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WOW continues their Monday protests in front of City Hall for women’s rights BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

A MAIDEN’S TALE: WOW members dress as handmaids from Margaret Atwood’s fascinating and horrifying 1985 dystopian novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Photo courtesy from WO

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were marching through the streets in protest against the increasingly startling legislation targeting women’s healthcare. But never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d see them here, in Wilmington. Yet, there they were in the flesh, courtesy of Women OrganizThen there are the regulars: the window ing Wilmington (WOW!). They posed for washers, the buskers and the street preach- pictures with copies of Atwood’s dystopian ers. Last Saturday I noticed a group congre- horror novel. gated out front: four women in red capes The story takes place in Gilead, a country with white bonnets obscuring their faces. that once was the United States but is ruled by an extreme right-wing religious-political al“Handmaids!” I gasped. liance who stripped women of all their rights.

I received emails about women dressing It details the lives of child-bearing women as the handmaids from Margaret Atwood’s who are forced to serve as “handmaids” for famed 1985 book, “The Handmaid’s Tale” wealthy couples incapable of reproducing— (now a harrowing TV series on Hulu). They 4 encore | may 10 - may 16, 2017 | www.encorepub.com

much in the vein of the Jacob and Rachel tale in the Bible. It is gruesome. Perhaps the scariest part is the description of the slow erosion brought to the main character, Offred, who becomes a handmaid. It didn’t happen overnight—but bit by bit. To me, that is most horrendous: the way Atwood portrays the chipping away at life, with a normalization and acceptance of the growing horror surrounding citizens of the U.S. “This is really Stacey’s idea,” Lynn Shoemaker, one of the founders of WOW said, and nodded toward Stacey McPherson.

The next day I was invited to Lynn Harris’ magical workshop on Third Street for a meeting of “The Birthers” of Women Or-

ganizing Wilmington: Lynn Harris, Lynn Shoemaker, Debbie Shoemaker (“We’re Sister Resisters!”), Elli Klein, and Stacey McPherson. Harris’ space was taken over by red fabric and white bonnets in various stages of readiness, draped on every available surface. WOW bought all the red fabric in town they could find—except from Hobby Lobby. McPherson looked up from the project in her hand and grinned at Shoemaker. She’s a person in constant motion. If forced to sit still, her eyes betray the project she is plotting in her head.

“I don’t know how long ago Hulu started their plans [for the show], but it dropped at an appropriate time,” she noted. “I read some women in Texas showed up at the

state legislature dressed as handmaids, and I said, ‘We need this!’”

Last Saturday the handmaids began appearing around town, handing out flyers for their protest on Monday in front of City Hall.

Later the same evening they headed to Satellite Bar & Lounge to watch the first few episodes on Hulu.

“People shunned us and treated us like Pirahãs,” Shoemaker observed. Indeed at Satellite, two handmaids sat on a three person bench. “You could sit with the handmaids,” Shoemaker suggested to me. I felt my body retract in fear. But nodded and walked toward the bench. Once seated the women next to me disappeared: I couldn’t make eye contact with them because of their wide bonnets that hid their faces. We didn’t speak. They simply ceased to be anything other than furniture.

nized five years ago when our county commission refused a grant from the state to pay for IUDs for women on a waiting list at Planned Parenthood who couldn’t take oral contraceptives. Two of the commissioners at the time commented how women who didn’t take oral contraception were irresponsible and wouldn’t need IUDs if they just wouldn’t have “the sex,” Shoemaker recounted. “As if the only reason a woman can’t take oral contraception is irresponsibility?”

Within 24 hours notice a protest was organized on the river in response to the decision. In addition to 300 people in attendance at the rally, the outcry from the public and in the local press was overwhelming. “We were able to put enough pressure on them the next week that they held a meeting to accept the money,” Shoemaker said with a smile full of pride. Afterward, Senator Thom Goolsby was part of amending the Motorcycle Safety Act in 2013 to limit access to abortion clinics and procedures in North Carolina. WOW set up a regular Monday lunch-hour protest in front of his office in Wilmington.

That’s it. That’s how quickly dehumanization can happen. We don’t see what we don’t want to see. We don’t connect, and soon we stop noticing or caring. With the donning of robes and bonnets, two women I have known and respected for years be“For 69 consecutive Mondays in rain, came nonentities. Time elapsed: less than sweating heat and freezing cold, we were a minute. out there. They called the cops on us every McPherson noted one of the more frus- week.” Shoemaker recounted when Goolstrating conversations she had as a hand- by invoked a rule requiring protesters to be maid was with a man who asked, “Well, 15 feet apart, it backfired on him. what rights do you not have?” Perhaps that “We measured 15 feet in pink and purple question is a better illustration than first ribbon attached to wine cork and put them in meets the eye. the grooves of the sidewalk. Everyone stood We all see the world through our own lens. at a cork. It stretched us all the way to the It might be easier to ask a few hypothetical river. The Cape Fear Community College questions: How many restrictions are placed students started coming out, asking us what on men’s bodies regarding access to con- was going on—and joining us!” traception or reproductive healthcare? How WOW will continue the Monday protests many laws have been passed regarding vasectomies? How expensive or difficult is it to in front of City Hall. “You know you are acbuy condoms? Is it easier to get a prescrip- complishing something when you have tion for Viagra than it is for a woman to get been added to the trolley and carriage a prescription for contraception? Why is tax tours,” Shoemaker told the crowd at Satelpaid on one and not the other? Has a doctor lite. Considering the provisions in the rehad to go to court to defend writing a Viagra cent repeal and replacement on the Affordprescription? How many doctors who pre- able Health Care Act—which as of press scribe Viagra have picket lines outside their includes defunding Planned Parenthood, offices, with gauntlets their patients must not to mention allowing states to waive run through to receive medical care? What ACA’s requirement to cover health benefits are the statistics regarding men dosed with like mammograms and vaccinations, and date-rape drugs and the medical care they allowing health insurers to increase rates or need afterward? refuse coverage for those with pre-existing At present the ultrasound record of an conditions—which could include pregnanabortion performed after 16 weeks must be cy. Yes, pregnancy. And that’s just the tip put on record with the NC Department of of the iceberg. When read thoroughly and Health—which raises some serious ques- taken as a whole, it seems to make being tions about privacy. Is there any imaging re- born female a medical disability. cord required of a vasectomy to be filed with In essence, WOW has a lot to protest the North Carolina Department of Health? Or these days. They encourage the community is that information still covered by HIPAA? to join them every Monday at noon in front Shoemaker pointed out how WOW galva-

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A San Francisco startup recently introduced a countertop gadget to squeeze fruit and vegetables for you so that your hands donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get sore. However, the Juicero (a) requires that the fruit and veggies be pre-sliced in precise sections conveniently available for purchase from the Juicero company, (b) has, for some reason, a Wi-Fi connection, and (c) sells for $399. (Bonus: Creator Jeff Dunn originally priced it at $699, but had to discount it after brutal shopper feedback. Double Bonus: Venture capitalists actually invested $120 million to develop the Juicero, anticipating frenzied consumer love.)

GREAT ART!

Monument to Flossing: Russian artist Mariana Shumkova is certainly doing her part for oral hygiene, publicly unveiling her St. Petersburg statuette of a frighten-

ing, malformed head displaying actual extracted human teeth, misaligned and populating holes in the face that represent the mouth and eyes. She told Pravda in April that â&#x20AC;&#x153;only (something with) a strong emotional impactâ&#x20AC;? would make people think about tooth care.

Artist Lucy Gafford of Mobile, Alabama, has a flourishing audience of fans (exact numbers not revealed), reported AL.com in March, but lacking a formal â&#x20AC;&#x153;brick and mortarâ&#x20AC;? gallery show, she must exhibit her estimated 400 pieces online only. Gafford, who has long hair, periodically flings loose, wet strands onto her shower wall and arranges them into designs, which she photographs and posts, at a rate of about one new creation a week since 2014.

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available in news reports of the case, it is nonetheless clear that magistrates in Llandudno, Wales, had ordered several punishments in April for David Roberts, 50, including probation, a curfew, paying court costs, and, in the magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; words, that Roberts attend a â&#x20AC;&#x153;thinking skillsâ&#x20AC;? course. Roberts had overreacted to a speeding motorcyclist on a footpath by later installing a chest-high, barbed-wire line across the path that almost slashed another cyclist. (A search did not turn up â&#x20AC;&#x153;thinking skillsâ&#x20AC;? courses in Wales â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or in America, where they are certainly badly needed, even though successful classes of that type would surely make News of the Weirdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job harder.)

Raising a Hardy Generation: Preschoolers at the Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery in Edmondsham, England, rough it all day long outside, using tools (even a saw!), burning wood, planting crops.

Climbing ropes and rolling in the mud are also encouraged. Kids as young as age 2 grow and cook herbs and vegetables (incidentally absorbing â&#x20AC;&#x153;arithmeticâ&#x20AC;? by measuring ingredients). In its most recent accreditation inspection, the nursery was judged â&#x20AC;&#x153;outstanding.â&#x20AC;?

COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS

Criminal Defenses Unlikely to Succeed: (1) To protest a disorderly conduct charge in Sebastian, Florida, in March, Kristen Morrow, 37, and George Harris, 25 (who were so â&#x20AC;&#x153;activeâ&#x20AC;? under a blanket that bystanders complained), began screaming at a sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that Morrow is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;famous music talentâ&#x20AC;? and that the couple are â&#x20AC;&#x153;withâ&#x20AC;? the Illuminati. (The shadowy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Illuminati,â&#x20AC;? if it exists, reputedly forbids associates to acknowledge that it exists.)

Morrow and Harris were arrested. (2) Wesley Pettis, 24, charged with damaging 60 trees in West Jordan, Utah, in 2016, was ordered to probation and counseling in March, stemming from his defense that, well, the trees had hurt him â&#x20AC;&#x153;first.â&#x20AC;?

LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Legendary German Engineering: The state-of-the-art Berlin Brandenburg Airport, originally scheduled to open in 2012, has largely been â&#x20AC;&#x153;completed,â&#x20AC;? but ubiquitous malfunctions have moved the opening back to at least 2020. Among the problems: cabling wrongly laid out; escalators too short; 4,000 doors incorrectly numbered; a chief planner who turned out to be an impostor; complete failure of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;futuristicâ&#x20AC;? fire safety system, e.g., no smoke exhaust and no working alarms (provoking a suggested alternative to just hire 800 low-paid staff to walk around the airport and watch for fires). The initial $2.2 billion price tag is now $6.5 billion (and counting).

Rich Numbers in the News: (1) A onebedroom, rotting-wood bungalow (built in 1905) in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, California, sold in April for

$755,000 ($260,000 over the asking price).

(2) Business Week reported in April that Wins Finance Holdings (part of the Russell 2000 small-company index) has reported stock price fluctuations since its 2015 startup â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of as much as 4,555 percent (and that no one knows why). (3) New Zealand officials reported in March that Apple had earned more than NZ$4.2 billion ($2.88 billion in U.S. dollars) in sales last year, but according to the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rules, did not owe a penny in income tax.

NEW WORLD ORDER

Why? Just ... Because: (1) The AquaGenie, subject of a current crowdfunding campaign, would be a $70 water bottle with Wi-Fi. Fill the bottle and enter your â&#x20AC;&#x153;water goalsâ&#x20AC;?; the app will alert you to various courses of action if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve insufficiently hydrated yourself. (2) Already on the market: A company called Blacksocks has introduced Calf Socks Classic With Plus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a pair of socks with an internet connection.

The smartphone app can help you colormatch your socks and tell you, among other things, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to wash them. (Ten pairs, $189)

RECURRING THEMES

Prominent tax avoider Winston Shrout, 69, was convicted in April on 13 fraud counts and six of â&#x20AC;&#x153;willfulâ&#x20AC;? failure to file federal returns during 2009 to 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; despite his clever defense, which jurors in Portland, Oregon, apparently ignored. Shrout, through seminars and publications, had created a cottage industry teaching ways to beat the tax code, but had managed always to slyly mention that his tips were â&#x20AC;&#x153;void where prohibited by lawâ&#x20AC;? (to show that he lacked the requisite â&#x20AC;&#x153;intentâ&#x20AC;? to commit crimes). Among Shroutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schemes: He once sent homemade â&#x20AC;&#x153;International Bills of Exchangeâ&#x20AC;? to a small community bank in Chicago apparently hoping the bank would carelessly launder them into legal currency, but (in violation of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep a low profileâ&#x20AC;? rule) he had given each IBE a face value of $1 trillion.

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CONFEDERATE MERMAIDS: Making room for Southern heritage of kindness, courage and compassion BY: MARK BASQUILL

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wen giggled when I got home from work. Cassie wagged her tail. Goldie, the more skittish of our two mutts, dribbled a little pee on the floor and yipped her high-pitched welcome.

“Apparently, for each Confederate monument New Orleans takes down, Wilmington will put one up. Bless our hearts! OK, gang, here’s the plan.” I crouched down like Moe of “The Three Stooges.” (For those unfamiliar with early 20th century slapstick, think Charlie Day from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”) “Goldie, you’re the lookout.

Everybody in the car! We’re going down to Fort Fisher to take care of that new monument to the Confederacy.”

Both mutts curled on the floor, mostly because I forgot to feed them before talking about anything. Gwen sighed and pointed to the smiling mermaid on her purple T-shirt.

by politicians, landowners, slave owners intent on maintaining their “peculiar institution,” and personal power. I also was taught the Civil War was over. After living here for nearly a quartercentury and witnessing November’s election, I believe the results of that conflict may be inconclusive.

Southern apologists argue to this day slavery itself wasn’t the root cause of the rebellion.

Like our mermaid, it’s only a myth. After living here a while, I think they may have a point.

The true root cause was something even more antithetical to the American dream. The Confederacy grew from the same insidious seed that spawned nearly all empires until 1776, the proposition, “All men are not created equal.” The belief in a “natural hierarchy” is a powermonger’s wet dream. It practically demands the strong conquer the weak as a matter of natural law, permits genocide and ethnic cleansing, as well as mere human bondage and the eternal subjugation of the “weaker sex.” How many millions of lives have been wasted throughout history because somebody, or some group, firmly believed there is a natural hierarchy and they are in fact the “master race”?

“That’s it!” I snapped my fingers to signal yet another a-ha! moment inspired by my daughter’s calm wisdom. “You’re right. If anybody does anything destructive to that There’s a staggering number of Confedermost unnecessary interpretive marker, they will be labeled as part of the violent left. ate monuments in this part of the preserved Union already. Practically speaking, do we reYour idea is more elegant.” ally need another? If we, American citizens, Gwen’s elegant idea is to go to Fort Fisher’s really want to honor a Southern heritage of newly consecrated Confederate interpretive courage, kindness and compassion to mark historical marker on Confederate Memorial the nobler elements of Antebellum South, Day, and erect another monument designed then let’s put down our sweet tea and stop only to educate the public and deepen our crying in a warped rearview mirror. Turn our appreciation of alternative history. The monu- eyes forward and bring some of the honorable ment should be of fitting and accurate propor- pieces of the heritage to the present. Outlaw tions, perhaps an angelic-faced woman, torso wage slavery and raise the minimum wage. clad in a gray coat, braced nobly on her long Overturn Citizen’s United, and fairly tax cordolphin-like flipper and tail. The educational porate plantations and the wealthiest among plaque should read: us. Support labor rights, women’s wage equal“How grand a myth this watched over! Con- ity, equal access to education, and affordable federate mermaids fought bravely alongside health care. Support racial justice and work to regulars throughout the War of Northern Ag- heal the deep national scar that is a legacy of gression. Molly, the last-known Confederate our “peculiar institution.” mermaid, was killed sipping a sweet tea and We’re not likely to actually erect a monudefending these very bulwarks. The lost cause ment to the Confederate Mermaid. But if we of mermaids was defeated only by the Union’s insist on raising monuments to the past, for overwhelming material resources, grasp of every marker we raise to the Lost Cause, we science and ability to read primary historical should erect 10 monuments to the 400 years sources, such as each Confederate state’s of Unknown Slaves (U.S.) that actually built actual Articles of Secession.” swaths of the United States. We should also Growing up in the North, I was accurately raise at least that many for each of the First taught the common Confederate soldier was Nations peoples whose cultures were wiped uncommonly fierce, courageous and deserved out to make room for the Southern heritage of respect. While some may have fought for kith kindness, courage and compassion. and kin, the mass of these men were duped

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Greensky Bluegrass returns to ILM in support of their latest album BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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TEXTURED ‘GRASS: Greensky Bluegrass singer and mandolin player Paull Hoffman (left) song textures and soundscapes before coming back to ILM’s Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on May 14. Photo by Dylan Langille

arlier in the month, I chatted with Greensky Bluegrass singer and mandolin player Paul Hoffman. As we talked about their last album, “Shouted, Written Down & Quoted” (released in September 2016), our conversation turned to its tracks and how they gravitate between complexities, undertones and emotions.

“Nope!” Hoffman suddenly commanded. Unsure where our commentary took

a turn, I was managing an “I’m sorry, what?” before he continued.

“OK, sorry, go ahead!” he noted.

As it turned out, he was doing double duty: Hoffman was puppy-sitting for a young canine who was chewing the carpet at his feet.

Hoffman and his bandmates—Anders Beck (dobro), Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), and Mike Devol

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(upright bass) were on a break for a bit over the winter and early spring. They only recently started their tour and are headed to ILM’s Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on May 14. It will be their return to Wilmington’s outdoor venue, which they were thwarted from playing during their last go ‘round in town. Because of bad weather, they had to head indoors to Throne Theater (then called Ziggy’s by the Sea). An energetic and improvisational bending of the traditional genre,

the band manages to hook fans from their unpredictable style of playing.

“That Ziggy’s show ended up being pretty fun,” Hoffman recalls. “Well, it was supposed to be, that’s for sure. It should be nice to play some music again after having some time away from it.”

Taken from a line in “Hold On”— “Sometimes things are better left unspoken / should be shouted written down and quoted”—the title of their latest record is

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meant as a play on words to suggest the whole record is better left unspoken, unsung or unplayed. Like their previous five studio albums, they’ve continued to put emphasis on restraint.

“Not doing too much [and] creating textures that are more subtle and less sound,” Hoffman explains. “There’s one song, ‘While Waiting,’ where there’s only guitar for the verses, the other three of us don’t even play. Stuff like that.”

“Hold On” also has a lot of empty space left between the notes of back-and-forth and unison picks and plucks. It’s not an easy thing to do: showing restraint. Yet, it’s a skill Hoffman has developed with time and age.

“When you’re younger or newer to your instrument, there’s sort of a need to prove your prowess and show off,” he says.

“Later, there comes a little bit of restraint with that skill and the ability to use your tools more sparingly.”

There are a lot of delicately sculpted melodic moments, too. Listeners can get lost in the instrumentals in the middle of “Room Without a Roof.” “Living Over” features a lovely mandolin solo. There’s no shortage of interesting chord movements, of which Hoffman and company often create intuitively.

“When we play live, we certainly experiment with all the not-pretty parts of music—fast and aggressive, dark,” he adds. “But I thought we did a good job on this record, exploring other textures and soundscapes.”

Atmosphere, of course, plays a large role in Greensky’s improvisation onstage.

Whether the crowd is sitting, dancing or singing along, the time of day and day of the week ... it all can factor into a live set.

It makes what Hoffman and company do interesting to watch. Being able to step outside the music box, so to speak, keeps each show unique.

“It’s fun to take new risks every night and try different stuff,” he observes. “It affords us the ability to play a lot of the stuff we wouldn’t otherwise play because maybe we’d only play it once ever or once a year. It also helps give us a little break with other songs we play a lot and keeps it fresh for us.”

Hoffman and guitarist Dave Bruzza are the primary lyricists on the album. Hoffg man usually has a hodgepodge of lyrics s and/or melodies floating around his head, d but where they land on a track is anyr one’s guess. “More of Me,” for example, is somewhat an emotional rollercoaster between dark and idealistic lyrics. It’s — hard to decide whether it’s uplifting or sad as hell. d s “I can’t decide either,” Hoffman says

with a laugh. “I think it was intended to be a little bit romantic, but there is definitely a strong sense of longing and disappointment also. . . . But I’m not sure if I landed where I meant to when I jumped into that one.”

Songs starting one way and ending up completely different was an ongoing theme when making the record. A large part of the evolution happened in production. Like their previous records, “Shouted, Written Down & Quoted” was released on their own label, Big Blue Zoo. But this was the first time they worked with producer Steve Berlin.

“Sometimes we were doing really experimental, weird stuff, and we were just like, ‘What the hell…’” Hoffman quips.

“Having a critic along for the ride is really good for the [final] presentation and having true confidence in decisions.”

Working with outsiders, for a lack of a better word, on an album can potentially be tricky for a band. It’s hard to predict what their ideas are going to be or how attached they’ll be to them. It’s potentially another ego on the line, and they didn’t really know Berlin that well when they invited him into the studio in the first place. Yet, he proved to be in tune with their trajectory. Hoffman admits it helped not being specifically attached to songs in the way they presented them.

“I had some clear ideas,” he says, “but as far as tempos and textures, this is where we tried a lot of stuff out, and this is where our producer came in handy and was a strong asset. There were times where we just kind of lost track of what the path was. We were trying so many different things for songs . . . and, at the end, just really not knowing and having to make a decision with how to present some of these songs.”

Hoffman says he and the rest of Greensky Bluegrass have been writing new tunes already. While they won’t be playing them at live shows anytime soon, he estimates they’ll start recording in 2018. In the meantime, folks can see Hoffman and company live at GLA for an early afternoon show on Sunday.

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St. Paul’s Choral Evensong (5:30pm; Free)

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Mike Frusha (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Port City Trivia with Dutch (6:28pm; Free) —Charlie Macgrooders, 117G Village Rd.

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Rock, Pop, Country) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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

Annex Songwriter Session #8 (7pm; $5) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

Comedy Improv (7pm; Free)

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

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Sonic Spectrum (6:30pm; Free; Funk, Rock, Pop) —Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

SidNie (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

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Open Mic Comedy (7pm; Free)

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

Nicole Thompson with Bob Workman (7pm; $3; Classical, Jazz, Musical Theatre) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

May 14th Southern Trouble May 21st Port City Shakedown

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

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Port City Trivia with Dutch (7:39pm; Free)

Crystal Fussell Duo (7pm; Free; SingerSongwriter)

Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free)

The Dew Drops (10pm; Cover TBD; CountryWestern)

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Time Sawyer(9:30pm; Free; Folk-Rock) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free) —Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth St.

Hal Sparks (7pm, 9:30pm; $21; Comedy)

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

Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Jazz)

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Tony Barnes (6pm; Free; Country, Americana)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

The Cape Fear Comedy Festival (6pm; $10-$100) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

Port City Trivia with Dutch (6:28pm; Free) —Charlie Macgrooders, 117G Village Rd.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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

Organist Jonathan Rudy (7:30pm; Free)

Comedy Improv (7pm; Free)

Little Texas (8pm; $20-$40; Rock, Country)

Laura McLean’s Songwriter Showcase (7pm; $3)

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Hell’s Kitchen Comedy Festival (7:30pm; Free)

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John Carroll and Will Maxwell (3pm; Free; Americana)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

True North & YehMon51 (6pm; Free; SingerSongwriter) —The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

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THURSDAY, MAY 18

Hal Sparks (7pm, 9:30pm; $21; Comedy)

The Cape Fear Comedy Festival (6pm; $10-$100)

End of the Line (7pm; $3; Folk)

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; Free)

—Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

The Cut Band (9:30pm; Free; Rock)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

ShwiZz with Litz (10pm; Cover TBD; Funk, Rock) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

SUNDAY, MAY 14

Mother’s Day Brunch with Nina Repeta (12pm; $10-$25) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

Books, Beer & Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)

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A Dozen Roses: Honoring our Mothers (4pm; $9-$16) —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

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

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Acoustic Blues Jam (8pm; $3)

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

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

FRIDAY, MAY 19

Steven Compton (6pm; Free; Acoustic Rock)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Entangled Dreams (6pm; Free; Alt-Rock, Rap) —The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

The Cape Fear Comedy Festival (6pm; $10-$100) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

Live Music & Great Food (7pm; Free) —Porches Cafe, 1030 Chair Rd.

Greensky Bluegrass (4pm; $23; Bluegrass-Rock)

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

Sunday DJ Pop-up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

Uncalled 4 Game Show (7pm; $10; Comedy)

—Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

MONDAY, MAY 15

Port City Trivia with Dutch (7:02pm; Free)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 140 Hays Lane, #B15

Gypsy Open Mic Mondays (8pm; Free)

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—Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth St.

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

Girls Choir of Wilmington (7:30pm; Donations) —Winter Park Baptist Ch., 4700 Wrightsville Ave.

Hell’s Kitchen Comedy Festival (7:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

Ellis Dyson & The Shambles with Driskill (10pm; Cover TBD; Folk Rock) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

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UNAVOIDABLE TRUTHS:

Nathan Ryan Verwey opens solo show, ‘American Graffiti,’ at Flytrap

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

athan Ryan Verwey walks me through his craftsman-style home in downtown Wilmington, which he also uses as his art studio. He explains his current volume of work centered on the American flag and faces representing people in the U.S. who are often overlooked. Layers upon layers of materials bubble and shift over and under denim, canvas and paper: till receipts from a 1933 clay company, Western Union notices, books, and newspaper articles from the ‘50s all stack and bend among natural colored stains made from vanilla and coffee. He even includes runoff paper from his art classmates at UNCW, who used it to remove excess paint from printmaking class.

He claims its inherent chaos adds to his current show, “American Graffiti,” which opens at Flytrap Brewing this week.

“I believe everything stores energy,” Verwey tells. “And in attempt to be an artist, I believe I store my energy in my work, and kinetically it goes to someone else who owns or views the work. That transfer is the true love of art. Yes, there’s aesthetic-ness, a message you’re attaching to, but there’s an underlying layer that is a metaphysical connection that you’re not able to put to anything.”

Verwey very much follows his gut, which, from our varied exchanges, seems centered on peace and internal awareness. With every “namaste” text he sends before our interview, the air of gratitude surrounding him punctuates all his life. He isn’t one for conflict, which is why “American Graffiti” is captivating. Put simply: We are at a moment and time in America where every citizen is affected by the top 1 percent’s choices in Congress and Senate that dictate policy and essentially quality of life.

Wherein Verwey wouldn’t discuss such topics openly before, he says today it’s unavoidable.

Yet, he opts for paint and collage to do the talking. He has hung American flags vertically for his series, which at first glance seem backward if positioned horizontally.

“That was the original point,” he explains.

“But they’re actually not backward; it’s just what we’re traditionally used to seeing. If you look at and walk toward a flag, you can see it multiple ways, but I did start doing it originally because of it being backward. And everything that’s going on is backward in our world currently.”

His flags aren’t perfectly replicated with 13 stripes and 50 stars. They’re tattered, uneven, and manipulated. It’s symbolic of the strong undercurrent felt around the world and between

its people, but particularly in America.

“These colors do run; they’re blurred,” he notes. “Politics and religion: Start talking about it, and open a can of worms because a lot of people don’t talk about it properly—or don’t want a discussion—so it turns argumentative instead of open. I started thinking about these things when I began doing the flags again after my Caprice Bistro show a few years ago.”

What seemed a mindless exploration into abstract art shifts for Verwey. He asks himself why he chose the subject matter. “What’s going on here? What’s happening deeper? What does this mean to you, for real?” he questions. “All this stuff started coming out.”

He also approaches his signature portraits differently. Lines and curves of eyes, noses and lips, ensconced by blue lines and red dots, are illuminated by a single white strip. It represents that which we cannot unsee or unsay.

“I don’t like confrontation; I will back down to my own fault,” Verwey admits when faced with political debate. “I know where it will go and I don’t want it to go to that place. I’m scared one of us is going to rise to a level I don’t want to see . . . But now it’s gotten to a point where it’s unavoidable. The prints: Their eyes and mouths are white. You can’t be blinded; you can’t close your mouth any more. It’s time.”

Just as Verwey explains freeing himself from his own shackles of silence, he steps back from one of his flags. His shoe lands on a print-out of Lady Liberty, with her arm extended, torch in hand.

“Oh...” he says, as he reaches down to straighten the paper.

“It’s OK. She’s been stepped on a lot this year,” I respond.

“Yeah, I mean, immigration is such a big thing for people,” Verwey says. “We are all immigrants. So, yeah, everyone’s up in arms about it. On this flag, I’ll be doing a bunch of tags, including Lady Liberty. I attempted before but didn’t like it, so I painted over it again. Which is great because that just means more layers.

I’m going to tag it like a graffiti wall.”

His fascination with graffiti always has been part of his artistic makeup. Anyone who has driven by The Wherehouse on Market Street near Kerr Avenue will notice the sides of the building are covered in tags from Verwey: 3D graphic art and eyes and faces made of abstract forms and shattered shapes. The faces continue in his current series; however, their bright colors have become muted. Sepia, cream, white, grey, and black primarily showcase a solemn tone over

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PEACEMAKER: Nathan Verwey in his studio, surrounded by his sculptures and paintings.

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previous enlivened, almost neon palettes.

“I always do these faces and they all look sad,” Verwey says. “At least that’s what people tell me. But they don’t really look sad to me.

They look pensive. There’s a dissonance and yet openness inside of them. These portraits are about America: the grit and streets and layers, and the people there—whether they’re counted or not.”

The faces also represent many: from the fella who takes Prozac just to get through the day, to the lady who sleeps on the streets because she has no friends or family to turn to for help or because she was forgotten. The faces are stripped of ethnicity, gender, race, religion, or any other characteristics that divide more than unite. However, their attributes manage to reel in the viewer’s eye according to his or her own perceptions. For instance, upon studying one of Verwey’s portraits, I see a Native American in one face, a female in another.

“Really, you see a female?” he asks. “Thank you. I feel like I can never draw a woman. Androgyny is something I try to work with. It’s a current of ‘it’ rather than ‘he-she’ level—the consciousness current.”

To Verwey he is simply creating people who are deep within his psyche on some level.

They’re coming from somewhere or something else completely, a place he cannot pinpoint.

“A lot of people see a sadness,” he says.

“Maybe it’s the laze of their eyes,” I offer.

“Yeah, they sag,” he denotes. “A weathered thing, but there’s more of a story there, it seems, etched into their faces.”

He draws them over chapters of books he finds abandoned on the side of the road. Since Verwey bike-rides everywhere, he often passes by tossed belongings on curbs.

“I’ll pass by things multiple times, and if two weeks go by, and books are still sitting there or anything calling to me, I infer in my weird brain that it’s for me,” he tells. “So I’ll pick them up.”

He purposely chose one book in particular for “American Graffiti” it’s on the French Revolution.

Chapter names—like “The Come Apart,” “The Popular Revolution” or “The Peasant Revolution”—headline some of the faces in his show.

The timing feels uncanny in hindsight, since a week after our interview independent progressive Emmanuel Macron beat extremist Marine Le Pen in France’s election. It’s an eerie mirror to what America could be, had the tables turned last November.

“The show is about the dissonance between the old-school American dream—working really hard and believing anything is possible—to the underlying new American dream—making money however you can and your life will work out,” Verwey says. “That dissonance is creating turmoil, and people don’t understand it in our society because it’s so ingrained in everything.

This is a wake-up call—a rise to arms.”

Verwey knows the call well. His journey into

MANY FACES OF AMERICA: Verwey will have handmade print reproductions in blue for sale at the art show for $40 apiece; his sepia-toned faces will also be for sale. Photos by Tom Dorgan

becoming an art major has taken a decadelong nontraditional route. The 34-year-old just earned his bachelor’s degree in studio art last weekend. He knew in his early 20s he wanted to be an artist, but he had practicalminded parents who wanted him to choose a path that would make him a sustainable and predictable living. They agreed on computer engineering. “My parents were like, ‘See, you can still draw on the computer,’” he remembers. But Verwey did not like it and ended up dropping out of school.

He worked odd jobs here and there, and eventually began acting classes in Virginia at the encouragement of his friend, James Wise. Once onstage, tapping into various outlets of personality, he felt a high like no other in creating. “Theatre is where it all started and I became who I am,” he tells. “Being onstage was like a drug.”

Verwey moved to Wilmington in 2007 to pursue acting, when the film industry was on an upswing. He had headshots made, went on auditions and took roles in multiple theatre productions across town. He appeared in Shakespeare on the Green’s “Taming of the Shrew,” as well as City Stage’s “Romeo and Juliet,” “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Reefer Madness.”

He also began teaching children’s theatre with Journey Productions and grew to love working with kids. “I am a giant kid,” he tells. “If you do theatre or painting, you’re a giant kid.”

Though he always drew, even in youth, Verwey began creating posters for each show he performed. His dad even bought him a travel easel, canvases and paint. After churning out more work beyond the posters, he approached Sarah Peacock at Artfuel Inc. to get feedback on his art.

“She was like, ‘Oh, OK. Do you have any more? This looks like when you doodle in the margins of your notebook.’ I had one other pic-

ture; it was of my roommate. I put it in Photoshop and added all these filters, then separated colors, drew it and emulated the colors. She was like, ‘What about this? Did you do this?

You need to head more in this direction.’ And I did. The first part of her critique sucked for me because I loved those abstract drawings. But it really pushed and encouraged me to go where I am now. Though, it’s interesting because all the new Vans feature skateboard/notebook artwork, which is what I was doing.”

Being a shoe designer isn’t currently in the cards for Verwey. Aside from homing his fascination with African-American sculpture—both in metal and concrete/resin molds—he is looking toward grad school for his masters. He also will get certified as a teacher in order to oversee an elementary school art class.

“It took me a while to figure out who I was,” Verwey says, “which was great because it challenged me. I want to be able to affect people who are told they can’t do anything, let alone, what they see in their mind—what makes them tick and itch. I want to be the person who can say, ‘Hey, they’ll be a bunch of naysayers, a bunch of people who will question you. And I get it: I get why my parents wanted a more practical career for me. I get why other people choose that: for security. But security doesn’t get you a life. It only gives you security for things—monetary things. There is more out there.”

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ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com ArtExposure is celebrating its 8th anniversary with an Open House on Saturday, May 13th from 11am-4pm. We will have many of our artists working and demonstrating their skills. A live model will pose from Noon until 3pm. The public is invited and may bring supplies if they wish to paint or draw from the model. ArtExposure also has an art supply shop. Come join us for fun, food, great art, jewelry and pottery!

Our annual Artist’s Choice Show will be opening on August 11th. Deadline to enter is June 30th. We must have your entry form, fee and jpegs of your submissions by that date. Our guest juror this year will be Todd Carignan. Download the entry form at artexposure50.com/call for entries. Send jpegs to artexposure50@gmail.com. Any NC artist over the age of 18 is allowed to submit up to two works for consideration.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 • www.aibgallery.com Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable and exhibits original art by a diverse group of global and local artists. Now on display: “Sibs: New Art by Michael Van Hout and Brooks Koff” (brother and sister). The exhibit continues through May 27th with tie-wire sculpture, woodcut blocks, and mixed media

by Michael and stained-glass mosaics by Brooks.

Also, mark your calendar for Saturday, May 13th, 2-5 pm to meet renowned mobile artist, JF “Jay” Jones visiting from Greensboro, NC with his latest metal creations.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

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

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

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EXPO 216

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com A “gallerium,” Expo 216 is part gallery and part museum. Incorporating 5,000 square feet over two floors of a renovation in historic downtown, Expo 216 features thought-provoking art and fashions. Its oneyear expositions are theme-driven with the inaugural theme, Ocean Plastic, running until mid 2017. Visitors may experience CSI: Albatross (interactive crime solving), Fashion in Plastic ( nine stunning fashion creations crafted by local designers), The Plastic Age (an insightful history of plastic), What Goes Around, Comes Around (Kanagawa Waves by Bonnie Monteleone), and more. Expo 216 is a supporter of the Wilmington music scene and provides live music during the Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

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271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Located in the heart of historic downCRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE town Wilmington, New Elements Gallery 24 N. Front St. • (910) 762-4207 has been offering the best of regional and Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. national fine art and craft since 1985. Now Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on display: Red Coyner and Eric Lawing’s Sun.., noon - 6 p.m. • Call for appointment!

“Lines of Demarcation.” The show will hang As a longtime leader in local art cura- through May 20. tion, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their RIVER TO SEA GALLERY customers art collecting, decorating and 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf gift-giving experience an easy one. With an (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 unparalleled selection of individually cho- Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm sen pieces and an expanded showroom River to Sea Gallery showcases the work with stunning collections from both new of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca and returning artists, Crescent Moon has Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery repsomething for everyone. resents 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.

known artists. For more information, call 910.575.5999 or visit the website at www. sunsetrivermarketplace.com.

Upcoming Coffee with the Authors: May 11, Curtis J. James’ international thriller, “High Hand.”

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The exhibition runs through May 5. Clair Hartmann, a Wilmington artist who studied painting and graphic design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, is this year’s juror.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. The Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is located at 200 Hanover Street between 2nd and 3rd streets across from the Wilson Center.

Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m.

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Mon.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, fabric art, pottery, sculpture, turned and carved wood and artisan-created jewelry.

There are two onsite kilns and four wheels used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery. A custom framing department is available. There are realistic and abstract art classes as well as workshops by nationally and regionally

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DARK TIMES, BIG LAUGHS: Three friends face life after death in ‘The Cemetery Club’

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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heatreNOW follows up their incredible production of “Killer Diller” with a dark comedy about life after death.

Specifically, it’s about life for those left behind after their loved one dies. Readers might remember Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club” from 1993’s movie, starring Olympia Dukakis, Ellen Burstyn and Diane Ladd.

TheatreNOW’s production follows the lives of three friends, Ida (Marie Chonko), Lucille (Kathy Cagney) and Doris (Elizabeth Michaels), who have known each other all their adult lives. Now that all three are widowed, they visit the cemetery together every month. It is almost like a Goldilocks scenario: Lucille has responded to widowhood by throwing herself full force in manic dating and shopping. Doris is the ultimate prude who seems to feel life should cease and every day forward should only be a

memorial to the dearly departed. Situated somewhere in the middle is Ida, who genuinely misses her departed Murray, but acknowledges there is still life to be lived, cookies to be baked and dances to dance.

While on their monthly pilgrimage to the graveyard, they encounter their friendly, neighborhood butch, Sam (James Bowling). Sam and Ida have an attraction to each other, which drives both Lucille and Doris crazy. Lucille is jealous that Sam would be interested in Ida when she is right there and perfectly available. Doris just cannot fathom Ida could possibly consider the idea of dating. (Wasn’t her marriage perfect? Why would she need that?)

To be honest, I couldn’t help but root for Chonko. I really wanted joy and happiness for her. Her Ida is a very reasonable, friendly, loving person, who is trying to navigate each new day of life the best she can.

By comparison, the pain and anger Mi-

chaels’ Doris wears as armor makes it hard to sympathize with—though her friends try.

She is terrified if she unbends from her tightly strung place of grief, the entire world as she knows it will crash around her.

Lucille is sort of like Blanche Devereaux from “The Golden Girls”: boy-crazy, shopping and sharp-tonged but with a heart of gold. Needless to say, she is a lot of fun.

Into all this wanders poor, unsuspecting Sam. Bowling’s physical communication speaks volumes and really makes the escalating situation compelling. Doris and Lucille meddle a bit, and through an odd series of events, the four of them go to a wedding in the same car with Sam’s date, Mildred (Linsey McGrath). McGrath’s Mildred has the irritating laugh of that other third wheel, Gertie Cummings from “Oklahoma!” Bowling has Curly’s wince every time he hears it. Poor thing, it’s not her fault no one told her what was going on. But McGrath plays the moment and ups the ante on tension for everyone.

And there I was, silently rooting for Ida. (Please, let it work out for her! Please!)

Though the characters are Jewish (it is mentioned twice in the show), the humor is not the matzah-ball schmaltz that would be an easy go-to. instead audiences get humor of a lifetime of friendship and the eternal issue of … “the triangle.” The triangle of friendship, the triangle of romance, and possibly more complicating, the triangle between a new boyfriend and old friends. How to maneuver all of this?

The performances are really great and

While mulling over the problem of Ida’s romance, there is a feast that will knock off the audience’s socks. Frankly, my Jewish mother would be offended if there weren’t one to accompany this show. Chef Gordon begins the night with “Nosh-o’s” or Lox meets nachos—salmon, cream cheese sauce and chives over warm tortilla chips.

I’m not kidding. I could eat that three meals a day and die a happy person.

Gordon also offers up sweet-potato latkes (potato pancakes) that are way lighter and more delectable than any latke I have ever met. (This is not the oily food of Hanukkah but rather a latke for all other days.)

My pasta-loving, comfort food-driven personality devoured the pesto and vegetable pasta. The balance of pasta with veggies was perfect and the goat cheese melted perfectly for a smooth and luxurious blend.

But guilty pleasures aside, it was the coconut Jasmine rice I later dreamed about.

It accompanied wahoo with a sweet-andsour sauce and vegetable medley that was a perfect storm of flavors and textures. And the rice? How was it so fluffy yet still stuck together? Mine never does that. Humph.

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The script is funny and heartwarming and the performers really bring it to life.

They seem encumbered by an over abundance of set pieces and props they don’t really need. Their abilities are such that the excessive and extensive set almost becomes surperfolis. With a couch and a chair, these four could build that world and entertain for hours.

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without much fanfare going through the motions of visiting a Jewish cemetery, where visitors leave a rock by a grave instead of flowers. It is nicely and tastefully done. Of course there is humor and great laughing, too. In addition, there is a comic element added to the production: the scene changes are epic in scope and have almost an entire plot line of their own, accompanied by a soundtrack that takes innuendo in a new direction.

DETAILS:

TheatreNOW • 19 S. 10th St. May 12-27, Fri.-Sat., at 7 p.m.

Show Only: $18 Adult Dinner Ticket: $40 www.theatrewilmington.com

ARTS>>COMEDY

GRUMPY DRAGON:

Piff the Magic Dragon kicks off 2017’s Cape Fear Comedy Festival

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

ressed head to toe in a vibrant green and yellow dragon costume, magician and comedian John van der Put couldn’t believe his friends ostracized him with their normal clothes at what was supposed to be a costume party. “In the UK, they call it a ‘fancy dress’ party,” he says. “I turned up and no one else was in costume.

So, I asked them, ‘What’s going on, guys?’

They said, ‘Well, we thought it was a bit childish.’ Well, no kidding.”

Their lack of participation killed his mood until one suggested he incorporate the grumpy dragon he’d become into his routine. In fact, it helped him overcome a nagging problem.

Accompanied by the world’s only magic performing chihuahua, Mr. Piffles, Piff the Magic Dragon will capture Wilmington audiences with an equally hilarious and astonishing shows when Piff kicks off 2017’s Cape Fear Comedy Festival (May 17-20) on Wednesday, May 17.

With his unique juxtaposition of sarcasm and in-your-face delivery style, audiences are rarely prepared for what Piff will say or do onstage. On “America’s Got Talent,” he threw the judges through a constant series of loops with his antics, such as nonchalantly making a ham and cheese sandwich and even drinking out of Heidi Klum’s glass.

“I went on the show because I wanted to introduce my act to America,” he tells.

“It was great because it gave us a real showcase, and we were in everyone’s living room for three months. We came out of it with enough people aware of the act that we got to continue to perform around the world.”

Prior to his rise to fame from the acclaimed talent show, Piff the Magic Dragon was kid-inspired by Jerry Sadowitz and his blended routine of comedy and magic.

“I always try to improve on my material and keep it fresh,” Piff says. “Originality and working hard at least gives you a fighting chance.”

Now that Piff has flown away from the talent-show world, so to speak, he spends his days alternating between the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas and performing on the road. During his travels, he constantly sees hilarity of life itself.

DETAILS:

To see the latest tricks this dragon has up his sleeve, The Rooftop Bar at N. Front Theatre welcomes him May 17 for a twoshow run at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets and festival multipasses for Cape Fear Comedy Festival can be purchased at deadcrowcomedy.com.

Piff the Magic Dragon

May 17, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The Rooftop Bar, N. Front Theatre “I find inspiration all over the place,” Piff 21 N. Front St. states. “Sometimes, it’s just a funny idea, Tickets: $22, VIP $50

“I have a grumpy face,” he explains. “For a while it was causing me to lose work.

When I put on the dragon outfit, though, everyone thought it was hilarious—because now, I’m a grumpy guy in a dragon outfit.”

Thus Piff the Magic Dragon, one of the finalists from season 10 of “America’s Got Talent,” was born.

Piff the Magic Dragon holds a recordbreaking five-year run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe alongside his tiny, furry sidekick. Flaunting a matching dragon costume of his own, Mr. Piffles captured everyone’s hearts on “America’s Got Talent” and helped Piff win over the admiration of some of America’s most beloved comedians. “I got the golden buzzer from Neal Patrick Harris, which was a big moment because it really helped catapult my career,” Piff tells.

such as shooting Mr. Piffles out of a cannon.”

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Don’t worry, Mr. Piffles never gets hurt, it’s all a part of the magic.

MAGICAL DUO: Piff the Magic Dragon and his sidekick Mr. Poffles will perform at The Rooftop Bar at N. Front Theatre on May 17.

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“Jerry Sadowitz was one of the reasons I got into close-up magic,” Piff says. “He’s a Scottish magician and probably one of the five best card magicians in the world. He was a really filthy comic as well.”

As a teenager, Piff became a member of the Magic Circle, a British organization of magicians dedicated to helping their fellow performers perfect their craft. He even became their youngest lecturer.

“Being surrounded by other magicians when I was younger was very helpful,” he says. “A lot of what they did was show me I wanted to be something a little different from a traditional magician. The Magic Circle was a great way to build up a network because we would all give each other leads on gigs.”

After becoming Piff the Magic Dragon, he decided to try out his new act at the world’s largest arts festival in Scotland. “I went to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2009 and did my first full show there,” Piff states. “I thought, What this act needs is a gimmick, so, I got Mr. Piffles, who I’ve had for eight years, now. He’s a rescued dog and will be 10 this year.”

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RETURNING TO THE WELL:

films this week FILM SCREENING

While fun, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ is no longer novel

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BY: ANGHUS

May 13: Though books have been written on it—and even the 1898 Memorial Park erected at 1018 N. 3rd St.—“Wilmington on Fire” is the first full-length film made about the historymaking event. It’s also one of the most locally relevant and important documentaries to be shown at the 2015 Cucalorus Film Festival. “Wilmington on Fire” will be screened and followed by community discussion.

he first “Guardians of the Galaxy” was an extremely entertaining intergalactic adventure movie. By now I’ve come to expect above-average crowd-pleasing movies from the ginormous mega-conglomerate Disney. They have turned manufacturing blockbusters into an idiot-proof formula and a license to print money. Sometimes it’s difficult to find unique voices in these Marvel movies; a giant, interconnected universe of references and Easter eggs that often feel like photocopies beginning to blur and bleed.

The original “Guardians of the Galaxy” felt far more original than the other films under Marvel’s banner—a good mix of fun, action and great characters. The second volume isn’t quite as catchy.

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At the end of the original movie, our ragtag group of ne’er-do-wells saved the universe from total annihilation and formed a strong friendship, as they ventured off into the unROUND TWO: Chris Pratt meets his ancient known. We quickly discover our heroes are deadbeat dad in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.’ Photo still out in the cosmos, selling their services for a price. After an amusing opening se- credit: Marvel Studios quence that sees them facing off with a giant, tentacled space beast, we get into the really does steal the show. Rooker plays the meat of the story that sheds light on Peter part with such swagger, chewing scenery Quill (Chris Pratt), a.k.a. StarLord’s mysteri- with the force of a thousand Thanagarian ous parentage.

Snare Beasts.

It turns out his father is an ancient, sentient being known as “Ego the Living Planet” (Kurt Russell). After millions of years of existence, Ego has travelled the universe looking for purpose. Part of the trip involved a brief stop on Earth and some sweet, sweet lovemaking to a nice Missouri girl. He implanted his cosmic seed into a comely young lady, and after impregnating her, he took a quick trip to Alpha Centauri for a pack of space cigarettes and never returned. Now, he’s back and he wants to show his son the wonders of the universe, but it may mean leaving everything he knows behind.

Like a lot of other blockbusters (and I mean, a lot) there’s a great deal of emphasis placed on the importance of family. A lot of “Volume 2” plays like a space-faring version of “The Fast and the Furious.” If folks had to drink every time someone brought up the idea of family, they’d be killing their livers at lightspeed. Some family elements feel like pointless melodrama, especially the secondary plot involving Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and her sister, Nebula (Karen Gillan). One family plot that works extremely well is the relationship between Peter and the man who actually raised him, Yondu (Michael Rooker), who

The entire plot of the “Guardians” movie has been about rogues finding redemption, but Rooker’s Yondu is both a likable and sympathetic character. He ends up being the heart and soul of a movie heavy on snarky, amusing characters that lack the gravitas Rooker brings to his role. He was so good, I found myself kind of being bored by the other plots. Kurt Russell is enjoyable in the villain role but his motivation is so predictable.

As is all the one-liners and comedy attempts from most of the cast. The other stand out is Dave Bautista’s Drax, who continues to be an infinite source of entertainment in these films.

Director James Gunn is a guy with vision, but “Volume 2” had me seeing a lot of double. The first “Guardians” felt like a breath of fresh air. That air has gotten kind of stale.

He’s still delivering a fun, stylized comicbook movie, but so many beats are being reused. The cadence and rhythms are so similar, it practically feels like a cover song.

It’s still a good tune to dance to, but the thing about sequels that saps my interest is seeing a movie that feels like it’s covering the same territory as its predecessor. “Volume 2” does very little to progress our charac-

ters to somewhere new. It’s only at the end where there’s a slightest twinge of character growth. Once again Marvel has delivered a solid piece of mass-market entertainment, but what had been the franchise’s most original corner of their cinematic universe feels less novel and more like a return back to the well.

DETAILS:

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Rated PG-13 Directed by James Gunn Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Kurt Russell

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yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sunday 11am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com

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AMERICAN

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate

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

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

■ 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 CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Wednesday nights, an elegant

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar.

You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays

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

2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com HOPS SUPPLY CO. The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food.

Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both

great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ 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 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 RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot. Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy.

Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m.

– 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie.

Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com.

Catering available, now a large portion of our business.

All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 4523952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN

GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday. At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Closed Monday, Tues-Sat 11:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

5:00p.m. - 9:30, Sunday 5p.m. - 9p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.com 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 NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura

platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant

atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

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

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BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered. Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue— right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Bagels-301865953202309/

BREWPUB BILL’S FRONT PORCH Welcome to Bill’s Front Porch Brewery & Restaurant, where you’ll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We’re passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers,

accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff. Our commitment to support the communities in which we do business goes to the heart of what differentiates Bill’s Front Porch from other restaurants. But it is because of you, our guests, that we have been able to make this all happen. 4238 Market St. 4-10 Mon-Wed; 4-11 Thurs; 11-11 Fri-Sat; 12-10 Sun. 910-762-6333 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown/Market St. ■ FEATURING: Homemade craft beer, bar food and entrees.

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.com

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

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

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

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN

ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a familyowned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery!

3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.

- 9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.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 handtossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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

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

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) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN

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

EL CERRO GRANDE In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

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

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

LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials.

Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations.

3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr.

North Wilmington. 910-769-2018 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week, Mon-Sat, 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun., 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations available.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Calabash-style seafood and more!

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.”

Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077.

Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140.

Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com 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.-Sat. 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 OCEANIC

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THE FELIX CAF´E • www.thefelixcafewilmington.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11

a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

ORGANIC

LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for 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: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

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BUSTER’S CALABASH SEAFOOD AND DINER New to the NOMA corridor, Buster’s Calabash Seafood and Diner features a large menu of seafood that will sate all fishy palates. From fresh catfish and flounder to shrimp, and scallops, oysters and crab cakes, it’s all found in one spot. They also offer sandwiches, fajitas, and wraps, so there is something for everyone.

Their daily blue-plate specials help keep the belly full and the wallet light, while their daily breakfast buffet and special Sunday brunch buffet (6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) keeps the early and midday risers just as full. 6309 Market St,

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated 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. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking

■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.

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

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

ANTONIO’S • https://antoniospizzaandpasta.com ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

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2 locations to serve you 7220 Wrightsville Avenue 910-256-1222

5906 Oleander Drive 910-769-4232

Serving Breakfast and Lunch 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM every day.

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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

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

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

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

Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

SPORTS BAR

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sportsthemed 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 JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laid-back atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy.

20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

GRUB & GUZZLE>>FEATURE

A FEAST FOR FRIENDS:

Wilmington Wine and Food Festival returns with more chefs, more food and more libations will each be sharing the inspiration behind one of their favorite dishes. Attendees will receive recipe cards from the demo to take home.

Demos will be at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

BY: SHANNON GENTRY

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his year marks Wilmington Wine and Food Festival’s fifth go ‘round since their inaugural event in 2013. Five years means the festival has seen a lot of food, a lot of booze and of course growth. Their recipe for success includes an ever-growing lineup of events and experts from the culinary and libations industries. They’ve introduced kitchen demos with local chefs on Saturday. They’ve invited Carey Polis from bonappetit.com, Jed Portman from Garden & Gun, and an editor from Our State magazine as judging panelists, alongside other area experts.

e: Tell us about bringing Matt Register and his BBQ back this year.

After participating last year, they reached out yet again to BBQ expert Matthew Register, of Southern Smoke BBQ in Garland, NC, to BOURBON BOUND: Trey Herring’s Carolina return. “We are so thankful Southern Smoke Bourbon will return for Bourbon & BBQ Cocktail BBQ has so many friends in the Wilmington Party. Photo by Lindsey A. Miller Photography food community,” Register says. “We want to bring our style and flare of what we do in GarFestival cofounder and organizer Chrissy land to Wilmington. . . . We feel our participaBonney says the secret to their success has tion in the festival is a great way to expose new been taking the time to grow with purpose folks to Southern Smoke BBQ.” and not speed. “Slow-grow attendance, parRegister will be participating in two events ticipants and events in a way that prevents loduring the three-day festival this week: the gistical issues,” she clarifies. “We put a priority Bourbon & BBQ Derby Cocktail Party on of taking care of our vendors and sponsors, Fri., May 12, and the Corks & Forks grand who really are the reason we’re able to do this tasting event on Sat., May 13. The latter is each year.”

WWFF’s featured event, which showcases Bonney dishes to encore about the 2017 some of the best local restaurants and their festival events. offerings, paired with over 150 wines from encore (e): You mentioned WWFF has around the world. more food, wine and spirits than ever beWhile Register gets to showcase his own fore; who are a couple of returning favortalents, he also gets a taste (literally and figuites and new editions? ratively) of what’s happening in Wilmington Chrissy Bonney (CB): It’s great to have kitchens. Even though Southern Smoke BBQ is only an hour away, and ILM has been al- restaurants like San Juan, Little Dipper, Yomost a second home since the early ‘90s, the Sake, PinPoint, and The Basics consistentfestival ensures a comprehensive experience ly support the festival year after year. We had several strong additions last year such of ILM’s culinary scene all under one roof. with The District, Ceviche, 22 North, and “It’s almost like we’ll be cooking right in our Platypus & Gnome all joining and are very very own kitchen,” Register says. “For us, the excited to feature new restaurants Savorez, festival is a way to celebrate what we do for Dram + Morsel, and the recently reopened our food community in Wilmington. It has been Taste the Olive Cafe. such a pleasure working with Chrissy [Bone: Per Saturday’s kitchen demo, which ney] and Dana [Brancato] of the Wilmington Food and Wine Festival. We are thankful they chefs will be there and what are folks going to learn? have so much faith and trust in what we do.”

Guests can most definitely look forward to some delicious BBQ during Friday’s Bourbon & BBQ Cocktail Party. There are lots of eats being offered throughout the three days at Bellamy Mansion, as well as other satellite event taking place from downtown to Wrightsville Beach.

CB: This year we are able to schedule three cooking demos—thanks to our sponsors JennAir, Ferguson’s, and Hollingsworth Cabinetry, who have provided us with our new on-site test kitchen. Chef Matt Register from Southern Smoke, Chef Bud Taylor from The Bistro at Topsail, and Chef Sam Cahoon from Savorez

CB: In three short years, Matt has become an icon of Eastern NC, preparing BBQ in the classic tradition of low and slow over oak wood chips. His passion shines through, which has propelled him to the top, appearing on the Today Show and being named in Men’s Journal as one of the top 25 BBQ joints in the country.

This love for his trade embodies the culinary ideals we strive to showcase at the Wilmington Wine and Food Festival. e: How did you connect with your panelists? What varied expertise do they each bring to judge’s table?

CB: We have an application process that evaluates the merits and experience each candidate can bring to the table. We aim to diversify and represent all aspects of the food and wine industry, from food editors and writers, to trained sommeliers, to restaurant owners, shop managers, and even local foodies.

We try to include both locals who are familiar with the participants and out-of-town guests we hope enjoy the experience and spread the word about the culinary scene in Wilmington. e: Which events are you personally looking forward to this year?

CB: I am excited to be offering cooking demos and raising the bar on our cocktail competition this year. We’ve got seven craft distilleries participating in Friday night’s cocktail party. We had a record amount of bartenders enter the first round; the competition was really strong and we had the tough job of narrowing them down to the top five. Each of the bartenders are being paired with a distillery to create the perfect drink for attendees to taste and judge. e: With more than 40 breweries, wine distributors and distillers, do you personally tap these folks to be a part of the event or do they apply? Is there a process to make sure there’s balance in offerings at the festival?

CB: A little of both—we have wine distributors that have been with us from the start ,and many of these companies will reach out to their suppliers and bring in specific importers or wineries they think will shine. And there has been an emergence of new distributors that have heard good things about the festival and want to get involved. I think the growth of the craft distillery industry in North Carolina has

significantly upped the number of smaller spirit companies interested in getting their product in front of this demographic that appreciates a handcrafted cocktail. We’ve been able to nicely round out the list of spirits that will be participating to cover not only bourbon but also vodka, rum and gin, so there is something for everyone. Wilmington has had an awesome boom in breweries and we are lucky to have such an awesome group to represent the area, we’ve also pulled in some North Carolina favorites such as Mother Earth, Unknown and Starpoint Brewery.

e: Per the more than 25 food vendors, do you know what specialties folks can expect?

CB: Attendees are in for quite a treat with a great showing of pork, beef, boar, a few vegetarian options, and lots of seafood. PinPoint, the winner of the best sweet dish two years running, will be serving Matcha Pavlova with strawberries, rhubarb and white chocolate cream. Just to name a few: The District is serving filet beef Wellington with mushroom duxelles; Platypus & Gnome is preparing mojo-marinated slow-cooked wild boar on a ciabatta roll with dijon, Swiss, grilled ham, and house-made pickles; and San Juan Cafe is showcasing spicy Key lime conch salad on a crisp plantain chip. e: Do you anticipate growing out of Bellamy Mansion as your main festival hub?

CB: The charm of the Bellamy has become such an integral part of the festival that we hope to continue being able to have the festival there. While our main event on Saturday is approaching capacity, we still have managed to organize it in such a way to avoid lines and wait. Friday and Sunday still have plenty of room to grow and remain intimate events.

In a meeting earlier this year with Mayor Saffo, he mentioned he hopes to have most of the city’s festivals eventually move to the riverfront park once complete. While this won’t be complete for several years, we may be able to utilize it for the grand tasting event, while keeping other events at the Bellamy, much like Charleston hosts events throughout prime locations in the city.

DETAILS:

Wilmington Wine and Food Festival Bellamy Mansion 503 Market St. May 11-14 Tickets: $50-$135 www.wilmingtonwineandfood.com

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

First Sat. of June, July, Aug., Sept. and Oct., 10am-4pm. Outdoor: $15, every 10x10. Indoor: $20. every 10x10. Make RSVP today.

Food vendors welcome. American Legion Post 167, 16660 Hwy US 17, Hampstead.

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ARTISAN MARKET

Historic Downtown Marketplace (Marketplace) each Sunday, 10am-3:30pm through October in Riverfront Park. Local artists bring an amazing shopping experience to downtown Wilmington, right on the water in the heart of downtown with art, music, crafts

and more. As the Marketplace continues to grow, it becomes an economic contributor to the downtown providing locals and tourist alike with a unique shopping option and a valuable downtown experience. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

WILMINGTON WINE AND FOOD FEST

May 11-14: Wilmington Wine & Food Festival brings together top area chefs with the best of the wine, beer, and spirits industry to celebrate and advance public appreciation for great food and drink. The festival provides a diverse range of epicurean experiences showcasing the area’s unique and rich culture and history. Proceeds from the 2017 events will benefit local charities including Fruit First Ministries. Don’t miss these exciting events and the opportunity to sample hundreds of differ-

ent wines and beers throughout the weekend paired with scrumptious bites from many of our best locally owned restaurants, caterers, and food trucks! Meet the chefs, wine makers, importers, and industry reps ready to share their knowledge and love for their craft. Proceeds from the 2017 events will benefit local charities including Fruit First Ministries, HOOF Educational Farm Animal Sanctuary, and Ocean Cure. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St. www. wilmingtonwineandfood.com

2ND MARINA DAY

May 13, 10am: Fun-filled day at the Carolina Beach State Park Marina. There will be classic boats on display, safety demonstrations, vessel safety checks, boating information and the Underwater Archaeology will be on site with

displays and information. There will also be kayaks and paddle boards and much, much, more. Food truck vendors will be on site for lots of food and refreshments. Bring the whole family out for the fun. Events will be ongoing from 10 am to 4 pm at the park marina. For more information, call the park office at 910458-8206. Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Rd. A DAY ON OLEANDER EXPRESS

May 13, 10am: What could be more fun than riding the Shriners Choo Choo around the beautiful gardens and water features of the New Hanover County Arboretum? Ability Garden is inviting families and friends to the Arboretum for a fun-filled day of adventure with interactive and educational stops around the gardens! Children can get ”passports” stamped as they ride on the Shriners’ train between stations with different activities. Last year’s event attracted more than 200 children and parents. This is a community-based event with participation from many volunteers and area non-profits: The Children’s Museum of Wilmington, the Aquarium at Fort Fisher, New Hanover County Bee Keepers, and the Tidewater Camellia Club. Beverages provided by Wrightsville Beach Brewery. Snow Cones provided by Pelican SnoBalls. Food is by Trolley Stop Hotdogs. Tickets are $10 and can be ordered online at http://abilitygarden.org/a-day-on-the-oleander-express. Children’s passports are included with admission.

Tickets may also be purchased at the Arboretum’s main office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.

ILM HOLISTIC AND PSYCHIC FAIR

May 13, all day: The best of the best Mediums, Psychics, Healers and Vendors! Complimentary talks and door prizes too. Doors open at 11 am. Please come early to make sure you get your choice of reader or healer.

We’ve got... Aura Photos, John of God Bed, Massage and Reiki Practitioners, Light Therapy, Sound Therapy and so much more! Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave.

BIKE TO WORK WEEK

May 15-21: The Cape Fear Region is celebrating Bike to Work Week to promote bicycling as a mode of transportation, and to recruit members of the community as regular bicycle commuters. Join the celebration by riding your bike to work at least one day this week.

New Hanover Regional Medical Center had the most employees participte (31) followed

by New Hanover County (25). Bike Cycles had the highest percentage of employee participation (100%) followed by Two Wheeler Dealer (68%). Two bike paths: Cross-City Trail and River to Sea Bikeway. Map of bike suitability in the region: Register: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/2017B2WW

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charity/fundraisers CLOSER TO HOME GOLF CLASSIC

May 12, 8am: Every Shot Matters at the Brunswick Forest Closer to Home Golf Classic! Please join Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation at Brunswick Forest for a day of golf, fun, and, of course, fundraising at Cape Fear National Golf Course. This incredible course is quickly becoming known as one of the finest layouts in the surrounding region— ranked by Golfweek Magazine during the last five years as a top course in NC. The day is packed with beat-the-pro, putting contest, hole-in-one challenge, auction and amazing play on this beautiful course. Team registration for the tournament is $600; individual play is $150. This year’s tournament kicks off with a very special event: Dinner with award-winning author James Dodson. He is known for his novels and stories about his love for the game of golf. His book, “Final Rounds” is about the golf journey of a life-time taken with his father after his father was given just months to live and was placed under hospice care. Tickets for this event are sold separately. lcfhfoundation. org/events/910-796-8099 ext. 6. Laurie Taylor at 910-796-7944 or email Laurie.Taylor@lcfh. org. Cape Fear National Golf Course, 1281 Cape Fear National Dr.

HONOR AUCTION

May 12, 7pm: Honor Auction, Milspo Project’s inaugural fundraising event to benefit military spouse entrepreneurs. Each ticket includes beer and wine, BBQ hor d’oeuvres, and danc-

ing the night away to two bluegrass bands and a headliner! The silent auction will exclusively feature military spouse-made products and services! Milspo Project, a Wilmington, NCbased, international non-profit that believes

great cause. Little Sadie was diagnosed with a fatal disease called Sanfilippo Syndrome, which is like childhood Alzheimer’s. Currently there is no cure but there is promising research being conducted. Our only hope is to raise a significant amount of money to fund clinical trials. Children typically start regressing by age two so we have to get Sadie into a trial very soon. There will be a cure in The Wells Fargo Championship may be over in Wilm- our lifetimes and with your help this will soon enough to save the lives ington but the Closer to Home Golf Classic is still open happen of Sadie and other children with this terto players who want to help raise money for the Lower rible disease. To follow Sadie’s story or Cape Fear Hospice Foundation. Teams and individu- donate, please search for “Saving Sadie als will play at Brunswick Forest’s Cape Fear National Rae.” Capt’n Bill’s for a 4’s coed volleyball tournament, silent auction, Chinese Golf Course on May 12, 8 a.m. tee off. Dinner with auction, Art and more to raise funds and award-winning author James Dodson, whose father awareness. Teams are $100 in advance, shared a love of the game with Dodson, will take $120 the day of the event. Check in at 11 AM and A, B and C divisions will be ofplace afterward. Tickets: 910-796-8099, ext. 6. fered. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

MAY 12: CLOSER TO HOME

entrepreneurship is a unique answer to the military spouse unemployment crisis in our country. The transient military lifestyle makes career advancement nearly impossible, so entrepreneurship allows military spouses to take career satisfaction into their own hands and have success on their own terms. www. milspoproject.org/honor-auction. Bakery 105, 105 Orange St. SAVING SADIE

May 13, 11am: At Capt’n Bill’s we want to give back to the community, especially to those in their time of need. Each year we make a conscious effort to put time and energy into a

ART MOVES 5K/MINNIE’S MILE

May 12, 6:30pm: Minnie’s Mile starts at 6:30pm Fee: $15- $25. 5k starts at 7 pm Fee: $30-$45.

The 1 mile and 5k begin and end at Cameron Art Museum’s (CAM) and follow the Cross City Trail for a flat course. Each participant crossing the finish line gets a Finisher’s Medallion handmade by a local clay artist. Overall and age group awards also by local artist. Art activities for all ages, music, view our exhibitions, door prizes and more. Run, race or walk to support CAM’s exhibitions and programs. Midtown is a great place to spend a Friday evening with family and friends. Come join us! To register: https://its-go-time.com/art-moves-midtown-5k/.

For more details contact Nan Pope atnpope@ cameronartmuseum.org. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

SAVING SADIE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

May 13, 11am: Little Sadie was diagnosed with a fatal disease called Sanfilippo Syndrome, which is like childhood Alzheimer’s. Currently there is no cure but there is promising research being conducted. Our only hope is to raise a significant amount of money to fund clinical trials. Children typically start regressing by age two so we have to get Sadie into a trial very soon. There will be a cure in our lifetimes and with your help this will happen soon enough to save the lives of Sadie and other children with this terrible disease. To follow Sadie’s story or donate, please search for “Saving Sadie Rae.” Capt’n Bill’s for a 4’s coed volleyball tournament, silent auction, Chinese auction, Art and more to raise funds and awareness. Teams are $100 in advance, $120 the day of the event. Check in at 11am and A, B and C divisions will be offered. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

ORGANIST JONATHAN RUDY

Recognized by colleagues and audiences for excellence as a performer, church musician, improviser, educator, and conductor, Rudy is a native of Batavia, Illinois, who appearances include recitals, master classes, competitions, and dedicatory/commemorative events, have included locations all across the US. He will be playing the following pieces on the historic 1928 E.M. Skinner organ at First Presbyterian: Bach: Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541; Wagner/Lemare: Ride of the Valkyries; Debussy/Heywood: Claire de Lune; Mendelssohn: Sonata III, Op. 65; and Dupré: Symphonie-Passion, Op. 23. Open to the public; donations are appreciated. If donating by check, please make it payable to First Presbyterian Church, 125 South Third St. www.firstonthird.org

WSO SEAT SHOPPING DAY

Want to choose your best seats for Wilmington Symphony Orchestra’s next season and/or get a tour of the Wilson Center? Join us for “Seat Shopping Day” on Sat. May 13, 10am-2pm, at the Wilson Center. There will be lemonade and cookies in the lobby! www.facebook.com/ events/1249512991813248.

WILMINGTON SACRED HARP SINGERS

Traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music and raise your voice in song! This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of the 1844 songbook The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed.

No previous experience is necessary. http://bit. ly/WilmNCSacredHarp. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

A DOZEN ROSES: HONORING OUR MOTHERS

May 14, 4pm: To conclude the 66th season, The Wilmington Choral Society presents this Mothers’ Day program as a bouquet of musical “gifts” to the women who shape our lives in innumerable ways each and every day, simply titled, “A Dozen Roses.” There are some duplicate texts, but the composers have taken totally different approaches to their works, one of the wonderful things about choral music, and a reflection of life. Robert Burns poem, Broadway tune or two, in French and Hebrew. All in all, http://cfcc.edu/capefearstage/dozen-roses. 910-362-7999. $16 adults, $9 age 17 and under. Wilson Center, 703 N 3rd St.

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theatre/auditions

SONIC SPECTRUM CONCERT SERIES

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS

May 11, 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our concert series and be prepared to dance!

Bring a blanket/lawn chair, beverages and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! No smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

ANNEX SONGWRITER SESSION

Annex Songwriter Session #8 is Wednesday, May 10, The Annex. Six local artists will perform original, unplugged music: Corey Ahlers

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Musician, Grace Christian, Todd Dengler, Soul-R Fusion, Whitney Blayne Music, Jesse Stockton. A&M Food Truck and the BAC Cash Bar. $5 admission at the door, doors will open at 7pm, and the show will start at 8pm. Family friendly, open to all ages! 516 North 4th St.

Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from NJ. His parents retired and moved to FL. For years, he has visited both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine is about to end, as he has to tell them that he’s been offered a dream job that would take him away from his annoying (but beloved) grandparents. When they hear the news they hatch a series of schemes to keep Nick around, including introducing him the lovely-and-single Caitlin O’Hare, offering her as bait to keep him around. This family comedy, by Joe DiPietro,

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ran for over 800 performances in two years Off-Broadway. Thurs-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm, April 27 - May 14 . Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St., $15-$22. (910) 367-5237. www. bigdawgproductions.org PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

TheatreNOW will be holding auditions for “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” adapted from the novel by Oscar Wilde for the stage by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by David Heck. Auditions will be held Monday, May 15, 6-8pm, and Tues., May 16, 6-8pm. Actors are not required to prepare anything as they will read from sides chosen from the script. This adaptation takes place from 1990’s London (British accents) and ages to modern day.​ Show dates are Friday & Saturday nights July 28-August 26. zach@theatrewilmington.com.

TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

film FILM CLUB

Film Club is a free film-making workshop for young people ages 10 and older. The group will work with each other and director Mr. Scooter at a series of three lively, interactive sessions. Attendance is required at all three sessions, on May 11 and 18. “Film Club helps kids develop skills that can help them succeed in a high-tech, 21st century world,” says Scooter Hayes, who is Youth Services Librarian at Myrtle Grove Library. As they create their story on film, participants will develop narrative skills and practice negotiating and group decision making. Free for kids and teens ages 10 and older, but space is lim-

ited. http://libcal.nhclibrary.org/event/2968261.

Scooter Hayes at 910-798-6393 or shayes@ nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 for kids under 18. You can get tickets now in advance for $5 at www.bridgewof.eventbrite.com. $10 at the door, $5 for kids under 18. $5 in advance at www.bridgewof.eventbrite.com. The Bridge Church, 2101 Market St.

WILMINGTON ON FIRE

May 13, 7pm: Bridge Church hosts “Wilmington on Fire,” a documentary film screening plus community discussion on May 13, 2017, 7pm at The Bridge Church (2101 Market St.). “Wilmington on Fire” is a full-length documentary film about the 1898 massacre in Wilmington, NC that unseated a multi-racial elected government which led to Jim Crow Segregation throughout the state of North Carolina. After the screening, the director and several cast members from the documentary will share their

WILM FFILM NIGHT OUT

May 16, 6pm: Join us this month for a social gathering at Iron Clad Brewery! Come mix and mingle with local women interested in film and help us celebrate the success of our first film festival that was held this past February! Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St

dance SHAG LESSONS

MAY 12-13: HAL SPARKS Remember the days of “Talk Soup” on E! when Hal Sparks was the host and cracking jokes about celebrity life in all of its vapid glory? Well, since then the comedian has gone on to find humor in all sorts of ways, from starring in five seasons of Showtime’s “Queer as Folk,” appearing in films like “Spriderman 2” and “Dude, Where’s My Car,” to currently being on Disney XD’s “Lab Rats.”

He’ll headline Dead Crow Comedy Room this weekend, Friday and Saturday, for two shows each night, 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets: www.deadcrowcomedy.com experiences on making the film and discuss their perspective on the 1898 massacre and its impact on Wilmington, North Carolina today.

The next session begins Thursday, May 4, 2017. Classes are held May 11, 18 & 25.

Beginner Class 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Advancing Beginner/Intermediate Class 7:30- 8:30 p.m. $40-$50. Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation, 1 Bob Sawyer Dr., Wrightsville Beach, NC. www.townofwrightsvillebeach. com

comedy DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB

Comedy Open Mic every Thurs, 7pm. • May 12-13, 7pm/9:30pm: Hal Sparks: Currently starring in the Disney XD show, LAB RATS, actor/comedian Hal Sparks began his professional career as a teenager in Chicago. As a member of the famed Second City Troupe, his quick wit and affable personality quickly gained him recognition and acclaim. Sparks went on to host the Emmy Award-winning “Talk Soup” on E! Entertainment Television, winning rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Starred for five seasons on Showtime’s hit series “Queer As Folk” and appeared in films “Extract,” “Spiderman 2” and “Dude, Where’s My Car?” Sparks recently starred in his own one hour Showtime comedy special, “Charmageddon,” which is now a best-selling DVD. Commentator on VH1’s popular “I Love the 80’s” series and can be hear every Wednesday on the nationally syndicated “Stephanie Miller Radio Show.” Hal is also a pop culture expert and regularly appears on such shows as “Joy Behar” and CNN’s “Your Money.” Hal and his band, Zero 1, recently released their debut album. Dead Crow Comedy Rm, 265 N. Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy. com.

OPEN MIC

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

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

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante.

Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

LATE FEAR WITH WILLIS MAXWELL

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May 12, 9pm: It’s the 50th Live Show of Late Fear so we brought in some incredible guests.

See Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show at Wilmington’s premier dinner yheater. Special guests, writer John Wolfe, filmmaker Nakia T Hamilton, and comedian and founder of Dead Crow Comedy, Timmy Sherrill! Prepared by a hilarious team of comedy writers, Late Fear is a fun showcase for Wilmington’s comedians, musicians and entertainers. Free! TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street

art ORANGE ST. ARTSFEST ARTISTS NEEDED

Thalian Association Community Theatre is seeking artists for the 22nd Orange Street ArtsFest, Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 10am-6pm, and Sun., May 28, 10am-5pm.

Celebrated street fair will return to Orange St. next to the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, with some artists inside the building. The popular juried festival is the largest springtime arts festival in downtown Wilmington and will feature over 80 artists from NC and surrounding states, with local entertainment and refreshments. Applicants must submit a color photo of original work in acrylic, oils, watercolor, sculpture, drawing, graphics, wearable arts, leather jewelry, clay, glass, fiber, metal work or mixed media.

Photographically or commercially reproduced work is also acceptable in limited editions, signed and numbered by the artist. An early bird entry fee of $135 will be offered until Apr. 28 and artists will be eligible for awards and $550 in prize money. www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org. Samantha Herrick, slherrick@ thalian.org.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate.

Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working local artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks 6-9 pm on the 4th Friday ea. month! theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

A SHOW OF HANDS

Hands say as much about a person as a face does, as a body type does, as a personality does. Do you agree? Come check out Anna Mann’s first photography show. The theme is, well, hands. These black and white portraits show a wide range of personalities from all around the Port City. A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

BELLAMY MANSION ART

Now on display: Then and Now at the Bellamy Mansion. Open to all artists 18 years of age and older. Artists may submit original 2-D and 3-D work. 70 percent of the proceeds of the sale will go to the artist, with 30 percent donated to the Bellamy Mansion. There is a nonrefundable entry fee of $20 for non-students and $10 for part-time or full-time students of an accredited school. More information and applications can be found. Show runs through

May 26, with closing party on May 26th from 5:30-7:30pm. 503 Market St. www.bellamymansion.org.

RUTH AVA LYONS

New exhibition “Oceanic Alchemies” can be seen at Expo 216 from now through the end of our Ocean Plastic exposition (July 31). Lyons took the original photographic images of a degraded coral reef at the Great Barrier Reef/ Australia, where she was an Artist in Residence at Heron Island Research Station. She then put color back into the images digitally and applied mixed media, which symbolically resuscitated the coral to its original, vibrant state. Expo 216, 216 N Front St.

NATHAN VERWEY ART OPENING

May 11, 6pm: Flytrap Brewing presents “American Grafitti,” an exhibition by Nathan Ryan Verwey showcasing the beautiful grit and texture of the streets and the expansive art that takes place there. This show about graffiti and the people of the American streets is a display and commentary on how graffiti has influenced, infused and added to art as a linage. Kickoff Verwey’s solo exhibition on May 11th while an instrumental jazz musician and Yeh Mon Food Truck dish out tunes and local street food. Verwey’s work will be on display through June 30.

Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

ART IN BLOOM

May 13, 2pm: Meet renowned mobile artist, JF Jones (Jay) and painter Naomi Jones at Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC on Saturday, May 13th from 2pm to 5pm at a special reception and art exhibit. The event is free and open to the public. Based in Greensboro, NC, Jay and Naomi will talk about their newest art work. This includes Jay’s large mobiles with 3-D printed figures standing on top of construction beams and Naomi’s acrylic paintings in a unique form of colorful, heightened realism inspired by the natural world and diverse wildlife. Jay’s copper mobiles are carried in Art in Bloom Gallery and in more than 150 galleries, shops, and museums including MoMA, The Smithsonian, Guggenheim, and the National Gallery. 210 Princess St.

NATURAL MILIEU

May 15, noon: Wilma W. Daniels Gallery on the campus of Cape Fear Community College will present Natural Milieu: An Altered Point of View, Recent Works and New Genre Collaborations by Janette K Hopper. Closes Fri., June 23, with opening reception from 6-9pm on Fri, May 26, and a closing reception from 6-9pm, Fri., June 23. In addition there will be a panel discussion and Q&A entitled “Perspectives on Overpopulation, Loss of Biodiversity

and Stewardship,” on Wed., June 14, 4-6pm, with science and artistic representatives. Janette K Hopper’s artwork in the “Natural Milieu” is unique and multifaceted, deeply layered and expresses her love of the sea and forest.

Projections, oil paintings, multimedia prints, sounds, a collaborative panel discussion and 3-D installations both interactive and contemplative. 200 Hanover Street, in the first floor of the Hanover Parking Deck. Mondays-Friday, noon-5pm. Free. ww.cfcc.edu/danielsgallery.

museums/education CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Beyond the Horizon: Exploring our evolving perceptions of the natural world, contemporary artists Maya Lin, Teresita Fernández, Jason Mitcham, and Colby Parsons employ unique mediums to unearth human interaction with the landscape. The four nationally and internationally renowned artists in Beyond the Horizon all aim to explore natural phenomena while challenging perception in the viewer. Lin’s artwork interprets the world through a modern lens, using technological methods to visualize and convey the natural environment; Fernández work delves into the psychology of looking and she is often inspired by rethinking the meaning of landscape and place; Mitcham’s work with animation began with his desire to incorporate time into a painting; Parsons’ work explores the distortion and textual qualities of video projection in intersection with clay. • “From the Fire” (on view through Aug. 27) feat. Rick Beck, John Littleton, Pablo Soto and Kate Vogel celebrates the 55th anniversary of the studio glass movement, the influence of Littleton and the current innovative processes in contemporary glass. • Landscapes From the Collection: Our relationship to the land has inspired artists for centuries. Ranging from 1855 to 2002 the fourteen artworks from CAM’s permanent collection in Landscapes from the collection illustrate the varied styles and lasting influence of nature within the fabric of our shared cultural landscape. On view in conjunction with Beyond the Horizon, this exhibition features the artwork of John Beerman, Elliott Daingerfield, Francis Speight, Richard Stenhouse, Anthony Thieme and William Aiken Walker. Also on view is contemporary work on loan from San Francisco artist Daniel Kilpatrick.• CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm.

Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm9pm 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum. org. 3201 S. 17th St.

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

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

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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 acces-

sible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12.

The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 7621669. www.capefearserpentarium.com.

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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 occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion. org. 503 Market St. 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/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm.

Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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.

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.”

Dock Street Kids and their always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action. 2017: Summer Show, Jun. 24; Back to School Show, Aug. 19; Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St.

SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3 to 6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-7986303. svaughn@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut St.

STORY EXPLORERS

CAM, every Thurs., 10-10:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gallery exploration and an art project! georgia@cameronartmuseum. org for more info. 3201 S. 17th St.

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library!

Informal hour where young kids and parents/ caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

LEGO CHALLENGE

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

SATURDAY STORY HOUR

1am: Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3 to 6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Saturday Story Hours will open with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Main Library Children’s Room, 910-7986303; svaughn@nhcgov.com. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd program. Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary.

Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

LITTLE EXPLORERS: CAMPING OUT

May 12, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Adult participation is required. Little Explorers is sponsored by the PNC Foundation. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

RESOURCE FAIR FOR CHILDREN

May 13, 11am: Event will provide parents and their children the opportunity to learn about many of the outstanding after-school programs and other services, to include safety and health services, available to them. Among those participating will be Dreams of Wilmington, Kids Making It, BRC, Smart Start, Coastal Horizon Center, Phoenix Hometown Hires, New Hanover County Public Library, Community Boys and Girls Club, NAACP, Mom’s-N-Mourning and many others. This is an important opportunity for parents and their children to connect with programs that can truly make a difference in the lives of young people in Wilmington. Jer-

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910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

Sat., May 13th, 10am-3pm, $6/person (free for anytime members!). The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is proud to partner with MASONBORO 1-HOUR CRUISE Wed., 12:30pm: Narrated cruise of Masonboro the Wilmington Ballet Company to bring you Sleeping Beauty Day at the Children’s Museum. Families will be able to meet Aurora and her princess friends, Elsa, Anna and Cinderella; make princess wands and royal jewelry; have a tea party; take Need to understand how Google Drive works? pictures with fairy-tale characters; and Want to learn how to store documents and explore glow-in-the-dark fun with the emails in the cloud-based system offered witch’s crew. Plus, get a sneak peak of Wilmington’s Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty with gmail accounts? Head to the Northeast performance. “Sleeping Beauty Ballet” Regional Library at 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. takes place June 11 at the Wilson Center, at 3 p.m. on the 10 for a free class! Registra4 p.m. Museum anytime members free admission and weekday members admittion is required though, so anyone interested ted for $3 each. 116 Orange St.

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DISCOVERY LAB

2:30–4pm: Free for members or with general admission. Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary.

Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is required. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the

should call Annice at 910-798-6371 to make plans to attend.

Island. Masonboro Island is the largest marine sanctuary in the Cape Fear region. It is home to both endangered plant and animal species. $25 per passenger. Reservations required.

Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

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Collage and Mixed Media, Mon., 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm; Paint From a Photo, Tues. 10am-

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Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants.

See samples on our Facebook and website. • Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm.

Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St. INTRO GOOGLE DRIVE

May 10, 3pm: Reference Librarian Annice Sevett covers the basics of Google Drive, a cloud-based storage system that comes with gmail and other free tools from Google. Google Drive is designed for sharing and collaborating as well as for document storage. Participants who don’t already use gmail should create a free Google account before class begins. All participants should bring their Google usernames and passwords to class! Free but space is limited, so please register on the calendar at www. nhclibrary.org or call 910-798-6371 for a reservation. Registration open. Annice Sevett at 910-798-6371/sevett@nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. CAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT

Fri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting gallery artist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes are $40/person. Class will be held 6-8pm. Includes two glasses of wine or beer, a gorgeous view and a finished painting for you to take home.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

910.763.3380 to reserve your seat today. www. capefearpaintandwine.weebly.com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without. River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A

METAL WORK AND JEWELRY CLASSES

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

OPEN YOUR HEART

Meditation for creating happiness through a smile, opening our hearts to unlimited happiness and peace. Only through the heart can we experience joy, happiness, peace and calm. Join us for this deeply moving meditation and smile for your heart. Pay what you can at the door. HARMONY: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 3504 N. Kerr Ave.

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Body’s Intrinsic Intelligence as the foundation for the Dynamic Bodywork modality, seeks to investigate and practice a way of moving that is in harmony with the body’s natural design and that allows for optimal structural integrity, coordination, cooperation and ease. By refining our own kinesthetic skills we lay the foundation for analyzing movement patterns and challenges in our clients.​Course offeres 3 NCBTMB approved CE units. $67.50. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St,. (free parking on some of 3rd street and on

Dock). ​Register and pay here to reserve your spot: www.dynamic-body.org/fees.html HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island - the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland.

Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built.

Additionally, you will learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. Reservation rqd. $15-$25. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

CAPE FEAR YOGA

River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear kids yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Heidi Thompson. Classes are $10 per person and are Sun., from 10-11am. Space is limited and reservations are required. Message or call 910.763.3380 to reserve your spot todayRiver to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., ste. 1A.

PREK MATH AND SCIENCE

May 11, 10am: Free: Play, learn, and explore with your child. Math and science concepts will be introduced through interactive story times, hands on science experiments and exploration stations. This program is designed for children between the ages of 3-6. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MOTHER’S DAY AROMA FLOW

May 14, 11am: Mother’s Day, all-levels yoga class with Caroline Cooley. During this class, you will move from pose to pose in a smooth, easy manner, guided by the breath—Meditation in Motion—while integrating Essential Oils to: guide you, ground you deeper, and lift you higher by the life essence inside each drop of oil. Unlock infinite guidance & create space for exploring your Self and your Practice. All levels of Yoga are welcomed. Each participant will also receive a small oil gift to take home. Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St.

POWER YOGA

May 14, 3pm: Join us for power yoga on Sundays at Capt’n Bill’s beginning May 14. 3 pm.

Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own mat. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

MICROSOFT OFFICE COACH

May 15, 9am: Book an hour with a friendly librarian for help using Microsoft Office computer programs like Word and Excel. You need to feel confident using these if you’re applying for office jobs! An hour with a patient coach can help you get started and answer lots of your questions. If you want, you may bring a project to work on together, like a cover letter, flyer, or leaflet. One-on-one coaching appointments are free and must be reserved in advance. If you can’t come at the times on the calendar, please call 910-798-6323 to ask for another time that works for you and the coach. Dorothy Hodder: dhodder@nhcgov.com/910-7986323. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut St.

PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT WORKSHOP

May 16, 2:30pm: As a part of our National Preservation Month celebration, Historic Wilmington Foundation will present a Preservation Tax Credit Workshop. Expert speakers will address: State Preservation Tax Credits, Local Historic Districts, Design and Planning Issues and Energy Efficiency; On hand will also be people to address questions on financing, insurance and construction issues. Free for HWF Members/$10 for non-members RSVP by May

11 to guarantee a workshop packet. Walks-ups are welcome, but workshop packets may not be available. https://historicwilmington.z2systems.com/np/clients/historicwilmington/eventRegistration.jsp?event=539&. Sunset Park Baptist Church, 231 Central Blvd.

STAINED GLASS CLASSES

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make traditional stained glass, then here’s your chance!

You will learn all of the skills necessary to create a piece of beauty that you can enjoy for years! Classes are every Tues, 6:3-9pm, through May 30. Do you want to make class a little more of a social occasion with friends?

Feel free to bring your own wine or beer to sip during class! Coastal Designer Glass, 5424 Oleander Dr., Ste 3

WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Youth & Adult Classes available. Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing.

In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge.Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. The sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943 or jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

CAPE FEAR HUMANISTS LECTURE

May 14, 6pm: Lecture will be on climate change with Dr. Doug Gamble, an applied climatologist. He will address issues related to climate change. The Art Factory, 721 Surry St.

CHEFS OF THE COAST

May 15, 7:30pm: John Batchelor, author of the cookbook Chefs of the Coast will talk to us about his research in compiling the book and how North Carolina’s coastal cuisine is unique.

Federal Point History Center, 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.

clubs/notices FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play. Standard format. $6 fee paid

towards prize support for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds. Event begins at 7pm, reg. begins at 6pm. Arrive early for event reg. Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D. BIRTH CIRCLE

Every 3rd Sat. come for our Birth Circle, something always different every month. Check out our website for more details of what we have in store this month & exact time of each event! thebumpandbeyond.com. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM

We explore God using the methods and guidance of Moses, Jesus, the prophets and a rich sampling of delightful saints including Theresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas. We will meet twice a month for fellowship, poetry, instruction in spiritual practices, group meditations and playful spiritual fun. First and third Sundays of each month, 2pm. Parking on 15th St. Respond to me, John Evans, at insightbuilders@gmail. com. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

POKEMON LEAGUE

Come out to Cape Fear Games on Sunday evenings to catch them all by learning to play the Pokemon Trading Card game, battle and trade in the video games, or enjoy the store’s Pokemon Go Pokestop. All ages are welcome to our family friendly environment. facebook. com/groups/CFGPokemon. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D

LA LECHE LEAGUE

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and are open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. If you have questions or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you. La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

group and the Wilmington Board Game Meetup group for a night of Board Games and more. No experience necessary. Bring your own game or select one from our free Demo Library. www.facebook.com/groups/CFGBoardGames. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

May 12, 2pm-6:30pm: Give the Gift of life.

Support your community. Bring a friend; to schedule your appointment, call 910-2544483 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. American Legion Post 129, 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd.

BRITISH MOTOR CLUB OF THE CAPE FEAR

May 13, 9am: “Best of Brits”, the annual car

gins at 9 AM. Vehicle registration forms and other information is available at bmccf.org.

The show, which attract 150 + cars per year, is open to all marques and all years. Music, food vendors and beautiful cars contribute a fun day for all. Spectators free! Spectators free! Pre-registration is $25; after April 13th, pre-registration and day of show is $30.

Wrightsville Beach Pk, 321 Causeway Dr. FRIENDS OF THE LELAND LIBRARY

second Saturday monthly book sale Saturday, May 13, 10am—2pm, Magnolia House II on Town Hall Drive. Summer is almost upon us do you know what you’re going to read? www.friendsofthelelandlibrary.com.

NHC HAZWAGON

MAY 21: CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM On the first and third Sunday of every month, Morning Glory Coffeehouse welcomes a study group to explore Christian mysticism. Led by John Evans, the group talks about the guidance and methods of Moses, Jesus and the prophets.

The fellowship includes discussions, instructions and group meditations. For more information, email John at insightbuilders@gmail.com. Morning Glory is located at 1415 Dawson St. show sponsored by the British Motor Club of the Cape Fear (BMCCF) is Saturday, May 13th at Wrightsville Beach Park. Registration be-

New Hanover County encourages residents to safely dispose of toxic materials with its new mobile collection unit, the HazWagon. stationed various days at three different locations in New Hanover County to collect household hazardous waste and electronics free of charge. Residents can bring items to the following locations each week: Mon., 10am-2pm, at Ogden Park ball fields; Wed., 10am-2pm at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex in the Farmers’ Market field by the recycle center; Fridays at Carolina Beach Mike Chappell Park (in the south side of the park across from the tennis courts), 10am2pm.

N. BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB

May 12, 9:30am: North Brunswick Newcomer’s Club will learn about kayaking and other outdoor adventures to explore the natural

CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Every Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hosted weekly by Angela Pollock and most Mondays with Darien Brooks. This will give adults with or without disabilities an opportunity to work on social skills in a typical, relaxed environment. Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St.

ST. PAUL’S TAIZÉ SERVICE

Fourth Wed. of every month at 5:30 p.m. for Taizé, an ecumenical sung and silent participatory prayer service designed to achieve a contemplative state through music, song, and silence. www.spechurch.com, 910-762-4578

ST. PAUL’S

Midweek Holy Eucharist: Every Wed. at 12:10 p.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by community lunch (suggested donation, $5). • Choral Evenson every second Wed., followed by supper and Christian Formation discussion. Evensong is a sung service of evening prayer, psalms, canticles, and scripture readings. Ancient part of the Anglican tradition, ever renewing the soul. Sung by Choir of St. Paul’s. spechurch. com. 910-762-4578. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

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May 12, 2pm: Give the goft of life. Support your community. Bring a friend. Schedule your appointment: 910-254-4483 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. American Legion Post 129, 1500 Bridge Barrier Rd.

RESOURCE FAIR FOR CHILDREN

May 13, 11am: Event will provide parents and their children the opportunity to learn about many of the outstanding after-school programs and other services, to include safety and health services, available to them. Among those participating will be Dreams of Wilmington, Kids Making It, BRC, Smart Start, Coastal Horizon Center, Phoenix Hometown Hires, New Hanover County Public Library, Community Boys and

Girls Club, NAACP, Mom’s-N-Mourning and many others. This is an important opportunity for parents and their children to connect with programs that can truly make a difference in the lives of young people in Wilmington. Jerry Community, 1088 Thomas C. Jervay Loop VOLUNTEER SALT MARSH PLANNING

May 17, 10am: NC Coastal Federation is seeking volunteers for a marsh grass planting at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve in Holly Ridge. Using hand tools, volunteers will install the plants along the living shoreline during low tide. Federation staff will also be on hand with educational activities and will pull seine nets to see what kind of wildlife is living in the marsh.

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MAY 13: LAGUNITAS BREWING

Fermental will welcome Lagunitas Brewing Company out of California on May 13 at 6 p.m., to showcase a slew of their drafts and bottles. A representative will be on hand to discuss the beers as well, plus a T’Geaux Boys will be onsite to serve up grub, while live music from the funk-soul trio, Boba Funk, will be enjoyed. For more information, contact Fermental at 910-821-0362.

expand shellfish enhancement activities in Stump Sound. Info: livingshorelinesacademy. org. Federation staff will provide all materials and supplies, as well as snacks and lunch. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes that can get dirty and sun protection. They should also bring a water bottle, sunglasses and any necessary medications. There will be extra boots available. Meet at Morris Landing on Stump Sound and can park on the side of the road. Pre-registration is requested and can be done at nccoast.org/events

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Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. • Third Wednesday of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres. All beer styles. 4pm, free. • Fermental proudly welcomes the crew from Lagunitas Brewing Company of Petaluma, California for an evening of tastings, giveaways, multiple drafts, bottles, cans, live music, food trucks, and more: Sat., May 13, 6pm. Will feature a variety of beers on draught throughout the evening, including limited releases and everyday favorites showcased alongside live music from funk-soul trio, Boba Funk and fresh food options from the T’Geaux Boys Food Truck. 910821-0362. 7250 Market St.

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Every Friday for All You Can Eat oysters, shell on shrimp, fried shrimp, hushpuppies and slaw. Only $34.95. Local oysters. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

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A special keg of Waldo’s Ale. Of course in classic Lagunitas style on 4/20. Come join us for some good times on a Thursday evening with our friends from Lagunitas. Island Beverage, 1206 N Lake Park Blvd Unit C

RIVERFRONT FAMERS’ MARKET

Sat, 8am-1pm: An open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Featuring local growers and producers selling vegetables, fruits,

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Join us on the front lawn every Wednesday, 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a Farmers’ Market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home, hearth and garden. Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Vendors vary somewhat weekly.

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

May 14, 10am: Celebrate mom! Bring family and friends for a tasty buffet brunch paired with music by LaCi (Chiaki Ito and LaRaisha Burnett) and our three exhibitions, all included in the brunch price to enjoy with mom and all the special people in your lives. Reserve your seats! 10am, noon, 2pm. Adults: $32.95, children: $12.95 (ages 3 & under, free). RSVP: 910-777-2363. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

BLOCKADE RUNNER MOM’S BRUNCH

May 14, 11:30am: Spring has sprung and the Blockade Runner gardens are abloom with snap dragons, pansies, dianthus, flowering kale, ever-beauty hawthorn, and more. Celebrate Mothers everywhere with a day at the beach, filled with flowers, food, and family. Our Buffet menu features special Mother’s Day fare from a Carving Station to seasonal Vegan options. RSVP: Robert Astraikis for reservations at 910-256-7109. Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

MOTHER’S DAY WITH NINA REPETA

May 14, noon-2pm, at TheatreNOW Mother’s Day Brunch with Nina Repeta Jazz Trio. $25 adult brunch. $14 children under 12. $10 show only. ​Reserved seating. 3-course brunch with choice of entrée included in your ticket. Drinks and gratuity not included. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

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Experience our beer garden with delicious NC brews, tasty treats from Vittles and Catch Food Truck and live music from Roy G Biv & The White Noise, Cosmic Groove Lizards, and Signal Fire. Raffles throughout the day to win coolers, beer, and art. Proceeds to benefit Animal Avengers. Free entry. Tickets available to purchase beer and wine. We’re closing our parking lot for multiple beer and wine tents, and a stage, so please uber, walk, bike, or park at Hugh MacRae Park, CresCom Bank, Rogers Appliance, or Port City Dental Center.

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support groups TRANGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by licensed therapists in a private and safe location. Four free monthly support groups for parents and family, children and teens, young adults, and older adults. All are phone screened for safety. Group information is given at the time of the screening. Please contact Nova Swanstrom MA, LPA for more information. (910) 343-6890 x3009

WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: Wilmington Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/ youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and self-care. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School). Sue Graffius: dre@uufwilmington.org).

CHADD

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

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a Celebrate Recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. For more information. contact Jodie at 910-5478973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. Life Community Church, 3500 Oleander Dr.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

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

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Miller is the founder and executive director of Meets 1st and 3rd Thurs. of each month Pine Eustress, Inc, a non-profit raising awareness Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Bldg B, 7-8:30pm. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thurs. a. month. 3rd Thurs. meeting is member led. Everyone 18+ welcome.

Spring has sprung! And so have the roses! Looking Alayne at 910-763-8134.

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tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

Sat, noon: Come chat with other pregnant Head to the Wilmington Cape Fear Rose Society’s mamas who are going through the same 14th annual roe tour this Saturday, from 9 a.m. thing as you! Lamaze Certified Childbirth to 5 p.m. The free tour features nine gardens to Educator, Breastfeeding USA counselwalk through with gardeners on hand to answer or, and Postpartum Doula, Jess Zeffiro will moderate a free Pregnancy Meetup all questions. To find out more about the tour and ROSE TOUR Group. Expectant mothers are invited to the society, visit www.wcfrs.blogspot.com. The tour The Wilmington Cape Fear Rose Society 14th pop into the group at any time to share annual rose tour will be held May 13, 9ambegins at 6206 Mallard Drive. their stories, ask questions, and connect 5pm. This event is free to the public and with great area resources. Share your stoconsist of 9 beautiful gardens to tour ries with each other and have any pregnancy at your leisure. Gardeners will be and birth related questions answered in a suparound an often taboo topic, mental illness. He hand to answer all your rose questions. Adportive and caring environment. The Bump & is a mental health awareness advocate from ditional information is available at www.wcfrs.

Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave. Charlotte, NC. He completed his Master’s blogspot.com. WCFRS Annual Rose Tour, MS SUPPORT GROUP degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 6206 Mallard Dr. Those with MS, families and friends welcome. degree from Montreat College and holds a CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS Meets at New Hanover Rehabilitation HospiBachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the Experience Wilmington’s people, history and tal 1st floor conference room (behind Betty University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He architecture in the late antebellum period and Cameron Women’s Hospital), 2131 S. 17th St. has worked in the mental health field for more during the conflict, conducted by noted WilmSecond Thursday each month. Lisa, 399-7252; than 10 years. Rwenshaun understands the ington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in Burt, 383-1368. challenges faced by individuals with limited the footsteps of George Washington, James PFLAG resources and looks to provide ways to adMonroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, JefferPFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in dress these needs. He uses his personal exson Davis and more. In-depth 90-minute tours the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm periences to inspire all communities to speak are by appt: 910-619-4619 or bernhard1848@ openly about mental health. Special AccomCELEBRATE RECOVERY gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and modations are available upon a 1-week adLife Community Church, located inside Indelocal forts available. Foot of Market St. www. vance request.

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815-6618 or jennifer.overfield@drc-cil.org. NE ery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. For more information. contact Jodie, 910-5478973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. Life Community Church, 3500 Oleander Dr.

LIVING WITH GRIEF

May 15, 3pm: Providing Grief Education and Support for Adults. Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a no cost six-week grief program, Living with Grief: Growth and Education for Adults Coping with Grief. It will be Mondays, May 15June 26 from 3:00-5:00 pm, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. There will be no meeting on May 29. Pre-registration is required, call 796-7991.Coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of our generous donors, these caring, no cost group sessions, camps and programs are available to all. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr. www. lcfh.org.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor. Men and spouses welcome. Discussion/ programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup.com. 910-792-9953.

LET’S TALK ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS

Thurs., May 11, 11am: dRC and Wilmington NAMI invites you to join us to “Talk About It - Mental Illness” with Rwenshaun Miller. Mr.

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HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.

Market and Water sts. $12/adult, $5/child.

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INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of your community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am.

Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-registration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com

HISTORY WALKING TOUR

A two-hour exploration of downtown Wilmington with author Dan Camacho! A $10 donation is suggested. www.bellamymansion. org or email info@bellamymansion.org with any questions. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as selfguided tours, which start at any time. Mondays is only self-guided tours.* Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees.

Climb the stairs to the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture.

Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5 free. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

The process by which Zoo Jeans are manufactured is unusual. First, workers wrap and secure sheets of denim around car tires or big rubber balls, and take their raw creations to the Kamine Zoo in Hitachi City, Japan. The denim-swaddled objects are thrown into pits where tigers or lions live. As the beasts roughhouse with their toys, they rip holes in the cloth. Later, the material is retrieved and used to sew the jeans. Might this story prove inspirational for you in the coming weeks? I suspect it will. Here’s one possibility: You could arrange for something wild to play a role in shaping an influence with which you will have an intimate connection.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

“Kiss the flame and it is yours,” teased the poet Thomas Lux. At what do you think he was hinting? It’s a metaphorical statement, of course. You wouldn’t want to literally thrust your lips and tongue into a fire. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you might benefit from exploring its meanings. Where to begin? May I suggest you “visualize” making out with the steady burn at the top of a candle? My sources tell me that doing so at this particular moment in your evolution will help kindle a new source of heat and light in your deep self—a fresh fount of glowing power that will burn sweet and strong like a miniature sun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Your symbol of power during the next three weeks is key. Visualize it. What picture pops into your imagination? Is it a bejeweled golden key, like what might be used to access an old treasure chest? Is it a rustic key for a garden gate or an oversized key for an ornate door? Is it a more modern thing that locks and unlocks car doors with radio waves? Whatever you choose, Gemini, I suggest you enshrine it in as an inspirational image in the back of your mind. Just assume it will subtly inspire and empower you to find the metaphorical “door” that leads to the next chapter of your life story.

Will sex be humdrum and predictable in the coming weeks? No! On the contrary. Your interest in wandering out to the frontiers of erotic play could rise quite high. You may be animated and experimental in your approach to intimate communion, whether it’s with another person or with yourself. Need any suggestions? Check out the “butterflies-in-flight” position or the “spinning wheel of roses” maneuver. Try the “hum-and-chuckle kissing dare” or the “churning radiance while riding the rain cloud” move. Or just invent your own variations and give them funny names that add to the adventure.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Right now the word “simplicity” is irrelevant. You’ve got silky profundities to play with, slippery complications to relish, and lyrical labyrinths in and around to wander. I hope you use these opportunities to tap into more of your subterranean powers. From what I can discern, your deep dark intelligence is ready to provide you with a host of fresh clues about who you really are and where you need to go. P.S.: You can become better friends with the shadows without compromising your relationship to the light.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You can bake your shoes in the oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, but that won’t turn them into loaves of bread. Know what I’m saying, Sagittarius? Just because a chicken has wings doesn’t mean it can fly over the rainbow. Catch my drift? You’ll never create a silk purse out of dental floss and dead leaves.

That’s why I offer you the following advice: In the next two weeks, do your best to avoid paper tigers, red herrings, fool’s gold, fake news, Trojan horses, straw men, pink elephants, convincing pretenders, and invisible bridges. There will be a reward if you do: close encounters with shockingly beautiful honesty and authenticity that will be among your most useful blessings of 2017.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are free to reveal yourself in your full glory. For once in your life, you have cosmic clearance to ask for everything you want without apology.

This is the later you have been saving yourself for. Here comes the reward for the hard work you’ve been doing that no one has completely appreciated. If the universe has any prohibitions or inhibitions to impose, I don’t know what they are. If old karma has been preventing the influx of special dispensations and helpful X-factors, I suspect old karma has at least temporarily been neutralized.

Of all the signs of the zodiac, you Capricorns are the least likely to believe in mythical utopias like Camelot or El Dorado or Shambhala. You tend to be uberskeptical about the existence of legendary vanished riches, like the last Russian czar’s Fabergé eggs or King John’s crown jewels. Yet, if wonderlands and treasures like those really do exist, I’m betting some may soon be discovered

by Capricorn explorers. Are there unaccounted-for masterpieces by Georgia O’Keeffe in a basement somewhere? Is the score of a lost Mozart symphony tucked away in a seedy antique store? I predict your tribe will specialize in unearthing forgotten valuables, homing in on secret miracles and locating missing mother lodes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

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“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions,” Irish writer Oscar Wilde said. “I want to use them, to enjoy them and to dominate them.” In my opinion, that may be one of the most radical vows ever formulated. Is it even possible for us humans to gracefully manage our unruly flow of feelings?

What you do in the coming weeks could provide evidence that the answer to that question might be yes. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you are now in a position to learn more about this high art than ever before.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Africa’s highest mountain is Mount Kilimanjaro. Though it’s near the equator, its peak is covered year-round with glaciers. In 2001, scientists predicted global warming would melt them all by 2015. But that hasn’t happened. The ice cap is still receding slowly. It could endure for a while, even though it will eventually disappear. Let’s borrow this scenario as a metaphor for your use, Virgo. First, consider the possibility that a certain thaw in your personal sphere isn’t unfolding as quickly as you anticipated.

Second, ruminate on the likelihood that it will, however, ultimately come to pass. Third, adjust your plans accordingly.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

According to my lyrical analysis of the astrological omens, here are examples of the kinds of experiences you might encounter in the next 21 days: 1. interludes that reawaken memories of the first time you fell in love; 2. people who act like helpful, moon-drunk angels just in the nick of time; 3. healing music or provocative art that stirs a secret part of you—a sweet spot you barely had been aware of; 4. an urge arising in your curious heart to speak the words, “I invite lost and exiled beauty back into my life.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Ex-baseball player Eric DuBose was pulled over by Florida cops who spotted him driving his car erratically. They required him to submit to a few tests, hoping to determine whether he had consumed too much alcohol. “Can you recite the alphabet?” they asked. “I’m from the great state of Alabama,” DuBose replied, “and they have a different alphabet there.” I suggest, Pisces, you try similar gambits whenever you find yourself in odd interludes or tricky transitions during the coming days—which I suspect will happen more than usual. Answer the questions you want to answer rather than the ones you’re asked, for example.

Make jokes that change the subject. Use the powers of distraction and postponement. You’ll need extra slack, so seize it!

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