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THE MAGIC NEVER STOPS, PG. 10 The Rough & Tumble Americana duo talk about their debut full-length album, ideas of home and their much-anticipated return to Ted’s Fun on the River this Saturday, May 5. Cover photo by Julie Hagenbuch and above photo courtesy Casa de Tesoro
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Gwenyfar continues to tackle the massive renovation of her childhood home particular bathroom problem and replacing the library’s ceiling, which had borne the brunt of leaks (this was the bathroom I figured we would get accomplished prior to opening the bed and breakfast), when it became inescapable the bathroom above the butler’s pantry also had a leaky toilet. Water was running down the wall and ceiling below it.
BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER
In a word: Yuck. It was a tough day. I went through all stages of grief between 11:30 a.m. and dinnertime, including the one where you get drunk at the end because everyone around you sees it as an improvement over your current disposition. Surely we could stop there, right? The last second-floor bathroom seemed fine—other than a clogged drain that wouldn’t close. So, I thought we could put that off, too. At least until there is some money available to tackle it— and some sanity—but the tell-tale stains from a leak were slowly spreading across the ceiling of the entryway. “Jock, we have to do it now,” I said. “I can’t go through plaster repair, painting, floor-refinishing, and getting open for business only to have to close, in order to take out the ceiling, address the leak and re-do the plaster, the painting and floor.” “Just to be clear, this is not a bathroom that is going to be open to the public when you first open?” he queried.
B&B RENOVATIONS: Gwenyfar’s Market Street childhood home is going through numerous renovations to become a premier literary bed and breakfast in North Carolina. Photo by Gwenyfar Rohler
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uys, I really appreciate you hanging in here with me. I know it has turned into an epic saga to rival some of the Scandinavian verses.” Bart Duarte, plumber extraordinaire, laughed. “It’s alright, Gwenyfar. We got there.” “There,” specifically, is hopefully the end of bathroom repairs at the soon-tobe bed and breakfast I am renovating in my childhood home on Market Street. I
thought at the beginning of this I could repair one bathroom and get the bed and breakfast open, then as we worked our way through the process (and made some income from the bed and breakfast) we could space the bathroom restorations over the next four years.
room, which had been remade into a handicapped-accessible bathroom for my dad and suffered some setbacks in the way of burst plumbing, which contributed to other problems. OK, we would do that one, too. At least it was on the ground floor.
The gods said, “Ha! Not so, our pretty. Not so.”
I knew we had to address the variety of leaking issues from the bathroom above the library (water plus books equals nightmares). Last year in mid-March we were about halfway through addressing that
With the rebuilding of the house’s collapsing back corner a few years back we had to address the old servants’ bath-
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“No, Allison is going to continue to live in this room until we are ready to redo it as the Orson Scott Card Room and open it to the public.” I confirmed. “The issue is everything below it.” So here we were at the end of the bathroom line. This one was supposed to be the easiest and fastest, which of course meant it was the hardest and most complicated. “I don’t know about trying to patch this like we did with the other floor,” said tile guru Jon Stafford, as he tested one of the ridges in the uneven floor. “What happened here?” I explained when the shower had been installed (probably pre-WWII) they had cut down into the cement floor; then the
rubble got thrown into the cavity between the floor and ceiling below, and the tile sort of patched together with rifts. Over the years, with the settling of the house, it had gotten worse, so now someone could actually stub a toe or (if really drunk) trip on the ridges of tile. “I think it would be a lot easier and look a lot better to pour self-leveler and retile the floor,” Jon suggested. “Sounds good. I trust you implicitly.” Jon retiled the entire floor and all the walls. (I am very big on wipeable, cleanable surfaces.) Nothing was really savable in present condition. Bart replaced the leaky toilet, dealt with a drain clog that rivaled a Run Run Shaw movie, replaced the leaky sink, and installed a shower that looks fun and funky but has the reliability and water pressure of the 21st-century developed world. “How does it look height-wise for you?” he asked and indicated the shower head. “Whatever—I don’t understand why people want to take a shower when there is bathtub designed for luxuriating.” I pointed at the extra-long, curved bathtub. “But there is no accounting for taste.”
Bart chuckled at my flippancy. As a “bath person,” it has been my mantra all along. Right now, I’m not painting or decorating this one in anyway—that is later. Since January 2016, I have spent over $20,000 on renovations to five bathrooms. That includes toilet fixtures, plaster repair, tile, two stained-glass windows, and saving the back corner of the house from collapsing, as well as the expertise of several tradesmen. Am I alone in this? Apparently not. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) in 2016, $38.5 billion was spent on bathroom remolding in America. That’s not new construction in housing development; it’s people ripping out what is already there, either from necessity or desire (read: insanity) and replacing it. It is only money spent on products and hardware, like sinks and faucets, and does not include tradesmen. Invariably showers led the list with $7 billion in spending on shower fixtures. I can believe it, having purchased four in the last two years. Believe me, I am not a shower person. My basic questions are: Does it squirt water where it is supposed to and only where it is supposed to? Does it leak
inside a wall? The assortment of what appears on packaging is baffling to me, but apparently they justify price tags into $1,000 easily (especially for anything for historic reproductions but with modern water pressure and options, like massaging spray, landing a jet plane and calling James Comey while getting clean). Personally, I blame HGTV. Home remolding has become entertainment instead of what it is: misery. According to Bloomberg, more people watched HGTV in 2016 than CNN. In an election year, it is a sad commentary on the culture of distraction. I still need to fix some chipped, damaged and scratched porcelain in the bathtubs and sinks. Also, I have another window to deal with—but there is end in sight! I have felt like some sort of sick cross between Atlas carrying the world and Sisyphus rolling that damn rock uphill. Honestly, I wouldn’t have made it (or been able to contribute to the local economy) without Bart, Jon, Austin, Allison, John, Elsie, and of course, the amazing Jock— who not only masterminds solutions but endures me in the process. Now, to start on the dining room...
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SUMMER CAMPS Half-day camps available. Space is limited! Register online, fsow.org, or call 910-792-1811. Pine Grove Campus: 207 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 Peiffer Campus: 350 Peiffer Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28409 Rainbow Camp: 2-3 year old campers - Plan to get messy and wet, so bring your bathing suit! Exploring Spanish: 3-5 year old campers - All ability levels are welcome. Storybook Summer: Kindergarten-2nd grade - Adventures through literature. Big Messy Art: 3rd-8th grade campers - Tie-dye, splatter paint, paper mache and more. Coding: 2nd-7th grade campers - Introduction to basic coding concepts and logic used in programming. Fairy Tales Past, Present & Future: 3rd-5th grade campers - Reading, writing and technology while delving into fairy tales!
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LANLORD WOES
On Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, a home rental agreement took an Xrated turn when Leah Bassett, artist and longtime resident of Aquinnah, unknowingly leased her home to an employee of Mile High Distribution Inc., a pornography production company. In September 2014, the Boston Globe reported, Joshua Spafford approached Bassett about renting her home from October through May 2015. In March 2015, Spafford informed Bassett he had left the house because he was fired, prompting Bassett to ask her parents to stop by and check it out. They were “shocked by the deplorable state of condition in which they found their daughter’s personal residence,” according to court documents. As “circumstances evolved,” Bassett began reviewing internet sites maintained by Mile High, which “publicly boasted about their porn
shoots on chic and tony Martha’s Vineyard.” Bassett filed suit in late March in U.S. District Court, alleging the sites featured photos showing her home, artwork and furnishings, “utilizing nearly every room of her home” including scenes on top of her dining room table, sofas and in her laundry room. Defense lawyer Stephen A. Roach said the suit “arose out of a basic landlord-tenant dispute.” [Boston Globe, 3/28/2018]
COMPELLING EXPLANATION
Fort Pierce, Florida, police pulled over a car on March 21 after observing it swerving down the roadway. As they approached, they smelled marijuana, and during the ensuing search, passenger Kennecia Posey, 26, was shocked — shocked! — when police found two bags in her purse: one containing marijuana, the other cocaine. WPLG TV reported
that Posey admitted the marijuana was hers, but told officers: “I don’t know anything about any cocaine. It’s a windy day. It must have flown through the window and into my purse.” Posey was charged with felony possession of cocaine and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. [WPLG, 4/6/2018]
cers ticketed 89 drivers, 74 of them for distracted driving, which results in a $368 fine, plus a $175 penalty payment on a first offense. “It is evident there is still more education and enforcement needed to make our roads safer,” remarked Cpl. Richard De Jong to CTV News. [CTV News, 3/7/2018]
QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENT
DISAPPOINTING
On March 20, the U.S. Marine Corps fired Navy Cpt. Loften Thornton, serving as a chaplain for the Marine Forces Reserve in New Orleans, after Thornton was captured on video having sex with a woman on the street in front of the Crown & Anchor Pub, according to USA Today. Marine Reserve spokesman Lt. Col. Ted Wong said only that Thornton had been fired for “loss of trust and confidence.” According to the Navy’s strategic plan for religious ministry, chaplains “provide a source of comfort and refuge” to service members, which Thornton had apparently extended to members of the general public. [USA Today, 4/4/2018]
DANGEROUS FOOD
Some people don’t like ham. When Beverly Burrough Harrison, 62, received a gift of ham from her family on Feb. 12, she waited until they left, then set it on fire and threw it in a trash can at the Bomar Inn in Athens, Alabama, where she was living. As smoke filled the room, AL.com reported, Harrison took her dog and left without alerting anyone to the fire. As a result, she was spared from being a victim of the ham bomb that blew out the front wall of the room when a can of butane fuel was ignited. Harrison was held at the Limestone County Jail on a felony arson charge and could face life in prison if convicted. [AL.com, 4/3/2018]
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Things went from bad to worse for soccer player Sanchez Watt during a match in Hertfordshire, England, on March 6. Awarded a yellow card, Watt was asked his name by referee Dean Hulme, who mistook “Watt” for “What.” As Watt repeated his name over and over, the referee became perturbed and changed the yellow card to red for dissent, BBC Sport reported. Hulme rescinded the card when someone explained the mixup. “I think everybody found it amusing afterwards, including the referee,” said team chairman Dave Boggins. “He was very apologetic.” [BBC Sport, 3/7/2018]
OUR WEIRD ADDICTION
On March 6, Royal Canadian Mounted Police participating in an awareness campaign set up several large electronic signs in North Vancouver, British Columbia, that warned drivers: “POLICE AHEAD — STAY OFF YOUR PHONE.” Despite that, within just two hours, offi-
Organizers of the Big Cheese Festival in Brighton, England, on March 3 were forced to offer refunds to patrons after the event failed on several levels: 1. The festival ran out of cheese. 2. The promised “craft” beer was Bud Light and Stella Artois. 3. The wet weather prompted some to call the event #BigMudFestival and prevented some cheese-mongers and entertainment acts from making it to the site. “Sadly, due to this, a few compromises had to be made,” festival organizers said. The BBC reported the festival has offered half-price tickets to next year’s event for anyone who bought a ticket this year. [BBC, 3/5/2018]
UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT
Jonathan Rivera, 25, of Hartford, Connecticut, dutifully appeared in Hartford Superior Court March 7 to answer charges of stealing a car on Feb. 17. While he waited his turn, the Hartford Courant reported, parking authority agents outside the courthouse spotted a 2014 Subaru Legacy with license plates that had been reported as stolen. The car itself had also been stolen from Newington, Connecticut. Police waited for the driver to return and arrested Rivera as he started to drive away in the Subaru. He was charged with seconddegree larceny and taking a car without the owner’s permission. [Hartford Courant, 3/7/2018]
REDNECK CHRONICLES
Last September, a celebration at a recreational lake in Wichita, Kansas, caught the eye of someone who reported seeing people “dressed in Muslim garb” with an American flag “desecrated with ISIS symbols,” reported The Kansas City Star. Shortly thereafter, Munir Zanial, an engineer for Spirit Aerosystems, was notified by Facebook that authorities were seeking information about his account, and soon a call came from the FBI, saying it had determined that the flag reported to them was a Malaysian flag and its investigation would be closed. Zanial, a Muslim from Malaysia, had rented the lake to celebrate a Muslim holiday with friends and commemorate the 60th anniversary of Malaysia’s independence. In March, Zanial filed a discrimination lawsuit in U.S. District Court after he was barred from renting the lake again. [Kansas City Star, 3/19/2018]
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On the road to ILM with The Rough & Tumble’s Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY
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mericana duo Rough & Tumble’s Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler say they had such a good time playing Ted’s Fun on the River, they couldn’t wait to book their small listening-room atmosphere for this week’s Cinco de Mayo performance. “Ted’s is a real treasure for bands like us,” Tyler affirms. “Audiences don’t feel like an audience so much as people we’re having a conversation with. A lot of the subtlety in our show can stand out and be appreciated when you turn the sound system down a little and allow yourself to be two people playing songs in a room with some other people. Magical things happen that way, and you can walk out of a room of complete strangers feeling like great friends afterward.” Once based in Nashville, Graham and Tyler are true road warriors nowadays. They’ve shared their tour “bus” with their 85-pound furbaby, Puddle, since 2015. They sold ev-
“Three years later we’ve learned a lot about what it means to make a home out of a cardboard box on wheels, parking in truck stops and Walmart’s and state parks,” Tyler quips. “It was a natural title for us— all the songs naturally became in some way about home and place.” In their seven years together, The Rough & Tumble have released four EPs, a soundtrack to a short film about PTSD, and a 24-song album about under-appreciated holidays. Their full-length record took shape in ways other projects never did.
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“This feels like a real grown-up record for us to make,” Tyler clarifies. “It’s kind of an album about the struggle of loving someone— loving someone past the conflict and the hard conversations, when the convenience of the relationship is gone and you’re left only with the need to be intentional. . . . We were able to shape the record a little bit more and be more intentional thematically.”
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a rhythm section made up of old friends Mike Shannon (bass) and Chris Leonard (drums). Inspired by all the fun they had playing again, Graham and Tyler decided to dig up what would become their record’s final track. “Let’s Get The Band Back Together,” is a half-written tune “about the good old days and getting priced out of Nashville,” according to Tyler. “It turned out to be a great addition to the record, and we even got our first real rock n’ roll electric guitar solo out of our pal, Marc Herring. It’s really fun to play live, too, as we’ve found ways to translate rock n’ roll to a two-piece band.”
erything they owned to buy a 16foot camper, quit their day jobs, and left Nashville to tour full time. During this time of upheaval and change— wondering where their home was and what it looked like—new beginnings were borne. It inspired a fulllength record, “We Made Ourselves a Home When We Didn’t Know,” which they released in February 2018.
Such themes run deep throughout the album. Down to a lovely cover illustration, Graham says they wanted to depict a creature known for carrying its home on its back: a snail, juxtaposed with another, a bird. “[We] see the risks and rewards of both when they confront each other,” she explains. Graham describes using Andy Warhol’s inkblot method for black lines of the snail/tree/ nest configuration. Dulled hues of the picture were created by a blend of concentrated watercolor and film photograph of a thrift-store comforter from their shared camper bed. “The text we chose [is] a typewriter font,” she continues, “because living in a camper with limited electricity has us resorting, literally, to the typewriter we keep stored under our bed for lyric sheets and formal letters.” At home on this album, so to speak, is “Take Me With You.” The only song to carry over from another EP, Graham and Tyler felt it was important it be included. “‘Take Me With You’ was written around the
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RETURN TO TED’S: The Rough & Tumble duo travel back to ILM to play an intimate show at Ted’s Fun on the River on May 5. Photo by Casa de Tesoro.
same time as a lot of the other songs,” Tyler notes. “The sentiment ‘next time you feel like leaving, take me with you’ really resonated with us, and as we looked at the other songs on this record we saw it repeated in different ways, like ‘When we go I want to go like they did…’ and ‘Oh babe, I’d rather throw it down with you than throw you out and go without you now.’” “Appalachia Greener” encompasses the struggle between wanting to go home (to what’s familiar), while knowing it’s not home in many ways anymore, to no longer belong or feel comfortable—yet wanting to leave or confront realities of growing up. Somewhat, it resembles family conflict, according to Graham, “and how distance from home makes you a stranger to the people who think they know you but don’t anymore.” Both Graham and Tyler write all of their songs together from composition to arrangement to performance. They have fun with collaboration, especially the recording process. They worked with a new producer on “We Made Ourselves”: East Nashville’s Dave Coleman. “[Coleman’s] home studio had a way of bringing out the improvisational storytellers in us,” Tyler says. “There were new, fun instruments everywhere that allowed us to illustrate songs in ways that felt important to the story of the songs. We also worked with a rhythm section for most of the songs, which was a different thing for us to be playing with a live band, since the songs were taking shape.”
Graham and Tyler enjoy incorporating the odd, the weird and the strange when it comes to soundscapes. They regularly use the accordion, melodica, and bottles filled with glass, corn and rice. They also managed to work a kazoo and mouth trumpet into “Cohabitation Physics.” “There’s a bowed glockenspiel, a bolt being rolled around a washtub and then processed backward, wine glasses, and an alto saxophone,” Graham lists. “I like to make music in a way that is less official and more about narrating a story and sometimes you have to step outside of traditional instrumentation to tell that story effectively.” “I think we’re learning there is more to us than we realize,” Tyler observes. “We have talents we haven’t found yet, just like there are places we haven’t been yet. We’re learning to trust each other more as well as we get there.” Like their lives on the road, Graham says they’ve remained in a perpetual state of motion creatively. In addition to a weekly live cast, Instagram photo series, personal blogs, and a food blog called “The Rumbly Tummy”—for which they created a cook-and-color book—the two already have a few songs ready for the next record. “We love what we do and being in a place where we can create,” Graham continues. “So the question isn’t if we’ve started but when will we ever stop.”
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COUNTRY JOURNEY: Walker Hayes knows the struggle of breaking out into the music scene. After a long journey, however, he managed to chart three singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs list. He performs at Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre on May 3. Photo by Rick Diamond.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.
A Class Act (7pm; $3; Variety)
—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)
—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F
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L Shape Lot (6:30pm; Free; Americana)
THURSDAY, MAY 3
An Evening with Soul-R Fusion (7pm; $3)
—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Drive
Empire Strikes Brass (7pm; TBD; Rock)
—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
Walker Hayes (5:30pm; $20; Country)
Crystal Fussell Live (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Drive
LUXE (6pm; Free; Variety)
—Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Road
JB Boxter (6pm; Free; Americana) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
Riverfront Music Series: Paleo Sun (6pm; Free; Indie, Reggae) —Marina Grill, 18 Harnett St.
THURSDAY
—Bill’s Front Porch, 4238 Market St.
—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379 —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
Trivia Night w/Party Gras Ent. (7:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Drive; 910-509-0805
Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)
—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133
FireDrums & Tarot Thursdays (8pm; Free)
—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223
Children of the Reptile, The Lucid Furs, Infinity
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MONDAY
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$2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Wells, 1/2 price bottles of wine $2 off a dozen oysters Live music from Jeremy Norris
$3 Corona/ Corona lt • $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary Live music from L-Shape Lot duo 3pm and Clay Crotts 8pm
WEDNESDAY
SUNDAY
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Fortress (8pm; TBD; Metal)
—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910-799-6465
Stick em’ Up (9:30pm; Free; Country)
—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.
Coastal Collective & Young Bull (9:30pm; $10; Hip-Hop)
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The Yard Doggs Live (6pm; Free; Variety)
Outdoor Concert Series
—Cape Fear Community College, 411 N. Front St.
THURSDAY, MAY 3 JUSTIN FOX FRIDAY, MAY 4 THE BLIVET TRIO
—Porches Cafe, 1030 Chair Road
Jazz Gala (6pm; $20)
Offering a variety of craft beer, ciders and wine
Trivia Night w/Party Gras Ent. (7pm; Free)
—Beau Rivage Golf Club, 649 Rivage Promenade
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Moonblink (10pm; TBD; Funk)
—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223
SUNDAY, MAY 6
“Loose-wheel” Bluegrass Jam (7pm; $3)
Zion Rootz (3pm; Free; Reggae)
—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
—Ironclad Brewery, 115 N. Second St.
—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Drive
Books, Beer & Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)
—Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.
—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS
Rocky Pleasant (7:30pm; Free; Country)
Darryl Murrill & Jazzpel (4pm; Free; Jazz)
The Real MFA, Crush & Ghost Unknown (8pm; Free; Rap)
Southern Trouble (5pm; Free; Country)
DHIM (8pm; Free; Reggae)
—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.
—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.
v Writers Night Mondays: $4 red wine specials v Starving Artists Tuesdays: $2 sangria, $2-$4 beer v Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Wednesdays: 9pm-midnight v Karaoke Thursdays: 8pm ‘til v Jazzy Fridays: with James Jarvis, 8-11pm v Drum Circle Saturdays: 5-8 pm v Second and Fourth Saturday Poetry v Sunday Funday: 4pm ’til: $4 mimosas
—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
Paws Place Barks & Brews w/Live Music (1pm; Free; Acoustic)
Cafe Nouveau (7pm; Free; Jazz)
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—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133
Empire Strikes Brass (7pm; TBD; Rock) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
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—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
Randy McQuay (5pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)
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Zodiac Panthers, The Cemetery Boys & The Cazz (9pm; $7-$10; Punk)
—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223 —Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane
Piano Jazz
—Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Front St.
College Graduation Pour Up Splash w/DJ Turtle (9pm; $7-$10) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.
She Returns From War, Magic Michael Casey, Sean & Her Dilemma (9pm; TBD; Country) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910-799-6465
—Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St. —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.
Bluegrass Sunday (6pm; Free) Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)
—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
Trivia with RJ (7pm; Free)
—Bill’s Front Porch, 4238 Market St.
Sunday School Underground (8pm; Free; Electronic)
—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223
MONDAY, MAY 7
Living with Mice (9:30pm; Free; Blues)
Trivia from Hell’s (7:30pm; Free)
SATURDAY, MAY 5
Irata & Parties With Strangers (8pm; $7; Rock)
—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133
—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133 —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.
Soul-R Fusion in the Park (11am; Free)
Into Darkness (9pm; TBD; Metal)
Eric Metts (12pm; Free; Classical)
TUESDAY, MAY 8
—Brunswick Riverwalk, 580 River Road —Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.
—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.
Boba Funk Live (3pm; Free; Funk)
Dixieland Allstars (6pm; Free; Variety)
Soul-R Fusion (7pm; Free)
Tomorrows Bad Seeds w/Sun Dried Vibes & Roots of Rebellion (8pm; $10-$12; Rock)
—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Drive —Bill’s Front Porch, 4238 Market St.
The Rough and Tumble (7pm; $3; Folk) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
Band on Fire (7pm; $5; Variety)
—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832
Entangled Dreams Live (7:30pm; Free; Pop) —Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St.
Blues Jam (8pm; TBD)
—Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Road
—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9
Buddy Guy (5pm; $60; Blues)
—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Drive
Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (7pm; Free)
—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. Fifth Ave.
—Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Matt Philips & James Walker (8pm; Free; Pop)
Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)
Live Music: Into the Fog (8pm; Free; Bluegrass)
The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Variety)
—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane
Mystic Grizzly and Vibe Emissions (9pm; $10$15; Dance) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.
—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
The Possums feat. Scott Guberman (10pm; TBD; Alternative) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC
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CONNECT THE DOTS: Indie band MisterWives started their career opening for other artists. Now they headline their own shows at Lincoln Theatre and The Orange Peel. Courtesy photo NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 5/3: Kitchen Dwellers 5/4: The Lil Smokies and more 5/5: Carbon Leaf and Scott Mulvahill 5/9: Buckethead 5/14: Ryan Cabrera 5/15: Margo Price and Erin Rae THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 5/3: Blue October 5/4: Matt & Kim, Tokyo Police Club and more 5/8: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats 5/13: Imparables THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 5/2: 10 Years 5/5: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness 5/6: Mansionair, Mikky Ekko and NoMBe 5/9: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club 5/11: The Sweet Spot 5/12: Guided by Voices MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 5/3: Bob Schneider and Mobley 5/5: Alvvays and Frankie Rose 5/6: Bali Baby and Charles DaBeast 5/7: Hop Along, Saintseneca and more 5/9: Tomorrows Bad Seeds and more 5/12: Slaughter to Prevail 5/13: Kash’d Out, Tunnel Vision and Seranation 5/14: Flash Chorus
LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 5/2: Blue October and Flagship 5/3: Money Bagg Yo 5/4: Carbon Leaf and Scott Mulvahill 5/5: Built for Comfort, 3WB, Carolina Lightnin’ and more 5/7: King Lil G 5/8: Buckethead 5/9: MisterWives and Flint Eastwood CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 5/4: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and more 5/4: Caitlyn Rose and The Kernal (back) 5/5: The Collection and The Pinkerton Raid (back) 5/6: BRONCHO and Valen (back) 5/7: Jennifer Curtis (back) 5/7: Melvins and All Souls 5/8: Bahamas and Soul Brother Stef 5/8: Charlie Brown and more (back) 5/9: Panda Bear and Geologist 5/9: Givers and Curt Castle (back) THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 5/2: Aisles of Jane Doe, Widow Lake and more 5/4: Buckethead 5/5: Tune-Yards and My Brightest Diamond 5/6: Rivals Sons and J. Roddy Walston & The Business 5/8: MisterWives, flor and Flint Eastwood 5/9: Shakey Graves & And the Kids HOUSE OF BLUES - MYRTLE BEACH 4640 HWY 17 S, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 5/4: Blue October
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SUPPORTING ARTISTS STATEWIDE: Wilmington filmmaker Shannon Silva wins fellowship award, is featured in CAM exhibit BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY
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s UNCW wraps up its spring semester with finals week (good luck, encore interns!), Shannon Silva of the film studies department and founder of UNCW’s Visions Film Festival finally sees the light at the end of a very long and busy tunnel. As a filmmaker, she’s gearing up for a summer dedicated to personal creative work. “The spring slows down on my filmmaking front,” she says. “Visions is such a heavy workload that, in addition to my normal teaching load, I am focused on that project pretty intensely January to May. . . . I typically shoot a film in the summer and edit through fall.” Silva’s latest piece, “Baby Oil,” is set in 1978 rural North Carolina and is loosely based on family stories from her childhood. It recently garnered her the North Carolina Arts Fellowship of $10,000. She’ll use the money to help produce and direct her short narrative. Silva
joins the ranks of more than a dozen other NC contemporary artists celebrated in North Carolina Arts Council Fellowship 2017 Award Exhibition, on display now through August 5 at Cameron Art Museum.
As a professional filmmaker and university instructor, each of Silva’s endeavors intertwine in ways that keep her inspired and in love with art and filmmaking. The Visions festival and conference, a course Silva created in 2006, is led by 20 students each year with a target audience under 30. The event continues to vitalize her and her own work each year.
“Receiving the award has honestly energized my work,” she explains. “Having the support and recognition from the arts council allowed me to fund the project, but also to set in motion two additional projects that are following ‘Baby Oil.’” The stage is set for “Baby Oil” with 1970s second-wave feminism (peppered with issues of sexuality, family, as well as workplace and reproductive rights). Two sisters, Leigh (14) and Susan (25), are stranded in a trailer park without transportation as a major storm system approaches. So they decide to kick it poolside as long as they can, smoking pot and sunbathing. Hannah Black plays Susan; Silva’s son, Kai, plays her son; and Flynn
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STORM ON THE HORIZON: Hannah Black and Flynn Gniadek in Shannon Silva’s ‘Baby Oil.’ Photo courtesy of Cameron Art Museum
Gniadek plays Leigh. “The film is based on an experience my mother and I went through in the early ‘70s during a super cell storm event,” Silva details. “My father left with the car, and my mother and I were stranded in the middle of nowhere. The character of Leigh is based on my aunt, and though she was not actually part of the ‘true’ story, she is added in to function almost like the voice of reason that must have been running through my mother’s mind at the time.” Since 1980 the arts council has given away over 600 cash awards to artists statewide, in order to both encourage and strengthen artists’ voices and creative explorations. Visual artists, like Asheville’s Jackson Odell Martin, and choreographer Robin M. Gee of Greensboro, as well as Thomas Schmidt’s crafts out of Charlotte and fellow filmmaker Katina Park based in Durham are among those honored. Silva, a first-time grant recipient, is the only Wilmingtonbased artist to be on the receiving end in 2018. “I’m just terribly grateful for the support this fellowship has provided,” she says. “Not only in the form of funding, but also through workshops, this exhibit provides guidance to artists who are developing their professional approach to their work. The impact has been immense on me, personally, and I encourage other artists to keep applying.” Among this year’s fellowship cohort, Silva and her 9-year-old son fell in love with Winston-Salem visual artist Jason Adams’ work “All Aboard.” She describes Adams’ largescale, interactive wooden sculptures as beautiful and fun, but also purposeful. They pose questions about humans’ relationship to the natural world and one another. “‘All Aboard’ is a must see,” she states, “especially for families who love art and want their kids to experience art at an early age.”
“Basically, I’m around young energy all the time,” she praises. “It can be intense, but it’s great for keeping me on my toes. Undergraduates are so young, unjaded and hopeful. They are beginning their journey. To be around that energy on an ongoing basis is useful to my own practice. They keep me young at heart.” Silva now prepares to tackle projects beyond her award-winning “Baby Oil,” which led her to formally partner with long-time collaborator Tiffany Albright. Along with Silva’s husband Andre, they have created a filmmaking collaborative to support and encourage one another on ongoing projects. Silva already has helped produce Albright’s narrative short, “Peek,” and is currently working with Andre on his animated short, “Gifnosis.” “For my own directorial work, I have two films in production,” she continues. “The narrative short ‘Shoot the Duck’ is a story about a young girl competing in a roller-skating contest and will shoot in mid-June. The film has a 95-percent female principal cast (ages 9-29) and is, in contrast to the more poetic, atmospheric ‘Baby Oil’ piece, a high-energy, playful film. The second film I am working on is a hand-drawn, stop-motion, animated film about the accidental, natural genetic modification that ferns experienced that resulted in their ability to adapt and survive a changing environment that was threatening their existence.”
DETAILS:
North Carolina Arts Council Artist Fellowship 2017 Award Exhibition Featuring local filmmaker Shannon Silva, among 16 other artists Hanging until August 5 Cameron Art Museum 3201 S. 17th St. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. cameronartmuseum.org
WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY
GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!
22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com
One-man show “Escape into Plein Air” features Robert Rigsby. The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks. Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.
ART IN BLOOM GALLERY
210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com
“Jewish Art: Diverse Cultures” continues during the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival through May 6th. All proceeds from art sales will benefit the non-profit Wilmington Jewish Film Festival, Thalian Hall, and contributing artists. Preview art at https://aibgallery.com/ artist/jewish-art-exhibit/. Join us for a new art exhibit, “Horse Play,” May 4th - May 26th at Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess Street in historic downtown Wilmington. The opening reception will be held on Friday, May 4th from 6-8 pm. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists working in a variety of media. This new horse-themed exhibit honors the humble beginnings of Art in Bloom Gallery. Established in 2015, the gallery is housed in the renovated horse stable built by the Quinlivan family of farriers in 1910 using old barn walls, heart pine, and ballast stones (c.1749-1891).
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In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess
Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current exhibits at other locations include: “Between You and Me: Bradley Carter at The District” with paintings at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th St. “In the Light: New Paintings by Debra Bucci” & “Art Explosions by Jeffery Geller” at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St. “Water and Sky” with paintings by Janette K. Hopper at Pinpoint Restaurant,114 Market St. “Ordinary Beauty, Closely Observed: Scanographs by Susan Francy” at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St.
CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART
311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector. Cureent Exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available. Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts. Our clients include many major museums.
driven: currently addressing Death & Dying. Works by local artists, Joan McLoughlin, Niki Hildebrand, Chad Starling, and many more will intrigue you. Fashions, such as Flatliner and The Cyclist’s Widow, will stun you. Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care and Mourning Practices, provide an educational element.
NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY
271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com
New Elements has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985. We invite you to learn more about the artists we represent, featured exhibitions, and gallery news. We regularly update the work available online, so return often to view our many different selections if you can’t drop into the gallery.
WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover St.
(bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery
Wilma Daniels Gallery would like to welcome the first show of 2018, The Photo Invitational: Out of the Pines. Out of the Pines features work in photography by instructors from North Carolina Colleges and Universities. Featured artists are: Erin Arsenault, Kevin Eams, Dhanraj Emanuel, and Jay Capers, Randolph Community College; Jeff Murphy, Heather Freeman, Aspen Hochhalte, and Ann Kluttz, UNCC; Rose Jerome, Winston-Salem State; Courtney Johnson, UNCW; Daniel Josip Kariko and Angela Franks Wells, ECU; Larry Lean, University of Mount Olive; Jennifer Mace, CFCC; Leigh Ann Parrish, Western Carolina University; Richard Tichich, Western Carolina University; Charity Valentine, Pitt Community College; Will Willner, Wake Forest University; Joe Young, Catawba Vally Community College; Scot Taylor and Ryan Adrick, Carteret Community College.
EXPO 216
216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com
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JUST THE GOOD OL’ GIRLS:
Southern humor continues on stage at TheatreNOW with musical, ‘Good Ol’ Girls’
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BY: SHEA CARVER
heatreNOW is going into its second show from the “Season of the Southern Woman,” which kicked off last month with local playwright Joel Perry’s “Azalea Fest Queen.” Next up is Paul Ferguson’s “Good Ol’ Girls,” a musical based on the writing of Southern scribes Jill McCorkle and Lee Smith. Ferguson, a professor at UNC Chapel Hill (who also taught TheatreNOW’s artistic director Zach Hanner) premiered the show in 2010. The story follows Southern women through all ages and various stages of their lives via vignettes presented by monologue and song. The cast will consist of Sydney Smith Martin, Bianca Shaw, Beth Corvino, Katie Joy Anderson, Lynnette O’Callaghan, Andrea Powell, and Penelope Grover, with musical director Linda Markas leading the band: Jack Warfield, Brandon Bales and Will Walter—members of R&B/funk/rap act New Atmosphere. encore interviewed Ferguson about the show, its inspiration and what audiences can expect in its ILM debut.
and written into a play that would portray true Southern womenhood through the archetype of the iconic good ol’ girl. e: What’s the premise of the show, and tell us about some of the characters and their traits that paint this Southern humor. PF: The show uses seven actors to portray the seven stages of a person’s life, from youth through old age. Early in the play, the younger women are featured, followed by characters closer to middle age, and finally moving into old age. Throughout the play, the characters experience courtship, friendship, marriage, divorce, motherhood, hard times, and good times. The characters are fun and funny, and there is a lot of laughter. When there is disappointment, the characters face it bravely. As Lee Smith has said, “It is amazing what all a person can take and still go on.”
e: Is there any reason you chose to focus on women of the South; what encore (e): Tell me about ‘Good Ol’ women of the South have inspired you Girls’ and why you wanted to write it. in your own life? How? What started the project? PF: I wrote this show in part to honor my wife, Andrea. She is a brilliant actor as well Paul Ferguson (PF): Years ago, I wanted to write a show to honor my wife and my as a professional web designer and my daigrandmother, both of whom are the oppo- ly inspiration. This year we’re celebrating site of the stereotypes of Southern women our 25th wedding anniversary, and we’re often seen on television and in film. About still just as much in love and having just as that time, Lee Smith called me to say she much fun. and Jill McCorkle, and the Nashville songwriters Matraca Berg and Marshall Chapman, had a substantial amount of material that they thought could be combined
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PF: The narratives of Marshall’s and Matraca’s music and the musicality and lyricism of Lee’s and Jill’s prose complement each other perfectly. Matraca Berg once said if her songs could grow into novels, she hoped they would grow into novels like the ones that Lee Smith writes. And just as a beautiful melody and superb lyrics can reach into your mind and heart quickly, anyone who’s read Lee’s and Jill’s work knows you can be laughing heartily at the top of the page and find yourself in tears before you reach the bottom. All four writers share the ability to make you laugh through your tears. e: What were some of the hardest undertakings in transforming their words to the stage? PF: Because I was given the rights to all of Lee’s and Jill’s writing, and all of Marshall’s and Matraca’s music, choosing what to include and what to leave out was extremely difficult. We spent two years in performance workshops, testing how songs and stories fit together. The final version included what we thought were the best compressed depictions of the various ages of the good ol’ girl. One particularly difficult scene involves a character who is preparing her mother to be buried. We discarded 13 drafts of the scene before Lee Smith attended a rehearsal and in one night wrote a monologue personally suited to the actor. Lee’s words became a scene that is sad but also funny, uplifting, redemptive, and consoling.
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AN EQUAL PLACE AT THE TABLE: Second Star hosts ‘Miscast Cabaret’ fundraiser for youth theatre camps
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ilmington’s vast array of theatrical talent spreads far and wide. A bevy of creative dancers, singers and actors take on over 100 productions annually, shown on stages from Thalian’s magical 500-seat theatre, to more intimate venues, like the 50-seat Cape Fear Playhouse. Recently, local theatre companies have been sourcing alternative venues to host shows that mimic the fun of a space they’re performing in—such as C’est La Guerre who produced “Bukowsical” at Front Street Brewery’s Beam Room or Thalian Association’s “Mr. Roberts” at the Battleship NC. This weekend the trend continues as local nonprofit Second Star Theatre Company will host “Miscast Cabaret” in Ronald Sachs Violins on Castle Street. “I wanted to take the performers out of their element,” director LaRaisha Dionne
says. “Oftentimes, when we see them on stages they normally perform on, and we recall roles they’ve done in the past. I want to strip that away and perhaps see them in a new light.” Dionne has cast them in roles they normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to play—swapping genders in some and tossing out the idea of typecasting altogether. For instance, from the show “Chicago,” an all-male rendition of “Cell Block Tango” will come to life. The King of England from “Hamilton” will be played by Kendra Geohring-Garrett, and Maria Chandler will bend and snap it as Elle Woods from “Legally Blond.” “I am personally so excited to see Maria’s take,” Dionne says. Dionne also cast Terrill Williams as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and John-Paul Coffman as the Good Witch, Glinda, from “Wicked.” Dionne’s husband, Christian, will sing “She Used To Be Mine” from “Waitress,” while Lance
Howell takes on “Maybe This Time” from the famed “Cabaret.”
with CFCC’s Community Enrichment program,” explains Dionne, who also works for CFCC’s Wilson Center. “They offer a variety of summer camps in different areas, and they wanted to do a theatre camp that would utilize the Wilson Center performance hall.”
“We are doing ‘Miscast Cabaret’ because we did a teen version and the adults in town said they’d love to do it,” Dionne tells. She held auditions and was blown away by the turnout. Much of it was from the help of local choreographer and founder of Techmoja Dance Company, Kevin Lee-y Green.
Though camps aren’t free of charge, Second Star does offer a scholarship program to campers who have financial-aid needs. They always welcome businesses who wish to sponsor as well. (Potential campers and sponsors can email board@secondstartheatre.org for more information.)
“He had the brilliant, albeit daunting idea to ask some of the big performers to join in,” Dionne says. “I drafted a note and sent it to all of my mentors, directors, leaders in the community, and I was shocked at the amazingly positive response.”
Dionne knows firsthand the positive empowerment and reinforcement that comes from living a life immersed in the arts. “I started doing theatre with a company called the ‘Ark’ in Long Beach, CA, as an afterschool program,” she remembers. “They did music, visual art, and theater arts. Not having a lot of money growing up, the Ark saved me from a life that could look very different from what it is now. I struggled a lot in my 20s to find my place and my voice. Wilmington theatre has embraced me as one of their own and gave me my life back.”
Dionne has staged the show minimally, in order to focus on the story of each song. She modeled the layout of the venue after places in NYC, the Duplex or Don’t Tell Mama’s. “Catching some of my favorite Broadway performers after hours was the highlight of my time as an actress in NYC,” she praises. “I want to recreate an intimate and special feel.” Green helped choreograph the big number, “Cell Block Tango,” which Dionne assures will be a fierce reminder of how deep the talent in Wilmington reaches. Just as well, Denice Hopper will lead the helm in music, which will find a welcoming sound in the acoustics of the shop.
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As long as the performers and audience walk away feeling enlivened, Dionne will be happy. Even better will be continuing the show year after year, as proceeds benefit Second Star Theatre Company. The company started two years ago from a group of community artists, allies, and supporters, with a mission to create all-inclusive performing arts programming and arts educational opportunities for youth. To date they’ve hosted numerous shows, like “Cry Baby” and “FAME,” produced and acted by teens, as well as a few adult shows, like “The Last Five Years” and “Murder Ballad.” They have hosted camps each summer for kids who want to explore and grow within the performing arts. Proceeds from “Miscast Cabaret” will help defray costs to continue hosting the camps.
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“It is not like directing a full-length production,” Dionne explains of “Miscast.” “The difficulty is having limited rehearsal, but the talent is out of this world, so I am confident from the rehearsals we’ve had so far.”
The Second Star board and Dionne— who serves as secretary—hope to offer the same hope and opportunities to others. The focus is to remain all-inclusive, no matter the background, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, etc. “We deserve a place at the table and not a ‘sometimes’ place when people need to fill a diversity quota,” Dionne tells. “We deserve an equal place at the table.”
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COMEDIC TRADITION:
Cape Fear Comedy Festival returns for its ninth year with talent, new and old in its history, all the festival shows are free, excluding Dead Crow’s usual Friday and Saturday night showcases. The laughs don’t end there, however.
BY: JESSICA RUSSELL
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ilmington is no stranger to comedy. Our downtown comedy haven, Dead Crow, has entertained the community since its opening in 2014 (but, really, it set its roots as Nutt St. Comedy Room five years prior). From such blossomed the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, which returns over the weekend for its ninth year across six venues that will feature 65 performers.
“Come check out shows,” Harrison encourages, “but after the festival, make sure to check out live comedy. Wilmington’s a great scene and we’ve got a lot of independent shows happening all over town. Check out live comedy any chance you can get.”
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“It’s four days of really fun entertainment where [audiences] can support their favorite venues,” Timmy Sherrill, owner of Dead Crow and co-founder of the festival, describes.
“If you’re here all four days,” Sherrill explains, “we’ll find you a stage to perform on each day you’re here. Most festivals you get one show, one day, and that’s it.” With such a large number of comedians occupying Wilmington’s venues over the weekend, there also is room for meeting new comics and creating friendships. “It’s a good place to network,” Sherrill notes of the comedians who visit from all across the country. “They meet each other and become friends and then help each other out when they go to their cities.” One is local comedian Drew Harrison, who performs at different venues each day during the weekend’s festival. Harrison grew up a big fan of stand-up and decided to try his own hand at it in December 2011. Now, he performs regularly as part of Wilmington’s local comedy scene. 2018 is Harrison’s third year performing at the festival. “It’s like our Super Bowl,” he tells. “Wilmington comedy gets to be on display for a week, and we get to show comedians from all over the country what it’s like to do comedy and make people laugh in beautiful Wilmington.” Cape Fear Comedy Festival manages to grow each year. Six venues now provide stages for the festival: Dead Crow, Waterline Brewing Company, Dram + Morsel, Bourgie Nights, Reel Cafe and Bombers Bev. Co. And all of them are needed, as
FRENCH FOR FUNNY: Mary Jane French is set to perform at comedy fest. Photo by Tristan Wright
the festival receives more than 400 submissions annually. “If you’re curious about how comedy is growing or how it’s evolving,” Sherrill emphasizes, “these people showing up are speaking on behalf of their cities and states. You can see what the wave of comedy is there.” A panel reviews each submission video sent in prior to the festival, without regard for how long the comedians have performed. The aim is to include comics with a natural talent, whether they have performed on “Conan” or just started doing stand-up last week. Comedians from all walks of life receive invitations to tell their stories. Mary Jane French, a trans comedian based in Richmond, Virginia, knows the importance of representation in events like the Cape Fear Comedy Festival. It’s what allows her to spread her love of comedy with others where she might not otherwise be able to. French always enjoyed performing and would often do so in her high school’s theatre program. When her beloved theatre teacher left the school and a less-than-great one replaced her, though, French needed to find a different outlet for expressing herself. She turned to open-mic nights at a venue one county over from her hometown to get her fix. Despite the 30-minute commute each way, she found her passion.
“From a young age,” French remembers, “[comedy] was kind of how I learned to interact with the world and how to process various emotions I was having when I was younger. I’ve been doing stand-up longer than almost anything else in my life, so it’s hard to imagine a version of my life where it’s not a huge part of it.” French explores topics of gender, sexuality and being a trans woman in her set. She hopes, through her performances, more people become aware of such issues and feel more comfortable talking about them.
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Sherrill collaborated with his friend Matt Ward to create the festival in 2009 and put together an event that allowed everyone’s participation, including younger comedians. Sherrill and Ward managed to invite 65 comedians, both locals and out-of-towners, to perform on one of several Wilmington stages—some even did multiple sets.
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‘Avengers’ entertains with great acting, but questionable resolution
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May-7-9 (additional 4 p.m. screening on May 9): “The Leisure Seeker” stars Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren and two-time Golden Globewinner Donald Sutherland. The runaway couple goes on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker. Travelling from Boston to The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West, they recapture their passion for life and love for each other. (Rated R, 113 min.)
f I’ve learned anything from nearly 20 years of writing about movies online, it’s how I appreciate movies that defy expectations. It explains my Marvel movie malaise with everything from “Age of Ultron” through “Captain America: Civil War.” I was bored with the Marvel Cinematic Universe onscreen because it wasn’t doing anything different. They were delivering “good” to “marginally entertaining” movies with a lot of polish, but they were painfully redundant and formulaic. The formula gets reconfigured in the latest Marvel blockbuster, “Avengers: Infinity War,” which features characters from a wide variety of superhero movies. They come together in one galaxy-spanning adventure to stop a mad galactic despot named “Thanos.” It is the same principle that propelled the original “Avengers” to record-breaking box-office and crowd-pleasing excitement; however, I’d be lying if I said I was excited to see “Infinity War.” At this point, it seems more like an obligation than a must-see cinematic event.
RUNNING ON EMPTY: Marvel Cinematic Universe has a great pace but needs to go in a different direction with story endings. Photo courtesy Disney
I remember when we weren’t drowning in superhero movies and comic-book adaptations. There was time between them to build up anticipation. Yet, Disney bought Marvel and “Star Wars,” and so they are attempting to keep everyone in a state of perpetual frenzy by releasing familiar franchise films at a pace matched only by a coked-up Tazmanian Devil. “Black Panther” came out just two months ago. Now, on the heels of massive success, comes another Marvel movie to consume attention.
film feels a little too reliant on every character being capable of a well-timed quip. Goddamn, does Marvel love their quippy heroes. The movie also moves at a breakneck pace (a plus). There are no pauses or slow moments; the idea the universe is about to be donkey-punched is introduced in the first 90 seconds of the movie. Then it blasts off like a pair of rocket-powered shoes toward the massive action-packed third act.
The plot is ridiculously simple: Thanos (Josh Brolin) is a big, scary purple alien who believes the key to bringing order in the universe is eradicating half of the population. In order to do this, he needs to assemble six ancient stones to allow him to wield unfathomable power. The only thing standing in his way are heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the Avengers, Doctor Strange, The Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther, and Spider-Man. Thanos’ quest spans the galaxy and leads our heroes to forge alliances and work with new allies in order to stop him. “Avengers: Infinity War” has a lot of things working in its favor. First of all, it’s fun. The movie achieves a nice balance between highstakes action and character-based humor. There are payoffs throughout the movie, based solely on a decade of character development and world-building. The movie is brimming with great actors, playing a dynamic range of characters and personalities. Sometimes the
Still, the movie isn’t perfect. I’m getting a little tired of movies never really having a satisfying ending. It seems like I’m watching the world’s most expensive television series, which only puts out two or three episodes a year. Ten years into the Marvel movies, and I still don’t feel any sense of completion or closure. I’m fine with serialized storytelling, but after a decade it might be time to start tying up some of the loose ends. Much like the comic books they’re based on, the stories seem to go on and on in a perpetual story cycle.
but I’m starting to wonder if the films are capable of delivering anything other than surface thrills. Last year saw Logan take the comic-book movie genre to a deeper place. It would be nice to see some of that in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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May-14-18 (additional 4 p.m. screening on May 16): “A Fantastic Woman” is the story of Marina, a waitress and singer, and Orlando, an older man, who are in love and planning for the future. After Orlando suddenly falls ill and dies, Marina is forced to confront his family and society, and to fight again to show them who she is: complex, strong, forthright, fantastic. (Rated R, 104 min.)
Like “Black Panther” or “Thor: Ragnarok,” there is a lot of entertainment value packed into the movie. Honestly, “Infinity War” is a soundand-fury sandwich with McGuffin meat. It’s a tasty treat but I never felt sated. Marvel movies are the cinematic equivalent of Chinese food. For the most part they’re enjoyable, but after an hour I’m hungry again. I suppose that’s both a compliment and a sleight. There’s nothing wrong with leaving an audience wanting more,
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JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com
PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s BestOf awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com
KURE BEACH DINER George and Frankie Turner opened the Kure Beach Diner in 2012. Once located beside the old 1923 Kure Beach Pier, once Hurrican Hazel wiped out the two-story building, the pier house tackle shop moved across the lane and housed the Seaside Café. The stories of the original days and of the beach in a bygone era are still told on the Kure Beach Diner’s walls, which today is known for some of the best grits and hushpuppies around. The laid-back local joint prides itself on its old-school vibe, serving American food from morning to night. 101 K Ave, Kure Beach, (910) 458-8778 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER: Breakfast is served 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner are served 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: wwwfacebook.com/Kure-Beach-Diner-276729072381968
RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot. Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com
THE LAZY PIRATE The Lazy Pirate is a place where the food will hold your tastebuds down and tickle them silly, as drinks flow like an ice cold river. The menu is delicious—not pretentious. After having an ice-cold beverage—virgin or not—you can start a culinary safari with one of our delicious homemade appetiz-
ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order, using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for daily specials and other important information online at www.facebook.com/roadhousewilmington, or call (910) 765-1103. Please, no reservations. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m.
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breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington
We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com
SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop is bringing their love for great food and customer service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend brunch. We offer coffee & pastries, great foods to go from our deli & freezer cases (appetizers, salads, entrees & sides), bakery items (scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, pies & more), gluten-free bakery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle. 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com
ASIAN
HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with three locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead drivethru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or takeout options. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured MondaySaturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, N. Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com
THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more. Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades. Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol. com
INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
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If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com
■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com
YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172. ■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served din- Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. ers the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making Complimentary Birthday Dessert. up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes ■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com. @yosakeilm on Twitter & with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to Instagram. Like us on Facebook. the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and YOSHI Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandthe greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are wiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, inpitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese cluding Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, (910) 771-9151. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com 15 minutes before closing. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-youcan-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown
BAGELS
BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is the best spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Serving traditional New York Style Bagels is our speciality. We boil our bagels before baking them, which effectively sets the crust and produces a perfect bagel made with love. Don’t forget about our selection of custom sandwiches that are always made to order. Try out our breakfast options like The Heart Attack filled with Egg, Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, and American Cheese, or the Egg-White Dun-Rite with Egg Whites, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Spinach, and Tomato. Our Boar’s Head meats & cheeses are the perfect accoutrements for assembling the perfect sandwich, every time! Check out our Cuban Chicken Lunch Sandwich, complete with Boar’s Head Chicken Breast, Ham, Swiss, Pickles, Lettuce, Mayo, and Yellow Mustard. You can also make your own! Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, Kaiser rolls, biscuits, wraps, salads, bowls, omelettes, and more! Make your lunch a combo for $1.50 more, and get a small drink, potato salad or chips, and a pickle spear. Visit us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue right before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach. Look out for our third location, coming to Monkey Junction soon!. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more! ■ WEBSITE: www.BeachBagels.biz ROUND BAGELS AND DONUT Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also
offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: www.roundbagelsanddonuts.com
CARIBBEAN
JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years. Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouthwatering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter JAMAICA HOUSE SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Jamaica House provides diners with the real taste of the island! They offer a wide variety of Caribbean dishes, such as oxtail, curry goat jerk chicken, rice and beans, steamed cabbage, beef or chicken patty, and more! Their chefs and staff are dedicated to give you a real Jamaica experience every single time you walk through the door. 2206 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 833-8347 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Buffet hours are Tues. Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington
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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half-price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com THE MELTING POT Fondue is a meal best enjoyed with friends and family, so bring them along when visiting The Melting Pot. At our gourmet fondue restaurant, we provide a full four-course finedining treat for hungry guests. We are an excellent choice for diners looking who want to have a few drinks with bites of chocolate and cheese. No matter the mood, we have something for all tastes. The dining adventure starts with a bubbling pot of cheese, blended and seasoned table-side. Seasoned veggies and artisanal breads can be dipped into a choice cheese, while freshly made salads cleanse the palate. Entrees are customizable, and we finish off the evening with decadent chocolate fondue. What’s not to love? 855 Town Center Dr., (910) 256-1187 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Mon. - Thurs., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Fri., 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat., 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., and Sun., 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington, Mayfaire ■ FEATURING: Fresh veggies and meats, cheeses and breads, chocolates and other sweet treats for dipping evening of dinnertime fun. ■ WEBSITE: www.meltingpot.com
IRISH
THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide. ■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com
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 SLAINTE IRISH PUB ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of 399-3980 cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place seven days a week to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and des- ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction serts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching ■ FEATURING: Irish pub grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, and fun. luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for par- ■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj ties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) HOPLITE IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Now in its eighth year, Hoplite Irish Pub and Restaurant is 251-0433. ■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/week sea- Pleasure Island’s favorite neighborhood spot for great food, gathering with friends and enjoying drinks. Their outdoor patio sonally, May-October ■ SERVING WEEKEND LUNCH: Sat & Sun, 11:30am- fills with sounds of local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as karaoke on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays. 2:30pm, seasonally May-October
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Offering reasonably priced homemade comfort-style pub grub, folks can dine on chicken salad sandwiches, Shepard’s Pie, Angus beef burgers, veggie burger, shrimp ‘n’ grits, homemade mac ‘n’ cheese balls, fresh-battered onion rings, fresh-made daily desserts, and so much more. 720 N Lake Park Blvd., (910) 458-4745 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. until midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.hopliterestaurant.com
ITALIAN
ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week! The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.
Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: www.italianbistronc.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and 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 everchanging selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing. SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists
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and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days/week, 365 days/year. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town! ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com
eration 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 9:30am-4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!
FREDDIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Freddie’s Restaurant has been serving the Pleasure Island area since 1995. While well-known for their large portions of classic Italian food, anyone who has dined at Freddie’s will recommend their staple item: a large bone-in pork chop. It’s cut extra thick from the center and has become the signature dish, served in a variety of ways, such as with cherry peppers and balsamic glaze. With traditional red -andwhite-checkered tablecloths, Frank Sinatra playing in the background, Freddie’s has the reputation as one of the area’s most romantic eateries. And they’re open year-round, seven days a week at 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations for parties of five or more. 111 K Ave., (910) 458-5979 ■ SERVING DINNER: Opens daily, 4:30 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.freddiesrestaurant.com
MEXICAN
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 gen-
LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com
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LOS PORTALES Taqueria Los Portales has been open since 2006, and serves street food from their heritage. It’s a perfect stop for diners looking for a great traditional Mexican dinner, with fast service in a family friendly atmosphere! The variety of meats used to prepare their tacos is the characteristic that sets the taqueria apart from other Mexican restaurants! 1207 S. Kerr Ave. 910-799-5255 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.taquerialostportales.com
ORGANIC
LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”
■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. ■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com
SEAFOOD
CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm8:30pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com
CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847. ■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington
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■ FEATURING: Acclaimed ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com
OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier. ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com
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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.
MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local seafood and more! ■ WEBSITE: www.MikesCfood.com
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 ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!
■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com SOUTH BEACH GRILL South Beach Grill has served locals and guests on Wrightsville Beach since 1997 with consistent, creative cuisine— Southern-inspired and locally sourced, from the land and sea. Diners can enjoy a great burger outside on their patio for lunch or experience the unique, eclectic, regional dinners crafted by their chef. The chef’s menu highlights the bounty of fresh Carolina coastal seafood right at their front door. South Beach Grill overlooks the scenic anchorage on Banks Channel, located on beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC, located across from the public docks at Wynn Plaza. The best sunsets on Wrightsville Beach! The restaurant is accessible by boat! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Limited reservations accepted. 100 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, (910) 256-4646 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade, Southern-inspired fine cuisine, with the freshest ingredients, for both lunch and dinner. ■ WEBSITE: www.southbeachgrillwb.com STEAM RESTAURANT AND BAR Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods and ingredients. With an extensive wine and beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/ outdoor seating, and beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is the area’s new go-to restaurant. Reservations recommended. Open seven days a week!, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 9 Estell Lee Pl, (910) 726-9226 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Bar: 11 a.m.-Until. Menu Bar: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.steamrestaurantilm.com
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HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Wilmington—on Carolina Beach Rd.—is bringing a fresh All-American diner experience with never-frozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made inhouse every day. Founded in Eastern North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality and fresh food. Lunch and dinner is grilled in an open-air kitchen, and they serve you at your table—with a smile. 6331 Carolina Beach Rd., (910) 793-6350 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. . ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Delicious burgers and homemade shakes! ■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmington-carolina-beach-rd J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction. The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day. We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com MUNCHIES The most unique restaurant in Wilmington is Munchies. Located adjacent to the UNCW campus, Munchies provides a new take on classic American fare. Selling items unavailable anywhere else such as the famous “Fat Sandwiches”, decadent milk shakes, and fried desserts set Munchies apart, while the incredible flavor of traditional items such as burgers and wings make Munchies stand out. Open until 3 am daily, and offering dine in, take out, and delivery options, as well the choice of ordering online, Munchies is a new American classic for todays modern world. Perfect for lunch, dinner or a late night snack, and totally customizable, Munchies makes sure you get your food, your way, all day. 419 S. College Rd., Unit 35, 910-798-4999. Dine in. Delivery. Take out ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: 12pm - 3 am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: munchiesfoodco.com ON A ROLL Roll on into OAR—a fusion of American-Jewish-Italian deli fare, interspersed in seasonal specialties with a Southern accent. Every customer will receive freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and salads, with the freshest of ingredients, all to ensure top quality. And when the place is hopping, it is well worth the wait. Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver!— On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub. Come make us your favorite! 125 Grace Street, (910) 6222700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 24hour catering available. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: Check us out on Facebook!
SOUTHERN
CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings. ■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080. ■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; FriSat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com
Fresh From the Farm The Riverfront Farmers Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters. Downtown Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers Market
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SPORTS BAR
CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for 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: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington. ■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com
TAPAS/WINE BAR
THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR The Fortunate Glass is an intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle. The food menu consists of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts that will compliment any wine selection. ■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. - Thur., 4 p.m. - midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. ■ FEATURING: Weekly free wine tasting Tues., 6 - 8 p.m. Small plates, and wine and beer specials. ■ WEBSITE: www.fortunateglass.com
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SINGING IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT:
Ch. 9 Mama put my guns in the ground, I can’t shoot them anymore BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER
“H
ey, Slim, how ya’ doin’?” Kitty greeted the head of transportation. He was, of course, grossly overweight—hence the nickname. A gaggle of middle-aged white men hung around him— teamsters, who drove trucks for film productions in town. They spent their time in parking lots of locations and they griped, professionally. It didn’t matter the weather was beautiful, they would gripe about it. It didn’t matter everything was running smoothly, they would gripe about it. In the shadow of the Bellamy Mansion, they huddled in a semi-circle and engaged in their usual activity. “Hello, Miss Kitty.” He nodded in her direction. The men around him all nodded, muttered greetings and smiled. They liked Kitty and Kitty had learned the way to find out the real dirt on a movie set was to talk to the drivers. “So, how’s filming going?” she asked brightly. “Well, you know how it is Miss Kitty—another day another dollar,” Slim shrugged. His chorus nodded agreement. “They haven’t got a clue, but we will keep it rollin’ no matter what. You can count on that.” “I do,” Kitty nodded. “I’m sure they do, too.” “Yeah, well, they should. That’s all I’m sayin’.” Slim spit a wad of tobacco juice out of the side of his mouth into an empty Sun Drop can. “Miss Kitty, are you here to do a story about us and how we keep the film industry rolling?” “Slim, we ran that story last year.” She smiled and shook her head. “I don’t think my editor is going to let us do it again so quickly.” “That’s OK, Miss Kitty, I understand, when you have something this special you don’t want to over expose it. Wear it out. I understand.” His chorus chuckled and Kitty joined in. “Thanks for understanding, Slim.” Kitty gave him a side-long glance. “Hey Slim, there is something I want to ask you about.” “You having car trouble?” “No, thank you. It’s not that. It’s about, well … I was wondering if any of you gentlemen hunt? Like for food?” The chorus all nodded. “Are you in need of some venison?” Slim asked. “I can ask my wife, I think we still have some in the freeze...“ “No, no thank you.” Kitty cut him off. “I’m in need of some information. I’ve never held a gun,
and I am trying to understand some things.” “Is this about the poor kid that was killed on the other movie?” Slim asked quietly. “Yes,” Kitty nodded. “They’ve suspended filming...” “Don’t I know it!” Slim interrupted her this time. “Got eight drivers with nothing to move and no work right now.” He kissed the Sun Drop can again. “What do you want to know?” “Can anyone explain a basic firearms procedure to me? Like I said, I’ve never held a gun before.” Maybe it has something to do with having a father who buries people for a living—too much contact with death as it is. “Listen, gun ownership—even handling a weapon—is a responsibility. It is not taken lightly. It is not a play toy.” Slim was starting to visibly vibrate. “Guys, whatdaya think? Am I right?” To a man they began reciting like a liturgy in church: “If a sportsman true you’d be Listen carefully to me. . .
Never, never let your gun Pointed be at anyone.
That it may unloaded be
Matters not the least to me.
When a hedge or fence you cross Though of time it cause a loss
From your gun the cartridge take For the greater safety’s sake.
If twixt you and neighboring gun Bird shall fly or beast may run Let this maxim ere be thine ‘Follow not across the line.’
Stops and beaters oft unseen
Lurk behind some leafy screen. Calm and steady always be
‘Never shoot where you can’t see.’ You may kill or you may miss But at all times think this:
‘All the pheasants ever bred
Won’t repay for one man dead.’ Keep your place and silent be;
Game can hear, and game can see; Don’t be greedy, better spared
Is a pheasant, than one shared.” Slim held up a hand and started counting off
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on his fingers. “All guns are always loaded— treat them as so! “Your weapon belongs either in your hand or on the rack. “Your weapon is not a toy. “Always check your weapon and verify it is clear of obstructions. “Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on target and you have made the decision to shoot. “Be sure of your target and what is beyond it. “Never point the gun at anything you are not willing to destroy.” Kitty’s jaw hung open. Clearly, these were not afterthoughts, but rules carefully and forcefully impressed upon each young man when first introduced to firearms, now written upon his mind consciously and unconsciously and practiced almost religiously. To violate the rules would not only result in loss of life but a violation of something deeper. They agreed to spend time together in the woods, each holding something that could kill the other ones. There had to be rules in order to have trust, and the trust had to be rock hard. “So how did that actor kid get shot?” Slim demanded. “Was the gun treated like it was loaded? Clearly not.” He ticked off each point, his voice increasing with anger and vehemence. “Was the weapon checked for obstructions? Clearly not. That other actor kid—his finger was on the trigger when he wasn’t prepared to shoot. Was he sure of his target and what was beyond it? I don’t think so—if he was, he made the decision to destroy Jeffrey Chen because he pointed a gun and pulled a trigger while aiming at him—which you only do if you have made the decision to destroy something or someone.” “You all knew that poem?” Kitty finally managed. She registered subconsciously that, for all his pretensions of not knowing their names, Slim clearly knew each of the actors on another film in town. “Of course, we learned it in Boy Scouts. Had to if you wanted to do shooting sports.” Slim deposited another wad into the can. “Obviously, none of the movie people from LA ever learned it. Shame.” “Yes, yes it is.” Kitty paused. “So you hold Stan—the other actor holding the gun—you hold him accountable for Jeffrey’s death?” “Now, I wasn’t there, but clearly he didn’t follow safety procedure. It sounds like no one else
did neither.” Slim took a deep breath. “Miss Kitty, I was in the Corps, and I can tell you, it is not a game when you point a weapon at another human being. If he made the choice to aim a weapon at another person and pull the trigger—even if he thought the weapon was unloaded—he behaved in a manner intended to kill. Even if that kid was fooling around and not taking it seriously—especially if he was fooling around and not taking it seriously. Yes, he holds responsibility.” Slim shook his head. “But where was the weapons master who is supposed to keep them safe? Keep them from doing that? Who put a gun in the hand of someone not qualified to hold it and let them fire?” The chorus murmured their agreement. “Can I quote you on that Slim?” Kitty poised her pencil above her notebook. “Aww, Miss Kitty, you want me to lose my job? Can’t you just say ‘an anonymous source’?” “Not to keep my job with Mr. Dawes.” Kitty shook her head and smiled. “No, he believes in journalism that cites verified, reputable and quotable sources.” “Well, Miss Kitty, I got my wife and children to think about. So I’d kindly ask you not to quote me.” “I understand Slim, it can be off-the-record background research.” Kitty agreed. “I sure would like to know the answers to those questions when you find out, miss.” Slim spat again. “Because if you’ll excuse me sayin’ so, I think you will find out.” “I hope so, Slim,” Kitty sighed. “Do you think you could put me in touch with the drivers from ‘Blackbird’? The ones currently out of work?” “Why do you wanna talk to them?” Slim asked warily. “I’m just doing my job, Slim: asking questions, trying to get answers.” He nodded, spat again and added quietly, “You might want to ask if any of them heard the second set of shots that night. The ones fired after the ambulance left to take Jeffrey Chen to the hospital. Yeah, you might want to ask them if they know anything about that.” Gwenyfar Rohler is the fact-or-fiction writer for 2018. Her serial story, “Singing in the Dead of Night,” follows the death of a young movie star and the emotional aftermath that follows, as local media try to uncover the events leading up to the high-profile “murder,” which takes place while filming in Wilmington, NC.
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Fashion for philanthropy continues with DVSS annual fundraiser BY: SHEA CARVER
care for the community is so hopeful and encouraging,” Ussery shares.
t’s all about street style on the 2018 catwalk for the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services (DVSS) Fashion Show and Silent Auction. The 26th annual event takes place Friday afternoon and night at the newly renovated Hilton downtown, now called “Hotel Ballast.” “Socks with sandals, hyper embellishments, and prim and proper detailing” is what folks can prepare to see, according to organizer Michael Ussery. Ussery has teamed up with local stores, like Island Passage, Bloke, Modern Legend, Sweetwater, Meadowlark, and Tres Bleu, as well as stylists and designers, including Alisha Thomas, Drewe Smith, Ashley Duch, Elizabeth Workman, and Haley Smith.
The stylists went into local Vintage Value shops, which are operated by DVSS, to find second-hand wares that could be upcycled into modern looks when paired with offthe-rack styles from local boutiques, just in time for spring and summer. Pearface Co. and Ruby Assata founder Alisha Thomas scored a large woven basket bag and a pair of off-beige Italian pumps. “I am repurposing the woven basket into a backpack,” she tells, “and I’m going to paint [the pumps] a bright, more modern color.” Thomas will take a cue from Calvin Klein’s recent 2018 runway for fall fashions. She’s choosing yellow or orange to paint the pumps, a trend seen recently in sneaker ware as well. Her inspiration is directly from what she coins a “tropical power lunch.”
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“Their excitement and eagerness to be a part of a project, solely out of passion and
important aspect comes from funds raised to benefit DVSS. The theme of the show is “Awakening,” something apropos to the outreach DVSS continues to offer. Last year alone they worked with 1,155 women, 26 men and 203 children. “We sheltered 161 women, seven men, and 90 children,” says Lauren Daley, director of development and operations. “We serve an average of 248 individuals each month. We also partner with community resources and organizations to provide a parenting program for parenting after trauma and children’s counseling and tutoring in the shelter.”
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UPCYCLING: Alisha Thomas of Ruby Assata will repurpose above items, found at Vintage Values, and make them modern and wearable for the 2018 runway show, ‘Awakening,’ to benefit DVSS. Photo by Alisha Thomas
explains, “and the high heels feel like a 1980’s power lunch. My plan is to combine them into a relaxed, sophisticated look that would pair nicely with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc in the summer.”
They work with community partners to continue helping clients with transitional housing, employment and education. They also have services throughout the community to provide advocacy support, counseling, empowerment support groups in English and Spanish, and court accompaniment. “We also have wonderful education programs in elementary (Hands are Not for Hitting, Words are not for Hurting), DC Virgo Middle School, and high schools, to educate about healthy relationships and boundaries,” Daley tells. Working with Vintage Values is of prominent importance for DVSS, as the store is used to source clothes and home goods for clients. “We are only able to provide this resource, thanks to donations and those who shop there,” Daley adds. Vintage Values accepts gently used items Monday through Saturday, which feeds the nonprofit’s bottom line. “Our three stores provide between 25 to 30 percent of our budget income,” Daley says.
Drewe Smith, editor of Focus on the Coast Weddings, is going to style two outfits as well. She kept in mind the colorful spread of Selena Gomez in Vogue last year. “I really wanted to play with jewel tones and bring in a youthful feel to each one of my Vintage Values will have a pop-up shop looks,” Smith says. She’s taking a page out at the show for folks to browse after the of the 2018 pattern-mixing trend, by blendrunway. Registration for the lunch show being stripes and florals. Her second look, gins at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. for dinner. however, will be more traditional. “I found an amazing teal dress I will be dressing up with oversized hoops and embroidered Domestic Violence Shelter sheer socks,” Smith adds.
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Best of all, Ussery has secured real women and men to strut their stuff on the runway. “We use the term ‘models’ loosely,” he notes. “Fashion gets a bad rep of being unattainable, so we try to lean the show more toward great style.”
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Fri., May 4, 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Hotel Ballast 301 N. Water St. While keeping the looks fresh for the fashion show, which offers a lunch ($45) www.domesticviolence-wilm.org and dinner event ($55), really, the most
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ALTRUISTIC SUMMER VIBES:
Forum fashion show celebrates women, focuses on summer trends, gives back to local nonprofit Lauren, especially when paired with a flamingo purse. Jaymes’ mom, Michal, will be walking the runway as well in a showstopper from Zia, according to James.
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omen. Wilmington. Goodwill. A trifecta of inspiration hits the runway, for a special fashion show organized by SIS Digital Agency’s Meg Ahrenberg and hosted by Style Girl Jess James. The Forum Fashion Fiesta will celebrate summer and vacay vibes, with looks from six boutiques in The Forum, not to mention hair and makeup by Beauty Bar. Blue Hand Home will transform into a runway and vendor market on Thursday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. Couches and love seats will be featured around the runway, while dining tables will be used for vendor booths, and side and coffee tables for accessory displays. But, really, the focus is so much more than hot looks and wares for 2018.
“There were so many fun, summer vacay pieces to choose from at each of the shops,” James tells. “In the end, we selected pieces we know Wilmington women will swoon over.” Beauty Bar Boutique will be primping 18 models, from ages 4 to 50, who will don the best looks in hair and makeup design—as seen straight from the NY runways during fashion week. According to Beauty Bar owner Hannah Lynne Milojevic, it’s all about sporting a “lived-in” look. Maybe it comes with natural wave textures, or undone tendrils falling from an upstyle to create a soft, beachy look.
“Being that The Forum boutiques and many other businesses inside are owned and operated by females, we saw this as an opportunity to celebrate women,” Ahrenberg tells. “We wanted to make the event as female-centric as possible.” Ahrenberg reached out to A Safe Place to become the beneficiary of the fashion show. The nonprofit’s focus is on empowering girls and young women affected by sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. A Safe Place provides transitional housing for victims, and creates strategies to help girls fulfill personal, educational and career goals. They also help with child care, parenting classes and provide counseling services and survivor-led groups as needed. Their direct support services team partners with local organizations, including law enforcement, as well as prosecution programs, to help find the most effective ways to nurture young women coming out of such a strenuous environment.
BRINGING THE EDGE: A striped pair of overalls over a vintage Who tee from A La Mode will be one of many easy-wearing summertime looks seen on the runway Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of Jess James
James, who will oversee styling and emcee the event, centered the show on wares available at local boutiques rather than overall trends for 2018. Her main objective was to pull a cohesive collection based on what was hanging directly on the racks at The Forum.
“Some of the clothing feature standalone statement pieces,” she notes of the 18 looks to be shown, “like a bold, painterly silk maxi dress from Meadowlark or Tickets to Fashion Fiesta ($30 each) the embroidered tunic dresses from Blue benefit A Safe Place and include atten- Hand Home that makes you feel like you dance to the show, shopping with ven- just stepped onto the beach in Mykonos.” dors, as well as light bites from True Blue Attendees will see eyelet, off-theButcher and Table, K-Bueno Mexi-Q Grill and Apple Annie’s, as well as sips from shoulder crop tops with high-waisted Tama Tea and a wine card for free sam- shorts and side slits (Tres Bleu), as well ples at the Winestore, not to mention a as a vintage-inspired, 1975 Who tee, layered under a striped jumpsuit and a little photobooth fun. denim jacket (A La Mode). A star print “On the runway, you will see looks from overall dress from Peanut Butter & JelTrès Bleu, A La Mode Boutique, Blue Hand ly will be quite the piece de resistance, Home, Meadowlark, Zia Boutique, and Pea- as showcased by young model Jaymes nut Butter & Jelly,” Ahrenberg tells.
“Sun-kissed painting techniques for natural illumination and deconstructed haircuts that allow for movement and fluidity” is all the rage, Milojevich tells. An effortless bronzed glow on the cheeks and forehead add to the coastal vibe, with makeup being minimal and showcasing only a pop of color. The event will open with folks shopping the booths until 8:15 p.m. Numerous Forum shops outside of the ones featured on the runway will be represented as well, including Spectrum Jewelry, Club Pilates, Ki Spa and Salon, Purre Barre, and Lumina Gem. The UPS Store and
California Closets pitched in as sponsors from The Forum as well. “At 8:15 a.m., the show will begin with a welcome from A Safe Place,” Ahrenberg tells, “before Jess takes over as emcee.” “I may have a trick or two up my sleeve yet,” James quips. “Hint: It may involve a hula hoop!” After the fashion show, from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., guests can continue to shop and enjoy the vendors. Then they can head to True Blue Butcher & Table for a “Fiesta drink special” or K-Bueno Mexi-Q Grill for a “Fabulous Forum Fiesta Margarita” special. “We wanted to kick off the notoriously fun weekend, being that it’s so close to Cinco de Mayo,” Ahrenberg adds, “and get people excited for warmer weather, summer fashions, and incredible food!”
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Thurs., May 3, 7:30 p.m. Blue Hand Home 1125 Military Cutoff Rd. Tickets: $30 (benefits A Safe Place) shoptheforum.com/summerfashion-show-at-the-forum/
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MAY DAY: A few days late by S.N. ACROSS 1 Prefix meaning “beyond” 5 Drains of energy 9 Become frantic 14 Scandinavian autos 19 Poet in Augustus’ time 20 Nile queen’s nickname 21 Whirlpool sister brand 22 Available from a keg 23 Rain repellent 26 Emerson’s middle name 27 Downhill race 28 Lowly workers 29 Wasn’t colorfast 31 Be decisive 32 DMV rituals 34 Difficulty, informally 36 Pro skaters’ org. 37 Routing preposition 40 Mansion worker 41 Superfluous extras 43 Casual top 44 Influence creatively 46 Rosetta Stone symbols 50 Art class accessories 51 Fomented, as flames 52 Investment evaluations 53 Oscar speech verb 54 Arabian Nights mariner 55 Chicago Bears founder 58 Nothing, for instance 59 Four-pedal bike 60 “Ditto” 61 Bummed out 64 Totally 65 Will Smith or Betsy Ross 67 Hotshot performer 68 Bumped into 69 Upscale timepiece 70 Get support from 71 Lee of comic-book fame
72 Timid 73 Stage director’s directive 74 Oodles 75 Adjust to change 78 Grey’s Anatomy device 79 Pointy-haired thing 80 Pre-wedding ritual 84 Visa accepter 85 “Till next time” 86 Corporate coach 87 Singular sensation 88 Poodle or parrot 89 __.com (cellular service site) 90 Sporting blade 91 Biblical allegories 95 Distinctive period 96 Alias introducer 97 New beginning, so to speak 98 Apt to play tricks 102 Word on the state capitals list 104 Be daringly innovative 108 Skillful 109 Lauder of lipstick 110 Anatomical bender 111 Leaning typeface: Abbr. 112 Snug shelters 113 Cockpit console 114 Principal performer 115 Canvas covering DOWN 1 Cuts long blades 2 Malevolent 3 Fey of TV 4 Confound 5 Cream-cheese portions 6 Three-time heavyweight champ
7 Snuck a look 8 Footprint producers 9 Half a board game set 10 Brittany buddies 11 Tot’s break 12 Suffix for serpent 13 Tweedledum creator 14 Scattered about 15 Santa __ winds 16 Last space shuttle to launch 17 Retailer’s annoyance 18 Immaculate 24 Vegan beverage 25 Speck 30 With competence 33 Indecisive outcome 34 Urge to move 35 Oil-field equipment 37 UN member since 1977 38 Owing a lot 39 Military offensive 41 Cartoon caveman 42 Ankle mishap 45 Ivy League school 46 Hatchet 47 Retired for the night 48 Wedgwood worker 49 The dude’s 51 Samuel __ Breese Morse 54 Leaves the pier 55 Venerable harmonica brand 56 Lone Ranger’s farewell 57 __ arranger (banker, at times) 59 Grand 60 Two-Oscar actor 61 Was perched on 62 Scholarly environment 63 Most compact
65 Parliamentarily impermanent 66 Hurdled 71 “Get lost!” 72 Traffic ticket abbr. 73 Still-life object 74 Insincere “Sorry” 75 Onetime Israeli foreign minister 76 Seek quick stock profits 77 Synthetic fabrics
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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON
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HDWM ARTISAN MARKET
Join us every Sunday until Oct. 28 along the scenic, historic Wilmington riverfront for a weekly artisan market featuring some of Wilmington’s finest artists and crafts people.You’ll find everything from fine art to functional with a diverse assortment of painters, illustrators, woodworkers, metal workers, upscale crafts and more! Located at Riverfront Park on N. Water Street between Market and Princess from 10am3:30pm every Sun., weather permitting. This is a City of Wilmington event. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water S.
UPSCALE RESALE AND DESIGN CHALLENGE
May 4-5, 6pm: UpScale ReSale & Design Challenge is in its fourth year, and is Wilmington’s most creative interior design competition! This 2-day fundraising event brings together local design firms who are challenged to utilize ReStore resources to upcycle, recycle, and repurpose donated items into beautiful vignettes. All items are then made available for resale to benefit Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity! VIP Preview Party & Sale at The ArtWorks in Wilmington, NC, is the first night of a two-day fundraising event that brings together local designers who stage 10’ x 10 vignettes using re-purposed merchandise and home furnishings selected from Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. The vignettes are then reviewed by celebrity judges
during the VIP event, and awards are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Ticket holders select a People’s Choice Winner, and then have the opportunity to purchase the professionally repurposed vignette items to benefit Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Food and beverages included in price of ticket. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.
FREE COMIC DAY
May 5, 10am: Join us for another amazing Free Comic Book Day! We’ve got over 50 different comics to choose from, free donuts in the morning, free Boombalatti’s ice cream in the afternoon, tons of sales, costumes, and fun! Just like every year we’ll be doing some incredible raffles for over a thousand dollars in prizes and giveaways! This is a family friendly event so
bring the whole crew and have some fun with us on the best day of the year for comic books! Memory Lane Comics, 201 Princess St. CINCO DE MAYO BAR CRAWL
May 5, 1pm: Join us for a scavenger hunt-style bar crawl around downtown Wilmington. Grab a team and venture around the participating bars, completing various tasks all while enjoying delicious Lunazul Tequila and refreshing Dos Equis. Plenty of sombreros, mustaches, gifts, prizes with a grand prize a trip to Mexico! ($800 value). Downtown ILM. Registration begins at 1 p.m. at downtown’s newest spot. $5. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayobar-crawl-tickets-44794863643. Rebellion, at 15 S. Front St.
CHAOS THEORY
May 5, 6:30pm: The one, the only, the best pro wrestling on the East Coast returns to the National Guard Armory presents Chaos Theory 2018. Carolinas Champion Matt Jaeger will face the monster known as Strick. In anticipation of their upcoming Heavyweight Title Match, the championship committee has decided LA Tank and The Stro will pick each others opponent for the next two shows. Victor Andrews will face Joe Harrison. Also appearing: Mikal Mosley, Luke Grimes, Airtime Rockers, Sean Cruise and the other superstars of the UPWA! Tickets: www.theupwa.com. Kids under $10 are free with a paying adult. National Guard Armory, 2221 Carolina Beach Rd.
PAWS PLACE BARKS AND BREWS
May 6, 1pm: Come out and enjoy one of Ironclad’s craft brews while listening to live acoustic music by local performers. There will also be a raffle for a Tom Carroll surf paddleboard and other prizes. The event is dog-friendly and there will be dogs from Paws Place to meet & greet you. Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St.
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AWAKENING FASHION SHOW
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THE DAVEY PROJECT FUNDRAISER
May 4, 6pm: Battle House’s special Star Wars themed fundraiser! Expect to see some of your favorite Star Wars characters in action, and help raise money for The Davey Project, a truly wonderful cause. Book in to the 6:00pm, 7:45pm, or 9:30pm games and 50% of all ticket and upgrade sales will be donated to the organization. The Davey Project is an organization created to help Davey who is 34 years old and paraplegic. He is confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life and needs help with daily activities. Davey is an incredibly humble and kind person, and the only income he receives is from disability, which is barely enough to cover his bills. The fundraiser is set to help him pay for a new handicap accessible van. Battle House - Tactical Laser Tag, 1817 Hall Dr.
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DERBY4DOGS
Run for the Roses! Join the 4th Annual Derby4Dogs Event at Porters Neck Country Club! Event day includes a Puppy Derby, viewing of the Kentucky Derby, Silent Auction, Cocktails, Hors D’Oeuvres and Prizes for the Best Derby Hat & Bowtie. Purchase your tickets today! Fundraiser for Paws4People, a nonprofit organization designed to give people with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities assistance through canine companionships. Porters Neck Country Club, 8403 Vintage Club Circle.
music/concerts SUNSET MUSIC CRUISES
Live music along the Cape Fear River aboard Wilmington Water Tours at the sunset; various musicians and cruises weekly. wilmingtonwatertours.net or call us at (910) 338-3134. 212 S. Water St.
LELAND CONCERTS AT THE PARK
All ages! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, beverages, and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! Please remember, no smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm. Free! May 10 Chocolate Chip & Co. (soul, etc.) w/Poor Piggy’s Food Truck. May 24 The Tams (beach) w/T’Geaux Boys Food Truck. June 7 Gump Fiction (The Ultimate 90s Tribute) w/ Tasty Tee’s Snack Shack Food Truck. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.
JAZZ GALA
Fri., May 4, 6pm: Jazz Gala at Cape Fear Community College (Daniels Hall) in downtown Wilmington, NC, features cocktails, dinner, silent auction and musical performances to benefit the New Hanover High School Band Program. Cape Fear Community College, 411 N Front St.
LYRA
May 4, 7:30pm: Lyra is an a cappella group of five professional singers from St. Petersburg, Russia, touring the U.S. They will present a program of Russian folk music, music from the Russian Orthodox Church tradition, as well as works of the famous Russian composers of the 18th through the 20th centuries. Tickets: cosepiscopal.ecdio.org and at the door. Church of the Servant Episcopal, 4925 Oriole Dr.
SONGS FROM THE SILVER SCREEN
May 6, 2pm: Opera Wilmington goes to the movies—featuring members of the upcoming summer production of Die Fledermaus, Shannon Kessler Dooley (soprano), John Dooley (baritone) and Cera Finney (mezzo soprano), along with Opera Wilmington favorites Michael Rallis (tenor), Carl Samet (bass-baritone) and Nancy King (soprano), on a musical journey through some of the most beloved operatic, operetta and musical theatre songs from movies past and present. Selections include music from Amadeus, Philadelphia (Andrea Chénier), Age of Innocence (Faust), Life is Beautiful (Tales of Hoffman), Pretty Woman (La Traviata), Moonstruck (Bohème), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Martha), Witches of Eastwick (Turandot), Topsy-turvy (Gilbert & Sullivan), along with favorites from great musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter and George Gershwin. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Held in collaboration with Cameron Art Museum. CAM Members & Students: $20, NonMembers: $25. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. www.cameronartmuseum.org
SOLO LOVE SONGS AND SERENADES
May 8, 7pm: Wilmington Boys Choir sings all styles of music: Anglican choral music written specifically for boy choirs, classical, folk tunes, music from various religions, pop standards, etc. The choir has performed at venues and events such as the Bellamy Mansion, Thursday Morning Music Club, and at a Wilmington Hammerheads game. Please join us for our “Solos, Love Songs and Serenades” concert! Admission is free. Donations support the Wilmington Boys Choir. www.facebook.com/ events/193455718067233. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. Sixteenth St. BOOGIE IN THE PARKS
Sun.: 5-7 p.m. (1st & 3rd Sunday, May through October). Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! Free and open to the public! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Boulevard
HAND BELL CONCERT
May 8, 7pm: Presbyterian College’s “PC Ringers” will share a concert featuring 5-octaves of Malmark hand bells and 7-octaves of Malmark chimes. Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 4501 Wrightsville Ave.
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Meryl Streep played “Florence Foster Jenkins” in the 2017 movie about a famous socialite who loves the arts but can’t sing worth a lick. Tony-winning 2006 play features music by Stephen Temperly, and follows Cosme McMoon, Jenkins’ longtime, long-suffering accompanist, through his relationship and partnership with Jenkins. Michael Lauricella plays McMoon, Cindy Colucci plays Jenkins and Tom Briggs directs. 7:30 p.m. May 3-5; 3 p.m. April 22, 29 and May 2 at Thalian Hall’s Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, 310 Chestnut St. 910-632-2285 or ThalianHall.org.
RESILIENCE: 3 PLAYS ABOUT WOMEN
May 3-20, Thurs.-Sun., 7:30pm: From an unforgettable encounter in the woods (“Troop 1627”), to a high-stakes battle between a political mom and her activist daughter (“Angels for the Innocent”), to a fierce and funny tale set in ancient times (“The Real Judith”), Resilience offers something for everyone. These three original once-act plays, written by local playwrights especially for this production, each tell a timely, universal story with a feminine focus. Produced by Port City Playwrights’ Project. Tickets $12$18 at brownpapertickets.com or 910-6172354. Also available at the box office before each performance. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St.
FEMME SPEAK OUT
May 4, 7pm: We’re back! Femme Speak Out is an open mic for women, femme-identified, and trans-feminine folks to speak out in a safe space in forms of poetry, comedy, song, monologue, or rant. Join us every 1st Friday as we lift the voices of the marginalized and shatter the silence at this conscious raising, empowered event. Special guest performances & live music. Want to participate? Contact: creative@ athenianpw.org ( open to all women, femmeidentified, trans-feminine, non-binary folks). Admission $5. Athenian Bookstore & Lounge,
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BASKING IN HIS GLORY
May 5, 6pm: Members of Union Present Bible characters whose lives have been transformed by the power and glory of God. Free admission. Union Missionary Baptist Church, 2711 Princess Place Dr.
film 5TH ANNUAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Take place every weekend through May 6. The Wilmington Jewish Film Festival screens excellent films with Jewish content to promote a deeper understanding of history and contemporary Jewish culture. Some films followed by a light dinner, others by dessert. Tickets and passes available, along with full schedule at www.wilmingtonjff.org. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.
MOVIES IN THE PARK
All ages on Saturday at sunset. Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the night sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is also prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase. May 5: Cars 3; May 19: Coco; June 2: Despicable Me 3; June 16: Leap. Free, no registration required. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.
MOVIE MONDAY
May 7, 4pm: Free matinee at Northeast Library! Visit the online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org for movie title, rating, and length. No registration is necessary for these free film screenings. Audience is welcome to bring light
art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS
Meet working artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.
FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT
Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org
BRADLEY CARTER ART RECEPTION
Abstract expressionist paintings of Bradley Carter in “Between You and Me: Painting” will be on view until May 21 at The District. Free and open to the public. 910-769-9300. Carter is an award winning, international selling artist who grew up pursuing his passion for art in Virginia before moving to the North Carolina in 2007, where he currently resides in Wilmington. He predominately works in the medium of painting with his passion in Abstract Expressionism, but his works also include collage, paint skins, and furniture. 1001 N. 4th St.
NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE
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housing an array of LED lights. The viewer walks toward a light but at the last minute is diverted to the main room. Lethe, chance art by Leslie Milanese, depicts the first recorded NDE (Plato, 381 BC). Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. WedSun, noon-6pm, 910-769-3899, www.expo216. com
dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS
Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live mu- LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW First Sat. ea. month is free comedy show at sic by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percusLucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! sented by Regretful Villains. The show features Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, Come enjoy a night of laughs and find your Co409 S. 5th Ave. medic Soulmate! 1414 S College Rd.
ADULT HIP-HOP CLASS
Adults in the Wilmington NC area are invited to join Dance Instructor, Krystal Smith for a weekly dance party, in this FUN hour of fitness, wellness, and Happy (Hip Hop) Dancing! No previ- CAMERON ART MUSEUM ous experience needed. These classes provide State of the Art/Art of the State: (through July both exercise and enjoyment for “Beginners” 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists curas well as experienced dance students. “Droprently living in, or native to, the state of North In” to enjoy this fun opportunity at your conveCarolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be nience, and only pay for the classes you attend. installed in the museum, delivering the work $12 for 1 class; $50 for 5; $80 for 10. $80. www. within 24‐hour period. No fee. During this time thedanceelement.com. 7211 Ogden Business frame, four curators from North Carolina instiLn. #205 tutions greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any SHEA-RA-NICHI AFRICAN CLASS participating artist equal opportunity to meet a Community African Dance Class with Shea-Ra significant curator working in the field of conNichi the first Saturday through June, 10:30temporary art today. CAM organized with a 12pm, for a Community multigenerational African visual schematic for reference to the over 600 dance class. Open to anyone in the community intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open to encourage those who may not be able to afand serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pmford African dance class regularly. No pre-reg. 9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, required. Sliding Scale $5 - $15 per person (by 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum. honor system). Shea-Ra Nichi at shearanichi@ org. 3201 S. 17th St. gmail.com or 910-474-1134. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St.
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Wed. 9pm: Comedy King of the Carolina’s, Louis Bishop, will be bringing the Carolina Comedy Cup to the Lazy Pirate again this year. Louis started this well-anticipated Comedy Show here over 6 years ago and it is now the longestrunning independent Comedy Competition in the Carolinas. More than 50 aspiring comics will be competing for beloved CCC Trophy and a grand prize of $500. For more details on the show and how to compete contact Louis Bishop. facebook.com/louisbishopcomedy. Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd.
museums
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM
WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum.com.
The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com. WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, espeCOMEDY BINGO cially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and acDead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show tivities for all ages, including historical exhibits, featuring the best comics from all over the Southfull-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively east, all while playing bingo along with the words Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick facilities are fully accessible and on one level. comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy By reservation, discounted group tours, caClub, 265 N. Front St. boose birthday parties, and after-hours meetGRUFF GOAT COMEDY ings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to enfeatures Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. tire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 seNo Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 nior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under Surry Lane age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. wrrm.org. PRIMETIME COMEDY
LATIMER HOUSE
CAROLINA COMEDY CUP
BELLAMY MANSION
Come see some of North Carolina’s best standup comedians in a world class venue! This month our super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.
Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St.
seum. The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018. • Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. But until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from the late 1800s through the early 2000s. www.capefearmuseum.com/programs. $20 for members; $30 for non-members. CF Museum, 814 Market St.
One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE
18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpre- EXPO 216 Exhibit feat. end-of-life issues. Enter Grandma’s tations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/ House and address the elephant in the room. Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Pick up an advance directive. Review the His910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com. tory of Hospice . Contemplate individual reCAPE FEAR MUSEUM sponses of compassion in the arena. Expo 216 Hundreds of toys and games are on view in gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed.-Sun., noonPlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy sol6pm. expo216.com. diers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have? Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s Liddle SATURDAY STORY HOUR Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours from fast food kids’ meals. Explore toy history for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturin custom label books. • See NC through the days of May at the Main Library in downtown eyes of Wilmington-born photographer Hugh Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no MacRae Morton (1921-2006). His captivating pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture images will be featured in the traveling exhibit book and end with a project or activity at the “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh Retrospective,” is now open at Cape Fear Mu-
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Sat., 2pm: Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is required. Free for members w/ admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.
LEGO BUILD
May 2, 3:30pm: Ready, set, build! Kids ages 5-10 are invited to create their own Lego version of a theme. This popular activity is free but space is limited, so registration is required, on the library’s calendar or by calling 910-7986385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.
outside/recreation
DANCIN’ IN THE PARK
New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina are sponsoring Dancin’ in the Park, a free and fun 8-week outdoor fitness celebration in Wilmington. Locally organized health initiative has a mission of promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyle choices, and community relationships within the Northside community of Wilmington. The public is invited to attend. Instructors will showcase styles like Zumba, line dancing, hiphop, and more. Open to all ages and fitness abilities and will include music, giveaways and food. Every Saturday, 10am-noon, through 5/5. Portia Hines Park, 400 N. 10th St.
CIVIL WAR CRUISE
BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE
Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area. 910-338-3134. ILM Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.
HARBOR CRUISE
island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built. Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.
Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier
Sit back, relax and embrace the wondrous scenery of the Cape Fear waterways as we embark on this special cruise. Relax and enjoy the comfortable seating, sipping on your drink of choice, the afternoon breeze and all the relaxation that Cape Fear holds!There will be Discussion by our local Civil War expert who will bring the Civil War to life on the Cape Fear River. Seats are limited so we recommend reserving your seats. wilmingtonwatertours.net or 910-338-3134. Adults, $50; kids, $25. Wilmington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St.
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Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk--held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA Midtown, George Anderson Dr.
classes PAPERMAKING CLASSES
Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and website. Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St.
ART CLASSES W/LOIS DEWITT
Monday Morning Still-Life Drawing, 10am. • Monday Afternoon Watercolor Basics, 2pm • Tuesday Afternoon Watercolor, Beachscapes, 2pm • Wednesday Morning Sketching, 10am • Thursday Afternoon Still Life Painting, 2pm. • Saturday Morning Sketching, 10am. Sign up: www.free-online-art-classes.com/wilmingtonncartclasses.html Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure
YOGA 101
Phyllis Rollins is a certified intermediate Iyengar teacher and practitioner of yoga for 37 years. Her classes incorporate the philosophy of yoga and the role of the mind in practice. She enjoys working with students on their in-
dividual difficulties to find avenues for growth. Phyllis is the founder of the first yoga studio in Charlotte. $30 per class. All four, $110. Friday night required for Sat. classes due to progressive nature. FINISH IT
May 2, 4pm: Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, or enjoy another craft? Got unfinished projects lurking in your closets? Bring a project to the library and work on it with other crafty people, on the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 pm (no July date). This library group is free and no reservations are needed. Reference Librarian Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
BUILD YOUR OWN LIGHTSABER
May 4, 3:30pm: May the Fourth Be With You! May 4 is Star Wars Day, and Northeast Library invites teens and adults to build their own lightsabers. Hands-on workshop is free and materials will be provided, but space is limited. To make sure you have a seat, register on the calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6371. Pamela Penza at ppenza@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371.
MOTHER/DAUGHTER ARTS WORKSHOP
May 5, 9:30am: For adult daughters who have lost their mother at any age. This workshop will provide an opportunity to create art and write in a journal about your memories. Each participant will receive a beautiful take-home journal to continue their grief work. Phillips LifeCare and Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr.
SKATEBOARD CLINICS
May 5, 10:30am: ages: 7-12. $10/clinic. Class will be split into small groups to facilitate personalized instruction. Each clinic will be taught
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by Skatepark staff. Includes one free day pass. Skater will become familiar with his/her equipment. Identify potential safety hazards. Begin to understand the “setup” of a Skatepark. Establish and begin to develop fundamental skateboarding skills. The Greenfield Grind Skatepark, 302 Willard St. www.greenfieldgrind.com. 910-362-8222. PAINT A PORG
May 5, 1pm: May 4 is Star Wars Day, but true fans keep celebrating after the day is done. Celebrate the Revenge of the Fifth by painting a posse of Porgs at Northeast Library! Free craft program is intended for adults and teens. All materials will be provided, but registration is required, www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6371. Librarian Pamela Penza at ppenza@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
PIER PRESSURE
May 6, 10am: Oh, ship! White Rabbit Trips is bringing yoga down by the river to benefit our friends at Yoga Village––a local nonprofit that brings yoga to underserved populations. Join us on the pier at Port City Marina for an all-levels practice. On Sunday Funday, there’s no need to BYOB because each ticket includes a mimosa. They’ll be serving locally brewed Panacea Brewing Company kombucha if mimosas aren’t your thing, too! Tickets: $15. https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-on-the-pier-tickets-44807985892 or on the day of for $20. Port City Marina, 10 Harnett St.
ADULT CRAFTERNOONS
A new monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each
month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.NHCLibrary. org or 910-798-6371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. COMPUTER CLASS
May 7, 5pm: Free class covers creating presentation for an audience, using Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn how to add graphics and animations to your slides for class projects, family reunions, church and committee presentations, plus other tips and tricks. Free but space is limited, so please register on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.com or 910-798-6301. Natasha Francois at nfrancois@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6301.
TO HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND
May 8, 5:30pm: Free program with Dr. April Query of College Foundation of North Carolina will help parents and middle school students start planning for high school and college. High school course selection, extra-curricular activities, and developing good study habits will all be discussed. There will also be a brief review of basic admissions and financial aid procedures for college. Free service of the state of NC. www.cfnc.org, 910-798-6301. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
FLOWERS AND FASHION
May 8, 6:30pm: Bring your mom, daughter or bestie and join us for a fabulous night of fashion and floral design at Meadowlark! Learn the art of flower arranging and at the end of the night, take home your fresh flower centerpiece in a stylish vase, as well as new skills, tips and tricks! Take advantage of the special
after hours shopping opportunity at Meadow6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. lark to find that perfect gift for Mom or a new Lake Blvd. spring outfit for you. Space is limited, regis- WALK WITH A DOC tration is required. Tickets: https://alicestable. Join us the 3rd Sat. of every month at 9am for com/events/mothers-day-blooms-at-meadowa fun and healthy walk--held at the Midtown lark_1520632118. Meadowlark, 1125 Military YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physicianCutoff Rd., Ste. J led discussion of a current health topic, then FOREVER GREEN he/she spends time walking, answering quesMay 8, 6:30pm: Conservation burial, green buritions and talking with walkers. Choose your own al, natural burial. Got questions? Get answers. pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. Join Mike Bishop of Dust to Dust Cemetery and YMCA MIdtown, George Anderson Dr. Ronnie Watts of GreenHaven Preserve. Beer, DISCUSSION AND DISCOVERY wine, and munchies—we’ll buy the first round. Wed., 6pm: Discover women and femme identiWaterman’s Brewing & Pub, 1610 Pavilion Place fied writers! Come to our weekly book club and
lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS
free write where no advance reading is necessary. Every week we will read excerpts from thought provoking essays, stories, and poems to expand our wheel house and continue our exploration of diversity. We will be selecting excerpts from books carried in-house and delving into discussions on themes and perspectives that we may have grasped from immersing ourselves in these texts. Don’t worry, no prior reading is needed! With titles changing weekly and free writing during our discussions, Discussion & Diversity is not something you’ll want to miss out on! Athenian Bookstore & Lounge, 2231 Wrightsville Ave.
Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be le- ILLUSTRATED LECTURE gally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943. jason. May 6, 2pm: Delve into the body of work of artclamme@lcfh.org. ists choreographer Robin Gee (greensborodancefilms.org) and sculptor Andrew Hayes LET’S TALK BOOKS (andrew-hayes.squarespace.com),currently on Join a different kind of book club! Weekly meetview in CAM’s “NC Arts Council Artist Fellowing, Wed., 11am, offers book lovers a chance to ship 2017 Award Exhibition” (through August 5, meet and compare notes about favorite books 2018). Robin Gee specializes in African, Cariband authors. Attendance is free and advance bean, and Modern dance techniques, weaving registration is not needed, just drop in! Teresa power and inspiration from the living traditions Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com / 910-798-
of African dance and music within her own personal culture, history and American context of race, place and belonging. Andrew Hayes grew up in Tucson, Arizona and studied sculpture at Northern Arizona University. Desert landscape inspired his early work and style in fabricated steel, informing his current work while exploring a variety of materials and techniques including the book as a form. Studio 1 and Brown Wing. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. Treat yourself and take a workshop with Robin Gee (“Dance and the Camera”) or Andrew Hayes (“The Book As Material”) May 4-6 through CAM’s Museum School, register online or by phone. Workshop registration includes seats to this lecture. Free, limited seating—preregister online. cameronartmuseum.org SAVING THE BURGWIN-WRIGHT HOUSE
May 6, 2:30pm: Join Burgwin-Wright House Museum Director Christine Lamberton as she takes pictorial journey through the restoration and continued preservation of the historic home and property. See more than 100 images of the home and grounds, many of which have never before been shared with the public. The Burgwin-Wright House was saved from the wrecking ball in 1937 by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina and today operates as a house museum in downtown Wilmington, NC. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.
clubs/notices WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB
Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equip-
ment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave. ATHENIAN AT LARGE
Sun., 3pm: Athenian Press & Workshops is reintroducing its At Large series. Every Sunday, we will hold a town-hall style community meeting in which woman and femme creators (artists, writers, arts entrepreneurs, etc.) are invited to discuss current events. Provides an opportunity to connect with fellow creators and survivors of marginalization, and it offers a forum to use writing as healing. Each week the Athenian team invites its guest to participate in a writing prompt at the end of the meeting. Following will be Athenian Yoga with Heather Gordy, who curates a practice that allows guests to decompress, explore creativity, and reflect upon the discussion (although both events can occur independently if guests cannot attend both). Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.
FINISH IT @ YOUR LIBRARY
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on the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 pm (no July date). This library group is free and no reservations are needed. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. ANNUAL BOOK AND PLANT SALE
May 5, 9am: Come by Annual Book and Plant Sale for a wide variety of gently-used books, CDs, DVDs and games/puzzles. Selling homegrown seedlings and plants to deck out your patio and garden. Join us for this great opportunity to fill your life with fun, knowledge and beauty! Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave.
WILMINGTON YOGA LELAND
May 5: 1-year anniversary! Free refreshments in the lobby after free classes. New to yoga can try it commitment-free, and those who practice regularly can try a different style at no extra cost. 12:30 – 1:30pm – Free Warm Core Power Hour; 1:30 – 2:30pm – Free Basic Flow; 2 – 3pm – Free HOT Power Flow; 3 – 4pm – Free Yin Deep Stretch. Wilmington Yoga Leland, 497 Olde Waterford Way, Ste. 200
culinary FERMENTAL
Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer styles. www.fermental. net. 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.
FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS
3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm everyday at Front Street
Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples. PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET
Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.
SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH
Shakespeare brunch, Sun., 12-2pm. $20. ($8, show only). Monthly featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays. Brunch and dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket. Drinks and gratuity not included. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. May 20: Two Gentleman of Verona; June 17: The Tempest. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com.
BEER BINGO
Every Thursday night for beer bingo. No charge for cards. Great prizes. Food and drink specials. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.
NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY
Hump Day Happy Hour: 5-7 pm every Wednesday at NeMa Burger & Pizza Lounge! $5 Angus beef burgers and $2.50 16 oz Buds/Bud Lights. Martini Tastings every Friday and Saturday, 4-8 pm. 5 tastings and one small order of NeMa Fancy Fries, $20/person. NeMa Lounge & Eatery, 225 S. Water St. Chandler’s Wharf
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr,
Wed., through May 23 (no meeting on May 2). Thursdays 2-6pm, year-round, excluding major There is no cost to attend. Preregistration is reholidays. Support local farmers and artisans in quired; to register call 910-796-7991. Most of us the beer garden Thursday afternoons. Shop for have loved and lost special people in our lives veggies, meat, eggs, honey and hand-made and we understand that coping with grief is a crafts while enjoying one of the Brewery’s challenging process. If you and/or your friends many delicious beers. Stay afterward for live and family are having difficulty dealing with the music! wbbfarmersmarket@gmail.com • Rivloss of a loved one, we are here to help. Comerfront Farmers, Sat., 8am: Market features all passionate care, educational and enrichment local produce, products and artisan works. A opportunities that support many types of loss in seasonal, open-air market located along the safe and familiar environments. Leland Library, first block of North Water St. and in adjoining 487 Village Rd. Riverfront Park in historic downtown Wilmington along the Cape Fear River. Locally grown and COPING WITH GRIEF produced fruits and vegetables, baked goods, Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost meats, plants, locally caught seafood, handgrief group for those coping with the loss of a made artisan works, fresh-cut flower bouquets loved one. Living with Grief: Coping with the and more are available. 5 N. Water St. Church Loss of a Parent will meet Wednesdays, March Of the Good Shepherd, 515 Queen St. 14-April 18, 4pm. Free; prereg. is rqd; 910-7967991. Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Rm., 1406 Physicians Dr.
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ANXIETY / OCD SUPPORT GROUP
Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Building B. Christopher safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological and their straight allies. An adult supervised, Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday safe space for kids to talk about orientation, of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is memgender, racial equality, political consequences, ber led. Everyone 18+ welcome. 910-763-8134 religion, self care. Also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater WILMINGTON MS SUPPORT GROUP Wilmington area. Meets every Thursday 7pm. Wilmington MS Support Group will resume regNeeded: youth facilitators, especially those who ular monthly meetings on Thurs., Jan. 11. New are trained to work with kids, and speakers to Hanover Regional Medical Center Campus, talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail. 2131 S. 17th St. com for info and location
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LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP
LIVING WITH GRIEF
Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering a no cost grief group for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Living with Grief: Growth and Education Group for Adults Coping with Grief will meet
Meets third Saturday each month. Free; dropins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns,
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provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@ lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, x1. lupusnc. org. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. PFLAG
First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.
tours CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS
Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.
LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR
Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390
INSIDER’S TOUR
Explore the history of community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-reg. is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.
GHOST WALK
6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. hauntedwilmington.com
BELLAMY MANSION
Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.
ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)
I hate rampant consumerism almost as much as I hate hatred, so I don’t offer the following advice lightly: Buy an experience that could help liberate you from the suffering you’ve had trouble outgrowing. Or buy a toy that can thaw the frozen joy that’s trapped within your out-of-date sadness. Or buy a connection that might inspire you to express a desire you need help in expressing. Or buy an influence that will motivate you to shed a belief or theory that has been cramping your lust for life. Or all of the above! (And if buying these things isn’t possible, consider renting.)
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
These days you have an enhanced ability to arouse the appreciation and generosity of your allies, friends, and loved ones. The magnetic influence you’re emanating could even start to evoke the interest and inquiries of mere acquaintances and random strangers. Be discerning about how you wield that potent stuff! On the other hand, don’t be shy about using it to attract all the benefits it can bring you. It’s OK to be a bit greedier for goodies than usual as long as you’re also a bit more compassionate than usual.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
I bet that a healing influence will arrive from an unexpected direction and begin to work its subtle but intense magic before anyone realizes what’s happening. I predict that the bridge you’re building will lead to a place that’s less flashy but more useful than you imagined. And I’m guessing that although you may initially feel jumbled by unforeseen outcomes, those outcomes will ultimately be redemptive. Hooray for lucky flukes and weird switcheroos!
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Born under the astrological sign of Cancer, Franz Kafka is regarded as one of the twentieth century’s major literary talents. Alas, he made little money from his writing. Among the day jobs he did to earn a living were stints as a bureaucrat at insurance companies. His superiors there praised his efforts. “Superb administrative talent,” they said about him. Let’s use this as a take-off point to meditate on your destiny, Cancerian. Are you good at skills you’re not passionate about? Are you admired and acknowledged for having qualities that aren’t of central importance to you? If so, the coming weeks and months will be a favorable time to explore this apparent discrepancy. I believe you will have the power to get closer to doing more of what you love to do.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
If you really wanted to, you could probably break the world’s record for most words typed per minute with the nose (103 characters in 47 seconds). I bet you could also shatter a host of other marks, as well, like eating the most hot chiles in two minutes, or weaving the biggest garland using defunct iPhones, or dancing the longest on a tabletop while listening to a continuous loop of Nirvana’s song “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” But I hope you won’t waste your soaring capacity for excellence on meaningless stunts like those. I’d rather see you break your own personal records for accomplishments like effective communications, high-quality communitybuilding, and smart career moves.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Isaac Newton (1643-1727) was among history’s three most influential scientists. Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) has been described as *the* central figure in modern philosophy. Henry James (1843-1916) is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in English literature. John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a prominent art critic and social thinker. What did these four men have in common? They never had sex with anyone. They were virgins when they died. I view this fact with alarm. What does it mean that Western culture is so influenced by the ideas of men who lacked this fundamental initiation? With that as our context, I make this assertion: If you hope to make good decisions in the
coming weeks, you must draw on the wisdom you have gained from being sexually entwined with other humans. Whisper the following to yourself as you drop off to sleep each night: “I will allow myself to think bigger and bolder than usual.”
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
“Every so often, a painter has to destroy painting,” said twentieth-century abstract expressionist painter Willem de Kooning. “Cézanne did it. Picasso did it with Cubism. Then Pollock did it. He busted our idea of a picture all to hell.” In de Kooning’s view, these “destructive” artists performed a noble service. They demolished entrenched ideas about the nature of painting, thus liberating their colleagues and descendants from stale constraints. Judging from the current astrological omens, Libra, I surmise the near future will be a good time for you to wreak creative destruction in your own field or sphere. What progress and breakthroughs might be possible when you dismantle comfortable limitations?
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Mayflies are aquatic insects with short life spans. Many species live less than 24 hours, even though the eggs they lay may take three years to hatch. I suspect this may be somewhat of an apt metaphor for your future, Scorpio. A transitory or short-duration experience could leave a legacy that will ripen for a long time before it hatches. But that’s where the metaphor breaks down. When your legacy has fully ripened—when it becomes available as a living presence—I bet it will last a long time.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
When a critic at *Rolling Stone* magazine reviewed the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” in 1969, he said some of the songs were “so heavily overproduced that they are hard to listen to.” He added, “Surely they must have enough talent and intelligence to do better than this.” Years later, however, *Rolling Stone* altered its opinion, naming *Abbey Road* the fourteenth best album of all time. I suspect, Sagittarius, that you’re in a phase with metaphorical resemblances to the earlier assessment. But I’m reasonably sure that this will ultimately evolve into being more like the later valuation—and it won’t take years.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
According to my analysis of the astrological omens, love should be in full bloom. You should be awash in worthy influences that animate your beautiful passion. So how about it? Are you swooning and twirling and uncoiling? Are you overflowing with a lush longing to celebrate the miracle of being alive? If your answer is yes, congratulations. May your natural intoxication levels continue to rise. But if my description doesn’t match your current experience, you may be out of sync with cosmic rhythms. And if that’s the case, please take emergency measures. Escape to a sanctuary where you can shed your worries and inhibitions and maybe even your clothes. Get drunk on undulating music as you dance yourself into a dreamy love revelry.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
“Life never gives you anything that’s all bad or all good.” So proclaimed the smartest Aquarian six-year-old girl I know as we kicked a big orange ball around a playground. I agreed with her! “Twenty years from now,” I told her, “I’m going to remind you that you told me this heartful truth.” I didn’t tell her the corollary that I’d add to her axiom, but I’ll share it with you: If anything or anyone or seems to be all bad or all good, you’re probably not seeing the big picture. There are exceptions, however! For example, I bet you will soon experience or are already experiencing a graceful stroke of fate that’s very close to being all good.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
“Enodation” is an old, nearly obsolete English word that refers to the act of untying a knot or solving a knotty problem. “Enodous” means “free of knots.” Let’s make these your celebratory words of power for the month of May, Pisces. Speak them out loud every now and then. Invoke them as holy chants and potent prayers leading you to discover the precise magic that will untangle the kinks and snarls you most need to untangle.
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11th Annual Seahawk Club Golf Tournament Monday, May 21, 2018 at River Landing in Wallace, NC Shotgun Starts: 8:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Registrations: 7:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Format: Captain’s Choice Lunch: 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Deadline to enter: May 14, 2018 The Seahawk Club’s primary goal is to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships at UNCW. All athletic scholarships are privately funded. We rely heavily on the support of alumni, fans and the corporate community to help fund these scholarships. One of the biggest fundraising events we host each year is our annual golf tournament. We invite you to enjoy a fun-filled day of golf with other Seahawk faithful while having the opportunity to interact with UNCW coaches and athletics staff. Participants will have the opportunity to win par 3 prizes as well as a longest drive competition. Rucker Johns will provide lunch for all contestants.
“The opportunity to represent UNCW and the city of Wilmington is a tremendous honor. It’s a great feeling to know you have the entire Seahawk family supporting you.” Pat Cover Men’s Golf
Thank you for your continued support of UNCW Athletics and each student-athlete.
11th Annual Seahawk Club Golf Tournament Registration Participation Level £ Corporate Fee: $700 includes team entry fee, exclusive hole signage, lunch and 4 UNCW logo tumblers £ Team Entry Fee: $600 includes team entry fee, lunch, 4 UNCW logo tumblers £ Individual Entry Fee: $150 includes cart and green fees, lunch, UNCW logo tumblers
UPCOMING EVENTS: FRIDAY, MAY 4 | 4:00 P.M. Softball vs College of Charleston (DH) SATURDAY, MAY 5 | 4:00 P.M. Softball vs College of Charleston (DH)
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