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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Meet the candidate Rob Zapple, commissioner running for re-election
system, support for our growing senior population—and an aggressive economic development strategy to help grow a diversified business sector and offer opportunities for existing companies to expand in New Hanover County.
BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER
e: Explain to us your plan for addressing the GenX crisis. RZ: Stop the release of GenX and other contaminants into our waterways, groundwater and air, and continue to hold Chemours and Dupont accountable for their actions and financial harm they have caused. I support Governor Cooper’s request to the general assembly for additional funding for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for field inspectors, permit reviewers, and scientists to enforce existing water, and air safety regulations. Federal standards for human GenX exposure limits are anticipated to be established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this summer. These standards will provide the legal platform that regulators, the medical establishment, and the judicial system need before they can take significant action in holding Chemours and Dupont accountable. Research in filtration systems—Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) filters—have proven effective to filtering out GenX, along with some reverse osmosis (RO) systems. If current research continues to show GenX will be present in our drinking water, groundwater and air, in the near, or long-range future the county, in partnership with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), will need to consider the implementation of one or more technologies, GAC and RO, to protect the health and safety of our community while holding Chemours and Dupont financially responsible.
MEET THE CANDIDATE: NHC County Commissioner Rob Zapple answers questions for encore readers about his re-election bid. Courtesy photo.
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n the upcoming election primary on May 8, incumbent New Hanover County Commissioner Rob Zapple hopes to win a slot on the ballot in the fall general election. A local builder and theatre artist, Zapple’s term on the NHC County Commission has involved a lot of work addressing the GenX crisis. He was kind enough to share his thoughts on GenX and any other issues facing New Hanover residents with encore readers. Please, remember to vote—it is the most important tool for participating in a democracy.
encore (e): Why is it important for you to get re-elected? Rob Zapple (RZ): I am running for re-election because I believe the work I have accomplished over the past four years has made our community stronger, helped enhance the quality of life for our citizens, made NHC a better place to do business, and helped create a warm, welcoming destination for visitors, and those looking to relocate to our county. As a father and a builder, I understand the need for a safe, high achieving pre-K through community college educational
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e: The Cape Fear River and beaches are central to our economic survival. How will you work with the commission preserve, protect and enhance these resources? RZ: New Hanover County’s unique coastal environment, including the Cape Fear River, is an economic engine for our county and southeastern North Carolina. Last year our beach communities were responsible for $550 million in revenues through tourism-related activities. Protecting our beaches by funding our Coastal Storm Damage Reduction (CSDR) programs provide beach renourishment to keep our beaches broad, thick and with stabilized dunes, it has proven to be very effective in protecting against hurricanes and high-wind events. Additionally, working with the general assembly and local governments to provide recurring
funding for shallow inlet dredging to provide local fishermen, private boat owners and the Coast Guard safe channels for navigation; support for the Cape Fear River Watch and Lower Cape Fear River Program, in their efforts to regularly sample the river to test for critical health and safety criteria; support for the expansion of creative ways to use the river for transportation, tourism and local “blueways” to encourage greater public awareness and interaction with one of our greatest environmental assets. e: What are your thoughts on the Skyway Bridge? NCDOT says it is still part of future planning. RZ: It was projected to cost over $1 billion several years ago. The designated path of the proposed bridge has not been decided. The NCDOT has shown interest in moving the project forward and our local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is supportive, but the cost of the project continues to push it further into the future, despite the growing need for another river crossing in our community. A focus on other transportation needs in New Hanover County may provide more immediate relief. The widening of Gordon Road, the renovation of the intersection of South College and Oleander roads, and accelerating the construction of the multiple “fly over” projects in design, or pre-construction phase for our county, would be a timely and significant way to make an impact on needed infrastructure improvements. e: What are your thoughts on passenger rail service to our area? RZ: I support the efforts to bring passenger rail service back to New Hanover County. The proposed realignment of commercial rail lines along the Brunswick County side of the Cape Fear River, and adding a rail crossing over the river, near the port, would help the development of commercial rail and bring additional value to the port of Wilmington. The same proposal would allow the current rail lines that run through the City of Wilmington to be repurposed for light-rail transportation, which connect to existing rail lines that have the potential to be used for expanded passenger rail service. e: What is next for economic development in our area? How do we balance preserving our natural resources and quality of life? RZ: Support for infrastructure improvements will help our economic development more than anything. Infrastructure includes the expansion of water and sewer lines, providing high speed internet access across our county, and funding
for our educational institutions—public school system, Cape Fear Community College and our new vocational high-school program, SeaTech—to create a skilled and knowledge-based workforce that will attract businesses, entrepreneurs, and industries to offer good paying jobs and respect our coastal environment.
rently in New Hanover County. [I will work] with the development community through the zoning and permitting process to incentivize design and building strategies to preserve and feature trees that exist on their projects.
[I will also work] with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s program, Cape Fear Future, and their “Choose Cape Fear” marketing initiative esigned to develop the region’s knowledge sector economy, and UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship that is working to grow the knowledge-based entrepreneurial and small business sectors of our region and attract investors to our community. [I will] support the NC Biotechnology Center and the UNCW CREST Research Park—MARBIONC Building to promote our region and provide tools for growth in the fast-growing pharmaceutical and marine technology research and development sectors. These are just a few of the new forward-looking companies and programs in operation in our county that are looking toward a prosperous future.
RZ: Yes, but the future of the film industry in New Hanover County and our state is in the hands of our state legislature, both the House and Senate. It is important for the county to continue to advocate strongly for the reinstatement of the tax credit program that was in place in NC until December 2014 [and] the complete repeal of HB2 (Bathroom Bill) that was modified in April, 2017. These two issues are noted by film production companies as deterrents to working in NC. When the state legislature addresses the issues and makes a long-term commitment to film and television production, the 10 sound stages that sit nearly empty on N. 23rd Street will come alive with productions again. The 2,000-plus film and television jobs that existed in New Hanover County until 2014 will return from Georgia, South Carolina, and Louisiana, where their millions of dollars of clean industry revenue has been welcomed with open arms.
e: What do you propose to do to increase trees in our area? Protection and preservation ordinances? Incentives to plant? RZ: A full review of the county’s tree-removal regulations with recommendations for revisions to the ordinance would be a good step forward in preserving the trees we have cur-
e: Is there a future for reclaiming our film industry?
e: What is your position on gerrymandering and the voter ID laws? RZ: I oppose gerrymandering in any form and support the appointment of an independent panel of judges to draw non-partisan district maps.
There is a perception at-large representation can exclude minority voices, especially if the majority of elected positions are consistently filled by members of our community that are grouped in a specific geographic area, or represent a single socio-economic level within the community. Dividing a county or city into districts for the purpose of increasing local representation typically occurs in areas that are geographically larger, or have a larger population base than the City of Wilmington or New Hanover County. There are strong arguments in support of both forms of representation; I am open to a full discussion and study of the experience other areas in NC have had with district-wide voting. Neither at-large nor district-style voting processes address the root problem of a lack of interest by qualified individuals within our community to step up and take part in our local and state government. Democrats, Republicans and Independents all need to encourage members to get involved through attending organizational meetings, joining or apply for appointment to established committees that focus on areas of concern throughout our community and consider running for elected office. An engaged, educated electorate that voices their opinions and actively pursues the positions that will help make our community stronger and a better place to live, work and play is the best answer to the problem. e: In the wake of Harvey and Irma, what steps can we take to prepare for natural disasters? How will you address the issues of
climate change and its impact on us? RZ: New Hanover County emergency management/911 director, Steven Still, conducts a two day “hurricane preparedness” work session in the County Emergency Operations Center for department heads and county staff every year prior to the May 1—the beginning of hurricane season. They review each department’s responsibilities during a hurricane or natural disaster. This past year the NHC fire rescue department purchased a used, military, “high water” vehicle, to help with flooding rescues and evacuations. [I also support] continued funding for Coastal Storm Damage Reduction programs that renourish our coastal beaches and make them wider, thicker and stabilize the dunes. [It] protects infrastructure, homes, businesses and lives of our citizens. The impact of coastal flooding caused by climate change is predicted to have serious long-term impacts on our coast: increasing insurance rates, threatening structures, roads, businesses and potentially harming the economic vitality of our county. Several areas in our county and along the Cape Fear River in the City of Wilmington are already experiencing “nuisance flooding” on a regular basis. In cooperation with the City of Wilmington, NHC should develop a long-range strategy to address this serious threat to our coastal communities.
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Welcome to the Jungle: 2-3 year old campers - Grab your binoculars and let’s go! Summer Time Fun: 3-4 year old campers - Favorites like bubbles, water play & sidewalk chalk. Flying Fingers: Kindergarten-2nd grade campers - Explore Deaf Culture while learning American Sign Language. Fairy Tales Past, Present & Future: 3rd-5th grade campers - Reading, writing and technology while delving into fairy tales. Art Outdoors: 3rd-8th grade campers - Using nature as the inspiration.
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A co-ed dormitory at Hunter College in New York City has become the site of a dispute between the college and 32-yearold Lisa S. Palmer, who won’t vacate her dorm room despite having discontinued her classes in 2016. Palmer, who works for an architecture firm, has “racked up a staggering $94,000 in unpaid residence hall charges,” a lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court noted. The New York Post reported on Feb. 28 that in June 2016 and fall 2017, she received eviction notices, but she won’t budge. Palmer admitted that dorm life is “really lonely. I feel very isolated.” Palmer was moved into a wing of the dorm that’s occupied only by a middle-aged nurse, whom the college is also trying to evict. In fact, Hunter is working on removing nine nurses, who were given rooms in the building when it was owned by Bellevue Hospital.
ONLY IN TEXAS Ana Lisa Garza, a Starr County district judge in south Texas, is running for a state House seat in District 31. Garza has received almost $90,000 in contributions to her campaign, but more than $50,000 of that has been in a most unusual currency: deer semen. Deer breeder Fred Gonzalez, treasurer of the Texas Deer Association, said breeders often donate semen “straws” instead of money: “Semen is a very common way for us to donate. One collection on a buck could lead to 60 straws sometimes. If you have a desirable animal, it’s a way to bring value without breaking the bank.” A campaign finance report valued each straw donated at $1,000. Gonzalez told the Dallas Morning News that the semen donated for Garza’s campaign went into a tank sold in one lot, the proceeds of which will go to the campaign.
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Kenny Bachman, 21, had a rude awakening when he racked up a $1,636 Uber fare on Feb. 23 following a night of partying with high school friends in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Charlotte Observer reported that Bachman and the friend he planned on staying with stopped at a convenience store during the evening. The friend told Bachman to wait outside as he went into the store, but Bachman was gone when the friend emerged. He had summoned an Uber to take him home -- to Gloucester County, New Jersey. Bachman was passed
out for most of the nearly 300-mile trip, which was subject to surge pricing, doubling the fare. Bachman challenged the charge but ended up paying the full fare; “I feel like there’s very little I could have done to reverse it,” he said. Miami resident Luce Rameau didn’t know what hit her on Feb. 28 as she lay in bed, talking on the phone. She thought a bomb had gone off as wood and debris fell on her bed. “I kept screaming, ‘What happened? What happened?’” Rameau told the Miami Herald. It wasn’t a bomb; an 80-pound inflatable raft had crashed through her roof after becoming untethered from a Royal Canadian Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter that had been conducting an offshore training exercise nearby. David Lavallee, a spokesman for the RCAF, said the accident is being investigated and the air force intends to help “the resident with accommodations and other support.” Rameau suffered only minor injuries.
LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Caught red-handed: Leahman G.R. Potter, 48, neglected to conceal the evidence after he stole a pot of meatballs from a neighbor’s garage in Hazle Township in Pennsylvania. The meatball owner returned home Feb. 26 to find Potter outside his garage, covered in red sauce, and his meatball pot missing, according to United Press International. When Pennsylvania State Police arrived shortly afterward, they found the pot in the street and Potter at his home, where he was charged with burglary, trespass and theft. [United Press International, 2/28/2018] KTAR News in Phoenix reported that Peoria Police Department officers were called to a gas station Feb. 23 in response to a shoplifting. When they arrived, suspects Marwan Al Ebadi, 28, and Salma Hourieh, 29, set off on foot before hopping over a fence -- directly into a secured parking lot of the Peoria Police Department. Hourieh tried to hide beneath a bench outside the station, while Al Ebadi jumped back over the fence and was stopped in the street. Both were arrested and charged with shoplifting. “You should never run from the police,” said police spokesman Brandon Sheffert, “and if you do, do not run into a secure parking lot of a police station.”
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WINNING MOTHER’S DAY: Say ‘I love you’ with equal rights, pay, healthcare BY: MARK BASQUILL
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ate wins Mother’s Day,” my friend and mother of a little leaguer said. “Red dress, heels, holding the prince up hours after giving birth. Kate Middleton definitely wins Mother’s Day.” “Nobody wins Mother’s Day,” I said. “This is America,” she corrected. “Everything is about winning. “Even motherhood?” I asked. “Especially motherhood,” she sighed. “I never noticed,” I said. (Maybe I was blinded by my mom’s unique style. She could have taught Tiger Mom a thing or two about pushing her kids.) Maybe my young friend has a point. Princess Kate and a lot of celebrities feel obligated to post shots of themselves getting the bikini beach bod back within hours of giving birth because that’s the best way to honor the divine feminine within, and it’s exactly what Mother Mary did the day after Christmas. As my friend informed me, non-celebrity mothers also have to contend, if not compete with stage mothers, soccer moms, Tiger Moms and helicopter parents. Perhaps because of the quickening pace of social and technological changes we’ve experienced this century, moms, dads and kids seem to be more anxious and more competitive. The nurturance and cooperation often associated with motherhood (and confident relaxed kids), seems to have been overshadowed by a more insecure militant mothering mindset. (Anxiety anyone?) The 18-year-olds buying Mother’s Day cards this week and graduating in June have been through a lot of social changes in their formative years, and so have their mothers. When moms of today’s graduates brought them into the world, the Columbine shooting was an aberration that led to the Million Mom March. On Mother’s Day 2000, threequarters of a million people showed up at the National Mall in D.C. to demand sensible gun regulations.
As today’s 18-year-olds took their first steps, the 9/11 attacks brought the Twin Towers down, and spiraled their mother’s and the rest of us into an endless war on terror; a slow, steady paranoia; and an increasingly hostile, increasingly economically and politically polarized society. It’s also a society that—despite women in combat, the #MeToo movement and a slowly increasing number of women in positions of power (or perhaps because of it)—seems intent on denying equal rights to women in healthcare, in the economy, in politics, and definitely in Iowa. I’m still not sure anyone can “win” Mother’s Day, but if we wanted to actually “honor thy mother,” there are plenty of actions we might consider. We could accept Roe vs. Wade and move forward to universal healthcare to free women from both employer-based insurance policies and plans that are biased toward “family” plans. An unintended consequence of our current insurance-driven healthcare system is it stacks the deck against women from conception to grave. We could actually pay teachers and fund education adequately. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 75 percent of public school teachers in America are women. Shredding our education budgets every political cycle disproportionately hurts women. It’s like honoring your mom by hiring Harvey Weinstein. We seriously could consider former Supreme Court Justice Stevens’ suggestion to repeal the 2nd Amendment and replace it with clearer language about the rights and responsibilities of gun owners and the extent of government regulation. If the short clauses in the 2nd are so clear, so self-explanatory, then why are we still arguing so passionately over its interpretation? While we’re giving our Constitution a makeover, we might revisit and finally ratify the Equal Rights Amendment—explicitly giving women the same legal status we now give EXXON would be a great way of saying, “Thanks, Mom!” and move us a step closer to “winning” Mother’s Day.
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The original “Million Mom March” was the first mass activism action I participated in. At the urging of my wife and mother of three young children, we drove from Wilmington to D.C. to raise our voices with the rest. It’s baffling the “sensible gun regulations” called for then have yet to be written and we have instead embraced our embarrassing allegiance to the sacred gun. It’s sad some of the students graduating and walking out
of schools this year may have been walking around the Mall 18 years ago in utero.
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FEMME POWERHOUSE:
Elena Woodard plays Brandi Carlile after-party show at The Dubliner BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY
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he Port City continues to hear a rise in powerful female musicians, singers and songwriters: Rebekah Todd; copper-top twins Allie Donnelly and Jacquie Lee of Striking Copper; Crystal Fussell; Jenny Pearson; the Sanchez sisters of Entangled Dreams; Stray Local’s Hannah Lomas and Jessica Landes. And the list goes on. Among them are two Brandies. Though they aren’t necessarily ILM born and bred, they serve as inspiration for women on our scene. Brandi Carlile is playing a sold-out show at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Friday night with opener Brandy Clark. Wilmington’s own Elena Woodard is playing an after-party show at the nearby Dubliner on Carolina Beach Road—but not before she sees the Brandies live for herself.
“My wife surprised me with tickets; I’m so excited!” she says. “I’m a huge Brandi Carlile fan, but this will be my first time catching her live. I’m a big fan of Brandy Clark as well. I’ve seen her live a few times, opening for Jennifer Nettles. It’s going to be such an amazing show, I can’t wait.” Inspired by several female artists across multiple genres—Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Ani DiFranco, PJ Harvey, Jewel, Indigo Girls and Brandi Carlile—Woodard grew up surrounded by music. Mostly, at least early in adolescence, she listened to records her father liked to spin. “It was mine and my dad’s thing,” she tells. “It’s how we bonded and I will forever be grateful for that. I’m half Mexican and his favorite was Vicente Fernández, but I also listened to B.B King, Howlin Wolf, Cream, Jimi [Hendrix], Santana ... I mean, I could go on and on.” Woodard started playing guitar at 15.
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AFTER-PARTY TUNES: Elena Woodard will play at The Dubliner right after Friday’s Brandi Carlile show at GLA. Photo by Alicia Juniku.
She learned on an inexpensive classical guitar from Mexico that was once used as a wall decoration rather than an instrument. “I loved it from day one,” she remembers, “and I started taking flamenco lessons. . . .for about six months, then quit. Mainly out of frustration because I couldn’t read music, no matter how hard I tried. So I took what I learned from my teacher, accepted that I play by ear, and the rest is history.” As she progressed and started developing her own sound, taking bits and pieces from influences far and wide, and blending it with a touch of blues, Woodard started playing and writing her own material. Her last EP, “Sweet Savannah,” came out four years ago. With a handful of songs, a mix of covers, like Ray LaMontagne’s “Trouble,” and originals like the title track, Woodard went for a more raw sound to show range to potential venues. “Sweet Savannah” captures Woodard’s deeper bluesy vocals and soulful strokes of the guitar, while “Live Poetry” is filled with lighter licks and speedier beats more indicative of acoustic rock. Lately her interpretations and live performances often depend on mood, audience and space.
an artist for a week or so and get inspired.” Woodard’s after-party performance will include “Sweet Savannah” tracks, as well as covers. She will play timeless works by female artists like Janis Joplin and Dolly Parton. She’s no stranger to Pearl Jam and CCR tunes, either. “I could get crazy and do some Paula Abdul,” she quips. “We’ll see!” These days Woodard continues to perfect more originals as she plays shows from Wilmington to Myrtle Beach. She’s been working on a few newbies she might debut at The Dubliner on Friday night as well. “I think I’ve finally perfected a song I’ve been working on called ‘On The Rocks’— very bluesy with a little bit of funk mixed in. It’s a fun one to play,” she details. “I also just finished writing ‘In Your Hands,’ a love song that kind of explains my journey from my hometown in California to the East Coast. . . . But a new EP may be in the works, stay tuned.”
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Elena Woodard
Friday, May 11, 9:45 p.m. The Dubliner Irish Pub 1756 Carolina Beach Rd. “I was going through my set list today and some of my originals took on a more Free Ani DiFranco tempo and feel,” she clari- elenawoodard.bandcamp.com fies. “I go through phases where I listen to
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9
Buddy Guy (5pm; $60; Blues)
—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Drive
Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)
—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F
The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Variety)
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The Possums feat. Scott Guberman (10pm; TBD; Alternative) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
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Pop-Up Market with Live Music from Emily Musolino (4pm; Free; Rock)
—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane
Jay Killman Live (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Drive
Justin Cody Fox Trio (6pm; Free; Rock)
—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999
Shawna Caspi (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter)
—Marina Grill, 18 Harnett St.
—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
Chocolate Chip & Co. (6:30pm; Free; Blues)
Steve Forbert in Concert (7pm; $20-$25; Folk)
—Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Drive
—TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.
Jared Cline (6:30pm; Freep; Singer-Songwriter)
Trivia Night w/Party Gras Ent. (7:30 pm; Free)
Jazz at the Mansion: Nick Nicholas Quintet (6:30pm; $10-$18)
Trivia from Hell’s (7:30 pm; Free)
—Bill’s Front Porch, 4238 Market St.
—Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.
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Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)
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—Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.
Ethan Hanson (8pm; Free; Pop, Rock, Blues)
—The Harp, 1423 S. Third St.
Brandi Carlile (6pm; TBD; Singer-Songwriter)
—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.
2nd Annual Thalian Hall Bluegrass Bash (6pm; $10-$20)
—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133
—Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.
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—Bill’s Front Porch 4238 Market St.
Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Jazz)
—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
Entangled Dreams (7pm; Free; Alternative) —Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.
Rebekah Todd & Pepes Tacos (8pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
Eve to Adam (8pm; $5-$7; Rock)
—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832
Brad Heller and The Fustics (8pm; Free; Rock) —Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane
Elonzo Wesley and Chris Frisina (9pm; TBD; Folk) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
Open Wire, Black Mantis, From The Wild, and $2 Holla (9pm; $7-$10; Rock) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910-799-6465
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—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.
Madonna Nash and Joshua Ward (9:30pm; Free; Country) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133
Beats Da God (10pm; TBD; Variety)
—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.
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Will Maxwell (12pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.
Spring Fling with Paleo Sun (2pm; Free; Pop) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
Jenny Pearson (3pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)
—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Drive
S.S. Mary ‘Cruise’ with Live Music (7pm; $50-$100) —The Upper Room 1871, 412 Ann St.; 910-762-5491
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—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
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—Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.
David Dixon (5pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)
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—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane
David Fair (9pm; Free; Country) Bombadil (9pm; Free; Americana)
The Nightcap and Jared Sales (9:30pm; Free; Variety) Funk You (10pm; TBD; Funk Rock) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.
The Nth Power and Maj Deeka (10pm; TBD; Soul) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.
SUNDAY, MAY 13
Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch (12pm; $10-$25) —TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.
Books, Beer & Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)
—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS
Overtyme (4pm; Free; Rock)
—Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St.
Zion Rootz (4pm; Free; Reggae)
—Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill, 101 S. Water St.
Trivia with RJ! (7pm; Free)
—Bill’s Front Porch, 4238 Market St.
Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)
—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
Sunday School Underground (8pm; Free; Electronic)
—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223
MONDAY, MAY 14 Trivia (7:30pm; Free)
—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133
TUESDAY, MAY 15 Comedy Bingo (6pm; $2)
—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.
Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)
—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F
Two + 2 (7pm; $3; Variety)
—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379
Moonshine Bandits (9pm; $15-$20; Country) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832
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EQUINE ARTISTRY:
‘Horse Play’ honors history and the Quinlivan family of farriers BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY
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istory is important to Amy Grant, owner of Art in Bloom Gallery in downtown Wilmington. After she purchased the property at 210 Princess Street in 2015, Hipp Architecture and Urban Building Company got to work renovating the building and uncovered a great deal of local history. They removed layers of drop ceilings, walls and floors, which hid 150 years worth of pristine heart-pine ceiling, barn walls, ballast stones and many other features of a horse stable built by the Quinlivan family of farriers in 1910. “I continue to marvel at the beauty, design and craftsmanship of the building, from a time when few power tools were available,” Grant muses. “The stories of the previous architects, builders and owners inspire me, in that they made the most of what they had, given limited resources and contributed to the community. They used their knowledge and ability to adapt and learn to create a space built to last and a
thriving business.” Four generations of farriers from the Quinlivan family owned the property from 1904-1920, and in that time they became known for helping injured horses and mules. The Quinlivans built a state-of-the-art brick building over the property’s wooden stable. “When you visit Art in Bloom Gallery today, you will see cut outs in the gallery walls showing the wooden walls from the stables (c.1858 and 1891),” Grant details, “including the metal rings where the farriers would tether the horses.” Paying homage to the equine past of Art in Bloom’s home, last week it opened “Horse Play” (hanging until May 26), which includes work by more than a dozen sculptors, painters, jewelers, photographers and mixed-media artists, with various visions and forms of horses. In the spirit of the Quinlivan family’s legacy of caring for horses, a portion of sales will go to Cape Fear Equine Rescue (capefearequinerescue.org). “I am thrilled with the variety and originality
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of all of the art and artists participating in ‘Horse Play,’” Grant says. “Catherine Porter Brown’s ‘Spring Run’ (oil on canvas) makes you feel as if you are running with the horses. I love the seahorse looking at its reflection in the water in Pam Toll’s colorful ‘Netherworld’ (mixed media) [and] fabric is used in her piece ‘Horse Race’ (fabric and oil on canvas).” While 2015’s renovation uncovered countless horseshoes, loads of farrier’s tools, wagon parts, harnesses, a crate of well-preserved Quinlivan family papers and other artifacts from early the 20th century, the uncovered ballast stones were incorporated back into the new brick fence and courtyard in the back of the building. Also added was a sculpted metal gate by Dumay Gorham III, whose “Drifting” (14-inch-by-14-inch-by-20inch bronze seahorse) is featured in “Horse Play.” It’s Gorham’s first bronze seahorse and sits atop a driftwood base. It is the latest in his series of marine life sculptures. He has another albeit slightly larger seahorse on a stone base, made of copper with nickel and silver details, that is part of “Horse Play.” “I love the variety and anatomical uniqueness of sea creatures,” he says. “This was a series that happen to be a great fit for the show. ‘Drifting’ was actually a piece I made for the Acme Art Studio’s spring show last fourth Friday. I was excited and honored Amy wanted to include it as part of ‘Horse Play.’” Gorham finds sea creatures, such as seahorses and sea dragons, as well as animals in general, visually interesting and intriguing to base work on. Using photo references for realism, he takes artistic license and adds details that are “sometimes not anatomically correct but make the sculpture itself more visually stunning.” Depending on size and complexity, some pieces take months to complete the process of welding and layering metal textures. Others, like “Seahorse” and “Drifting,” are finished in a matter of days. “I cut the basic body forms from sheet copper (or bronze in this case), hammer them out and weld them together or add them to a wire form armature,” he details. “Then I use my torch and welding rods to lay or weld in the details and texture over the surfaces of these sculptures. The next step is sometimes adding more layers of texture by welding or using grinders and other tools. The final step is cleaning and polishing the piece. Then they are mounted to various bases.” “There is a certain quality and spirit in Dumay Gorham’s ‘Seahorse,’” Grant notes. “The sculpture seems to be alive with a story
of its own. . . . Dumay Gorham’s 3-D sculpture pairs well with Catherine Nicodemo’s 2-D pastel. Both works of art have depth and mystery.” Like her three other abstract works featured in “Horse Play,” there is an open-ended story left for folks to interpret from Nicodema’s “Sage” (9-inches-by-14-inches, pastels on paper). Its geometric-like shapes act as trees and mountain or hilltop in the background, with a horse and its colt being watched over by a robed figure standing in the foreground. “It starts from my heart,” Nicodema says of her works. “I take the cues from my life. For example, the stage, nature and my friends: What is going on in my personal and inner world comes out subliminally in my work. The concept comes from my imagination. Sometimes I start on my beautiful vellum paper drawing with graphite and sometimes I work from sketches from the past. I have my own technique for using pastels.” Other pastels on display include Jay DeChesere’s “Waiting for a Ride” (11-inches-by-14-inches) and “A Bit of Salt” (13.5-inches-by-10.5-inches). Man and beast embrace each other in Elizabeth Darrow’s “Black Beauty” (oil on canvas). Nick Mijak reimagines horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown ILM in watercolors, while Dave Klinger’s photographs captured them in black and white. Another unique gem is Roberto Vengoechea’s hand-carved opal horse head and sterling silver pendant. “Each horse has a distinctive character in Bradley Carter’s three acrylic paintings, ‘A Little Love,’ ‘Shall We?’ and ‘Forever and Day,’” Grant adds. “You forget you are looking at a painting and feel the presence of each horse. And Janna Siegel Robertson has created a whimsical and playful horse (papiermache and acrylic on canvas) swimming in the ocean and practically popping out of the canvas.”
DETAILS:
Horse Play Exhibit
Featuring Dumay Gorham, Catherine Nicodemo and more Hanging until May 26 Art in Bloom 210 Princess St. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. facebook.com/GalleryofArtInBloom
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22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com
One-man show “Escape into Plein Air” features Robert Rigsby. The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks. Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.
ART IN BLOOM GALLERY
210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com
“Jewish Art: Diverse Cultures” continues during the Wilmington Jewish Film Festival through May 6th. All proceeds from art sales will benefit the non-profit Wilmington Jewish Film Festival, Thalian Hall, and contributing artists. Preview art at https://aibgallery.com/ artist/jewish-art-exhibit/. Join us for a new art exhibit, “Horse Play,” May 4th - May 26th at Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess Street in historic downtown Wilmington. The opening reception will be held on Friday, May 4th from 6-8 pm. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists working in a variety of media. This new horse-themed exhibit honors the humble beginnings of Art in Bloom Gallery. Established in 2015, the gallery is housed in the renovated horse stable built by the Quinlivan family of farriers in 1910 using old barn walls, heart pine, and ballast stones (c.1749-1891).
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In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess
Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current exhibits at other locations include: “Between You and Me: Bradley Carter at The District” with paintings at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th St. “In the Light: New Paintings by Debra Bucci” & “Art Explosions by Jeffery Geller” at Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St. “Water and Sky” with paintings by Janette K. Hopper at Pinpoint Restaurant,114 Market St. “Ordinary Beauty, Closely Observed: Scanographs by Susan Francy” at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St.
CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART
311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector. Cureent Exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available. Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts. Our clients include many major museums.
NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY
271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com
New Elements has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985. We invite you to learn more about the artists we represent, featured exhibitions, and gallery news. We regularly update the work available online, so return often to view our many different selections if you can’t drop into the gallery.
WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck)
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Wilma Daniels Gallery would like to welcome the first show of 2018, The Photo Invitational: Out of the Pines. Out of the Pines features work in photography by instructors from North Carolina Colleges and Universities. Featured artists are: Erin Arsenault, Kevin Eams, Dhanraj Emanuel, and Jay Capers, Randolph Community College; Jeff Murphy, Heather Freeman, Aspen Hochhalte, and Ann Kluttz, UNCC; Rose Jerome, Winston-Salem State; Courtney Johnson, UNCW; Daniel Josip Kariko and Angela Franks Wells, ECU; Larry Lean, University of Mount Olive; Jennifer Mace, CFCC; Leigh Ann Parrish, Western Carolina University; Richard Tichich, Western Carolina University; Charity Valentine, Pitt Community College; Will Willner, Wake Forest University; Joe Young, Catawba Vally Community College; Scot Taylor and Ryan Adrick, Carteret Community College.
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ALTER CALL:
Top-selling book of all time gets comical update in three-man show
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BY: SHEA CARVER
hen it comes to the Reduced Shakespeare Company, they have heavenly hilarity in the bag. In fact, they have been keeping audiences in stitches since the ‘80s, with their “complete works” series, which cross a variety of topics. “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” “The Complete History of America (Abridged),” “The Complete Millennium Musical (Abridged)” ... it’s really never-ending. Perhaps one of their most popular, “The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged),” will be landing on North Front Theatre’s stage this week, thanks to Panache Theatrical Productions.
knowing the lines for where you are,” he tells. “So there’s no time to second guess what scene is next.” We asked the actors a few questions about the upcoming show—and, well, let’s just say they’re already nailing the comedy bits down pat. encore (e): So have you guys performed the show before? Jamey Stone (JS): I can’t even believe I’m performing it now.
Randy Davis (RD): I produced the show in 2006 in Thalian’s black box. I have been lugging around the majority of the costumes and props across four states and six moves, waiting for the chance to do it Anthony Lawson, Randy Davis and again. Jamey Stone are taking the reins and coe: What are you learning from the directing each other as they act out numer- show? ous characters portrayed throughout the Anthony Lawson (AL): Let’s just say the 66 books featured in the top-selling read world is pointless. of all time. Whether taking on God’s first JS: I’m learning so much about the New man and woman or the fiery brimstone of the apocalypse, it’s all done with irrever- Testament. My people really only read the ence that Lawson assures will have ev- first book in the series and gave up after eryone, religious or not, entertained, not that. besmirched. e: Who is/are your fave character(s)? “It’s really a celebration of a book, not an attack on its fans,” Lawson clarifies of the third of the population that follows Christianity. “It’s a comical take on the book itself and not meant to criticizes or belittle followers. People who are very familiar with the Bible will laugh; people who aren’t will laugh and maybe learn something.”
ny, if you approach it the right way. We take ourselves way too seriously as a society and it’s OK to remind people that it’s OK to have some fun with our core belief systems once in a while. AL: This show is always relevant. e: What have you found most challenging here, in a craft-building way? JS: Jumping from character to character and costume to costume within seconds of each other. Oh, and not hanging up my costumes between scenes. RD: I find the Noah section the most craft-building. That sounds like a bad joke. And it is, but it’s true. Pulling people out of the audience is always a crap shoot with ever-changing odds. So is shooting them with water guns. e: So there is audience interaction? RD: There is no fourth wall. We are three
(slightly more ridiculous) versions of ourselves and we are taking the audience on a madcap ride with us as we try to perform the whole Bible in under two hours. We are constantly talking to the audience. There is one part where we pull people onstage— and the water guns are mostly used on each other.
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AL: I love playing Anthony Lawson. He’s a more innocent (dumb) version of myself. I rarely get to play the dumb guys. Jaded, creepy, angry? Yes. Dumb? No so much.
JS: Getting to be the unseen voice of God in a few scenes is fun because I get people to perform outrageous and sometime seemingly random acts of faith without Lawson helped found Panache with Holli question—something we so seldom get to Saperstein a few years ago. A well-known see in real life. actor, writer and director on the ILM theRD: There are so many, and most are so atre scene, it will be Lawson’s last year in town—and therefore one of his last plays. fast, it’s hard to have a favorite. I do enjoy He has been trying to get “The Bible ... Jonah though—all three seconds of him. (Abridged)” onstage for years now, along e: What’s the most difficult aspect with his costar Davis. you’ve had to overcome here? “We convinced Jamey to join us and AL: Not laughing when I’m not supposed had a blast spitballing ideas,” Lawson tells. to. I’m sharing the stage with two of the fun“Holli has graciously stepped in during tech niest guys in Wilmington and keeping a week to make sure the staging is up to Pa- straight face is an act of ... well, you know. nache standards. She’s helping us find the RD: We are just now at the point where funny we can’t see from the stage.” we can make it though the show without While abridged shows seem to be a hit laughing at the script itself. OK, we’re alor miss at times—mainly because the con- most there. Now, if only Jamey and Anthotent can be vast and the dialogue fast and ny weren’t so hilarious. Don’t get me wrong; quippy—Lawson praises “The Bible” as the It’s great for everyone else. We are the only tightest outside of the company’s original ones that have to keep a straight face. “Shakespeare ... (Abridged).” More so, it e: Why do this show now? What has helped strengthen his craft as an actor. makes it relevant in 2018? “You have to be three steps ahead while JS: Why not? Any source material is fun-
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THREE TERRIFIC TALES:
‘Resilience’ features three plays of human exploration from many characters and perspectives BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER
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ne of the more remarkable benefits to living in Wilmington is the constant opportunity to see original works produced on stage. Port City Playwrights’ Project contributes the latest offer: “Resilience: Three Plays About Women,” directed by Susan Steadman. The evening of three oneact plays runs at Big Dawg Productions’ Cape Fear Playhouse on Castle Street until May 20. The evening begins with a winning script from the Port City Playwrights’ Project Competition: “Troop 1627” by Wesleigh Neville. It is easy to see why Neville’s script won. She unfolds the story carefully, teasing out the characters’ histories together and motivations, creating a very compelling story. Gracie (Carla Mahaffee) has arranged a reunion of old friends at a campsite. Alex (Jesslyn V. Wilson) is the first to arrive. She is clearly not happy to be there, but then who likes reunions? Gracie, the pageant princess,
is playing all her haughty verbal games and Alex isn’t buying it—but she is surprised that Gracie had the gall to invite Ridley (Brandy Lowry), another former troop member who hasn’t spoken to either of them in years. When Ridley arrives, she is surprised, too. Ridley has a lot of unresolved anger about their friendship and its dissolution. All of Gracie’s verbal tricks just inflame her even more. So add alcohol and it looks like every reunion of old friends anyone’s ever been to. But not quite. These women are back together to pay tribute to two members of Troop 1627 who are not with them. These three survived a tragedy at this same location that cost two friends their lives. Things are tense as these young adults try to process a tragedy from childhood and the subsequent events that spread throughout their adolescence. Lowry’s Ridley is a pent up ball of anger, looking for anyone to lash out at and refusing to budge an inch in her anger. Mahaffee’s Gracie is always perfectly irritating with her condensation and need for control. Somewhere in there Wilson’s Alex
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is floundering; genuinely unsettled and not behaving with much thought. She has become a self-defense instructor, yet when they are approached by a strange man who walks out of the woods (Joel Zuiker), she responds with a series of mistakes that a self-defense instructor wouldn’t. What is going on? Something has gotten to her, and she isn’t thinking clearly. Zuiker is creepy and distressing from the moment he arrives; the unwanted stranger in a closed circle. Neville has the women react as we have been brought up: to apologize for being rude and fighting in front of a stranger, rather than to put our safety first and send this creep packing. Nope, good girls are polite, even at the expense of our safety. What escalates is the stuff of nightmares. Truly, and I mean this the highest compliment to Neville and the cast, I kept the lights on and sat up in bed with the phone in my hand all night after seeing this show. The night’s second offering is Elizabeth Gordon’s “Angels for the Innocent.” Another emotional heavy hitter, Gordon’s piece explores issues surrounding animal cruelty and factory farming. Justine (Jesslyn V. Wilson) is a young woman who has plans for the evening that do not include hanging out with her mother, Gwen (Brandy Lowry). Lowry’s Gwen is a calm, measured career politician considering a gubernatorial run. It is a huge contrast to the angry, disappointed young woman Lowry plays in “Troop 1627.” Her voice of mature authority mixes with the frustration of loving a child who is now old enough to make life-altering mistakes one can’t be sheltered from. Wilson argues her position in circles, frequently losing her temper with her mother, then re-grouping and reminding herself that this is the person who loves her most in this world. Together they model a pretty realistic depiction of the young-adult parent-child relationship. They start to make headway when Justine’s partner in crime, Travis (Joshua Lowry), appears at the door to pick her up for the evening. Lowry’s Travis has certainty of a true believer tainted by repeated trampling in the trenches. Yet he’s surprisingly hopeful and committed instead of cynical. Joshua Lowry’s Travis is caught between two women he admires and a cause he has given his soul to. The three performers really take audiences on an emotional roller-coaster ride that culminates with Wilson making a sacrifice that takes blind certainty of youth. By the time she does it, the audience audibly said, “wow,” the night I attended. That doesn’t happen if the performance hasn’t laid enough ground work for us to believe the choice, and we did.
The evening ends with a laugh, though. Richard M. Trask’s “The Real Judith” brings to life the events in “The Book of Judith” from “The Apocrypha.” Using a very tongue in cheek narrative delivery that includes a Chorus (Allen Crowell Jackson) apologizing for being male. That is one of the clues he gives us as to the nature of the play and twist of the storytelling we are in for. Judith (Carla Mahaffee) is a widow living with a handmaiden (Heather Murray-Price) in Bethulia. Holofernes (Joshua Lowry) and his army have amassed outside of Bethulia. They have crushed everything else on their way and this is the last hold out against him. The stakes are high! Judith and her handmaiden hatch a plan to get into Holofernes’ camp and assassinate him. It is female empowerment in the ancient world presented with humor and a wink. Lowry’s Holofernes gets a laugh just for waddling on stage in his fat suit. Mahaffee and Murray-Price rather skillfully combine the seriousness of the washer women discussing existentialism in “Monty Python” with enough screwball physical humor to make even Katherine Hepburn laugh. Trask has a good rhythm for this brand of humor and dialogue that is meant more for storytelling purposes rather than great psychological exploration. It’s a fun script and accessible retelling of the story, brought to life by four performers who might be having more fun on stage than is legal. It is a great end to the evening, reminding that power comes in many forms. Costumer Selina Harvey must have had fun making Holofernes’ garb. Though all the costumes visually enhance the production, the pieces for “The Real Judith” are most memorable for setting the time and place. Lighting and set designer Scott Davis has created a very adaptable set for these three very different locales. He uses some nice surprises with lighting to flesh out details: a camp fire and police lights are highlights. It really is a powerful evening of theatre that explores the human experience from many different perspectives. The script development process is by nature collaborative. This is an evening where the collaboration comes together and makes something memorable.
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COMMANDING THE STAGE: ‘Good Ol’ Girls’ is a Petticoat Junction worth a stopover
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BY: CHASE HARRISON
heatreNOW continues with its “Season of the Southern Woman” with Paul Ferguson’s “Good Ol’ Girls”; a fun and insightful look at generational changes within the South’s matriarchy. Presented in an everflowing stream of monologues and vignettes weaving into folk songs, the show never once slows in pace.
The songs and skits match each other so perfectly and bring unexpected emotional punches. Right when the good ol’ girls have audiences’ sides splitting in laughter, they seize their hearts and hold them. The band had toes tapping, jamming out tunes by acclaimed Nashville songwriters Marshall Chapman and Matraca Berg. Stepping into the theater, the audience is met with a plain set design, which takes the ever-morphing stage of TheatreNOW and gives it a grandiose feel like the Grand Ole Opry. Seven chairs in front of the bandstand gave a perfect style to house the Good Ol’ Girls. A hand-knitted afghan blanket—the type draped over every Southern grandma’s couch—is hung above the band. It offers the only hint of color to the stage, but it is not the only bright element to shine in this show. We get into the swing of things when music director Linda Markas enters, clapping her hands, asking if everyone is having a good time as her band files in behind her. Then out come the Good Ol’ Girls. The cast, consisting of Sydney Smith Martin, Bianca Shaw, Beth Corvino, Katie Joy Anderson, Lynnette O’Callaghan, Penelope Grover and Andrea Powell are so well assembled by writer/director Ferguson. There are no roles as with a traditional play, each actress ducks and weaves through time and situations taking on different roles. Sometimes a character is shown at the beginning, middle and end of said character’s life. Each actress grabs hold of their portions of the production and owns it with such life and love it transcends the Southern woman stereotype, which stands as the overall point of the show. Beth Corvino brings humor to all her segments and gives a hilarious rising energy to a rundown of the tier system churches of the South fall into. The play brilliantly stages conversations. At one point, Sydney Smith Martin
and Penelope Grover embody the same role (one as the physical body and the others as her fiery thoughts) of an elder woman who has been sent to a rest home by her family. Grover brings a salty spite to the aged character who has outlived everyone she loves, and Smith Martin (who is staged to remain behind Grover like a pissed off Jiminy Cricket) acts as the woman’s still youthful but unheard thoughts. The struggles and sadness of this are palpable. I must admit, with the third act, I did start to think the show may have jumped the proverbial shark; regressing back to easy jokes of Southern women. How wrong I was. Andrea Powell wows during a monologue as Alice, a small town’s best beautician, who makes everyone look their best … even the dead. Pantomiming applying makeup to her deceased mother in her casket, this beautician must power through her own tears to do her very best professional work, and it is truly moving. It shows a tortured strength so purely and encapsulates what the show is trying to get across: against any odds, a good ol’ girl will stand strong.
The low-country risotto-n-grit cakes were light, fluffy and something I would work into my normal meal rotation. The “Flounder-In-A-Bag” is baked flounder in a parchment bag with potatoes, corn kernels, bacon, collards and sweet onion. While the flounder and its mixings are good, I found the bag aspect of it to be messy. The final selection for entrées is a mild Texas beef chili served with fresh pickled jalapeño peppers, sour cream and cornmeal biscuits, which had a savory, bold favor with the meat perfectly seasoned. All three options are delicious, and the portion sizes are on point. TheatreNOW has brought Paul Ferguson’s lovely examination of Southern mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, friends and even that crazy lady who lives down on the corner to the Wilmington stage in a simple yet stunning fashion. It’s a show that should be seen and felt by all. Served with an out-of-this-world meal by Chef Denise Gordon, this makes for a great night out. Playing out like “Steel Magnolias” by the way of “A Prairie Home Companion,” audiences will have a good ol’ time with
the good ol’ girls. TheatreNOW and Paul Ferguson have come together to craft an engrossing evening of theatre with performances, songs and food that will move, satiate, and most importantly, entertain a viewer.
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May 11-June 2 Fri. and Sat., seating at 6 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. Tickets $20-$48 (latter includes 3-course dinner) TheatreNOW • 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com
The show is a well-divided ensemble piece with no leading role, but it must be stated that Sydney Smith Martin certainly takes charge of the production. Commanding the stage the moment she walks onto it and holding it in her possession until she exits. Eyes are drawn to her; she is always in the “moment,” as actors are prone to say. Delivering a beautiful monologue about the humors, horrors and heartbreaks of childbirth, it’s outstanding work all around. The live band is top-notch lead by Linda Markas at the piano and made up of Will Walter (drums), Brandon Bales (guitar) and Jack Warfield (bass). They serve up one awesome original folk song after the next with Jack Warfield absolutely owning a solo during “Late Date with the Blues.” The whole production features some stunning voices to carry these songs, with the real stand out being Bianca Shaw. She’s a shrine throughout the whole show, but she takes and dominates the stage with “Booze in your Blood.” Always creating an evening that is a joy to all the senses, TheatreNOW’s Chef Denise Gordon whips up a great three-course dinner. Leading off with an appetizer of an amazing pasta salad (I cleaned my plate) with a housemade Italian dressing with hints of vinegar and sliced green olives. I was givin a sampler plate featuring elements from all the entrées offered.
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DISCOVER MAGIC AND WONDER: ‘The Illusionists’ bring magic and delight to audiences at the Wilson Center
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BY: JESSICA RUSSELL
roadway’s coming to Wilmington this weekend, but not with music and dance. Instead, audiences at the Wilson Center will have to question whether seeing really is believing when “The Illusionists” take the stage. With deathdefying stunts and sleights of hand, this magical performance will amaze for two shows on May 13. “The Illusionists” first premiered in Sydney, Australia in 2012. Since then they have traveled the world with multiple tours and performers. Every show contains anywhere from around five to eight performers, with five main recurring magicians. In 2014, they began their first live Broadway show in New York City where it was one of the highest-grossing productions at the Marriott Marquis Theatre. In 2016, the show was the first to gross over one million GBP during its
tour at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. The group also performed for the judges of “America’s Got Talent” in 2015. “The Daredevil” (Jonathan Goodwin) strikes fear into the hearts of the toughest audience members with his death-defying acts, from being buried alive to burned at the stake. The show’s modern-day Sherlock Holmes, or “The Deductionist” (Colin Cloud), can take one look and know what car someone drives and what they had for lunch. Kevin James brings his brand of “magic innovation” to the show as “The Inventor” when he performs some of magic’s most iconic tricks, like “The Floating Rose” which he designed and David Copperfield popularized. Award-winning magician An Ha Lim performs as “The Manipulator,” baffling audiences with few words but many surprises, and Jeff Hobson amuses with tricks and gags to leave everyone laughing as “The Trickster.” “Our show has quite an amazing effect on many people in the audience who only came
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to the show because it was a ‘family’ event,” Hobson tells. “They came really not knowing what they’re getting into. Those people come up to me after the show and gush of how much they loved the show and so thankful they came. I love to convert people to the professional magic art form.” Together, the group makes up the “Avengers of Magic,” with each performer specializing in one degree of entertainment. With a constantly rotating cast, each show brings new talent and tricks to excite audiences. “I like to think about it as the ultimate variety show of magic,” Hobson describes. “There’s a number of different types of magic in our show. Dramatic sensational magic, poignant beautiful magic, jaw-dropping, amazing magic and funny magic. All performed by magicians from around the world.” Hobson has been a fan of magic since he was a young child growing up in Detroit. At seven years old, he got the opportunity to see a magician perform in his school and the experience changed him. “At that moment,” Hobson remembers. “I knew I wanted to be a magician for the rest of my life.” Following the discovery of his new passion, Hobson took every chance to perform magic for others. “I had an uncle that gave me two dollars to ‘buy something’ for myself,” he retells. “My aunt took me to a store and I bought a deck of magic-trick cards. My uncle was very disappointed that I spent the money foolishly, as he put it. I was thrilled. It was the first trick I ever purchased. That thrill is still with me.” Comedy became a part of Hobson’s act because of his tendency to joke around with participants over his 26 years of performing. “I love to play with my audiences,” he points out. “That’s my fun. I pick people and take a chance. I never know what they’ll do or say on stage with me.”
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In school, he was the class clown always cracking up his fellow classmates. Now, he continues to trick his participants by using humor to set up his acts and leave them laughing as a distraction. Right when they least expect it is when Hobson reveals his surprise, like the time he managed to fool the cast of the “TODAY Show” by making an egg appear and disappear right before their eyes. “I’m living my childhood dream,” Hobson fondly says. “It doesn’t get better than this. Besides my family, it’s everything to me.”
Hobson believes magic is more important now than ever before. While children often enjoy magic in their youth, as they grow older they tend to lose their sense of wonder. “[Magic] allows adults to rediscover their childlike natures,” Hobson explains. “Kids will automatically believe in magic. We adults have been jaded by life. Magic is a fun way of reattaching to those forgotten ‘wonder’ moments we had as children.” The group also hopes their show will grow with the evolving field of magic. In recent years, numerous online magicians have made a name for themselves on platforms like Vine, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Yet, Hobson is not discouraged. “With the explosion of online videos and TV exposure,” Hobson notes. “I believe magic will have an ever-increasing demand to be seen live and in-person. That’s where magic has the most impact; when you know there’s no camera tricks.” All five main cast members will perform at the Wilson Center this weekend and audience participation is encouraged. Around 20 folks will be invited to actively participate, with some even getting the chance to join the magicians onstage (if they have the guts to volunteer). Other tricks will require the involvement of the entire audience. “Not to give away any surprises—as surprise is essential to much of magic’s impact,” Hobson expresses, “but there’s lots of audience-favorite moments. One is when our deductionist correctly predicts what audience members are thinking. Another is when our inventor cuts a person in half, but with no covering—in full view of the audience. I often hear audience members screaming during this one.”
DETAILS:
The Illusionists
Sun., May 13, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $29.75-$88 CFCC Wilson Center 703 N. Third St. www.CapeFearStage.com
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‘Blockers’ avoids cliché and melodrama, and it’s funny
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May-9 (additional 4 p.m. screening on May 9): “The Leisure Seeker” stars Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren and two-time Golden Globe-winner Donald Sutherland. The runaway couple goes on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker. Travelling from Boston to The Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West, they recapture their passion for life and love for each other. (Rated R, 113 min.)
e’re living in the post-Judd Apatow era of mainstream comedy, wherein most of what we see in the theater swings back and forth between heartwarming character moments and obscene gags that become water cooler “Oh, my God! Did you see that?” conversation pieces. “Blockers” is a movie created from this formula. It also owes a heavy debt to teenage sex comedies of yesteryear; though, it’s quick to separate itself from traditional boner-filled tropes of the genre. It’s prom night—one of those glorious and beautiful moments filmmakers love to romanticize and deconstruct. Julie (Kathryn Newton), Kayla (Geraldine Viswanathan) and Sam (Gideon Adlon) have been friends since they were kids. Now, on the day of the big dance, they have decided it’s time for all of them to get busy. Make the best with two backs. Do the horizontal mambo. Go spelunking with the obtuse coal miner. You know, have sex—because this is what teenagers do. When their parents discover they have entered into a prom-night sex pact, they quickly turn from invested guardians into crazed maniacs who will do anything to protect their daughters. It sends them on an insane chase around the city to find their kids while dealing with a number of problems, mostly their own. Mitchell (John Cena) is an overprotective dad who has a hard time letting go. Hunter (Ike Barinholtz) is the deadbeat dad who hasn’t been around and lost touch with the only person in the world that doesn’t think he’s hot garbage. Lisa (Leslie Mann) is a single mom who feels betrayed when she learns her daughter is looking at going to UCLA, presumably to follow a boy like a lovesick malamut. There’s something different and interesting in the very premise of “Blockers”: the concept of their daughters being protected from having sex. Most sex comedies feature male characters who are not only encouraged to have sex but given victory laps when they finally do. The issue is actually handled with a nice degree of seriousness. No one in the film is presented as a monster. There’s no sex-hungry guys trying to pressure the girls into having sex. “Blockers” might be the most refined portrayal of teen sexual paradigms in an R-rated comedy.
SEX COMEDY: ‘Blockers’ manages to craft a good sex comedy. Photo courtesy Universal Picture.
However, “refined” is not a word that should be used to describe much else in the movie. The film has no qualms with “going there,” whether “there” is up a man’s rectum with a beer bong or every possible joke that could be written about the penis. The movie is more obsessed with dick than the Watergate Commission. The good news is most of the jokes play. This is in no small part due to the very able cast of actors, especially the trio of young actresses playing the daughters. Maybe it’s the role reversal; seeing all this teenage lust and sex talk channeled through the personas of three fictional teenage girls. Something about it felt funny, unforced and downright refreshing.
“Blockers” is a nice little comedy that avoids cliché and never descends into melodrama. It manages to craft some interesting characters and play with new paradigms.
DETAILS: Blockers
Rated R Directed by Kay Cannon Starring Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz, John Cena, Kathryn Newton, Geraldine Viswanathan, Gideon Adlon
May-14-18 (additional 4 p.m. screening on May 16): “A Fantastic Woman” is the story of Marina, a waitress and singer, and Orlando, an older man, who are in love and planning for the future. After Orlando suddenly falls ill and dies, Marina is forced to confront his family and society, and to fight again to show them who she is: complex, strong, forthright, fantastic. (Rated R, 104 min.)
I was a little worried “Blockers” was going to go on way too long, which seems to be a trend among comedies ever since Judd Apatow started pushing his films past two hours. Thankfully, director Kay Cannon seems to understand that like good sex, a comedy never goes on too long and rarely requires fleshing out. The best part of “Blockers” is the chemistry between the leads. Cena, Barinholtz and Leslie Mann play a believable trio of wellintentioned parents who have lost their damn minds. While Aldon, Viswanathan and Newton do a great job playing the kids as three-dimensional characters who are more than damsels in distress in need of saving.
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BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com
BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day! ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday
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of every month and Kids Menu. ■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday through Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Thursday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363. ■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sun-
Courtesy photo sets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington; kids menu available HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929. SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials. ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com HOLIDAY INN RESORT Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com HOPS SUPPLY CO. The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867. ■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com KURE BEACH DINER George and Frankie Turner opened the Kure Beach Diner in 2012. Once located beside the old 1923 Kure Beach Pier, once Hurrican Hazel wiped out the two-story building, the pier house tackle shop moved across the lane and housed the Seaside Café. The stories of the original days and of the beach in a bygone era are still told on the Kure Beach Diner’s walls, which today is known for some of the best grits and hushpuppies around. The laid-back local joint prides itself on its old-school vibe, serving American food from morning to night. 101 K Ave, Kure Beach, (910) 458-8778 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER: Breakfast is served 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. daily. Lunch and dinner are served 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: wwwfacebook.com/Kure-Beach-Diner-276729072381968 THE LAZY PIRATE The Lazy Pirate is a place where the food will hold your tastebuds down and tickle them silly, as drinks flow like an ice cold river. The menu is delicious—not pretentious. After having an ice-cold beverage—virgin or not—you can start a
culinary safari with one of our delicious homemade appetizers. The epicurean’s adventure will continue with a main entree, ranging from stacked juicy burgers to fresh seafood, as well as exquisite specialty items. The diner’s last stop on this tantalizing trip, which is literally the icing on the cake, will come with a plethora of scrumptious homemade desserts only Willy Wonka could match. It’s all to be enjoyed inside or in our outside courtyard, where games and activities will make you feel like a kids again! 701 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, 458-5299 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Monday through Thursday, 5-10 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, noon - 11 p.m. through April 30, 2018. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.lazypiratesportsgrill.com ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com NICHE Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu! Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701. ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.nichewilmington.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s BestOf awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot. Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order, using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner. Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for daily specials and other important information online at www.facebook.com/roadhousewilmington, or call
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(910) 765-1103. Please, no reservations. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m. breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington SPOONFED KITCHEN & BAKE SHOP Newly opened Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop is bringing their love for great food and customer service to Wilmington! Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop specializes in creating wholesome, delightful foods to feed your lifestyle. Please join us in our cafe for breakfast, lunch & weekend brunch. We offer coffee & pastries, great foods to go from our deli & freezer cases (appetizers, salads, entrees & sides), bakery items (scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, pies & more), gluten-free bakery items, and specialty market, cheeses & beverage. Catering is also available for all budets from personal to corporate to events. #feedyourlifestyle. 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8881. Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.spoonfedkitchen.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more. Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades. Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers,
or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol. com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com
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HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with three locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead drivethru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or takeout options. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured MondaySaturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, N. Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com
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INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-youcan-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials
■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172. ■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. ■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com. @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook. YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com
BAGELS
BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is the best spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Serving traditional New York Style Bagels is our speciality. We boil our bagels before baking them, which effectively sets the crust and produces a perfect bagel made with love. Don’t forget about our selection of custom sandwiches that are always made to order. Try out our breakfast options like The Heart Attack filled with Egg, Country Ham, Bacon, Sausage, and American Cheese, or the Egg-White Dun-Rite with Egg Whites, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Spinach, and Tomato. Our Boar’s Head meats & cheeses are the perfect accoutrements for assembling the perfect sandwich, every time! Check out our Cuban Chicken Lunch Sandwich, complete with Boar’s Head Chicken Breast, Ham, Swiss, Pickles, Lettuce, Mayo, and Yellow Mustard. You can also make your own! Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, Kaiser rolls, biscuits, wraps, salads, bowls, omelettes, and more! Make your lunch a combo for $1.50 more, and get a small drink, potato salad or chips, and a pickle spear. Visit us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue right before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach. Look out for our third location, coming to Monkey Junction soon!. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more! ■ WEBSITE: www.BeachBagels.biz ROUND BAGELS AND DONUT Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH
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JAMAICA HOUSE SPORTS BAR AND GRILL Jamaica House provides diners with the real taste of the island! They offer a wide variety of Caribbean dishes, such as oxtail, curry goat jerk chicken, rice and beans, steamed cabbage, beef or chicken patty, and more! Their chefs and staff are dedicated to give you a real Jamaica experience every single time you walk through the door. 2206 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 833-8347 SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Buffet hours are Tues. Thurs., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington
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THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com
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THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433. ■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/week seasonally, May-October ■ SERVING WEEKEND LUNCH: Sat & Sun, 11:30am2:30pm, seasonally May-October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half-price bottles of wine on
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THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide. ■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish pub grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, and fun. ■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj HOPLITE IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT Now in its eighth year, Hoplite Irish Pub and Restaurant is Pleasure Island’s favorite neighborhood spot for great food, gathering with friends and enjoying drinks. Their outdoor patio fills with sounds of local musicians on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as karaoke on Tuesdays and trivia on Wednesdays. Offering reasonably priced homemade comfort-style pub grub, folks can dine on chicken salad sandwiches, Shepard’s Pie, Angus beef burgers, veggie burger, shrimp ‘n’ grits, homemade mac ‘n’ cheese balls, fresh-battered onion rings, fresh-made daily desserts, and so much more. 720 N Lake Park Blvd., (910) 458-4745 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Fri. and Sat. until midnight.
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ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week! The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff. Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: www.italianbistronc.com
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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pleasure Island ■ WEBSITE: www.hopliterestaurant.com
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Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, ■ MUSIC: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: www.roundbagelsanddonuts.com THE MELTING POT Fondue is a meal best enjoyed with friends and family, so bring them along when visiting The Melting Pot. At our gourmet fondue restaurant, we provide a full four-course finedining treat for hungry guests. We are an excellent choice JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE for diners looking who want to have a few drinks with bites Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from of chocolate and cheese. No matter the mood, we have UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving something for all tastes. The dining adventure starts with a diners for over nine years. Family-owned and -operated, Ja- bubbling pot of cheese, blended and seasoned table-side. maica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along Seasoned veggies and artisanal breads can be dipped into a with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced choice cheese, while freshly made salads cleanse the palate. us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Entrees are customizable, and we finish off the evening with Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here decadent chocolate fondue. What’s not to love? 855 Town on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in Center Dr., (910) 256-1187 my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth- ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: Open Mon. - Thurs., 5 watering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry p.m. - 10 p.m., Fri., 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat., 12 p.m. - 11 p.m., goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal op- and Sun., 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. tions are $6.99, and catering options are available. University ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington, Mayfaire ■ FEATURING: Fresh veggies and meats, cheeses and Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am- breads, chocolates and other sweet treats for dipping evening of dinnertime fun. 9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. ■ WEBSITE: www.meltingpot.com NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown
5/8 CAPE FEAR SPORTS HUMAN FOOSBALL starts 7PM 2Bros Coastal Cuisine, 6-9pm 5/9 CAPE FEAR MUSEUM PRESENTS: 7-9PM “WHAT’S BREWING IN SCIENCE? CYBER SECURITY!” Join a timely discussion with local experts about cyber security issues. Poor Piggys BBQ Food Truck, 6-9pm
5/10 ILM LOCALMakers MAKERS & GROWERS MARKET 4-8PM & Growers Weekly Famers Maket is back! THIRSTY THURSDAY $3 SELECT PINTS ALL DAY EMILY MUSOLINO SOLO 5-7PM A&M’s Red Food Truck, 5-8pm 5/11 BRAD HELLER AND THE FUSTICS 8-10PM Catch. The Food Truck, 6-9pm 5/12 RANDY MCQUAY SOLO 8-10PM Vittles Food Truck, 6-9pm 5/13 YOGA with JESS 11AM-12NOON GEARS & BEERS 12NOON-3PM Local audub car club monthly meet DAVID DIXON SOLO 4-6PM A&M’s Red Food Truck, 2-6pm
721 Surry Street Wilmington waterlinebrewing.com
Located Under The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Free parking & brewery tours. Wine & cider are available.
Leland’s friendly neighborhood Irish Pub with the best pub fare in town. uuuuuuuuuuuu • Food & drink specials daily • Trivia every Wednesday • Live music Fridays & Saturday’s starting in April • 26 Draft beers • 3 Irish whiskeys on tap • New, updated menu
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FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing. SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 a.m.-3
a.m., 7 days/week, 365 days/year. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town! ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com FREDDIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Freddie’s Restaurant has been serving the Pleasure Island area since 1995. While well-known for their large portions of classic Italian food, anyone who has dined at Freddie’s will recommend their staple item: a large bone-in pork chop. It’s cut extra thick from the center and has become the signature dish, served in a variety of ways, such as with cherry peppers and balsamic glaze. With traditional red -andwhite-checkered tablecloths, Frank Sinatra playing in the background, Freddie’s has the reputation as one of the area’s most romantic eateries. And they’re open year-round, seven days a week at 4:30 p.m. Call for reservations for parties of five or more. 111 K Ave., (910) 458-5979 ■ SERVING DINNER: Opens daily, 4:30 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Kure Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.freddiesrestaurant.com A TASTE OF ITALY Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and madefrom-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm
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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!
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LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com LOS PORTALES Taqueria Los Portales has been open since 2006, and serves street food from their heritage. It’s a perfect stop for diners looking for a great traditional Mexican dinner, with fast service in a family friendly atmosphere! The variety of meats used to prepare their tacos is the characteristic that sets the taqueria apart from other Mexican restaurants! 1207 S. Kerr Ave. 910-799-5255 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.taquerialostportales.com
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LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!” ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. ■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com
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CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the fresh-
est, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm8:30pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.
■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com
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DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters. ■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local seafood and more! ■ WEBSITE: www.MikesCfood.com
OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier. ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com
Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook! ■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com
THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com
SOUTH BEACH GRILL South Beach Grill has served locals and guests on Wrightsville Beach since 1997 with consistent, creative cuisine— Southern-inspired and locally sourced, from the land and sea. Diners can enjoy a great burger outside on their patio for lunch or experience the unique, eclectic, regional dinners crafted by their chef. The chef’s menu highlights the bounty of fresh Carolina coastal seafood right at their front door. South Beach Grill overlooks the scenic anchorage on Banks Channel, located on beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC, located across from the public docks at Wynn Plaza. The best sunsets on Wrightsville Beach! The restaurant is accessible by boat! Serving lunch and dinner daily. Limited reservations accepted. 100 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, (910) 256-4646 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade, Southern-inspired fine cuisine, with the freshest ingredients, for both lunch and dinner. ■ WEBSITE: www.southbeachgrillwb.com
SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N.
STEAM RESTAURANT AND BAR Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods and ingredients. With an extensive
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18 Harnett St. by land, Port City Marina by water.
The best Waterfront view in downtown Wilmington!
Riverfront 5/10-Justin Fox Trio • 5/17-Into The Fog • 5/24-Jack Jack 180 Music Series every Thursday from 6-9 PM in the boatyard benefiting NHRMC Foundation
Daily Drink Speicals • Scratch Made Menu Great Selection of Wine, Cocktails & 30 NC Beers On Tap
$5 HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS: weekdays 4-6pm & 10pm-close
wine and beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/ outdoor seating, and beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is the area’s new go-to restaurant. Reservations recommended. Open seven days a week!, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 9 Estell Lee Pl, (910) 726-9226 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Bar: 11 a.m.-Until. Menu Bar: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.steamrestaurantilm.com
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HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Wilmington—on Carolina Beach Rd.—is bringing a fresh All-American diner experience with never-frozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made inhouse every day. Founded in Eastern North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality and fresh food. Lunch and dinner is grilled in an open-air kitchen, and they serve you at your table—with a smile. 6331 Carolina Beach Rd., (910) 793-6350 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. . ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Delicious burgers and homemade shakes! ■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmington-carolina-beach-rd J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction. The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day. We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com MUNCHIES The most unique restaurant in Wilmington is Munchies. Located adjacent to the UNCW campus, Munchies provides a new take on classic American fare. Selling items unavailable anywhere else such as the famous “Fat Sandwiches”, decadent milk shakes, and fried desserts set Munchies apart, while the incredible flavor of traditional items such as burgers and wings make Munchies stand out. Open until 3 am daily, and offering dine in, take out, and delivery options, as well the choice of ordering online, Munchies is a new American classic for todays modern world. Perfect for lunch, dinner or a late night snack, and totally customizable, Munchies makes sure you get your food, your way, all day. 419 S. College Rd., Unit 35, 910-798-4999. Dine in. Delivery. Take out ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: 12pm - 3 am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: munchiesfoodco.com
Check out our daily/weekly specials Always a vegan/vegatarian/gluten free option
125 Grace Street • (910) 622-2700 Mon-Sat., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m
sammies. soups. salads. sides. wraps
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ON A ROLL Roll on into OAR—a fusion of American-Jewish-Italian deli fare, interspersed in seasonal specialties with a Southern accent. Every customer will receive freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps and salads, with the freshest of ingredients, all to ensure top quality. And when the place is hopping, it is well worth the wait. Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver!— On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub. Come make us your favorite! 125 Grace Street, (910) 622-
2700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 24hour catering available. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: Check us out on Facebook!
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CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings. ■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080. ■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; FriSat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com
SPORTS BAR
CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington. ■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com
TAPAS/WINE BAR
THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR The Fortunate Glass is an intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers. The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths. There are wines from all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 wines available by the bottle. The food menu consists of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts that will compliment any wine selection. ■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. - Thur., 4 p.m. - midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. ■ FEATURING: Weekly free wine tasting Tues., 6 - 8 p.m. Small plates, and wine and beer specials. ■ WEBSITE: www.fortunateglass.com
Weekly Drink Specials MONDAYS
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Draft Beer Specials: Domestic Pints $2, Pitchers $6 Featured Premium Pints $2.50, Pitchers $7
Buckets Of Beer: Buy 4 Bottles, Get 1 Free - Domestic $12 Premium $15.50, PBR $11
Fat Tire $2.50
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Twisted Tea Buckets: Buy 4 Bottles, Get 1 Free - $12
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icture this: It’s noon. It’s the springiest of all spring Saturdays (mid-70 temps, clear skies, empty stomachs). I’m hangry enough to take down any form of sustenance, but I’m hankering for brunch with a side of beers. Then I remember a majority of my favorite lunchtime spots don’t pull out the biscuit specials until Sunday. I peek my head into Bill’s Front Porch and take a hard left toward the hidden outdoor patio. And, look what’s waiting...
Folks are invited to Waterman’s Brewing for their inaugural New Orleans Crawfish Boil. Aside from tasty seafood and ice-cold brews, Mel Melton and the Wicked Mojo’s is coming to supply live music from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Check out the event page on Facebook.
Breakfast... Booze... Giant Jenga... And a stellar start to the weekend. Sister to the outdoor volleyball-themed Market Street party zone known as Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill, Bill’s Front Porch opened almost two years ago as an onsite full-service brewery with elevated pub grub. I’ve been well aware of Bill’s epic fried chicken plates and malty Mosaic IPA bombs for quite some time, but it recently occurred to me I hadn’t been by to give it an official critique. When I learned Bill’s serves breakfast items, Friday to Sunday until 3 p.m., all I could say was: God bless the beer brunch! The interior of the restaurant mirrors its rustic theme: colorful wood panels, Bloody Mary’s stacked with snacks to the roof, and an open layout so customers can watch the magic happen around the tanks. As it was the springiest of all spring Saturdays, my husband and I decided to take things outdoors. The charming sunlit patio offered high-top tables, chairs, a fireplace, outdoor love seats, and most importantly, that string game with the little ring and hook whose name nobody can remember. In other words, there was plenty to keep us entertained while we waited to get our eat and drink on. It was noon, after all, so ... beer and coffee, anyone? When I asked for iced coffee, our server informed me it wasn’t exactly on the menu, but he could make it happen. “Black coffee— lots of ice,” I requested. Even with a splash of cream the coffee had a strong, roasted flavor I definitely wasn’t expecting. Bill’s: 1. Nearly every other diner in Wilmington: 0. I’ve mostly been familiar with Bill’s brews from taps at other water holes and restaurants. It had been a while since I actually popped in to check out their fresh out-of-the-tank lineup. Color me impressed. The extensive draft menu boasted tons of popular styles: coffee stouts, citrusy pale ales, juicy IPAs, hazy IPAs and
FULL SAMMIE: The Pork Hash is carbo heaven at Bill’s Front Porch. Photo by Brian Lantz Photography
more. My husband went straight for The Legend of MoTraNotus. The New England-style IPA (essentially an unfiltered or double IPA that’s been aggressively hopped) was bold on the tongue but smooth and surprisingly light going down. The Citra Pale Ale was super crisp, slightly sweet and hop-forward. Ice cold (and with several ring-toss game wins in my back pocket), I could have sipped this bad boy all afternoon. The only thing that made our bright, slightly bitter brews better was the Buffalo shrimp. We recently had a standout version at another restaurant and, while they were a touch overpriced and left us wanting more, the jumboness of Bill’s shrimp was wildly appealing. It featured smaller, more bite-size shrimp, but the overall dish was generous enough in size to split between several people. The breaded shrimp were fiery orange and fried. Each was fully encrusted in its own casing of spicy, buttery Buffalo goodness, and when dunked into the thick, creamy blue cheese it was a home run. Even the blue crumbles weren’t overwhelming in flavor or magnitude. The big, fat spears of celery were stupid fresh and nicely crisp. Side note: the homemade ranch was also super sippable. For our main courses, the hubs was all about the carbs on carbs and opted for pulled pork hash. The savory mixture was a tangled marriage of shredded potatoes and pulled pork on a baseball bat-size French roll, topped with queso blanco and a fried egg. It was definitely a knife-and-forker. I only got in a few forkfuls before the entire thing disappeared into thin air, but I totally dug the starchy potato flavor against the fatty pork. The bread wasn’t necessary, but to each his own there. All in all, a solid, satisfying brick-in-the-stomach type of
a meal. I rarely pass up any form of a fried chicken biscuit, so the Sunday Fil-A was right up my alley. An open-faced sandwich beauty, it came as two homemade biscuits topped with Bill’s famous fried chicken, pimiento cheese, a fried egg and a zig-zag of Sriracha. The juicy, gloriously crispy chicken breast was crying to be eaten between bread but, alas, it, too, was not a feat meant for the faint (also not something to be eaten with one’s hands). I would have preferred it as an actual sandwich (between one biscuit, cut in half)—because, spread out, it seemed like a lot of components. Flavor-wise, everything obviously mingled brilliantly (crispy chicken, crumbly biscuit, gooey cheese—hello!) but that delicate, airy chicken did get a little lost in the mix. A side salad seemed like the right thing to do for my body at the time. Wrong. Bill’s Salad had good intentions with its generous amounts of crunchy veggies, but the house-pickled jalapeños were sliced a tad too thick, and the shredded carrots were out of a bag (NBD) and a few days old (WTF). The white balsamic dressing, I’m afraid to say, was a thumbs down thanks to a bottled, astringent flavor. What’s the lesson here? Always get the side of fries. No worries on the salad, Bill. Keep rocking everything else that went so right. We’ll be back for more.
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Treat mom to a Mother’s Day Breakfast, garden tour, pollinator program, and visit to the aquariam’s Butterfly Bungalow with free-flying butterflies. The breakfast menu includes themed donuts from Wake N Bake, fruit, yogurt, coffee, juice and milk. Reservations are required for the breakfast program, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Space is limited. Aquarium admission is included in program price. Recommended for all ages, but children 14 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Reservations are $18 for ages 13 and up; $16 for ages 3-12; and $5 for age 2. NC Aquarium members receive a 10 percent discount. Visit reservations. ncaquariums.com/fortfisher.
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ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, John F. Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.
I read more widely than most people imagine. Though, I tend to not write about many books I read in print for a variety of reasons: They are too personal; they are non-fiction research without a narrative thread; they are by an author I have already written about many times; they defy discussion, etc. Sometimes, though, the book I need to read is not one I expect.
Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title with an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, the hope is to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.
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The Whippet is on prime Manhattan real estate. Developer vultures are circling and the founder and owner of The Whippet, Merganzer, is missing. To make matters worse, someone appears to be sabotaging The Whippet. It is all Leo and his dad can do to keep the hotel from falling down around everyone. In the midst of this, Leo discovers a box addressed to him that is the first in a series of clues that lead to adventures within the hotel. Each one is a test he has to solve to get the next box. Clearly, it owes a lot to Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”: an economically disadvantaged school-age boy; a marvelous, magical place created by a secretive eccentric; and (spoiler alert) a series of tests that eventually confer ownership of said magical place upon the boy. Not that paying homage to a story that has resonated for generations of people is a bad thing. In fact, I tip my hat to an author who takes the same tropes and rewrites it in a different setting that requires the protagonist to grow during the course of a compelling story. That is exactly what Carman does. Leo has to succeed through ingenuity, friendship and learning to trust the people who love him. He also has to learn some hard, adult lessons about his heart. But when
he does succeed, he is chosen to carry on The Whippet Hotel, and keep it safe, keep it running and care for the people who care for it. Everyone has periods of doubt in their lives. We just do. Entrepreneurship has a lot. I have had a mercurial week emotionally with the B&B, bookstore and trying to figure out how to care for those dependent upon me. I made it through payroll and quarterly payroll taxes and literally did not have two quarters to offer to put in the parking meter when Allison and I pulled up in front of Cape Fear Community College for the ServSafe Class we’re required to take to open a B&B. By Thursday I was rounding up scrap metal to sell in order to buy dog food. Should I contemplate walking away from all of it and get a corporate job with a regular paycheck and a retirement plan? Should I sell the house, walk away, give up? Do I need to get a loan and try to make it through? It seems like I have come so far on this journey and to walk away would be … sad,!at best. But if I can’t provide for Jock and the dogs? If I struggle to meet my obligations to the people who depend upon me? Then I got to the climax of “Floors.” Merganzer, disguised as a real-estate developer, offers Leo $50 million for The Whippet Hotel. Leo contemplates that kind of money. He and his friend, who has solved the clues with Leo, could both go to college. His father could retire. But Leo chooses the hotel over the money because The Whippet Hotel is more than a financial investment. I cried. I nodded. I closed the book and reminded myself what I am doing is not just about return on investment. The investment is the people I love and those who are making it happen with me. Magic isn’t something on a ledger sheet. Now, Leo and Merganzer live in a realm of fiction where Merganzer has more money than I could ever fathom. That does make paying the bills easier. However, the message, the reminder is the same: There are things you can’t put a dollar figure on. Those things you have to make sacrifices for are worth it. Don’t trust them to people who don’t understand that. Thanks, Mr. Carman, for sending me Leo. I really needed him this week.
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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON
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HDWM ARTISAN MARKET
Join us every Sunday until Oct. 28 along the scenic, historic Wilmington riverfront for a weekly artisan market featuring some of Wilmington’s finest artists and crafts people.You’ll find everything from fine art to functional with a diverse assortment of painters, illustrators, woodworkers, metal workers, upscale crafts and more! Located at Riverfront Park on N. Water Street between Market and Princess from 10am-3:30pm every Sun., weather permitting. This is a City of Wilmington event. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water S.
WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL
May 12-13, 9am: Food vendors, craft vendors, gi-
ant inflatables (AirPlay Events), helicopter rides (high tide helicopters), and live entertainment. Admission is $3 and free for all moms and kids 10 and under! Get the feel of our southern charm festival at Old Homestead Farm in Rocky Point, NC; we are only 15 minutes away from Wilmington, and right off of the I-40 408 exit! Don’t forget, a portion of our proceeds to Rocky Point Elementary School! www. rockypointfestivals.com or www.facebook.com/ncwildflowerfestival. Old Homestead Farm, 8824 US HWY 117
FAMILY FARM DAY
May 12, 9am: Oink, moo, baa, nehh, IT’S FAMILY FARM DAY! Our farm friends are BACK and will be joining the Museum for our furriest event of the year. Featuring a petting zoo, DIY butter, and so much more! Dig out your best overalls, get your face
painted, and get a feel for the farm life at your favorite Children’s Museum! Free for ACM and Anytime Members $8.75; military and senior, $9.75 per person; weekday member, $4.87. Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St.
CF FANDOM FAIRE
May 12, 10am: Completely free comic-con at Northeast Library. Get your costume ready and geek out with fellow fans over a shared love of comics, film, TV, and general nerdy fun! Includes author Chris Ledbetter, author Scott McCormick, and the 501st Legion of Star Wars villains. Vendors, a cosplay parade and contest, comic book swapping and trading card swapping are all on the program. Costumes must be appropriate for a general audience, and all weapons must be inspected and approved by staff before entry. Aggressive or harassing be-
havior will not be tolerated. Staff may refuse entry or ask persons to leave because of costumes or behavior they deem to be inappropriate. Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/y9uxx37z. Leigh Thomas at lethomas@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. SPRING MARKET
Leland Cultural Arts Center Saturday, May 12th, 10am-3pm for our Spring Art Market! Juried market will feature unique, handmade creations from 30 incredible craftsmen and artists. Stop by to shop clothing and accessories, home goods, fine art and more! Free and 2 Bros Coastal Cuisine food truck will be on site! Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way
SPRING FLING
May 12, 2pm: Celebrate Spring and Mother’s Day with Flytrap Brewing! Flytrap hosts a Spring Fling with a Mother’s Day Market featuring local makers, music by Paleo Sun and food trucks. Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.
charity/fundraiser DERBY4DOGS
Run for the Roses! Join the 4th Annual Derby4Dogs Event at Porters Neck Country Club! Event day includes a Puppy Derby, viewing of the Kentucky Derby, Silent Auction, Cocktails, Hors D’Oeuvres and Prizes for the Best Derby Hat & Bowtie. Purchase your tickets today! Fundraiser for Paws4People, a nonprofit organization designed to give people with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities assistance through canine companionships. Porters Neck Country Club, 8403 Vintage Club Circle.
KIDS MAKING IT FUNDRAISER
May 10, 11:30am: Kids Making It will hold its Building Brighter Futures fundraising luncheon on Thursday, May 10th. This year’s speaker will be Kevin O’Connor, host of PBS’s renovation series This Old House. To receive sponsorship info, host a table, or register for the event please email kim@kidsmakingit.org or call 910-763-6001. Registration is required and space is limited. First Baptist Church Activity Center, 1939 Independence Blvd.
COLUMBIETTE’S QUARTER AUCTION
May 11, 6am: Bring you friends, have fun, win valuable prizes, and help support local charities! Tickets - $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Helen at 910-371-1904 or Mary at 910-399-5215. St. Mark Catholic Church, 1011 Eastwood Rd.
OASIS NC FUNDRAISER
May 11, 4:15, 6pm, and 7:45pm: Strickland will be holding a fundraiser for Oasis NC, a non-profit organization committed to providing Outstanding Autism Support and Instructional Services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families in North Carolina. If you purchase tickets for games at Battle House Tactical Laser Tag, or upgrades for any of those game times, 50% of proceeds will go directly back to Oasis NC. 1817 Hall Dr.
ART MOVES
5k course out and back from Cameron Art Museum, looping Halyburton Park on Cross City Trail. Flat and fast for serious competitors; 1-mile race out and back from CAM on Cross City Trail. All finishers for both races receive limited edition finisher
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medals honoring Wilmington’s own visionary artist Minnie Evans, created by local artists. Overall and age group awards receive unique handmade ceramic vessels by local artist Steve Kelly. Supersoft tri-blend t-shirts guaranteed to early registrants. Runners receive after-race snacks. After the race, stick around and join us for the awards ceremony, food and drinks by CAM café available for purchase, art activities for all ages, family fun, and full access to CAM’s exhibitions. 6:30 p.m. 5K, 7:15 p.m. Awards -ceremony, food and drinks by CAM Café afterward; art activities for all ages, family fun, and full access to CAM’s exhibitions. www.its-go-time.com/art-moves-midtown-5k. SS MARY CRUISE
St. Mary Catholic School is hosting an unforgettable “cruise” in the historic Upper Room 1871. Come aboard and enjoy an evening of live entertainment, gambling, dancing, an all-you-can-eat “Midnight Buffet,” and a Donut Wall. Bid on our silent auction or add your tickets to our spectacular raffle of one-of-a-kind items. Featured entertainment includes the LaCi band, DJ Figgs and the SeaPans. Proceeds go to upgrade the school’s playgrounds. Tickets: www.thestmaryschool.org/ wordpress/cruise. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. The Upper Room 1871, 412 Ann St.
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es, and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! Please remember, no smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Thurs., 6:30-8:30pm. Free! May 10 Chocolate Chip & Co. (soul, etc.) w/Poor Piggy’s Food Truck. May 24 The Tams (beach) w/T’Geaux Boys Food Truck. June 7 Gump Fiction (The Ultimate 90s Tribute) w/Tasty Tee’s Snack Shack Food Truck. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr. BOOGIE IN THE PARKS
Sun.: 5-7 p.m. (1st/3rd Sun., May through Oct.). Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! Free and open to the public! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Blvd.
BUDDY GUY
May 9, 5pm: Blues legends comes to Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, $60 in advance; all ages. GA. Rain or shine. 941 Amphitheater Dr.
WATERLINE POP-UP AND LIVE MUSIC
May 10, 4pm: Waterline Brewing in Wilmington, NC, presents a Pop-Up Market (4-8pm) and and live music with Emily Musolino (5-7pm). Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane
RIVERFRONT MUSIC SERIES
May 10, 6pm: The Riverfront Music Series at the Boat Yard at Marina Grill in downtown Wilmington, NC, features the Justin Cody Fox Trio. Come and enjoy a great performance! Marina Grill, 18 Harnett St.
SUNSET MUSIC CRUISES
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Live music along the Cape Fear River aboard Wilmington Water Tours at the sunset; various musicians and cruises weekly. www.wilmingtonwatertours.net or call us at (910) 338-3134. 212 S. Water St. All ages! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, beverag-
May 10, 6:30pm: Jazz at the Mansion at Bellamy Mansion in Wilmington, NC, features the Nick Nicholas Quintet. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers. Beer and wine available for purchase. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St. May 10, 7pm: North Carolina Guitar Quartet, fea-
turing “Carmen Suite,” based upon the unforgettable melodies of George Bizet’s famous opera in a wonderfully clever arrangement by the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet’s founder William Kanengiser. The works of living composers Terry Riley and Geraldo Támez along with flamenco inspired “Introduction and Fandango” by Luigi Boccherini will also be part of the program. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. CAM members & students: $10, nonmembers: $15, UNCW students with valid ID, free. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. STEVE FOBERT
May 10, 7pm: TheatreNOW in Wilmington, NC, presents Steve Forbert in concert. Best known for his 1980 hit Romeo’s Tune, Forbert’s tribute to Jimmie Rodgers, Any Old Time, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004. He was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame in 2010. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.
NESTA FEST
May 11, 6:30pm: A tribute to Berhane Selassie (Robert Nesta Marley). Italian foods, and more, vendors, and live music! Adm. $20. Vendors fee, $40 for merchandise and $75 for food. Vending: I-Rise Baked Goods, Tasty T’s Food Truck and more. Performing artists include Jah Niceness, Ashanti Selassie, Basha Binghi, Cayenne TLK, and more. 910-231-8818. Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.
THALIAN HALL BLUEGRASS BASH
May 11, 6pm: A bluegrass concert (7:30pm) with Big Al Hall & the Sunday Satellites, Brother’s Egg, and the Folkstone Stringband. The evening begins with a parking lot party featuring the Port City Que food truck and Pelican’s Sno Balls. Waterline Brewing serves up samples of their craft beer in the lobby. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.
theatre/auditions RESILIENCE: 3 PLAYS ABOUT WOMEN
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THE BIBLE: THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD (ABRIDGED)
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GOOD OL GIRLS
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THE ILLUSIONISTS
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film MOVIES IN THE PARK
All ages on Saturday at sunset. Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the night sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is also prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase. May 5: Cars 3; May 19: Coco; June 2: Despicable Me 3; June 16: Leap. Free, no registration required. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.
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Shea-Ra Nichi at shearanichi@gmail.com or 910474-1134. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St.
comedy
Meet working artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in OPEN MIC The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (exthis unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. cept cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we particivideo, live music, odd talents—performances of all pate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugFourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier glinggypsy.com. after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, COMEDY BINGO fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshCrow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featurments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilming the best comics from all over the Southeast, ington & New Hanover County, numerous venues all while playing bingo along with the words they participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted BRADLEY CARTER ART RECEPTION by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Abstract expressionist paintings of Bradley Carter Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. in “Between You and Me: Painting” will be on view Front St. until May 21 at The District. Free and open to the public. 910-769-9300. Carter is an award winning, GRUFF GOAT COMEDY On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy international selling artist who grew up pursuing his features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No passion for art in Virginia before moving to the North Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane Carolina in 2007, where he currently resides in Wilmington. He predominately works in the medium PRIMETIME COMEDY of painting with his passion in Abstract ExpressionCome see some of North Carolina’s best stand-up ism, but his works also include collage, paint skins, comedians in a world class venue! This month our and furniture. 1001 N. 4th St. super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and TyNEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE ler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre Journey through this mirror-lined chamber housing (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St. an array of LED lights. The viewer walks toward a light but at the last minute is diverted to the main CAROLINA COMEDY CUP room. Lethe, chance art by Leslie Milanese, depicts Wed. 9pm: Comedy King of the Carolina’s, Louis the first recorded NDE (Plato, 381 BC). Expo 216 Bishop, will be bringing the Carolina Comedy Cup gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed-Sun, noon-6pm, to the Lazy Pirate again this year. Louis started this 910-769-3899, www.expo216.com well-anticipated Comedy Show here over 6 years ago and it is now the longest-running independent MOLLY MITCHELL-CURYN ART OPENING Comedy Competition in the Carolinas. More than May 9, 6pm: Molly Mitchell-Curnyn is a self-taught 50 aspiring comics will be competing for beloved artist from NJ known for her bold multimedia paintCCC Trophy and a grand prize of $500. For more ings featuring vivid colors and captured movement. details on the show and how to compete contact Her newest collection, “Unrestricted,” conveys a Louis Bishop. facebook.com/louisbishopcomedy. sense of energy, freedom and color. Kickoff Molly’s Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill, 701 N Lake Pk Blvd. solo exhibition while Chris Frisina and Vittles dish
out tunes and craft street food. “Unrestricted” will LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW be on display through June 30th.Flytrap Brewing, First Sat. ea. month is free comedy show at Lucky 319 Walnut St. Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Come enjoy a night of laughs and find your Comedic Soulmate! 1414 CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS S College Rd. Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music by CHAD PRATHER May 9, 8pm: Prather is known for his way with Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guiwords— a comedian, armchair philosopher, mutar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool sician, and observational humorist. He is often re& comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th ferred to as “the modern day Will Rogers.” e grew Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave. up working with horses (an industry he is actively ADULT HIP-HOP CLASS involved in) and is often recognized by his everAdults in the Wilmington NC area are invited to join present cowboy hat. Tickets at the Kenan AuditoDance Instructor, Krystal Smith for a weekly dance rium box office, online, or over the phone at 910party, in this FUN hour of fitness, wellness, and 962-3500. 601 S. College Rd. Happy (Hip Hop) Dancing! No previous experiJAY LENO ence needed. These classes provide both exercise May 15, 7:30pm: Acclaimed TV late night show and enjoyment for “Beginners” as well as experihost, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling enced dance students. “Drop-In” to enjoy this fun children’s book author, corporate speaker, lovopportunity at your convenience, and only pay for able voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and the classes you attend. $12 for 1 class; $50 for 5; mechanic, and philanthropist! Leno’s late night $80 for 10. $80. www.thedanceelement.com. 7211 television ratings domination included more than Ogden Business Ln. #205 two decades of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” SHEA-RA-NICHI AFRICAN CLASS after which he moved to other award-winning projCommunity African Dance Class with Shea-Ra ects such as “Jay Leno’s Garage.” Tickets: capeNichi the first Saturday through June, 10:30-12pm, fearstage.com. Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St. for a Community multigenerational African dance class. Open to anyone in the community to encourage those who may not be able to afford African dance class regularly. No pre-reg. required. Sliding Scale $5 - $15 per person (by honor system). CAMERON ART MUSEUM
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State of the Art/Art of the State: (through July 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period. No fee. During this time frame, four curators from North Carolina institutions greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM
WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum.com.
WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-
hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/ military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. wrrm.org. LATIMER HOUSE
Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St.
BELLAMY MANSION
One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.
BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE
18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.
CAPE FEAR MUSEUM
Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers,
an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have? Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures from fast food kids’ meals. Explore toy history in custom label books. • See NC through the eyes of Wilmington-born photographer Hugh MacRae Morton (1921-2006). His captivating images will be featured in the traveling exhibit “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is now open at Cape Fear Museum. The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018. • Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. But until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from the late 1800s through the early 2000s. www.capefearmuseum.com/programs. $20 for members; $30 for non-members. CF Museum, 814 Market St. EXPO 216
Exhibit feat. end-of-life issues. Enter Grandma’s House and address the elephant in the room. Pick up an advance directive. Review the History of Hospice . Contemplate individual responses of compassion in the arena. Expo 216 gallerium, 216 N. Front St. Wed.-Sun., noon-6pm. expo216.com.
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SATURDAY STORY HOUR
Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Ea. child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910798-6303. 201 Chestnut St.
MUSEUM EXPLORERS
Sat., 2pm: Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Approximately 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is required. Free for members w/admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.
LEGO BUILD
May 2, 3:30pm: Ready, set, build! Kids ages 5-10 are invited to create their own Lego version of a theme. This popular activity is free but space is limited, so registration is required, on the library’s calendar or by calling 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.
ART CART
May 9, 3:30pm: Kids ages 5 to 12 are invited to get creative with art supplies and self-paced craft activities at Pleasure Island Library. Participation is free and you don’t need to register in advance. Pleasure Island Library contact Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.
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seating, sipping on your drink of choice, the afterTwo-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, noon breeze and all the relaxation that Cape Fear still largely unchanged and underpopulated as holds!There will be Discussion by our local Civil it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late War expert who will bring the Civil War to life on the 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne AquiCape Fear River. Seats are limited so we recomfer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A mend reserving your seats. wilmingtonwatertours. narrated cruise based of the history and ecology net or 910-338-3134. Adults, $50; kids, $25. Wilmof the area. 910-338-3134. ILM Water Tours, 212 ington Water Tours LLC, 212 S. Water St. S. Water St. WALK WITH A DOC HARBOR CRUISE Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise a fun and healthy walk--held at the Midtown YMCA. around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discusisland which separates the barrier island of the sion of a current health topic, then he/she spends beach proper from the mainland. Locations of histime walking, answering questions and talking with torical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville and open to anyone. YMCA Midtown, George AnBeach were built. Additionally, learn about the difderson Dr. ferent types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd. BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE
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PAPERMAKING CLASSES
Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and website. Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina are sponsoring Dancin’ in the Park, a free and fun 8-week outdoor fitness celebration in Wilmington. Locally organized health initiative has a mission of promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyle choices, and community relationships within the Northside community of Wilmington. The public is invited to attend. Instructors will showcase styles like Zumba, line dancing, hip-hop, and more. Open to all ages and ART CLASSES W/LOIS DEWITT Mon. Morning Still-Life Drawing, 10am. • Mon. Affitness abilities and will include music, giveaways ternoon Watercolor Basics, 2pm • Tuesday Afterand food. Every Saturday, 10am-noon, through 5/5. noon Watercolor, Beachscapes, 2pm • Wed. MornPortia Hines Park, 400 N. 10th St. ing Sketching, 10am • Thurs. Afternoon Still Life CIVIL WAR CRUISE Painting, 2pm. • Sat. Morning Sketching, 10am. Sit back, relax and embrace the wondrous scenSign up: www.free-online-art-classes.com/wilmery of the Cape Fear waterways as we embark on ingtonncartclasses.html Sun Room Studio, 6905 this special cruise. Relax and enjoy the comfortable Southern Exposure
YOGA 101
Phyllis Rollins is a certified intermediate Iyengar teacher and practitioner of yoga for 37 years. Her classes incorporate the philosophy of yoga and the role of the mind in practice. She enjoys working with students on their individual difficulties to find avenues for growth. Phyllis is the founder of the first yoga studio in Charlotte. $30 per class. All four, $110. Friday night required for Sat. classes due to progressive nature.
ADULT CRAFTERNOONS
A new monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
INTRO TO CORPORATE GIVING
May 9, 2pm: Is your nonprofit organization ready to seek corporate support? Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. Free class provides a basic overview of the different types of corporate giving, what motivates corporations to give, and how to find potential corporate partners. Space is limited. www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6301. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.
CROCHET IT!
May 9, 4pm: Crocheters of all levels are invited to a casual workshop hour at Myrtle Grove Library. Experienced crocheters can bring their current projects to work on, and beginners can learn to make a basic granny square and get advice about projects that will build their next level of skills. Limited amount of supplies will be available, so if you own crochet hooks, thread, and yarn please bring them along!
ICED COFFEE
Free for adults and teens. www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6391. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd. WHAT’S BREWING IN SCIENCE: CYBER SECURITY
May 9, 7pm: How much does that free app really cost you? Are you willing to give up your privacy for the convenience of a smart device? Do you know what happens to your data when you let a company have access to it? Can you reclaim the information that has already been given away? Explore the implications of privacy, smart devices, and the cloud-connected world. Join a lively and timely discussion with local experts and community members about the issues related to cyber security. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.
GET STONED
May 9, 7:30pm: Monthly workshop about the healing power of stones––tools found in nature that we can use as reminders for self-inspiration, healing, awareness + empowerment. The first portion will be guided by Monica Sevginy who will gift each participant with a selected gemstone or crystal of the month. Monica will lead us through a brief history of the stone, its properties + meanings. Jenny Yarborough will guide second half to enable participants to place personal meaning behind the take-home stone. Using a hand-crafted paper created by local artisans at Aluna Works, we’ll each set a special intention to place with our stone to serve as daily reminders to take home. No experience neccessary; bring blanket, pillow or yoga mat to sit on. Neon Fox Studio, 201 N. Front St.
WINE GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP
May 10, 5pm: Paint a wine glass with a coastal, seasonal or personal theme. Groups of up to six people. All materials supplied plus a complimentary glass of wine910 547-8115 or www.free-online-art-classes.com/wilmingtonncartclasses.html. Sunroom Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure
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Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discusMay 15, 5pm: Westlaw Client Manager Sharon Cole sion of a current health topic, then he/she spends will demonstrate how to locate legal information time walking, answering questions and talking with using Westlaw, a major online legal research tool walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free available in the Law Library at New Hanover Counand open to anyone. YMCA MIdtown, George Anty’s Main Library. Ms. Cole will be able to assist derson Dr. both beginning and experienced legal researchers DISCUSSION AND DISCOVERY to use the Westlaw Key System and other features Wed., 6pm: Discover women and femme identified of the database to increase the efficiency of their writers! Come to our weekly book club and free searches. Free but space is limited. www.nhcliwrite where no advance reading is necessary. Evbrary.org or 910-798-6301. Natasha Francois: ery week we will read excerpts from thought provoknfrancois@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6301. NHC ing essays, stories, and poems to expand our wheel Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. house and continue our exploration of diversity. We will be selecting excerpts from books carried inhouse and delving into discussions on themes and perspectives that we may have grasped from immersing ourselves in these texts. Don’t worry, no BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS prior reading is needed! With titles changing weekly Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the and free writing during our discussions, Discussion Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. & Diversity is not something you’ll want to miss out of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, on! Athenian Bookstore & Lounge, 2231 Wrightsville 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will proAve. vide attendees information and resources to think WESTLAW BASICS
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about and plan for future healthcare decisions. At- CALL THE SHOTS tendees will receive specific strategies for initiating May 11, 10am: What can you do to help increase conversations that can significantly reduce family the number of children who get vaccinated in your stress and improve quality of care. Advance direccommunity? You can partner with caregivers in adtives supplied so healthcare instructions can be vocating for evidence-based practice by dispelling legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943. jason. myths and providing caregivers the facts they need clamme@lcfh.org. to make an informed choice for their child. Workshop will give participants increased knowledge regardLET’S TALK BOOKS ing the most recent infant, pediatric and adolescent Join a different kind of book club! Weekly meeting, immunization schedule supported by the CDC, apWed., 11am, offers book lovers a chance to meet proaches in discussing vaccinations and vaccine and compare notes about favorite books and auhesitancy with caregivers, and various resources thors. Attendance is free and advance registration available that are centered on pediatric vaccines is not needed, just drop in! Teresa Bishop at tbishand approaching vaccine hesitancy. www.seahec. op@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure net/courses-and-events/55703/they-call-the-shotsIsland Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd. but-you-provide-the-evidence-partnering-withWALK WITH A DOC caregivers-to-counsel-on-vaccines-and-vaccineJoin us the 3rd Sat. of every month at 9am for a hesitancy. SEAHEC, 2511 Delaney Ave. fun and healthy walk--held at the Midtown YMCA.
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PROLOGUE
Monday, May 14, noon: Discuss “The Secret of Southern Charm” with critically acclaimed author, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Ben Steelman of Wilmington’s StarNews. MC Erny Gallery, 254 North Front St.
RACE MATTERS
Group meets monthly to discuss racial issues in American society. Everyone is welcome. At the May 15, 6:30pm, meeting, the group will begin discussing “We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy,” a collection of essays by Ta-Nehisi Coates, originally published in Atlantic Magazine. Participants should borrow or buy their own books. Dorothy Hodder: dhodder@nhcgov.com or 910798-6301. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.
clubs/notices WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB
Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.
ATHENIAN AT LARGE
Sun., 3pm: Athenian Press & Workshops is reintroducing its At Large series. Every Sunday, we will
hold a town-hall style community meeting in which woman and femme creators (artists, writers, arts entrepreneurs, etc.) are invited to discuss current events. Provides an opportunity to connect with fellow creators and survivors of marginalization, and it offers a forum to use writing as healing. Each week the Athenian team invites its guest to participate in a writing prompt at the end of the meeting. Following will be Athenian Yoga with Heather Gordy, who curates a practice that allows guests to decompress, explore creativity, and reflect upon the discussion (although both events can occur independently if guests cannot attend both). Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. N. BRUNSWICK NEWCOMER MEETING
Fri., May 11, 9:30am: Meet-and-greet gathering with snacks and refreshments; meeting will follow at 10 am. Guests who live in Brunswick County are welcome to attend. FYI speaker will be Jill Peleuses from the Wild Bird & Garden stores, who will highlight the programs and services that her stores offer in Wilmington and Southport. Faye Russell who will also speak, as a volunteer with the Cape Fear Raptor Center, which provides compassionate and aggressive rehabilitation services to injured raptors with the goal to release them back to their natural habitat. Leland Cultural Arts Center 1212 Magnolia Village Way.
BOARD
May 14, 3:30pm: Drop in to play board games at Northeast Library! This is a new family event scheduled for the second Monday afternoon of the month. Different games will be featured each month. Free fun for all ages, and you do not need to register in advance. Leigh Thomas at lethomas@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.
culinary
FERMENTAL
Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wed. of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer styles. www.fermental.net. 910821-0362. 7250 Market St.
FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS
3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples.
PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET
Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers. Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.
SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH
Shakespeare brunch, Sun., 12-2pm. $20. ($8, show only). Monthly featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays. Brunch and dessert with choice of entrée included in ticket. Drinks and gratuity not included. Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. May 20: Two Gentleman of Verona; June 17: The Tempest. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr, Thursdays 2-6pm, year-round, excluding major holidays. Support local farmers and artisans in the beer garden Thursday afternoons. Shop for veggies, meat, eggs, honey and hand-made crafts while enjoying one of the Brewery’s many delicious beers. Stay afterward for live music! wbbfarmersmarket@gmail.com • Riverfront Farmers, Sat., 8am: Market features all local produce, products and artisan works. A seasonal, open-air market located along the first block of North Water St. and in adjoining Riverfront Park in historic downtown Wilmington along the Cape Fear River. Locally grown and produced fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats, plants, locally caught seafood, handmade artisan works, fresh-cut flower bouquets and more are available. 5 N. Water St. Church Of the Good Shepherd, 515 Queen St.
MOTHER’S DAY JAZZ BRUNCH
May 13, noon: With Nina Repeta Jazz Trio. Tickets $25/$14 for 12 and under, includes 3 course brunch with choice of entree. Show only tickets only $10 Nina is an effervescent performer whose family friendly show of jazz and show standards and classics is always crowd-pleaser. Get your tickets early for this one. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.
ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)
The Torah is a primary sacred text of the Jewish religion and consists of exactly 304,805 letters. When specially trained scribes make handwritten copies for ritual purposes, they must not make a single error in their transcription. The work may take as long as 18 months. Your attention to detail in the coming weeks doesn’t have to be quite so painstaking, Aries, but I hope you’ll make a strenuous effort to be as diligent as you possibly can.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Born under the sign of Taurus, Edmund Wilson was a renowned 20thcentury author and critic who wrote more than 30 books. He also served as editor for Vanity Fair and The New Republic, and influenced the work of at least seven major American novelists. When he was growing up, he spent most of his free time reading books: 16 hours a day during summer vacations. His parents, worried about his obsessive passion, bought him a baseball uniform, hoping to encourage him to diversify his interests. His response was to wear the uniform while reading books 16 hours a day. I trust you will be equally dedicated to your own holy cause or noble pursuit in the coming weeks, Taurus. You have cosmic clearance to be singleminded about doing what you love.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
It’s possible you could pass for normal in the next three weeks; you might be able to fool a lot of people into thinking you’re an average, ordinary contributor to the dull routine. But it will be far healthier for your relationship with yourself if you don’t do such a thing. It will also be a gift to your less daring associates, who in my opinion would benefit from having to engage with your creative agitation and fertile chaos. So my advice is to reveal yourself as an imperfect work-in-progress who’s experimenting with novel approaches to the game of life. Recognize your rough and raw features as potential building blocks for future achievements.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
“Paradise is scattered over the whole earth,” wrote the scientific poet Novalis, “and that is why it has become so unrecognizable.” Luckily for you, Cancerian, quite a few fragments of paradise are gathering in your vicinity. It’ll be like a big happy reunion of tiny miracles, all coalescing to create a substantial dose of sublimity. Will you be ready to deal with this much radiance? Will you be receptive to so much relaxing freedom? I hope and pray you won’t make a cowardly retreat into the trendy cynicism that so many people mistake for intelligence. (Because in that case, paradise might remain invisible.) Here’s my judicious advice: Be insistent on pleasure! Be voracious for joy! Be focused on the quest for beautiful truths!
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
These days, your friends and allies and loved ones want even more from you than they usually do. They crave more of your attention, more of your approval, more of your feedback—and that’s not all. Your friends, allies and loved ones hope you will give more love to yourself. They will be excited and feel blessed if you express an even bigger, brighter version of your big, bright soul. They will draw inspiration from your efforts to push harder and stronger to fulfill your purpose here on planet Earth.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
One of the advantages from reading my horoscopes is I offer confidential information about the gods’ caprices and leanings. For example, I can tell you Saturn—also known as “Father Time”—is now willing to allot you a more luxurious relationship with time than usual, on one condition: you don’t squander the gift on trivial pursuits. So, be discerning and disciplined about nourishing your soul’s craving for interesting freedom. If you demonstrate to Saturn how constructively you can use his blessing, he’ll be inclined to provide more dispensations in the future.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night hangs on a wall in New York’s Museum of Modern Art. He created it in 1889 while living in a French asylum. Around that same time, 129 years ago, a sheepherder in Wyoming created a sourdough starter that is still fresh today. A cook named Lucille Clarke Dumbrill regularly pulls this frothy mass of yeast out of her refrigerator and uses it to make pancakes. In the coming weeks, Libra, I’d love to see you be equally resourceful in drawing on an old resource. The past will have offerings that could benefit your future.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Love everyone twice as much and twice as purely as you ever have before. Your mental health requires it! Your future dreams demand it! And please especially intensify your love for people you allegedly already love but sometimes don’t treat as well as you could because you take them for granted. Keep this Bible verse in mind: “Don’t neglect to show kindness to strangers; for, in this way, some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests.”
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
After meditating on your astrological aspects for an hour, I dozed off. As I napped, I had a dream in which an androgynous angel came to me and said, “Please, inform your Sagittarius readers they should be callipygian in the next two weeks.” Taken back, my dreaming self said to the angel, “You mean ‘callipygian’ as in ‘having beautiful buttocks’?” “Yes, sir,” the angel replied. “Bootylicious. Bumtastic. Rumpalicious.” I was puzzled. “You mean like in a metaphorical way?” I asked. “You mean Sagittarians should somehow cultivate the symbolic equivalent of having beautiful buttocks?” “Yes,” the angel said. “Sagittarians should be elegantly well-grounded. Flaunt their exquisite foundation. Get to the bottom of things with flair. Be sexy badasses as they focus on the basics.” “OK!” I said.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Now is a favorable time to discuss in elegant detail the semi-secret things that are rarely or never talked about. It’s also a perfect moment to bring deep feelings and brave tenderness into situations that have been suffering from half-truths and pretense. Be aggressively sensitive, my dear Capricorn. Take a bold stand on behalf of compassionate candor. As you go about the holy tasks, be entertaining and profound. The cosmos has authorized you to be a winsome agent of change.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
In his 1931 painting The Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dali shows three clocks that seem to be partially liquefied, as if in the process of melting. His biographer Meredith Etherington-Smith speculated that he was inspired to create this surrealistic scene when he saw a slab of warm Camembert cheese melting on a dinner table. I foresee the possibility of a comparable development in your life, Aquarius. Be alert for creative inspiration that strikes you in the midst of seemingly mundane circumstances.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
“My whole life is messed up with people falling in love with me,” Piscean poet Edna St. Vincent Millay said. She spoke the truth. She inspired a lot of adoration, and it stirred up more chaos than she was capable of managing. Luckily, you will have fewer problems with the attention coming your way, Pisces. I bet you’ll be skilled at gathering the benefits and you’ll be unflummoxed by the pitfalls. But you’ll still have to work hard at these tasks. Here’s some help. Tip #1: Stay in close touch with how you really feel about the people who express their interest in you. Tip #2: Don’t accept gifts with strings attached. Tip #3: Just because you’re honored or flattered that someone finds you attractive doesn’t mean you should unquestioningly blend your energies with them.
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