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The New TV: Local filmies go viral with new Web series ‘Doraleous & Associates’

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We’re in an age of new media. Where TVs, newspapers and radios used to be at the forefront of info-gathering, whether for news or entertainment, today’s Internet tool creates a very large shift in how we educate ourselves otherwise. Locally, creators of the animated Web series, “doraleous & Associates,” have taken to new media, gathering many fans in a non-traditional way thanks to the show’s pick-up on escapistmagazine.com. read the interview with a host of funny, talented men of Hank and Jed Movie pictures on

pages 20-21, and check out new episodes of “doraleous & Associates” every Thursday.

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theatre update

We apologize to readers looking for Shakespeare on the Green and ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ reviews. Both will appear in next week’s paper, as Shakespeare on the Green got rained out on Sunday night, when Lisa Huynh attended for the assignment. Pick us up next week, wherein both shows will be highlighted!

EDITORIAL: Editor-in-ChiEf: Shea Carver intErns: Lisa Huynh, Andrew Zucchino, Madison Kiger, Alan Searcy, Natalie Price, Chris Faircloth and Leanne Hudson ChiEf Contributors: Adrian Varnam, Gwenyfar Rohler, Anghus Houvouras, Claude Limoges, Jay Schiller, Lauren Hodges, Tiffanie Gabrielse, Tom Tomorrow, Chuck Shepherd, Chirstina Dore, The Cranky Foreigner encore is published weekly, on Wednesday, by Wilmington Media. opinions of contributing writers are not necessarily the opinions of encore.

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“You guys heard about Al Gore and Tipper splitting up? Everybody is talking about it. Everyone’s blogging about this, and now there are reports online that his daughter and her husband are splitting up. I bet this is the one week where Al Gore wishes he didn’t invent the Internet.”—Jimmy Fallon “British Petroleum, they’re getting desperate, so here is what they are going to do to improve their public image: With every 100,000 gallons of oil that leaks, you get a free NFL team glass.”—David Letterman “It was on this day in 1934 the first Donald Duck cartoon premiered. He’s 76 years old. You’d think if America loved a 76-year-old guy with a hot temper so much, we would have elected John McCain.”—Craig Ferguson “The only commercial airline in Iraq, Iraqi Airways, folded this week. The CEO of Iraqi Airlines said the company could not survive

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4 live local campaign: Gwenyfar Rohler ponders the locavore movement and how her own eating habits already make up of 60 percent local food. 7 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd reports on news of the strange and odd.

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8 theater: Andrew Zucchino reviews local playwright Justin Cioppa’s ‘Catastropolis,’ now in production at Brown Coat Pub and Theatre on Grace Street. 10 music: Adrian Varnam looks into Americana soul with Mandolin Orange, playing Greenlight Lounge this week. 12-15 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town. 16 art: Lauren Hodges takes a look at a bill to be passed through Senate, regarding the inclusion of arts education in our schools. 17 gallery guide: Find out what exhibitions are hanging in our local art galleries. 20-23 film: Cutti Coltrane interviews the creators behind ‘Doraleous & Associates’; Anghus reviews the latest alien romantic comedy to hit the big screen, ‘Splice.’

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24 dining review: Shea Carver takes a bite from one of Carolina Beach’s best burgers at The Dive. 25-26 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide, and read about our featured restaurant of the week.

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28 books: Tiffanie Gabrielse interviews the author of soon-to-be-released ‘The Field Guide to Chicks of the United States.’ 29 business: Adrian Varnam gets the skinny on the latest take on office space at BuenaSpace, downtown. 30-35 calendar/’toons/crossword/ horoscopes/corkboard: Find out where to go and what to do about town with encore’s calendar; check out Tom Tommorow and encore’s annual ‘toons winner, Jay Schiller; do the Crossword, read your horoscope, and check out the latest saucy corkboard ads.

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Live Local. Live Small. Locavores and the tricky definitions of what’s considered ‘local’

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idal Creek, our community-owned co-operative health food store, hosts the Eat Local Challenge ‘10 throughout the month of June. This year Tidal Creek set up an interactive site, www.eatlocalchallenge.com, for our community to communicate and support each other during the challenge. Over the last few years, many have encountered the word “locavore.” It even made headlines when announced as the 2007 word of the year for the Oxford American Dictionary. Locavores are people who eat locally produced food. How one defines locally produced still remains up for debate. For some, it means food grown within 100 miles of said residence. This was codified in “The 100 Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating,” by Alisa Smith

by: Gwenyfar Rohler and J. B. Mackinnon. For others it means food from within a state or region. On the Tidal Creek interactive site, one will notice where different people are searching to find what their acceptable definition of “local food” is. Produce in America averages 1,500 miles a week in a truck, before it makes it to the market shelves. Just think about what that means for an average tomato: picked while green before spending days in a crate, in a hot truck. Compare that to a tomato picked in Pender County on Friday and brought to a local farmers’ market on Saturday. Besides the freshness and quality of the food, the carbon footprint is a fraction of the size—not to mention, the

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money stays local, too. As a Live Local torch-bearer, I spend a lot of time thinking about the locavore movement, but have hesitated committing to or calling myself a “locavore.” There are a lot of reasons, but to be honest, one of the big ones comes from my passionate relationship with avocados. I just am not sure that a life without avocados is one I am willing to live. I know, this sounds like people who say, “I could be a vegetarian, if I didn’t have to give up meat.” For me one of the advantages of the eat-local challenge site is to have an opportunity to see how other people in our community are wrestling with the definition of “local.” For example, coffee is not grown in North Carolina. Short of major modification and engineering, it is not going to be. But what about coffee roasted in Wilmington, bought from a Fair Trade cooperative? Is that a local food? Is bread baked by Great Harvest a local food? Technically, the wheat wasn’t grown here, but instead of baking the bread a two-day drive away and trucking it in, it was made here. Does that count? The purists of the locavore movement would say, “No! The wheat wasn’t grown here, so no.” Personally, I think it is a gray area that needs more consideration. I came to an interest in eating local through several different realizations and concerns in my life. I am, and have been, deeply concerned about my carbon footprint. I try, but do not always succeed, to mitigate it. I have a deep commitment to supporting our local economy, as evident from this column. In addition, I am a fan of the slow-food movement, a reaction to the fast-food idea that puts focus on eating intentionally. I came to that as a result of Jock’s work with farmers in third-world countries. Fair Trade is very real in our

house because it has a face, a name and a handshake. If local eating is about eating intentionally to invest in our economy, then I think Fair Trade is a component. Finally, in my steps to local consumption, came the realization that farm-fresh food tastes better. Locally made goat cheese by Nature’s Way farm tastes unbelievable! The milk and butter from Maple View Farm also proves beyond description! Tidal Creek’s site encourages novices to try to have five meals a week made from local ingredients. When I first encountered that idea, it was an off-putting one for me. Does that mean if I put avocados on a salad, the meal won’t be considered local? When I started thinking about all the locally produced foods we buy regularly, our diets are already local heavy. Depending on how we choose to define “local,” Jock and I are probably eating between 60 and 80 percent local at home. Not a bad beginning. Want to give it a try? Here is a simple first step: Go to a farmers’ market this week and buy something good to eat. It is as easy as that. The Riverfront Farmers’ Market, on Water Street, downtown, as well as the Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market takes place Saturday, from 8am to 1pm; Pine Valley Market’s Farm Fresh Saturdays take place from 8am to noon weekly through August; Poplar Grove holds their famers’ market on Wednesdays from 8am to 1pm; and Wrightsville Beach has one on Mondays from 8am to 1pm. Gwenyfar is the author of “The Promise of Peanuts: A real-life fairy tale about a man, a village, and the promise that bound them together.” Available at www.OldBooksonFrontSt.com, and profits benefit Jock Brandis’ life-changing work.

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LEAD STORY Catholic Youth Organization coach Michael Kman, 45, was charged in May with various misdemeanors regarding an alleged attempt over a several-month period to fix kids’ basketball games for Kman’s Our Lady of Lourdes church team in East Pennsboro Township, Pa. According to police, Kman sent multiple text messages to referees Jay and Jon Leader, offering them as much as $2,500 if certain games reached the “right outcome.” The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg has suspended Kman from coaching. In Kman’s day job, he is a financial consultant. Cultural Diversity In May, Britain’s Norfolk District Council banned the traditional barroom game of “dwile flonking” just as the inaugural “world championships” were to take place at the Dog Inn pub in Ludham, Great Yarmouth. The game, which some believe has been played since “medieval times,” calls on players to fling a beer-soaked rag from the end of a small stick toward the face of an opponent,

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and in the event the tosser misses the target two straight times, he must quickly down a half-pint of ale. The council called the game a “health and safety” problem. Among the unique dining experiences of the Beijing Zoo is the ability of patrons to view an exhibit of frolicking hippopotamuses and then step into the zoo’s restaurant and dine on such dishes as toe of hippopotamus. Also available: kangaroo tail, deer penis, ant soup and other delectables. Animal welfare activists condemned the dining experience, according to a dispatch in London’s Guardian.

Latest Religious Messages Virginia state inmate Kendall Gibson, who is serving 47 years for abduction and robbery committed at age 18, has spent the last 10 years in the prison’s “hole,” 23 hours a day in a cell “the size of a gas station restroom” (wrote an Associated Press reporter), not because he’s a danger to the prison population, but because he won’t cut his hair. Gibson is a Rastafarian and says his dreadlocks are devoutly authorized by the spiritual Lord, Jah. (A 1999 Virginia prison regulation requires ad-

ministrative segregation for long-hairs.) In May, in a news reverberation heard around the Arab world from the city of AlMubarraz, Saudi Arabia, as a “policeman” from the notorious Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice approached a young couple in public to demand the woman’s ID, the woman beat up the cop. Charges are pending against her, but women’s rights activists across the Muslim world are reporting the incident as a watershed moment, according to the Media Line (Middle East) news agency. Nelson Derbigney’s second wife, Laura, is a Hispanic Catholic, but the first wife has a court order that Nelson’s and her joint-custody son from that first marriage will be raised as an Orthodox Jew like his mother. That means that stepmother Laura must learn to create a strict kosher lifestyle when the son stays with his dad. (Said Laura’s lawyer, of the logical extension of the court order, if one substituted “fundamental Islam” for “Orthodox Judaism,” Catholic Laura might have to wear a burqa in public.)

Questionable Judgments Standing firm under severe local criticism, John Chianelli (the chief mental-health administrator of Milwaukee County, Wis.) has begun housing aggressive males and vulnerable females together in the same unit. Chianelli defended his decision with research showing that, in similar facilities, female patients provided a civilizing influence that reduced males’ propensities to violence at least males’ violence against other males. Bucket Lists: Patricia Edwards, 51, was arrested in Sanford, Fla., in March after being identified as the woman who walked into a Bank of America branch, handed over a robbery note and walked out with money. After being quickly nabbed, she explained: “There was no plan, no nothing, just impulse. I think everyone should have a list of things they want to do before they (die).” Still stuck on the Bucket List (until recently) of great-grandmother Rosemary Douglas was her regret that, at 81, she had still never collected child support payments for her son, who is now 60, from the “boy’s” father, Urban Joseph Grass, now 82. In a Los Angeles court filing in April, she claimed $50 per month from the date of the 1951 court order (totaling, including interest, $57,000). “A Brave Man’s Solution to Baldness” (read an April Toronto Star headline): Philip Levine, 28, working with artist Kat Sinclair, initially solved the problem of his “boring” shaved head by having her paint original murals on his dome, with the result that he became a star in the London (England) club scene. Since then, Levine has upgraded to painstakingly laying jewelry designs on his bald head, employing

hundreds of thumbtack-sized Swarovski crystals to create a “swooping, shimmery, rockabilly” dome that dazzles in the light. The crystals shed after about a day, creating the opportunity for more designs.

Fine Points of the Law Scottish TV personality Drew McAdam, a professional body-language reader who advises the “Five’s Trisha” talk show on whether guests with fabulous stories are telling the truth or not, was rejected for jury duty in May after being called by the Livingston Sheriff Court. (Obviously, at least one of the lawyers thought his side would have a better chance without an “expert” lie-detector evaluating witnesses.) Restaurateur Ted Bulthaup told WRTV in Indianapolis in May that he had finally convinced the Internal Revenue Service of a rare, “five-figure” income tax reduction based on years of unusual “disaster” losses. Bulthaup proved to the IRS that he was making good money until Conseco Fieldhouse was built in his downtown neighborhood (occupied 40 nights a year by the mediocre Indiana Pacers NBA team), which caused his business to fall off sharply. People With Issues Walter “Butch” Rubincan, 46, was charged in February in Newark, Del., as being a serial thief with perhaps a 20-year habit, specializing in men’s shoes. When not out taking things, Rubincan (who “kept to himself,” according to neighbors) is a medical technologist at two local hospitals, a part-time actor, and a one-time championship figure-skater. When police investigators first visited Rubincan’s home, they discovered 3,900 shoes in about 150 boxes and bags (along with a few more upscale items and stolen photographs of young men), and Rubincan finally admitted he needed help. Thinning the Herd Their Getaways Hit a Dead End: Noah Comer, 39, crashed his motorcycle and was killed as he tried to flee sheriff’s deputies in San Diego in January after allegedly stealing a pack of cigarettes from the AM/PM minimart. Gordon Wright, 58, and two associates were killed in January going the wrong way on Interstate 94 in a Detroit suburb after allegedly stealing $45 worth of Axe beauty products from a CVS store. (Police said they were not pursuing Wright but that he was merely in a hurry to get away.) A News of the Weird Classic (May 1998) British mechanical engineer John Tyrer told an audience at the annual meeting of the Institute of Physics in Brighton, England, in March (1998) that he and his colleagues were using lasers to design a more comfortable bra. “A breast imposes various load distributions ... and vibrational problems as the woman walks,” he said, and he criticized the “strap design” that “transmits the load to the wrong places.” According to Tyrer, the technology, “Electron Speckle Pattern Interfermometry,” analyzes the way a three-dimensional surface (like a bra) changes when a force is applied to it.

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Charmed ‘Catastropolis’: Amber Davis and her super-villians save the day

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uerilla Theatre’s charming production of “Catastropolis” began it’s second run at the Brown Coat Pub and Theatre on June 10th. Written by UNCW graduate Justin Cioppa, the eccentric play tests the boundary between the campy and the trite. If one read the script, he or she might think the performance would prove flimsy. The plot plays out overwhelmingly like one of Hollywood’s romantic-comedies. Nevertheless, the players stand tall, and all the clichés almost effortlessly pass as kitsch. Like the audience, Lucy, played by Amanda Young, a Guerilla Theatre veteran, finds herself in a quirky world of super-heroes and villains. The irony lies in the fact that it is much like our own. Though the villains persist that Lucy is different because she is “normal,” the primary characters themselves are villains who are pestered by their bosses, have relationship issues and struggle to make rent. The audience also gets an inside look into the bureaucracy of the super-hero world, where villains work to advance their careers by becoming a super-hero’s “nemesis.” The “Catastropolis” worn theme revolves around concealed identities, but it does not distract. A parallel can be drawn between what a “normal” or a supersomeone must hide. Naturally, due to a newfound honesty, revelations within the play end up safe; hence, the reference to the play’s romantic-comedy tendencies. Kameron Scott King does an excep-

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Catastropolis Brown Coat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace Street June 17 – 27, 8pm. Sundays, 3pm Tickets: $10 or $5 for students Dinner and a show: $20 RSVP: (910) 233-9914 tional job conveying these complications with identity. He successfully manages the villain Anonymous Gordon, a character devoid of villainous idiosyncrasies. Therefore, he shows himself the most dynamic. King’s talent makes the character work; he assiduously struggles through Gordon’s concerns with who they are and there circumstances in this baffling world. King, while maintaining the play’s light tone, also moves effortlessly from edgy to compassionate, to proud and beaten, to capriciously love-struck and tragically rational. While concerns with character might be the play’s focus, it fails to suggest why the play is successful. As Lucy, Young convinces us of her normality. She astounds by her control over character, especially considering the madness circling her onstage: a blatant man in undersized “lounging bust” titters; a handless “Dark Lord”

VILLANOUS TO THE BONE: Justin Cioppa’s rag-tag group of super-heroes bring a world of hilarity and sheer delight to stage in ‘Catastropolis,’ staged by Guerilla Theatre. Photo courtesy of Richard Davis.

(Charles Autten) with a poor Russian accent needs romantic advice; Yetti (Stephen Raeburn) blurts Freudian slips about relationships with domestic animals. Young’s

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normalcy generated hilarious interactions between insecure super-people. Various villains and heroes who do not live in the apartment also make memorable appearances. The duo of Phantom and Hunch, played by Chris Schatzle and Anna Gamel, appeals and enlightens. Schatzle plays the role as if Phantom was invoking the life of Shakespeare’s “Richard III.” His intensity, elevated language and accents contrast with the playful chortles of Gamel’s humpback. They produce the most amusing scenes. The actors in Guerilla Theatre’s “Catastroplis” tap into the underbelly of their respective characters with ease. Their work shines through consistently and professionally. More importantly, a fine chemistry takes it to the next level of success, especially thanks to the help of Amber Davis’ directorial debut. As evidence of her shrewdness, Davis interprets the humor instilled in “Catastropolis” exceptionally well, bringing the production to its full potential.

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t seems the most successful bands often have the most discernible chemistry. Like any sort of relationship, the core of creation and growth thrives on dynamic collaborations. For Chapel Hill duo Mandolin Orange, it’s the very basis for the band. “Our chemistry is really what motivated us to start playing and performing,” Emily Frantz says. When we first met each other, we would just sit in my living room and work out Andrew’s tunes or play old bluegrass tunes. It just came really easily, and I think that’s something we felt right away. And so did others.” What began as a byproduct of jam sessions almost a year and a half ago now has blossomed into a full-blown musical identity for her and partner Andrew Marlin. Drawing comparisons to the partnership of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Mandolin Orange make beautiful and intelligent folk music, with intriguing lyrics, excellent musicianship and haunting melodies. Seamless integration makes their music so spectacular, as two musicians morph into one unit, still preserving the integrity of the individual. “I think we click so well as a duo because we fulfill completely opposite roles, musically,” she says. “Andrew’s the poet; he’s

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RED, WHITE AND ORANGE: Often compared to the lovely Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, don’t miss the Americana sounds of Mandolin Orange playing this weekend at Greenlight. Photo by Gabriel Nelson, f/stop grooves photography

the songwriter. He comes up with these amazing poems and puts them to melodies. My favorite thing in the world is to sing harmonies and [play] instrumental parts that complete the songs that are already there. Playing with Andrew is the perfect outlet because he’s bringing amazing songs to the table, and I get to try to organize them and add to them.” Frantz understates her contribution out of modesty, perhaps, because the role she plays on the band’s debut full-length album, “Quiet Little Room,” is far from sidekick. Subtle and melodic, her string playing adds the perfect amount of texture, while her harmonies sound as she’s played duet with Marlin for decades. Together, they build a natural conversation.

“That was the whole connection from the beginning,” she says. “We never really talked about it or even realized it until we started doing interviews and talking to [others.] But those roles were there from the getgo. I think that’s what made playing together so easy.” Entirely self-recorded and produced, “Quiet Little Room” successfully captures the charm and ease the pair share in making music. What began as an addendum to their previously released EP, after months of studio time and the advancement of Marlin’s song catalog, the pair realized that a full-length album of brand-new material was shaping up. They took their time fleshing out the new music, and focused on bringing as much of their personalities to tape as they could. “In making the album, we had a lot of resources in front of us in terms of recording and equipment,” she says. “It really allowed us to be a lot more creative and laid-back in the studio. We didn’t have a production schedule or deadline, or anyone else telling us what to do or how to make things sound. It did make it harder sometimes, because we put more pressure on ourselves. It also allowed us to record songs over and over, and try lots of different approaches until we got it right.” Now, with their first album behind them, Mandolin Orange continue to move forward. There are moments when they bring a few extra musicians into the fold for performances, sometimes even toying with idea of keeping them on as a full band. Still, at their core will always be Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz. Their humble beginnings have become the essential building block to their top-notch partnership, career and a growing list of admirers. “It was really intimidating at first to branch out from our community, where we felt comfortable,” she says. “Now that’s getting easier and easier. Growing up in North Carolina and realizing how connected the communities are, you already know people in towns like Wilmington or Asheville, and you meet people there that you didn’t know. So, we’re just trying now to branch out more, but as long as we’re playing shows and supporting ourselves, we’re happy.”

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soundboard

a preview of tunes all over town this week

open mic w/ SeAn gerArD (9pm) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BiBiS eLLiSon AnD tim BLAcK —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 open mic w/ gAry ALLen —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Jeremy norriS —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 DJ FreDDy/KArAoKe (country) —Coconut Jacks; 5027 Market St., 202-8288 DJ p. FunK —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 eric AnD cArey B. —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 DJ Juice —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 piAno Show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 KArAoKe w/ DJ BiKer roB —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 80’S night! ALL vinyL DAnce pArty w/ DJ out o’ LucK (10pm) —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington KArAoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

KArAoKe —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 JAmeS JArviS & FrienDS (7pm-8pm), Jim AShLey’S open mic —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,910-763-1607 KArAoKe with BoB cLAyton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 nutt houSe improv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 open mic night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 JoSh BrAnnon BAnD —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647

THuRSDAY, juNE 17 open mic w/ gAry ALLen —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 DJ eyecon —Mansion on Market; 6317 Market St., 395-5028

LIVE MUSIC

Verandah Cafe Terrace Thursdays - 7-10pm

Sea PanS STeel DrumS

wed 6.16

karaoke night thurs 6.17

team trivia with

dj richtermeister fri 6.18

gary pfaff & the heartwells sat 6.19

live music with

jet 22

Photo... Scott Sain of Plane jane

,ANDFALL #ENTER s 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

910-256-3838 wildwingcafe.com

Gabby’s Lounge Fri., June 18

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DJ Stretch —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 AcouStic Duo, Brett JohnSon’S JAm —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 top 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ Don’t Stop —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 KArAoKe Kong —Orton Pool Room, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 DJ —Flat Eddie’s; 5400 Oleander Dr., 799-7000 open mic night —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 DJ compoSe —Port City Pub, 121 Grace St.; 251-3791 KArAoKe w/ Lori Beth —Griff’s Tavern @ George St.; 6320 Market St., 793-2628 FrieD Lot —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 KArAoKe w/ DJ Steve —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 DJ Big DADDy (country) —Coconut Jacks; 5027 Market St., 202-8288

117 Grace St. Downtown 910-763-3456 Downtown Wilmington’s Authentic Hookah Spot

JAmeS JArviS & FrienDS (7pm-8pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,910-763-1607 goggLez pizAno —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 pSeuDo BLue AnD the mAJeSticS, SoL Driven trAin —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Steven compton —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 Live muSic

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WEDNESDAY, juNE 16

—Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 DAnieL pAriSh —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 eLectric poppeD coLLAr puKA SheLL pArty —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 reiD hAnSon (6-8pm), DJ Scott JAmeS (8-11pm) —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-509-2026 JAh creAtion —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393

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Wiz Khalifa “This is history in the making”, Thursday at Soapbox!

the FuSticS —Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Blvd;

Call

791-0688

—Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900

458-2000 SeA pAnS

nutt Street open mic

—Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 BeAtS AgAinSt the worLD; hoSteD By eD

251-8500

e. ruger —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 wiz KhALiFA (pictureD), yeLA woLF —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

FAmiLy KArAoKe

—Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; DJ richtermeiSter —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 —Alfie’s, 2528 Castle Hayne Rd.; 251-5707 tom rhoDeS —Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St.; 251-1935

GRAND UNION PUB 1125 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 256-9133

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$2 FISH, CHX, OR BEEF TACOS, $3 CARIBBEAN BEERS, $3 WELL RUM DRINKS

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$7.77 FISH N’ CHIPS & $3 ENGLISH BEERS

56&4%": $2 tUeSDaYS

$.50 WINGS, $2 DOMESTIC BOTTLES, $2.50 WELL VODKA DRINKS

LIVE MUSIC

FRI. JUNE 18

mykel barbee

SAT. JUNE 19 l shape lot

8&%/&4%": bURgeR aND a beeR hUMp-DaY

FRIDAY & SAT acoustic live music on the outdoor back deck

5)634%": WiNe & piNtS

SUNDAY 1/2 price wine list TUESDAY Twosome Tuesday - 10% off entrees for two $5 Wine Feature WEDNESDAY Ladies Night - cheese and chocolate, $8/lady THURSDAY $25 four-course menu, $2.50 drafts and $6 martinis FRIDAY 70’s night - good vibes and great prices

BUY ANY BURGER, GET A DRAFT OR DOMESTIC BOTTLE

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WINE-6 CHOICES FOR $12/BOTTLE, $3 PINTS $1.50 HAMBURGER, CHEESEBURGER OR PORK SLIDERS

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138 South Front Street Downtown Wilmington

910.251.0433

Classy KaraoKe with Mandy Clayton

JaMes Jarvis & friends (7PM-8PM)

—Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001

—The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,910-763-1607

KaraoKe with BoB Clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 dJ Ced —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 KaraoKe —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 dJ “Mr lee� —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 firedanCe & druMs @ darK, dJ Mit PsytranCe (11PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 drew sMith Band —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434

dJ Country

—El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255

ron etheridge & Jason woolwine —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 dJ hood —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 dJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 sai Collins —Jamaica’s Comfort Zone, 417 S. College Rd.; 399-2867 dJ Ced —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 oPen MiC night —Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 dJ —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 KaraoKe with BoB Clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 dJ —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 dJ —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 Blind leMon Pledge —Buffalo Wild Wings, Monkey Junction; 392-7224 roBBie Berry —Southpaw Sports Bar, 123 Princess St.;338-1886

Piano show

MiKe o’donnell

daniel Parish —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 swingshift —Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff; 256-9133 toMMy B and the stingers —Airlie Gardens; 300 Airlie Rd., 798-7700 JaCK JaCK 180 —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 stand uP is dead (CoMedy) —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 J.B. & friends —Murphy’s Irish Pub; off I-40 @ exit 385 (at the Mad Boar Restaurant), 285-8888 overtyMe —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 talKin’ ugly —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 Bald fury —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 MyKel BarBee —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 no dollar shoes —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 steven gossin —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 Big al hall and the MarChing raMs —Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000 aPPetite for destruCtion (guns n’ roses triBute)

—Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846

—Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021

—Downtown Sundown; 763-7349

friDAY, june 18 dJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 dJ turtle —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 dJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 KaraoKe Kong —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 dJ sCooter fresh —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 dJ (hiP-hoP/danCe) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 Melvin and sayer

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MONDAY All Pizzas 5 in the bar after 5pm 22oz Domestic Draft $200 $

TUESDAY Live Jazz in the Bar Half Price Bottles of Wine Absolut Dream $5 • PaciďŹ co $2.50 22oz Yendgling Draft $2 WEDNESDAY Corona\Corona Light $250 Margarita\Peach Margaritas $4 10 oz domestic draft $1 THURSDAY Gran Martinis $7 • Red Stripe $250 FRIDAY Cosmos $4 • 007 $350 Harps bottles $250 SATURDAY Baybreeze\Seabreeze $4 22oz Blue Moon Draft $3 Select domestic bottles $150 MAY 22: DAVID TYSON (on the patio) SUNDAY Domestic Draft Pints $150 Bloody Marys $4 White Russians $4 5564 Carolina Beach Rd 452-1212

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the Mantras —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Paul griMshaw Band —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 the PhantoM PlayBoys —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 the lawsuits w/ JiM ashley —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KaraoKe w/ dJ val —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 dJ tiMe —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 latino night with dJ —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 dJ stretCh —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 live MusiC —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 Jason MarKs —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 MarK daffer —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 shine, dane Britt —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 gary Pfaff & the heartwells —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-3838 travis shallow & friends —Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.; 509-9839

Blivet —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 ten feet thiCK —Big D’s American Saloon; 6745-B Market St. neCtar (6-9) —Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center

SAturDAY, june 19 stand uP is dead (CoMedy) —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 dJ turtle —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 dJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 iaMhuMan —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 dJ P. Money —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 Classy KaraoKe with Mandy Clayton —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 dJ sCooter fresh —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 Piano show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 dJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 dJ —Ronnie’s Place, 6745-B Market St.; 228-8056 JereMy norris Band —Buffalo Wild Wings, Monkey Junction; 392-7224

dJ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington will revo —Francesco’s, 839 S. Kerr Ave.; 793-5656 dJ stretCh, live JaM with Benny hill —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 guitarist Perry sMith —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 KaraoKe —Griff’s Tavern @ George St.; 6320 Market St., 793-2628 live MusiC —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 KaraoKe —Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 KaraoKe with BoB Clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 BeaCh & shag night —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 southern riders —Coconut Jacks; 5027 Market St., 202-8288 Benny hill (8-11:30PM) —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion. 256-0115 wayne and todd —Brixx Pizza; Mayfaire Towne Center, 6801 Main St. 256-9677 adaM higgins —Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market; Lake Park Blvd., 28428

dJ

Bag of toys

—SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

—Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement

100 S. Front St. Downtown 251-1832 1/2 priced select apppetizers m-f 4-7pm MONDAY $10 Bud/Light Buckets $4 Jack Daniels • $3 Capt. Morgan TUESDAY $1 Tacos 4-7pm • $3 sauza $15 margarita pitchers $3 Mexican Beers $5 Top Shelf Tequila • $7 Patron WEDNESDAY $3 Pints (10 Drafts) $5 Jager Bombs • $2 wells THURSDAY Mug Night $2 Domestic Drafts w/HK MUG $5 Bombers • $4 Jim Beam $3 pinnacle flavored vodkas $3.50 MicroBrews FRIDAY $3 Select Draft $4 Fire Fly Shooters $5 Red Bull Vodka SATURDAY $2.50 Miller Lt or Yuengling Draft $8 Pitcher • $3 Kamikaze $4 Well Drinks SUNDAY $2.50 Bud/Light Draft $8 Pitcher • $5 Crown Royal $4 Bloody Mary

CATCH ALL THE ACTION WITH MLB EXTRA INNINGS ON 10 HDTVS and HD big screen Your Team - Every Game, Every DAY 118 Princess St • (910)763-4133

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1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm OPEN MIC NIGHT $ 2 Budweiser • $225 Heineken $ 3 Gin & Tonic 56&4%":

1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm LIVE MUSIC FROM JOHNNY ACOUSTIC $ 2 White Wolf $250 Redstripe $ 50 3 Wells 35¢ Wings at 8pm 8&%/&4%":

1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm LIVE MUSIC FROM ROB RONNER $ 50 2 Blue Moons $ 50 2 Corona/Corona Light 1/2 Priced Wine Bottles 5)634%":

LIVE MUSIC FROM MIKE O’DONNELL $ 2 Domestic Bottles, • $275 Import Bottles, $ 3 Rum and Coke '3*%":

LIVE$ MUSIC IN THE$ COURTYARD 3 Landshark • 3 Kamikaze $ 5 Bombs 4"563%":

LIVE MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD Rooftop open by 6pm Dance floor open by 10pm

WEEKLY SPECIALS

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LIVE MUSIC FROM L SHAPE LOT (3-7) and ROCKIN’ ROOFTOP KARAOKE (8-12) $ 5 Tommy Bahama Mojitos $ 75 2 Corona $350 Bloody Mary’s • $3 Mimosas encore | june 16-22 , 2010 | www.encorepub.com 13

The Needles w/ The sTaTicmiNds

JeT 22

Blues BRuNch (11-2:30Pm)

galeN oN guiTaR (BRuNch)

Paul gRimshaw BaNd

—16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

—Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St.; 251-1935

—Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave., Carolina

—Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle

Key lime Pie

miKe o’doNNell

dJ Big KahuNa

Beach; (800) 321-2211

—Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff; 256-9133

Beach, SC; 843-839-3647

—Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.;

—Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846

KaRaoKe w/ dJ BaTTle

RaNdy mcQuay

James JaRVis & FRieNds (7Pm-8Pm)

509-9839

dJ couNTRy / Family day

—Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551

—Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N.

—Coconut Jacks; 5027 Market St., 202-8288

—The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,910-763-1607

RoBBie BeRRy

KaRaoKe

Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

dJ RichTeRmeisTeR

—Smileys Tavern, 723 N. 4th Street; 399-1669

dJ siR NicK BlaNd

—Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900

Jesse sTocKToN

—Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach;

dale “Fully auTomaTic souNd machiNe”

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.;

KaRaoKe w/ dJ Val

—Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

dJs

Bald FuRy

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—Lo-re-Leis Pub; 1019 Old Folkstone Rd; Sneads

—Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558

Ferry 327-0900

The mayhaws —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

sunday, june 20

256-2776 susaN saVia (10am-2Pm) —Havana’s; 1 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, 458-2822 goggleZ PiZaNo —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 moRTal maN, hooded eagle, sleeP eNgiNe, Bad acToR —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St. liVe music —Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.; 509-9839 oVeRTyme (4Pm-8Pm) —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021 selah duBB —Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff; 256-9133 Jah cReaTioN —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500 masoNBoRo souNd —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773

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RoN eTheRidge —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 chRis Bellamy —Riverfront Farmers’ Market; Water St. Wilmington The lawsuiTs —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 da howlies —Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000 RoB wesT —Murphy’s Irish Pub; off I-40 @ exit 385 (at the Mad Boar Restaurant), 285-8888 leigh aNN’s Beach PaRTy —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

scooT PiTTmaN —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 gReaT Zeus’ BeaRd —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 BliNd lemoN Pledge, daNe BRiTT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 Possum cReeK —Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St.; 251-1935 RoNNie digiTal & The wahl —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 l shaPe loT —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433

Powell & PaRKeR duo —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 come oN go wiTh us —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

—16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616

TRaVis shallow & JasoN woolwiNe

Reggae Tuesdays —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement oPeN mic NighT —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021 JeRemy NoRRis —Griff’s Tavern @ George St.; 6320 Market St., 793-2628 liVe music —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 The BaKeR Family, The FusTics, mac & Juice —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 ToP 40 w/ dJ Val —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 cyRus goudRaZi & moRe —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 ZyRyaB —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 The BiBis ellisoN BaNd —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 The Bil KRauss show —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 caPe FeaR Blues Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KaRaoKe KoNg —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 James JaRVis & FRieNds (7Pm-8Pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,910-763-1607 KaRaoKe wiTh BoB clayToN —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880

suNday NighT FeVeR

solsTice eVeNT

—Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.;

BiBis ellisoN aNd The sPaRe chaNge BaNd

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

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

509-9839

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

—Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 dJBe KaRaoKe —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 dJ ced —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 FluTisT NiKKi wisNiosKi —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 augusT goes Bye Bye —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

monday, june 21 oPeN mic NighT —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 oPeN mic NighT —Port City Pub, 121 Grace St.; 251-3791 oPeN mic wiTh ViVa —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 oPeN mic w/ Beau

256-3838 woRld music moNdays —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 dJ eyecoN —Mansion on Market; 6317 Market St., 395-5028 oPeN mic NighT —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 dJ Time —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 colBy wahl & FRieNds —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

tuesday, june 22 KaRaoKe —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 daNe BRiTT KaRaoKe —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 KaRaoKe w/ BJ BiKeR RoB —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

Summer Evening Series

5001 Market Street

Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th Street

(attached to the Ramada Inn)

910-791-7595

Pre-registration required.

Alligators Program

EvEryday spEcials

Come see a live alligator! Wed 6/30 6:30 - 7:30pm

Having changed little since the time of the dino saurs, the alligator is a fascinating and amazing reptile. Learn about the biology and habits of alligators and take a look at a live alligator during this presentation by the N.C. Aquarium. Cost: $5/person For a complete list of programs, visit www.halyburtonpark.com For more information, call 341-0075 or TTY Relay 711

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2 Miller Lite Bottles $150 PBR Pints $ 3 Cherry & Blueberry Bombs $ 2 Bud Light Draft $ 3 Drifter Shots $ 50

Win a staycation in Downtown Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach or Ocean Isle!

Monday - Service Industry Night (Special and Draft of choice for $6.99 TuEsday - $2 Wells WEdnEsday- 100 oz. PBR or Bud Light ONLY $10 • $1 Tacos Thursday - Margaritas $3 Friday - $3 Wells saTurday - $5 L.I.T. sunday - Bucket of Beer Specials WEEKly EvEnTs WEdnEsday – KaRaOKe Thursday – LIve MuSIC Fri. & saT. – LIve MuSIC saTurday

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CORN HOLe TOuRNaMeNT: 1pm sign up; 2pm start - $10/team. 2nd place gets $10, 1st gets the rest!!

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BeeR PONg TOuRNaMeNT: 1PM sign up; 2PM start - $10/team. 2nd place gets $10, 1st gets the rest!! 108 Walnut Street Phone (910) 762-1704

6-5*."5& )"11: )063 FREE quality bar food when you purchase a drink 5-7pm

DRINK SPECIALS EASY AS 1-2-3! $1 Select Draft $2 Domestic Bottles $3 Margaritas & Long Island Iced Teas

Everyday All Day Long

$5.99 All-You-Can-Eat Wings

Tuesday - Shag Night Free Shag Lessons w/ Brad White Beginner 7:30 Intermediate 8:00 Dancing till 11:00 $5 cover $2 Domestics $3 Imports Thursday - Ladies Night Free Line Dance Lessons with Barbara Braak @ 7:30 $2 Coors Light $5 Martini List $5 cover Friday - Salsa Night Begins with Argentine Tango Lessons @ 7:30 $5 cover Salsa Lessons @ 9:30 & DJ Lalo Open till 2:30 $2 Tequila Shots $3 Corona saTurday Beach & Shag DJ 7:30 Salsa @ 11:00 till Close $2 Coors Light $3 Dos XX Sunday, June 27

all specials for a limited time only

jim quick & The coasTline Band

4126 Oleander Dr. (910) 792-9700

PrivaTe ParTy Booking 910 791-7595

at the Bar 9 PM until close everyday

nutt houSe IMProv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 raDIo hayeS anD eChoPoInt21 —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

Show Stoppers:

TUESDAY, JUNE 15

Concerts around the region

GWAR

DJ “Mr lee” —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 DJ eyeCon

w/DIRGE WITHIN and MOBILE DEATH CAMP

—SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 root Soul ProJeCt —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

WEDNESDAY, jUNE 23 —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 DJ FreDDy/KaraoKe (Country) —Coconut Jacks; 5027 Market St., 202-8288 DJ tIMe —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington oPen MIC W/ Sean GerarD (9PM) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 oPen MIC W/ Gary allen —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 JereMy norrIS —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 KaraoKe W/ DJ BIKer roB —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 PIano ShoW —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 erIC anD Carey B. —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 KaraoKe

6/17: The Jupiter Tide, Beyond The Fade, Another Day Falls, Culprit Strain 6/18: Eastern Sky, Lyra Shines, Prologic 13, Carson 6/19: Black Ritual, Pain After Death, Permanent Midknight, Falling I Wake 6/22: Hawthorne Heights, The Audition, The Story Changes 6/23: Misstallica , Zoe Vette & The Revolvers

aCt II —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle

6/19: North Carolina Symphony

Beach, SC; 843-839-3647

TWC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK 3801 roCK Quarry rD., raleIGh 919-831-640

256-3838

SaI CollInS —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 tyler MCKaIG —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 DJ JuICe —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 KaraoKe —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 JaMeS JarvIS & FrIenDS (7PM-8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,910-763-1607 JIM aShley’S oPen MIC —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,910-763-1607 DJ P. FunK —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 KaraoKe WIth BoB Clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 nutt houSe IMProv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 oPen MIC nIGht —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 roGer DavIS, ron WIlSon —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

50 Cent

AMOS’ SOUTHEND CAT’S CRADLE 1423 South tryon St., Charlotte 300 e. MaIn St., CarrBoro, nC 704-377-6874 919-967-9053

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 reGenCy ParKWay, Cary 919-462-2052

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.;

(ADV) $ 25.00 / (DOS) $ 28.00

CourteSy oF artISt

BIBIS ellISon anD tIM BlaCK

6/18: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bret Michaels, 38 Special

6/17: The Sundowners, Mount Moriah, Whiskey Smugglers, Mandolin Orange, Last of the Great Sideshow Freaks (Benefit for MS) 6/18: Iris DeMent 6/21: Sage Francis, Free Moral Agents, B. Dolan 6/23: Deas Vail, O’Brother

EDWIN McCAIN

6/19: Ron White

w/ASLYN and TOBY LIGHTMAN

GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 WeSt lee St., GreenSBoro 336-373-7400

(ADV) $ 17.50 / (DOS) $ 20.00

6/18: Ron White

HOUSE OF BLUES

CAROLINA THEATRE 309 W. MorGan St., DurhaM

6/16: Wiz Khalifa, Yelawolf 6/17: Mason Jennings 6/19: The Breakfast Club

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM 1703 taylor St. ColuMBIa SC 803-576-2356

6/19: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bret Michaels, 38 Special

THE ORANGE PEEL

(ADV) $ 42.50 / (DOS) $ 44.50

6/18: Night Prowler, The T’s 6/19: Corey Smith, Gareth Asher

6/18: Edwin McCain 6/20: Jordin Sparks

101 BIltMore avenue, aShevIlle 828-225-5851

presented by Power 100.3

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 e. CaBarruS St., raleIGh 919-821-4111

THE FILLMORE CHARLOTTE VERIZON WIRELESS 820 haMIlton St. AMPHITHEATRE Charlotte,nC 704-549-5555 707 PavIlIon BlvD., 6/16: Danzig Charlotte 704-549-5555

4640 hWy 17 S., Myrtle BeaCh, SC 843-272-3000 6/16: DJ’s Ran & Flirt (Fresh Meat Challenge) 6/18: 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks 6/19: Edwin McCain, Aslyn and Toby Lightman 6/20: Gospel Brunch 6/22: Adam Hunter (Comedian)

THE INVITATION TOUR w/LLOYD BANkS

919-560-3030

6/19: Al Jarreau, George Duke Trio

FAMILY CIRCLE MAGAZINE STADIUM 161 Seven FarMS Dr. CharleSton,SC 800-677-2293

61$0.*/( 4)084

THE DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE TED NUGENT w/ VAL HALLA BRUCE IN THE USA Bruce Springsteen Tribute COREY SMITH ADAM LAMBERT & ORIANTHI w/ ALLiSon irAHeTA 07/09 DONAVON FRANKENREITER 07/14 Cool Tour ft. AS I LAY DYING, UNDEROATH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, BLESS THE FALL, THE ACACIA STRAIN,

06/25 06/26 07/01 07/02 07/03

ARCHITECTS & CANCER BATS TUESDAYS GONE Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute FRONTIERS Journey Tribute JAMEY JOHNSON SLIPPERY WHEN WET Bon Jovi Tribute CINDY LAUPER w/ DAViD rHoDeS GOV’T MULE w/ JACKie Greene LAMB OF GOD w/ Hatebreed & 3 inches of Blood 08/18 SLIGHTLY STOOPID Legalize it Tour w/ Cypress Hill and Collie 07/16 07/23 07/25 07/25 07/31 08/03 08/09

6/19:Funk Fest 2010

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Feeding Creative Minds: Senate Bill 66 will make art in schools a priority

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une has already become a historical month for art education in North Carolina. Senate Bill 66, which would create a task force to require arts education for high-school graduation, has recently been passed in the House of Representatives and is on its way back to the Senate. Advocacy group Arts NC formed and fought for the bill in protest of a re-shaping of graduation requirements that made no mention of the arts. Yet the executive director, Karen Wells, barely has time to celebrate the achievement. “I know our work isn’t done yet,” Wells says. “It is being passed back to the Senate for concurrence. We have more talking to do to make sure it gets passed.” Four years ago an advocacy group for arts education in North Carolina did not exist. NC Arts primarily secured funding for the North Carolina Arts Council. A policy discussion brought forth by the Department of Public Instruction began to change everything. “At the time there were basically four paths that a high school student could take to graduate,” she says. “What the depart-

cessity. Using what Wells called “evangelical-style preaching,” the staff of Arts NC pointed out the inequalities across school districts, with only the affluent areas “splurging” on decent arts programs. “We can’t allow that kind of uneven playing field in any aspect, especially in something like the arts,” Wells says. “Arts education is so important to kids. It allows them to excel in an area of school that they wouldn’t be aware of otherwise.” She also cites research about high school dropout rates: “It is a direct relationship. When kids are encouraged to express themselves, school becomes a better environment for them.” As the bill reaches the Senate, Wells claims she will continue to work toward art education policy, no matter the outcome. To sum up her mission, she reflects on her favorite quote by the U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, which claims “public education is the great civil rights issue of our time.” “Without the arts in schools,” Wells says, “we aren’t giving our children the education they deserve.”

by: Lauren Hodges ment wanted to do was create one standardized path.” The recommended package required four years of math, one year of foreign language, a physical education credit and several other basic studies. Wells and her colleagues became furious after the noticeably forgotten arts education didn’t make the cut. The group began to attend meetings where new educational framework, focused on the inclusion of arts education within graduation requirements, became the center of debate. “They [only] pretended to hear us,” Wells says. “In the end, the finished product did not include the arts.” From there, NC Arts went to the state legislature. A newly elected governor, Bev Purdue, became a companion in Wells’ fight for arts education. Linda Carlisle, secretary of the Department of Cultural Resources, worked with Wells to get the bill to Congress. “We wouldn’t have come this far without

her,” Wells says. “She made our work a priority to the governor’s office.” They pushed the message out of ne-

Wine Sampler June 22nd

5:30pm & 7pm

(plus tax and gratuity)

Flight Night

RSVP: 910-796-WINE Perfect Pairings at Catch Restaurant (9463) 6623 Market Street

What could be better than tasting wine? Pairing it with the perfect dish, created by encore’s 2010 Best Chef, Keith Rhodes. Flight Night consists of serving small plates that will accentuate the flavors of both the food and the wine, in a more casual and economical setting.

On the menu:

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• Jumbo Lump Crab Pizza with Cilantro Pesto, Red Peppers and Provolone 2008 Chateau Vitallis Macon Fuisse

• Seared Diver Scallops with Pineapple Salsa and Micro Cilantro • 2008 Licia Albarino Firecracker Shrimp with Sherry-Siracha Cream Sauce • 2008 Pichot Vouvray

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• Ocean Roll - Mahi, Shrimp, Crab rolled with White Rice and Truffle Ponzu Sauce 2009 Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc the wine sampler

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Artfuel.inc 1701 Wrightsville Ave 910 343 5233 Mon-Sat, 12-9pm; Sunday, 1-6pm www.artfuelinc.com www.myspace.com/artfuel_inc Artfuel.inc is located at the corner of Wrightsville Ave and 17th street. Housed in an old gas station, we offer resident artists working in studios alongside a gallery space used to exhibit other artists work. We hope to connect artists with each other and offer many styles of work to fuel the public’s interest. Currently, Artfuel, Inc. will showcase We’re Up & Running Again. Artists Include: Nicolle Nicolle, Michelle Connolly and Eli Thompson. The show will hang for eight weeks!

Crescent Moon 332 Nutt St, The Cotton Exchange (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Sun., 12-4pm www.crescentmoonnc.com The Original Fleas were first created over 30 years ago, and the fun-loving personalities of Greg and Jeff Quayle are obvious in each unique sculpture they create. These unique handcrafted sculptures depict more than 230 professions, sports, and hobbies. There is a flea for everyone! Come see!

These whimsical welded hand-crafted metal sculptures fit nicely with Crescent Moon’s goal to increase our metal work available in the gallery. Crescent Moon is located in The Cotton Exchange, where parking is free while shopping or dining. Follow us on twitter as CrescentMoonNC or become a fan on our Facebook page!

Hampstead Art Gallery 14712 Hwy. 17 N. • (910) 270-5180 Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm, or by appt. Hampstead, NC “Beautiful; lots of variety.” “Love the place.” “Beautiful art work.” “Very nice.” “Art rocks your socks, and you know that.” These are just what a few customers had to say about Hampstead Art Gallery. Come and tell us what you think. Affordable prices on prints and originals. Local artists with various styles and taste are just excited about having the opportunity to share their work with all art lovers. Our artists offer different sizes from what we have on display and low rates on commissioned work. Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming Expos and Open House. Hampstead Art Gallery is located in Hampstead on the corner of Factory Road next to CVS Pharmacy.

New Elements Gallery

Sunset River Marketplace

216 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm or by appointment www.newelementsgallery.com “Colors of Summer” featuries the works of Triangle artists Catherine C. Martin and Bob Rankin at New Elements Gallery through June 19th. The exhibition is a visual symphony of movement and color, combining Martin’s impressionistic landscapes and interiors with Rankin’s abstracts. Though each painter is distinctive in style and technique, the results play beautifully together, engaging in their use of palette and the energy of each brushstroke.

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues- Sat. 10am-5pm Closed Mon. in winter sunsetrivermarketplace.com myspace.comsunsetrivermarketplace This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, N.C., features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisan-crafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee With the Author series are also offered onsite.

pattersonbehn art gallery 511 1/2 Castle Street (910) 251-8886 Tues.-Sat. 11am-5pm www.pattersonbehn.com pattersonbehn will be featuring the work of Michelle Connolly. Michelle is a remarkably, prolific artist who has managed to stay connected to her inner child by channeling it through her artwork. Though so much of her work comes from her personal memories and her very active imagination- there is also a strong sense of depth and maturity to many of her pieces. The gallery also carries works by Bob Bryden, Virginia Wright-Frierson, Rachel Kastner, Pam Toll, and Katherine Webb, as well as a large selection of works on paper in numerous media.

Wilmington Art Association Gallery 616B Castle St. (910) 343-4370 www.wilmington-art.org Please stop by the Wilmington Art Gallery, 616-B Castle St., to view Sheryl KeyMoore’s wildlife photography entitled “ I Dream of Africa.” Sheryl is a teacher, and each summer volunteers and photographs the exotic animals in Africa. The “Spritual Art” exhibit also will run until Wednesday, June 23rd.

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Includes a welcome package, three nights at The Breezeway Hotel and Restaurant, lunch and dinner, tours, gift certifiates, fishing and more!

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DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON Summer in the City Includes accomodations at the historic Stemmerman’s Inn gift certificates to explore downtown shopping, dining, shows and more!

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Motto: A Fair Trade and Fri Shop! Owner: Leah Filomena

Years serving Wilmington: 1 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. – p.m. and Fri. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 9 Sun., noon – 6 p.m.

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by: Shea Carver e: Why did you decide to pursue an independent business in Wilmington, NC, and why in your chosen profession? LF: I love Wilmington, and especailly the downtown area. To be able to walk down the riverwalk before work or to hit up the farmers market before work on a Saturday, is a real priveldge. I wanted to open a womens boutique that carried handmade local goods because I knew so many artisans that wanted to sell their jewelry, knittings or artwork, and I wanted to help them make money at what they loved doing. Secondly, I wanted to open a store that carried Fair Trade products. I want people to be consious of what they are purchasing, and who they are affecting directly by what they purchase. My clothing(apart from the ones I make) all come form third world contries, where the artisans are paid a fair wage, work in safe environments, and in some instances are given a school for their children, or a clean drinking water. I am hoping Wilmington will apreciate what fair trade means for a better global community.

e: Have you worked corporately or globally, and how do you compare that job with a locally owned business—perks/downfalls?

LF: I have worked in a corporate setting, and it doesn’t come close to working on a personal level such as I do now. I deal with companies that are located in Asia now, and I would love to be able to travel, one day, to countries where I might have a Fair Trade line of my own. e: What products does your store offer that stand above others in town? LF: I carry Certified Fair Trade clothing, handbags, and more. e: Tell us a customer-related story that sums up your service to Wilmingtonians? KCG: I have had a customer see one of my original handmade fairy skirts, and request a specfic size and color, and I have made her one for a special occasion! e: What has been the funniest moment to happen in your current business? LF: I will use funny in a different context to describe the wonderful acts of fate that

have happened to me, like getting free publicity when I opened the shop, and throughout my first year, being recognized by different publications that featured me as a new store. This really helps out a small business, trying to make it, and I thank them all! e: If you had a magic wand to better the current business-scape in our area, what would you do to make changes? LF: Free parking downtown! Or a commercial that runs during prime time hours on channels other than [the local ones] that feature local shopping destinations and tourist attractions. I want to see more locals shopping at small businesses. e: How are you staying relevant, fresh and top of mind when stacked up against your competitors? LF: Well, I consider myself lucky, because I am pretty sure that Fair Trade clothing is rare here in the Wilmington area, and I may be the only one that features it! It is very exciting to be an exclusive business in the area. e: What’s next on your agenda in evolving your store/product line? LF: I always making jewelry, and adding on art-

ists to McEli’s Fair’s collection. I am al creating Fairy Skirts Daily. I try to find s jersey knit fabric’s that feel great, and a nice and cool in the summer time. Th have an elastic waist, and are very ver tle. You just have to come check it out see for yourself.

e: Your extra-curricular activiti consist of what? LF: Of course going to the beach! M daughter is old enough now where she c really enjoy it. I also love creating in a medium possible. Pottery is an old favor hobby of mine. It is a great way for me express myself. I haven’t had the chance dabble in it lately, but I plan on it real soon

e: Your favorite place in Wilmingto to visit is where, and why?

LF: I absolutely love when Arlie Garde puts on a crafters and artists show. The li oaks are amazing right on the water wa and it is a great day to spend with your kid I also love the downtown night life, hor carrige rides, downtown sundown on Frid nights, and my favorite little dive bar, T Barbary Coast.

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The New TV: Local filmies go viral with new Web series, ‘Doraleous & Associates’

encore: Can each of you introduce yourself and talk a little about your roles in the making of the “Doraleous & Associates”? Nate Panning: My name is Nate Panning. I play the character Doraleous. Bryan Mahoney: I’m Bryan Mahoney. I play the most annoying voice, Drak, and some filler voices—a guard here or there, stuff like that. But my main character, I guess, is Drak. Oh, and Latter Guy, who’s in a couple episodes. Jon Etheridge: I’m Jon Etheridge, and I do the voice of Merdon the Wizard. Tony Schnur: I’m Tony Snhur. I do the voice of Sir Walken, Broof and the famous Lady of the Lake, as you can tell from my high-pitch voice—very ladylike. And Crazy Old Guy, very crazy old guy. Brent Tripplet: Tony does a lot of voices because we all had the four main characters set up before he came on, so he was the extra voice for everything. Is it my turn? My name is Brent Tripplet. I play Neat and various other side characters. NP: By the end of our 800 episodes, we’ll all have a few 100 voices, I’m sure. JE: Our IMDB list should be pretty nicely padded.

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Doraleous & Associates Hank and Jed Movie Pictures Web series • Thursdays, noon www.escapistmagazine.com Photo Courtesy of: www.esCaPistmagazine.Com

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e live in a world where instant gratification has become part of the norm. Smart phones or netbooks make it easy to check email, reschedule a meeting, listen to a favorite song, buy a movie ticket—all instantaneously on the go. Missing a favorite TV show poses no problem with sites like Hulu.com and Fancast.com airing them thereafter. Streaming media in all forms is everywhere, providing a world of entertainment at our fingertips. Local film production company Hank and Jed Movie Pictures (Super Sam and Return of the Rednecks) are now jumping on the online media bandwagon, with their new original animated Web series, “Doraleous & Associates.” The comedic cartoon is a medieval fantasy with all the hilarious banter that Hank and Jed are known for, encompassing a Lord of the Rings vibe. The series was picked up by www.escapistmagazine.com, an online-only ‘zine, generating over 25 million page views each month, that is devoted to the realm of video gaming. The site houses a huge array of columns and video shorts, all aiming toward avid gamers. I sat down with the cast of “Doraleous & Associates” one evening before their taping to talk about the process and the future of online entertainment.

e: For people who are not familiar with the show, what is the basic premise behind “Doraleous & Associates”? JE: Doraleous started this little organization to help free these people of Nudonia, but at the same time, it’s a business. So, they’re saving people but they’re also trying to make a little scratch. NP: Warriors for hire. JE: Yes, warriors for hire, more or less. BT: And they’re all pretty good warriors, their problem is communication and organization, so that’s the whole thing. e: How did the idea for “Doraleous & Associates” come about, and what is the inspiration for the characters? JE: I was a fan of Hank and Jed, which was all these guys, minus Tony. I was a fan of some of their short films, and when I met Brent [Triplett], I mentioned that I do animations and would love to collaborate with him on something. A few days later, we all got together, and one night we kind of just landed on an idea of a fantasy-world type of genre, with wizards, warriors, elves and dwarfs. We came up with characters and ideas, and that was the start of it. NP: Here’s a little Easter egg bit of knowledge for all you kids out there: Doraleous? I smoke Doral cigarettes, so put that one together. e: What is the turnaround process for an episode, from start to finish? JE: We record, and then Brent goes and kills himself for a couple of days. BT: Everything roughly takes a week, but we have several episodes in different stages. We’re going to record an episode tonight, actually, and by next week Tony will have the audio cut down, and I’ll take the next week and the following week to animate it. Once that week’s over, it gets passed on to Alex Beard, and he’ll compose the score for it. Each group has one week to do their thing.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Doraleous & Associates is able to save the day, for a small fee.

e: How did you guys get picked up by the The Escapist online magazine, and what has the experience been like? JE: I had a series before we did “Doraleous & Associates” called “Apocalypse Lane,” and I met them through a casting call. They were casting this other Web series they do, and I just went up there and gave them my card and said, “Hey I do cartoons.” I got a call back from them, and long story short, they gave me a series. While showing them my cartoons, I showed them our original “Doraleous & Associates” pilot, and they really liked it. But they had another medieval show going on at the time. Then, they parted ways with the other guys, and they were looking for something to fill that kind of fantasy genre. So, they called me, I called Brent, and he said, “Let’s do it!” e: Have you found that having your show online has increased your fan base? BT: We get a lot of comments every week, and they keep growing. Just on Facebook, you can see we grow 200 to 300 fans per week. So, it’s gaining momentum. I’m sure it will continue. e: Do you guys see online media taking over traditional broadcasting any time soon, and what do you think the entertainment business will be like in the future? BT: A lot of the new generation really don’t watch TV. They’re on Hulu and YouTube. NP: And they fast-forward through commercials.

BT: I think there is a certain percentage of the population, already, that doesn’t watch TV JE: TV’s not that fun anymore. The way entertainment is going, people want something now, immediate. TS: Especially with the emergence of reality TV. You know, if you have somebody who just might have a weird mole, it’s like, “This week on ‘Mole Guy’...” They’re cranking out anything for reality shows because people will pay attention to it. I think people are really looking for an outlet to find stuff like we’re doing [online]. JE: The big networks are already embracing it, like ABC and NBC. For instance “Lost”— if I missed an episode, I can just go onto ABC.com the next day and watch it. NP: Or “The Real Housewives of Burgaw” BM: Seriously, that’s a good show. Hopefully, [the future of entertainment] won’t suck, because there is a lot of stuff that sucks right now—not to say that we’re fantastic or anything, but the Internet is going to start weeding out the people who have jobs that shouldn’t. Hopefully, we’ll be able to squeeze in there and get a shot. JE: That’s the downside of the Internet right now. YouTube is like digging through a giant pile of manure to find tiny little nuggets of gold. I think in order for entertainment on the Internet to succeed, it has to move away from that formula, because I don’t see how that can work in the future. BT: It’s already working. JE: YouTube is loosing money. BT: Not YouTube, but Escapist and Hulu. It’s a way to get the word out about your show, that’s the thing. You could have a

[successful] show on YouTube. JE: Absolutely, several people have started on YouTube like [Ben Crowshaw], a.k.a. Yahtzee with “Zero Punctuation.� It was so good a Web site picked up [the show]. YouTube is a brilliant place for people to put their content out there, and, hopefully, a network or a Web site will see it, and say “Wow, that’s good. I want to pay to have that on my Web site!� It drives traffic. The Internet is just like TV, it’s all about ratings and traffic. [The more] people you have going to your Web site, [the more] you can sell for advertising. Same way with ratings on TV. BM: It’s not about the love of an art. It’s basically about money. When it comes down to it, we will do anything to make money, even if it means we hurt children. You know, as long as we’re not breaking the law. e: Do you have any advice for someone trying to break into the entertainment business online or otherwise? TS: Stay out of our way, kid! BM: Actually, what I should be asking you is, if you have any advice for us to break into the business, because we still need a lot of advice. JE: Online is young right now. Keep on doing it. The key to not sucking is to keep doing it and work hard. NP: Hone your craft, that’s all. Find what you love to do and just perfect it. BM: Or just not suck. e: What would you guys like to see for the future of “Doraleous & Associates�? BT: Obviously, our goal is a bigger fan base!

BT: Network show would be awesome, then we could all make a lot more money. JE: A feature would be awesome. BT: Action figures? NP: I would love to see a Doraleuos video game some day. I would probably retire then, even if i was broke. BT: I’d like to see T-shirts floating around. I never get to leave my house because I animate 120 hours a week. It would be nice to be out somewhere and see someone wearing a Doraleous T-shirt. TS: I would like to be driving a solid gold “Doraleous & Associates� Lamborghini.

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RED, WHITE & BLUE!

e: Final question: Can I be a talking rock in a future episode? NP: A talking rock? Rocks don’t talk silly. e: Rocks can talk if they want to JE: If we ever write in a talking rock, I don’t see why not. BM: If you could possibly squeeze us on the [encore] cover at some point in the future, you can be a talking whatever-thehell-you-want. TS: It could go like this: [cartoon voice] “Doraleous, look at that rock over there, it looks sad. Go ask it how it’s feeling.� NP: Then I would say [cartoon voice], “Walken that’s just stupid, rocks don’t talk� JE: [cartoon voice] “Rocks do talk Doraleous, you stupid bitch. You know they talk.� [Laughing ensues] NP: End scene.

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Splice brings inter-species erotica to the screen

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o me there’s nothing better than a movie horribly mis-marketed. When I bought two tickets to see Splice, I thought I was going to be watching a horror film. I had been hearing about Splice since it premiered at Sundance this year. The accolades were everywhere: comparisons to Cronernberg’s The Fly, claims that this was a deeply disturbing science fiction tragedy. Lies—all lies. Splice is none of such. It is, however, the best romantic comedy of the year. This is a movie that keeps audiences laughing from beginning to end. Everything is intended to be taken very seriously, but how can we? The premise, the casting, the execution, all of it proves flawlessly comedic. I can’t remember a movie so awful that I enjoyed so much. This is the stuff legends are made of. I could waste time with a lot of colorful adjectives, but describing the movie will do the job for me. We are introduced to Clive (Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley), a pair of scientists who only exist in cinema. They’re the kind of young hipsters that adorn the cover of nerd magazines—the kind of super-cool, super forward-thinkers that make science appear cool. Lab coats? No way, my friends. That’s old school; this is the new school. Our scientists walk around in plaid suits and sneakers. Our two super scientists have had great successes combining DNA of several different animals, creating an entirely new organism. These creatures are leading to new breakthroughs in genetic pharmacology. As soon as they introduce these genetic anomalies, I knew I was in for a good time. A secondary character pulls out a two-foot long gelatinous mass that looks like ... well, how do I say this? A throbbing cock. In the first four minutes of the film, I practically laughed myself silly. And I wasn’t alone. I could hear chuckles coming from every corner of the theater. It was then that I knew the seat belts were on, and we were strapped in for one ridiculous ride. Somehow, even though the two hipster scientists created a new life form, the company they work for is in financial trouble. Apparently, creating life is hardly the breakthrough it used to be. The company is on the verge of bank-

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Splice Starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley

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ALL SPLICED UP: The Sundance darling might have been praised, but in actuality, it’s a really entertaining colossal failure.

ruptcy unless Elsa and Clive can come up with an even more awesome breakthrough than the two-foot throbbing member. They decide to push things to the next level and merge human DNA into one of their ghastly creations. Now, this is a terrible idea—and one doesn’t have to be a scientist to realize it. Of course, being scientists and all, it seems the two geniuses would consider the consequences. Nope. There’s no common sense in this movie, and it’s a good thing. If the characters exhibited any ounce of sense, none of this would be possible. No, our characters operate under diminished capacity. Every decision they make is wrong. The fruit of their labor is Dren—a kind of half-human, half-kangaroo thing. Clive immediately questions their decisions, plagued by doubt and ongoing deceit. Elsa turns motherly toward the little monster. Soon, we have a regular Ozzie and Harriet. Except that in this scenario, Ozzie is a doormat and Harriet is bi-polar with severe “mommy issues.” Little Ricky, well, he is a genetic monstrosity. Again, I question: How can this not end badly? It does, of course, but not before it gets ridiculous. Our main characters begin to spin out of control. Pressure is coming from every direction. At a shareholder’s meeting, Elsa and Clive have to try and put on a brave

face for the multi-billion dollar corporation funding all this madness. What better way to convince them of brilliance then by displaying two giant penis monsters? I mean, isn’t that a fantastic way to show investors how well-balanced and stable their scientists are? But, wait, what’s this? The two penis monsters decide to get in a cock fight. Before we know it, the investors are covered in blood, and stock shares are being sold off faster than we can say, “Martha Stewart.” With their careers circling the drain, Clive and Elsa cling to the only thing they have left: their freaky mutant stepchild. They try to teach her the basics of life but are pretty bad at their jobs. Dren is quickly aging, and she begins to have human feelings and desires before long. This leads to one of the most awkwardly hilarious scenes ever put to film—one I’m about to describe it in graphic detail. So, spoiler alert! Dren, our little mutant creation, has become fully mature. Like any caged animal, she begins to discover urges that she doesn’t know to handle. One night, when Clive and Dren are hanging out, she tries to kiss him. Perfectly natural. He’s the only male figure in her life, the only man she’s ever known. Instinct takes over, and she wants to mate. Clive, being a scientist, understands this and tries to explain to her that this is wrong. But, then, he fucks her. What? Is this the point of science? Create new life forms from different species so that we can bang them? This is where the movie loses any shred of remaining credibility—not that there was much left. I’m trying to figure out the connections that lead a character from creating cloned life to rationalizing sex with it. Inter-species erotica? That’s when it hit me: This isn’t a horror film, or a sci-fi film. It’s a romantic comedy. Two wacky scientists and a mutant hybrid—a love that knows no name. Mutant cock fighting. If they ditched the creepy score and replaced it with a couple of Taylor Swift songs, Splice could have been the most bold romantic comedy ever made. I laughed like I haven’t laughed in years. I chuckled because other people in the theater were laughing. I guffawed. I can’t remember having such a laugh-out-loud time at the theater in years. The most beautiful part: None of it is intentional. Splice is such a colossal failure, it turns into a really entertaining cinematic experience.

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Born into Brothels

Subversive Film Series Juggling Gypsy •1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223 June 20, 8pm • Free

(pictured) Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta, and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes, who work the city’s notorious red light district.The winner of the 77th annual Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, a tribute to the resiliency of childhood and the restorative power of art, the movie showcases a portrait of several unforgettable children who live in the red light district of Calcutta. Zana Briski, a New York-based photographer, gives each of the children a camera and teaches them to look at the world with new eyes.

Vincere

Cinemaqtiue Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut Street June 21 - 23, 7:30pm, $7 Vincere intersperses actual newsreel footage with poetic depiction to tell the story of the seduction, betrayal and abandonment of Benito Mussolini’s reputed first wife, Ida Dalser. Director Marco Bellocchio; Filippo Timi as Mussolini, Fausto Russo Alesi as Riccardo Paicher. 128 minutes. Not rated; some nudity and sexuality. In Italian with English subtitles.

Get Him to the Greek

Regal Mayfaire Cinemas 900 Town Center Drive • (910) 256-0556 Call for times • $6.50 - $9.50 An ambitious intern at a record company, Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) gets what looks like an easy assignment: Escort British rock legend Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) to L.A.’s Greek Theatre for the first stop on a lucrative anniversary-concert tour.

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Dive in, the Water’s Fine: Carolina Beach burger joint makes perfect pit-stop after ocean dip

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ast Saturday Fort Fisher beckoned an early morning dive of Matthew and me. We headed south around 9:30 — quite an early rise for lax weekenders — sunblock and beach chairs, water and sunshades in hand. The water proved a refreshing calm among the many tourists, locals and even dogs (yes, Fort Fisher doesn’t restrict our furry friends from enjoying the surf and sand year round). We were all in need of cooling down amidst the already scorching sun. After frolicking in the tame waves, playing on the massive boulders aligning the shore, and taking in the Tim Burton-esque trees in all of their magnificence, Matthew called out the need for nourishment. “Babe, why don’t we stop at one of those burger joints on the way out and grab some food,” he suggested. “Sounds good!” I began naming off places I knew had something satisfying to offer. “Let’s try some where new,” he clarified. So began our hunt for a good burger joint on Pleasure Island. Being semi-connoisseurs of the all-American ground-beef sandwich, we knew what we wanted: fresh, hand-pattied burgers, not frozen blocks of questionable meat, piled high with ripe veggies. Not living on the island meant it would take some work to stumble upon the perfect spot. After all, the best burgers come from the most unlikely places. Readers should try Winnie’s Tavern off River Road to taste what I mean. Needless to say, our instincts led us to the right place, The Dive Food and Spirits. What we found: The Dive burger could rival Winnie’s any day of the week. The Dive stood along the main drag of Carolina Beach, on North Lake Boulevard. Yet it seemed more conducive to late-night brews and sing-alongs rather than a midday meal. The drinkery went with the de riguer beach-theme and looked transplanted from one of the Florida Keys. Scuba gear hung over head, plastered shark heads emerged out of the wall, a boat dangled from the ceiling, and the obligatory Landshark surfboard tipped its hat to the King of Beach Life, Jimmy Buffett. While we were spared the sounds of “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” — in fact, we were impressed to hear the Dead Weather playing over head — it became obvious that when the sun went down, The Dive would light up with live bands and party-goers on constant vacation. Alas, we arrived at noon, and customers filled only two booths. We grabbed the last booth as the waitress-bartender, who was pouring a pint

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The Dive Food and Spirits 6 North Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-8282 thedivefoodandspirits.com behind the faux bamboo bar, graciously greeted us. “I’ll be right over.” The Dive’s menu demonstrated what one would expect of bar food: wings, burgers, chicken tenders and quesadillas. In true island fashion, they also promised a hefty dose of seafood. Mahi-mahi fingers, fish tacos, fried seafood baskets and crab dip cozied up to the regular jalapeño poppers and beer-battered onion rings. “Hey, wanna try the Spicy Crab Balls?” I asked, tempted by the lump crab meat, jalapeños and spice blend that came fried and served with an unspecified dipping sauce. After a few choice jokes, expected of any man who has a pint of beer after a morning at the beach, Matthew preferred to try the wings. “I mean, their menu does say, ‘killer wings,’” he emphasized. We ordered half honey mustard and half hot to start off lunch. Though the “best fish tacos on the island” sounded rather tempting, topped with mahimahi and avocado salsa, I couldn’t be persuaded from the Spartan Burger. The Angus patty came smothered in sauteéd mushrooms and onions, topped with Swiss cheese. Matthew also stuck with the original plan, ordering the Inside-Out burger, a style we like making at home, where cheese gets pattied into the middle of the meat rather than atop it. The Dive’s InsideOut came stuffed with cheddar, pepper Jack, bacon and onions. Even though the bar wasn’t packed, the two tables of people seemed quite happy with the lunch spot, admiring the chotsky-filled room and even inquiring about souvenir T-shirts. The young waitress, bronze-tanned, immensely nice and emitting island cool — the whole laid-back, don’t-worry-be-happy attitude — always offered welcoming conversation and helpful assistance. However, the one cook in the back seemed a little in the weeds with a mere three table’s six orders. It took quite some time for our wings to arrive, and we noticed another table’s order seemed to be behind. We weren’t in a hurry, though, so it was no sweat off our backs; after

BURGER-LICIOUS: The Dive may just have the best burger and hand-cut fries on Carolina Beach. Photo by Shea Carver

all, we were just happy to be indoors, basking in A/C. (Even outside a dog crossing the street with a group of tourists seemed affected, as he kept lifting his paws one at a time from the hot tar of the pavement.) When we did receive our appetizer, the waitress apologized for the delay, ensuring we didn’t harbor any disdain about our dining experience. The appetizer consisted of non-breaded, meaty drumettes and wings. While they tasted good, I’d hesitate to call them “killer.” Mainly, the heat in their hot sauce lacked gusto and depth, and the honey mustard went heavier on the honey than I would prefer. Yet Matthew and I have varying tastebuds on pub grub. He’s more forgiving of fried staples, while I appreciate more elaborate attention given to the norm, like homemade sauces and dressings. “I think they’re good,” he said, licking his fingers of any leftover red stains. “The hot sauce isn’t hot, but that’s forgivable. I think the blue cheese is pretty good, too.” “Really?” I questioned. “It has that out-of-ajar taste—not homemade, piquant and cool.” “Well, babe, blue cheese is hard to keep fresh

when made in large batches,” the always-mindful chef reminded. “It can go bad easily, so not everyone can make it from scratch in a costly fashion.” Whatever qualms I had with the wings completely faded when our burgers arrived. The all-beef patties didn’t come with a special sauce, which was perfectly fine, as Thousand Island or barbecue isn’t what I consider “elaborate attention to detail” anyway. The normal condiments — ketchup, mustard and mayo — proved most appropriate and satisfyingly so. The buns had grill marks on them, and tasted perfect with crispy edges and a soft middle. I would weigh-in the burgers at least three-quarters a pound, with the meat itself taking up half the weight. Mushrooms and onions swam in viscid Swiss that oozed out the side of my order, while Matthew’s InsideOut spurted cheddar and pepper Jack, onion and bacon straight from the middle. The juiciness of the burgers came from their charbroiled preparation, cooked perfectly medium-well, without any hint of dried-out charring. (Whether or not The Dive grinds their own meat, I do not know; but diners who prefer less cooked meat should ask, as when the meat gets ground onsite, restaurants are allowed to cook them rare and even medium rare in NC.) The crisp bite of lettuce, red onion, tomato and pickle perfectly finished off another layer of flavor, fresh from the garden. A nice surprise to our wonderfully crafted hunks of meat came in the form of hand-cut fries. “They are outstanding,” Matthew said, mouthful after mouthful. And he was right. They didn’t come with anything other than salt—no lemon pepper, paprika-chili dust, garlic powder or whatever new fads restaurants flock to nowadays. They were simply prepared, yet packed with all-natural, starchy potato goodness. I know some people think a burger is a burger is a burger. To them, I would point my finger in disapproval. The Dive should be added to the short list of local places that do the American classic right. I am sure if Mr. Buffett stumbled upon its doorstep, he, too, would agree—maybe even right another song about it (God help us!).

e d i u g g n i din american Brixx Wood Fired Pizza A short drive from the beach, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Mayfaire Town Center is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Serving the best brick-oven pizzas around, Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature focaccia sandwiches, pastas, fresh salads and desserts. Stop in for a quick lunch, or kick back on the patio with one of 24 beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass. Brixx is also a late-night destination, serving 2-for-1 pizzas and appetizers after 10pm Open until 1am Monday through Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.6801 Main Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. (910) 256-9677. www.brixxpizza.com.

BLUeWaTer Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining. com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC . (910) 256.8500.

cHriS’ coSmic KiTcHen cosmicKitchenonline.com Serving breakfast all day as well as lunch and handmade cheesecake, Chef and Owner Chris Lubben loves to make many of his menu items from scratch. Whether you’re in the mood for a fluffy 3-egg Omelet, Shrimp & Grits, Prime Rib Sandwich or Andes Mint Cheesecake, Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is your “Out of this World” Breakfast/Lunch Destination. Evening restaurant rental is available, as well as a Personal Chef service. Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is located at 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109, on the corner of Racine Dr. and Eastwood Rd. OPEN: Tuesday-Saturday 7am-4pm & 5pm-9pm. Sunday Brunch 9-2. Closed Monday. Take-out calls welcome, 792-6720. Follow us on Twitter @CosmicKitchen.

c.G. daWGS For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night cravings. You may find them daily at their new location on the boardwalk of Market and Water St. from 11am to 5pm. Saturdays at the farmers market. Thursday-Saturday nights they are on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm to 3:00am. Then they finish the week off at Fibbers on Sunday nights until 3am. To busy to leave the office? Ask about their lunch time delivery service for downtown!!

FLaT eddie’S Are you ready to eddie? FLAT eddie’s upbeat, modern dining room & bar makes eddie’s the new “it” place to dine in Wilmington for New American Cuisine. Why FLAT eddie’s? Their signature flatbreads! These flavorful creations start with scratch-made dough, stretched thin and piled high with ingredients like roma tomatoes, succulent shrimp and luxurious cheeses. All sandwiches and burgers are under $8 and their entrees are unique and bold. FLAT eddie’s bar serves up $2 and $3 beer and cocktail specials daily. Private dining area available. Large groups welcome. Family-style meals to go available. FlatEddiesRestaurant.com. 5400 Oleander Drive, Wilmington . (910) 799.7000.

HeLLS KiTcHen This former Dawson’s Creek stage set has been turned into a lively pub in the heart of Downtown Wilmington. Their extensive menu ranges from classics like a thick Angus burger or NY style reuben to lighter fare such as homemade soups, fresh salads, and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game on the big screen, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with a pool table, darts, weekly trivia, and live music on the weekends. Offers limited lunchtime delivery during the week and can accommodate large parties. M-Sat 11am until late, opens Sundays at noon. 118 Princess St, (910) 763-4133.

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

HoLidaY inn reSorT The Verandah Café Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. (910) 256-2231 Wrightsville Beach.

KeFi Kefi, founded in 1981 by a group of friends, has a long-standing tradition as a favorite local watering hole. This Wrightsville-Beach eatery is open at 6am for breakfast, offering everything from omelets and pancakes, to shrimp and grits. Take a break from the beach and visit Kefi’s, where their menu features a variety of salads and sandwiches. There is even a “working man’s lunch,” served Monday through Friday, all for under $6. At night Kefi comes alive by serving dinner with a Southern flare. From the fried pickles appetizer to their the shrimp or oyster Po’boy to

their nightly dinner specials, there is something that will make your taste buds sing. Then stick around for live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; nightly drink specials are offered. Go online at www.kefilive.com for more info and full music schedule. Open 6am-2am, seven days a week, with full ABC permits. Lunch deliveries available in the Wrightsville Beach area. Located at 2012 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-3558.

THe LiTTLe diPPer Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Open Tuesday-Sunday, serving dinner at 5pm. 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

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. 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 takehome 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. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm; closed Sunday. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

meLLoW mUSHroom Mellow out and relax in the comfortable atmosphere that Mellow Mushroom offers. From the giant psychadelic ‘shroom located in the bar area to the Cadillac hanging on the wall, this restaurant is far from ordinary. The open kitchen brings live entertainment as pizza dough flies in the air. Their hand-tossed, spring-water dough brings new meaning to pizzas and calzones—healthy!! With 20 drafts and an array of microbrews, domestic and import bottles, Mellow Mushroom has an extensive beer list and full bar. Also, check out their lunch specials and variety of sandwiches. Their menu also caters to everyone and offers many vegetarian dishes. Live jazz on Wednesdays. Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am10pm; Sun., 12pm-9pm. 4311 Oleander Drive, (910) 452-3773.

TroLLY SToP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs are family owned with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces. Dogs include Smithfield (beef & pork), Southern Dog, Sabrett (all beef), Northern Dog, Carolina Packers Pork

Dog (smoked sausage), Oscar Mayer 98% Fat Free Dogs (turkey) and Light Life Veggie Dog (soy). Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open six days including Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. Open at 11am on Sat.; South Howe St. in Southport, 457-7017; 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, 4585778. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416.

aSian doUBLe HaPPineSS Double Happiness offers the Port City fine Asian dining at reasonable prices. Now under new management, the restaurant will serve flavorful dishes, prepared by the cultural richness of authentic China. Serving items like traditional dim sum and gourmet home-style cooking, Double Happiness is still dedicated to branding the exotic flavors of fresh ingredients and a romantic spice in all of their cooking. Their friendly staff will always go the extra mile to help diners enjoy their experience. Beer and wine is served for lunch and dinner, and Double Happiness is open Monday through Saturday, from 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm; closed Sundays. 4403 Wrighstville Avenue; (910) 313-1088.

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.

Hiro jaPaneSe STeaKHoUSe What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 47pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Open Monday thru Thursday 4pm-10pm; Friday and Saturday 4pm-10:30pm; and Sunday 11am-10pm. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570. Please visit the Web site at hirojapanesesteakhouse.com.

indocHine reSTaUranT and 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

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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, or be entertained every Friday night with a Balinese dancer. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. Indochinewilmington.com.

caribbean JaMaica’S cOMFOrT ZOne Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is Wilmington’s Authentic Caribbean Restaurant conveniently located at 417 S. College Road in University Landing. We offer exquisite Caribbean cuisine to satisfy your taste buds, whether they are for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, mellow flavors of our curry chicken, curry goat or our ox tail skillfully flavored by our Jamaican chefs. Come in and enjoy our many menu selections, our warm décor, atmosphere, excellent service and our smooth reggae music. Operating hours are: Sunday 3:00pm – 8:00pm; Wednesday – Saturday 11:45am – 9:00pm (Closed Monday and Tuesday). Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Check us out at www.jamaicascomfortzone.com or call us (910) 399-2867.

eUrO FUSiOn preSS 102 espresso. panini. Martini. Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new Euro-American eatery and martini bar in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. Nestled inside the Hotel Tarrymore on the corner of Second and Dock streets, Press 102 offers the finest espresso and French press coffee made exclusively from locally roasted beans and more Panini creations this side of Tuscany. Boasting more than a hundred different wine labels and an endless variety of freshly pressed fruit and herb inspired martini cocktails foodies also enjoy a sophisticated evening menu that includes shrimp and grits made with redeye gravy and a perfectly grilled New York strip bathed in a basil caramel and white balsamic reduction. Glass tile and eclectic mirrors make for a cozy bar and bistro seating at Press 102 and up to 60 guests can also enjoy outdoor patio seating surrounded by flowers and passersby. Large parties of up to 120 are welcome in the Veranda Room overlooking Dock Street. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 7am – close and Sunday brunch from 10am til 2pm. Takeout calls welcome. 399-4438. Press102.com.

French caprice biSTrO Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full

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menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant” three years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

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

GiOrGiO’S iTalian reSTaUranT Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-a-kind restaurant. Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accomplished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten. With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the air creating that comforting feeling of home-away-from-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! www.giorgios-restaurant.com. 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954.

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. We have the largest tequila selection in Wilmington. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.” Stop by for lunch dinner, or a late-night treat, open from 11:30am until 3am, seven days a week, 365 days a year, all ABC permits. 122 Market Street between Second and Front, downtown Wilmington. 251-9444. Visit our 2nd location at 1437 Military Cutoff Rd., next to PT’s! (910) 256-2229 www. grabslice.com.

JaMaican JaMaica’S cOMFOrT ZOne Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is Wilmington’s Authentic Caribbean Restaurant conveniently located at 417 S. College Road in University Landing. We offer exquisite Caribbean cuisine to satisfy your taste buds, whether they are for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, mellow flavors of our curry chicken, curry goat or our ox tail skillfully flavored by our Jamaican chefs. Come in and enjoy our many menu selections including our daily offering of a four-course meal for $12.00. Operating hours: Sunday 3:00pm – 8:00pm; Monday - Closed; open Tuesday – Saturday 11:45am – 9:00pm. Live Music every 3rd Friday. Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Check us out at HYPERLINK “http://www.jamaicascomfortzone.com” www.jamaicascomfortzone.com or call us at (910) 399-2867.

laTin aMerican San JUan caFe San Juan Cafe offers the finest authentic Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. Our laid-back bar is the perfect spot to relax, watch surfing movies and listen to the music of the islands, while our candle-lit dining room creates a great atmosphere to bring a date for a romantic evening. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Columbia, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela to name a few, we have something for everyone! TuesSat, 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm; Sun., 11am4pm brunch. Closed Mondays. 3314 Wrightsville Avenue (910) 790-8661.

OrGanic lOVeY’S MarKeT Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for natural and organic groceries, or just a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious, and totally fresh snack. Whether they are in the mood for a veggie burger, a bean burrito or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte café menu at Lovey’s. The food bar—which has cold salads and hot selections that can be eaten in the café seating or boxed for take-out—can be enjoyed all day long, while the juice bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of produce, grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices, Lovey‘s also carries grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. Wheat-free, gluten-free, products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries and wholesome pet foods. For anything shoppers want that is not in stock, Lovey‘s will be happy to find it. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and on Sundays, 10am to 6pm. Café hours: Monday-Friday, 11am–6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; (910) 5090331. Online at www.loveysmarket.com.

Tidal creeK cO-Op Tidal Creek Deli offers a wide array of exceptional and unusual organic foods, all of which taste as good as they are for you. The salad bar and hot bar incorporate flavors from around the world; each item is prepared by hand using only fresh and local ingredients. The chefs are constantly experimenting to create new and exciting dishes. Choose from made to order smoothies with almond butter and hemp milk, salads with locally grown greens or, special order a wedding cake made from scratch to your specifications. Whatever your tastes, Tidal Creek Deli is a place to rejuvenate the mind and body while enjoying the company of a friendly and relaxed organic community. Located at 5329 Oleander Drive, (910) 799-2667; www.tidalcreek.coop.

SeaFOOd dOcK STreeT OYSTer bar Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfortable 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 www. dockstreetoysterbar.net.

eaST aT The blOcKade rUnner hOTel The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Friday evening plus a spectacular Sunday brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. We offer live entertainment on Saturday evening and Sunday brunch. Our lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

hierOnYMUS Proving that excellent seafood isn’t just for the eateries at Wrightsville Beach, Hieronymus Seafood is the stop for midtown Wilmington seafood lovers. In business for 27 years strong, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by consistently providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in oceanic cuisine. Complete with a full-service bar and a fireside oyster bar, it’s the place to be if you are seeking top-quality attributes in atmosphere, presentation, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysters Hieronymus and the Scallops Fra Diavlo. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2007. 5035 Market Street; (910) 392-6313.

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

SOUThern hall’S TrOpicana reSTaUranT Hall’s is a Wilmington tradition! Originally opened in 1901 as a drug store, Hall’s has been serving the Downtown community for over 100 years. We serve traditional Southern fare, including a classic breakfast with the accompaniments you’ve grown to love. Lunch includes a Southern buffet Monday-Friday with pork, chicken, all the fixin’s, and a special addition every day! Don’t forget our unique menu, which includes everything from specialty sandwiches to fried seafood. Most importantly, at Hall’s everything is fresh! Open MondayFriday, 7am-2pm (buffet 11-2), and Saturday from 7am-12:30pm with breakfast and menu items only. 421 Castle St. (910) 762-2210.

SpOrTS bar carOlina ale hOUSe Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant is home to over 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington. 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. Carolina Ale House serves its full menu from 11a – 2a daily. CarolinaAleHouse. com. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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Understanding the Female: New book discovers bird-watching in a different capacity

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illions of people have taken part in a recreational pastime for centuries now. Bird watching, also called “birding,” thrives across many regions, including Wilmington, and many even have bird societies, which sponsor trips and educational lectures. There are a number of reasons many have heard the call to participate: They want to reconnect with the outside world, leave the hustle and bustle of their daily stressful lives behind and spend productive time with others. For debuting author Joe Bovino, the concept of watching birds—or in his case, “chicks”—in their natural habitat has taken on a whole new meaning. Portrayed within his first book, “Field Guide to Chicks of the United States,” bird watching proves to be more than simply snagging a glance at a black-throated green warbler through a pair of oversized binoculars. It has become more than poetic scribe, like “The Golden-Crowned Kinglet” or “The Northern Cardinal.” For Bovino the methodology and terminology of birding can be applied amusingly to our modern world of dating and mating. Scheduled for release in September, “Field Guide to Chicks of the United States” applies the familiar bird guide format to American chicks, with tongue-in-cheek observations on their location, habitat, song and promiscuity. By taking a look at subcultures of single American ladies, the book entertains thanks to its witty, unflinching tone.

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Bovino acknowledges particular tendencies and predispositions related to our culture, and playfully illustrates how female groups look, sound, behave, date and mate. Some helpful tips and chick “magnets” also get sprinkled in for good measure. The point? To help men appreciate the diversity of ladies in the American field, because in many ways, as they saying goes, “What you see is what you get.” “When I was in Miami, I noticed that a lot of white guys lumped Latin women into one group,” Bovino explains. The author speaks with a certain addictive quality, as if he were a true connoisseur of women. “I never understood how they could do that,” he says. “There are many different kinds of Latin women in Miami: Dominican-American, Colombian-American, Puerto Rican and many more. They all want guys to notice and appreciate the intriguing physical, behavioral and cultural differences amongst them. On the flip side, many of my Latin guy friends didn’t seem to know one girl from another. I thought, There has to be a fun way to show

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how white American women differ in meaningful ways across the country. My book is a way to take a step back and observe those differences. It’s people watching, with the insights delivered in a pithy, no-nonsense way that guys can relate to.” Bovino has been conducting research for a “Field Guide to Chicks of the United States” for over 30 years! Besides his own personal dating experiences, he conducted countless interviews in cafés, airports and restaurants, and he served as a cross-cultural consultant for California government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private firms. His proverbial “how-to guide” sent him traveling from Los Angeles to New Jersey, and all states in-between, including our own Carolina coast. Come September, Bovino aims to deliver a highly visual approach to analyzing diverse species of women. He assures to execute the idea in a light-hearted way, without delivering a single personal objective. Loaded with stylish and exaggerated caricatures, illustrator Carsten Mell stays clear from being too offensive, and keeps the work light hearted and free. Importantly, Bovino never once bogs down readers by proclaiming to be an expert in the field. “It’s not about pick-up lines out of context,” he continues. “It’s about keeping it

simple, and it presents a tremendous opportunity for guys to do a little field work and find someone who really fits.” The question: Will women like me object to being treated and categorized like a bird? It’s not something to ruffle any feathers over, because face it: Any informational guide that helps a man recognize, understand and embrace our beautiful multicultural backgrounds, well ... I‘ll fly with it. To join Joe Bovino’s Bird Society and other chick watchers, visit www.fieldguidetochicks.com.

The New 9-to-5: BuenaSpace opens offices to business folk of all types

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hen Robert and Jonnie Sharp moved to Wilmington from San Francisco in 2007, they found the area to be a wonderful place to raise their family—but not necessarily their businesses. Primed for tourism, hospitality, filmmaking and a few other industries, they recognized that the Cape Fear region wasn’t exactly Silicon Valley. However, Robert, owner of a software company, and Jonnie, a social entrepreneur, understood quickly the reasoning revolved around proper infrastructure. “When we moved here we realized that there were a lot of really intelligent people hanging out in coffee shops, working all day, but still no sense of community or collaboration,” Robert says. “We found Wilmington to be very fragmented. We talked to different people all day, all the time, and nobody knew what anybody else was doing. So, we thought creating an environment to help facilitate that would be great for pulling together like-minded people: entrepreneurs, remote workers, telecommuters, creative people, writers, knowledge workers. [We knew then] there would be a real need for something like BuenaSpace within the community.” Over the winter, the Sharps took their first steps toward creating a co-working environment in downtown Wilmington, designed to provide a unique space for people without traditional offices. Months after process of renovating the vacant second floor of what was Reeds Jewelers on Front Street, BuenaSpace opened for business in May, providing all the amenities of an office without a Michael Scott. “I think there are a lot of people who sit in a coffee shop all day who want more,” Robert says. “For instance, a friend recently hosted an IBM luncheon, and all of these remote workers who work for the company came out of the woodwork. It just illustrates the need for community that these people, who are sequestered in their own homes, are missing. Sure, they’re online and they’re IM-ing, Facebooking, emailing or on the phone, but there was this lack of human interaction and lack of community that they didn’t have, and I think Wilmington has a lot of those people.” Advertised as a “space for entrepreneurs, freelancers and telecommuters,” BuenaSpace provides access to individual workspaces, a conference room, printing services, a video editing suite, a lounge with HDTV, and a kitchenette, complete with free coffee. The openroom environment encourages interaction and collaboration between the members, where inspiration and energy can be strengthened and exchanged. With no lease to sign, members pay only $150 a month for access all day, every day.

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UNIQUE FACES AND SPACES Founders Robert and Jonnie Sharp, along with their daughter Vida, have brought a new way of conducting business to the Port City. Last week, they opened BuenaSpace, giving freelancers, telecommuters, remote workers and creative people a new take on ‘going to the office.’

The space also makes itself available to folks taking on shorter projects or commitments for only $25 a day for a workspace and $50 for a half-day use of the conference room. For the Sharps, it not only fills a void in the Wilmington

community for those who work independently, it also offers an opportunity to build knowledgeable and skilled creative workers around their own companies. “I’ve been around incubators for a long time and understand their concept,” Robert says. “In the early 2000s, I started a virtual incubator called ‘StrategyPoint,’ which offered professional services and advice to companies but had no physical location. More recently I’ve been reading about this trend called ‘co-working spaces,’ where they’ve moved away from the term ‘incubator.’ BuenaSpace is more a part of this trend because we’re really not incubating people. This is just a place to come to work. But if people want the ‘co’ part of the word, we have that as well.” In addition to providing a home for remote workers, BuenaSpace maintains a

truly unique atmosphere thanks to the Sharp’s commitment to building community around what they call, “triple bottom line.” The business concept revolves around people, environment and sustainability—all equally important to profit. To incorporate this philosophy, nonprofits can use the facilities for free. Likewise, the Sharps plan to encourage members of BuenaSpace to get involved in pro bono projects in the larger Wilmington area. By no means will philanthropic work be a requirement for members; however, it will push the idea that, to make a difference in the lives of one’s community, individuals and organizations should lead by example. “’Triple Bottom Line’ and ‘sustainability,’ these are concepts that are thrown around a lot,” Robert says. “But what they mean to me, is it comes down to strong local communities that are self-reliant and resilient. Jonnie and I are committed to that, and we hope BuenaSpace will play a role in that as well. It’s great that we can be informed and concerned about the world, but, really, if you don’t start from the inside out, then I think it’s very hard to get anything done. I can’t affect change in the Kalahari desert if I can’t even help Snipes Elementary.” For more information about BuenaSpace, visit www.buenaspace.com or contact info@buenaspace.com. In the interest of full disclosure, the author wrote the entire article and interviewed the Sharps from the his new office at BuenaSpace.

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Events CAROLINA BEACH FIREWORKS The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce this year’s schedule for the Fireworks by the Sea series. Once again the Chamber has joined forces with the Boardwalk Makeover to bring you and your family an evening of entertainment to tickle your senses. Live music will begin at the Boardwalk Gazebo at 6:30pm leading up to the fireworks at 9pm. This year there will be eighteen (18) evenings of fireworks including our fabulous Independence Day show. The complete schedule is listed below so be sure to mark your calendars so you can grab your blankets and chairs and head to Pleasure Island for an evening of fun, every Thurs, unless otherwise noted: 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, Sat. 7/3 Independence Day Show,7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, Fri. 9/3 Labor Day Weekend. CLASSY-CHASSIS CAR SHOW The Classy-Chassis Car Show & Country Flea Market will take place on Sat. 7/10 from 9am4pm. Now in its fifth year, the show features a dazzling display of vintage cars and trucks. Vehicles are judged by an independent panel, that awards plaques and trophies at the 3pm ceremony. Throughout the day there’s music,

food, and an air conditioned ice cream barn where you can cool off, listening to the oldies. Preregistration (before 6/30) is $20 per vehicle. After 6/30, registration is $25 per vehicle. Admission is free. Poplar Grove Plantation,10200 US Highway 17 N. http://www.poplargrove.com/car_show.htm. (910) 686-9518 ext.26 THE ARTFUL PEANUT Poplar Grove, the oldest peanut plantation in the South, presents The Artful Peanut on 7/31. Schedule: 9:30am: Opening ceremony starts off with complimentary anniversary cake, peanut butter (what else!), served throughout the day!; 9am-5pm: • The Peanut Plantation Life—tours of the manor house with costumed guides; the craft studios weaver/spinner, basketmaker; the tenant house, where they’ll be cooking peanuts and offering samples; in the Agricultural Building for exhibits, videos, modern-day farmer, displays, tools, equipment, etc. Vendors will have baked, fried, buttered, roasted, creamed peanutlicious treats plus lots of other goodies. • New work by Ivey Hayes, NC born and raised artist. Hayes will be in the amnor house, donating a portion of his sales to Poplar Grove • Creative Artists of Hampstead Annual Show and Sale—Accomplished and amateur painters, photographers, sculptors and jewelers are awarded first through third place in their category. Booksignings, silent auctions,

and demonstrations throughout the day. Show lasts through Sun., 10am-4pm. • Hammer In: local chapter of Artist Blacksmith Association of North America (ABANA) holds a Hammer In, 9am-5pm in Blacksmith Shop. Talented members take turns demonstrating throughout the day. Different techniques, materials and equipment are used to create gates, tables, decor, and much more. • Cindy Rhodes plays the delightful sounds of the hammered dulcimer throughout the day. Cindy is a classically trained musician, writing original music for piano and dulcimer.Also an accomplished artist, Cindy is one of the many multi-talented folks that live on Cape Fear. 10200 US Highway 17. www. poplargrove.com • (910) 686-9518 EAST COAST WAHINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 14th Annual ECWC will take place on Sunday, 8/15, at the south end of Wrightsville Beach.This year’s contest is geared towards girls 18 & under. Currently seeking new & renewing sponsors:Sponsorships may be in the form of either a cash donation or combination of cash & product. Donated items are also needed for approximately 80 competitor goody bags, division prizes, & raffle prizes. FARMERS MARKET Riverfront Farmers’ Market on Sat., 8am-1pm. Remains open every Saturday (except October 2 Riverfest) through 12/18, 8am-1pm, downtown. Features local farmers, producers, artists and

crafters. Products offered include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts, and more. N. Water St. (between Market & Princess streets). • Pine Valley Market’s Farm Fresh Saturdays: 5/22, and every Sat., from June-August. A local farmer from Clinton will have a variety of local and regional produce. Castle Hayne farm flowers, too. www.pinevalleymarket. com, 3520 S College Rd. • Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market on Wed., 8am-1pm. Everything is locally grown or made: in-season fruits and vegetables, plants, cut flowers, eggs, cheese and more! • Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, Mondays, 8am-1pm, featuring 15 vendors of local produce, shrimp and seafood, arts and crafts, etc. • Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market open every Saturday, 8am1pm, featuring over 40 vendors, 75/25 farmers to arts and craft vendors, selling everything from produce to flowers, jewlery to photography.

Fund-raiser/Charity CROHN’S/COLITIS FUNDRAISER The first Crohn’s & Colitis 5K walk and celebration will take place here in Wilmington on 6/19 at Greenfield Lake from 5-8pm. Crohn’s & Colitis will be an event dedicated to finding a cure for these digestive diseases.Dana: 910-795-0799. www. cctakesteps.org. ericanddana@broadstar.net CAROUSEL CENTER FOR ABUSED CHILDREN Sat., 6/19, flounder fishing tourney held to benefit The Carousel Center for Abused Children. The weigh-in station will be at Inlet Watch Yacht Club in Carolina Beach, and fishermen catching the top five heaviest fish will receive the following cash prizes: 1st prize, $1,000; 2nd prize, $500; 3rd prize, $250; 4th prize, $100, 5th prize, $50. There will also be raffles and door prizes. Reg, $30 per angler and is taking place from now until 6/18, 7pm at Inlet Watch Yacht Club in Carolina Beach and Tex’s Tackle. Registration: www.carouselcenter.org or Tom Banks, 910-279-5713; tbanks@mtsservices. com or fax apps, 910-762-6644. TRINITY CHILDREN FOUNDATION Trinity Children’s 1st annual Poker Run will take place on 6/19. Dinner at 5:30pm to meet all the riders that have taken the day off to support the children. • Trinity Children 5th Annual Charity Rider leaves Big Daddy’s, Kure Beach on 6/24 headed for Harrah’s in Cherokee, NC. Please join in the fun and cheer for Zola, our 91 year young adopted Grandmother in her effort to support the abused children of NC as The Trinity Children Ride brings support and hope to many children over the past four years. www.trinitychildren.com for ride applications.

Theatre/Auditions ROMEO AND JULIET Shakespeare on the Green presents the Shakespeare Youth Company performing “Romeo and Juliet,” the famous tale of star-crossed lovers unquestionably the world’s best-known love story. Leading the cast of characters Daneille Bringard as Juliet, Patrick Basquill as Romeo, Caylan McKay as Mercutio, and Carl Guthrie as Tybalt. Mon-Thu through 6/17. All performances at 8pm, free. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. GUERILLA THEATRE Guerilla Theatre presents “Catastropolis” by local playwright Justin Cioppa: 6/17-20 & 24-27. In the world of Catastropolis, being a super-hero or super-villain is a regular, respectable, 9-5 job. You

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punch in, you punch out, you file paperwork, you have health insurance and even an HR lady. Our protagonists just so happen to be super-villains. They also happen to be very bad at what they do. So bad in fact that they can’t afford they’re own individual super-secret evil lairs and are forced to share a tiny apartment in the city. Hillarity ensues when they are forced to take on a new roommate who just happens to be a “normal.” Brown Coat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace St. general $10, student $5, dinner and show $20 OPERA HOUSE SEASON 25th Anniversary Season, performed on the Main Stage of Thalian Hall. Fiddler on the Roof: Book by Joseph Stein. Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Based on Sholom Aleichem’s stories by special permission of Arnold Perl. 6/1820 and 6/25-27. In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, is searching for appropriate husbands for his three eldest daughters. Old World ways collide with modernity as the daughters reject their father’s wishes and marry the men they love, each daughter’s choice moving her further away from the customs of her faith. All performances at 8pmr Sun. matinees, 3pm. PLAYHOUSE 211 THEATER Playhouse 211 Theater is back and will open by hosting Cape Fear Repertory Theatre’s production of the Michael Parker farce “The Sensuous Senator,” running 6/10-20. Tickets; playhouse211.com, capefearrep.com, or stop by Playhouse 211 Theater, Mon-Fri., 10am-6pm, 4320-100 Southport-Supply Rd. Southport, NC. 910-200-7785 (Playhouse 211 Theater); or 910-294-2184 (Cape Fear Repertory Theatre) CLUE Through 6/24: 6:30pm, Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. $35 includes dinner, performance, tax and gratuity. Join all of your favorite characters from the world’s most famous whodunit board game as their criminal capers come to life onstage. This fast-paced farce will leave audiences ‘dying’ with laughter! Murder, madness, mystery, and mayhem. Seven suspects, six weapons—how many bodies? Limited seating. RSVP: www.porchtheatre.com or 910-232-6611. PORT CITY PUPPET FESTIVAL “Pinocchio” by Lee Bryan-That Puppet Guy, Fri. 7/16, 7pm. Original one-man “tour de farce” combines authentic Italian music, Commedia-style mask work, and plenty of audience participation! (50 mins/recommended for all ages) • “How to Grow a Pickle” by Nana Projects & “The Reluctant Dragon” by Stageworks, Sat., 7/17, 3pm. “How To Grow A Pickle” whimsically illustrates the process of creating a pickle from planting the seeds to pickling and jarring the cucumber. Both entertaining and educational, the performance demonstrates dramatically and humorously where our food comes from and the benefits of eating and growing locally. “The Reluctant Dragon” uses Japanesestyle puppets to retell the classic 19th century story of a young boy and a sophisticated dragon who refuses to fight. (60 mins/recommended for all ages) • One Frame at a Time: The Stop-Motion Films of Michael GranberrySat. 6/17, 7pm. See puppets come alive on film through the process of Stop-Motion Animation! Former Wilmington resident Michael Granberry returns to the Port City to talk about his work as a stop-motion animator and to show a selection of his short films. A Q&A with the artist immediately follows the performance. (75 minutes/recommended for adults & ages 13+) adults $12/youth $8 (under 18) box office (910)962-3500 ANNIE Brunswick Little Theatre will present the Tony award winning musical Annie. Performances will be held at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College, 7:30pm on 8/6,7,13,14 and at 3pm on 8/8,15. 1-800-754-1050, ext. 416. $15 for adults, $10 for students 12 and over w/ school ID’s, $10 Brunswick Community College staff, $6 for children under 12.

Comedy CREATIVE COMEDY-SUMMER SHORTS Comedy Improv & Sketch for Beginners-One

Week Intensive: $68. Learn the basics of improv. 7/25-7/31. Sun.-Sat. 6-9pm CFCC Campus • Just Games-Workshop: $68. Class will cover all different types of improv. games. Previous student or some improv. training preferred. 6/19 and 26 9am-5:30pm UNCWilmington Campus, 7/24 and 31, 9am-5:30pm. www.brooklingreen. com or (910)362-7319. NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM 6/25-26: Phil Hogan. Showtimes at 9pm, Tickets $8/10. • Stand-Up is Dead Comedy Tour: Feat. headliners Mack Lindsay and Steven Kendrick, as well as Joe Charles, Andrew Deans and other local comedians at the Nutt Street Comedy room in the basement of The Soapbox Laundro-Lounge. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $8 adv. (etix.com) or $10 at the door. Standupisdead.com. • Every

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bring your picnics, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy music in the park Thurs, 6:30-8pm, 6/24, 7/8, and 8/5 (if inclement weather, rescheduled for the following Thurs). (910)256-7925 or www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com. KURE BEACH SUMMER CONCERTS On the second and fourth Fri. of June, July and Aug., The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce proudly brings you the 2010 Free Summer Concert Series featuring: 6/25, Spare Change (Rock/Pop) • 7/9 Wahl Project (Jazz) • 7/23, Katelyn Marks (Country) • 8/13 Jam Sandwich (Classic Rock) • 8/27, Blind Lemon Pledge (Blues/Classic Rock). Concerts take place at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach. No ticket rqd. and parking is free. Concerts at 6:30pm. Chamber: (910) 458-8434.

The Opera House Theatre Company brings the Joseph Stein classic to stage, with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Venture into the village of Anatevka, where Tevye looks to marry his three daughters off , while the girls are moving away from the customs of their faith and traditions, looking for love in their own rights. Shows are at 8pm with Sunday matinees at 3pm, $25, thalianhall.com. week at Nutt St: Tues. and Wed. Improv with the “Nutt House” troupe ($5 cover and $1 Front St draft beer);Thurs. Open Mic Stand-up; Fri. and Sat.:Nationally Touring Comedians. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet.com. 910-520-5520

106.7 THE PENGUIN CONCERTS Tift Merritt with Dawn Landes on Sat. 7/17 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Tickets: $20 in advance and $25 day of show. Gates oat 5:30pm; show ends 10pm. Purchase tickets at Gravity Records (Kerr Ave.) or Revolution 9 (Cotton Exchange) or online at www.1067thepenguin.com • Eric Lindell, Sat. 7/3 at Kefi. Tickets $10; limited capacity venue on a holiday weekend. Show starts at 10pm. Purchase tickets at Gravity Records (Kerr Ave.) or Kefi (2012 Eastwood Rd) or online at www.1067thepenguin.com. ANGELA EASTERLING Angela Easterling is playing at the Historic Amuzu Theatre in Downtown Southport, NC, 7-9pm. Angela’s latests CD, “Blacktop Road,” is on the top 40 of Americana Music. Tickets are $15 each to benefit the restoration of the Historic Theatre at 111 Howe Street. JAZZ AT THE BEAM The Jazz series will take place on the first Saturday of every month. 7/3 will begin the series with El Jay Johnson and special guests. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. (910)251-1935 or citybuddha@hotmail.com.

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CONCERT AT 128 SOUTH 6/24, 7:30pm @ 128 S. Front Street, Wilmington. $15 admission, doors open at 6:30pm. Sol, a world-class guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and recording artisist will be performing, as well as Perry Smith, the opening act who plays lead and rhythm guitar, mandolin and hand percussion for the Cosmic Groove Lizards. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SUMMER CONCERTS Wrightsville Beach Parks and Rec hosts WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts at Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr. You’re invited to

Dance 2010 SUMMER DANCE CLASSES 2010 Summer Dance Classes through 7/30: Preschool - Adult. Schedules now available in front studio lobby & on website.Classes for all ages: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Discovery Motion, Hip-Hop, Modern, Acrobatics, Pilates, Hippity-Hop, Pointe & Lyrical. New classes added: Acting Workshops, Leaps & Turns, Break Dancing, Musical Theatre, Improv/ Standup Comedy, Adult Hip-Hop • 2010 Summer Dance Theme Camps:Theme camps $125/student camp fees are non-refundable & are not prorated according to attendance. Min. 5 students per camp required. No experience necessary, no shoes needed, loose comfortable clothing. Includes dance, games, activities, crafts, movies, story time, snacks, tumbling and free T-shirt. Camps are designed for children under 12 years of age. • 2010 Summer Dance Theme Camps, 9am-noon, Mon-Fri.: 6/ 21-25 “Girls Rock” Camp • 7/12-16 “Primpin’ Princess Camp” • 7/19-23“Dancin’ Like a Star.” 799-3223 www.techniquesinmotion.com WILMINGTON SINGLES CLUB 6/18: DJ Buddy Langley “Honor our Men Dance” ($8/10) • 6/25: Tony & Diane ($8/10). All events held at American Legion, Post 10. Music from 8-11pm. No shorts, miniskirts or denim jeans. Kathleen: (910) 232-3315. wilmingtonsingles.blogspot.com. TANGO Friday intro class at the Wilmington Athletic Club, 6:15pm, and the advancing couples class at 11:30am Saturday. • New couples dance at CAM: Sat. 6 sessions: 6/12, 26 and 7/10, 24 and 31, 11am-1:30pm. $90/couple, (CAM members 10% discount). Class size is limited, pre-reg. required by

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THE NEXSON RINGERS HANDBELL CONCERT At 7pm, St. James Parish will host The Nexson Ringer’s handbell concert, under the direction of Ronnie Wise, 6/17. • Handbell workshop for both advanced ringers and beginners on Sat morning, 6/19, 9:30am-12:30pm. Lunch by Karen Clark will be offered ($10 donation). RSVP lunch by 6/17, noon. Admission to both events, free, but donations greatly appreciated. 25 S. Third St. (910) 763-1628 ext. 12 or www.stjames.org. MUSIC ON THE TOWN Mayfaire Music on the Town returns for its 2010 season. Bring coolers (beer/wine is welcome), picnic baskets, chairs, friends and family to start the weekend off right! Chick-Fil-A will be at the concerts every Friday for an easy pick-me up dinner. Plus, Jumpin Party Rentals will be out with three moon bounce castles, cotton candy and snow cones for the kids (for a small fee). Fee parking and dogs are welcome! Schedule: 6/18: Nectar (adult contemporary) • 6/25: Barstanders (variety, rock, blues) • 7/2: Cosmic Groove Lizards (original rock) • 7/9: Phantom Playboys (rockabilly) • 7/16: Live Bait: (acoustic rock) • 7/23: Mako (variety rock) • 7/30: Blind Lemon Pledge (blues, rock) • 8/6: Big Fish (classic, modern rock) • 8/13: Blivet (eclectic rock) • 8/20: The School Boys (classic rock) • 8/27: Jason Marks Band (country) • 9/3: Soul Power Posse (funk, R&B, rock)

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or rockinrowland@hotmail.com.

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from this print auction will benefit KMI. Artbox Gallery-Soapbox 2nd Floor 255 N. Front St. The gallery is open during regular Soapbox hours. Closing reception 6/25, 7-11pm. www. capefearpress.com ART SOUP Acoustic Soup: an afternoon of music and wine@ 4pm-8pm, Hosted by Art Soup and Bottega Gallery. Art Soup, a local nonprofit arts organization presents Acoustic Soup: a philanthropic afternoon of live music and wine tasting. Enjoy another afternoon with acoustic music and wine featuring the amazing talents of Tucker Hill, Richard Welsh, Kim Dicso, According to Oscar, Jude Eden, Jim Ashley and John Clark. This monthly event is creatively coupled with wine sampling, raffles, prizes and more. Acoustic Soup is a monthly showcase rotating through various local venues as a fundraising event for Art Soup, a recently established non-profit group in Wilmington, North Carolina. •$2 donation appreciated. All proceeds go Art Soup, a local arts organization promoting events and education.

Tues., 6/1 e-mail: daphne@cameronartmuseum. com or phone: 910-395-5999 ext. 1007. Instructor: Kent Boseman. www.surfertango.com. CAROLINA LOUNGE DANCE LESSONS Tues.: Shag Night. Free Shag Lessons with Brad White. Beginner 7:30pm, Intermediate 8pm. Dancing till 11pm. $5 cover. • Thurs.: Ladies Night. Free Line Dance Lessons with Barbara Braak 7:30pm. 5 cover. • Fri.: Salsa Night. Begins with Argentine Tango Lessons, 7:30pm. $5 cover. Salsa Lessons, 9:30pm & DJ Lalo. Open till 2:30am. • Sat.: Beach & Shag DJ, 7:30pm, Salsa, 11pm till close. Carolina Lounge, 910 791-7595. DANCESPORT LESSONS Waltz: Tuesdays 7pm, Swing: Tuesdays 8pm, Beginner • Ballroom: Sundays 5pm • Beginner Ballroom Under 30: Thursdaus 6:30pm • Shag: Sundays 4pm or Thursdays 7:30pm • Cha-Cha: Wednesdays 6:15pm. • Start dates vary. 4-6 weeks.www.BallroomDanceSportNC. com 910 799-2001 SUMMER AFRICAN DANCE CLASS The Cumberland Dance Academy is holding African Dance Classes with Shea-Ra Nichi every other Saturday for all ages and levels at 7-8:30pm. Preregistration is $110 for all classes or $20 per class. •Classes are scheduled: 6/5/19; 7/3, 17; 8/7, 21. • Location at 5470 Trade Street, Hope Mills, NC. For more information contact 910-474-1134. BELLYDANCE CLASSES Bellydance classes held on Thursday evenings, 6:30 -7:30pm at the Firehouse Pilates Studio. Marie: 910-620-3566 or divyawaters@yahoo. com WILMINGTON SALSA CLUB Salsa Lessons, 8:30pm, Wed., Garibaldi Night Club, 4418 Market St., Wilmington, NC • 8pm, Fridays, Sywanyk’s Night Club 222 Henderson Ave., Jacksonville, NC. Dawn: (910) 471-6809 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025 BABS MCDANCE NEW SCHEDULE 7-8pm • Basic Shag: Tues. 6-7pm • Night Club

Two Step: Tues. 7-8pm • Basic Salsa: Tues. 7-8pm • Progressing Salsa: Tues. 8-9:30pm • Swing & Lindy: Wed. 6-7pm • Cha Cha: Wed. 7-8pm • Mambo: Wed. 8-9:30pm • Waltz: Thursdays 67pm • Progressing Shag: Thurs. 7-8pm • Foxtrot: Thurs. 7-8pm • Argentine Tango: Thurs. 8-9:30pm. Check out full schedule at babsmcdance.com.

Art ARTRAGEOUS Summer festival and art walk at Lumina Station, Artrageous is a fund-raiser for Community Boys & Girls Club, held Sat., 6/19, 10am-6pm. Feat. a variety of local affordable art and a percentage of all sales will go to benefit The Community Boys & Girls Club. Melissa Walton: 910-762-1252 or Bryan Krystoff, Marketing Director Lumina Station at 910-599-4688. RE-IMAGINED Re-Imagined is an inaugural exhibit at the new Alternative Art Space of artist Diane Hause. Current exhibit centers on a mixed media 16 x 4 foot painting titled “Quest for the Echo’s Source,” along with woodcuts and linoleum prints that are in support of this painting that was created as a reaction to the 2005 tsunami disaster. Painting is acrylics and collage on wood panels that also were hand-carved in places so as to permit prints to be pulled directly from the painting surface. 2TEN HAUSTUDIO,15930 HWY 210 NC East. Will hang through 6/22; venue open by appointment. 910874-3535 or www.haustudio.com FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHTS Fourth Friday Gallery Nights 2010, 6-9pm on the fourth Friday of each month: 6/25, 7/23, 8/27, 9/24, 10/22, 12/26. No admission. All ages. Several downtown galleries, studios and art spaces will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. The Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Includes opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-activities; www. wilmingtonfourthfridays.com. BIG PRINT BLOCK PARTY EXHIBITION See the 4x8 foot woodcuts that were printed with a steamroller! We will also have a silent auction of the Big Print by Kids Making It. All of the proceeds

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PARALLELOGRAM Language, a new art and literature exhibit will hand at Parallelogram, 6/6-26, with opening reception on the 6th, 7pm. Artist Andy Wiles is known for his figurative, mixed-medium work and stylized use of color and metaphor. His painting is reminiscent of a broad range of influences, from Andy Warhol to Frank Miller. “Language,” an art and literature exhibit featuring poetry and fiction inspired by the art of Andy Wiles. A group of writers and poets were given samples of Andy’s art and asked to respond in their native tongue: the written word. Result is an art exhibit that bridges the gap between the visual and the cognitive, the spoken and the unspeakable, the sight and the sound. Featuring writers: Jason Mott, Corinne Manning, Sarah Garguilo, William Coppage, Randy Skidmore, Dan Boone, Cheryl Wilder, Jeff Carney and Anne Branigin. Jason Mott: JMott@ penandcape.com. 523 S. 3rd St. • 910-7635423 ZIABIRD SPRING CALENDAR Through 7/5. Ivey Hayes artwork at Ziabird. • 7/98/18. Andrea Peterson’s artwork at Ziabird. 1900 Eastwood Rd. 910-208-9650. SPECTRUM ART & JEWELRY Spectrum Art & Jewelry will host their next monthly Open House & Wine Tasting 7/9, 6-8pm. Featured artists for the event will be local metal artist, Anne Cunningham and glass artists, Rick & Valerie Beck from Spruce Pine, NC. Music by Lisa & Galen. Cunningham works with copper, brass and steel to create luminous and flowing wall hangings. In a constantly evolving experimental process, she uses patinas, dyes and paints to create jewel-like colors on her metal fabrications. The Becks are glass artists from Western NC. Free and open to public; for more information call 910-256-2323 or visit www.SpectrumArtAndJewelry.com ART OF WOMEN’S CANCERS Call for participants to register and submit artwork for The Art of Women’s Cancers Exhibition and Fund-raiser. Exhibition held at Independence Mall 6/28-7/11. People of all ages and all artistic levels who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis of a special woman in their lives showcase art, sharing a story that is most important to them. womenofhopefightcancer.com. 910-617-0990. FIGURING IT OUT Two local artists will present “Figuring It Out,” a show feat. their unique views of the human figure at Caprice Bistro & Sofa Bar, through 7/31. Pastel painter Jan Boland of Southport and oil painter Joanne Geisel of Leland have joined forces and gathered together the best of their figurative pieces for this show 10 Market St. CALL FOR ARTISTS Creative Artists of Hampstead has been invited to participate in the 30th anniversary celebration at Poplar Grove 7/31. This promises to be a gala venture with much foot traffic including the tourist trade. Will be included in all of their publicity; offering limited tent space. Joan Millette: 270-9610 or jmillette2@charter.net. COUNTERTRANSFERENCE

Group exhibition “Countertransference” at UNCWs Cultural Arts Building. Each of the 10 artists involved address social issues ranging from the economic downturn to our interaction with the environment or local communities. Exhibitionavailable for viewing through 8/6, Mon-Thurs, noon-4pm. Artists: Lauren Frances Adams, Dan Brawley, Anne Brennan, Mei Ling Cann, Jonathan Cobbs, Adam Jacono, Abby Spangel Perry, Dixon Stetler, Jim Tisnado, and Jan-Ru Wan. Curated by Michael Webster. 601 S. College Road, 910-962-3440. ARTISTS AND TEACHERS Artists and Teachers is an exhibition that brings together ceramic work by seven local art teachers. Exhibition is organized by Hiroshi Sueyoshi and will be on view at the Clay Studio in the Pancoe Art Education Center at the Cameron Art Museum. The exhibition consists of ceramic work by Arron Wilcox and Vicky Smith of UNCW, Geoff Calabrese of Cape Fear Community College, Alan Boyd of Laney High School, Joseph Cunliffe of Ashley High School, Hope Hunt of Haggard High School and Sara Scott of New Hanover High School. Contact Ashley Standera, (910)395-5999 x1005 or astandera@cameronartmuseum.com. 9TH ANNUAL ART WALK Registration for this year’s 9th Annual ArtWalk, in downtown Wilmington. This year’s event will be on Sat., 9/11, with the event going from 10am5pm. We Front St.(which is the main street thru downtown Wilmington) will close and set up all of the artists down the middle of the street, for 6 blocks. Pedestrians stroll down thru the area to explore all of the wonderful items on display. 10,000 people throughout the day. $75 level allows you a 20’ x 10’ area to display your work however you wish. “Up & Coming” level is $35 and allows you a 10’ X 10” area space. This area has a retail price restriction of $150 or less. This area is more intended for artist who are trying to break into a larger event and get their work in front of a large crowd. Also an art parade, theme will be announced soon, will take place. Anyone that has interest in participating (both in a performance sense or constructing for the parade) or knows any individuals or groups that would have interest: Chris Andrews. artandantiquewalk@hotmail.com or 216-374-8884. WALLS FINE ART GALLERY Oil Painters of America presents Walls Fine Art Gallery as 2010 Eastern Regional Exhibition Host. The exhibition will run 10/14-11/13. Oil Painters of America has a membership of over 3200 artists. With three levels of membership, each attained through a jury process, the organization is focused on the preservation of representational art by providing support and promotion to their members and the art through education, exhibitions, and marketing. Two-day, non-sale, preview, 10am6pm, 10/14, and 10am-3pm on 10/15. Sales begin at the opening, 10/15, 6-10pm. Exhibition will include 90 juried member and signature member paintings, as well as paintings by master signature members. OPA member exhibition submission instructions are available: http:// oilpaintersofamerica.org/about/faq.html. Walls Gallery: (910)343-1703 or www.wallsgallery.com BOTTEGA EVENTS EXHIBIT: “Animals as Companions” Art Exhibit and Fundraiser for Homeless Pets.Opening reception w/live music by Mark Herbert, 6/25,6pm-all night. Art sale proceeds benefit Adopt an A.N.G.E.L.• EVENTS: World Music Mon. and Open Paint and Create (bring art in progress). • Starving Artist Night and Sting and Bitch, 6pm, Tues. • Wed. Weekly Wine Tastings • Call to artists: Looking for pieces for a watercolor exhibit. Anything goes. Please also submit 5-10 jpeg images by 7/15. 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737, www.bottegagallery. com. www.myspace.com/bottegagallery. PORT CITY POTTERY & FINE CRAFTS Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, w/ handmade, one-ofa-kind, 3-D art, crafts and more by jury-selected coastal North Carolina artisans. Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5:30pm; Sun., 11-4pm. 307 N. Front St./7637111, portcitypottery.com

Museums BATTLESHIP 2nd Saturdays: History, Heritage, Arts & Fun! The fun will place at all 37 museums and Historic Sites around the state, including the Battleship NC: 7/10 (artists on hand depicting maritime themes) and 8/14. Each location for 2nd Saturdays has a theme for the monthly program, which allows a pairing of art form and site. www.ncculture.com for statewide schedule of events. Battleship at Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River across from historic downtown Wilmington. Hours: 8am-5pm (Labor Day to Memorial Day Weekend) and 8am-8pm (Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day). Ticket sales stop one hour before closing. www.battleshipnc.com OLD BALDY The Pirates Are Coming, 8/6-8, Bald Head Island, NC. The Meka II Pirate Ship will be sailing into the Bald Head Island Marina around 5pm, Friday, August 6. It is expected that pirates from Blackbeard’s Crew will try to prevent the Meka II from docking. Thus begins a weekend of pirates and history, all for the benefit of NC’s oldest lighthouse, Old Baldy. Come for one day or for all three. www.oldbaldy.org or 910-457-7481. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com. NC AQUARIUM Pre-register for all programs! EVENTS: Aquarist Apprentice: 6/19, 26, 2pm. Find out what it is like to be responsible for the aquarium critters. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour, learn about our animals and their diets, and assist our staff in the preparation of food and feeding of some of our animals. Limited participants; wear close-toed shoes and be prepared to smell fishy. Ages 10 and up; ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $25/participant. Aquarium admission included. • Behind the Scenes Tour: 6/20, 27, 1pm. Accompany aquarium staff on a guided tour of animal quarantine, life support, food preparation, and access areas. Limited to10 participants. Children under 8 not permitted; ages 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fee: $15/ participant. Aquarium admission included. • Surf Fishing Workshop: 6/22, 8am. 3-hour workshop includes one hour of classroom discussion, then surf fishing on the beach nearby. All equipment provided; rain or shine, with extra activities added in event of bad weather (e.g., throwing a cast net). Ages 10 and up. Fee: $12/participant. Admission not included. 910-458-7468; 900 Loggerhead Rd. Kure Beach. www.ncaquariums.com CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Conservation Matters: Explore the art and science of artifact conservation. Discover what it is, who does it, and why it matters to museums. A selection of beautifully conserved furniture and other objects from the Museum’s permanent collection will be on display. • Going To The Movies: Experience the history of a century of movie-going in the Lower Cape Fear region. Explore where people went to the movies. Discover how the theater experience has changed over the years. Watch some of the first films local residents may have seen. • Cape Fear Treasures: Drink- Glimpse a selection of drinking vessels, as you explore treasures from Cape Fear Museum’s permanent collection. From 18th-century bottles to fancy teapots to modern-day souvenir mugs, discover objects that help tell the stories of liquid consumption through time. EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • Learning Center: Archaeology, Sats. 6/19 & 26, 10am-4pm. Learn how to collect and identify artifacts from both land and underwater. Activities free w/admission; ages 5 to 12. Parental participation rqd. • New Hanover County Residents’ Day, first Sunday every month residents admitted free, 1-5pm. • Cape Fear Skies: Myths, Stories & Legends, Suns, 6/20,1:30,

2:30 & 3:30pm. Venture into Cape Fear Museum’s portable planetarium and explore the night sky in the daytime. Offered three times every 3rd Sun.. Free w/admission for all ages. Parental participation is rqd. • Summer Camp: Mini Adventures , 6/21-25, 5 & 6-yr-olds, From astronomy to zoology, take part in a unique museum adventure each day. Fee charge. Prereg. is rqd. • Family Workshop: Weather Wonders, 6/27, 2:30pm. Investigate Lower Cape Fear weather. Conduct experiments to explore temperature, precipitation, and wind. Hands-on workshop $4/person plus admission; for ages 5 to 12. Parental participation is rqd. • Summer Camp: Young Engineers, 6/28-7/2, 9 & 10-yrolds. Construct the highest and strongest towers, experiment with bridge designs, plan and create a miniature golf course, and explore structures found in nature. Fee charged. • All programs pre-reg rqd: (910)798-4362. Hours: 9am-5pm, Tues-Sat,. and 1-5pm, Sun. Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for students w/valid ID and senior citizens; $5 special military rate with valid military ID; $3 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Members are always free. 814 Market St. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF WILMINGTON Activities vary every day of the week: Messy Mondays and Exploration Stations, Kids Cooking Club and Fetch!, Muddy Buddies and Toddler Time, Gross Saturdays and Gardening Club! Summer fun at the museum! • Lasting each week through 8/13: Museum Mania Day Camp: 8:3012:30pm, each day for 15 children ages 4-8 years old! Special camper programs: (No extra cost). Mon., gardening; Tues., language arts; Wed., cardio chaos; Thurs., dance. Members: $20/day, non-members: $25/day. (910) 254-3534 x 102 or camps@ playwilmington.org. Half day-camps also available. 116 Orange St. (910) 243-3534. www.playwilmington.org

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, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org.503 Market St CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: North Carolina Collects: The Real McCoy. Through 9/12 is the first in a series of exhibitions featuring private collections of North Carolina collectors.The exhibition will feature cookie jars, vases and decanters ranging from the 1930’s to the 1970’s and will include rare, one-ofa-kind examples of McCoy pottery. • Recollection: The Past Is Present, through 6/20. The exhibition’s visual and thematic referencing of the past while being rooted firmly in the present connects the art work of Amalia Amaki, Lillian Blades and Beverly Buchanan to the historical-tinged quilts by African American women in the exhibition. EVENTS: Tango

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Now that the li’l ones are out of school, take time to entertain them in a nautical fashion. Pirate Cruise Adventures offers a two-hour excursion, sailing the high seas with raconteur and local pirate expert Captain Timoth Dillinger, author of “The Pick Pocket Pirate.” The cruises depart at the Blockade Runner on Thursdays at 3:30pm. Call (910) 200-4002 for more information and costs for the trip.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for more than 130 years. Interests and activities for all ages including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively children’s area, and spectacular scale models. Housed in an original 1882 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. Groups receive special guided tours. Facilities can also be booked for meetings or mixers, accommodating groups of up to 150. Admission only $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/military, $3 for children 2-12, and free under age 2. Located at the north end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910763-2634 or www.wrrm.org. LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM Cool down in front of “Anaconda Splash” exhibit in the indoor tropical jungle. See, photograph and even touch rare animals assembled from all over the planet in beautiful simulations of their natural environments. Meet colorful jungle birds, crocodiles, king cobras, black mambas and many more. Open from 11am-5pm, Sat. from 11am6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street on historic downtown riverwalk. (910) 762-1669 or www. capefearserpentarium.com. BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the

with Kent Boseman, 6 sessions: 6/12, 26 and 7/10, 24 and 31, 11:30am-1pm, Cost: $90/couple. Class size limited • oga, every Thurs., noon, $5 members, $8 non-members. • Tai Chi, every Wed., noon, $5 members, $8 non-members per class • Hand and Wheel Pottery Techniques: Mon/Wed, through 7/21, 9am-noon, $250. Evening classes: Tues./Thurs.: 5:30-8:30pm, $250. Hiroshi Sueyoshi teaches handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing and finishing techniques. Class size is limited. Open to all skill levels, ages 16+. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri: 11am2pm, Sat/Sun: 11am-5pm.Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid student ID card, $3 Children age 2 -12. cameronartmuseum. com or 910-395-5999.

Sports/Recreation MASON INLET BIRD SANCTUARY TOURS Audobon North Carolina offers free guided bird sanctuary tours at the North end of Wrightsville Beach every Fri. from 9-11am. No reg. rqd., meet at Mason Inlet info kiosk off the cul de sac at end of N. Lumina Ave. Public parking available for small fee on main road. Spotting scopes will be provided. http://nc.audubon.org/birds-scienceeducation/education/free-mason-inlet-field-tripsoffered-every-friday or awood@audubon.org or (919)929-3899. HALYBURTON NATURE PROGRAMS Free, pre-reg rqd. 4099 S. 17th Street 910-3410075 or www.halyburtonpark.com. Ages 16 and up • Water World (ages 6-10), 6/19, 1:30-3pm. Enter into the depths of the ocean, the vastness of lakes, and the still waters of a pond as we discover some amazing creatures and their adaptations to the life they lead. Enjoy activities such as fishy who’s who, Sea Turtle International, and Edge of Home. Later, we will show off our wet and wild side by creating some really watery crafts. $3/participant • Backyard Birding and Feeding,

6/26, 9:30-11am. Each season invites new visitors to your backyard. Some remain all year round, while others migrate great distances. Join a park naturalist into the world of birds and discover what tasty treats and feeders will attract these fantastic creatures each season. Discover how you could build your own backyard bird oasis. Age 10 and up. $3/participant • Snake and Turtle Feeding: 6/30,4-4:30pm. Enjoy a brief presentation about the live animals on display in the Events Center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and a turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Age: 3 and up. $1/participant. • Abbey Nature Preserve, 6/17, 8am-12pm. • Nature Programs For Preschoolers, 2-5: Discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Space limited $3/participant. Schedule: Incredible Insect, 6/28-29, 10-11am. All About Bluebirds, 7/6-7, 10-11am; Leaf Litter Critters, 7/19-20, 10-11am; Happy Hoppers, 8/2-3, 1011am; Animal Tracks, 8/23-24. 10-11am . (910) 341-0075. PIRATE ADVENTURE CRUISES Come on a 2-hr. pirate adventure and sail the high seas with a nationally recognized storyteller and pirate expert, Captain Timothy Dillinger, author of “The Pick Pocket Pirate.” Tour Banks Channel, Mott’s Creek, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Money Island; Pirate Cruises depart the Blockade Runner Hotel dock on Wrightsville Beach, Thurs., 3:30pm. Joe: 910-200-4002. COME SAIL WITH WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH Come sail with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours at The Shamrock, 275 Waynick Rd. Wrightsville Beach, 28408: Fishing Tours $25 (Includes Bait, Tackle, & License) (Mon-Sat 9-11am) • Masonboro Island Nature Excursion/Shelling Tour $35 (Mon-Sat 9-11am) • Harbor/Hammock Island Scenic Tour $25adult/$10child (Mon-Sat Noon & 2pm) • Sunset Cruise $25 (Mon-Sat 6-7:30pm) • Pirate Tours on Money Island $30adult/$20child (Thur 3:30-5pm)• Narrated Birding Expedition $35 (departure by low tide). 910-200-4002 WATER AEROBICS Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program for adults/seniors: Free water aerobics classes on Tues/Thurs. Through 8/19, 9-10am in the Robert Strange Pool at 410 S. 10th St. Pre-reg required. (910)341-7253. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH REC CLASSES Wrightsville Beach Shag Lessons, beginner and intermediate on Sun. in the Fran Russ Rec Center at Wrightsville Beach Park. No partner needed. Next class starts 6/6. • Bridge Workshops, Thurs, 10am-12:30pm. Open to anyone with basic bridge knowledge and play experience. Meets in the Fran Russ Recreation Center. Pre-reg required. • Tennis Lessons. All ages; classes meet Mon/Wed at Tennis Courts at Wrightsville Beach Park. • Yoga. Tue/Wed at 6:30pm. Classes meet in the Fran Russ Rec Center • Pilates. Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:15-11:15am. Beginner Pilates on Tues/Thurs. 7:30-8:15am. • Low Impact Aerobics. Mon/Wed/Fri. 8-9am and 9-10am. • Tone & Stretch. Tues/Thurs. 8:30-9:15 am. • Boot Camp Tues/Thurs. 6-7am. • Ladies’ Single Tennis Ladder and Men’s Single Tennis Ladder: through 9/3. Wrightsville Beach residents $20 / Non-residents $25. • Surf, Sun, Sand: 30th annual Surf-Sun-Sand Celebration will be held on Sat, 6/5, beginning at 8:30am, on the beach strand near the Oceanic Pier. Activities include a 6-person and 4-person co-ed volleyball tourney and a 2-person bocce ball tourney. Tourney fee/team: $100 for New Hanover County residents and $125 for non. Fee to enter tournament: $40 for New Hanover County residents and $50 for non-residents. • Stand-Up Paddleboard Workshop, 6/25, 7-9pm. Free workshop presenting the fast-growing water sport. Learn different types of paddle boards including those for the ocean surf, flat water, and those used for fishing and how to get started. Workshop conducted by the professionals at Hook, Line, & Paddle. (910) 256-7925.

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8pm, free admission. • 6/20: Born into BrothelsTwo documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city’s notorious red light district. • 6/27: Wizards (1977): On a post-apocalyptic Earth, A wizard and his faire folk comrades fight an evil wizard who’s using technology in his bid for conquest. Directed by Ralph Bakshi. FREE MOVIES AT THE LAKE Every Sunday night in the summer, the Carolina Beach Lake Park comes alive with activity as families from all areas bring their lawn chairs and blankets and spend an evening together under the stars watching some of the best hit movies around: 6/20 Tooth Fairy • 6/27 Transformers • 7/4 Twilight–New Moon • 7/11-Blind Side • 7/18-Fame • 7/25-Where the Wild Things Are • 8/1-BeetleJuice • 8/8-Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs • 8/15The Pirates of the Caribbean • 8/22-The Princess & The Frog • 8/29-“Classic” Night – Two Hours in the Dark,a Frank Capra Documentary, followed Capra’s classic film Mr. Deeds goes to Town • 9/5-Up. Each week, the Chamber also be hosts a food drive benefiting a local charity. Free and open to the public. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy and other popular concessions are available at reasonable prices. CINEMATIQUE Vincere, 6/21-23, intersperses actual newsreel footage with poetic depiction to tell the story of the seduction, betrayal and abandonment of Benito Mussolini’s reputed first wife, Ida Dalser. Director Marco Bellocchio; Filippo Timi as Mussolini, Fausto Russo Alesi as Riccardo Paicher. 128 minutes. Not rated;some nudity and sexuality. In Italian with English subtitles. • A Prophet, 6/28-30, was the grand prize winner of the 2009 Cannes Film festival , portraying the transformation of Malik, from a young Frenchman sent to prison for a small crime into a skilled, adult criminal integrated into the prison’s twisted society. Deprived of choices, he embraces the prison power structure and commits murder in order to obtain protection.149 minutes. Rated R. In French, Arabic and Corsu with English subtitles. • Greenberg, 7/12-14, is 40, works as a carpenter, and vents his anger in potent complaint letters about minor problems. He was once in a band and once had a breakdown. Now he agrees to return to Los Angeles, the town he left 15 years ago, and house sit for his more successful brother. He is uncomfortable and unsettled and it is clear that he has not moved into real adulthood. 107 minutes. Written and directed by Noah Baumbach and with Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig, Rhys Ifans and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Rated R.

Kids Stuff WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH CAMPS Soccer Camp: (Ages 3-12) Wrightsville Beach Parks and Rec. hosts Challenger Sports, British Soccer Camp. Two, five-day camps that meet Mon-Fri, 6/21-25 and 7/19-23 at Wrightsville Beach Park. Fee includes a soccer ball and a T-shirt. Fees and times vary depending on age. • Lacrosse Camp (Ages 11-14, rising 5th – 8th grades) Cape Fear Academy Head Coach Paul Gilbert leads this 5-day Summer Lacrosse Camp at Wrightsville Beach Park. His team of instructors includes local area middle school and high school coaches. Camp will consist of stick skills, and drills teaching proper catching and throwing. 6/28-7/2, 5-8pm. Wrightsville Beach residents $140 / Non-residents $175. • Tennis Camp: (Ages 8-11) 4-day camp for youth emphasizes sound fundamentals, from grips and proper footwork to stroke production and movement. 6/28-7/1, 9am-noon, at the Wrightsville Beach tennis courts. Wrightsville Beach residents $120 / Non-residents $150. • Performance Club: Directed by LJ Woodard. Session dates, times and fees vary depending on age. All supplies and a daily snack are included in the fee. • Art Camp

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taught by local artists, Susan Tharin & Julia Jensen, exploring a variety of crafting and art techniques including composition, design and color concepts. Students will get hands on experience in painting, bead making, mosaic glasswork, wirework and much more! Camps meet 9am-noon, in the Fran Russ Recreation Ctr, located in Wrightsville Beach Park. All supplies and a daily snack are included in the fee. • Sessions: For ages 7 and up, 6/21-25 or 7/12-16, Wrightsville Beach residents $130/ Non-residents $160. • Cotillion: (Ages 4*-8) Cape Fear Cotillion Manners Camp with Tracee Meyer. We will be making manners fun with games, crafts and activities, on the tennis/basketball courts practicing sportsmanship, learning ballroom & popular dances, and serving lunch to practice our table manners every day! You will come away from this camp with skills that will last a lifetime! (*4 year olds who are entering Kindergarten in the fall are eligible) 7/26-30, 9am-noon, at the Wrightsville Beach Recreation Center. Wrightsville Beach residents $140 / Non-residents $175. • Concerts in the Park: Wrightsville Beach Parks & Rec Dept. will host several WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts in Wrightsville Beach Park, Thurs, 6/10, 24, 7/8, 8/8 and 9/5, 6:30-8pm. (In the event of rain, concerts will be held the following Thursdays.) Bring a picnic and enjoy a music-filled day in the park. (910)2513700 JUNIOR SEAHAWK ACADEMY Junior Seahawk Academy at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, June 21-25, 2010: Ages 1114. A summer experience geared specifically for middle grade students, the academy is designed to help underrepresented students develop an interest in learning math, science and technology while participating in fun and creative hands-on activities. •Students will engage in more than 20 hours of academic enrichment in mathematics, science and technology.•Camp hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration fee is $60. Enrollment is limited to 60 students and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. HIGH SCHOOL CAMP, UNCW Local high school students can get innovative with new UNCW camp focused on entrepreneurship, 6/21-25. Participants of the camp, named Enov8t (innovate), will learn about building a business from concept to completion, including identifying and evaluating business ideas, writing a business plan, understanding basic financial management, marketing and selling. Instruction will teach teens how to build a successful team and how to be a strong leader. Week culminates with a “rocket pitch” event where campers will present their business plan to local business leaders.Reg. open; camp held 8:45am-4pm at UNCW Computer Information Systems Building. Open to rising 10th through 12th grade students. www.uncw.edu/enov8t.

weeks. • 910-264-8465 to register by 7/16 SEA TURTLE CAMP Sea Turtle Camp is a hands-on, feet-wet experience for teens interested in marine biology, with a particular focus on the life cycle and rehabilitation of sea turtles. Campers will volunteer at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and become Aquarists for a Day at the N.C. Aquarium, among other fun and exciting adventures. Takes place June and July for six- and eleven-day overnight sessions. Open to ages 13 to 17 years old. www.SeaTurtleCamp. com. Jen Civelli: info@seaturtlecamp.com or 910686-4611. SOUNDS OF AIRLIE MUSIC CAMP Laura McLean will be the instructor for camp, including guitar, songwriting, acoustic band camp, and CD production camps. Weekly sessions in June. airliegardens.org or (910)798-7703.

Lectures/Readings CALL TO AUTHORS Art Soup, a non-profit arts organization in Wilmington, NC is currently seeking published or self-published authors and poets to participate in an annual, large outdoor arts festival, Sat. 9/11. The Wilmington Art Walk is an artist market throughout the streets of the historic downtown area, featuring visual artists, crafts, music and more. Literary participants are welcome to sell and sign copies of current or previous work at individual booths in a special section of the festival dedicated to writers. Spaces available at a discounted rate of $35 per participant. Call 910-620-2047 or email info@art-soup.org.

Classes/Workshops ESTATE PRESERVATION SEMINAR Carolina Estate Group will host a free Estate Preservation and Probate informational seminar on Wed., 6/23, 1pm, Main Library, 201 Chestnut St., 3rd floor in the Cape Fear Room.The informational seminar will cover the recent changes to theprobate law in NC and the possible effects this can have on the value of your estate. Helpful alternatives to protect your estate will also be presented. Topics include: Changes to the probate process, potential costs, tax implications, and contestability issues with consideration given to special family conditions like guardianship, incapacity, and

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Paralellogram, downtown’s premiere art gallery, now hosts meditative exercises for only $8 a class (first time, free). On Tuesdays class begins at 6:30pm with Audra Smith; on Wednesdays at 9am with Jen Kostel or 6:30pm with Corinne Manning; and on Thursdays at noon with Yuna Shin or Stephanie McKenzie. Mat rentals are free, and all skill levels are welcome. 523 S. 3rd Street, at Castle and Front streets.

UPPER ROOM THEATRE SUMMER CAMP The Upper Room Theatre Company has announced the summer camp schedule for its Kids’ Musical Theatre (KMT). The camp, intended for children and teens in first through eighth grade, will take place from 6/28-7/27. The program will run from 9am-1pm daily in the Lutheran Church of Reconciliation’s Ministry Center, 7500 Market St. The camp schedule is as follows: 6/28-7/2: Hannah Montana; 7/5-9, Peter Pan; 7/12-16, The Lion King; and 7/19-23, Annie. $15 one-time, non-refundable registration fee for individuals; $25 one-time, non-refundable registration fee for siblings (one fee covers two siblings) plus $95 per week. A 10% discount is offered if sibling attends the same week of Camp KMT. Scholarships are available on as needed basis. Kate Santhuff, KMT Camp Director: nfo@upperroomtheatre.org or call (910) 686-9203. YOUTH IN BALANCE CAMP Youth In Balance Camp with Health Counselor Cortney Shallow: for ages 7-12, 7/19-23 and 7/2630 from 8am-12pm. Includes fun, physical activity every morning, creative expression games, the importance of eating & living healthy, creative and healthy writing activities; all materials are included. Located at Natural Therapies Institute, 219 Racine Dr. Suite A-1, www.naturaltherapiesinstitute.com • $150/week or $100/week if signed up for both

blended marriages. Reg rqd: jroach@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6306 CAREER SUMMIT Wed., 6/23, 9am-4pm. All job seekers, Veterans in transition, displaced workers, first time job seekers, seasoned professionals, and anyone who wants to enhance their career! WWW.SCNinsight. com for list of participating companies. $20; all proceeds benefit American Red Cross – Cape Fear Chapter. Keynote speaker: Ed Murray, Senior Vice President of HR, PPD, and special guests, including Michael Alexander, Military Support Officer/Aide Governor’s Office, Maureen McCormick, HR Leader, Corning Inc., Executive Board of the Red Cross & LCFHRA. Summit will help with: resume reviews, mock interviews, skills assessments and

negotiation tips. www.arccapefear.org ECKANKAR CENTER FREE WORKSHOPS Eckankar Center of Wilmington, 5040 Wrightsville Ave. Workshops free. All welcome. 799-8356 or wilmington@eckankar-nc.org. • The Value of Chanting, 6:30-8pm: 6-Week series of free workshops, all teaching how to chant, focusing on peace and self-awareness: 6/24: Have Your Own Spiritual Experiences. Drop-ins welcome. • 2 Hour Workshop: 6/26, 2pm-4pm, “Past Lives, Dreams, & Soul Travel” at the Northeast Branch Library, 1241 Military Cutoff, Wilmington. Free and open to the public. Based on the book, “Past Lives, Dreams, & Soul Travel” by Harold Klemp; & is available at any bookstore or online booksellers. Exercises to recall & resolve past lives. Exercises for dream interpretation. and exercises for soul travel, self-awareness and soul-awareness. FREE PADDLE BOARD WORKSHOP From 7-9pm at the Wrightsville Beach Rec. Center, learn about the different types of paddle boards including those for the ocean surf, flat water, and those used for fishing. We’ll also discuss safety, PFD (personal flotation devices), and water access. All are invited to participate. Workshop is conducted by the professionals at Hook, Line, & Paddle. (910) 256-7925. INBALANCE PILATES STUDIO WORKSHOPS InBalance Pilates Studio is beginning a workshop series this summer that gives an opportunity for Pilates students to dive deaper into the Pilates work and for instructors to fine tune their teaching skills. Workshops include: Fundamentals and Key Connections Workshop:7/23, 2-5pm, $75; Tower and Mat Workshop: 7/24, 10am-2pm, $100; Reformer and Chair Workshop, 8/14, 10am-2pm, $100. Early Bird Special for all 3 workshops by 7/1 and for only $250. Location at 3828 Oleander Dr., contact Carrie Pages, founder and facilitator of In Balance Pilates at 910-228-9112. OCEAN SAFETY COURSE Indo Jax Surf School and Ocean Safety For Kids are teaming up for a free ocean safety course this summer, every Sunday at Wrightsville Beach Access #10, noon-1, from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Free! (910) 274-3565. http://indojaxsurfschool.com YOGA AT PARALLELOGRAM Yoga: Tues, 6:30 w/Audra Smith; Wed, 9am w/Jen Kostel; Wed, 6:30 w/Corinne Manning; Thurs, Noon w/Yuna Shin or Stephanie McKenzie. Classes are $8; first time, free. Mat rental, free. All skill levels; parking available in the lot on 4th and Castle. 523 S. 3rd St. www.paralellogram. com or parallelogram@gmail.com. 910987-8446 or 910-763-5423.

Clubs/Notices CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets the third Wed. ea. month, Sept. thru June, 7:30pm on UNCW Campus in the Cultural Arts Building. www.capefearcameraclub.org for more info. HOBBY GREENHOUSE CLUB 9/10-11: Hobby Greenhouse Spring Plant Sale in Forest Hills. All plants grown by members; portion of profits go to scholarships for local community college horticulture students. Free. Fri. and Sat. 9am–6pm. www.hobbygreenhouseclub.org or email hobbygreenhouse@aol.com . ROYAL WINNER PRINCESS II BOAT RIDE Pastor Nixon & First Lady Catherine Nixon celebrate their 33rd Anniversary on the Royal Winner Princess II Boat Ride on 6/18 at 6:30pm at 100 Carl Winner Drive, Carolina Beach. Attendees can buy their tickets at 910-465-4370 and visit www.thechurchthatlovebuilt.com. All white attire required. 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. Daily continuous tours offered 10am-10pm. Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 251-8889 orhorsedrawntours.com

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