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FLAG DAY

PRIDE MONTH Events abound across Cape Queer for June’s Pride month.

Two local plays focus on the LGBTQIA experience, “Out, NC” and “The Cake” (pages 28-29). Plus, there are picnics, beach blasts and even a performance from “Cowboy” Randy Jones of The Village People slated at Bottega at the end of the month. Read all about it on pages 44-45.

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BEST OF 2019>>

encore continues to celebrate and highlight winners from 2019’s readers’ choice poll. Plus, we spotlight the good times, beer, art and entertainment shared at the inaugural Bestival at Waterline Brewing on May 11!

Photo by Chris Brehmer Photography

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To enter events on encore’s new online calendar, generated by SpinGo, head to www.encorepub. com/welcome/events-2. Events must be entered by every Thursday at noon, for consideration in print and on our new app, encore Go. E-mail shea@ encorepub.com with questions.

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Carolina Pines Festival is making a comeback, and organizer Anna Mann has a new team behind her to celebrate Wilmington’s music scene. Read more about their get together at Waterline on Saturday on page 16.

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EXTRA>> Touch Tank Tuesdays have started at North Carolina Coatal Federation in WB. They allow folks an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience with marine life and learning the importance of maintaining a healthy environment.

Photo by Shannon Rae Gentry

Fly your own flag at the Battleship on Flag Day! American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard assists visitors hoist and fold their flags. Makes a great video and family heirloom.

A certificate of authenticity will be mailed to you.

Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Road. www.battleshipnc.com

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Chief Contributors: Gwenyfar Rohler, Anghus,

Tom Tomorrow, Chuck Shepherd, Mark Basquill, Rosa Bianca, Rob Brezsny, Joan C. Wilkerson, John Wolfe, Fanny Slater

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INSIDE THIS WEEK: Best Of, pgs. 4-10 • Live Local, pgs. 12-13 • News of the Weird, pg. 14 Op-Ed, pg. 15 • Music, pgs. 16-21 • Gallery Guide, pg. 25 • Theatre, pgs. 26-29 Film, pgs. 31 • Dining, pgs. 34-39 • Carpe Librum, pgs. 41 • Pride Month, pgs. 44-45 Touch Tank Tuesdays, pgs. 46 • Calendar, pgs. 50-62 • Crossword, pg. 63

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WINNERS & RUNNER-UPS MEDIA, ARTS & ENTERTINMENT BEST ACTRESS

KENDRA GOEHRING-GARRETT Holli Saperstein Susan Auten

BEST ACTOR

PATRICK BASQUILL JEFF PHILLIPS David Bollinger

BEST ARCADE / GAME ROOM

BLUE POST

Jungle Rapids Orton’s Billiards and Pool

BEST ARTIST — MALE

BRADLEY CARTER Nathan Verwey Allan Nance

BEST ARTIST — FEMALE

ADDIE JO BANNERMAN Carleigh Sion Candy Pegram

BEST ART GALLERY

BOTTEGA ART AND WINE Art in Bloom Eclipse Artisan Boutique

BEST BAND

L SHAPE LOT

Striking Copper Signal Fire

BEST BOWLING ALLEY

CARDINAL LANES Ten Pin Alley Beach Bowl

BEST COMEDY TROUPE

PINEAPPLE-SHAPED LAMPS Nutt House Improv Troupe

BEST CULTURAL PROGRAMMING

WILSON CENTER

WHQR UNCW Office of the Arts

BEST DANCE CLUB

IBIZA

Goodfellas Pravda

BEST DANCE SCHOOL

TECHNIQUES IN MOTION

Studio 1 Dance Conservatory Danzquest

BEST DJ

ACTIVE DJ ENTERTAINMENT (JAY TATUM)

DJ Battle The Beehive Blondes

BEST EVENT PLANNER

KNOT TOO SHABBY EVENTS Kickstand Events Shauna Loves Planning

BEST GAY CLUB

IBIZA

Tails Piano Bar Bottega Art and Wine

BEST INDOOR SPORTS/REC FACILITY

DEFY GRAVITY

YMCA Flip N Fly Off the Wall Sports LLC

BEST KARAOKE BAR

REEL CAFE

% OF BEST SMALL MUSIC VENUE (<600) VOTES BROOKLYN ARTS CENTER 36% 34% 30% 34% 34% 32% 45% 44% 11% 42% 29% 29% 40% 34% 26% 41% 38% 21% 43% 30% 27% 40% 38% 22% 54% 46%

Reggies 42nd St. Tavern Bourgie Nights

49% 28% 23%

BEST LARGE MUSIC VENUE (>600)

GREENFIELD LAKE AMPHITHEATRE 68% Wilson Center Pier 33

BEST FILMMAKER

HONEY HEAD FILMS Shannon Silva Billy Lewis

24% 8% 51% 29% 20%

BEST LOCAL INDIE FILM

CLASS DISMISSED (DEVIN DIMATTIA, TONY CHOUFANI) 44% Fragment (Joseph Day) Deserted (Chirstopher Short)

33% 23%

BEST MORNING RADIO SHOW

PENGUIN 98.3 THE MORNING CHILL 37% Z107.5 Foz in the Morning 102.7 Bob and Sheri in the Morning

34% 29%

BEST MOVIE THEATER

48% 46% Stone Theaters at The Pointe 14 AMC CLASSIC Wilmington 16 Cinemas 6% BEST MUSICIAN — FEMALE 44% REBEKAH TODD 33% Bibis Ellison 23% Jenny Pearson

REGAL CINEMAS MAYFAIRE

BEST MUSICIAN — MALE

TRAVIS SHALLOW Randy McQuay David Dixon Jason Jackson

BEST MUSEUM

CAMERON ART MUSUEM

Cape Fear Museum Children’s Museum of Wilmington

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

SUSIE LINQUIST PHOTOGRAPHY Matthew Ray Photography Chris Brehmer Photography

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY

FOZ (Z107.5)

Eric Miller (Penguin 98.3) Beau Gunn (Penguin 98.3)

BEST RADIO STATION

98.3 THE PENGUIN Z107.5 91.3 WHQR

BEST RECORD STORE

GRAVITY RECORDS

Yellow Dog Discs Angie’s Hair and Records

BEST TATTOO PARLOR

ARTFUEL INC.

Hardwire Glenn’s Tattoos

BEST THEATRE COMPANY

THALIAN ASSOCIATION

Opera House Theatre Company Panache Theatrical Productions

BEST KIDS THEATRE CO.

THALIAN ASSOCIATION CHILDREN’S THEATRE (TACT) TheatreNOW Snow Productions

32% 31% 20% 17%

BEST THEATRE VENUE

44% 33% 23%

BEST TOUR OF ILM

THALIAN HALL Wilson Center TheatreNOW

45% 33% 22% 49% 35% 16% 35% 34% 31% 48% 34% 18% 56% 33% 11% 35% 28% 27% 10% 49%

Bourbon St. 28% Jerry Allen’s Sports Bar & Grill at Katy’S 23%

Fun Home (Panache)

14%

BEST PRODUCTION — STRAIGHT PLAY

TWELFTH NIGHT (ALCHEMICAL THEATRE CO.) 35% In Sanity (Chase Harrison) The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Panache)

BEST NEWSCAST

WECT

WWAY Spectrum News

BEST NEWSCASTER

FRANCES WELLER (WECT) Randy Aldridge (WWAY) Jon Evans (WECT)

BEST OPEN MIC

DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Goat and Compass Bottega Art and Wine

BEST OUTDOOR SPORTS/REC FACILITY

CAPT’N BILLS BACKYARD GRILL Dig and Dive Ogden Skatepark

PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

FINKELSTEIN’S Music Loft Guitar Pickers

33% 32% 67% 29% 4% 40% 30% 30% 53% 33% 14% 50% 29% 21% 56% 30% 14%

BEST POOL HALL

BLUE POST BILLIARDS

Orton’s Billiards and Pool Room Breaktime Billiards

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42% 31% 27%

44% 29% 27% 48% 32% 20% 59% 31% 10%

BEST WRITER

GWENYFAR ROHLER Wiley Cash John Wolfe

BEST WRITE-IN CATEGORY MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL — DYNAMIC MARTIAL ARTS

Waxing Salon — Carter Kayte Marketing Firm — KC Creative

56% 33% 11%

54% 33% 13% 39% 34% 27% 41% 33% 26%

Leon McKay — Leon McKay Healing Arts 34% Gretchen Rivas — Infinity Acupuncture 30%

BEST ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

THE HEMP FARMACY

Leon McKay Healing Arts Inifinity Acupuncture

BEST ANTIQUE SHOP

THE IVY COTTAGE

Flea Body’s Cape Fear Antique Center

BEST BOOKSTORE

OLD BOOKS ON FRONT ST. Two Sisters Bookery Pomegranate Books

BEST CAR WASH

CRUISERS CAR WASH & DETAIL CENTER

Splash-n-Dash Car Wash Mr. Sudsy Car Wash & Detail

50% 28% 22% 53% 32% 15% 68% 19% 12%

48% 29% 23% 57% 22% 21% 54% 25% 21% 49% 32% 19%

BACK IN MOTION CHIROPRACTIC 46% Sito Chiropractic Graybar Chiropractic & Rehab

FAIRY CIRCLE

Plato’s Closet Clothes Mentor

THE IVY COTTAGE Home Again Uptown Market

BEST CONTRACTOR

PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION OF THE CAROLINA COAST LS Smith Jim Jacquot Construction

BEST DENTIST

BOZART FAMILY DENISTRY

Salling and Tate General Dentistry Edgerton and Glenn

28% 26% 45% 28% 27%

DR. PAMELA TAYLOR (WILMINGTON HEALTH)

Dr. Gregory Woodfill (Wilmington Health) Dr. Craig Scibal (Swell Vision Center)

BEST ESTHETICIAN

AMY WILLIAMS (GLO MED SPA) Jenny Walker (Head to Toe) Marcella Hardy (Tanglez)

BEST FARMERS MARKET

RIVERFRONT FARMERS MARKET

Poplar Grove Farmers Market Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market

46% 28% 26% 54% 17% 19% 45% 33% 22% 35% 34% 31% 54% 27% 19%

BEST FURNITURE COMPANY

CUSTOM HOME FURNITURE GALLERIES 45%

BEST FIRST-DATE SPOT

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH Indochine Little Dipper

BEST FLORIST

JULIA’S FLORIST

Fiore Fine Flowers Sweet Nectar’s Florist

BEST GARDEN STORE

TRANSPLANTED GARDEN The Plant Place Farmers Supply Co.

BEST GIFT SHOP

BLUE MOON GIFT SHOPS Dragonflies Modern Legend

BEST GOLF COURSE

BEAU RIVAGE GOLF & RESORT

Wilmington Municipal Golf Course Magnolia Greens Golf Course

BEST GOURMET STORE

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Temptatons Gourmet Cafe Italian Gourmet Market

34% 21% 39% 31% 30% 68% 19% 13% 38% 36% 26% 61% 26% 13%

35% 34% 31% 59% 29% 20%

BEST GROCERY STORE

HARRIS TEETER Trader Joe’s Publix

44% 34% 22%

BEST GYM

02 FITNESS

Planet Fitness Anytime Fitness

BEST HAIR SALON

ROCKIN’ ROLLER SALON Bangz Tanglez

BEST HAIR STYLIST

BLYTHE LUNDY (ROCKIN’ ROLLER SALON)

45% 39% 16% 42% 30% 28% 63%

Kelly Woodell (Wisp Salon) 20% Amber Picciola (Hairlinz Design Group) 17%

BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE 53% 30% 17%

BEST DOCTOR

Ashley Furniture HomeStore Rooms to Go Furniture Store

TRICIA MILLLER — ORIENTAL THERAPIES 36%

Priscilla McCall’s Sweet Vibrations

JS & J Auto Honda Acura Services MobileTech

BEST CONSIGNMENT — HOME GOODS/DECOR

33% 20%

BEST ACUPUNCTURIST

ADAM AND EVE

BLACK’S TIRE AND AUTO

47%

GOODS AND SERVICES

BEST ADULT STORE

BEST AUTO MECHANIC

BEST CONSIGNMENT — CLOTHES

Jax 5th Ave Banks Channel

WhastOnWilmington.com WilmingtonToday.com

Belle Meade Apartment Homes Hawthorne Commons

64% 26% 10%

51% 28% 21%

PORTCITYDAILY.COM

SOUTH FRONT APARTMENTS

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

39% 34% 27%

BEST WEBSITE

BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX

45% 36% 19%

Ghost Tour of ILM Haunted Pub Crawl

WILMINGTON WATER TOURS

BEST PRODUCTION — MUSICAL BEST TRIVIA NIGHT MAMMA MIA! (OPERA HOUSE THEATRE CO.) 64% 50% HELL’S KITCHEN Cannibal! The Musical (Pineapple-Shaped Lamps)22% 32% 18%

41% 39% 20%

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP

Lovey’s Natural Foods and Cafe Whole Foods

BEST HOTEL

EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON WILMINGTON RIVERFRONT

Blockade Runner Beach Resort Hotel Ballast

BEST JEWELER

PERRY’S EMPORIUM REEDS Jewelers Cape Fear Jewelers

BEST KIDS’ CLOTHING STORE

ONCE UPON A CHILD

Peanut Butter & Jelly Baby Store Memories of a Child

40% 31% 29% 43% 35% 22% 51% 31% 18% 44% 30% 26%

BEST KIDS’ CAMP

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SURF CAMP 57% No Sleeves Magic Camp Power Camp

BEST KIDS’ AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

POWER OF PLAY

Mustard Seed Youth Center Cape Fear Isshin — Ryu Karate and After-school

BEST LAW FIRM

DAVID AND ASSOCIATES Cape Fear Family Law Overholt Law Firm

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST

MARY BETH REDMAN (WILLOW RETREAT SPA)

Cameron Martin (Shine On Massage Therapy) Stephanie Arnold (Relax!)

BEST MEN’S CLOTHING

BLOKE.

Men’s Warehouse Gentlemen’s Corner

BEST MOVING COMPANY

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Few Moves Moving Company Miracle Movers

25% 18% 45% 34% 21% 41% 38% 21% 42% 38% 20% 43% 35% 22% 58% 22% 20%

BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY

ALPHA MORTGAGE Guaranteed Rate Movement Mortgage

51% 25% 24%

BEST NAIL SALON

LUXE NAILS Posh Nails Wisp Salon

BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

HENDRICK TOYOTA

Jeff Gordon Chevrolet Parkway Volvo

BEST NEW COMPANY

GROOMING BY JESS H2 Turbo Car Wash Sport City

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

RIVERLIGHTS

River Bluffs Anchors Bend

49% 37% 14% 43% 33% 24% 46% 36% 18% 54% 24% 22%

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

LAMAINE WILLIAMS (TRAIN WITH LAMAINE) 43% Amy McCauley (A Body Empowered) Josh Venegas (Wilmington Weightlifting Club)

BEST PILATES STUDIO

CLUB PILATES

A Body Empowered InJoy Movement

BEST PET BOARDING

PET PARADISE

College Road Animal Hospital Atlantic Animal Hospital and Pet Care Resort

37% 20% 45% 33% 22% 45% 34% 22%

BEST PET GROOMING

BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING

ISLAND PASSAGE Edge of Urge Hallelu

BEST YOGA STUDIO

WILMINGTON YOGA Rebel Yoga Terra Sol Sanctuary

BEST PET SUPPLY STORE

AUNT KERRY’S PET STOP

Unleashed, the Dog and Cat Store PetSmart

BEST PRINT SHOP

DOCK ST. PRINTING Copycat Print Shop PrintWorks

35% 33% 32% 48% 27% 15%

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY

54% Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 30% 16% Regina Drury Real Estate Group BEST ROOFING COMPANY ATLANTIC ROOFING COMPANY 34% 33% Flores and Foley 23% D&A Roofing

INTRACOASTAL REALTY

BEST SHOE STORE

SOUL SHOETIQUE

Cape Fear Footwear Monkee’s of Wilmington

BEST SHOPPING PLAZA

MAYFAIRE TOWN CENTER Lumina Station Hanover Center

45% 30% 25% 78% 12% 10%

BEST SPA

HEAD TO TOE DAY SPA & SALON 46%

36% Ki Spa Relax! Massage Therapy and Skin Care 19% BEST SURF SHOP SWEETWATER SURF SHOP 43% Surf City Surf Shop 29% Hot Wax Surf Shop 28% BEST TANNING SALON 47% SUN TAN CITY 34% Tanglez Salon 19% Saule Tanning BEST TECH COMPANY COMPUTER WARRIORS 33% nCino 31% tekMountain 20% BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP AUTO WHOLESALE 47% Jeff Gordon Chevrolet 35% Seasell Auto 18% BEST VETERINARIAN PAWS & CLAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL 28% 26% College Road Animal Hospital 25% A Country Veterinary Clinic 21% Wilmington Animal Healthcare BEST WEDDING VENUE

AIRLIE GARDENS

Brooklyn Arts Center Wrightsville Manor

46% 29% 25%

40% 31% 29%

BEST APPETIZERS

FRONT ST. BREWERY Circa 1922 Dram + Morsel

BEST ATMOSPHERE

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT Smoke on the Water Dram + Morsel

BEST BAGEL

BEACH BAGELS

Empire Deli & Bagel Round Bagels and Donuts

BEST BAKERY

APPLE ANNIE’S BAKE SHOP Sweet n Savory Cafe One Belle Bakery

43% 33% 24% 53% 35% 12% 60% 28% 12% 48% 30% 22%

JACKSON’S BIG OAK BARBECUE 40%

Blue Post Cape Fear Wine and Beer

37% 23% 62% 20% 18%

BEST BARTENDER

TRISTA NICOSIA (GOAT AND COMPASS) 35% Brandy Tomcany (Slainte) Dianna Semansky (Axes and Allies)

BEST BEER LIST

CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER Pour Taproom Hey Beer!

BEST LOCAL BEER

33% 32% 40% 38% 22%

TROPICAL LIGHTNING (WILMINGTON

54%

Kolsch (Waterline Brewing Co.) Maker of Wings (Flying Machine Brewing Co.)

32% 14%

BREWING COMPANY)

BEST BISCUIT

DIXIE GRILL

43% Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken 31% Rolled & Baked 26% BEST BOTTLE SHOP 44% FERMENTAL BEER & WINE 31% Hey! Beer Bottle Shop 25% Palate Bottle Shop and Reserve BEST BREAKFAST

DIXIE GRILL

Cast Iron Kitchen Jimbo’s Breakfast & Lunch

38% 36% 26%

BEST BREWERY

WILMINGTON BREWING COMPANY 37% 33% Waterline Brewing Company 30% Wrightsville Beach Brewery

BEST BRUNCH

THE BASICS

Boca Bay Restaurant Hops Supply Company

BEST BUFFET

CASEY’S BUFFET & BARBECUE Boca Bay Restaurant Golden Corral Buffet and Grill

BEST BURGER

PT’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE Winnie’s Tavern Fork ‘N’ Cork

BEST BURRITO

FLAMING AMY’S BURRITO BARN K-38 Baja Grill El Cerro Grande

BEST CATERING SERVICE

MIDDLE OF THE ISLAND Pine Valley Market Thyme Savor Milner’s Cafe & Catering

BEST CHAIN RESTAURANT

PANERA BREAD Bonefish Grill Olive Garden

J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI Port City Cheesesteak Green Line Pizza and Steaks

36% 33% 31% 52% 39% 9%

KEITH RHODES (CATCH MODERN SEAFOOD) 42% 34% Sam Cahoon (Savorez) Dean Neff (formerly of Pinpoint)

Szechuan 132 Uncle Lim’s Kitchen

BEST COFFEE SHOP

BITTY AND BEAU’S COFFEE Port City Java Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods

BEST DELI

A TASTE OF ITALY

S&L Deli NY Style Deli Detour Deli

BEST DESSERTS

APPLE ANNIE’S BAKE SHOP Sweet n Savory Cafe Circa 1922

BEST DINER

24%

BEST LUNCH

COPPER PENNY

Crust Kitchen and Cocktails Tropical Smoothie

BEST MEDITERRANEAN

PEÑO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL The Greeks Olympia Restaurant

53% 29% 18%

BEST MIXOLOGIST

50% 31% 19%

BEST NEW BAR

55% 26% 19%

BEST NEW BREWERY

47% 36% 18%

LUKE CARNEVALE (MANNA) Abbie Ovbey (Rumcow) Joel Finsel (Astral Cocktails)

Edward Teach Brewery Mad Mole Brewing

BEST NEW RESTAURANT

BENNY’S BIG TIME PIZZERIA Crust Kitchen and Cocktails Rumcow

BEST OUTSIDE DINING

48% 28% 24%

BEST OYSTERS

56% 31% 13%

BEST PIZZA

58% 28% 14%

BEST RESTAURANT OVERALL

40% 33% 27%

BEST RIBS

Barbary Coast Lula’s Pub

BEST DONUT

BRITTS DONUT SHOP Wake N Bake Donuts Duck Donuts

BEST FAST FOOD

CHICK-FIL-A Co0k Out Taco Bell

BEST FINE DINING

CAPRICE BISTRO manna PinPoint

BEST FOOD TRUCK

CATCH THE FOOD TRUCK

WilmyWoodie Wood Fired Pizza CheeseSmith Food Truck

BEST FRENCH

CAPRICE BISTRO

Brasserie du Soleil Our Crepes and More

BEST FRIED CHICKEN

BILL’S FRONT PORCH

Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q Casey’s Buffet and Barbecue

BEST FRIES

PT’S OLDE FASHIONED GRILLE Five Guys Grill CheeseSmith Food Truck

BEST HOT DOG

TROLLY STOP

Paul’s Place Charlie Graingers

BEST ICE CREAM

BOOMBALATTI’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM Kilwins Cold Stone Creamery

BEST INDIAN

TANDOORI BITES Nawab

41% 33% 26% 56% 29% 15%

BEST JAPANESE

45% 30% 14% 11%

BEST LATE-NIGHT EATS

OSTERIA CICCHETTI A Taste of Italy Roko Italian Cuisine

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

41% 32% 27% 39% 33% 28% 37% 34% 29%

Front Street Brewery Jimbo’s Breakfast & Lunch

BEST LATIN AMERICAN/MEXICAN

K-38 BAJA GRILL

El Cerro Grande Taqueria Los Portales

Bluewater Waterfront Grill Dockside Restaurant and Bar

DOCK ST. OYSTER BAR

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Wrightsville Beach Brewery

Pizzetta’s Pizzeria Your Pie

INDOCHINE

Copper Penny PinPoint

MISSION BBQ

Bone & Bean BBQ Moe’s Original Bar B Que

BEST SALADS

CHOPT CREATIVE SALAD Brasserie du Soleil Rucker John’s

BEST SANDWICH /SUB SHOP

SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD DELI Crust Kitchen and Cocktails Detour Deli

BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD Catch Modern Seafood Fish Bites

52% 30% 18%

BEST SERVER

74% 26% 41% 38% 21% 43%

53% 27% 20% 46% 30% 24%

34% 28% 48% 32% 20% 36% 33% 31% 40% 39% 21% 44% 35% 21%

SLICE OF LIFE

66% 24% 10%

29% Genki Sushi Okami Japanese Hibachi Steak House & Sushi 28%

SLICE OF LIFE

INDOCHINE

BEST SEAFOOD MARKET

50% 37% 13%

47% 34% 19%

FLYING MACHINE BREWING CO. 47%

BEST DIVE BAR

DUCK & DIVE

40% 34% 26%

35% 28%

Axes and Allies Tails Piano Bar

48% 38% 14%

Jimbo’s Breakfast & Lunch College Diner

72% 18% 10%

FLYING MACHINE BREWING CO. 37%

DIXIE GRILL

BEST ITALIAN

42% 34% 24%

62% 24% 14%

BEST CHEF

DOUBLE HAPPINESS

BEST BARBECUE

Mission BBQ Moe’s Original Bar B Que

BEST CHEESESTEAK

BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT

FOOD AND DRINK

VON BARKEE’S DOG SPA & BAKERY 46% BEST BAR OVERALL Grooming By Jess 35% SATELLITE BAR AND LOUNGE Hillary Spaziano (College Road and CB Animal Hospital) 19%

41% 33% 26%

MOTT’S CHANNEL SEAFOOD Cape Fear Coast Seafood Co. Seaview Crab Co.

BRANDON ANGELILLI (COPPER PENNY)

46% 38% 16% 40% 34% 26% 43% 29% 28% 53% 24% 23% 55% 23% 22% 38% 33% 29% 48% 31% 21%

Hunter Tiblier (Ceviches) Letitia Bass (Crust)

BEST SOUL FOOD

CASEY’S BUFFET AND BARBECUE Cast Iron Kitchen Jackson’s Big Oak Barbecue

40% 39% 21%

BEST SOUP

SWEET N SAVORY CAFE Pine Valley Market Michael’s Seafood

BEST SPORTS BAR

HELL’S KITCHEN

Carolina Ale House Buffalo Wild Wings

BEST STEAK

PORT CITY CHOP HOUSE

Ruth’s Chris Steak House True Blue Butcher and Table

39% 36% 25% 39% 36% 25% 43% 30% 27%

BEST SUSHI

YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE 36% Nikki’s Gourmet & Sushi Bar Bento Box

BEST TACOS

K-38 BAJA GRILL

Islands Fresh Mex Grill Beer Barrio

BEST THAI

INDOCHINE

Southern Thai Big Thai

BEST VEGAN

SEALEVEL CITY GOURMET

Epic Food Co. Lovey’s Natural Foods & Cafe

BEST VEGETARIAN

EPIC FOOD CO.

Lovey’s Natural Foods & Cafe Sealevel City Gourmet

BEST WAITSTAFF

COPPER PENNY

PT’s Olde Fashioned Grille The Basics

BEST WINE LIST

THE FORTUNATE GLASS Fermental The Second Glass

BEST WINGS

COPPER PENNY

Buffalo Wild Wings Wild Wing Cafe

33% 31% 47% 27% 26% 71% 16% 13% 38% 33% 29% 36% 34% 30% 43% 38% 20% 43% 33% 24% 48% 26% 25%

ORGANIZATIONS & COMMUNITY BEST ACTIVIST GROUP

CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH

Seeds of Healing Women Organizing for Wilmington

BEST ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP

CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH Surfrider Foundation NC Coastal Federation

BEST FESTIVAL

AZALEA FESTIVAL

Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival Riverfest

BEST HUMANITARIAN

JOCK BRANDIS

Le Shonda Wallace Sheila Lewis

BEST NONPROFIT

NOURISH NC

DREAMS of Wilmington Pleasure Island Turtle Project

53% 33% 14% 36% 33% 31% 54% 26% 20% 51% 26% 33% 40% 39% 21%

BEST TEACHERS

BRENT HOLLAND (LANEY HIGH SCHOOL) 38% Kelly Parker (Murrayville Elementary) 32% Mandy Humphrey (Roland Grise Middle School) 30%

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SNAPSHOTS FROM BESTIVAL 2019

encore’s inaugural event celebrated dance, comedy, music, arts, beer, 200 Best Of winners and community

Waterline Brewing Company was packed on May 11 for Bestival 2019, celebrating encore’s Best Of and the community at large!

Left to right, clockwise from the top: Addie Jo Bannerman accepts the award for Best Female Artist; DREAMS student Nia Smith takes the stage to perform with her dance class, led by Techmoja’s Kevin Lee-y Green; Rebekah Todd plays Bestival and scores Best Female Musician 2019; Mary DeLollo from Wilmington Water Tours accepts the award for Best Local Tour; the gang from CBD haven The Hemp Farmacy scores their second-in-a-row win for Best Alternative Medicine; Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity set up shop at the arts market along Surry Street.

Photos from Chris Brehmer Photography and Tom Dorgan

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it feel like we’re accomplishing something as a family.”

Last fall was tough for local theatre.

Due to Florence, shows were cut short, rescheduled or simply scrapped. However, as this year’s Best Theatre Company, Thalian Association persevered with 2018’s “Pippin.” Despite losing two weeks of rehearsal and the first weekend of shows, artistic director Chandler Davis cites the production as one of her favorites of the year simply because of how the company came together.

“The cast really gathered together as a family and worked long hours while dealing with the personal impact Florence had on each of them at the same time,” she tells. “But we got the show up and running, and it was great. We didn’t want Florence to have the last word. . . . The people who work for or volunteer for Thalian Association definitely make

This isn’t Thalian Associastion’s first win for Best Theatre Company, and they strive to live up to those readers’ expectations after so many years to produce quality productions. They also provide artistic opportunities for local artists.

“We love listening to the community and finding out what they’d like to see next,” Davis adds. “I think a crowd favorite this year was definitely ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.’ All of the design elements came together really well and the cast had a blast, which I think the audience could really feel.”

Thalian Association productions to look out for in 2019 include a magical rendition of “Matilda the Musical.” Originally done by the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl, “Matilda” is about a little girl’s aspirations of a better life and using the power of imagination starting September 27.

Folks can see SANTAAAAAA! in “Elf” for the holidays starting December 13.

Will Ferrell made Buddy the Elf a beloved

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY

FOZ “Being able to do so much good, and have so much fun at the same time—it’s a great time to be in the radio business!”

Jason “Foz” Fosdick told encore after collecting yet another Best Of award for Best Radio Personality. While his wall of awards at his Z107.5 office may be missing 2018, encore readers have returned the “e” to Foz once again in 2019.

after 4 p.m.! ” Foz said in 2017. “Z is one of the most active stations on the planet, with contests, concerts, tons of remotes, music research, community involvement, appearances . . . lots of work is required to run this monster radio station! You really have to love something to do it for 12 hours a day. I obviously really love this job.”

Every weekday morning from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m., Foz and friends talk the latest in news about love, life, stars and style while playing a few songs and giving away lots of prizes in between. Foz also wears many hats behind the scenes, too: He plays radio host as well as program director, music director, imaging director, and director of performance and personnel for Sunrise Broadcasting’s four other radio stations (98.7 Modern Rock, Jammin 99.9, ESPN Wilmington or 95.9 AM630, and Sunny 103.7).

Most recently on June 8, Foz and friends had a live drawing for five pairs of tickets to see the Jonas Brothers and an electric guitar at Pet Supplies Plus in Monkey Junction. There was also a massive adoption aspect to the event and attracted hundreds of locals. Foz tends to have good times with special guests in the studio, too. Most recently he invited Durham’s Bedlam Vodka to make a few Monday morning cocktails, complete with a live demonstration on Facebook. Among the tasty recipes they tried were a Bedlam Bloody Mary and the Caipiroska, which is

“The day starts at 4 a.m.—sometimes

holiday character in the film, and this production will stay true to the modern day holiday classic to find your inner elf. As well the famed Broadway musical “Aida,” featuring music by Elton John is heading to the Wilmington stage.

All of the aforementioned shows happen to be completely new to Wilmington’s local theatre scene. Sights are set for bringing many more fresh productions to town.

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“The amateur rights are not currently available but I’d love to produce ‘Waitress’ someday,” Davis divulges. “It’s a great story and has three strong female leads.”

Looking ahead to 2020, “The Producers” will start May 22 with more announcements coming, to be found at Thalian.org as the year progresses.

Thalian Association got a standing ovation for Best Theatre Company by 64% of readers on the 2019 Best Of poll.

—Shannon Gentry

of fresh muddled lime, simple syrup made and Bedlam Vodka.

Foz says ratings have never been better since he started sharing airtime with Michaela Batten a few years ago, much to listeners’ delight as the two banter at one of Wilmington’s most beloved Top 40 stations. As Foz and company continue to grow over at Z107.5, the community also benefits. In the past, Z has provided hundreds of teachers with school supplies, helped secure food vouchers for local families, gas cards, beds and anything Wilmington-area families might need— and there are ways listeners can help year-round, so stay tuned!

There are plenty more giveaways on Z107.5’s Facebook page, where they also share entertainment news, feel-good stories and some of Foz’s greatest fears in life. (Hint: It’s snakes.)

Foz had 44% of Wilmington listeners’ votes for Best Radio Personality.

—Shannon Gentry

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WINNER WRITEUPS WINNER WRITEUPS WINNER WRITEUPS WINNER WRITEUPS They have just one day to figure out how to get back to normal in the midst of living in each others’ shoes. “‘Freaky Friday’ is new for us and was recently made into a Disney Channel musical—so that’s fun!” artistic director Chandler Davis iterates. “I’d love to do ‘Children of Eden’ with TACT. The music is beautiful and it sure would be easy to cast all of the animals!”

“James and the Giant Peach” (September 13-22), “Goosebumps the Musical” (November 8-17), “A Disney Revue” (January 17-26, 2020), “Xanadu Jr” (March 13-22, 2020), “Freaky Friday” (April 24-May 3, 2020). The list goes on as 2019-20 brings a lot of nostalgia, music, and most importantly, F-U-N to Thalian Association Children’s Theatre’s stage.

“Freaky Friday the Musical” is the age-old tale of a mother and her teenage daughter magically swapping bodies. The type-A mom is super organized, while the daughter is, well, a teenager.

“Whenever I received the email stating I was nominated, I had to reread it multiple times for it to sink in!” Addie Jo Bannerman tells encore about her Best Female Artist 2019 win. She was notified at the end of March that she made it among the top three.

Then in April final voting took place and Bannerman came out with 40% of the vote for the win.

“I have been working very hard,” Bannerman admits. “My focus within the past couple of years has been zoomed in on being an artist, not just creating pieces for fun but actually getting them out into the community and viewing the whole process as a business.”To win Best Female Artist 2019 reassured me that I must be doing something right. I am so thankful for encore and the Wilmington community for giving me this award! “

Like Thalian Association (Best Theatre Company)—and pretty much all of ILM— encore readers’ choice for Best Kids Theatre Company endured losses due to Hurricane Florence last September. One of the most popular productions, “Alice in Wonderland,” lost its second weekend run to the storm. Nevertheless, TACT offers more than just opportunities to perform. Kids learn valuable social and leadership skills from the commitment, too.

“We rehearse five days a week for five weeks,” Davis reminds. “Everyone is welcome . . . and it is a free program.”

TACT also works with all skill sets and interests, casting anywhere from 20-60 roles at a time. Therefore, they choose a variety of shows for varying degrees of experience

I just finished instructing a Georgia O’Keeffe-inspired watercolor workshop at Longwave Yoga last month. I hope to host a watercolor workshop series soon, as well as another solo exhibition in the fall to showcase some new pieces I’ve been working on. I’ve also been teaching private watercolor lessons, which is a dream! e: How many shows do you have planned in 2019 and can you tell us where they are and when?

AJB: I don’t have any shows booked for 2019 ... yet! But I am currently working on the details: My idea is to showcase an ode to the Southern aesthetic. Lately, I’ve been finding inspiration in my family and the Southern landscape.

My family was born and raised in the South. My great grandmother was an artist, and after she passed she gave me all of We interviewed Bannerman about her her painting supplies. I still use her brushes craft and what’s to come in 2019. to this day. encore (e): Tell us what’s new for I lost my grandfather a couple of years ago you as an artist these days: working on and I really miss him. Going through family new artistic directions/media? New art photos, seeing my great grandmother sitting shows? New festivals? in an old Cadillac and my other grandmother Addie Jo Bannerman (AJB): I currently have my work on display at Tama Tea in the Forum and at Hendershots in downtown Athens, Georgia, for the month of June. I’ll be having a closing show on June 3 in Athens at Hendershots.

looking so happy and beautiful has really hit home for me. Having an exhibition embracing my Southern roots would be much more than just an art show to me; it would be a tribute to my family.

e: How did you decide to pursue art?

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THALIAN ASSOCIATION CHILDREN’S THEATRE in their five productions a year. Participants range from 7-18 years of age (or highschool seniors). One of TACT’s musicals, “Stuart Little,” featured many first-time performers who enjoyed acting but not necessarily singing. On the other hand, “Into the Woods,” was more advanced and required more experienced older performers.

“A personal favorite of mine [from 2018] was ‘Godspell,’” she tells. “The kids really blew me away with that one. I also love our sensory friendly performances that we do for students in New Hanover’s Specially Designed Academics Program. . . .

Anyone can audition so we have kids from almost every school and home schoolers as well.”

“James and the Giant Peach” will be the next TACT production this fall. Another poignant and quirky story from Roald Dahl, it offers a brand new take on the wickedly witty book, with adventurous tunes of courage and self-discovery.

TACT posts all audition dates for each year’s productions at Thalian.org by the end of July. As well, kids can still sign up for TACT’s 6-week Creative Arts Camp starting June 17 at the Community Arts Center in the Hannah Block Historic USO Building (Orange and 2nd streets, downtown). Each camp series is grouped by ages ranging 4 and up, and focus on performing arts, technical theatre, visual arts, ceramics, filmmaking and more.

Creative Arts Camp series have themes and a final show/project for family, friends and fans to see! Full- and half-day camp packages, as well as a shorter two-week option, are available for registration fees ranging from $85-$320. encore readers’ voted them Best Kids Theatre Company by 47% in 2019’s Best Of poll.

—Shannon Gentry

BEST FEMALE ARTIST ADDIE JO BANNERMAN Did you study it in school?

ration, I’ve been inspired by artists who use natural plant dyes in their work. Gillian King (@agillianking) is an artist based in Canada who has a fascinating creative process. She uses natural plant dyes and animal ashes in her large abstracts.

AJB: Being creative has always stuck with me. When I was little, I was always doodling and drawing, trying to be part of any art club I could. It’s been a dream of mine to be an artist since I knew what an artist was. I am mostly self-taught and I One day, I decided to use instant coffee don’t have an art degree. as my pigment instead of watercolor and I e: Are you a full-time artist? If not, really enjoyed it. I drink tea every day and I thought of painting on the actual tea bag inwhat else do you do? stead of watercolor paper. I let the tea bag AJB: In addition to being an artist, I am a dry, unfolded it and painted a girl turned away yoga and indoor cycling instructor at Long- from a kite that was blowing away from her. wave Yoga and Amplifly Cycle and Strength. I received such a positive response from the I have a schedule I stick with to organize my community, so I kept creating them! time with both and it helps me stay focused.

I’ve had the privilege of painting multiple e: What’s the most challenging part for commission pieces — they make great gifts! you when you’re creating? e: Where can someone purchase your AJB: I think the most challenging part of work? creating is making sure I stay social. When I AJB: You can check out my work on my am in the studio alone all day multiple times a week, I can get into a funk. I have to make instagram @_aj.grey_ and on my website at sure that I am still making time to see my www.ajgreyartist.com . If you’re interested in friends and I go to yoga classes on a regular seeing my tea bag paintings in person, check out Tama Tea in the Forum. All sales and basis. commission requests go through me directly. e: What else is inspiring you most these .

—Shea Carver days per creating new stuff?

AJB: In addition to my family being an inspi-

Waterline Brewing Company was packed on May 11 for Bestival 2019, celebrating encore’s Best Of and the community at large! Left to right, clockwise from the top: Slice of Life’s Danielle Waller accepts the awards for both Best Pizza and Best Late Night Eatery; the crowd supports DREAMS as they watch on during student performances; Andrew Keller’s family attends Bestival and takes home Best Antique Shop and Best Consignment—Home Decor awards for their business, The Ivy Cottage; Randy McQuay played his blues-rock melodies for the crowd and came in a close second for Best Male Musician 2019; Molly McDonough represented Tribute Properties, whose South Front District won Best Apartment Complex, while her husband Steve McCrossan accepted on behalf of the nonprofit he runs, Nourish NC, for Best Nonprofit; Tyler Wood performs standup at Waterline during Bestival. Photos from Chris Brehmer Photography and Tom Dorgan

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WINNER WRITEUPS WINNER WRITEUPS WINNER WRITEUPS WINNER WRITEUPS grateful. I see all the amazing artist that Wilmington has on forth Friday and our local shows and know a lot of luck and hopefully good karma is what helped me win. e: Tell us what’s new for you as an artist these days: working on new artistic directions/media? New art shows? New festivals? Tell us about it all?

2018 was quite a busy year for local artist Bradley Carter. He participated in more than 10 shows and festivals, on top of creating new work for his ongoing four rotating shows a year at The George on downtown’s Riverwalk. 2019 already has welcomed him into two art shows and quite a few art walks and markets.

His works are culled with bright colors, vibrantly joyful in renderings of floral impressions and dancing brush strokes in his abstract works.

It’s Carter’s first time on the encore readers’ choice poll, wherein he has taken home Best Male Artist for 2019 with 42% of the vote. We interviewed him about his process as a full-time artist and what’s coming. encore (e): So how do you feel winning Best Male Artist 2019 ... aside from excited of course?

Bradley Carter (BC): Surprised and

At the core of The Ivy Cottage’s wellstocked inventory are antiques—making sure the most well-preserved items of distinction, and of those that adhere to tastes and trends, stay stocked for Wilmington consumers. More so, consignors who use the reseller to peddle their wares receive 60 percent commission.

“We are the last consignment shop to still pay consignors 60% of the selling price which is why we boast 1,000 active consignors,” praises owner Drew Keller. “Not to mention we mail 7001,000 checks with 95% living locally.

That is money staying local.”

Folks who wish to add to their 9,000 consignors list can drop in Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ivy Cottage no longer takes weekend ap-

BC: 2018 was a crazy busy painting and show year for me so I’ve kind of taken a step away the last tow months and focused on furniture making again. I did the same thing back in 2017. As an artist you just don’t want to make stuff for the sake of making it, and I was starting to feel that way again and the art was losing its soul and purpose. e: Yeah, tell us how you got into building tables and furniture...

BC: I started making furniture and tables back in 2017 as a different way to allow myself to create. A lot of people take time off or away from the job but since art is my fulltime job I needed to find a way to still create, but in a different medium or utilizing a different part of my mind so my normal process could breath. Furniture does this for me. It’s not as emotionally taxing, it’s just letting the beauty of nature show through.

It’s a different creative process of letting the material (wood) really dictate the beauty of a pieces verses painting. It really lets me recharge my batteries but still allows me to create. I can tell I’ve been away a little while as I’m starting to get new ideas and the itch

pointments, however. Not to mention, that’s the high time of shopping, which is overfilled often throughout all of Keller’s four buildings (three buildings and a warehouse) plus two courtyards. Each has various items up for grabs, from vintage glassware and flatware, to hutches, couches, chairs and dining sets, to jewelry, garden items, house goods and so much more.

As Best Consignment—Home Decor and Best Antique Store winner for 2019, Keller is continuing the two-decade winning streak on encore’s readers’ poll. It’s no wonder, considering the amount of items they take in daily. “We average 200 to 400 a day,” Keller tells, “so approximately 2,000 different items a week.”

More over, they have an 85% sale rate,

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BEST MALE ARTIST BRADLEY CARTER to paint after two months. e: What’s the most challenging part of being a full-time artist?

BC: Creating. Finding Inspiration. Motivation. Being original, and keeping up with the show hustle. All that stuff can drain you, but it’s part of the job and I wouldn’t change it. e: What’s the most fulfilling part to being a full-time artist? What advice would you give to others trying to attain such goals?

BC: The most fulfilling, has to be when someone wants something you’ve created out of nothing. If it’s a sale or if it’s a friend saying, I was at so and so’s and guess what was on their wall.” Or meeting a collector that loves your work so much they have it on their phone and want to show it to you. It’s a feeling that still shocks me and I can’t believe I get to do this. e: What’s inspiring you most these days per creating new stuff?

BC: Possibilities of everything and the ripple effects one choice has on another, new materials manipulation, and always self expression. e: How many shows do you have

planned in 2019? Any specific themes or ideas, media you’re working on?

BC: Still applying and entering shows.

Next up will be Landfall show, Arboretum show here in Wilmington and Arts at the Mill, a three-day festival in Mooresville, NC. I’m also working with Art in Bloom gallery for a new show in 2020. e: Anything else we should know?

BC: I’m excited to take over the Wilmington Art Association outreach program next school year, and working with the public and private high schools in our area, along with UNCW and Cape Fear Community College. I’ll head up the New Hanover High School end-of-year art show. It’s important these students have the opportunity to create and experience of artful thinking. It doesn’t matter if they are going to be a full time artist or a doctor or IT specialist.

Art helps foster creative thinking, looking at a problem with a new perspective, or understanding color theory and designs for user interactions. I could go on about it but I will save it for the students which are amazing!

—Shea Carver

BEST ANTIQUE STORE & CONSIGNMENT— HOME DECOR THE IVY COTTAGE so consignors know they’ve chosen the right person to handle their fine goods and buyers can rest assured the quality is always top notch. Currently, they’re seeing an uptick in vintage typewriters as well as Waterford crystal, colorfully reclaimed and modern mid-century furniture. Just as well, for folks enamored by rubies, emeralds and diamonds, their fine jewelry department gets in a broad variety of bracelets, earrings, watches, etc.

As well, in the first building, they have a half-off room to help move items to bring in more new-to-you inventory. And on the third weekend of every month, they do half off the half off room. So shoppers can see a 75% savings on everything that was less than $100.

Aside from a ensuring buyers and sellers remain happy with their choices in

and from The Ivy Cottage, the company cares about community, too. They work with local and regional nonprofits to donate their unsold items to, in that nothing becomes wasteful. “They go to Habitat Re-store in Oak Island,” Keller informs.

“We also support multiple causes and groups, from the Downtown Historic Society to the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher where we are a part of the Offshore Club.”

To find out more about The Ivy Cottage’s sales, follow their socials or check out their website (http://threecottages.com), where they list new inventory frequently.

The Ivy Cottage took 53% of the vote.

—Shea Carver

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Gwenyfar revisits the past and considers how Wilmington could right a major wrong BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

YESTERDAY’S HEADLINES: Gwenyfar ponders over Wilmington’s governing system, where it is founded and the ongoing debate over what can and should be changed. Photo by Gwenyfar Rohler

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y grandfather on my father’s side of the family would have been a Red Shirt, had he lived in Wilmington in 1898. The Red Shirts were a group of young men with para-military ambitions who were part of the perpetrators during a dark and horrifying chapter in Wilmington’s history: the 1898 coup. Our family did not live here at the time, and so I am spared at least that piece of shame. But it was through his obituary I discovered the answer to a question I

have asked for over 20 years.

It started with a phone call last fall from a woman who turned out to be a long-lost, distant cousin. She called the bookstore, looking to connect with me and talk about family history, specifically, medical history.

“I’ve been told I look just like Edith,” she said. “But I’ve never seen a picture of her, so, I don’t know.”

Edith was my grandmother’s little sister

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who was killed violently in her teens. I had just published a column about family photographs.

My newfound cousin asked if I would scan and send her copies. I explained as kindly but firmly as I could that I was in the middle of opening the bed and breakfast in the wake of a hurricane and trying to get the bookstore back on its feet. “So I don’t want to promise you that,” I replied. “Because the

truth is I probably will not follow through right now.”

It seemed like the most honest and honorable thing to say. Through an odd series of events, I found my newly discovered cousin sitting at my dining-room table recently. I unpacked boxes of pictures and family memorabilia.

“Do you know who any of these people are?” I asked over and over again. “Really, I

would love it if you could tell me.”

By the time she departed, the table had disappeared under heaps of albums, pictures and family ephemera. While repacking boxes, my eye caught a newspaper headline: “Council to look again at districts.”

I checked the date: January 23, 1999 of the Local and State section of the StarNews.

Ah, OK, this was saved because it had my grandfather’s obituary in it.

One of the things I love about my mother is she didn’t cut out individual newspaper articles or obits. She saved the entire section of the newspaper they appeared in.

So let’s look at that date. There are a couple of things on a family and personal level I need to disclose: In addition to my grandfather’s death, this was during my time away at college. I grew up here, but I do have a pretty big gap of local knowledge from the years I was away. In addition, I admit, I wasn’t really reading the paper or paying attention to much—including the obituaries—during my self-obsessed young-adult years.

The year 1999 is also just past the centennial mark of the events of November 1898. Why is that important? During the election of 1898, the City of Wilmington came within a hair’s breadth of electing an African-American majority to city gov-

ernment. The white power structure of the time decided to prevent it—and with blood if necessary. A government coup overthrew our freely elected city government and a massacre was unleashed on the AfricanAmerican community.

We used to have a Board of Alderman in Wilmington with ward-style (or district) representation. That was changed in the wake of 1898 to “at large” elections. The assumption was, if each candidate had to get the most votes of the entire city, the likelihood of electing another African-American to city government—let alone an African-American majority—would be reduced to zero. Indeed, in the wake of 1898, we did not have another African-American citizen file to run for public office in this area until 1952 (when Dr. Eaton ran unsuccessfully for New Hanover County School Board).

For all the conversation surrounding 1898 and bringing those events into light, we have yet to address its lasting political ramifications of the only successful government coup on American soil since the American Revolution. We have a system for electing our city government, designed to ensure African-Americans do not have equal voices in government affairs and decisions. Until we address the issue, we have yet to really address 1898 as it continues to resonate in daily life in our city.

Apparently, just after the 100-year mark, there was some discussion about creating district-based representation in our area.

Wilmington City Council discussed it. Unfortunately, as former City Council Member Herb McDuffie pointed out in the 1999 StarNews piece, this was under discussion because of the annexation of Landfall into the city—not with the intention of righting a wrong.

At the time it was pointed out Wilmington was “one of only six North Carolina cities with more than 25,000 people that do not have district elections.” There can be a blend of district representation and at-large seats, for example, in Charlotte, according to the Charlotte City Council web page: “The mayor and four council members are elected at-large by a city-wide vote. Seven council members are elected from districts by voters who reside in each district.”

Among arguments raised against district representation are the fact that districts would have to be redrawn or adjusted with the release of each new census data (every 10 years). Obviously, given the issues around gerrymandering legislative districts in the state, it is a touchy topic. But I have to wonder: If so many cities in America have district representation—and have for well over 100 years—surely, we can figure out how to do it in an honest, transparent way

that honors every citizen in Wilmington. We wouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel.

So what would the process look like to make it happen?

Historically, when I have asked this question, I have gotten the brush-off. Former State Representative Thomas Wright told me the NC Legislature would have to vote on it. When I asked him about making that happen, he responded it wasn’t part of the legislative agenda at the time. That is indeed one of the paths to district representation, or a blend of district and at-large representation.

According to the old story in the StarNews, city council could put together a plan, hold a public forum and pass an ordinance. Or we could have a public referendum. We, the electorate, could vote to have elections that represent all our citizens’ voices.

I know—what a radical idea! But maybe it’s the perfect bookend: The white citizenry of Wilmington forcibly overthrew the government in 1898. In its wake, they codified their actions to create a local government that would exclude rather than include taxpaying, law-abiding, registered voters. We, the heirs of this system, could actually right a wrong. We could hold a public referendum and vote to truly address the aims of 1898.

Instead of talking about symbolic acts and gestures, we could undo the damage we were left with that permeates our daily lives.

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to avoid the lines at the DMV. Muniz was Bill Gibson of Burtonsville, Maryland, drives charged on May 20 with driving an unregisan iconic vehicle: a custom-built 1966 rep- tered vehicle after officers quickly identified Muniz’s handwritten inspection sticker as a lica of the Batmobile, complete with rocket fake, made out of red construction paper and launchers, jet flames and a bat phone, worth including a handmade bar code and Janu$175,000. So he wasn’t about to stand by and ary 2020 expiration date, WRGB reported. let a criminal escape on May 15, when a hit“We appreciate people who take some initiaand-run driver smashed into his prized car on tive,” the department posted on its Facebook Route 28 in Silver Spring. “I don’t know what page, “however this will not work as your vethe guy was thinking,” Gibson told Fox5. “He hicle inspection sticker, NICE TRY!” [WRGB, must have been going about 60 ... and just 5/22/2019] slammed into the right rear corner.” When the driver failed to pull over, Gibson dialed THE LITIGIOUS SOCIETY Jim and Jen (who asked that their last 911 and gave chase, eventually pulling into a church parking lot, where the driver agreed names be withheld) of Ontario, Canada, to give Gibson his insurance information with- decided in 2011 they would be done havout getting the police involved. Gibson esti- ing children after their twins were born that mates repairs will cost around $7,000. [Fox5, year. Jen’s doctor was supposed to perform a tubal ligation after delivering the babies, but 5/21/2019] 10 months later, she found herself pregnant LAME again. “I was floored,” she told CTV News.

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their hospital and doctors for $800,000 for wrongful pregnancy. The case is expected to go to trial in spring 2020. It’s “not that we don’t love her. ... She is everything and more, but it still doesn’t mitigate the fact that there are pragmatic costs to raising a child,” Jen said. The hospital investigated and uncovered a chain of miscommunication regarding the tubal ligation -- compounded by not letting Jen know the procedure had not been done. “If a man got a woman pregnant, he would have to pay child support, right?” said Jim. Lawyers for the doctors deny that Jen and Jim have suffered any damages. [CTV News, 5/27/2019]

BRIGHT IDEA

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers were led on a chase late on May 26 after a reckless driver nearly hit a patrol car. Ignoring signs and warnings about a bridge out ahead, the driver tried to jump the bridge “Dukes of Hazzard” style, reported WXIN, but when he came to the end of the pavement, his car hit the exposed beams of the bridge and skidded to a stop. The driver got away, but police apprehended a passenger, who informed them the driver had one leg and had left his prosthetic leg behind in the car. Police said they were confident they’ll track him down soon. [Fox59, 5/27/2019]

FASHION STATEMENT

You either love ‘em or hate ‘em, but if you’re going to be mocked for your fashion sense, Crocs’ newest style doubles your chances.

Developed as part of a collaboration with Japanese streetwear company Beams, the new Crocs sport tiny fanny packs attached to the ankle straps, reported CBS News.

The $53 shoes come in teal and purple, and the miniature backpacks are big enough for keys, a credit card and a few dollars -- along with what’s left of your dignity. [CBS News, 4/30/2019]

OR YOU COULD JUST WALK

Officials in the southern Spanish town of Estepona were forced to close a 125-foot steel slide linking two streets to save folks from a 10-minute walk when people suffered injuries riding down it, Sky News reported on May 13. One woman posted photos of her bruised and scraped elbows, saying her rear end suffered worse. The town council argued that it provides instructions about how to safely use the slide, but closed the conveyance for fresh safety inspections. Local residents said the 28,000-euro slide was a “vanity project” for the mayor. [Sky News, 5/13/2019]

EWWWWW!

Students in a “Global Gourmet” class at Hyatts Middle School in Powell, Ohio, may have taken things a bit too far on May 16 when they allegedly served crepes laced with urine and semen to teachers who were judging a cooking competition. WBNS reported that the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office learned of a video circulating among students purported to show the prank being cooked up and opened an investigation, including lab testing of the food. Charges could include felony assault. Brad Koffel, an attorney representing one of the suspects, cautioned that “we don’t 14 encore | june 12 - june 19, 2019 | www.encorepub.com

know if urine or semen was ever placed in anyone’s food. ... (It) easily could have been a prank that may have been mocked up for the purposes of creating a video.” [WBNS, 5/20/2019]

WAIT, WHAT?

Michael and Kyle Sherwood, father-andson funeral directors in Cleveland, Ohio, have opened a niche business: Save My Ink Forever, which preserves the tattoos of people who have died as a memorial for their loved ones. The idea for the 2-year-old company came about after a “semi-serious” discussion with a friend about preserving tattoos, according to BBC News. “So we started doing some research and blended a few techniques together,” Kyle Sherwood said, to develop a technique for long-term preservation of excised skin art. The company works with funeral homes in the United States, U.K. and Canada, where the tattoos are surgically removed, then sent to a lab for preservation before being mounted and framed behind UV-protected glass. “People put urns on their mantel and to me, my tattoos are more meaningful than an urn on the mantel,” Sherwood said. [BBC News, 5/3/2019]

CRIME REPORT

A 40th birthday outing ended on a sour note for Neil Edwards-Cecil, the birthday boy, and Lee Gaudoin, 31. According to Metro News, after a few drinks, the two stopped for a cheeseburger on April 27 at McDonald’s in Chester, England, where they found a duck walking around the restaurant. Kindly, the men helped the bird find its way out of the building, but they somehow ended up arguing over it, which escalated into a brawl.

When officers arrived, Gaudoin lunged at one of them, shouting about how he had saved a duck. Edwards-Cecil tried to jump in and help Gaudoin, only to be pepper-sprayed.

Both men were arrested and later admitted to being intoxicated and resisting a constable.

“I am ashamed for the way I have acted,” Edwards-Cecil told the court. [Metro News, 5/20/2019]

FLORIDA

Natasha Ethel Bagley, 42, was arrested on May 28 in connection with an April 2 incident at a Miami Burger King, according to WTVJ. The arrest report stated that Bagley and 27-year-old Genesis Peguero demanded free french fries in the restaurant’s drive-thru.

When a restaurant employee refused their request, they parked the car and entered the store, where Peguero hopped over the counter and, with her hands in her pockets suggesting she had a gun, demanded all the contents of the cash register. After the manager tried to call police, Peguero punched her in the face, the report said, and Bagley piled on to further assault the woman. The two then drove away after destroying two registers on their way out. Bagley was held without bond; Peguero remains at large. [WTVJ, 5/28/2019]

NEWS>>OP-ED

DESENSITIZATION:

FROM THE #1 RATED NPR SHOW, “WAIT WAIT...DON’T TELL ME!”

Normalizing lies, mass shootings and other absurdities BY: MARK BASQUILL

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n the final day of May, I went online to check the score of the UNCW baseball game at the Chapel Hill Regional, and I began to realize that I may be an unwilling victim of “unsystematic desensitization.” While I was waiting for an update, a breaking news alert popped up in the lower right-hand corner of the screen: “12 dead in a mass shooting at Virginia Beach.”

“My God!” I thought. “I hate pop-ups!” I clicked through to ESPN’s site and became even more frustrated when I found that after a long rain delay the Seahawks charitably gave back the lead and lost to UNC Chapel Hill.

Not exactly a compassion-filled response to a notification of another partially preventable tragedy. (The murderer could have killed 12 people with a rock or sharp stick, but he chose a high-caliber handgun equipped with a silencer and extended high-capacity ammunition magazine that he bought under current gun laws. Laws can change. Tragedies can be mitigated here as they are in civilized countries.)

I’m not a fan of the “If you’re not out-raged you’re not paying attention” club, but I am a fan of paying attention. What has happened to me that another mass shooting in a supposedly civilized country didn’t generate so much as a slight increase in my heart rate or blood pressure?

I chalk it up to “unsystematic desensitization.” Psychologists use “systematic desensitization” or “graduated exposure” to help people overcome some of their fears. They teach willing people to slowly get used to the discomfort of some situations and feelings.

Gradual exposure to small amounts of discomfort allows us to tolerate larger amounts of discomfort. However, the same process that can rid us of an irrational fear of chocolate lab puppies can also condition us to normalize situations that are potentially lifethreatening.

“Unsystematic desensitization” is like a frog falling in a pot of cold water. It’s unsystematic because no one is directing the process. (Apologies to conspiracy theorists.)

When the heat is slowly turned up, the frog gradually gets used to the increased temperature and doesn’t even try to jump out of the pot. The frog normalizes the incremental increases in heat until he’s cooked through.

It’s just another degree or two, right?

On my drive to work a few days after the shooting and UNCW’s loss, I noticed the flag flying at half-mast in front of a government building. By that time the Virginia Beach shooting didn’t even register. I stopped for coffee headed to work wondering why the flag always seemed to be at half-mast. “It’s always something, I guess.”

“Rib-bit.”

A few days later, Ol ’45 said Princess Markle was “nasty.” Our straight-shooter-in-chief made the comment in a taped interview. The next day he denied he said it, attributing it to Fake News.

My reaction to a president issuing a steady stream of presidential insults and bald-faced, totally unnecessary presidential lies?

“Rib-bit.”

The following day, I listened to a news piece on substantive changes in the way the government writes about climate science.

Under the current administration, official government reports about man-made global warming are to leave out “worst-case scenarios” and predictions past 2040. I hope the administration doesn’t stop including dire long-range consequences and worst-case scenarios when reporting the dangers of smoking cigarettes. “Government cautiously predicts teens that smoke for 20 years sometimes have yellow teeth and may catch a few more colds.”

“Rib-bit!”

Unsystematic desensitization seems to be cooking me clear through. Another day, another mass shooting. 20 years after Columbine and no substantive change in our approach to accessing to weapons. Another day, another Presidential whopper. (No, not the burgers Ol’ 45 feeds champion athletes but the daily falsehoods and lies he feeds us.) Another day, another former coal mining or oil executive serving in this administration destroying what’s left of the U.S. government’s scientific credibility and another degree of global warming. What’s another degree, right?

This graduation season, I’m feeling a lot like an old frog in a pot, but I hope the kids leaving our high schools and universities aren’t cooked. They can’t afford to normalize mass shootings, normalize the narcissism of compulsive liar leaders and normalize the wanton destruction of our environment.

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:

Carolina Pines will return in 2019 with a comeback party this Saturday at Waterline Brewing BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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ocals on the music scene know the name Anna Mann—not because she’s in a band but because she tends to put bands in front of Wilmington audiences. She is behind local festivals like Alt-Zalea and the Carolina Pines Music Festival, which she started with Will Daube and bluesman Randy McQuay in May 2015. It began as a one-day event at Satellite and featured nine bands.

“It was our trial run to see if we thought we could manage a three-day event—and it worked,” she reflects. “I remember being completely overwhelmed by the audience turnout—in a good way. I had never done anything quite like it before.”

After a few years of organizing the multi-day music fest, Mann (along with Carolina Pines) took a hiatus not long after Daube moved on to pursue other dreams. “I got too overwhelmed trying to do it alone,” she admits.

Fast-forward three years later with a new team of players, Mann is planning to hold two Carolina Pines Festivals a year, with the first being November 8-10. Carolina Pines will have an official comeback party ($5 cover) on Saturday at Waterline Brewing, featuring live music at 5 p.m., artist vendors and announcements of how the festivals will continue to grow.

One of Saturday’s featured bands is Dirty White Rags. Lead songstress Callan Trippe has known Mann for years before Carolina Pines became a reality. Mann helped her band book shows and develop a marketing strategy where none previously existed. In fact, Trippe once told encore they had the “capabilities of a potato” when it came to promotion before Mann came along. Dirty White Rags also played the original festival.

“I fell in love with it and was so excited when she brought it back,” Trippe says. She is now playing on the administrative side of the festival, overseeing food, beverages and vendors.

For this weekend, folks can expect the same enthusiasm and passion from Trippe’s enormous vocals set to whimsical, off-beat jazz stylings of David Vaughn’s piano, Matthew Tryon’s guitar, Stuart Currin on drums, and Samantha Lynn’s bass.

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“One of our newest songs in the original set list is a song simply called ‘Blues Man,’” Trippe says. “It’s straight four-bar blues, with everchanging and evolving lyrics, including some scat and back and forth between vocalists.”

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6/13 MIKE BLAIR

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Cheese Smith, 6-8pm

ILM MAKERS AND GROWERS MARKET 5-9PM

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A&Ms Red Food Truck, 6-8pm

STRIKING COPPER

7PM 8-10PM

6/15 CAROLINA PINES MUSIC

8-10PM

6/14 LISA DENOVO

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FEST COMEBACK PARTY!

A full afternoon of muck, indoors and out!

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Cheese Smith, 5-9pm

6/9 FATHER’S DAY JAM BAND & COOKOUT 4-7PM

Jerry Herbert and the Cosmic Groove Lizard Trio! Come celebrate Father’s Day with great music and a cookout on the grille!

Wilmington Tech Foundary’s Hannah Funderburke is the festival’s production and funding director. She also is the friend who gave (multiple) pushes to reignite Carolina Pines and is Mann’s very vocal “Yes, Woman.”

“I saw Anna making a place for musicians, and was truly inspired by her drive,” she says.

“During her hiatus I mentioned several times, if she wanted to try it again, I wanted to help.”

Funderburke is bringing 17 years of technical production to the table, along with sponsors who want to see live music thrive in ILM. While previous iterations of Carolina Pines were successful in their own right, no funding and a dwindling team by the end didn’t help its survival. Funderburke’s mission was to find out what they could do with some money backing it.

“I would love to see Carolina Pines Fest takes its place as one of Wilmington’s truest and most original festivals for music and arts,” Located Under The 721 Surry Street Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Funderburke adds. “If we can see local and regional musicians able to perform and be comWilmington Free parking & brewery tours. pensated for their amazing talents, then that waterlinebrewing.com Wine & cider are available. would thrill me. . . . It’s been a healthy chal16 encore | june 12 - june 19, 2019 | www.encorepub.com

lenge for me to seek out businesses and organizations that would be as inspired by Anna’s vision as I was.”

about locals, ” she remembers. “I wanted to get plugged in to the music community here and do my part in support of scene-building.”

Funderburke (along with many artists) would like to see fewer “exposure shows” and more monetary support to allow musicians and bands to keep doing what they love right here in Wilmington. “Musicians and artists have long been under-compensated and that leads to under-appreciation,” she explains. “If we don’t nurture the place for musicians in Wilmington, then they go away.”

“Even now what we are doing is just a slice of the pie,” Funderburke adds. “[Anna’s] ideas and dreams carry so much altruism and love for her home. Wilmington has a wonderfully organic music scene for local musicians and Carolina Pines Festival is how we can really show the community how rich it actually here.”

Fellow festival organizer Kathy Lindenmayer agrees. Lindenmayer also wants to see more women and people-of-color represented in music. “Carolina Pines is committed to supporting a diverse, supported and connected music community,” she adds, “so it felt like a great fit.”

Lindenmayer is taking lead on house shows in association with Carolina Pines. She had been organizing music events in Seattle and happened upon Alt-Zalea as she was exploring the East Coast for her move. She knew she was home right away.

“I totally fell in love with the spirit of the event and the community of musicians and artists who wanted to do something by, for and

Alongside her new team, Mann says they’ve created exciting new plans for a bigger and better Carolina Pines while holding on to the original supportive, local vibe from times before. The team work made the dream work, so to speak, from behind the scenes to the musicians who played and donated time.”They were instrumental in helping us get a good start,” Mann tells. “We strived to promote local, original music, and that is something we will continue to do moving forward.”

DETAILS:

Carolina Pines Fest Comeback Party!

Saturday, June 15, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Waterline Brewing, 721 Surry St. Cover $5

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A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

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—Tidal Creek Co-Op, 5329 Oleander Dr., #100 —Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

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Monday Mules $5

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PICK THE GUITAR: Singer-songwriter Pistol Hill will play this Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m., at Wrightsville Beach Brewery. Courtesy photo.

Benny Hill’s Sunday Jazz Jam, 7-10pm

Music Bingo (7:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 143 S. 3rd St.

Extreme Music Bingo w/Party Gras (10pm; Free)

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Wet Wednesdays: DJ Dubstep (10:30pm; Free)

—The Sailfish, 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Rd.

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr. —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

Wine Time Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Varnish Ale & Spirits, 23 Market St.

Wine Down & Karaoke (8pm; Free)

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Josh Solomon (8pm; Free; Sing-songwriter)

—Elijah’s Restaurant, 2 Ann St.

—Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St. —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

Randy McQuay (6pm; Free; Roots, Soul) Pistol Hill (6pm; Free)

Live On The Loop! Summer Music Series (6pm; Free) Jeff Sanchez (6pm; Guitar)

—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

Jazz at the Mansion (6:30pm; $10-$18) —Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

Marc Siegel (7pm; Free; Guitar)

—Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St.

Sunset Cruise with Acoustic Music (7pm; $30) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander

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Live Music in the Alley (7pm; Free)

Music on the Patio (12pm; Free)

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

L Shape Lot Duo! (3pm; Free; Americana)

—Rebellion NC, 15 S. Front St.

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Trivia w/ Party Gras Ent. (8pm; Free)

Carolina Pines Fest Comeback Party! (4pm; $5)

Throwback Thursday Karaoke w/ DJ Camo (8pm; Free)

Overtyme Trio (7pm; Free)

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.;

—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St. —Dead Crow Comedy, 265 North Front St.

Mike O’Donnell (8:30pm; Free; Live Requests) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

Karaoke on the Patio (5:30pm; Free)

—Your pie pizza, 4403 H oleander Dr., Unit H

Homegrown Trivia with Travis (7:30pm; Free) —Varnish Ale & Spirits, 23 Market St.

Dirk Quinn Bank (9pm; $5; Singer-songwriter) —The Whiskey, 1 S Front St.

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Randy McQuay (5pm; Free; Roots, Soul) —Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

Music on the Patio (5pm; Free)

—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

Funky Monks (6:30pm; Free; Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute) —Ligon Flynn Parking Lot, 20 S. Second St.

L Shape Lot Duo (7pm; Free)

—Cloud 9 Rooftop, 9 Estell Lee Pl.

Sunset Cruise with Acoustic Music (7pm; $30) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

Live Jazz with N.C. Musicians! (7pm; Free) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Phil Hanley (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy, 265 N. Front St.

WhoIAre & Burban (8pm; $5)

—The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Jim Quick & Coastline (8pm; $5; Americana) —The SeaWitch, 227 Carolina Beach Ave. N.

Slapback Band (8pm; Free)

—The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Jazz Night with James Jarvis (8pm; Free) —Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.

Samuel Hatch (Acoustic) (8:30pm; Free)

—Grand Cru, 1904 Eastwood Rd., Suite 109

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St. —Cloud 9 Rooftop, 9 Estell Lee Pl.

Sunset Cruise with Acoustic Music (7pm; $30) Basilica, Arborlea, Deadly Edibles (7pm; $5) —Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

Phil Hanley (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

—Dead Crow Comedy, 265 North Front St.

Randy McQuay (8pm; Free; Acoustic, Soul)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St.

Mark Sinnis & 825 (8pm; Free; Western Cemetary —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

PSL Ruins Your Childhood (8pm; $9; Comedy) —Ronald Sachs Violins, 616-B Castle St.

Jared Michael Cline (9pm; Free; Singer-songwriter) —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St., Suite G101

Summer Lovin’ Retro Dance Party with The Beehive Blondes (9:30pm; Free) —Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 Sam Jam (1pm; Free)

—The SeaWitch, 227 Carolina Beach Ave. N.

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

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

PSL Ruins Your Childhood (3pm; $9; Comedy) —Ronald Sachs Violins, 616-B Castle St.

Uncle Harry (4pm; Free; Singer-songwriter) —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

Kure Beach Boogie in the Park (5pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Live Jazz (6pm; Free)

—Kickback Jack’s, 418 S. College Rd.

Double Cosmic (9:30pm; Free; Rock) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Open Mic Poetry: Before The Storm (6:30pm; Free) —Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

PSL Ruins Your Childhood (8pm; $9; Comedy) —Ronald Sachs Violins, 616-B Castle St.

Full Moon Massive (9pm; $5)

—The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

—Tidal Creek Co-Op, 5329 Oleander Dr., #100;

Music Bingo (7:30pm; Free)

—The Harp, 143 South 3rd St.;

The Jared Show (8pm; Free; Alt Hip-Hop, Acoustic)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7

Josh Solomon (8pm; Free; Singer-songwriter) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

Wine Time Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Varnish Ale & Spirits, 23 Market St.

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

Wet Wednesdays w/ DJ Dubstep (10:30pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

Seahawk FAM: South Bossa Project (10:30am; $5)

—Kenan Auditorium, 601 S College Rd.

Karaoke on the Patio (5:30pm; Free)

—Your Pie Pizza, 4403 H Oleander Dr.

Live On The Loop! Summer Music Series (6pm; Free) —The Sailfish, 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Rd.

Jarrett Raymond (6pm; Free; Singer-songwriter)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Art Inspires Teddy Burgh: Flute Along the Eastern Sea Rd. (6:30pm; $0-$10) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

Randy McQuay (7pm; Free; Acoustic, Soul) —Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N. 4th St.

—The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

THURSDAY

MONDAY, JUNE 17

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

The Record Company (6pm; $20-$25; Rock n’ Roll)

—Greenfield Lake Amph., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Trivia w/Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free)

—Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 Teen Improv (4pm; Free)

—New Hanover County Pine Valley Branch Library, 3802 S. College Rd.

ON OUR LOT

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Music Trivia (7pm; Free)

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North 4th Neighborhood Soul Party (7pm; Free)

Marc Siegel (7pm; Free; Guitar)

—Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St.

—Palate, 1007 N 4th St;

Sunset Cruise with Acoustic Music (7pm; $30)

LCAC Event: Uncultured Comedy (7pm; $10)

Live Music in the Alley (7pm; Free)

Neil Sedaka (7:30pm; $48; Pop, Piano)

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

Randy McQuay (8pm; Free; Acoustic, Soul)

—Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

—Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

—Rebellion NC, 15 S. Front St.

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7

Homegrown Trivia with Travis (7:30pm; Free)

North Fourth Funky Fridays (8pm; Free)

—Varnish Ale & Spirits, 23 Market St.

—Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

Trivia w/ Party Gras Ent. (8pm; Free)

Cape Fear Blues Festival (8pm; Free)

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

—The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Throwback Thursday Karaoke w/ DJ Camo (8pm; Free)

Jazz Night with James Jarvis (8pm; Free)

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

—Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Dead Crow Comedy, 265 N. Front St.

Mike O’Donnell: Live Requests (8:30pm; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

Retro Dance Party with The Beehive Blondes (9pm; Free)

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

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Dung Beatles (6pm; $2-$9; The Beatles Tribute)

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The Wildflowers (6:30pm; Free; Tom Petty Tribute)

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Live Music with David Dixon (7pm; Free)

Mandolin Orange (7pm; $32-$40)

Sunset Cruise with Live Acoustic Music (7pm; $30)

New Atmosphere (8:30pm; $7; Electric, Pop, Funk)

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Emily Roth (9pm; Free; Singer-songwriter)

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DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722 6/19-20: American Dance Festival 6/21: Jen Hatmaker & Heather Land LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 6/13: Tech N9ne and more 6/14: The Breakfast Club and 8 Track Minds 6/16: NAILS, Misery Index, Outer Heaven and Ulthar 6/19: The Record Company and Buffalo Gospel 6/28: Liquid Stranger

THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 6/12: GOJIRA 6/17: Todd Rundgren 6/18: Nav 6/21: Hippo Campus

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 6/12: Earth and Helms Alee (back) 6/13: Dylan LeBlanc and Erin Rae (back) 6/14: Eilen Jewell and Buckshot Betty (back) 6/15: Dante High and Molly Sarlé (back) 6/16: Los Coast and Tha Materials (back) 6/17: Culture Abuse, Tony Molina and more (back) 6/18: Sebadoh and Waveless 6/19: Abigail Dowd and Isabel Taylor (back)

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RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 6/12: O.A.R. 6/15: Jon Bellion 6/21: Vampire Weekend 6/22: Slightly Stoopid

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE, DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 6/12: Remo Drive, Slow Pulp, Slow Bullet 6/13: Maimouna Youssef 6/14: The Crystal Method and Aviation Parkway 6/22: Young Bull, Kooley High and more 6/27: Damien Jurado and Corrina Repp

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 6/13: Gojira and Deafheaven 6/14: Jeremy’s Ten Unplugged – A Tribute To Pearl Jam 6/15: American Maid and more 6/22: Maria Bamford and Jackie Kashian 6/26: New Years Day, Rivals and Savage After Midnight

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

ArtExposure is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 11th from 11am-7pm. Please, mark your calendar and join us! We will host a food truck, a tent for artists, raffles and more!

Mary Ann Rozear will have her opening reception, “The Shapes of Memories, from North Carolina to Maine,” from 5-7pm on the same day. If you haven’t been to ArtExposure, please, take a drive to see us.

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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. View “Chasing Shadow and Light: New Art by Brian Evans, Dianne Evans and Mark Gansor” featuring three artists working in a variety of mediums. Brian and Dianne are ceramic artists who play with light and shadow on three dimensional surfaces in their functional and decorative pottery. Mark is a landscape painter using impasto surfaces to capture fleeting moments caught in the light.

Opening reception is Friday, June 14, 6-9pm, with our artists and refreshments; live music by Myron Harmon on piano keyboard. Exhibit continues through July 21. Art in Bloom Gallery is open until 9pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights including June 28.

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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. “TWENTY-TWO by THIRT—From the flat files of Gayle Tustin” is a selection of mixed media work all in the size of 22″ x 30″ at PinPoint, 114 Market Street. The mixed media varies with acrylic and oil paint, graphite, collage, sgraffito, sewing, found objects, birch bark, India ink, sailing charts, and more. Meet the artist at a champagne toast and reception, Tues., July 30, 5:30-6:30pm—free and open to the public. Complimentary champagne and appetizers. Exhibit continues through Sept. 23.

“Asylum: Collages by Elizabeth Darrow” opens June 12 at Platypus & Gnome, 9 South Front Street.

Most of the imagery that comes to Elizabeth Darrow seems to hatch of its own accord, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with color, repeating patterns and embedding humor (and angst) into her work. Meet the artist at a champagne toast and reception, Thursday, June 20, 6-8 pm. The reception is free and open to the public with complimentary champagne and appetizers. The exhibit continues through Sept. 30.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART 311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com

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New Elements artists Steve Kelly and Katherine Wolf Webb team up for the first time to bring you terraferma.

Both artists draw inspiration from nature in both their composition and material. Kelly says of his distinctive ceramic style, “The abstract etchings evoke typographical elements and create surface textures that exaggerate the curves.” terraferma opens with a Fourth Friday Reception on June 22, 6-9pm; on view through July 21.

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

In Irwin’s summer exhibition, he pays homage to all of the artists and mentors who have influenced him throughout his life, leaving their mark on his work. Nearly a decade ago, Irwin—not to be confused with the installation artist also named Robert Irwin—added another page to his lengthy resume: author. Published in 2004, “40 Years” is Irwin’s autobiography, a no-holds-barred account of every aspect of his creative life, embellished with page after page of photographs of his dynamic paintings. Closing reception on June 14, 6 p.m.

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COLORFUL VIGNETTES:

Mouths of Babes’ documentary play ‘Out, NC’ is important to community inclusivity BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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ouths of Babes (MoB) presents their new documentary play, “Out NC,” at Kenan Auditorium during Pride month.

Approximately three years in the making, the show starts with a simple question: “What does coming out mean to you?” Asked as part of a series of interviews with LBGTQIA people in and around the Wilmington area, it is a jumping-off point to introduce the people that comprise the project.

To be clear, this isn’t one story presented to the audience about one person’s experience; it is a kaleidoscope of short vignettes and monologues, and together they create a larger portrait of a changing community. Twelve actors interpret about 42 people’s stories. Performing this play in Wilmington is particularity interesting, as many people in the audience know the interviewees in real life. So when their names are given, as an audience member, you have to make a choice to view it as an interpretive piece of art rather than a documentary (in spite of the moniker “documentary play”).

For example, TR Nunley, whose age at the time of the interview is given as 41, is played by Alex McFadden, who cannot yet legally purchase alcohol. So McFadden isn’t so much trying to reproduce Nunley on stage as to convey Nunley’s story. McFadden gives us moments of reflection, honesty and questions. They are quiet, beautiful and not overly dramatized, and it also makes them approachable. As someone who knows TR, I have to recognize McFadden is not reproducing TR on stage. I won’t see TR’s infectious grin or hear his wonderful chuckle, but both TR and McFadden do convey kindness, generosity and openness of spirit to all. This is just one of the

choices director Trey Morehouse has brought to the production that makes it accessible across boundaries.

Morehouse has been actively working on script incubation with Mouths of Babes; in fact, “Out, NC” was one of several pieces that had public readings last summer. The leap forward with the script is astounding. There are several easily identifiable pieces that have been added to improve the script. One is Frank Harr. Played by Rodney Bullard, the inclusion of Frank’s voice is quite lovely and truly was a missing piece.

During his lifetime, Frank was the consummate advocate, both in the public arena and on a personal level. The play shows us as much as recounted in his effort to connect with a neighbor who claims to never before have met a gay person. Getting to hear a little bit of Frank again was like a bit of magic that made my heart open. As well, including the work of the Frank Harr Foundation, which since Frank’s death has sought to continue the work so close to Frank’s heart, was more important.

The other piece that is really essential to making this a fully developed script is the inclusion of material about Talana Kreeger, who was brutally killed in a hate crime in Wilmington. Tab Ballis (B’Ellana Duquesne) has been working on a documentary about her for several years.

Duquesne interprets several characters during the course of the evening, but the performance of Ballis requires the most restraint. The project Ballis is working on is a passionate one, but he always has maintained it is not about him but about Talana. As Duquesne repeats Ballis’ warning that once people hear what happened to Talana it can’t be unheard, the magnitude of what is being presented builds—but without fanfare. It is the chosen understatement—that

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does not deny justifiable anger, only gives it power. Duquesne gives powerful performances throughout the night, but her rendition of Ballis haunts. One of the things Ballis says repeatedly in his interview is the newspaper showed the picture of her killer and ran his account of the story. Yet, other than her name and age, Talana was barely mentioned. Thus her humanity was removed from the case entirely.

This section of the piece also serves as the conduit for a part of the show to give focus to lesbians, especially older lesbians. Interviews with Laura McLean and Casey McCreery (both played by Penelope Grover) with Dr. Katie Peel (Em Wilson) and a focus group session showing young women reporting the case at the time, all give rise to a conversation about safety, visibility and perception.

Em Wilson really surprises both as Dr. Peel and as Shelly O’Rourke, a long time activist in the community and Frank Harr Foundation outreach director. Wilson gets O’Rourke’s cadence so well. With Peel she portrays the sense of a very together, very smart woman who can explain in academic terms everything around her—but you almost want to shake her sometimes just to get a moment of pure reaction and less mental analysis. Wilson’s characters are distinct in their speech and cadence, and create a real sense of conversation with each.

Joy J. James and Amber Moore have a running dialogue as several characters about the particular struggles of people of color in the LBGTQIA community. James also interprets Rev. Cheryl M. Walker of the Unitarian Universalist Church and seems to move with such gravitas, it is not surprising she keeps getting cast in roles like the Rev. Walker or The Prince in “Romeo and Juliet.” She does have beautiful dignity, and she also is a joy to watch when she gets to laugh on stage. She and Moore share humor on stage over and over again. It is commiseration. It is justification. It is coping. They are delightful and infectious.

In a moment of complex emotions that do not give way to pathos, Gavin Tyler and Elliot Smith interpret interviews about the HIV/AIDS experience. Tyler’s Edward is caught in justifiable anger at a sense of isolation. It radiates from him. Smith, by contrast, gives us an attempt to convince himself of acceptance. It is noble and filled with human fear and doubt.

The Rev. John (Austin Garrett) of the local MCC Church appears as a recurring character throughout the show. Garrett presents the reverend as a very introspective man who articulates his personal journey from a place of

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calm compassion. Looking back at the AIDS crisis in his young life, and the loss of his lover, Garrett, projects peace, calm and love that is difficult to attain. It also leads us with hope. He is a still center while on stage many emotions and journeys swirl about.

Amber Bedell interprets River Hedgepeth and Mickey Johnson. The stories are at times hard to separate. Mickey recounts a struggle with gender dysphoria: what is seen in the mirror not matching what is felt and seen in the mind’s eye. Hedgepeth’s journey with their family toward transgender identity is captivating. Both stories are powerful and evocative.

Morehouse’s use of projections, courtesy of Trevor Tackett, really help the audience follow the flow of information. Names of interviewees are subtly projected on the screen behind the performers. Given the sheer volume of information presented, it is a necessary reminder for the audience in order to follow each character’s narrative.

The addition of Dan Willis’ live music on stage also helps to braid together the themes and strands of the narratives. Plus, the show is staged at Kenan Auditorium which seats 1,000, so it’s not an intimate space, and the seating feels far back from the stage. However, Morehouse has chosen to seat the audience on stage with the performers. Since the show interprets interviews with real people, and looks at how we tell ourselves and others our narrative, Morehouse breaks the fourth wall and the usual audience/ performer agreements about aesthetic distance. He and the performers shorten the distance between us, literally. It is a metaphor for what the show hopes to do: reduce the distance and isolation between people.

The development of the script has brought many people together to collaborate on this project: interviewers, interviewees, actors, musicians, writers, etc. More so, it seems to have found a way to bridge the stories and the experiences of those who feel in isolation, to share in something that is greater than the sum of its parts.

DETAILS: Out, NC

Saturday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 16, 2:30 p.m. with Pride picnic on lawn beside Kenan Auditorium Tickets: $5-$15 Kenan Auditorium, 515 Wagoner Dr. events.uncw.edu/MasterCalendar

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STARS SHINING BRIGHTLY: ‘42nd St.’ stuns and entertains to the highest altitude

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BY: CHASE HARRISON

ore often than not, I find the point of musical theatre to be spectacle: Bright colors moving quickly, and under the right “mental influences” that can be pretty entertaining alone. Though when throwing in talent, it’s a game-changer. And I don’t mean a glimmer of talent or even a single spotlight of it. No, no—the amount and type of talent I’m talking about shines so bright and burns so quickly, it resembles multitudes of stars in the sky on a clear night. It’s the type of spectacle that does more than kill time and more than simply entertain. It’s the type to be experienced before it burns out and can be seen no more. That is the experience Opera House Theatre Company has created for Wilmington with “42nd Street” It’s a toe-tapping ode to the old days of Broadway—a tried-andtrue formula for a musical’s plot.

To be short, sweet and to the point: Director Suellen Yates has masterfully led her cast and crew with a clear vision across the board to connect all aspects of “42nd Street” on and off the stage. Taking what could come off as another gaudy musical and shaping it into something resembling a Robert Altman-like tale, it plays out in a way like “Nashville” or “A Prairie Home Companion.” The story isn’t about one person’s struggle, but the slice-of-life moments that make us bond as people and grow within our social groups. In a way it’s the most mature take on this style of plot I have ever seen. Or it could just be a PG version of “Showgirls.” I’m still trying to analytically break it down, but the evidence is there.

With the crescendo of the overture, the curtain begins to rise but just a tease. Legions of tap-dancing feet are revealed and it’s an awesome way to draw the audience’s eye to the stars of the show. “42nd Street” is all about the feet—they’re the true stars because once they start moving at an amazing speed, it never stops nor slows. I had no idea Wilmington possessed so many talented tappers. Honestly, wow! The fact so many people pulled off these incredible numbers, one after the next, and looked professional doing it, speaks wonders to the talent of the production’s choreographer Tina Leak. Every dance is a feast for the eyes, and I can’t imagine the amount of time it took to come up with, teach and memorize them all. There is only one word: impressive. The great sets of feet alone

make the show worthwhile. Yet, there’s so much more to adore.

When the lights wash the stage, and Jason Aycock stands at the center, stoic, he’s like a general facing down the enemy with his army standing ready behind him. And they go into their dance. The opening moments of the production and the audience will be helpless, but to be caught up in the unabashedly sense of fun it carries through its entire run. I can never stress pace enough as helping a show’s success, and damn does this show move at a good one.

It’s the final minutes of auditions for infamous director Julian Marsh’s (Christopher Rickert) latest play “Pretty Lady.” From the writing dynamic duo of Maggie and Bert (Debra Gillingham and Richard Bunting) hammering out rewrites on the script, to the company’s talents like Billy Lawlor (Spencer S. Lawson), the precast juvenile lead and Andy Lee (Jason Aycock) the choreographer figuring out the rest of the cast, the theatre is abuzz with life. Fresh off the bus, and with stars in her eyes, walks in Peggy Sawyer (Stephanie Tucker). She immediately grabs the attention of all who witness her talent.

rogant or entitled due to her skills. So when she swings in at the last moment and saves the doomed production, the audience will have no choice but to cheer for her—maybe even wipe a tear from their eyes.

Debra Gillingham as Maggie is lightning in a bottle—present in every moment she graces the stage. Her facial reactions are some of the show’s funniest moments. She is completely committed to every note, every step, every joke, and she kills it every time. Her energy is boundless as she leads the actresses as something of a den mother in numbers like “Go into Your Dance” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.” Debra, you are hands down the stand out, brava!

But don’t think the guys get left in the dust. Spencer S. Lawson seemingly walks on air with his dance moves, especially the show-stealing razzle-dazzle number, “We’re in the Money.” Christopher Rickert brings a natural, warm center to the cold demeanor of the director. He truly caps the show perfectly with his solo reprisal of the title num-

ber “42nd Street” The play being set in the world of theatre is a real plus. When teamed with the lighting design by Jeff Loy, the scope of stage shows well with shadows dancing on the walls in the “Shadow Waltz,” and the sound is on point. But from a tech standpoint, it’s the production’s costuming by Allyson Mojica that impresses. Everything looks stylish and stunning, which must not have been an easy job—to dress so many people in so many arrangements of clothes.

Opera House can at times be seen as something of a big shark in our small pond here in Wilmington. When they produce show like this, it’s easy to see why.

DETAILS: 42nd Street

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The entire cast is on fire. Every single member works at the top of his and her game. Plus, it is a huge cast, so hats off to them all. From lead to ensemble, everyone is pulling their weight for the final product and it shows.

As life in theatre goes, there is only room for one star. Blowing in on a cloud of her own hot air is the company’s prima donna, Dorothy Brock (Rachel Murray), and she has come to shine, even if the shows need to be rewritten to fit her. Murray is great in the role, which could easily be played rather one-note by a lesser skilled actress. The range she puts her voice through in numbers such as “Shadow Waltz,” all the way to “About a Quarter to Nine,” will stun—not only in her vocal prowess, but she puts her character’s attitude in her singing to create a fully formed character. A detail sometimes overlooked on stage by singers.

On the other side of the diva coin is sweet and innocent Peggy Sawyer. Tucker is so engaging in the role, she makes the audience root for the small-town girl. It is a true sign of how much effort she has put into the character. From her singing to dancing, she gives Peggy heart and nails every scene and with unquestionable talent at every turn. Tucker’s Peggy never comes off ar-

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SWEETLY INSIGHTFUL:

‘The Cake’ opens at Thalian’s Stein Theater right in time for Pride month

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BY: JULIA ROMERO

and relevant to North Carolina.

Since the writer is from NC, there are inside jokes you will only get if you’re from this state—things we love, the places we go shopping.

I would go more specific but that would give away a few fun moments and jokes that are best experienced during the show!

n 2015 North Carolina native Bekah Brunstetter (writer for NBC’s “This is Us”) wrote “The Cake,” a play inspired by the true events that led to the Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Supreme Court Case. The case dealt with a cake shop owner in Colorado who, because of e: How does the comedic asher religious beliefs, refused to sell a wedding cake to a gay couple. The court case began in pect add to the story?

2012, and after a six-year-long battle, the final Jane McNeill (JM): The most decision was made in favor of the baker. effective way to reach people is Brunstetter’s play first premiered in Los An- through laughter. When the augeles and has been widely produced, most dience sees themselves in the recently making its Off-Broadway debut at the characters, they are more willManhattan Theatre Club. Set in Winston Sa- ing to identify with the emotions lem, NC (where Brunstetter is from), the con- rather than just the issues themtemporary dramedy showcases often com- selves. Some of the funniest parts plicated relationships that can arise between in the play are about human insecurities, and we all have those. family and religion.

“The Cake” follows Della (Jane McNeill), a traditional Southern woman who is 100% sure of two things: cake and her faith. With her husband Tim (Braxton Williams) by her side, Della has nothing to worry about except the baking competition she is determined to win. When her best friend’s daughter Jen (Hannah Smith) comes home from New York with a request for a wedding cake, Della is overjoyed ... until she learns Jen will be marrying a woman named Macy (Lily Nicole). Della’s faith leads her to question whether she should make the cake at all.

Under the direction of Holli Saperstein and Grace Berry, and produced by Panache Theatrical Productions, “The Cake” features four talented actors—Jane McNeill, Braxton Williams, Hannah Smith and Lily Nicole. Through comedic dialogue, each actor makes the heartfelt story come alive. encore sat down with the cast and directors to discuss what makes the production a must-see. encore (e): What about this play made you want to take it on?

Grace Berry (GB): What interested me most about this play was the subject matter. Most plays that talk about LGBT issues have an opinionated standpoint, showing one person as the good guy and one person as the bad guy. This play strips that away. You come out sympathetic to all parties, wanting everyone to get along by the end of it.

Holli Saperstein (HS): First off, it’s beautifully written. Brunstetter treats everyone with fairness and kindness.

Second, the subject matter is contemporary

e: June is Pride month; how is the plot unique in exploring LGBTQIA issues?

Lily Nicole (LN): I am very excited to be doing this play because I do identify as bisexual, and a lot of the issues the play touches upon I have experienced within my own family.

When I came out, apart from my mom, who was chill about it, many other family members continuously reminded me they were praying for me—that this phase will pass, that they love and support me, but they can’t condone my ways. The discussions I have with Della mirrors so many comments I’ve heard: “I love you and support you but I think we’re going to sit this one out.”

Just like Della, there was never any real acceptance [of me] because religion has taught them I’m wrong. So it’s really awesome to be involved in this production particularly with this group of people who have been so welcoming and supportive since day one. e: What conversations do you hope people will go home and have after watching “The Cake”?

HS: We need to ask each other, “What do I need to know to make you feel more accepted and understood in your place in this world?”

LN: But it can be hard. Not all the characters are able to communicate outright, but every single one of them needs to hear and be heard. Sentiment and empathy is something that can help any situation. Conversations lead to understanding and understanding leads to compassion—which we all need a lot more of.

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to hear about Jen and Macy’s relationship. He’s oblivious, and that is what he’ll soon do for the rest of his life: be oblivious to everything. e: What do you love most about the characters Jen and Macy?

LN: I was drawn to Macy as soon as I read the character description. I said to myself she’s a strong African-American, engaged to a beautiful up-and-coming woman. She’s an advocate; she fights for injustice and doesn’t take any shit. That’s me! I could totally play this character!

TAKE A BITE OF LOVE: Lily Nicole and Hannah Smith play two brides in love and ask a family friend to bake the cake for their wedding before being met with religious opposition. Photo courtesy of Panache

e: Della seems like a very complicated character struggling with opposing beliefs.

How did you enter that mindset? How was that experience for you?

JM: I grew up in Whiteville, so let’s start with that. Growing up Baptist in a small town, I know so many people who are Della: a sweet, Christian, Southern belle caught between her religious beliefs and a changing world. I don’t think she is a complicated character either, just conflicted. She believes what she believes, and that’s OK with her until she is forced to deal with the changing world.

[As I was playing her,] I found myself really challenged by the idea that I had moved so far to the left that I wasn’t very tolerant of those type of people anymore. It was very challenging for me to make her believable and not judge her. You can’t judge a character you play because then you’re not being authentic.

Then I started reading the play, and she has pushed my emotions more than any other character because I can relate to her so much, and the writing is so realistic I forget it’s a play.

She knows what she knows, and it’s unequivocally right; she has done her research. Just as right as she is with her facts, she knows that her love is right. Macy loves so strong it’s terrifying, absolutely terrifying. She’s someone I aspire to be.

Hannah Smith (HS): My favorite thing about Jen is her total commitment to her own journey. Although she puts a lot of obstacles in front of herself, she still has a desire to figure out what she needs. She is compassionate and empathetic toward people who have different opinions from her. Although, it makes her a bit timid because she doesn’t want to rock the boat, which I relate to.

Having to live as your authentic self and not knowing how that is going to permeate the rest of your life is scary. Is it going to be a nice, even saturation, or is it going to be a total blobby mess? e: If you were to describe this show in only three words what would they be?

HS: Compassion, humor and insight.

e: What is the relationship between Tim and Della, and how does that relationship help drive the plot of the show?

BW: Introspection, observation and illumination.

Braxton Williams (BW): I think we have a surprising arc. In the beginning, you think their relationship is just one dimensional, but there are complicated layers there. Tim is Della’s support system in a lot of things, but he also lets her down.

DETAILS:

Tim is a representation of the people who put their heads in the sand. He doesn’t want

LN: Full of hope—bam, three words!

The Cake

June 13-23, 7:30 p.m.; 3 p.m.

Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: $22-$25 thalianhall.org

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PLAYING CUPID:

Royalty turns into high school love in ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’

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BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

hakespeare on the Green brings the comedy “Love’s Labour’s Lost” to the Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre for their 27th season. It is an absurd comedy that should inspire love, lust, longing and laughter. The incredibly difficult premise is this: King of Navarre (Benjamin Hart) decides he is going to devote the next three years of his life to academic study. Now he isn’t enrolling in school—no. He is going into seclusion and swearing off contact with women, while still trying to govern a country. Yeah, seems like a plan doomed for failure, doesn’t it? Misery loves company, and royalty have the ultimate peer pressure at their hands, so he pressures three friends into this absurd scheme: Biron (Jason Corder), Longaville (Jack Cannon), and Dumain (Jeremy Weir). The plan immediately hits a snag when the Princess of France (Bailey Watkins) arrives to try negotiating the latest in the chapter of “Who owns the Aquitaine?” Clearly, the King has to meet with the Princess—that’s what their jobs are. Princesses do not travel alone and unescorted.

Her ladies are Rosaline (Savannah Dougherty), Maria (Georgia Cole), and Katherine (Amber Heck). So, three ladies, three lords ... you can guess what happens next, right?

The subplot involves an illiterate servant, Costard (Zeb Mims), who misdelivers letters because he can’t read who they are addressed to, and frankly, it’s not really a Shakespeare comedy if there isn’t a mix up of messages somewhere. Costard is entangled with Jaquenetta (Dorothy Reynolds) and Don Armado (Murphy Turner), a sort of court hanger-on from Spain. There are a couple of “ringers” in the show, too, and Murphy Turner is one of them. His Don Armado is like a less suave version of Mandy Patkin in “The Princess Bride.” Remove everything that makes Inigo real and just leave in all the funny bits.

In his defense, he and Costard (another ringer) really do get some of the best lines in the show. But it is no news flash that Shakespeare can write good jokes.

But back to the King, Princess and their situation. The Princess and her ladies put Boyet (Will Ross), her Chamberlin, through his paces, making him act as their go-between with the boys. Ross gets one of my favorite speeches as Boyet, wherein he teases his sovereign and the ladies about the boys.

Composed of 16 couplets, it lets the actor fall into just enough rhythm and rhyme to make the princesses laugh, so he might not find himself in the dog house for overstepping his bounds. But Ross’ Boyet has his hands full

trying to play cupid with this group. With the exception of Biron, the King and his friends are basically shy, awkward teenage boys who still don’t know how to talk to girls.

Seeing the two groups together is kind of like watching a middle-school dance, both clustered together on opposite sides. At first they use a messenger (Boyet), but eventually the most important girl (the Princess) decides to take matters into her own hands and begins to direct the situation. And thank heavens—because, frankly, if we had to wait on the King to get his act together, we would all be sitting at Greenfield Lake wondering what the hell is wrong with him. I mean he has a kingdom, an education, a job, and a fortune— not to mention Benjamin Hart is incredibly handsome! All he has to do is flash a beautiful smile and look deeply into her eyes, and she would melt. Go talk to the girl, damn it!

Corder’s Biron is the only one who seems to have a clue how to go about this. He is a delight to watch onstage as the King’s smarter, more confidant friend. He ventures without fear into the land of the giggling, teasing and terrifying young women. Taken as a whole, they are sort of like the smarter, less malicious version of the popular girls from high school. It is easy to see how they could be intimidating—and they are all pretty. But, to be honest, the admiration the boys profess seems to be of a chivalric nature: The girls are on pedestals. They are idolized. I wouldn’t say that sexual desire or longing pulses from the stage at any moment. It is a much more innocent portrayal of young attraction than steamy, physical desire—again, like a school dance but with loftier aims and goals. It is really Corder who is driving this bus and thank heavens for him—I do believe his energy and his action and his efforts. The others are still so restrained it is hard to believe that the boys might be throwing away a vow they have taken because they are driven mad by desire for these beautiful girls.

Costumer Amber Heck has taken a modern dress approach to the story. The ladies all look beautiful and the lords presentable in a sort of pseudo-frat boy way. While the Capri pants the Lords are wearing are an eye-catching and curious choice, I wonder if it’s for added comedic effect. That does seem to be the goal of director Zeb Mims (who also plays Costard) and assistant director Trevor Tackett (Corder’s understudy). But I found myself looking at the stage and hearing Lou Criscuolo’s voice: “This show needs more sight gags.” Mims and Turner’s fight scene is the highlight of energy, action and comedy. Laughing and leaning forward in the seat is inevitable.

“Love’s Labor’s Lost” is a fun evening of Shakespeare on the Green, and the setting is actually perfect for the show: The King refuses to admit the Princess and her return to the castle (as per his vows) and instead lodges them in the field outside the castle, where much of the action takes place. The set on stage utilizes wooden cubes and trellises with vines on flats to provide the necessary locations to for hiding and “accidentally” overhear-

ing that are essential to Shakespeare’s plots.

That is really more for plot necessity; the real ambiance is created by the beautiful setting of Greenfield Lake. When the Princess complains she has been lodged in a field, she was accompanied by a chorus of angry geese. It did rather underscore her point quite well.

What Mims and Tackett have put together is a straightforward telling of the story. Theatre is a versatile artform that can combine entertainment, education, enlightenment, protest and high art. This production is firmly in the camp of entertainment. “Love’s Labor’s Lost” is a script without a really satisfying resolution, but filled with word play and double entendre.

DETAILS:

Love’s Labour’s Lost

June 14-16; 20, 22-23; 28-30, 8 p.m.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 1901 Amphitheater Drive

There are a lot of possibilities for staging the show that can or could explore different aspect of what constitutes love, desire, duty or honor. Right now, all of these topics are hotly contested ideas in our state and national conversations. Essentially the men swearing off sex is the reverse of Lysistrata, where women forbid men any conjugal visits until peace is accomplished. At a time when we are talking about control of women’s bodies and sexuality, what is the underlying message of a show where men swear to abstain instead of continuing to have all the privileges without any of the ramifications—which is so often the narrative?

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POPCORN THRILLS:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

Though ‘Godzilla’ is formulaic, it’s still a lot of fun

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut Dr. Tickets: $8 • thalianhall.org

BY: ANGHUS

June 17-19, 7 p.m. (additional screen-

ing on the 19, 4 p.m.)—“Wild Nights With Emily” is about poet Emily Dickinson’s

love a good monster movie. On occasion they resurrect childhood joy, watching massive creatures stomping on skyscrapers and battling one another to determine hierarchical dominance. All Kaiju movies deal with the same problem: The movie has to be about people. Boring, non city-destroying people sit back to offer breaks between giant monsters being awesome. The people try to provide some perspective as they deal with ramifications of gigantic monsters. But are the humans really necessary?

I kept thinking about this while watching “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” a woefully imperfect movie that exposes a lot of the failings of a modern Kaiju film. The truth is, I would much rather watch an edited version of the movie that focuses on the manic insanity of giant monster fights. I’m not suggesting cut all the humans out completely, but filmmakers could just stop trying to develop human characters. I still want to see screaming crowds of people fleeing in terror, and the occasional military personnel shouting orders and screaming in terror as they are blasted out of the sky by laser breath.

The bulk of the movie revolves around the plot of a secret group of scientists working under the moniker “Monarch.” They have been secretly researching the alarming number of supersized, city-stomping creatures. Doctor Emma Russell (Vera Farmiga) has developed technology that allows her to communicate with the “Titans.” For some reason she decides the world-destroying creatures need to be released so the virus that is humanity can be erradicated and Earth can be saved.

Makes total sense. Her estranged husband (Kyle Chandler) tries cobbling a plan to stop her—and, for added emotional tension, there’s a teenage daughter involved (Millie Bobby Brown) so millennial ticket-buyers recognize at least one person in the cast.

I understand the “why” behind these choices. Traditionally, movies have rules of structure and character progressions. There are specific requirements for protagonists and antagonists, but rarely are the monsters the protagonists. The movies have to be flooded with scientists, military and commoners to bring some “humanity” to the conflict.

Monster movies are treated like disaster films, wherein human characters have to deal with the fallout of an uncontrollable event. That angle has led to a lot of similar, uninspired monster movies. Even calling the

persona, popularized since her death, has been that of a reclusive spinster - a delicate wallflower, too sensitive for this world.

In this humorous drama, Molly Shannon captures the vivacious, irreverent side of

Emily Dickinson that was covered up for years - most notably Emily’s lifelong romantic relationship with another woman

(Susan Ziegler). After Emily’s death, a rivalry emerges when her brother’s mistress (Amy Seimetz) along with editor T.W. Higginson (Brett Gelman) published a book of Emily’s poems. Unique and surreal, the film sheds new light on the life one of our most celebrated poets.

MORE MONSTERS, NO MEN: The new Godzilla film would benefit from more monster fights and less human character building. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

movie “Godzilla” rings false. Legendary’s first attempt at a Godzilla should have been called “Bryan Cranston, His Boring Son & Eventually Godzilla.” The sequel suffers from the same problem: Monsters are treated like cutaways and trying to shoehorn humanity into it feels redundant and utterly pointless.

The best things about this “Godzilla” sequel are the amazing visuals and stellar score.

When the movie just focuses on skyscrapersized monsters beating the hell out of each other, it’s one hell of a spectacle.

I think it’s time for the monster movie to evolve into something less formulaic. The genre is in desperate need for innovation.

Maybe it’s a Terrance Mallick-inspired surrealist piece where we see forces of nature working their way through the world; only moving in and out of the life of those about to be stepped on or eviscerated by the far more fascinating, ferocious, fiery fiends.

There’s enough epic action to justify a trip to the theater to witness some truly enormous and entertaining scenes. There was an occasional twinge of old-school monster movie mayhem at seeing some of my favorite cinematic Goliaths transformed from rubber to mind-blowing computer-generated realism.

There are a lot of talented actors trying to elevate the material, most notably the great Bradley Whitford, Thomas Middleditch and Ken Watanbe. Each manage to bring some scenery-chewing goodness to the proceedings. While the second attempt at a modern

“Godzilla” might not exactly be “King,” it’s a modestly entertaining movie with some good popcorn thrills for fans of the genre.

DETAILS:

Godzilla: King of the Monsters Rated PG-13 Directed by Michael Dougherty Starring Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Bradley Whitford, Sally Hawkins

June 24-26, “The White Crow” (additional screening on the 19, 4 p.m.) — Inspired by the book “Rudolf Nureyev: The Life

by Julie Kavanaugh,” “The White Crow” charts the iconic dancer’s famed defection from the Soviet Union to the West in 1961, despite KGB efforts to stop him.

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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 award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: bluewaterdining.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: camcafe.org ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections.

We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just look-

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ing 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 11:3011:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ILM; kids menu HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: henrysrestaurant.com NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach,

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: nichewilmington.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy 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 but-

ter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates.

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ASIAN CANDLE NUT RESTAURANT Candle Nut Restaurant makes all of its food

from scratch using recipes passed down generations following Indonesian-Asian traditions. We use fresh turmeric, galangal, ginger, candle nuts, lemon grass and lime leaves to provide your meal with rich flavor.

Many of our famous signature dishes such as Beef Rendang, Sweet Soy Eggplant, Javanese Chicken Soup and Chili Sambals, are unique in flavor and found only at Candle Nut Restaurant. We also offer delicious Vegetarian and Vegan options. Check our website, Facebook and other social media sites. Located at 2101-1 Market Street, near Port City Java and Burnt Mill Creek Bar. For reservations, and take out: Phone: 910-399-2054 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.

11am-3 pm, 5pm- 9 pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am10pm; Sun. 11am-9 pm. Closed Monday.

■ FEATURING: Try our lunch specials from 11am – 3 pm for $7.99. Tuesday & Wednesday unwind with our wine special for $4.00/ glass.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: candlenutrestaurant.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 dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: nikkissushibar.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.”

Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.”

We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an

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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 (Dock St., on the

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Each Saturday

March 23rd - November 24th • 8:00am - 1:00pm (no market Apr. 6 & Oct. 5)

- FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- PICKLES - KOMBUCHA - ART & CRAFTS

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS 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: 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)7996799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS 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. - 2 p.m.

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

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

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

FONDUE THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant!

The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a 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 ■ 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: littledipperfondue.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) 7631607. 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: harpwilmington.com SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun.

■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/slaintemj

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

11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

(Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, fullservice 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: italianbistronc.com SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza.

We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: grabslice.com

MEXICAN ZOCALO Zocalo Street Food and Tequila brings a modern version of cooking traditional Mexican street food through perfected recipes, with excellent presentation. Zócalo was the main ceremonial center for the Aztecs, and presently, it is the main square in central Mexico City. It bridges old school tradition with a twist of innovative cooking. Zocalo also has weekly events, such as their margarita and food tasting every Monday, 5-8 p.m., and a live taco station every Tuesday , 5-8 p.m. Live Latin music Is showcased every other Saturday and Sunday brunch begins at 10 a.m. Be sure to encore | june 12 - june 19, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 37

try Zocalo’s wide selection of the best tequilas! Owned and operated locally, locations are in Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC. Take out and delivery available through most apps.

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday.

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

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077.

Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-6811140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-

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4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

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

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest.

(Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910799-3847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: catchwilmington.com DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a

week.

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

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

Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the 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: 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.

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

■ WEBSITE: TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 S. College Rd. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

THANK YOU WILMINGTON! Voted “Best Burger” and “Best Fries” Great burgers and hand-cut fries.

Sandwiches and salads.

Indoor and patio seating.

Established 1990

6 Locations in the Cape Fear

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. ■ WEBSITE: fortunateglass.com encore | june 12 - june 19, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 39

Featuring sushi, poke bowls, teriyaki and hibachi entrees, bento boxes, vegetarian, and sandwiches.

Daily food and drink specials.

SUSHI SPECIALS

Two specialty rolls

for $19.95

Three regular rolls

for $12.95

Specials only valid at the downtown location.

Voted Best 16 S. Front St. â&#x20AC;˘ 910-772-9151 Dowtown Wilmington Sushi 40 encore | june 12 - june 19, 2019 | www.encorepub.com

EXTRA>>BOOK REVIEWS

CARPE LIBRUM:

Getting to know each justice of The Burger Court in ‘The Brethren’ 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 with 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 Brethren

Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong Simon and Schuster, 1979, pgs. 467

“The Brethren” by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong looks at “The Burger Court,” or The Supreme Court of the United States of America in the 1970s when Warren E. Burger was chief justice. It seems a fitting book to revisit now for a variety of reasons; mainly, it’s the court to decide Roe v. Wade, the case primarily cited as the precedent for abortion access in the United States today. When Woodward and Armstrong were working on the book, the U.S. Supreme Court had yet to be infiltrated by women. The first woman to serve, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan. So at the time of writing the book, the court was all male and largely white. Thurgood Marshall, who argued Brown V. The Board of Education before SCOTUS, was the first African-American appointed to the Supreme Court, and he is in the midst of his term during this book.

The Burger Court came at an awkward time in American history (though, really, isn’t every age awkward?). The Warren Court, which preceded Justice Burger, oversaw many landmark civil rights cases of the 1960s. So by contrast the Burger Court doesn’t hold quite the same mystique. But they wrestled with censorship,

by definition is not definite, women’s right to the prisafe nor secure. It is the vacy and sanctity over same past that has laid the their bodies, and execugroundwork for how we got tive privilege.

In addihere today and for question to addressing obtions we are addressing. scenity, they also ruled that The Washington What “The Brethren” Post could publish the does so well is show us Pentagon papers. That the inner working of the decision and their unaniU.S. Supreme Court and mous ruling regarding personal interplay between President Nixon’s claim the justices. Which cases of executive privilege get shoes and why? Who in his conferences with writes opinions and dishis advisors, which they sents and why? How are ruled against, led to those document crafted?

Nixon’s resignation. Bob How did nine men’s relaWoodward’s reporting on tionships shape the situathe Watergate scandal tion we are in now? for The Washington Post Woodward and Armstrong write a comwould make this iteration of SCOTUS of pelling book that is humorous and deeply interest to him. personal. Readers feel like they know and For us the precedents decided by the have spent time with each of the justices.

Burger Court are going to be the focus of questions coming before the current court.

Obviously, there is an attempt right now to put abortion access back in front of the Supreme Court. In addition, we are certainly looking at questions of executive privilege between the president and his staff:

I was startled at the image of Justice Marshall’s dry, witty sense of humor. By contrast Burger seemed more removed than expected. Douglas endeared himself to me endlessly with his passionate devotion to outdoors life. Oddly, it was Potter Stewart whom I empathized and connected with most. He reminds me a little of General Henry Morgan from “M*A*S*H.” His stance on censorship surprised many, myself included, and remains an important and quiet moment in our modern development as a nation.

Right now, I am personally filled with twin struggles of desperately wanting to engage, fight, participate, and simultaneously hide in bed under the quilts. But understanding how we got here is a pretty important step in addressing the threats. It is not just the sweeping overturning of Roe v. Wade that should worry Americans, it is the small chipping away at it through legislation and courts. We need to pay attention.

What is the concern of the American people and what is not?

What is admissible evidence in a potential impeachment proceeding?

What do the American people have the right to know?

Perhaps more importantly, how are we defining obscenity and what is our relationship with censorship moving forward?

The Burger Court handed down that decision before our daily lives revolved around these little screens that track our every move, and record what we read, see and how we communicate our thoughts. All three of these issues are pressing and current in our society.

I think part of my interest in history is it is a settled matter. I enjoy studying the ‘60s and ‘70s in America because of the advances made in civil rights, environmental awareness and the arts. Retrospectively, all are matters of statement, not something terribly uncertain and painful that I have to live through. So it is my own failing: It is easier for me to engage in the past, which is safer and more secure than the present—which encore | june 12 - june 19, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 41

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CELEBRATING THE CAPE QUEER: Pride month welcomes a slew of events through June and beyond

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BY: SHEA CARVER

very June in the U.S.—and in many countries worldwide—Pride recognizes the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/ two-spirit, questioning, intersex, asexual/ally community to celebrate and continue the fight towards equality. The liberation takes roots in Greenwich Village, NYC at Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969, wherein the gay community protested against unwarranted police raids.

While Wilmington’s Port City Pride hosted an event last week at KGB to kick off Pride month, their official local celebration will get under way Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 2. Port City Pride host an annual block party along Castle Street, a downtown bar crawl and a Youth Pride Prom, among other events.

“We really like that the majority of college students are in town at that time and our hope, especially for LGBTQ students who are new to

town, is that it helps them feel welcome here in Wilmington,” says Aleeze Arthur, Port City Pride board member, who serves alongside Joey Hall, Jake Naylor, Lauren Mintz, John Bonomo, and Bobby Hilburn.

Paul’s Episcopal Church the Ormond Center and we are constantly increasing our programming and out reach to the community,” says Shelly O’Rourke, community outreach director for the Frank Harr Foundation (frankharrfoundation.org).

“Those things cost money so we needed a financial shot in the arm to keep up with the needs of the community.”

“[Labor Day weekend] is a rainbow of community-building with amazing music, drag queens, food trucks, vendors, faith-based organizations and nonprofits represented,” Arthur tells. “On Sunday we will hold the Fantail FunDay Dance Party on the USS North Carolina Battleship with the pride flags flying high on the ship again.”

Thus the foundation is hosting many events taking place this month. Monies raised will help them expand into new opportunities, such as with community partners. In December they will join up with Seeds of Healing to hold a two week event that brings the Aids Quilt to 20 blocks in Wilmington, on display at various places of worship, Cameron Art Museum, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, UNCW and other venues. “[We hope to] bring awareness and education to HIV/Aids, and its continuing effect on the community at large,” O’Rourke notes.

Still, June will be rife with events to show support in homage to Pride month. Every Monday at the Second Base Lounge, DJ Teon will spin tunes all night for ages 18 and up. Drag Me To Ibiza will take place every Friday evening, featuring local drag queen Tara Nicole Brooks and friends opening two shows at 10 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Ibiza also hosts Karaoke Wine 8 p.m. So much more

is slated outside of those weekly events, too; here’s the rundown.

Rocketman June 15, 3 p.m. • Movie admission Regal Cinemas Mayfaire 900 Town Center Dr.

Elton John’s latest musical fantasy biopic will come to life on the big screen as part of a special AARP presentation. Local LGBTQIA community members are welcome to join in a special screening at 3 p.m. on June 15 at Mayfaire’s cinemas.

LGBTQIA Potluck June 16, 4 p.m. • Free Ormond Building, 1624 Princess St.

As part of the Frank Harr Foundation’s monthly potluck, held the third Sunday every month, they welcome all ages to the Pride event on June 14. Folks are encouraged to bring a dish to share, as well as beer or wine, water or soda. The meetup takes place at 1624 Princess Street.

The Frank Harr Foundation focuses on providing safe spaces, events and outreach to youth, elders and everyone in between. They educate allies on inclusive language and create safe spaces.

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Pride Picnic June 16, noon - 2 p.m. • Free Kenan Lawn (next to Kenan Auditorium), UNCW campus As part of Mouths of Babes theater company’s latest production, “Out, NC” (see review on page 26), along with Frank Harr Foundation and St. Judes MCC, a Pride Picnic will take place on UNCW’s Kenan lawn, next to the auditorium. Pack your favorite foods and beverages, plus your favorite friends, to enjoy an afternoon of fellowship.

After the show—which starts at 2:30 p.m.— local organizations and LGBTQIA groups will have tables set up to provide information and community support.

Randy Jones from The Village People June 23, 4 - 11 p.m. • $10/person Bottega, 723 N 4th St.

When Addie Wuensch began filling slots for live entertainment at Bottega in June, Pride was one of the first celebrations to take center stage. The former cowboy of The Village People, originally from Raleigh, NC, Randy Jones popped to mind. The cowboy has made appearances across town over many years.

“I love The Village People, and they were pioneers on the LGBT front as one of the first openly gay music groups,” Wuensch says. “I am honored to have Randy perform and to give back to the LGBT community.”

Though doors open at 4 p.m. at Bottega for folks to mix and mingle, Jones will perform from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wuensch assures he will be doing the “YMCA,” too.

“I will always support Pride and the LGBT community,” the bar owner promises (Bottega was a runner-up for Best Gay Bar on encore’s readers’ choice poll).

Cape Fear Pride Night June 28, 7 p.m. • $35/person Painting With a Twist 5732 Oleander Drive

Painting With a Twist owner Samantha Stumbaugh hosts a Pride event every June at her shop, which marries creativity with socializing. They hosted a date-night painting event on June 1 wherein LGBTQIA community members and vocal allies came together to paint.

“It’s important to me as a business owner to support my artists and give members of the community a safe and comfortable environment to have date nights in Wilmington,” Stumbaugh says.

With the help of one of Stumbaugh’s employees, Sara, they landed on a Pride theme for their bookend event of the month. Folks who participate in the June 28 event will paint the Cape Fear Bridge with a rainbow flag, a.k.a. “Cape Queer Bridge.” Attendees can bring their own tasty (adult) beverages and snacks. Painting With a Twist provides supplies.

“Our local artists walk our painters through each painting step-by-step from beginning to end, with breaks for games and fun in between,” Stumbaugh explains. “This painting has a great date night option, where guests can paint the entire image across two canvases, working together with their partner to complete the full painting.”

They’ll be able to choose from two options as the background: the original rainbow flag or something a little more abstract, with rainbow or specific colors the painter chooses.

“This gives couples an additional option to have two separate and different paintings,” Stumbaugh notes.

The event is part of their “Painting With a Purpose” nights, which they host once a quarter. By doing so they’ve given back around $12,000 to various local nonprofits. A portion of proceeds from the class benefitting the organization, and as part of Pride month, they’ll give some to the Frank Harr Foundation.

“I love that they focus on all ages within the LGBTQ+ community, from teens to elders, as well as on educating the community at large,” Stumbaugh explains.

Only 38 seats are available to Cape Queer Bridge night. Reservations can be made up to an hour before class starts.

Beach Blast June 29, 2 - 10 p.m.

$50/person • 100 tickets available Figure 8 Island, 313 Beach Rd. N.

Time to enjoy fun in the sun! An all-day beach celebration will take place at a private Figure Eight home. Folks will be able to enjoy kayaks, paddle boards, volley and bocce ball, plus lunch from Might As Well and beverages from Palate Bottle Shop.

“One of our volunteers offered her family home when we were looking for a place to have a beach fundraiser,” O’Rourke says.

“The home is on the sound but we will have beach access across the street. Having a non-crowded and private beach adds to the feeling of safety for our community. Some of our Trans community don’t feel comfortable at the beach, so this is an opportunity for folks to feel safe also.”

As the sun sets along the beautiful island, the fun will continue from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a cocktail party, including music, two signature cocktails and tapas. Guests who need to change out of their swimsuits into evening attire will be welcomed to use showers and changing rooms. A trolly service will take registered guests to the island from Ogden, and tickets benefit the Frank Harr Foundation.

“It was very clear to me [Frank Harr Foundation] is a nonprofit that actually understands where aid is needed, and gets it done,” volunteer Em Wilson says. Wilson’s family is lending their home for the occasion. “The LGBTQ community deserves all the rights, respects, and accommodations that years of misunderstanding and fear has denied them. If we have a house that can be used as a gathering space for people and resources devoted to aiding and uplifting the community then we’re absolutely delighted to open it up for the foundation.”

Fundraiser tickets are available at eventbrite.com will help continue expanding needs into the community. This includes reaching out to help LGBTQIA community members at every age.

“The youth-steering committee (which meets twice a month) helps our youth become leaders in the community,” O’Rourke says.

Monies also infuse SAGE Wilmington of the Cape Fear Coast. “SAGE provides events and programs to help our elders connect with one another and others in the LGBTQ community to help end the isolation of ageing,” O’Rourke explains.

LGBTQIA Gayme Night July 7, 5 p.m.

Another monthly event hosted by the Frank Harr Foundation is for young adults to enjoy games aplenty. The next one will take place July 7 at 5 p.m., again at the Ormond building at 1624 Princess Street. Please bring snacks and beverages, and your own Catan board!

A full list of support groups and other activities hosted by the Frank Harr Foundation can be found at frankharrfoundation.org/events.

Read about two Pride plays, “Out, NC” and “The Cake,” on pages 28-29.

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ECHOES OF WONDER:

Touch Tank Tuesdays offer more interactive activities at NCCF this summer through August BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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s Emily Skelton holds her toddler, Charlie, her daughter Piper and friend Frances Jane listen intently at the rain demonstration just outside North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Wrightsville Beach headquarters. They watch water drip down from a pipe, mimicking rainfall, into separate sections representing various landscapes from sand and marsh to man-made permeable concrete and traditional concrete. Coastal Outreach Specialist Bonnie Mitchell is leading the rainfall demonstration at North Carolina Coastal Federation’s first Touch Tank Tuesday of summer.

“Look what’s happening over here, girls.”

Mitchell gestures to the plexiglass box with sand and standing water. “Look at all the UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Blue crabs are among water that’s not being absorbed . . . so it’s the various sea creatures captivating young minds each week at North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Touch flooding, and that’s not good.”

Mitchell walks over to the concrete on the opposite end.

Tank Tuesdays. Photo by Shannon Gentry

gallons of water a day. They also provide critical habitat; they are a source of shelter and food for so many wildlife we care about. Then, of course, people love eating oysters so they benefit our economy by putting shell-fishers to work.”

“But look at all this water that’s flood- ‘Hey, did you know there’s something in Nearby is another familiar sight: fiddler ing—that’s not good! Why is that [flooding] there?’” Skelton notes. “She’ll want to crabs hiding deep beneath the sand-filled bad?” (Watch the video online to find out!) show me.” aquarium, each given away only by their While geared mostly to 2- to 5-year-olds, bubbly breaths percolating through holes The whole point of her demonstration is to show the impact of stormwater. More Mitchell says they make it a point to have the size of a pencil’s eraser. They represo, she shows which surfaces absorb wa- something for every age at Touch Tank sent a healthy estuarine shoreline. Yet, it’s ter best versus which allow it to run off into Tuesdays, open through August. They’ll the giant tongue-like mass ballooning from waterways, often carrying everyday waste have elementary and middle school class- a conch shell in another tank which steals es come by, too. Even adults likely will learn my attention. with it. interesting factoids about stormwater, rain “Tell me about this guy,” I urge as we “I think it’s really important for kids to gardens, oyster shell recycling, or how to walk closer. understand the cycle of how things work,” tell the difference between male and feSkelton says. “I think it makes you more I have never seen the bright orangemale blue crabs. (It now seems obvious, conscious about how you get your food but male blue crabs have a pencil-shaped choral glob, a.k.a. a living conch, in action [and] where things go when you throw them before now. Mitchell explains the horse marking on the bottom of their shell.) away. Last year they actually had toys from conch is carnivorous—as opposed to typiAbove all, Touch Tank Tuesdays show the beach to help make kids aware of how cal herbivore conchs. It’s strong enough to important it is to pick up toys before they people just how our native plants and pry open clams easily. marshes serve as habitat to species vital leave the beach.”

Of course, these displays are more to our ecosystem and ultimately our daily Skelton brought her young brood to last lives. Staged throughout the outdoor and “look” tanks leading up to the touch tank year’s Touch Tank Tuesdays and she says downstairs area of NCCF’s facilities (just at the center of it all. Every animal is colit’s perfect for this particular pre-K age bebeside the Wrightsville Beach Museum and lected the day before or that morning and cause it’s educational but not too organized Visitors Center), families and kids roam released later that day. Hermit crabs, sea in a way that they can’t be kids. They can from one station to the next. “Whoas” and spiders, dead man’s fingers, blue crabs, explore and hop around from stormwater “look at that!” echo at every turn. Mitchell and sea squirts are among the sea creademonstrations to touch tanks to coloring and I stop at the live oyster tank. They play tures gently picked up and observed. and craft stations at their leisure. Like most one of the largest, multifaceted roles in our NCCF have added a couple of items to kids this age, they’re eager to share what coastal community.

2019’s Touch Tank Tuesdays, such as a they learn after.

“One of the biggest reasons we love our large oyster demonstration station to see “When [Piper] sees a clam in the touch oysters is they clean and filter our water,” their filtration abilities up close. They also tank that’s completely closed, she will say, Mitchell notes. “One oyster can filter 50 have another feature on water quality as re46 encore | june 12 - june 19, 2019 | www.encorepub.com

lated to stormwater runoff. The mock house, yard and street is flooded in rain to show how pesticides, fertilizers, animal waste, garbage, oil and gas from cars are washed into our waterways with stormwater.

“Stormwater runoff is our number-one major water pollution problem,” Mitchell states, “and that’s the number-one goal that [NCCF] works toward: clean water.”

We walk through the toys, games and coloring tables. A microscope station for kids to investigate algae species is set up with a large screen so findings can be displayed and easily explained. All of the stations are manned by NCCF staff and volunteers like Cathy Meyer, who is the resident shell expert and touches on such things as the differences between three species of whelk conchs and how they breed.

Touch Tank Tuesdays are free but donations are encouraged to help NCCF continue outreach events. Metered parking is available at Wrightsville Beach Historic Square, free for the first two hours, but space is very limited. Folks may also park at the Wrightsville Beach Park (3 Bob Sawyer Dr.) and walk over.

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

June 14, 10am: Fly your own flag at the Battleship on Flag Day! American Legion Post 10 Honor Guard assists visitors hoist and fold their flags. Makes a great video and family heirloom. A certificate of authenticity will be mailed to you. Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Rd.

NC BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL June 15, 9am: Join us for the sixteenth annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival! The festival will include live music, arts & crafts vendors, non-profit groups, food vendors, a 5K, the

Tour de Blueberry, a Blueberry Recipe Contest, and much more! In addition to the main event on Saturday, there will be live music beginning on the main stage at 5 pm until 10 pm with a beer and wine garden, BBQ sandwich sales, and food vendors on Friday, June, 14.

This is a free event located in Historic Downtown Burgaw, NC that is fun for the whole family. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.ncblueberryfestival.com.

Historic Downtown Burgaw, 100 S. Wright St.

CAROLINA PINES FEST PARTY

June 15, 4pm: After a hiatus of 3 years, Carolina Pines Fest is coming back in November 2019 with a slight name change and some new team members! To celebrate this announcement, we’re throwing a comeback party at Waterline Brewing Company on June 15, 2019 from 4-10pm! $5 cover. This event will include food trucks, vendors, amazing beer, and tons of information about upcoming Carolina Pines Fest events! Remember, this is a party and we’re making some big announcements! If you’d like to participate as a vendor, please email us at carolinapinesfest@gmail.com! Music from: Tumbleweed, 5pm; DRISKILL, 5:45pm; Randy McQuay, 6:30pm; Michael Eakins,7:15pm; Dirty White Rags, 8:05pm; Lotus Sun feat. Jared Sales, 9pm. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St.

charity/fundraisers PETERSON LOW COUNTRY BOIL June 15, 5pm: Please join Plunkett Dodge and Senator Harper Peterson at their home for a night of live entertainment and a low country boil. Enjoy local and sustainable seafood, cocktails and fellowship. It is Harper’s goal to keep the interests of Coastal Carolina front and center on the agenda in Raleigh. With your support, he will continue to fight for North Carolina values when we take back the majority in 2020! Tickets: $35 and up. https://bit.ly/ PetersonLowCountryBoil?fbclid=IwAR2ke4ffF 9qiuW4ncsR8N8wGTTwpP_HSDvahOk1vGSVNI4Oo9ZfLWxQ5vrI. 212 Orange St. BOYS N BERRIES ICE CREAM SOCIAL June 16, 1-3pm: Join us for ice cream and fresh local berries! Free, but donations accepted in support of the Wilmington Boys Choir and St. Paul’s Music Program. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

music OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee SUNSET MUSIC CRUISE Fri., 6:30pm: Looking for something different to do? Look no further! Come aboard The Wilmington, our comfortable catamaran, for a fun cruise down the Cape Fear River as we cruise into the sunset. Grab a tasty cocktail or drink from our full bar and sit back and relax as you listen to live music from local musicians. This is a one-of-a-kind music venue in Wilmington and this cruise is one of our most popular excursions, so be sure to book early! Wilmington Water Tours, 212 Water St.

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KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK Every 1st & 3rd Sunday, through Oct 20, 5pm7pm, skips Labor Day weekend. A free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park.

Bring your beach chair or blanket, friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy the music!

May 5, 5pm-7pm, will be featuring the Wilmington Big Band bringing timeless standards and hip pop music! Purchase your Boogie in the Park gear at the link provided. https://shop. spreadshirt.com/tokb. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave. LIVE ON THE LOOP! Live On The Loop is back for our 2019 Season!

Beginning on May 2nd, enjoy live music with us every Thursday from 6-9pm at The Sailfish!

Experience some of Wilmington’s best local artists with drink specials and delicious food options! 6/13: Striking Copper; 6/20: Exacta Duo; 6/27: Elliott Smith; 7/11: L-Shape Lot; 7/18: Two Picky Guys; 7/25: Folkstone Stringband; 8/1: Selah Dubb; 8/8: Justin Cody Foxx; 8/15: Dos Eddies; 8/22: Crystal Fussell; 8/29: Desperado Duo; 9/5: Access 29; 9/12: Cross Creek Band; 9/19: The Casserole; 9/26: Signal Fire Acoustic. The Sailfish, 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Rd. CAM CAFE MUSIC June 13, 6pm: Enjoy music by Jeff Sanchez while you dine at CAM Café. Jeff has been playing music in Wilmington since 2006, when he joined local rock n roll band, The Clams, as a drummer, but since he wanted to sing he slowly gravitated to rhythm guitar.

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original music. He has since produced a cd for the Clams, and is now producing a cd for Soul R Fusion. Among his favorite singers are Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Harry Nilsson. CAM Café offers half-priced bottles of wine, reservations are always suggested and appreciated (910.777.2363). Café serves dinner Thursday evenings from 5-9pm. 3201 S. 17th St. JAZZ AT THE MANSION June 13, 6:30pm: “Jazz at the Mansion” concert series hosted by the Bellamy Mansion Museum and the Cape Fear Jazz Society. Our featured performer that evening will be the Taylor Lee Quartet. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy an evening out on the Bellamy Mansion lawn! Beer, wine and snacks will be available for sale. Concerts are rain or shine events. The concert will be moved into the mansion in case of bad weather, which will limit the number of attendees. Tickets available at the door: $10-$18. Proceeds from ticket sales support the musicians, the Cape Fear Jazz Society, and the Bellamy Mansion Museum. www.bellamymansion.org/jazz-atthe-mansion.html. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St. DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN The Downtown Sundown Concert Series presented by Outdoor Equipped run each Friday night through August 30, 2019. The free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and touring bands. Ligon Flynn Parking Lot, 20 S. Second Street

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NC FILM FORUM June 12, 5:30pm: An initiative built to connect our community’s creatives & sustain the film industry in Southeastern North Carolina! The June meetup will be about the latest in Virtual OUT, NC Reality projects. Come meet the VR Artists In June 15, 7:30pm: Just in time for Pride Month, Residence at Cucalorus and explore the wild UNCW Presents and Mouths of Babes Theatre world of virtual reality. Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Company present MoB’s new documentary Princess St. play about “coming out” in the South. This play is the result of three years of in-depth interviews MARY POPPINS RETURNS with local members of the LGBTQIA communiJune 15, 8pm: Pop-Up Cinema is a free, outty in Wilmington. Lauded by encore as “Vagina door screening series bringing family-friendly Monologues-meets-Laramie Project,” the movand educational films to parks and parking lots ing play features themes of love, struggle, and across southeastern North Carolina. Bring the acceptance while exploring content related to family out for an evening picnic and a special the AIDS crisis, the bathroom bill, and even screening of “Mary Poppins Returns!” Leland the Stonewall Riots. The diverse cast moves Municipal Park, 113 Town Hall Dr. between the play’s many voices in a kinetic and fast-paced performance. Join us in honoring Wilmington’s queer community by exploring their unique and powerful stories. June 16 performance will be followed by a discussion SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH on Stonewall and other topics. uncw.edu/arts.

TheatreNOW hosts monthly Shakespeare Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. brunch, abridged readings of one of the Bard’s classic plays. Reserved seating. Doors open at 11:30am. $5 of every ticket sold will go to a local Shakespeare educational outreach program. Brunch & dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket. June 16: “Hamlet”; June 21: MEET LOCAL ARTISTS Meet working artists, and see works in prog“Midsummer Night’s Dream”; Aug. 18: “Romeo ress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry & Juliet.” TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. in this unique location. Free parking, fun for evTHIS HURRICANE BLOWS: A CAT 5 COMEDY eryone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, Through June 29, 2019, Fri &Sat at 7pm. Writand we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, ten by Celia Rivenbark and Kevin Parker and 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Wildirected by James Bowling. Dinner and show, lard St. $48 ($10 off opening weekend); show only tickets, $22-$27. The South’s sassiest play- FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s prewright and her hilarious muse are back with this mier after-hours celebration of art and culture, original, timely show about a Southern couple 6-9pm, fourth Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artwith Northern neighbors that must endure an ist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshinsanely long hurricane together. theatrewilmments. Administered by the Arts Council of ington.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous CF SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN venues participate. artscouncilofwilmington. cape Fear Shakespeare, Ltd. in association with org the City of Wilmington presents the 15th annual season of The Shakespeare Youth Company TINY WORLDS Chelsea Lea’s “Tiny Worlds” on display at Waperforming “Shakespeare on a Midsummer terline Brewery. Body of work explores imagiEve,” directed by Cherri McKay, June 8, 11-13, nary places made inside cigar boxes. Larger 19, 25-27. Also performing the adult company’s than life sculptures surround these miniature “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” directed by Zeb Mims, dioramas. www.ChelseaLeaMetals.com. 721 June 6,7,9, 14-16, 20, 22-23, 28-30. Visitors can Surry St. experience and enjoy free live productions of the Bard’s works at the Greenfield Lake Am- BRAYERS, BRUSHES & COLOR PENCILS phitheater. Located in the heart of Wilmington New exhibit of printmaking and drawings by on the lake’s edge, the stage is surrounded by artist David Norris, presented by Art in Bloom stately moss-draped cypress trees and wellin partnership with Checker Cab productions manicured gardens of Greenfield Park. Audiat Platypus and Gnome. David (BFA from ence members are welcome to arrive early and ECUs’ School of Art) has begun a series of bring-your-own picnic before the show or enjoy monoprints that combine printing techniques light refreshments from our concession. Shows with color pencils and lithograph crayons. are at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Gates They build on and compliment a long-standing open at 6:30pm and all performances begin at series of regional cityscapes and landscapes 8pm, rain or shine. www.capefearshakespeare. done in watercolor and color pencil. He also com or 910-399-2878. works in other media ranging from black and

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white pen drawings to silverpoint, scrimshaw, PSL RUINS YOUR CHILDHOOD linoleum block prints, collage. 910-769-9300 June 14-16, 8pm; Sun., 3pm: Do not adjust for dinner reservations. Platypus & Gnome, 9 your television set! “PSL Ruins Your ChildS. Front St. hood” takes all your favorite characters from that classic era of Nickelodeon and Disney and FLEUR ESSENCE runs em through our patent-pending Comedy Through June 17 and is available to view

through the artists upon request. For information on artists and their works www.diverseworksilm.com. ACME Art Studios, 711 N. 5th St. UNCW 2019 PRINTFEST EXHIBITION Over the past several years, UNCW’s Art & Art History Department has hosted a biennial event called “Printfest.” Printfest is a daylong public printmaking showcase on the UNCW campus. Using a two-ton construction paving roller and an unlikely press bed – the parking lot of the Cultural Arts building – a team of artists and volunteers work collaboratively to print large-scale woodcuts throughout the day. For each of the Printfest events held during 2014, 2015 & 2017, dozens of independent artists and multiple colleges from across North Carolina carved designs into 4’ x 6’ wood, which were then inked and printed on muslin before a live audience. The theme of the woodcut designs each year is based on the work of local non-profits. The 2019 edition of Printfest was based on the theme of Ocean Pollution in collaboration with Plastic Ocean Project. The exhibition will highlight the work produced during the UNCW 2019 Printfest held on April 13, as well as feature the woodblocks used during the event, photographs, video and tools used by the artists. On display through July 3. CAB Art Gallery, UNCW, 5270 Randall Dr. HISTORICAL WORKS June 14, opening reception: Robert F. Irwin’s summer exhibition pays homage to all of the artists and mentors who have influenced him throughout his life, leaving their mark on his work. Nearly a decade ago, Irwin – not to be confused with the installation artist also named Robert Irwin – added another page to his

lengthy resume: published author. Published in 2004, “40 Years” is Irwin’s autobiography, a no-holds-barred account of every aspect of his creative life, embellished with page after page of photographs of his dynamic paintings. Wilma W. Daniels Gallery at Cape Fear Community College, 200 Hanover Street CHASING SHADOW AND LIGHT Join us for the opening reception of “Chasing Shadow and Light: New Art by Brian Evans, Dianne Evans and Mark Gansor,” Friday, June 14 from 6-9 pm at Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St. Visit with our artists and enjoy refreshments with live music by Myron Harmon on piano keyboard. The exhibit continues through July 21, 2019. The Fourth Friday Gallery Night reception is June 28, 6-9 pm. Brian and Dianne are ceramic artists who play with light and shadow on three dimensional surfaces in their functional and decorative pottery.

Mark is a landscape painter creating impasto surfaces to capture fleeting moments caught in the light. 210 Princess St.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music. Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave. BABS MCDANCE Group classes for all levels are designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers! We will begin the class with the basics

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CONTRA DANCE Join us for our Tuesday night dance. Community Social Dancing - all ages welcome for energetic, fun dancing to live music. Come solo or with a friend - if you can smile, walk and know left from right, you can contra dance!

Year round, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. 5th Ave United Methodist Church, 409 S 5th Ave. COME ALIVE June 15, 2pm and 6pm: WCFA proudly presents their uplifting and reimagined production of “Come Alive” to the main stage. With enthralling music from “The Greatest Showman” and other musical arrangements, this show is filled with talented performers, original choreography, and eye catching costumes.

This heartfelt and deeply moving story follows alongside a young character who is in search of her identity who then grows and discovers who she was created to be. Never have you experienced such a circus walk hand in hand on this crazy tightrope we call life. Appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $10 for children; $25 for adults.. https://cfcc.edu/capefearstage/ comealive. WCFA Info: https://wilmingtonconservatory.com. The Wilson Center, 703 North Third St.

SUMMER LOVIN’ RETRO DANCE PARTY June 15, 9:30pm: The Beehive Blondes want to celebrate Summer with you! We are hosting a Retro Dance Party featuring summer hits from the 50’s- 80s. It’s time to dance and celebrate the hot summer ahead! Free event with Tails $5 annual membership. Vintage from Jess James + Co. Invite your friends to come Dance It Out! Beehives optional. Instagram: @beehiveblondes. Tails Piano Bar, 115 S Front St.

comedy OPEN MIC Wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents— performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 7632223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

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

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

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and instruct you through a few exciting dance moves! Mon., 7pm: International Rumba Class • Mon., 8pm: Argentine Tango • Tues., 7pm, West Coast Swing; 8pm, East Coast Swing.

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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! 1414 S College Rd. LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! An interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St. DAREDEVIL IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE DareDevil Improv Classes teach you the fundamentals of the funny! Learn to be more spontaneous, trust your instincts, and create one-of-a-kind comedy with an ensemble!

(And even if you’re not a “performer,” our classes are a great way to meet people and have a hella good time!) Details/sign-ups: www.daredevilimprov.com. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. BOMBERS COMEDY OPEN MIC Sign up at 8:30; show’s at 9. Bring your best to the mic. Bomber’s Beverage Company, 108 Grace St. DEAD CROW Open mic every Thursday, 8pm. • June 1415, 7/9:30pm: Phil Hanley began standup comedy by performing at open mics around Vancouver, often in between bands at music venues. In these establishments he discovered and honed his unique blending of material and crowd interaction that makes no two of his performances the same. Phil’s style can best be described as unpredictably reflective, delivered with sharp accuracy, and rooted in the grand tradition of joke-telling. Phil’s Com-

edy Central “The Half Hour” premiers November 14, 2015. Phil has previously been seen on Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson, The Pete Holmes Show, John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, and @midnight. He has been showcased at numerous comedy festivals and can be seen regularly at The Comedy Cellar in New York City. deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM On exhibit: “A Time When Art Is Everywhere: teamLab,” an art collective and interdisciplinary group of programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians artists and architects, creates digital artworks that bridge art, science, technology, design and the natural world. Designs are immersive interpretations deeply rooted in Japanese art, aesthetic and history. Through Sept. 8. • Sunday Exhibition Tours: Explore, discover and discuss the art work currently on view with these docent-led tours. Admission: CAM members, free; others, museum admission. CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar. Brunch, Sat. and Sun., 10am-2pm; Tues.-Fri., 11am2pm; Thurs. 5-9pm. Museum, 10am-5pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm. cameronartmuseum.org.

3201 S. 17th St. 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. 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 • Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere.

Until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from late 1800s-early 2000s. capefearmuseum.com. $8/ adults, $7/seniors, college & military, $5/youth.

CF Museum, 814 Market 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 be-

tween the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 yr. history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RR MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

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

Latimer House of Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. BURGWIN-WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical in-

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terpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. LITTLE EXPLORERS 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, Meet your friends in Museum Park for fun 3pm. 910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com. hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments, and play BELLAMY MANSION games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for One of NC’s most spectacular examples of children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the June 14 & 15: Incredible Insects; June 21 & Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, 22: Deep Blue Sea; June 28 & 29: Summer for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, Fun. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine STORYTIME BY THE SEA children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Wednesdays, June 12 - August 14, 10amFederal troops commandeered the house as 11:30am—Come join the Princess and her their headquarters during the occupation of fairytale friends from Fairytales and Dreams Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on by the Sea at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park history and the design arts and offers tours, for stories, crafts, and games! Fun activities for changing exhibitions and an informative look at both boys and girls! Don’t forget your camera historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. to get a picture with the Princess! Ocean Front bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

BATTLESHIP PRESCHOOL POP UP SCIENCE June 14, 10am: Fly your own flag at the BattleJune 13, 10am: Meet new friends in your comship on Flag Day! American Legion Post 10 munity for fun hands-on activities! New acHonor Guard assists visitors hoist and fold their tivities and circle time each week. Perfect for flags. Makes a great video and family heirloom. children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers.

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Hemenway Center, 507 McRae St. Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Road KURE BEACH’S UP AND ACTIVE June 13, 6:30pm: Come join Kure Beach’s Up and Active! with Lynne and the Wave for an hour of music, games, and fun for everyone at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park lawn.

SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING Face painting provided with Event by P3! The A brief presentation about the live animals on program will be held every Thursday begindisplay in the events center and then watch ning June 13 through August 15 from 6:30pmthem feed. At least one snake and turtle will be 7:30pm! No program on July 4. Ocean Front fed during the demonstration. Ages: 3 and up.

Park, 105 Atlantic Ave. First Wed. of every month. Cost: $1. Halyburton VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

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self-guided discovery stations. Adult participaJune 15, 9am: Zoom In! Focus on Jesus! Vacation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Martion Bible School at Lake Forest Baptist Church ket St. in Wilmington, NC, features an adventure-filled, fun day for PreK to rising 6th graders. Register: BROADWAY BEGINNINGS https://forms.gle/fhkg4sBLRqz2HPNb6. Lake June 17, 8am: Campers will have unique opForest Baptist Church,1626 Lake Branch Dr. portunities to work as an ensemble and as individuals while creating an end-of-week showFISHING WITH FATHERS/BIG KID DAY case along side Jason Aycock, OHTC Creative June 15, 9am: Swim on over to Fit For Fun for Coordinator and Youth Theatre Director, and Father’s Day festivities! On this day we will ofother leading Wilmington theatrical instructors. fer fishing games, crafts and goldfish snacks.

Campers will gain experience in all aspects of Kids ages 6-9 are welcome back, so the whole musical theatre including singing, dancing, and family can be involved. Reel in dad for a splashacting but also exposure to the technical asing good time! Ages: 9 & under. $5 per child ( pects like lighting, costume design, set design/ included with general admission). No pre-reg. construction and stage management. Camp rqd. Fit For Fun, 302 S. 10th St. will conclude with an hour-long performance for KIDS AT CAM family and friends at CFCC’s beautiful Wilson June 15, 11am-2pm: Guest artist and educator Center on Thursday 6/20/19 at 6pm. ScholarMr. Mark Herbert (Creator of the Broccoli Brothships available! Wilson Center, 703 N Third St. ers Circus and the Nature Brigade Parade) will get creative with puppets and props made out COASTAL ATHLETICS CAMPS June 17, 8am: Learn the fundamentals from elite of recycled materials! Mr. Mark will teach us coaches who have collegiate or professional about the environment, recycling and healthy experience. $40 a day or $175 for the week. living through art and songs! Explore our galCoastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Dr. leries and learn about other artists who create out of recycled materials. Enjoy a day of fun, art CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CAMPS and learning with the whole family! Suggested June 17-July 26: Adventure with The Children’s donation $5 per child; parental supervision reMuseum of Wilmington this summer in our quired at all times. No pre-registration necescamps! There will be full and half day camps sary. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. available full of fun and educational activities.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eating, playing and learningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for kids, and learn about various animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s habit, diet and care and get some close up visits with those animals in Critter Crazy. 1/2-day: $150, members; $190, nonmembers. Full day camps: $230, members; $285, nonmembers. See full schedule: playwilimington.org. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St. NATURE DISCOVERY CAMP (AGES: 5-6) June 17 - 21, 8am - Noon $100/week. Explore different habitats in Halyburton Patk each day, learning about insects, spiders. snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, birds and other wildlife.

Campers will learn about the many habitats through nature walks, arts and crafts, and hands on opportunities with the animals in the Nature Center at Halyburton Park.Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. 910-341-0075 MAIDES PARK SUMMER CAMP June 17 - Aug 16, 9am-1pm: Ages: 5 - 10 Cost: $15/week. (No camp the week of July 1). Activities include: arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more! Must provide birth certificate & register in person. Maides Park, 1101 Manly Avenue BASKETBALL CAMP June 17-20, 9am-noon. Ages 7-10; June 2427, 4-7pm. Ages: 11-14. Cost: $30/week. Fee assistance is available for this camp only.

MLK Center, 401 South 8th St. SUMMER TENNIS CAMP June 17-21, 9am -noon. All skills levels welcome from beginner to tournament player.

Activities include: Daily Drilling, Match Play, Games & more! There will be a low player to

coach ratio so that you can receive high quality instruction. $150/week. Ages: 5-15. Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave. CREATIVE ARTS CAMP 2019 6 weeks full of creativity and fun for campers ages 4 and up. Throughout the summer we will cover all aspects of creative arts from performing arts, technical theatre, visual arts, ceramics, filmmaking, and more! Ages 7 and up there is a full day option from 9am-4pm with a 1 hour supervised lunch from Noon - 1pm.

There is no extra charge for the lunch time supervision. Full day campers must pack their own lunch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Show and Share Fridayâ&#x20AC;? will be a variety of music numbers, dance routines, rehearsed skits/scenes, art exhibit and more put on for friends and family. Final performance at end of each camp. Camps are $85 and up.

Community Arts Center in the Hannah Block Historic USO Building, 120 South 2nd Street (on the Corner of Orange St and 2nd St.) Call for details and dates: (910) 341-7860.

recreational WALK WITH A DOC Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers.

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

WB SCENIC TOURS Thurs., 10:30am: WB Scenic Tours birding boat cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek. Guided eco-cruises are educational boat tours designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County.

Topics explained during the boat ride will include: salt marsh function, wetland plants, and strong emphasis on shorebird/water bird ecology and identification. Birding tours are best when scheduled at low tide. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunset Tour of WB, Thurs., 5pm: Sunset with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours departs from the Blockade Runner Dock. Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunsetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also, from experience, this is the best time to sight dolphins in the bay. RSVP: 910-200-4002 or wbst3000@gmail.com. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HIKES AND BIRDING First Friday bird hikes, ages 5/up; free. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome.

Halyburton, 4099. S. 17th St. WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOLF LEAGUE Wed., 9:30am, through May 29: 2 person teams. Format: Best Ball. Tournament will be May 29 with prizes awarded to low gross and low net. Includes 6 weeks of greens fees & one practice round. Register at the clubhouse

or online www.inlandgreensgolf.com. Call 910-765-7459. $50/player. Inland Greens Golf Course, 5945 Inland Greens Dr. FIRST FRIDAY BIRD HIKES 7/5, 8/2, 9am: Join parkstaff for a leisurely birdwatching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll search for migrants and point out year-round bird species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. 5 and up, free. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St. TEEN GAME NIGHT Ages: 13-17. Free, 6-9pm. Video games, board games, other activities and refreshments. Preregistration required. MLK Center, 401 S. 8th St. 910-341-7866. wilmingtonrecreation.com.

MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th St. FREE RUNNING CLINICS Every Monday and Thursday: Free Running Clinics for 6 weeks. Venue locations will be updated periodically on Noexcusestc.com and are designed for all levels. Clinics are limited to 25 runners to maintain that personal instruction level. Downtown Hills/Wade Park, Water St. BATTLEHOUSE ON FATHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY June 14-16: Dads play free all Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day weekend with a paying child! Check https:// www.battlehouseilm.com/ for game times. Call us at 910-434-5544 to book your spot! Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ticket free with purchase of one regular $36 ticket. Battle House Laser Tag, 1817 Hall Dr. FATHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY HOT DOG CRUISE June 16, 1:30pm Treat dad this Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day to a fun time with an hour and a half Cape Fear River cruise! No more asking dad if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

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classes/seminars ADULT CRAFTERNOONS 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 910-798-6371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@nhcgov.com or 910798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. CRAFTEEN MINI GARDENS Crafty teens are invited for snacks and miniature garden making at Northeast Library.

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ited. To make sure there are enough seats and supplies, register on calendar, NHCLibrary. org. 910-798-6371. NHC NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. A TASTE OF JUDAISM June 12, 7pm: Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov of the Temple of Israel will be offering A Taste of Judaism classes, Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 7-9pm. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be Jewish to be curious. But you do have to register so we can save you a seat!

Enjoy three weekly classes on the modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. Our classes are dynamic and interactive; our teacher is accessible, fun, and can answer any and all of your questions.Temple of Israel Reibman Center, 922 Market St. 646.793.3196 or intro@urj.orb. Register at ReformJudaism.org/Taste/Wilmington YOGA FOR YOUTH LADIES June 12, 7pm: 5-week series for middle and high school girls is designed to help young ladies manage the increasing pressures placed upon their lives. Each week we will work towards boosting self-esteem and reducing anxiety, while being playful and having fun.

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Yoga is an empowering practice and each class will encourage a sense of belonging to the group and make positive changes in the way we live our lives. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine #200 SEASIDE YOGA June 15, 8am: Join a certified teacher in our

seaside gardens for a relaxing morning yoga practice. Perfect for all levels of experience.

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

SUP YOGA June 15, 10am: A 90 minute SUP Yoga class for all levels, on the beautiful Wrightsville Beach waterway. Includes a brief intro to SUP. Board rental available or BYOB for a discount! One of the latest innovations in yoga practice is known as “SUP” yoga or stand-up paddle board yoga or SUPY—a hybrid of stand-up paddle boarding and yoga, and it is being described as an excellent core workout. Practitioners of SUP yoga find the peacefulness of floating on water to be an amazing compliment to the meditative mood of yoga. You will get a brief introduction to SUP, with the majority of the class spent practicing yoga. Asana poses are introduced gently with modifications tailored to the student’s experience level and comfort zone.

Wrightsville SUP, 96 W Salisbury St. UNARM BALANCE WORKSHOP June 15, 2pm: Workshop focuses on exploring ways to prepare for and experience arm balances without coming off the ground or with the use of props. Participants can expect this workshop to be an inquiry. Practicing arm balances is a full body experience. As such, we will explore the hand, shoulder, upper back, core, and leg strength required for hand balances. Additionally, we will investigate the role of mobility and flexibility. This workshop is for all levels. Those who feel arm balances are a struggle or not in your practice are especially encouraged to come! $30 advanced, $35 day of. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine #200 FULL MOON BEACH YOGA June 17, 7:30pm: Surround yourself in nature in our full moon beach yoga class. Move and breathe to the sounds of mother ocean. Bathe in the light of the moon. Leave your mat at home. We recommend that you bring a beach towel. We will meet on the sand at Tennessee Avenue in Carolina Beach. All levels welcome.

Preregister for this class: $16 drop in or use your class pass. Salty Dog Yoga & Surf, 915 A North Lake Park Blvd.

ALICE’S TABLE SUMMER CENTERPIECE June 18, 7pm: Workshop down by the river at Board & Barrel! Enjoy an expert led Rosé tasting, the official wine of summertime, while you learn how to create a beautiful floral arrangement. At the end of the night take home your seasonal arrangement along with floral tips and best care tricks for your farmer’s market bouquets! A portion of each ticket sale will benefit paws4people, a nonprofit organization designed to give people assistance with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities through canine companionship. Guests will enjoy a wine tasting and (1) glass of wine included with ticket purchase. Additionally, the restaurant will offer a 10% discount on food to attendees with a Yelp check-in and review with pictures. Space is limited. Board & Barrel, 301 North Water St.

lectures/literary PROLOGUE: “THE LAST BATTLEGROUND”

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June 10, noon: Ben Steelman of Wilmington’s StarNews will sit down with author Philip Gerard to discuss his latest book, “The Last Battleground: The Civil War Comes to North Carolina.” MC Erny Gallery, 254 N. Front St. LIN FRYE: WATERCOLORIST The Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its June 13 meeting with artist Lin Frye as its featured guest speaker.

Frye will discuss sketching in its many forms, share tips and techniques for sketching, and demonstrate how sketchbooks allow her to tell her story in words and images. The meeting will take place from 4-6pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way, Leland.

OPEN MIC POETRY Our June open mic event somewhat coincides with the start of hurricane season. Bring work about storms and turmoil either literal or metaphorical or read a favorite of yours by another author. Jean Jones and John Evans will be hosting a poetry reading and open mic on the second Friday of every month, right here at Pomegranate Books. Free and open to the public, so bring a poem by you or your favorite author and join in. Hosts Jean Jones and John Evans are encouraging participants to memorize a poem to recite. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. HURRICANES AND CLIMATE CHANGE June 17, 6:15pm: North Carolina is still recovering from the 2018 hurricane season. The devastating impacts of Florence are still be felt throughout the region. As the climate is changing—and hurricanes become more frequent—scientists are working hard to make sure communities are prepared to face the next storm. Scientists and managers are installing living shorelines to mitigate storm surge and considering new development options to increase resiliency. Oceanographers are testing new technology to better forecast storm intensity. And forecasters are comparing historic and recent data trends to investigate the influences of the changing climate on storm formation and duration. Learn from experts on how they are using data, and ingenuity, to increase our understanding of hurricanes and the changing climate. UNCW Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin K Moss Ln. KURE BEACH TURTLE TALK Turtle Talk is held every Monday beginning June 10 through August 26 from 7pm-8pm.

The program is held at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park and Pavilion. Learn about local nesting sea turtles with the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

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

Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr.

culinary FERMENTAL Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents

alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer. 910-8210362. 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.

ILM LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET Wed., 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. FREE WINE TASTING Sample some of the most delicious wines at SnS for free, with an optional $25 food pairing. Food pairings are designed specifically to go with each wine to bring out the fullest flavor of both. If you ever wanted to learn more about how to bring out the flavor of wine -n- food now you can experience a wonderful trip to flavor town. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7pm. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Place RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 8am-1pm: Local farmers, growers, producers and artisans to sell their goods directly to consumers, to encourage and promote the use of locally-grown farm products and artisan offerings. Vegetables, herbs, plants, annuals, perennials, native plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, NC wines, dog treats, eggs, honey, goat cheeses, seafood, kombucha, meats, marina & fra diavolo sauce, smoothies and more. Artisan works of handmade jewelry, woodwork, silkscreen t-shirts & totes, photography, bath & body products, pet accessories, pottery, drawings and more.

North Water Street in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the beautiful Cape Fear River. No market on April 6, due to the Azalea Festival or October 5th due to Riverfest. www. riverfrontfarmersmarket.org.

tours CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS Cameron Art Museum allows participants to

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 19)

We may not have to travel to other planets to find alien life. Instead of launching expensive missions to other planets, we could look for exotic creatures on earth. Astrobiologist Mary Beth Wilhelm is doing just that.

Her search has taken her to Chile’s Atacama Desert, whose terrain resembles Mars. She’s looking for organisms like those that might have once thrived on the Red Planet. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to use the idea as a metaphor for your own life. Consider the possibility you’ve been looking for far and wide, for an answer or resource that is actually close at hand

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Libran philosopher Michel Foucault articulated a unique definition of “criticism.” He said it doesn’t dish out judgments or hand-down sentences.

Rather, it invigorates things by encouraging them, by identifying dormant potentials, and hidden beauty. Paraphrasing and quoting Foucault, I’ll tell you this alternate type of criticism ignites useful fires and sings to the grass as it grows. It looks for the lightning of possible storms and coaxes codes from the sea foam. I hope you’ll practice this kind of “criticism” in the coming weeks, Libra—a criticism doesn’t squelch enthusiasm and punish mistakes, but instead champions the life spirit and helps it ripen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Philosopher Martin Buber believed some stories have the power to heal.

That’s why he said we should actively seek out stories that have the power to heal. Buber’s disabled grandfather once told Buber a story about an adored teacher who loved to dance. As the grandfather told the story, he got so excited he rose from his chair to imitate the teacher. Suddenly, he began to hop and dance around in a way his teacher did. From that time on, the grandfather was cured of his disability. What I wish for you in the coming weeks is for you to find similar stories.

Help may be hovering nearby, but in an unrecognizable guise. Rumpled but rich opportunities will appear at the peripheries, though you may not immediately recognize their value. A mess that you might prefer to avoid looking at could be harboring a very healthy kind of trouble. My advice to you, therefore, is to drop your expectations. Be receptive to possibilities that have not been on your radar. Be willing to learn lessons you have neglected or disdained in the past.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

As much as I love logic and champion rational thinking, I’m granting you a temporary exemption from their supremacy. To understand what’s transpiring in the coming weeks, and to respond with intelligence, you will have to transcend logic and reason. They will simply not be sufficient guides as you wrestle and dance with the Great Riddle that will be visiting. You will need to unleash the full power of your intuition. You must harness the wisdom of your body, and the information it reveals to you via physical sensations. You will benefit from remembering at least some of your nightly dreams, and inviting them to play on your consciousness throughout the day.

In the 1960s Gemini musician Brian Wilson began writing and recording bestselling songs with his band The Beach Boys. A seminal moment in his development happened while he was listening to his car radio in August 1963. A tune he never heard before came on: “Be My Baby” by the Ronettes. Wilson was so excited he pulled over onto the shoulder of the road and stopped driving so he could devote his full attention to what he considered a shockingly beautiful work of art. “I started analyzing all the guitars, pianos, bass, drums, and percussion,” he told “The New York Times.” “Once I got all those learned, I knew how to produce records.”

I suspect a pivotal moment like this could unfold for you in the coming weeks, Gemini. Be alert!

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

My dear Cancerian, your soul is so rich and complicated, so many-splendored and mysterious, so fertile and generous. I’m amazed you can hold all the poignant marvels you contain. Isn’t it sometimes a struggle for you to avoid spilling over? Like a river at high tide during heavy rains?

Yet, every so often there come moments when you go blank—when your dense, luxuriant wonders go missing. That’s OK! It’s all part of the Great Mystery. You need these fallow phases, and I suspect the present time might be such. If so, here’s a fragment of a poem by Cecilia Woloch to temporarily use as your motto, “I have nothing to offer you now save my own wild emptiness.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

America’s premier eventologist is Leo-born Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith.

When she was going through a hard time in 1991, she resolved to buoy her spirits by creating cheerful, splashy new holidays. Since, she has filled the calendar with over 1,900 new occasions to celebrate. What a perfect way to express her radiant Leo energy! National Splurge Day on June 18 is one of Adrienne’s favorites: a time for revelers to be extra kind and generous to themselves. That’s a happy coincidence because my analysis of the astrological omens suggests this is a perfect activity for you to emphasize during the coming weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished,” Virgo poet Mary Oliver said. It was perfectly reasonable for her, given her occupation; although, a similar declaration might sound outlandish coming from a non-poet.

Nonetheless, I’ll counsel you to inhabit that frame of mind at least parttime for the next two weeks. I think you’ll benefit in numerous ways from ingesting more than a minimum daily dose of beauty, wonder, enchantment, and astonishment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

For the sake of your emotional and spiritual health, you may need to temporarily withdraw or retreat from one or more of your alliances. But I recommend that you don’t do anything drastic or dramatic. Refrain from harsh words and sudden breaks. For now, seal yourself away from influences that are stirring up confusion so you can concentrate on reconnecting with your own deepest truths. Once you’ve done that for a while, you’ll be primed to find helpful clues about where to go next in managing your alliances.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

I’ve got a list of do’s and don’t’s for you. Do play and have fun more than usual. But don’t indulge in naïve assumptions and infantile emotions that interfere with your ability to see the world as it really is. Do take aggressive action to heal any sense of abandonment you’re still carrying from the old days. But don’t poison yourself with feelings of blame toward the people who abandoned you. Do unleash wild flights of fantasy and marvelous speculations about seemingly impossible futures that maybe aren’t so impossible. But don’t get so fixated on wild fantasies and marvelous speculations that you neglect to embrace the subtle joys that are actually available to you right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“At times, so many memories trample my heart that it becomes impossible to know just what I’m feeling and why,” writes Piscean poet Mark Nepo. While that experience is familiar to everyone, it’s especially common for you Pisceans. That’s the bad news. But here’s the good news: in the coming weeks, your heart is unlikely to be trampled by your memories. Hence, you will have an excellent chance to know exactly what you’re feeling and why. The weight of the past will at least partially dissolve and you’ll be freer than usual to understand what’s true for you right now, without having to sort through confusing signals about who you used to be.

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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/GA or membership. CF 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 8.4-mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecology. Adult $45 Child $25 RSVP: 910-200-4002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR June 15, 10am: A historical walking tour of NC’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historian, Robin Triplett, who will lead you on a journey through the past while telling tales of many of those interred in the cemetery.

Learn local history from a long time Wilmingtonian. Tour is free for members of the Friends of Oakdale; $10 for non-members. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N 15th St. KURE BEACH OCEAN LIFE PROJECT June 16, 7pm: Meet Kure Beach Ambassadors for an engaging, family-friendly beach walk and educational talk. Topics will include Kure Beach history, beach safety, wildlife education, shell and fossil finding tips, and beach activities for children. Bring your shovels and buckets. Sponsored by the Shoreline Access

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and Beach Protection Committee. Beach Access at N Avenue, N Avenue

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.

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 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 (877) 849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org.

NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. PFLAG First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE/ PARTNER Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a six-week, no-cost grief program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner in Wilmington on Wednesdays, May 15 through June 19. The group meetings will be held 10 a.m. to noon at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-7991 to register. lcfh.org. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, 1406 Physicians Dr. ADULTS COPING WITH GRIEF Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a nocost, six-week series of growth and education groups for adults coping with grief on Mondays, May 13 through June 24. Meetings will be held 4-6 p.m. at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. There will be no group meeting on May 27 (Memorial Day).

Pre-registration is required; call 910-796-7991 to register. lcfh.org. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, 1406 Physicians Dr.

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