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It’s World Doula Week and Cape Fear Area Doulas are celebrating with their third annual Bumps and Brews event at Waterline Brewing at 721 Surry St. It’s a free, family-friendly event, with activities, refreshments, chair massages, a silent auction and door prizes. Bumps and Brews is perfect for expectant parents, as well as anyone interested in learning more about doulas and how they support growing families. All proceeds will go toward the CFAD Scholarship for Families. Check out the Facebook event page.
CHEERS TO BEERS, PG. 31 Cape Fear Beer Alliance is celebrating Cape Fear Beer Week with several tasty happenings popping up around town, including one of the last oyster roasts of the season at Wrightsville Beach Brewery (above) on March 23. Courtesy photo.
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Paulie Think combines elements of hip-hop, punk and folk for his DIY music style. He’ll play from his eclectic collection this Thursday night at The Juggling Gypsy. Photo by Dan Geddes
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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL:
Sen. Harper Peterson discusses film incentive bill, CAM hosts filmmakers on ‘A Thomas Crown Affair’ BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER
FROM ALL ANGLES: At Cameron Art Museum, d irector of photography Tom Priestly will speak of his work after a screening of the “Thomas Crown Affair,” which he worked on in the ‘90s. Photo by Harry Taylor
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gotta hand it to Harper: He has hit the ground with fulfilling those campaign promises; it makes me proud to be a new voter.” Jock was winding up a long story about the assorted places he had encountered Harper, our newly sworn-in senator, just that week. The story, of course, culminated in Harper appearing outside Folks Café on Princess Street where Jock eats three meals a day. “Well, as someone who has been voting in this country for over two decades, I have never experienced anything like this,” I noted. Peterson has started the session as primary sponsor of three bills in the Senate; and he is included as a co-sponsor on 15 additional bills, including the Medicaid expansion and ratifying the ERA. Usually, I feel pretty ignored by my elected officials who—not entirely but for the most part—
seem to have their own agendas after election time. Among the two bills for which Peterson is the primary sponsor is one to expand the existing film grant program. In addition to clean water and equal justice, Peterson campaigned heavily on the issue related to film business in our state.
of $0.25 for every dollar actually spent in N.C. 2013 produced $61 million in rebates through the film incentive.
Just to recap for readers who might have moved here in the last few years and are unaware how our area used to be known as “Hollywood East,” let me rehash some talking points and previous film industry coverage:
• With the 2012 election, Pat McCrory became governor of North Carolina, and both houses of the general assembly were controlled by the Republican Party for the first time in over 100 years. Among many programs in their cross hairs was the film incentive program.
• In 2011, the L.A. Times reported $220 million was spent in North Carolina on film and TV production. • The film-incentive program we had in place at the time was enacted in 2005, to compete with programs in Georgia and Louisiana. • In 2013, companies would get a rebate
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• We were one of the most vibrant filmmaking areas in the country with facilities, locations and world-class crew base to draw upon.
• Filming picked up and moved to Georgia after the politicians slashed our incentives. The last two seasons of “Sleepy Hollow” moved to Georgia; “Banshee” moved to Pennsylvania. • When “Homeland” returned to the United States (after filming abroad), it resumed
filming in Virginia, not North Carolina. • Over the next two years, 4,000 film-industry workers moved to Georgia in order to sustain their families. So they were not working here, paying taxes here, investing in the local economy, or participating in the community. Sen. Peterson is an entrepreneur who has experienced firsthand the cycle of film money flowing through his own businesses, to his employees and getting spent in our economy. Thus he promised during his campaign he would work on getting our film industry restored. With filing SB 57, he took his first significant step on that road. “The ‘film grant’ program has been a poor substitute for the film incentive program it replaced in 2014,” Peterson tells encore. “It’s costing our state not millions, but billions of dollars in revenue and thousands of good paying jobs that make up this
unique industry.” He calls the grant program a poor substitute for North Carolina’s previous film incentive. At present, the grant program is unattainable for smaller budget films and has a cap unappealing to larger budget, episodic TV shows. “[For] example, we have the TV series ‘Swamp Thing’ presently filming,” Peterson notes. “Reprisal” likely will return in May. “If they both [film here,] the grant money will be used up. In addition, each production can only receive $12 million, regardless of the size of the budget and the dollars spent in our statewide communities. Other states, like Georgia and South Carolina, are opening their doors wide with no money limits or no restrictions on the number of productions that can shoot.” Episodic television is good money for our community. “Matlock,” “Dawson’s Creek,” “One Tree Hill,” “Under the Dome” and “Sleepy Hallow” kept people employed in ILM for almost two decades combined. The lasting impact of tourism from some of those shows—especially “One Tree Hill”—is nothing to sneeze at. Hardly a day goes by at the book store when I do not give someone directions to a “One Tree Hill” location or answer questions about the show’s filming history. One can easily see it first-hand merely by counting the “Keith Scotts Body Shop T-shirts” walking down Front Street on any given weekend.
“I reintroduced the bill to keep the conservation alive on how important this industry is to our state and how important it is we return to a competitive film incentive program that will bring billions of dollars back into our state.” Peterson admits he is worried the bill will die in committee and never even come to a vote. In the meantime, he is trying to also keep in touch with his constituents back here. On Thursday, March 14, Peterson was back in town to participate in a fireside chat at Jengo’s Playhouse with Dan Brawley, executive director of Cucalorus, about SB 57 and the future of film. According to the senator, it was a great discussion with three generations of the movie industry present. He mapped a three-part plan to bring a robust film industry back to our state: “1. Improve the grant program in the short term; “2. Educate legislators on the economic benefits of film in North Carolina; “And 3. Flip the Republican majority in 2020 elections.” It sounds like a tall order, but it’s not an impossible one. The question is: How badly do we want over 4,000 high-paying jobs back in the state? Remember earlier when I mentioned we have a world-class crew base to draw
upon? Well, that is not hyperbole. In an effort to shine a light on some of our filmmakers (and to watch some great movies), Joe D’Alessandro, a long-time staple of the industry’s camera department, is working with Cameron Art Museum to put together a quarterly film series. The first screening will be on Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. The featured presentation selected for the debut is “The Thomas Crown Affair”—the 1999 remake starring Pierce Brosnan.
or putting up actors and crew with local accommodations, not to mention their dining and everyday living expenses]. It leaves no residue and employees a large number of workers at above-average salaries.”
Both the script supervisor, Nini Rogan, and the director of photography, Tom Priestley, reside here. A Q&A will be hosted by Priestley, whose résumé also includes “Saturday Night Fever,” “A League of Their Own,” “Sleeping With the Enemy” (also filmed in Wilmington), “A Chorus Line,” “Hair” and “Amadeus” (to name but a very few ... See? World-class crew!).
But he points out it’s going to require help from the public. Peterson emblazons everyone to pick up the phone and dial in.
“‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ was unique because it was a blend of the old and the new,” Priestly says. “In my opinion, the remake was far superior to the original: the acting, directing, storytelling, and cinematography created a mosaic of talents that enabled this project to be so successful. We have to explain to our elected officials and the public the benefits of a strong entertainment industry. This industry is a non-polluting industry, and it infuses large amounts of cash immediately into the community [think purchases from local businesses to rent props and buy furniture for set design,
And Peterson agrees. “It’s not too late; production companies want to come back to a state they have had a creative love affair with for over three decades. Film crews want to come back and reunite with their families communities they love.”
“Call your legislators, especially Republicans, and tell them your story on how much it has meant to you, your family and community,” he says. “And vote in November 2020 to help put rational and progressive men and women back in the NC General Assembly! It’s not too late.”
DETAILS:
The Thomas Crown Affair
Q&A with DP Thomas Priestly March 28, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: ? Cameron Art Museum 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org
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Martini mondays! WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Unfortunately named Johna MartinezMeth, 46, of Clearlake, California, was sentenced on February 21 for involuntary manslaughter stemming from a delivery she made to Adrian Sepulveda, an inmate at California Medical Facility in Vacaville, in May 2018. Sepulveda, who died on May 28, 2018, was serving a life sentence for second-degree murder when MartinezMeth visited him; an autopsy showed that shortly after her visit, Sepulveda had swallowed multiple balloons filled with methamphetamine, Fox News reported. A subsequent search of Martinez-Meth’s home uncovered meth and balloons. She pleaded guilty to the charges and will serve two years. [Fox News, 3/1/2019]
LEGAL SHENANIGANS
San Juan County (Washington) Sheriff Ron Krebs is on the hot seat after Superior Court Judge Kathryn Loring accidentally discovered a disturbing video. On Jan. 31, Loring was sitting at the desk of the court administrator when she noticed video from a courthouse camera on the computer screen. As she watched, the camera panned and zoomed in on the jury box and counsel tables -- settling on Juror No. 3’s notes and a legal pad belonging to Public Defender Colleen Kenimond -- right in the middle of a misdemeanor assault and trespassing trial for Lopez Island resident Dustin Schible. According to the Seattle Times, Loring alerted Superior Court Judge Donald Eaton to the video, and Eaton dismissed the charges against Schible, citing government misconduct. Krebs, who controls the cameras, said he was concerned about the defendant, who had threatened to stab a Lopez Island grocer. He claimed he didn’t pass on anything he saw with the camera, and County Prosecutor Randall Gaylord said no one in his office received any information from Krebs. “We are independently elected officials,” Gaylord said, distancing himself from Krebs. [Seattle Times, 2/7/2019]
THE CONTINUING CRISIS
Attorneys in Maryville, Tennessee, are debating the merits of a felony case brought against Howard Matthew Webb, 31, after he -- proceed with caution here -dipped his testicles in a takeout container of salsa that his companion was delivering along with Mexican food. As the two ferried the food on Jan. 12, Webb took his boys for a swim while he recorded
the act, and the driver laughed and said, “This is what you get when you give an 89-cent tip for an almost 30-minute drive.” Webb is heard saying, “Oh, oh, it feels so good.” The video made it to Facebook, and Webb was arrested on February 22 for “adulteration of foods, liquids or pharmaceuticals,” a Class C felony. But three local attorneys told the Knoxville News Sentinel that they don’t think the charge holds up. “It’s doubtful under these facts, no matter how outrageous, that this criminal offense could be proven,” said attorney Gregory P. Isaacs. “It appears salsa man may have committed an act for which the legislature has not yet contemplated the absurdity of.” [Knoxville News Sentinel, 3/2/2019]
BRIGHT IDEAS
The long, harsh winter must be getting to folks in Muskego, Wisconsin, to wit: Police were called to a home on February 22 after “a big teddy bear” was reported to be at a neighbor’s front door. As it turned out, the human-sized panda -- not native to the Badger State -- was a 48-year-old man who had been asked to check on the dogs and thought it would be funny to prank his neighbors through their security system. “I knew my neighbors had cameras, and I thought I was going to make the ordinary extraordinary and dress up in the panda suit,” the unnamed man told CBS 58. Apparently he has also picked his daughter up at school and met her at the bus stop in the suit (pandas are her favorite animal). [CBS 58, 2/28/2019]
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DRINKIN’ AND SHOOTIN’
Ah, the pregnant possibilities of combining alcohol and firearms. In Warren County, Virginia, Mariah Smith, 38, of Arlington, and another woman were enjoying a quiet horse ride through a cemetery in Middletown on the evening of March 2, reported NBC4. But when they were asked to remove their horses from the cemetery grounds, Smith fired her .38 Smith and Wesson pistol, according to Warren County sheriff’s officers who responded to a call there. Deputies found the women nearby and charged Smith with three firearms charges, including possessing a concealed firearm while under the influence. [NBC4, 3/4/2019]
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UNCONVENTIONAL SOUNDS:
Paulie Think’s DIY approach to hip-hop, punk and folk takes over Juggling Gypsy on March 21 BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY
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aulie Think has an unconventional take on two genres founded on unconventionality: hip-hop and punk. “They were always parallel to me,” the DIY musician says, “anti-authoritarian, street music with a celebratory and rebellious tone.” Think played in his first punk band, NotUs, from ‘87-‘89 in Chicago. They opened for the likes of GWAR, UK Subs and Broken Bones. After he left the band, Think started writing raps and headed out to hiphop open mics—during which, as a white guy, he says he didn’t always feel welcomed with open arms. “I would literally have people screaming racial expletives at me while walking toward the mic,” he remembers. “It was pretty brutal, but my love for rapping made me continue on and earn respect. Once I started doing my own solo hip-hop sets, I started integrating
the acoustic guitar [in] ‘93.” He then began throwing in folksy storytelling and twang, all of which Wilmingtonians will hear it mashed together at Paulie Think’s show at Juggling Gypsy on March 21. Though it isn’t Think’s first visit to the Tar Heel State, North Carolina always has been a hot spot for meeting and collaborating with talented artists. He’s toured up and down the East Coast based out of MC Homeless’ Greenville home. Think also joined Richard Faulkner, Cold Rhymes Collective and Grape Juice Scott from Raleigh (now in Portland) for a Pacific Northwest tour. “I’m playing with Charlotte hip-hop staples Legend Status, Shadow and Justin Aswell at the Milestone in Charlotte on March 19,” he continues. “I’ve played one of the first Spazzfest in Greenville and will be playing there on March 22. . . . It’s safe to say NC and I got a nice ‘lil relationship, which I look forward to growing further.” HIP-HOP/PUNK/FOLK: Paulie Think marries hip-hop, folk and punk into one sound. Photo by Dan Geddes
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Blending folk, punk and hip-hop hadn’t hit many (if any) local stages at the time. Though, alternative artists like Ceschi Ramos of Fake Four Inc have since expressed similar stylings on Chicago’s alt-music scene. “The guitar I play was a gift from [Ramos],” Think notes. Nevertheless, Think has carved out his own niche with “I Shot,” “Feel This,” “Dunny Smash” and his latest 2017 release “Dunny’s Tamales” with No Trend Records. It’s heavily influenced by Think’s bilingual background. Two songs are entirely in Spanish, while Spanglish appears throughout. His latest DIY sessions single “Mah Truck,” was inspired by a surprising 2014 encounter in downtown Dallas. As he and a friend were walking down the street, a guy in a truck yelled “Fuckin’ queers!” Think imagined what a song would be like from “that guy who yells from his truck.” “I thought it would be fun to do it from his perspective and make it more of a comedic piece,” Think details. Written and sung from an adopted persona, Think’s acoustic ode to his pickup truck is delivered with an exaggerated country accent. Stereotypical tropes center on the narrator bragging about his conquests:
sister in my truck / whoa! / my pick-upppppp truck!” Beneath the surface, however, Think draws from life’s many layers and hues: political, personal, social and comedic. He’s also a humanitarian and ties those endeavors into his artistry whenever he can. While he’s done hurricane-relief work in Houston and Puerto Rico, he’s currently planning the fifth annual Hip-Hop For The Homeless in Austin,Texas (date TBD). Think was homeless for a winter in Chicago during his own struggle with addiction, so the issue hits home. “Using my ‘lil artist juice to organize grassroots boots-on-the-ground efforts,” he quips. “I did homeless assistance work during the Polar Vortex here at home. I’ve performed at Folxmas, organized by Whitney Flynn from Days n’ Daze the last two years in Houston, which raises a lot of food for a food pantry there. Right now I’m organizing a ‘Sk8brds to Puerto Rico,’ where I’m bringing skateboards to a couple orphanages on the island and La Perla in San Juan. I’ll be down there for 15 days doing the work in between shows of my hardcore punk band Shots Fired! Shots Fired!”
DETAILS:
Paulie Think
Thursday, March 21, 9 p.m. Juggling Gypsy Cafe 1612 Castle St. • $5 “Suckin’ titties in my truck / whoa! / I fucked your sister in my truck / whoa! / I fucked my www.pauliethinkmusic.com
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
End of the Line (6pm; Free; Bluegrass)
—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St.
Music Bingo with Sherri! (7pm; Free)
—Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.
Karaoke (7pm; Free)
—Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N 4th St.
Tainted Cabaret! (7pm; $13-$25)
—Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, 111 Grace St.
Extreme Music Bingo w/Party Gras (10pm; Free)
Thursday Music with Joshua Ward (7pm; Free)
Digital Ethos (10pm; $15)
Trivia Night (7:30pm; Free)
Singer-Songwriter Circle, Open Mic (9pm; Free) —Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 723 N. 4th St.
Revolutionary Poets Presents Remembering Sam Sharpe (7:30pm; $5)
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Open Mic Comedy (8pm; $0-$3)
—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr. —Pravda, 23 N. Front St.
Fire & Drums (3pm; Free)
—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223
Jersey Boys (7:30pm; $42-$95)
Jarrett Raymond (6pm; Free; Jazz)
Music Bingo (7:30pm; Free)
Open Mic Night (6pm; Free)
Castle Black, Bear Bones and more (8pm; $7; Jam)
Josh Lewis (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)
Latin Night (8pm; Free)
Austin Miller and Pepes Tacos (6pm; Free)
Wine Down & Karaoke (8pm; Free)
Weekly Wine Down Open Mic (6pm; Free)
Brown Kid (9pm; $5; Folk)
Gene Gregory (6:30pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)
—Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St. —The Harp, 143 S. 3rd St.
—Reggie’s 42nd St., Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.
—Gigi’s Coffeehouse, 413 S. College Rd., Unit 12 —Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.
—The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.
HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING:
—Salty Turtle Beer Company, 103 Triton Ln; —Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St. —Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.; —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
—Wilmington Wine, 605 Castle St.
—Waterman’s Brewing Co., 1610 Pavilion Place
—Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Place
—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133
—Jamaica House Sports, 2206 Carolina Beach Rd. —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
Trivia w/ Party Gras Ent. (8pm; Free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.
Brother Oliver (8pm; Free)
—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St. Suite G101
Danny K (8pm; Free)
—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.
Trivia Night (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.
Paulie Think (9pm; Free; HipHop, Folk, Punk) —The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.
Justin Heter Pan (10pm; Free) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
Thirsty Thursday (10pm; Free)
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—Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.
—Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Arson Daily, Rare Creatures (8pm; $7-$10; Rock)
The Pinkerton Raid (6pm; Free; Indie Rock) —Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.
Rebekah Todd (6pm; Free; Soul, Rock) —Cloud 9 Rooftop, 9 Estell Lee Pl.
Andrea Holman (6:30pm; Free; Christian Country) —Beach Community Church, 5 N. 4th St.
Sean Patton (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)
—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
Jazz & Java (7pm; Free)
—Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.
Adam Crabb (7pm; $15; Singer-Songwriter)
—Pine Valley Baptist Church, 3940 Shipyard Blvd.
Randy McQuay (7pm; Free; Acoustic, Soul) —Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.
Live Music on Oceanfront Terrace (7pm; Free) —Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.
Paleo Sun and Pepe’s Tacos (7pm; Free) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
UNCW Presents Wilmington Dance Festival (7:30pm; $20-$30) —Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.
North Fourth Funky Fridays (8pm; Free) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.
Sick Of It All and more (8pm; $15-$18)
—Reggie’s 42nd St., Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.
—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.
FeelFree (8pm; Free; Reggae, Smooth Rock) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
Mike Blair (8pm; Free; Americana)
—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St. Suite G101
The Undrgrnd (8pm; $10)
—The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.
Live: Folkstone String Band (8pm; Free) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.
Dos Eddies (8pm; Free)
—Liberty Tavern, 7976 Market St.
Travis Shallow Duo (8pm; Free; Americana) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
Johnny’s Bday w/ RocknRoll HiFives, Zodiac Panthers, The Girls (9pm; Free) —Reggie’s 42nd St., Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.
Lemetrius (9pm; Free; Soulful R&B) —Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.
Groove Fetish (10pm; Free; Rock, Fusion) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.
Medjool Datez (10pm; Free; Electronic Funk)
—Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.
Reggae Sunday w/ Selah Dubb (3pm; Free)
—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.
The Next Generation Leahy (3pm; $15-$44; Celtic)
Bill Powell Duo (9pm; Free)
UNCSA Piano and Organ Recital (5pm; Free)
Live Music (9pm; Free)
Bluegrass Jam! (6pm; Free)
Mike Atlas (9pm; Free)
Benny Hill’s Sunday Jazz Jam (7pm; Free)
The Gossin Bros (10pm; Free; Americana)
Reggae Sundays (7pm; Free)
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
MONDAY, MARCH 25
—Rocco’s Cigar Bar, 5671 Market St.
—Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St.
—The Harp, 143 South 3rd St.; —Bourbon St., 35 N. Front St. —Duck and Dive, 114 Dock St.
South Starr (1pm; Free)
—Frank H. Kenan Chapel, 510 Arboretum Dr. —Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7
UNCW Faculty Woodwind Quartet (7:30pm; $6)
—Cloud 9 Rooftop, 9 Estell Lee Pl.
Emily Roth (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.
—Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Parkway
Open Mics (9pm; Free)
—The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
The SilkRd. Ensemble (11am; Free)
Feebs (7pm; Free; Rock)
Karaoke w/ Party Gras (7pm; Free)
Dubtown Cosmonauts (7pm; Free; Funk, Unplugged)
Tues Trivia & Tacos with Sherri! (7pm; Free)
—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.
HGS Open Mic (7pm; Free)
UNCW Presents Wilmington Dance Festival (7:30pm; $20-$30)
—Goat & Compass, 710 N. Fourth St.
‘90s Night! (7pm; Free)
—Ogden Tap room, 7324 Market St.
Monday Mules $5
—The Brewer’s Kettle, 4718 Oleander Dr.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Music Bingo with Sherri! (7pm; Free)
Tuesday 1/2-price wine bottles
—Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.
The Jared Show w/ Bills Front Porch Food Truck (8pm; Free) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St., Unit 7
Karaoke (7pm; Free)
—Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N. 4th St.
The Silk Rd. Ensemble (7:30pm; $25-$75) —Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.
serving over 20 craFT beers • all abc perMiTs
Matt Rogers, Apr. 4, 7-10pm
Benny Hill’s Sunday Jazz The Jared Jam, Show, 7-10pm Mar. 27, 7-10pm
Music Bingo (7:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 143 S. 3rd St.
—Gigi’s Coffeehouse, 413 S. College Rd., Unit 12 —Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.
Hooked on Sonics: Aural Storms (8pm; Free) —The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.
Extreme Music Bingo w/Party Gras (10pm; Free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.
$3.75 Hay Bale Ale
$3.75 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm
FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS
Call 791-0688
$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball
$3.75 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade
$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs
$3.75 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas
$5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day
THURSDAY
—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. —Hoplite Pub, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. —Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.
1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607
$3.00 PBR 16oz cans $3.00 Coors Light $6 Redbull and Vodka
—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133
Sean Patton (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)
—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
Music Bingo (8pm; Free)
Live Music Yoga (6pm; Free)
McFarland (6pm; Free; Rockabilly)
In Good Company (6pm; Free; Bluegrass)
—Rusty Nail Saloon, 1310 S. 5th St.
—Jamaica House, 2206 Carolina Beach Rd.
Trivia Night (7:30pm; Free)
—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.
2101 MarkeT sT uniT 7 (910) 599-4999
Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free)
—Thalian Hall, 301 Chestnut St.
Cuzfest VI (4pm; $10)
—The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.
—Banks Channel Pub and Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.
—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.
Whiskey Creek Band (8pm; Free) —Banks Channel Pub and Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.
Night of Trivia (8pm; Free)
Wine Down & Karaoke (8pm; Free)
Jazz Night with James Jarvis (8pm; Free) —Liberty Tavern, 7976 Market St.
—Broomtail Craft Brewery, 6404 Amsterdam Way
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
Books, Beer & Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)
—Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.
Lucky Joe’s Open Mic Night (7:30pm; Free)
Latin Night (8pm; Free; Reggae, Spanish)
NC Beach Music Festival (12:30 pm; $30)
Mon.-Thurs.: 4pM-12:30 aM Fri.-saT.: 4pM - 1:30aM sun: 4pM-11pM
—The Calico Room, 115 N 2nd St.
—Duck and Dive, 114 Dock St.
WhoIAre w/ Mason Mckaughan (8pm; Free) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
Drum & Dance Downtown (7:30pm; Free)
100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832
LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard on Friday & Saturday MONDAY
$2.75 Domestic $3.50 Select Drafts $4 Fireballs!
TUESDAY
$3.50 Local Draft Brew
(Foothills Hoppyum IPA, Red Oak)
$5 Jameson
WEDNESDAY
$3 Lagunitas $6 Knob Creek 1/2 price bottles of wine
FRIDAY
$3.00 Michelob Ultra $5.00 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open SATURDAY
$3 Miller Lite $3.50 Modelo $4 Smirnoff Lemon Drop shots $5 Raspberry Smirnoff w/mixer All Floors open SUNDAY
$3 Corona & Corona Light $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary $5 Margarita
Tuesday __________________________________________
KARAOKE
w/DJ Damo, 9PM
2 KILLIANS • 4 MAGNERS
$ 50
$ 00
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TRIVIA
8:00 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS
Friday & Saturday __________________________
LIVE MUSIC 2 BUD & BUD LIGHTS
$ 00
Sunday ___________________________________________
BREAKFAST BUFFET 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. • $4 MIMOSA’S
—Coach’s, 29 Van Campen Blvd.
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CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC
Live Music every week
SHOWSTOPPERS
BAND OF IMMIGRANTS: Gogol Bordello members hail from Ukraine to Ethiopia and traverse the world with their eclectic sound. See them at The Fillmore in CLT on March 23. Photo by Dan Efram
Every other Wed., 3/27, 4/10, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. plus Bill’s Front Porch Food Truck
NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE N. DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 3/20: Eric Hutchinson and Nick Howard 3/21: Coco Montoya and Tinsley 3/26: Jonathan McReynold and more 3/27: B.Lou, DC the Don, Flight and more 3/28: Mike Farris 3/29: Lilly Hiatt and Kate Rhudy 3/30: Krash Minati, DJ Hylyte 3/31: The Messthetics and Mary Lattimore THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 3/22: Rumours 3/23: Gogol Bordello 3/29: Ghostface and Raekwon (of Wu-Tang Clan) 3/30: The Marshall Tucker Band 3/31: Gilberto Santa Rosa
Matt Rogers, 4/4, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m L Shape Duo, 4/6, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Dirt Road Deacons, 4/5, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
serving over 20 CraFT Beers all aBC perMiTs
Mon.-Thurs.: 4pM-12:30 aM Fri.-saT.: 4pM - 1:30aM • sun: 4pM-11pM
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THE FILLMORE UNDERGROUND 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 3/20: Moneybagg Yo 3/22: Los Acosta 3/23: Road to Grungefest 3/25: Earl Sweatshirt 3/30: Scowl Brow and Something Clever LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 3/21: Failure & Swervedriver 3/22: Todd Snider and Reed Foehl 3/23: Lil Mosey, Polo G, C Glizzy and Bandkids 3/26: VISCERAL 3/27: Shallou & Slow Magic 3/28: Black Uhuru, Regina Barrett & Supa B and more 3/29: Reckless Kelly and Paul Thorn
CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 3/21: Andrea Gibson and Ashlee Haze 3/21: Fireside Collective and Honey Magpie (back) 3/22: Novo Amor and Gia Margaret 3/23: Local Flora and Maj Deeka (back) 3/23: Cosmic Charlie 3/24: Claudine Langille & the Lads 3/25: Homeshake and Yves Jarvis 3/27: Imani Pressley, RYXOG and more (back) 3/28: Max Frost and UPSAHL (back) 3/29: Parker Millsap (back) 3/29: SlugWife, Broken Note, Kursa, Seppa and more DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722 3/22: Jackson Browne 3/23: Celtic Woman and Ancient Land 4/5: Nashville Songwriters MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE, DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 3/22: Southern Culture on the Skids 3/23: Jared & The Mill and The High Divers 3/24: All Them Witches and Plague Vendor 3/25: Derek Gripper and Africa Strings 3/26: Fatoumata Diawara 3/27: Noura Mint Seymali THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 3/21: Lil Mosey and more 3/22: Jungle and Houses 3/23: Rumours 3/24: Todd Snider and Reed Foehl 3/25: Punch Brothers and Gabriel Kahane 3/28: 10 Years and To Whom It May
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THE ANTIDOTE TO BOREDOM:
Haji P’s latest art show slaps a smile on everything, pays homage to ‘80s-’90s pop culture
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BY: SHEA CARVER
reyson Davis, a.k.a. Haji P.—“the ‘P’ is for pajamas”—became immersed in art at an early age. It was his antidote to boredom. Admiring the work of puppet-maker Jim Henson, illustrator Charles Schulz, and pop and graffiti artist Keith Haring constantly inspired him to take a pen wherever he went. In essence, he was churning out cartoons and stories in the form of comic books throughout youth. By high school he was writing songs. “It was a way for me to trick people into listening to my stories because my peers were not trying to read any of the nonsense I was writing at the time!” he quips. “I’d invested a lot into music, so drawing started to become a side dish to me.” As fate would have it, the artist ended up in the hip-hop business for 10 years. He made records, toured and had the time of his life on the road. Still, something was missing. “It wasn’t until my daughter was born that I turned my focus back around to art,” he tells. “It was something I really wanted to share with her. I wanted to be able to illustrate stories, draw pictures for her, and have something I could pass down. Then, later, some battles with mental illness led me into a hospital for a while, where the only thing I did was draw; it just became extremely cathartic.” While doodling was his passion, a career in social work also called to him; specifically, he loved working with kids. He had garnered experience working for the Boys and Girls Club in Santa Cruz and Wilmington before doing foster-care work and leading positive parenting classes.
He also was familiar with various nonprofits that help youth. “I was asked by somebody at DREAMS of Wilmington to lead an arts activity for GLOW Academy at one of their ‘Learning Circles,’” Haji P. remembers. “I’d say about two weeks later, I was contacted by the principal to visit the school. A week after that, I received a call asking if I wanted to be their fine arts teacher. I was like, ‘Word? So what you’re telling me is I can work with kids ... and draw ... for a living!? Absodang-lutely!” That was a year ago and today he couldn’t be happier combining his passions: art and inspiring young minds. Still, he constantly draws when not in the classroom, and this Friday his artwork will be on display at “Happyfangs Art Show.” “Happyfangs” is a phrase Haji P. uses to refer to his style of doodling; though, he use to call it a different toothy name: “Butt Biters.” Haji P. would sketch his favorite cartoon characters biting people’s rumps. “Because I thought it was hilarious and I’m still a 12-year-old,” he jokes. After illustrating a children’s book, “But Daddy, I Don’t Like That!” for author Terrence Lovett of Fayetteville a few years ago, the two went on a whirlwind book tour. Parents began asking Haji P. about his artwork, and he couldn’t call it “Butt Biters” with a straight face. “‘Well, ma’am/sir, I mostly enjoy drawing things biting other things’ butts,’” he jests. “Big teeth and exaggerated smiles had always been my signature, so I took that and ran with it. The name ‘HPFangs’ (Happyfangs) came from the idea you could slap a smile on anything.” “Happyfangs” will open this weekend at Wabi Sabi Warehouse and
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FOWLERISM: Haji P. churned out this doodle after being “in a pretty deep place,” wherein he mindlessly began drawing what he calls a “total brain barf.” Photo by Haji P.
feature a lot of doodles inspired by ‘80s and ‘90s pop culture. As of press Haji P. was dwindling down what to exhibit, from 100 or more pieces. Prices will range from $20 to “400 giggledeebillion dollars,” according to the artist. “Not to be all old-timey-geezerfart, but I feel like the [‘80s and ‘90s] were exponentially more fun,” he says. “I hella like fun. That’s the ‘happy.’ It’ll also include work I’ve done during more dispiriting spells. That’s the ‘fangs.’” Haji P.’s materials consist of brush pen and Copic markers, on blending card paper. First drafts easily occur on napkins and scrap paper, as the artist says his head is full of creatures saying, “Let me out!” numerous times throughout the day. “The inside of my head is like a g-dang episode of ‘The Muppet Show,’” he explains, “with a bazillion frenzied thoughts and ideas fighting for stage time.”
One of his works— “Zoinks!”—came to be after he was talking to an 8th-grader about cartoons. She casually mentioned her adoration for “Scooby-Doo.” “I was bugging ‘cause it’s rare that kids appreciate the OG cartoons, so I figured, ‘Yep! Scooby Doo!’” he says. So later that night he churned out a piece in ode to the 50-year-old cartoon. “Lately, I’ve been letting some of my brain goblins do the drawing for me,” Haji P. explains of “Fowlerism.” “I was in a pretty deep place that night, so I just picked up a marker and mindlessly started drawing. It was a total brain barf.” The artist will be at his Friday night art show to chat up attendees. Though he focuses more on living in the moment than planning longterm goals, being a good dad and continuing to lead by a good example are at the forefront of everything he wants to endure. “I just know in whatever I do, my thought is always, Will [my daughter] think this is dope? Will I create something for her to be inspired by and/or influence her to be a good person/ do good for other people? I’ve been sitting on a book I want to write and illustrate for her. Hopefully, in five or 10 years, I’ll have pulled it together enough to get it finished.”
DETAILS:
Happyfangs Art Show
Doodles by Haji P. March 23, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wabi Sabi Warehouse 19 N. 9th St. hpfangs.com
HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY
GALLERYGUIDE
ARTEXPOSURE!
22527 Highway 17N Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com
ArtExposure is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 11th from 11am-7pm. Please, mark your calendar and join us! We will host a food truck, a tent for artists, raffles and more! Mary Ann Rozear will have her opening reception, “The Shapes of Memories, from North Carolina to Maine,” from 5-7 p.m. on the same day. If you haven’t been to ArtExposure, please, take a drive to see us. You won’t regret it!
ART IN BLOOM GALLERY
210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com
Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated 19th-Century horse stable and presents an eclectic mix of original art by established and emerging artists. View “New Year, New Art: An Exhibit from the Gallery’s Core Artists” February 15 – March 23. Art in Bloom Gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights including March 22.
ART OF FINE DINING www.aibgallery.com
In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current Art Exhibits include: “The Joy of Plein Air: Pastels by Laurie Greenbaum Beitch” opened January 22 at PinPoint Restaurant,114 Market Street. The art exhibit continues through May 20, 2019. “Brayers, Brushes, and Color Pencils by David Norris” opened February 6 at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street. Meet the artist at a champagne toast and reception, Thursday, March 14, 6-8 pm. The reception is open and free to the public. The art exhibit continues through June 3, 2019.
CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART 311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com
(910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com
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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
271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com
Now exhibiting “The Art fo Style,” works by Ann Parks McCray, featuring layers upon layers of vibrant colors and imagery. Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, New Elements Gallery has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985.Learn more about the artists we represent, featured exhibitions, and gallery news on our website.
WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery
The largest showing to date of the more than 400 sculptures from Kelly Sheppard Murray’s body of work. This is the Raleigh based artist’s first major solo exhibition. Murray’s “Curiosities Series” is the cumulative output of the artist’s plan to produce one sculpture a day for a year (December 2016-2017), in order to recast the temporal, practical, and material limitations of her daily life into conditions of creative resolution and production. As the total number of sculptures increased, the artist named each a Curiosity (with a sequential number), underlining the act of collecting idiosyncratic and unusual objects. After completing 365 pieces (the artist tags each with its number), Murray continued with the sculptures and, without the constraints of time, also expanded them to a larger scale. Closing reception on March 22 (6:00-9:00 p.m.) encore | march 20 - march 26, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 15
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A RUMOR WORTH SPREADING:
Thalian Association creates a zany, fun world in Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ BY: CHASE HARRISON
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ho doesn’t love a juicy piece of gossip? True or not, the candid tale of another’s business is at least entertaining, even for those who don’t admit to wanting to listen. To be “in the know” is just as basic a need for humans as the ache for food and the thirst for drink. From jealous lovers to prying friends, when the prospect of a hidden truth about a friend, foe or acquaintance is presented, humans become nothing more than dogs chasing cars. Well, as long as said person isn’t at the center of gossip—and if so, well, it then becomes more the fox trying to outrun the dogs. I personally always have been a fan of Olympia Dukakis’ motto from “Steel Magnolias”: “If you don’t have anything nice to say about anybody, come sit by me!” Last weekend Thalian Association let the cat out of the bag with their production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” The fast-paced farce is having a run as quick as its wit at Scottish Rite Temple on 17th Street. It wraps
on the 24th—which is a real shame because for a show that creates this much laughter, it needs ample opportunity to reach audiences. Under the masterful near unmatched skills of director Robb Mann, Thalian Association has scored the first big side-splitting comedy of 2019 theatre. When entering Scottish Rite, the audience is met with the massive sitting room of Charlie Brock, deputy mayor of New York. It’s his 10-year anniversary, and he and his wife are hosting a high-society shindig for all their friends. Instead of a fun evening of booze and buddies, the night gets turned into an unnerving and never-ending spin of yarn to protect each of their high-standing reputations ... and then (gasp!) scandal erupts! “Rumors” kicks off with the controlled mania of Ken and Chris Gorman (Jim Bowling and Elizabeth Michaels), who are the first to arrive to the upper class soiree and the first to cover up the theorized suicide attempt by good ol’ Charlie. Michaels’ flightiness and ever-growing want for a smoke is palpable as the stress begins to get to her.
Bowling once again commands the stage, and shapes Ken into an authority figure whom no one listens to. Changing the pitch of his voice to convey his own growing anxiety and frustrations at the panic before him creates some hilarious moments and shows just how rich Simon’s dialogue can be. When he’s finally calmed, his nerves are hidden with a Valium, a gleeful smile and a childlike giggle. It leaves audiences laughing throughout the play. Joining the fray next are the Ganzes, Lenny and Clair (Kenny Rosander and Maggie Miller). The height difference is a funny enough sight gag, but to rest on that would be lazy; the actors certainly are not. Miller brings a privileged air to Clair, as someone who finds a sick joy fro pulling the pin and tossing the grenade. Still, Miller finds a way to make her funnier than sinister. Rosander (MVP) from the moment he steps on stage is present in the show, the moment, and with his co-stars. Between a consistent whiplash-pained neck to the manic energy he unleashes for the marathon monologue at the show’s climax, he really disappears into his role. It’s top-notch work. Anna Gamel gives the wide-eyed kooky TV cook, Cookie Cusack, humorous, animated life. She shows off a solid understanding of both physical comedy and timing to create a perfect human/cartoon hybird. Between her back constantly going out and a mint comedic wail, the performance brings to mind Lucille Austero from “Arrested Development.” Her hubby Erine (Nick Williams)—the cool, calm phycologist—scores a few laughs when he finally snaps and lets loose his normal reserved nature at the other guests. Though those moments are few and far between, Williams sometimes disappears into the background.
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Arriving last to the party are the Coopers, Glenn and Cassie (Bradly Coxe and Vanessa Welch)—upper-crust friends of this whitebread society. It seems while the group is trying to save their good buddy Charlie, Glenn is more focused on keeping his nose clean as he bids for state senator and dodges punches from his new wave firecracker of a wife. It is my the favorite role so far for Coxe; he brings a smooth smile and a silver tongue to Glenn, whose attempts to spin the situation often blow up in his face. Vanessa Welch is in complete ownership of her role. Every time she appears on stage with her hell-hath-no-fury smile, the audience will be hot with a sense of “here comes trouble.”
The eight leads (yes, eight—this is a very well-balanced ensemble) truly creates a caring batch of affluent friends who I, for one, could watch continuously as an adventurous sitcom. The world they live in is as engaging. Lance Howell has built another successful set, washed in an odd mix of peach and coral colors. It would serve better with a traditional ‘80s setting than the ‘90s one for this version. That said, the design spans out vertically and horizontally, and takes up all available space the stage has to offer. It is detailed to the nines, so the status of those who live there are on display with simple set dressing. A crystal ash tray lets us know all we need about the cast of characters. A real shoulder radio is used on stage by one of the two cop characters, which really stood out to add to the reality. With five functioning doors, when the play hits its full comedic speed, it easily begins to resemble a classic gag from “Scooby-Doo,” as all characters are bolting from room to room and appearing everywhere. The show’s blocking is well thought-out; what could have been a chaotic mess is instead a frantic choreography, another example of the keen eye Mann brings to Simon’s comedy. The sound design by John DeVeaux is fine and all the cast can be heard properly. Never once does audio drop out or become staticky. Still much like the lighting design, sound plays it safe; each equals to just functioning instead of enriching. When considering Neil Simon’s works, tech aspects usually aren’t top-of-mind. His plays are known for its cast bonding into a well-oiled machine, in order to tackle such quippy banter. Thalian’s cast solidifies the bond, and each knows when to let the other have the stage, so it creates a well-balanced ensemble. The play works very well in shaping a world where the zany is casual and the absurd is rational. And we the audience buy into it from the start and go along for the entire ride.
DETAILS: Rumors
March 15-24, Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Scottish Rite Temple 1415 S. 17th St. Tickets: $20-$25 910-251-1788 thalian.org
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PUNCTUATING FEAR AND HORROR:
Tennessee William’s ‘Suddenly Last Summer’ is a must-watch sequel to ‘Glass Menagerie’ The audience clearly understands Venable views herself still as a desirable, young woman—one who would be attractive to a man alian Hall Cube Theatre Project switchyounger than her son (or even her son). But, es gears from the hold-your-sides funreally, Cosec and the audience see an ageny work of Neil Simon’s “Odd Couple” ing invalid. to the probing world of Tennessee Williams’ Cosec plays Dr. Sugar as a young, attrac1958 one-act play, “Suddenly Last Summer,” in the Ruth and Bucky Stein Studio Theatre. tive psychiatrist, with plans and ambition beDirected by Don Baker, it is a powerful pro- yond his financial means. Though an easy duction that will sit with audiences for days target for Venable three years earlier, now, after the curtain falls. Williams’ work, more both are just caricatures of monsters. Pressthan any playwright before him, really, cre- ing on with her objective, Venable dangles ates a voyeuristic quality for the audience. the bait: She can afford to finance Dr. Sugar’s We aren’t so much being told a story, as dreams, if he will lobotomize Catherine. much as watching people’s lives unfold as if The arrival of Catherine’s mother (Chris no one is watching. Miller) and brother (Jeremy Weir) gives us
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BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER
So we enter a large New Orleans Garden District Mansion in the 1930s. Scenic crew Fritzi Huber, Donna Troy, Robin Dale Robertson and Joshua Drew have created a lush, jungle-like atmosphere in the home’s garden, which evokes the darkness of the bayou of Louisiana. It’s complete with an oak tree to suggest a proscenium and Spanish moss hanging from it. The tasteful and dated wicker furniture makes it clear at a glance where we are. At a time when money is scarce across the country, the owner, Violet Venable (Kitty Fitzgibbon), clearly has resources to live luxuriously and use her money as a weapon to bend the world to her will. Mrs. Venable is giving young Dr. Cukrowicz (Hal Cosec) a tour of the garden. She has brought him here with a very specific mission and is determined to leave no doubt in his mind what it is she expects of him. Her son, Sebastian, has died unexpectedly, and her niece, Catherine (Jamie Harwood), witnessed it, which sent her into insanity, Thus, Mrs. Venable had her committed to a mental institution, wherein Dr. Sugar oversees her care.
poor relations that Mrs. Venable continues to support financially. It is in the 1930s, so work is scarce, even for people who actually have skills, ambition and a work ethic—which, clearly, these two have never possessed. In addition, Sebastian’s will leaves them each $50,000, but Mrs. Venable is holding it hostage in probate and will continue to do so unless she gets her way.
It is a very demanding role for any actress to undergo; Harwood surprises and rises to the occasion. She creates tension so palpable, the whole theatre feels enveloped. She has to make it convincing, from a sitting position with very little interaction with the rest of the performers. Thus, when she gets to the end, Mrs. Veneble’s behavior and motivation are completely justified. We have no doubt as to why Fitzgibbon picks up the cane and what she means to do with it—and neither does Fitzgibbon or anyone else on stage. Harwood has been leading us to an inescapable moment. It is completely believable, punctuated by fear and anger. “Suddenly Last Summer” remains one of my favorite scripts. It was the first Tennessee Williams’ play I saw live (in the same space) and it ignited a lifelong love of Williams’ work. This production, if anything, reinvigorates my passion. Though Williams’ bills “‘The Glass Menagerie’ as a memory play,” “Suddenly Last Summer” is its sequel.
was given a lobotomy, which left her institutionalized. The scheming, empty younger brother George, who plays sports and pledges the right fraternity, easily can be connected with Williams’ younger brother Dakin. Williams’ deep personal pain comes through in the script—and the performers must bring it to life in a way that makes the work resonate. Baker and the cast certainly do just that. They infuse full horror into a family playing games of power and submission to life. It is a remarkable, almost exhausting, roller-coaster ride through human psychology, love and the prices we are willing to make other’s pay for our desires.
DETAILS:
Suddenly Last Summer
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Part of what makes Fitzgibbon’s performance as Venable so interesting is her motivation for wanting Catherine’s lobotomy; it’s partly revenge or punishment since Catherine usurped her in Sebastian’s affections. It’s also partly her stated aim to make Catherine stop repeating the horrifying and fantastic story of Sebastian’s death—one Mrs. Veneble refuses to believe and wants to make sure no one else ever hears. Veneble’s combined motivations of jealousy and control really make her a formidable foe. Possibly the most chilling moment of the show comes when Miller as Catherine’s mom silently contemplates going through with her daughter’s lobotomy, while sitting next to her on a settee. Audiences can see her rationalizing it all: Would it be so bad if Catherine got a lobotomy? After all I’ve done for her, surely she can get me $50,000? Would it hurt her? Isn’t she fine in the institution? Isn’t that better than her being home with us and all of us starving? Catherine having this teensy, tiny operation is the price?
Fitzgibbon’s rendition of Venable as a wealthy, spoiled woman with a terrifyingly unhealthy relationship with her recently deceased son, Sebastian, is hard not to watch in awe. She actually made my skin crawl and raised a lot of questions: Does she live in denial in regards to Sebastian? Or is it actually a portrait of an abuser before a time when It’s all a set-up to see if Catherine will tell society really recognized child and family Sebastian’s death story again. Dr. Sugar abuse? If it’s cloaked in shadows of respect- gives her an injection that renders her in a ability, it’s OK, right? waking trancelike state—to answer his quesWilliams’ built a joke/insight into the script tions whether she wants to or not. Baker that should show us just how far Venable’s puts her center stage at a table, smoking a charms have slipped. When discussing his cigarette. The lighting designers, Lila Koname, Cukrowicz explains it means “sugar” lotello and Nick Fenner, dimmed the rest of in Polish and insists calling him such: “Dr. the stage, except for a single overhead light. Sugar.” What follows is a sad and sickening Combined, the choices create an unmistakattempt by Venable to flirt with the doctor. able portrait of an interrogation scene.
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An Elegant Farce Directed by Rob Mann Scottish Rite Temple 1415 S. 17th Street, Wilmington NC 28401 On Site Box Office opens one hour before the show.
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‘Captain Marvel’ is a disinteresting origin story, onward to ‘Endgame’
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SHORT-FUSED FIRECRACKER: Brie Larson fizzles out in ‘Captain Marvel’ but a welcome addition to ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Photo courtesy of Marvel
difficult for an audience to buy into a grave threat when everyone seems to laugh at it.
After an intergalactic skirmish, Vers ends up on Earth during the most awesome era in American history: the 1990s! She learns the Skrulls are after a light-speed engine, and she takes off to find the scientist who created the vital piece of technology. Her journey is interrupted by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), a younger version of the SHIELD agent that’s been hanging around the Marvel cinematic universe since the tail end of “Iron Man” in 2008. Fury decides to help Vers track down the mysterious scientist in hopes of saving the world from alien invaders.
Maybe that’s why “Avengers: Infinity War” worked so well. The movie had consequences and no one was laughing at the end. “Captain Marvel” is one of those films where the events are an interconnected string of moments rather than a cohesive journey. The movie has two goals: light comedy and female empowerment, and it does a much better job with the female empowerment angle. Basically, we learn Vers is a woman always being told to control her emotions, but the key to saving the world involves her embracing her inner passion to keep fighting.
There’s a few twists and turns in this roadtrip/buddy comedy/origin story. Vers has a secret history on Earth she has forgotten, but the trip begins to open up memories of experiences and people that—gasp!—connect to the exact thing they’re investigating. What are the odds? It’s a Marvel movie, so the odds are pretty damn good.
“Captain Marvel” isn’t a terrible movie, but it is terribly mediocre. Brie Larson is a bland, unlikable lead. She lacks the instant charisma of a Chris Pratt or Gal Gadot. Sometimes audiences root for characters because they like them; other times it’s a matter of the movie insisting audiences root for them. I never really cared about her journey because the performance never allowed her to be vulnerable. Sure, there’s a Rocky-esque montage about the value of getting up, but I never saw or felt the character’s emotions. Samuel Jackson gets reduced to the role of comic relief as Captain Marvel’s sidekick in the most stereotypical fashion.
“Captain Marvel” suffers from the same redundancies plaguing most modern Marvel movies. Every character is a snarky, quip-spewing smartass, with a superpower of amazing improv skills and delivering sick burns. Our heroine is no different than Tony Stark, Starlord, Peter Parker, or any other hero who dishes out jokes at the same pace they exact punishment. In an effort to make the films appealing to all ages, the edges have been sanded down, leaving no sharp corners, and therefore, no real stakes. It’s
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Thursday, March 21, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.— “Resilience” showcases medical studies that link heart disease to childhood experiences. It reveals how toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, which puts them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time and even early death. Following will be an audience discussion.
here ain’t no stopping the superheromovie genre. It’s still a license-to-print cast. “Aquaman” made over a billion dollars; “Avengers: Infinity War” made two billion dollars. Audiences seem to have an endless appetite for this smorgasbord of superheroes. At this point, I think it’s fairly well established I’ve become bored with the genre. Every so often something deviates slightly from the established formula and manages to be better than average. Unfortunately, “Captain Marvel” is not. Origin stories suck—they just do—but the superhero origin story is a boring necessity for the genre. It has to be endured to get to the actual entertaining stuff. We meet Vers (Brie Larson) a short-fused firecracker who possesses some amazing powers and is a warrior for a race of aliens trying to win an intergalactic war with the shape-shifting Skrulls. It seems as if the Skrulls are interested in universal domination, and only Vers and her crew of Kree-space soldiers can stop them.
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we have this out of the way, the character can be taken to more interesting places— like her forthcoming appearance in “Avengers: Endgame.” Like most Marvel heroes, they’re far more interesting when grouped together. As a solo effort, “Captain Marvel” lacks a punch.
DETAILS:
Captain Marvel Rated PG-13 Directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn
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March 25-27, 7 p.m. (additional screening at 4 p.m. on Wednesday), “Everybody Knows” stars Laura (Penelope Cruz), a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, travels to her small home town outside Madrid, Spain for her sister’s wedding, bringing her two children along for the occasion. Amid the joyful reunion and festivities, the eldest daughter is abducted. In the tense days that follow, various family and community tensions surface and deeply hidden secrets are revealed.
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There are a few cool action scenes and a couple of interesting twists to the traditional hero and villain roles, but “Captain Marvel” is nothing special. It’s just another average Marvel origin story. The silver lining is now
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AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer
■ WEBSITE: bluewaterdining.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday through Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Thursday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363. ■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: camcafe.org
Photo by Tom Dorgan 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 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:3011:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ILM; kids menu HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for
great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929. SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials. ■ WEBSITE: henrysrestaurant.com 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
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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: hopssupplycompany.com NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu! Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701. ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: nichewilmington.com PINE VALLEY MARKET
Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut 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: pinevalleymarket.com
1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more. Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades. Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: trollystophotdogs.com
THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in
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ton, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their
rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: nikkissushibar.com OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172. ■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week, 5pm; Sun-Wed. ‘til 10pm, Thurs ‘til 11pm, Fri-Sat ‘til Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. ■ WEBSITE: yosake.com. @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook. YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)7996799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com
BAGELS ROUND BAGELS AND DONUT Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3
p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: roundbagelsanddonuts.com
DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, ■ WEBSITE: theatrewilmington.com
FONDUE THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The
Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433. ■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/week seasonally, May-October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half-price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: littledipperfondue.com
IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced when-
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ever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 7631607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide. ■ WEBSITE: harpwilmington.com
■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun. ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/slaintemj
ITALIAN ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: antoniospizzaandpasta.com
SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when THE ITALIAN BISTRO you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full(910) 399-3980
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60 Wines by the Glass 350 Wines by the Bottle 30 Craft Beers Small Plates
service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week! The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff. Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: italianbistronc.com SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.
■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days/week, 365 days/year. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town! ■ WEBSITE: grabslice.com
SANDWICHES J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction. The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day. We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday Saturday.
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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by enand South Wilmington, core readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com 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 CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a flops as you would in a business suit. Located local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seaat 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open food in the area. With it’s growing popularity, for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) the restaurant has expanded from its flagship 762-2827. eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “We are a ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a dedicated group of individuals working togeth- week. er as a team to serve spectacular food, wine ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters. restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, ■ WEBSITE: dockstreetoysterbar.net quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of south- Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Resern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Com- taurant is locally owned and operated by pany has been recognized by encore maga- Shelly McGowan and managed by her team zine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and to bring you the highest quality and freshest Star News from 2013 through 2016. Mon- fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry key Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, and produce. Our menu consists of mainly 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane locally grown and made from scratch items. #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina faRd., Leland, NC 28451 vorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30amawards such as 3 time gold medalist at the 4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, En4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm. trepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilm- and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood ington and Leland to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) ■ WESBITE: capefearseafoodcompany.com 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 CATCH am – 9 pm Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef seafood and more! Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast ■ WEBSITE: MikesCfood.com for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Or- OCEANIC ganic and locally sourced produce & herbs Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmingprovide the perfect compliment to our fresh ton, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Mod- is one of the most visited restaurants on the ern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh beach. Choose from a selection of seafood Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature platters, combination plates and daily fresh NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inCrispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab side. Oceanic is also the perfect location for Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a memorable events, such as wedding cerfew. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab emonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. anniversary parties and more. Large groups Custom Entree request gladly accommodated welcome. Private event space available. 703 for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC 256.5551. Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY 28405, 910-799-3847. BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday ■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier. ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com ■ WEBSITE: catchwilmington.com
SEAFOOD
DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR
THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s
Laid back craft beer and wine bar with a fantastic selection of both local & national craft beer and wine MONDAY: Beer Flights $5, Select Glasses of Wine $5, 2 Drinks & a Veggie Wagon Cheese Tray $20 EVERY OTHER TUESDAY: Open mic, 7pm (Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 5 & 19, Mar. 5 & 19)
1st WEDNESDAY: Beer 101 3rd WEDNESDAY: Wine 101 THURSDAY: B-sides & Back Work
(play your favorite records while getting a chair massage)
SUNDAY: Yoga & Mimosas @ 9am with Salty Dog Yoga and awesome Mimosa bar
Kid and dog-friendly with ample seating and games to keep you busy
1206 N Lake Park Blvd Unit C (Next to Michael’s Seafood) 910-707-1423 • islandbeveragecb.com Monday - Saturday 11am-11pm; Sunday 10am-7pm
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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 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach/Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook! ■ WEBSITE: TheShuckinShack.com
SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913. 26 encore | march 20 - march 26, 2019 | www.encorepub.com
■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings. ■ WEBSITE: caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080. ■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: rxwilmington.com
SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 S. College Rd. (910) 791.9393. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington. ■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com
TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR An intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle. Food consists of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts that will compliment any wine selection. ■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. Thur., 4 p.m. - midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. ■ FEATURING: Weekly free wine tasting Tues., 6 - 8 p.m. Small plates, and wine and beer specials. ■ WEBSITE: fortunateglass.com
Fresh From the Farm The Riverfront Farmers Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters. Downtown Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers Market
DOWNTOWN (Dock St., on the
• Wings • Salads • • Sandwiches • Seafood • • Steaks • Ribs • Chicken • Pasta •
NEW N O LOCATI
16 Cold Draft Beers
block between Front and 2nd Streets)
Each Saturday
March 23rd - November 24th • 8:00am - 1:00pm (no market Apr. 6 & Oct. 5)
Leland’s friendly neighborhood Irish Pub with the best pub fare in town. uuuuu • Food & drink specials daily • Live music Fridays & Saturdays • 26 Draft beers • Irish whiskey on tap
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1174 Turlington Ave., Leland 910-408-1400 www.thejoyceirishpub.com
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA @ 7pm New movie round each week
Gift Card Prizes
- FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS
- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE
- PICKLES - KOMBUCHA - ART & CRAFTS
- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS
For more information: www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org
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IN MEMORIAM, WOLVERDEAN:
foodtastic events WINE TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING
Wednesday, March 20 • 5 p.m. Sweet n Savory, 1611 Pavilion Place Tickets: $25
Sample some of the most delicious wines you can try for free with an optional $25 food pairing. Food pairings are designed specifically to go with each wine to bring out the fullest flavor of both. Benny Hill Jazz starts at 7 p.m. To find out what we have planned for the week join our weekly newsletter. Tickets at eventbrite.com.
FEAST OF PIRATES
Wed., March 27 • 6:30 p.m.
Hops Supply Co. • 5400 Oleander Dr. $45/person
Sip on the latest craft beers from Edward Teach Brewery with perfectly paired dishes by Hops Supply Co. executive chef Rex Horrell. Fourcourse dinner and beer pairing includes a charcuterie plate with Cutlass German Lager; roasted duck street tacos with Teaches Peaches; bacon-wrapped pork loin, with chipotle honey glaze, Oaxaca scalloped potatoes, elote n vaso, served with Devils’ Son IPA; and salted carmel apple galette, with Peg Leg Chocolate Porter. $45 per person, plus tax and fees; gratuity included in ticket price. Tickets at eventbrite.com.
Remembering the craft-beer community’s biggest vigilante, Dean Goodyear
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BY: JOAN WILKERSON
don’t remember how I met Dean Goodyear. He was the kind of person you don’t meet; you just wake up one day and have a new friend. I’ve spent the past week thinking about my friend, both in quiet moments at stop lights and in explosive laughter with people I love. Yet, I just can’t remember how I met him. It’s a strange feeling, but many of the people I’ve talked to have had the same experience. I don’t think Dean ever met anybody. Dean and I bonded over a mutual love for knowledge. When I think about him, the word “absorbent” comes to mind. He was constantly curious, which is why so many people felt so close to him. He was never running late or rushed; he always had time to listen to another story or ask another question—always absorbing, always enthusiastic.
BIGGER THAN LIFE AND DEATH: Dean Goodyear was a friend to many—and suddenly passed away March 11. Above courtesy of Ben Woods Films; below, courtesy of Life Designs.
One of my very favorite memories of Dean is from the Ultimate Brewing Championship (UBC) in 2017. I’m one of the directors of the Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance, and in 2017 we hosted our inaugural Cape Fear Craft Beer Week. We were nervous and excited and unsure how it was going to go. The UBC is a wrestlingthemed, blind-tasting beer festival that kicks off Craft Beer Week (see page 31). We ask for brewery representatives to dress up and pick a walk-on song to play in the background as we introduce them. We didn’t know what to expect. So there I was, March 24, 2017, in the parking lot at the UBC. I was on parking duty. I see the Bill’s Front Porch guys roll up—where Dean was working at the time. Good, I think to myself, another brewery is checking in. I go back to what I’m doing. I hear the Bill’s guys behind me, so I turn to greet them and there he is: WolverDean— a hulking vigilante in a red cape. I doubled over in laughter. “What are you!?” I asked. He took the classic superhero pose and, in Christian-Bale-Batman voice said, “WolverDean.” I hugged WolverDean and high-fived his mulleted jorts-wearing posse, Donnie Stone and Jim Deaton. It may seem inconsequential to some, but to me it sums up Dean perfectly—an enthusiastic participant. Wherever Dean went, he enthusiastically participated—whether at
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Wednesday night trivia at Cape Fear Wine & Beer, on a walk on the beach with his beloved fiancée Alice, or creating “The Good Beer Show” with his best friend, Ben. It’s my biggest takeaway from my too-short-but-soprecious time with Dean Goodyear: Be present. Participate. Listen. Give a shit.
perspective that Dean was just here for as long as he needed to be. He was here for a purpose, and when he served that purpose, he moved on. It’s an incredibly mature perspective for someone who has experienced such a great loss. And I’m not surprised because Dean had great taste in people.
Dean will be missed in every corner of this 20-sided-die of a town. He touched so many lives, from the beach to the river and everywhere in between. It’s difficult to grasp.
So many people have described Dean as “larger than life” and I think about him that way, too. He was a big person, both literally and figuratively. I’ve been thinking about what we mean when we say “larger than life.” I actually interpret it as “larger than death”—and so it’s really challenging when we’re met with the opposite. But it’s important to remember memories and living well are the way to immortality. In that way, in all of us, Dean will live on forever.
I got to talk to Alice at Cape Fear Wine & Beer last Wednesday, when Dean’s friends and loved ones met to celebrate his life during the time he normally would have hosted trivia. She and I leaned against the wall in the hallway to have a sweet, quiet moment together. She told me someone gave her the
GRUB & GUZZLE>>REVIEW
BITE, SIP, REPEAT:
Swooning over small plates and big pours from Second Glass
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BY: ROSA BIANCA
ook, I’m a beer-and-wings kind of chick. When it comes to my eating environment of choice, I typically lean toward a location where most of the patrons are wearing beat-up Chucks and there’s at least three types of fried things with cheese on the menu. But that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate an elegant restaurant that specializes in buttery beef tartare instead of bacon cheeseburgers and pinots over pale ales. If I was in the mood for an upgrade and could only choose one Wilmington wine bar, I would gladly swap out my Converse for chenin blanc at Second Glass. That being said, South Front District’s newest vino haven is a memorably sophisticated, immaculate urban eatery— but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep your Wilmington about you. Seriously, I went in leggings. Second Glass’ chic vibe has brought a breath of fresh air to our town’s dining scene. When it comes to cultured, attentive design, owner Celeste Glass (formerly of Fortunate Glass) is an expert. Her ability to ornately shape a space, select a wideranging and thoughtful array of wines, and employ an extraordinary staff is unmatched. I’ve been cheering her on from the sidelines for many years, knowing she brought, and would continue to bring, elaborate and eclectic establishments to our town. Though Fortunate Glass’ kitchen was, to put it nicely, quaint, Chef Ryan O’Janpa’s flavors were never limited. Now, in a fully functioning space at Second Glass, O’Janpa is truly able to stretch his culinary skills and put out even more focused cuisine (cheers to that, dude). The menu is made up of many small plates, as well as a few larger entrees and desserts. Glass built Second Glass from the ground up, and the building’s industrial architecture mimics the neighboring cargocontainer setup. Right by the entranceway: cozy outdoor furniture filled with folks clinking glasses. Speaking of glasses, let’s get into the booze. For beer nerds (raises hand), SG has an excellent and deliberate draft selection that spans several styles without being repetitive. Remember this is a polished restaurant, not a pub with cheese fries, so expect higher price tags (about $8 per pint)
RICH AND RUSTIC: Chef Ryan O’Janpa’s beef tartare and mussels in coconut, cilnatro and white wine are two small plates at the new Second Glass in South Front District that will titillate the palate tenfold. Photos by Tom Dorgan
and bottles and cans around $6. Also remember you’re paying for flawless service, fantastic food, and an upscale setting, so plan on pitching a few more pennies. Whether a newbie who just learned how to pronounce “sauvingnon blanc” or a seasoned drinker who can rattle off French Sancerres without batting an eye, SG’s staff is there to make it easier for everyone. They are experts who can lead diners toward something great with knowledge of a few palate preferences, so take advantage of it. I consider myself fairly well-versed in wine, but I wasn’t there to think. I was there to eat and drink. I sat solo at the bar and asked my server to guide me toward something crisp, minerally, and not sweet to kick off my dinner. She suggested a chardonnay, and though they’re not usually my first choice, one sip and I was sold. Knowing the artisan charcuterie board would be quite a spread, I opted for the pimento cheese instead. To my surprise, the pimento cheese was inexplicably airy and light. Was it whipped? Was it made with half cheddar, half clouds? I didn’t care. Hints of stone fruit from the wine balanced out the richness of the dip. Upon reading “water crackers,” I envisioned bland, stale boxed rounds. Oh, no. Second Glass’ were ethereal housemade crisps studded with coarse salt. The fluffy cheese loaded onto the thin, toasty crackers was a treat, but the pickled veggies were the home run. There were thin French string beans, golden and red beets, crimson onion strands, and what I will only refer to as “crack pickles.” These green circles were
sweet on the tongue with a mild acidic bite that wasn’t a face-smack of vinegar.
brought out the oceany flavors of the mussels. More, please.
Next up was the beef tartare: a lovely presentation featuring more colorful pickled veggies and a high-quality mountain of finely chopped meat, decorated with a golden egg yolk. Each tender scoop of the tartare piled onto thin, toasted crostini slices tasted like butter spiked with sharp onions. The tart, acidic veggies cut through the unctuous texture of the fatty meat so well I had to order extra crostini (not shy).
It was time for something heartier. Enter: noodles. I was intrigued by the words “handkerchief pasta,” but didn’t ask any questions. I like surprises. The menu described the sauce as pork ragu, which I knew would be rich and tomato-based. I expressed my inclinations toward big, bold, smack-you-in-themouth cabs, but also mentioned I wanted to try a new grape. My server immediately went to Copertino—an Italian varietal made with Negroamaro grapes. It was robust and tannic without being overpowering, and silky without being too smooth. The wine’s complexity was a masterful match for the deeply flavored ragu.
To get my greens in for the day, I ordered the lettuces with buttermilk, crumbs and cheddar. Basically, take a classic house salad with ranch, croutons and cheese and give it an “Encino Man”-style makeover. On the plate from the bottom up: a verdant, garlicky smear of creamy vinaigrette, tender mixed greens, glistening bread cubes and curly strands of sharp white cheddar. It was a decadent and satisfying dish disguised as a salad. Yes, please: always hide my salads. I had my heart set on the mussels with coconut, white wine and cilantro, and they lived up to every expectation I manifested in my mind. The dark shells were stacked upon each other in a drinkable broth infused with Asian flavors. I showered them with a generous amount of lime juice (there were four citrus wedges for the taking, after all) and each bite was a plump, exotic, delicate explosion. The rustic loaf served alongside was crackly on the outside, and spongy on the inside. It melted into the broth and soaked up every last drop. My server paired this with a crisp, bone-dry Muscadet, which
Inside the beautiful bowl: super-thin, delicate rectangular sheets of pasta folded on top of each other tangled with a slightly sweet, semi-savory meaty sauce, topped with woody pistachio dust and sharp cheese. The shredded pork was succulent and likely braised in an infusion of wine and herbs. I made it all gone. Ms. Glass has once again raised the bar, and I raise my glass to her.
DETAILS:
Second Glass
Tues.-Sat., 4 p.m. - midnight Sun.-Mon., 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. 1540 S. 2nd St., Unit 110 (910) 399-7486 secondglasswinebar.com
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A WARM WELCOME HOME: South Beach Grill reopens after hurricane hiatus
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JA: Dwayne Hickman has excellent credentials and came from the DC area. He’s worked with Wolfgang Puck and has cooked for three presidents. [He] and his family have moved to the Wilmington area now, and he absolutely loves the quality of life.
BY: FANNY SLATER
rom their famous crab nachos to the easy-going vacation vibe, South Beach Grill has been a Wrightsville Beach staple for over two decades. The sunlit patio gathers a medley of hungry hordes, including bros in body suits and executives in three-piece suits alike. Lumina Avenue just wouldn’t be the same without the signature blue awning hovering over flocks of cheerful, sandy-toed customers. When Hurricane Florence rocked the restaurant from the inside out last September, owners John and Elaine Andrews saw those visions flash before their eyes.
encore (e): I saw a photo on Facebook of your dining room just before opening night and it still looked like chaos! Did everyone work through the night to put everything back in place? John Andrews (JA): Almost! That was certainly the longest five months of my life. We really were hands-on 24/7 for the last couple of days before opening, but once it reached a certain point everything just came together. We did a lot of the unskilled labor ourselves while our general contractor did everything else. The whole process was incredibly
Our style is putting our spin on Southerninspired, locally sourced fare, and we’re going to keep our tried-and-true items while featuring Dwayne’s cuisine.
e: What was the feeling when e: What were some of the first orders that first customer stepped that came through the kitchen? Staples back through the doors? like the crab nachos? JA: Aside from a financial or Of course. And the grouper Linda and the business aspect, we’re in the hosSouthern fried pickles, and so on. Our chef pitality industry and that interaction jokingly said, “Is this all we’re going to sell todisappears when those customers night?!” aren’t there. Without the people, e: What would the crowd typically look there’s a big hole in your heart. Our passion is to entertain people, so like around this time of year since it’s not without that, it’s a tangible feeling even tourist season yet? of loss. JA: Our customers are a tapestry of people,
Though the task of rebuilding seemed daunting, the Andrews took the challenge as an opportunity to transform. Five months later and finally post-hiatus (much in thanks to hands-on help pouring in from the community), the eatery is back up and running with their arms and doors wide open. encore spoke with John to explore the South Beach journey through their grueling repairs to the moment the first plate of nachos hit the table post-hurricane.
ing some changes. We promoted our former head chef to general manager, and that’s when our new chef, Dwayne Hickman, came into the picture.
ANDREWS FAMILY: Emily, Elaine and John Andrews pose in front of their new bar, made from 300-year-old wood from Greenfield Lake, at their newly renovated South Beach Grill. Courtesy photo, South Beach Grill
hands-on. e: Did you lose a lot of staff between September and your re-opening date of February 24? JA: We did, unfortunately. We weren’t able to retain all the staff but about 80 percent came back. We also have a phenomenal new chef on board with us now! e: Tell us about him.
My wife and I have run South Beach Grill for 22 years, so this place is in our DNA. In the service industry, if you love what you do, you want to do what you love and do it well. When those doors flew open the first night and people from the community gathered to support us, we couldn’t have been happier. They even came in when we were renovating.
and when it’s warm outside, the patio will get busy. We feed everyone from surfers in board shorts to lawyers in ties.
e: Once summer hits, do you expect to be twice as busy since loyal vacationers who visit Wrightsville Beach every year likely read about (or saw on the news) that you were out of business for nearly six months?
e: Did any of your regulars pitch in durJA: We hope so! We swing a big wide ing the renovation? door open for everyone and it’s always our JA: An older woman, who’s part of the com- pleasure. Tourists are what make Wrightsmunity, called us when the construction began ville Beach what it is, but it’s a social place and said she wanted to come in with a broom. for the locals and we have a special place in She wanted to sweep the floors so she could our hearts for them. Like the farmer says, you have to make hay while the sun shines! be part of our cleaning process. True story! e: Tell me about those bomb crab nae: I read you decided to make some big changes—like a new bar top made out of chos. What’s the secret? a 300-year-old fallen tree from Greenfield JA: Those nachos were one of the first Lake. What else was updated? things we put on our menu. In the southeast, JA: Our builder found that red oak in some- you’re judged by your crab dip, so we wanted one’s garage and now—thanks to many coats to do something with a twist. Like I said— of oil—it’s an exposed-edge wood bar (with no that’s us! We take something standard and polyurethane). I took it upon myself to create give it a little flair. It’s a secret recipe, but I can a project for the area behind the bar, and my tell you we’ll never take it off the menu. signature was welding halved gas pipes for the shelving. I guess that one welding class at Cape Fear all those years ago finally paid off! South Beach Grill
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e: The restaurant itself is a landmark, and the menu follows suit. How much of the menu did you decide to overhaul with the reopen? Or did you keep it exactly the same so staple items wouldn’t be missed by regulars?
Sun.-Mon., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 100 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC (910) 256-4646 JA: We opened with the same menu under southbeachgrillwb.com
the advisement of the health department. In the future though, we are going to be mak-
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GRUB & GUZZLE>>FEATURE
CHEERS TO BEERS:
Third annual Cape Fear Craft Beer Week kicks off March 22 for 10 days of brew-inspired fun
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t can’t be denied: Wilmington really has brewed a noteworthy craft-beer scene. To date there are 16 breweries along our fair port city’s coast. Three years ago Jeremy Tomlinson, Joan Wilkerson and Caleb Churchwell founded the nonprofit Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance, made up of breweries, bottle shops and craft-beer businesses in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. The alliance works toward promoting member services and products, advocating for the local industry in government, as well as educating consumers about its growth and offerings. It also hosts educational seminars and series, like Grain to Glass, and provides scholarships for folks to attend the NC Craft Brewers Conference. Adding to the roundup, in 2016 the alliance launched its first-ever Cape Fear Craft Beer Week. Numerous events get underway throughout 10 days, from beer dinners to tap takeovers, to candy and beer tastings, to fundraisers and more. 2019’s Cape Fear Craft Beer Week takes place March 22-31, and will feature 25 breweries, 25 restaurants, multiple bottle shops and bars, plus food trucks to titillate all palates. “The curation process is the easiest part,” cofounder Wilkerson says of Beer Week. “Our members of the Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance are constantly hosting awesome events, so we just have to encourage them to keep doing what they’re doing. The alliance hosts four events, two of which are consumer-facing, and the other two are a service project and a mixer for our local legislators.” On Monday, March 25, alliance members will serve the community by doing a beach sweep with Surfrider Foundation. “It’s good for us as an industry to give back to the community that does so much for us,” Wilkerson tells. That night they’ll mingle with local legislators and public officials, to showcase how the craft-beer industry impacts our economy first-hand. The alliance hosts two events that open and close Cape Fear Craft Beer Week. The first is the Ultimate Brewing Championship on March 22 at Hannah Block USO/ Community Center. UBC pits local brewers against one another as they create unique flavors of brew, with each drawing one NC ingredient to use in the final product. Last
year’s winner, Wrightsville Beach Brewery, churned out a raspberry hibiscus Berliner Weisse, as voted on by attendees. Ingredients run the gamut to create unique flavor profiles, whether including Texas Pete, blueberries, sea salt, and the like. Yet, it’s not only about the winning flavor; it’s also about the winning flair—Ric Flair to be exact. Sticking with a WWE theme, UBC best sip gets an official winning belt and bragging rights for the year, while best dressed team is given the Ric Flair Award. “It’s really fun,” Wilkerson assures. “Last year Waterline won best dressed.”
located, so it’s a good pairing.]” On Saturday, March 23, as folks are going from pub to pub, 21-and-over drinkers can hop aboard the Port City Brew Bus for free, safe travel (tips for drivers welcomed). The bus will shuttle folks to the breweries in town from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “It’s really awe-inspiring to see the beer community rally for the week,” Wilkerson tells. “I’m getting goose bumps thinking about it.”
DETAILS: HEAVYWEUGHTS: The staff from Wrightsville Beach Brewery, including head brewer Kevin Zelnio, celebrate the 2018 UCB win. Photo by Brian Lantz Photography
More than 15 events continue throughout the week, with it culminating in the alliance’s Cape Fear Craft and Cuisine event, which pairs 25 restaurant with 25 breweries to serve delectable bites and sips at Airlie Gardens on March 30, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (full details to come in next week’s encore). Organizers, members and participants get a good workout planning and participating in so many events. It’s part of the allure of Cape Fear Craft Beer Week.
out there a little further, literally. Ogden’s pretty out there, [too, where Fermental is
Cape Fear Craft Beer Week
March 22-31 Full schedule: capefearcraftbeerweek.com
“When we find ourselves lamenting the long week, we have to remind ourselves we designed it, and the reason we did it this way is because we truly believe that there is so much to celebrate,” Wilkerson says. Quite a few happenings have her most excited, from the Gose Off at Waterline on March 26 (wherein Waterline staff goes head to head to make the tastiest Gose, and the public votes on the best), to Wrightsville Beach Brewery’s final oyster roast of the season (March 23). However, it’s the Flytrap tap takeover at Fermental on March 27 she is looking forward to. “I worked at Flytrap for almost three years,” Wilkerson tells. “I got to see Mike and Emily [Barlas] pour themselves into this tiny neighborhood brewery [on 4th Street]. They breathed life into a section of town that really needed it—and they identified it needed it. They’ve been so thoughtful and methodical about every step they’ve taken since day one, so it’s really exciting to see them putting themselves and their brand encore | march 20 - march 26, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 31
EXTRA>>FEATURE
INVESTING IN A HEALTHY GENERATION:
Sunday’s Broccoli Bash for NourishNC benefits Food Farmacy and other programs BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY
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n my former life as a research assistant, I recruited candidates for a pilot study focused on type 2 diabetes prevention. Candidates who were high risk of developing the disease, and considered pre-diabetic, were essentially “prescribed” a specific diet and exercise program (paid for by the study) to help patients lose weight and get out of pre-diabetic range. The idea: Prevention of diseases related to diet/exercise equals healthy humans down the road, who (ideally) aren’t paying to treat preventable diseases later. According to program director Katelyn Mattox, NourishNC’s Food Farmacy pilot is much of the same. “We’ve all known the age-old adage ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away,’” she says. “We know food is medicine, and you either fight or fuel disease by what you put in your body. . . . We know food-secure chil-
dren get sick less often, recover from illness faster, and perform better in school. We all have to be champions for kids, in order to fuel the future of a strong, healthy generation of future adults.” In some ways it seems like NourishNC is everywhere right now (in fact, I just volunteered for a snack pack event a couple of weeks ago). They’re nominated for encore’s readers’ choice Best Nonprofit. They have a brand new van “fighting The Hunger Monster,” which they were able to purchase from donations garnered at their annual gala (2019 is slated for September 21). Plus, several other established programs serve over 1,000 kids from 48 schools. Yet, food insecurity persists and is higher in New Hanover County (NHC) than the national average. In fact, one-in-four NHC kids may not know from where their next meals will come. Because children with limited access to a healthy diet are often affected by chronic illness, according to Vanessa Van Gilder, RN
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: NourishNC launches Food Farmacy pilot to supply nourishing foods to kids with limited access to healthy diets. Photo by Katelyn Mattox
and manager of Nunnelee Pediatric Specialty Clinic, providing healthy alternatives now is important for preventative future illness. NourishNC has partnered with Nunnelee to use the Food Farmacy program as a way for pediatricians to “prescribe” healthy food to kids they identify as food-insecure. “After administering the Hunger Vital Sign survey right in their offices,” Mattox explains, “children leave their appointment with a box of non-perishable items and a prescription to come to the [NourishNC] warehouse to pick up fresh fruits, veggies, meat and bread.” Private donations will fund NourishNC’s pilot program through June 2019. While they plan to seek out grants to continue the program beyond the summer, donations and proceeds from fundraisers, like Sunday’s Broccoli Bash at Tidal Creek, will help keep it going. “NourishNC couldn’t accomplish its mission to provide healthy food to hungry children, empowering them to succeed in the classroom and community, without the support of our donors, volunteers and the folks who spread the word about the programs we run,” Mattox praises. “It is because of the partnerships and collaboration with other community advocates we can help shed light on child hunger and get more of the community involved.” Organized by local artist and musician Mark “Mr. Mark” Herbert, the family-friendly shindig includes crafts for kids, games, raffles and
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performances by Broccoli Brothers Circus with Mr. Mark and other surprise guests. It’s free to attend, but donations are encouraged. All monies raised will help fund NourishNC’s Farmer’s MarKIDs, Pantry Pals and Food Farmacy, among others. “We are currently serving more kids on our Backpack Program than ever,” Mattox details. “Donations from amazing events like the one Mark Herbert and the Broccoli Brothers Circus are throwing are what allow us to fund and pilot new programs within New Hanover County and continue to be anywhere and everywhere kids need us!” As usual, folks can donate or bring nonperishable food for NourishNC; particularly from their “Most Wanted Items List” (available online). Folks should always avoid donating expired foods or junk food. “Cereal is a big need for us as we prepare to distribute food to all 1000-plus kids on our program over spring and summer breaks,” Mattox details. Folks can follow NourishNC on Facebook latest news or sign up for their newsletter at nourishnc.org.
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Broccoli Bash for NourishNC
Sunday, March 24, 12-4 p.m. Tidal Creek Co-op 5329 Oleander Dr., Ste. 100 Free • Monetary and canned food donations nourishnc.org
UPCOMING EVENTS: SATURDAY, MARCH 23 | 12 NOON Softball vs Towson
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 | 2:30 P.M. Softball vs Towson
SUNDAY, MARCH 24 | 12 NOON Softball vs Towson
MONDAY, MARCH 25 | 2:00 P.M.
Men’s Tennis vs South Carolina State
TUESDAY, MARCH 26 | 6:00 P.M. Baseball vs Coastal Carolina
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 | 3:00 P.M. Men’s Tennis vs Drexel
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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON
TO-DO CALENDAR
events
LAW ENFORCEMENT LUNCHEON Mar. 23, 11am: All classic cars welcome at the Battleship North Carolina parking lot, March 23, 2019. to leave by 11am for Jerome’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Shallotte. Police escorted parade will arrive in Shallotte approximately 11:30am. Any law enforcement personnel are invited to join us at Jerome’s after the parade for a free Thank You Luncheon. Parade participants pay for their own lunch. Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Rd. NE
BEER, BOURBON, BBQ FEST Mar. 23, noon: Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue, Bacon, and Bluegrass! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer and bourbon. VIP Whole Hog Session, 2pm - 6pm. The Shell, 14 Harnett St.
charity/fundraiser
WALK AND DOG DASH Mar. 23, 9am: Canines for Service 13th annual fundraiser is a chance for people and dogs to come together for a funfilled day. The Walk & Dog Dash has a 1.5 mile walk and fun run, fantastic vendors, food, professional photographs, activities for your pup, music, and more! Well-mannered and leashed dogs are welcome. 2019 Walk & Dog Dash T-Shirt, a bandanna and food from Cooper’s BBQ Heaven! Hugh MacRae Park, 314 Pine Grove Dr.
PAWS ON PARADE Mar. 23, 9am: New in 2019, the North Carolina Azalea Festival is partnering with paws4people® to create our first Paws on Parade, the Official Dog Party of the Azalea Festival! This is a doggy-fun day in the park, complete with a 5k, 1 Mile Fun Walk, a Canine Court Pageant, a puppy Kissing Booth, professional dog portraits, and more! Held at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, bring your family (including your four-legged, friendly, leashed family members) for a day filled with fun. Food and concessions will be available. This is a rain or shine event. Tickets are $10; children 10 and under are free. Registration in the 5k, 1 Mile Fun Walk, or Canine Court Pageant includes a Paws on Parade admission. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr. HIV/AIDS AWARENESS 5K RUN/WALK Mar. 23, 10am: #ThinkRedILM run/walk is like no other. It is a course of “Get the facts” about HIV/AIDS. Participants will have the opportunity to win grand prizes just for learning: winning at HIV Bingo, visiting vendor tables, entering raffles, and completing the pre-post surveys about HIV/AIDS Awareness. Yoga, music, dancing, kids’ games, poetry and gourmet cotton candy on hand. Get tested, spread the word about HIV/ AIDS prevention, share resource information, embrace our community, commemorate those who succumbed and stamp out stigma/discrimination! eventbrite.com/e/ thinkredilm-hiv-aids-awareness-runwalktickets-53169665902. Greenfield Lake, 302 Willard St. PIZZA PUTT Mar. 23, 6pm: It’s the adult’s turn to play! Bring your friends, play putt-putt, drink free beer, and eat pizza all at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Pizza Putt is one of the Children’s Museum’s annual fundraisers and all proceeds benefit the Museum. We compile Wilmington’s best local craft beer and pizza for attendees to experience. Pizza Putt gives you an excuse to enjoy some of life’s greatest pleasures all at the same time – Pizza, Beer, and Golf (well, it’s putt-putt but who’s checking)! Don’t miss this year’s Pizza Putt! Must be 21 years or older to participate. $30-$50. Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St. OYSTER ROAST Mar. 24, noon: Wilmington Cooperative School is holding its 4th annual oyster roast to benefit the school. The event will include a local art raffle, grill food, craft beer and live music by Brown Dirt Cowboys. $10 suggested donation. Palate, 1007 N 4th St.
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music OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee & tea for all performers! Mic is yours from 6 pm until about 8:45! Hosted by the always entertaining Bob Sarnataro, this open mic is a laid back, no pressure opportunity for performers of all kinds to stretch those creative muscles. All ages welcome. Tidal Creek Coop, 5329 Oleander Dr. JAZZ AT CAM 1st Thurs. through Apr, 6:30-8pm. Eightconcert series has individual seat sales are available for purchase: 910-395-5999. Enjoy dinner and drinks at the CAM Café (910777-2363) before or after the concert. Café reservations are always suggested and appreciated. Apr. 4, Brian Miller. Admission: CAM/CFJS Members: $12, Non-members: $20. Students with valid college ID: $10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. MARIA BREERY Mar. 22, 7:30pm: Maria Breery first attended Davidson College to study mathematics, and then studied voice at Temple University and the University of South Carolina where she performed as Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni) and Adina (L’elisir d’amore.) She is an active soprano in the Columbia, SC community, appearing with the Carolina Wind Symphony, Sandlapper Singers, Columbia Philharmonic Orchestra, and Palmetto Opera. Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Parkway CUZFEST VI Mar. 23, 4pn: Cuzfest VI is mostly about remembering Kevin “Casual Cuz” Davis by having his friends perform, gather and reconnect. We also raise money for upcoming guitar & drum students to receive instruments to pursue their dreams as Cuz did. $10 at the door. The Rusty Nail, 1310 South 5th Ave. NC BEACH MUSIC FEST NC Beach Music Festival at Greenfield Lake. Tickets also available with cash at either Redix location. General Admission, all ages. Kids 10 and under, free! Rain or shine. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr. LEAHY Mar. 24, 3pm: An incredible band made up of young people all under the age of 16 made up of brothers and sisters,Doug Leahy, wife Jennifer, and their gifted children keep the tradition alive through music, song, and dance. Fiddle and cello, French accordion and piano, singing and FrenchCanadian step-dancing combine for a show of exhilaration and virtuosity. Audiences across North America have been awed by the Leahy lineage for over three generations. Tickets: $44/$36/$15. www.thalianhall.org or 910-632-2285.
theatre/auditions STONES IN HIS POCKETS
Through Mar. 30, Fri./Sat. only: TheatreNOW dinner presents “Stones in His Pockets”— a comic tragedy followings Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn, who, like many in their small Irish town, are employed as film extras. Things get dodgy when a local teenager commits suicide after he is humiliated by a movie star. Two actors take on 15 characters. Dinner and a show with three-course meal, $48. Show-only option available, $20. theatrewilmington.com. Doors, 6pm; show, 7pm. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Mar. 21-25, 28-31, 7:30pm; Sundays, 3pm: Tennessee Williams’ one-act Southern Gothic tale of greed, scandal, manipulation, and cannibalism that haunts the Garden District of New Orleans is directed by Don Baker and stars Kitty Fitzgibbon. $28. Thalian Hall Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, 310 Chestnut St. www.thalianhall.org RUMORS: AN ELEGANT FARCE Through Mar. 24, 7:30pm and 3pm: Thalian Association presents the Neil Simon comedy, following several affluent couples in a posh suburban residence. They’re celebrating their hosts tenth anniversary; however, they discover there are no servants, the hostess is missing, and the host—the deputy mayor of NYC—has been shot. And so hijinks ensue when they try to conceal the evening’s events from the local police. Tickets: $20-$25. Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St. thalian.org JERSEY BOYS Mar. 20, 7:30pm: Jersey Boys is the inspiring rags-to-riches tale of The Four Seasons. When Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi met, they were just four New Jersey teens singing together under street lamps, scraping for gigs and money in their working-class neighborhood. They had a sound that nobody had ever heard, and the radio couldn’t get enough of it! As the quartet rises to international stardom, they celebrate the highs and endure the lows that come hand-in-hand with fame. Each member of the group takes a turn narrating events, illustrating how a ragtag group of guys from New Jersey—and their decadeslong friendships—became music history. Jersey Boys is a smash hit that showcases The Four Seasons most iconic hits and reveals the inspiring tale behind the music. It features such hits as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,””1963 (Oh What a Night).” Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St. capefearstage. com. UNCW STUDENT LAB: THE CAKE Mar. 21-23, 8pm: Mar. 24, 2pm: Della makes cakes, not judgment calls—those she leaves to her husband, Tim. But when the girl she helped raise comes back home to North Carolina to get married to another woman, Della’s life gets turned upside down. She can’t really make a cake for such a wedding, can she? For the first time in her life, Della has to think for herself. Students, $3. GA, $10. Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Parkway. uncw.edu/arts
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featuring four playwrights—Elizabeth Gordon (“BBQ&A”), Patrick Raynor (“Factions”), Susan M. Steadman (“Snowstorm”), and Don Wood (“Happy Mother’s Day”)—and 10 actors (Joshua Drew, Allen Crowell Jackson, Alfreda Marshburn, Jessica Morris, Katrina Seferyn, Jeremy Steadman, Cat Thomas, Jesslyn Wilson, Stan Washington and Joel Zuiker). Free, but donations accepted. Discussion led after the show with Dylan Patterson. portcityplaywrights.wordpress.com. Cape Fear Playhouse, home of Big Dawg Productions, 613 Castle St.
2017) and then beyond that time frame. This is the Raleigh-based artist’s first major solo exhibition. Closing reception: Friday, Mar. 22, 6-9 pm. Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri., 125. Wilma W. Daniels Gallery at CFCC, 200 Hanover St. LINE AND FORM Mar. 22, 6-9pm: Don’t miss the opportunity to see these two great North Carolina legacy artists - the father of Artsplosure and geometric colorist Bob Rankin of Raleigh paired with cubist color master Warren Dennis of Boone. Both gentlemen spent much of their lives teaching young people art, and as a result have left indelible marks on so many people and art in our state. On exhibit through April 20. New Elements Gallery, 217 N. Front St.
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE AUDITIONS! Auditions will be held at the Shuffler Center on Saturday, March 23rd from 1-6pm. Signups are limited to 20 per hour. Please feel free to give us a call with questions at 910-762-4234 or https://bit.ly/2D7ElRm for a show synopsis and character breakdowns. Lucille Shuffler Center, 2011 Carolina Beach Rd. SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH TheatreNOW hosts monthly Shakespeare brunch, abridged readings of one of the Bard’s classic plays. Next one is “Comedy of Errors,” Sun. Mar. 24, noon. $20 ($8 reading only). Reserved seating. Doors open at 11:30am. $5 of every ticket sold will go to a local Shakespeare educational outreach program. Brunch & dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket. Drinks and gratui”; May 19: “All’s Well That Ends Well”; June 16: “Hamlet”; June 21: “Mid-
CURIOSITIES: Now on display at Wilma Daniels Gallery is Kelly Sheppard Murray’s “Curiosities,” devised after the artist pledged to make a sculpture everyday from December 2016 through 2017. Closing reception is Friday. Photo courtesy of Wilma Daniels Gallery
summer Night’s Dream”; Aug. 18: “Romeo & Juliet”; Sept. 22: “Two Gentleman of Verona”; Oct. 27: “Richard III”; Nov. 17: “Winter’s Tale.” TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.
art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS Meet working artists, and see works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org ART OF STYLE W/ANN PARKS MCCRAY Wilmington painter Ann Parks McCray creates vivid, impasto oil paintings that are sometimes abstract and ethereal and other times she creates naturescapes or seascapes with sailboats materializing on the horizon. No matter the subject matter, there is an Ann Parks McCray that speaks to everyone. In this show we pair her work with different furniture vignettes, from modern to contemporary to mid century and beyond. New Elements Gallery, 271 N. Front St. KELLY SHEPPARD MURRAY LOCAL: art + ideas presents Kelly Sheppard Murray’s Curiosities Series (20162019), the biggest showing to date of the over 400 sculptures from this body of work. Murray’s Curiosities Series is the cumulative output of the artist’s plan to produce one sculpture a day for a year (December 2016-
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REFLECTIONS ON COLORISM Closes April 5. Exhibit investigates the history and trajectory of colorism—bias based on skin tone across races—through documentary and speculative works of art. The exhibit juxtaposes traditional, mainstream attitudes about complexion and other racialized features with imaginings of new narratives and alternative visions. It is curated by Dr. Sarah L. Webb, creator of Colorism Healing, and professor of creative writing at the University of Illinois Springfield. Because colorism is a form of degradation steeped in visual perception, engagement with visual art has been a necessary and fruitful evolution in the overall mission. Dr. Webb will discuss historical and contemporary imagery that has constituted colorism’s warped mirror and articulate how the exhibited artworks serve as speculative mirrors that offer alternative avenues of self-perception. CAB Art Gallery, 5270 Randall Pkwy. uncw.edu/ cabartgallery THE JOY OF PLEIN AIR “The Joy of Plein Air: Laurie Greenbaum Beitc” will be presented by Art in Bloom Gallery at Pinpoint Restaurant in partnership with Checker Cab Productions. For Wilmington based artist, Laurie Greenbaum Beitch, painting is about the process of capturing the atmosphere and colors of serene and magical places. In her work, Laurie tries to evoke a mood, to create a feeling of light and of atmosphere by experimenting with different materials and techniques. Each of her gorgeous, velvety pastels are painted en plein air (the act of painting outdoors) so that she stay true to the location’s beauty, tranquility, and fragility. The art exhibit continues through May 20, 2019. 114 Market Street TINY WORLDS Chelsea Lea’s “Tiny Worlds” on display at Waterline Brewery. This body of work explores imaginary places made inside cigar boxes. Larger than life sculptures surround these miniature dioramas. www.ChelseaLeaMetals.com. 721 Surry St. BRAYERS, BRUSHES & COLOR PENCILS New exhibit of printmaking and drawings by artist David Norris, presented by Art in Bloom in partnership with Checker Cab productions at Platypus and Gnome. David (BFA from ECUs’ School of Art) has begun a series of monoprints that combine print-
ing techniques with color pencils and lithograph crayons. They build on and compliment a long-standing series of regional cityscapes and landscapes done in watercolor and color pencil. He also works in other media ranging from black and white pen drawings to silverpoint, scrimshaw, linoleum block prints, and collage. 910-7699300 for dinner reservations. Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.
dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music. Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave. BABS MCDANCE CLASSES Group classes for all levels are designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers! We will begin the class with the basics and instruct you through a few exciting dance moves! Mondays, 7pm: Waltz All Levels • Mondays, 8pm: Argentine Tango • Tuesdays, 7pm, East Coast Swing, 7pm. • Tuesdays, 8pm, West Coast Swing. • Wednesdays, 7pm, Latin Variety Dances; 8pm: Country Western, all levels • Thursdays, 8pm: Shag Group Class: Levels 2 & 3. $10 per person, $15 per couple, $5 for military/students with ID. $5. Babs McDance Social Dance Club & Ballroom, 6782 Market St. WILMINGTON DANCE FESTIVAL Mar. 22, 7:30, Wilmington Dance Festival is the brain child of the creators at the Dance Cooperative in the wake of ending our relationship with the amazing North Carolina Dance Festival. This event is two evenings of evocative local dance art from brilliant local choreographers and their talented dancers. While the festival is predominantly modern/contemporary technique, this event is open to all styles of dance. Kenan Auditorium, 601 S College Rd.
film PLANETARIUM Mar. 23, 2pm: Experience the museum’s digital planetarium with a guided tour of tonight’s sky. Discover new and familiar constellations, explore Greek myths and discover the difference between the Equinox and a Solstice. (approx. 30 min.). Free for members or with general admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.
comedy OPEN MIC Wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.
11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.
GRUFF GOAT COMEDY First Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane. PRIMETIME COMEDY See some of NC’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue! This month’s talented performers: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St. LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW First Sat. ea. month is free show at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Come enjoy a night of laughs and find your Comedic Soulmate! 1414 S College Rd. LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! An interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St. DAREDEVIL IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE DareDevil Improv Classes teach you the fundamentals of the funny! Learn to be more spontaneous, trust your instincts, and create one-of-a-kind comedy with an ensemble! (And even if you’re not a “performer,” our classes are a great way to meet people and have a hella good time!) Details and sign-ups: daredevilimprov. com. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM Mar. 22-23, 7pm/9:30pm: Sean Patton is a comedian based in Los Angeles and New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and have since performed in comedy clubs across the US and Canada, as well as The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs Chicago, Just for Laughs Toronto, and Just for Laughs Montreal. He’s performed on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and Conan. 2013 also marked the release of his Comedy Central Half Hour. He’s appeared on IFC’S Maron, Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer and TruTV’s Those who can’t. deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St. AN EVENING WITH ARVIN MITCHELL Mar. 15, 7pm: Live Production Tech Club presents An Evening with Comedian Arvin Mitchell at the Wilson Center in downtown Wilmington, NC. Featured on Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand, Arvin has been nominated for NBC’s top comics on Stand Up for Diversity. (910) 362-7999 or tickets@capefearstage.com. Wilson Center, 703 North Third St.
museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM On exhibit: “A Time When Art Is Everywhere: teamLab,” an art collective and interdisciplinary group of programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians artists and
architects, creates digital artworks that bridge art, science, technology, design and the natural world. Designs are immersive interpretations deeply rooted in Japanese art, aesthetic and history. Through Sept. 8, 2019. CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun.,
CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have? Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures from fast food kids’ meals. Explore toy history in custom label books. Play, create, and imagine in Cape Fear Museum’s newest exhibit, PlayTime! Engage with museum educators in these short, drop-in programs. Activities change weekly and may include puzzles, games, blocks, and more. Adult participation is required. Fun for all ages! Free for members or with general admission • Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. Until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from late 1800s-early
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2000s. capefearmuseum.com. $8/adults, $7/seniors, college & military, $5/youth. CF Museum, 814 Market St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 yr. history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. \wbmuseum.com. WILMINGTON RR MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org. LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. BURGWIN-WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. TuesSat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-7620570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com. BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. www. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.
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A brief presentation about the live animals on display in the events center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Ages: 3 and up. First Wed. of every month. Cost: $1. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. LITTLE EXPLORERS Ages 2-5: Bring your kids to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. $3/participant. What Does a Tree Need? 3/28-29, 10-11am • Amazing Animal Acrobats, 4/11-12, 1011am • Homey Habitats, 4/25-26, 10-11am. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. LITTLE EXPLORERS OUT AND ABOUT Thursdays, 11am, free: Meet new friends in your community for fun hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Little Explorers Out and About: Mar 7: Color Science (at MLK Center, 401 South 8th St.) • Mar 14: Little Einsteins (at Hemenway Center, 507 McRae St.) • Mar 21: Water Worlds (at MLK Center) • Mar 28: Weather Wonders (at Hemenway Center. MLK Center, 401 South 8th St. CF MUSEUM LITTLE EXPLORERS Fridays and Saturdays, 10am, free. Meet your friends in the Museum for fun handson activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Mar 22 & 23: Water Worlds; Mar 29 & 30: Weather Wonders. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. NATURE IN A NUTSHELL Topics correlatw with the weekly Little Explorers program theme. Our nature themes will be brought to life through stories, songs, games, hikes, and other hands-on activities. Please dress for the weather(including closed-toe shoes) to be ready for outdoor fun! This is an extension of our current Little Explorers classes for those who would still like to sign up for these popular programs. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. $3/participant.. Wintery Wonders: 3/30, 4/13, 10-10:30am, ages 2-5, $3/person. Day-use area right of Picnic Shelter # 2. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. SPRING EGGVENTURE Apr. 18, 9am-noon: Join the eggcitement at Halyburton Park. Programs and activities for the day inclulde Animal Eggs, and Nests. Egglympics, Story time, and Spring Nature Hike. Space limited and pre-registration required. Egg Hunts will take place at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 for children age 2-3-4-5- and 6-9. Total 9 egg hunts. $5/participant. Deadline: 4/11. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. AZALEA FEST CHILDREN’S TEA March 24, 2-4pm: Azalea Festival Children’s Tea benefits Cape Fear Volunteer Center and its programming, which includes volunteer placement at non-profit
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GIVE BACK TUESDAYS! For every order of The Copper Penny’s109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich and Wilmington Brewing Company’s Penny Pale Ale sold on Tuesdays through March, $1.09 will be donated to the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. This partnership is made possible from The Copper Penny, Apple Annie’s Bakeshop and Wilmington Brewing Company.
The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra mission is to provide symphonic music at the highest possible degree of excellence, to provide performance opportunities for area musicians, and to provide cultural benefits to the Greater Cape Fear regional communities.
Vote For Us For Best Tour Of Wilmington 1. One ballot per person 2. A valid email address is required for each ballot 3. Voters may not vote for the same business in more than three categories 4. You must fill in at least 25 categories Also our Capt. John Wolfe is up for Best Writer One of our amazing musicians is up for best female musician ~ Jenny Pearson
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Full Moon Cruise Wednesday, March 20th • 6pm • $27
Sunset at 7:23pm ~ Moonrise at 7:10pm Join us for a 90 min cruise on the Cape Fear River under the moonlight. You will get the best of the best, the sun kissing the day goodbye and the mysterious moon rising. The full moon of March rises the same day as the vernal equinox—marking the start of spring! How fitting for what we call the “Full Worm Moon.” March also brings the final supermoon of 2019.
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Join us for a 1 1/2 hour birding excursion while enjoying a continental breakfast on board. You will have the expertise of 2 bird guides aboard to help you spot & identify the birds. Jill Peleuses of “Wild Bird & Garden Store”http://www.wildbirdgardeninc.com/ & Gretchen Schramm of Audobon will be on board to share their wealth of birding knowledge. With the large diversity of birds that call this home and a variety that are just passing thru, you will not be disappointed. Great way to start your Sunday.
agencies in Southeastern NC, Big Buddy, Hurricane Florence Volunteer Management, Kids Voting and all national days of service. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is Princess Tea at the Castle. Tickets, $35-$55, are at capefearvolunteercenter.org. The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tea is an enchanted experience, the Azalea Festival Princess and her court will be in attendance along with the Cape Fear Garden Club Belles. There will be special guest Princesses from far off lands, including former Miss North Carolina, Victoria Huggins. For the second year we are requesting the public to sponsor a little girl to attend the Tea for $50. With the donations the Cape Fear Volunteer Center will be offering at-risk girls from Communities In Schools and Big Buddy the opportunity to be attend the Tea for free as well as to receive shoes and dresses to wear to the event. www.signupgenius. com/go/20F094CADA72FA5FB6-azalea12. Coastline Conference Center, 501 Nutt St.
recreational WALK WITH A DOC Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA Midtown, George Anderson Dr. WB SCENIC TOURS Thurs., 10:30am: WB Scenic Tours birding boat cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek. Guided eco-cruises are educational boat tours designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. Topics explained during the boat ride will include: salt marsh function, wetland plants, and strong emphasis on shorebird/water bird ecology and identification. Birding tours are best when scheduled at low tide. â&#x20AC;˘ Sunset Tour of WB, Thurs., 5pm: Sunset with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours departs from the Blockade Runner Dock. Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunsetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also, from experience, this is the best time to sight dolphins in the bay. RSVP: 910-200-4002 or wbst3000@gmail.com. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd. HIKES AND BIRDING First Friday bird hikes, ages 5/up; free. 3/1, 4/5, 9-10:30am: Bird-watch around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Abby Nature Preserve, 3/21, 8am-noon, 16 and up, $10. â&#x20AC;˘ Holly Shelter Gamelands, 4/11, 8am-3pm, 16 and up, $10. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. CF ROLLER GIRLS DOUBLE HEADER Mar. 23, 5pm: Season opening bout!
Game 1: Cape Fear Roller Girls All-Stars vs Greensboro All-Stars. Game 2: Black Harrts vs Greensboro Counter Strike. capefearrollergirls.com. Presale tickets $11; adults $13. Ages 11-7, $6. Ages 6 and under, free. Seniors, Fire, EMS, PD, and active military $10 @ the door with ID. Afterparty at Tavern 14, 6309 Market St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4101520. Charity for this bout is A Safe Place who are a non profit organization focusing on prevention, advocacy, and restoration to assist victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic sex trafficking, asafeplacetogo.com. The Edge, 7207 Ogden Business Ln.
lectures/literary PRESERVATION NC CONFERENCE Mar. 20-22, 9am: Theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Preservation + Innovation.â&#x20AC;? This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference will take place March 20-22 at the Blockade Runner Resort and will explore the ways entrepreneurs, architects, builders, chefs, restaurateurs, brewers, and preservationists are establishing their new ideas in old buildings. Come network, learn, and be inspired by the creative ways innovation is shaping North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic landscape. There is an exciting slate of educational breakout sessions, keynote speakers, tours and a party with the beach as our backdrop! Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd. CHINAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DANGEROUS FUTURE Mar. 20, 5pm: Professor Ralph Thaxton from the Department of Political Science of Brandeis University, will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dangerous Future: Political Corruption & Political Instability in the PRC.â&#x20AC;? Author of Force and Contention in Contemporary China (Cambridge 2016) and Catastrophe and Contention in Rural China (Cambridge 2008). Free and open to the public. Randall Library Auditorium , 601 S College Rd.
classes/seminars ADULT CRAFTERNOONS New monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-7986371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. CRAFTEEN MINI GARDENS Crafty teens are invited for snacks and miniature garden making at Northeast Library. Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure there are enough seats and supplies, register on calendar, NHCLibrary.org. 910-798-6371. NHC NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
that shows the basics of iPhone repair in a controlled environment, so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about messing something up, or never putting it back together again. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go over the 5 tools required for any iPhone repair, prepare instructions for your specific model iPhone, then show you how to properly open it, replace the necessary components, check for water damage or other potential problems. Finally, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll show you how to reassemble, and properly test for functionality! Seating is limited. Lead Tech Service, 225 S Water St, Ste D. eadtechservice.com TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL ED Mar. 23, 9am-4pm 16 and up: Playful Pedagogy: Linda Kinney from the North Carolina Zoo for the Playful Pedagogy Workshop. This workshop is a part of the North Carolina Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Education Division. Children are losing their connection with nature and this workshop will teach you different ways to connect them with nature again. By connecting children with nature through play, we have a greater chance of affecting change in future adult consumers. Free! â&#x20AC;˘ Apr. 30, 9am-4pm, 16 and up: Alligators Workshop: Alligators and humans are both occupying the same habitat in Southeastern NC. Program will discuss the behavior and biology of alligators. We will begin at Halyburton Park and then venture to Lake Waccamaw State Park to observe alligators in the wild. This workshop is led by educator Becky Skiba of the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission. Cost: $10. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.
PRISON POETRY WORKSHOP Mar. 20, 10am-8pm: Working Narratives is kicking off National Poetry Month in April by posting poetry submissions from incarcerated writers on our social media sites every day for the remainder of the 2019 year, starting April 1st. This is an exciting new undertaking that we hope will engage the public more intimately with some of the work Prison Poetry Workshop is doing. Volunteers can help us 1) transcribe the handwritten submissions sent in by incarcerated writers, 2) provide feedback to the poets, and 3) read prison poetry for social media. Snacks, beverages, and lots and lots of letters of poetry to sort through! https://docs. google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6vr_bBww2EaZKbvyVCXBVGb3EVZFa_cn2GHcq45K5ZXRSsA/viewform?usp=sf_link. Wabi Sabi Warehouse, 19 N 9th St. F.A.T. CITY Mar. 21, 6pm: Free workshop examines the important process of understanding learning disabilities. F.A.T. stands for Frustration, Anxiety, and Tensionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what the participants experience. Workshop and video provide teachers, parents, caregivers, and siblings with the opportunity to actually experience the emotions and stresses children with learning disabilities face daily. By using simulations and contrived activities as models, the participants temporarily experience the frustration, anxiety, and tension that is the lifestyle of students with special needs. Registration is required. hillschoolofwilmington.org/news-
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events. Hill School of Wilmington, 3333 Jaeckle Dr., Ste. 140 RECLAIMING ALIVENESS YOGA Mar. 23, 9am-1pm; Mar. 24, 1-5pm: 2-Day workshop with Jill and Trey guiding an exploration of your own energy centers, also known as chakras. Learn how your own energy works as a mirror to help you calibrate your path, find your voice, and show up fully for your own life. Exploring chakras 1-4. Diving deep into the root, sacral, solar plexus & heart chakra. Chakras 4-7. Revisiting the heart, and then moving through the throat, third eye and crown chakra. $80. https:// m360.us/ddbd2. Wilmington Yoga, 5329 Oleander Dr., Ste 200 THE BODY NOW Mar. 23, 1pm: A rich and restorative workshop, guided by Alana Shaw, a facilitator with over 30 years of experience teaching in 25 cities in the US and Canada. In this fun and highly interactive workshop we will learn how to: reclaim a loving relationship to yourself, standing in the power of “yes”; breathe new life into your creative process; access a deeper understanding of body awareness; be a guide who builds loving, blame free, co-creative communities; and find more joy and ease in your life through meaningful community play. Suggested donation, $40, or pay what you can. The Studio Collective, 5629 Oleander Dr. AYURVEDIC RITUALS Mar. 23, 2pm: Using ancient Ayurvedic practices, we can let go of the heaviness and dullness that winter brings, and incor-
CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP Mar. 24, noon: Candle Making workshop hosted by 2 Chicks with Scents, who when combined have 8 years of candle making experience. Learn how to make a crystal soy candle with a choice of essential oil blend. 9 Oz Recycled Glass container with lid and a cedar wood wick, essential oil blend, soy wax, organic dried herbs and 2 crystals included. 2 Chicks With Scents Studio, 19 S 16th St.
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dents interested in becoming a teacher. Parents are welcome too! Both events will be held in the Education Building Atrium. Events will feature information about Watson’s undergraduate degree and licensure programs, a student panel discussion and a tour of our beautiful education building! Refreshments will be served and parking is free in the parking deck. RSVP at bit.ly/WatsonPreviewDay. UNCW Watson College of Education, 601 S. College Rd.
culinary FERMENTAL Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer styles. • www.fermental. net. 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St. FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS 3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples. PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln. AYCE OYSTER ROASTS AYCE Oyster Roast for $27.95 every Friday and Saturday from 4-10 pm. Add AYCE boiled and fried shrimp for an additional $9.95. Local oysters. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market Street. FREE WINE TASTING Sample some of the most delicious wines at SnS for free, with an optional $25 food pairing. Food pairings are designed specifically to go with each wine to bring out the fullest flavor of both. If you ever wanted to learn more about how to bring out the flavor of wine -n- food now you can experience a wonderful trip to flavor town. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7pm. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Place RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET Sat., 8am-1pm: Local farmers, growers, producers and artisans to sell their goods directly to consumers, to encourage and promote the use of locally-grown farm products and artisan offerings. Vegetables, herbs, plants, annuals, perennials, native plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, NC wines, dog treats, eggs, honey, goat cheeses, seafood, kombucha, meats, marina & fra diavolo sauce, smoothies and more. Artisan works of handmade jewelry, woodwork, silkscreen t-shirts & totes, photography, bath & body
products, pet accessories, pottery, drawings and more. North Water Street in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the beautiful Cape Fear River. No market on April 6, due to the Azalea Festival or October 5th due to Riverfest. www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org. END OF SEASON OYSTER ROAST Mar. 23, noon: Come help us wrap up oyster season in style! We’ll be featuring a variety of the freshest, most local oysters on the half shell, as well as steamed! Live music will be provided by David Dixon from 3pm to 6pm. See you there! Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.
tours CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St. LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390 INSIDER’S TOUR Explore the history of community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-reg. is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/GA or membership. CF Museum, 814 Market St. GHOST WALK 6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours, 6:30pm/8:30pm. Admission. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. hauntedwilmington.com BELLAMY MANSION Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St. MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast. This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecol-
ogy. Adult $45 Child $25 RSVP: 910-2004002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.
support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. Also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area. Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@ gmail.com. ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome. 910-763-8134 MS SUPPORT GROUP Those with MS, families and friends welcome. Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., 1st floor conference room, New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St., Wilmington (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital). Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne, 910-232-2033 or Burt, 910383-1368. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 S. 17th St. LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Meets third Saturday each month. Free; drop-ins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@ lupusnc.org (877) 849-8271, x1. lupusnc. org. NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)
During the coming weeks, everything that needs to happen will indeed happen, only if you surprise yourself on a regular basis. I hope you will place yourself in unpredictable situations where you won’t be able to rely on wellrehearsed responses. I trust you will regard innocence and curiosity and spontaneity as your superpowers. Your willingness to change your mind won’t be a mark of weakness but rather a sign of strength.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
In the animated kids’ film “Over the Hedge,” 10 talking animals come upon a massive, towering hedge they’ve never seen. The friendly group consists of a skunk, red squirrel, box turtle, two opossums, and five porcupines. The hedge perplexes and mystifies them. It makes them nervous. There’s nothing comparable to it in their previous experience. One of the porcupines says she would be less afraid of it if she just knew what it was called, whereupon the red squirrel suggests that from now on they refer to it as “Steve.” After that, they all feel better. I recommend you borrow their strategy in the coming weeks. If a Big Unknown arrives in your vicinity, dub it “Steve” or “Betty.”
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
I urge you to locate a metaphorical or very literal door that will give you access to a place that affords you more freedom and healing and support. Maybe you already know about the existence of this door—or maybe it’s not yet on your radar. Here’s advice from Clarissa Pinkola Éstes that might help. “If you have a deep scar, that is a door,” she writes. “If you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.”
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CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Musician Carole Kaye is the most famous bass guitarist you’ve never heard of. Over the course of five decades, she has plied her soulful talents on more than 10,000 recordings, including gems by Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Simon and Garfunkel, and the Beach Boys. Twenty-seven-time Grammy winner Quincy Jones has testified Kaye has written “some of the most beautiful themes [he’s] ever heard in [his] life” and that she “could do anything and leave men in the dust.” I trust this horoscope will expand the number of people who appreciate her. I also hope you’ll be inspired to become more active in spreading the word about the gifts you have to offer the world. It’s high time to make sure people know more of the beautiful truth about you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
“When you want happiness, what are you wanting?” asks aphorist Olivia Dresher. The repeat of an event that made you feel good in the past? A sweet adventure you’ve thought about but never actually experienced? Here’s a third possibility. Maybe happiness is a state you could feel no matter what your circumstances are; maybe you could learn how to relax into life exactly as it is, and feel glad about your destiny wherever it takes you. In my opinion, Leo, that third approach to happiness will be especially natural for you to foster in the coming weeks.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
There are old traditions in many cultures that pay special attention to the first brick or stone that is laid in the earth to initiate the construction of a future building. It’s called a cornerstone or foundation stone. All further work to create the new structure refers back to this original building block, and depends on it. I’m pleased to inform you now is a favorable phase to put your own metaphorical cornerstone in place, Virgo. You’re ready to begin erecting a structure or system that will serve you for years to come. Be sure you select the right place for it, as well as the best building materials.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Born under the sign of Libra, Ivan Kharchenko (1918–1989) was a military officer and engineer for the Soviet army. His specialty was disarming explosive devices before they detonated. Over the course of his career, he defused an estimated 50,000 bombs and mines. Let’s make him your patron saint for the coming weeks. Why? Because I suspect you will be able to summon a metaphorical version of his power: an extraordinary capacity to keep volatile situations from blowing up. You’ll be a virtuoso at waging peace and preventing strife.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
There was a time, less than a century ago, when pink was considered a masculine color and blue a feminine hue. In previous eras, many European men sported long hair, wore high heels, and favored clothes with floral patterns. Franklin D. Roosevelt, one of America’s most prominent 20th-century presidents, sometimes wore skirts and feather-bedecked hats as a child. With these facts as your keystone, and in accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you to experiment with your own gender expressions in the coming weeks. It’s prime time to have fun with the way you interpret what it means to be a man or woman—or any other gender you might consider yourself to be.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
According to estimates by population experts,
about 109 billion humans have been born on planet Earth over the millennia. Yet, I’m quite sure not a single other individual has been anything like you. You are absolutely unique, an unmatched treasure, a one-of-a-kind creation with your own special blend of qualities. In my prophetic view, you’re ready to fully acknowledge and celebrate these facts on a higher octave than ever before. It’s high time for you to own your deepest authenticity; to work with extra devotion to express your soul’s code; to unabashedly claim your idiosyncratic genius.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
We don’t know as much about European history between the sixth and ninth centuries as we do about other eras. Compared to the times that preceded and followed it, cultural and literary energies were low. Fewer records were kept. Governments were weaker and commerce was less vigorous, but historians don’t like to use the term “Dark Ages” to name that period. It brought many important developments and activities, such as improvements in farming techniques. In some ways, “Lost Ages” might be a more apropos descriptor. Now, let’s turn our attention to a metaphorically comparable phase of your own past, Capricorn: an era that’s a bit fuzzy in your memory; a phase about which your understanding is incomplete. I suspect the coming weeks will be an excellent time to revisit that part of your life, and see what new evidence and insights you can mine.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Why do some American libraries ban certain books and ensure they’re unavailable to local readers? The reasons may be because they feature profanity or include references to sex, drug use, the occult, atheism, and unusual political viewpoints. Marjane Satrapi’s “Persepolis” is one of the most frequently censored books. Others are Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” “Beloved,” by Toni Morrison, and “The Kite Runner,” by Khaled Hosseini. In my astrological opinion, these are exactly the kinds of books you should seek out in the coming weeks. I suggest you commune with a variety of art and ideas and influences that are controversial, provocative, and intriguing.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
At the age of 97, Piscean cartoonist Al Jaffee is still creating new material for the satirical “Mad” magazine, where he has worked since 1964. There was one 63-year stretch when his comic stylings appeared in all but one of “Mad”’s monthly issues. I nominate him to be your role model during the next four weeks. It’s a favorable time for you to access and express a high degree of tenacity, stamina, and consistency.
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