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THE ONLY WAY OUT IS IN, PG. 14 Jenny Yarborough is focused on liberating the mind, body and spirit with her yoga-art-adventure upstart, White Rabbit Trips. As part of her first retreat, she is hosting Soul Sisters Sleepover at the Blockade Runner from Dec. 1-3. Read about her journey on page 14. Photo by Chris Nieto

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MUSIC>> The Bone Chimes’ Tobi D’Amore is rolling into Wilmington with a few new songs and favorites from his catalog he’s reintroducing to audiences with an acoustic performance at Ted’s Fun on the River on Nov. 29.

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Zach Hanner pays tribute to his wife and love of family with ‘The Greatest Gift’ at TheatreNOW. Paired with brilliant food, good storytelling and performances, the show is a holiday pleaser.

Johnny Depp (right) joins an all-star cast to appear in ‘Murder on the Orient Express,’ which brings back a bit of murder-mystery drama from another time in cinema.

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NEWS>>LIVE LOCAL

LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Colors of history and giving with Support the Port BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY: Gwenyfar Rohler speaks with Cedric Harrison of Support the Port to learn more about the organization’s community endeavors. Photo by Gwenyfar Rohler

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few months ago a man with a big smile walked into the bookstore with a copy of a coloring book he wanted us to carry.

It was titled “Wilmington NC in Color: AfricanAmerican Historical Buildings Coloring Book For the Community, By the Community.” Cedric Harrison is the executive director of Support the Port—a foundation that wants to cultivate community ownership and excellence for its residents via arts, philanthropy and scholarships. The more we talked, the more amazed I became with the list of projects he worked on and the impact he has on the world.

“Do you sleep?” I finally blurted.

He flashed his heart-melting smile and commented something about a few hours the night before. He was kind enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to tell encore readers a little about Support the Port and its work.

encore (e): When did Support the Port start?

Cedric Harrison (CH): Support the Port was incorporated on October. 28, 2015. e: Where did you first get the idea and what was the first step you took with it?

CH: I first got the idea to start Support the Port because I wanted to give back to Wilmington—where I grew up. I saw violence and other activities I wasn’t comfortable seeing.

[With] all the love I have for my city, and those who poured [love] into me, I wanted to contribute as well.

Basically, I saw a need and wanted to fill it.

From there my first attempt to give back was the 2012 “Stop The Violence” scholarship. I was raised in the YWCA and the Community Boys and Girls Club, so I know from personal

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experience how community programming can be beneficial. A lot of my inspiration came from the time I spent in Atlanta, doing community work there. However the main thing that pushed me to jump the cliff and start this movement was a Facebook post I saw, with some guys that were posting signs around Chicago, to help stop the violence. I saw it and immediately said, ‘I’m doing this for Wilmington.’ I called a bunch of printing shops around town, and found out the signs cost more than I thought they would. So I reached out to some businesses in the community for sponsorship and ended up having the funds to get the signs a week later. It went from “Stop the Violence” signs posted at memorials (of people who died due to violence), to signs being posted in business windows and residential front yards. e: Tell us about the coloring book. Some

drawings include the James Drawborn Sampson House, Williston High School, St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church, and The Wilmington Daily Record (which was burned during the 1898 Wilmington Riots). Who chose the drawings and how did the book come to fruition?

CH: The coloring book came from my frustration when I found out about Wilmington’s rich African-American heritage at the age of 20-plus. I questioned why I didn’t learn about the information while growing up. So I thought long and hard on how could I get this information in the faces of the younger generation.

One day, at my job in DC, I found a coloring book about the history of the military; a light bulb went off in my head and I said, ‘That’s it—a coloring book about the African-American history of Wilmington is what I will do.”

e: Did you select the designs or did the students? How did you choose who to work with?

CH: After I picked the designs, I realized I didn’t know how to draw that well, so I reached out to an amazing artist, who also is a great friend and community partner of mine, Dr. Janna Siegel Robertson (professor at UNCW). I approached her with my situation, while she was at the “Mural of DREAMS,” which she created in the northside at DREAMS of Wilmington, on my side of town. While she was there, another friend and community partner was with her, Mrs. Felts (teacher at New Hanover High School).

Basically, I asked Dr. Janna to help with the illustrations and she didn’t think that would be a good idea—her being a white lady and all.

So Mrs. Felts suggested we could utilize [students] that she would be working with over the summer to make learning history a part of their curriculum. So we did just that, and the coloring book became a summer project for a group of 8th-grade kids who were preparing for high school. e: What surprised you the most about the process?

CH: The biggest surprise was when they made it the curriculum for the summer program; that’s when I became a little more passionate to see where else it could go. e: Tell us about “Queen for a Queen”—

the program with Jaron Goodson, owner of The Good Sleep Mattress Co. You guys provide a queen-size bed for people moving out of the Domestic Violence Shelter and into a new home.

CH: I came up with Queen for a Queen after Mr. Goodson and I had a conversation about how he liked the work I was doing in Wilmington and [asked] if I could think of any way to get his mattress company involved. So, I thought for awhile about who had tough sleeping conditions; then I had a friend who was talking to me about some old domestic violence issues from their past and that was when it hit me. e: How many beds have been donated thus far?

CH: Only three beds have been provided at this time. However, we are looking for resources to expand to provide 20 more. e: Where do you want Support the Port to be in five years?

CH: In our own office location, with a fulltime staff, creating and implementing projects and events throughout Wilmington.

Increase in merchandise sales: I want Support the Port to be one of the biggest nonprofit names/brands you see and hear about in Wilmington. I want us to be in a league of our own when it comes to the work we do and how we execute. e: What do you wish people knew about

the work you do?

CH: I started Support the Port with limited funds. It is a grassroots organization, and I’m still learning as I grow. I’m seeking to make it a full-time endeavor and need financial support.

I also wish people knew some of the testimonies and glory stories that we have heard and/or witnessed from individuals that have benefitted from the work.

For example, people were hired during our Fresh Chance Friday event [a career development program, which pairs prospective employers with prospective employees]. Also, businesses told me they found some of their best employees during the event. e: What is coming up that the public can participate in (book drive, toy drive, etc.)?

CH: We have the following events and projects: So Fresh and So Clean Saturday: Helping the Homeless—Sat., Nov. 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Lake Forest Church (1626 Lake Branch Dr.)

by Greenfield Lake. Support The Port Foundation, Inc will be helping Vigilant Hope feed, clean and clothe the homeless. We are asking for helping hands for a day of execution, and to donate items to the street store. At noon we will serve lunch and then after, we will provide a to-go bag filled with toiletry items.

We are also looking for barbers in the area to help us with cutting hair for the men. We

hope to shine light on their issues and find solutions to their problems as this event takes place.

Soul Session Sundays—Held at 2nd Base Lounge, 255 N. Front St., will be Sun., Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.- 10 p.m. Support the Port Foundation and Soul Society will hold a concert with community and student performances.

Attendees will be able to network, enjoy live music, food, and drinks. Entry is $8.

Turkey Bowl Tuesday—Tues., Nov. 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., at Morning Glory Coffee House, 1415 Dawson St. Support the Port and On Da Edge Barbershop, along with others, will give away free turkeys to ILM families. (Only one turkey per household. If you would like to volunteer or donate turkeys please email HolidayHope@SupportThePort.com.)

We are collecting blankets, winter clothes and can goods for the less fortunate. You can drop them off at the following locations: The Little Gym of Wilmington at 132 Racine Dr. #1.

Cape Fear Community College (Downtown location) in the Nixon Minority Male Leaders Center at Union Station building, room 152.

New Covenant Holiness Church at 1020 Dawson St. We are looking for more locations and businesses to partner with this holiday season, too.

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ported The Guardian. Officers took the man and the snake to the police station, where the snake was put in a box, and authorities considered whether the “non-speciesappropriate transport” could be a violation of animal protection laws.

NAKEDLY WEIRD

WALK OF SHAME

A presumably humiliated opossum “ran off” in late October after three Pennsylvania men posted photos on social media of themselves giving it beer and kissing it.

The Pennsylvania State Game Commission was unamused by the antics of Michael Robert Tice, 18, of Newport; David Mason Snook, 19, of Reedsville; and Morgan Scot Ehrenzeller, 20, of McAlisterville, and charged them on Nov. 2 with unlawful possession of wildlife and disturbing wildlife. According to TribLive, Tice kissed and held the animal while Snook poured beer on its head and into its mouth. The men couldn’t be reached for comment.

BE KIND TO ANIMALS

Donna Byrne, 53, of Polk County, Florida, was charged with driving under the influence on Nov. 2, but it was her mode

of transportation that earned her an animal neglect charge. Byrne was riding her horse, Boduke, down a busy road in Lakeland in the middle of the afternoon. When officers reached Byrne, she was staggering and had red, watery eyes -- explained by her breath alcohol level, which was more than twice the legal limit, Polk County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Brian Bruchey told the Orlando Sentinel. Boduke got a ride to the sheriff’s Animal Control livestock facility, but Bruchey said he’d most likely be returned to Byrne, whose rap sheet includes cruelty to animals and drug possession.

In Darmstadt, Germany, police detained a 19-year-old man on Nov. 7 after they noticed “a significant bulge in his trousers” and discovered he was carrying a baby python in his pants. The unnamed man was carrying on a loud, drunken argument with another man when police were called, re-

A family of three were taken from their home and forced into a car on Nov. 7 in Leduc County, Alberta, Canada, by five naked people. The man, who was placed in the trunk, quickly escaped, and his wife and baby also managed to get away, according to The Canadian Press. A passing truck driver picked up the three victims, but then the naked kidnappers’ car rammed his truck from behind, sending it into a ditch. Royal Canadian Mounted Police caught up with the criminals; of the five, two were minors and were not charged. The adults faced charges of kidnapping and resisting arrest.

The RCMP gave no explanation for why the five kidnappers were naked, but posited that drugs or alcohol may have been involved.

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Nov. 3. The Minot Daily News reported that Young yelled at the brother, punched him in the face and knocked him into a wall after he had turned up the thermostat in the trailer, according to a Minot Municipal Court affidavit. When the brother threatened to call police, Young brandished a knife, as his fiancee jumped on his back and bit his ear “to distract him.” Two children were in the trailer during the fight but were uninjured.

OW OW OW!

A Chicago wiener stand was the scene of a crime gone south on Oct. 31 when Terrion Pouncy, 19, accidentally discharged his gun, which he was trying to conceal in his pants, and shot himself in a most sensitive location. The Chicago Tribune reported police were called to the Original Maxwell Street Polish at about 6 a.m., after a hooded man threatened employees with a smallcaliber pistol. One of the employees gave him money from the cash register, according to the complaint against Pouncy, after which the robber stole the man’s cellphone and wallet, and ran outside, stuffing the gun in his pants, but it went off twice, striking his “groin” and thigh. Pouncy kept running and eventually called 911 to report that he’d been shot. He was charged with two counts of armed robbery with a firearm, but couldn’t appear for his bond hearing, as he was recovering at a local hospital.

Community Holiday Party

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Raffle Drawing

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NEWS>>OP-ED

CREATING SPACE:

Gratitude for Cucalorus 23 and Caylan McKay

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s accident allows, I spent an hour above it all with WHQR’s radio journalist Gina Gambony. We were both flying back from Charlotte; Gina was returning from a radio conference in Chicago and I was recovering from running a Veteran’s Day half-marathon with my brother in Louisville. Serendipity assigned us seats across the aisle. We covered a lot of ground during our extended “Communique,” including Wilmington’s indie Cucalorus Festival and our feelings about recent indie candidate for city council Caylan McKay. I spoke of how thankful I am for Wilmington’s artistic heart; a heart Cucalorus has helped keep beating for the past 23 years (before it was held in November, it used to be each May). I screened a couple of independent films at the different venues before flying to Louisville. I looked hard for the evil Hollywood elite.

Instead, what I saw was young and old artists struggling to tell deep, complex and necessary stories. UNCW Professor Emeritus Maurice Martinez, from Watson College of Education, introduced “Davyeon,” a disturbingly beautiful study of an Arkansas 13-year-old whose older brother was shot and killed in gang violence. I hope the film finds a wider audience. I also hope the professor’s wisdom and lifetime experience makes its way through the generations to kids of “Dear Congress,” a 3-minute short visual letter to Congress from kids at the playground.

Shifting seamlessly from art to politics, Gina expressed how proud she was local businessman/artist Caylan McKay ran for Wilmington City Council. I told her how angry my son, Patrick, was about what he witnessed on Election Day. A lifelong friend of Mr. McKay, Patrick told me the story: “A woman came up to Caylan at the polling place and said, ‘Why didn’t you put a ‘D’ after your name? I would have voted for you if you did. Next time remember to put a ‘D’ after your name.”

Such a tribe-minded comment created some in-flight turbulence for Gina and I. The integrity or ability of most candidates at most levels of government doesn’t seem to be nearly as important as which team or tribe a candidate is on.

Is a candidate on the “D” team or the “R” team? How does our addiction to binary democracy help develop better government or solve our common problems more effectively?

Gina struck a chord when she said, “It’s not about creating space at the table, it’s about dominance.”

She’s got a point. Functioning democracies create space at the table. Allies, such as Great Britain and Germany, have about a dozen parties vying for seats at all levels of government. Canada even has a Marijuana Party! In the 2016 election, 65 million Americans voted for Hillary. Many reluctantly chose her because they saw her as the lesser of two evil turkeys. Three million fewer people voted for the present gobbler. “Yu-uge” amounts of those voters believed at the time he was the lesser of the two. And “no viable third-party candidate” is still echoing around polling places around our third-world democracy.

How can we have viable third-party candidates at any level when we put so much pressure on people to pick one of the two main teams—even for supposedly non-partisan city council seats?

Whoever told Mr. McKay to put a “D” after his name should put an “F” next to theirs. As much as I value Hillary’s contribution, and know she would have been a far better choice than our POTUS, the “D” team lost its mind when it rolled over Bernie and handpicked her. The “R” team hasn’t had much of a soul since Eisenhower, but it sold whatever soul it had to the devil when it nominated this tweeting bird.

I’m glad Mr. McKay ran so well without picking one of the two main teams in our dysfunctional democracy. If he runs again, I hope it’s as an independent. (And I also wish my brother luck in his quest to be elected county surveyor in Kentucky; he’s running Independent.) Both should take heart at what Gina said, “A hammer doesn’t break a stone with one swing.”

I’ll be eating turkey over-stuffed with gratitude this Thursday. I’ll savor the gratitude for independents, like Cucalorus, our political candidates and the chance to spend an hour above it all with WHQR’s Gina Gambony.

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ARTS>>MUSIC

EXPERIENCE FLUIDITY:

The Bone Chimes’ Tobi D’Amore is set to sing solo at Ted’s Fun on the River BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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ometimes singer-songwriters like to take intimate settings with audiences as opportunities to tell stories behind their works. Tobi D’Amore tries to avoid going down origin rabbit holes of his music.

He prefers to go in the direction each audience dictates at his shows, instead.

“There are stories that do come out,” he admits. “But as a curmudgeon of a sound guy once told me early in my career, ‘Sing a song, don’t talk a song.’”

Nevertheless, D’Amore is using his current solo tour away from his full band, The Bone Chimes, to interact with audiences.

But it remains an experience of fluidity.

“I may take the first little bit to try to get to know the audience to see how people react to what I brought to the table,” he explains. “I start off slow and wait until the audience comes to me. There’s a lot of ‘ in your face’ style of music, in trying to get an audience going, as opposed to what a traditional singer-songwriter is—which is to be a part of the environment they’re in and improve the environment they’re in.”

D’Amore spoke while he was breaking at a Fayetteville rest stop on his way to Covington, Ga. He’ll be shifting gears back toward Wilmington for an intimate solo performance at Ted’s Fun on the River on Nov. 29.

While the singer-songwriter has spent most of his career building an audience with The Bone Chimes—with relative success in New York City—there’s a bit more room to stretch his legs currently as an artist. Aside from the obvious of playing sans band, D’Amore notes key differences and creative freedoms.

Though most of his catalog was re-

“There’s a specific line that I keep changing every now and again,” D’Amore details, “as well as a melody line. Even though it’s just a three-chord change, and the theme is about good friends and good beer, I change it to keep it fresh . . . . I feel like letting things be fluid, whether it’s a lyric or melody line, you have to acknowledge it. . . . I still feel strongly these songs are very true to what I like in music, and they have an appeal for acoustic. So I take from every single song I’ve ever written, and every song I’m currently writing.

D’Amore is recording a new album with The Bone Chimes for their next release and tour. Though there’s no date is set in stone, he is sampling a couple tunes in his solo sets, alongside several others from his catalog, some of which date back to their first EP “!n the Much’ (2013).

The band’s Indie-rock and rhythm sounds are often met with D’Amore’s “twist-ofphrase” songwriter. He gravitates to turning lyrics in music he writes and listens to.

“One of the covers I play is ‘Chocolate on My Tongue’ by The Wood Brothers—what a song,” he tells. “They really do turn some things on their ear [with] lyrics like, ‘If I die young / at least I have got some chocolate on my tongue.’”

On an older tune, D’Amore describes getting lost and “falling downtown with this high line” of New York City. “High Line” is accompanied by The Bone Chimes’ upbeat instrumentals and offer a sense of

story ideas came from a comedian’s observation about how we never hear about Jesus as a teenager.

“I was like, ‘Well, what if he did find out when he was a teenager and was kind of rebellious?’”

D’Amore asks rhetorically.

“That’s what he is in my song: He does some things that are very un-Jesus like, but he was a human boy being told these things.”

Though an ever-evolving guitar player, D’Amore didn’t take to the instrument first. In fact, he picked it up more out of necessity. He started playing piano when he was 3 years old and picked up guitar roughly 15 years ago.

happily falling and getting lost in the scene.

D’Amore was a bartender for years and has since grown accustomed to having scraps of papers filled with notes and lyrics for songs. Since, he’s replaced his scrap papers with notes on his smartphone, but the list continues to grow with hundreds of song parts and pieces going back several years. New songs, like “Oh, Jesus,” bring him back to more beat rhythms and jazzy crossover sounds.

It’s a story of Jesus as a teenager, who found out who and what he actually was, so he decides to sneak out of his bedroom to discover the world is one thing to him but he is another to those around him. The

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“I was in a [program] called ‘Kinder Keys,’” he remembers.

“My mom loves that—she loves telling that story. Piano was kind of forced on me, so choosing an instrument was a neat thing for me when I was a little older. . . . [But] I feel like I can always get better as a guitar player and singer and lyricist. Everybody can get better at anything and I’m wary of people who say they’re great at their instrument. All the good musicians I’ve had the pleasure of playing with . . . not one would ever say they’re really great at their instrument—because they don’t need to tell you. They either pick it up or open their mouths, and you know.”

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“I had all of this music I kind of locked away in a vault that just wasn’t quite what The Bone Chimes were doing,” he explains. “I found when you have a full group behind you—whether it’s a horn section, percussion or even a trio—you can do a lot. But when you’re by yourself, and the more simpler you make things (at least, for me), it generally works out. There’s a better interaction with the crowd; I can take my time to figure things out. Whereas when it’s a group of people, you have to have a game plan.”

corded with a full band, they still translate well acoustically. The songs began from a his singular point of view, on acoustic guitar in his living room. And transitioning them back from the recording process—with full sounds of horns, percussion, etc.—happened with relative ease. The first song he ever wrote at 20 years old,“New York Street Light,” has rarely been omitted from a setlist. Yet, it dons a new coat in some form or fashion each time.

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SINGER-SONGWRITER: Experimental singer-songwriter Jordan Kirk released his latest album “Ragamuffin Parade” on June 1, 2017, and is currently touring the U.S. and Canada. His next stop will be at ILM’s Juggling Gypsy on Wednesday, Nov. 29, and folks can pay what they can. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Rock, Pop, Country) —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

Trivia Night: Party Gras Entertainment (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

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Bachata Dance Wednesdays! (7pm; $10-$85) —Studio Collective, 5629 Oleander Dr., # 106

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.

Tom Noon (7pm; Free; Piano, Vocals)

—Grand Cru Food and Wine, 1900 Eastwood Rd., Suite 109

Christmas by the Sea: Big Band Concert (7pm; Free)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Wednesday

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

9PM-2AM • $400 GUINNESS

Neighborhood Night (6pm; Free, Live Music) Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

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

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Firedrums Fire Dancers (7:30pm; Free)

8:30 P.M. • PRIZES! • $250 YUENGLING DRAFT $ 50 3 FIREBALL SHOTS

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; $3)

LIVE MUSIC

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223 —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

—Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Cape Fear Blvd.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Jazz)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

4th Friday Jazz Sean Meade Trio (7pm; Free)

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—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

Basile (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

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

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Total-Bullshit (10pm; Free; Rock) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (8pm; Free)

Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

Skip Barnhill (8pm; Free; Guitar, Vocals)

Tues Night Contra Dance (7:30pm; $5)

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 723 N. 4th St. —Grand Cru Food and Wine, 1900 Eastwood Rd., Suite 109

Rebekah Todd (8:30pm; Free; Indie Rock, Soul) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Justin Fox Trio (9:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

The Munchies (9pm; Free)

—Bourbon Street, 35 North Front St.

DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3)

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25

James Jarvis (6pm; Free; Ambient Jazz Piano) —Candle Nut Restaurant, 21 N. Front St.

A Cabaret with Bob Workman (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Basile (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

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

Shake and Shag Beach Music (7:30pm; Cover TBD) —Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —5th Ave. United Methodist Chu., 409 S. 5th Ave.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

Trivia Night: Party Gras Entertainment (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Bachata Dance Wednesdays! (7pm; $10-$85) —Studio Collective, 5629 Oleander Dr., Ste 106;

Tobi D’Amore (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; Free; Electric Dance Party)

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

Jordan Kirk (9:30pm; Pay What You Can)

Soul-R Fusion (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-7632223

Monica Jane (8pm; Free; Guitar, Vocals)

Extreme Music Bingo: Party Gras (10pm; Free)

—Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 910-821-0362 —Grand Cru Food and Wine, 1900 Eastwood Rd., Suite 109

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

Bellydance Showcase and Fundraiser For Domestic Violence Shelters (9:30pm; $10)

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

DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3)

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

The Rag Doll Band (9pm; Free)

—Bourbon Street, 35 North Front St.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30

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

Adam Quinn (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Big Al Hall & Catch the Food Truck (6pm; Free; Bluegrass, Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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

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

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

Julia Walker Jewell Trio (7pm; $3; SingerSongwriter)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

GOLDFISH! Open Mic (7pm; Free; Comedy)

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

Falling for Tuesday (4pm; Free)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry St.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Port City Trivia with Dutch (7pm; Free)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 140 Hays Lane, #B15

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Monday Night Parade: Lit & Friends (9pm; Free)

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

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

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

Firedrums Fire Dancers (7:30pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-7632223

Trivia Night: 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.

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OUTSIDE OF OF CONCERTS SOUTHEASTERN NC NC SOUTHEASTERN

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Nominations for Best Of 2018 are now open!

COMEDY COUNTS: Folks can head to the mountains of NC to see comedian Kathleen Madigan on December 1 at The Orange Peel in Asheville. Courtesy photo THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 11/22: Twist of Fate and The Aisles of Jane Doe 11/25: Elements Of Hip Hop 11/26: Scarface and Gorgeous George The Pimp God 11/27: Josh Turner, Lee Brice, Chase Rice, and more 11/28: Daedelus, Free The Robots and Mono/Poly 11/29: DJ Audio 12/1: Kathleen Madigan 12/2: Cut Copy and Palmbomen II NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 11/24: Jade Cicada and Esseks 11/25: The Mantras and Porch 40 11/28: Mayhem, Immolation and Black Anvil 12/1: Eric Gales and Heather Gillis 12/2: Horton’s Holiday Hayride 12/3: Crystal Bowersox THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 11/24: Keyshia Cole 11/25: Seether 11/26: Boogie Wit Da Hoodie 11/28-29: Wend Not So Acoustic Xmas and more 11/30: Suicideboy$ THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 11/24: Tremont Music Hall Reunion 11/25: Bear Grillz American Freakshow Tour 11/30: The State of the Date

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 11/25: The Vaudevillain Revue 11/30: The Districts and Sun Seeker 12/2: Professor Toon and Deniro Farrar 12/3: Cindy Wilson, Yip Deceiver and Material Girls 12/6: Don Flamingo GQ and Deante Hitchcock 12/7: Criminal & Love and Radio DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722 11/25: St. Vincent Fear The Future Tour 11/26: The Brian Setzer Orchestra with Church Sisters 12/5: 98 Degrees at Christmas 12/6: Fantasia LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 11/24: Capital City Reggae Fest 11/25: Nantucket and Shoot To Thrill 12/1: Start Making Sense and SeepeopleS 12/2: KIX, The Fifth and Dirty Remnantz 12/7: Whose Hat Is This?

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 11/24: The Grand Shell Game and more (Back) 11/25: PhilStock’17 11/30: The Weather Station and James Elkington (Back) 11/30: Cut Copy and Palmbomen Ii 12/1: Allan Rayman (Back) 12/2: Pokey Lafarge and The Easy Leaves 12/3: Delta Son, Lee Anderson, Dustin AhKuoi (Back) 12/5: David Ramirez and Molly Parden (Back) 12/8: The Stars Explode and more (Back)

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ARTS>>ART

THE ONLY WAY OUT IS IN:

White Rabbit Trips focuses on liberating the mind, body and spirit

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BY: SHEA CARVER

“My first Easter there, they had a tradition where the newest manager had to dress up like the Easter Bunny for the annual brunch and egg hunt,” Yarborough tells. “It’s funny to look back on now, since my first retreat will be held at the [hotel]—where I seriously did dress like a white rabbit before I founded White Rabbit Trips.”

efore readers jump the gun and tell us we have the wrong holiday featured on our cover, let’s get one thing clear: While turkeys are feeding your gut this season, rabbits are feeding your minds and souls. Just ask Jenny Yarborough of White Rabbit Trips—which combines meditation, art, yoga, adventure, and Once she realized being in the all things in between to help people find their purhospitality business meant missing pose and happiness in the world. all major holidays with her family, “Our mantra: The only way out is in,” says she started soul searching again.

Yarborough, a.k.a. Mama Rabbit. She launched She began doing yoga and meditatWhite Rabbit Trips officially last May, but the ing. Around that time she found a weekend of Dec. 1-3, she and a group of local job posting for marketing at a yoga lady business owners are hosting their first re- studio, which happened to be locattreat: Soul Sisters Sleepover. The two-day gath- ed behind a house she just bought. ering will focus on yoga classes, DIY art proj- Serendipity intervened and opened up the uniects, and panel discussions that take on simple verse, and Yarborough began working at the questions like, “Who does your taxes,” to more studio and doing training classes to become a in-depth topics like, “How did you decide to start teacher. She also helped with their annual funyour own business?” draiser for a nonprofit, Homes of Hope OrphanThe women’s retreat is geared toward reignit- ages in India—which Yarborough had reported ing passions, dreams and talents women have on years before at Lumina News. “That was so put off or all but forgotten since youth. Yarbor- special to me,” she says. “It felt like I was coming ough wants to reverse the process, and have re- full circle—like I went from being the storyteller treaters look at their lives as adults, and summon of these girls to being a person who was actually the magic of wonderment and possibility they raising money for them.” had during childhood sleepovers.

However, Yarborough was laid off after two years. Devastated, she had to take a hard look at herself and dig deep to find her passions once again. “It took me to a dark place,” she remembers. “But, for the first time in my life, since I was born, I felt like I had a blank slate. I could do anything. It was scary. It was exhausting. But it was exactly what I needed. I needed to feel like I was thrown out in order to dig deep, to dive down the Yarborough knows the disconnect well. A rabbit hole of my mind and ask: Who are you?

UNCW grad in creative writing, she worked as Why are you here? What is your purpose?” a journalist for Lumina News out of college in She began freelance marketing successfully 2008. She loved interviewing folks from all walks of life and learning their stories. From cancer and made connections with other yogis in town. survivors to professional dancers, mayors to Over dinner one night at a beach house named nonprofit directors, musicians and artists; it “White Rabbit,” under a full moon over the ocean, an idea sparked. She pondered the symbolism helped shape her. of the name of the house, where she had been in “If everyone had the opportunity to sit down life, the rush of society, and how it slowed down one-on-one with these people, like I did, they for her when she looked within to search for her would probably have a different perspective calling. “When we’re rushing around, we’re misson the world, on themselves,” she remembers. ing everything that matters,” Yarborough tells.

“Each person I interviewed helped me under“Here, at White Rabbit, [my friends and I] began stand my own life in a different light.” to erase time through meditation. I began to let Once the recession hit, it became taxing on go. I began to feed my head.” her to continue working in the newspaper indusShe announced to her friends, “We should do try, which was taking a massive hit. So she took White Rabbit Trips!” her life in a different direction. She wanted to One of her pals, JJ Cook, responded, “Yeah, continue telling stories but hoped to try her hand at doing so in a different way: marketing. She ap- the only way out is in.” plied for a job at the Blockade Runner.

“We forget our purpose,” she reminds. “[The rabbit masks] help people visualize our mission.

We wear our own masks, due to things we’ve been told, traumas we’ve been through, as a means of acceptance, and we bury the person we were when we were children—our most authentic selves.”

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bridge the gap between meditation and people who don’t think they can do yoga. Both go hand in hand, as the mind-body-spirit connection is the most important outcome—not how flexible one is or how many poses he or she can accomplish. Yarborough explains it as an art form as simple as breathing. “It looks like your breath on a cold day,” she details. “When you exhale and all of a sudden you see it, and you recognize the gift you were given.”

JOURNEY TO HERE: Jenny Yarborough will hold first retreat as founder of White Rabbit Trips. Photo

by Chris Nieto

And so her journey began.

In its first year of business, the White Rabbit family consists of 17 teachers, all of whom do yoga but have other specialities, ranging from free-diving to painting, music to papermaking.

They also aren’t a traditional company with a brick and mortar.

“We don’t belong to a physical space,” Yarborough clarifies. “I don’t believe in being confined to a place or time for 40 hours a week, and I don’t want the teachers who work with me to feel caged either. This is the magic behind the bunny biz. The world is ours. We can be here, there and everywhere. . . . The main goal: to connect you and I and I and you and us with the world.”

While the majority of teachers are from Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, she also has teachers in Jacksonville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Puerto Rico, Los Angeles, and Costa Rica. Take Alex Llinas, for example. “He used to be an engineer in Wilmington for years,” she says. “But he was tired of the typical American life—where we tend to work most of our waking hours and not get to the things we love. So he moved to Puerto Rico to teach free-diving. When you free dive, not only are you diving deep physically, you’re also diving deep mentally. You’re using many of the same techniques you use in yoga to push yourself further into the belly of the ocean, to experience something new. This is exactly what we’re all about: Diving into the mind.”

Soul Sisters Sleepover will feature 16 lady leaders on a panel, including Rebekah Todd (singer/songwriter and artist), Catherine Hawksworth (owner of Modern Legend), Beth Princiotta (owner of Penny Lane Boutique), Jenn Vanderfleet (owner of Third Generation Herbal), Jess Reedy (owner/yoga instructor and potter of Pineapple Studios), Kristen Crouch (artist and founder of gooseink), Logan Thompson (executive director of Welcome Home Angel), and others. “The pow-wow on Saturday morning will not have stages or podiums,” Yarborough clarifies.

“The intent is to be casual and fun and accessible, not serious and boring.”

All participants who register are asked to send in a question to be discussed, which helps moderate the panel. Participants will receive hand-crafted flower crowns made by Shelly Shi of Beauty Crew Mobile. As well, the weekend retreat includes dinner from Wrightsville Beach Brewery and Tama Tea, plus breakfast, and live music. There will be DIY workshops in journaling and smudging, and yoga everyday, among other activities. Folks who can’t attend the whole weekend can buy a Party Crashers Pass, which will gain them access to yoga classes and the 10:30 a.m. pow-wow on Saturday.

“It’s time to stir the soul, to get rid of negative thoughts and take us back to our authentic selves,” Yarborough says. “Winter is the perfect time to do that: to plan, to inspire.”

DETAILS:

Soul Sisters Sleepover: $350 Party Crashers Pass: $30

Dec. 1-3 Blockade Runner White Rabbit will host a deep dive and yoga trip in 2019, led by Llinas. Yarborough wants to 275 Waynick Blvd. expand into other countries and cities, and even www.whiterabbittrips.com envisions upstarting a festival at some point.

White Rabbit will teach anywhere, as long as they

color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

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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 Join us for a special artist’s showcase and studio sale by ceramic artist, Traudi Thornton, November 24th through December 31st. Traudi’s handmade, one-of-a-kind ceramics will be presented alongside “The Art of the Gift” exhibit and sale with complimentary gift wrapping available. Find original paintings, sculpture, mobiles, jewelry, and other unique gifts at affordable prices.

Artists include Debra Bucci (painting), Elizabeth Darrow (painting and collage), Brian Evans (ceramics), Susan Francy (digital images), Mark Gansor (painting), Dumay Gorham III (sculpture), Georgeann Haas (painting), Janette K. Hopper (painting), Ann Howard (jewelry), JF Jones (mobiles), Brooks Koff (stainedglass mosaics), Joan McLoughlin (painting), Gale Smith (woven copper), Michael Van Hout (tie-wire wall hangings, painted metal fish, and wood-cut block), Roberto Vengoechea (jewelry), and others.

ART OF FINE DINING

www.aibgallery.com In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with other organizations to exhibit original art in other locations. The following exhibits continue through December.

“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 Kitch-

en and Cocktails,1001 N. 4th Street.

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

Art in Bloom Gallery Traveling Exhibit with paintings and pastels at the Tudor Dining Room, Pine Knoll, 590 Central Dr., Southern Pines, NC and at the Belle Meade Art Studio, 100 Waters Dr., Southern Pines, NC, 28387.

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 Over 5,000 square feet in historic downtown of thought-provoking art and fashions! Expo 216’s one-year expositions are theme-driven: currently addressing Death & Dying . Works by local artists, Joan McLoughlin, Niki Hildebrand, Chad Starling, and many more will intrigue you.

Fashions such as Flatliner and The Cyclist’s Widow will stun you. Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care and Mourning Practices, provide an educational element. Expo 216 is a supporter of the Wilmington music scene and provides live music during the Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Expo 216 is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com The Annual Holiday Show opens at New Elements Gallery on Fourth Friday, November 24, 2017 with a celebratory reception from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. This exhibition features new work from the gallery’s roster of artists.

The Annual Holiday Show will remain on view until December 22, 2017. The gallery will host a closing reception from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. that evening to correspond with the Final Fourth Friday Event of the 2017 Season.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

PEACOCK FINE ART

224 S. Water St. #1A • (910) 254-4536 Monday through Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. www.peacocksfineart.com.

Adjacent to the River to Sea gallery, Features paintings by Wilmington based plein air painter Jim Bettendorf. Local scenes of Wilmington and surrounding areas cover the walls.

Original oil paintings and a selection of giclée prints available for purchase. Open daily from noon to six.

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

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 The Wilma Daniels Gallery will be hosting works from the No Boundaries International Art Colony, commemorating it’s 20th anniversary. Alumni artists include Sergej Adreevski, Fritzi Huber, Eric Lawing, Luc Marelli, Innocent Nkurunziza, Gonul Nughoglu, Gerlinde Pistner, Dick Robers, Arrow Ross, Lone Seeberg, Pamela Toll, Gayle Tustin, and Barbara Anne Thomas. Opening reception: Nov. 18, 6-9pm; alumni reception, Dec. 1, 6-9pm; closing reception, Dec. 22, 6-9pm.

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ARTS>>THEATRE

CAPTURING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT:

‘The Greatest Gift’ is original and moving, without drifting into Hallmark territory BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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heatreNOW opened their holiday show, “The Greatest Gift,” by Zach Hanner last weekend. The story behind the show is almost as intriguing as the show itself. Hanner drew upon events in his family, surrounding his brother-in-law’s illness, which led to Hanner’s wife, Dagmar Cooley, donating a kidney to save her brother’s life.

It is powerful material, to say the least.

Hanner serves as TheatreNOW’s artistic director, so, consequently, the show is shaped with a dinner-theatre audience in mind. The action largely takes place around the holidays and food (drinks, family meals, etc.) over three successive years, which creates three acts for dinner service.

And what a dinner service it is! Holy cow, it is like Thanksgiving came early!

Chef Denise Gordon reminds us what makes holiday meals so wonderful—and so filling. The sweet-potato bread stuffing and cranberry relish alone are worth the trip. For me, the highlight was the veggie dumplings in tomato sauce. It’s like everything to love about dumplings and ravioli combined. The steamed seafood in paper was fun and delicious, as diners get to unwrap it from the container, then warm lemony, buttery steam entices all the senses. The herbed rice and shrimp are pleasing, but the discovery of scallops is like finding an orange in the toe of a Christmas stocking.

For Connor Preston (Henry Stachowicz), the Christmas stocking is of paramount importance. He is just turning 13 and is obsessed with Christmas presents, especially all that is digital in the land of potential gifts. His mom, Isla (Eleanor Zeddies), and dad, Ted (Mathis

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family when the need is greatest. Truly, each performer embraces and communicates as much is true. However, Cosec’s rendition of Evan trying to navigate these unknown and terrifying waters is palpable. When he and Zeddies get to be alone together onstage, the intimacy of a shared lifetime is fun and beautiful to watch. Neither overplays their hand, but it is their subtlety and comfort with each other that makes it believable.

Cosec’s Evan is a debonair, sophisticated and very successful man, who has his life in order. But it is clear something is bothering him, from the moment he walks onstage. His sister is curious, but also distracted by trying to get a big family holiday meal organized. Drinks, food, and a mound of present-opening proceed storytime by the grandparents.

Sharon (Marie Chonko), Patty (Elizabeth Michaels) and Sam (Kent West) join Glenn in reminiscing about everything from fax machines to first jobs.

It is hard to find a new spin on holiday entertainment. So many “Christmas miracle” movies, plays and stories seem like a Xerox of Xerox, and so it’s easy to get discouraged trying to envision a different take on the genre. But Hanner shifts focus from an isolated miracle to one on a family, and what the power and strength of love can make happen, even in the face of immense and terrifying struggle. There really are no subplots; Hanner has chosen to focus clearly and specifically on one story and family. But all performers commit to it with an intensely believable dedication.

Sharon and Glenn are after my own heart with their admiration of life before Facebook and emojis. Chonko’s monologue about taking a moment to actually pray, instead of clicking on a set of praying hands was a good call to action for those of us who have become complacent in the non-communication of the digital world. Vest and Maloney embody dueling patriarchs who try to one-up each other (in a friendly way) with stories of past glory or humorous learning experiences. The grandparents get most of the jokes, like Maloney’s rendition of Beyoncé and West accidentally dropping a drug reference in front of the grandchild (oops!).

For all the reminiscing and corny stories of the grandparents (which is very fun to watch), the script is really a love letter from Hanner to his wife. At every turn Mathis Turner, who plays the character inspired by Hanner, is praising Isla’s (Zeddie’s) work and accomplishment to all who will listen. He can’t take his eyes off her. When she announces she is going to donate the much-needed kidney to save Evan’s life, the complex emotions of admiration, concern and resignation (because he knows her mind is made up and nothing will dissuade her) consume him.

Though Isla’s donation and Evan’s need are the crux of the show, what the script attempts to explore in addition is power of

Facing a family illness is scary under the best of circumstances, but at least they know they are in it together. Hanner is clearly close to the material, and though there are moments of humor, it is primarily a serious look at what family means when needed most. It is heartwarming in all the right ways, without drifting too far into the land of Hallmark.

So, in a way, TheatreNOW has captured the holidays, good food, good family, and grandpas telling bad jokes.

It’s a fun way to spend an evening with friends around the table.

DETAILS:

The Greatest Gift

Nov. 22-Dec. 23, Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.

Sundays in December at 5 p.m.

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Turner), dote on their only child, but wouldn’t mind if the grandparents could scale back the battle to buy Connor’s love. Grandpa Glenn (Skip Maloney) especially goes overboard buying every single item on Connor’s wish list. Though Connor obviously enjoys the present onslaught, he is just as fascinated by the attention of his grandparents and Uncle Evan (Hal Cosec), who he clearly worships.

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REEL TO REEL

ARTS>>FILM

films this week

THROWBACK DRAMATICS:

CINEMATIQUE

‘Murder on the Orient Express’ revisits an earlier era of filmmaking

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Nov. 22 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 22nd): “Loving Vincent” is the first film ever made entirely of hand-painted portraits, frame by frame. On July 27, 1890 a gaunt figure stumbled down a drowsy high street at twilight in the small French country town of Auvers. The man was carrying nothing; his hands clasped to a fresh bullet wound leaking blood from his belly. This was Vincent van Gogh, then a little known artist; now the most famous artist in the world. His tragic death has long been known, what has remained a mystery is how and why he came to be shot. “Loving Vincent” tells that story in a glorious and artistic way. (PG-13, 95 min.)

BY: ANGHUS

he classic murder mystery is a throwback to an earlier era of storytelling: Get a dozen or so people in a claustrophobic setting, have someone die under troubling circumstances, and narrow down the list of suspects until it’s discovered not only who is the murderer but why. Mystery stories were adapted quite frequently during Hollywood’s Golden and Silver ages—so much so there were actual expressions used to describe their predictability and over-thetop theatricality—like, “The butler did it.” (I wonder how many readers are old enough to know and/or understand that expression.)

I’m not sure what happened to the murder mystery at the movies. Maybe it’s because the whole “whodunit” genre began to occupy so much real estate on televi- MURDER MYSTERY: Kenneth Branagh sion—or, like all genres, it became a little (above) directs and stars in ‘Murder on the Orient tired. There are still mysteries making their Express.’. Photo courtesy 20th Century Fox way into cinemas, but they evolved into a more psychosis-filled, sexy space. Films like his way home. Though he takes no inter“Gone Girl,” “Basic Instinct” and “The Girl est in the passengers, they take an interest With the Dragon Tattoo” featured the classic in him. Edward Ratchett (Johnny Depp) is “find the killer” scenario, but there was more a low-rent-thug-turned-art-dealer, who beattention paid to the characters. There was lieves he’s being hunted down after selling a time when the murder and identity of the forgeries. He approaches Poirot for help but killer was the whole point of the story. Nowa- is refused. For Poirot, the lines of right and days, the killing seems more like an excuse wrong are clearly drawn. Ratchett’s paranoia for filmmakers to examine the fractured mind turns out to be warranted. The next morning of the mentally askewed. his dead body is discovered having been “Murder on the Orient Express” is a throw- drugged then brutally stabbed to death. back to an earlier era of filmmaking. It atPoirot is forced into trying to track down tempts to be an opulent piece of grand film- the murderer, who is still on the train. It leads making, lavishly showcasing exotic locations him to work his way through the other pasand beautiful costume design. There’s a lot sengers and use his superior intellect to that star and director Kenneth Branagh gets solve the case. There’s the older, flirtatious right. He plays Agatha Christie’s most fa- American woman (Michelle Pfeiffer); an Ausmous creation, Hercule Poirot—the world’s trian hate-filled professor (Willem Dafoe); a greatest detective. He’s capable of seeing beautiful young countess (Daisy Ridley); and slight imperfections around him, as well as a young doctor (Leslie Odom Jr.). It’s a train being an excellent judge of character. We filled with suspects and all of them seem to meet Poirot as he’s solving a case in Jeru- be hiding something. Can Poirot solve the salem that involves stolen religious relics. It case and bring the killer to justice? takes only a single clue for him to unravel There are admirable aspects about the the case and capture the thief. His mind is as sharp and troubled as his off-putting fa- production: The cast is a fabulous collection of scenery-chewing talent who bring cial hair. this weird little story to life. It’s kind of nice to We’re meeting Poirot as he nears the end wade back into the familiar waters of the oldof his esteemed career. His fame and popu- school murder mystery. However, it’s also a larity would be powerful tools in the hands reminder of how solemn, slow and uncineof someone who cared about such things. matic such affairs can be. The Agatha ChrisHe’s more interested in being left alone and tie slow-burn potboilers feel so much better reading Charles Dickens. He ends up on suited for television, like the Agatha Christie the infamous Orient Express while making mysteries that have been running on PBS for

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what feels like forever. There’s nothing about “Murder on the Orient Express” that makes me be believe it needed to be adapted for the big screen. Like a lot of Kenneth Branagh’s directorial efforts, the film is a healthy blend of overly-dramatic, bordering on ridiculous, with occasional moments of entertainment.

DETAILS:

Murder on the Orient Express Rated PG-13 Directed by Kenneth Branagh Starring Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp

Nov. 27-29 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 29th): The extraordinary true story of an unlikely friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s remarkable rule is captured in “Victoria & Abdul.” When Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. (PG-13, 112 min.)

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SOUTHEASTERN NC’S PREMIER DINING GUIDE

GRUB & GUZZLE

AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach.

Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while

still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful

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surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Wednesday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm9pm ■ 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. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners

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to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ 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 in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar.

You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar, check out our facebook for wine tasting and live music schedule ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafewilmington.com and facebook.com/thefelixcafewilmington HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people.

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com HOPS SUPPLY CO. The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food.

Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar

pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

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

Located adjacent to the UNCW campus, Munchies provides a new take on classic American fare. Selling items unavailable anywhere else such as the famous “Fat Sandwiches”, decadent milk shakes, and fried desserts set Munchies apart, while the incredible flavor of traditional items such as burgers and wings make Munchies stand out. Open until 3 am daily, and offering dine in, take out, and delivery options, as well the choice of ordering online, Munchies is a new American classic for todays modern world. Perfect for lunch, dinner or a late night snack, and totally customizable, Munchies makes sure you get your food, your way, all day. 419 S. College Rd., Unit 35, 910-798-4999. Dine in • Delivery • Take out ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: 12pm - 3 am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: munchiesfoodco.com 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

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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

ASIAN HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business

serving only the freshest ingredients with three locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead 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. Our new Wilmington location (894 South Kerr Avenue) offers dine-in, take-out or drive-thru service. We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Saturday for $4.99 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious hand peeled shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house.

We scratch make every item on our menu daily. We offer your favorite hibachi meals and some of our originals like our pineapple won tons. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the most up to date information on Hibachi To Go. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Wilmington Phone: 910833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am9pm ■ 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, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm-10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

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

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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 consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-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: 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. Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to 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

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 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 familyowned 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 family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two 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., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits.

Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 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 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

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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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 accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood

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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, 910-7997077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-6811140. 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) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

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

Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: 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 poboys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out

the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

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.

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SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for 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.

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■ 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.

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HOLIDAY HAPS:

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hanksgiving in Wilmington officially kicks off the holiday season in southeastern NC. It comes with many sparkly, shiny happenings that scream “Deck the halls!” and “fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la!” Here’s the rundown on how to have the most fun after gorging on too much turkey and dressing.

Cape Fear Festival of Trees Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher 900 Loggerhead Road

Annually, the Lower Cape Fear Hospice hosts one of their biggest fundraisers of the year. Businesses and organizations decorate themed trees, which take over the aquarium. Folks who purchase aquarium tickets ($10.95-$11.95) throughout the holidays will be admitted to the Cape Fear Festival of Trees for free (closed Thanksgiving Day); www.capefearfestivaloftrees.org.

NC Holiday Flotilla Nov. 24-25, Wrightsville Beach

It starts with the island’s tree lighting at Wrightsville Beach Parks and Rec, which includes a visit from ol’ Saint Nick! The lighting takes place at 5:30 p.m. on November 24.

Folks can then head to the Blockade Runner at 7 p.m. for the flotilla launch party. The $35 entry includes live music from The Embers featuring Craig Woolard, as well as a live and silent auction, food, and a cash bar (ncholidayflotilla.org).

On November 25, Wrightsville Beach Park will host their annual Festival in the Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts booths featuring artisans and merchants make for oneof-a-kind holiday shopping. An antique car show will take place, and there will be a children’s area with inflatable slides and bounce houses, a coloring contest, the popular Arab Choo Choo, festival food, and more.

Then at 6 p.m. the lit boat parade takes place down the Intracoastal Waterway, decked out in their fanciest holiday lights, with themes abound! There are a number of vantage points to see on parade route, from Banks Channel Bridge, to two South

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Harbor Island mini-parks, to the west side of Waynick Boulevard. There will be fireworks following the parade. People’s Choice awards will take place through text voting: Text to “24587” and enter the number of the boat you wish to vote for: “boat#”.

Enchanted Airlie Airlie Gardens 300 Airlie Rd. Nov. 24-25; Dec. 1-2, 8-10, 13-22

Wilmington’s historic Airlie Gardens are going to be decked out in their grandest display of lights for the holidays as part of their self-guided walking tour. Santa will be on hand, too, so kids can ask for their favorite treats this season, and food and beverage vendors will be on site. Must RSVP for one of two viewing times, 5-7 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; tickets are $27-$55 a car load and can be purchased at airliegardens.org.

Island of Lights Light the Lake Nov. 24, 7 p.m.

Carolina Beach Lake Park Atlanta Ave. and S. Lake Park Blvd.

Pleasure Island bedazzles every holiday season with their Island of Lights events, which kick off Friday evening. The Lighting the Lake ceremony will feature local dignitaries and Cub Scouts while displays invoke the holiday spirit. Oh, and Santa arrives; www.pleasureislandoflights.com.

Downtown Tree Lighting Nov. 24, 5:30 p.m.

Water and Princess streets

In historic downtown Wilmington, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance as the holiday tree is lit. Caroling will take place, plus a holiday marketplace will be set up, featuring toasty refreshments. Free to attend.

Kure Beach Holiday Market Nov. 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

105 Atlantic Ave.

Get a head start on holiday gifts made from local artists or sold from local vendors at Ocean Front Park. Food trucks, DJ, raffle, and more—free to attend!

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

11/24: Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting—5:30pm Entertainment; 6:25pm Holiday Tree Lighting; 6:30pm Santa visits/photo opportunity. Free to the public! Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

HOLIDAY MARKET

Nov. 25, 9am: Historic Wilmington Foundation and History’s Future invite you to our first annual Holiday Market! This festive outdoor multi-vendor mart at Legacy Architectural Salvage (LAS) will be bursting with unique gifts from local makers, artisans and

vintage shopkeepers. Be sure to treat yourself and pop indoors for historic house parts and handmade décor by the elves at LAS. In honor of Small Business Saturday, we’ll be open from 9am-3pm. Red Eye Bakery and StevieMack’s International Food Co. serving eats onside. 1831 Dawson St.

TERRA SOL HOLIDAY MARKET

Nov. 26, noon: This holiday season come support local vendors and artist by participating in the terra sol sanctuary market. Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St.

HOLIDAY FLEA AT BAC

Fri., Dec. 1, 4-9 p.m.; Sat., Dec, 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;

Sun., Dec. 3, noon-5 p.m.. Fabulous vintage vendors, BAC cash bar, and some of Wilmington’s most amazing food trucks. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.

STAR OF WONDER, STAR OF NIGHT

of the Manor House is lovingly decorated by theme and color, including natural flora and greenery inspired by the Foys’ Colonial through Victorian family history—with a few contemporary touches. To add something a little extra, $2 evening wagon rides under the stars through the Abbey Nature Trail, so sing along to your favorite holiday music. www.poplargrove.org or 910-686-9518. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N.

Dec. 1, 5pm: An opportunity to spend time with your family without waiting in long lines, but rather strolling our lighted grounds, playing midway games of the past, roasting marshmallows, and watching classic movie favorites. Bring blankets and chairs, HOLIDAY TRAIN EXPO and plan to stay a while! Admission is $5/person.

Dec. 1-3: Bring the family for this enchanting and Candlelight Tours offered through 8 rooms of the festive holiday train display. Perfect for all ages! See Manor House for $15 a person. Front and back parover 30 trains, including the Polar Express. $5 adlors each feature a 12-ft. live tree, and each room mission. Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Dr. COASTAL CAROLINA CHRISTMAS

Fri., Dec. 1, 7pm: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (16th & Market). A concert of carols by the Choir of St. Paul’s, the Wilmington Boys Choir, and harpist Christina Brier. Program includes Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and Rutter’s Dancing Day. Concert is followed by a Sparkling Chocolate Reception. www.eventbrite.com/e/coastal-carolina-christmastickets-38694698886. 910-762-4578, admin@ spechurch.com.

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CB CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dec. 1, 7:30pm: Area residents young and old look forward to the annual Christmas Parade. The Christmas Parade is always the 2nd Friday after Thanksgiving and begins at 7:30 pm. The Parade proceeds Atlanta Avenue down Lake Park Blvd to the Federal Point Plaza in Carolina Beach. Floats, bands, and Santa Claus will be there to add to the festivities of the season and provide a night of entertainment for families. Carolina Beach Lake Park, N Lake Park Blvd.

ISLAND MONTESSORI HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Dec. 3, 10am: Are you searching for a unique gift this holiday season? The Island Montessori School is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar featuring handmade crafts, unique gifts, and more from dozens of local artisans and businesses. The students of Island Montessori have also put together some special crafts to spread holiday cheer and raise money for their classrooms. You can also win great prizes by entering our raffles! Shop local this holiday season and support Wilmington area businesses as you search for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. This event is free to attend and everyone is welcome! Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave., Carolina Beach

ILM HOLIDAY PARADE

Wilmington Holiday Parade will take place on Sunday evening Dec. 3, 5pm, in Historic Downtown Wilmington The parade will be televised live on WECT’s Bounce channel. The exact parade start time will be based on Bounce programming schedule to be released the first week on November.

Questions: 910-341-3237.

charity/volunteer WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH TURKEY TROT

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Distances Offered: 5k and 1 mile; Participants may choose to run or walk this timed 5k course. The 1 Mile Run/Walk is untimed. The course is wheelchair and stroller friendly. 8:30am: 5K Race starts; 8:45am: 1 Mile run/walk starts. Please plan to be at the start line 10 minutes prior to the start of the race wearing your race number on the front of your shirt.

Race is fun for the entire family and is dog and stroller-friendly. Join us at the race and eat Thanksgiving dinner guilt-free while also supporting Cape Fear Habitat’s mission of providing access to affordable housing in our community! Register: https://wrightsvillebeachturkeytrot.itsyourrace.com/register.

2017 CAPE FEAR PHILANTHROPY AWARDS

Wed., Nov. 29: Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N Water St. Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to both (1) put that word into action and (2) recognize the change that word has brought to our communities. NPD is a celebration of philanthropy—giving, volunteering and charitable engagement—that highlights the accomplishments, large and small, that philanthropy—and all those involved in the philanthropic process—makes to our society and our world. 7:30am: Breakfast & Networking—Connect with those making an impact in our region. 8am: Awards Program—Cheer on your philanthropic friends or find out if you won! 9:30am12:30pm—Workshop: Non-profit Fundraising: Who Wants Mega Gifts? Hosted by Gail Perry, MBA, CFRE. Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N. Water St.

CAPE FEAR FESTIVAL OF TREES

Through Dec. 31, 9am-5pm: Set amidst the inspiring and educational backdrop of the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Lower Cape Fear Hospice’s Cape Fear Festival of Trees features locally decorated, themed tress for the holiday season,

with monies benefitting LCF Hospice. All visitors who purchase a general admission ticket to the aquarium will also experience the Cape Fear Festival of Trees. So, come get festive with the fishes and stroll through a forest of uniquely decorated trees.

Admission: http://www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisherplan-your-visit. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Rd.

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.

theatre/auditions 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.

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OLIVER! AUDITIONS

Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for Oliver!, Mon., Nov. 27-Tues., Nov. 28, 5-9pm. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. Directed by Michael Lauricella, the show runs Feb. 9-18 at Thalian Hall. To schedule an audition time, please contact Chandler

Davis, Samantha Herrick or Front Desk Staff at 910251-1788 with your preferred day and time. Come prepared to sing 16 bars of a musical theatre song a capella. If needed, callbacks will be Wed., Nov. 29 and may require reading from the script and/or attending a dance call. Roles: https://thalian.org.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES

The tradition is back! Panache Theatrical Productions presents The Santaland Diaries returning to North Front Theatre Level 5 (formerly City Stage) in downtown Wilmington, NC. The story, written by David Sedaris and adapted by Joe Mantello, follows a disgruntled elf named Crumpet and his misadventures working for the Macy’s holiday attraction.

This is a hilarious and not politically correct look at the holidays. Featuring Robb Mann as Crumpet and The Not Ready for Christmas Carolers. Mature audiences recommended. Tickets available at www. panachetheatre.com or by calling 910-679-6038.

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD AUDITIONS

TACR will hold auditions for the third show of 201718 youth theatre season, “A Year with Frog and Toad,” Sat., Dec. 2, 10am. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. Directed

by J.R. RodriguezJan 19-28 at The Community Arts Center. To schedule an audition time, please contact Chandler Davis, Samantha Herrick, or Front Desk Staff at 910-251-1788 with preferred day and time.Come prepared to sing 32 bars of a musical theatre song a capella. If needed, callbacks will be the same day, Dec. 2, at 2pm and may require reading from the script and/or attending a dance call.

Role info: www.thalian.org

A CAROLINA NUTCRACKER

Dec. 2-3, A Carolina Nutcracker is the Cape Fear region’s own full-length traditional production of the beloved holiday ballet! Set in 1865 Wilmington at the Bellamy Mansion, the ballet features all the classic

elements of the original—Drosselmeyer, the Mouse King, and the Sugar-Plum Fairy—merged with Wilmington’s own history. The City Ballet is joined by professional guest artists from the Carolina Ballet in Raleigh, and Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous musical score is performed by a live 50-piece professional orchestra and a treble chorus. If you see only one “Nutcracker” this year, this is the one for the whole family! Tickets: Adult $35, Senior (60& up) $25, Student/Child $15; taxes & fees are applicable to all ticket purchases. www.cityballetofwilmington.org.

Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

comedy OPEN MIC

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

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

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DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

Nov. 24-25, 7pm/9:30pm: Local comedian Basile has entertained millions of comedy fans in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Africa.

Basile’s unique blend of material, improvisation, and characters has made him one of the most soughtafter comedians in the entertainment industry today.

Basile’s general audience show, “Dysfunctionally Yours,” World Tour, is currently touring to sold-out audiences throughout North America. Basile’s diversity in entertainment continues as he stars in his critically acclaimed series, “Growing Up Greek in America.” Dead Crow Comedy Room. 265 N. Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy.com

PRIMETIME COMEDY

Come see some of North Carolina’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.

GOLDFISH!

Nov. 26, 7pm: Dead Crow Comedy’s monthly prebooked open mic where some of the best comedians from throughout the Carolinas come to work on their best new material! Have a laugh and a drink and see these amazing talents work - all in time to get home at a good time on a school night. And it’s free! Hosted by comedian Blaire Postman. Want to sign up? Email info@bpcomedy.com for more info.

265 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 band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more!

Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages welcome. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave. BACHATA WEDNESDAYS

Through 12/6: Beginner and intermediate Bachata classes, 7pm. No partner needed! Each class will be different and have a different focus, but always starting with laying a strong foundation of your Bachata basics. You will learn basic steps, turns and simple patterns to have you feeling confident on the social dance floor. • Intermediate Classes with Erica: During each class, we will also be working on improving connection and frame, while working through our ability to seamlessly execute patterns in social dancing. Each Class is different—drop on, $15 individual/$25 couple. 4-class pass (any 4 of the 8): $55 individual/ $85 couple. Student/military rates: Drop in, $10/$17, or four-class pass, $45/$75. The Studio Collective, 5629 Oleander Dr., Ste 106

film PLANETARIUM FILM

Show Times: 10am, 12pm: Free for members or with general admission. From China to America, Sesame Street’s Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, explore the night sky! Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MOVIE UNDER THE OAKS

Nov. 28, 6:30pm: We don’t wanna grow up! Join RiverLights for the Movie Under the Oaks event at Live Oak Commons! Relax in the great, fall weather

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while watching the hilarious Peter Pan story, Hook!

Outdoor movie begins at 6:30. Come early to setup!

Bring chairs, blankets and snacks. Free; open to public! RiverLights, 4410 River 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 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

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.

FIVE TEMPERA PAINTERS

Clarity of form and luminous translucent color are hallmarks of the egg tempera medium, which en-

joyed 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. UNCW’s CAB Art Gallery presents “Art from the Egg: Five Tempera Painters” 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.

POP UP ART SHOW

Pop Up Art Show at Annex Surf Supply featuring the work of two local artists. Metal and woodwork will be represented by Chelsea Lea Metals and Hallowcraft. Join us Friday, Nov. 17, 5-9pm, to see metal sculptural wall art, decorative burn barrels, jewelry, and handmade furniture. Enjoy complimentary snacks & drink. 910-509-2995, www.ChelseaLeaMetals.com. Annex Surf Supply, 534 Causeway Dr.

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Nov. 24, 6-9pm: Unveiling of Micrographic Artwork

by Chad Starling. Opening reception for Transfiguration, a stunning 9 ft. x 21 ft. micrographic mural, and other works in Starling’s micrographic collection. Light refreshments and live music. • Dec.2, 2pm: Artists talk: Donna Gargett of Blank Canvas Awareness Art, Inc. and Chad Starling speak to Dyslexia, ADHD, and ADD: Finding Strength and Expression through Art. All ages, no fee. • Now on exhibit: Death and Dying, by local artists, such as Spectrum 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.

NC AZALEA FEST ART UNVEILING

11/24, 5:30PM: Expo 216 is proud to be the venue for the presentation of the long-awaited signature piece by Virginia Wright-Frierson. This piece will represent the NC Azalea Festival for 2018. Light refreshments and live music. Expo 216, 216 N. Front St.

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., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum. org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours 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, 10am4pm, 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, In-

land 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 kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. www. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

See NC through the eyes of Wilmington-born photographer Hugh MacRae Morton (1921-2006). His captivating images will be featured in the traveling exhibit “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is now open at Cape Fear Museum. The exhibit is on loan from the UNC Library’s North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives and will be on view through September 2018. 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.

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: Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St. 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., 10-10:30am: 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. HALYBURTON LITTLE EXPLORERS

Discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. Silly Snakes Web Activity Critter Clues Web Activity # 306041 Thurs., 11/30 10-11am; Fri 12/1, 10-11am; Hello Hibernationon Web Activity # 306038 Thurs., 12/14, 10-11am; Fri., 12/15, 10-11am. Halyburton Park,4099. S. 17th St.

AERODYNAMICS FUN

Kids ages 6 to 13 are invited to build and test a variety of paper airplanes at this free library program. They’ll learn about the four forces of flight (lift, weight, thrust, and drag) as they observe the performance of different airplane designs. How far will it fly? How accurately will it land? Will it loopthe-loop? No registration is required for this free program for kids ages 6 to 13. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385.

HOLIDAY SHOP AND DROP CAMP

Dec. 9, 8am: Come drop off your athlete to train at Coastal Athletics while you finish holiday shopping!

Ages 7-12 welcome! Baseball and Softball $40 for those staying from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Extend your stay from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm for $20! (910)452-5838 or www.coastalathletics.net. Coastal Athletics, 2049 Corporate Drive South

outdoors/recreation PRESCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE

Play, learn and explore math and science concepts at this interactive storytime, which includes

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. • Artist Talk and Workshop: Dec. 2, 2-3pm. Join Donna Gargett of Blank Canvas Awareness Art, Inc. and Chad Starling as they speak to Dyslexia, ADHD, and ADD: Finding Strength and Expression through Art. Hands on workshop for children after the talk. All ages, free. 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,

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hand-on science experiments and exploration stations. Designed for children ages 3 to 6, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Presented at Cape Fear Museum by the New Hanover County Ready to Read Library Outreach Ladies, Raquel Fava and Krista Dean. Free, limited and preregistration is required on New Hanover County Public Library’s calendar at www.nhclibrary.org.

Introducing young kids to the STEM skills they will need to succeed in a 21st century world; Raquel Fava (rfava@nhcgov.com) or Krista Dean (kdean@nhcgov.com) at 910-798-6368. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. NC BIRDING TRAIL

Ea. mo. we explore different sites along the NC Birding Trail in the Coastal Plain. Each hike will be appx 2 miles. Transportation from Halyburton Park included. Wrightsville Beach Thurs 12/21, 8am-noon; ages: 16 and up. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY CRUISE

Nov. 25, 6pm: Cruise the Cape Fear River while enjoying the sites, sounds and tastes of Christmas.

Christmas cocktails available, Christmas carols performed by local musicians & some Christmas lights along the Historic Riverwalk. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

BIRD HIKES

Dec. 1, 9am: Web Activity # 304002. Ages: 5/up.

Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants, winter residents and point out year-round bird species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome.

Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY CRUISE

Dec. 1, 6pm: Cruise the Cape Fear River while enjoying the sites, sounds and tastes of Christmas.

Christmas cocktails available, Christmas carols performed by local musicians & some Christmas lights along the Historic Riverwalk. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

classes ART CLASSES

Lois DeWitt art classes, $100/4 (two-hour). Meditative Drawing: Wed., 10am and 2pm. • Thurs. and Fri, 5pm: Art it up—Nice and Easy! • Sat. 10am: Learn how to pour color shapes and define them with drawing. • Mon, 10am: Stamp or Stencil Painting. • Beginning or advanced students. • Tues, 10am and 2pm: Colored Pencil with Oil Pastel Layering. All materials provided. www.free-online-art-classes.com (click on Wilmington Art Classes). 910-547-8115 or loislight@bellsouth.net

SOUND HEALING MEDITATION

Nov. 27, 6:30pm: Join us for a beautiful evening of guided meditation and the healing sounds of crystal quartz singing bowls and drumming. Wind down and purify yourself as you immerse yourself in the healing sounds and vibrations filling your space.

Admission: donation...pay what you can at the door.

HARMONY: A Wellness Center & Yoga, 3504 North Kerr Ave.

COPING WITH GRIEF

Nov. 30, 2pm: Grieving the loss of a family member or friend is a challenging and often lonely process.

Mary Dowcett and Sarah Blanton of Lower Cape Fear Hospice will speak on coping with grief at this free program. No advance registration is needed.

Mary Dowcett, MSW, LCSW, is a Bereavement Counselor at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Sarah Blanton is an MSW candidate from UNCW and an intern

at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Mary Ellen Nolan at mnolan@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6301. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. NEW BASIC YOGA CLASSES

At the Midtown YMCA are happening now! Join me on Tuesday nights from 6-7 pm for a challenging and relaxing way to end your day. See the schedule for a full list of classes. Free with YMCA Membership or $10 drop-in. Temple Baptist Church Activity Center, 709 George Anderson Dr.

LETTERING WORKSHOP

Join professional calligrapher Brooke Helton on Wed., Nov. 29, 6-9pm, at Belle Vue Wilmington for a Holiday Envelope Lettering Workshop. In the 3-hour workshop, Brooke will give hands-on instruction for envelope addressing layout, how to draw different lettering styles and holiday-themed flourishes, as well as some useful tricks of the trade! Each student will receive a kit of supplies, including pens, envelopes and a workbook of step-by-step designs to take home with them. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Belle Vue Wilmington, 20 Princess St.

ERESOURCES WORKSHOP

Nov. 29, 3pm: Bring your smartphone, tablet, or eReader to Northeast Library, and get your device set up to read and listen to books, browse magazines, and view films. All of this is free with your New Hanover County Public Library card! Workshop on eResources at New Hanover County Public Library is free but space is limited, so please register on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910798-6371. Make sure to bring your device, cords, and library card with you.Annice Sevett at asevett@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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. 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.

IN CONVERSATION

Nov. 30, 6:30pm: Artists James Bridges and Diego Camposeco will give illustrated overviews of their body of work as part of the discussion, which will be moderated by CAM staff. Both reside in the Wilmington area, and their work on view in the photography exhibition Created by Light is part of CAM’s permanent collection. Come join in the conversation for insights into their inspiration and process. Purchase seats by phone and at CAM’s Visitor Services desk now, online at CAM’s website: www.cameronartumuseum.org beginning Nov. 17. CAM Members and Students with valid college ID: $10-$15.

REMEMBERING MARCH ON WASHINGTON

Dec. 3, 2:30pm: Free! Civil Rights demonstrations

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swept the nation in 1963. What did the March and the era mean to Wilmingtonians? After a brief introduction of the landscape of the 1960s Civil Rights movement, hear from local participants in the march in DC, and those who worked to change the segregated south by protesting and working in the community. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

clubs/notices \WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all 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.

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.

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 12:10pm 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. 910-762-4578. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT MINI SESSIONS

Need family photos for the holidays but don’t have the time and/or money for a full family shoot? Black Lab Productions is doing 20-min. photo shoot sessions with 15-25 beautifully edited photos sent to your email. 4 different locations. Four different days! Choose the day and location that fits your family. Blacklabpro.com.

SOUL SISTERS SLEEPOVER

Dec. 1-3: Welcome ladies! Teachers, entrepreneurs, women warriors, and lady bosses. Ever thought: Why me? How about: Why not me? Join a weekend of soul-searching sisters, who will mix, mingle and talk—whether it’s about starting your own business, stoking a new fire, redirecting your path, or going from momma to mom boss, network with other successful ladies or sim. $450 includes: oceanfront accommodations (two nights; double occupancy); pizza party dinner by Wrightsville Beach Brewery (vegan + vegetarian); breakfast Sat.-Sun., (vegan, vegetarian options); daily all-

levels yoga practice; White Rabbit Trips shirt; flower crown by Beauty Crew Mobile; smudge stick (DIY) by Terra Sol Sanctuary; sleepover journal w/ Passion to Profit worksheet; manifestation elixir (DIY) by Third Generation Herbal; live music by Rebekah Todd; jams all weekend by Modern Legend record shop. Register: whiterabbittrips.com. Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd.

ABILITY GARDEN HOLIDAY PLANT SALE

Dec. 2, 9am: Our plants make unique teacher, host and friendship gifts. These plants are grown by our participants who are living with various disabilities and attend sessions with the Ability Garden to help them reach their personal goals. All proceeds go back into the community, giving the Ability Garden the opportunity to use gardening as a healing tool.

In addition, the Arboretum Gift Shop will have an Open House during the event. In addition to poinsettia’s a wide selection of houseplants, perennials and herbs grown by our participants will be available.Kelejian, Heather, hkelejian@nhcgov.com 910-798-7660. http://abilitygarden.org. New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.

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. • Holiday Wine Showcase: Sat., Nov. 18, 6pm: Hosted by a certified sommelier, the evening also features live music alongside a festive menu from a local food truck. www.fermental.net. 910-821-0362.

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.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

In alignment with the current astrological omens, I have prepared your horoscope using five hand-plucked aphorisms by Aries poet Charles Bernstein. 1.

“You never know what invention will look like or else it wouldn’t be invention.”

2. “So much depends on what you are expecting.” 3. “What’s missing from the bird’s eye view is plain to see on the ground.” 4. “The questioning of the beautiful is always at least as important as the establishment of the beautiful.”

5. “Show me a man with two feet planted firmly on the ground and I’ll show you a man who can’t get his pants on.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

It may seem absurd for a dreamy oracle like me to give economic advice to Tauruses, who are renowned as being among the zodiac’s top cash attractors.

Is there anything I can reveal to you that you don’t already know? Well, maybe you’re not aware the next four weeks will be prime time to revise and refine long-term financial plans. It’s possible you haven’t guessed the time is right to plant seeds that will produce lucrative yields by 2019. Maybe you don’t realize you can now lay the foundation for bringing more wealth into your life by raising your generosity levels.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

I used to have a girlfriend whose mother hated Christmas. The poor woman had been raised in a fanatical fundamentalist Christian sect, and she drew profound solace and pleasure from rebelling against the religion’s main holiday. One of her annual traditions was to buy a small Christmas tree and hang it upside-down from the ceiling. She decorated it with ornamental dildos she had made out of clay. While I understood her drive for revenge and appreciated the entertaining way she did it, I felt pity for the enduring ferocity of her rage.

Rather than mocking the old ways, wouldn’t her energy have been much better spent inventing new ways? If there is any comparable situation in your own life, Gemini, now would be a perfect time to heed my tip. Give up your attachment to the negative emotions that arose in response to past frustrations and failures. Focus on the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

So begins the “I Love To Worry” season for you Cancerians. Even now, bewilduring self-doubts are working their way up toward your conscious awareness from your unconscious depths. You may already be overreacting in anticipation of the anxiety-provoking fantasies that are coalescing. But wait! It doesn’t have to be that way. I’m here to tell you the bewildering self-doubts and anxiety-provoking fantasies are at most 10 percent accurate. They’re not even close to being half-true! Here’s my advice: Do not go with the flow because the flow will drag you down into ignominious habit. Resist all tendencies toward superstition, moodiness, and melodramatic descents into hell. One thing you can do to help accomplish the brave uprising is to sing beloved songs with maximum feeling

tors syndiCate 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

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your lucky numbers are 55 and 88. By tapping into the uncanny powers of 55 and 88, you can escape the temptation of a hexed fiction and break the spell of a mediocre addiction. These catalytic codes could wake you up to a useful secret you’ve been blind to. They might help you catch the attention of familiar strangers or shrink one of your dangerous angers. When you call on 55 or 88 for inspiration, you may be motivated to seek a more dynamic accomplishment beyond your comfortable success. You could reactivate an important desire that has been dormant..

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

What exactly is the epic, overarching goal that you live for? What is the higher purpose beneath every one of your daily activities? What is the heroic identity you were born to create but have not yet fully embodied? You may not be close to knowing the answers to those questions right now, Virgo. In fact, I’m guessing your fear of meaninglessness might be at a peak. Luckily, a big bolt

of meaningfulness is right around the corner. Be alert for it. In a metaphorical sense, it will arrive from the depths. It will strengthen your center of gravity as it reveals lucid answers to the questions I posed in the beginning of this horoscope.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

We all need teachers. We all need guides and instructors and sources of inspiration from the day we’re born until the day we die. In a perfect world, each of us would always have a personal mentor who’d help us fill the gaps in our learning and keep us focused on the potentials that are crying out to be nurtured in us. But since most of us don’t have that personal mentor, we have to fend for ourselves. We’ve got to be proactive as we push on to the next educational frontier. The next four weeks will be an excellent time for you to do just that, Libra.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is your last warning! If you don’t stop fending off the happiness and freedom that are trying to worm their way into your life, I’m going to lose my cool. Damn it! Why can’t you just accept good luck and sweet strokes of fate at face value?! Why do you have to be so suspicious and mistrustful?!

Listen to me: The abundance that’s lurking in your vicinity is not the set-up for a cruel cosmic joke. It’s not some wicked game designed to raise your expectations and then dash them to pieces. Please, Scorpio, give in and let the good times wash over you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Journalist James A. Fussell defined “thrashing” as “the act of tapping helter-skelter over a computer keyboard in an attempt to find ‘hidden’ keys that trigger previously undiscovered actions in a computer program.” I suggest we use it as a metaphor for your life in the next two weeks. Without becoming rude or irresponsible, thrash around to see what interesting surprises you can drum up. Play with various possibilities in a lighthearted effort to stimulate options you have not been able to discover through logic and reason

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Let’s observe a moment of silence for the illusion that is in the process of disintegrating. It has been a pretty illusion, hasn’t it? Filled with hope and gusto, it has fueled you with motivation. But then again—on second thought—its prettiness was more the result of clever packaging than inner beauty. The hope was somewhat misleading, the gusto contained more than a little bluster, and the fuel was an inefficient source of motivation.

Still, let’s observe a moment of silence anyway. Even dysfunctional mirages deserve to be mourned. Besides, its demise will fertilize a truer and healthier and prettier dream that will contain a far smaller portion of illusion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Judging from the astrological omens, I conclude the upcoming weeks will be a favorable time for you to engage in experiments befitting a mad scientist. You can achieve interesting results as you commune with powerful forces usually beyond your ability to command. You could have fun and maybe also attract good luck as you dream and scheme to override the rules. What pleasures have you considered to be beyond your capacity to enjoy? It wouldn’t be crazy for you to flirt with them. You have license to be saucy, sassy and extra sly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

A snail can slowly crawl over the edge of a razor blade without hurting itself. A few highly trained experts, specialists in the art of mind over matter, are able to walk barefoot over beds of hot coals without getting burned.

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Pisces, you now have the metaphorical equivalent of powers like these. To ensure they’ll operate at peak efficiency, you must believe in yourself more than you ever have before. Luckily, life is now conspiring to help you do just that.

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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 brewers and get two free samples.

PORT CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade. Shop among some incredible local vendors, artists and farmers.

Support small businesses in your area. Fresh local produce, beef and pork products, sweets, pickled items, handcrafted jewelry and art. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln.

WISH UPON A CHEF

Nov. 30, 6pm: Wish Upon a Chef is a gourmet extravaganza which pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs, while raising funds to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions with Make-A-Wish® Eastern NC. Actor and comedian Orlando Jones and local personality Jackie Jordan are your hosts for the evening.

Guest enjoy table-side service of signature dishes prepared by each of our participating chefs while casting votes for your favorites. Celebrity Judges will also be voting for coveted awards. Live auction will feature exclusive, gourmet-themed, packages created by our chefs along with silent auction and ad-

ditional surprise raffle opportunities. UNCW, Burney Center, Price Dr. Janis Netherland: 910-399-1375 HOLIDAY JAZZ BRUNCH

Holiday Jazz Brunch with Nina Repeta. Doors open at 11:30am. Show 12-2pm.. $25/$14 children under 12. $10 show only seating..Ticket includes 3-course brunch and show. Beverages and gratuity not included. Reserved seating.TheatreNOW. 19 S. 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com

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signed, including the Woolvin-Warren 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

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

INSIDER’S TOUR

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

SKYQUEST: FALL CONSTELLATIONS

Show Times: 2pm, 4pm; free for members or with general admission. Experience the Museum’s digital planetarium with a guided tour of tonight’s sky. Discover new and familiar constellations, explore Greek myths, and find the five planets visible in Nov. 2017.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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 de-

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: 910-7941866. hauntedwilmington.com

HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Two-hr. exploration downtown Wilmington with author Dan Camacho! Suggested $10 donation. Takes place Fridays, 10am. www.bellamymansion.org or email info@bellamymansion.org with any questions.

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Guided tours start on the hour, as well as selfguided 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-year-old 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.

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WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: 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).

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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) 4428480 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 information. (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.

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CRUISE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK Thursday - Closed

Friday: 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4pm - 50 min narrated cruises $10 6pm - Spirit of the Holidays Cruise $20

Saturday: 11, 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4pm - 50 min narrated cruises $10 6pm - Spirit of the Holidays Cruise $20

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Sunday: 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4pm - 50 min narrated cruises $10 Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12, 1, 2 & 3pm - 50 min narrated cruises $10 Wednesday: 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4pm - 50 min narrated cruises $10

For the Eagles Island 50 min narrated cruises: Even hours go North & odd hours go South Do both for 1 hour 40 min for $19

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We still have seats available for the 1st “Spirit of the Holidays” cruise Nov. 24th • Departs 6pm • $20

Cruise the Historic Riverfront with dazzling lights, Christmas/Holiday carols performed by a local musician, tasty bites & Festive cocktails available for purchase.

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SOUTHERN SOUL FOOD AT I T S F I N E S T

OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY 11AM-3PM RECOGNIZED BY YAHOO TRAVEL AS THE BEST BUFFET IN NORTH CAROLINA!

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5559 Oleander drive • 910.798.2913 Wednesday-Saturday 11am-9pm • Sunday 11am- 8pm • Closed - Monday and Tuesday Visit our website - www.CaseysBuffet.com

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