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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: In memoriam of Dean Ripa

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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o you need directions to anything? Recommendations for lunch or dinner?” I offer this so often to guests at the bookstore I almost sound like I am on auto-pilot.

“Is there anything we should see or do while we’re here?” This is a surprisingly common response.

“Well, how do you feel about snakes?”

If they respond with something along the lines of, “OK,” I begin a spiel about Cape Fear Serpentarium’s collection, the surprising amount of science that is accessible through the signage inside, and usually end up with a comment about the collection as the result of one incredibly insane and passionate human being: Dean Ripa.

I say that with incredible respect and admiration. I would say Dean’s intense and extreme passion for snakes is inspiring and marvelous to behold. It takes one to know one; I mean look at my book problem. Except books rarely bite and inject venom into any body.

Since 2001 Dean and the Serpentarium have been a fixture downtown. Tall, dark, handsome, and incredibly intense, he was hard to miss and completely unforgettable. The first few times we met he completely overwhelmed me—and that was before I learned he used to hang out with William S. Burroughs and had archived their correspondences. Burroughs actually bought several of Dean’s paintings. In addition to his passion for snakes, Dean was a talented visual artist, singer (who toured with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra) and writer.

Part of his intensity were the stories that preceded him. Like many tall tales, some have probably grown bigger over the years. There is one about losing a poisonous snake in the house when he was in high school and his family having to move out for months until it could be located; or anther about him joining the Peace Corps to go snake hunting. Then there are the much-publicized tales of his bites by bushmaster snakes (which he specialized in) and medical treatments which followed.

THE POWER OF LEGACY: Dean Ripa handled a King Cobra at the Cape Fear Serpentarium in downtown Wilmington at his Cape Fear Serpentarium. Ripa died tragically on Saturday. Photo from Cape Fear Serpentarium website.

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Actually, if anyone ever visited the Serpentarium, they would find Dean’s ability to narrate the snake-bite experience (what the pain felt like in what sequence) incredibly informative, as he was bitten 12 times by venomous snakes. Dean was con-

sidered to be the leading world authority on the bushmaster snake. He pioneered breeding them in captivity and extensively documented their habits, needs, development, and behavior. One of the most deadly snakes on the planet, the bushmaster bit Dean more times than anyone else on earth—and he managed to live to tell about them.

The Serpentarium is far from a sterile building with bright lights and snakes in small cages. The enclosures have sculpted streams and rocks and are themselves works of art. The space is clearly designed to be a house for animals: their needs drive decisions. The desires of humans who want to see them come second.

The entrance hall of the Serpantarium housed a variety of exhibits over the years, including (for a while) a defamation of the Historic Preservation Commission, which regulates the use of buildings in the Historic District. That eventually gave way to others, including one on Morgellons Disease (the affliction of Joni Mitchell). If anyone ever noticed a list of films that every American should watch slipped into the windows of blue newspaper boxes downtown, that list was courtesy of Dean.

Upstairs, beyond the exhibits, Dean lived in the Serpentairum building with his

wife, Regina.

I liked Dean and respected his passion and devotion. We didn’t agree on much of anything politically, but that is part of what makes life interesting: getting to talk with people who see the world differently. Dean had a voracious appetite for information, which is something we shared. Having him in the periphery of life always made it more interesting. Seeing him as a doting father when his son Arkin was born three years ago was a delight. I loved seeing he and Regina out with Arkin in the stroller.

The StarNews reported Saturday that the Wilmington Police Department was investigating a murder in the apartment above the Serpentairum. It stopped me cold.

“Jock, they’re reporting it as a ‘domesticrelated homicide.’ That’s where Dean and Regina live with the baby.” I caught myself.

“Well, he’s not a baby anymore but I think of him as a baby. Oh, gods! This is terrible.”

Jock tried to assure me we didn’t know enough yet to be upset. Within hours it was confirmed that Dean had been shot to death, and Regina taken into police custody and charged with first-degree murder.

“Dear God, that poor child,” I moaned to Jock. “I just hope … he didn’t see it.”

Jock nodded, his face grave. “Nothing

about this is good,” he finally managed.

“There’s a child … oh, shit.”

To say the loss is terrible is an understatement. But there are also a tremendous number of questions now surfacing: What is the fate of the Serpentarium? It was driven by Dean’s vision, personality, magnetism and focus. Without him at the helm, can it—will it—survive?

The animals inside require tremendous care and the overhead to provide for them is not cheap. Regina is not in any position to care for them or provide continuity for the Serpentarium. This is Dean’s life’s work—but they are also living, breathing creatures that need to eat, be clean, and continue to be housed in a manner safe for not only them but also the people around them. How can and will this be achieved?

StarNews also reported the family came in and had the Serpentarium open on Sunday. Because that’s what Dean would have wanted. Hopefully, this will continue long-term. Dean was widely respected and admired in the herpetology community and several of his colleagues have expressed already their intention to do their best for his animals. Some are concerned that, without a clear heir in a position to assume control, he animals might face euthanasia by authorities.

For the moment, I must marvel at how lucky we have been for 16 years to have had Dean and the Cape Fear Serpentarium here. Yes, snakes raise a variety of responses in people: fear, fascination, curiosity, and interest. But the leading world expert on the bushmaster snake lived and worked in our community for over a decade. He brought people from near and far to learn about snakes and share his passion. That is an amazing gift.

Dean was far from an angel—I think he would have been mortified at the idea of such a comparison. But he was a very gifted, talented and brilliant man, who travelled the world in pursuit of a dream. Then,he came home to where his parents lived to share it all with his neighbors.

In the next few months, as details emerge about this tragedy, we will probably learn more about Dean and Regina’s private lives than any neighbors ever imagined or desired to know. But I hope Dean’s lasting legacy will be his contributions to science and his ambassadorship for snakes. Through the Serpentarium, he really opened a door for thousands of people who not have otherwise bothered to knock. In the professional world his discoveries have changed the way herpetologists see the bushmaster.

Rest in power, friend.

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SWEET, SWEET REVENGE

It is legal in China to sell electric “building shakers” whose primary purpose apparently is to wreak aural havoc on apartment-dwellers’ unreasonably noisy neighbors. Models sell for the equivalent of $11 to $58—each with a long pole to rest on the floor, extending ceiling height to an electric motor braced against the shared ceiling or wall and whose only function is to produce a continuous, thumping beat.

Shanghaiist.com found one avenger in Shaanxi province who, frustrated by his miscreant neighbor, turned on his shaker and then departed for the weekend. (It was unclear whether he faced legal or other repercussions.)

CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE

Mats Jarlstrom is a folk hero in Oregon for his extensive research critical of the short yellow light timed to the state’s redlight cameras, having taken his campaign to TV’s “60 Minutes” and been invited to a transportation engineers’ convention. In January, Oregon’s agency that regulates engineers imposed a $500 fine on Jarlstrom for “practicing engineering” without a state license. (The agency, in fact, wrote that simply using the phrase “I am an engineer” is illegal without a license, even though Jarlstrom has a degree in engineering and worked as an airplane camera mechanic.) He is suing to overturn the fine.

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Last year, surgeons at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), for only the second time in history, removed a tumor “sitting” on the peanut-sized heart of a fetus while the heart was still inside the mother’s womb—in essence successfully operating on two patients simultaneously.

The Uruguayan mother said her initial reaction upon referral to CHOP’s surgeons was to “start laughing, like what, they do that?” (The baby’s December birth revealed that the tumor had grown back and had to be removed again, except this time, through “ordinary” heart surgery.)

The word “Isis” arrived in Western dialogue only after the 2003 invasion of Iraq, as an acronym for the Islamic State, and the Swahili word “Harambe” was known to almost no one until May 2016 when the gorilla “Harambe” (named via a local contest) was put down by a Cincinnati zoo worker after it had dragged an adventurous 3-year-old boy away. In April, a Twitter

user and the website Daily Dot happened upon a 19-year-old California restaurant hostess named Isis Harambe Spjut and verified with state offices that a driver’s license (likely backed by a birth certificate) had been issued to her. (“Spjut” is a Scandinavian name.)

GOVERNMENT IN ACTION

Sidewalk Wars: (1) Thirty-four residents of State Street in Brooklyn, New York, pay a tax of more than $1,000 a year for the privilege of sitting on their front stoops (a pastime which, to the rest of New York City, seems an inalienable right). (The property developer had made a side deal with the city to allow the tax in exchange for approving an architectural adjustment.) (2) The town of Conegliano, Italy, collects local taxes on “sidewalk shadows” that it applies to cafes or businesses with awnings, but also to stores with a single overhanging sign that very slightly “blocks” sun.

Shop owners told reporters the tax felt like Mafia “protection” money.

FINER POINTS OF THE LAW

“Oh, come on!” implored an exasperated Chief Justice Roberts in April when the Justice Department lawyer explained at oral argument that, indeed, a naturalized citizen could have his citizenship retroactively canceled just for breaking a single law, however minor—even if there was never an arrest for it. Appearing incredulous, Roberts hypothesized that if “I drove 60 miles an hour in a 55-mile-an-hour zone,” but was not caught and then became a naturalized citizen, years later the government “can knock on my door and say, ‘Guess what? You’re not an American citizen after all’?” The government lawyer stood firm. (The Supreme Court decision on the law’s constitutionality is expected in June.)

WAIT, WHAT?

Emily Piper and her husband went to court in January in Spokane, Washington, to file for a formal restraining order against a boy who is in kindergarten. Piper said the tyke had been relentlessly hassling their daughter (trying to kiss her) and that Balboa Elementary School officials seem unable to stop him.

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ET TU, SEN. BURR: GOPer shows political and moral courage

BY: MARK BASQUILL

behind FBI Director Comey’s firing.

If it seems like a small statement from a small actor, remember: “There are no irst, my eyes lit up when I got the small parts, only small actors.” A drama mailer for the Oregon Shakespeare can turn on just a few lines.

Festival. Next, I saw the ad for I was moved to write Senator Burr a “Beer, Bill and Bowie,” a June 3 benefit at Waterline Brewing Company for an- heartfelt “thank you.” Even though I disother Wilmington summer Shakespeare agree with policies he supports, I believe production. Finally, I fact-checked Sena- he has the best interests of our nation tor Burr to find out exactly what he said buried deep in his heart. It takes at least about FBI Director Comey’s recent firing. some political and moral courage for a Republican senator from North Carolina Even though I forgot to celebrate Conto be so bold as to break ranks. If there is a federate Memorial Day on May 10—and chance for the political system to become we had another crazy full moon in the less toxic and perhaps even functional, it meantime—news of Shakespeare prowill require a lot more boldness. Politicians ductions and of Senator Richard Burr’s will have to break ranks with party and statement were more than enough to corporate donors for the good of a slightly get me through the week with a smile. larger constituency: the country.

(Anyone who isn’t from here—or from Party-line voting in Congress hasn’t a free state, or from Russia, while visitbeen this polarized since the Civil War. ing on summer holiday—or checking investments—may not realize parts of the Senator Burr didn’t exactly cast the decidSouth still celebrate Confederate Memo- ing vote to pass universal health care, but rial Day. Cultural healing is a painfully he didn’t exactly stand behind the president either. It’s not a good sign for POTUS slow process.)

45. Remember, Julius Caesar reigned only On the brighter side: Wilmington may as long as the Roman Senate figured they never rival the Oregon Shakespeare Feswere better off standing beside him than tival in scope, and we have lost some film sticking a knife in his back. incentives, but we do strive to bring out Impeachment isn’t sticking a knife in the best of the Bard whenever we can.

Our Shakespearian culture is no longer anyone’s back, but it is something I asked limited to Cheri McKay and her outstand- Senator Burr to work toward. When the ing troupe of Cape Fear Shakespeare on current administration took office, I hoped the Green (performing the Bard’s best the president would learn the job quickly. works most nights between Memorial Day Given his lack of experience as a public and 4th of July). Dram Tree Shakespeare servant, I hoped he would show he has recently completed their third show since the best interests of the nation in his heart upstarting a few years go, “The Comedy of by surrounding himself with folks posErrors.” And another Shakespeare group, sessing historical, military, political, legal, led by Christopher Marino, will launch this and diplomatic expertise he clearly lacks. summer with “Much Ado About Nothing.” Instead, he has selected unqualified family members, drained the swamp of public Wilmington’s classical drama is a servants that oppose or investigate him, source of pride. Along the Cape Fear, ellistens to no one, and selfishly scorns the egance of iambic pentameter now counrule of law. The Emoluments Clause, nepterbalances the crass dialogue and inane otism laws, obstruction of justice, electweets playing in our modern political tion tampering, and the 25th Amendment theater. Classical sensibilities are much provide a basis for formal congressional needed. The ratings are in. Modern politiinquiry. cal theater is killing us.

Even if Senator Burr recants in a future But in one brief statement, Senator Burr news cycle, his initial statement is a small took a small step out of the shadows to a but hopeful sign that it would benefit othpotential rebirth of classical drama. I was ers within the Grand Old Party to heed. so shocked I had to check the Senator’s Et tu, Senator Burr! Thank you. website. There it was in black and white: Senator Burr expressed he was “deeply concerned with the timing and reasoning”

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COSMIC FOLK:

PA’s Darlingtyn debuts their new EP and five-piece band to ILM’s Juggling Gypsy BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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inger-songwriter duo Jack Shoudy (guitar, vocals) and Emily MacDonald (vocals) have been a part of the southeastern Pennsylvania folk scene since 2012. The couple first met while Shoudy attended West Chester University, which ultimately inspired their original moniker, Darlington—a historical name within the area.

“It’s a street there,” Shoudy explains. “It’s a historical family name, and that was the name that really clicked with us when we were first starting out as a duo. So we had been ‘Darlington’ for quite some time when we became aware of another act that was also using the name.”

It was a bit serendipitous as the two faced a name change before the end of 2016. They expanded their duo to a full five-piece band with keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Ethan Stauffer, Aaron “Goldie” Goldner on bass and Sean Carione on percussion.

Enter: Darlingtyn. They’re in preparation to release a self-titled EP in June and full-length album in fall 2017.

“Our name change wasn’t the only reason to self-title,” MacDonald tells. “But it definitely pushed us more in that direction, which we were already considering anyway. This EP is our first official declaration of our music to the world, so self-titling felt like the best way to introduce ourselves as Darlingtyn.”

The EP is set to come out on June 11, and Darlingtyn will have advance copies available when they perform at The Juggling Gypsy on Saturday. Their latest work features whimsical melodies and new folk-style storytelling, such as in “Shoo Fly Pie.” It starts out very much like a lullaby: “You’re gonna heal the world with your heart / what would I do without you.”

It’s named after an Amish dessert. Shoo Fly Pie comes with a thick molasses filling and crumbly crust. “It’s super sweet and rich,” according to Shoudy, “and when you set it on the window sill to cool, the flies would be attracted to it, and you’d have to shoo them away.” encore spoke with MacDonald and Shoudy about their new band, EP and sweet tunes folks will hear when they land in ILM this weekend. encore (e): Could you tell our readers a little more about “Shoo Fly Pie”?

Emily MacDonald (EM): When we were

writing “Shoo Fly Pie,” it was a day that Jack and I decided we wanted to write a new song but I was struggling to come up with lyrics.

Jack was playing a really lovely guitar part, and I was sitting there with him on the couch in our little apartment, watching him do his thing.

Music was one of the main things that brought the two of us together when we were falling in love, and I can’t help but often be reminded of that when I listen to Jack play the guitar. I decided in that moment to write Jack a little love song. I love dessert, so it just seemed right to equate Jack to a sweet piece of pie.

enjoy becoming that character on stage and embodying the persona of a strong independent woman who is coming into her own. e: Since adding additional band members, what have you both learned about your own creative processes and about being musicians?

JS: I’ve been in plenty of bands before, but Darlingtyn started as just a duo and grew into what you see now. Most of these songs were written just by Emily and I, and we’ve brought other people into the group to help express our vision. I’ve never been in such a bandleader-type position, where I’m really at the forefront of the musical direction. It’s really helped me find my own voice as a songwriter.

e: We have a huge Americana, folk, bluegrass, and blended genre scene here in NC. What kinds of differences do you observe (if any) when you head South?

EM: Well, we like to call ourselves “cosmic folk,” which we describe as a base of Americana and folk, with influences of jam, blues and bluegrass. I am heavily influenced by all of these genres and find all of them coming through pretty naturally in the music we write as Darlingtyn. I grew up listening to the folk music my parent’s loved—Joni Mitchell and James Taylor. As a teenager I started listening to jam and bluegrass music and going to see live shows. The culture of live music— specifically, in the jam scene—was one I felt really at home in. I love the live music scene in the South and feel like there is a place for the music we are making. While the folk and Americana scene does exist up north, it does not seem nearly as popular and thriving as it does in the South.

Jack Shoudy (JS): My influences really come from the jam scene. I love the Grateful Dead, I love Phish, and the idea of improvisation and jamming songs in a live setting is really important to me as a musician. That wasn’t as easy when we were a duo, but with the full band I feel like we’ve really embraced the jam element. Starting out, we were influenced by artists in the folk tradition, like Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, Kris Kristofferson. That’s stayed with us in our songwriting. As we head south on this shallow south run every year, I always notice a lot more of a country influence in the local scenes. More folk, more bluegrass, even the jam bands have more of a twang to them. That’s why I love heading down this way, I feel like our music has a home down South. Tipping culture is also way more generous down South.

People really tip the musicians down here, much more than in the North. e: Could each of you tell us a little more about one of your favorite songs

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EM: Adding additional band members has expanded my songwriting beyond gravitating toward slower folky songs, and has really gotten me to start thinking about building a soundscape with many layers of sounds.

EXPANDING SONG: Darlingtyn cosmicfolk duo pick up new players and moniker for 2017. Courtesy photo.

on the EP? JS: My favorite is “Old Crow.” It’s probably the best piece of music I’ve ever written, in my opinion. I wrote it really going for that sad, alcoholic, Kris Kristofferson vibe—even though I wrote it one morning when I was in a particularly good place mentally. “Helen & Robert” holds a really emotional place in my heart, too. I wrote it after my grandparents passed away within a few months of each other. This was a few years ago. I wrote it before I was making music with Emily ,and when she came and added the female part, it was really difficult to get through without tearing up. It’s a ballad I wrote as a back and forth between the two, a conversation, as they know they’re reaching the end of their lives.

EM: My favorite song to play live is definitely “She” because it is a sassy song. I wrote it from the perspective of a character I created, rather than my usual lyric writing, which entails spilling out my heart about my own life. This character grew up in a strict religious household, being told what to do and how to act her entire life. She is done listening and is taking control of her life. I really

We wanted the EP to have a taste of Darlingtyn when we first started off as a duo but also introduce sounds we have been working on with the full five-piece band. The song “Funerals” really represents that duo sound, while the other songs on the EP start to incorporate the full band sounds. e: Did you play with any new sounds, instruments or techniques?

JS: Honestly, we’ve been doing more with new sounds since we finished recording these songs than during the recording process. Since we started recording back in August 2016, I’ve added a half dozen effect pedals to my rig, and we’ve really taken to extending and jamming our songs as a band.

When we were just starting out as a folk duo, we had the songs and basically played them the same way every time. As we’ve grown as a band, we’ll improvise solos over certain sections that are different each show. It makes each show a unique experience.

An extended interview with Darlingtyn can be read at encorepub.com.

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Robert Randolph and the Family Band bring rock, soul and sacred steel to Throne BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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obert Randolph and the Family Band just released their fifth studio album, “Got Soul,” in February 2017. During a recent phone interview with encore, Randolph admitted the record was just as fun to make as it is to listen to. When it comes to recording, he has it down to a simple science: “When everybody starts smiling and laughing, and everybody feels good, everything’s connected. That’s when you know you’ve got a good version of a song.”

used to complete country band ensembles, its history derives from Pentecostal churches in the ‘30s. Randolph was trained as a pedal-steel guitarist in the House of God Church in New Jersey. He found the instrument to be a virtual well of untapped potential, in terms of what it could do and how it could sound. As an inner-city kid growing up in church, Randolph has developed a style of sacred steel music that has influenced the likes of Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Derek Trucks, The Allman Brothers, and countless musicians.

an artist is everyone has a niche of sorts.

“I want to be the guy who brings positivity and inspiration and joy, as well as having people rock and dance and feel sexy and beautiful at the same time, and confident,” he explains. “At the end of the day, we’re all here for each other.”

Aside from sharing the love, Randolph is a spiritual person, His roots in gospel shine bright and allow him an opportunity to share something he may not otherwise be able to and on a large stage.

“When we’re making music, many of us artists have the power of the microphone to really tell the truth and bring positivity,” Randolph says. “So it’s really important to me to bring my background in gospel forth.”

“We all have a story and a journey,” he says. “The first time I met Eric Clapton . . . we wound up talking for an hour-and-ahalf—just explaining the story of how and where [sacred steel] came from.”

Joined by drummer Marcus Randolph, Lenesha Randolph (vocals), Ray Ray Randolph (bass), and Brett Haas (guitar), they’ll play Throne Theater on May 20. Frontman Randolph is best known for his pedalRandolph is doing for the pedal steel what steel guitar, also known as “sacred steel.”

Robert Johnson or Jimi Hendrix brought to He uses his platform in music to share his the electric guitar: simply opening up new knowledge and roots of the instrument. worlds for an instrument that’s not necesWhile it originated in Hawaii and is oft- sarily new. “Ray Charles once said, ‘I could

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FUNK AND SOUL: Robert Randolph heads to Throne Theater. Photo by Shane McCauley

never play everything this piano has to offer and I’ve been playing for 50 years,’” Randolph recounts. “That’s what makes music great and having so many different musical styles and artists—Chet Atkins, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry—each has a different style, and not one of them could play what the other one could play.”

Randolph uncovered new range and sounds while making “Got Soul.” Songs like “Travelin Cheeba Man,” “Got Soul,” “Be the Change,” and “Gonna Be Alright,” all were created from him fumbling around on the pedal steel in his house, during sound check, on the bus, or in a hotel room. For him, it’s all about exploration and keeping an open mind.

“One of the cool sounds—or one of my favorites—is really making [the pedal steel] moan and all the different slides I do,” he explains. “It’s almost like two different things: I go real low and do these moans that every church person would go, ‘Uh, oh! That’s the deacon down there.’ And then come up high and that reminds you of Aretha Franklin—that’s really kind of hard to do and control, but when you can, it’s just like, wow, that feels so good.”

Randolph lives by a responsibility to bring song, dance, light and love to the stage. One thing he’s come to realize as

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But this isn’t necessarily about reading the Bible, Quran or Torah. Contradictions and radical ideologies exist among all religions and when meshed with politics—or the entertainment of politics, in this day and age—Randolph sees everyone more in the realm of human than labels. He zeroes in on learning to converse and exchange embrace each other as we sculpt world views.

“There are people who will take scripture or the word and try to twist it into whatever they want to believe instead of what it really means,” Randolph says. “That’s always played into politics and the history of the country—and, really, into the world. But if everybody looks into each other, that outweighs all of that.”

“Be the Change” carries along in that vein. Randolph wrote it with Chuck Cannon in Nashville around the same time of the 2016 presidential debates. “There was so much negativity being shot back and forth and back forth,” he remembers. “[‘Be the Change’] is really about, if you want to see the change, you really need to be the change—everybody’s really got to look at themselves, what they’re doing and how they’re acting. It’s important to give people a positive of message.”

DETAILS:

Robert Randolph and the Family Band

Throne Theater 208 Market St. Sat., May 20, 8 p.m.

Tickets: $20-$34.50 www.thronetheater.com

A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

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LIVE MUSIC

5564 Carolina Beach Road, (910) 452-1212

FRI MAY 19 Full Dish

Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

SAT MAY 20 Mike O’Donnell Dance & Classic 7pm - 10pm

FRI MAY 26 SAT MAY 27 Ben & Heather Randy McQuay Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

Pop & Classic 7pm - 10pm

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

ALT FOLK: Four-piece band from the Triangle Honey Magpie will play a free show at Fermental (7250 Market St.) on Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. Folks can check out their work at www.honeymagpie.com. Courtesy photo.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

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

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

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

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

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

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

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

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

THURSDAY, MAY 18

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free)

2017 WATERFRONT MUSIC SERIES

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

Sunset Cruise w/ Live Music (7pm; $27)

—Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St;

May 21st Port City Shakedown

FRIDAY, MAY 19

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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

Comedy Improv (7pm; Free)

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; Free)

Entangled Dreams (6pm; Free; Alt-Rock, Rap)

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

Acoustic Blues Jam (8pm; $3)

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

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING:

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

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

Sundays, 4-8PM

Steven Compton (6pm; Free; Acoustic Rock)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. —The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

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

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—Porches Cafe, 1030 Chair Rd.

TUESDAY, MAY 23

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

Live Music & Great Food (7pm; Free) —Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth St.

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

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

Girls Choir of Wilmington (7:30pm; Donations)

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FREE First Ride

—Winter Park Baptist Ch., 4700 Wrightsville Ave.

Hell’s Kitchen Comedy Festival (7:30pm; Free) $3.50 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

(up to $10 value)

$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

$3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

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$2.75 Yuengling Draft $2.75 Domestic Bottles 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs $5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

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

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

Wednesdays & Fridays 6-9pm

May 17th Tony Barnes May 19th Steven Compton May 24th Mykel Barbee

Wednesday

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KARAOKE w/Elite Entertainment

—Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.

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

Qwister (8pm; $1; Reggae, Jam-Rock)

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Plenty Pastures (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

—Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St; —Island Beverage, 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. Unit C

Slomo Dingo W/ Revolving Beast (9pm; Free; Rock) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Plenty Pastures & YehMon51 (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

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

Sunset Cruise w/ Live Music (7pm; $27)

—Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

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

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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

Comedy Improv (7pm; $3)

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

Primetime Comedy (8pm; Free)

—The Roof Top Bar at North Front Street Theatre, 21 N. Front St.

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

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

TRIVIA WITH STEVE

Darlingtyn (8pm; Free; Philadelphia Cosmic Folk)

Jim Quick & Coastline (6:30pm; Free; Swamp Soul)

Jam Sandwich Band (9:30pm; Free)

El Jaye Johnson (6:30pm; Free; Jazz)

8:30 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS

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BREAKFAST BUFFET

—Hannah Block Community Center, 120 S. 2nd St. —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223 —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

Candy Snatchers (9pm; Cover TBD; Punk-Rock)

—Reggies 42nd Street Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St.

Dos Eddies (9pm; Free; Acoustic Duo)

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—Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr. —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999

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

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; Free)

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Sunset Cruise w/ Live Music (7pm; $27)

Selah Dubb (3pm; Free; Surf Rock and Reggae)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

Port City Shakedown (4pm; Free; Dance) —Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St.

Honey Magpie (4pm; Free; Alt-Folk)

—Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 910-821-0362

Wilmington Symphonic WInds Concert: From the Sea (4:30pm; $8-$12)

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 910-962-3500

Kure Beach Boogie in the Park (5pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

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

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

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

Savi Fernandez Band (10pm; Cover TBD; Reggae) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

Tony Barnes (6pm; Free; Country)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.;

Satisfaction (7pm; Free; The Rolling Stones Cover) —Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.;

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

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

Reformed Whores (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)

MONDAY, MAY 22

Sunset Cruise w/ Live Music (7pm; $27)

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

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 140 Hays Lane #B15

Gypsy Open Mic (8pm; Free)

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

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THURSDAY, MAY 25

—Rack’M Darts and Billiards, 415 S College Rd.

9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 MIMOSA’S

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS (as little as $29 a week!)

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

Cape Fear Contra Dancers (7:30pm; $5-$10)

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—5th Ave. United Methodist Churc, 409 S. 5th Ave.

9PM-2AM • $400 GUINNESS

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Cape Fear Contra Dancers (7:30pm; $5)

Sunset Cruise w/ Live Music (7pm; $27)

SATURDAY, MAY 20 1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607

Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

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

—Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

Trophic (9:30pm; Free; Rock, Reggae, Fusion)

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

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

UPCOMING EVENTS POP DUO: See The Chainsmokers at PNC Arena in Raleigh on May 24. Photo by Tyler Shields GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 WEST LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 5/20: Eric Church 6/7: Chance the Rapper NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 5/17: Lany and Goody Grace 5/18: Deerhunter 5/19: The Sonics and Dex Romweber 5/20: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe 5/21: Hard Working Americans 5/24: Beach House and Louie Louie 5/26: Okilly Dokilly 6/2: The Honeycutters THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 5/19: Brandy 5/20: Zoso 5/21: Ninja Sex Party 5/26: Adrian Uribe 5/27: Tour De Fat Afterparty 5/28: Kehlani 5/31: Milky Chance 6/2: City and Colour MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 5/22: Beastmaker and Demon Eye 5/26: Yarn 5/27: #ArtOfNoiseDurham 5/28: The Barefoot Movement 5/30: Ben Miller Band 5/31: The Orbiting Human Circus and The Music Tapes

MAY 20 ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722 5/17: The Tenors

MAY 25 12 STONES

PNC ARENA 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD. RALEIGH, NC (919) 861-2300 5/24: The Chainsmokers 6/17: Rock N Ride Raleigh

MAY 28 SEPTEMBER MOURNING

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 5/17: Mayday Parade, Knuckle Puck and Milestones 5/20: Better Off Dead and Moon Water 5/25: Franz Ferdinand and Omni 5/27: Capleton, Crucial Fiya & Friends and Cayenne King 6/2: Beatlesque and Mojo Rising CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 5/18: Cory Wells, DRISKILL, and Anne-Claire (Back) 5/19: Haas Kowert Tice (Back) 5/19: Perfume Genius and Serpentwithfeet 5/20: Say Anything, Bayside and Hot Rod Circuit 5/20: The Veldt And Happy Abandon and more (Back) 5/21: Way Down Wanderers (Back) 5/23: Dead Man Winter and War Machine (Back) 5/23: Tigers Jaw, Saintseneca and Smidley 5/24: Tobin Sprout and Elf Power (Back) 5/25: Valley Queen and Christopher Paul Stelling (Back) 5/26: Zach Wlliams (Back)

MAY 27 HINDER AND NONPOINT

JUN 1

DELTA RAE

JUN 4

CONOR OBERST

SAT. MAY 20 ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND

JUN 16 REEL BIG FISH - THE BEER RUN JUN 23 THE BAND OF HEATHENS JUN 24 OLD 97’S JUL 19

ADRENALINE MOB

THURS. MAY 25 12 STONES

Ticket Sales

www.ThroneTheaterTickets.com SAT. MAY 27 HINDER AND NONPOINT

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 5/18: Lany and Goody Grace 5/19: Whitney 5/23: Zakk Sabbath 5/26: Franz Ferdinand and Omni

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ARTS>>ART

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS:

Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival returns for fifth season on Cape Fear Boulevard

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

n the last few months, talks of eliminating federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities have left many people wondering what it means for all art communities in the U.S. if the proposal is passed (although Trump ended up increasing their budgets by $2 million last month, their fate for the next fiscal budget year is unclear).

While the notion is harrowing, it’s important to remember: Even in the worst-case scenario, we as the American people have the ability to preserve art and culture in our society as long as we support one another. Pleasure Island’s Arts and Culture Alliance invites guests to fully to embrace the creativity of local artists, vendors, culinary masters, and street performers as they take over Cape Fear Boulevard for the fifth annual Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival on May 20.

nautical-inspired imagery. “I use acrylic paint to add defining contour lines and additional texture. I will be presenting mostly mermaidthemed artwork at the festival ,in collaboration with my mom, Laura Boivin of Lucky Lola Art. She is a textile artist.”

“Throughout the evolution of this festival, the common core principle has remained the same: Bring arts to the community and encourage the support of art programs by the community,” states Jillian Boivin, president of the IACA and vendor coordinator for the festival.

Among veteran vendors will be jewelry maker Cameron Johnson, owner of CJ’s Sea Shop on Etsy.com. Johnson begins her design process around color, first and foremost.

Although the festival is IACA’s primary project, it’s opened a gateway for the group to support other local art programs and further involve the community in the arts.

They’ve donated to numerous educational programs and community projects.

“We gave a $350 donation to the art program at Carolina Beach Elementary, thanks to the generosity of the public at our Mardi Gras Auction Fundraiser held this past February,” Boivin says. “At this year’s festival in May, we are asking the public to bring donations of non-toxic art supplies to be distributed to local youth art programs.”

Guests also can get involved with IACA’s

“Whether it is a stone, piece of sea glass or enamel color, I start by trying to figure out how to show off that item’s particular color,” she explains. “Lately, I have been combining stones and sea glass with enamel.”

ART COMMUNITY: Cameron Johnson will have plenty of jewelry pieces (above) at the Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival on May 20.

Courtesy photo.

cause by contributing to the festival’s community art project. Local artists devised a committee to do the project and will be at the festival to begin the piece. “This is such a fun, creative way for members of the public to interact and converse with artists living and working in their community,” Boivin says. “Plus, they can physically partake in creating a one-of-a-kind original artwork that will eventually help to raise funds to support young artists and programs.”

The project will serve as inspiration for volunteer artists to create fine-art pieces to be auctioned off at next year’s annual Mardis Gras Auction Fundraiser. Also, the paint for this year’s Splatter Art Project is taking application in a different way; artists really only need to focus on their aim.

“The community participants will be invited to ‘paint’ on several large-scale canvases, using plastic squirt guns,” Boivin divulges.

“The layering of these paint splatters will form the base of six different canvases.”

Along with the Splatter Art Project, guests will be able to watch artist demonstrations and shop through fine and craft arts from over 50 vendors, which will include Boivin.

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“My pieces are all original mixed-media paintings on canvas or wood,” she says.

Using upcycled fabric, buttons, sequins and beads, she adds texture and depth to

An artist who enjoys taking on multiple projects simultaneously, Johnson will showcase a multitude of material, like bezel-set sea glass and stones, along with handstamped pieces, and more.

“Everything starts from sheet metal or wire,” Johnson explains. “I do not use any pre-fabricated blanks. The length of the projects will vary, depending on what I am working on. I will spend a couple of days cutting and preparing all of the copper blanks that I will be enameling, and another day adding chain or ear wires.”

While Johnson and Boivin are seasoned festival vendors, potter Brian Evans of Evans Pottery will be showing his work at the CB Street Arts Festival for the first time this year.

He has been a potter for two decades now.

“I started in 1997 under the tutelage of master potter Hiroshi Sueyoshi,” Evans tells.

Most of the complexity in his work isn’t from materials themselves, so much as from design. His contemporary style channels various aspects of nature, architecture and the human form.

“I throw most of my pieces on the potter’s wheel,” Evans explains. “The initial making of each can take anywhere from a couple minutes to several hours, depending upon how complicated the item is. It also took me 20 years to get to the skill level that I am at today.”

DETAILS:

Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival Saturday, May 20 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach Free www.cbstreetartsfestival.org

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Our annual Artist’s Choice Show will be opening on August 11th. Deadline to enter is June 30th. We must have your entry form, fee and jpegs of your submissions by that date. Our guest juror this year will be Todd Carignan. Download the entry form at artexposure50.com/call for entries.

Send jpegs to artexposure50@gmail.com.

Any NC artist over the age of 18 is allowed to submit up to two works for consideration.

ART IN BLOOM

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

by Brooks.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

24 N. Front St. • (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun.., noon - 6 p.m. • Call for appointment!

As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and an expanded showroom with stunning collections from both new and returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

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

CURRENT EXHIBITION: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture.

Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available.

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts.

Our clients include many major museums.

EXPO 216

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

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

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

There are two onsite kilns and four wheels used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery. A custom framing department is available. There are realistic and abstract art classes as well as workshops by nationally and regionally known artists. For more information, call 910.575.5999 or visit the website at www. sunsetrivermarketplace.com.

CFCC WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/blogs/wilmagallery Janette K Hopper’s artwork in the “Natural Milieu” of the Wilma Daniels Gallery at Cape Fear Community College is unique and multifaceted. A deeply layered and varied show expresses her love of the sea and forest. Projections, oil paintings, multimedia prints, sounds, a collaborative panel discussion and 3-D installations both interactive and contemplative will fill the gallery with imagery and sound. The show closes on Friday, June 23, with an opening reception from 6 to 9 PM on Friday, May 26, 2017 and a closing reception from 6-9 PM on Friday June 23. In addition there will be a panel discussion and Q&A entitled Perspectives on Overpopulation, Loss of Biodiversity and Stewardship on Wednesday June 14 from 4-6 PM with science and artistic representatives.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Natural Wonder opens at New Elements Gallery on Fourth Friday, May 26, 2017 with a celebratory reception from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. This exhibit features new work from artist Kristen Dill. Dill is known for her oil paintings and watercolor collages that are inspired by nature. From the Atlantic Ocean to her backyard garden, Dill beautifully captures an array of habitats. Natural Wonder will remain on view until June 21, 2016.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; 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.

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ARTS>>THEATRE

A SCRIPT TO KILL FOR: ‘Deathtrap’ is full of twists, turns and lots of laughs

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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ony Rivenbark has a fabulous season planned for the Cube Theatre Project in the Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre at Thalian Hall. The first offering is Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap,” directed by Shane Fernando. Many people are familiar with the 1982 screen adaptation starring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve. But the stage show is enduringly delightful with twists, turns and lots of laughs.

Sidney Bruhl (Bryan Putnam) is a oncefamous, now-washed-up playwright, who lives off his wife’s money in rural New England. Myra (Christy Grantham) is loving, supportive and hoping Sidney produces a hit soon. He needs one—not just for the money but for his self-esteem. Myra is getting worried. Into their lives arrives a script written by Clifford Anderson (Brendan Carter), who took a playwriting seminar from Sidney the year before. Titled “Death-

trap,” it is perfect and Sidney is convinced it will run for years. And so he ponders: Would anyone notice if he killed Clifford and put forward the play as his own? He muses aloud to a shocked Myra. In an effort to distract Sidney from his awful proposal, Myra recounts meeting their new neighbor Helga Tendorp (Ashley Grantham), a Dutch psychic making her rounds to talk shows.

Putnam has such a dry sense of humor and acerbic delivery, audiences may worry about getting a paper cut from one of his jokes. It makes us really question his motivation and humanity. I really wanted to believe he wouldn’t do it—but maybe he could or would? Putnam revels in letting the audience linger with this question, which is mirrored in Myra’s uncertainty.

If Grantham didn’t question it deep down in her soul, we wouldn’t truly wonder. But she does; therefore, so we do. It is odd to see such a beautiful and glamorous woman as Grantham as a middle-aged frump who

embroiders and wears spectacles. But she convinces us she is a settled 1970’s housewife with few ambitions of her own.

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Of course, it is odder to see her surrounded by so many hand weapons: guns, daggers, crossbows, axes, etc. But these are mementos from Sidney’s shows—all of which were thrillers and therefore involved murder and mayhem. So are they just harmless reminders? Actually, the deaths in “Deathtrap” are incredibly well done, beginning with the blood trickling form the garrote. It looks very realistic—frighteningly so.

For all the back and forth of a wellmatched married couple that Grantham and Putnam have, Carter’s Clifford really comes off beautifully as a naïve and sweet foil to Putnam’s jaded sophistication. There he is, just like Ransom in “Out of the Silent Planet,” blithely telling them no one knows where he is or expects him back. The perfect mark. Perhaps what makes Carter’s Clifford so interesting is how accurately he plays a con man. He doesn’t telegraph the con; he wins folks over with smiles, charm and the sense that they are smarter than him. So when we do catch glimpses of the lurking evil beneath the surface, it is all the more startling and distressing. At every turn, he makes us want to have sympathy for him. Even when the well-meaning lawyer friend Porter Pilgrim (Eric Robinson) seems to question Cliff’s trustworthiness, we still want to sympathize with Cliff. Maybe it is just the stuffy, distrustful-but-efficient old-lawyer type that has been the face of authority so long, our inborn desire to side with the underdog feels natural.

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made more over-the-top. There is no joke that could be milked for more laughs. And there is the accent. Ahh, the accent. Yah, the accent.

Fernando has a focused eye for visual detail. He is a man who can spend a week looking for the right pen set for a character’s desk. I can just imagine Fernando and set designer Gary Ralph Smith working on this incredibly detailed working set. They must have been like kids in a candy store, dotting each “i” and crossing every “t,” right down to the perfect period. The show is set in the 1970s; typewriters and carbon copies feature heavily into the plot. The set really looks like my father’s study, mated with Arthur Miller’s Connecticut home.

Roof beams jut out toward the audience, stairs are narrow and winding, and the furniture is tasteful, functional and carefully selected. Isabel Zermani’s costume design is the finishing touch for bringing the period into focus. It makes it realistic without bludgeoning the point with leisure suits for men and halter-top bodysuits for women.

Instead, she goes with tasteful, everyday clothes that fit a certain color scheme cut out of the ‘70s.

Ira Levin is an interesting writer. Though he is probably most famous for “Rosemary’s Baby,” he also wrote “The Stepford Wives” and the Sharon Stone vehicle “Sliver.” Though, for North Carolina audiences, it might be interesting to note one of his early plays was “No Time For Sergeants,” the breakout role that launched Andy Griffith from “The Lost Colony” to national recognition.

“Deathtrap” is a very funny play that manages to find hairpin-plot twist after hairpin-plot twist. This talented cast play each moment and don’t give anything away, so each surprise is more thrilling than the last. For a truly enjoyable night of theatre, “Deathtrap” is worth every penny.

DETAILS: Deathtrap

Thalian Hall’s Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre 310 Chestnut St. May 18-28, Thu.-Sat. & Mon., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Tickets: $32 www.thalianhall.org

STAGE LIFE

ARTS>>THEATRE

more to see

THEATRE THAT STICKS:

Maggie Miller talks becoming Maggie the Cat in Williams’ famed play

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BY: SHEA CARVER

ennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” has found popularity on the big screen (thanks to celebrity layers Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and Burl Ives) and stage for more than 40 years. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955, and follows the Pollitt family on their cotton plantation deep in the Delta, where patriarch Big Daddy is coming home from treatment for cancer. Tricked into thinking he has been cured, Big Daddy returns on his birthday to find his alcoholic son, Brick, going through a mental and depressive meltdown, not to mention domestic turmoil with his wife, Maggie, who is just itching to have children.

The family soon learns Big Daddy’s death is in fact imminent, as secrets of their lives emerge from the darkest depths and reveal the fragility of a broken family hinged on voracious greed, oppression and deceit.

Directed by Deb Gillingham, Thalian Association will open the show this week (ed. note: encore is a presenting sponsor).

Big Daddy and Big Mama are being played

by JR Rodriguez and Michelle Reiff. “Both are powerful performers who gave such strong yet vulnerable readings at auditions,” Gillingham tells. Bradley Coxe and Katherine Rudeseal will portray Gooper and Mae Pollitt, as Charles Calhoun and Quentin Proulx take on Doc Baugh and the preacher. The Pollitt children are covered

by Baylee Allen, Gabriel Homick, and Izabel Taron, and Lily Nicole will play Lacey, one of the household servants.

“Maggie Miller and Sam Robison take on Maggie and Brick,” according to the director.

“Both are bringing so much depth to these characters.” encore interviewed Miller about becoming Maggie, and what audiences can expect to see during the two-week run of the show. encore (e): As an actor how are you capturing the Southern mien of your character? Anyone in particular you’re drawing from?

One Southern thing that always stands out to me in Williams’ work is the heat—the fact that it’s Deep South summertime during the play makes the stakes even higher. I think heat is almost another character in his plays.

It makes a big difference to the life of your character, if you as the actor recognize, for example, there is sweat dripping down your back as you argue with your husband in hushed tones, just hoping no one hears you through the open balcony windows.

Also the culture—the untruthfulness or mendacity (what a great word!) as Williams so clearly points out. That is such an integral part of Southern culture, particularly during the 1950s.

My maternal grandmother was born in a tiny town called “Uriah” in Alabama, and could tell me stories of the end of the plantation days and her childhood. It was a fascinating, if not heartbreaking, glimpse into that period of time. She was also named “Maggie”; I was her namesake. I can still hear her voice referring to herself as “Maggie the Cat” (although she is really nothing like the character). She would have so loved to have been able to see me play this role. I hope to make her proud. e: What do you love most about your character? Least?

MM: I love the complexity of Maggie, and trying to navigate those complexities as she journeys through the play. Also, I believe she is an entirely different person by the end of the show, so I have to allow myself to let that slow transformation happen. The stakes are just so high from the get-go. I said to Deb last night, “Maggie is just running, running, running as fast as she can. She is leaping hurdles and obstacles that are thrown in her path. The hurdles keep getting higher and she continues to leap, no matter the cost.”

Interestingly enough, she really is the only character that meets her goal by the conclusion. She is also not a bad person; her heart is in the right place, although her actions and words may sometimes contradict it. I think that is a challenge: making her likable, trying to get the audience on her side, almost rooting for her, even if they disagree with how she does it.

id and drawling,” and in her long speeches she has “the vocal tricks of a liturgical priest” and “the lines are almost sung—always a little beyond her breath so she has to gasp for another.”

That’s just fun! The challenge of that!

I’ve always been a huge fan of Shakespeare. I’ve always described speaking his words as almost like eating candy; they are just delicious in your mouth. I feel the same about Williams. Also, like Shakespeare, he writes it like he wants you to say it. It’s all right there, so you feel like you have this intimate connection to the playwright. How can you pick a favorite line?! Although, I will say Maggie has some quick, cut-to-the-bone one line daggers that are fun to throw out there. e: What do you find most impacting about this story?

I truly believe this play is still so relevant to today. The themes are all there: 1. Mendacity: Look at social media! What we project of ourselves verses what is actually true; 2. Homosexuality: tolerance vs. fear (literally in the headlines right now in NC!); 3. Greed 4. Death: None of us can escape the march of time and death—and as you start reaching the end of that march, how does your perspective changes or not; 5. Love and hate: the complexities of relationships, both familial and through marriage.

I also love the ambiguity of the ending.

Williams purposefully doesn’t tie everything up into a package with a perfect little bow on top. This is a show that should make you think. It should linger with you for a while after you leave the theater.

DETAILS:

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

May 18-28, 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 3 p.m., Sun. Thalian Hall Maggie Miller (MM): My mother’s family 310 Chestnut St. is from Deep South Alabama, so a lot of e: What is your favorite line and why? Tickets: $20-$30 this play is very familiar territory for me. I’m What does its meaning evoke to you www.thalian.org only one generation removed from the world of the play. I like to think it will help make stepping into that world a little easier, having had that history.

personally and within the greater scope of the play?

MM: I love in the first stage directions Williams describes Maggie’s voice as “both rap-

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“Air Sex Championship will be held at Rooftop Bar at N. Front Theater on Thursday, May 18,” Sherrill says. It combines sports and art, pageantry and presitge, in a dirty, fun little, if not predictably hilarious, celebration of sexual expression, all hosted by comedian Chris Tew. Naturally, the audience is welcome to sign up and become a part of the show.

The Uncalled Four Game Show will be held at Rooftop Bar at N. Front Theater on Friday, May 19. Also an interactive audience experience, it’s based on a specific card game that rhymes with “Darts of Profanity.”

The game was written by comedians who scribed 20 awful questions/statements for audiences to answer/fill in, like “Dad went out to buy _____ and never came back.”

The standup headliner for the week is Jesse Joyce, who takes over Dead Crow on Friday and Saturday evenings. Joyce is known for his appearances on “Comedy Underground,” “Live at Gotham” and History Channel’s “I Love The 1880′s.”

“We’ve provided a wide variety of comedic styles,” Sherrill says, “from underground to sketch, from clean to a little risque. It has always been our goal to provide an underground comedy festival that allows the audiences to feel as included as the invitees and enjoy multiple shows at multiple venues.”

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ARTS>>FILM

HARMLESS DRAMA:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

Mediocre material is elevated by a good cast of characters in ‘Gifted’

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BY: ANGHUS

May 22-24 (also playing May 24 at 4 p.m.): “The Sense of an Ending” features Jim Broadbent as Tony Webster, who leads a reclusive and quiet existence until long buried secrets from his past force him to face the flawed recollections of his younger self, the truth about his first love (Charlotte Rampling) and the devastating consequences of decisions made a lifetime ago. Based on the novel of the same name by Julian Barnes, “The Sense of an Ending” is a gently humorous film surrounding a mystery. (Rated PG-13, 108 mins)

’ve always been something of a heartless bastard when it comes to kids movies or films involving children. It’s comparable to Gene Hackman’s reaction in Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” when he sees his adopted daughter Margot’s play: “I’m just not buying it.” There’s this level of disconnect between material about or aimed at young children that never quite finds a way through my harsh, abrasive exterior.

Every animated movie feels the exact same experience with every story point and emotional beat carefully plotted. Movies about children often seem formulaic to a fault—engineered for maximum button-pushing and heart-string plucking.

Up to now, I found these manipulative flicks unappealing. Then something changed: I had kids. If anyone takes the craft of criticism MORE TO LIFE: Chris Evans plays a concerned seriously, there’s a certain level of reflec- uncle taking care of his genius niece (Mckenna tion and level-setting to be done from time Grace) in ‘Gifted.’ Photo credit: Fox Searchlight to time. Tastes change—most people’s do anyway. There are some poor souls who Mary’s super brain. Cue the family chaos get locked into a specific time and place in as Mary’s grandmother and uncle fight over their lives and base every subsequent artistic what kind of life Mary could have. Frank’s proposition on a small cross-section of films focus is on Mary learning how to play well during an influential time in youth. They’re with others, and not letting her intelligence the people who watch the same movies over be a defining trait. Much of his consternation and over again, and never allow their creative comes from the life of Mary’s mother, another compasses to chart a new course. genius plagued with a number of demons.

“Gifted,” the new melodrama from Marc Evelyn, on the other hand, wants private Webb (“500 Days of Summer” and one de- schools and a life that will help Mary use her cent “Amazing Spider-Man” movie), is the genius and embrace her super intelligence. first movie I’ve seen that has exposed a fisIt’s a pretty basic movie with pretty basic sure in my stony exterior. I always assumed characters. None of it is particularly novel. I having kids would one day make me less was reminded of Jodie Foster’s “Little Man cynical about family movies. Eventually, I Tate,” which posed similar questions about would start to soften, like a tube of frozen parenting a gifted child and obligations they cookie dough left to thaw. While not a perfect have to use this amazing natural ability. My movie, “Gifted” managed to be an entertain- only problem with the film is the oft-travelled ing piece of fluff. More so, it successfully ma- territory. “Gifted” doesn’t take us anywhere nipulated me via my budding dad feels. special; it’s a retread of similar movies, Frank (Chris Evans) is a blue-collar boat repairman who has been tasked with taking care of his niece, Mary (McKenna Grace). On her first day of school, viewers quickly will realize two things: Mary has trouble interacting with other children, and she is a math genius that makes Will Hunting look like Kellyanne Conway. Mary’s teacher, Bonnie (the great Jenny Slate), becomes excited by the prospect of her genius. Frank is far less excited, and tries to underplay Mary’s intellect in order to provide her a normal life.

It’s a great plan until everything is thrown into chaos by Frank’s mother who learns of

of a tortured genius in the Deep South who heard about a mother rubbing her pregnant belly and saying, “Please, send me a genius” over and over again. “Gifted” reminds us intelligence doesn’t always equal happiness and there’s more to life than calculus.

Duh.

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DETAILS: Gifted

Rated PG-13 Directed by Marc Webb Starring Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate

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though with a little more melodrama thrown in for good measure. Maybe they should have called it “Clearwater by the Sea.”

The mediocre material is elevated by a good cast of actors who manage to bring life to the story. Jenny Slate, Octavia Spencer and Chris Evans all do well in their respective roles. I did find myself invested in the relationship between Frank and Mary. The world expects a genius to be smart and do something with that gift, even though it is often the cause of so much unhappiness. I remember recently listening to the excellent podcast “Shit-Town,” which followed the life

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upcycling fashion

EXTRA>>FEATURE

All items are from Vintage Values, a resale and consignment shop that benefits Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. Designer Alisha Thomas has repurposed the outfit below to showcase during the 25-year fashion show held at the Hilton this Friday.

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Photography: Justin Mitchener | Styling: Michael Ussery Designer: Alisha Thomas

PINK SUIT: $9

Local designers, shop

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BY: SHEA CARVER

omestic violence knows no gender, sexual orientation, race, age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. According to the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Inc. (DVSS) director of operations and development, Lauren Daley, “It will touch almost everyone in some way during their lives. Raising awareness and funds to support programs is crucial to providing services to individuals.”

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The local nonprofit has been serving Wilmington for 31 years now. In 2016 they helped over 2,500 people, held more than 200 empowerment groups, participated in 119 youth programs, and held 82 trainings to help maximize their efforts to keep our community safe.

Now, in year 25 of holding their annual fashion show—with clothes provided from their resale shops, Vintage Values—Daley and local marketing and brand executive Michael Ussery are giving the runway a makeover, so to speak. They’re bringing in local designers and boutiques to upcycle looks from Vintage Values, while stylists make over models to walk the catwalk come Friday. s “We want to show how to re-purpose re- s sale-store finds with pieces you may already g have in your closet,” Daley tells.

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Ussery reached out to local stores and heard back from Tres Bleu, Aqua Fedora, Island Passage, Bloke, Sweetwater, Tusc, and Love A La Mode, along with designers Alisha Thomas, Lesley Tamaev, Lauren Lassiter, Elizabeth Workman, Chloe Gray, and Alice Powell. Stylists consist of Drewe Smith, Austin Mays Emily Caulfield, Kelsey Gibbs, and A’ngelia Fonville. “I’ve simply brought in a fresh eye and a close-knit network of clients and friends,” Ussery says. “Not only are their skills needed, but their hearts and lifestyle align with mine: We need to do what we can do, together, to make a difference for those in need to impact our community.”

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a b n I h Ussery already held a few lead-up fundrais- e ers to the fashion show. One was his monthly i market, There’s Something To Do, in February. He requested attendees bring a $5 t gas card to donate to DVSS while shopping D through a designer fair featuring local art- h ists. He also helped promote an initiative at n Blush Haus of Beauté—who will be doing a hair and makeup at the fashion show. On p a Sunday in May, they donated all profits f from haircuts to DVSS.

“Owner Elisha Smith created ‘Beaute for a Benefit,’ and pulled together willing salons and s

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stylists,” Ussery explains. “At these donationstyle events, to me, it’s less about the amount given but more about the act of giving.”

Ussery decided in the new year he would switch some of his professional goals toward giving back after putting together a puzzle with DVSS outreach director Mandy Houvouras. During the New Year’s Day dinner, she was talking about her desire to see their annual fashion show get a facelift. She hoped to reach a new demographic in the community: millennials. Thirtysomething Ussery immediately took to the idea.

“My resolution for 2017 was to ‘stop talking about it and start being about it,’” he tells. “I felt bombarded with this notion of it being cool to not care—and, well, that’s not really the case.

I want to care about things, and people, and I hope it simply balloons out from me to these events to strangers to people reading this, and it ignites a desire to ‘be about it.’”

Ussery, the designers, the boutiques, and the stylists all are donating their time. He and Daley settled on the theme “Dawning.” They hoped to encompass all sides of the community in its outlook: a new dawn for advocates, a new dawn for clients, a new dawn for participants, a new dawn for volunteers, a new dawn for community compassion.

“This year’s theme was the product of a creative and dynamic team of volunteers, brainstorming ways to incorporate new ideas, while

staying true to the show’s history,” Daley says.

Vintage Values has been around since 1986, providing Wilmingtonians gently used clothes, shoes, accessories, home goods, books, and more. It has grown into three stores across town and is a major source of funds year-round for DVSS. They accept donations of gently used items always (except electronics and children’s toys).

“Proceeds support our programs, and those we serve also receive vouchers for items they may need,” Daley says. “Clothing from these stores has been the main focus of the show for most of the show’s tenure.”

2017 will see clothes upcycled with a designers’, boutiques’ and stylists’ spin on it.

Ussery says folks will see Gucci-inspired applique fashion, layers of prints on prints, and even casual street style with a twist.

“The most prominent trend will most likely be self-expression,” he tells. “Too often fashion is boxed into ‘it’s either this, or it’s not cool.’

Really, it’s about wearing what you like, putting your best foot forward, and using your style to start a conversation.”

Two fashion shows will take place Friday, May 19. A lunch show ($45) begins at 11 a.m. and dinner show ($55) will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. Tickets include a plated meal; a cash bar is in the hotel lobby as well.

Funds raised help DVSS continue to provide 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency homelike shelter, court advocacy, empowerment groups, individual advocacy, children’s programs, as well as community outreach, education and prevention programs.

“With the insurgence of talent and exposure, hopefully, this concept of giving and being active will be a ‘dawning’ in Wilmington,” Ussery says, “and make us all more aware, more conscious and more willing to be a part of making positive change.”

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Dawning: 25 Year Anniversary Fashion Show

To benefit Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Inc. Hilton Wilmington Riverside 301 N. Water St Lunch ticket: $45• Dinner ticket: $55 www.domesticviolence-wilm.org

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BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their 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 BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til

4pm.

■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sunday 11am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 113. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss.

From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafewilmington.com; facebook.com/thefelixcafewilmington HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

– 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

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

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!).

So next time you are looking for a new and exciting

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch inhouse, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot.

Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in

Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com.

Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN

GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces.

We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our

open hours Sunday through Thursday. At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has

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served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order.

Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas

and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

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

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

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

Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS

Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New Yorkstyle bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel?

Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered. Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue—right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

BREWPUB BILL’S FRONT PORCH Welcome to Bill’s Front Porch Brewery & Restaurant, where you’ll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We’re passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from– scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff. Our commitment to support the communities in which we do business goes to the heart of what differentiates Bill’s Front Porch from other restaurants. But it is because of you, our guests, that we have been able to make this all happen. 4238 Market St. 4-10 Mon-Wed; 4-11 Thurs; 11-11 Fri-Sat; 12-10 Sun. 910-762-6333 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown/Market St. ■ FEATURING: Homemade craft beer, bar food and entrees.

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.com

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events.

Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN

ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique familyfriendly 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 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade

soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 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: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN

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

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

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

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

MEXICAN

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

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com

LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily.

Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market

Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

ORGANIC

LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheatfree and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the

Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

SEAFOOD

BUSTER’S CALABASH SEAFOOD AND DINER New to the NOMA corridor, Buster’s Calabash Seafood and Diner features a large menu of seafood that will sate all fishy palates. From fresh catfish and flounder to shrimp, and scallops, oysters and crab cakes, it’s all found in one spot. They also offer sandwiches, fajitas, and wraps, so there is something for everyone. Their daily blue-plate specials help keep the belly full and the wallet light, while their daily breakfast buffet and special Sunday brunch buffet (6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) keeps the early and midday risers just as full. 6309 Market St, North Wilmington. 910-769-2018 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week, Mon-Sat, 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun., 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations available.

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

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With

Serving seasonally inspired, locally-sourced Southern Cuisine.

Proudly purchasing all of our seafood, protein, and produce from local fishermen, vendors, and farmers.

P embroke ’ s

SPECIALS:

SoCIAL Hour In tHE BAr tuESdAy - tHurSdAy 5Pm-7Pm wItH BAr mEnu & CoCktAIL SPECIALS

Dinner Daily: Tuesday - Saturday starting at 5pm Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm

1125 A, m ILItAry C utoff r d . • (910) 239-9153 www . PEmBrokESCuISInE . Com

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its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland.

“We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer.

We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch.

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp,

Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net 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.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South.

We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN Specials: TUES NIGHT: 1/2 Price wines by the glass WED NIGHT: 1/2 Price Draft beers

Dinner Daily: Tuesday - Saturday starting at 5pm Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm featuring DIY Mimosa = 1 bottle of sparkling wine and a mason jar of hand squeezed OJ

www . rxwilmington . com

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CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says.

Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

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

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant.

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

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

Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

SPORTS BAR

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laid-back atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy.

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

NIP SIP

GRUB & GUZZLE>>REVIEW

SENSATIONALLY HOMEMADE:

foodtastic events 4TH ANNUAL RAISE THE BARN

23rd Street deli Scratch hits breakfast and lunch out of the (ILM) park

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BY: ROSA BIANCA

hree words: homemade English muffin. Well, homemade everything, to be specific.

Scratch on 23rd popped up down the road from our local airport. The quaint café quietly opened under the radar (whizzing by even us local foodies who are on top of the Port City dining scene).

Several weeks ago, a friend mentioned enjoying a fabulous breakfast sandwich at some place called “Scratch.” I wasn’t the only one with egg on my face; even my editor was puzzled at the sound of a new restaurant suddenly residing just down the street from her home.

Having opened in early spring, I jumped at the chance to critique my way through their almost entirely made-from-scratch menu.

I pulled into an empty parking lot at 11:50 a.m. on a Wednesday. For a few moments, I questioned the lightly glowing “open” sign.

The menu was showcased on modern digital screens, the cashier was friendly, and the modest dining room was spacious and clean. I started with a small order for myself (before heading home with the other half of the menu). I was sighing at the sight of vacancy when, suddenly, the bing-bong of the door startled me, and customer after customer (after customer) shuffled their way in, until the line was nearly out the door.

The cashier informed me it was a standard crowd for noon. Once I dug into my grub, I could see why.

My breakfast sandwich took a bit longer than expected (about 10 minutes), but when making English muffins and sausage patties from scratch, by all means, chefs, take your time. The sausage patty could have been a bit bigger from a surface standpoint, but I wouldn’t change a thing about the spicy, herby flavor of the meat. Between sharp white cheddar and a perfectly cooked fried egg, I was in my happy place. The outside of the muffin was crusty, buttery and speckled with cornmeal. There wasn’t much nookand-cranny action, as it was sliced instead of forked open, but the bread itself had a sour tang and a great chew. Note to Southerners: Scratch also serves up a shredded Carolina hoop cheese biscuit that, even without trying, I’ll vouch for.

As for the homemade cold brew: I’m picky about coffee, and I polished off every sip of the 20 ounces I was given. Scratch even extends their high-quality standards

VEGGIE BOWL: Red quinoa and brown rice, topped with sunny-side-up egg, spinach, tomato, and kalepesto. Photo by Tom Dorgan

to the drink lineup: specialty lattes, mochas, smoothies, and iced concoctions galore.

Pastry-wise, my options consisted of several muffins and cookies. I assume, however, closer to opening time, this self-serve bakedgoods hot box is jam packed. I snagged a blueberry muffin the size of my head. Nothing to write home about, but it may have been a few hours old.

Anyone looking for a lighter method of piling carbs and protein will find the veggie bowl is as good as it gets. The puffy mixture of brown rice and red quinoa came topped with a sunny-side-up egg, spinach, tomatoes, and a kale pesto drizzle. At just $7, the amount of whole grains and veggies was impressive.

A+ for affordability.

I read their pickled pepper pork sandwich was a house specialty. Pork lovers will be in ham heaven. It starts with slow-roasted thick, juicy pork, sharp provolone, pickled sweet and hot peppers, and velvety garlic pesto. The entire thing is cradled into a fluffy (and fresh baked, of course) French baguette. The pop of pickled peppers cut the hearty, tender slices of pork, and the pesto wasn’t overwhelming but was just kissed by the garlic. The not-so-goldenbrown baguette could have benefitted from a touch longer ride in the oven for more of an exterior crisp. All in all, though, every bite was balanced and tasty.

Enter: the brisket melt; it was my favorite item of the day. The generously gooey sandwich was worth every calorie of slowroasted brisket, BBQ sauce, smoked Gouda,

and house pickles on homemade griddled sourdough. Every ingredient was not only superior, but proved its purpose with each mouthful. The moist brisket was savory and fatty, in all of the best ways, while the dillscented pickles gave a vibrant, vinegary contrast to the meat.

Such a solid sandwich provides the definition of “comfort food.” I’m already excited about finding the remainder of it in my fridge after a night on the town.

Speaking of comfort food, grilled cheese and tomato soup, anyone? I was eyeing the Scratch grilled cheese (stacked with all of my favorite players: sharp white cheddar, Muenster and Havarti), but I just hit my nom factor with the decadent brisket melt. Instead, I opted for the soup. I’m usually not overly impressed with something like standard soup, but the house tomato basil was extraordinary. It had a pinkish hue (likely from a dash of cream) and was brimming with chunky fresh tomato pieces and fragrant, earthy basil. It wasn’t as heavy as a bisque or as light as a standard canned red soup. It was the Goldilocks of homemade tomato soup.

The pasta salad also came highly recommended and it was lusciously loaded with a bright vinaigrette, feta and chopped veggies.

To test out the flexibility of the kitchen, I asked if it was possible to get a scoop of the chicken salad and one of the tuna (which were only on the menu as entrée salads).

The cashier complied without hesitation. The chicken salad was yummy and bursting with homemade pickles. The tuna was chunky, fresh and flavorful.

Scratch may have snuck up on us gently, but their sensational, thoughtfully-crafted fare is anything but bashful. They scratched my back—err, appetite—so now I’m scratching yours. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up.

DETAILS:

Scratch on 23rd

1724 Gardner Dr., Suite 160 Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

910-399-2453 www.scratchon23rd.com

Saturday, May 20, 6 p.m.

The Arboretum • 6206 Oleander Dr. www.feastdowneast.org Price: $95-$115

Feast Down East hosts the 4th annual Raise the Barn, Wilmington’s premier gourmet farm-to-fork event with food prepared by locally-renowned chefs. The dinner and benefit supports Feast Down East’s mission to strengthen the local food system in Southeastern North Carolina. Raise the Barn will feature a tapasstyle gourmet dinner using locally grown and raised ingredients either sourced through Feast Down East’s food hub or directly from area farms and fisheries. A wide variety of dishes will be presented

by Wilmington’s top chefs. There will be desserts from area restaurants and an open bar featuring local beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail.

Proceeds benefit the nonprofit work of Feast Down East, connecting small-scale farms to local markets and improving access to healthy foods in underserved communities.

33RD ANNUAL LOBSTER FEST Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m.

Church of the Servant • 4925 Oriole Dr. cosepiscopal.ecdio.org Price: $19-$25

Church of the Servant in Wilmington, NC, presents the 33rd Annual Lobster Fest on June 3, 2017 : 11am to 4pm.

Order lobsters and lobster meals in advance from May 1 to June 1 2017 and pick them up for carryout, or dine in.

Starting May 1, order online at cosepiscopal.ecdio.org or call the lobster line at 910-990-3331. Order 10 or more lobsters and get free delivery in New Hanover and nearby Brunswick counties. A block party on Harbor Island begins at 7 p.m.

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EXTRA>>BOOKS

CARPE LIBRUM Revisiting the legacy left by Maya Angelou

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, John F. Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title with an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

“The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou” Modern Library, 2004, pgs. 1184

By Maya Angelou

When “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was published, Maya Angelou changed the cultural conversation about the experience of African American girls in 20th century America. Written in a disarmingly clear and present first-person voice, it recounted her early life, which included being sent cross country to live with her grandmother in Arkansas until she was a teenager. She lived briefly with each of her parents and was raped by her mother’s boyfriend when she was in elementary school.

Eventually, it led to an unplanned pregnancy at the age of 17.

It is a standard assigned summer reading for AP American literature, which is where I encountered it. Angelou’s voice and ability to put the reader firmly in the moment she recalls on the page is a gift for which many writers lust. It

had been years since I picked up “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” But her poetry continued to enter into my orbit—frequently through monologues performed by other actresses in acting class or in spontaneous recollections of customers at the bookstore who were lucky enough to have class with her at Wake Forest.

In 1982 Angelou was appointed as the first lifetime Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest. She resided in NC until her death in 2014. It seemed time to revisit her work—in fact, even, to visit more of her work.

“That is a huge book,” Joel commented one evening when he saw me reading “The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angleou.”

“That’s because it is six books,” I responded. “It is ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ ‘Gather Together in My Name,’ ‘Singin’ and Swingin’ and Gettin’ Merry Like Christmas,’ ‘The Heart of a Woman,’ ‘All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes,’ and ‘A Song Flung Up To Heaven’—all in one volume.”

“OK, that makes sense.”

At 1,184 pages, the “Autobiographies” is longer than David Foster Wallace’s “Infinite Jest” (1,079 pages), a book famous for its length and density. Angelou stated in interviews she hoped to be the American Proust— through writing her reminiscences, she would create a narrative that mined the personal for the eternal and made autobiography a legitimate literary form. Well, having read both her and Proust, let me just say: She leaves him in the dust. Her life is far more interesting.

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In “Gather Together in My Name,” we see her as a young, single, African American mother trying to make her way in the world, just after WWII. There are not a lot of doors open to her: domestic service, cooking, child-minding, waitressing. These are not careers. She inadvertently finds herself as a madam operating a whorehouse with two lesbians who service black Navymen. Later she briefly works as a prostitute herself to help the man she thought she loved. She soon learned otherwise when her baby was absconded by the babysitter.

Later in “Singin’ and Swingin’ and Getting’ Merry Like Christmas,” we follow her as she breaks into show business and becomes a sought-after nightclub performer. She joins the cast of “Porgy and Bess” on an international tour. “The Heart of a Woman” continues the story to Africa and the beginning of her writing career. “A Song Flung Up To Heaven” deals head-on with the assassinations of Dr. King and Malcom X, and her return to America at the height of the civil-rights struggle.

They are possibly some of the most fascinating and insightful writings ever produced in the English language. Part of what Angelou is able to do also is articulate interracial relationships, both platonic and romantic, in mid-century America. The landmark Supreme Court case of Richard and Mildred Loving was in 1958. Angelou married a Greek man in California in 1951. The response from family and friends was just as vocally opposed from the African American community as from the Caucasian community. Perhaps that is her real secret weapon with the “Autobiographies”: Yes, it is powerful for young African American women to find a voice that resonates experiences they share. It is essential to be able to find and see yourself on the page. But Angelou shows white America how other people see them. Yes, there is anger in her description, and justifiably so, but also confusion and distrust. Why would a white girl I don’t know in a record store decide to befriend me and offer me a job? Why? What is the trick she’s going to pull? It is eye-opening, to say the least.

Truly, before you can write, you must experience. I think with the success of David Sedaris’ essays everybody wants to write creative nonfiction about their lives and make a living from it. Alas, Sedaris is already filling the niche of “spoiled suburbanite with a bad attitude”; there just isn’t room for thousands to recount their loves and losses in lives of privilege.

However, the life of Maya Angelou can barely be contained within the pages. She makes the most personal experiences feel palpably real enough to be cautionary. She infuses them with insight to bring people closer rather than farther apart. Her literary legacy and her life are gifts that will echo down through generations, just as they should.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR

events

ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

First Sat. of June, July, Aug., Sept. and Oct., 10am4pm. Outdoor: $15, every 10x10. Indoor: $20. every 10x10. Make RSVP today. Food vendors welcome.

American Legion Post 167, 16660 Hwy US 17, Hampstead. Download: www.ncalpost167.org.

ARTISAN MARKET

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

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

BIKE TO WORK WEEK

Through May 21: The Cape Fear Region is celebrating Bike to Work Week to promote bicycling as a mode of transportation, and to recruit members of the community as regular bicycle commuters. Join the celebration by riding your bike to work at least one day this week. New Hanover Regional Medical Center had the most employees participte (31) followed by New Hanover County (25). Bike Cycles had the highest percentage of employee participa-

tion (100%) followed by Two Wheeler Dealer (68%).

Two bike paths: Cross-City Trail and River to Sea Bikeway. Map of bike suitability in the region: Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017B2WW

VERIZON RECYCLING RALLY

May 17, all day: Verizon’s 5th Recycling Rally: Residents encouraged to drop off old electronics, other materials at Verizon’s Wilmington facility for recycling. Free and open to the public. The supplier disposing of the discarded items will adhere to Verizon’s zero-landfill objective, meaning materials will be reused or recycled so that they do not end up in a landfill. Items can include glass, plastics and aluminum cans; laptop and desktop computers; CRT (cathode ray tube) and LCD (liquid crystal

display) monitors and televisions; computer cables, mice and keyboards; gaming consoles; telephones and answering machines; stereo and audio equipment; paper shredders; alarm clocks; printers; cameras; conferencing equipment; remote controls; earphones; small electronic appliances (such as coffee makers, toasters, toaster ovens and can openers); microwave ovens; vacuum cleaners; and electronic toys without batteries. Hard drives will not be wiped, and all batteries should be removed prior to turning in any items. Not included: hazardous waste (such as batteries, ink/toners, mercury bulbs); units containing fluid (such as motors and pumps containing fluid); refrigerators and freezers; medical waste, and radioactive material such as Xray equipment. Verizon, 3601 Converse Dr. SIP AND SHOP VINTAGE & MAKERS MARKET

May 17, 5pm: Shop local vintage, antique and artisan vendors at this pop-up outdoor market, and enjoy VIP after-hours shopping at Legacy Architectural Salvage. Sponsored by Historic Wilmington Foundation in honor of Preservation Month. Free sips and snacks make this event extra-fun! Legacy Architectural Salvage Behind Stevens Ace Hardware, 1831 Dawson St.

RIMS ON THE RIVER

May 19-21: Festivities begin Friday with a taste of local entertainment and fun at our various partner venues, bars and restaurants. Saturday the 20 is Car Show Day, participants are invited to come down beginning at 9am to get admitted and parked, with the show starting at 11am to the public. Participants parking is $10/ advance or $15/day of the show(based on space remaining).

If you wish to park near a friend, you must arrive together, no spaces will be held. Entry forms can be found on our website. Awards are presented at approximately 4. Free to the public. Also during the car show, Perfect Pin Up will be hosting a pinup contest. Participation info can be found online.

Saturday evening will be a concert at Reggie’s on 42nd Street featuring The Candy Snatchers, Zodiac Panthers and more. Sunday the 21st, we close out our weekend with a group casual cruise; meet at Cape Fear Community College’s Schwartz Center Parking lot on N. Front St. Free fun event! www.RimsOnTheRiver.com.

MELISSA BLOCK LUNCHEON

May 23, noon: NPR’s Melissa Block will speak at annual fundraising luncheon at the Hilton. Suggested donation of $100 or more per guest at the luncheon; corporate sponsorships are also available. As special correspondent, Block produces richly reported profiles of figures at the forefront of thought and culture, as well as stories and series on the critical issues of our day. Co-host of All Things Considered, winner of George Foster Peabody Award, duPont-Columbia Award, Edward R. Murrow Award, National Headliner Award, and the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sigma Delta Chi Award. Her reporting after the attacks of September 11, 2001, helped earn NPR a Peabody Award.

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May 20, 8am: The EmergeOrtho 5k benefits and celebrates the achievements of the boys and girls in Girls on the Run and STRIDE of Coastal Carolina.

Join us on May 20th at 8am as over 600 boys and girls celebrate their season. Runners, walkers and strollers are welcome! EmergeOrtho 5k is a great family and community event—come join in the fun!

Port City Community Church, 250 Vision Dr. NOURISH NC BLOCK PARTY

May 20, 12-3pm: Drop in anytime. Celebrate accomplishments and meet other hunger heroes. A family friendly event featuring: live music by the Masonboro Sound, grill out by Chef Bobby, snocone machine, bounce house and face paint, complimentary adult and kid-friendly beverages, affordable auction and raffles, casual dress, adult games and more. RSVP: assistant@nourishnc.org or (910) 465-0995. NourishNC Warehouse, 601 Greenfield St.

Mozart to Les Mis with some gospel and John Rutter along the way. Girls’ Choir alumnae are especially invited. Choir performs a variety of classical, folk, sacred, secular and popular music, developing musicianship, self-discipline, and teamwork. It is also dedicated to serving the larger community through its activities and concerts. www.girlschoirofwilmington.org. Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave. ILM SYMPHONIC WINDS

May 21, 4:30pm: Wilmington Symphonic Winds present “From the Sea,” under the direction of Dr. John LaCognata, feat. woodwind, brass and percussion musicians, playing the world’s greatest wind band literature. The ensemble membership is composed of professional level musicians from eastern NC and SC, who offer high quality band literature at the highest possible degree of excellence. Wilmington Symphonic Winds presents three public concerts each year. Kenan Auditorium, UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. info@wilmingtonsymphonicwinds.org and 910-962-3500 or 800-7323643. $8-$12.

FULL BELLY PROJECT UPDATE

May 24, noon: Full Belly will be giving an important update on the global impact that this Wilmingtonborn organization is having. Come learn about how we are empowering people to lift themselves out of poverty and hunger. We won’t take more than an hour of your time and promise to offer a compelling presentation. RSVP: (910) 452-0975. Fully Belly Project, 1020 Chestnut St.

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KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park from 5-7pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of May through October. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

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GIRLS CHOIR

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held Monday, May 15, 6-8pm, and Tues., May 16, 6-8pm. Actors are not required to prepare anything as they will read from sides chosen from the script.

This adaptation takes place from 1990’s London (British accents) and ages to modern day. ​Show dates are Friday & Saturday nights July 28-August 26. zach@theatrewilmington.com. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. KIDS THEATRE

May 18, 7pm; 20-21, 3pm: Come see two creepy tales from the weird pen of Zach Hanner, perfect for kids of all ages! Delve into a subterranean mystery with “What Lies Beneath” and find out when disaster strikes, can Cindy’s “Super Zeroes” save the day?! TheatreNow, 19 S. 10th St. $12 for adults $10 for kids under 16. http://www.theatrewilmington.com.

A LENGTH OF ROPE

501(c)(3) non-profit tour sponsored by Anchorage Community Works will feature Ariel Schmidtke’s solo contemporary circus show, exploring the significant choices we come to in life, with a rope and trapeze suspended on opposing sides of each intersection. Joining Schmidtke will be Bellingham, Washington-based performer Strangely, who is known for his award winning, “rollicking, singalong, one-man, cabaret riot” (Broadway Baby, Edinburgh) show Roaring Accordion. Local artist Gina Gambony will present shadow puppetry Pay what you can, suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St. www. theatrewilmington.com

PAGE TO STAGE

May 21, 3pm: Page to Stage Unlimited presents “Spring Bouquet”, a variety of scenes and moods, includes snippets from the last five years of original productions plus works in progress presentations of new pieces by Joshua Drew, Wesleigh Neville and Ken Vest are on tap. If you have never experienced this part of the play-producing process, you are in for a treat! Page to Stage Unlimited (https://www. facebook.com/pagetostageunlimited?_rdr=p) presents a series of staged readings of original, locally-written works offering a mix of comedy and drama with a different theme each month. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

May 18-28, 8pm or 3pm, Sundays: Thalian Association presents an American treasure brimming with intensity and wit, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof follows the powerful Southern family of the aging Big Daddy and his wife, Big Mama. As their son Brick and his beautiful but sexually frustrated wife Maggie “the Cat” scramble to secure their part of Big Daddy’s estate, troubled relationships come to a stormy climax and a shockwave of secrets are revealed.

Tickets: $15-$30. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

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FILM CLUB

Film Club is a free film-making workshop for young people ages 10 and older. The group will work with each other and director Mr. Scooter at a series of three lively, interactive sessions. Attendance is required at all three sessions, on May 11 and 18.

Students create their story on film, participants will develop narrative skills and practice negotiating and group decision making. Free for kids and teens ages 10 and older, but space is limited. http://libcal.nhclibrary.org/event/2968261. Scooter Hayes at 910-798-6393 or shayes@nhcgov.com.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

FINDING DORY

May 20, 7pm: Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the stars. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking prohibited on Town Property.

Concessions will be available for purchase. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

comedy CAPE FEAR COMEDY FESTIVAL

May 17-20, featuring Piff the Magic Dragon (General Admission), Jesse Joyce, Air Sex Championships, and UncalledFour Comedy Game show.

Venues include Dead Crow Comedy Room, Reel Cafe, Bourgie Nights, Rooftop Bar @ Front St Theater, Bombers, Hell’s Kitchen. All Headlining shows, over 30 shows, and over 60 comedians.

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HELL’S KITCHEN: COMEDY FEST

Hosted by Jamey Stone and showcasing Pranav Behari, Kimberly Dinaro, Drew Harrison, Natasha Ferrier, Mat Milner, Mitchell Potts, Cameron Smith, Tyler Wood, Doug Key, John Dunn. 9:30pm: Hannah Boone, Danny Felts, Justin Jackson, Katie McCarthy, Lew Morgante, Neal Reddy, Furious Write, Sonja Vai, Katherine Jessup. Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Signup, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

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dance A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

May 20, 7pm; 21, 3pm: Don’t miss this charming and inventive ballet version of a classic Shakespeare comedy! Featuring guest artist Alex Manning from Miami City Ballet. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” May 20-21 at the Wilson Center in downtown Wilmington. 703 N. 3rd St.

CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

May 20, 7:30pm: Dance into Summer with a night of energetic contra dancing to the music of The Hungry Monks, of Charleston SC. They weave a rich tapestry of melodic, rhythmic sound grounded in folk traditions of many cultures. Caller Linda Cooper of Durham. Dress cool and comfy, with soft-soled shoes, please (leave the flipflops at home). All ages welcome, come solo or with a partner; you will get to dance! Newcomers session at 7:30 pm, dance from 8 - 11 pm. $10 at the door, $5 for students w/ ID, $7 for CFCD members. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

art ORANGE ST. ARTSFEST ARTISTS NEEDED

Thalian Association Community Theatre is seeking artists for the 22nd Orange Street ArtsFest, Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 10am-6pm, and Sun., May 28, 10am-5pm. Celebrated street fair will return to Orange St. next to the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, with some artists inside the building. The popular juried festival is the largest springtime arts festival in downtown Wilmington and will feature over 80 artists from NC and surrounding states, with local entertainment and refreshments. Applicants must submit a color photo of original work in acrylic, oils, watercolor, sculpture, drawing, graphics, wearable arts, leather jewelry, clay, glass, fiber, metal work or mixed media.

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

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refresh-

ments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

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

A SHOW OF HANDS

Hands say as much about a person as a face does, as a body type does, as a personality does.

Do you agree? Come check out Anna Mann’s first photography show. The theme is, well, hands.

These black and white portraits show a wide range of personalities from all around the Port City.

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BELLAMY MANSION ART

Now on display: Then and Now at the Bellamy Mansion. Open to all artists 18 years of age and older. Artists may submit original 2-D and 3-D work. 70 percent of the proceeds of the sale will go to the artist, with 30 percent donated to the Bellamy Mansion. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $20 for non-students and $10 for part-time or full-time students of an accredited school. More information and applications can be found. Show runs through May 26, with closing party on May 26th from 5:30-7:30pm. 503 Market St. www.bellamymansion.org.

RUTH AVA LYONS

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

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

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Exhibits: Beyond the Horizon: Exploring our evolving perceptions of the natural world, contemporary artists Maya Lin, Teresita Fernández, Jason Mitcham, and Colby Parsons employ unique mediums to unearth human interaction with the landscape.

The four nationally and internationally renowned artists in Beyond the Horizon all aim to explore natural phenomena while challenging perception in the viewer. Lin’s artwork interprets the world through a modern lens, using technological methods to visualize and convey the natural environment; Fernández work delves into the psychology of looking and she is often inspired by rethinking the meaning of landscape and place; Mitcham’s work with animation began with his desire to incorporate time into a painting; Parsons’ work explores the distortion and textual qualities of video projection in intersection with clay. • “From the Fire” (on view through Aug.

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May 17, noon: Janette K. Hopper’s artwork in the “Natural Milieu” at the Wilma Daniels Gallery at Cape Fear Community College is deeply layered and va aried show expresses her love of the sea and forest. Projections, oil paintings, multimedia prints, sounds, a collaborative panel discussion and 3-D installations both interactive and contemplative will fill the gallery with imagery and sound. www.janettekhopper.com. 200 Hanover St., in the first floor of the Hanover Parking Deck, downtown Wilmington. Open Mondays-Friday 12-5pm; free.

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27) feat. Rick Beck, John Littleton, Pablo Soto and Kate Vogel celebrates the 55th anniversary of the studio glass movement, the influence of Littleton and the current innovative processes in contemporary glass. • Landscapes From the Collection: Our relationship to the land has inspired artists for centuries. Ranging from 1855 to 2002 the fourteen artworks from CAM’s permanent collection in Landscapes from the collection illustrate the varied styles and lasting influence of nature within the fabric of our shared cultural landscape. On view in conjunction with Beyond the Horizon, this exhibition features the artwork of John Beerman, Elliott Daingerfield, Francis Speight, Richard Stenhouse, Anthony Thieme and William Aiken Walker. Also on view is contemporary work on loan from San Francisco artist Daniel Kilpatrick.• CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm.

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of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

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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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/ military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2.

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LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubble Boyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheena,â&#x20AC;? a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water St. 910-7621669. capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MUSEUM

May 20, 9am: Oink, moo, bahh, neigh...itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family farm day! Our animal friends are back and will be joining the Museum for our furriest event of the year.

Featuring pony rides, farm animals to pet, DIY but-

ter, and so much more! Dig out your best overalls, get your face painted, and get a feel of the farm life at your favorite Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum! â&#x20AC;˘ Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm â&#x20AC;˘ Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm â&#x20AC;˘ Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www. playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St., 910-254-3534.

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome.

Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted

by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf â&#x20AC;&#x153;nuggets.â&#x20AC;? Dock Street Kids and their alwayshungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action. 2017: Summer Show, Jun. 24; Back to School Show, Aug. 19; Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St.

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SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3 to 6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington.

Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com.

201 Chestnut St.

STORY EXPLORERS

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

3201 S. 17th St.

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library! Informal hour where young kids and parents/caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room at 910-798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd program. Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

DISCOVERY LAB

2:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm: Free for members or with general admission. Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

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May 19, 6pm: Free. Explore the great outdoors and learn about the animals, plants, and bugs that live there. Find spring constellations, make shadow puppets, and play backyard games. Snack provided and families will take home an exploration tool to continue their backyard discovery! Activities are appropriate for children of all ages and include special programming for early learners. Adult participation is required. Brought to you by PNC Grow Up Great. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. This is a narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area. 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.

MASONBORO 1-HOUR CRUISE

Wed., 12:30pm: Narrated cruise of Masonboro Island. Masonboro Island is the largest marine sanctuary in the Cape Fear region. It is home to both endangered plant and animal species. $25 per passenger. Reservations required. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

CF ROLLER GIRLS DOUBLE HEADER

May 20, 5pm: Cape Fear Roller Girls All-Stars vs Carolina Roller Girls All-Stars. Cape Fear Black Harrts vs. Carolina Roller Girls Bootleggers May 20th at the Cape Fear Community College Schwartz Center, 610 N. Front St. First whistle is at 5pm; doors at 4:30pm. Adults over 12, $10; kids 6-12, $5; 5 and under, free. Tickets available www. brownpapertickets.com/event/2933080. Portion of proceeds will benefit Canines for Service. CFCC Schwartz Center, 601 N. Front St.

classes ART CLASSES

Collage and Mixed Media, Mon., 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm; Paint From a Photo, Tues. 10am-nnon or 2pm-4pm; Watercolor, Wed., 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm; Drawing, 10am-noon, 2pm-4pm or Sat., 10am-noon; Pen and Ink Drawing, Fri., 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm. All classes: $100/4 classes. loislight@ bellsouth.net or call 910 547-8115. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure. free-online-artclasses.com

HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island - the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured.

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

CAPE FEAR YOGA

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

STAINED GLASS CLASSES

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make tradi-

tional stained glass, then here’s your chance! You will learn all of the skills necessary to create a piece of beauty that you can enjoy for years! Classes are every Tues, 6:3-9pm, through May 30. Do you want to make class a little more of a social occasion with friends? Feel free to bring your own wine or beer to sip during class! Coastal Designer Glass, 5424 Oleander Dr., Ste 3 VINO AND VINYASA

May 17, 7pm: A tranquil yoga class led by a local instructor followed by a glass of wine. We meet at Bella’s Bar Local at 7 pm and walk down to the river together to practice as the Carolina sun sets over the Cape Fear River. This class will have you leaving feeling spiritually and physically fulfilled as you connect with your inner peace. Each week presents a new theme. Don’t forget to bring your mat!

Namaste. Bellas Bar LoCAL , 19 Market St.

GLASS MOSAIC CLASS

May 18, 6:30pm: Unleash your raw, creative self through glass mosaics. This two night class will teach you the skills required to work with glass to create beautiful peices of glass for years to come.

Our class will be lead by seasoned glass, ceramic and jewelry artist Carroll Crouch. Creating art is a process of self-discovery and interaction with all that is around you. The focus will be on being present in and throughout the creative process, while mastering the skills for this medium. Feel free to bring your own wine or beer to sip while you work.

Coastal Designer Glass, 5424 Oleander Drive, Ste 3

FULL STEAM AHEAD

May 20, 9am: Professional development session, offered free for all educators and parents of Pre-K through 8th grade students, has been designed collaboratively by the Cameron Art Museum and the Southeast Center for Arts Integration to incorporate elements of both arts-integrated and hands-on learning experiences with Mathematics, Science, and Literacy. Registration is free and includes lunch. Space is limited; registration is required.

Registration will close when workshop capacity has been reached. www.cameronartmuseum.org/ closingthegap. Funded by Duke Energy Foundation and the Joseph and Elsa Flowers Davies Fund.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St.

WOOD WINDOW REPAIR

May 20, 9:30-10:30am: Legacy Architectural Salvage presents a Wood Window Repair Workshop.

A part of Historic Wilmington Foundation’s National Preservation Month celebration, this free demonstration workshop will be conducted by Lucy Pittman and Chris Yermel. Register: salvage@historicwilmington.org or RSVP below. 910-444-1751.

1831-B Dawson St., behind Stevens Ace Hardware

WRITING WORKSHOP FOR VETERANS

May 20, noon: Writing about wounds could lead to some healing, and maybe even give words to share the experience with your loved ones in a way you haven’t been able to before. The Invisible Wounds of War project offers a writing and discussion workshop as a safe environment for you to begin talking about your invisible wounds. The workshop is free.

We will help you write about your invisible wounds in a way that feels comfortable for you. Free, but pre-reg is rqd by email or phone. We are also accepting anonymous writing submissions on our website from NC veterans and families. New Hanover County Public Library, NE branch, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

May 21, 11am: Union Missionary Baptist Church Women That Matter Women’s Conference – “Living in God’s Everlasting Love” will be held on May 2021, 2017. Our speakers include: Elder Devonia Har-

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rison of New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, Leland, NC, Apostle Letonya McLaurin-Harris of Death to Destiny Outreach Ministries, Wilm., and Dr. Linda Daye of Healing Wounds Ministries. Join us for a weekend filled with Power, Praise, Purpose and Prayer! 910-763-3006 at 2711 Princess Place Dr. www.umbcwilmington.org.

INSOMNIA GROUP HYPNOSIS

May 22, 6:30pm: Are you craving a full night’s sleep? Do you want to awaken feeling refreshed and full of energy? Join us for this group hypnosis experience and help yourself to quiet your mind and attain a restful, rejuvenating sleep. It IS possible! Donation—pay what you can at the door.

HARMONY: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 3504 N. Kerr Avenue

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

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

WHAT’S YOUR STORY

May 17, 6pm: The Foxes Boxes will be hosting “What’s Your Story?” every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6PM to 8PM. This month, Nay Blut Phaw will talk about her journey from a Thai refugee camp to life in the U.S. In addition to the regular menu, we plan to have a special menu item that ties in with the stories being shared. The Foxes Boxes, 622 N. 4th St.

NATIVE PLANT SEMINAR

May 18, 9:30am/1pm: Dr. Larry Mellichamp, noted expert on native plants and author of Native Plants of the Southeast will speak and autograph copies of his book. Bring your own or available to purchase for $40.00. Also visit the Brunswick County Botanical Garden between 11 am and 1 pm to learn about Edible Landscapes, Pollinator Gardens and Rain Gardens. Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Service, 25 Referendum Dr., NE

DIVORCE CLINIC

May 18, 2:30pm: Legal Aid of North Carolina offers this free informational clinics for people filing divorce actions. Learn the requirements for filing a simple divorce action in NC, and how to complete the paperwork necessary to represent themselves in court. They will receive an information packet.

A brief question and answer session with a virtual attorney will conclude each clinic. Pre-reg.: https:// tinyurl.com/kjbgqs7, or by calling 910-798-6301.

Natasha Francois at 910-798-6306 or nfrancois@ nhcgov.com.

ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

May 18, 6:30pm: When people talk about the pleasures of Hollywood cinema, they normally talk about story. In this presentation, Professor Todd Berliner explains the aesthetic pleasures of style in Hollywood cinema. Illustrated with a variety of film clips, the presentation examines the ways in which Hollywood filmmakers use cinematography, sound, color, editing, music and other stylistic devices to create aesthetic pleasure for mass audiences.

Todd Berliner is the author of Hollywood Aesthetic: Pleasure in American Cinema (Oxford University

Press, 2017), and is a Professor of Film Studies at UNC Wilmington, teaching film aesthetics, narration, style and American film history. Books will be available the night of the program for purchase by Pomegranate Books. $10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. ALFA CHEMISTRY SEMINARS

May 19, 10am: As a global Contract Research Organization (CRO), headquartered in New York, USA, Alfa Chemistry has served the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries for eight years.

Today, Alfa Chemistry employs more than 200 full time staff, of which approximate 80 are Ph.D. and M.S. chemists, specialized in synthetic chemistry, process optimization, and research.Alfa Chemistry offers an extensive catalog of building blocks, reagents, catalysts, reference materials, and research chemicals in a wide range of applications.

We also provide analytical services and laboratory services to our customers. Holt Residence, 809 Oyster Landing

FROM DOWNTOWN TO SUBURBIA

May 21, 2pm: Local architect Charles Boney, Jr. as he discusses how famous architects like Frank Lloyd Wright influenced Wilmington residents as they relocated to the suburbs. Explore how public attitudes have shifted in recent decades, making downtown living desirable again. Afterward, continue your exploration of 20th century trends in the Patios, Pools and the Invention of the American Backyard exhibit. Boney is vice-president of LSP3 and has been with the firm since 1978. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

WORDSMITH OF ILM

May 21, 2pm: Spoken word artist Delthea Simmons will read from “A Book of Uncommon Prayers,” her debut collection of poems and stories, on the third floor of the downtown public library. The program is free and the public is invited. Reared in Washington, DC and NC, Simmons is a social activist, community organizer, blogger, free-lance speaker, actress, singer, storyteller, writer, and editor. She serves as youth group advisor and social action committee co-chair for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wilmington, and as artist in residence teaching performing arts at the Unitarian Universalist summer camp at Shelter Neck near Burgaw. @WordsmithofWilmington. Dorothy Hodder at dhodder@nhcgov.com or 910-798=6323.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

clubs/notices CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

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

NHC HAZWAGON

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

VOLUNTEER SALT MARSH PLANNING

May 17, 10am: NC Coastal Federation is seeking

volunteers for a marsh grass planting at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve in Holly Ridge.

Using hand tools, volunteers will install the plants along the living shoreline during low tide. Federation staff will also be on hand with educational activities and will pull seine nets to see what kind of wildlife is living in the marsh. Event suitable for all ages, and there will be a wide range of activities for those who want to stay the whole day or just a couple of hours. Through this work, volunteers will be helping to restore salt marsh and oyster habitat, enhance public access and recreation and expand shellfish enhancement activities in Stump Sound. Info: livingshorelinesacademy. org. Federation staff will provide all materials and supplies, as well as snacks and lunch. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, clothes that can get dirty and sun protection. They should also bring a water bottle, sunglasses and any necessary medications. There will be extra boots available. Meet at Morris Landing on Stump Sound and can park on the side of the road. Pre-reg. requested. www.nccoast.org/events ARTS COUNCIL MIXER

May 17, 5pm: Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County invites the public to a relaxed, fun-filled evening at Flytrap Brewing. Live music, munchies, and a great food truck! Flytrap will generously donate $1 to The Arts Council for every beer sold. Fern Bugg at fernbugg@gmail. com. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Youth & Adult Classes available. Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge.Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. The sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level.

The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

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ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

“A 2-year-old kid is like using a blender, but you don’t have a top for it,” comedian Jerry Seinfeld said. Would you like to avoid a scenario like that, Aries? Would you prefer not to see what happens if your life has resemblances to turning on a topless blender that’s full of ingredients? Yes? Then please find the top and put it on! And if you can’t locate the proper top, use a dinner plate or newspaper or pizza box. OK? It’s not too late. Even if the blender is already spewing almond milk and banana fragments and protein powder all over the ceiling. Better late than never!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

My pregnant friend Myrna is determined to avoid giving birth via Caesarean section. She believes the best way for her son to enter the world is by him doing the hard work of squeezing through the narrow birth canal.

That struggle will fortify his willpower and mobilize him to summon equally strenuous efforts in response to future challenges. It’s an interesting theory.

I suggest you consider it as you contemplate how you’re going to get yourself reborn.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

I invite you to try the following meditation: Picture yourself filling garbage bags with stuff that reminds you of what you used to be and don’t want to be any more. Add anything that feels like decrepit emotional baggage or that serves as a worn-out psychological crutch. When you’ve gathered up all the props and accessories that demoralize you, imagine yourself going to a beach where you build a big bonfire and hurl your mess into flames. As you dance around the conflagration, exorcise the voices in your head that tell you boring stories about yourself. Sing songs that have as much power to relieve and release you as a spectacular orgasm.

“I’m an Interesting Character and Here’s the Proof.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Leonardo da Vinci wrote a bestiary, an odd little book in which he drew moral conclusions from the behavior of animals. One of his descriptions will be useful for you to contemplate in the near future. It was centered on what he called the “wild ass,” which we might refer to as an undomesticated donkey. Leonardo said that this beast, “going to the fountain to drink and finding the water muddy, is never too thirsty to wait until it becomes clear before satisfying himself.” That’s a useful fable to contemplate, Libra. Be patient as you go in search of what’s pure and clean and good for you. (The translation from the Italian is by Oliver Evans.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

My friend Allie works as a matchmaker. She has an instinctive skill at reading the potential chemistry between people. One of her key strategies is to urge her clients to write mission statements. “What would your ideal marriage look like?” she asks them. Once they have clarified what they want, the process of finding a mate seems to become easier and more fun. In accordance with the astrological omens, Scorpio, I suggest you try this exercise—even if you are already in a committed relationship. It’s an excellent time to get very specific about the inspired togetherness you’re willing to work hard to create.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In ancient Greek myth, Tiresias was a prophet who could draw useful revelations by interpreting the singing of birds. Spirits of the dead helped him devise his prognostications, too. He was in constant demand for revelations about the future. But his greatest claim to fame was the fact that a goddess magically transformed him into a woman for seven years. After that, he could speak with authority about how both genders experienced the world. This enhanced his wisdom immeasurably, adding to his oracular power. Are you interested in a less drastic but highly educational lesson, Sagittarius? Would you like to see life from CANCER (June 21-July 22) a very different perspective from the one you’re accustomed to? It’s available to In normal times, your guardian animal ally might be the turtle, crab, seayou if you want it. horse, or manta ray. But, in the next three weeks, it’s the cockroach. This unfairly maligned creature is legendary for its power to thrive in virtually any CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) environment, and I think you will have a similar resourcefulness. Like the “You remind me of the parts of myself that I will never have a chance to meet,” cockroach, you will do more than merely cope with awkward adventures writes poet Mariah Gordon-Dyke, addressing a lover. Have you ever felt like sayand complicated transitions; you will flourish. One caution: It’s possible ing that to a beloved ally, Capricorn? If so, I have good news: You now have an your adaptability may bother people who are less flexible and enterpris- opportunity to meet and greet parts of yourself that have previously been hidden ing than you. To keep it from being a problem, be empathetic as you help from you—aspects of your deep soul that up until now you may only have caught them adapt. (P.S. Your temporary animal ally is exceptionally well-groomed. glimpses of. Celebrate this homecoming!

Cockroaches clean themselves as much as cats do.)

tors syndiCate May 19, 9am: Native plant sale by the Master Gardeners of Brunswick County. Large selection of native perennials and shrubs beneficial to butterflies, pollinators and birds. This sale offers one of the largest selections of popular native and pollinator plants in the areas with Milkweeds, Blue

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Lady Jane Grey was crowned Queen of England in July 1553, but she ruled for just nine days before being deposed. I invite you to think back to a time in your own past when victory was short-lived. Maybe you accomplished a gratifying feat after an arduous struggle, only to have it quickly eclipsed by a twist of fate. Perhaps you finally made it into the limelight but then lost your audience to a distracting brouhaha. But here’s the good news: Whatever it was—a temporary triumph? incomplete success? nullified conquest?— you will soon have a chance to find redemption for it.

I predict that you won’t be bitten by a dog or embarrassed by a stain or pounced on by a lawyer. Nor will you lose your keys or get yelled at by a friend or oversleep for a big appointment. On the contrary! I think you’ll be wise to expect the best. The following events are quite possible: You may be complimented by a person who’s in a position to help you. You could be invited into a place that had previously been off-limits. While eavesdropping, you might pick up a useful clue, and while daydreaming you could recover an important memory you’d lost. Good luck like this is even more likely to sweep into your life if you work on ripening the most immature part of your personality.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

While shopping at a funky yard sale, I found the torn-off cover of a book titled, “You’re a Genius and I Can Prove It.” Sadly, the rest of the book was not available. Later I searched for it in online bookstores, and found it was out of print. That’s unfortunate, because now would be an excellent time for you to peruse a text like this. Why? Because you need specific, detailed evidence of how unique and compelling you are—concrete data that will provide an antidote to your habitual self-doubts and consecrate your growing sense of self-worth. Here’s what I suggest you do: Write an essay entitled

Trevor NOAH (21 Across), who

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Time out. It’s intermission. Give yourself permission to be spacious and slow.

Then, when you’re sweetly empty—this may take a few days—seek out experiences that appeal primarily to your wild and tender heart as opposed to your wild and jumpy mind. Just forget about the theories you believe in and the ideas you regard as central to your philosophy of life. Instead, work on developing brisk new approaches to your relationship with your feelings. Like what? Become more conscious of them, for example. Express gratitude for what they teach you. Boost your trust for their power to reveal what your mind sometimes hides from you.

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Baptisia, Coral Honeysuckle, Coastal Joe Pye, Bee Balms, Fringe Tree, Cardinal Flower, various coneflowers and Black-Eyed Susans. All events are being held at the Building N greenhouse/parking lot area behind the building. Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Service, 25 Referendum Dr NE FURNITURE DRIVE

May 19, 9am: Catholic charities in Wilmington will be collecting gently used furniture, appliances, and other household items to help rehouse local families that lost everything in Hurricane Matthew. Item drop off will be at the Harrelson Building located at 20 North 4th Street on Friday May 19th and Saturday May 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers: 910-2518130.

YARD SALE

May 21, 8am: Multifamily sale. Furniture, clothing, housewares, books, shoes, toys, baby gear. All proceeds go to Wilmington Cooperative School.

Wilmington Cooperative School, 4830 Randall Pkwy.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. • Third Wednesday of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres. All beer styles. 4pm, free. • Fermental proudly welcomes the crew from Lagunitas Brewing Company of Petaluma, California for an evening of tastings, giveaways, multiple drafts, bottles, cans, live music, food trucks, and more: Sat., May 13, 6pm. Will feature a variety of beers on draught throughout

the evening, including limited releases and everyday favorites showcased alongside live music from funk-soul trio, Boba Funk and fresh food options from the T’Geaux Boys Food Truck. 910-821-0362.

7250 Market St. LAGUNITAS TAP TAKEOVER

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

RIVERFRONT FAMERS’ MARKET

Sat, 8am-1pm: An open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Featuring local growers and producers selling vegetables, fruits, baked goods, seafood, honey, meats, eggs, plants, NC wines, pickled products, goat cheese, cut flower bouquets, dog treats, herbs and more. Plus artisan works of pottery, jewelry, woodwork, silk screened clothing, home décor, leather goods, all-natural bath, body & home products. www.riverfrontfarmersmarket. org. 5 N. Water St.

POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

On the front lawn every Wednesday, 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a Farmers’ Market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home, hearth and garden. Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Vendors vary somewhat weekly. 10200 US Highway 17.

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CIGARS AND VITTLES IN GARDEN

May 17, 6pm: Stop by and drink some beers and have Brookelynn Cigars pair some cigars to the brews. Vittles will be outside serving up fresh and local food. The Sour Barn, 7211 Market St.

RAISE THE BARN

May 20, 6pm: Feast Down East hosts the 4th annual Raise the Barn, Wilmington’s premier gourmet farm-to-fork event with food prepared by locally-renowned chefs. Dinner and benefit supports Feast Down East’s mission to strengthen the local food system in Southeastern North Carolina. Tapas-style gourmet dinner using locally grown and raised ingredients either sourced through Feast Down East’s food hub or directly from area farms and fisheries. Live music, dancing, and other activities taking place throughout the evening. TCocktail hour, followed by a feast of locally-sourced gourmet creations. Tickets: http://raisethebarn.brownpapertickets.com. The Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in the footsteps of

George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and more. Indepth 90-minute tours are by appt: 910-619-4619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available. Foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours.

Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as selfguided tours, which start at any time. Mondays is only self-guided tours.* Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees. Climb the stairs to the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house.

Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5 free. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

WWI HISTORICAL TOUR

May 20, 10am: Summer Walking Tour Series of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historian, Janet Davidson. Mrs. Davidson will take you on a journey through time and delight you with the history of World War I and some interesting tales of those who are interred at Oakdale Cemetery. $10/non-members and free to members. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N 15th St.

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