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Live Local Live Small:

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ood, shelter and safety are prime needs that resonate on a deep biological level for us all. In the millennia, as we have become increasingly more mobile, the need for transportation has reached almost the same fever pitch of importance in our lives. Indeed, consider what a hot-button topic parking can be at any meeting, whether it is city council or a coffee shop. Voices will be raised along with blood pressure; heads will shake in anger and frustration. No one leaves happy or satisfied.

Ask yourself how many candidates for local office have run on platforms related to improving traffic flow in our area in the last 20 years? Then there is the mass-transit piece. Because we are not a city on the scale of New York, Boston or D.C., we don’t have mass transit that serves commuter traffic in the way that they do. But we do have a masstransit system that is in fact integral to the lives of many of our residents. Unfortunately, it does not seem to appeal across economic lines. If you take the metro in D.C., you will meet people who work at the Pentagon, as well as others who clean streets for a living and everyone in-between. Somehow, locally, we have not made the mental leap that using a bus does not equate to poverty.

Sandwiched between these two extremes, one finds the world of taxis and car-hire services. As the encore readership knows, I do not currently own a car with an engine installed in it. Though much of my life is quite walkable (except in this heat—whew!),

there are instances that one really does need to get a ride elsewhere. For the most part, Jock and a couple of friends have been quite generous to offer up a ride. I have yet to be genuinely stranded somewhere. But Jock and I have busy lives and there have been a few times when we have had divided obligations.

(After all, I want him in my life as a lover, not a chauffeur.) Last month, without access to reliable transportation, was really interesting. Among other things, it provided an opportunity to take a taxi cab in Wilmington, which I haven’t done in years.

What we think of as a taxi service started in England in the early 1600s (reign of James I and IV). You could hire a guy with a horse and cart to take you and your belongings from point A to point B within a local radius for a nominal sum. According to the history of taxi cabs from Wikipedia: “In 1625 carriages were made available for hire from innkeepers in London and the first taxi rank appeared on ‘So the Strand’ outside the Maypole Inn in 1636.

In 1635 the Hackney Carriage Act was passed by Parliament to legalise horse-drawn carriages for hire.”

So, over 350 years ago, taxi-cab legislation was part of the public discourse. Still, it is in modern America and our fair city. If you walk downtown, you will notice that there are certain parallel parking spots painted to say they are reserved for taxis during the peak hours of bar traffic (after midnight). Issues related to transporting people home safely and

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trying to effectively clear an area when the bars let out at 2 a.m. have been high priority for not only the city council and staff, but the police and the cab owners who want to operate safely and recognize that that time is unique to itself.

As I said, I had not taken a cab in Wilmington in several years. The last time was on New Year’s Day at 6 a.m. eight years ago, and the gentleman who drove the cab didn’t turn the meter on, and informed me that since he hadn’t been to sleep yet, we were still on the flat rates for New Year’s Eve. So I wouldn’t say I had a clear understanding of what it was like here. I asked a few friends who had a lot of experience with cabs and was told to expect at least a $20 fare from downtown to the Cameron Art Museum.

“What about a tip?” I queried.

“Expect about $3,” I was told.

I needed to be at the CAM by 6:30 p.m., so I called Port City Taxi and asked dispatch to send a cab to the bookstore at 5:15 p.m. I assumed they would be late and I have a personality that is frantically early for everything. Much to my surprise, the taxi was waiting for me at 5:11 p.m. Round trip from Front Street to the CAM and back to home (downtown again) came to $38 with tip included.

Now I understand why if you are using cabs as your main source of transportation, it is almost impossible to save up to buy a car. Looking at the fees clearly posted on the window next to me made it clear that travelling to the beaches or outside of the county was an option, but an expansive one.

I thought back to the waitress I met on the bus to Carolina Beach last year who talked about how expensive it was for her to get home if she got off work after the bus stopped running. I will say the lovely gentlemen who drove me to the CAM was incredibly professional, safe and courteous in every way. However, after taking cabs in major metropolitan areas with Jock, this was so bland as to be a little bit of a letdown. Getting in a taxi with Jock frequently results in meeting the cab driver’s family, getting gas, going to a restaurant or store with them, and possibly moving furniture.

My experience was so normal I almost felt like I hadn’t made enough of an effort.

A more increasingly controversial aspect to the taxi-cab discussion globally is the growing presence of UBER—the ride-sharing service that connects people through mobile apps on smart phones.

The riots/protests revolving around UBER and French cab drivers were making global headlines last week with overturned cars and fires. Arguments that UBER is operating illegally aside, real concerns exist about safety for passengers and drivers alike. Taxi companies have to install certain safety features, maintain training and carry specific insurance and licensees. Not possessing a phone that does anything other

than make and receive calls, I haven’t used UBER. However, one of my cohorts who also works as a writer, and does not currently own a car, started using it to get to distant interviews.

It happened during the heat wave. She had to get from downtown to the Masonboro Sound area. The closest the bus would take her still required a 20-minute walk in the middle of the day in the scorching hot sun. So she tried UBER, and a nice, retired gentleman picked her up and took her to the location. The price of the trip was half of what I paid to get to the CAM. One thing she reported she liked was that, because all money transfers electronically, if she doesn’t have cash on her, she can still use the service Knowing my determination not to pay bank fees if I don’t have to—and to utilize cash as much as possible—she cited this as one of two reasons I would have a hard time with UBER. The other she said is that planning in advance may be problematic. It is not like calling dispatch and making an appointment; you just check the app and see if there are any drivers in your vicinity to make arrangements based on current availability.

For the more flexible and less cash-oriented, it seems to be working.

After this month, I am not certain what the solution is to our bus system, or how to find a compromise between UBER and taxis. Perhaps there is a hybrid of the current taxi model and the app that could be beneficial for everyone. But if I ever doubted that transportation is absolutely essential to our daily lives—getting to and from work, the grocery store, paying bills, the hardware store—I have learned my lesson.

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Fishin’ With the Four Horsemen: Not quite the end of days By: Mark Basquill

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f you’re reading this, then nary a one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse has mounted up and visited eternal judgement upon this unholy land. After the fireworks of late June, more than a few people were expecting war, famine, pestilence, and death to ride in with the end of days.

First, there was the Charleston tragedy.

Then the Supreme Court decided the Affordable Care Act is the law of the land.

The same court decided in favor of marriage equality. They also upheld the Fair Housing Act, and seem to be beginning to look at gerrymandering districts as a threat to the democratic process. The once proud flag of rebellion and racial purity is voluntarily coming down, and rainbow flags are rising.

A woman and a socialist are leading some early polls for our next national circus (pardon my auto-correct, I meant cycle).

Worst of all—despite his eternal optimism, effervescence and eloquence—Reagan remains dead and eerily silent on these matters. Mysteriously, the preternaturally mystifying Obama remains in office and appears intent on finishing his two historic terms with grace and dignity.

If that doesn’t get at least one of the Four Horsemen to saddle up, what’s it gonna take, right? The Pope advocating for the poor and lambasting his flock for plundering the clearly warming planet for profit? (Yes, that happened, too.)

Last I saw the Four Horsemen, they didn’t look quite ready for wrath. I ran into them at a fishin’ spot on the backside of Sugarloaf at Carolina Beach State Park last Sunday morning after most of June’s fireworks. I run the sandy, hilly trails back there from

time to time to improve my balance. Finding new balance is essential for runners, especially as we age, resist change and become rigidly set in our ways.

First off, their names are John, Thomas, Francis, and LaKeisha. We should have guessed it’s the Four Horse-Persons of the Apocalypse. John and Thomas gently caressed each other’s necks. LaKeisha and Francis staked their rods to the sand, stroked each other’s cheek and smiled.

These four angels turned to face me, naked and unashamed. They are a pretty tolerant bunch. They expressed amusement at the many flags we humans fly. “You seem to have an insatiable appetite for symbols,” Thomas said.

The rest recounted most of the Book of Revelations as if it were skit comedy, which in fact they said it is. It was a bit they made up to pass the time fishin’ on the banks of the River Jordan back in the day.

LaKeisha must have noticed my trepidation about the end of days. “You’re all the same,” she smiled. LaKeisha reassured me that if centuries of slavery, genocide, wars, riots, Hiroshima, the designated hitter and Donald Trump’s hairpiece didn’t faze, them, the world wouldn’t end because of Obamacare and rainbow flags.

I sighed relief and beamed a bit with progressive pride.

Thomas caught my pride beam in midflight.“Beware the hubris,” he warned.

Power still has most of the money. Hate isn’t out of ammo. He cautioned that power and hate never surrender and always find a flag to fly. He was also unimpressed with the Supreme Court decisions. After all, it’s essentially the same court that installed Dubya and decided Citizen’s United. Its history is one of evolving legal opinion and interpretation, not absolute fact and infallible moral logic.

LaKeisha noticed a bite on her line and echoed something my son told me last week. She said the fishing here is some of the best in the world, and if there is something to be proud of, it’s got nothing to do with flags and everything to do with the fishing and beauty of the souls. These are exactly the reasons my son says he’s got a lot of Southern pride. “It’s about my friends and the fishin’, Dad, not about any flag.”

LaKeisha turned to me before returning to her friends and fishing: “I wasn’t being symbolic. I meant it literally. While you celebrate diversity, please, remember to embrace similarity. You’re all the same to us. Beautiful souls.”

of water on it to keep it shimmering). He had less success than the cookie-peddlers, and in short order loaded it back into his truck, took it to an inlet and released it. However, he did avoid the police; it is illegal to sell fish without a commercial license.

Update California inventor Matt McMullen, who makes the world’s most realistic life-sized female doll, the RealDoll (with exquisite skin texture and facial and body architecture, and which sells for $5,000 to $10,000, depending on customization), is working with engineers experienced in robotics to add animation — but according to a June New York Times report, faces a built-in problem. As a pioneer Japanese robotics developer observed, robots that become too humanlike tend to disgust rather than satisfy. Hence, the more lifelike McMullen makes his RealDolls, the more likely the customer is to be creeped out rather than turned on — perhaps forcing the virtuoso McMullen to leave enough imperfection to reassure the customer that it’s just a doll.

work they supposedly did for Medicare patients, but Dr. Ezukanma clearly had the most productive day of the bunch.

— Republican presidential contender Carly Fiorina, who with her husband earned $2.5 million last year, disclosed that the U.S. tax system required her to file not just a federal return but returns in 17 states, as well, and a June New York Times report chose one state (Michigan) to highlight the Fiorinas’ plight.

Ultimately, the Fiorinas determined that they owed Michigan income tax of $40, but they had no way of knowing the exact amount until they had completed 58 pages of documents (to rule out various Michigan attempts to collect more because the tax they owed was more justly payable to other states and could thus be excluded).

— Canada’s naval vessels stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, currently lack supplyship services, according to a May Canadian Press report. One of the two supply vessels has been decommissioned, and the other, 45 years old, is floating limply because of corrosion, and work on a replacement will not begin until 2017. Consequently, according to the report, the navy has been forced to order repair parts for the ship by advertising for them on eBay.

Cultural Diversity — A low-caste minor girl was beaten up by several higher-caste women in the village of Ganeshpura, India, in June (in retaliation for the girl’s having disrespected a male relative of the women — by allowing her shadow to partially cover the man). The girl’s family managed to get to a police station to file charges, but in some remote villages like Ganeshpura, higher-caste aggressors can intimidate the victims into silence (and in this case, allegedly threatened to kill the girl and members of her family for the shadow-casting).

— Yunessan Spa House in Hakone, Japan, recently began offering guests supposedly soothing, skin-conditioning baths — of ramen noodles (elevating to health status what might be Japan’s real national dish). The pork broth that fills the tub is genuine, but because of health department regulations, only synthetic noodles can be used, and it is not clear that the artificial ramen achieves the same (allegedly) beautifying collagen levels as actual noodles.

News You Can Use A brief Washington Post review in June heralded the new edition of the Routledge International Handbook of Ignorance Studies, covering “different types of ignorance” in a range of subjects by authors from various countries.

Among the valuable conclusions in the book is that while “individual ignorance” may be rational in some cases, it is unlikely that “collective ignorance” advances the society. In any event, the author concluded, “The realm of ignorance is so vast that no one volume can fully cover it all.”

Government in Action — The federal Medicare Fraud Strike Force obtained indictments of 243 people in June in a variety of alleged scams and swindles, and among those arrested was Dr. Noble U. Ezukanma, 56, of Fort Worth, Texas, who once billed the government for working 205 hours in a single day (October 16, 2012). Other indictees were similarly accused of inflating the

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Oh, Dear!

The New York Court of Appeals ruled in June that, when a body is taken for official autopsy and organs are removed (including the brain), the deceased’s family does not necessarily have a right to receive the body with organs re-inserted. “(N)othing in our common law jurisprudence,” the judges wrote, mandates “that the medical examiner do anything more than produce the ... body.” The family had demanded the entire body back for a “proper” Catholic burial.

Sounds Like a Joke In May, police in Anglesey, North Wales, called for a hostage negotiator to help with two suspects (aged 21 and 27) wanted for a series of relatively minor crimes and who were holed up on the roof of a building. However, the building was a one-story community center, and the men (whose feet were dangling over a gutter about 8 feet off the ground) had refused to come down. Even as a crowd gathered to watch, the men managed to hold out for 90 minutes before being talked down.

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hen it comes to JJ Grey, it’s never a question of whether he will come back to Wilmington’s Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, but when.

When is now, and his show this Thursday, July 9, with opener Dylan LeBlanc, is one of his last in the U.S. this summer before he negins his next European tour in a couple of weeks.

When it comes to JJ Grey, it’s never a question of whether he will come back to Wilmington’s Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, but when. When is now, and his show this Thursday, July 9, with opener Dylan LeBlanc, is one of his last in the U.S. this summer before he begins his next European tour in a couple weeks.

Grey’s energy and ability to connect with his audience is no secret for folks who enjoy his music and have seen him live. Since their last visit, JJ Grey & Mofro released their latest studio al-

bum, “Ol’ Glory,” earlier in the year. While he had a lot of fun churning out the record, Grey says he’s having a blast touring with it now. With the same Southern brand of storytelling and blend of swampy blues, rock, funk and gospel, Grey explains that songs like “Light a Candle” and the title track, “Ol’ Glory,” really grow into their depth while on the road.

“So many of them come into their own thing when we play them live,” he says.

“It’s been fun doing it and an easy transition finding the place where the songs do their thing live, which is so different than the studio sometimes.”

With seven studio albums and nine total records to date, Grey’s already working on the next project. In fact, he never really stops thinking about new music.

“I can just be sitting around, start humming, tapping my foot and then grab a recorder

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out of my pocket and start recording it,” he divulges. “Then move on to a keyboard or something to try and play it, and just keep messing a around until something happens.”

While there are ideas that have been living in Grey’s head for years, others creep up randomly. How far those partial melodies and tidbit beats—which have all filled his pocketrecorder to capacity—go really depends.

“I’ll just start weeding through it to see if something strikes my fancy,” Grey continues. “Hopefully, in the next six months or so, I’ll be able to fish out what would constitute a record worth listening to.”

Grey admits “six months” could equal anywhere from a week to a year before anything new comes to fruition. Right now, he’s focused on the stories he’s telling on tour. Grey has expressed often the stage in Wilmington lends itself to his brand of singing—especially with a venue that brings his Jacksonville, Florida, upbringing to the forefront of music. His ongoing appreciation and adoration for Greenfield Lake, with all of the familiar pines and cypress trees, make it feel like home. Grey’s connection to the Wilmington audience becomes stronger thanks to his Southern stories painted in his lyrics.

He muses over the impact that relation to place, culture and language may have on an audience’s interpretation, as he prepares to tour abroad.

“I don’t think it’s harder to make that connection over there, but I do think that it’s easier to make that connection here,” he says.

“The thing is when I play a place like [Greenfield Lake] it’s in the heart of what a bunch of the songs I sing are.”

Just like Otis Redding’s telling of life bound to love that is “taller than the tallest pine, sweeter than a grape on a vine” (“Chained and Bound”), Grey says there are people who know exactly what comparisons and imagery Otis wrote about—they can picture those pines, they picture that vine with the grapes, because they’ve lived it (to an extent) with him. Yet, as the saying goes: “Music is universal.”

“Though [other people from other regions] may have a different picture of a pine tree or a different vision of a grape, they still got it,”

Grey continues. “People are still people, and they all have an idea of home, and [audiences] can connect the songs to their home.”

Grey sees his music evoke imagery and emotion as intended, no matter the cultural or language barriers. This sentiment is captured in “Everything is a Song” (“Ol’ Glory”): “Now I’m rolling in her arms/she’s singing to me. Every blade of grass/from every tree. My world it came alive/with the color of spring/ It’s got me singing along/‘Cause everything is a song/everything’s a song.”

Grey jokes he sometimes does “tone it back”—at least for those unfamiliar with the deep-South drawl. “At least so they can understand what I’m saying,” he quips. “Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.”

No matter where the road takes him, Grey’s propensity for storytelling with vigor only magnifies with the instrumentals of his band: Anthony Cole (drums), Andrew Trube (guitar), Anthony Farrell (organ), Todd Smallie (bass), Dennis Marion (trumpet) and Jeff Dazey (saxophone).

“All the guys who play with me bring to life the whole intent of the song,” he says. “That’s a big part of the connection that happens between all of us … and it’s because of the way these guys play the songs. I think that really moves past any language or cultural barriers.”

See JJ Grey & Mofro perform at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre (1941 Amphitheatre Dr.) this Thursday, July 9 at 6 p.m., with singer/songwriter Dylan LeBlanc opening the show. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of show.

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Jay Killman talks his solo project and new band, Black Heart Gold By: Lindsay Smith

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rom the moment he picked up his father’s electric guitar, Jay Killman rarely thought about much else other than music. By age 10, playing music became his favorite pastime. Now 23-yearold Killman is booking gigs all over the Cape Fear region. His unique, instrumental sound reflects elements of jazz, rock and indie folk.

“It has always been a struggle to express myself in the form of words,” he explains.

“A result from that was a heavier focus on my actions: guitar-playing and playing instruments in general. It is much easier for me to describe past emotions, future dreams and feelings of all types in the form of music.”

Born and raised in Wilmington, Jay Killman started his own band, the Jay Killman Project, a year ago. His family and friends had a huge impact on his drive as a musician.

“I remember the first time I picked up my dad’s guitar,” Killman tells. “I played

it on full blast; it was electric of course. I played it sideways in my lap with my thumb and just made a bunch of noise. It was the greatest thing in the world.”

With his dad providing Killman his foundation for guitar basics, Killman began to explore and teach himself everything about the instrument. The same can be said about his experience on drums, bass, keyboard, and saxophone. During childhood the young musician listened to everything from Eric Clapton to Steely Dan, to Beck and The Beatles.

“I breathed Jimi Hendrix,” he admits. “Of course, I was fascinated and mesmerized by his guitar playing, but more so with his attitude and personalty, especially his outlook on a musical perspective.”

Killman writes from personal experiences of his loved ones and is inspired by nature.

One of his newest songs, “You & I,” is a look on relationships in general. “It was not writ- ONE-MAN SHOW: Jay Killman of the Jay Killman ten with any specific relationship in mind,” Project plays Fermental on Thursday Courtesy photo he clarifies, “but the idea and thought of how beautiful, and sometimes devastating, love been challenging. Mainly, facing the fear of can be.”

Finding his footing on this musical path has failure haunts him. “When I started playing, it was originally a very nerve-racking experience,” Killman tells. “At my first show, the guy up front told me I was too loud—more or less. So I stopped playing for 20 or 30 minutes; I had no idea what was going on. But it was exciting.”

Accepting the pre-show jitters, Killman has realized it is all part of the territory. “It is the same feeling that a soccer player would get before a game, or along those lines,” he notes. “I had to accept that it is a part of playing music and without the initial jitters of a show, it wouldn’t be as enjoyable.”

Killman has honed his skills at gauging the audience and ensuring proper stage etiquacy.

Since the Jay Killman Project only includes him, it’s challenging for recording and creating music. Killman is basically a one-man show, from musician to producer. He typically totes an acoustic or electric guitar to the stage, and utilizes the help of a loop pedal to add layers of sound, as if a band is playing along.

Though his solo career just started—he plays up to four shows a week—Killman also begun a new band, Black Heart Gold. The group recently played their first show at Fermental and have aspirations to create an EP of five songs in September.

Black Heart Gold’s lyricist, Matthew Harden, has been pursuing music professionally for over 10 years with his hip-hop group, Built to Write. They have released two albums thus far, “El Sci” and “Face Valyou.” His musical experience offers promise and high hopes for Black Heart Gold, according to Killman.

The band formed when Harden moved to

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Wilmington from Virginia six months ago.

He knew Black Heart Gold’s keyboardist, Rene Plowden, with whom Killman had been friends since childhood. Plowden also introduced Black Heart’s drummer, Brandon Campbell, and bass player Sean Shanahan into the mix. After a successful “jam session” amongst these potential members, Black Heart Gold formed.

While Killman’s sound is strictly instrumental, he wrote the music for Black Heart Gold as a cross between jazz, hip-hop, rock, and R&B. “It is something to be heard for sure,” he explains. “The greatest aspect about this group is our overall sound.

Everyone brings a different [musical] background to the melting pot.”

Along with Black Heart Gold, Killman plans to continue the Jay Killman Project. Killman has high goals. However, the main one stands as being true to himself.

“I just want to play and express myself; all other goals are secondary,” he says. “So, in that theory, I am achieving it as we speak.

If I were to choose another goal it would be to reach a wide range of audiences. It would make me very happy for people to hear my music and hopefully, in return, inspire people.”

The Jay Killman Project will be playing at Fermental on July 9, 8 p.m.

DETAILS:

Jay Killman Project Fermental 7250 Market Street July 9, 8 p.m. • Free

A preview of events across town this week 2015 waterfront Music Series EVERY Sunday from 4 – 8pm

JuLY 12th : the carvers JuLY 19th : Brent stimmel JuLY 26th : Selah dubb 4 marina st • wrightsville beach

www.BluewaterDining.com 100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

SOLO SINGER: JT Ackerman takes the stage for an all-day live music event at Juggling Gypsy (1612 Castle St.) this Friday. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, July 8

Thursday, July 9

Stuart Hamm Band (9pm; $20) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Rob Ronner (6pm; Free) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Max Levy & The Hawaiian Shirts (4pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362

Open Mic Night (9pm; Free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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

Jill and Barry (7pm; Free; folk) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; Nutt Street Improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front Street; Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Deb Hudson (9pm; Free; Folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 3629666 Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

JJ Grey & Mofro (5pm; $25-$30; rock) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr.; Just Friends (5:30pm; FREE) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; (910) 772-1400 Jazz Concert Series Grenaldo Frazier (6:30 pm; $12) —Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St. The Cut (6:30pm; Free; pop/rock) —Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd. Nicole Thompson (7pm; Free; JAZZ) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.;

MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Draft Selections • $4 Flavored Bombs 50% off Apps 6pm til close NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 New Belgium selections (Fat Tire, Ranger IPA) $5 Jameson • Wing Special WEDNESDAY $2.75 Miller Lite, $4 Wells, Half off All Bottles of wine Live Music @ 8pm THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka, 50¢ Steamed Oysters and Shrimp FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 José Cuervo Silver • Live Music on the Patio SATURDAY $2.75 Red Stripe • $4.50 Evan Williams Cherry Reel Cafe Rooftop Concert Series SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite • $10 Domestic Buckets (5) $4 Mimosas • $4 Bloody Mary’s

Electroswing DJ’s (All Day; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Open Mic with Viva Lee (All Day; Free) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St.

Friday, July 10 JF Harris (10:30pm; $13; Comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. The Breakfast Club (6pm; Free; ‘8os cover) —Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St. SIMO (6pm; Free; rock) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796

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Sonic Spectrum (6pm; Free; funk) —Mayfaire Event Lawn, 6835 Conservation Way

The Fustics (10:30pm; Free; Americana) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

Mark Roberts Band (6:30pm; Free; eclectic) —Ft. Fisher Recreation Area, 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd.

Saturday Night Jive (All Day; Free) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St.

Brennan Simmons (7pm; Free; Americana) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Sunday, July 12

Two of a Kind (7pm; Free; rock) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Mark Herbert (4pm; Free; acoustic) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362

Mike Blair (7pm; Free; acoustic) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

The Carvers (4pm; Free; surf) —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

BLP (7pm; Free; cover) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

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

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july 10

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EVERY Wednesday & Friday from 6-9pm July 8th: Rob Ronner July 10th: Brennan Simmons July 15th: Mykel Barbee

Acoustic Mix

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS EVERY THURS. 7-10PM 1706 North Lumina Ave. • (910) 256-2231

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Port City Trio (7pm; Free; jazz) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Boba Funk (8pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 JF Harris (8pm; $13; comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Live Music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.; Tom & Jane (9pm; free; folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 3629666 Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Austin Glover (All Day; Free; acoustic) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

July 10th: The Breakfast Club

JT Ackerman (All Day; Free; folk) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

America’s Premier 1980’s Tribute

July 17th: Shoot to Thrill

$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

AC/DC Tribute for those about to rock!

July 24th: Abbey Road Live

Spanning the entire Beatles catalogue

$3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$2.75 Yuengling Draft $2.75 Domestic Bottles 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas $3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball $5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs $5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

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BREAKFAST BUFFET

Saturday, July 11 JF Harris (10:30pm; $13; comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

9:00 A.m.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 BLOODY MARY’S AND MIMOSA’S 1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607

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Alex Smith (7pm; Free; Folk) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Poppa Soul (All Day; Free; R&B) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St.

Monday, July 13 Trivia (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; (910) 763-4133 Jenny Pearson (9pm; FREE; acoustic) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 3629666

Tuesday, July 14 Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Lake Junaluska Singers (7pm; Free; gospel) —Trinity UMC, 1403 Market St.; (910) 762-3316

John The Revelator (6pm; Free; folk) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796

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

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

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

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

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

Mark Daffer (7pm; Free; acoustic) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.;

www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR Friday Monday DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Select Appetizers halfMONDAY off $ 4 Cosmopolitan $ 2 Big Domestic Draft Beers $550 Watermelon Martini $ 95 22oz. Domestic Draft ALL DAY 4 RJ's Coffee $ 3 Sam Adams and Blue $5 Pizzas Moon Seasonal Bottles Tuesday TUESDAY 1/2 off Select Bottles Saturday LIVE JAzz IN THE BAR of Wine $ $ 6 All Southern Half Price Bottles of Wine Shiners 5 Absolut Dreams 50 $ Blue$2Moon Draft 3 NC Brewed Bottles • Pacifico Absolut Dream $$5$503-22oz 2 Select Domestic Bottles Wednesday WEDNESDAY Sunday 1/2 offMiller Nachos Light Pints $150$ Coronoa/ $ 50 5 All$2Flat 50 Breads 1 Domestic Pints Lite Bottles Corona $ 50 $4 Bloody$ Marys 2 Corona/Corona Lt. Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 Pints $ 50 $ 50 1 Domestic 4 Frozen Margarita $ 5 White Russians THURSDAY (pick your flavor)

Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; FREE) —Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

Randy McQuay (7pm; Free; blues) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St. Seneca Guns (7pm; Free; cover) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. End of the Line (7pm; Free; folk) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

DJ Riz (9:30pm; free) —Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040 Open Mic (All Day; Free) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Wednesday, July 15

Brent Stimmel (8pm; Free) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N. 2nd St.

Guster with Kishi Bashi (5:30 pm; $19-$28; solo) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr.

The Jay Killman Project (8pm; Free; rock) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Jim Ashley (8:pm; Free) —The Brewer’s Kettle, 4718 Oleander Dr.

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

JF Harris (8pm; $13; comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

UNCW Summer Jazz Concert (7:30pm; $6) —UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

Museum Mouth The Color Exchange (8:30pm; $5-$7) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

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

Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Rebekah Todd (10pm; free; folk) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; (910) 772-1400

Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 Chris James (9pm; Free; acoustic) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. (910) 362-9666

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JUL.10 ANGIE APARO ON THE ROAD TO LINCOLN: Joined by the Jason Adamo Duo, listen to Leon Russell speak through is music this weekend at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh. Photo by Julian Konwinski.

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus st., raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 7/10: Leon Russel w/ Jason Adamo Duo ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 7/10: Unknown Hinson w/ Luxuriant Sedans 7/11: Freddy Jones Band & Angie Aparo NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 7/8: Stu Hamm Band featuring Alex Skolnick 7/9: Freddy Jones Band 7/10: Father, Slug Christ, KeithCharle and more 7/11: Pullman Strike, Mail the Horse and more 7/12: Taking Back Sunday, Paint Fumes, Animals 7/14: Stephen Stills CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC 7/8: Jim Adkins and Museum Mouth 7/8: Swirlies, Creepoid and Wailin Storms 7/9: Future Thieves and The Roman Spring 7/10: Lakes&woods, Jphono1 12” Split Release 7/11: Dad & Dad, Canine Heart Sounds, Grandma Sparrow 7/12: The Potomen, The Color Exchange and more 7/13: A.A. Bondy and Stray Owls 7/14: Anthony Raneri and more 7/15: Vinyl Theatre and Machineheart Koko Booth AMPHITHEATRE 8003 Regency pkwy., Cary, NC (919) 462-2052 7/9: The Hot Sardines

TWC MUSIC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK

3801 ROCK QUARRY rd., Raleigh, nc (919) 831-6400 7/10: Tim McGraw w/ Billy Currington & Chase Bryant 7/11: Kid Rock w/ Foreigner THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 7/11: The Protomen, Posh Hammer & Bulgogi 7/12: Death Grips PNC MUSIC PAVILION 707 Pavilion blvd, charlotte, nc (704) 549-1292 7/10: Dave Matthews Band 7/11: Tim McGraw w/ Billy Currington & Chase Bryant 7/14: Kid Rock w/ Foreigner UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE 1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BLVD., CHARLOTTE (704) 916-8970 7/8: Barenaked Ladies 7/15: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sharon Jones & The DapKings & more

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JUL.11 CROBOT

ANNANDALE HEIGHTS FREDDY JONES BAND / ANGIE APARO CROBOT POMPANO VICTIM OF THE CAUSE MATISYAHU MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK / THE SPILL CANVAS SIGNAL FIRE SOUND SYSTEM SMASH MOUTH EVERY TIME I DIE ZION THY ART IS MURDER SISTER SPARROW & THE DIRTY BIRDS TRAPT

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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME COLLIE BUDDZ DOWN BRIDGE TO GRACE BOBAFLEX CITIZEN COPE SHWAYZE GWAR / BUTCHER BABIES / BATTLECROSS THE WOMBATS HELMET AARON CARTER IN THE VALLEY BELOW RUSTED ROOT / DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 7/11: Let Freedom Rock, Todd Johnson and more 7/12: For Today, Gideon, Silent Planet and more House of Blues Myrtle Beach 4640 Hwy 17 S., Myrtle Beach, SC (843) 272-3000 7/10: Scotty McCreery 7/11: Adventure Club

JUL.17 MATISYAHU

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Preserving Howell’s Legacy:

arts > art

CAM wants private collectors of Claude Howell’s work to be a part of crowd-sourcing exhibition By: Shea Carver

L

ocals know Claude Howell well. He was the celebrity artist in town who contributed to the prolificy of Wilmington’s expansive creative output over his 82 years of life. An advocate for cultural expansion in Wilmington and the arts throughout the state, Howell not only painted to document the entire coastal lifestyle of our town, he began journaling his work at the ripe young age of 10.

“He actively organized and participated in the New Hanover High School Art Club, supervised Emma Lossen in 1930 at the age of 15, and at the age of 24 worked through the W.P.A. funding to establish the Wilmington Art Museum—in the old Woolvin Mortuary located on the north side 225 Princess Street,” according to Jayme Bednarcyzk, associate director of philanthropy and community outreach at Cameron Art Museum.

“The first exhibition at the Wilmington Art Museum included American work from the Metropolitan Art Museum and other major institutions at a time when American art was not looked on as worthwhile.”

Howell passed away in 1997. However, his impact is indelible. Though Wilmington Museum of Art closed four years after it opened—after 71 exhibitions, art classes and 126,213 visitors walked through—it paved the way for St. John’s Museum of Art to open eventually in the ‘60s, which evolved into the Cameron Art Museum in 2001. The CAM has documented all of the work Howell made during his lifetime, as well as the scholarships and grants he applied for, not to mention Cape Fear Museum of History’s archives of his correspondences, letters of acceptance into various art shows and the like.

CAM opened “Claude Live!” in March to celebrate Howell’s 100th birthday. They held

a massive gala, including live interpretations of his various works, a maypole-like awning made of his journal entries, live performances from local theatre troupes, and more. To continue its celebration, they’re holding a three-day crowd-sourcing show to close out the exhibition.They’re asking art collectors to bring in privately owned Claude Howell artwork so the museum can continue to log his legacy. According to Howell’s writings, from age 21 to 38, he produced over 2,100 works of art.

“That’s 123 a year or two a week at night, while working a full-time job,” Bednarcyzk says. “The amazing part is that most were sold or given away; we have Claude’s accurate account of each work and who purchased it.”

They know of works he exhibited locally, as

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HOWELL ON DISPLAY: Untitled (Figures On A Winding Rural Road), c. 1938, oil on canvas. Cameron Art Museum: Gift of Hilda Echols, 1999.3 Courtesy photo.

well as watercolors from the Wachovia Bank collection, now on display in the Winston Salem offices of Wells Fargo Corporate. “We know that Claude had many commissions,” Bednarcyzk notes.

The CAM staff has been calling, emailing, utilizing social media, and reaching out to collectors to bring in their Howell works for a free-to-the-public exhibition. Just last week museum director Anne Brennan attended an event at Wrightsville Beach Yacht Club, a place where Howell’s parents were members once. The yacht club, as well as the Wrightsville Beach Museum, is reaching out to their members to spread the call for Howell’s work. A lady in the Triangle area already has confirmed bringing in a piece owned by her mother.

“Many of the original collectors are passing the work to other family members,” Bednarcyzk explains, “so in cases like these, it is hard to know where the arts get transferred, bequeathed, sold, or auctioned.”

The caller mentioned the piece is in its original condition, matt and all. However, no piece will be turned away in this exhibition.

If any of the works are large and unavailable to transport, the museum wants to procure digital images for their library. More so, they want to know the stories behind how each piece was obtained. The overall goal of the crowd-sourcing exhibition is to preserve and

maintain the artwork and its whereabouts.

They welcome any endowments of Howell’s work to the museum as well.

“We feel that we are being true to Claude’s spirit—his outreach and life’s work for over 60 years,” Bednarcyzk says. “For Claude it is interesting that not only was he an arts/ cultural leader and activist, he was interested in preservation. Claude was a teacher.”

The artist helped establish the art department at UNCW, then called Wilmington College. He mentored other artists and traveled extensively. His sojourn to Paris led to the creation of many scenes of coastal life in NC. Local musician Julie Rehder even has a charming Paris street scene that her father commissioned in 1953.

“Claude lived frugally and saved his money, and endowed Cameron Art Museum with a nest egg in order to continue to purchase art,” Bednarcyzk continues. “Our hopes are that Claude’s legacy will inspire others not only to learn more about the history of art in the region, but perhaps to consider endowing their collection to the CAM to be preserved.”

Anyone is welcome to attend and bring in Howell artwork on Friday, July 17, from noon to 3 p.m. CAM staff will register, photograph and add the works to their database. The pieces will hang for two days at the museum, and visitors will be able to view the works for free. Members of the Wilmington Art Association are helping mount the show in the Weyerhauser Gallery. Art collectors can pick up their works on July 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to conclude the show.

“In the future, [we] may have enough originals for a retrospective or to publish a book of his art and legacy,” Bednarcyzk says.

DETAILS:

Collecting Claude

A crowd-sourcing exhibition, welcoming all collectors of Claude Howell’s work to bring in their art for display and to archive in the CAM’s database

Collecting art July 17, noon - 3 p.m.

View art July 18-19, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cameron Art Museum 3201 S 17th Street Free

Artfuel.inc

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

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

ArtExposure!

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

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

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

from 10am-Noon.

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

New Elements Gallery

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

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

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

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work

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

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

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

kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

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

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

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

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

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

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Thank You NC Arts Council! For

making art a reality for NC budding artists!

wilmingtonart.org This project receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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arts > film

Offensively Unfunny:

‘Ted 2’ adds to a painful history of bad sequels

films this week

By: Anghus

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

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alk about played out: Last year when I saw Seth MacFarlane’s wretchedly unfunny “50 Million Ways to Die in the West,” I thought it was just a misstep for a guy who has made a fortune churning out some offensively funny material on shows like “Family Guy” and “American Dad”— shows I like. After sitting through “Ted 2,” I’m starting to think that MacFarlane is creatively bankrupt.

“Ted 2” is bad—terrible, even. I gave this film one star, and there’s only one reason for to it give it that much. There’s a scene about two-thirds into the movie—a throwaway gag where our characters decide to kill some time by going to an improv comedy show and yelling out wildly inappropriate suggestions.

“Can someone name a place?” asks the all-too eager performer.

“The offices of Charlie Hebdo,” replies Marky Mark Wahlberg.

“Name a celebrity” “...Bill Cosby!”

This goes on for two side-splitting minutes. Every answer is horribly inappropriate, but damn funny. It’s the only scene in “Ted 2” that caused me to laugh. The rest of the movie is a painful affair of unfunny gags and a laborious attempt at capturing some of the manic fun of the original “Ted.” Once again we get to hang out with the stuffed bear that came to life, Ted (MacFarlane), and his best buddy, Johnny (Mark Wahlberg). Ted drinks, does drugs and curses like a sailor. This all seemed funnier the first time around. The second installment feels a lot less funny and a lot less novel. Ted gets married but learns the government has decided he’s not a person but property. This leads to a court case where Ted has to defend his existence and prove he has a soul. Ted enlists the aid of a comely young lawyer, Sam (Amanda Seyfried), to take his case to court.

The trial felt almost too “on the nose” because it seemed to sum up my feelings about the movie, as well as the characters.

MacFarlane has made a career of creating bumbling, obnoxious leading men. Ted and Johnny are no different than Peter Griffin from “Family Guy” or Stan Smith from “American Dad.” The cadence of the comedy, the literal voice of the character, it’s all been done. “Ted 2” is one of those sequels that feels pointless because it covers the exact same territory of the original.

Comedy sequels are a difficult proposition. “Ted 2” is no different than misfires like

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

talking teddy: Seth MacFarlane attempts to recreate the success of the original ‘Ted’ with his usual brand of gags in ‘Ted 2.’ Courtesy photo.

“Ghostbusters 2,” “Caddyshack 2,” or “Another Stakeout.” The main difference is that Ted is such an obnoxious character I realized how much better he works in small doses. However, there are no small doses in “Ted 2.” Everything is bigger, the jokes are more foul, and the cutaway gags aren’t all that funny.

It’s that weird scenario where someone is doing the exact same thing over and over again with diminishing results—like a favorite band who still sounds the same 10 years later and hasn’t evolved as artists. MacFarlane is still the guy making the crude jokes and trying way too hard to be offensive. As a comedic voice, he has not grown. If anything, he’s regressed.

The movies look great—well shot and edited, crammed with great talent that by all logic should elevate the proceedings. Yet, all the polish in the world can’t save something this unfunny. Cameos from high-end talent like Morgan Freeman and Liam Neeson just contribute to an uneasy feeling of wondering who on Earth talked them into this. Did anyone read a script? Was there a script?

It reminded me of the recent “Entourage” movie, which was filled with endless douchebaggery and celebrity cameos. And like “Entourage,” “Ted 2” is no cause for celebration. It’s like watching someone tirelessly beating a horse to death, only stopping to look up to the audience, gasping for

a breath while covered in blood, and ask, “Is this working?”

It isn’t.

The lesson we’ve all learned is this: You can only push the boundaries of good taste for so long before you run out of good material. Being offensive isn’t a crime. Being unfunny, that is.

DETAILS: Ted 2

★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried Directed by Seth MacFarlane R

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In Horror, He Trusts:

arts > theatre

Chase Harrison debuts original story based on the creepy folklore of ‘Wendigo’ By: Shea Carver

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e’ve all been bitten, for lack of a better word, by the allure of campfire ghost stories. Against the eerie backdrop of the black night, hidden deep in the forest, one man’s words can incite many fears. The glow of the fire and decadence of the s’mores keeps many listening with baited breath. Big Foot. The Hook. Wendigo.

Local actor, writer and director Chase Harrison always was fascintaed by his father’s propensity to tell a good ghost story.

Gathered around a campfire, and in an isolated area where Harrison was reared, he first learned about the massive hairy creature that eats flesh. “It’s where I heard the legend of the Wendigo,” Harrison says. “Those early stories are what caused me to research more on the legend.”

With its founding in Native American roots, “Wendigo” covers the suspicious transformation of a human into a strange creature that stood over 15-feet tall. His glowing eyes, stained fangs and matted hair tower over anyone he desires to eat. His insatiable drive for human flesh keeps him alive and turns all others into Wendigos if they eat human flesh while alive in order to survive. It’s a tale of cannibalism to cringe anyone’s skin.

“I want to expand on it in my own way,” Harrison tells. “Wendigo” is Harrison’s first show to be produced at Browncoat Pub and Theatre on July 9 to 12, 16 to 19 and 23 to 26. It’s part of Browncoat’s dedication to producing original stage plays as part of their 2015 theme, “Amazing Wonder Stories.”

Last year Harrison staged H.P. Lovecraft’s “Herbert West: Re-animator” at TheatreNOW and learned a lot from overseeing a horror show come to life. “I’ve learned what aspects become really important for building

the atmosphere of the show,” Harrison says about “Re-animator,” one of his favorite horror films to date.

The genre—specifically horror from the ‘70s and ‘80s—always inspired the writer.

He claims watching a scary film as more for research than entertainment. “Also John Carpenter!” Harrison excites. “The master of horror himself is a heavy influence on my work.”

In fact, Harrison did a marathon-watch of all Carpenter films while writing “Wendigo.” He wanted to understand every choice Carpenter made, from music to lighting to set.

“From the very start of the show, I came at it with one thought: make the horror movie that I would have watched when I was a kid,” Harrison tells. He cast a group of locals, and even named their characters after some of his heroes in the genre: Jamie Davenport plays Scott Romero (i.e., George Romero, “Dawn of the Dead”); Blake Howard plays Jackie Carpenter (i.e., John Carpenter, “The Thing”); Tony Choufani plays Ben Hooper (i.e., Tobe Hooper “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”); and Phil Antonino takes on Pete Gordon (i.e. Stuart Gordon, “Re-Animator”).

Harrison has worked with the majority of the cast beforehand. That their strengths were already known helped.

“One of my favorite elements about horror films is how often the same people appear in each other’s works again and again, such as Rob Zombie films,” Harrison tells. “It makes me excited to work with Phil again. We appeared onstage in ‘Dracula Re-Imagined,’ and Phil starred as Herbert West on ‘Re-Animator.’”

Antonino (winner of Best Actor from Wilmington Theater Awards) plays the friend who always has the last word and knows how to bait a fight. “He’s the one friend your mommy

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just didn’t care for much,” Harrison describes.

“And Pete may very well be the reason all this hell is being brought down upon them.”

The heart and soul of the brotherhood is Choufani’s Ben. He’s the gentle giant who knows how to temper attitudes. Blake Howard (who’s also doing set design, by creating a hunting cabin in the woods) plays Jackie as “the defacto leader of the group,” according to Harrison. He’s logical and attempts to prevent things from going from bad to worse.

Back to the stage for the first time in years is Jamie Davenport, who is playing Scott.

Davenport appreciates the range Harrison has written for each character. Scott is someone essentially lost in his head. He attempts to find a state of normalcy again by returning to his friends’ hunting trip, which he missed over the past four years. Scott’s search for peace has been most intriguing to Davenport in finding the measure and rhythm of emotion.

“It’s unlike anyone I’ve done so far,” Davenport says. “The scene between Tony’s character Ben and my character is a favorite.

I like the way it gives a flicker of light in the distance (which just might be an iceberg) and it really gives a sense of the characters’ humanity. There’s some heart to the story, and it carries that scene well.”

Harrison’s vision for the show, from its early script stages (three drafts were written) to

final direction, has impressed Davenport as well. Though Harrison admits having to show restriction toward editing, Davenport says it’s allowed fluctuality in creating depth.

“Those little ideas that happen when crafting the moment—that then become moments themselves—have been really fun,” Davenport tells. “It’ll be a horror show.”

Though the gore expected of horror will be there, Harrison makes sure the audience cares what happens to each character, too.

He delves into their history with one another—how bonds were built between friendships. Their ease of dialogue has been incremental.

“I kept wanting to add this or change that so often that it was driving me just as crazy as the characters themselves,” Harrison quips. “‘Wendigo’ takes these life-long best friends and drops them in a meat grinder, and we’ll see who comes out the other end—and what is left of them. . . . The plot is there, the characters are there, and any other changes will be done on set.”

More impressive is “Wendigo” will have an original score, as composed by Brennan Scott of Wilmington band Raimi. “He focuses on horror-based music, and brings such a feel to the show that really enhances suspense,” Harrison says.

Unlike film, Harrison won’t have the luxury to edit angles and quick cuts, but he has had fun finding “clever ways to hide ‘gags’” for the live performance. As well, the makeup will impress.

“Having been a part of a number of horrorbased productions at the Browncoat, I can say, for a fact, that this is not the bloodiest of shows to have been performed,” Harrison tells, “but what we do have planned will easily make it the most disturbing.”

From page to actors to stage, “Wendigo” gets its first audience on July 9, with an 8 p.m. showing. Harrison says, “All in all, I got a chance to tell a story I wanted, and with any luck and a bit of fright—a whole lot of fright— entertain some folks.”

DETAILS: Wendigo

July 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 8 p.m.; 5 p.m. on Sundays • $10-$15 Browncoat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace Street www.browncoattheatre.com

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Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide

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Eternal Sunshine Café 420 Eastwood Rd (910) 791-6995

American BLUEWATER

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

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

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

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

Blue surf cafÉ

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

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

buffalo wild wings

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets.

As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

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

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

eternal sunshine cafÉ

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

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

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

East oceanfront dining at blockade runner

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

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

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

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

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

Halligan's pub

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

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

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

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

HENRY’S

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

Holiday Inn Resort

Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Sea-

food & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

the trolly stop

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

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

The little dipper

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

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

Ogden Tap Room

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

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

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

pine valley market

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

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), allbeef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

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

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

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

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

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

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

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

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!

Asian

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

Big Thai II

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

And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will!

1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

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

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

hibachi to go

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

szechuan 132

indochine restaurant & Lounge

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

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

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

southern thai

thai spice

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

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

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

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

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

yosake downtown sushi lounge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dinner Theatre theatrenow

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

Hours vary.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington and Greater Wilmington

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

gREEK The greeks

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

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

Healthy Clean Eatz CafÉ

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

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

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

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

Indian kabob and grill

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

tandoori bites

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

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

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

Italian eddie romanelli's

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South/Leland ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops.

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their

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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 pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

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

Slice of life

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

a taste of italy

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am6:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Tor-

rone and much, much more!

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

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

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

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

Latin American CEVICHE'S

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

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

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

san juan CafÉ

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

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

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

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

Mexican la costa mexican restaurant

With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their

full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef's specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa's pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com

San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons. Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington, Leland

& Southport

■ WEBSITE: www.sanfelipenc.com

Organic

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 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

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the newly renovated Crystal Pier ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

lovey's natural foods & cafÉ

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

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

+ tax Limited Time at the following Dairy Queen locations:

• 1517 Dawson St., Wilmington • 5901 Oleander Dr., Wilmington • 5701 East Oak Island Drive, Long Beach • 106 Southport-Supply Rd. SE, Supply, NC 28462

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The pilot house

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks.

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck.

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

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

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

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

Rx Restaurant & bar

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

Sports Bar hell's kitchen

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

Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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.

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

SHUCKIN' SHACK

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

smoothies and more Tropical smoothie cafÉ

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

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

Southern Casey's Buffet

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

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

ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget!

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

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

pembroke's

A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

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

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

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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 awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

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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

vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

Summer! Organic berries abound in our area and at Sealevel Restaurant in smoothies, desserts and beverages. Local organic strawberry lemonade, Key West limeade and Carolina Blueberry Sky Sour mixer are now being sold by the pint to sweeten, lighten, and heighten the mood at lunchtime—or to take home and combine with spirits and cracked ice for your next cocktail hour. Need to find the perfect gift? The summer wind carries you to Sealevel; shopping is a breeze when you gift prepaid lunches. Monitor our Facebook page to find out the daily fish filet, which is always local and exceptionally fresh (not to mention hand-chosen by your chef, Nikki Spears, for your health and enjoyment)! To those who haven’t (yet!) tasted our superb handcrafted and eclectic offerings, visit us for our lentil burgers, portobello melts, gluten-free Mexican pizzas, and numerous sushi rolls, like the Redneck Roll. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian,Vegan, Seafood, Gluten-Free ■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

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eginning in the early morning of Thursday, July 2, DREAMS of Wilmington began its addition of the 5,000-square-foot second half of its 901 Fanning Street location in downtown’s Brooklyn Arts District. This new space, known as “The Garage @ DREAMS,” will be a multipurpose theatre and performing arts center for the nonprofit’s arts programming for at-risk youth. As well, it will provide an open space for local art organizations, corporate and private events, and other functions for which folks may need a space. Encore sat down with the executive director of DREAMS, Matt Carvin, to learn more about this next step for the community-based youth program.

DREAMS: Local nonprofit lays foundation for new theatre and performing arts center in Brooklyn Arts District By: Shannon Rae Gentry Above: Laying concrete for The Garage @ DREAMS. Photo by Matt Carvin.

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encore (e): Let’s start with the purpose of The Garage @ DREAMS: What’s it going to fulfill for the program?

Matt Carvin (MC): While the DREAMS Center currently hosts an array of professional art studios, a full digital arts space, a top-notch hardwood-floor dance studio and a colorful comfortable student lounge, our greatest need is something all artists and performers require in the end: a place to share their work with the world!

DREAMS serves approximately 120 children each semester, all of whom come to the center twice a week to work on a variety of significant, in-depth projects.

While the results are always staggering, it

isn’t the product where we focus our energies, but the process. The success of “DREAMS 99%”—stemming from the fact that for the past 18 years 99 percent of our enrolled students have not only graduated from high school but also gone to college—results from an insistence that each of our students be purposefully engaged with authentic, creative art-making experiences.

For example, if you were to peek your head into one of our jewelry or metal-smithing classes, you’d just as likely hear a group discussion about branding, marketing, and effective sales presentation as see numerous pairs of beautiful earrings being created. If you walked into our fashion design class, you might find them in the middle of a think-tank collaboration with the kids from our music theatre class, sketching out custom costume designs for an upcoming show. Each day at work I am absolutely surrounded by powerful and compelling stories—all I have to do is peek my head in a classroom! Yet, at the same time, art is meant to be shared, not stored in a classroom; and our DREAMers truly long to share their art with the world.

Soon, for the first time ever, our kids will have that opportunity. They will have an actual dance-rated, professional stage to choreograph their ballet and walk through stage-blocking. One of my favorite three-piece rock bands made up of 12-year-olds will finally have a house sound system to plug into, a lighting board to design their stage lighting,

and of course an entire 5,000-square-foot venue to sell out. Hundreds of parents, friends and community members will finally have the opportunity to take on an exciting and critical new role: as audience members. e: How do you envision this melding into and adding to the overall growth of not only DREAMS but the Brooklyn Arts District?

MC: It is our hope that the Garage will serve as both a community arts incubator and local economic driver. We are very excited and fortunate to have a variety of strong, synergistic partnerships already in place with many of our neighbors in the growing Brooklyn Arts District. Our teaching artists at DREAMS are all professionals; many live and work in the north side. In fact, Michael Van Hout, one of our original founding teaching artists, works at Acme Studios on Fifth Avenue, where many other DREAMS teaching artists lease studio space as well. Our kids frequently take fun field trips down there, as it’s important for them to observe how their mentors make art outside the classroom, to see the spaces they work and create in, and the way they operate professionally.

We also look forward to building an even stronger relationship with Cape Fear Community College and their new Humanities and Fine Arts Building. It certainly doesn’t hurt to be friends and just up the street from the second biggest performing arts center in the state of NC! This fall, through our partnership

with the CFCC Humanities and Fine Arts Center, our DREAMers will get regular up-close and personal exposure to world-class visiting artists and performers—an opportunity that otherwise would have never been possible. Of course, we anticipate Cape Fear Community College’s investment in our kids paying off in an exciting way for them as well, when those very same kids this fall graduate in a few years as proud members of the “DREAMS 99%” and eagerly join the CFCC family not as nervous and insecure freshman but as comfortable long-time friends.

ging, ceiling-mounted projection system, and more. We’ll be equipped to do everything from theatre-in-the-round to fashion runways, traditional proscenium settings to bluegrass festivals. We’ll have gated off-street parking for over 100 cars. Probably the most significant of all: DREAMS is a thriving nonprofit youth arts development organization, not a theatre company or performing-arts venue. We’ll be operating a theatre and performing-arts venue complete with all the bells and whistles, but ticket sales will never largely factor in to keeping our doors open.

e: You include other performance and artist use as purposes for the space. Are you putting together a schedule of events of sorts or will you partner with theatre, music and other entertainment groups as you go along?

MC: We do plan on having a rotating performing arts series and a compelling schedule of events, but the goal of the Garage is not to act as a presenter, but to be a place for the community to come together for events and other self-presenting arts and performingarts groups to affordably realize their artistic visions and connect with audiences, just as our young artists at DREAMS will have the opportunity to do.

The Garage will have several competitive advantages to help us achieve this goal. For one, it will be a truly flexible, multi-purpose facility, decked out with custom-modular staging, state-of-the-art sound, lights and rig-

e: Does this mean you’ll need more volunteers? What are your needs and how can someone get involved?

MC: We always could use more volunteers— it’s definitely one of the most fun jobs around!

Of course, we are currently wrapping up the final stages of our $500,000 capital campaign to complete the renovation process and make the Garage fully operable as a multipurpose venue and community arts space opening in October. We are only $30,000 away.

Readers can find out more about The Garage @ DREAMS and volunteer opportunities at www.dreamsgarage.org. Or call (910) 7721501 to find out how to get connected.

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

This event seeks to honor active duty and retired veterans in the area, as well as inform attendees of CFCC’s new location and class offerings. The entire community is invited to celebrate. Food and drinks will be available. Activities include a bounce house, face paint, CFCC’s Sea Devil Ray, giveaways, live music, a color guard performance and

tours of the new Alston W. Burke facility. Cape Fear Community College : Surf City Campus, next to Colbert Lane off of Hwy 210.

MEGA BIZ MIX BUSINESS EXPO 7/16, 5:30pm: Showcase of Chamber business member products and services in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Featuring displays, giveaways, food, beverages and great networking! Coastline Conference and Event Center, 501 Nutt Street HIPPIE BALL 7/25, 7pm: Join us at the grooviest party of the summer! The 4th annual Hippie Ball will be held on Saturday, July 25th at UNCW’s Warwick Cen-

ter. This fun event celebrates the best that the 60’s/70’s era has to offer. Feel free to get decked out as a free-spirited flower child as you groove to the outta-sight sounds of Blivet. Prizes will be given for the best-dressed hippies and best dancers. Farout food, drinks and auction items will have you saying, “Right On!” Sponsorship opportunities are available now! Please message us if you would like to sponsor this fun event, donate an item for our auction or receive additional info. UNCW’s Warwick Center Ballroom, 601 S. College Road SUMMER JAMBOREE 8/1, all day: Beach Community Worship Service is

hosting our 1st Annual Summer Jamboree. It will be a fun filled, water play day for the whole family!

We will have games, water slides, a dunking booth, water ballons, prizes and much, much more! We will be selling food plates and raffle tickets for great prizes...but there is no cost for fun! Donations are appreciated. 5 North 4th Street

theatre/auditions MAYTLE’S WORLD Big Dawg Productions and Cameron Art Museum, is pleased to announce that North Carolina Poet Laureate Shelby Stephenson’s new play “Maytle’s World”, published in book form in April 2015 by Chapel Hill Press and dramatized by Wilmington’s Big Dawg Productions, will have its world premiere at CAM on Wed., 7/8, 9, 15, at 7pm. Set at the Stephenson farm at McGee’s Crossroads where Shelby grew up, the play is a poetic memoir about North Carolina’s agricultural heritage and the role of country music in family life. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall at the Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. Tickets: $8 CAM members, $12 non-members, $5 students with ID. 910-395-5999.

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SUMMERS AT SEABREEZE Through 7/25, Fri-Sat, 6pm: In the era of segregation, African-Americans had few options when it came to enjoying the beautiful waters of our coastal home. Fortunately, the place they did have was Seabreeze. And from it’s birth at the turn of the century to its ultimate demise after decades of revelry, Seabreeze has been the center of many amazing stories, a lifeline for it’s residents and the spot where many a carefree day was spent. This multi-media piece, crafted from the tales of those that were there, celebrates the storied history of this cultural touchstone.Special musical arrangements and recordings provided by Wilmington Walk of Fame Star recipient, Grenoldo Frazier. A 3-course low-country/beach-inspired meal included with dinner ticket. Conceived, written, and directed

by Zach Hanner. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. $34 adults; $26, seniors and children under 12; $20 for show only. Free valet. www.theatrewilmington.com KIDS’ MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP July 27-31, 9am-2:30pm for Grades 1-6 completed If you are looking for a summer camp full of creative ways to celebrate the Christian faith, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting a summer camp for singing, acting, dancing, staging, and set design and will culminate with a performance of “Ultimate Superstar”. Registration forms may be downloaded on the church’s website: www. welcometowesley.com or picked up at the church office: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church 1401 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28403 Forms may either be mailed to this address or brought into the church office by the registration deadline of June 15. $80 registration fee covers the cost of the camp plus the camp t-shirt. Wesley Memorial United Methodist, 1401 S College Road

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HERMIT OF FORT FISHER 7/29-8/2, 8pm: The play tells the true life story of “the Fort Fisher Hermit”, Robert E. Harrell. At the age of sixty-two, Harrell found himself a failure at everything in his life. Divorced and estranged from his wife and family, with numerous business ventures having soured, Harrell left his home in Shelby, NC in the summer of 1955. Three months later he resurfaced in the marsh areas around Fort Fisher, just south of Wilmington. He eventually began living in an abandoned ammunition bunker, without utilities, income or regular source of food. During the next seventeen years, he lived off the land and “the kindness of strangers”, all while dispensing his own philosophical and psychological teachings to the numerous tourists and other visitors to his camp. By 1972, the State Department of Tourism estimated that Harrell had become the second biggest tourist attraction on the southeastern coast of North Carolina, after the Battleship USS North Carolina. Harrell’s mysterious death in 1972 served only to heighten his reputation. Children under 6 Free, $20 GA. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Drive.

PAGE TO STAGE 7/29, 6:30pm: Page to Stage Unlimited is an organization comprised of writers, actors and producers dedicated to producing and sharing original, locallywritten works with the greater Wilmington community. In association with CAM, a series of readings featuring a mix of comedy and drama written and performed by Page to Stage’s more than forty local members will happen the last Wednesday of each month. The public is encouraged to attend to enjoy, ask questions and give feedback in a nurturing environment to Page to Stage. Cameron Art Museu, 3201 South 17th Street

IMPOSSIBILITIES 7/30-8/2, 7pm and 10pm: Magical Comedian Chris Collins and Mentalist Erik Dobell have spent a combined 40+ years traveling from South Dakota to South Korea entertaining NFL football players and celebrities at private and public events.

For their new project, they wondered what would happen if a Magician and a Mind Reader worked together as a duo? The result is the show Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mind Reading and Mayhem which will be playing at TheatreNow, 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com

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LAKE JUNALUSKA SINGERS 7/14, 7pm: The Lake Junaluska Singers will perform at Trinity UMC, 1403 Market St. on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00pm in the sanctuary of the church. The Lake Junaluska Singers are a professional, mixed voice ensemble based in Lake Junaluska, NC and are under the direction of Dr. Melodie Galloway, Associate Professor at the University of NC at Asheville. Concert is free and open to public. A love offering will be collected to defray expenses.

Trinity UMC, 1403 Market St.

DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10$15; Sun, closed. • 11:45pm: Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show, taped every 1st and 3rd Saturday night at midnight in the Dead Crow Comedy Room, Late Fear is a hilarious and fun showcase for Wilmington’s creative talent and small business. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front Street.

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

Come see some of the funniest guys in the region and potentially win cash prizes. An open mic show with a different headliner every week! Hosted by Reid Clark.

JJ GREY AND MOFRO See pages 8-9.

JAZZ CONCERT SERIES 7/9, 6:30pm: Join the Bellamy Mansion for an evening of fun and great live Jazz! General admission is $12, and admission for Bellamy and Jazz Society members is $10. All tickets are sold at the door on the day of the event. Chairs and blankets are welcome. Beer and wine is sold at the event. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

UNCW JAZZ FACULTY CONCERT 7/15, 7:30pm: Members of the UNCW Department of Music faculty, alumni and workshop staff perform as part of the annual summer jazz workshop. Directed by Frank Bongiorno, the ensemble includes Natalie Boeyink, Michael D’Angelo, Tom Davis, Justin Hoke, John LaCognata, Jerald Shynett, Mike Waddell and more. Tickets are available one hour prior to performance at the Cultural Arts Building box office. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Drive SUMMER JAZZ WORKSHOP CONCERT 7/17, 7:30pm: The concluding concert for the

Summer Jazz Workshop Concert. See (and hear!)

North Carolina’s finest middle and high school jazz students. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Drive REGGAE FESTIVAL 7/18: Morgan Heritage: (The Royal Family of Reggae) on the Strictly Roots Tour; Edge Michael (nephew of Reggae Legend Peter Tosh) on the Legalize It Tour; ArtByCammeron (Cammeron Batanides) will be providing live painting entertainment throughout the evening. Local Support: Zion, Street Afire, Crucial Fiya. Tickets can be purchased at The beach house or by visiting www.beachhousereggaefest.com. No other venue can touch the splendor and harmony that this one provides, !!Awesome environment!! Amazing people!! Irie Vibes!! It will be an evening of conscious & uplifting reggae music, a positive message that transcends all barriers of race, age, gender and creed promoting peace, love and unity. Messages of love, righteousness, truth and self-empowerment. The party continues inside until 2am with DJ Riz on the one’s n two’s. Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. BEHIND THE SCENES WITH OPERA ILM 7/18, 10am: Spend the morning exploring the world of OW’s upcoming production of Rigoletto.

Tour the set & costume shop, meet members of the cast & crew, and more! UNCW Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Drive RIGOLETTO 7/24, 8pm: Opera Wilmington presents Verdi’s tragic masterpiece, Rigoletto. Corruption, lechery and revenge abound in this lush and dazzling production, set in 16th century Mantua. Sung in Italian, with English supertitles, Verdi’s score tells the heartbreaking tale of a deformed court jester who ultimately fails in protecting his beautiful daughter,

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Gilda, from an unfavorable Duke. Optional Opening Champagne Reception, 6pm | July 24 Optional Closing Cast Party, 6pm | August 2 Tickets: $40 (Opening Reception - $50 | Closing Party - $40) Purchase tickets at Kenan Box Office: 910-9623500 / 800-732-3643 OR online: www.etix.com.

UNCW Cultural Arts Mainstage Theatre, 5270 Randall Dr. TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 7/30, 7:30pm: The Tallis Chamber Orchestra continues to celebrate their 10th season with a summer concert of Classics and Pops at the Cameron Art Museum. Music by Joseph Haydn, Leroy Anderson, Ennio Morricone, John Williams and more.

Free concert with donations accepted for the Pancoe Art Education Center. Free-donations accepted for Pancoe Art Education Center. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

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

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

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

For more info on prices and weekly social events, visit www.babsmcdance.com or call 395-5090.

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.

Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAY Watercolor Wednesday continues at the Kure Beach Community Center - this 4-week watercolor class runs from June 10th through July 1st and is open to all levels of aspiring painters. Classes are taught by Kure Beach’s own award-winning, international artist Ken Withrow. Class is held from 12:30-2:30pm and the cost to participate is $30 per person per 4-week session. Registration forms and a list of needed supplies can be found at Town Hall or by emailing parks@tokb.org. Bring your completed registration form and payment to the first class.

Kure Beach Community Center, 118 N. 3rd Ave AN ARTIST’S VIEW Spectrum Gallery presents “An Artist’s View”, featuring the works of July’s artist in residence, Phil Mead. He describes his landscapes and still life paintings as “Realistic Impressionism”. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Thursday, Friday, 10am-8pm. Live music and light refreshments every Thursday evening from 6-8pm. Spectrum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd PAINTING WITH A TWIST 7/8, 6pm: Come on out for a fun night of painting on the patio with Painting with a Twist at Ogden Tap Room. It’s 1/2 price Wine Wednesday too! 7324 Market St.

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The gallery will hold a Fourth Friday event on July 24th from 6-9 pm. Admission into the gallery is free. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays-Fridays 10-5:30pm and Saturdays 12-5:30pm. Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, CFCC, 411 N. Front St. FOUNTAINSIDE ART EXHIBITION 7/25: Join us for our inaugural Fountainside Art Exhibition at Lumina Station! Created to celebrate local artists in our community, this event will feature original works of art from specialty, hand-selected artisans displayed along our sidewalks Saturday, 10am-4pm! Enjoy live jazz music by the Doug Irving Trio band, browse our charming collection of boutiques, and grab a delicious bite to eat from one of our many restaurants while you shop great local art! This event includes a variety of giveaways, to include a $500 value prize basket, filled with gift cards and goodies from Lumina’s merchants. We are also raffling a custom, handmade surfboard

by Havoc Board Sports and a “Dog Lover’s Gift Basket” from Ali’s K9 Clips! All proceeds from this event benefit one of our favorite local non-profit organizations, Surfer’s Healing, which enriches the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing! http:// bit.ly/LuminaFountainside. Lumina Station, 1900 Eastwood Road

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ART STORYTIME 7/28, 10am: Art Storytime is a new Library program for children ages 5 to 10, and Mr. Max is taking it off campus! On July 28 kids will listen to a story by the Minnie Evans Bottle House at Airlie Gardens, then create art based on the book. Art Storytime is free, and materials are provided by the Friends of NHC Library. Admission to Airlie Gardens is free to children attending this special event. Space is limited so please preregister on the calendar at www. nhclibrary.org or call 910-798-6393. Contact Max Nunez, mnunez@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6393. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Road

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Breakfast with the Birds Sunday, July 12th at 9am - $33 Join us for a 2 1/2 hour birding excursion while enjoying a continental breakfast on board. You have the expertise of 2 bird guides aboard to help you spot & identify the birds.

ARTFALL ARTIST SUBMISSIONS The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is seeking 2D artists for the 1st Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show and Sale to be held October 14-18. ARTfall will be one of the events during the ARTblast Festival, a local tradition celebrating the performing and visual arts at various locations in downtown Wilmington. The ARTfall Exhibition will be open to the public 10am - 5pm daily during the ARTblast Festival with an artists’ reception and awards presentation Thursday October 15th 6 - 8 pm. The deadline for applications and online registration is September 30. Only original artwork completed within the last two years will be considered for exhibition. An original artwork is the artist’s sole creation and Is not, in whole or in part, a copy of any other persons work or photograph. Preference is given to artists from the Lower Cape Fear region. Submission guidelines, application and exhibition details: www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or slherrick@thalian.org.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated

by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2014. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. artscouncilofwilmington.org

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

Ages 5-9. Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange Street FAMILY SCIENCE SATURDAY: LEGO ROBOTS

7/11, 10am: PreK, 11am and noon: Ages 5-14 Free for members or with general admission Engage in science, technology, engineering and math as you construct and program a Lego Mindstorms® robot!

Let your imagination soar as you imagine a world with more robot helpers. Parental participation required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street BATTLESHIP 101 7/11, 10am: Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. A unique opportunity to talk one on one of what life was like aboard a WWII Battleship in the time of combat.

A great event for all ages. Bring your questions and cameras! Included with Battleship Admission.

June 13, 2015 (also 7/11, 8/8) 10am-3pm. Free with Battleship admission. USS Battleship NC, 1 Battleship Rd. NE. CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Reflections in Black and White Exhibit: Free for members or with general admission Reflections in Black and White will highlight Cape Fear Museum’s large collection of photographs.

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

• Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Sky Quest, 7/26, 1:30pm: Come discover the exciting world of astronomy in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium as we take a virtual journey to explore our solar system and beyond. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370.

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and 2pm, free with admission Explore the lives of early Wilmingtonians! Join in a scavenger hunt of Museum galleries, examine objects from the past, and create a historic toy to take home.• July 1317 10am and 2pm, free with admission Twinkle, twinkle, little star! Travel through the night sky in our digital planetarium to explore summer constellations and more. • Movement Challenge: July 2024 10am and 2pm, free with admission Experiment with force and motion! Work together to lift loads, move weights, and use simple machines.Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. capefearmuseum

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

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

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $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

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits.• www.playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2569.

303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more!

Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Matter of Reverence: For over 40 years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibition explores the evolution of his art and philosophy as well as his major influences including Isamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos and Ruth Duckworth. Featuring work from

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CAM’s permanent collection as well as loans from private and public collections including the Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC, the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC and the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC. Free for members. • Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Claude Howell (March 17, 1915 – February 3, 1997). ClaudeLIVE focuses on the life and work of one of North Carolina’s most notable artists. Howell holds an established place in the vanguard of North Carolina art. A brilliant colorist and meticulous draftsman, he is best known for his intimate examination of the southern coast: the quality of light and life of its people. For over fifty years, Howell kept journals chronicling his daily life in Wilmington and his international travels through twenty-three countries. He wrote brilliant radio commentaries inspired by his journal entries which were produced by WHQR Public Radio. Additionally, he established the art department of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and was teacher, mentor, arts activist and philanthropic leader, using his great energy and will for the betterment of the arts in North Carolina.Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. www. cameronartmuseum.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation DISCOVERY HIKE 7/11, 10am: Discover the different plants and animal species that inhabit the park while exploring the ecosystems that make this area biologically diverse. Each hike will focus on a different unique aspect of the park and includes hands on learning activities. Pre-registration is required. Call 341.0075 to register. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. WELLNESS WALK 7/11, 9am: New Hanover County Parks & Gardens is partnering with local healthcare providers for a monthly guided walk at various parks on the 2nd Saturday of each month. In July, Susan Mintz, RN and Kenya Parker, RN from the Health Department will lead the walk after giving a brief talk on diabetes. All walks will be at a casual pace and are appropriate for all ages and skill levels. The event is free

and registration is not required. Participants should meet under the picnic shelter. Smith Creek Park, 633 Shenandoah St. BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS 7/12, 9am: Come join us for a morning cruise with three local Birding Experts on board to help you identify the species. A continental breakfast is included. You will love the variety of wildlife & native plants that adorn the river banks. Don’t forget your camera & binoculars. Enjoy this cruise on the Wilmington, a 49 passenger handicapped accessible power catamaran located on the river walk south of the George restaurant. Clean, spacious restroom.

For reservations call 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS 7/12, 9am: Come join us for a morning cruise with three local Birding Experts on board to help you identify the species. A continental breakfast is included. You will love the variety of wildlife & native plants that adorn the river banks. Don’t forget your camera & binoculars. Enjoy this cruise on the Wilmington, a 49 passenger handicapped accessible power catamaran located on the river walk south of the George restaurant. Clean, spacious restroom.

For reservations call 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

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

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kids’ stuff SUPER VILLIAN SYNDICATE Teens! The theme for Summer Reading Club 2015 at New Hanover County Public Library is “Every Hero Has a Story,” but what’s a superhero without a nemesis? Create your own super villain identity, and plot water warfare against hordes of superheroes! No preregistration is needed for these free Super Villain meetups; 5:30pm. June 23 - Manufacture Pool Noodle Light Sabers! June 30: Shoot a Super Villain Movie and pose for Super Villain Mugshots! Costume is required today. July 14: Prepare PVC Pipe Water Obstacle! July 21: Ready the Water Blobs! July 28: Stockpile Sponge Bombs!

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

Youth Services Librarian Scooter Hayes shayes@ nhcgov.com 910-798-6393. New Hanover County Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd. SUMMER READING CLUB 2015 Through 7/14: For ages 2 and up, every Tuesday from June 16 to July 21 and enjoy our three fun stations – craft, reading and computer! Stations change every 45 minutes. Special performances on the opening and closing dates! and weekly drawing for prizes! JUNE 16th- Registration; get your reading record, “Gracie the Clown,” 11am • 6/23, 30, 7/7, 14, and 21 is awards day with Fish the Magish, 11am. Read (or be read to) 2 hours per week to receive weekly prize. Get your reading record stamped any time during each week! Record must be turned in by 6pm July 17th to receive the Golden Ticket for a special prize! Brunswick County Library, 487 Village Rd NE CAPTURE THE KRYPTONITE 7/8, 7pm: This special after-hours Summer Reading Club Superhero event is based on the classic games Capture the Flag and Pac-Man! Players must navigate the life-sized maze and try to locate their team’s kryptonite before being captured by Super Villains. The theme for Summer Reading Club 2015 at New Hanover County Public Library is “Every Hero Has a Story.” The goal of superhero programs is to encourage reading by bringing stories to life with fun and active group experiences.

This free event is open to ages 8 to 12. Space is limited, and registration is required on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. Contact: Youth Services Librarian Scooter Hayes shayes@nhcgov.com 7986393. Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd. PERFORMANCE CLUB CAMP For boys and girls ages 9-15. This one-week camp

at the Parks and Rec studio is an intense musical theater experience for the young performer who wants to be part of a children’s theatrical Broadway production. The Broadway Workshop consists of rehearsal in voice, projection, dance and scene work combined with Musical Theater fun. A final showcase will be presented on the last day of camp for all to shine. Admission: $140 WB Residents, $175 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive YOUTH AND TEEN NIGHT LASER SHOW 7/8, 7-10:30pm: Join Emerald Owl Productions and Surf City Parks and Recreation every Wednesday night for a youth and teen club dance party!

Dance features a mega laser light show, strobe lights, moving lights, cash prizes, games for all, and of course, all of today’s best music with some blasts to the past as well. 7:00-8:45 focuses on families and younger kids; 8:45-10:30 focuses on middle school kids. Kids 11 and up may be dropped off in a secure, safe environment. Kids 8-10 may be checked in and dropped off with a sibling 13-15.

Kids 10 and under must be supervised. One parent may watch a group of kids. Mention this ad and get in for $10 ($5 off). Parents admitted free; group rates are available for larger families and groups!

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LEGOS 7/9, 3:30pm: Contact Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov. com / 910-798-6303 Monthly Lego challenge at the Library is a fun way for Elementary School age kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills! Participating children may work alone or with a buddy. Legos are scheduled on the second Thursday of each month at New Hanover County’s Main Library. The sessions are free but space is limited, so please preregister on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. KIDS HELPING KIDS THROUGH SONG 7/11, 11am: We will be working with vocalists beginning June 15 who will perform this day, we are also inviting other vocalist/choirs to come out and perform. The goal is to raise money and awareness for children with challenging medical conditions.

We have identified 3 children and the condition they represent to raise money and awareness for this day. Food and Snacks will be sold. Items will be raffled and Information will be shared. Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess Street JESTER’S JUMBLE Free magic show for young kids features two jesters setting the stage for the magician. When the magician doesn’t show up the jesters panic for a minute, then decide they can do the show without him. Of course, they’ve only seen it once . . . “Jester’s Jumble” is a brand new No Sleeves Magic show, written by Michael Rosander especially for NHC Library. Learn more about the company’s magic shows and camps at www.nosleevesmagic. com. This family performance is free and no registration is required. Children ages 3 to 5 who attend the show will get to take home a financial literacy kit titled “For You, For Me, For Later.” Both the show and the financial literacy kits are made possible by PNC Grow Up Great. Learn more about this early childhood education initiative at www.pnc. com/grow-up-great. Susan DeMarco, sdemarco@ nhcgov.com. 910-798-6303. 201 Chestnut St. STARLAB PLANETARIUM 7/11, 10am: Kids are invited to explore the stars when the Starlab Planetarium comes to Northeast Regional Library! This free family event is sponsored by Woodmen of the World! No registration is required. Mary Kleinfeldt, mkleinfeldt@nhcgov.

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com. 910-798-6373. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. PUPPET SHOW 7/13, 11am: City of Wilmington firefighters will offer a puppet show on fire safety at the downtown Library. Kids will meet some real local heroes, and learn the basics about being safe from fire. NHC Library offers free programming with the goal of helping parents prepare children to be safe and successful in a 21st century world. No preregistration is needed to attend this program. Contact Children’s Librarian Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6303. 201 Chestnut St. VISUALLY IMPAIRED SURF CAMP NIGHT 7/16, 6pm: Indo Jax Surf Charities is celebrating it’s annual Visually Impaired Surf Camp this year with a one-time, one-of-a-kind event. Come share the stoke of surfing with Indo Jax Surf School, Blind Professional Surfer Derek Rabelo, and our visually impaired surfers! We will be watching Beyond Sight- Derek Rabelo’s story a film made about blind surfer, Derek Rabelo’s, journey to surf Pipeline. The Walking On Water Team along with Derek will be there to help with our Visually Impaired kids and to tell us more about his story. Dubtown Cosmonauts will be laying down some groovy tunes!

Also, the niece of Helen Keller, Keller Johnson will be there to speak as well! Raffles, silent auction, face painting, and tons of fun. Super kid-friendly event! Event sponsored by The Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Alerttile, Eye Care Center, and The Helen Keller Foundation. Proceeds go to Indo Jax Surf Charities a Wilmington based 501c3.

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to big rewards. The 30-minute program for ages 3 to 5 introduces basic financial literacy concepts in a memorably playful way. Variety entertainer Paul Miller performs everywhere from off Broadway to Disney Cruise Lines. He has been using the juggling arts to promote active learning and play as Flow Circus since 1999. Learn more at www.FlowCircus.com. NHC Library offers free programming with the goal of helping parents prepare children to be successful and self-sufficient in a 21st century world. Free family program supported by PNC Grow Up Great (https://www.pnc.com/grow-upgreat). Scooter Hayes at shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393. New Hanover County Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd. STORYTIME BY THE SEA Wed., 10am: Join characters from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea at Ocean Front Park for stories, crafts, and games. Free, fun activities for both boys and girls, as well as time for photos with the Princesses. Come dressed as your own favorite character to add to the fun. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Avenue BUILD IT WORKSHOP 7/20, 3pm: School age kids are invited to stretch their problem-solving skills with fun, hands-on building challenges and games. Jameson McDermott of Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is the presenter at this free library program. NHC Library offers free programming with the goal of helping parents prepare children to be successful and selfsufficient in a 21st century world. Space is limited at this program and preregistration is required.

Contact Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov.com / 910798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. YOUTH WOOD BAT LEAGUE 7/20, 9am: The Youth Wood Bat League is a great learning program to get ready for the Spring Season! Learn from the most experienced baseball staff in the area in a competitive yet instructional environment...swinging a wood bat. We hope to see you all out there on the diamond! Coastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Drive S. ILM HAMMERHEADS SOCCER CAMP 7/27, 9am: For boys and girls ages 5 - 12. The goal of the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department is to provide the highest quality soccer coaching program to the youth of our community. We are dedicated to teaching the fundamental skills and advanced technical and tactical play necessary to enhance each player’s game. Admission: $115 WB Residents, $140 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Rec Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Dr. SUMMER SCIENCE DAY CAMP Put on your lab coat and step into the life of a scientist with the folks who use science to make the Arboretum a beautiful place to learn. We’ll mix learning with fun while exploring ENERGY through plants, wind, water, biofuels, electricity & robotics.

Highlights include building a working lamp you can take home, a field trip, creating a robot to save the beach & tons of experiments! Age Group: 9 - 12 Year Olds Cost: Non-Club Members - $75, 4-H Club Members - $50 Space is Limited 4-H Science Camp, July 28-30, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm NHC Arboretum 6206 Oleander Dr. 910-798-7660 Website for the Science Camp is: http://newhanover.ces.ncsu. edu/4-h-camp. Leslie Dill, NHC 4-H Agent.

B-BALL BY THE SEA CAMP Basketball by the Sea is a developmental camp for players of all levels and abilities. Campers will learn different aspects of the game with emphasis being placed on fundamentals and personal fitness development. Campers will learn new drills to improve their overall skill level in an enjoyable, energetic, and positive camp atmosphere. Campers will

be divided into groups according to age and ability to ensure appropriate level of instruction. Admission: $115 WB Residents, $140 Non-Residents.

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

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

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

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PARENT AND CHILD ART CAMP For children ages 7 & up with a parent, is the camp you’ve been waiting for! Explore the creative world of art with your child while enjoying quality time together. You will work together on several projects throughout the week. Admission: $270 WB Residents, $300 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive BUG’S LIFE WITH CAPE FEAR MUSEUM 7/30, 3pm: School age kids are invited to investigate creepy, crawly creatures of the Lower Cape Fear. Pepper Hill of Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is the presenter at this free library program. NHC Library offers free programming with the goal of helping parents prepare children to be successful and self-sufficient in a 21st century world. Space is limited at this program and preregistration is required. Contact Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov.com. 910-798-6303. Main library, 201 Chestnut St. CF FENCING ASSOC BEGINNER CAMP 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. Mem-

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times: 910-509-1880. • 7/24, 7pm: Fangirls unite and celebrate fandom. Get introduced to the women of Marvel, enjoy cosplay, giveaways and much more!

Come dressed as your favorite character. • 7/26, 3pm: Celebrate Americas bestselling author with a special offer on all adult, kids and teen books by James Patterson, plus activities. Please call for event times: 910-509-1880. • 7/28, 7pm: In celebration of the newly discovered Dr. Seuss book What Pet Should I Get?, kids of all ages are invited to help us decide what pet we should get at a special. • 7/31, 7pm: A celebration of Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss. There’s fun to be done! Lots of crafts, games and activities. Special visit by Cat in the Hat himself! Bring your cameras!

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readings/lectures NATIVE PLANTS/INVASIVE SPECIES OF NC 7/8, 7pm: Melanie Doyle, Conservation Horticulturalist and Invasive Species Specialist at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, will describe the types native plants and how they can be used in gardens and landscape plans. She will also discuss the benefits of using native plants and how they can save us money and reduce pests in our yards. Melanie will also highlight invasive plants found along North Carolina’s coast, the scope of the problem and what each one of us can do about it. Free for federation members and a suggested $10 donation for nonmembers; register for this event online below or in-person at the Coastal Education Center. Donations can be made in-person at the Coastal Education Center on the night of the event or in advance. All proceeds will benefit the federation’s education programming. 309 W. Salisbury St. BARNES AND NOBLE Every Friday night we have a family story time with activities. • Toddler Story Time, 10am, every Tuesday for toddler story time and coloring. • 7pm: Join us every third Thursday of each month as we talk about Magic Tree House stories and adventures and enjoy crafts and activities. • American Girl Night, every second Thursday of each month to talk about American Girl stories and enjoy crafts and activities. • 7/9, 9am: Join us for a nostalgic journey and relive iconic moments in pop culture from the 1960s. Explore the books, toys, games, music, movies, TV and fashion that shaped the decade and participate in a fun-filled Barrel Full of Monkeys contest. Come dressed in 1960’s clothing! Call for times 910-509-1880. • 7/9 7/9, 9am: All day we’ll have an array of exclusive and shared exclusive collectibles for sale. Avid fans will line up to get these treasured items to add to their collections. Come dressed as your favorite character. Call for event times 509-1880. • 7/17, 7pm: “Bello!” (That’s how Minions say, “Hello!”) Sign up now (in store at Info Desk) for our Minions Fun event.

Become a certified Minion and attend Villian-Con in our store to help search for the most despicable villain to follow. Activities and giveaways round out the fun. • 7/18, 9am: Fans of all ages are invited to join us for exclusive products, activities, cosplay and trivia. Enter for a chance to win a Star Wars character standee while participating in this fun-filled day. Come dressed as favorite character. • 7/19, 9am: Manga Mania! Discover this popular style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. Enjoy a special offer, activities and giveaways. Please call for event

POETRY AND WINE NIGHT 7/15, 7pm: Enjoy a tasty glass of wine and some stellar poetry from UNCW MFA students Isabelle Shepherd, Alexa Doran, Austin Allen and Becky Eades. A Tasting Room, 19 South 2nd Street CAPE FEAR CREW LUNCHEON 7/17, 11:30am-1pm: Cape Fear CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) will hold its July lunch at Pine Valley Country Club. Cape Fear CREW is an organization committed to advancing the careers of women in commercial real estate. Members represent every aspect of the commercial real estate industry, including, but not limited to law, leasing, brokerage, property management, finance, acquisitions, and engineering. This month, our guest speaker will be Lindsey Roberson, Assistant District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties, who will speak about human trafficking. Guests are welcome. Jennifer Bolton (772-5490) to register for the meeting. $25 for members; $15 for guests - includes lunch.

500 Pine Valley Drive FLICK OR FICTION BOOK CLUB This month’s book: Ender’s Game. Book available at Old Books on Front St 15% discount for club members. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. OCEAN SAFETY TALK Through August 17th, Kure Beach Ocean Rescue will be leading Ocean Safety discussions on Monday mornings at the Ocean Front Park Pavilio, 10am; designed to give a brief overview of beach and ocean safety to those unfamiliar with our coastal environment. 105 Atlantic Avenue

classes/workshops ZUMBA AT 31 FITNESS Wed and Fri., 6:30pm; Sat, 10am; only $7 to dance in; approx. 55 minutes. Athletic (supportive) shoes are required. Wear something you are comfortable sweating in! • Kids classes, Mondays, 4pm, through 8/3. Lynn Molina, instructor. 4209 Oleander Dr.

OPEN ADULT BALLET Monday Night Open Ballet Class, 6:45pm-8:15pm, starts June 8. New student’s Rate: Class Card $120 (10 classes, 11th class Free). Instructor Amber Adams. Open Adult Ballet (ages 13&Up): Composed of “Barre” and “Center Work” this class is suitable for ongoing training for dancers and non dancers. This class promotes proper alignment, use of turn out, in a ballet technique that is safe to each individual. This class will also address the use of musicality, “epaulement” (the relationship of the head and arms working together), and artistry encouraged in all dancers.

Come dance with us! Techniques In Motion School of Dance, 5543-100 Carolina Beach Road RESTORATIVE YOGA Fridays, 9:15am: Restorative Yoga uses props and long hold times in gentle poses to open the body in a more passive way. The class is open to anyone who wants to feel better, refresh and rejuvenate their body, mind and spirit. Breathing techniques and meditation is also incorporated into the class for a deeper effect. South East Dance Academy, 220 Avondale Ave. YOGA AND SURF Take your yoga practice into the surf! Following a brief meditation aimed at cultivating an awareness for the present moment and centering oneself with the energy of the ocean, you will be guided through an invigorating vinyasa flow focused on core balance for riding waves, and opening and stretching the muscles necessary for paddling and springing to your feet. learn fundamentals and etiquette of surfing, general wave knowledge and water safety to prepare you for the paddle out. Once in the ocean, our instructors will guide you into waves, provide feedback on your progress, and provide an objective judging for the longest wave contest, the most style contest and the all time best wipeout contest! Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive. (910) 769-3494 GETTING PICKY EATERS TO EAT 7/8, 10am: If you have a hard time getting your little ones to eat, join Robin Hanratta for a fun demonstration of ways to entice them into grazing on healthy treats. The program is free and you do not need to preregister. Robin Hanratta is a Health Coach and a student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has 12 years of experience as a nanny. New Hanover County Public Library offers many resources for reducing personal health risks, as well as for raising children who are equipped to succeed in a 21st century world. Mary Ellen Nolan at mnolan@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6307. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. FREE DAY OF KARATE 7/11, 11:30am: The Dojo Sensei Shawn Worthington, Ages 8 and up Teaching Respect, Power, Gratitude, and Humility Free day of Karate - July 11th: 10:30-11:30 ages 8-12; 11:30-12:00 ages 13 and

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REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE COURSE 7/13, 8:30am: Get your Real Estate License through this Pre-Licensing Course. Starts July 13 and ends August 26. Class meets M,W,F from 8:30a to 12:30pm. Southern Choice Real Estate Academy, 1601 S. College Rd. FIVE STEPS TO SELF MASTERY 7/14, 8:30am: This program is about performance— performance of numbers, performance of people, and ultimately the performance of the organization.

Learn how to coach associates to be: focused, balanced, productive, and fulfilled. In conjunction with the Vibrant Coaching Model, SHINE. HR professionals will understand how to guide associates to: S: Self asses: Take ownership of personal growth, H: Engage new habits, get in integrity, take next right steps, and innovate with their five energies. Registration for this event will open on Monday, June 29th at 8:00 am and will close on Friday, July 10th at 5:00 pm at lcfhra.shrm.org. Breakfast will be provided. Hampton Inn, 2320 S. 17th Street POTTERY CLASSES 7/20, all day: Registration for all pottery classes beginning August 3. Morning and evening classes for all skill levels meet twice a week for 8 weeks. Contact orangestreetpottery@gmail.com to register. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second Street WATER KEFIR AND AB THERAPY CLASS 7/22, 5:30pm: Join us for an evening of Belly Love— from the inside, out! Ryanna Battiste with GRUB. will lead us in a Water Kefir brewing demonstration! Enjoy some tasty samples of homemade Water Kefir, a fizzy drink packed with probiotics & learn how you can brew your own in just a few easy steps! Following, West Meadow Spa’s Esthetician, Tracy Meyer, will give a demonstration of an Abdominal Therapy treatment using De La Terre Skincare Herb Rich Clays, Minerals & Teas to promote lymphatic circulation in the belly & the whole body! $10 entry fee. 910-7998282. West Meadow Spa, 3304 Wrightsville Ave. HEALTHY ORGANIC LAWN 7/25, 9am: “Have a Healthy Organic Lawn” event.

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• Sat., 10am: Stamp and Stencil 3-hr. workshop, $40. Create an awesome painting using the stamp and stencil method I use in my own paintings. Contact Lois for supply list or to find out if materials are supplied. Sun Room, 6905 Southern Exposure HOMESCHOOL BEGINNING FENCING Cape Fear Fencing Association 8 week beginning fencing class for homeschool students starts April 1st at 1:00 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Wednesdays. All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for ages 8 - 18. Cost is $40 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31,

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Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann ZUMBA CLASSES Wednesdays at the Hannah Arts Center (old USO building) in downtown Wilmington at 120 S. Second St. Two classes, 5-5:55pm and 6-6:55pm. Cost is $5 per class, cash only. Parking is available. All ages are welcome. Most of my clients range from 19 to 85.

clubs/notices BACKGAMMON NIGHT 7/8, 8pm: Play backgammon and meet people, call 409-3475 for details. Olympia Restaurant, 5629 Oleander Dr. COIN CLUB PROGRAM ON GOLD 7/8, 7pm: The program will be on classic gold coins minted from 1834 to 1839. An auction follows the meeting. Carolina BBQ, 1602 South College Rd. WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB 7/9, 9:30am: The ladies of Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet Thursday, July 9 for social time at 9:30am and an informative program at 10am. The guest speaker will be Shelley Morse describing the classes and experiences available through Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCW. For meeting location, please visit the website: wilmingtonncnewcomers.com.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 7/11, 9am: Super Saturdays Vacation Bible school, outback rock, where kids venture into solid faith.

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7/17: Cape Fear CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) will hold its July lunch meeting on July 1, 11:30-1pm, at Pine Valley Country Club. Cape Fear CREW is an organization committed to advancing the careers of women in commercial real estate.

Members represent every aspect of the commercial real estate industry, including, but not limited to law, leasing, brokerage, property management, finance, acquisitions, and engineering. This month, our guest speaker will be Lindsey Roberson, Assistant District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties, who will speak about human trafficking. Guests are welcome. Please contact Jennifer Bolton (7725490). $25 for members; $15 for guests; includes lunch. 500 Pine Valley Drive AZALEA COAST EXECUTIVE NETWORK Meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm for networking, dinner at 6 at Henry’s, 2508 Independence Blvd. Wilmington. Female business women networking and professional development. Dinner is dutch $15; annual membership $24. Details 7628562.

culinary FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am-1pm. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown.com/farmersmarket • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking; vendors align the lake, from art-

ists and crafters and musicians. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com.• Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NC-grown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables. A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in May- Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market at Leland Town Hall, alternating Sundays, 11am-3pm, May-Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mon., April-Nov., 7am-1pm. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, May-Sept., 8am-1pm. Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., May-Oct., 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

WINEDOWN WEDNESDAYS Free tasting of wine from around the globe. Every week hosted by a winery representative or vendor to teach you about the selections. All wines offered at a discount as well as an additional 10%off 6 packs and 15% off cases. Come winedown after a long humpday. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve, 1007 N. 4th St. WINE TASTING Thurs/Fri, 5pm: Our weekly wine tastings feature six selections for your tasting pleasure. Try before you buy to load up your home cellar, or choose your favorite wine from the lineup and purchase a glass to enjoy at our tasting bar or in our garden seating.

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ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): How can you fulfill your potential as an Aries? What strategies will help you become the best Aries you can possibly be? Now is an excellent time to meditate on these riddles. One of my Aries readers, Mickki Langston, has some stellar tips to inspire you: 1. One of your greatest assets is your relentless sense of purpose. Treasure it. Stay connected to it. Draw on it daily. 2. Love what you love with pure conviction, because there is no escaping it. 3. Other people may believe in you, but only sometimes. That’s why you should unfailingly believe in yourself. 4. It’s your duty and your destiny to continually learn more about how to be a leader. 5.

Don’t be confused by other people’s confusion. 6. Your best friend is the Fool, who will guide you to laughter and humility when you need it most, which is pretty much all of the time.

break the Internet. To be safe, I suggest you enjoy yourself to the utmost, but not more than the utmost.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to acquire a new title. It’s quite possible that a person in authority will confer it upon you, and that it will signify a raise in status, an increase in responsibility, or an expansion of your clout. If for some reason this upgrade doesn’t occur naturally, take matters into your own hands. Tell people to refer to you as “Your Excellency” or “Your Majesty.” Wear a name tag that says “Deputy Director of Puzzle-Solving” or “Executive Vice-President of Fanatical Balance and Insane Poise.” For once in your life, it’s OK to risk becoming a legend in your own mind.

P.S. It wouldn’t be a bad time to demand a promotion—diplomatically, of course, in the Libran spirit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): While making a long trek through the desert on a camel, British author Somerset Maugham passed the time by reading Marcel Proust’s novel “In Search of Lost Time.” After finishing each page, Maugham ripped it out and cast it away. The book weighed less and less as his journey progressed. I suggest that you consider a similar approach in the coming weeks, Taurus. As you weave your way toward your next destination, shed the accessories and attachments you don’t absolutely need. Keep lightening your load.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Between now and July 22, your password and mantra and battle cry is “serendipity.” To make sure you are clear about its meaning, meditate on these definitions: a knack for uncovering surprising benefits by accident; a talent for stumbling upon timely help or useful resources without searching for them. Got that? Now I’ll provide clues that should help you get the most out of your lucky breaks and blessed twists: 1. Be curious and receptive, not lackadaisical and entitled. 2. Expect the unexpected. Vow to thrive on surprises. 3. Your desires are more likely to come true if you are GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “I have gathered about me people who unattached to them coming true. But you should formulate those desires clearly understand how to translate fear into possibility,” writes John Keene in his and precisely. story “Acrobatique.” I’d love to see you do the same, Gemini. From an astroSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): On behalf of the Strange Angels in logical perspective, now is a favorable time to put your worries and trepidaCharge of Uproarious Beauty and Tricky Truths, I am pleased to present you with tions to work for you. You have an extraordinary capacity to use your doubt the award for Most Catalytic Fun-Seeker and Intriguing Game-Changer of the and dread to generate opportunities. Even if you go it alone, you can accomZodiac. What are your specific superpowers? You’re capable of transforming rot plish minor miracles, but why not dare to think even bigger? Team up with into splendor. You have a knack for discovering secrets that have been hidden. I brave and resourceful allies who want to translate fear into possibility, too. also suspect your presence can generate magic laughter and activate higher exCANCER (June 21-July 22): When novelist John Irving begins a new pectations and wake up everyone to the interesting truths they’ve been ignoring. book, his first task is to write the last line of the last page. Then he writes the CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Who is that can tell me who I am?” second-to-last line. He continues to work backward for a while until he has a asks King Lear in the Shakespeare play named after him. It’s a painful moment. clear understanding of the way his story will end. Right now, Cancerian, as The old boy is confused and alarmed when he speaks those words. I’d like to you hatch your next big phase of development, I invite you to borrow Irving’s borrow his question and transplant it into a very different context: your life right approach. Visualize in detail the blossoms that will eventually come from the now. I think you can engender inspirational results by making it an ongoing mediseeds you’re planting. Create a vivid picture of the life you will be living when tation. There are people in a good position to provide you with useful insights your plans have fully ripened. into who you are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have cosmic permission to lose your train AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What’s hard but important for you to do? of thought, forget about what was so seriously important, and be weirdly What are the challenging tasks you know you should undertake because they amused by interesting nonsense. If stress-addicts nag you to be more rewould improve your life? The coming days will be a favorable time to make headsponsible, tell them that your astrologer has authorized you to ignore the way on these labors. You will have more power than usual to move what has pressing issues and wander off in the direction of nowhere in particular. Does been nearly impossible to move. You may be surprised by your ability to change that sound like a good plan? It does to me. For now, it’s your sovereign right situations that have resisted and outfoxed you in the past. I’m not saying that to be a wise and innocent explorer with nothing much to do but wonder, any of this will be smooth and easy. But I bet you will be able to summon unprecdaydream and play around. edented amounts of willpower and perseverance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Even the most provocative meme cannot PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Franz Kafka produced three novels, a play, literally cause the Internet to collapse from overuse. It’s true that photos four short-fiction collections, and many other stories. Yet some of his fellow of Kim Kardashian’s oiled-up butt spawned a biblical flood of agitated rewriters thought he was uncomfortable in expressing himself. Bertolt Brecht said sponses on social media. So did the cover shot of Caitlyn Jenner in “Vanity Kafka seemed perpetually afraid, as if he were being monitored by the cops Fair” and the YouTube video of a tiny hamster noshing tiny burritos and the for illicit thoughts. Milena Jesenská observed that Kafka often wrote like he season-five finale of the TV show “Game of Thrones.” But none of these was sitting naked in the midst of fully-clothed people. Your assignment in the starbursts unleashed so much traffic that the Web was in danger of crashcoming weeks is to shed such limitations and inhibitions from your own creative ing. It’s too vast and robust for that to ever happen. Or is it? I’m wondering expression. What would you need to do to free your imagination? To get started, if Virgos’ current propensities for high adventure and rollicking melodrama visualize five pleasurable scenarios in which you feel joyful, autonomous, genercould generate phenomena that would actually, not just metaphorically, ous, and expansive

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