night stands. “‘Wolves’ is the Sunday morning record where you look back with a little clarity,” he notes. “You can look back and take something positive from it.”

During his solo gig, Barham says the music goes deeper into the original songwriting pro-

cess. Stripped down without a band, audiences will bear witness the original arrangements American Aquarium recorded and released.

“Most of what I wrote started off as folk songs,” he tells, “as one-person songs, and the band adds meat to the bone. The songs I will be playing kind of look at the original versions of what we created.”

Barham’s upcoming show in Wilmington, at downtown’s Bourgie Nights, will showcase jams the band typically keeps away from while touring together, like “Water in the Well” and “Road to Nowhere.” Both are fairly simple arrangements that work for the style of show Barham is creating on his summer solo tour.

Barham won’t only play American Aquarium songs; he’ll do several covers, too.

In an interview with Diffuser, Barham spoke about his current stance, both musically and non-musically. “I’m finally at a point in my life where I’m happy,” he told the magazine. “I’m sober. I’m married. I’m able to make a living off of just writing songs and playing them with my best friends. So that is what I wrote about.

I’ve always written about what I know,and American Aquarium records very much serve as a retrospective of where I was in life when I wrote them.”

DETAILS: BJ Barham

Opening acts: John Massengill and Tyler McKaig Tues., July 7, 7 p.m. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1409919 Tickets: $10 adv/$15 at door Bourgie Nights • 127 Princess St. www.americanaquarium.com

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Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free; acoustic) —Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

Thursday, July 2 Brothers Egg (5:30pm; FREE; americana) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; (910) 772-1400

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

Southern Trouble (6:30pm; Free; southern rock) —Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Jill and Barry (7pm; $3; acoustic) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.

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

Michael Eakins (7pm; Free; indie) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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

Stars & Stripes North Carolina Symphony (7:30pm; $27) —Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd.; (910) 962-3500

Chris James (9pm; Free; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 3629666

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friday, july 3 Ocean City Jazz Festival (5pm; $30-$50) —Ocean City Beach Community Center, 2649 Island Dr. Heartbeat of Soul (6pm; $0-$9) —Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.; (910) 798-7700 2nd Marine Division Band (6pm; Free) —Mayfaire Event Lawn, 6835 Conservation Way 20 Ride (6pm; Free; Zac Brown Tribute) —Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

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Morgan Myles (10pm; Free; folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 3629666 Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

Rebekah Todd (4pm; Free; folk) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 Machine Gun (4pm; Free; Rock) —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St. Boogie in the Park (5pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave. Lynne and the Wave (5pm; Free; cover) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave. Satellite Bluegrass (6:00 pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796 Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; free; folk) —Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040 Open Mic Night (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle Street;

Monday, July 6 Trivia (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; (910) 763-4133 Heather Rogers (9pm; free; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 3629666

Tuesday, July 7 BJ Barham & more (7pm; $10-$15; eclectic) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St. Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Saturday, July 4

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7:30pm; Free) —Carolina Ale House, 317-C College Rd.; (910) 7919393

Band on Fire (11am; Free; reggae) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Trivia Night (8pm; Free) —Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.; (910) 256-2269

July 4th Patriotic Concert (4pm; Free) —Windermere Presbyterian Church, 104 Windemere Rd.; (910) 791-5966

Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Music in the Garden (6pm; Free) —A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 3629666

Reel Rooftop Concert Series (7pm; $5) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

DJ Riz (9:30pm; FREE) —Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

Travis Shallow (7pm; Free; Americana) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Open Mic (All Day; Free) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Michael Ramsey (7pm; Free; bluegrass) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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Rob Ronner (7pm; Free; southern rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Band On Fire (7pm; Free; reggae) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. Saturday Night Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave. Ryan Singer (8pm; $13; comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Temple 5 (10pm; $5; hip hop/jazz) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; (910) 762-2091

Rob Ronner (6pm; Free; southern rock) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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Layering the Details:

arts > art

Two artists offer fresh works in New Elements’ latest show By: Josephine Butler

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rtists Rebecca Humphrey and Charles Robertson approach their work the way storytellers might reminisce with old friends. They attentively layer details from past and present into pieces that evoke great depth and texture—the results are now on display at New Elements Gallery through July 18.

Humphrey’s story begins with paper. The Virginia artist fell in love with the medium as an elementary-school student designing bulletin boards and stage props. When she fell ill with rheumatic fever, Humphrey spent six months in bed practicing oil painting on paper.

Now, Humphrey makes the paper herself.

By placing ground cotton and other plant fibers against bas-relief forms, fossil-like impressions emerge when the works dry and the forms are removed.

“I use a casting process,” Humphrey says.

“I have to rebirth every piece because I work face-down and have to be able to press the pulp into the relief objects. When the piece dries, I turn it over and decide what I want to leave in and what I want to take out.”

By taking breaks during the drying process—a couple of days, give or take—Humphrey revisits each piece with a fresh take and will often layer in subtle details, such as glass tiles or the innards of a wristwatch (her father was a watchmaker in Reidsville, NC). “Most of my paintings have to do with relationships,” Humphrey says.

“Most of the time those are relationships in nature—sky, land and water—but sometimes it’s about relationships between people. Whatever is really important in my life at that time is what’s reflected in the work.”

Humphrey’s piece “Journey” (hand cast paper and mixed media, 28-by-34 inches) strikingly captures the waves of the ocean, land and sky. Splashes of yellow ochre juxtapose ripples of water against a bold blue sky and

they think the image represents.” The outcomes have included objects like birds, worms and traffic lights. As a result, Robertson has come up with a whimsical set of titles for paintings in the series. But no matter the name, “glyphic” or landscape, his process is the same—and it’s time-intensive.

“On any given painting, there are 30 to 40 coats of paint, but you wouldn’t know because I keep scraping, polishing and burning it off— what I call the subtraction process,” he explains.

“Once you’re into it, it’s PAPER-MAKING AND FOSSIL IMPRESSIONS: Rebecca the painting that really Humphrey’s “Journey” is on display as part of New starts telling you what to do.”

Elements show, “Timeless Texture,” also featuring the Like Humphrey’s paper creations, Robertson work of Charles Robertson. Courtesy photo discovered his passion for encaustic as a child.

“I actually flunked art history in school,” he quips. “I started painting with crayons because grainy clay-red cliff.

“You really need to see it in person,” Miriam I didn’t have money to buy paint, and I was Oehrlein, owner of New Elements Gallery, asked to do a portrait commission. I realized says. “I’ve never seen a photograph of her the more wax I was putting down, the less it work that really did it justice. She puts so much would stay; it started peeling off.”

Robertson became frustrated with the time in all the details.”

Charles Robertson, a transplanted Wilm- process and coated his piece in lighter fluid. ington artist, also focuses on specifics. The In a eureka-like moment, he realized that after painter has worked for decades with encaus- burning the surface of the painting, a ghost tic, or wax-based paint, to create pieces using image remained. (He would later learn that he a novel process. After laboring over the work, had not “invented” encaustic painting; it had adding layer after layer of wax and color to been around for thousands of years.)

Just like the age-old encaustic painting pracemery cloths, his final step is an unusual one: He scrapes it all off. What’s left behind is what tice, Oehrlein believes the works of Robertson Robertson calls “ghost images”—and they (and Humphrey) will remain timeless. “Becky are haunting. Nighttime landscapes conjure and Charlie have created the type of work an eerie sort of calm. Shades of burnt umber that is something you can look at for many, skies hover over waters of deep purple and many years and still see something new or blue hues. Perhaps the most evocative fea- different every time you look at them,” she ture is the buyer’s ability to flip the painting, notes. “Because their works are so detailed and versatile, you never grow tired of seeing rendering entirely different scenery.

One such piece, Robertson’s “Late After- them. That’s what makes them truly timeless.” noon” (encaustic on emery cloth, 10.5-by13.5 inches), upon first impression, depicts a green field and distant tree line. When flipped upside down, the viewer might instead find Timeless Texture a grassy lakeside.

Rebecca Humphrey and Traditionally known for his landscapes, five years ago Robertson started dabbling Charles Robertson in the abstract. In a series of pieces he calls Through July 18 “glyphics”—short for hieroglyphics—Robertson uses brighter pigments to create boxy New Elements Gallery images carved with inscriptions. “I don’t 201 Princess St. name these pieces until they’re finished,” he tells. “I poll people and ask them what www.newelementsgallery.com

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2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343 5233

Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 41, featuring Candy Pegram, Aaron Collier, Eli Thompson, Brian Mergenthaler, and Sarah Collier. Show hangs for eight weeks.

from 10am-Noon.

Entries are now available for the "Artist's Choice Invitational" This show is open to all NC artists. Entry forms and information can be found on the Call for Entries page at www.artexposure50.com. The deadline to enter is July 24th.

New Elements Gallery

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

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The second Saturday in June will be another "Art in Action" afternoon starting at Noon. We will offer an opportunity for artists to draw or paint from a live model. There is no charge, but there will be a tip jar for the model. Artists will be at work either working from the model or working/demonstrating their craft. There will be a walk-in class offered exploring mixed media and collage from 11am-1pm. Cost is $35 with all supplies included. Join us for a fun day of art!

Summer camps for children ages 7-11 begin July 8th. The camps run for four days

"Timeless Texture" brings together the vivid, mixed-media collages of Rebecca Humphrey and the haunting, encaustic landscapes of Charles Robertson. Humphrey's hand-cast paper and Robertson's pigmented wax both require labor-intensive processes that result in works richly layered with hue and texture. The public is invited to meet the artists and discuss their work. "Timeless Texture" will remain on view until July 18, 2015. See previous page for full writeup.s

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

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

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

In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to

its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level Tues.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Sat., noon-5:30pm 910-362-7431

Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present "Recent Works by Dallas Thomas."

Thomas’s work is heavily influenced by nonspecific tribal ceremonies and rituals from all over the world, as well as the Bay Area Figurative Movement of the '50s and '60s.

He experiments in wet and dry media, in both small and large scale paintings and drawings.

His style is characterized by purposeful mark making and an economy of lines. Thomas cites hip-hop culture as a lifelong influence on his art and credits it for his more aggressive mark making and sense of energy. The gallery will hold a Fourth Friday opening reception on July 24th from 6-9pm. Admission is free and open to the public; complimentary refreshments are provided.

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Tired and Joyless:

Pixar’s formula in ‘Inside Out’ lacks originality

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By: Anghus

Cinematique Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. $8-$10, 7 p.m. • www.thalianhall.org

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art of being a critic is accepting that my opinion may often defy conventional wisdom. What I enjoy may radically differ from the hundreds of millions of other human beings who inhabit this planet.

I sit at my computer, slack-jawed and dumbfounded, that the seventh “Fast and the Furious” movie is now the third most popular film in the history of cinema. I fight every urge to punch myself in the brain every time "Transformers" crosses the one-billion-dollar mark. Bad writers struggle with the idea that their opinions may be the voices of dissent.

Good writers are smart enough to know that dissent makes far better reviews.

I find myself at odds with Pixar—the massively successful producer of ridiculously wellreviewed family movies, owned by a very successful company you may have heard of called "Disney." I used to enjoy Pixar movies. I was in college, looking for an excuse not to study, and (like many film enthusiasts) the idea of a computer-generated animated film had stoked my interest. A friend wandered into the theater green room and asked, “You heard anything about this new Tom Hanks animated movie?”

Twenty minutes later we were at an almost empty theater seeing a midday show, marveling at what was very clearly a defining moment in cinema and the future of animation.

“Toy Story” was an amazing experience. It was an instant classic, and featured great characters, amazing visuals (for the time) and a lot of heart. Disney’s animated output had been waning. The 1980s was difficult for the “House of the Mouse,” as their animated features were starting to feel antiquated. They made a massive comeback in the ‘90s with hits like “The Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast.” After hitting a new creative apex, Disney once again fell into a slump. Pixar was clearly the future, and Disney was smart enough to put a ring on it. Twenty years later, I find myself not only bored with Pixar movies but frustrated with them.

“Inside Out” is a not-so-original idea about personifying the voices in our heads; that within all of us there is Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Fear (Bill Hader), and Anger (Lewis Black).

These divergent personality types help shape lives and memories. The central character is a young girl named Riley. She’s a happy-go-lucky 11-year-old, until she’s forced to leave her old life behind when her father relocates for a business venture. Since this is Pixar, they have to move to San Francisco—because that’s where people with first-world problems congregate.

Things don’t go too well for Riley who has a

reel to reel 7/1: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, “Far From the Madding Crowd” is the story of independent, beautiful Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors: a sheep farmer, a reckless Sergeant, and a prosperous, mature bachelor. This timeless, passionate story explores the nature of relationships and love.

Do not miss this gorgeous adaptation marked by strong direction and a talented cast.

(PG-13, 1 hr 59 min)

Pixar’s personalities: ‘Inside Out’ takes viewers on another journey home with Joy and Sadness.

Courtesy photo.

hard time adjusting to her new surroundings.

San Francisco isn’t quite the wonderful, wintery paradise of Minnesota. Inside her head, the voices struggle with pointing Riley in the right direction. A problem with Riley’s core memories (the most important ones) causes Joy and Sadness to become lost, because this is a Pixar movie, and it’s contractually mandated that something adorable needs to be lost and make its way back home. Also, because it’s Pixar, there’s a valuable life lesson to be learned: Life isn’t about just being happy all the time. Our lives and memories are the culmination of happiness, sadness and a variety of other emotions that weave together a complex tapestry.

Barf.

When I watch Pixar movies, I feel like William Shatner in a classic “Saturday Night Live” sketch where he berates a bunch of giant "Star Trek" nerds for being such die-hard fans well after puberty. That’s how I feel about Pixar movies. I totally understand the love these movies get from kids—they’re aesthetically beautiful and feature all sorts of zany characters—but when I hear middle-aged men declare the brilliance of a Pixar movie, I want to scream, “You’re grown men! Get a life!”

I didn’t just dislike “Inside Out,” I wanted great harm to befall the characters. I found their one-dimensional personality types grating. I found Joy’s exuberance cloying, and I kept wishing someone would just drop an anvil on Sadness. I kept rooting for the film to take a

dark turn and have doctors lobotomize Riley to silence the voices in her head.

There’s just no joy left in Pixar. The formula is so tired that I can barely muster the energy to care. “Inside Out” is a film I’m sure a lot of people will enjoy, but the technical proficiency and artistic beauty of these movies will never be enough to mask the redundant lost-andfound story.

DETAILS: Inside Out

★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Mindy Kaling, Bill Hader, Lewis Black Directed by Pete Docter & Ronaldo Del Carmen PG

7/8: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. Based on the internationally best-selling novel by Jonas Jonasson, “The 100-Year-Old-Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” is the unlikely story of a 100-year-old man who decides its not too late to start over. After living a long and colorful life, Allan Karlsson finds himself stuck in a Swedish nursing home. On his 100th birthday he leaps out a window and onto the nearest bus, kicking off an unexpected journey involving, among other surprises, a suitcase stuffed with cash, some wicked criminals, and an elephant named Sonya. (R, 114 min)

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Living History:

arts > theatre

TheatreNOW’s ‘Summers at Seabreeze’ moves with power and fun By: Shea Carver

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n 2015 we still seem to be fighting the racial divide that has cost Americans years of heartache and prejudicial stigma. In the midst of a continuous fight against bigotry and for equal rights, TheatreNOW is hosting a timely original play, penned by its artistic director Zach Hanner. “Summers at Seabreeze” features the story behind Freeman Beach’s Seabreeze—an African American resort, once located north of Snow’s Cut in Carolina Beach.

From 1922 through 1954, Seabreeze drew in thousands of vacationers and even celebrities to its shoreline. They danced at local juke joints, ate the area’s prized clam fritters, fished and crabbed, and were able to enjoy a summer break despite the Jim Crow era of laws that forbade black people from going to public places that white people could easily access. Even more interesting: The Freeman family, who moved to Myrtle Grove Sound in the late 1800s, owned over 100 acres of marshland—something not many black families had the privilege of doing then (the Freemans also owned Carolina Beach and its state park, for that matter).

Perhaps the best show TheatreNOW has hosted to date in its two-year infancy, “Summers at Seabreeze” is thoughtful, funny, reverent, and educational. It features an all-African American cast of upcoming and veteran talent worthy of much applause. While every performance has its strengths, its the storytelling nature that really grounds the show.

Audiences aren’t merely talked through an important timeline of local history, the history comes to life before their eyes.

Hanner conducted a lot of research for this show. He studied a UNCW thesis on the

resort, researched historical documents and interviewed locals who frequented or lived near Seabreeze. These men and women light up the drop-screen behind the stage, to reveal in their own words what life was like for so many. TheatreNOW always makes terrific use of multimedia to add dimension to their shows; yet, it’s never been more effective than here.

As one of the interviewees recounts the numerous celebrities that visited the resort, Fats Domino—played by Fracaswell Hyman, a.k.a. “Cas”—appears onstage. Fats Domino played The Barn in downtown Wilmington in the mid-20th century. After his show, he couldn’t get a hotel room because of the color of his skin; so, he traveled to Freeman Beach where he knew he’d be welcomed. In one of the juke joints, he played piano and sang for the crowd.

Out of the numerous characters Hyman enacts onstage, his version of Fats Domino most definitely stands out above and beyond.

He belts “Ain’t That a Shame” with bubbly vigor and dances with spitfire passion. Every time Hyman appears onstage, he brings vivacity to a scene. His energy is just electric. As well, he’s new to Wilmington’s theatre community but not to the acting biz; he appeared in “Malcom X” and was the creator of the Nickelodeon show “The Famous Jett Jackson.” I can’t wait to see him again—preferably soon. What a joy he is to watch!

The everyday Joes who inhabited Seabreeze bring their own colorfully rich memories to the show, brought to life from the actors’ monologues. My favorite comes from Max Paige—who takes on Alex Freeman, owner of the land. Freeman worked hard to turn wetlands into a viable career, thanks to fishing and to the sawmills who bought the timber he sold from clearing land. When he

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died, he passed on the property to his family, who eventually commercialized some of the land into a vacation resort.

Paige is the only person in the cast who actually lived through the Seabreeze days.

He has a way with a story that captivates; I truly felt like I was on his front porch, waxing yesteryear upon his every syllable. From boat captain to restaurant customer, he speaks with careful enunciation, in a dialect used to pepper time and place in the South.

Paige uses phrases like “I knowed” and offers drawn-out soft “Rs” (FOH-ties instead of FOR-ties), pertinent to speech patterns here. He’s a man with quiet fortitude, no matter who he is playing onstage. He makes the audience want to sit up and listen to his every word. He speaks like a true raconteur.

Reid Clark’s take as a moonshiner not only reveals the way Seabreeze’s clubs and restaurants once made money, but it also introduces us to some of the injustices folks had to endure back then. For one, cops often raided the resort to try and find illegalities, like selling alcohol amidst prohibition—especially as Seabreeze picked up in popularity and became a viable financial resort. Clark’s sly demeanor is evocative as we learn about the White Lightnin’ moonshine he sold to local restaurants who in turn sold “special Coke” (one-quarter cola, the rest White Lightnin’).

Clark makes a point to give fierce eye contact to the audience, to connect with them— or more so to connect the value of the stories he’s telling. Reid is a true ensemble player, too. As one of his stage companions slipped up on her lines during Saturday’s show, his impromptu line guided her back on track within her monologue.

The ladies of the show are just as impactful, but especially Rica Marcelle. She kills it during a live performance of “Hound Dog”

by Big Mama Thornton (one of my favorite songs, ever). Her grisly growls and saucy attitude really bump up the level of performance in the show. In fact, that’s the main attraction of “Summers at Seabreeze”— aside from the history, it's fun. The music is my kind of my music, too. Grenoldo Frazier is the man on the keys and he enlivens the show with sounds like Louis Jordan’s “Saturday Night Fish Fry” and Lena Horne’s “Stormy Weather.” Though it isn’t played live—rather via pre-recorded footage on the drop screen—again it transports the audience to time and place. However, should this show ever see a redux—and it should—I hope it’s in a larger venue where live music can be incorporated in every song and all of it is sung live by the actors.

The choreography, done by Techmoja’s Kevin Lee-y Green, is effective but contained into a very small space that creates obstructions—not only in movement but in the audience’s eye line. I want to see it bigger and better. “Wade in the Water” will bring a tear to the eye already; add to it more room for the actors to move and their voices to its music, and it will be goosebump-inducing.

The set is the best thus far at TheatreNOW, too. Aside from the screen showing black and white photos of the real Seabreeze and its landmarks—Daleys Pavilion, Bruce’s Tavern, Sadie’s—the stage is compact with a boat that the captain fishes from, a pier the young teen falls from (a gut-wrenching story performed by Eliccia Nichole), and the restaurant that Miss Ila serves her famed clam fritters out of. And, by the way, those clam fritters are on the TheatreNOW menu.

Chef Denise Gordon serves up fare reminiscent of Seabreeze days. Fluffy, light puffs of breading pop with finely chopped onions and clams, which smack the lips in sweetness. The kielbasa and shrimp from the low-country boil have a delightful taste of richness paired with the sea. A taste of collard-wrapped chicken bursts with earthiness from the greens, yet becomes overwhelmed by a dry chicken breast. Yet the juicy watermelon salad, balanced by peppery arugula, a citrus-y dressing and salty feta, overrides it all in decadence—as does the chef’s insanely delicious coleslaw. Cabbage and kale get a lightly dressed mayo-and-lemon juice treatment for a refreshing bite.

Without a doubt, “Summers at Seabreeze” will move audiences. More so, it should have a longterm effect on us as a people still trying to overcome racial strife. Where we’ve come is far and away better in 2015 than it was in 1954, when Seabreeze was destroyed by Hurricane Hazel (therein began Seabreeze’s decline, on the heels of the civil rights movement). Yet, this show allows us to not forget the importance of this history—if anything, it should remind us not to repeat it, too.

DETAILS:

Summers at Seabreeze ★★ ★ ★ ★ Fri.-Sat., through July 25, 6:30 p.m.

TheatreNOW • 19 S. 10th Street Tickets: $20-$34 www.theatrewilmington.com

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Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide

grub&guzzle

Kyoto Asian Grille 4102 Market St (910) 332-3302

American BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October.

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

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

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

Blue surf cafÉ

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

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

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet

Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

buffalo wild wings

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

eternal sunshine cafÉ

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

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

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

East oceanfront dining at blockade runner

Award-winning cuisine accompanied by the sounds of breaking surf + a soothing coastal breeze, that's East Oceanfront Dining. Our chef, Ben Ramsey, will pleasure your palate with fresh local seafood, produce from our own gardenscape + other harvest from local purveyors. Chef Ramsey is focused on the best of what our region has to offer and he + his staff are delighted to serve you. You'll dine in the comfort of our relaxing restaurant or if you choose, our canopied, oceanfront deck provides a memorable ambiance for any evening.

If you're looking for a more casual bite or maybe just a drink or two before dinner, have a seat in the Aquarium Lounge. A great selection of wine, beer or spirits can provide just what you're looking for as you settle in for an evening of coastal culture. For reservations and information concerning best rates and packages, please call 1-800-541-1161.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: The Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

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elijah's

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serves breakfast all day.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: MondayWednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.com

Halligan's pub

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks

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

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

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

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.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: 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 Sea-

food & 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.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

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

The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ 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

The Trolly Stop

The little dipper

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

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

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

Southport (910) 457-7017 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 - COMING SOON! ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

Asian BIG THAI II

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

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

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

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts).

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

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

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

pine valley market

hibachi to go

Ogden Tap Room

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home

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

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

■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200 ■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.com

tions coming together in the kitchen. Recipes are passed on this way through the generations so that the food you are tasting today is influenced by the knowledge of the past.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thur 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 9:30pm; Fri 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 10pm; Sat 12 to 10pm; Closed Sunday ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ WEBSITE: www.southernthairestaurant.com

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

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

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!

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indochine restaurant & Lounge

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair. We also serve everything from sushi to traditional Chinese dishes, a plethora of curries to Pad Thai, hibachi and teriyaki dishes, and more. Come give us a try where you will find nothing in the freezer but the ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thu: 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 9:30pm or Fri - Sat, 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: An array of Asian cuisines, from Japanese to Chinese, Thai and more.

southern thai

thai spice

Our menu is centered around authentic Thai cuisine and features traditional dishes as well as chef-inspired dishes.

We always deliver authentic Thai cuisine mixed with southern hospitality. Thailand can be culturally divided into 4 main regions: North, North Central, Central & South. The diverse topography and cultures lend their way to creating unique cuisines in each region. Meals are prepared by all genera-

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

yosake downtown sushi lounge

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees.

Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices.

Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

Dinner Theatre theatrenow

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

Hours vary.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington and Greater Wilmington

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■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com

gREEK The greeks

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

124 Princess St.; 910-343-6933 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday 10:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and Monkey Junction ■ WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.the-greeks.com or www. facebook.com/thegreeksnc

Healthy Clean Eatz CafÉ

This café is your one stop shop to start living a healthy lifestyle. Everything on the menu is under 500 calories and 10 grams of fat unless you order otherwise. The café offers dine in, carryout, or get an entire weeks worth of meals by signing up for our weekly prepackaged meal service. We also do customized food prep to fit anyone's diet needs.

Stop by Clean Eatz today to start a new you. You only have one life, Make it count!

Lifestyle tip: Resolutions usually fail due to the stress we put on ourselves to change so quickly. Make simple changes one by one. We didn’t get where we are at overnight. Baby lifestyle steps: Eliminate fried foods, drive thrus, alcohol, or sugar first. Add a new goal each week. You got this! 203 Racine drive,Wilmington NC 28403. (910) 452-3733.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday- Friday: 11-7, Saturday: 11-3 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.cleaneatz.net

Indian kabob and grill

Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington's only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries. Kabobs are baked to perfection in our "tandoor" clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offer-

ing a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and herbs. We also serve vegan and gluten-free items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood. Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a full-service bar and are open seven days a week. We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. Live music and dance every Saturday. Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch Sunday through Saturday 11am-3pm. Dinner Sunday through Thursday 5-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5-10:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Innovative Indian recipes, made fresh daily.

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

tandoori bites

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices.

Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffronflavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 7944540.

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

Italian eddie romanelli's

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South/Leland

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

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

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,

a taste of italy

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

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

La Costa Mexican Restaurant

16 OZ. MARGARITAS FOR $4.95 MONDAY & TUESDAY AT ALL LOCATIONS! Open Sunday through Thursday until 9pm, Friday and Saturday until 10pm, Lunch Monday through Saturday 11am to 3pm!

5622 OLEANDER DR, 910.392.6006 • 3617 MARKET ST, 910.772.9000 • 8024 - UNIT 1 MARKET ST, 910.686.8210

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Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $6.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

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

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

Latin American CEVICHE'S

Come enjoy the tropical flavors of Panama and Central America...from our fresh fish to our handmade empanadas, traditional arroz con pollo to fresh inspired salads, We hope you will be transported to simpler time with warm, friendly service, and festive vibe. Large selection of beer and wine, including red and white sangria, tropical mimosas, drink specials daily. Just before the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. 7210 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 256-3131.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

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 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 $4.25 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: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com

SAN felipe mexican restaurant

At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons.

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina

locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington, Leland & Southport ■ WEBSITE: www.sanfelipenc.com

Organic lovey's natural foods & cafÉ

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group. All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out. On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options. Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

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

whole foods market

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group. All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out. On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options. Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

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

Dock Street oyster bar

oceanic

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

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

Seafood Catch

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

Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

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

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■ FEATURING: Dining on the newly 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. 910343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

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.

Rx Restaurant & bar

Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made

Sports Bar hell's kitchen

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

Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we

our dogs and sausages, and even salads and kids menu, there's something for everyone to enjoy. We pair it with an expansive craft beer selection—including a large selection of NC brewed beers—and we give you the most unique and fun atmosphere in Wilmington, thanks to our soft-sand volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor dining. Hands down, we're the best place in town to ... Eat. Drink. Play. 3525 Lancelot Lane. 910-202-9350.

■ SERVING LUNCH & Dinner: Sun.-Thurs., 11am-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 11am-2am.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Market Street and Darlington ■ FEATURING: Burgers, dogs, build-your-own French fries, sandwiches, craft beer, volleyball courts.

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

SHUCKIN' SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11amMidnight ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

smoothies and more Tropical smoothie cafÉ

Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses, topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back to Tropical Smoothie Café again and again. At Tropical Smoothie, we are guided by one simple belief: When you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better, all is better. It's part of our mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun. 2804 S. College Road, Long Leaf Mall. (910) 769-3939.

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

Southern Casey's Buffet

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

“Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just

with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget!

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; FriSat, 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 TuesSun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

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can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

Carolina Ale House

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

■ 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

dig and dive

A new way to play with your food." It isn't just a catch phrase—it is what we do at Dig & Dive. Locally sourced, high-quality food is what we bring to the table. From our specialty "pork wings," tossed in our famed bourbon-barrell Kentuckyaki sauce, to our fresh ground chuck burgers, to

vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

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olks across the country are gearing up for fireworks, waving flags from the deck of their boats, filling their coolers, and putting on their best red, white and blue. America once again is ready to blow out the candles this July 4th, and the Port City is offering a host of activities to usher in one of the year’s biggest celebrations. Here’s a preview of the hottest 4th celebrations in town:

Red, White and Blue ILM: A glimpse at 4th of July events occurring around the Cape Fear area this week

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Though the fun began last Saturday with an opening ceremony, the Freedom Run/Walk, the Firefighters Freedom Competition, and a host of other activities, it will continue this Wednesday, July 1, as folks gather up their beach towels and sunglasses and head down to Oak Island for a day of fun in the sun. Kicking off their 4th of July celebrations early, they’ll be hosting a full day of family-friendly fun. There will be a sand-sculpture building contest (1 p.m., corner of SE 46th Street & Beach Drive), volleyball, a skateboarding competition (4 p.m.; Kevin Bell Skate Park, corner

of SE 49th Street and Beach Dr.), bocce ball, music by Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot, evening entertainment, and even a shag contest, organized by the Society of Brunswick Shaggers. Registration for the shag competition is from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., and the shaggers get their footing at 7 p.m. at Middleton Park Extension, corner of SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive. As well, there will be a quintessential fireworks show, starting at approximately 9 p.m.

Plus, the sprawling, multi-day festival will welcome the Associated Artists Summer Art Show at Franklin Square Gallery (130 E. West St.). Admission for the exhibit is free, and people can view the art daily through Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A raffle, with proceeds benefitting the Associated Artists of Southport, will be held on July 4th at 5 p.m.

Thursday, July 2, will kick off the official street festival in Southport. Children’s entertainment will begin at 9 a.m. in Keziah Park, at the corner of West Moore and South Lord streets. Coloring, beading, singing, dancing, face-painting, and more will get kiddies in the 4th of July spirit. Arts and crafts vendors will set up shop at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Franklin Square Park on Thursday, July 2.

Food concessions will take over the waterfront (South Howe to E. Bay street) from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday,

and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

Throughout the week, the festival also will have a community organization spotlight booth, which will rotate daily, to showcase area nonprofits. The booth will be set up in Waterfront Park.

Music, too, will take Waterfront Park by hold, with a plethora of bands and performers getting their groove on at the 101 E. Bay Street stage. Inspirations Dance Center will get the party started on Thursday, July 2 at 2 p.m., followed by Jilli & The River Rat Band (rock, country and blues) at 3 p.m., Mad Dog Radio (rock) at 4 p.m., and CC Martin (country) at 7 p.m.

The entertainment will continue on Friday, July 3, with gospel troupe Glory Girls taking the stage at 1 p.m. The Lucky Girls Band (bluegrass) will keep things going at 2 p.m., followed by Street Dance and the Tim Clark Band at 7 p.m. The Brunswick Concert Band also will perform at 3 p.m. on Fort Johnson’s Garrison Lawn (203 E. Bay St.).

Finally, on July 4th the Waterfront stage will house a full day of performers, getting the fun underway at 1 p.m. with Christian rock group Generations Live. Sound Creek (folk, rock, country) will go onstage at 2 p.m.; Parker Lanier and Mandee Schaub (country) will perform at 3 p.m.; Ava Johnson will play at 4 p.m.; and The Catalinas at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The Lions Club Boat

Raffle drawing will occur on the Waterfront Stage at 8:55 p.m. Raffle tickets for the boat can be purchased throughout the week at Island Area Chamber of Commerce (4433 Long Beach Rd.).

Honoring the true spirit of July 4th, there will be a Veterans Recognition event on July 2 at 6 p.m. in the Southport Community Building, 203 E. Bay Street. The ceremony will feature a live performance by Letters from Home (a.k.a. America’s Bombshell Duo), a group that started in WinstonSalem, NC, in 2010. The duo’s repertoire combines harmonies, tap dancing, comedy, and an overall patriotic experience. Dinner also will be provided.

The festival will usher in games for the kids on July 3, with registration at 8 a.m.; games will begin at 9 a.m. Kids 5 and under will meet at Fort Johnston’s Garrison Lawn (203 E. Bay St.), and kids ages 6 to 11 will compete in Waterfront Park (101 E. Bay St.). Free T-shirts will be on hand while supplies last.

This being an election season, the 4th of July Festival also will provide an opportunity for eligible voters to register on July 3 from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the at the Southport Community Building (203 E. Bay St.).

Floats, music, cars, queens, and more will be on display as part of the 4th of July parade taking place on Saturday, July 4, at 11

a.m. The parade will be followed by a polevault competition on the lawn at Yacht Basin Drive and Moore Street. The Shine and Show Classic Cars show also will begin at 11 a.m. on Independence Day. Aside from the parade and street happenings, folks can enjoy the 21st annual Cape Fear Yacht Club/State Port Pilot Commodore’s Regatta (viewable on Bay Street) at 2 p.m. on July 4. The event is open to any area sailboats. As well, the festival will ring the bell for a live pro-wrestling event at 3 p.m. on Fort Johnston’s Garrison Lawn (203 E. Bay St.) on July 4.

The festival will conclude with a fireworks finale at 9 p.m. Folks can check out a full list of events at www.nc4thofjuly.com. All events are free and open to the public.

Independence Week Fireworks Extravaganza and Music by the Sea Thursday, July 2, 6:30 p.m. • Free Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Cape Fear Blvd. www.cbdowntowninitiative.com What’s a 4th of July celebration without music? Luckily, Cape Fear-area residents can enjoy the sounds of Southern Trouble’s modern country stylings. Southern Trouble just celebrated their third year together as a five-piece collective. They cover rock, blues, beach, and country. The concert, which will take place in the gazebo, augmented by a

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Cape Fear Coast Seafood 8130 Market St., Bayshore, NC Everyone knows it’s impossible to have a proper 4th of July bash without delicious cookout fare. Folks can head over to Cape Fear Coast Seafood for an upscale all-American backyard BBQ, with food being served

by Funky Fresh Food Truck and chef Josh Petty. Menu items will include Kobe beef sliders, gourmet hot dogs, blackened grouper dogs, lobster rolls, open-face soft-shell crab BLT, grilled honey-chipotle shrimp skewers, and more. Diners also can sate their sweet-

tooth with red, white and blue snow cones, candied bacon and maple doughnuts, ice cream, banana pudding, and Key Lime pie.

Beer and wine will be available for tasting, and live music will be on tap.

Independence Day Celebration with 2nd Marine Division Band Mayfaire Event Lawn, 6835 Conservation Way Friday, July 3, 6 p.m., free This week Mayfaire’s Music on the Town Concert Series gets a little patriotic with the 2nd Marine Division Band. Complete with horns, percussion and more, the marching band’s big sound will permeate the event lawn, conveniently located behind hhgregg.

While perusing myriad shops at the Mayfaire Town Centre, folks can stop in with their blankets, lawn chairs and the like to enjoy a night of Yankee Doodle Dandy tunes.

4th of July Dinner Cruise Cape Fear Riverboats, 101 South Water St. $44-$66 Set sail this 4th of July with a dinner cruise presented by Cape Fear Riverboats. The boat departs a 6:30 p.m. from the dock at 101 South Water Street. The onboard meal will comprise a BBQ dinner buffet. Plus, the cruise will offer up a spectacular view of the dockside firework show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $44 to $64 and can be purchased at www. cfrboats.com.

Wilmington 4th of July Celebration Riverfront Park, Water Street at Princess Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m. Free www.wilmingtondowntown.com Food, fun, live music and more will take hold of downtown Wilmington this July 4th.

The free annual event, presented by the City of Wilmington and Carolina Marine Terminal Entertainment, will culminate in a firworks show at 9:05 p.m.

4th of July Bash with The Fury The Beach House Bar & Grill 7219 Market St. • Free - $5 Saturday, July 4th, 8 p.m. www.thebeachhousebar.com Things will be getting hot at Beach House Bar and Grill come Saturday, as local band The Fury will take the stage with their energetic rock ‘n’ roll. The show starts at 8 p.m., and there will be no cover before 9 p.m. Afterward it will cost $5 for non members and $3 for members.

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Members of the Friends of the Battleship North Carolina can enjoy a special event aboard the historical ship this Independence Day. Beginning at 7 p.m., members will get exclusive access to the ship, so they can enjoy the City of Wilmington’s fireworks show from the battleship’s deck. Memberships are $35 and can be purchased online at www.battleshipncfriends.org or by calling (910) 251-5797.

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Chapter 13: Xen dreams of darkness By: Anthony David Lawson

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he doors to catatonic swung open as I approached. This in itself was weird because I usually had to wait for someone to come in or out before I could slip in.

But here they were, sitting wide open, without another person in sight. I made my way slowly down the hall, waiting for something to happen, but there was just the same uneasy quiet that always seemed to shroud the wing.

I slipped into the room I had previously scouted and my gut dropped. He wasn’t there. There was no sign that a patient had ever been in the room. For a moment I thought I made a mistake and entered the room of the poor guy I already had taken. I threw caution to the wind and darted across the hallway to the other room. Empty.

I ran from room to room, my progress slowing through each doorway. All the rooms were empty. It suddenly occurred to me that I had been caught. Someone had noticed my comings and goings and figured out with my last victim my ghastly deeds. This was a trap and I had walked right into it. There were probably cameras watching my every move. In fact, sitting in the middle of the hall, I had the feeling I was being watched. I craned my head up to look for hidden cameras in the corners. Nothing. But the feeling of being observed would not subside. It was closer than before. In fact, there was someone right behind me. I turned around and there she was. M. was standing in the hall, staring down at me.

My first instinct was to try and explain myself despite the language barrier. I was even opening my mouth to try the impossible when a simple fact dawned on me. M. was standing. Her wheelchair was nowhere in sight. I stared up at her and saw that her gaze was fixed on me. Her eyes were filled with something. Some terrible emotion that was brimming around her rims, begging to escape. If I had to put a word to it, it would have been love.

Now my understanding of love was still a fresh concept, but, when looking at her, I knew we were better when we were together. There was no need for physical reassurance. There was a good chance we would never even touch, but being near each other made everything brighter. I could see that understanding in her eyes. But with that understanding came another: I was dreaming.

I looked her over, standing in the empty hallway and noticed the floor was moving underneath us as we stood still—slowly, turning from linoleum to a river. But the river carried us nowhere. I looked up and saw that, even

in my dream, her hand was clenched tight like a stone attached to her arm.

With the thought of the word “stone,” her fist began to crack. The lines splintered up her arms, split her chest in half, and divided her face into a spiderweb of imperfections. Blood swelled between the cracks and leaked out over the ruined M.-shaped sculpture. All at once she crumbled to the ground—pieces of her lying still on top of the river that was picking up momentum.

So far my night had been long, by any standard. From behind me came a voice: “It could be beautiful.” I turned around, but no one was there. When I turned back to the wreckage of my love, there was blood, broken pieces, moments wasted—waiting. And there she was, standing in the middle of the massacre, carefully surveying the carnage as if selecting the perfect daisy to pick and place in her hair.

She glanced up in my direction and cocked her eyebrow. Of course she knew exactly what I was thinking.

“This is all wrong,” she said.

“What’s that?” I asked.

“The pattern. It’s not as pretty as I thought it would be.”

Her eyes finally stopped scanning, locked on a piece of her no larger than the others. It was covered in the sticky red substance. She nudged the piece slightly with her bare toe until it slid about a quarter of an inch. “Better,” she whispered. “It’s all in the details.”

As she placed the piece into its final resting place, the whole scene, M. and all, dropped into the river and rushed under me as I watched, untouched by the current. She passed by and was gone like a small clip of a film long forgotten. Soon, the current brought other images: A group of cats (all of with which I was familiar) gathered around a body in London. I knew the scene well; I had been there in the late 1800s. Then it was gone.

Another group of cats (I was not familiar with) were trapped inside a house nearby but out in the country. They had nothing to eat but bits left unpicked from the bones of the little old lady that died and left them no other way to survive. Then, gone.

The scenes reminded me of the stories people told of cats ushering souls to the other side. Is that what I was doing? And with that thought, I awoke.

only one more as to not arouse suspicions.

Mr. Davids was sitting in a wheelchair that had been placed next to the window in his room. His eyes stared out, but there was no recognition in them. No one was home. I jumped in his lap and was beside myself when I heard his gasp. Forty-five years. After this I could take a break and give the mortality rate of Greendale Pines a rest. With no one around, I wasted no time waiting for him to go to sleep. I pried open his mouth and drained his life force. But, instead of the translucent color I was used to, the entire mass was pitch black. I reasoned with myself and thought it was because he had so much life left in him.

Maybe the more life left, the darker the color.

Yet, when I transferred the energy to M. that night, I realized I made a terrible mistake.

Anthony David Lawson is the author of “Novel,” as well as a local playwright, director and actor. He will write a piece of prose presented in parts every other week in encore throughout 2015, entitled “The Nine Lives of Xen.”

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CFCC MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY 7/11, all day: Cape Fear Community College’s (CFCC) Surf City location will proudly host Military Appreciation Day on July 11 from 10am to 4pm.

This event seeks to honor active duty and retired veterans in the area, as well as inform attendees of CFCC’s new location and class offerings. The entire community is invited to celebrate. Food and drinks will be available. Activities include a bounce

MEGA BIZ MIX BUSINESS EXPO 7/16, 5:30pm: Showcase of Chamber business member products and services in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Featuring displays, giveaways, food, beverages and great networking! Coastline Conference and Event Center, 501 Nutt Street

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CUPCAKES FOR THE BATTLESHIP 7/2-4, all day: The Battleship NC is honored to announce the support of the Generations Campaign from Apple Annie’s Bake Shop, 837 S. Kerr Ave and 1121-I Military Cutoff Road in The Forum. They will donate $1 to the restoration fund of the Battleship NC for every red, white, and blue cupcake purchased during the Independence Day weekend, from Thursday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 5th. $1 donated to restoration fund of Battleship for every cupcake purchased.

MAYTLE’S WORLD Big Dawg Productions, in conjunction with the Cameron Art Museum, is pleased to announce that North Carolina Poet Laureate Shelby Stephenson’s new play “Maytle’s World”, published in book form in April 2015 by Chapel Hill Press and dramatized by Wilmington’s Big Dawg Productions, will have its world premiere at CAM on Wednesday, July 8, at 7pm. Set at the Stephenson farm at McGee’s Crossroads where Shelby grew up, the play is a poetic memoir about North Carolina’s agricultural heritage and the role of country music in family life. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall at the Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412 Ticket Prices: $8 CAM members, $12 non-members, $5 students with ID. Tickets can be purchased at the door, through CAM’s website, or by phone at 910-395-5999. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF

By Edward Albee. July 9-26, Red Barn, 1122 S 3rd St. $25: 910-341-7860 Thurs-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 3pm. When George, a college history professor, flings open the door to the home he shares with his blowzy wife Martha, he might as well greet their guests with, “Welcome to the lions’ den!”—or, the drawing-room comedy in he..well, you know where. Red Barn Theater, 1122 S 3rd St. WENDIGO 7/9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 8pm; Sun., 5pm: “Wendigo” follows four lifelong friends taking a yearly hunting trip. But as they try to help one of their number deal with a trauma in his past, they fail to realize that this time, they’re the ones being hunted. $15. browncoattheatre.com. Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street SUMMERS AT SEABREEZE See review page 20.

FORT FISHER HERMIT A play by David Wright. In 1955, a man named Robert Harrill left his home in the Piedmont and hitchhiked 260 miles to Carolina Beach, and then walked south to Fort Fisher, to a place where the land ends. Harrill was not young, already 62 years old. But he made his way to an abandoned World War II artillery bunker in the middle of beaches and marshlands, and he lived there for the next 17 years, leaving behind a difficult life in favor of a simpler, more peaceful existence. 7/29-8/2, $20+.

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48 Where Hawkeyes live 50 Breakfast fare 51 Man of the hour 52 Otter cousin 53 From Italian for “chatterer” 57 Loafed around 58 Pressure meas.

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DOWN 51 Millinery wares 1 Faux pas 54 Jazz singer Cleo 2 Designated 55 Furthers in felonies 3 JFK Library architect 56 Julius Caesar garment 4 Places for picnics 57 Song syllables 5 Not so knotty 6 Poland’s main seaport 59 Clever tactic

70 San Francisco’s __ Hill 73 Short-tempered 74 From Italian for “growing” 76 Excellent 77 Aesthetic endeavors 78 Bulgarian or Croat 80 Bring up 81 Ancient Andean 82 Life story, for short 83 From Italian for “forty days” 87 Engender 88 Opposite of “Sorry!”

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North Carolina’s finest middle and high school jazz students. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Drive

COMEDY AT CALICO Wed., 9pm: Comedy Showcase at The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St., in downtown Wilmington.

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REGGAE FESTIVAL 7/18: Morgan Heritage: (The Royal Family of Reggae) on the Strictly Roots Tour; Edge Michael (nephew of Reggae Legend Peter Tosh) on the Legalize It Tour; ArtByCammeron (Cammeron Batanides) will be providing live painting entertainment throughout the evening. Local Support: Zion, Street Afire, Crucial Fiya. Tickets can be purchased at The beach house or by visiting www.beachhousereggaefest.com. No other venue can touch the splendor and harmony that this one provides, !!Awesome environment!! Amazing people!! Irie Vibes!! It will be an evening of conscious & uplifting reggae music, a positive message that transcends all barriers of race, age, gender and creed promoting peace, love and unity. Messages of love, righteousness, truth and self-empowerment. The party continues inside until 2am with DJ Riz on the one’s n two’s. Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

music/concerts STARS AND STRIPES 7/2, 7:30pm: Beat the summer heat, and join us for a good, old-fashioned salute to the red, white and blue. Celebrate the USA on its birthday with patriotic favorites and high-spirited classics, including Root’s The Battle Cry of Freedom and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, plus selections from the Civil War era! David Glover, conductor Scott MacLeod, baritone/narrator. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Road OCEAN CITY JAZZ FEST 7/3, 5pm: The Ocean City Jazz Festival is Topsail Island’s only Jazz showcase event. It is an annual musical showcase, which celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats. The Festival is produced by the Ocean City Beach Council annually during the July 4th weekend. Performers - Friday: Willie Bradley, Lenora Z Helm, John Brown Quintet with Cyrus Chestnut Saturday: Reggie Codrington (with a vocalist), John Brown Quintet with Mark Whitfield and Marcus Anderson For more information and tickets http://oceancityjazzfest.com.

N. Topsail Ocean City Beach Community Center, 2649 Island Dr. KAREN KANE MUSIC FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER See pages 8-9.

JJ GREY AND MOFRO JJ Grey’s grimy blend of front porch soul and down-home storytelling has taken him around the world and back again. Beating the streets on nearly every continent, he and his band Mofro have sewn a continuous thread of laying-it-on-the-line shows that move folks to dance and at times to tears. JJ was raised in North Florida by a typically Southern extended family that valued hard work and self-reliance. This upbringing permeates his no nonsense approach to writing and performing and has given him an abundance of material to write about in his songs. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr. www.hukaentertainment.com/ event/831299-jj-grey-mofro-wilmington.

JAZZ CONCERT SERIES 7/9, 6:30pm: Join the Bellamy Mansion for an evening of fun and great live Jazz! General admission is $12, and admission for Bellamy and Jazz Society members is $10. All tickets are sold at the door on the day of the event. Chairs and blankets are welcome. Beer and wine is sold at the event. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St. UNCW JAZZ FACULTY CONCERT 7/15, 7:30pm: Members of the UNCW Department of Music faculty, alumni and workshop staff perform as part of the annual summer jazz workshop. Directed by Frank Bongiorno, the ensemble includes Natalie Boeyink, Michael D’Angelo, Tom Davis, Justin Hoke, John LaCognata, Jerald Shynett, Mike Waddell and more. Tickets are available one hour prior to performance at the Cultural Arts Building box office. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Drive SUMMER JAZZ WORKSHOP CONCERT 7/17, 7:30pm: The concluding concert for the Summer Jazz Workshop Concert. See (and hear!)

dance SALUTE TO THE TROOPS CONCERT/DANCE 7/1, 6:30pm: Featuring patriotic and World War II big band favorites. Celebrate freedom, commemorate the anniversaries of the end of the Vietnam War and World War II and salute our Veterans at a free concert and dance. The evening will include: Presentation of the flag by The American Legion Honor Guard from Post 10. Salute to Veterans through “storyboards” of veterans who participated in Brightmore’s Treasured Memories program; The sounds of Wilmington Big Band, Cape Fear Chordsmen and The Harmony Belles performing patriotic and World War II era favorites. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts and punch.

Adult beverages will be available to purchase. Donations benefit Wilmington Parkinson and Lewy Body Dementia Support Group will be accepted.

Program is part of the community’s Brightmore University offering lifelong learning and enrichment opportunities for both residents and the public. Seating is limited. RSVP: (910) 350-1980.

Brightmore of Wilmington, 2324 41st St. AZALEA COAST DANCE USA Sat., 7/11, an evening of social ballroom dance and a basic group dance lesson at the New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC. Group lesson in Swingin’ to the Blues given by Babs Welker of the Babs McDance Studio from 6:45 to 7:30PM. No partner necessary for the lesson. Open dancing to our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music from 7:30 to 10:00PM. $10 members, $12 nonmembers, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. 910-799-1694 or usadance@csandes.com.

OVER 50’S DANCE 7/14, 7:30pm: Music by DJ Baby Boomer. Couples, singles and all ages welcome. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. ELK’S CLUB SOCIAL DANCE 7/17: DJ and singer Tony LaFalce has more than 4000 songs and will gladly play your requests for all kinds of music: Ballroom, Latin, Shag, Nightclub, Country, Rock and Roll, Line dancing. For more info, call Tim Gugan, 371-5368. Admission: S17.00 member couples, $20 guest couples. Elks Club, 5102 Oleander Dr. IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www. walshkelleyschool.com.

BABS MCDANCE STUDIO Wilmington’s premier social dance studio featuring group and private lessons in shag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, foxtrot, cha-cha, belly dancing, ballroom, Zumba, and more - weekly with various pricing.

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76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western-style square dance. Meets Thurs. nights, 7pm, NHC Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. (910) 270-1639 CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

art/exhibits WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAY Watercolor Wednesday continues at the Kure Beach Community Center - this 4-week watercolor class runs from June 10th through July 1st and is open to all levels of aspiring painters. Classes are taught by Kure Beach’s own award-winning, international artist Ken Withrow. Class is held from 12:30-2:30pm and the cost to participate is $30 per person per 4-week session. Registration forms and a list of needed supplies can be found at Town Hall or by emailing parks@tokb.org. Bring your completed registration form and payment to the first class. Kure Beach Community Center, 118 N. 3rd Ave DALLAS THOMAS: RECENT WORKS CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present Recent Works by Dallas Thomas. Thomas’s work is heavily influenced by nonspecific tribal ceremonies and rituals from all over the world.

Thomas incorporates dramatic mark making and energy into his paintings, citing hip hop culture as a major influence for his work. The gallery will hold a Fourth Friday event on 7/24, 6-9pm. Free. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays-Fridays 10-5:30pm and Saturdays 12-5:30pm. Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, CFCC, 411 N. Front St. AN ARTIST’S VIEW 7/6, 10am: Spectrum Gallery presents “An Artist’s View”, featuring the works of July’s artist in residence, Phil Mead. He describes his landscapes and still life paintings as “Realistic Impressionism”.

This exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery Hours: Mon-Wed, and Sat., 10am-6pm, and Thurs.-Fr., 10am-8pm. Live music and light refreshments every Thurs. evening, 6-8pm. Spectrum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd PEPPER MILL SHOP ART SHOW Flytrap Brewing presents a “spicy, handcrafted art show” from local artist, Kelly Sweitzer. On July 9th, kickoff Sweitzer’s Pepper Mill Shop exhibition. Flytrap will tap a Special Release Kolsch for the event. Instrumental guitarist Sean Howard and the Funky Fresh Food Truck will dishing out tunes and local street food 7-10pm. Sweitzer’s work will be on display through August 31. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut Street DALLAS THOMAS: RECENT WORKS Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present Recent Works by Dallas Thomas. Thomas’s work is heavily influenced by nonspecific tribal ceremonies and rituals from all over the world. Thomas incorporates dramatic mark making and energy into his paintings, citing hip hop culture as a major influence for his work.

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24th from 6-9 pm. Admission into the gallery is free. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays-Fridays 10-5:30pm and Saturdays 12-5:30pm. Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, CFCC, 411 N. Front St. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2014. Rhonda Bellamy, 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org

kids’ stuff GIRLS IN SCIENCE From test tubes to safety goggles, this camp is explosive! Our science camp encourages girls to explore the world around them using hands-on activities and experiments. They will learn the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics in a fun and educational environment. At the end of the week, the girls will take home their science journals to show friends and families a plethora of new experiments!

Ages 5-9. Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange Street FAMILY SCIENCE SAT: LEGO ROBOTS 7/11, 10am: PreK, 11am and noon: Ages 5-14 Free for members or with general admission Engage in science, technology, engineering and math as you construct and program a Lego Mindstorms® robot! Let your imagination soar as you imagine a world with more robot helpers. Parental participation required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street

museum CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Reflections in Black and White Exhibit: Free for members or with general admission Reflections in Black and White will highlight Cape Fear Museum’s large collection of photographs.

The exhibit will feature a selection of informal black and white photographs taken by black and white Wilmingtonians after World War II, before the Civil Rights movement helped end legalized segregation. Visitors will have a chance to compare black and white experiences and think about what people’s lives were like in the region during the latter part of the Jim Crow era. • Make It Work, through 9/13/15: Encourages visitors to explore the six types of universal simple machines to learn how they make work easier. • Fort Fisher: 150 Years, through 7/13/15: Includes hundreds of artifacts that document the history of Fort Fisher and its changing role in the community. View a selection of objects and images that shed light on the past 150 years. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more!

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SUMMER POP-UP: PREHISTOIC ILM Summer Pop-up! Starry Nights: July 6-10, 10am and 2pm, free with admission Explore the lives of early Wilmingtonians! Join in a scavenger hunt of Museum galleries, examine objects from the past, and create a historic toy to take home. • July 1317, 10am and 2pm, free with admission Twinkle, twinkle, little star! Travel through the night sky in our digital planetarium to explore summer constellations and more. • Movement Challenge: July 2024, 10am and 2pm, free with admission Experiment with force and motion! Work together to lift loads, move weights, and use simple machines.Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. capefearmuseum MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits.• www. playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. (910) 2562569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23-foot long reticulated python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 pounds, with 15-foot 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 rare, not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am5pm (Sat. till 6pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water street.

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BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Matter of Reverence: For over 40 years,

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Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market street. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation BATTLESHIP NC NIGHT 7/1: Battleship Night at the Wilmington Hammerheads FC game at Legion Stadium. Join us, as we watch them take on Saint Louis FC in what has become one of the most attended games of the year. The Battleship NC will take center stage both for pre-game and half-time activities as we honor all who have served and continue to serve for our country. After the game, stay around as fireworks will light up the sky as we recognize the upcoming Independence Day holiday. For this game only, Wilmington Hammerheads players will be wearing special camouflage jerseys. In support of the Battleship’s Generations Campaign, in raising funds for the restoration efforts, these jerseys will be up for bids in a silent auction with the proceeds going to the Battleship. The silent auction is now live on the Hammerheads website and will run until July 8.

To purchase tickets for the game or to enter the silent auction visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads. com. Legion Stadium, 102 N 3rd St. DISCOVERY HIKE 7/11, 10am: Discover the different plants and animal species that inhabit the park while exploring the ecosystems that make this area biologically diverse. Each hike will focus on a different unique aspect of the park and includes hands on learning activities. Pre-registration is required. (910) 341.0075 to register. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

WELLNESS WALK 7/11, 9am: New Hanover County Parks & Gardens is partnering with local healthcare providers for a monthly guided walk at various parks on the 2nd Saturday of each month. In July, Susan Mintz, RN and Kenya Parker, RN from the Health Department will lead the walk after giving a brief talk on diabetes. All walks will be at a casual pace and are appropriate for all ages and skill levels. The event is free and registration is not required. Participants should meet under the picnic shelter. Smith Creek Park, 633 Shenandoah St.

to strengthen and create communities to promote social justice and peace. Tidal Creek Cooperative, 5329 Oleander Drive REEL WIL mMINGTON The Reel Wilmington film series is focused on films that have been shot here in the Port City area. This series will be a six week program featuring family friendly films that are free to the public. The films will be shown in Bailey Theater Park on Saturdays, starting at 8:30pm. Bailey Theater Park is located in downtown Wilmington at 13 N. Front St.. http:// www.cfifn.org/reel-wilmington/ . The public should feel free to bring their own folding chairs. This event is sponsored by Wilmington Downtown Inc., Downtown Business Alliance, Slice of Life, Front Street Brewery, Port City Java and Cool Wilmington. For additional information or comments, con-

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7/7, 14, and 21 is awards day with Fish the Magish, 11am. Read (or be read to) 2 hours per week to receive weekly prize. Get your reading record stamped any time during each week! Record must be turned in by 6pm July 17th to receive the Golden Ticket for a special prize! Brunswick County Public Library, 487 Village Rd NE

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The cost is $205, which includes a USA Fencing membership for a whole year. Head over to www. capefearfencing.com for more info.

SUMMER LEGO CHALLENGE 7/7, 3:30pm: Lego challenge at Carolina Beach Library is a fun way for school age kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills! Participants may work alone or in teams. It’s free, thanks to the Friends of NHC Library. Make sure there’s space for your child by preregistering on the calendar at www.nhclibrary. org or calling 910-798-6393. Contact Max Nunez, mnunez@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6393. Carolina Beach, Cape Fear Boulevard

BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS 7/12, 9am: Come join us for a morning cruise with three local Birding Experts on board to help you identify the species. A continental breakfast is inCF FENCING CAMP cluded. You will love the variety of wildlife & native The beginner camp covers history, footplants that adorn the river banks. Don’t forget work, bladework, tactics, and rules, and your camera & binoculars. Enjoy this cruise on finish with an in class tournament. All fencthe Wilmington, a 49 passenger handicapped ing equipment is supplied by the Association. accessible power catamaran located on the Camp cost is $195 plus $10 USA Fencing memriver walk south of the George restaurant. bership if you are not already a member. MemThe kids have been out of school for barely a month, Clean, spacious restroom. For reservations bership will be good through July 31, 2016. Stubut there is a host of camps around town sure to call 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours dents need to provide their own lunch. Camp will LLC, 212 S. Water Street. keep them active and learning during summer provide snacks, water, and gatorade. Camp is for break. The Cape Fear Fencing Camp welcomes beginages 8-18. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann

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Aug 4: Final Super Villain Mission Briefing! We’ll put your Super Villain skills to the test at the 2nd Annual Superhero Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Myrtle Grove. Super Villains will lurk along the course to hurl water balloons at kid Superheroes!

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The theme for Summer Reading Club 2015 at New Hanover County Public Library is “Every Hero Has a Story.” Goal of superhero programs is to encourage reading by bringing stories to life with fun and active group experiences. This free event is open to ages 8 to 12. Space is limited, and registration is required on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org.

Scooter Hayes shayes@nhcgov.com (910) 7986393. Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd. KIDS HELPING KIDS THROUGH SONG 7/11, 11am: We will be working with vocalists beginning June 15 who will perform this day, we are also inviting other vocalist/choirs to come out and perform. The goal is to raise money and awareness for children with challenging medical conditions. We have identified three children and the condition they represent to raise money and awareness for this day.

Food and snacks will be sold. Items will be raffled and Information will be shared. Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess Street JESTER’S JUMBLE 7/11, 2pm: Free magic show for young kids features two jesters setting the stage for the magician. When the magician doesn’t show up the jesters panic for a minute, then decide they can do the show without him. “Jester’s Jumble” is a brand new No Sleeves Magic show, written by Michael Rosander especially for NHC Library. Free family performance; no registration is required. Children ages 3-5 will take home a financial literacy kit titled “For You, For Me, For Later.” www.nosleevesmagic.com. www.pnc.com/grow-up-great. Susan DeMarco, sdemarco@nhcgov.com, 910-798-6303.

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PUPPET SHOW 7/13, 11am: City of Wilmington firefighters will offer a puppet show on fire safety at the downtown Library. Kids will meet some real local heroes, and learn the basics about being safe from fire. NHC Library offers free programming with the goal of helping parents prepare children to be safe and successful in a 21st century world. No preregis-

JUGGLING MONEY 7/18, 10am: Juggling money isn’t just for grown ups! Paul Miller of Flow Circus pulls off juggling feats and magic tricks while telling an adventure story in which hard work and smart choices lead to big rewards. 30-minute program for ages 3-5 introduces basic financial literacy concepts in a memorably playful way. Variety entertainer Paul Miller performs everywhere from off Broadway to Disney Cruise Lines. He has been using the juggling arts to promote active learning and play as Flow Circus since 1999. Learn more at www.FlowCircus. com. NHC Library offers free programming with Who doesn’t find continual fascination with those the goal of helping parents prepare children to be colorful, itsy building blocks that turn us all into successful and self-sufficient in a 21st century engineers? All elementary-school-aged chilren are world. Free family program supported by PNC Grow Up Great (https://www.pnc.com/grow-upwelcome to the NHC main library (201 Chestnut St.) on the 9th at 3:30 p.m. for a monthly lego challenge. great). Scooter Hayes at shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393. New Hanover County Myrtle Kids will brush up on their skills in problem solving Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

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and critical thinking, as well as exercise creativity, communication and motor skills! Need more information? Call Julie Criser at 910-798-6303 about this free event, held the second Thursday every month. tration is needed to attend this program. Contact Children’s Librarian Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov. com / 910-798-6303. 201 Chestnut St. MINIONS FUN! 7/17, 7pm: “Bello!” (That’s how Minions say, “Hello!”) Sign up now (in store at Info Desk) for our Minions Fun event. Become a certified Minion and attend Villian-Con in our store to help search for the most despicable villain to follow. Activities and giveaways round out the fun. Barnes & Noble,

LEGOS 7/9, 3:30pm: Monthly Lego challenge at the Library is a fun way for elementary school-age kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills!

Participating children may work alone or with a buddy. Legos are scheduled on the second Thurs. each month at New Hanover County’s Main Library. The sessions are free but space is limited, so please preregister on the calendar at www. nhclibrary.org. Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov.com, 910-798-6303. 201 Chestnut Street STORYTIME BY THE SEA Wed., 10am: Join characters from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea at Ocean Front Park for sto-

ries, crafts, and games. Free, fun activities for both boys and girls, as well as time for photos with the Princesses. Come dressed as your own favorite character to add to the fun. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Avenue BUILD IT WORKSHOP 7/20, 3pm: School age kids are invited to stretch their problem-solving skills with fun, hands-on building challenges and games. Jameson McDermott of Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is the presenter at this free library program.

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Space is limited at this program and preregistration is required. Contact Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. YOUTH WOOD BAT LEAGUE 7/20, 9am: The Youth Wood Bat League is a great learning program to get ready for the Spring Season! Learn from the most experienced baseball staff in the area in a competitive yet instructional environment...swinging a wood bat. We hope to see you all out there on the diamond! Coastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Drive S. B-BALL BY THE SEA CAMP Basketball by the Sea is a developmental camp for players of all levels and abilities. Campers will learn different aspects of the game with emphasis being placed on fundamentals and personal fitness development. Campers will learn new drills to improve their overall skill level in an enjoyable, energetic, and positive camp atmosphere. Campers will be divided into groups according to age and ability to ensure appropriate level of instruction. Admission: $115 WB Residents, $140 Non-Residents.

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YOUTH ART CAMP Youth Art Camp, for ages 7 & up, explores a variety of crafting & art techniques including composition, design and color concepts. Students will get hands on experience in painting, bead making, mosaic glasswork, wirework, wire bending, wrapping, crimping, stringing, and much more! Admission: $150 WB Residents, $185 Non-Residents.

Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive KIDS COOKING CAMP For boys and girls ages 8 - 10. Does your child love to cook? Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation has stirred up something just for them, a FUN hands-on youth cooking camp! This program aims to teach kids creative and simple recipes that will encourage healthy living and good nutritional choices. It can help build self-esteem, team building, and even motivate them to cook for you! Admission: $150 Wb Residents, $180 Non-Residents.

Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive LACROSSE CAMP For boys and girls ages 11-14. Cape Fear Academy Head Coach Paul Gilbert leads the Summer Lacrosse Camp at Wrightsville Beach Park. His team of instructors includes local area middle school and high school coaches. The goal of this camp is to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse to youth in a fun and positive way. Sessions will consist of stick skills and drills teaching proper catching and throwing techniques. In addition to teaching rules of the game, sportsmanship will be taught, modeled and rewarded. Admission: $140 Wb Residents, $175 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive 4-H FOOD DETECTIVE Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to use their superhero powers of sight, touch, smell, and taste to solve food mysteries at this free library program! New Hanover County Cooperative Extension 4-H Agent Leslie Dill is the puzzle master. Space is limited for this program so please preregister on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6385.

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STORYTIME Every Friday night we have a family story time with activities. • Toddler Story Time, 10am, every Tuesday for toddler story time and coloring. • 7pm: Join us every third Thursday of each month as we talk about Magic Tree House stories and adventures and enjoy crafts and activities. • 7/18, 9am: Fans of all ages are invited to join us for exclusive products, activities, cosplay and trivia. Enter for a chance to win a Star Wars character standee while participating in this fun-filled day. Come dressed as favorite character. Barnes & Noble, 750 Inspiration Dr.

lectures/readings GOING GREEN BOOK CLUB 7/7, 6pm: “Sex, Economy, Freedom & Community,” by Wendell Berry. Books available at Old Books on Front St at discount to book club members. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. POETRY AND WINE NIGHT 7/15, 7pm: Enjoy a tasty glass of wine and some stellar poetry from UNCW MFA students Isabelle Shepherd, Alexa Doran, Austin Allen and Becky Eades. A Tasting Room, 19 South 2nd Street CAPE FEAR CREW LUNCHEON 7/17, 11:30am-1pm: Cape Fear CREW (Commer-

cial Real Estate Women) will hold its July lunch at for the present moment and centering oneself with Pine Valley Country Club. Cape Fear CREW is an the energy of the ocean, you will be guided through organization committed to advancing the careers an invigorating vinyasa flow focused on core balof women in commercial real estate. Members ance for riding waves, and opening and stretching represent every aspect of the commercial real estate industry, including, but not limited to law, leasing, brokerage, property management, finance, acquisitions, and engineering. This month, our guest speaker will Join Melanie Doyle at the Coastal Educatio Center (309 be Lindsey Roberson, Assistant District W. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach) on the 8th as she Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties, who will speak about human discusses our area’s native plants and invasive species. trafficking. Guests are welcome. JenniDoyle will share benefits of various plants and how fer Bolton (772-5490) to register for the they help keep pests out of our yards. Plus, she’ll talk meeting. $25 for members; $15 for guests about the scope of invasive plants and what we can do - includes lunch. 500 Pine Valley Drive

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7/8, 7pm: Melanie Doyle, Conservation Horticulturalist and Invasive SpeRegister in person; all proceeds benefit the federation’s cies Specialist at the N.C. Aquarium continuous educational programs. at Fort Fisher, will describe the types native plants and how they can be used in gardens and landthe muscles necessary for paddling and springing scape plans. She will also discuss the benefits to your feet. learn fundamentals and etiquette of of using native plants and how they can save us surfing, general wave knowledge and water safety money and reduce pests in our yards. Melanie will to prepare you for the paddle out. Once in the also highlight invasive plants found along North ocean, our instructors will guide you into waves, Carolina’s coast, the scope of the problem and provide feedback on your progress, and provide an what each one of us can do about it. Free for fedobjective judging for the longest wave contest, the eration members and a suggested $10 donation most style contest and the all time best wipeout for nonmembers; register for this event online becontest! Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive. (910) low or in-person at the Coastal Education Center.

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FLICK OR FICTION BOOK CLUB This month’s book: Ender’s Game. Book available at Old Books on Front St 15% discount for club members. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

CAM ART EXPLORATION Art Exploration July 6-10 for 9-12-year-olds Children have the chance to explore the museum through guided tours, scavenger hunts and special activities, and then express their creativity through hands-on art projects in a variety of media including

MANGA MANIA! 7/19, 9am: Manga Mania! Discover this popular style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. Enjoy a special offer, activities and giveaways.

Please call for event times: 910-509-1880. Barnes & Noble , 750 Inspiration Drive OCEAN SAFETY TALK Through Aug. 17, Kure Beach Ocean Rescue will be leading ocean safety discussions on Mon. mornings at the Ocean Front Park Pavilion.

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drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture Mon-Fri, 9am-12pm; or Mon-Fri, midnight5pm. $130/ $100 CAM member or $140/$110 CAM. Price range of $100 to $140 for entire week; includes snacks, supplies! CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. UP AND ACTIVE 7/6, 6pm: Move your body, move your mind. One hour of music, games, and fun in the lawn area of Ocean Front Park. Music and games provided by Lynne and DJ Wave. Face painting with P3 Planning. Stick around for Turtle Talks under pavilion at 7pm. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

REAL ESTATE LICENSE COURSE 7/13, 8:30am: Get your Real Estate License through this Pre-Licensing Course. Starts July 13 and ends August 26. Class meets M,W,F from 8:30a to 12:30p. Southern Choice Real Estate Academy, 1601 S. College Rd. ART CLASSES Classes by Lois DeWitt, lois.deitt@gmail.com; 910-547-8115. $80 for 4 weeks. Mon, 10am: Sunrise and Sunsetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paint the Beach! Bring a photo to recreate. â&#x20AC;˘Â Tues., 10am: Water Color Flowersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Inspiration From Your Garden. Bring photos of your garden beauties to recreate. â&#x20AC;˘Â Wed., 10am.

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GETTING PICKY EATERS TO EAT Catalan offers a prix-fixe for $65 and adult and $35 a 7/8, 10am: If you have a hard time getting child, featuring a three-course meal. (910) 815-0200 your little ones to eat, join Robin Hanratta for a fun demonstration of ways to entice them into grazing on healthy treats. The program is free and you do not need to preregister. Robin furry friend to rereate. â&#x20AC;˘ Thurs, 10am: e will explore Hanratta is a Health Coach and a student at the Inyour interests and I will guide you through drawstitute for Integrative Nutrition. She has 12 years ing and painting projects that will inspire you to get of experience as a nanny. New Hanover County going on a fun track of creating art! â&#x20AC;˘Â Fri., 10am: Public Library offers many resources for reducing Zentangle â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Inspired Drawing! Meditative drawing personal health risks, as well as for raising chilmethod that engenders calm and well-being, create dren who are equipped to succeed in a 21st cenamazingly beautiful drawings. â&#x20AC;˘ Sat., 10am: Stamp tury world. Mary Ellen Nolan at mnolan@nhcgov. and Stencil 3-hr. workshop, $40. Create an awecom or 910-798-6307. NHC Main Library, 201 some painting using the stamp and stencil method Chestnut St. I use in my own paintings. Contact Lois for supply list or to find out if materials are supplied. Sun FREE DAY OF KARATE Room, 6905 Southern Exposure 7/11, 11:30am: The Dojo Sensei Shawn Worthington, Ages 8 and up Teaching Respect, Power, PORT CITY JAZZERCISE Gratitude, and Humility Free day of Karate - July Buy June and July, and get August Free. Unlimited 11th: 10:30-11:30, ages 8-12; 11:30-12; ages 13 classes for 3 months for $80. No joining fee and and up. 910-794-9590 to reserve your spot. Call no contract. 20 classes offered per week. Free now, space is limited! Register before 7/12 for our childcare at 9:10 class on Monday, Wednesday, initial session and receive six weeks of training for and Friday. Schedule is available at http://local. only $30.00 After 7/12, session is $40. Initial six jazzercise.com/port-city-jazzercise/Wilmingtonweeks session, 7/13-8/22. Wed., 5:30-6:30pm, NC/. First class free. Port City Jazzercize, 5425 Wilmington School of Ballet. Fall session starts Oleander Drive Suite 8.

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Twice per week will be added in January 2016. ZUMBA CLASSES Wednesdays at the Hannah Arts Center (old USO Boys who take ballet may take karate for only $20/ building) in downtown Wilmington at 120 S. Secmonth. Ballet free to boys over 8 years. Wilmingond St. Two classes, 5-5:55pm and 6-6:55pm. ton School of Ballet, 3834 Oleander Dr.

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WINEDOWN WEDNESDAYS Free tasting of wine from around the globe. Every week hosted by a winery representative or vendor to teach you about the selections. All wines offered at a discount as well as an additional 10%off 6 packs and 15%off cases. Come winedown after a long humpday. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve, 1007 N. 4th St. FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. Free. 7250 Market St., www.fermental.net.

WINE TASTING Thurs/Fri, 5pm: Our weekly wine tastings feature six selections for your tasting pleasure. Try before you buy to load up your home cellar, or choose your favorite wine from the lineup and purchase a glass to enjoy at our tasting bar or in our garden seating. Cheers! A Tasting Room, 19 South 2nd Street SMALL PLATES NIGHT Mon: Small Plates Night - $25 6-Course Flight ($35 inc. 2 oz. wine pairing) - $5 single plates / $6 Specialty Mojito. YoSake, 33 S Front St. TAPAS TUESDAY $10 tapas, 5:30-7pm. 1/2-off craft cocktail list and select wines. Catch, 6623 Market St. FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms.

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

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

WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back deck. And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

RED BANK WINE Red Bank’s wine of the week, Sat., 1-4pm. 1001 International Dr. 910-256-9480.

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

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Travel back millions of years to explore the age of dinosaurs with fun-filled activities, giveaways and a special offer. • 7/5, 2pm: Be transported into the intriguing world of Diana Gabaldon with trivia, giveaways and more. Come dressed as your favorite character. This event is geared toward adult fans.

Barnes & Noble, 750 Inspiration Dr. BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDY 7/6, 7pm: Trinity UMC will have a six week Beth Moore Bible Study entitled “Breath, The Life of God in Us” starting on Monday, July 6 from 7-9:00 at the Family Life Center, 4008 S. College Rd. For more information, call 799-1324. Trinity UMC Family Life Center, 4008 S. College Rd. BACKGAMMON NIGHT 7/8, 8pm: Play backgammon and meet people, call 409-3475 for details. Olympia Restaurant, 5629 Oleander Dr. THROWBACK THURSDAY’S 1960S 7/9, 9am: Join us for a nostalgic journey and relive iconic moments in pop culture from the 1960s. Explore the books, toys, games, music, movies, TV and fashion that shaped the decade and participate in a fun-filled Barrel Full of Monkeys contest. Come dressed in 1960’s clothing! Call for times 910-5091880. Barnes & Noble , 750 Inspiration Drive COMIC CONVENTION COLLECTIBLES 7/9, 9am: All day we’ll have an array of exclusive and shared exclusive collectibles for sale. Avid fans will line up to get these treasured items to add to their collections. Come dressed as your favorite character. Call for event times 509-1880. Barnes & Noble, 750 Inspiration Drive WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB 7/9, 9:30am: Ladies of Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet for social time at 9:30am and an informative program at 10am. The guest speaker will be Shelley Morse describing the classes and experiences available through Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW. For meeting location, please visit the website: wilmingtonncnewcomers.com.

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ister online at www.wrightsboroumc.org. Wrightsboro United Methodist Church, 3300 N. Kerr Ave. DOCTOR WHO WEDNESDAYS Come in to watch Doctor Who episodes every Wednesday night. Come in Cosplay, be a dork, be a geek, nerd out, but most of all be a Whovian!

Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street AZALEA COAST EXECUTIVE NETWORK Meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm for networking, dinner at 6 at Henry’s, 2508 Independence Blvd. Wilmington. Female business women networking and professional development.

Dinner is dutch $15; annual membership $24. Details 762-8562. Henry’s Restaurant Wilmington NC, 2508 Independence Blvd.

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www.capefearcameraclub.org CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556.

Judy: 383-0374.

CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. capefearweddingassociation.com YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm. Ages 18-35.

COUPON CLUB Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second Mon., at 6pm. Come exchange coupons and learn how to save money. wilmingtoncouponclub.com

support groups FAMILIES ANONYMOUS Thursdays, 7:30pm: A worldwide 12-step recovery fellowship has started a new group in Wilmington for families whose lives are affected by a family member’s use of mind-altering substances or related behavioral problems—especially helpful to parents struggling with an addicted child. Through meetings, literature and a caring fellowship, FA can help parents develop the skills to cope with this family disease and bring serenity back to their lives.

No dues or fees are required for membership. First names only are used at meetings to preserve individual anonymity. Advance notice is not necessary to attend a meeting. Visitors are welcome. 609238-0174 or email clark@milioti.com. Wilmington Treatment Center, 2520 Troy Dr. About the FA organization: www.familiesanonymous.org or 847294-5877 or 800-736-9805. All calls and contacts are confidential.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): To determine whether you are aligned with the cosmic flow, please, answer the following questions: 1. Would you say your current situation is more akin to treading water in a mosquito-ridden swamp, or conducting a ritual of purification in a clear mountain stream? 2.

Have you been wrestling with boring ghosts and arguing with traditions that have lost most of their meaning? Or have you been transforming your past and developing a riper relationship with your roots? 3. Are you stuck in a gooey muck? Or are you building a flexible new foundation?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s the power-building phase of your astrological cycle. To take maximum advantage, convey the following message to your subconscious mind: “I know you will provide me with an abundance of insight, inspiration and energy for whatever intention I choose to focus on. During the next four weeks, my intention will be to cultivate, expand and refine my TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus singer Sam Smith won four Gram- personal power. I especially will focus on what author Stephen R. Covey called mys this year, largely on the strength of his hit single “Stay With Me.” The ‘the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habits and to cultivate higher, song has a lush gospel choir backing up his lead vocals, or so it seems. In more effective ones.’” fact, every voice in that choir is his own. He recorded 20 separate harmony SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I’m a big fan of science, logic and objective tracks that were woven together to create the big sound. What would be thinking. Most of us need more of that good stuff. The world would be a saner, the equivalent in your world, Taurus? How could you produce a wealth of safer place if we all got regular lessons on how to be more reasonable and support for yourself? What might you do to surround yourself with a web rational. In the immediate future, Scorpio, I’ll steer you in a different direction. of help and nourishment? How can you amplify and intensify your efforts I believe you will benefit from injecting your imagination with primal, raw, crazy so they have more clout? Now would be an excellent time to explore poswild mojo. For example, you might read utopian science fiction, fairy tales sibilities like these. about talking animals, and poetry that scrambles your intellectual constructs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Born under the sign of Gemini, Gustave You could remember your dreams, and ruminate about them as if they were Courbet (1819-1877) was a French painter who upset traditionalists. Un- revelations from the Great Beyond. You may also find it healthy to fantasize like many of his contemporaries, he wasn’t interested in creating idealistic profusely about forbidden, impossible and hilarious adventures. art based on historical and religious themes. He focused on earthy subjects SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There are lots of inquiries and invitaabout which he had direct experience, like the day-to-day lives of peasants tions coming your way—perhaps too many. I don’t think you should pursue all and laborers. So even though he became a highly praised celebrity by his of them. Ultimately, I suspect only one would make you a better human being, mid-30s, the arbiters of the art world tried to exclude him. For example, a braver explorer and a wiser lover. And that one, at first glance, may have they denied him a place in “Exposition Universelle,” a major international not as much initial appeal as some of the others. So your first task is to dig exhibition in Paris. In response, Courbet built a temporary gallery next door deep to identify the propositions that are attractive on the surface but not very to the main hall, where he displayed his own work. As you strive to get substantial. Then you’re more likely to recognize the offer that will have lasting your voice heard, Gemini, I urge you to be equally cheeky and innovative. value, even if it doesn’t make a spectacular first impression.

Buy yourself a megaphone, or erect your own clubhouse, or launch a new enterprise. Do whatever it takes to show who you really are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I find a lot of people physically atCANCER (June 21-July 22): “I am trying to be unfamiliar with what I am doing,” said composer John Cage in describing his creative process.

That’s excellent counsel for you to meditate on, Cancerian. The less expertise and certainty you have about the rough magic you’re experimenting with, the more likely it is that this magic will lead you to useful breakthroughs. To bolster Cage’s advice and help you get the most from your period of self-reinvention, I offer you this quote from Picasso: “I imitate everyone except myself.”

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your words of wisdom come from Leo artist Andy Warhol: “Sometimes people let the same problem make them miserable for years, when they could just say, ‘So what.’ That’s one of my favorite things to say. ‘So what.’” Can I interest you in that approach, Leo? It has similarities to the Buddhist strategy of cultivating non-attachment—of dropping your fixations about matters that can’t be controlled or changed.

But I suspect you would draw special benefits from the breezy, devil-maycare spirit of Warhol’s version. So start there.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In her late 20s, J. K. Rowling was a single mother living on welfare. That’s when she began work on her Harry Potter books. Craig Newmark had turned 42 by the time he founded Craigslist.

One of the world’s most oft-visited websites is HuffingtonPost.com, which Arianna Huffington established when she was 54. As for Harland Sanders, creator of KFC: He didn’t begin building the global empire of fried-chicken restaurants until the age of 65. I hope the preceding serves as a pep talk,

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Virgo. It’s never to late to instigate the project of a lifetime. The time between now, and your birthday in 2016 will be an especially favorable phase to do so.

Start ruminating on what it might be.

tractive, but finding people mentally and spiritually attractive is different and much harder for me.” So says 40ozshawty on her Tumblr page. If you share that frustration, I have good news. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’re due to encounter a higher-than-usual percentage of mentally and spiritually attractive people in the next six weeks. I wonder how you’ll deal with this abundance. Will you run away from it, feeling overwhelmed by the prospect that your life could get more interesting and complicated? Or will you embrace it, daringly welcoming the interesting complications?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I think you will generate good fortune for yourself by choosing between two equally invigorating but challenging tasks: losing your illusion or using your illusion. Both are quite worthy of your attention and intelligence. To succeed at either would fuel your emotional growth for months to come. You probably can’t do them both, however. So which will it be: Will you purge the illusion or put it to work for you?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do you sometimes imagine yourself to be an underachieving underdog? If so, I suggest you start weaning yourself from that fantasy. On occasion do you allow people to take advantage of you? It’s time to outgrow that role. Do you ever flirt with being a self-pitying martyr?

Say bye-bye to that temptation. Cosmic forces are conspiring to relieve you of tendencies to act in any or all of those ways. I’m not saying you will instantly transform into a swashbuckling hero who knocks people over with your radiant self-assurance. At the very least, you will be ready to learn much more about how to wield your vulnerability as a superpower.

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VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP Blind/Visually Impaired Support Group. For more information please contact Jennifer Delong-White 910-251-5743. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. CROHNS AND COLITIS SUPPORT GROUP Local Crohns & Colitis Support Meeting. For more information, call 910-620-0191. Hospitality House,1523 Physicians Drive.

TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays, 4pm: Support Group for individuals with essential tremor and their families and friends. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. AA SOBRIETY MEETINGS Trudge through roadblocks rooted in past trauma(s), regardless of cause. Discussion (closed meeting for those with a desire to stop drinking). Fellowship Center (next to Intergroup), 5901 Wrightsville Ave. Wed. meetings, 7pm.

NIGHTLY: GHOST WALK You don’t have to wait for Halloween to get spooked in Wilmington! Our historic downtown is overrun with spirits. Learn all about them on the nightly Ghost Walk, with costumed guides departing at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. You’ll venture through 275-year-old alley ways and under centuries-old live oaks to hear all the tales of historic murder and mayhem. Tickets are $11 to $13 and free for kids under 6. www.hauntedwilmington.com. ute 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. Cost $8: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1282390. Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

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HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910794-7177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

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HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Sunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Saturday. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Saturday evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 3431611. www.cfrboats.com WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 7634483.

GHOST WALK Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910-794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com TOURS OF WWII SITES Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern NC. 793-6393. History@wilburjones. com HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910)

251-8889 or www.horsedrawntours.com FLASHLIGHT TOUR 7/18, 8pm: Historical walking tour of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historians, Chris Fonvielle, Ed Gibson and Superintendent Eric Kozen. Each of these gentlemen will lead you through the cemetery and speak about the history of Oakdale, Civil War veterans, Funerary Art as well as a taste of Oakdale’s prominent citizens. Tour is from 8-10pm. Cost is $15/person and you must supply your own flashlight. Tour is cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N. 15th Street ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS Saturdays: The tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of two of Wilmington’s historic neighborhoods. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, and their restoration and renewal. These neighborhoods developed around the City’s streetcar route. The Forest Hills tour focuses on the first automobile oriented suburb which originally developed outside the city limits. The tours last approximately 1 ? hours. We recommend reservations. Call 910-762-2511 or email membership@ historicwilmington.org for more details and to ensure a place on the tour. The Forest Hills tour begins at Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Drive (parking area), and the Streetcar tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market Street (parking lot). $10, $5 for students. Special tours for groups of 2 or more are available.

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Everyday favorites on our buffet include: • BBQ Pork • Pig Feet • Fried Chicken • Baked Chicken • Chicken & Pastry • Catfish • Whiting • Clam Strips • Fat Back • Crinkle Fries • Chitlins • Rutabagas • Green Beans • Mac-N-Cheese • Sweet Potato Soufflé • Cabbage • Boiled Potatoes • Corn • Field Peas • Turnips • Collards • Baked Beans • Green Peas • Lima Beans • Rice • Chicken Salad • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy • Coleslaw • Potato Salad • Pan-Fried Okra • Rolls • Hushpuppies • Cheese Biscuits • Apple, Blueberry & Peach Cobbler • Cherry Cheesecake • Banana Pudding • Ice Cream

WE ALSO DO CATERING!

5559 Oleander drive • 910.798.2913

Wednesday-Saturday 11am-9pm • Sunday 11am- 8pm • Closed - Monday and Tuesday

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