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EVENT OF THE WEEK Saturday, March 7, 7:30 a.m.

NC Rainbow Run Benefitting homeless LGBT youth, the North Carolina Rainbow Run takes place this Saturday at Old River Farms (8711 Old River Road in Burgaw). All registration fees for the run go to Open House in Wilmington. Registration is $15 for kids under 12, $25 for students and $35 for general admission. Folks can register at www.ncrainbowrun.com.

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Live Local Live Small:

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o how about you—at the bookstore? It’s going to affect you, isn’t it?” My favorite banker and I were chatting about the loss of the film incentives.

“Yes,” I confirmed. “We aren’t going to be renting books if there aren’t films here. The only thing I have heard that is staying is ‘Under the Dome’ and I guess ‘Bolden’…” I babbled onward about my concerns. A week earlier, a young lady writing a paper on the film incentives had asked how it was going to impact our business. I had explained to her that we were going to have to “lay off someone.”

“Really?’ she asked, clearly startled

Discussing Small Business for Films website and NC History Museum’s latest film exhibit By: Gwenyfar rohler

by my answer.

I nodded and explained that the film industry brought in enough business every month to pay one salary. Without it I don’t know what we are going to do. It’s February right now—one of our slowest months of the year—but it is usually when production is starting to pick back up after the holidays. So we are struggling a bit and I am doing everything in my power to not cut hours and find a way around a layoff.

Of course, we are just one small business that has come to depend upon the film industry in NC In January I got an email about joining a coalition known as

Above: NC History Museum showcases items from North Carolina-shot "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Photo, courtesy NC History Museum.

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films made there pops up. The curators have films listed for every single state in the country.

That destroys the argument that the entire state does not benefit from film money.

Yes, Charlotte and Wilmington see it more quickly than others, but it spreads across the entire state. Here, irrefutably, is the visual demonstration of that argument.

Wow. With “Sleepy Hollow” moving production to Georgia, I have had quite the bitter sweet week as the episode that filmed in our store hit the air waves. We’ve had people from all over the country get in touch with us as a result of it, and that has been lovely. But the loss of the show meant there would be no hope for us to become a re-occurring location, which would have been lovely and with their story line, a real possibility. The rental brought in a nice bit of money to put toward the mortgage and property taxes, and the notoriety since is a dividend that we expect will continue to pay—just like “Stuck In Love” has and all the “One Tree Hill” fans that continue to flock here. (They even have a convention now.) A couple weeks ago, there was a lovely couple making the rounds of town from Spain who had saved for almost three years to come here to visit the “Dawson’s Creek” locations. Three years. From Spain.

Expenses include: lodging, food, transportation, souvenirs—sigh. I am starting to feel like a broken record.

Bottom line: It’s not over. We have lost the incentive before and gotten it back.

This time it might be harder and take longer, but we can do it. It’s not just the loss of over 4,000 jobs during the economic recovery that we need to worry about, it’s the bar maids and hotel workers, taxi drivers, and retail employees who are going to get their hours cut or lose their jobs because of the loss of revenue. That’s who we are really fighting for.

Please, check out Small Business for Film, and if you are a business owner who saw film money in your till and now you miss it, sign up to show your support. In the mean time, if you see any nice tourists here visiting because of our film heritage, thank them, and then, please, ask if you can take their picture, and email it to our state legislature. We need to make that piece real, and one way is to put faces to put faces to our visitors and another is to shower them with the sheer numbers that we see. This is a battle we must be part of for the long haul. Together, we will prevail.

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“Small Business for Film,” a grassroots effort and website trying to bring attention to the impact that film has—not on Hollywood producers but small businesses right here.

Folk can register their small businesses that support and are supported by film, and have their listings displayed in an effort to show the reach film money has. It actually puts a face on the businesses that benefit.

Since early January, over 570 businesses across the state have registered to show just where film money goes.

This is a message that our local political leaders actually understand. (It’s rare when they get it, so we must celebrate the small victories when they actually happen.) One would rather hope that since they “speak the same language” as our state-level leaders that lending their voices to our grassroots effort would have helped sway the events of the last year. Last week they held a press conference at Screen Gems to essentially say the fight is not over and they will continue to work for the re-instatement of the film incentive. By the way, Small Business NC points out it is the only incentive that benefits small business in NC. It’s great to have them in the fight, and let us hope their sober messages will prevail.

In case of galloping irony, “Staring North Carolina: 100 Year 3,000 Films” opened at the NC History Museum in November of last year. The exhibit is literally next door to the state legislature building. (Seriously, it’s where you park when you go visit your representatives. It is closer to speaker Tim Moore’s office than Alaska is to Sarah Palin’s back porch. ) Part of what the exhibit does is shed light on the length and breadth of filming in NC. The 3,000 movies doesn’t include all the made-for-TV movies of the ‘80s and ‘90s—though it does include TV series, like “Homeland” (Charlotte), “Dawson’s Creek,” “Sleepy Hollow,” and more. When I asked the curators about the awkward timing, they pointed out the exhibit had been in the works for over two years before the cut to the incentives was announced.

So, have any of the legislators actually come through and looked at the exhibit?

Again, the curators demurred, noting how they can track how many people visit the exhibit, but hey don’t track if members of the General Assembly have been visitors.

The exhibit is extensive, and if you have a day in our state capital this year, I highly recommend going to see it. The exhibit will remain open until September 7, 2015.

Perhaps, for me, the display that was the most moving had nothing to do with pictures of people I know, or celebrities I find thrilling, or films that brought me to tears. At the very end, upon exiting, there is a touch screen on a table at about counter height. The image on the screen is of North Carolina with all of our 100 counties outlined and named. When you touch any county with your finger, a list of the

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hysterectomy (to prevent the possibility of pregnancy) — and was counseled that he might eventually become menopausal. His condition, “persistent Mullerian duct syndrome,” is rare enough when diagnosed at birth but, according to experts cited by the Daily Telegraph, virtually unheard-of at age 37. Walters said he will continue living as a man.

Historical Weird — Can’t Possibly Be True: For a brief period in 1951 and 1952, an educational kit, the Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab, was for sale in the United States even though it came with testable samples of four types of uranium ore and three different radiation sources (alpha, beta, gamma). A surviving copy of the kit has been on display recently at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but the radioactive materials had to be removed before the kit could be shipped to Belfast. (The kit had failed to sell well; kids apparently preferred the company’s erector sets.)

— In February, the Kansas Humanities Council, providing background to a current, traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit, posted a description of a 1925 baseball game in Wichita in which the profession-

al, all-black Wichita Monrovians took on members of the local Ku Klux Klan. (Historians guessed that the KKK risked the embarrassment of defeat only because it needed the exposure to overcome declining enrollments.) The Monrovians (champions of the Colored Western League the year before) won, 10-8, and the Klan shut down in Kansas two years later.

Intelligent Design A 37-year-old Lancashire, England, businessman (identified in later news reports as Duane Walters), fearing surgery for suspected bladder cancer, was discovered to be cancer-free, but on the other hand, he was found to have a uterus, ovaries and cervix — even though he has fully functioning exterior male genitalia. He was referred to Manchester University Hospital for a

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War Is Hell — Least Competent Terrorists: (1) A recent YouTube compilation of footage gleaned from, in some cases, unedited ISIS promotion videos, claimed to show jihadists accidentally killing themselves.

Several fighters in a group photo appear to be blown up when one of them fumblingly detonates a captured bomb, and one man was killed when he apparently tried to reload a mortar launcher too quickly. (2) London’s Daily Telegraph reported in January that the “Darkshadow” jihadists from Tunisia and Ivory Coast, who had proclaimed their website-hacking would disrupt international travel, wound up taking down a site consisting merely of bus timetables in Bristol, England. Darkshadow’s English translator also misspelled Muslim (“Muslum”).

— Perspective: ISIS’ very public recent executions of a Jordanian pilot and two Japanese citizens were met with starkly different reactions. In Jordan, King Abdullah II led his nation in a call for bloody revenge. In Japan (according to a February Associated Press dispatch from Tokyo), feelings were mixed because of “meiwaku” — Japan’s cultural feeling that the dead victims (and their families) were “causing trouble” by placing themselves in harm’s way. Said one man cited by the AP, “In the old days, their parents would have had to commit hara-kiri to apologize.” In fact, both victims’ families did repeatedly apologize for inconveniencing the government, which had warned citizens to stay away from the war zone.

The Continuing Crisis — Point Taken: At a February meeting in Geneva of the U.N. Conference on Dis-

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armament, regarding whether meetings should be open to the general public, the representative from Belarus expressed alarm because of potential problems for the security staff. “What if,” he asked (according to a Reuters report), “there were topless ladies screaming from the public gallery throwing bottles of mayonnaise?”

(According to the official summary, the Mexican delegate apparently earnestly pointed out that some U.N. meetings were already open to the public, but as yet there had been no mayonnaise-droppings.)

— CSI Netherlands: Police in the Dutch town of Haarlem, near Amsterdam, raided an urban marijuana farm after a recent snowfall. In photographs of the neighborhood, all yards and roofs of houses are blanketed in white — except for a certain portion of the roof of one home, on which the snow had completely melted. Police, deducing that the attic was likely an illegal marijuana greenhouse, made arrests.

— News You Can Use: If you’re in pain, shouting “Owww!” has measurable therapeutic value. Writing recently in the Journal of Pain, researchers from the National University of Singapore hypothesize that the muscle movements in vocalizing somehow divert or confuse pain signals, which otherwise would go unimpeded to the brain. Of subjects who plunged their hands into extremely cold water, those who were allowed to vocalize kept their hands immersed for up to three minutes longer than those who were silent. (The “oww” sound is similar in many languages and is apparently instinctive from birth.)

First-World Problem Solved

A company called AudioQuest believes there are serious music listeners sufficiently grossed out by the imperfect sound delivered by ordinary ethernet cables (typically with plastic connectors on each end and selling for around $20) that relief is needed. The company recently introduced the Cat-6 Ethernet cable, whose connectors are made of silver. For those who require the reportedly richer sound, relief is only $10,500 away.

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Live Long and Prosper: Leveling the playing field By: Mark Basquill

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fter streaming another episode of “Star Trek” in frigid St. Louis last week, a colleague and I watched the Duke-Carolina game at the Friday’s attached to the hotel. Negative 5 degrees before the windchill isn’t sightseeing weather. I smiled, “I’ve come to expect that kind of excellence.”

Sally said, “Carolina basketball’s the best.

And looks like you got that whole poverty thing figured out, too.”

I didn’t know what she was talking about until she told me that a “Working Group” of our Board of Governors recommended closing the poverty center at Chapel Hill.

Sally taunted, “Closing a poverty center?

Didn’t any of those clowns even think about how partisan, mean-spirited and outright stupid that might look?”

“I should hope not,” I countered, not quite sure how exactly I planned to defend my home state. After 20 years here, I’m sure that defending the honor of my adopted state is my sacred duty. Sometimes the defense of this state requires great sacrifices, up to and including sacrificing common sense.

Sally lives in the Northeast or Midwest or California. I forget which. It doesn’t matter anyway. She clearly was not brought up right. No Southern charm. No ability to say something with a sugary smile while meaning the complete opposite. Bless her heart. Sally said gruffly with not an ounce of grace, “So, you got ‘no mo po’ in Carolina?”

That’s when I sprung to this great state’s defense. I explained that I applaud this “working group.” Six of the eight members are wealthy, white male Republicans. Their hands are filthy with the dirt of the work they do. The two remaining members are wealthy, white women Republicans. I explained that not one of these work group members gave so much as a thought to the public, streams of data or decency. And why should they? They courageously held tightly to their principles, foremost of which is prosperity—their prosperity.

Because their prosperity is our prosperity.

Sally snapped, “Defending these recommendations is a lost cause.”

I continued undeterred by reality, much as many politicians often do, “Carolina is built on the blood of peculiar institutions and lost causes,” I reminded her.

We Carolinians don’t need to waste taxpayer money for a bunch of academics to tell us the main causes of poverty and develop a plan about how to deal with it. Sure, some

people work very hard to get poor or stay poor. When opportunity knocks, they practically slam the door and shout, “I’d rather stay poor!” But finding folks that work that hard to get poor is like finding diamonds in a coal-ash pond. No, the two main causes of poverty are the dumb luck of being born poor and greed that often seems to accompany being rich.

Today, as in most of history, if you’re lucky enough to be born rich, you tend to have opportunities to stay rich, and you’re not giving a penny away to some slacker. The playing field is level enough, thank you. Pull on those bootstraps and quit whining. Folks blind with greed may not even realize it.

If you’re unlucky to be born poor, you stay pretty poor. “Upward mobility” has existed in every culture, but no culture, including ours, offers many opportunities for advancement.

A dirt-poor peasant with a strong arm in Rome could join the legion, work his way up the ranks and retire to a vineyard. But most peasants, then and now, don’t retire on the vineyard; they die on the vine. Despite some increases in opportunities to move out of poverty, it’s still true that where there is a road out of poverty at all, it isn’t paved.

I told Sally there were good Christian reasons for closing a center studying poverty, and I’m sure regardless of whether their recommendations are adopted, our esteemed working group has a plan: a “Prosperity Plan.”

Remember that old greeting we learned in Sunday school, “Live long and prosper?”

“That was Mr. Spock,” Sally said.

“Stolen from the Bible, no doubt.”

Sally stopped me before I could explain ‘The Plan.’ She motioned for the waitress.

“I’ll have whatever he’s having.”

“Sweet tea for two, c’min up.”

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ilmington’s Beard of Antlers are a heavy-metal five-piece straight out of the Cape Fear’s own boggy marshlands. It’s homegrown music, with good riffs and plenty of lowend. They are scheduled to light up the stage at Reggie’s this Saturday.

It’s interesting how some bands are created for the purpose of touring the world and signing to the biggest record label they can, while others would rather play in their hometown in support of those more ambitious bands. Such is the case for Beard of Antlers. According to bassist Will Poole, the sole reason Beard of Antlers ever came into existence was to open for doom-metal acts Dark Castle and Bloody Panda. The band formed in 2009 and originally consisted of Vic-

tor Marriott (guitar, vocals), Dan Todd (guitar, vocals), Ryhan Wishnia (vocals), and former drummer Max Sweeney.

Carlos Denogan replaced Sweeney on drums when the group decided to take their music a step further by releasing their first and only EP, “Essence of Wilderness,” in June of that year.

“This band is great for the fact that it’s a genre we all enjoy but don’t take too seriously,” Poole says. “As Carlos put it, ‘We take it lightly but give it to you heavy.’ Plus, it’s fairly straightforward, riff-centered music, so it tends to be easy to remember when you haven’t practiced in a while.”

Beard of Antlers play primarily doom and sludge metal, terminology that basically means heavy, distorted guitar, dramatically

Metal outfit Beard of Antlers performs at Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern By: Zachary Painter

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in right around the 3-minute mark. It’s a song that takes its time, and the band is in no rush to get through it either.

The next track, “Iron Monger,” has a catchy guitar riff and lots of melodic harmonies to add flavor to the mix. “Swing Low” has a faster pace, featuring clean vocals.

The track, “Cerberus,” is where the EP truly picks up. Poole’s bass leads the fray with a fuzzy, beefy tone as the guitars join in unison. When Denogan’s drums join, the band jumps in full swing, and the chugging riffage ensues. The droney, sludgy music can be redundant, but Beard of Antlers realizes this, and keep the songs at a reasonable length, sprinkling little hooks where need be in order to keep it fresh.

There is something to be said about being readily available. One of Beard of Antlers’ shining moments was back in 2012, when they had the opportunity to open for Japanese doom-enthusiasts Church of Misery at the now-defunct Soapbox Laundro Lounge. Church of Misery formed in 1995 and are considered a hallmark of the genre. Mixing elements of the psychadelic with their metal roots, Church of Misery’s sound offered a perfect combina-

tion for that of Beard of Antlers.

“It was great,” Poole comments. “I couldn’t understand any of the lyrics and the bass player wore a Hank Williams Jr. T-shirt.”

It could be said that the Wilmington sludge lords are mere opportunists, jumping onto shows that will guarantee a high draw. That, or they just have a knack for being at the right place at the right time.

Don’t miss their performance this Saturday with Revolving Beast, Children of the Reptile, and Starved Out at Reggie’s.

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slower tempos and a big, encompassing overall sound. It’s not the most technically demanding music, as Poole points out, but it has been gaining momentum, especially in the Southeast. Wilmington’s very own Weedeater, for example, are true heralds of the genre, taking their riff-laden music all over North America and Europe.

As with most bands around the Wilmington area, Beard of Antlers’ lineup features recycled musicians of other great local bands. Marriott, Denogan and Todd, for example, all play in Salvacion, while Poole has another group he plays in called The Alibis. The product of such intertwining (or conflicting) schedules and camaraderie amongst these musicians could be equated to a neglected child—or just a band not out to make it, rather to have fun doing what they do best. “We’re basically The Traveling Wilburys of Southeastern North Carolina,” Poole quips. “We’re Wilmington’s premier stuporgroup.”

Beard of Antlers’ sound will instantly appeal to fans of Electric Wizard, Sleep, Elder, and other bands of that vein. The opening track, “Keeper,” sounds like an invocation as it begins to awaken, and evolves slowly until the vocals finally come

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SOUTHWESTERN SPRINGSTEEN: Dubbed the Springsteen of the Southwest by People Magazine, Pat Green will play his country tunes, alongside

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Wednesday, March 4

Thursday, March 5

open-mic comedy (9pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Pub Trivia (6pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; Jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.

Doug Irving Trio (6:30 pm; $5-$12; jazz) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.

Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment (9:30 pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Rebekah Todd & Friends (7pm; free; folk/ blues) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

Open Jam Wednesdays (7pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Team Trivia (8pm; Free) —Buffalo Wild Wing, 206 Old Eastwood Rd. Pat Green w/Hudson Moore (8pm; $17-$20; country) —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St. birthday improv and nutt street improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Murphy’s Grand Ole Opry (9pm; $3) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Kamikaze Karaoke Contest (9:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7pm; Free) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.

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red, islander, 3 years hollow, arbor vitale (7:30pm; $15-$20; rock) —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.

‘Loosewheel’ Bluegrass Jam (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

UNCW Wind Symphony and Chamber Winds (7:30 pm; $0-$6) —Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd. Open Mic Night with Dennis Brinson Karaoke with DJ Rob (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213 Market St. Unit D Karaoke (8pm; $3-$5) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N. Karaoke Dance Party (8pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

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Overtyme (7pm; Free; eclectic mix) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. An Evening with Jeanne Jolly (8pm; $15-$20; singer/songwriter) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Beach Billy Brothers (8pm; $3-$5; country) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N. Gaslight Street (8pm; Free; rock/soul) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. John Early (8pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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Hell Yeah, Devour the Day, Like a Storm (8:30pm; $25-$30; metal) —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.

Subversive Films and Experimental Music (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

Live Music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

reggae sunday (9pm; $3) —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.

Leland Sundries & Ramblin’ Andy (7pm; acoustic) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

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Josh Solomon (9pm; Free; alternative) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.

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Tuesday, March 10 Happy Little Singers (9:45 am; $10) —Hannah Block USO Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St.

Chasing Opal, Boba Funk (6pm; Free; folk/ funk) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.

The Dixieland Allstars (6pm; Free) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.

Ekiim Ariara Album Release Party (8pm; $5-$7) —Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Mike Blair Vittles Food Truck (8pm; Free; rock) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St. Vita and the Woolf (8pm; $5; soul pop) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. Justin Fox (8pm; $3-$5; Americana) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N. The Freeway Revival (8pm; Free; americana) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. John Early (8pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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Magic Micro Multimedia Monday Open Mic (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

Pub Trivia (6pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

Travis Shallow (7pm; Free; classic rock) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. $3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

Trivia (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.

Saturday, March 7

Michael Wolfe (7pm; $3; alternative) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

Show Up and Sing (6pm; $5) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Karaoke with DJBe (9pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Cody Canada & The Departed (9pm; $12-$15; Americana) —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.

Comedy Bingo (7pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Open Mic (7:30pm; Free) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St. Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7:30 pm; Free) —Carolina Ale House Wilmington, 317-C College Rd. College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. DJ Riz (9:30pm) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

Wednesday, March 11 Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free) —CAM Cafe, 3201 South 17 St. Trivia Night (6:30 pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Benny Hill (6:30 pm; Free; Jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Open Jam Wednesdays (7pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Jill Ross & Barry Langston (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Me and Mr. B (9:30pm; soul) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

Team Trivia (8pm; Free) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.

Karaoke (10pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

birthday improv and nutt street improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Donna Merritt (10pm; piano) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. Chasing Opal (10pm; Free; folk) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.

Sunday, March 8 Sam Melvin and Friends (2pm; $3-$5; rock) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N. Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; singer/songwriter) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

murphy’s grand ole opry (9pm; $3) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Kamikaze Karaoke Contest (9:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

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Capturing a Bygone Era:

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Harry Taylor showcases Civil War re-enactment photos at SALT By: Emily Truss

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ver the last few decades, our society has embraced the Digital Revolution, so much to the point that most of the U.S. population consists of avid cell phone and Internet users. One may argue that in our modern world, film is dead. Photographer Harry Taylor, however, will prove otherwise when he shows Wilmington the beauty of traditional film photography during his upcoming exhibit, “Requiem: Views from the Cape Fear.”

It is well-known that the Port City is rich in history, but Taylor’s photography gives viewers a tangible, in-depth look into what life was like along the Cape Fear River during the Civil War. Living historians act as models for Taylor as he recreates the aesthetic of the culture during the 1860s.

“I have always been interested in history, but the Civil War era is definitely the most interesting to me,” Taylor says. “I can’t imagine what it would be like to live with the politics of that era.”

Taylor achieves his photography through a process called wet-plate collodion—the primary process used for creating photographs during the Civil War era. Taylor has been working in the medium for nearly a decade. The method is much more complex than the simple snap of a button as used on digital cameras. For starters, an 8-by-10 box camera with a hood is required, as well as a dark room, complete with several chemicals. A glass plate is coated with collodion, a mixture of raw cotton treated with nitric and sulfuric acids that has been dissolved in ether and alcohol, usually with a touch of bromide. The glass plate is then moved to the dark room to be dipped in a solution of silver nitrate, which binds the bromide to create a light-sensitive, silver-halide coating.

Once the plate is placed into the camera and the lens is removed, light enters the camera, striking the collodion. It takes approximately 10 to 20 seconds or more of exposure to take an

ideal picture.

“There’s something different about holding still for a 10- to 20-second exposure,” Taylor explains. “More of their thoughts come through, and there is more depth.”

Immediately after the shot, the plate needs to be taken back into the dark room to develop.

A solution of sulfate and acetic acid is poured over the plate so that the grains struck by the light will smooth into a metallic silver. The plate is then rinsed, taken out of the dark room and varnished. “Watching an image emerge from a solution is the most primal experience in photography,” Taylor states.

For “Reqiuem,” Taylor will be using prints from a previous display called “Glass House.”

He displayed the wet collodion plates in “Glass House” in a greenhouse. Those who entered could view the photos through the walls; it was more of an installation project, creating a unique visual experience. The Cameron Art Museum actually owns this collection today.

“It was difficult to make out all of the details in the photos of the Glass House,” Taylor says. “I have pulled a select few prints from that display.

This time the pictures will be clearer, and the mood won’t be quite as mysterious.”

Taylor created about 300 wet plates in four months. Because of the method’s many vital steps, only 10 pictures a day can be created.

Taylor gets a lot of help from other living historians, who re-enact specific stories from the past, such as of confederate spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow. Serving as a female blockade runner, Greenhow’s rowboat actually turned over in the Cape Fear River, while she was escaping a Union ship. Due to her wearing a dress laden with gold items, Greenhow drowned in the Cape Fear River. Taylor recreated this scene.

“A lot of people who help me by posing for these photographs will come dressed in clothing from the 19th century,” he says. “You never really know what someone will decide to do, but all

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of the Civil War re-enactors take their work very seriously. Most of them make their materials for this hobby themselves.”

While SALT Studio will feature archival photos of Requiem, new creations will be displayed as well. The featured prints will range in size from 16-by-20 inches to 40-by-60 inches and will be affordably priced for both new and experienced collectors of fine art.

Those who are interested in having a wetplate collodion photo made for themselves also can attend Taylor’s upcoming event on March 8, American Tintype (another term for the collodion process). SALT Studios will host it and guests can pay to have one-of-a-kind portraits made by Taylor in his signature method. Portraits start at $80.

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Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 40, featuring Kristen Crouch, Rebekah Todd, Todd Carignan, Joanna Frye, and Saggy Jug Pottery.

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22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 • 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

Our next show will feature a selection of our artists' newer works. The show is called "Artists' Choice." It will show through March 6th. The public is welcome.

On Saturday, March 14th, we will have "Art in Action" going on in the main gallery from Noon- 4pm. This is an opportunity to see artists at work which will include jewelry making, pottery,painting and more!

We will also offer an walk-in class on that day from 11am-1pm for 35.00. Participants will be able to experiment with watercolor and collage techniques with artist Mary Ann Rozear.

New Elements Gallery

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) • www.newelementsgallery.com

Come see Coaxing Color at New Elements Gallery. This exhibit features a diverse collection of paintings, sculpture and craft by our gallery artists. Subjects will include abstracts, landscapes, figurative and architectural studies and still lifes.

Coaxing Color will remain on view until March 21, 2015.

New Elements Gallery was established in 1985 and features over 60 regionally and nationally recognized artists, with an emphasis on regional/local artists. The gallery frequently leases artwork to the TV and film industry for sets, and they have been included in "Dawson’s Creek," "One Tree Hill," "Revolution," "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" and several Nicolas Sparks films including "Road to Rodanthe" and the recent "Safe Haven."

River to Sea Gallery 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910)-763-3380 Tues.-Sat. 11am-5p; Sun. 1-4pm.

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

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

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com

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St. Patty’s Day Tent Party March 14th • Noon- Midnight

In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level 910-362-7431

Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is honored to present “Brownie Harris: A 45 Year Retrospective,” a solo exhibition which explores the extensive career of nationally known Wilmington based photographer Brownie Harris.

The exhibition highlights four areas of work: portraits, bromoils, dance and industrial. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Communication Arts and Design, Brownie has seen—and photographed—it all, from JFK Jr to children playing on the beach. His unassuming and respectful approach to all subjects paired with his expert ability to bring a subject to life through lighting and composition are evident throughout the exhibition. Please join us in celebrating 45 years of Brownie. Hangs through March 13. Regular gallery hours are Tuesdays-Thursdays from 12-5pm and Fridays from 12-3:30pm.

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Laughs from the Writer’s Room:

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Big Dawg Productions presents ‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’ By: Christian Podgaysky

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efore SundanceTV’s “The Writers’ Room,” which gives an inside look behind the hottest shows, or Tina Fey’s backstage comedy “30 Rock,” there was Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor.” The autobiographical, comedic play brings to stage a fictionalized version of playwright and screenwriter Simon’s beginnings as a junior writer on the NBC variety show, “Your Show of Shows.” Under the direction of Anthony David Lawson, Big Dawg Productions’ iteration makes its way to Cape Fear Playhouse, beginning Thursday, March 12.

Drawing from the wacky antics that occur anytime an eclectic blend of humorous minds are put in a room with a pen and paper, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” generates laughs with caricatures inspired by real-life legends like Mel Brooks (a.k.a. Ira Stone, the hypochondriac). The play opened on Broadway in 1993, and details Lucus Brickman’s (a.k.a. Neil Simon) experience working on Sid Ceaser-inspired Max Prince’s weekly variety show. Hilarity ensues as Max dukes it out with NBC executives, who deem his material too sophisticated for the average American.

Initially, Lawson wanted to do Big Dawg’s September 2015 production—“Dead Man’s Cell Phone”—but is slated to direct Opera House Theatre Company’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Subsequently, he found a connection with Simon’s autobiographical script, as it’s less slapstick than Simon’s other work.

“I love the source material,” Lawson tells. “I love that it was about ‘Your Show of Shows’ and classic comedy. This was the one that I gravitated toward.”

Lawson—also a local actor and writer, who currently is penning encore’s Fact or Fiction serial piece throughout 2015, ‘The Nine Lives of Xen’—also concocted the Shakespeareinspired romps “The Bard’s Broads” and “The Bard is a Broad” for TheatreNOW, both of which he directed. Despite his prowess for comedy, he began working with more dramatic material. Even as an actor, he tried his hand at Shakespeare, but comedy slowly has seeped into his repertoire—something he admits is much harder to write than drama.

“Comedy intrigues me because I don’t understand what makes someone funny,” he says. “I know what makes me laugh; I know what I think is funny. But I have no idea why it’s funny. It’s a mystery to me; I like unraveling it.”

Directing someone else’s script has been a relief to Lawson. The seasoned actor began

producing his own material to combat the stifling demands of other playwright’s material.

Consequently, he takes a much more laissezfaire approach when directing his own shows; however, working with Simon’s words, he’s more invested in staying true to the script.

With “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” Lawson has honed his skills to accurately portray the 1950s television industry. “The way I’m attacking it is like ‘Mad Men,’ with a bunch of crazy people in a really shitty office,” he elaborates. “It’s not the nice, glamorous ‘Mad Men’; this is the ‘Mad Men’ that’s down the alley and up the few flights of stairs that you couldn’t take an elevator to.”

Lawson has culled a true ensemble cast.

Dillon Maurer will portray the show’s version of Neil Simon, Lucus Brickman. Both hardworking, Maurer identifies with Brickman’s desire to make it big in the television industry.

“It’s a big responsibility to do justice for this play,” Maurer says. “Anytime you are playing someone that is a real person you want to be as authentic as possible. Comedy is tough.

Just let it happen. It’s easy to over do. Let the audience decide to laugh or not.”

Hank Toler will be paying homage to Mel Brooks via Ira. “We both have the capacity to talk far too fast and far too quickly,” Toler details. “I certainly admire his self-centered qualities and over-the-top nature, because it’s fun to play.”

Shawn Sproatt will be the only female writer, Carol. “My biggest challenge with finding the funny in Carol was to not make her seem like a nag,” Sproatt says. “She’s the only woman writer in the room, and it could be very easy for her to come off like that condescending woman who tries to ball-bust the men. On the other hand, it can’t be ignored that she’s the only woman there, so I’ve had to find that balance of finding her quirks that make her just as nutty as the others without playing the gender card when it’s not called for in the script.”

Comedian Jamey Stone, who will play Val, excites in a chance fill a role that hits close to home.Josh Bailey is bringing to life the quietly confident Kenny, and John Parson will perform as Milt, who completely lacks selfconfidence. Overall, the pacing—especially with rapid-fire, quip-laden dialogue—is the key challenge of the show.

“Comedy is all about timing, and that’s a hard thing to replicate time after time,” Parson states. “It’s all about seeing what makes the room and myself laugh, much like a writer’s room.”

“Go too far, and the character isn’t believable,” Stone chimes in. “Don’t go far enough, and the character is bland.”

Filling out the rest of the ensemble will be Susan Auten as Helen, Steven Bevels as Brian, and Jon Stafford as Max Prince. “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” opens Thursday, March 12.

DETAILS:

Laughter on the 23rd Floor Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. March 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees: 3 p.m.

Tickets: $20-$22 www.bigdawgproductions.org

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Fleeting Moments on Fleet Street:

arts > theatre

‘Sweeney Todd’ needs more meat By: Shea Carver

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good bite of pie can leave you swooning over its every morsel, with its moist, buttery crumb and rich, decadent filling. Whether sweet or savory, it’s a one-slice meal, or a sweet treat at the end of dinner, or a delightful snack, no matter the time of day. As scrumptuous as this little slice of heaven can be, when made with the wrong ingredients, it can look delicious, yet leave you wanting for something more substantial—especially if belabored by a dry crust and questionable innards.

Much like the meat pies Mrs. Lovett makes in her shop off Fleet Street in the beginning of “Sweeney Todd,” the latest musical production and season-opener of Opera House Theatre Company needs a few more ingredients and some more kneeding before it can successfully fill a theatre-goer’s appetite.

The 30-plus year, Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim made its debut in 1979, and went on numerous tours throughout the ‘80s, ‘90s and aughts, all of which culminated in a 2007 film counterpart made

by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The era of “Sweeney Todd”—set in mid-19th century London and based on penny dreadful writings in The People’s Periodicals—is set in the slum of Fleet Street, which seems perfect for a fearful story of vengeance and horror.

A barber, Benjamin Barker, has been exiled from London by the vicious Judge Turpin (Richard Bunting), who lusts after Barker’s wife and takes their child, Johanna (Arianna Torello), to raise as his own. Barker serves time in Australia on false charges but returns to London, courtesy of a sailor (Paul Teal) who picks him up at sea. Barker takes on the alias Sweeney Todd (Jeffrey Phillips) and goes into business with the street’s local baker, Mrs. Lovett (Katherine Vernon), who rents out the upstairs barber shop. Together, they take in the city’s high-end clients to exact revenge on all poverty-stricken injustices done to them—particularly to Barker/Todd.

Mrs. Lovett’s storefront shop goes from destitute to successful, thanks to meat pies she makes from the demon barber’s slain clients.

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up the pies like savages.

Almost every exceptional moment of this show comes courtesy of Katherine Vernon.

She brings to life the most colorful role of Mrs. Lovett. Vernon’s ever the seasoned actress; she not only fully embraces the wonky personality of this down-on-her-luck business owner, she also has all of her body language down pat. In Act II she shows off a worn-down, hopeless baker: slunched shoulders, scornful facial expressions, droopy head, and Cockney accent to boot. Mrs. Lovett is an opportunist, who moves in fast and stealthily when seeing a way to make money. Vernon plays up the character’s hopeful desperation driven by street moxie in Act II. Everything about her becomes a bit brighter as we see her pie shop picking up business and wealth. And Vernon’s voice! What a phenomenal singer!

Most moments of humor can be pointed to her songs, like “I am a Lass” and “The Worst Pies in London.”

Matching her passion and exuberance is the delightful George Domby as Judge Turpin’s second-hand man, Beadle Bamford. Domby’s pomposity and delusion of power are spot-on, with every chest rise and chin-up. And his royal purple costume, matched with superbly done makeup, only add to the caricature that is Beadle. “Parlour Songs” shines brightest with Domby and Vernon sharing stage time; he is the only one who manages to match her exuberance.

Secondary characters actually take a great deal of the spotlight in “Sweeney Tood: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” The powerful ensemble—adorned in perfect Victorian-era rags, courtesy of Juli Harvey—raise their collective voice to spur moments of titillation and with dramatic choreography done by director Ray Kennedy. Cindy Collucci as Beggar Woman, offers panache as always and carries the foretelling of the show to needed heights (“City on Fire”). The swindling blackmailer Pirelli creates much-needed tension, as played by Ken Griggs with an impressive amount of sly swagger. “Pirelli’s Entrance” perks up Act I and gets the show moving during a dentist scene that had my theatre companion on pins and needles.

I can’t say it affected me the same.

First off, the music in “Sweeney Todd” practically consists of all ballads. If the entire cast isn’t throwing every ounce of passion and verve into it as they can muster, it really tends to bore. The score itself is not one of my faves from Sondheim; my theatre companion says because it offers very little melodically.

Perhaps so. If the acting isn’t overly dramatic and filled with a hefty dose of intensity, the music seemingly falls flat.

This show has been done as an opera, and after seeing it live, I can see why. It needs

raw power; it needs over-reaching voices to make the libretto affect audiences—to make us care about these characters. While I love Jeffrey Phillips and his beautiful voice, his characterization of Sweeney Todd did not feel threatening; he actually seemed too humble.

There wasn’t enough menace or pain apparent to understand his plight—to believe his story would charge him into maniacal hysteria.

He seemed more sad than angry. And while sadness can of course lead to regrettable actions, when it comes to murder, we need something more. There wasn’t enough gusto to get behind his pain for killing innocents at his barber chair.

The same can be said for Bunting’s Judge Turpin. This character is perverse—in ways that humanly should disgust. A person capable of such unimaginable betrayal to raise a child as their own and then try to seduce her should have a pretty big ego by my standards.

While his lines were recited, the action behind them did not match. His control and lust did not come through as aggressive or ill-boding.

The love story that unfolds in "Sweeney Tood" between the sailor and Johanna comes across loose in this production as well. I can’t say it’s from the writing, seeing as this play has been highly popular for so many years.

The chemistry between Teal and Torello doesn’t gel as new lovebirds. While Torello’s voice impresses upon the ears, mainly because of its insane sopranic reach (“Kiss Me”), she also overshadows anyone singing with her because of it.

The set and lighting design—courtesy of Terry Collins and Dallas LaFon—is greatly effective, from the townhomes of the rundown Fleet Street, to the pushcart of Pirelli’s Miracle Elixir, to Mrs. Lovett’s parlor. And shrouding the barber chair in red during each bloodbath gives it a punch most assuredly appreciated.

Though I wanted to love “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” unfortunatley, this slice doesn’t hold up against its dense crumb. Few tasty bites are there; moments, if fleeting, can be enjoyed. Yet, overall, the mayhem and character portrayal needs more meat to substantiate it.

DETAILS

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ★ ★ 1/2 ★ ★ ★ Thalian Hall, 315 Chestnut St. Fri. March 6-8, 8 p.m.

Sun. matinees, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $29 • www.thalianhall.org

Hamming it Up:

arts > theatre

Faith and Begorrah give Kathy Lee and Hoda a run for their money at TheatreNOW I have to admit that since TheatreNOW opened, slowly I have become more enamored

by Chef Denise Gordon’s work. Just when I think she has me irredeemably hooked, she tops herself yet again. It is hard to find vegetarian food that doesn’t taste like cardboard. So much of life of the ve-set consists of a salad on a bun with mayo. Not so if Gordon ruled the world! She can actually make the idea of veg bangers and mash not only appetizing but decadent! Perhaps it’s the red wine gravy with a hint of mustard? Or is it the creamy mashed potatoes? It would be hard to pick one, but taken together it is a masterpiece of culinary engineering.

Though all the healthy parts of the meal are wonderful and memorable, my sweet tooth is still dreaming about her chocolate pot de crème, topped with whipped cream and the most adorable little shamrock shortbread. My companion commented how the chocolate was so strong she could still taste it when she took a drink of water. Topped off with a Guinness and good company, it was a great evening all around.

By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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op o’ The Mornin’ To Ya with Faith & Begorrah” has taken over Theatre NOW dinner theatre for most of March. Starring Penny Kohut and Heather Setzler as Irish parodies of Kathie Lee and Hoda—but with considerably more intelligence and relevance than their real-life counterparts— it shows us once again that within comedy truth is funnier than fiction.

Basically, the show is set up like a live broadcast of a morning show but with a full bar. This includes special guests and commercial breaks (dinner time!). Like any successful production, the onair staff are but a small part of what makes “Top o’ The Mornin’” successful. Their producer (Ryan P. C. Trimble) is struggling against the odds to book celebrities for the show while it is on location in Wilmington, NC. He manages to get Nicholas Sparks (Mark Deese) to come flog his latest book. Sparks insists he does not write romance novels but “love stories.” The anchors are baffled by this distinction and inquire repeatedly what the difference is. Rather than answering them honestly—the difference is about 150 pages—Deese’s rendition of Sparks launches into a lengthy diatribe. He self-congratulates literary criticism that would baffle even the best bullshitter currently editing an academic journal on an arcane topic in English literature for an audience of less than 500. I’ll give Deese this: He goes after it with all the pompous conviction that the part requires, but he is no match for the ridiculous cluelessness of his two would-be interviewers. Trimble also makes a brief appearance as a makeover specialist whose voice is frightening and work is pretty extraordinary. If you ask nicely, he might take you on as a client.

The best segment of the show comes in the form of craft time with Marfa Stu Wort (Pam Smith). Sparkly tissue paper gets handed to the audience, and then in a series of un-fathomable directions Smith produces a craft that would be absolutely impossible to make on your own.

Our table gave up and opted to wear the tissue paper as hats and scarves. Just when things couldn’t get any more ridiculous Smith bursts into a rendition of “It’s a Good Thing,” a parody of “My Favorite Things.” Future audiences, be warned: Put your drink down before she starts, because you will be laughing much harder than you expect. Smith gives a performance that is so wonderfully on point for Stewart; it is my favorite role I have seen her play to date.

In addition to Faith (Kohut) and Begorrah (Setzler), Ron Hasson wanders through as their drink jockey/musician and tries to keep peace between the two divas and sing a few

a few irish laughs: Penny Kohut (left) and Heather Setzler (right) deliver lots of laughs in TheatreNOW’s latest production. Courtesy photo.

tunes at the same time. Kohut manages to work her favorite audience-participation song about unicorns into the script, (be afraid, be very afraid…), but Hasson’s rendition of “TooRa-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby)” is just lovely. It also provides a nice moment of reflection in the midst of the high-tension world of getting a live broadcast on air. Of course, there are also party games and jokes that the audience is expected to participate in; after a few drinks, the jokes get funnier, especially the one about the landlord which would make you cry if you were sober.

Kohut and Setzler as the clueless, vapid talkshow hosts are surprisingly convincing (especially since in real-life they are both smart, interesting people). They are ridiculously funny and the night is filled with great laughs from both the writing and the delivery of these two. It’s also great to get to hear Setzler sing in such an intimate space. Usually, I hear her powerhouse voice on the main stage of Thalian Hall and can sell it in a venue that size. To experience it at TheatreNOW with her less than 15 feet away will raise the hair on your arm.

Now that Kohut’s annual “Irish Wake,” which is usually hosted at TheatreNOW for St. Patrick’s Day, is over, it is pretty entertaining to watch the Irish talk show. It makes me realize just why it is that the small island has produced some of the most amazing and lyrical contributions to human communication ever.

Is the show high art? No, but it’s not supposed to be. It’s very Irish with lots of jokes, songs, drinking, and fun with friends. If anything, “Top o’ The Mornin’” confirmed my long-held belief that if “The Today Show” were a latenight broadcast with a full bar it would actually be entertaining.

DETAILS:

Top o’ the Mornin’ to Ya with Faith and Begorrah ★★ ★ ★ ★ TheatreNOW • 19 S. 10th Street Tickets: $18, show only; $28, includes dinner 910-399-3NOW www.theatrewilmington.com

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Bond, Brooks Brothers Bond:

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‘Kingsman’ fills the void for bygone spy thrillers

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By: Anghus

Cinematique at Thalian Hal 310 Chestnut Street • $8-$10 www.thalianhall.org

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scapism. It’s such an important part of the movie-going experience. There’s a lot of reasons people venture to the cinemas to deal with large crowds, overpriced snacks and the sound of old people asking one another what just happened because they were too busy fishing in the bottom of their purse for a Werther’s Original hard candy. Ultimately, it all boils down to the need to escape.

This time of year we are plagued with ninnies telling us which films deserve to be gilded with precious awards and the importance of movies. For me, the most important thing is just getting to escape for a few hours into a (hopefully) well-crafted and interesting world. Whether that be the wacky world of a washed-up actor trying to stage a Broadway play, as seen in “Birdman,” or the bombastic, well-tailored world of cloak-and-dagger shenanigans in “Kingsman: The Secret Service.”

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” is a wonderful piece of escapism. It’s a movie that proves formulas can work when you put so much care and craft into the ingredients. The quickly established premise involves a group of modern-day knights, who serve queen and country. It's the kind of gallant, impeccably dressed secret agents that seem like a throwback to a long-gone era: James Bond by way of Brooks Brothers. These high-tech agents keep the world safe from extinctionlevel events and exhibit the utmost discretion. The noble Galahad (Colin Firth) takes down bad guys without breaking a sweat or scuffing his finely polished Cole Haan’s.

After losing a fellow kingsman in the line of duty, he makes a promise to his young son to help him out if he can. This ends up being a tall order as Eggsy (Taron Egerton) turns into a troubled youth in a fatherless home.

He tries to be a stand-up guy, but he’s got a hot streak and a short fuse.

Galahad sees potential in young Eggsy and decides to recruit him for a new generation of Kingsman. It’s hardly the most innovative of plots. Everything is connected through convenience. Of course, the low-class Eggsy is taunted by his highly educated peers. Of course, he has a chip on his shoulder, and of course he’s going to fight through adversity to become the greatest secret agent in the world. The villain of the piece is an Internet billionaire who sees the possibilities of putting humanity to the ultimate test by turning them into violent killers to destroy the weak, only leaving the strong to lead the world.

“Kingsman” does a fantastic job of picking up the unapologetic, fun attitude of old Bond

reel to reel

3/4: Don’t miss “Foxcatcher.” The biographical drama tells the dark, tragic story of the greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum). He joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont (Steve Carell). As they train for the 1988 games in Seoul, their union that leads to unlikely circumstances. (R, 129 min.)

Firth in suave: Colin Firth delivers as a debonair, slick hero in “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” Courtesy photo.

films before the series took a darker tone with the current incarnation. There was a void, and “Kingsman” fills it nicely. This is a fun, ridiculous spy escapade with high-tech gadgets and over-the-top villains.

Samuel Jackson gives an inspired performance as the least intimidating psychotic genius, who comes complete with a lisp and a wardrobe stolen from the One Direction tour.

His henchman—er, henchwoman, henchperson—has two prosthetic legs with blades that can slice a man in two. Bullet-proof suits, X-ray umbrellas, SIM cards that turn people insane: This is what separates “Kingsman” from other far-too-serious franchises.

There’s an action sequence in the middle of the film that is mind-blowing and must be cited.

Director Matthew Vaughn (“Kick Ass”) has shown moments of greatness but has created a lot of uneven movies. Films like “X-Men: First Class” and “Stardust” are fun but lack cohesion. “Kingsman” is the culmination of all his best ideas being perfectly executed. The action sequence in question sees a lone Kingsman fighting a church full of insane people trying to kill one another. It’s kinetic, crazy, beautifully choreographed, and it feels completely original. You feel every punch and cringe at every gunshot. Much like last year’s “The Raid 2,” “Kingsman” made me feel like there’s still new territory to travail in the action film. The church sequence isn’t just good; it’s worth the price of admission. It’s a sequence that should be appreciated, studied and enjoyed.

It’s hard not to like Colin Firth. He’s such a great presence onscreen, and to my surprise, a very believable suave action hero. Maybe he can have a later-in-life career like Liam Neeson and star in eight movies a year, playing a revenge-obsessed madman. Wait. Why would I wish that on anyone? “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is a great piece of entertainment and a ridiculously fun time.

DETAILS:

Kingsman: The Secret Service ★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson Directed by Matthew Vaughn Rated R

3/9-11: Starring Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern and Gaby Hoffman, “Wild” chronicles one woman’s 1,100-mile solo hike. She undertakes this journey as a way to recover from her recent bout with destructive behavior brought on by the dissolution of her marriage and the death of her mother. (R, 115 min.)

Film Presentation

Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street Free, 7 p.m. www.thalianhall.org

3/12: An official selection at the Sundance Film Festival, the documentary “The Mask You Live In” by Jennifer Siebel Newsom explores how our culture’s narrow definition of masculinity is harming our boys, men and society at large. As well, it unveils what we can do about it. (97 minutes)

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Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide

Kabuki Korean Café& Sushi 4102 Oleander Dr. Suite 2 (910) 350-3332

American 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 awardwinning 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 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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

Blue surf cafÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich.

Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings.

Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 60 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

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East oceanfront dining at blockade runner

Award-winning cuisine accompanied by the sounds of breaking surf + a soothing coastal breeze, that's East Oceanfront Dining. Our chef, Ben Ramsey, will pleasure your palate with fresh local seafood, produce from our own gardenscape + other harvest from local purveyors. Chef Ramsey is focused on the best of what our region has to offer and he + his staff are delighted to serve you. You'll dine in the comfort of our relaxing restaurant or if you choose, our canopied, oceanfront deck provides a memorable ambiance for any evening.

If you're looking for a more casual bite or maybe just a drink or two before dinner, have a seat in the Aquarium Lounge. A great selection of wine, beer or spirits can provide just what you're looking for as you settle in for an evening of coastal culture. For reservations and information concerning best rates and packages, please call 1-800-541-1161.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: The Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

Elijah’s

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets.

As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event

space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

eternal sunshine cafÉ

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serves breakfast all day. Dinner COMING SOON! ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: MondayWednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.com

Halligan's pub

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop & Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.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. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

Holiday Inn Resort

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

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

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Bar open until midnight} ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com

The little dipper

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

in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; "Date night menu," $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

Ogden Tap Room

Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a happy camper.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-Midnight, Fri & Sat 11:00am-1:00 am, Sunday Noon - Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8:00-10:00 ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com

pine valley market

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market.

Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood.

Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

The Trolly Stop

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011,2012, 2013, and 2014. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921

Southport (910) 457-7017 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 - COMING SOON! ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

Asian BIG THAI II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts).

And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

hibachi to go

If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99!

Visit us at our Ogden location where you can dine- in or takeout or our Hampstead location where you can drive-thru, walk-up, or take-out.

■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200 ■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.com

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!

indochine restaurant & lounge

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your

taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

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

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

southern thai

Our menu is centered around authentic Thai cuisine and features traditional dishes as well as chef-inspired dishes. We always deliver authentic Thai cuisine mixed with southern hospitality. Thailand can be culturally divided into 4 main regions: North, North Central, Central & South. The diverse topography and cultures lend their way to creating unique cuisines in each region. Meals are prepared by all generations coming together in the kitchen. Recipes are passed on this way through the generations so that the food you are tasting today is influenced by the knowledge of the past.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thur 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 9:30pm; Fri 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 10pm; Sat 12 to 10pm; Closed Sunday ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ WEBSITE: www.southernthairestaurant.com

thai spice

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

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

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

yosake downtown sushi lounge

Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger.

Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

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■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles.

Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request.

Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

Dinner Theatre theatrenow

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street 910.399.3NOW (3669).

Hours vary.

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

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Indian tandoori bites

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11-2:30 pm (Lunch Buffet) & 5-10 pm (Dinner), Sat. - Sun. 11:30 -3:00 pm (Lunch) & 5-10 pm (Dinner) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net

Italian

Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops.

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

The greeks

CLEAN EATZ cafÉ

This café is your one stop shop to start living a healthy lifestyle. Everything on the menu is under 500 calories and 10 grams of fat unless you order otherwise.

The café offers dine in, carryout, or get an entire weeks worth of meals by signing up for our weekly prepackaged meal service. We also do customized food prep to fit anyone's diet needs. Stop by Clean Eatz today to start a new you. You only have one life, Make it count!

Lifestyle tip: Resolutions usually fail due to the stress we put on ourselves to change so quickly. Make simple changes one by one. We didn’t get where we are at overnight. Baby lifestyle steps: Eliminate fried foods, drive thrus, alcohol, or sugar first. Add a new goal each week. You got this! 203 Racine drive,Wilmington NC 28403. (910) 452-3733.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday- Friday: 11-7, Saturday: 11-3 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.cleaneatz.net

a taste of italy

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas' kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and madefrom-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am6:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

Jamaican

The Greeks is a two-store (going on three), family-ownedand-operated Greek restaurant. Since 2011 Chef Georgios Papanikolaou and his family have been giving unwavering attention to detail to their food, which represents Greek culture. The chef picks fresh local produce and proteins on a daily basis. The spices and herbs are imported from Greece, where they are picked wild from the mountains, sealed and then transported here. The family keeps their Greek roots close to their heart; with each dish they are recreating exactly the same flavors that a person will experience should they be in Greece. With a plethora of recipes to choose from and the best gyro in town, the family hopes to expand without compromising an iota of the experience.

124 Princess St.; 910-343-6933 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday 10:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and Monkey Junction ■ WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.the-greeks.com or www. facebook.com/thegreeksnc

Healthy

tary Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

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

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily.

A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out.

Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us at 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-2511005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue).

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

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 16 oz. 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

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

menu from 11pm until closing.

siena trattoria

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com

Slice of life

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Mili-

Latin American CEVICHE'S

Come enjoy the tropical flavors of Panama and Central America...from our fresh fish to our handmade empanadas, traditional arroz con pollo to fresh inspired salads, We hope you will be transported to simpler time with warm, friendly service, and festive vibe. Large selection of beer and wine, including red and white sangria, tropical mimosas, drink specials daily. Just before the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. 7210 Wrightsville Ave. 910-256-3131.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

San Juan CafÉ

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

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

Mexican San felipe

At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons.

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos!

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

Organic LOVEY’S natural foods & CafÉ

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organix salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices.

Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

whole foods market

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and

pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group.

All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out. On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options. Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

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

Seafood CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

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Home of the freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank. Try one of our signature entrees like Fish Bites Tuna Filet, Stuffed Flounder or The Fishermans Stew. We have unique appetizers like Oyster Bombs, Shrimp Bombs, or Grouper Cheeks(who knew Groupers had cheeks!!). Have your Fresh Catch prepared to your delight, pan seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or fried. We will accomodate any taste. The Daily Special Board features creative dishes that highlight our Chef’s creative culinary skills. We make a fantastic steamer platter with Crab Legs, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and Mussels.

The possibilities are endless. We have the largest selection of seafood in the area. Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal, we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted!

6132-11 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 791-1117 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue-Sat 11am - 9pm, Sun 11am - 3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: The freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank!

■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.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) 256-5551.

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE

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

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

SHUCKIN' SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

smoothies and more Tropical Smoothie Café

Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients.

Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses, topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back toTropical Smoothie Café again and again. At Tropical Smoothie, we are guided by one simple belief: When you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better, all is better. It's part of our mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun. 2804 S. College Road, Long Leaf Mall.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER:

7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat-Sun ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, at Shipyard Blvd. and College Rd.

Rx Restaurant & bar

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

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

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

Sports Bar 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 NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports?

Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

Carolina Ale House

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 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.

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

pembroke's

A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner TuesSun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector

TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

The Sealevel family is settling in to making the cozy most of sweater season, with a variety of soups and hot beverages: mulled cider, nondairy hot cocoa, ginger-hibiscus tea, and hot sake. You won't need a coat after a cup of the regularly featured Thai-style hot 'n' spicy coconut curry soup, made without meat or dairy products, with Thai chilies and lemongrass.

Commune with your lentil burger-lovin' soul over a portobello melt and a side of hot potato chips with vegan chipotle dip.

Desserts are shifting into seasonal favorites: gluten-free and vegan sweet potato and apple pies; gluten-free brownies with non-dairy chocolate frozen cream; and assorted vegan and gluten-free cookies round out the sweet fare. Ask about delivery. Party space/dance hall available! Lunch everyday, 11am2pm, except Tuesdays. Dinner Thurs.-Sat., 5-9pm. Check our specials, updated daily on Facebook. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910833-7196.

■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactoseintolerant and seafood-friendly fare!

■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

10TH ANNUAL

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH AT Make Hells Kitchen your March Madness Headquarters! featuring all Carolina Teams on the Big Screen with Sound! great Food and Drink Specials All Tournament Long!

JOIN US FOR THE MADNESS! APRIL 4th - Final Four APRIL 6th - National Championship

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Thur. March 5th - Josh Solomon and Friends Fri. March 6th - Pro Wrestling Meet and Greet hosted by Dan “ The Beast” Severn from 9pm to Midnight. Meet old school guys like Ted DiBiase, The Rock N Roll Express, Midnight Express and Many More!!

Sat. March 7th - Duke vs UNC on the Big Screen with Sound at 9pm!!

Fri. March 13th - Travis Shallow and Jason Woolwine Sat. March 14th - Chasing Opal

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Make Hells Kitchen your March Madness Headquarters! We will have Every Game and Feature All Carolina Teams on the Big Screen with Sound!

We will have great Food and Drink Specials All Tournament Long!

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Cape Fear Beer Fest ushers in a day of pours By: Kamerin Roth

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ome of the most innovative brew masters in America will bring their craft beers out for the 5th annual Cape Fear Beer Fest on Saturday, March 7. More than 2,000 eager enthusiasts will descend on the Wilmington Convention Center and put the 110 featured beers, wines and ciders to the test. Located on the beautiful Cape Fear River, the festival promotes admiration for the rapidly growing art of beer making.

“The craft-beer industry has experienced explosive growth over the last five years in North Carolina and in Wilmington,” John Horton, founder of the Cape Fear Brewing Company, says. “The convention center provides a clean, safe environment to taste different styles of brews and to meet brewery staff, who are there to explain and promote their products to craft-beer enthusiasts. The goal is to educate people on this amazing industry while introducing them to some great new drinks.”

Horton devised the celebration after learning the NC General Assembly passed legislation to fund the Wilmington Convention Center. It seemed a perfect place to pay tribute to the independent microbreweries, many of which have begun populating the area.

Front Street, Broomtail, Good Hops, and Ironclad are just a few of the local breweries participating in this year’s festival and representing Wilmington’s innovative beer-drinking people. Alongside of them are new establishments Hey Beer Bottle Shop and Bombers Beverage Co., who will be promoting their shops and pouring samples all day. Wilmington is in the midst of a brewery boom, rising to meet the community’s growing interest in craft beers and specialty brews. Bottle shops have begun sprouting up all across town, and with them, a wave of beverages never before tasted.

The list of local and not-so-local breweries attending the festival stretches on, offering diverse options guaranteed to satisfy everyone in attendance. Coming all the way from Louisiana, located just 30 miles from New Orleans, the Abita Brewing Company is bringing its Andygator and Wrought Iron IPA. And Boulevard Brewing Co. has readied its casks of 80-achre Hoppy Wheat beer for the 2,000 people anticipated to support the main event.

With specialty beverages flooding the convention center, there will be no shortage of entertainment. Bands Fred Flynn and Wes Sayer will be on site to perform, and plenty

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Pours on pours: The 5th annual Cape Fear Beer Fest will be serving up tasty selections. Courtesy photo.

of food vendors will be on hand.

“We have some fun additions this year,” Horton says. “WWE wrestlers will be walking the floor and interacting with attendees. We also have the Wilmington Hammerheads and lots of new breweries participating, which is always great.”

The Cape Fear Casks Rare Beer tasting party, which will prelude the festival on Frida, March 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., will serve select specialty beer. Brewed specially for the event, each sampling is a unique offering.

Broomtail drinkers will receive an imperial stout infused with árbol and chipotle peppers and a brown ale flavored with vanilla beans in bourbon oak. Foothills, a brewery from Winston-Salem, will be serving a pale ale made with blood oranges. The rare tasting, which is limited to just 200 people, is guaranteed to introduce even the most seasoned craft-beer drinkers to something they’ve never tried before.

This year the Cape Fear Beer Fest has teamed up with UBER, a mobile-app-based taxi service, to provide a free (up to $20) cab ride when you sign up online (https:// get.uber.com/go/cfbeerfest).The festival is a strong supporter of responsible drinking and suggests that everyone participating in the event have a plan to get home. Their overall concern is safety. As well, designated drivers over 21 can opt for a $20 ticket to the event, provided they don’t imbibe.

“Don’t overdo it,” Horton urges. “Drink

responsibly and don’t drive. There will be plenty of cabs, and the convention center is just a short walk to downtown transit. There are over 100 brews on tap, and this is a sampling event, so pace yourself and have fun.”

With that in mind, Horton invites anyone over 21 to join in on the fun. Children, toddlers, infants, and strollers are not allowed in, so find a babysitter for the day.

The festival runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wilmington Convention Center. Tickets are $40 if purchased in advance online (www. capefearbeerfest.com/tickets.html), or at Front Street Brewery, Gravity Records, Duck and Dive, or Bourbon Street. They go up to $50 the day of the event.

Enjoy the authentic and the most traditional dishes from Peru, like rotisserie chicken, ceviche, fried rice, and famous desserts! Take advantage of our 3-course prix-fixe offer throughout March. Wilmington’s only Peruvian restaurant comes highly recommend thanks to reviews from our custumers on Yelp, Urbanspoon, and Trip Advisor. Taste what everyone’s raving about...

3-COURSE PRIX FIXE: $24.99 per couple ~ Comes With ~ Shared appetizer Select entrees for each diner Shared dessert

DETAILS:

Cape Fear Casks Rare Beer-Tasting Event Wilmington Convention Center 515 Nutt St. Fri., March 6, 6 p.m.

Tickets: $50

Cape Fear Beer Fest, Main Event Sat., Mar. 7, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tickets: $20-$50 www.capefearbeerfest.com

Located in University Landing 417 S. College Road

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2-Course Lunch: $14 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $25 per person

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3-Course Dinner for Two: $63 (Comes with a bottle of wine)

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The Little Dipper

Fondue

4-Course Dinner: $25 per person

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French

Prix Fixe: $29.95 per person

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Seafood

3-Course Lunch: $14.95 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $26.95 per person

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The Fortunate Glass

Wine Bar

3-Course Wine Pairing Dinner: $40 per person

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The George on the Riverwalk

Seafood

2-Course Lunch: $12 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $28 per person

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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Southern

3-Course Dinner: $35 per person / 7-Course Chef's Tasting: $75 per person

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Sushi

3-Course Dinner: $35 per person

4-Course Dinner: $25 per person

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3-Course Lunch or Dinner for Two: $33

Sports Bar

Restaurant Week Lunch Madness: $5.99 per person

Ogden Tap Room

Gastropub

Appetizer & Beer Flight: $15

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Southern Asian

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Sports Pub

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San Felipe

Southern

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Hibachi To Go

Lunch for One: $7.75 / Dinner for One: $17.99 3-Course Dinner: $25 per person Adult Dinner Buffet: $11.99 per person / Seniors (62+): $10.99 / Kids (4-12) $5.99/

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American

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Italian Thai American

Oceanic

4-Course Meal & Beverage: $17 per person Wedge Special: $8.99 per person 4-Course Lunch: $12 per person / 4-Course Dinner for Two: $45 3-Course Dinner: $35 per couple Dinner for Two: $32 per couple Ogden Tap Room

Latin American 2-Course Lunch: $15 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $25 per person American

Prix Fixe Lunch: $20 per person / Prix Fixe Dinner: $30 per person San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

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Mad About Reading:

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onsense comes to Wilmington this weekend at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, to be held Saturday, March 7, as the Cape Fear Literacy Council’s (CFLC) annual gala. Folks can prepare for an adventure down the rabbit hole, as the council celebrates year 30 with their fundraiser. Included at the event will be Wonderland garden games, a caterpillar cigar bar, a photo booth, and live entertainment by the band Blivet, as well as some highly anticipated surprise performances. The black-tie affair promises to entertain while spreading awareness of the Cape Fear’s ever-present literacy problem.

Cape Fear Literacy Council channels a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for their 30th annual gala By: Kamerin Roth Above: CFLC’s 2013 “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” themed gala. Photo, courtesy CFLC.

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“Each of our galas is themed after high-literature,” community outreach coordinator for the CFLC, Erin Payne, says. “We try to pick ones that have been turned into big motion pictures.

In the past few years, we’ve held galas themed after ‘Casablanca,’ ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ and ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s.’ This year we wanted something special, so we went with the magical Mad Hatter, which offers a really great aspect of fantasy.”

The event is based on the key chapter, The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonder-

land.” The annual gala is the nonprofit organization’s biggest fundraiser. It accumulates roughly a fifth of their yearly budget in one night. All proceeds will go to provide individualized literacy services to help adults and their families in the Cape Fear region meet their learning goals and develop potential for their future. The CFLC’s vision is to create a community in which illiteracy has been eradicated—a vision they think can be achieved.

“While our monetary goal for the gala is to raise $100,000, what we’re really trying to do is celebrate literacy and tell people about the work we do,” Payne says. “Our adult program teaches reading, writing, spelling, and math. In the Cape Fear region, there are 60,000 adults who struggle to do these basic things on a daily basis. We want people to know about this and to know how we’re helping.”

Starting off as a small mission project of volunteers in 1970, known as the Wilmington Literacy Group, they rapidly grew to meet the needs of their community. Fourteen years later, the project gave way to the founding of CFLC. For more than 25 years, they have recruited, trained and certified approximately 2,000 volunteer tutors. Now, with the assistance of these volunteers and many generous supporters, the CFLC is able to provide group classes and one-onone tutoring to help the nearly 40 percent of adults in the Cape Fear region who struggle

to read. In addition to the free adult literacy classes, they also teach English for non-native speakers. Much of this is only possible because of donations from events like the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.

Partnered with big-time supporter Audi Cape Fear, which has generously offered to host this year’s gala in their own facility off Racine Drive and Eastwood Road, the CFLC predicts all 500 tickets will sell out just like in past years, which is why Payne urges people not to wait to get their tickets.

“Everyone who comes will be entertained,” she declares. “We’ve really gone all out this year, and we’re excited and grateful to have the gala at Audi Cape Fear’s beautiful place. For $125 you get all the drinks and fantasy-inspired hors d’oeuvre you can eat.

You can bid in our auctions, enjoy the band, and save the memories in our photo booth.

We even have a giant chess set. No one will be disappointed.”

A sailing trip, a diamond ring, a skeetshooting adventure, and art by Sean Ruttkay are just a few of the many things being put up for the silent and live auctions. The items range in value from $100 to $4,500.

Amidst all the fun, the CFLC also will be presenting the very special Legacy of Literacy Award to Ms. Teresa Huffmon, a long-time member of the CFLC’s Board of Directors and an invaluable leader within the organization. She has devoted countless

hours over many years to raise awareness and funding to support the council’s mission.

The party starts at 6:30 p.m., and black-tie attire is required; however, creative Wonderland-inspired costumes are encouraged and welcomed. Even if you can’t make it out to this year’s gala, Payne encourages anyone who wants to get involved in the cause to come in and talk to her or any other members in their 1012 South 17th Street office.

As well, folks who want to help by volunteering, donating or just want to learn more can visit the CFLC website at www.cfliteracy.org.

“Our biggest goal is to spread the word,” Payne says. “We want people to understand the issue, and every bit of awareness helps us put an end to illiteracy.”

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CFLC Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 30th Annual Gala Audi Cape Fear 255 Old Eastwood Rd. Saturday, March 7, 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $125 www.cfliteracy.org

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Classes for all ages, including: Pottery, Theater, Painting, Jewelry Making, Literary Arts, Healing Arts, Drawing, Acting, Yoga, Mommy and Me and More!!!

For more information on course offerings and to register online for spring classes, visit www.townofleland.com and click on Cultural Arts Center.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday March 4 Saturday March 7 Baseball vs North Carolina Central 4:00pm Track & Field hosts Battle of the Beaches All Day Wednesday March 4 Women’s Basketball vs Hofstra 7:00pm

Friday March 6 Women’s Tennis vs East Carolina 1:00pm

Friday March 6 Baseball vs Maryland 4:00pm

Saturday March 7 Baseball vs Maryland 2:00pm

Sunday March 8 Baseball vs Maryland 2:00pm

Tuesday March 10 Baseball vs Toledo 4:00pm

UNCW Softball hosts the University Area Hampton Inn Showcase Saturday March 7 Norfolk State vs Youngstown State 10:30am UNCW vs. Norfolk State 1:00pm UNCW vs. Youngstown State 3:30pm

Sunday March 8 Youngstown State vs Norfolk State 10:30am UNCW vs. Youngstown State 1:00pm UNCW vs. Norfolk State 3:30pm

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events SWEET RETREAT 3/5-8: Wilmington’s “I Am That Girl” chapter and Pineapple Studios will host Sweet Retreat, a fourday event to celebrate and inspire women starting on Friday, March 5th through March 8th at Pineapple Studios in downtown Wilmington to invoke inspiration and empowerment. Attendees have the opportunity to take advantage of a full weekend schedule including: yoga, watercolor typography, beach bonfire, champagne, cupcakes, and so much more! Guests have the opportunity to engage in a motivating brunch with Alexis Jones on Sunday,

March 8th at 9:30 am. Alexis is an accomplished author, media personality, speaker, advocate, and founder of I Am That Girl. lovesweetretreat.com.

CAPE FEAR BEER FESTIVAL 3/7, noon: Join us for the 5th Annual Cape Fear Beer Festival in historic downtown Wilmington North Carolina. We’re gearing up for a great beer fest that will feature over 100 great American Beers, Ciders and a few Wines. Enjoy unlimited sampling on this epic day of beer. The Cape Fear Beer Festival is a true beer tasting (and wine) event featuring a wide variety of beer styles from the most creative brew masters in the world. We’ll be pouring their tasty creations inside the Wilming-

ton Convention Center along the scenic Cape Fear River. Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt Street • Cape Fear Casks at Ironclad Brewery, 6-9pm, 3/6. Cask only brews served by 12 Breweries. We will serve up select specialty brews to a limited crowd. 200 Tickets available and they will go fast. • Ballast Point • BroomTail • IronClad • Foothill • Troegs • Abita • Front Street • Blue Point • Triangle • Big Boss • Natty Green’s • Legend.

POWER BREAKFAST Thurs., 3/12: Breakfast/networking: 7:30-8:15am.

Discussion: 8:15-9:45am. Panelists include Jonathan Barfield Hr., Johnny Griffin, John Nelms, Bill Saffo, and Ed Wolverton. $35 per seat or $350

for a table of ten. Seats must be purchased in advance. The Power Breakfast Series is a quarterly gathering of the Cape Fear business community to talk about issues of interest to the region. Each breakfast features a panel discussion or speaker talking about a topic important to a broad range of local businesses. The breakfast series, which started in 2008, provides unique networking opportunities since they are attended by a broad range of influential people, including entrepreneurs, executives, community leaders and many others. Wilm.

Convention Center, 10 Convention Center Dr. ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL AND PARADE 3/14, all day: Commemorating the life of the great apostle of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the most popular cultural events in the United States. Festivities start at 11:00am with the 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, hosted by the Friends of Hibernian’s. The parade begins at N. Front St. traveling south to Dock St., then circling back north on Water St. Spectators can view the parade all along the streets that the parade will be marching through. The announcements will be presented from the area;s Main Stage on Water St, in front of the Federal Building. Immediately following the parade, live music and traditional Irish dancing.

Entertainment included in the day’s festivities include, Barleycorn & Rye, The Walsh Kelley School of Irish Dancing, Blarney Broughs and the UNCW Slainte Irish Dance Club. Food and beverages for sale, as well as crafts vendors. Foot of Market and Water streets FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE 3/14, 8:30am: The 9th Annual Fatherhood Conference will be held at the First Baptist Activity Center at 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC. The conference is free and registration opens at 8:30am. The Keynote Speaker is the Spoken Word Artist “LIFE.” Six workshops will be offered to strengthen parenting skills of teen and adult fathers. Find us online at partnershipforfatherhood. blogspot.com, on Faceboook (New Hanover County Partnership for Fatherhood) and on Twitter @ nhcfatherhood. First Baptist Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd.

TAROT THURSDAY 3/19, Tarot Readers 6pm-10pm. Fortunes Told.

10pm on: DJ Reflash & Guests spin Glitch, Funk, Electroswing. Fire dancers and Drummers meetup. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM + Every Thursday around 8PM at Juggling Gypsy. Come drum while fire dancers spin fire. All styles welcome. Bring your percussion instruments adn fire/ juggling toys. 1612 Castle St. 7TH CAPE FEAR WILDLIFE FESTIVAL 3/20-22: Wilmington Convention Center. The expo hours are Friday and Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. The Cape Fear Wildlife Expo is a family event that features wildlife art, decoy displays, hunting and fishing products, decoy carving demonstrations, Hand-crafted duck decoy and turkey calls, hand-crafted knives, dough bowls, jewelry and much more from our Exhibitors. $10 for adults, $7 for seniors 65 and older and for military with ID. Children 10 years and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Three day passes are available for $20. Tickets can be purchased by email atwc@capefearwildlifeexpo.com or Brenda@

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capefearwildlifeexpo.com or by phone at 910-7950292. 501 Nutt Street IKEBANA EXHIBITION 3/20: Wilmington Chapter 212 of Ikebana International will exhibit beautiful Japanese flower arrangements. 11 am Saturday will be an Ikebana demo followed by Furoshike Japanese gift wrapping.

Hope to see you there! New Hanover County Arboretum Auditorium, 6206 Oleander Dr. MJW CAREERS JOB HUNTING SEMINAR 3/21: Come join us for a 3-hour job hunting seminar to learn in depth techniques and strategies to help with your career search. We will explore the following topics: Leveraging social media & the Internet to discover new career search trends; what to do at a career fair to maximize your (and the hiring company’s) time; how to avoid the recruiter blacklist; creating an eye catching resume; networking with a purpose; how to ace the interview; self-marketing techniques to brand yourself in a competitive market; negotiating a better salary; cover letters & follow-up letters; and more. Techniques in Motion, 5543 Carolina Beach Rd. Cost: $100 Reserve your spot: warzel@mjwcareers.com. mjwcareers.com COASTAL LIVING SHOW 2015 3/21, 9am: Coastal Living Show 2015, sponsored by the Wilmington Woman’s Club, will be held on March 21 (9-5) and on March 22 (11-5) at the Schwartz Center on the downtown campus of Cape Fear Community College. This event will showcase everything about life on the coast including a variety of gifts, products, and services for the home, garden, office, and seaside living. In addition, exhibitors will demonstrate means to healthy lifestyles to enhance time spent at the beach or in physical activities wherever one lives. Admission is free. All proceeds from Coastal Living Show 2015 will be returned to the local community through non-profit organizations that seek to improve the lives of area women and children. CFCC Schwartz Center, 601 N. Front St.

charity/fundraisers NC RAINBOW RUN 3/7, 7:30am: The NC Rainbow Run is a fun run in Burgaw, NC to raise money for homeless LGBT+ youth. The race is on March 7th, 2015 and is at Old River Farms, Burgaw, NC. All registration fees will go to the Open House in Wilmington, NC. The race is being directed by two high school students, Josefina Gordon and Irene Cho. Check out our website to get signed up to run or to volunteer. Admission: $15 for kids 12 and under, $25 for students $35 for everyone else. Old River Farms, 8711 Old River Road CF LITERACY MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY 3/7, 6:30pm: Venture down the Rabbit Hole with hosts Cape Fear Literacy Council and Audi Cape Fear to a Wonderland evening of fun and fantasy, as we raise funds to make literacy a reality for hundreds of adults this year. Partnering with hundreds of volunteer tutors and other generous supporters, CFLC provides small group classes and one-toone tutoring to help the nearly 40% of adults in the Cape Fear Region who struggle to read this page.

By providing reading, writing, spelling, math, computer and English language instruction, CFLC offers an opportunity for men and women to better themselves, their children and families, and their community. Highlights include a magical adult “high tea,” fantasy-inspired elegant chef tastings, silent and vocal auctions, Wonderland garden games, our ever-popular photo booth, and an evening of music and dancing under the stars with special musical guests Blivet. $125 each. Reserved tables available upon request. Seating limited; we expect

another sell-out crowd, so purchase your tickets today. info@cfliteracy.org or 910-251-0911. Audi Cape Fear, 255 Old Eastwood Road STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS 3/7, 10:30am: 30 teams will take to their grills, forks in hand, secret recipes folded and stashed in pockets, all for the glory of the title and the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped to raise a significant amount of money for Step Up For Soldiers. The competition will start with a level playing field: everyone will have the same meats, be in the same location and have the same time constraints. But thrown into the mix will be individual rubs, sauces or marinades, grill temperatures and methods of cooking that will leave someone going home with braggin’ rights for the next year. Cook-off held at lake in Carolina Beach at junction of Lake Park Blvd. and Atlanta Ave, and everyone is welcome. Free. Tickets can be purchased to sample the BBQs after the double-blind judging is completed. Bands: Junkyard Mama opens, next is local favorite Kenny Reeves and TrainWreck, and the headliner will be one of the hottest bands in the Southeast: The Mark Roberts Band. Raffles, a 50/50 and educational displays plus more food and drink for purchase. Gates at 10:30am and prizes at 4pm. N. Lake Park Blvd. and Atlanta Ave., Carolina Beach.

43RD ANNUAL CAR SHOW 3/7, 9am, Independence Mall: The show is open to the public and there is no charge for admission.

Participants can expect to view over 100 antique automobiles from throughout the Cape Fear region. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 11:30 a.m. Judging begins at noon with trophy ceremony scheduled for 3pm. Pre-reg. is $15, dayof-show reg.: $20. Pre-registration forms are now on the club’s website: www.capefear.aaca.com.

As is customary, owners of modified cars are welcomed and compete for awards. Trailer parking is available and there are numerous eating places in and around the mall. The Antique Automobile Club of America was founded in 1935 and is the oldest and largest such club in the United States. The North Carolina Region of AACA is comprised of 14 local chapters. Cape Fear Chapter was chartered in 1972 and its members own over 140 antique automobiles. Several are state and national award winners. Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Dr. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: ILM MS WALK 3/12, all day: Cape Fear Volunteer Center is seeking volunteers for the agency Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society as a volunteer for Wilmington MS Walk. Assist with the annual Wilmington MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Walk to be held on April 18, 2015 at Greenfield Lake Park. Volunteer jobs include: Set up, registration desk, clean up, food service, rest stops and finish line cheering.

This is a short term commitment on Saturday, April 18, 2015. A minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 volunteers are needed. MS Society Carolinas Chapter staff will supervise. Volunteers are needed as early as 6:30 a.m. for walk set-up through the walk and clean-up at 2 p.m. If interested, contact Annie Anthony at (910) 392-8180 or cfvcdirector@gmail. com. Greenfield Lake Park, 310 Willard St. SALUTE TO OUR STARS AND STRIPES 3/14, 6:30pm: Join us for an evening of food, drink, and live entertainment! This event combines good company and great fun with a worthy cause. Enjoy live music by The Wilmington Big Band, dancing, party buffet and a silent auction. Black tie or period attire optional. All event proceeds will benefit Cape Fear Museum’s new Outdoor Learning Environment. Cape Fear Community College Union Station, 502 N. Front Street HIBISCUS 3/17, all day: It’s Hibiscus time again! Join friends and supporters of Planned Parenthood in Wilm-

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LUPUS FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP 3/17, 6:30pm: This group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC atinfo@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 2. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org. This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road FRIENDS OF LELAND GOLF TOURNEY 1 Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by the Friends of the Leland Cultural Arts Center will be held on 3/20 at Cape Fear National – Brunswick Forest. The Friends of the Leland Cultural Arts Center is Non-Profit Organization established to provide support for the new Leland Cultural Arts Center scheduled to open March 2015. The Town of Leland’s Cultural Arts Center will be a vibrant hub for the arts in Leland and Brunswick County providing a community arts educational center where individuals of all ages and economic situations can come to share their talents and learn new skills. They will have the opportunity to enjoy and produce a variety of arts, whether visual or performance, in a supportive, collaborative, and well equipped environment that will help them take their artistic expression to the next level. Consider becoming a Sponsor and or playing in the Tournament. For additional details, contact Cris Allen at or 910-833-8949. Cape Fear National, Brunswick Forest, 1281 Cape Fear National Dr. ENGLISH TUTORING Cape Fear Volunteer Center is seeking English Tutor for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL) at Interfaith Refugee Ministry. Work with individuals or groups of refugees who are learning English.

Practice English conversation, reading, and writing.

Materials and tutor training are available through a partnership between IRM-W and Cape Fear Literacy Council. This is a long-term commitment with one ESL tutor per refugee family. Must have willingness to work with diverse populations; willingness to work in the field (home visits); cross-cultural communication skills and interest. No maximum number of volunteers needed. Indirect supervision and training provided. Volunteers are needed 2 or more hours per week, 6 month commitment preferred (1 semester minimum commitment for students). Dates and times are flexible. Training is provided by IRM-W Employment/Resource Developer (optional ESL Tutor Training Certificate through Cape Fear Literacy Council) at the IRM-W (and Cape Fear Literary Council).

CARE PARTY OF THE YEAR 3/21, 7pm: The Coastal Animal Rescue Effort is hosting their 4th annual gala. This event includes drinks, music, food and live auction. Local DJ Brian

Hood will be helping you dance the night away or you can just enjoy the wine and food while bidding on some amazing live auction items. Items for your bidding pleasure include a dinner cruise for 6 on a private yacht, 5 night stay in Orlando with Disney and Sea World tickets for 4, Boston Red Sox package with box seats to a June game, autographed ball and bat from Trot Nixon and $500 certificate toward hotel or airfaire, just to name a few. Terraces on Sir Tyler Drive, 1826 Sir Tyler Dr. ROAST ON THE COAST 3/21, 7pm: The Junior League of Wilmington is pleased to host its second annual Roast on the Coast fundraiser at Cape Fear Country Club. Tickets for this premier oyster roast in the Wilmington area are $65 with tax, and include food, open bar, a silent auction, broadcasts of the NCAA basketball games, a live band, and more. There are still opportunities for businesses and individuals to sponsor this year’s Roast on the Coast. A sponsorship includes your entry into this special event.

Contact us at 910-799-7405 or info@jlwnc.org for more information. All proceeds from Roast on the Coast help fund the Junior League of Wilmington’s many programs benefitting New Hanover County Schools. Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Drive.

CFLC ORIENTATION Tutor trainings are three 3-hour classes that are taught over a 2-week period. Trainings include techniques and content for working with adult learners.

Tutor trainees must attend all classes before being matched with a student. Volunteer Tutor Candidates are encouraged (but not required) to take CFLC 101 – a free 2-hour orientation to the Cape Fear Literacy Council in which we describe who we serve and how we do it. The next CFLC 101 Orientation is We., 3/4, 5:30-7:30pm at Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 S. 17th St. Next English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tutor Training will be on 3/24, 25 and 26 from 6:30-9:30pm at Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 S. 17th Street.

To become a certified ESOL tutor a volunteer must attend 9 hours of training and observe 2 classes to gain the basic skills needed to help an ESOL student succeed. ESOL Tutor Training includes techniques and content for working with adult speakers of other languages. The focus is on strategies for developing listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary skills to help students navigate everyday life and to achieve academic goals. Workshop material fees are $30 if you will be volunteering at CFLC, Interfaith Refugee Ministry or Winterpark Baptist Church, or $50 if you are getting certified for another organization. Adult Literacy (AL) Tutor Training will be 4/13, 15 and 20 from 10am-1pm at Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 S. 17th St. To become a certified all tutor a volunteer must attend 9 hours of training to gain the basic skills needed to help an AL student succeed. Techniques and content for working with adult learners. The focus is on strategies for teaching alphabetics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Workshop material fees are $20 if you will be volunteering at CFLC or $50 if you are getting certified for another organization. Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 S 17th Street; (910) 251-0911.

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LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR Come see Big Dawg Productions second show of

its 20th season! Written by Neil Simon, Laughter on the 23rd Floor is Inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on the Sid Caeser’s Your Show of Shows, with all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman “Max Prince.”Thursday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday Matinee 3pm Gen Admission $16-$22. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street BROADWAY’S JEKYLL AND HYDE 3/18, 7pm: The first full-scale Broadway production presented in Wilmington, Broadway brings the story of Jekyll & Hyde to life in a pop-rock, powerhouse musical. A thrilling retelling of a groundbreaking book, Jekyll & Hyde explores the life of a brilliant doctor whose experiments create a murderous counterpart. This gothic-inspired production explores madness and murder, creating an entertaining commentary on human nature. With its smoky effects, soaring vocals and sweeping power ballads, this performance is a must-see. Admission: $5-$35. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Road CLYBOURNE PARK 3/19-22, Thurs-Sat, 7:30pm; Sunday 3pm. On the main stage of historic Thalian Hall. Tickets available on thalian.org. All seats $30 plus sales tax & handling fees ? Thursday performances $15. Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize and the 2012 Tony Award winninng play explodes in two outrageous acts set fifty years apart. Act One takes place in 1959, as nervous community leaders anxiously try to stop the sale of a home to a black family. Act Two is set in the same house in the present day, as the now predominantly African-American neighborhood battles to hold its ground in the face of gentrification. This electrifying play is based on the classic A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and is directed by Joy Gregory. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St. TOP O’ THE MORNIN’ TO YA “Top O’ The Mornin’ To Ya” with Faith & Begorrah,

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comedy DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10$15; Sun, closed. • 11:45pm: Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show, taped every 1st and 3rd Saturday night at midnight in the Dead Crow Comedy Room, Late Fear is a hilarious and fun showcase for Wilmington’s creative talent

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ORLANDO JONES’ SUNDAY FUNNIES Sunday Funnies with Orlando Jones at TheatreNOW. Not only is Orlando Jones’ character back from “the dead” on the FOX TV series, “Sleepy Hollow”, but he’s calling Wilmington home and bringing the funny to Sundays at TheatreNOW with Sunday Funnies and to kick off his 2015 Comedy Tour. Tickets are $30. Cliff Cash is opening. March 8, 6pm. theatrewilmington.com. 19 S. 10th St. PSL PRESENTS 3/11, 8pm: Pineapple-Shaped Lamps presents an evening of original sketch comedy! Bar and kitchen will be open! TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street

COMEDY COURT 3/12, 7:30pm: Couples, roommates, family members. Bring your petty dispute and $5 to Comedy Court for a night of legal fun (yeah I said it!). Our lawyers are classically trained in comedy from Dead Crow Comedy room. We put your dispute on trial and a Judge decides your fate at the end. A fun night for all! TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street. www.theatrewilEncore’s previous editor—now StarNews features mington.com

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editor and theatre reviewer—will be roasted at an upcoming fundraiser for Susan Auten—a local actress who spent several weeks in a Chapel Hill hospital last year due to pancreatic issues. Roasters of Staton include local thespians and friends Jeff Phillips, Cullen Moss, Zach Hanner, JR Rodriguez, and others. The show takes place at 8 p.m. at TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street. Tickets, which are $12, can be purchased in advance via phone, 910-431-6961, or via PayPal by using blckcricket@hotmail.com.

LIFE’S A GIFT COMEDY TOUR 3/24, 8pm: A traveling celebration of life and people, our talents and mistakes, the connections that we make, and all of our many imperfections. Stand-up comedy, stories, music, chances to win fabulous prizes, and you. “If you love yourself, let yourself go.” Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front Street ROAST OF JOHN STATON A new entertainment entity has been formed in our fair city.

Randy Davis and Steve Vernon are forming Wilmington’s version of the Fryars Club, tentatively named the Port City Roasters. John Staton, editor of StarNews and theatre reviewer, will be the first roastee on Sun., 3/8, at 8pm at TheaterNOW, 19 S. 10th St. First roast will be a benefit for Susan Auten, who spent several weeks in the hospital in Wilmington and in Chapel Hill due to issues with her pancreas. Aan 18 an older event; roasters include Cherri McKay, Zach Hanner, Jeff Phillips, Cullen Moss, and more. Tickets can be reserved y calling 910-431-6961 or make a $12 donation via PayPal at this address: blckcricket@hotmail.com. If making a reservation via the PayPal address, please include a note stating how many $12 tickets you would like and under what names they should be reserved. Cash and checks made out to Susan Auten only at the door.

music/concerts UNCW WIND SYMPHONY/CHAMBER WINDS 3/5, 7:30pm: Conducted by John P. LaCognata, Wind Symphony is UNCW’s premier symphonic band. Its members consist of students from across the university campus, including both music majors and non-music majors. Wind Symphony performs the finest literature available for winds including traditional wind band repertoire, marches, transcriptions, and the newest 21st century works. Wind Symphony regularly features guest soloists and guest conductors. Chamber Winds is comprised of the top musicians from each section of the Wind Symphony. The repertoire for the Chamber Winds includes works written for concert band and wind ensemble, as well as standard wind literature written for smaller ensembles of all sizes. Under LaCognata’s baton, Wind Symphony and Chamber

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WilmingtonSymphony.org. The sonic thriller “The Planets” by Gustav Holst is a seven-movement orchestral work. Each movement is named after a planet in the solar system and its corresponding astrological character. This great composition premiered in 1918, and has been extremely popular ever since, with frequent performances and recordings worldwide. In pop-culture elements of “The Planets” can be heard in everything from feature films (such as Star Wars, The Right Stuff, and Invictus), in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercials, in Super Mario Bros. video games, and as the theme song for the Rugby World Cup. Adaptations have been arranged for marching band, organ, percussion ensemble, drum corps, piano duet, and various rock bands. Tickets are $27 (plus tax) for adults and $6 (plus tax) for students. 910-962-3500 or www. wilmingtonsymphony.org. 601 S College Rd.

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our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music from 7:30 to 10:00PM. Admission: $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 South College Rd. HAWK IT OUT 201 3/15, 8pm: Hawk it Out is the annual dance competition held at UNCW. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Road BEGINNER SHAG LESSONS 3/19, 6:45pm: Living in North Carolina and you still don’t know about shagging? Learn the basic shag step as you dance to beach music, giving you the confidence to get on the dance floor! If you already know the basic shag step, complement your basic shag knowledge in our Advancing Beginners / Intermediate class. No partner is needed for these lessons held on Thursday evenings in four-week sessions. Admission: $35 WB Residents, $45 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept. 1 Bob Sawyer Drive UNCW JAZZ COMBOS 3/19, 7:30pm: UNCW Combos are comprised of jazz students and performs modern jazz forms in small improvisational settings. Directed by Bob Russell and Michael D’Angelo. Beckwith Hall, Cultural Arts Building, UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. ELKS CLUB DANCE SOCIAL 3/20, 7:30pm: Come dance with us at the Elks Club. DJ and Singer Tony LaFalce has more than 4,000 songs and will glady play your requests for all kinds of music: Ballroom, Latin, Shag, Nightclug, Country, and Line Dancing. More info call Tim Gugan 371-5368. Admission: S17 member couples, $20 guest couples. Elks Club, 5102 Oleander Dr. IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Cham-

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This exhibit is free and open to the public.The gallery hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm and Thurs., 11am8pm. Live music every Thurs., 6-8pm. Spectrum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd QUILTERS BY THE SEA 3/20, 10am: Quilting is alive and well. You are invited to our annual event. Special exhibits include: Quilts of Valor for service members and veterans touched by war, postcard quilts by local kids to help raise money for animals in need through Salty Paws, Merchants Mall, Gift Boutique with handmade items by members, Resale Booth- quilt related bargains galore, Storm at Sea Raffle Quilt and free demonstrations. Show runs through Sat., 3/21. Free parking. Temple Baptist Church Activity Center, 709 George Anderson Dr. MADE IN NC 3/20-21: The Brooklyn Arts Center will host Made In NC, Wilmington’s modern handmade marketplace. This perennially popular community event features the original work of 50 local craftsmen and artisans, who once again will fill the Brooklyn Arts Center, balcony, and heated courtyard tent with their beautiful, one-of-a-kind work. Wilmington’s food trucks, cash bar, coffee shop in the tent, raffle prizes, ATM onsite, free parking, and tons of fun!

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Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street POWER PLANT 3/14, noon: Power Plant. $65 per person. $60 for members or active military. Join us for an in-depth program on the Battleship’s propulsion, electrical and distillation systems. This program features classroom presentations and a behind-the-scenes tour of the ship’s turbines, boilers, diesels, evaporators and more. The tour is limed to ages 16 & older. Bring your camera! Reservations required— Space is limited to 32 people. Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Road CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Matter of Reverence: 11/15: For over forty years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibition explores the evolution of his art and philosophy as well as his major influences including Isamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos and Ruth Duckworth. Featuring

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Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. • In honor of the life and legacy of local artist and native Wilmingtonian, Claude Howell the Cameron Art Museum is presenting a centennial celebration, ClaudeLIVE!, on 3/21, 7pm-2am. Howell’s artwork will be seen in a new light as interpreted through contemporary multimedia, theatrical performance, music and dance.

Additional details listed below. As an artist, Claude was fascinated by the luminosity of color and light and how the human eye experiences the two. Evening of celebration highlights his artwork by interpreting it through contemporary multimedia, theatrical performance, music and dance. As an homage to Howell’s time in Europe a recreated Parisian cabaret showcasing performances by local artists will be presented in the CAM courtyard. Food for the evening will be international cuisine inspired by the countries of Claude’s travels. Tiered ticketing: 7-11:30pm: $150/person. Sumptuous fare, open bar, live music and special performances. 9pm11:30pm: $50/person Savories and desserts inspired from around the world, open bar, live music and performances continue. 11:30pm-2am: $10 suggested donation for ClaudeAfterHours! Light fare and cash bar, live music and performances continue. 910-395-5999. Exhibiton open: 3/22 to the public. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. www.cameronartmuseum.org/claudelive. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. www. cameronartmuseum.org

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Make It Work, through 9/13/15: Encourages visitors to explore the six types of universal simple machines to learn how they make work easier. Lift levers, work with wedges, and encounter other maritime-related hands-on activities. View historic objects and images from the museum’s collection related to Wilmington’s boat and ship building history and make connections to simple machines. Sponsored by Landfall Foundation. • Fort Fisher: 150 Years, through 7/13/15: Includes hundreds of artifacts that document the history of Fort Fisher and its changing role in the community. View a selection of objects and images that shed light on the past 150 years. Examine artifacts from when Fort Fisher was a battle site. See some of the different the ways the site has been used since 1865.

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will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum.com MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. www.topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

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

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505

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LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more!

Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupa-

tion of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse. com.

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

rector Mr. Scooter to create a short film. Through to explore our urban environment and the plants creating their own story on film, children develop and animals that make up our local habitat. Want narrative skills, practice negotiating conflicts, and to encourage your children or grandchildren to get learn about the parts of a story, all of which helps outside and explore the living world around them? them engage with literature when they read. For This 12 week program will give you an awareness kids ages 10 to 15. Sessions will take place on of the incredible biodiversity surrounding us and the March 12th, 19th, and 26th. Participants must atopportunity for you to discover how you fit into our tend all three sessions, and must pre-register using urban environment. Program runs from March 19th the online calendar at www.nhcgov.com, or by callto June 6th and meets every Thursday evening ing 910-798-6393, or by emailing Mr. Scooter at from 6 - 8 pm at Wilmington Homebrew Supply shayes@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut Street Co.. There will be 6 guided field trips, every other Saturday morning, which will dive even further into LA DONNA DEL LAGO our local ecosystems. Field guides, field trip sup3/14, 1pm: Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Florez plies, and all other materials are included. To apply, email your name, phone number, address, and occupation to CFBackyardNaturalist@gmail.com. Sabrina Woofter at (910) 798-7677 or swoofter@nhcgov.

Free and open to the public, Cape Fear Community com. Wilmington Homebrew Supply College presents Tournées: A French Film Festival, Company, 824 South Kerr Ave.

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FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL The series begins Friday March 6 and then continues the week of 3/9-13. All movies begin at 6 p.m. except for “Ernest and Celestine,” which will run at 3 p.m. on the 13th. Cape Fear Community College Union Station, 502 N. Front Street

CF BACKYARD NATURALIST PROGRAM 3/12, 6pm: Join NCSU Cooperative Extension and the NC National Estuarine Research Reserve for their Cape Fear Backyard Naturalist Program

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FILM OF THE MONTH 3/19, 2:30pm: March’s Film of the Month @ Main Library is based on a book that everyone was talking about in 2009. Set in the early 1960s, it told the story of White Southern racism from the point of view of the African American maids who cleaned their houses and raised their children. The program is free but for adults only, please, because of mature themes. You may BYOP (Bring Your Own Pop and Popcorn). The audience will also select their own winners from among this year’s Oscar nominees. The Library’s movie license permits the use of the movie title only on our own website, so check the online calendar at wwww.nhclibrary. org for more information. For even more movies, look for Films on Demand and Indieflix under Databases atwww.nhclibrary.org. Access to these streaming video providers is free to NHC Library cardholders. Justine Roach, jroach@nhcgov. com/910-798-6306. 201 Chestnut Street CF ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FORUM 3/20, 7pm: Cape Fear Environmental Film Forum will host a day-and-a-half worth of events that are free and open to the public. Schedule consists of four event blocks, each followed by panel and audience discussions. Forum takes place Friday, 3/20, from 7-10pm, and Sat., 3/21, 10am-12pm, 12:303pm and 3:30-6:15pm. Through a mix of films and panel/audience dialogue addressing environmental issues and solutions, the Forum’s intent is to inspire and motivate participants to make a difference for the environment in their communities. Specific topics this year include the green burials, reconnecting kids with nature and indiginous land struggles in the Peruvian Amazon. Event is sponsored by the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Film Studies Department and Friends of the Cape Fear Environmental Film Forum. All events take place in King Hall on the UNCW campus. 601 S College Rd BEHIND THE GARAGE Behind the Garage Series: Subversive Films & Experimental Music. Subversive films shown every Sunday at 8pm, followed by experimental musical guests. 8PM: Controversial, eye-opening and entertaining films & documentaries shown weekly.

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3/10: RAP CLUB Thew New Hanover Public Library will host another Rap Club for kids on March 10 at 3:30 p.m. Kids, ages 8 and up, will learn how to rhyme—which also boosts reading skills. They can pre-register by going to the library’s online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. Or e-mail Scooter Hayes at shayes@nhcgov.com. The Rap Club takes place at the Myrtle Grove Library branch, located at 5155 South College Road. Plus, it’s free!

HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS 3/10, 9:45am: For Kids! Happy Little Singers - Music and Movement for children ages 6 months to 6 years. Learning through Song, Dance, Creative Play, and Instruments - so much fun for you and your little one! Drop ins welcome, please call or text ahead to 910-777-8889. $10 per family. Hannah Block USO Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St. LEGO CHALLENGE 3/17, 3:30pm: Monthly Lego challenge at the Myrtle Grove Library is a fun way for Elementary School age kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills! Participants may work alone or in teams. It’s free, thanks to the Friends of NHC Library. Make sure there’s space for your child by preregistering on the calendar atwww.nhclibrary.org or calling 910-798-6393.

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as part of the program. Books will be available for purchase, signed by the author. Easter-related art activities. Light refreshments. 256-2569 to register by 3/17 and be entered in a raffle for a special gift.

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, (910) 2562569. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, 303 W. Salisbury Street BABY OBSTACLE COURSE 3/21, 10am: This new library program for creepers and toddlers under age two is designed to nurture cognitive development, large motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, and memory. Children’s Librarian Mr. Scooter Hayes is your baby’s MC for the Balance Beam of Doom, Radical Rainbow Ball Pit, Treacherous Twin Tunnels, Perilous Puppet Pool, Gonge River Stones, and the Baby Block Abyss! This is a free program and registration is not required. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St. RAP CLUB 3/10, 3:30pm: Choose the beat! Write the lyrics!

Record the song for NHC Library’s forthcoming Rap Club album! Why? Because it’s fun, and because research proves that playing with rhyme boosts reading skills. For kids ages 8 and up. Must pre-reg. using the online calendar atwww.nhclibrary.org, or by calling 910-798-6393, or by emailing Mr. Scooter at shayes@nhcgov.com.

Myrtle Grove Public Library, 5155 S. College Rd. THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open att 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW MEETUPS FOR TEENS Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free MeetUps for Teens from 5-6:30 p.m. Wed, March 4, at Phil-

lips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Teens may attend one, two or all three workshops. Pizza will be served. Meet other young people who have experienced the death of someone special. A permission form must be signed by a parent or guardian. Pre-reg. mandatory. 910796-7991. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. www.lcfh.org or facebook.com/lcfhospice

readings/lectures MEET COOKIE MOUSE 3/6, 7pm: We’ll read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and then meet Cookie Mouse himself. Bring your cameras! Free. Barnes & Noble, 750 Inspiration Drive PRESERVATION TALK WITH BETH PANCOE The third Preservation Talk will occur on March 10th, and the speaker will be Beth Pancoe, President of SDI Construction, focusing on the restoration of the Temple of Israel. The lecture will take place at the Temple of Israel located at 1 South 4th Street. The restoration won a Preservation Award from Historic Wilmington Foundation in 2012.

MARYBETH RAY 3/16, 7:30pm: Marybeth Ray, captain of the MV Southport ferry, will talk about her lifetime love of all things maritime as well as her career from deckhand to captain with the North Carolina DOT. Federal Point History Center, 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.

FAMILY STORYTIME 3/21, 11am: Family Storytime: Edmund Unravels.

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WOODY AND THE HENS 3/19, 3pm: Children’s monthly programming relating to the museum and Wrightsville Beach continues this spring with classes that have educational and hands-on components for elementary schoolaged children. Each program will also include light refreshments. Free program. We have set up a raffle for participants who sign up before each month’s deadline. A visit by Reilly the Airlie Dog. Local resident, Becky Shuford, will read her charming book, Woody and the Hens, about a Border Collie who hides the eggs of the hens on his farm. Reilly, the Airlie Garden Border Collie will visit us that day

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FAMILY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS 3/11, 3pm: Are you caring for a loved one with BLUEBIRD WORKSHOP Alzheimer’s or Dementia? Come to this free work3/7, 9:15am: Join us for a free program on the shop to learn more about the causes and how to Eastern Bluebird. Learn all about one of our area’s recognize the symptoms. We will also discuss how to reduce stress during this difficult journey and learn techniques to encourage your loved one to share stories and memories of their past. Call Ann LaReau at 910-342-0455 or 910-470-2378 for more information. Home “Orange is the New Black” fans should gear up for Instead Senior Care, 2505 South 17th the real Piper Kerman, who will head to UNCW to Street

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She’ll discuss the women she met while serving time, and address topics like friendship and family, societal behaviors, and how the system provides little support after parolled. Admission is $10, and the lecture will be held at the Burney Center on campus, 601 S. College Road.

most vibrant songbirds, their habitat and food preferences, and how to attract them to your yard.

Nesting season is right around the corner! Wild Bird & Garden (Wilmington), 3501 Oleander Dr (Hanover Center) FAMILY SCIENCE SATURDAYS 3/10, 10am: Celebrate Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s birthday as you measure, estimate, identify, reason, plot, and predict your way through interactive mathematics activities. Play with math to discover

ORGANIC FARMING AND GARDENING 101 3/11, 7pm: Hear from local experts in the expanding organic farming scene in New Hanover County. Matt Collogan, educator and organic farming advocate, and Evan Folds, President of Progressive Gardens Inc., are strong advocates for small, organic farms, backyard gardens and the use of innovative agricultural techniques.

Come learn about these environmentally friendly gardening ideas and how our backyard gardens can help to protect our coastal waters, wildlife and habitats. Join the discussion as experts bring life to coastal topics such as oyster farming, sea level rise, gardening with native plants, and pressing issues such as Titan Cement and the hardening of our coast.

All presentations take place at the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center in Wrightsville Beach from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Speakers Series is free to members with a suggested $10

donation for non-members. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury Street TAI CHI FOR HEALTH 3/15, 11:30am: This class will get you started in the practice of Tai Chi, a good way to reduce stress, improve balance and your overall health. Continuing students and beginners welcome. Instructor Katherine Yakimovich is certified by Tai Chi for Health & Tai Chi Arthritis Foundation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes that will stay on your feet (no flip-flops or open back shoes). This is an ongoing class that will continue to accept new students. If you are interested in joining this class please contact bjryan@poplargrove.org. Next session covers Mon., 3/9-4/27, 11:30-12:15. Tuition: $35, for 8-week class. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N. HEALING CIRCLE: GUIDED MEDITATION 3/19, 5:45pm: Monthly Healing Circle for Animals.

Enjoy a brief discussion about Energy & Holistic Healing benefits for pets. Christine will then lead a guided meditation and send distant healing for your beloved pets. You will have a chance to share your healing intention for your pet. Please bring a current photo of your pet. Do not bring your pet unless you pre-arrange with Christine Love donation donated to local animal rescue. Admission: Love donation $10 Suggested. Eastern Therapeutic Center, 3333 Wrightsville Ave, Suite M YIN AND YANG EQUINOX FLOW 3/20, 6:15pm: The Spring Equinox, where day and night are of equal length, brings with it a balanced harmony of both light and dark. Bid a warm farewell to Winter as Brittany guides you towards cultivating heat in the first half of class with a yang inspired flow! Afterwards, we will Spring into our yin portion where Taylor will guide you through delicious, deep stretches welcoming the new season and the new

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moon! Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive #200 ID AND DATING YOUR FAMILY PHOTOS 3/22, 2pm: Maureen Taylor will speak on techniques genealogists and local historians can use to help identify unknown persons in old family photographs at a free workshop at Northeast Library.

Her visit is co-sponsored by the NHC Library, the Friends of the Library, and the Old New Hanover Genealogical Society. Maureen Taylor’s many books include Family Photo Detective: Learn How to Find Genealogy Clues in Old Photos and Solve Family Photo Mysteries; A State by State Guide to Finding Family Photographs Online; and Photo Organizing Practices: Daguerreotypes to Digital.

She has published hundreds of articles and columns in both print and online publications, including being a photo expert for MyHeritage.com, a columnist forSmithsonian.com, and a contributing editor of Family Tree Magazine. She also writes personal memoirs and narrative family histories for the Newbury Street Press of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Jennifer Daugherty, jdaugherty@nhcgov.com. 910-798-6305. NHC NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. SERV SAFE CERTIFICATION Get ServSafe Certified. You must make an appointment prior to the scheduled dates. New Hanover County Public Library, 201 Chestnut St. www.servsafe.com ART CLASSES Art Classes with Lois DeWitt, professional art instructor. Water color, basic drawing, drawing with colored pencils, finding your inner artist, and oil pastels. Small classes, individual guidance. 6905 Southern Exposure. 910-547-8115.

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clubs/notices MEET AND GREET 3/6, 6pm: The Treasure Chest Resale & Design Center is hosting a grand opening Meet & Greet featuring lite bites by Uprising Bakery, wine and assorted beverages, live music, drawings for great prizes, and a chance to get an inside look into a rare London taxi cab provided by The British Taxi.

Come by, have a glass of wine, a few goodies and see what treasures are instore! The Treasure Chest Resale & Design Center, 1614 Market St. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP 3/12, 1pm: Take advantage of this opportunity to share your concerns and learn helpful strategies that can be applied to your personal situation. A better way to get through each day with tips on how to reduce stress for both you and your loved one. Questions or need directions? Call Ann LaReau at 910470-2378. Home Instead Senior Care, 2505 South 17th Street NC AZALEA FESTIVAL PAGEANT 3/14, 7:30pm: Junior high school students from area high schools compete in this annual Scholarship Pageant based on a private interview with judges, evening gown competition and onstage presentation. BB&T and the Azalea Festival Youth Committee (AFYC) sponsor the North Carolina Azalea Festival Scholarship Pageant.

The winner is the recipient of the Beverly Anne Jurgensen Scholarship Award, named after the beloved Past President of the North Carolina Azalea Festival. AFYC conducts fundraisers yearround to obtain proceeds for the annual event and to present the pageant. Kenan Auditorium (UNC

Wilmington), 601 S. College Road ADULT HISTORY BOWL 3/15: The Adult History Bowl sponsored by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society will be contested on March 15th 2015. Teams of Adults are being recruited for the competition. For more information contact John Golden at (910) 3952014. Latimer House, 126 South Third Street.

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3/7: PORT CITY PLAYWRIGHTS All writers who would like feedback on their current scripts can head over to McAlister Deli (740 S. College Rd.) on Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m.

There will be a Port City Playwrights meeting, wherein they’ll discuss their next project. For more information about the group, contact its founder, Susan Steadman, at portcityplaywrightsporject@gmail.com. Visit them online at http://portcityplaywright.wix.com/pcpp.

BUNCO CLUB 3/16, 6:30pm: Welcome to the Wilmington chapter of the American Bunco Club. Social game and meetings on Monday nights! Delicious food, 2 glasses of wine, prizes, theme nights, exciting raffles, good music, new friends, and more! Membership price allows gamers to attend any or all of the bunco night events at no extra charge for the month. Members-only events are held periodically to introduce people to new games we have revitalized from centuries past. Extra charges may ap-

ply. Complimentary guest pass included with your membership registration so you can invite a friend.

Attend as a guest up to 2 times for bunco events at a cost of $15 per event. Monthly memberships are available after that for $50 per month. Memberships are paid month-to-month with no contracts. Loft on Front, 27 N. Front St., Suite #200 PORT CITY PLAYWRIGHTS The Port City Playwrights’ Project will meet on alternate Saturday mornings, including 3/7 at 11 a.m. Playwrights and screenplay writers at all levels of development are welcome. Late March staged reading of members’ works will be followed by discussions with the audience. The location of the Saturday meetings is usually McAlister’s Deli, 740 South College Road, Wilmington, with occasional sessions at a member’s home. Executive director Susan M. Steadman, Ph.D., portcityplaywrightsproject@gmail.com or http:// portcityplaywright.wix.com/pcpp.

RHA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES 3/18, 3pm: RHA Behavioral Health Services is a community-based provider, offering mental health and substance abuse services where individuals live and work. They strive to help clients to build natural support systems with family, friends and community relationships, rather than depending on clinics and rehabilitation centers.

Adam Howell and Heather Fierce will explain the services and support RHA can offer adults and children with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs. at this free informational program. For information about this program or for any information needs regarding health and wellness, please contact Consumer Health Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan atmnolan@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6307. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut Street AA SOBRIETY MEETINGS Trudge through roadblocks rooted in past trauma(s), regardless of cause. Discussion (closed meeting for those with a desire to stop drinking). Fellowship Center (next to Intergroup), 5901 Wrightsville Ave. Wed. meetings, 7pm.

DOCTOR WHO WEDNESDAYS Come in to watch Doctor Who episodes every Wednesday night. Come in Cosplay, be a dork, be a geek, nerd out, but most of all be a Whovian!

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pm for networking, dinner at 6 at Henry’s, 2508 Independence Blvd. Wilmington. Female business women networking and professional development. Dinner is dutch $15; annual membership $24. Details 762-8562. Henry’s Restaurant Wilmington NC, 2508 Independence Blvd.

OCD/ANXIETY DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP 7pm: Building B. Group meets the first and third Thursday of each month. Open to adults 18 and older. Family members welcome. The first Thursday of each month is an educational presentation

by Dr.Savard. Third Thursday is member led. Free.

Details: 763-8134. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB 3/12, 9:30am: The ladies of Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet Thursday, March 12. Social time begins at 9:30am, followed by our monthly meeting at 10:00. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Amanda Lee, Interim President of Cape Fear Community College. Dr. Lee will discuss the role of the college in our community, now and in the future. wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender counties in the last four years is invited to join. Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Dr. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OA is a 12-Step organization for anyone suffering from compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, or any food/eating-related issue. We have helped thousands of people stop their self-destructive habits and start living healthy, rewarding lives. We have no dues, fees, or religious affiliations. Come and see how we can help you! Call 919-406-9300, or visit us at www.triangleoa.org.

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ROAST ON THE COAST 3/21, 7pm: Jr. League of ILM is pleased to host its second annual Roast on the Coast fundraiser on Sat., 3/21, Cape Fear Country Club. Tickets for this premier oyster roast in the Wilmington area are $65 with tax, and include food, open bar, a silent auction, broadcasts of the NCAA basketball games, a live band, and more. There are still opportunities for businesses and individuals to sponsor this year’s Roast on the Coast. A sponsorship includes your entry into this special event. Contact us at 910-799-7405 or info@jlwnc. org for more information. All proceeds from Roast

on the Coast help fund the Junior League of Wilmington’s many programs benefitting New Hanover County Schools. Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Drive RAISE THE BARN 3/21, 6pm: In support of local farms and fisheries— a fine dining Farm-to-Table event. The event will include a tapas-style gourmet dinner prepared by ten of Wilmington’s renowned chefs, using locally grown and raised ingredients; as well as locally prepared desserts; open bar featuring local beer and wine; plus a specialty cocktail – Carolina Bourbon infused with Newberry’s Blueberries. In addition, there will be a silent auction, dancing, wagon rides, corn hole and more…. Stroll the grounds and enjoy the spectacular food, dancing and other activities taking place throughout the evening, while listening to the music of popular local band L SHAPE LOT. This elegant yet comfortable affair begins with cocktail hour, followed by a feast of locally sourced gourmet creations. Proceeds benefit the non-profit work of Feast Down East, connecting local smallscale farms to local markets and improving access to healthy foods in under-served communities.

Details: steigerwaldj@uncw.edu or 910-962-7105.

Admission: $80 per person or two for $150. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N WINEDOWN WEDNESDAYS Free tasting of wine from around the globe. Every week hosted by a winery representative or vendor to teach you about the selections. All wines offered at a discount as well as an additional 10%off 6 packs and 15%off cases. Come winedown after a long humpday. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve, 1007 N. 4th St. WINE TASTING Ongoing bimonthly wine tasting, taking place on the first and third Thurs. of each month. A Tasting Room will be pouring a new selection of high quality small production wines and chef Tomm Mills will prepare tasty nibbles to pare for your enjoyment. Wines can be ordered that night and we will schedule convenient delivery right to your door. We are looking forward to tasting with you! The Front Room @ Little Pond Caterers, 2016 Princess Place PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! www.facebook.com/PortCitySwappers.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): To depict what lay beyond the limits of the known world, medieval mapmakers sometimes drew pictures of dragons and sea serpents. Their images conveyed the sense that these territories were uncharted and perhaps risky to explore. There were no actual beasties out there, of course. I think it’s possible you’re facing a comparable situation. The frontier realm you are wandering through may seem to harbor real dragons, but I’m guessing they are all of the imaginary variety. That’s not to say you should entirely let down your guard. Mix in some craftiness with your courage.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I love the song “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” by Pink Floyd. Other favorites are Tool’s “Third Eye” and Yo La Tengo’s “Pass the Hatchet, I Think I’m Goodkind.” But all of these tunes have a similar problem. They’re more than 10 minutes long. Even before my attention span got shrunk by the Internet, listening to them tested my patience. Now, I have to forcefully induce a state of preternatural relaxation if I want to hear them all the way through. In the coming days, Libra, don’t be like a too-muchof-a-good-thing song. Be willing to edit yourself. Observe concise boundaries.

Get to the point quickly. (You’ll be rewarded for it.)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Whenever I close my eyes and seek psychic visions of your near future, I see heroic Biblical scenes. Moses is parting the Red Sea. Joseph is interpreting Pharaoh’s dream. Jesus is feeding 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish. What’s the meaning of my reveries? Well, this psychic stuff is tricky, and I hesitate to draw definitive conclusions. But if I had to guess, I’d speculate you are ripe to provide a major blessing or perform an unprecedented service for people you care about.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sneaking around isn’t necessary, Scorpio.

There’s no useful power to be gained by hiding information or pursuing secret agendas. This is not a time when it’s essential for you to be a master of manipulation who’s 10 steps ahead of everyone else. For now, you are likely to achieve maximum success and enjoy your life the most if you are curious, excitable and transparent. I invite you to embody the mindset of a creative, precocious child who has a loving mommy and daddy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In a “New Yorker” cartoon, Tom Gauld outlines “The Four Undramatic Plot Structures”: 1. “The hero is confronted by an antagonistic force and ignores it until it goes away.” 2. “The protagonist is accused of wrongdoing, but it’s not a big thing and soon gets sorted out.” 3.

“The heroine is faced with a problem but it’s really difficult so she gives up.” 4.

“A man wants something. Later, he’s not so sure. By suppertime he’s forgotten all about it.” In my astrological opinion, Gemini, you should dynamically avoid all four of those fates. Now is a time for you to take brave, forceful action as you create dramatic plot twists that serve your big dreams.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1953 Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to reach the summit of Mount Everest. It took them seven weeks to climb the 29,029-foot peak. In 1960 Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh got into a bathyscaphe and sailed to the lowest point on the planet, the Mariana Trench at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. It took them four hours and 47 minutes to go down 36,070 feet. Based on my analysis of your astrological omens, I think the operative metaphor for you in the coming weeks should be the deep descent, not the steep ascent. It’s time to explore and hang out in the depths rather than the heights.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “To be happy is to be able to become aware of oneself without fright,” heavyweight German philosopher Walter Benjamin, a fellow Cancerian, said. I am happy to report there’s a good chance you will soon be blessed with an extraordinary measure of this worry-free self-awareness. And when you do—when you are basking in an expanded selfknowledge infused with self-love and self-appreciation—some of your chronic fear will drop away, and you will have at your disposal a very useful variety of happiness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The African country of Ivory Coast has two different capital cities. Yamoussoukro is the official capital, while Abidjan is the actual capital—where the main governmental action takes place. I suspect there’s a comparable split in your personal realm, Capricorn: a case of mixed dominance. Maybe that’s a good thing; maybe it allows for a balance of power between competing interests. Or perhaps it’s a bit confusing, causing a split in your attention that hampers you from expressing a unified purpose. Now would be a favorable time to think about how well the division is working for you, and to tinker with it if necessary.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “As you get older, the heart sheds its leaves like a tree,” French novelist Gustave Flaubert said. “You cannot hold out against certain winds. Each day tears away a few more leaves; and then there are the storms that break off several branches at one go. While nature’s greenery grows back again in the spring, that of the heart never grows back.” Do you agree with Flaubert, Leo? I don’t. I say that you can live with such resilient innocence that your heart’s leaves grow back after a big wind, and become ever-more lush and hardy as you age. You can send down such deep, strong roots and stretch your branches toward the sun with such vigor that your heart always has access to the replenishment it needs to flourish. The coming weeks will provide evidence that what I say is true.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I will not wait to love as best as I can,” writer Dave Eggers says. “We thought we were young and that there would be time to love well sometime in the future. This is a terrible way to think. It is no way to live, to wait to love.” That’s your keynote for the coming weeks, Virgo. That’s your wake-up call and the rose-scented note under your pillow and the message scrawled in lipstick on your bathroom mirror. If there is any part of you that believes love will be better or fuller or more perfect in the future, tell that part of you to shut up and embrace this tender command: Now is the time to love with all of your heart and all of your soul and all of your mind.

Specifically, a real estate contract’s

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’ve gone on three book tours and done my spoken-word show in scores of bookstores. But one of my favorite author events took place at the Avenue C Laundromat in New York City’s East Village. There I performed with two other writers as part of the “Dirty Laundry: Loads of Prose” reading series. It was a boisterous event. All of us authors were extra loose and goofy, and the audience offered a lot of funny, goodnature heckling. The unusual location freed everyone up to have maximum amusement. I see the coming weeks as a time when you, too, might thrive by doing what you do best in seemingly out-of-context situations. If you’re not outright invited to do so, I suggest you invite yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When Arnold Schwarzenegger became Governor of California in 2003, the state had the eighth largest economy in the world, right behind Italy and just ahead of Brazil. Schwarzenegger had never before held political office. When Cambodian doctor Haing Nor performed in the film “The Killing Fields,” for which he ultimately won an Oscar, he had no training as an actor. He was a novice. Will you try to follow in their footsteps, Pisces? Is it possible you could take on a role for which you have no preparation or seasoning? According to my divinations, the answer is yes. But is it a good idea? That’s a more complex issue. Trust your gut.

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a Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse M U S I C A L

7 PM MARCH 1 8, 2 0 1 5 K E NA N A U D IT O R I U M ETIX.COM | 910.962.3500

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$35 $28 $18 $5

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Join us for encore Restaurant Week

March 4th-11th!

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Stewed Oxtails

for Spring Restaurant Week March 4 - 11, 2015 Everyday favorites on our buffet include BBQ Pork • Pig Feet • Fried Chicken • Baked Chicken • Chicken & Pastry • Catfish • Whiting • Clam Strips • Fat Back • Crinkle Fries • Chitlins Rutabagas • Green Beans • Mac-N-Cheese • Sweet Potato Soufflé • Cabbage • Boiled Potatoes • Corn • Field Peas • Turnips • Collards Baked Beans • Green Peas • Lima Beans • Rice • Chicken Salad • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy • Coleslaw • Potato Salad • Pan-Fried Okra • Rolls Hushpuppies • Cheese Biscuits • Apple, Blueberry & Peach Cobbler • Cherry Cheesecake • Banana Pudding • Ice Cream

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