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What do you think of Gov. McCrory providing his cabinet with salary increases?

To freeze teachers’ salaries, shift the tax burden down the income scale, and eliminate so many programs to help poor and low-income families, then give raises to his pals earning over $100,000 is despicable. — John Downing

SUMMER FASHION Fifteen boutiques shared their favorite looks for our latest fashion shoot, pages 33-38. Above: Feather and white stone ring by Sherri Tinney of Functional Serenity, $14 from Tickled Pink; aqua cardigan by Mela, $25 from Tickled Pink; Vitamin A bikini top, $105 from Redix. Cover: Corporate teardrop earrings by Shiny Pebbles, $24, and Basketweaver dress, $68, both from Aqua Fedora; navy, teal and mint epoxy bracelets, $14 each from Bijuju.

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Just one more reason why the Republican Party sucks...

— Bill Syriac Completely absurd. They are cutting thousands of teacher assistants positions this year and cut pay raises for teachers with masters, meaning that I cannot afford to further my education like a hard-working employee. They also cut class sizes to save money on teachers, which will hurt our students. So we don’t have any money for education, but there is enough to increase cabinet members’ salaries?—Brittiany Bridges

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Hanging by a Wire

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s a wire coat hanger swung from Senator Thom Goolsby’s locked door at his downtown law office on Monday, July 22nd, protestors waved and chanted, “Never forget!” They wanted to remind passersby of a time when self-administered and illegal abortions were often the only option for women seeking to end a pregnancy.

Together, women and men stood against Senator Goolsby’s recent backing of Senate Bill 353, as well as House Bill 695. The bills carry measures to essentially limit access to abortions by disqualifying many clinics, such as Planned Parenthood, from performing them.

Women Organizing for Wilmington (WOW) led the helm during another Monday protest.

Thom Goolsby was not in the audience.

Supporters of the bills reason the measures as protection for women’s rights. They’re shrouded in the “prevention” of dangerous practices; often cited as an example is Kermit Gosnell’s clinic in Pennsylvania, which closed earlier this year. The doctor was convicted of first-degree murder.

Brandie Stork Temple, a former medical assistant with Planned Parenthood in Wilmington, called the bills nothing less than an offense to medical assistants, nurses, clinicians, and OB-GYN practitioners who provide reproductive health services, which include but are not limited to abortions.

While the new pieces of legislation were a big part of why Temple joined WOW protestors, she and others have been disappointed with the apparent contempt in Goolsby’s dialogue against his constituents. His derogatory Moral Monday editorial published in The Chatham Jour-

nal, as well as his website statements about the current protests at his office, have kept the protests hotly attended, with anywhere from 50 to 100 at his doorstep weekly.

“One truly wonders if any of the protestors even bothered to look at the legislation before beginning their marches,” Goolsby wrote in a statement posted on July 17th at www.thomgoolsby.com. “If they had spent more time reading the bill, rather that printing up angry protest signs, the abortion advocates would have saved a lot of wasted energy.”

However, Temple and others have read the bills; they even carry copies. Still, they are not convinced of the positive impact to women’s health or safety, especially when other avenues, such as education and healthcare funding, have been consistently foregone.

“Aside from sneaking these new regulations into an unrelated motorcycle safety bill, the fact that the [NC General Assembly] has made no attempt to properly fund the Department of Health and Human Services. . . shows this has nothing to do with improving healthcare for North Carolinians,” Temple said.

House Bill 695 and Senate Bill 353, which also increases penalties for unsafe drivers “that threaten the property and safety of motorcyclists,” comprise a range of changes to abortion laws. Those changes include, but are not limited to, an amendment to the Women’s Right to Know Act, limited abortion coverage under health insurance plans “offered through a health insurance exchange or local governments,” as well as amended rules to determine clinics suitable to perform abortions and regulate them at the same standards as outpatient surgical centers.

Women (and men) of Wilmington keep marching By: Shannon Rae Gentry

Women Organizing for Wilmington (WOW) protest outside Senator Goolsby’s offices in downtown Wilmington. Photo by Shannon Gentry 4 encore | july 31 - august 6, 2013| www.encorepub.com

“The implication is that providers and clinics [that] provide abortion services are offering substandard care—that abortion providers in North Carolina are not following the laws already in place,” Temple further explained.

“The reality is healthcare professionals who provide abortion services care deeply about their patients, both their safety and their ability to make the best, most informed choices.”

Counter-protestor Carla Frenzel stood amongst the passionate and driven WOW marchers on Monday, July 22nd, but not with them. She said that this was not an issue of a woman’s right but one of an unborn child’s.

“I’ve never had children, I’ve never had an abortion,” Frenzel explained. “Truthfully, I support a bill that would get rid of all abortions . . . I think the reaction would be that women would be more responsible in their activities.”

Though Frenzel had no comment on education or contraceptive services that public clinics provide with funding, she spoke with WOW founder Amy Shlag on the issue. Despite their disparate beliefs, Shlag believes they could find common ground with which to work together, a long-term goal she has in mind for WOW. “Abortion isn’t an easy topic,” Shlag said. “[Frenzel] is a woman, and we need to support each other [and] she has as much right to her opinion as we do.”

After volunteering with Coastal Horizons Center, which provides crisis intervention services for women, Shlag saw firsthand the depth of underfunded programs like Planned Parenthood, Carousel Center and the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services. “In knowing and working with them, I founded WOW to help create connections between the women doing the work at those places, as most of the people working there are women largely servicing women,” she said. “At the heart of all these issues are women . . . but the tipping point was when New Hanover County Commissioners voted ‘no’ [to the state grant for Planned Parenthood last year],” she explained.

Wilmington and North Carolina made national headlines in March 2012 when the county turned down monies which would help women and men with family-planning needs, including physician’s consultations, examinations, and contraceptive supplies, to name a few. After a backlash, commissioners took another vote to allow the funding to be collected.

However, the comments by commissioners during the first vote were what garnered a great deal of negative attention. Some remarks reflected a true disconnect from public health needs and services for women.

“If these young women were responsible people and didn’t have the sex to begin with, we wouldn’t be in this situation,” former commissioner and chairman Ted Davis, who now serves as a House representative, said.

Now, Senator Goolsby is getting similar reactions. “He shows a general disdain for his constituents,” Shlag said. “There’s not a sense of responsiveness, and I think this is happening nationally.”

Shlag doesn’t want the services of Planned

WALK THE WALK: Susan Kranyik leads a march for WOW last week. Photo by Shannon Gentry

Parenthood and other public healthcare providers damaged by massive text legislation or bills without debate, which is why she seeks open, honest dialogue with our senator and other representatives. “If you want to bring it to the forefront . . . and you want to put these things out there and talk about them, that’s fine, but they’re not doing it,” she concluded.

Aside from abortion rights, there are myriad policy decisions that have brought people together for WOW and Moral Monday protests.

Issues abound from deep cuts in unemployment benefits to new voting restrictions, which require ID at the polls (discounting student and other forms of photo identification, plus shortening early voting by a week and ending same-day voter registration). Not all came by Senator Goolsby’s leadership, but by a Republican-led majority that doesn’t represent many North Carolinians.

“It’s not so much about Goolsby,” WOW member Elli Klein said. “It’s about what’s happening in our town, in our state and in our country. He’s just an example of what’s occurring, and he happens to be here, but we’re talking about real attacks on our families, on our homes, on our bodies, on what’s basic, and he’s supposed to represent us.”

Women Organizing for Wilmington’s mission is to advance progressive political causes and build a stronger community of men and women for important issues in New Hanover County. The group of more than 300 currently organizes through their Facebook page, where events, meetings and other updates are posted. A website coming soon.

As of Thursday, July 25th the Senate and House gave final approval to the abortion and voting measures that are now going to Governor Pat McCrory. WOW will continue to gather at Goolsby’s office, as well as travel to Raleigh during Moral Monday protests.

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Finding the perfect bed comforter By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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here are few more personal possessions than one’s bed. For couples this is a very important symbol of a relationship; though, other people might eat at the kitchen table, sit on the living-room furniture or ride in the car, if everything is functioning well, no one else should sleep in the bed shared with a mate.

That bed can also become the fighting ground of some amazingly unexpected battles in life: the neverending issue of stealing the covers, and who did or did not make the bed that day. These issues can be the first step toward learning how to compromise with a mate.

My father slept long past the time my mother left for work in the morning and would “make the bed” (i.e. pull the sheets and blankets up to the top of the mattress).

Then every evening, when my mother came home, she would totally remake it, complete with hospital corners.

Jock and I, like most couples, are not immune very high emotions regarding sleep conditions. Because we do not have central heat and air conditioning, bed covers pay a vital role in temperature regulation. In the winter, we tend to sleep under four layers of blankets. In the summer the lightest covering possible is employed while the one window A/C unit does yeoman’s service against humidity. Until recently the lightest weight cover was not-so-affectionately known as “The Shroud of Turin” by Jock.

It was the bed cover I made for my first apartment. Sized for a double bed, it’s deep forest green and a beautiful midnight blue, featuring silver stars that no longer glittered after 14 years. I had very specific opinions

about its treatment; hence Jock’s nickname for it. Sadly, this summer I was forced to admit that “thread bare” would be a kind description by now; it had ripped many times past the point of repair.

“So, I went to Tomlinson’s today, ” Jock mentioned casually over dinner.

“Umh?” “I was going to buy a new bedspread.”

I put my fork down—a moment of panic overtaking me. I love the man but his idea of shopping for linens is ... very macho.

When I moved in he was sleeping under a hunting sleeping bag with the ties and the zipper end near his face. It was only a matter of time until he strangled himself in his sleep or got road rash across the cheek from the zipper.

“I walked around with the sales lady for a while, in the sheets and things sections,” he continued. “We talked about it a lot, and I came to the conclusion that whatever I picked out and bought would be wrong.”

“Oh, sweetheart, no it wouldn’t.” I lied, silently offering up a prayer of thanks. One of the advantages of an older man is that he learned already the relationship hard lessons. The other part: Since Jock built most of the furniture in our house, including our bed, nothing was standard size. Our bed was longer than most to accommodate his height. It’s width was based upon him lying down, tossing and turning figuring out how much space that would take up, and then multiplying by two. For us, it is a very comfortable size, but it is not standard, double, queen or king. Bed linens never correctly fit, and covers need to be a little too big to accommodate. So the other side of my concern about him shopping was whether he would purchase something big enough.

“But the question remains,” he added.

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“What are we going to do about a cover?”

We are also in the middle of another sacred rite of couples: arguing about closet space. Jock had identified two trash bags full of T-shirts that he would probably never wear again (he is the clothes horse in this relationship). I had announced I would happily recycle them into a new bed cover.

While Jock was in L.A., I cleared off enough of the dining room table to work, pulled out the sewing machine and began ripping and patching. Jock came home expecting to see a T-shirt quilt on the bed, the perfect marriage of our values and finances: broke but reusing things on principal. Instead he walked in and found mint green with blackprinted scenes of hunting dogs draped across the bed.

“Oh, wow! This isn’t—where did this come from?” he asked.

When I began the Live Local journey several years ago, one of the questions/accusations that was asked fairly frequently was where would I possibly buy sheets and towels if not from a chain store. My first answer was Tomilinson’s, a small regional store in the eastern part of NC and SC that is relatively unchanged since the 1970s. But it is not the only place. Vintage Values on Castle Street has furnished me with cloth napkins, blankets, sheets, and the odd throw-rug.

“Well, I was making progress cutting up shirts and piecing them together and then— this might sound insane—I realized that none of these shirts were from anything we really liked or had any great memories with.

They were all things we wanted to be rid of, that we felt somehow saddled with. I realized I couldn’t wake up every morning and look at Merill Lynch ‘Feeling Bullish About America.’ couldn’t sleep under that or ETown, or any of those race T-shirts. How did

we wind up with race T-shirts? Neither of us have ever run a race here.”

Jock shook his head and displayed a strange expression on his face. I plowed onward. “So I’m sorry but I 86’ed the idea and decided to go to Tomlinson’s. I found a really light weight coverlet that I liked with leaves and greenery on it, but it was made in China. Though this one isn’t quite as lightweight as I wanted, it was made in Fort Mill, SC, and was $30 cheaper. “ He still didn’t say anything.

“And it has dogs on it,” I added. “For Hilda.”

Like many couples, our dog sleeps in bed with us.

He folded me in a big hug. “I am so proud of you.”

“Why?” I asked from the muffled confines of his chest. If he started praising me for shopping like I was some emptyheaded trophy bride, things were about to get heated.

“Because you managed to overcome your natural urge to complicate things and you actually kept it simple.”

“Thank you ... I think.”

“South Carolina, huh?” he asked.

I nodded. “I’m sorry it is heavier than you expected, but it will feel better than sleeping under a bedspread made by slave-labor in China. Just think of people employed here, and you can rest easy.”

“If you are happy, I think it is great.” he smiled.

He’s always been a fast learner.

Gwenyfar Rohler is the author or ‘Promise of Peanuts,’ which can be bought at Old Books on Front Street, with all monies donated to local nonprofit Full Belly Project.

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New encore intern details life adjustments a from Ireland to southeast America

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d a a By: Fiona O’Sullivan h e ver the weekend I decided to take a break from my neighbors’ endless , snoring and head to my relatives in Greensboro. The fact that my aunt’s nextdoor neighbor has a pretty decent size pool rand owns a horse was more than enough reason to visit. Plus, I knew I might actually dget some sleep.

The bus journey proved to be a good bit dmore expensive than I initially thought— around a $100 return for what was a rela-tively short journey. Determined to get to gGreensboro, regardless of the expense, I -expected a nice, peaceful journey. I aimed oto find a spot on the bus where there would be no one around so I could simply chill out. eI thought it would be simple, as there were donly six people in the queue to get onboard.

It soon became evident that picking the back of the bus has the same popularity as it does at home; so, I found myself sitting amongst four of the other passengers. u In the middle of reading a book, I heard a g few colorful conversations, but one in particn ular stood out: The passenger sitting behind , me was talking about just getting released from prison. Slightly alarmed, I found it best e to put in headphones and listen to my iPod. After three long hours, the bus pulled into the station. Unfortunately, I had to wait a good while longer to be collected because emy adorable little cousin input the wrong adddress on the GPS. Instead of being in Ra-leigh, they somehow ended up in Durham.

I can think of far better and more exciting places to be after 11.30 p.m. on a Friday night, but every cloud has a silver lining. I couldn’t help but laugh when I overheard some of the most bizarre conversations taking place around me.

One passenger from another bus was going nuts trying to convince the driver she wasn’t drunk and wanted to get back on the bus. Listening to her reasoning was hilarious. Giggles from other passengers founded my entertainment.

Eventually my ride arrived, with my aunt in tow. Typically, after giving the wrong address, my cousin didn’t want to drive into the station because “it looked too scary.”

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The next day, due to a tremendous lack of sleep, I slept after 1 p.m. Though off to a late start, the first item on my agenda was swimming. I am sure I looked like a kid in a candy store, but in Ireland it’s very rare for anyone to have a pool at their house—unless, of course, you’re the rich of the rich. Even then, it’s extremely unlikely. Public swimming pools at home are in-door, and there’s no such thing as apartment complexes having them. So, to me, it was like a much-needed mini-holiday. Too bad it didn’t last long. An enormous crack of thunder quickly disrupted the peace, and in nanoseconds I was out of the pool and running in fear for shelter. Water is the last place I wanted to be near in a lightning storm. America doesn’t do anything by halves, especially when it comes to the weather. It may rain a lot in Ireland, but when it rains here it pours! Storms never fazed me before, but, after living here for over two months, I have to admit: They’re quite scary and way too plentiful.

The next day, the weather improved so we headed to the stables—at 8 a.m. Again, it’s something I’m not used to. I value my beauty sleep on weekends. But this turned out to be beneficial because we arrived before it started to get really humid (definitely something I won’t adjust to here).

Horsetracks are fairly common at home.

I used to go on them pretty much every weekend. I loved them; Ireland can be one of the prettiest places ever, particularly in the mountains. Whenever I’m in the States, I try to go horse-riding. One major difference: In America it seems to be a bit more relaxed when it comes to wearing a helmet. I was surprised I had to wear one when we arrived. In Ireland, most of the stables almost make riders feel like a knight in armor with the amount of gear—helmet, body protector, jodhpurs and boots.

Before I knew it, my mini holiday came to an end and I found myself back on the bus to Wilmington. This time around I was just lucky enough to get a seat it was so packed.

Slightly disappointed to be returning to reality as I had grown accustomed to—being offered a glass of wine with every meal that I didn’t have to cook—I can see this becoming a regular journey.

Thank god for family.

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News of the Weird with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY Annals of Invention Although Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (the alleged 9/11 mastermind) was waterboarded 183 times among several extreme interrogation techniques, he and his CIA captors eventually reached a moderated state. In 2003, though still housed in a “black site” in Romania, “KSM” asked permission to design a household vacuum cleaner, and the highest echelons of the agency co-operated, according to a former senior CIA analyst, speaking to the Associated Press in July.

In reality, when a detainee exhausts his intelligence value, the agency’s main mission is to keep him “sane,” in case he is later put on trial, and the vacuum cleaner project was thought likely to engage KSM, who, 15 years before the murders of nearly 3,000 people on Sept. 11, had earned a mechanical engineering degree from North Carolina A&T State University.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit The gourmet lollipop company Lollyphile announced its latest flavor in June: Breast Milk Lollipops (four for $10). Owner Jason Darling said it “slowly dawned on” him that his friends were “producing milk so delicious it could turn a screaming, furious child into a docile, contented one. I knew I had to capture that flavor.”

Marketing Challenges: The Rocket Fizz

Soda Pop and Candy Shop franchisers, already with a lineup of sometimes-unappreciated flavors such as buffalo chicken wing soda, briefly experimented in June with “ranch dressing” soda, a mistaken adventure that co-founder Rob Powells jokingly blamed on his business partner. Brewmaster John Maier of Rogue Ales in Newport, Ore., pointed out that “wild yeasts” have been used in beer for centuries and thus (according to a June report on FoodBeast. com) his company’s Beard Beer (from yeast of beards, including at one time, his own) should be regarded as a traditional brew.

Science on the Cutting Edge Carnivorous Vegetation: It was a special occasion in Surrey, England, in June as a rare plant prepared to bloom. The 3-foottall Puya chilensis, native to Chile, features neon-bright greenish-yellow flowers with blooms large enough to yield drinkable nectar, but its most startling distinction is its ability to nourish itself by trapping small animals in its razor-sharp spines, leaving them to decay. (At Britain’s Wisley Garden, it is fed with ordinary fertilizer rather than animals.)

Too Much Information: During a June debate in a House Rules Committee hearing on abortion legislation, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas, himself an obstetrician/ gynecologist, criticized a proposal to outlaw

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abortion at the 20-week limit (where a fetus is said to begin to feel pain), insisting on an earlier ban, at 15 or 16 weeks. “Watch a sonogram of a 15-week-old baby,” said Burgess, “and they have movements that are purposeful. ... If they’re a male baby, they may have their hand between their legs.”

Thus, “If they feel pleasure, why is it so hard to think that they could feel pain?”

Physicians at Kwong Wah Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, publishing in the Hong Kong Medical Journal recently, described a 66-year-old man seeking relief from a swelling in his abdomen (after having had a sparse history with doctors). They concluded that the man was basically a woman and that the cause of the swelling was an ovarian cyst. The patient had both Turner syndrome, which causes women to lack some female features, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, which boosts male hormones. (While females have two X chromosomes, and males an X and a Y, Turner syndrome patients have one X and no Y.)

Animals in the News Alarming Headlines: “Koala Chlamydia: The STD Threatening an Australian Icon” (BBC News). “Super-Sized Crabs and Oysters With Herpes” (Field & Stream). “FarRight Extremists Chased Through London by Women Dressed as Badgers” (International

Business Times, reporting June rallies of two British nationalist parties and their opposition occurring at the same time and place as a better-attended demonstration against the government’s cull on badgers).

Horse Bullies: In June, Barbour County, W.Va., firefighters, called to a farm in Belington, rescued the horse “Rowdy,” whose entire body was somehow trapped inside an industrial-sized tire. Rowdy’s owner said she believes Rowdy had an altercation with some of the other horses.

Perspective

A staff report by Democrats on the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce released in June and using data from Wisconsin (because of the state’s comprehensive record-keeping) found that taxpayers wind up paying out at least $75 million a year in “safety net” assistance to the state’s Wal-Mart workers (food stamps, Medicaid, school lunches, earned-income tax credits, etc.) allegedly because the company’s wages and benefits are so meager.

The report, an update on 2004 numbers that were less than half those found this time around, estimated that Wal-Mart families accounted for more than 9,000 Wisconsin Medicaid enrollees. The $75 million, covering 75 stores, represents a low-end estimate with the high end about $130 million.

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The Human Experience

he human experience is something we all share, whether we are black, white, yellow, from North Carolina, Madrid or London. This idea of connectivity drew local artist Niki Hildebrand to her latest show, “Living in Harmony.“ Consisting of glass works, sketches and paintings, Hildebran is the featured artist at The Arts Council of Wilmington and NHC’s ACES Gallery in downtown Wilmington.

Hildebrand’s work explores relationships of men and women and the “space between” the two bodies.

That all humans are connected and equal was instilled in Hildebrand from a young age.

Born to a German mother and American father, Hildebrand grew up in London. “There was a sense of not necessarily belonging to one particular place,” she muses. “And I think that is what made me start to think about the idea that we really are all one and equal, and that we can connect to different people through human emotions and just the feelings of being human.”

From a stained-glass panel of Adam and Eve, to plates mirroring the structure of a cell, to cast blocks of all different human faces, her work is striking in color, texture and meaning.

After 17 years of working with glass, Hildebrand reached a point in her career where she is able to bring her drawings, ideas and dreams to life.

Originally pursuing furniture design, it was only by a turn of fate that the artist became inspired to work with glass. “I went to a furniture exhibition of [NAME HERE] Mackintosh who used stained glass in his furniture,” she explains. “I realized then that stained glass was really what I was interested in.”

Afterward, she apprenticed at a stained-glass shop in London before attending the Rhode Island School of Design. In her four years studying glass arts, Hildebrand learned all about the chemistry of glass and the varied techniques used in its creation. She admits there were a lot of breakages and cracks at first, but she stuck with it. Today, she creates with little risk of damage. “Glass work is not for the faint-hearted,” she laughs, remembering all the ruined pieces.

Hildebrand’s pieces are bright and eye-catching; yet, they feel organic and deeply personal. One of her prints, referred to as “the space between” a man and a woman pulls the viewer into an intimate moment shared by the couple. Literally, the eye adjusts to the negative space between where they stand before the outline of their chests comes into focus.

The same is true for the picture of a man and woman kissing, and the stained-glass panel of a woman leaning on a man, entitled “Lean on Me.” Viewers feel almost as though they’re getting a glimpse on a private interaction without spying. In fact, on the contrary it

Niki Hildebrand’s glass work at ACES By: Holley Taylor

“Tree of Beauty,” stained glass work by Niki Hildebrand, now showing at ACES Gallery. Courtesy of artist.

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feels as if they are meant to be there.

Other pieces in the collection, like cast blocks of different faces or hands, give a sense of belonging and inspire a feeling of the power of a collective group. Hildebrand’s favorite, “Swimming Through Life and Reaching Through to the Other Side,” grabs the eye. The sculpture is flameworked, meaning the glass is molded over an open fire. The delicate legs and grasping arms are separated by blue glass.

Hildebrand utilizes the pate de vair style, meaning layered glass leaves one side of the block with a rough, textured look. The other side is a clear polished blue, reminiscent of ice or calm waters. This structure sits on a wooden base, years of life apparent in the many rings of the tree. It intrigues and haunts simultaneously.

“Tree of Beauty” depicts a woman as a tree on a stained-glass panel. Its cool, calming colors and flowing lines evoke a sense of quiet beauty and unity with nature. It’s an image that confronts Hildebrand continually.

“I have been drawing that [image] since I was a little girl,” she comments. “Only recently did I think, ‘I should do something about this sketch.’”

Through a lot of her work, Hildebrand finds inspiration from dreams. “I will see the artwork already finished before I even

begin,” she says. Once the idea manifests, Hildebrand will sketch the work a few times before making the transition to glass. Because of the nature and scale of the equipment, the artist works out of three studios, each equipped for different techniques.

“What I try to get across in my work is the sort of feeling of being human, which relates to all of us,” Hildebrand states. “I hope that initially the beauty will attract people, but then they might think more about either life,or convention, or the idea that we are all really equal and that we can connect through emotions and feelings.”

“Living in Harmony” will be on display at ACES Gallery through August 20th. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Living in Harmony ACES Gallery 221 North Front St., Suite 101 Featuring art work by Niki Hildebrand Closes August 20th www.islandartsgallery.com

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Join us for “My Muses: The Spirits that Move Me” featuring 2 and 3-D art in metal, mixed media and re-purposed objects by Linda Hartman.

of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. Our current exhibit “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. Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!

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In July, we will be featuring the unique work of Kay Bilisoly, a Wilmington artist and member of ArtExposure. We will be sponsoring a “Paint Out in the Park” at the end of July. This will be in conjuction with the Onslow Outdoor Painters Society (OOPS). There is no entry fee, but you need to fill out our a participation form (online under Events) to be included in the August show at ArtExposure. The show will feature the plein air works of participating artists at the Paint Out.

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Cape Fear Community College will present “Against the Grain,” an exhibition of woodcuts by artist Ann Conner through August 23rd, The exhibit will include works from 3 suites of large scale woodblock prints. Connor is well versed at utilizing traditional printmaking techniques to create formal, contemporary works on paper.

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Featured this month are watercolors and acrylic paintings by local artist Lori Peterson.

Many of Peterson’s colorful paintings have a feeling of mystery, evoking a sense of wonder about the story behind the expression. Her collection will be featured until August 22nd.

Cape Fear Native features art, jewelry, pottery, photography and more, all original designs by local artists in the Cape Fear area.

We also have sail bags by Ella Vickers and jewelry by Half United. Stop in and support your local creative community.

“Good as Gold; 50 Years of Painting” by Robert Irwin. The exhibition comprises works which span his years as a painter. Frequently selecting strong, vibrant colors applied with aggressive brush strokes, Irwin’s work offers an energy and immediacy that is forceful and dynamic in subjects like architectural studies and coastal imagery. The show will remain on display through August 20th.

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Now showing: works by Reid Stowe, the artist/mariner whose “1,000 Days At Sea” odyssey garnered attention and grabbed the hearts of the sailing community, media and armchair sailors all over the globe. “Flight Into Abstraction” runs through July 31 and features approximately 20 paintings in mixed media.

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Sweepin’ Down the Plain:

Broadway sensation hits Thalian stage Wednesday night By: Fiona O’Sullivan

“O

klahoma!” was a performance with many firsts, which changed the landscape of American musicals. Based on Lynn Riggs’ 1931 play, “Green Grow the Lilacs,” it is known for being the first show to take music, storytelling and ballet, and combine them to tell a coherent story. At the end of Act I, the famous ballet, “Dream Ballet” acts as an essentail part of the character arcs.

“Up until that point in 1943, [when the show first hit Broadway,] dances were novelty acts,” Ray Kennedy, director of the Opera House production, says. “In this show, it’s a very big part of the storyline and furthers the plot.”

It was also the first musical that cast singers first, not actors, according to Kennedy.

Presenting a musical in this fashion proved to be groundbreaking.

Composed by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, they worked in tandem with Hammerstein writing lyrics to help flesh out the story comprehensively.

Rodgers constructed the music around completed lyrics. Each excelled at their preferred method of writing, and their artistic acumen started one of the most successful musical partnerships in Broadway Specializing in Pain Management history (“The Sound of Music,” “The King and I” and “South Pacific”).

For the first time in over 20 years, “Oklahoma!” being produced in Wilmington. Kennedy has dreamt of producing it in Wilmington for quite some time.

“I’ve been asking for many years to put it in the program,” Kennedy details. “This year it was exactly right to do it alongside Kristin and Amy the other shows around it.”

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month of rehearsals, so they’re very intense.”

The cast includes local veterans Kendra Goehring-Garrett and Nygel Robinson (Laurey Williams and Culry McClain), Justin Smith (Jud Fry), Jason Aycock (Will Parker), Jason Hatfield (Ali Hakem), along with an ensemble of about 44 characters overall. A 12-piece band will orchestrate some of the most recognizable songs in musical theatre, such as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “Kansas City” and of course the title track, “Oklahoma!”

The Broadway sensation is set in 1906, before Oklahoma became a state. Based in an Indian territory, with intense rivalries between cowboys and local farmers, a love story unfolds between Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a headstrong farmer.

Stubbornness gets in the way of each character’s feelings, and Jud, who works on Laurey’s farm, attempts to come between them.

Meanwhile Laurey’s friend, Ado Annie, finds herself torn between her cowboy of a boyfriend, Will Parker, and Ali Hakim, a peddler who is also a ladies’ man. While her boyfriend is away in Kansas City, she has starts to fall for the peddler, who isn’t interested in marrying her.

The creation of the set is carried out by Scenic Asylum. It will be based on the recent Broadway revival, which includes the

house, the barn and the schoolhouse. Terry Collins details, “Because it takes place in the early 20th century, the scenery is very rustic, wide open countryside and big blue skies.”

The costumes are period based and historically references. “These people were pioneers; they were hardworking famers and cowboys,” Kennedy says. “Our costume team is dedicated to making things historically accurate and it would be what people would have worn in 1906.”

Tickets for “Oklahoma!”—the recepient of numerous awards, including Drama Desk, Tony and Olivier, not to mention a 1955 Academy Award for the movie adaptation—are priced at $27 and the musical will be performed at Thalian Hall from July 31st to August 18th.

DETAILS:

Oklahoma!

Music by Richard Rodgers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Opera House Theatre Company Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: $25 plus Thalian restoration fee, $2 www.thalianhall.org

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Gaining Insight: Acting school founder realizes dream, strengthens talent pool

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dream a little dream: Beth Becka opened an arts conservatory in Insight School of Acting in November 2011. Photo by Holley Taylor

formance memorable. I can still be a murdering English sea captain and bring my unique personality to the role.”

Michael Rosander, a stage magician with No Sleeves Magic, regularly teaches beginning and intermediate kids’ classes. The first session of Fun With Film, a summer camp, had teenagers lining the waiting-room walls, nervous yet excited at sign-up. Rosander’s infectious good energy filled the space and thawed their pubescent angst. With Rosan-

der’s gentle help and contagious sense of fun, they wrote, cast, directed and performed in a film titled “Payback,” which has been entered into the Cucalorus Film Festival Youth Film category for the November festival. Miller points out the skills they learn at ISA can be applied to many avenues of life, regardless of whether the children go on to act professionally.

“It makes you a sharper observer of the human condition and a better listener,” he says. “It can also make you more relaxed in social exchanges. If taught with care and insight, it can give you the enduring quality of humility.”

In five years, Becka hopes to be running an accredited equivalent masters program at ISA. “But I’m not sure that’s what it needs to be,” she muses. If anything, the last year and half has shown that being in the moment and truly listening—the pillars of the skills she tries to teach—can make miracles happen.

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t was August of 2011 when a conversation about years of balancing part-time university teaching with professional fundraising and an acting career made Beth Becka realize something had to change. A friend asked Becka what she had dreamed about in her 20s.

“I wanted to have a conservatory,” she answered—“a two-year arts conservatory.”

Even then she thought, Right, I’m 56 and I’m going to start this whole new thing? I should be thinking about retirement.

Within a week, Susan Tolar Walters of STW Talent Agency asked Becka to start teaching acting classes again. “I taught for her when she had The Actor’s Workshop,” Becka recalls of the school located in downtown Wilmington for most of the ‘90s. “She said ‘Beth, I need you to start teaching. I have actors that need training.’”

Things were starting to turn over in Becka’s mind. She thought maybe the conservatory could be a possibility; then, the loans convinced her. Entrepreneurs can only hope to be surrounded by supportive people who will offer a shoulder to lean on and encouragement when needed. Still, a real business venture needs start-up capital. In Becka’s case it was a vote of support that couldn’t be ignored.

“Two friends each loaned me $4,000 to start the school with five years to re-pay it— and the loan would be erased if I didn’t make it.” Becka takes a deep breath and looks me directly in the eyes to make sure I understand the intensity of what she said.

In November of 2011 Insight School of Acting (ISA) opened with two teachers and 14 students. Less than two years later ISA has received a tremendous honor from Larry Silverberg of the True Acting Institute, a nationally recognized instructor of the Sanford Meisner Thechnique. Silverberg invited ISA to become a “Sister School” to the True Acting Institute, one of only four in the United States, and joined the faculty of ISA. “Beth Becka has created a center for the craft of acting in Wilmington that is founded on the spirit of generosity, integrity and truth,” Silverberg observed. “Insight is quickly becoming the premier institution for the training of actors in the mid-Atlantic region, and I am so proud to become a member of Beth’s team!”

The Meisner Technique developed the behavioral aspect of Stanislavski’s system for acting. It focuses on performers being pres-

ent in the moment to find truth in their work. Stanislavski and his acolytes developed “method acting” or the use of sense memory and motivation in acting. Sanford Meisner built upon that work to focus on acting that was more truthful and in-the-moment reactions, rather than planned responses to the script. Many famous actors have studied Meisner Technique, including Diane Keaton, Grace Kelly, James Caan and James Franco, to name but a few.

Silverberg studied directly with Meisner and has published many books on the technique, most notably the four-volume “The Sanford Meisner Approach Workbook” series. Besides the recognition that Silverberg brings to ISA, it also makes Insight the only professional Meisner Training Program in the region. The next master class with Silverberg at ISA will be August 24th through the 26th.

Though clearly pleased with this jewel in her crown, Becka remains grounded by the work which made it all possible. In less than two years ISA has grown from a faculty of two to eight, which, besides herself and Silverberg, includes Nick Basta, Nichole Farmer, Mark Jeffrey Miller, Steve Vernon, Anthony Reynolds and Michael Rosander.

Classes are capped at 10 students to preserve individual attention but also to make sure that the core material and messages of the school can’t get lost in the shuffle. “So often, when I have taught acting or improv classes, they have been stand-alone situations. The class was not tied to any other class or philosophy,” Steve Vernon notes.

“At ISA, when I am holding an improv class, the goal is to synthesize what the students have learned in their other classes and apply that knowledge to what we are doing—and, hopefully, the inverse is true as well.”

Vernon says the underlying philosophy of ISA is utilized in all of the courses taught. It creates a sense of cohesion and also makes for a comprehensive approach to learning.

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More to Discover:

The artist behind ‘The Way It Is’ offers a three-decade career of musical innovation By: Bethany Turner

P

iano men celebrated on a worldwide scale are few and far between. The most versatile instrument of all, the piano conjures thunderous lows and twinkling highs, tugging at every string of the heart. Still, most frontmen stand behind a guitar and its strap. Of the few, pop-culture icons such as Elton John, Stevie Wonde, and Billy Joel offer ballads and anthems in every range of emotion, each surging with ample passion in every performance. Among them stands another key player: Bruce Hornsby.

Responsible for penning the political stand in Don Henley’s “The End of the Innocence,” the sad softness of “Mandolin Rain,” and the catchy hit “Every Little Kiss,” Hornsby makes his own mark on music’s finest. “The Way It Is” has already proven timeless and catchy; the seemingly immortal introduction, its strong moral statement, and the enthralling musicianship led to the track’s sampling by Tupac Shakur, E-40, Snoop Dogg, and others. Such selections showcase the far-reaching scale of Hornsby’s lyricism and instrumentation.

Hornsby’s music took flight in 1986 when “The Way It Is” reached the number-one spot on the charts, while in 1987 his act, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, garnered the Grammy for Best New Artist. Yet, his career as a composer began in the early ‘80s as he and his brother, John, spent three years writing for 20th Century Fox. Pop success may be what defines America’s view of Hornsby, but it is not what expounds him as a musician. A former member of the Grateful Dead, performer with Ricky Skaggs, and instrumental in the jazz produced by The Bruce Hornsby Trio, the musician never settles into a formula that guarantees popular prosperity. Instead, he pursues his own passion.

“Well, I’m not that famous, for starters,” Hornsby humbly remarks to encore.

“What happened to us in 1986, and for the next five years afterward, was a wonderful accident; BBC Radio One in London just started playing ‘The Way It Is,’ and it just worked on the air and became a hit around the world. So, we caught this wave and rode it through five more hits, at least in the States, along with other songs of mine

that became hits for others and collaborations like ‘The End of the Innocence’ with Don Henley. And all that was fantastic, but it was never what I was really about. I’ve just been interested in growing and evolving, and improving musically, as a writer, player and singer through the years. Also, I’ve always been interested in working with amazing musicians (wouldn’t anyone be?), and have been so fortunate to get so many calls to do that through the years.”

As Hornsby’s musical treasury expands through each new project, so does his creativity as a composer. From his first solo foray, a 1993 album called “Harbor Lights,” and through his third, “Spirit Trail,” Hornsby experiments with complex skills across a plethora of genres. The artist visibly follows his own style, employs dissonance, and draws on lessons learned while obtaining a music degree from the University of Miami.

He doesn’t follow trends.

“Some people are adventurous in their taste in music, and are ‘ready to receive’ something more challenging and atypical (and in my case, atonal!),” he describes.

“Most listeners are not interested, which I understand completely, but I can’t use that as a basic fact of life that curtails and suppresses my interest in new areas of expression. So I don’t let it stop me!”

In Hornsby’s creations for others—or for completely separate projects, such as his musical, “SCKBSTD”—the same mantra applies. “To me, it’s all related,” he confirms, “because whether I’m composing for a Spike Lee film, or a song for a Bobcat Goldthwait movie, or our musical, or writing for my own artistic trip, the goal is the same: to make music that moves me in some way.”

Currently Hornsby continues to pull on his fascination with note combinations that are ambitious and arousing. “Oddly enough, these days (and for many years now), I’m drawn to two extremely disparate styles of music: modern classical music, that has a very advanced harmonic sensibility; and the most basic traditional and old-time music— folk, blues, gospel and on and on,” he explains. “Maybe when the dissonance wears on me, I go to the basic and simple forms, and when that gets a little old, I go back to the crazy, weird and strange.”

On Friday, August 2nd, Hornsby will perform with his touring band, The Noisemakers, at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

Many members of the group have played

PIANO MAN: Bruce Hornsby, most widely recognized for his days with The Range, will bring about the oldies plus more musical experimentation with The Noisemakers on Friday, August 2nd. Courtesy photo

with Hornsby for over a decade.

“This band has been together for a really long time,” the artist tells. “J.T. Thomas (organ) has been with me for 23 years; his tenure reaches back into the old ‘Range’ days.

Bobby Read (reeds) hits the 20-year mark this year; JV Collier (bass), 19 years; Doug Derryberry (guitar), 15; and the ‘rookie’ of the group, the great Sonny Emory (drums), a mere 11 years. We know each other musically really well, which makes spontaneity and a free-wheeling approach to playing music very natural and easy.”

A mentally connected band is essential for Hornsby’s live performances, as he isn’t big on rehearsing. Likewise, he extracts energy from the audience to guide the shows.

“I’m a pretty lame leader in that respect,” he jokes. “We mostly rehearse only if there are new songs to learn, or if we decide to revisit old songs that haven’t been played in years. Set lists don’t work well for me,

because often what comes up next on the list you’ve made feels like the wrong thing to play at that moment in the concert.”

For fans of Bruce Hornsby and the Range, hearing the musician play the tracks which truly inspire him—music from the latter portion of his nearly three-decade career—should prove a sonic trip of a lifetime. There is more to Hornsby than America knows best, and there is plenty left to be discovered as the piano man forges on.

DETAILS:

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Presented by 98.3 FM The Penguin Friday, August 2nd Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Gates, 6 p.m.; show, 7 p.m. $40 in advance; $47 day of Children 12 and under, free www.portcitydaily.com/concerts

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DJ MARY —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776

DJ SHAFT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 OPEN MIC —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 JAZZ NIGHT WITH MARC SIEGEL 6PM-8PM —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. (Mayfaire), Wilmington, NC. (910) 509-2844 THIRSTY THURSDAY TEAM TRIVIA WITH SHERRI “SO VERY” (7-9PM) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 399-3266

SHAKEDOWN STREET WITH THE DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

ONE FOXY NUT 10PM-1AM —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

KARAOKE —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

DUTCH’S THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 7-9PM —Frank’s Classic American Grill, 6309 Market St., 910228-5952

DISCOTHEQUE THURS. WITH DJ’S DST AND MATT EVANS —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

OPEN MIC 7-10PM —Grinder’s Cafe, 5032 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 859-8266

KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

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TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 OPEN MIC —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 WHISKEY CREEK (BLUEGRASS/AMERICANA, 7-8:15PM) —Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th St., 395-5999 DOGS AVE. —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434 EL JAYE JOHNSON AND THE PORT CITY ALL-STARS (JAZZ) —Bellamy Mansion; 503 Market St., 251-3700 SEA PANS (7-10) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 DAVID TYSON (6-9PM) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 TD MACDONALD (9PM-12AM) —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393 SNACK CRACKER (8PM-12AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 2562269 TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 TRAVIS SHALLOW —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 BULLS ON PARADE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 EL JAYE JOHNSON WITH THE PORT CITY ALLSTARS (JAZZ, 6:30PM) —Bellamy Mansion; 503 Market St., 251-3700

—Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC

DJ MILK AND SBZ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

BIBIS ELLISON BAND —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

DJ DST AND MATT EVANS —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.

KARAOKE —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988

SPIDER MIKE & FRIENDS (2-5PM) —Fire & Spice Gourmet, 312 Nutt St.; 762-3050

DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

DJ TURTLE —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC

THE MANTRAS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

IRISH MUSIC JAM 2PM —The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road

COUNTERPOINT CULTURE (10PM) —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000

TD MACDONALD (ROCKIN’ BLUES, 6-9PM) —Boardwalk on Front, 15 S. Front St.; 833-8990

OVERTYME (7-10) —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

ILL COMMUNICATION, WRONG WAY —Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349 THE CATCH FIRE —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 THE BLARNEY BROGUES (9PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 MYSTIC RIVER 9PM-12AM —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 FORREST TABOR —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696 BRUCE HORNSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS, JUSTIN JAMES & CO. —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr. SENECA GUNS —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 JENNY PEARSON —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 CHILLEN DIXIE (8PM-12AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach BOOMKITTY (VARIOUS ARTISTS) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

TRAVIS SHALLOW —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

JUDAH (SINGER/SONGWRITER, 7PM) —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

DJ DST AND SBZ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

KIM DICSO —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

360 DEGREES —Airlie Gardens; 300 Airlie Rd., 798-7700

EMMA NELSON & FRIENDS (8PM) —Fermental, 7250-B Market St.; 821-0362

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

BENNY HILL (9AM-1PM) —9 Bakery and Lounge, 9 S. Front St.; 523-5913 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 DJ MILK AND MATT EVANS —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St. DJ TURTLE

Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251

KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 KARAOKE (10PM) —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE (9PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 PIANO —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.,

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DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 ONWARD, SOLDIERS; ESTRANGERS; MUSEUM MOUTH —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000

LIVE TEAM & PINT NIGHT TRIVIA ALL PINTS 8PM-10PM $2.75 206 Old Eastwood Rd.

ACOUSTIC TSUNAMI (ROCK, 8PM) —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 3993056

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CRYSTAL BRIGHT & THE SILVER HANDS, JUSTIN LACY & THE SWIMMING MACHINE —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

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DONNA MERRITT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 DUTCH TREET —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 TRAVIS SHALLOW (7-10) —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 JEREMY NORRIS DUO 9PM-12AM —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 THE CASSEROLE 9PM-12AM —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 KENNEDY PARK —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696 DENNIS BRINSON —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 BELLYDANCE INVASION WITH KHALIMA —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 THE CUT (8PM-12AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach SOUTHERN TROUBLE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

LIVE TEAM TRIVIA 8PM

PINT NIGHT ALL PINTS $2.75

SUNDAYS

WORLD TAVERN POKER PLAY FOR FREE 7PM & 9:30PM

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

THE MANTRAS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 ECONOMY —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 SHAKE & SHAG BEACH MUSIC WITH DJ LEE PEARSON —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776 KENNY REEVES —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 GROOVE FETISH —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 JAM SANDWICH —Hurricane Alley’s, 5 Boardwalk Way, Carolina Beach, 707-0766

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KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

BEN MORROW —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448

KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS (9PM) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

KARAOKE WITH DAMON —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 3993056

DJ —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

JAZZ JAM WITH BENNY HILL (8PM) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND (6-10PM) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 MACHINE GUN —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 ELECTRIC MONDAYS W/ PRUITT & SCREWLOOPZ —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 KARAOKE W/ DJ DOUBLE DOWN —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 PLAN B DUO (OPEN MIC, 8PM-12AM) —Daddy’s Place, 14870 US Highway 17 N., Hampstead; 270-3947

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Heart & Soul

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ILM’s Famous Sunday Funday with DJ Battle and the Karaoke Kong 1/2 Price Wine Bottles

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MAC & JUICE QUARTET —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551

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CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM (EQUIPMENT PROVIDED, JUST BRING INSTRUMENT; 8PM) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

ALEX SMITH & THE RIVER BROTHERS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

BENNY HILL (JAZZ, 6-9PM) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

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Wednesday

L SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

CARSON PALOOZA —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

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POTATO HEADS Acoustic Mix

$2 Bud Light & Miller Light Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament

RICK & DAN (7-10PM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

EVERYDAY

TRAVIS SHALLOW Classic Rock

Tuesday

OPEN ELECTRIC JAM (6-10PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

WORLD TAVERN TRIVIA HOSTED BY MUD —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

OVERTYME Eclectic Mix

$1 Tacos • $3 Wells $10 Domestic Buckets Free Pool

COLLEGE NIGHT KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

JAM SANDWICH (6-10PM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

5564 Carolina Beach Road, (910) 452-1212

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KARAOKE W/ DJ DOUBLE DOWN —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

REGGAE —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414

Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3 Select Domestic Bottles $2 SUNDAY Wrightsville Beach, NC Bloody Marys $4, Domestic Pints $150 Sea Pans Steel Drums every Thursday Hurricanes $5 LIVE MUSIC Oceanfront Terrace 7-10 pm FRI.

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

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JAMES HAFF (PIANO) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE (9PM) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050

KARAOKE (8PM-1AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach DJ MARY —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 SHAKEDOWN STREET WITH THE DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

KARAOKE —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

MULTIMEDIA OPEN MIC, COREY RJ —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773

STEPHEN BABCOCK, CARL DANIELS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

JOSH SOLOMON DUO —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

SHAKE & SHAG BEACH MUSIC WITH DJ LEE PEARSON —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776

LAURA MCLANE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 OPEN MIC WITH STARKEY —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 OPEN MIC W/ JOHN INGRAM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DRUMMING WITH RON & ERIC (6-8PM) —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

STRAY LOCAL (AMERICANA, 8PM) —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776 JIMMY MOWERY 10PM-1AM —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

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RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 S. MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 8/2: Silversun Pickups, Mona THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 8/3: PANTyRAiD TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA 333 E. TRADE ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 688-9000 7/27: Beyonce TWC MUSIC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK 3801 ROCK QUARRY RD., RALEIGH, NC (919) 831-6400 8/7: Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 8/2: Sean Keane 8/3: Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 8/3: Sheryl Crow, Weston Burt THE ARTS CENTER

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New Music Hitting The Streets 7/30 BUDDY GUY (f/ members of Aerosmith, Gary Clark Jr., Kid Rock & more) Rhythm And Blues CHRIS SHIFLETT & THE DEAD PEASANTS All Hat And No Cattle (2nd album by Foo Fighters lead guitarist)

ETHAN JOHNS If Not Now Then When? (produced by long-time collaborator Ryan Adams)

HARRY NILSSON The RCA Albums Collection (box set) MICHAEL FRANTI All People MORELAND & ARBUCKLE 7 Cities ROOMFUL OF BLUES 45 Live RON BLOCK Walking Song (3rd solo album from member of Alison Krauss band Union Station)

SLY & THE FAMILY STONE There’s a Riot Going On: Gold Edition (reissue) T. HARDY MORRIS (frontman for Dead Confederate & member of the Diamond Rugs) Audition Tapes VARIOUS ARTISTS Putumayo Presents: Reggae Party (kid-friendly) VINCE GILL & PAUL FRANKLIN Bakersfield

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arts > film

Pointless and Violent:

films this week

Two flicks swim in mind-numbing repugnancy

Before Midnight, Much Ado About Nothing

By: Anghus

Cinematique • Monday through Wednesdays (unless otherwise noted) • 7:30 p.m.

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. • $8

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od forgives. Unfortunately, he doesn’t offer refunds. Nicholas Winding Refn is a director who has become a favorite of the art-house set. People have been singing his praises since the very weird, very dark “Bronson.” A Scandinavian with a penchant for violence and pugilistic pulp that speaks very much to a post Tarantino world of independent cinephiles, Refn has critics and fans labeling him the future of independent cinema. They back this assertion with the cult hit “Drive” from 2011, for which people went gaga. I wasn’t one of them.

“Drive” was a really average film—with a blank, nameless protagonist involved in strange criminal transactions and a kind of pointless relationship subplot involving a scorpion-jacketed hero trying to save the day. There were some good moments from stalwart screen presences like Albert Brooks, as well as a cool new-wave soundtrack and some interesting visuals. But that’s about it. To hear some people talk about it, one would think it was the next “Taxi Driver” or “Reservoir Dogs”; I didn’t get what people were seeing. After watching “Only God Forgives,” I can openly declare that I get what Refn is doing; I just don’t care for it.

“Only God Forgives” is almost the exact same movie as” Drive.” Again, there is a blank, expressionless protagonist played by Ryan Gosling— one of the most dynamic young actors working today to sit onscreen and strike a glassy-eyed stare for the vast majority of his scenes. Like “Drive,” Refn takes his characters through the seedy criminal underbelly of the city. This time Los Angeles is replaced with Bangkok.

Refn does a few things very well. He delivers a well-shot movie with a haunting score. Everything in “Only God Forgives” has this detached dream-like quality. The scenes seem to drift into one another. His shot composition is sublime, and his ability to weave together sight and sound is impressive. He creates a very beautiful world and populates it with the ugliest of people.

There’s a great amount of polish applied to these hedonistic scenarios. There are elegantly lit sex clubs that offer a chiffon draping and make the perfect backdrop to watch someone have their eyes cut out. Refn has no problem with style; the movie is absolutely choking on it. The substance is what has the most limited of appeals.

This world is unforgiving; the characters painfully clichéd. The kind of violence that permeates this story feels comical. The last third of the movie has Gosling wandering around with a bloody and battered mug, looking like something out of a bad 1990’s action film. I wrestle with the idea that Refn is intentionally making something ridiculous and garish—an art film where the paint is dripping from every frame. That the rather baffling acting

reel to reel

more is not better: Adam Sandler’s sequel, ‘Grown Ups 2,’ is like poison—a toxically unfunny flick. Courtesy photo.

choices and scene staging are in part an ironic deconstruction of the very genre he’s celebrated for having mastered. The reality is something less interesting: an empty affair with a healthy dose of pointless violence.

Similarly, “pointless” and “violent” are adjectives that describe the new Adam Sandler comedy, “Grown Ups 2.” Only this kind of violence reduces our brains to a pulply mass. Adam Sandler is somebody whose films I used to enjoy—back when they were ridiculous, idiotic romps which made little sense. Before he decided he needed to abandon ludicrousness for mass family appeal, I could tolerate his movies—all the way throgh the awful but well-intentioned “Little Nicky.”

Now, his films are just painfully dumb and banal. “Grown Ups 2” is the cinematic personification of Einstein’s theory of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result. Usually “a predictable mix” is referred to as “a formula.” That doesn’t feel strong enough to describe sitting through this woefully unnecessary sequel. Poison feels more appropriate. “Grown Ups 2” is toxic.

The opening scene follows a wayward deer through Sandler’s house as it pisses on everything. If I didn’t know better, I’d think this forewarning would be better suited to the audience.

The characters in this film aren’t only written stupidly, they are written as if they are lacking a chromosome. Worse is how the filmmakers present the material far too cerebrally for the brain-damaged ticket-buyers who frequent Adam Sandler’s annual bottom-of-the-barrel comedy experience.

There’s so much in this movie I can’t even fathom. “Grown Ups 2” is like a hellish freak show, populated with fevered visions of poorly conceived family comedy that make even the worst sitcoms seem like Shakespeare. If the presence

of Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t tell you how creatively bankrupt these guys are, nothing will.

Both “Only God Forgives” and “Grown Ups 2” are trash. “Only God Forgives” is pretentious to a fault. “Grown Ups 2” feels like the promise of Mike Judge’s “Idiocracy” fulfilled. I’ll give Refn a single star for the beautiful imagery and an inspired score, but he’s dancing a similar path taken by Terrance Mallick: becoming a filmmaker who seems uninterested in the audience.

There’s nothing for anyone to latch onto. No emotions or characters worth rooting for. Just like “Grown Ups 2,” it’s populated with repugnant people who could make a strong argument for some well-needed mercy killings.

8/5-7: “Before Midnight” (above) is an American romance drama film and the sequel to ‘Before Sunrise’ (1995) and ‘Before Sunset’ (2004). Like its predecessors, the film was directed by Richard Linklater. As with the previous film, Linklater shares screenplay credit with both actors from the movies, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. R (1 hr. 49 min) 8/12-14: Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s film, ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’ Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love.

Free Movie By the Sea Carolina Beach Lake Amphitheater Sundays, at dusk • Free!

DETAILS: Only God Forgives

★★★★★ Grown Ups 2

zero stars!

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Picnics, blankets and chairs welcome; concession sold onsite. Movies start around 8:45 p.m. On August 4th, they’ll be showing ‘Escape From Planet Earth,’ which follows Astronaut Scorch Supernova who finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet. Rated G.

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Open 10am - midnight 7 days a week (910) 399-7369

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glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air.

Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

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

HENRY’S

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

Tuscan Shrimp at Henry’s. 2508 Independence Blvd. • (910) 793-2929 • Open Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

AMERICAN BLUEWATER

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

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape

Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon.

Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Handcrafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-7993847.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch - WednesdayFriday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner, Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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

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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 50 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:

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-7989464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the

Summer

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“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

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

K’s Cafe

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington.They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread.

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

THE LITTLE DIPPER

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, choc-

olates 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, Memorial Day-Labor Day open 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: “Date Night” menu every Tues.; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mon., Fri. & Sat. in summer from 5-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

SHELL ISLAND RESTAURANT

We invite you to experience dining in Wrightsville Beach’s—Shell Island Restaurant located inside the Shell Island Resort. The breathtaking panoramic ocean views are complemented with menu items that will invigorate your appetite. Whether you are in search of breakfast, lunch or dinner, our specialized menus feature the freshest ingredients prepared and presented by our dedicated service staff. Here is a reason to visit everyday—Weekday drink specials are offered both at the inside lounge or the poolside bar. If a refreshing beverage is what you desire, the only question is: Inside or out? So try Shell Island Restaurant for fun in the sun and a view second to none. You can observe the true island scene and absorb the true island dining experience. 2700 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Bch, NC 28480. (910) 256-8696 ■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront Dining ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday & Saturday 7 – 10 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.shellisland.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

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

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

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

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi.

Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday & Tuesday 11am-9pm; Weds, Thurs, Fri, & Sat 11am3am; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville

Beach open Sunday - Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. MondaySunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.;

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations

SZECHUAN 132

at Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Buy a hot dog, we’ll throw in an extra for your pooch. (Without bun.)

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN 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.

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7 p.m. enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6 p.m., where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

Oysters, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels Crab Legs, Wings, Fish ‘n’ Chips

! n w o t n i Best

Your downtown place for sports

Named one of the Best Seafood Dives in America

by Coastal Living Magazine

Daily Drink Specials Monday $2.75 import bottles, $3 Wells,

$4 Bombs, $3 P.I. Cocktail (oyster shooter)

TUESday

$1.50 PBR Cans*, $4 Margarita’s, $3 Mexican Bullfighters, 25% off all Wine WEDNESday $2 16oz Drafts, $4 Oyster Bombs, 1/2 price Apps. $4 Jameson’s, $5 Dark ‘n’ Stormy’s se from 10pm-Clo THURSday $2 Select Domestic Bottles, $5 Martini’s, ay everyd ½ price wine bottles *, $3 Bloody Bivalve (oyster shooter)

Open for Lunch and Dinner steaks

wings

ribs

salads

Live Music

DOWNTOWN Fri. & Sat. nights HAPPY HOUR Mon-Friday OPEN DAILY: Downtown 5-7 p.m.

FRIday In the Cotton Exchange Downtown Wilmington

762-4354 FREE PARKING www.paddyshollow.com

$5 Flavored Vodka’s, $5 Baby Guinness, $3 Whiskey Dick’s (oyster shooter), $14 Corona/Corona Light Buckets

SATURday SUNday

$4 Fireball, $3 Oyster Shooters, $3 Sweetwater’s, $5 Painkiller’s $5 Bloody’s, $4 Mimosa’s & Sangria, $6.25 Shack Attack’s, $10 Domestic Buckets

109 Market St. 910-833-8622

Carolina Beach

6 N. Lake Park Blvd.

910-458-7380

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Join our mailing list and get daily lunch specials: www.shuckinshack.com

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■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

SUNNY SUSHI & LOUNGE

Delight in a delectable range of “gateway” sushi and contemporary takes on classic Japanese cuisine in a hip and simple setting. Our fusion sushi makes use of unique ingredients such as seared steak and blue crab, offering downtown Wilmington a fresh and modern taste. Offering over 85 different sushi rolls, many are titled in quintessential Carolina names, such as the Dawson’s Creek, the Hampstead Crunch, and the Queen Azalea. We focus on fresh, organic ingredients, and seek to satisfy guests with dietary restrictions— we have many vegetarian options, for instance. Our selections feature exotic ingredients such as eel and octopus, while we even offer rolls using sweet potatoes or asparagus. Dine with us and discover the tantalizing flavors you’ve been missing. 141 N. Front St.; (910) 833-7272 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11:30 am to 2:30 p.m. daily. Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sun: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunny Maki Combo Specials: 3 sushi rolls for $10.95 every day before 7 p.m.

THAI SPICE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m.

– 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

CAJUN BOURBON ST

At Bourbon St., the food, style and atmosphere are New Orleans-bred but Carolina-refined. It features the unique decoration of a typical New Orleans bar, as it seems to have been extracted from the heart of

the French Quarter. The classic French style and the laid-back American culture come together to offer us a unique place where joy can be inhaled at every breath.

The authentic Southern decorations in Bourbon St. were carefully selected at antique houses, garage sales and thrift shops found in the streets of the Big Easy. It enables us to offer you the true experience of being in the heart of the French Quarter: Bourbon St. It’s the best place to enjoy with friends, with the rhythm of live music, the classic taste of typical Cajun food, and the best beers available in our market. 35 N. Front St.; (910) 762-4050.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Authentic Creole Cajun cuisine, live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday with no cover.

Try our famous charbroiled oysters.

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: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine.

■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

IRISH THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and halfprice 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 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and

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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

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly. com Open M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ponatone, Pandora, Torrone and gift baskets of all sizes!

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

free penne), Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and deliciously plump chicken wings, and you’ve got a game day in heaven. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of small-brewery beers included in their 25-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have over forty bottled beers, great wines, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s has two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, efficient service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. It’s all good.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Thurs. 11:00 am - Midnight; Fri. & Sat. 11:00am - 2:00am. Sun. 12:00pm - Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

Pizzetta’s Pizzeria

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.

Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, melt-in-yourmouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal. Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910-799-4300) or Pizzetta’s II, Leland, 1144 E. Cutler Crossing, St., Ste 105, in Brunswick Forest.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: ILM location: Mon.Sat., 11 a.m., and Sun., noon. • Leland location: Mon.Wed., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun., noon - 9:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington and coming soon, Brunswick Forest in Leland ■ FEATURING: Homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and desserts, all made from family recipes!

■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

SIENNA TRATTORIA

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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 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 familyfriendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Penne alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna, and mix-and-match pasta dishes (including a gluten-

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

SLICE OF LIFE

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

Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff

Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location 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

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). Cook Dana Keels, from Clarendon prepares flavors to please every palate.

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

LATIN AMERICAN

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.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

Come dine-in or take-out from the newly renovated Co-op Kitchen at Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market. You can fill your plate or box with hot bar and salad bar items that are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Made-to-order sandwiches, like the Tempeh Reuben, are served hot off the Panini grill. The Co-op Café offers organic smoothies and fresh juices; local wheatgrass shots; fair trade organic coffee, lattes, and chai tea; and our newest addition of Lenny Boy kombucha tea on tap. Don’t forget our baked-from-scratch baked goods! The Co-op Kitchen provides menu items that appeal to everyone, regardless of dietary demands.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ WEEKEND BRUNCH: Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SALAD BAR: Mon. - Sun, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ SANDWICHES: Mon. - Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

■ BAKERY & CAFE: Mon. - Sun, 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: indoor/outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi ■ WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

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

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

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

ORGANIC

EAST

SAN JUAN CAFE

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

The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. Our lounge is ecofriendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd.

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach.

■ FEATURING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and Sun.brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

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

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

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster BaR

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

SMALL PLATES The Fortunate Glass

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar is the perfect place to explore the beauty of wine while tasting a variety of tapas in an intimate environment. The wine menu focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 350 wines available by the bottle, including some of the best boutique and cult wines, to everyday values that work with any budget.

There are over 30 beers available featuring some of the best craft selections. The serene ambiance of The Fortunate Glass, created by the beautiful wall murals, the elegant copper and glass tile bar, castle-rocked walls and intimate booths enhances the experience of any selection you choose. The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar also presents a small menu of creative tapas, global cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.-2.a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.-12 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8pm. Bubble and wine specials: Wed. & Thurs. Monthly food & wine pairing events.

■ WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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

restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

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

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

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the handbattered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders.

From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Dr., 509-0805.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. Monday through Friday ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.foxandhound.com

HELL’S KITCHEN

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

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

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

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

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Proud winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, three years in a row!

Free weekly tastings

60 Wines By The Glass 350 Wines By The Bottle 30 Craft Beers

6 pm to 8 pm

Small Plates Global Cheeses Cured Meats & Desserts

Tuesdays

Weekly small plate and drink specials Retail wine available

FortunateGlassWineBar.com â&#x20AC;˘ 29 S. Front Street â&#x20AC;˘ 910-399-4292

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Beach Bound?

A weekend at the beach, or an overnight trip requires items you can’t live without

1427 Military Cutoff Rd #101 (910) 679-4137 Monday - Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Saturday10:00 am – 5:00 pm • Sunday12:00–4:00 pm

www.blokeapparel.com

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fashion > summer

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A Summer Refresh

ust because July is coming to an end doesn’t mean summer is over in southeastern North Carolina. In fact, swimsuit season will thrive at least until the end of September—or the beginning of October, if we’re lucky. So, don’t quite go grabbing those autumnal looks yet!

We reached out to 15 of Wilmington’s most fashion-forward boutiques and surf shops for their steamiest summer selections. From bikinis and boardshorts to graphic prints and Central American-inspired jewelry, they offer a varied taste of many hot looks. We found that crochet is better served in aquamarine tank tops and romantic, cream-colored wraps than in Grandma’s traditional squares. And as long as women remain vivacious, sultry creatures, fashion execs will always set animal prints on trend.

Men are covered in this summer spread, too. We must admit: We’re lovin’ the wooden sunglasses, and fedoras and caps that can look great on most any guy. After all, natural materials always exude down-to-earth style.

Of course, there are plenty of bright colors to spice up every beach day and summer

night. From corals and pinks to teal and gold, multiple shades find a place this season.

THE DETAILS:

Shops: Aqua Fedora (30 N. Front St. and 1900 Eastwood Rd. #40); Bijuju (868 Inspiration Dr.); Bloke (1427 Military Cutoff Rd. #101); CB Surf Shop (209 S. Lake Park Blvd.); Coastal Kicks (201 N. 2nd St.); Coastal Urge (6866 Main St.); Edge of Urge (18 Market St.); Gentlemen’s Corner (1900 Eastwood Rd. #24); Lure (2 N. Front St.); Momentum Surf and Skate Shop (5 N. Front St.); Palm Garden (6804 Main St.); Redix (120 Causeway Dr.); Sweetwater Surf Shop (10 N. Lumina Ave.); Tickled Pink (1904 Eastwood Rd. #106); and Torri/Bell (1125 Military Cutoff Rd.).

Photography: Jennifer Simpson Hair and makeup: Meredith Kelly Models: Brittani Blizzard, Nina Murray and Luke Carnevale Locations: The Veggie Wagon (608 S. Lake Park Blvd.); Fort Fisher State Recreation Area

On Brittani: sunglasses, $10, gold cuff with beadwork, $18, both from Bijuju; Lovely Crochet tank, $38 from Aqua Fedora; Rip Curl Chief bikini top, $44, O’Neill Beach Daze shorts, $49.50, both from CB Surf Shop.

On Nina, front: hat, $30, cardigan, $25, earrings, $44, necklace, $21, all from Tickled Pink, styled by TJ Dunn. Vitamin A bikini top from Redix, $105.

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On Nina, top left: Billabong Hazy Daze Fedora, $32; O’Neill Tahiti bikini top, $42, and bottoms, $34; all from CB Surf Shop.

Top right: Hayden Reis ‘Love the Beach’ tote from Torri/Bell, $158, on sale for $118.50; On Nina, Michael Stars Flashback sunglasses in onyx, $77 from Torri/ Bell. On Brittani, right: Billabong Lola bikini top, $44 from CB Surf Shop; wispy cat eye sunglasses, $10 from Bijuju.

On Luke, below: Spy Blue Happy sunglasses, $190, Reef boardshorts, $46, both from Momentum.

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On Nina, above: Billabong Natasha leopard one-piece, $100; Roxy Spring Renewal crochet wrap, $72; Vans wide-brim hat, $39; Reef Krystal Star wedge sandals, $34; all from Sweetwater Surf Shop. On Luke, top right: Momentum NC trucker hat, $23 from Momentum; Matix boardshorts, $56 from CB Surf Shop. On Brittani, bottom right: L Space Audrey Straight Fringe in De Janeiro, $78 from Coastal Urge; Blu Pepper pink cardigan, $69.95 from Lure; Hooped Fan earrings, $17 from Aqua Fedora.

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On Brittani, above: Edge of Urge original The Stella bikini in Snacks, $134 from Edge of Urge; woven bucket hat with neon green trim, $18 from Bijuju; circle frame sunglasses with swirl, $10 from Bijuju. On Nina, top left: Five Crown American skull tank, $29.99 from Coastal Kicks; JUSTUSA Los Angeles white jeans, $69.95 from Lure; red Western motif clutch, $46 from Bijuju; red sunglasses, $10 from Bijuju; Brixton Castor hat, $42 from Momentum. On Luke, bottom left: Peter Millar swimsuit, $79.50; Paperbachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s T-shirt, $42.50; Swims waterproof loafers, $149; all from Gentlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner; Vestal Canteen leather watch, $160 from Momentum.

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On Luke, bottom left: Original Penguin Fixed Volley boardshorts, $69; Lacoste Stretch Pique Polo, $98; both from Coastal Urge. On Nina, bottom right: TCEC crop top, $47 from Lure; necklace, $30 from Aqua Fedora; white Emperial jeans, $36 from Aqua Fedora. On Luke, right: Original Penguin swim trunks, $69 from Bloke; bracelet by Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Picks, $3.50, and Luchiano Viscon Sasha button-up shirt, $89, both from Tickled Pink and selected by stylist TJ Dunn; WoodRoze sunglasses, $125 from Momentum.

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On Brittani, above, left: Kiel James Patrick Barn Stable bag, $148 from Coastal Urge; Lilly Pulitzer Lockwood Dress in Multi Get Nauti, $118 from Palm Garden; Kopious Jewelry two stacking necklaces, $20 each from Aqua Fedora. On Nina, above, right: Red and black sunglasses, $10 from Bijuju; nautical knot necklace, $20 from Bijuju; Sperry sailboat dress, $76 from Redix. On Brittani, top right: Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill straw hat, $34; Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill coral ruffle bikini top, $36; RVCA long skirt, $44; Ember bracelets, $16 each; Vestal wood watch, $100; TOMS black round sunglasses, $130, all from Momentum; Kopious Jewelry two stacking necklaces, $20 each from Aqua Fedora.

On Luke, bottom right: Le Specs aviators, $50; French Connection tank, $44; Kopious Jewelry arrow chain, $25; black Havaianas flip-flops, $26, all from Bloke.

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Hair Nails Facials Waxing Spa Packages Massage Therapy Gift Cards available Wedding parties welcome INDEPENDENCE MALL 910/794-8897

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SHOWROOM STATUS: Fresh styles are in at Coastal Kicks, the home for sneakers, unique clothing, and more in downtown ILM. Courtesy photo

carolina beach

island chic consignment boutique

1009 N. Lake Park Blvd., Suite A2 (910) 458-4224 Mon.-Wed.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thurs.: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Free wine night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekly) Fri.-Sat.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sun.: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.islandchiccb.com

We are a designer-style consignment boutique, and we strive to carry the best designer brand names and the latest styles at the best prices. We carry brands from Banana Republic and BCBG, to J Crew, Lilly Pullitzer, and Michael Kors. Our assortment of clothing features a blend of new and slightly used items, also including shoes, handbags, and accessories that are chic, contemporary, and stylish!

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Upon opening in 2010, they quickly became Wilmington’s premier men’s shop. The welcoming atmosphere and affordable style ensure that Bloke’s customers stay casually well dressed. With brands such as French Connection, Big Star, Civil Society, Jedidiah, and WeSC they offer a wide variety of unique options, including locally made products, to help update any guys’ style.

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The Do-Gooders:

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or the last three years, Brenda Matthews, director of Reaching Hearts Women’s Ministry, gave close to 100 backpacks to the Cape Fear Volunteer Center’s (CFVC) annual Big Buddy Backpack program. That was in addition to the ministry’s annual “Kidz in Need” backpack drive and women’s prison ministry. She even filled the new school bags with orange No. 2 pencils, wide-ruled paper and other items on the New Hanover County school children’s required back-to-school lists.

“She consistently did backpacks on her own with Reaching Hearts, and then she added to her plate to help us,” Annie Anthony, CFVC’s director, says.

But Matthews passed away suddenly on April 26th at age 58. At her funeral, instead of wearing black, mourners wore their brightest clothing to honor her wishes and buoyant personality.

Her obituary also matched her character.

It said Matthews “busted through Heaven’s gates and finally got to see Jesus face to face. She lived every day for the purpose of spreading His love to others.”

Matthews’ death was a shock and left a hole in the local ministry community, daughter Hannah Chitwood says. “Mom would want the love of Jesus to be shown through the generosity of the community,” Chitwood added, “making sure that kids have what they need to start the school year off right.”

Reaching Hearts was one of the largest givers to the Big Buddy program in recent years, according to Anthony. Now, the center needs Wilmington ministries, individuals or nonprofits to continue Matthews’ legacy of giving. The volunteer center has 16 backpacks for its annual program. It needs 50 to 75 more—filled or unfilled—to benefit students ages 5 to 16. New Hanover County’s public school students return on August 27th.

The volunteer center is requesting donated school satchels before its Big Buddy

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almost in session: The Cape Fear Volunteer Center needs between 50-75 more backpacks for its annual Big Buddy Backpack back-toschool program. This year it only has 16. Photo

by Amanda Greene/WilmingtonFAVS.com

Backpacks at Greenfield Lake event on August 6th, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Folks can gather near the paddleboats at the lake.

The need this year is even greater because school-supply costs are rising. Indeed, Huntington Bank’s eighth annual Backpack Index released on July 25th reported school supplies will cost 7.3 percent more for K-12 students compared to 2012 numbers.

“We all know how families are suffering,” Anthony added. “So this year, we have a bunch of dry-erase markers, and we’re putting those in the backpacks as a surprise present for the teachers, too.”

Backpacks can be dropped off at the Cape Fear Volunteer Center offices at 214 Walnut Steet (behind the Bank of America on Third Street). Details can be requested by calling (910) 392-8180.

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More in backpacks...

The 2013 “Build A Backpack” supply drive, a partnership between Walmart, Communities In Schools of North Carolina and the United Way of North Carolina, will run through August 31st as well. Each backpack benefits economically disadvantaged students in nearly 80 counties in North Carolina.

People can buy school supplies and backpacks at Walmart, and drop them off in bins at the front of area stores. Donated

items will be given to local Communities In Schools affiliates for public-school students in need. Details can be found online at www.cisnc.org.

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Done with the gear? Donate it!

Since 1997, the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher has accepted donated fishing gear in need of a little tender, loving care and fine dexterity. Aquarium volunteers fix the gear and donate it to local charities such as St. Mary Tileston Social Ministry and Big Buddy. Even tackle boxes with some fishing lures still in them are helpful.

According to the aquarium’s website, volunteer Rick Wilkinson founded the program and estimates that he’s given away more than 400 fishing rods to agencies in the region.

Gently used donations can be dropped off at the visitor’s desk at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. any day of the week. Details can be requested by calling 800-832-3474 ext. 2.

Amanda Greene is the editor and community manager for Wilmington Faith & Values, WilmingtonFAVS.com. “The DoGooders” is a partnership column between encore and Wilmington Faith & Values, the Cape Fear region’s nonsectarian faith news source. If you have upcoming events in the nonprofit and faith-based sectors of Wilmington to consider for a story, contact amanda.greene@religionnews.com or call (910) 520-3958.

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to-docalendar events DOWNTOWN ILM FASHION WALK Downtown ILM’s Fashion Walk feat. nine boutiques, offering exclusive deals and first dibs on new styles, first Thurs. every month through Sept. 8/1 and 9/5, 5-9pm. Incl. Aqua Fedora, The Wonder Shop, Island Passage, Return Passage, Luxe, aMuse, Edge of Urge, GLAM and Momentum Surf & Skate Shop.

BOARDWALK BLAST Carolina Beach Boardwalk Blast, feat. live music 6:30-9:30pm, Thursday nights at Gazebo. Fireworks at 9pm. 8/1, Dogs Ave; 8/8, Bibis Ellison Band; 8/15, The Cut; 8/22, Billy Walton Band; 8/30, 40 East. • Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm: Family Night, featuring bouncehouse, kids’ activities, variety shows and more! Cash Bingo, Wed., 7-9pm.

AIR QUALITY PUBLIC HEARING N.C. Division of Air Quality Public Hearing on Revised Permit for Proposed Cement Plant, Mon, 8/5, 6-10pm. Kenan Auditorium, UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. Quality permit for a proposed cement manufacturing plant in New Hanover County. Titan America has applied to modify its permit to operate a cement manufacturing plant in Castle Hayne. Hearing will provide an opportunity for citizens to comment on draft air permit revisions for the proposed plant. People who wish to speak at the hearing should plan to limit their time to three minutes or less. www.ncair.org.

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CHRIS ROBERTS MEMORIAL “Chris Roberts Memorial,” 8/2, Magnolia Greens in Leland. Golf tournament, pig pickin’ and live music, DJ, and free activities for the kids like a bouncy house and face painting. $80/individual and $320/ team. Spectator ticket is $25 and include pig pickin’.

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OYSTER REEF CONSTRUCTION Oyster Reef Construction and Restoration, Sat., 8/10, 10am-noon; 1-3pm. Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve, 870 Morris Landing Rd. in Holly Ridge.

The N.C. Coastal Federation is seeking volunteers to construct an oyster reef at the Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve on Stump Sound. Restoration efforts will be divided into two sessions, in morning and afternoon. Volunteers will be placing oyster shell and marl bags in the water and installing plants along the shoreline to build the reef and restore salt marsh habitat. Lunch will be provided to volunteers of either session between noon and 1 p.m. The event is suitable for all ages, and pre-registration is requested. Reg: nccoast.org or Caitie Forde-Smith, (910) 509-2838.

CAROLINA BASSET HOUND RESCUE Join the Carolina Basset Hound Rescue (CBHR) at any of the three Wilmington Ruby Tuesday locations (Military Cutoff-Mayfaire, Monkey Junction or Independence Mall) for lunch or dinner on Tues., 8/13.

Ruby Tuesday will give back a portion of sales to CBHR to help save homeless basset hounds! Please be sure to print a flyer on the CBHR Facebook page to present at the restaurant or at the very least mention you are there to support CBHR! www.cbhr.com.

theatre/auditions OPERA HOUSE THEATER CO. “Oklahoma!” Music by Richard Rodgers; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; original dances by Agnes de Mille; and based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs. Feat. the most successful songwriting partnership in Broadway history, the show is set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906, and tells the story of Laurey, a headstrong farm girl, who is courted by two very different men: a brash cowboy and a surly farmhand. Feat. some of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s best known songs, including “Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “Kansas City” and “Oklahoma!”

Choreographed by Ray Kennedy. 7/31-8/4, 9-11 and 16-18. Shows at 8pm, except for Sun. matinees, 3pm. Main Stage Thalian Hall. Tickets: $25, (910) 632-2285 or thalianhall.com BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Brunswick Little Theatre’s “Beauty and the Beast,” 8/2-4, Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Based on the popular animated 1991 film of the same title. The score for the film was written by Alan Mencken and Howard Ashman. Based on the French fairy tale “La Belle et La Bete”, the story centers on a young prince who is transformed into a Beast by an enchantress, and Belle, a young woman he imprisons. In order to become human again, the Beast must love Belle, and she must love him in return. 7:30pm and 3pm Sun. Adults, $17; students over 12 (with ID for college students), $12; children 12 and under $6. (910) 7557416. 800-754-1050 ext. 7416.

TARTUFFE AUDITIONS Auditions for Tartuffe, written by Moliere and directed by Eric Kidlow. 8/3-4, 1-4pm, Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. 5-6 Males, 4-5 Females, 16 plus years. Show dates 9/19-22, 26-29 and 10/3-6.

Prepared Moliere play monologues will be accepted; However, they are not necessary as there will be sides available for cold reading. Synopsis: Tartuffe

has taken over Orgon’s household. While he robs his host blind, and seduces the lady of the house in the name of the Almighty, the rest of the family must scramble to uncover his hypocrisy before it is too late. www.bigdawgproductions.org IT TAKES TWO Thalian Association presents “It Takes Two – Duets from the Great White Way,” an original show created and directed by Mike Thompson with music direction

by Michael Lauricella, on Sat., 8/3, Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. Benefit, produced by our TACT Leaders Group, is a unique collaboration that bridges the gap between young performers and adult actors. Dessert reception at 7pm; followed by 8pm show. Hosted by Heather Setzler and Abby Bowman. $18 w/$.75 preservation fee, available in advance at 910-341-7860 or at door. www.thalian.org.

‘NIGHT MOTHER Written by Marsha Norman;, directed by Stephen M Raeburn, Big Dawg Productions presents ‘Night Mother. Pulitzer Prize and the Susan Smith Blackburn winner, the story enthralls and explores the final hour in the life of a young woman who has decided that life is no longer worth living. Adult content and language, 8/8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 8pm or Sun matinee, 3pm. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. $18-$20; Thurs. performances, $15. On 8/8 only, opening night, patrons can choose their own ticket prices, with just a $5 minimum; cash only, first come and first served! Doors at 7pm. (910) 367-5237, bigdawgpro@gmail.com. www.bigdawgproductions.org BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATER Thursday Night Live Improv with the Fruity Oaty Bars this and every Thursday. Free show where you find out what the actors are going to do at the same time as the actors! Doors, 7:30; hilarity, 8pm. • “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” written by “Easy A,” screenwriter Bert Royal and directed by Steve Coley, 8/9-11, 16-18 & 23-25. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001 THEATRENOW “Murder on the Set,” every Friday thru August.

Doors at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Tickets $42/$30. Includes 3-course meal with choice of entrée. • Country Cookin’ with the Good Ole Boys (through 8/10). Reading Series: 8/15, 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19. • Jazz Brunch with Galen & Lisa, Sun., 8/11. • TBD-Pineapple Shaped Lamps Dinner Show, Fri & Sat. nights starting 8/16. • Anthony Lawson’s “The Bard’s Broads” dinner show. TheatreNOW, 10th and Dock streets. www.theatrewilmington.com THALIAN ASSOC. REVUE Thalian Association and the Mad Boar Restaurant will present Thalian Association in Revue on Sat., 8/17, in the beautiful Celtic Court located inside the Mad Boar Restaurant. Cabaret show celebrating 225th anniversary, with vocal performances and production numbers from biggest hits and a preview of the upcoming season, including a sneak peak at the children’s theater season with our young stars. Directed

by Tom Briggs. Evening will begin with cocktails at 5pm followed by three-course plated dinner and cabaret show. $54.95 which includes tax and gratuity; $25 cover charge to benefit Thalian Association and TACT. www.thalian.org/910-285-1006.

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comedy JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Mon. of month will feature a stand-up comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar.9pm; free or $3 nonsmoking fee. BYOB. NUTT STREET COMEDY ROOM Wed. Nutt House Improv, 9pm ($2) • Thursday Open Mic Night, 9pm (no cover) • Friday/Saturday National touring comedians 8pm & 10pm. 6/28-29 Tone Bell. www.nuttstreet.com.

HAROLD NIGHT Tuesday Harold Night: Troupes perform a 20-25 minute ‘Harold’ long-form improv. After the show, folks can come onstage and join the other improvisers in an improv jam! No experience necessary! 8pm. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. THE MAXWELL-CLARK SHOW Young and talented Nutt Street Comedy Club alum Wills Maxwell and ReidClark team up to form the comedy duo Maxwell Clark. Start off this school year right with a diverse variety show filled with stand up comedy, sketches, and improv.

music/concerts MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD CAM music series, 7pm, Thurs. Music held in CAM’s lovely courtyard weather permitting, indoors if not.

CAM’s café is open for Thursday evening meals and refreshments featuring a signature drink celebrating the Courtyard series.Members $5 or non, $10. 8/1: Whiskey Creek, bluegrass/Americana. www.cameronartmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce its 2013-14 Masterworks Series Concert Season. 42nd concert season is both welcoming and rewarding for audience members with something for everyone, including great works by composers such as Berlioz, Strauss, Grieg, Menotti, and Mozart.

Single tickets are $27, $25 and $6 for youth. Kenan Auditorium Ticket Office: 962-3500 or 800-732-3643.

Season subscriptions: $115 and $100, and $30 for students and youth under 17. Performed at Kenan Auditorium on the UNCW campus. Evening concerts are Saturday evenings at 8pm, and matinees are Sundays at 4pm. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org JAZZ AT THE MANSION Jazz at the Museum summer music series, first Thurs. ea. mo., 6:30pm. 8/1, El Jaye Johnson with The Port City All-Stars. Blankets, chairs and picnics welcome. Beer and wine sold. Tickets available at gate, $12 GA, $10 Members, $5 students (with ID).

910-251-3700 or www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. AIRLIE CONCERT SERIES Airlie Concert Series lineup, first and third Friday of the month from May until September: 8/2, The 360 Degrees; 8/16, Grenoldo Frazier. $8 for adults, $2 for children, and free for Airlie members. www.airliegardens.org.

The Town of WB hosts the WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts at Wrightsville Beach Park. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun! The concerts will be each Thursday evening from 6:30-8pm, through 8/8. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com .

FT. FISHER FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Free summer concert music series, Fr. Fisher Air Force Recreation Area, 2nd/4th Fri., June-August, 6:30-8:30pm. 8/9, South of K; 8/23, Mako Band.

SURF CITY CONCERTS IN THE PARK Surf City Parks & Recreation 2013 Concerts in the Park, at Sounside Park, Inclement weather location: Surf City Community Center, 201 Community Center Dr., 6-8pm. • 8/9, E.S.P. • 8/31: The Meteor Men • 9/6: Mako.

dance TECHNIQUES IN MOTION Aug-May dance sessions! Registration forms available in studio lobby and on www.techniquesinmotion.com. Reg: 8/3, 9am-1pm; 8/4, 1-5pm. Season begins 8/5. Classes: preschool-adult levels, ballet, jazz, acrobatics, modern, tap, lyrical and more! 910799-3223 AZALEA COAST USA DANCE Sat., 8/10: Evening of social ballroom dance starting with a basic group dance lesson at the New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. Group lesson from 6:45-7:30pm. No partner necessary for the lesson. Open dancing to our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music, 7:30-10pm. $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. 910-799-1694. www.azaleacoastncusadance.org OVER 50’S DANCE Over 50’s Dance, Tues., 8/13, at the New Hanover Senior Center 7:30-10pm. Music by DJ Buddy Langley. Couples, singles, all ages! $5 plus finger food or 2-liter drink. 910-371-5368 WORKS-IN-PROGRESS SHOWCASE Works-in-Progress Showcase, 8/18, 2-4pm. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. The Dance Cooperative, in association with Cameron Art Museum, provides monthly informal showings to afford working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. The events are 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 wish to witness the creative process through its many stages and provide assistance in that process. Want to present work? Contact dancecooperative@hotmail.com.

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DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN The eighth annual Downtown Sundown Concert Series will take place each Friday evening through August 30. Shows are held in Riverfront Park, located on North Water Street between Princess and Market Streets. 8/2 Ill Communication w/ Wrong Way: Tribute to the Beastie Boys and Sublime • 8/9 On The Border: Ultimate Eagles Tribute • 8/16 The Waiting: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.

IMAGES OF DISTINCTION The Cape Fear Camera Club (CFCC) is presently exhibiting “Images of Distinction” at the Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts. The annual show, held at various locations in and around ILM, takes place in the months following the close of the club season in June. Throughout six competitions over 100 images receive ribbons for their outstanding photographic qualities. At the end of the season, winning images are sent for end-of-year judging that results in a collection of the best photographs of the season. Also included in this exhibit are works by club members from the Photographic Society of America competitions over the past season.Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

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Wild Bird and Garden nature art exhibit featuring Karen Hicks through 8/31. Paintings of birds, landscapes and more, available for viewing and purchase. 3501 Oleander Dr. Hanover Center. Artist reception w/light refreshments, Thurs., 8/1, 6:30-8pm.

HOLIDAY ART SHOW POSTER CONTEST Holiday Art Shows is pleased to announce the 2013 Wilmington Art & Craft Show Poster Contest. Artists are encouraged to create a design which best represents Wilmington and the show. Work will be featured in a broad range of print,online and VIP promotions.

Artist will receive a free, prime location, booth space (value $300) at the 2013 Wilmington Art & Craft Show, 11/30-12/1. Submissionsmust be original and previously unpublished. Deadline: 8/16. No fee to enter and artists may submit up to three designs. Rules: www.HolidayArtshows.com.

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ART IN THE GARDEN Join the Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear to celebrate a showcase of paintings featuring the historical Latimer House; “People’s Choice” award.

Feat. artists associated with the house (Elizabeth Chant), and wine and cheese reception in the garden w/live music and silent auction. Tickets are $10 presale and $15 at the door. Light hor d’oeuvres and beverage included. Cash bar will be provided. 8/22, 7-9pm, 126 S. Third St. (910) 792-0492.

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LOVE, GRAVITY AND PIGMENT ARTIST 8/23, 6-9pm. Acme Art 711 N 5th Ave. Abstract artist Mykel presents “Love, Gravity, and Pigment”.

Works will comprise watercolors from San Francisco 2012-2013 as well as Wilmington & Carolina Beach Spring-Summer 2013. FB: https://www.facebook. com/mykel.wurks. (415) 306-1181.

FROM AFRICA TO AMERICA “From Africa to America”—an exhibit of original oil paintings by Wilmington, NC native, Harry L. Davis, at the Art Factory, 721 Surry St. Through 8/28. Considered by many to be one of the premier AfricanAmerican artist in the country, Davis’ original oil paintings are owned by many noted celebrities, such as, Mr. Denzel Washinton, Ms. Halle Berry, and the late Ms. Nell Carter.

FESTIVAL POSTER CONTEST Poster Design Contest for the Seafood Blues & Jazz Fest. Do you have an idea that you need to get down on paper? Is there a creative doodle that just won’t leave your mind? Take a few and review the Entry Form and requirements, and sign up. Come October, your creation could adorn the popular event T-shirts and commemorative posters that have become a highly collected. You will get a cash stipend and complimentary booth in the Arts & Wine Garden, and the honor (and bragging rights) of being the artist of the 2013 Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival! Deadline: 9/3.

ARTBLAST 9/4-8: ARTblast is an explosion of skillful performances in the genres of theater, film, literature, music, dance, and art; a celebration of talent spread out over a five day period; an opportunity to open yourself to various talents in multiple familiar, or possibly unfamiliar, locations. One of the highlighted events is the Downtown Wilmington ArtWalk, which features many of our region’s artists that work with dozens of different mediums. These will artists line the streets of Historic Downtown Wilmington on Saturday, September 7th for Wilmington’s largest outdoor arts show!

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Fisher, Sat., 9am, 8/3, 10, 17, 24, 31. 3-hour exploration of the Zeke’s Island Estuarine Research Reserve by canoe. Crabbing, seining, or birding. Must be able to swim; ages 8 and up, must be accompanied by two adults. $25/articipant. Admission not included.

• Aquarist Apprentice, Sat., 2pm, 8/3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and learn about Aquarium animals, what they eat, how they live, and how to care for them. Open to 10 participants, ages 10 and up (14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.) $25, ages 13 and older, $23, ages 10-12. Admission included. Pre-reg rqd. • Surf Fishing Workshop Tues., 8am, 8/6, 13, 20, 27. 3-hr. workshop includes one hour of classroom discussion, then surf fishing on the beach nearby. Equipment and bait provided. Rain or shine, with extra activities added in event of bad weather (e.g., throwing a cast net). Ages 10 and up. $15; admissionnot included. • Behind the Scenes Tour, daily, 11:15am, and Tues/ Thurs/Sat, 3:15pm through 8/31. Space for animal holding, husbandry, life support systems, and access to exhibits is hidden behind the aquarium walls. Accompany aquarium staff on a guided tour of animal quarantine, life support, food preparation, and access areas. Ages 8 and up (8-14 must be accompanied by guardian). $15 for ages 13 and older, $13 for ages 8-12; admission included. Pre-reg rqd. • Extended Behind the Scenes Tour, M/W/F, 2pm, through 8/31.

Get a birds-eye view of this 235,000 gallon tank as sharks, stingrays, moray eels, and other fish swim below! Ages 8 and up (8-14 w/a parent or guardian). $20 for ages 13 and older, $18 for ages 8-12; admission included. Pre-reg rqd. 910-458-7468. www. ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher.

NC MARITIME MUSEUM, SOUTHPORT The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport showcases the history and heritage of the Cape Fear region. Exhibits offer a look at Civil War history, hurricanes, pirates and artifacts recovered from a number of nearby shipwreck sites. www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. Maritime Museum System includes Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras and the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. All three museums are part of the Division of State History Museums in the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, www.ncdcr.gov. • 2nd Saturday - A Necessary Evil: Blockade Running in the Lower Cape Fear, 8/10, 10am-3pm. Learn about blockaders, blockade runners, pilots and prices. Enjoy living history demonstrations, live period music, and visiting sutlers and

vendors on the grounds of historic Fort Johnston.

In conjunction with 2nd Saturdays, a communication demonstration will bring the three fortifications together as Fort Fisher, Fort Anderson, and the Maritime Museum at Fort Johnson teach visitors about the telegraph and actually run messages. • Third Tues. Evening Adult Program, Frying Pan Light Tower with Richard Neal, 8/20, 7-9pm. Richard Neal discusses the history and restoration of the Frying Pan light station. Photographs and video clips will illustrate the light tower’s stages of development as we learn the evolution of this worthwhile historic structure.

Southport Community Building, 223 East Bay St., Southport. Free, advance reg. rqd. (910) 457-0003

BATTLESHIP Battleship 101 2nd Saturdays Programs, 8/10, 10am3pm. A unique opportunity to talk one on one of what life was like aboard a World War II Battleship in the C time of combat. • The Legacy Series: Blue and Gray NC 2nd Saturdays Programs, 8/10, 9am-4pm: Carolina Living History Guild members will set up displays that highlight the history of the USS North Carolina and the CSS North Carolina during the American Civil War. Displays will include steam engineering, ironclad ship construction, navigation, small arms of the US and CS navies, and more. Free w/admission. www. battleshipnc.com .

MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. Sto-

ryCOOKS, 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, 8/9-10, 9am-1pm. Messy fun! Bring a towel, explore magic mud, properties of both a solid and liquid, make mud pies, enjoy a mud mask and more!

• Join UNCW Art student Elizabeth Oglesby in the Children’s Museum’s Art Studio Sat., 7/27, 10am2pm. She will be painting and playing the flute! Free w/admission or members. www.playwilmington.org

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org.

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CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Well Suited: The Costumes of Alonzo Wilson for HBO’s ‘Treme’—Fine, hand-sewn beadwork, archival-quality costume technique and brilliantly colored feathers, all done by Wilmington native Alonzo Wilson, Exquisitely crafted Mardi Gras Indian suits, as well as design sketches. Organized by the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Mardi Gras Indians are deeply rooted in shared cultures and symbiotic relationships which developed between the Native Americans and the escaped slaves they aided. On display through 11/3. • CAM Public Tours, Thursdays, 7:30pm, w/admission. Explore what’s new and on view.Open late on Thurs. until 9pm. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Through 9/29: Attack of the Bloodsuckers!

Stinky feet can make you more attractive...to a hungry mosquito, that is! Explore the science of what’s eating you with Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Visitors will discover the biological wonders of sanguinivores — creatures that eat blood — through encounters with interactive activities and vibrant graphics. Also, helpful hints and simple recautions for avoiding these sometimes annoying creatures. • Impressions of the Lower Cape Fear (through 10/27): Take a photographic journey of southeastern North Carolina...a region rich with diverse habitats, wildlife, culture, and

history. Featuring more than 100 printed and digital works by Cape Fear Camera Club members. Hours: 9am-5pm through 9/10; Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3.

Museum members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-798-4367. www.capefearmuseum.com.

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. 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and 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 at 505 Nutt St. Phone 910-7632634, website www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 7620492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else.

One of the most famous reptile collections on earth.

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

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. (910)7620570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation CARDIO TENNIS Sign up for Wednesday’s Cardio Clinic from 5:306:30pm All levels welcome! July 24th, & July 31st.

Pre-reg. rqd: 341-4631 FOOTBALL JAMBOREE 10 high school football teams from Southeastern NC participate in this annual scrimmage game to kick off the school year. Money raised from the event funds scholarships for local students to attend college, and supports the general fund at each participating school. In the past 26 years, the event has raised $1,063,708 with over 500 local students receiving scholarships. Participating schools include: New Hanover, Laney, Hoggard, Ashley, South Brunswick, West Brunswick, Whiteville, Wallace-Rose Hill, South Columbus, and Jacksonville. Fri., 8/16, Legion Stadium on Carolina Beach Rd. Cheerleading showcase at 5pm, and football games at 5:45. $6 at the gate, or in advance, $4, at any local BB&T Bank after 8/1.

HALYBURTON PARK Summer Nature Series, Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St., 341-0075. Pre-reg. rqd. www.halyburtonpark.com. Planetarium and Stargazing, 7/31, 8-9:30pm. Investigate the Earth/moon/sun system and venture inside Starlab planetarium to explore the stars outside of our solar system. Then take a guided laser stargazing tour of the constellations. • All About Bats, 8/7, 8-9pm. $5 • Night Hike, 8/14, 9-10pm, $5. • Nonsense! ages 3-5, $3. 8/19, 10-11am; 8/20, 10-11am. Come learn about our five senses and explore them by taking a hike around the park and using some of our senses. $3 • Terrific Trees, ages 3-5, $3. 8/26, 10-11am; 8/27, 10-11am. Come out to Halyburton Park to learn about the types of trees we have at the park, and why trees are so important! $3 • Trek Upon a Summers Dig- All About Fossils, 8/8, 1:30-3:30pm, ages 5-7. $7.Get a closer look at remnants of the past as you discover the remains of different animals that had been hidden beneath the sea for millions of years; until now. Each student will receive a bag of fossil dirt to sift through in search of fossils. All findings are yours to keep. 910-341-0075. info@wilmingtonrecreation.com PORT CITY BATTLE

Dynamic Martial Arts will host first annual Port City Battle, Sat., 8/3. Karate tournament held downtown Wilmington, CFCC Schwartz Center. Onsite registration at 9am and tourney at 10am. Appx 300 participants from five states. Cost to enter: $50, incl. forms, weapons and sparring competition opportunities. All participants will be assigned a group based upon age, gender and skill level. Spectator fee is $5, ages five and older. All competitors will receive their choice of an authentic fighting sword and other various weapons. Registration forms: dynamicmartialarts.webs.com or 910-386-6846.

WILMINGTON SHARKS BASEBALL Through 8/5: Wilmington Sharks Baseball Season Begins! May 28-August 5. Home games at Legion Stadium, Wilmington. www.wilmingtonsharks.com EMPIE PARK ADULT TENNIS Adult City Championships, 8/9-11, at the AGTC Men’s & Women’s Divisions: Singles: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, Open Doubles: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, Open First Match Loser Consolation. Entry Fee: $25/singles. Doubles: $40/per team per event. Deadline: Mon., 8/5.

SURF COMPETITIONS 8/17-18: Wrightsville Beach Wahine Classic. Women’s surf competition. South end of Wrightsville Beach. http://wblasurf.org/category/events/ WILMINGTON HAMMERHEADS Through 8/17: Wilmington Hammerheads Soccer Season. Home games at Legion Stadium, Wilmington. www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com CITY AMATEUR GOLF TOURNEY Men’s City Amateur Golf Tournament , Wilmington Municipal Golf Course, 8/17-18. Municipal Golf Course, 311 Wallace. 910-791-0558. www.wilmingtonmuni.com. $80/player includes: greens fees each day, lunch each day (players only), prizes/ awards and a tee gift. Carts are not included.

WB WAHINE CLASSIC 8/17-18: WB Wahine Classic: Move over boys of summer! Surfer girls of all ages ride the waves in an all-female surf competition. The event returns in 2013 with a new name and new management to continue a beloved Wrightsville Beach surfing tradition. Divisions include: Pro-Shortboard and Pro-Longboard (all ages), Amateur Shortboard and Longboard (grouped by age), Novice, Standup Paddleboard, and the crowd-pleasing Guppy event.

The competition will take place on the South end of Wrightsville Beach. Details can be found online at www.wrightsvillebeachwahineclassic.com; 910465-9638 or 910-274-3565.

WALK IN THE WOODS A Walk in the Woods : A Guided Trail Tour through the Abbey Nature Preserve at Poplar Grove. The Abbey Nature Preserve is a 62-acre tract of land located next to Poplar Grove Plantation. Home to both common and unique species of plants and animals that thrive in the varied environments, the

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SURF CITY MOVIES IN THE PARK Fridays at sundown at Soundside Park, next to swing bridge (Surf City Community Center for inclement weather, 201 Community Center Dr.). Free, but

popcorn and drinks available for purchase. 8/2: The Pirates: Band of Misfits • 8/16: Here Comes The Boom • 8/30: Escape From Planet Earth.

FREE MOVIES BY THE SEA Free Movies by the Sea at Carolina Beach Lake Amphitheater. Picnics, blankets, chairs welcome; concession sold onsite. Movies start around 8:45pm; free! 8/4: Escape from Planet Earth; 8/11: Hotel Transylvania; 8/18: Here Comes the Boom; 8/25: Beach Blanket Bingo; 9/1: Oz the Great and Powerful.

BOOKS TO MOVIES 8/11: On August 11 the film is a romantic comedy based on a novel by Wendelin Van Draanen, and that only adults will be admitted. 798-6371 for more information. Free, courtesy of the Friends of the Library, no registration is needed, and you may bring your own refreshments. At Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. dhodder@nhcgov.com.

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9-10am or 10:30-11:30am. Free. • 8/15: “Wat-er” Wetlands—a unique habitat, nursery, filter, and natural recycling system. Plants and animals that live in wetlands have unique adaptations to deal with these watery conditions. “Moonlight” on Masonboro, 6-7pm.

Unique evening program on the island! • 8/17: “Water” Wetlands, 9-10am or 10:30-11:30am. Register: Marie Davis at Marie.Davis@ncdenr.gov.

NC MARITIME MUSEUM SOUTHPORT Revolutionary Days, 8/1-2, 10am-noon. The Revolutionary War happened in your own back yard. Meet costumed Colonial characters of the Lower Cape Fear while candle dipping, creating flags, and learning about everyday activities for kids.$15/child, ages: 7-11. • Civil War Sailor’s Camp, 8/6-9, 10am-noon.

Young mariners will have fun learning with hands-on activities, such as: soldier drills, making USS Monitor models, building earthen fortifications, and cooking hardtack. Participants will also learn about blockaders and blockade runners, spies on both sides, and many other maritime Civil War topics. $45/Friends of the Museum $35, ages 7-11. • Kids on Deck! River Boat Tour aboard the Solomon T, 8/14, 8-10am. Conduct scientific experiments, bird watch off Battery Island, and learn the history of the Cape Fear River aboard a traditional wooden NC Workboat. Instructor: Captain Bert Felton.$10/child, ages 8-12. • Digging Into History, 8/15-16, 10am-noon. Dig for artifacts at a mock site and learn how archaeologists interpret history through our forgotten objects. Different subcategories of archaeology will be discussed. Meet real archaeologists and see artifacts from different time periods in American history.$15/child, ages 7-11.

Reg. rqd, (910) 457-0003. NC Maritime Museum, Southport PLEASURE ISLAND PIRATE VOYAGES A pirate voyage aboard the Miss Hannah lets kids venture into the coastal waters, listen to the gulls circling overhead, and experience the excitement of working with others to follow clues and seize the pirate treasure. In the process they will learn the rules of the sea, swear to the pirate oath, learn songs and

dances, learn all about the fearsome Pirate Pete (the stinkiest pirate of them all!), celebrate with grog and come home with great stories to tell. It’s fun for all, and it’s all in fun. Ages 2-9, equipped with life jackets and other safety equipment. USCG-licensed. Parent or guardian rqd on board for every four little mates. S Appx 90 minutes; $20. Runs Labor to Memorial Day, at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Carolina Bch Muni Marina CF MUSEUM LEARNING CENTER Pirate Invasion, Sat., 8/3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1-4pm.

Discover the world of pirates as you make and hoist your own Jolly Roger, get a pirate “tattoo,” and make a Lego pirate ship. Dress up like a privateer and learn how to tie knots aboard a ship. Play pirate games and go on an exciting treasure hunt! Parental participation requiredFree for members or w/admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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C LOWER CF HISTORICAL SOCIETY CAMP The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Presents: Discover Wilmington Saturday History Camp “The Legends and Lore of the Lower Cape Fear” will be presented by The Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear on 8/10, 8:45-12:30. Saturday morning camp is for students 9-12 years old. Spend the morning with John Golden, Brooks Preik, Tony Rivenbark and Virginia Calloway, learning about the tales and songs from Wilmington’s past while going on a walking tour to the settings of some of our local A legends. Pre-reg is rqd, fee $25. Latimer House, 126 S. Third St., rain or shine. 910-762-0492.

SHELL, SHELL “Shell, Shell, Who has the Shell?” Children’s Program at Wrightsville Beach Museum, 5-10 years old; max12 students, 8/15, 10-11:30am. 303 W. Salisbury St. in the Wright Holman Room. Explore shells’ colors and shapes. Learn about the animals that call the shells 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.

(910) 256-2569.

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SOUTHERN COOKING: HIGH AND LOW “Southern Cooking, High and Low: A Short History of the Cuisine of the South” with Roads Scholar John Beck. Thurs., 8/15, 6:30pm. Join the Bellamy in welcoming historian, author, and professor Dr. John Beck as he presents his history of Southern food.

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classes/workshops CAM CLASSES Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext. 1008 or 1024). • Yoga: Thurs., noon-1pm; Fri., 5:306:30pm; Sat., 10-11am. T’ai Chi: Wed., noon-1pm; Thurs., 5:30-6:30pm. Join in a soothing retreat sure to charge you up while you relax in a beautiful, comfortable setting. These sessions are ongoing and are open to beginner and experienced participants. Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th and Independence. cameronartmuseum.com ART CLASSES Art workshops with Lois DeWitt: loislight@bellsouth. net or 910 547-8115. $40 ea. Schedule: Monday Morning Drawing Workshop, 8/5, 12, 19, 26, 10am1pm. Using light, shadow, compositional design and line dynamics. For beginners or experienced wanting to refresh their skills. All materials provided. • Monday Afternoon Drawing Workshop, 8/5, 12, 19, 26, 2-5pm. Using light, shadow, compositional design and line dynamics. For beginners or experienced wanting to refresh their skills. All materials provided.

• Tuesday Morning “Find Your Creativity” Workshop, 8/6, 13, 20, 27, 10am-1pm. Fun opportunity to explore painting, drawing, and printmaking! Small class guides each student towards their interests and inspirations! All materials provided. • Tuesday Afternoon “Find Your Creativity” Workshop, 8/6, 13, 20, 27, 2-5pm. Fun opportunity to explore painting, drawing, and printmaking! Small class guides each student towards their interests and inspirations! All materials provided. • Saturday Afternoon “The Beach and Beyond” Workshop, 8/10, 17, 24, 31, 2-5pm. Exploring painting effects of light, shadow, surf and sand.

All materials provided. www.artfullivinggroup.com.

910-458-7822.

POTTERY CLASSES Pottery Classes at the Community Arts Center for all skill levels. 9 weeks, 8/5-10/3. Mon/Wed, 5:308:30; Tues/Thurs, 9am-noon. $150; orangestreetpottery@gmail.com.

OPEN STUDIO Kristin Althea, M.Ac.. L.Ac. and David Key, M. Mus., join together to provide a unique combination of qigong (chi gong) and therapeutic sound with the sound of chi. Kristin leads this gentle but powerful form accompanied by David’s shakuhachi flutes and frame drum. At the end of the workshop, each participant receives an individualized qigong/ therapeutic sound treatment. Sat., 8/10, and every second Saturday of the month, 6-7:15 pm at Open Studio, 1055 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102, 910665-9642. openstudionc.com AVIATION CLASSES CFCC will offer an aviation ground school class for people seeking their private pilot’s license beginning August 12. Ground school is required in order to take the FAA test. Course will provide instruction in general airplane systems, weather, regulations, and flight planning. Registration will be held 8/12, 6:30-7:30pm.

Meets 8/12-9/23, Mon/Wed, 6:30-10pm at CFCC’s North Campus. $178, including the course book.

910-362-7326 or 910-270-5120.

HEALTHCARE BUSINESS INFORMATICS More job training opportunities are on the way for local residents at Cape Fear Community College.

CFCC is working with New Hanover Regional Medical Center and other local medical providers to start a new jobtraining program in response to the growing use of computer networks in the healthcare industry.

Starting this fall, CFCC will start a new associate degree program called Healthcare Business Informatics (HBI). Designed to meet the growing need for information technology technicians for the healthcare industry.BI program to fill quickly, so interested students are encouraged to apply before 8/13. www. cfcc.edu.

VETERAN CAREER READINESS Free veteran career readiness workshops, hosted by Miller Motte and the Lower Cape Fear Human Resource Association. Every 2nd Tues. of the month, 11am-12pm, until October at the VFW post, 2722 Carolina Beach Rd. Any veteran is able to attend but must RSVP: (910)442-3414.

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clubs/notices TOPSAIL BUSINESS EVENTS Business After Hours: 8/1, The Brass Pelican (Surf City) • 8/15, Top 10 Ways to Keep Seasonal Guests Engaged After Summer Season, Susan Johnson with SakiSaki Marketing. Event for members and staff of member businesses of the Topsail Chamber.

FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Women of Hope 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 same time, twice a month throughout the year.

Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org.

MARINE RAIDER ASSOC. REUNION Annual Maine Raider Associ. reunion, 8/13-18, Riverview Hilton. Recognized as the founders of all US Special Operations Units; they executed the first successful ground offensive against the Japanese in WWII and they were the first unit to make amphibious landings in rubber boats. The most highly decorated unit in the Pacific War earning 7 Medals of Honor, 136 Navy Crosses, 21 Distinguished Service Crosses, 330 Silver Stars, 18 Legions of Merit, 6 Navy & Marine Corps medals, 3 Soldier Medals, 223 Bronze Stars, and 37 Letters of Commendation. Events include a display of artifacts on the history of Special Operations, a Reception and Fish Fry in honor of General Clark on the USS North Carolina on Friday, an auction open to the public at the Riverview Hilton on Sat, 1pm, and formal banquet at the Riverview Hilton Saturday evening. Register at www.marineraiders.org. Karen Carlson Loving, 864 517 5436.

tours AIRLIE GARDENS Enjoy the 67 beautiful acres of Airlie Gardens year round. Operating hours are Tues.-Sun., 9am-5pm.

Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children. Through 8/18 only: Dancing, mowing, fishing and painting are common pastimes during the warmer months, all of which will be performed by none other than large frogs in Airlie’s Ribbit the Exhibit Feat. a collection of copper sculptures by Wilmington-based artist Andy

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Cobb. Guests can expect to stumble upon “Zenny” meditating on a lily pad, “Jeeves” wearing a tailcoat and holding a lantern, the Ultimate Horn Trio, and an assortment of other personified hoppers. Free with admission. 910-798-7700 or www.airliegardens.org.

WRIGHSTVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours feat. bird watching tours, water taxi services, fishing trips, pirate voyages, and Masonboro Island shuttles, on the 27-foot, green-and-white catamaran Shamrock. Bottom fishing tours $35/person; leaves dock 9am weekdays and returns noon. Nearshore ocean fishing trip on 22’ Panga Skiff Island Hopper offered by appointment. • Harbor Night Cruise, nightly, a BYOB booze cruise that follows the path of our popular Harbor Cruise around Wrightsville Beach. Depart from the dock at 8:30pm; return at 9:30pm after an hour of music, dancing, and fun. Cost $25/passenger. • Masonboro Yoga trip every Thurs., 9am. Attendees can expect a relaxing morning on a deserted natural preserve island, incl. a full session of yoga with a professional instructor and free time to explore the beach. The boat returns to our dock at 11:30am. Cost is $35/ passenger. All of our tours depart from our dock apart from the Blockade Runner Hotel, 275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Also fishing charters, sunset cruises, harbor tours, Masonboro water taxi services, and more. www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. (910) 200-4002.

WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Sunday Brunch Cruise: 8/4, 1pm. The journey is comfortable, relaxing and inspirational. It offers views of unspoiled nature and a variety of wildlife. There is no better way to enjoy a Sunday brunch than out on the Cape Fear River with us! Highlights for this 2-hour cruise, include: Catered Brunch Relaxing and enjoying the afternoon breeze Do-it-yourself Bloody Mary Bar Sights of the waterfront and marine life Live Acoustic Music & Light Narration 2hr $40. • 8/18, 10am: Cruise to Southport, and learn historic facts of the mighty river, pirates, blockade runners and the importance of Cape Fear River to this area today.

Once there, explore, enjoy lunch, and do some local shopping. Our bar will be open on the boat noon. $55 • 8/22, 7pm: The movement of the tides and moon energizes and stirs the imagination! This will be a memory you cherish: a night under the stars on the famous and mysterious Cape Fear River. $33. 910338-3134 Wilmington Water Tours, www.wilmingtonwatertours.net OAKDALE CEMETERY TOUR Oakdale Cemetery Summer Historical Tour: 10am12pm every Wed/Sat, through 8/14 (except 7/20).

For all ages! Discover the history of Wilmington’s past as you stroll the sacred grounds with Robin Triplett, a retired Cape Fear history teacher. Learn about the woman Confederate spy, the fireman buried with his faithful dog, the girl buried in the keg of whiskey, and much more! RSVP 910-392-6753, Students $3, Adults $8. tripwithtriplett.webs.com.

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): To add zest to mealtime, you might choose food that has been seasoned with red chili peppers, cumin or other piquant flavors. Some chimpanzees have a similar inclination, which is why they like to snack on red fire ants. Judging from the astrological omens, I’m guessing you are currently in a phase when your attraction to spicy things is at a peak—not just for dinner but in other areas of your life as well. I have a suggestion: Pursue rowdy fun with adventures that have metaphorical resemblances to red chili peppers, but stay away from those that are like red fire ants.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The 19th-century English artist John Constable specialized in painting landscapes. The countryside near his home especially excited him. He said, “The sound of water escaping from mill dams, willows, old rotten planks, slimy posts and brickwork, I love such things. They made me a painter, and I am grateful.” Take a cue from Constable, Taurus. Spend quality time appreciating the simple scenes and earthy pleasures that nourish your creative spirit. Give your senses the joy of getting filled up with vivid impressions. Immerse yourself in experiences that thrill your animal intelligence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This is Grand Unification Week for you Geminis. If your left hand has been at war with your right hand, it’s a perfect moment to declare a truce. If your head and heart have not been seeing eye-to-eye, they are ready to find common ground and start conspiring together for your greater glory. Are there any rips or rifts in your life? You will generate good fortune for yourself if you get to work on healing them. Have you been alienated from an ally or at odds with a beloved dream or separated from a valuable resource? You have a lot of power to fix glitches like those.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): In an episode of the TV show “Twin Peaks,” special agent Dale Cooper gives the following advice to his colleague Harry: “I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don’t plan it, don’t wait for it, just let it happen.” Now I’m passing on this advice to you, Cancerian. It’s a perfect time for you to try out this fun game. You are in a phase of your astrological cycle when you’ll be wise to intensify your commitment to self-care . . . and deepen your devotion to making yourself feel good . . . and increase your artistry at providing yourself with everything you need to thrive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sergei Diaghilev was a Russian ballet impresario who founded Ballets Russes, one of the 20th century’s great ballet companies.

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At one point in his career, he met French playwright Jean Cocteau. Diaghilev dared Cocteau to write a piece for a future Ballets Russes production. “Astonish me!” he said. It took seven years, but Cocteau met the challenge. He created “Parade,” a ballet that also featured music by Eric Satie and sets

by Pablo Picasso. Now let’s pretend I’m Diaghilev and you’re Cocteau. Imagine that I’ve just told you, “Astonish me!” How will you respond? What surprising beauty will you come up with? What marvels will you unleash?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Since 1948, the chemical known as warfarin has been used as a pesticide to poison rats. Beginning in 1954, it also became a medicine prescribed to treat thrombosis and other blood ailments in humans. Is there anything in your own life that resembles warfarin? A person or an asset or an activity that can either be destructive or constructive, depending on the situation? The time will soon be right for you to employ that metaphorical version of warfarin in both capacities. Make sure you’re very clear about which is which.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “My heart was a hysterical, unreliable organ,” Vladimir Nabokov wrote in his novel “Lolita.” We have all gone through phases when we could have uttered a similar statement, but I doubt that this is one of those times for you, Libra. On the contrary. I suspect your heart is very smart right now—poised and lucid and gracious. In fact, I suggest you regard the messages coming from your heart as more trustworthy than any other part of you—wiser than your head, your gut and your genitals put together.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The Holy Grail of skateboarding tricks is called the 1080. To pull it off, a skateboarder has to do three complete 360-degree revolutions in mid-air and land cleanly. No one had ever pulled it off until 12-year-old Tom Schaar did it in 2012. Since, two other teenage boys have managed the same feat. But I predict that a Scorpio skateboarder will break the record sometime soon, managing a 1260, or three-and-a-half full revolutions. Why? First, because your tribe is unusually geared to accomplish peak performances right now.

Second, you have a knack for doing complex maneuvers that require a lot of concentration.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Can you think of ways that you have been colonized? Have any powerful institutions filled up your brain with ideas and desires that aren’t in alignment with your highest values? For instance, has your imagination gotten imprinted with conditioning that makes you

worry that your body’s not beautiful enough or your bank account’s not big enough or your style isn’t cool enough? If so, Sagittarius, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to get uncolonized. There has rarely been a better time than now to purge any brainwashing that puts you at odds with your deepest self.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An old Chinese poem tells us that “the true measure of a mountain’s greatness is not its height but whether it is charming enough to attract dragons.” You and I know there are no such things as dragons, so we can’t take this literally. But what if we treat it as we might a fairy tale? I suggest we draw a metaphorical meaning from it and apply it to your life. Let’s say that you shouldn’t be impressed with how big and strong anything is; you shouldn’t give your mojo to people or institutions simply because they have worldly power. Rather, you will be best served by aligning yourself with what’s mysterious and fabulous. You’re more likely to have fun and generate good fortune for yourself by seeking out stories that appeal to your soul instead of your ego.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The questions you have been asking aren’t terrible, but they could be formulated better. They might be framed in such a way as to encourage life to give you crisp insights you can really use rather than what you’ve been getting lately, which are fuzzy conjectures that are only partially relevant. Would you like some inspiration?

See if any of these inquiries help hone your spirit of inquiry: 1. What kind of teacher or teaching do you need the most right now? 2. What part of you is too tame, and what can you do about it? 3. What could you do to make yourself even more attractive and interesting to people than you already are? 4. What is the pain that potentially has the most power to awaken your dormant intelligence?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “There are some enterprises in which a careful disorderliness is the true method.” So says Ishmael, the hero of Herman Melville’s 19th-century novel “Moby Dick.” He is ostensibly referring to whale-hunting, which is his job, but some modern critics suggest he’s also talking about the art of storytelling. I suspect his statement applies to a certain enterprise you are currently engaged in as well. Can you wrap your mind and heart around the phrase “careful disorderliness,” Pisces?

I hope so, because I think it’s the true method. Here are some other terms to describe it: benevolent chaos; strategic messiness; purposeful improvisation; playful experiments.

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OAKDALE CEMETERY TOURS Sat., 8/17, 10am-noon: Walking Tour w/David Rice, MPH, MA New Hanover County Health Director, and Eric Kozen, Superintendent, will take you back in time to a pivotal moment in Wilmington’s history in 1862 when the Yellow Fever Epidemic began. This is a tour you will not want to miss Limited tickets will be available at the cemetery office. Tour canceled in event of inclement weather. $10 ABOVE THE SCENES “Above the Scenes,” a special 45-minute walking tour from the floor of Fort Fisher to the top of the traverses, along an area normally closed to pedestrians.

Tues/Sat, noon. Tickets are $10 for adults and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children 12 and under are free. Site officials say a maximum of 25 tickets will be sold each day. No advance tickets sold.

Tour participants are encouraged to have proper walking shoes, sunscreen, and water. Tour dependent on weather conditions and is not ADA accessible. 1610 Ft. Fisher Blvd, Kure Beach. (910) 458-5538.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tues-Sat, Narrated lunch cruises noon 1-1/2 hours Tues-Sat. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tues/Thurs, 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Sat. dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com

culinary FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Sched-

ule: Poplar Grove, Wed, 8-1. Aso features fresh baked goods, pickled okra, peanuts and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, woodcrafts and pottery. Poplar Grove Plantation, 910-686-9518. pgp@poplargrove.com. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., 8am-1pm. www.wilmingtondowntown.com/farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com or email Janet Knott, carolinabeachfarmersmarket@gmail.com. • WB Farmers’ Market: 321 Causeway Dr. (across from old fire station). Monday, 8am-1pm, beginning the first Monday in May and continuing through Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market, Leland Town Hall, every other Sun., 11am-3pm, through the month of Aug. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mondays, 7am-1pm through 9/9. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wed, 8am-1pm, through 9/25. Garrison Lawn • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs,through 10/25, 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

COOKING CLASSES Cape Fear Wine and Food Club (memberships $15/ year) classes are demonstrations. All classes include a generous portion of the menu items and wine pairing samples for adults. Takes place at Seasoned Gourmet, 1930 Eastwood Rd. 7/31, 6:30pm: French Riviera for Foodies with Susan Boyles $45. Menu inspired by classic French cuisine but made with local ingredients.

CAROLINA FARMIN’ Every Saturday 1-3pm the store still has live, local music right in the grocery area to entertain while people shop. Upcoming performances include Upstarts & Rogues, Galen on Guitar and Luis Paschoa. Carolina Farmin’ welcomes local schools to book tours of

the store and this fall at Prospect Farms (owned by the same folks as Carolina Farmin’). 2101 Market St. M-Sat, 7am-9pm; Sun, 8am-8pm.

COUSINS ITALIAN DELI DOES DINNER Cousins Deli is proud to announce a new family style dinner service on Fri-Sat. nights. Seatings: 6-6:30 pm and 8-8:30 pm. Dinner’s are $25/person and include 6 courses: bruschetta and garlic toast, hot antipasto, salad greens and homemade dressing, pasta course, main course and vegetable, and homemade Italian desserts. BYOB; no corkage fee. Reservations: 910343-3354.

DUPLIN WINERY 8/3, 10am-2pm: Ann’s Craft Class, Tickets: $35/ person (w/lunch in bistro) • 8/10, 3:30-9pm: Golden Oldies, an evening of America’s favorite music of the ‘50s and ‘60s. $45/person (includes tour/tasting, dinner and performances). • 8/17, 3:30-9pm: Murder Mystery, piece together the clues of this case in the interactive detective dinner show. Winning team receives a Duplin prize! Theme: Kill the Music $55/ person (includes tour and tasting, dinner and show) Duplin Winery, 505 N. Sycamore St. Rose Hill, NC. 800-774-9634 FERMENTAL Every Friday: Free wine/beer tasting, 6pm. • 8/3: An Evening With Shmaltz Brewing Company, 7-10pm.

Live music, beer tasting, giveaways, food truck. All ages, free. Children welcome. Fermental, 7250-B Market St. 910-821-0362, www.fermental.net.

SERVSAFE ServSafe Food Safety Certification classes. 8/6, 8/11, 8/18. All classes are from 9am-5pm. Call or email Jaime Chadwick, ServSafe Instructor & Proctor at 910-617-4791 or jcrisp728@hotmail.com to reserve your seat.

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