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Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green celebrates 20 years!

Founded by Dr. Stan Norman, Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green was built with the rogue idea that the Wilmington community should be able to see Shakespeare’s masterpieces regularly during the warm summer months—and for free. This season, the diligence and perseverance of the theatre company pays off as CFSOTG celebrates 20 years of performing the Bard’s works.

None of it would be possible without ongoing community involvement. Donations from regional arts supporters and the general public help the theatre group thrive and flourish year in and year out. On pages 8 and 9, Shea Carver chronicles the histories of both CFSOTG and its youth company, while revealing the season’s upcoming productions, which get underway this week!

Also, be sure to flip through the rest of encore to read our numerous’ kid-centered stories this week, including music, art, books, our Summer Camp Guide and so much more!

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6 news: Eliza Dillard details why the Eshelman Foundation is bestowing a grant to the Children’s Museum of Wilmington.

7 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd shares the latest odd stories.

artsy smartsy..................8-23 8 cover story: Shea gives a history of Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green’s past 20 years, as well as divulges this season’s shows.

10 theatre: Bethany Turner has the skinny on TACT’s ‘Camp Rock: The Musical.’

11-12 art: Alex Pompliano shares info on CAM’s Kid-a-Palooza; Kim Henry goes behind the scenes of BAC’s Indie Art Expo.

13 gallery listings: Check out what’s hanging in area art galleries.

15-17 music: Shea chats with songstress Susan Savia about her music playtime with Happy Little Singers; The Summer Music Concert Series page chronicles live shows across the way; Bethany meets jazz-turned-rock pianist Erik Deutsch.

18-21 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues from Wilmington to Jacksonville.

23 film: Find out why Anghus says ‘Battleship’ sinks.

25-27 summer camp guide: How will your kids stay active this summer? Allow us to help!

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releasing the findings of its report on the cost of raising children from birth to age 17. The current price tag comes in at just under a quarter of a million dollars—not including college or major medical crises (it assumes normal childhood illnesses: flu, chickenpox, a broken arm or two, dental work, etc.).

From the perspective of someone who doesn’t have children, that’s quite a price tag.

Not surprisingly, early-years childcare tops the list of expenses, right after housing (which comprised 31 percent of the average money spent during the first 17 years of life). According to the North Carolina Division of Child Development, the agency that licenses childcare facilities in the state of North Carolina, there are 98 licensed childcare facilities in Wilmington, which offer services for children up to five years of age.

A quick survey of my parenting friends also brought lots of responses—and a lot of heat! After they instructed me to “not forget summer camps,” much grumbling about its high costs followed. It’s harder to get a firm number on summer camp options around here, mainly because there are so many (see Summer Camp Guide on pages 25-27 for a few option).

Various outlets provide lots of activity, from private schools to churches, tutoring centers to museums, even UNCW. From science to arts, environmental to entrepreneurship, sports to magic, camps provide big business to our local economy.

To be fair, everything about kids seems to be big business these days. According to “Born to Buy: The Commercialized Child and the New Consumer Culture,” in 1983 (when I was about 3 years old) approximately $100 million was spent marketing to children. I missed most of that because I had parents who were adamant that Saturday mornings were about being outside and running around, not watching television. That number is astoundingly low compared to the $17 billion spent annually in U.S. 4 encore | may 30 - june 5, 2012 | www.encorepub.com

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marketing to children today. In 2006, “The Economist” reported consumers under 14 years of age spent $40 billion in 2006. That same year teenagers spent $159 billion. Oy vey—$159 billion!

Just to put that in perspective, at the end of March the U.S. Treasury auctioned $159 billion in bills and notes. It is stunning to think about the consumer power wielded by people who can’t legally vote. We don’t trust them to have a voice, but they sure are driving a major portion of our economy. What is even more interesting to think about is that one assumes the majority of purchases by teenagers and for children are not what we would consider survival necessities: housing, food, clothing, utilities, etc. We assume teenagers eat out with their friends and buy clothes, but that Mom and Dad are still providing the bulk of regular eating.

Consequently, the spending we are discussing is entertainment and non-necessity purchases.

Though this tends not to be a topic at the forefront of my mind, I have reached an age where almost all of my friends are parents—if not grandparents. A couple of years ago, we had a family in our store with two elementary school-aged sons. Dad was trying to sell me something, and the oldest son wanted to go to a downtown toy store. Mom was trying to get him to calm down and be quiet, and promised that instead of going to that store, she would take him to Walmart— where there would be “walls of more toys than you can imagine.” Needless to say, I didn’t buy what Dad was selling, because the idea of walking into a small business and praising Walmart isn’t going to get someone anywhere with a small business owner—especially when it’s me.

However, it made me start thinking about where we get our messages about money and spending.

Where do we learn instant gratification? Where do we learn responsible spending and saving habits? I have written a lot about how my concepts of shopping and investments have been shaped by and have become different from my parents’. I learned

from my mother to wait to buy the thing that I really wanted and not to settle for something because it was there. (This was famously immortalized in her six-month quest for the perfect set of placemats.)

Yet, she also refused to go to farmers’ markets or the co-op or most small businesses because she believed they were too expensive.

I spent most of my teenage spending money on Front Street rather than at a mall, but it wasn’t for any philosophical reason. I just thought Front Street was way more hip than the mall would ever be.

I wonder as we struggle to raise more health-conscious children, in a society bombarded by junk-food advertising, if we have any hope of communicating messages about long-term economic security, community investment and human rights? I mean, we are talking about people who are going to be looking for jobs soon. I ask readers: What was your first job? For a lot of people, it’s with a small business. If that goes away, with it will exit an entire segment of flexible employment opportunities. What about all the small businesses that sponsor kids’ sports teams, school activities and community arts organizations? Do the same students and their families patronize the business?

As a society, we talk a lot about human rights. As a country we discuss the human rights records of other nations in relation to foreign policy and aid. I ask readers who are parents: Have you talked with your teenagers about the working conditions at FoxxConn when they ask for a new iPhone? Do children who are brought up vegetarian discuss that choice with their parents—with in-depth conversations as they grow?

Surely that’s not just handed down as an edict, is it?

Looking at the numbers, kids under 18 have tremendous spending power. I just really hope my friends who are parents think about that power and its message. If somehow half of that $79.5 billion were redirected to American-made products and small businesses, it would be the next generation investing in their future. And the impact would be tremendous.

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(and parents) planning to visit the Children’s Museum of Wilmington this summer. On May 18th, the museum announced that it is the latest recipient of a grant from the Eshelman Foundation in support of the its Discovery Fitness program.

“The Discovery Fitness program is meant to provide a high-quality fitness program that will attract and enrich lives in the community,” Director of Development Danielle Williams states. “The grant will help purchase equipment such as mats, balls, buckets, ropes and human-anatomy material for the kids,” she says.

The Eshelman Foundation is a private family foundation begun in 2008 and is based out of Wilmington. The organization is dedicated to helping children receive the proper education to live a healthy, happy lifestyle. Since its inception the Eshelman Foundation has given out grants to schools, hospitals, counseling centers and child-abuse centers locally and statewide.

“We think that the Discovery Fitness program will benefit kids in our region by teaching children how important physical fitness is and also by teaching them about environmental science and the anatomy of their bodies,” Kimberly Eshelman of the Eshelman Foundation replies. “We also believe that there will be a large impact for this grant because of the number of children this program can serve.”

The “Discovery Fitness” program is held every Saturday at 4 p.m. Upcoming sessions include activities such as yoga, wilderness survival, flash-flood survival, and a game of food-pyramid hopscotch.

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Children of all ages and parents are welcome to attend. The program is free with admission into the Children’s Museum.

According to their website, the Children’s Museum of Wilmington’s mission is “to stimulate children’s imagination, curiosity and love of learning.” Since the opening of its doors in 1997, the Museum has worked hard to achieve that goal. It has become one of the most popular places for children in the Cape Fear region to visit, welcoming over 51,000 visitors per year. With the continuous support of members and visitors, donations, and yearly grants, the museum continues to flourish.

In 2006, the museum moved from its Market Street location to the corner of 2nd and Orange streets. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington now has twelve exhibits, a courtyard, a secret garden, and a gift shop for all to enjoy.

Aside from Discovery Fitness, the museum offers a wide array of programs daily. These activities range from story time to writer’s club to cooking, art, math and

PLAYTIME AT THE MUSEUM: The Children’s Museum of Wilmington welcomes more than 51.000 visitors annually. Since 1997 kids have ventured to the center to simultaneously learn and play. Courtesy photo

engineering classes. With this broad selection of activities to choose from, kids don’t have to look much further than the Children’s Museum to find something fun to fill their summer days.

For instance, on June 8th and 9th, the museum will host a summer kick-off pool party with free Rita’s Italian Ice—what pair better with warm summer fun than Rita’s?

And on Independence Day they will hold a special celebration from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with explosive activities such as an air-rocket challenge, firework painting, and soda explosions.

Families can order dinner at the museum or pack a picnic to enjoy before the fireworks downtown on the waterfront.

The museum also has declared August 10th “Mud Day,” wherein children can put on mud masks, make mud pies, and paint with mud. It’s every parent’s dream— their kids get to play in mud and someone else cleans up the mess!

The museum’s website boats the slogan, “So many things to do… so little time.” Folks should be sure to make time this summer to check out all of the awesome events this local funhouse has to offer. The complete monthly for the Children’s Museum of Wilmington is available online at www.playwilmington.org

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LEAD STORY Laziness Made Us Fat, and Laziness Will Make Us Slim Dr. Oliver Di Pietro of Bay Harbor Isn lands, Fla., is a leading prescriber of the e “K-E diet” that offers desperate people a drastic short-term weight loss by threadl ing a feeding tube through the nose to s the stomach and dripping in a protein-fat r solution, as clients’ only “meals,” for 10 - straight days. “Within a few hours,” Dr. Di ? Pietro told ABC’s “Good Morning Amerie ca” in April, “your hunger and appetite go d away completely.” Fat is burned through - “ketosis,” he said, and a loss of 10 to 20 8 pounds in 10 days is possible. Such shorte term loss might be important, for example, n for a woman prepping for her wedding day. , One client said she doesn’t have “all of the , time on the planet” just to exercise, “so I . came to the doctor.”

r Government in Action! m The late Pennsylvania Congressman o John Murtha was a Capitol Hill powerhouse, and among his legacies is the n federally funded airport in his district that largely served him and the local companies o heading to Washington, D.C., to lobby for t government contracts. (By contrast, the ” Pittsburgh airport is nearly 60 miles away.) n Murtha died in 2010, but the airport (which , cost $150 million in earmarked funds to d build, upgrade and maintain) still, accord— ing to an April Yahoo News dispatch, e handles only three flights a day, all from Washington, D.C., and about $100 of every passenger’s ticket is subsidized by the e federal government. e Officials in Burnsville, Minn., have brought the full force of the law to bear o upon Mitch Faber (who was arrested, forced to pay a high bail, and released e under electronic monitoring and only on condition of drug testing), whom they have charged with the crime of not putting

proper siding on his house. According to a March report on KSTP-TV, Faber said he started re-siding, but when the economy turned bad in 2008, he stopped, assuming that the worst he could eventually suffer would be a fine.

Great Architecture!

There are big plans in the city of Chiang Rai, Thailand, for a massive Buddhist temple that priests aim to make one of the most beautiful structures in the world, and have entrusted artist Chalermchai Kositpipat to design it in all-white with glittering glass and arrangements of “rich symbolism derived from Buddhist and Hindu traditions.” If Kositpipat has his way, according to an April Huffington Post dispatch, the temple will also have images of Superman, Batman and (from the movie “The Matrix”) Neo all of which, Kositpipat said, further Lord Buddha’s “message.”

Architect Sou Fujimoto recently unveiled his public restroom (for women only, though) whose one transparency-enclosed toilet sits in a 2,160-square-foot private garden of cherry, plum and peach trees.

The 6-foot-high-walled park is located beside a railway station in Ichihara City, east of Tokyo. Japan is a world leader in fanciful toilets, and Fujimoto said he thought the scenery would enhance the user’s “feeling of release.”

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Kelly Ervin, 48, was arrested in Salisbury, Md., in April and charged with littering “under 100 pounds.” According to police, Ervin routinely goes for a run every morning at 4 o’clock, and just as routinely, has a bowel movement after about two miles.

Most days, that puts him in a certain neighborhood, whose residents have been complaining. When questioned, according to a Salisbury Daily Times reporter, Ervin basi-

cally shrugged and said he thought many distance runners do the same thing.

Police Report In March, Jose Romero-Valenzuela, 34, in a hurry to get to the courthouse in Oregon City, Ore., for a hearing on drug charges, managed to pick up three speeding tickets on Interstate 84, one right after the other within the space of an hour. A sheriff’s deputy and two different state troopers charged him with speeds in excess of 92 mph. (Another trooper, specifically monitoring Romero-Valenzuela after the third stop, reported that, finally, he obeyed the speed limit.)

William Todd arrived in Nashville, Tenn., on April 9 via Greyhound bus and faced a nine-hour layover. According to police, Todd committed at least 11 felonies during that time, one after another, with more charges still possible. Among Todd’s alleged diversions: shooting up a restaurant, setting it on fire, robbing four people at a bar, carjacking, breaking into a law office and defecating on a desk, trolling hotel rooms seeking theft opportunities, and stealing a taxicab and robbing the driver. Said a police sergeant, “I’ve never seen anything like this before.” He was finally captured at Opryland, where he had hidden by submerging himself in water up to his nose.

Suspicions Confirmed: In March, WTNHTV in New Haven, Conn., obtained an “internal” police memorandum referencing a challenge from state troopers in one barracks to “outperform” colleagues in another barracks in writing traffic tickets. The memo, from Lt. Anthony Schirillo, refers to the need “to issue at least 60 infractions/ misdemeanors each shift.” “One day Troop F issued 301 tickets. Troop G responded by issuing 345 ... We can do better.” “I am asking that everyone, myself included, contribute to this effort.” “Note: If we happen to issue 350 tickets in one day that would be stellar.” (The station spoke to Lt. Paul Vance of the Connecticut state police, who denied that quotas are given.)

Crime Does/Doesn’t Pay: Convicted embezzler Antoinette Galluzzo, who admitted stealing more than $50,000 from a

city youth agency in Englewood, N.J., was ordered in April to pay “restitution,” but the amount Judge Eugene Austin settled on was $10 a month and only during the period of probation (three years). On the other hand, in federal court in New York City in April, Kerry Haggard, 47, was sent to prison for 6 1/2 years on one count of selling fake movie lobby posters.

Least Competent Criminals Didn’t Think It Through: Eric King, 21, was leaving a store in Eagan, Minn., in February when a police officer in the parking lot noticed his pronounced waddle. King was arrested when the officer found a shoplifted 19-inch television set down his pants. In March, a 34-year-old Lithuanian-born man led police in Wiltshire, England, in a nighttime foot chase after he had aroused their suspicion. Thermal imaging equipment was used from a helicopter to spot the man in the darkness. He was arrested “hiding” face-down in a manure pit. (Though he originally fled, there was little evidence against him, and he was released.)

Creme de la Weird “Weekend at Bernie’s” and More: Thomas Parkin inherited real estate from his elderly mother before she died, but quickly lost it in a risky business venture.

To get the deed back, according to New York City prosecutors, he concocted a scheme to pretend that Mom was still alive (it would actually be Thomas in a dress) and still owned the land (and thus that the current deedholder was a fraud). Lawyers arranged a meeting with “Mother” (conducted in a darkened room because of Mom’s “recent cataract surgery”), at which she mostly remained silent. Parkin improbably stayed in character, according to a trial dispatch on the Daily Beast, and jurors apparently kept straight faces as Parkin testified that recent “communications” between him and his mother were “mostly one-sided.” In May, Parkin was convicted on 11 counts, and at press time, he was awaiting sentencing.

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‘90s, wilmington encountered its first run with the Cape Fear Shakespeare festival. One man’s vision compelled others to believe in the magnitude of the Bard’s work to entertain and educate. UNCW professor Stan Norman, a.k.a. Dr. Stan, gathered with other like-minded Shakespeareans to help procure funds from the City of Wilmington, our then Arts Council of the Lower Cape Fear, along with private donations to get the festival off the ground.

Aimee Schooley, now a board member of what has evolved into Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green (CFSOTG), remembers working overtime as the first productions, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “As You Like It,” came to fruition right before Memorial Day 1993. “We—me, Melissa Stanley, Catherine Bayley, Kaki McCauley, Lynette Ashby, Don Lashley and many others—sat around Stan’s kitchen table, drinking cappuccinos and hand-stamping, addressing and bulk-mailing letters, begging for donations,” she recalls. “That first show happened on a wing and a prayer. If not for the help we got from UNCW, the arts center and so many people in the community, it would never have happened.”

Now, 20 years later, over 25 shows have been performed annually, with the exact zeal and unifying work which built the foundation of the grass roots theatre outfit. Varying from location—in the back yard of the de Rosset House (City Club) to a concrete pad and a few grassy knolls at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater—Shakespeare on the Green has seen its fair share of evolution.

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bleacher-style, which the city got from [the Outerbanks’ ongoing production] ‘The Lost Colony’ when they replaced their seating,” Schooley remembers.

Improvements steadily came over the years, with its most significant happening the same year Norman passed away from cancer in his hometown in Cleveland County in 2009. Back in Wilmington, a milliondollar renovation for Greenfield Amphitheater was complete and “The Merry Wives of Windsor” and “Comedy of Errors” was preparing to open.

“After Stan’s death, his daughter, Kristin Norman LaFleur, moved from Texas to Stan’s old homeplace,” Schooley says. “When she came down to see ‘The Merchant of Venice’ in 2010, it was the first time she’d seen the new amphitheater. She burst into tears and said, ‘It’s everything he ever imagined.’”

Without Stan Norman’s forethought to found Cape Fear Shakespeare, such restoration of our muchused amphitheater may not have happened. Even today, the outdoor venue has become the backbone of so many artistic endeavors, including numerous festivals and concerts held annually. This year, two wellknown singer/songwriters are allowing monies from tickets sales to be donated back to Shakespeare on the Green. On May 26th, Todd Snider played, and on Saturday, June 23rd, Greenfield welcomes G.Love and Special Sauce.

It can’t be refuted that Norman left behind a treasure in the festival’s foundation—something which has remained respected and upheld thanks to other’s generosity. One of Shakespeare on the Green’s main benefactors, M.C. Erny, left $350,000 to 10

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An organization near and dear to her heart, thanks to her love for theatre, Erny performed frequently in CFSOTG productions, even as the old man in “The Merchant of Venice” one week before her death.

Her donations continue CFSOTG’s dedication to remain free annually.

“For years people told us the problem with CFSOTG was we weren’t charging an admission,” says Ed Wagenseller, UNCW lecturer and previous student of Dr. Stan, as well as general manager for Shakespeare on the Green from 1999 to 2002.

“Our response was: Well, that’s the one thing we know we’re doing right!”

YOUTH COMPANY In 2003 Wagenseller’s dear friend Cherri McKay took over the Shakespeare reins from Michael Granberry as artistic director of the festival. Yet McKay’s connectivity to the event had been long-standing. Her eldest son, Jason, acted in the very first production in 1993, which inspired McKay to start volunteering.

She then stage managed the production side, which eventually propelled her into managing producer. After overseeing the entire event for two years, she pushed her involvement even further.

“I founded the Shakespeare Youth Company in 2005,” McKay says. “I wanted to give our youth more opportunity to perform the Bard’s work, in hopes we would be opening the door to future generations of Shakespearean actors.”

McKay appropriately opened with “A Midsummer

Night’s Dream.” Perhaps in homage to its roots or simply from its bounty of beauty in language, story and set, she was drawn to the fulfillment of the roles from its “unjaded youth actors,” as she still calls them. “They inspire and infuse me with their boundless energy and passion to be a part of what I love.”

The same goals had been set years prior by the founder himself, according to Aimee Schooley. “Stan’s long-range plans included youth outreach programs that would bring an appreciation of not only Shakespeare, but all forms of stagecraft to the youth in our area,” she says. “Cherri added the Journey Productions/PET Project aspect to the Cape Fear Shakespeare umbrella.”

Since 2005 Anthony Lawson has directed the youth in “The Tempest” and McKay’s youngest son, Caylan, led the helm in “The Comedy of Errors.” McKay herself has overseen the classic “Romeo and Juliet,” and this year she will embark on “Shades of Shakespeare” with “Twelfth Night” making an appearance, too.

The idea for “Shades” emerged as an adaptation of some of the Bard’s best works, which will be told in vignettes. They’ll feature many well-known plays, such as “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Taming of the Shrew,” “Macbeth” and others. McKay reveals, “I have incorporated our version of a fool much like the Bard has in some of his plays. Madison Chuntz plays the saucy girlfriend who leads us through some of the vignettes.”

After holding a youth workshop in March, McKay decided to bookend the vignettes around “Twelfth Night,” which follows a case or two of mistaken identities. “Comedies tend to translate better for our younger Shakespearean actors,” she explains. She wanted to include favorite scenes from past Shakespeare on the Green productions.

“They’re performed with a bit of a twist,” McKay notes. She wants to encourage kids through positive reinforcement, especially in comprehending the oft-intimidating language of Shakespeare.

“Because part of our mission is to create an educational opportunity, we focus more on the company as a whole rather than spotlighting the lead characters,” she says. “I’ve had the pleasure of watching most of these kids grow up with the Shakespeare Youth Company and Journey, and they never disappoint.”

With the help of Danielle Bringard and Caylan McKay, mentors and adult actors helping the production through, the artistic director is able to oversee 36 kids onstage between the ages of 6 and 17. Naturally, being kids in school, scheduling is one of many battles McKay must work through to ensure proper rehearsal.

“It’s a big juggling act, and just when you think you have it figured out, another conflict arises,” she quips. In the end, when the set is complete, the actors take their places, the lights go up and the first lines are spoken, McKay exhales in pride. “I never get tired of watching them perform,” she says. “They just get better and better—and then it’s over until the next one.”

ADULT COMPANY In Cape Fear Shakespeare’s inaugural season, an actor named Steve Vernon took on the role of Bottom, a weaver with an ass for a head, who performs in a play in a magical forest for runaway bride and groom Oberon and Titania.

Overrun with fairies, the forest creates mysticism with its fanciful surroundings, all of which involve love potions and more whimsy than one could shake a wand of fairy dust over. Twenty years later, Vernon is leading a reprisal of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” only this time he’s in the directing chair. “‘Midsummer’ is probably one of the best known and most popular of Shakespeare’s plays,” Vernon says. “I think the fantasy elements, along with the themes of love and mischief, are what endears audiences.”

Add to it Greenfield Lake’s already enchanting foliage and wildlife, and the show certainly becomes a vehicle with which to escape modern-day life. Heat, inclement weather, chirping birds, croaking frogs, swimming alligators, hissing snakes, wind rustling the canopies of the cypress trees; environmental elements affect every moment of Shakespeare on the Green, sometimes in perfect ways.

“During a performance of ‘The Tempest,’ a family of baby barred owls, living in the magnolia tree by our dressing rooms, began hooting and took their first flight over our stage during a scene where actors were being set up to be frightened,” Cherri McKay remembers. “It was really cool and worked perfectly for the scene.”

While Vernon has no control over the lake’s creatures and habitats, his insight into guiding the show’s current ensemble of dedicated actors couldn’t be greater. Though he remained a mere spectator of Shakespeare on the Green for 16 years, in 2008 Vernon played Falstaff in “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Just last year, he received praise for directing a genderbending “Much Ado About Nothing.” Though he won’t be changing the script or manipulating character roles in “Midsummer,” it’s only because the show stands so brilliantly on its own.

“Where there are some creative liberties, they are not so blatant as to change the elements,” Vernon notes. “What I find appealing is not only the chance to explore love from several different angles, but also the opportunity to have so many types of characters with so many differences that end up blending to tell a cohesive story.”

That the actors become drawn to it infinitely without circumventing originality makes their work more authentic, too. “The play allows a broader portrayal than many of Shakespeare’s other characters, since the comedic elements are based not just on the language but also on the physical aspects,” Vernon notes. “There is a lot of room for physical comedy, as well as wordplay.”

This time around Kevin Wilson is taking on Vernon’s old role as Bottom and, according to the director, fully understands the gamut of emotions that’s hidden beneath the buffoonery of his character. Likewise, fellow Cape Fear Shakespeare veteran, Melissa Stanley, will play

Titania, and her groom Oberon will be filled out

by Michael Patrick O’Shaughnessy.

“They have surprised me with how well they capture the humanity in these two nonhuman characters,” Vernon says. “The four lovers, Caylan McKay, James Martin, Tamica Katzman and Elyse Rodriguez, have all done great jobs displaying both the fickleness and intensity that young love often contains. Anna Gamel as the fairy Puck has just blown me away with her approach.”

Like most all of Shakespeare, tragedy but mostly comedy intertwine in this melting pot of chicanery and bewitching endowment on that little thing all humans continue connecting with daily, hourly, even by the second: love. Many will learn lessons from his work. It can’t be rebutted the Bard works in mysterious ways.

“One Saturday night in front of the largest house I’ve ever witnessed—every seat full and people spilling over to the grassy areas— there was a little girl who kept running around in front of the stage area,” Ed Wagenseller recalls from 2001’s “The Taming of the Shrew.”

“It was a real distraction. It came time for my character Tranio’s short soliloquy, so I went out and there was that pesky little girl. She looked up at me and we locked eyes. I delivered the entire soliloquy to her, and she was frozen. You could feel the audience completely still during my delivery, which talked about parents and kids. I finished, and as I turned upstage, the audience erupted in applause.

Not because of my monologue, but I think because the girl went back to her seat.”

Writings on everyday encounters affect us regardless of time, age, locale, creed, ethnicity and gender. Shakespeare, however, manages lasting appeal, which carries through worldwide to thespians, theatre-supporters, citywide officials and communities. It can’t be denied our very own Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green continues stamping its importance on our growing arts community, something which continues to impress Vernon.

“It’s a pretty astounding accomplishment for any business to last 20 years, let alone an artistic endeavor that relies so heavily on public and private support,” he says. “The fact that it is free to the public is amazing when one considers how much it takes to present every year! It reflects very highly on Wilmington that it supports such a colossal endeavor.”

Audiences are welcomed into the amphitheater, armed with picnics, refreshments and lots of Off! or Deet. A donation jar will await at the entrance, beckoning a buck, five or $20—whatever one can give. It all makes a difference for next year’s performance.

“I now know mature actors who are working professionally that started out on that stage,” Wagenseller says. “It takes a special performer to work in the conditions we worked under. It takes an even more special producer to go into a production with blind faith that the rains will not inhibit our donations, and we will be able to pay our bills. . . . To me CFSOTG builds a community and that was at the forefront when Stan Norman created it—to build a community through free Shakespeare.”

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kids can rock, too:

Thalian Association Children’s Theatre brings the Disney hit “Camp Rock” to life

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Disney music? What screams summertime more than kids going to camp? What combines the two for perfect children’s theatre in June? Disney’s “Camp Rock: The Musical,” of course!

Based on the 2008 original Disney movie “Camp Rock” and 2010’s “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” which starred the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, the musical certainly will be recognized by most kids, teens and tweens (and their parents, too!).

The musical makes its debut in Wilmington thanks to Thalian Association’s Children’s Theatre, the all-youth company. “‘Camp Rock: The Musical’ is simply in one word fun,” director Mike Thompson assures. “It is non-stop energy from the opening number to the ‘Final Jam.’ With all of the outside turmoils and struggles, it takes everyone back to the time of campfires and marshmallows, and is a great outing for the whole family.”

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: The young cast from Thalian Association’s Children’s Theatre rehearses in preparation of opening night of ‘Camp Rock: The Musical.’ Courtesy photo

mer rock king Axel Turner, played by Tanner Strong. “The campers get so overwhelmed with trying to compete with the more upscale Camp Star that it threatens the existence of the camp itself—as well as many lifelong friendships,” Thompson explains.

Filling the shoes of Demi Lovato’s lead role is Kayla Cook. She plays Mitchie Torres, an intelligent and passionate vocal powerhouse from a common, loving family.

Mitchie’s best friend is the quirky and cute Caitlyn Geller, played by Peyton Furtado.

Opposite of the leading ladies are the guys who’ll play the Jonas Brothers’ roles, who are actually the band members of pop-rock act Connect 3. Filling out Shane (Mitchie’s love interest), Nate and Jason Gray are Joe Basquill, Bradley Barefoot and Daniel White, respectively. The guys of Connect 3 will judge the ultimate showdown between Camp Rock and Camp Star, the “Final Jam.” Transforming the Hannah Block Historic USO Building into an outdoor summer scene wasn’t easy, but Troy Rudeseal was able to design and build the set seamlessly. Thompson says folks will leave craving s’mores.

“It will transport adults and kids alike to a rustic summer camp by the lake,” he tells.

“Equipped with a a cabin, a performance

stage and, of course, canoes, the set provides the perfect ambience.”

Experienced choreographer Kevin Leey Green developed all of the dances for the show, from modern to jazz to hip-hop.

“The kids are absolutely loving the dances in this show and making music together.

There is not a moment that the cast is not up and moving,” the director shares.

“Denice Hopper has pulled together a strong ensemble of singers as well as working with the principle characters to make this rock concert come to life. It’s as simple as the show itself: Rehearsals are like a big summer camp.”

Like any good Disney movie or play, there are valuable lessons to be learned in “Camp Rock: The Musical,” both by the actors and the audience. Imaginably, they can and should be absorbed by kids and their parents alike.

“Sometimes in this competitive world, we have a tendency to focus more on winning the competition than having fun and enjoying the competition,” Thompson says. “Staying true to yourself matters more than winning or losing.”

“Camp Rock: The Musical” opens on June 8th. The shows will run through June 17th on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. at the Hannah Block 2nd Street Stage. Tickets are just $10 for general admission. For more information, call (910) 341-7860 or visit Thalian Association’s website at www. thalian.org.

‘palooza for youth: An artsy day for the whole fam at CAM

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fect blend of family-friendly creativity, pony rides, and bounce houses, look no further than Kid-a-palooza. The annual, one-day festival event showcases the talents of youth in music, dance, art and entertainment, and provides an opportunity for kids to display their talent to the public.

Produced by Wilmington Parent Magazine, in collaboration with Learning Express Toys and Kids Exchange Biannual Consignment Sale, this year’s Kid-a-palooza will be held at the Cameron Art Museum. The museum will lend its grounds and classrooms from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a unique experience that allows children to tap into and explore their artistic potential.

“Children love the opportunity to do hands-on activities,” Georgia Mastroieni, curator of education at CAM, says. “It allows them to create, have fun and build confidence. Art-centered events foster their imaginations and teach children how to collaborate with their friends.”

CAM is certainly no stranger to family- oriented events. The museum is dedicated to integrating children into the arts, with - their family days, afterschool classes and r the popular monthly Kids @ CAM program, . which allows children to explore museum s exhibitions and create hands-on art projects. . “For this year’s [Kid-a-palooza], we were s looking for a central location with outdoor . space and parking, and CAM was an exa cellent fit, with their [numerous] youth pros grams,” the publisher of Wilmington Paro ent Magazine, Keith Jaworski, says. “It’s a s great resource for families, and we hope the e event showcases some of their offerings.”

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“Participation in the art mural makes the experience of art-making so meaningful,” says Kim Kelly, CAM’s communications manager.

Kid-a-palooza promises a completely different lineup of entertainment and demonstrations from last year, as each act has something new to offer. This year storyteller Diane Bonney will read the beloved children’s picture book “Skippyjon Jones.” A local schools’ art show, held in the CAM Museum School, will feature work by students from Wilmington Christian Academy, Music School of Wilmington Band, St. Nicholas Children’s Greek Dancers and the dance group Best Foot Forward, from Wrightsville Beach Elementary.

CAM will be offering free art classes during the event, too. Covering subjects ranging from pottery to photography, demonstrations of CAM’s Master Classes will also be held in The Museum School. Beginning in June, Master Classes are week-long programs taught by professional artists for middle and high school students.

“These are classes in the visual arts, dance and creative writing for students who are serious about the arts,” Kelly says. “This gives students an opportunity to gain instruction from professional artists and learn what being a professional artist entails.”

ALL FOR FUN: The Kid-a-palooza will feature live art-making, book readings, music, dance and other forms of entertainment. Courtesy photo

The YMCA, Taekwondo Martial Arts, Jazzercise and Port City Gymnastics will

also join the party, offering demonstrations throughout the day.

“Events like this offer kids the opportunity to perform in public, or showcase their talent,” Jaworski says. “Their hard work and dedication to the arts deserves recognition.”

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independence for all: Brooklyn Arts Center presents first Indie Art Expo with music, fashion and art

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drip with talent on June 2nd when it hosts the first ever Indie Arts Expo.

This extravaganza will bring together an inspiring collective of artists, designers and musicians who will show off their wares within an elegantly restored church. Add some great food, an open bar and the fact that a part of the proceeds will be donated to the non-profit arts center, DREAMS, and it becomes an event not to be missed.

Heather Thomson, 25, is the organizer behind this festival of artistry. “We wanted to bring together the best in local, independent art, music, fashion and design, and celebrate our community within the beauty and history of the Brooklyn Arts Center,” she shares.

There will be more than 30 diverse exhibits from photography to fashion and hand-made jewelry to unique accessories. The iconic Wilmington boutique, Edge of Urge, has been instrumental in accessing a large network of designers and artists for the event.

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Up to eight bands will provide live entertainment, playing bluegrass, acoustic and alternative music, from acts like My Wonderful Machine, Ancient Spacecraft, and Stephanie Hart of the Dirty Dakotas. Hart will also have a booth at the expo with her original line of jewelry. “The musicians are very excited to be a part of an event which supports both the indie music scene and an arts center for children in need,” Thomson says.

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‘BLACK VELVETEEN’: Such is the name of this style of shoe clip from designer Kristina Sparks Monticue, part of her line called Thatched Roof Designs. Courtesy photo

charge programming in the literary, visual and performing arts.” The inspiring and pertinent work of the DREAMS center includes workshops in ceramics, African drumming, drama, dance, recycled art, spoken word and chorus within a safe and creative atmosphere for children who may have very little access to such artistic outlets. DREAMS will also have a booth at the expo displaying art work from the center’s children.

Amongst the major line-up of talent is the Ohio-born Kristina Sparks Monticue, who has been living in Wilmington for the last 15 years. Her company, Thatched Roof Designs, creates “vintage modern hair adornments,” each one unique and made expressly by Monticue herself, even down to the packaging. “Being an artist, I naturally want to design, color, shape and put my own spin on everything around me—including my own hair, which is constantly changing,” she says.

Monticue uses as many locally sourced and recycled materials as possible, including buttons, feathers, re-purposed fabrics and vintage pieces of jewelry to make her handsewn designs. “There are two reasons I do this: I care very much about our Earth and try to be environmentally conscious at all times.

I also feel that these vintage embellishments have history, a story attached to them and I love that they can go on to make another person feel beautiful! ” The prolific fashion designer, Manila-born Cherylnina V. Stewart, will showcase her label, CNVS Design Studio. Growing up with-

in her family’s “grand, ancestral home where every nook was carved” in the Philippines, Stewart developed an innate love of design and style. She was already designing her own wardrobe in high school and found herself creating prom dresses for her friends. Now a 34-year-old mother with her own company, Stewart clearly draws on her diverse background for inspiration.

“My travels inspire me. I like to stay with local people and get a feel of how other people live,” she says. “Memories and emotions also inspire me.

Sometimes there is a specific feeling that I try to capture in a dress or top— then when a person puts it on, they embody the feeling or memory.”

Stewart’s latest project, “The Memento Series,” combines photography from her travels and her love of clothes, all hand-made in Wilmington, using local, organic and recycled materials as much as possible. A part of Stewart’s vision is to keep costs affordable to all. “I think women should have access to great fitting and personalized clothing that doesn’t cost the earth,” she quips.

Many of the contributing artists express how fortunate they feel to be in Wilmington where there is such an appreciation and support for independent designers of all ages and origins. One such artist is 59-year-old Richard Whitaker, who was born in Philadelphia but has been living in Kure Beach for the past three years. Having trained in jewelry manufacturing and design, Whitaker has been producing jewelry for over 20 years.

His passion is in African tribal art which was brought to his attention by an American teacher who had worked at an international school on the Ivory Coast. “The simplicity and the complexity of this form of art is very compelling,” Whitaker, who received one-on-one training in hand-knotting beads on silk, says. The beads are mainly glass, although some are made from clay and the designs are all original. Whitaker has never actually been to Africa—“only in my dreams,” he muses—but he clearly feels an affinity for the tribal art form.

Ruth Whitaker will also be displaying some work from her latest project, which combines her painting and photography into collages. The artistic couple have been married for 35 years and are looking forward to participating in the BAC event. “We’ve only been here for three years,” she says, “We are still working hard and are delighted to be a part of this expo, especially as it gives back to the community.”

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e e ARTFUEL.INC 2165 Wrightsville Ave. • (910) 343 5233 s Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. n www.artfuelinc.com g Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art a gallery, now located at the intersection of - Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street.Art- fuel’s 30th art show features Tuki Lucero, Jo-

nas Mcluggage, Brian Mergenthaler, Stephen y Bode, Nicole Nicole. w - ARTEXPOSURE! . 22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC g 910-803-0302 / 910-330-4077 — Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.)

- artexposure50.com From Wilmington, drive north on Highway - 17 and you will encounter an art center unique y to our area. Look for the big red barn! A large , open space hosts 2nd Friday Opening Recep, tions each month at 6 p.m. Representing over s 40 local and regional artists in our member’s o gallery, we offer local arts and crafts in our gift - shop. ArtExposure presently has studio space d rented to five working artists. In addition, there e is a frame shop and art supply store. Also available for receptions, weddings, meetings and s the like. Along with its large open space downn stairs, there is a loft area upstairs suitable for - smaller gatherings. s Lynn Padgett, a local watercolor artist will be d on display through June 5th. The June show - is open to all NC artists. Go to the “Opporr tunities for Artists” page on the website to - download an entry form. The theme is Pets and Animals.” s Along with regular art classes and studio time, yoga meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 h p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. in the loft. Walk-ins n are welcome to this gentle yoga class l - FIGMENTS s 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II d 910-509-4289 • figmentsgallery.com s Mon.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

- “Figments is an art gallery brimming with - unlimited creative vision and talent. We are - a community of artists who are passionate ” about the journey of artful creation. We have r an unintimidating art boutique where you can find locally made artwork for your home. We g also have a relaxed classroom space where h students of all skill levels can learn and grow o creatively. Come. Be inspired.

- Please visit our gallery in Landfall Shopd ping Center at 1319 Military Cutoff Road in e Wilmington, or look to our website at www. , figmentsgallery.com for information on these d classes and more: Living Words—Foundations s of Poetry Writing with Michelle Hicks, Studio Oil Painting Workshops and Demonstrations with Alessandro Giambra, Broken Plate Mo-

features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisancrafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee With the Author series are also offered onsite.

The next featured show runs through Thursday, May 31. It’s titled “Feed Your Eclectic Soul: A showing of custom design, fine crafts and gently loved pieces from the past.” Sunset River will have a beautiful collection of unusual pillows, textural table runners and other fabric pieces by Beth Pethtal combined with gallery owner Ginny Lassiter’s eclectic eye for incorporating antiques, pottery and contemporary pieces into a warm and cohesive design.

saic with Mary Cook, Light and Loose Acrylic on Canvas with Alice Houston, Intro to Clay with Pauline Purdim, Get Wet and Wild with Yupo with Christine Farley, Mixed Media with Artist Michelle Connolly and more!”

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201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com “Outside the Lines,” showcasing works by local artist Michael Van Hout, is now on display. Hout is a graduate of UNCG and began creating his earliest sculptures in a folk-art style from found materials. Outside the Lines will feature a variety of Van Hout’s figurative pieces.

He has expanded his subject matter to include musicians, portrait heads and people performing everyday activities using his signature wire sculpture techniques. The exhibition will hang through June 16th.

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133 N. Front • (910) 859-8441 Everyday after 5 p.m. www.ortonsuderground.com America’s oldest pool hall and Wilmington’s finest bar are also the home of Wilmington’s newest art galleries. Currently showing in the gallery: “The Long Perspective.” Immerse yourself in the bold lines and vibrant colors of art by local artist Lance Strickland. Opening Fri., June 15th at 8 p.m. is the Toilet Seat Art Show, “Art a la commode.” Peruse an amazing collection of painted poopers from some of the best local and regional artists, organized by Robert Kass. 10% of all art sales goes to the Full Belly Project.

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ARTEXPOSURE! Lynn Padgett’s work from ArtExposure’s “Looking Back” show. Their next show will feature pets and animals in June. Courtesy photo

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunsetrivermarketplace.com This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC,

205 Princess St. • (910) 960-7306 Tues. 12-5 p.m.

Wed.-Sat. 6:30-11:30 p.m. onewickedgallery.com Wicked is home to Gabriel Lehman’s studios upstairs. Gabriel’s paintings are whimsical and fanciful, yet sometimes dark, putting the viewer immediately in touch with their inner child. We have a great fondness for his exquisite work, and we celebrate the fantastic characters of his artistic world. In our floor-level gallery, we are currently hanging “The Whimsy,” a show with insanely ingenious artists all defining the magical, clever and fantastical whimsy in art. Featuring works from Allison Weeks Thomas, Brittny Roller, Shannon Stamey, Gabriel Lehman and Wendy L. Barber. Show will run through June 18th.

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (Free parking) • (910)-763-3380 Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

Our current exhibit “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures. Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!

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Susan Savia devises music program for tots and toddlers

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usan savia never really

dreamed of working with children.

As a musician, her dreams were founded in a different fantasy.

“As a young woman, I would visualize myself being in a large theatre filled with adoring fans, traveling on the road,” says Savia, now a seasoned player of Victorian-era music, as well as original tunes and covers from practically every genre imaginable. Though primarily a guitarist, Savia plays ukulele, harmonica, blues harp, piano and percussion. While she’s not necessarily trekking countrywide to do it, she’s bringing a dose of immeasurable knowledge and passion for music to her hometown in Wilmington.

“I waited a little late to realize my dream of becoming a professional musician,” the middle-aged songstress acknowledges, “but it’s still a valid dream.” Savia takes to local stages in nightclubs and museums, hosts her own listening-room concerts, plays awards ceremonies, such as the YWCA’s recent Women of Achievement banquet, and does weddings, along with children’s birthday parties. A year ago, she expanded her offerings into a more educational outlet. “I saw an ad for teaching music to kids, took a Music Together teacher training course and taught it for a few weeks,” she says. “I really enjoyed the music-related activities with the children and the parents or caregivers.”

Though admitting the program is carefully defined and crafted, Savia couldn’t get past its structural confinement—especially considering its age-group of tots and toddlers.

Within less than an hour, students would quickly switch activities preventing full immersion into freedom of expression which music allows. Savia also thought a parent’s requirement to commit long-term rather than being able to drop-in seemed too rigid. So, she began exploring her own ideas and started Happy Little Singers.

“Using what I learned from my original training, and pulling from my experience as a songwriter and singer, I wrote my own music and chants, borrowed some public domain music and other genres of popular music for educational purposes, and started a program that enables the children to spend more time on each activity if they are fully engaged,” she says. “It also allows them to control the class and empowers them to make decisions about what is done in the class, with ample time for developmental activities that encourage creativity and intuitiveness for each child.”

Students and parents or caregivers will find themselves among a soiree of enchantment, as they sing and dance, spin and chant, work in teams and socialize, improve

by Shea Carver ers Happy Little SIng nter Ce ts Community Ar 0/family $1 • .

120 S. Third St a.m. me • Tues, 9:30 Drop-ins welco esingers.com www.happylittl motor skills and learn to share, all the while understanding the importance of picking up after themselves.

“There is nothing more gratifying than handing a 1-year-old a harmonica, getting them to understand the concept of ‘blow,’ showing them what I am doing, and watching the delight on their faces when they mimic and get their first sound out of the instrument,” Savia says. “Or watching a 9-monthold negotiate holding a drum stick and banging on the drum; it’s an action that seems to be instinctive in every child. They know what to do before I even have to show them when it comes to the drums.”

Often Savia starts by picking from her ukulele, which cues everyone that class is beginning. From there, she chooses her daily lesson from a multitude of interests. She works in teaching children songs through sign language. She pulls out books that focus on counting or textures. She may even grab a few props, like balls or tambourines, designed to help students understand instruments and developmental factors associated with them. “We end with bubbles, balloons and hand stamps,” she states.

It’s proven time and again by research outlets and schools that music does impact a child’s learning capacity in math and science, as well as increases their language and physical development. However, Savia’s main excitement for the program comes from its continuing arts education where it may otherwise get overlooked.“The educational system seems to focus less on the arts and more on the technical side of education,” she says. “Programs are being cut that encourage liberal arts. So I feel it is a necessity to the growth of a well-rounded child.”

She uses Happy Little Singers as an outlet for the entire family to get involved in the learning advancement of their children. Most importantly, they have fun while doing it. In fact, Savia already has a dedicated following of families, allowing moms, dads and even grandparents to join in for a session.

“It gives the children time to bond and play with their parents (or caregivers) and time for the parents to spend some really special time with their children, singing, dancing and having as much fun as the kids,” she says.

IN THE ROUND: Susan Savia (middle) leads a group of early musicians and their mothers during Happy Little Singers. Courtesy photo

Savia keeps her time frame unstructured, so families can drop in any Tuesday. Depending on the class energy level and interaction, the program lasts from an hour to two. Savia stays on top of class interaction to ensure boredom never sets it. “My rock-and-roller, eight-in-one cart that I use for my music equipment at gigs has even been integrated into the class,” she explains. “One of the children learned to walk pushing it from behind, and it’s his favorite prop in class. He likes to put the beach ball or even one of the other students on it, and maneuver it around the class.”

She beams as children learn to open containers using clues from class, or toddlers explore and maneuver their own hand stamps, which uses soy ink, as to not chemically impact the child negatively. In fact, when everyone comes together to clean up toward the end of class, Savia goes the extra mile to ensure every safety percaution.

“I use green, non-toxic cleaning products in the sanitization of all the child-safe props,” she notes. “Most places use chlorine bleach; if a stick is going in a child’s mouth, I don’t want it covered in bleach residue. I use a product from Melaleuca that kills 99.9 percent of bacteria and is made mostly from tea tree oil and thyme.”

Perhaps its most impressive cornerstone

excludes normal tunes and nursery rhymes so many are used to hearing throughout childhood. Savia picks from her catalogue of Victorian-era children’s music, writes original songs and even chooses different approaches to sound as to challenge the kids sonically.

She claims kids are sophisticated enough to appreciate various genres, whether exploring bluegrass, Celtic, Klezmer, blues, swing, salsa, regae, funk or Aboriginal.

“I wrote music using different modalities and tonality, different keys and rhythms, and used sing-songy wording,” she explains.

“I wrote a ‘round’ for spinning in circles; I use popular music for dancing and moving around the room (kids love “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros). I like to expose them to all types of music.”

In return, they’re fostering early seeds of empowerment that music provides—something Savia knows about all too well after working numerous crowds, from assisted living facilities to nightly barflies. Music’s connectivity can awaken an emotional and spiritual journey as easily as a learning one in every child. While Savia may never have dreamed of working with kids, like her music, her dreams are evolving.

“One of my students ran to me today, jumped up into my arms, put his tiny arms around my neck and his head on my shoulder and just hugged me for what seemed a blissful eternity,” she says. “How can you put a price on that?”

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on stage this week

LIVE MUSIC

Fridays & Saturdays 7-10PM Outside on the back deck weather permitting 138 South Front Street Downtown Wilmington (910) 251-0433

Friday, June 1 TYLER SIMMONS Saturday, June 2 JEREMY NORRIS Monday, June 4 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Friday, June 8 DANIEL PARRISH Saturday, June 9 JEREMY NORRIS Monday, June 11 TBA 6-8:30 Friday, June 15 MYKEL BARBEE Saturday, June 16 2 CENTS WORTH Monday, June 18 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Friday, June 22 DAVE MEYER Saturday, June 23 BRENT STIMMEL DUO Monday, June 25 FRED FLYNN 6-8:30 Friday, June 29 TYLER SIMMONS Saturday, June 30 JOHN FONVIELLE DUO Monday, July 2 TBA 6-8:30 Wed., July 4 JESSE STOCKTON (6-9:15) Fri., July 6 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO- MARK Saturday, July 7 FORTCH Monday, July 9 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Fri., July 13 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO-PERRY Saturday, July 14 2 CENTS WORTH Monday, July 16 FRED FLYNN 6-8:30 Friday, July 20 BRENT STIMMEL DUO Saturday, July 21 DAVE MEYER

MELTING HEARTS: Wilmington’s locally owned, intimate fondue spot, Little Dipper, will host North Carolina-native Jeremy Norris on Saturday, June 2nd. Not only a local boy with a knack for the acoustic guitar, Norris has also recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. He’s opened for national acts like Rhett Akins, Jamie O’Neil, Travis Tritt, Blake Shelton, Shenandoah and others. His voice soothes like Lonestar’s Richie McDonald, and his lyrics are a real treat.

In riverfront park • music starts at 6 p.m.

JUNE 1: SVRT, Local SRV Tribute Band JUNE 8: Funky Monks, Ultimate Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute JUNE 15: Girlz Girlz Girlz,

80’s Hair Tribute Band LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY EVENINGS

SUMMER MUSIC LINEUP JUNE June 3 - MACHINE GUN June 10 - CENTRAL PARK June 17 - MARK ROBERTS June 24 - OVERTYME

JULY July 1 - BACK OF THE BOAT TOUR July 8 - HEART & SOUL July 15 - MACHINE GUN July 22 - CENTRAL PARK

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OCEANIC SUMMER MUSIC SERIES 09 Mike Frusha 28 Rob Ronner MAY

31 Rob Ronner

JUNE

02 Seluh Dubb 07 Mykel Barbee

14 16 21 23

Travis Shallow Mike Frusha Mykel Barbee Travis Shallow

30 Selah Dubb

JULY

05 Travis Shallow 07 Mike Frusha

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audible mélange:

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Erik Deutsch’s keys channel global and human influences

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by Bethany Turn h Erik Deutsc Friday, June 1st Calico Room 107 S. Front St. 9 p.m. • $8 dstrings.com www.hammeran rik deutsch isn’t the typical

piano man, with poised fingertips pattering across white and black rectangles, formulating treasures composed by archetypal masters. But he could play one if need be.

Like many talented adult musicians, Deutsch’s parents brought him to lessons as a young child. Specifically, he was 6, studying Suzuki piano at Vanderbilt University. Though practice wasn’t exactly thrilling, amongst playing sports and learning to be cool, the enchantment of music satisfied his soul.

“It was something I was just told was happening,” he remembers. “But it was also something that I took to pretty quickly and I enjoyed from the very beginning. I always felt like piano was a part of my life, my being.”

Deutsch was the first keyboardist for the Charlie Hunter Trio, allowing him to travel the world: Russia, Mexico, Greece, Morocco, Turkey. He’s performed with Norah Jones; he’s currently in Shooter Jennings’ band, The Triple Crown, and he’ll play with Rosanne Cash this summer. Such accolades sparked from a draw Deutsch felt while attending the University of Colorado—to pursue music as a living.

“I think I was under the impression that being a professional musician was just too difficult and that you had to do something else also, like my grandfather was a successful musician but he was also a lawyer,” Deutsch says. “So that’s kind of how my dad told me it worked. Then I went to college in Boulder and I realized that I could go after it—that was the first time I really wanted to practice.”

The decision to take his music to the next level led Deutsch to New York City, where he now resides and records. “I’d like to reach as many people as possible,” he acknowledges.

“I’m so excited about travel and the chances to go to new places. That’s such a great way to see the world—to play music. I’ve been fortunate to go along with artists like Charlie Hunter; it’s nice that I’m getting the chance to go outside of the country with my music—and even just around the country. I’d like to keep making music that I enjoy and that other people enjoy, and that I can make a career out of.”

DEMON OF THE KEYS: Erik Deutsch, a re-

nowned pianist in both the traditional sense and in contemporary acts, will play Calico Room this Friday. Courtesy photo

Over the years, Deutsch’s music developed into an eclectic mélange of sounds.

Past compositions were influenced by globetrotting and the artists who surrounded him; the pieces he’s working on these days are shaped from the same criteria. His latest album, “Demonio Teclado” (released in February), translated to English means “demon” and “keyboard.” It reflects upon his recent travels in Spain and Mexico—and a penchant for rock ‘n’ roll.

“It’s just about unleashing the musical demons and going for it within the music, cutting loose and letting it all out,” Deutsch tells.

“Not trying to be too pretty or too refined; not trying to be too intellectual or too high-brow.

But it’s evolved at the same time, making music that makes people think. [And it’s about] accessing the demon in the keyboard. It’s an edgier, rockier, funkier record than I’ve made in a while and I think that’s from where the title came.”

His first project under his own name features a handful of talented NYC musicians. Namely, Tony Mason on drums, Jeff Hill on bass, and Jon Gray on trumpet and vocals. While his 2009 album, “Hush Money,” presented a modern jazz appeal, this band creates a sound with a bit more soul. Though echoes of jazz are noticeable, rock influences seep through the

membrane.

Tunes like “DDT” offer inklings of bass that are reminiscent of the hardcore act Tool. Then there are tracks like “Sleep Talkin’” which beckon fans of rock from decades past—the ‘70s or even ‘90s soft-rock styles. The sax and keys braid and coil only to turn in unexpected directions— there’s nothing sleepy about it.

“I’m happy that [the album] sounds like a rock band; it doesn’t sound like a jazz band trying to rock,” Deutsch says.

Pulling from his live shows, Deutsch chose to feature covers of Ike Turner’s “Getting Nasty” and Neil Young’s “Don’t Let it Bring You Down” on “Demonio Teclado.” Though he’d never recorded covers on his albums in the past, they were always uplifting during live performances. He calls the two selections staples of his set list, citing that they fit the vibe of the record.

As an artist, Deutsch is a creator foremost. Always writing, fragments of his pieces float around until he can reach out, capture one, and finally pin it down. While touring to promote one record, he’s building the foundation for the next. Given his current influences, he expects a hint of Southern twang inching toward his next album.

“I have a feeling that this next record will be the same kind of cast of characters, just moving on to the next batch of music,” he says. “I am kind of conceptual. I like the idea of things not just being another record but moving in a direction. I’ve been playing so much country lately [with Jennings and Cash], I have a feeling that this next band might need a little country feel to it.”

Deutsch—a fan of Wilmington, having played Bessie’s and Paleo Sun over a decade ago with his post-college band, Fat Mama, and Soapbox with the Charlie Hunter Trio in 2006—makes his Calico Room debut on Friday, June 1st with Mason, Hill and Gray. He’s looking forward to his return to the port city.

“Music is generous, and it’s also self-fulfilling as an art form,” Deutsch shares. “It’s pretty easy to give back with music to make people happy, to teach people. And if you need to work on yourself, to repair something, or if you’re healing over something, then music can also do that for you. So if music is a big part of your life, whether you’re playing or listening or recording or writing, I think it’s just such a useful and satisfying force.”

sound bites shows of the week Civil Twilight, Astronauts Anonymous, Rio Bravo

Soapbox Laundro-Lounge 255 N. Front St. 5/31, 9 p.m. • $1.98/adv., $10-13/door

Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, and famed for hits like “Fire Escape” and “Letters From the Sky,” Civil Twilight is recognized worldwide as an emerging modern rock act with stirring U2-like flair. Their tunes have been featured in television shows like “One Tree Hill” and “House, M.D.,” and in movies such as “Underworld: Awakening.”

JujuGuru, Antique Firearms The Whiskey 1 S. Front St. 6/2, 9 p.m. • $5

JujuGuru is an original blues-rock outfit from Burlington, North Carolina. Their rootsy, soulful sound, reminiscent of Grand Funk Railroad, yearns to bring back an era when rock was neither too hard nor too soft, but always raw and full of foot-stomping energy.

Featuring Micah McCravey (vocals, guitar), Justin Sulek (guitar), David Griffith (bass), and Josh Feldman (drums), JujuGuru is a fitting band to play The Whiskey.

All weekly music is listed on the soundboard pages.

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BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

soundboard

a preview of tunes all over town this week

WEDNESDAYS

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 8pm-12mid

8PM-10PM

Randy McQuay

SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 BAG OF TOYS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 STAND-UP COMEDY (6:30-8:30PM) —Barista Cafe, 225 S. Water St.; 399-3108 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 KARAOKE WITH DJ DAMON —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 NICOLE THOMPSON (JAZZ) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 CIVIL TWILIGHT, ASTRONAUTS ANONYMOUS, RIO BRAVO —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

Fri. June 1st

followed by Live music on the patio by

Sat. June 2nd

JEREMY NORRIS

&

10PM-12AM

LIVE MUSIC

Friday June 1st

Feather Weight

8pm-11pm

Fri. June 8th

Kennedy Park Sat. June 9th

Back 2 Back

LIVE MUSIC

Friday June 8th

Steven Compton

8pm-11pm

206 Old Eastwood Rd. (by Home Depot)

910.798.9464

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

SMALL TREK FOR NATIONAL ACT: On Friday, June 1st, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus—known for tunes like ‘Guardian Angel’ and ‘Face Down’—will take the stage at Hooligan’s Music Hall in Jacksonville, NC. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS CALL 791-0688

DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 MONDAY $ 2.50 Budweiser Draft $ 4 Wells 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

TUESDAY Sky Blue $3.00 $ 4.50 Absolute lemonade 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

WEDNESDAY $ 2.50 Yuengling Draft $ 2.50 Domestic Bottles 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

THURSDAY $ 3.00 Samuel Adams $ 4.00 Margaritas FRIDAY 3 Pint of the Day

$

SATURDAY 5 Sangria & Mimosa’s

$

SUNDAY 5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosa’s *Drink specials run all day

$

N. Water Street & Walnut Street Downtown Wilmington 910-762-4354

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ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH SEAN GERARD —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

—Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269

JOHN WILKES BOOTH AND THE BLACK TOOTHE (HIGH-ENERGY FOLK) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 FRIED LOT —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH TOMMY HUTCHINSON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 TEAM TRIVIA WITH DUTCH HAWK —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 COLLEGE NIGHT WITH DJ BATTLE —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 OPEN MIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 LERA LYNN, THE TRISHAS —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. GEORGE WORTHMORE —Playhouse 211, 4320 Southport Supply Rd. Ste 1, St. James; 200-7785 ROB RONNER —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551

LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 ANCIENT SPACECRAFT, CHAMPION OF THE SUN, ACOUSTIC WITH SEAN RICHARDSON —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939

THURSDAY, MAY 31 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 TRIVIA WITH DJ —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 KARAOKE

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 DJ P FUNK —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 3420872 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 JAZZ WITH BENNY HILL —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 MASONBORO SOUND —Crow Hill, 9 S. Front St.; 228-5332 RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 DAVE MEYER (ACOUSTIC, 6:30-8:30PM) —Barista Cafe, 225 S. Water St.; 399-3108 DJ DR. JONES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 HOLIDAY BAND —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ SHANNON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJ MILK —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS

BLACKBOARD SPECIALS Pub & Grille

Wrightsville Beach

Tuesday

$3 Imports ∙ $4 Guinness $1.50 High Life ∙ $3 Bouron

Wednesdays

Ping Pong Tourney

Thursdays KARAOKE

$2 Red Stripe ∙ $4 Margaritas $4 Dude Bombs ∙ $4 Captain

Fridays

$2 Coors Light • $2.50 Bud Lt Platinum $5 Martinis • $4 Flavored Bombs

Saturdays

SHAGGIN’ AWAY: The 27th annual Carolina Beach Music Festival takes place Saturday, June 2nd at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk on Pleasure Island. Gates open at 10:30 a.m., and the stage heats up with The Craig Woolard Band (pictured: Woolard) at 11 a.m. They’ll be followed by acts through the day: The Band of Oz appears at 1 p.m., and Jim Quick and Coastline start at 3 p.m. For more info, visit www. pleasureislandnc.org. Courtesy photo

—Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

FEATHER WEIGHT (ALT-ROCK/FOLK, 8-11 P.M.) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 THE 360 DEGREES —Airlie Gardens; 300 Airlie Rd., 798-7700 SRVT (STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN TRIBUTE) —Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349 MY WONDERFUL MACHINE, THE DESIGN —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 MINDSONE, FUZZ JAXX, HAJI P —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 LOOSEWHEEL BLUEGRASS JAM —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. GORDON HALL, KYLE LINDLEY, TIGGER CLARK, CLOUDS MAKE SHAPES —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 TYLER SIMMONS —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 CHILLIN’ DIXIE (8PM-12AM TIKI STAGE); DJ DANE BRITT (10PM-2AM INSIDE) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 MACHINE GUN —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 CASSEROLE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 POTATO HEADS —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 BRENT AND MIKE —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 THE KITCHEN PROJECT —Capt’n Bills Backyard Grill, 4240 Market St; 762-0173 LEFT & RIGHT, THE CHODES (10PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 THE STEADY EDDIES —Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center RANDY MCQUAY (FOLK/COUNTRY/ROCK, 8-11PM)

$2 Miller Lite • $2 Budweiser $4 Rum & Coke • $3 Surfer on Acid

Sundays

$2 Yuenglings • $2 Bud Lights $5 Jager Bomb • $3 Mimosas Free Pool & Shuffleboard after 9 pm 1/2 Off Late Night Menu @ 10 pm

BanksChannelPub.Com

LIVE MUSIC

Fri. & Sat. 7-10 P.M. Outside on the back deck - weather permitting Fri., 6/1 TYLER SIMMONS Sat., 6/2 JEREMY NORRIS Mo., 6/4 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30 Fri., 6/8 DANIEL PARRISH Sat., 6/9 JEREMY NORRIS Mon., 6/11 TBA 6-8:30 Fri., 6/15 MYKEL BARBEE Sat., 6/16 2 CENTS WORTH Mon., 6/18 RANDY MCQUAY 6-8:30

Monday is Service Industry Night $3 drafts, $10 domestic buckets, $4 well drinks, and 25% off the deck menu all summer Join us on the deck for cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, and grilled items from our a la’ carte menu.

Happy dogs welcomed!

138 South Front Street Downtown Wilmington (910) 251-0433

WATERFRONT MUSIC SERIES LIVE music on the patio at 4 p.m. every Sunday through fall.

MACHINE GUN

karaoke night

JUNE 10

5.31 THURSDAY

JUNE 17

MARK ROBERTS

WEDNESDAY Nutt House Improv 9pm

THURSDAY

Open Mic Stand-up 9pm

FRI. & SAT. NATIONAL HEADLINERS 8 p.m.

June 15-16

PINK COLLAR COMEDY TOUR (KAYTLIN BAILEY, ABBI CRUTCHFIELD, CARRIE GRAVENSON, ERIN JUDGE)

June 8-9

ERIN JACKSON (THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW, TBS’S BITCOM SERIES)

MONDAYS

JUNE 3

CENTRAL PARK

Bar & Comedy Room

5.30 WEDNESDAY

with dj be!

trivia night 6.1 FRIDAY

machine gun 6.2 SATURDAY

live music with the

blind lemon pledge

Towers on special Buy 10, get 10 wings Beer Pong Tourneys at 9 p.m.

Win prizes!

TUESDAYS All 36 drafts just $2.50 Karaoke at 9 p.m.

THURSDAYS 20% off all craft bottles Rockin’ Trivia at 9 p.m.

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910-256-8500 4 Marina St. Wrightsville Beach

The State of Southern Beer.

Paired with delicious food 131 North Front St. • (910) 343-8881

www.fatpub.com

Sea Pans Steel Drum Every Thursday from 7pm-10pm on the Oceanfront Terrace

LIVE MUSIC Gabby’s Lounge 7-10pm

Friday, June 1

POTATO HEADS Saturday, June 2

MIKE O’DONNELL Friday, June 8

OVERTYME

JUNE 24 Complete schedule available at BluewaterDining.com/music or fan us on Facebook!

Introducing the

Saturday, June 9

Landfall Center • 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

910-256-3838 wildwingcafe.com

920 Town Center Dr. Mayfaire Town Center (910) 509-0805

RANDY MCQUAY 1706 North Lumina Ave. (910) 256-2231

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MONDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 Budweiser • $225 Heineken $3 Gin & Tonic TUESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 White Wolf $250 Redstripe $350 Wells half-price wings at 8pm WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm, 1/2 Priced Wine Bottle $250 Blue Moons $250 Corona/Corona Light THURSDAY $250 Domestic Bottles, $3 Import Bottles, $3 Rum and Coke 50¢ Steamed oysters and shrimp after 6pm FRIDAY DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor $3 Dos Equis • $3 Kamikaze $5 Bombs SATURDAY DJ Sir Charles on 2nd floor 10pm $2 Coors Light • $3 Fruit Punch shots SUNDAY $250 Corona / Corona Light $350 Bloody Marys and Mimosas $4 Margaritas L SHAPE LOT 3 P.M. & CLAY CROTTS 8 P.M. Friday and Saturday Live music in the courtyard Rooftop opens at 6 p.m.

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MONDAY $3 Sweetwater 420, $10 Bud/ Bud lt Buckets, $4 Jack, Captain, and Even Williams Trivia From Hell at 7:30 TUESDAY $1 Tacos (4pm-close), $3 Dos XX Amber, $4 Cuervo, Lunazul, Bacardi, Jack and Jim Beam WEDNESDAY 1/2 price wine, $3 Pints, $4 Bombs, $5 Martinis THURSDAY Live Music (10pm-1am) 1/2 Price Wings (4pm-close), $2 Domestic Pints, $4 Jack, Jager, Fireball, Sailor Jerry, $5 Bombs FRIDAY & SATURDAY $4 Shooters, $5 Hell’s Cocktails $10 Party Pitchers SUNDAY Service Industry Night $2.50 Domestic Pints, $4 Jack, Jameson, Jager, and Crown $5 Bombs DUELING PIANOS Every Friday and Saturday Night @ 9:30 1/2 Price apps M-Th (4pm-7pm) Sunday (9pm-close)

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—Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

SATURDAY, JUNE 2 DUELING PIANOS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 CROW HILL QUINTET (ECLECTIC MIX OF BLUES AND SOUL) —Crow Hill, 9 S. Front St.; 228-5332 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 3420872 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 FILTHY SATURDAYS WITH DJ FILTHY —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 SONGWRITER OPEN MIC WITH JEFF ECKER (10PM-2AM) —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 GUITARIST MARK LYNCH (10:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.) —Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241 DJ SWEAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 TYLER SIMMONS (ACOUSTIC, 6:30-8:30PM) —Barista Cafe, 225 S. Water St.; 399-3108 BLIND LEMON PLEDGE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 MIKE WATERS —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 SELAH DUBB —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 MIKE O’DONNELL —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 LOWTECH ARMY —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400 COASTAL ROASTER PALOOZA: JIM ASHLEY, SUSAN SAVIA, KYLE LINDLEY, STEVEN COMPTON, TOM SHARPE, MARK LYNCH, EL JAYE JOHNSON (NOON TO 9 P.M.) —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 TRAVIS SHALLOW AND JASON WOOLWINE (ALT/FOLK, 8-11PM) —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 CAROLINA BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL: THE CRAIG WOOLARD BAND, THE BAND OF

OZ, JIM QUICK AND COASTLINE —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434 DJ DANE BRITT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 PALEFACE, MY HEART BELONGS TO BUFFALO —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 JUJU GURUS, ANTIQUE FIREARMS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 HOLY BOATS —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 JEREMY NORRIS —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 ACOUSTIC —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 DANGERS OF STEREO —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

SUNDAY, JUNE 3 SUSAN SAVIA —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 TRAVIS SHALLOW —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE KONG —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 REGGAE SUNDAYS WITH DJ DR. JONES —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 DJ TIMBO —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 THE DIRK QUINN BAND —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 BAMBOO FOREST (INDIE PUNK) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 ED SOMECH PROJECT (3 P.M.); CLAY CROTTS (8 P.M.) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 RANDY O AND MANGO (4-8PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 BENNY HILL AND FRIENDS —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2)

ShowStoppers: Concerts outside of Southeastern NC

LERA LYNN, LAMENTING: The evocative vocals of Lera Lynn, acoustic guitarist and folk songstress of Athens, Georgia, will be heard at Soapbox Laundro-Lounge on Thursday, May 31st. Courtesy photo

—Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773

MACHINE GUN —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

MONDAY, JUNE 4 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 STEVEN COMPTON —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DRUM CIRCLE HOSTED BY PERRY SMITH —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 METAMORPHOSIS OPEN MIC —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE WITH DJ @-HOLE —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 JANE JANE POLLOCK —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 BRETT JOHNSON’S JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 OPEN MIC WITH JOSH SOLOMON —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 SHANE HALL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 KARAOKE

—Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 “IT TAKES TUESDAYS TO TANGO” LESSONS 7-9 P.M. —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 SMILE EMPTY SOUL —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 CARY BENJAMIN —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KARAOKE WITH DJ RICH DELUX —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.;

343-8878

SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 JOSH SOLOMON & CARY BENJAMIN —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 GARY ALLEN’S ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 FRED FLYNN —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 THE KALOB GRIFFIN BAND —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 J. SWAN DOOLEY —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 THE LERIN WILLIAMS TRIO (JAZZ, 8:30 P.M.) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes,

FIGMENTS OF THE IMAGINATION: Phantogram is a duo responsible for purveying American indiepop in their hometown of Saratoga Springs, NY. Catch members Sarah Barthel (vocals, keys) and Josh Carter (vocals, guitar) at The Orange Peel on June 5th. Courtesy photo

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 6/1: Corrosion of Conformity, Torche, Black Cobra LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 5/31: Steve Kimock, Hot @ Nights 6/1: City and Colour, David Bazan, Dan Romano 6/2: Nappy Roots

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 6/5: Phantogram, Ki: Theory 6/6: tUnE-yArDs, Mariachi el Bronx HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 SOUTH, N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 6/1: Future, Pusha T

THE FILLMORE 1000 SEABOARD STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 6/2: Future, Pusha T

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 5/30: Kathy and Gregg Gelb 6/3: Rhapsody in Blue

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JULY 6: 42, The Ultimate Coldplay Experience

JULY 13: Satisfaction, International Rolling Stones Show

JULY 20: Madonna Nash

JULY 27: Who’s Bad, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band AUGUST 3: Yellow Dub Marine, Beatles Reggae Tribute AUGUST 10: The Breakfast Club, America’s Favorite 1980’s Tribute Band AUGUST 17: Tuesday’s Gone, The Ultimate Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd AUGUST 24: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band AUGUST 31: Slippery When Wet, The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

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//FILM

board game’s better: ‘Battleship’ sinks

reel reel this week in film Free Movies at the Lake

by Anghus Battleship

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not a pretentious guy. in spite

of what some may think after reading my reviews, it doesn’t take a lot to entertain me. Sure, I love independent films and arthouse cinema, but one will find me in line to see “The Avengers” as quickly as they will “The Artist.” “Battleship” is a fine example of my broad love of cinema being put to an excruciating test.

On paper, a movie about the military battling an alien invasion would be a guaranteed ticket purchase. I love action movies, and a big, earth-saving, explosion-filled scenario is enough to get me to a theater. At the onset, “Battleship” has a lot going against it. I mean, a lot.

1. “Battleship” stars Taylor Kitsch (“John Carter”), who is making an uncompromising bid to become box-office cancer. He’s a goodlooking guy with a little charisma. As I mentioned in my “John Carter” review, there’s nothing wrong with the kid. I just can’t figure out why they keep expecting a total unknown to carry $200 million blockbusters.

In “Battleship” he plays Alex Hopper, who is the amalgamation of every military movie cliché brought to life. It was like watching Charlie Sheen in “Hot Shots,” but not played for laughs—not intentional ones anyway. He’s smart but doesn’t apply himself. He could be good at anything but chooses to do nothing.

After several run-ins with the law, his brother Stone (Alexander Skarsgård) convinces him to join the Navy.

2. Which brings me to my next gripe: “Battleship” features a character named “Stone.”

The writing in this movie is just awful—the kind of hackneyed garbage with the kind of paperthin characters and stupid logic one would expect to see in a Saturday morning cartoon.

Actually, that feels insulting to Saturday morning cartoons.

“Battleship” is such a painfully dumb movie.

Alex is dating the super-hot Samantha (Brooklyn Decker) and wants to marry her, but he can’t because her dad (Liam Neeson) is the president of the Navy. Before Alex can marry her, he has to win Dad’s respect, which isn’t easy because he’s a bar-fighting, no-good jock who can’t control his temper. It seems like he’s never going to be able to get married. Right in the middle of all this drama, aliens show up

UTTER GARBAGE: There’s a long list of reason why “Battleship” belongs in the trash, not on the big screen. Courtesy photo

and get all up in his grill.

3. The universe’s dumbest Alien Armada is in “Battleship.”

I liked “The Avengers” a lot but had some issues with the alien-invasion force that was poised to take over the world. They fly around blowing up Manhattan, and Iron Man is able to stop them by flying a single nuclear missile into a one-dimensional portal and blowing up a ship. Then, all the aliens fall over and die.

The aliens from “Battleship” make the aliens in “The Avengers” look like Stephen Freaking Hawking. Not only are they pretty awful at the whole earth-conquering thing, they also have an aversion to sunlight. In fact, part of the final strategy in the battle to defeat this mentally challenged alien armada involves shining sun in their eyes. This made me wonder: Is there less sunlight in space? Having aliens with an allergy to the sun is like having zombies allergic to dirt.

4. Pandering: This entire movie is like a jingoistic exercise in pain. It’s the world’s worst Navy-recruiting video—or maybe the best. After seeing this movie, I firmly believe anyone could end up running a $4 billion naval vessel.

There’s an entire subplot about a retired soldier who lost his legs and is dealing with his new prosthetic limbs.

At that moment, I knew there would be a scene where this guy ended up fighting an alien. The entire subplot feels like it was cribbed from “Die Hard.” Instead of a fat Twinkie-eating cop, there’s a guy with prosthetic legs who’s lost his confidence, but when the moment comes, he steps up. The whole thing feels so forced, like they’re trying to give the movie heart. But it’s just so awfully staged.

5. The Ending: Everything outside the action sequences and the special effects is utter garbage. This is one of those terrible movies that deserves a quick death.

The end of the movie had me laughing so hard I could barely breathe. After defeating the alien invaders, blowing up part of a city and losing his brother, Alex finally mans up and asks Samantha’s father for her hand in marriage. They smile at one another, and engage in some snappy banter before Liam Neeson implies that he might just be willing to let Alex marry his daughter. All it takes to impress him is saving the world from aliens. What a great guy! This would seem less weird if the conversation wasn’t being had at your brother’s memorial service.

“Battleship” is just bad. Laughably bad. I thought the movie was going to end with one of those freeze-frames where all the characters are laughing at the end of some grand adventure before the credits start popping onscreen. And the most mind-blowing part of this review is the fact that a $200 million dollar monstrosity is based on a board game—yet, that is literally the least stupid thing about it.

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6/3: “War Horse”: Directed by Academy Award Winner Steven Spielberg, the film is set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during World War I, “War Horse” begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him.

When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets—British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter—before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man’s Land.

Chronicle of a Disappearance Subversive Film Series Every Sunday, 8 p.m. • Free!

Juggling Gypsy • 1612 Castle St. 6/3: “Chronicle of a Disappearance” (Arabic: Segell Ikhtifa) is a 1996 drama film by Palestinian director and actor Elia Suleiman. Suleiman stars in the film along with his family members, his relatives, and other non-actors. Dhat Productions produced the film. The film features no real storyline or character arc. Suleiman plays himself returning to Israel and the West Bank after a long absence, which is followed by a series of barely connected vignettes and sketches, which are intended to convey the feelings of restlessness and uncertainly from Palestinian statelessness. The film’s tone varies through these scenes such as “Nazareth Personal Diary,” which has a light and domestic tone, and “Jerusalem Political Diary,” which has a more ideological tone .

Cucalorus Film Festival Now accepting entries!

Jengo’s Playhouse • 815 Princess St. Cucalorus Film Festival is now accepting entries for their annual event. Entry fee is $25. Cucalorus accepts entries on a rolling basis, any time of the year. Completed entry form for each submission; DVD in a package that includes: title, entrant’s name and contact details, hi-res production photo for publicity, entry fee and one inappropriate collage. NC filmmakers can enter for free!

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Ages 11-14, rising 5th-8th grades. Teaching the fundamentals, including stick skills and drills, proper catching and throwing, rules of game and sportsmanship.

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Performance Club: Jun 25-29, Jul 9-13, Jul 30-Aug 3, Aug 6-10, 1-4 p.m. led by Performance Club director LJ Woodard.

Art Camp (ages 7+) Jun 18-22, Jul 9-13, Jul 23-27 and Jewelry Camp Jul 30 – Aug 3. (ages 11+) Camps meet 9 a.m.-noon.

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Nurture the mind, body and soul by merging the wonders of the outdoors with strength based curriculums.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP

MOUNTAIN TO SEA Ages 14 & up An 18 day course linking several outdoor adventures over hundreds of miles.

Traveling from the rugged mountains of western NC and ending in the barrier islands and Atlantic Ocean, participants will be led through one incredible journey combining backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, sea kayaking, and surfing!

Nationwide Adventure Expeditions WWW.PANACEAADVENTURES.ORG 910-508-8088

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Optional daily field trips!

Skating, Games, Movies, and More!

FAMILY SKATE NIGHTS

Saturday Nights can 7:00-10:00 All you za!! z $7.50 admission eat pi

CITY OF WILMINGTON

Offering a variety of different camps including: Adventure Camp

Dive into Summer Fun with UNCW Youth Camps

Basketball Camp

Chemistry • Forensics Engineering • Robotics History • Literacy and MarineQuest

Nature Camps

An EEO/AA Institution

Cape Fear Soccer Club is excited to announce the following Soccer Programs: Week #1 – July 9th thru 13th Week #2 - July 23rd thru 27th CFSC Soccer Tryouts and Academy Evaluations

Cape Fear Soccer Club (CFSC) offers competitive soccer in the U11 to U18 age groups and Academy Development Program in the U8 to U10 age groups. May 21st thru 24th, 2012

CFSC Summer Camps

Art Camp

910.962.3195 www.uncw.edu/youth

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$40.00 registration fee

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British Soccer: June 18 - 22 and July 9 13. Fee includes a soccer ball and a T-shirt.

Fees and times vary depending upon age.

40/day

$

Make the game really come alive for you as a soccer player. Open to U5 - U15 Boys and Girls – July 9th thru 13th

Day Camp

CFSC Summer Soccer Skills Training Program

Prepares players to have a successful fall season.

Open to U9 to U15 Boys and Girls - June and July.

Training: 2 x a week (14 sessions)

Skate Camp & Beginner Skateboard Clinics

3v3 Soccer Blast

Tennis Camp For more information, call 341-7855 or visit WilmingtonRecreation.com

Cape Fear Soccer Club is excited to announce the 1st annual 3 v 3 Soccer Blast Tournament. June 16th and 17th, 2012

910.392.0306 Visit www.CapeFearSoccer.com Email academy@capefearsoccer.com Call

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Amy Bradley School

Summer School Call (910) 794-6977

Repeat June 18 - July 6 July 9 - July 27

HIGH SCHOOL

Regular June 25 - July 27

All Classes M-F 8:30-2:30

GRADES K-8

July 30 - August 17 • M-F 8:30-12:30

Art Buzz Kids Summer Camp

$100 deposit is required when signing up.

MORE INFO: www.wineanddesignus.com/ Wilmington_Art_Buzz_Kids.html

910-313-2600

The Museum School

SUMMER MASTER ART CLASSES

For Middle & High School Students cameronartmuseum.com/masterclasses

910.395.5999 Ext. 1024

VISUAL ART •DRAMA • SONG WRITING

July 9th-13th - Beach Bum- for ages 4-6 July 16th-20th - By the Sea- for ages 7-12 July 30th- August 3rd - Welcome to the Jungle- for ages 4-6 Aug. 6th-10th - Out of Africa- for ages 7-12

MIXED MEDIA • SCULPTURE/3D

Monday- Friday 9 am - Noon • $175/child

Sign up today!

June 18 July 29

Have your child Experience a Real Difference in Camp this summer!

For rising 1st—8th Graders • June 11—July 6 8:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. • $125 Per Week* *Extended care is available: 7:45—8:30 a.m. & 4:00 –5:30 p.m. *Additional charges apply.

Register online: 910.791.6179 myrtlegrove.org • mgpowercamp.com Register your child for more than one week and receive a discount.

Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church FLC/GYM, 800 Piner Road

5 Weeks of Half & Full Day Summer Camps Available 910.791.8221 or www.fsow.org

DANCE • PHOTOGRAPHY • CREATIVE WRITING

ACADEMIC

ENRICHMENT

SPORTS

4 WEEKS ONLY! Ages 7-13

CapeFearAcademyCamps.org FUTUREMINDS

TENNIS LACROSSE

GEOMETRY

ARTS AND CRAFTS

ALGEBRA BASKETBALL YOGA/ LIFESTYLE

OPEN TO ALL

CHEERLEADING

SOCCER

COOKING KIDS ON BROADWAY

VIDEO GAME DESIGN

LEGO® BRICK BUILDING LADYBUGS RUNNING STUDY SKILLS

VISIT: CapeFearAcademyCamps.org for camp information and registration instructions

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9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Train Camp!

Pearsall Activity Center

THREE 5-DAY SESSIONS

TOUR historic rail sites DESIGN your own take-home model BUILD your own train cars and buildings LEARN how railroads shaped Wilmington RUN TRAINS on the Museum’s layout

3902 Market St.

Includes: Tricks, Shirts, Field Trips, Magicians and more!

ALL MON-FRI, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. NOTE AGE GROUPS AND DATES

JUNE 18-22 • AGE 9-10 JULY 16-20 • AGE 11-12 AUG. 13-17 • AGE 13-15 LIMITED SPACE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

SPECIAL VALUE

All-inclusive fee of only $85 covers kits, materials, tools, meals,tours

910-763-2634

CALL FOR INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

REGISTER NOW!

910-200-5300 www.MagicCampUSA.com

Beginning Fencing Camp July 16-20 9 am – 5 pm Ages 8-18 $195

Fencing Association Est.1997

Come & enjoy the fun of Broadway on Second Street during Arts Camp 2012! Be a part of your version of a different Broadway musical each week! Dance, paint, build, sing and act each day! Then, at the end of the week, do your own Broadway musical!

on 2nd St.

For more info on camp/classes: capefearfencing.com or (910) 799-8642

Horseback Riding Camp Weekly Summer Camp for kids ages 5-12 Lots Of FUN ACTIVITIES Including: Horseback Ce le br at in g Riding, Swimming, Hiking, in Crafts, Archery & So Much More. 37 Ye ar s Op er at io n!

5645 US Highway 117 S. Daily Burgaw, NC 28425 Pick-up & Drop-off 910-259-2412 Available www.ashtonfarmcamp.com

Located at Big Cypress Farm 1336 Lt. Congleton Rd. in Monkey Junction

DAILY OR WEEKLY FOR KIDS AGE 6- 16 JUNE-JULY-AUGUST Riding-Horseplay-Happiness e Learn th Opportunity to show a e of g a u g n la ! s e champion horse or pony. rs ho Credit cards accepted

June 18 - 22 June 25 - 29 July 2 - 6 Free t-shirt iF yOu COme this Week July 9 - 13 July 16 - 20 July 23 - 27 July 30 - Aug 3 teen Week

Arts CAmp 2012 June 18 - August 3 seven One-Week sessiOns: 9Am - 4:30pm, mOndAy - FridAy

WS11-1490158

Cape Fear

Designed for children who are rising first graders through rising seventh graders.

Cost is $125 per week; T-shirts are available for $15. Children are supervised all day and helped in each project. Friends and family come Friday for the show! All materials supplied including afternoon snack; you provide morning snack and lunch.

www.shadypaddockstables.com 910-520-4150

341-7860

www.wilmingtoncac.org

Kaigan Karate School, Inc. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM

Keep your child busy and active all day with our fun filled summer camp:

Morning Activities:

Swimming, Bowling, Volleyball, Skating

Lunch & Movie Time Afternoon Activities:

Karate Lessons, Organized Games, Free Play

For more information on all programs visit:

kaigankarate.com

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AMERICAN BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am - 11pm; Sat & Sun 11am – 11pm.

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

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee 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 & Conch Fritters to name a few. Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charleston Crab Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon-Sat 11am-2am and Sun 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music every Friday and Saturday in the

Summer

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!)

Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

■ SERVING: Lunch: Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner: Tues. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. 9 p.m.; Brunch: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Saturday and Sunday Brunch / Wilmington’s only dock’n’dine restaurant.

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

7 Days a Week Mon-Wed 11:30 am - 2:00 am Thurs-Sun 11:30 am - 2:00 am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: THE Best Rueben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events.

Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant. com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. –Mon.11am-10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am – 11pm; Sat.: 10am – 11pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30pm ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat..

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

K’S CAFE

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109.

“Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from $3.50) and Lunch (including daily entree-and-two side specials for $6.95), and dinner. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, crabcake sandwich, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu which changes every week. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Shrimp and Grits and Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood -Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook or son our website, www.ks-cafe.net. d■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A eWEEK. Open for dinner Wed. thru Sat. evenings r■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown e■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch

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

Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open every day at 5 p.m.

Memorial Day - Labor Day. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70s menu every Tues.; Special prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com , pPINE VALLEY MARKET hPine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicsing the Wilmington community for years, securling encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet oshop 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.

COMING JUNE ONLY

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon.-Fri.10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. ‘til 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS. (910) 256-1421. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 ‘til 3, Sat. 11 ‘til 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations

at Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Buy a hot dog, we’ll throw in an extra for your pooch. (Without bun.)

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN SZECHUAN 132

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs.

4pm-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 4pm-10:30pm and Sun. 11am-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

Intensive Professional Comedy Workshop

Learn the exact methods of improv taught to

WILL FERRELL, TINA FEY, STEVE CARELL, ED HELMS, ADAM MCKAY and many more of the greats, without having to travel to LA, NYC and CHICAGO

Save thousands of dollars!

Learn all Groundlings, Second City, and UCB methods. Bring a pen and paper, wear loose, comfortable clothes, and get ready to take the best class any actor/comic/writer could wish for.

THIS IS NOT THEATER GAMES!!! This is PRO IMPROV.

FIRST We teach you a proven method of scene structure (without this, your scenes will fall flat).

SECOND: We teach you how to design your stage/environment through special work.

THIRD: Character development, character relationships, and plot design in the first three sentences.

FOURTH: Dialogue on stage has hundreds of rules. We teach you what works and what doesn’t and why.

FIFTH: What fits for you as a performer? Personal Design, you’ll have at least five completely original characters by the end of the session.

SIXTH: Teach you ways to write sketch comedy through working improvisations and building the tightest sketches with robust characters that will never fail on stage.

SEVENTH: Learn exactly how to write and create a dynamic sketch comedy show/improv show.

EIGHTH: Learn two-, three-, four-person scenes.

Four Sessions To Choose From FIRST TWO WEEKS IN JUNE: SESSION 1 DAY CLASSES SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS 1-4 PM JUNE 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th SESSION 2 NIGHT CLASSES MONDAY AND TUESDAY 6-9 PM June 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th

The Wilmington coach chosen by the Academy, Mitzi Shore dubbed him the “official sketch comic of the Comedy Store Hollywood in 2000” has started multiple touring improv troupes, taught hundreds of students, many of which are working professionals in the entertainment business today.

SIGN UP NOW!

LAST TWO WEEKS IN JUNE: SESSION 3 DAY CLASSES SATURDAY and SUNDAYS 1-4 PM JUNE 16th 17th, 23rd, 24th SESSION 4 NIGHT CLASSES MONDAY AND TUESDAY 6-9pm June, 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th

These classes fill up quickly, find out a way to take this class, you’ll always be performing instead of waiting for someone to pick you out at an audition.

This information would normally cost you thousands. We’re giving it away for $350!

Showcase for Industry Pros after each class. www.improvacademy.com • 347-468-2614 Nutt Street Comedy Room • 255 N. Front Street encore | may 30 - june 5, 2012 | www.encorepub.com 29

Wilmington Water Tours

Help Us Celebrate The Wilmington’s 2nd Birthday Sunday June 3rd 4 p.m.

On the dock ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SUNSET CRUISE 6:30 p.m.

Want to hear some amazing musicians early evening?

We have the perfect venue for it, join us on our Thurs & Friday Sunset Cruise. We feature a different local musician on board for your 2 hour cruise

SUNDAY BRUNCH 1-3 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC June 3rd 9 a.m.

Cruise with Dr. Chris Fonvielle “In Search of Mount Skerry”

Friday June 1st

DAY CRUISE

ZACK HANNER

June 14th 9 a.m.

TO SOUTHPORT

Bar opens @ 6pm cruise departs 6:30pm $27

Private Parties Available. Expand your options and choose a new way to celebrate those special occasions ..come on board for a party to remember.

Full bar, spacious bathroom flexible seating, good sound system and excellent views!

Let us customize it for you call for more info..

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JUST ADD WATER! Visit us on the Riverwalk!

212 S. Water Street

wilmingtonwatertours.com BAR ON BOARD WITH ALL ABC PERMITS

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11am- 2pm; Sat. 12pm – 3pm for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5pm – 10pm for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Balinese dancer every Fri. night.

■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed.

Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30am – 9:30pm; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30am – 10:00pm; Sun.: 11:30am – 9:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

CAPRICE BISTRO

For a complete list of scheduled Tours, Excursions, and Fees, visit

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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.

FRENCH

Complimentary Shuttle Now available for parties of 10 or more for our Black Water Adventure & Sunset Cruise & our Sunday Captains Lazy Day ... pick up & drop off @ 1 location. Call for details!

A Relaxing Recipe

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant”seven years in a row!

10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

5:00 – 10pm.; Fri. and Sat., 5pm – Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Upstairs sofa bar serving cocktails and lighter fare.

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

OUR CRÊPES & MORE

1 The Crêperie of Wilmington !Our Crêpes & Morea a family owned and operated French Crêperie, is■ serving authentic, homemade French cuisine to■ dine in or to go. Everything on their menu is underb $10, and is a healthy alternative, while eating ao savory meal or sweet treat. Open at 7 am Tuesday■ through Friday, and 8 am Saturday & Sunday, Our1 Crêpes & More offers a delicious variety of break-■ fast combos, quickly served or to take out. A must try: the Nutella Croissant! On the Savory side, the I St-Malo, Quebec, Forestiere Royale or Tahiti are among the most popular. Their homemade Rata-A touille, South France type Sub like the Pain Bag-T nat are worth the detour too! On the sweet side,I The Versailles, Mt-Blanc or Crazy Nutella (withf homemade Nutella ice cream) will make you comeh back for more! They also serve Fresh Salads or e Soups depending on the seasons, amazing all natb ural Homemade Sorbet & Ice Cream, Croissants a & Chocolate Croissants. With free WiFi and live p French radio, Our Crepes & More is a pleasant h and casual place to unwind. Our Crepes & More a can accommodate large parties! s ■ OPEN: TUESDAY – FRIDAY 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. l SATURDAY & SUNDAYS 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. t (Monday Closed.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, 3810 Oleander s 3 Drive (at the corner of 39th Street) c ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian and gluten-free op7 tions. Free Wi-Fi. ■ WEBSITE: www.ourcrepesandmore.com

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue-Thu 11am2pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm; Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm; Sun 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine ($7.95 daily) ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

IRISH The Harp

The Harp offers the finest in traditional Irish family recipes served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. We are proud to use the freshest, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible to bring you and yours the best of traditional Irish fare! We also offer a fully stocked bar featuring your favorite Irish beer and spirits. Located just beside Greenfield Lake Park in downtown Wilmington is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish food and music to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Monday-Friday

11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD Greenfield Park ■ FEATURING Home-made desserts, ½ priced bottles of wine on Wednesday and the best pint of Guinness in town.

■ MUSIC Live music every Fri.; Live Irish music 1st Fri. of each month.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly. com Open M-F 8:00am – 8:00pm, Sat. 8:30am7:00pm, Sun. 11:00am – 6:00pm.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ponatone, Pandora, Torrone and gift baskets of all sizes!

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

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EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

11am – 10pm.; Fri. & Sat. 11am – 11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: RomanellisRestaurant.com.

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Open 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue).

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SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11:30am-3am, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11am2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Closed Sunday.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack.

Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold 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 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 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. 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., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am6pm(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-7pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

Come dine-in or take-out from the newly renovated Co-op Kitchen at Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market. You can fill your plate or box with hot bar and salad bar items that are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Made-to-order sandwiches, like the Tempeh Reuben, are served hot off the Panini grill. The Co-op Café offers organic smoothies and fresh juices; local wheatgrass shots; fair trade organic coffee, lattes, and chai tea; and our newest addition of Lenny Boy kombucha tea on tap. Don’t forget our baked-from-scratch baked goods! The Co-op Kitchen provides menu items that appeal to everyone, regardless of dietary demands.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ WEEKEND BRUNCH: Sat and Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SALAD BAR: Mon - Sun, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ SANDWICHES: Mon - Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

■ BAKERY AND CAFE: Mon - Sun, 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: indoor/outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi ■ WEBSITE: tidalcreek.coop

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington.

Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. Our lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach.

■ FEATURING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and Sun.

brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attibutes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Sugnature

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dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-3926313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ ■ ■ ■

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available.

Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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SERVING LUNCH & DINNER NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar is the perfect place to explore the beauty of wine while tasting a variety of tapas in an intimate environment. The wine menu focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 350 wines available by the bottle, including some of the best boutique and cult wines, to everyday values that work with any budget. There are over 30 beers available featuring some of the best craft selections. The serene ambiance of The Fortunate Glass, created by the beautiful wall murals, the elegant copper and glass tile bar, castle-rocked walls and intimate booths enhances the experience of any selection you choose. The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar also presents a small menu of creative tapas, global cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-12am Fri. 4pm-2am; Sat. 2pm-2am; Sun. 2pm-12am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8pm.

Sparkling wine specials and half-price select bottles: Wed. & Thurs. Monthly food & wine pairing events.

■ WEBSITE www.fortunateglasswinebar.com

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 11am to 9pm and

on Sundays from 11am to 8pm.Closed Mon. and Tuesdays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING:For adventurous palates, pig’s feet and chitterlings.

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, 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, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD

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■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner.

Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. and $5 cheese pizzas after 10 p.m., both Mon.-Fri. ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: foxandhound.com

HELL’S KITCHEN

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Dueling pianos Thurs., Fri., and

Sat. nights. and 1/2 priced select appetizers M-TH 4-7pm ■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

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by Shelby Purvis g adin ‘Meet Panda’ re t Friday, June 1s m of Wilmington Children’ s Museu 116 Orange St. .

4 p.m. to 5 p.m .net da www.meetpan Panda, Cammeron Batanides’ pit bull, was the inspiration for a children’s series of books, including the first installation, “Meet Panda.” Courtesy photo.

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for the first time, it doesn’t take long to figure out that she’s an artist. “I always have paint on me,” she laughs. “And it’s all over my apartment—I even found it on the bottom of my laptop.” It’s hard not to like her immediately. But there are other things about her that might not be so immediately noticeable: like the fact that she is now not only an artist but also an author. Oh, and her deep love for pit bulls.

Batanides, who will turn 27 this month, grew up in Charlotte and moved to Wilmington about eight years ago. She graduated from UNCW with a fine arts degree. Ever since arriving to town, Batanides has been creating art and exhibiting communitywide. She even did eight murals, both public and private, in the downtown Wilmington area.

Her current collection, which she is still adding pieces to, is titled “Brass Strings and Keys,” and can be seen at Groove Jet Salon off Princess Street. In this group of work, she uses acrylic paint on canvas to create works that are all music related. Many of the pieces portray houses that look like guitars or shrubbery that resembles notes—all of it existing in “this whole music world,” as Batanides says. One piece in particular, called “A Conversation With a Friend,” includes a winding path made out of piano keys. The painting is very surreal with a distinct whimsical quality.

For Batanides, inspiration comes from everywhere. “Even when I’m not working, I’m always thinking about it,” she admits. The same is true for her newest creation, a children’s book titled “Meet Panda,” which was released on May 15th. The idea for the book came from the unlikeliest of places: her rescued pit bull, who is also the title character’s namesake.

Batanides’ first experience with a pit bull was with her roommate’s pet, Max, who was a show dog. “That’s when my whole love for pit bulls be34 encore | may 30 - june 5, 2012 | www.encorepub.com

gan,” Batanides gushes. About three years ago, her cousin, who works for Cape Fear Spay and Neuter Clinic, brought her a rescued eight-weekold pit bull. She named her Panda because of her white and black coloring.

Panda had been severely abused in her few, short weeks of life, causing all of her bones to grow crooked. “This breed gets abused so badly,” Batanides explains. “To see her so mistreated and then turn around two weeks later and be the most loving thing ... I’ve learned a lot from her.”

Batanides’ face lights up as she talks about Panda and explains how the pup inspired her. “I had never even thought about writing a book until I met Panda,” she declares. She wondered what it would be like to write a story that looks at life through the eyes of a dog, using Panda’s perspective. “And there’s so much advocating for pit bulls going on, but I didn’t know of a story about a pit bull,” Batanides says. So, she decided to pen one herself.

“Meet Panda” is based off of Batanides’ own experience with rescuing the real-life Panda. The book follows the story of a girl named Sophie, whose cousin, Melissa, surprises her with a puppy. The rest of the book depicts Sophie and Panda spending time together, forming a sweet, new friendship.

Naturally, Batanides did all of the illustrations for the book as well. Each of the drawings were made using colored pencil.

“I hadn’t touched one since I was a kid,” she shares. “But it was really important for me to draw the illustrations. We live in such a digital world now, and I wanted kids to see that it was all hand-drawn.

And this was my origin of art: drawing.”

Batanides started brainstorming about the book last year and actually began working on it in August 2011. “I wrote it first and visualized what I was going to draw as I was writing,” Batanides explains. It took her two weeks to illustrate, and in February she started looking into publishing it. After doing some

research, she decided to self-publish and take care of the distribution herself. As of now Batanides has several local retailers, including Cape Fear Spay and Neuter Clinic, Doggie by Nature, Two Sisters Bookery, and the Italian Gourmet Market and Cafe.

She received feedback from rescues in Florida and California, too. Recently, Spots 2nd Spot out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, called. Not only do they wish to sell her book, but they want to host a “Meet Panda” and Pit Bull Awareness Festival.

They plan to organize an entire street fair with vendors. Ten percent of the proceeds will be used as fund-raising for two animal rescue groups, Pit Bull Soldiers and Justice Rescue. The event has been planned for Sunday, September 9th.

Batanides has been organizing her own events to promote “Meet Panda.” Aside from reading at the Brigade Boys and Girls Club, last Friday, she did three readings to children at the Cameron Art Museum.

Afterward, the children made their own books using paper and yarn. “The CAM was fantastic and it was great working with them,” Batanides remarks.

Panda fans can rest easy, too, because a few more books are already in the planning stages.

Batanides wants to write and illustrate a whole series based on her real-life experiences with her furry friend. She has started illustrating “Panda’s First Christmas,” which she hopes to release in November.

The next reading of “Meet Panda” will take place Friday, June 1st at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Once again, the children will have an opportunity to make their own books after the reading. Visitors will also be able to make dog biscuits to take home to their own pets.

“Meet Panda” is available for sale at www.meetpanda.net, where there is continuously updated information on new retailers and upcoming events.

Readers can see Batanides’ art work at www.artbycammeron.com.

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A few highlights are here: • Add only 48 jobs in New Hanover County: What does this mean? That our county may only see a net increase of 48 jobs—a far cry from the 161 promised by Titan. And speaking of jobs—the first job created for Titan’s proposed New Hanover County cement plant didn’t even go to a person from the Wilmington area, much less North Carolina. Titan imported a project manager from Virginia. Compared to the 125 local jobs created by the new Whole Foods store that opened this week in Wilmington, can we really trust Titan’s commitment to local job creation?

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John James Audubon

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Want to know more? Join the Stop Titan Action Network and interested citizens on Wednesday, May 30th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Loveys Café in the Landfall Shopping Center. Dr. Curt Stiles and Dr. Craig Galbraith from UNCW’s Cameron School of Business will discuss their study about Titan’s economic impact on our area.

Information will also be shared about how local business owners around the country and state have banded together in successful campaigns that highlight a healthy environment and a strong local economy.

Go to www.stoptitan.org for more information and to learn how you can join this critical fight.

The Stop Titan Action Network (STAN) is a coalition of seven organizations that are working together to oppose the proposed Titan Cement project. They include the N.C. Coastal Federation, Cape Fear River Watch, Citizens Against Titan, Penderwatch & Conservancy, the N.C. Chapter of the Sierra Club, Southern Environmental Law Center and Duke University’s Environmental Law & Policy Clinic.

Coming up soon: Saturday June 2 - Sunday June 3 Coastal Water Garden Tour NHC Arboretum 9 AM - 4 PM, $13 Benefits Ability Garden Saturday June 2 Run for Hope 5K Walk/Run 8 AM, TrySports at Mayfaire Center Benefits Women of Hope www.gotime.com Sunday June 3 Fort Fisher Hermit Festival NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher 12 Noon documentary screening Walking tour to Robert Harrill’s bunker Free with Aquarium admission www.fortfisherhermit.com Thursday June 14 Newbridge Bank Bridge to Bridge 4.0 mile run/ 1.0 mile walk 6:30 PM, ends at Schwartz Center Benefits CFCC student scholarships

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DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER • 6/3: Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers will perform an evening of bluegrass music and comedy Tickets on sale now! • 7/8: Crosby, Stills and Nash, with tickest on sale 4/13. • 7/31-8/5: Christie Brinkley stars as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” Catch her red-handed during a a full week of eight performances.

• 8/21: Duran Duran in support of new album, All You Need is Now. Tickets on sale 3/30, 10am • Jethro Tull will perform 9/29. In April, Anderson will release a newly-recorded sequel to Jethro Tull’s seminal 1972 album Thick as a Brick, followed by a solo tour that will feature him performing both the original album and its new sequel back-to-back live in their entirety.

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G. LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green presents its 20th season anniversary festival and its free-to-the-public Shakespeare plays. A benefit concert will be held 6/23, feat. G. Love Special & Sauce. Tickets: www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD 7/3: Chris Robinson Brotherhood at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater n support of their debut studio album, “Big Moon Ritual.” (To be released June 5 via Silver Arrow/Megaforce Records).

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