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Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring veterans at the Battleship’s traditional Memorial Day Observance, featuring military guest speaker, RADM Christina Alvarado, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, patriotic music performed by Duke Ladd Band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters. Vist www.battleshipnc.com.

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PUNS OF FUN! PG. 20 Thalian Association will host the 21st annual Orange Street ArtsFest, featuring local artwork from The Pepper Mill Shop by Kelly Sweitzer (above) and other artists, May 28-29, at Orange and Second streets. Courtesy photo.

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LIVE LOCAL>> Gwenyfar Rohler chats with NC manufacturer Matt Hawkins of Ridge Supply about his colorful socks and other athletic apparel, made right here in our state.

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PGS. 4-5 Local Americana band Striking Copper talks about their soon-to-be released debut album “Mirror” and forthcoming party at Waterline Brewing on May 28, with food trucks, brews and lots of music.

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Anghus says hello to a refreshing comedy starring Sally Fields. ‘Hello, My Name is Doris’ is playing at Thalian Hall’s Cinematique until May 25.

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NEWS>>LIVE LOCAL

LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: A look at keeping manufacturing jobs in NC BY: BY: GWENYFAR GWENYFAR ROHLER ROHLER

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INSIDE SOCKS: Gwenyfar Rowler chats with Matt Hawkins, owner of NC’s Ridge Supply Socks about cycling apparel and manufacturing. Photo by Austin Fenwick.

ustin … your socks.” Jock sort of came to a stop halfway through the sentence.

about socks in general, I begin to think: This is an oddly passionate topic for a man with a monomania about cycling.

“Ye-es?” Austin challenged.

Austin and I were scraping down the front porch (a seemingly endless project), preparatory to priming and painting it. Jock harrumphed and then redirected with a little chuckle, “So is this like an HB2 protest?”

“You can take it that way, if you want,” he replied. Austin grinned in his good-natured way and launched into a hymn to his current favorite sock supplier, Ridge Supply Socks. As Austin started waxing poetic

Then it clicked: Cycling. Cycling apparel. Ah! In 1974 Jim Mincher opened Two Wheeler Dealer in Wrightsville Beach. Since, the bike shop has grown into a respected player in the industry and a local institution. Currently, nestled between Kerr, Park and Wrightsville avenues, with easy access to the River to the Sea Bikeway and Gary Shell Cross-City Trail, Two Wheeler is bustling with activity every moment the doors are open. Austin works for Two Wheeler Dealer and does all the ordering for apparel, which includes socks.

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“Did I mention the guy who designs them lives in North Carolina and the socks are made here, too?” Austin nudged me with a paint scraper.

Needless to say, he got my attention. Austin told me the designer, Matt Hawkins, is a talented racing cyclist who he met at a race recently. It took a bit to get Austin back on track to the socks; he veered off on a tangent about the race, meeting Matt, the strategy for the race, the state of cycling today, the need for more coaches at the high-school level, and so on. Eventually, we made it back around to Ridge Supply Socks, which are designed in Swansboro and manufac-

tured in Hildebran, NC, by DeFeet. When I looked up their website, I found this: “DeFeet will not be joining the outsourcing movement that has become altogether too easy for companies in the United States. To us, that move is like paying someone else to play your music for you. DeFeet is the band, and we will play our own music, thank you. No one else can make our stuff better than we can.

Harvard MBA’s have told us it’s not smart to build a business the way we have. They tell us we can profit more without getting our hands dirty with manufacturing. They say we should source cheap product and mark it up dramatically. That’s OK. They can join the long list of

brands that do it their way. To us, that would be a hollow existence.”

Amen.

According to Austin, Ridge Supply Socks have been a huge hit at Two Wheeler and prompted multiple reorders. The staff love them enough to model for a picture; and during the photo session, patrons were so charmed that all but one pair were sold.

“Time to re-order!” Austin was clearly pleased.

So I decided to get in touch with Matt Hawkins of Ridge Supply Socks and see if he could inform Live Local a little more about his socks and local manufacturing. encore (e): So, why socks?

Matt Hawkins (MH): I was hit by a pickup truck and left for dead while on a training ride on Sept. 15, 2014 ... I am very blessed to have survived and being giving a new lease on life. I took the money I got from replacing my clothes, helmet and shoes, and I designed a pair of socks and bought 144 pair. The rest is history. e: I understand you do other apparel as well. Tell us a little about how you design each piece and what currently has your interest.

MH: I have socks, T-shirts, cycling jerseys, cycling bib shorts, cycling vests, and whatever comes next. I design each piece with a focus on high visibility and a style that makes hi-viz carry my design aesthetic. e: Made in NC, yes?

MH: My socks are made in NC, sourced in the USA by DeFeet International in Hildebrand, NC. DeFeet makes the best socks in the cycling industry, and I’m fortunate they are in NC. e: Why is this important to you?

MH: The reality of the apparel industry is that most products are not sourced or made in the USA. But my business is global, cycling is global, and I’m focused on producing the finest-quality product, regardless of where it is made. e: What do you see happening with the apparel industry in NC right now that the public might not realize or understand?

MH: It is still alive and thriving in some areas.

Manufacturers like DeFeet that weathered the downturn and also stayed relevant in the market have been very successful, and will continue to gain ground as more companies look to source and produced in the U.S. e: Where is the company going to be in five years? Ten years?

MH: In five years, growth is unknown, but I hope to have Ridge Supply in a place where it firmly supports my family, and the brand recognition continues to grow. In ten years I’d expect to be a big player, even beyond the cycling industry. e: You give money to charities—which

ones and why did you select them?

MH: I support charities that are closest to my heart. We currently are supporting the youth cycling leagues and various other organizations that our family feels are in line with Ridge Supply. e: What do you want people to know about your design philosophy?

MH: It might seem easy to design something and produce it, but for me, it is all-consuming.

It never stops. There is always inspiration, and keeping an eye toward what hasn’t been done yet keeps me engaged. I stopped looking at the competition/peers because they will ultimately affect what you create. I always take pictures of what inspires, then take those ideas back to the lab and try to grow the design branding. e: What do you want people to know about the cycling industry?

MH: Cycling is starving for small brands like Ridge Supply. The big brands dominate the shops, print media and pro-level visibility, but the majority of the cycling communities in the world are filled with riders who have style and need to express their creativity in their kit. Companies like Ridge Supply provide that outlet.

It looks like a winning combination: North Carolina Designer plus North Carolina manufacturer plus distribution to locally owned bike shops equals success across the board. Add in the commitment all three businesses have to the cycling world and to the state, and there’s no greater demonstration of values in action.

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NEWS>>OP-ED

WE’RE GREAT ALREADY: How to support our troops without marketing war

BY MARK BASQUILL

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ould you like to donate a dollar to support our troops?” the Harris Teeter check-out clerk asked. The clerk, Michelle, looked about 17 years old—the same age as the kids in the platoon of high-school ROTC students I’d dodged on the way in. They were hungry for donations, too. I held my tongue in both cases. Was I being too politically correct?

I struggled to find an answer for Michelle—something I could say without turning red, or making it seem like she’s to blame for anything. It’s not her fault. Michelle has lived her whole life in an underdog empire where the sky is always falling.

For 15 years she’s seen rich and poor alike share and sacrifice to fight common foes in the War on Terror. Right?

Honestly, if the sky was falling, if everybody’s kid had a relatively equal chance of being drafted—and we’d all been rationing gasoline, buying war bonds to help Ike march to Berlin—I’d give Michelle a buck.

That not being the case, I said, “No, thanks, that’s what we all pay taxes for. And thanks for using the green bags. You’re great already and getting better.”

Michelle looked puzzled but smiled at the compliment.

A direct and diplomatic response? No insults? No name-calling? Well, that explains why my poll numbers aren’t higher. It’s also politically incorrect in post-9/11 traumatized America, where saluting the troops or laughing with John Stewart have masked most serious dissidence.

I nodded to the high-school ROTC platoon on the way to the car. They are all great kids. No need to make them great again. They’re great now.

I see our great kids now, but I also see them later. I see a 27-year-old unemployed one-legged veteran and a 45-year-old veteran addicted to opiates to manage combat-related injuries. Both veterans are standing in front of Walmart, begging me for a buck. I see great kids that have forgotten their greatness. I also see advertisers who will never forget to market their heroism for the next war.

Support our troops? Sure. But let’s stop marketing war to our kids. Particularly where it matters: in families and schools.

For example, families might teach their

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kids to study evolution, math and carpentry (Jesus’ trade). Schools might teach kids other ways to defend the Constitution rather than with a sniper rifle. For those who seriously consider careers where killing is part of the job description, families and schools might consider providing kids a clearer picture of sacrifices and complex moral implications of a military vocation.

If we actually went in the direction of an informed citizenry—defended by a military, peopled by thoughtful, morally grounded, self-reflective citizen soldiers—it might make drone strikes and opening another Gitmo harder, but it won’t weaken us.

We’re great already, and we’ll be much stronger when fewer of our children enlist in the military as a way out of poverty or to pay for college.

Facebook memes contrasting a heroic soldier with slacker food service worker, or depicting a heroic marching soldier saying, “I remember when I marched for free tuition,” give me a chuckle. If you believe Ben Franklin invented the GI Bill, go fly a kite.

Educational benefits for veterans didn’t exist until 1944. In the hard political struggle for that initial GI Bill, some veterans groups and the era’s wealthy forced FDR to drop ideas of free tuition for all poor citizens and limit benefits to veterans that actually needed the financial help.

Before donating your next dollar, ask yourself and your congressman if it seems right that private contractors, such as Triple Canopy, may make close to $110,000 for a six-month deployment to protect a site that cost the lives of three enlisted personnel earning less than that combined in year?

Our same taxes pay all their salaries.

Support our troops? Absolutely. Support raising the minimum wage, support free college tuition for everyone, and support paying the military what they are worth. Dropping a dollar at checkout or merely raising a flag on Memorial Day doesn’t shout, “Support!” and “Shared sacrifice!”

Economically, we are perfectly capable of raising the minimum wage to $15 for service workers, investing in education, and significantly increasing the salary structure and benefits of our military. All it would take is political will ... well, political will, a working conscience and confidence in our inherent greatness.

Even if it’s politically incorrect, I’m gonna tell it like it is. In many ways, we’re great already and getting better. I’m confident we’ll figure that out.

With Mascarpone Cheese”). As Japanese foodies know, Kit Kats in Japan come in at least 15 coatings, according to a 2013 review by Kotaku.com, including Edamame Soybean, Purple Sweet Potato, Hot Japanese Chili, Matcha-Green Tea, Wasabi and Red Bean Sandwich.

MEDICAL MILESTONE

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announced they had recently (a first, they claimed) transmitted high-speed digital data through slabs of pork loin and beef liver. The signal cleared the muscle and gristle so cleanly that it permitted streaming of high-definition video — enough to watch Netflix, said the lead researcher. (Actually, the advance is crucial in that it allows a patient to swallow a transmitter and for physicians to monitor inner workings of the body in real time and externally control implanted devices such as cranial sensors and defibrillators.)

CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE

Religious leaders associated with the “quiverfull” ministry announced intentions for a November retreat this year in Wichita, Kansas, at which parents will meet to plan

“arranged” Christian marriages for their prepubescent daughters, to maximize the future couples’ childbearing potential — supposedly the No. 1 priority of all females.

Quiverfull activist Vaughn Ohlman has written that female fertility is optimal during their teens (actually, just after age 12) and drops off in their 20s. The local district attorney, queried by The Wichita Eagle, said such marriages are legal as long as all parties consent — but Ohlman has maintained that the Bible does not require the bride’s consent if her father has given his.

Apparently, Japanese taste buds easily become bored, for manufacturers seem eager to create extravagant food combinations to satisfy them that might prove daunting to most Americans. The latest exhibit: the familiar Kit Kat chocolate-coated wafer — but with the taste of ripe melon and cheese (specifically, “Hokkaido Melon

Morning Post that they might have pampered her excessively over the years, even lending her the equivalent of $23,000 to buy a house. (Still, she stayed.)

CAVALCADE OF REDNECKS

Timothy Trammell, 36, was arrested on several charges in Jonesville, South Carolina, in May after a sheriff’s deputy spotted him spray-painting a car that was not his.

According to the deputy’s report, Trammell had just finished angrily painting “Ch-e-e-t-e-r” (sic) on the car (belonging to a woman, identified in a WSPA-TV report as his girlfriend).

The Daily Pakistan newspaper, covering the Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi in April, reported that a judge in Courtroom III asked a constable if he knew how the grenade entered into evidence worked.

Rather than assume that an explanation was requested, the constable pulled the pin to demonstrate, and the resulting explosion injured the constable, a court clerk and another police officer. The constable POLICE REPORTS (1) In April, police in Brighton, Ontario, is said to be facing severe discipline as responded to what was reported by neighsoon as he recovers. bors as a domestic dispute, involving shrieks like, “I hope you die!” They found PARENTAL VALUES (1) In the latest ruling on a familiar theme, only a man “arguing” with his pet parrot a court in Modena, Italy, ordered a father (who the man said was “beaking off” at to continue paying living expenses for his him). No arrests were made. (2) Kayvon son, age 28, who had meandered through Mavaddat, 28, was arrested in Natick, Masa degree in literature but now has decided sachusetts, as police enforced three arrest to seek another, in experimental cinema. warrants. He had been on the loose until (Almost two-thirds of Italians aged 18 to 34 May 6, when he politely (inadvisedly) held still live with their parents.) (2) In Beijing, open a door at Natick Mall for a police ofan elderly couple secured a court order in ficer who, in that brief moment, thought he March forcing their 36-year-old daughter fi- recognized Mavaddat. Checking his cruisnally to move out after she had refused for er’s computer, he found the warrants, went years. The couple admitted to the Beijing back inside and arrested Mavaddat.

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ARTS>>MUSIC

AH-HA MOMENTS:

Striking Copper debuts their first album at Waterline Brewing yeah, jump out” (of the sound room) quite a few times [laughs]. The guy pushed us and it was worth it.

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

Some “ah-ha” moments for us are hearing every part isolated and really being able to break our songs down. It’s really amazing how much goes into every song from each band member. A big “ah-ha” for me was realizing I had been singing a wrong note in a harmony for years.

Allie Donnelly (AD): My “ah-ha” moment was listening back to the mixes and realizing what our true sound is. Sometimes you think you sound a certain way in your head, but when listening back, you can really tell what your roots and inspirations are. e: Tell readers more about songs like “Mirror” and why that one was chosen to be the title track.

MD: Like most of our songs, “Mirror” is a collaboration written by Allie, Jacquie and myself lyrically. We like the idea of there being two sides to everything: a good and a bad, right and wrong. Being “mirror” twins, Allie and Jacquie share some of those same qualities, but I won’t say which is which!

ALBUM RELEASE: Celebrate Striking Copper’s debut album ‘Mirror’ at Waterline Brewing on Saturday, with openers Chasing Opal. Courtesy photo.

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hen we last spoke with Striking Copper in October 2015, they were preparing to go into the studio for their first record. The folk-rock-Celtic-Americana mash-up plays harmonies led by singers Matt Donnelly (vocals, guitar), his wife Allie Donnelly (vocals) and her twin sister Jacquie Lee (vocals), alongside instrumentalists Frank Cacciutto (drums), John Stewart (bass) and Dan Bennett (electric guitar).

With Worth Weaver over at Red Room Recording (120 Bridle Way SE) in Leland, Striking Copper have completed their debut-record “Mirror” and will celebrate its official release on Saturday, May 28, at Waterline Brewing. “As a whole, the album allows us to expand our musical outreach,” Matt says. “The album is the culmination of a lot of hard work and hours in the practice room and recording studio.”

The release party will open with one of Wilmington’s favorite folk duos Chasing Opal, and 2 Bros Coastal Cuisine food truck will keep people fed. Striking Copper’s Matt and Allie Donnelly and Jacquie Lee took some time to tell encore more about the forthcoming album and festivities. encore (e): Tell us about recording at Red Room and working with Worth Weaver on this record.

Matt Donnelly (MD): We had just finalized the list of songs we wanted to record, and did a pre-recording meeting with Worth to talk about the direction we wanted to take the album in. The whole process was great from start to finish. There are so many details, and so many things that go on before, during and after making a record that a lot of people don’t know about. Worth is very meticulous when it comes to getting

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the best sound possible from both the musician and the instruments. Working with Worth was great. [He] takes the time to really listen and give you what you want. The recording studio is great and has more gear than a guitar center.

Jacquie Lee (JL): Having a song “Mirror” and titling the album “Mirror” is quite coincidental, really. We wanted our title to mean something to us deeply. Although the song “Mirror” is essential to our sound, it’s not the imagery we imagine when naming the album.

The song, to me, is about a man who finds faults in himself every day he looks in the mirror, sickened by the person who he’s become, and told quite often by that reflection what type of man he is. It’s about overcoming doubts and realizing that every person has faults, but that doesn’t mean every person is his or her faults.

The album title is named “Mirror” because e: What were some challenges in completing this album? Were there any “ah- the album is a reflection of ourselves. It’s an exact replica of our hopes, our fears, our ha” moments? dreams, and our experiences. And when MD: For the most part, the instruments you glimpse inside it, we hope you see a were laid down pretty easily. The biggest part of yourself as well. challenge we faced was trying to lay vocals e: We spoke about “Guilty Man” and down while fighting off winter illnesses. At one point Allie, Jacquie and I were sick for its origins back in October; did anything a month straight. We would come into the change or develop while recording in studio, hoping to lay tracks down, and it the studio? would sound terrible. Because Worth wantMD: We changed a few parts here and ed the best from us, there would be times there that had been bothering us. Having he would send us home if we weren’t close Worth as another set of ears really helped. to feeling 100 percent. We heard, “OK … We would work out parts in the studio, or if

an idea sprang up, we would run through it and then jump in and record it.

JL: “Siren Song,” changed a bit. We knew it was missing something. We felt adding Matt in on the vocals during the chorus with a lyrical part would allow the listener to hear from both parties: the sirens and the sailors. e: Did you try anything new instrumentally on this album?

MD: We did—there are a lot of new parts to songs that were already written. It was pretty cool to break down parts. It’s easy to see where things can be added or even find parts that don’t need to be there. Instrumentally, Dan added some really cool slide guitar to “Get On Up” and a few bending riffs in “So High.” Johnny reworked his part in “Meet The Sea,” making it sound way more drivey. There were a lot of add-ons as well, like auxiliary instruments added by Frank, like shaker and tambourine that really gave the songs some depth.

As a group we are always evolving and working on getting better, whether it’s at our instruments, songwriting, performances, or our harmonies. e: What does the release of this album mean for you all as band, as well as personally?

MD: I think the album has been a long time coming. It feels really good to finally have some of these songs tracked. I’m proud of every song on the album, and it’s because of the people I play with that it’s finally happened.

them. They are a husband-and-wife duo and are extremely talented. They also have an album coming out in June! There are so many great musicians in this town and we’re fortunate to have some of them playing with us. e: Is there anything else you’d like to tell readers about “Mirror”?

MD: We are very excited to finally release the album. A big thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who donated to help fund the album, as well as friends and family who backed us the whole time. Special thanks to our sound engineers at Red Room Recording, Worth Weaver and John Harrell, for a killer album!

For more information on Striking Copper’s CD release, visit their Facebook page or www.strikingcopperband.com.

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MD: Everything is being wrapped up now.

It’s really amazing how much goes into the recording process. The post-production process alone is insane. There are 13-ish songs on the album [laughs] ... just keep listening is all I’m going to say.

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AD: It’s an amazing feeling to create a body of music, and now be able to put our stamp on the musical world for years to come. It’s a nice thought that someday my children will be able to listen to this and know their mother was a part of creating it. e: Is everything finalized and complete (from mastering to album art) and how many tracks are there?

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e: Any particular reason you chose to have your release party at Waterline?

AD: We had been looking for a place that had a stage and Dan suggested Waterline. We went to check it out and talked to Rob Robinson (one of the owners and all-around nice guy) and really liked it. They have a great set up and are very accommodating. Plus, it’s an awesome brewery! e: How did you come to get Chasing Opal on board as openers?

MD: We met Chasing Opal during a Goat and Compass open-mic night last year and became really good friends with

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free; Classical Guitar) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999

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

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

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 910-679-8101

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.

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

Eric Sommer (7pm; Free; Pop, Folk, Rock)

Open Mic Comedy (8pm; Free)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

Trivia with Sherri So Very (7pm; Free)

Beebs & Her Money Makers (9pm; $8-$10; Rock, Funk, Ska, Soul)

—Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, 11 Van Campen Blvd.

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

The Jauntee (9pm; Cover TBD; Jam, Rock, Funk) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Barry & Jill (7pm; $3; Acoustic)

THURSDAY, MAY 26

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

The Tiki Torch Trio (6pm; Free; Steel Pan, Reggae)

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

Rob Ronner (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) It’s a Hootenanny! (7:30pm; Free) —The Art Factory, 721 Surry St.

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

Fire and Drums (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Perpetual Groove (8pm; $20-$40; Jazz-Rock)

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

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.;

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FRIDAY, MAY 27 42 Coldplay Tribute (6pm; Free) —11 Princess St.

Carolina Pine Music Festival (6pm; $10-$45)

—Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

Live Music (5pm; Free) —Johnny Lukes Kitchen Bar, 5500 Market St.

Orny Adams (6pm; $20-$22; Comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Selah Dubb (6pm; Free; Reggae)

Travis Shallow (7pm; Free; Americana)

—The Art Factory, 721 Surry St.

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Orny Adams (7pm, 9:30pm; $20-$22; Comedy)

Junk Yard Mama (9pm; $5; Rock)

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

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040

Henry River Honey (7pm; Free; Americana)

Throwing Plates and Andrew Tufano (9pm; Free)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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

Lilac 94 Harp Duo Concert (7:30pm; $17)

Tropidelic (10pm; Cover TBD; Reggae, Funk, Jam)

—St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Tab Benoit (9pm; $20-$25; Blues)

Carolina Pine Music Festival (6pm; $10-$45)

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; 910-769-4096 —Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040

Lara Maraqa (9pm; Free; Acoustic) The Affectionates + She Returns from War (9pm; Free; Indie, Rock) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Bibis Ellison Band (9pm; Cover TBD; Pop, Rock) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

DJ UK (10pm; Free)

—Waterline Brewing Company (721 Surry St.)

MONDAY, MAY 30 Peter Frampton (6pm; $57.50-$89.50) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Amphitheater Dr.

Brewtal and Bobby Zee (9pm; Cover TBD; Electric) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S .Front St.

Digg (9pm; Cover TBD; Rock, Funk, Blues, Jazz) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Justin Cody Fox (10pm; Free; Americana) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Tom and Jane (10pm; Free; Acoustic) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

TUESDAY, MAY 31 The Frog Project (6pm; Free; Jazz) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.

SATURDAY, MAY 28

Hourglass Studios Open Mic Night (7pm; Free)

Jazz Piano on Front St. (6pm; Free)

Trivia with Sherri So Very (7:30pm; Free)

—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910-762-2091

Orny Adams (7pm, 9:30pm; $20-$22; Comedy) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

The Andrew Tufano Band (7pm; Free; Pop) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut Street;

Mac & Juice Quartet (9pm; $7; Rock n’ Roll)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St. —Carolina Ale House, 317-C College Rd.; 910-791-9393

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

College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 910-509-3040

Jesse Stockton (9pm; Free; Folk) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

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Monica Jane (10pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

DJ Riz (10pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Carolina Pine Music Festival (6pm; $10-$45) —Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

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The Tim Koehler Project (7pm; Free; Americana)

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Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra (4pm; $5)

—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

Bibis Ellison Band (9pm; Cover TBD; Pop, Rock)

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—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

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SUNDAY, MAY 29 —Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.

Zion Reggae Band (9pm; Free)

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Signal Fire and Coastal Collective (9pm; Cover TBD; Reggae, Soul)

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 910-679-8101

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F

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THE BARD RETURNS TO THE GREEN: Cape Fear Shakespeare opens two plays with youth and adult companies

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BY: MEGAN DOWNING

houghts of a simpler time, with more eloquent dress and language, flooded the costume storage room near Greenfield Lake, where Cape Fear Shakespeare is preparing for their 24th season of Shakespeare on the Green.

Surrounded by vibrant fabrics that beautifully form classic Elizabethan costumery, bell bottoms and ensembles from every decade, directors Adrian Monte and Cherri McKay reflect on the stories of the greatest playwright in history. “[Shakespeare] just told stories about the simplest representations of humanity,” Monte tells in preparation of the opening of “Twelfth Night” in June. “That’s why they still stand and why they’re still performed to this day. We still learn lessons from these things, and it is a teaching tool to our fellow man about life. It’s more than

funny stories and Elizabethan dress; we learn from the plays.”

Monte is returning to Shakespeare on the Green after 17 years and now has the wisdom of age and experience that makes his relationship with theatre and the Bard even greater. After spending a few years in Chicago doing improv, Monte returned to Wilmington where his acting career began. He’s sitting in the director’s chair on “Twelfth Night” and wants to make the show as big, broad and funny as he can.

Based on the story of twin siblings who are separated in a terrible shipwreck, Sebastian will be played by Jackson Cole.

Sebastian washes up on the shores of a kingdom called Illyria. Viola (Erika Edwards) believes her brother is dead and disguises herself as a man in order to work for Duke Orsino who is also in Illyria.

The Duke, portrayed by Kevin Black, is madly in love with a woman, Lady Olivia (Alison Gayle), who has pledged to not

love a man for seven years in order to mourn the passing of her brother. Orsino sends the disguised Viola to negotiate a marriage with Olivia, and in turn, Olivia falls in love with Viola’s male alter ego, Cesario. And in typical Shakespeare fashion, it’s all muddled when characters fall for the wrong person.

Director Monte is keeping his version of “Twelfth Night” strictly traditional with its classical Elizabethan style. “[There is] so much satire and so much gender identity,” he says. “With the recognition of gender identities in the political aspect, it is suitable for today’s society. On the surface it is a farce, but it has deeper meaning.”

Shakespeare on the Green manages to bring its magic annually to the outdoor amphitheatre setting of Greenfield Lake.

It’s free and reminds most audiences of their earliest introduction to the Bard, reading “Romeo and Juliet” in school. Cherri McKay, director of “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” is ensuring the Cape Fear Shakespeare youth company continues understanding the famed works of the greatest playwright in history by hosting their own performances every summer. “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” opens Friday. It’s a perfect match for the youth company, seeing as Shakespeare wrote the play when he was a mere 18. After 450 years, it still seems relatable to youngsters.

“The Two Gentlemen of Verona” recounts the story of two love-sick teens, Proteus and Valentine. Valentine, played

by Aidan Malone, prepares to travel to Milan to see more of the world, but Proteus (Theo Townend) stays behind in Verona because of his utter devotion to his love, Julia (Clare Glenn). He later finds himself forced to follow Valentine to Milan, and they both fall in love with the same girl, Silvia, played by Chloe Mason. Friendships and relationships are tested, especially when Julia follows them to Milan disguised as the pageboy, Sebastian.

“I work with a lot of high schoolers, some middle schoolers, and a few even younger,” McKay says. “This play was

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one of Shakespeare’s first romantic comedies, and it just begs teen angst.”

McKay has removed all adult roles and replaced them with a teen counterpart, such as Milania, Proteus’s older sister.

As well, she has modernized a score for the play. She chose The Beatles, BoDeans, The Tremeloes, and Pat Benatar yet sets them against bohemian-style costumes, intertwined with classic Elizabethan themes. Most of the characters will be barefoot and wear bell bottoms.

Her music choices were compiled through a collection of songs over the years that she personally wanted to include in shows. More so, they all reflect the theme of love and friendship so prominent in “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.”

Her vision for the theme and styles allow it to exist in both the period it was written “while adding hints of the world our youth actors live in today. Once they begin speaking in Shakespearean verse everything else is just fun and a compliment to their performances.”

McKay and Monte chose the two shows for 2016’s season simply because they are comedies. The experience of Shakespeare on the Green is meant to be light and enjoyable—or as Monte says, the audience is supposed to leave thinking, “Ah, great! I just needed to come out and laugh and see silliness for an hour and a half.

This was perfect; this was what I wanted.”

More so, it can lessen the intimidation to understanding the Bard and his vast lexicon. “Comedies are an easier gateway to understand and enjoy the language of Shakespeare,” Monte tells.

DETAILS:

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Cape Fear Shakespeare Youth Co. Fri.-Sun., May 27-29 Mon.-.Wed., June 6-8 Mon.-Thurs., June 13-16, 8 p.m.

Twelfth Night

Cape Fear Shakespeare Adult Co. Fri.-Sun., June 4-26 Additional show Thursday, June 23, to benefit Actor Appreciation Night, 8 p.m.

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AN ALL-AROUND WINNER:

‘Noises Off’ cast deliver smart, funny and accessible theatre performance

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BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

halian Association ends their mainstage season on a high note with Michael Frayn’s ever-popular “Noises Off.” Possibly, the ultimate play-within-aplay ever written, the show lets the audience in on backstage life: intrigue, miscommunication, hijinks, jealousy, innuendo, laughter, and panic. One can only imagine director Robb Mann jumped up and down at the opportunity to direct a show that is such a favorite for theatre people. Clearly, he had the cream of the crop for casting.

In Act 1 the audience meets Dotty Otley (Denise S. Bass), an aging actress trying to produce a hit show before retirement. It is final dress rehearsal for “Nothing On,” and of course nothing is going well. She and the director, Lloyd Dallas (Randy Davis), cannot stop bickering about sardines (apparently, it is a play about plates of sardines, who knew?). In addition Garry Lejeune (Bradley Coxe) keeps interrupting rehearsal for nonsensical rhetorical monologues—usually ending in a nonsequitur question. Method actor Frederick (Freddy) Fellowes (Josh Bailey) can’t figure out the underlying symbolism of the script and is grappling with the twin crises of a failed marriage and an abhorrence of violence. Meanwhile, no one can find Selsdon (Eric Robinson). If it weren’t for Brooke (Vanessa Welch)—the devastatingly beautiful, phenomenally stupid and untalented ingénue—and steady, mother-hen Belinda (Amanda Young), things would fall to pieces.

At least the crew has everything under control, right? They always do, or at least that’s what they tell themselves. But if anyone believes Poppy (Emily Graham) and Tim (Qaadir Hicks) are in control of anything, I have a nice bridge I’d like to sell them. It is late, and everyone would like to get some sleep, but they still haven’t had a full run-through of the show, which opens in a matter of hours. Davis’ mounting desperation, frustration and eventual out-right belligerence is a pitch perfect.

“Noises Off” isn’t just fun for actors; for scenic designers, it’s a favorite. The script calls for the entire set to spin around for Act 2 in order to give audiences a backstage perspective. Rob Coluccio’s set looks just as good going as coming and makes magic pop in all the right places. For Act 2 the audience is treated to life backstage during

a matinee performance about a month into the run of the show. By this time several love triangles (perceived and real) have emerged. The cast that wowed in Act 1 with rapid-fire dialog and phenomenal chemistry now demonstrate a command of physical comedy that must be seen and experienced to be believed.

About 10 minutes into Act 2, my date leaned over and commented that Shakespeare could have written this show. Indeed, he is right; it has hallmarks of the Bard’s scripts: love triangles, miscommunication, broad physical comedy, multiple entrances and exits in opposition to each other, and an audience in possession of knowledge characters lack.

In Act 3 the set turns back around so the audience can finally see the show up on its feet. The cast are now well into the show’s run and personal relationships have overtaken the script and catapulted everyone well beyond the point of absurdity. As we left the theater, my date said it had been a long time since he laughed so hard he cried. That was, without a doubt, the case by the time the curtain came down at the end of the show.

is a mystery. (We will just have to chalk that inside jokes about theatre life, yet challengup to theatre magic.) es onlookers with a script that is incredibly Meanwhile, especially in Act 2, her accessible and delightful. Anyone looking mounting desperation and subsequent poor to introduce a late elementary school-aged judgement make her an audience favorite. child (or older) to theatre and have been Josh Bailey and Bradley Coxe’s duel to the wondering what show would be a good death/mild misunderstanding is good old- start, “Noises Off” is my vote. It is smart, fashioned, no-holds-barred vaudeville, and funny and its cast give stupendous perforit is made all the more engaging by a game mances. It is a winner across the board! of Three-card Monte with the whiskey bottle and flowers that occupy poor Eric Robinson and Qaadir Hicks. Together all four sell it with verve.

If only someone would cut Amanda Young’s Belinda some slack so she could stop trying to hold these people together.

The poor woman is so tightly strung it is amazing she doesn’t pop!

DETAILS: Noises Off

May 25-29, 7:30 p.m.; Sun. matinee 3 p.m.

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time. Yet, the audience enjoys it more! So often the shows actors are attracted to lack box-office appeal for audiences. But “Noises Off” is a rare gem that combines plenty of

Though the script is incredibly funny, a really great cast is necessary to give it life and make it vibrant. “Noises Off” really is an ensemble show in every way. Denise Bass’ Dotty was so delightfully disgruntled I couldn’t help but laugh almost every time she came onstage.

What can I say about Welch’s Brooke?

She gives such a convincing performance of bad acting it is really hard to rip my gaze from her (the fact she is incredibly beautiful and spends most of the show in her underwear is also another reason). Her foil in the love triangle is Emily Graham’s Poppy. How Robb Mann and costumer Lance Howell succeed in making the tall, strikingly gorgeous Graham look dowdy and frumpy

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he May-through-December romance is nothing new, cinematically speaking.

In fact, it’s rather routine to see a man in his 50s courting and eventually bedding a woman half his age on any given outing to the theater. No one really bats an eye when middle-aged Michael Douglas started doing the horizontal mambo with Demi Moore or Sharon Stone. Few people seem to care when Bruce Willis is romantically entangled with a girl who would probably still get carded if she tried to buy wine coolers, or when Johnny Depp ends up co-starring—and then getting sweaty—with Amber Heard, who is young enough to be his daughter. But when it’s an older woman and a younger man onscreen it’s often fodder for awkward comedy or incredulous fantasy.

“Hello, My Name is Doris” is a quirky dramedy using that very premise. Doris (Sally Field) is a woman in her 60s who becomes obsessed with a new employee in her office, John (Max Greenfield). Doris is an honest, soft-spoken woman who struggles to adjust after the death of her mother, for whom she had cared most of her adult life. Now, free of familial obligations, Doris has an opportunity to get a life. This isn’t nearly as easy as it sounds, thanks to the ever-changing cultural landscape of New York City.

After a self-help seminar, she tries to take a more proactive approach to making her fantasies a reality. Doris’ attempt to reclaim a life for herself is hilariously painted across a canvas of hipsters who now populate the various boroughs of New York City. After she follows John to a concert, she sticks out like a sore thumb, which garners the attention of everyone there. Her antiquated wardrobe and sense of fashion is seen by the hipster elite as “antique chic.”

While John takes an interest in Doris, it’s strictly platonic. He is genuinely interested in her as a person and brings out an inner glow that has been dormant for quite some time. Unfortunately the throbbing physical attraction isn’t shared by John. When he begins to date a woman his own age, Doris devolves into Lucille Ball mode and follows him around the city. After a not-so-chance encounter, she ends up befriending John’s girlfriend, Brooklyn (Beth Behrs). As the chances of a romantic entanglement with John begin to deteriorate, so does Doris’ mental state. She’s already dealing with a handful of issues that often plague the aged spinster, most notably a collection of junk

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. May 30-June 1 (additional showing May 1 at 4 p.m.): Through remote surveillance and on-the-ground intel, Colonel Katherine Powell (Helen Mirren), discovers a planned suicide bombing in “Eye in the Sky.” The mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” But as American pilot Steve Watts (Aaron Paul) is about to engage, a 9-year-old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute over the moral, political and personal implications of modern warfare.

(Rated R, 92 minutes)

ECCENTRIC COMEDY: Sally Fields reclaims her life and pursues love amongst New York City hipsters in ‘Hello, My Name is Doris.’ Courtesy photo.

that would take a season of “Hoarders” to sort through.

Doris is a character with a great deal of complexity. She’s the kind of woman not often portrayed in film: saddled with baggage and pines for a life not lived. Sally Field is really wonderful in the role and helps create a three-dimensional character who is capable of making audiences laugh and cry. The film also benefits from an exceptional supporting cast, including the great Tyne Daly and some recognizable character actors like Stephen Root (“Office Space”) and Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”).

Writer/Director Michael Showalter has shown a great range of comedic talent throughout the years, most notably for his work in the sketch-comedy group The State and helping create cult films like “Wet Hot American Summer.” “Hello My Name is Doris” feels like an evolutionary step in terms of creativity. There are trademark flourishes of his eccentric brand of comedy, but there’s a level of humanity and character creation that he achieves like a seasoned dramatic pro.

“Hello, My Name is Doris” is a wonderful film, mostly due to the performances but also in how it captures New York City in a way that feels like early Woody Allen movies. There’s a flux between the way the city once was and what it has become. While the story might be familiar, flourishes are expertly crafted, and it ends up feeling like far more than a character study in melancholy.

There are moments where the film shares a

kinship with classic stories like “The Glass Menagerie” or “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” However, much like life, the film never devolves into grand melodrama or outright fantasy. “Hello My Name is Doris” is a nice independent gem and really deserves to be seen.

DETAILS:

Hello, My Name Is Doris ★ ★ ★ 1/2 ★

Rated R Starring Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Tyne Daly Directed by Michael Showalter Playing at Cinematique May 23-25, 7 p.m.; May 25, 4 p.m.

Thalian Hall 310 Chestnut St. www.thalianhall.org

May 29: The Movie at the Lake at Carolina Beach Lake Park (Atlanta Ave. and S. Lake Park Blvd.) features “Minions,” starring Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm and Michael Keaton. A comedy adventure, the animated film tells the story of a super villain who recruits three men to help her take over the world. She’s also joined by Minions, who live to serve but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters. This free film begins at dusk and is subject to change. (Rated PG, 91 mins)

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ARTS>>ART

PUNS OF FUN!

Kelly Sweitzer’s The Pepper Mill Shop and other artists line up for Orange St. ArtsFest

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BY: SHEA CARVER

or 21 years now Thalian Association has been hosting the Orange St. ArtsFest at Orange and 2nd streets, inside and outside of the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, each Memorial Day weekend. The juried festival awards cash prizes of $550 to visual artists and acts as a major fundraiser for the association, which runs the USO for the City of Wilmington. Thalian Association utilizes the arts center to teach children’s theatre classes and house their youth productions, as well as hold rehearsals for their main stage and Red Barn Studio seasons. Though the festival is free, donations are appreciated to help keep Thalian Association actively engaging the arts within the community, as it has since its inception in 1788.

Among the lineup of artists attending the festival for 2016 is Wilmington’s own Kelly Sweitzer of The Pepper Mill Shop. Her punny artwork made its debut over a year ago and has taken off beyond mere paintings. Today, Sweitzer etches her food-inspired characters onto tees, totes, onesies, magnets, and pins, as she travels in and out of state to markets, festivals, and pop-ups. Retail shops, galleries and restaurants hang her work, as seen at Edge of Urge (Raleigh), Lantana’s Gallery (Southport), and locally at Sweet n Savory (Wrightsville Beach), wherein Sweitzer designed pieces to reflect their menu.

“I currently have over 40 designs,” she says.

“Spring is hustle season when you’re in this market. There’s a wonderful seasonal festival or a monthly pop-up around every corner.”

With the help of her husband (and local musician) Charlie Smith, they are able to maximize their reach. Sweitzer designs the product

and Charlie, “a great salesman,” according to the artist, maps their course. Each month they do around eight to 12 events, whether traveling to Raleigh, Cary and Chapel Hill, or doing local farmers’ markets and the Historic Downtown Wilmington Market, or smaller gatherings, like “There’s Something To Do,” hosted by local Michael Ussery at various spots around Wilmington.

bookends. She’ll also sell decorated vintage suitcases.

“Currently, I sell exclusively at markets in NC,” Naffziger notes.

“The freedom of finding a different city, market, or group of vendors to work with is refreshing. Variety has kept me on my toes and happy about what I’m doing.”

Naffziger will be doing three to five markets a week this summer, including the Historic Downtown Wilmington Market on Sundays at Front and Market streets, as well as at the Kure Beach Farmers’ Market and Thursday night farmers’ market at Poplar Grove.

“We bought an outfitted Econoline E250 last year, which we named ‘Oreo Speedwagon,’” Sweitzer says. “She’s taken us all over NC and to Virginia a couple times for shows. I certainly plan on taking her on the road a lot this fall for shows.”

Sweitzer’s zany works are pun-based.

She debuted six newbies most recently, inspired by her love of ‘90s hip-hop. “My favorites [are] ‘Olive It When You Call Me Big Poppa’ and ‘It’s a Chard Knock Life,’” she tells. “The best response is anyone who comes in and stays for all the laughs. People ask if it gets old when folks read everything out loud while laughing, and the answer is always, ‘No!’ It’s why I’m doing this—the laughs are the real payoff.”

This weekend Sweitzer will sell nothing over $40 at Orange St. ArtsFest. More so, she’ll be sharing in the camaraderie of other local artists, such as friend Maggie Naffziger, who launched her own upcycling company, Create Good, in 2013. Naffziger will have a booth set up as part of her first Orange St. ArtsFest experience.

“I started Create Good as a way to use my skills to provide an income for myself while in-between jobs,” says Naffziger, who spent two years in AmeriCorps NCCC, working

PEPPERED WITH LAUGHTER: Kelly Sweitzer makes pun-filled artwork in all shapes and sizes, from paintings to tote bags to pins. All of it will be for sale (nothing over $40) this weekend at Orange St. ArtsFest. Courtesy photo

with nonprofits nationwide. She wanted her company to reflect her give-back spirit as well, so, she donates 10 percent of all sales to education in the U.S. via DonorsChoose. org. “To date, Create Good has positively influenced over 1,000 kids and their education,” Naffziger states.

Having been reared by a mother who ran a successful at-home seamstress business, Naffziger’s current work seems serendipitous.

“Once I found a product I loved creating, I felt inspired to follow in her footsteps,” she tells.

Naffziger makes clothing and home goods out of other products—reusing and upcycling them into a new treasure.

“When picking out fabrics or deciding on new projects, it is simple: If I wouldn’t wear it or put it up in my house, I’m not going to make it,” she says. “I take pride in knowing I am not buying new fabrics to make more products in the world. Instead, I’m taking something preloved and finding a way to make a new product worth loving all over again!”

This weekend she will sell her popular “boyfriend skirt,” along with wine-bottle gift bags, dog collars, toys, and vintage camera

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Visual arts and crafts aren’t the only creative backbone of the Orange Street ArtsFest. There will be live entertainment slated throughout the two-day event. Music and dance performances are scheduled on the Orange Street stage beside the USO, featuring artists who perform or teach in the Community Arts Center. Anevay Dance Company, El Jaye Johnson, Flor-Y-Canto, Revolver Music, and Rhythm and Grits are slated to perform.

As well Thalian Association Community Theatre will present selections from their 2016-2017 Main Stage and youth theatre productions. Food trucks will be on hand, including Catch, Poor Piggy’s, NC Sweet Tea, and Snowy of the Carolinas. Plus, the High School Student’s Art Contest Exhibition, presented by the Wilmington Art Association, will be on display in the arts center, alongside wartime exhibits.

Thalian has partnered with local nonprofit DREAMS of Wilmington to showcase student artwork, as well as with The Children’s Museum of Wilmington, who will host an interactive display in the arts center. There will be stations featuring science experiments, construction with foam building blocks, and arts and crafts for families to enjoy.

DETAILS:

Orange Street ArtsFest

Sat., May 28, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun., May 29, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center 120 S. 2nd St. www.thalian.org

a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTFUEL.INC

2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon. - Sat., noon - 7pm www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343-5233 Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 43, “Window Shopping Art Show,” featuring work by Zak Duff, Char Oden, Scott Ehrhart, and Kimberly Coffman. Hangs for eight weeks.

ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Summer Camps for Children are coming!

They will start in June and run through August.

Please check the website at www.artexposure50.com and click on Classes for Children for dates and information, or call ArtExposure at 910-803-0302.

All North Carolina artists are welcome to enter the 2nd annual “Artist Choice Invitational” in August. Entry forms and information are available on the website under the Call for Entries page. Each artist may enter 2 pieces of 2-d or 3-d work. This will be a juried show and cash awards will be given.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 • www.aibgallery.com Established in 2015, the Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable. The gallery focuses upon international and national fine art. The current exhibit of oil paintings, “Debra Bucci: Living in the Moment,” closes on May 27th. Join us for receptions in May and June: “Looking Within: Encaustic Paintings by Helen Lewis; Fourth Friday Gallery Night and Closing Reception for Debra Bucci: Living in the Moment, Friday, May 27th, 6-9pm; “Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy,” Friday, June 3rd, 6 - 9 p.m.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

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

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

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

As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. The gallery showcases work from more than 50 local and national artists. On May 27 from 6pm to 9pm during Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Crescent Moon will host accomplished local jewelry de-

signer Marita “Marty” Bon as its featured artist of the month. Marty creates wearable art gilded with sterling silver, copper and gemstones. Her distinct creations are sure to be treasured for generations. Also presenting is popular musical artists Papa Froosh along with wine and cheese for all to enjoy.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

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

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

Over thirty years experience in Tribal Arts. Our clients include many major museums.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Salt of the Earth will open at New Elements on May 27. This exhibit features new works from mixed media artist Victoria Primicias and traditional painter Owen Wexler. Both artists look to the natural world for inspiration. Primicias produces abstracted landscapes where Wexler paints true-to-life scenes. An opening reception will be May 27, 6pm to 9pm, in conjunction with Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Salt of the Earth on display through June 18, 2016.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

Tour Paint Out with artworks by ten gallery artists created en plein air during the 2016 Azalea Garden Tour: Jodie Wrenn Rippy, Nancy Noel May, Gale Smith, Brook Pearce, Todd Carignan, Jeremy Sams, Joanne Geisel, Ann Hair, Kimberlee Maselli and Michael Van Hout. Spectrum Gallery, located at The Forum, offers an incredible array of local fine art and American craft. Over two hundred original works on display at any time.

Also available online at www.SpectrumArtAndJewelry.com. Spectrum Gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10-6. 910-256-2323 x3.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, handblown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become

200 Hanover Street, CFCC parking deck First level • (910) 362-7431 Tues.- Sat., noon - 5pm CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present Shaun Richards Recent Works. The exhibition will run through June 18th, with a Fourth Friday Reception on May 27th from 6-9pm. Richards, born in 1977, attended UNCW, where he earned a BA in Art in 1999. In 2003, he enrolled in SUNY Empire State College as a non-matriculated graduate student. Richards left NYC and returned to NC to pursue art full time in 2006, and since has been awarded the Regional Emerging Artist Residency at Artspace and a three-month residency at The Bemis Center of Contemporary Arts in Omaha, NE, and has had shows every where from Wilmington’s CAM to Alexandria’s Target Gallery, to the Greenhill Center for NC Art, and Flanders Art Gallery.

In 2015 Richards formed Peregrine Projects, an artist co-op that works with business to promote local artists through Public Art, and shortterm exhibitions. Richards continues to reside and hold studio space in Raleigh, NC.

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516 North 4th Street | Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SPECTRUM GALLERY

The Forum • 1125 Military Cutoff Rd, Suite H (910) 256-2323 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 6pm www.spectrumartandjewelry.com Spectrum Gallery features the Azalea Garden

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SOUTHEASTERN NC’S PREMIER DINING GUIDE

GRUB & GUZZLE

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

THE DONUT INN

A first for donut shops in Wilmington. Huge hand-cut gourmet donuts are made fresh daily on site, and a sizzling grill serving up every kind of breakfast sandwich imaginable!

Don’t forget about us for lunch! Sandwiches are piled high with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Our coffees are specially brewed in an Italian Cimbali espresso machine.

Come for visit and make yourself at home! 1427 Military Cutoff rd. (910)679-8420 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Mon - Fri 5:30 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun 5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington

ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFÉ

KABUKI KOREAN CAFE & SUSHI BAR • WWW.KABUKIKOREANCAFE.COM

AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL

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

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

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

BLUE SURF CAFÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

CAM CAFÉ

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

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777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tues-

Sat: 11am – 3 pm; Wed-Thurs: 5 – 9pm; Sunday Brunch: 10am – 3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinna-swirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit.

The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer.

May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serving breakfast all day.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: Monday-Wednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.com

THE FELIX CAFE

A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Chris Corona. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-796-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com

The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend. 2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafeonline.com

ELIJAH’S

HENRY’S

THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to

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

private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

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

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight!

At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare.

5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com

JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR

Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130.

(910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small

plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

LOW TIDE PUB

Located across from UNCW’s campus, Low Tide Pub serves up delicious fare and great drink specials in a fun atmosphere. Enjoy the biggest and best wings in town for only $0.50 on Sundays, a $5 daily lunch special, $2 daily beer special, and even taco Tuesdays. Their Mother Clucker is served just in time for the holidays: slowroasted chicken with cranberries, housemade stuffing, lettuce, and tomato. Their Thai or Buffalo shrimp wrap, famed Monte Cristo and 1945-family secret cheesecake recipe will keep customers coming back for more. Karaoke Saturdays begin at 9:30 p.m., and trivia Tuesdays get underway weekly at 7:30 p.m. Low Tide has a beautiful, private deck, perfect for hosting parties and events. It’s midtown Wilmington’s favorite pub—”where on the rocks is a good thing.” 4540 Fountain Drive, beside of PT’s.

910-313-2738.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND LATE-NIGHT: Mon., 6 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.

- 2 a.m.; Sat., noon - 2 a.m.; Sun., noon - 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, Saturday karaoke and Tuesday trivia night.

■ WEBSITE: www.lowtidepub.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

THE PUB

A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 other sandwiches and meals under $12. 32 beers on tap, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorypub.com

SPICOLI “In crust we trust.” Spicoli specializes in classic NY style pizza with a totally unconventional (AND DELICIOUS) sourdough crust. We also feature one-of-a-kind burger creations, Jumbo wings complete with our perfect, housemade blue cheese or ranch. Or enjoy any of our unique vegan or gluten-free options. But Spicoli is not just amazing food. We keep it awesome with a killer juke box, classic

tASte OF tHe tOWN “BeSt APP” WINNer! Wine Down Wednesdays - 1/2 OFF Select Wine!

Champagne Brunch: Sat. and Sun., 11am-2pm BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER BREAKFAST SERvED UNTIL 12PM EvERy DAy! 250 Racine Drive • Wilmington, NC Racine Commons • 910.523.5362 www.BlueSurfCafe.com

Scratch Made • Pure Ingredients • Vegan, Gluten & Allergy Friendly Grass-fed Burgers • Hormone Free • Featuring Local NC Beef & Pork

225 South Water St ∙ 910-769-3709 HOUrS:

Mon. Closed • tues. - 4pm – 9pm • Wed. 4pm – 10pm thurs. - Sat. 11am – 10pm • Sun. 11am – 9pm

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arcade games, and great deals on everything at our full bar.

Share some brews over PacMan or enjoy the area’s only 20in pie on our outdoor patio. Just make sure you are having fun. Don’t worry!! If you can’t come see us, we also have the largest delivery radius in town!! 1978 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-0339.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach

SWEET ‘N’ SAVORY CAFÉ

The Real Wizard Behind the Food. Anyone who has seen the Wizard of Oz knows that the wizard was just a scared old man hiding behind the curtain. Restaurants are no different. Making incredible food is not magical or mystical and instead just requires heart (Tin Man), brains (Scarecrow), courage (Lion) and love (Dorothy). At Sweet n Savory we have pulled back the curtain because we don’t believe that we need smoke, mirrors, over inflated prices or pretentiousness to offer you the best and freshest food your money can buy. 1611 Pavillion Place, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 256-0115 Hours: 7am-10pm.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, BAKERY & CATERING ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorycafe.com

THE TROLLY STOP

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-

3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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

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

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

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

– 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

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KABUKI KOREAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI

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

910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: ILM’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

■ WEBSITE: www.kabukikoreancafe.com

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kyotoasiangrille.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE

We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com

SZECHUAN 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City.

Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com

THAI SPICE

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

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

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

YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE

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

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

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

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

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

HEALTHY NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Open since the summer of 2015, NeMa Eatery and Lounge boasts the delicacies of Chef Borkowski.

Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items form grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the NeMa team takes diners across the world through palate pleasing menu items, including their “fancy fries”, doused with truffles and Parmesan. Borkowski takes pride in hand-crafted food, while the NeMa staff offers helpful, friendly knowledge. They offer vegan, glutenand-allergy-friendly fare and Wine Down Wednesday (1/2 off glasses and bottles of wine). 225 S Water St. 910-769-3709 ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Closed Monday, Tuesday 12pm -9pm, Wednesday-Friday 12pm -10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 9pm, Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

INDIAN KABOB AND GRILL

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

IRISH HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop

by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

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

THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare!

We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607.

Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads,

free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

Fresh From the Farm The Riverfront Farmers Market is an outside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

COME JOIN US AT 2 LOCATIONS OGDEN PARK Each Wednesday April 13 - Nov. 16 8:00am - 1:00pm

DOWNTOWN Each Saturday April 16 - Nov. 19 8:00am - 1:00pm

Riverfront Farmer’s Market is now on the corner of North Water and Princess streets - FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- JAMS & JELLY - ART & CRAFTS

- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS

For more information call (910) 538-6223 www.wilmingtondowntown.com

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ITALIAN FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB

NOW OPEN!

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; 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.

MAMMA BELLA PIZZERIA

Mamma Bella’s is Wilmington’s latest pie palace, offering fresh and unique pizzas, strombolis, sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. Diners can enjoy eating in their quaint dining space or have Mamma deliver to their doorstep ($10 minimum, three-mile radius). Nothing is frozen, and everything is made with top-notch ingredients, from the house meatballs to the pesto, salad dressings to marinara sauce, and beyond!

Mamma bakes bread fresh several times daily and helps produce the most scrumptious cinnamon and/or pizza knots. In fact, through Feb. 29, either flavor of knots are free with the

purchase of any large pie; or customers can get 12 free wings when ordering two large 2 topping pizzas (dine-in or delivery; offers cannot be combined). With a knowledgeable staff providing excellent customer service—all of whom “respect the pie”—every order is cared for from placing it to picking it up.

3926 Market St. 910-399-6723.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thurs 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 11am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.mammabellapizzeria.com

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza.

We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water.

Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

A TASTE OF ITALY

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

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

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

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

LATIN AMERICAN CEVICHE’S

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

Just before the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. 7210 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 256-3131.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH: Mon-Sat 11am9pm, Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm

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

SAN JUAN CAFÉ

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

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

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

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

MEXICAN EL CERRO GRANDE

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

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

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

LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

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

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

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

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons. Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ

Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

SEAFOOD CATCH

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

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington

NORTH CAROLINA’S LARGEST COFFEE HOUSE

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MEETING ROOMS • MUSIC vENUE • kARAOkE • STATE OF THE ART SOUND SYSTEM • COMEDY

ESpRESSO & CAppUCCINO bAR • FRESH bAkED pASTRIES • SMOOTHIES • FRAppES • HAND-CRAFTED SODAS

Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars

featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group. All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out. On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options. Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

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

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street.

You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

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

OCEANIC

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

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

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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 the 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

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

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SOUTHERN

SPORTS BAR

CASEY’S BUFFET

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

PEMBROKE’S

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

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

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

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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

DIG AND DIVE

“A new way to play with your food.” It isn’t just a catch phrase—it is what we do at Dig & Dive. Locally sourced, high-quality food is what we bring to the table. From our specialty “pork wings,” tossed in our famed bourbonbarrell Kentuckyaki sauce, to our fresh ground chuck burgers, to our dogs and sausages, and even salads and kids menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We pair it with an expansive craft beer selection—including a large selection of NC brewed beers—and we give you the most unique and fun atmosphere in Wilmington, thanks to our soft-sand volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor dining.

Hands down, we’re the best place in town to ... Eat. Drink.

Play. 3525 Lancelot Lane. 910-202-9350.

■ SERVING LUNCH & Dinner: Sun.-Thurs., 11am-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 11am-2am.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Market Street and Darlington ■ FEATURING: Burgers, dogs, build-your-own French fries, sandwiches, craft beer, volleyball courts.

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

HELL’S KITCHEN Downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub shows every major sporting package on 10 HDTVs—and a huge HD projection screen! There is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Half off select apps, Mon.- Thurs., 4-7pm ■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

JAX 5TH AVENUE DELI & ALE HOUSE

Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laid-back atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

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EXTRA>>FACT OR FICTION

GOING ALOFT: Chapter 11, The Fish

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BY: JOHN WOLFE

hen we woke on the seventh morning, we discovered the sea had given us a gift. There were two flying fish on the deck, lying dead under the heat of the sun. Like Icarus, they had flown too close. I picked one up; it was bony and scaly, but at the same time fragile, delicate. It belonged in the forgiving fluidity of the water. “People eat them,” Captain said. “I would say we should eat these, but they’ve been lying on deck for a while.”

“We could use them as bait,” Saint offered. He had grown up in the Florida Keys and fished his entire life. He once told me his childhood dream was to buy a boat, name her the Happy Hooker, and start a charter fishing business.

“That’s a good idea,” Captain said.

“We could catch a mahi. If you want to use a different rig, the tackle box is in the fo’castle.”

Saint went forward and returned with a orange tackle box—the word “fishing” scrawled across its lid in marker. We opened it. Line, sinkers, swivels, and hooks: the backbone of a fishing rig. Everything we needed was there, laid out in front of us. Fishermen hunt for game far larger and stranger than anything on land, and the only thing that lets us do it is tackle.

We tied our rigs. Saint opted for a purple plastic squid. My rig consisted of one of the flying fish with a big hook buried deep in its belly, and a small treble hook hanging feebly by the tail, in hopes it would snag something. I held it up.

tain emerged from the companionway into the cockpit, took one look behind the boat, and hollered, “FIIIIISSSSHHHHH!!!!!!!”

I whipped around from my position at the helm, and there it was, skipping over the surface of the water, a sliver of green and yellow amidst the endless blue, hooked on my line. My line! My heart jumped. “I’ll grab the wheel,” Artist said. I gave her the helm and scrambled to put on my gloves.

“Grab the line and walk it forward,” said Captain, who was standing behind me. “Be sure to leave it outside of the shrouds.”

My heart was pounding in my chest. I stumbled, nervous, praying I didn’t drop the fish. “He’s not going anywhere,” came Captain’s calm voice from over my shoulder. “He’s hooked well.”

I collected myself and continued to walk the line forward, going slowly. The fish jumped, and I felt a burst of its power surge through the delicate line, straight into my hands. I tightened my grip and held on as the schooner sailed ahead at 6 knots, wind full in her canvas.

I knelt at the lowest part of the schooner, just before the main shrouds. “Bring him in,” said Captain, and I began to, pulling the taut line, hand over hand, gaining on the fish, foot by incredible foot. As he came closer, I saw him in the water. He was beautiful, his side green and bright, incredible yellow, with scattered little black spots like a leopard. After seeing nothing but blue for a week, it was like seeing color for the first time. His long dorsal fin, running the length of his back, was up, fighting to the last, and I saw the powerful sweep of his crescent-moon tail.

“Ready, now,” said Captain, kneeling “This looks pathetic,” I said. “I’ll never down and grabbing the line behind me. catch anything with this.”

“Pull him up on three: One. Two. Three!”

“Man, you never know,” Saint said.

With a strength I didn’t know I had, I “There are a lot of rookie fish out there.” heaved the fish out of the water, up over We took our odd rigs on deck and cast the bulwarks, and underneath the lifethem over the stern, letting them swim lines, where he landed with a wet splat on behind in our wake. Saint’s rode up front, the wooden deck. From deep within my closest to the boat, as mine trailed far be- spirit rose an involuntary, “Yee-aaaaaahhhind. His lure cut through the water, but hhhh!”— cry of pure feeling, a war whoop mine meandered and zigzagged, jumping stolen from the throat of my ancestors.

I leaned back and sounded my barbaric like a frightened mule. yawp over the wave-tops of my watery We resumed our daily chores—steer- world. ing, plotting our position, watching the “Nice job!” Saint said, slapping me on weather. I had half-forgotten about the lures dragging behind the boat until Cap- the back.

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“That’s a big one—he probably weighs about 40, maybe 50 pounds,” Captain said. “I’ll go get my fillet knife and sharpen it; we can clean him after lunch. We’ll salt the meat, since we don’t have a refrigerator onboard.”

Still speechless, my eyes were only for the dorado, which lay flapping irregularly on the deck before me, drowning in the air. He was magnificent—the biggest fish I ever caught by a country mile. Every time he flapped, his tail hit the deck with a sodden thud.

I knelt beside the fish and waited for him to die. He looked up at me, and I looked at him. He was strange to me—I who yanked him out of his fluid home and laid him on the hot deck in the blazing sun, removed from all that he knew. I knew we needed the fresh meat and there were many other fish in the ocean and all the other hollow excuses men use to justify killing another form of life—especially one so complex and near-human-sized and beautiful as this fish that lay before me now, gasping for water, his eyes glazing over. My mind knew the act of killing this creature wasn’t a sin, but a necessary evil. That knowledge didn’t make it feel better, not really.

“Thank you,” I said. I had to say something. Everyone else walked back to the cockpit; it was just me and the fish. “You’ll feed us for a long time.” He said nothing, just laid there. I put my hand on his glistening side. I could feel his strength. He

was one enormous muscle, built for the power and speed needed to survive in the open ocean. He was warm to my touch, and when I removed my hand, my handprint remained in a dark blotch, patchy on the fading emerald and gold. Tiny scales covered my fingers.

Suddenly, he gave a shudder and his entire body morphed from green and gold to a stark and electric white. The small black dots of life turned royal blue as holy death greeted him, and welcomed him into that grip from which no one can escape and we are all destined to embrace.

I watched the removal of a unique consciousness from the world of objects and into realms beyond our knowing. He gave a final shudder as his life left him. The delicate spark was gone.

All that remained lying on deck was a pallid corpse, the white fading and a mottled green rushing back instead. The colors would never again be as vibrant as they had been in life. My handprint remained on his side, black as death, frozen forever in time. I never knew death was so beautiful.

John Wolfe is a licensed captain who still gets seasick in rough weather, but goes sailing anyway. He holds a BFA in creative writing from UNCW. When he’s not writing, he can be found on the water, playing music or drinking beer. “Going Aloft” is Wolfe’s nonfiction serialized piece, to be published in encore every other week in 2016.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR events REDISCOVER PRINCESS STREET

Fri., 6/3, 5:30-9pm. Businesses on the 200 block of Princess Street have come together to show clients that Princess Street is a great destination for retail, dining, and other services. Open house style receptions at: Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods, Bloke Apparel, Louie’s Hot Dogs, G & K Hair Studio, New Elements Gallery, SDI Construction, and Terry Richardson Attorney at Law. Art in Bloom will host an art opening for “Full Circle,” featuring artists Elizabeth Darrow, Susan Francy, and Traudi Thornton. Chanteuse Rebekah Todd will be providing entertainment and the Catch

Food Truck will be available to patrons.

ORANGE ST. ARTS FEST

The Orange Street ArtsFest (OSAF) marks its 21st return Memorial Day weekend, Sat., 5/28, 10am6pm, and 5/29, 10am-5pm, on Orange Street between Front and Second sts., next to the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center,.

Some exhibitors inside the building and on 2nd St., featuring more than 80 artists exhibiting oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, metal arts and paper creations. Juried by long time Wilmington resident Owen Wexler, an internationally known visual artist whose work has been featured on TV and film. Awards will be presented for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with four Judges Awards and cash prizes totaling $550. Food from Catch,

Poor Piggy’s BBQ, North Carolina Sweet Tea and Snowy of the Carolinas. Hourly music and dance performances are scheduled on the Orange Street Stage beside the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center featuring artists who perform or teach in the Community Arts Center.

Anevay Dance Company, El Jaye Johnson, FlorY-Canto, Revolver Music and Rhythm & Grits are slated to perform. Thalian Association Community Theatre will present selections from the upcoming 2016-17 Main Stage Thalian Hall and Youth Theatre productions. celebrates young talent with the return of the High School Student’s Art Contest Exhibition presented by the Wilmington Art Association. Artwork will be displayed in the lobby museum of the Hannah Block Historic USO/

Community Arts Center with the wartime exhibits including memorials to Wilmington’s two Medal of Honor recipients. The public is invited to tour all the World War II exhibits while visiting the inside artists. wilmingtoncommunityarts.org THE FURY DAY MEMORIAL DAY SHOW

5/29, 2pm: The Fury cordially invites Fans and the Public to participate in the Memorial Day Observance activities at the VFW 2573 on Carolina Beach Rd. in Wilmington NC. Post activities begin at 12 Noon and the band starts at 2pm. Free; open to public. Food/drinks available for purchase. VFW Post 2573, 2722 Carolina Beach Rd.

BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL-DAY OBSERVANCE

5/30, 5:30pm: Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring veterans at the Battleship’s traditional Memorial Day Observance feat. military guest speaker, RADM Christina Alvarado, Deputy Commander, Navy Medicine East, Congressman David Rouzer, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, patriotic music performed by Duke Ladd Band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters. Battleship Park, 1 Battleship Rd NE

charity/fundraisers LAST CHANCE FOR WHITE PANTS RAFFLE

A trip to Italy and a trip to Portugal are up for grabs in two raffles to support the nonprofit Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Tickets are on sale now. Raffles are part of the agency’s annual Last Chance for White Pants Gala, but organizers believe the raffle tickets will sell out long before the party of the summer kicks off. Both trips, which are for nine days each for two people, include airfare from Wilmington, seven-nights hotel accommodations at a four-star hotel, breakfast daily and round-trip transfers from airport to hotel in the destination city. 500 raffle tickets sold. Estimated value of ea. trip is $10,000.

Raffle tickets are $100 each. Participants must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket. Winners don’t have to be at the gala to claim the prize, but everyone is encouraged purchase their gala tickets early to attend. Gala tickets are $150 each. The gala will be 7 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Aug. 27, at Audi Cape Fear, 255 Old Eastwood Road in Wilmington. Buying tickets for the gala or raffles helps LCFH provide end-of-life care and comfort to those who need it most. www.hospicewhitepants. org or call 796-8099 ext. 6.

BIG MACS FOR BATTLESHIPS

50 cents from every Big Mac® sandwich sold during Memorial Day Weekend will be donated to the restoration fund of the Battleship NC. With the purchase of an Coca-Cola® product an additional donation will also be contributed. McDonald’s is carrying forward the message with in store sigEnter your events online by noon, Thursdays, for consideration in print.

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JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI 614 S. College Rd. • (910) 399-3366 www.okamisteakhouse.com

Early Bird Hibachi Special: $16.99 - Pick 2 meats: Steak | Chicken | Shrimp | Calamari Early Bird Sushi Special: 1/2 OFF Classic Roll, Sunday - Thursday 11-1pm & 4-7pm Mon - Thur: 11am - 2:30pm & 4 -10pm • Fri: 11am - 2:30 pm & 4pm - 11pm Sat: 11am -11pm • Sun: 11am - 9:30pm

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nage, inclusion in advertising and the special Big Macs promotion. Participating McDonald’s locations include Beulaville, Burgaw, Carolina Beach, Clinton, Fairmont, Hampstead, Kenansville, Leland, Lumberton, Newton Grove, Pembroke, Rocky Point, Shallotte, Southport, St. Pauls, Sunset Beach, Supply, Surf City, Wallace, Warsaw, Whiteville and Wilmington, in North Carolina and Darlington and Hartsville in SC. WELCOME HOME ANGEL BRUNCH

6/2, 10:30am: Welcome Home Angel hosts a banquet fundraiser event each year to raise funds to complete more projects each year. Mimosa bar, one Bloody Mary bar, grand raffle items and an update on some of the exciting things going on at Welcome Home Angel. At Welcome Home Angel, we believe that we have an obligation and duty to help those in need. The families that we work with did nothing to deserve the medical hardships that they experience daily, but they all deserve our help. Life will always be different for these families, but we are here to provide support. Welcome Home Angel exists to provide relief to the lives of these children and their families through aesthetic changes, structural modifications, and emotional support. Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. www.welcomehomeangel.com

LITERACY LUNCHEON

Thursday, June 2nd, at Pine Valley United Methodist Church, for the Cape Fear Literacy Council’s 7th Annual Literacy Luncheon featuring CFLC’s Group Readers and special guest, celebrated author and philosopher, Tom Morris. Additionally for the 2016 Luncheon, Cape Fear Literacy Council is very pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 “Challenge Grant” from Live Oak Bank.

Live Oak Bank has generously agreed to match

every sponsorship and donation for the Luncheon, up to $25,000. Luncheon Table Host opportunities are now available for $200, Sponsorships range from $500-$5,000. Limited amount of reserved seats, available for a suggested $100 donation each. RSVP: cfliteracy.org or calling the Literacy Council at (910)251-0911. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Bldg B.

music/concerts BASS STATION

Thursdays at The Juggling Gypsy Cafe is a weekly event presented by Bass Cadet Productions and centered around bringing an immersive interactive platform to highlight artists from around the East Coast and beyond. The event spotlights DJs, VJs, flow artists, painters and fire performers each week. This is more than a scene, it’s a movement.

1612 Castle St.

JAZZ AT THE MANSION CONCERT SERIES!

6/9, AJ Reynolds Band • 7/14, Wilmington Jazz Messengers • 8/11, Vanessa Lynch • 9/8, September 8th El Jaye Johnson and the Port City All-Stars.

Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the lawn to the sounds of America’s classic songs played by outstanding artists from Wilmington and beyond. All concerts start at 6:30pm. Beer and wine sold. $12 admission; $10 members. Current members of The Bellamy Museum of Arts or The Cape Fear Jazz Society. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

IT’S A HOOTENANNY

5/26, 7:30pm: John Golden and Friends will be playing Bluegrass and Folk Music starting at 7:30 p.m. This is a free event (though a fifteen dollar per person donation is suggested) and proceeds will

be used to benefit the Bellamy Mansion Museum Educational Programming. The event will be held at The Art Factory, located at 721 Surry Street.

LILAC 94 HARP DUO

5/27, 7:30pm: Lilac 94 Harp Duo Concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wilmington, NC, features the acclaimed musicians Christina Brier and Kathryn Sloat, who hail from Rochester, NY, where the lilac is the city flower. There are 94 strings between their two harps. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION

Cameron Art Museum presents the first year of the Young Musicians Competition submission deadline: Apr. 25. Finale: June 3. A special concert by the judges is Thursday, June 2, featuring Levon Ambartsumian and Evgeny Rivkin, both renowned in their field and Friday; June 3rd-three grand finalist perform in the evening for a grand prize. This competition provides young musicians with an opportunity to exhibit their talent and reward their hard work. This launch of what is planned to be an annual event will provide a wonderful learning and performance experience for students in our community, the state as well as South Carolina. Our hope is that young musicians will stay connected and share educational, practical and musical know-how and further boost participation and inclusion. CAM Young Musician Competition seeks to encourage more young musicians to perform and grow, to build their confidence and realize their dreams. Deadlines/rules: www.cameronartmuseum.org/cammusiccompetition

CAROLINA PINE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Third biannual Carolina Pine Music Festival! Day 1 will be at The Brooklyn Arts Center, day 2 will be at Satellite Bar and Lounge, and day 3 will be at Waterline Brewing Company. This festival supports local musicians, artists, and businesses. Here’s the lineup! Brooklyn Arts Center (516 N. 4th St.): Rebekah Todd & The Odyssey * The Phantom Playboys * The Coastal Collective * Randy McQuay Trio • Satellite Bar and Lounge (120 Greenfield St.): Elephant Convoy * Matt Phillips and the Philharmonic * The Umphs * Max Levy and the Hawaiian Shirts * Stray Local * Slippery Jake and the Bad Brakes * Justin Lacy and the Swimming Machine * Chris Frisina * Dylan Drake * Fuzz Jaxx w/ Mac and Juice • Waterline Brewing Co. (721 Surry St.): Secret Set Guest (Gotta show up to find out who it is) * David Dixon Trio * Tim Koehler Project * Jason Thompson * Folkstar * Downtown Darlin’ * Chasing Opal. $10/Day DOS - $15/Day *Weekend Passes only available for presale ($20).

GREENSBORO YOUTH SYMPHONY

5/29, 4pm: The Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra is an educational project of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra. Begun in 1971 as a

single ensemble, the program has grown to now include multiple ensembles of progressive levels.

In addition to the Youth Orchestra, the program also includes Junior Philharmonic, Youth Camerata, Youth Philharmonic, and Repertory Strings.

These ensembles are designed for string players at specific levels from elementary school through high school. Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd.

theatre/auditions KUDZU QUEEN

“The Kudzu Queen” by Wiley Cash adapted

by Gwenyfar Rohler, Fri-Sat, through 6/4, 7pm.

Doors open 1 hour before showtime. Tickets: $37 for dinner, $21 for show only, $17 for mezzanine with discounts for seniors, students and groups. $1 donation from each ticket to benefit the Cape Fear Literacy Council. Cash is The New York Times best-selling author of “A Land More Kind Than Home” and “This Dark Road to Mercy.” The Kudzu Queen follows how one plant and one pageant forever changed the life of Grenadine Purdy of Enoree, SC. Funny but poignant short story comes to life at TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www. theatrewilmington.com

FAKE BROTHERS’ MAYDAY

Every Thurs. in May, 8pm: Mayday is cohesive collection of sketches and songs curated by Fake Brothers Productions exploring the theme of letting go of your worries and following your dreams.

City Stage Co., 21 North Front St.

NOISES OFF

Thalian Association closes its season with Michael Frayn’s side-splitting comedy, “Noises Off,” directed by Robb Mann and penned as one of the funniest farces ever written. Two-time Tony nominee play-within-a-play follows a manic troop of actors (Josh Bailey/Josh Browner, Denise S. Bass, Bradley Coxe, Randy Davis, Emily Graham, Qaadir Hicks, Eric Robinson, Vanessa Welch, and Amanda Young) desperately trying to stage a British farce called “Nothing On.” May 19-29, at Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. Tickets are $30 with senior, youth and group discounts available and Thrifty Thursday performances are always $15. www.thalian.org or phone in at 910-632-2285.

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5/25, 6:30pm. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall.

A series of staged readings of original, locallywritten works offering a mix of comedy and drama with a different theme the fourth Wednesday of each month. For May, two monologues will be presented, one humorous and one dramatic, each

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told from different viewpoints within the same family. The monologues were written by Jason Edwards and Pamela Smith, respectively. New Year’s resolutions, both fulfilled ones and broken ones, are thoroughly explored in several new oneact plays by Page To Stage playwrights who also perform the Readings. Feel free to bring friends along and give your reactions and feedback in a nurturing environment to Page to Stage’s members. 3201 S. 17th St. THE TWO GENTLEMAN OF VERONA

Shakespeare Youth Company kicks off the season festival performing “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” Shakespeare’s first romantic comedy, featuring privileged youths with no real responsibility, living in a world where adults are on the parameter. It’s exuberant, impulsive and prankishly sophomoric. The perfect setting for a great family evening underneath the stars. Performances are staged Fri.-Sun., May 27, 28, 29; Mon.-Wed., June 6-8 and Mon.-Thurs., June 13-16, 8pm.

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PORT CITY PLAYWRIGHTS

The Port City Playwrights’ Project, a community of writers for stage and screen, meets 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, at the Myrtle Grove branch of the New Hanover County Library, 5155 S. College Road. The Saturday, June 11, session will be held at the Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. The reading of new plays and the development of The Judson Cycle, slated for January 2017, are on the agenda, along with brief discussions of the craft. Newcomers at all levels of development are invited to attend any session. portcityplaywrightsproject@gmail.com.

comedy DEAD CROW

5/27-28, 7pm and 9:30pm: American comic Orny Adams first rose to international prominence after co-starring in Jerry Seinfeld’s documentary “Comedian.” Appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, released debut comedy DVD/CD “Path Of Most Resistance,” with a powerful and poignant one hour special “Orny Adams Takes The Third” on Comedy Central. Currently, Orny can be seen playing the iconic role “Coach Finstock” on the hit MTV show “Teen Wolf.” Tickets: deadcrowcomedy.com. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

OPEN-MIC COMEDY

After a long absence, the Browncoat is excited to once again host Open Mic Comedy, hosted by Hal Cosec! You think you’ve got what it takes to make an entire theater laugh? Come on out and prove it! Doors open at 7:30pm for signups, and the show starts at 8pm. Free! Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

dance CONTRA DANCE

Evening of energetic, contemporary American country dancing—exercise that’s actually fun, done to live music by Box of Chocolates band— fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. 2nd and 4th Tues each month. All ages welcome. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5 Ave.

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Wed. June 1, 6:30 pm CAM Members and Students with valid college ID: $5.00, Non-Members: $10. Hughes Wing of Cameron Art Museum. Multitalented Mirla Criste creates a new work inspired by the exhibition The Bones Of Sculpture by Dustin Farnsworth (on view through June 5, 2016). Criste is part time faculty in the Department of Theatre at UNC Wilmington. Space will be limited, purchase now on CAM’s website: www.cameronartmuseum. org, by phone and at the door.

art ALL STUDENT SHOW

Annual, juried exhibition features student work.

Traditionally over 75 pieces are submitted, including drawings, watercolors, oils, photography, acrylics, ceramics, sculptures and experimental media. UNCW alumnus/alumna or community member is selected to juror the show and selects awards, including Best of Show, purchased for the University Union Permanent Art Collection. UNCW Boseman Art Gallery, 601 S. College Rd.

FOREIGN SPACES

“In The Poetics of Space, Gaston Bachelard reveals time after time that setting is more than scene in works of art, that it is often the armature around which the work revolves”. When I experience a new place, I become open to the poetics of that space. Please come and take my Grand Tour of art inspired by places around the world.

Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

Duncan Hill’s photographic exhibition ‘Artificial Light’ is on view at UNCW’s Boseman Gallery until August 5th, 2016. http://uncw.edu/boseman.

UNCW Boseman Art Gallery, 601 S College Rd.

KATIE MARTIN

Flytrap Brewing presents “Life Alive” from local artist, Katie Martin. Martin received her B.A. in Studio Art from UNCW, where the wilderness and natural beauty of her surroundings played an integral role in the inspiration for her artwork. Pairing a bold color palette with a slightly abstract, contemporary style, she depicts wild, natural environments and the wildlife that inhabits them. Display through June 30. 319 Walnut St.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Call for Artists by Wilmington Art Association for 2D Visual and 3D Heritage Arts adults 50 and over—Statewide Art Competition plus Exhibition and sale for three days. -$15 to enter 5 pieces of art. No uploading images Deadline to enter 4/25. www.wilmington-art.org

ENCAUSTIC PAINTINGS BY HELEN LEWIS

Artist Helen Lewis incorporates the ancient art of encaustic using molten beeswax combined with resin and contemporary painting and collage. You are welcome to bring friends and family who would appreciate a chance to see the art and to meet the artist on Thurs., 5/12, prior to the opening show on Fri., 5/13, 6-9pm. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess Street

BY THE SEA

Paintings and drawings of Lois DeWitt at the Fort Fisher Aquarium Gallery, through May 31. www. free-online-art-classes.com. Admission to Aquarium required. 900 Loggerhead Rd.

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ing and working on Bald Head. Hosted by Bald Head Island Limited at Captain Charlie’s Station for the first two weeks of November, No Boundaries Art Colony strives to bring local and regional artists together for collaborative and independent artistic engagement. Twelve spots available from Monday, November 7th through Friday, November 18th with an exhibition of a selection of work from the Art Colony opening on Saturday, November 19th at CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery. Email noboundariesartcolony@gmail.com to receive an application, which must be received by May 31st.

SPRING SHOW REDUX

5/27, 6pm: ACME Art continues its’ celebration of 25 years with Spring Show Redux featuring the work of over 20 ACME artists. Opening reception 6-9 pm Fourth Friday May 27. The show closes June 17. Acme Art Studio, 711 N 5th Ave.

SALT OF THE EARTH

THE FAT BASTARD BLUES BAND, performing 6/17, Rusty Nail

5/27, 6-9pm: Salt of the Earth opens at New Elements Gallery. This exhibit features new works from mixed media artist Victoria Primicias and traditional painter Owen Wexler. Both artists look to the natural world for inspiration. Primicias produces abstracted landscapes where Wexler paints true-to-life scenes. Salt of the Earth will remain on view until June 18, 2016.201 Princess Street, the corner of 2nd and Princess, in historic downtown Wilmington. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11am-6pm or by appt.

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LOCAL OPENING ACT: SLIPPERY JAKE, 6/18, Rusty Nail

HEADLINER: JON MCDONALD 6/18, Rusty Nail

ALSO PERFORMING: 6/17, Snake Malone & The Black Cat Bone (Downtown Sundown, 6 p.m.); 6/18, Mike Bochey & Friends (Ted’s Fun on the River, 1 p.m.) and David Bolton and Casioppeia Duo (Rusty Nail, 3 p.m.); 6/19 All-Day Blues Jam (Rusty Nail, noon) OTHER EVENTS: Finkelstein Blues Workshop, 6/18, 11 a.m., with Jim Nelson; Rusty Nail Blues Party with The Rusted Rails, 6/18, 8 p.m.

Tickets: www.capefearblues.org or call Rusty Nail (910-251-1888).

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Exhibits: Through 6/5: Bones Of: Sculptures by Dustin Farnsworth: New acquisition to the permanent collection in context of seven other works by this rising artist. Inspired by 19th century architecture of the theatre, Farnsworth reflects, “I create a lush, emotionally-charged rabbit hole to fall into and explore. These sculptures act as anthropological studies of cultural, familial and social heredity of a culture in the interim of post-industry and the coming age.” Farnsworth, a recent resident artist at Penland School of Craft (2012-2015) is now continuing his studio practice as a Windgate resident and Honorary Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2015-2016). • Through 7/10: Raise the Curtain: Galleries become two working studios in this presentation of the original front curtain unveiled October 12, 1858 during the premier opening of Wilmington’s Thalian Hall.

The 32’ curtain painted by Russell Smith, Hudson River-inspired Pennsylvania artist, undergoes conservation treatment while local artists paint a 19’ x 32’ replica of the venerable scene, featuring arrival of Viking long ships to Apollo’s temple, as oracles are read on the eve of the Olympic games.

• Through 9/11: She Tells a Story celebrates the work of women artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the art forms of visual and literary arts. Fifteen Wilmington-area women writers contribute text (of their chosen format) on select works from the exhibition. The juxtaposition of the artwork with the written word will illuminate how these artists and writers explore their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. • Through 7/17: Patchwork North America: Paintings by Virginia Wright-Frierson: From extensive travel by road and by air, WrightFrierson has created over 100 paintings framing scenes, as if looking through a window, across the US and Canada. • She Tells a Story: Celebrates the work of fifty-two visual artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the forms of visual and literary arts. Exploring the catalytic relationship between visual imagery and text, CAM in-

vited fourteen Wilmington-area writers to compose new work inspired by these selections. This juxtaposition of visual with word illuminates how artists communicate their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. CAM Café hrs: Tues,-Sat,, 11am-3pm; Sun., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Thurs. 5-9pm. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Exhibit April 22nd and visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. • 5/13, 7pm: Pulling Back the Curatin: Free for members and students with ID and $5 non-members. Ever wonder how characters, props and creatures are made for television and film? Take a behind the scenes look at the film industry with awardwinning makeup, special effects makeup and prosthetics artist Jeff Goodwin. His credits include David Lynch’s cult classic Blue Velvet, Rambo III, The Last of the Mohicans, the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Empire Records, Ang Lee’s Ride with the Devil, A Walk to Remember and War and Peace. Co-sponsored by the Cape Fear Independent Film Network. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. Northend of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a

human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www. capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause.

Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. • Dino Day, 4/23, 9am: Free with admission or membership. Model Magic clay to “make your own dinosaur bone.”

Quicksand pit. Dino crafts in the art room. Free w/ admission.playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St. 910254-3534

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, USS NC BATTLESHIP 5/26, 8am: USS NC Battleship Association is an orfor John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, ganization of the Battleship’s crew and their families. planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza The association will host their annual reunion. The McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine chilcrew and families very much look forward to their dren. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal annual return to the Battleship to share stories, visit troops commandeered the house as their headold friends and make new ones. The love they have quarters during the occupation of Wilmington. for their ship makes a powerful bond. Association Now a museum, it focuses on history and the began in June 1962 shortly after the memorial’s ofdesign arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions ficial dedication in April. The Battleship’s first Superand an informative look at historic preservation in intendent, Rear Admiral William Maxwell, one of the action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org.

Ship’s original engineering officers, who initiated the 503 Market St. formation of the organization for crew members. ReBURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE union activities open only to those registered for the 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in events. museum@battleshipnc.com. 910-251-5797. the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the Battleship Park, 1 Battleship Rd NE oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. (910) SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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

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episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their alwayshungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. We also do custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with all the characters and even step onstage and be a part of the action. /26: Mystery of Blackbeard STORY EXPLORERS

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

HAMMERHEADS SOCCER

The goal of the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department is to provide the highest quality soccer coaching program to the youth of our community.

Hammerhead Players and Youth staff will teach the fundamental skills and advanced technical and tactical play necessary to enhance each player’s game. Continues through May 3. 1 Bob Sawyer Dr.

LITTLE EXPLORERS

5/26, 10am: Fun in the Sun: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme. In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Parental participation rqd. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

PREK PLANETARIUM PAJAMA PARTY

Free for members; non-members $5 per child, parents are free. Enjoy bedtime stories under the stars in the Museum’s digital planetarium! Children and parents will explore the night sky, make star pictures, and sing star songs. Pajamas and blankies are encouraged and kids are welcome to bring their favorite bedtime stuffed animal. Perfect for children ages 3-6 and their adult helper.

Parental participation is required. Space is limited to 50. Participants must pre-register by calling Pepper Hill at 910-798-4362. cgmprograms@ nhcgov.com. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

SUMMER CAMPS

6/1, 9am: CFCC is offering affordable half-day summer camps that immerse children (ages 8—13) in creative, fun, and educational activities that focus on encouraging a sense of exploration and adventure, broadening cultural and creative horizons, and teaching important home economic skills. Choose from: Discover Scuba, Sew Much Fun, Painting with Acrylics, Kids in the Kitchen, and Spanish Immersion. Camps will run from June 20-Aug. 4, Mon.-Thurs., 9am-1pm. Cost/wk: $150-$200 (additional supplies may be required).

Pre-reg. rqd. www.cfcc.edu/summercamp. Cape Fear Community College, 411 N. Front St.

SKATEBOARD CLINICS AND CAMPS

Ages 10-13: Campers get Greenfield Grind all to themselves in morning, with no visitors from outside. Then in the afternoon, they’ll enjoy other activities like laser tag and/or ice skating. June 13-17, 8am-5pm; $200/week. • Ages 7-12: Beginners clinic will familiarize campers with equipment, and they’ll identify safety hazards, and understand the setup of the skatepark. Developing fundamental beginners’ skills. $15/clinic: June 4,

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Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in New Hanover County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. Grassroots funds are not generally awarded to arts organizations that receive funding through the North Carolina Arts Council’s State Arts Resources. Projects must occur between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. artswilmington.org.

culinary PC BREW BUS

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SUNDAY SUPPERS: PINPOINT

PinPoint will launch a new Sunday Supper dinner series on Sundays to showcase area farmers and purveyors. Dinners will benefit area charities for the entire month they are offered. For the first month.

Showcasing local farmer Wholesome Greens—an artisanal suburban farm in Wilmington. Threecourse menu will feature some of the microgreens, herbs and produce grown by the farmer and will be served in a family-style offering. Sun., 5-8pm for special Sunday Supper menu—$25/person and $10 for kids 3-12. Limited seating at 6:30pm for guests to dine specifically with the farmer and a representative of the charity at a special long table in the restaurant, served family style. 10 percent of all money raised during the March Sunday Supper series will benefit the Food Bank of Central &

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20) To convey the best strategy for you to employ in the coming weeks, I have drawn inspiration from a set of instructions composed by aphorist Alex Stein: “Scribble, scribble, erase. Scribble, erase, scribble. Scribble, scribble, scribble, scribble.

Erase, erase, erase. Scribble, erase. Keep what’s left.” In other words, Aries, you have a mandate to be innocently empirical, robustly experimental, and cheerfully improvisational—with the understanding you must also balance fun with ruthless editing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) “One must think like a hero to behave like a merely decent human being,” Taurus memoirist May Sarton wrote. That’s a dauntingly high standard to live up to, but for the foreseeable future it’s important you try. In the coming weeks, maintain a heroic level of potency and excellence if you hope to keep your dreams on track and your integrity intact. Luckily, you will have an extraordinary potential to do just that. But you’ll have to work hard to fulfill the potential—as hard as a hero on a quest to find the real Holy Grail in the midst of all the fake Holy Grails.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) “Whatever you’re meant to do, do it now,” novelist Doris Lessing said. “The conditions are always impossible.” I hope you take her advice to heart, Gemini. In my astrological opinion, there is no good excuse for you to postpone your gratification or to procrastinate about moving to the next stage of a big dream. It’s senseless to tell yourself you will finally get serious as soon as all circumstances are perfect.

Perfection does not and will never exist. The future is now. You’re as ready as you will ever be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) French painter Henri Matisse didn’t mind being unmoored, befuddled or inbetween. In fact, he regarded these states as being potentially valuable to his creative process. Here’s his testimony: “In art, truth and reality begin when one no longer understands what one is doing or what one knows.” I’m recommending you try out his attitude, Cancerian. In my astrological opinion, the time has come for you to drum up the inspirations and revelations that become available when you don’t know where the hell you are and what the hell you’re doing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

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Proposed experiment: Imagine all the lovers and would-be lovers you have ever adored are in your presence. Review in detail your memories of the times you felt thrillingly close to them. Fill yourself up with feelings of praise and gratitude for their mysteries. Sing the love songs you love best. Look into a mirror and rehearse your “I only have eyes for you” gaze until it is both luminous and smoldering.

Cultivate facial expressions that are full of tender, focused affection. Got all that, Leo? My purpose in urging you to engage in these practices is it’s the High Sexy Time of year for you. You have a license to be as erotically attractive and wisely intimate as you dare.

the Grand Canyon. Here’s how I suspect her meditation applies to you, Libra: There have been other times and there will be other times when you will have good reasons for not embarking on an available adventure. Now is not one of those moments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Russian poet Vera Pavlova tells about how once when she was using a pen and paper to jot down some fresh ideas, she got a paper cut on her palm.

Annoying, right? On the contrary. She loved the fact the new mark substantially extended her life line. The palmistry-lover in her celebrated. I’m seeing a comparable twist in your near future, Scorpio. A minor inconvenience or mild setback will be a sign that a symbolic revitalization or enhancement is nigh.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Norway is mountainous, but its neighbor, Finland, is quite flat. A group of Norwegians has launched a campaign to partially remedy the imbalance.

They propose to mark the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence, their country will offer a unique birthday gift: the top of Halti mountain. Right now the 4,479-foot peak is in Norway. Under the proposed plan, the border between countries will be shifted so the peak will be transferred to Finland. I would love you to contemplate generous gestures like this in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. It’s a highly favorable time for you to bestow extra imaginative blessings.

(P.S. The consequences will be invigorating to your own dreams.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) I believe every one of us should set aside a few days every year to celebrate our gaffes, flaws and bloopers. During this crooked holiday, we are not embarrassed about the false moves we have made. We don’t decry our bad judgment or criticize our delusional behavior. Instead, we forgive ourselves of our sins. We work to understand and feel compassion for the ignorance that led us astray. Maybe we even find redemptive value in our apparent lapses; we come to see they saved us from some painful experience or helped us avoid getting a supposed treasure that would have turned out to be a booby prize. Now would be a perfect time for you to observe this crooked holiday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Sometimes the love you experience for those you care about makes you feel vulnerable. You may worry about being out of control or swooping so deeply into your tenderness that you lose yourself. Giving yourself permission to cherish and nurture can make you feel exposed, even unsafe. But none of that applies in the coming weeks. According to my interpretation of the astrological omens, love will be a source of potency and magnificence for you. It will make you smarter, braver and cooler. Your words of power will be this declaration

by Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani: “When I love / I feel that I am the king of time / I possess the earth and everything on it / and ride into the sun upon my horse.”

(Translated by Lena Jayyusi and Christopher Middleton.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you’ll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others,” editor Jacob M. Braude wrote.

Normally, I would endorse his poignant counsel, but for the foreseeable future, I am predicting the first half of it won’t fully apply to you. Why? Because you are entering a phase I regard as unusually favorable for the project of transforming yourself. It may not be easy to do so, but it’ll be easier than it has been in a long time. I bet you will find the challenge to reimagine, reinvent and reshape yourself, at least as much fun as it is hard work.

In November 1916, at the height of World War I, the Swedish schooner Jönköping set sail for Finland, carrying 4,400 bottles of champagne intended for officers of the occupying Russian army. But the delivery was interrupted.

A hostile German submarine sunk the boat, and precious cargo drifted to the bottom of the Baltic Sea. The story didn’t end there, however. More than eight decades later, a Swedish salvage team retrieved a portion of the lost treasure, which had been well-preserved in the frosty abyss. Taste tests revealed the bubbly alcholic beverage was “remarkably light-bodied, extraordinarily elegant and fantastically fresh, with discreet, slow-building toasty aromas of great

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “Never turn down an adventure without a really good reason,” author Rebecca Solnit writes in her book, “The Far Away Nearby.” That’s a thought she had as she contemplated the possibility of riding a raft down the Colorado River and through

PUNDIT (57 Across) is derived

finesse.” (Source: tinyurl.com/toastyaromas.) I foresee the potential of a similar resurrection in your future, Pisces. How deep are you willing to dive?

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FARMERS’ MARKET

Wednesday, 8:30am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. Vendors vary weekly w/locally grown fruits and vegetables, free-range egg, Poplar Grove’s own chickens; artisan vendors w/handmade jewelry, candles, wind chimes, bird feeders, cutting boards, coffee tables, just to name a few. Bath and body products are available in a wide selection of all-natural items, with specialty items for him and her. Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N • Riverfront Ogden Farmers’ Market, Wed., 8am-1pm: Shop for locally grown and produced vegetables, baked goods, eggs, meats, seafood, NC wines, jams & jellies, plants for the garden & home, plus artisan soaps, woodwork, jewelry, candles and much more. Ogden Park • Downtown Riverfront Market opens 8am. Water St.

WILMINGTON VEGAN POTLUCKS

Wilmington Vegan Supper Club Potlucks take place every first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at Kitchen & Lounge at South Front Apartments, located on Greenfield Street at 2nd Street, across the street from Satellite. Bring a vegan dish to share, and swap recipes and socialize. Wilmington Vegan Lending Library will be there for you to grab a book as well. Bring a list of ingredients along with your dish (or even better, the recipe!.

Dishes absolutely must be completely vegan—no meat, no fish, no dairy, no eggs, no chicken stock, no honey, and so on. Bring a plate, utensils, and a drink. http://wilmingtonvegan.com

TASTING HISTORY TOURS

Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist destination, the island has weathered destructive fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more. Tasting History takes you through the streets of CB and into a few of the restaurants to taste some of what the locals have to offer. Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and tasty eats. $32.50. tastinghistorytours.com. 910-622-6046.

NATURE’S WAY GOAT FARM

Nature’s Way Goat Farm tour! Nature’s Way supplies the co-op with a variety of goat cheese.

Learn about the farm, meet the farmers, and feed and play with the baby goats. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Tidal Creek, $5-$10.

Visitors arrive at 10am and play with baby goats, with the feeding starting at 11am. Farm tour will follow and wrap by noon. Farm fresh products available for purchase after the tour. 115 Crystal Ct., Hampstead.

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Sample an eclectic assortment of downtown restaurants, enjoy food and drink, and meet some of the city’s best chefs. Public parking available.

Free tasting ever Friday, 6pm. • Third Wednesday of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. Share cups available. All genres. All beer styles. Free.

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Fermental, 7250 Market St. 5/26, 6:30pm: Friendraiser and membership event. Riverwalk Landing at Elijah’s Restaurant (2 Ann St, ) with fresh shrimp, cold beer & live music on the deck. HWF members $20; non-members join HWF at the door. Raffle prizes! Music by Stray Local! RSVP by Monday, May 23. Current HWF members can bring a new member to the party & get in free!

support groups CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a Celebrate Recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7 pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. For more information. contact Jodie at 910-547-8973 , LifeCC office at 791-3859 or go to Lifecc.com. Life Community Church, 3500 Oleander Dr.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Transgender Support Group, 1st Fri./mo., 7-8pm.

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

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org

PFLAG

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

GRIEF PROGRAM

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free six-week grief program for those coping with the loss of an adult child. It will be from 2-4 p.m. Mon., through 6/27, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington. Discussions on the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Registration is mandatory and closes once the series begins: (910) 796-7991. Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year. www.lcfh.org.

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

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs, 7pm: Those with MS, families and friends welcome. Meets at New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital 1st floor conference room (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital), 2nd Thursday each month. Details: Lisa, 399-7252; Burt, 383-1368.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Alexander Stephens and more. Indepth 90-minute tours are by appointment only, Sunday through Saturday, call 910.619.4619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com for current prices.

Step-on and personalized tours downtown and local forts available. Tour begins at foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

GHOST WALK

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

Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910-794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 2518889. www.horsedrawntours.com

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FREAKY TIKI corner of 4th & Brunswick

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FREE POOL Acoustic Jazz Piano on Front St. with James Jarvis

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Cape Fear Stage’s Closest Cocktail Bar ~ Front Street Brewery 910.251.1935 Concert Night Specials 9 North Front Street, Downtown Wilmington Open 2am nightly

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