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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Early voting is open through Nov. 4 and Election Day is Nov. 7 BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

WHEELS ON THE BUS: Women Organizing Women! and Gwenyfar Rohler (left corner, bottom) tooks to the public transportation center to advocate for voting registration for the upcoming municipal elections. Photo by Mitzi Simmons

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o, Tina! Let me finish!” I had a hand up in the air like a traffic warden and was bellowing, refaced, at my kindergarten teacher. We were discussing “Herland” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman at the WOW! Book Club, an offshoot of Women Organizing Wilmington. It was one of those moments when a rant erupted from inside me that I didn’t even know existed. When I got to the end and took a deep enough breath to let someone else speak (and feel my own embarrassment), I realized a couple of things simultaneously:

2. It is an example of why I don’t belong at book clubs.

of what her parents could envision for her is to marry well and produce a child. Anything else she did would be “nice” but wasn’t what 3. When did I become a person who was important. It is so weird to me. But she screamed in public at a woman I have adis not alone. mired and respected for a third of a century?

Actually, it’s still a pretty ingrained idea What erupted ike volcanic vomit was my that women need to marry well—however frustration at watching, still, another gen“well” is defined. I am so baffled that a womeration of young women who seem to be an’s accomplishments are still measured brought up with one aim and one aim alone in relation to a family sphere and support in life: to marry and produce offspring. That to a man. But I had no idea I was holding the sole purpose of half the world’s populaso much anger about it. Maybe I did. The tion is to repopulate the world infuriates me. sort of endless commentary by men about The person I used as an illustration is one 1. This must be bothering me more than my VW restoration project was probably of my contemporaries, who is a brilliant, acI realized. an indicator. The culmination was the longcomplished career woman. But the sum total

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time family friend in his 60s who inquired where my male supervisor was?

Now changing a society-wide attitude takes centuries; change doesn’t come easily or quickly. But one reoccurring conversation in my world, of late, is how to engage with people outside of an immediate social circle. How do we reach a broader audience? How do we build larger, stronger, more inclusive movements? How do we have conversations with people who we have nothing in common? People who aren’t friends on Facebook?

So I was intrigued (and pleased) when Lynn Shoemaker, one of Women Orga-

nizing Wilmington’s core group members, invited me to come on a bus ride. Readers might have seen the regular Monday protests at noon outside City Hall. Signs, papier-mâché sculptures and a variety of noisemakers are employed to draw attention to topics that concern WOW! Recently, the drinking-water crisis and its impact on women and children has been highlighted.

In an effort to engage a larger audience, WOW! has started riding the bus on Wednesday at noon to various points around town. “We have smaller signs for the bus,” Shoemaker explained. The hope is to engage people in dialog and raise awareness abut WOW’s message simultaneously.

The day I attended, they were traveling to the government center for early voting and encouraging people to vote along the way.

So, on a sunny Wednesday, a group of excited women in pink pussy hats carrying protest signs converged on Second Street at the bus stop. A woman approached Deb Shoemaker and asked what this was about.

Deb explained they were headed to early voting for the Wilmington City Council election. The woman replied she had to vote all the way out at the university, and she didn’t tend to vote often. She really hadn’t looked into the current city council candidates much. Deb calmly and quietly chatted about options for early voting on her own sched-

ule. By the end, the woman waved goodbye and thanked her, and promised to look into it more.

OK, I thought. Off to a good start; at least talking about democracy is a way to engage.

To the bus driver’s credit, when confronted with a gaggle of excited women waving signs and asking for help to get to the government center, and fumbling with single dollar bills for the fare, he didn’t even blink.

He carefully outlined the route to take, issued everyone transfers, and made sure the last person was seated before the bus pulled away from the curb.

“Are you registered to vote?” One in our party asked a gentleman who was trying to nap on the last seat of the bus.

“No.” He shook his head, eyes wide, and took in the scene surrounding him.

Three voices at once started to offer him options but he quickly interrupted: “I don’t vote for my own, private, personal reasons.

I don’t vote.”

He shook his head and closed his eyes, politely. He firmly made it clear he did not want to discuss the topic with a group of strangers.

Lynn Shoemaker passed around walletsized guides of voting rights to everyone,

and made sure WOW! had plenty to hand out to anybody who might need them. “You do not need an ID to vote,” she reminded.

“That misconception is still out there.”

“Hey! I didn’t recognize y’all without a dog to walk!” I called out to two of my neighbors I see strolling their ageing Chihuahua. They just voted.

The group missed their connection on Oleander Drive and used the time waiting for the next bus to hold up signs and engage with drivers. Lots of people honked, waved or flashed a thumbs up. More looked a little surprised at a group of protesters congregated around a bus stop on Oleander. A couple of people pulled over to ask questions or learn more about why they were there. One sign reminded women their voices mattered; another stated, “Voting is free—but not voting is expensive.” A couple of men in pickup trucks and one in a small white compact flipped the group the bird or a thumbs down.

It was interesting to watch the impromptu gathering. It wasn’t a protest against a specific issue, just taking advantage of a logistics situation to remind people voting is important. Hell, the suffragettes fought so hard for this; to not vote would be a great disservice to everyone.

“I wish more people were there.” He shook his head.

The group made it to the government center parking lot and took a moment to regroup before heading off to early voting. A chant erupted to the tune of “Hey Jude”; “Na, na, na, na / hey hey hey / Goodbye” was replaced with “Women Vote!”

I looked in the window and the room filled with voting machines was empty, except for election officials. We chatted a bit about it not being a presidential election year, and both hoped the turnout would improve.

“Are you voting today?” One voting official asked me when I walked in with the WOW! group. The women were asked to leave their signs beyond the “no electioneering” perimeter. I explained Jock had just become an American citizen, and I was really looking forward to celebrating his first time voting on Election Day. “OK, then you can’t be in here if you aren’t voting today.”

I was dismissed to the parking lot to watch candidates talk with the few early voters and contemplate the day’s events.

Early voting runs until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 (full schedule can be found at elections.nhcgov.com/voting-registration/ one-stop/). Then the polls open for Election Day on November 7. Vote!

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smiled at the “Caylan McKay for Wilmington City Council” sign downtown and again at the Harper Peterson sign. “Make new friends but keep the old,” the song goes.

I continued to 21 N. Front Street, entered the creaky elevator. A pale, nearly transparent figure wearing a tattered business suit and tapping on his phone appeared as if from nowhere.

“Trolling and tweeting and social media?”

I sighed. “Maybe eventually these tools will help make things better. Right now we haven’t evolved enough to understand how to transform the billions and billions of gigawatts of information technology into enough wisdom to light a 60-watt bulb. The Internet has only been open to the public for a little over 21 years. If it was a kid, it might be graduating UNCW and would barely be allowed to buy a beer. Facebook is only 13 years old, an ornery, immature teen. That’s a pretty accurate description of the way most of us seem to use it.”

“Pretty warm for October. Crisp, not as humid as it’s been,” I said as the elevator door I hopped to the right. closed. “This is a cool building. Dennis Hopper owned it. But this elevator’s sketchy. Did “If you really want to make your voice heard you take advantage of early voting?” and maybe make our community a little bet“Grrrr,” grumbled the zombie-like appari- ter, vote!” tion.

“Aaahhh!” he moaned. “Vote?”

“If you didn’t vote, you might not get a chance. Could be Christmas before this elevator moves,” I said.

“So!” I said. “You really are a zombie!”

“I am the undead.”

“Were you a protest non-vote last No“You’re one of those, aren’t you?” Zombievember?” man said. “You talk to people!”

Zombie-man dropped his head.

“Yep,” I said. “Makes life a little less soli“Tell me you weren’t one of those folks that tary, brutish and short. I talk to people in elevators, on the street, on trains, planes, hated Hillary, figured Bernie and Trump were buses. My kids hate it. I’ll talk to anyone. pretty much the same, and helped vote this I figure we all have a tendency to live and POTUS in? Would you prefer a kale smoothbreathe within our bias bubbles, make as- ie? Or mainlining heroin laced with melanosumptions about people without much evi- ma? They’re pretty much the same. And neidence. Actual human interaction helps me ther one is a Happy Meal, right?” burst my little bias bubbles.”

“I haven’t voted in a presidential election “Save your breath. I’m a real zombie.” He since Nixon,” he admitted. continued with his gadget.

“And?” I probed.

“Do you know Anna Gamel?” I asked.

“I’ve never voted in a primary, mid-term or “She’s an energetic, talented local actress. I local election.” think she likes this time of year and the whole “Truly undead,” I said. zombie thing.”

Zombie-man sighed the kind of sigh only “Aaahhh!” he grumbled. “I’m not human! I old, tortured non-voting souls sigh. live here.”

“Vote young,” I suggested. “Caylan McKay “In this elevator?” I took a step to the left. for city council, for one good option. Young.

“It’s astounding. Time is fleeting. Madness Registered independent. Locally grown and takes its toll.” looking to serve the community that helped “Not that! Please, not that! Every emerging raise him. It’s fascinating we say we distrust theatre group since 1977 feels obligated to the government in general, and we re-elect produce ‘Rocky Horror’ in this venue. Why? the old incumbents at a truly astounding rate.”

Why? Why?” He broke, “Can’t you let me finWe stood staring at the elevator door. I ish my comment?” reached out and pushed the button for Level “Ohh!” I said. “You’re a zombie troll! Making 5. “I know it’s been a while, but you have to irrelevant incendiary comments on posts.” push the button. Just like voting.”

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Quick-thinking paramedics in Dorset, England, saved the life of a man whose fishing outing went south when a dover sole jumped down his throat and blocked his windpipe on Oct. 5. Sam Quilliam, 28, had just caught the 5 1/2-inch-long fish and went to give it a kiss when it wriggled free and lodged in his throat. “I ran round the pier like a headless chicken and then passed out,” Quilliam told The Guardian.

When first responders arrived, Quilliam was not breathing, but friends were performing CPR. Paramedic Matt Harrison said: “It was clear that we needed to get the fish out or this patient was not going to survive. ... I was able to eventually dislodge the tip of the tail and very carefully, so as not to break the tail off, I tried to remove it — although the fish’s barbs and gills were getting stuck on the way back up.” Finally, the fish “came

out in one piece,” Harrison said. Quilliam said his brush with death won’t put him off fishing. “Once I am back at work and fit, I will probably get back at it again,” he said.

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Carrie L. Hitt, 42, of Junction City, Oregon, died after her Ford Bronco left the road on Territorial Highway and rolled on Oct. 4. Hitt was ejected from her car and then struck by a second vehicle, driven by Nadine M. Killmaster, 32, of Yakima, Washington. Oregon State Police told The RegisterGuard they believe Hitt was using a mobile phone just before the crash.

HORSING AROUND

Lindsey Partridge of Ontario, Canada, booked herself at a pet-friendly Super 8 in Georgetown, Kentucky, for the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Make-

over on Oct. 4. At check-in, Partridge asked the front desk clerk if the pet policy included horses, to which the clerk answered, “Aw, I wouldn’t mind. You could do that.” So Partridge returned to her horse trailer and brought Blizz, her retired racehorse, into the hotel. Partridge and Blizz took a video and a few photos in the room, but eventually Partridge took Blizz to the Kentucky Horse Park, where the rooms are more suited to equine visitors. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported that Blizz took third place in the trail competition during the event.

for three days,” said police detective Patty Finch. Efforts to separate the women were unsuccessful, and Deckert was released with advice to seek medical attention.

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Eva Pandora Baldursdottir, a member of the Icelandic parliament from the Pirate Party, was scheduled to take part in a debate on Oct. 12, according to UPI, but an unexpected injury lent her an especially jaunty look for the televised event: She had to conduct the debate wearing an eye patch after her toddler daughter scratched her eye. “Sometimes astounding things can happen at the worst time,” Baldursdottir shared on Facebook, along with a photo of her wearing the eye patch.

Meanwhile, in Iowa, a pair of women stopped at a traffic light in Altoona in October looked at the car next to them and saw a horse staring back from the back seat.

“This is the most Iowa thing that has EVER happened to me,” Hannah Waskel tweeted, along with a video of the miniature horse.

AWESOME! “We started laughing and the people driving For the last time, Flight 666, traveling the horse saw us and waved,” Hannah told from Copenhagen, Denmark, to HEL (FinUPI. “They even rolled the window down for land’s Helsinki-Vantaa airport), took off the horse.” on Friday the 13th of October. A Finnair spokesman said the flight, questionably QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENT numbered for the superstitious among us, Tucson, Arizona, firefighters were has been making the trip for 11 years and called on Oct. 15 to a mobile home park has flown on Friday the 13th 21 times. after a resident there tried to remove spi- “Today will actually be the final time that derwebs from beneath his trailer using a our AY666 flight flies to HEL,” a spokespropane torch, but ended up setting his man told The Telegraph. Some Finnair home on fire. KVOA-TV reported that the flights are getting new numbers, and the unnamed man’s elderly mother, who also infamous route will be renumbered to 954. lived there, suffered minor injuries while The flight arrived safely in Helsinki. being carried out of the mobile home with the help of neighbors.

BRIGHT IDEAS

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport made an unusual discovery in the luggage of a traveler arriving from Vietnam in October: 54 illegal bird nests. The nests, which are considered a delicacy in some countries, are built out of solidified bird saliva and are used to make soup and broth, reported UPI. However, they are banned from entering the United States because they may carry infectious diseases. The nests were destroyed.

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The Daily World in Centralia, Washington, reported that Rachel A. Deckert, 27, tried to turn herself in at the Lewis County Jail on an outstanding DUI warrant on Aug. 21, but was turned away because she brought along her partner — literally glued to Deckert by her pinky finger. When Deckert tried again the next day, still attached to her partner, police and firefighters were called. The two women were attached by a copper elbow pipe into which they had each inserted a pinky finger secured with “some kind of epoxy,” a firefighter said. They told authorities they had been that way about a week at the suggestion of a couples therapy counselor.

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Malcolm Applegate, 62, of Birmingham, England, couldn’t take life with his demanding wife anymore, so 10 years ago he escaped. Applegate spent five of those years living in the woods near Kingston, until applying to live at a homeless charity called Emmaus Greenwich Center in South London, Fox News reported. “Without a word to anyone, not even family, I packed up and left ... I went missing for 10 years,” Applegate said. “I enjoyed my life,” he wrote in a blog on the Emmaus Greenwich website, but says he’s grateful to the charity for encouraging him to reconnect with his sister.

As for his wife, there has been no reaction from her to Applegate’s reappearance.

Residents of Rogersville, Missouri, are protesting a high school fundraising plan to convert an abandoned funeral home into a haunted house, according to KY3. com, calling the idea distasteful and insensitive. The Preston-Marsh Funeral Home had been scheduled for demolition, but the owner gave permission to students from Logan-Rogersville High School to use it at the end of October to raise money for a safe graduation celebration for seniors.

Students said they would use leftover equipment such as gurneys to enhance the spooky experience. But one Rogersville resident said doing so is “akin to opening a strip club in an old church.”

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Travis Shallow and The Deep End release ‘The Great Divide’ BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

“B

ob [Russell] always has these Buddha moments with me that I feel are so simple but superdeep life-lesson stuff, too,” singer-songwriter Travis Shallow says of his bandmate and guitarist. “He drops these diamonds every now and again that are not preachy at all, but they seem to come right when I need to hear ‘em.”

Russell completes Shallow’s full band, The Deep End, who closed out October with the release of their latest album, “The Great Divide,” on October 31. Shallow wasn’t especially planning on a Halloween release, it just happened to be the hard deadline he gave himself a couple of months ago. It was Russell, he credits, who coached him through completing the album during somewhat of a crossroads in his life.

“It was really hard for me to walk away from it and call it finished,” Shallow explains.

“He would tell me things toward the end, like, ‘Music is indefinitely perfectible,’ while I was getting all manic about mixes and pacing outside the studio like a weirdo. . . . But it helped me find comfort in letting it go when I had to, and Bob helped me with that. [It was a] completely new experience for me being sober and dealing with the swings of making a record. It’s really hard some days and effortless other days—if only you could harness the effortless days forever.”

Fans can order digital copies now and pre-order the record at Shallow’s website (www.travisshallow.com), but CDs and vinyl copies will soon be available at local record shop Gravity and at live shows. While Shallow and company are still settling on a release party date and venue, Shallow will make an appearance at the next songwriter showcase at the Brooklyn Arts Center Annex on November 8, during which he’ll play a few tracks off of “The Great Divide” and from his past catalog. encore spoke to Shallow to learn more about the stories told on the record. His extended interview is at encorepub.com encore (e): Tell us more about making the album and your journey producing it.

Travis Shallow (TS): Two years ago I got sober and wasn’t sure what the next step was going to be. Music was still at the forefront, but I wasn’t sure what writing, performing and overall life was going to be like. I

took a month off and just got down to basics: Get up early in the morning (October 2015—‘cause the sober fairy is a real thing and is relentless), and take my dog to the south end of Wrightsville Beach, and put in headphones and listen to my “go-to” records and Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast. Music sounded different; the beach looked different; my dog had a different energy because we were actually outside and not in the house with the blackout shades drawn. Everything was new and overwhelming. I didn’t play the guitar for a month. I didn’t sing. I literally just tried to find my footing in a completely new reality.

The guitars I have laying around the house were definitely whispering to me throughout that month off and romantically asking me to pick them back up, but I took my time. When I finally did, my first thought was, Can I still write a song?

I knew I wanted the album to have full band production and a pretty clear vision of instrumentation and overall vibe, so I needed to find session guys to record with me. . . . We rehearsed for eight to nine months, and I found an engineer, Jason Merritt, who understood the vision I had and the concept of the songs. We went into Overdub Lane in September last year for a week and tracked these songs to 2-inch tape.

It was inspiring to be back in the studio and to feel “purpose” again, with this new lineup players that can really bring it and just having fun—a lot of laughing. I spent the following year doing overdubs and finishing the album with Bob as a co-pilot. . . . We finished with a batch of songs I’m proud of, that is a snapshot of the last two years of my life—the good, bad and ugly. e: Have you been playing them for locals for a while or just introducing a couple along the way?

TS: Once we got done recording, we kept rehearsing with the same lineup, and it started to become a well-oiled machine. So I said, “Hey, let’s book some shows while I’m finishing the album.” Everybody was onboard, and we felt like it was a special project [we] wanted to keep close to the chest until the record was out. Also, we didn’t want to take it too seriously either; we just wanted to get back to the fun side of playing shows. So we’ve played most of them live but not all of ‘em. e: How have they evolved over time?

TS: “The Great Divide” is different every

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out pretty; we had a guest feature on it, Mike Hickman, who played cello and really knocked it out of the park. Strings just elevate a song in a way only they can. e: Listeners are eased into the record with a lovely violin solo on “The Great Divide.” Why choose this as the title track and to start off the album?

TS: When you put the record on, I imagine a vinyl listening experience where the needle drops and you’re eased into it, with a beautiful string arrangement that’s short and sweet. Then the drums kick in and we’re off to the races. e: Did you explore any new soundscapes or approaches with this album?

TS: We definitely had a few “tone quests” in the studio, where we’d be working on something and have an idea—like a guitar through a leslie cab or using a space echo or reverse guitar. When we had an idea and were onto something, we used the toys to the fullest in all studies we worked in; that’s what they’re there for. Guitar through the leslie cab at Overdub Lane for that big cathedral soundscape-y stuff, and using cool NEW TRACK: Travis Shallow played a few tunes guitars, ‘60s Rickenbacher 12-string (on off his new album when he opened for Lukas Nelson Stitch), Hammond B-3, B-15 flip top on bass, cool amps, etc. at GLA. Photo by Tom Dorgan. time we play it, purposely. There’s an open instrumental build section in the middle and we never know how it’s going to go, how long, or when it ends, but we always seem to land on our feet at the end of it. Some songs shouldn’t have too much structure, it rings the life out of ‘em. That one also has two tempos: a slower one for verses and a faster one for the chorus—pretty drastic changes, actually, but it feels right so it stays that way.

We haven’t been playing “Come On In”; it’s a pretty ballad but it’s a sad bastard song, for sure. So when we do the electric full band show, we haven’t found a place for some of the softer stuff, but we will incorporate it once the album’s out. We will probably have a shorter acoustic set, and then a longer electric set—but it’s mainly an electric album. e: Is “Come On In” about personal relationships?

TS: “Come on In” is an older tune I had written with a character in mind, but it’s impossible for my own sensibilities and story not to creep into every song I write, even when it’s character-driven and trying to be non-autobiographical. That one came

Then at Dark Pines, we were on a Neve Console there, so we had fun with that and a vintage space echo with a ‘64 Gibson 330, (had to peel it from Bob’s hands), and even some synth stuff I have never really used on a record but added a texture and warmth to songs like “Papertrail” and “World Will Turn.”

Every studio has things its known and good for; we tried to hit ‘em all wherever we were.

I did some harmony vocal stuff on the album that was more complex and experimental for me. I love harmony vocals, and I used to be in a three-part harmony band, A Few Good Liars, so it’s really hard for me to not layer the shit out of every song. But there are a couple songs on the record with no harmonies at all—some where I got all Jeff Lynn with it and went for it, and if it felt good, I kept it.

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DISCOVER NEW MUSIC AT 98.3 THE PENGUIN

PLAYLIST SAMPLE: ROBERT PALMER - SNEAKIN' SALLY THROUGH THE ALLEY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - ATLANTIC CITY BIG SOMETHING - PASSENGER DAVE MATTHEWS BAND - JIMI THING LISSIE - IN SLEEP JASON ISBELL - GOD IS A WORKING MAN PAUL SIMON - GRACELAND DIANE BIRCH - RISE UP R.E.M. - SO. CENTRAL RAIN (I'M SORRY MANDOLIN ORANGE - THESE OLD WHEELS

NEW MUSIC ADDED: THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS - JESSICA SHARON JONES & TEH DAP KINGS - MATTER OF TIME

UPCOMING PENGUIN SHOWS: THE PENGUIN PRESENTS BIG SOMETHING AND THE MIDATLANTIC AS THEY MAKE THEIR DEBUT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES SATURDAY 11/11!!

SPECIALTY SHOWS: The Evening Experiment with Eric Miller, Wednesdays 7-9pm Acoustic Cafe Saturdays from 7-9am, etown Saturdays at 9am Putumayo World Music Hour Sundays at 8am

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A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THURSDAY

THE SOUNDBOARD

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

Hotel California (7:30pm; $30-$50; Eagles Tribute) —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Neighborhood Food Truck Night (6pm; Free) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

Wes Sayer & Catch the Food Truck (6pm; Free) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Jazz Series: Jazziando...Latin Jazz & More (6:30pm; $10-$20)

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon FRIDAY

MONDAY

$2.75 Michelob Ultra $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila All Floors open

TUESDAY

SATURDAY

$2 Select Domestic • $3 Draft $4 Flavored Bombs 1/2 Price Apps Live Music from Tony and Adam $3 Fat Tire & Voo Doo $5 Jameson • $2 Tacos Pub Trivia on Tuesday Live music from Rebekah Todd

$3 Miller Lite $4 Deep Eddy Lemon Drop shots $5 Deep Eddy Grapefruit and Soda All floors open

$2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Wells, 1/2 price bottles of wine $2 off a dozen oysters Live music from Jeremy Norris

$3 Corona/ Corona lt • $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary Live music from L-Shape Lot duo 3pm and Clay Crotts 8pm

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY

—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

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

Julia Walker Jewell Jazz (7pm; $3)

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

Firedrums Fire Dancers (7:30pm; Free)

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

Trivia Night w/ Party Gras Entertainment (7:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; $3)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Lucas Brothers (7pm, 9:30pm; $18; Comedy)

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

‘Loosewheel’ Bluegrass Jam (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (8pm; Free)

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 723 N. 4th St. ROOTS AND SOUL: The Amanda Fish Band will play The Whiskey in downtown Wilmington this Friday, with Brody Buster opening. Photo by MR King Images.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Port City Trivia with Dutch (6:30pm; Free)

—Magnolia Greens Golf Course, 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

A Class Act (7pm; $3; Sylvia, Barry, Nell) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

UNCW Presents: Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence (7:30pm; $15-$40; Dance)

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 910-962-3500

Gruff Goat Comedy: Thre Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. (8pm; Free) —Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; Free; Electric Dance Party) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Extreme Music Bingo w/ Party Gras (10pm; Free)

Bonfire (8pm; Free; Blues, Roots) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

The Casserole (8pm; Free; Rock)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Massive Grass (8pm; Free; Bluegrass)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

Amanda Fish Band w/ Brody Buster (9pm; Cover TBD; Roots, Rock) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Bigg B DJ (10pm; Cover TBD)

—2nd Base Lounge, 255 North Front St.

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

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5564 Carolina Beach Road, CAROLINA SKY (910) 452-1212 9:00PM-MIDNIGHT Thursday night - COLLEGE NIGHT $2 BEER SPECIALS $1 JELLO SHOTS Friday night SENECA GUNS 9:30am-1am Saturday night DJ DANCE PARTY 9:30pm-1am Sunday - FREE COOKOUT 1pm-6pm GOSSIN BROTHERS 8pm-11pm

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DON’T MISS!

$3.50 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas $3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

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

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

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs $5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

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LIVE MUSIC Sunday

11/3 – Iration 11/10 – Dave Matthews Band Tribute 11/11 – Big Something 11/17 – Pandora’s Box 11/18 – The Original Wailers 11/22 – Tru Sol 11/24 – Tuesday’s Gone 11/25 – Biz Markie 12/1 – Clutch 12/8 – The Revivalists

DOUBLE CHUCKLES: See the Lucas Brothers at Dead Crow this Friday or Saturday. Courtesy photo.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Benefit for Step Up for Solidiers: Live Music and More (12pm; Donations) —Wilmington Moose Lodge, 4610 Carolina Beach Rd.

Elena Woodard (3pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

CFBS Blues Jam: IBC Challege Qualifier (4pm; Cover TBD) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

James Jarvis (6pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—Candle Nut Restaurant, 21 N. Front St.

Lucas Brothers (7pm, 9:30pm; $18; Comedy)

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

Michael Wolfe (7pm; $3; Singer, Guitarist) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

David Dixon (8pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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Hank Barbee Trio (8pm; Free; Americana, Singer-Songwriter)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Rebekah Todd and Sean & Her Dilemma (10pm; $7; Rock, Soul) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Books, Beer and Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS

Justin Cody Fox Duo (4pm; Free; Americana)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

St. Paul’s Choir Concert: Faure Requiem (5:30pm; Free)

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

Sunday DJ Pop-up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

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

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Schumann Quartet (7:30pm; $15-$30)

—UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Open Mic Mondays w/ Micros (8pm; Free)

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

Monday Night Parade w/ Lit & Friends (9pm; Free) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

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

Hourglass Studios Open Mic Night (7pm; Free) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Port City Trivia with Dutch (6:30pm; Free)

—Magnolia Greens Golf Course, 1800 Tommy Jacobs Dr.

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

The Jillettes (7pm; $3)

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

The Annex Songwriter Session #12 (7pm; $5) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 910-538-2939

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

Trivia Night w/Party Gras Entertainment (7pm; Free)

—Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; Free; Electric Dance Party) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Extreme Music Bingo w/ Party Gras (10pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

FOR REAL: See Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real at Motorco Music Hall on Nov. 12. Photo by Tom Dorgan, taken at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 11/2: Jen Kirkman and Minori Hinds 11/3: COIN and Joan MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 11/1: I The Mighty, Hail The Sun and Good Tiger 11/2: Scott Miller 11/3: Blitzen Trapper and Lilly Hiatt 11/4: Boris, Mutoid Man and Endon 11/5: Snow Tha Product 11/6: Cold Specks and La Timpa 11/7: The War & Treaty and Molly Stevens 11/9: AJJ (Formerly Andrew Jackson Jihad) 11/10: Azizi Gibson 11/11: Max and Loote 11/12: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722 11/8: John Cleese and the Holy Grail 11/9: Straight No Chaser 11/11: Tori Amos 11/12: John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring 11/13: Bon Iver and Aero Flynn LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 11/3: The Dead Phish Panic 11/4: DJ Kid Capri 11/5: Oteil & Friends 11/9: DeadPhish Orchestra with Maradeen 11/10: GOBLIN and Morricone Youth 11/11: Sister Hazel and JD Eicher Trio 11/12: The Maine, Dreamers and Night Riots 11/13: Hoodie Allen, Luke Christopher and Myles Parrish 11/14: The Original Wailers and E.N. Young

CATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 11/2: Larry Keel Experience and Jon Stickley Trio (Back) 11/2: The English Beat and Crucial Fiya 11/3: Jd Mcpherson and Nicole Atkins 11/3: All Them Witches and King Buffalo (Back) 11/4: Knuckle Puck, Movements with Confidence, more 11/4: The Hotelier, Oso Oso And Alex Napping (Back) 11/5: Tera Melos and Speedy Ortiz And Promm (Back) 11/5: Joyce Manor And Wavves and Culture Abuse 11/6: Kid Politics & Robertson and more (Back) 11/6: Wax Tailor and Dirty Art Club 11/7: The Strumbellas and Noah Kahan 11/7: The World Is A Beautiful Place and more (Back) NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 10/31: Goth Prom, Dollar Signs, Mall Goth and more 11/1: I Prevail, We Came as Romans and more 11/2: Ward Davis 11/3: Reckless Kelly and The Trongone Band 11/4: Oteil & Friends 11/7: The Lone Bellow and The Wild Reeds 11/10: Runaway Gin 11/11: Time Sawyer and Virginia Ground THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 11/2: RL Grime 11/3: JohnnySwim 11/4: Grits and Biscuits 11/6: Bon Iver with Aero Flyn 11/7: HIM, Bang and Whimper THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 11/3: Bebe Rexha and Marc E Bassy 11/5: Tribel Seeds 11/9: BRUJERIA, Voodoo Glow Skulls and more

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ARTS>> WRITING

FOSTERING PERSEVERANCE:

Filmmaker Dev T. Smith explores struggles of creative professionals at NC Writers’ Network

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2017 fall conference was planned to coincide with the North Carolina Arts Council’s 50th anniversary. This marks an effort to create a more open dialogue between the writers’ network and other creative professionals throughout the state beyond the literary.

BY: JAMES MCCREA

ll too often childhood ambitions of “living your dream” end up crushed beneath the wheel of industrialism, especially if those dreams involve creative expression. Those who achieve financial success in fields like writing, filmmaking, performing, or even blogging are seen as extraordinarily lucky. The rest are expected to relegate their dreams to the realm of a hobbyist, and more importantly get “a real job.” Why does it seem so difficult to sustain a career in artistic expression when it’s much easier to find “real” work? Where did this expectation that dreams are to be readily abandoned come from, and why aren’t more people fighting it?

“A guy like me doesn’t settle for unanswered questions,” filmmaker Dev T. Smith muses. He searched for answers over the course of a year, in fact, documenting his findings in his second feature-length film, “CreativeNC: An Introspective Look at Creative Culture.” His documentary gathers numerous North Carolina professionals operating in various creative endeavors— bloggers, musicians, web designers, et al.

All of them pose questions about the role of independent thinkers in a society that values conformity above all else, drawing from vastly different personal experiences.

Initially, Smith’s first impression of North Carolina imbued in him a sense of desolation, with images of endless farmland and college-sports fanatics bombarding him from all angles. Shortly after graduating from college, he discovered an entire culture of like-minded folks sharing his same aspiration of supporting themselves based on their innate desire to create. He soon discovered the same aspirations they all shared were met with the same roadblock: There’s a dearth of support for the arts in North Carolina.

“When I graduated from college and began building my career as a creative professional, I realized many of my peers in North Carolina’s creative scene shared the same frustration,” he reminisces. “We had the talent and ambition, but there was literally no infrastructure or industry that would allow us to be creative with regard to music, fashion or visual arts, and build a career around it. Unless we wanted to work at a marketing agency or in the marketing department at

“It’s a celebration of the arts in North Carolina, more so than conferences in years past,” Fiore explains. “On Saturday morning, the North Carolina Humanities Council will be announcing the winners of their annual Linda Flowers Writing Award. That night we’ll be celebrating 50 years of the Arts Council with the Secretary of NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Susie H. Hamilton. That’s part of an ongoing celebration the arts council is doing this year in all 100 counties across the state. Bringing Dev in is another way to celebrate the creative arts all around North Carolina.”

GET A REAL (ARTISTIC) JOB: Dev T. Smith shares experiences with like-minded folks hoping to support themselves by living their dreams.

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Bank of America or something, we had no way to live our dreams.

But this is not strictly a problem of employment. Smith realized the majority of his peers faced alienation from their family, friends and even in universities where creativity was purported to be a virtue. Being stifled from all angles naturally leads to doubts and defeatism, but Smith claims it’s integral to nurture the creative side, regardless of any opposition.

“We all shared stories of being misunderstood or lacking support from people who couldn’t understand our goals,” Smith explains. “Too many people are taught their creativity has to be limited to a hobby, and that’s just not true. I am creative, period. I don’t turn it off or on. This is me 24/7.”

While it may seem like Smith and company are picking on North Carolina, the fact of the matter is the entire country is wracked by similarly stifling environments. Resources for creative professionals are few and far between outside of major metropolitan areas, and even in big cities the competition is fierce. The majority of Americans grow up in places like North Carolina and as such face very similar dilemmas.

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“The experience of being creative in North Carolina is a microcosm of what it’s like to be creative in most of America,” Smith explains. “Most people don’t live in or near cities like Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, or even Chicago. Most people can’t just go intern at a major magazine or fashion week.

Most artists can’t just walk into a record label. Most people who lead initiatives or produce events aren’t in a place where someone can notice their work and give them an opportunity to showcase it on a major platform. Additionally, education is broken on a national level. Kids aren’t being taught to discover their passion and learn how to build a life around it. We live in a very industrialized society that doesn’t encourage thinking outside of the box. Creative people literally don’t know how to think ‘inside of the box.’ Imagine the frustration of growing up in a society and education system that tells you your ideas or goals are unrealistic, and doesn’t want you to live out loud.“ Fortunately, “CreativeNC” has found a welcome host in the North Carolina Writers’ Network, who will show the film at their fall conference in Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 12:30 p.m. The Writers’ Network is no stranger to the Cape Fear, having hosted seasonal events in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach to reach out to writers across all of North Carolina. However, this year’s conference is unique. According to Charles Fiore, communications director for the North Carolina Writers’ Network, the

The writers’ network empathizes with the struggles faced by creative professionals, as described by Smith and his peers in “CreativeNC.” To help fill the void, they offer numerous courses in fiction writing, critiques, and sessions, in addition to openmic readings. Many of the courses are readily available online throughout the year, but Fiore encourages anyone with creative aspirations to attend a conference, even if they have little to no experience in writing.

“Certainly, as much as we advocate for the literary arts, we understand we’re one arm of the economic and cultural driving force that is the arts in North Carolina,” Fiore offers. “We really do try to create a welcoming environment so people who haven’t been to one will feel comfortable. I would encourage anybody who’s taking a look at it to take that step and meet some of your local writing community. There’s definitely going to be a place for them at the conference, no matter what they’re interests are or what their skill level is.”

DETAILS:

NC Writers’ Network Fall Conference Holiday Inn Resort 1706 North Lumina Ave. November 3-5 910-256-2231 www.ncwriters.org

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE

ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com The public is invited to a one man show “Escape into Plein Air” featuring 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.

On Saturday November 10, we will host an Open House from 11 am-4 pm. Join us and see artists working, as well as a live model. The public is invited to paint or draw from the model. Just bring your own supplies or visit our art supply store. This is our kick-off to the holiday season and there will be fun and refreshments.

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com Art in Bloom Gallery in partnership with Unlocking Silent Histories presents an interactive art exhibit Nov. 1-19. Experience cultural films created by Indigenous youth from Maya Guatemala and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

View films plus visual art and textiles from these vibrant communities.

Special Reception: Nov. 12, Sunday, 2-4 pm; closing Reception: Nov. 19, Sunday, 2-4 pm Join us for a special artist showcase and studio sale by ceramic artist, Traudi Thornton.

Traudi’s handmade, one of a kind ceramic work will grace the gallery with a special sale on Saturday, November 25. Traudi will be in the gallery from 11am until 2pm. Guests will enjoy refreshments and get a start on holiday gift shopping.

ART OF FINE DINING

www.aibgallery.com In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local restaurants and CHECKER CAB productions to exhibit original art in other locations. The following exhibits continue through December 2017.

“Contemporary Art by Stephanie Mobbs Deady” with mixed media at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street.

“Southern Embrace: New Art by Debra Bucci” with oil paintings at The District Kitchen and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th Street.

“Empty Faces and Abstract Spaces by Joan McLoughlin” with paintings at Pinpoint Restaurant,114 Market Street.

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.

EXPO 216

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com Two floors of thought-provoking art and fashions in historic downtown! Expositions are theme-driven, currently addressing Death & Dying . A 3D blown glass installation Contemplating Transcendence by Niki Hildebrand, a 9 by 18 foot mural, Spectrum of Spirits, by Joan McLoughlin, and three skull-centered pieces

by Elizabeth Darrow will intrigue you. Fashions such as Flatliner (made of medical tubing) and The Cyclist’s Widow (entirely of recycled bicycle parts) will stun you.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com “Time & Place” features ceramic work from YiFenn Strickland and mixed media paintings

by Shelia Keefe Ortiz. Both of these Wilmington artists masterfully create striking work from soft, organic forms. Will remain on view until November 11.

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.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

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

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

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, fabric art, pottery, sculpture,

turned and carved wood and artisan-created jewelry. There are two onsite kilns and four wheels used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery. A custom framing department is available. There are realistic and abstract art classes as well as workshops by nationally and regionally known artists.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery Through Nov. 10, the Cape Fear Community College Wilma Daniels Gallery will feature artwork by CFCC faculty. The exhibit will include original artwork by Ben Billingsley, Geoff Calabrese, Kevin Dunn, Jessica Gaffney, Brandon Guthrie, Donna Hardee, Jack Landry, Gabriel Lovejoy, Jennifer Mace, Melissa Manley, Kendall Martin, Deborah Onate, Victoria Paige, Abigail Perry, Kimberly Prenda, Deborah Quinn, Kirah Van Sickle, Travis Weller, Sherrie Whitehead, and Lauren Scharling.

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ARTS>>THEATRE

COKE-FUELED CAPTIVATION: PSL’s ‘Bachelorette’ nails the grimy underbelly of human nature

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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ineapple-Shaped Lamps, Wilmington’s beloved sketch comedy troupe, has taken over the Ruth and Bucky Stein Studio Theatre at Thalian Hall to stage Leslye Headland “Bachelorette.” The 2008 play was adapted by Headland into a film in 2012 and stars Kirsten Dunst. Now it comes to vivid life in the black-box theater.

Becky (Katherine Rosner) and Cal are getting married—which shouldn’t be the end of the world. Somehow, for her friends, it is. Becky isn’t the pretty one; she struggles with her weight. Yet she has landed a rich husband who really seems to dote upon her. Gina (Jessica Gift) and Katie (Mickey Johnson) are here to party—a wedding is a party, right? And this is Becky’s last night of freedom, after all. If there is one thing these two can do, it is party. They might not have accomplished much else in their short lives, but they

have perfected indulgence in excess. Katie and Gina haven’t seen much of Becky lately, and given the way they bad mouth her, it is not hard to figure out why. Katie is the former prom queen who peaked a little early in life and isn’t quite certain how everything passed her by, but it has. Gina, her well-meaning best friend, hasn’t peaked so much as plateaued into a life of avoidance: confrontation, loss, pain—you name it. But she has to work at it, and partying is a great way to distract from those around her, who are landmines of emotion.

Enter Regan (Em Wilson), who embodies what her name conjures up from “King Lear.” She is tall, thin and accomplished in life. She is also as ugly inside as she is pretty on the outside.

The debauchery takes off at a cokefueled gallop. Or so it seems. It is really fueled by pain. The three women are all baffled and angry their lives are off course.

One has to wonder why they don’t see

themselves as fully functional people without the seal of male approval in their lives. But that question isn’t going to get answered in a two-hour show—or maybe ever for these women. They clearly need and want this—even if it is fleeting. Regan has “befriended” two potheads, Jeff (Phill Antonino) and Joe (Anthony Corvino). She invites them to the hotel suite, and the expected evening commences with a routine as old as passing a bowl.

The two men are as different as can be.

Antonino’s Jeff is an opportunist with very little regard for others. If anything, he plays a more straightforward and honest mirror of Regan. She’s pretty but incredibly mean and self-serving. It is hard to love either of them.

They both play it so convincingly I found myself hoping they would fall into a hole of each other and just disappear. Of course, that won’t happen. The two are resilient experts at looking out for number one.

Now Corvino’s Joe and Johnson’s Katie, on the other hand, are a surprise at almost every turn. On the surface they are both pretty much failures Neither give indication of more depth than what’s on the surface, for that matter. But they surprise by slowly unveiling bits of themselves that—in the hands of less-skilled performers—would come across as parody or unbelievable.

The two take their time and ride the wave of alcohol, marijuana, coke, prescription drugs, and flirtation to make it believable.

Revelation can be difficult to make realistic onstage; too often it can come off as a plot device rather than a shared moment of intimacy. But these two really nail it.

The ghost in the machine of it all is Becky, who finally appears at the end. Rosner has a very short period of time to bring Becky to life as a fully functional person rather than

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the much-derided lucky bride. Oddly, it is her interactions with Gina that make Becky the most real. Gift’s Gina is filled with volume, intensity and commitment. She can’t do anything by half-measures. When she feels guilt, she feels guilt—which is far more than Regan can say. When she cares, she cares deeply. That is why Becky can’t forgive her or rekindle their friendship—and what passes unspoken between the two women made me long for their reconciliation. The audience can see and feel neither of them want this, but here they are.

Perhaps that is part of what makes watching the show so fascinating. It is, on the surface, a comedy, but the performers aren’t playing to punchlines. They are truly in each moment, which makes it so believable—but, ultimately, it’s so much more touching. Director Matt Carter has a remarkable sense of staging. It is a script that could easily devolve into parody or wallow in pity. It took a strong vision and deft hand to keep that from happening, while the performers ranged across the scope of young adult experience. Set designer Holly Cole Brown has given him quite a playground for the actors to romp in: an upscale hotel suite filled with wedding gifts, plants and balloons (complete with a pineappleshaped lamp on the desk). There is a lot of detail to the set and props, but Carter and performers have made something much greater than the sum of its parts. Most characters would be difficult people to like or want to spend time with—somehow, by the end of the evening, I couldn’t help hoping for goodness to come for all of them.

Make no mistake, it is a very fun and touching evening; however, it is not for children. It is filled with booze, drugs and discussions of oral sex that make some of David Mamet’s work sound almost Grated. The performances are captivating to watch, and I left amazed at how well the team captured a moment in the human experience.

DETAILS:

Bachelorette

Nov. 3-5, 8 p.m.; Sun. matinees, 3 p.m.

Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre Thalian Hall • 301 Chestnut St. Tickets: $15-$20 www.thalianhall.org

ARTS>>THEATRE

MUSICAL MAYHAM:

‘The Toxic Avenger’ continues to show the delightfully broad range of ILM theatre

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BY: ANGHUS

play, and get face-to-mutated face with the audience. The show benefits greatly from

ne thing I love about Wilmington is its ample, diverse theatre scene.

It provides a wide variety of shows for all types of audiences with quality and range. It’s great to live in a town that can support more traditional shows as well as something weird and wonderful like Panache Theatre’s “The Toxic Avenger Musical.”

For anyone unfamiliar with “The Toxic Avenger,” let’s have a quick primer: In 1984 famed cult-movie director Lloyd Kaufman launched “The Toxic Avenger” into the world. Like many of Kaufman’s films, it was brash, irreverent, crude, hilarious, and basted in bad taste. The story is of a nebbish nerd in New Jersey who is transformed into a mutant after being dumped into a vat of toxic waste. Instead of giving him terminal cancer, he is transformed into a horrific-looking monster with super strength, who vows to take down those responsible for turning New Jersey into a toxic dump.

There’s a number of cult movies that have made the successful transition into musical theater. John Waters’ “Hairspray” (1988), Daniel Waters and Michael Lehmann’s “Heathers” (1988)—which Panache did earlier in the year to rave reviews— Roman Polanski’s “The Fearless Vampire Killers” (1967), and Sam Raimi’s “The Evil Dead” (1981) are all movies that have been brought to the musical stage. “The Toxic Avenger” joins the joyous melange of musical mayhem brought to raucous life by local director Anthony Lawson. The show is the kind of over-the-top, go-forbroke production that channels the energy and devilish deviancy of classics like “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

The Front Street Theater (formerly City Stage) is a perfect venue for the show, too. The garbage-clad industrial set stretches to all four corners of the proscenium. The floor-level stage gives the performers the ability to work the crowd and

ian love interest, Sarah, She shows off her pipes and comic stylings, as both are finely tuned. Villecco feels like a classically trained performer scratching a rock-n-roll itch—like a hard-rock version of Kristen Bell who fully embraces the dark humor of a blind librarian and all the great laughs mined at the character’s expense.

If there’s an award for marathon performances, it would have to go to Ty Myatt and Rashad James, who play every other character in the show. It requires a maddening pace and more costume changes than an obsessive-compulsive stylist. Bullies, policemen, scientists, old ladies, bitchy best friends, hairstylists—they do it all! They’re an energetic ensemble of two bringing a lot of broad comedy to the stage, and sticking most of the landings.

momentum; the jokes and songs come at audiences fast, never lingering too long on those talky, story bits. The story about the evils of pollution and corporate greed is as timely as ever. Then again, it also seems like an excuse to tell a story about a murderous mutant more than moral and environmental inspiration. The four-piece live band brings a raw sound to the proceedings. As a musical, “The Toxic Avenger” is pretty good. Thanks to a passionate cast, it becomes something more.

DETAILS:

The Toxic Avenger Musical

Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 2-5, 8 p.m. or 3 p.m. only on Sun. “The Toxic Avenger Musical” greatly ben- Special nights: Oct. 30-31 efits from a talented, funny cast that takes N. Front St. • 21 N. Front St. a slightly above-average book and infuses 910-679-6038 it with life. It is a show that benefits from

a more intimate space where the classic rock-inspired score can make the entire theater tremble.

Brendan Carter brings a lot of personality to the protagonist role of Melvin/Toxie.

He performs most of it in a rubber mask and neon green bodysuit. He does a solid job but feels slightly inhibited compared to the other four manic performers who are given a far broader spectrum with which play.

Kire Stenson continues to be Wilmington’s most potent stick of dynamite. She chews through every scene with potency.

She sings, shticks and dazzles as both Melvin’s meshuga mother and evil mayor.

One of the show’s high points is a duet requiring Stenson to play both roles in a slew of costume changes and manic moments.

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DISASTROUS DISASTER FILM:

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‘Geostorm’ is no fun to watch

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Multiple venues around town Nov. 8-12 • $10-$350

BY: ANGHUS

Wilmington’s independent film festival gets underway Nov. 8 at multiple venues across town. It will showcase over 200 movies in various genres, as well as host multiple parties, highlight the entrepreneurial spirit at its Connect conference, and it’s added stage performances to the mix for 2017. Passes and tickets at cucalorus.org. See the full program in this week’s encore!

n a world of big-budget blockbuster cinema lies the laziest, easiest, trashiest genre: the disaster movie. They are formulaic by-thenumbers experiences, held together with the most thread bare of plots until they inevitably fall apart both creatively and literally. That’s not to say I dislike disaster movies. Far from it. There are some damn entertaining disaster movies out there. Especially in the preGeorge Lucas/”Star Wars”/industrial light and magic era, when cities had to be destroyed using miniatures and models; when expert craftsmen had to build scale-model cities and find new and exciting ways to blow them to smithereens.

The modern disaster film is a fish-in-a-barrell scenario: Easier than a Kardashian at the NBA All-Star game. The advent of computergenerated set pieces and special effects has allowed Hollywood to eviscerate cities with a few thousand mouse clicks. Watching Los Angeles reduced to rubble by a volcano can be staged in a virtual world and top-talent actors filmed on a greenscreen. No one would ever accuse disaster movies of being art. Then again, “Titanic,” the second highest grossing movie of all time, is technically a disaster movie. So, maybe in the hands of the right director, a disaster movie can become something more than the sum of its debris.

“Geostorm” is not that movie.

It resides on the other end of the quality spectrum; the trashy side, with other ridiculous movies like “San Andreas,” “Armageddon” and “2012.” There is no attempt here at being taken seriously. This is grade-D trash designed to be as entertaining as possible, while requiring audiences to use the fewest number of brain cells to connect barely-there plot points until the final credits roll.

This particular piece of slightly entertaining hot garbage is directed by Dean Devlin, who helped produce better, more successful disaster epics like “Independence Day” and “The Day After Tomorrow.” For the better part of two decades he and his former partner, Roland Emmerich, have cornered on the terrible, financially successful disaster movie. No doubt readers have groaned their way through such memorable trash as 1998’s “Godzilla” or 2016’s biggest steaming pile “Independence Day: Resurgence.” This is not someone who is bothered by words like “quality.”

“Geostorm” brings us to the near future, where the world is being hammered by stronger meteorological events that threaten man-

CINEMATIQUE FAIR WARNING: Gerard Butler starring in ‘Geostorm’ was the first sign of disaster in this terrible disaster flick. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

kind. In order to control these superstorms from destroying life as we know it, the world’s smartest scientists come together and develop a series of satellites that can control weather and minimize potential threat to planet Earth.

Everything is going fine until a dire conspiracy unfolds involving a sinister group taking control of the weather-controlling satellite network and begins to wreak havoc.

Only one man can stop this: Gerard Butler. In the last decade, he’s gone from curb stomping Persians in “300” to becoming the laziest action star on the planet. In the world of “Geostorm,” he’s the world’s smartest engineer and helped create “Dutch Boy,” the poorly named satellite network that staves off Earth’s destruction with enough pseudoscience to make Neil deGrasse Tyson’s head explode. He heads into space at the behest of his straight-laced, politically savvy brother, who super-conveniently is in charge of the program. While super-engineer Gerard Butler tries to solve the mystery in space, his brother (Jim Sturgess) remains on the ground navigating the murky world of American politics.

My biggest problem with “Geostorm” was the amount of time characters spent staring at screens, talking. This might be the most expository movie in the history of modern cinema. Nothing is left to the imagination. Every plot point is conveniently discussed ad nauseum. I spent much of the film rooting for the geostorm to wipe out these thinly written excuses for characters, but there’s a depressing lack of destruction in this disaster movie. Sure, there

are a few scenes of a city being blown up, but the movie lacks the kind of blatant hedonistic damage that makes a movie like “Geostorm” ultimately enjoyable. There are never those prolonged moments of tension from surviving the hellish landscapes and inhuman conditions.

As far as disaster movies go, “Geostorm” is tame. While the sci-fi premise is remotely interesting, the execution of the plot is painfully rendered. And for my money, seeing Gerard Butler’s name on the poster is more of a warning than an advertisement. “Geostorm” is a hot mess that can’t even exploit the most fun elements of this genre.

DETAILS: Geostorm

Rated R Directed by Dean Devlin Starring Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. 7 p.m. • $7

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■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available.

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courtesy photo 6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Wed 5pm-9pm, Thurs.-Sat 5pm-10pm ■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sunday 11am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon closed. Tues-Fri 11am-9 pm. Sat and Sun breakfast 8-11:30, opened 8am to 9pm.

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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, 910-7984999. Dine in • Delivery • Take out ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: 12pm - 3 am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: munchiesfoodco.com PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy 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 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 Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 2978416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 4523952 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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100% of our menu is made in-house daily Ogden Location: 910.791.7800 6932 Market Street Hampstead Location: 910.270.9200 15248 Highway 17 North Check out our new mid-town location 910.833.8841 894 South Kerr Avenue Drive-Thru Service at Hamptead and Kerr Ave. locations Locally family owned and operated since 2011

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ASIAN HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with two locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead Drive-thru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or take-out options.

We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Friday for $4.69 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious peeled our shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We quick grill our seafood for great flavor and healthy meal. Check our Facebook Page for today’s awesome Hibachi To Go Lunch Special. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hibachi To Go Facebook.

Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Kerr Ave Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, North Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com 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,

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., 11am10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/

JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE • www.jamaicascomfortzone.net 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,

Baked from scratch in small batches all throughout the day!

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

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 wellbeing, both physically and mentally. Our menu con-

UNIQUE COMBINATIONS WITH SWEET & SAVORY FLAIR! • Over 15 different flavors, like mango habanero, pear with hot bacon jam and our signature pepper cupcake • Daily and seasonal flavors • Warm house-made fruit compote cupcakes • Finished with fresh whipped creams, toasted nuts, ganache, fresh fruit, etc.

Come see why folks visit us from all over the world to taste the unexpected in a cupcake.

105 S. Front Street • 910.399.1088 • www.thepepperedcupcake.com ~ COMING SOON ~ 260 Racine Drive, Suite 7 Monday: 10am-6pm • Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-9pm • Sunday: 10am-6pm

We DELIVER and SHIP • Check out reviews on Tripadvisor and Yelp!

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sists 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-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; 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” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered. Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue— right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Bagels-301865953202309/

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years. Familyowned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options. Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am-9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter

C R E AT I N G W H O L E S O M E , D E L I G H T F U L FOOD TO FEED YOUR LIFESTYLE

Let Spoonfed Kitchen take the work out of preparing your Thanksgiving Feast!

Our Thanksgiving Eve Carry Out Menu features all your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dishes fully prepared and ready to heat and serve on Thanksgiving Day. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Go to spoonfedkitchen.com to download our Thanksgiving Carry Out Menu 2. Place your order by Saturday, November 18th 3. Pick up your order on Wednesday, November 22nd

Don’t forget to reserve your Humble Roots Farm Pasture Raised Turkey to complete your feast!

Menus also available on our Facebook Page

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

19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

IRISH THE HARP

CAFE SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH // BAKERY & COFFEE // FRESH SALADS. ENTREES & PASTRIES TO GO SPECIALTY MARKET DELIVERING MEALS TO YOUR VACATION HOME C ATERING

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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

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience

is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique familyfriendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two 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 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon10 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) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFÉ Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

MEXICAN

2 locations to serve you 7220 Wrightsville Avenue 910-256-1222

Coming Soon To

5906 Oleander Drive Monkey Junction 910-769-4232 5226 S. College Rd.

Serving Breakfast and Lunch 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM every day.

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

Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-793-0035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty

items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack.

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland.

“We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommo-

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date 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., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ 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 Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington.

Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

BRUNCH ON THE BEACH Indoor and Outdoor Seating Oceanfront Carolina Beach

Serving 11 a.m. Sundays $5 Mimosa $5 Bloody Mary $5 Michelada

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Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South.

We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner Tues-Sun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights.

Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.pembrokescuisine.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 award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laid-back atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

GRUB & GUZZLE>>REVIEW

UNDER THE TUSCAN PIZZA: Il Forno is tossing authentic, cracker-thin wood-fired pies

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The charcuterie and cicchettes (a style of small shared plates) beckoned my appetite, but I was on a mission to keep it somewhat simple and try out several classic dishes I knew a mangia mastermind like Campani would knock out of the park. A short sampler menu of lunch specials landed on my table, and my courteous server walked me through them before quickly going over Il Forno’s frontrunners. I already planned on testing the Caesar—something I never miss at an Italian restaurant—and the margherita pizza, which would serve as the basis for how I’d rate the rest of the experience. For just $10, I snagged both items as a special. Along with a spoonful of freshly grated Parm and a tiny bowl of crushed red pepper flakes all to myself it was

COMMUNITY DINNER 5329 Oleander Dr. Tickets: $7.50-$15 www.tidalcreek.coop

rom the mind of Ash Aziz—restaurateur of the Circa Restaurant Group—comes the newest member of his successful eateries, Il Forno Pizzeria. There’s no doubt readers are familiar with at least one of Circa’s culinary champions—whether it’s longtime downtown favorite Circa 1922, to its coastalcentric cousin Boca Bay, or either of Osteria Cicchetti’s two locations Aziz’s group is renown for its consistent medley of hot spots. Il Forno, with its main attraction being a nearly 900-degree wood-burning oven, popped up recently within the newly developed Point at Barclay shopping center, near the intersection at 17th Street Ext. and Independence Boulevard.

While scanning the pizza-oriented menu, I noticed a wide array of epicurean ingredients.

In a big city, beautiful, creamy, slightly funky Italian cheese like taleggio or even a cured pork product like speck isn’t too big of a surprise.

Here in Wilmington, chefs are just beginning to expose us to more artisanal ingredients. For that, I say grazie! Tuscan native Chef Roberta Campani (of locally loved La Gemma Bakery) is guiding us on a new kind of culinary cruise at Il Forno. So far, I want to kiss the cook.

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BY: ROSA BIANCA

Some may think Il Forno is still under wraps; they would be wrong. When I strolled in on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon, the dining room was packed. Dark and warm, without being stuffy, I noticed the space is thoughtfully decorated, with the essence of a modernized city-style bistro coming to light. The wallpapering of Italian wines, canned tomatoes, preserved lemons, and pickled this-and-that certainly adds to its eclectic vibe. For a few cocktails at the bar or a big family meal, the inside atmosphere is perfect. For a quick lunch on a breezy October day, it doesn’t get better than the airy outdoor patio.

NIP SIP

OUT OF THE OVEN: Il Forno tops its pizzas with modern style and Tuscan tradition. Photo by SR Gentry.

stand out). The tangy sherry vinaigrette paired nicely with the peppery arugula, earthy beets, and fruity mouthful of sliced grapes.

the deal of the freakin’ day.

I was satisfied fully in Marinaraland, so I moved onto the white pies. The gorgonzola and apple had me at figs. At this point, I noticed the menu was the equal assortment of meat and vegetarian items. The pizzas celebrate toppings like oyster mushrooms and eggplant as much as they do sausage and pancetta.

I asked for prosciutto to top my mozzarella, gorgonzola, walnut, and fig pizza. The pork would have blended into the pizza better had it been more thinly shaved,, but, still, it added a salty zip to the ripe, pungent bleu cheese and the thin, tart green apple slices. My only suggestion would be marinating the dried figs so they’re not just plopped on top. But I’m just splitting hairs here.

When it comes to classically simple Neapolitan pie, if the ingredients are less than superior, the result can be a let down. From the first folded slice to the last, I was brimming with bliss over the balanced, delicate flavor of Il Forno’s margherita. Each layer tasted exactly as it should: smoky, crackly, paper-thin crust with a gentle, dusty residue of char and flour imprinted on my hands. It was impossible to decide whether to lick my fingers or just go in for another bite. Tough day at work. The mozzarella tasted light; the thin layer of sauce had a subtle hint of richness without being overpoweringly acidic or robust; and the cherry tomatoes burst with juiciness. Some of the fresh basil leaves were tucked under the melted cheese every so sneakily, so each bite had a fragrant, herby note. I would have liked a good amount more salad (maybe in a bowl instead of tossed alongside the pizza), but the sharp shreds of Parmigiano-Reggiano and the creamy dressing made for a refreshing mix and a successful Caesar.

As Il Forno is all about its epic oven, I knew sampling another variety of pizza wasn’t the worst idea. To cancel out one more round of bread and cheese, I opted for a larger version of the arugula salad. The greens generously were portioned and topped with chopped red and golden beets, grapes, candied pecans, and grilled ricotta salata. For anyone unfamiliar: The pressed, white semi-firm cheese is dry and salty and typically found crumbled into salads. Il Forno’s menu said their ricotta salata—cut into smooth, thin white triangles—was grilled, but I didn’t taste much smoke (or flavor at all—though this isn’t a cheese known to

The menu wraps up with a thoughtful selection of mains, which my server informed me featured house-made pasta. I couldn’t leave without the Parmigiana di melanzane for dinner, but unfortunately, the pasta left without me (or something like that). I know better, I should have checked the bag—but then again, they should have, too. Despite my runaway carbs, the layered eggplant was light-as-air and smothered in salty, decadent mozzarella and topped with juicy red sauce. Though I can’t report on the noodles for now, I think it’s pretty clear I’ll be back for more.

DETAILS:

Pizzeria Il Forno

1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd., #201 Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

(910) 765-1226 facebook.com/pizzeriailfornonc

Join Tidal Creek for another edition of the tradition! Have a seat at the table and enjoy a lovingly prepared meal from their kitchen on Oleander Drive, featuring locallysourced produce and meat to celebrate the tastes of the fall season.

Tickets are $15 per adult, $7.50 for kids 12 and up. Kids 11 and under eat for free.

Tickets must be purchased at the customer service desk. This event will sell out, so please try to buy your tickets in advance.

NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD TRUCK NIGHT Thurs., Nov. 9, 6 p.m.

Burnt Mill Creek 2101 Market Street www.smifco.com

Head to Market Street right past 23rd Street to Burnt Mill Creek. See friends and enjoy incredible live local music and enjoy the food truck fare from Steviemacks International Food Company; menu available online at www.smifco.com.

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EXTRA>>FEATURE

A WOMAN’S WORTH?

Ladies Get Paid help with leadership, fair pay and advocacy for women hall meetings and events that cover various topics. Wasserman launched her first gathering about women and money in NYC; 100 women responded, with a 100-deep waiting list. Since, the expansion of Ladies Get Paid has grown organically. Today they have over 10,000 members from 50 states nationwide and in more than 50 countries. They have ambassadors who host events everywhere.

BY: SHEA CARVER

“When women in other cities saw what LGP was doing, I challenged them to get four or five women to form a committee and I’d train them to host town halls,” Wasserman says. “I created a toolkit that gives them brand assets and guidance on how to run LGP programming. By essentially templetizing what we do, we’ve been able to expand quickly. We’re now training women in our community to lead salary negotiation and leadership workshops, using a curriculum we developed. Everything is a profit share—because ladies need to get paid.”

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THE WASSERMAN WAY: Claire Wasserman will speak on her upstart, Ladies Get Paid, as part of Cucalorus CONNECT on Nov. 9, but first on Nov. 8 she will host a town-hall meeting about Women and Money ILM. Courtesy photo, Ladies Get Paid.

n March 2017, the US Department of Labor reported 47 percent of the labor force nationwide is made up of females—that’s 74.6 million, to be exact. Of those, 40 percent are the sole earners of their households with children.

Take a minute to compare it to the 11 percent that was documented in 1960.

marketing at Working Not Working after college. She curated creative professionals into a network and helped them land jobs in their fields, whether technology, advertising, production, design, photography, or animation. “It was fascinating to have a bird’s eye view on different company cultures,” she tells.

In the 21st century, women are not bound by what were once primary jobs as housewife and mother. Those who participate in the workforce climbed 24.1 percent from 1948 (32.7) to 2016 (56.8). 10 million of businesses owned nationwide are upstarted by women and account for $1.4 trillion in economic impact.

A few years ago, after attending Cannes Lions Advertising Festival, she had a Eureka! moment, so to speak. While making her way into one of the parties, a man approached and asked Wasserman, “Whose wife are you?”

To put it bluntly, women and business are not an anomaly as they were 60 years ago. They are in fact a norm today. Yet, somehow, women are only paid 72 cents on the dollar to a man’s pay. And to be clear: The Equal Pay Act passed 54 years ago.

Claire Wasserman, a sociology graduate of Boston University, took a job as director of

“It stunned me,” she recalls. “That whole festival was one encounter after another of men underestimating my intelligence and objectifying. It was exhausting.”

Wasserman wrote an essay about the experience upon her return home. She grappled with questions many could relate to, and not only about sexism but the shame that came with it: “Did I cause any of this? Was I too friendly? Was my dress too short?” she pondered. Though

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she didn’t publish it publicly, she sent it to female friends, who in turn shared it. It caused an email chain of similar stories. Wasserman realized she wasn’t alone; more so, an idea began to formulate for women to find safe places to be together and openly talk about issues they face as professionals. She knew money would be one of the major talking points, seeing as the unequal spread on the dollar still existed. But once she found out it went deeper into minorities’ pockets—for example, Hispanic women only make 55 cents on the dollar—Ladies Get Paid essentially was born.

“That I, as an educated person, was so blind to the racial realities of what women make—I was mortified,” she remembers. “My firm belief is we’ve only progressed insofar as the ones who still struggle the most among us. It felt criminal to not take action.”

Coming up the first week of November, Portlandians will be able to attend “Amplify Yourself and the Women Around You,” while Los Angelans participate in “Imposter Syndrome.”

Wilmingtonians will be able to sit in on “Women and Money ILM,” cosponsored by the 23rd annual Cucalorus Festival—the independent film festival that has expanded into stage performances and a technological and entrepreneur off-shoot, CONNECT. Wasserman will moderate Wilmington’s town hall with a panel of local ladies: Cynthia DeVita-Cochrane, small business owner and broker, psychologist and professor at UNCW; Jessica Reedy, owner of Pineapple Studios, a clay and yoga studio; Khalilah Olokunola, entrepreneur, author, mom and wife; Jacqueline Olive, independent filmmaker and digital media producer; Naomi Randolph, executive director at Women’s Advance; and yours truly, editor of encore.

Ambassadors Alisha Thomas, Courtney Bridgers, Jesse Yeager, and Kathryn Clark are the women behind the upstart of the local chapter of Ladies Get Paid. This will be their first gathering. Thomas, who is part owner of Freaker USA and founder of fashion outfits Pearface Co. and Ruby Assata, was inspired by LGP after reading about it a year ago. Thomas signed up for the LGP newsletter and inquired about starting a local chapter after realizing her experience in the workforce, overseeing 30 or more people, left her reeling with her own decisions.

“I think back to when I was in the throes of it At 29, a month after such realizations, she left all and question what I was thinking,” she says her cushy job to begin her own profit-share ven- in hindsight. “I was often working six or seven ture: a network of women who join Ladies Get days a week, and agreeing to those weekend Paid (LGP) for free and are able to attend town

dates—without more pay—when in reality I could have said no and spent time with my family. But I am a hard worker—I love working. I just wish I would have negotiated harder for myself, for my pay.”

the money.”

Wasserman will host the town hall on Wed., Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m., at The Beam Room at Front St. Brewery. She will give a personal talk at the official Cucalorus CONNECT Conference on Nov. 9, at Daniels Hall in Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station. The topic will be “If It Makes You Uncomfortable, We Should Talk About It,” wherein Wasserman will discuss the genesis of Ladies Get Paid, how it started as a slack group, before growing into a worldwide network of hosted events and meetings.

Thomas was making a quarter of what the person before her was making, despite taking on a great deal of his work. Though she knows she should have spoken up for herself, she wants LGP to be a sounding board for others to learn before the mistakes are made. “I wish I would have set more boundaries,” she clarifies.

“I take responsibility for it, too.”

“I hope women walk away with the commitment to advocate for themselves and for other women,” she says, “and that they realize they’re not the only ones who may be struggling at work—that by embracing and speaking up for their worth, they are helping women everywhere.”

The Wilmington ambassadors plan on hosting up to four town halls a year and four informal get-togethers, like Ladies Get Drinks (hosted at places like Satellite or Bespoke Coffee). The idea is to get women of all ages and levels of experience into one room to talk candidly.

DETAILS:

“We want it to be more than a normal networking event—we want to talk honestly about our resources or how much we make and how to negotiate our worth,” Thomas says. “We want to put a 22-year-old graphic designer together with a 50-year-old graphic designer who has advice and thoughts on how to make the most out of her career.”

Ladies Get Paid Town Hall: Women and Money ILM

The Beam Room, Front St. Brewery 9 N. Front St. (third floor) Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. • $15 www.ladiesgetpaid.com/ events/2017/11/16/town-hall-womenmoney-ilm

One of Wasserman’s favorite topics held at an LGP meeting was on the concept of “Reinvention.” It focused on a time in women’s lives when they had to turn a new chapter.

“There have been some really powerful stories,” she says. “One of my favorite pieces of advice [to come from these meetings] is to articulate your version of success and to question whose voice it is: Your parents? Your spouse?

Society? When people really hone in on their values, it becomes much easier to make posi-

LGP AMBASSADOR: Alisha Thomas upstarted the local chapter of Ladies Get Paid, along with Courtney Bridgers, Jesse Yeahger, and Catherine Clark. Photo

by Justin Mitchener.

tive choices for yourself. Despite being called ‘Ladies Get Paid,’ sometimes, it’s not all about

If It Makes You Uncomfortable, We Should Talk About It

Daniels Hall, CFCC Union Station Nov. 9, 1:45 p.m. • CONNECT pass or Pegasorus passholders only www.cucalorus.org

Other CONNECT Experiences Led by Ladies Cucalorus CONNECT Conference • Nov. 9-10 • Daniels Hall, CFCC Union Station

Two-day CONNECT Pass: $60 or Pegaosrus Pass (all-aceess): $350 • www.cucalorus.org Connecting the Digital Economy Keynote speaker Michele Holbrook will speak about how Corning has revolutionized data’s movement by setting the standard for fiber, cable, connectivity, and wireless solutions. Holbrook will address ways Corning helps the digital evolution of the communication and entertainment industries. Nov. 9, Thurs., 9 a.m.

DisruptHer: Women Leaders Are Transforming Their Industries Emily Louise Smith (director of UNCW’s The Publishing Library, publisher Lookout Books and Ecotone), Cassidy Lamb (manager of engineering at nCino) and Annemarie Petroff (clinical research and drug development, PPD) will host a talk about how women are leading the

way in media, tech, clinical research, the arts, and education. Nov. 9, Thurs., 3 p.m.

The Impact of Digital on the News Media: The Growing Offense of Fake News

The focus will be on nonprofit news in response to the lessening of journalistic integrity with our media. Three women serve on the panel, including Fran Scarlett, director of programs and services for the Institute for Nonprofit News; Michelle Rhinesmith, WHQR 91.3 station manager in Wilmington, NC; and Melanie Sill, news consultant and independent editor. Nov. 10, 10:15 a.m.

From the First Light Bulb to the Industrial Internet Mona Badie, chief information officer

and chief digital officer for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, will talk about how GE has transformed itself since its founder, Edison, first invented the light bulb in 1879.

Today, the company expands by leading the way in the Industrial Internet Revolution. Nov. 10, 9 a.m.

Cape Fear Women in Tech Show and Tell Audrey Speicher does product marketing at nCino and oversees Cape Fear Women in Tech—a group of women coders, database administrators, entrepreneurs, graphic designers, etc., who help foster professional development. She will lead a show and tell to showcase the latest passion projects, tech ideas and business ventures women are devising. Nov. 10, 2:15 p.m. encore | november 1 - november 7, 2017 | www.encorepub.com 35

HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR

events

NC WRITER’S NETWORK CONFERENCE

2017 North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference will be held from Nov. 3-5 at the Holiday Inn Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. The conference features sesesions and master classes in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as lectures and panels on editing, publishing, and screenwriting. The faculty includes poets Dan Albergotti, Peter Makuck, and Michael White; fiction writers Nina de Gramont, Jason Mott,

and Michelle Young-Stone; and creative nonfiction writers Wendy Brenner, Hannah Dela Cruz Abrams, and Philip Gerard. Wiley Cash will give the Keynote Address. Read. pg. 16 for more info. 1706 N. Lumina Ave.

FALL FESTIVAL AND PUMPKIN HUNT

Nov. 4, 10am: Join for arts and crafts, obstacle course, hay rides, dessert decorating and the Great Pumpkin Hunt at 11 am.

Ages: 3-11 Cost: Free. Register online www. wilmingtonrecreation.com or call 341-7687.

Maides Park, 1101 Manly

ILM HOLISTIC AND PSYCHIC FAIR

We have gathered once again the best of the best psychic’s, mediums, Holistic practitioner’s and vendors all in one place! You will crystals, essential oils, jewelry, clothing, incense, sage, salt lamps and so much more.

Plus an Aura Camera, John of God Crystal Bed, Massage, Tuning Fork Therapy, Sound Therapy, Reiki, and on and on. Please go to our Facebook page to see a completed on participating readers, and business’. This is our 4th semi-annual event and it keeps getting better and better! $5/door gives you access to free talks and raffles throughout the

day. See FB event page. Unity of Wilmington, 717 Orchard Ave. POLISH FESTIVAL

Nov. 4, 11am: A family, outdoor festival with music provided by the Chardon Polka Band from Chardon, Ohio. Come and dance and eat to the Polish beat! Lots of Polish foods you love . Kielbasa, pierogi, stuffed cabbage, potato pancakes, homemade cookies and cakes. Plenty of beer and wine. The St. Stans Baltic Porter brewed by Front Street Brewery ! A seasonal favorite! Free admission, free parking onsite and free activities for the children. 19 local vendors will display their wares. St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 4849 Castle Hayne Rd.

FREE ILM ELITE NETWORK

Nov. 8, 6pm: Wilmington Elite Networking powered by Rockstar Connect presents an evening of free business networking hosted

by Andrew Pierce. All industries and professions welcome; bring business cards. Might as Well 250 Racine Dr., 15. Free to attend; complimentary appetizers served on a first come first serve basis. Beverages for sale.

1-800-205-2327. www.rockstarconnect.com

UNCW IWEEK

Nov. 11, noon: UNCW’s 25th annual intercultural celebration, featuring professional and student performers, showcasing international music and dance; booths representing countries, regions, student organizations and local organizations and much more! All are welcome at this free event.

UNCW Burney Center, Price Dr

charity/volunteer BLUE AND WHITE BASH

Nov. 3, 7pm: Join us for a spectacular evening to benefit Communities In Schools of Cape Fear, featuring dinner, dancing, craft beer and wine, a silent auction, and information about the leading drop out prevention program in our community. www.ciscapefear.org/bluewhitebash. Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

KIWANIS ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Nov. 4, 6:30am: All you can eat pancakes and sausage breakfast. Coffee, juice and milk are available. Tickets are $6 at door.

Each ticket includes a chance to win a Seiko watch. Come and join hundreds of others who will be helping us to serve the children of our community and around the world.

Hoggard High School, 2305 S. College Rd.

STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS BENEFIT

Nov. 4, noon: Ferry Run to benefit Step Up For Soldiers! Food, prizes, live music, TShirts, Trainwreck plays at 4/5ish! Donation welcome to run. Wilmington Moose Lodge, 4610 Carolina Beach Rd.

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TOSS OUT CANCER

Nov. 4, 1pm: Join Ogden Tap Room, 1pm5pm, Nov. 4, for a day full of corn hole, live music, food, drinks, auctions & more!

All proceeds from this event will be used to help Dean Kirk Thompson (Since 2014 Dean has been battling a very aggressive cancer known as Leiomyosarcoma (LMS).) Offset the cost of her medical expenses. Free! Corn Hole Tournament Entry $40 per team. Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

SOUTHERN SOIREE FUNDRAISER

Nov. 4, 4pm: Southern Soiree is the bi-annual Beautification Endowment Fundraiser Event for the Cape Fear Garden Club, Inc. This outdoor event at the Trask Family Farm, 5519 Bavarian Lane, Wilmington, NC will feature Southern-style food, live music by the L Shape Lot, a fun Reverse Raffle, Silent Auction, and a “signature drink” to toast longtime CFGC member, Shirley Lyerly Hardee.

CFGC’s Beautification Endowment Fund was established in 2012 to enable permanent and perpetual funding to beautify public spaces in Wilmington and New Hanover County. www.capefeargardnclub.com. Trask Family Farm, 5519 Bavarian Lane

ILM FUR BALL MASQUERADE

Nov. 4, 6:30pm: 12th annual Wilmington Fur Ball at Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station, w/live band, hors d’oeuvres and spirits, and a live and silent auction.

Cocktail attire—wear your favorite mask or purchase one at the event. $100: www. wilmingtonfurball.com. All profits raised are granted to animal rescue operations in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties

to help homeless, abandoned, and surrendered pets find suitable, loving homes. The Wilmington Fur Ball does not receive government funding and is supported by the generous donations of businesses and individuals in the community. 502 N. Front St. FLIP FLOP BALL

Nov. 4, 8pm: 2nd Island Women Flip Flop Ball at the Marriott Courtyard in Carolina Beach features music with DJ Keith Pollard, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, light desserts, snacks and cash bar. Beachy chic attire. Please, no shorts or tee-shirts. Proceeds to benefit the National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education. Tickets available at: Jeanne’s Jewels, 1009 N. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach (10-6pm). Shine Salon, 913 N. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach. Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave.

music/concerts MUSIC CRUISES

A boat ride at sunset on the river! Join us for a 1.5 hour cruise on the Cape Fear River.

Sip a drink from our full bar, enjoy the sights, while listening to music by local musicians. $27. Book: 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

JAZZIANDO

Nov. 2, 6:30pm: Breaking away from the traditional “Salsa” formulas, the creative Latin Jazz ensemble Jazziando—Latin Jazz & More is making music that is both relaxed and hot! Performing instrumental Latin Jazz, along with some Brazilian infused rhythms.

For their first appearance as part of the Jazz @The CAM concert series the group will showcase their style as a six piece with Esteban Gonzalez on Trumpet, Andrew Lovett on Tenor Sax, Phil Merritt on Keyboard, Paul Dobelstien on Electric Bass, Julio Correa on Congas and band co-leader Billy Marrero on timbales. Purchase seats on CAM’s website, by phone and at CAM’s Visitor Services desk. Presented by Cameron Art Museum and the Cape Fear Jazz Society (www.capefearjazzsociety.org). $10-$20. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. www.cameronartmuseum.org.

RECOVERY ROCK FEST

Nov. 4, 10am: RecoveryRockFest, nonprofit is a free community outreach event inspiring and bringing awareness of recovery from addiction/alcoholism-substance abuse.

LIVE MUSIC, yoga tent, kid zone, art tent, art exhibit, share and care tent, health and wellness vendors, food, beverages, raffles, games. All welcome! Recovery Week starts at 10am. Music starts at 11am. Hugh McRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd.

CHOIR OF ST. PAUL’S

Nov. 5, 5:30pm: The Choir of Saint Paul’s performs Requiem by Gabriel Faure with harp, and chamber orchestra. Free admission.

Donations accepted in support of the Choir of St. Paul’s. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. Sixteenth St.

SCHUMANN QUARTET

Nov. 5, 7:30pm: Schumann Quartett’s fresh perspective has generated enthusiastic fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Their youthful verve, audible enthusiasm and breath-taking technical mastery create a powerful musical experience altogether inspiring.

The dynamic foursome has made impressive debuts in Europe and the U.S. in such hallowed venues as the Tonhalle in Zürich, Vienna’s Musikverein, London’s Wigmore Hall and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. They visit the CMW stage from Cologne, Germany via the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, where they’re fulfilling a three-year residency. Tickets: $15-$30. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr. (910) 9623500. chambermusicwilmington.org. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

ANNEX SONGWRITING SESSION

Nov. 8, 7pm: Twelfth Annex Songwriter Session at the Brooklyn Arts Center, featuring 6 local artists who will be performing original, unplugged music. A&M Red Food Truck and the BAC cash bar; $5 at the door. Doors will open at 7 and the show will start at 8 and end around 10. Show is family friendly and open to all ages! Come out for an evening of local music and entertainment! 516 N. 4th St.

NC SYMPHONY: MUSIC OF STAR WARS

Nov. 9, 7:30pm: In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars universe, the Symphony dedicates a night to the music of John Williams—the most Oscar-nominated composer of all time. Tickets: capefearstage. com. Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd Street

FAITH IGNITED 2017

Nov. 10, 7pm: Music by Jamie Grace , Darryl Murrill, TimothyDriggers and Mary-Hannah Cashion. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. www.faithignited.org.

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SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH

Reserved seating, featuring a greatly abridged reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays, served w/brunch and dessert.

Portion of proceeds donated to Shakespearean educational outreach programs. 11/19: A Winter’s Tale. www.wilmingtontheatre.com.

TheatreNOW, 19 S.10 St.

TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL

See review page 19.

BACHELORETTE

See review page 18.

THE DINING ROOM

Nov. 2-5, 9-12, 16-19, 8pm; Sun., 3pm: A.R. Gurney’s brilliantly conceived and richly humorous theatrical tour de force (and OffBroadway success) features six performers portray an array of diverse characters as they delineate the dying lifestyle of WASPdom, and the now neglected room which was once a vital center of family life. The play is set in the dining room of a typical well to do household, the place where the family assembled daily for breakfast and for dinner and for any and all special occasions. The action is a mosaic of interrelated scenes—some funny, some touching, some rueful. Each vignette introduces a new set of people and events.

Dovetailing swiftly and smoothly, the varied scenes coalesce into a theatrical experience of exceptional range, compassionate humor and abundant humanity. $15-$22; www.bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St.

PC PLAYWRIGHTS

Nov. 4, 11am: Port City Playwrights’ Project, a community of writers for stage and screen, meets. at the Northeast branch of the New Hanover County Public Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Road. The agenda includes reading and discussing new scripts as well as planning for future productions. Newcomers at any stage of experience are always welcomed. portcityplaywrightsproject@gmail. com. https://portcityplaywrights.wordpress. com.

RIGHT OR WRONG: PART 2

Takes the stage Mon., Nov. 6, and Tues., Nov. 7, at the Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. The widely varied lineup features short works by Alexander Neal, Patrick Raynor, Richard Trask, and Susan M. Steadman, who is also directing. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7:10. A lively discussion facilitated by Dylan Patterson follows the readings each evening. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted. portcityplaywrightsproject@gmail.com or https:// portcityplaywrights.wordpress.com.

BILLY WITCH

UNCW Department of Theatre will continue its 2017-18 season with “Billy Witch” by Gregory S. Moss. Coming-of-age story set in a questionable summer camp rich with scary fireside tales, overly enthusiastic camp counselors, and hormonal teens. Off-kilter counselors lead the way on the banks of Lake Misha-Ho-Tonk as campers contend with the humorous onslaught of puberty. Nov. 9-12, 16-19; Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. Mainstage Theatre in the UNCW Cultural Arts Building. Tickets: $6-$15. Kenan Box Office 910-962-3500 or online at http://uncw. edu/arts/boxoffice.html. Tickets can also be bought in person an hour before the show on show dates. Show contains profanity and

adult situations. It is recommended for audiences over the age of 14. 5270 Randall Dr.

comedy OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante.

Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Hosted by Blaire Postman.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

Nov. 3-4, Lucas Brothers, 7pm/9:30pm: Comedians, actors, and writers The Lucas Bros (Keith and Kenny Lucas) continue their rise as two of the freshest, most dynamic new faces on the comedy scene. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a short timeâ&#x20AC;Ś. the Lucas Brothers have made a big impact on comedy,â&#x20AC;? lauds Vulture, and on Tuesday April 18, 2017, the guysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first hour standup special The Lucas Bros: On Drugs premiered on Netflix. They were also recently seen as recurring characters on Season 1 of the hit Netflix series Lady Dynamite starring fellow comic Maria Bamford. Dead Crow Comedy Room. 265 N. Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy.com

PRIMETIME COMEDY

Come see some of North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue!

This month our super talented performers are: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood.

Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music by Box of Chocolates bandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages welcome. 2nd and 4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5th Ave.

RONALD K. BROWN/ EVIDENCE

Nov. 1, 7:30pm: Founded by Ronald K. Brown in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Evidence, A Dance Company focuses on the seamless integration of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word. Through work, Evidence provides a unique view of human struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. Brown uses movement as a way to reinforce the importance

of community in African American culture and to acquaint audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms. He has set works on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Cleo Parker Robinson Ensemble, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and others. He choreographed Regina Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning play, Crowns and won an Audelco Award for his work on that production. UNCW Kenan, 601 S. College Rd.

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month.

Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

PED ART

Pedestrian Art public sculpture series, a program of The Arts Council of Wilmington/NHC, features the installation of 10-12 sculptures throughout downtown Wilmington. 2017 program is made possible through support from the City of Wilmington, The Artworks, Craige & Fox LLC, Art in Bloom Gallery, the Dreams Center for Arts Education, and the Downtown Business Alliance. Amy Grant: grantamyn@ gmail.com, 484-885-3037; or Rhonda Bellamy: info@artswilmington.org, 910-343-0998.

DEATH AND DYING

Expo 216 debuts its second theme: Death & Dying. Come out and be one of the firsts to see installations by local artists, such as S pectrum of Spirits by Joan McLoughlin, Contemplating Transcendence by Niki Hildebrand, and Ghost Trees by Jen Johnson. Many of the artists in the exhibit will be present for the evening. Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care and Mourning Practices, provide an educational element. Expo 216, 216 N. Front St.

FIVE TEMPERA PAINTERS

Clarity of form and luminous translucent color are hallmarks of the egg tempera medium, which enjoyed its golden era during the early Renaissance. Relatively small number of contemporary artists still employ this venerable technique, typically in small, jewel-like figurative images. UNCWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CAB Art Gallery presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art from the Egg: Five Tempera Paintersâ&#x20AC;? with a public reception 5:30-7pm.

Exhibit runs through Nov. 10; open to public, noon-4pm, Mon.-Fri. CAB Art Gallery, Cultural Arts Building, on Reynolds Dr. near Randall Pkwy.

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Nov. 3-5: Guild members from all over southeastern NC will be exhibiting and selling their work at our annual holiday show and sale.

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film MOVIE MONDAY

Beat the heat and catch a free film on selected Monday afternoons this summer at the Northeast Library. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE

Thurs. 3pm: Catch a free family movie matinee at Main Library! Visit the online calendar at www.nhclibrary.org for movie title, rating, and length. No registration is necessary for this free screening. Audience welcome to bring snacks to enjoy during movie. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-7986303. NHC Library, 201 Chestnut St.

STRAWS

Nov. 9, 1pm: Meet the filmmakers of the award-winning documentary “STRAWS.” The film screens at Cucalorus Festival at CFCC Union Station as part of the Shorts 19 Block. Narrated by Academy-award winning actor Tim Robbins, the short charts the history of straws and reveals our culture’s current obsession with single use conveniences. Throughout the documentary, marine researchers, citizen activists and business owners discuss how it’s possible to make a sea of change through use of sustainable alternatives to plastic. STRAWS includes footage filmed at the Blockade Runner Resort in Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington’s Expo 216. Director Linda Booker and cinematographer Blaire Johnson of Carolina Beach will be in attendance. Tickets: www.cucalorus.

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museums/education CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Created By Light (Through Feb. 11): Exploring the photography collections of eight North Carolina institutions, the exhibition will examine the evolution of photography highlighting the names of the medium; the connections between the institutions and NC artists working in the medium. • State of the Art/Art of the State: (on view 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 timeframe, 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., 11am2pm; 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. www. wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm.

Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

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

Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth.

Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water St. 910-762-1669. capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, 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. www.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 kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

See NC through the eyes of Wilmington-born photographer Hugh MacRae Morton (19212006). 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.

To create Photographs by Hugh Morton, Stephen Fletcher, photographic archivist at UNC Library’s North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives, selected images from the library’s collection of Morton’s estimated quarter-million negatives and transparencies. Shows experiences as a photojournalist; as a soldier in the Pacific Theater during World War II; and as owner and operator of Grandfather Mountain tourist attraction in Linville. Exhibits more than 50 images feature dozens of his lesser known or unpublished photographs, as well as some classics. Will feature brochures, postcards and prints. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

EXPO 216

Newly opened exhibit features 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. Wed.-Sun., noon-6pm, 216 N Front St, www.expo216.com

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures.

Parents drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action. Shows: Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St.

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. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut St.

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library! Informal hour where young kids and parents/caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910-798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com.

NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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Community Holiday Party

DREAMS Garage • 901 Fanning St. Live Music & Comedy (from Pineapple-Shaped Lamps)

Food & Beverages (beer, wine, soda)

Arts & Crafts Market (from DREAMS’ students)

Raffle Drawing

ADMISSION: Free w/raffle ticket ($100; 4 drink tickets included) $7 (1 drink ticket included)

Drink tickets: $4

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Licensed Kids instructor Shirley Melito will teach 45-60 minute Zumba class for kids ages 5-12. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required: www.nhclibrary. org or 910-798-6385. Parents are required to sign a safety waiver for each child prior to the start of the class as a precaution.

Meaghan Weiner: mweiner@nhcgov.com.

NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd program, Sat. Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, 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. Appx. 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

DISCOVERY LAB

Sun., 2:30–4pm: Free for members or with GA. Investigate, experiment, and explore!

In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is rqd.

CF Museum, 814 Market St.

STORY EXPLORERS

Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 1010:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gallery exploration and an art project!

georgia@cameronartmuseum.org for more info. 3201 S. 17th St. LITTLE EXPLORERS

Thurs. and Sat., 10am: Meet your friends in Museum Park for fun hands-on activities!

Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments, and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers every Friday. Free!

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MAGIC

Nov. 2, 4pm: International Games Week is through Nov. 4, and libraries all over the world are encouraging people to build community by playing together. Teens can exercise their imaginations while learning how to play Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and other popular role playing games (RPG). The free program is presented in cooperation with Cape Fear Games on Oleander. Free; registration requested on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.com or 910-7986371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

LEGO BUILD

Nov. 8, 3:30pm: Ready, Set, Build! Kids ages 5-12 invited to create their own Lego version of the theme of the day. This activity is free but space is limited, so registration is required, on the library’s calendar at http:// libcal.nhclibrary.org/event/3322511 or 910798-6385. Pleasure Island Library contact Meaghan Weiner: mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

TEEN TABLETOP GAMING

Nov. 9, 4pm: Tabletop games have gone far

for migrants, winter residents and point out beyond Monopoly and rainy-day Scrabble. year-round bird species too. These walks are Teens are invited to learn new board games for beginner birders and all are welcome. that will test their wits, their bluffing ability, Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. and their ability to size up the competition.

BIRD BONANZA 2017 This new activity for teens will happen once a Nov. 4, 8am: Fun, hands-on activities for kids month. It’s free and no reservations are needand adults throughout the morning. Event is ed. Pamela Penza, ppenza@nhcgov.com or included in regular garden admission and 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, free for members! Activities include: hike NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. (ages 16 & up) and learning about organizations like the Cape Fear Audubon, SkyWatch Bird Rescue, SeaHawk Audubon, and Cape Fear Raptor Center. Also a binocular demo with Wild Bird & Garden! Event included in regular garden admission, members are BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE free! Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd. Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and under- NC BIRDING TRAIL populated as it was when Wilmington was Each month we will explore a different site colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through along the NC Birding Trail in the Coastal the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs Plain. Each hike will be appx 2 miles. Transof the Rose Hill Plantation. A narrated cruise portation from Halyburton Park included. based of the history and ecology of the area.

Greenfield LakeNThurs 11/9, 8am-noon; 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 ages: 16 and up. Wrightsville Beach Thurs S. Water St. 12/21, 8am-noon; ages: 16 and up. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. HARBOR CRUISE Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, ecological and CAPE FEAR YOGA River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear kids cultural note will be featured. Learn what year yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were Heidi Thompson. Classes are $10 per person built. Additionally, learn about the different and are Sun., from 10-11am. Space is limited types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish and reservations are required. Message or we have teeming in the water surrounding call 910.763.3380 to reserve your spot todaythe beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., ste. 1A. Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

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classes

BLACK RIVER NATURE CRUISE

ART CLASSES

Lois DeWitt art classes, $100/4 (two-hour).

Sightseeing for four hours on the Black River Meditative Drawing: Wed., 10am and 2pm. w/scenic wilderness, narration on the plant • Thurs. and Fri, 5pm: Art it up—Nice and and wildlife, and a river that appears almost Easy! • Sat. 10am: Learn how to pour color as it did to the early explorers! Families, nashapes and define them with drawing. • ture enthusiasts and photographers alike Mon, 10am: Stamp or Stencil Painting. • Bewill enjoy the slow-moving, amber-colored ginning or advanced students. • Tues, 10am waters, framed by spectacular swamp forand 2pm: Colored Pencil with Oil Pastel ests highlighted with seasonal wildflowers Layering. All materials provided. www.freeand relict old-growth cypress trees.Led by online-art-classes.com (click on Wilmington Capt. J.N. Maffitt w/narrator Andy Wood, Art Classes). 910-547-8115 or loislight@bellcoastal ecologist and author. Pack snacks, south.net lunch, and drinks, or purchase a meal from Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill at our barge be- PAPERMAKING CLASSES fore the tour. $40-$50: http://cfrboats.com/ Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papercruises/#blackriver. Foot of Water/Dock sts. making techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, PRESCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE but we encourage bringing in some of your Play, learn and explore math and science own materials that you can include into your concepts at this interactive storytime, which paper—such as flat mementos and plants. includes hand-on science experiments and See samples on our Facebook and website. exploration stations. Designed for children Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. ages 3 to 6, and each child must be accomSign up: www.alunaworks.com. Aluna Works, panied by an adult. Presented at Cape Fear 603 Castle St. Museum by the New Hanover County Ready to Read Library Outreach Ladies, Raquel CAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT Fava and Krista Dean. Free, limited and Fri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape preregistration is required on New Hanover Fear Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting County Public Library’s calendar at www. gallery artist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes nhclibrary.org. Introducing young kids to the are $40/person. Class will be held 6-8pm.

STEM skills they will need to succeed in a Includes two glasses of wine or beer, a gor21st century world; Raquel Fava (rfava@nhcgeous view and a finished painting for you gov.com) or Krista Dean (kdean@nhcgov. to take home. Space is limited and reservacom) at 910-798-6368. Cape Fear Museum, tions are required. 910.763.3380 to reserve 814 Market St. your seat today. www.capefearpaintandwine. weebly.com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without.

BIRD HIKES—FIRST FRIDAY River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A Nov. 3, 9:30am: Web Activity # 304002.

Ages: 5/up. Join park staff for a leisurely POWER YOGA bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park Join us for power yoga on Sundays at Capt’n the first Friday of each month. We’ll search Bill’s, 3pm. Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own

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Sat., Nov. 11, 2-4pm. Join us for a fun, 2-hr. instructional, seasonal inspired acrylic painting class! Beginners to advanced/$50 includes all painting supplies and a buffet lunch at “Smoke on the Water.” Class size is limited & advanced registration is required.

For information please contact: Maureen McKenna at Simplestrokesart@gmail.com and for registration contact: Brook Carpenter at events@smokeonthewater.com. 3704 Watercraft Ferry Ave. (in the RiverLights development).

INTRO TO GOOGLE DRIVE

Nov. 1, 3pm: Learn the basics of Google Drive, a cloud-based system designed for storing data, sharing, and collaborating. Participants should bring their Google log-in information, or come 15 minutes early to create a free Google account. Register: calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

CREATE YOUR OWN BOARD GAME

Nov. 1, 4pm: Kids and tweens ages 8-13 are invited to design their own board games at Pleasure Island Library. Creating their own rules, boards, and game pieces is a short break from all the rules of home and school, and a quick taste of managing their own destiny. Free! Register: calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

MOON MANIFESTATION

Nov. 4, 2pm: White Rabbit Trips’ Moon Manifestation starts with 20-minute meditation guided by Monica Sevigny to tune in to the fullness and light of the moon and connect to a higher vibration. The only way out is in.

Following our moon meditation, Jenn will let us in on some of her great-grandmother’s secrets. She’ll teach us about how we can use plants for wellness while guiding us in creating a take-home trial-sized vial of our own manifestation elixir using one hand-selected traditional spiritual essential oil found in ancient text and tradition as our key ingredient.

Tradition of harnessing the energies and aromas that are already in our presence to live up to our fullest potential. Space is limited.

Please register in advance online. Third Generation Herbal, 7202 Wrightsville Ave. #Ste. 6. thirdgenerationherbal.com

AFTERSCHOOL FENCING/BEGINNING

Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week beginning afterschool fencing class starts the week of Nov. 6, 3:30pm (beginning fencing starts at 6:30pm), basement of the Tileston Gym (5th and Ann). Class will meet for 1 hour. Students should attend twice per week, once Monday/Tuesday and once Wednesday/Thursday. All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Class covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, and rules, Olympic Fencing history, and finish with an in class tournament Appropriate for 2nd-8th grade. $50 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2018. Taught by accredited instructor. Homeschool Beginning Classes begin Nov. 8, 1:30pm.

PHOBIA RELEASE HYPNOSIS

Nov. 6, 6:30pm: Free yourself from limiting phobias that control your life. Allow yourself to let go of unwanted fears and feel the free-

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dom of letting them go. Pay what you can at the door! HARMONY: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 3504 N. Kerr Ave. CONNECTING WITH EXPECTING

Nov. 10, 5pm-9:30pm; Nov. 11, 8am-noon and 1-6pm; Nov. 12, 8am-noon and 1-4pm: Guest teacher Nikole Gabrielli, doula and certified pro midwife, and Longwave Yoga’s own Lexi Hawks leads Connecting with Expecting! Weekend workshop for yoga teachers, doulas, midwives, and anyone interested in gaining an education and deep understanding of the unique and special world of the maternal feminine. http://bit.ly/2fApCoV. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Drive #200

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented.

Jason: 910-796-7943 or jason.clamme@lcfh. org.

BOOK CLUB

Join a different kind of book club! This weekly meeting offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov. com/910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

BOTTOMLAND/SWAMP FORESTS SYMPOSIUM

Through Nov. 2: Symposium is recommended for anyone with either ecological or economic interest in bottomland hardwood and swamp forest management. Attendees will hear from researchers and practitioners from throughout the Southeastern US who have the latest data and experience in these lowland forest types. Speakers will cover overall assessment of the existing forest types in the region, best management practices for harvesting and water quality, and the potential for restoration efforts for natural and human influenced sites. Exhibitors and poster presenters will round out the overall symposium content during planned networking breaks, meals, and receptions. A comprehensive field tour is planned for November 2 which will cover major types of bottomland forest systems. $150. Field tour add-in for $35. Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N Water St.

POET EARL BRAGGS

Acclaimed Black poet Earl Braggs, a native of Hampstead and a 1972 graduate of Hoggard High School, is coming home Sat., Nov. 4, 4pm, to share his poetry and commentary.

Braggs holds a distinguished professorship at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and has won many honors and awards for his poetry and was inducted into the Friends of Literacy East TN Hall of Fame in 2016. He is the author of eleven collections of poetry.

Hampstead Branch Library, 75 Library Dr. i off US 17 north. 270-4603 or 259-5113. Free!

THE RUSSIAN OCTOBER REVOLUTION

Nov. 7, 5pm: Two speakers, Professors McCaffray and Masters, will talk about their views on events of the Revolution and its impact on the world today. After this interesting panel, we are going to show the Russian film ‘The Romanovs: An Imperial Family’. Where we hope our guests will get a better understanding of what happened during the Revolution. UNCW Burney, 601 S. College Rd.

WHY SCIENCE?

Nov. 8, 6pm: Each year faculty members draw upon scholarship in the areas of the Arts, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences to provide meaningful lectures and discussions. Community engagement is one of the University’s highest priorities, and this lecture series fosters dialogue and the exchange of ideas between UNCW faculty and Cape Fear area residents. Each event includes an hour long discussion and a Q&A session. RSVPs NOT required (general admission seating); parking is available in Eaton Plaza. Open to all. www.uncw.edu/cas/ uncwednesdays.html. UNCW James Hall, 601 S. College Rd.

DR. MELTON MCLAURIN

Join us in the Bellamy Formal Parlor for an intriguing lecture by Dr. Melton McLaurin, a former UNCW professor of history, who will talk about “Why the South Never Had a Chance to Win the Civil War.” Free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.

Donations are greatly appreciated and benefit the Bellamy Museum’s educational programming. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

ATLANTIS MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY

Nov. 10, 6:30pm: Atlantis Magazine, UNCW’s Creative Magazine, for the release of Issue 76 at Lucky Joe’s (1414 S. College Rd. Unit A, Wilmington NC 28403). Enjoy live music, live readings from the magazine, food and drinks. Lucky Joe Coffee, 1414 S. College Rd.

clubs/notices CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Every Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hosted weekly by Angela Pollock and most Mondays with Darien Brooks. This will give adults with or without disabilities an opportunity to work on social skills in a typical, relaxed environment. Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St.

\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.

NHC HAZWAGON

New Hanover County encourages residents to safely dispose of toxic materials with its new mobile collection unit, the HazWagon. stationed various days at three different locations in New Hanover County to collect household hazardous waste and electronics free of charge. Residents can bring items to the following locations each week: Mon., 10am-2pm, at Ogden Park ball fields; Wed., 10am-2pm at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex in the Farmers’ Market field by the recycle center; Fridays at Carolina Beach Mike Chappell Park (in south side of the park across from the tennis courts), 10am-2pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play. Standard format. $6 fee paid towards prize support for event.

Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds. Event begins at 7pm, reg. begins at 6pm. Arrive early for event reg.

Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

POKEMON LEAGUE

Come to Cape Fear Games on Sunday evenings to catch them all by learning to play the Pokemon Trading Card game, battle and trade in the video games, or enjoy the store’s Pokemon Go Pokestop. Ages are welcome to our family friendly environment. www.facebook.com/groups/CFGPokemon. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D

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

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CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM

We explore God using the methods and guidance of Moses, Jesus, the prophets and a rich sampling of delightful saints including Theresa of Avila, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas. We will meet twice a month for fellowship, poetry, instruction in spiritual practices, group meditations and playful spiritual fun. First and third Sundays of each month, 2pm. Parking on 15th St. Respond to me, John Evans, at insightbuilders@gmail. com. Morning Glory Coffeehouse, 1415 Dawson St.

SMART DEVICE MEETUP

Fri., 10am: Stressing out over a ‘smart’ device? Interested in reading ebooks? This weekly meeting offers tips and hands-on help with the devices in your busy life. Bring your technology questions, fully charged device, library card, and the passwords to any accounts you want to explore. Attendance free; space limited, so please register, www.

NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6385. Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

ST. PAUL’S

Fourth Wed. of every month at 5:30 p.m. for Taizé, an ecumenical sung and silent participatory prayer service designed to achieve a contemplative state through music, song, and silence. Midweek Holy Eucharist: Every Wed. at 12:10 p.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by community lunch (suggested donation, $5). Choral Evenson every second Wed., followed by supper and Christian Formation discussion. Evensong is a sung service of evening prayer, psalms, canticles, and scripture readings. Ancient part of the Anglican tradition, ever renewing the soul.

Sung by Choir of St. Paul’s. spechurch.com.

- FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- PICKLES - KOMBUCHA - ART & CRAFTS

- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS

For more information call (910) 538-6223 www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org

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910-762-4578. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St. N. BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS

Nov. 3, 9:30am: Meet-and-greet first with snacks and refreshments; meeting at 10am.

Speakers will be Reed Wallace, the executive director of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, and Nancy King from Opera Wilmington NC, Inc. Free. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

COWORX GRAND OPENING

Nov. 9, 5pm: Grand opening of Wilmington’s premier coworking space! Located in The Cargo District and hosted by Coworx + SIS Digital. Open to the public, 5-8pm. Official ribbon-cutting ceremony, delicious food options provided by Vittles & Soulful Twist Food Trucks, live music performances by Jenny Pearson and Stray Local, a fun photo booth provided by the Little Green Booth, and plenty of craft beer and wine. Coworx is offering a free day pass to anyone who would like to stop by and try the space out during the day of the party. Pop in anytime between 9am5pm, test-drive a seat, meet our awesome members and get some work done before the celebration starts at 5pm. 1608 Queen St.

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.

4pm, free. www.fermental.net. 910-8210362. 7250 Market St.

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat, 8am-1pm: An open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Featuring local growers and producers selling vegetables, fruits, baked goods, seafood, honey, meats, eggs, plants, NC wines, pickled products, goat cheese, cut flower bouquets, dog treats, herbs and more. Artisan works of pottery, jewelry, woodwork, silk screened clothing, home décor, leather goods, all-natural bath, body & home products. www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org. 5 N. Water St.

POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

On the front lawn every Wed., 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a farmers’ market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home, hearth and garden. Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Vendors vary somewhat weekly.

10200 US Highway 17.

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 our brewers and get two free samples.

PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

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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. SMIFCO SEAHAWK LUNCHES

Join Steveiemack’s International Food Co. every Thurs., 11am, during the regular school year, at UNCW’s Fisher Student Center. We accept UNCW Food Dollars and Seahawk Bucks; as well as our normal payment methods. We offer delicious, fresh and healthy options along with some more decadent choices. UNCW, Fisher Center, 601 S. College Rd.

BEER BINGO

Every Thursday night for beer bingo. No charge for cards. Great prizes. Food and drink specials. Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Hump Day Happy Hour: 5-7 pm every Wednesday at NeMa Burger & Pizza Lounge! $5 Angus beef burgers and $2.50 16 oz Buds/Bud Lights. Martini Tastings every Friday and Saturday, 4-8 pm. 5 tastings + one small order of NeMa Fancy Fries, $20/person. NeMa Lounge & Eatery, 225 S. Water St. Chandler’s Wharf

TIDAL CREEK COMMUNITY DINNER

Join us for another edition of the tradition!

Have a seat at the table and enjoy a lovingly prepared meal from our kitchen, featuring locally sourced produce and meat and celebrating the tastes of the fall season. $7.50-$15. Kids 11 and under are free.Event will sell out, so please try to buy your tickets in advance.Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.”

Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front St. 249 N. Front St. www. brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

ARCHITECTURE OF HENRY BONITZ

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society’s walking tour on the career of Wilmington architect Henry Bonitz (1871-1921). Learn about Henry’s German-immigrant parents and his early studies under notable Wilmington architect James F. Post. The tour will explore the architecture of the buildings Bonitz designed, including the WoolvinWarren House (1895), J. H. Strauss Store (1914), and Ahrens Building (1907). Free for LCFHS members, $12/adult, $10 AAA members/military, $6/student. Tour begins and concludes at the Latimer House Museum. Lower CF Historical Society, 126 S. 3rd St.

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

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Our even hour cruises go North on the river, bring you up close with the river walk downtown,then behind the battleship to see wildlife and learn about the eco history of the area. Our odd hours travel south on the river going down toward the state port. Do both ways for 1 hour 40 min for only $19!

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exhibition, Dec. 6-Jan. 31. Official holiday reception on Dec. 8; closing reception: Jan. 25. Open to all media—painting, drawing, sculpture, performance art, video installation, photography, etc.

Email hi-res jpg of the work or link to video submission to shea@encorepub.com by Nov. 15 for consideration.

Work will be chosen by Nov. 21 and will be dropped off to Bottega (723 N. Fourth St.) on Nov. 27 to hang for exhibition.

Up to 40 overall submissions will hang; top 8 will be featured in encore’s Dec. 6 edition.

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Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St. INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of your community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek.

Pre-registration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. Market and Water sts. $12/adult, $5/child.

(910) 251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. hauntedwilmington.com

HISTORY WALKING TOUR

A two-hour exploration of downtown Wilmington with author Dan Camacho! Suggested $10 donation. Takes place Fridays, 10am. www.bellamymansion.org or email info@bellamymansion.org with any questions. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as self-guided tours, which start at any time.

Mondays is only self-guided stours.* Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yearold magnolia trees. Climb the stairs to the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and more. In-depth 90-minute tours are by appt: 910-619-4619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available.

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Wilmington Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and self-care. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School). Sue Graffius: dre@uufwilmington.org).

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

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

EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

Sat, noon: Chat with other pregnant mamas who are going through the same thing as you! Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding USA counselor, and Postpartum Doula, Jess Zeffiro will moderate a free Pregnancy Meetup Group. Expectant mothers are invited to pop into the group at any time to share their stories, ask questions, and connect with great area resources. Share stories and have any pregnancy and birth

related questions answered in a supportive environment. The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave. TEEN TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group, free, facilitated by TR Nunley and Jamie Alper. This group will focus on the mental health needs unique to transgender and gender non-conforming adolescents (13 years old -18 years old). Topics covered will include but are not limited to: understanding one’s own gender, bullying, discrimination, and violence, family dynamics, coming out, being misgendered, handling invasive personal questions from others, safety and safe spaces, anxiety and mood stability. Nova Swanstrom first at (910) 442-8480 x3009 with Delta Behavioral Clinic.

CHADD

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

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by licensed therapists in a private and safe location. Four free monthly support groups for parents and family, children and teens, young adults, and older adults. All are phone screened for safety. Group info given at the time of the screening. Please contact Nova Swanstrom MA, LPA for more informa-

tion. (910) 343-6890 x3009 LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Saturday each month. Free; drop-ins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 1. www. lupusnc.org. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

CHADD

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

Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD. org

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor. Men and spouses welcome. Discussion/programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup.com. 910-792-9953.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. If you have questions or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you. La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited

by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

BIRTH CIRCLE

Every 3rd Sat. come for our Birth Circle, something always different every month.

Check out website for more details of what we have in store this month & exact time of each event! www.thebumpandbeyond. com. Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

America’s Civil War ended in 1865. A veteran from that conflict later produced a daughter, Irene Triplett, who is still alive today and collecting his pension. In the coming months, I foresee you being able to take advantage of a comparable phenomenon, although it may be more metaphorical. Blessings from bygone times, perhaps even from the distant past, will be available to you. But you’ll have to be alert and know where to look. So now might be a good time to learn more about your ancestors, ruminate exuberantly about your own history, study the lives of your dead SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) heroes, and maybe even tune in to your previous incarnations.

In the early stages of Johnny Cash’s development as a musician, his mother hired a coach to give him singing lessons. But, after a few meetings, the TAURUS (April 20-May 20) teacher counseled him to quit. Johnny’s style was so unique, the seasoned “I wasn’t in the market to buy a Day-Glo plastic fish from a street vendor,” pro thought it better not to tamper with his natural sound. I hesitate to offer testified a witty guy named Jef on Facebook, “but that’s exactly what I you comparable advice, Scorpio. I’m a big believer in the value of enhancing did. The seller said he found it in someone’s trash. He wanted fifty cents one’s innate talents with training and education. On the other hand, my asfor it, but I talked him up to a dollar. The best part is the expression on the sessment of your destiny between now and October 2018 impels me to offer a fish’s face. It’s from Edvard Munch’s *The Scream.*” I bring this testimony suggestion: It may be useful for you to give some credence to the perspective to your attention, Taurus, because I feel it’s good role-modeling for you. of Johnny Cash’s voice coach. Make sure you guard and revere your distincIn the coming days, I bet you won’t know exactly what you’re looking for tiveness. until you find it. This prize may not be highly valued by anyone else but you. And it will amuse you and be of use to you in just the right ways.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) I used to nurture a grudge against Tony Pastorini. He was the high school math GEMINI (May 21-June 20) teacher who kicked me out of the extracurricular Calculus Club because my Where are Chinese gooseberries grown? In New Zealand. What is a camproofs were too “intuitive and unorthodox.” The shock of his rejection drove me el’s hair brush made of? Squirrel fur. When England and France waged away from a subject I had been passionate about. Eventually, though, I came their Hundred Years’ War, how long did it last? 116 years. When do Rusto realize what a good deed he had done. It would have been a mistake for me sians celebrate their October Revolution? In November. Trick answers to keep specializing in math—I was destined to study literature and psychololike these are likely to be a recurring theme for you in the coming weeks, gy and mythology—but it took Pastorini to correct my course. Now, Sagittarius, Gemini. That’s why I advise you to NOT be a Master of the Obvious.

I invite you to make a similar shift of attitude. What debt of gratitude do you owe a person you have thought of as a source of frustration or obstruction?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) In accordance with the astrological omens, I recommend you indulge in any or all of the following exercises. 1. Dedicate an entire day to performing acts of love. 2. Buy yourself flowers, sing yourself a song, and tell yourself a story about why you’re so beautiful. 3. Explain your deeply-felt opinion with so much passion and logic that you change the mind of a person who had previously disagreed with you. 4. Make a pilgrimage to a sacred spot you want to be influenced by. 5. Buy a drink for everyone in a bar or cafe.

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made a lucky transit to an aspect in my personal horoscope. It really did seem like my chances of winning the lottery were unusually high. I started dreaming about the educational amusements I’d pursue if I got a huge influx of cash. I opened my mind to expansive future possibilities that I had previously been closed to. So even though I didn’t actually get a windfall during this favorable financial phase, I was glad I’d entertained the fantasy. In alignment with current astrological omens, Libra, here’s the moral of the story for you: Meditate on what educational amusements you’d seek if you had more money.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

“Dear Rob: I saw a photo of you recently, and I realized that you have a scar on your face. I hope you don’t mind me telling you it resembles an ancient Mayan hieroglyph that means ‘Builder of Bridges for Those Who Are Seeking Home.’ Did you know this? If so, do you think it’s an accurate title for what you do?—Renegade Leo Scholar.” Dear Scholar: Thanks for your observation. I don’t know if I fully deserve the title “Builder of Bridges for Those Who Are Seeking Home,” but it does describe the role I’m hoping to play for Leos. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for your tribe to clarify and cultivate your notion of home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

In the lore of ancient Greek mythology, the god Prometheus stole fire from his fellow deities and sneakily gave it to us humans. Before our patron provided us with this natural treasure, we poor creatures had no access to it. As I gaze at your possibilities in the coming months, Capricorn, I foresee you having Promethean inclinations. Your ability to bestow blessings and spread benevolence and do good deeds will be at a peak. Unlike Prometheus, however, I don’t expect you’ll get into trouble for your generosity. Just the opposite!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Here’s a parable you may find useful. An armchair explorer is unexpectedly given a chance to embark on an adventure she has only read and dreamed about. But she hesitates on the brink of seizing her opportunity. She asks herself, “Do I really want to risk having ragged reality corrupt the beautiful fantasy I’ve built up in my mind’s eye?” In the end she takes the gamble. She embarks on the adventure. And ragged reality does in fact partially corrupt her beautiful fantasy. But it also brings her unexpected lessons that partially enhance the beautiful fantasy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“A game of chess is usually a fairy tale of 1001 blunders,” chess grandmaster Savielly Tartakower, a Pisces, said. “It is a struggle against one’s own errors.

The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake.” I think this is excellent counsel during the current phase of your astrological cycle, Pisces. It’s time to risk bold moves because, even if they’re partly or wholly mistaken, they will ultimately put you in a good position to succeed in the long run. Here’s a further point for your consideration: Remember the philosopher Rene Descartes’ famous dictum, “Cogito ergo sum”? It’s Latin for “I LIBRA (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) I used to scoff at people who play the lottery. The chance of winning big think, therefore I am.” Tartakower countered this with, “Erro ergo sum,” which is almost nil. Why not invest one’s hopes in more pragmatic schemes to is “I err, therefore I am.” generate money? But my opinion softened a bit when the planet Jupiter Author Clarissa Pinkola Estés encourages us to purge any tendencies we might have to think of ourselves as hounded animals, angry, wounded victims, leaky vessels aching to be filled, or broken creatures yearning for rescue. It so happens now is a perfect time for you to perform this purgation. You have maximum power to revise your self-image so it resounds with more poise, self-sufficiency and sovereignty.

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