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Sunday, May 31, 1:30 p.m.

Sky Quest Take a wild ride through outer space at Cape Fear Museum’s (814 Market Street) Sky Quest exhibit.

Using state-of-the-art equipment, the digital planetarium will give viewers a glimpse at other-worldy wonders, like stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in our galaxy. Themes will vary and parental participation will be required. Free for members or $10 for admission. Space will be limited. Go to www.capefearmuseum.com for more information.

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Meet Porter, winner of this year’s encore Pet Cover Contest. Read up on this fetching pup and feast your eyes on the other canines and kittens who made our spread this year inside.

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Music pgs. 8-9 Check out this week’s hottest concerts.

Performances will include reggae rockers The Movement, who will play at Ziggy’s this Sunday, May 31.

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Anghus rallies behind one of summer’s biggest blockbusters, “Mad Max: Fury Road,” which stars Tom Hardy.

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Live Local Live Small:

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hank you for supporting family business!” I handed a day-glow sticker to a nice middle-aged lady who asked, “Oh, is it that this weekend already?” She was referring to Small Business Saturday in November.

“Well, around here we celebrate it every day, and thank you.” I smiled back at her.

Defining a family is slippery ground these days, but for the purposes of this discussion, a family is a group of people related by birth or marriage, who have shared interests in each other’s welfare.

Arguably the beginning of agriculture was the beginning of family businesses: They all worked together to make the farm and herds successful, and hoped to pass on or inherit both. It takes a group of people coming together to share the responsibilities and chores. If one tried it alone, it would be impossible. It’s about building up something of value that sustains the group and creates a legacy that says, “I was here, I mattered,” which is incredibly important to many people.

In the modern world, the family business model has evolved (Walmart is considered a family business because it is owned and controlled by multiple generations of the Walton family). At its core, though, are the same motivations, concerns and issues that have existed for centuries.

The idea of a family-owned-and-controlled business becoming a multi-national phenomenon has been part of the human psyche as long as we have had international trade (the Phoenicians probably were big on the idea of family business). However, the academics and economists of the second half of the 20th century began to tout publicly traded companies that were sleek and not hindered by old-world views. In the 21st century, family business is beginning to gain

cache again, as well as the added benefits that come with it. Experience, passion and community investment are starting to resonate with people and, though intangible, are beginning to be valued.

I guess this is on my mind more than usual this week, because a year ago, I officially inherited a family business. My family history is actually pretty emblematic of the American story: On my father’s side, the family came over from Holland as indentured servants.

When their time was up, they began struggling to make a living. The Rohlers eventually operated a grocery store and butcher shop in the Midwest but lost it in The Great Depression (they extended too much credit to too many people). My grandparents worked blue-collar jobs, and my father went to college.

My mother’s family was more interesting: They immigrated through Canada at the end of the 1800s and settled in Chicago, where the family opened a mattress-making factory. They lived in an apartment above the store. My grandfather was a Talmudic scholar, and the family drifted into association with Jewish organized crime in the area. Though my mother didn’t work for my grandfather’s business, he steadily employed each one of his nephews and sent them to school over the years. She saw that dynamic of a multi-generational business that aimed to prepare the next generation and improve their lot in life.

They made for an odd pairing to decide to launch a family enterprise. Outside of the normal teenage world of mowing lawns, my father always worked in an academic setting. My mother left academia for the corporate world when I was born and was incredibly proud to tell people

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that she “was a company man.” Whereas her co-workers might put their hobbies ahead of work, she always was the first one in the door in the morning and the last out at night.

Almost a decade ago, they shocked the hell out of me with the announcement we were going to buy Mr. Daughtry’s bookstore downtown and run it as a family business. Privately, my mother confided to me that watching her older sister and husband grapple with retirement had convinced her she would kill my father if he retired. She wanted him to have a place he had to be everyday, and she saw the bookstore as the perfect venue for him to meet new people and talk about books.

In the same conversation, she also told me she and Daddy had faith in me and my ability to manage the operation. Hearing her say that remains one of the crowning achievements of my life. (It doesn’t matter how old you get or how many awards you receive, you still want your parents’ approval.)

I won’t bore you by rehashing all the reasons why running a bookstore is my destiny. I won’t go on about how I grew up in one of the largest private libraries in the state, but I will say adjusting to the dynamic of life with my parents as business partners was harder than any of us imagined.

To begin with, all family enterprise brings in a lifetime of dynamics, experiences, emotions, and concerns to every conversation. Within that framework are all the natural allegiances that grow up in a family. For example, I was always going to be outvoted in meetings because my parents were married to each other.

Having no siblings to at least tie a vote or break it meant an inevitable loss.

In addition, having never held any of the traditional entry-level jobs of retail, restaurant or bar work, my parents refused to do opening and closing duties. Neither would count the change drawer at the end of the night. Let’s just say it was a rough adjustment. However, it was pretty remarkable to see where each of our strengths came into play, and it was touching to see my mother’s hasty attempts to divvy up her responsibilities when she realized she would live less than a matter of months. To my type-A mother, being busy and work were the only medicine anyone needed. Consequently, she developed a long list of duties she wanted my father to take over in relation to the store.

When he finally came face-to-face with the reality of her loss, he went to bed and wouldn’t come in for his weekend shifts. Needless to say, her plans didn’t work out.

Eventually, he did come back to the store, and being able to visit with people and talk books was incredibly therapeutic for him. In an effort to save the business that was now floundering in the wake of my mother’s loss, I asserted control and took over most of her duties, which was fine. He wasn’t interested in doing any of it anyway. To be blunt, the bookstore has barely broken even some years, but usually is supported by us. This is one of those things that can be hard to explain to people: Why do we keep a small business going that has no hope of ever making the

owners wealthy (which is, in theory, the aim of most business)? This is the intangible part of life lessons my parents were really all about.

There are things in life that matter more than their monetary value: The playhouse in the backyard is unique and older than the house, and it is not going to be sold to someone who collects things like that. The 80-year-old handcrafted camellias are not going to be sold to a collector. There are things in life you become a steward of and take care of. It’s not only to preserve and share with others, but to make sure the light they shine on the world doesn’t dim. Everyday someone walks in the bookstore and tells me that bookstores are disappearing. Literacy, access to ideas, freedom of speech, a strong community, and the value of the written word are things our family values and feels are essential to preserve in this community.

Six months after my mother passed, the location we had inhabited for 26 years was condemned. For almost any other small bookstore at the time, it would have been the death blow. There was never a moment that either Daddy or I seriously discussed not reopening and continuing. We hemorrhaged money that year, and we were open for 36 days of business. It is only through my father’s generosity that we reopened at all. He put my mother’s life insurance money and her retirement into the down payment on the loan for the bookstore’s new location, renovation and reopening expenses. He didn’t have to do that.

“It’s what she would have wanted” was all he would say when I asked him if he was certain. Working for the family business let me arrange my schedule around his care for the last five years of his life. I would not have had that flexibility in any other situation.

We still hand out those “Thank you for supporting family business” stickers; though, one of my employees says “small business” instead. Since my parents are dead, he doesn’t want to say “family,” even though the portrait of my parents watches him from above the desk. I argue that though they aren’t physically in the building, they are absolutely part of everyday and every decision. We wouldn’t be open if it weren’t for them. That multi-generational wisdom, the dynamic and the expectations are central to how I go through the day and approach each decision at the store.

Jock argues that, though our daily lives are simpler now—we are not primary caregivers for them anymore—my parents and their expectations are even more prevalent than before. Now, I hold a sacred trust, and I can’t risk destroying that. Though I don’t have children of my own, I do hope I have many years left with the bookstore. When the time comes, I hope I can do what Mr. Daughtry did for me: recognize a kindred soul in the younger generation and pass on the legacy to someone who will continue to nurture and love it as much as he did, my parents did, and I do.

“Was he your grandpa?” I get asked a lot of Mr. Daughtry. There are not words to answer that question.

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Unclear on the Concept About three-fourths of the 1,580 IRS workers found to have deliberately attempted to evade federal income tax during the last 10 years have nonetheless retained their jobs, according to a May report by the agency’s inspector general. Some even received promotions and performance bonuses (although an internal rule, adopted last year, now forbids such bonuses to one adjudged to owe back taxes).

The Litigious Society Sober Driver Pays: Sapearya Sao, then 25 and sober that night in 2013 in Portland, Oregon, was rammed by a drunk hit-and-run driver (Nathan Wisbeck), who later rammed another drunk driver -- but Sao finds himself defending the lawsuit by the two people injured in Wisbeck’s second collision. Sao recently settled the lawsuit brought by that second drunk driver, but still faces a $9.8 million lawsuit brought by the estate of the second drunk driver’s late passenger, which argues that if Sao had not pursued Wisbeck in an attempt to identify him, the second crash would not have occurred.

(Of course, that crash also might not have occurred if the second driver -- 0.11 blood alcohol -- had been sober.)

Wait, What?

-- British forensic scientist Dr. Brooke Magnanti, 39, has written two best-selling books

and inspired a TV series based on her life, but she recently filed a lawsuit accusing her ex-boyfriend of libeling her -- by telling people that she was NOT formerly a prostitute. A major part of Magnanti’s biography is how she paid for university studies through prostitution -- which has supposedly enhanced her marketability.

-- Murder “contracts” are ubiquitous in novels and movies, but an actual murder contract cannot be enforced in American courts. However, a recent “contract” case in Norway (according to the Norwegian newspaper Varden, as reported on Vice.com) came down hard on a hit man who got cold feet. The hit man, who stalled repeatedly, was finally sued by the payer, who won a jury verdict (later set aside) for the unrequited killing. Then, because the hit man had attempted to extort even more money from the payer (to find a substitute killer), the hit man was fined the equivalent of $1,200.

Latest Religious Messages The long-time swingers’ club in Nashville, Tennessee (The Social Club), is seeking to relocate to the trendy Madison neighborhood -- but near two churches and an upscale private Christian school in a state that bars sex businesses within 1,000 feet of a church or school.

The Social Club’s preferred solution: re-open as the United Fellowship Center and attempt to hold services on Sunday mornings, converting, for example, its “dungeon room” into the “choir room.” While courts are reluctant to examine religious doctrine, they often judge cases on “sincerity of belief.” (Any shrieks of “Oh, God!” “Oh, God!” coming from the onpremises swing club are not expected to carry weight with the judges.)

Is This a Great Country or What?

Lightly regulated investors’ “hedge funds” (the province of wealthy people and large institutions) failed in 2014 (for the sixth straight year) to outearn ordinary stock index funds following the S&P 500. However, at hedge funds, underperformance seems unpunishable -- as the top 25 fund managers still collectively earned $11.62 billion in fees and salaries (an average of over $464 million each). The bestpaid hedge fund manager earned $1.3 billion -- more than 48 times what the highest-paid major league baseball player earned.

Bright Ideas Body cameras for police officers is yesterday’s news. At the Sanmenxia canyon rapids in China’s Henan province, the issue is body cameras for lifeguards. The all-female White Swan Women’s Rafting Rescue Team has complained recently about swimmers deliberately throwing themselves into the water so

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they could scream for help -- in order to fondle the women when they arrived to save them. Attaching cameras to the women’s helmets and legs is expected to deter perverts.

Pets With Issues -- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: (1) A veterinarian at Brighton (U.K.) Pet Hospital, operating on Garry, age 2, a black-and-white cat with a tumor-like bulge in his abdomen, found instead (and removed) a large collection of shoelaces and hairbands that might soon have cost Garry his life. (2) Benno, the Belgian Malinois, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, has eaten a ridiculous series of items over his four years, but his latest meal, in April, was 23 live rounds of .308- caliber bullets (all swallowed after Benno had partially gnawed them). Among Benno’s other delicacies: a bra, lawn mower air filter, TV remote, styrofoam peanuts, drywall, magnets, and an entire loaf of bread still in the wrapper.

-- Least Competent Snake: Owner Aaron Rouse was feeding his python, Winston, a tasty rat in May, using barbecue tongs, when Winston got hold of the tongs and would not let go. Rouse, of Adelaide, Australia, decided not to engage in a tug-of-war, but when he returned (believing Winston would see no food value in the metal clamps), the tongs had been swallowed and were halfway through the snake’s comically bloated body. After taking X-rays (that of course became Internet attractions), a veterinarian at Adelaide University removed the tongs by surgery.

Crime in Florida (1) Daniel Palmer, 26, was arrested in Miami Beach in April only after he returned to the crime scene area to berate his victim, a New York tourist from whom he had snatched a “fake” necklace at gunpoint. Palmer initially got away, but was upset and returned to confront the tourist, who pointed out Palmer’s car to an officer. (2) Ms. Joey Mudd, 34, of Largo was arrested in May, along with her husband, Chad, on charges that they routinely shared marijuana and even cocaine with their daughters, aged 13 and 14. Deputies said Ms. Mudd freely admitted that she used the drugs as incentives to get the girls to do their chores and do well in school.

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he sun’s a blazing and the shores are beckoning; however, there’s more to hear around Wilmington during the summer other than the hum of a seashell. Folks can wrangle in their beach hair, scrub the sunscreen off their noses, trade the flip-flops for a pair of dancing shoes, and hit up one of Wilmington’s many live music venues.

Here’s a glimpse of what to expect this week: Sean Danielsen The Reel Café, 100 S. Front St. Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. • Free The fun gets underway at The Reel

ILM Music Round-Up Summer tunes around Wilmington, occurring throughout the week By: Christian Podgaysky Above: The Jeff Austin Band. Courtesy photo.

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Café on Thursday night. The bar will play host to Sean Danielsen, former guitarist and lead vocalist of Smile Empty Soul. Danielsen has ties to Wilmington, as he’s collaborated with hard-rock band He Is Legend’s rhythm guitarist Mitchell Ray Marlow.

Danielsen hails from California, where music was ingrained in his soul from an early age. His father, Jerry Danielsen, was a musician himself and the owner of Busy Signal Studios.

Danielsen upstarted his first band at the tender age of 11. During his teen years, he continued to pursue music, which eventually led him to meet per-

cussionist Derek Gledhill and bassist Ryan Martin. Together the trio formed Smile Empty Soul in 1998.

A slew of small-time gigs paved the way for the release of their self-titled album in 2003. Produced by John Lewis Parker and mixed by David J. Holman, the album churned out three singles: “Bottom of a Bottle,” “Nowhere Kids” and “Silhouettes.”

The band has continued releasing new music ever since. Their latest album “Chemicals” was released in 2013 under Two Disciples Entertainment. Also in 2013 Danielsen put out “Enjoy the Process,” a six-track EP produced by Eddie Wohl. “Enjoy the Process” was the outcome of it. Subsequently, he recorded his second EP, “Food Chain,” in 2014.

Featuring a full band, the EP strayed from the stripped-down stylings of his first solo release.

Come this weekend, folks can check out what he’s been up to at The Reel Café.

Skydog: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Riverfront Park, 5 N Water St. Friday, May 29, 6 p.m. • Free www.skydogtribute.com Summer’s here, which means the Downtown Sundown Concert Series officially has begun. This year marks its 10th season, and a high-profile Kickstarter campaign has allowed them to utilize the surface parking lot at the corner of Princess and Water streets later in the summer, once scheduled construction begins near the Riverfront Park area where the concerts have been held throughout the last decade. The series began last week with The Stranger, a Billy Joel tribute band, and will continue this week with Skydog, a tribute to the Allman Brothers.

The tribute band will be playing bluesy, country rock. From “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” to “Blue Sky,” fans of the band will surely have plenty to tap their feet to.

Best of all, attendees 21 and up can purchase a $1 drinking wristband, for which all proceeds go toward a local nonprofit that will soon be announced.

The fun starts at 6 p.m., and Skydog will take the stage at 8 p.m. Those who can’t make it to this one need not fret; the concerts continue every Friday through September 4.

The Movement Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St. Sunday, May 31, 9 p.m. • $10-$15 www.ziggysbythesea.com www.themovementvibe.com Nothing says summer like a little reggae to ignite that Caribbean spark. Coming from Columbia, SC, The Movement is sure to let everyone know “Everything’s

Gonna Be Alright.”

Formed in 2004, the band derived from a troupe of Sublime and Pixies’ fans. Comprising Joshua Swain, Jordan Miller and John Ruff, the band released their first album, “On Your Feet,” in 2004. It was recorded and mixed in 24 hours at Pat Casey’s Modern Music Studios in Columbia.

Currently, the group consists of Swain, Jay Schmidt and Gary Jackson. Their most recent release, “Side By Side,” was finished in 2013. It’s available for purchase on their Bandcamp (https:// the-movement-vibe.bandcamp.com) and iTunes. The 12-track album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Reggae Chart. They have plans to drop a new album sometime this year.

Those looking to groove the night away this weekend can check them out, alongside opening acts Signal Fire and Elephant Convoy. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of.

Jeff Austin Band Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N 4th St. Wednesday, June 3, 7 p.m. • $18-$25 www.brooklynartsnc.com www.jeffaustin.com Formerly the mandolin player for Yonder Mountain String Band, Jeff Austin will be coming to town with his new outfit, aptly called “The Jeff Austin Band,” in tow.

An Illinois native, Austin met future Yonder Mountain banjoist Dave Johnston in Urbana, Illinois. Spurred by Johnston, Austin picked up the mandolin for the first time, and began playing with Johnston’s band, The Bluegrassholes. The two parted ways but reunited in 1998 and formed Yonder Mountain with Adam Aijala and Ben Kaufmann.

The quartet churned out a slew of folky, Americana hits over the years. However, in 2014 it was announced that creative differences had led Jeff Austin to leave the band. Subsequently, Austin formed The Jeff Austin Band, featuring Danny Barnes on banjo and guitar, Ross Martin on guitar, and Eric Thorin on bass, and released “The Simple Truth” under Yep Roc Records, earlier this year.

Legendary artists Todd Snider, Jenn Hartswick, Brendan Bayliss of Umphrey’s McGee, and Sarah Siskind all make appearances throughout the album’s 10 tracks. Demo work for the album began in 2013, and a recording session in March 2014 saw the finish of the majority of the album’s tracks. Despite a brand new musical vehicle, Austin’s mandolin can still be hear throughout the recording’s tunes. From upbeat bluegrass stylings to slowed-down tender diddies, “The Simple Truth” has it all.

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A preview of events across town this week Thursday, May 28 2015 waterfront Music Series

Mike Blair (5:30pm; rock/folk) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

EVERY Sunday from 4 – 8pm

The 3 Js (6pm; free) —Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

may 31st : machine gun

Lunar Tide (6:30pm; Free; dance) —Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

June 7 : Velcro th

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

June 14 : keylime pie th

Sean Danielsen of Smile Empty Soul (7pm; free; singer/songwriter) —The Reel Café, 100 S Front St.

4 marina st • wrightsville beach

J Roddy Walston and The Business (7pm; $15) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.

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TD MacDonald (7pm; $3; roots rocker) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832

Open Mic Night (9pm; free) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

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Jazzy Jam Open Mic (9pm; Free) —Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St. Kim Dicso (9pm; Free; folk) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. Tarot Thursdays & Electroswing DJ’s (All Day; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Friday, May 29 James Jarvis Plays Piano (3pm; Free; jazz) —Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. Sea Pans Steel Drums (6pm; Free) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

FOLK FOR ILM FOLKS: Kim Dicso will perform a free set live at Costello’s Piano Bar this Thursday,

May 28 at 9 p.m. Courtesy photo.

Wednesday, May 27 Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free; classical guitar) —CAM Cafe, 3201 South 17 St. Jazz Piano (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F Rob Ronner (6pm; Free; southern rock/ funk) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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

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

—Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Comedy at Calico (9pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Donna Merritt (9pm; Free; piano) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. Wes Hunter & Fred Slayer (9pm; Free; covers) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd. Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. Pool Night (10pm; Free) —Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr. Rebekah Todd (10pm; Free; folk) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

Skydog, A Tribute to the Allman Brothers (6pm; Free) —Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St. Massive Grass (6:30pm; Free; bluegrass) —Mayfaire Event Lawn, 6835 Conservation Way Mike & Mark (7pm; Free; eclectic) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave. Dusty and Bill Long (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Mykel Barbee (7pm; Free) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. OGI (7pm; free) —Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St. Chasing Opal (8pm; Free; folk) —Fermental, 7250 Market St. Soul Circus: Multimedia Arts Performance Showcase (8pm; tba) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. Nick Turner (8pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. Live Music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

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Percy Late Night (9:30pm; $5) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

Singleton Piano Trio (3pm; Free) —St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 16 North 16th St.

Michael Frusha (10pm; covers) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

Machine Gun (4pm; Free; rock) —Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St.

Eric Mason (10pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Micah’s Rule Concert (6pm; Love Offering for the Trio; Vocal Trio/Gospel & Spiritual Music) —First Christian Church, 2035 Oleander Dr.

Klectik Evol (10pm; Free; covers) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Urban Soil (10pm; Free; Americana) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Tyler McKaig (6:30pm; singer/songwriter) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.

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LIVE MUSIC 7–10PM

Wilmington Symphonic Winds Concert (7pm; $6-$10) —Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Rd.

may 29

Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.

Open Mic Night (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

May 30

The Movement (9pm; $10-$15; reggae/rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.

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Saturday, May 30 Overtyme (5pm; Free) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd. Live Piano with Daniel Veit (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F Randy McQuay (7pm; Free; soul) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

Trivia with John Burke (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Monday, June 1 Trivia in Hell (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.

Lee Venter Trio (7pm; free; eclectic) —Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

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

JoJo Hammond (7pm; $1; folk) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Tuesday, June 2

Eastbound (7pm; free; country/rock) —The Reel Café, 100 S Front St. Stray Local and Vittles Food Truck! (8pm; Free; Americana) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St. Brent Stimmel (8pm; Free; folk/pop/Alt. country) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St. Dirty White Rags (8pm; Free; jazz/blues) —Fermental, 7250 Market St. Nick Turner (8pm; $13) —Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St. Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Snake Malone & The Black Cat Bone (9pm; Free; blues) —The Rusty Nail Saloon, 1310 S. 5th St. Chris James (9pm; Free; country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St. Percy Late Night (9:30 pm; $5) —Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St. Tony Barnes (10pm) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St. Chasing Opal (10pm; Free; folk) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St. The Other Guys (10pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Flint Zeigler (10pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. Band on Fire (10pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Sunday, May 31 Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers (1:30pm; Free) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. Raphael Namé (3pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.

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Tribute to the Allman Brothers

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

June 5th: Girlz, Girlz, Girlz

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

Hair band tribute is back

June 12th: Natural Wonder First time here - Stevie Wonder tribute

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

May 27th - Rob Ronner May 29th - Mykel Barbee June 3rd - Mike Frusia www.OceanicRestaurant.com

$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm $3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

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

Wednesday, June 3 Jazz Piano (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F

EVERY Wednesday & Friday from 6-9pm

May 29th: Skydog

The Dixieland Allstars (6pm; Free) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.

open mic night (7:30pm; free) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.

2015 Beachside Music Series

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas $3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball $5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs $5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

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Mike Frusia (6pm; Free) —The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave. Jeff Austin Band, Danny Barnes, Ross Martin, Eric Thorin (7pm; $18-$25) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St. Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Jill & Barry (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Vinyl Tap: A Vinyl Record Meetup (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St. Wes Hunter & Fred Slayer (9pm; Free; covers) —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd. Allen Stone & Brynn Elliott (9pm; $17-$20; singer/songwriters) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St. Some Dudes Duo (10pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St. Pool Night (10pm; Free) —Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

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OVENS AUDITORIUM 2700 E. Independence blvd., charlotte (704) 372-3600 5/28: Brit Floyd MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 6/3: Milo Greene

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HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 Hwy. 17 sOUTH, myrtle beach, sc (843) 272-3000 5/28: Jana Kramer and Kelsea Ballerini 5/29: Heart Brigade 5/30: Departure PNC MUSIC PAVILION 707 Pavilion blvd, charlotte, nc PURE ELECTIRC: Canadian duo Purity Ring hit the stage at Amos’ Southend in Charlotte this Thursday, May 28. Photo by Henry Laurisch

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LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus stREET, raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 5/28: The Gravy Boys, Johnny Folsom 4, The Nasty Habits ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 5/28: Moon Taxi 5/29: The Movement, Major and the Monbacks 5/30: Unity Fest, Threesound 6/2: Allen Stone NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 5/29: Delbert McClinton, Chuck Johnson, and more 6/3: Kate Tempest, Solis THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 5/28: The Tallest Man on Earth AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 South Tryon STREET, Charlotte, NC (704) 377-6874 5/28: Purity Ring 5/29: The Breakfast Club 5/30: Another Lost Year KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 regency pkwy, cary, nc (919) 462-2052 5/30: NC Symphony 5/3: Al Strong Quintet

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THE FILLMORE 1000 Seaboard stREET, charlotte, NC (704) 549-5555 6/2: St. Vincent

(704) 549-1292 5/31: Brad Paisley DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 vivian ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 5/30: Brit Floyd GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. Lee St. Greensboro, NC (336) 373-7400 5/28: Rush TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA 333 e. trade st., Charlotte, NC (704) 688-9000 6/2: New Kids on the Block PNC ARENA 1400 edwards mill rd., raleigh, nc (919) 861-2323 5/28: Kenny Chesney UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE 1000 NC MUSIC FACTORY BLVD., CHARLOTTE (704) 916-8970 5/30: Back in Black, On the Boarder, and more 5/31: Earth, Wind & Fire THE ARTS CENTER 300-G EAST MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 929-2787 5/28: Shannon Whitworth 5/30: Playin’ Possum (a tribute to George Jones) 6/3: Elliot Hughes CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 5/29: Schooner, Can’t Kids, and more 5/30: Steph Stewart & the Boyfriends

RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 S. MCDOWELL ST. e., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 5/29: Cold War Kids 5/30: Morris Day & the Time, Shelia E. 6/3: The Decemberists

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Ripping and Stitching:

arts > art

Collage artists unite for exhibit at WHQR By: Josephine Butler

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ocal artists Elizabeth Singletary and Robert Salemme work differently.

Singletary is a self-described collage artist who views her style of art as “painting with paper.” Salemme works in a variety of media, including steel, wood, paint and most recently textiles. Despite their different approaches, both artists’ aesthetic can be found in piecing together discarded objects into works of art, now on display at WHQR’s MC Erny Gallery through July 10.

Singletary started creating collages three years ago. A calligrapher with a love for paper, she was turned onto collage-making by well-known Wilmington watercolorist Deborah Cavenaugh.

“I went to Deborah to learn how to paint but realized instead how much I love the process of collage-making—ripping the paper, searching for colors, the whole thing,” Singletary says.

Singletary’s process includes collecting magazines (Vogue and Glamour are two

of her favorites), and identifying colors and patterns to incorporate into her art.

“I really enjoy the process of searching for the right colors,” Singletary tells. “For instance, in preparing for the show at WHQR, it was the first time I’d done white seabirds. At first I was worried how I was going to create the birds’ wings with the feathers being all white, but as I was flipping through a few magazines, the ideas would just come to me.”

When hunting for inspiration for her work, Singletary doesn’t have to look too far. Her art often depict elements of life on the coast: pelicans, nests of eggs and local flora, including the infamous azalea. She was named the featured artist for the North Carolina Azalea Festival in 2013; in fact, her art work, which decorated the official poster, was the first that Azalea Fest sold out of during its 60-plus year reign.

“I have a love for animals, and there are so many here on the coast,” Singletary continues. “Sometimes, I will see a particular kind of animal over and over, and I will

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PIECES OF INSPIRATION: Elizabeth Singletary’s collage work focuses on inspiration from the coast, as seen in “Pelicans (left); Salemme’s textile piece, “Ring of Fire” (right) draws on the red, white and blue. Photos: Courtesy of WHQR

research what the presence of that animal symbolizes spiritually. The messages are always encouraging —to slow down and find joy in the everyday.”

The animals also inspire Singletary to give back. She has donated numerous works to organizations, such as the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. In addition, during the Pieced Together exhibit, a portion of proceeds from Singletary’s and Salemme’s sales will benefit WHQR. While the exhibition is Singletary’s second show at WHQR, it will be a first for Salemme. Salemme will be debuting his textile pieces.

A retired engineer and an artist for more than 50 years, Salemme’s first love was welded sculpture. He drew on experiences from a childhood apprenticeship in his father’s blacksmith shop. In Salemme’s most recent work, he now pays tribute to his grandparents, who immigrated to the U.S. and worked as stitchers in the garment industry in Boston.

“The transition to textiles has been easy,” he says. “It’s an really extremely versatile medium, and as it turns out, sewing is very similar to the process of welding—it’s a different way of assembling things together.”

Like with welding, Salemme’s textile works are influenced by the elements available to him. “I like to have the materials around me as I work,” he tells. “I generally start with sketches, but usually some

particular material will strike something in my imagination, and then the actual implementation of the work becomes somewhat automatic.”

Among Salemme’s works are those pieced together with strips of the American flag, such as “Ring of Fire” (pictured). “My interest is primarily in the aesthetics of the American flag,” he says. “Certainly the colors—the red white and blue—are something that strikes a chord with all Americans, but I would say it’s almost coincidental that I did these pieces.”

Though it’s easy to focus on several interesting components at play, Salemme asks that his work be viewed as a whole rather than dissected into their individual pieces. This is true of Singletary’s works as a collage artist as well.

Offers Salemme, “Once a work has been completed, it is the gestalt that is important and the individual components cease to be relevant.”

DETAILS: Pieced Together Art work by Elizabeth Singletary and Rober Salemme WHQR MC Erny Gallery 254 N. Front Street On display through July 10, Mon.Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closing reception: June 26, 6-9 p.m. http://whqr.org/

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

Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 41, featuring Candy Pegram, Aaron Collier, Eli Thompson, Brian Mergenthaler, and Sarah Collier.

Show hangs for eight weeks.

ArtExposure!

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

The second Saturday in June will be another "Art In Action" afternoon starting at Noon. We will offer an opportunity for artists to draw or paint from a live model. There is no charge, but there will be a tip jar for the model. Artists will be at work either working from the model or working/demonstrating their craft. There will be a walk-in class offered exploring mixed media and collage from 11am1pm. Cost is $35 with all supplies included.

Join us for a fun day of art!

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

New Elements Gallery

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

Illumination opens and features the work of NC painter Catherine C. Martin, who approaches traditional subject matters, such as landscape and architecture, with unconventional techniques. Beginning each work by priming her canvas in an intense red, Martin then sketches her forms in purple. The dark outline of her forms, along with the hot accents of the underpainting, define the vibrant and intense style for which she is known. Meet the artist and discuss her work. Illumination will remain on view until June 20, 2015.

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

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work

of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works

by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

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

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

complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

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

Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present the 2015 Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Exhibition. CCCG was founded in Wilmington, North Carolina in 2007. The CCCG is led by President Hiroshi Sueyoshi and comprises 100 members from both North and South Carolina. The CCCG wishes to impart a sense of dedication and passion for ceramic arts and to present the diversity of work crafted by active guild members. The gallery will hold a Fourth Friday opening reception on May 22nd from 6-9pm. An additional Fourth Friday closing reception will be held on June 26th from 6-9pm.

Admission is free and open to the public; complimentary refreshments provided. For additional inquiries, contact Sarah Rushing at srushing278@mail.cfcc.edu.

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Sharing Across Generations:

arts > theatre

Stage adaptation of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ will inspire a few swings around the lamp post By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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halian Association is ready to welcome hurricane season with a revival of the stage adaptation of “Singin’ in the Rain.” Adapted for the stage in 1983 by the same team behind the 1952 film—book

by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, lyrics

by Arthur Freed, and music by Nacio Herb Brown—the show is the film brought to the stage. It appeals to many tastes in enterainment, for the love of film, music, dance, celebrity, and stage musicals. Its old “let’s put on a show” motif seems to speak to something deep within the human psyche. (We can do it! We can save it!)

At the height of their powers as silent film stars, Don Lockwood (Tracy Byrd) and Lina Lamont (Hannah Elizabeth Smith) find their careers suddenly in jeopardy when talking pictures take the cinema world by storm.

Neither are prepared for the change, and Lina is in denial that she has a truly ridiculous voice and speech pattern that is far from star quality. Unluckily for Lina, her partner, Don

Lockwood, has fallen head over heels for “a little nobody” named Kathy Selden (Courtney Poland). Selden agrees to secretly dub her voice for Lina’s in a new talking picture.

Smith’s performance of Lina Lamont’s atrocious voice is a marvel. To say it is grating on the ear would be kind. What is most remarkable is that the audience can clearly understand everything she says! Jena Hagen’s voice in the film version of “Singin’ in the Rain” was a memorable performance in the film and contrasted perfectly with Debbie Reynolds’ beautiful speaking voice (funny tidbit: Though Reynolds played a character who dubs a singing voice for Hagen, her songs in the film were actually dubbed by Betty Noyes). Lockwood’s best friend, Cosmo (Brad Mercier), played by Donald O’Connor in the film, manages to shepherd his friends along in their new romance and career paths.

This is a show about the jump forward in cinema to the world of talkies. Director Mirla Criste’s collaboration with Benedict R. Fancy to utilize film projections during early storytelling elements of Lockwood’s life with Cos-

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mo features “awww”-inducing performances

by Henry Gregory and Able Zuckerman as a Young Don and Cosmo. It also is utilized for the voice-dubbing scenes, which is absolutely superb. The integration is lovely and the scenes filmed for the film within the play “The Dueling Cavalier” work beautifully with the onstage banter. Combined with Terry Collins’ set design and Dallas Lafon’s lighting—especially the lighted movie marquee that announces each new chapter (a nice homage to silent films)—the visual elements come together beautifully.

But why do audiences come to see “Singin’ in the Rain” live? Because there is something powerful about live song and dance that draws people together to share in wonderful music and memorable characters. How can you not love “Make ‘Em Laugh”—the ode to comedy as a way of life and work? It is probably one of O’Connor’s definitive moments on film, though Mercier cannot literally climb the walls at Thailan Hall, he does a credible job of jumping through a wall flat and reproducing many of the other much-beloved bits from the routine, including the battle with the doll.

Mercier sings beautifully and has developed into quite the dancer and performer over the last few years. He did succeed in making the audience laugh repeatedly during his antics.

Mercier and Byrd are quite convincing as lifelong friends and buddies, each of whom always have the other’s back. Some of the best dancing in the show features the two of them together, especially in the “Moses Supposes” number, as they overwhelm Lockwood’s diction coach (Cabot Basden).

For all the expectations that Mercier must live up to, it is really Tracy Byrd who must carry the weight of expectation, because everyone wants to see Gene Kelly onstage.

Can you imagine the pressure? What I think works best for Byrd’s performance is that he doesn’t try to play Gene Kelly’s Don Lockwood. He dances beautifully—especially the soft-shoe sequence for the big “Singin’ in the Rain” number. Part of what is slightly surreal about the stage production is that the camera eye in the movie is so specific and especially during the “Gotta Dance” sequence. It gives us so much of Kelly’s perspective that suddenly having an entire stage to look at is disorienting when calling to mind the film. Byrd has natural charisma that makes his scenes with Poland lovely; it’s not just the women onstage who are jealous of the attention she gets form Don Lockwood!

Poland as the much classier foil to the Lina Lamont is quite believable and charming. Whereas Smith’s Lamont is like fingernails on a chalk board, Poland is sweet and

well-intentioned. We can’t help but root for her. Even her interactions with the embattled studio owner R.F. Simpson (Stuart Pike, who turned in one of his best performances as the obligatory “asshole in a Jacket” that every movie set must have) leave us impressed with her good upbringing and human decency. Throw in a beautiful voice (unlike Reynolds, she appears to have sung her own songs) and dancing, and you can see how the studio would want to make a star out of her.

The ensemble really moves this show along. The big, beautiful dance numbers and truly realistic depictions of the earnestness of filmmaking adds to it. Criste is lucky to have filled out the stage with such a dedicated group of performers. This is a big and complicated show with a lot of moving pieces. So the ensemble really unites it beautifully to enable the principals to act like the movie stars we all want them to be.

“Why would you try reproduce a perfect film onstage?” my date asked.

I pointed to the families next to us—a set of grandparents and mom with three children under 12, and a cute little girl on her mother’s lap two rows over. There are some truly beloved musicals that are a wonderful way to introduce children to the theatre. The love is puppy love, not overtly sexual or complicated; the fight scenes are funny, neither frightening nor genuinely violent; and there are no elements that could confuse or cause nightmares. That’s what shows like this are about: something to share across generations, filled with catchy, funny songs and a simple story of love that succeeds against the odds because a movie executive actually does the decent thing (that’s the fictional part). For all those reasons, “Singin’ in the Rain” is successful. I predict that just like those times I swung on lampposts pretending to be Gene Kelly during youth, a couple of those little girls in the audience will be trying to do the soft-shoe in rain puddles just like Tracy Byrd.

DETAILS:

Singin’ in the Rain ★★ ★ ★ ★ Thalian Hall 310 Chestnut Street Through May 31 Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Tickets: $15-$30 www.thalianhall.org

Questions Beget Questions:

arts > theatre

Original script ‘Flora and Fauna’ pulls out creative writing, interesting performances By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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rowncoat Pub and Theatre’s inaugural production of their new season is “Flora and Fauna,” an original work by Craig Kittner. Much like Kittner himself (or really all of us), “Flora and Fauna” is a multi-dimensional script that turns out to be about more than what it is first presented.

A young woman knocks on the door of an insolated house at the end of a country lane outside Burlington, NC. Inside Mark (Beau Mumford) debates whether or not to answer the door. He decides to admit the young woman, Ellen (Maria Buchanan), into his home.

Where is his brother, Charles (Richard Blaylock) who arranged all of this? Social awkwardness escalates for Mark and Ellen ‘til Charles arrives to alleviate it­—or does he make it worse?

Five minutes into the show and already we have been confronted with three questions that are only answered with more questions.

Slowly we begin to meet these broken but well-intentioned people who are desperately trying to shine their little corners of the world.

In the midst of this, Kittner uses these people to ask the audience questions that would sound trite and post-Freudian in many settings: What is the connection we are all seeking really about? How empty are our lives without it?

Is mental illness an illness? Is it a metaphor? Is it a lack of connection? Can we fix each other?

Are we responsible for each other? Is it a sci-fi play, a psychological exploration or a look at family drama?

What we have are three portraits: In Blaylock’s Charles there is a disappointed middleaged man who has tried to do the right thing by everyone he loves, and somehow he is still in a chasm of grief and doesn’t know why. Blaylock dwells in the confused frustration making him simultaneously the more empathetic and creepy character of the trio. To the other extreme is Mumford’s Mark, a horticulturist shut-in with profound coping problems. Inappropriate eye contact, poor communication skill, a literal understanding of everything are the tools in Mumford’s trunk. I wanted to shake him to make him pay attention, and just take a deep breath and interact normally with everyone else—but Mark can’t and Mumford really brings the edginess that Mark creates around him home to the audience. What begins as almost endearing rapidly becomes physically frustrating to watch. Just imagine being the brother who cares for him and is haunted by an inability to reach him?

CHARACTER WORK: Richard Blaylock, Beau Mumford and Maria Buchanan debut “Flora and Fauna” through June 8. Photo: Courtesy of Craig Kittner

But it is Buchanan’s Ellen with whom I sympathized the most. Is it because she is a young woman? Or that she finds herself in a caretaker role with no real power? Or because she clearly wants to believe Mark’s story (delusions)?

Who among us has not truly wanted to believe something too fantastic to be real—either because the fantastic is alluring or because we want to believe in the person telling it? Aside from alternately sassing and silencing Charles, she has restrained her physicality with a mild limp that renders her not only confined in her ability to reach Mark who manages to orbit just beyond her reach, but also personally caught in her own prison (psychological and physical). In a three-person show, everyone has to hold up to their end of the bargain or nothing works.

I have been following the evolution of this script since I first saw it in workshop about a year ago. Kittner has tightened the script significantly and fleshed out Ellen’s dynamic with the two men. The script is original, creative and innovative. From a writing perspective, this is one of the more interesting options available right now. What I like the most is that the ending is not specific. Kittner leaves it up to the audience as to whether or not Mark is insane, and whether Ellen is humoring him, herself or preparing to delve head first into his madness.

By the time the unexpected ending comes, the actors have truly laid the ground work to prepare us to believe any choice they might make.

Many people begin writing with a family drama or a love story. Oddly, this is partly a little of

both without being either wholly. Original work is terrifying to offer to the world; in Wilmington we seem to have more playwrights crawling out of the woodwork than anywhere else except New York.

Somehow they summon the courage to show a part of themselves bare to the world.

Though they have the courage to try that, often their characters don’t.

Kittner has leapt into the heads of three very terrified people and found a safe way for them to talk about their fears with each other. “Flora and Fauna” is at the beginning of its life, and I am

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so curious to see its evolution and what Kittner has in store next for the script and for the characters. (Is there a sequel?)

As the debut show of the season—and if this is any indication of what this year has to offer—Browncoat is off to a good start, featuring creative writing and interesting performances.

The Browncoat has long positioned itself as a theatre lab for developing new works and nurturing writers. “Flora and Fauna” is an excellent example of their mission made manifest.

DETAILS:

Flora and Fauna ★★ ★ ★ ★ May 28-31, June 4-7, Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 5 p.m.

Tickets: $10-$15 Browncoat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace Street • (910) 341-0001 www.browncoattheatre.com

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Epic and Masterful:

‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ operates on all cylinders

films this week Cinematique Cinematique at Thalian Hall 310 Chestnut Street • $8-$10 www.thalianhall.org

By: Anghus

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ad Max: Fury Road” has been this strange piece of pop-culture currency. Ever since the world got its first new glimpses of George Miller’s latest post-apocalyptic action epic, it became heralded as a champion for classic filmmaking techniques and storytelling.

The movie arrived in cinemas practically preordained as the summer movie messiah. It’s the golden child that will deliver us from the weak-willed studio blockbuster and heal the lame franchises that plague our cineplexes.

This is it, party people: the movie that will restore the status quo to the glory days of the 1980s when “The Road Warrior” and “The Terminator” reigned supreme.

“Mad Max: Fury Road” is a roller-coaster ride. It’s a movie that relies on momentum and break-neck speed to keep audiences locked into the story. Like Miller’s previous “Mad Max” entries, this one drives down a familiar track. It’s the future and everything is terrible. The world has been reduced to a dry, desolate wasteland where the survivors struggle every day. Supplies are scarce. The two most precious resources are water and gasoline. Warring factions rule with an iron fist. This is an uncivilized world that is filled with lunatics. Max (Tom Hardy) is a lone man, who wanders the remnants of civilization, trying to survive.

The film opens with an action sequence that goes for almost a full half an hour. We spend a good 60 seconds with Max before he’s chased down by a gang of “War Boys,” which kicks off one of the craziest, longest sequences I can remember in a movie. It’s amazing to watch a filmmaker like Miller push the pedal to the metal and create something so familiar, yet so interesting.

This is a master class on action filmmaking. “Fury Road” has some ridiculously welldone sequences that feature a sense of scope and geography sorely lacking in this shaky-cam era of films, which make action sequences look like the director of photography forgot to take his seizure medication.

Miller does a great job of conducting this kinetic symphony. He creates high-octane thrills with beautiful visual simplicity. The tears shed for the lack of lucidity in modern action films may be justified in a world where crying over a movie isn’t seen as a horrible character flaw.

The story follows Max as he tries to escape capture from the armies of the despotic warlord, Immortan Joe. Immortan tries to hunt down the traitorous Imperator, Furiosa (Charlize Theron), who is trying to help a group of

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Roller-Coaster Ride: George Miller’s latest “Mad Max” entry revels in well-staged effects, an eclectic cast of characters and full-fledged world building.

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women who had been held captive as his unwilling brides. Max is a reluctant participant in this conflict but decides to help the comely lasses escape from the super-gross dictator and his army of slave warriors.

No one will accuse “Fury Road” of being boring—a little repetitive, yes, but never boring. This is a weird movie but the good kind of weird. Miller creates a very real, very ugly world and populates it with some great characters. Max is a quiet protagonist (like the “Man with No Name”). There’s not a lot to him. It’s Theron’s Furiosa that is the heart and soul of the movie. She’s a toughas-nails, no-nonsense warrior who is willing to give up everything to try to save a handful of innocent women.

God bless George Miller and his dedication to putting it all in front of the camera.

I give him kudos for doing what any good, non-lazy, blockbuster filmmaker should be doing. After two decades-plus of filming guys who orchestrate guys in green spandex with tennis balls on a stick and calling it an action scene, we have something that shows how much more powerful well-staged effects can be to the reality of a cinematic universe. Here, the physics are real and the fire is actual fire. It’s a world where ideas are created on the field of battle, not a field of render servers that churn out one second of finished footage every eight hours.

“Fury Road” really is something interesting. I’m reluctant to call it unique because

Miller has made four “Mad Max” movies and three of them are ridiculously similar. However, in this day and age of copy-and-paste blockbusters, “Fury Road” is a thrill ride with some great characters and a gripping narrative. This is one to go see in theaters, as the epic visuals and masterful score can be appreciated on a massive scale.

DETAILS:

Mad Max: Fury Road ★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult Directed by George Miller Rated R

40s who gravitate toward a young hipster couple—Jamie (Adam Driver) and Darby (Amanda Seyfried). Eventually, Josh begins to suspect his new best friend might nor be as straightforward as he thought. (R, 1 hr 34 min) 6/1-3: In “Clouds of Sils Maria,” veteran actress comes face-to-face with an uncomfortable reflection of herself when she agrees to take part in a revival of the play that launched her career 20 years earlier.

It stars Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart, Chloë Grace Moretz (R ,124 min.)

6/8-12: Don’t miss “Iris,” a documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel. The film comes from legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles. (PG-13, 83 min.)

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Oceanic 703 S Lumina Ave (910) 256-5551

American BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

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

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

Blue surf cafÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich.

Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet

Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

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

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

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

East oceanfront dining at blockade runner

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

If you're looking for a more casual bite or maybe just a drink or two before dinner, have a seat in the Aquarium Lounge. A great selection of wine, beer or spirits can provide just what you're looking for as you settle in for an evening of coastal

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culture. For reservations and information concerning best rates and packages, please call 1-800-541-1161.

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

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

Elijah’s

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

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

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

eternal sunshine cafÉ

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

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

Halligan's pub

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

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

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

HENRY’S

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

Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

Holiday Inn Resort

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

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

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

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

The little dipper

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

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

Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market.

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

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

the trolly stop

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

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

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

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

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

into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts).

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

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

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

hibachi to go

If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99!

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

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

pine valley market

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy

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indochine restaurant & Lounge

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

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

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

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

southern thai

Our menu is centered around authentic Thai cuisine and features traditional dishes as well as chef-inspired dishes. We always deliver authentic Thai cuisine mixed with southern hospitality. Thailand can be culturally divided into 4 main regions: North, North Central, Central & South. The diverse topography and cultures lend their way to creating unique cuisines in each region. Meals are prepared by all generations coming together in the kitchen. Recipes are passed on this way through the generations so that the food you are tasting today is influenced by the knowledge of the past.

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

Ogden Tap Room

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean

thai spice

Asian BIG THAI II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush

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.

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

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

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

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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

yosake downtown sushi lounge

Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger.

Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

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

Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request.

Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

Dinner Theatre theatrenow

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

Hours vary.

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

gREEK The greeks

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

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

Healthy

Italian

CLEAN EATZ cafÉ

eddie romanelli's

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

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

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

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

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

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

elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

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

Slice of life

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

Indian Kabob and Grill

Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington's only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries.

Kabobs are baked to perfection in our "tandoor" clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offering a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and herbs. We also serve vegan and gluten-free items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood. Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a full-service bar and are open seven days a week. We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. Live music and dance every Saturday.

Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

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

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

tandoori bites

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

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

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

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

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Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

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

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

siena trattoria

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to

ley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

a taste of italy

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

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

Fresh and Fast!

4.50 sushi all day long!

$ - Natural Boneless Chicken Breast - Hand Trimmed Ribeye - Large Shrimp (peeled in house) - Patagonia Sea Scallops - All sauces made fresh in house -

Appetizers

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER GREAT OUTDOOR PATIO LOCAL ARTIST FEATURED EACH MONTH 250 Racine Drive • Wilmington, NC Racine Commons • 910.523.5362 www.BlueSurfCafe.com

Veggie Spring Rolls • Pork Spring Rolls Pork Won Tons • Crab Won Tons

Hibachi & Teriyaki Entrees & Combos Chicken & Steak • Steak & Flounder Steak & Shrimp • Chicken & Shrimp

Tempura

Tilapia • Shrimp Our Ogden Location is only 2 minutes from Mayfaire Towncenter!

$4.69 DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS

*Kids eat for $.99 all day on Sundays! *Ogden location only.

www.hibachitogo.com

Hampstead Location:

Ogden Location:

15248 Highway 17 North Hampstead, NC 28443 910.270.9200 Drive-thru, call in or walk up

6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910.791.7800 Dine in or carry out

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Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

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

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

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

Latin American CEVICHE'S

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

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

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

san juan CafÉ

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

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

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

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

Mexican la costa mexican restaurant

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

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

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

San Felipe mexican restaurant

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

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina

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locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

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

Organic Lovey's Natural Foods & Café

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu.

The Food Bar—which has cold, organix salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheatfree and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

whole foods market

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

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

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

Seafood catch

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh

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

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

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

Dock Street oyster bar

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

oceanic

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: Dining on the newly renovated Crystal Pier ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

the pilot house

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

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

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

SHUCKIN' SHACK

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

crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

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

smoothies and more

hell's kitchen

Tropical smoothie cafÉ

Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses, topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back to Tropical Smoothie Café again and again. At Tropical Smoothie, we are guided by one simple belief: When you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better, all is better. It's part of our mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun. 2804 S. College Road, Long Leaf Mall. (910) 769-3939.

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

Southern Casey's Buffet

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

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

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

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

Rx Restaurant & bar

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

421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

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

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

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

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

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Carolina Ale House

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

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vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

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

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

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Fundraiser:

ome is where the heart is. More of a concept than a physical location, home in adulthood is a place crafted to endcap evenings and is colored by one’s core value system.

In childhood it’s a locale full of love and familiarity. It’s where first experiences are had and is largely responsible for shaping children’s ideas about the world. Most importantly, the common thread for all these ideas of home is safety. In addition, home is something most take for granted. For some, home is anything but comforting.

In the ‘70s crisis hotlines began to light up with the calls of youth who felt unsafe in their homes. Consequently, Open House was born in 1972 to provide 24-

hour telephone services that would help kids talk through problems. Plus, they offered walk-in counseling services and emergency shelter.

“Since its inception, Open House has provided shelter for almost 4,000 individual youth,” Brianne Winterton, social worker and clinical supervisor of the Coastal Horizon Center’s Open House Youth Shelter, says. “However, this figure does not capture the total number of community members who have benefited from these services. Each youth served represents an entire family unit and support system that was helped by the program.”

This Saturday, May 30, Coastal Horizons Center will hold a quack-tastic event at

The Inaugural Coastal Duck Derby will raise funds for Coastal Horizon Center’s Open House Shelter By: Christian Podgaysky

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the slide and through the lazy river they will go. Each duck will be marked with a number—much like a raffle ticket—and the proud parent of the first-place duck will win $1,000 (duck guardians need not be present to win; though, the duck would surely love the support). The top four finishers also will receive prizes.

Corning, Inc., Castle Branch, Hopkins and Associates, Leanne Quattrucci, P.A. attorney at law, and the social work master’s program at UNCW all have pulled together to adopt flocks of ducks. “All of our teams are competitive,” Thompson says.

“Team #QuackAttack, which is made up of quite a few employees and their friends, has already sold over 1,300 ducks! We are so grateful for all our teams.”

In addition to the duck race, the casual summer soiree also will feature libations, music, food, and activities for the kiddies.

As well there will be a 5-foot inflatable duck present (named Captain Quackers), primed for photo opportunities. In fact, Thompson notes that unveiling the largerthan-life duck to the children at Coastal Horizons and seeing their faces light up was a moment she won’t soon forget. For Thompson making memories all while supporting a good cause is what it’s all about.

“We plan to do this every year, and I think it will become a very anticipated local event,” Thompson says. “Who doesn’t love a rubber duck? And the spectacle of seeing them race down a water slide is something you do not want to miss.”

DETAILS: Inaugural Coastal Duck Derby Jungle Rapids, 5320 Oleander Dr. Saturday, May 30, 6 p.m.

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Jungle Rapids Water Park to help raise awareness and funds for their Open House program. Dubbed “Coastal Duck Derby” locals are asked to adopt a rubber ducky for the ultimate in fowl racing. Originally, Coastal Horizons sought 5,000 participants, but after surpassing that goal, they upped the ante in hopes of having 7,000 adopted ducks (in fact, they have their fingers crossed for a possible 10,000 duck finish).

According Jamie Kury Thompson, Coastal Horizons’ development director, the program founds its (webbed) footing a year and a half ago. “When I would be out in the community talking about Coastal Horizons Center, I found that a lot of people did not know that Open House Youth Shelter (OH) was part of our services,” Thompson says. “The team at OH is so passionate about the work they do and really are able to change lives. We wanted to find a unique and fun event that would not only raise funds to support of services, but help educate the community about the incredible work being done right here in Wilmington to help children in crisis.”

The program serves minors aged 6 to 18 and strives to meet basic needs: offer shelter, psychological safety, nutritious food, and clothing. After the necessities are provided, they offer secondary needs, such as free clinical individual and family counseling, academic support, health and wellness activities and programming, and general recreational activities. All services aim to ensure everyone has access to a stable environment during crucial developmental stages.

“Youth are referred for shelter services by school officials, parents and legal guardians, local county Departments of Social Services, mental-health professionals, and other youth-serving organizations,” Winterton explains. “Youth who feel unsafe at home, and those who are homeless or have run away from home, are also able to refer themselves for services. Open House flyers and brochures can be found in school administration offices, in school bathrooms, in other public service agencies, and in public places so that youth in crisis may find them. Open House also has a healthy social-media presence to reach youth through technology in a way that they can easily access and relate with.”

Those interested in entering a contender of their own in the race can head over to www.duckrace.com. Packages include the “Lonely Duck,” which can be adopted for $5; a “Quack Pack,” six ducks for $25; a “Quacker’s Dozen,” 12 ducks for $50; a “Flock of Ducks” 25 ducks for $100; and the “Duck Invasion,” 130 ducks for $500.

The ducks will take their marks at around 7 p.m. Aided by the Amazing Duck Deployment volunteers, the rubber toys will be loaded onto the dry volcano water slide at Jungle Rapids. Once all the ducks are in a row, the water will be turned on, and down

Coming Up at Cameron Art Museum Backstage with Billie A Behind the Scenes Look at

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill

EXCLUSIVE LOOK Thurs. May 28 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

CAM/CFJS Members and students with valid college ID: $5.00, Non-members: $10.00 Get an exclusive look at the making of the first production of Thalian Association Community Theatre’s 2015 Red Barn Studio Season, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. The show will run June 11-28, 2015, but before the curtain rises, find out what it takes to put together a theatrical celebration of jazz icon, Billie Holiday (Apr. 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959). The evening will include a selection of Billie Holiday’s famous hits, sung by Wilmington performer, LaRaisha Burnette, conversations with the director, as well as some of the design team. Happy 100th Birthday, Billie! Purchase seats on CAM’s website: www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone or in person. Held in collaboration with Thalian Association Community Theatre. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall

CONCERTS @ CAM

1st Thursdays: June, July and August 2015 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

CAM Members: $8.00, Non-members: $12.00, Students with valid college ID: $5.00 Relax into the summertime vibe at Cameron Art Museum with good music and CAM Café’s tasty menu and refreshing drink options. Never a need to lug chairs or coolers.

When the weather’s fine we’re in the Courtyard, if it’s not there’s no need to cancel we move into the Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Purchase seats on CAM’s website: www. cameronartmuseum.org, by phone and at the door.

Thurs. June 4: Lynne and the Wave, dance, classic rock, pop, crossover country and more Thurs. July 2: El Jaye Johnson and the Port City All-Stars, R&B, funk, old school swing, beach music, pop and more Thurs. Aug. 6: Ed Stephenson and the Paco Band, Spanish music and Nuevo flamenco www.cameronartmuseum.org 3201 South 17th Street | Wilmington, NC 28412 910.395.5999

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Getting to Know P-Dog:

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Porter Dorantich wins encore’s 2015 Pet Cover Contest By: Shea Carver

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hen Danielle Dorantich met Porter, an instant connection sparked their love for one another. After contacting a rescue program about the pup in Lumberton, NC, Dorantich headed to an adoption fair to meet the Walker Hound/Pointer mix one-on-one.

“There was no denying how much cuter he was in person,” Dorantich says. “I took his leash and wandered away to walk him. I was that person who talked aloud to him and told him how excited I was to bring him back to Wilmington. It’s been great ever since!”

The two often post up downtown in the grassy areas behind the Wilmington Convention Center along the Riverwalk when they’re not jogging, walking and snuggling around the house. They frequent local dog parks and take road trips together, too—“Porter hanging his head out the window along the way,” according to Dorantich.

Though most of their time has been peaceful together—except that one time he chewed through Dorantich’s brand-new pillow-top mattress or when he leaves his marrow bones in the hallway, perfect for toe-stubbing—the two are

loving the discovery period of living and growing together. “The best days are when I get to experience Porter having a new interaction with someone, something or a new place,” Dorantich says.

“And I melt when he rests his furry chin on the edge of the bed or on my leg and looks up at me.”

The dog’s cuteness melted hearts of encore staff last week, too, as the seven-person judging panel voted Porter the winner of the annual Pet Cover Contest (runners-up on next page).

We decided to interview Porter (often referred to as “Porter Dog,” “Porter D,” “P-Man,” and “P-Funk”) about his own favorite things and how he’s adjusting to life in southeastern NC. encore: Take us through a day in your life...

Porter: I’m usually up before Danielle and Justin.

Some days I wait patiently for them to get out of bed, other days I stare them down until they decide to get up. I go out, eat breakfast, and spend most of my afternoons at home. Sometimes Danielle takes me to work with her! When I don’t go to work with her, we go to the dog park or on a long walk around downtown when she gets home. We run and wrestle in the driveway and play with the neighboring dogs. I love to hang out on the porch and lay in the sun.

SWEET FUR OVERLOAD! Porter, a Walker Hound/ Pointer mix, is the furry friend of Danielle Dorantich and the winner of encore’s annual Pet Cover Contest.

Photo, courtesy of Danielle Dorantich.

e: Your favorite food and toy?

P: Peanut Butter. Everything is better with peanut butter. And my stuffed pheasant. I drag that toy everywhere and it is the only one I haven’t torn to smithereens. e: What do you most want to do when Danielle comes home?

P: Run! I want to get out of the house and run! I love to hit the grass and stretch my legs. e: What’s your fave song? TV show? Movie?

P: My favorite song is anything that Justin (Danielle’s beau) plays on his guitar. I love to watch “Saturday Night Live”; the two of them catch me zoned in and staring at the television screen every now and then. I don’t have a favorite movie, but I do love a good Tom Hanks film just like Danielle!

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e: Most fave thing to fetch and best place to bury a bone?

P: I love to fetch my orange Frisbee. I haven’t quite mastered catching it mid-air, but I’m getting there. I have a tendency to dig holes and attempt to bury things while visiting Danielle’s mother in Beaufort. I get that from other dogs that live there. e: Do you have brothers and sisters?

P: I have an older brother, Tobey. He is a Walker Hound and lives with Danielle’s mom. Danielle rescued him, too, when she was in college. He lives with her mother and my two cousins, Rufus,

a German Shepherd mix, and Quincy, a Yellow Lab/German Shepherd mix. Tobey and I get along most times when I go to visit, but we also fight over Danielle’s attention. e: Do you have a girlfriend?

P: I’m currently single, but I do have my eye on certain lady dogs. e: The biggest misconception about dogs is...

P: They are man’s best friend. Instead, why not say they are a woman’s best friend? Danielle commonly refers to me as her main man. e: On a scale of one to 10 bones, how smart are you?

P: Let’s go with 8 bones. I’m too smart for my own good sometimes. I easily pick up on how to open gates and I have a great memory. I can remember the exact path we take on walks and will refuse to go any other direction sometimes. e: Do you do tricks?

P: I sit, shake (both paws), speak, and lay down— all on command. I’m a good guard dog, too! e: Are you a water dog?

P: I would spend hours in the water if I was given the opportunity. I enjoy swimming at Fort Fisher and at the Pooch Plunge when they allow dogs in the pool at Legion Stadium before shutting it down for the season. e: Have you ever modeled before?

P: I have not, but I do attract a lot of attention and get compliments on my spotted ears.

More Cuteness...

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Runners up in our annual Pet Cover Contest

Ozzie

Lilly

Boston Terrier Puppy Parent: Georgie Bramley

Bernie

Miniature Dapple Dachshund Puppy Parent: Kenzie Harrelson

Jasper

French Bulldog Puppy Parent: Daniel Murray

Casper

Savannah Kitty Parent: Belissa Lea

Dollbaby

Lab Mix Puppy Parent: Nancy Reis

Dapple Dachshund Puppy Parent: Jackie Bullard

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Homeward Bound: Animals in need of loving, caring homes

Waging War on Pet Overpopulation

By: Shea Carver

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hey’re the light of our life as we pull into the driveway daily, only to be greeted by a host of barks, a slew of meows, and lots of face-licking and pawing upon our entrance from work, school and life in general. Our pets are our family.

They bring as much joy and unconditional love as our mothers, fathers, children, aunts, uncles, and friends.

For anyone looking to add to their family in the coming days, weeks, months, or years, we at encore implore you to consider the numerous rescue agencies in town that house pets in need. We’ve scoured through a host of sites to look at the profiles of many animals up for adoption. Here are only but a few of thousands upon thousands in search of their “fur-ever” family.

LOU

Boxer Mix • Adult Female • Medium My name is Lou, and I am a brindle boxer mix. I am very sweet but would be best suited in a home without other pets; I am a bossy girl who wants you all to myself. I am 2 years old and weigh about 55 pounds. I am housebroken, spayed and up to date on my vaccinations. I ran out of time at Pender Animal Shelter, and a foster home stepped up to save me. I have an outgoing, friendly personality who aims to please.

CONTACT: Adopt-an-Angel, PO Box 15095, 910-392-0557

DYNAMA

American Shorthair • Baby Female Medium Dynama is the smallest of a litter of eight.

She hasn’t quite made up her mind about us, and she hasn’t forgiven us yet for taking away her Mom, who has now found a home. She would make a perfect addition to any family.

CONTACT: Pender County HumaneSociety, 1407 U.S. Hwy 53 W., 910-259-7022

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MEENU

Domestic Short Hair • Senior Female Medium My name is Meenu and I am an elegant lady with so much love to give. After 15 happy years, I found myself homeless, so I am looking for a new home where I can spend the rest of my years warm, safe and loved. My favorite thing to do in the world is sit on laps. I’ll sit on your lap all day if you’ll let me. I may be 15, but I have lots of time and love left in me.

CONTACT: All For Cats, Inc. 114 Harrells Lane, 301-943-4029

BAILEY

West Highland White Terrier Westie Young Male • Small Bailey is an owner-surrender from a loving home. He is shy at first but will be at your feet or on your lap once he gets to know you. Bailey is only 1 1/2 years old and will need a home without small children. He gets along well with other dogs.

CONTACT: Carolina Westie Rescue, www. carolinawestierescue.com

MAGGIE MAE

Jack Russell Terrier • Adult • Female • Small Maggie Mae is an 8-year-old spayed, female Jack Russell Terrier who is friendly and playful. She is house-trained and gets along with other dogs. She does need a secure fenced-in backyard for safety.

CONTACT: New Hanover Humane Society, 2405 North 23rd Street, 910-763-6692

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RUBY

Rottweiler • Baby Female • Large We arrived from Brunswick Co. Animal Protective Services when we were just 5 days old. Mama was with us, too, and has taken very good care of my brothers and sisters.

We are all very healthy and looking forward to being adopted into loving families, and will be ready for adoption in mid-June.

CONTACT: Paw’s Place Dog Rescue, 3701 E. Boilng Spring Rd., 910-845-PAWS

DEXI

Lab-Retriever Mix • Adult Female • Large Dexi is a great dog, and loves going on runs, playing with other dogs and going to the beach! She needs a home where she will get lots of love and attention. She will do best in a stable environment that can provide her the security she needs.

CONTACT: Coastal Animal Rescue Effort, 1808 Sir Tyler Drive, 9910-256-2624

ACE RUSTY

Hound/Terrier Mix • Young Male • Medium Rusty is 1 1/2 years old and was found as a stray. He has a beautiful silky white coat with red patches. He is crate-training and housebreaking well, and is up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and neutered. His weight is around 50 pounds and appears to be full grown. He plays well with the other dogs and is working on basic obedience skills. He is insecure and anxious at times and will need obedience work to help increase his self confidence.

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Short Hair • Young Male Ace is16 months old and was surrendered to a kill shelter by a military family who moved. He was saved at the last minute before being euthanized, and came to C.A.T. confused and upset at losing his home, family and companion cat (who was adopted just in time). But Ace is readjusting and loves to sit in a lap and purr loudly when petted. He’s playful and hilarious to watch, as he launches into the air with all four paws to pounce on a toy mouse. Ace does not get along with other male cats but should be OK with a female cat (with the proper introduction). He is up-to-date on his shots, uses the litter box, and is microchipped.

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events SUNNY SENIOR BEACH DAY 5/30, 10am-1pm: Free event sponsored by Liberty Senior Living’s Brightmore of Wilmington, and Ocean Cure at Carolina Beach Boardwalk on Cape Fear Blvd. Qualified instructors will assist seniors interested in adaptive surfing, swimming and floating. Ocean Cure is a Wilmington-based 501c3 non-profit organization which offers opportunities for adaptive surfing and other water-based activities to medically fragile and at risk youth and adults. The organization offers free charity events

and surf camps to help empower people with disabilities through water activities. A plywood ramp will be set up so participants can easily navigate their way over the sand to nearby tents. Tables and chairs, beach games, food, beach wheelchairs, adaptive surfboards and wetsuits will be provided by organizers. Space is limited. RSVP: Erin Rhyne, (910) 350-1980, by Wed., 5/27. Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd

Celebrate the local history, arts and culture of our region in one event for the community to enjoy.

Waterfront festivities include music, kids events, and activities, storytelling about the region’s history, a 50/50 raffle, and food vendors. Local artists, crafters and vendors, display their wares.

Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. www.

NBChamberofCommerce.com or call (910) 3830553.

SECOND RIVERFRONT ARTS FESTIVAL The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Annual Riverfront Arts Festival Sat., 5/30, 10am-5pm, at the Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville, 580 River Road, Belville.

CAPE FEAR BONSAI SHOW 6/6, all day: The Cape Fear Bonsai Society will host their second annual bonsai show on Saturday, June 6th from 9:00-4:00 in the Auditorium of the New Hanover County Arboretum at 6206

Oleander Dr. in Wilmington. Activities will include a display of 30+ bonsai trees, 2 live demonstrations (11:00AM and 1:00PM) and a vendors selling bonsai and related items. Free and open to the public; vote for your favorite bonsai! New Hanover County Arboretum Auditorium, 6206 Oleander Dr. CAPE FEAR BBQ FEST 6/6-7: BBQ Cook-off, arts and craft vendors, commercial vendors, Kids Zone, live entertainment, a beer tent and plenty of good old southern BBQ to eat. No coolers or pets! Old River Farms, 8711 Old River Rd. WILMINGTON MODEL FLYING CLUB FLY-IN 6/13, all day: The public is invited to observe aerobatic demonstrations and static display of all types of model aircraft. Computer simulators will be available, and a 50/50 raffle will be conducted.

A food concession will be on-site. Highsmith Field, 705 Union Chapel Road, Burgaw, NC. STORMFEST Stormfest, Sat., 6/20, 10am-4pm. Free. Explore the science of weather with the National Weather Service, local broadcast meteorologists, and community safety experts. Engage in fun, handson experiments to investigate air pressure, precipitation, and wind. Present your own forecast and make weather tools you can use at home. Cape Fear Museum, 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum NC BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL 6/20, 9am: Celebrate the historic, economic and cultural significance of blueberries in southeastern NC. Come enjoy some of the area’s finest entertainment and artisans nestled around the courthouse square. Antique cars line the streets of Burgaw; the smell of food vendor’s delicacies will entice you; take home one of a kind arts and crafts and of course the Festival’s main attraction-Blueberries! There are more than 20 events ranging from the street fair to a recipe contest, barbeque cook-off, a 5K run, special exhibits and more. Pender County Courthouse Square, 100 S. Wright St. SUMMER WRITER’S CONFERENCE 6/26, noon: Enjoy an MFA experience at the beach this summer! UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing is excited to host their annual Summer Writers Conference from June 26 – June 28, 2015. The dedicated writers and teachers of the department join forces with acclaimed writers Wiley Cash, Emily Smith, and Richard Krawiec to offer fiction, poetry, and nonfiction workshops, and a variety of roundtable discussions, readings, and book signings. Lynn Watson at watsonv@uncw. edu for more information. http://uncw.edu/summerwriters. UNCW, 601 S. College Road

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PERCY LATE NIGHT Percy Late Night is an original two act play by local comedian and actor Reid Clark. This comedy explores the inner workings in the office of the successful late night talk show. Percy Rhodes is an

last performances, given four months before her death. More than a dozen musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous, reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music. Starring LaRaisha Burnette

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOLF Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St, downtown Wilmington. No prepared material required, you will be asked to Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold read from the script. The production, directed auditions for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” on by Anthony Lawson, runs 7/9-26 at the Red Barn Studio Theatre. Available roles (open to all Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at the Community BOW WOW LUAU AND CAT’S MEOW ethnicities): Martha - Female, 40-50s; George 6/13, 7pm: An animal rescue fun-raiser to Arts Center at 120 S. Second Street, downtown Male, 40-50s; Nick – Male, mid 20-30s; Honey raise awareness and financial support to benWilmington.

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Anthony Lawson and will run from July 9 through a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just Put on your best luau attire or favorite casual returned home, drunk from a Saturday night island wear, and enjoy island sounds of steel 26 at Red Barn Studio Theatre off 3rd Street. party.

Martha announces, amidst general prodrums playing and music by Island Time Band, Roles are available for Martha, George, Nick, and fanity, that she has invited a young couple—an a Jimmy Buffett-cover band. Bring your petHoney. No prepared material required. opportunistic new professor at the college and related questions for our “Ask the Vet” booth. his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by Bid on a many of the wonderful silent and live for a nightcap. When they arrive the chaauction items. Enjoy authentic Hawaiian Hula rade begins. performance dancing, as well as authentic cultural aging host, becoming more and more cynical and RANEY Polynesian fire dancing! Banks Channel Pub & less in touch with the real world. A new employee TheatreNOW presents Clyde Edgerton’s RANEY Grille, 530 Causeway Drive is hired and begins to shake things up in the office as a dinner theater show through June 14. Edg5TH WARM RAISE THE ROOF GALA and inside Percy’s heart.

This comedy approprierton’s novel has been adapted for the stage by 6/19, 7pm: 5th Annual Raise the Roof Gala and ately stars some of the city’s own local comediJohn Justice and showcases some of WilmingAuction at The Terraces at Sir Tyler in Wilmingans. Sticking true to the premise we have musical ton’s finest performers. Don’t miss this classic ton, NC, is a chance to wear elegant island wear guests Emma Nelson and Evan Baker The play is Southern story of family, music, and forgiveness. for an evening of dinner, drinks, music, and live going up on a late night slot (show at 10pm) on Not for children. Ticket includes a 3-course Southand silent auctions. Proceeds benefit Wilmington 5/29-30, 9:30pm. Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St. ern comfort food-inspired meal with choice of Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM) to help make entree. Look for information on two special perSINGIN IN THE RAIN homes safer for elderly, disabled, and low-infomances with a pre-show presentation by author, Opera House presents “Singin In the Rain,” May come homeowners. Terraces on Sir Tyler Drive, Clyde Edgerton, art auction and more with portion 21-31; Thursday to Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday 1826 Sir Tyler Dr. of proceeds to benefit the Wilmington Arts Counat 3pm, Thalian Hall, 310 Chesnut Street. Tickets: cil. May 8-June 14, 2015. Shows Friday and Sat910-632-2285. 1920’s Hollywood is the setting urday nights at 7pm. Sundays (beginning 5/24) at for this zany, light hearted romantic comedy about 3pm. Directed by Justin Smith. Starring Kendra the early days of sound film, when many a movie Goehring-Garrett and Zach Hanner. TheatreNOW, studio found itself scrambling to salvage the ca19 S. 10th Street reer of its chipmunk-voiced silent picture star.

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FLORA AND FAUNA 5/29-31, 8pm; 5pm matinees, Sun.: In “Flora & Fauna” a shut-in who obsesses over plants is coaxed from his shell by a live-in caretaker. In the process he reveals shocking truths about himself and the universe around us. Tickets: $10. Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St. MARY POPPINS Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins—a musical based on the stories of P. L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs and Additional Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Wed, 6/10-Sun., 6/14; Fri., 6/19-Sun., 6/21; Fri., 6/26-Sun., 6/28. Young Jane and Michael Banks have sent many a nanny packing before the practically perfect Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep and turns their family’s world upside down. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “anything can happen if you let it.” Broadway music: “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds,” and more. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL The story of Billie Holiday by Lanie Robertson, June 11-28, Red Barn, 1122 S 3rd Street. Tickets $25 E-tix or call 910-341-7860. Shows run Thurs to Sat at 7:30pm Sunday at 3pm The time is 1959.

The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s

CHOOSE YOUR OWN IPAD ADVENTURE 6/15, 1:30pm: When it comes to creative endeavors, kids almost always have the best ideas. In this session, students learn the basics of performance (physical, vocal and facial expression) and conceive an original concept for a short video project then actually shoot the video, edit and score their piece using the iPad! No equipment necessary. Instructor: Zach Hanner. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street

PAGE TO STAGE 6/24, 6:30pm: Page to Stage Unlimited is an organization comprised of writers, actors and producers dedicated to producing and sharing original, locally-written works with the greater Wilmington community. In association with CAM, a series of readings featuring a mix of comedy and drama written and performed by Page to Stage’s more than forty local members will happen the last Wednesday of each month. The public is encouraged to attend to enjoy, ask questions and give feedback in a nurturing environment to Page to Stage. For April their mix of original pieces will feature three short monologues: “How We Are Rich” and “Wing Man” by Ron Hasson, “Gardener” by Craig Kittner, “Smile” a One-Act play by Brad Field, “Prodigal Son” a short film screenplay (performed live) by Irene Muccia-Slater, a brief scene from their upcoming full production “Flora and Fauna written by Craig Kittner, performed by the cast and Original Poetry by Andrea Young. CAM, 3201 South 17th Street

comedy DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Ongoing schedule: Mon, Comedy Bingo and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10-$15; Sun, closed. • 11:45pm: Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk Show, taped every 1st and 3rd Saturday night at midnight in the Dead Crow Comedy Room, Late Fear is a hilarious and fun showcase for Wilmington’s creative talent and small business. • 5/2930: Nick Turner has been featured on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Funny as Hell,” and “John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show.” He will perform at 8pm. and 10:30pm. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front Street.

COMEDY AT CALICO Wed., 9pm: Comedy Showcase at The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St., in downtown Wilmington.

Come see some of the funniest guys in the region and potentially win cash prizes. An open mic show with a different headliner every week! Hosted by Reid Clark.

music/concerts ILM SYMPHONIC WINDS CONCERT 5/31, 7pm: The Wilmington Symphonic Winds is a professional level concert band playing the world’s greatest wind band literature. Members hail from the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, Long Bay Symphony Orchestra, The United States Marine Band, Myrtle Beach and Brunswick Concert Bands and area professional musicians. 65-member ensemble is under the baton of Dr. John LaCognata. American Overture for Band – Joseph Wilcox Jenkins Canzona – Peter Menninv Lincolnshire Posy – Percy Graingerv Arabesque – Samuel Hazo Variations on a Korean Folk Song – John Barnes Chance Abram’s Pursuit – David Holsinger The Stars and Stripes Forever – J.P. Sousa This concert continues the inaugural concert season. Adults $10; students with ID, $6; adults, ages 65+, $6. Kenan Auditorium (UNCW), 601 S. College Rd. SINGLETON PIANO TRIO 5/31, 3pm: Singleton Piano Trio. Philip Singletonviolin, Eddie Singleton-cello, Lynn Singleton-piano.

Music by Beethoven, Donizetti and Dvorak. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 North 16th Street.

ILM SACRED HARP SINGERS 5/31, 1:30pm: ILM Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music. This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. Surviving as a living tradition in parts of the South, notably Georgia and Alabama, Sacred Harp music has been discovered by new generations of singers who have spread the heritage across North America and to Australia and Europe. The music is loud, vigorous and intense.

No previous experience is necessary. Learn more about Sacred Harp singing at fasola.org and this singing at http://bit.ly/WilmNCSacredHarp. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING 6/6, 8pm: Popular Elvis impersonator James Haas will be performing at the Wilmington Moose Lodge at 4610 Carolina Beach Rd (between Echo Farms and Wal-mart) on June 6th from 8 pm until 11 pm. Tickets are $10 for singles, $15 for cou-

ples in advance and $20 for singles and $25 for couples at the door. Limited seating is available so get your tickets now. Cash bar. No alcohol is to be consumed outside the building. Covered smoking area available outside. Wilmington Moose Lodge, 4610 Carolina Beach Rd. PORT CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL 6/7, 5pm: Chamber music by Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn performed by the Camerata Philadelphia. Frank H. Kenan Chapel in Landfall. 6/9, 7:30pm: Music by the Camerata Philadelphia (violin, viola, cello, piano, clarinet and voice) by Schumann and Brahms. Windermere Presbyterian Church, 104 Windemere Road PORT CITY ANTI FEST 2015 6/12-14: 3-day music festival in Wilmington, North Carolina, at Scrap Iron Bicycle Gallery, The Juggling Gypsy and 42nd St. Tavern. Day of: $10 per show / $25 3 day pass Advance Sales: $8 per show / $20 3 day pass Tickets available in advance, online via etix.com Advance tickets can be found at etix.com.

SWEET ADELINES MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 6/15, 6:30pm: “Port City A Cappella”, formerly the Azalea Coast Chorus of Sweet Adelines Int., will have an “Open House” Membership Drive at The Masonboro Baptist Church. Ladies, do you need a night out? Have a love for singing and Fellowship? Find all about singing in the barbershop tradition. No experience necessary. Ramona Barr @ 910-791-3846. 1501 Beasley Rd.

dance WEST COAST SWING AND ZOUK Xtine is a professional Brazilian Zouk Instructor based in Seattle. To find out more information about Xtine please visit our website www. babsmcdance.com or check out one of her videos on YouTube. Class Schedule: Wed., 5/27, 6-7:30pm. West Coast Swing Fundamentals, timing, connection, and beginning patternwork.

7:30-9pm: West Coast Swing and Zouk Fusion, blending Zouk and basic swing footwork patterns and body movemen. • Thurs., 6/28, 6-7:30pm: Zouk Fundamentals, timing, connecting, and beginning patternwork of Brazilian Zouk. • 7:309pm: Zouk Flow and Patternwork, building Zouk vocabulary and basic flow and musicality of the dance. $25 for 1.5hrs. $45 for 3hrs. $65 for 4.5hrs. $80 for 6hrs. Babs McDance, 6782 Market St. EVERY CREATURE GREAT AND SMALL 6/7, 3pm: This showcase will feature performances by Dance Element students, The Element Productions Company dancers, Dance Element teachers, and the Company “T” Tappers adult ensemble. The soundtrack of beloved musical selections, gorgeous professional costumes, and a variety of artistry exhibiting many different styles of dance, will ensure that Every Creature Great & Small delights audience members of all ages.

One performance is scheduled for Sunday, June 7th at 3:00 pm in the beautiful Minnie Evans Performing Arts Center at Ashley High School, 555 Halyburton Memorial Parkway. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $10 for children and are available by calling The Dance Element , 910-685-3787, or can be purchased at the door. www.thedanceelement. com. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children; purchased at the door.

AZALEA COAST USA DANCE 6/14, 6:30pm: Join us next month, June 14th, for an evening of social ballroom dance and a group dance lesson in Night Club Two Step at the New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC. from 6:45 to 7:30PM. No

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partner necessary for the lesson. Open dancing to our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music from 7:30 to 10:00PM. Admission $10 members, $12 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. Contact 910-799-1694 or e-mail usadance@csandes.com. New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. ELKS CLUB DANCE SOCIAL 6/19, 7:30pm: Come Dance with us at the Elks Club. DJ and singer Tony LaFalce has more than 4000 songs and will gladly play your requests for all kinds of music: Ballroom, Latin, Shag, Nightclub, Country, Rock and Roll, Line dancing. For more info, call Tim Gugan, 371-5368. S17 member couples, $20 guest couples. Elks Club, 5102 Oleander Dr. IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www. walshkelleyschool.com.

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.

Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

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

art/exhibits FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA Eight NC artists will come together for an exhibition at Acme Art Studios from 5/22-6/19. An eclectic collection of talent, feat. recent works from artists spanning the state. Included are large-scale drawings and paintings of Pam Toll and surrealistic work of Mark Carter; Theresa Reuter’s equestrian action paintings; Gayle Tustin’s fantastic assemblages, ceramics and constructions; paintings of Raed Al-Rawi’s floating worlds between NC and Iraq; Eric Lawing’s stunning lifecycles of the forest in graphite; William Fridrich’s satirical work and homage to Joseph Cornell boxes; and Dick Roberts’ serious abstract paintings. “It is truly a rich and promising tapestry of contemporary art,” promises Dick Robert’s, resident artist at Acme Studios and exhibition’s host.

An reception on Friday, May 22, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, will open the show. Call 910-232-0027 to confirm hours for viewing thru June 19. Acme Art Studios, 711 N 5th Ave. MEET THE ARTIST WINE TASTING 5/28, 5:30pm: Complimentary wine tasting and hors d’oeurvres will be served at Giorgio’s for the opening of Kenny Barnes latest portraits, showcased at the restaurant. Barnes has become highly recognized for his artistic photographic and oil paintings. He specializes in creating images of children, families, corporate executives, and adults. Meet Kenny and view his work! Giorgio’s Italian Restaurant, 5226 S College Rd. ANN HAIR Spectrum Gallery at the Forum, presents their May Artist in Residence, Ann Hair. Her original impressionistic paintings will be on display. This ex-

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hibit is free and open to the public. Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 11-5 and Thursdays 11-8. Live music is performed from 6-8 pm on Thursdays.

Specturum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd. CALL TO ARTISTS Leland Cultural Arts Center is holding their first annual Call to Artists for the remainder of 2015.

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

Submission deadline: May 31. Artist notification: June 19. E-mail lcac@townofleland.com. 1212 Magnolia Village Way. IT’S A SHORE THING 6/4, all day: Spectrum Gallery at the Forum, presents “It’s a Shore Thing”, May featured artist, Ann Hair’s exhibit of original impressionistic paintings.

This is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am-5pm. Thursdays, 11am8pm. Live music every Thursday, 6-8pm. Spectrum Gallery, 1125 J Military Cutoff Rd. JILLIAN BOIVIN 6/4-30: Jillian Boivin will exhibit her unique style of combining aboriginal dot paintings with the construction design of molas, using reverse applique of fabrics to create the picture. Aboriginal Dot paintings typical use acrylics with a series of small raised dots on a flat surface to create a highly textured image. Her images include underwater creatures and, more recently, geometric designs that look like fabulous quilts. Artful Living Group will exhibit her latest work throughout the month of June and hold an opening reception June 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm the the upstairs gallery. 112 Cape Fear Blvd.

CHRISTOPHER REID EXHIBIT Jazzcars Gallery will be exhibiting the works of artist Christopher Reid. Over 100 artworks will be for sale. A portion of Reid’s sales will go to Habitat For Humanity. Come view the art, meet the artist, help us celebrate our new gallery space, and contribute to a great cause. jazzmo959@yahoo.com or visit www.jazzcarsgallery.com. http://reidsart. com. Jazzcars Gallery, 2144 Wrightsville Ave. ILLUMINATION Illumination features the work of North Carolinian painter Catherine C. Martin. Catherine C. Martin approaches traditional subject matters, such as landscape and architecture, with unconventional techniques. Beginning each work by priming her canvas in an intense red, Martin then sketches her forms in purple. The dark outline of her forms, along with the hot accents of the under-painting, define the vibrant and intense style for which she is known. Illumination will remain on view until June 20, 2015. Now celebrating 30 years, New Elements Gallery is located at 201 Princess Street, the corner of 2nd and Princess, in historic downtown Wilmington. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11AM until 6PM or by appointment.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Night is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an afterhours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2014.

Rhonda Bellamy, 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Ste 101. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org

museums/exhibits RAPTOR DAY 6/6, 10am: Join us at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington for Raptor Day! The Cape Fear Raptor Center will be on site with LIVE raptors educating both children and adults on the importance of environment preservation and animal rescue. The Children’s Museum of ILM, 116 Orange Street SUMMER POP-UP: HURRICANES Summer Pop-up! Hurricanes, 6/15-19, 10am2pm. Experiment with the power of wind! Examine the path of Hurricane Sandy with a digital globe, test extraordinary air movements with an anemometer, and experiment with tornado tubes.

Cape Fear Museum, 910-798-4370. Hours: TuesSat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum SUMMER POP-UPS Prehistoric Wilmington, 6/22-27, 11am and 2:30pm. Travel back in time to prehistoric Wilmington! Meet our giant ground sloth and examine his teeth, explore prehistoric creatures who lived in this region, and find out how big they were. • 6/29-7/2, 11am and 2:30pm. Take a virtual journey to the moon using our digital planetarium!

Witness the moon landing, explore lunar features up close, and rotate through our moon dance as you explore Earth’s closest celestial body. Cape Fear Museum, 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Opening 5/15: Reflections in Black and White Exhibit: Free for members or with general admission Reflections in Black and White will highlight Cape Fear Museum’s large collection of photographs. The exhibit will feature a selection of informal black and white photographs taken by black and white Wilmingtonians after World War II, before the Civil Rights movement helped end legalized segregation. Visitors will have a chance to compare black and white experiences and think about what people’s lives were like in the region during the latter part of the Jim Crow era. • Make It Work, through 9/13/15: Encourages visitors to explore the six types of universal simple machines to learn how they make work easier. • Fort Fisher: 150 Years, through 7/13/15: Includes hundreds of artifacts that document the history of Fort Fisher and its changing role in the community. View a selection of objects and images that shed light on the past 150 years. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Sky Quest, 5/31, 1:30pm: Come discover the exciting world of astronomy in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium as we take a virtual journey to explore our solar system and beyond.

• Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum fea-

tures the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

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

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org.

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

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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. www. capefearserpentarium.com.

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

503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Matter of Reverence: For over 40 years, Hiroshi Sueyoshi (Japanese, b. 1946) has worked in the medium of clay. This exhibition explores the evolution of his art and philosophy as well as his major influences including Isamu Noguchi, Peter Voulkos and Ruth Duckworth. Featuring work from CAM’s permanent collection as well as loans from private and public collections including the Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC, the Mint Museum, Charlotte, NC and the Asheville Art Museum, Asheville, NC. Free for members.

• Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Claude Howell (March 17, 1915 – February 3, 1997). ClaudeLIVE focuses on the life and work of one of North Carolina’s most notable artists.

Howell holds an established place in the vanguard of North Carolina art. A brilliant colorist and meticulous draftsman, he is best known for his intimate examination of the southern coast: the quality of light and life of its people. For over fifty years, Howell kept journals chronicling his daily life in Wilmington and his international travels through twenty-three countries. He wrote brilliant radio commentaries inspired by his journal entries which were produced by WHQR Public Radio.

Additionally, he established the art department of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and was teacher, mentor, arts activist and philanthropic leader, using his great energy and will for the betterment of the arts in North Carolina.

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members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation 7TH ANNUAL WILMA DASH 5/28, 6pm: Join over 800 women for the WILMA Dash, Wilmington’s one and only all-female 5k run/walk and Health Fest afterparty, featuring interactive health booths, live workouts, healthy and delicious food and more! This year, we kick off the Dash with the Cape Fear Roller Girls! The run benefits Pretty in Pink. Also accepting donations of gently used athletic shoes for One Step Beyond, an organization providing sport shoes for children in need in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. The WILMA Dash is for all levels, from serious runners to first-timers! Team discounts available! Coastline Conference and Event Center, 501 Nutt Street COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT 5/29, 11am: You’re invited to a free community shred event joined by Live Oak Bank. Shredding is open to the public and will be done onsite. Trolley Stop hot dogs, Kohl’s Frozen Custard and Momma Rocks dessert truck will also be available for purchase. Come out and Spring clean! Park Sterling Bank, 3701 Shipyard Blvd BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT 5/31, 10am: Due to the impending weather and considering the safety of our volunteers and donors, the Brigade Boys & Girls Club has decided to postpone the 9th Annual Bocce Ball Tournament originally scheduled for Saturday, May 9.

The tournament will now take place on Sunday, May 31st at Dig & Dive with the same flight times (10am and 2pm). Registration has re-opened and can be found on-line at www.brigadebgc.org/bocce. $60 per team and includes a tournament t-shirt and player goodie bag.Event consists of teams of two competing in one of two flights, 10am or 2pm.

In its eight years, the tournament has raised over $45,000 for the Brigade Boys & Girls Club, helping to support after-school and summer programs.

Angie Hill at 910-392-0747. Dig and Dive, 3525

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Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for ages 8 - 80. Cost is $50

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WILMA magazine will be holding their seventh annual all-female 5k run and walk on May 28, to benefit Pretty in Pink. There will be a Health Fest afterparty at the Coastline Convention and Event Center; businesses will have booths set up, live workouts will take place, and nutritious food will be on hand. To register for the Dash, folks can go online to www.wilmaontheweb.com; cost is $45. For teams of 10 or more, each team member receives $5 off the individual price. Team captains should contact Michelle@its-go-time.com. plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2016. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann SUNSET ON THE CAPE FEAR 6/5, 6pm: Wilmington West Rotary Club is hosting the 5th Annual Sunset on the Cape Fear, a fundraiser for various non-profits and scholarship funds for UNCW and CFCC students. The event will feature fabulous food, beer and wine, live music, games, and both a live and silent auction, among the beautiful backdrop of the Cape Fear river at sunset. Wilmington Marine Center, 3410 River Road FUTURE GENERATIONS TOURNY 6/13, 8am: First Tee of the Cape Fear Region impacts the lives of over 3000 children between the ages of 7 and 17. Our youth participants are involved in a character development program through the game of golf while learning The First Tee 9 Core Values and 9 healthy Habits. This is accomplished with staff and assistance from more than 50 volunteers. With your support this year, we can help and provide services to more children! Your donation or item will provide the funding to support and expand The First Tee youth opportunities and programs. Sponsorship is tax deductible (tax ID: 27-0106935). W9 available upon request. Individual player spots, tee signs or team spots. Porters Neck Country Club, 8403 Vintage Club Circle

FAMILY MOVIES 6/17, 24, 3pm: Cool off with free family movies on Wednesday afternoons at Northeast Library this summer! Weekly films rated G and PG are scheduled from June 17 to August 5. For titles, ratings, and length of films check the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org, or call 910-798-6373. No registration is needed for these free film screenings. You may bring light snacks and covered drinks to enjoy during the movies, and a blanket or towel in case you want to settle down and watch on the floor. posted by Dorothy Hodder dhodder@nhcgov.com 910-798-6323. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road

ALICE’S PRETEND TEA PARTY 5/30, 10:30am: This pretend tea party is for kids ages 4 to 8. NHC Library is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the classic by Lewis Carroll. Stories and games are included in this free event, and registration is not required. Anna Connelly: aconnelly@nhcgov. com / 910-798-6372. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. AN EVENING WITH ALTHEA 6/18, 6pm: Premiere of the critically acclaimed historical retrospective of the tennis career of world champion, Althea Gibson, Thursday June 18, 2015. Reception 6 to 7 pm, Thalian Hall Ballroom. Screening Thalian Hall - 7:15 pm; Fundraising Reception and Screening- $85; General Admission – Screening only - $10. Tickets available through Thalian Box Office 910 632 2285 or www. thalianhall.org . Tennis Attire Encouraged! Proceeds to benefit the One Love Tennis program of the Lenny Simpson Tennis and Education Fund, a 501©3. www.one-love-tennis.org. Screening only tickets are $10. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. FILM CLUB 6/4, 4pm: Film Club is a monthly library program where kids learn how to make their own movies!

Participants work with each other and director Mr. Scooter to create a short film at a series of three lively, interactive sessions. As the group creates a story on film, kids are also developing narrative skills and learning about the parts of a story, which helps them engage with literature when

they read. They’re also practicing negotiating and group decision making. Film Club is free for kids ages 10 to 15. Participants must attend three sessions scheduled on 6/4, 11 and 18, and must preregister, using the online calendar at www.nhcgov. com, or by calling 910-798-6393, or Mr. Scooter at shayes@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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Campers will learn different aspects of the game with emphasis being placed on fundamentals and personal fitness development.

Campers will learn new drills to improve their overall skill level in an enjoyable, energetic, and positive camp atmosphere. Campers will be divided into groups according to age and ability to ensure appropriate level of instruction. Admission: $115 WB Residents, $140 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive.

YOUTH ART CAMP Youth Art Camp, for ages 7 & up, explores a variety of crafting & art techniques including composition, design and color concepts. Students will get hands on experience in painting, bead making, mosaic glasswork, wirework, wire bending, wrapping, crimping, stringing, and much more! Admission: $150 WB Residents, $185 Non-Residents.

Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive KIDS COOKING CAMP For boys and girls ages 8 - 10. Does your child love to cook? Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation has stirred up something just for them, a FUN hands-on youth cooking camp! This program aims to teach kids creative and simple recipes that will encourage healthy living and good nutritional choices. It can help build self-esteem, team building, and even motivate them to cook for you! Admission: $150 Wb Residents, $180 Non-Residents. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive FAMILY SCIENCE SATURDAY: MAKE IT WORK Family Science Saturday: Make It Work, Sat., 6/13, 10am, PreK; 11am and noon, ages 5-14.

Free for members or with general admission. Experience how mechanical advantage makes work easier as you create and use simple machines.

Take a guided tour of our Make it Work exhibit to see how simple machines have been used in the maritime industry. Parental participation required. Cape Fear Museum, 910-798-4370.

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The kids are almost out of school, but it doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. The New Hanover County Library will have a summer reading club from June 13 to August 8, with the theme: “Every Hero Has a Story.” Kids will be able to create their own superhero masks at the crafts program on June 16 at 10 a.m. Readers of all ages are welcome to join online at www.nhclibrary.org or at any library. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com. cial summer storytime on Monday afternoons, June 15 to August 3. Together you’ll enjoy a book, plus a craft and other activities inspired by the book. It’s free fun for preschoolers, and you don’t need to preregister. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. CLAPPING GAMES 6/16, all day: Take a technology break for some fun and simple hand-clapping games, a traditional playground activity for many generations of school-age children. This free program is scheduled on Tuesdays mornings at Main Library during summer vacation. Clapping games and the songs and rhymes that go along with them help develop rhythm, coordination, and memory skills.

While you’re learning some clapping games at the library, please feel free to share similar games you know with the group. NHC Library programs are free and open to the public, and no reservations are needed for Kids’ Clapping Games. For more information about children’s programs at NHC Library, please call the Main Library Children’s Room at 910-798-6303 or check the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. 201 Chestnut St.

23 - Manufacture Pool Noodle Light Sabers! June 30: Shoot a Super Villain Movie and pose for Super Villain Mugshots! Costume is required today.

July 14: Prepare PVC Pipe Water Obstacle! July 21: Ready the Water Blobs! July 28: Stockpile Sponge Bombs! Aug 4: Final Super Villain Mission Briefing! We’ll put your Super Villain skills to the test at the 2nd Annual Superhero Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Myrtle Grove. Super Villains will lurk along the course to hurl water balloons at kid Superheroes! Youth Services Librarian Scooter Hayes shayes@nhcgov.com 910-7986393. New Hanover County Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

is “Every Hero Has a Story,” and the grand finale will be the Second Annual Superhero Fun Run on August 8 at Myrtle Grove Library. Elementary school age kids can bring superhero stories to life and get in shape for Superhero Fun Run at these weekly programs at Carolina Beach Library. No preregistration is needed for these free programs.

June 15 - Superhero Boot Camp! June 22 - Star in a Superhero Movie! June 29 - Vaporize a Villain!

July 13 - Attack of the Bubbles & Balloon Bombs!

July 20- Superhero Water Wars! July 27 - Star Wars Dodgeball! Use the Force on film! Contact: Youth Services Librarian Scooter Hayes shayes@ nhcgov.com 798-6393.

MAKE YOUR OWN SUPERHERO MASK 6/17, 10am: Summer Reading Club is going on from June 13 to August 8 at New Hanover County Public Library, and the theme is ‘Every Hero Has a Story”! Kids can create their own superhero masks at this crafts program, and then run through a superhero training course in the next room. These programs are free, but please preregister for the crafts session on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. Readers of all ages are invited to join Summer Reading Club online at www.nhclibrary.org or at any New Hanover County Public Library.

Contact Children’s Librarian Julie Criser, jcriser@ nhcgov.com / 910-798-6303. 201 Chestnut St.

FIRE-FIGHTING HEROES 6/22, 11am: Kids have a chance to meet local heroes from the City of Wilmington’s Fire Department at this free library program. They’ll read a book, show some of their fire fighting gear, and talk about fire safety at home and in the community. No registration is needed for this free program. Readers of all ages are invited to join Summer Reading Club, which going on from June 13 to August 8. This year’s theme is ‘Every Hero Has a Story,” and many superhero events are planned.

Join online at www.nhclibrary.org or at any New Hanover County Public Library. Contact Children’s Librarian Julie Criser, jcriser@nhcgov.com/910798-6303. 201 Chestnut St.

KIDS NIGHT OUT 6/19, 6:30pm: Kids Night Out features activities in arts and crafts, XBox 360, games, Lego table, computer room, Bingo, sports activities, movie, refreshments, and more. Appropriate for ages 7-13; free. Maides Park, 1101 Manly

PRESCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE 6/22, 10:30am: Play, learn, and explore math and science with your child at at a public library storytime at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park Pavilion! Kids, ages 3 to 6 and their parents will learn together through interactive stories, handson experiments, and exploration stations. This free program requires preregistration by calling 910-798-6365. Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Avenue, and NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

SUPERHERO TRAINING 6/15, 22, 10am: The theme for Summer Reading Club 2015 at New Hanover County Public Library

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K-9 HEROES 6/22, 25, 3:30pm: Kids have a chance to meet local heroes from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit at this free library program. They’ll bring a real live police dog, and explain and demonstrate how specially trained canine officers help keep us safe in our community.

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Readers of all ages are invited to join Summer Reading Club, which going on from June 13 to August 8. This year’s theme is ‘Every Hero Has a Story,” and many superhero events are planned.

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SING-A-LONG WITH MISS JULIE 6/25, 11am: Children’s Librarian and longtime choir member Julie Criser will lead a weekly Singalong at Main Library on Thursday mornings this summer, using traditional tunes and rhymes. Miss Julie explains that music slows language down, making it easier for children to hear the different sounds that make up individual words. Songs can also introduce new words and lead to lots of interesting conversations about words and meaning. Free and open to the public; no reservations needed. 910-798-6303 or check the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org. 201 Chestnut St. THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open att 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW

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lectures/readings GOING GREEN BOOK CLUB 6/2, 6pm: Environmental book club meets to discuss “Tom’s River,” by Dan Fagin. Books available at Old Books on Front St at discount to book club members. 249 N. Front St. WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE 6/7, 1pm: Bellamy Mansion Museum Environmental Awareness will focus on water, a critical aspect of the environment in the Cape Fear area.

Cooperation with local environment groups, this community event is meant to increase public knowledge of water-related issues. Learn about critical issues relating to water , energy and air quality, conservation, and the health of local rivers and water ways. Discuss future plans to drilling of a new well at the Bellamy to reduce reliance on public water and to highlight the importance of water. For any information please contact the Bellamy Mansion Museum at 910-251-3700 or info@bellamymansion.org. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market Street GALLERY TALK Reflections in Black and White Gallery Talk and Exhibit Viewing, Sun., 6/7, 2pm. Free. Museum historian Jan Davidson tells behind-the-scenes stories of what she found while researching and curating the museum’s newest exhibit. Cape Fear Museum, 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum

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BLOOMSDAY! 6/16, all day: The Annual celebration of James Joyce’s Masterwork. Tuesday June 16, 2014 Marathon Reading 10AM– 8PM Join us for an international celebration of James Joyce’s Ulysses Featuring Irish Hot Dogs from The Scoop & Guin-

ness Cake from the Celtic Cat Bakery To sign up to read call 910-76-BOOKS. Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St. LINKED IN FOR HUMAN RESOURCES 6/16, 11:30am: Mr. Robert Pious is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member at UNCW and an Instructor in Human Resources Development at Cape Fear Community College. Mr. Pious currently applies his experience to help others with career strategies and job searches, including use of LinkedIn Network; provides leadership development training to external clients in the Wilmington area. Registration for this event will open on Mon., 6/1, at 8am and will close on Fri, 6/12, at 5pm at lcfhra.shrm.org. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Lower Cape Fear Human Resource Association. Hampton Inn, 2320 S. 17th St. JOEL BOURNE 6/18, 7pm: In “The End of Plenty, the Race to Feed a Crowded World,” National Geographic contributor Joel K. Bourne Jr. takes readers on a journey from his family farm to international agricultural hotspots where a tightening global grain supply spurs riots and revolutions. Bourne makes clear the possibility of a Mathusian catastrophe.

Part history, part reportage, part advocacy, it’s an urgent wakeup call for anyone concerned about our planet and its people. Bourne Jr. graduated with a BS in agronomy from NC State. A contributing writer for National Geographic, he has written for Audobon, Science, and Outside, among others. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. FAR OUT FAMILY ADVENTURE RACE 6/20, 9am: The mission of F.A.R. Out is to encourage families to build teamwork, communication, physical fitness and respect of the environment, all while having fun! Family teams of two or three will navigate trail running, mountain biking, optional kayaking and two out of four possible team challenges.Towing Division (4 yrs old and under) through Teen Division options available, so this race is for all families! $30/adult for Towing Division. Brunswick Nature Park, 2601 River Road SCOTT MCCORMICK 6/23, 3pm: Scott McCormick is the author of the comic book-style chapter book series Mr. Pants, featuring the adventures of a trio of seriously clever cats. He will entertain his fans with a book reading and interactive storytelling at Myrtle Grove Library on June 23. Mr. Pants books are intended for young readers in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, and will appeal to fans of Bad Kitty, Wimpy Kid, Fly Guy, and Squish! Two installments have been published, and a third will be released this fall. No preregistration is needed for this free children’s author program. Contact: Youth Services Librarian Scooter Hayes shayes@nhcgov.com 910-798-6393. Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd INTERMEDIATE TAI CHI 6/1, 11:30am: Reduce stress, improve balance, reduce pain, improve mood and outlook, strengthen immunity with tai chi. Instructor Kathy Yakimovich is certified by Tai Chi for Health & the Tai Chi Arthritis Foundation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes that will stay on your feet (no flip flops). Mondays, May 4 - June 29 (no class May 25, Memorial Day) 11:30 - 12:15 $35 for 8 week session. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N

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

anything. • Tues., 2pm: Paint with watercolors— Learn how to work from a photo or imagination, create light and shadow, vibrant color layering, washes, splashes, sponging and masking.

• Dreamdoodle Drawing: Wed., 10am. Method called Zentangles is meditative and produces amazing drawings for beginners and experienced artists alike. Work with ultra-fine Sharpies creating designs and patterns that flow into beautiful compositions. • Thurs, 10am: play draw. Four really fun projects using pencil, charcoal, pen and ink and oil pastels, create amazing drawings! • Fri., 10am: Painting w/acrylics. For beginning or experienced students. Supply list is available.

Maximum 4 students. Individual guidance. Sun Room, 6905 Southern Exposure HOLY HORMONES 6/2, 6:15pm: Hormones tell our bodies how to function, but they can easily be thrown off-kilter by many of the lifestyle choices we make each day. Elite Chiropractic, 1319 Military Cut Off Rd, Ste LL TUTOR TRAININGS 6/3, 5:30pm: Spring 2015 brings plenty of opportunities to volunteer as a tutor at Cape Fear Literacy Council. The process is simple to become a ProLiteracy-certified tutor with our organization. Tutor Trainings are three 3-hour classes that are taught over a 1-2-week period. Trainings include techniques and content for working with adult learners. Tutor trainees must attend all sessions before being matched with a student. Tutors in the Adult Literacy (AL) program are asked to make a minimum 6-month commitment to tutoring their student and the student-tutor pair must meet twice a week for at least 1.5 hours each time. Tutors in the English as a Second Language

(ESL) program are asked to make a minimum 10week commitment to tutoring their student and the student-tutor pair must meet at least once a week for 1.5 hours. Must attend CFLC 101. Tutor candidates encouraged (but not rqd) to take a free 2-hour orientation to the Cape Fear Literacy Council in which we describe who we serve and how we do it. The next two CFLC 101 Orientation is Wed. 6/3, 5:30-7:30pm, at Cape Fear Literacy Council, 1012 South 17th St. After attending CFLC 101, Tutor Candidates are trained as either AL or ESL Tutors. To become a certified AL tutor a volunteer must attend 9 hours of training plus complete a prelim component to gain the basic skills needed to help an AL student succeed. The AL Tutor Training includes techniques and content for working with adult learners. Focus is on strategies for teaching alphabetics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Workshop material fees are $20 if you will be volunteering at CFLC or $50 if you are getting certified for another organization.

DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS CLASS 6/4, 11am: Even when the rain stops, droughttolerant plants prove that the show must go on.

They survive dry conditions while adding distinctive color and texture to your garden. A host of drought tolerant plants, including many herbs, are wonderfully fragrant. They attract butterflies and bees yet due to their strong fragrance, they are unattractive to deer. Sandra Brown, PCE Master Gardener Volunteer will speak on these plants Thursday, June 4, at 11am at the Hampstead Branch Library. Sandra is member of the PCMGV Speaker’s Bureau and noted plant expert. The seminar is free and open to the public. Hampstead Library, 75 Library Dr.

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

Builds on the Museum School’s earlier Memory and Metaphor. Instructor: Margo Williams. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street.

DETOX TO RETOX 6/7, 11am: We had so much fun last year at Lighthouse Beer & Wine that we decided to join forces with them again to offer a series of yoga classes that you’ll never forget! Beginning this May 3rd, once a month, join us in the beer garden for an hour long detox inspired yoga class fit for

all levels! A complimentary beer or wine beverage will be provided by Lighthouse Beer & Wine after practice. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Waves to Water. $15. BYOM: Bring your own mat I.D. rqd. Lighthouse Beer and Wine, 220 Causeway Drive DIGITAL PRINTING PROCEESES: TRANSFERS 6/13, noon: $45/$40 CAM member, plus $20 supply fee paid to instructor on day of workshop $50/$45 CAM member after 6/8. This is a digital printing process that uses an Epson professional printer (Instructor provides). Students bring high resolution digital images they wish to print. Images are printed on DASS transfer film then transferred to a flat surface. Instructor: Kristen Crouch.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. TAKING CARE OF YOUR PET 6/15, 2pm: Kids have a chance to meet local hero Officer Jodi Kerwin and her own personal pet at this free library program. Officer Kerwin will talk about pet care at home, and about how New Hanover County Animal Control helps keep animals safe in our community. No registration is needed for this free program. Readers of all ages are invited to join Summer Reading Club, which going on from June 13 to August 8. This year’s theme is ‘Every Hero Has a Story,” and many superhero events are planned. Join online at www.nhclibrary. org or at any New Hanover County Public Library.

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HOMESCHOOL BEGINNING FENCING Cape Fear Fencing Association 8 week beginning fencing class for homeschool students starts April 1st at 1:00 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Wednesdays. All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for ages 8 - 18. Cost is $40 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2015. Taught by Internationally accredited instructor. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann ZUMBA W/LYNN MOLINA Mon/Wed/Fri, 6:30pm; Sat, 10:00am: Come dance with me and my Zumbies! Join Licensed Zumba® Instructor, Lynn Molina! Bring water and a smile and shake it with us!! $7 Drop in rate. www.lynnmolina.zumba.com Danceworks, 4209 Oleander Drive.

clubs/notices USS NC BATTLESHIP ASSOC. REUNION

5/27, 29, 10am: The crew of the Battleship NC and their families return for their annual reunion.

Reunion activities open only to those registered for the events. However, the public is cordially invited to attend the Battleship crew’s annual memorial service on Saturday, May 30 at 10am on the Battleship’s fantail (back deck). museum@ battleshipnc.com or 910-251-5797. Battleship Park, 1 Battleship Rd NE GIRL SCOUT ALUMNAE OF NC The Girl Scout Alumnae of Southeastern North Carolina will hold our next meeting on Sunday May 31 at the New Hanover County Arboretum.

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6/3: SALT & PEPPER STIR FRY Wanna learn how to turn delicious goods from the Poplar Grove Plantation Farmers’ Market into a nutritious dinner? Head over to The Seasoned Gourmet to purchase a Cape Fear Food and Wine Club membership ($5) and let owner Susan Boyles show you how to cook up the best salt and pepper stir fry ($40). You’ll work with snow peas, bok choi, radishes, squash, and fresh beef. Plus, you’ll get to eat an appetizer, entree and dessert. 1930 Eastwood Road program will begin at 2 pm. Jon Wooten will present a program on “Plants native to SE NC” and we hope to tour the arboretum. We will also be brainstorming several upcoming projects including a cookout for new leaders and a possible camp out as well as possible programs for future meetings. The program is free and open to anyone who has ever been registered as a Girl Scout, girl, adult volunteer, or staff member, who is at least 18 years old! For more information call: Rebecca Taylor, 910-763-7149 or e-mail: bectreks@aol.com FLICK OR FICTION BOOK CLUB 6/15, 6:30pm: Reading books that inspired movies. This month’s book: “Rebecca.” Book available at Old Books on Front St 15% discount for club members. 249 N. Front St.

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THE REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a non-hierarchical collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a non-reactionary way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all. Markets often vary in character, but they generally offer both goods and services. Participants bring unneeded items, food, skills and talents such as entertainment or haircuts. A RRFM usually takes place in an open community space such as a public park or community commons. Located at Greenfield Lake, near the playground and skatepark. Usually under one of the picnic shelters. Monthly meetings; see FB page for updates.

DOCTOR WHO WEDNESDAYS Come in to watch Doctor Who episodes every Wednesday night. Come in Cosplay, be a dork, be a geek, nerd out, but most of all be a Whovian!

Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street AZALEA COAST EXECUTIVE NETWORK Meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm for networking, dinner at 6 at Henry’s, 2508 Independence Blvd. Wilmington. Female business women networking and professional development. Dinner is dutch $15; annual membership

$24. Details 762-8562. Henry’s Restaurant Wilmington NC, 2508 Independence Blvd.

CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556.

Judy: 383-0374.

CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. capefearweddingassociation.com YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm. Ages 18-35.

culinary SALT AND PEPPER STIR-FRY 6/3, noon: Seasonal class format has Susan starting her day at the Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove Plantation at 9am, where you are welcome to join her as she makes her selections and develops her menu for our lunch. Then head to The Seasoned Gourmet at 12pm to help cook up the day’s bounty and enjoy it for lunch. Susan plans to focus on the judicious use of assorted salts and peppers to coax the best flavor from our seasonal bounty, while learning to stir fry seasonal veggies to perfection (bok choi, snow peas, radishes, summer squash).

She anticipates the use of local beef as the protein, and composing a sweet finish of plums or early peaches. Starter, entrée, and dessert included. Please inform us of any food allergies when reserving; must be a member of the Cape Fear Food & Wine Club. Memberships available for $5; class, $40. 1930 Eastwood Rd FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am-1pm. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown. com/farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking; vendors align the lake, from artists and crafters and musicians. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket. com.• Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NC-grown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables. A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in May- Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market at Leland Town Hall, alternating Sundays, 11am-3pm, May-Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products.

• Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mon., April-Nov., 7am-1pm. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, May-Sept., 8am-1pm. Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., MayOct., 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. Free.

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WINEDOWN WEDNESDAYS Free tasting of wine from around the globe. Every week hosted by a winery representative or vendor to teach you about the selections. All wines offered at a discount as well as an additional 10%off 6 packs and 15%off cases. Come winedown after a long humpday. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve,

1007 N. 4th St. WINE TASTING Thurs/Fri, 5pm: Our weekly wine tastings feature six selections for your tasting pleasure. Try before you buy to load up your home cellar, or choose your favorite wine from the lineup and purchase a glass to enjoy at our tasting bar or in our garden seating. Cheers! A Tasting Room, 19 South 2nd Street.

CAPE FEAR BBQ FESTIVAL 6/6-7, all day: There will be a BBQ Cook-off, arts and craft vendors, commercial vendors, kids zone, live entertainment, a beer tent and plenty of good old southern BBQ to eat. Please, No coolers and no pets! Old River Farms, 8711 Old River Rd. LOBSTER FEST 6/6, 11am: Church of the Servant, Episcopal presents the 31st annual Lobster Fest on Saturday, June 6, 2015, 11a.m. to 4p.m. at 4925 Oriole Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. Order in advance fresh, north Atlantic lobsters. They are available live, cooked, and in meals for dining in or carrying out. Add fresh baked desserts from our pastry cooks for a perfect ending. Order 10 or more lobsters and get free delivery in New Hanover and nearby Brunswick counties. Details, photographs and order securely online at http://cosepiscopal. ecdio.org. Payment is due at time of order. No refunds. Payments received by Saturday, May 23, receive $1 off per lobster or lobster meal. Last day for order/payment is Thursday, June 4. Questions? Call the Lobster Line at 910-990-331 or Church of the Servant at 910-395-0616.

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great

way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms.

Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery.

Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

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Monthly meetups. www.foodnotbombs.net

FOOD PANTRIES Good Shepherd House Soup Kitchen, 811 Martin St. Pantry Hours: 6am-3pm everyday • Mother Hubbards Cupboards, 211N 2nd St. (910)7622199. MTWFS,1-3pm • Bread of Life Immaculate Conception Church, 6650 Carolina Beach Rd. TASTING HISTORY TOURS (910)791-1003. Never had a food pantry, used to Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided give food to the homeless on Saturdays but not walking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist anymore. • Catholic Social Ministries, 4006 Prindestination, the island has weathered destructive cess Dr. (910) 251-8130. Tues-Fri., 9-11:30am • fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more.

First Fruit Ministries, 2750 Vance St. (910) 612Tasting History takes you through the streets of 9353. Tues/Sat, 11am-1pm; Wed,10am-2pm. • Carolina Beach and into a few of the restaurants Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2237 Castle Hayne to taste some of what the locals have to offer.

Rd. (910) 762-7824. Wed, 11:30am-2pm. • New Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and Covenant Holiness Church, 1020 Dawson St. tasty eats. $32.50, tastinghistorytours.com. 910(910)762-7376 622-6046.

WILMINGTON WINE SHOP PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/ PortCitySwappers.

FOOD NOT BOMBS To provide free Vegan and Vegetarian meals to the hungry. By sharing food we start a revolution. Food is a right, not a privilege. All our food

Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back deck. And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and microbrews. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am-9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or 9 wines; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, served by the glass or the bottle. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd

begins to gather around 7pm. Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-397-7617.

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

FORTUNATE GLASS Free wine tasting, Tues. 6-8pm. • Sparkling wine specials and discounted select bottles, Wed. & Thurs. • Monthly food and wine pairings. 29 South Front St. CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER Beer Church: Purchase select beer and keep your glass for free. 1st Mass starts, 1pm; 2nd Mass , 8pm Free. • Beer Flights, Massage and Monday Night NitroMassage Monday: 5-8pm, $10 for 10 minutes with our licensed therapist, Josh Lentz. Beer Flights: nine 5 oz samples for $18. • Monday Night Nitro: $1 off nitrogen pours. Free.

• BYOT (Bring Your Own Trivia): The next wave of pub trivia. Prizes include gift certificates to Chop’s Deli, Memory Lane Comics, and Browncoat Theatre & Pub, as well as beer from us. $10 pitchers: Bartender’s choice. All day. Free wine tasting: from 5-7 PM, with two whites and two reds. Free • Beer Infusement Thurs.: Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. Free.

support groups FAMILIES ANONYMOUS Thursdays, 7:30pm: A worldwide 12-step recovery fellowship has started a new group in Wilmington for families whose lives are affected by a fam-

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ily member’s use of mind-altering substances or related behavioral problems—especially helpful to parents struggling with an addicted child. Through meetings, literature and a caring fellowship, FA can help parents develop the skills to cope with this family disease and bring serenity back to their lives. No dues or fees are required for membership. First names only are used at meetings to preserve individual anonymity. Advance notice is not necessary to attend a meeting. Visitors are welcome. 609-238-0174 or email clark@milioti. com. Wilmington Treatment Center, 2520 Troy Dr. About the FA organization: www.familiesanonymous.org or 847-294-5877 or 800-736-9805.

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OVEREATER’S ANONYMOUS Wednesdays, Pine Valley United Methodist Church. OA is a 12-Step organization for anyone suffering from compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, or any food/eating-related issue. We have helped thousands of people stop their self-destructive habits and start living healthy, rewarding lives. There are over 30 meetings a week in the greater Triangle area.

We have no dues, fees, or religious affiliations. Come and see how we can help you!

Call 919-406-9300, or visit us at www.triangleoa.org. 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B CROHN’S AND COLITIS SUPPORT Tuesdays, 7pm: Group support meeting; for more information, call 910-620-0191. Hospitality House, 1523 Physicians Drive HAPPIEST HOUR GROUP AA meetings 5am, Mondays. • 5:30am, Tues, Wed, Fri, and Sat. 1602 Front St. CAREGIVERS AND COFFEE Free monthly meeting on the third Friday of each

month, 9:30am. Every day, staff and volunteers of Lower Cape Fear Hospice see the challenges faced by those caring for loved ones. Caregivers and Coffee was created to offer caregivers assistance and encouragement. Each month, LCFH will offer a Caregivers and Coffee session where caregivers can come, share their experiences, encourage each other and learn about valuable resources and support. Meetings will be facilitated by hospice staff, but will also feature topics selected by the group, including visits from other

WEDNESDAYS: AA MEETINGS If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction and need a support group to turn to, then Alcholics Anonymous meetings are held on Wednesdays at the Fellowship Center at 5901 Wrighstville Avenue. The group meets at 7 p.m. and provides guidance toward getting past any traumas and regrets that haunt its participants. Closed meetings are also offered to those who wish to stop drinking. For more infomration, go to www.aa.org. community organizations. Caregivers and Coffee will include informal conversations, learning opportunities and coffee. Chris Scott at 796-7927 or chris.scott@lcfh.org. Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Drive TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays, 4pm: Support Group for individuals with essential tremor and their families and

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WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS The W Meet-up: “Because Life Goes On and So Must We.” For more information please contact Ann LaReau 910-470-2378 or Gayle Ginsberg 910-471-1660. Home Instead Senior Care, 2505 S 17th St. AA SOBRIETY MEETINGS Tr u d g e through roadblocks rooted in past trauma(s), regardless of cause. Discussion (closed meeting for those with a desire to stop drinking). Fellowship Center (next to Intergroup), 5901 Wrightsville Ave. Wed. meetings, 7pm.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Tues., 6:30pm: “Do you think you have a Gambling problem? Is gambling causing stress in your life? Do you often gamble recklessly until your last dollar is gone? Does gambling cause you anxiety? There is help! Come join Wilmington Gambler’s Anonymous and take the first step to getting your life back in control.” Ogden Baptist Church, 7121 Market St. FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org.

THRIVE A Christ-Centered 12-Step Support group, helping people overcome “Hurts, Habits and Hangups.” Thrive meets every Monday evening at 7pm at Life Community Church (LCC) inside Independence Mall. Large group begins at 7pm and men’s and women’s small groups begin at 8pm The meetings are in the Extension, which is next to Sears and across from Branches Bookstore.

Contact information: Pastor Jim Snider 910-7913859 or www.lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOC. SUPPORT GROUP For family caregivers. It’s not appropriate for people with dementia to attend. The group meets the fourth Monday of every month, 2pm. Free.

Details: 399-5905 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 North 16th Street OCD/ANXIETY DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP 7pm: Building B. Group meets the first and third Thursday of each month. Open to adults 18 and older. Family members welcome. The first Thursday of each month is an educational presentation

by Dr.Savard. Third Thursday is member led. Free.

Details: 763-8134. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS OA is a 12-Step organization for anyone suffering from compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, or any food/eating-related issue. We have helped thousands of people stop their self-destructive habits and start living healthy, rewarding lives. We have no dues, fees, or religious affiliations. Come and see how we can help you! Call 919-406-9300, or visit us at www.triangleoa.org.

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

Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. http://www.WilmingtonCHADD.org PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm. Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo.com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital on 17th Street. Open to all with Multiple Sclerosis, family and friends. Handicapped accessible parking and meeting room. Affiliated with the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society. Burt Masters, (910) 383-1368.

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tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR Saturdays, 1:30pm: Have you ever wanted to meet authors living and dead, tour locations from books, poems, and plays? Explore the rich culture of this talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries”, walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Cost $8: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1282390. Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St. ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR 5/30, 10am: The tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of two of Wilmington’s historic neighborhoods. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, and their restoration and renewal. These neighborhoods developed around the City’s streetcar route. The Forest Hills tour focuses on the first automobile oriented suburb which originally developed outside the city limits. The tours last approximately 1 ? hours. We recommend reservations.

Call 910-762-2511 or email membership@historicwilmington.org for more details and to ensure a place on the tour. The Forest Hills tour begins at Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Dr. (parking area), and the Streetcar tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market St. (parking lot). The cost is $10, $5 for students. Special tours for groups of 2 or more are available--call us to arrange your group’s tour!

HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910794-7177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Sunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours TuesdaySaturday. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Saturday evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): Keith Moon played drums for the rock band the Who. Once he was voted the second-greatest drummer in history. But his erratic behavior, often provoked by drugs or alcohol, sometimes interfered with his abilities. In 1973 the Who was doing a live concert near San Francisco when the horse tranquilizer that Moon had taken earlier caused him to pass out. The band appealed to the audience for help. “Can anybody play the drums?” asked guitarist Pete Townshend. “I mean somebody good?” A 19-year-old amateur drummer named Scot Halpin volunteered. He played well enough to finish the show. I suspect that sometime soon, Aries, you may also get an unexpected opportunity to play the role of a substitute. Be ready!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The weta is a very large insect whose habitat is New Zealand. It looks like a robotic grasshopper, with giant black eyes on a long red face, enlarged hind legs bearing spikes, and floppy, oversized antennae. The native Maori people call it “the god of the ugly things.” Please, note that this is a term of respect. The weta’s title is not “the most monstrous of the ugly things,” “the worst,” “the scariest,” or “the most worthless of the ugly things.” Rather, the Maori say it’s the “god”—the highest, the best, the most glorious. I suspect that in the coming days, Taurus, you will have a close encounter with your own version of a “god of ugly things.” Doesn’t it deserve your love and welcome?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have successfully made the transition from brooding caterpillar to social butterfly. Soon you will be in your full, fluttery glory, never lingering too long with one thought, one friend or one identity. Some heavy-duty, level-headed stalwarts might wish you would be more earthy and anchored, but I don’t share their concerns. At least for now, having a long attention span is overrated. You have entered the fidgety, inquisitive part of your cycle, when flitting and flirting and flickering make perfect sense.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Only one fear is worthy of you. Only one fear is real enough and important enough to awaken and activate the numb part of your intelligence. For now I suggest you retire all lesser fears: Stuff them in a garbage bag and hide them in a closet. Put on your brave champion face, gather the allies and resources you need, and go forth into glorious battle.

Wrestle with your one fear. Reason with it. If necessary, use guile and trickery to gain an advantage. Call on divine inspiration and be a wickedly good truthteller. And this is crucial: Use your fear to awaken and activate the numb part of your intelligence.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the coming nights, try to see your shadow as it’s cast on the ground by the moon. Not by the sun, mind you. Look for the shadow that’s made by the light of the moon. It might sound farfetched, but I suspect this experience will have a potent impact on your subconscious mind.

It may jostle loose secrets that you have been hiding from yourself. I bet it will give you access to emotions and intuitions you have been repressing. It could also help you realize that some of the deep, dark stuff you wrestle with is not bad and scary, but rather fertile and fascinating.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The ancient Greek statesman, Demosthenes, was regarded as a supremely skilled orator. His speeches were so powerful that he was compared to a “blazing thunderbolt.” Yet, as a youngster he spoke awkwardly: His voice was weak and his enunciation weird. To transform himself, he took drastic measures. He put pebbles in his mouth to force himself to formulate his words with great care. He recited poems as he ran up and down hills. At the beach he learned to outshout the pounding surf. Take inspiration from him, Virgo. Now would be an excellent time for you to plan and launch strenuous efforts that will enable you to eventually accomplish one of your long-range goals.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Long-distance flirtations may soon be just around the corner or across the street. Remote possibilities are taking short cuts as they head your way. I swear the far horizon and the lucky stars seem closer than usual. Is it all a mirage? Some of it may be, but at least a part of it is very real. If you want to be ready to seize the surprising opportunities that show up in your vicinity, I suggest you make yourself as innocent and expansive as possible. Drop any jaded attitudes you may be harboring. Let the future know you are prepared to receive a flood of beauty, truth and help.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I suspect that marriages of convenience will begin to wither away unless they evolve into bonds of affection. Connections that have been fed primarily on fun and games must acquire more ballast.

In fact, I recommend you re-evaluate all your contracts and agreements. How are they working for you? Do they still serve the purpose you want them to?

Is it time to acknowledge they have transformed and need to be reconfigured?

As you take inventory, be both tough-minded and compassionate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Petrarch was an influential 14th century Italian poet whose main work was “Song Book.” It’s a collection of 366 poems, most of which are dedicated to Laura, the woman he loved. For 40 years he churned out testaments of longing and appreciation for her, despite the fact that he and she never spent time together. She was married to another man, and was wrapped up in raising her 11 children. Should we judge Petrarch harshly for choosing a muse who was so unavailable? I don’t. Muse-choosing is a mysterious and sacred process that transcends logic. I’m bringing the subject to your attention because you’re entering a new phase in your relationship with muses. It’s either time to choose a new one (or two?) or else adjust your bonds with your current muses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “The soul moves in circles,” the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus said. Modern psychologist James Hillmans agreed and added this thought: “Hence our lives are not moving straight ahead; instead, hovering, wavering, returning, renewing, repeating.” I bring this to your attention, Capricorn, because you’re now in an extra-intense phase of winding and rambling. This is a good thing! You are spiraling back to get another look at interesting teachings you didn’t master the first time around. You are building on past efforts that weren’t strong enough. Your words of power are “crooked,” “gyrate,” “curvy,” “labyrinthine,” and “corkscrew.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s no coincidence that your libido and mojo are booming at the same time. Your libido is in the midst of a deep, hearty awakening, which is generating a surplus of potent, super-fine mojo. And your surplus of potent, super-fine mojo is in turn inciting your libido’s even deeper, heartier awakening. There may be times in the coming week when you feel like you are living with a wild animal. As long as you keep the creature well-fed and well-stroked, it should provide you with lots of vigorous, even boisterous fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early,” 19th century English author Charles Lamb quipped.

I invite you to adopt that breezy, lazy attitude in the coming weeks. It’s high time for you to slip into a very comfortable, laidback mood . . . to give yourself a lot of slack, explore the mysteries of dreamy indolence, and quiet down the chirpy voices in your head. Even if you can’t literally call in sick to your job and spend a few days wandering free, do everything you can to claim as much lowpressure, unhurried spaciousness as possible.

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THALIAN HALL TOURS In addition to a full schedule of performances, self-guided tours of the theater are offered MonFri, 12-6pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt.

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

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   TOURS OF WWII SITES Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern NC. 793-6393. History@wilburjones.comÂ

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HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the river-

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