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MUSIC>> With a new bluegrass album in tow, Robert Earl Keen will bring more than 30 years of song, humor and storytelling to the Brooklyn Arts Center on July 10.

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FILM>> ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ welcomes back a lazy cast for a mega-flop movie, earning some chuckles from Anghus but no stars.

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NEWS>>LIVE LOCAL

LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL:

Building communities together, with all voices representing the past and present • Meherrin (Hertford and surrounding counties)

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

• Occaneechi Band of Saponi Nation (Alamance and surrounding counties) • Waccamaw-Siouan (Columbus and Bladen counties) How is it possible I overlooked this?

So, I set out looking for books written by Native North Carolinians. There are several Native American writers who have achieved significant commercial success and literary recognition over the last few years: Louise Erdrich, Leslie Marmon Silko and Sherman Alexie are probably most well-known.

UNTO THESE HILLS: The outdoor drama of the Cherokee people has been updated from Kermit Hunter’s original script by Linda Squirrel, to tell the story from the Cherokee people’s perspective. Photo by Billy Hathorn

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o I was staring at a pile of books on my staircase, making mental sorting notes, when I had a moment of realization that sent me on spiral for the next few weeks. Ever had that happen?

One moment you are just going through the to-do list and the next something that had never occurred before consumed your waking thoughts? Like the moment the veil drops and your oblivious privilege becomes shockingly apparent.

For the last several years I have been working steadily toward building NC writer’s-themed lodging on the second floor above the bookstore. The plan for the very long staircase to get to the second floor includes decorating individual stair

risers with spines of books by NC writers so that it looks like a stack of books people climb upon when entering the apartment.

So I began assembling the 26 books for each of the risers and made sure at least 13 of the authors were female, and that I had a good representation of African American writers and gay writers. While looking at the selections, it felt like Archangel Michael hit me in the head with the sword: In spite of the large communities of both Lumbee and the Eastern Band of Cherokee in North Carolina, I did not have a single title selected to represent Native American writers.

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None, however, are from North Carolina. How is it possible we have the largest Native American population east of the Mississippi, and I, of all people, can’t name one Native American writer from our state? Well, that turned out not to be entirely true. Once I spent time meditating upon it, Sequoyah came to mind. If you ever find yourself in Cherokee with a free evening, do yourself a favor and go see “Unto These Hills,” the outdoor drama of the Eastern Band of The Chreokee. Kermit Hunter wrote the original script in the late 1940s (the show opened in 1950). A few years ago Linda Squirrel rewrote it. A key story element is that of Sequoyah, who created the Cherokee syllabary, codifying a written language for the spoken Cherokee language. Moutainside Theatre has huge illuminated lanterns of the syllabary, projecting images of the Cherokee language onto theatregoers as they head to their seats. It’s a pretty damn powerful image.

I tracked down a book about Sequoyah are recognized in name only). According to the NC Pedia we actually have the and syllabary published by UNC Press. largest American Indian population east But I thought, Surely there must be more.

In fact, there is. of the Mississippi!

Perhaps one of the more interesting From The NC Pedia, the State of North books is written by former UNC Pembroke Carolina recognizes eight tribes: Chancellor Joseph Oxendine: “Ameri• Eastern Band of Cherokee (tribal res- can Indian Sports Heritage.” That’s not ervation in the mountains) a surprising topic for a man who played • Coharie (Sampson and Harnett coun- baseball professionally for the Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League for three years. ties) There also are collections of legends, • Lumbee (Robeson and surrounding myths and traditional stories, and a lot of counties) poetry by contemporary Native American • Haliwa-Saponi (Halifax and Warren writers in NC. I won’t go through each and counties) every book. But there is a larger point to • Sappony (Person County) discuss here.

I think Alice Walker hit it on the head.

I interviewed her when she came to speak in Wilmington a couple of years ago when we were in the middle of “The Color Purple” controversy in Brunswick County. At the same time a complaint was being discussed regarding Sherman Alexie’s “Diary of a Part Time Indian.”

When I asked her to comment on the issue, she responded: “I think Indians are probably not expected to be speaking—they thought they killed all of them. I think, for some people in the US, whenever an Indian speaks it’s shocking they are still here, and doubly shocking they have an opinion and relay it. The myths that people are attached to about Native Americans and what happened to them has unraveled.”

I have to say, at the time I was struck by her pull-no-punches response and part of me wondered if it was a little over the top. After several weeks of actively searching out recognized writing by Native North Carolinians, I think she’s right.

The significance of Native Americans to the history of North Carolina cannot be understated. Wow! In gut-wrenching ways, we can miss the mark on remembering and honoring it. Let’s just look at “The Trail of Tears.”

Andrew Jackson, born in the Waxhaw area of the NC/SC border, instigates the Indian Removal Act when in office. More than 10,000 people died travelling from Tribal Lands to what is now Oklahoma. In modern terms this is comparable to ethnic cleansing—or genocide (pick a term you can live with). That includes people from North Carolina. The events leading up to this and the reality of facing the Removal Act formed the major thrust of “Unto These Hills.” The original script was written by Kermit Hunter who also wrote the original script for “Horn in the West,” the outdoor drama in Boone, NC. “Horn in the West” also underwent a significant script rewrite in the last few years.

I have an acquaintance who used to perform in “Unto These Hills” who commented that they have ruined Kermit Hunter’s script with the revisions. The more I think about it, though, the point of Linda Squirrel’s changes to script has been to tell the story of the Cherokee people from their own voices—rather than a story perceived by an outsider interpreting what has been told to him. When I talked with one of the producers of “Horn in the West” as to why the script was changed, he explained by 2014 a 1950s sensibility was no longer relevant or appropriate. Perhaps the Cherokee feel a white man interpreting their story in 1950 could use some updating? Is that such an awful opinion to act upon—to own one’s own story?

Likewise, probably the most well-known and frequently read book on the genocide our seventh president is remembered for comes with NC novelist John Ehle’s 1968 non-fiction book, “Trail of Tears: The Rise and Fall of the Cherokee Nation.” Again, it’s a book written by an outsider on the story of the Cherokee people. Don’t doubt the level of insensitivity we are capable of—Hwy 74 is the Andrew Jackson Highway, which takes us right through Lumberton (of the Lumbee) and into the Cherokee reservation. That is tantamount to naming the main highway into Tel Aviv “Eichmann Way.” I talk with a lot of visitors about history in North Carolina and by and large people associate us with the War Between the States. For European settlers, history goes back to a fascinating and highly varied colonial Life. But our Native North Carolinians have a much longer view of the home we all now share. How deeply could our perception of the communities we live in change if we actually heard other voices illuminate the past and present, to shine a different light on our future together?

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NEWS>>OP-ED

MAKE AMERICA HAPPY: Pursuit of happiness, well-being and PERMA BY: MARK BASQUILL

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rightsville Beach is a great place to find happiness. Meandering through smiling faces around the Fourth of July, I thanked Thomas Jefferson for standing with “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Earlier versions of the Declaration of Independence included “Pursuit of property.” Thomas struggled with the final draft, but in the end chose to drop property and keep the happy. If Jefferson were around today, he might have written about pursuing well-being and PERMA along with happiness.

“Only money, right?”

Robert Kennedy also was cynical about using money as the primary metric of our national growth and development. In a March 1968 speech at the University of Kansas, he criticized using the Gross Domestic Product as the primary measure of our national health:

“It measures neither our wit nor our courage, neither our wisdom nor our learning, neither our compassion nor our devotion to our country; it measures everything in short, except that which makes life worthwhile. And I wandered the strand and noticed a ragged it can tell us everything about America except old woman sunning herself on the bench near why we are proud that we are Americans.” the marker for beach access point 20 off East Even if Robert Kennedy, Jefferson and Fayetteville Street. A small dog (an illegal Diogenes are on to something, how do we alien) and a lit lamp were by her side. She measure happiness? Well-being? And if we wore a ragged red ball cap on which “Make could develop metrics, who would be foolAmerica Great Again” had been corrected to ish enough to weave those touchy-feely read “Make America Happy Again.” metrics into real-life governments and seriI smiled. “Is there anything I can do for ous organizations? you?”

Psychologist Martin Seligman suggests The woman tilted her head and smirked. “A key factors of well-being can be measured. little to the left kid—you’re blocking the sun.” He started out studying depression, but for the past 20 years has conducted studies I shuffled left and kept my hands away from on optimism, resilience and happiness. The the mutt. “What’s your name?” whole field of “positive psychology” focuses more on cultivating an understanding of men“Call me Die,” the eccentric woman said. tal health, rather than merely keeping us alive “Die?” I asked. and off the proverbial ledge.

“Not good enough for you?” Die snickered.

Seligman’s PERMA factors aren’t aca“Same as it ever was. Young bucks always demic and inaccessible. “Positive emotion” wanting more. Greedy SOBs. Out to conquer is what most of us think of as “happy.” But the world. Call me Diogenes, then.”

PERMA also includes “engagement” (that “What’s with the lid?” I chuckled. feeling of actually being present) in flow. “Re“I lost my Bobby McFerrin cap at a politi- lationships” reflect that we are social beings cal rally when a guy with an orange rug on and happiness is best shared. “Meaning” rehis head throws this. Needed a little work, flects an understanding that finding joy also but it’ll do. The little orange rugrat reminded means finding purpose greater than the self. me of Alexander the way he was hung up on “Achievement” reflects an understanding that ‘Great.’ Alexander the Great? Alexander the we humans need challenges. Happiness isn’t Dissatisfied and Un-Grateful, Alexander Miss easy but may become more measurable. the Point was what he was,” she grumbled.

“Pretty cynical.” I smiled.

“So they say.” She winked. “If happiness is the question, acquisition isn’t the answer. Acquisition of power. Acquisition of wealth. Money’s easy to count. But does it really make anyone happy?”

What self-respecting organizations would develop policies to measure and pursue PERMA? Australia, New Zealand, England, and the European Union are a few. Even the US Army teaches Seligman’s model because it recognizes there is far more to being an effective soldier than simply not dying.

I started whistling “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” glad to have spent a day at the beach with Dio“No! Hedonists give happiness a bad genes, Jefferson and Kennedy, re-committed name.” She smiled. Her dog barked. “Move to the pursuit of PERMA, and unashamedly along, I’ve got work to do. It’s a tough busi- cultivating a habitat for happiness. ness trying to find an honest man.”

“You’re a hedonist, then?” I queried.

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I shrugged, smiled and made my way back to the car to find a ticket.

vacy in forcing him into surgery to remove the marbles he had implanted in his penis before going behind bars in 2008. King did not allege that he misses the marbles but only that he had chosen body-modification and that the surgery was against his will, causing pain upon touch (or whenever it gets cold, or rains or snows). Prison officials initially ordered the surgery because it was unclear that the objects were not contraband.

LONGTIME RECURRING THEME PEAKS

In May, an apparently devout woman named Katy Vasquez of Winter Park, Florida, posted a sincerely written entry on Facebook (and told Huffington Post in an interview) that she had just seen a “sign from God”—a cross—as a smudge in her infant’s soiled diaper. “I prayed to God for a sign that everything would be OK,” she gushed to the reporter. “It might not be the prettiest sign, but he put it where he knew I’d see it.” (Hence, News of the Weird retires the recurring theme begun in the 1980s with Jesus in a rust stain on an abandoned refrigerator.)

FINE POINTS OF THE LAW

To their great surprise, Sophie Scafidi and friends, on an outing in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, in June, learned that a man spying on and photographing them through a camera lens hidden in a Gatorade bottle painted black was not violating any law. Although the lens was rigged

to the man’s phone, which contained beach photos, including some of children, police informed Scafidi that even surreptitious photography in sleazy circumstances, as long as done on public property, was legal—and that the only law broken in the incident was by the person who snatched the “camera” to show police.

A court in Canberra, Australia, found Wesley King not guilty of a 2014 burglary despite his DNA’s having been found at the crime scene—on underpants containing his fresh feces. Wrote Chief Justice Helen Murrell in June: There is a “reasonable possibility” that the burglar was someone else who was wearing unwashed underwear that had previously been worn by the accused. (Thus, she found King not guilty of all charges.)

In June, a federal appeals court revived Adrian King’s lawsuit against the Huttonsville Correctional Center in West Virginia for emotional distress and invasion of pri-

WEIRD SCIENCE

Medical Daily, in a May review of recent cases, noted progress in dealing with Cotard’s syndrome—a disorder that leads patients to believe they have no blood or vital body parts—or feeling as if they are dead (or may as well be). Studies show one in about 200 psychiatric patients exhibit the symptoms, and one doctor, describing a brain scan of his patient, said brain activity resembled that of a person in a coma or under anesthesia. Cotard’s, also known as walking corpse syndrome, leads patients to thus avoid eating or bathing (asking themselves, why bother?).

Awwwww: The Sacramento (California) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals put out a call for help in April after stray kittens were found dumped in a yard, with only two still alive but nearly blind with eye infections and needing animal blood for a serum that might save the eyes. The call was “answered” by the rescue dog Jemmie. After Jemmie’s blood “donation” (not

a transfusion, since the blood went only to make the serum), vets reported saving one eye of one of the kittens, earning Jemmie a “special” reward. (Said vet Sarah Varanini, “There’s nothing in life (Jemmie) likes more than kittens.”)

REDNECK CHRONICLES

At the monthly pro wrestling show in Ringgold, Georgia, in June, Patricia Crowe, 59, apparently having had enough of “bad guy” Paul Lee, reportedly jumped into the ring to rescue “good guy” Iron Mann, whom Lee had “tied up” and been beating with a chair. First, she cut Mann loose with her knife and then pulled a loaded handgun on Lee (and was eventually arrested by sheriff’s deputies). Crowe admitted that Lee’s earlier “mean” banter with ringside patrons had unnerved her, especially when he told Crowe to sit her “toothless self back down.”

COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS

(1) A former Malaysian legislator (Mr. S. Manikavasagam), who was charged in June with taking a bribe worth about US$7,300 from a contractor, claimed innocence—that somehow a package of money was thrown into his car as he drove down a city street.

(2) A woman in Goldsboro, North Carolina, acquired a freezer from her neighbor several months ago but said she hadn’t looked inside until May, when she discovered parts of a dead body (and called authorities). She said the neighbor had discouraged her from opening the freezer because “a church” was using it as a “time capsule.”

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A NEW DAY, A NEW SONG: Robert Earl Keen brings bluegrass, Americana and more to BAC BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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ow many shows have you been to that you know you’re just getting the same crap you listened to last night?” Robert Earl Keen asks me point blank over the phone. At this point in our phone call, filled with metaphorical observations and satire, I suggest his next project be a comedy album. But that’s for another day.

The singer-songwriter is first an entertainer in any endeavor, any stage and any role. Voices of the West in San Antonio asked Keen to be a guest lecturer, wherein he spoke for an hour and ended with a standing ovation. Something, he says he could get used to. “It wouldn’t hurt to get one those $100,000 that the Clintons get for talking,” he quips. “I’ve seen some of those lectures and they are boring . . . I can do that and take that check with pride, and I will flat-out entertain those people. They will enjoy it!”

Keen’s been around for roughly three decades, capturing hits here and there with his storytelling style in folk/country/ Americana. In any respect, the Texan says entertaining is job he’s always been drawn to.

“Truthfully I think it’s my propensity to hang in there,” he says of long-term career. “I’ve been here doing this for 30 years with bands across the country from the out house to the White House, and . . . I have more and more fans coming up to me saying they got turned on to my music last year or six months ago.”

Despite his long career and status in the Americana community—including a Texas Heritage Songwriters Association Hall of Famer and 2015 recipient of BMI’s Troubadour Award to honors songwriters—Keen’s noticed more traction in recent years. “If I was stock I’d say you might not buy be now because I’m too expensive,” Keen jokes. “Things are way up and I hope they continue that way. . . .

The word is certainly out.”

NO JOKE: Robert Earl Keen’s humor in song and storytelling heads to BAC for July 10 show. Courtesy photo.

His latest album, “Happy Prisoner: The Bluegrass Sessions” (2015), made 2015’s Top 5 album list at Americana Radio and Billboard’s No. 2 album on the Bluegrass Album chart. “Happy Prisoner” is his first all-bluegrass record and represents continuous progression and expansion of his catalog.

“I’ve never been limited,” he says. “I’m

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a little bit more flexible—I’m not saying I’m better, but I always have been more flexible lyrically . . . I believe it’s been good and bad. Sometimes people like to hear what’s consistent with your sound and their idea of a song, but I get bored.

So I’m always doing something different, and if you consider yourself an artist, really, your job is always pushing the envelop.”

Despite the success of “Happy Prisoner,” Keen refuses to be pigeonholed.

He doesn’t want his shows to be predictable. “I’ve seen people ruin their careers by playing the same set, and then nobody wants to see them anymore,” he says. “I’m there to light the fuse and set the room on fire.”

Keen never knows what songs he’ll choose to balance a set list until his first soundcheck. As he’s playing a song with his band for sound and precision, he’s also gauging the room. From a small bar or honky tonk to a larger venue or festival stage, each are better served with something different.

“I usually think, This will work. This will work. This will not work,” he tells. “Some of it is totally by association and some is totally about getting a vibe. What would this group of people like? What kind of people are going to be here? Then I go back, put a set list together, and put it out there.”

it,” he explains. “If we’re talking about a standard format of either a country or pop song, we’ve got a verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, verse, chorus, chorus. So when you get to the part for the next verse and chorus, a lot of times you’ve actually kind of crapped out on the idea—you’re just sort of adding on stuff and putting more onions in the stew. All I want to do is say what I want to say about this particular subject and then I want to stop.”

Keen’s already getting ready for the next project, with a collection of songs and narrative coming together. Without too many details to share just yet, he knows he wants to present them in a different way. “I just haven’t figured that out yet,” he adds.

Robert Earl Keen’s happily back out on the road, which will soon bring him to The Brooklyn Arts Center on July 10.

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It doesn’t end there, either. Keen’s philosophy for a good show is to figure out the audience and entertain them. Not the other way around.

“The great thing is [my band and I have] been playing together so long that if a song turns to crap [during the show], I can turn around to my bass player and start calling out something else,” he says.

“In sports it would be called ‘an audible.’”

Keen also describes the album and its success as his seventh-inning stretch.

Now is the time he can take a breath and figure out what’s next without restraint.

His thoughts to the future flutter from a solo record, with just him on guitar and harmonica, or a jazz-influenced album.

“So I can do anything I want to,” he continues.

While flexibility in his music is key, his adaptability in a new media landscape has impacted his work as well. People spend less time to consume media—anything from their news to their music. Yet, they also lessen their comprehension of reading and listening. In that vein, storytelling is becoming more and more condensed. So, Keen decided to go with it in the form of “abbreviated songs,” like “Our Municipal Airport.”

“My idea is you take a subject and write just as much as you need to write about

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A MIGHTY SOUND:

Asheville’s Pierce Edens heads back to the Port City as a duo BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

“I

’m trying to break your heart and make you dance at the same time,” Pierce Edens tells encore about his live shows. “There’s heartbreak everywhere, so I might as well sing about it.”

The Americana singer-songwriter out of Asheville has been making more and more trips to Wilmington as of late. Some encore readers may have caught him opening for The Paper Stars at Bourgie Nights in June. He’ll be returning to the Port City for another performance at Satellite Bar and Lounge on July 8.

“Sirens” is one tune that Edens finds to be sad and uplifting at the same time. “It’s about running round and playing tunes, going to strange towns, staying up too late, getting up too early and just running it down,” he describes.

It’s also one of several songs Edens and stage partner Kevin Reese (lead guitar, vo-

cals) have been playing from another fulllength album they’ve been working on. Edens and Reese just finished mixing and editing tracks for the record to be release before the end of the year.

Edens’ last album was a CD/DVD release, “Pierce Edens and The Dirty Work, Live” (2013), and featured a full band over the course of two shows at The Lexington Ave Brewery in Asheville.

“That was a lot of fun with the full-band sound, guest appearances, harmonica, horns and stuff,” Edens describes. “This [new] album is kind of the opposite direction. We’re hanging out in the studio. We’re spending a lot of time getting textures and stuff, and it’s just gonna be me and one other dude playing guitar.”

For this record Edens has reunited with engineer Adam Johnson, who has fingerprints on every album he’s made since starting out nearly a decade ago. “We work so well together,” he praises. “I’m so lucky to work with that guy.”

BACK AGAIN: Pierce Edens heads back to Satellite as a duo with Kevin Reese. Courtesy photo.

Edens says one might think this record, with minimal instruments and vocals, would be shaping up to be a relatively mellow folk album. But they’d be wrong.

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“We set out to make this folk record and it rocks,” he tells. “We just let it happen. . . . It’s sort of a metaphor for the live shows, too. The way we’ll set up at Satellite will be just me and Kevin, we sit on stools with me on the kick drum and a couple of guitars up there. It looks like Simon and Garfunkel but it sounds like a full on rock band.”

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Edens and Reese are both from Madison County, NC. They met through mutual friends and music circles. Once they got together they rolled with a duo and started touring across the Southeast about two years ago. “We make a mighty sound for two dudes,” he quips.

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Though they just recorded them, the duo have been testing these songs on the road for a while now. And while Edens hasn’t seen a song take a 180-degree turn as of yet, they definitely tilt a couple of degrees one way or another. His tune “Can’t Sleep,” for example, features somber lyrics cataloging a bout with insomnia eventually became more and more upbeat.

“I’d start off writing what I think is going to be this really sad song,” Edens tells, “but then

find out it’s one that gets people dancing and works better faster and upbeat. An audience will tell you what they want.”

“There’s really nothing like having a room full of people you’re communicating with,” Edens continues. “But, equally, there’s really nothing like digging into a tune and polishing it up [in the studio] that you really can’t do in a live setting. Doing both really inform each other.”

Edens says he’s a rhythm player through and through, while Reese’s lead guitar is commanding. “I can take the lead if I have to but I promise I won’t enjoy it,” he laughs. “Whereas he knows so much about the guitar, I still just love watching him play.”

“There’s also ‘ah-ah’ moments playing with Kevin,” he continues. “All the things align and something clicks in place and we say ‘we’re definitely doing it that way from now on.’ That happens onstage all the time.”

Catch some of those moments with Edens and Reese at Satellite on July 8.

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—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Jazz and Cocktails (8:30pm; Free)

Randy McQuay Trio (Blues, Soul, Jazz) and Rebekah Todd & The Odyssey (Blues, Rock) (6:30pm; Free)

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

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Cradle & Grave (8:30pm; Donations; Improv Folk Rock)

Mark Teachey (6:30pm; $10-$17; Classic Folk Rock)

Black Polished Chrome (8pm; Free) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St.

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Jeremy Mathews (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

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Yonder Mountain String Band (6pm; $25-$30; Bluegrass)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

—Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

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—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910-399-2796

Justin Cody Fox (6:30pm; Free; Americana)

Robert Earl Keen (7:30pm; $22.50-$39.50; Bluegrass)

—Fort Fisher Rec Area, 1000 Loggerhead Rd.

Paleo Sun CD Release Party (7pm; Free; Roots) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Chris Luther and Benny Hill (7pm; Free; Jazz) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Martha Kelly (7pm; $18; Comedy)

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Sean-Patrick & the Newgrass Revolution (6pm; Free)

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

Jim Ashley (8pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St.

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SATURDAY, JULY 9 Greensky Bluegrass (5pm; $17-$22; Bluegrass) —Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Justin Fox Duo (7pm; Free; Americana) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Martha Kelly (7pm, 9:30pm; $18; Comedy)

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

End Of The Line (7pm; $3; Folk)

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

Rebekah Todd & The Odyssey (7pm; Free; Folk) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

Adelitas Way (8pm; $12-$15; Rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

Sarah Richardson Trio (8:30pm; Free; Jazz)

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

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—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040

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—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Tim Black & Jenny Pearson (10pm; Free; Singer-Songwriters) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Mark Roberts (4pm; Free; Rock, Dance)

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

Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Jazz)

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 910-399-2796

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

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040 100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

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Jazz Workshop and Concert (7:30pm; $0-$6)

—UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

TUESDAY, JULY 12 Trivia with Dutch (7:30pm; Free)

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free)

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 UNCW Summer Jazz Workshop (10:30am; $5) —UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 910-962-3500

Tony Barnes (6pm; Free; Country)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Thom Kunz & Whitney Pearsall (6pm; Free; MultiGenre) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free)

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 910-679-8101

Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Barry & Jill (Acoustic) (7pm; $3)

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

UNCW Jazz Alumni Concert (7:30pm; $0-$6)

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

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Black Polished Chrome (8pm; Free) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St.

Medicated Sunfish (8pm; Free; Rock) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

Jazz and Cocktails (8:30pm; Free)

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

Sex Toy Bingo (9pm; Free)

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Tyler Mck (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

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ARTS>> ART

BREAKING DOWN SOCIETAL CONSTRUCTS: SARUS Festival focuses on art over commercialism

BY: SHEA CARVER

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f water”: It’s the Sanskrit interpretation of the Sarus crane—a bird native to India, which in Tamil means the “tallest dancing bird.” When Karola Lüttringhaus launched SARUS in 2007, she knew she wanted her arts festival to figuratively represent her dance company, Alban Elved—a name which translates to “the light of water.” SARUS seemingly fit. “Water often finds a place in the company’s works in actual or metaphorical form,” Lüttringhaus explains.

The 2016 festival, which takes place across multiple venues from July 6-10, won’t be short of continuing this aquatically themed tradition.

Perhaps one of its most fascinating dances will take place Sunday, July 10, at sunrise.

Breanne Horne’s “Dawn to Dusk” will be a 14hour performance piece, as Horne languidly creeps across the shoreline of Kure Beach, access #1347, beginning at 6:15 a.m. and ending at 8 p.m. The work delves into the notions of slowing down and recognizing our existence in all of its precious moments.

Simultaneously, Lüttringhaus will debut a new piece, “Keel,” at 7 a.m. at the same public beach access. Choosing to hold it at the beginning of the day was purposeful for the dancer, as it represents a fresh start.

“Serene, quiet, not populated with loud people, the smell of suntan lotion, and a sea of lawnchairs and umbrellas,” she poetically describes. “I am seeking nature and solitude to surround the performers. The only music is the ocean and the birds.”

“Keel” explores the recognition of silent communication in all of its sensory impact, whether physical in touch or in interactive agreement. Lüttringhaus says its a call to evolution, in a sense. “Taking a more distant vantage point, from far away, I see defeat and recovery,” she details. “The grooves we carve get washed away by the ocean. The softness of the ground gives way to our intentions and we have to negotiate the amount of force we use, the directions we initiate, the time it takes to get from one place to another.”

Lüttringhaus carefully penned the script of “Keel” before choreographing its first move.

She works off feeling, off what resonates within from the observations of humanity— whether it’s what pains or inspires her. “I go inside my soul/viscera and seek for imagery and inspiration,” she says.

By drawing pictures of each scene, she was able to visually inspire the dancers with

the essential aspects of our humanity that bring us together,” Billingsley says.

her ideas scribbled on notecards.

She then took the work to the beach and studio for rehearsal time. Though, initially, she wanted it to be a group effort, Lüttringhaus pared down the performance as a duet for SARUS. “I am hoping to continue working on it over the next few months and develop the original idea: a slow minimalist performance, a social commentary, for a group of 20-30 people,” she tells.

Many pieces within SARUS contain multiple performers. With around 60 artists participating across 20 performances in five days, the festival boasts more than dance. Attendees will see improv, theatre, film, music, and visual arts, all reaching into the ether of pure expression.

In fact, SARUS is all about art simply for the sake of its release.

“Art created is ‘art’—or ‘art only,’” Lüttringhaus states, making it clear she did not found SARUS for commercial gain or exposure. “It is not created to serve some other purpose such as education, entertainment or to sell things,” she continues. “Meaning, also, the goal is to drive the artistic process forward and to focus on the integrity of the work, rather than a product of mass appeal.”

One of the pieces, “Core,” will challenge societal mores and the way we view each other’s physicality in the Mature Brains segment of the festival on Saturday, July 9, at CFCC’s Humanities and Fine Arts Studio Theatre. “Core” weaves the talents of printmaker Ben Billingsley, musician Luis Adorno, performance artist and sculptor Grey Pascal (former student of Billingsley), and Lüttringhaus. It contains nudity and asks its audience to watch with open minds and dialogue. It breaks down social constructs, specifically shame, guilt and hatred, rapidly apparent in Western civilization. “Core” was born during last year’s SARUS workshop; Lüttringhaus approached Billingsley about expanding it fully for 2016.

“We were both interested in the idea of how society creates expectations of appearance and behavior based upon a person’s gender,” Billingsley explains. “Can a woman be aggressive? Can a man be nurturing?”

Each of the four artists worked within the constructs of society wearing “masks” or “skins” while traversing the world at large, but holding his or her true identity close within.

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OFFICIAL POSTCARD: Karola Lüttringhaus performing in ‘Mature Brains: Core,’ which takes place Sat. July 9 at the CFCC Humanities and Fine Arts Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo

A great deal of that experience grows from human contact. On Sunday, July 10, at Carolina Beach, ​ between the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar and the Boardwalk, SARUS will welcome all participants of all dance levels to experience their first open Contact Improv Jam. Created

by American choreographer Steve Paxton in the ‘70s, the improvisation combines communication and physical movement between people and how physical laws govern their motions—via gravity, momentum and intertia—whether falling, rolling, jumping, or giving support to other human weight. Essentially, contact improv implores participants to let go of constraints and open the body to the sensation of release and trust.

Lüttringhaus’ movements represent gender and empowerment, while Adorno’s audio melds natural soundscapes with social commentary. Billingsley acts as an observer who “It sounds intimidating, but it shouldn’t be,” manipulates visual imagery in response to his Lüttringhaus notes. “Touch is an important reactions to the natural and social world, and and much neglected part of our lives in WestPascal rediscovers self-identity through opern society. It is healing, opening and makes pressive obstacles. us happy. To dance with and trust another “In our culture, public nudity equals person with your weight and to support someshame,” says Pascal—who’s known for his one else, even if you are just holding up their nude performance art in town. “Many aspects head or an arm, is empowering. It supports of our past experiences or present identities our feeling of connection to one another.” that are beyond our control evoke guilt. EleSARUS will kick off with an opening celments of these traits and memories are inebration on Wednesday, July 6, at Jengo’s corporated into the narrative. Everyone has Playhouse at 6 p.m. The festival has partpersonal experiences with hatred. I think nered with other nonprofits, like Cucalorus those who choose to experience this interacFilm Festival, which houses many of SARUS’ tive piece will sense the emotional responses guest artists. As well Cucalorus executive and defense mechanisms we use to deal with director Dan Brawley curated films to show hatred, even though hatred may not be reprethroughout SARUS. “They were chosen with sented in a literal or direct way.” our mission and goals in mind,” Luttringhaus In essence, Pascal says “Core” exposes promises. fear. “I keep asking myself over and over Tickets for SARUS vary per event; howagain, ‘What am I afraid to say or do?’ ever, festival passes are available from $50 to Whatever answer I get, I try to put into the $90. The full schedule is online. work. . . . For me, it’s about the journey from fear to freedom.”

Billingsley attributes the piece to a living sculpture—some happening from the 1960s, even. Yet, it’s open to full interpretation from its audience. “It’s about how we are different—and how we’re made to feel separate from one another—based upon surface appearances, while also addressing

DETAILS:

SARUS Arts Festival

July 6-10 Multiple venues Tickets/passes: $5-$90 www.sarusfestival.org

wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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by Zak Duff, Char Oden, Scott Ehrhart, and Kimberly Coffman. Hangs for eight weeks.

ARTEXPOSURE!

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All North Carolina artists are welcome to enter the 2nd annual “Artist Choice Invitational” in August. Entry forms and information are available on the website under the Call for Entries page. Each artist may enter TWO pieces of 2D or 3D work. This will be a juried show and cash awards will be given.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 • www.aibgallery.com Established in 2015, the Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable at 210 Princess Street in downtown Wilmington. The gallery focuses upon international and national fine art including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, encaustic, and mixed media. Current exhibits include: Full Circle: New Art

by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy in Gallery 1; “Looking Within: Encaustic Paintings by Helen Lewis” in Gallery 2; and “Wind,” a marble sculpture

by Wendy Zhang and Junhua Cheng in the courtyard as part of the Pedestrian Art Program organized by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. The gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

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As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. Crescent Moon is THE place in Wilmington

for art, where the most talented local, regional and national artists choose to exhibit their work. They also feature designer fashions, bridal accessories, home décor, a children’s section, and fine gifts.

With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and a newly expanded showroom with stunning new collections from returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone – all under one moon. Crescent Moon art and styles may be out of this world but not out of your budget. Every fourth Friday of the month, Crescent Moon hosts a featured artist, live music, wine and cheese for all to enjoy.

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

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The Forum • 1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Suite H (910) 256-2323 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 6pm www.spectrumartandjewelry.com Spectrum Gallery presents “SEE-Shore – Coastal Inspired Art” by Chip Hemingway, Rebecca DiMaio, Kimberlee Maselli, and Susan Hecht. Spectrum Gallery is located at The Forum on Military Cutoff Road, right next door to the Osteria Cicchetti. For more info, and to view all the art currently offered please visit www.SpectrumArtAndJewelry. com or call 910-256-2323 x3.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks,

200 Hanover Street, CFCC parking deck First level • (910) 362-7431 Tues.- Sat., noon - 5pm CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present Marvin Saltzman Retrospective through August 13th, 2016. An artist lecture will take place in the gallery on July 28th from 5-6pm.

Saltzman was born in Chicago in 1931, and attended the University of Chicago and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1954 to 1956. He received a B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the University of Southern California in 1959, and taught at multiple universities, including Eastern Oregon State College, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the University of Southern California, and was a member of the faculty of the UNC Chapel Hill from 1967 to 1996. Saltzman has a meticulous painting process: His vibrant landscapes are composed of a multitude of colored glyphs that are first drawn in nature and then painted from memory. Working in a series, he hangs up multiple palettes around his studio, rotating them until the paintings tell him he is finished.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY 201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Vibrant Lives is now open at New Elements Gallery (see previous page for full writeup) and features new works from printmaker Ann Conner and oil painter Warren Dennis. We have brought these iconic North Carolina artists together as they share a pure aesthetic of line and color. Vibrant Lives will remain on view until July 16, 2016.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

“Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

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FOUNDING AMERICA:

‘1776’ sings through the signing of the Declaration of Independence

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BY: SHEA CARVER

side from the fact it’s an election year, American politics have been hoarding a lot of attention lately— and not just from finger-pointing campaign ads or news suits spouting discordance of opinions on bias cable channels. Even Broadway is abuzz with America’s leaders, as seen in Lin Manuel’s Tony-winning “Hamilton,” based on the life of the nation’s first secretary of state. Musical theatre wields a powerful tool in political enlightenment: It manages a simultaneous engagement of art, education and entertainment to help remind audiences the human experience and its foundations are elevated by a multitude of back stories, rich with relatability and history.

In 1969 Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone debuted “1776,” a story based on the Second Continental Congress signing the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. The plot follows a group of men, who, with contention, passion and patriotic intent, want to lead a nation into freedom and away from the old rule of Great Britain. John Adams, a delegate from Massachusetts, attempts to convince his colleagues, representing 13 colonies, to vote on and sign off on the mandate of America’s independence.

Opera House Theatre Company will open “1776” at Thalian Hall on Wednesday with a heavy-hitting cast of actors, led by Ray Kennedy, who last directed the show for Opera House a decade ago. Also returning for the third time performing the play will be Tony Rivenbark, who in 1975 played Caesar Rodney and in 1996 was John Dickinson. In this production, he will

take on diplomat Ben Franklin.

“Franklin is a voice of reason in room full of conflict,” Rivenbark says. “He is a manipulator but does it with charm and he also provides more of the humor in the show.”

In modern-day relation to our political landscape, “1776” showcases a normality of divergent opinions and ideals being rationalized and instituted. However, according to Rivenbark, the script shows a sense of compromise that helped move the nation forward rather than divide it. More so, it illuminates the founding fathers as distinguished, even in the midst of dissonance.

“They were not all-wise or demigods, but intelligent and learned men who developed a new form of government for an entirely new nation,” Rivenbark says. “Currently, those kind of leaders are few and far between in this state and in Washington.”

“They also loved and understood that serious, substantive, fact-filled debate helped to find middle ground and move things forward,” says Jeff Phillips, who plays Edward Rutledge of SC. “They were scheming.

They were ambitious. But I truly think that they put the interest of the country first.”

It’s something Sam Robison—who is playing the lead character in the show, John Adams—notes as evident in the way American politics was once treated. In 1776, as Adams is trying to convince his peers to sign off on the declaration, his rival, John Dickinson, played by Jason Hatfield, is against it. But he isn’t blocking Adams out of spite or for a political party. It’s from a true, firm concern of protecting lives against the American Revolution.

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GOVERNING FACTORS: Sam Robison plays John Adams in the political musical “1776,” about the founding of America. Photo by Erik Maasch

people killed,” Robison tells. “Every character on that stage has their own specific reasons for doing what they have chosen to do. I truly wish our representatives today did as much.”

Though set in Independence Hall, and with period costumes, the play takes creative liberties on what may have happened a few centuries ago. (Ed. note: Critics of the play have disputed the factual representation of Stone’s text.) It also depicts Adams as disliked by his counterparts; though, he was actually respected. Just as well, Hatfield points out how research reveals Dickinson as someone other than what audiences see.

“His motivations in the play are not entirely fleshed out,” Hatfield says, “but Dickinson opposes a break with England.

However, doing some digging has shown that he . . . was a Quaker, and was very much in support of non-violent solutions to the issue between the U.S. and England.

So, he opposes war but doesn’t necessarily support slavery, so there is a strange set of bedfellows at various points of debate in the show.”

Character studies come through in song, with Lorene Walsh leading a 12-piece orchestra. Themes of slavery and triangular trade are exposed in the text, not only with Jefferson’s promise to free his slaves (which history shows he

did not do), but in Rutledge’s “Molasses to Rum,” sung by Phillips.

“Upon first read, I was a little concerned about accepting the role,” Phillips tells. “But the book and lyrics are so brilliantly written and really expose the hypocrisy on both sides of the issue, which we can see on the political spectrum today on many issues.”

Ideas of fear mongering naturally emanate between the words of “1776,” but not because that’s what our founding fathers utilized for their own power. It just happens to be a stark reminder to how politicians have evolved.

“A distressing truth about society in America today, is that we seem to only be united when we have a common enemy,” Hatfield continues. “You don’t see a lot of positivity or constructive press in the various news outlets, regardless of political leaning. . . . the show can take some artistic licenses. There were no lobbyists or special interest groups in this time. No Super Pacs, as it were. You had people who were experiencing injustices at the hands of the people who ruled them, and they played a game of political chess to make sincere changes to the country.”

DETAILS: 1776

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MADDENING MESS:

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‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ is a piece of trash

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BY: ANGHUS

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. July 6-8 (additional showing July 6 at 4 p.m.): “Dheepan” starsJesuthasan Anthonythasan as a Tamil freedom fighter, a Tiger. In Sri Lanka the civil war is ending and defeat is near. Dheepan decides to flee with two strangers (a woman and little girl), hoping it will be easier for him to claim asylum in Europe. Once in Paris, the “family” moves from one temporary home to another while Dheepan works to build a new life for them all— but daily violence he confronts forces him to reconnect with his warrior’s instincts. (Rated R, 100 minutes)

errible movies are fascinating and in this day and age seem far more frequent. I don’t want to be a bandwagon-hopping, pitchfork-wielding mob type who screams bloody murder over the terrible amount of sequels, prequels and reboots happening in Hollywood right now—unless these metaphorical pitchforks transformed into real ones and I was allowed 10 minutes in a soundproof room with whomever is responsible for the abomination that is “Independence Day: Resurgence.”

Oh, sweet Bard! Help me find the words to properly describe the experience of watching this weird wet fart of a feature film. Imagine passing a pine cone through your rectum. And right behind that pine cone is a porous container of hot sauce or hydrochloric acid. Then, once this gargantuan task of passing such random items is complete, the only available wiping material is a pile of steel wool that had been used to scrub the bedpans of IBS patients in a retirement community.

I’m perplexed as how something this bad exists. “Resurgence” is a typical summer blockbuster movie made with hundreds of millions of dollars and a pretty standard alieninvasion plot. It has been played out hundreds of times. I easily can think of a dozen movies that took the exact same premise and delivered something lazy and uninspired: “Battleship,” “Battle: Los Angeles,” “Skyline,” “Invasion,” “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” “The 5th Wave,” and “Cowboys & Aliens” immediately spring to mind. Though these films have achieved a level of average that would make Blimpie’s subs envious, they are not as terrible as “Resurgence.”

The film jumps right in to show audiences the world 20 years after the original movie.

Earth defeated invading aliens using a Macbook and a handful of tomahawk missiles.

Things weren’t all cigars and celebrations after the victory. The world put aside their petty differences and used the alien technology to give themselves a tasty evolutionary upgrade.

They’re smart enough to prepare for a return from our would-be alien overlords. When they show up, we quickly learn their upgrades aren’t nearly as impressive as the alien’s, and so the world gets its asses handed to them faster than you can say “Sayonara Eastern Seaboard.”

Like “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Independence Day: Resurgence” is basically the original movie copy and pasted into the modern era. “The Force Awakens” ably over-

JUST BAD: From start to finish, ‘Independence Day: Resurgence” is awful. Courtesy photo.

came a complete lack of ingenuity thanks to the effort of its creative shepherds and a very likable cast. “Resurgence” decided to take the opposite route. There is zero effort made and film assembles the most unlikable ensemble cast ever. Its headlined by Liam Hemsworth, who may be the least charismatic leading man since the world was introduced to Jai Courtney. He’s horrible in a hilarious way, and delivers his testosterone-fueled lines as if being directed to act like he is missing chromosomes.

The older actors from the original are there but they’re stuck in shtick mode and perform the same tired routine recycled from the first movie. Jeff Goldblum sleepwalks through every scene as if he’s distracted by doing the math to surmise if appearing in this piece of trash paid him enough to buy that vacation home in Malta he’s been eying.

What saved “Resurgence” was humor—not actual humor. Every attempt at a joke falls flatter than a pancake in a hydraulic press operated by a tone-deaf A-Cup. The unintentional humor on the other hand: holy shit! I laughed my way through this screening, much to the chagrin of those sharing the theater. There’s a death scene early on that is so unintentionally hilarious I couldn’t stop laughing for a solid 10 minutes. If I had seen this movie high I might have required hospitalization. The absolutely turgid dialogue lands with the grace of a gymnast with no bones. There are moments intended to be dramatic but play out with the weight of a third-grade adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull.”

Trust me, I am trying to avoid hyperbole in this review. “Resurgence” is genuinely terrible in every aspect. Even the production design is bad. The laser guns look like Nerf blasters. The characters are so lazily entered into the narrative they don’t deserve names. There isn’t a single scene that looks like it was filmed in the real world. There’s an overall fakeness to every molecule in the mewling, maddening, mess of a movie. If the opposite of inspiration is depression, then “Independence Day: Resurgence” is the most depressing movie ever made.

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July 11-13 (additional showing July 13 at 4 p.m.): Sexts, lies and Carlos Danger: watch the wildest political meltdown in recent history as it unfolds in “Weiner.” It’s 2013 and Anthony Weiner is back in the spotlight as he mounts an audacious comeback campaign for New York City mayor. But it’s not long before history repeats itself and new sexting allegations leave Weiner and his aides scrambling to contain the damage. (Rated R, 96 minutes)

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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) 256-8500.

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

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BLUE SURF CAFÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event

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CAM CAFÉ

CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Wednesday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday.

Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: TuesSat: 11am – 3 pm; Wed-Thurs: 5 – 9pm; Sunday Brunch: 10am – 3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area,

The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-796-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sunday 11am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com

ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections.

We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

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

THE DONUT INN

A first for donut shops in Wilmington. Huge hand-cut gourmet donuts are made fresh daily on site, and a sizzling grill serving up every kind of breakfast sandwich imaginable!

Don’t forget about us for lunch! Sandwiches are piled high with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Our coffees are specially brewed in an Italian Cimbali espresso machine. Come for visit and make yourself at home! 1427 Military Cutoff rd. (910)679-8420 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Mon - Fri 5:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington

ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFÉ

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

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafeonline.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

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

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com

JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR

Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our twostory layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof.

Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can

experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s BestOf awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington,

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along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

THE PUB

A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 other sandwiches and meals under $12. 32 beers on tap, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavory.pub

SPICOLI “In crust we trust.” Spicoli specializes in classic NY style pizza with a totally unconventional (AND DELICIOUS) sourdough crust. We also feature one-of-a-kind burger creations, Jumbo wings complete with our perfect, housemade blue cheese or ranch. Or enjoy any of our unique vegan or gluten-free options. But Spicoli is not just amazing food. We keep it awesome with a killer juke box, classic arcade games, and great deals on everything at our full bar.

Share some brews over PacMan or enjoy the area’s only 20in pie on our outdoor patio. Just make sure you are having fun. Don’t worry!! If you can’t come see us, we also have

the largest delivery radius in town!! 1978 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-0339.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach

SWEET ‘N’ SAVORY CAFÉ

The Real Wizard Behind the Food. Anyone who has seen the Wizard of Oz knows that the wizard was just a scared old man hiding behind the curtain. Restaurants are no different.

Making incredible food is not magical or mystical and instead just requires heart (Tin Man), brains (Scarecrow), courage (Lion) and love (Dorothy). At Sweet n Savory we have pulled back the curtain because we don’t believe that we need smoke, mirrors, over inflated prices or pretentiousness to offer you the best and freshest food your money can buy. 1611 Pavillion Place, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 256-0115 Hours: 7am-10pm.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, BAKERY & CATERING ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorycafe.com

THE TROLLY STOP

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

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

Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

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

ASIAN INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

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

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

KABUKI KOREAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh su-

shi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: ILM’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

■ WEBSITE: www.kabukikoreancafe.com

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kyotoasiangrille.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE

We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using

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quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness.

Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com

SZECHUAN 132

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

Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

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

THAI SPICE

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

return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.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; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight.

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

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

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a

theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

HEALTHY NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Open since the summer of 2015, NeMa Eatery and Lounge boasts the delicacies of Chef Borkowski. Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items form grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the NeMa team takes diners across the world through palate pleasing menu items, including their “fancy fries”, doused with truffles and Parmesan.

Borkowski takes pride in hand-crafted food, while the NeMa staff offers helpful, friendly knowledge. They offer vegan, gluten-and-allergy-friendly fare and Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 off glasses and bottles of wine). 225 S Water St. 910-769-3709 ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Closed Monday, Tuesday 12pm -9pm, Wednesday-Friday 12pm -10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 9pm, Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

INDIAN KABOB AND GRILL

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

IRISH HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop

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

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Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop and Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.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/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads,

free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from gen-

eration to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-fromscratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between.

And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB

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

Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

MAMMA BELLA PIZZERIA

Mamma Bella’s is Wilmington’s latest pie palace, offering fresh and unique pizzas, strombolis, sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. Diners can enjoy eating in their quaint dining space or have Mamma deliver to their doorstep ($10 minimum, three-mile radius). Nothing is frozen, and everything is made with top-notch ingredients, from the house meatballs to the pesto, salad dressings to marinara sauce, and beyond!

Mamma bakes bread fresh several times daily and helps produce the most scrumptious cinnamon and/or pizza knots. In fact, through Feb. 29, either flavor of knots are free with the purchase of any large pie; or customers can get 12 free wings when ordering two large 2 topping pizzas (dine-in or delivery; offers cannot be combined). With a knowledgeable staff providing excellent customer service—all of whom “respect the pie”—every order is cared for from placing it to picking it up.

3926 Market St. 910-399-6723.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thurs 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 11am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.mammabellapizzeria.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) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN CEVICHE’S

Come enjoy the tropical flavors of Panama and Central America...from our fresh fish to our handmade empanadas, traditional arroz con pollo to fresh inspired salads, We hope you will be transported to simpler time with warm, friendly service, and festive vibe. Large selection of beer and wine, including red and white sangria, tropical mimosas, drink specials daily.

Just before the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. 7210 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 256-3131.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH: Mon-Sat 11am9pm, Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

SAN JUAN CAFÉ

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

MEXICAN EL CERRO GRANDE

In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays

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at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-793-0035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com

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

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos!

Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ

Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out.

The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and freerange meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop

by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m..

Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

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

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

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910799-3847.

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

OCEANIC

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront

Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.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 Monday and Tuesdays.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on the renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE

PEMBROKE’S

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

SPORTS BAR

Downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub shows every major sporting package on 10 HDTVs—and a huge HD projection screen! There is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

DIG AND DIVE

“A new way to play with your food.” It isn’t just a catch phrase—it is what we do at Dig & Dive. Locally sourced, high-quality food is what we bring to the table. From our specialty “pork wings,” tossed in our famed bourbon-barrell Kentuckyaki sauce, to our fresh ground chuck burgers, to our dogs and sausages, and even salads and kids menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We pair it with an expansive craft beer selection—including a large selection of NC brewed beers—and we give you the most unique and fun atmosphere in Wilmington, thanks to our soft-sand volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor dining. Hands down, we’re the best place in town to ... Eat. Drink. Play. 3525 Lancelot Lane. 910-202-9350.

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Half off select apps, Mon.- Thurs., 4-7pm ■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

JAX 5TH AVENUE DELI & ALE HOUSE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Full menu until 2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Daily food and drink specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

THIRSTY THURSDAY LIVE MUSIC Food & Drink Specials from 6-9pm

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: www.rxwilmington.com

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

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

A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-2399153.

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

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Live music every Thursday night on the dock, 1/2 priced oysters every Wednesday from 4-6pm and Sunday Brunch with live music from 11:30am-3pm every Sunday in our main dining room.

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EXTRA>>FACT OR FICTION

GOING ALOFT: Chapter 14, Life in the Harbor

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BY: JOHN WOLFE

orning in Nassau harbor. An eagle ray, blue-backed and white-speckled, with a pointed nose and a long, slender tail, jumped out of the water and landed with a splash. It always jumped in the same spot, across the main channel looking toward the coral-colored towers of Atlantis. I didn’t know if it was the same ray, but I came to expect it in the morning’s cool before work began.

As we ate our simple breakfast cereal of crumbled-up Dr. Krackers, goat’s milk, and dried pineapple, the cruise ships lumbered into the harbor. Five a day, every day. They docked at the massive wharves near the harbor’s entrance. We had gotten to know the ships pretty well; the same ones came back here week after week. They sat like monoliths and took up most of the horizon to the northwest.

The Disney ships always played the famous seven syllables, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” on their horns whenever they entered the harbor. The ships from the Fantasy line had enormous decks hanging off the stern, several stories high, which made them look like gigantic layer cakes.

Into the harbor puttered small cruising yachts, bedecked with the latest in sailing paraphernalia, which cluttered their view from the cockpit. Captain—being from an age where you just went out and sailed the boat without buying all the doodads first—would often exclaim, “Look at them! They’ve got everything— wind generators, solar panels, cockpit dodgers, dinghys, davits. It’s amazing they can even see to drive the boat.” To which observation we would nod solemnly and agree, secretly exchanging glances back and forth, as if saying “there he goes again” with our eyes.

Our schooner, black-hulled and woodenmasted, stood out from the other cruising

boats anchored in the harbor. She was by far the biggest—at 70 feet long, she dwarfed the legions of 30- to 40-foot fiberglass sloops that congregated near the dinghy dock of the Green Parrot Bar. We were the only schooner rig and the only boat in the harbor that wasn’t the typical nautical yacht colors of white or blue.

We were also the hardest-working boat in the harbor. Everybody else cruising there was retired or on vacation, cruising for a few weeks before returning to the states and their steady jobs. But we were there to accomplish a goal.

Our task at hand, while we waited to hear from our Bahamian business partners, was to make the schooner as shipshape, polished and beautiful as we could make her, so when the deal was finally worked out, she would be ready to charter immediately.

Our daily work was a combination of painting, grinding, sanding, varnishing, fiberglassing, or building something new. Captain led from the front, as usual, and worked harder than all three of us somehow. He still had time to cook, plan, and dream of new ideas to better improve the boat.

A little before noon one of us (usually Captain or Artist) disappeared down into the galley to cook our simple lunch (beans, rice, lentils, and fresh sprout salad). It was always nice to eat a hot meal and sit in the shade for a while, out of the burning sun. Afterward we resumed our work.

Over the purple caprail passed a seemingly endless procession of brightly-colored and oddly shaped charter tour boats and sailing catamarans, filled to the bulwarks with tourists, who sat low on the waterline from the weight. To these our moon-eyed captain would occasionally look up and say, “There goes another full boat. Those Bahamian boats sure are funky. It’s amazing they can get certi-

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fied to carry passengers. If they can do it, then the schooner can certainly do it”—followed by, “Now there’s another boat full of people. I can’t see why people wouldn’t want to come on the pirate ship that did the longest sea voyage in history. This charter business has to work.”

That last sentence was whispered mainly to himself. He was running out of options and time. His dad was dying of Alzheimer’s in Greensboro; his wife and young son were his father’s caretakers while he was south trying to start a business to support them. His finger was no longer on the pulse of the New York City art scene. His boat was draining his pockets, and the world ignored his voyage. He couldn’t get a book deal. He couldn’t sell his paintings. After a lifetime of hard work, after accomplishing his dream, he was now having to start over again just to keep on living.

Many other cruisers in the harbor came by on their little inflatable dinghies to have a look at the big black pirate ship, and Captain would stop his work, walk over to the railing, still holding a battered power tool, wearing a dirty long-sleeved button-down work shirt and his hat, which he had painted designs on and cut eye holes in the brim so when he ducked his head he could still see in front of him. He would say, “This boat holds the record for longest sea voyage in history. I sailed on her for a thousand days!” If they wanted to hear more, Captain would say, “Come back at 3:30 p.m. That’s when we take our afternoon coffee break, and we’ll talk.”

They always came back, and we drank more coffee and broke out the Dr. Krackers again and smeared them with peanut butter and good apricot jam. The conversation was always light-hearted and spirited, and our bodies were relaxed after the hard day’s work— our minds energized from the coffee.

Barring exceptional circumstances, it also was the time of day the crew usually stopped working. I’d play music on my little guitar, Saint would fish off the back of the boat, and Artist would doodle. Captain, in his unflinching de-

termination, would often work right up until dinnertime, when he finally put down his tools and went into his cabin to do yoga before he ate (always best to do it on an empty stomach).

He emerged, relaxed and focused (which he always was anyways), and sat down to our pasta dinner. The knife had been keened still finer: the smallest imperfection of grit sanded away until the instrument was razor-sharp and incisive.

We talked of philosophy, or he spoke from his voluminous knowledge of art history. He told us stories of his early days going out to sea: sailing four continents in his little homebuilt wooden catamaran; spending a year up the Amazon river until he was captured by pirates; going on his first voyages where distance wasn’t the consideration but rather the time spent out was; drawing sea turtles with his course in the south Atlantic. This was the time of day when wine flowed and hearts rose and brains thought and spirits questioned what it meant to be a spirit.

Night fell. Occasionally a sleek luxury megayacht would cruise by and head into Atlantis, engines a low throb, always a television on inside. What did these people want to see? The stars overhead were not as numerous as they were at sea, but the lights onshore reflected off the water with their own beautiful glow; the ripples of lives of people foreign to us; strange scents wafting on the warm evening breeze; the towering hulks of the cruise ships, every light on, mirroring the stationary outposts of Atlantis resort hotels. And then there was our little schooner—her one anchor light on high overhead, her captain asleep, her saint asleep, the artist and I softly kissing on the stairs in the fo’castle.

The next day was to be the same. Weeks passed in this pleasant routine of life.

John Wolfe is a licensed captain who still gets seasick in rough weather, but goes sailing anyway. He holds a BFA in creative writing from UNCW. When he’s not writing, he can be found on the water, playing music or drinking beer. “Going Aloft” is Wolfe’s nonfiction serialized piece, to be published in encore every other week in 2016.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR events KURE BEACH MARKET

Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods from over 30 various vendors at the Kure Beach Market. The Market is held throughout the summer months on Tuesday mornings from 8am-1pm at Ocean Front Park. The dates for 2016 are Tuesday, June 14th through Tuesday, August 30th. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

SARUS FESTIVAL

Alban Elved Dance Company announceS the performances, collaborations, line-up, and schedule happening within the annual Sarus Festival for Site-Specific & Performing Arts, running July 6-10.

In addition to educational components, the festival will focus on a lively performance series from July 6th to 10th in and around New Hanover County, with artists from both local areas and surrounding states, as well as within a global scope. Venues for this year’s festival include Peace Rose Montessori, UNC-Wilmington, Cape Fear Community College, the Cameron Art Museum, Jengo’s Playhouse, and Carolina Beach. Notable performances taking

place will include pieces as vast as those exploring projections on a boat, a large family day event, video screenings, a mature-content evening, and an epic 14-hour slow motion solo during the culminating day of spectacles along Carolina Beach. Ticket prices vary by event and venue. www.sarusfestival. org/tickets.html.

PISTONS, PLUGS AND SHOCKS CAR SHOW

On Sat., 7/16, by popular demand is the former Classy-Chassis Car Show. For all you cruisers up and down HWY 17 and other parts of some of the loveliest highways and byways of North Carolina, park your ride for a while under the shade of Pop-

lar Grove. Pop the hood and show off those Pistons, Plugs & Shocks. Fun for the entire family!

Food. Vendors. Music. 50/50 Raffle. Dash plaques, awards, and more. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N PRO-WRESTLING FAN EXPO 3

Masters of Ring Entertainment presents their Pro Wrestling Fan Expo 3 at Coastline Convention Center, 7/23, 10am-5pm. Live pro wrestling and a chance to see pro wrestling stars, such as Former WCW World Champion / Former WWE Star & Founder of DDPYOGA, “Diamond” Dallas Page, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash (by guest vendor CM Promotions/Charm City Sports-Pasadena), Former TNA Champion and current TNA Impact Star James Storm, Former TNA Champion and current TNA Impact Star EC3, Global Force Wrestling co-founders Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett, Former WWE Diva Terri Runnels, Current TNA Stars The Wolves, Former TNA Impact Knockout Angelina Love, Former WWE Star & Current ROH Star Matt Sydal and many more. Guests subject to cancellation or schedule change. Additional fees for autographs and photo ops. A special 2-hour evening pro wrestling show will take place from 8-10p, where the Masters of Ring Entertainment World Championship will be on the line for the first time between James Storm vs Jeff Jarrett vs EC3! $20 in advance or $40 combo ticket: MastersofRingEntertainment.com or at Nerdvana Comix, 130 N Front St. Bambi Weavil at (910) 538-4309.

SALT LIFE NUTRITION

Brand new nutrition club “Salt Life Nutrition” opening at 251B S Kerr - join us for our grand opening celebration on July 9th. Fabulous BEACH BAG Give-a-way!!! Find us on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/Saltlifenutrition/

charity/fundraisers STOP SUMMER HUBGER

Stop Summer Hunger serves to raise food, funds, and awareness runs through July 31 throughout the Food Bank’s 34 counties. Purpose is to collect food and funds to help the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Wilmington feed children at a time when school cafeterias are closed to 300,000 children relying on the free and reducedcost meal program. The goal this year is to raise enough food and funds to provide 3.3 million meals to children and families this summer. stopsummerhunger.org. Live Oak Bank will match any gift made to the Wilmington Branch during the month of June and July up to $30,000. 1314 Marstellar St.

WALK THE LOOP FOR CLEAN WATER

July Speaker Series features two experts who will highlight native plants and best management practices for water sources that are beneficial to sustainable bird habitat! Charley Winterbauer, president of the Cape Fear Audubon Society, and Beth Sheppard, owner of Secret Gardener and certified NC Plantsman offer a “bird brain” approach to landscape design, called “birdscaping.” Birds offer numerous services to the ecosystems they

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inhabit, making them incredibly important to the overall functioning of the ecosystems and providing a number of direct benefits to humans as well.

Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center, 309 West Salisbury St.

music/concerts BASS STATION

Thursdays at The Juggling Gypsy Cafe is a weekly event presented by Bass Cadet Productions and centered around bringing an immersive interactive platform to highlight artists from around the East Coast and beyond. The event spotlights DJs, VJs, flow artists, painters and fire performers each week. This is more than a scene, it’s a movement. 1612 Castle St.

BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Live music at Ocean Front Park on the first and third Sunday through October from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL CHOIR

7th Annual concert as we celebrate patriotism, our freedom, and the founding of our great nation! This is an evening of music featuring over 75 voices joined together in songs both old and new. Event is free! Sat, July 2nd, 8pm, Oceanfront Park & Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave, Kure Beach. Sun, July 3rd, 7pm, Pine Valley Baptist Church, 3940 Shipyard Blvd.

UNCW SUMMER JAZZ WORKSHOP

Celebrating 20 years of jazz, the UNCW Summer Jazz Workshop has established itself as the premier summer workshop for jazz study in North Carolina!

At 10:30 a.m. we will feature an open rehearsal with UNCW faculty as well as Summer Jazz Workshop alumni returning for a special concert of big band and mainstream jazz music directed by Frank Bongiorno, Summer Jazz Workshop director, and chair of the UNCW Department of Music. Full concert will be July 13 at 7:30pm and is also open to the public.

Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd.

TURTLE SONG

7/9, 4:30pm: David Key will perform music from his latest CD, “Turtle Journey”, and share stories of his experiences creating therapeutic sound for the sea turtles at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City, the inspiration for his CD. Free/open to the public, suggested ages 9 and up. Event will stream live at YouTube. http:// davidkeymusic.com

JAZZ AT BELLAMY

Jazz at the Mansion, a concert series. 7/14, Wilmington Jazz Messengers. 8/11, Vanessa Lynch. 9/8, El Jaye Johnson and the Port City All-Stars. Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the lawn to the sounds of America’s classic songs played by outstanding artists from Wilmington and beyond. All concerts start at 6:30pm. Beer and wine sold. $12 admission; $10 members. Current members of The Bellamy Museum of Arts or The Cape Fear Jazz Society. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

MEDAFO

7/20, 10:30am: Madafo is a Musician and a Storyteller who contributes to the community and loves

to educate the youth around him. His performances and workshops are ageless, and informative, as they speak to all cultures and ethnic groups. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd. ROCK N ROLL CHORUS

7/24, 5pm: The RockNRoll Chorus is returning to Kure Beach, performing at Ocean Front Park from 5-7 pm on Sunday, July 24th. No instruments, just voices performing rock n roll favorites. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

OPERA WILMINGTON’S COSI FAN TUTTE

7/27, 7:30pm: It all starts with a bet: two young soldiers agree to disguise themselves to test their lovers’ fidelity. Seduction, mistaken identities, and sublime music combine to see if love can, indeed, conquer all. Join Opera Wilmington for Mozart’s brilliant comedic masterpiece, Così fan tutte, sung in Italian with English subtitles. Performances take place in UNCW’s Main Stage Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

(July 27 preview) 8 p.m. (Fridays) and 3 p.m. (Sundays). Tickets $40-$50. A free Behind the Scenes with Opera Wilmington event, 10 a.m. July 23, is open to the public. UNCW, 601 South College Road

theatre/auditions WE’RE JUST LIKE YOU, ONLY PRETTIER

Fri-Sat, 7/20, 6:30pm: TheatreNOW last brought you Rude Bitches Make Me Tired and now brings another of Rivenbark’s collections of Southern humor to life and welcomes the audience to the South that Celia loves—the land of “Mama and them”, “precious and dahlin’”, and mommies who mow and quips like, “What does a Southern woman consider grounds for divorce? When daddy takes the kids out in public dressed in their pajama tops and Tweety Bird swim socks. Again.” All this paired with a Southern-inspired dinner menu by TheatreNOW’s Chef Denise. Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St. Tickets: $17-$37. www.theatrewilmington.com

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1776

7/6-10, 7/15-17, 7/22-24, 8pm; Sun., 3pm: Presented by Opera House Theatre Company at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Philadelphia is hot as a furnace, and the debates inside are no less heated as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and the rest of the founding fathers argue over independence and revolution. Congress is divided as egos and agendas collide and common ground is hard to find. This brilliant, witty, and compelling musical breathes life and song into the story of how we took our first steps as a nation. Come celebrate the 4th of July and the 240th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the endearing, entertaining, and patriotic musical 1776! $32. www.thalianhall.org

PETER AND THE WOLF

7/27, 10:30am: UNCW Presents: Seahawk FAM (Family Art Matinees) bring you the classic tale of Peter and the Wolf directed by Wilmington puppeteer and WHQR classical musical host Gina Gambony. Share Prokofiev’s beautiful music with your children in this charming adaptation featuring puppets and masks. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd.

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Dusty Cagle, Cabell Wilkinson, Brian Piccolo, Vinnie Diamond, and Holly Has A Brain. Music from Fatesealer. Hosted by Jack Nelson & Troy Coleman with DJ King Mom. Gravity Records, 612 Castle St. OPEN MIC COMEDY

After a long absence, the Browncoat is excited to once again host Open Mic Comedy, hosted by Hal Cosec! You think you’ve got what it takes to make an entire theater laugh? Come on out and prove it!

Doors open at 7:30pm for signups, and the show starts at 8pm. Free! Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

OPEN MIC

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

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos!

Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

COMEDY DANCE PARTY

7/20, 8pm: We are bringing one of the Carolina’s hottest rising stars, Jenn Snyder to the Port City.

Supporting players on this all star line up are Sara Hayden Thrower andLydia Manning. Hosted by Meredith Armstrong. Don’t make me say it. You noticed already. It’s ladies night! Men get in free before showtime. RSVP: 901-871-6229. There will be a special Prince tribute at the end of the show with The Zack Burk Dancers, myself and Jordan Randolph Bench. $7 cover. Fundraier for our upcoming Respeck TheRoad Tour as well as an opportunity to support live comedy. Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St.

DEAD CROW

Martha Kelly, 7/8-9, 7pm and 9:30pm. Kelly is a stand-up comedian based out of Austin, Texas.

She has been featured on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Last Comic Standing, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Kelly was the winner of Comedy Central’s 2002 Laugh Riots national comedy competition and was one of the New Faces in the Just for Laughs comedy festival that same year. After many years of performing stand-up, Kelly made her acting debut in January 2016 after long-time friend Zach Galifianakis asked her to co-star in his FX comedy series Baskets. • 7/15-16, 7pm/9:30pm: Paul Hooper—an only child with OCD, Hooper channels his dysfunction into a cathartic harangue.

He has an undeniable likability that he plays to the hilt through his bullet proof rants. Charlotte, NC native now resides in NYC and has been featured on Gotham Comedy Live on AXS TV, Red Eye with Tom Shillue, at the HBO Comedy Festival in Vegas, Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland, Oregon, the Boston Comedy Festival, Michael Moore and Jeff Garlin’s Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival, the Vancouver Comedy Fest and was a finalist in the 30th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition. • 7/22-23, 7pm/9:30pm: Andy Haynes is an LA-based writer/comedian who has been seen on Conan and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He has also performed at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Bumbershoot in Seattle and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland, Oregon.

Andy’s Comedy Central Half Hour Special debuted in 2013 and can be seen on comedycentral.com.

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www.deadcrowcomedy.com. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

dance CONTRA DANCE

Evening of energetic, contemporary American country dancing—exercise that’s actually fun, done to live music by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool and comfortable, soft-soled shoes. 2nd/4th Tues ea. mo. All ages welcome.

United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5 Ave.

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7/6, 10:30am: German choreographer and scenic designer Karola Lüttringhaus presents a sampling of her work ranging from pure dance to theatre to technologies and animation. Her samples include The Suitcase Garden, Vita 3, and Hey! Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd.

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“In The Poetics of Space, Gaston Bachelard reveals time after time that setting is more than scene in works of art, that it is often the armature around which the work revolves”. When I experience a new place, I become open to the poetics of that space. Take my Grand Tour of art inspired by places around the world. Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

Duncan Hill’s photographic exhibition ‘Artificial Light’ on view at UNCW’s Boseman Gallery through Aug. 5th. http://uncw.edu/boseman. UNCW Boseman Art Gallery, 601 S. College Road

JILLIAN BOVIAN

Jillian Boivin’s dot-style art has evolved into intricate patterns that remind us of heritage quits and fun pinwheels blowing in the wind. The name of the show is “Playful Impressions” The pieces are a continued study of quirky patterns and vibrant color, while featuring the whimsical subject matter that has come to exemplify her artwork. Art fans can expect new and unique compositions, while recognizing much of my classic imagery as well. The pieces reflect abstract interpretations of patterns and themes found in nature. On display throughout June. 910-458-7822. ArtfulLivingGroup.com. 112 Cape Fear Blvd.

FULL CIRCLE

“Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy”—new work including oil pastel and collage on canvas by Elizabeth Darrow, raku and stoneware ceramics by Traudi Thornton, and fine-art prints by Susan Francy. Closing reception Friday, September 30th, 6-9 pm. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

SEE SHORE

Spectrum Gallery will feature coastal works by artists Chip Hemingway, Rebecca DiMaio, Kimberlee Maselli, and Susan Hecht. 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd.

ALLY FAVORY

7/7, 6pm: Flytrap Brewing presents “Grounded,” a collection of artwork rooted in the natural forms from local artist Ally Favory. Flora and fauna, along with her sweet and handsome pup, Wally, bring Ally endless inspiration and joy in her work. To kickoff the exhibition on June 7th, instrumental jazz musician Bob Russel and 2 Bros Coastal Cuisine will dish out tunes and local street food 7-10. Ally Favory’s work will be on display through August 31.

Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, is held 6-9 pm on the fourth Friday of each month.

Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

DIVERSE WORKS

Art by MJ Cunningham, Christine Farley, Anne Sinclair, Kate Sinclair, Peggy Vineyard, and Katherine Webb. The exhibit begins with the Opening Reception this Friday, June 24th from 6 to 9 pm. Guests are invited to meet MJ Cunningham, Christine Farley, Anne Sinclair, Kate Sinclair, Peggy Vineyard, and Katherine Webb, and the WHQR staff and on-air personalities, while enjoying great food and wine. There is an additional reception on Friday, 7/22, and the show will remain on display until 8/12.

A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. MC Erny Gallery, 254 N. Front St.

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

7/11, Duncan Madaris Hill’s photographic exhibition ‘Artificial Light’ is on view at UNCW’s Boseman Gallery until Aug. 5. Hill’s ‘Artificial Light’ backlit and print-based photographs explore how lighting impacts our perceptions of our surroundings. For more information, visit: http://uncw.edu/boseman. www.duncanhillphoto.com. UNCW Boseman Art Gallery, 601 S. College Rd.

GALLERY SHOWING

7/14, 6pm: The Gallery at the Leland Cultural Arts Center is please to host the opening of three fabulous local artists! The photography of Phil Mancuso and Susan Yerry along with the ceramic works of Kathy Irvine! This evening is sure to please! 1212 Magnolia Village Way

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Through 7/10: Raise the Curtain: Galleries become two working studios in this presentation of the original front curtain unveiled October 12, 1858 during the premier opening of Wilmington’s Thalian Hall. The 32’ curtain painted by Russell Smith, Hudson River-inspired Pennsylvania artist, undergoes conservation treatment while local artists paint a 19’ x 32’ replica of the venerable scene, featuring arrival of Viking long ships to Apollo’s temple, as oracles are read on the eve of the Olympic games. • Through 9/11: She Tells a Story celebrates the work of women artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the art forms of visual and literary arts. Fifteen Wilmington-area women writers contribute text (of their chosen format) on select works from the exhibition. The juxtaposition of the artwork with the written word will illuminate how these artists and writers explore their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. • Through 7/17: Patchwork North America: Paintings

by Virginia Wright-Frierson: From extensive travel by road and by air, Wright-Frierson has created over 100 paintings framing scenes, as if looking through a window, across the US and Canada. • Through 9/11: She Tells a Story: Celebrates the work of fiftytwo visual artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the forms of visual and literary arts.

Exploring the catalytic relationship between visual imagery and text, CAM invited fourteen Wilmington-area writers to compose new work inspired by these selections. This juxtaposition of visual with word illuminates how artists communicate their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. CAM Café hrs: Tues,-Sat,, 11am-3pm; Sun., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Thurs. 5-9pm.

910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Exhibit April 22nd and visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. Northend of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

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

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(1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. TuesSat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

7/16, 9am: A day dedicated to water fun and ocean education! Save the date! Free with membership and general admission. • Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm.

• Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome.

Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their alwayshungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. We also do custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with all the characters and even step onstage and be a part of the action.

STORY EXPLORERS

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

SKATEBOARD CLINICS AND CAMPS

Ages 7-12: Beginners clinic will familiarize campers with equipment, and they’ll identify safety hazards, and understand the setup of the skatepark. Developing fundamental beginners’ skills. $15/clinic: July 2, 16, 30, Aug. 13 and 27. 10:30am-noon. Includes 2 free skatepark passes. Greenfield Lake Park, 310 Willard St.

CFCC SUMMER CAMPS

Cape Fear Community College is offering affordable half-day summer camps that immerse children (ages 8-13) in creative, fun, and educational activities that focus on encouraging a sense of exploration and adventure, broadening cultural and creative horizons, and teaching important home economic skills. Choose from: Discover Scuba, Sew Much Fun, Painting with Acrylics, Kids in the Kitchen, and Spanish Immersion. Camps run through Aug 4, Mon-Thurs, 9am-1pm. Cost: $150-

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$200 (additional supplies may be required). Prereg. rqd. www.cfcc.edu/summercamp FITNESS ROOM FOR KIDS

Summer time is time to move and get fit! On Monday and Wednesday mornings between 10-noon, through Aug. 3, families can drop in at Main Library’s Fitness Room for Kids. It’s free and you don’t need an appointment. Kids can roll the Fitness Dice and attempt yoga moves, feats of balance, and other physical movement challenges. Then they can record their achievements on the Brag Wall!

Parents can pick up even more fitness and nutrition tips to try out at home. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6303. www.nhclibrary.org. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

UP AND ACTIVE

Move your body, move your mind. Join Lynne and the Wave for an hour of music, games, and fun for everyone in the Ocean Front Park lawn from 6:307:30 pm. Face painting provided by P3 Planning.

This family-friendly program begins Thursday, June 16th and runs through Thursday, August 18th.

Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Avenue

WII FITNESS FRIDAYS

Kids can get active in the Children’s Room at Northeast Library on Friday mornings in June and July.

Wii Sports and Just Dance video games will be available from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. No reservations are needed to play on Wii Fitness Fridays, but a parent must sign for their child’s use of game controllers. Max Nunez at 910-798-6373 or email mnunez@nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

SUMMER POP-UPS

Solar Fun: Mon.-Sat., July 11-16, 11am and 2pm, free. Examine the nano properties of sunscreen, explore solar tubes, and create a model sun. Parental participation is required. • Ready, Set, Grow: Mon-

Sat, 7/18-23, 11am and 2pm, free. Dissect a flower, learn the parts of a plant, and make your own seed container to take home and plant in your garden.

• All About Boats: Monday-Saturday, July 25-30, 11am and 2pm, free! Explore historic watercraft, create a tug boat that moves, and experiment to see what makes a boat float. • Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. MOVE AND GROOVE SUMMER STORYTIME

Toddlers and Preschoolers will Move and Groove at Main Library, 201 Chestnut St., with storytimes this summer! Instead of sitting down for a traditional half-hour of listening to stories, kids and parents can dance and sing their way through interactive stories and games, using rhythm instruments and colorful scarves and ribbons. Library storytimes are free and no registration is needed. For these hourlong sessions, please come for any part of the hour that works for your family. Children’s Librarian Julie Criser planned to encourage healthy habits for the whole family. jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303.

SUNSHINE CAMP

Three Sunshine Camp sessions will be offered in New Hanover County, 8:30am.-12:30pm, Mon-Fri. Week one is June 27-July 1 for rising second- and third-graders. Week two is July 11-15 for rising fourth- and fifth-graders. Week three is July 25-29 for rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. The program gives children who have lost a loved one the opportunity to connect with other children who have experienced loss. It’s a supportive environment where they can express their feelings and deal with grief. It can make a difference in the way they cope with loss throughout their lives. Led by Lorraine Perry and Marty Hernandez. Space is limited. Call to get an application; campers and their guardians must attend this brief meeting prior to camp. Free, but donations appreciated. Melinda

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FAMILY SCIENCE SATURDAYS

7/9, 10am: PreK/11am and noon: Ages 5-14. Free for members or with general admission. Lights, Camera, Action! Explore 3D vision and special effects. Create strange and silly sound effects. Bring the mystery of movie magic into focus. Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

BEGINNING FENCING CAMP

7/11, 9am: The beginner camp covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, and rules, and finish with an in class tournament. 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, 2017. Students need to provide their own lunch. Camp will provide snacks, water, and gatorade. Camp is for ages 8-18. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann sts.

JR NATURALIST CAMP

Ages: 7-9; July 18-22 8 am - 5 pm. Cost: $200. Explore and discover the diversity of plants and animals in North Carolina through hands on learning and field trips to various natural areas and attractions. Campers will learn how to safely explore, observe and appreciate nature. Lunch is not included; (910) 341-0075. Halyburton Park 4099 S. 17th St.

FAIRY HOUSES AND DRAGON COTTAGES

7/20, noon: Girls and boys alike are invited to collect materials and build fairy houses and dragon cottages on the Northeast Library grounds. Youth Services Librarian Mr. Max will read Pinkalicious and Fairy Houses aloud before construction begins. At the end of the program kids can imagine they are dragons and knock the dragon cottages

over. Free activity will exercise kids’ bodies as well as their imaginations. Gather in the grassy area behind Northeast Library, beside the Fire Department. Reservations are not required: Max Nunez at 910-798-6373 or email mnunez@nhcgov.com.

Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. LONGWAVE YOGA KIDS CAMP

7/21, 8:30am: Register your child (age 7-11) for the ultimate summer camp experience! Half-day camp includes yoga, surf, art and music in one actionpacked week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday we will soak up some sun on Wrightsville Beach with fun outdoor yoga and surf lessons with Sean’s Private Surf Instruction ( (2:1 kid to instructor ratio).

Tuesday and Thursday we will meet at the Longwave Yoga studio and dive into yoga adventures, crafts, ukulele lessons with Kent from The Ukulele Academy & much more! A healthy snack, materials and all rentals included. $380. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr.

KIDS IMPROV WORKSHOP

7/29, 3pm: This free workshop is for aspiring comedians ages 8 to 12. Through a variety of improv games and activities, kids will learn the basics of working together to create and develop on-the-spot comedy. Space for this workshop is limited and advance registration is requested.

Register on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6393. New Hanover County Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

outdoors/recreation CAPE FEAR RUGBY TOURNAMENT

42nd annual Cape Fear Rugby 7s Tournament.

Come watch premiere and social teams play Rugby 7s for 2 days. More than 700 men, women

and high-school aged boys (72 teams) will play nearly one hundred 7s matches on Saturday, July 2. Finals, Sunday, July 3; play commences at 9am on both days at Ogden Park. Tournament is traditionally held during the July 4th Weekend so that players and their guests can enjoy spending the holiday in Wilmington and its island beaches. http://fear7s.com.

COASTAL ADVENTURE BOAT CRUISE

7/7, 8am: The federation’s Coastal Advocate, Mike Giles, will lead a half-day boat cruise and island excursion to Rich Inlet—an important birding area and the gateway to the unspoiled Hutaff-Lea Island barrier island complex. The Figure 8 Homeowners Association is still pursuing permits to construct a rock and steel wall, called a terminal groin, on the north end of the island at Rich Inlet to combat episodic erosion which no longer threatens the northern end of the island or the inlet. This proposal has the potential of permanently affect this natural inlet and beach habitats that are critically important for threatened and endangered species like the piping plover and sea turtles. The inlet and public waters and beaches are important recreational areas for boaters, beachcombers and fisherman.

Learn the issues and how you can help stop this ill-advised project on of the few naturally functioning inlets left in the state. $40 member, $55 non-member. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Ctr, 309 W. Salisbury St.

BEACH BIRDING

7/9, 9:15am: Join Wild Bird & Garden for a free program on beach birding. Learn all about the fascinating birds you can see in our beautiful coastal environment, and pick up some tips on the best places and times of year to see them!

Wild Bird & Garden (Wilmington), 3501 Oleander Dr. (Hanover Center).

film CUCALORUS CALL FOR FILMMAKERS

Cucalorus is officially accepting applications for the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival and CONNECT Conference, 11/9-13! Artists can submit films (all genres, all lengths), performances, dance, music videos, virtual reality, artistic interventions, installations and multi-media stories. Entrepreneurs can submit to the CONNECT Conference; applications for speakers, panels, workshops, and pitches are being accepted now. Cucalorus’ general call for entries extends through late July, with separate deadlines for Dance-a-lorus performance pieces and Works-in-Progress. Late deadline is 7/14. Cucalorus is also currently accepting submissions

GENUINE FACTORY

See Us For

DHEEPAN

7/6, 4pm; 7/7, 7pm; 7/8, 7pm: Dheepan (Jesuthasan Anthonythasan) is a Tamil freedom fighter, a Tiger.

In Sri Lanka, the Civil War is reaching its end, and defeat is near. Dheepan decides to flee, taking with him two strangers – a woman and a little girl – hoping that they will make it easier for him to claim asylum in Europe. Arriving in Paris, the ‘family’ moves from one temporary home to another until Dheepan finds work as the caretaker of a run-down housing block in the suburbs. He works to build a new life and a real home for his ‘wife’ and his ‘daughter,’ but the daily violence he confronts quickly reopens his war wounds, and Dheepan is forced to reconnect with his warrior’s instincts to protect the people he hopes will become his true family. (Rated R, 1hr, 40 min). Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. $8

DOCUMONDAYS

7/11, 10am: “Broadway Goes Hollywood: Musical Comedy in American Cinema” provides a detailed look at its history, beginning with the release of The Jazz Singer in 1927. You’ll see interviews with dancer Cyd Charisse and Hermes Pan, as well as scenes and behind-the-scenes accounts from favorite films like Singin’ in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz. The impact of the Hays Code, the influence of African-American dance styles, and the decline of the musical during the 1960s are special topics of interest. Produced by Wichita Films, this 2008 release runs 53 minutes. • 7/25, 10am: “David and Me” is a gritty documentary about two unlikely friends—a convicted murderer and a young filmmaker. The July 25 screening at Northeast Library is free, and no reservations are needed. David McCallum has served 29 years of a life sentence and may never leave prison again, despite a mountain of evidence that should at least trigger a new trial.

Filmmaker Ray Klonsky and a pro-bono legal team think justice will finally be served when DNA evidence points to a new suspect emerges, but their fight has just begun. Produced by Cargo Film & Releasing, this 2015 release runs 80 minutes. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

SUMMER MOVIES

2:30pm: Bring the kids to a family movie at Main Library on Thursday afternoons, June 30 through August 11. You’re welcome to bring light snacks and covered drinks. Rated G or PG. www.nhclibrary. org. 910-798-6303. Family movies are free and you don’t need to register to attend. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MOVIES WITH MR. MAX

Youth Services Librarian Mr. Max will show fam-

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for the fifth annual Surfalorus Film Festival and a range of other year-round programs. Natalie Lentz at programming@cucalorus.org. 815 Princess St. cualorus.org.

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ily movies at Northeast Library on Thursday afternoons this summer. The shows are free and you don’t need to register to attend. Feel free to bring covered drinks and light snacks. Family movies are rated G, PG, or PG-13. www.nhclibrary.org. 910798-6373. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. WEINER

7/11-13, 7pm (4pm on 7/13): Sexts, lies, and Carlos Danger: watch the wildest political meltdown in recent history as it unfolds. It’s 2013 and Anthony Weiner—still reeling from the sex scandal that ended his political career two years earlier—is back in the spotlight as he mounts an audacious comeback campaign for New York City mayor. But it’s not long before history repeats itself and new sexting allegations leave Weiner and his aides scrambling to contain the damage. Granted unfettered access to the candidate and his campaign, filmmakers Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg capture a jawdropping, behind-the-scenes look at the political machine as it breaks down. Weiner is the winner of the 2015 Sundance Grand Jury Prize. (Rated R, 1 hr 36 min). $8. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

OUT OF DARKNESS

Speller Street Films L.L.C. will host a public screening of the documentary “Out of Darkness,” the story of African civilization, European colonization, and African world revolution on Sat., 7/16, 3:30pm at Williston Middle School Auditorium, 402 S. 11th St. Three-part documentary by director Amadeuz Christ, examining the untold history of African people, the African cultural contribution to the nations of the world, and the events that have contributed to the condition of African people today. Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC and Advance Youth Outreach will also be on-site. Attendees are asked to please bring canned goods or monetary donations to contribute to both of these organizations. $10 at

the door, $5 for kids under 17 or can be purchased in advance at outofdarknesswilmington.eventbrite. com. Speller Street Films L.L.C. at spellerstreetfilms@gmail.com.

LOSING MY SOUL PREMIERE

7/17, 6pm: This is the Premiere Party for Cast, Crew, and their Guests. Losing My Soul is an independent televison pilot. We will have a red carpet walk and photo shoot for Cast, Crew and their guests from 5pm-6pm. All others are welcome to arrive at 6pm. Due to the content it is intended for 18 and up. We are doing a $10 suggested donation at the door. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

MAGGIE’S PLAN

7/25-27, 7pm (4pm on 7/27): In Rebecca Miller’s witty modern romantic comedy Maggie’s Plan, Greta Gerwig portrays Maggie Hardin, a vibrant and practical thirty-something New Yorker working in education. Luckless in love, she decides it’s time to have a child on her own. But when she meets John Harding (Ethan Hawke), an anthropology professor and struggling novelist, Maggie falls in love for the first time, and adjusts her plans for motherhood.

Complicating matters, John is in an unhappy marriage with Georgette Harding (Julianne Moore), an ambitious academic driven by her work. With some help from Maggie’s eccentric and hilarious best friends, married couple Tony (Bill Hader) and Felicia (Maya Rudolph), Maggie sets in motion a new plan that intertwines their lives and connects them in surprising and funny ways. Maggie learns sometimes destiny should be left to its own devices. (R, 1 hr 38 min). Thalian, 310 Chestnut St. $8

THE LOBSTER

6/18-20, 7pm (also 4pm on 7/20): A love story set in the near future where single people, according to the rules of The City, are arrested and transferred to The Hotel. There they are obliged to find a matching mate in 45 days. If they fail, they are transformed into an animal of their choice and released

into The Woods. A desperate Man (Colin Farrell) escapes from The Hotel to The Woods where The Loners live, and falls in love with enigmatic stranger (Rachel Weisz), although it is against their rules.

At once a full immersion into a strange and surreal world, and a witty and clever reflection of our own society, The Lobster is a thrillingly audacious vision fully brought to life by Yorgos Lanthimos, and his terrific cast. The filmmaker displays a completely singular style and mastery of tone, finding the perfect balance between sharp-edged satire and romantic fable that entertains its audience while also leaving them with lots to reflect on long after the credits have rolled. (Rated R, 1 hr 58 min). Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. $8

classes METAL WORK AND JEWELRY CLASSES

Metal and wire work jewelry classes held every Tuesday morning, 10am-noon at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center at 2nd and Orange streets. $30/2 hour class (includes all supplies and tools for use in class). Pre-reg: Karen Keffer Pridemore, takeyourpickdesigns@yahoo.com.

ART CLASSES

Play Draw Workshop, Mon, 10am-noon or 2pm4pm: Be guided through a fun drawing project learning about shape, line, shading and light to create an awesome still life drawing. $30 • Water Color: Wed, 10am-noon: Three Mermaids with water colors and colored pencils. $20 • Acrylic Painting, Wed, 2-4pm: “Beach Towel Design” with acrylic paints. $20/workshop. • Water Color and Pencil Workshops, Fri. 10am-noon: “Fish and Turtles” with water color and colored pencils. $20 • All materials supplied. Email loislight@bellsouth. net or call 910 547-8115. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

COMMUNITY MEDITATION

Upcoming Community Meditation on Mon., 7/11, 7:30-8pm with Mary. Summertime brings us the gift of light, expansion, creativity and activates the element of fire within, which can energize us to be outgoing and productive. However, it is important to prevent burnout in this hot season of transformation and activity. This cOMmunity Meditation will guide you to renew yourself and find direction with the expansive and extroverted qualities of the season. Manifest abundance of joy and love while staying balanced and nurtured. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr.

PILOXING

Pilates meets boxing meets dance. Pilates and Boxing share a very important commonality that is crucial to both—CORE. That is the theme, the through-line of this Brand. The power to throw punches, the ability to stabilize and create true balance...CORE. This dynamic program moves through heart-pumping, powerful boxing combinations to sculpting and lengthening Pilatesinfluenced movement to ‘let yourself GO’ dance releases, and back around again. Never have you enjoyed sweating so much. Classes are 1 hour.

Barefoot training unless participant is diabetic.

Piloxing® Gloves are optional and available for purchase in studio.. Childcare is provided with pre-registration for class on MindBody Connect.

31 Fitness, 4209 Oleander Dr., Suite 8

PADDLES AND PROVISIONS

7/21, 6:30pm: Take your yoga practice off land and into the water with this spin on SUP Yoga!

Learn the fundamentals of paddleboarding first on land with a review of water saftey and then join us in the water as we warm up with a paddle off into the sunset! Surrounded by nature, we will flow through a complete yoga practice available to all levels. Following class, enjoy an

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ice cold beverage of your choice with old friends and new! SUP Yoga helps to build core strength and integration while cultivating awareness of the true present moment. This class is seasonal and is weather dependent. Classes will be canceled by 6:00pm if weather is not in our favor. All yoga levels welcome and swimming skills a must.

WrightsvilleSUP, 96 W. Salisbury St. STAINED GLASS CLASSES

7/21, 7pm: Stained Glass Classes by professional glass artist, Niki Hildebrand, who holds a glass degree from The Rhode Island School of Design and has been working in glass for 17 years. Students will make an original piece of stained glass, either in the Tiffany method or more traditional lead channel method, up to 11” x 17” panel. 4 weeks will include direct instruction by Ms. Hildebrand, and all necessary tools and supplies. Two weeks will be “open studio” time for completing student project work. Class will conclude with a wine and cheese reception with a display of student art along with Ms. Hildebrand’s work. Coastal Designer Glass: 910-395-1989. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ stained-glass-class-at-coastal-designer-glass-tickets-15835151364. 5424 Oleander Dr., Ste 3

FAMILY WORKSHOP: LEGO ROBOTS

7/22, 2pm: Free for members or with general admission. Engage in science, technology, engineering and math as you construct and program a Lego Mindstorms robot! Let your imagination soar as you imagine a world with more robot helpers. Preregistration is required, please call 910-798-4362 or email cfmprograms@nhcgov.com to register.

Space limited to 25 participants. Program is best for youth 8 and up with an adult helper. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

RESTORATIVE SOUNDBATH

7/24, 6:30pm: With Mary Glackmeyer. Make time

to soak up the sweetness of this life! In this 2-hour restorative class, you will receive thai therapeutics, sacred sound with instruments and voice, and meditation. A monthly tradition in New Orleans with Mary’s mentor and dear friend, Michelle Baker, the Soundbath is a truly transformational experience that Mary is honored to share. Be bathed by the gentle and cosmic sounds of harmonium, guitar, singing bowls, and sacred mantra. Eddy and Mary will offer serenades as you passively receive yoga supported by blocks, bolsters and blankets in restorative postures and thai massage-assisted yoga therapeutics. Mary was trained in Thai Yoga Therapy by Sudevi Linda Kramer of the Vedic Conservatory. No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome. Longwave Yoga is handicapped accessible. Register in advance; space and props are limited. $20 advanced registration or $25 same day registration. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr., #200 CAREER CAMP FOR ADULTS W/DISABILITIES

7/11, 1pm: Prepare students for work, provide students with the necessary pre-employment skills, empower students for success, promote job retention and advancement. Students will learn about resume writing techniques. RSVP by 7/6 with Stevie Toole at 910-815-6618 or by e-mail at Stevie.Toole@ drc-cil.org. Accommodations are available upon advance request. Disability Resource Center, 140 Cinema Dr.

WINE AND WATERCOLOR

Led by Nick Mijak. Every Tuesday evening starting at 7:30 class is led by local watercolor artist Nick Mijak, we always enjoy a nice glass of wine while we learn some fundamental techniques of the mysterious medium of watercolor. The idea is to take the fear out of watercolor and learn the fun. All the materials are provided, and each participant gets a completed painting they are proud of by the end of the evening. Come join the fun, at Bar Local! Bar

Local, Bellas: 19 Market St.

lectures/readings PEDALING FOR PAGES BOOK CLUB

Arrive by bike to receive the bicycle discount everyday. We do have a bike rack just outside the door and two more on the block. The group will read a selection that includes, fiction, biography, history, and memoir. Open to all levels of bicycle interest and ability. Meetings are last Thursday of the month at 6pm. July—The Yellow Jersey by Ralph Hurne. August—Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk, and Triumph on the Path Less Traveled by Rebecca Rusch. Oct—Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery by Greg Moody. Nov—Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling by BikeSnobNYC. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

INTERIOR DESIGN CLASSES

Classes meet Mon/Wed evenings, 7/11-8/17, 6-8pm, CFCC’s Castle Hayne campus. Pre-reg. rqd. Cost: $140 for 24 hours instruction. www.cfcc. edu/communityenrichment. 910-362-7254

SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Leland Library will hold their Second Saturday sale on Sat., 7/9, 10am-2pm at the Magnolia House II, on Town Hall Dr. just before the new town hall. For July, we will feature our oversized (coffee table) books and DVDs. These will all be half price! We have over-sized books on cars, countries, celebrities, arts & crafts, and much more.

DVDs for the whole family! Ellie Edwards, (910) 833-2322. www.friendsofthelelandlibrary.com.

SHERMAN’S MARCH TO THE SEA

The Friends of the Leland Library is pleased to announce a special presentation of Civil War History.

Mike Powell, President of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table will discuss “Sherman’s March to the Sea...and Beyond.” The focus will be on the battles and impact of the Civil War in NC. Fri., 7/8, 7pm, the Brunswick Forest Community Commons building for this fundraising event. Admission is $10 per person and space is limited. Leland Library, (910) 371-9442 to reserve your space, Arlene White at (910) 617-2538 or Ellie Edwards at (910) 833-2322.

All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Leland Library, a non-profit organization who provides funds and resources to the Leland Library.

LUNCH AND LEARN

7/15, noon: Bring a bag lunch, along with your questions about the process of writing and publishing a novel, to hear local author Susan Schild talk about her recent book, “Linny’s Sweet Dream List.” The event is free and no reservations are needed. “Linny’s” is a feel-good Southern story about a woman rebuilding her life after ending a bad marriage. She meets a man who seems like a perfect match, although of course he’s got baggage of his own . . .

Copies of the novel will be available for purchase and autographing. • 7/22, noon: Local author Terry Bowman will talk about his recent book, “The Carving Tree”—a tale of love, hope, courage and grace.

Reference Librarian Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

BEACH READS BOOKSALE

7/16, 9am: Fill your beach bag with paperback adventure, romance, mystery, and science fiction books at NHC Library’s Beach Reads Booksale!

Choose from thousands of gently used pocketsized mass market paperbacks, on sale just one hot Saturday morning in July for 50 cents each. Library book sales are made possible by volunteers and community book donations, and proceeds benefit

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New Hanover County Public Library. Donations of used books, CDs, and DVDs are gratefully accepted at all library locations throughout the year. http:// nhcpl.libguides.com/supportnhcpl. Paige Owens: powens@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6322. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

clubs/notices NC GRASSROOTS GRANT PROGRAM

Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in New Hanover County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county.

Grassroots funds are not generally awarded to arts organizations that receive funding through the North Carolina Arts Council’s State Arts Resources.

Projects must occur between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. www.artswilmington.org.

BE A FOSTER PARENT OPEN HOUSE

“Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story!” Consider becoming a Foster Parent! Easter Seals UCP invites you to our Open House on Thursday, June 2 to answer the questions: “What is Foster Care in 2016? How can you help children in our community who need a loving home?” Learn about Therapeutic and IAFT Foster Care. We’ll have a Q&A session following the presentation. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Easter Seals UCP, 4130 Oleander Drive Suite 100

TOUCH TANK TUESDAYS

Through Aug., 10am-1pm: What’s better than seeing shells at the beach? Being able to touch, interact and learn about the living creatures inside.

From slimy kelps to cute, shy hermit crabs to friendly whelks our weekly touch tanks will introduce you to some of the most interesting creatures that roam the N.C. coast. Guests invited to drop in anytime during the event every Tues.. Fred and Alice Stanback Ed. Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

WAVE TRANSIT INPUT FORUMS

Wave Transit is starting a new transportation program for people age 65 and over and people with disabilities. Wave will collect public input, which will be used to inform the program, during four (4) community forums. People with disabilities, older adults, service providers, advocates, and caregivers are encouraged to attend. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served! 7/12, noon-2pm: NHC Public Library- Main, 201 Chestnut St. • 7/13, 9am11am: Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Dr. Leland, NC • 7/14: NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd., 12:30pm-2:30pm. • 7/16, NHC Public

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20) Events in the coming week may trick your mind and tweak your heart. They might mess with your messiah complex and wreak havoc on your habits. But I bet they will energize your muses and add melodic magic to your mysteries. They will slow you down in such a way as to speed up your evolution, and spin you in circles with such lyrical grace you may become delightfully clear-headed. Will you howl and moan?

Probably, but more likely out of poignant joy—not from angst and anguish. Might you be knocked off course? Perhaps, but by a good influence, not a bad one.

ones you were born with. Let’s say your natal Jupiter suffers from an uncongenial aspect with your Moon. The psychic surgeons cut and splice, according to your specifications, and enable you to be recoded with the destiny you desire.

Unfortunately, the cost of the pioneering technology is still prohibitive for most people. But here’s the good news, Libra: In coming months, you will have an unprecedented power to reconfigure your life’s path using other, less expensive, purely natural means.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In the book “A Survival Guide to the Stress of Organizational Change,” the authors tell you how to raise your stress levels. Assume others are responsible for lowering your stress levels, they say. Resolve not to change anything about yourself. Hold on to everything in your life that’s expendable. Fear the future. Get embroiled in trivial battles. Try to win new games as you play by old rules. Luckily, the authors also offer suggestions on how to “reduce” your stress. Get good sleep, they advise. Exercise regularly. Don’t drink too much caffeine. Feel lots of gratitude. Clearly define a few strong personal goals, and let go of lesser wishes. Practice forgiveness and optimism. Talk to yourself with kindness. Got all that, Taurus? It’s an excellent place to start as you formulate your strategy for the second half of 2016.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Normally, I’m skeptical about miraculous elixirs, sudden cures and stupendous breakthroughs. I avoid fantasizing about a “silver bullet” that can simply and rapidly repair an entrenched problem. But I’m setting aside my caution as I evaluate your prospects for the coming months. While I don’t believe a sweeping transformation is guaranteed, I suspect it’s far more likely than usual. I suggest you open your mind to it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) As I gaze into my crystal ball and invoke a vision of your near future, I find you communing with elemental energies almost beyond your power to control. But I’m not worried because I also see the spirit of fun is keeping you safe and protected.

Your playful strength is fully unfurled and ensures love always trumps chaos. This is a dream come true: You have a joyous confidence as you explore and experiment with the Great Unknown. Trust in your fluidic intuition to guide you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

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“You can only go halfway into the darkest forest,” a Chinese proverb says. “Then you are coming out the other side.” You will soon reach that midpoint, Leo. You may not recognize how far you already have come, so it’s a good thing I’m here to give you a heads-up. Keep the faith! Now, here’s another clue: As you wandered through the dark forest, you’ve been learning practical lessons that will come in handy during the phase of your journey that will begin after your birthday.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) My devoted contingent of private detectives, intelligence agents, and psychic sleuths is constantly wandering the globe, gathering data for me to use in creating your horoscopes. In recent days, they have reported many of you Virgos are seeking expansive visions and mulling long-term decisions. Your tribe seems unusually relaxed about the future, and is eager to be emancipated from shrunken possibilities. Crucial in this wonderful development has been an inclination to stop obsessing on small details and avoid being distracted by transitory concerns. Hallelujah!

Keep up the good work. Think big! Bigger! Biggest!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) After years of painstaking research, the psychic surgeons at the Beauty and Truth Lab have finally perfected the art and science of Zodiac Makeovers. Using a patented technique known as Mythic Gene Engineering, they are able to transplant the planets of your horoscope into different signs and astrological houses from the

In high school I was a good athlete with a promising future as a baseball player.

But my aspirations were aborted in sophomore year when the coach banished me from the team. My haircut and wardrobe were too weird, he said. I may have been a skillful shortstop, but my edgy politics made him nervous and mad. At the time, I was devastated by his expulsion. Playing baseball was my passion.

But in retrospect I was grateful. The coach effectively ended my career as a jock and steered me toward my true callings: poetry, music and astrology. I invite you to identify a comparable twist in your own destiny, Scorpio. What unexpected blessings came your way through a seeming adversary? The time is ripe to lift those blessings to the next level.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Do you remember the turning point when you came to a fork in the road of your destiny, at a moment when your personal power wasn’t strong? Do you recall how you couldn’t muster the potency to make the most courageous choice, but instead headed in the direction that seemed easier? Well, here’s some intriguing news: Your journey has delivered you, via a convoluted route, to a place not too far from that original fork in the road. It’s possible you could return there and revisit the options—which are now more mature and meaningful—with greater authority. Trust your exuberance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) I love writing horoscopes for you. Your interest in my insights spurs my creativity and makes me smarter. As I search for the inspiration you need next, I have to continually reinvent my approach to finding the truth. Theories I had about your destiny last month may not be applicable this month. My devotion to following your ever-shifting story keeps me enjoyably off-balance, and propels me free of habit and predictability. I’m grateful for your influence on me! Now, I suggest you compose a few thank-you notes similar to the one I’ve written here. Address them to people in your life who move, feed and transform you the best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) After an Illinois man’s wife whacked him in the neck with a hatchet, he didn’t hold a grudge—just the opposite. Speaking from a hospital room, while recovering from his life-threatening wound, Thomas Deas testified he still loved his attacker, and hoped they could reconcile. Is this admirable or pathetic? I’ll go with pathetic. Forgiving one’s allies and loved ones for their mistakes is wise, but allowing and enabling their maliciousness and abuse should be taboo. Keep that standard in mind during the coming weeks, Aquarius. People close to you may engage in behavior that lacks full integrity. Be compassionate but tough-minded in your response.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Can water run uphill? Not usually. But there’s an eccentric magic circulating in your vicinity, and it could generate phenomena comparable to water running uphill. I wouldn’t be surprised, either, to see the equivalent of stars coming out in the daytime. Or a mountain moving out of your way. Or the trees whispering an oracle exactly when you need it. Be alert for anomalous blessings, Pisces.

They may be so different from what you think is possible that they could be hard to recognize.

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JULIA’S FLORIST GARAGE SALE

7/16, 9am: Help us make room for new inventory. We will be selling Seasonal, Christmas, Scratch & Dent items, overstock, display pieces and more for 6090% off retail prices. Julia’s Florist, 900 S. Kerr Ave.

FAMILY FIT CHALLENGE

J’nelle Ruscetti of Wilmington Health is the speaker at this program for parents struggling to raise healthy-weight kids in a society that promotes obesity. Attendance is free and no advance registration is needed. J’nelle will address healthy sleep, diet, movement, and media habits, as well as motivational techniques parents can use to help kids learn to enjoy making healthy choices. Consumer Health Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan at mnolan@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6307. www.nhclibrary.org. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

LEGO CHALLENGE

7/19, 2pm: Lego Challenge, Myrtle Grove Library, is a fun way for kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills! Participating children may work alone or in groups. Legos are scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month at New Hanover County’s Myrtle Grove Library. The sessions are free for kids ages 5 to 10. Space is limited, so please preregister on the calendar at www. nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6393. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting ever Friday, 6pm. • Third Wednesday

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. Share cups available. All genres. All beer styles. • An Evening with Stone Brewing, 7/9, 6pm: To honor 20 years of beers, Fermental welcomes the team from Stone Brewing for an evening dedicated to beer: with rare and limited releases alongside several year-round varieties with plenty of giveaways, live music, and more. The list of beers for this event is massive.

Grab your growlers. Ask questions, sample draft selections, purchase bottles, enjoy giveaways, food trucks (Soulful Twist Food), live music (Dirty White Rags and Boba Funk), and more. 910-821-0362. www.fermental.net. Fermental, 7250 Market St. CFCC CULINARY EVENTS

7/12, 19, 26, 6pm: CFCC Culinary Academy, Handson Kitchen Basics Series: Join Chef Gwen on Tuesday nights from 6-8 pm this summer to learn her best culinary tips and techniques. Prep, cook, plate and sample your own creations during this 2-hour class. $40 reg. fee per section includes class, samples and/or take-aways. www.cfcc.edu/culinaryacademy. • 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 6pm: Seasonal Summer Supper: Relax with Chef Gwen on Wednesdays from 6-8 pm while preparing a fabulous farmer’s market supper featuring delicious seasonal recipes.

Learn about local food heritage and discover new culinary secrets as you cook. The menu will change weekly, depending on what Chef Gwen picks up at the market! $40 reg. fee per section includes class and dinner. www.cfcc.edu. enrich@cfcc.edu. 910362-7254 or enrich@cfcc.edu. CFCC Union Station, Room 517, 502 N. Front St.

RIVER BLUFFS FARMER’S MARKET

Every Sat., 10am-3pm: Farmer Bill is up early most

Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market Mondays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Barren Inlet Creek Designs, Hand Woven Doormats Bows on Arrows, Jewelry & Fine Art Coastal Tides, Soaps & Candles Kim Fisher Designs, Terrariums, Driftwood Plants, Succulents Motsy Wynn, Pottery

The Pepper Mill Shop, Art, Paintings, Apparel The Humble Hippie, Stained Glass & Other Art Soul Anchor, Jewelry Soul & Sea Studio, Paintings and Shell Crafts Wilmington Beach Photography,

Davis Seafood Flower Hut Great Harvest Bread Co. Cape Fear Pirate Candy Local Area Photography Island Roast Coffee Lunchbox Pickles Sea Love Sea Salt Shipwrecked Seasonings Wrightsville Beach Town Hall is located at: 321 Causeway Drive, 910-256-7925 www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com parksandrecreation@towb.org 46 encore | july 6 - july 12, 2016 | www.encorepub.com

support groups CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a Celebrate Recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7 pm.

Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm.

The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. For more information. contact Jodie at 910-547-8973 , 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. Life Community Church, 3500 Oleander Dr.

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org

PFLAG

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

GRIEF PROGRAM

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free six-week grief program for those coping with the loss of an adult child. It will be from 2-4 p.m. Mon., through 6/27, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington. Discussions on the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Registration is mandatory and closes once the series begins: (910) 796-7991. Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year. www.lcfh.org.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor.

Men and spouses welcome from the entire Cape Fear area. Discussion and programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup.com. wproscasupportgp@aol.com or 910-792-9953.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs, 7pm: Those with MS, families and friends welcome. Meets at New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital 1st floor conference room (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital), 2nd Thursday each month. Details: Lisa, 399-7252; Burt, 383-1368.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

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Castle Hayne Farms Eden’s Produce Green Seasons Hanchey’s Produce Lorek Farms Patch Farmstead Red Beard Farms Turner Family Farms

Buy fresh locally grown produce, baked goods, seafood, unique craft items and more!

The Farmers’ Market is located on Seawater Lane adjacent to Wrightsville Beach Town Hall.

mornings, tending to the crops at The River Bluffs Organic Farm. Situated on 10 acres of land, The Farm utilizes sustainable growing methods so that all yielded produce can be tagged “certified organic.” Located just down the road from the entrance of River Bluffs, The Farm helps to fill the amazing menu at the neighborhood restaurant—Porches Cafe. River Bluffs, 3571 Hansa Dr. http://riverbluffsliving.com/ saturday-farm-market/

MARINE CUSHIONS • ENCLOSURES

Library, Northeast, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd., 2-4pm.

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