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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Gwenyfar entertains open dialogue with opposing parties

ecution by claiming she didn’t know and ultimately was labeled a “fellow traveler” rather than “war criminal,” there can be no doubt “Triumph of the Will” was a major piece of the Nazi propaganda machine and that her work was a cornerstone of The Third Reich’s success.

Everything she did in her artistic and professional life after was judged against it and in relation to it.

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

She never apologized. She never recanted.

Most Saturdays I get to guide downtown’s Literary History Walking Tour. We talk a lot about 1898 on the tour, as we cover a lot of the geography that surrounded events. We talk about several books that have been written on the topic. Try and explain 1898 under 20 minutes to someone who has never heard of it. A successful government coup on American soil? And a massacre of the African American community that looks like a dress rehearsal for Kristallnacht?

In Wilmington? Where we are standing?

Yes, it can be a lot to digest.

“There was this woman in Georgia, named ‘Rebecca Felton,’ and I don’t know if I believe in hell, but I hope there is a very hot place saved for her...” a gentleman pointed out a month ago during this part of the tour.

Leni Riefenstahl. Photo from S.O.S. Iceberg (Germany) 1933 Universal

Rebecca Felton. Photo Company collection at the Library of Congress

NOTABLE WOMEN WITH NOTABLE DIFFERENCES: Leni Riefenstahl was known for her work in developing action-footage techniques for the 1936 Olympics, but also made Nazi propaganda footage in WWII; Rebecca Felton was the first woman senator who fought for education, and women’s and children’s rights but was also a white supremacists.

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n many concerts Arlo Guthrie has expressed a sense that he remembers the ‘60s more fondly than he experienced the famous decade. In the course of life and protest music, every week it seemed there was another cause and two kinds of people: those who gave a damn and those who didn’t. I’ve listened to him express the sentiment countless times.

I struggle so much with my liberal arts education. I want things to be simple, and if adulthood has taught me anything, it is how humans and the human experience are far from simple. The example I

frequently use in conversation is that of Leni Riefenstahl.

Riefenstahl was the filmmaker responsible for “Triumph of the Will,” arguably one of the most famous and effective propaganda pieces put into film. She fascinates me for many reasons: As a filmmaker she was incredibly innovative and technically savvy by developing action footage techniques (especially for “Olympia,” her film about the 1936 Berlin Olympics) that became standard for sports photography. But her work was funded by, and greatly benefited, The Third Reich. To put it bluntly, she made

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the most persuasive propaganda for them that Gobbles could have hoped for.

Many have seen her work, even if they don’t realize it. A lot of stock footage used in documentaries about WWII utilize images of life in Nazi Germany, and at Nazi rallies—all of which come from her work.

Footage of Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics is made by Riefenstahl.

“She was a Nazi. She was a collaborator. That is unforgivable.” That was my father’s position on her life and work. To a certain extent, he had a point. That’s a pretty big stumbling block to get past.

Though she escaped war-crimes pros-

Felton gave a speech, which was published, calling for the lynching of black men to protect white women from the threat of rape. Alex Manley, editor of the Wilmington Daily Record, ran a response to the speech. His response was picked up by several white-owned newspapers in the state.

Felton was a tireless fighter for women’s suffrage, education, children’s rights, and went on to become the first woman to serve in the Senate.

So that little box doesn’t fit so easily.

All of it is true. She was quite the firebrand suffragist. She did serve for one day as the sworn-in senator of Georgia.

She was tireless in her fight for education. If I went down that checklist alone and hit those boxes, then, yes, I should adore her. The first woman to serve in the US Senate? Suffragist? Crusader for public education?

She also was a slave owner. She

out human failings and foibles.

I want to learn from their mistakes, not emulate them.

Here’s the thing: I don’t think I would like to sit down to dinner with either womIt also is not lost on me how I have en. I don’t think we could be friends. For chosen quotes from two artists and white me these albatrosses loom too large. I men to try to distill a message. It could can’t see past them. That’s my failing. lead to two entire conversations: one Partly, it is because their words and ac- about the role of artists in society for intions are responsible both directly and terpreting messages with which people

Engaging in reasonable conversation is something both parties are rarely prepared to do.

I try hard to focus on substance and not sparkle. But it takes some effort; we all like to be charmed. Beyond the pretty smile, what is the message? That’s a question I need to ask more and more these days. More so, I need to learn to find one likable thing about each person I meet—even the people with whom I disagree. Otherwise, the journey together on this planet loses meaning, hope and purpose.

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Like Riefenstahl, she never apoloPete Seeger admonished, “It’s a very gized. She never recanted. The difference is she also never walked away from important thing to learn to talk to people her views. She carried that torch publicly you disagree with.” It is also very hard to do. I don’t think Rebecca Felton ever and vocally all of her life. learned to do it. I don’t think Leni RiefenAnd that is where I struggle. I struggle stahl cared. so much. I want it all to be simple. I want But I do. people to be clear-cut and obvious, with-

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“Yeah, but he voted for Trump, so what do you expect?” That’s an easy little box to shut down conversation. I admit I am guilty.

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Her speech was reproduced across the South and was one of the propaganda tools effectively wielded to inflame and pander to the base for the events of 1898 to be successful (from the perpetrator’s point of view).

What I am attempting to do is not put the people in my daily life in little boxes.

Because it is all too easy.

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TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: Making sense of the first Chemours town hall

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BY: JOHN WOLFE

t was 9 o’clock at night and I was sitting at a table with five other people, the only humanities major in a group of scientists, at a Huddle House in St. Pauls, North Carolina. Sounds like the start of a bad joke, doesn’t it? We all had come from the first public town hall meeting hosted by Chemours, held in the green-carpeted sanctuary of the Faith Tabernacle Christian Center, full of pews and potted plants and frustrated people. Over coffee and French fries, we tried to reckon with what we had just seen.

“Where in the hell did they find that moderator?”

“They kept saying, ‘It’s the right thing to do...’”

“That and, ‘We own this issue...’”

“One study in one journal is not a body of peer-reviewed literature.”

The town hall had been tragic, deeply unsatisfying and hard to describe. It left me feeling somewhere between grief and simmering anger. Almost 200 people came from the area surrounding the Fayetteville Works plant, searching for answers from a company which had held its tongue for the past year—a company which lowered their property values and polluted their air and river and wells with substances, of which Chemours kept insisting were perfectly safe.

And they, err, we got nothing but a bunch of slick double-talk, feigned concern and insultingly artificial sincerity.

keep profiting and poisoning. Call me cynical, but when a barely 3-year-old company, represented by a plant manager hired last February, stands up in front of citizens and says, “We’re owning this problem,” a problem which had been happening since 1980, what am I supposed to think?

Sure, now they’re spending $100 million on a state-of-the-art system, which will reduce their air emissions by 99 percent by the end of next year (but only because last Monday DEQ issued a court order requiring it to happen, by the way). I played my part and meandered through the narthex before the meeting began.

Men in button-downs with the sleeves rolled up (adopting the “we’re working hard for you” look, favored by politicians everywhere) showed me schematics of something called a “thermal oxidizer.” It works with something else called a “carbon absorption unit” to heat up the compounds until they break down before releasing them into the environment. It all looks very expensive and high-tech and I’m sure it will work—it’ll have to, with the eye of the DEQ on them now.

But where was all of this before?

Everything they’re doing now is too little, too late. Even if they started on this a year ago, when we first found out about it, and had told us they were working on it (instead of staying silent like a horrible faceless monolith), I would feel slightly better about it. As is, we are basically getting bullied again, like in elementary school. It happened everyday until fifth grade.

Then, suddenly, freshman year of high school, The company representatives stood up, in the bully offers you a band-aid and an ice pack a space typically used for joyful worship, and but no apology. told half-truths and full lies, talked around the Chemours didn’t apologize. questions, which were submitted beforehand on written cards, and lumped and butchered There was no mea culpa, not even any real and softened by the poor hapless cherub-faced human emotion connecting with the suffering moderator. Chemours representatives let the of the 200 people in attendance. They spout a justified anger of a community, which felt it had bunch of empty phrases, like, “We have over been poisoned for 38 years, slide off them all, a decade of scientific evidence and study that well, like Teflon. It was a complete farce, and it suggests, at the levels we’re talking about, might have been funny if the stakes weren’t so GenX does not cause a health risk.” high—if we all weren’t drinking the water.

Or, “I care deeply about the concerns of this The people who were taking most of the community, and so does the Chemours comheat weren’t the ones responsible for what had pany. You’re important to us.” been happening for 38 years. The people who People can tell when they’re being lied to; made the decisions—which had led to the dethe audience’s attitude was tense, bordering on liberate emissions of a host of horrifying chemical compounds—were probably on a beach downright hostile. Honestly, I thought they besomewhere, with millions of dollars bulging in haved remarkably well. I was expecting pitchtheir swimsuit pockets. The people in front of forks and torches. Instead it was hisses and us were sacrificial lambs, hired to take the heat. boos, shouts of, “You’re defiling the house of The whole Chemours company really is noth- God!” “Shame, shame!” and “What’s more iming but chaff for DuPont, jettisoned to attract the portant to you, people or profit?” public outrage and ire so the mothership can

There were signs: “Brian Long [the plant

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BREAKING THE SILENCE: Paul Kirsch, Chemours’ head of the fluoroproducts division, addresses last week’s town hall. Photo by John Wolfe.

manager] is a Liar and a Puppet” and “Chemours: Chemical Terrorist.” People walked out, uttering, “I can’t take this shit anymore.” Two people were forcibly removed by sheriff’s deputies for shouting questions and being ignored, including Beth Kline-Markesino, who oversees the local Facebook group NC Stop Gen-X in Our Water, and a Fayetteville minister Jonathan Webb.

The last question read was actually one of encore’s—one of only three submitted to be asked, despite the company’s promise they would address every question. “How, given all that has happened in the last year, can you possibly hope to regain the trust of the public?” asked the moderator.

“Good question,” Brian Long said. “I’ve thought a lot about that. You know, I’ve talked about our plans tonight. Somebody earlier mentioned you don’t believe we’ll do these things.

You may question our resolve. I can promise you we will; I believe in my heart and I know that we will. But the reality of it is, you have to watch us. The regulators will regulate us and check on us. We will go out and implement these plans.

So, I’m not asking for your trust. I’m asking you watch us, and then you make your mind up.”

I stood up. “That was my question, and I’d like to follow up.” Every eye in the room turned to me; I felt my heart pounding in my chest. For the first time in a year I had the undivided attention of the chemical company dumping toxic chemicals into my beloved river.

“I have been watching you for the last year,” I said. “And what I’ve seen is coming 38 years too late.” Murmurs of “exactly, exactly” emerged the audience.

“It’s too little, too late, man.”

“Can I maybe just wrap it up?” interjected Paul Kirsch, the president of the fluoroproducts division, the number-three guy in the whole company. “Thank you, everyone, for your participation, and thank you all again for the energy you’ve brought to this meeting...”

They were drumming me out, as they have with everyone else who had asked something tonight. “As I was listening and reflecting,” he continued, “it’s blindingly obvious we have a trust problem.”

“Gee, I wonder why?” I said under my breath.

“It leaves me with a bit of a sad heart here because I feel your anxiety, and I know you can’t have a relationship with anybody if you have no trust. I get all the age-old concerns about what’s been going on for the last 30 years—I honestly can’t speak to this, I have not been with the company but for two years. Since I’ve got here, we’ve done everything we can to put us in a position where we can spend money to make these improvements, and I leave here, as Brian said, with the same resolve and same commitment I spoke of at the beginning—that we will fix the problem. That’s what I can commit to. I’m not asking for your trust. My dad used to tell me, deeds not words, and it’s got to be about deeds. What we committed to is what we will execute. It’ll be a world-class facility. It may sound absurd right now, but my sincere hope is, at one point in the future, you guys are proud to have us in the community again.”

From the audience came laughter and jeers, exhalations of derision, but mostly frustration.

The Chemours people just didn’t get it: They can’t fill our water and air with chemicals for 30 years and expect forgiveness and thankfulness just because they’re forced to stop. One woman, older and maternal-looking, shook her head and spoke for us all.

“Never,” she said. “Never, never, never.”

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Network television on May 16, admitting the idea was “a desperate measure. Before, they’d wait until customers had finished and got up, but now they’re getting cheekier and cheekier.” Customers are on board, saying the pistols are working.

(Maybe they need a Restaurant Cat of their own.) [Nine Network, 5/16/2018]

OOPS!

On May 1, as airmen of the 91st Missile Wing Security Forces traversed the gravel back roads of North Dakota between two of the nuclear missile launch sites they are charged with protecting, the back hatch of their truck fell open, allowing a 42-pound metal box of explosive grenade rounds to fall out. Despite deploying more than 100 airmen to walk the entire 6-mile route the team had driven, The Washington Post reported on May 15, the ammunition still hadn’t been found. The Air Force’s Office of Special Investigations has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the box and has alerted local farmers and oil field vendors in the area that the box could be dangerous if damaged. [The Washington Post, 5/15/2018]

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ANIMAL ANTICS

In Lodi, California, a small black cat took up residence on May 11 on a high ledge near the large outdoor sign of a Chili’s restaurant and thwarted attempts by management, who self-identified as “cat people,” to be rescued. As customers took pictures, Restaurant Cat, as it came to be known, stared down calmly, KTXL TV reported. But when Chili’s employees used a ladder to try to reach it, the cat climbed behind the neon chili pepper and wouldn’t come out, so they left food and water. Presumably it’s keeping the pigeons away. [Fox40 TV, 5/13/2018] Meanwhile, in Perth, Australia, another restaurant has taken a novel approach to a different animal problem: Customers at Hillary’s 3Sheets are being offered water guns to shoot at seagulls, which have been ruining diners’ waterfront meals. “It was bad,” owner Toby Evans told Nine

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ter she hit her face on the dashboard during a car accident in 2013, she told KETV. Multiple doctors told her allergies were the cause, but eventually she was diagnosed with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak -- her brain fluid was leaking into her nasal cavity at the rate of about a half-pint a day.

In early May, Nebraska Medicine rhinologist Dr. Christie Barnes plugged the small BUT, WHY? hole between Jackson’s skull and nostrils Making good on his promise, Welshman with her own fatty tissue, giving Jackson Mark Williams, 43, celebrated his third the relief she had been seeking for years. world snooker championship by conduct[KETV, 5/10/2018] ing the post-match news conference at the AWWWWWW ....

Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, in Six baby squirrels in Elkhorn, Nebrasthe buff. Williams, who beat John Higgins of Scotland on May 7, is the event’s oldest ka, found themselves in a sticky situation winner in 40 years, Reuters noted. “I’m not when their tails became tangled in tree sap going to say anything stupid ... but to be and knotted together in their nest. When a honest if I won this next year, I’d cartwheel man noticed what looked like a six-headed down here naked,” Williams promised. squirrely cluster moving around in a tree, wildlife expert Laura Stastny, executive di[Reuters, 5/8/2018] rector of Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, got the The Daytona Beach International Air- call. Stastny told the Omaha World-Herald port was briefly evacuated early on May that her group sees a case like this every 11 when John Greenwood, 25, caused a year or so. She covered the squirrels with ruckus as he rode around the baggage a towel to calm them and then snipped carousel in the nude, trying to get out onto the fur that held them together. [Omaha the tarmac, reported News4Jax. Sheriff’s World-Herald, 5/17/2018] deputies shocked him with a Taser, to LET ME GET MY CHECKBOOK which he responded: “We gotta get outta The owner of a 15,000-square-foot here, there’s a bomb going to go off. I planted a bomb in the bathroom.” After condo on the 45th floor of the swanky sweeping the airport, officials found no ex- Atelier building in Manhattan is offering plosives, but Volusia County Sheriff Mike the 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom property Chitwood said they did find Greenwood’s for sale -- for $85 million, according to clothes in a backpack hidden in a hole in WNBC. It features the expected appointthe bathroom wall. Described by Chitwood ments -- marble bathrooms, granite kitchas a frequent flyer, Greenwood is known en with stainless steel appliances -- but to local law enforcement, and he admitted the steep price tag also includes some extaking drugs on Thursday night. He faces tras, such as two Rolls-Royce Phantoms, several charges after the incident. [News- a Lamborghini, courtside season tickets 4Jax, 5/11/2018] to the Brooklyn Nets, a summer mansion in the Hamptons, a million-dollar yacht, EASY WAY OUT live-in butler service and ... oh yeah, two Like any resourceful mom, Johanna tickets for a trip to outer space. [WNBC, Giselhall Sandstrom of Kyrkhult, Sweden, 5/17/2018] made lemonade out of lemons after she BRIGHT IDEAS discovered a spelling error in her newly acquired tattoo. Sandstrom had asked A 47-year-old woman from Adrian, the tattoo artist to entwine the names of Michigan, lost her job after she brought her two children, Nova and Kevin, on her laxative-laced brownies to a co-worker’s arm, and it wasn’t until she arrived home going-away party on May 3. Another emthat she realized the tattoo read “Kelvin” ployee of MMI Engineered Solutions in instead of “Kevin.” “My heart stopped Saline tipped off company officials, who and I thought I was going to faint,” Sand- called police. The baker initially denied strom told local newspaper Blekinge Lans putting anything in the brownies, but came Tidning. Removing the tattoo would re- clean after being told the brownies could quire multiple treatments, she learned, be forensically tested. Saline Police Chief so Sandstrom decided instead to change Jerrod Hart told the Ann Arbor News there her 2-year-old son’s name to Kelvin, The had been tension between the baker and Independent reported on May 16. “When the guest of honor, but the nature of the I thought more about it, I realized that spat was not clear. “A lot of times you see no one else has this name,” she said. “It it in movies or TV shows where someone became unique. Now we think it is better tries to do this or play a joke, but it’s very than Kevin.” [The Independent, 5/16/2018] serious,” Hart said. “It’s a criminal act.”

The woman, however, was not charged, WEIRD SCIENCE since no one ate the treats. [Ann Arbor For two years, Kendra Jackson of Oma- News, 5/15/2018] ha, Nebraska, “had a box of Puffs ... everywhere I went,” due to constant sneezing, coughing and nose-blowing that started af-

NEWS>>OP-ED

SCREEN GEMS SUMMIT: Cheers! May we ‘win’ a nuclear-free world BY: MARK BASQUILL

“Y

ou lefties will spin this. But it doesn’t matter. June 12 was the first meeting between any U.S. president and the North Korean leader,” my conservative coffee-shop friend glowed.

“Admit it!”

“I’ll admit it,” I said.

(Trigger warning: If you don’t get satire, just read the closing paragraph.)

“You admit Trump is making the world safer and making America great again?” he pushed.

“I’ll admit I am in fact left-handed,” I countered. “I’ll also admit POTUS 45 has had a successful administration so far.”

My friend nearly spilled his coffee in shock.

“Of course, since January 2017, anything short of nuclear holocaust qualifies as successful,” I clarified.

“You intellectual elites still don’t understand ‘winning!’” His fingers made air quotations on “winning.” “This man is a winner! The real deal. A modern American hero! He deserves a Nobel Prize!”

I picked up my green Chai from the counter, nodded to the barista, and smiled. “Speaking of intellectual elites, last week the American Medical Association adopted sweeping policies to reduce gun violence, including stricter firearms regulations.”

“Typical lefty tactic!” he smiled. “Change the subject when you’re cornered and don’t want to admit our president is redefining ‘awesome’ in America! He’s ‘winning!’”

“Fine,” I raised my tea. “A meeting seems to have taken place that could actually benefit mankind, and I offer a toast to Kim Jong-un and our president! Two like-minded leaders working to make the planet great again! May we all ‘win’ a nuclear-free world!”

As we parted I felt grateful to have chatted.

I also felt guilty for not sharing the truth.

There was no meeting.

There was no meeting between a U.S. president and Kim Jong-un in Singapore on June 12. Maybe if I say it enough times, sort of like Sarah Huckabee Sanders repeating “The president did nothing wrong,” it will become true.

The skeptical among us will need evidence. When we look at facts, it’s hard not to see what Alex Jones saw about the Sandy Hook massacre and our president saw about

Obama’s birth certificate. They saw their “truth.” Events were staged—a giant hoax, a huge deep-state cover-up.

Singapore never happened.

Evidence abounds if you know how to make it.

I work near the airport. I see the Air Force One alternate planes routinely training for emergencies at ILM. There was a huge uptick in training activity in March. There were several black unmarked vans driving unknown persons from the airport to Screen Gems Studios on 23rd Street. On a dreary day in March, I spotted a man looking disturbingly like Alec Baldwin leaving Platypus and Gnome with a very chunky, smiling Asian man.

16 S. Front St. • 910.772.9151 Downtown Wilmington

Such bits of information alone could suggest something. Add to it the weeping Dennis Rodman potcoin video. Someone (I can’t tell you who) told me when Dennis Rodman supposedly met with Kim Jong-un in 201, it definitely could have been Obama. According to another incredibly unnamed source, Kim was impressed with Rodman’s left-handed jump shot.

Lord, they have eyes yet cannot see!

Rodman couldn’t shoot and isn’t even lefthanded! Obama is left-handed and has a decent jumpshot. Rodman plays it too crazy to be anything but a deep, deep-state cover.

Finally, I haven’t spoken with anyone that has actually seen Kim Jong-un’s birth certificate. Have you? That’s not too much to ask, is it? What is the deep state hiding?

The only conclusion any sane citizen can reach is the whole event was filmed here at Screen Gems, along with a fantastic action movie promo shown to Kim, and the Dennis Rodman video. It’s the most film work we’ve had since North Carolina’s own Pat McCrory eviscerated its film industry.

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Wake up, people!

Thus ends the satire.

In reality, I’ve got mixed feelings about the June 12 event. On one hand I’m happy about the historic Singapore meeting. It merits a legitimate toast. On the other hand, it remains to be seen whether it will prove to be a step toward peace or a meeting of like-minded leaders desperate for a photo-op, to reinforce their power and narcissism.

I hope it’s a step toward peace. I hope it allows 45 to keep winning. Because as far as I know, being impeached and convicted of a few felonies doesn’t disqualify anyone from winning a Nobel Peace Prize.

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ARTS>>MUSIC

SOAKED IN BLUES:

Guitarist Jimi King talks about his blues trio’s first run at the Cape Fear Blues Festival trio as life-defining. The format has pushed him to the limits of his ability at every show.

And he loves it.

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

C

ornell West once described our world as being soaked in blues: “a planet where catastrophe and celebration, joy and pain sit side by side.”

With every chord of desperation, there is a touch of hope and harmony mixed with jazz, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll. Thus it’s probably why blues’ influences are noted by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan to the Stones, as well as every other performer at the weekend’s annual Cape Fear Blues Festival. Among them is the Jimi King Trio, who will play at 3 p.m. under the tent at The Rusty Nail on Saturday, June 23.

“The guitar and the art of songwriting are my refuge,” he says. “They are a neverending journey of discovery of myself and the music of yesterday and today.”

With each passing year, his passion grows with audiences and performers he shares the stage with. Influences include many of the usual suspects: genre royals like Albert, Freddie and Earl King, as well as a lot of known and unknown players whose sounds are full of emotion.

“Of course, there’s also the likes of Robert Johnson, T-Bone Walker, Herbert Sumlin, Matt Murphy, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Preston Shannon, Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan,” King lists. “Modern players that have grabbed my attention are Guy King out of Chicago, Matt Schofield from Europe, and the late Sean Costello from Atlanta.”

“I think I fall in line with a lot of blues guitar players of my generation,” King notes.

“Every one of us, I feel, has to be influenced by the great B.B. King, and I am no exception.”

Kicking off this weekend at the Friday night Downtown Sundown concert in Riverfront Park, Slippery Jake and the Bad Brakes will open for The Core (Eric Clapton tribute) at 6:30 p.m. The Billy Walton Band and the Rhythm Bones will play down the road at The Rusty Nail.

Saturday’s events start early with a free blues workshop at Finkelstein’s before Nel Moore Nichols hosts an intimate roundtable with local acoustic blues performers at Ted’s Fun on the River at 1 p.m. (also free). Saturday afternoon performances continue at The Rusty Nail at 3 p.m. and continue with a late-night performance by Coastal Blues at 10 p.m.

The Rusty Nail also will host Sunday festivities, including an all-day blues jam at noon, a guitar giveaway and more.

While it is Jimi King Trio’s first time at the festival, a version of JKT has been to the Rusty Nail before. “I love the area and the people there,” King says. “The other

BLUES TRIO: Jimi King Trio is one of several rockin’ blues outfits heading to the Cape Fear Blues Festival this weekend. Courtesy photo.

bands and performers are amazing. I expect the festival to be a very rewarding experience—and I’m really looking forward to listening to Justin Cody Fox perform right after us.”

The trio, currently made up of King, Ryan Masecar and Matt Kirk, will soon expand with a new member. The blues fest will see the addition of drummer Barrett Sertoma, as well as an appearance by Dillon Partin for the first time on bass.

“They are excited for the opportunity and I am honored to be joining them on stage,” King tells. “Basically, [we’re] trying our best to make [audiences] have a dynamic emo-

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tional musical experience. Oh, and some fun, feel-good rocking blues shuffles, too.”

King and company are based out of Raleigh-Durham, where blues and roots is alive and well. He credits it most to the Triangle Blues Society and a vast pool of talented veteran and up-and-coming musicians filling the demand.

“We have a great blues venue in Durham called The Blue Note Grill where you can catch great national touring acts every week,” King continues. “There are a growing fan base of blues aficionados, especially in the Durham area, and there is a blues dance club here that creates a great atmosphere for live music.”

While JKT offers riveting covers, including Black Crowes’ “Hard to Handle,” festival-goers will hear a few originals, in which the band blends their staple sounds of raw Texas shuffle with gritty guitar and a rhythm section. Their sound ranges on the spectrum, with always a few staples that tend to get a reaction from a crowd, such as “Tried To Tell You”— a cautionary tale about the perils of excess and blind ambition.

“We will also play a newer, edgier riffbased tune called ‘Merica’ that started of with another name but morphed an expression of the state of today’s sociopolitical climate,” King adds. “An album tentatively named ‘Just Keep Trying’ is on the works.”

DETAILS:

Cape Fear Blues Festival

Featuring Jimi King Trio and more June 22-24 The Rusty Nail 1310 S. 5th Ave. (And other various locations) Free and TBD King has been playing professional guiwww.thejimikingtrio.com tar for about a decade now, but describes performing blues-based music in a power www.capefearblues.org

A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

40 BEERS ON TAP

#TAPTUESDAY...THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK: $3 SELECT PINTS & TEAM TRIVIA Outdoor Concert Series

THURSDAY, JUNE 21 HANK BARBEE FRIDAY, JUNE 22 L SHAPE LOT DUO SATURDAY, JUNE 23 OVERTYME 7324 Market Street • 910-821-8185 www.ogdentaproom.com OPEN 7 DAYS AWEEK

AGGRESSIVE YET MELODIC: All the way from San Antonio comes Tex-Mex punk rock band Piñata Protest ready to ignite crowds with their wildly eclectic, accordion powered Mexican/rock rhythms at Morning Glory Coffeehouse June 24 at 8 p.m. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20

THURSDAY, JUNE 21

—NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.; 910-978-7660

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Bubbles ‘N Blooms (6pm; $10) Open Mic Night (6pm; Free)

—Tidal Creek Cooperative, 5329 Oleander Dr.

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

Mykel Barbee Live (6pm; Free; Singer) Riverfront Music Series (6pm; Free) —Marina Grill, 18 Harnett St.

Mark Teachey (6:30pm; $12-$17; Singer)

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

—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St; 910- 395-5999

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

Striking Copper Trio (6:30pm; Free; Folk)

David Childers (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter)

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St. Unit F —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Karaoke Wednesdays (8pm; Free)

—Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr. —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Acoustic Blues Jam (7pm; $3)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 910-251-1301

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

Poolside Live Music (6:30pm; Free; Indie)

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Ent. (7:30pm; Free)

—Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd;

Trivia w/ Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free)

—Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 11 Van Campen Blvd.

Al DiMarco (7pm; Free; Accordion, Piano) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S Front Street

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

Open Mic Night (7:30pm; Free)

—The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

Pineapple-Shaped Lamps (8pm; $10; Comedy) —The Rooftop Bar, 21 N. Front St. (5th Floor)

Fireworks by the Sea (8:45 pm; Free)

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Madd Hatters (9pm; $7; Ska Punk)

—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22

Kim Disco & T’Geaux Boys (6pm; Free; Folk) —The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

Chris & Jenny Pearson (6pm; Free; Acoustic) —The Joyce, 1174 Turlington Ave.

The Core ‘Eric Clapton Tribute’ (6:30pm; Free) —Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR FRIDAY MONDAY DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Cosmopolitan $4 Select Appetizers 1/2 Off after MONDAY 5pm in bar and patio areas Watermelon Martini $6.50 DAYSeasonal Big Domestic22oz.

Draft Domestic Beers $2 Draft SamALL Adams Blue Pool Martini $6$5 Pizzas Bottles $3 TUESDAY TUESDAYSATURDAY 1/2 Off SelectLIVE Bottles of Wine IN THE Peach BAR Tea Shiner $6 JAzz Absolut Dream $5 22oz Deschutes Half Price Bottles of Wine Black Butte $ 50$5 Porter NC CraftAbsolut Bottles $3 2 Dream $5 • Pacifico 22oz Weeping Willow Wit WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Beer $5 1/2 Off Nachos after 5pm in bar andMiller patio Light areas Pints $150 Coronoa/ SUNDAY $ 50 Domestic Pints $1.50Lite All 2 $6 after 5pm Corona Bottles Flat Breads $ in bar and patio Corona/Corona Lt. $2.50 Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 areas Bloddy Mary $4 16oz Hi WireAmerican Lager Draft $4 THURSDAY Domestic Pints $1.50 Margaritas on the Rocks $4.50 $ Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller 5 $5 White Russians THURSDAY

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Poolside Live Music (6:30pm; Free; Rock) —Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd.

Luxuriant Sedans (6:30pm; Free; Blues Rock) —Fort Fisher Rec. Area, 1000 Loggerhead Rd.

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

Offering a variety of craft beer, ciders and wine

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

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THURSDAY

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

MONDAY

$2 Select Domestic • $3 Draft $4 Flavored Bombs 1/2 Price Apps Live Music from Tony and Adam TUESDAY

$3 Fat Tire & Voo Doo $5 Jameson • $2 Tacos Pub Trivia on Tuesday Live music from Rebekah Todd WEDNESDAY

$2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Wells, 1/2 price bottles of wine $2 off a dozen oysters Live music from Jeremy Norris

$3 Miller Lite $4 Deep Eddy Lemon Drop shots $5 Deep Eddy Grapefruit and Soda All floors open SUNDAY

$3 Corona/ Corona lt • $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary Live music from L-Shape Lot duo 3pm and Clay Crotts 8pm

Eddie Ift (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

Reggae Festivus (7pm; Free)

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

Rebekah Todd & More (7:30pm; Free; Folk) —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

James Jarvis (8pm; Free; Jazz)

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Zion Rootz Live (4pm; Free; Reggae)

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon $2.75 Michelob Ultra $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open

Frances Dey (7pm; Free; Singer-Dancer)

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 723 N. 4th St.

Lowdown South (8pm; Free; Country) $3.75 Hay Bale Ale

$3.75 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

Pineapple-Shaped Lamps (8pm; $10; Comedy) —The Rooftop Bar, 21 N. Front St (5th Floor)

$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

$3.75 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

$3.75 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

—Lazy Pirate, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd; 910-742-8055

$5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

Haley Blanc (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Live Music (9pm; Free; Rock)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Slippery Jakes & the Bad Brakes (9:30pm; Free; Rock, Blues)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

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• Bar games • Free popcorn machine

Ch eers!

Trivia Night & FREE Wings Every Tuesday @ 9pm Sip & Spell Adult Spelling Bee Every Wednesday @ 9pm Free Hot Dog Station and Pot Luck Every Sunday 106 N 2nd Street

(Located next to 2nd Street parking deck) Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri. 2:00pm-2:00am Sat. & Sun. noon-2:00 am

KARAOKE

w/DJ Damo, 9PM

Michael Eakins Live (3pm; Free; Folk)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.;

Lilac 94 and More (4pm; $3; Harp)

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

17 South (4pm; Free; Southern)

—The Joyce, 1174 Turlington Ave.

Live Music (6:30pm; Free; Rock, Folk)

$ 50

—Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd.

Thursday ________________________________________

Austin Miller (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter)

8:00 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS

Eddie Ift (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

2 KILLIANS • $400 MAGNERS

TRIVIA

Friday & Saturday __________________________

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

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

LIVE MUSIC

Soul R-Fusion Duo (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

$ 00

—Beale St. Barber Shop, 710 S.17th St.

Sunday ___________________________________________

Ecstatic Dance (7pm; $8-$12; Yoga)

9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. • $4 MIMOSA’S

Gene Gregory (7:30pm; Free; Country)

2 BUD & BUD LIGHTS

BREAKFAST BUFFET

—Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St. —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.

(as little as $29 a week!)

Call 791-0688 Deadline every Thurs., noon!

Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)

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

Sunday School Underground (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-763-2223

Piñata Protest (8pm; $9; Punk Rock)

—Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

MONDAY, JUNE 25

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

Open Mic w/ James Jones (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Raleigh Boychoir in Concert (7pm; Free)

—Grace United Methodist, 401 Grace St.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Comedy Bingo (6pm; $2)

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

Family Night (6:30pm; Free; Kid’s Activities)

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very!’ (7pm; Free)

—Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Trivia Night (7pm; Free)

—The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

Bacha Tuesday (8pm; $15-$25; Bachata Class)

—The Studio Collective, 5629 Oleander Dr., Ste.106

Zumba Fitness (6pm; $7)

—Babs McDance, 6782 Market St.

Pride Fest w/ Live Music (7pm; Free; Folk, Rock) —Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr., Ste. 100

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Open Mic Night (6pm; Free)

—Tidal Creek Cooperative, 5329 Oleander Dr.

Poolside Live Music (6:30pm; Free; Acoustic)

Pineapple-Shaped Lamps (8pm; $10; Comedy)

Will McBride Group (6:30pm; Free; Rock)

Time Sawyer (8pm; Free; Folk)

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

Brett Johnson Trio (9pm; Free; Blues)

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz)

—The Rooftop Bar, 21 N. Front St (5th Floor) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

—Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd.

—Fort Fisher Rec. Area, 1000 Loggerhead Rd. —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

YOB w/ Bell Witch & Toke (9pm; $15-$18; Metal) Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St.

—Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 11 Van Campen Blvd.

Blind Justice (9:30pm; Free; Classic Rock)

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Acoustic)

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

Bloodnote & Ration Card (7pm; $5)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

Dead Rotten (1pm; Free; Punk Rock)

—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

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

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS

Pure Fiyah (3pm; Free; Reggae)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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—Lazy Pirate, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd; 910-742-8055

Rock & Roll Dance Party! (8pm; Free)

—Lazy Pirate, 701 N. Lake Prk Blvd.; 910-742-8055

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS

—Embassy Suites by Hilton, 9 Estell Lee Place

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379 —Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

Boe Edens (7pm; Free; Country)

—Liberty Tavern, 7976 Market St.

Improv Night (8pm; $3)

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

Al DiMarco (7pm; Free; Accordion, Piano) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

presents the 23rd annual

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

Cape Fear Blues Festival

SHOWSTOPPERS

JUNE 22-24, 2018

JEFF FETTERMAN BAND, Sat. 6/23 @ The Rusty Nail

DEFYING EXPECTATIONS: Rapper and monologist Dessa will present some unapologetic new tracks at Cat’s Cradle on Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Courtesy photo NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE N DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 6/21: Andy McKee 6/22: Paul Thorn Band 6/23: GROOVE 8: Album Release 6/25 Blac Rabbit 6/27: Algiers w/ Patois 6/28: Maxi Priest 6/29: Tribute to Women of Music THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 6/22: Rumours 6/23: Method Man and Redman 6/24: Thunder From Down Under 6/29: Dipset 6/30: Blac Youngsta THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 6/22: The Stranger - Tribue to Billy Joel 6/25: Jesse McCartney 6/26: Aly & AJ w/ Rainsford 6/30: QC Metal Fest MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 6/20: Devastation on the Nation 6/23: The Walls Group 6/27: Blac Rabbit w/ Sun Parade 6/28: They Say I’m Different 6/29: Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads

RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 6/23: Band Together Ft. Walk the Moon 6:23: American Aquarium 6/29: Rebelution

THE RHYTHM BONES, Fri. 6/22 @ The Rusty Nail

NEL MOORE NICHOLS, Sat. 6/23 @ Ted’s Acoustic Blues

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 6:20: Red Not Chili Peppers 6/22: David Allan Coe 6:28: Money Power Respect Tour 6/29: Chad Prather 6:30: Yacht Rock Review CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 6/21: Manchester Orchestra (SOLD OUT) 6/23: Dessa 6/24: Rozalind MacPhail 6/28: Forth Wanderers 6/29: The Chorus Project 6/30: Tha MATS THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 6/20: Hobo Johnson 6/21: Slice of Life Comedy 6/22: Anthony Jeselnik 6/23: Judah Friedlander 6/27: The Supplier 6/29: Appetite for Destruction

BILLY WALTON BAND FRI. 6/22 @ The Rusty Nail

JON MCDONALD Fri.-Sat., 6/23-24 @ The Rusty Nail

ALSO PERFORMING: Slippery Jake & The Bad Brakes, Bob Sartanaro & Spider Mike Bochey, Jimi King Trio, Justin Cody Fox, Coastal Blues, and more!

EVENTS: Downtown Sundown Concert with The Core: Eric Clapton Tribute, All-Day Blues Jam at The Rusty Nail, Blues Workshop at Finkelstein Music, Guitar Giveaway, and more!

Tickets: www.capefearblues.org or call Rusty Nail, 910-251-1888.

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MATERIAL AND IMMATERIAL:

Painter Joanne Geisel and ceramicist Brian Evans contemplate inspiration in ‘Pathways to Understanding’

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BY: JAMES MCCRAE

lmost every artist inevitably uses his or her medium to consider the unknown, to achieve a sharper grasp on the nature of being. Whether it’s a greater understanding of self, society or sublime, the road taken by the artist to achieve understanding is the greater understanding in and of itself. In keeping with the sense of yearning for knowledge through creativity, Art in Bloom Gallery’s latest exhibit, “Pathways to Understanding,” features a range of paintings by Joanne Geisel and new pottery work of Brian Evans. Each piece on display represents the footsteps in each artist’s enlightenment, with every brushstroke and thrown pot.

Both artists found themselves in North Carolina after honing their respective skills in college; Geisel hails from New York and Evans, from Pennsylvania. Fostered by the coastal environment, both artists’ creativity surged. Each took up art as a full-time gig, whether actively creating or teaching their crafts. In keeping with the theme of “Pathways to Understanding,” Geisel and Evans focused on the ways their art led them to purpose. Wilmington’s coastal setting helps their various inspirations. In particular, Geisel explores the nature of humanity by painting realistic and immaterial vantages.

“These paintings are pathways to understanding our purpose in the universe to the source—God, or whatever you want to call it,” she explains. “Just recently I completed the series about man’s relationship to the universe. The paintings begin with lines and shapes, and then colors are added. All elements have meaning. You can see by the titles ‘Evolution of Man,’ ‘The Big Bang,’ and ‘Choices of the Cosmos.’”

Geisel’s paintings display a particularly

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adept hand, equally competent in the realms of realism and abstraction. Her landscapes range from bold, impasto brushwork, to evoke heavy waves crashing along the coast, to carefully controlled applications of tones and shadows that breathe life into a marsh at sunset. Colors range from subdued grey shades to luscious blues and vivid yellows of sun-scorched Cape Fear as the sun sets behind it.

But landscapes aren’t the only sights to behold. The exhibition marks the first showing of Geisel’s abstract work. Her reliance on color places her abstracts slightly more toward color-field than abstract-expressionist; still, her work remains unique in scope. Square canvases are coated entirely with fragmented planes of flat colors, and integrate with one another in fractured shapes that eschew representation and focus on interactions between symbolically-charged colors. The chance to fully imbue her work with symbolism is what led Geisel to take up abstract painting despite her love for landscapes.

“It’s because of the message I wanted to portray,” she offers. “There’s more symbolism in in the lines, shapes and colors. Gold represents God, green represents plants and animals, and violet represents mankind. The shapes and colors all have meaning.”

Geisel’s attention to color becomes clear when many of the same hues in her landscapes are on heightened display in her abstracts. Suddenly, interactions between colors take on a whole new meaning—violet shows up as subtle shadows in her rivers and skies and again in her abstract representations of mankind fractured within (and sometimes fracturing) its color-field surroundings.

Geisel’s notion of color theory, as well as range of painting techniques, comes from her training in art education—a specialty before she dedicated herself to painting. she continues to teach painting as a faculty member at Cameron Art Museum, and through occasional workshops at Hannah Block Community Center and Leland Cultural Arts Center.

She adores plein-air painting—unsurprising, given the vivacity of her landscape paintings.

Aside from its air of freshness, values within the discipline challenge her.

“It’s always fresh and new because everything changes,” Geisel exclaims. “The light and colors change as you’re standing out there. You only have two hours because, after things start changing too much, you work small and fast. The work that one does outside helps you in your studio work, and vice-

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FORCES OF TRANSFORMATION: Joanne with cellular gaping holes perforating clay Geisel explores relationships of mankind, nature textures that fold in upon each other. They and divinity in her vivid abstract paintings. seem simultaneously seamless and distinctly Courtesy photo.

versa. When you work in the studio, you have more time to contemplate, experiment with colors, and layering of colors. But outside it’s really more immediate. You have to act quickly, plan quickly, and get your values right.”

On the more tactile side of “Pathways to Understanding” are Evans’ ceramic vases and bowls. Anyone acquainted with Art in Bloom’s past exhibitions should be no stranger to Evans’ stoneware. He’s known for unique glazes often mimicking familiar coastal sights of salt-encrusted surfaces and natural seaglass. However, his new work plays equally new tricks on the eyes, with vases that seem impossibly made. At certain angles there appears to be cubist paintings of vases rather than anything explicitly tangible. It is most notable in a series of bisected vases that seem to be sliced cleanly apart, with each section slowly sliding away from the other. Other vessels appear as a conglomerate of disassociated organic forms,

take shape as a vase only in afterthought.

Perhaps questioning the nature of reality, as well as art’s place in reality, is another pathway to understanding in this exhibit.

Don’t miss the show at Art in Bloom Gallery, which hosts a closing reception during Fourth Friday Gallery Walk on June 22.

Among festivities will be a raffle for one of Geisel’s paintings, with proceeds going to New Hanover High School’s band program, to help kids who cannot afford to participate in music.

DETAILS:

Pathways to Understanding

Featuring works by Joanne Geisel and Brian Evans Closing reception June 22, 6–9 p.m.

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PLAY PALS:

Local artists band together over art, food, fun, and charitable give-back

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More important are the numbers coming out of the center’s soup kitchen annually: They serve 70,000 hot meals to the hungry, which comes down to around 500 meals a day. Ten percent of art sales will go to Good Shepherd, as will 10 percent of Port City Que food truck’s sales. The truck will be parked outside of Wabi Sabi Friday night for folks to enjoy dinner.

BY: SHEA CARVER

’ve got her work hanging in my kitchen, in my mom’s kitchen,” Kelly Sweitzer of The Pepper Mill Shop says of folk artist Candy Pegram. Sweitzer, known for her food-pun-producing art, met Pegram in 2015 at the Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival—though, she was familiar with her work long before. It wasn’t until they started sharing studio space at Wabi Sabi Warehouse they began a friendship and working relationship, which will be highlighted in their first show together on Friday night, titled “Funny Folk Food Show.”

“People can come out to our show, have some good laughs, take a piece of local art home, and actually help with feeding the hungry right in here in our town,” Pegram says.

Living in a town that has high capacity of artistic output and support, made up of people who also believe in cultivating empathy and community give-back, has Sweitzer and Pegram grateful to survive as full-time creators.

The profession has its rewards despite its downfalls, like any other job.

“When you look at Candy’s work, you automatically become happy,” Sweitzer says, “because you see a camper under the stars that makes you think of a wonderful childhood memory, or you see your very favorite food item and smile. Her ability to evoke that kind of happiness, instantly, is truly amazing.”

Pegram’s work showcases a bevy of simplistic drawings, emoted in all sorts of colors, primary or otherwise, on rustic wood.

From a 3-inch-by-3-inch woodblock of a camera, to a 7-inch-by-10-inch of an old Joe smoking a cigarette, to a taco to a rocket ship to a monkey, the simplicity draws viewers back to the whimsy of childlike perception. In “Funny Folk Food Show,” Pegram will include imagery of fainting goats, summertime and food, of course. From a large KitKat to a big Dorito, go-to snacks are represented. But so is carnival fare and ... Michaelangelo? And I’m not talking about the famed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

“On some pieces, I really stretched the imagination,” Pegram tells. “For one I decided to recreate a famous Michelangelo painting, except using corn dogs as my muse. My hope is crowds will flock and feel as if they are at the Sistine Chapel when standing under it.”

Pegram spends about five or six hours in the studio daily. It’s her creative world where she can get away and tinker to create work for the eight festivals a year she attends. She also has an art push cart she takes out on occasion for local pop-ups, and she runs an Etsy shop for buyers to purchase work at any time. “I also love it when people come directly to my studio,” she explains. “It’s honestly the best way to see all of my art.”

It’s the place where Pegram and Sweitzer fill their workdays with laughter. Such camaraderie will be apparent in their first duel show.

WOMEN FOLK: Kelly Sweitzer and Candy Pegram will host a dual art show on Friday night at the Wabi Sabi Warehouse to benefit Good Shepherd Center.

Photo by Katrina Knight

“Candy is a total goof, and if I spend too much time around her, I start to sound waaaay more Southern than I am.” Sweitzer teases.

“We have fun in Wabi Sabi, constantly back and forth between each other’s spaces, and also the backyard. She put up a badminton net, which will 100-percent be up at the opening. Bring bug spray.”

Sweitzer’s Pepper Mill Shop has garnered quite the following in its four-year infancy. She and her husband, Charlie, make sure paintings, magnets, totes, and onesies are at all local festivals and out-of-town events. In 2016, they participated in 110.

“Sometimes we set up in different cities on the same day,” Sweitzer notes. “Charlie’s support, be it handling events or bringing me dinner late night at the studio, is crucial to my general well-being, and therefore helps me be successful.”

Whether doing local farmers markets or larger out-of-town events, the work is neverending. Sweitzer can be found in her studio daily from 11 a.m. on; leading up to bigger festivals, she often pulls 13-hour shifts.

“Design, execution, accounting, social media—you name it, I’m doing it,” she says. “I have to stay organized to be successful. I just

got my first planner that I actually write in with a real-life pen, and it’s been amazing.

“I totally respect her work and work ethic,” Pegram praises. “She is a hustler, always working—it’s impressive.”

For “Funny Folk...” Sweitzer will debut 16 new food puns. One was created for her good friends Stacey McPherson and husband Brian, who are opening Crust Kitchen and Cocktails, a grilled-cheese sandwich shop, on Princess Street in coming weeks.

“It says, ‘Another one bites the crust,’” Sweitzer quips. “I also have a large piece that combines Ms. Pac Man and a ‘90s hip-hop song reference. I mean, you can’t lose.”

Sweitzer has upped the ante on her art work, also sold on Etsy, by utilizing new construction methods. When hung, the work seems to float.

“Until now, pieces have been hung with aluminum swages, eye hooks and picture wire from the top, giving them a light industrial feel,” she explains. “All hardware being hidden on the new works, in addition to the new floating effect, gives them a more modern feel.”

Aside from tantalizing viewers’ taste buds with paintings—and quenching their thirsts with wine and beer—the artists will donate partial proceeds from the show to the Good Shepherd Center. “Just so happens Candy’s partner, Katrina [Knight], is the executive director of Good Shepherd, so it was an easy choice,” Sweitzer says.

“When the economy is thriving, people are more likely to spend money on nonessentials,” Pegram says. “So for me art sales go down when people feel they need to guard their money a little more. I do miss the robust film industry; it had a definite trickle-down effect on people like me.”

Sweitzer worked in the film industry as a scenic artist locally before it up and packed most of its crew and money to Georgia four years ago. While the lack of work was problematic at the onset, it also invigorated her new career as an artist.

“I actually started creating my first pieces in the Mill Shop, which is where the name ‘The Pepper Mill Shop’ came from,” she says. Fast forward to today and Sweitzer remains awestruck by her luck.

“I can’t believe I get to do this for a living: Make people laugh,” she notes. “I’ve got the best job in the world. The way I’ve gone about getting to do it some may say is crazy. We constantly travel for festivals and part of this strange, wonderful gypsy vendor tribe.”

DETAILS:

Funny Folk Food Show

Art works by Candy Pegram and Kelly Sweitzer Opening: June 22, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Wabi Sabi Warehouse 19 N. 9th St. Show hangs through July 20

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One-man show “Escape into Plein Air” features Robert Rigsby. The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks. Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.

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

Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated 19th-century horse stable and presents an eclectic mix of original art by emerging and established artists. Join us for our featured exhibit “Pathways to Understanding: Paintings by Joanne Geisel & New Ceramics by Brian Evans” through June 23rd. Both artists are exhibiting new work: traditional and abstract paintings by Joanne Geisel in conjunction with new sculptural work by ceramist, Brian Evans. In addition to our monthly featured exhibit, view our collection of original paintings, ceramics, sculpture, collage, mobiles, jewelry, photography, and mixed media. Art in Bloom Gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights including Friday, June 22nd.

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In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current exhibits include: “Archival Ink Transfer Prints by Bob Bryden” and “Photography by (Joe) P. Wiegmann” at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th Street. Meet the artists on Wednesday, June 27th, 6-8 pm at a free champagne toast and reception.

“Unearthed: Landscape Paintings by Topher Alexander and Kirah Van Sickle”

at Pinpoint Restaurant,114 Market Street.

Meet the artists on Wednesday, July 11th, 6-8 pm at a free champagne toast and reception.

“Reflexiones de Costa a Costa (Reflections: Coast to Coast)” by Carolina Corona at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Street through July 3, 2018.

“Waking from Dreams: Paintings by Mark Gansor” at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street through October 15, 2018.

(or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com

New Elements has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985. The gallery is honored to welcome Wilmington artist and CFCC professor James L. Williams to the gallery.

Williams combines his formal art training from the UNCG, with his fascination with cartography and architecture to create contemporary mixed-media art. Reminiscent of Wasily Kandinsky and Paul Klee, he approaches his practice as an artist, designer, and map-maker to combine vibrant, layered color and multiple dimensions to recreate the places he visits. “Making Maps: A Revisit” runs through June 16.

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

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“Art of Nature” photography exhibit at the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery will display the work of three artists who have chosen unique ways to show their passion for nature. The exhibit begins with an opening reception during the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, June 22, 6pm, and a closing reception on Friday, July 27,6-9pm.

Artists will host Coffee, Croissants & Conversation on Saturday, July 7, 10am3pm. Incorporating photographic tools and techniques developed in the early 1800s ranging to modern times, Victoria Paige, Guy Pushée and Melissa Wilgis present three unique perspectives on nature photography. Since this nature photography exhibit is taking place just steps away from the Cape Fear River, a portion of the sales will be donated to Cape Fear River Watch.

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EXPO 216 216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com

Expo 216’s one-year expositions are theme-driven, currently addressing Death & Dying. Works by local artists, including Joan McLoughlin, Niki Hildebrand, and Janette Hopper, are on display. Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care and Hair Work provide an educational element.

Expo 216 is a supporter of the Wilmington music scene and provides live music during Fourth Friday Gallery Night.

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SALTY TONGUE:

Celia Rivenbark takes comedy to new levels at TheatreNOW’s debut of ‘Southern Fried Bitch’ BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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elia Rivenbark is box-office gold for TheatreNOW. The columnist-turnedplaywright has offered up three years of box-office sellouts at the dinner theatre. Past shows have been inspired by and based around her columns and books.

But this year she and Kevin Parker turn the tables and bring to the stage “Southern Fried Bitch,” a plot-driven, original comedy, directed by Beth Swindell with original music by local musician Catesby Jones.

Nee Nichols (Elizabeth Michaels) is the host of a cooking show, which features her cooking for her family. Therefore, she forces her husband, Nick (Ken Campbell) and her two children, Neah (Ashlynn Butrovich) and Nathan (Kai Knight), to play the roles of a perfectly happy, contented, Hallmarkcard family. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Actually, Nichols is quite an unpleasant and awful person. Her normal conversation is a series of complaints and threats, laced with profanity and sarcastic put-downs, and spiced with the occasional broad and obvious sexual innuendo.

Nick is dumb as a post and can’t resist hitting on any woman within 5 miles.

Neah is an unpleasant, self-absorbed teenager, with an addiction to her phone.

Perhaps my favorite joke in Act 1 was Knight walking past Michaels and commenting he was leaving to get high. “I know,” she responds without missing a beat. And that is pretty much Nathan for Act 1: a stoner committing to killing the few cells he had.

Trying to hold all the chaos and misery together is Seth (Jay Zedah), a truly overworked production assistant and camera guy. Nee’s show has good ratings on the Food Network, so now she has a shot at “Iron Chef.” If it all holds together, then maybe the misery might have been worth it. But maybe not. Nee is uncontrollably jealous of Rose Ravenel (Erin Hunter), a younger, prettier, kinder, up-and-coming Food Network star. Triggered on a variety of levels, Nee lets loose with a career-ending creed.

Notice a real-life trend? Yes, the show echoes Paula Dean’s missteps from a few years ago.

And that’s just the beginning. It get’s cra-

zier and crazier.

lemon meringue pie: tangy, sweet and with meringue that melted in my mouth. Sigh. It was a perfect end to a memorable evening.

After losing her job and visible means to support her family, Nee launches a public access televangelism program to sell sin-scrubbing sponges— once again utilizing her family as the window dressing for her fake religious mania.

DETAILS:

Southern Fried Bitch

Then the kids launch their own counter plot.

Then everything gets weird.

This is Celia like audiences have never before seen. She’s usually sarcastic, sometimes caustic, and frequently has putdowns that are like a page out of a sorority manual. Yet, she has veered into a land of satire that is ... surprising. For a plot arc, it is not what I expected when I sat down, but it paid off in the end.

Rivenbark clearly knows her audience.

There are a lot of shows I have been to where older patrons frown and complain about four-letter words and sexual references. The man next to me at “Other Desert Cities” spent all of intermission lamenting the curse words in what’s otherwise a brilliant, powerful, evocative script. Every time Michaels cursed, insulted someone or hurtled an epithet at TheatreNOW, audience members over 50 went wild. Adult situations indeed. Somehow Rivenbark gets away with it, wherein other playwrights have not.

Michaels’ journey as Nee is pretty believable—she goes to some surprising places and convinces every step of the way. The highest praise I can give her is I do not ever want to meet her character in real life or have to spend a meal seated next to her.

Of course, the idea that another woman is jealous of the gorgeous Erin Hunter is just not surprising. The character of Rose Ravenel would be rage-inducing to try to compete with. In the context of this crazy family, she is a breath of calm and reason that makes every moment she is on stage a delight.

The remarkably talented Catesby Jones composed and performed a series of songs that illustrate the links in the story. Now, I would cross the street just to listen to Jones perform. Really, the man is a witty lyricist with a beautiful voice and gifted ear for melody. Combined with the exposition Celia gave him to work with,

BREAKING BREAD: The cast of ‘Southern Fried Bitch,’ (l. to r.): Erin Hunter, Ken Campbell, Elizabeth Michaels, Ashlynn Butrovich, Kai Knight, and Jay Zedah Photo by Zach Hanner

Through July 28 Fri.-Sat. only, 7 p.m.; doors, 6 p.m.

Tickets $20 (show-only) - $46 (served with threecourse dinner) TheatreNOW 19 S. 10th St. theatrewilmington.com Warning: Adult language and situations

it’s sort of like Tom Lehr writing a musical about the Kardashians.

TheatreNOW is a dinner theatre, so a play about a cooking show blends pretty organically with Chef Denise Gordon’s menus.

Over the last six years, she has changed my mind about many foods. I am notoriously a difficult and picky eater. My mother would be stunned at the list of foods Gordon has gotten me to try and even like—and more so eat on a reoccurring basis. “Southern Fired Bitch” had me confronting deviled eggs. They were one of my father’s favorite foods. If ever there was a faculty potluck luncheon, it was what he asked my mother to make for him to bring—with the understanding she would make an extra baker’s dozen for him to enjoy at home. I have tried deviled eggs exactly twice in my life: once at home and it did not go well, and once at TheatreNOW, with eggs stuffed with pimiento cheese. (Wait, that’s an option?

How come nobody told me this before?)

Gordon wins. I am onboard.

I opted for the portobello mushroom and sweet potato “Hot Brown“ cornpone stack. If a portobello’s involved, I am at full attention.

Gordon put together an interesting layered dish with housemade corncakes, portobello mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes.

The whole thing is smothered in a tangy cheese sauce and served with a side of fried potatoes and pickled vegetables. Holy cow!

I could eat it every night of the week. But the pièce de résistance was dessert. Gordon presented every diner with an individual

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ARTS>>FILM

UNINSPIRED SEQUEL:

films this week

‘Ocean’s 8’ tries to play it too cool but brings nothing new to the table

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BY: ANGHUS

Reboots are fine when they bring something new to the equation. The problem: So many of the repackaged stories are cut-andpaste endeavors and never really bring anything new. “Oceans 8” is a perfect example of an uninspired sequel.

FEMME HEIST: ‘Ocean’s 8’ is a step in the “Oceans 8” is a lackluster and often lazy right direction in diversity, but that’s about it. sequel that never quite captures the fun of Courtesy image.

2001’s “Ocean’s 11” remake, in spite of a very game cast of talented actresses. San- play everything so cool it becomes an emodra Bullock is Debbie Ocean, Danny Ocean’s tionally inert experience, like the popular kid younger sister (sigh). Apparently, everyone in in high school who everyone was in awe the family is a heist-planning grifter with supe- of because nothing seemed to faze him. I rior stealing skills. After serving five-plus years gravitated toward characters like Helana in jail, Debbie gets out and has only one thing Bonham Carter’s disintegrating fashion deon her mind: making mad bank and getting signer because it felt like she was emotionrevenge. The revenge part involves her ex- ally connected to the success of the heist. boyfriend, Claude (Richard Armitage), who Sandra Bullock is a fine actress, but her ratted her out to police and got her put behind version of playing it cool bored the hell out of me. I never felt invested in her journey or bars in the first place. her half-baked revenge scheme.

Apparently, Debbie has spent her time in There’s some fun in the film. Director Gary prison planning the perfect heist; stealing a Ross manages to create a very brisk caper Cartier diamond necklace worth $150 milflick that brings out occasional chemistry lion from the famous Met Gala. Like the other films in the series, Debbie has to put together between the cast. I wouldn’t call “Oceans a super-tight and somewhat eccentric crew of 8” a bad film, but it never deviates from the thieves, liars and fashion designers to pull off formula or adds anything new to the equaa seemingly impossible con job. There’s Lou tion. The movie is a soft-reboot, much like (Cate Blanchett), who thinks the whole thing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” and boris crazy, but comes along for the ride anyway. rows so much from the original it never feels Nine Ball (Rihanna) is the world’s most ridicu- as if it has its own story. At the same time, lously attractive computer-hacking genius. it feels like the fourth film in the “Ocean’s” There’s a sleight-of-hand expert, Constance, series and would have been just as boring played by (and I had to double-check this had they gone in a new direction for the lead while writing the review) Awkwafina. Did they roles. While the movie is a step in the right run out of stage names? Was Dasani taken? direction for representation, it would be nice if overall it was good.

Once the crew is assembled, they begin There was one bit at the end that gave me to put together a plan which centers around a good chuckle. After the heist is completed, uber-bitch actress Daphne Kluger (Anne Hathaway). She is by far the highlight of the and our criminals have banked millions of movie in terms of sheer, fearless joy—mainly dollars, a montage shows what they’ve done because she’s the one who seems to be hav- with the money. One goes to Paris, a couple ing the most fun. For a heist film, “Oceans 8” open their own businesses, one takes a posiis strangely joyless. There’s an attempt to tion of power in the industry where they once

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June 20 (additional 4 p.m. screening on June 20): Screening “Foxtrot.” A grieving father experiences the absurd circumstances around the death of his son in this latest critical reflection on military culture from Israeli filmmaker Samuel Maoz (Lebanon). Michael and Daphna Feldmann (Lior Ashkenazi and Sarah Adler) have barely begun to accept the horrific news about their son, when they discover that all is not what it seems. (Rated R, 113 min.)

ollywood gets its fair share of derision from movie fans for their lack of originality. We’re living in the franchise era of film, wherein a majority of studio films have to be at least 68-percent recycled ingredients or it can’t be manufactured. Personally, I’m getting used to the new normal, but I’m not exactly enjoying it.

And, no! Just because the main cast of caper-happy criminals is made up of women doesn’t constitute “something new.”

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had none. It felt as if the moral of the story was, “Your dreams can come true when you steal a whole bunch of money.” It felt like a polished public service announcement for unbridled capitalism. To be fair, that was kind of the point of every “Ocean’s” movie (i.e. “Get that paper, boy”). For some reason, when packaged as a message of empowerment, it comes across a little more empty.

DETAILS: Ocean’s 8

Rated PG-13 Directed by Gary Ross Starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway

June 25-27 (additional 4 p.m. screening on June 27): From Sebastián Lelio, the director of the Academy Award-winning A Fantastic Woman, Disobedience follows a woman as she returns to the community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend. Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality. Based on Naomi Alderman’s book, the film stars Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola. (Rated R, 114 min.)

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

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

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

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

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

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

BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting.

We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront

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

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com KURE BEACH DINER George and Frankie Turner opened the Kure Beach Diner in 2012. Once located beside the old 1923 Kure Beach Pier, once Hurrican Hazel wiped out the two-story building, the pier house tackle shop moved across the lane and housed the Seaside Café. The stories of the original days and of the beach in a bygone era are still told on the Kure Beach Diner’s walls, which today is known for some of the best grits and hushpuppies around. The laidback local joint prides itself on its old-school vibe, serving American food from morning to night. 101 K Ave, Kure Beach, (910) 458-8778 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER: Breakfast is served 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner are served 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: wwwfacebook.com/Kure-Beach-Diner-276729072381968 THE LAZY PIRATE The Lazy Pirate is a place where the food will hold your tastebuds down and tickle them silly, as drinks flow like an ice cold river. The menu is delicious—not pretentious.

After having an ice-cold beverage—virgin or not—you can start a culinary safari with one of our delicious homemade appetizers. The epicurean’s adventure will continue with a main entree, ranging from stacked juicy burgers to fresh seafood, as well as exquisite specialty items. The diner’s last stop on this tantalizing trip, which is literally the icing on the cake, will come with a plethora of scrumptious homemade desserts only Willy Wonka could match. It’s all to be enjoyed inside or in our outside courtyard, where games and activities will make you feel like a kids again! 701 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, 458-5299 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Monday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, noon - 11 p.m. through April 30, 2018.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!

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

■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.nichewilmington.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s BestOf awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents

into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order, using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for daily specials and other important information online at www.facebook.com/roadhousewilmington, or call (910) 765-1103. Please, no reservations.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m. breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop is bringing their love for great food and customer service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend brunch.

We offer coffee & pastries, great foods to go from our deli & freezer cases (appetizers, salads, entrees & sides), bakery items (scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, pies & more), gluten-free bakery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle.

1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

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

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol. com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with three locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead drivethru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or takeout options. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm.

Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured MondaySaturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, N. Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com 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 din-

ing 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 NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-youcan-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City.

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

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

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm,

Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is the best spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Serving traditional New York Style Bagels is our speciality. We boil our bagels before baking them, which effectively sets the crust and produces a perfect bagel made with love. Don’t forget about our selection of custom sandwiches that are always made to order. Try out our breakfast options like The Heart Attack filled with Egg, Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, and American Cheese, or the Egg-White Dun-Rite with Egg Whites, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Spinach, and Tomato. Our Boar’s Head meats & cheeses are the perfect accoutrements for assembling the perfect sandwich, every time! Check out our Cuban Chicken Lunch Sandwich, complete with Boar’s Head Chicken Breast, Ham, Swiss, Pickles, Lettuce, Mayo, and Yellow Mustard.

You can also make your own! Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, Kaiser rolls, biscuits, wraps, salads, bowls, omelettes, and more!

Make your lunch a combo for $1.50 more, and get a small drink, potato salad or chips, and a pickle spear. Visit us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue right before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach. Look out for our third location, coming to Monkey Junction soon!.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: www.roundbagelsanddonuts.com

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years. Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouthwatering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter JAMAICA HOUSE SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Jamaica House provides diners with the real taste of the island! They offer a wide variety of Caribbean dishes, such as oxtail, curry goat jerk chicken, rice and beans, steamed

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cabbage, beef or chicken patty, and more! Their chefs and staff are dedicated to give you a real Jamaica experience every single time you walk through the door. 2206 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 833-8347 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Buffet hours are Tues. Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

FONDUE THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a 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; open 7 days/week seasonally, May-October ■ SERVING WEEKEND LUNCH: Sat & Sun, 11:30am2:30pm, seasonally May-October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half-price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com THE MELTING POT Fondue is a meal best enjoyed with friends and family, so bring them along when visiting The Melting Pot. At our gourmet fondue restaurant, we provide a full four-course fine-dining treat for hungry guests. We are an excellent choice for diners looking who want to have a few drinks with bites of chocolate and cheese. No matter the mood, we have something for all tastes. The dining adventure starts with a bubbling pot of cheese, blended and seasoned tableside. Seasoned veggies and artisanal breads can be dipped into a choice cheese, while freshly made salads cleanse the palate. Entrees are customizable, and we finish off the evening with decadent chocolate fondue. What’s not to love? 855 Town Center Dr., (910) 256-1187 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Mon. - Thurs., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Fri., 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat., 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., and Sun., 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington, Mayfaire ■ FEATURING: Fresh veggies and meats, cheeses and breads, chocolates and other sweet treats for dipping evening of dinnertime fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.meltingpot.com

GREEK SYMPOSIUM RESTAURANT AND BAR After moving to Wilmington Chef George Papanikolaou and his family opened up The Greeks in 2012 and with the support of the community was able to venture out and try something different with Symposium. Symposium is an elegant experience consisting of recipes that Chef George has collected his whole life. Many of the recipes are family recipes that have been handed down through the years, one is as old as 400 years old. With a blend of fresh local ingredients, delicious longstanding family recipes, and Authentic Greek cuisine Symposium is a restaurant that is unique in its cooking and unforgettable in the experience it offers. Everything on the menu is a mouthwatering experience from the charred octopus, to the lamb shank with papardelle pasta, to the homemade baklava and galaktoboureko! Happy Eating OPA!! Located in Mayfaire Town Center at 890 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 239-9051. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.symposiumnc.com

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 every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends.

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

Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish pub grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, and fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj HOPLITE IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Now in its eighth year, Hoplite Irish Pub and Restaurant is Pleasure Island’s favorite neighborhood spot for great food, gathering with friends and enjoying drinks. Their outdoor patio fills with sounds of local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as karaoke on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays.

Offering reasonably priced homemade comfort-style pub grub, folks can dine on chicken salad sandwiches, Shepard’s Pie, Angus beef burgers, veggie burger, shrimp

‘n’ grits, homemade mac ‘n’ cheese balls, fresh-battered onion rings, fresh-made daily desserts, and so much more. 720 N Lake Park Blvd., (910) 458-4745 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. until midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.hopliterestaurant.com

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and

served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m.

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

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 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; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night

menu from 11pm until closing.

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/week, 365 days/year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com FREDDIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Freddie’s Restaurant has been serving the Pleasure Island area since 1995. While well-known for their large portions of classic Italian food, anyone who has dined at Freddie’s will recommend their staple item: a large bonein pork chop. It’s cut extra thick from the center and has become the signature dish, served in a variety of ways, such as with cherry peppers and balsamic glaze. With traditional red -and-white-checkered tablecloths, Frank Sinatra playing in the background, Freddie’s has the reputation as one of the area’s most romantic eateries. And they’re open year-round, seven days a week at 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations for parties of five or more. 111 K Ave., (910) 458-5979 ■ SERVING DINNER: Opens daily, 4:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.freddiesrestaurant.com

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

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

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

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only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

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

- 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington. com LOS PORTALES Taqueria Los Portales has been open since 2006, and serves street food from their heritage. It’s a perfect stop for diners looking for a great traditional Mexican dinner, with fast service in a family friendly atmosphere!

The variety of meats used to prepare their tacos is the characteristic that sets the taqueria apart from other Mexican restaurants! 1207 S. Kerr Ave. 910-799-5255 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

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

and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and 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: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency

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and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016.

Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-7997077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140.

Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm8:30pm.

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

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few.

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

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

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

Wine

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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 MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items.

We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.MikesCfood.com OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com 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, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com SOUTH BEACH GRILL South Beach Grill has served locals and guests on Wrightsville Beach since 1997 with consistent, creative cuisine— Southern-inspired and locally sourced, from the land and sea. Diners can enjoy a great burger outside on their patio for lunch or experience the unique, eclectic, regional dinners crafted by their chef. The chef’s menu highlights the bounty of fresh Carolina coastal seafood right at their front door. South Beach Grill overlooks the scenic anchorage on Banks Channel, located on beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC, located across from the public docks at Wynn Plaza.

The best sunsets on Wrightsville Beach! The restaurant is accessible by boat! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Limited reservations accepted. 100 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, (910) 256-4646 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade, Southern-inspired fine cuisine,

with the freshest ingredients, for both lunch and dinner.

■ WEBSITE: www.southbeachgrillwb.com STEAM RESTAURANT AND BAR Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods and ingredients. With an extensive wine and beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/outdoor seating, and beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is the area’s new go-to restaurant.

Reservations recommended. Open seven days a week!, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 9 Estell Lee Pl, (910) 726-9226 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dinner: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Bar: 11 a.m.-Until. Menu Bar: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.steamrestaurantilm.com

SANDWICHES HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Wilmington—on Carolina Beach Rd.—is bringing a fresh All-American diner experience with never-frozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made in-house every day.

Founded in Eastern North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality and fresh food. Lunch and dinner is grilled in an open-air kitchen, and they serve you at your table—with a smile. 6331 Carolina Beach Rd., (910) 793-6350 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. .

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Delicious burgers and homemade shakes!

■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmingtoncarolina-beach-rd

The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia!

It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com ON A ROLL Roll on into OAR—a fusion of American-Jewish-Italian deli fare, interspersed in seasonal specialties with a Southern accent.

Every customer will receive freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and salads, with the freshest of ingredients, all to ensure top quality. And when the place is hopping, it is well worth the wait.

Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver!— On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub.

Come make us your favorite! 125 Grace Street, (910) 6222700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 24hour catering available.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: Check us out on Facebook!

SPORTS BAR

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

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

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

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

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

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

J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant.

Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road.

(910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

TAPAS/WINE BAR

THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR The Fortunate Glass is an intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle.

The food menu consists of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts that will compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. - Thur., 4 p.m. - midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. ■ FEATURING: Weekly free wine tasting Tues., 6 - 8 p.m.

Small plates, and wine and beer specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.fortunateglass.com

Wilmington’s newest upscale café • Coffee • Breakfast • Ice cream • Lunch sandwiches • Desserts • Salads

Check out our daily/weekly specials Always a vegan/vegatarian/gluten free option

125 Grace Street • (910) 622-2700 Mon-Sat., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m

sammies. soups. salads. sides. wraps

Come visit us in the River Lights Community 109 Pier Master Point, Suite #110 • (910) 833-0906 Mon. - Fri. 7am-5pm • Sat. 8am-6pm • Sun. 8am-5pm

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SHUCK, YEAH!

Wrightsville Beach Brewery infuses love (and beer) into coastal bites BY: ROSA BIANCA

yeasty dough can make anyone a believer.

The coolest part? Depending on the humidity in the air, the beer-infused dough rises differently every time, making for a fairly different bite and overall texture in each hoppy batch.

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hat do you get when you combine an eager oysterman with a passion for family, friends, Low Country boils, and local brews?

Oh—you’ve heard this one? Then you probably know Jud Watkins: owner, brewer, and head shucker at Wrightsville Beach Brewery (WBB). When the Southern contemporary brewpub opened 18 months back, everyone in town scratched their mesh snap-backs and asked themselves, “How did this just become a thing? How had no one put forth the effort to manifest a brewhouse (in a craft beer-heavy town) whose name bears our beloved beach, and whose vibe extends the laidback, coastal spirit of Wrightsville?”

Jump to present day.

WBB has maintained a solid reputation for their various brew styles and found a voice as a stellar, seafood-centric restaurant. Their menu will have diners leaving and saying, “Shuck, yeah!” every time.

I’ve been quietly observing WBB grow into its own over the last year and a half. As a frequent brewery-goer and avid eater of all Wilmington has to offer, the spot itself wasn’t a new find for me. I remember when they first opened their doors with minimal decor and a growing supply of house beers. The kitchen was like a wobbly newborn deer. Upon returning last week to get my official review on the book—and finding out Chef Jeffrey Porter now leads its helm—I couldn’t help but nod approvingly to the enormous coastal mural, gorgeous oyster shell-inspired art, clever menu additions, and most importantly, a milelong brew list.

WBB’s offerings are uniquely inspired and I suggest diners follow my lead by taking flight with four samples. I’d be lying if I said I was absolutely in love with everything I tried, but here it is: Beer is just as subjective as food.

Where one person can’t live without mayonnaise, another will cringe at the thought.

Style-wise, the trend in the majority of what I tasted was less bubbly than brews which are intensely carbonated. Some will love it, others perhaps not. Hashtag … life?

WBB’s flagships you’ve likely spotted in cans include their smooth “Puppy Drum Pale Ale” (a balanced American pale with ahtanum, amarillo and centennial hops) and the malty “American Amber,” with notes of dried fruit.

Standouts for me in the rotating collaboration selection were the crisp, “Chai-spiced Tama

Also, the pizza menu is heavily seafoodbased (as it should be) with ingredients ranging from a po’ boy pie with sautéed oysters and remoulade to a Carolina crab cake with cream sauce and capers. I went traditional with the classic Margherita. The center of the pie was spongy and tender, while the crust offered a super smoky, sturdy chew. Though it could have benefited from an additional dash TACOS, PIZZA, BEER: Wrightsville Beach Brewery covers all appetites and cravings, from fresh seafood, sometimes even stuffed in tacos, to traditional Margherita pie. Photos by Tom Dorgan

Tea Ale,” and the tropical, malty red double IPA duet with Beer Army. From coffee-scented porters to sour IPAs and beyond, it’s impossible to not have fun sipping down and around the list.

A belly full of beer calls for something deepfried. Also, don’t even think about visiting WBB without trying some form of an oyster. Just don’t. If it’s chilly water season, slurp them raw because fresh is best. In warmer months, their kimchi and fried oyster bites satisfy any seafood craving. The menu is Southern based, so don’t be surprised to find the bright, quickfermented greens under golden, puffy oysters are actually collards [ed. note: WBB now uses cabbage as of press time]. Thanks to a sweet, pungent punch from rice vinegar, an aromatic blend of garlic and chili paste, and a sharp zing from pickled ginger, the assertive collards are transformed into a refreshing, crunchy sidecar for the briny oyster.

For those who like to balance brews with veggies, WBB has a modest but thoughtful lineup of greens. From an Asian-style shrimp salad to hearty quinoa with walnuts and peaches, there’s more to their bowls than a pile of careless lettuce. I went for the spinach and strawberry salad; I have a hard time turning down poppyseed dressing. My only complaint: I prefer to have my greens already married with the dressing (especially when it’s a thicker-style vinaigrette). In hindsight, I likely could have just requested it ahead of time. As for the dish itself, the spinach was tender, the goat cheese was deliciously tangy, and the sweet poppyseed dressing was creamy and balanced.

I was well on my way to Shrimp Po’Boy

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Land, but took a hard turn when I heard the daily specials. When I learned the fresh catch always makes its way into lunchtime tacos, I opted for the seafood most recently swimming. The fresh catch was a mild white fish, well-seasoned, flaky, and expertly cooked.

The mango salsa was sweet to counter the oniony, crisp scallions, but I believe that in tacos texture is king. A silky cream sauce and a bigger crunch from something like shredded cabbage would have amped it up a bit more.

However, the sweet potato waffle fries (particularly dipped in the delightfully zesty housemade blue cheese) were addictive.

of salt or Parmesan, overall, the pizza-beerpartnership was exceptional. Oh, and diners can get it gluten-free.

Between the knowledgeable, accommodating staff and a humble, welcoming owner always seen making his rounds to new guests and regulars alike, WBB is an oasis of beachy vibes, bomb food, and balanced brews.

Shuck, yeah!

DETAILS:

Wrightsville Beach Brewery

1601 Oleander Dr. Mon.-Sun., 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Pizza and brews are a nearly impossible (910) 256-4938 duo to beat. When WBB decided to pour their http://wbbeer.com OK—the moment you’ve all been waiting for: pizza.

beer right into the dough, a magical creation came to life. New York-style thin crust may be all the rage but one pull of WBB’s chewy, thick,

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Chef George Papanikolaou talks culinary techniques, offers Greek cooking class

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taste from the more common oregano used in North Carolina, Greek oregano tends to be more savory and earthy. “I found regular oregano was making some foods turn purple or bitter,” Papanikolaou says, “but Greek oregano actually helps even out the flavor.”

BY: MEL BEASLEY

uthentic Greek cuisine means taking no shortcuts in the recipe-building process, and fresh spices and herbs grown in the side lawn at Mayfaire’s Symposium Restaurant and Bar. “If you are going to do something, you must do it right because the opportunity may not pass by again,” owner and chef George Papanikolaou says. His daughter, Nina Papanikolaou, translates Greek to English during my visit last week. However, it is only one obstacle he has had to overcome since he arrived in America in 2011.

Papanikolaou’s dream to become a chef wasn’t easy to attain in his homeland of Malesina, Greece. As a society, they still look down upon men in the kitchen, referring to it as a feminine job or not a “real man’s work.” After graduating from culinary school in Greece, he held jobs on cruise ships and in smaller restaurants. When he chose to move his family—wife and children included—to Raleigh, NC, he opened a series of hotdog stands. It was the first cooking opportunity available.

“I called the carts ‘George the Greek Grill,’” Papanikolaou tells, “and I made sure to be different from other hot dog stands. Instead of boiling the meat, I actually had a grill on my cart. I served more than one meat, like kielbasa, and offered freshly squeezed lemonade.”

After visiting Wilmington, the family decided to move permanently because of close proximity to the water, which reminded them of Greece. They opened The Greeks restaurant in 2013—their first major culinary venture. The small, authentic gyro shop was inspired by the ones they enjoyed eating in their home country. Unlike GreekAmerican gyros, which contain mostly seasoned lamb or beef, The Greeks uses a multitude of hand-cut meats—chicken, lamb, beef, pork—placed on a spit, to be carved and served (they serve a veggie option, too). They make all tzatziki, hummus and tahini fresh daily.

In February Papanikolaou expanded his culinary empire by opening Symposium— the name based on an ancient Greek term that means “to gather together” or “to drink together.” While Papanikolaou uses all locally sourced meats and products (aside from a spice or two), he still maintains the integrity of his family recipes. For example, some dishes require Kasseri cheese, a

Though Papanikolaou enjoys building each dish for its own uniqueness, he says he has a certain love for more challenging dishes, like the French standard coq au vin—or “kόkoras krasάtos,” as they call it in Greece. Otherwise, known as “drunken rooster,” Papanikolaous slow boils the poultry in red wine, with the entire preparation taking three days to complete. The chef often saves the dish as an occasional special only at Symposium.

KNIFE SKILLS: Chef Papanikolaou is leading the helm at his new restaurant, Symposium, which will begin offeing cooking classes this week. Photo

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pale-yellow unpasteurized cheese made from sheep’s milk that has a tart, earthy flavor. Some chefs may use feta or Parmesan in its place, but such modifications are what Papanikolaou avoids.

Diners will find on the menu branzino— a whole baked fish, served with dandelion greens and sautéed vegetables—and kokkinisto, which is whole domestic lamb shank, slow-cooked in a tomato sauce with herbs, and served with pappardelle pasta and Parmesan cheese. Papanikolaou’s recipes are six generations old. “In Greece, some grandmothers and mothers tell little boys stories, but when I was a boy, mine told me recipes,” Papanikolaou tells.

The same way a Greek chef could not fully master Chinese food, others cannot master Papanikolaou’s specific methods.

“There is a special something that cannot be mimicked in cooking, and I don’t know what that thing is beyond methods,” Papanikolaou divulges. “I will always build recipes with a certain technique, and someone else will have their own technique. No matter if the same ingredients are used, each chef’s dish will still taste a little different.”

Papanikolaou doesn’t skimp on quality.

When ingredients can’t be sourced locally, such as true Greek oregano, he gets it shipped from Greece. Instead of the sharper

To say Papanikolaou and his family are finding their footing on American soil is an understatement. Not only are they experiencing the rewards of hard work, they’re building relationships with hungry diners.

And they’re grateful for the opportunity.

“In America, my customers will give me more than one chance to build their trust,” Papanikolaou says. “If I mess something up, they will come back at least once to give me another opportunity to impress them, but I only have so many chances. It’s important for me to give each guest a valuable experience and product so they know it was worth it to spend their money on my craft.”

To show appreciation to the community who supports his culinary art, Papanikolaou plans to put on several events this summer, such as cooking classes to show attendees how to make an authentic Greek dish. On the docket is galaktoboureko, a traditional Greek dessert made with layers of golden brown phyllo and filled with creamy custard.

He plans to make them free to the public and people interested can call the restaurant directly for more information.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re an immigrant or not,” Papanikolaou says. “Everybody has a chance to become successful doing what they love. There is opportunity everywhere.

You just have to watch for when it comes.”

DETAILS:

How to Make Greek Custard

Symposium Restaurant and Bar 890 Town Center Dr. Wed., June 20, 3 p.m. • Free 910-239-9051 facebook.com/symposiumnc

PINTS FOR PRESERVATION Thurs., June 21, 5 p.m.

Wilmington Brewing Company 824 S. Kerr Ave. • Cash for beer wilmingtonbrewingcompany.com

Join us for great beers for an awesome cause! The brewery has generously offered to donate one dollar from each pint sold back to the Bellamy Mansion Museum’s community programs. Enjoy games, a behind the scenes look at the brewery, and the Arepa Street food truck. Make sure to come thirsty and hungry!

SOUL SISTERS SUPPER Thurs., June 21, 7 p.m.

The Penthouse

2 N. Front St., 9th Floor • $20 whiterabbittrips.com

Feed your head with like-minded ladies—all women of all walks of life are welcome. We’ll meet on the third Thursday of each month at The Penthouse in the Trust Building in downtown Wilmington, NC, overlooking the Cape Fear River to enjoy a vegetarian dinner and each other’s company. Adult beverages may be purchased at the bar but are not included in the supper.

CHAMPAGNE SUNSET CRUISE

Tuesday, June 26, 7:30 p.m.

Wilmington Water Tours 212 S. Water St. • $27 wilmingtonwatertours.net

Raise a glass to a beautiful sunset over Wilmington! Complimentary glass of bubbly or visit the cash bar to purchase your favorite cocktails on our cruise. Sit back and relax, and let your worries float away with a gorgeous sunset as your backdrop on the Cape Fear River.

Surprise your sweetheart for a romantic night out or relax and reconnect with family and friends on this leisurely cruise.

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The Owners of The Greeks proudly present

DAILY SPECIALS: >>>MONDAY >>>TUESDAY >>>WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE ENTREE

Show us your movie ticket from that day to get a second entree at half price

DATE NIGHT!

PRIX FIXE MEAL

Half price bottle of 3-course meal for one for $40. wine with the purchase Or two 3-course meals for of two entrees two for $70

>>>THURSDAY DESSERT SPECIAL!

Free dessert with the purchase of an entree

>>>FRIDAY & SATURDAY FREE SPREAD

Show us your movie ticket and get a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree!

890 Town Center Dr. (located in Mayfaire Town Center) 910-239-9051 â&#x20AC;¢ www.symposiumnc.com Hours: Monday-Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm

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

Downtown Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers Market

DOWNTOWN - Each Saturday

March 31st - November 17th • 8:00am - 1:00pm (no market Apr. 14 & Oct. 6)

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(2 Ann St. Next to Elijah’s Restaurant • This event sells out every year!)

COME CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH US! FESTIVITIES INCLUDE:

- FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- PICKLES - KOMBUCHA - ART & CRAFTS

- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS

A delicious buffet of southern favorites & Great beer and wine specials! Live Music! *BEST Riverfront spot for the FIREWORKS!* PRIVATE RESERVED TABLES: OPEN SEATING (FAMILY STYLE):

$150/table (Up to 2 guests per table) $75 for Adults (13 and older) $300/table (Up to 4 guests per table) $15 for Child (12 and under) GET YOUR TICKETS AT ELIJAH’S RESTAURANT OR CALL 910-343-1448 FOR MORE INFO!

For more information: www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org

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weat out the stress and toxins of daily life with yoga and wash it all away in the ocean surf. Tony Silvagni Surf School (101 Cape Fear Blvd.) has teamed up with Salty Dog Yoga & Surf (915A N. Lake Park Blvd.) to offer a 1-hour beach yoga class followed by a 1-hour surf lesson on the beach. The total 2-hour session is $60 per person and starts at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 24. Folks can enroll at surfschoolnc.com/ surf/name/yoga-surf-sessions or call 910232-1592..

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wim. Run. Bike. The Carolina Beach Double Sprint Triathlon (formerly the Kure Beach Double Sprint) starts at 7 a.m. on June 23 on Carolina Beach and is the first “Formula 1” (super sprint tri) produced in the U.S. It involves a 375-meter ocean swim to the “Beach Transition Area” and a 1.5 mile run, then a 20K bike ride on a closed course (no traffic). Then participants repeat it all again. www.setupevents.com

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leasure Island’s summer has officially kicked off with free weekly fireworks and live music every Thursday. On June 21 they welcome the Billy Walton Band, featuring soul singer Southside Johnny and guitarist Billy Watson. A good place to post up for the show and fireworks display is on the historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk near the gazebo stage. Music starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. Check Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates..

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ay it with me: B-I-N-G-O! Sure, it’s fun to play, but even more so when there’s cash involved, right? From the first ball called at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., each Wednesday night is a chance to win at Boardwalk Cash Bingo. Early bird games are $5, regular is $10 or both for $15, with prizes ranging from $25-$75. For an additional $5 bucks, folks can play Big Cash Bonanza to win $200. Come with daubers and don’t forget the tape, so those bingo cards don’t go flying across the Boardwalk!

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sland Beverage (1206 N. Lake Park Blvd.) is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Sunday, June 24, and hosting a beer tasting (and taco bar, to boot) on Monday, June 25. They will have a variety of beers on tap from Firestone Walker Brewing Company. The California-based brewery has about a dozen craft IPAs, pales and more listed at firestonebeer. com. Folks can wet their whistles starting at 7 p.m. Call Island Beverage at 910-7071423 for more details..

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pen Tuesdays, Kure Beach Market welcomes shoppers from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until August 28 at Kure Beach Ocean Front Park. Folks can chat with farmers while they shop for locally grown produce. They can also meet the artists who hand craft goods and specialty items. It’s totally free to attend, though, you better bring cash to rack up the wares.

iving in a coastal community means sharing the beach and ocean with wildlife, so why not learn about them?

Threatened and endangered sea turtles nest and hatch on our beaches from May until October. Folks can learn how they can help protect them at the Monday night sea turtle talks from June 11 - August 27 at 7 p.m. Presented by Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project, these talks are free at the Kure Beach Pavilion. For more info, email info@ seaturtleproject.org. Next event is June 25.

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he Broccoli Brothers Circus is returning to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Gazebo on Tuesday, June 26. Folks can bring the entire family for free from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy a bounce house, face painting, entertainment, characters, crafts and more. While the Broccoli Brothers Circus will return again on August 7, other acts are lined up throughout the summer, all of whom can be found at pleasureislandnc. org. All activities are weather permitting.

The Most Fun On Pleasure Island.

We Have Something For Everyone.

CORN HOLE • BEACH VOLLEYBALL CRAB SHACK & OYSTER BAR INDOOR & OUTDOOR SEATING

Monday: Kayak Tours

701 N Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach • 910.458.5299 • www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYs SATURDAYs and SUNDAYs

Head to Zeke’s Island $40/person (Single and tandem available)

Tuesday: Surfboard Any size, $12

Wednesday: Kayaks Single, $30 • Tandem, $45

••• ••• FRIDAY, JUNE 22: Low Down South (Carolina Country Beach Bash) ••• ••• SATURDAY, JUNE 23: Mango Band (Rock & Roll Dance Party) ••• ••• SUNDAY, JUNE 24: Mystic Vibrations (Reggae Festivus)

Thursday: Paddleboards $30

Friday: Fat Tire Baja Cruz Beach bikes, $10

HAVE SOME FUN IN THE SUN!

Show this ad or mention the daily special prior to rental to receive above discounts! Not available for free delivery!

910-458-4747 • pleasureislandrentals.com • 2 N Lake Park Blvd.

Locally Roasted

MAJIK BEANZ 10 S. Lake Park Blvd.

Carolina Beach

Open 7 Days A Week 6:30am - 9:00pm 910-599-1555

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS (4-6pm) COMING SOON! Coffee • Assortment of Flavored Beans • Fruit Smoothies • Frappe • Ice Cream

come by today for a yummy treat or a little pick me up.

We have the best coffee, espresso, lattes and Ice cream.

See ya soon!

Our steaks are FULLA BULL and tender as a mother’s love! open Wednesday - Monday • Closed Tuesday dinner: 5 P.M. - 9 P.M. 12 s. lake park blvd., carolina beach • 910-707-0321

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JUST BEACHY WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

SUMMER 2018 YOUTH SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP

BOW WOW LUAU & LUMINA DAZE HARBOR ISLAND ugust may be winding down the THE CAT'S MEOW summer, but it’s also still hot to trot WALKING TOURS

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heck out the top 150 sailors from around the country, ages 19 or under. This year’s U.S. Youth Championship, the pinnacle of youth racing for the summer season, comes to the Carolina Yacht Club on Wrightsville Beach, NC. The top racers will be competing in six high-performance classes. Happening daily June 23 - June 27, 2018. Free for spectators.

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very Monday through October 29, at the Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds, food vendors, alongside arts and craft vendors, line up to sell their wares at he WB Farmers’ Market. Bring cash to enjoy treats from Great Harvest Bread Company, Panacea Brewing Company, Sea Love Sea Salt, Shipwrecked Seasonings, 2 Chicks with Scents, Alchemy Ranch and many others!

night of hope to save the lives of homeless and abused dogs and cats. Break out your best luau gear and enjoy an evening of beach music with the Embers, heavy hors d’oeuvres and live/silent auctions.

Proceeds will benefit animals in need through local animal rescue organizations. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Sunday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. at Bluewater Waterfront Grill.

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ind down on the waterfront patio at Bluewater Waterfront Grill with samples of three new botanicalinfused vodka cocktails (guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol), plus enjoy light hors d’oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef Jeff Scott. Saturday, June 23, 4-6 p.m.

Cocktail tastings and snacks are free.

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with the annual Lumina Daze celebration slated for the 26, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Taking place at Blockade Runner, the event hosts a swing contest, live music from Wilmington Big Band, Dixieland All-Stars, and beach music with The Imitations. It’s the annual fundraiser for Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, with tickets only costing $35. More info can be found at wbmuseumofhistory.com/events/lumina-daze.

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usic permeates the island thanks to the WECT free concert series event taking place Thursday, June 14 through August 2. The park welcomes picnics, lawn chairs and blankets, but no alcohol. Bands will include Southern Trouble, Striking Copper, Machine Gun, Sonic Spectrum, Overtyme, Port City Shakedown, Bantum Rooster, and The Imitations. More info: www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

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osted by Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, on June 23 folks can learn about local beach history. The Harbor Island Walking Tours meet on Saturday at 4 p.m. Guided walking tours start from Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (303 W. Salisbury St., on The Loop) and are $8$12 person. More info can be found at www. wbmuseum.com.

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As part of the event, live bands often play WB Park on Saturday, and arts and craft vendors set up, alongside a kids’ zone. Find out more on the event Facebook page.

Our bagels are kettle-boiled then baked; the traditional way.

2 locations to serve you 7220 Wrightsville Avenue 910-256-1222

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EXTRA>>BOOKS

CARPE LIBRUM:

Taking a look at Southern author Taylor Brown’s latest series BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title and/or an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

The Gods of Howl Mountain Taylor Brown St. Martin’s Press First edition, March 2018 There are books I am curious about, almost always: those in process with which I await with baited breath and others I have catalogued as “coming.” Some are part of a series. Some are just new releases from an author whose work I love. Armistead Maupin’s final “Tales of the City” was one I awaited with excitement—but then put off reading because I didn’t want it to end. I look forward to each new missive from Sharyn McCrumb because she still continues to surprise me: I think I know what to expect from her books, but then she turns up with a new way of flexing her skills and leaves me in awe.

Taylor Brown’s “The Gods of Howl Mountain” has piqued my curiosity. Brown secured a three-book contract with St. Mar-

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tin’s Press with his debut novel, “Fallen Land. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, it was a fast-paced trip through war, love in many forms and coming-of-age in extreme circumstances. His second book, “The River of Kings,” paralleled stories in present day with early exploration of America and startled at every turn. They were very different books (though they both involved journeys and the ravages of war and stories left untold and unresolved).

So what did Brown have in store for the third book?

“The Gods of Howl Mountain” follows the struggles of a small community in the Western North Carolina mountains in the 1950s.

Running moonshine is the way to put bread on the table, and the cars that can haul it by the gallon and outrun the law are in the demand. Local racetracks are where scores can be settled once and for all, and the skills that get one past the law can also earn him enough money in one night to get ahead in life—if it’s not blown on drink.

said Granny, living in a world of her own.

Touched said some. Special. Then came the night of the Gaston Killing, and she never spoke again. Rory had never heard her voice. He knew her smell, like coming rain, and the long V-shaped chords that made her neck. He knew the creases at the corners of her eyes, the size of hummingbird’s feet. He knew the feel of her hands, so light and cool. Hands that scooped out a man’s eye with a cat’s paw, then hidden the detached orb in the pocket of her dress.”

A quarter of a century later Rory and Granny are still haunted by the events of that night and have a thirst for justice. What they discover is far more than either of them bargained for, in a world where lines of loyalty aren’t drawn in the sand but chiseled into mountain rock.

The first time I read this book, I closed the back cover and turned the book over to start reading it again. Then I sat with it for weeks, thinking, savoring and deciding to read it a third time; I was convinced I missed details. Really, I wanted to visit with For Korean War veteran Rory Docherty, the characters some more. working for Eustace, the local crime boss “The River of Kings” is a pretty guyrunning the liquor business on his mountain is the only option. He’s missing a leg heavy book, but Granny May’s character from war and doesn’t have much in the way directs and filters a tremendous amount of marketable skills otherwise. He and his of the action in “The Gods of Howl MounGranny, “Granny May” as everyone calls tain.” It is very difficult to write convincing her, live and work under Eustace’s protec- characters of the opposite gender; I genution. It is just as real and intense as any- inely and truly mean it as a compliment to thing described by Mario Puzo. For all of Brown I could not find one flaw in Granny Eustace’s presence felt in their daily lives, May’s motivations, actions, reasoning or Granny May and Rory are preoccupied with dialogue. She might be the most perfect the mystery surrounding Rory’s birth. His character Brown has written, and he has mother is now institutionalized in Dorthea created some pretty memorable characDix hospital. She has not spoken a word ters across the three books. since the night she and Rory’s father were “The Gods of Howl Mountain” is the culattacked. Her lover did not survive, but she mination of the last two books. If you enmanaged to scoop out the eye of one of the joyed them, pick this up because all the attackers.

Brown learned writing those two he has reBrown’s exposition blends the gentle fined and distilled into a manuscript that is beauty of a child’s love for a mother with haunting. I, personally, want desperately to follow Granny and Rory into the next chaphorror deftly: ter of their lives. Because Brown is writing “Her eyes shone so bright, seeing him, it, the story will move with force and ring they ran holes in his heart. She said nothwith a truth that storytellers strive for to find ing. Never did. She was always a quiet girl, in the human heart.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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HDWM ARTISAN MARKET

Join us every Sunday until Oct. 28 along the scenic, historic Wilmington riverfront for a weekly artisan market featuring some of Wilmington’s finest artists and crafts people.

You’ll find everything from fine art to functional with a diverse assortment of painters, illustrators, woodworkers, metal workers, upscale crafts and more! Located at Riverfront Park on N. Water Street between Market and Princess from 10am-3:30pm every Sun., weather permitting. This is a City of Wilmington event. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

SUMMER FIREWORKS BY SEA

Pleasure Island summers have begun with weekly fireworks every Thursday an dlive music on the historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk at the gazebo stage. Music starts at 6:30 followed by the fireworks at 9. Follow Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates.

100 Cape Fear Blvd.

BUBBLES N BLOOM

June 20, 6pm: An evening filled with beautiful blooming borders and iridescent, floating bubbles. Celebrate the summer season by relaxing with family and friends surrounded by the sweet scent of flowers, listening to fantastic original music and watching the

bubbles gently fill the sky. Event is open to the entire family. Proceeds help support The Arboretum in its mission to maintain a nonstop color explosion throughout the year, that is free for all to enjoy.Music w/ L Shape Lot, food from T’Geaux Boys Food Truck and Granny Nieces Ice-cream, and drinks— champagne, beer and wine from Fermental!

NHC Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.

PCYP EVENTS

June 20, 5:30pm: Free for members and nonmembers. A networking event sponsored by Salt Air, Inc and hosted by Hanover Lakes

by Bill Clark Homes, to take place at 291 Hanover Lakes Dr. (best address for GPS 2013

Castle Hayne Rd., and community entrance is right across the street from that address).

Feat. free beer, wine and food, live music by Eric Metts. Business casual; no membership required. All ages and professions welcome.

Photography by Chris Brehmer Photography with raffles given out. Other upcoming events: July 7, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce; July 12, Wilmington Sharks Ball Park (members-only event); July 18, True Blue Butcher & Table; Aug. 15, TBD; Sept.

19, Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington. www.pcypapp.com/about/join.

charity/fundraiser PINTS PRESERVATION

June 21, 5pm: Wilmington Brewing Co. for great beers for an awesome cause! The brewery has generously offered to donate one dollar from each pint sold back to the Bellamy Mansion Museum’s community programs. Enjoy games, a behind the scenes look at the brewery, and the Arepa Street food truck. Make sure to come thirsty and hungry! Wilmington Brewing Co., 824 S. Kerr Ave.

BOW WOW LUAU AND CAT’S MEOW

June 24, 6:30pm: The Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow features heavy island-style hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, and live beach music and Motown hits by The Embers. Since our founding, the luau has raised and donated $62,342.00 to save the lives of formerly-homeless and abused dogs and cats in our community. Tickets: $45 adv. or $50 at door. thebowwowluau.com. Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

music/concerts SUNSET MUSIC CRUISES

Live music along the Cape Fear River aboard Wilmington Water Tours at the sunset; various musicians and cruises weekly. www.wilmingtonwatertours.net or call us at (910) 338-3134. 212 S. Water St.

LELAND CONCERTS AT THE PARK

All ages! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, beverages, and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food!

Please remember, no smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm. Free! May 10 Chocolate Chip & Co. (soul, etc.) w/Poor Piggy’s. May 24 The Tams (beach) w/T’Geaux Boys Food Truck.

June 7 Gump Fiction (The Ultimate 90s Tribute) w/Tasty Tee’s Snack Shack Food Truck.

Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

BOOGIE IN THE PARKS

Sun.: 5-7 p.m. (1st/3rd Sun., May through Oct.). Bring your beach chair or blanket and

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enjoy free, live music by the sea! Free and open to the public! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Blvd.

OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee & tea for all performers! Mic is yours from 6 pm until about 8:45! Hosted by the always entertaining Bob Sarnataro, this open mic is a laid back, no pressure opportunity for performers of all kinds to stretch those creative muscles.

All ages welcome. Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

SUNDAY SCHOOL UNDERGROUND

Every week Sunday School Underground welcomes a collective of like minded DJs with interest in growing the underground electronic music scene. We commune at the Juggling Gypsy Cafe to preach beats and vibes that will fill your soul. The Juggling Gypsy has the right atmosphere to cater a chill underground community of DJs. Located on the corner of 16 St. and Castle St. Come smoke a hookah, try one of the many craft beers, bounce around the patio, or just lounge with the beats. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

Concert series presented by Outdoor Equipped runs each Friday night through August 31. Free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and cover and tribute bands. Wristband sales for beer benefit local nonprofits. Outside beverages, food, coolers and dogs are prohibited.

Rain or shine; check Facebook for updates.

Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

MUSIC OF PETER, PAUL AND MARY

June 21, 6:30pm: Mark Teachey (www.markteacheymusic.com) grew up listening to Peter, Paul & Mary’s American folk, three-part harmonies. Teachey’s clear, clean finger picking acoustic guitar style is reminiscent of their sound, and perfectly complements his pure, melodic tenor vocals. He makes the great Peter, Paul & Mary songs come alive all over again. Program will include images and fascinating facts about some of the songs— “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Blowin In The Wind,” “Puff The Magic Dragon,” and more.

Purchase seats on CAM’s website, by phone and at the door. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Members and students with valid college ID: $12; non-members: $17. Cameron Art Museum’s Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, 3201 S 17th St.

theatre/auditions ROMEO AND JULIET

June 19-21, 8pm: Cape Fear Shakespeare proudly continues the 25 year tradition of bringing free Shakespearian performances produced specifically for the outdoors. The 2018 season opens with a reimagining of “Romeo and Juliet,” as perform by Shakespeare Youth Company. The most famous love story in the world and written over 400 years ago remains relevant today. Dedicated to our collective youth, giving them voice in a time when our world feels more divided than ever. Rain or shine; capefearshakespeare. com. 910 399 2878. Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheatre Dr.

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

June 21-24, 8pm: Cape Fear Shakespeare proudly continues the 25 year tradition of bringing free Shakespearian performances produced specifically for the outdoors. The show follows the fumbling adventures of Sir John Falstaff a rascally knight, with a lusty eye on two very married women. Feminine wit, strength, and wisdom prevail as these very merry wives teach him a very merry lesson. Rain or shine; capefearshakespeare. com. 910 399 2878. Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheatre Dr.

MY FAIR LADY

June 22-24, 8pm or 3pm on Sundays. Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, and music

by Frederick Loewe. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture “Pygmalion.” A rare musical following the arrogant phoneticist Henry Higgins, who encounters a dirty, disheveled Eliza Doolittle in Covent Garden, he proclaims that in six months’ time he can “make a duchess of this draggle-tailed guttersnipe.” The resulting clash of cultures sparks a funny and ferocious battle of the sexes and launches -both professor and pupil into a transformation that neither of them could have anticipated. Tickets: $32. (910) 632-2285 orthalianhall.org.

Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

FUN HOME

Panache Theatre presents the premiere of “Fun Home”—winner of five 2015 Tony Awards and based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. In this groundbreaking musical, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of her father. Moving between past and present,

Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family’s funeral home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father. “Fun Home” is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes, directed

by Michael Lauricella and featuring a cast of Wilmington favorites plus several new faces (including three young actors under the age of 13!). Through June 17, Thurs.Sat., 7:30pm, and Sun., 3pm. First Sunday performance features a talk-back where the audience is invited to stay for a post-show discussion with the cast and creative team of the production. Tickets are $23-28 and are available at www.thalianhall.org. Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. SOUTHERN FRIED BEACH

Written by Celia Rivenbark with Kevin Parker directed by Beth Swindell at TheatreNOW, Through Jul. 28, Fri.-Sat., 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets $20-$46 with discounts for seniors, students, military and groups. Nee Nichols is a cooking show star whose offcamera antics would make a sailor blush!

Add in her philandering husband and two Kardashian-like kids and you never know what’s going to happen with this family. But when Nee’s rivalry with fellow cooking host Rose Ravenel heats up, will the network be able to put out the fire? (Significant profanity and naughty talk, so be warned!) Dinner and show tickets, served with a threecourse meal, $46. Show-only tickets, $20. theatrewilmington.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

Performances for kids and the people that love them

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THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL

Live on the deck of the Battleship NC. June 29-July 15, Friday-Sunday, 8pm; July 4th performance at 7pm, followed by the fireworks at 9pm. Acclaimed play by Herman Wouk based on his Pulitzer Prize novel about a court martial has been adapted by the author into a suspenseful evening of theatre. A young lieutenant relieves his captain of command during a typhoon because the captain, Queeg is a psychopath in crisis and commanded the ship and its crew to destruction.

Naval tradition is against him, but testimony eventually reveals a devastating picture of Queeg’s mental disintegration. Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Rd. Tickets: $32.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS AUDITIONS

June 25-26, 7pm: Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for a special presentation of “Steel Magnolias.” Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St., to be directed by Heather Setzler, and will run August 3-12 at the Erin E. McNeill Fine Arts Center at Cape Fear Academy. All lead roles of Truvy, Ouiser, Annelle, Shelby, Clairee, and M’Lynn are available.

Action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, LA, where all the ladies who are anybody come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice. Filled with hilarious repartee and a few acerbic and humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life.

MUSIC BINGO FOR ADULTS

June 29, 10am: “Libraries Rock!” is the theme for Summer Reading for Adults at NHC Libraries. Northeast Library invites you to a morning of music bingo, with a chance to win prizes.

Bingo cards will be themed with classic and modern songs for a twist on this timeless game. Free but registration is required as spots are limited. Register using the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-7986371. Annice Sevett: asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

film MOVIES IN THE PARK

All ages on Saturday at sunset. Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the night sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is also prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase. June 16: Leap. Free, no registration required. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

FAMILY MOVIES

June 22, 2pm: Bring some snacks and enjoy Family Movies at Main Library every Friday afternoon this summer! All movies will be rated G or PG. No registration is required to attend these free Library film screenings.

Adults must stay with their children during the movies. Jamie Schrum at jschrum@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MOVIES AT THE CB LAKE

June 24, 8:45pm: Grab the kids, blankets and

beach chairs and head to Carolina Beach Lake Park to enjoy a free outdoor movie on a “gigantic” screen! Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. You can also bring your own food and beverages. Movies start at dusk.

Carolina Beach Lake Park, Atlanta Ave. MIDDAY MUSICALS

June 27, 2pm: Main Library in downtown Wilmington announces a series of PG and PG-13 film screenings for families to enjoy this summer. The films will all be musicals, because “Libraries Rock!” is the theme of Summer Reading 2018. Attendance is free and no registration is required to attend. Audience members may bring their own snacks and drinks. 910-798-6301. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

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

WEIGHT OF WALLS

“The Weight of Walls” art show by Nathan Verwey now hanging at Coworx in The Cargo District. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. On display through July 30. 1608 Queen St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

& Conversation on Saturday, July 7, 10am3pm. Incorporating photographic tools and techniques developed in the early 1800s ranging to modern times, Victoria Paige, Guy Pushée and Melissa Wilgis present three unique perspectives on nature photography.

Since this nature photography exhibit is taking place just steps away from the Cape Fear River, a portion of the sales will be donated to Cape Fear River Watch. CFCC Parking Deck, downtown, Third St. 200 Hanover St. MEET THE ARTIST

June 30, 11am: Come see new art work by one of Wilmington’s favorite artists, Justine Ferreri. Inspired by Gustav Klimt, these pieces will be showcased to the public for the 1st time. A Don’t Miss Event! If you are lucky you might even leave with an “Embrace” or “The Kiss,” Eclipse Artisan Boutique, 203 Racine Dr.

SHEA-RA-NICHI AFRICAN CLASS

Community African Dance Class with SheaRa Nichi the first Saturday through June, 10:30-12pm, for a Community multigenerational African dance class. Open to anyone in the community to encourage those who may not be able to afford African dance class regularly. No pre-reg. required. Sliding Scale $5 - $15 per person (by honor system). Shea-Ra Nichi at shearanichi@gmail. com or 910-474-1134. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St.

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Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave.

ADULT HIP-HOP CLASS

previous experience needed. These classes provide both exercise and enjoyment for “Beginners” as well as experienced dance students. “Drop-In” to enjoy this fun opportunity at your convenience, and only pay for the classes you attend. $12 for 1 class; $50 for 5; $80 for 10. $80. www.thedanceelement.com. 7211 Ogden Business Ln. #205

Adults in the Wilmington NC area are invited to join Dance Instructor, Krystal Smith for a weekly dance party, in this fun hour of fitness, wellness, and Happy (Hip Hop) Dancing! No

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

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over

NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE

Journey through this mirror-lined chamber housing an array of LED lights. The viewer walks toward a light but at the last minute is diverted to the main room. Lethe, chance art

by Leslie Milanese, depicts the first recorded NDE (Plato, 381 BC). Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed-Sun, noon-6pm, 910-7693899, www.expo216.com

PIECEWORK

June 22, 3pm: Piecework, is a specular and diverse community quilting and fiber arts show presented by Quilters by The Sea Guild! Happening on Friday, June 22, from 3 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, June 24, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to the show is $5 at the door—good for all three days and includes a raffle ticket (kids 12 and under are free). Plenty of free street parking in the North Fourth neighborhood. Local Wilmington food trucks, BAC cash bar, and lots of fiber arts vendors all in The Historic Church and Annex. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.

ART OF NATURE

June 22, 6pm: Art of Nature photography exhibit at the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery will display the work of three artists who have chosen unique ways to show their passion for nature. The exhibit begins with an opening reception during the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, with a closing reception on Friday, July 27,6-9pm. Artists will host Coffee, Croissants

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the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante.

Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

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

PRIMETIME COMEDY

Come see some of North Carolina’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue!

This month our super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood.

Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

CAROLINA COMEDY CUP

Wed. 9pm: Comedy King of the Carolina’s, Louis Bishop, will be bringing the Carolina Comedy Cup to the Lazy Pirate again this year. Louis started this well-anticipated Comedy Show here over 6 years ago and it is now the longest-running independent Comedy Competition in the Carolinas. More than 50 aspiring comics will be competing for beloved CCC Trophy and a grand prize of $500. For more details on the show and how to compete contact Louis Bishop. facebook. com/louisbishopcomedy. Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd.

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

First Sat. ea. month is free show at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Come

enjoy a night of laughs and find your Comedic Soulmate! 1414 S College Rd. DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

June 22-23, 7/9:30pm: Eddie Ifft has been called one of the most underrated comics in America by The Onion and has proudly told jokes around the world to sold-out crowds in over 15 countries. Eddie is the host of one of the most successful podcasts in the comedy world called “Talkin’ Sh*t.” In August of 2014, his Kickstarter campaign to fund “The Bingle Bus” a mobile podcasting studio exceeded his fundraising goal and raised over $60,000!

• Fri. June 29-30, 7pm/9:30pm: From Gutbuster (2018)—Based in Los Angeles by way of Atlanta, Dave Stone made his television debut on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” in 2013 and in the same year was selected to the prestigious “New Faces” roster of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

Since then, he has been seen on season 8 of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Viceland’s “Flophouse,” and Travel Channel’s “Cheat Day Chow Down”. When not headlining clubs across the country, Dave regularly tours with Craig Ferguson. He also can be heard voicing several characters on Adult Swim’s “Squidbillies” and co-hosting his new paranormal podcast “The Boogie Monster” with Kyle Kinane. Dead Crow, 265 N. Front St.

IMPROV WEDNESDAYS!

Every Wed. you can join us at Dead Crow Comedy for Improv night. Cute Boys Club Improv gets the night started, followed by the Encore award winning Nutt House Improv. As always you can expect some cheap and delicious food and drink specials too! Admission is only $3, doors at 7pm. 265 N. Front St.

1571 Neils Eddy Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456 (910) 655-2555 www.capefearless.com Just 20 minutes from downtown Wilmington

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museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

State of the Art/Art of the State: (through July 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period. No fee. During this time frame, four curators from North Carolina institutions greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

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

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum.

Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2.

505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

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

Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St.

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, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

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

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have? Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures from fast food kids’ meals. Explore toy history in custom label books. Come out to play, create, and imagine in Cape Fear Museum’s newest exhibit, PlayTime! Engage with museum educators in these short, drop-in programs.

Activities change weekly and may include puzzles, games, blocks, and more. Adult participation is required. Fun for all ages!

Free for members or with general admission • See NC through the eyes of Wilmingtonborn photographer Hugh MacRae Morton (1921-2006). His captivating images will be featured in the traveling exhibit “Photographs

by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is now open at Cape Fear Museum.

The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s NC Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018.

• Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. But until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from the late 1800s through the early 2000s. www.capefearmuseum.com/ programs. $20/members; $30/non-members.

CF Museum, 814 Market St.

EXPO 216

Exhibit feat. end-of-life issues. Enter Grandma’s House and address the elephant in the room. Pick up an advance directive. Review the History of Hospice . Contemplate individual responses of compassion in the arena.

Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed.Sun., noon-6pm. www.expo216.com.

kids stuff SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Ea. child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910798-6303. 201 Chestnut St.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

Sat., 2pm: Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary.

Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is required. Free for members w/admission.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MESSY HAND TODDLER ART

Toddlers and their adults enjoy a messy, hands-on art experience where they focus on exploring art materials and processes, rather than on the end product. Children ages 2 to 4, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone should make sure to wear clothes that can get messy.

Free but space is limited and advance registration is required. www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6303. Krista Dean at 910-798-6368 or Raquel Fava at 910-7986365. Please call for info. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MAIDES PARK SUMMER CAMP

Half-day, ages 5-11. $15/week. Camp runs through Aug. 17, 9am–1pm (no camp the week of July 2). Activities include: arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more! Pre-registration required: www.wilmingtonrecreation.com. 1101 Manly Ave., 910.341.7867

PLANETARIUM ADVENTURES

Cool off and enjoy an exciting full-dome film in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium most Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons, 2pm. These family-friendly programs are fun and appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and adult participation is required.

Free for members of with general admission.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MLK SUMMER CAMP

Ages: 7-12. Cost: $25/week Space is very limited. Camp runs June 18 - Aug. 17, 7:45 am - 5:30 pm. (No camp the week of July 2.)

Activities include: arts and crafts, fi eld trips, sports activities and more! Pre-registration required. • Teen Camp: Ages: 13-14 Cost: $25/week Camp runs June 18- Aug. 17, 7:45 am - 5:30 pm (No camp the week of July 2.)

Activities include: arts and crafts, sports activities, group/team building activities, leadership and service events/activities along with field trips. Reg.: wilmingtonrecreation. com. 910.341.7866. 401 S. 8th St.

SUMMER CAMPS

Come out to Coastal Athletics this summer for baseball, softball, or lacrosse camp!

8am-noon or extended stay, noon-4pm. $40/day or $175/week with an additional $20/day for extended stay. Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis; tshirt for each child who attends a full week of camp. Children who are signed up for extended stay must bring a lunch. (910)-4525838. Coastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Dr. S.

PRE-K ART TIME

Preschool kids ages 2-4 are invited to Pleasure Island Library to create, learn, and play with art materials and activities! Please wear clothes that can get messy! Free but space is limited. To make sure your preschooler has a seat, register on the calendar at www.

NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6385.

Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

HELLO CELLO!

June 20, 2pm: Miss Michelle will introduce kids to her cello and demonstrate how she plays on it. After listening to some music, participants will do a related craft. Free program is for kids ages 4-10. No registration is required to attend. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385.

NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

CB STATE PARK VISIT

June 27, 2pm: Bring kids ages 4 to 10 to this special presentation from Carolina Beach State Park rangers! Learn about animal sounds and how they communicate! Space is limited for this free program. Register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6385. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385.

NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

ILM COOPERATIVE SCHOOL CAMPS

Wilmington Cooperative School is hosting Throwback Summer Camps like you grew up with. For kids ages 5-10, the camps include Nature Camp (June 25-29), Stem Camp (July 9-13), Art Camp (July 16-20) and Water Camp (August 6-10). $125/ week. Wilmington Cooperative School, 4830 Randall Pkwy.

ACTION FIGURE TERRARIUMS

June 30, 1pm: At this free program, teens can create an ecologically-correct terrarium to house an action figure of their choice.

Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure you have a seat, register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6373. Services Librarian Max Nunez at mnunez@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6373. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers.

Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA Midtown, George Anderson Dr. DOLPHIN SUNSET CRUISE

Bid farewell to the setting sun with a 1 ½ hour Sunset Cruise. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers several versions of its famed Sunset Cruise to celebrate the sunset. All sunset cruises depart the Blockade Runner Dock.

Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset – it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also from experience this is the best time to sight Dolphins in the bay. $35 per adult $15 per child. RSVP: 910-200-4002/wbst3000@gmail.com. http:// wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. Metered street parking only. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BIRDING CRUISE

Join the Cape Fear Naturalist as he guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Topics will include a strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh function. $45 per passenger; RSVP. 910-200-4002 or http://wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. Metered street parking only. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

TIDAL CREEK TUESDAYS

Join Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours for an hour and a half boat tour focused on the ecology of local tidal creeks! We will discuss water quality, pollution sources, and the flora and fauna of the area. While discussing the functions of our salt marshes, we will assist you in identifying local plant and bird species. $45 a person; must RSVP. 910-200-4002 to book your trip. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

SUNSET PADDLE

June 20, 6pm: Free, family-friendly sunset paddle event, appropriate for all ages and skill levels. Refreshments provided by Waterman’s Brewing Company. Weekly meetup at 6pm; event begins at 6:30pm. Experienced paddleboard instructors available for tutorials. Following the paddle, head over to the Sea Escape pool bar for live music, casual dining and refreshing drinks. Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

classes PAPERMAKING CLASSES

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and website. Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com.

Aluna Works, 603 Castle St.

ART CLASSES W/LOIS DEWITT

recreation/sports HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built. Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

CIVIL WAR CRUISE

Sit back, relax and embrace the wondrous scenery of the Cape Fear waterways as we embark on this special cruise. Relax and enjoy the comfortable seating, sipping on your drink of choice, the afternoon breeze and all the relaxation that Cape Fear holds!There will be Discussion by our local Civil War expert who will bring the Civil War to life on the Cape Fear River. Seats are limited so we recommend reserving your seats. wilmingtonwatertours.net or 910-338-3134. Adults, $50; kids, $25. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

WALK WITH A DOC

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Mon. Morning Still-Life Drawing, 10am. • Mon. Afternoon Watercolor Basics, 2pm • Tuesday Afternoon Watercolor, Beachscapes, 2pm • Wed. Morning Sketching, 10am • Thurs. Afternoon Still Life Painting, 2pm. • Sat. Morning Sketching, 10am. Sign up: www.free-online-art-classes.com/wilmingtonncartclasses.html Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure YOGA 101

Phyllis Rollins is a certified intermediate Iyengar teacher and practitioner of yoga for 37 years. Her classes incorporate the philosophy of yoga and the role of the mind in practice. She enjoys working with students on their individual difficulties to find avenues for growth. Phyllis is the founder of the first yoga studio in Charlotte. $30 per class. All four, $110. Friday night required for Sat. classes due to progressive nature.

ADULT CRAFTERNOONS

A new monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-7986371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

MEDITATE + CHILL

Addie Jo Bannerman, Melissa Middlebrook + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30pm at Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath. Relax.

Let go. Make space. After our meditation, we’ll make space to chill. Find connection.

Talk things out. Meet + greet. No need for Netflix. Let’s get real. All levels welcome.

Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St. FINISH IT

Wed, 4pm: Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or enjoy another craft? Got unfinished projects lurking in your closets? Bring a project to the library and work on it with other crafty people, on the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 pm (no July date). This library group is free and no reservations are needed. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-7986371.NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

UPCYCLE YOUR CDS

Got a pile of old CDs stuffed in a drawer, binder, or garage shelf somewhere? Explore ways to turn those CD’s into works of art to decorate your home. Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure you have a seat, register on the calendar at www.

NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6301.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

ART CART

June 20, 2pm: Kids ages 5 to 11 are invited to let their creativity flow at Pleasure Island Library’s creation station! On June 20 we’ll create yarn monsters and other yarn creatures! No registration is required to attend this free program. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

PAINT YOUR OWN NESTING DOLLS

June 21, 2pm: Teens and adults are invited to paint their own set of nesting dolls at this free craft program at Northeast Library. Hands-on

workshop is free and materials will be provided, but space is limited. www.NHCLibrary. org or 910-798-6371. Manager Leigh Thomas at lethomas@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371.

NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. SIMPLE DIVORCE CLINIC

June 21, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolina offers this free informational clinic for people filing divorce actions. Preregister on calendar www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6301. Participants at the clinic will learn the requirements for filing a simple divorce action in NC, and how to complete the paperwork necessary to represent themselves in court. They will receive an information packet. A brief question and answer session with a virtual attorney will conclude each clinic. Natasha Francois at 910-798-6301 or nfrancois@nhcgov.com.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

LIVE MUSIC YIN YANG BHAKTI YOGA FLOW

June 21, 5pm: Join Sarah Templeton of Trifecta Healing: Massage, Therapy, and Yoga, Narayani Noelle, E-RYT500 of Kunga Yoga, and local musician Justin Heter (Selah Dubb, Dubtown Cosmonauts) for a live music yoga experience like no other. Two hour meditative practice we will utilize the body, mind, and breath as tools to connect with that which resides within. $20; register at www.narayanishakti.com/event-schedule. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave.

SOULSTICE CLEANSING

June 21, 6pm: Enter the sacred and etheric realms of our being through sound vibration and soul cleansing on this year’s summer solstice. Utilizing intention, sacred sound, mantra, asana, and breathing, Eddy and Mary

will guide a chakra balancing experience to clear out stagnant energy and purify our karmic relationships that relate to each chakra.

The soundscape will assist in tapping us into each element for a full sensory experience. $25 adv, $30 day of. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr., #200 FITNESS CLASSES

Yoga: Tues., 5:30pm (ends on June 26). Free (pre-reg. rqd). Participants must bring their own yoga mat to class. • Zumba, Thurs., 5:30pm (ends on June 28). Free (pre-registration rqd). Children ages 12-17 can participate with an adult. www.webreg.wilmingtonnc.gov. Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave.

SUP YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

June 22, 5pm: Looking to extend your yoga teaching outside of the studio? Learn to guide your students through the ultimate outdoor yoga-class experience. Standup Paddleboard Yoga! Longwave Yoga brings you a full-spectrum SUP Yoga Workshop and SUP Yoga Teacher Training - geared towards offering yoga teachers the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively lead a yoga class on the water. 23-hour CEU course covers use of SUP equipment, SUP basics and technique, water safety, how to monitor weather patterns and chart tides, and how to appropriately adapt and sequence yoga on a paddle board for everyone from beginner yogis to expert SUP athletes. Open to all adventurous yogis with the ability to swim. Call for more info per requirements: (910)769-3494. www.longwaveyoga.com/pages/hour-yogateacher-training1. Cost: $600. Schedule: Friday, 5pm-9pm; Saturday, 7am- 5pm w/ lunch break; Sunday, 7am- 4pm w/ lunch break.

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Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr. #200 METAL AND WIRE WORK JEWELRY

June 23, 10am: Metal & wire work jewelry classes held on scheduled Tuesday and Saturday mornings, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center at 2nd and Orange Streets. $30.00/2 hr class (includes all supplies and tools for use in class). Beginners welcomed! Pre-registration required by emailing instructor: Karen Keffer Pridemore at takeyourpickdesigns@ yahoo.com. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

IMPROV WORKSHIP AND DAREDEVIL IMPROV

June 23, 10am: Introductory class for kids and teens covers the building blocks of improv acting, using classic and modern theater games. Participants will focus on working together as a group, support and having fun! Free for young people ages 10 to 17.

Space is limited; registering on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6391. Scooter Hayes at shayes@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd.

SENSORY STORYTIME

June 23, 10:30am: Sensory Storytime is a sensory-friendly storytime for children who are on the autism spectrum, have a difficult time with larger groups, or who have sensory sensitivities! Expect preschool level books, songs, and movement. Sensory Storytime is free but space is limited. To make sure you have a seat, register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-7986373. Ms. Jaimie at jharwood@nhcgov.com or (910) 798-6388. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

June 24-29, 6-8pm: Vacation Bible School at Silver Lake Baptist Church, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 791-9171.

GENTLE YOGA

June 28, 10am: Streamline your shape using simple stretching techniques that help improve your balance, flexibility, strength, and breathing. All participants must sign a release waiver prior to the event. This hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. Register on the calendar, www.

NHCLibrary.org, or by calling 910-7986301. Natasha Francois at nfrancois@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6301. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions.

Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943. jason. clamme@lcfh.org.

LIVING WITH GRIEF

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no

cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Living with Grief: Growth and Education Group for Adults Coping with Grief will meet Wednesdays through May 23 (no meeting on May 2). There is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required; to register call 910.796.7991. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Leland Library, 487 Village Rd. Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr. LET’S TALK BOOKS

Join a different kind of book club! Weekly meeting, Wed., 11am, offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov. com / 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

WALK WITH A DOC

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

DISCUSSION AND DISCOVERY

Wed., 6pm: Discover women and femme identified writers! Come to our weekly book club and free write where no advance reading is necessary. Every week we will read excerpts from thought provoking essays, stories, and poems to expand our wheel house and continue our exploration of diversity. We will be selecting excerpts from books carried in-house and delving into discussions on themes and perspectives that we may have grasped from immersing ourselves in these texts. Don’t worry, no prior reading is needed! With titles changing weekly and free writing during our discussions, Discussion & Diversity is not something you’ll want to miss out on! Athenian Bookstore & Lounge, 2231 Wrightsville Ave.

needed to attend this free library program.

Leigh Thomas at lethomas@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. BEACH READS BOOK SALE

June 30, 9am: Bring your beach bag to the Library’s annual half-day Beach Reads Book Sale! Adult mass market paperbacks are on sale at 50 cents each, so snatch up a few dozen romances, mysteries, or thrillers in convenient pocket size. Book sales at New Hanover County Public Library are staffed by Friends of the Library volunteers, and all proceeds benefit the Library. Donations of used books and audiovisual media are accepted at all library locations during open hours. Reference Desk at 910-798-6301. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

clubs/notices WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the

saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave. ATHENIAN AT LARGE

Sun., 3pm: Athenian Press & Workshops is reintroducing its At Large series. Every Sunday, we will hold a town-hall style community meeting in which woman and femme creators (artists, writers, arts entrepreneurs, etc.) are invited to discuss current events.

Provides an opportunity to connect with fellow creators and survivors of marginalization, and it offers a forum to use writing as healing. Each week the Athenian team invites its guest to participate in a writing prompt at the end of the meeting. Following will be Athenian Yoga with Heather Gordy, who curates a practice that allows guests to decompress, explore creativity, and reflect upon the discussion (although both events can occur independently if guests cannot attend both). Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

CF ROLLER GIRL

June 20, 8:30pm: CFRG welcomes competitive women from all walks of life who can dedicate the time and energy it takes to become a roller derby skater. You must be at least 18 years old to play roller derby.

All you need is a positive attitude, an open mind, and the willingness to work your butt off, skate hard, and learn. Find out what roller derby and the Cape Fear Roller Girls are all about at our Registration Night! We’ll

SEA TURTLE TALK

June 20, 7pm: Learn about threatened and endangered sea turtles nesting and hatching on our beaches from May-October and how you can help protect these magnificent creatures! The Sea Turtle talks are held at 7 pm on Wednesday nights. They run from June 6- August 29th (no talk on July 4th). The Sea Turtle Talk is free and located at Carolina Beach State Park Visitor Center. Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Rd.

YOUR LIFE IN WORDS

June 25, 2pm: Dalene Bickel will share her presentation “Your Life in Words,” speaking about the importance of life story and offering practical advice about how begin to write your own legacy. The 45-minute presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. Dalene Bickel is an author, book coach and speaker who helps nonfiction authors successfully write, develop and self-publish their books. Her website is http://lasting-legacies.net. No registration is

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Symposium Restaurant and Bar is bringing back Greek Night! Join us on June 16th for a night of live music, Greek dancing, and a special surprise! Reserve a table now, call 910-239-9051. Symposium Restaurant, 890 Town Center Dr.

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

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

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

PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

Shakespeare brunch, Sun., 12-2pm. $20. ($8, show only). Monthly featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays. Brunch and dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket. Drinks and gratuity not included. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. June 17: The Tempest. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www. theatrewilmington.com.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr, Thursdays 2-6pm, year-round, excluding major holidays. Support local farmers and artisans in the beer garden Thursday afternoons. Shop for veggies, meat, eggs, honey and hand-made crafts while enjoying one of the Brewery’s many delicious beers. Stay afterward for live music! wbbfarmersmarket@ gmail.com • Riverfront Farmers, Sat., 8am: Market features all local produce, products and artisan works. A seasonal, open-air market located along the first block of North Water St. and in adjoining Riverfront Park in historic downtown Wilmington along the Cape Fear River. Locally grown and produced fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, plants, locally caught seafood, handmade artisan works, fresh-cut flower bouquets and more are available. 5 N. Water St. Church Of

June 20, 7:30pm: Raise a glass to a beautiful sunset over Wilmington on our Champagne Sunset Cruise! Enjoy your complimentary glass of bubbly or visit the cash bar where you can purchase your favorite cocktails. Sit back and relax and let your worries float away on this hour and a half adventure. With a gorgeous sunset as your backdrop for an incredible cruise on the Cape Fear River, this is the perfect way to end your day in Wilmington!

Surprise your sweetheart for a romantic night out or relax and reconnect with family and friends on this leisurely cruise. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

SOUL SISTERS SUPPER

June 21, 7pm: gathering to feed your head with like-minded ladies Grab your girls + join our gang of lady leaders. We’d be down to hang! Our Soul Sisters Supper is a gathering to feed your head (+ your belly) with likeminded ladies. This is not an exclusive event.

All women of all walks of life are welcome.

We’ll meet on the third Thursday of each month at The Penthouse in the Trust Building in downtown Wilmington, NC overlooking the Cape Fear River to enjoy a vegetarian dinner + each other’s company. After our Soul Sisters Sleepover in Dec. 2017, we realized we kind of like each other + that when we join forces magic happens. Let’s support each others ideas + grub out while we’re at it. It’s simple. We keep it real. So come on! Eat your heart out.Adult beverages may be purchased at the bar but are not included in the supper.

The Penthouse, 2 N. Front St., 9th Floor

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

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

Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.

LIVING WITH GRIEF

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Living with Grief: Growth and Education Group for Adults Coping with Grief will meet Wed., through May 23 (no meeting on May 2). There is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required; to register call 910-7967991. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Leland Library, 487 Village Rd.

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church,

3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome. 910763-8134 MS SUPPORT GROUP

Those with MS, families and friends welcome.

Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., 1st floor conference room, New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital).

Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne, 910-2322033 or Burt, 910-383-1368. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 S. 17th St.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

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

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

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Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members.

Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St. LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am.

Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-reg. is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@ nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours, 6:30pm/8:30pm.

Admission. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. hauntedwilmington.com

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR

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

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you have cosmic permission to enjoy extra helpings of waffles, crepes, pancakes, and blintzes.

Eating additional pastries and doughnuts is also encouraged. Why? Because it’s high time for you to acquire more ballast. You need more gravitas and greater stability. You can’t afford to be top-heavy; you must be hard to knock over. If you would prefer not to accomplish this noble goal by adding girth to your butt and gut, find an alternate way. Maybe you could put weights on your shoes and think very deep thoughts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You’re slipping into the wild heart of the season of discovery. Your curiosity is mounting. Your listening skills are growing more robust. Your willingness to be taught and influenced and transformed is at a peak. What smarter way to take advantage of the fertile moment than to decide what you most want to learn about during the next three years? For inspiration, identify a subject you’d love to study, a skill you’d eagerly stretch yourself to master, and an invigorating truth that would boost your brilliance if you thoroughly embodied it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969. Four of his works were essential in earning that award: the play “Waiting for Godot,” and the novels “Molloy,” ‘Malone Dies,” and “The Unnamable.” Beckett wrote all of them in a two-year span during the late 1940s. During that time, he was virtually indigent. He and his companion Suzanne survived on the paltry wage she made as a dressmaker. We might draw the conclusion, from his life story, it is at least possible for a person to accomplish great things despite having little money. I propose we make Beckett your role model in coming weeks, Gemini. May he inspire you to believe in your power, to become the person you want to be no matter what your financial situation may be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

I suggest you ignore the temptation to shop around for new heroes and champions. It would only distract you from your main assignment in the coming weeks, which is to be more of a hero and champion yourself. Here are some tips to guide you as you slip beyond your overly modest selfimage and explore liberations that may be possible when you give yourself more credit. Tip #1: Finish outgrowing the old heroes and champions who have served you well. Tip #2: Forgive and forget disappointing heroes and hypocritical champions who betrayed their own ideals. Tip #3: Exorcise your unwarranted admiration for mere celebrities who might have snookered you into thinking they’re heroes or champions.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

worked very hard to accomplish what looks easy and natural. The marvels you generate will, unlike the illusionists’, be authentic and useful.

LIBRA (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The coming weeks will be a favorable time to accentuate and brandish the qualities that best exemplify your Libran nature. In other words, be extreme in your moderation. Be pushy in your attempts to harmonize. Be bold and brazen, as you make supple use of your famous balancing act. I’ll offer you a further piece of advice, as well. My first astrology teacher believed when Librans operate at peak strength, their symbol of power is the iron fist in the velvet glove: power expressed gracefully, firmness rendered gently. I urge you to explore the nuances of that metaphor.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

If I were your mom, I’d nudge you out the door and say, “Go play outside for a while!” If I were your commanding officer, I’d award you a shiny medal for your valorous undercover work and order you to take a frisky sabbatical. If I were your psychotherapist, I would urge you to act as if your past has no further power to weigh you down or hold you back, and then I would send you out on a vision quest to discover your best possible future. In other words, my dear Scorpio, I hope you will flee your usual haunts. Get out of the loop and into the open spaces that will refresh your eyes and heart.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Sex education classes at some high schools employ a dramatic exercise to illustrate the possible consequences of engaging in heterosexual lovemaking without using birth control. Everywhere they go for two weeks, students must carry around a 10-pound bag of flour. It’s a way for them to get a visceral approximation of caring for an infant. I recommend you find or create an equivalent test or trial for yourself in coming days. As you consider entering into a deeper collaboration or making a stronger commitment, you’ll be wise to undertake a dress rehearsal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Members of the Dull Men’s Club celebrate the ordinary. “Glitz and glam aren’t worth the bother,” they declare. “Slow motion gets you there faster,” they pontificate. Showing no irony, they brag they are “born to be mild.” I wouldn’t normally recommend becoming part of a movement like theirs, but the next two weeks will be a rare time when aligning yourself with their principles might be healthy and smart. If you’re willing to explore the virtues of simple, plain living, make the Swedish term “lagom” your word of power. According to the Dull Men’s Club, it means “enough, sufficient, adequate, balanced, suitable, appropriate.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In the Georgian language, “shemomechama” is a word that literally means “I ate the whole thing.” It refers to what happens when you’re already full, but find the food in front of you so delicious that you can’t stop eating. I’m concerned you might soon be tempted to embark on metaphorical versions of “shemomechama.” That’s why I’m giving you a warning to monitor any tendencies you might have to get too much of a good thing. Pleasurable and productive activities will serve you better if you stop yourself before you go too far.

“A waterfall would be more impressive if it flowed the other way,” Irish writer Oscar Wilde said. Normally, I would dismiss an idea like this, even though it’s funny and I like funny ideas. Normally, I would regard such a negative assessment of the waterfall’s true nature, even in jest, to be unproductive and enfeebling. But none of my usual perspectives are in effect as I evaluate the possibility that Wilde’s declaration might be a PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) provocative metaphor for your use in coming weeks. For a limited time Please, do not send me a lock of your hair or a special piece of jewelry or a only, it might be wise to meditate on a waterfall that flows the other way. hundred dollar bill. I gladly will cast a love spell on your behalf without draining you of your hard-earned cash. The only condition I place on my free gift is you VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) agree to have me cast the love spell on you and you alone. After all, your love Stage magicians may seem to make a wine glass hover in mid-air, or trans- for yourself is what needs most work. And your love for yourself is the primary form salt into diamonds, or make doves materialize and fly out of their magic that fuels your success in connecting with other people. (Besides, it’s hands. It’s all fake, of course—tricks performed by skilled illusionists. But bad karma to use a love spell to interfere with another person’s will.) So if you here’s a twist on the old story: I suspect, for a few weeks, you will have the accept my conditions, Pisces, demonstrate that you’re ready to receive my telepower to generate effects that may, to the uninitiated, have a resemblance pathic love spell by sending me your telepathic authorization. to magic tricks—except your magic will be real, not fake. And you will have

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