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artsy smartsy ..................8-21 8-10 theatre: Bethany Turner interviews director Tony Moore about Big Dawg’s latest show, Neil Simon’s “Rumors”; Shea Carver reviews City Stage’s “The Little Dog Laughed.”
12 art: Lauren Hodges talks whimsy and fantasy with Wendy Kowalski and Christy Rae.
13 gallery guide: Find out what exhibitions are hanging at local galleries.
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16-17 music: Sarah Crandall interviews Ron Pope about upcoming show at Soapbox; Bethany Turner gets the low down on bluegrass boys No Dollar Shoes.
18-21 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town.
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The Kennedy Rocker was designed by NC furniture icon, The P & P Chair Company, which was sold in the ‘90s. Courtesy photo
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in high school, I would spend hours fantasizing about my dream house and how I was going to decorate it. In college I longed for the period of time in life between student poverty and children, when I could have nice things and not have to worry about them being destroyed. I never attained that longed-for day and never really shopped for furniture. Jock has made most of the furniture in our house from steel and hardwoods, and the rest has been inherited from family members or picked up at thrift stores over the years. Living with a puppy hard in the teething stage, I have watched another “cabinet” of pressed particle board from a thrift store, originally a Target piece, disintegrate. Comparing it to the table Jock made for me from dumpster-dived teak flooring off-cuts, it is stunningly obvious to me the difference in the quality of the furniture made with good products and skill, over now ubiquitous pressed particle board and glue imitations.
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I started thinking about domestic furniture production, wondering if anyone still makes good quality furniture nearby? Furniture manufacturing has long been associated with North Carolina’s economy. In the 1880s we were known as the furniture capital of the world. But in the wellknown story, due to “globalization” (i.e. exporting jobs overseas), those days are gone. From “The North Carolina Furniture Cluster: The Microeconomics of Competitiveness” a study done by Harvard in 2009: “The general decline of manufacturing in the United States has had a major impact on North Carolina and its furniture cluster, which employed 90,000 people in the 1980s but today employs only 47,000. Since 2001, more than 200 furniture companies in North Carolina have closed. Presently, unemployment rates in the counties where the cluster is centered range from 13-15 percent.” It is an interesting history, beginning in the colonial period with necessity, the mother of all invention spurring the production of household items. However, by the 19th century, NC was building a recognizable furniture industry. One of the more interesting luminaries was a free black named “Thomas Day.” He owned a successful furniture plant and, according to the Encyclopedia of North Carolina, during the 1850s he invested in steam-powered production machinery, making his plant one of the first in the state of NC to do so. (The NC archives publishes an interesting biography about him that is available at independent bookstores.) During Reconstruction the re-establishment of
the furniture industry in NC bloomed. By 1900 more than 40 furniture factories were operating in the piedmont region of the state. By 1910 $8.5 million in furniture production was reported in North Carolina. One of NC’s most famous items topped the list: “The Kennedy Rocker”—so known because President Kennedy was photographed in one, owned several and gave many as gifts. From Kennedyrockers.com: “The P & P Chair Company rocker was first recommended by physician Janet Travell in 1955 to John F. Kennedy when he was a young senator from Massachusetts. He was suffering from lingering back problems from a war injury. She prescribed swimming and the use of a rocking chair as therapy to ease his pain. She believed that a rocking chair relieved tension in the lower back by keeping the muscles moving, contracting and relaxing. Kennedy bought his sturdy Appalachian oak rocker from P & P Chair Company.” In December 2008, P & P was purchased by Troutman Chair Company, of Troutman, NC. Troutman has operated in North Carolina since 1924. It was purchased by Jean & Champ Land in 1999. Their statement of purpose is really refreshing in this age of offshore furniture production: “In a time when a good deal of furniture manufacturing is being done overseas, the Lands feel a sense of pride in knowing that they are seeing to the continuation of a true Southern tradition; promoting rocking on the porch and manufacturing rockers the time honored quality way of old master craftsman. Right here in the U.S.A.”
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The Redneck Chronicles Timothy Walker, 48, was hospitalized in Burlington, N.C., in February after he fell off of an SUV while he was on top, holding down two mattresses for the driver, who apparently rounded a curve too fast. Three people were hospitalized in Bellevue, Wash., in January when their van stalled and then exploded as the ignition was re-engaged. They were carrying two gallons of gasoline in an open container and had been feeding the carburetor directly, through an opening in the engine housing (between the seats), as the van was in motion. (It was not reported why they were doing it that way.) Inexplicable Washington, D.C., resident Nicole Pugh, arriving at her polling station in November with the sole intention of casting a vote for mayor, noticed a line on the ballot asking her choice for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, even though no candidates were listed. On a lark and with no knowledge of the office, she wrote in her own name, and that evening was informed that she had been elected, 1-0, to an office that had been vacant, through apathy, for the previous 14 years. Though other Advisory Neighborhood Commission positions are contested and the candidates quite active, none is paid, and they work mostly via meetings. (However, having the title can garner press attention for example, for Brenda Speaks, commenting on the planned Walmart store, above.) When James Maynard arrived at the murder trial of his former long-time lover Fiona Adams, 24, in February at Britain’s Nottingham Crown Court, it was supposedly in support of Adams, who was contending that she did not recklessly start a fire that blazed out of control and took the lives of two of the couple’s three children. However, Maynard, in full view of a mob of reporters, was wearing a grotesque clown mask resembling the face of the character Pennywise in the Stephen King novel “It,” and he declined numerous opportunities to comment on why he was wearing it. (After a three-week trial, Adams was acquitted.) Least Competent Criminals Elusive Perps: Armed-robbery convict Edward Nathan Jr. escaped from a Florida work-release center in 1983 and, as “Claude Brooks” and other identities, managed to avoid police for the next 27 years, until he slipped up in December in Atlanta arrested after being caught urinating in public. He was returned to Florida and charged with escape. Accused thief Anthony Darwin, 30, who had successfully eluded authorities in Wisconsin since 2004, turned himself in to Sheriff Bob Spoden in Janesville in January, apparently only because he needs treatment for cancer. However, not wanting to pay for the expensive surgery, Spoden asked a judge to dismiss the arrest warrant and put Darwin back on the street. (Judge Alan Bates released Darwin for treatment, which will surely be paid for by the taxpayer, although perhaps not on the sheriff’s account.)
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age of five, my parents came home with a brand new car. It was an aquamarine Buick, driven directly from the lot to our driveway. Like any child, I thought I was entitled to ownership of everything my parents had. So, with a rock, I branded it in white, jagged scratches. I’d gotten as far as “BETHA” before my mom came around the corner and caught me. Naturally, I advised, “It wasn’t me!” And that was the first lie I remember telling. Despite my parents’ advice, I had to learn the hard way through my teenage years that lying is a guaranteed grounding, while honesty would likely get me out of the trouble I caused. As with any valuable life lesson, I eventually grew up and realized that candor is a virtue. ne day when i was at the tender
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Cast members (l. to r.) Brandy Jones, Pamela Grier and Kevin Wilson in ‘Rumors.’ Courtesy photo.
Neil Simon’s “Rumors” explores the moral fully and apparently successfully, given its long-standing run of over 500 productions. Written in 1988, the show opens to four aristocratic couples arriving at a 10th wedding anniversary party. The occasion is a celebration for the deputy mayor of New York City and his wife. However, quickly the party goes awry, as folks notice the servants and hostess are all missing, and the mayor has shot himself in the head. Given their swanky and stuffy status, the group decides there’s only one thing to do: lie. Their goal is to keep the night’s events hush-hush, especially in the face of police and media. The trouble follows when no character can keep track of who’s said what about whom, and the rumors take flight. “Rumors” is a farce, for sure, and pokes fun at the quirks of society. Big Dawg Productions presents the comedy, which opens this weekend at its headquarters on Castle Street, Cape Fear Playhouse. Attendees can expect a good laugh as director Tony Moore takes on the playwright’s “fast-paced storylines, out-of-this-world plots, unique characters and side-splitting one-liners.” Moore explains the characters in “Rumors” possess a certain idiosyncrasy that Simon exploits to create intense satire. Each member of the cast has a definitive opposite to play against. “You have the neurotic character, countered by the take-charge character,” Moore says. “The ultra-sensitive and naive characters balanced by the not-so-nice and know-it-all characters. The
mix of people at the party is very interesting and dynamic. [It] proves to be a perfect formula for this type of comedy.” Moore says the play keeps viewers guessing. Even though he knows exactly what will happen, he still finds it a riotous romp. “The characters are all hysterical in their own right, and the actors have worked very hard to bring them to life,” he asserts. “There have been numerous rehearsals where I have had to tell them to stop and take a break because tears were rolling down my face from laughing so hard.” The comic cast consists of Kevin Wilson and Brandy Jones, who play the first couple to arrive at the party. Chris Maxie and Pamela Grier pair off as the competitive couple, Lenny and Claire Ganz. The four other guests include Brandon Leatherman, Rhoda Gary, Daniel Marks and Amanda Young. The investigators on the scene are played by faux sleuths Richard Eisen and Erika Hendrix. “The caliber of talent among these actors is unbelievable,” Moore compliments. “They have that natural comedic ability, which is exactly what I was looking for.” Aside from a rollicking night out, “Rumors” offers its audience a flamboyant display of the ageold adage: “Honesty is the best policy.” “This play exponentially expounds on the need to tell the truth up front,” Moore says, “no matter how scary, no matter what the cost.” The show opens March 24th and runs through April 3rd.
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Tell and Prop 8 encompasses furious talk and political mire, “The Little Dog Laughed” makes its point well, addressing the hidden truths and prejudices about sexuality with bold and brash humor. Even though it’s taboo in many societal circles to be out and proud, it’s shocking to believe that truth negatively affects the most liberal of them all: Hollywood. Still, with quippy dialogue carrying “Little Dog,” the show manages to be as slow as societal acceptance that love between the same genders can be as real and natural as between man and woman. Based around the shallow pomposity of Hollywood’s “rights” and “wrongs,” in-thecloset actor Mitchell (Adam Poole) is compelled by his agent Diane (Barbara Weetman) to keep a straight public persona as to not undermine and destroy his inevitable heightened stardom. After all, according to Diane, Hollywood straight actors can score an Oscar for playing gay, but give the same role to someone who’s gay and it’s “just bragging.” Keeping Mitchell “straight” seems doable—until he meets Alex (Henry Philip Blanton), a rent boy he calls to keep him company in a NY hotel one night after an awards ceremony. Each explores his homosexual desires behind a veil of denial: Mitchell expressing, “I am just curious!” and Alex suppressing it with live-in “girlfriend” Ellen (Morganna Bridgers). Eventually, love festers a more compelling idea of life’s happiness—which, in Diane’s agenteering world, is only career suicide. Written by Douglas Carter Beane in 2006, “The Little Dog Laughed” was nominated for the 2007 Tony for Best Play and won Best Actress for the role of Diane, played by Julie White during its premiere off-Broadway. Hands down, Diane is the savior of “Little Dog,” single-handedly carrying its juice and intrigue. Locally, there is no one better suited to harness the play on her shoulders other
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than Barbara Weetman. Weetman’s Diane is likable only in an absolute cunning fashion. She’s cut-throat, quick-witted and manipulating, making her a business woman suited to Tinsel Town’s industry of game players. Therein lies the main problem—or reality—of “Little Dog.” Everything in it is a game, all centered around one idea: Should one give up his true self and integirty for a public life and future celebrity success? To be surrounded by such a heavy assessment, it all seems rather cursory in the end. Adam Poole as Mitchell is handsome and suave in his role. Poole gives Mitchell enough likability to understand his quandary but not enough to be empathetic toward his plight. It’s easy to say the actor could’ve done this or that, but the real issue lies within the writing itself. Not enough emotive sustenance comes from Beane’s protagonist. Wherein most of us who really care about having it all don’t waiver our personal honor to get it, here the outcome is only a comedy (tragedy?) of drastic errors. Where Poole shines most is in every scene with Weetman. Their chemistry gels. In fact, Barbara Weetman can enliven any cast. She does well bringing to life many of the shortfalls of the play, thanks to the va-va-voom she interjects in every witty remark (“A writer with the final cut? I’d rather give firearms to small chil-
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dren!”) and swooping problem-solving cleanups. Without a doubt, the theater erupted in laughter upon her every entry and exit. She’s seductive with everyone in the cast but mostly with Poole, making their scenes enjoyable. The same can’t be said about Poole and Blanton, whose relationship should have the most passion in the play. Though Blanton successfully portrays a young and naïve twentysomething, with a work ethic to be oddly admired, he doesn’t bring enough spark to fill out Alex. He’s missing a magnetism that needs to compel someone, especially a movie star, to drop everything for commitment. Or maybe that’s just my naiveté coming through. I suppose the opposite can be said, too: Love is blind. Though subtlety sometimes works to build a character, it’s simply hard to stack up against the charisma of Weetman’s Diane. Even the full frontal nudity scene—which I give kudos to both Blanton and Poole for exploring—doesn’t produce enough fervor to believe the two men’s tour-de-force affection. What Blanton does do well is play Alex with an inherent knowing that he deserves contentment in life—something that proves a mature growth spurt from the start of the play. Still, it doesn’t come across as whole, and the lack of believability fails the audience in buying into any “relationship” playing out before them. Moreso, it doesn’t produce enough depth to make them care.
Morganna Bridgers as Ellen, Alex’s onand-off-again girlfriend, is snotty and ostentatious—”a party girl,” according to Diane, whose values run as deep as the credit card limit from her next sugar daddy. Her “real” love, Alex, has grown from a high-school bond she can’t sever. Bridgers gives Ellen a hip mien, surfaced by fashionable appearance and pretentious talk. She doesn’t define herself other than reveling in total degradation. Bridgers nails this role, with every eye roll, exaggerated enunciation and crimped facial expression. Underlying issues attempt to run deep among the whole cast, but Beane only lightly includes the real meat of them amongst trivial talk. Was Alex first seduced by his stepfather? We don’t know because he’s too concerned with distracting the issue. Is Ellen’s nagging mother a trademark to her self-loathe? Dunno, Beane only gives us face-value scenarios of her gold-digging behavior. Does Diane’s own hidden sexuality create the need to hide Mitchell’s? Again, we’re too inundated by her how-to guide narration on obtaining power in Hollywood (apparently, just order a Cobb salad with everything on the side). The upswing of the show comes from the professionalism of its minimalistic but appropriate set design and the fluidity of movement between scenes. All is handled with easeful care and attention. Without a doubt, “The Little Dog Laughed” produces many chuckles from Beane’s adept hand at creating flamboyant conversation. But in the end, the show fusses over characters who lack true power: integrity. Personally, I don’t think that’s something to hide behind.
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art show built for two: Christy Rae and Wendy Kowalski talk to encore about new exhibit
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once said, “The attraction of the virtuoso for the public is very like that of the circus for the crowd. There is always the hope that something dangerous will happen.” That sentiment will not only be echoed but combined at Porters Neck Yoga and Spa this week, as a pair of like-minded artists bring spectacle and whimsy to their new art show. On the schedule for the grand opening is a collection of fantasy paintings, a host of steampunk photography and even a fire dancer to bring home that absurdist fun. Wendy Kowalski and Christy Rae sat down to talk about the show, their history as friends and colleagues, and how they continue to inspire each other. encore: How did the idea for ‘Riding Tandem’ come about? Wendy Kowalski (WK): Initially, I met a couple who got married based on their ability to compete in tandem bike races. Riding tandem is no easy task because of the tremendous trust exuded by the back rider and the intuitive communication that takes place between rides to
others’ lives and work. I will create a photo shoot that is inspired by one of Wendy’s paintings, and she will use a random photo of mine from an event to make that painting happen.
s by Lauren Hodge Riding Tandem ga and Spa Porters Neck Yo reet 8044 Market St . 5th • 6 - 9 p.m Friday, March 2 kyogaspa.com www.portersnec achieve velocity. This fascination with bikes expanded with the mutant bikes at Burning Man and the concept of tandem. My work is the direct result of working in tandem with DJs and musicians, and I have been inspired by Christy Rae’s photography of our tribe of friends. That was the impetus of all my circus work. The photographs were initially of night-clubbing and expanded to street performers and most recently aerial silk acrobats and circus arts, such as trapeze and acro yogo. My work does not exist without the trappings of tandem inspiration. e: Christy, how did you get involved? Christy Rae (CR): Wendy approached me at
STEAMPUNKERY: Christy Rae’s photos will be on display along with paintings by Wendy Kowalski at Porters Neck Yoga.
the end of last year about the concept. Because of how our art and lives are already so ‘tandem,’ it seemed perfect. It’s been so long since we have displayed our art together; yet, when I go to a show of Wendy’s, I will always see a figure in her paintings that is twisted or positioned just so and often know exactly which photograph of mine she pulled it from. e: What is the general theme here? WK: Transformative! It’s a courageous act of transforming our lives into art!
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CR: Things in tandem—moving and working together, in motion, pulling and fueling the whole thing with the results of it all being magic and art! e: How does your art differ? CR: Wendy is a painter, and I am a photographer. But it’s not as simple as paint versus photo because we take such strong cues from each
e: Tell me how you two met. CR: I have known and been inspired by Wendy for over 10 years! I saw her first painting, ‘Lost Object Found,’ at an art show in Chapel Hill, and thought it was the most amazing piece of art ever. I was impressed by her brilliant mind and use of the random to create art that I just knew I had to keep her forever and ever! We quickly evolved into a dynamic tandem even then, doing ‘Shake and Bake’ galleries. Oh, the days! Fun, random art events all around the Triangle area! But this is the first show we have taken on since those days so long ago. e: What do you have planned for the show? WK: A fire-spinning performance by Burning Man award-winning spinner, the Amazing M.A.R.K., who is part of our circle of friends. Also some acro yoga demonstrations and a new installation of my paintings called ‘The Wilderness.’ e: What will that entail? WK: It’s a room of paintings, sculpture and sound—my take on a dawning consciousness and the most visionary art I have ever done! It took a lot of trust to paint these pieces without my eye glasses or contacts. Christy urged me to just put the music on and do what I do. It was a voice in my head at times. Ultimately, trusting in art means giving ourselves permission to cross dimensions. The work is a dawn over lotus plants, co-mingling with jelly fish and stilt-walkers peddling a high-top bike. It is water, air and light—an external hallucination, perhaps, or just the inevitable consciousness shift that air, water, and us are all one.
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14712 Hwy. 17 N. • (910) 270-5180 Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm, or by appt. Hampstead, NC “Beautiful; lots of variety.” “Love the place.” “Beautiful art work.” “Very nice.” “Art rocks your socks, and you know that.” These are just what a few customers had to say about Hampstead Art Gallery. Come and tell us what you thank. Affordable prices on prints and originals. Local artists with various styles and taste are just excited about having the opportunity to share their work with all art lovers. Our artists offer different sizes from what we have on display and low rates on commissioned work. Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming Expos and Open House. Hampstead Art Gallery is located in Hampstead on the corner of Factory Road next to CVS Pharmacy.
Caffe Phoenix 35 N. Front Street (910) 343-1395 Monday-Saturday: 11:30am - 10pm Sunday Brunch: 11:30am - 4pm Currently exhibiting oil painting by Sarah Rushing which feature colorful local landmarks and area observations. The show will run through April 3rd.
New Elements Gallery 216 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm or by appointment www.newelementsgallery.com
Join us on Friday, March 25th for our exhibition, “Places Near & Far” from 6 until 9 p.m. Enjoy images of both exotic and familiar destinations with our group exhibition exploring the theme of travel. Artists represented in the exhibition include Martha Bringhurst, Fred Budin, Todd Carignan, Warren Dennis, Kyle Highsmith, and Catherine C. Martin.
Sunset River Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues- Sat. 10am-5pm Closed Mon. in winter sunsetrivermarketplace.com myspace.comsunsetrivermarketplace This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, N.C., features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisan-crafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee With the Author series are also offered on-site.
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added dimension: The NC Black Film Festival celebrates its 10th year
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honda bellamy is a well-known
name around Wilmington. An avid arts supporter, whose time has been creatively spent on the Cameron Art Museum’s arts board, as well as co-chair of the Mayor’s Task Force on Arts and Cultural Affairs, Bellamy continues leaving an indelible mark on our port city. A stage actor for local and regional production houses, as well as producer of many one-woman shows, taking the spotlight isn’t an intimidating factor in Bellamy’s world. In fact, she shines it brightly back on what Wilmington offers its residents. She fights for its inclusion among prominent arts cities, currently even serving the steering committee convened by the North Carolina Arts Council to re-establish an arts council in New Hanover County. It only makes sense for Bellamy to also be one of the founding members of the Black Arts Alliance. “We were founded in 1998 by a group of local artists, including accomplished musician Grenoldo Frazier, actor/storyteller Maxwell Paige and me,� Bellamy tells encore. “We were gathered to celebrate my 35th birthday and talked about how Wilmington was teem-
by Shea Carver stival NC Black Film Fe March 24 - 27 . screening or Tickets: $5 ind ass $25 weekend p annah Block USO Screen Gems, H atre, Cameron Community The Art Museum liance.org www.blackar tsal ing with black talent in all disciplines.� They focused on collaborating with others to help produce quality programming in local museums, at colleges, within organizations and groups. Among their joint efforts, they enlivened support from Cameron Art Museum, Cape Fear Museum, UNCW, CFCC, WHQR, Wilmington Chamber Society and Cape Fear Jazz Society. It wasn’t until 2000 that the NC Black Film Festival, then known as Cine Noir, became the topic of discussion. “We had a deep appreciation for film,� Bellamy says. “We began a film series that
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screened films every other month, culminating with a restrospective of black films from the 20th century. As part of the retrospective, we invited director Haile Gerima, whose critically acclaimed feature ‘Sankofa’ was being screened. We didn’t realize at the time that he had first come to Wilmington as a graduate student to document the Wilmington 10 experience. Having him here to dialogue with the community about his work added another dimension and fueled our desire to bring in filmmakers.� Considering Wilmington’s reputable film community, including the celebrated independent film festival Cucalorus, they wanted the North Carolina Black Film Festival (NCBFF) to focus on an supporting and cultivating a stronger artistic backbone within the African American community. Ten years later, it continues going strong. The four-day jury festival has welcomed a plethora of artists, including award-winning director Anthony Hemingway, director Giancarlo Esposito, and stuntwoman April Weeden-Washington in years past. “Each year has its own flavor,� Bellamy says. “Our first big major coup was ‘Standing in the Shadows of Motown,’ the film’s first public screening after its Grammy win.� The NCBFF has screened Danny Glover’s “Honeydripper� and last year’s “Black Dynamite,� by North Carolina native Scott Sanders, winner of the Distinguished Filmmaker award. The 2011 event will feature animations (“Kirikou & the Sorceress�), dramas (“The Human Web�) and documentaries (“Ghetto Physics�), as well as shorts (“Punch Me�). “We have strong blocks of shorts and documentaries and several great features, including ‘Scorn,’ by North Carolina filmmaker Nick Dalmacy,� she continues. The festival also offers programs and even crowns Emerging Filmmaker Honorees,
which will go to Charlotte sisters Tajiya, Keita and Saba (last names withheld), who started filmmaking as a hobby to amuse friends and family. Now the 13-, 17-, and 21-year-olds have crafted their own animation flick, drawing the characters, devising the script and even scoring the movie, along with producing and directing. Annually, the film festival’s screening process is carefully crafted to ensure the bill remains varied and appealing. Bellamy works closely with programmer Brandon Hickman (DJ for Coast 97.3) for content and production value. “The top films in each genre are awarded $500 cash prizes,� Bellamy says. “We accept films year-round, and we’ll post next year’s application on our website shortly after the March 2011 festival.� Other events taking place during the NCBFF include a “Red Carpet Event for Youth,� allowing ages 18 and under free entry to watch age-appropriate screenings. “We’ll also have a photographer on hand to take pictures of youth who want to ‘glam it up’ for the red carpet event,� Bellamy says. CAM will host the opening night reception on the 24th, from 6 to 7 p.m., which is open to the public for free. During the mixer, attendees are encouraged to walk through two exhibits celebrating African American culture: “Remembering BIG,� which showcases the work of the late Allen D. Carter, a.k.a. Big Al or Big, and “From Heart to Hand—AfricanAmerican Quilts from the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.� “Many local artists, myself included, have had wonderfully rich experiences through our associations with other arts organizations,� Bellamy says. “It’s my hope that we can continue to foster those relationships while providing a platform for the uniquely African American experience.�
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loss of impact: ‘Battle: Los Angeles’ dwells in relentless action, uninteresting predictability
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he alien invasion film has been
done a number of different ways. There’s the giant, sprawling special effects-laden monstrosities that focus on the massive scope of the event, like “Independence Day.” Then there’s the smaller, more personal stories, like Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds,” “Signs” and the recent remake of “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” “Battle: Los Angeles” takes a different approach to the alien-invasion movie by shifting the focus to a detail of marines trying to save lives during an extra-terrestrial attack. The concept seems so simple, I was actually amazed I hadn’t seen it before. Most alien-invasion movies have some kind of military component, but it’s always the president, the secretary of defense or a cabinet of four-star generals calling the shots. You know the drill: A bunch of guys in green uniforms, ribbons and accommodations pinned to their jackets, standing in front of a row of computer monitors detailing a global attack. They shout out orders with a gravely voice and always make recommendations that involve nuking the vast majority of the free world. Rarely do we see a “war of the worlds” scenario focusing on the enlisted men who make up the first line of defense. In concept, I found “Battle: Los Angeles” to be intriguing. It combines the kind of hard, brutal urban combat found in a movie like “Black Hawk Down” but replaces nameless, faceless terrorists with nameless, faceless alien antagonists. The end product is a brutal, relentless assault on the senses and is completely ridiculous, thanks to a screenplay generated by some kind of word processor that only writes cliché. I understand that some movies cover similar territory. We can’t expect to get a movie about alien invaders without using some of the same basic concepts. To that end, a movie can’t be made about the military without taking some of the same turns. But when combining the two incredibly clichéd story types, there needs to be an effort made to deviate from the standard fare. There isn’t a character in “Battle: Los Angeles” that hasn’t been ripped from some other thinly written war movie. Aaron Eckhart makes an admirable attempt to bring emotional weight to the predictable role of Staff Sergeant Michael Nantz. Sergeant Nantz is just days away from retiring after a tragic tour of duty, resulting in the loss of his men. His plans are sidetracked when alien invaders begin marching onto the beaches in Santa
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CAMO ATTACK: Aaron Eckhart plays a staff sergeant in ‘Battle: Los Angeles,’ the latest alien-invasion movie onscreen. Courtesy photo.
Monica and start causing a ruckus. This isn’t the typical alien armada—no big ships with giant lasers that can level a city with a zap. No 50-story mechanical robots marching through the streets. Instead, we get an alien commando group with a lot of firepower. The end result is a close encounter of the loud kind. Those who enjoy the sound of people yelling and machine guns being fired will find this pure pornography. Since we’re dealing with cliché, I’ll go with one of my own: the video game comparison. It’s impossible to not see the impact of video games in the new generation of filmmakers. Watching “Battle: Los Angeles” is like a video game without the controller. The feeling is familiar; like handling the controller. I lost count at the number of first-person, POV shots presented through the scope of a rifle. At one point I was convinced the movie was directed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The video game comparison isn’t just a visual one but is appropriate in regards to story and pace. There’s a level-based men-
tality to the film. The characters are given a quick mission briefing, and then the action unfolds until finally reaching the end of the level, allowing a few minutes to establish the next shoot-out set piece. The action is relentless, almost to a point where it completely loses any impact. The characters are so generic that their deaths are meaningless.
I didn’t hate “Battle: Los Angeles,” but I didn’t care a thing for it. The whole movie plays like an Internet fan film or special-effects demo from a company trying to drum up work. They take a novel concept and spin it into a 90-minute action sequence, pausing only long enough to deliver some exceptionally awful dialogue. It makes no effort to be anything original. Instead, it mashes up the two movies into something utterly predictable and ultimately uninteresting.
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(pictured) 3/28-30: “Another Year” tells the story of a married couple who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years and are surrounded over the course of the four seasons of one average year by friends, colleagues, and family who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness. Starring Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen. 129 Minutes. Rated: PG13 for some language. Showing 3/23: “Rabbit Hole,” starring Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, and Dianne Wiest, Becca and Howie Corbett (Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart) are returning to their everyday existence in the wake of a shocking, sudden loss. Yet, the couple keeps trying to find their way back to a life that still holds the potential for beauty, laughter and happiness. 92 min. Rated: PG13 for mature thematic material, some drug use and language.
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keeping the faith: Ron Pope relies on fan loyalty to promote music
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into a room, hand him a microphone, sit back, and watch the audience react. The mesmerizing words that softly pour out of his mouth are powerful enough to silence even the loudest crowds at any given venue. Currently touring in support of his latest release, “Whatever It Takes,” the Georgia native will sweep fans off their feet at the Soapbox on March 28. Pope’s first single alone, “A Drop In The Ocean” earned over 7 millions hits on YouTube and thousands of iTunes downloads. For anyone who has yet to hear his music, the beauty embedded so deeply within his infectious sound is difficult to describe. John Mayer and Gavin DeGraw fans can appreciate Pope’s ability to gracefully transcend the genres of both acoustic and soul with perfectly tuned, gentle vocals that are filled with romantic, but somehow not cheesy-sounding lyrics. However, Pope did not intend on playing the part of a soft, sensitive musician. “I never really wanted to be a solo artist,” he says. “I always wanted to be playing lead guitar and fronting a band. I never
all by Sarah Crand Ron Pope ro-Lounge Soapbox Laund reet 255 N. Front St v/$12 day of Tickets: $10 ad . Doors at 8 p.m h Berkman and Also on bill: Zac Ari Herstand wanted to be sitting down, playing the piano and crying. I really wanted to be like Jimi Hendrix. I think my new record points in that direction a lot more, and you see that I’m an actual musician.” While attending college at Rutgers University in New Jersey on a baseball scholarship, a physical injury compelled Pope to transfer to NYU where he joined a songwriter’s club. It was there that he met one of his best friends, Zach Berkman, now a musician as well. Together, they formed a band called The District. After a couple of albums and tours, Pope decided to release a solo acous-
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GRASSROOTS GROWTH: Ron Pope’s rise to fame is dictated by nothing shy of hard work and loyal listenership. He plays the Soapbox this week. Courtesy photo.
tic EP in 2005. “My acoustic stuff started to blow up in 2007,” he says. “I started getting 100 plays a day [online], and then 1,000 plays a day, and then a few days later, 5,000, and then a few weeks later, 50,000 on MySpace.” It’s evident to any listener that a lot of time and dedication went into creating and perfecting “Whatever It Takes.” Pope and his band first wrote and played demo versions of about 75 songs. Adding greater credibility to the album is Pearl Jam drummer Matt Chamberlain, who plays throughout its entirety. “For me, this is probably the most
important album of my career up to this point,” Pope says. “I think we struck a good balance where I kind of showcased all the things I wanted to do and the things people expected of me, as well as pushed the boundaries. We’ve learned to be really self-sufficient and kind of figure out how to get stuff done on our own. With this record, we took it very seriously that we were going to do this outside of the system.” Consisting of 11 songs, and one instrumental, the outcome is uplifting. It contains fast-paced, electric tracks like “I Believe,” which fit in with the slower, sweet love songs like “Our Song” and the acoustic “Tightrope.” Pope credits his rise in popularity to the grassroots movement of his fans. In 2008, his music began to sell exceptionally well on iTunes, he was featured on MTV’s “TRL,” and he released “Daylight,” his first full-length solo album. In 2009, he signed with Universal Music Group, which he dropped eventually. “They didn’t really do anything to help me,” he says. “Other artists who blew up on social media sites—like Colbie Caillat, Never Shout Never—all those people got major label deals, and they did a good job of promoting them, so they kind of blew up; but my fans have had to maintain this grassroots thing, because no real major promotion has occurred around my music. There’s no big radio or press stuff, so it’s been an honest to goodness grassroots movement.” Pope emphasizes the importance of maintaining a solid relationship with his fans, and always tries his best to respond to each one. On MySpace, for example, he takes time each day to respond personaly. “My fans aren’t bombarded with me on all fronts because I’m not on the radio or on the cover of ‘Rolling Stone.’” he says. “I feel like it’s part of my job to engage them in some other way.” He’ll be doing so on March 28 at the Soapbox. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show; doors open at 8 p.m. Pope will be performing with special gests Zach Berkman and Ari Herstand, who has opened up for Ben Folds and Cake. For more information, visit www.thesoapboxlive.com. Ron Pope’s new album is available for purchase via iTunes.
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don’t need a dime: The humble men of No Dollar $hoes are just glad to play
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Jewell of No Dollar $hoes begins. “Stuff that we can play and entertain drunk people with.� He couldn’t be more wrong. This band may play in bars, and they may entertain drunk people, but they are by no means making generic “bar music.� Jesse, the vocal leader and songwriter of the band, is joined by his twin brother, Carson. They both play guitar, although in different styles, and Carson occasionally sings a couple tunes of his own. Filling out the trio is Benji Smith, a self-taught master of the upright bass. These three have played together for six years, and it’s been bluegrass bliss from the start. I stopped by Duck and Dive last week to indulge in the country rock of No Dollar $hoes. The first song of the set proved surprising: Carson’s guitar erupts with seemingly Spanish-inspired melodies. His slick picking provides a Tex-Mex sound reminiscent of Brooks and Dunn, and his fingers move hurriedly yet gracefully along the strings. In an interesting contrast, his brother strums heavily on the guitar. There is no drummer in the band, but Jesse provides a beat all his own. His style reminds one of a Southern man playing impromptu country songs at a summer bonfire. The addition of Benji’s regal instrument adds an unexpected element to their socalled “bar music.� Like the final secret ingredient, the monstrous and magnificent upright bass blends with the twins’ guitars. Despite its grand size, like any other musician, Benji still tangos with it in its rhythym. “You can’t help but move while playing a non-fretted instrument,� he says. “You have to feel it.� When it comes to singing, Jesse takes the spotlight. Comparable to Seth Avett of the
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es despite the amount of places that welcome bands, and they know their audiences are small. The most inspiring thing about this group is that they just don’t care. “There are music venues that try, but people don’t come out,� Jesse shares. “I spend a lot of my time writing, and mainly people don’t care what you sing about. They just want to hear something fun. But I do it anyway. I don’t think ‘Wilmington is going to love this.’ If anything, I’m more sad for the rest of the arts scene.� Their devotion to the close-knit arts community breeds the trio’s hopes that Port City residents will venture from their redundant weekend endeavors and experience all Wilmington has to offer. “If people would support the arts,� Jesse says, “they would be enriched.� No Dollar $hoes performs Friday, March 25 at The Whiskey at 10 p.m. They will be playing several originals from their latest album “Extra Medium,� out soon.
Avett Brothers, he has a long drawl that helps him give the group a downhome, bluegrass appeal. My only complaint is that he seems to yield in most of his pieces, until either the crowd gets wild or he drinks a little more, or both. When Jesse allows his vibrato to flow freely in a powerful wail, goosebumps are guaranteed. TRIPLE THREAT: (l. to r.) Jesse Jewell, Benji Benji, again, is the priceless finishing touch to the group. Bass or baritone, he sup- Smith and Carson Jewell sing in three-part harmony. ports where the twins need it. Much like his Photo by Bethany Turner. instrument, his smooth voice mixes seamlessly into the trio. It’s hidden, but it’s crucial. rich three-part harmonies to the rafters of Twice during the show, Carson explains to Kenan Auditorium. the audience how he just learned the tune outBut the boys are humble. They recognize side during a break. Yet, if they were improvisthat Wilmington is lacking in grandiose staging, we never would have known. No Dollar $hoes has a professional sound and a humble mien. They order beers from the stage between songs and cover Rodney Carrington’s “Dear Penis.� But isn’t that part of the mystique of musicians? They can do as they damn “
� well please. Perhaps that is why they sadly still Drop your dog off in the morning on your way to work, and your dog will be believe they’re dishing out tunes barely good busy romping and playing with his dog friends! enough for drunken ears. Your dog will enjoy playing with other dogs, playing with people, inside or outside. This band is bigger than the venues in which they perform. That is not to say that Whatever he enjoys, he will find fun at the Dog Club. The Whiskey, Duck and Dive and 16 Taps are bad bars—they’re comfortable and welcoming—but they can’t house the type of audience No Dollar $hoes deserves. Jesse’s originals bleed the plight of a broken-hearted poet, and women would swoon with the all the green-eyed-lady references. As for sound, this group should be bellowing their
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soundboard| LIVE MUSIC Gabby’s Lounge Friday, March 25
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a preview of tunes all over town this week WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 THE GET DOWN JAM WITH THE CASSEROLE —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 KERSTEN CAPRA —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 WILMINGTON ICON (SINGING CONTEST) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 KARAOKE WITH DJ VALERIE —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 SAI COLLINS —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 ROGER DAVIS & RON WILSON —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 LIVE JAZZ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 OPEN MIC NIGHT —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 JEREMY NORRIS —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 MAC & JUICE —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ S T R E T C H —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 LIVE JAZZ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 FRIED LOT —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115
MOUNTAIN MEN: Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, Big Daddy Love plays their ‘Appalachian rock’ on Thursday, March 24 at Soapbox Laundro Lounge. Doors at 9 p.m.; admission is $5. Courtesy photo.
ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 JIVE TURKEY —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 BIG DADDY LOVE —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 RANDY MCQUAY —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 BLOCKADE RUNNER, REDEMPTION, BLACK MAMBAS —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 CANTABILE: THE LONDON QUARTET —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.; 632-2241 MIKE BLAIR AND THE STONEWALLS —Press 102, 102 S. 2nd St.; 399-4438 FIREDANCE & DRUMS @ DARK, DJ MIT PSYTRANCE (11PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DJ “MR LEE” —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595
KARAOKE —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 OPEN MIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 CARY B —Live on Grace, 121 N. Front St; 399-4390
FRIDAY, MARCH 25 DJ P FUNK —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 KARAOKE —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 JAZZ WITH BENNY HILL —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 LATINO NIGHT WITH DJ —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 DJ S T R E T C H —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 KARAOKE WITH DJ VALERIE —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776
STEPHEN GOSSIN —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 THE LLOYD DOBLER EFFECT —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 MEDUSA STONE —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 SAI COLLINS —Jamaica’s Comfort Zone, 417 S. College Rd.; 399-2867 DJ DANE BRITT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 CINDERCAT —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 JOHNNIE ACOUSTIC —Live on Grace, 121 N. Front St; 399-4390 HIP HOP CO-OP —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 THE ENDS —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 NORMAN BEMELMANS, PIANIST, & THE UNC-CHAPEL HILL CHAMBER SINGERS —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 313-2584 MASONBORO SOUND —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 NO DOLLAR $HOES —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088
RICK TOBEY (10PM); LOWTECH ARMY (11PM) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 JACK JACK 180 —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 THE LAMPING SHADES —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
SEE TO BELIEVE: Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands offer up experimental, carnival-like music on Friday, March 25 at Juggling Gypsy. Courtesy photo.
STUART MCLAMB (OF THE LOVE LANGUAGE), UNHOLY TONGUES, MY WONDERFUL MACHINE, 100 YORKTOWN —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 EMILY MINOR —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 ETHAN HANSON —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 CRYSTAL BRIGHT AND THE SILVER HANDS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223
SATURDAY, MARCH 26 KARAOKE —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 KARAOKE WITH FREDDIE —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 SALSA W/ DJ LALO —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 DJ S T R E T C H —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAOKE WITH DJ MICK —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ KEVIN —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282
DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 AARON HARVEY —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 BLIVET —Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff;2569133 BABY RATTLESNAKES —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KENNEDY PARK —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 TRAVIS SHALLOW & FRIENDS —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 HOMEMADE JAMZ BLUES BAND —Creole’s, 124 Princess St.; 763-1500 DJ DANE BRITT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 MASONBORO SOUND —Crow Hill, 9 S. Front St.; 228-5332 7-LEAF, B-INZ, J-SALES, EVOLEWTION, RICK SMALLZ (HIP-HOP SHOW) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 MACHINE FUNK —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 MIKE AND THE MAULERS —Harbor Masters, 315 Canal Dr., Carolina Beach; 458-28200 JESSE STOCKTON —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 COASTAL COHORTS —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.; 632-2241
BENNY HILL AND FRIENDS —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 FREE METAL SUNDAYS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 GALEN ON GUITAR —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 THE ESCHATION MANIFEST —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223
MONDAY, MARCH 28 PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 BRETT JOHNSON’S JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 THE SELEKT —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 OPEN MIC NIGHT —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 KERSTEN CAPRA —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 RON POPE, ARI HERSTAND, ZACH BERKMAN —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 DJ TIME —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 FRIGHTENED CELLAR —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223
TUESDAY, MARCH 29 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 KARAOKE WITH JULIAN —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KARAOKE —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616
INDIE MUSIC NIGHT —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DJ EYECON —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 COLLEGE NIGHT KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 DJ “MR LEE” —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595
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Tuesday $2.50 All Drafts $4.50 Absolut Lemonade ½ Priced Select Appetizers from 4 until 7
1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $ 2 White Wolf $250 Redstripe $ 50 3 Wells 35¢ Wings at 8pm
Wednesday $2.50 Yuengling Draft $2.50 Domestic Bottles ½ Priced Select Appetizers from 4 until 7
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 WILMINGTON ICON (SINGING CONTEST) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 OPEN MIC WITH SEAN GERARD (9PM) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 THE GET DOWN JAM WITH THE CASSEROLE —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 KERSTEN CAPRA —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 LIVE JAZZ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 JEREMY NORRIS —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 OPEN MIC NIGHT —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 KARAOKE WITH DJ VALERIE —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 OH SLEEPER, WE ARE DEFIANCE, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, EMBRACING GOODBYE, VILLAIN —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500
Monday $2.50 Budweiser Draft •$4 Wells ½ Priced Select Appetizers from 4- 7
1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $ 2 Budweiser • $225 Heineken $ 3 Gin & Tonic Add Personal Pizza and a Beer $5
Thursday $3 Coronas • $4 Margaritas ½ Priced Select Appetizers from 4 until 7 Friday $3 Pint of The Day Saturday $5 Sangria
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LIVE MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor $ 3 Landshark • $3 Kamikaze $ 5 Bombs
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Saturday, March 26 Trask Coliseum ◆ 6:30-10 P.M. $60 Single ◆ $100 couple HEAVY HOR D’OEUVRES ◆ BEER & WINE PRIZES ◆ RAFFLES NCAA TOURNAMENT GAMES LIVE! RECEIVE ONE FREE ROUND OF GOLF/CART AT RIVER LANDING WITH EACH TICKET PURCHASED. TICKETS
WWW.UNCWSPORTS.COM 910.962.7737 Thursday, March 24
Wednesday, March 30
Women’s Tennis vs Cornell
Baseball vs College of Charleston
2:00pm
Saturday, March 26
Softball vs James Madison
6:00pm
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Sunday, April 3
noon
Women’s Tennis vs Charlotte
Sunday, March 27
Monday, April 4 and Tuesday April 5,
(DH) (Sponsored by Coca Cola and Coldwell Banker Seacoast Realty)
Softball vs James Madison noon
(Sponsored by Enterprise and Fairfield Inn and Suites)
Tuesday, March 29
Baseball vs East Carolina 6:00pm
(Sponsored by BB&T and Pawn USA)
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11am
Women’s Golf Host UNCW Lady Seahawk Classic at River Landing, Wallace NC
ShowStoppers:
Concerts outside of Southeastern NC
BLIVET party rock covers
SATURDAY 3.26 @10PM
THE 360 DEGREES classic party pop covers
THE STEADY EDDIES
Friday
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CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC • (919) 967-9053 3/25: Abbey Road LIVE! presents “Sgt. Pepper’s Mystery Tour”: Beatles tribute with live horns and strings orchestration 3/26: Raul Malo 3/27: Sebadoh, Richard Buckner THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC • (828) 225-5851 3/23: Queens of the Stone Age, The Dough Rollers 3/24: Badfish, Scotty Don’t, Spiritual Rez 3/25: Corey Smith, Crowfield 3/26: Omar Rodriquez Lopez Group, Zechs Marquise 3/27: Billy Jonas 3/29: Peter Murphy, Livian OVENS AUDITORIUM 2700 E. INDEPENDENCE BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC • (704) 372-3600 3/23: Prince
Tues. - Thurs.
Selected Wine Specials
SATURDAY 4.9 @10PM
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$5 Specialty Cocktails
SATURDAY 4.2 @10PM rock’n roll covers
HIGH SCORE: All Time Low rolls into The Fillmore in Charlotte on
Mixology Monday
Live Jazz!
Sunday
TV Sports Beer Specials and free bar snacks! 35 North Front Street Downtown Wilmington (910) 343-1395
DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST., DURHAM, NC • (919) 680-2787 3/24: Yes LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC • (919) 821-4111 3/24: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, MockingBird Sun 3/25: Blues Revue: Bob Margolin and Gaye Adegabalola 3/26: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings 3/27: Badfish, Scotty Don’t, Spiritual Rez, 3/29: Bobby Long THE HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY 17 S., N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC • (843) 272-3000 3/25: Colt Ford 3/26: Lauryn Hill AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON ST. , CHARLOTTE, NC • (704) 377-6874 3/25: Badfish, Scotty Don’t 3/26: Frontiers (Journey tribute), 42 (Coldplay tribute)
TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM 1703 TAYLOR ST., COLUMBIA, SC • (803) 576-2356 3/26: Pretty Lights
THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD ST., CHARLOTTE, NC • (704) 916-8970 3/25: Yes 3/29: All Time Low
NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM 5001 COLISEUM DR., NORTH CHARLESTON, SC • (843) 529-5000 3/25: Don Williams, Eddie Bush 3/30: Prince
GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC • (336) 373-7400 3/24: Don Williams, Laurelyn Dossett 3/26: Prince encore | march 23-29, 2011 | www.encorepub.com 21
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UFFET CASEY’S B er Dr., Wilmington, d 5559 Olean 13 9 (910) 798-2
Miss your mama’s cooking? Wilmington’s favorite spot for home cookin’ serves up pig’s feet and fried chicken among other Southern favorites.
AmEriCAn BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA
A shortdrive from the beach, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Mayfaire Town Center is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Serving the best brick-oven pizzas around, Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature focaccia sandwiches, pastas, fresh salads and desserts. Stop in for a quick lunch, or kick back on the patio with one of 24 beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass. 6801 Main Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. (910) 256-9677. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 11am–1am; Sun. 11am – 11pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 2-for-1 pizzas and apps after 10pm ■ WEBSITE: www.brixxpizza.com
BLUEWATER
Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 10am-11pm; Sat & Sun 10am - 11pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sun. in Summer ■ WEBSITE: bluewaterdining.com.
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CATCH
Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters to name a few. Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charleston Crab Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List
CHRIS’ COSMIC KITCHEN
Serving breakfast all day as well as lunch and handmade cheesecake, Chef and Owner Chris Lubben loves to make many of his menu items from scratch. Whether you’re in the mood for a fluffy 3egg Omelet, Shrimp & Grits, Prime Rib Sandwich or Andes Mint Cheesecake, Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is your “Out of this World” Breakfast/Lunch Des-
tination. Evening restaurant rental is available, as well as a Personal Chef service. Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is located at 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109, on the corner of Racine Dr. and Eastwood Rd. (910) 792-6720. Follow us on Twitter @CosmicKitchen. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 8am-4pm Tues-Sat.; Sun. Brunch 9am-2pm. Closed Mon. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Take out, call (910) 792-6720 ■ WEBSITE: www.CosmicKitchenOnline.com.
C.G. DAWGS
For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your midday or late night cravings. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am - 5pm. Sat. at the farmers market. Thurs.- Sat. nights on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm - 3:00am. Fibbers on Sun. nights until 3am. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch time delivery downtown
THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK
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2 0 1 s s e r P reakfast! b s e do Low Country Fish & Grits – Fried North Carolina catfish, house pickled onions, roasted tomatoes, fontina cheese and stone ground grits with a drizzle of white balsamic reduction. $8.00
102 “Chicken & Waffles” Panini – Buttermilk battered fried chicken breast with melted fontina cheese pressed between two giant Belgian waffles. Served with horseradish mustard sauce and espresso infused maple syrup. $9.90
Dock Street Hash – Two eggs any style served atop a huge portion of our signature corned beef hash with grilled asparagus and whole wheat toast. $9.00
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weekday appetizer specials from 4:00pm6:30pm. Don’t forget to try downtown’s best kept secret for Sunday Brunch from 11am-3pm. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the RiverWalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues. - Sat. 11am - 9 pm. Enjoy Sunday Lunch and Brunch 11am - 3pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunday Brunch / Wilmington’s only dock’n’dine restaurant. ■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com
HENRY’S
A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon.11am-10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am - 11pm; Sat.: 10am - 11pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials. ■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30pm ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.
HOLIDAY INN RESORT
The Verandah Café Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat.. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com.
KEFI
founded in 1981 by a group of friends, has a long-standing tradition as a favorite local watering hole. This Wrightsville-Beach eatery is open at 6am for breakfast, offering everything from omelets and pancakes, to shrimp and grits. Take a break from the beach and visit Kefi’s, where their menu features a variety of salads and sandwiches. At night Kefi comes alive by serving dinner with a Southern flare. From the fried pickles appetizer to their the shrimp or oyster Po’boy to their nightly dinner and drink specials, there is something that will make your taste buds sing. Full ABC permits. Located at 2012 Eastwood Road, (910) 2563558. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 6am-2am, seven days a week. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach
■ FEATURING: Working Man’s Lunch for under $6 Mon.-Fri.. Lunch deliveries available in the Wrightsville Beach area. ■ MUSIC: Fri., Sat. and Sun. nights. ■ WEBSITE: www.kefilive.com
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: lunch specials, a variety of sandwiches and vegetarian items. ■ MUSIC: Live jazz on Wednesdays. ■ WEBSITE: www.mellowmushroom.com
THE LITTLE DIPPER
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Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433. ■ SERVING DINNER: Tues.- Sun. 5pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70s menu every Friday ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com
PINE VALLEY MARKET
Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and takehome frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com
MELLOW MUSHROOM
Mellow out and relax in the comfortable atmosphere that Mellow Mushroom offers. From the giant psychadelic ‘shroom located in the bar area to the Cadillac hanging on the wall, this restaurant is far from ordinary. The open kitchen brings live entertainment as pizza dough flies in the air. Their hand-tossed, spring-water dough brings new meaning to pizzas and calzones—healthy!! With 20 drafts and an array of microbrews, domestic and import bottles, Mellow Mushroom has an extensive beer list and full bar. 4311 Oleander Drive, (910) 452-3773. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: MonSat, 11am-10pm; Sun., 12pm-9pm.
Temptations Everyday Gourmet draws diners in by droves thanks to their creative menu selections, an extraordinary inventory of fine wines (over 300 varieties all without restaurant markups) and trained staff that go beyond culinary excellence. Recognized as Best Lunch Spot by WWAY in 2011, as well as having its chef, Michael Comer, touted among the top three best chefs in Wilmington, according to StarNews’ Taste of Wilmington 2010, Temptations offers two locations to serve Wilmingtonians. Located in Hanover Center for 25 years, signature items include their Homemade Chicken Salad and Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich, as well as their Porter’s Neck location’s Pimiento Cheeseburger. The Porter’s Neck location also serves an expanded dinner menu, which changes weekly. Their daily features, including specialty soups, salads, quiche and paninis, keeps patrons busy choosing healthy, fast foods whether dining onsite or back at the office. in fact, ask Temptations about their Office Party Menu for your next gathering. Their gourmet retail shop provides unique gourmet gift items featuring many locally made specialty foods, chocolates and goodies. ■ SERVING LUNCH Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Dr., Ste 13. Mon.-Sat., 11am - 6pm (Closed Sundays) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Porter’s Neck Center, 8207 Market St., Ste F. Mon.-Wed., 10am-8:30pm; Thurs.-Sat., 10am-9pm. Dinner features begin at 5pm. (Closed Sundays) ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Midtown and North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.temptationseverydaygourmet.com ■ FEATURING: An expanded dinner menu, at the Porter’s Neck location, which changes weekly.
TROLLY STOP
Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent - a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, 98% Turkey, and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open seven days from 11am-4pm, late night hours are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; (910) 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. (910) 2561421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. 11am7pm Mon-Sun; South Howe St. in Southport, (910) 457-7017 (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON UNTIL EASTER WEEKEND); 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, (910) 4585778; 1250 Western Blvd., Unit L-4 Jack-
sonville, (910) 228-0952, opened Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations at Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Buy a hot dog, we’ll throw in an extra for your pooch. (Without bun.) ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com
asian BIG THAI AND BIG THAI TWO
Now with two convenient locations to serve you, Big Thai features authentic Thai cuisine in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Their delectable menu includes items such as Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews, Roasted Duck in Red Curry, and several options for vegetarians and vegans. And don’t forget to try their famous Coconut Cake, made fresh in-house. You won’t regret it. Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch M-F, 11-2. Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Closed Sun.. Big Thai Two (1319 Military Cutoff Rd. inside Landfall Center; 256-6588) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open for Lunch M-F 11-2:30; Dinner M-Th 5-9; F-Sa 5-10; Sun. 5-9. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian/vegan options.
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
HIRO jAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570. Please visit the Web site at hirojapanesesteakhouse.com. encore | march 23-29, 2011 | www.encorepub.com 25
■ SERVING: DINNER. Open Mon. thru Thurs. 4pm-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 4pm10:30pm; and Sun. 11am-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining. ■ WEBSITE: www.hirojapanese.net
INDOcHINE RESTAURANT AND lOUNGE
If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the 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. 11am- 2pm; Sat. 12pm - 3pm for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5pm - 10pm for dinner. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Balinese dancer every Fri. night. ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com
CARIBBEAN JAMAIcA’S cOMFORT ZONE
Wilmington’s Authentic Caribbean Restaurant conveniently located at 417 S. College Road in University Landing. We offer exquisite Caribbean cuisine to satisfy your taste buds, whether they are for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, mellow flavors of our curry chicken, curry goat or our ox tail skillfully flavored by our Jamaican chefs. Come in and enjoy our many menu selections, our warm décor, smoke-free atmosphere, excellent service
and our smooth reggae music. Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Call us 910-399-2867. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, lUNcH & DINNER: Sun., 3pm.– 8pm; Tues. - Sat. 11:45am – 9pm. Closed Mon. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Breakfast served all day. ■ MUSIc: Live Music every First Fri. ■WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone. net
EURO FUSION pRESS 102
Espresso. Panini. Martini. Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new Euro-American eatery and martini bar in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. Nestled inside the Hotel Tarrymore on the corner of Second and Dock streets, Press 102 offers the finest espresso and French press coffee made exclusively from locally roasted beans and more Panini creations this side of Tuscany. Boasting more than a hundred different wine labels and an endless variety of freshly pressed fruit and herb inspired martini cocktails foodies also enjoy a sophisticated evening menu that includes shrimp and grits made with red-eye gravy and a perfectly grilled New York strip bathed in a basil caramel and white balsamic reduction. Glass tile and eclectic mirrors make for a cozy bar and bistro seating at Press 102 and up to 60 guests can also enjoy outdoor patio seating surrounded by flowers and passersby. Large parties of up to 120 are welcome in the Veranda Room overlooking Dock Street. (910) 399-4438. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, lUNcH & DINNER: Tues. - Sat. 7am – close and Sun. brunch from 10am til 2pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Takeout ■ WEBSITE: www.Press102.com
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Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices.
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Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant” three years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810. ■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 5:00 - 10pm.; Fri. and Sat., 5pm - Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Upstairs sofa bar serving cocktails and lighter fare. ■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com
OUR cRêpES & MORE
A family-owned French crêperie restaurant, Our Crêpes & More offers savory crêpes in a variety of flavors, from simple ham and cheese or exotic curry chicken, to sweet crêpes, like Nutella and fresh strawberries or fruit puree and whipped cream. They also offer a full menu of south-of-France-type subs, croissants, chocolate croissants, homemade sorbet and ice cream, including a homemade Nutella variety that will have customers coming back for more. With prices ranging from $2.99 to $8.99, Our Crêpes & More offers breakfast, starting at 9 a.m. and serving delicious fair trade coffee, as well as lunch, afternoon treats or early dinner. . ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, lUNcH AND DINNER: Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Free Wi-Fi ■ WEBSITE: www.ourcrepesandmore.com
ItAlIAN EDDIE ROMANEllI’S
is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885. ■ SERVING lUNcH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11am - 10pm.; Fri. & Sat. 11am - 11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.
■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: RomanellisRestaurant.com.
GIORGIO’S ITAlIAN RESTAURANT
Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-a-kind restaurant. Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accomplished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten. With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the air creating that comforting feeling of homeaway-from-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 7909954. ■ SERVING lUNcH & DINNER: Mon.Thurs. 11am. - 9:30am; Fri. 11am-10:30pm; Sat. 12pm-10:30pm Sun. 11:30am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons. ■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.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 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399. ■ SERVING lUNcH, DINNER & lATE NIGHT: 11:30am-3am, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com
lAtIN AmERICAN SAN JUAN cAFE
Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates! www.sanjuancafenc.com ■ SERVING lUNcH & DINNER: Mon-Sat. 11am-2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Open Sun from 5pm-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Nightly specials ■ WEBSITE: www.sanjuancafenc.com
organic LOVEY’S MARKET
Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for natural and organic groceries, or just a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious, and totally fresh snack. Whether they are in the mood for a veggie burger, a bean burrito or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte café menu at Lovey’s. The food bar—which has cold salads and hot selections that can be eaten in the café seating or boxed for take-out—can be enjoyed all day long, while the juice bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of produce, grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices, Lovey‘s also carries grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. Wheat-free, gluten-free, products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries and wholesome pet foods. For anything shoppers want that is not in stock, Lovey‘s will be happy to find it. Stop by Lovey’s Market Mon. through Fri., 9am to 7pm; Sat., 9am to 6pm; and on Sun., 10am to 6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; (910) 509-0331. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-6pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Food bar featuring hot and cold selections. ■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.
TIDAL CREEK CO-OP
Tidal Creek Co-op Kitchen offers a wide array of exceptional and unusual organic foods, all of which taste as good as they are for you. The salad bar and hot bar incorporate flavors from around the world. Each item is prepared by hand, using fresh and local ingredients. The chefs are constantly experimenting to create new and exciting dishes, with many vegan and gluten-free selections available. Choose from made-to-order smoothies with ingredients like almond butter and hemp milk, salads with locally grown greens, and special event cakes made from scratch to your specifications. Dining in is always welcomed, but you will also find freshly prepared entrees, salads, and sandwiches in the grab and go case. Whatever your tastes, The Co-op Kitchen is a place to rejuvenate the mind and body, while enjoying the company of a friendly and relaxed organic community. Located at 5329 Oleander across from Jungle Rapids, (910)799-2667, indoor and outdoor seating is available. Like Tidal Creek on Facebook for a daily post of “What’s for Lunch!” ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-8pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hot Bar 11am-3pm, Salad Bar & Smoothie/Juice/Coffee Bar all day ■ WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop.
seafood DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR
Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at
Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfortable in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters. ■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net
EAST
The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. Our lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach. ■ FEATURING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and Sun. brunch. ■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com
HIERONYMUS
Proving that excellent seafood isn’t just for the eateries at Wrightsville Beach, Hieronymus Seafood is the stop for midtown Wilmington seafood lovers. In business for 27 years strong, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by consistently providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in oceanic cuisine. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top-quality attributes in atmosphere, presentation, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysters Hieronymus and the Scallops Fra Diavlo. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2007. 5035 Market Street; (910) 392-6313. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar. ■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood. com
OCEANIC
Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.555. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:
■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier. ■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com
soUTHern CASEY’S BUFFET
In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/ Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 9pm and on Sundays from 11am to 8pm. Closed Mon. and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: For adventurous palates, pig’s feet and chitterlings.
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Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and
fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (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
HELL’S KITCHEN
This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NYstyle reubens, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, darts, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am - late. Sun. at noon. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Dueling pianos every Thurs., Fri., and Sat. nights. and 1/2 priced select appetizers m-th 4-7pm ■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com
LARGEST TEQUILA SELECTION IN WILMINGTON!
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Resale bargains abound!
Better Quality & Designer Men’s Clothing & Accessories (Regular & Big & Tall Sizes)
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Better Quality & Designer Fashions & Accessories LADIES (0-14) • MATERNITY (All Sizes) • NEWBORN (Birth-12mos.)
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Fire Up a New Look this Spring for LESS ...a lot LESS! “Kid’s Stuff With Previous Experience”
BE FRUGAL • LOOK FABULOUS 4720-C New Center Dr. • (910) 794-6888 Across from Target
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We buy and sell gently used brand name teen and twenty something clothing and accessories for guys and girls “Change Your Clothes” 4720-B New Centre Drive (across from Target) • (910) 792-1572 www.platosclosetwilmington.com
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Antiques, Collectibles & The “Unexpected” Over 3500 sq. ft. of furniture, household goods, unique creations, and one-of-a-kinds! Centrally located at 4514 Park Ave., Wilmington, NC
910-399-4010
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-6pm • Sun. Closed
Wilmington’s home of upscale, like-new consignment and closeout home furnishings
Galleria Mall 6766 Wrightsville Avenue (near WB ABC Store) (910)679-4302 www.homeagainwilmington.com
Wilmington’s personal jeweler featuring fine-jewelry consignments, custom jewelry, repairs, watch batteries, and state-of-the-art appraisals.
Viver Brasil’s rousing Feet on the Ground takes audiences on an inspiring cultural journey through Brazil, with a dazzling program of African orixas (deities), ceremonial celebrations, the Brazilian martial arts dance of capoeira and carnaval.
Located inside Home Again Fine Consignments (910)256-1850 • www.luminagem.com
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A. Ruth’s Chris Steak House - 301 N. Water St. • 3-course dinner: $35 B. The Basics - 319 N. Front St. • 3-course dinner for two: $55 C. The Eat Spot - 34 N. Front St. • 3-course lunch or dinner: $20
Wedding Cakes Catering Almost 40 Types of Desserts Daily Almost 40 Traditional Italian Cookies Daily Visit us at the Poplar Grove, Pleasure Island, and Downtown Wilmington Farmer’s Markets 2323 S. 17th St. • 910-338-1885
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D. Caprice Bistro - 10 Market St. • 3-course dinner: $25 E. Mixto - 5 S. Water St. • 4-course dinner: $20 • Lunch: $5 F. Aubriana’s - 115 S. Front St. • 3-course dinner: $30 G. Little Dipper - 138 S. Front St. • 3-course dinner: $27 H. Press 102 - 102 S. 2nd St. • 3-course lunch: $14 • 3-course dinner: $21 I. Yo Sake - 31 S. Front St. • 4-course dinner: $25 J. Crow Hill - 9 S. Front St. • 3-course lunch: $20 • 3-course dinner: $30 K. Caffe Phoenix - 25 N. Front St. • 4-course dinner: $27 • 3-course lunch: $15 L. Elijah’s - 2 Ann St. • 2-course lunch: $12.95 • 3-course dinner: $22.95 The Pilot House - 2 Ann St. • 2-course lunch: $14.95 • 3-course dinner: $25.99 M. The George - 128 S. Water St. • 2-course lunch: $15 • 3-course dinner: $25 N. Riverboat Landing - 2 Market St. • 3-course dinner: $25
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Halligan’s - 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd. • 4-course dinner: $25.99 • Lunch: $6.99 D. Pine Valley Market - 3520 S. College Rd. • 2-course lunch: $10 E. Treehouse Bistro - 308 S. Lake Park Blvd. • Any two tapas items: $12 Any three tapas items: $15 F. Fish Bites - 6132 Carolina Beach Road • 3-course dinner: $20 • Lunch: $7.50 G. Deck House Casual Dining - 205 Charlotte Ave. • 3-course dinner: $20
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scarred brilliance: New encore book club read will inspire
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here was a Time in my life when i
refused to wear shorts or anything but long sleeves. I remember one particularly hot summer afternoon as a teenager, I wore a longsleeved white shirt and jeans as I hung out with my best friend, Mike Gould. I was sweltering, and he was growing just as hot under the collar from my stubbornness to cover up the deep scars I have on my arms from surgery. Point blank, I didn’t think they were beautiful and, like many teenage girls, I so desperately wanted to be. That same afternoon I wanted to go to the movies, but he refused to move out of his chair until I changed into a tank top. Literally, he acted as though he was glued to the seat. Ultimately, he won. I changed. As I grew older and our friendship tighter, I real-
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rielse by Tiffanie Gab of a Face Autobiography by Lucy Grealy erCollins) Perennial (Harp $24.50 Courtesy graphic; “Autobiography of a Face”
ized my scars were damn beautiful. They showed strength, commitment and courage, all without saying a word. In the end, Mike’s perspective on what makes one gorgeous has changed my own ideal. With that I have learned what beauty not only is, but what it can be. As his birthday approaches and another year passes, I’m not able to visit his final resting place. But I feel it’s important to honor and share the message he left me with encore book worms. And Lucy Grealy’s “Autobiography of a Face” is without question the most perfect way to accomplish such. Born from an award-winning article published in Harper’s in 1993, “Autobiography of a Face” is said to be a salient testament to our culture’s fixation with physical attractiveness. Grealy emigrated with her family from Ireland to North America at the age of four. At nine, she had part of her jaw removed. Diagnosed with facial bone cancer, or Ewing’s Sarcoma, this heart-wrenching and eye-opening memoir takes readers down Grealy’s personal path, as doctors attemped to reconstruct her disfiguration. The book follows her through the suffering of many classmates’ cruel taunts and uneasy stares from their parents. Spanning a 20-year period, the story moves from a young girl’s childhood into adulthood without flinching or holding back. Despite the pain and vividly shocking scenes, Grealy’s pain becomes palpabale. It’s an experience readers will have without gaining a self-absorbed or indulgent sense of pity. In fact, Grealy never once asks her readers to feel badly for her. Unlike other depictions of overcoming adversity, “Autobiography of a Face” seems to focus on be-
ing inundated with both the simplicity of youth all while intertwining the insight of an adult. By reflecting on past circumstances, “Autobiography of a Face” aims to recount with poetic language Grealy’s trials and tribulations as she undergoes several surgeries, and more than two years of intensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments. As Ann Patchett states within the new afterword to the book: “This is a book that understands how none of us ever feel we are pretty enough while it makes us question the very concept of beauty. It touches on our fears that love and approval are things we will always have to struggle to keep. . . . She wanted us to learn not only about the facts but also about their abstraction, to think beyond what we already know.” I have no doubt that Grealy successfully confronts notions of beauty to help readers see its true definition with better clarity. My regret with this for our book club: Grealy’s death at the young age of 39 will leave us without the ability to further discuss her stunning perspective upon the world. However, her words will unquestionably still resonate with readers this April, far beyond the book’s last sentence. I feel it just as I can still feel the liberation of shedding the cotton long-sleeved shirt I suffocated myself in as a girl. Like the photo I have of Mike and I that aforementioned night, “Autobiography of a Face” promises to be a picture-perfect read. encore book club members can purchase “Autobiography of a Face” with a 15 percent discount at Two Sisters Bookery and Pomegranate Books by mentioning the book club. Questions about the book should be directed to Tiffanie, tiffanie107@hotmail.com, by April 18th for inclusion in her book review.
2011 Seahawk Soccer Camps at UNC Wilmington
Girl’s Camps Lil’ Hawks Camp
(5-8 Years)
June 13-17, 9-11:30am • $140
Junior Day Camp
(5-12 Years)
June 20-24, 9am-4pm (Half-day June 25th) • $260 Half-day option $140
Senior Camp
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July 7-11, (Residential) Visit website for more information
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July 20-24, (Overnight/Commuter) Visit website for more information
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6801 Parker Farm Dr, Wilmington • (910) 256-3467 5920 Carolina Beach Rd # 140, Wilmington • (910) 796-9031
(910) 352-4925 seahawkboyssoccercamps@gmail.com
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THE NEWSDAY CROSSWORD Edited by Stanley Newman (www.StanXwords.com)
PHONE MESSAGES: In more ways than one by Charles Deber ACROSS 1 Film fawn 6 Cries of surprise 10 Actress Hedren 15 Jacuzzi 18 New York city 19 Entices 21 Wrap plastic 22 In the know 23 . . . to a ’70s music station (press 7) 26 Firefighter’s tool 27 Lines on a city map: Abbr. 28 Cable-TV service 29 UN observer group 30 Memphis, vis-à-vis New Orleans 32 Her: Fr. 33 . . . from an anxious parent (press 4) 37 High-kicking dance 39 Place to play 40 Pizzeria order 41 Averse to mixing 43 $ fractions 44 Pulitzer poet Mark Van __ 46 __ Boys (Alcott novel) 49 Alamo defender 50 Vote for 52 Give over 53 Weasel relative 55 __-Cone 56 . . . to an audio technician (press 8) 61 Italian wine region 62 Brought up 64 Metallic fabrics 65 Grass cutter 67 Small official seals 69 More reasonable 70 Flattered 71 Back-cover book blurbs
72 Crime and Punishment heroine 73 Party snack 74 Musical based on La Bohème 75 . . . from a nutritionist (press 3) 78 Japanese ldr. 81 Pioneering computer 83 Toe holder 84 Manhattan ingredient 85 Photo tone 87 Common Market: Abbr. 88 Sharif et al. 90 TV schedule notation 92 Protects 94 “__ little teapot . . .” 95 Hoop jewelry 98 Skilled 99 . . . from a vet (press 9) 104 Celebratory verse 105 Forties’ first lady 106 Slight amount 107 Blouse, e.g. 108 Employee, for short 109 Quixote title 110 . . . to a parcel recipient (press 2) 116 Letter ctr. 117 State Farm rival 118 Where sailors go 119 High IQ group 120 Poet’s nightfall 121 County near London 122 British actress Diana 123 Uneasiness DOWN 1 Jazz genre 2 Year-round, as tires 3 . . . from a grocer (press 6) 4 Cargo areas 5 Investigation, for short
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University of North Carolina Wilmington Office of Cultural Arts presents
LISZT200
celebrating the life and works of franz liszt
to our wonderful customers For voting us
“BEST THAI/VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT” “BEST ATMOSPHERE” and “BEST RESTAURANT (OVERALL)”
The Franciscan and the Gypsy featuring
norman Bemelmans | piano UnC Chapel hill Chamber singers
Saturday, March 26, 2011 UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium
LISZT200 continues with The Franciscan and the Gypsy, featuring pianist Norman Bemelmans and the UNC Chapel Hill Chamber Singers in an evening of sacred and Romainspired piano and choral works by Franz Liszt and Johannes Brahms. $24 (General Public) $20 (UNCW Faculty/Staff) $6 (UNCW Students with a valid ID).
“When you enter our restaurant, something magical happens, this is our wish. It is a tribute to our family, my mother’s extraordinary childhood and journey in French Colonial Vietnam and a time that celebrated the beauty of women, food and fine wine... when dining was part of a lifestyle.” —Solange Thompson, owner
Tickets and information available at Kenan Auditorium Box Office
910.962.3500 or 800.732.3643
uncw.edu/arts UNCW is an EEO/AA Institution. Accommodations for disabilities may be requested by contacting the box office at least 3 days prior to the performance. Portrait of Franz Liszt by Henri Lehmann
7 Wayne Drive (Market Street at Forest Hills)
251-9229
www.indochinewilmington.com
Tues. - Sat.: Lunch 11am - 2pm NOW OPEN MONDAY EVENINGS! Mon. - Sun.: Dinner 5pm - 10pm
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water aid: Wine to Water provides clean water to global communities in need
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profit focused on providing clean water to those in need. Having most experience in bartending and playing music, Hendley decided he would combine the two and throw fund-raisers where wine and music would help generate funds for water system pumps to be installed in geographically barren places. To date he has worked in Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Haiti, Peru, Cambodia and India, among others. His efforts have been recognized not only globally but on his own soil. He was selected as a CNN Hero in 2009, featuring ordinary people making extraordinary impacts on the world. Named after the Biblical story of how Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding ceremony,
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AQUA REVIVAL: Every 15 seconds a child dies from lack of clean water or water-related illness. Wine to Water helps lessen those numbers. Courtesy photo.
Wine to Water fund-raisers began in Raleigh, North Carolina, but quickly expanded as folks became more than willing to help. Today, the initiative helps empower global communities by solving their water and sanitation needs, which includes teaching the people how to construct and maintain the resources, as well as learn about appropriate hygiene. “I was introduced to Wine to Water last year at the Blockade Runner by one of my wine distributors,” Douglas Saunders, general manager of The George, says. “I was fascinated by the concept of selling wine that could produce funds to help others have clean drinking water.” After hosting the successful event, Saunders decided to bring it to his new workplace, The George, on March 26. “My goal for fund-
raising is rather high,” he admits without apology. “If 500 people attend the event, it would be wonderful [to see] every person donate $10, which would equal $5000.” Attendees will receive free appetizers and partake in a wine tasting. Wines by the glass will be sold for $5. All sales from wine purchases also get donated to Wine to Water. “Hopefully there will be some generous donors that day as well,” Douglas says. Wine distributors donating to the event include Empire, Tryon and Mutual. Also a winemaker, Water to Wine will have their personal stash for sale, including their 2007 Old Vine Zinfandel and 2008 Estate Chardonnay, which will be shipped to the buyers’ homes upon purchase. Sysco foods has provided complimentary food for 300 guests, but Douglas notes, “In the event we get crazy, of course, The George will put out more food of our choice.” Already the guest list includes invites to Senator THom Goolsby, RepresenTative Susi Hamilton and Mayor Bill Saffo. As of press time, Douglas confirms 100 attendees from the Facebook event post. “The most important thing to remember is that all it takes is $500 to provide a well for a village of 500 people, which would provide them clean drinking water for 10 years,” Douglas reminds. “The best part: They do not have to travel two or three miles to find the clean water; it would be right out their door.” The Wine to Water fund-raiser takes place Saturday, March 26, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The George downtown, 128 South Water Street. To send donations to the organization directly, mail checks to Wine to Water, PO Box 2567, Boone, NC 28607.
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for Sevice can hand money to a grocery clerk, retrieve a blanket for cold feet, and most importantly affect the heart and life of a disabled individual. Specially trained by founder Rick Hairston, the dogs are support beams for their partners, both physically and emotionally. Hairston and his very first service dog, Moses, started traveling the nation together to spread the word about the nonprofit organization in 1996. Up until Moses’ passing on March 4, 2011, they provided free-of-charge services totaling $4 million to many communities. The duo truly changed lives by not only matching helpful pups with debilitated people, but also by training therapy teams to offer literacy programs to children and visits to nursing homes. Today, Moses’ legacy lives on in the other dogs and through the teams of Carolina Canines. On Saturday, March 26, the “Walk for Those Who Can’t” is taking place at Hugh MacRae Park to raise funds so Carolina Canines for Service can continue helping our neighbors. Hairston was kind enough to share more information about the walk and services provided by the organization. e: How did you first become involved with service dogs? RH: I [began] training service dogs in my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, as a volunteer for a national service-dog organization in that community. The first service dog I raised was Dory, and then I was asked to train an advanced dog. After moving to Wilmington, I looked for a service-dog organization to volunteer with, and there was not one. The rest of the story is that Carolina Canines was founded on December 1, 1996.
e: How can people assist Carolina Canines throughout the year? RH: People can assist by committing to raising a service dog, or train and certify as a Carolina Canines therapy team with their own dog, assist us with events like the walk, hold a fundraiser on our behalf and donate to support our programs. In a few months, we are planning a work party at the office to re-arrange and paint, in case we have some handy people out there that might want to help.
er by Bethany Turn Who Can’t Walk for Those s for Services Carolina Canine ark Hugh MacRae P alk, 10 a.m. Reg.: 9 a.m.; w hocan’t.org walkforthosew e: What is an Animal Assisted Therapy team? RH: An Animal Assisted Therapy team is a person and their pet that are trained and certified together to volunteer in the community visiting nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, the hospital, schools and libraries. A therapy team must be invited into the public location they are visiting. Carolina Canines for Therapy works with people and their dogs, and is the only community program offering comprehensive hands-on training for both the person and the dog as a team. e: Why do you think Reading Education Assistance Dogs are important? RH: Reading Education Assistance Dogs are certified therapy teams (handler and a dog) that have additional training to work with children that are struggling to read. This concept is important, as it provides a different motivation for the children in a fun and non-judgmental way. The therapy team, handler and dog, work together as literacy mentors. Carolina Canines’ program is Paws for READing, and it is an affiliate program of the Intermountain Therapy Animal Reading Education Assistance Dogs. e: How can people assist with the “Walk for Those Who Can’t”? RH: The main focus for the walk is for people to come out, register to walk and join us the day of the event. The funds raised help us
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TEAM AWESOME: Rick and Moses started Carolina Canines for Service in 1996 and continue advancing the nonprofit to better the lives of many. Courtesy photo.
serve our community and clients over the next year. The planning for the event has been ongoing for over six months, and the volunteers have been in place for several months. The best way for people to assist is to contact us to volunteer for the 2012 event for which planning will start again in the summer. e: What does the walk entail? RH: Our walk team has done a great job of planning a brief, informative program before the walk starts, and then a safe walk route within the park of about three-quarters of a mile. The route is adult, children and dog friendly, with water stations for people and dogs along the way. There is also an opportunity for people to have their pets’ photos taken and to win fantastic raffle items donated by community businesses.
e: Finally, how does it feel when you complete a dog’s training and match him with a disabled person? RH: It is always an amazing gift when a person is matched with their service dog. The process is quite laborious with an extension application from an interested person, evaluating their needs and considering the right service dog based on the dog’s temperament and skills. That is in addition to the numerous hours of training for each dog with the foster family and advanced trainer. Once the match is made, arrangements take place for the client to come into Wilmington to train with the service dog for about seven days. This time is intense, physically and emotionally exhausting, but exciting at the same time. I often know how much more the service dog will be able to do for the person before the person realizes it. Registration for the walk can be completed at walkforthosewhocant.org or on the morning of the event. It is only $25 to register, and checkin is at 9 a.m.; walk begins at 10 a.m. Raffle tickets will be sold: two for $5 or five for $10. Prizes include a one-night-stay at the Hilton Riverside plus dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House or a two-night-stay at the Holiday Inn Resort at Wrightsville Beach. Donations can be made by calling 362-8181; other volunteer information is available at carolinacanines.org.
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the world. This is the closing event for Stop the Traffik’s Freedom Festival. • Fri, 3/25, 6:30pm, Center for Marine Science LUNAFEST Film Festival. 10th annual national film festival, reception and fundraiser benefiting the Breast Cancer Fund and Wilmington’s Women in the Center. It will include 10 selected short films, diverse in both style and subject matter, united by a common thread of exceptional storytelling by, for and about women. A reception with refreshments will take place prior to show time at 7pm. Tickets: $25/adv. or $30/door. 910-962-7870. • Wed., 3/30, 4:30pm. Warwick Center Merri Lisa Johnson, Girl in Need of a Tourniquet Event Author of Girl in Need of a Tourniquet: Memoir of a Borderline Personality and editor of Jane Sexes It Up, Merri Lisa Johnson will blend the jarring strangeness and dramatic urgency of performance art with a traditional literary reading. Johnson is an associate professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and English at the University of SC Upstate. • Fri., 4/8, 3:30pm. Randall Library Auditorium. Film: Generation M. Documentary looks specifically at misogyny and sexism in mainstream media, exploring how negative definitions of femininity and hateful attitudes toward women are often constructed and perpetuated at the very heart of American popular culture. Full listings: www. uncw.edu/wsrc
STORYCORPS WHQR 91.3FM Public Radio hosts StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs, for four weeks to help record the stories of local residents, through 4/16. StoryCorps’ MobileBooth—an Airstream trailer outfitted with a recording studio—will be parked on Market between Front and Second streets, downtown. RSVP: 24-hour toll-free: 800-850-4406 or whqr.org’s StoryCorps page. Interviews conducted between two people who know and care about each other. Trained facilitator guides participants through the interview process. At the end of ea. 40-minute recording session, participants receive a complimentary CD copy of their interview. With participant permission, a second copy is archived at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress for future generations to hear. Needs to collect 160 interviews, and WHQR will air a selection of the local interviews recorded in the StoryCorps MobileBooth and create special programs around the project. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH UNCW presents a series of unique presentations and interactive events for this year’s Women’s History Month—theme of “Our History is Our Strength.” • Wed., 3/23, 5:30pm, Randall Library Auditorium Film: Demand —documentary centers on investigative footage of human trafficking and prostitution around
THALIAN HALL Thur., 3/24: Cantabile, The London Quartet—whitetie-and-tailed a cappella vocal group who goes from madrigal to McCartney. Having recorded 13 solo albums, with more than 2,000 live performances
including musicals in London’s West End, galas aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2, Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden operas, concerts with the BBC Big Band, and their famed classical parodies; main stage • Sat., 4/2: Dr. Etta, Family Specialist—comic-of-the-year Etta May says she’s finally had to set up a therapy practice. Real life. Real problems. Real prozac. It’s the new two-act seminar from the star of “The Southern Fried Chicks” who’s become a family specialist —with a family you’ll be so thankful is not yours; main stage. www.thalianhall.org 910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820 310 Chestnut St. WING FLING 2011 Budweiser is bringing you the 15th Annual Budweiser Wing Fling with this year’s theme being “Where the Wild Wings Are,” 3/26, downtown Wilmington at Cowan Street Riverfront. Local restaurants provide thousands of wings to taste as a part of the annual Wing Fling event. General admission tickets : $15, sold exclusively at www.wilmingtonwingfling.com. Proceeds from ticket sales will help support the UNCW’s scholarship fund and Wilmington Resident Adolescent Achievement Place. Budweiser is providing 16 oz. can products for only $2.50 each, saving attendees the trouble and costs of personal coolers and ice. In addition to beer, Silver Coast Winery will provide wine for $5. Live music by Bag of Toys, Machine Gun, as well as, Tim Elliott and the Wheels. PLANT AN AZALEA WEEK 3/26-4/1: Cape Fear Garden Club will again sponsor
the annual “Plant an Azalea Week.” Six local garden centers—The Transplanted Garden, Lloyd’s Nursery, Lou’s Flower Patch, Zone 8, Five Oaks and Tinga Nursery—will feature discounts on azaleas purchased during this week as an incentive for Wilmington residents to plant azaleas in their yards. Club will host a contest sponsored by StarNews Media’s MyBackyardNC.com, inviting the public to nominate a neighbor who has done an outstanding job in beautifying their yard by inc: such as free tickets to the annual Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour will be awarded at the Cape Fear Garden Club’s Azalea Garden Tour Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Greenfield Lake.www.capefeargardenclub.org HERB AND GARDEN FAIR Poplar Grove Plantation’s Herb & Garden Fair, Sat., 3/26, 9am-5pm, or Sun., 3/27, 10am-4pm. Annual rite of spring, Historic Poplar Grove Plantation offers anything and everything for the nature lover. As always, the fair this year will offer the best of local plants from top notch growers. Organic herb plants, edible flower plants, bonzais, bedding plants, native trees and topiaries and more! Classes and Activities: Sat., 9am: Bird Hike w/Andy Wood (wear sneakers) • 11am: Managing Garden and Landscape Pests, Organically-Charlotte Glen • 1pm: Springtime Comfort Food-Susan Boyle(includes lunch) • 2:30pm: Tropical Gardens of Cornwall-Susan Hart • 3:30pm: Natural Lawn Care-Ted Wilgis. Sun: 11am: Backyard Rain Gardens-Ted Wilgis • 1pm: Italian Spring Feast-Susan Boyle(includes lunch) • 2:30pm: Herb Gardening 101-Meg Shelton. $10 fee for cooking classes, includes lunch. Admission Fee: $5/person for entire weekend. 10200 US 17. www.poplargrove.com CAROLINA BEACH FASHION SHOW Fashion Show will be held on Sat., 4/2, 11am-2pm, Carolina Beach American Legion Post No. 129, 1500 Old Dow Road. Fashions featured will be from Island Colors, Linda’s Fashions, Southern Charm Boutique and Unique Boutique. Lunch will be catered by Thyme Savor Catering, and in addition there will be a Silent Auction and Raffle. Tickets for the event are on sale at the following businesses on Pleasure Island: Linda’s Fashions, Unique Boutique, Island Colors, Southern Charm Boutique, and Blue Water Realty. Limited to 100 tickets at $20 w/all proceeds supporting holiday events sponsored by the Island of Lights. Must be purchased by 3/28. Linda Cheshire: 910-617-5945. UNCW PRESENTS UNCW Presents proudly announces its 2010/11 season of performances and lectures, Sept-Apr., at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium. Subscriptions/tickets on sale now through Kenan Box Office (962-3500) and online at www.etix.com. Fri., 4/1: Award-winning company Viver Brasil, rooted in the traditional and contemporary forms and techniques of AfroBrazilian culture, takes audiences for an inspiring cultural journey through Brazil, featuring a dazzling program of movement, stunning costumes, pulsating percussion and voice. www.uncw.edu/presents. Season tickets: $40 for non-UNCW students; $29 for UNCW students; $88 for UNCW employees and alumni and senior citizens; and $107 for all others. Choose-Your-Own-Serie also available: $4 off the public ticket price for ticket purchases to at least three different performances at Kenan Auditorium.
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park, face painting, a bounce house, fishing, sensory toys, calming toys, corn toss, and more. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguards will lead special water safety instruction for the families. Refreshments provided free. John Pike, North Carolina Surfers Healing Camp Director: (910) 202-3312 5K FOR PAWS4PEOPLE Wilmington Chapter of paws4people, a non-profit foundation that trains and certifies Service and Assistance Dogs, sponsoring 2nd annual 5k and 1 mile fun walk. 4/3, 9am
Theatre/Auditions STAGEWORKS AUDITIONS Stageworks Auditions for two shows: “Peer Gynt” (with the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra) and “Cirque” (with the Wilmington Ballet). Wed, 3/23, 7pm, Community Arts Center; 2nd and Orange. Seeking youth and adults. Some puppetry involved, no experience rqd. www.stageworksyouth.org SHAKESPEARE COAST WINERY YOUTH CO. Shakespeare Youth Company’s auditions for The Tempest, directed by Cherri McKay, 5-6:45pm 3/2829, performances in May/June at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. A prepared Shakespearian piece is appreciated but not required. Ages 12 or younger must contact SOTG for an interview. Auditions at Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center 120 S. 2nd St. 910-399-2878 or shakespeareonthegreen3@ yahoo.com MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTING Shakespeare on the Green, 19th season festival will be holding auditions for Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Steve Vernon 7pm, 3/2829. Performances every weekend in June at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. You may bring a prepared piece, but not required. All roles are open. Auditions at the Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center 120 S. 2nd St. 910-399-2878 or shakespeareonthegreen3@yahoo.com HAMLET Guerilla Theatre presents William Shakesepare’s “Hamlet” and will hold open-call auditions for its original take on “Hamlet,” 7-10pm, Mon., 3/28, and Tues., 3/29 at the Community Arts Center (2nd & Orange downtown). Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Roles available for men and women of all ages and types. No roles for children in this production. 910-341-0001. guerillatheatre@ gmail.com VAGINA MONOLOGUES The Vagina Monologues, written by playwright and activist Eve Ensler, is based on dozens of interviews Ensler conducted focusing on women’s sexuality and the social stigma surrounding rape and abuse, creating a new conversation about and with women. Local women are donating their time to Wilmington’s community production of The Vagina Monologues at the Community Arts Center (Hannah Block USO, 120 South Second St), Thurs., 3/30 and Fri., 3/31 and Sat., 4/1, 8pm, with music to start the show. Tickets: $20. Two American Sign Language interpreters will be donating their talents to the Friday night performance to a designated seating area. Beneficiaries of
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the Azalea Festival, is open to both amateur and professional artists. At St. James Episcopal Church on Dock Street, 4/8-10. Anyone 18 and over may compete, and any two-dimensional artwork may be submitted with the exception of computer-generated works and stained glass. Non-refundable entry fees: $30 for W.A.A. members and $40 for non-members. Official “Prospectus,â€? including detailed guidelines is available on the W.A.A. website: www.wilmington-art. org. Judges by noted painter and workshop instructor Mike Rooney and photographer Brownie Harris BOTTEGA EVENTS Tues: Open-mic night • Wed.free weekly wine tastings, 7pm • 3/8: Atlantis Open Mic • Thurs 3/24: Poetry Slam • Fri, 3/25: Gabriel Exhibit Opening and 4th Friday Gallery Walk 6pm. 208 N. Front St. 910763-3737, www.bottegagallery.com. www.myspace. com/bottegagallery. PROJEKTE EXHIBIT: Thurs., 3/24, 6-10pm, Projekte, in partnership with V-Day Wilmington 2011, will open its doors with the sole intention to raise money and awareness for The Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons, Inc. and The Carousel Center for Abused Children by hosting a silent auction and concert with a portion of the proceeds benefiting both centers. Artists and musicians who donate their talents are passionate about uniting their voices to raise awareness to produce vital change.Call to artists: We are seeking female focused 2d or 3d artwork, gallery ready to exhibit. Bonnie England: theprojekte@gmail.com. Artwork that doesn’t meet their reserve will be returned to the artist. Reception will include local musician Lynn O’Connell and food from local establishments. Musicians, food vendors, and volunteers that would like to participate can email Sarah: daywilmingtonnc@gmail.com. 523 S 3rd Street, 910-763-1197, theprojekte@gmail.com, www.theprojekte.com
Museums CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ILM EXHIBIT: All Aboard! Leading to Reading exhibit, sponsored by Dr. Tyson & Dr. Heaney of Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, 3/24: 5:30-7:30pm: Dedicated to focusing on and increasing literacy skills in young children. Light refreshments! • Bugs and Butterflies Spring Event, 4/22-23, 9am-noon, featuring egg decorating (Butterfly Styled), face painting, toddler bug egg hunt (4 and under), all-ages bug egg hunt (10:45am), outdoor actvities (11am-noon), bee and butterfly balloon animals (11am-noon) and plant a flower for the butterflies (11am-noon),. Membership included in admission. • Enroll today for the Spring 2011 session of The Language Workshop for Children at Accents On Fun. French and Spanish classes, feat. the proven Thibaut Technique. French For Tots (6 to 36 mo); Spanish For Tots (6 to 36 mo); French or Spanish For Children (3 to 5 years); French or Spanish For Children (5 to 9 years). 910-763-3387. www.accentsonfun.com BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com. NC AQUARIUM Admission: $8 ages 13-61; $7 ages 62 and up; $6 ages 3-12. Free admission for: children under 2; registered groups of N.C. school children, and NC Aquarium Society members. Feat. Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Extended Behind the Scenes Tour, Children’s Discovery Time, Mommy and Me, AquaCamp and more! • Rick Wilkinson, a surf-fishing instructor at the NC Aquarium, volunteers his spare time rebuilding donated fishing gear, which he hands over the good-as-new rigs to area youth and adult groups, like Big Buddy, Community Boys and Girls Club, the Brigade Boys and Girls Club, and St. Mary’s Social Ministry. Anyone wanting to donate a used rod and reel can drop the gear off at the Aquarium Visitors Service Desk between 9am-4pm any day. www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. 910-458-8257 ext 218 or 202. LATIMER HOUSE
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Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: B.W. Wells: Pioneer Ecologist: Tells the stories of botanist B.W. Wells and Pender County’s Big Savannah, and how Wells documented the area through a wealth of stunning photographs. • Photography in Focus. Explore the evolution of photography, from the daguerreotype to the digital camera. Discover how picture-taking technologies have changed, bringing cameras and photographs out of the studio and into the mainstream. • EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resident’s Day: Residents admitted free first Sun. ea. mo. • Picture the Past, Sat., 3/26. 1-4pm. Try on clothing from decades and centuries past. Create your own picture portrait, or “daguerreotype,” to take home as a keepsake. Examine historic photographs and imagine the stories they tell. • History Day, Tues., 3/29, 9am-3pm. Regional History Day competition provides students an opportunity to develop their interest in history into a unique investigation of the past. Prereg. required. 910-798-4358.• Hours: 9am5pm Tues-Sat. and 1-5pm, Sun. Museum closed Mon. until Memorial Day 2011. Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for students with valid ID and seniors; $5 special military rate with valid military ID; $3 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are always free. 814 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: From Heart to Hand: African-American Quilts from the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, through 4/10. Exhibition includes select quilts from Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and features the work of Yvonne Wells and Nora Ezell, whose quilts showcase the variety of styles in the MMFA’s permanent collection. Accompanied by a 2006 publication, Just How I Picture It in My Mind: Contemporary African-American Quilts from the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts by Mary Elizabeth
Johnson Huff. Published 2006, 109 pages with color illustrations. Copies available for purchase in gift shop. • Remembering BIG , Through 4/30: Inexhaustible creativity, expressive color and power of art created by this larger-than-life artist, “Big” Allen D. Carter, a.k.a. Big Al or Big (1947-2008), a celebrated artist, teacher and mentor to at-risk youth in the Arlington County Public Schools. Drawings and paintings on paper, canvas, household objects, prints, sculpture and constructions on loan from the Artist’s Estate. CLASSES: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm. Group meets in Reception Hall. Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. • Hand and Wheel Pottery Techniques: Mon/Wed., 3/21-5/11, 9am-noon.CAM Members: $250. 3/225/12, Tues/Thurs, 5:30 – 8:30pm. Hiroshi Sueyoshi teaches handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing and finishing techniques. Class size is limited. Open to all skill levels, ages 16+. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Wed and Fri-Sun., 11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999.
Sports/Recreation WILMINGTON WATER TOURS Tues.-Sat: “Eagle’s Island Cruise,” 1-2pm, $10: Hour long-narrated cruise surrounding the entire Eagle’s Island. You will get up close to the Battleship, the State Port, and some beautiful scenery. • Sunset Cruise, Tues-Sat, 6-7:30pm, $25 • Black Water Adventure, Tues-Sat., 10am-12:30pm, $25. RSVP: 910-338-3134. 212 S Water Street. www. WilmingtonWaterTours.com MARATHONS, TRIATHALONS, ETC. 3/26: Wrightsville Beach Biathlon. 9am. Standup paddle & run. Blockade Runner Resort, Wrightsville Beach. 910-256-6468; http://sup.coastalurge.com/ events-3/?event_id=138 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BIATHLON The endurance of athletes of all ages will be tested over water and across the sand as racers stand-up paddle board and then sprint to the finish line in the
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AZALEA FESTIVAL 5K/10K 4/2, 6:30am: 2nd Annual Azalea Festival 5K/10K/Fun Walk Mayfair Town Center, $30/adv, $35/day of. Kids under 12 free to run t-shirt, $10. Funds raised support the Big Buddy Program. Cash prizesn for top male and top female runners. 392-8180 or go to www. active.com.
WATER CONFERENCE Water and wastewater professionals and exhibitors from across NC in Wilmington on Sun., 3/27, to kick off the 10th annual Spring Conference of the NC Section of the American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Water Environment Association (NC AWWA-WEA). Mon. morning: Nancy Gallinaro, chief operations officer for Cape Fear Public Utilities Authority, will speak to attendees about “Facing Tomorrow’s Problems with Today’s Resources.” Mon./ Tues. presentations related to water, wastewater, operations and maintenance, and special topics,
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BEGINNER’S FENCING CLASS The Cape Fear Fencing Association will offer its next beginners’ fencing class Mon, 4/4, 6:30pm, which runs 6 weeks, taught by Head Coach Greg Spahr, every Mon/Wed; $40. Meet in the lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets in downtown Wilmington. Equipment is supplied; learn the basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques and more. www.capefearfencing.com or 910 799-8642.
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FIREWALL OF SOUND 3/26, 7:30pm: See the documentary that was voted Best Independent Film by the readers of encore! Gravity Records will be presenting a free screening of “Firewall of Sound” at the Satellite Lounge and Bar on 120 Greenfield St. Plus musical guests Radio Control (Boston) and Wilmington’s own King Beard! Doors at 7:30. Film at 8. www.firewallofsound.com SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES 3/27: Gentleman Broncos (USA, 2009): Acts & Crafts, no budget film directors, 70’s sci-fi and writers camps are what Jared Hess (Napolian Dynamite, Nacho Libre) almost brought us in this, his third and easily best film. (1hr 30min) • Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223 VISIONS FILM FEST Filmmaker Isaiah “Izzy” Powers, co-director of the Student Academy Award-winning animation “Dried Up,” will kick off the inaugural VISIONS Film Festival & Conference at UNCW with a keynote address on Fri., 4/1, 9am, Lumina Theater. VISIONS is the first ever international film festival and conference showcasing exclusively undergraduate filmmakers and scholars together in one forum. The film scholars’ conference will follow Powers’ address with two sessions: 10am and 1:30pm. Free and open to the public. HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS 3/27: Humanist and Freethinkers of Cape Fear are hosting a movie night, Monty Pythons Life of Brian. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4313 Lake Ave, 5-7:30pm, 3/27. www.humanism.meetup.com/182. Free, nonmembers, $3/donation. Movie snacks,your sense of humor and perhaps a friend.
Kids Stuff END OF GRADE TEST PREPARATION End of Grade Test Prep, 3rd-8th graders. Free; pre-reg rqd. 3rd-5th Grades: Mon.,5:30-6:30pm • 6th-8th Grades: Tues., 5:30-6:30pm. MLK Community Center
FIT FOR FUN CENTER Hop into Spring! Thurs., 3/24, 9am-noon. $5/child and adults free. Celebrate Spring at Fit for Fun! We will be planting plants, making fun decorations, dancing around the maypole, and much more! Ages 5 and under. 302 10th St. 910-341-4630. www. fitforfuncenter.com AZALEA FESTIVAL CHILDREN’S TEA 3/27, 2pm: Annual Azalea Festival Children’s Tea, this years special guest areall the characters from Alice In Wonderland, mystery destination, down the rabbit hole. Azalea Belles, Azalea Festival Princess and her court. Price includes entertainment, crafts, door prizes, food and beverage. This is an amazing event for kids and their parents to be involved in the tradition of the Azalea Festival. Annie Anthony: cfvcdirector@gmail.com
Lectures/Readings TWO SISTERS BOOKERY 3/23, 7pm: Detective Sergeant Joe Matthews, coauthor of Bringing Adam Home: The Abduction that Changed America, and the Miami detective who solved the Adam Walsh abduction and murder case after 27 years of relentless investigation will visit. As harrowing as In Cold Blood, yet ultimately uplifting, Bringing Adam Home is the riveting story of a triumph of justice and the enduring power of love. “A taut, compelling and often touching book about a long march to justice,” says Scott Turow, author of Presumed Innocent. Also the on-screen Senior Criminal Investigator for Fox’s “America’s Most Wanted” and inventor of the DNA Legacy Kit. • 3/26, 1-3pm: Scott Taylor and Bland Simpsonwill be together at Two Sisters Bookery discussing and signing copies of their new book, The Coasts of Carolina. The book captures the vibrancy of the North Carolina oceanfront, sound country, and interior shores behind the barrier islands. • 3/29, 6pm: The Successful Gardener Guide, the 4th book by Toby Bost, a popular garden writer for over 30 years, will
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8:30pm, at the Fitness & Wellness Center at Brunswick Forest, 2701 Brunswick Forest Parkway in Leland. Experts answer questions on a wide array of topics including maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, pediatrics, pediatric surgery, pediatric endocrinology and child neurology. www.nhrmc.org/LiveAndLearn. RSVP rqd: VitaLine at 910-815-5188.
be the topic for discussion and gardening tips at a presentation by the author at Two Sisters. 318 Nutt St. www.twosistersbookery.com. POMEGRANATE BOOKS 3/26: Latino Book Club Discusses Urrea’s Into the Beautiful North 4pm: The Latino Book Club meets on the final Saturday of each month at Pomegranate Books. Join us in March for a discussion of the book Into the Beautiful North, by Luis Alberto Urrea. A book of vivid characters, poetic language, and wonderful humor. 4418 Park Ave. (910) 452-1107. www.pombooks.net LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Speaker for the League of Women Voters Hot Topics Luncheon, 3/28, 11:30am, McAlisters: Bertha B. Todd, retired school and centraloffice administrator in New Hanover County, played a key role in the New Hanover County Schools during the era of desegregation and has continued to participate in the community with the goal of opening hearts and minds to the humanity of us all. Author of “My Restless Journey”—will bring copies of her book to the luncheon. Open to the public. THE GIRL IN NEED OF A TOURNIQUET 3/30, 4:30pm: Discussion with Merri Lisa Johnson. Women’s History Month event. Free. UNCW Warwick Center. 601 S. College Rd.
Classes/Workshops HOME BUYER’S WORKSHOPS Thurs, in Mar/Apr: 3/24: Budgets, Paperwork and Plans, Oh My! • 3/31: Buying Without a Down Payment. Bolivia Office Ste. E, $25/six workshops. Advance registration rqd. 910-253-0699 NHRMC PREGNANCY/PEDIATRICS SEMINAR NHRMC to host free seminar on pregnancy and pediatrics. New Hanover Regional Medical Center wants to help you learn more about the resources and advanced care available right in your community at its free Women & Children seminar on Thurs., 4/7, 6:3-
RESUME FORMATTING 3/23, 3pm: Reference Librarians assist job hunters w/formatting resume and completing employment apps online. 3-5 pm, every Wednesdaythrough April. 798-6301. NHC Public Library, 201 Chestnut St. FREE TAX PROGRAM UNCW’s IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is offering free tax assistance for taxpayers who qualify through the end of April. Free help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own. Tax returns done free of charge in Cameron Hall Room 231: 3/25, 2-6pm; 3/30, 5:30-7:30pm; 4/7, 4-7pm; 4/8, 2-6pm; and 4/11, 5-7pm. Volunteers are students in UNCW’s accountancy and business law programs and members of the university’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, a national accounting and information systems fraternity. Bring: photo ID, SS cards (you, spouse, dependents), birth dates of all, current year’s tax package, wage and earning statements, interest and divident statements, last year’s fed. and state returns if available, bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit, total paid for daycare provider and provider’s tax ID number (both spouses must be present to e-file). 910-962-3509. YMCA 3/27, 12-4pm: YWCA Community Swim Day—Family fun at the YWCA Pool! Fun swim, try-a-swim lesson, free giveaways, games and much more. • 3/29-30: YWCA Winter Warm-Up Swim-a-thon—Winter Warm-Up swimmers will be participating in the Swim-a-thon for the pool bubble! All proceeds go directly to our Save the Bubble Fund to replace the pool bubble. • 3/31, 5:15 pm: Balance Your Hormones Naturally—Free workshop led by Atlantic Spinal Rehab and Wellness Clinic. 799-6820. 2815 South College Rd. www.ywca.org
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pet of the week Hi all, My name is Lucky. I am a lucky dog now but my previous life was very unlucky. A couple of weeks ago I wondered up to a local store with my ears hanging by a thread. Law enforcement thinks my ears were cut by someone involved in dog fighting and then I was allowed to be attacked by fighting dogs. I was what they term a “bait” dog. A wonderful guardian Angel swooped down and whisked me off to the vet and a wonderful veterinarian sewed my ears back together. I have the wonderful folks to thank for saving my ears and my life. The Sunburst Foundation Canine Rescue has offered to pay for the rest of my medical care, but I also have heartworm disease unfortunately, and so have some costly and risky procedures to go through still. Any donation, no matter how small, can be made directly to the vet office, Rocky Point Animal Hospital at 910-602-6633 during business hours. This account is set up under Sunburst Foundation and is tax deductible. You can also go to the Sunburst website at www.sunburstfoundationofwilmington.org and find my story under Luv-A-Bull and make a donation there. Even after all the pain and suffering I have endured I still love people and other dogs.
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