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UNCENSORED WITH ORLANDO JONES Pgs. 32-33 “Sleepy Hollow” star Orlando Jones takes the stage at TheatreNOW, where he will perform stand-up alongside Reid Clark and Alex Scott. Jones boasts an array of credits including a stint on “MADtv.” He plans to talk about life in Wilmington, his family and whatever else tickles his funny bone. Photo by Elizabeth Reynolds.

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ould you like to add any paddling or skeet shooting to your reservation?” the deep, Southern voice drawled on the other end of the line. “Um, no, thank you," I repsonded. "I won’t be staying long enough to enjoy any of that.”

It was the first time I had been offered skeet-shooting when making a bed-andbreakfast reservation. I was on my way to Halifax, NC—population 234 people as of 2010. In other words, when New Hanover High School has fire drills, for about 15 minutes our front yard on Princess Street has a bigger population than the seat of county government for Halifax County.

I was headed there to see one of North Carolina’s outdoor historical dramas, “First for Freedom,” which chronicles the events surrounding the Halifax Resolves.

Though the rest of the country is enamored with the 4th of July and Independence Day, in Halifax April 12, 1776 is the day to be remembered. On that day, in North Carolina, the first official call for independence from Great Britain by any colony in the Americas, was issued.

Halifax thrived as an inland port on the Roanoke River. It was a center for commerce and government throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries, but the railroad passed the community by, and they saw their importance as a center of commerce begin to dwindle; I-95 only exacerbated the issue. The only two "major industries" in Halifax are the county government offices (Aside: It must be

terrifying that government paperwork is seen as economic salvation) and historic Halifax, which is operated by the NC Department of Cultural Resources. It’s like Williamsburg but shrunk down and abandoned.

When I signed the register I was the first visitor of the day and it was 2:30 p.m. A good portion of the historic area has been preserved: houses are open for guided tours and other buildings offer self-guided tours. The museum for the area’s history is surprisingly well done, and tries to address the hardships facing women, African Americans—both slaves and freed men—and Native Americans. After the exhibits and a couple of purchases at the gift shop (a book on an early African American poet from the area and some Halifax resolves magnets), I asked the nice young man at the desk where to get a bit to eat. “The Exxon station has a grill but go back to 95; that’s where everything is,” he said.

I was crest fallen at the idea of heading back to fast food on the highway. Surely the seat of county government had a lunch counter near by for hungry government employees? I found a street I recognized—not because I had ever visited Halifax before, but because it looked just like Front Street did in my childhood. There were big, beautiful historic buildings with recessed glass entryways and wonderful trim with faded, chipping paint. Every couple of buildings seemed to be boarded up, and the only store that appeared open for business was an antique store.

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When I walked into the store, a woman was busy wrapping up china and boxing it for the standard ubiquitous couple from Florida. She informed me everything was on sale. Apparently, she recently had sold the building and was trying to empty out. I asked about the sandwich and pizza place across the way. “They’ve gone up to the lake,” she explained. There had been four people working in the kitchen and some front-of-house people, but they went up to Lake Gaston and opened "where the people were.”

All the empty store fronts seemed to have similar stories. I sighed and got back in my car, hoping this lovely bit of street would have the same future as Front Street—to become a beacon of tourism and regeneration for the area.

Halifax didn’t have any lodging, so I had booked a room in nearby Enfield at the Bellamy Manor and Gardens Bed and Breakfast (former home of cousins to our Bellamy family on Fifth Avenue in Wilmington). The house has the same floor plan, but it has had a lot of modernization of plumbing and cooking facilities. As soon as I entered, I just knew where everything would be; it all seemed so familiar. It is currently owned by a lovely couple named Wayne and Suzann Anderson, though their dog Cozy seems to run the house. Wayne grew up in the area and left after high school because there were no jobs.

“When I left you could only live in Enfield if you built a house,” Anderson recalled. After moving up north, marrying and pursuing a profession, he and his bride moved back to be closer to his 85-year-old mother. He pointed out that in the late ‘60s the township had 130 farmers—now there are only 18. “Eighteen farmers do not provide a living for a town,” he added.

He cited the change in labor-intensive to chemical- and machinery-intensive farming as diminishing the opportunities for people to live in the area. A farm used to have 20 to 30 people on it: tenant farmers, family, hired hands, etc.

Rather than dwelling on the past and the problems presented by current circumstances, the Andersons have been hard at work trying to see what the future could look like. When they opened the bed and breakfast, they offered paddling packages and marketed the house as a destination retreat. It was booked at full capacity for the first 387 days straight.

“What happened was all these 20- and 30-somethings would leave the kids with Grandma for a quick getaway form Raleigh or Virginia,

and they’d come here,” he explained. The few other businesses in Enfield were stunned by this sudden influx of tourism money in the hands of young working professionals who thought Carolina peanuts were the most amazing thing they had ever seen—let alone tasted! (Freshly roasted, still-warm peanuts or, even better, boiled peanuts in the bottom of a glass Coke bottle is an experience worth writing home about.) The response from their neighbors led the Andersons and a few other people to start work on an economic development organization for Enfield.

It’s sort of like what Wilmington Downtown Inc. was meant to be.

The drama, “First for Freedom” also is trying to look to the future. First preformed for the bicentennial, it resided for years at an outdoor amphitheater on the state historic site. After Hurricane Floyd, the amphitheater was condemned and the show has had an itinerant existence. It’s been performed on the courthouse steps, and it brought them to their current location at the 4-H Rural Life Center. Over and over cast members lamented they wish I had seen the show at the amphitheater, where attendence would be 1,500 people.

I attended opening night a few weeks ago, alongside an audience of 18 people. There are members of the cast who have been with the show since its inception; I was introduced to a young lady who made her debut at 9 months old. Fourteen years later, she is the follow-spot operator. “This story is so important, and people don’t know about it,” Frankie King, the production’s director, exclaimed. “It’s on the state flag—April 12, 1776—and people don’t know about it!”

It's obvious the cast feels an obligation to share this bit of history. Apparently, the state of North Carolina agrees; the amphitheater is scheduled for renovations in time for the 40th anniversary of the show next year. Much of the play’s action takes place on the town’s green or common. The amphitheater literally slopes downhill from the common, and puts the action in the same place where people gathered to hear the first official call for independence from Great Britain 240 years ago. What made Halifax important was its contribution to trade and economics; what keeps it important is its ability to teach us who we are as people and how we want to shape our own future.

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Argentinian agricultural scientists in 2008 created the “methane backpack” to collect the emissions of grazing cows (with a tube from the cow’s rumen to the inflatable bag) in order to see how much of the world’s greenhouse-gas problem was created by livestock. Having discovered that figure (it’s 25-30 percent), the country’s National Institute of Agricultural Technology announced recently that it will start storing the collected methane to convert it to energy. In a “proof of concept” hypothesis, it estimates that about 300 liters of methane could power a refrigerator for 24 hours.

Scientists Just Wanna Have Fun Bioengineers who work with Dictyostelium slime molds held the “Dicty World Race” in Boston in May for a $5,000 prize and intellectual adulation in August at the Annual International Dictyostelium Conference in Potsdam, Germany. The molds oozed down the 800-micrometer (0.0315 inches) track, lured to the finish line by ordinary bacteria that the molds normally enjoy. A team from the Netherlands beat out 19 others for the coveted prize. (Among the other “games” scientists play, mentioned in the same Nature.com story is the “Prisoners’ Smellemma,” in which players mix obscure samples in a test tube and smell the result to guess what their opponent used.)

Artist Diemut Strebe offered his 3-Dprinted re-creation of the famous ear of Vincent van Gogh for display in June and July in a museum in Karlsruhe, Germany -- having built it partially with genes from a greatgreat-grand-nephew of van Gogh -- and in the same shape, based on computer imaging

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next to mine. “What a racket! I know what these young guys are feeling. Same as Vietnam. I mean, for what?” I shrugged. If Ann Coulter can have her was a little down after the U.S. soccer loss. say, this ancient warrior can have his. He wiped A friend suspected I was suffering from moral sweat and built steam.“Vietnam? For what? decay. To check out this armchair diagnosis, I JCPenney sells shirts made in Vietnam. Ten years invited Ann Coulter to watch some of the remain- of blood, sweat and tears and Iraq is going to the ing World Cup with me at The Harp. I figured over dogs. It all seems so senseless.” a perfectly pulled pint of Guinness she could teach His comment echoes thousands of other me, the soccer moms and rowdy Hammerhead veterans from World War I on the modern era crowd about moral decay. Although I disagree with of technologically driven slaughter. In the 2005 Ms. Coulter on a lot, I admit that in general she is book “War and the Soul,” Edward Tick notes the a fine model of moral decay. comment of a World War I veteran interviewed Ann hasn’t answered yet. decades later. He said: “The older I get, the sadder It seems her revulsion is because soccer isn’t I feel about the uselessness of it all.” enough like war; there aren’t enough injuries or opSound familiar? portunities for individual heroism. There are more My warrior friend sighed and continued apolothan enough opportunities for individual heroism in getically, “Don’t get me wrong; it’s not that I’m soccer (Tim Howard). There always will be heroes against war, but…” He trailed off, shook his under fire, but the age of the individual mythic head, and walked briskly out of the cardio room. hero Achilles ended when Pickett’s Charge up The monitor above me showed a patriotic young Cemetery Ridge announced our era of high-tech man raising his rifle high in the air in Syria. He mostly anonymous carnage. In the 1935 pamphlet resembled a picture I’d seen of a young Gavrilo “War is a Racket!” Medal of Honor recipient and Princip. Exactly 100 years ago this patriot—this war critic General Smedley Butler noted that in the nationalist—fighting for Serbian unity killed an future: “Victory or defeat will be determined by Austrian Archduke and his wife, which started the the skill and ingenuity of our scientists.” Achilles First World War. Four years later, the war would is now cannon fodder in Kevlar or flying drones be called “The War to End War,” because some from a Colorado console. idealists figured we’d learn our lesson.

Ann is irritated that too often soccer matches My ancient warrior friend reminded me we end in a draw; again unlike war. Sure, a fair haven’t—worse, it remains un-American to be amount of soccer matches end in a draw. (Our truly anti-war. Dissent about the merits of a speown Hammerheads have six ties in 12 matches.) cific action is reluctantly tolerated. To assert that That seems more consistent with modern warfare. war itself is the problem, and that you oppose it Long after the rockets’ red glare and strains of under all circumstances, makes you an enemy of Taps fade into memory, who really wins? The differ- the state and less electable than an atheist. ence is, in a soccer tie, nobody wins everything. In No amount of Guinness at The Harp will conwar, everybody loses something. I prefer soccer. vince Ann to love soccer and hate war. The next Prior to the 4th, I went for a humidity-free tread- time anyone prefaces their moral concerns about mill jog at the local gym in front of a bank of moni- a military conflict with, “Don’t get me wrong; it’s tors. Some monitors showed soccer highlights. not that I’m against War but...,” I will respectfully Others showed news. Iraq. ISIS. Afghanistan. refuse to accept their apology. I will ask: “In the Taliban. An older, fit-looking gentleman wearing name of all you consider holy, why aren’t you black US Army shorts stepped off the treadmill against war?”

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he music scene isn’t and never has been an easy path. It isn’t all about pretty lights, pretty women and cruising your way to the top 100.

Making it to the big league requires hours of hard work and persistence.

“Hey There Delilah” crooners Plain White T’s understand this. Their mellow pop-rock grooves and array of catchy songs pack tight passion-filled lyrics.

It will take over Ziggy’s by the Sea this Thursday, July 10th, as Plain What T's plug in for an electric and acoustic show.

The Plain White T’s first came together in Villa Park, Illinois, in 1997 while in high school. The band comprised Tom Higgenson (lead vocals, keyboard, acoustic guitar), Dave Tirio (drums), Steve Mast (lead guitar, vocals), and Ken Fletcher (bass guitar).

They started out performing at local punk-rock shows in the Chicago suburbs.

“When we first got started, the places we played ranged from small school events to restaurants, local church basements to VFW halls, even these little teen centers,” Higgenson describes. “I mean, literally, any show we were offered we played.”

The band dug deep and eventually pushed their way out of the local scene.

They started touring in the late-’90s and early aughts. They’ve been blasting out radio hits since 2006.

“We had gotten ourselves onto a small indie label, and started selling out little shows because we had a solid fan base from touring so much in Chicago,” Higgenson tells. “From there, with the new label, and a booking agent, we started playing more and more shows all over the country.”

Snagging an indie label isn’t all a band needs to break through the charts; a contract is only as strong as the band’s talent. During these years, gigs paid

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a couple hundred bucks—which barely covered travel expenses.

“We were definitely roughing it for a good six to eight years before stuff really started to happen, but we were roughing it in the best of ways,” Higgenson explains. “Almost every night on tour we were sleeping in our van, or crashing on the floor at someone’s house who we had met the night before.”

Consequently, Fletcher and Mast decided the unpredictability of musicanship wasn’t the life they desired. Two new musicians— Tim Lopez (lead guitar) and Mike Retondo (bass guitar)—replaced them. Shortly after Tirio decided to switch from drummer to rhythm guitarist, and new drummer De’Mar Hamiltion was added to the lineup.

In 2005, after releasing two previous records (one self-released), The Plain White T’s released their second album with Fearless Records, “All That We Needed.” Their simple, melodic song “Hey There Delilah” was re-released on an EP in 2006. The quiet little love diddy hooked listeners with its soft chords. In June 2007, over one year after the song’s release, it became the band’s first huge hit in the United States. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July. From July 3rd through the 28th, the song was the most played on the radio, and the number one downloaded song on the U.S.'s iTunes.

“When ‘Delilah’ blew up, [it] was definitely the biggest moment in our band’s history,” Higgenson recollects. "Even then we didn’t really realize how big everything was going to get. We were just caught in the tornado.”

After “Delilah" came out, Plain White T's began playing two shows a day. They flew around the country and made their way through the media circuit. From sound checks to meet-and-greets, from concerts to four-hour drives to the next venue, their schedule was hectic.

“It was a crazy, insane, sleepless, flying, driving, crazy-ass summer, but we didn’t ever really say, ‘Yay! We are getting huge,’ it was more like, ‘Damn, we are really busting ass right now,’” Higgenson says. “It wasn’t ‘til a month or maybe even a year later when

things started dialing down a little bit from the 'Delilah' swell. We were like, ‘Damn that was a big fucking deal, that was awesome!’”

The Plain White T’s barely took the time to bask in their success. They quickly began cultivating their next studio album, “Big Bad World.” Released in 2008, the recording contained the well-known tunes “1,2,3,4” and “Natural Disaster.” Both songs received a large amount of attention on the Billboard rock chart.

“What was really awesome was that we took off with ‘Delilah’ but managed to continue to get more music out,” Higgenson divulges. “[We] refused to become just another one hit wonder.”

This summer they're continuing to evolve and grow. They're even touring with other pop-rock notables, The Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry.

“It’s an awesome tour,” Higgenson says. ”Everyone is really killing it. We have been playing in front of thousands of people almost every night so everything we had been working for has pretty much become a dream come true for us.”

With years of hard work, dedication, and an absolute passion for their music Plain White T’s continue to revel in catchy, nuanced tunes packed with authenticity. Their newest EP, “Should’ve Gone To Bed,” was released with only four tracks; two by Higgenson and two by lead guitarist Lopez. They will be releasing their newest album “American Nights” sometime this year.

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A preview of events across town this week LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY, JULY 11TH SATURDAY, JULY 12TH Eastbound Acoustic Rootsoul Project 8 - 11pm 9pm - 12am

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Jazz and hip-hop fusing outfit Temple5 will hold a free EP release concert at Satellite Bar and Lounge this Saturday, July 12th.

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—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

Wednesday, July 9

Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Little Singers (9:45am; $10) —Ms. Susan’s Room at the ArtWorks, 200 Willard Street

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

Thirsty Thursday w/ DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd.

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

Jazz Night (6pm; Free) —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St.

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

Trivia Night (6pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr.

Jazz at the Mansion with Darryl Donnell Murrill (6:30pm; $10-$12) —Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr. Nutt House Improv Troupe (7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Trivia Night with Steve and Missy (7:30pm; Free) —Joe’s Oasis, 6400 Carolina Beach Rd.

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Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Me and Mr. B. (10pm; blues)

Thursday, July 10

Open Mic/Songwriters’ Night (7pm; Free) —Grinder’s Caffe, 5032 Wrightsville Ave. Karaoke (7pm; Free) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.;

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—Cypress Bend Vineyards, 21904 Riverton Rd.

Thirsty Thursday Team Trivia (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.

Kennedy Park (7pm; Free; rock) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

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

Wes & Shawnette (7pm; Free; country/ acoustic rock) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

Bub & Morgan White (7pm; Free) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Chillen Dixie (8pm; free; country) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Open Mic Night with DJBe (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. Plain White T’s Acoustic Show (8pm; $20 - $25; rock/pop) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096 Mike O’Donnell (8pm; Free; folk/rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Fire and Drums (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223 Open Mic Night Dennis Brinson (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. The Woodgrains (8pm; psychedelic rock) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Bit Brigade, Megaran, D&D Sluggers, and Skyblew (8pm; $8; rock) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St. DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Thirsty Thursday (9pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. DJKAHUNA (9pm) —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St.

Sunset Cruise With Music from Rob Ronner (7pm; $33; southern rock) —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St. The Cut (8pm; free; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Live Music (8pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

ERA (8pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 Special Event with Bobby Collins (8pm; $23-$25) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Highway; 843-4494242 DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.

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DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St. Hayes Carll (9pm; $12-$15; country) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096 Live Music (9pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Tom Noonan and Jane Houseal (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

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

Blue Tang Bandits (9pm; Free; acoustic covers) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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

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

Jenny Pearson (9pm; acoustic) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

DJ Milk and DJ DST (10pm; Free) —Pravda, 23 N Front St.

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

Special Event with Bobby Collins (10:15 pm; $23-$25) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Highway; 843-4494242

Friday, July 11

BLP (10:30pm; Free; eclectic) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

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

Saturday, July 12

Mayfaire Music on the Town (6pm; Free) —Mayfaire Town Center Event Lawn, 6835 Main Street;

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

Funky Monks (6pm; Free; Red Hot Chili Peppers experience) —Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

Down South Saturdays (5pm; Free) —White Oak, NC, 10137 NC-53 Overtyme (5pm; Free; eclectic) —Sweet N Savory Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd; (910) 679-8101

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

Moe. (6:30pm; $25-$30; jam band) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Drive; 910-341-7855

Friday Comedy Showcase (7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Port City Trio (7pm; soul) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379

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

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

Beach Friday The Sand Band (7pm; $10; beach music)

Timmy Pierce (7pm; Free; acoustic mix) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.;

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Jon & Leonof A Full Dish (7pm; Free; eclectic) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

David Dixon (5pm; Free; rock) —Sweet N Savory Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd; (910) 679-8101

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

Orlando Jones Comedy Night (7:30pm; $45) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

BLIVET! (5pm; Free; classic rock) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Toy Soldiers (8pm; $8) —Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

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

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

Millenium Funkin’ (8pm; free; funk) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Live Music (8pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.; Cross Creek (8pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 Special Event with Bobby Collins (8pm; $23-$25) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Highway; 843-4494242 Tripping the Mechanism (8pm; Free; metal) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St. DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, LLC, 21 N. Front St. Collie Buddz (9pm;$15 -$20; reggae) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096 Live Music (9pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.; Karaoke with DjBe (9pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr; Heyrocco and Free Clinic (9pm; rock) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Seneca Guns (9pm; Free; rock) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. Tim Black and Jenny Pearson (10pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666 Temple5 EP Release Party (10pm; Free; jazz/hip-hop) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 399-2796 Special Event with Bobby Collins (10:15pm; $23-$25) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Highway; 843-4494242 Stray Local (10:30pm; Free; Americana) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St. Atlas Road Crew (10:30pm; Free; oldschool rock) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Sunday, July 13 Acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (1:30pm; Free) —Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St. Southern Trouble (2pm; free; southern rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533

Sunday Jazz (6pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 DJ Battle (8pm; Free) —Fibber’s Public House, 1610 Pavillion Pl.; Special Event with Bobby Collins (8pm; $23-$25) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Highway; 843-4494242 Passafire (9pm; $7-$10; rock/reggae) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market Street; (910) 7694096 Tyler Perry’s Chill Beats Lab (10pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

Monday, July 14 Dubbest (7pm; reggae/dub/experimental) —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St. Fruity Oaty Bars (7:30pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St. Trivia (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St. Jam Sandwich (8pm; free; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Jason Jackson, Justin Fox and Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; americana) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Open Mic Night (8pm) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223 Open Mic Night (8pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr. Heather Rogers (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

Open Mic Night (10pm; Free) —Katy’s Grill and Bar, 1054 S College Rd. College Night Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

Wednesday, July 16 Gary Clark Jr. (5pm; $29.50-31.50; blues) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Drive; 910-341-7855 Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Jammin’ with Jax (7pm; Free) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr. Nutt House Improv Troupe (7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Trivia Night with Steve and Missy (7:30pm; Free) —Joe’s Oasis, 6400 Carolina Beach Rd. Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; country) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 33 years (8pm; free; americana) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

Electric Mondays (10pm) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.

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

Tuesday, July 15

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

Two of a Kind (7pm; free; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533 Tuesday Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Richard Lambert (7pm; Free; classic rock covers) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Pub Wars Team Trivia (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr; Rob Ronner (8pm; Free; southern rock) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. DJ Hood (9pm; Free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Chris James (10pm; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 362-9666

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Slippery When Wet Bon Jovi tribute SMOOTH FOLK: Ray LaMontagne will play the North Charleston PAC/Coliseum next Wednesday,

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KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 regency pkwy, cary, nc (919) 462-2052 7/13: The Band Perry 7/16: Johnny Orr Band DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 vivian ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 7/13: American Idol Live!

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA 333 e. trade st., Charlotte, NC (704) 688-9000 7/12: Justin Timberlake

NORTH CHARLESTON PAC/COLISEUM 5001 Coliseum dr., n. charleston, sc (843) 529-5000 7/16: Ray LaMontagne AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 South Tryon STREET, Charlotte, NC (704) 377-6874 7/10: The Independents 7/11: Touche Amore 7/12: Kings X 7/16: I See Stars

PNC MUSIC PAVILION 707 Pavilion blvd, charlotte, nc (704) 549-1292 7/16: Bad Company & Lynyrd Skynyrd TWC MUSIC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK 3801 ROCK QUARRY rd., Raleigh, nc (919) 831-6400 7/15: Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Company

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The Right On Band Motown, disco and 1970’s funk

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ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 7/11: Carolina Coalmine; Collie Buddz 7/12: The Payne Road Tragedy, Mortal Divine, Hayes Carll UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE 1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BLVD., CHARLOTTE (704) 916-8970 7/11: Beck 7/15: The Fray 7/16: O.A.R. and Phillip Phillips RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 S. mcdowell st., raleigh, nc (919) 996-8800 7/13: O.A.R., Phillip Phillips 7/14: The Fray

HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 Hwy. 17 sOUTH, myrtle beach, sc (843) 272-3000 7/9: Trapt 7/16: Draw the Line (Aerosmith tribute)

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 7/12: The Kings of Hollywood 7/13: Teatro del Gusto

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 7/9: Iska Dhaaf 7/11: Jonathan Byrd & the Pickup 7/12: Loamlands, The Dead Tongues, Skylar Gudasz 7/16: Willie Nelson

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 7/11: Heavy Mind 7/12: Buckshot Betty 7/13: Jauntee

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Giant Ambition:

arts > art

Joel Vannfuller presents three series in one exhibit By: Jay Workman

C

hances are you’ve seen some of Joel Vannfuller’s work. For decades he ran a marketing and design firm in Miami, Florida, and has managed campaigns for clients like Coca-Cola, GE, Toshiba, and Bacardi. Creating stories to sell to the masses—and solving problems in the deadline-centric world of advertising—made him a pretty big deal. Now, in pursuit of a more “honest life” through photography, he kind of still is.

In 2009 Vannfuller bought a camera and set a goal that within seven years he would learn to shoot, make amateur mistakes, have a couple of shows if possible, and at the end have 100 framed photographs ready to put out into the world. Now, in his fifth year of photographic discovery, he’s not entirely convinced he’s arrived.

“I think luck has a lot to do with things,” he says, “and if you sort of put yourself in that state of mind, good things can happen to you.”

Enter the good things: like having enough work to line the halls at Giant, a combination theatre, gallery, wine bar, and coffee shop nestled in a row of office suites on 23rd Street across from Screen Gems Studios. Vannfuller’s current exhibit—comprising photographs from three previous series presented separately in Asheville, NC—is like W Magazine visiting the National Archives. His photos are bold. Almost all of the digital black-and-white images feature a female nude and are rich with historical context, spanning the Late Stone Age to current U.S. politics. Using only natural light and a meticulous self-crop-on-the-spot technique slows his process down, he notes, but leaves a razor-sharp finish.

Following the advice of an old friend, Vannfuller always yields to his models. Bulletpointing honesty, trustworthiness and vulnerability as elements he thrives in representing, his fondness for nude study makes sense.

“You expose yourself at that point,” he says. “That’s maybe when were all the most honest with ourselves and other people.”

Working as a creative team, he relies on the model’s emotions and attachment to personal

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Politically driven art: Joel Vannfuller’s photograph comments on feminism. Photo, courtesy of the artist.

experiences as much as his camera to develop a photograph’s story.

His first collection, “13 Stories,” is set in Asheville’s derelict Hotel Windsor, a flophouse for transients in the ‘50s. The interior remains vacant apart from pieces of modern furniture brought in for the shoot. Square stains mark where pictures once hung, and paint peels from the walls like onion skins.

Fortunately, the unclad models bring movement to the stale location—scaling stairways, traipsing through halls, and posing sinuously across the modern furniture. They embody the inn’s seedy past per Vannfuller’s vision and make the once unsavory quite palatable.

Another juicy tid-bit: The hotel guest log was discovered shortly after the show. Excerpts from the catalogue now accompany the photographs, which places the tenant’s sordid affairs on permanent display.

Vannfuller’s second collection is something out of Africa. “Primal Faces Exposed” explores how primitive and contemporary culture shares the same DNA, and ironically the same ad man. Tribal masks are essentially the earliest forms of branding, Vannfuller explains. Each mask has its own means of communicating identity, social position and

beliefs to an onlooker.

“Having spent my life in marketing, design and advertising,” he recalls, “I think the same feelings haven’t changed in 30,000 years.

It’s an interesting phenomenon.”

After tons of research, Vannfuller was surprised at how well the mask’s history aligned with the models he chose for each picture.

“Political Rhetoric, the awful truth in black and white,” sums up everything Vannfuller felt leading up to the 2012 presidential election. His third collection challenges the view of conservative and liberal minds alike. Each photo is displayed with juxtaposing bureaucratic, religious and rhetorical statements from world figures. It creates a tumultuous, yet riveting view of American politics. The images mirror the same sentiments.

In a side-by-side print, a female in a tattered dress proudly displays an Occupy Wall Street poster on the left. On the right, the poster is in a crumpled heap at her feet with the tiniest “fuck” (also the print’s title) scratched into the space where a movement once resided.

Vannfuller’s photos unfold upon a viewer’s look—the same as his evolving craft. His next project, “The Mermaids’ Song,” ultimately brought him to Wilmington and is currently in the works. It plumbs Earth’s ever-changing coastal environment through the scope of the finned mythological creature, netting current issues like dredging, oil spills and seismic testing. A second upcoming show, “Tattooed: Tales From Beneath the Ink,” seeks models that project the essence of their unique markings.

“It’s those kinds of stories that come out over time and that’s what makes all of this special,” Vannfuller says. “If I can begin to tell a story with my work, then I think there may be a place for me.”

DETAILS:

Photographs of Joel Vannfuller Hanging through August 15th Giant Café 1200 N. 23rd Street, Ste. 207 910-375-6300 www.vannfuller.com

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The show, "Repurpose, Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle" is open to all NC artists. The deadline to enter is August 22nd. The show opens on September 12th with a reception from 6-8pm. Download the entry form by going to www.artexposure50.com and clicking on the Call for Entries page.

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Sally Jacobs' recent paintings explore fundamental questions surrounding her role as a mother. In this exhibition, Jacobs’ 5-year-old son is often her muse. The paintings record the psychological push and pull between mother and son. The figures are embedded into fields of abstract environ-

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

"Dreamscapes" features the recent works of Wilmington artist Sharon Ely and Valerie Lennon of Highlands, NC. Using very different subject matter and technique, both invoke creativity and imagination to transport the viewer into another world. A world where dreams come alive; doors are closed in spacious skies, engaging the viewer to question what can be found on the other side, and unknown faces dance the night away. Bringing together their love of mystery, the exhibition allows these artists to appeal to the curious dreamer in all of us.

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

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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. encore | july 9–15, 2014 | www.encorepub.com 19

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All the elements come together in ‘Red’ By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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It beautifully complements Benedict Fancy’s set design, which is functional and vivid at the same time. Director Sam Robison comments he wants the set to look like a crime scene. Considering that in 12 years time Rothko’s studio would be the site of his suicide, it is an arresting glimpse of the future. The image of Rothko kneeling downstage center sears as his hands and wrists drip red pain. Add to it Ken’s discovery and momentary confusion, and it's literally heart-stopping.

But the drama comes together with the two actors’ flesh pulsating blood onstage.

Frustration builds as Rothko discovers Ken “hasn’t read anything!” and it hits close to home. I heard much of my own voice in him as he attempted to inspire, cajole, and shame Ken into discovering books and ideas that are the underpinning of thought in Western civilization. Rothko tells Ken he has no right to an opinion because he doesn’t know enough. It rings so true to my ears and heart. Perhaps that sounds egotistical, but it's poignant at a time when society embraces the lowest common dominator in everything. Mann laments this in his “I’m fine!” speech and shows Rothko’s desire for discernment and judgment.

It truly gratifies to see “Red” in a full theatre. It explores the questions society needs to continue to ask about art, life, work, and purpose. More so, it’s wonderful to see all the elements come together—text, direction, acting, design—to create something worthwhile.

DETAILS: Red ★★ ★ ★ ★

Red Barn Studio, 122 S. 3rd St. July 10th-13th, 17th-20th, 24th-26th Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Tickets: $25 www.thalian.org

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halian Association continues its newly revived second-stage summer season at the Red Barn Theatre The Riverfront Farmers’ Market is with John Logan’s “Red.” The Tony and a curbside market featuring local Drama Desk award-winning play explores farmers, producers, artists & crafters. the eternal question of what art is or is not through an exploration of Mark Rothko.

Duality is central to the questions explored in this show. To that end, playwright Saturday, April 5th John Logan has two characters: a fictional 8a.m. to 1p.m. art student named Ken (Patrick Basquill) Runs through November 22nd and his employer, famed visual artist Mark Rothko (Robb Mann). The action is conOPEN RAIN OR SHINE!! fined specifically to 1958 and '59 when Rothko was working on his controversial Four Season's installation and to some extent offers an answer to why he never fulfilled the commission. Ken is hired to help stretch and prime canvases and wait upon Rothko’s needs (food, cigarettes, etc.).

Together they act out the classic story of the student and teacher with the student • Fruits • Meats eventually killing the teacher.

• Vegetables • Seafood Rothko’s mental instability is touched • Plants • Honey upon in the show but not telegraphed con• Herbs • Baked goods stantly. In his lifetime, he never gave a le• Flowers • Pickles gitimate reason for backing out of the Four • Eggs • Jams & Jelly Season’s commission. The possibility that • Cheeses • Art & Crafts Ken is a creation of his own mind is lightly offered but not hammered home; the realN. Water St. between Market & ity of creation underpins everything about this character. Logan’s script beautifully Princess at Riverfront Park. flickers near many elements of Rothko’s coming life, including his eventual suicide and his final work, The Rothko Chapel in Texas. This is a tremendous undertaking JULY 12 for two actors to explore onstage.

MR. MARK & THE BROCCOLI BROTHERS CIRCUS Portraying real people is difficult because the audience has specific expecAUGUST 16 tations based on their knowledge of the GRACE ADELL person from films, TV and books. Though Rothko was famous, the public perception of him is not as specific as it would be with someone like Elvis, Princess Diana or Bob Dylan. To that end, Mann has Rothko’s hair, glasses and stoop, but is not confined by these elements; rather, For more information call he’s buoyed up by them.

538-6223 or visit When we meet him, all walls are up. The force of personality aims to impress Ken www.wilmingtondowntown.com and keep him in his place. It’s just a defense mechanism as Mann demonstrates so nonchalantly, “You can do better than that,” later in the show, as Ken inevitably blows up. Mann has a controlled approach to the madness boiling inside Rothko.

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how he knows a painting is finished, he answers in the most matter of fact tones: “When every brushstroke is filled with tragedy.” The script manages to pack a tremendous amount of information into a short period as a result of the structure, and revelations come fairly obvious and are well-used.

What makes it sizzle and crackle with life is Mann and Basquill’s choice not to fall into obvious traps. The entire script easily could be performed at top volume with the two of them shouting at each other for 90 minutes. They rarely raise their voices—Ken only once and Rothko, though he speaks with passion and emphasis, is not actually shouting. Rather, he’s trying to release and formulate the power that propels him.

Basquill as Ken is an inspired choice, both artistically and realistically. The prolific local actor has starred in musical and non-singing shows playing principal characters. His face is far from new to Wilmington audiences, but this is the first time I have seen him in a role of this magnitude. For the role to encompass coming into your own as an artist, is especially appropriate. One of Basquill’s standard offstage communication techniques is to flash a disarming smile, get a laugh, and swing things his way or diffuse an uncomfortable situation. His lack of humor in “Red” surprises and strongly indicates his commitment to the role. He captures the experience of working with Rothko as he discovers the legend is a vulnerable, fallible and scared human being. Perhaps that's what makes Basquill's work particularly compelling. His evenness creates a mirror for Rothko, and the audience to see him more clearly.

If a show about visual art is not visually stimulating, something has gone drastically amiss. Light, especially, absorbed Rothko’s mind for much of his life. The arguments about light in the Rothko Chapel caused one architect to quit. Logan’s script makes mention repeatedly of light: its uses and burdens. Lighting designer Dallas LaFon takes on the tremendous challenge to depict it without overwhelming the performers and audience. He paints his way through “Red” with light, shade and color. More than many other productions, the lighting must actively enhance the action and not distract from it.

LaFon runs with the task. Straw, yellow, gold, and of course red dominate his palette, as other shades work more subtly on audience consciousness.

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‘On the Town’ beckons a night of big-city fun By: Shea Carver

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n 1944 Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s “On the Town” debuted on Broadway. It was inspired by The Jerome Robbins Ballet hit “Fancy Free” in 1944, with music by Leonard Bernstein (Bernstein scored the Broadway show, too). Some 70 years later, “On the Town” still manages to entertain in its culmination of large song-and-dance numbers, despite a somewhat lackluster plot.

The show follows three sailors who land in Brooklyn’s Navy Yard to experience the Big Apple for the first time before shipping off to World War II. Upon their first subway ride, they discover a blonde beauty on a car’s billboard ad. Ms. Turnstiles— a.k.a. Ivy Smith—is the New York transit system’s lady of the month, so to speak, a woman who is well-rounded in arts, sports and society, single, and rides the subway on the reg. One of the sailors, Gabey, finds love at first sight in the ad, and sets out with his pals, Ozzie and Chip, in a search for Ivy. He wants his sudden lady love to make his only 24 hours in the city a memorable one. Along the way, they run into a hodgepodge of characters that turns their 24hour manhunt into a raucous good time.

Opera House Theatre Company is producing “On the Town” for the first time in their 29th year of bringing live theatre to Wilmington. Director Judy Greenhut—who oversaw the 50th year European tour of the show in the ‘90s— is a master at choreography. It shows in this local rendition, too. Ballet dancers make up a great deal of the ensemble and add an interesting turn of interpretations to the musical. They produce quieter, softer moments. Other jovial dances do nothing but impress, including the “New York, New York” number from scene one, which lets audiences know they’re in for something a little more than a few kick-ballchains at the onset of the show.

Much like the dancing, the mastermind leading the hailed Bernstein score makes ”On the Town” all the more enjoyable. In this case, Lorene Walsh and her orchestra manage to pivot the overall feel without a hitch, from delicate heart-rending scores (“Lonely Town”) to kaleidoscopic, experimental forays, as heard in the dream scene in Act II. A few of the scenes depend completely on music and dance to carry them, without dialogue. I adore these moments because they allow the audience to hear the nuances of the horns, brass, perscussion, and keys while taking in a performer’s physicality to new heights.

Of course, if it weren’t for the actors ensuring the plot’s forward movement, there would be no show. While our protagonist Gabey carries the

the CAST: Opera House Theatre Company (OHTC) chooses a stellar cast in their debut of ‘On the Town.’ Photo courtesy of OHTC

main thread of the loose story, the real enjoyment comes from his friends and new acquaintances, all of whom make the comedy engaging.

Of the cast, Adam Poole as Ozzie and Kendra Goehring-Garrett as Claire rise above and beyond expectations. Point blank: They have lustful chemistry perfectly needed to pull off their roles. Goehring-Garrett’s sexpot anthropologist is a hoot from beginning to end—and her operatic vocals nearly shatter Thalian’s chandelier, Alice, with every perfect pitch. Poole’s folksy charm and bumbling at-ease suave showcase a superb balance of nuance-filled acting. This character could be over-the-top, but he’s not.

Their scene in the Museum of Natural History (“Carried Away”) not only rings most memorable and timelessly humorous (remember, this show was written in the ‘40s, so today’s punchlines can be much more raunchy), but the set-design of the scene impresses.

Terry Collins of Scenic Asylum brings to life New York magically in “On the Town.” Bravo to one of the best set-designs—dressings and props included—I’ve seen this year. More so, the lighting, done by Dallas LaFon, gets its due, too, especially in the cab-driver scene from Act I, “Come Up to My Place.”

Grounded by Heather Setzler as Hildy and James Ellison as Chip, the two wax and wane in connectivity during the scene (which happens to be the favorite of an 11-year-old whom I took as my date). The overzealous, newly fired cab driver tries to make the moves on a very green sailor who, well, let’s just say, really hasn’t had much luck in the girl department. Setzler wins for most laughs in this show; she’s snarky without being irritable. Ellison matches her charisma.

He’s downright lovable as a bit of a nerd, yet refrains from being a snoozefest.

Jason Aycock as Gabey embellishes an “aw shucks” allurement perfect for a guy from the cornfields of Iowa. Aycock’s lifelong practice as

a dancer (i.e. clogger) takes center stage in the show, too; his pacing and timing never miss a beat (something most needed to fulfill Gene Kelly’s debut role in the 1949 film version). Yet, Aycock’s character often gets overshadowed by the onstage action of the bigtalkers in the show. The only other downfall comes in his rapport with Brooklynne Williamson who plays Ivy. There’s no zing between them, which is most needed since it’s the driving plot point. However, Aycock, Poole, and Ellison share a believable young brood excitement as brothers at sea sharing life’s firsts.

Secondary humor runs aplenty in “On the Town” thanks to thespians like Michelle Reiff as a drunkenly Madame Dilly (think Carol Burnnett in “Annie”) and Rachael Moser as a sneezy, coughy Lucy (her cold gives her the best cartoon voice on the face of the planet). Christo-

pher Rickert as Judge Pitkin showcases uptight dressed as easy-going to a tee, while Robin Dale Robertson as one of many nightclub MCs really amps up the frenzy in a few scenes.

All in all, Opera House gets two thumbs up for providing a night of engaging entertainment.

Seeing it live certainly beats sitting at home watching its Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra rendition on Netflix. To iterate artistic director Lou Criscuolo’s note at the beginning of the “On the Town” program: It takes audience participation to get the full effect of everything live theatre has to offer. So, the real questions is: What are you waiting for?

DETAILS: On the Town ★★ ★ ★ ★ July 11th-13, 18th-20th Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: $29 • www.thalianhall.com

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Locally written ‘Forget About It’ moves from UNCW to Browncoat for second run By: Shea Carver

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erception is everything in life. It can maneuver a great deal of one’s happiness and sadness, successes and failures, freedoms and hindrances. In local playwright Z.F. Mims’ script, “Forget About It,” Molly, Nate, Linda, and Alice all are trying to fit the puzzle pieces back together for Daniel, the play’s protagonist. He’s suffering a bout of amnesia, and though he strives to remember the past seven months of his life, his friends begin to question if it’s best for him to recollect being bogged down by depression and life-stunting pessimism. This new Daniel seems better off.

“As the play goes on, [audiences] may start to see some characters differently,” director Nick Reed reveals. “Things may come to light that change how [they] perceive the story.”

Playwright Mims constructed the script one winter break during his junior year at UNCW. Though not rooted in real-life, the dialogue most certainly finds itself replicating conversations Zims had with others.

AND SCENE: Lily Nicole and Josh Bailey study a scene as Molly and Daniel during “Forget About It” rehearsals. Courtesy Liz Bernardo

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“It’s not exactly based on true events, it’s more based on how I perceived them,” he clarifies. “Several moments in the play are exactly the opposite of their real-world counterparts. It’s an examination of what things would have been like if this had gone differently or if that were under different circumstances.”

Zims finished the first draft in a week. When he passed it around for feedback, it was a mixed bag the first time. Toward the end of the school year, Zims picked it up again and passed it around for more feedback.

Positive reception led him to tweak it, and he finished “Forget About It” last December. In April 2014, UNCW’s Stage Co. presented it as the final show of the year. “Between the last show and this one, only small tweaks have been made,” Zims admits. “I tightened up the dialogue in a couple of places.”

Reed directed the inaugural production, which was held in the Wrightsville Beach Room in UNCW’s Fisher Student Center. Setdressing remained scarce in the conferenceroom setting.

“We wanted the show to be bigger than what we were capable in the first run,” Reed says. “We previously had to use a minimal amount of furniture and makeshift lighting. The set is larger, better decorated and better lit.

The show bounces back and forth between two locations, an apartment and a café, and thanks to the Browncoat’s space, we are able to create two separate and unique locations.”

As well, Reed has recast the performance with his assistant director, Kristen Auten.

They updated the characters by casting Josh Bailey as Daniel, Lily Nicole as Molly, Matt Carter as Nate, Mickey Johnson as Linda, and Laura Baucom as Alice. “We try to introduce new concepts, ideas, and gags to help bring out their characters and make them lifelike, unique and interesting to watch,” Reed says. The directors want to put viewers in Daniel’s shoes, so to speak, and watch as a psychiatrist, roommate, hipster, and social butterfly attempt to reconstruct his life. In the throes of it all, audiences will be lost, confused and wondering about the best solution and outcome for Daniel.

“All of his friends consider him to be damaged at the start of the play,” Reed notes.

“However, slowly they start to question what would actually be best for Daniel.”

Reed’s love of the script stems from the supporting cast of characters, actually. He has found depth in the five people he says

he actually wish he knew in real life. “Daniel’s best friend, Nate, is a truly great friend and a great character,” Reed says. “I have the tremendous pleasure of seeing three characters being played by different actors in a fairly short amount of time. So it has been amazing to see the different takes on them. However, it is even more amazing to see what choices are stable for both of the shows—it really shows a level of talent in my actors and the incredible playwright.”

Zims admits shedding a tear after watching his words come to life in April. “Forget About It” is his first full-length play fully produced.

Aside from a few one-acts in high-school. the music ed major (theatre minor) is a newbie to the local writing scene.

“While there is definitely a certain satisfaction to having completed a script, it’s nothing like seeing it done live,” Zims says. “The first time I attended a rehearsal of the previous production and heard the actors saying the things I had written, there was this feeling of, ‘There they are. They’re real people.’ I imagine it’s kind of what being a parent feels like.”

Zims has immersed himself into the local scene full-heartedly, having acted in UNCW shows, like “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Private Fears in Public Places,” as well as community projects, including “Comedy of Errors” and “Dog Sees God.” His next project will be penning something for Up All Night Theatre Company—a 1930’s radio theatre script—as well as submitting to City Stage Co.’s Fringe contest. Until then, folks can see the second run of his dark, comedic drama unfold at Browncoat Pub and Theatre, starting this weekend.

DETAILS Forget About It July 10th-13th and 17ht-20th, 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees, 5 p.m.

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Keeping Film Alive:

Newly planned Wilmington Film Museum aims to celebrate the Port City’s legacy By: Christian Podgaysky

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ilmington has long been termed “Hollywood East.” Aside from the beautiful locations, which boast a mix of urban sprawl and nature, the locals can thank the homegrown crew for bringing countless productions to the Port City. Walking by Delphinas Dos downtown means it's not uncommon to hear, “That’s the restaurant that Dawson’s parents owned!” But Wilmington was cultivating a reputable film industry long before “Dawson’s Creek” aired.

Cape Fear Independent Film Network (CFIFN) president Rich Gehron, his wife and education director for CFIFN, Kathleen Gehron, and special effects veteran Jeff Goodwin aim to showcase long-standing industry success with a new Wilmington Film Museum.

They will hold an open-to-the-public meeting Friday, July 11th; Rich will give a brief overview of the venture’s plans for the next two years and seek community support and input.

“We would love to find some individuals willing to volunteer or even head committees,”

Rich states. “ Bringing this into existence is going to be true group effort.”

The project has already acquired community support through the Downtown Business Alliance and the New Hanover County Public Library. Currently, they are talking to UNCW’s Film Studies Department, Cameron School of Business, EUE/Screen Gems, and Cape Fear Museum. The visionaries have even extended their efforts beyond the Cape Fear area and seek support from the UNCG Graduate Public History Department and the NC State History Museum.

“We want to include as many programs and groups as possible in the development, so nothing gets left out,” Kathleen comments. “[We] will continue to reach out to the schools, groups and businesses that help create and support our thriving film industry.”

Rich's idea for a museum took off in 2010 with the sale of Orton Plantation.“I was actually producing a local gardening show with Dr. Bruce Williams at that time and Orton Plantation was a frequent shooting location for us,” he tells. “Since 1983 Orton had been home to so many productions and with the signing

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of a pen, it went from ‘current’ film location to ‘past’ film location.”

Dino De Laurentiis and Frank Capra Jr. discovered the plantation while location scouting for “Firestarter.” Their work in Wilmington led to the creation of a studio complex associated with De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG). The operation churned out a host of productions before going bankrupt in 1988.

The building is now owned by EUE/Screen Gems; however, Rich maintains the ‘80s set the stage for the burgeoning film scene now found in the area.

He was also inspired by the 15th anniversary of his short film, “Murder in My Shorts.”

“Short films tend to fly way under the radar, but many of the people I worked with on that short went on to great success and have been a part of incredible projects,” he explains.

“They all connect back to that short film, 15 years ago. It’s my history, for sure, but it is also a part of the local film community’s history.”

A prolific film editor, Rich notes the job entails a level of archiving. It goes hand-inhand with the museum's needs. “You have to organize and archive not only finished works, but all of the individual’s assets that went into creating that work,” he says. His work has culminated in a deep knowledge of Wilmington’s cinematic history.

Early museum incarnations will yield a temporary exhibit next year. They plan to utilize already existing gallery space downtown and hope it will aid them in generating support for the actual museum. Current business models aim for free admission, and the nonprofit will be completely volunteer-operated. They want the museum will feature screenings, props and photos. “The star of the show will be Mr. Ear, the ear from ‘Blue Velvet’ that I made almost 30 years ago,” Goodwin quips.

Several other offers have been made, though it’s to early to confirm any displays. It also will expound upon the industry’s employment of Wilmington’s diversified landscape.

The makers plan to house an interactive digital timeline, which comes as a personal project for Kathleen. Highlighting the evolution of local films and filmmakers, she intends to make it an open-source project by allow cast and crew to contribute to the timeline by uploading files, links and photos.

“Leveraging smartphone and tablet technology, we want to utilize QR codes, snaptags or augmented reality apps to allow visitors to further explore different parts of the exhibit that a traditional space would not allow,” she describes.

Their efforts come at a time of uncertainty for the local film industry, which makes pre-

serving its history all the more poignant. Gov. Pat McCrory long has been associated with underhanded attempts to undermine the thriving scene. Recently, in a maneuver coated with political agenda, NC house speaker Thom Tillis thwarted attempts to reach a compromise in the ongoing film incentives debate. Film industry supporters agreed to lower the tax credit from 25 percent to 22 percent, cap payouts at $15 million each year and extend the incentives into 2017. Those behind the film industry were told the measure would pass; however, Tillis went back on his word and pressured other state Republicans to stand against it.

Countless phone calls and emails have poured into the offices of those threatening the incentives, which are vital to attracting productions to the area. Hollywood legend Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man”) even expressed his support by snapping a photo while wearing a North Carolina T-shirt (bought from downtown Wilmington's very own Edge of Urge). The film incentives’ fate remains up in the air as debates continue as to whether to simply use grants—a program that would cripple North Carolina’s ability to compete with other states—or extend the credits for another year before making a permanent decision.

The debate will have no immediate effect on museum plans, but its future will certainly be impacted if incentives aren’t renewed. “If the industry does take a big hit, it will affect what we can exhibit past 2014 in the timeline,” Rich laments. “Fewer productions equals fewer choices for future exhibits.”

The film enthusiasts’ celebration of the local industry ideally will shed light on its importance, and remind studios, weary of the government’s recent attacks, just why the area is so special. “I hope it serves as an inspiration for producers to keep bringing projects here and independent filmmakers to keep creating,” Gehron says. “[I hope it will] let everyone working in the industry know their work is appreciated far beyond the brief life it has on the silver screen.”

DETAILS: Wilmington Film Museum Involvement Meeting Friday, July 11th, 6 p.m.

Giant Cafe, 1200 N. 23rd St. Open to the public www.cfifn.org/wilmington-film-museum

Transforming the American Dream:

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Michael Bay gets philosophical with ‘Age of Extinction’ By: Anghus

M

ichael Bay is the personification of a piñata: a bright, garish, candy-filled monstrosity which people take too much pleasure batting after. Critics might talk about how bad his success is for filmmaking, but they’re pleased as punch when his latest sensory overload hits the big screen so they can take another swing. Yet, with the fourth “Transformers,” he’s slyly delivered something deep and meaningful under the guise of a summer blockbuster.

Mark Wahlberg’s Cade Yaeger is a down-onhis-luck, would-be inventor who is trying to avoid being foreclosed on while finding a way to put his ridiculously hot daughter through college. Apparently, in spite of being dead broke, she can’t get financial aid. While on a salvage trip, he finds a busted-up tractor-trailer rig and brings it back to his lab.

It turns out there’s more than meets the eye to the vehicle; he discovers it’s the head of the Autobots, Optimus Prime. Things aren’t as rosy as they used to be for our favorite alien shape-shifting robots.

After they leveled Chicago in the third movie, the Transformers are now on the Most Wanted list.

The American government has gotten particularly agro about their presence, so they implement a secret agency to hunt them. In essence, they make their own government-sanctioned copy-cat Autobots and Decepticons.

I think Michael Bay is referencing the war on terror and the increasing escalation of arms that fueled the Cold War. In fact, it all seems to be a well-constructed metaphor for America’s fading presence in the world’s cultural landscape. The Autobots are cars and trucks which represent our auto industry; like our heroes, it has seen better days. They’re being replaced by better, more efficient models. The Decepticons always transform into planes, war machines and weapons; they represent the military industrial complex that has been a great beneficiary of our wars.

Shia LaBeouf’s directionless slacker, which represents shiftless millennials, has been replaced with a well-intentioned Yaeger, a Texan who thinks one big idea will eventually make him a fortune.

His attitude is atypically American. Even though he’s deeply in debt (a symptom many Americans face) and a single parent (another American malady), he still doesn’t seek out regular employment and believes he can will himself out of his current predicament. He spends the first act of the film looking for anything of value in an old movie theater, which seemingly represents the dreams of our society. The movie theater is where we go to escape our troubles and believe in a world beyond the mediocrity of our day-to-day lives. Inside he finds a remnant of that dream in the form of an old truck—Optimus Prime, the one thing he needs to solve his woes.

Writer Ehren Kruger has carefully crafted the role of Yaeger’s daughter, who’s on the precipice

PRIMED FOR RETIREMENT: Optimus Prime represents an old John Wayne hero mentality of America’s bygone. Courtesy photo.

of adulthood. She struggles with the temptations of youth while pining for a more exciting life in college. She wants to be smart and challenge conventions, but it’s easier for her to wear high heels and shorts that leave little to the imagination.

She’s the product of a single-parent home, not by choice but by tragedy. Her eventual transformation from eye candy to hero presents us with a strong heroine who can hold her own in a maledominated society.

Kelsey Grammer’s Harold Attinger character represents both the fear and the vigilism America has faced since the second plane hit the World Trade Center in 2001. Signage dots the landscape, and tells citizens to report Transformer activity and not to forget the terrible tragedy of Chicago. The paper-thin metaphor presents the easiest entry point for a deeper level of intelligence in a movie that hides its intentions with sensory overload action. Grammer does a great job of playing the heel, still believing that every evil action is justified because of some greater good that doesn’t exist. It’s an ideology most conservatives cling to in order to sleep soundly. Innocents can die, freedoms can be subverted, and deals can be made with enemies in order to ensure victory.

No act is too reprehensible if it means protecting the status quo.

It’s no surprise Attinger and his Cemetery Wind Black Ops group teams up with a transformer who morphs into a gun. It’s the second most obvious metaphor in the movie. The Transformer Lockdown is a walking, talking representation of the Second Amendment. Our right to bear arms has an action figure! He wants to punish Optimus Prime for his beliefs. It’s no surprise that in the final battle of the movie, Optimus abandons his gun for a sword while fighting Lockdown, giving us a literal battle for the soul of America. Optimus Prime has always been a walking, talking, transforming representation of American pride.

The selfless hero will do whatever it takes to de-

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feat evil; he’s a relic from a bygone era. Like the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy, Optimus Prime understands the value of sacrifice.

The Optimus Prime featured in “Age of Extinction” is different. He’s bruised, beaten, and mirrors our own current sense of diminishing American pride. He’s a rusted-out tin-man that has been left for scrap. By the end, he realizes his era is over. The John Wayne routine is tired, and every effort he’s made to save the people of his adopted world ends in conflict. Our country is now at the mercy of an unchecked government, obsessed with violating civil liberties and creating a military that will churn out efficient killing machines to keep anyone who interferes with our interests in check. The purity of the American Dream has been corrupted beyond recognition.

There’s so many other little jokes at play here.

Stanley Tucci’s technology guru CEO feels like the bastard love child of Howard Hughes and Steve Jobs—the ultimate culmination of big business and big ideas. There are the Dino-bots that have to be recruited and tamed in order to help save the day. Do they represent our pent-up rage of American citizens watching their country being taken away? Or old values of America’s founding fathers? There’s so much subtext to dissect.

There’s an added level of humor when realizing the Transformers movies have been staples of July 4th celebrations. Michael Bay delivers a movie about the death of America the week before celebrating its birth. Under the guise of a very long, very action packed movie, his subversive messages make “Transformers: Age of Extinction” the most surprising and intelligent movie of the year.

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

7/7-9: Don’t miss the 2013 film “Belle,” which tells the story of an illegitimate mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Portrayed by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Dido Elizabeth Belle is raised by her aristocratic great uncle (Tom Wilkinson). The film explores the privilege afforded by her lineage, and the strife she endures due to her skin color. Belle eventually falls in love with an idealistic lawyer, John Davinier (Sam Reid), who hopes to enact change.

The UK drama is directed by Amma Asante. (PG, 1 hr. 45 min.)

DETAILS

Transformers: Age of Extinction ★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Peltz Directed by Michael Bay • Rated PG-13

7/14-16: Many are heralding “Chef” as the most delicious comedy of 2014!

Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman). He is left to figure out what’s next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara), his friend (John Leguizamo) and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen. (R, 1 hr. 54 min.)

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Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide

Hibachi To Go

Ogden Location: 6932 Market St. (910) 791-7800

Hampstead Location: 15248 Highway 17 N. (910) 270-9200

American BLUEWATER

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

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

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

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

Blue surf cafÉ

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

the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

The dixie grill

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST and LUNCH:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few.

Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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

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

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

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

HENRY’S

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

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

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

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

Elijah’s

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

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

Holiday Inn Resort

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

Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231.

1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

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

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

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

K’s Cafe

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington.They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy!

They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts.

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

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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

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

Ogden Tap room

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11:00amMidnight, Fri & Sat 11:00am-1:00 am, Sunday Noon - Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8:00-10:00 ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com

the trolly stop

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

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

Southport (910) 457-7017

Blue Asia serves a wide range of Asian and Pacific Rim cuisines, in Chinese, Japanese and Thai, prepared by experienced chefs. By offering only the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables, chefs prepare classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as hibachi tempura dishes, and favorites like Pad Thai or chicken and broccoli. A large selection of appetizers, such as dumplings and spring rolls, along with homemade soups and salads, make Blue Asia a fusion experience, sating all palates. Folks dine in an upscale ambiance, transporting them to far-away metropolises. We always serve a full menu, and we specialize in the original all-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young professionals and seasoned diners alike. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52.

910-799-0002.www.blueasiabistro.info ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Wed, 11am-10pm; Thurs-Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: All-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95).

■ WEBSITE: www.blueasia.info

big thai ii

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with

pine valley market

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

We carry all sports packages for DirecTV!

NOW OPEN AT 1 1 am on sundays!

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

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Shrimp n’ grits Downtown, 109 Market St. • 910-833-8622 Carolina Beach, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd. • 910-458-7380

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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!

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

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

YoSake Downtown Sushi lounge

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.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch.

Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

THAI SPICE

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

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

SZECHUAN 132

Indian

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including

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.

tandoori Bites

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mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

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

Irish THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies.

We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends.

Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910-763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Open at 6 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

Italian EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us at 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and

Kerr Avenue).

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

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

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations 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 highestquality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

siena trattoria

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

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

($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

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

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

Latin American SAN JUAN CAFE

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

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

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

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

Organic LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry.

Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

Seafood 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

The Pilot House

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newlyrenovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services.

Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

FISH BITES

Home of the freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank. Try one of our signature entrees like Fish Bites Tuna Filet, Stuffed Flounder or The Fishermans Stew. We have unique appetizers like Oyster Bombs, Shrimp Bombs, or Grouper Cheeks(who knew Groupers had cheeks!!). Have your Fresh Catch prepared to your delight, pan seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or fried.

We will accomodate any taste. The Daily Special Board features creative dishes that highlight our Chef’s creative culinary skills. We make a fantastic steamer platter with Crab Legs, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and Mussels. The possibilities are endless. We have the largest selection of seafood in the area. Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal, we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted!

6132-11 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 791-1117 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: The freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank!

■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.com

Shuckin' shack

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

Southern CASEY’S BUFFET

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

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

Sports Bar CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for 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.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

hell's kitchen

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

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

Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

vegetarian/Vegan

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

“Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

SEALEVEL RESTAURANT

Having opened in early spring 2013, Sealevel and Chef Nikki Spears celebrate their one-year anniversary serving all of your plant-diet needs. Spears runs a kitchen where she can cook what she eats: well-executed, simple, snacky, and sandwichy, seasonally changing meals. From a nearly guilt-free American veggie cheeseburger, to fresh sushi, fish and shrimp “burgers,” falafel, fish tacos and avocado melt pitas, Spears caters to the needs of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. Spears serves as much organic (grains, beans, carrots, kale, berries; soy products) and local food as possible (seafood, tomatoes, kale, cabbage, fruits, non-GMO corn). She also focuses on Med Leb-style and CalMex-style and Cal-Japanesestyle foods. Stop by and try one of her new organic and hand-selected whole-fruit smoothies, as well as vegan and gluten-free desserts like Key Lime Pie, Mocha-Vanilla Frozen Pie, and cookies. Daily, she creates sushi rolls uniqie to Sealevel Restaurant, and serves tons of specials such as her Brown Rice Tortilla with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and more, or vegan nachos made with organic kale and tempeh black-bean chili. Drop by daily for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., or for dinner, Thurs. - Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.

1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactoseintolerant and seafood-friendly fare!

■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

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Saigon Bistro makes an excellent addition to downtown's dining scene By: Rosa Bianca

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s I walked through the tunnelish hallway to Saigon Bistro—flanked on either side by shops displaying the works of local artisans—I marveled at the new space. Located off Front Street in downtown Wilmington, it housed previous occupants like the boisterous Rum Runners, the late unlamented Smoke and of course Marrakesh (more famous for its owner absconding in the wee hours of the morning with money which more rightly belonged to his staff and vendors). Now, the smaller dining room bears the imprimatur of previous tenants. The look is somewhat more elegant, but looks aren’t everything. Most importantly, Saigon Bistro offers a superior dining experience to any of its predecessors. It should outlast all of them combined by a lot of years.

I saddled up to the bar and ordered crab fried rice upon my first visit. I admit to being a touch disappointed by the imitation meat on the plate. I don’t have any bias against imitation crab; I rather like it, in fact. I also like to

know what I’m getting, and I expected crab.

The first bite pleased enough, but it was missing something. As if he could read my thoughts, my waiter asked if I’d like to see the spice rack. Moments later he emerged from the kitchen with five spicy sauces, and a detailed explanation of each one’s ingredients and relative spiciness. I opted for a garlic sauce, applied it gingerly, and took a second bite. Garlic made the dish pop. The rich, eggy rice came to life, coupled with the briny kani, and mixed with the pungent garlic and oil. The still-crisp stir-fried onions gave an additional sweetness and lovely texture. The fried rice tasted good on its own, but the hint of garlic added tableside made it one for the ages.

During a return trip to Saigon Bistro, I was wiser. I placed an order for Vietnamese pancakes, Mongolian beef and the spice rack. I was eager to try the Thai chili sauce, and I always welcome Sriracha. The Vietnamese pancakes were a messy delight—a combination of rice flour, bean sprouts, onion, scallions, carrots, basil, shrimp, jícama, and cilantro. Though meant to be wrapped by slices of romaine lettuce and drizzled with a

Full-flavored yet bAlanced: The Mongolian beef boasts a burst of taste, complete with onions and peppers. Jasmine rice complements the dish. Photo by Holland Dotts

mild fish sauce, anyone who has gone carbfree and eaten this entrée knows it isn’t the easiest taco shell to manage. Still, it’s worth ordering. The shrimp in particular had excellent flavor and the textural distinctions, from the soft pancake, to the crisp vegetables, to the firm romaine.

The Mongolian beef—long a favorite of mine—was full-flavored, yet balanced by subtlety. Though the menu boasts jalapeño, I found it not at all spicy (at least not ‘til I got a little Thai chili sauce in the mix). Rather, the beef came elegantly prepared in a brown sauce with onions and peppers. Though diners are given an option, my waiter recommended the jasmine rice on the side and he was dead-on.

The subtle hints of the Thai-fragrant rice made a nice counterpoint to the heady brown sauce.

I made one final visit—hoping for a quick bite at an off-hour before making an appointment.

I settled in for the five-spice tenderloin with Asian mushrooms. (Five spices often contain star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds.) I was greeted quickly with a salad of fresh field greens and a ginger-peanut dressing. Fresh lettuce always will be the unsung hero of many a great salad; quite a bit of care went into selecting these greens. The nutty dressing, with just a touch of spicy ginger, is a million dollar idea if anyone wants to put it in a bottle. Just one quibble: As the waittress took my plate, she asked me to keep my fork. Saigon Bistro is just too good

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a restaurant not to offer a salad fork. During three visits, it really is my only complaint: In a dining room with only five patrons, myself included, my rare filet mignon took just over half an hour to arrive. I’ve praised the care the chef had taken with other dishes, but that’s a touch extreme.

My hurry notwithstanding, the tenderloin remained worth the wait. Several breeds of earthy mushrooms brought out the flavor of the fork-cut tender filet. And the smashed sweet potato was unlike any other I’ve ever tried. It’s consistency is reminiscent of stoneground grits, Desserts are heavily French-influenced, and I couldn’t pass up the chocolate trilogy.

A napoleon of white, milk and dark chocolate mousses added perfect texture and consistency. The trilogy worked beautifully on the tongue. No one style of chocolate overpowered another.

The Saigon Bistro is an excellent eatery in a very crowded downtown field. But if my first few trips are any indication, it will soon be known amongst the best options in the neighborhood. I plan to work my way through most of the menu. I doubt I’ll be the only one.

DETAILS

Saigon Bistro 21 N Front Street • 910-769-2628 Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm Sun., 11am-9pm

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Home of the $300 Buzzarita!

All Day, Every day!

upcoming events: Wednesday: Trivia with Sherri "So Very" Crawford at 7pm LIVE MUSIC Every Thursday and Saturday Night!

Sundays: $3 Mimosas

Monda y11:00am Thursday Friday - 12:00am S 11:00am aturday -2:00a m Sun 11:00am day -12:00 am

Serving up Seafood, Steaks, Sandwiches, and so much more! Buzz’s Roost has a beautiful outdoor patio, friendly staff, and always the best drink specials in town. Don’t forget to check out your favorite sporting event or team on one of our 17 TV’s.

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alking to Orlando Jones is like getting a free stand-up show. No matter what topic—a pop-culture figure, a world event or a day-to-day occurrence—the Hollywood veteran will have anyone listening and in stitches as he seamlessly meanders through spot-on commentary and impersonations.

The “Sleepy Hollow” star will play a set, alongside Alex Scott and local comedian Reid Clark, at TheatreNOW this Saturday, July 12th. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the venue’s nonprofit, Theatre Network of Wilmington, Inc., which aims to provide an outlet for children and locals interested in theatre.

“I’m excited to [perform] in a place like this, where it has a connection to the community,” Jones states. “There’s a chari-

table component. For me that’s important as an individual, because I see myself very much as one of the kids who did not have something like [TheatreNOW] at their disposal.”

Born in Mobile, Alabama, Jones’ youth comprised a sampler of the South—living in Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. “I was fairly quiet as a kid actually,” Jones tells. “I don’t think I became aware the entertainment business was a business until Gladys Robertson, my public speaking teacher in high school, said: ‘You should really [be a performer]!”

He attended College of Charleston, but soon dropped out, having landed a writing gig for a spinoff of “The Cosby Show” with Lisa Bonet's “A Different World.” He went on to write for a slew of TV shows, and helped launch Fox’s cable network,

Orlando Jones: ‘Sleepy Hollow’ star headlines stand-up comedy show at TheatreNOW By: Christian Podgaysky

Above: Writer, actor and comedian Orlando Jones. Photo by Elizabeth Reynolds

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FX. As well, Jones became one of the original cast members of Fox’s late-night sketch comedy show (derived from humor magazine MAD), “MADtv.” in 1995. Ultimately a storyteller, Jones is inspired by greats like Bill Cosby, Woody Allen and Richard Pryor, all of whom who worked on both sides of the camera. “Though writers don’t often admit it, they’re acting when they’re writing,” he says. “They’re acting out the way they think the character is going to behave.”

Aside from a plethora of film and TV acting credits, Jones has performed in stage productions like “Othello.” With the stage as the foundation of all entertainment, a liberation comes from live performance, according to Jones, and with little censorship.

“You pay [extra] for HBO to curse at you and show you titties,” he quips. In 2012 Jones embarked on his first stand-up appearance at the Miami Improv.

“People have always thought I was a stand-up comedian, and I’m like, ‘actually, no,’” Jones comments. “I’d written for a bunch of stand-ups; I just hadn’t gone to do it, because most of the stand-up comedians I knew were trying to get a job in the movies and television. I had that job already.”

Since his first stand-up experience, he’s squeezed in shows wherever he can; a difficult feat given the 90-hour work week a one-hour show like “Sleepy Hollow” requires. Despite the grueling labor, Jones wouldn’t have it any differently. He doesn’t

view it as work; it’s his passion. Getting along with the cast and crew, too, makes it all worth while. “[It’s] is extremely bizarre, because it doesn’t always happen that way,” he muses.

His work on “Sleepy Hollow,” as Captain Frank Irving, has brought him back to the South. “I enjoy being home, it’s not somewhere I thought I would end up living again,” he describes. “I live on location; I always have. I am that vagabond.”

Wilmington will definitely be a part of his upcoming act. “Everybody in [that] room lives here,” he says. “So it’ll be fun to talk about my experience.”

Jones doesn't write a static set of jokes.

He works off the audience and has an innate ability to gauge their reactions, which informs him on the trajectory of the show.

“You can’t go by some diehard script,” he says. “To me that’s the fun of communication: to figure out where your common interests lie and then explore those things. That’s what I enjoy about live ‘performancing’ and immediate reaction—and calling it live ‘performancing’…”

He writes everyday, so no two shows are alike. As well, he has those kismet moments where material develops onstage. His comedic banter knows no boundaries; he lampoons whatever pops to mind. Past topics have included the likes of Kim Kardashian.

“It’s fun to make fun of it: Somebody managed to take a girl from a sex tape and make

her into a star of a family show on E!” he describes. “Hell, if I’d known sleeping with black dudes paid that kind of money…”

He also discusses family life, as inspired by his wife and 4-year-old daughter who now reside in Wilmington. “[She’s the] best work my dick has ever done,” he jokes.

Comedians Scott and Clark will round out the show. Both comedians revel in dialogue driven comedy and take the mundane events of their life and flip it into comedy. Scott was born and raised in Washington, D.C. He moved to New York in order to pursue comedy, and even spent nights in Central Park while playing any gig he could land. He’s since found success and even won the 2003 Kings and Queens of Comedy contest.

Clark has performed local venues such as the Nutt Street Comedy Club. He distinguishes himself with his blue, dark humor and touches on subjects such as politics.

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Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market Mondays: 8am-1pm • Through Labor Day Located at Town Hall

DETAILS: Orlando Jones, Alex Scott and Reid Clark Saturday, July 12th, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • Tickets: $45 TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com

Concerts in the Park Wrightsville Beach Park

FREE - 6:30pm - 8pm Thursdays thru August 14 Coolers welcome. No alcohol allowed.

1/2 Price Sushi & Appetizers 5-7PM Every Day This Week AND 10PM-Midnight Fridays & Saturdays!

MONDAY: Mojito Monday - $6 Specialty Mojitos / Extra Hour of 5-7 Menu TUESDAY: Locals Night - 20% off Entrees All Night! / $5 Specialty Cocktails WEDNESDAY: 80's Night - 80's Prices on Select Menu Items / $2 PBR / $5 Glass Pour Wine THURSDAY: $1 Sake Shots / $5 Sapporos FRIDAY: $2 Off Any Sake Bottle / $3 Select Asian Imports SATURDAY: Sake Bomb Saturday - $5 Bombs SUNDAY: 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine / Buy One, Get One (up to $10)

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opment Corporation will be held onThursday, 8/14, 11:30 am at the Terraces at Sir Tyler. Boxed lunch.

Donations appreciated. Funds donated will assist us in fulfilling our mission to providedecent, affordable housing to low to moderate income people throughinnovative programs of housing and human development in southeasternNorth Carolina. 910-815-3826 or linda@amezhousing.org. www.amezhousing.org

events LOCK AND LOAD WILMINGTON 7/12, 10am-8pm: Battlefield at the Battleship! Lock and Load Wilmington! Battlefield Live Wilmington blasts into town. Prepare to “lock and load” for laser combat when Battlefield Live is featured at the park that borders the Battleship North Carolina. The event is planned to attract thrill-seekers, teens, and game enthusiasts as they will want to experience this new attraction for themselves. This is “Not your Daddy’s laser tag!” Inspired by popular video games such as Halo 2 and Counter Strike, Battlefield Live is a live combat simulation. Barricades draw players into a 3D combat adventure. The equipment uses a harmless infrared beam, like your TV remote, that tags sensors worn by players. Teens love the missions because all the “phasers” have red-dot scopes for fast target acquisition. Children must be

at least 7 years old to play, but adults of any age can and do participate. The oldest recorded player was 88. Battlefield Live Wilmington is a local, Wilmington organization that also serves private events like birthday parties, church and other group fundraisers, corporate team building, wedding rehearsal dinners and/or bachelor parties, etc. They are mobile – they can come to you! Admission: $8-$10. Battleship Park Wilmington, 1 Battleship Rd NE CLASSY CHASSIS CAR SHOW 7/12: Join us for the 10th Annual Classy-Chassis Car Show, an open show, welcoming cars, trucks and motorcycles of any year. In addition, there is an Arts & Crafts + Flea Market on the grounds. We’ll also have a collection of antique tractors. Come hungry for your favorite festival fare and enjoy eating at the picnic tables under the shade trees. A live broadcast with DJ Brian White of Sunny 104.5 FM will keep the music playing and the atmosphere lively! Admission:

Free. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N FRIDAY VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Variety of dates, variety of entertainment—bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Select Friday evenings (through 9/19). Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach SNEAKER JAM We are calling on sneaker shops and sneaker heads that are looking to sell, trade, and/or show off their killer collection of hard to find sneaks. On 7/20, 1-5pm, Coastal Kicks and Coast 97.3 will team up to bring the first ever sneaker convention to Wilmington NC. A percentage of tickets sales will be donated to Community Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington. Admission: $10. Carolina Club 1880, 27 North Front St Unit 200 NO PLACE LIKE HOME LUNCHEON 3rd Annual “There Is No Place Like Home” Luncheon sponsored bythe AMEZ Housing Community Devel-

charity/fundraisers SARUS FESTIVAL AND FUNRAISER 7/17, 5-7pm, at Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. Enjoy live art & music performances & film, hors d’oeuvres by Little Pond Caterers, beer and wine cash bar, silent/online auction, meet the artists! Be a part of this exciting and thought provoking branch of our arts community. Help us make the SARUS Festival an annual event and Wilmington a destination for rich exchange among artists, community and international guests. Support the area’s only festival for site-specific & experimental art, bringing professional original choreography, avantgarde art works and film to us here in Wilmington, NC. Tax deductible contribution: $50/person or $75/ couple. RSVP to albanelved@albanelved.com. Tickets also available at the door. $50-$75. Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

theatre/auditions ON THE TOWN See page 21.

RED See page 20.

FORGET ABOUT IT See page 22.

THE GENTLEMAN PIRATE Dinner musical written by Zach Hanner. Hear the salty tales and sea shanties of the gentleman pirate, Stede Bonnet, and his dealings with the pirate, Blackbeard, along the North Carolina Coast. The rum will flow and the galley will be serving its finest fare. Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets $38 adults. $24 for children and for limited number of Show Only seats.

Doors 6pm; 7pm.

KISS ME, KATE Wed. 7/30-Sun. 8/3, Fri. 8/8-Sun. 8/10. Fri. 8/15Sun. 8/17. Wed.-Sat. performances at 8pm. Sun., 3pm. Opera House Theatre Co. presents “Kiss Me, Kate,” winner of very first Tony for best musical in 1949. This raucous and riotously funny play-within-aplay features two divorced performers starring opposite one another in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Tensions mount and tempers flare as Fred and Lilli’s backstage battle spills out onto the stage. Lilli is ready to dump the show—and Fred— mid-performance to be the wife of a domineering U.S. Army general, but the show must go on, even if it’s at gunpoint! Tickets, $29, (910) 632-2285 or online at thalianhall.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

comedy JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Mon. of month will feature a stand-up comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar.9pm; $4.

NUTT HOUSE IMPROV TROUPE Nutt House Improv Troupe is here every Wednesday! 7pm, cover charge. www.reelcafe.net/index.

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php?page=Music Reel Cafe 100 S. Front St. (910) 251-1832 ORLANDO JONES STANDUP Presented by Anything but Weddings Pormotions and Events, actor Orlando Jones (“Sleep Hollow,” “Drumline”) will be doing standup comedy at TheatreNOW on July 12th for two shows, 7pm and 9:30pm. Opening will be Alex Scott, along with local comedian Reid Clark. Tickets are $45. TheatreNOW, corner of 10th and Dock. Admission: $45. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street

July. Bands set up on the Mayfaire Event Field located behind hh gregg and Ulta, and there is plenty of free parking. Kids love the three bounce houses, cotton candy and snow cones. Coolers welcome.

Free. www.southerntrouble.com or (910) 2565131. paigekon@mayfairetown.com

dance AZALEA COAST DANCE Join us Saturday 7/12 for an evening of social ballroom dance and a basic group dance lesson at the

DEAD CROW COMEDY Ongoing schedule: Mon, free movie night 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, The Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues and 8pm/10pm $10-$15; Sun, closed. 265 N. Front Street. www.deadcrowcomedy.com place in October, featuring the amazing

POSTER CONTEST

music/concerts

Jazz Festival takes sounds of the Robert Cray Band and Delbert McClinton. As well, the Pleasure Island Chamber is holding their annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Fest Poster Contest. Artists should submit a piece that represents all the festival celebrates, and the winning piece will be the official commeorative artwork on T-shirts and posters sold at the festival. The deadline to submit is September 8th. For more questions, feel free to contact the chamber at 910-458-8434 or e-mail greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

THE GAMBLER: KENNY ROGERS 7/18-26: Performer Tim Sells presents a show that provides smiles, crowd participation, and enjoyment for all ages, and honors the music and persona of “The Gambler,” Kenny Rogers. Tim has the look and sound of Kenny, and provides all the favorites that make Kenny Rogers the musical icon he has become. Ticket includes show and 3-course meal. Fri/Sat nights. Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm. Tickets $38 adults/$24 for children under 12. Beverages and food service gratuity not included.

BEHIND THE SCENES W/OPERA 7/19, 1pm: Spend the afternoon with Opera Wilmington learning about all facets of the upcoming production of “The Merry Widow”! Participants will have the opportunity to learn to waltz, sing the chorus parts from several of the show’s tunes, tour the set and costume shop, and interact with members of the cast and crew. Admission: Free. UNCW Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Drive JAZZ AT THE MANSION Bellamy Mansion hosts concerts from the Cape Fear Jazz Society. 6:30pm on the lawn; bring a picnic. $12 adm.; $10 members; children under 12 free. 7/10, Darryl Donnell Murrill; 8/14, Geno and Friends; 9/11, Liz Pina w/The Frog Project. 503 Market St. CAPE FEAR CHORALE SPRING CONCERT Cape Fear Chorale Presents, Handel’s ISRAEL IN EGYPT An oratorio for soloists,orchestra and double choir, Conducted by Jerry Cribbs Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 4:00pm, Preconcert talk at 3:40pm by Dr. Michael Daugherty Minnie Evans Arts Center 555 Halyburton Pkwy, Wilmington: 28412 on the campus of Ashley High School Admission is FREE, donations appreciated www.capefearchorale.org Free http:// www.capefearchorale.org Minnie Evans Arts Center 555 Halyburton Prky.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN Every Friday night, 6-10pm, downtown Wilmington in Riverfront Park. Free, and featuring a different cover band and local musical act to open each show.

Night’s proceeds from alcohol sales benefit various local nonprofit organizations. Food trucks onsite to purchase grub.

BOOGIE IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES Sundays, 5-8pm (5/18-9/14). Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music!

New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC. Group lesson 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 10:00PM. Admission $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. Contact 910-799-1694 or e-mail usadance@csandes.com. $3-$10

art/exhibitions DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 7/18, 5pm: Sun Gallery and Gifts will be filling the gallery with Clair Hartmann’s dog paintings! Clair has been featured in numerous magazines, locally and nationwide. This collection of doggy paintings was featured in the Companions exhibit at The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR earlier this year. In case you missed it, a selection of Hartmann’s work will be on display at Sun Gallery and Gift, 4414 Wrightsville Avenue ARTIST SHOWING A Frame of Mind Gallery is honored to show some of the many works of local artist, author and world traveler David D. Hume. Delightful, original water colors

by Eunice G. Andrews will also be on display thru September 2014.Located in historic 100 year old house in Carolina Heights.Come and check us out as one of the best kept secrets in Wilmington since 1991.Hours-Mon.-Fri.-10:00 am-5:30pm and Sat. 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. 1903 Princess St. (910)2518854.Wilmingtonart@ aol.com.Garden tours often given in the spring, specializing in unique citrus. Free A Frame of Mind Gallery 1903 Princess St. All Day SEAFOOD, BLUES, JAZZ FEST POSTER Convey blues and jazz wioth the Pleasure Island Chamber Poster Design Contest. Do you have an idea that you need to get down on paper?

Is there a creative doodle that just will not leave your mind? Take a few minutes and review the Entry Form and requirements, and sign up. Come October, your creation could adorn the popular event t-shirts as well as the Commemorative Posters that have become a highly collectable. You will get a Cash stipend as well as a complimentary Booth in the Arts & Wine Garden and the honor (and bragging rights) of being the official artist of the 2014

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BABS MCDANCE Shag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, belly dancing, ballroom, Zumba, kids’ and adults’ classes, and more—weekly with various pricing. • Friday Night Dance Parties, 7:30-10:30pm. $10, buy one get one free. Babs McDance, 6782 Market St. www.babsmcdance.com 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.

CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests.

Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025 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 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.

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) 5389711.

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vs. Richmond Kickers

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

vs. Dayton Dutch Lions All matches kickoff at 7:30pm

MAYFAIRE MUSIC ON THE TOWN The 10th Annual Music on the Town Concert Series at Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington, NC, features free live music on Friday evenings through

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Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival! Past winners include great talents such as Barton Hatcher, Ivey Hayes, Robert Knowles and Kelly Hawes. Add yourself to this list and soon your art will adorn many backs and living rooms. Deadline: 9/8. 910-458-8434 or email at greg@pleasureislandnc.org.

ENIGMATIC “Enigmatic” art show, curated by Blair Nidds. Feat.

2D nand 3D work by Fritzi Huber, Michelle Connolly, Nicolle X Nicolle, Elizabeth Oglesby, Dallas Thomas, Elizabeth Darrow, Ryan Lewis, Jonathan Guggenheim, Eric Hine, Niki Hildebrand, Kinga Baranksy, Toni Sunseri, Blair Nidds, James Martin, and John Tyhacz. Music by Squidco. Drinks and food specials from Canapé. 1001 N. 4th St. Show hangs through July 28. • Now accepting submissions for Enigmatic Vol. 2 opening July 30th. 2D and 3D, especially installations and video projections, welcome. Email bnidds@gmail.com with up to 2 jpgs of work interpretting Enigmatic; artist statement; medium, size, title, and other info of work, price and artist contact included.

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 BILLY CONE WORKS MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is exihibiting “Billy Cone Works”—a collection of drawings, paintings, and photographs. The show will remain on display until August 8th. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St.

BELLAMY’S CALL FOR ARTISTS The Bellamy Mansion Challenges Emerging Artists to showcase the ‘Beauty of the Bellamy’ in an upcoming exhibition, sale and celebration. The mansion is accepting applications for the first ever Bellamy Mansion Emerging Art Show, the highlight of a five-week celebration of the visual arts from 10/2-11/6. Submissions must showcase the beauty of the Bellamy using its history and architecture as inspiration. Artists are encouraged to complete an application form as soon as possible, with payment of $20 ($10 for students), to receive access to the mansion to draw, paint or photograph. Deadline for completed application form with entry fee and photos to jurors Gale Smith and Joanne Geisel: 8/30. Artists may submit two 2-D or 3-D entries. Monetary prizes plus merit and honorable mention awards will be granted. Also featured are free children’s art events and art lectures by local professional artists. The celebration will begin with an opening reception on 10/2 and closes 11/6 with a party highlighting children’s art. $10-$20. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. EARTH, SEA AND SKY WHQR presents work by Gail Henderson and Liz Hosier, two artists whose works are expressions of elements of earth, sky, horizon and atmosphere conveyed through their unique use of color, paints, and materials. The show will remain on display until June 6th. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. Third floor of The Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St.

museums NC AQUARIUM Canoeing the Salt Marsh, 7/12, 7/19, 9am: A threehour exploration of the Zeke’s Island Estuarine Re-

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search Reserve by canoe. Activities may include crabbing, seining or birding. Participants should be able to swim, be capable of sustained physical exertion and wear closed-toed shoes. $22.50$25 • 7/14, 8:30am: Animal Keepers: How do we feed 2,000 animals? What does it take to keep a 235,000-gallon aquarium clean? Where do aquarium animals come from? Campers learn what it takes to be responsible for the daily care and maintenance of aquarium animals. By helping prepare food, clean exhibits, and create animal enrichment campers get a glimpse of the work required to provide proper animal care. Dates: July 14-18, July 21-25. This camp is available in 3 age groups 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12.

Camp: $207-$230900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: A View From Space: Since the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet. A new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. Includes numerous hands-on activity sections such as the Satellite Activity Area. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Collection Selections: Handbags, artifact collection includes more than 100 handbags.

Contrast their styles as you view a selection of bags drawn from the 19th and 20th centuries. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for

museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum POPLAR GROVE PLANTATION Through 7/31: Poplar Grove Foundation, Inc. announces the upcoming opening of their new permanent exhibit “From Civil War to Civil Rights: The African American Experience at Poplar Grove.” Poplar Grove Plantation invites the public to a series of lectures during the months of April, May, and June in preparation for the unveiling of the permanent exhibit space and Juneteenth Celebration on Thurs., 6/19, 6:30pm. Free. Poplar Grove Plantation10200 US Hwy 17 N BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: James Grashow—Brooklyn born sculptor and woodcut artist James Grashow (American, b.

1942) is known for his large-scale sculptures and installations made out of cardboard. Exhibition will feature whimsical installations of flora and fauna as we as pieces created especially for the CAM. • Willie Cole’s site-specific installation, School Pride: The Eastern NC Story. In observation of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act (July 2, 1964), Willie Cole is creating new installations investigating the closing of sixteen Cape Fear area schools and other aspects of desegregation in southeastern NC and its impact statewide. Hanging through 11/2.

• Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 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 WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. wrrm.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 BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org.

503 Market St. 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. • WB Museum of History’s up-

coming programs: 7/24, Sea Turtles; 8/14, Shells; 9/18, Pirates!; 10/11, Wrightsville Beach Trolley for the whole family. To register please call: Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, (910) 256-2569. Free.

910-256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. WWW.wbmuseum.com.

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

sports/recreation STARLIGHT CRUISE ON THE RIVER 7/11, 9:30pm: Cruise under the stars with Wilmington Water Tours on this one hour evening tour that features a fully stocked bar and dazzling views!Admission: $15. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. MARSHY CREEKS EXPLORATION/GAMES 710, 10am: Join federation biologist Ted Wilgis for a hands-on exploration of local marshes and tidal creeks. Learn how the amazing plants and animals of the salt marsh adapt to ever-changing tides and weather conditions. Come pull a seine net or toss a cast net and see who lives in our marsh creeks- prepare to be amazed! The tour ends with eco-games for the young and the young at heart. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. CARDIO TENNIS Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, Empie Park. 3405 Park Ave. 910-341-4631. 7/9, 16, 23, 30, 5:306:30pm. $11/clinic. Pre-registration and pre-payment required for all programs. empiepark.com or 910341-4631.

STRENGTH IN MOTION BOOT CAMP oin the fun and lose weight, burn fat, tone muscle and increase stamina in a circuit training environment.

Mon/Wed, through 7/25, 7-8pm. 14 sessions $120; all ages. Each intense class is instructed by personal trainer Susan Barnhill who is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). sim23@ec.rr. com or 910 470-0820. Techniques In Motion School of Dance, 5543-100 Carolina Beach Road

film WEEKLY WILMINGTON FILM MIXER Every Wednesday Wilmington Film Meet monthly mixer for all those involved with the NC film and video

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Open mic at 7pm. Please prepare for 60 seconds or less. A minute goes faster than you think! Stay for one-on-one networking after (and a musician’s showcase too). Don’t forget your business cards! Each Month a new sponsor! Volunteer Staff: Megan Petersen & Lauren Danaher. Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209, Free.

kids’ stuff JEFF JONES MAGIC 7/12, 2pm: Don’t miss Magician Jeff Jones from Raleigh, NC. Jeff amazes audiences with his spellbinding illusions. For more about Jeff Jones, visit his website: www.magicnc.com/. This free event is supported by PNC Grow Up. Great, and information about building financial literacy in kids will be available for parents. Northeast Regional Library, NHC1241 Military Cutoff Rd PHYSICAL THEATER ON FILM 7/28, 9am: Is a one-week summer program, 9am12pm for (3rd-6th grade), and 1-4pm for (K-2nd Grade) that will focus on physical theater performance along side choreography, cinematorgraphy, and directing for film. We will produce a short physical theatre film to take home by the end of the week.

There will be a performance and/or screening of their work at the end of the week that the students may take home on a DVD. Admission: $165. Cape Fear Academy, 3900 S. College Rd. THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open at 11am. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW YOUTH ART CAMP Explore a variety of crafting & art techniques including composition, design and color concepts. Students will get hands on experience in painting, bead making, mosaic glasswork, wirework, wire bending, wrapping, crimping, & stringing and much more! For ages 7 & up. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive COASTAL CRUSADERS

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How can North Carolina’s aquatic environments be recreated and maintained in an Aquarium setting? By exploring natural habitats, campers will gain a better understanding of how to investigate and preserve the environment we all share. Activities that campers will enjoy this week include canoeing on the Cape Fear River, surf fishing, visiting the sea turtle hospital, and snorkeling. Dates: July 28-August 1. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Road MS. SUSAN’S ROOM Music and art for children, featuring Happy Little Singers, music and movement for ages 6 mos to 6 years. Learning through sing, dance and creative play! Tues-Thurs, and Sat, 9:45am.1 1/2 hour session $10/family. Drop-ins welcome. • Art and Craft Friday, 10am. $10/child includes all supplies. • Also, ukulele, guitar and piano and vocal lessons. 910-7778889 or info@happylittlesingers.com. 200 Willard Street in the ArtWorks. www.-ms-susans-room.com PRIME TIME SUMMER CAMPS Two camps for baseball players of all ages, including drills and techniques necessary to excel in the sport of baseball. The camp will be led by Daniel Rabon and area college players. July 21st-July 25th 8:00am4:00pm. Cost: $160 (athletes must bring their own snack and lunch, we will provide drinks). The camp gives the athletes the opportunity to work on their skills to be a better player. After a morning of hard work and a lunch break, they will gather back and apply their skills in competitions for prizes. The prizes include day passes to the facility and private 30 minute lessons. They will then finish the day with a healthy round of whiffle ball! Prime Time Sports is 14,000 sq ft of indoor baseball and softball training. We have pitching machines, pitching lanes, tees and a 50’ x 70’ turfed field for throwing, hitting, batting practice, running drills and overall training. Prime Time Sports trainers include former college and professional athletes. Prime Time Sports formerly operated under the name of Batter Up, and is under new ownership and management. 147 Old Fayetteville Rd, Leland.

SUNSHINE CAMP Registration is open for Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter’s Sunshine Camp, a camp for children coping with the death of a loved one. Three sessions are from 8:30am-12:30pm. Mon-Fri, June and July, Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. 7/21-25, rising sixth-, seventhand eighth- graders. Children talk, play, create, eat,

cry, laugh and make friends, and are encouraged to share memories, express feelings, release anger and learn from their life experiences. 910-796-7991 or Melinda.mckeon@lcfh.org.

HAMMERHEADS YOUTH SOCCER CAMP The goal of the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department is to provide the highest quality soccer coaching program to the youth of our community. We are dedicated to teaching the fundamental skills and advanced technical and tactical play necessary to enhance each player’s game. Fee includes a Hammerheads T-shirt, a ticket to the next Hammerheads home game, skills competition, professional coaching, and a pizza party on the final day of camp. Please call or visit our website for fees. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive STORYTIME BY THE SEA Wed., 10-11:30am (through 8/27). Join the Princess and her fairytale friends at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls. Don’t forget your camera to get a picture taken with the Princess! Free.

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ISLAMIC ART WITH SARAH RICHTER 7/24, 7am: An enigmatic art form, Islamic Art is not confined to one region, one particular style or even one artist. From the Middle East to southern Spain, the expansive influence of Islamic art and architecture can be experienced. Bringing Europe out of the Dark Ages, Islamic rule allowed for a convergence of cultural traditions from ancient Greece and Rome to Byzantium to revive lost art forms and texts. From the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul to the Alhambra palace in Spain, Islamic influence is still present today. Marginalized and romanticized by European artists, Islam-

SIGN UP: TRAVEL TIPS WITH TONY Planning a trip to South or Central America? Well, let Ventimiglia help you understand all of the ins and outs of safe travel to Latin America. He will offer a class at the Northeast Regional Library at 1241 Military Cutoff Road on the 27th at 2 p.m. for free to library cardholders! Folks will learn about the culture and art, as well as transportation, times to travel, and even language tips.

Tony is a Peace Corps volunteer and staf member at the library. Call him at 910-798-6372 or email tventimiglia@ nhcgov.com to register.

COASTAL SPEAKER SERIES 7/9, 7pm: Join the federation’s political prognosticator and lobbying director Rob Lamme for a fun and informative look at the pressing conservation issues and legislators who will shape this year’s critical policy debates. Rob will answer your burning questions for the 2014 political season, including how to make your voice heard. Admission: $10. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. MANET & BEGINNINGS OF IMPRESSIONISM 7/17, 7pm: Eduard Manet was the most important artist in the story of the beginning of Impressionism.

Yet, he was a reluctant leader, and neither he nor his varied group of followers liked the label “Impressionist”. What was there about Manet’s art that attracted so wide an assortment of painters? They formed a group around him, meeting regularly in Paris cafes, 1868-1874. The critical press called Manet the “King of the Impressionists”. This talk will concentrate on the development and characteristics of Manet’s art.

His early death in 1883 occurred just as “The Manet Gang” was dispersing, to go their own separate ways. Professor Henry (Hank) Steffens received his PhD from Cornell University. He retired Professor Emeritus from the University of Vermont, after teaching cultural history and the history of science for 33 years. Purchase seats: www.cameronartmuseum. org, or at the door. $5-$10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.

ic art is still influential in today’s society and greatly impacted the lives of its contemporaries. Admission: $5-$10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.

classes/workshops BIRDS OF PREY, LIVE 7/9, 6pm: Get a closer look at live birds of pre from the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter. Various birds and owls will be introduced and taught. $5, w/pre-reg rqd. 6-7pm or 7-8pm. Admission: $5. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

clinic, and a sandy workout that will challenge your inner ‘survivor’ Spaces are limited. Call today to reserve your spot! You will not want to miss out on this awesome opportunity! $45. Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd ENERGY AND THE QUANTUM FIELD 7/24, 7pm: #1 NYT bestselling author of “ESquared”, Pam Grout, will deliver a game-changing talk explaining the top five strategies for kicking your manifesting skills into high gear. She’ll prove that material reality is subjective and that you, as the observer, pull from the Quantum Field of Infinite Potentiality your own personal experience. Your Thoughts and Your Words Create Your Reality. Creating a happier, joy-filled life is a simple matter of changing your perspective and developing your super power of gratitude. It’s eay, fun and limited only by your beliefs and expectations. Q&A + Book Signing. Admission: $20. 717 Orchard Avenue, Leland, NC 28403 TRAVEL TIPS WITH TONY 7/27, 2pm: Learn about Latin American language, culture and art from a returned Peace Corps volunteer / staff member at Northeast Library! Tony Ventimiglia will cover ways to understand and be understood, how to get around, when to travel, and how to stay safe in Latin America. He’ll also demonstrate Pronunciator, which can teach your choice of 80 languages with explanations in your choice of 50 languages. It’s available free of charge to NHC Library cardholders.

This program is free, no reservations. Contact: Tony Ventimiglia 910-798-6372 tventimiglia@nhcgov. com. Admission: Free. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd SERVSAFE Looking to get ServSafe Certified? Call Jaime Chadwick at 910-617-4791 or jaimechadwick728@

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BE A WORKING ACTOR Four wks of classes w/coaching for developing actors w/Anthony Reynolds and his broad knowledge of what it takes to be a consistently working actor.

Anthony began 20 years ago as a preferred stand-in for Oscar winners/noms like Billy Bob Thorton and Edward Norton. He has moved up to become a working actor consistently winning many character and supporting roles. Anthony is also an award winning filmmaker with many projects under his belt. Learn basics of delivery, lingo and lighting, sharing the “business” of being an actor as well. Starts the first of each month! Jump in anytime. Tuesday evenings 6-9p; offered only on a monthly payment basis to encourage a committed and thorough acting education. $150/mo. Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209.

CAM CLASSES Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext. 1008 or 1024), at CAM. Sign up for 6 week classes and/ or 1 to 2-day workshops in drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, art history, copper repousse and artistic journal keeping. • Yoga: Thurs., noon1pm; Fri., 5:30-6:30pm • T’ai Chi: Wed., noon-1pm.

Sessions are ongoing and are open to beginner and experienced participants. cameronartmuseum.org SUP YOGA CLASS Sat., 7am: What is SUP Yoga? Yoga on the paddleboard? YUP, you got it! Add a new element to your yoga practice: water. Challenge your balance on a moving board and meditate while you float. All levels are welcome, although a SUP basic lesson/tour with us or prior SUP instruction and previous experience with yoga are highly recommended. Classes are 1 hour long, with a 15 minute paddle out and back. $20$25. Wrightsville Beach.

ART CLASSES Art Classes with Lois DeWitt, professional art instructor. Water color, basic drawing, drawing with colored pencils, finding your inner artist, and oil pastels. Small classes, individual guidance. 6905 Southern Exposure. 910-547-8115.

SURVIVOR SUP 7/12, 6:30am: “Let’s take our workout to the island.” Wrightsville Stand Up Paddleboard Company and Shore Fitness will be combining their efforts to give you an opportunity to participate in a Paddleboard/Bootcamp experience you will never forget.

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Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org.

NOFO YOGA AND WINE NIGHT Thurs., 6:30pm: Join us on the north side for B.A.D. Yoga & Wine with Amy! Classes take place in the loft on the corner of 3rd St. and Brunswick, all levels welcome. Then, extend the zen at the Goat & Compass for yogi wine specials. Namaste! $5 suggested donation.

PARENT/TOT SWIM CLASS Thursdays, through 8/7, 11-11:30am. (followed by free swim until noon). Ages: 8-36 mo. $25 (7 week session) or $5/class. Help your child become comfortable in water; begin swim skills introduced through songs & games, led by American Red Cross certified insructor. Swim diapers required. Space is limited so register early. 910-343-3682. Robert Strange Pool, 410 S. 10th Street MUSIC INSTRUCTION Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or rockinrowland@hotmail.com.

clubs/notices/tours SEA TURTLE DAY 7/23, all day: Sea Turtle Day at Gibby’s Dock and Dine Restaurant, 315 Canal Dr. Carolina Beach. Every fourth Wed. of the month, Gibby will donate a portion of the food sales to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehab Center and Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project. Donation. Gibby’s Dock and Dine 315 Canal Dr. Carolina Beach FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope

GRIEF MEETINGS An open-ended discussion, meets from noon1:30pm, Tues, 8/5, at the Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Designed to provide grief education and support that enables members to cope with and understand their grief. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern for participants. No registration is needed. 796-7991 or email Melinda.mckeon@ lcfh.org. www.lcfh.org.

SUBURBS WALKING TOURS Every Sat., 10am. Discover ILM through neighborhood walking tours. Forest Hills was the first automobile-oriented suburb in Wilmington, while Streetcar Suburbs tell about the restoration and renewal of Carolina Place and Carolina Heights.

Tours: $10 (students, $5). 1.5 hrs; wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting of Wilmington.

Meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm. Ogden Baptist Church: 7121 Market St. 12-step meeting for people that have or think they may have a compulsive gambling problem. Casey 910-599-1407 SCREEN GEMS TOURS Guests will get an insider’s look at the largest studio complex east of California and experience the rich history of EUE/Screen Gems and the films and televi-

sion shows produced at the facility over the last three decades. Attendees will walk the 10-stage working lot have access to sounds stages and go behind the scenes of the CBS series “Under the Dome.”

Guests will see a visual history of the NC film and television industry in the screening theater where many famous producers, directors and actors have reviewed footage of productions shot at the studio.

Tours will be hosted on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am, 12 noon and 2 pm weather permitting throughout the summer. Tours will continue throughout 2014

culinary EASY TO PRESERVE PART II: CANNING 7/19, 10am: Learn the basics of home food preservation with a hand-on demonstration using the water-bath and pressure canning processes of seasonal fruits and vegnetables. Take home what you can! Admission: $50. New Hanover County Arboretum Auditorium 6206 Oleander Dr.

ANTIQUITY DINNER 7/26, 6:30pm: A foodie fundraiser for the Bellamy Mansion. Chef Matthew Gould of Canapé Restaurant will serve a multitude of courses modernized and inspired by the Civil War era.

First: Summer Salad with shaved baby carBellamy Mansion will have its first foodie fundraiser on rots, fennel, mustard greens, and a light lemon July 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the mansion. Folks will eat their vinaigrette. Second: Chilled Tomato Soup, way through a bit of history, as the folks at Canapé serve a with heirloom tomatoes, baby onions, grilled peppers, and smoked vinegar. Third: Stuffed six-course meal modernizing cuisine used during the Civil quail, with wild mushrooms, Carolina golden War-era American South. Featuring a summer salad of local rice, grilled vegetables, and a creamy mustard veggies, chilled heirloom tomato soup, stuffed quail, local sauce. Fourth: Local Fish, with smoked asparafish, and coconut cake, folks will enjoy a meal and learn gus, roasted young potatoes, and a white wine about Bellamy and its history in our city. Tickets are $100 sauce. Fifth: Bellamy Coconut Cake. Takes place at the Bellamy Mansion Museum, beginand can be reserved by calling Gareth Evans at 910-251ning at 6:30pm. $100. Contact Gareth Evans 3700 for more information. for more information: (910) 251-3700. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market Street and beyond. Please check the tour hotline to confirm times throughout the fall and winter. 1223 23rd St. CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER Beer Church: Purchase select beer and keep your North $12 for adults; $10 for students and military glass for free. 1st Mass starts, 1pm; 2nd Mass , personnel with an ID; $5 for children under 12. Ad8pm Free. • Beer Flights, Massage and Monday mission is cash only at this time. (910) 343-3433 or Night NitroMassage Monday: 5-8pm, $10 for 10 http://studios.euescreengems.com/nc/tours. minutes with our licensed therapist, Josh Lentz.

RICH INLET BOAT AND BEACH EXCURSION Beer Flights: nine 5 oz samples for $18. • Monday Join the federation, in collaboration with WrightsNight Nitro: $1 off nitrogen pours. Free. • BYOT ville Beach Scenic Tours, Inc., on a half-day boat (Bring Your Own Trivia): The next wave of pub trivia. trip to Rich Inlet- an important birding area, and Prizes include gift certificates to Chop’s Deli, Memthe gateway to the unspoiled Hutaff-Lea Island ory Lane Comics, and Browncoat Theatre & Pub, barrier island complex. Climb aboard with your as well as beer from us. $10 pitchers: Bartender’s guides, Coastal Advocate Mike Giles and Capt. choice. All day. Free wine tasting: from 5-7 PM, Joe Abatte, to see what makes this inlet system with two whites and two reds. Free • Beer Infusespecial. Lunch is provided aboard the Shamrock, ment Thurs.: Come see what ingredients Randall though unlimited space is not. The first 18 regthe Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious istrants can consider themselves lucky. Blockade beer. Free.

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Come join us for our new Wednesday night series, OAKDALE CEMETERY TOURS Vinyl & Vino, a celebration of good tunes and good Most tours are 10am-noon; free for members wine! We’ve got a old school turntable all set up or $10 otherwise. Tours cancelled if inclement and ready to go and some great albums to spin, weather. 7/19: Historian Ed Gibson will speak bring your own tunes to share too! Jonathan will about the history of Civil War veterans as well as be featuring $5 wine by the glass or grab a bottle a taste of Oakdale’s prominent citizens. • 8/16: at 15% off! Free http://www.wilmingtonwineshop.

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Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

MARKET CRAWL AND COOKING CLASS Every Monday, 10am, June to August: Take part in a Market Crawl and Cooking Class with Chef Tyson Amick. Chef Tyson and members will venture to a nearby Farmer’s Market and fish house to purchase local ingredients before returning to the Coastal Education Center for a fun workshop on preparing and cooking healthy, delicious meals. $65. Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St. FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am-1pm. 910-686-9518. pgp@poplargrove.com. 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/farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking; vendors align the lake, from artists and crafters and musicians. www. carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com. Janet Knott, carolinabeachfarmersmarket@gmail.com. • Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. 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., 7am1pm. 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.

SWEET N SAVORY CAFE Sweet n Savory Cafe: Having a weekly wine tasting on Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm. $5 off every Bottle every Wednesday. YouTube #SNSWINE. 1611 Pavillion Pl., (910) 256-0115 FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. • 7/19, 6:30pm: An evening wtth Legend Brewing Co., feat. handcrafted beers from the Richmond, VA company.

Catch food truck on hand and music by folk rockers Kyle Lindley and friends. Free Fermental,7250 Market St.910-821-0362. 7250 Market St., www. fermental.net.

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ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): What are the sources that heal and nourish you? Where do you go to renew yourself? Who are the people and animals that treat you the best and are most likely to boost your energy? I suggest that in the coming week you give special attention to these founts of love and beauty. Treat them with the respect and reverence they deserve. Express your gratitude and bestow blessings on them. It’s the perfect time for you to summon an outpouring of generosity as you feed what feeds you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Why do birds fly? First, that’s how they look for and procure food. Second, when seasons change and the weather grows cooler, they may migrate to warmer areas where there’s more to eat. Third, zipping around in mid-air is how birds locate the materials they need to build nests.

Fourth, it’s quite helpful in avoiding predators. But ornithologists believe there is yet another reason: Birds fly because it’s fun. In fact, up to 30 percent of the time, that’s their main motivation. In accordance with the astrological omens, Taurus, I invite you to match the birds’ standard in the coming weeks. See if you can play, enjoy yourself and have a good time at least 30 percent of the time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Is there an important resource you don’t have in sufficient abundance? Are you suffering from the lack of an essential fuel or tool? I’m not talking about a luxury it would be pleasant to have or a status symbol that would titillate your ego. Rather, I’m referring to an indispensable asset you need to create the next chapter of your life story. Identify what this crucial treasure is, Gemini. Make or obtain an image of it, and put that image on a shrine in your sanctuary. Pray for it. Vividly visualize it for a few minutes several times a day. Sing little songs about it. The time has arrived for to become much more serious and frisky about getting that valuable thing in your possession.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Since 1981 Chinese law has stipulated that every healthy person between the ages of 11 and 60 should plant three to five trees per year. This would be a favorable week for Chinese Cancerians to carry out that duty. For that matter, now is an excellent time for all of you Cancerians, regardless of where you live, to plant trees, sow seeds, launch projects, or do anything that animates your fertility and creativity. You now have more power than you can imagine to initiate long-term growth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The weeks preceding your birthday are often an excellent time to engage the services of an exorcist. But there’s no need to hire a pricey priest with dubious credentials. I can offer you my expert demon-banishing skills free of charge. Let’s begin: I call on the spirits of the smart heroes you love best to be here with us right now. With the help of their inspirational power, I hereby dissolve any curse or spell that was ever placed on you, even if it was done inadvertently, and even if it was cast by yourself. Furthermore, the holy laughter I unleash as I carry out this purification serves to expunge any useless feelings, delusional desires, bad ideas, or irrelevant dreams you may have grown attached to. Make it so! Amen and hallelujah!

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You know what it’s like to get your mind blown.

And I’m sure that on more than one occasion you have had your heart stolen.

But I am curious, Virgo, about whether you have ever had your mind stolen or your heart blown. I also wonder if two rare events like that ever have happened around the same time. I’m predicting a comparable milestone sometime in the next three weeks. Have no fear! The changes these epiphanies set in motion ultimately will bring you blessings. Odd and unexpected blessings, probably, but blessings nonetheless. P.S. I’m sure you are familiar with the tingling sensation that wells up in your elbow when you hit your funny bone. Well, imagine a phenomena like that rippling through your soul.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Since 2008 Marvel Studios has produced nine movies based on characters from Marvel Comics. They’re doing well. “The Avengers” earned $1.5 billion, making it the third-highest-grossing film of all time. “Iron Man 3” brought in over a billion dollars, too, and “Thor: The Dark World” grossed $644 million. Now Marvel executives are on schedule to release two movies every year through 2028. I’d love to see you be inspired by their example, Libra. Sound fun? To get started, dream and scheme about what you want to be doing in both the near and far future. Then formulate a flexible, invigorating master plan for the next 14 years.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): While in Chicago to do a series of shows, comedian Groucho Marx was invited to participate in a séance. He decided to attend, even though he was skeptical of the proceedings. Incense was burning.

The lights were dim. The trance medium worked herself into a supernatural state until finally she announced, “I am in touch with the Other Side. Does anyone have a question?” Groucho wasn’t shy: “What is the capital of North Dakota?”

As amusing as his irreverence might be, I want to use it as an example of how you should not proceed in the coming week. If you get a chance to converse with higher powers or mysterious forces, I hope you seek information you would truly like to know.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In one of her poems, Adrienne Rich addresses her lover: “That conversation we were always on the edge/of having, runs on in my head.” Is there a similar phenomenon in your own life, Sagittarius?

Have you been longing to thoroughly discuss certain important issues with a loved one or ally but haven’t found a way to do so? If so, a breakthrough is potentially imminent. All of life will be conspiring for you to speak and hear the words that have not yet been spoken and heard but very much need to be.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This would be a fun time for you to brainstorm about everything you have never been and will never be. I encourage you to fantasize freely about the goals you don’t want to accomplish, and the qualities you will not cultivate and the kind of people you will never seek out as allies.

I believe this exercise will have a healthy effect on your future development. It will discipline your willpower and hone your motivation as it eliminates extraneous desires. It will imprint your deep self with a passionate clarification of pursuits that are wastes of your precious energy and valuable time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Expect nothing, even as you ask for everything. Rebel against tradition with witty compassion, not cynical rage. Is there a personal taboo that no longer needs to remain taboo? Break it with tender glee.

Do something playful, even prankish, in a building that has felt oppressive to you. Everywhere you go, carry gifts with you just in case you encounter beautiful souls who aren’t lost in their own fantasies. You know that old niche you got stuck in as a way to preserve the peace? Escape it. At least for now, live without experts and without leaders—with no teachers other than what life brings you moment by moment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Every year the U.S. government spends $25,455 per capita on programs for senior citizens. Meanwhile, it allocates $3,822 for programs to help children. That’s only 15 percent as much as what the elders receive. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I believe your priorities should be reversed. Give the majority of your energy, time and money to the young and innocent parts of your life. Devote less attention to the older and more mature aspects. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you need to care intently for what’s growing most vigorously.

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