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David Klinger (above) will show his photographs as part of Art in Bloom and theArtWorks’ latest exhibit, “Art of the Image ‘19.” Klinger has four pieces in the show, including the cover photo, “Spring Morning Wrightsville Beach,” as well as “Memorial Bridge Abstracted,” as seen on page 16. Klinger is one of 70 artists, locally and nationally, to have his work on display as part of.

“Art of the Image ‘19,” which opens Friday night at theArtWorks. Courtesy photo

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n the early hours of July 4, George Davis’ statue and the Confederate Memorial on Third Street were splattered with orange paint. It is the latest installment in activity and discussion surrounding ConfederLive Local discusses public art ate statues and their place in modern America. Folks can watch police surand who should have a statue veillance of the young lady throwing paint on Davis. She came prepared, aperected in their honor proached, took aim, and in three hefts covers the base of the statue in orange paint, then flees. Literally, she runs up what part of their school textbook just Market Street. verbally went on the attack.

Last week I found myself in a conver“Oh, the governor, not the president of sation with a friend. Our talk has wig- the Confederacy,” he amended. gled around in my brain and just won’t “No, George Davis was the highest go away. During our talk he called for the ranking Confederate cabinet member pulling down of the Confederate statue from here. He was arrested after the war, and the one of Jefferson Davis. and in prison in New York and then re“It’s George Davis not Jefferson Da- leased. He came back here and was the vis,” I corrected. I can’t help it. It just lawyer for the railroad until his death.” happens. One minute I am being perHere’s the first takeaway from that fectly well-behaved, the next I have part of our conversation: If no one knows launched into a spiel about local histohis name or what he did, or why he has ry that has left my audience wondering statue, then is the statue succeeding in

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its purpose? For most of my childhood, he was the guy holding a beer can (or Sun Drop). Because the way his outstretched hand is formed, it is the perfect receptacle for a drinking vessel. In other words he looked like a tall, well-dressed, metal version of The Dude from “The Big Lebowski”—or everyone’s beer-drinking sports-fan neighbor on a weekend afternoon ... holding forth and gesturing with a brewski.

Our conversation continued with my friend calling for statues of presidents, like Obama and Carter, in place of the Confederates.

“Not from here,” I commented.

“OK, well what about that guy, not Magic Johnson, but the basketball player. I’m not into sports, but who’s the ball player from here?”

“Michael Jordan?” I asked.

Yes, Michael Jordan is still probably the biggest celebrity from here. His continued philanthropic work is admirable.

BRONZED CONFEDERATE The statue of George Davis downtown at Market and Third, was vandalized at the beginning of July, causing Gwenyfar to ask: Who should be represented in our city vis-a-vis public art?

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But it got me thinking about this idea: Taking down the statues is a big discussion, but what do we put in their place?

Is it just about the statues coming down, or is it about the power of public art and what honoring someone’s contributions to our community could be?

Public art is tricky because, by definition, audiences respond differently to art.

That’s the point. For example, though I am very glad we have a memorial to the events of 1898, the statue made of the paddles is about as unengaging a choice

as a committee could find. Personally, I have long said a memorial to the events of 1898 should be a giant bronze newspaper that recounts the story and the names of the victims (that we know) inscribed upon it. Think about the power of the Vietnam War Memorial in D.C.: a wall of names to memorialize the fallen.

Do we want statues that honor actual, specific people? If so, what is the criteria for selecting the honorees?

Do we want to honor war heroes and politicians? Do their contributions ennoble daily life here?

Do we want to try to cast a light on women, as well as men?

The Massacre of 1898 in Wilmington, In addition to people of European deNorth Carolina, most certainly involved the editorial battle between newspapers scent, are we as a community, prepared and the power of words to persuade and to honor the contributions of people of direct the masses. A newspaper can also color and even Native Americans? be used to preserve and chronicle an Are we ready to honor queer people? event so that it is not forgotten.

These questions might sound trite to But back to the idea of statues coming some or obnoxious to others, but I think down. Perhaps part of the conversation they are pretty pertinent to the discusthat is missing is what my friend brought sion. Clearly, many are no longer comup: Who would we honor instead and fortable with a statue honoring someone how? who was part of the privileged elite, a The two statues most under discus- founding family of the area, who for all sion are the memorial to the soldiers intents and purposes appeared to be as of the Confederacy and the statue to ensconced as anyone could be, yet is at George Davis. Ostensibly, they are im- the center of a discussion for removages of white supremacy used to intimi- al. So, if someone who had appeared to date. Also, at this point, they are historic have more entitlement and safety than, artifacts and war memorials. They also say, a queer Native-American woman, and can create this much controversy, are pieces of art. what would happen if we decided to put So if we are talking about what kind of up a statue to honor Caterina Jarboro? public art we want to have in our com- Jarboro was from Wilmington and was munity, perhaps, that is where the con- the first African-American soprano to the versation should begin. sing a lead with a white opera company in the U.S.—specifically “Aida” in the ear-

ly 1930s. Her father was African American and her mother was Native American. Just take a moment and visualize how difficult it is to succeed in the world of opera. Could we rally behind a statue for her?

Personally, I would like to see artists and activists honored—people who are foot soldiers making daily life more uplifting for the community. But would it be redundant with the Wilmington Walk of Fame in front of The Cotton Exchange?

How would this honor be different or more meaningful? I understand why war memorials are important. Watching my mother trace names on the Vietnam Memorial in D.C. is an image emblazoned on my heart, but one I didn’t understand until I was old enough to lose someone in combat.

The National Cemetery on 20th and Market streets is an incredibly powerful memorial to 150 years of combat service. It begun as a national cemetery to bury Union soldiers, so the U.S. Colored Troops who perished in this area are buried there. That was a calculated maneuver, like sitting Arlington Cemetery at General Lee’s doorstep. At the risk of exposing my generational bias too obviously, one of the quotes I agree with and try to remember as often as possible is from Jonathan Larson’s “Rent”: “The opposite of war isn’t peace. It’s creation.”

Perhaps we might celebrate the people who struggled to create a world and a community worth living in? Are we ready to discuss what our future looks like?

Because one piece of this is how there is no reason private citizens can’t start a collection fund toward a statue or statues of the famous Wilmingtonians they want to honor. Frankly, the idea of waiting for the powers that be to take down George Davis and begin a discussion about what should go in its place seems a bit like waiting until the ship has left the dock to bring up ticket prices. If part of this is related to the public feeling dismissed from the discussion of how our community is represented, perhaps, we should initiate some sort of discussion about what the role of public art and honor is in our community. If we have that discussion, rather than having it in a purely theoretical space, perhaps we could begin to put together a fund to honor some of our hometown heroes.

I have a list of people I would like to see honored. Tune in next week for a stroll through Wilmington history and culture. In the meantime, please, let us know your ideas of who you would like to see honored with a statue and why. Feel free to comment at the end of the article at encore’s newly designed website, encorepub.com.

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RIGHT UNDER THEIR NOSES Capitol Police in Montpelier, Vermont, discovered dozens of cannabis plants growing in the flower beds along a walkway at the Statehouse on July 8. Police Chief Matthew Romei told NBC5 that it was unclear whether the more than 30 plants were marijuana or hemp, and they don’t know who planted them. But since there is no criminal case, officials don’t plan to have the plants tested. “It’s legal to cultivate, but there are limits on where you can do it, and the Statehouse flower beds certainly aren’t one of those permissible sites,” Romei said. “If there is a typical Vermont story, this is probably it.” [NBC5, 7/11/2019]

ONE OF THOSE DAYS Sometimes a routine traffic stop (in this case, for an expired license plate) is the most interesting incident in a cop’s day. So it was on July 10 for Guthrie, Oklahoma, police officers. Around 11 a.m., they stopped a car driven by Stephen Jennings, 40, who had a friend, Rachael Rivera, 30, in the front seat, and a timber rattlesnake in a terrarium on the back seat. Jennings told police he had a gun in the car at about the same time they identified

the car as stolen, reported KFOR. Upon further search, officers found an open bottle of whiskey (next to the gun) and a container of “yellowish powder” labeled “uranium.” “The uranium is the wild card in that situation,” Guthrie Police Sgt. Anthony Gibbs explained. Jennings told police he was trying to create a “super snake” with the radioactive uranium. Charges for Jennings included possession of a stolen vehicle and transporting an open bottle of liquor. Because it was rattlesnake season, his valid hunting and fishing license absolved him of any charges related to the snake. Police are still trying to figure out

THAT’S NOT THE WAY IT WORKS, KAREN In Turkey’s new Istanbul Airport, a firsttime flyer had to be rescued on July 10 after she assumed the conveyor belt carrying luggage to the baggage sorting room was her path to the plane. The unnamed woman, juggling a carry-on and a shopping bag, stepped carefully up to the moving belt at the airport check-in and tried to climb on, but lost her balance and took a tumble. The Sun reported that airport personnel were quick to stop the conveyor belt and help her off. [The Sun, 7/11/2019]

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Dr. Scott Dolginow, owner of Valley Emergency Pet Care in Basalt, Colorado, has noticed a new trend among his dog patients. He told The Aspen Times on July 11 that he’s seeing three to 10 dogs a week in his veterinary office with marijuana toxicity. No, they’re not toking alongside their owners around the fire pit. Dolginow’s theory is the dogs are eating human feces while on trails or camping with their owners and getting a secondhand buzz. Pet owner Rebecca Cole said her dog, Marty, started staggering, vomiting and urinating on the floor after hiking with her on a trail

A. Janus Yeager, 49, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested on July 9 as she motored toward home with an inflated kiddie pool on the roof of her SUV. CBS2 Chicago reported that Dixon police officers pulled Yeager over after being alerted that there were two children in the pool. Yeager told police she took the pool to a friend’s house to inflate it, then had her daughters ride inside it “to hold it down on their drive home.”

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y wife went to the beach a few days before Robert Mueller clarified in front of Congress the only thing holding him back from charging Ol’ 45 with obstruction of justice was the Office of Legal Counsel’s opinion to not indict a sitting president. While my wife was cooling off from July’s heat wave, a man (wearing a baggy swimsuit with an American flag pattern) rolled down to crowded Kure Beach with his kids in tow and set up his gear. The woman with him took her seat under the umbrella and fired up a smoke. The man set up a rock-show-sized speaker, linked it to his Bluetooth, and blasted tunes up and down the strand. He rejected a request from another beach-goer to turn down the music.

My wife is generally outspoken, but she said nothing. She chose to give Ol’ Glory butt and his family a little space to enjoy the beach in their own way, while she continued to enjoy the freedoms of the beach in hers. Even though my wife disagreed with the way Ol’ Glory butt enjoyed the beach—and the way he desecrated the flag by wearing it—she restrained herself from telling him to go back to where he came from. Instead, she took a long walk, a short swim and headed home.

My wife held her tongue at the beach, but Ol’ Glory butt’s discourtesy irked her enough to tell me about it when she got home. She concluded by saying, “He definitely wasn’t from around here. People from here respect each other; fishermen, surfers, swimmers, sunbakers. Everybody tries to respect everybody else. That jerk made absolutely no effort to assimilate.”

Our local economy depends on tourism, but by this time of year many of us really want to stand guard at I-40, turning around minivans. Some of us might even want to imitate our temporarily unindicted sitting POTUS, and set up detention camps on I-40 west of the Corning plant outside of town and shout, “Send them back!”

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That’s not the way we do things here Those of us with a grain of sense don’t stoop that low. Seasonal immigrants add their stories, their vitality and their money to our community. After having awesome vacation experiences, some even relocate here and contribute to our community where they can. That’s what I did, and I don’t regret my choice. I love it here, but from the day I got here, I’ve heard, “If you don’t like the way we do things here, go back to Jersey.” (Fun fact: I’m from Philly. Saying “go back to Jersey” hurts more than you know.)

I committed to staying here, despite occasionally running into aggrieved locals that want North Carolina to remain pure, carefree, and white as it was when local plantations had a captive labor pool, and long before the nation had a black president (legitimately elected).

Maybe there is not a racist bone in either Ol’ 45 or the faithful collective MAGA body.

But the roots of the “send them back” chant run straight through Archie Bunker and ‘70s “America: Love or Leave It” crowd and bury themselves in several brands of militant exclusionary nationalism. This kind of racism isn’t uniquely American. It’s been practiced around the world throughout history.

It’s making a comeback globally, thanks in part to America getting back in the game.

Other nations still do racism far better, but we are catching up thanks in part to Ol’ 45’s unwillingness to put out the fires he starts.

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Why would he? Let’s say (hypothetically) that any president rose to power exploiting a racially motivated “birther” conspiracy and blaming immigration of non-whites from “shithole” countries for America’s problems. Why would that president ever want to put out fires of racist rage that put him in the White House?

Before August heats up again politically and meteorologically, I asked my wife why she didn’t handle her dissatisfaction with Ol’ Glory butt the way Ol’ 45 handled his dissatisfaction with “The Squad.” She said simply, “Because that’s not the way we do things here.”

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

Stephen Marley (6pm; $33.50; Funk)

—Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Third Eye (8pM; Cover TBD; Tool Tribute) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Friday Night Performing Arts (7PM; Free)

—Carolina Beach Board Walk, Cape Fear Blvd.

Folkstone Stringband Duo (9PM; Free; Folk)

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

Jarrett Raymond (9:30PM; Free; Singer-songwriter) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Coddle Creek (4PM; Free; Americana)

2101 MarkeT sT uniT 7 (910) 599-4999

Music Trivia (7PM; Free)

—The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

—Platypus and Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St. —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7

The Caroliners (4PM; Free; Americana)

Mon.-Thurs.: 4pM-12:30 aM Fri.-saT.: 4pM - 1:30aM sun: 4pM-11pM

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Folkstone Stringband Duo (3PM; Free; Folk)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Flannel Rebellion (7PM; Free; ‘90s alternative) —The Reel Rooftop Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

—Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N. 4th St.

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 Trivia From Hell’s ( 7:30PM; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Brit Floyd (7:30PM; $50-$98; Pink Floyd Cover) —The Wilson Center 703 N. Third St.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 Open Mic with Hourglass Studios (6:30PM; Free)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 Open Mic Night w/ Bob Sarnataro (5:30PM; Free) —Tidal Creek Co-Op, 5329 Oleander Dr., #100

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

227 CAROLINA BEACH AVE N. (910) 707-0533 • seawitchtikibar.com

Wine Down Wednesday & Karaoke (8PM; Free)

THIS WEEK AT THE WITCH

Wine Time Karaoke (9PM; Free)

WED 7/31 JASON JACKSON & RANDALL CANADY FRI 8/2 SUPERSONIC

—Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

—Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

—Varnish Ale & Spirits, 23 Market St.

Extreme Music Bingo w/Party Gras (10PM; Free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

Randy McQuay (6PM; Free; Roots, Soul)

Brandon Scott McLean (9:30pM; Free; Guitar)

Live On The Loop! Summer Music Series (6PM; Free)

Chuck Mountain (6pM; Free; blues, grunge, rock)

Weekly Wine Down Open Mic (6PM, Free)

Sunset Cruise with Acoustic Music (6:30pm; $30) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

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

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

Uptown Easy (4PM; Free; Dance) —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

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

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING:

Benny Hill’s Sunday Jazz Jam, 7-10pm

—Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Ampitheater Dr.

Dookie (10pM; Cover TBD; Green Day Tribute)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

The Jared Show, every other Wed., 7 pm

Iya Terra Oct. 22, 7-11:59pm

Gin Blossoms (6pm; $30-$35; Rock)

Sunset Cruise with Acoustic Music (6:30pm; $30)

—Marina Grill, 18 Harnett St.

Aug. 2, L Shape Duo and Stephen Marley afterparty

22 craFT beers • all abc perMiTs

—Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.

(9pm; Cover TBD; Rock n’ Roll, Punk)

—Katy’s Grill And Bar, 1054 S. College Rd.

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The Drum Circle (8PM; Free)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Tuesday 1/2-price wine bottles

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. Fourth St.

Rock N Roll Hi Fives, Slomo Dingo and Yawn Mower —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern,1415 S. 42nd St.

Monday Mules $5

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

SUN

8/4

THUR 8/1 PARTY OF 6IX SAT 8/3 SOUTHERN TROUBLE DUO GLIDE

—Elijah’s Restaurant, 2 Ann St.

—The Sailfish, 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Rd. —Wilmington Wine, 605 Castle St.

Kure Beach’s Up and Active! (6:30PM; Free) —Ocean Front Park,105 Atlantic Ave.

Hyperloops and Carolina Sky (8pM; Cover TBD; classic, alt-rock / Country, Rock) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Jazz at the Mansion (6:30PM; Free)

—Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

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

Marc Siegel (7PM; Free; Live Guitar)

www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR FRIDAY MONDAY DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Cosmopolitan $4.50 Select Appetizers 1/2 Off after MONDAY 5pm in bar and patio areas Watermelon Martini $6.50 DAYSeasonal Big Domestic22oz.

Draft Domestic Beers $2 Draft SamALL Adams Blue Pool Martini $6$5 Pizzas Bottles $3 TUESDAY TUESDAYSATURDAY Jack Be Chill $7.50 1/2 Off SelectLIVE Bottles of Wine IN THE JAzz BAR 22oz Deschutes Black Butte Absolute Dream $5 Half Price Bottles ofPorter Wine $5.50 $ 50 NC CraftAbsolut Bottles $3 5 • Pacifico 2 Willow Wit Dream $22oz Weeping WEDNESDAY Beer $5.50 WEDNESDAY 1/2 Off Nachos after 5pm 22oz Teach Peach Coronoa/ in bar andMiller patio Light areas Pints $150 Edward $ 50 $5.50 Wheat Domestic Pints $1.50Lite Bottles 2 Corona $ SUNDAY Corona/Corona Lt. $2.50 Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 Margaritas on the Rocks $4.50 All Flat Breads $6 after 5pm

THURSDAY in bar and patio areas

THURSDAY $ $ $3 Mimosa Appletinis 4, RJ’s Painkiller 5 Truly Lime Spiked and $ 50 Mary $4 Bloddy 2 Red Stripe Bottles Sparkling Water $3 Domestic $ 50 Pints $1.50 2 Fat Tire Bottles 22oz. Tropical Lightning 5564 Carolina Beach Road IPA $5.50 FRIDAY(910)-452-1212 $ 50our website Sinking Bahama Mama $7 $4, 007Visit Cosmos 3 www.RuckerJohns.com $ 1/2 Off All Premium Guinnessfor Cans daily3specials, music and Red Wine Glasses upcoming events $

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ROLL IN THE MUD Catch Electric Mud at The Whiskey in downtown ILM on Thursday, Aug. 1.

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—Platypus and Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Josh Lewis (7PM; Free; Singer-songwriter) —Cloud 9 Rooftop, 9 Estell Lee Pl.

Trivia From Hell’s (7:30PM; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

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

DAWES (6pm; $35-$40; Rock)

—Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Ampitheater Dr.

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

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

Music on the Patio (5PM; Free)

Burnin’ Bridges (7PM; Free; Jazz

Music on the Patio (5PM; Free)

‘90s Party Thursday (9PM; Cover TBD; DJ Bobby Zee)

Randy McQuay (5PM; Free; Acoustic/Soul)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

42 (6:30PM; Free; Coldplay Tribute)

—The Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

—The Rusty Nail, 310 S. 5th Ave.

Max Frost (8:30PM; Cover TBD; Singer) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

—Pravda, 23 N. Front St.

Clay Whittington (9PM; Free; Piano)

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

SOJA (6pm; $36-$41; Roots, reggae)

—Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Ampitheater Dr.

—Downtown Wilmington, 2nd St.

Sunset Cruise with Acoustic Music (6:30pm; $30)

Stray Local (9PM; Free; Folk)

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

Ron & Luis Live (7PM; $30; Acoustic Duo)

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

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—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.

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Brent Cobb’s southern storytelling and swampy, country-soul swagger will be at The Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC. Courtesy photo

AUGUST 2 7pm: L Shape Lot Duo

10:30pm: Stephen Marley Afterparty: $25 THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837

8/3: Siamese Dream and El Scorcho 8/5: Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex and more 8/8: ZOSO 8/9: Godspeed You! Black Emperor and more 8/10: Styrofoam Turtles, Sane Voids and more

REGIONAL

CONCERTS

RED HAT AMPHITHEATER

8/2: Brent Cobb and Them 8/3: Reevestock 2019 8/9: Clay Howard & The Silver Alerts and more 8/10: Sammy Shelor

500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 8/3: Why Don’t We 8/4: MOE. and Blues Traveler 8/6: Papa Roach 8/7: The Flaming Lips 8/9: Rebelution 8/14: 21 Savage

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

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111

THE FILLMORE

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

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

8/2: The Growlers 8/7: Get The Led Out 8/8: Max Frost and Swells 8/9: Lyfe Jennings 8/10: Dead Letter and more

820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 7/31: I Prevail 8/2: Grits and Biscuits 8/6: August Burns Red 8/10: Ultimate Rap League - Summer Impact 8/11: Monica

THE FILLMORE UNDERGROUND

820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 8/2: Grungefest Unplugged 8/3: The Faceoff 8/9: Pouya 8/13: Baroness

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

8/6: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band 8/9: Arrival From Sweden - The Music of ABBA 8/10: Get the Led Out - A Celebration of The Mighty Zep

(proceeds benefit Ghetto Youth Foundation)

8/2: Cosmic Charlie 8/3: Benny “The Butcher” and more 8/9: Stephen Marley w/ DJ Shacia Päyne 8/10: Mother’s Finest and April B & The Cool

8/14: OverSt., Hudson Thames and Mokita

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

7/31: Gabby’s World & Bellows and more (back) 8/1: Donavon Frankenreiter and Matt Grundy 8/2: Chris Stamey, Django Haskins and more 8/3: Delhi 2 Dublin (back) 8/5: Kyle Craft & Showboat Honey (back) 8/7: The Menzingers, The Sidekicks and more 8/8: Neurosis, Bell Witch, Deafkids 8/8: Andrew Belle and William Wild (back) 8/10: Stevie, Scott Yoder, Personality Cult (back) 8/11: Mad Crush, Jess Klein & Mike June (back) 8/11: Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATER 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC

(919) 462-2052 8/18: Big Head Todd & the Monsters and more 8/24: Night Nation Run

MORE UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC August 16: & September 20 Randy McQuay October 22: Iya Terra

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ROCK ON Bible of the Devil release their first new album in seven years.

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ROCKIN’

WITH THE

BY SHANNON RAE GENTRY

I

t doesn’t get much more metal than naming a band Bible of the Devil (BOTD), but this Chicago-based outfit has more rock ‘n’ roll layers to their sound than just hardcore, pulsating punch. Made up of lead singer Nate Perry (guitar), Chris Grubbs (guitar, backing vocals), Darren Amaya (bass, backing vocals) and Greg Spalding (drums and loathing), they’re celebrating 20 years together with their new record, “Feel It.” “Over the years, we liked to say ‘feel it’ a lot on stage to get the crowd or ourselves going,”

DETAILS BIBLE OF THE DEVIL with Thunderlip, Freedom Hawk Friday, August 2, 8 p.m.

Reggies 42nd Street Tavern 1415 S. 42nd St. $7 • FB event page

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Spalding tells. “However, in putting this record together it seems more a statement of what it means to keep a band going for this length of time.”

7/17

END OF LINE BAND BLUEGRASS

6-9PM

7/18 ILM MAKERS AND GROWERS 5-9PM 6-8PM CHRIS FRISINA

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Bill’s Front Porch Brew Food, 6-9pm

7/19 DHIM REGGAE BAND 8-10PM

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Poor Piggy’s BBQ, 6-9pm

7/20 FOLKSTONE STRINGBAND 8-10PM

Poor Piggy’s BBQ, 6-9pm Pepe’s Tacos, 6-9pm

721 Surry Street Wilmington

Located Under The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Free parking & brewery tours.

Wine & cider are available.

There’s about seven years between “Feel It” and BOTD’s last record, “For the Love of Thugs and Fools” (2012). A lot can happen in seven years; namely new loves and careers came into the picture, along with challenges many touring bands face: paying rent.

“Bible pushed so fucking hard to make it work for over 15 years,” Perry says, “and Chicago gets more expensive each year. We had to take stock of what both our present and future was going to be.” Members got married, went back to school and took up new careers.

Even founding member Mark Gallagher departed, and Chris Grubbs joined.

Perry says the band had to come back with something strong after such a long hiatus. Enter “Feel It.” They recorded it at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio in Studio B and found a new sound, particularly with Spalding’s drums. “Seriously, the drums sound like God!” Perry promises. “I’m super happy with the record.”

“Feel It” will be at the forefront of Bible’s upcoming set at Reggie’s on August 2, along with surprises from their back catalog. “Rock will be happening and plenty of it!” Spalding adds.

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“Feel It” starts with an instrumental intro, “The Light.” It’s meant to ease listeners into “Ride Steel,” which they always knew would start the record. Because the song hits hard and fast so quickly, Perry and Grubbs came up with “The Light” shortly before entering the studio.

“It’s a way to signal that, despite the changes we’ve been through, you’re still getting a Bible record,” Perry says.

Grubbs and Perry started writing music together long before Grubbs joined the band.

They raided their collection of riffs once he became a Bible member full-time and breathed life into songs like “Ride Steel.” Perry wrote “Ride Steel” about his uncle who passed away suddenly during their songwriting sessions.

“He was a hellraiser for much of his time on Earth and was an influence on me in regards to the wilder side of life, along with his record collection,” Perry remembers. “My dad raised me to be a straight-shooter, but his brother was always nearby to show me the allure of living on the edge, and the price that came along with that lifestyle. This song was what I wished I could have conveyed to him before he died.”

The rock ‘n’ roll aspect of Bible’s sound really shines through in songs like “Lifeline” and “The Downtown Boogie.” According to Perry, they’ve naturally evolved their music into what’s most fun for them to play live— dabbling with a shuffle/boogie feel many ‘70s rock bands had.

“Given our name and position in the underground, we’ve played with many bands that try so hard to be sonically brutal, or slow, or aurally oppressive in a way that a band like Sleep might,” he muses. “It was never our goal to get in that arms race of being ‘the heaviest band you’ve ever heard’ or to have shouted vocals or the kind of stuff that defines modern metal. We don’t even listen to very much modern metal. We’re just not that angry.”

No matter the level of rock, according to Spalding, “BOTD brings memorable songs to the table. To me, that’s the mark of a good band. Our influences are many between the four of us and the music is certainly represen-

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Bible of the Devil steer away from modern metal tative of that.”

Perry penned another track, “(Love At) The Speed of Night,” as somewhat of a character study but set to music with a bit of a disco vibe. As an Uber driver in Chicago, he’s collected many interesting stories from chatty people. The song is about a young couple celebrating their one-year anniversary. “[Their relationship] began at one of those speed-dating events that were popular a while back,” he recalls. “While they were chatting, I was taking mental notes, thinking ahead to years in their future and what might be happening with this young couple. Some of the lines were actual things they said to each other.”

As the release of “Feel It” coincides with 20 years together, naturally, it’s somewhat of a reflective album and testament to the band’s ability to continue to tour together—and enjoy each other’s company. “Idle Time” is one track that embraces the lessons and moments from touring later in life, of which Perry has come to appreciate.

“There are lots of bad things about touring,” he admits, “but being in an active band at my age, to be able to still travel and play music this loud and rude, it’s a gift!”

“I think you learn that playing music is really about the journey and to continue to enjoy it,” Spalding adds. “You don’t spend time worrying about stuff that doesn’t matter and you accept the good with the bad. At the end of the day, this band has served as a vehicle to see quite a bit of the world and has provided more crazy experiences than most people will ever see or have in a lifetime. I’d say having my sanity is still a big achievement!”

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ABSTRACTED – FOOT OF CASTLE STREET Photography by David Klinger as part of ‘Art of the Image ‘19,’ opening Friday night at theArtWorks.

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WONDER AND

BY JULIA ROMERO

“A

rt of the Camera,” a photography exhibit and contest organized by Art in Bloom Gallery, began in summer 2018, to combine local amateur and professional photographers displaying a variety of techniques. On August 2, Art in Bloom is bringing back the show, only this time partnering with theArtWorks to put on “Art of the Image ‘19.” The juried exhibit expands beyond local art to include national artists.

Amy Grant, owner of Art in Bloom, says the galleries share a vision to help boost our city’s

image as an artist destination with a creatively driven economy. Plus, it’s theArtWorks sixth anniversary, so the timing was right. “Working together allows us to learn from each other, share resources [and] promote photography,” Grant explains.

The exhibit will display 116 photographs selected from 250 entries across the U.S., and 70 photographers will have their creations hanging on the walls of theArtWorks. A variety of techniques, styles and subject matter are represented, with the youngest participant being aged 16. Viewers will see traditional, black-and-white, color, digital and photo-

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ART OF THE IMAGE ‘19

Two galleries team up for

August 2, 6-9 p.m.

Gallery Verrazzano theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. • Free Art in Bloom: aibgallery.com

local and national photo exhibit

graphic-based art, such as woven photography, scanographs, photography on metal and photographic transfers on sculpture.

“Viewers will take away a sense of wonder and joy at the variety and quality of fine-art photography in the exhibit,” Grant says. “The exhibit will inspire curiosity and imagination.”

All photographs were selected by Beth Handler Riebe, who worked in the New York City art world for 20 years, and curated the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. In 2013 Riebe established LOCAL: art+ideas, a Wilmington-based think-tank-esque group that supports the flourishment of art in local scenes.

“We searched for a juror with an expertise in art,” Grant recounts, “and who has experience jurying and curating art exhibits.” Instead of seeking out particular works to maintain an established theme (as a curator would), Riebe’s job was to sort through 200 anonymous submissions and create a well-balanced, dynamic group of varied photographs.

“After viewing all of the work several times, much like a slide show, certain themes began to emerge (landscapes, for example), and I used those themes to categorize and make selections,” Riebe recounts. “The range of works celebrated wonderfully realistic clarity, challenged the interventions made by a photographer and the photographic medium, or did both. This also informed the selections to ensure a cohesive range.”

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Among anonymous photographs chosen

by Riebe are locals Nydheri Brown, Emma Chryst and Trinity Moore, three students from DREAMS of Wilmington. The local nonprofit provides youth free, high-quality education in literary, visual, multimedia and performing arts.

“The selection of the art via a blind jurying process reflects talent of the students, the dedication and talent of the teachers and the importance of youth development through the arts,” Grant explains. “It is in the spirit of ‘Art of the Image ‘19’ to encourage artists to thrive and share art with the public.”

David Klinger is a local artist who will have four (out of seven submissions) on display.

They are one-of-a-kind pieces, specializing in photography on metal, a technique that infuses an image into raw aluminum.

“Having a respected judge like Beth Riebe making the choice allowed me to look objectively at my work and question why some images were emotive while others were not quite up to par,” he tells.

Klinger’s past work mostly comprises black-and-white films of city life. Recently, he transitioned to long-exposure colored shots of Wilmington, “River Walk” being one. Strikingly familiar yet remarkably abstract, Klinger portrays the vibrancy and speed of downtown life.

Additionally, Riebe will give a gallery talk at the event and winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. First place, second place, third place and honorable mention awards will be given out. Winners will receive monetary prizes.

Folks can enjoy complimentary refreshments and a chat with the artists.

GALLERY art exposure!

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

ArtExposure is celebrating 10 years!

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

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

210 Princess St. • (484) 885-3037 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) aibgallery.com

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

ART OF FINE DINING

www.aibgallery.com

In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current Art Exhibits include: “TWENTY-TWO by THIRTY—From the flat files of GAYLE TUSTIN” is a selection of mixed media artwork all in the size of 22-inches-by30-inches at PinPoint 114 Market Street.

Mixed media pieces vary with acrylic and oil paint, graphite, collage, sgraffito, sewing, found objects, birch bark, India ink, sailing charts, and more. Meet the artist at a champagne toast and reception, Tuesday, July 30, 5:30-6:30 pm—free and open to the public with complimentary champagne and appetizers.

The exhibit continues through Sept. 23, 2019.

“Asylum: Collages by Elizabeth Darrow” is on display at Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front Street. Darrow enjoys working with color, repeating patterns and embedding humor (and angst) into her work. The exhibit continues through September 30.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E • (910) 794-3060

GUIDE

Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment cjafricanart.com

African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

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

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts.

Our clients include many major museums.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com

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

Angie Sinclair creates sublime memories of figures in pools with water refracting bodies and light, while Janet Triplett sends us a postcard landscape from the past or future with the perfect sunset, sunrise, or afternoon spent in the sun. Come be a part of our “Sea Dreams.”

CRUISE ON THE NEW HENRIETTA!

Black River Nature Cruise: Wednesday, 7/31 On this 4 hour Black River Nature Cruise, just minutes after leaving the dock, guests will experience: • Miles of scenic wilderness just outside downtown Wilmington • Expert narration on the local plant and wildlife from local coastal ecologist Andy Wood, a local legend!

• A river that appears almost as it did to the early explorers

BOOK NOW. Only $50 per person

EVENING SIGHTSEEING CRUISES

Wednesday - Sunday through August 5:30pm • 6:30pm • 7:30pm Adults $12 • Children $5 (2-12 yrs) Call ahead to check shedules & prices (weather permitting)

CAPT. J. N. MAFFITT 2019 CRUISING SCHEDULE

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

Randy McNamara lives in Hampstead, where he maintains a studio and teaches painting at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Previously, he lived in L.A., exhibiting his work at Gallery 825 and various other venues in the region.

While at University of Kansas, he discovered and named an isozyme of wild sunflowers.

His background in biology has influenced his work primarily through the use of biomorphic forms and the notion that everything functions within an interconnected matrix of infinite elements in flux. A puzzle being assembled, disassembled and reassembled for eternity.

His work employs acrylics and paper applied to canvas in a painterly manner with an interest in color, rich surfaces and the conundrum of the center.

Closing reception: July 26, 6pm, with light refreshments and a meet-and-greet with the artist.

NARRATED SIGHTSEEING CRUISES

Weekday & Weekend 1 hour cruises (weather permitting) 11am • 12:15pm • 1:30pm • 2:45pm • 4pm Adults $12 • Children $5 (2-12 yrs) Call ahead to check shedules & prices Tickets are available the DAY OF THE CRUISE at the boat or ticket booth on South Water Street. Tickets can also be pre-purchased on our website.

910-343-1611 • info@cfrboats.com 101 S. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 (at the corner of Dock St. & Water St. - over 700 parking spaces with 2 1/2 blocks)

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WASTED POTENITIAL: Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio star in the latest Tarantino flick.

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STYLE OVER

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’ve always seen Quentin Tarantino as the product of love—someone who absorbed pop culture like a cinematic sponge and made a career beautifully crafting love letters to a vast array of influences, influencers and creators. Like a lot of my ilk, Tarantino quickly became a film icon worthy of praise. Each new movie felt like a Tinseltown gift that consistently fed my cinematic soul. His latest effort, “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood,” is the first time I walked away unsatisfied from one of his four-course features.

There’s a difference between carefully crafted love letters and explosive cum blasts being sprayed across the screen. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is a beautiful, shapeless mess—a long, meandering slog that never felt awful but weaved in and out of pointlessness.

It’s 1969 in Hollywood. Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a former movie and TV star who has been relegated to playing the heavy in every two-bit TV show willing to offer him a guest role. His best friend Cliff (Brad Pitt) is his stunt double, driver and handyman. Rick struggles with lack of relevance, and desperately tries to hold together his withering ego.

He is flat-out told the only way back into the movies is to head overseas to star in some Italian Spaghetti Westerns.

Tarantino spends a lot of time establishing the time, place and foundation of Rick’s career. There’s a lot of scenes featuring his appearance in a number of fictional movies and TV shows to lure the audience into the grounded back lots of the real-world film industry. The glitter is applied by an absolutely worthless subplot featuring Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie), who radiates through one meaningless scene to the next.

The film features a lot of Tarantino flourishes, many feeling a lot more glaring in a society that is starting to find exploitation cinema a lot less amusing. His penchant for female feet feels grossly exaggerated in the movie.

I’m not sure if he’s become less subtle or our increased consciousness has made me more aware. It’s weird when large chunks of

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some trademark Tarantino dialogue and melodrama. By the end of the film, I ended up genuinely liking Rick and Cliff; I just wish more of the two-hour and 40-minute run time had been devoted to them.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

The second best thing about the film is how lovingly it recreates this bygone era. The wardrobe, production design and cinematography are absolutely stunning. The audience can feel the love for this time and place from everyone involved. I just wish the story set in this gorgeous, sun-soaked paradise felt more coherent. Ultimately, the movie is a gorgeous

SUBSTANCE ‘Once Upon A Time ...’ has great performances and polish, lacks narrative

mess that never feels like all its pieces fit. I’d reluctantly recommend the movie based on performances and polish. Despite its lack of substance, the style is absolutely fabulous.

Rated R, 2 hrs 41 mins Directed by Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie a movie feel pointless. If he chose to cut almost every scene featuring Margot Robbie, it would have lost nothing within the narrative. She’s only there to help stage a thirdact twist which, like “Inglorious Basterds,” is entertaining historical revisionism but feels strangely forced.

There’s a lot in the movie people would complain about if it were a director other than Tarantino. For instance, there’s no real character arc. There’s also a wildly inconsistent narrative, including a narrator who shows up once in the film’s first 20 minutes and returns two hours later to connect the second and third acts. It’s wasted potential of exploring some deeper backstories to a main character.

I wasn’t a huge fan of “Django Unchained” or “The Hateful Eight,” but those films had structure and shape. This movie is a shapeless mass of moments that lack cohesion.

The two best things about the movie are the performances by DiCaprio and Pitt, who are a likable pair. DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton is given a lot more opportunity to shine with

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LIVING HIS DREAMS Liam Redford performs Billy Elliot, with James Stone as his father and Beau Mumford as his brother.

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BY SHEA CARVER

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he ripple effect of one’s life can be powerful. One single action can create a series of other actions. What’s set in motion can change across a broad spectrum of people, places and things. It’s the crux of the “Billy Elliot” story—the famed 2000 movie, which featured the fierce rock sounds of Marc Bolan, a.k.a. T-Rex. When it debuted in London’s West End in 2005, it came with a score penned by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics by Lee Hall, who did the original screenplay.

“What I find most powerful about the story is that, while it is about Billy, it is also about what Billy does for everyone else,” Cathy Street tells. Street is directing the musical for Opera House Theatre Company, which premieres the show Thursday at Thalian Hall. “It is a great reminder to all of us, young and old, that who we are and what we do can have positive long-lasting effects on the lives of those around us.”.

She has teamed up with choreographer Brooklyne Williamson-Moore and musical director Stephen Field. The show is a triple threat, in that it combines the best of dancing, acting and singing. It follows a young Billy Elliott, who’s signed up for boxing classes at the desire of his father, yet who secretly aspires to become a dancer. His passion comes to life in the show through performances in ballet, tap, modern, and tumbling, with an ensemble cast made up of heavy local showstoppers, like Jamey Stone, Beau Mumford, Debra Gillingham, JR Rodriguez, Jason Aycock and Kendra Goehring-Garrett.

Liam Redford is taking on the title character for the fifth time. In fact, on closing night, he will celebrate performing in his 100th production of “Billy Elliott.”

“The thing I love most about my character is his determination,” Redford says. “In the beginning of the show you meet Billy, and he kind of feels stuck. He is forced to go to boxing, which he doesn’t really like, and he doesn’t have that much else to do.

When he discovers ballet, he is so in love

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change someone’s life—that art and beauty really do have value, even in, and perhaps more so, in some of the darkest places, and that even when your personal life is a mess, you can still invest in someone else to make a difference.”

Stephen Field leads the band on keyboard, including Greg Bel, Toree McLamb, Sheila Hardison, Casey Black, James Lane, Justin Lacy, Vince Bove and Mitch Hebert. The sounds run the gamut. “[Elton John] uses so many styles in this show,” Field says, “rock, boogie, classical hints, folk and disco. I love all the different colors the audience will get

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‘Billy Elliot’ premieres on Thalian Hall’s main stage to experience with the music in this show. It is exciting, beautiful, strange and fun.”

and so driven that he works hard, while also keeping it from his family and friends.”

Dance provides Billy refuge from a rough patch in life. His mother is deceased, his grandmother has dementia, and his father and brother are always at each other’s throats. The emotional toll the young character faces can be tough to tackle for any actor. But becoming Billy means becoming all his parts, through pain and happiness, according to Redford.

“This show is really like an emotional roller coaster,” he admits. “It is difficult to show Billy’s anger towards his father and brother, yet still love them. His everlasting love for his mother and his best friend, Michael, is always present. He’s grateful to Mrs. Wilkinson, but he can’t show it. It is difficult to express every little thing he goes through, but I try my best.”

The cast has been tasked with performing with a Geordie accent, since the show takes place in a small coal-mining town in England in the ‘80s at the height of a strike.

Yet, it’s as much about community bonds.

Billy’s teacher Mrs. Wilkinson, played by Nancy Allen, is the one person who encourages Billy to follow his dreams, despite what others think.

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

Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com.

4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 2568500.

■ 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: bluewaterdining.com

CAM CAFÉ

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

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

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■ WEBSITE: camcafe.org

ELIJAH’S

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3.

Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

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

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining.

Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: henrysrestaurant.com

NICHE

Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu,

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a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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

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

■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.

- 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: nichewilmington.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 ambiance of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it.

3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

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

THE TROLLY STOP

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

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

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-2978416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952, Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921, Southport (910) 457-7017, Boone, NC (828) 2652658, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: trollystophotdogs.com

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ASIAN INDOCHINE RESTAURANT

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors.

Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: indochinewilmington.com

NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET

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

SIPS DOWNTOWN MARGARITA CRAWL Sat., Aug. 3, 2 p.m.

Party Wilmington’s annual downtown Margarita bar crawl! Stop by Growlers Tavern to pick up your voting card.

Judge at least 8 of the participating bars and return your card to be in the running for some great prizes.

Registration at Growlers Tavern, 21 N Front St., 1-3 p.m. $5, enevtbrite.com sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: nikkissushibar.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE

We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: okamisteakhouse.com

SZECHUAN 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down.

419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

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

YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE

Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week, 5pm; SunWed. ‘til 10pm, Thurs ‘til 11pm, Fri-Sat, ‘til Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT 80smusic and menu prices. Sundays are the best dealdowntown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are BuyOne, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles.

Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

YOSHI

Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York

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Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today!

260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS ROUND BAGELS Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

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

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events.

Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

FONDUE THE LITTLE DIPPER

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open daily from Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING Sunday half-price wine bottles; Monday beer and wine flights on special; Tuesday Local’s Night $11/person cheese and chocolate; Wednesday Ladies Night; Thursday $27 4-course prix fixe; Friday “Date Night” $85/couple for 3 courses and a bottle of wine.

■ MUSIC: Tuesdays & Thursdays, May-Oct. 7pm9pm (weather permitting) ■ WEBSITE: littledipperfondue.com

IRISH

ery Monday, 5-8 p.m., and a live taco station every Tuesday , 5-8 p.m. Live Latin music Is showcased every other Saturday and Sunday brunch begins at 10 a.m. Be sure to try Zocalo’s wide selection of the best tequilas! Owned and operated locally, locations are in Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC. Take out and delivery available through most apps.

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

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

THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/DowntownSouth ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: harpwilmington.com

SLAINTE IRISH PUB

Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also.

Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun.

■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/slaintemj

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S

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

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

THE ITALIAN BISTRO

The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thincrust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest,

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SANDWICHES J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI

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

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

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

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local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: italianbistronc.com

SLICE OF LIFE

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

Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: grabslice.com

MEXICAN ZOCALO

Zocalo Street Food and Tequila brings a modern version of cooking traditional Mexican street food through perfected recipes, with excellent presentation. Zócalo was the main ceremonial center for the Aztecs, and presently, it is the main square in central Mexico City. It bridges old school tradition with a twist of innovative cooking. Zocalo also has weekly events, such as their margarita and food tasting ev-

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

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

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

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY

Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm 10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

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

CATCH

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

the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest.

(Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

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

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters!

Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

(910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: dockstreetoysterbar.net

MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals.

Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis.

Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder CookOff, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local se food and more!

■ WEBSITE: MikesCfood.com

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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

■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the

SIPS WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BREWERY LAGERFEST Sat., Aug. 24, 6 p.m.

24 Greenville Ave. WB Brewery’s 2nd annual Lagerfest is about sipping lagers and super creative beers in a beautiful beer garden.

Tickets include unlimited samples (drink responsibly), a commemorative glass, and a jumbo soft pretzel.

Tickets: $30 919tix.com South. We specialize in local seafood and produce.

Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200.

2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch,.

11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: pilothouserest.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

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

It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

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

■ WEBSITE: TheShuckinShack.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 Mon. & Tues.

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

■ WEBSITE: caseysbuffet.com

RX RESTAURANT & BAR

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

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

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

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

WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR

Under new ownership! Tom Noonan invites you to enjoy his remodeled space, featuring a new sound system and new bar, in a warm, relaxed environment. Taste 40 craft beers, over 400 wines by the bottle, a wide selection of cheese and charcuterie, with gourmet small plates and desserts to go! And don’t miss their weekly wine tastings, every Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title and/or an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will

I am, for the most part, pretty conversant with most of the names in the table of contents. But the few I don’t recognize start to show a pattern:

Recipes for success in ‘The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook’

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James Siena They are visual artists. That’s a reality check. I had an incredible art history education in my childhood and early adult life, but it pretty much ends in the early 1980s. Like many facets of the modern world, I am tuned out to work appearing in the “now.” I thought I was more aware of it than pop music or television; however, I am not. That is something I need to remedy.

feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook: A Collection of Stories with Recipes Edited by Natalie Eva Garrett Illustrations by Amy Jena Porter PowerHouse Books, 2016; 171 pages A few months ago one of my favorite artists, Mari de Moya, recommended “The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook.” I have to admit: I was intrigued just by the title.

When we started putting together the Literary Bed and Breakfast, I started looking for books that combined food (especially recipes and menus) with literary themes.

GIVE BACK TUESDAYS! For every order of The Copper Penny’s109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich or Ft . Fisher Fish & Chips and Wilmington Brewing Company’s Penny Pale Ale sold on Tuesdays through August, $1.09 will be donated to SkyWatch Bird Rescue.

This partnership is made possible from The Copper Penny, Apple Annie’s Bakeshop and Wilmington Brewing Company.

SkyWatch Bird Rescue’s mission is to provide rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wild birds, and safe sanctuary for all abused, and abandoned domestic & exotic birds of NC. They believe in conservation through rehabilitation & education, so they may have a chance to SOAR ONCE MORE!

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So it was natural when the book came in at the book store that Anthony just assumed it was for the B&B and put it aside for me.

I am so glad he did and Mari recommended it. (Generally speaking, if Mari recommends something, go with it.) Now, I have an eye that is drawn to writers. So I immediately scanned the table of contents to see both Alice Hoffman and Neil Gaiman listed. Mr. Gaiman’s piece is an excerpt from “Coraline,” followed by a recipe for cheese omelets (the food from the excerpt).

Alice Hoffman’s piece, “My Grandmother’s Recipe For Life,” is achingly beautiful. Written in the second person, it is a description of the immigrant and refugee experience. There are very few people writing today who have the ability to communicate human mystery (as in inner mysteries, not Agatha Christie’s milieu) like Hoffman.

My North Carolina writer-focused mind gravitated toward Daniel Wallace’s “Love and Eggplant,” a natural combination (or that might just be because I am currently nursing my first eggplant toward harvest—baba ghanoush, here I come!). In a spare few paragraphs, readers follow Wallace through early marriage, a newly re-single state, courtship and happily settled matrimonial life, as well as his breakout success “Big Fish.” The story, like most of his work, is absolutely delightful. The food portion of this however … well, the actual recipe sounds hideous.

I’m just being honest.

James Franco included the most self-congratulatory essay about the power of PB&J for a struggling actor. Yep.

What I found most interesting per the visual artists included in the book: They are communicating via text, not imagery. The images in the book are all by the same person. Natalie Eve Garrett’s illustrations are lovely, whimsical, brightly and saturated with color. Visually, it is a very stimulating book. However, when including work by visual artists, why not ask them to communicate in their medium? It would be kind of like asking me to draw a picture of a meal instead of write about it. I’d have liked to see the artists express their recipe in the medium they use to participate in this cultural conversation.

Part of what I do like about the book is it isn’t another “food ways” or “cultural history” essay book about food. (I also like the writer from North Carolina, i.e.

Mr. Wallace, wrote about eggplant and not barbecue, Moon Pies or biscuits.) The aim of many pieces is to share something personal and universal about cooking and eating. It is not intended to be a book honoring or paying tribute to the preservation of cultural life. It is about paying tribute to the actual preservation of life.

As a book about food, it is my favorite encounter. The writing is interesting and varied; it’s like having a little chat over drinks with friends like Joyce Caroll Oates and Aimee Bender. And they unburden their souls through food.

The recipes are approachable, too; though, they could use some proofreading. Daniel Wallace’s eggplant sandwich does not list eggplant in the ingredients, even though it discusses eggplant in the directions.

Regardless, as a gift, it might be a perfect book. I know I feel like it is a gift every time I open it.

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THE CHILDREN’S EVERYDAY SUPPLY DRIVE a donation drive to support the children of domestic violence Supplies needed: baby wipes, bottles, formula, new cloths, unopened over-the-counter medications, and new toys and non-perishable food items J. Michael’s Philly Deli will give Philly Deli certificates for Cheesesteaks with donations to the Supply Drive

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Greenfield Lake Ampitheater, 1941 Ampitheater Dr.

music OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

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

SUNSET MUSIC CRUISE

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

events KURE BEACH MARKET

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

KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Every 1st & 3rd Sunday, through Oct 20, 5pm7pm, skips Labor Day weekend. Free concerts at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket, friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy the music! Purchase your Boogie in the Park gear at the link provided. shop.spreadshirt.com/tokb.Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MARKETPLACE

Every Sunday, 10am-3pm: An open air artisan market in downtown Wilmington, NC. It meets Sundays through Oct. 27 at Riverfront Park.

Riverfront Park, 5 N Water St

MARGARITA BAR CRAWL

LIVE ON THE LOOP!

Aug. 3, 2-7pm: The Margarita Bar Crawl in downtown Wilmington begins at Growlers Tavern, where participants will pick up a voting card to judge at least eight bars and return the card to be in the running for prizes. Registration is at Growlers Tavern from 1-3pm. Participating bars include Pour House, Bar Local Pub & Pizzeria, Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill, Tavern Law 1832, Duck and Dive, Hell’s Kitchen, The Husk, Barbary Coast, and Varnish Ale & Spirits. $5. Growler’s Tavern, 21 North Front St.

Live On The Loop is back for our 2019 Season!

Every Thursday from 6-9pm at The Sailfish!

Experience some of Wilmington’s best local artists with drink specials and delicious food options! 8/1: Selah Dubb; 8/8: Justin Cody Foxx; 8/15: Dos Eddies; 8/22: Crystal Fussell; 8/29: Desperado Duo; 9/5: Access 29; 9/12: Cross Creek Band; 9/19: The Casserole; 9/26: Signal Fire Acoustic. Sailfish, 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Rd.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

charity/fundraisers CARNIVAL OF HEALING

July 31, 6pm: Survivors Best Friend and Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop host a Carnival of Healing to benefit a wonderful cause! Nourishing food, delicious cocktails, and backyard games. 100% of proceeds benefit Survivors Best Friend, a non-profit organization that unites survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic abuse with animals from shelters, granting both a new leash on life! Donations and proceeds go directly towards covering adoption related costs, emotional support animal certification, and providing a supportive community for survivors. $20. Spoonfed Kitchen & Bakeshop, 1930 Eastwood Rd #105.

Tickets at eventbrite.com.

PINTS FOR A PURPOSE

July 31, 6pm: Join us on July 31st from 6-9pm in support of the local non-profit, The Coastal Land Trust! $1 of every pint purchased will be donated in an effort to conserve + protect the NC coast. Plus- WilmyWoodie Food Truck will join us from 5-9pm. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

INCLUZA PALOOZA

Aug. 3, 2pm: The inaugural Incluza Palooza at Waterline Brewing in Wilmington, NC, celebrates an inclusive Cape Fear Region where transition, employment, liberal arts, health, and social programs for persons with intellectual disabilities co-exist within our culture and society. The event features non-profit vendors selling bicycles, pottery, plants, art, and more, plus live music, live performances, film, karaoke, and food trucks. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St. waterlinebrewing.com

charity/fundraisers HOPPY PAWS

Aug. 3, 5pm, free. Join us at Good Hops Brewing to raise money for Survivors Best Friend.

The nonprofit is dedicated to uniting survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence with shelter animals. Event will feature a silent auction and raffle, with 100% of proceeds going to Survivors Best Friend! survivorsbestfriend. org. 811 Harper Ave, CB

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SERENE PATRIOT SERVICES

Aug. 3, 5pm: Kick-off event at The Brewer’s Kettle. Features food, drinks, music, games, and prizes. Food, drinks, and raffle tickets available for purchase. 4718 Oleander Dr. serenepatriotservices.com

TACT RAFFLE DRAWING AND PARTY

Aug. 3, 7pm: Thalian Association Community Theatre Presents the Dream Vacation Raffle, with the grand prie being a choice of four dream vacation destinations. 2nd Place—10 Tickets for TACT’s 2019-2020 season Only 2000 tickets are sold. Winners chosen at drawing party— raffle buyers need not be present to win. $25 ea or 5 for $100. 910-251-1788 or stop by the Thalian Office in the HBHUSO/Community Arts Center. Party held at Lakehouse at RiverLights, 4124 Watercraft Ferry Ave.

SUMMER SIZZLER 10K & 5K

Aug. 4, 7:30am: Near Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, courses through mostly shaded areas on paved running trails and over a few wooden bridges. Proceeds benefit New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Pink Ribbon Project.

Downtown Sundown concert series, presented

by Outdoor Equipped, each Friday night through Aug. 30. Free from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and touring bands.

Aug. 2, Grateful Dead tribute, 6:30-10pm. Ligon Flynn Parking Lot, 20 S. 2nd St.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE ALLEY

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

AIRLIE GARDENS CONCERTS SERIES

Airlie’s 2019 Summer Concert Series runs every 1st and 3rd Friday through September 20, 6pm-8pm. In the case of rain, Airlie not make a decision to cancel until after 4pm and post on website and Facebook page. Seating is open-lawn, and all outdoors lawn chairs are permitted. All GA and member parking at 230 Government Center Dr., with free shuttle service running continuously throughout the evening. Front Street Brewery & Noni Baca Winery will sell food & beverage items. Outside food and beverages are permitted. Aug. 2: Massive Grass. Advanced tickets only: airliegardens. org. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.

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WILMIGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Aug. 1, 10:30am: Smaller Bites Trio. The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra has established a unique artistic profile and civic stature in southeastern North Carolina. The musicians are local instrumentalists, and gifted students and faculty, selected each year by audition.

The Smaller Bites performance will feature 3 very talented local musicians from the orchestra. The repertoire will include classical takes on modern popular songs. This is a sensory friendly performance. Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org

FRIDAY NIGHT PERFORMING ARTS

Aug. 2, 7-9pm: Friday Night Performing Arts at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk features Skip Groove. Cape Fear Blvd. www.pleasureislandnc.org

BRIT FLOYD

Aug. 5, 7:30pm. Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, returns to the Wilson Center to perorm hits from The Wall, The Dark Side of the Moon and more. It’s a special 40th anniversary retrospective of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, “The Wall,” originally released in November 1979. The Wilson Center, 703 North Third St. capefearstage.com

film CINEMATIQUE PRESENTS: “NON-FICTION”

Aug. 1-2, 7pm; additional screening on Wednesday at 4pm in Thalian Hall’s Stein Theatre.Juliette Binoche and Guillame Canet reunite with acclaimed director Olivier Assayas for this wry, slyly seductive tale of sex, lies and literature. Set amidst the Bohemian intelligentsia of the Parisian publishing world, “Non-Fiction” traces the romantic and emotional fallout that results when a controversial writer begins blurring the line between fact and art. Balancing dry wit with keen observations on the tensions between art, commerce, and technology, “Non-Fiction” is a buoyant, breezy delight from a master director at his most effortlessly brilliant. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. thalianhall. org

CLASSIC FAMILY FILM

Aug. 2, 10am-noon: The Classic Family Movie at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington, NC, features The Great Muppet Caper (1981).

Rated G. Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. libguides.nhcgov.com/library

MOVIE AT THE LAKE

Movie at the Lake at Carolina Beach Lake Park features Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Concessions available. No alcohol or glass allowed. Film begins at dusk. Running time: 1 hour, 37 minutes. Rated PG. Carolina Beach Lake Park, Atlanta Ave and S lake Park Blvd. www.pleasureislandnc.org

CINEMATIQUE

Aug. 5-7, 7pm (additional screening, 4pm, Wed.): “The Last Black man In San Fransisco” is an indelibly beautiful story of love, family and loss in America from two childhood friends turned filmmakers. This cross between drama and documentary follows best friends trying to reclaim a family home. A wistful odyssey populated by skaters, squatters, street preachers, playwrights, and other locals on the margins,

“The Last Black Man in San Francisco” is a poignant and sweeping story of hometowns and how they’re made—and kept alive—by the people who love them. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. whqr.org

theatre/auditions SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

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

TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

OEDIPUS WRECKED

“Oedipus Rex” by Sophocles—the ancient Greek tragedy. Maybe you read it in class in school or are familiar with the complex? Well, we took that show, cut the boring parts, kept the inappropriate bits, and created a drinking game! “Oedipus Wrecked” showcases local acting legends Steve Vernon, J Robert Raines, Grace Carlyle Berry and Rebekah Carmichael in a theatrical immersive experience you’ll want to talk about Monday morning. Performing at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot every Sunday evening in Aug. www.revelryplayers.info; tickets can be purchased online and at the door starting at 5:30pm on show nights. 111 Grace St.

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATIONS

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

Her students include a recently divorced carpenter, a reserved high school junior, a former actress and Marty’s husband. Marty takes her “students” through various acting exercises, where they act like trees, beds and baseball gloves. Through these harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. In one exercise, they act as one another and tell their life stories. As a possible romance begins, each of the group slowly reveal themselves. Tickets: $18$25. www.bigdawgproductions.org.

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Through Aug. 24, 7pm: See review on page 21. Book by Peter DePietro, music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci, and lyrics by Tom Chiodo. Fri & Sat nights only; complimentary Valet Parking. Tickets $22-$52—3-course meal with $52 tickets. $10 off during opening weekend only. Directed by Mike Thompson, with musical direction by Linda Markas, the musical is based on everyone’s favorite board game­—a ‘whodunnit’ dinner musical that gets the audience involved on solving the mystery! TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

RUSTY’S ROMPERS

Stunning burlesque show at the Juggling Gypsy! You don’t want to miss what these amazing ladies have in store! Featuring:Polaris Van Samus, Franki Boom-Boom, Meccakhan, Lacy Blaze, Rusty Dawn. Advance tickets: $10. Day of show: $15. brownpapertickets. com/event/4298799. The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/4298799.

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BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL

Aug. 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 7:30pm; Sun. matinees, 3pm: Opera House Theatre Company presents Billy Elliot: The Musical. While living amid the angst of the 1984 miners’ strike in northern England, Billy Elliot discovers a passion for dance that unites his family, inspires his community, and changes his life forever. Based on the hit film, the score comes from none other than Elton John. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. www. thalianhall.org

AUDITIONS FOR MATILDA

Aug. 6-7: Thalian Association Community Theatre holds auditions for Matilda at the Community Arts Center in downtown Wilmington.

The production, directed by Cathy Street and choreographed by Jason Aycock, runs Sept. 27 through Oct, 6 at Thalian Hall. Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre style song to sing along with the sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St. wilmingtoncommunityarts.org

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

TINY WORLDS

Chelsea Lea’s “Tiny Worlds” on display at Waterline Brewery. Body of work explores imaginary places made inside cigar boxes. Larger than life sculptures surround miniature dioramas. ChelseaLeaMetals.com. 721 Surry St.

“ASYLUM: COLLAGES

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

MOONS

A series of photographs of real and artificial moons. by Courtney Johnson In addition to photographs of the earth’s moon, photographs were made of temporary sculptures of sand, dirt, flour, dough, papier-mâché, and clay, as well as camera-less digital and analog photographs made with moonlight. The images emphasize photography’s ability to deceive, raising questions about collective memory, belief, and reality. Tension between natural and

artificial, along with the logistics of creating detailed images of the moon’s surface, also addresses technological advancements and human impact. Coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon launch. Exhibit through Aug. 30. UNCW CAB Art Gallery, 5270 Randall Dr.

IMPRESSIONS: LOVING THE CAPE FEAR

Through Aug. 24: “Impressions: Loving the Cape Fear” art exhibit at the Bellamy Mansion Museum featuring original art by Owen Wexler. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St. bellamymansion.org

IMAGES OF DISTINCTION

Cape Fear Camera Club presents the “Best of the Best” Grand Ribbon Winners from over 400 images entered in club competitions, plus members’ images that received recognition in international competitions of the Photographic Society of America. Aces Gallery, 221 N. Front St. capefearcameraclub.org

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BRIGHT LIGHTS, BOLD STROKES

Thorugh Aug. 7: Catherine C. Martin, UNCW alumnus and accomplished expressionist painter, debuts new work in “Bright Lights, Bold Strokes.” Martin combines everything she has learned through years of painterly experience in a collection of evocative figurative, landscape, and architectural pieces. New Elements Gallery. 271 N. Front St. newelementsgallery. com

CARVED, PAINTED AND PRINTED

Featured will be custom furniture by Jack Barnes, paintings by Trey Moore, and prints by Ben Billingsley. ACME Art Studios, 711 N 5th Ave.

DETAILED COMPLEXITY

Art in Bloom Gallery features artist and printmaker Bob Bryden; artist and illustrator Heather Divoky; and painter H.M. Saffer II. Meet the artists, hear about their processes, and enjoy refreshments and live music by pianist Myron Harmon. The exhibit will be on view through September 1, 2019 with a Fourth Friday Gallery Night reception on Aug. 23 from 6-9pm. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St. aibgallery.com.

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Twenty-Two by Thirty: From the Flat Files of Gayle Tustin is a selection of mixed media artwork all in the size of 22 x 30. On display at Pinpoint Restaurant, 114 Market St. pinpointrestaurant.com

MIDSUMMER EXPRESSIONS

WHQR Public Radio’s MC Erny Gallery presents “Midsummer Expressions: Paintings by Liz Hosier and Peggy Vineyard.” Reception on Friday, Aug. 23, and the show will remain on display until September 13. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. 254 North Front Street #300. www.whqr.org.

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Two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music. Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages.

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

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BABS MCDANCE

Group classes for all levels are designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers!

We will begin the class with the basics and instruct you through a few exciting dance moves!

Mon., 7pm: International Rumba Class • Mon., 8pm: Argentine Tango • Tues., 7pm, West Coast Swing; 8pm, East Coast Swing. • Wed., 7pm, Bachata; 8pm, Hustle • Thurs., 7pm: Shag Level 1; 8pm, Shag Levels 2 and 3. All classes are $10 per person, $15 per couple, $5 for military/ students with ID. $5. • Sat., July 27, 7pm: Come out and join us for a night of Swing Dancing!

You won’t want to miss it! $10 per person, $15 per couple. Babs McDance Social Dance Club & Ballroom, 6782 Market St.

76ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

Inviting all mainstream and plus square dancers to join us for our weekly evening of dance on Thursdays from 8-9:30 pm at Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd. (entrance on Shipyard Blvd.). Cost is $5/person/dance. Join the club for $17.50/person/month.

ART OF THE IMAGE

Aug. 2, 6pm: Art in Bloom Gallery and theArtWorks of Wilmington announce a special art exhibit: “Art of the Image ’19,” a juried photographic media competition and exhibition. Seventy artists from 14 states across the United States entered the juried competition which was open to all photographers and artists submitting original photography utilizing traditional and non-traditional processes. The opening reception will also celebrate the 6th anniversary of theArtWorks. Special reception and gallery talk by juror Beth Handler Riebe on Fri., Aug. 2, 6-9pm, and a reception on Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Aug. 23, 6-9pm. On display until September 15. Free and open to the public. 200 Willard St., in S. Front District.

comedy OPEN MIC

Wildest open mic in town—anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents, performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223, after 3pm for details. jugglinggypsy.com.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

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

PRIMETIME COMEDY

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

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

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

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

DAREDEVIL IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE

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

Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

BOMBERS COMEDY OPEN MIC

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

DEAD CROW

Open mic every Thursday, 8pm. Sign up is in person, 7pm. There’s no cost to participate, and each comedian is allotted three minutes of stage time. More info? info@DeadCrowComedy.com • Aug. 2-3, 7pm/9:30pm: Based out of Los Angeles, born and raised in Long Beach, CA, Jesus Trejo can be seen on “The Late Late Show” with James Corden, Comedy Central’s “Adam Devine’s House Party,” Season 2 of “Stand-Up & Deliver” on Nuvo TV, “Uproarious” on FuseTV, and as a recurring cast member on TBS’s sitcom “SULLIVAN & SON” as Javier. deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

On exhibit: “Minnie, Clyde, Annie, Vollis: Outsider Art Rebels” through Sept. 22. Admission: $8 – $10. Exhibit features two-dimension and sculptural three-dimension art. All were created with non-traditional materials by self-taught artists and local legends Minnie Evans, Clyde Jones, Annie Hooper and Vollis Simpson. Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm (and 9pm on Thursdays). Admission is $8-$10.

• “A Time When Art Is Everywhere: teamLab,” an art collective and interdisciplinary group of programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians artists and architects, creates digital artworks that bridge art, science, technology, design and the natural world. Immersive interpretative designs, deeply rooted in Japanese art, aesthetic and history. Through Sept.

8. CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar. Brunch, Sat. and Sun., 10am-2pm; Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Thurs. 5-9pm. Museum, 10am-5pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. Until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from late 1800s-early 2000s. • Play Time!, an exhibit

that explores how we play, create, and use our imagination as children and adults. The display includes items from the museum’s historic toy collection and hands-on activities ranging from creating art to playing dress-up. Museum Popups, free with admission: July 31 & Aug. 1: Eco Adventures (in Discovery Gallery exhibit).

CF Museum, 814 Market St. capefearmuseum. com

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach.

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

WILMINGTON RR MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts.

House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www. wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered MonFri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St.

BURGWIN-WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th-19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

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

kids stuff SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING

A brief presentation about the live animals on display in the events center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Ages: 3 and up.

First Wed. of every month. $1. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

LITTLE EXPLORERS

Meet your friends in Museum Park for fun hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments, and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3-6 and adult helpers. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

STORYTIME BY THE SEA

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

MAIDES PARK SUMMER CAMP

Through Aug 16, 9am-1pm: Ages: 5-10 Cost: $15/week. (No camp the week of July 1).

Activities include: arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more! Must provide birth certificate & register in person. Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave.

CREATIVE ARTS CAMP 2019

6 weeks full of creativity and fun for campers ages 4 and up. Throughout the summer we will cover all aspects of creative arts from performing arts, technical theatre, visual arts, ceramics, filmmaking, and more! Ages 7 and up there is a full day option from 9am-4pm with a 1 hour supervised lunch from Noon - 1pm. There is no extra charge for the lunch time supervision.

Full day campers must pack their own lunch.

“Show and Share Friday” will be a variety of music numbers, dance routines, rehearsed skits/scenes, art exhibit and more put on for friends and family. Final performance at end of each camp. Camps are $85 and up. Community Arts Center in the Hannah Block Historic USO Building, 120 S. 2nd St. (corner of Orange and 2nd sts.) (910) 341-7860.

MLK SUMMER CAMPS

Through Aug. 16, Ages: 8-12, $25/week. Time: 7:45am-5:30pm ( No camp the week of July 1).

Activities : arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more! Must provide birth certificate & register in person. Space is limited. Please register early! MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th St., 910-341-7866

BELLAMY MANSION MUSEUM CAMPS

was like in the 19th century, experiment with green cleaning/building techniques, and even conduct an archaeological dig! Cost is $120 per camper and includes daily snack and lunch, camp supplies, admission to outside activities and a t-shirt. Space is limited! Register your camper: Leslie at 910-251-3700 ext. 305 or lmorton@bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

BASKETBALL CLINICS

Through Aug. 21: Cost: $30 for 7 sessions ( total cost) Ages: 10 - 14. Times: 6:30 - 8 pm.

910-341-0057 for more information. MLK Center, 401 S. 8th St.

FENCING CAMPS

All fencing equipment is supplied by the association. Camp cost is $195 plus $10 USA Fencing membership if you are not already a member. Membership will be good through July 31, 2020. Students need to provide their own lunch. Camp will provide snacks, water, and gatorade. Camp is for ages 8-18. Camp hours 9am-5pm, Mon.-Thurs., 9am – 3pm, Friday. Advanced Epee, July 29-Aug. 2 and 5-9.

Tileston Gym, 412 Ann St.

WATER WORKS

Week-long, half-day summer camps for 7 and 8-year-olds (July 15-19) are available. Kids will learn about how a museum works, history, architecture, preservation, and restoration.

Other activities include a tour of the private collections at the Cape Fear Museum, a visit to the Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens and a boat trip up the Cape Fear River with Wilmington Water Tours. They will explore what life

HAPPY WATERMELON DAY!

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

SUPER KIDS

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

BIG KID DAYS

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

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

CARNIVOROUS PLANT HIKE

July 31, 6pm; Aug. 4, 10am: Join the park ranger from Carolina Beach State Park to

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learn about the diversity of carnivorous plants in southeastern NC and what NC State Parks is doing to protect them. Ages: 5 and up. Free.

Halyburton Park Event Center, 4099 S 17th St.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS

Aug. 4, 10am: From novice to a long-time nature lover, everyone will appreciate the birdlife our area has to offer. Join us for an hour and a half birding excursion while enjoying a continental breakfast on board. The Cape Fear area is a perfect spot for our feathered friends, as they are either nesting for winter or stopping by on their journey south. You have the expertise of three bird guides aboard to help you spot and identify the bird species on this one-of-akind Cape Fear River tour! Children 12 & under: $13; adults, $26. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S Water St.

recreational WALK WITH A DOC

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

WB SCENIC TOURS

Thurs., 10:30am: WB Scenic Tours birding boat cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek.

Guided eco-cruises are educational boat tours

designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. Topics explained during the boat ride will include: salt marsh function, wetland plants, and strong emphasis on shorebird/water bird ecology and identification. Birding tours are best when scheduled at low tide. • Sunset Tour of WB, Thurs., 5pm: Sunset with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours departs from the Blockade Runner Dock.

Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset—it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also, from experience, this is the best time to sight dolphins in the bay. RSVP: 910-200-4002 or wbst3000@gmail.com. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HIKES AND BIRDING

First Friday bird hikes, ages 5/up; free. We’ll search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Halyburton, 4099. S. 17th St.

FIRST FRIDAY BIRD HIKES

Aug. 2, 9am: Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants and point out year-round bird species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. 5 and up, free. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St.

TEEN GAME NIGHT

Ages: 13-17. Free, 6-9pm. Video games, board

games, other activities and refreshments.

Pre-registration required. MLK Center, 401 S. 8th St. 910-341-7866. wilmingtonrecreation. com. MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th St.

FREE RUNNING CLINICS

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

EARLY FLIGHT EXCURSION

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

WILMINGTON SHARKS BASEBALL

July 31, 7pm: Wilmington Sharks square off against Edenton Steamers (Wednesday) and the Morehead City Marlins (Thursday) in Coastal Plain League games at Buck Hardee Field. Buck Hardee Field—Legion Sports Complex, 2149 Carolina Beach Rd.

AUDOBON BIRD WALK

Aug. 5, 9am: Hosted by Audubon NC Wrightsville Beach Bird Stewards. View the nesting colony of black skimmers, terns and American oystercatchers. Stewards will have spotting scopes and visual aids to share the challenges beach nesting birds face when incubating eggs and raising chicks on the hot sand and busy beach. Parking lot requires a fee. Wrightsville Beach (Public Access 43), Jack Parker Blvd

classes/seminars CRAFTEEN MINI GARDENS

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

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

SEASIDE YOGA

Wed., 8am: Join a certified teacher in our seaside gardens for a relaxing morning yoga practice. Perfect for all levels of experience.

One hour practice. We partner with Longwave Yoga to provide relaxing and memorable yoga experiences daily at the resort. Blockade Runner Beach Resort. 275 Waynick Blvd.

COMMUNITY YOGA

Join Longwave Yoga teachers on the 1st Saturday of each month as we come together as a community to support Plastic Ocean Project. Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class on the

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Whole Foods Market patio followed by a pint of kombucha, locally crafted by Panacea Brewing Co. Register day of at Whole Foods: $20 cash, BYOM (bring your own mat). Proceeds benefit Plastic Ocean Project, a local nonprofit with a mission to educate through field research, implement progressive outreach initiatives, and incubate solutions to address the global plastic pollution problem.

TWEEN YOGA

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

FULL MOON BEACH YOGA

Surround yourself in nature in our full moon beach yoga class. Move and breathe to the sounds of mother ocean. Bathe in the light of the moon. Leave your mat at home. We recommend that you bring a beach towel. We will meet on the sand at Tennessee Avenue in Carolina Beach. All levels welcome. Preregister for this class; $16 drop-in or use your class pass.

Salty Dog Yoga & Surf, 915 A North Lake Park Blvd. www.saltydogyogasurf.com

MEDITATE AND CHILL

Join Jesse Stockton, Rachael Kinsey, Alexis Abbate + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm, Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath. Relax. Let go. $10; no need to register in advance. 507 Castle St.

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ACRYILC PAINTING CLASS

July 31, 7pm: Workshop, led by local artist Trippi Flowers, focused on beach scenes.

Leave with your own completed painting and new knowledge of techniques! $20 includes canvas, supplies (paint, paintbrushes, easel), and instruction. Max # of students: 10.

Pre-register through the FB event page. $25 door admission, if available. Portal City, 1148 Shipyard Blvd.

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Aug. 2, 9-11am: Online ServSafe Manager Certification Exams will be offered 9am-11am at New Hanover County Public Library in Monkey Junction on the first Friday of the every month.

Appot. rqd. 910-617-4791. New Hanover County Pine Valley Branch Library, 3802 S. College Rd. www.servsafe.com

AURA PHOTOGRAPHY

Aug. 3 , 10am-2pm, $45: What color is your aura? How can knowing your aura colors and what they mean help you? Schedule your 20 minute aura photography session with Diane Young to find out! During your session, you will receive a full 8+ page PDF report which will include your aura photo and a detailed explanation of your aura colors according to where they appear in your field. Diane will also provide a brief explanation of your personal report.

Reserve your 20 minute aura session today! $45; $10 cash deposit due at time of registration. Salty Dog Yoga & Surf, 915 A North Lake Park Blvd. saltydogyogasurf.com

BEGINNER POI WORKSHOP

Aug. 3, 6:30-8pm, $45: Learn the basics of poi spinning, body movement, and stage presence from Pyrosapien of Komorebi Fire Arts!

Includes the hour and a half instruction and a set of practice poi to take home as you continue the journey! Pre-reg recommended on the Facebook event page. Day-of-ticket sales are $50 if available. Max students per class is 10.

Portal City, 1148 Shipyard Blvd.

lectures/literary KURE BEACH TURTLE TALK

Turtle Talk is held every Monday beginning June 10 through Aug. 26 from 7pm-8pm. The program is held at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park and Pavilion. Learn about local nesting sea turtles with the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

GOOD READ, GREAT NIGHT DOWNTOWN

Through July 31: Everyone loves a good book and the CAM Museum Shop has great books!For each book purchase you make at the Museum Shop during the month of July, you will receive an entry to win a double-deck of book-themed playing cards by Piatnik, plus one night’s stay at the Top Shelf: A Literary Loft above Old Books on Front Street ($250 value).

Museum Shop is open on Thursday until 9pm.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. ameronartmuseum.org

clubs/notices BIKE NIGHT

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

Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr.

PCYP

No membership required; all ages and professions welcome. Look for PCYP Ambassadors with silver name tags to get acquainted. Free food, networking, raffles, business-casual attire. Dates: Aug. 21 hosted by True Blue Butcher and Table, sponsored by Live Oak Dental; September 18 hosted by KBT Realty Group—associated with Keller Williams and Cavik Insurance, sponsored by TBD; October hosted by Hanover Lakes by Bill Clark Homes; November 20 hosted by Poe’s Tavern—Wrightsville Beach; Dec 4 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington/Mayfaire; December 13 Members Only Christmas Party, sponsored by River Landing,hosted by St Thomas Preservation Hall/City Club. Memberships: $25-$35. https://pcyp.thrivecart. com/annual-membership. RiverLights, 109 Pier Master Point #100 TOXIC NIGHTJARS Book and Beer Release, Aug. 3, 2pm, free.

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

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Sunsets 8pm ~ Moonrises 7:50pm

Friday & Saturday • 9am (1hr. 45 min.)

Watch the sky sparkle with stars and a glorious moon after the sun sets over the Cape Fear River. Don’t miss this special opportunity!

Join us on this narrated journey up the NE Cape Fear River where you will get up close to nature & wildlife. Especially osprey! What better way to learn about osprey than to come out with us and watch them in their natural surroundings.

Everyone should experience this amazing and resilient predator for themselves!

Have been seeing up to 2 dozen!

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There will be a sign. Nothing Bundt Cakes will be on premises with samples to help soak up the suds. All cash proceeds from book sales will be donated to Heifer International. Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N 4th St. facebook.com/ events/470313860197076

ASTRONOMY PROGRAM

Aug. 3, 8pm: Cape Fear Astronomy Society presents an Astronomy Program at the Carolina Beach State Park Visitor Center. Attendees will learn about the night skies by using telescopes set up for viewing planets, stars and more. Check the weather as the program will be canceled due to poor viewing conditions. Park, 1010 State Park Rd.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer. www.fermental.net 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.

POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

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

Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

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

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH FARMERS MKT

Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market meets Monday mornings through Sept. 30 near Seawater Lane at the town’s municipal grounds.

The market features vendors offering fresh and local produce, plus flowers, crafts, bread and other baked items, herbs, dairy products, meat and seafood, treats for dogs and more. Free parking. Municipal Lane.

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat., 8am-1pm: Local farmers, growers, producers and artisans to sell their goods directly to consumers, to encourage and promote the use of locally-grown farm products and artisan offerings. Vegetables, herbs, plants, annuals, perennials, native plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, NC wines, dog treats, eggs, honey, goat cheeses, seafood, kombucha, meats, ma-

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Artisan works of handmade jewelry, woodwork, silkscreen t-shirts & totes, photography, bath & body products, pet accessories, pottery, drawings and more. N. Water St. in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the beautiful Cape Fear River. riverfrontfarmersmarket.org.

SWEET N SAVORY WINE TASTING

Wed, 5-8pm: Sample some of the most delicious wines you can try for free with optional $25 food pairing, designed specifically to go with each wine. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7 pm with his cool jazz styles. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Pl.

FISH FRY

Aug. 2, 11am-7pm: The Fish Fry and More at American Legion Post 10 in Wilmington features the following options: fish plate (two pieces of fish, 1-piece refill); deviled crab plate (three pieces of crab, no refill); half of a baked chicken plate; or a Combination plate (two pieces of fish, one crab, no refill). Slaw, hush puppies, potatoes, coffee, tea and water provided.

Homemade desserts available to purchase for $2 a slice. Delivery of 10 or more plates within the Wilmington City limits. 702 Pine Grove Rd. https://alpost10nc.org.

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MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR

Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast. This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4-mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecology. Adult $45 Child $25 RSVP: 910-200-4002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

OFF THE RECORD TOURS

Thurs., 6:30pm: Start your weekend early with gallery tours led by museum staff that are sometimes irreverent and silly, but always provide a charming and engaging behind-thescenes perspective on current exhibitions.

But what if I’m really thirsty before the tour?

Join us for happy hour beforehand to loosen up your brain and chat about art. Brown Wing.

CAM Members: Free, non-members. Museum admission. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

WALKING TOUR OF THE HISTORIC CAROLINA BEACH

LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90-minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours, 6:30pm/8:30pm. Admission. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-7941866. hauntedwilmington.com

BELLAMY MANSION

mies, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bella-

Aug. 6, 10am: Boardwalk meets at the Visitors Bureau Kiosk just south of the new Hampton Inn and features members of the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society leading a 50-minute tour into the past, answering questions like: Where did the “birth of the Shag” take place? Did you know there was a movie theater called The Wave on the Boardwalk? How long has Britt’s Donuts been on the Boardwalk, and has it always been in the same place? Why was the Red Apple so popular? Where was the largest dance floor south of Washington DC located? $10 donation.

Children under 12 tour free. Cape Fear Blvd.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

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

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great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area. Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

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

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

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

PFLAG

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

COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a six-week, no-cost grief program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner in Wilmington on Wed. through Aug. 14. The group will meet 10 a.m. to noon at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-7991 to register. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, Lower Cape Fear Hospice is here to help. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavillion, 1406 Physicians Dr.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Those with Multiple Sclerosis, families and friends welcome. Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., at the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, 2131 S. 17th St. (behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital). Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne (910) 232-2033 or Burt (910) 383-1368.

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ARIES (Mar. 21–April 19)

After analyzing unusual animal behavior, magnetic fluctuations, outbreaks of mayhem on Twitter, and the position of the moon, a psychic has foretold a moderate earthquake will rumble through St. Louis, Missouri, in the coming weeks. I don’t agree with her prophecy. I have a prediction of my own: Using data about how cosmic forces are conspiring to amuse and titillate your rapture chakra, I predict a major lovequake for many Aries between now and August 20. I suggest you start preparing immediately. How? Brainstorm about adventures and breakthroughs that will boost exciting togetherness. Get yourself in the frame of mind to seek out collaborative catharses that evoke both sensory delights and spiritual insights.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

I predict between now and the end of the year, a Libran genetic engineer will create a new species of animal called a dat. A cross between a cat and a dog, it will have the grace, independence, and vigilance of a Persian cat and the geniality, loyalty, and ebullient strength of a golden retriever. Its stalking skills will synthesize the cat’s and dog’s different styles of hunting.

I also predict that in the coming months, you will achieve greater harmony between the cat and dog aspects of your own nature, thereby acquiring some of the hybrid talents of the dat.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

“Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are,” wrote Taurus philosopher José Ortega y Gasset. You could use that idea to achieve a finer grade of peace and grace in the coming weeks. The navel-gazing phase of your yearly cycle has begun, which means you’ll be in closest alignment with cosmic rhythms if you get to know yourself much better. One of the best ways to do that is to analyze what you pay most attention to. Another excellent way is to expand and refine and tenderize your feelings for what you pay most attention to.

Scorpio poet Marianne Moore (1887–1972) won the Pulitzer Prize and several other prestigious awards. She was a rare poet who became a celebrity.

That’s one of the reasons why the Ford car company asked her to dream up interesting names for a new model they were manufacturing. Alas, Ford decided the 43 possibilities she presented were too poetic, and rejected all of them. But some of Moore’s names are apt descriptors for the roles you could and should play in the phase you’re beginning, so I’m offering them for your use. Here they are: 1. Anticipator. 2. The Impeccable. 3. Tonnere Alifère (French term for “winged thunder”). 4. Tir á l’arc (French term for “bull’s eye”). 5. Regina-Rex (Latin terms for “queen” and “king”).

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano wrote that in Havana, people refer to their friends as “mi sangre,” my blood, or “mi tierra,” my country. In Caracas, he reported, a friend might be called “mi llave,” my key, or “mi pana,” my bread. Since you are in the alliance-boosting phase of your cycle, Gemini, I trust that you will find good reasons to think of your comrades as your blood, your country, your key, or your bread. It’s a favorable time for you to get closer, more personal, and more intimate. The affectionate depths are calling to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Your emotional intelligence is so strong right now that I bet you could alleviate the pain of a loved one even as you soothe a long-running ache of your own. You’re so spiritually alluring, I suspect you could arouse the sacred yearning of a guru, saint, or bodhisattva. You’re so interesting, someone might write a poem or story about you. You’re so overflowing with a lust for life that you might lift people out of their ruts just by being in their presence. You’re so smart you could come up with at least a partial solution to a riddle whose solution has evaded you for a long time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

The Queen of North America and Europe called me on the phone. At least that’s how she identified herself. “I have a message for your Leo readers,” she told me. “Why Leo?” I asked. “Because I’m a Leo myself,” she replied, “and I know what my tribe needs to know right now.” I said, “OK. Give it to me.” “Tell Leos to always keep in mind the difference between healthy pride and debilitating hubris,” she said. “Tell them to be dazzlingly and daringly competent without becoming bossy and egomaniacal. They should disappear their arrogance but nourish their mandate to express leadership and serve as a role model. Be shiny and bright but not glaring and blinding.

Be irresistible but not envy-inducing.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Congrats, Virgo! You are beginning the denouement of your yearly cycle.

Anything you do to resolve lingering conflicts and finish up old business will yield fertile rewards. Fate will conspire benevolently in your behalf as you bid final goodbyes to the influences you’ll be smart not to drag along with you into the new cycle that will begin in a few weeks. To inspire your holy work, I give you this poem by Virgo poet Charles Wright: “Knot by knot I untie myself from the past / And let it rise away from me like a balloon. / What a small thing it becomes. / What a bright tweak at the vanishing point, blue on blue.”

It’s conceivable that in one of your past lives you were a pioneer who made the rough 2,170-mile migration via wagon train from Missouri to Oregon in the 1830s. Or maybe you were a sailor who accompanied the Viking Leif Eriksson in his travels to the New World five hundred years before Columbus. Is it possible you were part of the team assembled by Italian diplomat Giovanni da Pian del Carpine, who journeyed from Rome to Mongolia in the thirteenth century? Here’s why I’m entertaining these thoughts, Sagittarius: I suspect that a similar itch to ramble and explore and seek adventure may rise up in you during the coming weeks. I won’t be surprised if you consider making a foray to the edge of your known world.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

When the dinosaurs died off 65 million years ago, the crocodiles didn’t.

They were around for 135 million years before that era, and are still here now. Why? “They are extremely tough and robust,” says croc expert James Perran Ross. Their immune systems “are just incredible.” Maybe best of all, they “learn quickly and adapt to changes in their situation.” In accordance with the astrological omens, I’m naming the crocodile as your creature teacher for the coming weeks. I suspect you will be able to call on a comparable version of their will to thrive. (Read more about crocs: tinyurl.com/ ToughAndRobust.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“My only hope is that one day I can love myself as much as I love you.”

Poet Mariah Gordon-Dyke wrote that to a lover, and now I’m offering it to you as you begin your Season of Self-Love. You’ve passed through other Seasons of Self-Love in the past, but none of them has ever had such rich potential to deepen and ripen your self-love. I bet you’ll discover new secrets about how to love yourself with the same intensity you have loved your most treasured allies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“Poems can bring comfort,” writes Piscean poet Jane Hirshfield. “They let us know . . . that we are not alone—but they also unseat us and make us more susceptible, larger, elastic. They foment revolutions of awareness and allow the complex, uncertain, actual world to enter.” According to my understanding of upcoming astrological omens, Pisces, life itself will soon be like the poems Hirshfield describes: unruly yet comforting; a source of solace but also a catalyst for transformation; bringing you healing and support but also asking you to rise up and reinvent yourself. Sounds like fun!

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