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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Morsels of a returning film industry offer our economy hope

Just to recap a little:

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

In 2011 “The Hunger Games” filmed in Charlotte, with an estimated budget of $78 million.

In 2012 “Iron Man 3” filmed here with a $200 million gross budget.

In 2013 “Under the Dome” began filming here. Vulture reported each episode cost $3 million.

The TV show “Banshee” filmed the first three seasons in North Carolina beginning in 2012.

The TV show “Sleepy Hollow” began filming here in 2012.

The TV show “Homeland” was also filming in the Charlotte area from 20112013. During 2015, the season “Homeland” filmed in Germany, the impact of $45 million USD spent by the production was so profound the mayor of Berlin announced an increase in the subsidy the city would offer.

In 2011 the L.A. Times reported $220 million was spent in North Carolina on film and TV production.

The film-incentive program we had in place at the time was enacted in 2005, to compete with programs in Georgia and Louisiana. In 2013 companies would get a rebate of $0.25 for every dollar actually spent in N.C. 2013 produced $61 million in rebates through the film incentive.

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ilm = Jobs! We are rented for Filming Thurs. and Fri. $$$ spent locally! We will reopen Saturday @ 10 AM with a smile! Thank you.”

It has been a while since I have been able to write a sign like that. Instead, at least once a week, I get to explain to people how, up until a few years ago, North

Carolina was just behind L.A. and New York for filming.

“What happened? Why is it not now?” people tend to ask in response.

It took me a long time to calm down and respond to the question coherently. Some days I get worked up about it and I have to apologize. It is hard to remember ev-

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eryone doesn’t have the same lens; they aren’t all paying attention to the same issues I am. Also, people continue to move here and have arrived after the exodus of over 4,000 professional-level jobs from the state. Folks who weren’t here won’t notice it happened.

But it did.

Film money flows everywhere: tent and Porta John rentals, chair rentals, location rentals, props and set-dressing purchases, catering, purchasing lumber, paint, hiring security, extras, transportation, the list goes on and on. As I have said on many occasions, our small businesses benefited from film money in several ways. We rented and sold a lot of books as set dressing and props over the years. To put it in perspective in 2011-2014, the amount of business we did with films funded one entire staff position at the bookstore.

We also have been rented as a filming location several times. That pays for the day of shooting, and dividends for years later with tourists coming to visit as a result of our film history. For an area as touristoriented as ours, that’s an important piece of the pie.

With the 2012 election, Pat McCrory

The legislature was lobbied—and hard nonetheless—to keep the film industry. In a weird moment of irony, the NC Museum of History, located across from the legislature building, opened a stunning exhibit on the history of film in North Carolina that shone a light on filming back to the early part of the 20th century. Perhaps the most important piece in the exhibit was the interactive map, which showed where different films were made in North Carolina and illustrating how every single county in the state had benefited from film money.

My first inkling the film was coming was when the bookstore’s psychology section was sold in one fell swoop. Then a chunk of National Geographic Magazines went.

Now we have been rented as a filming location for the adaptation. Apparently, it has a scene in a bookstore. (I tend to think that is a good sign for a film, but I am biased.)

To be blunt, the combined sales, to the set dressing department and the location rental, are going to cover payroll for the month of May. That’s six adults who will then turn around and spend money in the

Governor Cooper, who defeated McCrory in the 2016 election, assumed office in January 2017. Since, Governor Cooper has signed the expansion to the film grant and elimination of the sunset (slated for 2020) on the grant program. He has been to Wilmington to visit filming-in-progress and has been a vocal supporter of the industry. Already, we can see the fruits ripening of those labors.

Front Street is blocked off with trucks parked outside. Lighting equipment is getting set up. Whole swaths of the bookstore have been photographed for continuity.

Now, we are just waiting for the camera to roll and the magic to happen.

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But part of that is being used for filming “Words on Bathroom Walls,” an adaptation of a young-adult book by Julia Walton.

WECT reported, “The production is expected to spend $9.3 million in the state while creating more than 650 job opportunities, including 120 well-paying crew positions.”

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A fraction indeed.

We hope later there will be the additional tourism piece of people traveling here to visit as a result of the film and to see the locations. We are just one small business in the area that feels the effects. In addition, the crew employed and spending money here is a boon. Let’s not forget actors coming in from out of town who need housing, transportation, food, and have their per diem to spend on location.

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But don’t think everyone gave up without a fight.

“The state now offers grants on 25 percent of total production costs. Grants are capped at $5 million for movie productions and $9 million for a TV series, a fraction of what used to be offered.”

local economy on rent, food, taxes, clothes, and other expenses of daily life.

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Among many programs in their crosshairs was the film incentive program.

Filming picked up and moved to Georgia.

The last two seasons of “Sleepy Hollow” moved to Georgia. “Banshee” moved to Pennsylvania. When “Homeland” returned to the United States (after filming abroad), it resumed filming in Virginia, not in North Carolina. Over the next two years, 4,000 film industry workers moved to Georgia in order to sustain their families. So they weren’t working here, paying taxes here, investing in the local economy, or participating in the community.

In 2014 the incentives were replaced by a grant program, which meagerly offered $10 million as a compromise on the lost incentive package. The fight continued, and the grant was modified. The Raleigh News and Observer reports:

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CELEBRATING HISTORIC PRESERVATION: Local historic foundation finishes off National Preservation Month with awards ceremony

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Among the 2018 awards being presented will be the Thomas H. Wright Jr. Award for Lifetime Achievement in Historic Preservation. It’s not given out every year, which makes it extremely rare and special. In the 21 years the Historic Wilmington Foundation has been hosting awards, 2018 will mark the sixth year of handing out the Wright Award.

It honors someone dedicated to preservation and has spent a significant amount of time saving the Lower Cape Fear’s history and improving the area’s quality of life by keeping the history alive and allowing the rich, historic part of Wilmington to live on, as accurately and beautifully as possible.

BY: LEANDRA LEE

n the middle of Market Street and Fifth Avenue near downtown sits Kenan Fountain. Wilmingtonians pass it hundreds of times daily—whether heading home from lunch and shopping downtown or a night out on the town. As it happens, the fountain is one of our city’s first acts of preservation.

Donated by the famous Kenan family, it was built in 1921, when Wilmington was just beginning to get a taste of automobile traffic. Over 30 years after its first installation, a movement was started to remove it for the sake of traffic flow. Several people fought for the fountain to stay, to preserve Wilmington’s history. They succeeded, having to sacrifice the lower levels of the fountain, but keeping the top tiers we see today. Among those who fought were Charles Boney Jr.’s grandfather. Boney Jr. is a longtime board member of the Historic Wilmington Foundation, so for him the fountain stands as an important reminder of preservation in our city.

Since 1971 the Historic Wilmington Foundation has participated in National Preservation Month—an event that takes place each May created by the National Trust. They conduct architectural and historic tours, host fundraising events, and, for the past 21 years, hold their Historic Preservation Awards ceremony.

The Historic Wilmington Foundation is responsible for all informational plaques seen on historic houses and structures across downtown. The red-brown plaques denote homes anywhere from 75- to 9 years old at the time of application, while

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PRESERVING MONUMENTS: The Kenan fountain at the corner of 5th Ave. and Market St. circa 1921-1941. Photo courtesy of courtesy of NHC public library’s Louis T. Moore collection

the black plaques are buildings over 100 years old when their application is submitted. The HWF even gives “sea oats” plaques to homes and buildings in beach communities between 50 and 74 years old.

Christine Divoky, special events coordinator for the Historic Wilmington Foundation, is adamant about the importance of preserving our city’s rich history.

“I feel like a sense of place—a connection to places we recognize as we grow up—gives us that commonality that makes us a community,” Divoky says. “Preservation ensures we maintain those connections as we go forth and modernize in our future.”

The Historic Wilmington Foundation honors and rewards folks who upkeep historic places—churches, homes, commercial buildings, and historic sites. It could mean remodeling to be period-accurate or equipped to withstand today’s world, or even advocate for a structure to stay intact and part of our community. While the nominees for the awards must be projects completed within the past year, the age of the actual structures vary. They must be at least 50 years old for consideration, but one of 2018’s nominated projects was a structure built in the 1700s.

In this year’s awards ceremony, the foundation will give out 15 awards in various categories, including restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, preservation leadership, and individual work of merit. “Awards of merit are given to projects, groups and

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individuals that promote and advance an understanding of historic preservation,” mentions Divoky. This means anything from educating the public on Wilmington’s rich history—like explaining why preserved structures are important—to spreading the word about preservation and piquing interest within the community. The awards committee receives and reviews nominations, which are sent in by members of the community. The committee is made up of HWF members and staff, local architects, and preservation professionals. “[They] study the applications and choose those that best represent achievements in and contributions to the preservation picture in our community,” Divoky explains. “There is a standard application form, and they will go through specific criteria, standards for contributing.”

At the end of the day, they consider how it will contribute to the economic or cultural standpoint of the community. Plus, they look toward what demonstrates effective preservation.

“In 100 years, [will] our children and our children’s children look up at these projects, homes, churches, structures, [and] still see the beauty and the history that we have the honor of seeing today?” Divoky asks rhetorically.

The interest goes beyond Wilmington, too, and into all of the Lower Cape Fear region. The foundation reaches out to Brunswick and Pender counties. They create a list of “Most Threatened Historic Places,” which is accompanied by a traveling exhibit to inspire action.

The award is named after the foundation’s first president, Thomas H. Wright Jr. He and his wife, Katherine, have had a major hand in the preservation of our city.

“The Wrights have been incredibly instrumental in encouraging historic preservation through volunteerism, advocacy and financial support,” Divoky notes.

The Wrights are responsible for the preservation of some 20 historic buildings locally, one of which includes the Mitchell Anderson House, Wilmington’s oldest building.

They’ve also had a hand in the upkeep of structures along the river, like Elijah’s and the Pilot House, the Governor Dudley Mansion, and the historic A. Scott Rhodes Jeweler on Ann Street. Wright was a member of the Downtown Area Revitalization Efforts (DARE, which has since become Wilmington Downtown Inc.) and was appointed to the Mayor’s Task Force for former Wilmington mayor Ben Halterman in 1977. Halterman was a preservation advocate, and has an award to be given out at the ceremony as well. Plus, the foundation will present a new, unnamed award, and the Residents of Old Wilmington, long-time partners of the foundation, will present their Good Neighbor Award. ROW are a nonprofit organization comprising those who live in the oldest parts of our city, the Downtown Historic Districts between Red Cross and Queen Streets, and from the Cape Fear River up to Eighth Street.

The Historic Wilmington Foundation’s 2018 Historic Preservation Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 24, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the historic New Hanover County Courthouse. A reception will follow the awards ceremony, which is open to everyone and free.

IRONY At Pennsylvania State University, the Outing Club, founded in 1920, provided students with outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking and camping. But no more. Penn State has announced that after this semester, the university will no longer allow the club to organize studentled trips because it is too dangerous out in the wilderness, according to the offices of Student Affairs and Risk Management. Two other outdoorsy clubs, the Nittany Grotto Caving Club and the Nittany Divers Scuba Club, have also been restricted from club activities outdoors. Michael Lacey, president of the Caving Club, told the Centre Daily Times: “Penn State’s just been clamping down really hard on the nature of activities” since the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

University spokesperson Lisa Powers said Penn State will offer school-sponsored outdoors trips, but students noted the cost will be much higher. [Centre Daily Times, 4/20/2018]

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT In a perhaps unintentional bid for the worst criminal disguise of 2018, Kerry Hammond Jr., 22, broke into a GameStop store in St. Marys, Georgia, at 1:19 a.m. on April 13, where he was captured on camera wearing a clear plastic wrapper (of the sort that holds bundles of bottled water) over his head. Even with the plastic “mask,” WJXT reported, Hammond’s face is clearly visible in surveillance video, and St. Marys police quickly identified him and captured him on April 17. Hammond already had two active felony warrants for his arrest for burglary and second-degree criminal damage to property. [WJXT, 4/16/2018]

TECHNO-WEIRD In Tokyo, women who have qualms about living alone may soon have a new security option. “Man on the Curtain” is a prototype smartphone app that connects to a projector and throws a moving shadow of a man onto a closed window curtain. The shadow man can be doing any of several different activities, such as boxing, karate, vacuuming, playing guitar or getting dressed. Keiichi Nakamura, advertising manager of Leopalace21 Corp., an apartment management company where the idea originated, told Reuters that eventually his company would

like to “commercialize it once we add variety, such as releasing a new video every day.” [Reuters, 4/21/2018]

FUN-SUCKERS In Oslo, according to Reuters, tradition calls for recent high school graduates to participate in “Russ,” a several-weekslong party that includes drinking, nudity and public sex, sometimes resulting in fatal car crashes. So this year, the Public Roads Administration issued a statement on April 18 headlined “No to sex on roundabouts,” warning that students should refrain from running naked and having sex on bridges and roundabouts, because such behavior gives drivers “too much of a surprise.” Terje Moe Gustavsen, head of the administration, said: “Everyone understands that being in and around roundabouts is a traffic hazard. It may not be so dangerous for someone to be without clothes on the bridge, but drivers can ... completely forget that they are driving.”

[Reuters, 4/18/2018]

BRIGHT IDEAS Resorting to a low-tech, but possibly offensive strategy, Largo, Florida, detectives visited a dead man at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home in Clearwater and attempted to use his finger to unlock his smartphone. Linus F. Phillip, 30, was shot and killed by Largo police March 23 after he tried to drive away from an officer wanting to search him. As part of their investigation, police said they needed to access and preserve data on Phillip’s phone.

Legal experts generally agreed the detectives had not broken any laws, but Phillip’s girlfriend, Victoria Armstrong, 28, was less forgiving: “Nobody even calling us ... to let us know detectives were coming there at all is very disturbing,” she told the Tampa Bay Times. “I’m very skeptical of all funeral homes now.” [Tampa Bay Times, 4/21/2018] United Press International reports that in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, the mayor has employed a clever way to keep his finger on the pulse of the city. When he goes out, he wears a fake beard so he’ll blend in and not be recognized as the capital city’s leader. Mayor Albek Ibraimov told Fergana, a Russian news agency: “I dress in old clothes ... take off my tie and I go and look, and see how things actually are.”

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Into the Fog play Lawn Chair Bluegrass Blowout, talk Telluride doc and EP fundraiser BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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nto the Fog is one of Wilmington’s latest collectives of bluegrass pickers to come full bloom this spring. What started with fiddle player Will Maxwell (formerly of The Midatlantic) and Brian Stephenson (banjo) in September 2017, quickly grew with Winston Mitchell (dobro, mandolin) and Jesse Stockton (guitar) in December. They also just picked up Greg Howell on bass in March 2018. “[Greg has] been a part of the bluegrass industry with Sassagrass, Mark Schimick and Josh Daniels for the past 20 years,” Maxwell tells. “We’ve recently found him to be a very fitting dynamic who brings the most out of our sound.”

Into the Fog’s band of merry multi-instrumentalists is heading into a haze of performances and endeavors this summer. Coming up they’ll headline the premiere Lawn Chair Bluegrass Blowout at the Brooklyn Arts Center on May 26, along with Chris Frisina, John Fonvielle’s End of the Line and Massive Grass. They’re locked in for an evening at The Whiskey on May 31 with Cheyenne Champion. Into the Fog also will be raising funds via Kickstarter for a documentary they’re making while traveling to compete in Colorado’s Telluride Bluegrass Festival, June 21-24 (past winners include the Dixie Chicks and Greensky Bluegrass).

Money raised also will go to the recording of their first EP. “We’ve already invested a good amount of money into making the competition happen,” Maxwell explains, “so we’re asking our community to help us carry the financial burden of the adventure across the finish line.

It enables us to expand our reach and plan longer tours outside of North Carolina.”

Into the Fog is working with local filmmaker Mason Godwin and will host a “Ride To Telluride Festival” fundraiser on June 9, too, with Folkstone Stringband, Counter Clockwise String Band, Fireside Collective and more. encore talked with Will Maxwell about the Fog’s projects. Readers can find an extended interview with Brian Stephenson and Winston Mitchell at encorepub.com. encore (e): It is a pretty big endeavor, not only getting to Telluride but filming the experience and working on an EP. What inspired this big project idea?

Will Maxwell (WM): It was the ending of one project and the need to start another. Brian was pushing for a five-piece bluegrass band, and now I couldn’t be happier with how it’s all developed. When it comes to Telluride, it’s been a highly sought-after festival to be a part of, which most of our favorite bands have performed at over the years.

Mason Godwin filmed me busking on a street corner one day at Riverfest and it turned out great! I asked if he’d be interested in being our primary photographer/videographer for the band and making a documentary for our “Ride to Telluride” adventure. We’re thankful for his time and support over these past six months. . . .

He’ll be submitting the documentary to festivals, so I guess it’s on us to make sure we place well at Telluride and provide him with the footage that will allow him to make an excellent documentary. e: Per the documentary, what are you hoping to capture for audiences? What sides of Into the Fog might they see?

WM: It’s going to be an amazing, hopefully life-changing experience for all of us. We’ve packed in two studio sessions. One on the way out to Colorado and one on the way back. The first is at Barclay Studio’s in Louisville, KY, where we’ll be playing a Contra dance the night before and recording a video/audio shoot the next morning, with Will’s dad as a sub-in on the bass.

Returning from Colorado, we’ll be playing at Saloon Studio’s in Wilkesboro, NC, the same town as Merlefest, a festival they attended and their violinist just competed in. In Colorado, we’re hoping to be joining some music friends to do some more video shoots and explore the national parks before Telluride. And we want to capture the shows we have in Denver the week before the festival—capture the raw nature and feelings of hitting the road together for the first time in pursuit of a dream, humbled by opportunities were finding ourselves in. e: Speaking of a full-length, what can you tell us about those songs?

WM: All that’s completed is live musicvideo recordings. With the limited amount of time we’ve had from forming to now, the

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length album. $5k gets us to Colorado and back, but we’re looking at what we’ll be able to do at different levels of fundraising and reaching the higher mark that allows us to go a lot further.

BACKING BLUEGRASS: Into the Fog raise funds for music doc and EP. Courtesy photo.

videos are all we’ve had time for, especially considering we have two studio recordings lined up during the trip. We want to see where these recording sessions take us, and give us a little bit more time to develop the songs we want to use for a full-length album. e: What songs will your EP include and tell us about your songwriting process?

WM: The EP will include songs written by the four core members: Winston, Jesse, Brian and myself, really bringing forward a folk-infused bluegrass compilation. The main songs we’re focusing on for the EP are the ones we will be performing at the festival. Most have been captured through various video shoots, but we’ve got a few others we haven’t released quite yet. We’ve got another four or five songs on the way, including “Honest Man,” “Long Dusty Trail” and “Heart Broken Stranger,” along with many each of us had written in the past that we are looking at possibly revamping. At the pace of how these songs are developing, we’re not expecting to have a hard time pumping out another studio EP or LP over the winter.

What’s beautiful about music is everyone has something they bring to the table that contrasts another’s frame of thought. The contrast and resolution in direction and songwriting eventually reaches a unified sound all of us in Into the Fog can stand behind.

We’re working with people who have been supportive of our goals from the beginning to get in as investors outside of the Kickstarter. Whether it’s $10 for our smallest package or $3,000 for a full band wedding package, anything and everything in between will be appreciated. Outside of that, the best way people can support us is attending shows and spreading the word about everything were doing. e: After all is said and done, when do you expect the EP and doc to come out?

WM: We’ll be receiving a copy of the audio from Barclay Studios, from Saloon Studios, and we’ll be recording out in the Rockies.

Between these recordings, we’ll put together an EP of our favorite takes and get it into the hands of those who helped us get it out through our Kickstarter, and to the rest of our fans by the end of August. We’re in discussions with some studios as to where we could record a full-length album some time later in the fall/early winter, when festivals and shows die down. e: Anything else you’d like to add?

WM: Nathan Verwey will join us to do live paintings for both the BAC Bluegrass Blowout and The Ride to Telluride with Into the Fog and friends. Cape fear River Watch may be a sponsor for The Ride to Telluride show on June 9 [with] a cleanup of Burnt Mill Creek.

DETAILS:

Lawn Chair Bluegrass Blowout

Featuring Into the Fog May 26, 7:30 p.m.

Brooklyn Arts Center • 516 N. 4th St. Tickets: $20 WM: Not a penny will be wasted but a few things we hope to obtain in the future: in-ear brooklynartsnc.com monitors, upgrading our PA, possibly buy- intothefogmusic.com e: Your goal with the Kickstarter campaign is $5K but your overall fundraising goal is more than $20K. What else are y’all doing to raise money?

ing a van, and studio time to record our full

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MOON RISING: Moon Water is a tribute to Widespread Panic and are jammin’ their way to The Whiskey in downtown Wilmington this Friday, May 25. Courtesy photo.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

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

—Neon Fox Studio, 201 N. Front St.

Extreme Music Bingo w/ Party Gras (10pm; Free)

Hip Hop Yoga (6pm; $15)

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

Open-Mic at Tidal Creek (6pm; Free)

—Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

The Jillettes (7pm; $3)

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

Karaoke Wednesdays (8pm; Free)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 910-251-1301

Kim Dicso (8pm; Free)

THURSDAY, MAY 24

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Entangled Dreams (6pm; Free; Rock)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Randy McQuay II (6pm; Free; Roots, Blues) —The Sailfish, 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Rd.

Adult Hip Hop Class (6:30pm; $8-$12)

—Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.

—The Dance Element of Wilmington, 7211 Ogden Business Lane #205; 910-685-3787

Singer-Songwriter Circle (9pm; Free)

Concerts in the Park (6:30pm; Free)

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

Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3 Select Domestic Bottles $2 SUNDAY Bloody Marys $4, Domestic Pints $150 Hurricanes $5

Offering a variety of craft beer, ciders and wine

—Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

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Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

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

THURSDAY

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

MONDAY

$2 Select Domestic • $3 Draft $4 Flavored Bombs 1/2 Price Apps Live Music from Tony and Adam TUESDAY

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon $2.75 Michelob Ultra $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open SATURDAY

$3 Fat Tire & Voo Doo $5 Jameson • $2 Tacos Pub Trivia on Tuesday Live music from Rebekah Todd $2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Wells, 1/2 price bottles of wine $2 off a dozen oysters Live music from Jeremy Norris

$3 Corona/ Corona lt • $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary Live music from L-Shape Lot duo 3pm and Clay Crotts 8pm

SUNDAY

$3.75 Hay Bale Ale

Trivia (7:30 pm; Free)

Sunday School Underground (8pm; Free)

$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

$3.75 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

$3.75 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Summer Kick-Off Party (6pm; Free) —Marina Grill, 18 Harnett St.

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

Compton & Newberry (7:30pm; $20-$36; Folk) —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

FireDrums & Tarot Thursdays (8pm; Free)

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

Michael Eakins and Xan Callihan Wayside Single Release Party (9pm; $7; Reggae) —The Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.;

Singer/Songwriter Circle (9pm; Free)

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

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Nimesh Patel (7pm; $16)

South Hill Banks (10pm; Cover TBD; Progressive Bluegrass) $3.75 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

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w/DJ Damo, 9PM

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8:00 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS

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FRIDAY, MAY 25

Duets in the Lobby (3pm; Free)

9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. • $4 MIMOSA’S

—Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

Karaoke Kong w/ DJ Damo (9pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 —Neon Fox Studio, 201 N. Front St. —Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

Walter Atkins (9:30pm; Free; Singer-songwriter)

Extreme Music Bingo w/ Party Gras (10pm; Free)

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

Moon Water (10pm; Free)

SATURDAY, MAY 26

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 910-251-1301 —Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth St.

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

THURSDAY, MAY 31

Mark Herbert Live (6pm; Free)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Adult Hip-Hop Class (6:30pm; $8-$12)

—The Dance Element of Wilmington, 7211 Ogden Business Lane #205; 910-685-3787

Caf After Hours Jam w/ Mangroove (6:30pm; Free)

Nimesh Patel (7pm, 9:30pm; $16)

—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999

Swimsuit Party (9pm; $11)

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

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 910-251-1301

Jarrett Raymond (9:30pm; Free; Songwriter)

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

Flannel Rebellion (10pm; Free; Alternative) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

SUNDAY, MAY 27

Zion Rootz (12pm; Free; Reggae)

—Embassy Suites by Hilton, 9 Estell Lee Place

Memorial Day Weekend Rock ‘n’ Roll Cookout (1pm; $7) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

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

Singer/Songwriter Circle (9pm; Free)

—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.

106 N 2nd Street

Comedy Bingo (6pm; $2)

Band/ Justin Fox Trio (9:30pm; Free)

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 723 N. 4th St.

Edward Tech Presents Lawn Chair Bluegrass Blow Out (7pm; $20-$25)

(Located next to 2nd Street parking deck) Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri. 2:00pm-2:00am Sat. & Sun. noon-2:00 am

TUESDAY, MAY 29

Karaoke Wednesdays (8pm; Free)

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

Trivia Night & FREE Wings Every Tuesday @ 9pm Sip & Spell Adult Spelling Bee Every Wednesday @ 9pm Free Hot Dog Station and Pot Luck Every Sunday

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-7632223

Jazz Night with James Jarvis (8pm; Free)

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

The Shelton Brothers (4pm; Free; Honky Tonk)

Ch eers!

Open Mic, hosted by James Jones (8pm; Free)

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

• Bar games • Free popcorn machine

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

Nimesh Patel (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

Massive Grass Live (3pm; Free)

• 16 NC brews on tap • 8 big screen TV’s • Sports packages

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

Open-Mic at Tidal Creek! (6pm; Free)

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

BREAKFAST BUFFET

MONDAY, MAY 28

Downtown Sundown Concert Series- 42 (6:30 pm; Free; Coldplay Tribute)

Sunday

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—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-7632223

Hip-Hop Yoga (6pm; $15)

—The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

2 BUD & BUD LIGHTS

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

—NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

LIVE MUSIC $ 00

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS

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

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

FRIDAY

$3 Miller Lite $4 Deep Eddy Lemon Drop shots $5 Deep Eddy Grapefruit and Soda All floors open

WEDNESDAY

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Ent. (7:30pm; Free)

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

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

Kim Dicso (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

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

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Ent. (7:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)

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

FireDrums & Tarot Thursdays (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-7632223

Singer/Songwriter Circle (9pm; Free)

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

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

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HERE COME THE RUNTS: American alternative rock band, AWOLNATION, will bang it out at the Orange Peel in Ashville, NC on May 29. Courtesy photo

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 5/26: Mike Ramsey - EP Release Party 5/31: Drivin’ N’ Cryin’: Caleb Caudle 6/2: Matt Irie Band 6/2: Horse Feathers THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 5/25: LEDISI 5/26: Tech N9ne 6/3: Jake Paul and Team 10 THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 5/25: Bishop Briggs 5/30: Big BOI 6/2: Killakoi 6/4: Smallpools MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 5/23: Roddy Radiation 5/24: Robbie Fulks 5/25 Shane Smith & The Saints 5/30: Universal Love - Kaira Ba 6/1: Darin & Brooke Aldridge 6/2: Caique Vidal & Batuque 6/3: Pond

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 5/24: Slushii 5/26: The Hit and Run Tour - Jake Miller 5/31: The Pancakes and Booze Art Show 6/1: Idlewild South - Celebrating Duane Allman 6/2: Whiskey Myers 6/8: Cipha Sounds Hip Hop Improv Show CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 5/25: Peter Hook & The Light 5/25: Wyatt Easterling and the Inscrutable’s (back) 5/26: The Shoaldiggers 6/3:Tyler Childers 6/3: Sunflower Bean 6/5: Post Animal THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 5/24: Descendents, Radkey and Cusses 5/25: The Front Bottoms and A Horse 5/26: Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival 5/29: AWOLNATION: Here Come the Runts Tour 5/30: Flatbush Zombies 6/2: Cold War Kids 6/5: Parquet Courts 6/7: Tyler Childers 6/8: Lee Camp 6/9: Antibalas

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POETIC MOVEMENT:

Sean Mahoney talks Paul Taylor Dance Company’s patriotic message in time for Memorial Day ter is merely a memory. It’s a role which requires him to remain emotionally distant from his partner who is distraught. In the final duet, Mahoney must ignore his partner’s sorrowful gazes, and fight his natural inclination to offer a supportive shoulder.

BY: MEL BEASLEY

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hen it comes to modern dance, the art form can serve as a medium to inspire, entertain or illuminate subject matter with heavy-hitting effect. New York’s Paul Taylor Dance Company (PTDC) plans to do the latter in honor of military veterans by blending two iconic dance ensembles into one for the first time. They’ll debut “American Spirit” at the Wilson Center this week. “In this performance, we aren’t here to show you art but [impart] a message,” says Sean Mahoney, a dance member with PTDC.

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Mahoney, 42, has danced with the world-renowned PTDC since early adulthood. In “American Spirit,” the performance art will focus on war and how it affects military families. The company has partnered with Folded Flag Foundation, a federally recognized nonprofit organization, that helps continued education via scholarships and grants for families of military service members or government personnel who have died in combat.

Both dances in the performance were choreographed by dance-company founder Paul Taylor, who has been a stalwart in the business since 1954. “American Spirit” makes up two dances: “Promethean Fire” is a testament to the resilience of the modern American spirit after the 9/11 tragedy, while “Company B” portrays the societal reactions to World War II. Though completely independent works, the two time periods generate distinct contrasts about how Americans have handled war throughout history.

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“I have to look past her the whole time, as if she’s not there,” Mahoney notes. “I want to be able to engage, but I have to fight the urge to do [so]. It’s very difficult to act, like I’m not there when I must be a 100 percent present.”

Mahoney’s career in dance began as a young boy. Having suffered from severe asthma and allergies, his parents couldn’t find a good fit for his extracurricular activities.

MAHONEY MOVES: Paul Taylor Dance Company member Sean Mahoney will perform in “American Spirit “on Thursday. Photo by Paul B. Goode

Mahoney, who is performing in “American Spirit,” says the audience will not have the message spelled out for them but will need to uncover the meaning in accord to their own perspectives. “That’s the magic of Paul’s choreography,” he says. “The audience is forced to analyze and uncover what the performance means. Paul is very poetic and tells poetry with movement.”

Taylor, whose work includes visual and musical elements, choreographed the pieces to function independently in the company’s tours. “Company B” is a series of 4- to 5-minute vignettes, in total running 20 minutes. It is set to the Andrew Sisters, best known for their 1941 hit “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” and who entertained troupes worldwide during World War II. Each scene in “Company B” is told via abstract movement.

“In the opening duet, there is a couple doing a maniacal polka dance in front of the silhouettes of men being shot and killed,” Mahoney says. “It shows a juxtaposition of what happens during war time; there are people doing their best to stay positive during hard times.”

Mahoney admits some of the scenes are challenging for him—because his charac-

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“They put me in violin lessons, but I was allergic to the rosin on the bow,” he notes.

“They put me in baseball but I was allergic to the grass. I tried swim lessons but the humidity in the room was too much for my lungs to handle. My parents didn’t have anything left to put me in except dance.”

In the ‘80s a negative stigma still existed around boys taking up dance. However, his parents were supportive, regardless. His father enrolled in adult ballet to encourage Mahoney’s lessons. His mother worked at the front desk of the dance school to help with tuition costs.

“During the summer she gave us projects each week that involved researching a country from an encyclopedia,” Mahoney remembers. “We had to prepare a meal, find music, discover a local dance for that country, and then present it to the family. This was her way of keeping us open-minded and cultured.”

In 1993 Mahoney was offered an opportunity to audition for PTDC’s smaller group, Taylor 2. Around 300 dancers auditioned, which dwindled to only 10 over the course of a few days. Mahoney recalls Taylor calling out his name and asking him to be one of the founding members of Taylor 2 group. The opportunity has led to a lasting career and friendship with the dance icon.

Now 87 years young, Taylor only visits the dance studio on occasion to make sure the moves are executed as he intended.

It’s not uncommon for him to choreograph a new piece during his six-week visit.

“When Paul comes in to work with the dancers, he already has music counted

out and patterns of what he might want,” Mahoney said. “The story is always there, but he uses the dancers to help create the context. For example, he already had an idea of what he was going to do with “Promethean Fire,” but 9/11 certainly made a mark on how the dance would turn out.”

While Taylor plans to continue inserting his creative voice, he has chosen Michael Novak as new artistic director and successor. Novak, a dancer himself, will work in his new position for the upcoming performance at the Wilson Center.

“Paul is still very active and will still create works,” Mahoney clarifies, “but he is thinking ahead so he has enough time to work with Novak. He wants to make sure Novak knows the ropes before passing on the torch.”

The “American Spirit” performance is scheduled to show at the Wilson Center on May 24 at 7:30 p.m.

“Don’t come to see us and don’t come for the sake of art,” Mahoney imparts.

“The Folded Flag Foundation organized this event as a tribute to veterans, military members and their families. We are not here to show you art but a message of what this art represents. Folded Flag asked us to perform for this event, and I think it is a wonderful way to use our art for a special cause.”

Tickets to “American Spirit” are $20 online at either capefearstage.com or wilsoncentertickets.com, and in-person or by phone at 910-362-7999. Discounts are available for military, students (K-12, CFCC, and UNCW), CFCC faculty/staff, and groups (15 or more).

DETAILS:

American Spirit

Paul Taylor Dance Company Thursday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $18-$20 Wilson Center • 703 N 3rd St. www.ptamd.org www.foldedflagfoundation.org www.capefearstage.com

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WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE 22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

One-man show “Escape into Plein Air” features Robert Rigsby. The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks. Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com

Join us for a new exhibit June 1 - 23, “Pathways to Understanding: Paintings by Joanne Geisel & New Work by Brian Evans.” Both artists are exhibiting new works: traditional and abstract paintings by Joanne Geisel in conjunction with new sculptural work by ceramist, Brian Evans.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 1, 6-8 pm. Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments with live music by violinist, Shirley Lebo. A closing reception will be held on Fourth Friday, June 22nd from 6-9 pm. In addition to our monthly featured exhibit, view our collection of original paintings, ceramics, sculpture, collage, mobiles, jewelry, photography, and mixed media.

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In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current exhibits include: “Water & Sky: Paintings by Janette K Hopper” at Pinpoint Restaurant,114 Market Street. Meet the artist at Pinpoint on Sunday, June 3rd, from 11 - 2 pm on the last day of the exhibit.

“Ordinary Beauty, Closely Observed: Scanographs by Susan Francy” at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street.

“Archival Ink Transfer Prints by Bob Bryden” at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th Street.

“Reflexiones de Costa a Costa (Reflections: Coast to Coast)” by Carolina Corona at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Street.

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.

Cureent 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

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

The Wilma Daniels Gallery is excited to announce the first ever CFCC Technicians Art Show. This show will highlight the work and skill of those who assist in the studio and other departments of Cape Fear Community College. Those whose work will be featured are Ashly Farley, Christof Maupin, Kristen O’Neil, Heather Lee Mclelland, and Melissa Wilgis. The Technicians Show will be up from May 14th – June 15th, with a Reception taking place on May 25th from 6-9pm. Please come out to support the CFCC Technicians!

Located at 200 Hanover Street, across from Wilson Center. Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm.

Photo by Ben Minor

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ARTS>>THEATRE

THE SWEET SMELL OF VICTORY: The production value of ‘Sweet Charity’ is stunning all around

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explore, but the stylized contained world of the elevator is my favorite.

Not only is it beautiful and stylish, like many public buildings in Manhattan at the time, it creates a contained space for the two gifted comedians to ply their craft. Boy do they ever. I laughed so hard I cried.

BY GWENYFAR ROHLER

halian Association closes their season with an ovation-standing production of “Sweet Charity.” The original creative team behind the show reads like the art allstars. The show is based upon a movie by Frederico Fellini, “Nights of Cabiria” (produced by local Screen Gems Studio founder Dino de Laurentiis) and adapted for the stage by Neil Simon, with music by Cy Coleman (“The Will Rogers Follies”) and lyrics

by Dorothy Fields (“Annie Get Your Gun”).

To top it off, the incomparable Bob Fosse directed and choreographed the original production (and corresponding movie).

Schraff played Robert Kincaid, the ultimate suave artistic hunk, in Thalian Association’s “Bridges of Madison County.” Oscar is a real departure: to see him as insecure and neurotic.

But he sells it and displays acres of comedic talent, especially in the diner scene with Goehring-Garrett. It is Neil Simon run amok.

But Wilmington has no dearth of talent, and if you are going to produce a show famously directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, Judy Greenhut is the perfect choice to recreate the magic on stage here. Boy, does she ever make magic!

Charity Hope Valentine (Kendra Goehring-Garrett) is a taxi dancer who wears her heart on her sleeve. An eternal optimist, she falls in love blindly—and her track record with men reflects as much. In “You Should See Yourself,” she serenades her latest fiancé while he stoically sits and listens ... up until the moment he tries to drown her and steal her purse.

Oh—ah!

Nevertheless, Charity refuses to believe he robbed her and tried to kill her. She returns to the Fandango Dance Hall, where she works as a taxi dancer, and defends him to her coworkers. None of them are buying it, especially Nikki (Alissa Fetherolf) and Helene (Madison Moss), Charity’s friends. Their intervention with Charity is cut short by the arrival of a customer looking for a dance partner. The dancers move to the bar for a rendition of “Big Spender” that will leave audiences’ mouth dry, it is so riveting.

The women have been at this for a while, but they are still professionals with a job to do and money to earn, in order to eat. The number blends an available sexuality with a detached and cynical attitude of someone used to the auction block and all it entails.

Along with Helene’s comment that she is in the “rent-a-body business,” it is the closest the script gets to making it clear that Charity’s story is the classic of a hooker with a heart of gold.

Though, in Fellini’s film, there is no doubt Cabiria is a prostitute. With Fetherolf’s Nikki and Moss’ Helene the hardened, worldweary and much cooler best friends appear (think of Rizzo in “Grease” or Kit De Luca

Actually, Fancy’s version of New York blends the elements of the play really well. The gritty, seamier underside of New York that Charity inhabits contrasts the beautiful, clean, light world he shows her—like the ferris wheel, which is quite cleverly depicted. Of course he maintains the signature streetlight everyone expects to see.

ILM TALENT POWERHOUSE: Kendra Goehring-Garrett as Charity Hope Valetine endears audiences tenfold. Photo by Hannah Foy

in “Pretty Woman”). In “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This,” the three of them deliver a hymn to the possibility of life beyond the hand of cards they have been dealt. It’s not an uncommon trope in musical theatre (think Audrey’s “Somewhere That’s Green” in “Little Shop of Horrors”). It is almost heartbreaking how quickly the girls lose their resolve when their boss, Herman (Kim Ewonus), calls them back to work.

Except Charity. Goehring-Garrett gives us the journey a woman discovering her own strength. Each moment with Charity is a true moment of discovery for both Charity and the audience; she is slowly, realizing there are steps she can take to make her life different.

One is to explore more of the world than she has encountered. Maybe she could take a night class. It leads her to the Y where she meets Oscar Lindquist (Brenton Schraff), a tax accountant with a variety of neuroses (Neil Simon did write the book after all; we couldn’t escape his favorite stock characters). He is attracted to Charity from the moment he meets her but is also terrified of her.

As fate would have it, they get trapped in an elevator together.

Set designer Benedict Fancy has created a wonderful world for the all performers to

Additionally, Jen Iapalucci’s costumes are a visual delight! Obviously she makes all the girls enjoyable to see, but the real achievement is how she handles the huge crowd scenes. For both “Rich Man’s Frug” and “The Rhythm of Life,” she gets close to two dozen people in appropriate but individualized costumes that are fascinating.

“The Rhythm of Life” church service that Charity and Oscar attend on a date, under the Manhattan Bridge, is led by Daddy Brubeck (Kevin Lee-y Green). It is a wonderful satire of the hippie culture of the time—and, frankly, it easily convinced me if Green ever gives up working as a choreographer, he has a bright future as a charismatic cult leader (I’d join.) It is a striking contrast to the “Rich Man’s Frug,” which takes place at the posh Pompeii Club. Charity happens to be a guest of the famous film star Vittorio Vidal (Nick Williams) as a result of Vidal having a terrible fight with his girlfriend, Ursula (Amy Carter), outside the club. “The Frug” is pure Fossestylized dance and communicates volumes about social hierarchy, expectations, and consequences. It is the Cliff’s Notes to understanding the world Charity has just dropped into.

letarians of the ensemble. They sing beautifully, but rousing songs like Kim Ewonus’ “I Love to Cry at Weddings” is what will leave audiences humming for days.

The entire cast is on fire in a show that is a rollicking good time. Truly, though, Kendra Goehring-Garrett sells the role like none other. Every time, she opens her mouth I couldn’t help but laugh; she plays the farce very well. Combined with stunning dance moves and show-stopping voice, the proverbial triple threat brings down the house.

It’s a role that requires the actress to genuinely grow, so when Oscar lets her down (as men facing marriage usually do in Neil Simon stories—the man has been married five times), Charity’s resilience in the face of loss is believable.

We genuinely believe she will make her own way and build a better life—and she will do it with a smile. The production of “Sweet Charity” is truly a delight fueled by remarkable performances, fabulous design and an incredibly clear vision of Judy Greenhut.

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Sweet Charity

May 18-27, Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

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‘Deadpool 2’ is a missed opportunity at taking the franchise deeper

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BY: ANGHUS

May 23 (additional 4 p.m. screening): “The Death of Stalin” is an uproarious, wickedly irreverent satire! Moscow, 1953: when tyrannical dictator Joseph Stalin drops dead, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to be the next Soviet leader. Among the contenders are the dweeby Georgy Malenkov (Jeffrey Tambor), the wily Nikita Khrushchev (Steve Buscemi), and the sadistic secret police chief Lavrentiy Beria (Simon Russell Beale).

equels are often a disappointing proposition. They come from a creatively suspect place. Hit movies demand replication, but replicating their success means a lot of copying and pasting.

None of it feels as fresh as the original, and often we’re left with something unoriginal— and even more sinful, unnecessary.

Unoriginal movies are fine. Hell, 75 percent of the blockbusters audiences will be seeing this summer will be brutally repetitive, cliché-ridden carbon copies of movies already released. “Deadpool 2” is a rare sequel that never manages to be half as interesting or half as entertaining as the original. Maybe they should have called it “Deadpool ½.”

The most apt cinematic comparison I think I can find for “Deadpool 2” is the oftmaligned “Ghostbusters 2.” It’s a movie that no one really hates, but it’s a messy collection of scenes and gags that never really amount to anything. Enjoyment of the movie is based less on the story or characters but how entertaining audiences find the stars.

Love Ryan Reynolds and his rapid-fire sarcastic persona? You will enjoy “Deadpool 2.” Think it feels played out and forced? Well, one hour and 50 minutes of “Deadpool 2” might feel like a small eternity.

The movie starts getting everyone reacclimated to the “Merc with a Mouth.” Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) is on a globe-trotting murder tour of the world, and takes out bad guys and scumbags in the name of justice (and a paycheck). His world comes crashing down when he loses the love of his life and begins to question his place in the world. Trapped in an existential crisis, Deadpool seeks enlightenment. He joins the X-Men’s J.V. squad and comes across a troubled teenage mutant who could end up having a terrible impact on the future.

We learn all this from Cable (Josh Brolin), a soldier from the future who has come back in time to kill the little mutant bastard before he can become a dastardly villain.

“Deadpool” ends up bonding with the kid and decides his job is to save him from being killed and puts him on a more righteous path. (Feel free to take a moment and vomit due to the over-saturation of saccharine in that plot description.)

The original “Deadpool” was a fun piece

TRIO OF SUPER POWER: Morena Baccarin, Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin in ‘Deadpool 2.’

Photo courtesy of Marvel Entertainment

of B cinema, with some great action and excellent fourth-wall breaking meta humor.

“Deadpool 2” does what most sequels do: double down on the successes of the original. Unfortunately, the whole concept feels strained from the first act. There’s a couple of good gags that manage to land, but most of the film is a troubling slog through what Ryan Reynolds and the writers deemed as “amusing.” Sadly, I found 90 percent of the movie to be misfires.

Speaking of misfires, the film ranges from “messy” to “incoherent.” Gone are lucid action sequences of the original. Instead, we get a lot of action scenes that feel like the cameraman needs to take two steps back.

The fight choreography and kinetic geography is terribly staged. I’m not sure what kind of drugs the editor was on while putting the thing together, but he needs to half the dose. Or double it.

cable into a villain’s sphincter might be difficult to call “safe,” but the whole enterprise comes across like a tickle fight instead of a going-for-the-throat punch. I was excited to see where they would take the franchise but disappointed to find out “Deadpool 2” is shooting blanks.

DETAILS: Deadpool 2

Rated R Directed by David Leitch Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin

It really felt like there was an opportunity to take “Deadpool” to a darker place. The story needed to dive deeper, but it’s all undone in an effort to make the main character more likable. And that’s a mistake. The movie is packed with violence and crude jokes, but all of it is R-rated gags, designed to make the main character more palatable to mass audiences. The original movie was so hellbent on making Wade a violent, selfish and interesting anti-hero. The sequel feels like an attempt to soften his harsh edges—which is not exactly where I was hoping this material would go.

“Deadpool 2” is ... safe. And I realize a movie that involves shoving an electric

May 28-30, 7 p.m. (additional screening at 4 p.m. on Wed.)—At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. But without a definitive Ginsburg biography, the unique personal journey of this diminutive, quiet warrior’s rise to the nation’s highest court has been largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans—until now. “RBG” is a revelatory documentary exploring Ginsburg’s exceptional life and career from Betsy West and Julie Cohen, and co-produced by Storyville Films and CNN Films.

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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

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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 award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

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 ELIJAH’S sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor

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

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

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 KURE BEACH DINER George and Frankie Turner opened the Kure Beach Diner in 2012. Once located beside the old 1923 Kure Beach Pier, once Hurrican Hazel wiped out the twostory building, the pier house tackle shop moved across the lane and housed the Seaside Café. The stories of the original days and of the beach in a bygone era are still told on the Kure Beach Diner’s walls, which today is known for some of the best grits and hushpuppies around. The laid-back local joint prides itself on its oldschool vibe, serving American food from morning to night. 101 K Ave, Kure Beach, (910) 458-8778 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER:

Breakfast is served 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner are served 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: wwwfacebook.com/Kure-Beach-Diner-276729072381968 THE LAZY PIRATE The Lazy Pirate is a place where the food will hold your tastebuds down and tickle them silly, as drinks flow like an ice cold river. The menu is delicious—not pretentious.

After having an ice-cold beverage—virgin or not—you can start a culinary safari with one of our delicious homemade appetizers. The epicurean’s adventure will continue with a main entree, ranging from stacked juicy burgers to fresh seafood, as well as exquisite specialty items. The diner’s last stop on this tantalizing trip, which is literally the icing on the cake, will come with a plethora of scrumptious homemade desserts only Willy Wonka could match. It’s all to be enjoyed inside or in our outside courtyard, where games and activities will make you feel like a kids again!

701 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, 458-5299 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Monday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, noon - 11 p.m. through April 30, 2018.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!

Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m.

- 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701.

■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.nichewilmington.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s BestOf awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order, using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m.

- 4:00 p.m. Look for daily specials and other important information online at www.facebook.com/roadhousewilmington, or call (910) 765-1103. Please, no reservations.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m. breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop is bringing their love for great food and customer service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend brunch. We offer coffee & pastries, great foods to go from our deli & freezer cases (appetizers, salads, entrees & sides), bakery items (scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, pies & more), gluten-free bakery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle. 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades.

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 4523952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

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HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with three locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead drive-thru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or take-out options. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Saturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price.

Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, N. Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors.

Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest.

Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

– 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too.

They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website

and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for wellbeing, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-youcan-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 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,

Wilmington’s newest upscale café • Coffee • Breakfast • Ice cream • Lunch sandwiches • Desserts • Salads

Come visit us in the River Lights Community 109 Pier Master Point, Suite #110 • (910) 833-0906 Mon. - Fri. 7am-5pm • Sat. 8am-6pm • Sun. 8am-5pm

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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 neverdisappointing 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.

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls!

Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS

BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is the best spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Serving traditional New York Style Bagels is our speciality. We boil our bagels before baking them, which effectively sets the crust and produces a perfect bagel made with love. Don’t forget about our selection of custom sandwiches that are always made to order.

Try out our breakfast options like The Heart Attack filled with Egg, Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, and American Cheese, or the Egg-White Dun-Rite with Egg Whites, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Spinach, and Tomato.

Our Boar’s Head meats & cheeses are the perfect accoutrements for assembling the perfect sandwich, every time! Check out our Cuban Chicken Lunch Sandwich, complete with Boar’s Head Chicken Breast, Ham, Swiss, Pickles, Lettuce, Mayo, and Yellow Mustard. You can also make your own! Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, Kaiser rolls, biscuits, wraps, salads, bowls, omelettes, and more! Make your lunch a combo for $1.50 more, and get a small drink, potato salad or chips, and a pickle spear. Visit us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue right before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach. Look out for our third location, coming to Monkey Junction soon!.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.BeachBagels.biz ROUND BAGELS AND DONUT

Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop

by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: www.roundbagelsanddonuts.com

CARIBBEAN

JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years. Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter JAMAICA HOUSE SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Jamaica House provides diners with the real taste of the island! They offer a wide variety of Caribbean dishes, such as oxtail, curry goat jerk chicken, rice and beans, steamed cabbage, beef or chicken patty, and more! Their chefs and staff are dedicated to give you a real Jamaica experience every single time you walk through the door.

2206 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 833-8347 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Buffet hours are Tues. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington

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

FONDUE

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/week seasonally, May-October ■ SERVING WEEKEND LUNCH: Sat & Sun, 11:30am-

2:30pm, seasonally May-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: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com THE MELTING POT Fondue is a meal best enjoyed with friends and family, so bring them along when visiting The Melting Pot. At our gourmet fondue restaurant, we provide a full four-course fine-dining treat for hungry guests. We are an excellent choice for diners looking who want to have a few drinks with bites of chocolate and cheese.

No matter the mood, we have something for all tastes.

The dining adventure starts with a bubbling pot of cheese, blended and seasoned table-side. Seasoned veggies and artisanal breads can be dipped into a choice cheese, while freshly made salads cleanse the palate. Entrees are customizable, and we finish off the evening with decadent chocolate fondue. What’s not to love? 855 Town Center Dr., (910) 256-1187 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Mon. - Thurs., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Fri., 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat., 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., and Sun., 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington, Mayfaire ■ FEATURING: Fresh veggies and meats, cheeses and breads, chocolates and other sweet treats for dipping evening of dinnertime fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.meltingpot.com

the support of the community was able to venture out and try something different with Symposium. Symposium is an elegant experience consisting of recipes that Chef George has collected his whole life. Many of the recipes are family recipes that have been handed down through the years, one is as old as 400 years old. With a blend of fresh local ingredients, delicious longstanding family recipes, and Authentic Greek cuisine Symposium is a restaurant that is unique in its cooking and unforgettable in the experience it offers. Everything on the menu is a mouthwatering experience from the charred octopus, to the lamb shank with papardelle pasta, to the homemade baklava and galaktoboureko! Happy Eating OPA!! Located in Mayfaire Town Center at 890 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 239-9051. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.symposiumnc.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 SYMPOSIUM RESTAURANT AND BAR flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

After moving to Wilmington Chef George Papanikolaou ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER and his family opened up The Greeks in 2012 and with ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South

GREEK

■ 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 SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun!

They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish pub grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, and fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj HOPLITE IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Now in its eighth year, Hoplite Irish Pub and Restaurant is Pleasure Island’s favorite neighborhood spot for great food, gathering with friends and enjoying drinks. Their outdoor patio fills with sounds of local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as karaoke on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays.

Offering reasonably priced homemade comfort-style pub grub, folks can dine on chicken salad sandwiches, Shepard’s Pie, Angus beef burgers, veggie burger, shrimp ‘n’ grits, homemade mac ‘n’ cheese balls, fresh-battered onion rings, fresh-made daily desserts, and so much more. 720 N Lake Park Blvd., (910) 458-4745 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. until midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.hopliterestaurant.com

ITALIAN

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: www.italianbistronc.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and Ameri-

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 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 highestquality 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/week, 365 days/year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown,

Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com FREDDIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Freddie’s Restaurant has been serving the Pleasure Island area since 1995. While well-known for their large portions of classic Italian food, anyone who has dined at Freddie’s will recommend their staple item: a large bonein pork chop. It’s cut extra thick from the center and has become the signature dish, served in a variety of ways, such as with cherry peppers and balsamic glaze. With traditional red -and-white-checkered tablecloths, Frank Sinatra playing in the background, Freddie’s has the reputation as one of the area’s most romantic eateries.

And they’re open year-round, seven days a week at 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations for parties of five or more. 111 K Ave., (910) 458-5979 ■ SERVING DINNER: Opens daily, 4:30 p.m.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com

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■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

MEXICAN

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

Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 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: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington. com LOS PORTALES Taqueria Los Portales has been open since 2006, and serves street food from their heritage. It’s a perfect stop for diners looking for a great traditional Mexican dinner, with fast service in a family friendly atmosphere!

The variety of meats used to prepare their tacos is the characteristic that sets the taqueria apart from other Mexican restaurants! 1207 S. Kerr Ave. 910-799-5255 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.taquerialostportales.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) 5090331. “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

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY

Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077.

Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm8:30pm.

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

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

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

MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce.

Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood

■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com

List

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.

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to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local seafood and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.MikesCfood.com OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable 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 11am-9pm,

Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ 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 SOUTH BEACH GRILL South Beach Grill has served locals and guests on Wrightsville Beach since 1997 with consistent, creative cuisine—Southern-inspired and locally sourced, from the land and sea. Diners can enjoy a great burger outside on their patio for lunch or experience the unique, eclectic, regional dinners crafted by their chef. The chef’s menu highlights the bounty of fresh Carolina coastal seafood right at their front door. South Beach Grill overlooks the scenic anchorage on Banks Channel, located on beautiful

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Wrightsville Beach, NC, located across from the public docks at Wynn Plaza. The best sunsets on Wrightsville Beach! The restaurant is accessible by boat! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Limited reservations accepted. 100 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, (910) 256-4646 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade, Southern-inspired fine cuisine, with the freshest ingredients, for both lunch and dinner.

■ WEBSITE: www.southbeachgrillwb.com

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STEAM RESTAURANT AND BAR Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods and ingredients. With an extensive wine and beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/outdoor seating, and beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is the area’s new go-to restaurant.

Reservations recommended. Open seven days a week!, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 9 Estell Lee Pl, (910) 726-9226 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dinner: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Bar: 11 a.m.-Until. Menu Bar: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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

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HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Wilmington—on Carolina Beach Rd.—is bringing a fresh All-American diner experience with never-frozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made in-house every day.

Founded in Eastern North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality and fresh food. Lunch and dinner is grilled in an open-air kitchen, and they serve you at your table—with a smile. 6331 Carolina Beach Rd., (910) 7936350 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. .

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Delicious burgers and homemade shakes!

■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmingtoncarolina-beach-rd J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com ON A ROLL Roll on into OAR—a fusion of American-Jewish-Italian deli fare, interspersed in seasonal specialties with a Southern accent.

Every customer will receive freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and salads, with the freshest of ingredients, all to ensure top quality. And when the place is hopping, it is well worth the wait.

Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver!— On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub.

Come make us your favorite! 125 Grace Street, (910) 622-2700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

24-hour catering available.

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: Check us out on Facebook!

SOUTHERN

CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” coowner 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) 7982913.

■ 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

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 sports-themed restaurant.

Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road.

(910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am2am daily.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

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THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR The Fortunate Glass is an intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle.

The food menu consists of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts that will compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. - Thur., 4 p.m.

- midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. ■ FEATURING: Weekly free wine tasting Tues., 6 - 8 p.m.

Small plates, and wine and beer specials.

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Nori is on ‘Pointe’ with stellar sushi and fresh Asian fare

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of the roll, but no additional lobster was anywhere to be found. If the lobster salad was supposed to come as a garnish on the roll, our server pointed to the exterior of the rice and claimed the thin orange layer was, in fact, lobster salad. The outside of the roll was a mixture of orange tobiko (fish roe) and pale crunchy bits, but nowhere in sight was “lobster salad.”

BY: ROSA BIANCA

t’s safe to say I’ve made my rounds reviewing the novel eateries in the stilldeveloping Pointe at Barclay shopping center. Truth is, it’s been a mixed bag of hungry emotions and there’s only a few I’d honestly swing back into for a second round.

Nori, you’ve officially made it onto my nice list.

If I’m way off here, I apologize, but it felt like I had asked where the pickle was on my cheeseburger and someone pointed to the lettuce: “There!” Other than that, the four-piece barrel seemed a bit small for a specialty roll and I would have liked a touch more eel sauce than just a splash on the plate. Flavor-wise, everything was fresh and I don’t doubt the rest of the sushi menu is solid.

I’m always curious to check out a new restaurant on an off-day as opposed to a weekend, so my date and I popped into Nori on what I thought would be a slower Monday evening. The dining room surprisingly was busy for the beginning of the work week, when most locals aren’t out to eat. The interior was clean and bright, and we set up shop just in front of the sushi rollers. What can I say? I like a little show with my dinner.

Immediately, we were acknowledged and given menus and water, and our bartender dove right into the recommendations. “The ‘Tuna on Fire’ is by far one of our most popular starters,” she exclaimed before I could even ask about house specialties. Props for being one step ahead, Ms. Bartender.

As we scoured the rest of the selections, we requested two Kirins, which came out ice cold. Speaking of liquid lineup, the craft beer selection was a bit weak, but, let’s be honest, most beer snobs would take a Sapporo to support their sushi over a tangerine IPA any day.

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AS well, Be Life Farm will host Goat Yoga on the Tidal Creek lawn from 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

Pre-register at Be Life Farm’s website for just $20!

Rant over.

DELICATELY COATED TSO’S: Rosa says the General Tso’s from Nori is some of the best in town.

Photo by Rosa Bianca

about the traditionally meat-free soup.

I’m a sucker for specialty sushi rolls; I like substantial, more complex combinations of fillings and sauces. The Spider Roll, with soft-shell crab, was on the tip of my tongue, but when I mentioned the Lobster Tempura Our app came out quickly and was a bal- Roll as a possible alternative, our enthusianced mixture of thinly slivered cucumbers astic server didn’t skip a beat. and pinky rare tuna slices crusted in a bold “Lobster Tempura Roll. All. Day. Long.” spice blend, on top of a citrusy soy-ponzu I’m super impressed when someone in sauce. The paper-thin magenta ribbons (possibly beets or heirloom carrots?) were the service industry gives me a humble, a colorful addition and gave the silky tuna a honest opinion instead of being lazy in their crunch. I didn’t find the overall dish particu- suggestions—treating me like I’ve never larly spicy, but the seasoning dusted on the seen a tomato. That being said, I was surexterior gave it a well-rounded boost of fla- prised when our server, who had been quite vor. The light fare tickled the palate without straightforward until this point, gave me (what I thought) was a precarious answer weighing us down before our meal. upon questioning a component of the dish.

I wanted to sample items from different On the menu, the Lobster Roll’s main eleparts of the menu, so we opted for sharing egg drop soup. The savory, unctuous notes ments were listed as “avocado, cucumber, of egg in the comforting broth were spot on, tempura lobster, and lobster salad.” Call me but the corn was a precarious twist. The ker- crazy, but the only protein “salad” I’ve ever nels certainly added a sweet pop and con- had is one mixed with a touch of mayo. The trast of texture, though, I could have done inside of the roll was stuffed only with vegwithout them. Also, vegetarians beware: gies and fried lobster. I expected to see eithere are bits of (yummy) chicken floating ther a creamy lobster salad inside or on top

For those not so into the sushi movement, I decided to test out a hearty, traditional Asian entrée. General Tso’s chicken was by far some of the best I’ve had—particularly in comparison to what I’m used to finding in a greasy takeout box.

The white meat was fried in a sturdy, yet delicate coating, and the sauce was tangy, sweet and definitely made from scratch.

While several of the smaller pieces tasted over-fried and more like batter than chicken, the larger morsels were super tender, and the rice was super fluffy. I also would have preferred a green veg like broccoli to balance out the protein, but that’s just me.

To each his own.

Overall, Nori offered standout service, super fresh cuisine, and an inviting atmosphere. Keep on rolling, guys!

DETAILS:

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1412 Barclay Pointe Blvd Unit 1006 (910) 765-1888 Mon. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Fri. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Sun., noon - 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/Norisushibarnc

34TH ANNUAL LOBSTER FEST Sat., June 2, 11 a.m.

Church of the Servant • 4925 Oriole Dr. 910-990-3331 Price: $19 - $25

Celebrate summer with a taste of the sea!

Church of the Servant Episcopal presents the 34th annual Lobster Fest on Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4925 Oriole Drive.

Order in advance fresh, north Atlantic lobsters and dine in or carry out. The lobsters are available live, cooked or in a meal. Order 10 or more lobsters and get free delivery in New Hanover and nearby Brunswick counties.

The block party on Harbor Island, Wrightsville Beach begins at 7 p.m. Order your cooked lobster in advance and pick up on Harbor Island.

Menu choices vary. See the website for more details: http://cosepiscopal.ecdio.org

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EXTRA>>BOOKS

CARPE LIBRUM:

Wilmington’s harried past is the focus of fiction novel ‘The Woman in the Yard’ 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, 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 or an older 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 Woman in the Yard Stephen E. Miller Picador, 1999, 294 pages

rather than sounding like everyone is from “Hee-Haw.” He also grasps how racism is not a simple concept: The construct of the timeline of the ‘50s made for an ingrained and institutionalized mindset that accepted and ignored many behaviors and words—which would be startling by today’s standards. So there are characters whose vitriol drips from their lips. There are characters who are vaguely aware how a greater degree of tolerance wouldn’t end the world. Then there are characters who are interested in justice.

It is a sliding hierarchy, depending upon who they are talking to and their agenda. In other words, it’s an accurate depiction of the human experience.

Stephen E. Miller’s novel, “The Woman in the Yard,” follows acting Sheriff Q. P. Waldeau through a terrible series of murder investigations in Wilmington, NC, during 1954. Q.P., as everyone calls him, is the classic outsider: Recently having moved to town to accept a job, he has a drinking problem and no friends.

On New Year’s he is called out to a particularly gruesome murder of a young AfricanAmerican woman. It quickly becomes the first of several. As he fails to apprehend the killer, unrest spirals within the city—in both the African- American and white neighborhoods. Q. P. faces his first primary election if he hopes to be made more than acting Sherriff. But his quest for the legitimate killer, and refusal to frame convenient suspects, makes him vulnerable to other candidates.

I love books set in Wilmington. The depiction of the city in the ‘50s is fun and fascinating, especially knowing the growth and change in my lifetime. I have one small quibble: Somehow Q.P. manages to drive from River Road to 12th Street without passing through downtown. Which is baffling, especially in 1954. Like I said, it is minor.

As if things weren’t difficult enough, he falls

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in love with a young librarian, Nina. Much like Q.P., Nina is a fish out of water. Though, she has been to college in Chicago and attained a degree in anthropology. She’s smart and has seen considerably more of the world than the small, closed community can imagine.

1954 is a highly charged time in America; the murders in Wilmington are not helping calm the tension. In the midst of it all, the Supreme Court decision on Brown vs. The Board of Education is handed down and requires the integration of public schools for both African-American and white children. In a city that still remembers the events of 1898, which are referenced in the novel, the sense that it is the match to the powder keg is felt most keenly by both communities.

It’s a recipe for tension, possible disaster and, for Q.P., possibly romance.

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Stephen E. Miller is from Durham, though he relocated to Canada by the time he wrote “The Woman in the Yard.” Primarily an actor by trade, his résumé includes work on “Supernatural,” “Millennium” and “21 Jump Street.”

We all have our buttons, our pet peeves, the things that grate upon us. For me, it’s a hypersimplified and overly stereotyped representation of the South and Southerners. Miller does an admirable job making his main characters more than simple stereotypes. The supporting characters do not get the same treatment.

But characters do speak discerning English

My other moment of confusion rests in the occasional use of Nina as a point-ofview character. Now, I am the first to admit that writing the voice of characters of the opposite gender is difficult. However, Nina is a college-educated woman in 1954, with a degree in anthropology. That accomplishment was not an easy one; the hurdles she had to overcome were incredible. Yet, when Miller has her contemplating women who are missing and probably dead, all her thoughts swirl around their physical appearance. She contemplates the way they wore their hair, make-up and clothes. Clearly, a well-educated woman, filled with dreams, desires and a deeply analytical view of human nature, would not only see other women as physical objects. Mr. Miller might only see that, but Nina would lament the loss of their dreams, their work, their aspirations.

I will give Miller credit: He doesn’t make Q.P. overly heroic, nor does he re-paint Wilmington’s history as a fairy-tale ending.

Instead, the mystery resolves itself in a way that forces Q.P. and Nina to grow—and ultimately leave.

For much of my life in Wilmington, I have watched the story of well-meaning energetic people moving here, filled with ideas for change, running up against an established and ingrained order that isn’t interested in change. “The Woman in the Yard” captures that perfectly within the framework of a fastpaced thriller mystery.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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HDWM ARTISAN MARKET

Join us every Sunday until Oct. 28 along the scenic, historic Wilmington riverfront for a weekly artisan market featuring some of Wilmington’s finest artists and crafts people.You’ll find everything from fine art to functional with a diverse assortment of painters, illustrators, woodworkers, metal workers, upscale crafts and more! Located at Riverfront Park on N. Water Street between Market and Princess from 10am-3:30pm every Sun., weather permitting.

This is a City of Wilmington event. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

GROWN UP GAME NIGHT

May 23, 6pm: Get your game on! Join us for an evening of nostalgia and play. Choose from classic board games and new trendy ones.

Admission includes access to great games (instructions if needed!) and a visit to the Museum’s galleries, including the Museum’s newest toys and games exhibit, PlayTime!. Games provided by Cape Fear Games, Cape Fear Museum and Learning Express Toys. Food and beverages available for purchase from Bombers and T’Geaux Boys. Ages 18+. Space is limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Sponsored by Cape Fear Museum Associates .$4 members/$6 non-members in advance; $6 members/$8 non-members at the door. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY

May 24, 6pm: Live music from Jack Jack 180 w/ Kona Ice truck on-site. Games provided by sports city. Dock, dine and drink at the new Marina Grill! 18 Harnett St.

SWIMSUIT PARTY

May 26: You’ve waited all winter to show off that body and new swimsuit, and Ibiza has crafted the right party for you! Put on that swimsuit and come out to Ibiza this Memorial Day Weekend and get your summer started right! Not only are we bringing you a swimsuit party, but we’ve thrown in a “Best Swimsuit Contest” with a $300 cash prize! If you think you have what it takes to win, slap on that swimsuit and come ready to get wet. 18 to party, 21 to drink! Clothing check at the back door. Doors open at 9; registration until 11. Ibiza, 118 Market St.

GROWERS AND MAKERS MARKET

May 27, 11am: We are very excited to join Tidal Creek Co-op for May Owner Appreciation Day. Tidal Creek will be offering 10% off, for their incredible customers and owners. Plus, they will have lots of Msamples and demos throughout the store. We have been invited to join them for this wonderful appreciation day event, and our Makers will be setting up on the grassy area. We have Doggy items, Awesome Jewelry, Soy Candles, Beautiful Art and.. much more! ILM Local has the best and most unique vendors in the area. Stop by and support Tidal Creek Co-Op and Support ILM Local Makers!

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charity/fundraiser RAISE THE ROOF GALA

June 1, 7pm: WARM Raise the Roof Gala and Auction is an annual fundraiser to benefit Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM). The mission of WARM is to make urgent, safety-related home repairs for low-income homeowners in our area. Proceeds from the event go towards advancing their mission and providing help for those in need in our community.

“Havana Night’s” themed, featuring an island inspired dinner and drinks, and dancing to the live tunes of local favorite, L Shape Lot. The live and silent auctions feature a broad array of amazing items from around the community and beyond. Mobile bidding technology will allow guests to actively bid on items while enjoying the party. $100/person or $900/table for 10. www.warmraisetheroof.org or 910.399.7563.

music/concerts SUNSET MUSIC CRUISES

Live music along the Cape Fear River aboard Wilmington Water Tours at the sunset; various musicians and cruises weekly. www.wilmingtonwatertours.net or call us at (910) 338-3134.

212 S. Water St.

LELAND CONCERTS AT THE PARK

All ages! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, beverages, and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! Please remember, no smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm.

Free! May 10 Chocolate Chip & Co. (soul, etc.) w/Poor Piggy’s Food Truck. May 24 The Tams (beach) w/T’Geaux Boys Food Truck. June 7 Gump Fiction (The Ultimate 90s Tribute) w/ Tasty Tee’s Snack Shack Food Truck. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

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Sun.: 5-7 p.m. (1st/3rd Sun., May through Oct.). Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! Free and open to the public! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Blvd.

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May 24, 7:30pm: A stringband of two—mandolin master Mike Compton and veteran banjoist/ guitarist Joe Newberry—pay homage to pioneering American musicians such as The Monroe Brothers, Robert Johnson and The Carter Family with an artistry unmatched in today’s bluegrass world. Their combined pedigree has enabled them to reach millions of people, including the more than 4 million regular listeners of Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, and also the devoted fans of the Grammy Award-winning O Brother, Where Art Thou and Cold Mountain soundtracks. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. www.thalianhall.org.

DUETS IN THE LOBBY

May 25, 3pm: Enjoy live music on stringed instruments in the lobby of Northeast Library!

Free, no registration needed. Leigh Thomas at lethomas@nhcgov.com/910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

May 25, 6:30pm: Downtown Sundown Concert Series presented by Outdoor Equipped run each Friday night from May 25 through August 31, 2018. The free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10 pm and feature both local performers and touring bands. Opening Act: TBD Headline Act: 42 (Coldplay Tribute) Wristband sales benefit the nonprofit: Cape Fear River Watch Opening band starts at 6:30pm, Headliner at 8pm. Food, beer and wine are available for sale. Outside beverages, food, coolers and dogs are prohibited. Rain or shine, so check Facebook for updates. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodel-

ers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee & tea for all performers! Mic is yours from 6 pm until about 8:45! Hosted by the always entertaining Bob Sarnataro, this open mic is a laid back, no pressure opportunity for performers of all kinds to stretch those creative muscles. All ages welcome. Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr. LAWN CHAIR BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

May 26, 7pm: Edward Teach Brewing presents The Lawn Chair Bluegrass Blow Out at Brooklyn Arts Center, featuring live performances by Into the Fog, Massive Grass, End of the Line, and Chris Frisina. This is the only show of the year where you can bring your own lawn chair into the BAC. Only 250 lawn chair tickets are available, plus a very limited number seated balcony tickets. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. BAC Cash Bar, The acclaimed A&M Red Food Truck, and Free Parking. Official after-party next door at Edward Teach Brewing, immediately following the show. Live music, free lawn-chair-check on site, and door prizes. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N 4th St.

HOGGARD BANDS CONCERT

June 2, 5:30pm: An evening of beautiful music at our annual Spring Concert. The concert is performed outdoors each year in the forum at Hoggard High. Enjoy performances by the Hoggard Jazz, Concert, and Symphonic bands. This year we celebrate Mr. Reed’s 20th year teaching, the longest running band director in Hoggard history! Event is free to the public. Refreshments will be available for purchase, and gift baskets for raffle. For more information contact the Hoggard Band Boosters at hog-

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CAPE FEAR CHORALE AUDITIONS

is relieved his captain of command in the midst of a typhoon on the grounds that the captain, Queeg is a psychopath in crisis and commanded the ship and its crew to destruction. Naval tradition is against him, but testimony eventually reveals a devastating picture of Queeg’s mental disintegration. Chandler Davis, artistic director, Thalian Association Community Theatre: 910-251-1788.

June 4: Cape Fear Chorale will be auditioning for all voice parts for the fall 2018 on Monday, June 4. If you are interested in singing with CFC as it starts its 20th year anniversary singing Karl Jenkins’ Te Deum and Gloria, please see the CFC website at Membership. www. capefearchorale.org. Grace United Methodist RENT Church, 401 Grace St. June 2, 2pm: In 1996, RENT opened on Broadway … and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®winning masterpiece continues to speak loudly GOOD OL GIRLS and defiantly to audiences across generations Southern-fried humor based on the writings of and all over the world. A re-imagining of PucJill McCorkle and Lee Smith, written by Paul cini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgetFerguson, with music from Nashville hit maktable year in the lives of seven artists struggling ers Matraca Berg & Marshall Chapman, telling to follow their dreams without selling out. With the tales of various Southern women through its inspiring message of joy and hope in the monologue and songs. Fri. and Sat. night face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendonly through June 2. Tickets: $20-$48 (latter ship and creativity reminds us to measure our includes 3-course meal). TheatreNOW, 19 S. lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.

10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St. Tickets: capefearstage.com.

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May 21-22, 7pm: Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. The production, directed by Jordan Wolfe, runs June 29 through July 15 on the fantail of the Battleship NC. Audition participants need to be prepared to read from a provided script. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a court martial has been adapted by the author into suspenseful evening of theatre. A young lieutenant

June 6-10, 15-17, 22-24, 8pm or 3pm on Sundays. Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, and music by Frederick Loewe. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture “Pygmalion.” A rare musical following the arrogant phoneticist Henry Higgins, who encounters a dirty, disheveled Eliza Doolittle in Covent Garden, he proclaims that in six months’ time he can “make a duchess of this draggle-tailed guttersnipe.” The

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resulting clash of cultures sparks a funny and ferocious battle of the sexes and launches both professor and pupil into a transformation that neither of them could have anticipated. Tickets: $32. (910) 632-2285 or www.thalianhall. org. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St.

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letting them learn freely what they are truly passionate about. Free, but we welcome donations ($5 suggested) to cover the cost of licensing for a public screening. Kids / teens who want to see a documentary are welcome to join. Wilmington Cooperative School, 2166 Dexter St. Seating is limited but there is plenty of space for “picnic style” viewing, so bring your favorite pillow / blanket / bolster / whatever you want to feel comfortable. We’ll have limited concessions / snacks available.

All ages on Saturday at sunset. Join us in the CLEAN WATER WEEK OUTDOOR MOVIE June 1, 8pm: Kick-off event for Clean Wapark and watch a family movie under the night ter Week features two locally produced films, sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and Shore Stories and If the Ocean Could Talk. The your family, but please no pets or alcohol. films will be shown on a large inflatable screen Smoking is also prohibited on Town Property. on Tidal Creek’s Community Deck. Bring your Concessions will be available for purchase. chair and blanket to this free event. Guests are May 19: Coco; June 2: Despicable Me 3; June welcome to purchase food and drink (including 16: Leap. Free, no registration required. Lealcohol) from Tidal Creek to enjoy during the land Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr. films. Shore Stories is a series of short films PLANETARIUM FILM highlighting the grassroots resistance across May 27, 1:30pm, 2:15pm, and 3pm—Free for the US to offshore oil drilling, as well as stories members or with general admissio. Our future from past oil and gas exploration. If the Ocean on Mars depends on discoveries from the Could Talk features a stunning natural history past! (27 minutes). Cape Fear Museum, 814 tour along the Baja Peninsula searching for Market St. marine wildlife, potential entanglements, and plastic accumulation. In the event of rain, the BEING AND BECOMING screening will take place at Cucalorus’s theater June 1, 6pm: A documentary which explores at 815 Princess St. the theme of trusting children and their development, and invites us to question our learning paradigms and options. The filmmaker takes us on a journey of discovery through the US, France, the UK and Germany (where it’s illegal not to go to school.) We meet parents who MEET LOCAL ARTISTS Meet working artists, and see their works in have made the choice of not schooling their progress. Everything from sculptures to fine children, neither at school nor at home, but of jewelry in this unique location. Free parking,

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fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

BRADLEY CARTER ART RECEPTION

Abstract expressionist paintings of Bradley Carter in “Between You and Me: Painting” will be on view until May 21 at The District. Free and open to the public. 910-769-9300. Carter is an award winning, international selling artist who grew up pursuing his passion for art in Virginia before moving to the North Carolina in 2007, where he currently resides in Wilmington. He predominately works in the medium of painting with his passion in Abstract Expressionism, but his works also include collage, paint skins, and furniture. 1001 N. 4th St.

NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE

Journey through this mirror-lined chamber housing an array of LED lights. The viewer walks toward a light but at the last minute is diverted to the main room. Lethe, chance art by Leslie Milanese, depicts the first recorded NDE (Plato, 381 BC). Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed-Sun, noon-6pm, 910-769-3899, www.expo216.com

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dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, softsoled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm.

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Closing Reception: May 25, 2018. Show Closing: June 8, 2018. Life Itself is a prevalent theme throughout both artists’ work. Topher’s printmaking work depicts scenes and figures from everyday life. Within his pieces, technological effects on people and the world around them are also represented. Kristen’s mixed-media drawings and paintings utilize human and botanical subjects. In her more current work, she aims to create harmony between the flora and their illustrated likenesses, via synthesis and movement. In both development and style, Kristen and Topher approach their processes with an interactive, gestural fervor, to produce highly dynamic and expressive compositions. MC Erny Gallery, 254 North Front St.

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ADULT HIP-HOP CLASS

Adults in the Wilmington NC area are invited to join Dance Instructor, Krystal Smith for a weekly dance party, in this FUN hour of fitness, wellness, and Happy (Hip Hop) Dancing! No previous experience needed. These classes provide both exercise and enjoyment for “Beginners” as well as experienced dance students. “Drop-In” to enjoy this fun opportunity at your convenience, and only pay for the classes you attend. $12 for 1 class; $50 for 5; $80 for 10. $80. www.thedanceelement.com. 7211 Ogden Business Ln. #205

SHEA-RA-NICHI AFRICAN CLASS

Community African Dance Class with Shea-Ra Nichi the first Saturday through June, 10:3012pm, for a Community multigenerational African dance class. Open to anyone in the community to encourage those who may not be able to afford African dance class regularly.

No pre-reg. required. Sliding Scale $5 - $15 per person (by honor system). Shea-Ra Nichi at shearanichi@gmail.com or 910-474-1134.

Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St.

comedy 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.

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

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with inbooth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

PRIMETIME COMEDY

Come see some of North Carolina’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue!

This month our super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

CAROLINA COMEDY CUP

Wed. 9pm: Comedy King of the Carolina’s, Louis Bishop, will be bringing the Carolina Comedy Cup to the Lazy Pirate again this year. Louis started this well-anticipated Comedy Show here over 6 years ago and it is now the longestrunning independent Comedy Competition in the Carolinas. More than 50 aspiring comics will be competing for beloved CCC Trophy and a grand prize of $500. For more details on the show and how to compete contact Louis Bishop. facebook.com/louisbishopcomedy. Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd.

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

First Sat. ea. month is free comedy show at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road pre-

sented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking.

Come enjoy a night of laughs and find your Comedic Soulmate! 1414 S College Rd. DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

May 25-26, 7pm/9:30pm: Nimesh Patel is a comedian, writer and actor known for writing the 2016 Oscars w/ Chris Rock. He’s currently working on Saturday Night Live, and also wrote for the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. He’s also been on Comedy Central’s @Midnight, and Comedy Knockout.

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museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

State of the Art/Art of the State: (through July 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period. No fee. During this time frame, four curators from North Carolina institutions greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum. org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

WB 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. www.wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts.

House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

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

LATIMER HOUSE

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

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One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the 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. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard.

3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have? Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures from fast food kids’ meals. Explore toy history in custom label books. • See NC through the eyes of Wilmington-born photographer Hugh MacRae Morton (1921-2006).

His captivating images will be featured in the traveling exhibit “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is now open at Cape Fear Museum. The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018. • Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. But until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from the late 1800s through the early 2000s. www.capefearmuseum.com/programs. $20/members; $30/ non-members. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

EXPO 216

Exhibit feat. end-of-life issues. Enter Grandma’s House and address the elephant in the room. Pick up an advance directive. Review the History of Hospice . Contemplate individual responses of compassion in the arena. Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed.-Sun., noon6pm. www.expo216.com.

kids stuff SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 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. Ea. child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-7986303. 201 Chestnut St. MUSEUM EXPLORERS

Sat., 2pm: Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through 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 required. Free for members w/admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MESSY HANDS TODDLER ART

May 17, 10am: Toddlers and their adults are invited to enjoy a messy, hands-on art experience where they focus on exploring art materials and processes, rather than on the end product. Messy Hands is for children ages 2 to 4, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone should make sure to wear clothes that can get messy.Messy Hands is free but space is limited and advance registration is required for each session. Register on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6303. For more information contact Krista Dean at 910-798-6368 or Raquel Fava at 910-798-6365. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

May 25, 6pm: Friday Fun Night at MLK Center! Ages: 7-12, free! Activities include: movie (“Zootopia”), refreshments, bingo. Pre-registration is required. Register online www.wilmingtonrecreation.com or (910) 341-7866

TOUCH TANK TUESDAY

June 5, 10am: Touch Tank Tuesday and see what kinds of plants and animals are living in the waters of Wrightsville Beach. The interactive touch tank program runs every Tuesday, June through August from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Each week a variety of coastal plants and animals are carefully collected for the Tuesday program and later released. From purple sea urchins and red and green algae to blue crabs and orange horse conchs, the rainbow of wildlife to view and hold varies each week. Touch tank guests can learn about the local critters and the coastal habitats where they can be found. jessicag@nccoast.org or 910-509-2838 ext. 204. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

recreation/sports 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, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach.

RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

CIVIL WAR CRUISE

Sit back, relax and embrace the wondrous scenery of the Cape Fear waterways as we embark on this special cruise. Relax and enjoy

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the comfortable seating, sipping on your drink of choice, the afternoon breeze and all the relaxation that Cape Fear holds!There will be Discussion by our local Civil War expert who will bring the Civil War to life on the Cape Fear River. Seats are limited so we recommend reserving your seats. wilmingtonwatertours.net or 910-338-3134. Adults, $50; kids, $25. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St. WALK WITH A DOC

Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk--held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA Midtown, George Anderson Dr.

DOLPHIN SUNSET CRUISE

Bid farewell to the setting sun with a 1 ½ hour Sunset Cruise. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers several versions of its famed Sunset Cruise to celebrate the sunset. All sunset cruises depart the Blockade Runner Dock.

Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset – it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also from experience this is the best time to sight Dolphins in the bay. $35 per adult $15 per child. Reservation required.

910-200-4002 or email wbst3000@gmail. com to book your tour!Visit http://wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com/ to learn about our other tours! Metered street parking only. Meters and pay stations are enforced from March

1st through October 31st, seven days a week, including holidays. The rate for parking is $2.75 per hour. You can register your car and pay by debit/credit card by calling 1-888-380-7275.

Arrive at least 45 minutes early for afternoon and weekend tours. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BIRDING CRUISE

Join the Cape Fear Naturalist as he guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Topics will include a strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh function. $45 per passenger; RSVP. Call 910-200-4002 or http://wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com/ to learn more about available tours! Metered street parking only.

Meters and pay stations are enforced from March 1st through October 31st, seven days a week, including holidays. The rate for parking is $2.50 per hour. Free parking after 6:00 PM. You can register your car and pay by debit/credit card by calling 1-888-380-7275. Arrive at least 45 minutes early for afternoon and weekend tours. The beach gets very busy and finding a parking spot can be challenging. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

FENCING TOURNAMENT

May 26, 9:30am: Cape Fear Fencing Association’s end of year Stab-a-thon. Foil at 9:30 am, epee at 12:30 pm, and sabre at 3:30 pm. For fencers: first event $20, subsequent events $10. Spectators free and welcome. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann

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Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and website. Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St.

ART CLASSES W/LOIS DEWITT

Mon. Morning Still-Life Drawing, 10am. • Mon. Afternoon Watercolor Basics, 2pm • Tuesday Afternoon Watercolor, Beachscapes, 2pm • Wed. Morning Sketching, 10am • Thurs. Afternoon Still Life Painting, 2pm. • Sat. Morning Sketching, 10am. Sign up: www.free-online-artclasses.com/wilmingtonncartclasses.html Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

YOGA 101

Phyllis Rollins is a certified intermediate Iyengar teacher and practitioner of yoga for 37 years.

Her classes incorporate the philosophy of yoga and the role of the mind in practice. She enjoys working with students on their individual difficulties to find avenues for growth. Phyllis is the founder of the first yoga studio in Charlotte. $30 per class. All four, $110. Friday night required for Sat. classes due to progressive nature.

ADULT CRAFTERNOONS

A new monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A dif-

ferent usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.

NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@nhcgov.com or 910798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. MEDITATE + CHILL

Addie Jo Bannerman, Melissa Middlebrook + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday from 7:308:30pm at Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath. Relax. Let go. Make space. After our meditation, we’ll make space to chill. Find connection. Talk things out. Meet + greet. No need for Netflix. Let’s get real. All levels welcome. Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St.

JOB SEARCHING WITH NCWORKS ONLINE

May 23, 9:30am: Looking for work? At this free program Paula Giles, Career Advisor, will show you how to use NCWorks Online, North Carolina’s official job search portal. Once you create your profile NCWorks Online, you can apply for jobs across North Carolina and find out about training opportunities near you. You can also dig into labor market information, and locate other services in your community that may assist you during your job search. Free to the public and no registration is needed. Natasha Francois at 910-798-6301 or nfrancois@ nhcgov.com. Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

ALICE’S TABLE

June 3, 11am: Make memories with us at Pottery Barn! Grab your best gals and take a seat at the table to learn the art of flower arranging!

Learn tips and skills to design with gorgeous

fresh flowers and bring home your centerpiece in a stylish vase. Take advantage of the special shopping opportunity at Pottery Barn. Don’t bring anything out of the ordinary with you - we provide the flowers, vases, and tools you will need to create your arrangement. Pottery BarnMayfaire, 6815 Main St.

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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. jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

LIVING WITH GRIEF:

we are here to help. Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Leland Library, 487 Village Rd. • Also meeting at 4 p.m. through May 23 on Wednesdays at Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr.

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Living with Grief: Growth and Education Group for Adults Coping with Grief will meet Wednesdays through May 23 (no meeting on May 2). There is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required; to register call 910.796.7991. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process.

If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one,

Join a different kind of book club! Weekly meeting, Wed., 11am, offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in!

Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com / 910798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

WALK WITH A DOC

3rd Sat. of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk--held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA MIdtown, George Anderson Dr.

DISCUSSION AND DISCOVERY

Wed., 6pm: Discover women and femme identified writers! Come to our weekly book club and free write where no advance reading is necessary. Every week we will read excerpts from thought provoking essays, stories, and poems to expand our wheel house and continue our exploration of diversity. We will be selecting excerpts from books carried in-house and delving into discussions on themes and perspectives that we may have grasped from immersing

ourselves in these texts. Don’t worry, no prior reading is needed! With titles changing weekly and free writing during our discussions, Discussion & Diversity is not something you’ll want to miss out on! Athenian Bookstore & Lounge, 2231 Wrightsville Ave. BOOK LAUNCH W/JASON MOTT

May 24, 7pm: Jason Mott will be making a stop here in Wilmington before leaving to promote his newest novel, The Crossing! In this thrilling dystopian novel from the New York Timesbestselling author of The Returned, the world is at war and two siblings are forced on the run, challenged to do whatever it takes to save themselves—and each other. Jason Mott is the author of The Returned and The Wonder of All Things. The Returned was adapted into a television series, and aired on ABC under the title “Resurrection.” Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

RELEASE IT

June 1, 7:30pm; June 2, 9:45am: Celebrity Speaker Ral Talk Kim (Pastor Kimberly Pothier). www.releaseit.balancedroom.com. The Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S 17th St.

clubs/notices WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

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. 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. ATHENIAN AT LARGE

Sun., 3pm: Athenian Press & Workshops is reintroducing its At Large series. Every Sunday, we will hold a town-hall style community meeting in which woman and femme creators (artists, writers, arts entrepreneurs, etc.) are invited to discuss current events. Provides an opportunity to connect with fellow creators and survivors of marginalization, and it offers a forum to use writing as healing. Each week the Athenian team invites its guest to participate in a writing prompt at the end of the meeting. Following will be Athenian Yoga with Heather Gordy, who curates a practice that allows guests to decompress, explore creativity, and reflect upon the discussion (although both events can occur independently if guests cannot attend both). Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

NAACP MONTHLY MEETING

New Hanover NAACP monthly meeting is Thursday, May 24, 7 pm at St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St. Info on vital community and state issues will be on the agenda, as well as upcoming New Hanover NAACP branch events. Members and friends are

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Showcasing multiple IPAs on draft alongside tastings, giveaways, food trucks, live music, and more. Live music by Andrew Kasab and Stray Local; food truck, La Bella Airosa. www.fermental.net. 910-821-0362.

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3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples.

PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

Shakespeare brunch, Sun., 12-2pm. $20. ($8, show only). Monthly featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays. Brunch and dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket. Drinks and gratuity not included. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. June 17: The Tempest. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www. theatrewilmington.com.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

The Aries poet Anna Kamieńska described the process of writing as akin to “the backbreaking work of hacking a footpath, as in a coal mine; in total darkness, beneath the earth.” Whether or not you’re a writer, I’m guessing your life might have felt like that recently. Your progress has been slow, and the mood has been dense, and the light has been dim. That’s the tough news. The good news is I suspect you will soon be blessed with flashes of illumination and a semi-divine intervention or two. After that, your work will proceed with more ease. The mood will be softer and brighter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Do you know what you are worth? Have you compiled a realistic assessment of your talents, powers and capacities? Not what your friends and enemies think you’re worth, nor the authority figures you deal with, nor the bad listeners who act like they’ve figured out the game of life. When I ask you if you have an objective understanding of your real value, Taurus, I’m not referring to what your illusions or fears or wishes might tell you. I’m talking about an honest, accurate appraisal of the gifts you have to offer the world. If you do indeed possess this insight, hallelujah and congratulations! If you don’t, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to work on getting it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Now is a favorable time to worship at the shrine of your own intuition. It’s a ripe moment to boost your faith in your intuition’s wild and holy powers. To an extraordinary degree, you can harness this alternate mode of intelligence to gather insights beyond the power of your rational mind to access on its own.

Be bold about calling on your gut wisdom, Gemini. Use it to track down the tricky, elusive truths that have previously been unavailable to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

“A poem is never finished; it is only abandoned,” wrote poet W. H. Auden, paraphrasing poet Paul Valéry. I think the same can be said about many other kinds of work. We may wish we could continue tinkering and refining forever, so as to bring a beloved project to a state of absolute perfection.

But what’s more likely is it will always fall at least a bit short of that ideal. It will never be totally polished and complete to our satisfaction. We’ve got to accept that. I suggest you meditate on such ideas in the coming weeks, Cancerian. Paradoxically, they may help you be content with how you finish the current phase of your beloved project.

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I highly recommend you spend the next three weeks hanging out on a beach daily, dividing time between playing games with friends, sipping cool drinks, reading books you’ve always wanted to read, and floating dreamily in warm water. To indulge in such a relaxing extravaganza would be in maximum alignment with the current cosmic rhythms. If you can’t manage such a luxurious break from routine, please, at least give yourself the gift of some other form of recreation that will renew and refresh you all the way down to the core of your destiny.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Contemporaries of the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras told colorful stories about the man. Some believed he was the son of a god and one of his thighs was made of gold. When he crossed the Casas River, numerous witnesses testified the river called out his name and welcomed him. Once a snake bit him, but he suffered no injury, and killed the snake by biting it in return. On another occasion, Pythagoras supposedly coaxed a dangerous bear to stop committing violent acts. These are the kinds of legends I expect you to spread about yourself in the coming days, Virgo. It’s time to boost your reputation to a higher level.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

My counsel may seem extreme, but I think you should avoid mildness, meekness and modesty. For the immediate future, you have a mandate to roar and cavort and exult. It’s your sacred duty to be daring, experimental and exploratory. The cosmos and I want to enjoy the show as you act like you have the right to express your soul’s code with brazen confidence and unabashed freedom.

The cosmos and I want to squeal with joy as you reveal raw truths in the most emotionally intelligent ways possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

French novelist Honoré Balzac periodically endured intense outbreaks of creativity. “Sometimes it seems my brain is on fire,” he testified after a 26-day spell when he never left his writing room. I’m not predicting anything quite as manic as that for you, Scorpio. But I do suspect you will be blessed (and maybe a tiny bit cursed) by a prolonged bout of fervent inspiration. To ensure you make the best use of such a challenging gift, get clear about how you want it to work for you. Don’t let it boss you. Be its boss.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Ancient civilizations waged war constantly. From Mesopotamia to China to Africa, groups of people rarely went very long without fighting other groups of people. There was one exception: the Harappan culture that thrived for about 2,000 years in the Indus River Valley, which in the present day stretches through Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Archaeologists have found little evidence of warfare there. Signs of mass destruction and heavy armaments are non-existent. Art from that era and area does not depict military conflict. One conclusion we might be tempted to draw from this data is that human beings are “not” inherently combative and violent. In any case, I want to use the Harappan civilization’s extended time of peace as a metaphor for your life in the next eight weeks.

I believe (and hope!) you’re entering into a phase of very low conflict.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Every human being I’ve ever known, me included, has to wage a continuous struggle between these pairs of opposites: 1. bad habits that waste their vitality and good habits that harness their vitality; 2. demoralizing addictions that keep them enslaved to the past and invigorating addictions that inspire them to create their best possible future. How’s your own struggle going? I suspect you’re in the midst of a turning point. Here’s a tip to prove useful: Feeding the good habits and invigorating addictions may cause the bad habits and demoralizing addictions to lose some of their power over you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“Some books seem like a key to unfamiliar rooms in one’s own castle,” author Franz Kafka said. I suspect the idea will be relevant especially to you in the coming weeks, Aquarius. More so, in addition to books, other influences may serve as keys to unfamiliar rooms in your inner castle. Certain people, for instance, may do and say things that give you access to secrets you’ve been keeping from yourself. A new song or natural wonderland may open doors to understandings that will transform your relationship with yourself. To prep you for these epiphanies, I’ll ask you to imagine having a dream at night in which you’re wandering through a house you know very well. Only this time, you discover a whole new wing of the place you never knew existed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Just for now, let’s say it’s fine to fuel yourself with comfort food and sweet diversions. Let’s proceed on the hypothesis the guardians of your future want you to treat yourself like a beloved animal who needs extra love and attention. So go right ahead and spend a whole day (or two) in bed reading and ruminating and listening to soul-beguiling music. Take a tour through your favorite memories.

Move extra slowly. Do whatever makes you feel most stable and secure. Imagine you’re like a battery in the process of getting recharged.

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ing major holidays. Support local farmers and artisans in the beer garden Thursday afternoons. Shop for veggies, meat, eggs, honey and hand-made crafts while enjoying one of the Brewery’s many delicious beers. Stay afterward for live music! wbbfarmersmarket@gmail.com • Riverfront Farmers, Sat., 8am: Market features all local produce, products and artisan works.

A seasonal, open-air market located along the first block of North Water St. and in adjoining Riverfront Park in historic downtown Wilmington along the Cape Fear River. Locally grown and produced fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, plants, locally caught seafood, handmade artisan works, fresh-cut flower bouquets and more are available. 5 N. Water St. Church Of the Good Shepherd, 515 Queen St. BBER AND WINE DINNER

May 23, 6:30pm: This month’s beer and wine dinner is paired with the freshest strawberries from Lewis Farms (just up the road). This farm fresh, five course dinner pairing, has been created by Chef Jeffrey Porter. Eat local. Eat fresh.

Drink local. Drink fresh. Call and make your reservation today! 910-256-4938. Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. Also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers

from the greater Wilmington area. Meets every Thursday 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.

LIVING WITH GRIEF

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Living with Grief: Growth and Education Group for Adults Coping with Grief will meet Wed., through May 23 (no meeting on May 2). There is no cost to attend. Preregistration is required; to register call 910-796-7991.

Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/ or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments.

Leland Library, 487 Village Rd.

COPING WITH GRIEF

Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Living with Grief: Coping with the Loss of a Parent will meet Wednesdays, March 14-April 18, 4pm. Free; prereg. is rqd; 910-7967991. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Rm., 1406 Physicians Dr.

ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is

member led. Everyone 18+ welcome. 910763-8134 WILMINGTON MS SUPPORT GROUP

Wilmington MS Support Group will resume regular monthly meetings on Thurs., Jan. 11.

New Hanover Regional Medical Center Campus, 2131 S. 17th St.

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Saturday each month. Free; dropins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

PFLAG

First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

tours 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.

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. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390 INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-reg. is required: 910798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

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

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

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear 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. 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, 503 Market St.

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