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Wilmington Female Filmmakers Meeting Local female cinephiles can rejoice in another installment of the bi-monthly Wilmington Female Filmmakers meeting, occurring at SEACC Action Center (317 Castle Street). The event will host a speaker, and offer workshops and projects. As well, it’s a great networking opportunity for directors, producers, screenwriters, camera operators, lighting technicians, and more. The event is free and open to any and all females interested in the film industry.

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The Carolina Pines Music Series has given way to a full-fledged festival, taking place at Satellite Bar and Lounge this Saturday and featuring Stray Local, among others.

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Live Local Live Small:

ne of my Live Local resolutions last year was to start an economics reading and study group. I failed at that plan for a variety of reasons, not the least of which was lack of proper planning and a dearth of time. Apparently, I do not have a good personality for book clubs either. As my close friends (and Jock especially) will tell you, I am loud, domineering and overly energetic in my opinions about topics that raise my passions.

“You could go ahead and put a proposed list together,” one friend ventured when I lamented my shortcomings on this point. “Then it’s half done.”

When did I start hanging out with Mary Poppins? I wondered.

But that is a good point. There is no reason not to put a list out there and see if any-

one wants to read the books, and either drop by to discuss them or begin a conversation thread in encore’s pages.

Generally we have found that successful book clubs (at least for us) do best when they announce their selections for a year at a time. Rather than me put together a reading list of books I like and agree with, in theory a book club/ study group should showcase a broad selection that looks at a topic from different and opposing sides.

Readers of this column will recognize some titles because I have discussed them previously; other titles might come as a shock. Instead of putting together a complete 12-month list, I would like to hear what our readers think should be included. I have nine already, so, please, comment on our website, on this article, to add

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in three more books for the list. Without further ado, here are my suggestions for a beginning local economics reading list:

So what would you add to the list as the last three selections? We haven’t really touched much on farming or local food within an economic system. Nor, frankly, are there many books that look at the Milton Friedman school of thought.

There are a tremendous number of fringe publications that have cropped up in the last few years about these topics. Some come at the topic from the right, others from the left. I guess part of what I find fascinating about the whole thing is that looking at the health of a local economy— and what individuals can do outside of a government-sponsored program—appeals across partisan lines. It hits right at the heart of what developing communities and looking after the people you care about is all about.

Forgive me for not getting the discussion group off the ground in real life. But, now, since we are talking about finishing the list, perhaps we could start discussing this not just on encore’s website and on its pages, but also among ourselves at dinner, coffee, brunch, and over drinks. Amazing things have come out of unexpected conversations with friends over food and beverages.

Let us hope great solutions for your household, neighborhood and our community are waiting to be discovered and developed by the great minds of our area. In the meantime, if anyone wants to discuss these books and brainstorm how we can apply their ideas locally, I am avialable and would love to get to work on it with you.

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1. “Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered,” by EF Schumacher: Originally published in 1973, it is still relevant today as it was 40 years ago—perhaps more so.

2. “Locavesting: The Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit From It,” by Amy Cortese, published by Wiley in 2011.

I bought this when it was still in hardback (it is now in paperback). Parts of it were very inspiring to me; others were mildly baffling. I think learning some basics about entrepreneurship and business management wouldn’t be a bad idea for many economics writers.

To that end...

3. “Small Business for Dummies” by Jim Schell. I think it would be an interesting exercise for the study group to put together a made-up business and spend a couple months trying to run it on paper.

4. “Inquiries Into the Nature of Slow Money: Investing as if Food, Farms, and Fertility Mattered,” by Woody Tasch, Chelsea Green Publishing 2010. Besides having the perfect ‘70s porn-star name, the author has a couple of good points and ideas, not the least of which is the observation that, for most people, the home they live in is the most important investment they will ever make in their lives. However, most of the book reads like a high-school junior’s rant/manifesto against “the man” and has little relevance in the way our financial system actually works. But it should generate some great conversation.

5. “Your Money or Your Life: Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Ind ependence: Revised and Updated for the 21st Century,” by Vicki Robin, Joe Dominguez and Monique Tilford, currently in print with Penguin, most recent edition is from 2008.

A book that has at times been my barometer and much-needed wake-up call. It is far from perfect, but nonetheless quite intriguing and well worth discussion. If people were open to it, doing the financial check-up in the book could also be a great discussion tool.

6. “Alaska” by James Michener, 1988, Random House. Surprised? Well, a novel can be a powerful way to converse on ideas. “Alaska,” like Michener’s other novels (“Hawaii,” “The Covenant,” “The Source,” “Poland,” etc.), looks at the epic, sweeping history of the area. We (the U.S.) seemed baffled by this purchase in the middle of the Civil War, and we largely ignored it for almost 100 years. What developed during that time (and the gold rush) is the closest example of what Libertarian philosophy put into practice in the U.S. actually looked like.

7. “The Moneychangers” by Upton Sinclair, looks at Wall Street speculation and panic in the early 20th century. Still, it reads like our current news coverage. You might remember Upton Sinclair from “The Jungle,” his novel about meat processing in the Chicago stockyards. He ran for governor of California on a single-issue platform: End poverty in California.

8. Arthur Hailey’s “The Moneychangers” is my final suggestion for novels. It is a similar but not identical novel set in the mid-century banking age. It looks at the introduction of personal credit cards to people’s daily lives (among other aspects of personal finance).

9. “The Gospel of Wealth”: Written at the end of the 19th century, this is Andrew Carnegie’s manifesto on wealth, accumulation and responsibility. Considering how many people’s lives are touched everyday by the projects that owe their existence to Carnegie’s money, it seems quite appropriate.

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by a necklace and music player). “After passing,” Sturkenboom explained, “the missing of intimacy” is “one aspect of the pain and grief.”

Donating for Dollars Already, healthy people can donate blood, sperm and eggs, but now the nonprofit OpenBiome offers donors $40 for bowel movements — to supply “fecal transplants” for patients with nasty C. difficile bacterial infections. (“Healthy” contents are transplanted into the infected gut via endoscope or frozen swallowed capsules so that the good bacteria drive out the antibioticresistant bad.) Over 2,000 transplant units have been shipped to 185 hospitals so far, and OpenBiome allows daily “donations” so that, with bonuses, a donor could earn $13,000 a year.

However, extensive medical questioning and stool-testing is required, and only about 4 percent of potential donors have exquisite-enough feces to qualify.

The Job of the Researcher California State University Los Angeles researcher Marc Kubasak spent about 2,500 hours (sometimes 12 hours a day) training 40 brain-damaged rats to walk on a treadmill, after sewing little vests to tether the critters, suspended, to a robotic arm. His work paid off, though, according to the February Popular Science magazine, as doctors in Poland and University College London used his procedures to help a man with a damaged spine. (In the middle of the project, Kubasak developed a rodent allergy and was forced to wear a body suit every day with a respirator.)

Ironies — U.K.’s Bedfordshire Police were searching in April for the thief who ran off without paying for his Jesus arm tattoo at the RedINC Luton studio (to go with his “Only God Can Judge

Me” inking on the other arm.) In fact, the shopkeeper also believes the man swiped the equivalent of $1,548 from a cash drawer when he was momentarily alone in the studio.

— Former Virginia state Delegate Joseph Morrissey, already scheduled for trial for submitting false documents in one case, was foiled in March qualifying for a state Senate primary because 750 of the 972 voter signatures he submitted were found to be bogus. (Morrissey was sworn in as delegate in January while wearing an ankle monitor as part of his sentence for having sex with an underage girl, but resigned to run for the Senate.)

Remembrance Technology — In March, the U.S. patent office approved Google’s application covering robot software that mimics human personalities (voice, mannerisms) using a variety of moods (happiness, fear, surprise) with a notable use that family members might employ it to continue to “interact” with a loved one after he has passed. One disquieting possibility might allow a deceased person to be directed to act in ways that the person never acted while alive.

— Entrepreneurship: (1) A curious woman, inspired by her own mother’s attachment to her unlaundered pillowcases following the death of her dad, has partnered with France’s Universite du Havre to produce a person’s bottled scent by processing old clothing. A September rollout is planned, with the probable retail price of about $600. (2) Artist Mark Sturkenboom has described plans for an even more remarkable remembrance device (if the deceased is male): a dildo that holds 21 grams of cremated ashes (accessorized, perhaps for non-sexual “cover,”

Democracy in Action Just west of Ferguson, Missouri, is Kinloch (pop. 299), where newly elected mayor Betty McCray was unable to start work on April 23 because the losing incumbent administration merely locked her out of City Hall (“impeaching” her for “voter fraud” in the April 7 election, despite St. Louis County election officials having already certified her victory). Of McCray’s two predecessors, one was once also locked out of office by police, and the other had to go to court to get his mayoral job back after admitting that he had missed child-support payments.

Suspicions Confirmed The controversial ex-Greenpeace campaigner who years later turned against the environmental group’s program walked out of an interview in March for a French documentary in which he assured viewers that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer was safe for humans.

“You can drink a whole quart of it, and it won’t hurt you,” Patrick Moore told the interviewer for Canal Plus. The interviewer then offered Moore a swig of Roundup he had on hand.

“I’d be happy to, actually,” Moore reportedly said on camera, but then quickly changed his mind. “No, I’m not an idiot.” At that point, Moore declared, the interview was “finished.”

Is This a Great Country or What?

The owner of a New York City condominium apartment that sold for $100.5 million recently received a property tax reduction of $360,000 last year — and is likely to keep receiving reductions over as many as 25 years, based on “Section 421-a” benefits the state enacted to encourage “affordable” housing in the most desirable parts of New York City.

The tax abatements are available to developers that promise to create “affordable” units in the same zones (“affordable” to families making under about $40,000 annually), but in recent years, the new “millionaire” units (with tax breaks) have outnumbered the new affordable units by about 11-to-1, according to a February New York Times report, costing the city over $1 billion a year in revenue.

A News of the Weird Classic (February 2011) David Morice, of Iowa City, Iowa, a teacher at Kirkwood Community College, was best known for a series of “Poetry Comics” until he decided (in 2010) to write 100-page poems (not prose — poems!) every day for 100 days, until he had a book totaling 10,000 pages (actually, 10,119).

The University of Iowa Libraries published the finished book online, but for some reason, also in a two-foot-high hardcopy stack. (Strangely, in a 480-word article describing Morice’s feat, the Iowa City Press-Citizen included not even a hint about any of the poems’ subject matter.)

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Pining for Local Sounds

ocal yokels are fortunate enough to be able to venture downtown each and every weekend, grab a brew, converse with friends and became enamored with the sounds of surrounding-area bands. Whether it’s Wilmington Wine, Folk’s Cafe or Costello’s, genres and venue ambiance range greatly, catering to all kinds of people. In January 2014, Anna Mann, a CFCC film student, and childhood friend Will Daube—who had just moved back to Wilmington after earning a degree in music theory at UNC-Asheville—realized there was an untapped medium to get these talented acts the exposure they deserved. Their efforts resulted in a YouTube channel, called the “Carolina Pine Music Series,” that has hosted the stylings of over 10 local artists. As the web series has grown, so has its fan base. Now, it’s evolved into a full-fledged, inaugural Carolina Pines Music Festival that will take hold of Satellite Bar and Lounge come this Saturday, May 16.

Initially, the idea came about via a discussion between Daube and Mann regarding combing their practices to create music videos. Both grew up in music-filled, hippie households, and Mann’s affinity toward film is matched by Daube’s deep-seated interest in music and photography. It wasn’t

long before the conversation mushroomed into much more, as they began to note the much-needed attention for local musicians who volunteer their time and talent around town every week.

“I don’t remember most of the conversation now, but I remember it was long—hours long,” Mann reports, “and that we couldn’t stop talking about how many amazing bands there are in Wilmington that no one really knows about. These people play in bars late at night to five or 10 people for little or no pay, but their voices can shake your soul.

We followed the styles of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, Sideshow Alley and Humboldt Sessions for the web series. The idea is that local musicians play live in locally owned businesses; we record it, and it’s on a volunteer basis. It’s all for the sake of sharing and motivating local talent.”

In February 2014 they recorded Coy in their garage and interviewed him in Mann’s backyard shed, thus catapulting the series into creation. Since, their efforts have culled a collection of performances and interviews from local acts, like Stray Local, D&D Sluggers, Randy McQuay, Emma Nelson, Eli Yetter-Bowman, L Shape Lot, and Margot Louisa Beberaggi. It started with garage or

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shed recording sessions. Eventually, it grew to showcase venues like Folk’s Cafe and The Art Factory, as well as businesses like Lady Pilot Letterpress. Poetry by Gary Gulliksen even has been thrown into the mix.

“The festival has definitely garnered attention, and I think people are genuinely interested in what we’re doing,” Mann expresses.

“We’ve never had a musician or business turn us down due to lack of interest or support, I’ll just say that. It’s been wonderful. “ It was only natural for the music series evolve into a live event. Discussions began a few months ago after Randy McQuay finished a recorded set at Folk’s Cafe.

“I leaked my festival ideas, and he immediately supported us and has been a huge part of this first run,” Mann tells. “I think support from the community has been our biggest success so far. We would not be able to do what we’re doing without a lot of help and people are very willing to take part.”

McQuay’s interest in musicianship spans back to when he was a kid. Whether it was singing along to songs or trying his hand at any and all instruments, or joining the perscurssion section of the school band when he was 13, his success is long in the making. In fact, he’s even worked with famed bluesman Lee Oskar and was invited to teach harmonica lessons on his website (www.leeoskarquickguide.com).

Similarly, he reached out to Pete and Kate Farmer (of www.footdrums.com) after he used their Farmer Deluxe Footdrum with Phonoptic Media at LowTide Studios. Since, they’ve had a back-and-forth regarding products, promotion and potentially having the Farmers sell their drums here in Wilmington. As well, he’s shared the stage with artists like JJ Grey, Tim Reynolds, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Digital Underground, Corey Smith, and Bob Margolin over the years.

Most recently, McQuay won the 2015 International Blues Challange as a solo/duo performer. Aside from his upcoming gig with the Carolina Pine Music Festival, other projects slated for 2015 include touring around 20 states at various festivals and venues.

“I will be performing aboard The Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise in October,” he divulges. “I recently released ‘Solo,’ my debut solo album apart from RootSoul Project.”

The self-produced album was engineered by Tommy Brothers in Wilmington and Brandon Henegar in Nashville, TN. “Solo” was released on CDbaby.com on March 20. Later, it made its way to iTunes on March 27.

“Currently, I am working on a 30-song acoustic-blues album, featuring new originals and some traditional material,” McQuay continues. “This may possibly be released on one of a few interested blues labels.”

McQuay became involved with Carolina Pines after encountering Mann at Duck and Dive Pub. There, she asked if he would be interested in being part of the series.

“I loved the idea,” McQuay says. “After shooting my song, we shared ideas and immediately started working on bringing the idea [of

a festival] to fruition. I kind of figured that many of the musicians would be willing to play as Carolina Pine had already rendered some favors around town. The folks behind ‘The Pine’ are a bunch of active go-getters that take pride in their craft as well as their community.”

McQuay most looks forward to the diversity of the festival. He enthuses that a stellar lineup will be in tow at Satellite Bar and Lounge.

Among the other performers will be Americana outfit Stray Local. The band became involved after seeing an application for the music series.

The series’ goals of connecting artists to a local fan base immediately spoke to Stray Local’s sensibilities as an up-and-coming act. They performed for the series in June 2014.

“We were fairly new as a band when we began working with Carolina Pine and did not have very many quality YouTube videos,” Hannah Lomas, vocalist, mandolin player and keyboardist for Stray Local, says. “We were very grateful to have the high-quality video the series produced and used it to help secure potential shows by posting it in our electronic press kit.”

Filled out by vocalist, guitar and banjo player Jamie Rowen and percussion and washtub bass player Nick Simon, Stray Local has an upcoming new album, “Lonesome Road,” set to drop in July. The recording was created in Wilmington’s Hourglass Studios, and a sneak peek of a song from the album, “Cripple Creek,” can be seen during their Carolina Pines performance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYY4_ qCsFnI). In the coming months, they’ll continue touring the East Coast, but first they’ll make an appearance at the upcoming festival.

“We are excited to hear and meet other bands that have been a part of the series,” Lomas says. “We love festivals like this, because it is a time when fans are exposed to so many new bands. They come in support of one band and leave being a fan of many more. It will be a great night for bands and fans alike. This, I believe, was the mission of the Carolina Pine Music Series all along.”

The Carolina Pine Music Festival will begin at noon on May 16. Folks 21 and older can get in for $5; those under 21 will be admitted for $7.

The lineup also includes Taqasim Tribe, Margot in the Night Box, Astro Cowboy, Elli Yetter-Bowman, The Umphs, Chris Frisina, Max Levy and the Hawaiian Shirts.

Musicians and poets looking to become a part of the online series can e-mail carolina.pine. productions@gmail.com or send a message to their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Caro linaPineMusicSeries?fref=ts).

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A preview of events across town this week Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

2015 waterfront Music Series

Pool Night (10pm; Free) —Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

EVERY Sunday from 4 – 8pm

Thursday, May 14

may 17th : overtyme

Grenaldo Frazier (6:30pm; $12; jazz) —Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

may 24th : mark roberts

Story Telling Through Music: Traditional Latin American Works for Flute and Guitar (6:30 pm; $5-$10) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.

may 31 : machine gun st

4 marina st • wrightsville beach

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

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Nicole Thompson (7pm; $3; classical) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379

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Jenny Pearson (9pm; acoustic) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

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Jazzy Jam Open Mic (9pm; Free) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St. Tarot Thursdays & Electroswing DJ’s (All Day; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Friday, May 15 Books, Beer, & james jarvis (3pm; Free; jazz) —Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. Kip Moore (6pm; $37.50-$42.50) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr. ‘Shine (6pm; Free; Americana) —Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd. Two of a Kind (7pm; Free; acoustic pop & rock) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED: Irish flute player Hanz Araki, singer Colleen Raney, and guitarist Owen

Marshall take the stage at Ted’s Fun on the River this Friday, May 15. Photo by Jilly Lancaster.

Wednesday, May 13 Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free; classical guitar) —CAM Cafe, 3201 South 17 St. Amani Smith (5:30pm; Free) —Occasions Event Center, 404 Village Road Northeast james jarvis (6pm; Free; jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F Tony Barnes (6pm; Free; country) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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

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

Mike Blair and the Stonewalls DUO SHOW (7:30pm; Free) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St. PSL Presents (8pm; $5) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. Birthday and Nutt Street Improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Comedy at Calico (9pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wes Hunter & Fred Slayer (9pm; Free; covers) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd. TAUK & Groove Fetish (9pm; $12-$15; funk) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St. Localtopia (9:30pm; $5) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

Hanz Araki, Colleen Raney, Owen Marshall (7pm; $15; traditional ) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Rob Ronner (7pm; Free; Southern Rock) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. Open Wire, Osara, Bridge to Breakdown, & Kiss the Curse (8pm; $5-$15; rock) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd. Taqasim Tribe (8pm; Free; world/acoustic) —Fermental, 7250 Market St. Sean Donnelly (8pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Live Music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St. The Apache Relay (9pm; $10-$15; indie roots) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St. Incredibly Tall People (9pm; reggae) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Open-Mic Night (9pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. The Honeycutters w/Massive Grass (9:30pm; $7$10; bluegrass)

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—Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Snack Cracker (9:30pm; $5; rock) —Patch’s Pub, 6213 Market Street, Suite D Lynne and the Waves (10pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Southern Trouble (10pm; Free; country/rock) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. The Fustics (10:30pm; Free; Americana) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St. Dennis Brinson & Kyle Lindley (11pm; Free; Songwriters) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. UNCW Department of Music Community Music Academy recital (4pm; Free) —UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

W I N N E R

Overtyme (4pm; Free; rock ‘n’ roll) —Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St.

Wrightsville Beach, NC

The Central Park Band (5pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave. Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; singer/songwriter) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. Open Mic Night (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Monday, May 18

LIVE MUSIC 7–10PM FRI.

may 15 SAT.

May 16

Show Up & Sing Flash Mob Pop up Chorus (All Day; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

May 23

Drum Circle and Dance with Ron & Eric (7pm; Free) —Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 122 Princess St.

Brother Grey (7pm; $6-$15; rock) —Cardinal Bands and Billiards, 5216 Carolina Beach Rd.

comedy bingo (7pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Johnny (7pm; Free; acoustic) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Trivia With Sherri “So Very” (7:30 pm; Free) —Carolina Ale House Wilmington, 317-C College Rd.

Jim Nelson (7pm; $3; blues) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave.

Kim Dicso Vittles Food Truck! (8pm; Free; folk) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Upstarts & Rogues (8pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.

DJ Riz (9:30pm) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

Sean Donnelly (8pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Wednesday, May 20

Pale Blue (8:30pm; blues) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free; classical guitar) —CAM Cafe, 3201 South 17 St.

Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.

James JArvis (6pm; Free; jazz) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

Snake Malone & The Black Cat Bone (9pm; Free; Blues) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Tyler Mckaig (10pm; singer/songwriter) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St. Chasing Opal (10pm; Free; folk) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St. Heather Rogers (10pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. Steven Compton (10pm; folk) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. David Dixon Trio, Medicated Sunshine (10pm; rock/blues) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. Southern Trouble (10pm; Free; country/rock) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Jack Jack 180 (10pm; Free; eclectic covers) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd. Late Fear with Wills Maxwell (11:45pm; $5) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Sunday, May 17 ‘Bach To The Future’ presented by The Wilmington Choral Society (4pm; $10)

Acoustic

mikeDance o'donnell & Classic

Carolina Pine Music Series (noon; $5-$7) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Comedy Show (7pm; $20) —Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St.

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EVERY Wednesday & Friday from 6-9pm

Acoustic Pop & Rock

lunar tide Eclectic & Hip

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

Live Piano with Daniel Veit (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

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Saturday, May 16

Girls’ Choir of Wilmington (5pm) —Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 4501 Wrightsville Ave.

2015 Beachside Music Series

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS EVERY THURS. 6-9PM

May 13th - Tony Barnes May 15th - Rob Ronner May 20th - Mykel Barbee

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

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

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

Tim Koehler (7pm; Free; singer/songwriter) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Vinyl Tap: A Vinyl Record Meetup (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Lake Street Dive, The Congress (9pm; $20-$25; jazz/soul) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.

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8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! • $250 yuengling drafts

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Chris James (9pm; Free; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

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Wes Hunter & Fred Slayer (9pm; Free; cover) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.

BREAKFAST BUFFET

Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. Pool Night (10pm; Free) —Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

Sunday

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9:00 A.m.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 BLOODY MARY’S AND MIMOSA’S 1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607

www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR Friday Monday DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Select Appetizers halfMONDAY off $ 4 Cosmopolitan $ 2 Big Domestic Draft Beers $550 Watermelon Martini $ 95 22oz. Domestic Draft ALL DAY 4 RJ's Coffee $ 3 Sam Adams and Blue $5 Pizzas Moon Seasonal Bottles Tuesday TUESDAY 1/2 off Select Bottles Saturday LIVE JAzz IN THE BAR of Wine $ $ 6 All Half Price Bottles of Southern Wine Shiners 5 Absolut Dreams $ 50 $ Blue$2Moon Draft 3 NC Brewed Bottles • Pacifico Absolut Dream $$5503-22oz 2 Select Domestic Bottles Wednesday WEDNESDAY Sunday 1/2 offMiller Nachos Light Pints $150$ Coronoa/ $ 50 5 All$2Flat 50 Breads 1 Domestic Pints Lite Bottles Corona $ 50 $4 Bloody$ Marys 2 Corona/Corona Lt. Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 Pints $ 50 $ 50 1 Domestic 4 Frozen Margarita $ 5 White Russians THURSDAY (pick your flavor) Thursday www.RuckerJohns.com $ 50 2 Red Stripe for Bottles $ 50 daily specials, music and 2 Fat Tire Bottles $ 50 2 Fat Tire Bottles upcoming events $ 50 2 Flying Dog IPA 1/2 off ALL Red WineFRIDAY5564 Carolina $ 50 Glasses Cosmos $4, 007 Beach 3 Road

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SENSORY OVERLOAD: Dubbed an acronym standing for multi-sensory aesthetic experience, Norfolk, VA, rockers Mae will come to Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC, on May 15. Courtesy photo.

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TAUK THE APACHE RELAY ASAP! WRESTLING (EARLY SHOW) SIGNAL FIRE SOUNDSYSTEM LAKE STREET DIVE THE ALSMOST KINGS W/ FAILURE ANTHEM FOAM DROP JERRY GARCIA BAND COVER BAND J RODDY WALSTON AND THE BUSINESS AGAINST THEIR WILL THE MOVEMENT ALLEN STONE AMERICAN AQUARIUM TYCHO

MAY.15 THE APACHE RELAY JUN.18 JUN.19 JUN.20 JUN.26 JUL.1 JUL.17 JUL.18

COWBOY MOUTH UNKNOWN HINSON MACHINE FUNK (WIDESPREAD TRIBUTE) BADFISH (A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME) PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG MATISYAHU MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK / THE SPILL CANVAS JUL.22 SMASH MOUTH AUG.9 BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME AUG.14 COLLIE BUDDZ AUG.16 DOWN AUG.26 CITIZEN COPE SEP.8 GWAR / BUTCHER BABIES / BATTLECROSS SEP.19 THE WOMBATS

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus stREET, raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 5/14: Rubblebucket 5/15: Tab Benoit 5/16: Whitey Morgan & the 78’s 5/17: Haven House Battle of the Bands 5/19: Apocalyptica ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 5/13: Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls 5/15: Embracer; Moonshine Bandits 5/16: Mindjakked NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 5/14: Ani DiFranco, That 1 Guy 5/15: Suzy Bogguss 5/16: Reverb Fest 5/19: Lake Street Dive THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 5/13: Ani DiFranco, That 1 Guy 5/14: Marc Maron 5/15: Trial By Fire 5/16: Martin Sexton, Marty O’Reilly 5/19: Scott Bradlee & Postmodern Jukebox 5/20: Rubblebucket HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 Hwy. 17 sOUTH, myrtle beach, sc (843) 272-3000 5/14: Zoso 5/15: David Allan Coe

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MAY.22 THE ALMOST KINGS

NORTH CHARLESTON PAC/COLISEUM 5001 Coliseum dr., n. charleston, sc (843) 529-5000 5/19: Beck

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 5/15-17: Instro Summit 5/15: Mae, All Get Out, Mike Mains & the Branches AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 South Tryon STREET, Charlotte, NC (704) 377-6874 5/20: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 regency pkwy, cary, nc (919) 462-2052 5/13: Tea Cup Gin

RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 S. MCDOWELL ST. e., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 5/15: NEEDTOBREATHE THE FILLMORE 1000 Seaboard stREET, charlotte, NC (704) 549-5555 5/13: Nightwish 5/16: Nico & Vinz 5/17: Jana Kramer & Kelsea Ballerini 5/19: Ministry, The Sixxis TWC MUSIC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK

3801 ROCK QUARRY rd., Raleigh, nc (919) 831-6400 5/16: Brad Paisley GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. Lee St. Greensboro, NC (336) 373-7400 5/14: Boston FAMILY CIRCLE MAGAZINE STADIUM 161 SEVEN FARMS DR., CHARLESTON, SC 800-677-2293 5/16: Boston

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Community Collaging:

arts > art

Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival invites festival-goers to get hands-on By: Josephine Butler

T

he Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival had humble beginnings. What started as a “Big Block Print Party” four years ago has evolved into an all-day event hosted by the Island Arts and Culture Alliance (IACA).

More than 100 local artists, musical performances and opportunities for festival-goers to get hands-on with community art projects is slated to take place this weekend.

“The idea for the festival came from getting the public involved in local artists’ creative processes,” says Christine Higgins, festival organizer and founding member of IACA. “The island has been known as a family beach and charming beach town, but it is also home to many artists. We want to give residents and visitors a greater understanding and appreciation for the many forms of art.”

In addition to visual artists, the festival will feature a culinary arts tent. Here, cooking demonstrations and educational programs will be led by local chefs, restaurants and shops.

Local favorites include Uncle Vinny’s Pizzeria,

which will show bystanders the proper way to throw a pizza pie.

Sweet Morning Farm will teach others how to make artisan bread in five minutes.

“We want the festival to be different from the many festivals we have in the region and to highlight the arts in its many different forms,” Higgins explains.

The festival also will feature a robust schedule of performances, including up-and-coming blues singer Chaquis Maliq, Beaches and Boots line dancers, Cape Fear Dance Studio, and more.

The flagship event and fundraiser for IACA, the nonprofit, community-based organization’s mission is to enhance quality of life on Pleasure Island. They aim to raise awareness, understanding and appreciation of the literary, visual and performing arts.

“We want to make the island a destination for people to come

BEACH LIFE: Ann Krier will be one of many local artists showing her latest works, including “Pelican” (mixedmedia collage, 8 x 8), at Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival this Saturday. Courtesy photo

meet our artists—the sculptors, musicians, painters, chefs, writers and silversmiths—and enjoy their works,” Higgins notes. “Along with many returning artists this year, we have some amazing new artists joining us.”

Art vendors will showcase fine art and crafts, including large whirligig sculptures and pottery by Denise Bramley, who will be throwing pots on her wheel, too. Young emerging artist Maxwell Reinbachs, a student at Eugene Ashley High School, will be on hand, as will Lynette Ashby and Ann Krier. The locally known mixed-media artists will lead a community-made art project. Participants will use paper, magazine cutouts, found objects, and their own drawings and paintings to create a collage representative of each letter of the alphabet.

“Lynette Ashby and Ann Krier have such a gift,” Higgins shares. “They are able to show people how bits of paper and found objects can transform into beautiful works of art.”

Krier is self-taught, and began pursuing collage art after penning two crafting books and having many of her designs published in magazines. “I think the festival is a great showcase for artists to share the ‘how-tos’ of what we do,” Krier adds. “It also creates a situation where the artist can interact with the community, and receive feedback and new ideas.”

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Her works often are described as whimsical and colorful. She looks forward to demonstrating the developmental fortitude it takes to see through every step of her art’s creation.

“I love the process and the experimentation that takes place during a work,” Krier explains.

“Many times, people will not truly understand the value of a piece as it relates to the artist’s time and materials. Take paper collage, for example. When they see the prep work, under painting, the cutting, the tearing and planning that takes place, then they will see how much energy goes into every finished piece.”

Ashby, too, acknowledges the importance of the festival to the Carolina Beach community. After pursuing acting and jewelry design for 20 years, she decided to challenge herself to work in two dimensions.

Her collages are inspired by the beauty of surrounding coastal life.

“The island is a constant source for ideas, and not just the ocean,” she explains. “I see deer, raccoons, turtles, and foxes in my yard.

The festival gives people a chance to be creative and hopefully discover, like I did, that art is a wonderful way to spend your time and to record your history.”

Part of that history will be the completed community-made collage, which will be auctioned off in October by IACA. Proceeds from the sale of the piece and from the festival will support practicing artists and local art organizations. It also will encourage economic development through the arts in Pleasure Island and the surrounding communities.

“The festival is an opportunity for a lot of us who are members of the island’s creative class to market our items,” Ashby says. “Each item is unique and made with love, and every purchase will support the local arts community.”

DETAILS:

Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival May 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Carolina Beach Along Cape Fear Boulevard www.cbstreetartsfestival.org

Artfuel.inc

2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343 5233

Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 41, featuring Candy Pegram, Aaron Collier, Eli Thompson, Brian Mergenthaler, and Sarah Collier on May 16, at 7 p.m. Live music from Sai Collins, and refreshments served.

Show hangs for eight weeks.

ArtExposure!

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

The second Saturday in June will be another "Art In Action" afternoon starting at Noon.

We will offer an opportunity for artists to draw or paint from a live model. There is no charge, but there will be a tip jar for the model. Artists will be at work either working from the model or working/demonstrating their craft. There will be a walk-in class offered exploring mixed media and collage from 11am-1pm. Cost is $35 with all supplies included. Join us for a

fun day of art!

Summer camps for children ages 7-11 begin July 8th. The camps run for four days from 10am-Noon. www.artexposure50.com.

New Elements Gallery

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

Celebrating 30 years, New Elements presents late, world-reknowned artist Dorothy Gillespie's creative process. Known for her sitespecific aluminum sculptures like Thalian Hall's 40-foot "Colorfall," New Elements is now showing Gillespie's Rhaposody Series; six, never before exhibited, pastel sketches. An incredibly prolific artist and a trail blazer for women in the arts, Gillespie's pastel sketches will remain on view until June 20, 2015.

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

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy

Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

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

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

ing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level Tues.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Sat., noon-5:30pm 910-362-7431

Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present the 2015 Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Exhibition. CCCG was founded in Wilmington, North Carolina in 2007. The CCCG is led by President Hiroshi Sueyoshi and comprises 100 members from both North and South Carolina. The CCCG wishes to impart a sense of dedication and passion for ceramic arts and to present the diversity of work crafted by active guild members. The gallery will hold a Fourth Friday opening reception on May 22nd from 6-9pm. An additional Fourth Friday closing reception will be held on June 26th from 6-9pm. Admission is free and open to the public; complimentary refreshments provided. For additional inquiries, contact Sarah Rushing at srushing278@ mail.cfcc.edu.

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Flying Into the Nest:

arts > theatre

Stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s work stands the test of time By: Gwenyfar Rohler

R

andle P. McMurphy has a singular hold on the public imagination.

Few characters have inspired such a devoted following from actors and audiences across generations. The protagonist of Ken Kesey’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoos’ Nest” speaks to something deep in the American psyche that is hard to put a finger on. Still, it is infinitely alluring. Kirk Douglas and Gary Sinise have played McMurphy onstage in Dale Wasserman’s adaptation, and of course, Jack Nicholson immortalized him on film. In Big Dawg Productions’ current offering at the Cape Fear Playhouse, Hal Cosec takes on the challenge of this character and his legacy.

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is the masterpiece of counter-culture icon Ken Kesey. It began as a novel in 1962 and was immediately optioned for a stage adaptation that premiered on Broadway the following year. Set at a state mental hospital in a ward run like a psychological prison camp by the

truly sadistic Nurse Ratched (Deb Bowen), life has a predictable rhythm for the inmates until the arrival of Randle P. McMurphy. McMurphy is a complicated man: both decorated war hero with a dishonorable discharge, convicted felon who has gamed the system to get off the work farm and into a cushy stint at the psych ward for the rest of his sentence ... or is he really insane? Though we might notever answer the question, we are certain he is all man—and completely human in ways that many of us (and the other characters) are not.

McMurphy’s great vitality sweeps into the frightened and reluctant lives of the ward’s patients: Billy Bibbit (Kenny Rosander), a terrified, stuttering young man with various Oedipal problems; Martini (Jim Bowling), hallucinator extraordinaire; Ruckley (Dave Bollinger), a lobotomy patient; Dale Harding (Anthony Lawson), former defacto leader of the ward; the deaf mute Chief Bromden (Charles Auten); Scanlon (Paul Pittenger), a would-be bomb maker; and Scanlon’s buddy, Cheswick (Charles Calhoun). The bulk of the story unfolds through the interactions of

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this core group and their tormentor, Nurse Ratched. She has a special kind of sadism, the kind that smiles at you and tells you she cares about you. She’s convincing as your only real friend, no matter how awful her actions are. Bowen can make audiences squirm in her seat she is so insidious. McMurphy can’t fathom that the group willingly subjects themselves to her. It’s the old question of, “How can they outnumber her and still submit to this treatment?” As their battle of wills ratchets up, Cosec’s charm stands out in stark contrast to his adversary, whose spine stiffens and mouth flattens out into a thin line of displeasure.

It’s an insane asylum, so in theory anything and everything goes. Each of the characters also represent different aspects of the human psyche, both functioning and dysfunctioning.

Charles Auten’s rendition of Chief Bromden is straight out of Stephen King and flat-out gave me nightmares. Bromden narrated the book, and for the play he still provides guidance between the scenes. Blessed with a big personality and a fearless nature, Auten can play comedy on a grand scale, and he can command the focus and power of a scene with no trouble. But to be the shy, retiring guy who believes himself to be too weak to do anything? That’s a stretch—and Auten brings the audience along on a ride that is bizarre, frightening and, by the end, completely organic.

Jim Bowling’s Martini is fabulously uncontrolled and over the top. He enacts each scene with an almost cartoon level of animation to his facial features and constant nonverbal efforts with other patients and the audience.

One of the key aspects to the novel and the film was that the hospital orderlies were African American, which explored the parallels of social shunning both inside and outside of the institution. Remember: This was the ‘50s and ‘60s, when struggles of race permeated all aspects of existence. It is certainly not to say it doesn’t exist today, but in a different way. The director, JR Rodriguez, has made these two characters symbols of something else, by removing the dynamic of race and class. With this production the roles of the orderlies (Casey Mills, Jake Huber and Craig Myers) become much more about what humans will do in groups and where lines of personal responsibility are drawn. When we first see Mills and Huber, they’re pretty callous and show off their petty positions of power by small and large acts of torment against the inmates. But as McMurphy chips away at the façade of Nurse Ratched and her dominion,

the subtle but genuine shifts of comprehension and remorse appear. They have become our own journey through elementary school as we learned the tenants of character: It’s not what you do when someone is watching that matters, but what you do when no one is watching.

Dr. Spivey (Bradley Coxe) does a marvelous job of hiding his nose in his notes and not seeing what he doesn’t want to see. He is visibly cowed by Ratched, and on the few occasions he overrides her, it takes a visible toll upon him. Anna Gamel as Candy Starr, McMurphy’s hooker girlfriend, turns in a performance as possibly the classiest hooker to appear onstage in awhile. The bubbling ray of sunshine she brings with her, even on the darkest night, reminds us (along with the other New Testament imagery) that the Magdalene was a fallen woman. The earthly joys she brings with her are all the more therapeutic because of the kindness and happiness with which she infuses everything. Many scholars have argued about the rebel Christlike nature of McMurphy and his journey for the inhabitants of the ward. Combined with Cosec’s radiant blonde hair and wining smile, one could argue that Rodriguez hit upon a beautiful rebel with this casting choice.

Aaron Willings’ set comes complete with awful linoleum tile, a nurse’s station and locked windows that become more creepy by the slightly nauseating green lights with which Dallas Lafon bathes the stage. The subtlety of it all would make any free person recoil in fear of being admitted.

“Cuckoo’s Nest” remains an important moment of reflection on American society: literally holding up a mirror to us as individuals and as members of a group. Right now we are confronted with some truly painful questions about where the lines of personal and group responsibility are drawn. Though set in the 1950s and written more than half a century ago, the questions McMurphy and Kesey are asking are just as pressing today.

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Tickets: $16-$22 www.bigdawgproductions.org

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arts > theatre

Victorian farce ‘Box and Cox’ opens at renovated studio theatre By: Shea Carver

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fast-paced farce will grasp the audience’s attention pretty quickly when done well. The Victorian-aged hit “Box and Cox” by John Maddison Morton has stood the test of time. Based on the French vaudelviillan one-act, “Frisette,” which was produced in Paris in 1846, the show pits two men against each other in an “Odd Couple”-like fashion.

Benjamin Box and William Cox are unsuspecting roommates who, unbeknownst to them, rent out the same apartment. Behind the double tenatry is landlady Mrs. Bouncer, who’s just trying to make a buck. Box works in the newspaper industry by night, while Cox works at a hat shop during the day. As one exits upon the other’s entrance, they often pass each other in the hallway.

Suspicious oddities, like their candle’s wax lessening or sugar disappearing while no one’s at home, has them questioning whether Mrs. Bouncer is to blame. However, a chance encounter during Cox’s holiday from work turns the show on its axis and provides a set up of comedic proportions.

Presented this weekend at Thalian Hall’s newly renovated Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre (the studio theatre upstairs from the main stage), Thalian’s executive director (and former Mr. Cox) Tony Rivenbark is directing the show.

Recent upgrades to the theatre include new stadium seating, aisle lights, handrails, a new floor, digital film projection, and a new LED lighting system. “The 90-seat theatre is perfect for smaller-scale productions and a great venue for film,” Rivenbark says. “We call it a ‘boutique theatre.’”

Rivebark showcased its new digs over the last two weekends with Suellen Yates, as they performed “Love Letters.” He continues taking to the stage, only this time behind the scenes as director of “Box and Cox,” which he and Yates acted in years prior.

“The set is the same one I designed for my first production in 1980,” Rivenbark says.

“The set has been saved and is refreshed for each production. It has become part of the archives of Thalian Hall, which is only fitting because it was presented on the Thalian Hall stage when the theater first opened in 1858. I have played it on the main stage of Thalian Hall, in the Studio Theatre, at Bessie’s, Front Street News, the Cape Fear Museum, and the Blockade Runner hotel. It will work most anywhere.”

Having debuted in London in 1897, the language of “Box and Cox” provides a slew of

BOXING chaos: (L. to r.) Paul Teal, Caitlin Becka and Shane Fernando will perform in the Victorian-aged ‘Box and Cox’ this weekend and next at Thalian Hall’s newly renovated studio theatre. Courtesy photo

19th-century verbiage that are keeping its performers on their toes. “The script’s language is definitely a fun challenge!” Shane Fernando, who plays Cox, says. “There is great comedy in the spoken word in the piece; it is full of 19th century tongue-twisting stylized phrases. Getting them just so and memorized has been an interesting journey. Oddly enough, I am finding phrases and words such as ‘affect a singularity,’ ‘effluvia,’ ‘confound it,’ and others entering my daily vocabulary.”

The show is basically one scene of spunktified wit. It’s well crafted with staccatic dialogue.

“The play is like a dance with constantly changing rhythms,” Rivenbark says. “I feel like I am directing a snappy little symphony.”

The show has in fact been done as a comic opera, “Cox and Box; or The Long-Lost Brothers” (libretto by F. C. Burnand and music by Arthur Sullivan). Yet, this weekend’s debut is the original version. Fernando equates much of its writing to that of a modern TV sitcom.

“It’s rather striking, considering it was written in 1847,” he says, “with two men quarrelling nonsensically [about] the placement of a box of matches or who receives the estate of their intended wife, who had purportedly passed on. It is great fun!”

Despite its laughability, Fernando’s character comes with an underlying current of common human nuances. Folks will find basic needs of human nature brought to the forefrontat: to be loved, to escape parts of life that are weighed by entanglement, to be right, to live safely and

comfortably at home, and to have a life of integrity and independence.

“Cox is a character who is a great deal of fun,” Fernando says. He is playful, a snob, prissy, and has a short fuse— almost in a sense, Niles Crane-like from ‘Frasier.’”

Mr. Cox’s fueding half, Mr. Box, will be played by Paul Teal. Mrs. Bouncer will be brought to life by Caitlin Becka.

“Mrs Bouncer is the master manipulator in this story,” Becka tells. “She has very high maintenance lodgers in Box and Cox, but I think she really has a fondness for them

for the ruse she molds. Despite having “a heart of gold,” according to Becka, she’s also at the heart of the chaos that ensues.

“My favorite scene is between Box and Cox when they first discover one another,” Becka tells. “It is so absurd, and Paul and Shane truly commit. I guffaw during every rehearsal.”

“Their chemistry together is what makes the whole show such a joy,” Rivenbark agrees.

“Box and Cox” opens Friday and runs two weekends only. Tickets are $15.

DETAILS: Box and Cox

May 15-17, 23-25, Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Tickets: $15 Thalian Hall’s Ruth and Becky Stein Theatre, 310 Chesnut St. and their antics.”

910-632-2285 Becka attributes her character’s relevance to her quick-thinking and hard-work, even if it’s www.thalianhall.org

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Age of the Same:

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ is a redundant sequel

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By: Anghus

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vengers: Age of Ultron” suffers the same fate as many other sequels.

It’s a movie hellbent on trying to outdo the original, by cranking up everything a notch. It’s bigger, louder and packed to the brim with new characters fighting for screen time. However, when it comes to the plot: The movie is almost a carbon copy of the original. Remember that awesome tracking shot through New York City in the epic third act? It’s recreated in the opening scene. Did you enjoy the Avengers fighting anonymous, personalityfree legions? Did you enjoy watching cities being leveled or fights that take place on busy streets that use cars as projectiles? Did you like the Avengers not trusting one another?

The entire first movie was about the characters coming together, looking past their egos and differences, and uniting to fight for the common good. In order to make that happen, the Avengers have to be torn apart so Joss Whedon can rebuild the group for the finale— wherein they talk about the importance of “togetherness.” It’s a concept that ultimately was forgotten after they saved the world from Loki. “Age of Ultron” steers audiences right back into familiar territory. This time the team of heroes is pitted against a super robot out to destroy the world (because...well, because if there wasn’t some menace, there wouldn’t be much of a point to any of this, would there?).

Whedon is a writer known for his distinct type of dialogue. Much like Aaron Sorkin, there’s a cadence and style to his writing that many enjoy. Disbelief was suspended by the rapid-fire dialogue that came from every character’s gaping maw. In addition, every scene has the same basic breakdown, which goes like this: Introduce the situation, build tension, resolve with joke and/or pun.

This is the structure of a television writer. It comes from the clicked keys of someone crafting 6-to-8 minute segments that are broken up by commercial breaks. “Age of Ultron” has the structure of a “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” episode. It might be fine for “The Scoobies,” but it feels a little hackneyed for Earth’s mightiest mortals. I understand why Tony Stark is cracking wise; it’s what he does. It’s his defense mechanism; he’s a motor-mouth with a machine head. But why is Hawkeye cutting it up? Or Quicksilver? Even the robots are hamming it up.

There are a few times during “Age of Ultron” when I audibly groaned. The first moment was when Ultron uttered something about not being able to throw up. The Vision makes a quip about not being born yesterday. Ultron yucks it up almost every time he’s onscreen, which

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Not Marveling at marvel: “Avengers: Age of Ultron” has lots of action, but the dialogue and feel of a stretched-out TV show. Courtesy photo.

greatly devalues his threatening presence. I try not to geek out when writing about comicbook movies, but why on Earth is Ultron making jokes? Stark and Banner created Ultron in 48 hours. Apparently, at least half of that was spent uploading Russell Brand comedy specials. No, that can’t be right: Russell Brand is occasionally amusing.

I’ve seen more effort put into ordering dinner at McDonalds than creating the world’s most superior in artificial intelligence. Tony Stark decides to create Ultron after seeing a horrific vision of the defeated Avengers. He goes back to his lab and decides it’s time to put a suit of armor around the whole world, which kind of contradicts the end of “Iron Man 3” (You know: when Stark blows up the 50 suits of supercool armor he developed). Right before he gets the arc reactor out of his chest, does he decide he needs to find something new to inspire him?

I could probably get behind the idea that Tony seeing his friends at death’s door might have shaken him to his core and returned him to the work he had been doing. However, even after Ultron comes to life and ruins everything, he doubles down with The Vision and delivers his “we’re mad scientists” speech to Bruce. His motivations change so frequently. He’s barely even a character; instead, an excuse to push the plot forward.

The cheapest and laziest way to get superheroes to fight one another is to introduce a mind-control gimmick. This gimmick came in the form of Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch, who only seems to exist to unravel all the goodwill built up after the original “Avengers.” With all the history of the comics and the characters at their disposal, couldn’t they find a plot that didn’t involve enchanted mind control? That’s two movies in a row. I felt the same way in “Iron Man 2” when they rolled out another armored

bad guy. Surely, with Marvel’s rich background and decades of great comics they could have gone another way—especially considering the only reason that plot is used is so that the Avengers will once again start beating the hell out each other.

“Avengers: Age of Ultron” isn’t a bad movie, but I’m reluctant to call it good. It’s just the same: lots of action, very little character development. I realize these movies are giant crowd-pleasing endeavors that have to appeal to a very broad audience; still, it’s disappointing because I’m getting the exact same movie as the first.

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

American BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every 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 LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

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

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

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

Elijah’s

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

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

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

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

East oceanfront dining at blockade runner

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

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

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

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

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

eternal sunshine cafÉ

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

Halligan's pub

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

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

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because 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

The little dipper

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

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

Ogden Tap Room

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

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

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

pine valley market

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

Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can

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

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

The trolly stop

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

Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), allbeef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

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

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

Asian BIG THAI II

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

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

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

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

hibachi to go

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

for only $0.99!

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

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

sines in each region. Meals are prepared by all generations coming together in the kitchen. Recipes are passed on this way through the generations so that the food you are tasting today is influenced by the knowledge of the past.

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

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

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

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!

szechuan 132

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

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair.

We also serve everything from sushi to traditional Chinese dishes, a plethora of curries to Pad Thai, hibachi and teriyaki dishes, and more. Come give us a try where you will find nothing in the freezer but the ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

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

southern thai

thai spice

Our menu is centered around authentic Thai cuisine and features traditional dishes as well as chef-inspired dishes. We always deliver authentic Thai cuisine mixed with southern hospitality. Thailand can be culturally divided into 4 main regions: North, North Central, Central & South. The diverse topography and cultures lend their way to creating unique cui-

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

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.

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

Dinner Theatre theatrenow

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

Hours vary.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington and Greater Wilmington

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

gREEK The greeks

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

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

Healthy CLEAN EATZ cafÉ

This café is your one stop shop to start living a healthy lifestyle. Everything on the menu is under 500 calories and 10 grams of fat unless you order otherwise. The café offers dine in, carryout, or get an entire weeks worth of meals by signing up for our weekly prepackaged meal service. We also do customized food prep to fit anyone's diet needs. Stop by Clean Eatz today to start a new you. You only have one life, Make it count!

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

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

Indian KABOB AND GRILL

Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington's only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries. Kabobs are baked to perfection in our "tandoor" clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offering a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and herbs. We also serve vegan and gluten-free items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood. Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a full-service bar and are open seven days a week. We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. Live music and dance every Saturday. Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch Sunday through Saturday 11am-3pm. Dinner Sunday through Thursday 5-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5-10:30pm.

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

tandoori bites

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices.

Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger.

Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

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

Italian eddie romanelli's

Eddie Romanelli’s is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South/Leland ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

siena trattoria

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

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

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

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Slice of life

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

a taste of italy

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

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

Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

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

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

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

Latin American CEVICHE'S

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

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

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

san juan CafÉ

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto

Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

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

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

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

Mexican la costa mexican restaurant

With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef's specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa's pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

San Felipe mexican restaurant

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

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

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

Organic LOVEY’S natural foods & CafÉ

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

Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with

fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

whole foods market

the pilot house

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group.

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

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

Seafood CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

Dock Street oyster bar

Crystal Pier

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

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

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

SHUCKIN' SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar 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

topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back to Tropical Smoothie Café again and again. At Tropical Smoothie, we are guided by one simple belief: When you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better, all is better. It's part of our mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun. 2804 S. College Road, Long Leaf Mall. (910) 769-3939.

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

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

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

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

Southern

hell's kitchen

Casey's Buffet

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories.

“Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

Rx Restaurant & bar

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

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; FriSat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the newly renovated

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports?

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

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

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

Carolina Ale House

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 0 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

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oceanic

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

Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

Sports Bar

smoothies and more Tropical smoothie cafÉ

Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses,

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com

pembroke's

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

It’s springtime in Wilmington, and at Sealevel we're celebrating our second anniversary at 1015 Kerr Avenue (look for us between Cafe Zola and Wilmington Brew Supply in the newly minted "Kerridor"). New this year: Thai tea ice pops!

New vegan sushi rolls! Gluten-free veggie pizzas—no meat or wheat! Thanks to all our beloved regulars who have shown enduring love for our lentil burgers, kale nachos, and smoky BBQ tofu tostadas. And thanks everyone for faithfully monitoring our Facebook page, where we announce the daily fish filet, which as you know is always local and exceptionally fresh (not to mention hand-chosen by your chef, Nikki Spears, for your health and enjoyment)! To those who haven’t (yet!) found a place in your schedule for our superb handcrafted and eclectic offerings, visit us for our version of your favorite cuisines: American (burgers, pizzas, dogs, soup), Mexican (tostadas, tacos, nachos), Japanese (sushi!)

Mediterranean (taboulleh, falafel, smoky mashed eggplant) and, of course, Southern-style seafood. (Oh, and did I forget to say hushpuppies?) 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

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iberglass bumpers and front fenders, Lexan windows and a 427 F.E. motor with Carol Shelby aluminum block and racing aluminum heads, with a 871 Hampton Blower and Jezel belt drive. That’s the shop talk that will be taking place this weekend, as the 11th annual Rims on the River car and motorcycle show rolls into downtown Wilmington on May 16 and 17, drawing close to 40,000 people.

Rims on the River is spearheaded by Chris Andrews, founder of Cool Wilmington, which oversees Rims, the an-

Wheeling Downtown: 11th annual event rolls in entertainment, hot rods and motorcycles By: Shea Carver

nual St. Patrick’s Day festival and both downtown beer and wine walks held every winter and fall. A hot-rod enthusiast, Andrews’ love for horsepower and rad wheels propelled him to upstart a car show in Cleveland, Ohio— where he lived before moving to the East Coast over a decade ago.

“It’s still going on today,” Andrews says. “I figured it would be a good fit for here, too. The event is done in coordination with The Downtown Business Alliance, to help raise funds for the organization. I personally love mo-

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torcycles and hot rods, so it really is just a win-win situation. I get to do an event that I’m really attached to and I help the downtown business community—what’s not to like?”

In fact, Andrews’ take on the festival is to boost the downtown economy rather than detract from it. There are not copious out-of-town vendors slinging funnel cakes and turkey legs, or artisan and craft booths from a multitude of traveling festival purveyors. It’s all about drawing tourists to our lovely riverfront city and helping support its tax-paying small-business owners.

Andrews even includes a “Welcome to the Rims on the River Weekend” of parties, held for free at participating venues, including Duck and Dive, Hell’s Kitchen, Ziggy’s

By The Sea, and Front Street Brewery.

Each will offer live entertainment, and FSB will have brewery tours.

“The welcome parties were established because we had so many people coming in from out of town that we wanted to offer some suggestions for these visitors once they arrived here,” Andrews says. “All of the venues will be offering drink specials with representatives from two of our sponsors, PBR (Pabst Blue Ribbon) and Sailor Jerry, bouncing around to the various venues, giving away free gifts as well.”

Entertainment is a large part of the weekend; Andrews adores music as much as vintage automobiles. “Getting to see bands like Southern Culture on the Skids and The Detroit Cobras was a high point [from previous years],” he says.

However, Andrews has decided to keep 2015 centered on the hometown music scene. Performers include The Fustics, Madonna Nash, The Apache Relay, Blarney Broughs, Josh Solomon and Eric McGuiness, Travis Shallow, Jesse Stockton, and Deadly Lo-Fi at previously mentioned venues and Calico Room. The main concert will take place Saturday at Ziggy’s By the Sea, featuring Phantom Playboys, Madd Hatters and Monkey Knife Fight.

Maaike Brender À Brandis, trombone player for Phantom Playboys and owner of downtown hotspot Cape Fear Wine and Beer, is no stranger to the festival. “This

will be The Phantom Playboys’ fourth appearance on the Rims on the River mainstage, and we are incredibly excited for it,” Brandis says. “I’ve also played Rims on the River one time with my ska band, The Madd Hatters.”

As a business owner, Brandis is familiar with the effect it has on downtown. She and Cape Fear Wine and Beer partner Lector Bennett gladly welcome the influx of patrons who enjoy this blast from the past.

“We see an increase in sales on Saturday,” Brandis notes. “I believe the folks that are interested in vintage cars are interested in our spot, with our wide array of beer and eclectic music selection—and of course, our front patio is perfect for people (and hot rod!) watching.”

The festival is boasting alternative entertainment, in addition to the car and bike show, as the Cape Fear Roller Girls take over Cape Fear Community College’s Schwartz Center (7 p.m.; $10-$12, kids 6 and under, free). As well ASAP Wrestling will present Zero Gravity vs. The One Man Riot, along with Dave Dawson vs. The Big Bad Bully Dee Mack, and Shane Martin vs. Dairus Lockhart. Other matches will take place, and tickets are only $10 to $20, with kids 5 and under admitted for free. It takes place Sunday, May 17, at 6 p.m. with the first bell sounding off at 7 p.m.

Whereas Rims primarily took place outside, since moving the event to May last year, most entertainment venues are indoors. Of course, the main event—the car and motorcycle show—takes place along Front Street, from Orange to Walnut streets, and begins at 9 a.m. Andrews often faced rained-out scenarios when holding Rims on the River in April.

“When the weather is iffy, it tends to drive off all of the participants that are coming from out of town, as they do not want to expose their vehicles to inclement weather,” Andrews tells.

Participants can register in advance for $10 in advance or $15 the day of. Though Andrews aims to keep it focused on the hot-rod culture, an awards presentation takes place at 4 p.m.

“It’s more about spectators coming down and enjoying a bit of nostalgia from their

past,” he says. “There’s also a lot of admiration for what some of these owners have done to their vehicles. Whether it’s a radical modification or a restoration to its original form, there’s skill and imagination put on display for all to enjoy. We do like to give away trophies to some of the owners of these vehicles to acknowledge their dedication to preserving this passion.”

Vehicles must be from 1980 or older.

Winners are decided upon from a panel of anonymous judges who have respectable knowledge of car restoration. Awards are given for: Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Modification, Best GM, Best FoMoCo, Best Truck, Best Foreign, Best Antique, and Best In Show.

Restorative-focused vendors will pepper the streets, which will be blocked to foot traffic only on Saturday. Behind Bars Apparel will showcase motorcycle and hot-rod-inspired shirts and hats, while Livewire Powder Coating will exhibit samples of powder coating for motorcycles and cars. Gotcha Covered Upholstery will show off interior samples for vehicles, from mild to wild, and Erk Motz’s Rare Air Werx will be on hand to talk custom paint jobs. Performance Cycles of Wilmington will have a display of custom bikes, and

will have info on their services of repair and upgrades.

On May 17 the Sunday Cruise Day will return. It’s an enjoyable way to wrap up the weekend, as folks take to the road and trek down to Carolina Beach’s The Last Resort (600 N. Lake Park Blvd.) for a BBQ lunch.

“We just started this last year, and it seemed like people enjoyed it,” Andrews says. “We’ll be meeting downtown at noon on Sunday, and we invite cars and motorcycles to join us for the cruise.”

DETAILS: Rims on River Fri., May 15, Rims on the River Parties, various venues, free Sat., May 16, Car and Motorcycle Show, downtown Wilmington, free Rims on the River Afterparty, 8 p.m., Ziggy’s By the Sea, $10 Sun., May 17, Cruise Day, noon, downtown to Carolina Beach, free www.rimsontheriver.com

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Living Hope:

The JDRF Coastal Carolina Branch holds annual fundraising gala this weekend By: Christian Podgaysky

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n each of our lives, there are myriad obstacles that shape our existence. For some of us, those tribulations come in the form of catastrophic events, disabilities or even socioeconomic status. However, some people’s lives are altered whenever the body doesn’t work as it should. The betrayal of one’s own vessel can prove an immense struggle to deal with through the routine happenings of daily life. Such is the case for those afflicted by type 1 diabetes.

With type 1 diabetes, which often is diagnosed in childhood or young adulthood, the body does not produce insulin—a hormone that converts sugar, starches and other food into usable energy. It’s an autoimmune disorder, wherein antibodies combat the work of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Consequently, those dealing with type 1 diabetes must constantly monitor their bloodsugar levels and take insulin though injection or an insulin pump. Such precautions and the

preventative administration of medication can greatly impact the lives of those grappling with the disorder.

Fortunately, the human spirit is one of resilience. Throughout the Port City and the world over, courageous and compassionate individuals and families seek to find a lasting cure and raise awareness and funds. Put on by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Coastal Carolina Branch—which serves nine area counties through galas, walks and an educational symposium—the 11th annual Hope Gala will take place Saturday, May 16.

Since the gala began in 2004, the fundraising efforts and size of the crowd pouring in for the black-tie affair has doubled. Typically, over 350 guests show up in support of the cause, which results in nearly $380,000 raised each year.

“All JDRF funds go toward research and research-related education to find a cure for type 1 diabetes,” Erin Mabry, director of the Coastal Carolina Branch, tells. “Over

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80 percent of JDRF funds goes directly to research. On the night of the event, 100 percent of our Fund A Cure pledges goes toward research.”

This year’s goal is $420,000, and the event will be themed “Hope Rises Above.”

The evening’s slogan, aside from carrying an overarching sentiment of persistence, comes in conjunction with the 2015 Living and Giving Award (which hails the dedication and commitment of local families or businesses toward JDRF) honorees, the Scott family. Paige Scott was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at only 28 months old. Rather than being consumed with fear and a sense of defeat, the family, including parents Dave and Shannon, have helped out with innumerous outreach efforts for JDRF. Though Paige is now 16, her mother lost her battle with lung cancer last year, making this a bittersweet award presentation. The gala’s Hope Rises Above motif truly captures Shannon’s butterfly-like spirit and perseverance in championing the continued fight to find a cure.

Likewise, the event will be hosted for the 11th year by WECT and Fox Wilmington anchor Jon Evans. Evans’ father died as a result of complications from type 1 diabetes in 2001. Since, the popular local anchorman has become a crusader for the cause.

“While I remember watching [my father] check his blood sugar regularly as I grew up, I never knew much about diabetes and how it can effect someone’s health until his condition worsened,” Evans says. “After my father passed away, I was looking for a way to honor him, by working to raise awareness about the dangers of diabetes. Erin Mabry with JDRF contacted me around that time, and since then I have worked with her and tried to do what I can to help in the effort.”

Evans has hosted 14 JDRF walks locally.

For him, it’s all about the pleasure of having people approach him at diabetes-related events to share in how their lives have been improved by the nonprofit.

“[Diabetes] can strike any family at any time,” Evans articulates. “I’ve known many healthy adults who have suddenly been diagnosed with diabetes, and many families with no history of diabetes who have children diagnosed at a very young age. It knows no income level, age, race, or religion. While it is in no way easy, breakthroughs have made living with diabetes easier everyone. I think people need to know about the warning signs and symptoms, so if they show up in your child or family member, you can take action to get proper care.”

Working for the cause for so long has afforded Evans the opportunity to see many people like Paige grow and prosper, thanks to the medical developments that make coping with the diabetes possible. “It’s always heartwarming to see them flourish when I know the daily tasks they perform to manage their conditions,” Evans says. “There are many families that have been the backbone of this effort since day one, and I enjoy spending time with them as we work toward finding a cure for diabetes.”

Though the gala will pay all its due reverence to the cause, it’s still a celebration—a celebration of the voices and hands that rally together each year. As such, live acoustic music from Ken Block and Drew Copeland of Sister Hazel will be a part of the evening.

Sister Hazel—an alternative rock band from Gainesville, Florida—is known for divergent sounds of folk rock, pop, classic rock ‘n’ roll and Southern rock. Many know them from their 1998 Billboard chart topper, “All For You.” The event will have a silent and live auction full of plenty of worthy prizes—from VIP baseball tickets, to cruises, to fine-dining experiences. Cocktails will make their rounds, and dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Folks can head over to www.jdrfhopegala.org to pledge a donation. Entry is $200, with sponsorship levels capping at $25,000.

“When you can improve someone’s life with the work you do, that’s special,” Evans concludes.

DETAILS: JDRF Hope Gala Wilmington Convention Center 515 Nutt Street Saturday, May 16, 6 p.m.

Admission: $200 www.jdrfhopegala.org

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July 24-26 (9th-12th graders) Please email UNCWVolleyball@gmail.com or call 910.962.3242 To register & view pricing info, visit www.volleyballcampsatwilmington.com

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s the months get hotter and the school countdown comes to a close, it’s that time of year when parents begin looking for enriching activities for their rugrats to do over summer months. Our area is filled with culture, artistry, the beach, and wildlife, so there’s an activity for kids of all different ages and interests. Developing a child’s curiosity about the world proves vital in ensuring their success. Whether they want to test their sense of adventure, paint a Picasso, cook a three-course meal, or develop their basketball skills, they’re sure to find something throughout this list. Camps provide the perfect opportunity to diversify children’s talents, allow them to build lasting friendships, and even prepare them for their next school year. Here are just a few suggestions...

Mini Monets Summer Art Camps Projects in each camp are designed to encourage and nurture the creative thought process by using a teacher guided and self directed approach. During each class period, we will start one project, have a snack, and then begin to work on a second project for the rest of class.

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a full listing of the details and costs associated with each camp, please visit www.volleyballcampsatwilmington.com.

Camps include: Beginner: July 1316 (3rd-8th graders); Evening Skills series (8th-12th grade); All Skills: July 17-19 (5th-8th graders); Advanced: July 20-23 (9th-12th graders); Position: July 25-27 (9th-12th graders)

UNCW Volleyball Camp Amy Bambenek Volleyball Camps at UNCW are for ages 8-18 and are offered for all skills levels. Competitive dills and fun volleyball games will instill good sportsmanship as well as vital volleyball skills to attendees. Camp Wrighstville Beach Parks accommodations vary but we offer a & Recreation Camps Summer time fun at Wrightsville commuter/day camper option OR an overnight option for certain camps. For Beach Parks and Rec includes many

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exciting programs. Enroll now in Art Camp, Performance Camp, Art Camp for Youth with an Adult, Cooking Camp, Cotillion Manners Camp, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse or Tennis Camps, or our new Junior Lifeguard program. For a complete schedule of all of our programs and activities for youth and adults, call the park office at (910) 256-7925 or visit the Town’s website: www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com, or email parksrec@towb.org.

Power of Play Summer Camp Summer camp at Power of Play will be filled with fun, education, crafts, field trips, swimming, physical activity, sports and entertainment. Each week we will have a new theme and incorporate activities, field trips and entertainment that pertain to that theme. Children will get outdoors and enjoy social interaction and friendship with other children, learn to work and play as a team, learn about the world

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dedication to JDRF over the past 14 years. The evening will include live and silent auction, dinner, an open bar followed by special entertainment. Individual tickets andsponsorship opportunities are available. www. jdrfhopegala.org. Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt Street

events CAROLINA BEACH STREET ARTS FEST 5/16, 10am: An all-day event with more than 100 artists providing exhibitions, performances and many hands-on activities. Presented by Island Arts and Culture Alliance (IACA), , the festival includes over 100 artists in visual and performing and culinary arts. The feature event is a community-made collage directed

by Lynette Ashby and Ann Krier, locally known collage artists. Festival-goers can help create a collage picture while learning the creative process for paper art. Access to the fun carnival rides, great restaurants and shopping. CB, Cape Fear Boulevard.

SECOND RIVERFRONT ARTS FESTIVAL The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce pres-

ents the Second Annual Riverfront Arts Festival Sat., 5/30, 10am-5pm, at the Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville, 580 River Road, Belville. “The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce is pleased to celebrate the local history, arts and culture of our region in one event for the community to enjoy. It’s fun for all ages!” says Executive Director Dana Fisher. Waterfront festivities include music, kids events & activities, storytelling about the region’s history, a 50/50 raffle, and food vendors. Local artists, crafters and vendors, display their wares. Free admission and parking. Rain or Shine. Visit our website for vendor information- www.

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Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville NC, 580 River Road 20TH ORANGE STREET ARTSFEST 5/23-24: The Thalian Association is seeking artists for the 20th Anniversary Orange Street ArtsFest, Memo-

rial Day weekend, Saturday May 23rd, 10-6pm, and Sunday, May 24th, 10am-5pm. The celebrated street fair is held on Orange Street next to the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts. Center, with some exhibitors inside the building. The popular juried show is the largest arts festival in downtown Wilmington and will feature over 60 artists. 120 S. Second St.

charity/fundraisers JDRF 2015 HOPE GALA 5/16, 6pm: The 2015 JDRF Hope Gala will take place on May 16 th downtown at the Wilmington Convention Center. This years Honoree’s are Dave, Shannon and Paige Scott and they will be presented with the Living and Giving Award for their commitment and

WINE AND DINE SCHOLARSHIP 5/16, 5-8pm: The Kiwanis Club of Hampstead, NC is hosting a Wine & Dine to raise money for the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. There will be many types of wine to try and food samples from Hampstead area Restaurants including Jebby’s on 17, MJ’s Cafe, The Sawmill Grill, and Surf City BBQ. There will also be Door Prizes!! The tickets are $22 per person and can be purchased at the door. To purchase tickets in advance call 910-270-4300. The event will be held at The Hampstead Women’s Club at 14435 US Highway 17 in Hampstead, NC. We look forward to seeing you there to help deserving students make their education dreams happen! $22 FOR THE LOVE OF FLIGHT HANGAR PARTY 5/24, 6pm: The LeRoy Homer Jr. Foundation is hosting this fundraising event that will include food by Catch Check Keith Rhodes, live music by the Mango Band, silent auction, guest speakers and much more.

LeRoy Homer was the First Officer on Flight 93 which crashed in Shanksville, PA on Sept 11. The fundraiser will support our scholarship fund which supports young adults to become professional pilots. AviatMall, 2240 Control Tower Dr.

theatre/auditions ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST 5/14-16, 21-23, 8pm; 5/10, 17, 24, 3pm: Written by Dale Wasserman, directed by J.R. Rodriguez and presented by Big Dawg Productions, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” follows Randall P. McMurphy, a charming yet consistent rule-breaker. McMurphy contrives to serve a short sentence in a mental institution rather than on a prison work farm, assuming that his time spent there will be easier on him. He soon learns that this was a mistake and clashes with Nurse Ratched, who rules the ward and its’ residents with an unshakable devotion to discipline. Tickets are cash only and sold on a first come, first serve basis at the door only. Tickets are $16 online or by phone. (910) 367-5237 or bigdawgpro@gmail.com. Admission: $16 all Thursday performances. Opening Night: PayWhat-You-Can. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. CATS 5/14-17: TACT will end the youth theatre season with the beloved masterpiece Cats, based on the popular poetry of T. S. Eliot, with music by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Cats tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. 27 artists from the Wilmington Art Association will paint the cast in the visually stunning and iconic makeup of the beloved characters for an exhibition in the lobby of the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center during the run of the play. The paintings will be on sale to the public with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Community Arts Center. The complete list of participating artists can be viewed on www.thalian. org. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3pm. To purchase tickets visit www.thalian.org or call 910-3417860. Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Opera House presents “Singin In the Rain,” May 21-31; Thursday to Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 3pm, Thalian Hall, 310 Chesnut Street. Tickets: 910632-2285. 1920’s Hollywood is the setting for this zany, light hearted romantic comedy about the early days of sound film, when many a movie studio found

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AUDITIONS TACT will hold auditions for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 26 and 27 at 7pm at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. No prepared material required, you will be asked to read from the script. The production, directed by Anthony Lawson, runs July 9-26 at the Red Barn Studio Theatre. Available roles (open to all ethnicities): Martha - Female, 40-50s; George - Male, 40-50s; Nick – Male, mid 20-30s; Honey – Female, mid 2030s. George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins.

daily cruises & private charters Photography Cruise with Alan Cradick Wednesday May 13th ~ 6:30pm Alan Craddick , a local photographer will help you capture great images using Cameras, Phones & Tablets.

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Sunday Brunch withLive Steel Drums Sunday, May 17th ~ 1pm Enjoy your lazy Sunday morning to sleep in, then join us for fresh air, entertainment, good company & delicious food all while cruising the Cape Fear River. This Sunday Brunch is catered by Bon Appetit. Try our famous Bloody Marys or our Caribbean Rum Punch to complete this brunch while enjoying the sounds of LIVE Steel Drum Music by Father Dale. 2 hours - $35

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PERCY LATE NIGHT Percy Late Night is an original two act play by local comedian and actor Reid Clark. This comedy explores the inner workings in the office of the successful late night talk show. Percy Rhodes is an aging host, becoming more and more cynical and less in touch with the real world. A new employee is hired and begins to shake things up in the office and inside Percy’s heart. This comedy appropriately stars some of the city’s own local comedians. Sticking true to the premise we have musical guests Emma Nelson and Evan Baker The play is going up on a late night slot (show at 10pm) on May 29-30, 9:30pm. Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St. MARY POPPINS Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins— a musical based on the stories of P. L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Book

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by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Wed, 6/10Sun., 6/14; Fri., 6/19-Sun., 6/21; Fri., 6/26-Sun., 6/28. Young Jane and Michael Banks have sent many a nanny packing before the practically perfect Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep and turns their family’s world upside down. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “anything can happen if you let it.” A joyous journey through the fantasies and foibles of childhood and jampacked with unforgettable theatrical magic, this entertaining new Broadway smash features brand-new music, plus the irresistible songs from the movie - “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds,” and more. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. RANEY TheatreNOW presents Clyde Edgerton’s RANEY as a dinner theater show through June 14. Edgerton’s novel has been adapted for the stage by John Justice and showcases some of Wilmington’s finest performers.

Don’t miss this classic Southern story of family, music, and forgiveness. Not for children. Ticket includes a 3-course Southern comfort food-inspired meal with choice of entree. Look for information on two special perfomances with a pre-show presentation by author, Clyde Edgerton, art auction and more with portion of proceeds to benefit the Wilmington Arts Council. May 8-June 14, 2015. Shows Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm. Sundays (beginning 5/24) at 3pm. Directed

by Justin Smith. Starring Kendra Goehring-Garrett and Zach Hanner. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street

comedy DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm;

Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10-$15; Sun, closed.

• 11:45pm: Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show, taped every 1st and 3rd Saturday night at midnight in the Dead Crow Comedy Room, Late Fear is a hilarious and fun showcase for Wilmington’s creative talent and small business. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front Street.

COMEDY AT CALICO 5/13, 9pm: Comedy Showcase at The Calico Room in downtown Wilmington. Come see some of the funniest guys in the region and potentially win cash prizes. An open mic show with a different headliner every week! hosted by Reid Clark. The Calico Room, 107 S. Front Street PSL PRESENTS 5/13, 8pm: Pineapple-Shaped Lamps presents an evening of original sketch comedy! Bar and kitchen will be open! TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street CABINEER’S PROMOTIONS 5/16, 7pm: Cabineer’s Promotions is sponsoring a Comedy Show every 3rd Saturday at the Scottish Rite Temple for Non-profits in the Wilmington and Surrounding areas. We’ll be presenting national known artist as headliners for the eveing, along with up and coming artist. “Solo singers, bands, poetry etc.” will be at various monthly events as opeing acts.

These are clean events to accommodate our Godly guest. 910.523.8916. Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St. MEMORY LANE STANDS UP 5/23, 9pm: Stand-up comedy May 23rd at Memory Lane Comics! These shows are always a blast, 9pm, BYOB and get there early to grab a chair, these end up being standing room only! Memory Lane Comics, 5214 Market St.

music/concerts STORYTELLING THROUGH MUSIC 5/14, 6:30pm: he Cypress Duo have been performing together since 2012, Justin Hoke, guitar, and Amanda Taylor, flute, perform a wide repertoire including traditional and contemporary classical, traditional folk songs, and popular transcriptions. The selection of Latin American songs performed will include: Brazilian Songs (traditional arr. Yvon Rivoal et Georges Lambert), Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 (Hector VillaLobos), Charanga for flute solo (Michael Coloqhoun), Cielo Abierto -Quique Sinesi for guitar solo and more.

For more information about the duo visit www.cypressduo.com. CAM Members and Students with valid college ID: $5.00, Non-Members: $10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street GIRLS’ CHOIR OF ILM 5/16, 5pm: Free concert at Winter Park Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 5:00 pm. The 60+ members range in age from 9-18 and will share repertoire from their 2015 Charlotte Spring Tour. Selections will include Vivaldi, Handel, Schubert, a Disney set plus familiar tunes including “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “You Are the New Day,” made popular by the King Singers. Under the direction of Sandy Errante, conductor, and Steven Errante, accompanist, the Wilmington Girls’ Choir is community-based and involves singers from all over the Lower Cape Fear area. Founded in 1997, the choir sings locally and regionally and in conjunction with groups such as the Wilmington Symphony and Youth Orchestra. Donations can be given at the door with all proceeds going to the GCW. A reception will follow the performance.

Donations benefit Girls’ Choir of Wilmington. Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 4501 Wrightsville Ave. www.girlschoirofwilmington.org

DAWG GONE 5/16, 1:30pm: The Cape Fear Chordsmen wish to promote the activities of nine non-profit organizations that are involved with animal rescue and placement into healthy environments. The musical presentation entitled, “Dawg Gone”, portrays the story of “Dawg” and his relationship with his young owners. After some misunderstandings, with the pet/ owner relationship, everyone returns to a happy life together. The story is told through songs presented by the Chordsmen, the Coastal Harmonizers from Brunswick County, and local quartets; “ Beach Music” and “ Hazzardious Moving Parts.” The Chordsmen are honored to have “Whammy”, the current Carolinas Dist. championship quartet, perform in the show! Come and enjoy! Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St. CAROLINA PINE MUSIC SERIES 5/16, all day: Carolina Pine Music Series is a local web-series that features musicians playing live sessions in locally owned businesses. In honor of over a year of production, we’re throwing a music festival!

Food and raffles will be available, as well as drinks from Satellite and music booked by the Carolina Pine crew! Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. BACH TO THE FUTURE 5/17, 4pm: The Wilmington Choral Society will shortly be celebrating its 65th year of providing the Lower Cape Fear region with outstanding choral performances. It has become established as an integral part of the area’s cultural community, as well as community outreach in the form of an annual music scholarship for a local graduating high school senior, and annual donations to our local Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard food bank. The Spring concert is titled “Bach To The Future”, featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s ‘Magnificat’, ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’, the finale chorus ‘Dona Nobis Pacem’ from the B minor Mass, as well as a contemporary arrangement of the Bourrée in E minor. Guest soloists for the ‘Magnificat’ include Nancy King (Soprano), Constance Paolantonio (Soprano), Whitney Lanier (Alto), Bob Workmon (Tenor) and Greg McCaw (Bass). If able, please bring non-perishable food items for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. UNCW Kenan Aud., 601 S. College Rd. SUMMER SONGS OF ‘60S 5/23, 6pm: Singers Phil Bruschi and Mark Teachey perform some of the best “Summer Songs of the Sixties” as we head into the unofficial start of the summer season, Memorial Day weekend. These popular and fun songs reflect a summer theme or were released during the summer months. Phil & Mark will bring their smooth, tight harmonies to such songs as, “A Summer Song” by Chad and Jeremy, “Sealed with a Kiss” by Brian Hyland, “Because” by The Dave Clark Five and many more, bringing back musical memories for many and starting new memories for some. Enhancing the joyful music using images, Phil will discuss interesting facts for each song and pay tribute to the songwriters and recording artists who made the song a hit. Come join Phil & Mark for an entertaining and educational evening of music. Purchase seats on CAM’s website: www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone or in person. CAM Members: $8; Non-members: $12; Students with valid college ID: $5. 3201 S. 17th St. FLASH MOB POP-UP 5/25, all day: Join in with a weekly impromptu pop-up chorus ensemble comprised of whomever shows up, to learn songs you already know. No musical talent required. Ridiculous and fun. Finish out with a group chorus rendition of this week’s song. Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle Street ILM SYMPHONIC WINDS CONCERT 5/31, 7pm: A professional level concert band playing the world’s greatest wind band literature. Members hail from the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, Long Bay Symphony Orchestra, The United States Marine Band, Myrtle Beach and Brunswick Concert Bands

and area professional musicians. The sixty-five member ensemble is under the baton of Dr. John LaCognata. American Overture for Band – Joseph Wilcox Jenkins Canzona – Peter Menninv Lincolnshire Posy – Percy Graingerv Arabesque – Samuel Hazo Variations on a Korean Folk Song – John Barnes Chance Abram’s Pursuit – David Holsinger The Stars and Stripes Forever – J.P. Sousa This concert continues the inaugural concert season. Adults $10; students with ID, $6; adults, ages 65+, $6. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Road

dance ELKS CLUB DANCE SOCIAL 5/15, 7:30pm: Come Dance with us at the Elks Club.

DJ and singer Tony LaFalce has more than 4000 songs and will gladly play your requests for all kinds of music: Ballroom, Latin, Shag, Nightclub, Country, Rock and Roll, Line dancing. For more info, call Tim Gugan, 371-5368 S17.00 member couples, $20.00 guest couples. Elks Club, 5102 Oleander Dr. WEST COAST SWING AND ZOUK Xtine is a professional Brazilian Zouk Instructor based in Seattle. To find out more information about Xtine please visit our website www.babsmcdance.com or check out one of her videos on YouTube. Class Schedule: Wed., 5/27, 6-7:30pm. West Coast Swing Fundamentals, timing, connection, and beginning patternwork. 7:30-9pm: West Coast Swing and Zouk Fusion, blending Zouk and basic swing footwork patterns and body movemen. • Thurs., 6/28, 6-7:30pm: Zouk Fundamentals, timing, connecting, and beginning patternwork of Brazilian Zouk. • 7:30-9pm: Zouk Flow and Patternwork, building Zouk vocabulary and basic flow and musicality of the dance. $25 for 1.5hrs. $45 for 3hrs. $65 for 4.5hrs. $80 for 6hrs. Babs McDance, 6782 Market St. 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA Eight NC artists will come together for an exhibition at Acme Art Studios from 5/22-6/19. The exhibition is an eclectic collection of talent, featuring artists spanning the state and their large-scale drawings and paintings, assemblages, ceramics and constructions, satirical work, and more. Reception: Fri., 5/22, 6-9pm.

910-232-0027 to confirm hours for viewing through 6/19. Acme Art Studios, 711 N 5th Ave. ANN HAIR Spectrum Gallery at the Forum, presents their May Artist in Residence, Ann Hair. Her original impressionistic paintings will be on display. This exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 11-5 and Thursdays 11-8. Live music is performed from 6-8 pm on Thursdays. Specturum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd. CALL TO ARTISTS The Leland Cultural Arts Center is holding their first

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Annual Call to Artists for the remainder of 2015. The gallery space at LCAC is suitable for two-dimensional artworks with potential to showcase 3D work in the future. Exhibits will last for approximately four weeks, and will be scheduled on a monthly basis for July – December 2015. Artists, 18 years of age and older unless otherwise specified, residing and/or working in Leland, Brunswick County, and surrounding areas are eligible. Individual artists, Undergraduate/Graduate students, and artist groups are welcome. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of visual art professionals. Deadline: 5/31; artists notification: 6/19.

Gallery guidesubmission form: lcac@townofleland. com. 1212 Magnolia Village Way. IT’S A SHORE THING 6/4, all day: Spectrum Gallery at the Forum, presents “It’s a Shore Thing,” May featured artist, Ann Hair’s exhibit of original impressionistic paintings. This is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am-5pm. Thursdays, 11am-8pm. Live music every Thursday, 6-8pm. Spectrum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd. CHRISTOPHER REID EXHIBIT Jazzcars Gallery will be exhibiting the works of artist Christopher Reid. Over 100 artworks will be for sale. A portion of Reid’s sales will go to Habitat For Humanity. Come view the art, meet the artist, help us celebrate our new gallery space, and contribute to a great cause. jazzmo959@yahoo.com or visit www. jazzcarsgallery.com. http://reidsart.com. Jazzcars Gallery, 2144 Wrightsville Ave. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2014. Rhonda Bel-

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museum CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Opening 5/15: Reflections in Black and White Exhibit: Free for members or with general admission Reflections in Black and White will highlight Cape Fear Museum’s large collection of photographs.

Exhibit will feature a selection of informal black and white photographs taken by black and white Wilmingtonians after World War II, before the Civil Rights movement helped end legalized segregation. Visitors will have a chance to compare black and white experiences and think about what people’s lives were like in the region during the latter part of the Jim Crow era. • Nano Days: A miniscule world where materials have special properties and new technologies have spectacular promise. Hands-on activities to examine tools used by nanoscientists. Parental participation required. • Make It Work, through 9/13/15: Encourages visitors to explore the six types of universal simple machines to learn how they make work easier.

• Fort Fisher: 150 Years, through 7/13/15: Includes hundreds of artifacts that document the history of Fort Fisher and its changing role in the community. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more!

• Sky Quest, 5/31, 1:30pm: Discover the exciting world of astronomy in the digital planetarium, as we take a virtual journey to explore our solar system and beyond. Equipment creates a realistic view of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in our own galaxy and provides a look even farther into the universe.

Space is limited. Parental participation required. 910798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

CF SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats. See “Bubble Boy” a 12foot saltwater crocodile, and “Sheena”, a gigantic Reticulated Python big enough to swallow a human being whole! There are dozens of other incredible live specimens, from huge anacondas to deadly bushmasters from the Amazonian jungle. King Cobras 15 ft long erect their hoods and amaze you. Black Mambas, Spitting Cobras, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, Fer-de-lances and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else.

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Winter schedule is Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm (until 6pm on Saturday). 20 Orange St., across from the Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water street.

(910)762-1669. capefearserpentarium.com CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. • 5/9, 9am: Family Farm Day, Oink, Bah, Moo, Neigh, save the date for the 9th of May, come play at the museum for Family Farm Day! Join us in our courtyard for fun with all different kinds of animals! Free with museum admission. Free for members. playwilmington. org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers.

Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 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 St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Matter of Reverence: For over 40 years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibition explores the evolution of his art and philosophy as well as his major influences including Isamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos

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Howell holds an established place in the vanguard of North Carolina art. A brilliant colorist and meticulous draftsman, he is best known for his intimate examination of the southern coast: the quality of light and life of its people. For over fifty years, Howell kept journals chronicling his daily life in Wilmington and his international travels through twenty-three countries.

He wrote brilliant radio commentaries inspired by his journal entries which were produced by WHQR Public Radio. Additionally, he established the art department of the UNCW, and was teacher, mentor, arts activist and philanthropic leader, using his great energy and will for the betterment of the arts in North Carolina.

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Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: TuesSat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 7620570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation CF SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON 5/17, 10:30am: Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron will participate in the National Safe Boating Campaign on May 17 between 10:00-2.30 in the parking lot of MarineMax, 130 Short Street, Wrightsville Beach.

Come to learn more about boating education, a vessel safety check, and have a free hot dog. www. capefearsailandpowersquadron.org. MarineMax, 130 Short Street CFFA FENCING TOURNAMENT 5/23, 9:30am: Season ending Fencing tournament for adults at CFFA. Open Epee at 9:30 am, Open Foil at 1 pm, D and under foil at 3:30 pm. Spectators are free and welcome. Tileston Gym, St. Mary, 5th and Ann streets.

7TH ANNUAL WILMA DASH 5/28, 6pm: Join over 800 women for the WILMA Dash, Wilmington’s one and only all-female 5k run/ walk and Health Fest afterparty, featuring interactive health booths, live workouts, healthy and delicious food and more! This year, we kick off the Dash with the Cape Fear Roller Girls! The run benefits Pretty in Pink. Also accepting donations of gently used athletic shoes for One Step Beyond, an organization providing sport shoes for children in need in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. The WILMA Dash is for all levels, from serious runners to first-timers! Team discounts available! Coastline Conference and Event Center, 501 Nutt Street COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT 5/29, 11am: You’re invited to a free community shred event joined by Live Oak Bank. Shredding is open to the public and will be done onsite. Trolley Stop hot dogs, Kohl’s Frozen Custard and Momma Rocks dessert truck will also be available for purchase.

Come out and Spring clean! Park Sterling Bank, 3701 Shipyard Blvd.

film BEHIND THE GARAGE Behind the Garage Series: Subversive Films and Experimental Music. Subversive films shown every Sunday at 8pm, followed by experimental musical guests.

8PM: Controversial, eye-opening and entertaining films & documentaries shown weekly. 10PM: Experimental, avant garde, noise, and other unclassfiable musical performances. Hosted by Karl Tyler Perry.

Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St FILM OF THE MONTH 5/21, 2:30pm: In May we’re showing a bio flick based on the life of James J. Braddock, a washed-up prizefighter whose against-all-odds winning streak made him a Depression era hero of the common man. The program is free but for adults only, please, because of mature themes. You may BYOP (Bring Your Own Pop and Popcorn). The audience will also select their own winners from among this year’s Oscar nominees. Library’s movie license permits the use of the movie title only on our own website, so check the online calendar at wwww.nhclibrary.org for more information. Justine Roach, jroach@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6306. Main Library, NHC, 201 Chestnut Street MEMORIAL DAY MOVIE NIGHT 5/24, 7pm: Join the Bellamy Mansion on the lawn for a Patriotic Movie Night on our big, inflatable screen.

Beer, Wine and snacks for sale. Free with a $5 suggested donation. Call for details 910-251-3700. $5.

Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market Street FILM CLUB 6/4, 4pm: Film Club is a monthly library program where kids learn how to make their own movies! Par-

ticipants work with each other and director Mr. Scooter to create a short film at a series of three lively, interactive sessions. As the group creates a story on film, kids are also developing narrative skills and learning about the parts of a story, which helps them engage with literature when they read. They’re also practicing negotiating and group decision making. Film Club is free for kids ages 10 to 15. Participants must attend THREE sessions scheduled on 6/4, 11, & 18; preregister at www.nhcgov.com, or by calling 910-7986393, or by emailing Mr. Scooter at shayes@nhcgov. com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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Instructor: Zach Hanner. Call for costs. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. SAFE SITTER 5/16, 9am: Teaches young teens (11-14) everything they need to know to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises.

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUNDAY 5/17, 8:30am: Youth will lead the 8:30 a.m. Worship Service and both Children and Youth will serve the 11:00 a.m. Service on this Children and Youth Sunday. 12:15 p.m.: Congregational End of Year Party for youth and adults with burgers and hot dogs (bring dessert or side). Fun and Games. Children and Youth Sunday evening activities resume in Sept Tues., 5/19, 10am.: La Leche League. Save October 18 for Antique Appraisal Fair in our Gym conducted by local appraisers. Grace United Methodist Church, 401 Grace St. FAMILIES: KIDS AT CAM 5/16, noon: Guest dancers from Wilmington School of Ballet will perform a dance inspired by our current exhibitions (Performance times around 12:15pm and 1:30pm). The dancers will also lead fun, dancethemed activities for all to enjoy. The Cameron Art Museum will offer hands on art projects that you can take home. Kids@CAM is fun for the whole family!

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lectures/readings PRESERVATION TALK 5/13, 6:30pm: Bruce Bowman will discuss the restoration of the Governor Dudley Mansion. First Presbyterian Church, 125 South Third St. WOMEN THAT MATTER CONFERENCE 5/16, 10am: Union Missionary Baptist Church presents their Women That Matter Conference 2015 with guest speakers, Evangelist Sarah Rogers of Faith Temple COGIC, Pastor Marie Howard-Griffin of Vision Center Baptist Church. On Sunday, May 17th at 11:00am, our guest speaker is Jennifer Kostyal

of Transforming by the Word Ministries. We look forward with great anticipation to this time of fellowship and empowerment and sharing this awesome experience with you! 2711 Princess Place Drive; (910) 763-3006.

HIPS, SHOULDERS, KNEES, AND TOES 5/19, 5:30pm: Leslie Donnelly, MD, an orthopedist, discusses prevention and treatment of pain and other conditions affecting your bones, joints, tendons and ligaments. If you have bone or joint issues that compromise your quality of life or are considering joint replacement, this Talk is for you. Lots of time for questions. Main Library, 201 Chestnut Street ED TURBERG LECTURE 5/21, 6:30pm: Bellamy Mansion, 6:30 p.m. Free with  $5 suggested donation. Suggested Donation: $5. 503 Market Street 7 WAYS SENIORS PREPARE FOR FUTURE 5/20, 5:30pm: Join us at Spring Arbor for refreshments with Susan McCarley, Independent Associate for LegalShield.  We invite you and your family to come and speak with Susa, who will be discussing and answering questions on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Seven Ways Seniors Can Prepare for the Future.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; These topics will include preparation of durable power of attorney, advanced medical directives and estate planning. With careful preparation you may be able to avoid some of the common challenges associated with growing older.  So please take the time to come by if you find yourself curious about some of these issues. Spring Arbor Assisted Living, 809 John D. Barry Dr. ILLUSTRATED TALK: CLAUDELIVE! Wed., 5/20, 6:30pm, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall and Hughes Wing: CAM Executive Director, Anne Brennan and Ben Billingsley, artist and teacher, Cape Fear Community College have teamed up to offer an illustrated talk on the art of Claude Howell, his life and CAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current interdisciplinary exhibition Claude Live!. CAM Members and Students with valid college ID: $5; Non-Members: $10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

BOAT TRAINING 5/16, 8am: The Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron will present its comprehensive introductory boating course beginning on Sat., 5/16, at the CFCC. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators approved and USCG recognized course is presented on a single Saturday (8am-4:30pm). Class satisfies the NC safe boating education requirement for anyone less than 26 years of age. Fundamentals are a must for safe boating, but it goes a step further with â&#x20AC;&#x153;local knowledgeâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the challenges and complexities of boating on the Cape Fear Waterways (River, Ocean and AICW). This overview of what you need to know about our coastal environment is held on the second Sat., 5/23, (9am-1pm). Finally, where better to learn about boating than on-the-water? The course closes with a 2? to 3 hour training cruise to tie everything together and show you firsthand what the local waterways are like. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local Knowledgeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;On-the-Waterâ&#x20AC;? feat. are exclusive to this course. Total cost $70/person or two family members can share the textbook at the discounted price of $115. www. capefearboatingcourse.org. Email the class registrar at weteachboating@gmail.com if you have questions.

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on average, seven percent of annual business revenues are lost to employee theft or fraud. In a recent report, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners revealed that U.S. employees steal about $50 million per year from their employers, with nearly one-third of all company bankruptcies caused by dishonest employees. Human Resource professionals depend on the authenticity of driver’s licenses, birth certificates, green cards, transcripts, diplomas and other documents to prevent these and other problems related to employee identity. Employers in every industry need to identify the areas of their business that are at risk for theft or fraud and employ strategies to prevent these situations as quickly as they can. In this session, Mr. Whitlock will teach us how to verify the authenticity of documents based on the document alone. He will also cover business fraud and how it impacts Human Resources, especially health care fraud. Finally, Mr. Whitlock will provide information on cybercrime and how it relates directly to the HR function. Chuck has many real life stories and videos to drive the elements of the presentation home. Hampton Inn, 2320 S. 17th Street TUTOR TRAININGS 6/3, 5:30pm: Cape Fear Literacy Counci needs ProLiteracy-certified tutors. Trainings are three 3-hour classes taught over a 1-2-week period, and incl. techniques and content for working with adult learners.

Trainees must attend all sessions. Tutors in the Adult Literacy (AL) program are asked to make a minimum 6-mo. commitment to tutoring their student and the student-tutor pair must meet twice a week for at least 1.5 hours each time. Tutors in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program are asked to make a minimum 10-week commitment to tutoring their student and the student-tutor pair must meet at least once a week for 1.5 hours. Attend CFLC 101, a free 2-hour orientation, to learn who CFLC serves and how we do it: Wed., 6/3, 5:30-7:30, at Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 S. 17th Street. The focus is on strategies for teaching alphabetics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Material fees are $20 if you will be volunteering at CFLC or $50 if you are getting certified for another organization.

STORIES WE CARRY WORKSHOP The two-day workshop (June 6, Sat. 10am-4pm. and 6/7, Sun. noon-4pm.) “Stories We Carry” brings a focus to the distance that has grown between military veterans and civilians. The workshop aims to create a safe space to share stories that come out of being in war and being at war; to engender interaction between both groups, a necessary component of healing our nation’s deep wounds of war. Please do not mistake this workshop as a place to tell war stories, but rather a place to make community through conversation. Facilitators: Dina Greenberg & Lawrence Winters. $115/$100 CAM member $125/$110 CAM member after June 1st Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street ADULT SUMMER STUDIES True Stories Matter: Creative Nonfiction Beginning and All Levels- 2015/4-ASS1, 6/7-28, Sun. 2-4:30pm. $115/$100 CAM member $125/$110 CAM member after June 1st Delve deep into the narrative modes of fiction to create meaningful stories in personal essay, extended memoir or even narrative poetic form. Our true life stories often carry social or cultural significance, as well as the personal, and the craft of storytelling allows the writer to artistically unfold layers of meaning. Builds on the Museum School’s earlier Memory and Metaphor. Instructor: Margo Williams. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street.

HOMESCHOOL BEGINNING FENCING Cape Fear Fencing Association 8 week beginning fencing class for homeschool students starts April 1st at 1:00 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Wednesdays.

All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for ages 8 - 18. Cost is $40 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2015. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann ZUMBA W/LYNN MOLINA Mon/Wed/Fri, 6:30pm; Sat, 10:00am: Come dance with me and my Zumbies! Join Licensed Zumba® Instructor, Lynn Molina! Bring water and a smile and shake it with us!! $7 Drop in rate. www.lynnmolina. zumba.com Danceworks, 4209 Oleander Drive.

ART CLASSES Mon, 10am: Basic drawing—Learn how to shade to depict light and shadow, line drawing, work from a photo or imagination and how to draw anything.

• Tues., 2pm: Paint with watercolors—Learn how to work from a photo or imagination, create light and shadow, vibrant color layering, washes, splashes, sponging and masking. • Dreamdoodle Drawing: Wed., 10am. Method called Zentangles is meditative and produces amazing drawings for beginners and experienced artists alike. Work with ultra-fine Sharpies creating designs and patterns that flow into beautiful compositions. • Thurs, 10am: play draw. Four really fun projects using pencil, charcoal, pen and ink and oil pastels, create amazing drawings! • Fri., 10am: Painting w/acrylics. For beginning or experienced students. Supply list is available. Maximum 4 students. Individual guidance. Sun Room, 6905 Southern Exposure

tours SCREEN GEMS STUDIOS TOURS Guests will get an insider’s look at the largest studio complex east of California and experience the rich history of EUE/Screen Gems and the films and television shows produced at the facility over the last three decades. Attendees will walk the 10-stage working lot have access to sounds stages and go behind the scenes of the CBS series “Under the Dome.”

Guests will see a visual history of the NC film and television industry in the screening theater where many famous producers, directors and actors have reviewed footage of productions shot at the studio.

Tours will be hosted on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am, 12 noon and 2 pm weather permitting throughout the summer. Tours will continue throughout 2014 and beyond. Please check the tour hotline to confirm times throughout the fall and winter. 1223 23rd St. North $12 for adults; $10 for students and military personnel with an ID; $5 for children under 12. Admission is cash only at this time. (910) 343-3433 or http://studios.euescreengems.com/nc/tours.

LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR Saturdays, 1:30pm: Have you ever wanted to meet authors living and dead, tour locations from books, poems, and plays? Explore the rich culture of this 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. Cost $8: www.brownpapertickets. com/event/1282390. Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St. ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS 5/16, 10am: The tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of two of Wilmington’s historic neighborhoods. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, and their restoration and renewal. These neighborhoods developed around the City’s streetcar route. The Forest Hills tour focuses on the first automobile oriented suburb which originally developed outside the city limits. The tours last approximately 1 ? hours. We recommend reserva-

tions. Call 910-762-2511 or membership@historicwilmington.org for more details and to ensure a place on the tour. The Forest Hills tour begins at Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Drive (parking area), and the Streetcar tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market Street (parking lot). The cost is $10, $5 for students. Special tours for groups of 2 or more are available--call us to arrange your group’s tour! Historic Wilmington Neighborhoods, 2011 Market St. HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910-794-7177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tues-Sun, Narrated lunch cruises noon 1-1/2 hrs Tues-Sat. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; AprDec: Fri evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Sat evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 3431611. www.cfrboats.com THALIAN HALL TOURS In addition to a full schedule of performances, selfguided tours of the theater are offered Mon-Fri, 126pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt. 343-3664.

WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 763-4483.

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GHOST WALK 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington.

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TOURS OF WWII SITES Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern North Carolina. (910) 793-6393. History@wilburjones.com HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 251-8889 or www.horsedrawntours.com

clubs/notices ASG CAPE FEAR, NIGHT STITCHERS 5/13, 6pm: Sewing enthusiasts meet. Non-members are welcome to attend two meetings; thereafter membership is required. Sew HappensUniversity Landing Shopping Center, 413 S. College Road ILM NEWCOMERS CLUB 5/14, 9:30am: The ladies of Wilmington Newcomers Club will meet w/social time at 9:30am, followed by monthly meeting at 10am. Our guest speaker will be Al Hight, Director for NHC Cooperative Extension & Arboretum. The program will be “True Confessions: What to do when there is no soil.” Anyone new to New Hanover and Pender counties in the last four years is invited to join. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive.

PORSCHE CLUB MEETING 5/16, 9am: The Porsche Club of America (PCA), Hurricane Region Coastal Area, would like to invite you to join us for our monthly meeting at Panera Bread Co. in Mayfaire Towncenter, Wilmington. We meet at 9am on the third Saturday of every month to talk about our favorite cars and to plan activities. PCA offers driving experience, technical assistance, member benefits, and camaraderie second to none. Membership is open to all Porsche owners, co-owners, or lessees who are 18 years of age or older, and includes a subscription to the national club magazine Panorama and the bi-monthly Hurricane Region newsletter Der Wirbelsturm (The Cyclone). Check out our website at: http://hur.pca.org. David Ikle, 910-547-3564, email dikle@ec.rr.com. Panera Bread, 1156 Military Cutoff Road.

HANDS ACROSS THE SAND 5/16, 11:30am: Hands Across the Sand is an international coordinated day of action to say yes to clean energy and no to seismic air gun blasting, offshore / near shore drilling and filthy fossil fuels. Wrightsville Beach Johnnie Mercer’s Pier, 23 East Salisbury St. HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS 5/17, 6pm: Monthly meeting of Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear will feature our own Riverkeeper, Kemp Burdette. Kemp will discuss Duke energy and other upstream polluters of our river, Open to the public. YMCA Bridge Center, 127-40 S. College Rd.

… and much more, visit hob.com/myrtlebeach for complete listing!

SPRING REVIVAL 5/18-20, 7pm: Music will begin at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Rick Armstrong, former pastor of Topsail Baptist Church. Details: FaithBaptistBolivia. org. Faith Baptist Church, 4455 Ocean Highway NC BATTLESHIP ASSOC. CREW REUNION 5/27, 29, 10am: The crew of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA and their families return for their annual reunion. Reunion activities open only to those reg-

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istered for the events. However, the public is cordially invited to attend the Battleship crew’s annual memorial service on Saturday, May 30 at 10am on the Battleship’s fantail (back deck). For information, contact museum@battleshipnc.com or call 910-2515797. Battleship Park, 1 Battleship Rd NE CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. capefearweddingassociation.com YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm. Ages 18-35.

culinary FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am-1pm. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown.com/farmersmarket • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking; vendors align the lake, from artists and crafters and musicians. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com. • Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NC-grown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables. A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in May- Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market at Leland Town Hall, alternating Sundays, 11am-3pm, May-Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mon., April-Nov., 7am-1pm. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, May-Sept., 8am-1pm. Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., May-Oct., 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

23RD GREEK FEST St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 608 S College Rd., 5/15-16 – 11am-10pm; 5/17 – 11am-7pm.

Adults $3, kids 12 and under, free. Parking at Kmart with free trolley service; no pets. Food, live Greek music, award-winning dancers, taverna, vendors, church tours, drive through food pick-up and more!

Portion of our proceeds will be donated to Good Shepherd Center.

WINE TASTING Thurs-Fri, 5pm: Weekly wine tastings feature six selections for your tasting pleasure. Try before you buy to load up your home cellar, or choose your favorite wine from the lineup and purchase a glass to enjoy at our tasting bar or in our garden seating. Cheers! A Tasting Room, 19 South 2nd Street WINEDOWN WEDNESDAYS Free tasting of wine from around the globe. Every week hosted by a winery representative or vendor to teach you about the selections. All wines offered at a discount as well as an additional 10%off 6 packs and 15%off cases. Come winedown after a long humpday. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve, 1007 N. 4th St. CAPE FEAR BBQ FESTIVAL 6/6-7, all day: There will be a BBQ Cook-off, arts and craft vendors, commercial vendors, kids zone, live entertainment, a beer tent and plenty of good old southern BBQ to eat. Please, No coolers and no pets! Old River Farms, 8711 Old River Rd. TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist destination, the island has weathered destructive fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more. Tasting History takes

you through the streets of Carolina Beach and into a few of the restaurants to taste some of what the locals have to offer. Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and tasty eats. $32.50, tastinghistorytours.com. 910-622-6046.

PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other.

Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/PortCitySwappers.

WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite afterward in our cozy shop or on the back deck. Craft and micro-brews, too. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

RED BANK WINE Red Bank’s wine of the week, Sat., 1-4pm. 1001 International Dr. 910-256-9480.

FORTUNATE GLASS Free wine tasting, Tues. 6-8pm. • Sparkling wine specials and discounted select bottles, Wed. & Thurs. • Monthly food and wine pairings. 29 South Front St.

support groups LUPUS FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP 5/19, 6:30pm: This group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome.

Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc.org or at 877849-8271, ext. 1. For more information, visit www. lupusnc.org. This group provides participants with an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Meeting programs vary from guest speakers to DVD presentations and open group discussion. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road WOMAN IN THE MIRROR 5/19, 6pm: Support program for women who completed cancer treatment and to help with her transition from her cancer journey to living life to the fullest again. Speakers include: May 5: Angie Smock on Visions of You. May 19: Meghan Martin on The New Reflection of Yo.u June 2: Dana Reason on Putting on Your New Shoes. July 16: Celebration Party: Look at Me Now. Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): The danger of resisting a temptation too strenuously is that the temptation might depart. I suggest you prevent that from happening. Without throwing yourself at the mercy of the temptation, see if you can coax it to stick around for a while longer. Why? In my view, it’s playing a useful role in your life. It’s motivating you to change some things that really do need to be changed. On the other hand, I’m not yet sure that it should become anything more than a temptation. It might serve you best that way, not as an object of your satisfied desire.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I suspect you are about to experience some prime contenders for The Most Unusual Adventures of 2015. Are you thoroughly prepared? Of course not. There’s no way you can be totally ready to adapt to unpredictable wrinkles and change your mind at a moment’s notice. But that’s exactly what will make these experiments so fun. That’s why they will be effective in building up your resilience and willpower. For best results, apply your nighttime thinking to daytime activities, and vice versa. Spend minimal time on responsibilities that don’t teach you noble truths about your fellow madmen and madwomen. Now, here’s my big question: How can you tap into the extra power TAURUS (April 20-May 20): My astrological colleagues discourage me you will need during your rite of passage? from talking to you Bulls about financial matters. “Most Tauruses know 10 times more about the mystery of money than you will ever know,” one said. “Their ex- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many modern astronomers are allergic to cellent instincts trump any tips you could offer.” Another astrologer concurred, astrology, but from my perspective there is no inherent conflict between the two noting, “The financial advice you give Tauruses will at best be redundant and at fields. Four of history’s greatest astronomers were practicing astrologers, after worst simplistic.” A third colleague summed it up: “Offering Tauruses guidance all: Johannes Kepler, Galileo Galilei, Tycho Brahe, and Pierre Gassendi. One of about money is like counseling Scorpios about sex.” Although I’m shy about my friends in college, a Scorpio woman named Martha Maiden, is a first-rate asproviding recommendations, I will say this: The next five weeks will be a favor- trologer who got a degree in astronomy and became a top scientist at NASA. In able time to set in motion the plans get rich quicker! the spirit of finding reconciliation between apparent opposites, I’m happy to say that you are now a virtual virtuoso in your ability to reconcile both apparent and GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Endings to be useful must be inconclusive,” actual opposites. I invite you to use this aptitude with flair and daring. wrote science-fiction novelist Samuel R. Delany. I endorse that theory for your use in the coming weeks. Interweave it with this advice from playwright Sam SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian Matt Stutzman competes Shepard: “The temptation towards resolution, towards wrapping up the pack- in the sport of archery. He’s the world’s record-holder for longest accurate shot, age, seems to me a terrible trap. Why not be more honest with the moment? The having hit a target 230 yards away. What makes his accomplishment so extraormost authentic endings are the ones which are already revolving toward another dinary is the fact that he was born without any arms. He holds each arrow in his beginning.” In other words, Gemini, don’t be attached to neat finales and splashy mouth and grasps the bow with his right foot and the help of a chest harness. In climaxes. Consider the possibility that you can simply slip free of the complicated the spirit of this armless archer, and in accordance with your current astrological past and head toward the future without much fanfare. omens, I invite you to initiate an attempt to triumph over one of your so-called disadvantages.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In mythic terms, you should be headed for the winner’s circle, which is inside the pleasure dome. The parade in your honor CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Long before Lou Reed recorded the should follow the award ceremony, and let’s hope you will be on the lead float song “Walk on the Wild Side,” Nelson Algren wrote a novel titled “A Walk on wearing a gold crown and holding a real magic wand, while being sung to by a the Wild Side.” It depicts the luxuriant depravity of New Orleans’ French Quarter choir of people you love and who love you. If for any reason you are not expe- in the 1930s. One of Algren’s most enduring bits of spiritual advice goes as folriencing some version of these metaphors, I urge you to find out why. Better lows: “Never, ever, no matter what else you do in your whole life; never sleep yet, get busy planning a homecoming, graduation party or award ceremony for with anyone whose troubles are worse than your own.” What do you think of yourself. From an astrological perspective, you have a mandate to be recognized that, Capricorn? Even if you don’t regard it as a universal rule that you should and appreciated for the gifts you offer the world. unfailingly obey, I suggest you observe it in the coming weeks. For the sake of your mental hygiene, be extra discerning about what influences you absorb—not LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): British Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley was a briljust in bed but everywhere. liant military commander. Renowned for his ability to beat larger armies, he also had great skill at minimizing loss of life among his own troops. His most fa- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The cosmos has authorized you to be hunmous triumph took place in 1815, when he led the forces that defeated Napo- grier than usual. You may also feel free to respond to your enhanced hunger with leon Bonaparte at Waterloo. In the aftermath, the French tyrant lost his power an extra aggressive quest to be fed. Therefore: Be voracious! Risk being avid, and went into exile. What was the secret of Wellesley’s success? “Bonapar- ardent, and even agog. Fill yourself up with pudding, pleasure, praise, peace, te’s plans were made in wire,” he said. “Mine were made in string.” In other perks, and privileges. Anything else you’d like to engorge? If some unenlightwords, Wellesley’s strategy was more flexible and adaptable. As circumstances ened person questions your right to claim the biggest piece, the sweetest taste changed, it could be rearranged with greater ease. That’s the approach I recom- and the best fuel, inform them your astrologer says you have ultimate permismend for you in the coming days. sion.

tors syndiCate WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the New

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not be strong enough to take a shot at a daunting challenge that’s five levels beyond your previous best. But I think you are at least ready to try a tricky challenge that’s one level higher than where you have been operating. And that, in my opinion, is a more practical use of your courage. I think it would be a waste of your energy to get wrapped up in grandiose fantasies about impossible perfections. As long as you don’t overreach, you can accomplish small miracles.

Jazz pianist Armando “Chick”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Is there an interesting ally whose path rarely crosses yours? Do you draw inspiration from a like-minded dynamo who is not fully available? Has fate kept you and a friend from getting as close as you would wish? According to my reading of the astrological omens, relationships like these could become more substantial in the coming weeks. The dream of a more robust connection could ripen into an opportunity to actually collaborate. So be alert for the openings, and be prepared to do what’s necessary to go deeper.

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Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital on 17th Street. Open to all with Multiple Sclerosis, family and friends. Handicapped accessible parking and meeting room. Affiliated with the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society. Burt Masters, (910) 383-1368.

CROHN’S AND COLITIS SUPPORT Tuesdays, 7pm: Group support meeting; for more information, call 910-620-0191. Hospitality House, 1523 Physicians Drive CAREGIVERS AND COFFEE Free monthly meeting on the third Friday of each month, 9:30am. Every day, staff and volunteers of Lower Cape Fear Hospice see the challenges faced by those caring for loved ones. Caregivers and Coffee was created to offer caregivers assistance and encouragement. Each month, LCFH will offer a Caregivers and Coffee session where caregivers can come, share their experiences, encourage each other and learn about valuable resources and support. Meetings will be facilitated by hospice staff, but will also feature topics selected by the group, including visits from other community organizations. Caregivers and Coffee will include informal conversations, learning opportunities and coffee. Chris Scott at 796-7927 or chris.scott@lcfh.org. Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Drive TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays, 4pm: Support Group for individuals

with essential tremor and their families and friends.

New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Road WIDOW’S AND WIDOWER’S SUPPORT The W Meet-up: “Because Life Goes On and So Must We.” For more information please contact Ann LaReau 910-470-2378 or Gayle Ginsberg 910-4711660. Home Instead Senior Care, 2505 S 17th St. TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm.

For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:308pm. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org.

OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS Wednesdays, Pine Valley United Methodist Church. a 12-Step organization for anyone suffering from compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, or any food/ eating-related issue. Over 30 meetings a week in the greater Triangle area. We have no dues, fees, or religious affiliations. Come and see how we can help you!

Call 919-406-9300, or visit us at www.triangleoa.org.

3788 Shipyard Blvd., Bldg B HAPPIEST HOUR GROUP AA meetings 5am, Mon. • 5:30am, Tues, Wed, Fri, and Sat. 1602 Front St.

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AA SOBRIETY MEETINGS Trudge through roadblocks rooted in past trauma(s), regardless of cause. Discussion (closed meeting for those with a desire to stop drinking). Fellowship Center (next to Intergroup), 5901 Wrightsville Ave. Wed. meetings, 7pm.

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Tues., 6:30pm: “Do you think you have a Gambling problem? Is gambling causing stress in your life? Do you often gamble recklessly until your last dollar is gone? Does gambling cause you anxiety? There is help! Come join Wilmington Gambler’s Anonymous and take the first step to getting your life back in control.” Ogden Baptist Church, 7121 Market St. THRIVE A Christ-Centered 12-Step Support group, helping people overcome “Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups.”

Thrive meets every Monday evening at 7pm at Life Community Church (LCC) inside Independence Mall.

Large group begins at 7pm and men’s and women’s small groups begin at 8pm The meetings are in the Extension, which is next to Sears and across from Branches Bookstore. Contact information: Pastor Jim Snider 910-791-3859 or www.lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOC. SUPPORT GROUP For family caregivers. It’s not appropriate for people with dementia to attend. Group meets the fourth Monday of every month, 2pm. Free. Details: 3995905 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. OCD/ANXIETY DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP 7pm: Building B. Group meets the first and third Thursday of each month. Open to adults 18 and older.

Family members welcome. The first Thursday of each month is an educational presentation by Dr.Savard.

Third Thursday is member led. Free. Details: 7638134. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B

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

CHADD Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. http://www.WilmingtonCHADD.org PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm. Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo.com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

FAMILIES ANONYMOUS Thursdays, 7:30pm: A worldwide 12-step recovery fellowship has started a new group in Wilmington for families whose lives are affected by a family member’s use of mind-altering substances or related behavioral problems—especially helpful to parents struggling with an addicted child. Through meetings, literature and a caring fellowship, FA can help parents develop the skills to cope with this family disease and bring serenity back to their lives. No dues or fees are required for membership. First names only are used at meetings to preserve individual anonymity. Advance notice is not necessary to attend a meeting.

Visitors are welcome. 609-238-0174 or email clark@ milioti.com. Wilmington Treatment Center, 2520 Troy Dr. About the FA org. : www.familiesanonymous.org or 847-294-5877 or 800-736-9805. All calls/contacts are confidential.

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