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Against the Grain: Ann Conner’s latest woodcuts and drawings hang as part of New Elements’ latest exhibit

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AGAINST THE GRAIN, PG. 15 Ann Conner (above) and Warren Dennis are both featured in “Vibrant Lives” at New Elements Gallery until July 16. Conner shares more about her woodcutting process and pieces featured at New Elements. Courtesy photo.

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MUSIC>> North Carolina singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Crystal Bright will perform her unique macabre melodies this weekend at Palate.

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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: GigSalad is connecting local entertainers with more opportunities

dulges my (not-so) mild freak out about the ad, and I get the sense he kind of goes through life as such: curious about what makes other people passionately excited—which fits pretty well with what GigSalad does.

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

In a nut shell, GigSalad acts as an online marketplace for people to book live entertainment at events. It can range from hiring a face painter or balloon artist for a kid’s birthday party to live comedians for corporate events to bands for parties and literally everything in between.

Tetrault confirms, “We have 467 Elvis impersonators on GigSalad, and over 80,000 performers overall in 590 different categories.”

He also points out how appearances

by Santa dominate December bookings.

Weddings are big business, as local musician and writer Justin Lacy will attest.

“I found out about GigSalad on WHQR,” Lacy recounts. It was fall of 2014 and he signed up to list Justin Lacy Music, his acoustic work, on the site for bookings.

Though many people are familiar with Justin Lacy and the Swimming Machine, an eclectic indie band with a substantial following, Lacy also plays acoustic music, primarily for weddings and private parties. But it was a long road to get here. Lacy says he always felt like he wasn’t a good enough musician to play weddings.

“I didn’t feel like a ‘pro,’” he tells. “Like only people who went to grad school for classical guitar could do that.”

YA GIG IT? Gwenyfar Rohler learns more about GigSalad—a local online entertainment marketplace—from co-founder Steve Tetrault and participating member Justin Lacy. Courtesy photo.

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his is just about as loud as it gets around here,” Steve Tetrault, co-founder of GigSalad, says with a grin. “Everyone’s focused on writing code.”

We are sitting in GigSalad’s Wilmington office in Chandler’s Warf and could hear a pin drop. It’s sort of surprising because I imagined visiting a company

that books gigs for musicians, clowns, stage magicians, face painters, and acrobats would be like going to the Rolling Stones Rock n’ Roll Circus. Tetrault explains the Springfield, MO, office is a lot busier and louder. Mark Steiner, Tetrault’s co-founder, heads it up. “They’re six times bigger,” Tetrault explains.

GigSalad sort of reflects the skill sets

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the two men have brought to the equation: Steiner was a talent booking agent, and Tetrault came out of an advertising and design background. The room Tetrault and I are sitting in is decorated with vintage Life magazine covers and ads, including one of the VW ads from the Heinz Nordhoff era when Doyle Dane Bernbach changed automotive print advertising as we know it. Tetrault kindly in-

Having heard Lacy play, I was stunned he could question his worthiness. But GigSalad manages to help alleviate it by continuing to get artists and contractors work.

So, say someone wants to hire an Elvis impersonator (frankly, who doesn’t?) for a birthday party. They search GigSalad for “Elvis impersonator” and put in their location. Several possibilities will show up, and once they choose a performer who seems to fit their needs, they can book through GigSalad. Aside from getting lost reading profiles that describe variations on the Vegas-style floor shows (one of the guys gives out scarves to ladies in the audience), the

whole thing can be completed in about in music. Something must have clicked; Lacy graduated with a double major in 10 minutes.

English and music. After some experiPerformers can sign up to be listed on their marketplace for free. For different ence gigging at downtown’s Duck n’ tiers of membership they receive addi- Dive, he got perspective. “Competing tional benefits and better placement in with Monday night football will teach you search results. When someone is looking to check your ego,” he admits. to book, they contact performers via GigSalad. Once arrangements are made, a paper trail that handles the business side of the gig is in place. Lacy comments how this aspect of GigSalad has been great for him: Having contracts, deposits and paperwork in place frees him to do the part he loves. “I work out the melodies, harmonies, counterpoint,” he explains, “all with a solo guitar.”

It’s pretty darn impressive. Lacy’s videos are on his GigSalad profile and showcase a very thoughtful, creative approach to his craft. With his featured tier membership, he gets to post videos for prospective clients to preview.

Looking at both sides of the software, makes it pretty user-friendly and intuitive. As a self-professed Luddite who will happily rail against 12 different online calendar services necessary to post an event in this town, for me to say software is intuitive is a compliment. Tetrault points to Steiner’s background in talent booking, which brought “a deep understanding of what performers need to make it work, and what event planners need.”

He smiles and adds how GigSalad employs some super smart people who spend a lot of time trying to design to answer the question: “What is the easiest way to get the result both sides are looking for?”

“It’s a lot harder to create something simple,” he says. “We’re creating, then ripping away down to 10 percent of what we started with.”

Lacy started to see a difference between what he wanted to do artistically with Justin Lacy and the Swimming Machine—which was about creating a cohesive artistic experience—and how a working musician approaches a gig.

Gigs can be a source of fulfillment, as well as an opportunity to hone a performer’s craft and pay rent. In addition Lacy teaches, plays music for live bands in theatre shows and is a freelance writer for the Star News (though he got his start as an intern at encore). In other words, he has found a way to build a life as a working musician, and GigSalad is another tool to make it possible.

Just like Lacy has nurtured and grown his career, GigSalad has moved confidently in the direction of their dreams.

Tetrault is very proud they have “bootstrapped”—meaning they haven’t gone after investment. So the growth is internally directed.

Actually, lead engineer Locke Bircher was their first employee and now he is the third partner in the company. The development of the online marketplace from a referral site was when things really started to change at GigSalad. “I think we always knew it was coming,” Tetrault explains. “We have enough people now, we developed it.”

Nevertheless, as with all businesses, there are surprises. For Tetrault one of his favorite (and unexpected) consequences are the stories behind the services: learning about moms who discover their own talents in face painting for a child’s party and then offering those services on GigSalad to build an additional revenue source for the family. And while children’s party entertainers remain toptier sellers, mariachi bands are the second most booked category. (Who would have guessed? I was sure it was Elvis.)

Again, I get the sense Tetrault has a bigger hand in this than he takes credit for. His willingness to recognize he hired smart people and lets them do good work is really refreshing. So what does he want for GigSalad? Well, everyone in business wants to see more growth, more success, more projects, but when he boils it down, Tetrault wants to see In a time when human connection is performers make a living. becoming a more scarce commodity, “I see so many people in bands with a GigSalad is positioned to make those day job they hate,” he asserts. “I believe connections easier. “If you are planning performers can make their entire living any kind of live event, please, consider live entertainment: face-painting, madoing gigs.” gician, band, impersonator,” Tetrault For Lacy that seems to be the case— notes. “It will add so much dimension to not that he hasn’t worked for it. Oddly the experience.” it started with Randy McQuay. McQuay Of course, if anyone wants Santa in was playing music at UNCW’s orientation one year and sent Lacy over to the December, they should book now! Visit music department to see about minoring www.gigsalad.com.

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GETTING FANNIES IN THE SEATS

The Bunyadi opened in London in June for a three-month run as the world’s newest nude-dining experience, and now has a reservation waiting list of 40,000 (since it only seats 42). Besides the nakedness, the Bunyadi creates “true liberation” (said its founder) by serving only food “from nature,” cooked over fire (no electricity). Waiters are nude, as well, except for minimal concessions to seated diners addressing standing servers. Tokyo’s Amrita nude eatery, opening in July, is a bit more playful, with best-body male waiters and an optional floor show — and no “overweight” patrons allowed. Both restaurants provide some sort of derriere-cover for sitting, and require diners to check their cellphones at the door.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Milwaukee’s WITI-TV, in an on-thescene report from Loretta, Wisconsin (in the state’s northwest backwoods), in May, described the town’s baffling fascination with “Wood Tick Racing,” held annually, provided someone finds enough wood ticks to place in a circle so that townspeople can wager on which one hops out first. The “races” began 37 years ago, and this year “Howard” was declared the winner. (According to the organizers, at the end of the day, all contestants, except Howard, were to be smashed with a mallet.)

GOVERNMENT IN ACTION

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For the last 17 months, Stan Larkin, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, has gone about his business (even playing pickup basketball) without a functional heart in his body — carrying around in a backpack the “organ” that pumps his blood. Larkin, 25, was born with a dangerous heart arrhythmia, and was kept alive for a while with a defibrillator and then by hooking him up to a washing- machine-sized heart pump, leaving him barely mobile — but then came the miraculous SynCardia Freedom Total Artificial Heart, weighing 13 pounds and improving Larkin’s quality of life as he endured the almost-interminable wait for a heart transplant (which he finally received in May). (An average of 22 people a day die awaiting organ transplants in the U.S.) An ordinary green tree frog recently injured in a “lawn-mowing accident” in Australia’s Outback was flown about 600 miles from Mount Isa to the Cairns Frog Hospital.

CFH president Deborah Pergolotti spoke despairingly to Australian Broadcasting Corp. News in June about how society underregards the poor frogs when it comes to rescue and rehab — suggesting that “there’s almost a glass ceiling” between them and the cuter animals.

The Department of Veterans Affairs revealed in May that, between 2007 and last year, nearly 25,000 vets examined for traumatic brain injury at 40 VA facilities were not seen by medical personnel qualified to render the diagnosis — which may account for the result that, according to veterans’ activists, very few of them were ever referred for treatment. (TBI, of course, is the “signature wound” of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.)

News You Can Use: When they were starting out, the band Guns N’ Roses practiced and “lived” in a storage unit in Los Angeles, according to a book-review essay in the May 2016 Harper’s magazine, and “became resourceful,” wrote the essayist. Wrote bass player Duff McKagan in one of the books reviewed: “You could get dirt-cheap antibiotics — intended for use in aquariums — at pet stores. Turned out tetracycline wasn’t just good for tail rot and gill disease. It also did great with syphilis.”

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT!

PERSPECTIVE

Basking in its “record high” in venturecapital funding, the Chinese Jiedaibao website put its business model into practice recently: facilitating offers of “jumbo” personal loans (two to five times the normal limit) to female students who submit nude photos. The student agrees that if the loan is not repaid on time (at exorbitant interest rates), the lender can release the photos online. (The business has been heavily criticized, but the company’s headquarters said the privately negotiated contracts are

News updates from Kim Jong Un’s North Korea: In March, a South Korean ecology organization reported that the traditional winter migration of vultures from China was, unusually, skipping over North Korea, headed directly for the South — apparently because of the paucity of animal corpses (according to reports, a major food source for millions of North Koreans). And in June, the Global Nutrition Report (which criticized the U.S. and 13 other countries for alarming obesity rates) praised North Korea for

its “progress” in having fewer adults with Harm). As has happened to a few others in News of the Weird’s reporting, he was “body mass index” over 30). injured by brick-bounceback, off the shatterproof glass.

RECURRING THEMES The super-painful “Ilizarov procedure” No Longer Weird: Once again, this time enables petite women to make themselves around midnight in Redford Township, taller. (A surgeon breaks bones in the shins Michigan, in June, police surrounded a susor thighs, then adjusts special leg braces pect’s home and shut down the neighborfour times daily that pull the bones slightly hood for the next 11 hours, fired tear gas apart, awaiting them to — slowly — grow canisters through windows, and used a roback and fuse together, usually taking at bot to scope out the inside — and ultimately least six months. As News of the Weird found that the house had been empty the reported in 2002, a 5-foot-tall woman, aim- whole time. (The domestic violence susing for 5-4, gushed about “a better job, a pect is still at large.) better boyfriend ... a better husband. It’s a long-term investment.” Now, India’s “medi- ARMED AND CLUMSY (ALL-NEW!) cal tourism” industry offers Ilizarovs cutMore people (all are males, as usual) rate — but (according to a May dispatch in who accidentally shot themselves recently: The Guardian) unregulated and, so far, not Age 37, Augusta, Kansas, while adjusting yet even taught in India’s medical schools. his “sock gun” at a high school graduaLeading practitioner Dr. Amar Sarin of Delhi tion (May). Age 28, Panama City, Florida, (who claims “hundreds” of successes) ad- a jail guard “preparing” for a job interview mits there’s a “madness” to patients’ dissat- (May). An unidentified man in Union, South isfactions with the way they look.

Carolina, who, emerging from a shower, sat Least Competent Criminals: (1) Damian Shaw, 43, was sentenced in England’s Chester Crown Court in June after an April raid revealed he had established a “sophisticated” cannabis-growing operation (160 plants) in a building about 50 yards from the front door of the Cheshire Police headquarters. (2) Northern Ireland’s Belfast Telegraph reported in April that a man was hospitalized after throwing bricks at the front windows of a PIPS office (Public Initiative for Prevention of Suicide and Self

on his gun (December). The sheriff of Des Moines County, Iowa, who shot his hand while cleaning his gun (Burlington, Iowa, December). A movie-goer adjusting in his seat in Salina, Kansas, shot himself during the feature (October) (three months after acquiring a no-test-required concealed-carry permit). Age 43, Miami, demonstrating to a relative how to clean a gun (December). A teenager, Overland, Missouri, trying to take a selfie holding a gun (June). (The last two people are no longer with us.) Augusta:

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CREEPY, BEAUTIFUL THINGS:

Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands will darken Palate’s door with haunting harmonics BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

TOUCH OF MACABRE: See Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands at Palate on July 2, with opener Justin Lacy’s Show Dance starting at 6 p.m. Photo by DividingMe Photography.

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istening to Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands is like sitting around a campfire at night while reading “Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark” while catching flickers of shadow-puppet monsters lurking about, and haunting operatics playing in the background.

It is creepy and captivating, like any good scary story.

Storytelling is an artform that manifests in many ways: spoken word, written prose, theatre, dance, art, and music. Crystal Bright’s work seems to encompass them all. The North Carolina singer-songwriter has a haunting yet whimsical gypsy-esque voice. She happens to be the Pied Piper of accordion, musical saw, concertina, piano, Taiko drum, adungu (Ugandan harp), and various other exotic instruments, too. Plus, she commands an audience like a ringmaster at a carnival.

Her shows incorporate projections of macabre photos inspired by some of her songs—or dancers and aerialists who interpret the music.

Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands will perform at Palate on July 2, with Justin Lacy’s Show Dance opening the show (read more about Justin Lacy in this week’s Live Local column, pages 4-5). Bright took some time to talk to encore about her unique music and what’s in store for the Wilmington show. encore (e): Let’s start with your musical background and interests, and how those led to this unique operatic/carnival/macabre style of music?

Crystal Bright (CB): When I started writing music on the piano in high school, I was listening to a lot of Bjork, PJ Harvey, Tori Amos, Mi-

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chael Nyman, Neurosis, Deftones, and other hardcore music. I had a stressful family situation, so playing the piano was my escape and therapy. I was drawn to darker keys and tones and ended up writing in a similar way.

When I went to undergraduate at UNCG for anthropology, music and drama, and Florida State for a Master’s in ethnomusicology, I was very excited about learning the music and culture from a variety of countries; and was able to play in a lot of world ensembles and sing in a variety of languages. Those experiences definitely shaped my style today, as well as listening to Tom Waits, The Tiger Lilies, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Eastern European music, Yann Tiersen, and Lhasa de Sela.

creativity?

CB: I grew up near Charlotte in the middle of nowhere, and it wasn’t very culturally diverse and pretty racist. I was very aware of that and sought out diversity where I could and was interested in world history and archeology, as well as being friends with a variety of people no matter the group in which they were a part. I tried to have as much variety as I could with art, musical theater, chorus, sports, jazz band, etc. I guess you could say instead of being a product of my environment, I was the opposite. e: What is your fascination with the unsettling or macabre?

CB: It’s a part of life that a lot of people are e: How does being from the foothills of uncomfortable with and that intrigues me. I NC factor into your musical interests and don’t think it should be ignored.

e: Tell us about your songwriting process and how those songs are paired with instrumentals. How do songs transform into these visual stories?

CB: There are many ways I write songs.

A lot of times it involves combining pieces of melodies from recordings I put on my phone with other inspirations from folk tales and photos, such as from DividingMe Photography [in Greensboro, NC,] for the most recent album, “The Absolute Elsewhere.” The stories already exist, and I make them my own and they take on another life. Sometimes it’s like a channeling process where I sit down in front of the piano and let the music flow out without thinking. I’ve also come up with melodies and whole songs in the shower or lying in bed, and then figure out the chords to go along with it on the piano or accordion. That gets me out of following a chordal formula, like you hear in much of mainstream music. e: Can you share with us one of your favorite stories or concepts you’ve translated into song?

CB: One of my favorites is about Sherlock Holmes and how difficult it is being in love with a sociopath. It’s called “The End.” e: How do they translate into live performances? Are you and your band especially theatrical?

CB: In some settings I’m able to have projections of the photos that inspired the songs, or dancers and aerialists interpret the songs and bring them to life. . . . Unfortunately there’s not enough budget or space to do that for this show [at Palate].

agreed to film the video if I would write some music for his full-length dark comedy “Suicide for Beginners,” so I can’t wait to see that when it’s finished! He saw me perform in Wilmington a few years ago and we kept in touch about the music for his film. Hopefully, we’ll make another music video together in the future. e: Your last album “The Absolute Elsewhere” was released in 2014, is there a new project you’re currently working on?

If so, what can you tell our readers about it?

CB: We’re working on recording a few new songs to release an EP before the end of the year. I’m working with my new guitar player, Jeremy Haire, on a new direction with more stripped down arrangements and different styles. I’m still open to the direction it’s going to take, and he’s going to sing some harmonies with me, which I can’t wait for everyone to hear.

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I’m probably the most theatrical with my facial expressions and gestures in order to tell the story that I’m singing about. I still have dreams of acting in film some day. Maybe I could do that in Wilmington somehow! e: You had a music video contest for the song “Choke,” where are you in the process of completing that video and what was the response you got from fans?

CB: We still have one scene to shoot that’s a little more complicated and might involve me under water. There were so many people that came out to help shoot the video and make it happen on pretty much no budget. And we raised a little money through my website to pay for expenses, which was amazing.

Serving over 100 different beers!

(And playing the shit out of live music.)

e: What can you tell readers about the “Choke” storyline and how you envision its translation to screen?

CB: It’s full of gross, creepy and beautiful things. There is some aerial footage of an abandoned castle and a lot of creepy dolls.

Part of it was filmed at Spooky Woods in Greensboro. e: You’ve partnered with Craig Thieman from Wilmington for the video—can you tell us more about that partnership and connection to Wilmington?

CB: Craig is amazing to work with and he

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Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

2 Docs and A Box (7pm; Free; Acoustic Covers)

Jeremy Mathews (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

Annie Jewell & Friends (7pm; $3; Violin)

—Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St. —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Sex Toy Bingo (9pm; Free)

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Live Music TBA (7pm; $3)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Fire and Drums (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Thirsty Thursday Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Tyler Mckaig (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

James Jarvis, Jazz Piano (7pm; Free)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

The Fury Rocks (6pm; Free; Classic Rock)

Gonzo (9pm; Cover TBD; Reggae)

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

Phantom Playboys (7pm; Free; Rockabilly)

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

Eddie Watkins Jr. (7pm; $15; Gospel, Funk, R&B) —Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave.

—Wrightsville Beach Park, Bob Sawyer Dr.

Junk Yard Mama (6:30pm; Free; Rock)

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

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

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

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Bass Station (10pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Chasing Opal (10:30pm; Free; Folk) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

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Open Mic and Cookout (7pm; Free)

Donna Merritt (10pm; Free; Piano)

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Styles & Complete (10pm; $5-$25; Dirty South Hip Hop)

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Stray Local (6pm; $0-$9; Folk)

—Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.; 910-798-7700

Ride (6pm; Free; Zac Brown Tribute)

—Downtown Sundown Concert, 11 Princess St.

Stevie C (6pm; Free; Ambient, Indie)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Bluegrass Jam (7pm; $3)

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

Sean Thomas Gerard (7pm; Free; Pop, Indie) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Chris Luther and Benny Hill (7pm; Free; Jazz) —Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

Port City’s Top Comic (7pm, 9:30pm; $10)

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

Delta Rae (8pm; $13-$18; Pop, Rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

Elonzo Wesley (9pm; Free; Indie, Folk)

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040

DJ UK (10pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

The Hatch Brothers (10pm; Free; Acoustic Rock) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Sunset Kings Record Release (10pm; Free)

—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. 910 762-2091

The Grand Shell Game (10pm; $10; Bacharach) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

SATURDAY, JULY 2

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096

The Flannel Rebellion (10:30pm; Cover TBD; Grunge Cover) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 —Ocean City Beach Community Center, 2649 Island Dr.

Back of the Boat (4pm; Free; Yacht Rock) —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.;

Live Music on the Deck (4pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

David Dixon Trio (Blues/Rock/Soul) And The Beachbilly Brothers (Country Rockabilly) (6:30pm; Free)

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Patriotic Festival Choir Event (7pm; Free)

Striking Copper (7pm; Free; Americana) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Open Mic (7pm; $3)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Port City’s Top Comic (7pm; $10)

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

The Midatlantic (9pm; $10; Americana)

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040 —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Jim Ashley (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

Machine Funk (9pm; Cover TBD; Widespread Panic Tribute)

John Emil (7pm; Free; Blues)

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

MONDAY, JULY 4

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Tweed and DJ Brewtal (9pm; Cover TBD)

Hank Sinatra, Slippery Jake & the Bad Brakes and The Dew Drops (7pm; $8; Southern Rock)

TUESDAY, JULY 5

—Reggies 42nd Street Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910-799-6465

Live Music TBA (7pm; $3)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Patriotic Festival Choir Event (8pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Karaoke with DJ Damo (9pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Signal Fire (10pm; $7; Reggae)

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040

DJ Riz (10pm; Free)

Overtyme

July 17th Stereotype

Monica Jane

FrI

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Singer, Guitarist)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

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Sex Toy Bingo (9pm; Free)

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Acoustic Mix 7pm - 10pm

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JUly 8

Two of a Kind

Acoustic Pop/Rock 7pm - 10pm

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JUly 9

Mark Daffer Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS EVERY TUES. 5:30-8:30PM

LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Drafts • $4 Flavored Bombs NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 Ranger IPA & Fat Tire WINE & WELL WEDNESDAY 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine • $2.75 Miller Lite $4 Well Drinks THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila Shots SATURDAY $2.75 Carolina Blonde & Carolina Strawberry • Reel Cafe Rooftop Concert Series • Brunch from 11am - 2pm SUNDAY $3 Corona/Corona Light • $4 Bloody Mary or Mimosa $5 Lunazul Margaritas • Brunch from 11am - 2pm

Thursday ________________________________________

TRIVIA WITH STEVE

8:30 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFTS

Friday ____________________________________________

BREAKFAST BUFFET

—Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

JUly 7

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832

Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free) Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

Thurs

L Shape Lot

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

LIVE MUSIC ________________________

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

JUly 2

Acoustic Mix 7pm - 10pm

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free)

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 910-679-8101

JUly 1

Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

First Saturday Blues Jam (8pm; Free)

July 10th Mark Roberts

Pop & Classic 7pm - 10pm

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

NC Symphony: Stars & Stripes (7:30pm; $18-$71) —CFCC Cape Fear Stage, 701 N. 3rd St.

Randy McQuay

Trivia with Dutch (7:30pm; Free)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

JUNE 30

July 3 Back of the Boat

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Port City’s Top Comic (7pm, 9:30pm; $10)

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

LIVE MUSIC Thurs

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—Pine Valley Baptist Church, 3940 Shipyard Blvd.; 910-251-8741

Show Tunes Sunday (9pm; Free)

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

sundays, 4-8PM

Roots United (5pm; Free; Reggae)

—Ocean City Beach Community Center, 2649 Island Dr.

Mac & Juice (7pm; Free; Rock n’ Roll Mosaic)

Wrightsville Beach, NC

Ocean City Jazz Festival (4pm; $35-$60)

Ocean City Jazz Festival (4pm; $35-$60)

—A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

2016 Waterfront Music series

Saturday & Sunday

9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 BLOODY MARY’S AND MIMOSA’S

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Monday night Bingo - 6-8pM tuesday night trivia - 7:30-9:30pM Summer Outdoor Concert Series

Live Music froM 7-10pM THURS JUNE 30TH two other guys FRI JUly 1ST Justin Fox SAT JUly 2Nd brandon snow 7324 Market Street • 910-821-8185 OPEN DAILY at 11am for Lunch & Dinner

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS (as little as $29 a week!)

Call 791-0688 Deadline every Thurs., noon!

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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2101-7 market st behind port city java

jazz & cocktail Wednesdays

come enjoy live jazz music from 8:30 - 11:30Pm

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tidal taxi will be offering free rides to and from burnt mill creek every Wednesday night (please tip generously)! Pickup guests must have a receipt from the bar in order to receive deal.

Please call 910-431-7848 & ask for jim.

neighborhood night thursdays every thursday night, come join us for steviemackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international food truck!

live music

SATurday, JULY 2nd

from 8:30 - 11:30Pm

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CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

STYLES & COMPLETE

DELTA RAE ROCK ON: See Modest Mouse at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary on July 6. Courtesy photo.

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 6/29: Los Van Van 6/30: PJ Morton and Kendra Foster 7/05: Whitford and St. Holmes THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 7/8: Drop !t with Slander 7/9: Umphrey’s McGee AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 S. TRYON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 7/2: Bad Romeo 7/8: Jesco White and more 7/9: Stop Light Observations, Jim Avett and more MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 6/29: Richie Ramone and more 7/1: Look Homeward 7/5: Nothing, Wrong and Culture Abuse 7/8: The Art of Noise HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH 4640 HWY 17 S., MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 6/29: Orphan Annie 7/1: Corey Smith 7/2: Rumours 7/8: Umphrey’s McGee 7/9: The Wildflowers

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 7/3: 99 Goonsquad, Mario Selman and Jonas Bridges

FRI, JULY 1ST

SAT, JULY 2ND

JULY 30th MODERN VINTAGE WRESTLING

JULY 1st DELTA RAE JULY 2nd STYLES & COMPLETE

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 6/29: Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic and DJ Zone 6/30: Modern Baseball, Joyce Manor and Thin Lips 7/1: Pinegrove, Sports, Half Waif, and Sinai Vessel 7/2: The Hotelier, Told Slant and Bellows (Back) 7/5: Jessy Lanza and DJ Taye (Back) 7/6: Kitten, Sizzy Rocket and Clean Spill (Back) 7/9: Professor Toon, Greaver and more (Back)

JULY 9th ADELITAS WAY

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 6/29: Mandar & Billingsley 7/3: Flag, War On Women, The Dirty Nil, and more 7/5: The Local R&B Showcase 7/6: Spearfinger and Amnesis 7/8: TRiG with Drex Carter and YPC Darius 7/9: Awolnation and Irontom

AUGUST 8th THE ACACIA STRAIN AUGUST 12th COLLLIE BUDDZ

JULY 13th MICRO WRESTLING FEDERATION JULY 16th GLOWRAGE PAINT PARTY

AUGUST 14th 10 YEARS AND FINGER ELEVEN

JULY 19th MARIANAS TRENCH

AUGUST 20th SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR

JULY 20th TARRUS RILEY

SEPTEMBER 2nd MATISYAHU

JULY 22nd THE TREE HILL EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER 12th BLIND GUARDIAN

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 7/6: Modest Mouse and Brand New 7/9: North Tower Band RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 6/29: Twenty One Pilots 7/3: Barenaked Ladies 7/9: Cameo / S.O.S. Band

ADELITAS WAY SAT, JULY 9TH

MICRO WRESTLING FEDERATION WED, JULY 13TH

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NARRATED CRUISES & LIVE MUSIC DAILy CRUISES & PRIVATE ChARTERS SUNSETS WITH LIVE MUSIC

TALENTED LOCAL MUSICIANS ON BOARD TO ENTERTAIN YOU WHILE YOU SIT BACK AND WATCH THE SUN KISS US GOOD NIGHT Boarding 7pm, Departs 7:30pm Full Bar with Cold Drinks Available

EAGLE ISLAND CRUISE ~ NORTH & SOUTH If 50 min is just not long enough we have another solution for you...

Our even hour cruises go North on the river, bring you up close with the river walk downtown, then behind battleship to see wildlife and learn about the eco history of the area, and odd hours travel south on the river going down towards the state port.....do both ways for 1 hour 40 min for only $17

CIVIL WAR CRUISE

JULy 10Th Dr. Chris Fonvielle is back 1pm 3 hour cruise $32 per person Our website for the Bizzy Bee Water Taxi service is now up running

www.wilmingtonwatertaxi.com

Located on the riverfront in historic downtown Wilmington, between Orange & Ann Streets For a complete list of scheduled Tours, Excursions, and Fees, visit

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Visit us on the Riverwalk!

212 S. Water Street

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Follow BAR ON BOARD WITH us ALL ABC PERMITS

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4th capE fEar cookouT

Monday, July 4th, 2016 from 6-10pm

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

COME CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH US! FESTIVITIES INCLUDE: A delicious buffet of southern favorites & Great beer and wine specials! Live Music by Dallas Perry. *BEST Riverfront spot for the FIREWORKS!*

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$130/table (Up to 2 guests per table) $65 for Adults (13 and older) $260/table (Up to 4 guests per table) $15 for Child (12 and under) GET YOUR TICKETS AT ELIJAH’S RESTAURANT OR CALL 910-343-1448 FOR MORE INFO!

www.elijahs.com 2 Ann St. Wilmington, NC • 910-343-1448

ARTS>>MUSIC

AGAINST THE GRAIN:

Ann Conner’s latest woodcuts and drawings hang as part of New Elements’ latest exhibit

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tended woodcut. These I photograph, and in Photoshop reverse black and white portions of images and fill with samples of Pantone hues.

BY: SHEA CARVER

ince childhood, Ann Conner—Professor Emerita in the Department of Art and Art History at UNCW—has been drawn to the pen and paper. In fact, she remembers drawing spiral images with fountain pens on hotel stationary in Montreal when she was a mere 5. When looking at her current work hanging in New Elements Gallery, as part of the collection “Vibrant Lives,” the same curvacious shapes finely crisscross into a pattern of tightly wound lines across spacious wooden blocks in the Post Oak series. The swirling magnetic prints pop from the endless space of the wood. Conner marries her love for drawing and woodcuts by utilizing nonendangered canvas from a variety of trees: oak, burch, mahogany, and cherry.

“The largest blocks—oak 46 x 34 inches—are special order from a mill company in 4 x 8’ sheets, and then cut to size,” Conner details. “Jim Cooper, specialty woodworker in New York, prepares my smaller hardwood blocks in 12-inch square, 13-inch square, or similar. Jim knows how to plane the wood surface to maximize the appearance of wood grain.”

A native Wilmingtonian, Conner got her BFA in art from Winston Salem’s Salem College and went on to receive her MFA at UNCChapel Hill. To date, she has had more than three dozen art shows worldwide, and travels frequently to New York, San Francisco, DC, and Chicago. She exhibits her work and helps promote galleries and curators who have helped her along her own career path.

“Collaborating allows me to do projects physically impossible to do alone,” Conner tells. “I decided very early that if I lived in Wilmington it was critical to travel with my artwork.”

We spoke with Conner at length about her show, “Vibrant Lives,” which remains on display with Warren Dennis’ paintings through July 16, at New Elements Gallery. encore (e): Tell me how you got into woodcuts as an art form. What most fascinates you about the medium?

Ann Conner (AC): I began creating woodcuts in grad school at UNC and learned the process from Marvin Saltzman, who taught me how to carve and print large woodblocks.

I love the challenge of making anything that competes with or complements the wood

Then comes the actual carving: I use a Japanese power chisel that cuts in a straight line as opposed to the rotary cutter of a Dremel tool. It takes a very long time—carving is slow and tedious.

Sometimes I work with a laser cutter in New York to laser engrave blocks.

Beechwood woodcuts in the exhibit were done this way. I collaborate with Leslie Miller, Grenfell Press, New York, NY, who transfers the drawings to a disc for the engraver to use.

STARSTRUCK: Starwood 4 is one of many new pieces hanging in New Elements Gallery, as a part of Ann Conner’s joint show with Warren Dennis, ‘Vibrant Lives.’ Courtesy photo

grain. The hardness of the natural flat wood or mechanically clean surface of linoleum appeals to me. e: Does the wood grain inspire your design or color choices?

AC: Yes—after I design the images to be carved I match each image to the wood grain that works with that image. Color choices are governed by wood grain as well.

Certain colors just look better than others of specific wood-grain patterns. That’s why the proofing of images is integral to the process.

Different color inks must be tried on each block to see which color works best. e: Can you take me through the process, from start to finish, of one of your pieces in New Elements’ “Vibrant Lives” show?

AC: First, I do preliminary images in pencil outline on newsprint paper to decide on spacing and which images to draw. I use a variety of templates, such as cookie cutters, craft objects, architectural tools, French curve compass, etc. Next, I do a Rapidograph ink drawings in black on white drawing paper the same exact size as the in-

Once the blocks are carved, I travel to New York to color proof the smaller blocks with Miller, or to Austin to collaborate with Flatbed Press—printer and publisher of my large blocks. Of course, the blocks must be shipped to New York or Austin. Once proofing (trial-and-error testing of various colors on each blocks) then printers ink the blocks by hand and print on a printing press. It takes at least three people to ink and print one of the large blocks onto paper. After all editions are complete, I go back to the press to sign editions. Then the press ships me the completed editions.

and Donald Judd, for instance. I am not inspired by painterly prints. e: Are you exploring other mediums currently—or have you in the past? How has it strengthened your work?

AC: I work only in woodcut and drawing.

The way I work, drawing and woodcut feed off of each other. Working in other mediums does not appeal to me. I have used other mediums in the past, but it did not strengthen my work.

DETAILS:

Vibrant Lives

An art show, featuring the work of Ann Conner and Warren Dennis Through July 16.

New Elements Gallery 201 Princess St. 910-343-8997

e: In looking through your art on New Elements’ website, Timber 1 and 2 are very geometric yet seemingly abstract in their conglomeration of small shapes to make larger composition. Yet, others feel decorative (Rosewood 4 and 5), almost like doilies, and others (Post Oak 3 and 4) almost look like 3D printed medical Xrays. Can you tell me where your headspace was in approaching these designs so differently?

AC: Well, there is a progression in my work. Timber woodcuts, earlier, were drawn with architectural templates; Rosewood done from craft templates; Post Oak are drawn with a spirograph tool. I simply use whatever shapes, templates, compass–drawn lines, or spirograph-generated designs appeal to me at the time. Recent woodcuts employ bright or fluorescent colors that better match the chosen shapes. e: How are you inspired as a woodcut artist and what other woodcut artists inspire you?

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WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTFUEL.INC 2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon. - Sat., noon - 7pm www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343-5233 Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 43, “Window Shopping Art Show,” featuring work

by Zak Duff, Char Oden, Scott Ehrhart, and Kimberly Coffman. Hangs for eight weeks.

ARTEXPOSURE! 22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Summer Camps for Children are coming from June through August. Please check the website at www.artexposure50.com and click on Classes for Children for dates and information, or call ArtExposure at 910803-0302.

All North Carolina artists are welcome to enter the 2nd annual “Artist Choice Invitational” in August. Entry forms and information are available on the website under the Call for Entries page. Each artist may enter

TWO pieces of 2D or 3D work. This will be a juried show and cash awards will be given.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 • www.aibgallery.com Established in 2015, the Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable at 210 Princess Street in downtown Wilmington. The gallery focuses upon international and national fine art including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, encaustic, and mixed media. Current exhibits include: Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy in Gallery 1; “Looking Within: Encaustic Paintings by Helen Lewis” in Gallery 2; and “Wind,” a marble sculpture by Wendy Zhang and Junhua Cheng in the courtyard as part of the Pedestrian Art Program organized by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. The gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

24 beers on draft & over 100 bottled 20 tvs witH all major sports paCkages proudly featuring boar’s Head meats

Locally owned and operated • Call for carry-out

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

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

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

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

As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. Crescent Moon is THE place in Wilmington for art, where the most talented local, regional and national artists choose to exhibit their work. They also feature designer fashions, bridal accessories, home décor, a children’s section, and fine gifts.

With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and a newly expanded showroom with stunning new collections from returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone – all under one moon. Crescent Moon art and styles may be out of this world but not out of your budget. Every fourth Friday of the month, Crescent Moon hosts a featured artist, live music, wine and cheese for all to enjoy.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

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

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

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts.

Our clients include many major museums.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Vibrant Lives is now open at New Elements Gallery (see previous page for full writeup) and features new works from printmaker Ann Conner and oil painter Warren Dennis. We have brought these iconic North Carolina artists together as they share a pure aesthetic of line and color. Vibrant Lives will remain on view until July 16, 2016.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

5046 New Centre Drive | Wilmington, NC 28403

(910) 859-7374

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

show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

“Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SPECTRUM GALLERY The Forum • 1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Suite H (910) 256-2323 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 6pm www.spectrumartandjewelry.com Spectrum Gallery presents “SEE-Shore – Coastal Inspired Art” by Chip Hemingway, Rebecca DiMaio, Kimberlee Maselli, and Susan Hecht.

Spectrum Gallery is located at The Forum on Military Cutoff Road, right next door to the Osteria Cicchetti. For more info, and to view all the art currently offered please visit www.SpectrumArtAndJewelry.com or call 910-256-2323 x3.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover Street, CFCC parking deck First level • (910) 362-7431 Tues.- Sat., noon - 5pm CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present Midsummer Impressions. The exhibition will run through June 30th. The exhibition consists of steamroller prints produced at the Pedvale Open-Air Art Museum, Sabile, Latvia 2015 – Works

by Paulis Liepa (Latvia), Laura Feldberga (Latvia), Ieva Maurīte (Latvia), Simona Bagdonaite (Lithuania) and Ben Billingsley (USA).

Admission to Midsummer Impressions is free and the exhibition is open to the public.

Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is located in the Hanover parking deck (200 Hanover St.) on the campus of Cape Fear Community College. Regular gallery hours are TuesdaySaturday, 12-5pm. Keltsey Mattachione at knmattachione236@mail.cfcc.edu.

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REEL TO REEL

EXCEEDING LOW EXPECTATIONS:

films this week

‘Central Intelligence’ is saved by good chemistry

CINEMATIQUE

BY: ANGHUS

$8, 7pm • www.thalianhall.org

oted academic, educator and economist Noreena Hertz said, “All of us show bias when it comes to what information we take in. We typically focus on anything that agrees with the outcome we want.” Many movie critics believe themselves to be objective; they possess a level of education and skill which allows them to walk into a theater and watch a film without any kind of previously established bias. Let me go ahead and clear up that delusion: Everyone walks into a movie theater with a certain degree of bias. If I’m walking into the annual Pixar movie, I know I’m going to be watching a very well made, aesthetically pleasing film with redundant themes that will probably leave me in a state of bemused ambivalence. I don’t need to see a trailer or have any inkling of the plot. Once I see Pixar’s logo, cinematic biases soar.

I had plenty of biases about “Central Intelligence,” the new action comedy starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart. The minute I saw the first commercial I balked. Another Kevin Hart movie? Another Dwayne Johnson movie? These guys are churning out mediocre product at a rate that would make Kentucky Fried Chicken furious with fried envy. I’m a fan of both Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson. Each are charismatic and always put in maximum effort when trying to entertain audiences. Still, a lot of their output has been, at best, marginally entertaining.

So here we are again—another Mad Libs: The Film Edition...

Kevin Hart is a (PROPER NOUN) who is struggling with (PERSONAL CRISIS). He runs into Dwayne Johnson who’s a (JOB TITLE). They have to team up to try and prevent (NATURAL DISASTER) and by the end of their adventures they’ll end up (VERB ENDING IN “ING”).

In “Central Intelligence,” Kevin Hart is a former high-school hero who is struggling with adulthood. He runs into Dwayne Johnson, who’s a former classmate and CIA agent. They have to team up to prevent government secrets from being stolen, and by the end of their adventures, they’ll end up best friends. However, there’s a little more to that basic premise. Bob (Dwayne Johnson) used to be the fat kid in high school and was mercilessly picked on by his fellow students. Calvin (Kevin Hart) was “Most Likely to Succeed.” On the eve

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. June 29 (additional showing June 29 at 4 p.m.): Showing in the Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre, “The Meddler” is about Marnie Minervini relocating to Los Angeles to smother her daughter Lori with motherly love. When the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her forceful generosity to change the lives of others (as well as her own) and find a new purpose in life.

(Rated PG-13, 100 minutes)

COMEDIC SURPRISE: Despite low expectations, The Rock and Kevin Hart make a very funny team in ‘Central Intelligence.’ Courtesy photo.

of their 20-year reunion, Bob takes Calvin out for a drink. Bob has changed. He’s no longer the chubby schlub from high school.

Now he’s a ripped, jort-wearing CIA agent who kicks ass and takes names.

Things haven’t been as exciting for Calvin, who went from big-man-on-campus to low-man-on-the-totem pole at an accounting firm. Sure, he married his high-school sweetheart and has a pretty standard suburban life, but he’s plagued by the idea that his life has been a disappointment. He has little interest in going to his reunion and dealing with the judgement of not delivering on the promise of greatness. Greatness is soon thrust upon him as Bob gets Calvin involved in a terrorist plot to buy some satellite codes that could give the bad guys accessibility to top-secret hardware. The stakes are about as high as Peter Dinklage burrowing to the center of the earth, but the whole spy story is nothing more than a piece of flypaper to provide our heroes some sticky steps as they head toward an inevitable conclusion.

This is one of those movies that is saved by remedial chemistry. Johnson and Hart are so good together. It helps that Johnson is playing a nerd trapped in the body of a killing machine. Hart is basically playing himself, but for some reason this pairing really works. The comedy they produce is funny and often surprising. There were contrived moments that still worked because of

the right chemistry between the leads.

“Central Intelligence” is saved from mediocrity by two winning actors and their ability to make audiences care in spite of every predictable plot point. Dwayne Johnson has a real penchant for comedy and makes for a great pairing with Kevin Hart. It’s a pleasant comedic surprise that exceeds remarkably low expectations.

DETAILS:

Central Intelligence ★★★★★

Rated PG-13 Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber Starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet

July 4-8 (additional showing July 6 at 4 p.m.): “Dheepan” starsJesuthasan Anthonythasan as a Tamil freedom fighter, a Tiger. In Sri Lanka the civil war is ending and defeat is near. Dheepan decides to flee with two strangers (a woman and little girl), hoping it will be easier for him to claim asylum in Europe. Once in Paris, the “family” moves from one temporary home to another while Dheepan works to build a new life for them all— but daily violence he confronts forces him to reconnect with his warrior’s instincts. (Rated R, 100 minutes)

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AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach.

Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

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

BLUE SURF CAFÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

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

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu,

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

CAM CAFÉ

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tues-Sat: 11am – 3 pm; Wed-Thurs: 5 – 9pm; Sunday Brunch: 10am – 3pm

A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available.

For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-796-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com

ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

THE DONUT INN

A first for donut shops in Wilmington. Huge hand-cut gourmet donuts are made fresh daily on site, and a sizzling grill serving up every kind of breakfast sandwich imaginable! Don’t forget about us for lunch! Sandwiches are piled high with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses.

Our coffees are specially brewed in an Italian Cimbali espresso machine. Come for visit and make yourself at home! 1427 Military Cutoff rd. (910)679-8420 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Mon - Fri 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington

ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFÉ

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serving breakfast all day.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: MondayWednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.com

THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend. 2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun.-Wed..: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafeonline.com

HENRY’S

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

2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910)

793.2929.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10

p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

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

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

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

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com

JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR

Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com

THE LITTLE DIPPER

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

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■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours

are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

LOW TIDE PUB

Located across from UNCW’s campus, Low Tide Pub serves up delicious fare and great drink specials in a fun atmosphere. Enjoy the biggest and best wings in town for only $0.50 on Sundays, a $5 daily lunch special, $2 daily beer special, and even taco Tuesdays.

Their Mother Clucker is served just in time for the holidays: slow-roasted chicken with cranberries, housemade stuffing, lettuce, and tomato. Their Thai or Buffalo shrimp wrap, famed Monte Cristo and 1945-family secret cheesecake recipe will keep customers coming back for more. Karaoke Saturdays begin at 9:30 p.m., and trivia Tuesdays get underway weekly at 7:30 p.m. Low Tide has a beautiful, private deck, perfect for hosting parties and events. It’s midtown Wilmington’s favorite pub—”where on the rocks is a good thing.”

4540 Fountain Drive, beside of PT’s. 910-313-2738.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND LATE-NIGHT:

Mon., 6 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Fri., 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., noon - 2 a.m.; Sun., noon - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, Saturday karaoke and Tuesday trivia night.

■ WEBSITE: www.lowtidepub.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher.

Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

THE PUB

A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 other sandwiches and meals under $12.

32 beers on tap, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavory.pub

SPICOLI “In crust we trust.” Spicoli specializes in classic NY

style pizza with a totally unconventional (AND DELICIOUS) sourdough crust. We also feature one-of-akind burger creations, Jumbo wings complete with our perfect, house-made blue cheese or ranch. Or enjoy any of our unique vegan or gluten-free options. But Spicoli is not just amazing food. We keep it awesome with a killer juke box, classic arcade games, and great deals on everything at our full bar. Share some brews over PacMan or enjoy the area’s only 20in pie on our outdoor patio. Just make sure you are having fun.

Don’t worry!! If you can’t come see us, we also have the largest delivery radius in town!! 1978 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-0339.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach

SWEET ‘N’ SAVORY CAFÉ

The Real Wizard Behind the Food. Anyone who has seen the Wizard of Oz knows that the wizard was just a scared old man hiding behind the curtain. Restaurants are no different. Making incredible food is not magical or mystical and instead just requires heart (Tin Man), brains (Scarecrow), courage (Lion) and love (Dorothy).

At Sweet n Savory we have pulled back the curtain because we don’t believe that we need smoke, mirrors, over inflated prices or pretentiousness to offer you the best and freshest food your money can buy. 1611 Pavillion Place, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 256-0115 Hours: 7am-10pm.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, BAKERY & CATERING ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorycafe.com

THE TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and

cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910)

452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

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gredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste.

After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

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

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KABUKI KOREAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI

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

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-3503332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: ILM’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

■ WEBSITE: www.kabukikoreancafe.com

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service.

We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair. We also serve everything from sushi to traditional Chinese dishes, a plethora of curries to Pad Thai, hibachi and teriyaki dishes, and more. Come give us a try where you will find nothing in the freezer but the ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thu: 11am 3pm and 5pm - 9:30pm or Fri - Sat, 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: An array of Asian cuisines, from Japanese to Chinese, Thai and more.

■ WEBSITE: www.kyotoasiangrille.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE

We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com

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.

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine.

This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed.

Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE

Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the neverdisappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

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

Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices.

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

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

ate pleasing menu items, including their “fancy fries”, doused with truffles and Parmesan. Borkowski takes pride in hand-crafted food, while the NeMa staff offers helpful, friendly knowledge. They offer vegan, glutenand-allergy-friendly fare and Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 off glasses and bottles of wine). 225 S Water St. 910-769-3709 ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Closed Monday, Tuesday 12pm -9pm, Wednesday-Friday 12pm -10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am 9pm, Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

INDIAN KABOB AND GRILL Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington’s only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries.

Kabobs are baked to perfection in our “tandoor” clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offering a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and herbs. We also serve vegan and glutenfree items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood. Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a fullservice bar and are open seven days a week. We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. Live music and dance every Saturday. Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www. kabobandgrilldowntown.com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch Sunday through

Saturday 11am-3pm. Dinner Sunday through Thursday 5-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5-10:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Innovative Indian recipes, made fresh daily.

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

IRISH HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why.

Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop and Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested.

19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

HEALTHY NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Open since the summer of 2015, NeMa Eatery and Lounge boasts the delicacies of Chef Borkowski.

Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items form grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the NeMa team takes diners across the world through pal-

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THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown

South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and

breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-from-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta

to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

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

FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

MAMMA BELLA PIZZERIA

Mamma Bella’s is Wilmington’s latest pie palace, offering fresh and unique pizzas, strombolis, sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. Diners can enjoy eating in their quaint dining space or have Mamma deliver to their doorstep ($10 minimum, three-mile radius). Nothing is frozen, and everything is made with top-notch ingredients, from the house meatballs to the pesto, salad dressings to marinara sauce, and beyond! Mamma bakes bread fresh several times daily and helps produce the most scrumptious cinnamon and/or pizza knots. In fact, through Feb. 29, either flavor of knots are free with the purchase of any large pie; or customers can get 12 free wings when ordering two large 2 topping pizzas (dine-in or delivery; offers cannot be combined). With a knowledgeable staff providing excellent customer service—all of whom “respect the pie”—every order is cared for from placing it to picking it up. 3926 Market St. 910-399-6723.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thurs 11am 10pm; Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 11am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.mammabellapizzeria.com

SLICE OF LIFE

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $6.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road #24 ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

LATIN AMERICAN CEVICHE’S

Come enjoy the tropical flavors of Panama and Central America...from our fresh fish to our handmade empanadas, traditional arroz con pollo to fresh inspired salads, We hope you will be transported to simpler time with warm, friendly service, and festive vibe. Large selection of beer and wine, including red and white sangria, tropical mimosas, drink specials daily. Just before the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. 7210 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 2563131.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

SAN JUAN CAFÉ

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cui-

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

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

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

MEXICAN EL CERRO GRANDE

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

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

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

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

LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons. Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington, Leland & Southport ■ WEBSITE: www.sanfelipenc.com

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ

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

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group. All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out. On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/ vegetarian, and healthy options. Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. Monday - Sunday. 8am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Seasonal, healthy, organic, vegan/ vegetarian ■ WEBSITE: www.wholefoodsmarket.com

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

Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest.

(Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington

ings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

THE PILOT HOUSE

■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington.

Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gather-

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on the renovated Crystal Pier.

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

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

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The

JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI 614 S. College Rd. • (910) 399-3366 www.okamisteakhouse.com

Early Bird Hibachi Special: $16.99 - Pick 2 meats: Steak | Chicken | Shrimp | Calamari Early Bird Sushi Special: 1/2 OFF Classic Roll, Sunday - Thursday 11-1pm & 4-7pm Mon - Thur: 11am - 2:30pm & 4 -10pm • Fri: 11am - 2:30 pm & 4pm - 11pm Sat: 11am -11pm • Sun: 11am - 9:30pm

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

COME JOIN US AT 2 LOCATIONS OGDEN PARK Each Wednesday April 13 - Nov. 16 8:00am - 1:00pm

DOWNTOWN Each Saturday April 16 - Nov. 19 8:00am - 1:00pm

Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster poboys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

SPORTS BAR

SOUTHERN

DIG AND DIVE

CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com

RX RESTAURANT & BAR

Riverfront Farmer’s Market is now on the corner of North Water and Princess streets - FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- JAMS & JELLY - ART & CRAFTS

- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS

For more information call (910) 538-6223 www.wilmingtondowntown.com

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

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

PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce.

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

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

Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.pembrokescuisine.com

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11am-2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD pro-

jector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com “A new way to play with your food.” It isn’t just a catch phrase—it is what we do at Dig & Dive. Locally sourced, high-quality food is what we bring to the table. From our specialty “pork wings,” tossed in our famed bourbon-barrell Kentuckyaki sauce, to our fresh ground chuck burgers, to our dogs and sausages, and even salads and kids menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We pair it with an expansive craft beer selection—including a large selection of NC brewed beers—and we give you the most unique and fun atmosphere in Wilmington, thanks to our soft-sand volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor dining. Hands down, we’re the best place in town to ... Eat. Drink.

Play. 3525 Lancelot Lane. 910-202-9350.

■ SERVING LUNCH & Dinner: Sun.-Thurs., 11ammidnight; Fri.-Sat., 11am-2am.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Market Street and Darlington ■ FEATURING: Burgers, dogs, build-your-own French fries, sandwiches, craft beer, volleyball courts.

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

HELL’S KITCHEN

Downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub shows every major sporting package on 10 HDTVs—and a huge HD projection screen! There is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Half off select apps, Mon.- Thurs.,

4-7pm

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

JAX 5TH AVENUE DELI & ALE HOUSE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Full menu until 2am daily.

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

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GRUB & GUZZLE>>FEATURE

TURBULENT TACO TUESDAY: Olo Cantina brings a roller coaster of edible emotions

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BY: ROSA BIANCA

ondays are for extra espresso. Fridays are for firkins at Wilmington Brewing Company. Wednesdays are for wine. And Tuesdays ... well, we all know what Tuesdays are for.

Californian Tex Mex cuisine has continued to soar in popularity—as have my salsa-filled expectations. When I learned Olo Cantina was offering high-quality, modernized Mexican fare, daily specials, live music, and an islandy atmosphere, I couldn’t wait to check it out. Residing in Monkey Junction (20 minutes outside of my Front Street comfort zone), this restaurant was a bit of a hike. I grabbed my crew and planned for one hell of a hopefullyworth-the-drive meal.

Per usual, I did some pre-dinner detective work. Freshly cut and fried chips? Check.

Fully stocked outdoor bar? Check.

Homemade margarita mix? Check.

We were off to a good start.

So, where, oh where, did things go wrong?

It was a gorgeous, albeit buggy, Tuesday evening when my friends and I pulled up four chairs on Olo Cantina’s breezy patio. I poked my head inside to alert the hostess of our arrival and was instantly charmed with the eatery’s beachy interior. The décor shouted “surf’s up, dude”—and thankfully was a far cry from the clichéd nautical design of countless fried-seafood spots scattered throughout our coastal town. The enormously long, finless, wooden plank (an Olo—Hawaii’s original surfboard) draped the entry with an authentic, charismatic touch.

Our first server (yep, there were two) was

bubbly, knowledgeable and immediately enticed us with the specialty drink of the house.

(Hint: it rhymes with shmargarita.) The first round arrived and I couldn’t wait to get my slurp on. Although it didn’t take much to convince my friends to tag along for the meal, I bribed them with the fact these sweet-andsour creations were prepared with freshly squeezed citrus and good booze. There was a variety to choose from, and the waitress assured us all were made with quality tequila.

Like I always say: Go big (order expensive liquor) or go home (throw up).

That being said, I shelled out 10 of my hardearned dollars for the El Gordo: an over-ice combo of Lunazul silver tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime, lemon and orange juices, simple syrup, and Gran Marnier. For those who like it slushy—sorry, no blenders in this casa. For those who like it strong: Opt for a double.

Each sip was fresh, lightly sweet, and pretty balanced, even if slacking in the booze department. If I’m paying for the most expensive drink on the menu, I expect a slight buzz in return. As for lime-infused cervezas, Olo had the usual suspects—Modelo, Dos Equis, Corona—and a few crafty surprises like Pinner on draft and Sculpin in a bottle.

Our table ordered an array of dippy things, as I prefer to sample all the samples for my reviews. The Gordo trio arrived, minus the salsa verde (the kitchen was out). We ended up with double queso, along with citrusy, chunky guacamole and house salsa. I snagged a stillwarm chip (thick and house-cut as promised) and dragged it through the pico-like concoction. It was a touch too tomatoey and not as acidic as I prefer; however, the queso received high marks from my friends. I crave a thinner, spicier white cheese dip with flecks of chilies— but this blend was thick with notes of Velveeta.

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ished off both bowls fairly fast. I might have tweaked each dip, but at the end of the day (and for four hungry margarita-chugging millennials), they got the job done.

The steak quesadilla’s description intrigued.

No “cheese and meat” here. Olo claimed corn, red and green peppers, charred onions, cheddar and Jack, and house sauce. Look, I’m not trying to be picky, but after reading the solid reviews and evaluating the thoughtful menu, I had lofty expectations. Many of the flavors just seemed to fall short. The steak was chewy and the vegetables were lacking and lost.

Real, hearty (visible) charred onions could have easily elevated the dish to another level.

This is a surfer town, after all, so it seemed necessary to assess Olo’s version of something fishy. The Coastal Bend (shrimp style) came with a jicama and cabbage slaw, fresh lime, and salsa verde. The shrimp were wellcooked, but the tacos themselves (three to be exact) were hopelessly sloppy. Instead of a colorful, crunchy shredded cabbage slaw piled high, the seafood was doused in a creamy, over-dressed mixture that seemed to only cover half of the tortilla. I wouldn’t say the flavor was weak, but it wasn’t memorable.

Next up was the Las Cruces—grilled pork belly, green chile, pickled onions, queso fresco, and guacamole. While portions of the finely chopped pork were uber fatty (more

than usual) and somewhat under seasoned, the zesty pickled onions were a welcome balance to the unctuous meat. Once again, it was a great idea without successful follow-through.

Who doesn’t love something stuffed inside of something else? Last up was the Fernando Valenzuela, a.k.a. “El Toro” taco, which featured ground beef, pickled jalapenos and charred onions inside a crunchy taco wrapped in flour tortillas. The waitress allowed me to sub in one portion of chicken (kitchen flexibility is always a plus), and it was dusted with chili powder. I couldn’t locate the charred onions (again), the beef was hardly seasoned, and the pickled jalapenos were not, in fact, pickled. Holy smokes, dude! The rice and refried beans also tasted underwhelming.

Olo, I hate to be a hater. Believe me, I do.

But you’ve got to step up the flavor game. As far as slam dunks go, the menu has serious potential—it just needs refinement. The craft beer and fresh margs are fantastic offerings, and the atmosphere is uber chill. “If you feed them, they will come” is a valid expression— but only if a Tex Mex restaurant can knock Taco Tuesday out of the park.

DETAILS: Olo Cantina

5607 Carolina Beach Rd. 910-769-8624 Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri.Sat., 11 a.m. -11 p.m. www.olocantina.com

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TIME TO PARTY!

Celebrate the Fourth with concerts, fireworks and community right everyone should get behind. Happy Independence Day!

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

Freedom Fest Concert & Block Party Sat., July 2, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Waterline Brewing Company 721 Surry St. Free

Waterline Brewing’s block party will be bustling with a beer garden and tap room, local bands, vendors, food trucks, and more. The music lineup includes Sean Thomas Gerard at 3 p.m., Max Levy & The Hawaiian Shirts at 4:30 p.m., The Paper Stars at 6:30 p.m., and the Randy McQuay Trio at 9 p.m. Food trucks will be on site, along with a potluck table for anyone who’d like to bring a shareable dish. Local vendors will showcase art, clothing and more, while kids and adults can partake in a scavenger hunt, bean bag race, pie eating contest, and other family friendly games. Visit Waterline’s Facebook event page for more.

NC Symphony’s Stars and Stripes Sat., July 2, 7:30 p.m.

Wilson Center at CFCC 701 N. 3rd St. Tickets: $20-$82

RED, WHITE AND BOOM: Concerts, fireworks and more are ahead for those looking to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend. Stock photo.

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he Fourth of July is the busiest time of year in our beach abode. It’s the high tide of tourist season, as people cool off with beer and ice cream between multiple courses of sloppy but oh-so-good hotdogs and cheeseburgers. Fireworks go off at the beach every night of the week from vacationers, as backyards are abuzz with children playing tag and adults betting on bocce ball and cornhole matchups.

According to the History Channel, that’s the way it’s supposed to be—OK, OK, maybe sans the cornhole. Early July 4th celebrations, dating back to 1776, honored their declared independence of the 13 American colonies by throwing “concerts, bonfires,

parades and firing of cannons and muskets usually accompanied by. . . public readings of the Declaration of Independence.”

While some things haven’t changed in how we celebrate Independence Day, it is now a holiday more Americans can celebrate together. Despite our differences in religions, ideologies, genders, sexual orientations, races, socio-economic statuses, etc., we should allow disparate opinions to separate us, especially in such a surly political climate where hate speech seems flooded on every news channel. It seems counter-intuitive to go against our own patriots, when at its core, our country was founded on pilgrimage for freedom—a pilgrimage

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that united people.

So, this Monday, why not get out in the community and truly celebrate our country’s rights ... in patronage to our forefathers, to those who fight for our freedoms—military and whistle blowers alike—and in respect to our brothers, sisters and neighbors, with whom we share our country. We can celebrate what we have gotten right, what we eventually get right, and what we still need to rectify (we’re looking at you HB2 and gun control). And we can do it together, in unity, in patriotism for kindness and goodness in humanity—because when it comes down to it, celebrating the freedom to be good to each other and with each other really is a

Looking for a patriotic concert? Settle in at CFCC’s Wilson Center for symphonic favorites by the North Carolina Symphony.

They’ll be conducted by David Glover in a traditional musical salute to the Red, White and Blue. “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Yankee Doodle” and “Amazing Grace” are just a few of more than a dozen selection for the evening. Ticket prices are subject to taxes and fees, and may be purchased at www.cfcc.edu/capefearstage.

Independence Day Weekend Blues Party

Sat., July 2, 8 p.m.

Shelby Jean’s Restaurant 15 Carolina Beach Ave. N., Carolina Beach

Celebrate the red, white and blues with Port City favorites Snake Malone & The Black Cat Bone at Shelby Jean’s in Carolina Beach for their Independence Day Blues Party. This special performance will feature Max “The Sax” Levy on tenor sax, Aaron Lane on trumpet, Sean Meade on alto sax, Jared Highlen on bass, Dwain Gunnels on keys, and Tony Palumbo on drums. Visit the Snake Malone & The Black Cat Bone Face-

book event page for details and updates.

Music and Fireworks by the Sea Sun., July 3, 6:30 p.m.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Free

Head out to Carolina Beach for a special Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Gazebo Music Series. In honor of the holiday weekend two bands will take the gazebo stage, starting with blues and rock of the David Dixon Trio and closing with The Beachbilly Brothers’ rockabilly country.

Oceanfront fireworks follow at 9 p.m. on the renovated Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org/events.

City of Wilmington Fourth of July Celebration

Mon., July 4, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

North Waterfront Park • 5 N. Water St.

Downtown’s waterfront will be rockin’ with live music by one of ILM’s favor cover bands Machine Gun. Celebrations for 2016 will be held at the new North Waterfront Park at the foot of Harnett Street.

Food and entertainment will continue from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. At 9:05 p.m., a choreographed fireworks display will launch from a barge on the Cape Fear River, with live coverage on WECT. For details about music, fireworks, parking and traffic details visit, www.wilmingtonnc.gov.

Firecracker Cruise

Mon., July 4, 7:30 p.m.

Wilmington Water Tours 212 S. Water St. Reservations: $65

Really want a good view of downtown Wilmington’s fireworks this year? Get front row seats on the Cape Fear River on Wilmington Water Tour’s Firecracker Cruise.

Set sail for the sunset cruise with appetizers and patriotic-themed drink specials at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks over the river at 9:05 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Call 910-338-3134 or visit www.wilmingtonwatertours.net.

Fourth of July U.S.O. Open House Mon., July 4, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center 120 S. 2nd St. Free

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, one of only a handful of remaining WWII USO buildings, Thalian Association Community Theatre will host an Open House on July 4. Docents dressed in military and period clothing will take visitors back in time to 1941, where free coffee, donuts, 5-cent sodas and patriotic popcorn abound. Hannah Block serves as

a community theatre headquarters, as well as home to a WWII home-front heritage museum. For more info, call 910-251-1788 or visit www.thalian.org.

Fireworks Dinner & Dance Cruise Mon., July 4, 6 p.m.

Royal Winner Princess II Carolina Beach Marina 923 Basin Rd. Reservations: $40-$60

Celebrate Independence Day the Carolina way with BBQ. Folks can enjoy a BBQ dinner and dance cruise to Southport’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show aboard Royal Winner Princess II. While the menu will feature authentic NC barbeque, sides include honey baked beans, Southern potato salad, cole slaw, garlic bread, and dessert. Dinner cruise fare is $60 for adults and $40 for children 12 and under. Set sail at 6 p.m. sharp from Carolina Beach Marina.

Seats are limited and pre-paid reservations required.

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Call the Carolina Beach Marina at 910458-5356 or visit www.winnerboats.com.

Southport Fourth of July Festival June 24-July 4 Various locations in Southport

The Brunswick Concert Band in Concert will kick of the annual Southport Fourth of July celebration on June 24 at 7 p.m. at Franklin Square Park and continue to host a variety of family friendly activities each day until the Festival Fireworks Finale on July 4 at 9 p.m. on the Southport Waterfront.

Opening Ceremonies at 7:45 a.m. on Sat., June 25, at Waterfront Park will be followed by the NC Freedom Run/Walk 5k at 8 a.m.

Dozens of events, concerts, tours, arts and crafts shows, and more will lead up to Independence Day. Folks may also celebrate with new patriots at the USCIS Naturalization Ceremony on July 3 at 4 p.m. The ceremony will take place on the lawn at Fort Johnston and Southport Museum and Visitor Center at 223 E. Bay St. Most activities are free, but some require vendor or participation fee.

For a complete schedule of events, prices and more, visit www.nc4thofjuly.com.

Patriotic Festival Choir

Sat. July 2, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 3, 7 p.m.

Multiple locations Free

Join the Patriotic Festival Choir for their seventh annual concert celebration of patriotism, freedom and the founding of the U.S. of A. Featuring more than 75 voices joined together in songs both old and new, these two performances are free. The first will be at Oceanfront Park & Pavilion (105 Atlantic Ave.) in Kure Beach on Sat., July 2. Sunday’s concert will be at Pine Valley Baptist Church, located at 3940 Shipyard Blvd.

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EXTRA>>BOOK REVIEWS book, besides the skillful writing, welldrawn characters and surprising premise. Much of North Carolina is featured (of course), as well as local history and jokes. (Did anyone know we have a county named in honor of Earnhardt?

“Our Dale,” think about it. It is just north of Charlotte.) McCrumb crams so much information about the history of NASCAR, the development of the sport, statistics for different drivers and tracks, and manages to do all of it smoothly within the frame of the pilgrims’ progress so readers don’t find themselves outside of the story bogged down with information they don’t care about. All characters care so deeply, in their own way, about this sport and what it has meant to them as people that the way they share it and celebrate with each other is infectious.

CARPE LIBRUM: The ongoing pilgrimage of humanity BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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

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

St. Dale

By Sharyn McCrumb Kensington, 2005

Hyperion

By Dan Simmons Doubleday, 1989

Though my love affair with William Shakespeare is a frequently discussed topic in print, my closest friends endure an almost endless stream of patter about another man: Geoffrey Chaucer. I have a tie to “The Canterbury Tales” that at times feels almost cosmic. In addition, it baffles and fascinates me that people continue to read and discuss these stories written down during the reign of Richard II (roughly 1386 – 89), and find relevance and connection with them in daily life in the modern world.

“Have you read ‘Hyperion’?” Raven Metzger asked me when we talked about my love of Chaucer. “It’s ‘The Canterbury Tales’ set in space.”

Simmons weaves allusions from British and US history and literature throughout the stories to create a world that pays homage to the people and moments that brought illumination to ours. Just look at the title: “Hyperion,” one of the Titans from Greek mythology. Simmons doesn’t try to reproduce the stories of Chaucer so much as the experience of people in search of something greater than themselves, which they might never understand. It is an experience humans respond to strongly: some with denial, others humor, anger, fear, and some with stoicism.

Though NASCAR started as a Southern sport, it has spread outside of here and local tracks have closed as larger, more national and international speedways open. McCrumb does tackle head-on the economic impact race weekend can have on small towns, and even more so the loss of losing a track and how quickly a community can suffer financially.

“Hyperion” lays the groundwork for a sci-fi series and has all the characteristics of world-building necessary to pursue a long-running series. The world Simmons creates is fascinating, with frightening parallels to the precarious situation of intellectual decay on Earth. More than anything, he uses different voices of each tale teller to emphasize the range of experiences of human cruelty and potential each has experienced and brought to the moment. In a series of worlds not dominated by human hands, these pilgrims seek a connection with something greater than what they have known thus far—and each story serves to deepen that meaning for them and their audience.

As the pilgrims progress through race country they learn about each of their backgrounds and what they are all seeking on this pilgrimage to Dale. Most importantly, they are reminded of what they are really seeking: something they can do for each other—that the most baffling, mystical experience we can have is not something from outside ourselves but what we share with others.

But another surprising homage to “The Canterbury Tales” is “St. Dale” by Sharon McCrumb. Set a year after the death of NASCAR-racing legend Dale Earnhardt, it follows a group of pilgrims on their journey to visit the shrines dedicated to him.

On the surface it sounds sort of gimmicky and hokey, but much like NASCAR is misunderstood to be about watching people drive in circles, St. Dale is much more than a one-joke book.

Though I grew up in North Carolina and have lived in the South my entire adult life, I never was a devotee of NASCAR. I own two mid-1960s VWs; speed is clearly not where my heart is. So let us say a book about NASCAR that can move me to heaving sobs is not something I predicted would happen. Frankly, I don’t think anyone other than Sharyn McCrumb (Wilmington native!) could have written this. Yes, I was crying uncontrollably by the last page, but she had me laughing on almost every page leading up to that scene.

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McCrumb’s humor is incredibly smart— she even has Latin jokes in a book about stock car racing. More than anything, it is not laughing at Southern life and stereotypes, but rather laughing with it. When a woman breaks down on a lonely country road at night, and a black Monte Carlo pulls up behind her with headlights illuminating the scene, she tells the driver (who is unmistakably Dale Earnhardt back from the grave to perform his first miracle) in surprise that she always thought their headlights were decals.

There is so much to love about this

In many ways “The Canterbury Tales” was the first of road-trip books: a group of friends out to take a trip just to do it. No one was moving house, going to market, picking up a wife from a neighboring village; they were all just out to take a trip together.

The frame tale reminds us that story is a way to connect with those we love the most and those we have never before; to bridge distances near and far. If anything, what both Simmons and McCrumb demonstrate that the power of story has not diminished over time as we have developed new technology beyond the quill pen, but we need our human voices and experiences now more than ever before to remind us of our own humanity.

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That was enough to get me to the book.

Indeed Dan Simmons uses the frame tale of pilgrims and sends them travelling in search of The Shrike, a mystical being around which a cult has formed. To entertain each other on the long journey through time and space, as well as to understand what has brought each of them

to this point, they share their tales.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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KURE BEACH MARKET

Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods from over 30 various vendors at the Kure Beach Market. The Market is held throughout the summer months on Tuesday mornings from 8am-1pm at Ocean Front Park. The dates for 2016 are Tuesday, June 14th through Tuesday, August 30th. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Avenue

COMMUNITY DAY

6/29, 10am; Community Day at Ogden Park Farmers Market features displays & exhibits from area agencies, non-profits and organizations.

Including NH Co. Fire & Sheriff Depts., Master Gardeners, Cape Fear Raptor Center, Parrot Sanctuary, Equine Rescue & more. Catch Food Truck serving from 11am-1pm.

The Farmers Market is open 8am1pm with all local produce & products.

WILMA’S WOMEN TO WATCH

Through 7/1: Southeastern North Carolina’s magazine for successful women has opened nominations for the Women to Watch (W2W) Awards competition. W2W Awards seeks to spotlight up-and-coming women in the tri-county area who actively contribute to their profession and/or community. Nominations are open in the following categories: Arts, Education, Health Care, Business, Public Service, Nonprofit/Volunteer and Rising Stars (this last category is for women under 30). A panel of judges comprised of local professional women will review all applications, choosing 35 finalists and seven overall category winners.

Winners featured in the October issue of WILMA and on the website (WILMAOnTheWeb.com), as well as honored at a special awards event in October.W2Waward.com.

SARUS FESTIVAL

Alban Elved Dance Company announceS the performances, collaborations, line-up, and schedule happening within the annual Sarus Festival for Site-Specific & Performing Arts, running July 6-10. In addition to educational components, the festival will focus on a lively performance series from July 6th to 10th in and around New Hanover County, with artists from both local areas and surrounding states, as

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well as within a global scope. Venues for this year’s festival include Peace Rose Montessori, UNCWilmington, Cape Fear Community College, the Cameron Art Museum, Jengo’s Playhouse, and Carolina Beach. Notable performances taking place will include pieces as vast as those exploring projections on a boat, a large family day event, video screenings, a mature-content evening, and an epic 14-hour slow motion solo during the culminating day of spectacles along Carolina Beach. Ticket prices vary by event and venue. www.sarusfestival.org/ tickets.html.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

7/4, 6pm: Join us at the North Waterfront Park located at the foot of Harnett Street for the 4th of July Celebration. North Waterfront Park is located adjacent to PPD in Downtown Wilmington. Music and food; 9:05 pm, fireworks from a barge in the Cape Fear River located just north of the Battleship NC. Primary viewing of the fireworks will be from the North Waterfront Park. WECT TV 6 will air the fireworks live beginning at pm and WGNI 102.7 will broadcast the fireworks music on air and at the North Waterfront Park.11 Harnett St. http://tinyurl.com/jz6s7ps PISTONS, PLUGS AND SHOCKS CAR SHOW

On Sat., 7/16, by popular demand is the former Classy-Chassis Car Show. For all you cruisers up and down HWY 17 and other parts of some of the loveliest highways and byways of North Carolina, park your ride for a while under the shade of Poplar Grove. Pop the hood and show off those Pistons, Plugs & Shocks. Fun for the entire family!

Food. Vendors. Music. 50/50 Raffle.

Dash plaques, awards, and more.

Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N PRO-WRESTLING FAN EXPO 3

Masters of Ring Entertainment presents their Pro Wrestling Fan Expo 3 at Coastline Convention Center, 7/23, 10am-5pm. Live pro wrestling and a chance to see pro wrestling stars, such as Former WCW World Champion / Former WWE Star & Founder of DDPYOGA, “Diamond” Dallas Page, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash (by guest vendor CM Promotions/Charm City Sports-Pasadena), Former TNA Champion and

current TNA Impact Star James Storm, Former TNA Champion and current TNA Impact Star EC3, Global Force Wrestling co-founders Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett, Former WWE Diva Terri Runnels, Current TNA Stars The Wolves, Former TNA Impact Knockout Angelina Love, Former WWE Star & Current ROH Star Matt Sydal and many more. Guests subject to cancellation or schedule change. Additional fees for autographs and photo ops. A special 2-hour evening pro wrestling show will take place from 8-10p, where the Masters of Ring Entertainment World Championship will be on the line for the first time between James Storm vs Jeff Jarrett vs EC3! $20 in advance or $40 combo ticket: MastersofRingEntertainment.com or at Nerdvana Comix, 130 N Front St. Bambi Weavil at (910) 538-4309.

charity/fundraisers STOP SUMMER HUBGER

Stop Summer Hunger serves to raise food, funds, and awareness runs through July 31 throughout the Food Bank’s 34 counties. Purpose is to collect food and funds to help the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Wilmington feed children at a time when school cafeterias are closed to 300,000 children relying on the free and reduced-cost meal program. The goal this year is to raise enough food and funds to provide 3.3 million meals to children and families this summer. stopsummerhunger.org. Live Oak Bank will match any gift made to the Wilmington Branch during the month of June and July up to $30,000. 1314 Marstellar St.

WALK THE LOOP FOR CLEAN WATER

6/29, 10am: Walking tour of the stormwater reduction projects the NC Coastal Federation, Town of Wrightsville Beach and partners have installed around the John Nesbitt Loop in Wrightsville Beach. While on the Walk the Loop for Clean Water trail, you’ll see how simple techniques reduce polluted stormwater runoff, which protects and restores water quality in the coastal waters we all love. Many of these techniques can be installed in your yard or place of business! Stormwater is the primary polluter of our coastal creeks and sounds, and it causes swimming advisories, shellfish harvest closures and hazardous street flooding. Reducing polluted stormwater runoff is a great way to ensure our waters are clean for fishing and swimming. Part of the as part of the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan. • July Speaker Series features two experts who will highlight native plants and best management practices for water sources that are beneficial to sustainable bird habitat! Charley Winterbauer, president of the Cape Fear Audubon Society, and Beth Sheppard, owner of Secret Gardener and certified NC Plantsman offer a “bird brain” approach to landscape design, called “birdscaping.” Birds offer numerous services to the ecosystems they inhabit, making them incredibly important to the overall functioning of the ecosystems and providing a number of direct benefits to humans as well. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center, 309 West Salisbury St.

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music/concerts BASS STATION

Thursdays at The Juggling Gypsy Cafe is a weekly event presented by Bass Cadet Productions and centered around bringing an immersive interactive platform to highlight artists from around the East Coast and beyond. The event spotlights DJs, VJs, flow artists, painters and fire performers each week. This is more than a scene, it’s a movement. 1612 Castle St.

JOHN BROWN JAZZ QUARTET

6/29, 10:30am: UNCW’s Presents: Seahawk FAM (Family Art Matinees) series begins with a concert by the incredible John Brown Jazz Quartet!

John Brown and his musicians are committed to jazz education – for all people, at all levels. John is a Professor and Director of the Jazz Program at Duke University and makes education a part of his daily life. Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd.

CAM CAFE AFTER HOURS JAM

6/29, 7pm: CAM Café is celebrating summer with a wine tasting, great food and the music of the Phantom Playboys! The group combines the irresistible rhythms of swing dancing with a rockin’ dose of surf-a-billy. There won’t be a still pair of feet in the house! Come and listen while enjoying drinks and a meal with friends, family and meeting new people also out for an evening of relaxation and fun. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.

EDDIE WATKINS JR.

6/29, 7pm: Eddie’s music carries a Divine message, honoring all the paths to God and celebrating our spiritual nature. Playing with Diana Ross, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Barbra Streisand and other legends, Eddie brings his amazing talent to Wilmington! Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER

6/30, 6pm: The Fury returns to Wrightsville Beach for the WECT Sounds of Summer @ Wrightsville Beach Park Mainstage ! The Fury provides audiences with The Rock Show experience. Their musical talent and superb vocals will leave you exhausted & smiling! Wrightsville Beach Municipal Park, Bob Sawyer Dr.

OCEAN CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL

7/2-3, 4pm: The Ocean City Jazz Festival is Topsail Island’s only Jazz showcase event. It is an annual musical showcase, which celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats.

Sat: Ashleigh E Smith, Herlin Riley with John Brown and Althea Rene. Sun: Tia Fuller with John Brown, Gerald Veasley and Marcus Anderson. For more information, tickets and shuttle from Wilmington. http://oceancityjazzfest.com.

919-632-9489. Ocean City Beach Community Center, 2649 Island Dr.

BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Live music at Ocean Front Park on the first and third Sunday through October from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL CHOIR

7th Annual concert as we celebrate patriotism, our freedom, and the founding of our great nation! This is an evening of music featuring over 75 voices joined together in songs both old and new. Event is free! Sat, July 2nd, 8pm, Oceanfront Park & Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave, Kure Beach. Sun, July 3rd, 7pm, Pine Valley Baptist Church, 3940 Shipyard Blvd.

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UNCW SUMMER JAZZ WORKSHOP

Celebrating 20 years of jazz, the UNCW Summer Jazz Workshop has established itself as the premier summer workshop for jazz study in North Carolina! At 10:30 a.m. we will feature an open rehearsal with UNCW faculty as well as Summer Jazz Workshop alumni returning for a special concert of big band and mainstream jazz music directed by Frank Bongiorno, Summer Jazz Workshop director, and chair of the UNCW Department of Music. Full concert will be July 13 at 7:30pm and is also open to the public. Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd.

TURTLE SONG

7/9, 4:30pm: David Key will perform music from his latest CD, “Turtle Journey”, and share stories of his experiences creating therapeutic sound for the sea turtles at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City, the inspiration for his CD. Free/open to the public, suggested ages 9 and up. Event will stream live at YouTube. http://davidkeymusic.com

JAZZ AT BELLAMY

Jazz at the Mansion, a concert series. 7/14, Wilmington Jazz Messengers. 8/11, Vanessa Lynch. 9/8, El Jaye Johnson and the Port City All-Stars. Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the lawn to the sounds of America’s classic songs played by outstanding artists from Wilmington and beyond. All concerts start at 6:30pm.

Beer and wine sold. $12 admission; $10 members. Current members of The Bellamy Museum of Arts or The Cape Fear Jazz Society. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

MEDAFO

7/20, 10:30am: Madafo is a Musician and a

Storyteller who contributes to the community and loves to educate the youth around him. His performances and workshops are ageless, and informative, as they speak to all cultures and ethnic groups. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd.

theatre/auditions WE’RE JUST LIKE YOU, ONLY PRETTIER

Measure for Measure NC is proud to announce a partnership withThe Frank Harr Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The foundation exists for the purpose of continuing Frank Harr’s pursuit of social justice. Sputnik, 23 N Front St, 4th floor. Enter through KGB, 16 Princess St. GA: $20 • VIP: $27 www.measureformeasurenc.com 1776

7/6-10, 7/15-17, 7/22-24, 8pm; Sun., 3pm: Presented by Opera House Theatre Company at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Philadelphia is hot as a furnace, and the debates inside are no

Fri-Sat, 7/20, 6:30pm: TheatreNOW last brought you Rude Bitches Make Me Tired and now brings another of Rivenbark’s collections of Southern humor to life and welcomes the audience to the South that Celia loves—the land of “Mama and them”, Now going into year nine, Port City’s Top Comic will “precious and dahlin’”, and mommies who mow and quips like, “What does a feture a host of comedians facing off on July 1, 2 Southern woman consider grounds for and 3, with the audience voting on their schticks. divorce? When daddy takes the kids out Of 40 contestants, only one winner will reign after in public dressed in their pajama tops performing for 8 minutes in one of four shows on and Tweety Bird swim socks. Again.” All this paired with a Southern-inspired dinFriday and Saturday. The championship round will ner menu by TheatreNOW’s Chef Denise. take place Sunday, July 3. For more information Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St. Tickets: $17on signing up and for tickets, head over to www. $37. www.theatrewilmington.com

7/1-3: PORT CITY’S TOP COMIC

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

Thurs-Sat, through 7/2: Shakespeare’s play centers on the hypocrisy of strict religious belief, and “the dichotomy between corruption and purity.” This is a play about the morality of the few governing the lives of many.

Staged as a protest to North Carolina’s new HB2 so-called “bathroom law,” this version draws parallels 400 years apart. The result: Shakespeare’s play re-imagined in a modern day Raleigh where being different is against the law.

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less heated as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and the rest of the founding fathers argue over independence and revolution. Congress is divided as egos and agendas collide and common ground is hard to find. This brilliant, witty, and compelling musical breathes life and song into the story of how we took our first steps as a nation. Come celebrate the 4th of July and the 240th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the endearing, entertaining, and patriotic musical 1776! $32. www.thalianhall.org

comedy THE FAUX-SHOW SHOW

A comedy/variety show is back for another live show from our home at Gravity Records! This month we welcome a wonderful array of comedians out of the NC Triangle area, a visitor from Asheville, and musical guest. As always there will be free beer and limited seating. Featuring: Jes Bolduc, Dusty Cagle, Cabell Wilkinson, Brian Piccolo, Vinnie Diamond, and Holly Has A Brain. Music from Fatesealer. Hosted by Jack Nelson & Troy Coleman with DJ King Mom. Gravity Records, 612 Castle St.

OPEN MIC COMEDY

After a long absence, the Browncoat is excited to once again host Open Mic Comedy, hosted

by Hal Cosec! You think you’ve got what it takes to make an entire theater laugh? Come on out and prove it! Doors open at 7:30pm for signups, and the show starts at 8pm. Free! Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve.

Signup, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show

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featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. COMEDY DANCE PARTY

7/20, 8pm: We are bringing one of the Carolina’s hottest rising stars, Jenn Snyder to the Port City.

Supporting players on this all star line up are Sara Hayden Thrower andLydia Manning. Hosted by Meredith Armstrong. Don’t make me say it. You noticed already. It’s ladies night! Men get in free before showtime. RSVP: 901-871-6229.

There will be a special Prince tribute at the end of the show with The Zack Burk Dancers, myself and Jordan Randolph Bench. $7 cover. Fundraier for our upcoming Respeck TheRoad Tour as well as an opportunity to support live comedy.

Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St.

DEAD CROW

7/1-3, 7pm and 9:30pm: Port City’s Top Comic is in it’s 9th year! It’s a comedy competition for local and regional comedians. Winners are voted on by the audience members, and advance to the final round on Sunday, July 3rd. Submissions limited to 40 contestants and we will crown 1 winner, so if you know someone that is funny, have them sign up at the Dead Crow Comedy Club! Comics each get 8 minutes to perform during one of the four shows Friday and Saturday. The winners of each of those shows face off during the championship round Sunday night. • Martha Kelly, 7/8-9, 7pm and 9:30pm. Kelly is a stand-up comedian based out of Austin, Texas. She has been featured on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Last Comic Standing, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Kelly was the winner of Comedy Central’s 2002 Laugh Riots national comedy competition and was one of the New Faces in the Just for Laughs comedy festival that same year. After many years of performing stand-up, Kelly made her acting debut in January 2016 after long-time friend Zach Galifianakis asked her to co-star in his FX comedy series Baskets Tickets: deadcrowcomedy.com.

Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

dance CONTRA DANCE

Evening of energetic, contemporary American country dancing—exercise that’s actually fun, done to live music by Box of Chocolates band— fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, softsoled shoes. 2nd and 4th Tues each month. All ages welcome. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5 Ave.

ALBAN ELVED DANCE

7/6, 10:30am: German choreographer and scenic designer Karola Lüttringhaus presents a sampling of her work ranging from pure dance to theatre to technologies and animation. Her samples include The Suitcase Garden, Vita 3, and Hey! Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd.

art FOREIGN SPACES

“In The Poetics of Space, Gaston Bachelard reveals time after time that setting is more than scene in works of art, that it is often the armature around which the work revolves”. When I

experience a new place, I become open to the poetics of that space. Take my Grand Tour of art inspired by places around the world. Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

is an additional reception on Friday, 7/22, and the show will remain on display until 8/12. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. MC Erny Gallery, 254 N. Front St.

DIVERSE WORKS

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

GALLERY SHOWING

WHQR Public Radio is excited to announce the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR “Diverse Works” – Art

by MJ Cunningham, Christine Farley, Anne Sinclair, Kate Sinclair, Peggy Vineyard, and Katherine Webb. The exhibit will have a closing reception on Friday, July 22, and the show will remain on display until August 12. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. 254 North Front St. Duncan Hill’s photographic exhibition ‘Artificial Light’ on view at UNCW’s Boseman Gallery through Aug. 5th. http://uncw.edu/boseman.

UNCW Boseman Art Gallery, 601 S. College Road

KATIE MARTIN

Flytrap Brewing presents “Life Alive” from local artist, Katie Martin. Martin received her B.A. in Studio Art from UNCW, where the wilderness and natural beauty of her surroundings played an integral role in the inspiration for her artwork.

Pairing a bold color palette with a slightly abstract, contemporary style, she depicts wild, natural environments and the wildlife that inhabits them. Display through 6/30. 319 Walnut St.

JILLIAN BOVIAN

Jillian Boivin’s dot-style art has evolved into intricate patterns that remind us of heritage quits and fun pinwheels blowing in the wind. The name of the show is “Playful Impressions” The pieces are a continued study of quirky patterns and vibrant color, while featuring the whimsical subject matter that has come to exemplify her artwork. Art fans can expect new and unique compositions, while recognizing much of my classic imagery as well. The pieces reflect abstract interpretations of patterns and themes found in nature. On display throughout June. 910-458-7822. ArtfulLivingGroup.com. 112 Cape Fear Blvd.

FULL CIRCLE

“Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy”—new work including oil pastel and collage on canvas by Elizabeth Darrow, raku and stoneware ceramics by Traudi Thornton, and fine-art prints by Susan Francy.

Closing reception Friday, September 30th, 6-9 pm. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

SEE SHORE ARTISTS’ RECEPTION

Spectrum Gallery will feature coastal works by artists Chip Hemingway, Rebecca DiMaio, Kimberlee Maselli, and Susan Hecht. 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, is held 6-9 pm on the fourth Friday of each month.

Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

DIVERSE WORKS

7/10, 9am: Art by MJ Cunningham, Christine Farley, Anne Sinclair, Kate Sinclair, Peggy Vineyard, and Katherine Webb. The exhibit begins with the Opening Reception this Friday, June 24th from 6 to 9 pm. Guests are invited to meet MJ Cunningham, Christine Farley, Anne Sinclair, Kate Sinclair, Peggy Vineyard, and Katherine Webb, and the WHQR staff and on-air personalities, while enjoying great food and wine. There

7/11, Duncan Madaris Hill’s photographic exhibition ‘Artificial Light’ is on view at UNCW’s Boseman Gallery until August 5th, 2016. Hill’s ‘Artificial Light’ backlit and print-based photographs explore how lighting impacts our perceptions of our surroundings. For more information, visit: http://uncw.edu/boseman. www. duncanhillphoto.com. UNCW Boseman Art Gallery, 601 S. College Rd. 7/14, 6pm: The Gallery at the Leland Cultural Arts Center is please to host the opening of three fabulous local Artists! The photography of Phil Mancuso and Susan Yerry along with the ceramic works of Kathy Irvine! This evening is sure to please! 1212 Magnolia Village Way

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Want to include your restaurant in the most delicious week of fall?

Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Night as we celebrate learning about Ocean Plastic—the harm is does to the marine environment, and action we can take against plastic pollution. Artists include David Liittschwager, Bonnie Monteleone, Justin Campbell, Bryan Stacy, Graham Pelletier, Rebekah Todd, Alexandra Morse, Lesleyand Sergey Tamaex, Neely Caldwell, Elizabeth Workman, and Elizabeth Rose. All designs demonstrate a plastic issue. 216 N. Front St.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Through 7/10: Raise the Curtain: Galleries become two working studios in this presentation of the original front curtain unveiled October 12, 1858 during the premier opening of Wilmington’s Thalian Hall. The 32’ curtain painted by Russell Smith, Hudson River-inspired Pennsylvania artist, undergoes conservation treatment while local artists paint a 19’ x 32’ replica of the venerable scene, featuring arrival of Viking long ships to Apollo’s temple, as oracles are read on the eve of the Olympic games. • Through 9/11: She Tells a Story celebrates the work of women artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the art forms of visual and literary arts. Fifteen Wilmington-area women writers contribute text (of their chosen format) on select works from the exhibition. The juxtaposition of the artwork with the written word will illuminate how these artists and writers explore their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. • Through 7/17: Patchwork North America: Paintings by Virginia Wright-Frierson: From extensive travel by road and by air, Wright-Frierson has created over 100 paintings framing scenes, as if looking through a window, across the US and Canada. • Through 9/11: She Tells a Story: Celebrates the work of fifty-two visual artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the forms of visual and literary arts. Exploring the catalytic relationship between visual imagery and text, CAM invited fourteen Wilmington-area writers to compose new work inspired by these selections. This juxtaposition of visual with word illuminates how artists communicate their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. CAM Café hrs: Tues,-Sat,, 11am-3pm; Sun., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Thurs. 5-9pm. 910-3955999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Exhibit April 22nd and visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

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

Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. Northend of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www. wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 125pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

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.

(910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

7/16, 9am: A day dedicated to water fun and ocean education! Save the date! Free with membership and general admission. • Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm.

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

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest

Cape Fear Museum features alternative learning opportunities throughout the summer with weekly summer pop ups! Through June 2, folks can learn about weather and investigate the sun, wind and rain, watch a cloud form, make a solar bracelet, and even measure air movements.

Parental participation ins required and it’s free with museum admission. Coming up July 25-30, “All About Boats.” www.capefearmuseum.com

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician,

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World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth.

Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 7621669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

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planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. We also do custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with all the characters and even step onstage and be a part of the action.

STORY EXPLORERS

Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 1010:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gal-

lery exploration and an art project! georgia@ cameronartmuseum.org for more info. 3201 S. 17th St. SKATEBOARD CLINICS AND CAMPS

Ages 7-12: Beginners clinic will familiarize campers with equipment, and they’ll identify safety hazards, and understand the setup of the skatepark. Developing fundamental beginners’ skills. $15/clinic: July 2, 16, 30, Aug. 13 and 27.

10:30am-noon. Includes 2 free skatepark passes. Greenfield Lake Park, 310 Willard St.

CFCC SUMMER CAMPS

Cape Fear Community College is offering affordable half-day summer camps that immerse children (ages 8-13) in creative, fun, and educational activities that focus on encouraging a sense of exploration and adventure, broadening cultural and creative horizons, and teaching important home economic skills. Choose from: Discover Scuba, Sew Much Fun, Painting with Acrylics, Kids in the Kitchen, and Spanish Immersion. Camps run through Aug 4, Mon-Thurs, 9am-1pm. Cost: $150-$200 (additional supplies may be required). Pre-reg. rqd. www.cfcc.edu/ summercamp

FITNESS ROOM FOR KIDS

Summer time is time to move and get fit! On Monday and Wednesday mornings between 10-noon, through Aug. 3, families can drop in at Main Library’s Fitness Room for Kids. It’s free and you don’t need an appointment. Kids can roll the Fitness Dice and attempt yoga moves, feats of balance, and other physical movement challenges. Then they can record their achievements on the Brag Wall! Parents can pick up even more fitness and nutrition tips to try out at home. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. www.nhclibrary.org. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

UP AND ACTIVE

Move your body, move your mind. Join Lynne and the Wave for an hour of music, games, and fun for everyone in the Ocean Front Park lawn from 6:30-7:30 pm. Face painting provided by P3 Planning. This family-friendly program begins Thursday, June 16th and runs through Thursday, August 18th. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Avenue

WII FITNESS FRIDAYS

Kids can get active in the Children’s Room at Northeast Library on Friday mornings in June and July. Wii Sports and Just Dance video games will be available from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. No reservations are needed to play on Wii Fitness Fridays, but a parent must sign for their child’s use of game controllers. Max Nunez at 910-798-6373 or email mnunez@nhcgov.com.

Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. SUMMER POP-UPS

Weather Wonders: Investigate the sun, wind and rain to learn about our weather. Watch a cloud form, measure the air movements around us, and make a solar bracelet. Parental participation is required. June 27thJuly 2nd, 11am and 2pm. • All About Boats: Monday – Saturday, July 25-30, 11am and 2pm, free! Explore historic watercraft, create a tug boat that moves, and experiment to see what makes a boat float. Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. MOVE AND GROOVE SUMMER STORYTIME

Toddlers and Preschoolers will Move and Groove at Main Library, 201 Chestnut St., with storytimes this summer! Instead of sitting down for a traditional half-hour of listening to stories, kids and

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parents can dance and sing their way through interactive stories and games, using rhythm instruments and colorful scarves and ribbons. Library storytimes are free and no registration is needed. For these hour-long sessions, please come for any part of the hour that works for your family. Children’s Librarian Julie Criser planned to encourage healthy habits for the whole family. jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303.

SUNSHINE CAMP

Three Sunshine Camp sessions will be offered in New Hanover County, 8:30am.-12:30pm, Mon-Fri. Week one is June 27-July 1 for rising second- and third-graders. Week two is July 11-15 for rising fourth- and fifth-graders. Week three is July 25-29 for rising sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. The program gives children who have lost a loved one the opportunity to connect with other children who have experienced loss. It’s a supportive environment where they can express their feelings and deal with grief.

It can make a difference in the way they cope with loss throughout their lives. Led by Lorraine Perry and Marty Hernandez. Space is limited.

Call to get an application; campers and their guardians must attend this brief meeting prior to camp. Free, but donations appreciated. Melinda McKeon: (910) 796-7991.

PRESCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE

6/30, 10:30am: Play, learn, and explore math and science concepts at this interactive storytime, which includes hand-on science experiments and exploration stations. The program is designed for children ages 3 to 6, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. It’s free, but space is limited and preregistration is required on the calendar at www.nhclibrary. org. Raquel Fava (rfava@nhcgov.com) or Krista

Dean (kdean@nhcgov.com) at 910-798-6368.

Kure Beach Pavilion, 105 Atlantic Ave. FAMILY SCIENCE SATURDAYS

7/9, 10am: PreK/11am and noon: Ages 5-14.

Free for members or with general admission Explore 3D vision and special effects. Create strange and silly sound effects. Bring the mystery of movie magic into focus. Parental participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

BEGINNING FENCING CAMP

7/11, 9am: The beginner camp covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, and rules, and finish with an in class tournament. All fencing equipment is supplied by the association. Camp cost is $195 plus $10 USA Fencing membership if you are not already a member.

Membership will be good through July 31, 2017. Students need to provide their own lunch. Camp will provide snacks, water, and gatorade. Camp is for ages 8-18.

Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann sts.

JR NATURALIST CAMP

Ages: 7-9; July 18-22 8 am - 5 pm. Cost: $200.

Explore and discover the diversity of plants and animals in North Carolina through hands on learning and field trips to various natural areas and attractions. Campers will learn how to safely explore, observe and appreciate nature. Lunch is not included; (910) 341-0075. Halyburton Park 4099 S. 17th St.

FAIRY HOUSES AND DRAGON COTTAGES

7/20, noon: Girls and boys alike are invited to collect materials and build fairy houses and dragon cottages on the Northeast Library grounds. Youth Services Librarian Mr. Max will

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read Pinkalicious and Fairy Houses aloud before construction begins. At the end of the program kids can imagine they are dragons and knock the dragon cottages over. Free activity will exer-

7/11: FENCING CAMP Have a child who wants to learn the rules, regulations, techniques, tactics, and bladework and footwork of fencing? Sign him or her up for beginning fencing camp, which starts on July 11 at 9 a.m. It takes palce at the Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s (corner of 5th and Ann streets). Class is $195 plus $10, which gets campers a USA Fencing membership, to expire in July 2017. Camp provides snacks, water and gatorade. Ages 8-18. www.capefearfencing.com. cise kids’ bodies as well as their imaginations.

Gather in the grassy area behind Northeast Library, beside the Fire Department. Reservations are not required: Max Nunez at 910-798-6373 or email mnunez@nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

outdoors/recreation CAPE FEAR RUGBY TOURNAMENT

42nd annual Cape Fear Rugby 7s Tournament. Come watch premiere and social teams play Rugby 7s for 2 days. More than 700 men, women and high-school aged boys (72 teams) will play nearly one hundred 7s matches on Saturday, July 2. Finals, Sunday, July 3; play commences at 9am on both days at Ogden Park.

Tournament is traditionally held during the July 4th Weekend so that players and their guests can enjoy spending the holiday in Wilmington and its island beaches. http://fear7s.com.

COASTAL ADVENTURE BOAT CRUISE

7/7, 8am: The federation’s Coastal Advocate, Mike Giles, will lead a half-day boat cruise and island excursion to Rich Inlet—an important birding area and the gateway to the unspoiled Hutaff-Lea Island barrier island complex. The Figure 8 Homeowners Association is still pursuing permits to construct a rock and steel wall, called a terminal groin, on the north end of the island at Rich Inlet to combat episodic erosion which no longer threatens the northern end of

the island or the inlet. This proposal has the potential of permanently affect this natural inlet and beach habitats that are critically important for threatened and endangered species like the piping plover and sea turtles. The inlet and public waters and beaches are important recreational areas for boaters, beachcombers and fisherman. Learn the issues and how you can help stop this ill-advised project on of the few naturally functioning inlets left in the state. $40 member, $55 non-member. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Ctr, 309 W. Salisbury St.

film CUCALORUS CALL FOR FILMMAKERS

Cucalorus is officially accepting applications for the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival and CONNECT Conference, 11/9-13! Artists can submit films (all genres, all lengths), performances, dance, music videos, virtual reality, artistic interventions, installations and multi-media stories. Entrepreneurs can submit to the CONNECT Conference; applications for speakers, panels, workshops, and pitches are being accepted now. Cucalorus’ general call for entries extends through late July, with separate deadlines for Dance-a-lorus performance pieces and Works-in-Progress. Late deadline is 7/14. Cucalorus is also currently accepting submissions for the fifth annual Surfalorus Film Festival and a range of other year-round programs.

Natalie Lentz at programming@cucalorus.org.

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DOCUMONDAYS

7/11, 10am: “Broadway Goes Hollywood: Musical Comedy in American Cinema” provides a detailed look at its history, beginning with the release of The Jazz Singer in 1927. You’ll see interviews with dancer Cyd Charisse and Hermes Pan, as well as scenes and behind-the-scenes accounts from favorite films like Singin’ in the Rain and The Wizard of Oz. The impact of the Hays Code, the influence of African-American dance styles, and the decline of the musical during the 1960s are special topics of interest. Produced by Wichita Films, this 2008 release runs 53 minutes. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. SUMMER MOVIES

2:30pm: Bring the kids to a family movie at Main Library on Thursday afternoons, June 30 through August 11. You’re welcome to bring light snacks and covered drinks. Rated G or PG. www.nhclibrary.org. 910-798-6303. Family movies are free and you don’t need to register to attend. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MOVIES WITH MR. MAX

Youth Services Librarian Mr. Max will show family movies at Northeast Library on Thursday afternoons this summer. The shows are free and you don’t need to register to attend. Feel free to bring covered drinks and light snacks. Family movies are rated G, PG, or PG-13. www.nhclibrary. org. 910-798-6373. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

WEINER

7/11-13, 7pm (4pm on 7/13): Sexts, lies, and Carlos Danger: watch the wildest political meltdown in recent history as it unfolds. It’s 2013 and Anthony Weiner—still reeling from the sex scandal that ended his political career two years earlier—is back in the spotlight as he mounts an audacious comeback campaign for New York City mayor. But it’s not long before history repeats itself and new sexting allegations leave Weiner and his aides scrambling to contain the damage. Granted unfettered access to the candidate and his campaign, filmmakers Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg capture a jawdropping, behind-the-scenes look at the political machine as it breaks down. Weiner is the winner of the 2015 Sundance Grand Jury Prize. (Rated R, 1 hr 36 min). $8. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

LOSING MY SOUL PREMIERE

This is the Premiere Party for Cast, Crew, and their Guests. Losing My Soul is an independent televison pilot. We will have a red carpet walk and photo shoot for Cast, Crew and their guests from 5pm-6pm. All others are welcome to arrive at 6pm. Due to the content it is intended for 18 and up. We are doing a $10 suggested donation at the door. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

THE LOBSTER

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Oil Pastels And Colored Pencil Workshop, Mon, 2pm-4pm: Tropical Flowers with oil pastels and colored pencils. • Pencil Drawing Classes, Tues, 2-4pm: “Sea Shells” with pencil. • Water Color and Pencil: Wed, 10am-noon: Three Mermaids with water colors and colored pencils. • Collage Workshops: Wed., 2-4pm: “Beach Towel Design” using decorative papers. • Acrylic Painting, Thurs, 2-4pm: “Coastal Sunset” with acrylic paint. Easy, fun projects. $20/workshop. All art materials supplied. Email loislight@bellsouth.net or call 910 547-8115. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

PILOXING

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7/21: PADDLES AND PROVISIONS

7/25-27, 7pm (4pm on 7/27): In Rebecca Miller’s witty modern romantic comedy Yoga practic off land and into the water! The Maggie’s Plan, Greta Gerwig portrays Maggie Hardin, a vibrant and practical Standup Paddle Yoga will take place on the 21 thirty-something New Yorker working in at 6:30 p.m. All levels welcome and afterward, education. Luckless in love, she decides it’s time to have a child on her own. But enjoy beverages with new and old friends. Class when she meets John Harding (Ethan is dependent upon the weather and will be canHawke), an anthropology professor and celed by 6 p.m. if need be. Swimming skills are a struggling novelist, Maggie falls in love for the first time, and adjusts her plans for must to participate. WrightsvilleSUP is located on motherhood. Complicating matters, John Wrightsville Beach at 96 W. Salisbury St. is in an unhappy marriage with Georgette Harding (Julianne Moore), an ambitious www.wrightsvillesup.com academic driven by her work. With some help from Maggie’s eccentric and hilarious best friends, married couple Tony (Bill Hader) is crucial to both—CORE. That is the theme, the and Felicia (Maya Rudolph), Maggie sets in mothrough-line of this Brand. The power to throw tion a new plan that intertwines their lives and punches, the ability to stabilize and create true connects them in surprising and funny ways.

Maggie learns that sometimes destiny should be left to its own devices. Maggie’s Plan is a sweet, sophisticated and funny exploration of the unexpected complexities of modern romance, mixing heart and humor in a story of the delightful variability of relationships over the course of time.

(R, 1 hr 38 min). Thalian, 310 Chestnut St. $8

balance...CORE. This dynamic program moves through heart-pumping, powerful boxing combinations to sculpting and lengthening Pilatesinfluenced movement to ‘let yourself GO’ dance releases, and back around again. Never have you enjoyed sweating so much. Classes are 1 hour. Barefoot training unless participant is diabetic. Piloxing® Gloves are optional and available for purchase in studio.. Childcare is provided with pre-registration for class on MindBody Connect. 31 Fitness, 4209 Oleander Dr., Suite 8 PADLES AND PROVISIONS

7/21, 6:30pm: Take your yoga practice off land and into the water with this spin on SUP Yoga!

Learn the fundamentals of paddleboarding first on land with a review of water saftey and then join us in the water as we warm up with a paddle off into the sunset!

Surrounded by nature, we will flow through a complete yoga practice available to all levels.

Following class, enjoy an ice cold beverage of your choice with old friends and new! SUP Yoga helps to build core strength and integration while cultivating awareness of the true present moment. This class is seasonal and is weather dependent. Classes will be canceled by 6:00pm if weather is not in our favor. All yoga levels welcome and swimming skills a must.

WrightsvilleSUP, 96 W. Salisbury St.

STAINED GLASS CLASSES

7/21, 7pm: Stained Glass Classes by professional glass artist, Niki Hildebrand, who holds a glass degree from The Rhode Island School of Design and has been working in glass for 17 years. Students will make an original piece of stained glass, either in the Tiffany method or more traditional lead channel method, up to

classes METAL WORK AND JEWELRY CLASSES

Metal and wire work jewelry classes held every Tuesday morning, 10am-noon at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center at 2nd and Orange streets. $30/2 hour class (includes all supplies and tools for use in class). Prereg: Karen Keffer Pridemore, takeyourpickdesigns@yahoo.com.

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ing to the rules of The City, are arrested and transferred to The Hotel. There they are obliged to find a matching mate in 45 days. If they fail, they are transformed into an animal of their choice and released into The Woods. A desperate Man (Colin Farrell) escapes from The Hotel to The Woods where The Loners live, and falls in love with enigmatic stranger (Rachel Weisz), although it is against their rules. At once a full immersion into a strange and surreal world, and a witty and clever reflection of our own society, The Lobster is a thrillingly audacious vision fully brought to life by Yorgos Lanthimos, and his terrific cast. The filmmaker displays a completely singular style and mastery of tone, finding the perfect balance between sharp-edged satire and romantic fable that entertains its audience while also leaving them with lots to reflect on long after the credits have rolled. (Rated R, 1 hr 58 min). $8. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

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by Sudevi Linda Kramer of the Vedic Conservatory. No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome. Longwave Yoga is handicapped accessible. Register in advance; space and props are limited. $20 advanced registration or $25 same day registration. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr., #200

7/22, 2pm: Free for members or with general admission. Engage in science, technology, engineering and math as you construct and program a Lego Mindstorms robot!

Let your imagination soar as you imagine a world with more robot helpers. Preregistration is required, please call 910-798-4362 or email cfmprograms@nhcgov.com to register. Space limited to 25 participants. Program is best for youth 8 and up with an adult helper. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

RESTORATIVE SOUNDBATH

7/24, 6:30pm: With Mary Glackmeyer. Make time to soak up the sweetness of this life! In this 2-hour restorative class, you will receive thai therapeutics, sacred sound with instruments and voice, and meditation. A monthly tradition in New Orleans with Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mentor and dear friend, Michelle Baker, the Soundbath is a truly transformational experience that Mary is honored to share. Be bathed by the gentle and cosmic sounds of harmonium, guitar, singing bowls, and sacred mantra. Eddy and Mary will offer serenades as you passively receive yoga supported by blocks, bolsters and blankets in restorative postures and thai massage-assisted yoga thera-

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The Life of Eddy Merckx by William Futheringhom. Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Yellow Jersey by Ralph Hurne.

Augustâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rusch to Glory: Adventure, Risk, and Triumph on the Path Less Traveled by Rebecca Rusch. Octâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery by Greg Moody. Novâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling by BikeSnobNYC. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

Starting at 9 a.m. at the NHC Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northeast brand (1241 Military Cutoff Rd.), the library will host a beach reads booksale. Books will be priced at 50 cents each, with thousands of pocket-sized, mass-market paperbacks on sale.

Donations of used books, CDs and DVDs appreciated, too. To volunteer, contact Paige Owens, powens@nhcgov.com or call her at 910-7986322. www.nhclibrary.org

Classes meet Mon/Wed evenings, July 11-August 17, 6-8pm, CFCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Castle Hayne campus.

Pre-registration required. Cost: $140 for 24 hours instruction. www.cfcc.edu/communityenrichment. 910-362-7254 SECOND SATURDAY BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Leland Library will hold their Second Saturday sale on Saturday, July 9 from 10am-2pm at the Magnolia House II - on Town Hall Dr. just before the new town hall. For July, we will feature our over-sized (coffee table) books and DVDs. These will all be half price!

We have over-sized books on cars, countries, celebrities, arts & crafts, and much more.

And DVDs for the whole family! Ellie Edwards, (910) 833-2322. www.friendsofthelelandlibrary.com.

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lectures/readings PEDALING FOR PAGES BOOK CLUB

Arrive by bike to receive the bicycle discount everyday. We do have a bike rack just outside the door and two more on the block. The group will read a selection that includes, fiction, biography, history, and memoir. Open to all levels of bicycle interest and ability. Meetings are last Thursday

The Friends of the Leland Library is pleased to announce a special presentation of Civil War History. Mike Powell, President of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March to the Sea...and Beyond.â&#x20AC;? The focus will be on the battles and impact of the Civil War in NC. Fri., 7/8, 7pm, the Brunswick Forest Community Commons building for this fundraising event. Admission is $10 per person and space

is limited. Leland Library, (910) 371-9442 to reserve your space, Arlene White at (910) 6172538 or Ellie Edwards at (910) 833-2322. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Leland Library, a non-profit organization who provides funds and resources to the Leland Library.

LUNCH AND LEARN

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Reference Librarian Annice Sevett at asevett@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

BEACH READS BOOKSALE

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Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in New Hanover County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. Grassroots funds are not generally awarded to arts organizations that receive funding through the North Carolina Arts Council’s State Arts Resources. Projects must occur between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. www.artswilmington.org.

BE A FOSTER PARENT OPEN HOUSE

“Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story!” Consider becoming a Foster Parent! Easter Seals UCP invites you to our Open House on Thursday, June 2 to answer the questions: “What is Foster Care in 2016? How can you help children in our community who need a loving home?” Learn about Therapeutic and IAFT Foster Care. We’ll have a Q&A session following the presentation. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Easter Seals UCP, 4130 Oleander Drive Suite 100

TOUCH TANK TUESDAYS

Through Aug., 10am-1pm: What’s better than seeing shells at the beach? Being able to touch, interact and learn about the living creatures inside. From slimy kelps to cute, shy hermit crabs to friendly whelks our weekly touch tanks will introduce you to some of the most interesting creatures that roam the N.C. coast. Guests invited to drop in anytime during the event every Tues.. Fred and Alice Stanback Ed. Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

HANNAH BLOCK USO OPEN HOUSE

7/4, 9am: Celebrate the 4th of July at the Hannah Block Historic USO building. Come take pictures with WWII soldier and nurse renactors and get free coffee and doughnuts! 120 S. Second St.

JULIA’S FLORIST GARAGE SALE

7/16, 9am: Help us make room for new inventory. We will be selling Seasonal, Christmas, Scratch & Dent items, overstock, display pieces and more for 60-90% off retail prices. Julia’s Florist, 900 S. Kerr Ave.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

“During winter, some bears spend months hibernating. Their body temperatures and heart rates drop. They breathe drowsily. Their movements are minimal. Many hummingbirds engage in a similar slow-down—but they do it every single night.

By day they are among the most manic creatures on earth, flapping their wings and gathering sustenance with heroic zeal. When the sun slips below the horizon, they rest with equal intensity. In my estimation, Aries, you don’t need a full-on immersion in idleness like the bears. But you’d benefit from a shorter stint, akin to the hummingbird’s period of dormancy.

The next 28 days will not be a favorable period to sit around passively wishing to be noticed. Nor will it be a good time to wait to be rescued or to trust in others to instigate desirable actions. On the other hand, it will be an excellent phase to be an initiator: to decide what needs to be done, to state your intentions concisely, and to carry out your master plan with alacrity and efficiency.

To help ensure your success during the next 28 days, make this declaration each morning before breakfast: “I don’t want to observe the show. I want to be the show.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

“Dear Dr. Brezsny: A psychic predicted that sometime this year I will fall in love with a convenience store clerk who’s secretly a down-on-his-luck prince of a small African country. She said he and I have a unique destiny. Together we will break the world’s record for dancing without getting bitten in a pit of cobras while drunk on absinthe on our honeymoon. But there’s a problem. I didn’t have time to ask the psychic how I’ll meet my soulmate, and I can’t afford to pay $250 for another reading. Can you help? —Mopey Taurus.” Dear Mopey: The psychic lied. Neither she nor anyone else can see what the future will bring you. Why? Because what happens will be largely determined by your own actions. I suggest you celebrate this fact. It’s the perfect time to do so: July is “Feed Your Willpower Month.”

“In life, as in bicycling, pedal when you have to, coast when you can,” so says author James Lough. Now I’m passing on his advice to you—just in time for your transition from the heavy-pedaling season to the coasting-is-fun phase.

I suspect at this juncture in your life story, you may be a bit addicted to the heavy pedaling. You could be so accustomed to intensity you’re inclined to be suspicious of an opportunity to enjoy ease and grace. Don’t be like that. Accept the gift with innocent gratitude.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Of all the concert pianos in the world, 80 percent of them are made by Steinway.

A former president of the company once remarked that in each piano, “243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 pounds on an iron frame.” He said it was “proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.” That will be a potential talent of yours in the coming weeks, Gemini. Like a Steinway piano, you will have the power to turn tension into beauty. But will you actually accomplish this noble goal, or will your efforts be less melodious? It all depends on how much poised selfdiscipline you summon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Once upon a time, weren’t you the master builder who never finished building your castle? Weren’t you the exile who wandered aimlessly while fantasizing about the perfect sanctuary of the past or the sweet safety zone of the future? Didn’t you perversely nurture the ache that arose from your sense of not feeling at home in the world? I hope by now you have renounced all of those kinky inclinations. If you haven’t, now would be an excellent time to do so. How might you reinvest the mojo that will be liberated by the demise of those bad habits?

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) In accordance with the astrological omens, I have selected three aphorisms by poet James Richardson to guide you. Aphorism #1: “The worst helplessness is forgetting there is help.” My commentary: You have the power to avoid that fate.

Start by identifying the sources of healing and assistance that are available to you.

Aphorism #2: “You do not have to be a fire to keep one burning.” My commentary: Generate all the heat and light you can, yes, but don’t torch yourself. Aphorism #3: “Patience is not very different from courage. It just takes longer.” My commentary: But it may not take a whole lot longer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You may not know this, but I am the founder and CEO of Proud to Be Humble, an acclaimed organization devoted to minimizing vanity. It is my sworn duty to protest any ego that exceeds the acceptable limits as defined by the Geneva Convention on Narcissism. However, I now find myself conflicted. Because of the lyrical beauty and bighearted charisma that are currently emanating from your ego, I am unable, in good conscience, to ask you to tone yourself down. In fact, I hereby grant you a license to expand your self-love to unprecedented proportions. You may also feel free to unleash a series of lovely brags.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) “When a jet flies low overhead, every glass in the cupboard sings,” aphorist James Richardson writes. “Feelings are like that: choral, not single; mixed, never pure.” That’s always true, but it will be intensely true for you in the coming weeks. I hope you can find a way to tolerate, even thrive on, the flood of ambiguous complexity. I hope you won’t chicken out and try to pretend your feelings are one-dimensional and easily understandable. In my opinion, you are ripe to receive rich lessons in the beauty and power of mysterious emotions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Pop artist Andy Warhol said in the future everyone would be famous for 15 minutes. His idea had a resonance with the phrase “nine days’ wonder,” which as far back as Elizabethan times referred to a person or event that captured the public’s fascination for a while. You Capricorns are entering a phase when you’re far more likely than usual to bask in the spotlight. Between now and September 2017, I bet you’ll garner at least a short burst of glory, acclaim, or stardom—perhaps “much” more. Are you ready for your close-up? Have you prepped for the influx of attention that may be coming your way?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) One of my readers, Jay O’Dell, told me this story: “After my cancer surgery, a nurse said to me, ‘You may as well try magical thinking. Regular thinking hasn’t helped.’ I said to the nurse, ‘Well, why the hell not?’ That was seven years ago.”

In bringing O’Dell’s testimony to your attention, I don’t mean to suggest you will have any health problems that warrant a strong dose of magical thinking. Not at all. But you may get wrapped up in a psychological twist or a spiritual riddle that would benefit from magical thinking. And what exactly is magical thinking?

Here’s one definition: The stories that unfold in your imagination have important effects on what actually happens to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Let’s talk about X-factors, wild cards and strange attractors. By their very nature, they are unpredictable and ephemeral, even when they offer benevolent breakthroughs. So you may not even notice their arrival if you’re entranced by your expectations and stuck in your habitual ways. But here’s the good news, Pisces: Right now you are not unduly entranced by your expectations or stuck in your habits. Odds are high that you will spy the sweet twists of fate—the X-factors and wild cards and strange attractors—as they float into view. You will pounce on them and put them to work while they’re still fresh. Then they will help you hike your ratings or get the funding you need or animate the kind of love that heals.

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speaker at this program for parents struggling to raise healthy-weight kids in a society that promotes obesity. Attendance is free and no advance registration is needed. J’nelle will address healthy sleep, diet, movement, and media habits, as well as motivational techniques parents can use to help kids learn to enjoy making healthy choices. Consumer Health Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan at mnolan@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6307. www.nhclibrary.org. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

Fermental, 7250 Market St. CFCC CULINARY EVENTS

7/12, 6pm: CFCC Culinary Academy, Hands-on Kitchen Basics Series: Join Chef Gwen on Tuesday nights from 6-8 pm this summer to learn her best culinary tips and techniques. Prep, cook, plate and sample your own creations during this 2-hour class. This week’s section is preparing healthy dishes. $40 reg. fee per section includes class, samples and/or take-aways. www. cfcc.edu/culinaryacademy. • 7/20, 6pm: Seasonal Summer Supper: Relax with Chef Gwen on Wednesdays from 6-8 pm while preparing a fabulous farmer’s market supper featuring delicious seasonal recipes. Learn about local food heritage and discover new culinary secrets as you cook. The menu will change weekly, depending on what Chef Gwen picks up at the market! $40 registration fee per section includes class and dinner. www.cfcc.edu. enrich@cfcc.edu 910-362-7254 or enrich@cfcc.edu. CFCC Union Station, Room 517, 502 N. Front St.

LEGO CHALLENGE

7/19, 2pm: Lego Challenge @ Myrtle Grove Library is a fun way for kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills! Participating children may work alone or in groups. Legos are scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month at New Hanover County’s Myrtle Grove Library. The sessions are free for kids ages 5 to 10. Space is limited, so please preregister on the calendar at www. nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6393. New Hanover County Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

AMERICAN LEGION FISH FRY

7/1, noon: We offer your choice of Large Whiting Fillet or North Carolina Farm Raised Catfish Nuggets. Each meal comes with Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Hushpuppies, Sweet or “Yankee” tea. $8.

Have an extra portion of fish for just $2.00 more.

Beer and Wine is also for purchase in our Canteen. Auxiliary has tempting homemade desserts for a great non-caloric price. American Legion 129, 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd.

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

RIVER BLUFFS FARMER’S MARKET

Every Sat., 10am-3pm: Farmer Bill is up early most mornings, tending to the crops at The River Bluffs Organic Farm. Situated on 10 acres of land, The Farm utilizes sustainable growing methods so that all yielded produce can be tagged “certi-

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support groups CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a Celebrate Recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7 pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. For more information. contact Jodie at 910-547-8973 , 791-3859 or Lifecc.com.

Life Community Church, 3500 Oleander Dr.

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/ HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org

PFLAG

PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

GRIEF PROGRAM

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of an adult child. It will be from 2-4 p.m. Mon., through 6/27, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington. Discussions on the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Registration is mandatory and closes once the series begins: (910) 796-7991.

Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year. www.lcfh.org.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor. Men and spouses welcome from the entire Cape Fear area. Discussion and programs. www. wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup.com. wproscasupportgp@aol.com or 910-792-9953.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs, 7pm: Those with MS, families and friends welcome. Meets at New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital 1st floor conference room (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital), 2nd Thursday each

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

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Alexander Stephens and more. Indepth 90-minute tours are by appointment only, Sunday through Saturday, call 910.619.4619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com for current prices.

Step-on and personalized tours downtown and local forts available. Tour begins at foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

GHOST WALK

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

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

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

EVENING FLASHLIGHT WALKING TOUR

7/16, Tour will be given by local historians Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Robin Triplett, and Superintendent Eric Kozen. These historians will guide you through the cemetery and speak about the history of Oakdale, Civil War veterans, funerary art, and interesting citizens. The tour is from 8:00 pm until 10pm. Cost $15, and you must supply your own flashlight. Tour is cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Dr. Fonvielle is an Associate Professor of History at UNCW. Robin Triplett is a retired teacher, and Eric Kozen is Superintendent of Oakdale Cemetery. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N 15th St.

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