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Cirque Itlalia A traveling European circus comes to Wilmington. Performances will include Coco the Clown, contortionists on top of an 8-foot coat rack, hula hoopers balancing around a ring of fire, the juggling Fusco twins, a mermaid, and much more. Tickets for the event are $10-$50. It will be held at Wilmington International Airport (1740 Airport Blvd.) Folks can check it out at 7:30pm on Fri., 2:30pm, 5:30pm, and 8:30pm on Sat., and at 2:30pm and 6:30pm on Sun. www.cirqueitalia.com

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Live Local Live Small:

efore the plane, train or automobile, before even the bicycle or the boat, humans walked for transportation. (Some of us still do). Believe it or not, when my Live Local journey began, shoe shopping became a major concern. I fully admit: Part of my late teens and early ‘20s revolved around the stereotypical American female habit of trying to outdo Imelda Marcos’ shoe collection. Even before my Live Local pledge, I started asking: Why am I spending money on poorly made, even if fabulously looking, shoes that hurt my feet? Then I injured my Achilles and could no longer wear high heels. And it might have been the best thing that could have happened. As a result, I stopped buying lots of shoes and started concentrating on Birkenstocks. Then I bought a pair of Berks that fell apart in a year. What? What had happened to the beautiful, wonderful Old World craftsmanship I loved? No way was I spending that kind of money on shoes that fall apart in a year! I switched to Doc Martins. Then a pair of Docs fell apart in eight months (I am rough on shoes). Docs had outsourced to Asia. WTF? I had to come up with a plan. Meanwhile, the male half of our household was having a crisis of conscience related to shoes. Let me set the stage: A decade ago when we collided, Jock still worked in the film industry as a gaffer. So, he was on his feet 12 to 18 hours a day. In between movie gigs he was doing that peanutsheller thing. He was in his mid-50s, and through trial and error he realized the only way he could do this without destroying his knees was to wear Dr. Sholl’s shoes, because they had

“Yeah, I guess he puts a bag over his head and goes to Walmart, too,” Jock responded when I pointed this out to him. Aaah, there’s the rub—Walmart. We searched high, we searched low, we could not find Jock’s shoes anywhere other than ... Walmart. They were the only thing he bought, but it was just a point of serious defeat that we couldn’t find them for sale anywhere else. But his knees and feet were not something we were prepared to sacrifice, so this continued… And I kept looking for other options. When my Doc Martins fell apart, I started looking for a pair of close-toed winter shoes. It was the middle of the year within my Live Local challenge, and I was determined not to buy from a chain store and to buy American-made if possible. Oddly enough, The Small Farm Journal led me to my solution. It is really, really hard to find “Made in the USA” shoes. I always thought of handmade shoes as prohibitively expensive (thousands of dollars) and really a status symbol, not really a practical item. While leafing through the ads in The Small Farm Journal, I saw several leather workers who made shoes by hand. I sent off for info from one or two and discovered that for $100 or $250 I could get a pair of shoes made to fit my

Let’s talk transportation and footwear By: Gwenyfar rohler

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such great support. So, he wanders around the world in black Dr. Scholl’s velcro shoes, and I stopped teasing him about them when we met Noam Chomsky, who happened to wear the same shoes.

feet—by a person who had been doing this for years. Obviously, if I wanted something very elaborate and showy, it would get more expensive very quickly, but for something serviceable, it would be about the price of a pair of Birkenstocks or Doc Martins. Now, regular readers of this column have figured out I can’t just buy something easily. I research purchases, sometimes for months at a time. I planned to purchase the last pair of closed-toe shoes I would buy in this lifetime, and I was damn well going to find something for which I could feel proud. After months of looking, I finally found a family of shoemakers in California who hand-make leather footwear. Nativearth have been the answer to my prayers. After much trepidation, hemming and hawing, I finally made a commitment, and got a two-button ankle boot from them. Not only are they the bestmade shoes I had ever owned—and cost less than a pair of Birkenstocks—but they are the first pair of shoes that did not give me blisters when I got them. They are so comfortable, I have fallen asleep wearing them. From a woman who takes her shoes off as soon as she get home, in a car or gets to work, that is quite a statement. Immediately I offered to get a pair made for Jock for his birthday. “Your feet are important, sweetheart,” I pointed out. “They are worth the investment.” He looked at me calmly for a moment, trying to formulate an answer that would be considerate but also realistic. “I don’t want to mix concrete or weld in a pair of shoes that cost more than $20.” Fair enough, I conceded. “I would set them on fire within a week,” he added. I mentally flashed to the scorched holes in his socks and shirts and realized he had a point. But we still needed to resolve this Walmart issue—and here was a family owned, made-in-the-USA shoe solution! In the next three years, we attempted to get Jock shoes from Sears, Payless and even direct form China. Sears had the bait and switch; they advertised exactly what Jock was looking for, but of course didn’t have it in stock, despite offering to ship it to him if he paid for it in the store. What ar-

rived was not what he was promised and we began again. By surprise he found something similar at Payless but was told he couldn’t order additional pairs. “What kind of business model is this?” he demanded. “I am a paying customer and I like a product you carry; what do you mean I can’t order more of your merchandise?” “It’s down right un-American!” I quipped, in an effort to make him laugh when we were back in the car. Then, in an effort to put his knees, feet and needs above my own selfish desires, I offered the ultimate concession. “Have you tried asking your friend, ‘Amy,’ at the factory in China if you could import shoes directly from there? If we got a case… that could last a while. It would be worth it, I guess.” He was quiet, which told me he realized how much this cost me to offer this as a solution. At dinner a week later he mentioned in passing that he was not successful with the attempt to get shoes through Amy. In the meantime, it looks like Sketchers has something comparable to the Dr. Scholl’s shoes and Jock has gotten four pairs form them. They seem to be working, though not quite as well. Three years after the purchase of my boots, I have gotten a pair of summer sandals from Nativearth. Face it, leather boots in Wilmington in the summer are a horrid idea. Tomilinson’s flip-flops helped me get by, but four pairs a year at $16 a pair made me realize that for the price of two years worth of shoes from Tomlinson’s I could get one really comfortable, wonderful supportive pair of sandals, made with love and care by people who love what they do—and not from a factory in China. When I placed my order for the sandals, I mentioned that the shoes I bought from them a few years back were the best pair of shoes I ever owned. The family sent back a note saying they were pleased I was enjoying the boots and that my sandals would be ready in about two weeks. Jock still won’t let me get him a pair from the Nativearth world, but at least he no longer shares a private shame with Noam Chomsky.

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Modern Warfare The leader of the devout Sunni jihadist group Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, making a rare, solemn appearance in July, wore a flashy silver wristwatch that various video analysts described as either a Rolex or an Omega Seafarer or a feature-laden Saudi Arabian-made timepiece that sells for only about $560. A week earlier, a Syrian anti-government rebel leader was shown in a video exhorting his troops from notes he had made in his “Hello Kitty” notebook. And a week after that, a shopkeeper in North Waziristan, lamenting the loss of business when local Taliban fighters abruptly left the area, told a BBC reporter that the jihadists obsessively bought Dove soap, Head & Shoulders shampoo, white underwear (“briefs or Y-fronts”), and “Secret Love” and “Blue Lady” perfumes.

The Continuing Crisis Clinton Tucker, who is black, sued Benjamin Moore paints in Essex County, New Jersey, in June for wrongful firing -- after, he said, he had tolerated years of workplace racial insults. In fact, Tucker said the company had introduced two new paint shades shortly after he was hired in 2011 -- “Tucker Chocolate” and “Clinton Brown,” provoking on-the-job ridicule. The African hippopotamus is not found in South America -- except for the estimated 50-some that, confusingly to natives, roam the Colombian countryside between Bogota and Medellin. The animals are the progeny of the four smuggled in 30 years ago by cocaine king Pablo Escobar, who generously established a grand, exotic zoo for his neighbors’ enjoyment after his drug business took off (and before he was gunned down in 1993). However, as BBC

News reported in June, hippo meat is inedible, and without their African natural enemies, they breed with astonishing prolificness -- thus creating a “time bomb” for Colombia. Awesome Thievery: (1) A former city official in Ridgewood, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in July to stealing nearly 2 million quarters collected from parking meters with no one noticing for two years. Under a plea deal, Thomas Rica will likely be spared jail provided he repays half of what he stole. (2) In July, New York City prosecutors accused a former pharmacist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital of stealing nearly 200,000 oxycodonestrength pain pills over five years, despite his increasingly far-fetched explanations. Anthony D’Alessandro even boldly swiped 1,500 pills the day after investigators first challenged him. British lawyer Gary Stocker, 30, was headed to the top of the profession with an Oxford education and a six-figure salary -- when he decided instead to become a circus’s human cannonball. He is now The Great Herrmann in Chaplin’s Circus under a 1,400-seat tent in the city of St. Albans. Stocker told the Daily Mail in May, “Being in a circus is what I was destined for” and that “Perhaps I only went to Oxford to please my mum.” Chaplin’s show tells the story of a failing circus revived by the invention of the first “human cannon.” Wait -- What? Kimberly Williams, 46, was convicted in April in Will County, Illinois, of beating dominatrix Theresa Washington with a baseball bat. Williams conceded to the judge that she had hired Washington, but only because she wanted a “slave” to take pictures of her naked while she did housework. Instead, she said, Washington became aggressive, declared herself a “master” and dragged Williams around by the hair. Furthermore, according to Williams, Washington’s transformation happened abruptly after a phone call Washington made to “someone she met on the dating site Christian Mingle.”

First-World Problems Update: U.S. obesity continues to grow -- for pets as well as people -- and exercise innovations for humans seem to trickle down to dogs. A July Associated Press report noted that fat Labradors and poodles now have Pilates (“pawlates”) and yoga (“doga”) and even play “Barko Polo” in the pool, while Morris Animal Inn offers five-day fitness camps for dogs ($249) in Morristown, New Jersey. (More cats than dogs are overweight, but getting cats to the gym is perhaps beyond human capability.) The New Normal Since high-rise residents value their privacy, Lisa Pleiss of Seattle said she was frightened on June 22 when she saw a drone hovering outside her 26th-floor window: “You don’t expect to be walking around indecent in your apartment and then have this thing potentially recording you.” According to police, the drone was legal -- helping a developer photograph downtown Seattle -- but would not have been if the camera had been pointed at Pleiss’ window. (Drones are becoming so widespread that, for instance, the University of South Florida library owns several, for student check-out on certain research projects.) In June, as Elizabeth Neufeld, 85, was backing her car out of her driveway in Bel Air, California, it tipped on a curve and rolled onto its side. Elizabeth was not hurt, but was trapped inside while her husband, Benjamin, 87, got out on his own. As they awaited firefighters, she reportedly handed a cellphone to a passerby so that the Neufelds would have a “selfie” (which made the Internet, with Elizabeth having righted herself in the driver’s seat and Benjamin standing sheepishly alongside). (Dr. Elizabeth Neufeld, retired, is one of the world’s most prominent genetics researchers, having won numerous awards during stints at the National Institutes of Health, University of California, Berkeley and UCLA.)

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artly because this August marks the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, I’ve become more curious about the war. I’ve been reading histories and literature of the era. I’ve watched classic films “All Quiet on the Western Front,” Stanley Kubrick’s “Paths of Glory,” and the silent film that made Rudolf Valentino a star, “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” (None of which suggest industrial killing is in fact a path to glory.) I’ve even dug up information about our own Harry Potter. JK Rowling’s fictional Harry Potter may have been “the boy who lived,” but Wilmington’s Harry Potter died in WWI. According to a May 4th StarNews article, Harry Potter was one of 18 Wilmington natives killed in action in WWI. We know where Rowling’s fictional Harry was born, who his friends were, what battles he fought and that even when confused by spells, he was always the good guy with the wand of the Phoenix. We know that despite its complexity, Harry’s world is magical and full of myths and fulfilled prophecies—a place where wizards in white hats always fight wizards in black hats. All we know about Wilmington’s Harry Potter is that he was killed in WWI. We don’t know whether he died as a committed defender of his causes or whether he was among millions of reluctant, unlucky conscripts. We don’t know whether he was Wilmington’s own heroic Sgt. York with friends like Ron and Hermione, or whether he was a friendless company clerk that died of dysentery in a muddy trench. (Sadly, assembly line slaughter tends toward some version of the latter.) We know Wilmington’s Harry Potter lived in a complex world of old grudges, tightly knitted alliances, vast income inequality, new technologies and old myths about the heroism and necessity of combat, that contributed to the outbreak of War. That world was built largely on the same magical belief of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter; despite its growing complexity, it remains a grand fight between the wizards wearing white hats and wizards wearing black hats.

Not only did WWI lead to the death of the European empires and our own Harry Potter, it was part of the birth of today’s crisis in the Gaza strip. Shortly after the war, the Brits organized Palestine as a non-Jewish state. Partly because of the harsh terms of the Armistice, the National Socialists came to power in Germany, which set the stage for the genocide of Jews. Almost immediately after World War II and the Holocaust, the international community created a Jewish state in Israel as a response to that genocide. Even if it was a great idea for the world community to create a Jewish homeland, and not just a way to assuage guilt for centuries of Christian anti-semitism (including the U.S. refusal to accept Jewish refugees in 1939) that culminated in the German Holocaust, it doesn’t take an Einstein to figure the insertion of a Jewish state in North Africa wouldn’t be easy or quick. For comparison, let’s say 65 years ago, the Cherokee obtained the world’s support to re-insert themselves as sovereigns in New Hanover County. Our county is 328 square miles with a population density of about a thousand people per square mile, while the Gaza strip is 139 square miles with a population density of about 13,000 per square mile. The Cherokee have historical claim to our region and they also suffered genocide (at our hands, not at the hands of the Third Reich.) Would we Carolinians, or our children, or our children’s children have accepted the Cherokee governance as legitimate? Would we have minded being herded into refugee camps and ghettos to ensure the safety of the newly formed Cherokee nation? Heck, it’s been over 150 years since the Civil War. We still haven’t accepted the federal government! My guess is we’d still be going all Red Dawn on the Cherokee. Stand with Israel. Their cause has merit. Stand with Palestinian children. They need your support. Although this may upset friends wanting the U.S. to bomb somebody to show we wear the white hats and other friends praying for the apocalypse, I stand with the bright college senior I overhead on a recent bus ride: “It’s not black and white. They both want our sympathy, but they’re both throwing rockets at each other. They’re both wrong and need to grow up. War is just wrong.”

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The Live or Let Die Mentality

here is a choice musicians have now that really decides the route they will take in their climb to selling records and touring to an endless mass of fans. They can make a catchy pop song (and watch it go viral on YouTube or Vimeo); they can get on one of those competitive music shows like “American Idol” or “The Voice;” or they somehow can land a major record label to blast them into a fading cloud of pop-star ephemera. The other option is to pack it all up and take the road less traveled. This particular rocky path was trekked by original ramblers like Hank Williams Sr., Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Waylon Jennings. Seldom few walk it today, but seldom few are BJ Barham. His Raleigh, NC, band American Aquarium (named after the Wilco song, “I am Trying to Break Your Heart”) work by a “live and let die” school of thought. “All of the original country music stars were hitting the road 300 hundred days a year, and winning people over one at a time at every show,” Barham tells encore. “I really try to live by that same old-school mentality. That is the way you build a fan base for the rest of your life. I don’t want to have one group of fans for one good record for five years; I want to have a fan base that is wanting to come to every show we ever play.”

Though Barham didn’t really start getting into music until he was 18, he was quick to realize if he succumbed to bar-hopping and playing local open mics, he may get stuck to one town with only a small group of friends as weekend fans. Instead, he abandoned everything to go for it. “Unless you are willing to give up everything you own to do what you love, [you’re better off to] just work at a bank or something,” Barham suggests. “Get a job that has two-weeks paid vacation and just enjoy your fucking life. I mean, after I made my decision to chase this dream of music, I lived in a storage unit for three years. It is one of those things where you have to be willing to sacrifice everything for your art, and if you aren’t willing to, it is not for you. Hell, play on the weekends and do open mics; still pursue it, but don’t quit your day job to get in a van to travel and play music if you aren’t totally invested. It shows, and people can see through the bullshit. Honesty shines, and if you are half-assing it, people will see. A lot of stuff out there these days gets half-assed.” For an up-and-coming songwriter to start late and dive head first into the music scene is not an easy task, but Barham was lucky. All of his friends that comprise American Aquarium were a crew of face-melting instrumentalists. From the metallic twang of their

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pedal-steel player, Whit Wright, and the steady clean beats from their drummer Kevin McClain, all the way to the deep Southern Johnny Cash grizzle that echoes from Barham’s voice, stories illuminate heart break, drunk love, and a life on the road. “Everybody else in the band had been playing music their entire lives, so I got to the party a little late, but I’m trying to catch up,” he says. “I started taking songwriting extremely serious when I was about 20, and the reason I decided to learn an instrument was to facilitate songwriting. I didn’t pick up a guitar saying, ‘Damn, I want to play guitar,’ I picked up guitar thinking, ‘Damn, I want to put together some songs.’ I kind of stumbled upon playing guitar. Sometimes you meet guys that are just like, ‘I love playing guitar; it is what I was born to do.’ For me it is more of an ends to a mean. Playing guitar lets me be the songwriter I have always wanted to be.” Putting heart into every aspect of music isn’t easy. Touring musicians spend day after day in a van, living off fast food and cheap beer, practicing, and giving every show every single night every ounce of blood, sweat and tears they can muster. And that is how American Aquarium took off. They have released seven records since 2006, and have been driving cross country, notoriously playing over 250 shows a year. After struggling a few years together on the road, the boys planned for their 2013 Last Chance Records realease, “Burn. Flicker. Die.,” to be the last they’d create together. Serendiptiously, they finally got the recognition they deserved. “Burn. Flicker. Die.” was nominated for Best Americana/Roots Album in 2013. “Ever since very early on, the mentality of the band has been to hit the road as hard as we can and just watch it grow,” Barham says. “But everyone can’t handle that kind of stress all the time, so we have really come close to calling it quits and trying to figure out something else.” With the massive variety of music being released into the modern world, it isn’t easy to define exactly what genre a band falls into. There is a difference in punk rock and grunge rock, and bluegrass and folk, and there is also a big difference in the underground battle between real classic country, and the music dripping from the CMT channel on TV. American Aquarium throw aside Taylor Swift and Blake Shelton, and push away all of the dirt-road, beer-drinking anthems to bring back authentic stories and ballads. “We consider ourselves part of this new country movement,” Barham states with pride. “It is definitely about going back to the basics: live performances and writing songs that actually mean something. [It’s not this] processed garbage coming out of Nashville. Country music right now is in a really sad state, but that being said, I think there is a legion of country music fans out there still looking for the music they grew up on. For all the kids that grew up on the legends, it is

a breath of fresh air to hear bands like Drive By Truckers and Jason Isbell—musicians that really take pride in writing songs with a meaning.” American Aquarium is among the realm of warriors fighting to bring back classic country music, despite its daunting task. “I don’t have the jaw line it takes to be a country music singer in Nashville these days,” Barham says with a laugh. “None of us are pretty enough to be on the front of a magazine, but we take what we do very seriously. We take the art of songwriting very serious, and like I said, I have a fucking crack band behind me that makes these songs the best they can possibly be. We make gritty, real, honest, American music. It doesn’t have that polish that Nashville has nowadays. It is raw.”

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Local Bands Team up for Album Release:

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Pretend Surprise releases new EP, kicks off tour with A Bottle Volcanic By: Chad Lovette

n Wednesday, July 30th at The Whiskey, two Wilmington bands, Pretend Surprise and A Bottle Volcanic, will kick off the start of a five-day summer tour together. The honor? To release Pretend Surprise’s newest EP, “Butcher It” on Blood Drunk Records. During their five-day, bar-hopping binger, the bands will traverse across NC, through the triangle, into Winston-Salem, up to Asheville, and back down in Durham. It turns out that, like sugar and coffee—or whiskey and (a splash of) water—these two Port City bands combine a perfect mixture of psychedelic folk-rock, stirred with some lo-fi indie riffs that twist into a mass of wires

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onstage and perhaps in every listener’s brain. Pretend Surprise brings forth a talented fiveman band, packed with passion and filled with new tracks beckoning fans to the dance floor. A Bottle Volcanic on the other hand will lay out sounds that ring in Smog-like resonance, only peppered with a hidden hardcore past as heard from the high-hat crashing steadily in the background. “We had talked a lot about taking a tour with Pretend Surprise for a while,” Charlie Smith of A Bottle Volcanic says, “so it’s awesome that we have finally got it together. Most of the tours and weekend runs we have been making recently have been solo, but we started talking, jamming and sharing equipment, and then just got excited and decided it was going to be the perfect tour combination.” Both bands are stoked for this short adventure. Yet, the excitement for guitarist Matt Evans of Pretend Surprise comes with the delivery of the band’s newest EP and a new vocalist fronting them. “We got bogged down with our earlier recordings, and it really messed us up for a while,” Evans says, “but this time it was totally different.” Pretend Surprise recorded in Freeman Productions studio for 18 hours straight every day while working with Bill Freeman.. Located three hours outside of Sanford, NC, Freeman helped provide the band the necessities the needed to cultivate their best sound. They even slept at the studio in between working hours. “It was hard work,” Evans admits, “but it was definitely one of the most fun things we have done as a band. We all really came together. [Bill] was awesome and . . . helped us out a lot with the cost, the accommodations, everything. The studio is actually in his mom’s

basement, but all of his equipment was really nice, and he got us to work hard and get together the sound we were looking for.” Earlier in the year, Pretend Surprise dropped a few teasert tracks online called the “Basement Tapes.” The tracks highlight the band’s shift with their new vocalist, Zac Nobles. All vocals and lyrics reveal a much more emotionally charged sound than previous recordings. Nobles’ smooth and whispery vocals manifest into an occasional, intense howl (think AFI’s Davey Havoc). “We like for our music to really speak for itself before you even hear the vocals start,” Evans confirms. “But Zac has these books of songs that he just pulls out and puts perfectly in with our music. That is how we really have started bringing it all together.” Pretend Surprise covers a gamut of topics on “Butcher It.” Listeners will be schooled on everything from breakups to hookups, love to hate, all packed with a razor-sharp edge. “We are trying to make this music accessible to everyone but make it still really have a sharp edge to it,” Evans tells. Pretend Surprise seems to cull their inspiration from a variety of bands that have a strong desire to mold something sonically unique. Their music isn’t exactly rough and grungy like punk-rock, but it contains Evan’s screeching guitars and hard-pounding drum beats by Bobby Armstrong. Along with their local music brothers, the gruff doom-folk rock sound of A Bottle Volcanic, Pretend Surprise will release “Butcher It” downtown at The Whiskey on July 30th. “If you ask me, I would say the biggest fear of our band is to actually make it, but not even like the music we are making,” Evans states. “That will just get you stuck in this situation where you aren’t even enjoying your shows. We are really an organic band, and all of our music comes straight from the heart, and that is what we love!”

DETAILS: Pretend Surprise, A Bottle Volcanic Wednesday, July 30th, $5 The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Big-Hearted ‘El’:

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Laura McLean continues marching to her own beat riching the lives of others in the process. Every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., she plays solo at the Pilot House restaurant. “I pack them in” she says with a smile. “And the steamed seafood pot is quite fetching, I must say.” Come September, she will release “Sheven Deadly Sins” on YouTube.com, as well as re-launch the Cape Fear Folk Festival, and take the helm for the Wednesday night songwriters’ series at Ted’s Fun on the River. On October 9th, McLean and the New Riders of Calamity will appear at the 25th annual Take Back the Night March and Awareness event for the Domestic Violence Shelter. She will sing “Lean On Me.” “When I was growing up, my dad, who was abused as a child, took all his frustrations out on me with his belt,” McLean ex-

By: Linda Grattafiori

ere come the seven deadly sins walking down the street—and stop! They are sloshed! That’s when big-hearted Laura Mae “El” McLean names her upcoming CD “Sheven Deadly Shins”—sins that are too “high” to know they’re in the wrong! The songs on this album convey McLean’s dismay with the “craziness” of the present state legislature and the world in general. “Easy to Foos” is only one compelling song that focuses on McLean’s sharp eye for blending words with current issues we all face in society: “We worship competition/We don’t teach compassion/We wring our hands at school shootings and slashings/Someone knew what the shooter went through/Could have done something. Was it you?” An advocate for kids and education, McLean believes too many people live their self-centered lives without manifesting any true compassion for the big picture of humanity. Together with Roger Davis, she just finished teaching a music composition class for DREAMS of Wilmington, an award-winning nonprofit dedicated to uplifting students through the arts. “If we’d had hip-hop when I was a kid, I’d look like Gollum (‘Lord of the Rings’) today,” McLean exclaims. “I’ve written 200 hip-hop songs with the DREAMS kids. I love it. I like to repair old PC’s for them so they can record with DIY studios.” McLean loves the time she spends within the community. She finds DREAMS one of the most nurturing places to be in Wilmington. “We need to build nurturing back into the songwriting community,” she notes, “and into all aspects of our living. This is the key to the health of our political and environmental future. It is the heart that’s fallen to the favor of business. We have a ton of great music right here in Wilmington. If we promote it in a nurturing and heartfelt manner, it will attract more tourists and locals alike.” McLean’s band, New Riders of Calamity, includes Britt Gentry, Jeff Hunnicutt and Joan Travis. These four accomplished musicians produced the CD “Elliguitar” a couple of years ago. McLean’s humor and strength are heard clearly in “Sheena, Sheena”: “Janice Joplin didn’t have to show her tits to sell a song/Chrissie Hynde didn’t have to wear a thong/Bonnie Raitt’s guitar was her money maker/Joni Mitchell’s hair wouldn’t make or break her.” Another song from “Elliguitar,” “Dragonfly” demonstrates McLean’s contemplative na-

MELODIC OPINING: Laura McLean’s political music comments on current events. Photo, courtesy of Laura McLean. ture. She wrote the song after a morning guitar practice on her porch when she was “really blessed with weird communing nature,” including her favorite fat lizard Ralph. Music called on the singer/songwriter early in youth. In fact, McLean marched to the beat of a different drum since she was in her mid-teens. “I was in the beauty parlor one day with my mom and looked around at her friends,” she recalls. “I looked at my dad’s friends and thought, ‘There’s no place in this world for me.’ I turned on the TV. We’d just gotten channel 3, and there were the Beatles. I said, ‘There it is. Thank, God!’” She took guitar lessons from Deborah Hart Sherrill at Gillham’s Guitar Works, and soon was teaching 20 students blues and heavy metal. Then she hit the road. She was a punk musician at CBGB in NYC; a shredder at Rusty’s Surf Ranch on the Santa Monica Pier; and a folkie at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur outside of Atlanta. She kept her ties to Wilmington, and still today she remains busy, busy, busy. “Most folks have three or four jobs today,” she says. “It takes a strong spirit. I have no nest egg to back me up. Some days, I feel like I’m swinging from tree to tree, grabbing at coconuts.” But she is making her life work and en-

plains. “There are better ways. The last time he threatened me, I was stronger and it was pretty even. He ended up walking into a field and having a mild stroke over it. He never raised his hand to me again. I started helping victims of domestic violence by being one of the women ‘on call’ to move folks out of abusive situations. When I heard about the first rally, I knew that was a job for me and my Pa, and I have steadily remained with the cause. I write many songs on this theme to this day, though my dad has been dead for years.”

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DICSO DISCO: Folk artist Kim Dicso will charm voyagers on the Sunset Cruise this Saturday, August 2nd. Tickets are $33 and the cruise sets sail at 6:30 p.m. Photo courtesy Kim Dicso.

Wednesday, July 30

Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Benny Hill (6:30 pm; Free) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

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

Trivia Night (6:30 pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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

Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

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

Crows Nest Imrpov and nutt street improv (8pm/9:30pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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

Thursday, July 31

Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr. Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. Trivia Night with Steve and Missy (7:30 pm; Free) —Joe’s Oasis, 6400 Carolina Beach Rd. Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.

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Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Almost Kings (9pm; $10) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096

A Bottle Volcanic w/ Pretend Surprise (9pm; indie) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St. Me and Mr. B. (10pm; blues; rock/hip-hop) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

Happy Little Singers (9:45 am; $10) —The ArtWorks, 200 Willard St. Thirsty Thursday w/ DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. Jazz Night (6pm; Free) —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. Trivia Night (6pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Benny Hill (6pm; Free; jazz) —Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District, 229 North 2nd Street Mark Roberts Band (6:30pm; Free; rock) —Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd. Open Mic/Songwriters’ Night (7pm; Free) —Grinder’s Caffe, 5032 Wrightsville Ave. Karaoke (7pm; Free) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

Friday, Aug. 1 Friday Night Fun House Follies (12:15am) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Sunset Cruise on the Cape Fear River with Acoustic Music (6:30 am; $33) —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

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Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209

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Fried Lot (7pm; Free; eclectic) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

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Sunset Cruise With Music from Ron Ronner (7pm; $33; southern rock) —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St;

The Imitations (7pm; free; covers) Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Actoroke (7pm; $10-$25) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Overtyme (7pm; free; eclectic mix) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 North Lumina Ave.

Singlefin and Chris Hedrick (7:30 pm; $7$10; jazz/reggae; surf rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096

Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave.

Four of a Kind (8pm) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Open Mic Night with DJBe (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Fire and Drums (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

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

Open Mic Night Dennis Brinson (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.

The Possoms and Dubtown Cosmonauts (9pm; jam) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.

Mother’s Finest (8pm; $20-$25; rock) —Spanish Galleon North Myrtle Beach SC, 98 North Ocean Blvd.

DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.

DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Thirsty Thursday (9pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. The Mantras (9pm; $10-$12; rock/jam) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096

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

Band On Fire (9:30; free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

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

DJ Alex A (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Keith Butler Trio (9pm; Free; Jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Discotheque Thurs. with DJ’s DST and Matt Evans (10pm; Cover Charge) —Pravda, 23 N Front St.

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The Rosebuds w/ Jesse Marchant (9pm; $10-$12; indie rock) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

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

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Actoroke (7pm; $10-$25) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St. 360 Degrees (8pm; free; eclectic covers) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

Sean Mills and Friends (9pm; acoustic) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.

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

Mike O’Donnell (8pm; Free; americana) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

BJ Barham (of American Aquarium) With Skylar Gudasz (8pm; $10-$12; country) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

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Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.

Acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (2pm; Free) —Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.

Wilmington Unplugged Songwriter Showcase (8pm; Free) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Seneca Guns (5pm; Free; rock) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd.

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

Satellite Bluegrass Band (6pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796

Dueling Piano (8pm; $5) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096

Sunday Jazz (6pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362

DJ TwoClikz (9pm; Cover Charge) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

DJ Battle (8pm; Free) —Fibber’s Public House, 1610 Pavillion Pl.

College Night Karaoke at Costello’s (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

Down South Saturdays (5pm; Free) —White Oak, NC, 10137 NC-53 Darryl Donnell Murrill (6pm; $20-$25; jazz) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. Sunset Cruise with Kim Disco (6:30pm; $33; folk) —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St. Live Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F. Amanda Daughtry Concert (7pm; $15-$20; country/rock/blues) —Sampson Agri- Expo Center, Clinton, NC, 414 Warsaw Rd;

Quincy Mumford and The Reason Why (9pm; $2; funk/R&B) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096 Tyler Perry’s Chill Beats Lab (10pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

Monday, Aug. 4

Jerry Powell (7pm; Free; blues) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

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

Travis Shallow (7pm; free; classic rock) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 North Lumina Ave.

Trivia (7:30 pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.

Actoroke (7pm; $10-$25) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street;

Jason Jackson Justin Fox, and Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; americana) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Shake & Shag Beach Music Night (7:30 pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave Machine Gun (8pm; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Live Music (8pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. Comedy Court (8pm; $3) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St. Live Music (9pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.

Open Mic Night (8pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr; Open Mic Night (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223 Asking Alexandria, Miss May I, and Upon a Burning Body (8pm; $25-$30; metal) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096 Jokes ‘N’ Smoke (9pm; $4) —Arabian Nights Hookah Bar, 3021 Market St.; Laura McLean (9pm; alt. rock) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666 Electric Mondays (10pm; Cover Charge) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.

College Night Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

Wednesday, Aug. 6 Benny Hill (6:30 pm; Free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Trivia Night (6:30 pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Jim Ashley (6:30 pm; Free; folk/blues) —The Last Resort, 600 N. Lake Park Blvd. Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd. Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr. Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; country) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St. Bomb Night w/ DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.

Karaoke with DjBe (9pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

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

David Dixon Trio (9:30; free; rock/soul) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Rodrigo Y Gabriella (6pm; $35-$40; rock guitar) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Drive; 910-341-7855

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

DJ Riz (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave

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

Donna Merritt (10pm; piano/vocals) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

Richard Lambert (7pm; Free; classic rock covers) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

Shine (10pm; rock) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

Pub Wars Team Trivia (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Sunday, Aug. 3

Rob Ronner (8pm; Free; southern rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Junk Yard Mama (2pm) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

Trivia Night and Drink Specials (8pm; Free) —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

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Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr. DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Karaoke (9pm) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Sensory Hoverload International Tour (9pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223 Live Music at Costello’s Chris James (9pm; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666 Crows Nest Imrpov and nutt street improv (8pm/9:30pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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Electric Cowboy:

arts > art

Jonathan Guggenheim’s Western dioramas are dirt-kickin’ good By: Jay Workman

ioramas were all the rage when I was in the fifth grade. It seemed like every lesson we discussed and every book we read culminated in a diorama project. Rhode Island is the smallest US state—diorama! Mary found the key to the secret garden—diorama! If only I had known Jonathan Guggenheim back then, my “Indian in the Cupboard” project would’ve totally killed. Growing up, Guggenheim watched TV westerns like “Gunsmoke” and “Bonanza” with his parents. He inherited his dad’s cowboysand-Indians set and played with it religiously. To this day he’s a die-hard diorama fanatic. If that’s not blatant foreshadowing, call me Suzy Side Saddle. Visions of old shoeboxes, junk-drawer trinkets and glue guns tumble through my mind like sagebrush as I enter Guggenheim’s studio in the Brooklyn Arts District. Tucked in the back of the lengthy garage-turned-art lodge hang pieces from his most recent light box series entitled, “Hard Boot.” The multi-sized,

three-dimensional western scenes, or “temporal landscapes” as he refers to them, will be showcased at Enigmatic Vol. 2, the second in a series of abstract art shows curated by Blair Nidds and hosted at Canapé. Most folks view the American West in a pastoral sense—rustic and undisturbed, like the burnt sienna crayon in a Crayola 64 pack. Not Guggenheim. He knows the West is as epically wild as the iconic men who inhabit it—and their stories cannot be corralled into one genre. All of this is evident in the graphic and cinematic nature of Guggenheim’s series. Every box is outfitted in found mediums like paper, glass, wood, and brass rods, but it’s the light components that make these works a vision of the electric West. “To light a scene properly is a big deal,” says Guggenheim, an art director in the film industry. “It adds life and cinematic scope.” Actually, the series gets its inspiration and name from a film Guggenheim wrote. He

PIONEERING ART: Guggenheim will showcase his West- scape shots of cowboys with Bell Rock and

Monument Valley in the distance, Guggenheim wants to construct locations like it was digitally matic Vol. 2. Photo, coutesy of Guggenheim created on a computer, complete with backlit sunsets, fiber-optic brambles and transparent cacti fashioned from pieces of motherboard. West meets tech is not a new idea, he dropped me this logline: “In a land where the Old West meets the notes. Creators of the Internet often referred New Digital Frontier, a code-slinging cowboy to themselves as “console cowboys”—piodrops into a developing site for a free drink of neers of the technological field and the settlers whiskey that could lead to a costly choice.” of a new electronic landscape. Nowadays, the Last year the script for “Hard Boot” made it pioneers claim the Internet West has been through the first round of Sundance’s screen- completely settled. Personally, Guggenheim’s writing lab. It didn’t make the final cut, but neo West spurs the notion forward by turnrevisions are in the works. Until its eventual ing their shit-kickin’ metaphors into blazing conception, we get to experience the story works of visual art. It reminds me of those in diorama form—each box is its very own movies where a stranger rides into town, orders a drink, and shoots any motherfucker film trailer. Take “Packet Wagon,” for instance. The that stands between him and his first swaller. Guggenheim finishes his bourbon and turns 8 ½ x 45 wood-and-glass case houses the modern version of a high-jacked stagecoach out the lights. scene. Replacing the iconic horse-drawn Loomis-Fargo wagon is a camper-shelled El Camino, tearing across a desert plain. From the back camper door, a rifleman fires shots past the boundaries of the frame at his pur- Western dioramas suers. Long streaks and a smattering of red By Jonathan Guggenheim ink—blood?—run the length of the piece, and a soldered-glass sunset glows in the Enigmatic Vol. 2, curated by Blair background. It’s gritty, graphic and playful, Nidds, feat. over a dozen artists like Quentin Tarantino sharing a see-saw with Meet the artists opening: Wes Anderson. “I think it’s cool to use the western genre Wed., July 30th, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. as a story-telling device because it’s so clear Music by Squido, food and drinks that it’s a western,” he says. “It’s like telling the story of something that happened a long Canapé • 1001 N. 4th Street time ago, but it’s still happening now.” Closing: Sept. 29th He’s expanding his series with those concepts in mind. Where old cinema excels at capturing beautiful 35, 50 and 75mm landern-inspired diorama “Packet Wagon,” as part of Enig-

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Artfuel.inc

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

Artfuel Inc. Volume 38 features artists Sarah Peacock, Luke Worley, Matt Hoyme, Shawn Dougherty, Brent Kye, and Kurt Elkins.

ArtExposure!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 • 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

ArtExposure is offering summer camps for children ages 7-11. Each camp focuses on a different medium.and will run through August 1st. Go to the website www.artexposure50.com and click on Classes for Children for more information. The show, "Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle" is open to all NC artists. The deadline to enter is August 22nd. The show opens on September 12th with a reception from 6-8pm. Download the entry form by going to www.artexposure50.com and clicking on the Call for Entries page. We will display the unique works of George Walter Cole in October with an opening reception on October 10th from 6-8pm. If you haven't seen George's unique work, you are in for a treat and a lot of fun!

CAPE FEAR NATIVE

114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Fri.. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. www.capefearnative.com

Featured this month is Jenny McKinnon Wright, known for her impressionistic, colorful paintings of our stunning natural environment. View the collection until August 21. Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists and craftspeople inspired by nature. Here you’ll find original paintings on canvas and reclaimed river wood, handmade jewelry, local photography, sail bags, handmade wood products, tiles, note cards, historic maps, books and our exclusive Wilmington city map tees/totes/prints.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level 910-362-7431 Tues.-Fri., noon - 5 p.m.

Sally Jacobs' recent paintings explore fundamental questions surrounding her role as a mother. In this exhibition, Jacobs’ 5-year-

old son is often her muse. The paintings record the psychological push and pull between mother and son. The figures are embedded into fields of abstract environments, which embody a charged, energetic expression of place. Her show, Excavations, will hang at 200 N. Hanover Street, in Wilmington, NC.

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

"Deja View" features the works of Raleigh artist Bob Rankin remain on display through August 16th. The show will consist of abstract interpretations of the Carolina coast, non-objective abstractions as well as abstractions from India and Nepal. Rankin's work is highly energetic and colorful, utilizing geometric shapes with a combination of brushwork and palette knife. His compositions have a cohesion that is straight-forward and dynamic.

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. 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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Fiery Muscial:

arts > theatre

Opera House Theatre Company brings ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ to Wilmington By: Christian Podgaysky

n January, during the second annual Wilmington Theatre Awards, Opera House Theatre Company scored big for their production of “Oklahoma!” from 2013. Not only did it win Best Musical, it also crowned Ray Kennedy as Best Director, Nygel Robinson as Best Actor, and Kendra Goehring-Garrett as Best Actress across nine of its nominations. The trifecta of talent will join once again as Opera House opens the first musical ever to win a Tony in 1949 with “Kiss Me, Kate.” “Nygel and I have a mutual respect for each other on- and offstage,” GoehringGarrett states. Theatre-goers have been abuzz about seeing the local thespians together again, as their chemistry simply mesmerizes. “He is wonderful, so very talented!” Goehring-Garrett says. “Because I have that connection with Nygel through theatre,

it comes through onstage. That admiration and kind of awe of what he is able to do at such a young age, that’s what I think comes through on my end.” Director Ray Kennedy praises their connectivity and dedication to performance art. Their natural talent fuels their drive and determination. “They jump in 110 percent,” he elaborates. “They both have beautiful voices; there is a natural and exciting chemistry, which is wonderful for the stage.” Goehring-Garret will play the role of Katharina (Kate)/Lilli—a complex leading lady full of sass, yet not without a temper and strength, alongside hints of vulnerability. “Truthfully I love everything about her,” Goehring-Garret says. “She’s complex.” The musical requires the actors to take on dual roles, as the show is basically a play within a play. “Kiss Me, Kate” delves into the curtain-shrouded drama surrounding William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” “Kiss Me, Kate” opened in 1948 as a Broadway musical, with music

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and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Bella and Samuel Spewack. It follows actors playing roles in the Shakespeare dramady. “[I’m excited about] getting the chance to direct the words of Mr. Shakespeare and choreographing to Don Sebesky’s Tony Award-winning arrangements,” Kennedy tells. Kennedy served as choreographer for a rendition of the show once before in his late 20s. Choreography will feature a mixture of formal Elizabethan styles from Shakespeare’s time and late-‘40s jazz. The witty musical follows Fred Graham as he directs, produces and stars in a musical version of “The Taming of the Shrew.” Things heat up when his ex-wife, Lilli Vanessi, takes the role opposite him. Likewise, romance blossoms between secondary thespians Lois Lane and Bill; however, complications arise due to Bill’s gambling problem. Kennedy is focused on bringing to life two high-energy love stories. “Love and the angst and passion that accompany affairs of the heart are always timeless,” he says. Lorene Welsh directs the production’s 14-piece orchestra. Welsh will conduct hits like “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” “Wunderbar,” “Brush up Your Shakespeare,” and “Too Darn Hot.” “‘So In Love’ is my favorite song,” says Robinson, who plays Fred and Petruchio. “It comes at a point in the show when Fred realizes he’s lost Lilli for good. The song is everything he wanted to say to her but couldn’t.” The quick quips from the characters, along with an unabashed bravado, has challenged Robinson in making Fred relatable. He is a diversified if not difficult character, according to the actor. “There is so much going on in his mind during this show,” Robinson says. Paired with Goehring-Garrett’s Lilli/Kate, it’s a “bull-in-a-china-shop” affair. Much like the Bard’s characters Katharina and Petruchio, Fred and Lilli have a hot-and-cold relationship. Even when things are going well, they still fight through loving each other. The secondary cast of characters in “Kiss Me, Kate” perfectly foil the main love story. Caitlin Becka portrays Bianca/Lois Lane, an up-and-coming actress who’s the antithesis to Lilli’s already established Hollywood starlett. Becka conveys Lane’s tenacity and flirtatious ways as she struggles to make a name for herself and reign in her gambling flame, Bill. “She uses her womanly wiles to get what she wants in life; I just wish she wasn’t such a hussy,” Becka quips. Audiences will get a taste when Becka performs

“Always True to You in My Fashion,” which puts Lane’s encounters with male suitors to melody. This performance marks the first time Becka and Alex Stevenson—who plays her love interest, Bill—have met, but they’ve quickly bonded. “He’s got a great voice and is a lot of fun to play opposite,” Becka says. “I met her only the first day of our duet rehearsals,” Stevenson explains, “and the minute we started working, it was fun. She is a method-trained actress, which is always fun to watch, but has this electrifying and bubbly personality that made it easy for me to connect with. “Both our characters have their flaws,” Becka adds. “I’m a reckless flirt, and he’s a reckless gambler. Yet, we charm our way into each other’s hearts.” Stevenson began honing his dance skills in college four years ago. It’s a talent needed to pull off his “smart-ass” Bill. “Having dance features is a little daunting,” Stevenson admits, “but that’s what theatre is: trying new things, committing to it and being fearless.” Though the show doesn’t hide the fact it was first performed over a half-century ago, its love story still reaches contemporary audiences. The societal struggles between men and women still exist today shine through in “Kiss Me, Kate.” “I think the most interesting aspect is that during this time of musical theatre, women were not given a great role of strength,” says filmmaker and local thespian JR Rodriguez, who takes on the role of one of the “businessmen.” “They were typically written as the damsel in distress, the girl in love with the criminal and so on. Porter took a chance with his female characters, especially Lilli Vanessi.” Much like the wild personalities found within it, “Kiss Me, Kate” promises to be a spitfire.

DETAILS Kiss Me, Kate Wed.- Sun., July 30th - Aug. 3rd Fri. - Sun., Aug. 8th-10th, 15th-17th, 8 p.m.; Sun. matinees 3 p.m. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: $29 www.thalianhall.org

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No Knee-Jerk Reactions:

arts > film

films this week

Latest ‘Planet of Apes’ installment works with new cast, special effects By: Anghus

get hate mail. Take a moment, sit down and absorb that extremely shocking statement. Yes, there are people in the world who find my reviews to be … (gasp) unpleasant. If being liked were a prerequisite for a writer, I would have starved long ago. Validation does not drive my writing career. As a guy who writes about film for a few different outlets, I get a healthy amount of people telling me how little they think of my opinion— which is fine. I’d be a little worried about the state of the world if a lot of people started agreeing with me. What bothers me is how consistently wrong people are when discussing my work. I’ve been writing for encore for nearly 10 years. I wrote for a film website for a few years before that. Thus, I’ve spent about a decade-and-a-half opining about movies, comic books and the film industry. The one comment that always makes me cringe is the assertion that I hate movies. It’s a knee-jerk reaction that always appears in comments and hate mail. Somebody with a stick in their craw decides to write a few words responding to a column, and they immediately assume I’m a perpetually angry person who is only capable of experiencing joy when I’m tearing down a movie. As if someone would commit to spending 15 years writing about a subject only to express their hatred for the subject. It feels disingenuous to say “I love movies,” because, let’s face it, not every movie deserves love. A great movie deserves love. A good movie deserves like. An average movie deserves bemused resignation. A bad movie deserves hate. The problem is so many readers seem to cling to the bad reviews. They remember when I tear apart a film or eviscerate a complete piece of trash. They don’t remember the eight other reviews I wrote in the weeks before praising other, better films. Hate seems to resonate with readers where praise is quickly forgotten. I thought about this a lot while watching “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” Why? Because this has been a really good summer for big-budget blockbusters. Actually, I’ve been impressed with the quality of films during a time of year when most media outlets recommend audiences shut off their brains to try and enjoy pointless sound and fury. “Captain America: Winter Soldier,” “Godzilla,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Snowpiercer,” “22 Jump Street,” and “The Double” all were extremely fun films. Add to that list “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” I was a big fan of the original “Planet of the Apes.” Then Tim Burton got his hands on the

NO MONKEYING AROUND: “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” features great effects. Courtesy photo.

franchise, cast Marky Mark in the lead, and proceeded to take a long, messy piss on the franchise. When 20th Century Fox went back to the well, they took a much more subtle approach to the concept of a world dominated by simians. “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was an intriguing film that resonated with me because it spent so much time focusing on the non-human characters. It’s interesting to see a movie about apes that actually uses them for something other than pointless conflict. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” picks up 10 years after the events of “Rise.” If you don’t remember, Doctor James Franco created a formula that made apes smarter, but had one unfortunate side effect: wiping out 99% of the human population on Earth. Apparently, a small fraction of the population survived and has banded together to try and reclaim some semblance of their pre-apocalyptic existence. This involves traveling to San Francisco and getting an old dam working again. The only problem is the dam is located in the woods where the leader of the apes, Caesar (Andy Serkis), and his fellow hyper-evolutionary brethren call home. Our conflict is quickly established. The humans are dealing with annihilation. Now they learn not only are there super-intelligent apes that can kind of talk, but these former fecesthrowing circus sideshows and make-up test animals are controlling their fate. Like all humans, there are different schools of thought: The sensitive left-wing types want to talk to the apes and explain their plight. The more rightwing conservatives want to gun down every damn dirty ape they see, from Chimpan-A to Chimpan-Z.

The interesting thing is how the director, Matt Reeves, takes knee-jerk reactions and applies them to both species. The apes are equally perplexed by the humans. Caesar believes in peaceful cohabitation. While others believe people can’t be trusted, and that their past crimes toward animals deserve violent retribution. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is a fantastic summer blockbuster because it plays the long game. It takes time to introduce us to a new cast of human characters, and the film spends a significant amount of time in the ape community. There are heroes and villains on both sides of the conflict, and the special effects are so brilliantly staged. I bought every frame, even when I saw savage apes riding horses and firing machine guns, it felt like a real world that the characters were inhabiting. The apes films have become thinly veiled metaphors for man’s hubris and the perils of the apes achieving sentience. This is far smarter than most other summer movies and a damn-fine piece of filmmaking.

DETAILS

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes ★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Andy Serkis Directed Matt Reeves Rated PG-13

reel to reel Cinematique

Cinematique at Thalian Hall’s Main Stage (unless otherwise noted) 310 Chestnut Street • $8-$10 Mondays through Wednesdays (unless otherwise noted), 7 p.m. www.thalianhall.org

8/4-6: “Life Itself” (2014)—A documentary film that recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert. (118 minutes) 8/11-13: “Snowpiercer” (2013)— Set in a future where a failed climate-change experiment kills all life on the planet except for a lucky few who boarded the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe, where a class system emerges. Rated R, 126 min.

Shakespeare Club

Thalian Hall Studio Theatre 310 Chestnut Street • $7 8/7, 7 p.m.: “Coriolanus” (2011)—A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city. (123 minutes). Directed by Ralph Fiennes; written by John Logan (screenplay), William Shakespeare (play); starring Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Brian Cox

Wilmington Weekly Film Mixer Giant Cafe, 1200 N. 23rd St. Ste. 209 Free, 7 p.m.

Check out a monthly mixer for all those involved with the NC film and video industry. All are welcome: filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, producers, camera crew, art department, marketers, promoters, investors, and supporters. Open mic at 7 p.m. Please prepare for 60 seconds or less. (A minute foes faster than you think!) Stay for one-on-one networking after and a musicians showcase, too! Don’t forget your business cards! All area movie listings and paragraph synopses can be found at encorepub.com.

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Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide

grub&guzzle

Bluewater 4 Marina St. (910) 256-8500 American BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com

Blue surf cafÉ

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

the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu. ■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

The dixie grill

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

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

CATCH

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

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Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847. ■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 60 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

Elijah’s

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor

HENRY’S

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

details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929. SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials. ■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m. ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

Holiday Inn Resort

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

Halligan's pub

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop & Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

The little dipper

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433. ■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; "Date night menu," $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

Ogden Tap room

Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection

as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a happy camper. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11:00amMidnight, Fri & Sat 11:00am-1:00 am, Sunday Noon - Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8:00-10:00 ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com

pine valley market

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

■ WEBSITE: www.blueasia.info

big thai ii

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts). And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m. ■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m. ■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172. ■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. ■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com - @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

SZECHUAN 132

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

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

the trolly stop

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

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

Asian BLUE ASIA

Blue Asia serves a wide range of Asian and Pacific Rim cuisines, in Chinese, Japanese and Thai, prepared by experienced chefs. By offering only the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables, chefs prepare classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as hibachi tempura dishes, and favorites like Pad Thai or chicken and broccoli. A large selection of appetizers, such as dumplings and spring rolls, along with homemade soups and salads, make Blue Asia a fusion experience, sating all palates. Folks dine in an upscale ambiance, transporting them to far-away metropolises. We always serve a full menu, and we specialize in the original all-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young professionals and seasoned diners alike. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52. 910-799-0002.www.blueasiabistro.info ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Wed, 11am-10pm; Thurs-Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: All-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95).

hibachi to go

If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99! Visit us at our Ogden location where you can dine- in or take-out or our Hampstead location where you can drivethru, walk-up, or take-out. ■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200 ■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.com

YoSake Downtown Sushi lounge

finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

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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

Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910-763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Open at 6 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide. ■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m. ■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

Dinner Theatre

Italian

koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

THAI SPICE

theatrenow

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

Indian tandoori Bites

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11-2:30 pm (Lunch Buffet) & 5-10 pm (Dinner), Sat. - Sun. 11:30 -3:00 pm (Lunch) & 5-10 pm (Dinner) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net

Irish THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends.

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us at 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue). ■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations ex-

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ceeded 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, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highestquality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.3 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

siena trattoria

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients. ■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com

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Organic LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!” ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded. ■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

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Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

Latin American san juan cafe

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Nightly specials

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters. ■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

Hieronymus

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar. ■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

FISH BITES

Home of the freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank. Try one of our signature entrees like Fish Bites Tuna Filet, Stuffed Flounder or The Fishermans Stew. We have unique appetizers like Oyster Bombs, Shrimp Bombs, or Grouper Cheeks(who knew Groupers had cheeks!!). Have your Fresh Catch prepared to your delight, pan seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or fried. We will accomodate any taste. The Daily Special Board features creative dishes that highlight our Chef’s creative culinary skills. We make a fantastic steamer platter with Crab Legs, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and Mussels. The possibilities are endless. We have the largest selection of seafood in the area. Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal, we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted! 6132-11 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 791-1117 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: The freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank! ■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.com

oceanic

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try

their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier. ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

The Pilot House

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newlyrenovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

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Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector

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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

Having opened in early spring 2013, Sealevel Restaurant is celebrating their one-year anniversary serving your plantbased diet needs. Chef Nikki Spears prepares well-executed, simple, snacky, sandwichy, and seasonally changing meals. From a nearly guilt-free American veggie cheeseburger, to fresh sushi, fish and shrimp “burgers,” falafel, fish tacos and avocado melt pitas, Sealevel caters to the needs of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. The restaurant serves organic and local food as much as possible, as well as Med-Leb, and Cal-Mex and Cal-Japanese style foods. Stop by and try one of their new hand-selected, whole-fruit smoothies, as well as specialties like and the Brown Rice Tortilla and Vegan Kale Nachos. Sushi rolls unique to Sealevel Restaurant are served, and vegan and gluten-free desserts like Key Lime Pie, MochaVanilla Frozen Pie, and cookies. Drop by daily for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., or for dinner, Thurs. - Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196. ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactoseintolerant and seafood-friendly fare! ■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena

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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.

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Veganism in Print:

New dining guide focuses on plant-based diets and local businesses that support it By: Shea Carver

’m not sure what my favorite food is these days,” Sue Cag, a 20-year vegan and founder of Wilmingtton Vegan, reveals. “I enjoy heartier meals, such as pizza, ‘chicken-fried’ tofu with potatoes and broccoli, lasagna, and deli sandwiches and wraps.” While the musician—who also owns Karmic Fury Records—has been dedicated to the plant-based lifestyle for two decades, she is very aware of the challenges vegans face and the fortitude it takes to see through their commitment. Understanding recipes, knowing where to dine, how to find dependable resources ... it all was the impetus to start Wilmington Vegan in 2011. “It started as a social group where people could post about experiences online, and we could get together for potlucks,” Cag notes. “I never anticipated so much interest.”

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Since the group has participated in numerous events like Earth Day, Pawz in the Park, and the Earth and Surf Fest. Cag launched a Facebook group, now over 300 members strong, for folks to share in daily support. Plus, her website, www.wilmingtonvegan.com, offers a plethora of resources to keep people encouraged to continue on their path. “I went vegan for ethical reasons,” Cag admits. “For me it was intuitive. I liked animals, and it was obvious they experienced joy and pain. Not eating them or using them [in products and clothes] was such a simple way for me to eliminate a whole lot of unecessary suffering in the world. It just seemed like a no-brainer.” After reading “Diet for a New America” by John Robbins, Cag felt more dedicated to the cause. With Wilmington Vegan she created a board and opened volunteer opportunities for people to help at events, as well as with ongoing projects. In May the group published Wilmington’s first-ever vegan dining guide—a comprehensive resource to help diners choose restaurants that abide by their standards. “The local dining guide took several months to complete and has been a major success for us,” Cag states. “The community values this resource, and we’re so happy to have been able to make it happen.” Cag’s inspiration for the guide came after traveling through Portland, Oregon. She found a similar resource there and thought: “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have such a resource in Wilmington? Could it really happen?” “‘Where can we eat?’ was one of the most common questions I was receiving via email and that was being asked in the group,” Cag says. Though finding the information was attainable, Cag wanted to compile a list from trusted people, like members from Wilmington Vegan. “[It wasn’t] hard [to find places] if you were in the know, but information was never completely accurate, organized, tracked, or updated,” she continues. Cag and her board members—Frannie Sweeney, Caitlin Campbell, Kim Dicso, Sandra Sharpe, Christine Chavez, Dayna Hines, and Valerie Robertson—personally contacted over 50-plus eateries, businesses, organizations, and grocers about their vegan offerings. From restaurants, like Sealevel Gourmet, Brixx and Clean Eatz, to bakeries like Uprising, to grocers like Tidal Creek and Lovey’s, to the numerous farmers’ markets across town, Wilmington Vegan Dining Guide is comprehensive. It’s also a free publication

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WILMINGTON VEGANS UNITE: Support the launch of Wilmington’s first Vegan Dining Guide this Sunday at Wilmington Yoga Center, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Photo, courtesy of Sue Cag.

and can be found at vegan-friendly businesses like Old Books on Front Street. “One of my intentions with the guide was to facilitate communication with local restaurants and businesses and to show how much interest there is in vegan food choices,” Cag says. “There are more people than we know who are looking for vegan fare. There is such a strong need in our community.” Cag and her crew already are working on volume two of the guide. They hope to publish up to two a year eventually, and say their list is growing for whom to add to the next edition. “The response has been overwhelming,” Cag says. “It definitely shows folks there are a ton of choices in our community, probably a lot more than they imagined. It’s easy to find tasty vegan eats in town, and it’s constantly improving, even in a Southern town like ours.” Side projects are growing rapidly for Wilmington Vegan, too. They’re upstrating a mentor program for vegans who want support, especially those new to the cause. A mentor will sit down with the mentee and talk about what it means to be vegan—to live a thoughtful, compassionate life, by taking animals, the planet, and humans into consideration wholly. They’ll discuss ideas, recipes and ingredients, and how to avoid

the consumption of animal products (flesh, fish, dairy, eggs), as well as the use of fur, leather and wool. “[The program] also can be for someone farther along who could use general support in what can be a hostile world,” Cag says. The group is asking for volunteers or for people who want to sserve on the Wilmington Vegan board. New projects, outreach events, communications, web work, and more are on their roster of needs. Folks can sign up for the Wilmington Vegan newsletter at www.wilmingtonvegan.com, or visit their Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/wilmingtonvegan. Pick up a Wilmington Vegan Guide at their official launch party on August 3rd at Wilmington Yoga Center, with proceeds benefitting Wilmington Vegan projects—or download the guide for free at www.wilmingtonvegan.com.

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To Fail or Not To Fail: Book focuses on the importance of self-image and failure By: Tiffanie Gabrielse Above: Trey Willis authors his first book, ‘The Snowflake Effect.’ Photo, courtesy of Trey Willis. 30 encore |july 30 – august 5, 2014 | www.encorepub.com

n May of last year athelticbusiness.com revealed that a huge number of youth soccer teams in Ontario, Canada, will be playing games without keeping track of scores in an attempt to reprioritize core values. The trend of being non-competitive extends not just to U.S. youth sports but outside of sports altogether. In an Ipswich, Massachussetts, middle school, the principal, David Fabrizio, ended the long-standing tradition of “Honors Night” in fear it could be “devastating” to the self-esteem of students who did not receive honors. Everyone gets a trophy. It’s a well-meaning attempt to make our children feel special, but it has Port City resident and licensed professional counselor, Trey Willis, waving his fist high in the air and shouting obscenities. In fact, he’s so fired up about the entire concept of the “Self-Esteem Movement” (where many born between 1982 and 2002 were raised believing they can do no wrong), he’s doing what he admittedly hasn’t done since graduating UNCW in 2007—he’s writing. In his debut book, “The Snowflake Effect: How the Self-Esteem Movement Ruined a Generation,” Willis dedicates 274 pages to “nothing more than (his own) cultural outlook, opinions, observations, research and persuasive cynicism.” He puts emphasis on constant praise and how it contributed to an entire generation—his own generation—of self-obsessed, irresponsible and unmotivated kids and adults. However, what Willis may not recognize is: His book, presented in a series of essays rather than absolute chapters, does more than simply “climb a high horse” of complaints and ride off into the proverbial sunset; it challenges readers to find a balance between a two extremes; tough love and praise. It is for that reason, “The Snowflake Effect” is, perhaps, a read more beneficial for budding parents who wonder how best to build or maintain their child’s confidence in a positive, yet constructive manner, than those without children who may be too busy taking selfies, anyway. Parents, like myself, who struggle to find an equilibrium between the characterized “tiger mom” and a phony praise crusader will take away a lot. “The driving force behind why I wrote it was to bring awareness to the issues surrounding self-esteem and [to] start a conversation.” Willis says. “If we don’t have a good understanding of ourselves, we can’t really understand anything else because our experience is relative to our perceptions.” And our experiences in life, Willis writes, should include complete and utter failure— a ballsy notion to put in print. But how else will the joy of accomplishment be appreciated? “The Snowflake Effect” may not offer any serious solutions to the epidemic, but it does shed light on understanding what the consequences are of overindulgence and from where the problem came. “Everyone knows about the arrogance and entitlement that exists, but it was hard

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teens are simply great at everything, or deserving of everything, egos will inflate. More so, they’ll send the message that perfection is ordinary. Willis returns to these thoughts almost daily, especially now as a new father. “One of the most consistent things I thought about while writing was my daughter,” he claims. “I see how unprepared my generation was for the ‘real world’ and don’t want that to happen to her. Sure, I want her to be happy, confident and successful, but I don’t want her to be unprepared for adulthood either.” Completely intrigued with the idea of looking at self-esteem, Willis’ next project will focus on pride throughout different cultures around the world. “A documentary about self-esteem would be a fun project,” he concludes. “But I completely lack the skills or resources to do something like that.” “The Snowflake Effect” is currently available for sale online and in downtown Wilmington’s Old Books On Front Street.

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to put into words beyond short complaints,” Willis tells. “Giving everyone a trophy didn’t really work, but no one was talking about why.” Willis makes his controversial argument (yet obvious conclusion) here: Everyone, no matter who it is, needs to experience failure more than once in their lives. Actually, Willis believes failure should be experienced a few times. It’s essential to inspiring and motivating one to do better. “The Snowflake Effect asserts” that by failing, two qualities often forgotten about today can properly develop: honor and humility. The book expresses how failure teaches us all how to “cope, regulate our emotions, learn about ourselves, and develop a healthy (and accurate) self-image.” If we choose to learn from it, or find something positive within the experience, failure doesn’t have to be exclusively negative. “I started to research different theories of self-esteem, read journal articles and blogs complaining about (or defending) my generation,” he notes. “It was exciting to research this subject and then look for evidence and connections to my theory in pop culture and everyday life.” Children need to know they won’t be great—or even good—at everything. Adults, too, can benefit from the knowledge. We all have weaknesses and if—as Willis convincingly states in his book, between segments titled “Fail is a Four Letter Word” and “The Homicidal Id”—we believe our children and

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CELEBRATING LIFE AFTER 50 8/1 10am-4pm. Celebrating life after 50, The 50+ Coastal Lifestyles EXPO caters to the 50+, caregiver, retired, and soon-to-retire demographic. Features: free health screenings, entertainment, giveaways, and seminars throughout the day. Wilmington Convention Center. Admission free. www. WilmingtonCoastalLifestylesEXPO.com or 910 7992611 CELEBRATE WILMINGTON Inducting the Medal of Honor recipients onto the Walk of Fame, Sat., 8/9, 4pm, at Cotton Exchange. Since 1996, Celebrate Wilmington! has recognized 22 Wilmingtonians who have attained national and international fame in their fields. 2014 class: Edwin Alexander Anderson, William David Halyburton, Charles Patrick Murray, Jr., and Eugene Ashley, Jr. ROCK THE BLOCK

URBAN GARDENING 8/9, 4pm: Lettuce Grow Wilmington! A fundraising event benefiting NHC Arboretum’s Ability Garden Growing Cities is an award-winning documentary film to inspire conversation and change! The film is followed by a panel discussion with local city and community leaders, farmers, food organizers and foodies to discuss Wilmington’s current and future involvement in urban gardening programs. Event includes wine and light appetizers. Registration required: Call Gary Levesque @ 910.798.7670 (Deadline August 7th). Admission: $30. New Hanover County Arboretum Auditorium, 6206 Oleander Dr.

8/9, 8am-2pm: MedNorth Health Center announces Rock the Block 6, an annual community block party that promotes health education and provides free screenings to the community. Provides local residents with access to free health ed and includes free live music, food and activities for the SARUS FESTIVAL Sarus Festival for Site-Specific & Experimental Art, children. Focus will be on increasing awareness of 8/21-24, 6:30pm. Free and open to the public, dothe effects of oral health, physical fitness and nutrinations appreciated. The Sarus Festival organized tion on overall wellness. Body mass index assessby the Alban Elved Dance Company returns, prements; blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol senting intellectually stimulating interdisciplinary and oral screenings; HIV testing and other free serperformances that are uniquely created for natural vices are planned. Community health and wellness and urban spaces in the greater Wilmington area. organizations are invited to participate and distribThe festival offers a platform for all artistic disciute information about their programs and services. plines and interdisciplinary projects to enrich the Local musicians, poets, drill teams, choirs, danccultural landscape by fostering artistic growth and ers and other performers are invited to showcase cross-pollination between community members, lotheir talents. MedNorth Health Center’s mission is cal-, regional- and international artists. Full schedto foster healthy communities by promoting health ule: http://sarusfestival.weebly.com/. Cameron Art education and healthy lifestyles through wellness Museum, corner of south 17th and Independence and prevention programs. Roxanna Ellis: 910-202Blvd. FRIDAY VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Variety of dates, variety of entertainment—bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Select Friday evenings (through 9/19). Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach

charity/fundraisers STUFF THE BACKPACK CAMPAIGN The Brigade Boys andGirls Club is seeking companies and individuals to sponsor children for their sixth annual “Stuff the Backpack” Campaign. Participation in the Stuff the Backpack Campaign gives donors the opportunity to provide a new backpack and school supplies to a Club child in need of assistance this school year. The Club will provide donors with tags detailing the age, gender, grade and a list of recommended school supplies for each child. The donor simply picks one or more tags, purchases a backpack and fills it up with the recommended school supplies! Over the last five years the Club has distributed over 775 backpacks to local children in need. The goal this year is to provide 250 backpacks to club kids in need. Angie Hill: 910-392-0747 or ahill@brigadebgc.org. NATURALS IN THE CITY 8/2, 6pm: Naturally Fly Wilmington is hosting an evening of wine, jazz and art with its Naturals in the City event at the Dirty Martini on Saturday, August 2. The event will feature saxophonist Darryl Donnell Murrill and a model display, showcasing the art of rising clothing designer Zmear Kalle’. The “natural hair” trend has become a national mainstay, with many women and men of all races embracing their curly, kinky or coily tresses and ditching chemical hair treatments. To cater to these individuals, five women created Naturally Fly Wilmington (NFW) to host informative seminars and exciting social events. The goal: to inspire a sense of community and pride among those who want to embrace their natural beauty. The Pretty in Pink Foundation provides financial assistance and support to underinsured and uninsured North Carolinians with breast cancer. Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. www.naturallyflywilmington.com or Lynne Jones, (910) 319-1526. Tickets: $20/ad and $25/door. CF LITERACY VOLUNTEER TRAINING

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Tutor trainings are three or four 3-hour classes that are taught over a 2-week period. Trainings include techniques and content for working with adult learners. Tutor trainees must attend all classes before being matched with a student Volunteer tutor candidates are encouraged (but not required) to take CFLC 101—a free 2-hour orientation to the Cape Fear Literacy Council in which we describe who we serve and how we do it. The next CFLC 101 Orientation is Wed., 8/6, 5:30-7:30pm, Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 South 17th St. Next English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tutor Training will be on 8/12, 13, and 14, 6:30-9:30pm, at Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 South 17th St. Become a certified ESOL tutor a volunteer must attend 9

Foundation. For more information, call 910-7777824 or email Erica@amommysjourney.com HAMMER AND NAILS GOLF TOURNAMENT The Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association annual Hammer and Nails Fall Golf Tournament. Those participating in the tournament will be eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in 3 flights. Cape Fear National in Brunswick Forest on Oct16, 11am-7pm. 910 799-2611

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KISS ME, KATE Wed. 7/30-Sun. 8/3, Fri. 8/8-Sun. 8/10. Fri. 8/15Sun. 8/17. Wed.-Sat. performances at 8pm. Sun., 3pm. Opera House Theatre Co. presents “Kiss Me, Kate,” winner of very first Tony for best musical in 1949. This raucous and riotously funny play-within-a-play feaHave a favorite scene from a movie you can re-enact tures two divorced performers starring opwithout a hitch? Well, join Browncoat Pub and Theatre posite one another in a musical version of Taming of the Shrew. Tensions mount for Actoroke Vol. 2 this week as they welcome locals The and tempers flare as Fred and Lilli’s backto hit the stage, “karaoke-style.” Instead of singing, stage battle spills out onto the stage. Lilli is they’ll be acting their way through a scene. The eve- ready to dump the show—and Fred—midning will raise money for the Jimmy V. Foundation for performance to be the wife of a domineering U.S. Army general, but the show must cancer research. Cost is $25 for all three nights or $10 go on, even if it’s at gunpoint! Tickets, $29, each night, with start time at 8 p.m. Submit scenes to (910) 632-2285 or online at thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. actoroke2014@gmail.com beforehand.

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hours of training and observe 2 classes to gain the basic skills needed to help an ESOL student succeed. The ESOL Tutor Training includes techniques and content for working with adult speakers of other languages. The focus is on strategies for developing listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary skills to help students navigate everyday life and to achieve academic goals. Workshop material fees are $30 if you will be volunteering for CFLC or our partner organizations, or $50 if you are getting certified for another non-partner organization (a list will be provided for tutors). Next Adult Literacy (AL) Tutor Training will be on 915, 17, 22 and 24, from 6-9pm, at Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 South 17th St. Certified ABL tutor: Avolunteer must attend 12 hours of training to gain the basic skills needed to help an ABL student succeed. The ABL Tutor Training includes techniques and content for working with adult learners. The focus is on strategies for teaching alphabetics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Workshop material fees: $20 if you will be volunteering for CFLC; $50 if getting certified for another organization. CFLC at (910) 251-0911. NO PLACE LIKE HOME LUNCHEON 3rd Annual “There Is No Place Like Home” Luncheon sponsored bythe AMEZ Housing Community Development Corporation will be held onThursday, 8/14, 11:30am at the Terraces at Sir Tyler. Boxed lunch. Donations appreciated. Funds donated will assist us in fulfilling our mission to providedecent, affordable housing to low to moderate income people throughinnovative programs of housing and human development in southeasternNorth Carolina. 910-815-3826 or linda@amezhousing.org. www. amezhousing.org A BRUNCH OF CLASSIC CARS 8/16, 9am: Porters Neck Country Club, 8403 Vintage Club Circle. Includes brunch, car show, live music, kids’ activities, hot wheels derby ($5 per car), raffle and prizes. Adults $25, kids $10 (5 and under free) car entry $15 (classic car entry includes 1 adult ticket). Purchase tickets at Assistance League Thrift Store, 420 Eastwood Rd. Sponsored by Haines Financial llc. Proceeds benefit Assistance League of Greater Wilmington and Greater Porters Neck Area

ACTOROKE 7/31, 8/1-2: Bad Trip Productions and Browncoat Theatre present “Actoroke: The Movie Edition,” a special threenight event raising money for the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research! Ever watched a scene in a movie, classic and otherwise, and thought about how you’d perform it? Now’s your chance to give it a shot. While karaoke allows would-be rock stars to strut their stuff, “Actoroke” lets actors or anyone take the stage to perform their favorite scenes. Browncoat Pub & Theatre, starting at 8pm each night. Submit scene to actoroke2014@gmail.com through 7/28. $10 for each night, or $25 for all three nights, and all ticket sales donated to the Jimmy V Foundation. 111 Grace St.

meal. Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets $32/adult, $18 show only. Not appropriate for children. Beverages and food service gratuity not included. Admission: $28-$32. TheatreNOW 19 S. 10th St. www. theatrewilmington.com. 910-399-3669 INTO THE WOODS Wed. 8/27-Sun. 8/31, and Fri. 9/5-Sun. 9/7. Wed.Sat., at 8pm; Sun. at 3pm. Opera House Theatre Co. presents “Into the Woods” Act One is traditional: Cinderella goes to the ball and captures the heart of the prince, Jack climbs the beanstalk and slays the giant, Little Red Riding Hood is saved from the wolf, and Rapunzel escapes her lonely tower. Meanwhile the Baker and his wife, on a quest to break the curse they are under, weave their way through the storybook characters to collect a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, a slipper as pure as gold, and hair as yellow as corn. Act Two deals with what happens after happily ever after— the consequences that traditional fairy tales ignore and the responsibilities that come with getting what you want. Tickets, $29, (910) 632-2285 or thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. COAST POETRY JAM 8/29, 8PM: $3-$5. Come enjoy poets puttin’ down the true spoken word. Hosted by Bigg B and Sandra, the Mid-Day Miss of COAST Radio 97.3 FM. For details call the studio line: 910.763.0973. Cash bar available. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, corner of Independence and south 17th St. THE BARD IS A BROAD 9/5-27: “The Bard is a Broad” By Anthony Lawson. Sequel to the outrageously fun, interactive bawdy comedy “The Bard’s Broads.” Fri/Sat nights. Tickets $32/adult, $18 show only. Not appropriate for children. Beverages and food service gratuity not included. TheatreNOW, corner of 10th and Dock

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CLOSER 8/7-10, 15-17, 22-24, 8pm; Sun, 5pm. Feat. Anna Gamel, jonathan Tyler Berry, Erin Hunter, Kenneth Rosander. $10-$15. Written by Patrick Marber and directed by Aaron Willings. A look at relationships between four different people whose lives intertwine over a four-year period. Show contains strong adult language and content. Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St. browncoattheatre.com GOOD PEOPLE Presented by Thalian Association, “Good People” will run 8/7-30 at the Red Barn Studio. Show ThursSat, 7:30pm; Sun, 3pm. Welcome to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo, where this month’s paycheck covers last month’s bills, and where Margie Walsh has just been let go from yet another job. Facing eviction and scrambling to catch a break, Margie thinks an old fling who’s made it out of Southie might be her ticket to a fresh new start. But is this apparently self-made man secure enough to face his humble beginnings? Margie is about to risk what little she has left to find out. With his signature humorous glow, Lindsay-Abaire explores the struggles, shifting loyalties and unshakeable hopes that come with having next to nothing in America. 910251-1788. $25. Red Barn Theater, 1122 S 3rd St. THE BARD’S BROADS 8/8-30: By Anthony Lawson, ayoung Will Shakespeare is influenced by the ‘ladies” at his favorite pub. Includes an Elizabethan-inspired 3-course

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ILM SACRED HARP SINGERS 8/31, 1:30pm: Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music. This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. Sacred Harp and related shape-note styles are the oldest continuous singing traditions in the United States. Surviving as a living tradition in parts of the South, notably Georgia and Alabama, Sacred Harp music has been discovered by new generations of singers who have spread the heritage across North America and to Australia and Europe. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. Held in collaboration with WHQR. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th and Independence Blvd. cameronartmuseum.org DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN Every Friday night, 6-10pm, downtown Wilmington in Riverfront Park. Free, and featuring a different cover band and local musical act to open each show. Night’s proceeds from alcohol sales benefit various local nonprofit organizations. Food trucks onsite to purchase grub. BOOGIE IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES Sundays, 5-8pm (5/18-9/14). Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music!

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Hip Hop, Parent Tot, Zumba, and Barre. Everyone should call to reserve a spot. Class spots are on a first come, first serve basis and can be reserved in advance. There is something for everyone at every age and fitness level. Free Dance classes are perfect for the novice who has never tried before, the advanced student looking to learn something new, or the toddler dancing with mom. There will also be door prizes and fun activities - Fun, Dance, and Fitness for everyone!! All Classes will be approximately 40-45 minutes with a Q & A at end. The Wilmington School of Ballet, 3834 Oleander Drive. www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com 910-794-9590 WORKS IN PROGRESS Works-in-Progress Showcase, 8/17, 2-3pm. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. The Dance Cooperative, in association with Cameron Art Museum, provides informal showings to afford working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. Open to working choreographers, dancers, and the general public who are working on movement and wishes to have others provide feedback on the work as well as anyone who wants to witness the creative process through its many stages and provide assistance in that process. E-mail dancecooperative@ gmail.com no later than the Mon. preceding the showcase. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. FORWARD MOTION DANCE Forward Motion Dance, 8/28, 7pm. $5-$10, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th and Independence Blvd. Explore the creative process with Forward Motion Dance Company and guest dancers collaborating with cello soloist Jude Eden, visual artist Kristin Gibson, costume designer Rachael Goolsby and filmmaker Patrick Ogelvie. Evening will include dance performances along with open discussion about how each individual artist contributed to the making of a specific dance piece. Choreography by Tracey Varga, music by Jude Eden (cello), Paco Strickland and the Fabulous Flying Flamenco Brothers and The NC Guitar Quartet will be presented. Dancers include: Ashley Barnes, James Devita, Rachael Goolsby, Linda Larson, Maggie Moore, Dan Smith, Becky Spivey and Becky Warfield. www.cameronartmuseum.org BABS MCDANCE STUDIO

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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. For more info on prices and weekly social events, www. babsmcdance.com or 395-5090. 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. 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025 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. TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art EARTH, SEA AND SKY WHQR presents work by Gail Henderson and Liz Hosier, two artists whose works are expressions of elements of earth, sky, horizon and atmosphere conveyed through their unique use of color, paints, and materials. The show will remain on display until June 6th. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. Third floor of The Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St. ENIGMATIC VOL 2 “Enigmatic Vol. 2” art show, curated by Blair Nidds.

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Feat. 2D nnd 3D work by over a dozen local artists. Drinks and food specials from Canapé with live music from Squidco. Opening 7/30. 1001 N. 4th St. Show hangs through Sept. 29. BLAIR NIDDS AND ALEX BEAVER New works, including Nidds’ headpiece series, will hang at Caprice Bistro for the next few months. See the for-sale works at 10 Market Street. www. capricebistro.com SPLASH ART SHOW Now showing at Spectrum Art Gallery in the Forum through July 30th, feat. Ben Keys, Ann Hair, Anne Cunningham, Jodie Wrenn Rippy, Jacqueline Perry, Joanne Geisel, and others. All works are for sale. 910-256-2323. 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd. www.spectrumartandjewelry.com. info@spectrumartandjewelry.com

the work, with entry form must be received by Fri., 8/14, 4pm (Send to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, PO Box 26867 Raleigh, NC 27611). E-mail jpgs (300 dpi) to robin@historicoakwood.com by 9/20, 4pm. No more than two photos of each piece of work should be included. Mailed CDs should be labeled with name, email address and phone number. Winners notified via email on Mon., 8/15. Approved urns must be delivered to Historic Oakwood Cemetery (701 Oakwood Ave.) no later than 3pm on Wed., 9/10; dropped off between 11am and 3pm on the 10th if hand-delivered. Opening reception, Sat., 10/11, 3-5pm. Exhibit on Sun., 10/15, 1-5 pm. Friends of Historic Oakwood Cemetery will retain a 30% commission on all works sold. All works must be for sale. 1st Place, $600; 2nd place, $250;3rd Place, $150.

BOB RANKIN’S DEJA VIEW ARTISTS NEEDED New Elements Gallery, through 8/16, 6-9pm. Show Harbor Island Arts non profit will be hosting a Featured Artist Exhibit starting July to October, with a rotation of artists that bring nature and landscape in 2Dworks to the community. Exhibition will hang from July to October at the The Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival in Carolina Beach is Arboretum Hutaff Building and all art can be calling for artists to present their best sketch to become bought through the gift shop. 30% goes to the official poster art for the festival. The work will be sold the Arboretum. if you are interested in hanging your artwork, minimum four pieces, please on posters and t-shirts, and past winners have included contact HarborIslandArts@hotmail.com master painters like Ivey Hayes and Robert Knowles. Fill

SILVER COAST WINERY ART OPENING Mutli artist art opening August 2, 2014, 3pm5pm in the Art Gallery. The works of Artists David McCune, Steven Schuman and Suzanne C. Hunday will be on display through October 31, 2014. www.silvercoastwinery. com or 910 287 2800.

out an enrty form and follow requirements by contacting Greg Reynolds at greg@pleasureisland.org. The winner will receive a cash prize and complimentary booth to set up in the Arts and Wine Garden at the official event, which features Delbert McClinto and Robert Cray Band as headliners. Deadline is September 8th for entries.

BILLY CONE WORKS MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is exihibiting “Billy Cone Works”—a collection of drawings, paintings, and photographs. The show will remain on display until August 8th. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St. ALL THAT REMAINS Historic Oakwood Cemetery & Mausoleum hosts Juried Urn Competition and Sale, “All that Remains.” Honoring the changing style of interment with a juried competition devoted to the art of cremation urns, entitled All That Remains. Open to professional and amateur artists in North Carolina, must be 18 years plus. Artist may submit a maximum of two original works that, using his/ her creativity could be used as a cremation urn; size should be within dimensions of 12”length x 12” width x 12” height. All works must be sturdy enough to withstand handling and exhibition. All mediums of art will be accepted. Digital images of

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museums CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: A View From Space: Since the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet. A new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. Includes numerous hands-on activity sections such as the Satellite Activity Area. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Collection Selections: Communications: How have people communicated over distances over time? Cape Fear Museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts related to both manual and digital methods of communication. View 32 objects, ranging from pens, typewriters and letters to telephones, radios and computers. See how communication technology has evolved over the last two centuries. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-7984370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum POPLAR GROVE PLANTATION Through 7/31: Poplar Grove Foundation, Inc. an-

BELLAMY’S CALL FOR ARTISTS The Bellamy Mansion Challenges Emerging Artists to showcase the ‘Beauty of the Bellamy’ in an upcoming exhibition, sale and celebration. The mansion is accepting applications for the first ever Bellamy Mansion Emerging Art Show, the highlight of a fiveweek celebration of the visual arts from 10/2-11/6. Submissions must showcase the beauty of the Bellamy using its history and architecture as inspiration. Artists are encouraged to complete an application form as soon as possible, with payment of $20 ($10 for students), to receive access to the mansion to draw, paint or photograph. Deadline for completed application form with entry fee and photos to jurors Gale Smith and Joanne Geisel: 8/30. Artists may submit two 2-D or 3-D entries. Monetary prizes plus merit and honorable mention awards will be granted.

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nounces the upcoming opening of their new permanent exhibit “From Civil War to Civil Rights: The African American Experience at Poplar Grove.” Poplar Grove Plantation invites the public to a series of lectures during the months of April, May, and June in preparation for the unveiling of the permanent exhibit space and Juneteenth Celebration on Thurs., 6/19, 6:30pm. Free. Poplar Grove Plantation10200 US Hwy 17 N FILM MUSEUM ARTIFACTS NEEDED CFIFN is hard at work bringing the Wilmington Film Museum to life. The current phase of the project is to create a clear and distinct timeline of filmmaking in the Cape Fear area, and we need your help. We are asking for old issues of “Reel Carolina Magazine” to borrow and scan into our database, or to be donated to the Wilmington Film Museum. We are also looking for merchandise and promotional items from the studio in all its forms: De Laurentiis Entertainment Group, Carolco Studios and EUE/Screen Gems. To donate or lend your items, please contact Kathleen Gehron (910) 742-0012 or kathleeng@cfifn.org. 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

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd 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. 910-7632634, 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 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, The Children’s Museum of Wilmington will be hosting their Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! annual Mud Day event next weekend on the 8th and 9th. Over 100 species, some so rare they are Kids are welcome to play in all sorts of dirt, explore magic not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. mud, make mud pies, give themselves a mud mask, play Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm with critters in the mud, and even create something in the (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, WedClap Play Art Room. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Hisnoon and is free with admission price. Also, the museum toric Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting will hold a Back-to-School Kickoff event, a family-oriented Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669. fair, offering door prizes and a chance to speak with teawww.capefearserpentarium.com.

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hers, counselors, principals and more for free! Visit www. playwilmington.org for more info. including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. • 8/14, 10am: Our popular Shell program returns on Thursday, August 14, from 10-10:45am at the museum. We will learn about one of our favorite things at the beach, Shells! Explore their colors and shapes. Learn about the animals that once used these shells as their home. Find the many places we use shells in the museum in the I Spy activity. Light refreshments will be provided. We will have shells here, but feel free to bring your own shells to use for the craft activity. For elementary school-aged children. Free event. Space is limited.

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. • Mud Day, 8/8-9: Explore magic mud, make mud pies, give yourself a mud mask, play with critters in the mud and in the Clay Play Art Room. 9am-noon, Free w/admission. • 8/1116, Back to School Kickoff, 8/16: Family-oriented business fair, door prizes, and talks with teachers, counselors, principals, and more. Free • www.playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534

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

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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.

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CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: James Grashow—Brooklyn born sculptor and woodcut artist James Grashow (American, b. 1942) is known for his large-scale sculptures and installations made out of cardboard. Exhibition will feature whimsical installations of flora and fauna as we as pieces created especially for the CAM. • Willie Cole’s site-specific installation, School Pride: The Eastern NC Story. In observation of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act (July 2, 1964), Willie Cole is creating new installations investigating the closing of sixteen Cape Fear area schools and other aspects of desegregation in southeastern NC and its impact statewide. Hanging through 11/2. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am9pm. 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

WEEKLY WILMINGTON FILM MIXER Every Wednesday Wilmington Film Meet monthly mixer for all those involved with the NC film and video industry. All welcome. Filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, producers, camera crew, art department, marketers, promoters, investors and supporters. Open mic at 7pm. Please prepare for 60 seconds or less. A minute goes faster than you think! Stay for one-on-one networking after (and a musician’s showcase too). Don’t forget your business cards! Each Month a new sponsor! Volunteer Staff: Megan Petersen & Lauren Danaher. Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209, Free.

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 kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation CARDIO TENNIS Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, Empie Park. 3405 Park Ave. 910-341-4631. 7/23, 30, 5:30-6:30pm. $11/clinic. Pre-registration and pre-payment required for all programs. empiepark.com or 910-3414631. NC STATE CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS 7/31-8/3, Empie Park. Divisions: Men’s/women’s singles (2.5-5.0); men’s/women’s doubles (2.55.0); and mixed doubles (5.0-10.0). $43.50/singles; $33/doubles. Reg: www.usta.come, w/tourn ID 700082414. Deadline: 7/25. 910-341-4631, info@ empiepark.com. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH WAHINE CLASSIC 8/16-17: Move over boys of summer! Surfer girls return August 16-17 when wahines of all ages and levels compete in an all-female surf event on the South end of Wrightsville Beach, continuing a beloved surfing tradition. Divisions include: Pro-Shortboard and Pro-Longboard (all ages), Amateur Shortboard and Longboard (grouped by age), Novice, Standup Paddleboard, and Guppy. Details at www.wrightsvillebeachwahineclassic.com; 910-465-9638.

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film THE COLLECTOR 8/10, 3pm: View the documentary The Collector (2007, 60 min.) by filmmaker Olympia Stone which explores the 46-year career of her father Allan Stone (1932 - 2006), famed New York City gallery owner and art collector. Stone reveals her father’s compulsive collecting genius while telling the parallel story of his lifelong journey through the art world from the 1950s to 2006. Olympia Stone currently resides in Chapel Hill, NC and is a producer, director and editor who has worked on documentaries for the Discovery Channel, A&E Networks, WGHB, MTV and ABC. She will discuss the film and do Q&A after

kids’ stuff YOUTH ART CAMP Explore 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! For ages 7 & up. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive CAPTAIN NO BEARD’S PIRATE SCHOOL 8/4, 18, 11am: Join Captain NoBeard & her crew to learn how to be a proper Pirate. Learn the secrets of the pirates that travel the Cape Fear River, and go in search of the missing scallywag they left behind. Once he surrenders to you, the treasure will be yours to share. Celebrate with pirate punch while singing a pirate tune. All little Mates and Lasses will don pirate gear before leaving the dock. It will be a swashbuckleling good time! Adults $17 Children $5. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St YOUTH SOCCER CAMP The goal of the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department is to provide the highest quality soccer coaching program to the youth of our community. We are dedicated to teaching the fundamental skills and advanced technical and tactical play necessary to enhance each player’s game. Fee includes a Hammerheads Tshirt, a ticket to the next Hammerheads home game, skills competition, professional coaching, and a pizza party on the final day of camp. Please call or visit our website for fees. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive BREAKFAST AT THE KIDS’ TABLE 8/6, 7:45am: The Brigade Boys & Girls Club will host its seventh annual “Breakfast at the Kids Table” at the Cape Fear Country Club. This hosted table event is to honor the Brigade Boys & Girls Club and the children it serves. Club kids are on-hand to dine with community leaders, corporate sponsors and elected officials and also provide entertainment and serve as emcees of the event. To RSVP for the event or learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.brigadebgc.org. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR On Friday, 8/8, 10am, Kure Beach Ocean Front Park will host a very special children’s Story Hour with local author Brigid O’Connor and New York illustrator Carly Fowler. The first two books in the series of a little puffin will be read; “The Adventures of Patch the Puffin” and “Patch Puffin and the Hatchlings”. Following the stories, there will be a turtle craft project and a photo op with a character from these stories. Members of Island Women will also be on hand to provide information about their upcoming “StoryWalk” program. This event is free; all you need is your beach blanket, camera, and a little imagination and creativity.

KIDS @CAM Kids @ CAM, 8/16, noon-3pm. Admission by donation . Enjoy an afternoon of art fun and imagination! Explore the galleries and make art you can take home. All Ages Welcome. No pre-registration necessary; parental supervision required at all times. Kids@CAM is fun for the whole family! Don’t Miss This Afternoon Of Creativity, Inspiration & Art! For details contact: georgia@cameronartmuseum.org. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. SURFER’S HEALING Day camp that enriches the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing with local surf volunteers. Wrightsville Beach; www.surfershealing.org. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Youth and Children Studio Classes including iPad Adventure, clay, painting, drawing, mixed media and textiles. Open registration is now open for these exciting weekly classes that start on June 23 and run through August 15. • Kids @ Museum Camp provides students 5 to 8 year olds or 9 to 12 year olds a chance to explore art through 3 core options held during specific weeks through August 22: Storytelling With Art, Outside The Box and Learn From The Great Artists. Register online or call Keith at 910395-5999 ext. 1008 for more details. Admission: $100-$135. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street STORYTIME BY THE SEA Wednesdays, 10-11:30am (through 8/27). Join the Princess and her fairytale friends at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls. Don’t forget your camera to get a picture taken with the Princess! Free. MS. SUSAN’S ROOM Music and art for children, featuring Happy Little Singers, music and movement for ages 6 mos to 6 years. Learning through sing, dance and creative play! Tues-Thurs, and Sat, 9:45am.1 1/2 hour session $10/family. Drop-ins welcome. • Art and Craft Friday, 10am. $10/child includes all supplies. • Also, ukulele, guitar and piano and vocal lessons. 910777-8889 or info@happylittlesingers.com. 200 Willard Street in the ArtWorks. www.-ms-susans-room. com THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open at 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available. Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW

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The John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy is part of an international effort celebrating the life and legacy of Milton Friedman, the late Nobel Prize winner who is considered one of the 20th century’s leading economists. A luncheon will be held in Wilmington, w/guest speaker will be Michael Munger, director of the PPE Program at Duke University as well as professor of economics and public policy. As all who have heard him know, Dr. Munger is an energetic and humorous speaker; his topic: “Collision With Error: Why Our Educational System is Failing the Left” is sure to be of interest to many. Register: www.popecenter.org/events. 919-368-6286. Landfall Country Club, 800 Sun Runner Place. $20 COASTAL SPEAKER SERIES 8/13, 7pm: Join the Federation’s ‘oyster guru’ Ted Wilgis and Dr. Ami Wilbur, UNCW’s oyster hatchery manager, for a hands-on talk about the history and science of our beloved native eastern oyster. Ted and Ami will discuss the heritage of oysters in North Carolina, interesting facts about oyster biology and why oysters are critical to the health of our estuaries. Participants will learn how to open an oyster and how to get involved in restoring oyster habitats. $10. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Ctr, 309 W. Salisbury St. MARLON BLACKWELL 8/14, 6:30pm: “Transmutations of Place,” 8/14, $5$10. Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, working outside the architectural mainstream, will discuss his architecture and design process as being based in design strategies that draw upon vernaculars and building typologies and the contradictions of place; strategies that seek to transgress conventional boundaries for architecture. Blackwell will demonstrate how ideas and actions are generated from careful observations of intersections of nature-made and culture-made conditions particular to an architectural situation. Cameron Art Museum, www.cameronartmuseum.org. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. SCOTT MASON: THE TAR HEEL TRAVELER 8/21: Scott Mason: The Tar Heel Traveler, Stories from the Road, 6:30pm. Scott Mason may have the best job in television. He travels all over North Carolina, usually steering clear of highways and bounding instead along bumpy roads and offbeaten paths. He uncovers hidden gems everywhere he goes: people and places full of feeling and flavor—and wonder. In this presentation, he celebrates the colorful characters, out-of-the-way places, and rich history of North Carolina. He will share with audiences the stories behind the stories. North Carolina is brimming with intriguing stories. To take a trip with the Tar Heel Traveler is to experience the wonderful nooks and crannies that form the bedrock of the state. www.bellamymansion.org. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

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Wrighstville Beach Sea Turtle and the NC Coastal Federation have planned a nocturnal event that will get participants up, close and personal with the superfamily Chelonioidea. They’ll hold a night walk at Wrightsville Beach on August 7th, a family-fun event nonetheless, which will showcase a real sea turtle carapace. Folks will learn about their migrations and nesting spots. Admission is a mere $5 to $10. Meet at the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Ed Center, 309 W. Salisbury St., at 7 p.m. Call 910509-2838 for more information! loft on the corner of 3rd St. and Brunswick, all levels welcome. Then, extend the zen at the Goat & Compass for yogi wine specials. Namaste! $5 suggested donation.

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every good artisan gallery 8/6, 10:30am: Learn the beautiful art of card making. You will create three cards to take with you. $25 pp includes all supplies $10 deposit required to secure your spot so call 910-604-3567. Admission: $35. • Furniture Painting 101: 8/7, 11am Learn 6 begining techniques to paint furniture using American Paint Company’s Clay/Chalk/Mineral Paint Admission: $40 • Sea Salt Demo, 8/9, 11am: Learn, taste and use the locally harvested sea salt during this demonstration. Taste plain, rosemary and peppercorn infused sea salt for cooking as well as sample the amazing body scrubs. Free. every good thing Artisan Gallery, 603 Castle Street FENCING CLASSES Evening fencing class for teens and up. Learn fencing footwork, bladework, rules, refereeing, history, and end with an in-class tournament. All fencing equipment provided. Class meets every Tues/ Thurs, 6:30pm. Cost is $35 per month plus a once a season $5 membership to USA Fencing. St. Mary’s Tileston Gym, $40 DROP-IN FLOWING/FUN YOGA Tues. 7am: Holly Konrady, a certified yoga instructor, offers a drop-in yoga practice focusing on physical alignment and building a strong foundation of yoga practices. This class is a federation member opportunity, with drop-in donations welcomed for the instructor. N.C. Coastal Federation Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

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PARENT/TOT SWIM CLASS Thursdays, through August 7, 11-11:30am, (followed by free swim until noon). Ages: 8-36 mo. $25 (7 week session) or $5/class. Help your child become comfortable in water; begin swim skills introduced through songs & games, led by American Red Cross certified insructor. Swim diapers required. Space is limited so register early. 910-343-3682. Robert Strange Pool, 410 S. 10th Street BOOT CAMP AND NUTRITION COUNSELING Free Boot Camp and Nutrition counseling in Monkey Junction every T, Th & S - 6am. Surround yourself with positive and encouraging people who are enthusiastic about fitness! One-on-One nutrition councilers and fitness coaches; CORE Nutrition is bringing a love of nutrition and fitness to your community in Monkey Junction! 910-515-0732. Location within Echo Farms. Free. Echo Farms Golf & Country Club, 4114 Echo Farms Blvd.

SUN ROOM ART CLASSES Painting, drawing collage, and a new offering,”The Gourmet Drawing Club” on Saturdays! Small classes, individual guidance. Call 910 547-8115 or mail loislight@ bellsouth.net for more info or to enroll. 6905 Southern Exposure.

NIGHT TURTLE WALK 8/7, 7pm: Walk alongside folks from the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project and the N.C. Coastal Federation for a nighttime beach stroll. During this family-fun event, see a real sea turtle carapace and learn all about the annual turtle migrations and nesting at Wrightsville Beach. Admission: $5-$10. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Ctr, 309 W. Salisbury St.

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS LLC Kettlebell classes include a high intensity workout using multi-joint movements which exercise all the large muscle groups while providing a high level of cardiovascular endurance training during the workout w/Tiffany Forsythe. • Gentle Flow Yoga: Basic flow yoga links breath and movement to gently exercise all of the major joints and muscles of the body. This class ends with a delicious relaxation and meditation. Leave feeling taller, looser and full of peaceful energy. Saturday classes free until until August 16th! On-site childcare? Just call ahead to let us know if you would like to bring your little one and we’ll organize activities to keep them busy and happy $10/class; $8/educators. Exceptional Educators, LLC 5022-C Wrightsville Ave.

clubs/notices/tours UNCW MIXER 8/7, 5:30pm: All UNCW Health & Applied Human Sciences Alumni are invited to a mixer at Shell Island Resort on Thursday, August 7 at 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Alumni are invited to come out and enjoy complimentary appetizers, refreshments, beach games and great Seahawk company! Complimentary parking is provided in the parking deck. Register at https://appserv02.uncw.edu/events/events. aspx?dept=2 by Sun., 8/3. contactgargiulok@uncw. edu or 910-962-2587. Free. Shell Island Beach Resort2700 N. Lumina Blvd. OAKDALE CEMETERY TOURS Most tours are 10am-noon; free for members or $10 otherwise. Tours cancelled if inclement weather. 8/16: Superintendent Eric Kozen will lead the tour and discuss everything from horticultural delights to the founding of the cemetery including the wonderful funerary art. • 9/20: Chris Nelson will lead you to those firefighters who served Wilmington’s fire brigades and tell of their heroic service. $10. www. oakdalecemetery.org or 910-762-5682 SUBURBS WALKING TOURS Every Sat., 10am. Discover ILM through neighborhood walking tours. Forest Hills was the first automobile-oriented suburb in Wilmington, while Streetcar Suburbs tell about the restoration and renewal of Carolina Place and Carolina Heights. Tours: $10 (students, $5). 1.5 hrs; wear comfortable clothing

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and shoes. FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org. TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting! GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting of Wilmington. Meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm. Ogden Baptist Church: 7121 Market St. 12-step meeting for people that have or think they may have a compulsive gambling problem. Contact: Casey 910-599-1407 SCREEN GEMS STUDIOS TOURS Guests will get an insider’s look at the largest studio complex east of California and experience the rich history of EUE/Screen Gems and the films and television shows produced at the facility over the last three decades. Attendees will walk the 10-stage working lot have access to sounds stages and go behind the scenes of the CBS series “Under the Dome.” Guests will see a visual history of the NC film and television industry in the screening theater

days at 10 am, 12 noon and 2 pm weather permitting throughout the summer. Tours will continue throughout 2014 and beyond. Please check the tour hotline to confirm times throughout the fall and winter. 1223 23rd St. North $12 for adults; $10 for students and military personnel with an ID; $5 for children under 12. Admission is cash only at this time. (910) 343-3433. http://studios.euescreengems.com/nc/ tours. WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital on 17th Street. Open to all with Multiple Sclerosis, family and friends. Handicapped accessible parking and meeting room. Affiliated with the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society. Burt Masters, (910) 383-1368. WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Women of the Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet 9:30am for social time, and 10 for a presentation, Thurs., 8/14. Jim Flechtner, Executive Director Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, will be Guest Speaker. For meeting location: wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender Counties in the last four years is invited to join. HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON Take a “Trip With Triplett” and learn the history of this wonderful city with a retired Cape Fear History teacher. Any time! 910-392-6753 or email rltriver@ yahoo.com. $3/children or $8/adults. www.tripwithtriplett.webs.com

GRIEF MEETINGS An open-ended discussion, meets from noon1:30pm, Tues, 8/5, at the Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Designed to provide grief education and support that enables members to cope with and understand their grief. Discussions include On the 5th at the Phillips LifeCafe & Counseling Center the phases of grief and the grieving process, (1414 Physicians Dr.), an open-ended discussion will take along with other areas of concern for participlace at 1:30 p.m. to help folks dealing with grief. The pants. No registration is needed. 796-7991 education and support group enables members to cope or email Melinda.mckeon@lcfh.org. www. with and comprehend their grief. They talk about grief’s lcfh.org.

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culinary SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH 8/10: Sunday Jazz Brunch w/Raphael Name, Brazilian Guitarist. Doors open at 11:30am. Show and Brunch 12-2pm. Tickets $20/$15 under 12. TheatreNOW, corner of Dock and 10th streets. www. theatrewilmington.com FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. • An Evening with Beer Army and Railhouse Brewery, 8/2, 6pm. Fermental celebrates the art of beer as part of their monthly brewery series with two local breweries, Beer Army [Trenton, NC] and Railhouse Brewery [Aberdeen, NC]. Fermental welcomes brewery representatives and beer aficionados to another edition of their monthly brewery series featuring local food truck offerings, live music, tastings, giveaways and more. Military inspired wines will also be available by the glass or bottle. Food truck provided by the award winning Poor Piggy’s BBQ. • 8/22, 6pm: Shmaltz & Terrapin Brewing ReUnion 2014 Release: a beer for hope. These two award winning breweries team up annually in memory of Virginia MacLean, a dedicated cancer research supporter who lost her own battle with Multiple Myeloma in 2007. As a tribute to Virginia, a portion of the proceeds from Reunion Ale ’14 is donated to the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR) in Virginia’s name. Brewery representatives from Shmaltz and Terrapin along with beer aficionados to a Hawaiian themed luau in the beer garden. Grass skirts, floral leis, coconuts, ukeleles, and Hawaiian food from Epic Food Co. Live music provided by local funk trio, Boba Funk. Indoor and outdoor bar area Bring a chair, bring a friend. 7250 Market St., www.fermental.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am-9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or 9 wines; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, served by the glass or the bottle. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd begins to gather around 7pm. Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-397-7617. MARKET CRAWL AND COOKING CLASS Every Monday, 10am, June to August: Take part in a Market Crawl and Cooking Class with Chef Tyson Amick. Chef Tyson and members will venture to a nearby Farmer’s Market and fish house to purchase local ingredients before returning to the Coastal Education Center for a fun workshop on preparing and cooking healthy, delicious meals. $65. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/PortCitySwappers. FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am-1pm. www.poplargrove. com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilm-

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ingtondowntown.com/farmers-market. • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking; vendors align the lake, from artists and crafters and musicians. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket. com. • Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NC-grown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables. A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in May- Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market at Leland Town Hall, alternating Sundays, 11am3pm, May-Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mon., April-Nov., 7am-1pm. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, May-Sept., 8am-1pm. Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., May-Oct., 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field. CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER Beer Church: Purchase select beer and keep your glass for free. 1st Mass starts, 1pm; 2nd Mass , 8pm Free. • Beer Flights, Massage and Monday Night NitroMassage Monday: 5-8pm, $10 for 10 minutes with our licensed therapist, Josh Lentz. Beer Flights: nine 5 oz samples for $18. • Monday Night Nitro: $1 off nitrogen pours. Free. • BYOT (Bring Your Own Trivia): The next wave of pub trivia. Prizes include gift certificates to Chop’s Deli, Memory Lane Comics, and Browncoat Theatre & Pub, as well as beer from us. $10 pitchers: Bartender’s choice. All day. Free wine tasting: from 5-7 PM, with two whites and two reds. Free • Beer Infusement Thurs.: Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. Free. TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist destination, the island has weathered destructive fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more. Tasting History takes you through the streets of Carolina Beach and into a few of the restaurants to taste some of what the locals have to offer. Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and tasty eats. $32.50, www.tastinghistorytours.com. 910-6226046. TASTE CAROLINA FOOD TOURS Sample an eclectic assortment of downtown restaurants, enjoy food and drink, and meet some of the city’s best chefs. Public parking available. Saturday tours include a 2:30 Downtown Afternoon Tasting Tour ($50/person) and a 3:30 Downtown Dinner & Drinks Tour ($65/person). A 10am Farmers’ Market Tour ($75/person) and Cooking Class is also available. www.tastecarolina.net

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): If a farmer plants the same crop in the same field year after year, the earth’s nutrients get exhausted. For instance, lettuce sucks up a lot of nitrogen. It’s better to plant beans or peas in that location the next season, since they add nitrogen back into the soil. Meanwhile, lettuce will do well in the field where the beans or peas grew last time. This strategy is called crop rotation. I nominate it as your operative metaphor for the next 10 months, Aries. Your creative output will be abundant if you keep sowing each new “crop” in a fertile situation where it is most likely to thrive. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Maybe your grandparents are dead, or maybe they’re still alive. Whatever the case may be, do you have a meaningful or interesting connection with them? Is there anything about their souls or destinies that inspire you as you face your own challenges? Or is your link with them based more on sentimentality and nostalgia? In the near future, I urge you to dig deeper in search of the power they might have to offer you. Proceed on the hypothesis that you have not yet deciphered some of the useful messages you can derive from how they lived their lives. Explore the possibility that their mysteries are relevant to yours. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The prolific American author James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) wrote 32 novels. In those pages, he crammed in almost 1,100 quotations from Shakespeare. What motivated such extreme homage? I suspect he regarded Shakespeare as a mentor and wanted to blend the Bard’s intelligence with his own. I invite you to do something similar, Gemini. What heroes have moved you the most? What teachers have stirred you the deepest? It’s a perfect time to pay tribute in a way that feels selfempowering. I suspect you will benefit from revivifying their influence on you. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Was there an actual poet named Homer who wrote the ancient Greek epics the “Iliad” and the “Odyssey”? Or was “Homer” a fictitious name given to several authors who created those two master works? Whatever the case may be, we know that Homer plagiarized himself. The opening line of Book XI in the “Iliad” is identical to the opening line of Book V in the “Odyssey”: “Now Dawn arose from her couch beside the lordly Tithonos, to bear light to the immortals and to mortal men.” So should we be critical of Homer? Nah. Nor will I hold it against you if, in the coming days, you imitate some fine action or brilliant move you did in the past. It was great the first time. I’m sure it will be nearly as great this time but in a different way.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Earth has been around for almost 4.6 billion years. According to scientists who study the fossil records, fire didn’t make its first appearance on our planet until 470 million years ago. Only then were there enough land-based plants and oxygen to allow the possibility of fires arising naturally. Do the math, and you will see that for 90 percent of the Earth’s history, fire was absent. In evolutionary terms, it’s a newcomer. As I study your astrological omens for the next 10 months, I foresee the arrival of an almost equally monumental addition to your life, Leo. You can’t imagine what it is yet, but by this time next year, you won’t fathom how you could have lived without it for so long. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the nights to come, I expect you will dream of creatures like fiery monsters, robot warriors, extraterrestrial ghosts, and zombie vampires. Here’s the weird twist: They will be your helpers and friends. They will protect you and fight on your behalf as you defeat your real enemies, who are smiling pretenders wearing white hats. Dreams like this will prepare you well for events in your waking life, where you will get the chance to gain an advantage over fake nice guys who have hurt you or thwarted you.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s fine if you want to turn the volume all the way up on your charisma and socialize like a party animal. I won’t protest if you gleefully blend business and pleasure as you nurture your web of human connections. I hope you will also find time to commune with the earth and sky and rivers and winds. Why? You are scheduled to take a big, fun spiritual test in the not-too-distant future. An excellent way to prepare for this rite of passage will be to deepen your relationship with Mother Nature. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are hereby excused from doing household chores and busywork, Scorpio. Feel free to cancel boring appointments. Avoid tasks that are not sufficiently epic, majestic, and fantastic to engage your heroic imagination. As I see it, this is your time to think really big. You have cosmic authorization to give your full intensity to exploring the amazing maze where the treasure is hidden. I urge you to pay attention to your dreams for clues. I encourage you to ignore all fears except the one that evokes your most brilliant courage. Abandon all trivial worries, you curious warrior, as you go in quest of your equivalent of the Holy Grail. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Broadway is one of New York City’s main streets. It runs the length of the island of Manhattan. But hundreds of years ago it was known by the indigenous Lenape people as the Wickquasgeck Trail. It was a passageway that cut through stands of chestnut, poplar, and pine trees. Strawberries grew wild in fields along the route. Is there a metaphorical equivalent in your own life, Sagittarius? I think there is: a modest, natural path that you will ultimately build into a major thoroughfare buzzing with activity. Part of you will feel sad at the loss of innocence that results. Mostly, you’ll be proud of the visionary strength you will have summoned to create such an important conduit. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The heavenly body known as 1986 DA is a near-Earth asteroid that’s 1.4 miles in diameter. It’s packed with 10,000 tons of gold and 100,000 tons of platinum, meaning it’s worth over $5 trillion. Can we humans get to it and mine its riches? Not yet. That project is beyond our current technology. But one day I’m sure we will find a way. I’m thinking there’s a smaller-scale version of this scenario in your life, Capricorn. You know about or will soon find out about a source of wealth that’s beyond your grasp. I’m betting that in the next 10 months you will figure out a way to tap into it and begin the process. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I just sort of drifted into it.” According to author Gore Vidal, “That’s almost always the explanation for everything.” I hope this won’t be true for you anytime soon, Aquarius. You can’t afford to be unconscious, lazy or careless about what you’re getting yourself into. You must formulate a clear, strong intention, and stick to it. I don’t mean that you should be overly cautious or ultra-skeptical. To make the correct decisions, all you have to do is be wide awake and stay in intimate touch with what’s best for you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Members of the industrial band Skinny Puppy are upset with the U.S. military. They discovered an interrogation team at America’s Guantanamo Bay detention camp tortured prisoners by playing their music at deafening volumes for extended periods. That’s why they sent an invoice to the Defense Department for $666,000 and are threatening to sue. Now would be a good time for you to take comparable action, Pisces. Are others distorting your creations or misrepresenting your meaning? Could your reputation benefit from repair? Is there anything you can do to correct people’s misunderstandings about who you are and what you stand for?

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