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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Ruminating on the Cape Fear water crisis

flushing toilets, bathing or drinking.”

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

He stared at me in disbelief. I decided to get him a beer. Surely, it was still safe to drink.

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uck, this is awful.” I pulled a face and set my cup down.

“You know I have worked with ozone a lot in the last few years,” he finally offered— like somehow I was the one questioning his abilities. Please. He might not be the person to call when you are having a crisis with a soufflé that is flat, but I have long said, if we were stranded on a desert island, Jock would have shelter, food and water organized by nightfall.

“At least it doesn’t have cholera,” the young lady I was talking with quietly needled me.

We were spending a summer up at MIT where the drinking water came from the Charles River and was unpalatable—at best.

“Yes,” I conceded. “You’re right; I’m very lucky and I know that. It still doesn’t mean it tastes good.”

He retreated to brood and scheme as I headed out the door to go watch “The Laramie Project” at Cape Fear Playhouse on Castle Street. I was so flummoxed by the news of our drinking water being contaminated that I kept flapping my arms and winding up lost. I left the lights of my car on; I almost missed the last third of the play. This just couldn’t be real—not in modern-day America. There are some things we need to be able to trust; the safety of the water coming out of the tap is one of them.

In fact, I thought at the time, it tasted revolting.

In Wilmington, our drinking water comes from the Cape Fear River.

Last week the StarNews began reporting the presence of GenX in our drinking water: “A chemical replacement for a key ingredient in Teflon, linked to cancer and a host of other ailments, has been found in the drinking water system of the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), which cannot filter it.”

That is one hell of a lead-in sentence, isn’t it?

Apparently, it is produced at the Chemours facility in Fayetteville, and they have been dumping it in our river for a while now. Also, the approval for the use of the chemical in an industrial setting does not approve it for disposal via water. Still, it appears to be in our water—and the most recent study is cited from 2013-14 and shows nine times the recommended amount in our drinking water.

Really?

Naturally, our household water was pretty much the only thing we discussed the evening the news surfaced. What do we do? Do we buy bottled water? Do we get a Culligan account, with big 5-gallon jugs of water to be delivered? Do we buy a filtration system? Reverse Osmosis “may” remove it, but there is no literature, no information, no confirmation.

“We should use your roof—the slate roof will be cleaner for rainwater,” Jock suggested.

“Are we going to start drinking rainwater?” I asked. “What, like with those tablets

you take camping?”

Jock began outlining a hypothetical process for filtering first solids (i.e. bird shit), then killing bacteria with ozone and chlorine. He has been working on water pumps and fresh-water access with The Full Belly Project for a couple of years, so his pump is primed with all of this information. I hated to do it, but I held up a hand to stem the flow.

“Sweetheart, it is illegal to drink rainwater in New Hanover County.”

“What?”

“You can’t even use it to flush a toilet.” I shook my head.

“Are you kidding?” he asked. “That is the most obvious source of water next to the river.”

“Listen, every time I have to talk to the planning department about plumbing and water sources and back-flow preventers for the bookstore, or the Literary Loft, or now the B&B—even when we were looking at rain barrels—they are most insistent that no rainwater can be harvested and diverted for

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safe—but with no actual information!”

“Can I quote you in print about ‘the douchebaggery of CFPUA’?” I asked.

“Absolutely,” he nodded. “And Home Depot and Amazon, too.”

“You will get no arguments from any independent bookstore owner in this dining room about the awfulness of Amazon.” I smiled.

He was too upset to smile back—because he was recounting the misery brought down on him a few years ago when he started digging an irrigation well with a telephone pole truck. The NC Department of Environmental Quality was upset with this and they locked horns. Clearly, drilling a well for drinking water in the middle of the city was not going to be easy to hide—and if they caught Jock at this well-drilling business again, it was going to get dirty.

“We also don’t know what is in the ground water anymore,” he added. “You don’t know who buried batteries in the next yard over 30 years ago.”

The StarNews asked good questions: Can you still bathe in the water? No one knows.

“This is starting to sound like a Dylan song,” I commented.

What sort of impact does this have on fish and wildlife? Again, no clear answer yet.

But we still didn’t have a workable solution for how to give the dogs drinking water.

What about dogs? I wondered. I do not see any information about giving this to pets.

I mean, poisoning myself is one thing, but Horace and Hilda? They depend upon us to put their safety at the front of the decisionmaking process.

“If we were in the tropics, we would fill clear plastic bottles with water and leave them on a black surface in the sun to sterilize.”

When I came back from the play Jock was still brooding.

“Any conclusions, sweetheart? Are we going to start boiling rainwater?”

I was half joking and half genuinely serious. We live so small and so sustainably compared to the average city-dweller already; I was on pins and needles at his answer. I could see long, lonely evenings stretching out ahead of me, boiling kettles to try to fill a bath. Oh, crap.

Jock began recounting his researches into water-filter systems—none of which address this chemical and most of which have very little, actual technical data.

“You just have to take them on faith.” He shook his head. “You can’t trust the douchebaggery of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, so you are just supposed to trust the douchebaggery of Amazon or Home Depot to sell you something to make your water

“But we are not in the tropics, and that will address pathogens but not this GenX Teflon stuff,” I pointed out. “So, are we boiling rainwater for them and adding a few drops of Clorox, then letting it stand out?”

“I don’t know.”

Jock looked on the brink of tears. He works with these problems in some of the worst conditions in the world. Yet, back home, where we shouldn’t even need to have the conversation, his hands are tied every way he turns.

That is it: the sense of powerlessness.

Humans, when confronted with a problem, want to find a solution. But to be powerless to ensure the safety of our loved ones from one of the fundamental necessities of life is almost incomprehensible. Thankfully, our mayor has come out unequivocally demanding answers and solutions. Personally, I would like the problem resolved first and then blame apportioned. Local stores are reporting a rise in bottled water sales.

But are we going to do that indefinitely?

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(1) Briton Fred Whitelaw, 64, who has bowel cancer, recently began working “therapeutic” breast milk into his diet, but only that supplied by his daughter, Jill Turner, who recently gave birth and said she is happy to double-pump to assure both Fred and baby Llewyn adequate supplies (although husband Kyle is trying it out for his eczema, as well). (2) Scientists writing in the journal of the American Society for Microbiology recently recommended that parents not discourage children from picking their noses because snot contains a “rich reservoir of good bacteria” beneficial to teeth and overall health (fighting, for example, respiratory infections and even HIV).

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(1) It recently became necessary for Candace Frazee and Steve Lubanski to acquire a bigger home in the Los Angeles area because their 33,000 “bunny”-related items (stuffed bunnies, antique bunnies,

bunny paintings, bunny dinnerware, etc.) needed more space. (2) The world’s only museum devoted to the “house cat” allows self-guided tours in Sylva, North Carolina, where curator Harold Sims displays 10,000 artifacts including a genuine petrified cat (with whiskers!) pulled from a 16th-century English chimney. (3) Brantford, Ontario, real estate agent Kyle Jansink, speaking for unidentified sellers, said he accepted the challenge of selling the meticulously maintained home “as is”—still packed with the sellers’ clown-related items (dolls, miniatures, porcelain statues, paintings).

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They’re “therapists,” not “strippers,” argued New York City’s Penthouse Executive Club, creatively characterizing its dancers to avoid $3 million in back taxes, but the state’s appeals board ruled against it in April. Penthouse had insisted that its performers were more akin to counselors for lonely men, and that the club’s “door charge” was an untaxable fee for therapeutic health services. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ manhattan/nyc-strip-club-claimed-dancerstherapists-avoid-taxes-article-1.3146393 James Pelletier, 46, was arrested in Hollis, Maine, in May after he fired a BB gun point-blank at his two sons, ages 9 and 11—but only, he said, as a “rite of passage” into maturity (perhaps thinking the experience would help them become as mature as their father). He said if the kids knew how it felt to get shot, perhaps they would not be so quick to fire their own guns.

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You Mean Jethro and Abby, Too? In contrast to the exciting work of the TV series (near the top of broadcast ratings for the last decade), real agents in the Naval Criminal Investigative Service have labored over computer screens eight to 10 hours a day for two months now employing their facial-recognition software—just to scour websites to identify victims of nude-photo postings of military personnel that came to light earlier this year. “(Y)ou get pretty burned out,” said the NCIS director. A simple word search of “uniformed military nude” got nearly 80 million hits, according to a May Associated Press dispatch from the Quantico Marine base, where the 20 investigators labor side-by-side.

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DOC OF TRUMPOLOGY: Celebrating June 16 in a state of irony

BY: MARK BASQUILL

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o June 16!” the sharp dressed man on the Riverwalk said. He gazed triumphantly and raised a glass to the aft end of the Battleship NC. I had crossed from Battleship Park to lollygag along the river the evening Dr. Kyle Horton opened her run for the 7th Congressional seat. Across the river, the NC GOP convention opened.

download that announcement speech anytime.

They’ll be studying his speech at Trump University for decades.”

“Indeed! Forget Shakespeare! Abandon Dante! Dismiss Joyce! A doctoral program in Trumpology!” he said sternly.

America has voluntarily enrolled in—or been dragged into, kicking and screaming—a program in Trumpology since June 16, 2015.

Nearly every day since, Americans have been distracted from formerly worthwhile oc“A yuuge day, am I right? Right around cupations from doctors, or dumptruck drivthe corner. Yuuge day in history!” my new ers and studied the question, “What does he friend said. mean by that?” It must be profound. More “History is a nightmare from which I am trying difficult to appreciate than James Joyce. I inhaled deeply and recited a few hallowed lines to awake,” I sighed. of his announcement speech: The pressed shirt, high and tight haircut, tilted “Now, our country needs—our country his glass again. Successful. Literate. Perhaps even well-read; though, his articulation was needs a truly great leader. We need a leader suspect and eloquence sorely lacking. My new that wrote ‘The Art of the Deal’—the newest friend insisted. He, the professor. I, the recalci- testament, to be placed after Revelations in ‘The New American Bible.’ trant student under quiz.

“So—because we got to make the country rich. It sounds crass. Somebody said, ‘Oh, that’s “A sacred anniversary. Holy Day of Obligacrass.’ It’s not crass. I’m proud of my net worth. tion. For Irish, lovers and poets. A triple redunI’ve done an amazing job.” dancy, if you ask me.”

The Vaseline camel glides through the neeMy friend pouted the impatience of a middle dle’s eye. schooler with an “I know something you don’t “The sublime humility of it all!” My professorial know” look on his face. friend nodded approvingly and raised his glass.

“Bloomsday!” I exclaimed. “The day it all hap“May the Covfefe be with you,” I said and prepened! ‘Ulysses’ was set on June 16, 1904, in Dublin. Oh, to close my eyes and see! For the pared for departure. love of Joyce’s Molly Bloom!”

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“What is June 16?”

“Joyce? Molly? Are they, like, 10s or, like, fat- with gusto. ties. Like Rosie O’Donnell.”

Sadly, the mocker is never taken seriously I suspected my sharp-looking friend had when he is most serious. I left my drunken not been at Battleship Park to hear Dr. Hor- friend and strolled along the banks of our everton speak with compassion about growing our changing river pondering the exquisite irony. economy from bottom up and middle out, caring James Joyce’s experiment with stream-of-confor our veterans and all our sick, educating our sciousness literary style yielded 265,000 words children, and stewarding our natural resources. of some of the most brilliantly crafted prose ever written. Our White House salesman’s “Our fine Congressman Rouzer opened the experiment with stream-of-consciousness GOP convention by reminding us all that God presidency has produced some of the most put Trump in the White House and that it’s our deplorable 140-character statements in the job—the GOP, that is—to save America.” history of the Union.

Suspicion confirmed.

Trumpology is not really about studying the “June 16 is the anniversary of the day Mr. dangerous narcissism or sublime humility of Trump announced his candidacy for POTUS, Donald J. Trump. It’s an opportunity to study and sacrificed his private life and fortune for ourselves, to examine our American soul. I hope all of us.” what James Joyce wrote about the singular “Kind of like Jesus himself,” I murmured, with may apply equally to the plural, “A man (Nation) a hint of faux wonder and awe. “We are truly of genius makes no mistakes. His (Our) errors blessed. There’s no video of Jesus rolling the are volitional and are the portals of discovery.” stone away, or L. Ron Hubbard going clear, or What will we learn about ourselves as we all the Angel Moroni visiting Joe Smith, but we can pass through this?

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Jared Michael Cline plays Rescue Fest ‘17 to benefit All 4 Cats BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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ocal singer-songwriter and guitarist Jared Michael Cline is a cat guy. He’s also a dog guy. While reminiscing of childhood furry friends, he remembers his sweet Jack Russell (who he lost too soon) and how pit bulls actually are his favorite breed. “They’ve always been the nicest dogs I’ve ever been around,” he says. “Too nice sometimes!”

But a midnight-black cat named Mooky stands out most. “I’ve never seen a cat more relaxed and unbothered than him,” Cline recalls. “He was our alpha family cat, and he’s still living in Indiana with my stepdad’s mother.”

Though Cline’s music career and day job waiting tables don’t allow him the time or funds for a furry companion right now, he’s one of several local artists lending his talents to Rescue Fest ‘17 at Fermental on June 17 to benefit All 4 Cats. Starting at noon, it will be a day of beer, music, art, food trucks, games, a silent auction, and more family-friendly activities to help save homeless cats. Cline will be joined by friends from ILM’s Americana/folk music scene: Kyle Lindley, Chasing Opal and Cara Schauble.

Many may recognize Cline’s soulful solo stylings from his recent live session at StarNews HQ, wherein he played original tunes. Though his influences range from gospel to punk-rock, folk to musical theatre, he plays his acoustic guitar delicately (yet still with power), and his voice soars with emotions. He talks the talk on love, pain and passion.

Born and raised in Jacksonville, NC, Cline moved to Japan at age 7 from his stepfather’s stationing with the Marine Corps. His family moved to Indiana when he was 12, before Cline relocated back to Jacksonville in 2009.

“I had a really hard time and I just needed a different environment,” he divulges.

“That’s when I discovered Wilmington was thriving with music and art. I knew I wanted to be in the midst of it. I ended up moving here (in 2012) to go to UNCW to study music, classical guitar, and I’ve been here since.” encore spoke with Cline to learn more

about his music, passions and living and playing in Wilmington.

and writing and other things. For me, music is just always happening, whether in my head, in my stereo, or coming from me itself. There is always music for me.

encore (e): While your musical influences started in gospel, and evolved into rock, punk, etc., how do all genres tend to play into your work today?

e: Are you recording right now?

JMC: I have not been working on any recording at this time. I’m hoping to be working on something in the near future.

That said, I have been working with a band as of late. Hopefully, in due time, we will be out playing around. I would like to play with a live band for a little while before I commit to any recording right now. The band does not have a name, but on drums is JJ Street, bass is Ryan Woodall, and lead guitar is John Hussmann. These guys really help me bring music to life beyond what I expected! It’s great working with them!

Jared Michael Cline (JMC): The only thing I’ve noticed with my writing style and the songs I’ve written is they are usually focused on dynamics. Those influences lend themselves to an aspect of my writing, as well as just intending to convey very heartfelt and honest messages. I think I’ve learned from all genres and styles in different ways that helped mold my writing. e: Could you tell readers a little more about the story you’re telling in “Can I Hold You”?

JMC: Well, I can’t really tell you “who” it’s about, but I can tell you what influenced it. “Can I Hold You” came about a few years ago, and it started with a progression I had been playing around with about a year before that. Due to a certain event that ended with a not-so-positive result, I ended up writing the song for/ about someone and how difficult it is to just be completely vulnerable for another person. It’s something we all want, and even though it scares us, we still bite the bullet and take chances. It’s basically saying I understand how hard it is to be vulnerable, but I’m willing to be vulnerable just for you. e: How does the Wilmington music scene play into your growth as an artist?

e: Is there anything else you’d like readers to know about your upcoming shows, new music or Rescue Fest ’17?

SOULFUL SOLOS: Local singer-songwriter Jared Michael Cline adds powerful vocals to acoustic guitar.

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JMC: Kyle Lindley, who I’ve known since before I moved to Wilmington! We met at an open mic at the Soapbox in 2011. We’ve always been really cool with each other, and he’s been a great friend and support!

e: You also play for local theatre productions. How do you prepare for these JMC: It is one that has always been sup- performances versus your solo gigs? portive and dedicated to building commuJMC: When it comes to playing guitar for nity amongst artists here. I wouldn’t say theatre, there is a lot of homework I have there are specific influential players beto do in order to be ready by the first band cause all of the players here influence me in different ways. Being in this community rehearsal before we rehearse with the full and seeing other artists grow and develop, cast and run a show. It’s usually me liswhile also taking notes from the artists/ tening to soundtracks and spending a lot bands that have established themselves of time in my room, analyzing music, hophere and surrounding areas, I believe in- ing I can execute it well. When it comes to fluences me most. I feel hopeful, thankful, solo gigs, I’m usually always prepared begrateful, and humbled to be a part of this cause there is rarely a moment when I’m community. I don’t think many towns/cities not singing in my day-to-day life. have the same kind of community support I listen to an incredible amount of variwe have in Wilmington. It’s really a special ous music I enjoy, and when I’m home and thing when you think about it.

I have free time and privacy, I will spend a few hours just playing guitar in my bede: Can you list influential players? room, singing and learning new songs,

JMC: Just be on the lookout on my Facebook page or my website www.jaredmichaelcline.com. I have several shows lined up for the month of July, and I hope to get this band moving forward.

I’m looking forward to playing Rescue Fest because I’m playing with my friends in Chasing Opal and my friend Cara Schauble. They are super talented and just great people!

I hope to continue performing for you lovely people here in Wilmington, and beyond. You guys are the best!

DETAILS:

Rescue Fest ‘17

Feat. Jared Michael Cline, Chasing Opal, Kyle Lindley, Cara Schauble Saturday, June 17, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Fermental 7250 Market St. Free [Writer’s note: Anyone interested in expanding their family by fostering or adopting a kitten or cat may email foster@all4cats.org or meet them in person at Petsmart in Monkey Junction every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Or find out more about All 4 Cats’ Rescue Fest ‘17 on Facebook.]

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EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

—Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd.

—Ruth and Bucky Stein Studio, 301 Chestnut St.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Marvelous Funkshun and The Lee Boys (10pm; Cover TBD; Funk, Soul, Sacred Steel)

Teddy Rycroft (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) Rivermist (6:30pm; FreeRock, Classic Rock) —Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

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

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

Jam Sandwich Band (9:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133 —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Jak Knight (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)

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

Jason Jackson Duo (7pm; Free; Rock)

Tedeschi Trucks Band (7pm; $66-$71; Blues, Rock)

Sunset Cruise with Live Music (7:30pm; $27)

Quilted Sky (7pm; Free; Rock)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

—Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

Pretty Heavy, The Pine Box Boys and Mechanical Boulevard (8pm; $7; Rock, Bluegrass, Jam) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; $0-$3; Dance, Hip Hop) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

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

—Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Austin Miller (8pm; Free; Americana, Folk) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Funky Monks (8pm; Free; Red Hot Chili Peppers) —Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

L Shape Lot Duo (8pm; Free; Americana) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

Bowie Bash 2017: Spiders on Mars and Alice Cooper Tribute! (9pm; Cover TBD)

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

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

Mike Frusha (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

The Holdup (7pm; Cover TBD; Reggae)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

Tyler MCK (10pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Reel Big Fish (7pm; $32.50; Ska Punk)

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

—Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth St. —The Muse, 208 Market St.

Falcon Heart (7pm; Free; Indie)

Nelson and the Rock-a-Fellas (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

208th Army Band Concert (7pm; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

Jak Knight (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)

Happily Never After (8pm; $10-$15; Comedy)

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

BEER FEST: Mike Blair and The Stonewalls will join other bands, breweries, food trucks, and more at Bombers Beerfest On The River on Pier33 in the Port City Marina this Sat., June 17, starting at 1 p.m.

Visit the event Facebook page for details. Photo by Drechsel Photography

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Steven Compton (6pm; Free; Acoustic Rock)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St., Unit F

Louisa Branscomb & Friends of Distinction (7pm; $5; Bluegrass) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

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

Extreme Music Bingo! w/Party Gras (10pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

Annex Songwriter Session #9 (8pm; $5)

—Brooklyn Arts Cen., 516 N.4th St.; 910-5382939

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; $0-$3; Dance, Hip Hop)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Jenna Huff (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

L Shape Lot (6pm; Free; Americana)

—Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.

Mark Sinnis (7pm; Free; Country)

—Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 910-821-0362

Happily Never After (8pm; $10-$15; Comedy)

—Ruth and Bucky Stein Theater at Thalian, 301 Chestnut St.

Cape Fear Blues Society Acoustic Blues Jam (8pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

Cut Throat Freak Show! (9:30pm; $5)

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

Jesse Stockton & Dream Machine (7pm; Free)

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Cross Creek (7pm; Free; Acoustic Duo)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

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$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

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

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

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6/17 Decades Collide 80's vs. 90's Biz Markie with DJ Scooter Fresh and DJ Eyecon 6.23 Thunder From Down Under 7/1 In This Moment with Motionless In White, VIMIC & Little Miss Nasty 7/2 Corey Smith 7/3 Michael Franti & Spearhead 7/15 Chevelle with Dinosaur Pile-Up and RavenEye 7/20 Magic Men LIVE! (18 + up show) sh 7/23 Jamey Johnson with Ray Scott 7/29 Seether - Poison The Parish World Tour with Letters From The Fire and Big Story For more concerts and events, go online at HOB.COM/MYRTLE BEACH 4640 HWY 17 S. Barefoot Landing 843.272.3000

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LIVE MUSIC

5564 Carolina Beach Road, (910) 452-1212

FRI JUNE 16 L Shape Lot

Acoustic Mix 7pm - 10pm

SAT JUNE 17 Robert Beauchene

FRI JUNE 23 Kennedy Park Eclectic & Hip 7pm - 10pm

Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

SAT JUNE 24 Randy McQuay Pop & Classic 7pm - 10pm

1706 North Lumina Ave. • (910) 256-2231

Sunset Cruise with Live Music (7:30pm; $27)

—Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

Folkstone Stringband (8pm; Free) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Asylum: Gothic Night (9pm; Free)

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

Part One Tribe (9pm; Cover TBD; reggae) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910-762-2091

Snake Malone and the Black Cat Bone (9:30pm; Free; Blues)

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

Port City Shakedown (10pm; Free; Dance) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Nicole Thompson (10pm; Free; Classical) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Funk You (10pm; Cover TBD)

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

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

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

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

DJ Pop-Up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

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

The Jauntee (9pm; Cover TBD; Funk, Rock, Bluegrass, Psychedelic) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

MONDAY, JUNE 19

Gypsy Open Mic Mondays (8pm; Free)

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

Jay Alm: Acoustic Rock and Art (8:30pm; Free)

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

Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

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

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Tony Barnes (6pm; Free; Blues, Country)

1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607 Wednesday _____________________________________

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8:30 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS

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—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St., Unit F

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

Dj Lord Walrus (9pm; $0-$3; Dance, Hip Hop) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

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

Roots of a Rebellion and more (9pm; $7-$10; Reggae, Rock) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910-762-2091

LIVE MUSIC

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

Sunday

Ejion EP Release Show with DJ Rio (10pm; Free)

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BREAKFAST BUFFET 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 MIMOSA’S

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—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Cen. Dr.; 910-5090805

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

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

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Cen. Dr.; 910-5090805

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

OUT OF GEORGIA: Road Kill Ghost Choir is coming back to NC for a show at Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte on June 21 with Los Colognes. Photo by Tom Dorgan GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 WEST LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 6/17: Dank Fest 7/1: Bell Biv Devoe, SWV and BlackSt. NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 6/15: Turnpike Troubadours and more 6/16: Vices & Vesselsis and more 6/17: Cracker and The Whiskey Gentry 6/18: Ivory Layne 6/21: Los Colognes and Roadkill Ghost Choir 6/24: Band of Heathens and The Kodiak Brotherhood THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 6/15: Miike Snow 6/22: Blackbear RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 6/17: Third Eye Blind and Silversun Pickups 6/18: Deftones and Rise Against 6/24: Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie 6/29: Slightly Stoopid MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 6/15: The Quebe Sisters 6/16: Froggy Fresh and D&D Sluggers 6/20: John Stickley Trio and Beauty World 6/21: Birds of Avalon PNC ARENA 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD. RALEIGH, NC (919) 861-2300 6/17: Rock N Ride Raleigh 7/11: New Kids On the Block, Paula Abdul Boyz II Men

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 6/15: Summer Splash and Special Guests 6/16: Turnpike Troubadours and more 6/23: Old 97’s and Vandoliers 6/30: Red NOT Chili Peppers and Down By Five CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 6/15: Marshall Crenshaw y Los Straitjackets (Back) 6/15: Abbey Road LIVE! 6/17: Barns Courtney and Foxtraxx (Back) 6/17: Misterwives and The Greeting Committee 6/21: Lizzo and Brooke Candy 6/22: Chon, Tera Melos, Covet and Little Tybee KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 6/28: John Mellencamp, Emmylou Harris and more SHAKORI HILLS 1439 HENDERSON TANYARD RD., PITTSBORO, NC (919) 542-1746 6/22: Lake Street Dive, Lawrence and more THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 6/21: Old 97’s and Vandoliers 6/22: Steve Katz of Blood, Sweat, and Tears 6/23: The Wholigans 6/28: Bowling For Soup 6/30: Joe Hero

Reel Big Fish Fri., June 16th

The Wailers Wed., June 21st

The Band Of Heathens Fri., June 23rd

Old 97’s Sat., June 24th

JUL 1 ZOSO JUL 5 Devour The Day + Sons of Texas JUL 17 Art of Anarchy JUL 19 Adrenaline Mob JUL 27 Bridge To Grace + Seasons After AUG 11 Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime + The Expanders + Elephant Convoy

AUG 17 Tift Merritt AUG 18 Sister Hazel SEP 2 Quiet Riot with Salvación and Mortal Man SEP 15 Blackfoot w/ Faith & Scars + Nowhere’s Home

HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH 4640 HWY 17 S., NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 6/17: DJ Scooter Fresh & DJ Eyecon 6/18: Lil Uzi Vert 6/23: Thunder From Down Under

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PAINTING VULNERABILITIES: Naomi Jones takes on the parallels between animals and humans

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

ver considered a domesticated animal’s thoughts? Most likely, they revolve around their human companions. After all, a pet’s needs and desires is up to its human. With wild animals, however, the concept is much harder to imagine. Which of our features stick out to them most? What do we remind them of?

Does our presence elicit any other feelings besides fear? Artist Naomi Jones explores such concepts through her acrylic paintings of animals and people.

“My show, ‘I Spy,’ is about making eyecontact with animals,” Jones states. “I’m trying to subtly draw attention to how soulful animals are, as well as human beings’ responsibility to them.”

With a background in photography, home furnishings and fashion, the wellrounded artist finds catharsis in painting.

She spends most time creating in her home studio.

about methods of self-preservation and how they relate to our own ways of life. “It’s a funny thing,” Jones says, “because the older I get, the more I’m draw to them. I’ve also been painting a lot of portraits of women. I think women can especially relate to rabbits.”

“I love the act of painting,” Jones states. “I love the repetitive strokes of the brush on canvas, and creating edges with the paint.”

As for inspiration, she is almost always drawn to animals that possess a certain vulnerability. “I paint rabbits a lot, along with other animals at the bottom of the food chain,” Jones says. “I also paint polar bears often.”

Jones’ notion is based on a rabbit scavenging for food in an open field: The animal must first put an equal amount of effort into protecting itself by checking surroundings for predators and pinpointing potential escape routes.

A woman walking alone to her car at night, for example, must do the same—to not bring any unwanted attention as a target by showing fear. Awareness of surroundings and potential assent parallel the two.

While rabbits and polar bears seemingly compare on opposite spectrums, from an artist’s perspective, they have several surprisingly similar qualities.

At least that’s what Jones concludes through paint and brush.

“Rabbits especially have a great combination of hard lines and soft lines,” she clarifies. “The same applies to polar bears. I love the contrast of colPAINTING STRENGTH: Naomi Jones’ current works of art include animals and women, each of whom in the face of vulnerability exude strength, such as Frida Kahlo (above). Courtesy photo

or in polar bears and other white animals, such as the whiteness of the fur against the darkness of their eyes.”

Other commonalities come from the fact they almost are in danger constantly.

While a wild rabbit is liable to become another creature’s next meal at any given moment, a polar bear’s resources are dwindling away faster than they can find the next habitable area.

“I’ve been hearing more stories of the arctic melting, and polar bears losing their habitats,” Jones tells. Such paintings are her tool to educate and remind the public of creatures who suffer directly within the face of disregard for our environment.

Jones’ paintings of rabbits and other prey animals provoke viewers to think

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“Everything preys on rabbits,” Jones says, “so, I really feel for them, but the ones that I paint are very strongwilled.”

Feisty creatures they are, a rabbit under attack will fight for its life to death. In a new wave of feminism currently sweeping society, women and girls are encouraged now more than ever to speak up for themselves, to fight with and for one another against patriarchal traditions. Jones’ paintings of women usually portray strong female figures throughout history, as seen in “Frida”—an acrylic piece depicting the famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

Sponsored by Art in Bloom Gallery, Platypus and Gnome will open “I Spy: Art

by Naomi Jones” on Thursday, June 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free to the general public, and all pieces of art are for sale. The exhibit will remain on display at Platypus and Gnome until Aug. 21.

DETAILS:

I Spy: Art by Naomi Jones

Platypus and Gnome 9 S. Front St. June 15, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

On display through August 21 www.aibgallery.com

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Our annual Artist’s Choice Show will be opening on August 11th. Deadline to enter is June 30th. We must have your entry form, fee and jpegs of your submissions by that date. Our guest juror this year will be Todd Carignan. Download the entry form at artexposure50.com/call for entries. Send jpegs to artexposure50@gmail.com. Any NC artist over the age of 18 is allowed to submit up to two works for consideration.

ART IN BLOOM

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, 19thcentury horse stable and exhibits original art by a diverse group of artists. “Elements of Creation: New Art” features Brian Evans (ceramics), Georgeann Haas (acrylic and mixed media on paper), and Judy Hintz Cox (oil and mixed media on canvas) and continues through July 29.

The gallery is open until 9pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights. Special upcoming events include: “Slinging Paint with Mark Gansor” on Saturday, July 22, and Aug. 26, 3-5pm. Mark will create original acrylic paintings on canvas; refreshments served, and it’s open and free to the public.

The gallery is partnering with Checker Cab productions, PinPoint and Platypus & Gnome on art openings and champagne toasts: “Let it Be: Art by Judy Hintz Cox” features large oil and mixed media paintings and opens Wed., June 14, 6-8pm at PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market St. “I Spy: Art by Naomi Jones” features acrylic paintings of diverse wildlife and opens Thurs., June 15, 6-8pm at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front St. Both exhibits continue through Aug. 21.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

24 N. Front St. • (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun.., noon - 6 p.m. • Call for appointment!

As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and an expanded showroom with stunning collections

from both new and returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

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

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

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts. Our clients include many major museums.

EXPO 216

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com A “gallerium,” Expo 216 is part gallery and part museum. Incorporating 5,000 square feet over two floors of a renovation in historic downtown, Expo 216 features thought-provoking art and fashions. Its one-year expositions are theme-driven with the inaugural theme, Ocean Plastic, running until mid 2017. Visitors may experience CSI: Albatross (interactive crime solving), Fashion in Plastic ( nine stunning fashion creations crafted by local designers), The Plastic Age (an insightful history of plastic), What Goes Around, Comes Around (Kanagawa Waves by Bonnie Monteleone), and more.

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

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

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Mon.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, fabric art, pottery, sculpture, turned and carved wood and artisan-created jewelry. There are two onsite kilns and four wheels used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery. A custom framing department is available. There are realistic and abstract art classes as well as

workshops by nationally and regionally known artists.

Now on exhibit: Tarheel Wandering: a Journey in Black & White by Sgraffito Pottery by Raine Midddleton through July 29, and POV: Abstraction: Works in Acrylic by Ginny Lassiter through July 8. For more information, call 910.575.5999 or visit the website at www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com.

CFCC WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/blogs/wilmagallery Janette K Hopper’s artwork in the “Natural Milieu” of the Wilma Daniels Gallery at Cape Fear Community College is unique and multifaceted. A deeply layered and varied show expresses her love of the sea and forest. Projections, oil paintings, multimedia prints, sounds, a collaborative panel discussion and 3-D installations both interactive and contemplative will fill the gallery with imagery and sound. The show closes on Friday, June 23.

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NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Natural Wonder features new work from artist Kristen Dill. Dill is known for her oil paintings and watercolor collages that are inspired by nature. From the Atlantic Ocean to her backyard garden, Dill beautifully captures an array of habitats. Natural Wonder will remain on view until June 21.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy

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ARTS-INSPIRED ACTION:

‘The Laramie Project’ reminds us how far we have to go in acceptance

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

“I

am not sleeping in Laramie!” I screeched. It was 2004. Jock and I were in a mack truck in a snowstorm, and he just announced we had to pull off the road. We didn’t have chains on the tires, and night was falling in the mountains.

“What do you have against Laramie?” he asked in confused exasperation. He clearly thought I was just playing the contrary woman card.

“Matthew Shepard’s killing?” I shot back with venom, less than six years earlier, in October of 1998, Matthew Shepard was beaten and tortured while tied to a fence and left for dead. He died a week later in ICU. His death and the aftermath of the town struggling with the events was chronicled in the play “The Laramie Project” by Moises Kaufman and The Tectonic Theater Project.

Big Dawg has brought it back to the Wilmington stage during Pride Month. Indeed, one of the early laments of the show is that now Matthew Shepard’s death is all anyone knows about Laramie. But that’s not how the residents of Laramie define themselves.

“The Laramie Project” is an interesting approach to theatre. The Tectonic Theatre Company journeyed to the town six times in the year following Matthew’s death to conduct interviews with the townspeople. Excerpts from the interviews—including journal entries made during the process and additional material from public records (court transcripts, etc.)—make up the script. Directed by Josh Bailey, 12 performers bring to life the residents of Laramie, Matthew’s killers, and the Tectonic Theater Company: Susan Auten, Chris Brown, B’Ellana Duquesne, Jamie Harwood, Craig Myers, Beau Mumford, Michael Pipicella, Melissa Randall, Charlie Robertson, Holli Saperstein, Shawn Sproatt, and Amanda Young. The perimeter of the stage has monitors that show a variety of images from Laramie: the welcome sign at the edge of town, the fence where Matthew was found, the hospital where he was treated, the bar where he was last seen, to name but a few. Set designer Scott Davis has created columns of fractured rainbows to provide myriad entrances and exits for the cast. It makes a statement about what has really shattered and what is repairable, without overshadowing the performers.

Speaking of shadows, “The Laramie Project” explores the shadows of human nature, memory and psychology, but Stuart

Dennings’ lighting, too, often leaves the performer who is speaking in darkness—when the audience wants very much to see and connect with the speaker.

On the surface one assumes the show would be a celebration of Matthew Shepard or a gory retelling of his death. “The Laramie Project” avoids both easy pitfalls and instead creates an opportunity to meet, in their own words, a variety of people who are grappling with the unfolding realization of what has happened.

So, yes, we do meet Russell Henderson (Pipicella) and Aaron McKinney (Mumford), the two young men who ended Matthew’s life prematurely. Their words from transcripts are used, as are recounted conversations from their friends and family. Perhaps of greater surprise and interest are the unexpected players in this: the person who found Matthew tied to the fence (Randall); Reggie Fluty (Young) who responded to the 9-1-1 call and tried to revive him; Father Schmidt (Myers), the Catholic priest who led the vigil; Reggie’s mother (Brown), the CEO of the hospital where Matthew received his palliative care (Robertson); the judge in the case (Saperstein); Dr. Cantway (Harwood), who saw Matthew in the emergency room and treated one of the perpetrators at the same time; the first openly gay staff at the University in Laramie (Auten); Zubaida Ula (Sproatt), a self-described Muslim feminist in Laramie; and the detective (Duquesne) who investigated the case. All are but a drop in the bucket, as the performers bring 64 different characters to life during the course of the evening. Some are momentary: the bailiff in the courtroom, assorted reporters, etc., while others will stay with the audience for a long time to come.

Robertson’s depiction of the hospital CEO, for example, brings tears to the eyes. Watching Mumford as the owner of Fireside—the bar Matthew left that fateful night, and Pipicella as the bartender who was one of the last people to see Matthew alive and well—feels like sitting on a knife’s edge because the guilt, confusion and anger both men feel is so awkward and real. I watched them and knew all the same awkward, second-guessing confusion would come to anyone wearing their shoes.

Auten’s depiction of daily life for an openly gay professional in the small Wyoming town is equally affecting: to feel like there’s a sign on you everywhere you go, which is the only thing anyone can see. She makes the surprise and palpable paranoia that comes with such an existence a good reminder that everyone is so much more than just one simple label—even people we want to simplify that way. Randall’s Romaine Patterson, one of Matthew’s best

friends, really charts the course of hysterical pain to channeling it into something productive and positive. She makes it believable and identifiable. Somehow Craig Myers managed to snag some of the more colorful roles: Doc O’Connor, who owned a limousine service and drove Matthew to nearby Fort Collins, for example. Myers plays Doc as a colorful local guide and raconteur. He will rip out the audience’s heart as Dennis Shepard, Matthew’s father. But it is his recreation of the Rev. Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church—purveyor of hate—that is most affecting. To his credit, he channels the well-known demagogue and doesn’t hold back from spewing an awfulness that is Phelps’ life blood. It is painful to watch.

Though “The Laramie Project” focuses the lens specifically on the hate crime aspect of Matthew’s death, it does not shrink from exploring the economic disparity of Laramie and the class distinctions that contribute to “us vs. them.” It actually reminds me a lot of life in Boone, NC, where the biggest employer in the area is the university, and most professional positions go to people from out of town. Locals get hired in the cafeteria and as janitors. In addition, without belaboring it, the script explores the impact of different religious teachings in the area: the Baptist minister preaching against Matthew while he lies dying in the hospital; the Mormon church excommunicating Russell Henderson after he was sentenced for Matthew’s abduction and killing.

Since Matthew’s death his parents have worked tirelessly to get national hate crime legislation passed and to advocate for diversity and inclusion. In October 2009 the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act was passed by Congress (then Sen. Jeff Sessions, now our attorney general, opposed it). President Barack Obama signed it into law. It was named in honor of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr., an African American man who was the victim of a horrific lynching and murder by three white supremacists in Texas. However, North Carolina still does not have a hate-crime law that addresses crimes motivated by gender identity or sexual orientation biases. Surely, with all the publicity surrounding HB2, in the last two years in NC, it is clear we have work to do at home.

Any reader who sees “The Laramie Project” and is moved to join the struggle for equality for everyone should consider petitioning the NC General Assembly to fairly and fully represent all North Carolinians with protection and rights.

The arts most definitely need support currently—even more so, its viewers and participants

have power to make a real difference, one that would truly honor the spirit of the work. Here are the phone numbers for members of our general assembly:

Rep. Ted Davis, Jr. (R-Dist. 9, NHC, 2017-18 session) N.C. House of Representatives

300 N Salisbury Street, Room 417B Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

919-733-5786/Ted.Davis@ncleg.net Rep. Holly Grange (R-Dist. 20, NHC, session 2017-18) Deputy Conference Leader

N.C. House of Representatives

300 N Salisbury Street, Room 604 Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

919-733-5830/Holly.Grange@ncleg.net Rep. Deb Butler (D-Dist. 18, NHC and Brunswick; appointed 2/6/17) N.C. House of Representatives

16 W Jones Street, Room 1424 Raleigh, NC 27601-1096

919-733-5754/Deb.Butler@ncleg.net Sen. Michael V. Lee (R-Dist. 9, NHC, 2017-18 session) N.C. Senate

300 N Salisbury Street, Room 408 Raleigh, NC 27603-5925

(919) 715-2525/Michael.Lee@ncleg.net Sen. Bill Rabon (R-Dist. 8, NHC, Brunswick, Bladen, Pender, 2017-18 session) N.C. Senate

16 W. Jones Street, Room 2010 Raleigh, NC 27601-2808

(919) 733-5963/Bill.Rabon@ncleg.net

DETAILS:

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REVOLUTIONARY RETELLINGS:

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ cast makes the son of God incredibly personable and flawed

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

“J

esus Christ Superstar”—the mega-hit that launched Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to star status in musical theatre—returns to the Main Stage of Thalian Hall, courtesy of Opera House Theatre Company (OHTC). Narrated by Judas (Richard Rosario), the show loosely follows the last week of Jesus’ (Jason Aycock) life, leading up to the crucifixion. From the opening song, “Heaven on Their Minds,” as Rosario wails out a plea of “Jesus!”, two things are clear: 1. This evening will explore the tortured journey of the man remembered for betrayal; and 2. Rosario has a voice that should be singing to stadiums.

Jesus has a loyal group of apostles: Peter (Bradley Barefoot), Bartholomew (Greg Beddingfield), Thaddeus (Christian Dionne), James (Kellen Hanson), Mat-

thew (Erik Maasch), Thomas (Linda Carlisle Markas), Simon (Ty Myatt), James (Maggie Stone), Phillip (Terrill Williams), John (Jordan Wolfe), and Andrew (Lily Zuckerman). His teachings have gained strength and numbers. People clamor to him and his message. But Judas worries: Is there some mission creep going on here? Isn’t this supposed to be about feeding the poor? When did Jesus become a god or king instead of just a man doing good for others? And what is going on with Mary Magdalene (Kendra Goehring-Garrett)—this former prostitute who keeps hanging around? This can’t be good for Jesus’ image; furthermore, is this really what he wants? A woman of her reputation? If Mary is there, what about Jesus’ best friend—his right-hand man and his major domo? Where does that leave old Judas? Out in the cold? Not to mention, they are starting to be a thorn in the side of authorities. Isn’t anyone wor-

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ried about that?

In other words, Judas is weighted with worry. And he is right to worry, especially about the authorities. Caiaphas (George Domby), Annas (John Markas) and their cohorts (Erik Maasch, Terrill Williams, Jordan Wolfe) are determined to put a stop to the trouble that Jesus and his followers are causing, which they detail in the disheartening but catchy song “This Jesus Must Die.” Watching the group in action, as they move through their options and eventually to their solution, I could not help but be reminded of the observation that some of the greatest evil in the world is perpetrated by civil servants “just doing their job.”

In her director’s note Suellen Yates recounts seeing the show for the first time and how it made the story of Jesus’ sacrifice real to her in a way it hadn’t been before. The OHTC production certainly makes the humanity and struggles of each of the characters—not just Jesus—incredibly personable and flawed. If anyone is to be pitied, perhaps it is Robin Dale Robertson’s Pontius Pilate. I most identified with his plight: backed into a corner, forced to follow through with something he doubts at every turn. Yet, if he were willing to, he could end all of this with a word of command. Instead, he is on a train he can’t or won’t stop. I ached for him.

Goehring-Garrett’s rendition of “I Don’t Know How To Love Him” is a great showcase for her beautiful voice, which frankly is draw to get me in the door anytime she is onstage. But watching her insinuate herself as Jesus’ helpmeet, partner and power behind the throne—in other words his de facto wife—authenticated her performance. Course of action is all-too-familiar to women everywhere, especially to any woman who has ever loved a man in a position of importance—political, religious or business. Her response to Peter’s denial of Jesus is a tear-jerking moment. I didn’t know for whom I felt worse: Peter or Magdalene.

Jeff Phillips’ cameo as Herod, that great builder of palaces and swimming pools, in “King Herod’s Song” was my date’s favorite part of the evening. Well, almost. About 15 minutes into the show, he exclaimed, “This is the best lighting I’ve seen since we went to the Met!” A few years ago we were lucky enough to attend the Metropolitan Opera. Whether or not audiences

enjoy Verdi, the production value at the Met is unparalleled. By virtue of money, space and resources, it’s incomparable to anything one could expect to see here.

After 40 years in the film business, mostly working as a gaffer (or lighting designer for film), Jock does not hand out compliments about something as sacred as lighting if he does not mean it. I have to agree with him: Dallas LaFon paints with light using a striking and memorable palate.

Terry Collins’ set is practical and evocative of a vaguely ancient Middle Eastern area, able to change from a hovel to a palace as needed. But it is LaFon’s lighting that makes change in location, mood and power comprehensible.

If only the sound was consistent, it would be a perfect evening, but the microphones for the singers kept shorting.

With a completely sung-through show, the audience must hear every lyric—especially when Rosario sings because Judas’ struggle is so real, so palpable, so souldestroying for him. He is a man in the ultimate torment. If only his voice wasn’t so beautiful, so perfect for rock ballads, I wouldn’t have been wiping back tears at his performance. Even fans of Ben Vereen and/or Carl Anderson’s performances in the role will find Rosario brings a different Judas to light, with a voice that will leave everyone wanting more.

For many people “Jesus Christ Superstar” has become a worship experience, as it is essentially a passion play set to rock music. Others object to a depiction of Christ as a flawed human who wrestles with his destiny. Whatever lens through which one chooses to see, this cast will touch the hearts and lift the spirits of many. It’s an incredible evening that celebrates the greatest story ever told and the beauty of the many ways we continue to retell it to each other, while we try to learn how to live by a set of teachings that were and continue to be revolutionary.

DETAILS:

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June 16-18, 23-25; 8 p.m. or 3 p.m. on Sundays Tickets: $32 Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. www.thalianhall.org

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‘Wonder Woman’ breaks the blockbuster mold

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. 7 p.m. • $7

BY: ANGHUS

he 21st century has seen Hollywood studios churning out superhero movies at an ever-increasing pace. By now, you’re probably familiar with my comic-book movie malaise.

Writers and filmmakers are using a repetitive formula of eerily similar origin stories paired with uninteresting villains and over-the-top third acts, featuring action-set pieces that assault our senses and murder our attention spans. It’s difficult for adaptations to feel anything other than ordinary, which is why it’s always a pleasant surprise when something like “Wonder Woman” comes out and defies expectations.

While nothing revolutionary, “Wonder Woman” deviates enough to deliver a fun, entertaining and even poignant big summer blockbuster. Diana (Gal Gadot) has been raised on paradise that is the island of Themyscira, home to the Amazons—the ancient race of warriors created by Zeus to help protect the world from evil. Currently, they’re not protecting so much as hanging out on an ancient island, training for their inevitable confrontation with the Ares, the god of war.

Their peaceful island is discovered by a German army in pursuit of an American spy who has crash-landed nearby.

The outside world has come to Diana’s homeland, and she quickly learns about the world war that has gripped Europe and threatens millions of lives. She decides to leave home and join Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) on a mission to try and thwart the Germans, who are planning to release some new toxic chemicals that could change the tide of the war. Diana soon realizes the outside world is a terrible place. She arrives in foggy, industrialized London, convinced that Ares is responsible for the Great War. By killing him, humanity can be freed from his murderous grasp. Steve Trevor assembles a team of mercenaries and they head to the frontlines of brutal conflict.

In terms of plot, “Wonder Woman” is markedly similar to other comic-book adaptations. We get the basic character origins, a villain only the hero can stop, and a lot of opportunities for action. But “Wonder Woman” has a lot more charm.

There’s a naiveté to the character of Diana, who has spent her entire life shel-

June 14 (also playing Wednesday at 4 p.m.): “Their Finest”—With London emptied of its men now fighting at the front of World War II, Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) is hired by the British Ministry of Information as a “slop” scriptwriter, charged with bringing “a woman’s touch” to morale-boosting propaganda films. Her natural flair quickly gets her noticed by dashing movie producer Buckley (Sam Claflin) whose path would never have crossed hers in peacetime.

FIERCE WARRIOR: Gal Gadot brings to life a female superhero worthy of much applause. Photo credit: DC Entertainment

tered on an island full of women. Watching her reactions to the brutality of the real world range from funny to heartbreaking.

Unlike so many other comic-book heroes, she’s an unbridled optimist. Even as she watches the horrors of war unfold before her, she continues to believe the inherent goodness of mankind.

What really makes the film work is the chemistry between Diana and Steve Trevor. Gal Gadot and Chris Pine are so good together onscreen. The combination of her fierce, somewhat misguided warrior and his war-weary soldier works well. There’s a romance element to the film that feels like the foundation of the movie rather than a shoehorned plot point. Building a convincing and engaging relationship is something that eludes most comic-book movies. Props to its director, Patty Jenkins (“Monster”), who understands even blockbusters need to build strong characters and relationships.

Setting the film in the First World War was a good choice. It puts distance in location and landscape from other comicbook films and provides a great setting to teach Diana lessons about the strengths and weaknesses of humanity. It also gives an epic feeling to action scenes, which are bereft of robots or faceless aliens.

Not everything works, mind you. There’s a few corny over-the-top elements to the villains, a missed opportunity in so many comic-book movies. The movie tries to teach us about the horrors of war but when the villains are mustache-twirling

caricatures, it takes a little gunpowder out of the blast. The supporting cast is also a little thin. There are some solid character actors given very little screen time to try and carve out a personality.

In spite of some minor gripes, there is still so much to celebrate with “Wonder Woman.” It’s an earnest, charming summer blockbuster that manages to tell a fun and engaging story with a great deal of heart.

DETAILS:

Wonder Woman Rated PG-13 Directed by Patty Jenkins Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Connie Nielson, Danny Huston

June 19-21 (also playing Wednesdaym 4 p.m.): Cynthia Nixon plays Emily Dickinson in “A Quiet Passion.” She personifies the wit, intellectual independence and pathos of the poet whose genius only came to be recognized after her death. British director Terence Davies (“House of Mirth,” “The Deep Blue Sea”) evokes Dickinson’s deep attachment to her close-knit family, along with the manners, mores and spiritual convictions of her time that she struggled with and transcended in her poetry.

(Rated PG-13, 125 mins)

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Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798

■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot. Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are craveworthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m.

– 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free

(Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN

GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further then Genki Sushi.

From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday. At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Closed Monday, Tues-Sat 11:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

5:00p.m. - 9:30, Sunday 5p.m. - 9p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.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: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and chees-

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esteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees.

This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com 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) 7633172.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and

Dinner: Tuesday & Wednesday 5pm - 9pm and Thursday through Saturday 5:00 pm - 10 pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 3 pm

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(910) 769-6565 Banquet Space Available

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

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

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños.

Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered. Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue— right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Bagels-301865953202309/

BREWPUB BILL’S FRONT PORCH Welcome to Bill’s Front Porch Brewery & Restaurant, where you’ll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We’re passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff. Our commitment to support the communities in which we do business goes to the heart of what differentiates Bill’s Front Porch from other restaurants. But it is because of you, our guests, that we have been able to make this all happen. 4238 Market St. 4-10 Mon-Wed; 4-11 Thurs; 11-11 Fri-Sat; 12-10 Sun. 910-762-6333 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown/Market St. ■ FEATURING: Homemade craft beer, bar food and entrees.

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.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, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com

IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends.

Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN

SAN JUAN CAFÉ Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

MEXICAN

EL CERRO GRANDE In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road.

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

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

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

LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a

16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

ORGANIC

LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack.

Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for takeout. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop

by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-7997077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-6811140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters!

Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

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

SEAFOOD

BUSTER’S CALABASH SEAFOOD AND DINER New to the NOMA corridor, Buster’s Calabash Seafood and Diner features a large menu of seafood that will sate all fishy palates. From fresh catfish and flounder to shrimp, and scallops, oysters and crab cakes, it’s all found in one spot. They also offer sandwiches, fajitas, and wraps, so there is something for everyone. Their daily blue-plate specials help keep the belly full and the wallet light, while their daily breakfast buffet and special Sunday brunch buffet (6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) keeps the early and midday risers just as full.

6309 Market St, North Wilmington. 910-769-2018 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week, Mon-Sat, 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun., 6:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Reservations available.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Calabash-style seafood and more!

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its

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Reservations needed Friday & Saturday nights (reservations only held for 15 minutes) (910) 796-8687 4724 New Centre Dr #5, Wilmington, NC 28405 Closed Mon. • Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm • Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-9:30pm • Sun. 5:00pm-9:00pm

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available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach.

(910) 256.5551.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South.

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

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports

packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster poboys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

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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.

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce.

They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner Tues-Sun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights.

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

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■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laid-back atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

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

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o one saw it coming. One day we were strolling into The Greeks for our spanakopita fix, the next ... everything had changed. The shawarma spinners were gone and pizza ovens had taken their place.

Whatever the ILM-rumor-mill cranked out about the restaurant’s mysterious change-ofhands, who knows what really went down?

What’s most important is: We’ve got a new kid on the block who is putting a little pep(peroni) in our steps.

Greenlands Farm in Bolivia, NC, is hosting a Family Homesteading Series. On Saturday they will present a workshop for kids and parents, called “Animal Husbandry.” The event focuses on raising and caring for farm animals—goats, chickens, equines, and pigs. Admission is $20 and reservations can be made by calling (910) 253-7934 or emailing info@greenlandsfarmstore.info.

Welcome to Wilmington, Geno’s.

With fan favorites like I Love NY, Fat Tony’s and Slice all within walking distance, opening a pizza joint near the Riverfront is a bold move. But one thing setting apart Geno’s from the rest is they offer downtown delivery—and not through a third party. So for those Sundays you can’t pick up your pieces to go grab a piece, give them a buzz and don’t move from the couch.

The menu, although limited, gets the job done. Now, don’t expect a full-blown restaurant that happens to have pizza; this isn’t it.

Geno’s is keeping it as straightforward as it gets: pizza, stromboli and a calzone that should be eaten with a bib and an episode of “Seinfeld.” Everything is priced fairly average, but don’t blink and miss the best deal of all. “The Bada Bing” sounds like a pie topped with maraschino cherries—or at least from “The Soprano’s.” It’s not. Available in two sizes, the pizza is a steal in that it offers four (or more) toppings at no extra charge. That means: quadruple pepperoni and still get the mushrooms and banana peppers for free.

Yep, I said “fo’ free!”

In an attempt to test out the delivery service, I gave Geno’s a ring a little before 8 p.m. on a midweek evening and was told my order would be about 35 minutes. In almost exactly 35 minutes, a nice man was placing two mammoth boxes on my kitchen counter.

Prompt service with a side of kindness. Off to a good start. I had a few combos in mind, so I opted to sample a few different varieties in all shapes and sizes.

A note on the slices: Geno’s observes the northern tradition which claims several slices of pizza are actually one. I don’t think anyone will disagree with me here: More pizza is always better than less, and I feel less guilty when I hear two slices are actually one.

My first bite was topped with pepperoni and mushrooms. It was easily as large as my

SAUCY DELIGHT: Geno’s stromboli will be a perfect bite with crisp crust, gooey cheese, hearty meats, and acidic tomato sauce. Photo by Emily Wilson

head and folded like a charm. The only thing missing was a hint of salt, but all-in-all it was a pretty solid slice.

This may be a personal preference, but I found myself far more drawn to the veggie— loaded with crunchy peppers and onions. By the time I got to the crust, it needed a dip in some extra sauce. Under the cheese, it was thin and chewy, while toward the end it got a little dry. I’m a crust-corner brownie-type person, so maybe I’m just being picky.

Something to keep in mind: There are no gourmet gimmicks at Geno’s. Button mushrooms rule out shitakes. It’s simple, traditional, New York-style pie, and when it comes to the menu, no salad, breadsticks, feta, or pineapples are anywhere to be found.

I moved on to the half-moon-shaped calzone, stuffed with ricotta, ham and mozzarella. Also, it was the size of the actual moon— an enormous dish fit for a family of three and loaded with gooey, fluffy ricotta. I was surprised to see it listed on the menu with three set ingredients (as usually the base is ricotta and diners pick their own). I’m sure Geno would allow a customized calzone, but the salty ham and creamy cheese worked nicely.

The dough—likely the same one as under the pizza—seemed to be rolled out a bit thinner as it had a more a delicious, delicate crisp to it.

The marinara alongside for dipping was a little watery and light for my taste, but had a good balance of sweetness.

The stromboli, also crescent-like in its colossal stature, came jammed with loads of sausage, pepperoni, sauce, and mozzarella.

Everything was tasty, but not necessarily memorable. My fillings creeped out when I sliced the beast down the middle, but no one ever said Italian food wasn’t messy. When ordering with a crowd, the calzone and stromboli look identical, so make sure to peek inside before passing out dinner plates.

Last up was my favorite (and most flavorful) bite of the night. I was curious to see how gigantic one of Geno’s full-size pies would be, and it didn’t disappoint. The white pizza was oil-based and the thin crust came lightly topped with garlic, mozzarella, glorious gobs of ricotta, and a dusting of dried Italian herbs. The simplicity of the pie and the fruity, garlic flavors gave it an elegance that helped it stand out from the rest. Thanks to a modest amount of toppings, this was by far the lightest option on the menu. For a heartier version, adding chicken and spinach would take it to the next level.

Let’s be real: It’s hard to do pizza wrong.

Geno’s was a satisfying and easy dinner after a long day. Keep in mind I was sober, so imagine how these massive slices would taste to someone stumbling out of Goodfella’s right next door. Perks include downtown delivery and thin scratch-made dough, so how could anything go wrong?

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Bombers Beerfest On The River will be a gathering of 40 plus Breweries with unlimited sampling, Bands, Food Trucks, Local Venvdors, and beer enthusiasts to celebrate the artisanship of craft beer. Held on Pier33, perched on the water located in the Port City Marina, it will be sure to provide an unforgettable experience benefiting a fantastic cause. This event will raise funds for NHRMC Foundation and the patients of Zimmer Cancer Center. Cheers!

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t often can be difficult for many who question their gender or orientation—or who worry about facing discrimination for their lifestyle. Finding comfort in the ever-shifting socio-political climate doesn’t come easy.

Teens may face extra hardship in being deprived access to much-needed support.

Wilmington Pride Youth Group steps in to help quell such fears. Helmed by T.R. Nunley and Susan Graffius, the group aims to provide a safe, all-inclusive environment to teens who may feel conflicted about themselves and/or like they don’t belong.

“The Wilmington Pride Youth Group invites kids ages 12 to 18 to a safe and accepting space to express themselves,” Nunley offers. “LGBTQIA stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersexed (born with both male and female sex characteristics), asexual, agender and ally. We especially welcome youth who are LGBTQIA members, youth of LGBTQIA parents, and those questioning their orientation or gender. We also would like to extend a warm welcome to queer youth of color. If you know a child who would benefit from this group, please, contact us.”

The youth group was formed after House Bill 2 was passed in 2016, which is a “Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, officially called An Act to Provide for Single-sex Multiple Occupancy Bathroom and Changing Facilities in schools and public agencies and to create statewide consistency in regulation of employment and public accommodations.”

Nunley and Graffius decided to respond in the form of a youth group. Their primary concern was providing a venue for teenagers who felt defeated in the wake of HB2 and November 2016’s election.

“It’s time we teach our children, no matter where they fall on the gender spectrum or who they love, they have a community that accepts them the way they are,” Nunley asserts. “Many kids have trouble being fully accepted by teachers and parents. It’s important for our groups to exist because today’s kids are getting information from the Internet. It is much more informative to share each other’s experience, as well as those of the other facilitators in the group.”

Nunley has been an activist for and advocate of LGBTQIA rights for more than a decade in Wilmington. Although great strides have been made recently in the name of equal rights, he does not ignore lingering

problems.

“With the marriage equality achievement, many folks in the LGBTQIA community might think today’s youth have it better,” Nunley explains. “However, according to the Human Rights Campaign, LGBTQIA youth are twice as likely as their peers to be physically assaulted at school, and 92 percent of them hear negative messages about their persuasion. The rate of suicide attempts is four times greater for LGBTQIA youth and two times greater for questioning youth than that of straight youth.”

The Wilmington Pride Youth Group tries to reduce troubling statistics by interacting with the community directly. Their safety and confidentiality is of utmost importance. Therefore the group’s location isn’t available to the public. Any interested citizens must make contact to get the address.

“All meetings are confidential and the children are reminded of that at the beginning of each meeting,” Nunley continues. “Our door is locked during meetings, and we have a safety plan in case of an emergency.”

life and death,” Nunley explains. By exposing teens to Shepard’s tragedy, as told by people who live in the same city as they do, the youth group ensures Shepard’s story lives on in the heart of the community.

cornerstone of safety and acceptance is creating a snowball effect as well. “Many of the children now count on each other for emotional support and when they are celebrating victories,” Nunley describes.

The group is entirely self-funded, and as such is an intense labor of love. “Susan, myself and six other members volunteer our time and money to the group,” Nunley says.

“We are hoping the Wilmington community will help us find and fund welcoming and accepting activities for the kids.”

Wilmington Pride Youth Group meetings are held every Thursday night from 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in an undisclosed location.

Anyone interested can contact Susan Graffius at DRE@uufwilmington.org, or send a text message to TR Nunley at 910-538-0234 for more information.

Currently, the group has a Go Fund Me account to contribute to. All monies go toward the kids’ activities throughout the summer (www.gofundme.com/wp-youth-group-summer-adventures).

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Discussions within the group cover a wide range of topics. Some can be intense and empowering. “Topics have been about selfharm, how kids are treated at school, and how the LGBTQIA community is portrayed in the media,” Nunley describes.

The focus isn’t entirely on the troubling aspects of teenage life, either. Other topics can be lighthearted, whether discussing TV shows, anime, manga, or music. The open dialogue keeps inclusivity alive and ensures no one is left out of any conversation. With potentially alienating subjects like religion, the group reaches out to community members to help foster a sense of belonging.

“We had three different local faith leaders on a panel [during one meeting],” Nunley explains, “and they spoke about how welcoming and affirming their congregations are for the LGBTQIA community. [They] gave kids tips on how to approach religious family members who condemn this community.”

Nunley makes it clear the message for the group is not “us versus them”—rather “us.”

They encourage allies to share perspectives and introduce teens to community organizations facing similar concerns. Their most recent outing was a showing of “The Laramie Project” at Big Dawg Productions’ Cape Fear Playhouse (see review page 17).

“The children didn’t know who Matthew Shepard was or the significance behind his

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ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

First Sat. of June, July, Aug., Sept. and Oct., 10am4pm. Outdoor: $15, every 10x10. Indoor: $20. every 10x10. Make RSVP today. Food vendors welcome.

American Legion Post 167, 16660 Hwy US 17, Hampstead. Download: ncalpost167.org.

ARTISAN MARKET

Historic Downtown Marketplace (Marketplace) each Sunday, 10am-3:30pm through Oct. in Riverfront Park. Local artists bring an amazing shopping experience to downtown Wilmington, right on the water in the heart of downtown with art, music, crafts

and more. As the Marketplace continues to grow, it becomes an economic contributor to the downtown providing locals and tourist alike with a unique shopping option and a valuable downtown experience. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

KURE BEACH MARKET

Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods at the Kure Beach Market. Held throughout summer months on Tues., 8am - 1pm at Ocean Front Park, through Aug. 29, excluding July 4. 105 Atlantic Ave.

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY

June 14, 10am: The Lower Cape Fear Chapter of the SAR in coordination with the Stamp Defiance

refreshments. $5 at the door—good for all three Chapter, DAR, Oakdale Cemetery and Boy Scout days—and includes a raffle ticket (kids 12 and unTroop # 232 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony der are free). The Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th at the flag pole of Oakdale Cemetery on Flag Day. St., corner of Campbell and North 4th streets. ParkPublic is welcome to attend. If you would like to coning in our North Fourth neighborhood is free. Retribute a flag for proper retirement, please drop-off becca Harrelson at rebecca@brooklynartsnc.com. flags for retirement at the cemetery office which is located at 520 North 15th St. (910) 762-5682.

BOMBERS BEERFEST ON THE RIVER June 17, 1pm: Bombers Beerfest On The River will SPRING FLEA AT BAC be a gathering of 40 plus Breweries with unlimited June 16, 3-9pm; June 17, 10am-5pm; June 18, sampling, bands, food trucks, local vendors, and noon-5pm: Spring Flea at BAC is the “ultimate vinbeer enthusiasts to celebrate the artisanship of craft tage flea” w/ dozens of vintage vendors from around beer. Held on Pier33, perched on the water located the region—with a wide array of vintage, retro, anin the Port City Marina (10 Harnett St.) it will be sure tique, and upcycled treasures—and tons of fun. to provide an unforgettable experience benefiting Food trucks feeding the crowds, a coffee shop in a fantastic cause. This event will raise funds for the courtyard, and the BAC cash bar serving liquid NHRMC Foundation and the patients of Zimmer Cancer Center. Discounted tickets available In Store at Bombers Bev Co., 108 Grace St. www. bombersbevco.com BEST OF VARSITY AWARDS

June 20, 6-9pm: Carolina Panthers Linebacker Luke Kuechly will be the featured guest speaker at the inaugural Best of StarNewsVarsity awards dinner on June 20 and will help StarNews Media honor top high school athletes from across Southeastern NC. Presented by StarNews Media and sponsored

by Carolina Sports Medicine and New Hanover Regional Medical Center, the event honors the top athletes from 21 sports played in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender as well as parts of Columbus, Bladen and Duplin counties. Awards also will be presented to the Outstanding Player of the Year in each sport, as well as Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year, among others. Open to family, friends and general public. Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St. General admission tickets: $50, dinner, awards ceremony and presentation by Luke Kuechly. www.

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ILM TECH STARTUP CRAWL

June 20, 6pm: Tech Talent South Startup Crawl, a tour featuring amazing startups. Learn about what they do and how these companies got started, build connections and get some free goodies all while enjoying drinks after work.Company lineup: Elite Innovations (225 S. Water St.), Untappd and JOMO (21 S. Front St.), and Ironclad Brewery (115 N. 2nd St.).

Free to attend, just RSVP. Parking: Free on the street after 6pm or the Market Street parking garage. After party at Ironclad. jessica@techtalentsouth.com. IDs will be checked.

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June 21, 4:30pm: Fun, new social group for Independent young adults with any type of disability between the ages of 18 and 30! Group will meet at the dRC office as well as other fun venues in the community for special events. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and have fun in a safe, relaxed atmosphere. Helpful information will be shared to support having fun in Wilmington on a fixed budget.

To join the group or to request additional information please contact Jennifer Overfield: 910-815-6618 or Jennifer.Overfield@drc-cil.org. disAbility Resource Center, 140 Cinema Drive, Ste. C

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charity/fundraisers BIG BUDDY FUNDRAISER

June 16, 6pm: The Cape Fear Volunteer Center would like to invite you to an evening of fun-raising at the Lazy Pirate. There will be music, dancing, volleyball, corn hole, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and more! Proceeds benefit the Big Buddy Program. For over 50 years Big Buddy of the Cape Fear has been providing positive role models and quality learning experiences for the under-served children of the Cape Fear Region. Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd.

GOOD HOPS 5K BEER RUN

June 17, 8am: This 5k(ish) beer run will start at Good Hops Brewing and run through the trails in Carolina Beach State Park. Registered runners should receive an official T-shirt and official Good Hops 5k Beer Run pint tumbler. Runners over 21 years old will receive a ticket good for one pint of tasty Good Hops beer. Dog and stroller-friendly event! Benefiting the Friends of Pleasure Island State Parks; lots of awards and prizes. Good Hops: 811 Harper Ave., CB.

RESCUE FEST

June 17, noon: A day of beer, music, art, fun, and festivity to help save homeless cats! All proceeds benefit All 4 Cats, local 501c3 cat rescue. Live music from Kyle Lindley, Chasing Opal, Cara Schauble, and Jared Cline. Lots of local artists and merchants City’s best food trucks. Fun games, silent auction, face painting, cats, and more. Come help save homeless cats and have a ball doing so. No cover. Family-friendly event.

Fermental, 7250 Market St.

ZOMBIE NIGHT

June 17, 6:30pm: Battle House Laser Tag turns into

a zombie apocalypse and wasteland where you— the remaining survivors—will have to fight against the zombie outbreak. Players are split into red and blue teams. Mission takes a different approach and both teams must work together to fight off the zombie outbreak and save the city from a complete zombie takeover. Only 22 tickets will be sold per battle time. Game times are reduced slightly from our typical weekend battles. Start times: 6:30pm, 7:45pm, 8:55pm and 10:05pm. Fundraising event for our volunteer zombie actors from GoreDolls helps them raise funds for their next project. Portion of proceeds will be donated. www.battlehouseilm. com. 910-434-5544 or info@battlehouseilm.com.

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music/concerts KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park from 5-7pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of May through October. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

Downtown Sundown Concert Series, presented by Outdoor Equipped, runs each Friday night through Sept. 1. Free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and touring bands. Food, beer and wine available for sale. Outside beverages, food, coolers and dogs are prohibited. Rain or shine, so check Facebook for updates.

Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

LELAND SPRING CONCERT SERIES

Thurs., 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our concert series and be prepared to dance! Bring a blanket/lawn chair, beverages and your friends and

family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food!

No smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr. 208 ARMY BAND CONCERT

June 17, 7pm: The 208th Army Band is returning to Kure Beach for a performance on Saturday, June 17th from 7-9 pm at the Ocean Front Park stage.

Everyone is welcome; bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

performances benefit Actor Appreciation Night.

The Shakespeare Youth Company kicks off its 13th season performing “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Shakespeare’s timeless comedy of magic, mystery, fantasy, and imagination. Performances are staged; Mon.-Thurs., June 12-15, and Tues.Thurs.. June 20-22 at 8 pm. Picnic or enjoy a snack from concession. Gates at 6:30pm. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr. Rain or shine; bring an umbrella and a towel. 910-3992878. www.capefearshakespeare.com.

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“The Real Celia: Aging Like a Fine Box of Wine”

by Celia Rivenbark, directed by Beth Swindell. through July 22, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm; doors, 6pm. Tickets $18-$42; show only or dinner ticket, served with three-course meal. Celia Rivenbark is back with a new hilarious show for the summer written specifically for the TheatreNOW stage.

This time it really is all about the “real” Celia. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

June 15, 8:30am: Ridiculous stunts, adult comedy magic, wild juggling, dancing girls, advanced fire eating, and the most fun touring burlesque dancer the country has to offer: Scarlett Storm. Recently featured on America’s Got Talent, Wife Swap, Franc’es Got Talent, Modify, American Horror Story, and others. Also performed and toured with with Funny or Die’s Oddball tour with Dave Chappelle, Louis CK, Hannibal Buress, and Flight of the Conchords, Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare, Splipknot’s Knotfest, Coney Island Rock’n’Roll road Show, Troma, Warped Tour, and others. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

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CAPE FEAR SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN

25th summer season of Wilmington’s annual freeto-the-public Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green festival, in association with the City of Wilmington.

“As You Like It “is Shakespeare’s light-hearted satire on the popular genre of the pastoral romance.

It contains many of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters. Performances are staged each weekend at 8pm, Thurs.-Sun., through June 25. Thurs.

June 17, 1pm: All children, except one, grow up...

Recorded live at London’s National Theatre, a high-definition copy of the performance screens at UNCW. When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it. In return, she is invited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell the fairy, Tiger Lily and the vengeful Captain Hook await. A riot of magic, music and make-believe ensues. A delight for children and adults alike, Sally Cookson directs this wondrously inventive production. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

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June 15-18, 7pm: 17th annual festival. Short and feature films from around the world. 15 movies from June 18, 3pm: In honor of Father’s Day this month’s NC, including Wilmington. Drama, comedy, family, Page to Stage theme is “Immense Joy and Broken documentary, horror and more. Q&A with filmmakHearts.” Penny Kohut offers “Heart bypass, or Byers following each screening. The festival ends with passed Heart?”—a family faces mortality and moralThe Wilmington Film Awards that honors the best ity in the wake of the patriarch’s heart surgery. Ken films in 10 different categories. Individual screenVest will have a scene from “Inside Job”—a father ings are $15. Film Awards ceremony is $15. All deep in denial over his son who died of a heroin Access passes are $55. A complete schedule can overdose. Marc Matney’s “Growing Up” is about be found at www.capefearfilm.org. Hannah Block a young man and his troubled relationship with Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. his Army Colonel father. And Joshua Drew offers “3 Guys Walk Into a Bar”, about some young men who could use the discipline and wisdom of a loving father. www.facebook.com/pagetostageunlimited?_ rdr=p. Series of staged readings of original, locallywritten works offer a mix of comedy and drama with DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM June 16-17, 7pm/9:30pm: Originally from Seattle, a different theme ea. mo. at Cameron Art Museum, Jak Knight is an LA-based stand-up, writer, and 3201 S. 17th St. performer. He was named a 2014 Comedy Central Comic to Watch, and a 2015 New Face at the JFL Festival in Montreal, has performed on Comedy Central’s The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, @ Midnight, and the upcoming third season of Adam LELAND MOVIE SERIES Devine’s House Party. He was also a writer for LuSat. 8:30pm: Join us in the park and watch a family cas Bros Moving Co. Jak performed at the main movie under the stars. Bring a blanket, your lawn stage of 2015’s Oddball Comedy Festival headchairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets lined by Amy Schumer and Aziz Ansari, and on the or alcohol. Smoking is prohibited on Town Property. road has opened for various stand-ups including Concessions will be available for purchase. June Joel McHale, Eric Andre, Moshe Kasher, and Dave 17, The Lego Batman Movie. Leland Municipal Chappelle. Most recently, Jak wrapped on a pilot Park, 102 Town Hall Dr. with Al Madrigal for Comedy Central. Dead Crow MOVIE MONDAY Comedy Room, 265 N. Front Street Beat the heat and catch a free film on selected OPEN MIC Monday afternoons this summer at the Northeast The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (exLibrary. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or cept cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and CF INDEPENDENT FILM FEST runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, PAGE TO STAGE

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COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

HAPPILY NEVER AFTER

June 15-17, 8pm: Pineapple-Shaped Lamps, debuts “Happily Never After,” an all-new sketch comedy show parodying anything and everything Disney! Nothing is sacred, as they mock and lampoon everything from “Freaky Friday” to “Peter Pan”! Ruth & Bucky Stein Theater, Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Stars Holly Cole Brown, Wesley Brown, Jamie Davenport, Alex Denning, Jessica Gift, Emily Gomez, Ben Henson, Chris Lewis, and Jordan Vogt.

The show is directed by Wesley Brown. $10-$15: www.thalianhall.org.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

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

ALL NIGHT DANCE PARTY

June 17, 10pm: Port City Shakedown are an energetic, six-piece party/dance band performing at Wild Wing Cafe in Wilmington, NC. Covers include everything from Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, to Stevie Wonder and more. Bring your dancing shoes cause this will be a dance party fo sho! Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

art FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

FULL FRONTAL

Showcases the naked human body in all sizes, media, and interpretations. Through an uncensored celebration of the nude form, we ask why the human body is still considered taboo by many, and discuss where the line—if there is a line—of nudity is drawn in the art world. Exhibition on display through July 31. Kristen Crouch: WabiSabiWarehouseILM@ gmail.com/910-398-7893. 19 N 9th St.

NATURAL MILLIEU

Wilma W. Daniels Gallery presents Natural Milieu: An Altered Point of View, Recent Works and New Genre Collaborations by Janette K Hopper, through June 23, with closing reception, 6-9pm, during June’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Also a panel discussion and Q&A entitled “Perspectives on Overpopulation, Loss of Biodiversity and Stewardship” on Wednesday June 14 from 4-6pm with science and artistic representatives. This deeply layered and varied show expresses Hopper’s love of the sea and forest through projections, oil paintings,

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multimedia prints, sounds, a collaborative panel discussion and 3-D installations. www.janettekhopper. com. 200 Hanover St. www.cfcc.edu/danielsgallery.

MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone.

Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks 6-9 pm on the 4th Friday ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

A SHOW OF HANDS

Hands say as much about a person as a face does, as a body type does, as a personality does. Do you agree? Come check out Anna Mann’s first photography show. The theme is, well, hands. These black and white portraits show a wide range of personalities from all around the Port City. A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

RUTH AVA LYONS

New exhibition “Oceanic Alchemies” can be seen at Expo 216 from now through the end of our Ocean Plastic exposition (July 31). Lyons took the original photographic images of a degraded coral reef at the Great Barrier Reef/Australia, where she was an Artist in Residence at Heron Island Research Station. She then put color back into the images digitally and applied mixed media, which symbolically resuscitated the coral to its original, vibrant state.

Expo 216, 216 N Front St.

ARTHIVE FEATURED FIVE”

With creative displays and installations. The Featured Five: Darren Mulvenna, Gaeten Lowrie Lance Strickland, Brigitte Hunn, Jahde Justad and Nick Mijak with his studio debut! Art Hive Gallery and Studio, 122 S Front St.

ELEMENTS OF CREATION

New Art by Brian Evans, Georgeann Haas, and Judy Hintz Cox.” View Brian’s large sculptural ceramics; Georgeann’s acrylic paint, collage, and mixed media on paper; and Judy’s oil paint and mixed media on canvas. Violinist, Shirley Lebo will play. Refreshments will be served. Exhibit continues through July 29. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

LET IT BE: ART BY JUDY HINTZ COX

June 14, 6-8pm, PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market St. Art in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner with CHECKER CAB productions and Pin Point Restaurant to feature the original art of Judy Hintz Cox including oil and mixed media on canvas. Art exhibit continues through Aug. 21. www.aibgallery. com. Amy Grant, 910-484 885-3037 or grantamyn@ gmail.com.

I SPY: ART BY NAOMI JONES

Art exhibit opening Thursday, June 15, 6-8pm, at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St. Art in Bloom Gallery is delighted to partner with Checker Cab productions and Platypus & Gnome Restaurant to feature the enchanting acrylic paintings of Naomi Jones. The art exhibit continues through August 21. Amy Grant at 484 885 3037 or grantamyn@ gmail.com.

museums/education CAMERON ART MUSEUM

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The four nationally and internationally renowned artists in Beyond the Horizon all aim to explore natural phenomena while challenging perception in the viewer. Lin’s artwork interprets the world through a modern lens, using technological methods to visu-

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alize and convey the natural environment; Fernández work delves into the psychology of looking and she is often inspired by rethinking the meaning of landscape and place; Mitcham’s work with animation began with his desire to incorporate time into a painting; Parsons’ work explores the distortion and textual qualities of video projection in intersection with clay. • “From the Fire” (on view through Aug. 27) feat. Rick Beck, John Littleton, Pablo Soto and Kate Vogel celebrates the 55th anniversary of the studio glass movement, the influence of Littleton and the current innovative processes in contemporary glass.

• Landscapes From the Collection: Our relationship to the land has inspired artists for centuries. Ranging from 1855 to 2002 the fourteen artworks from CAM’s permanent collection in Landscapes from the collection illustrate the varied styles and lasting influence of nature within the fabric of our shared cultural landscape. On view in conjunction with Beyond the Horizon, this exhibition features the artwork of John Beerman, Elliott Daingerfield, Francis Speight, Richard Stenhouse, Anthony Thieme and William Aiken Walker. Also on view is contemporary work on loan from San Francisco artist Daniel Kilpatrick.• CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

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

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy.

See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

LATIMER HOUSE

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

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water St. 910762-1669. capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

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

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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

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

Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their alwayshungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action. 2017: Summer Show, Jun. 24; Back to School Show, Aug. 19; Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St.

SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3 to 6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington.

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a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut St. STORY EXPLORERS

CAM, every Thurs., 10-10:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gallery exploration and an art project! georgia@cameronartmuseum.org for more info.

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FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library! Informal hour where young kids and parents/caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room at 910-798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd program. Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts.

Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

DISCOVERY LAB

2:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm: Free for members or with GA. Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

SUMMER POP-UPS

Offered 11am-2pm; free for members or with general admission. Discover science and history in the Museum galleries at this drop-in program. Summer Pop-ups offer quick activities that are designed to encourage discovery through play and hands-on learning. Admission is free for members or with general admission. Parental participation is required.

Programs are approximately 20-30 minutes with a new theme each week. Free for members or with GA. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

KURE BEACH STORYTIME BY SEA

June 14, 10am: Characters from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea at Ocean Front Park for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls, as well as time for photos with the Princesses.

This free event is held Wednesday mornings from 10-11:30am, June 14-August 30. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

LEGO ROBOTS

June 14, 10am: Families of young engineers and scientists will work together and bring LEGOs to life!

Staff will explain how to use kid friendly programming tools to build and program your first robot.

Free program for children aged 5-7 years old and requires an adult helper for each two kids. Space is limited at this program and registration is required: http://libcal.nhclibrary.org/event/3237968 or 910798-6303. Susan DeMarco at sdemarco@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6352. New Hanover County Public Library, 201 Chestnut St. Also takes place June 17, 1pm, at Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

TIE-DYE CRAFTS

June 14, 2pm: Pleasure Island Library invites kids ages 5 to 12 to drop in weekly for an activity, craft, or special presentation. On June 14 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a craft activity, making tie dye prints and tie dye butterflies!

Programs are free, but reg. rqd. because space is limited. Registration opens 4 weeks in advance of each program, on the calendar at www.nhclibrary. org or 910-798-6385. Miss Meaghan at mweiner@ nhcgov.com/910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

SUMMER READING AND LEARNING FEST

June 17, 10am: Cape Fear Circus Arts Studio and the 208th Army Band are the headline performers at New Hanover County Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival to kick off summer reading and learning activities for kids and families. The free festival will take place in Story Park on the corner of Third and Chestnut Streets, outside the Main Library. Ongoing activities at the festival will include bubbles, crafts, and water play. Kids can pick up summer reading bags with reading logs, stickers, bookmarks, a list of special summer events, and coupons. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re welcome to pack a picnic lunch, or buy lunch from the CG Dawgs food cart. Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@ nhcgov.com. 910-798-6379. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

SKY QUEST: ORIGINS OF LIFE

June 16, 3pm: Free for members of with general admission. Step inside the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital planetarium and enjoy a special film every Friday afternoon all summer long. All ages. Space is limited. Adult participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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June 19, 10am: New Hanover County 4-H presents this free program for kids ages 6 to 12. Participants will learn about healthy food choices and enjoy taste tests. Space is limited and registration is required for this free program. Register on the calendar at http://libcal.nhclibrary.org/event/3217596 or 910798-6393. Outreach Librarian Susan DeMarco at sdemarco@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6352. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd. June 20, 10am, at Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. June 21, 10am, NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd. June 21, 2pm, New Hanover County Public Library, 201 Chestnut St.

LEGO CHALLENGE

June 20, 10:30am: Kids ages 5-10 will complete a new Lego challenge each month, working on their creations alone or in a small group. Bring your imagination! Legos provided. Free but space is limited and registration is required. Reg. opens 4 weeks before its date: www.nhclibrary.org or 910798-6393. Miss Moe in the Myrtle Grove Library Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room, at 910-798-6393 or mweinman@ nhcgov.com. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ACTING CLASS

June 20, 2pm: Kids ages 7 to 10 are invited to play interactive improv games and learn basic theatrical concepts and acting skills at this free program series. Besides being fun, participating in improv games has been proven to promote confidence, collaboration and creativity! Free group meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons, June 20-July 18, except for July 4. Participants donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to attend every class, and they should register for each class they want to attend because space is limited. Re. opens 4 weeks in advance: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6373. Jaimie Harwood at jharwood@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6373. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

RPG QUEST FOR TEENS

June 20, 3pm: Teens who love playing Dungeons and Dragons or Magic: The Gathering, and teens who want to investigate what role-playing games (RPG) are all about, this free session is for you! Experts from Cape Fear Games will run the games, and young people playing at all levels, from newbies to dungeon masters, are welcome. In a roleplaying game, players take the roles of characters in a story that develops as the game goes along.

RPG playing builds imagination, listening, and narrative skills. Space is limited, reg.: http://libcal.nhclibrary.org/event/3327484. Librarian Pam Penza: ppenza@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6372. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

DROP-IN CRAFTS

June 21, 10am: Families with kids are invited to get creative in the Main Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room on June 21. Miss Julie is cleaning out her craft supply cabinets! Drop in anytime between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon and see what you can make with the wide variety of supplies that will be available for use in the room. Free family activity and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to register. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Librarian Julie Criser at 910-798-6303 or jcriser@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

SEWING AND CIRCUITS

June 21, 3:30pm: Explore crafting with LED lights!

Create a wearable, light-up felt pin and learn how to incorporate conductive thread and LEDs into craft projects. Instruction and materials provided.

No previous sewing/crafting knowledge required.

Ages 8-12. Adult participation is required. Space limited. Pre-registration required. Sponsored by a Cape Fear Museum volunteer. Reg.: www.capefearmuseum.com/programs/workshop-sewingcircuits. Free. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. This is a narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area. 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

MASONBORO 1-HOUR CRUISE

Wed., 12:30pm: Narrated cruise of Masonboro Island. Masonboro Island is the largest marine sanctuary in the Cape Fear region. It is home to both endangered plant and animal species. $25 per passenger. Reservations required. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

YOUTH STRENGTH TRAINING & CONDITIONING

A program offered to middle and high school athletes to help them stay in shape during the off season. Participants will be taught the proper form

when it comes to speed and resistance training with an emphasis on injury prevention. This program is designed to help young athletes become quicker, stronger, and faster. The summer is a pivotal time for athletes to develop and perfect their craft. Designed for serious athletes that are looking to gain a competitive edge by outworking the competition.

The program will be led by former college/professional athletes. Mon/Wed, June 12 - Aug. 16, 9:3010:30am. Ages 13-17 (Entering grades 7-12). Fee: $108 WB residents/$144 non-residents. Drop-In: $10 WB residents/$12 non-residents. Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr. FATHER’S DAY HOT DOG CRUISE

June 18, noon: Join us to help celebrate fathers everywhere! Treat them to hot dogs, catered by Bon Apetite, and a drink from the bar while we cruise along the Cape Fear River. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St

classes HARBOR CRUISE

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

RSVP rqd. $15-$25. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

CAPE FEAR YOGA

River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear kids yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Heidi

Thompson. Classes are $10 per person and are Sun., from 10-11am. Space is limited and reservations are required. Message or call 910.763.3380 to reserve your spot todayRiver to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., ste. 1A. PAPERMAKING CLASSES

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and website. • Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St.

CAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT

Fri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting gallery artist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes are $40/person.

Class will be held 6-8pm. Includes two glasses of wine or beer, a gorgeous view and a finished painting for you to take home. Space is limited and reservations are required. 910.763.3380 to reserve your seat today. www.capefearpaintandwine.weebly. com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without. River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A

SUNRISE BEACH YOGA

Make every Thursday morning special with an all levels oceanfront yoga practice. Sand, Sun, & Sea unite with Body Mind, & Soul. Sunrise Ocean Yoga Flow at Ocean Front Park, Thurs., 7:30-8:30am, June 1-Aug. 31. $10 per class; $2 mat rental fee.

Instructor: Tamara Cairns. 105 Atlantic Ave.

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June 15, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolina offers this free informational clinic for people filing divorce actions. Please preregister on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6301. Participants at clinic will learn the requirements for filing a simple divorce action in NC, and how to complete the paperwork necessary to represent themselves in court. They will receive an information packet. A brief question and answer session with a virtual attorney will conclude each clinic. Natasha Francois: 910-798-6306 or nfrancois@nhcgov.com.

POWER YOGA

Join us for power yoga on Sundays at Capt’n Bill’s, 3pm. Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own mat. 4240 Market Street

REIKI SHARE

June 19: We invite you to join us for our monthly Reiki Share. We, Sami and Agnes, and our Reiki Master students will be offering Reiki to anyone who walks in between 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Give yourself the gift of energy balancing and deep relaxation. All welcome. Pay what you can at the door. HARMONY: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 3504 North Kerr Ave.

YOGA IN THE PARK

June 20, 11:30am: Stretch, strengthen, and relax on the park lawn! Families are invited to have fun in Story Park next to Main Library this summer, on Tuesdays after regularly scheduled storytimes. No registration is necessary for this free activity.For in-

formation about children’s activities at Main Library contact Librarian Julie Criser at jcriser@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943 or jason. clamme@lcfh.org.

PERSPECTIVES

June 14, 4pm: “Panel: Perspectives on Overpopulation, Biodiversity and Stewardship” consists of artists, scientists and volunteers who are closely connected with nature and all have a personal love of the world. Together we will strive to identify the most pressing concerns for this earth and through an open discussion with you, the audience, present solutions, inspiration and responses so that all of us can be forces for change. CFCC, Union Station Auditorium (U-170), 411 N. Front St.

SUMMER READING AND LEARNING FEST

June 17, 10am: Cape Fear Circus Arts Studio and the 208th Army Band are the headline performers at New Hanover County Public Library’s festival to kick off summer reading and learning activities for kids and families. Free festival will take place

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in Story Park on the corner of Third and Chestnut sts., outside the Main Library. Ongoing activities: bubbles, crafts, and water play. Kids can pick up summer reading bags with reading logs, stickers, bookmarks, a list of special summer events, and coupons. Pack a picnic lunch, or buy lunch from the CG Dawgs food cart. Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6379.

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June 18, 2pm: Writer, farmer, activist, and zinester Trace Ramsey makes his triumphant return to Old Books on Front St with his new nonfiction collection, “All I Want To Do Is Live.” Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

KURE BEACH TURTLE TALK

June 19, 7pm: Join the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project at the Ocean Front Park Pavilion on Mondays (through 8/28) at 7 pm for an engaging educational discussion about our local nesting sea turtles. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

reg. begins at 6pm. Arrive early for event reg. Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D. BIRTH CIRCLE

Every 3rd Sat. come for our Birth Circle, something always different every month. Check out website for more details of what we have in store this month & exact time of each event! www.thebumpandbeyond.com. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM

We explore God using the methods and guidance of Moses, Jesus, the prophets and a rich sampling of delightful saints including Theresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas. We will meet twice a month for fellowship, poetry, instruction in spiritual practices, group meditations and playful spiritual fun. First and third Sundays of each month, 2pm.

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Every Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hosted weekly by Angela Pollock and most Mondays with Darien Brooks. This will give adults with or without disabilities an opportunity to work on social skills in a typical, relaxed environment. Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St.

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play.

Standard format. $6 fee paid towards prize support for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds. Event begins at 7pm,

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and are open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. If you have questions or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you.

La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothersto-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

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following locations each week: Mon., 10am-2pm, at Ogden Park ball fields; Wed., 10am-2pm at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex in the Farmers’ Market field by the recycle center; Fridays at Carolina Beach Mike Chappell Park (in the south side of the park across from the tennis courts), 10am-2pm.

WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Youth & Adult Classes available. Adults meet Tues/ Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:457:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class!

Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge.

Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

Thurs., 6pm: Join the Wilmington Board Game group and the Wilmington Board Game Meetup group for a night of Board Games and more. No experience necessary. Bring your own game or select one from our free Demo Library. www.facebook. com/groups/CFGBoardGames. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

ST. PAUL’S

Fourth Wed. of every month at 5:30 p.m. for Taizé, an ecumenical sung and silent participatory prayer service designed to achieve a contemplative state through music, song, and silence. • Midweek Holy Eucharist: Every Wed. at 12:10 p.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by community lunch (suggested donation, $5). • Choral Evenson every second Wed., followed by supper and Christian Formation discussion. Evensong is a sung service of evening prayer, psalms, canticles, and scripture readings. Ancient part of the Anglican tradition, ever renewing the soul. Sung by Choir of St. Paul’s. spechurch.com. 910-762-4578. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

2017 AZALEA GARDEN TOUR GRANTS

2017 Azalea Garden Tour Grant Application: Any non-profit in New Hanover County is eligible to apply for a grant from the Cape Fear Garden Club, Inc. Proceeds from the 2017 Azalea Garden Tour are used to fund grants for beautification, conservation, and education. Grant money may apply to plantings, soil additions or enhancements, and irrigation systems. Applications and guidelines are now available online at www.capefeargardenclub. org. The grant application must be postmarked by

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ARBOR TRACE APARTMENTS PARTY

June 15, 6pm: Grand opening to celebrate Arbor Trace Apartments with jazz music provided by Benny Hill, bubbly, and more! 2440 Salinger Ct.

TOASTMASTERS

June 15, 6:30pm: The Lamplighters Toastmasters of Wilmington will meet on Thursday June 1st and June 15th at 6:30pm in the New Hanover County Government Center Building. Meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of the month. Visitors and new members welcome. The group is actively seeking new members. Come learn leadership and public speaking skills in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment. Free. NH Government Center, 230 Government Center Dr. (off Racine)

ISLAND WELLNESS ANNIVERSARY PARTY

June 17, 10am: Celebrating 5 years since we opened the door to Island Wellness! Island Wellness is your healthy lifestyle hub in Carolina Beach.

Please join us for a fun customer appreciation day which will include: 10% off storewide, raffle prizes from our favorite vendors, free samples, live music, and fun! Come help us celebrate how far we’ve come and support the journey moving forward!

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FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY

Lower Cape Fear Chapter of the SAR in coordination with the Stamp Defiance Chapter, DAR, Oakdale Cemetery and Boy Scout Troop # 232 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony at the flag pole of Oakdale Cemetery on Flag Day, Wed. June 14, 10am. Public welcome to attend. If you would like to contribute a flag for proper retirement, please dropoff flags for retirement at the cemetery office, 520 N. 15th St. (910) 762-5682.

BATTLE HOUSE: FATHER’S DAY

June 16, 4:15pm: Dad’s play free with the [urchase of a kid’s ticket on Father’s Day weekend! Limited times: www.battlehouseilm.com. 910-434-5544/ info@battlehouseilm.com. Battle House: Tactical Laser Tag, 1817 Hall Dr.

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On the front lawn every Wed., 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a farmers’ market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home, hearth and garden. Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Vendors vary somewhat weekly. 10200 US Highway 17.

BEER BINGO

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NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Hump Day Happy Hour: 5-7 pm every Wednesday at NeMa Burger & Pizza Lounge! $5 Angus beef burgers and $2.50 16 oz Buds/Bud Lights. • Martini Tastings every Friday and Saturday, 4-8 pm. 5 tastings + one small order of NeMa Fancy Fries, $20/ person. NeMa Lounge & Eatery, 225 S. Water St. Chandler’s Wharf.

tours 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 St. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1282390

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and more. Indepth 90-minute tours are by appt: 910-619-4619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available. Foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as selfguided tours, which start at any time. Mondays is only self-guided tours.* Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees. Climb the stairs to

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the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture.

Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5 free. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St. HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. Market and Water sts. $12/adult, $5/child. (910) 251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of your 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-registration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com.

Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910794-1866. www.hauntedwilmington.com

HISTORY WALKING TOUR

A two-hour exploration of downtown Wilmington with author Dan Camacho! A $10 donation is suggested. www.bellamymansion.org or email info@bellamymansion.org with any questions. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

ANGEL TOUR

June 17, 10am: Summer Walking Tour Series. Historical Angel walking tour of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historian, Jan Wessell. Mrs. Wessell will take you on a tour of the many angels in the cemetery and explain the different meanings that adorn each beautiful sculpture. Tour lasts until noon. $15; tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N 15th St.

support groups TRANGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by licensed therapists in a private and safe location. Four free monthly support groups for parents and family, children and teens, young adults, and older adults. All are phone screened for safety. Group information is given at the time of the screening. Please contact Nova Swanstrom MA, LPA for more information. (910) 343-6890 x3009

WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: Wilmington Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and self-care. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School). Sue Graffius: dre@

uufwilmington.org).

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9pm at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected

by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

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

Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm.

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

COPING WITH DEATH OF A SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a no cost grief program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner. The group will meet through Wed. June 21, noon-2pm. Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Pre-reg. is rqd; (910) 796-7991. Get help with difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one through compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of our generous donors, these caring, no cost groups, camps and workshops are available to all. www.lcfh.org.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

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

Men and spouses welcome. Discussion/programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup.com.

910-792-9953.

EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

Sat, noon: Come chat with other pregnant mamas who are going through the same thing as you! Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding USA counselor, and Postpartum Doula, Jess Zeffiro will moderate a free Pregnancy Meetup Group. Expectant mothers are invited to pop into the group at any time to share their stories, ask questions, and connect with great area resources. Share your stories with each other and have any pregnancy and birth related questions answered in a supportive and caring environment. The Bump & Beyond, 8903 S. Kerr Ave.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

You have to admit salt looks like sugar and sugar resembles salt. This isn’t usually a major problem, though. Mistakenly sprinkling sugar on your food when you thought you were adding salt won’t hurt you, nor will putting salt in your coffee when you assumed you were using sugar. But such errors are inconvenient and can wreck a meal. You may want to apply this lesson as a metaphor in the coming days, Aries. Be alert for things outwardly seeming alike but actually have different tastes and effects.

I’ve given you a head’s up, you’ll recognize what’s happening as it occurs, and take full advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’ll never get access to the treasure that’s buried out under the cherry tree next to the ruined barn if you stay in your command center and keep staring at the map instead of venturing out to the barn. Likewise, a symbol of truth may be helpful in experiencing deeper meaning, but it’s not the same as communing with the raw truth, and may even become a distraction from it. Let’s consider one further variation on the theme: The pictures in your mind’s eye may or may not TAURUS (April 20-May 20) have any connection with the world outside your brain. It’s especially important Here’s a possible plan for the next 10 days: Program your smartphone to you monitor their accuracy in the coming days. sound an alarm once every hour during the entire time you’re awake. Each time the bell or buzzer goes off, you will vividly remember your life’s main SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) purpose. You will ask yourself whether or not the activity you’re engaged in Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to go gallivanting so heedlessly into the labyat that specific moment is somehow serving your life’s main purpose. If it is, rinth. Or maybe it was. Who knows? It’s still too early to assess the value of your literally, pat yourself on the back and say to yourself, “Good job!” If it’s not, experiences in that maddening but fascinating tangle. You may not yet be fully say the following words: “I am resolved to get into closer alignment with my able to distinguish the smoke and mirrors from the useful revelations. Which of soul’s code—the blueprint of my destiny.” the riddles you’ve gathered ultimately will bring frustration and which will lead you to wisdom? Here’s one thing I do know for sure: If you want to exit the labyGEMINI (May 21-June 20) rinth, an opportunity will soon appear.

Actress Marisa Berenson offers a line of anti-aging products that contain an elixir made from the seeds of a desert fruit known as “prickly pear.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The manufacturing process isn’t easy; to produce a quart of the potion re- Over the years I’ve read numerous news reports about people who have enquires 2,000 pounds of seeds. I see you as having a metaphorically similar gaged in intimate relations with clunky inanimate objects. One had sex with a challenge in the coming weeks, Gemini. To create a small amount of the bicycle. Another seduced a sidewalk, and a third tried to make sweet love to a precious stuff you want, I’m guessing you’ll have to gather a ton of raw picnic table. I hope you won’t join their ranks in coming weeks. Your longing is materials. And there may be a desert-like phenomena to deal with, as well. likely to be extra intense, innovative and even exotic, but I trust you will confine its expression to unions with adult human beings who know what they’re getting CANCER (June 21-July 22) into and who have consented to play. Here’s an old English word you might There are three kinds of habits: good, bad and neutral. Neutral habits are want to add to your vocabulary: “blissom.” It means “to bleat with sexual desire.” neither good nor bad but use up psychic energy that might be better directed into cultivating good habits. Here are some examples: a good habit CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) is when you’re disciplined about eating healthy food; a bad habit is watch- Your life in the coming days should be low on lightweight diversions and high in ing violent TV shows before going to bed, thereby disturbing your sleep; a top-quality content. Does that sound like fun? I hope so. I’d love to see you enjoy neutral habit might be doing Sudoku puzzles. My challenge to you, Cance- the hell out of yourself as you cut the fluff and focus on the pith . . . as you effirian, is to dissolve one bad habit and one neutral habit by replacing them ciently get to the hype-free heart of every matter and refuse to tolerate waffling or with two new good habits. According to my analysis of the astrological stalling. So strip away the glossy excesses, my dear Capricorn. Skip a few steps omens, cosmic forces will be on your side as you make the effort. if that doesn’t cause any envy. Expose the pretty lies, but then just work around them; don’t get bogged down in indulging in negative emotions about them.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

“Dear Dr. Astrology: Good fortune has been visiting me a lot lately. Many cool opportunities have come my way. Life is consistently interesting. I’ve also made two unwise moves that fortunately didn’t bring bad results.

Things often work out better for me than I imagined they would! I’m grateful every day, but I feel like I should somehow show even more appreciation.

Any ideas? —Lucky Leo.” Dear Lucky: The smartest response to the abundance you have enjoyed is to boost your generosity. Give out blessings.

Dispense praise. Help people access their potentials. Intensify your efforts to share your wealth.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Years ago, a fan of my work named “Paul” emailed to ask if I wanted to get together with him and his friend when I visited New York. “Maybe you know her?” he wrote. “She’s the artist Cindy Sherman.” Back then I never heard of Cindy. But since Paul was smart and funny, I agreed to meet. The three of us convened in an elegant tea room for a boisterous conversation. A week later, when I was back home and mentioned the event to a colleague, her eyes got big and she shrieked, “You had tea with the Cindy Sherman.”

She then educated me on how successful and influential Cindy’s photography has been. I predict you will soon have a comparable experience, Virgo: inadvertent contact with an intriguing presence. Hopefully, because

Before founding the American Red

Inventor, architect and author Buckminster Fuller lived to the age of 87. For 63 of those years, he kept a detailed scrapbook diary to document every day of his life. It included his reflections, correspondence, drawings, newspaper clippings, grocery bills, and much other evidence of his unique story. I would love to see you express yourself with that much disciplined ferocity during the next two weeks. According to my astrological analysis, you’re in a phase when you have maximum power to create your life with vigorous ingenuity and to show everyone exactly who you are.

You have a cosmic license to enjoy almost too much sensual pleasure. In addition, you should feel free to do more of what you love to do than you normally allow yourself. Be unapologetic about surrounding yourself with flatterers and worshipers. Be sumptuously lazy. Ask others to pick up the slack for you. Got all that? It’s just the first part of your oracle. Here’s the rest: You have a cosmic license to explore the kind of spiritual growth that’s possible when you feel happy and fulfilled. As you go through each day, expect life to bring you exactly what you need to uplift you. Assume the best service you can offer your fellow humans is to be relaxed and content.

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