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Carolina Pines Festival is back for two days of live music Friday and Saturday, featuring plenty of newcomers like Erin McKeown (above). Photo by Jo Chattman

COVER STORY • pg. 18 Just in time for Thanksgiving, ‘Homegrown’ features artwork by Angela Rowe, who’s inspired

by Southern fare and memories from the dinner table.

Her series will be on display at Pinpoint in downtown Wilmington until January 13, and kicks off with a champagne reception and an opportunity to meet the artist on Tuesday, November 12.

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he Inspiration Lab, a women’s membership community that focuses on personal and professional growth, is hosting a conference at the Wilmington Convention Center on November 13-14.

Stephanie Lanier, of residential real estate firm Lanier Property Group, is the mom, entrepreneur and mastermind behind the event. She took a few minutes to share with encore about the conference and where she hopes to take her message in the next few years. encore (e): The conference appears to be one event among many you offer. Tell us a little about Inspiration Lab and why the monthly membership is beneficial?

Stephanie Lanier (SL:) The Inspiration Lab exists to give working women tools and teach them to transform their personal and professional lives within an empowering community. The monthly membership is the community piece and actually the driving force for many of our members to join.

We love live events because we know that, while modern women are more connected than ever, they also tell us they are more lonely than ever.

Monthly, we have our Member Meetups, which are free for members and are a casual way to get to know one another and deepen existing relationships.

Quarterly, we host our signature event, a members-only workshop called “Banner Year Blueprint.” This series kicks off each January with a full day of planning aided by a workbook I create for each attendee. At each subsequent workshop, we reflect on the quarter that was and plan for

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Stephanie Lanier founded The Inspiration Lab, which hosts numerous events annually, to inspire and empower women business owners.

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what’s ahead.

Twice a year we host a member/guest mixer so any woman can attend for free, member or not, and find out what we are about. For our next one, we’ll be at Brooklyn Arts Center on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day! e: Why this conference and why now?

SL: I have a boutique real-estate firm in town, and we happen to all be working moms (including two who are pregnant right now). So all of us traveling to real-estate events out of the area is challenging. I have always wanted to take my entire team to a national-level conference, so I figured why not start one here in Wilmington?

As far as I know, this is the only large (200-plus attendees) women’s real-estate conference based on the East Coast, which is mind-blowing. I saw an opportunity to bless our team and industry, and make a wise business move all at once.

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e: How did you select the speakers? You mention they are coming nationally and from Canada. What was the criteria?

SL: It was important to me to bring onstage women who have the respect of Women’s group prepares annual their peers in their respective industries— they are leaders among leaders. For those conference, hosts numerous women giving solo talks and keynotes, they are all experienced with public speakevents each year ing; many get paid to speak yet every speaker is volunteering her time for this As for why now, I am passionate about event, which is amazing! women growing in their personal and proAs the founder of The Inspiration Lab, I fessional lives—simultaneously. I couldn’t personally handpicked every single speakfind a place/event/organization interested in both. As the mother of a medically fragile er and already have quite a few in mind for son who is autistic, it is impossible for me to next year. One of the things I am commitseparate my professional journey from my ted to doing with The Inspiration Lab is to personal one. I think all women can relate shine a light on women who haven’t had to this concept. We bring our whole selves the chance to speak publicly or who want to work and our whole selves home, so why to speak more. I want to see more womcan’t we transform our whole life at the en on more stages, sharing their stories at everything from small gatherings to big same time? national conferences.

For all the ways we are connected digitalAt the highest levels of public speaking, ly, nothing beats spending time together in we see way less women than I think we person. Some of the biggest breakthroughs should.

So much of public speaking is about in my career and life-changing relationships were experienced before, during and af- knowing how to get the opportunity in the ter conferences. The energy from so many first place; we hope to demystify it. We even women, all there to learn, is powerful and no plan to host a class in 2020 to teach women how to get an invitation to be on stage, how device will ever be able to capture that.

to prepare for their talk or panel, and how to get invited back by organizers. e: On your website it says you ended last year’s conference with puppies and are planning to end this year’s with miniature donkeys. What did you learn from last year that you are applying to better in 2019?

SL: The puppies were just so much fun, and we loved featuring the founder of paws4people, Kyria Henry, as our final speaker that night. We knew we could never top puppies, but when trying to decide on locations for our off-site happy hour on November 14, we found out Edward Teach Brewery has mini donkeys. Their names are Ernie and Friday, and they will be coming for photos and fun, carrying the swag of our sponsor, Sahara Crawlspaces. One of our goals with our conference is to bring some humor and Instagram-worthy experiences to our attendees and sponsors as well.

We learned so much from last year’s conference that we could make a mini workbook. Last year, we tried to save money, so one of my friends, Mandy Mattox, went to pick up more coffee when it appeared we might run out ... and epic amounts spilled all over her minivan. I don’t know if she will ever get the coffee smell out of her car, so this year we are leaving all that to professionals. e: I noticed a pump room is included at your conference. Whose idea was that? Is that standard at your events?

SL: The pump room was the idea of Meaghan Lewis, director of leadership development at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. She had mentioned the NC Chamber offering this at one of their conferences.

I immediately made calls to set up one for our attendees. At a traditional conference, a nursing mom would have to leave the event in order to pump due to the length of time, but now there is a private space for her right on-site. At our conferences going forward, this will certainly be standard. e: Tell us about the Inspiration Lab squads that meet six times a year: What purpose do they serve? Has there been a lot of interest?

Approximately, how many people comprise a squad? Any stories about something that has come to fruition as a result of a squad?

SL: Since community is so important to our program, we created squads to function as small, niche-focused, peer-led groups.

We currently have three [Small Business Owners, New to Town, Single Ladies], and by far our most successful is the one for women business owners.

To give an example of the small business squad’s impact, two local business owners, Sarah Pless of Renaissance Dental and Kristen Hobson of Bloom Nutrition, both totally revamped their marketing after we read through the book “Never Lose a Customer Again” by Joey Coleman. Sarah subsequently bought the book for her entire staff, and they have already seen incredible

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Kristen also got a new client from our small business squad, and Alisha Thomas from Wait. What? (a financial consulting firm for creatives) has said being with other like-minded women who are entrepreneurs has been so great, but the top benefit for her is the accountability.

For me, I want a place to talk about all the “not so sexy” parts of running a business among peers, from finance to retaining employees to legal concerns, and if/when you should buy or lease a commercial space. e: What would you like women to know about the business world?

SL: I will speak to at least the women in our membership community: They are so hard on themselves! Their own standards for being a superstar at work, a chef at home, a saint at volunteering, and a machine at the gym is a heavy load to bear. I want to teach women we want to crush our goals, not the other way around. Goal-setting is important, but life can change quickly.

As I have learned from parenting a special-needs child, some quarters, years or weeks you just have to wrap your goals in grace. That phrase, “Wrap your goals in grace,” has become a mantra for The Inspiration Lab, and it is even going to be on a conference coffee cup. There are so many people out there motivating women, drill sergeant-style, pushing them to their limits, and while I like a pep talk as much as anyone else, I think my special message to the world is more about grace.

My life has been so impacted by my son’s life, and so many of my goals and dreams needed to change. So, for a woman with that kind of story, I want women in business to know there is a community that is a soft place to land and a strong place to launch. The grace is seen in the soft place to land, and the goals are reflected in the strong place to launch. The business world needs both. encore | november 6-12, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 5

INEXPLICABLE Mothers Lounge, a company catering to new mothers, has conceived some awkward conversations for women on the receiving end of a recent marketing campaign. The company sent out maternity congratulations cards signed by “Jenny B” that included gift cards and coupons for products attractive to pregnant women. The problem is, as the BBC reported, many of the recipients aren’t pregnant. A woman in Memphis, Tennessee, tweeted: “Who the hell is Jenny B and why did she send me $245 in gift cards to my childhood home congratulating me on my pregnancy?! This is literally how my mother thought she was finding out that I was pregnant. I’m calling the FBI.” Another woman’s mother was “immediately so excited and freaked out ... I had to quickly tell her I am not in fact pregnant.” Mothers Lounge spokesman Scott Anderson explained that a third-party marketing company provided the mailing list. Sounds like a false-positive to us. [BBC, 10/29/2019]

PRECOCIOUS PET Archie, a French bulldog/Boston terrier mix who lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his human, Dee Borkowski, is in the doghouse after a fiery event on Oct. 16. As Borkowski watched Archie via her home security camera, he contentedly lounged on the couch, chewing on a cigarette lighter. Suddenly, United Press International reported, the lighter ignited, and her couch burst into flames.

Borkowski called the fire department, and the 10-month-old puppy escaped unhurt, although her apartment suffered thousands of dollars of damage. Borkowski has changed Archie’s Instagram handle to “Archie the Arsonist.” [UPI, 10/28/2019]

to stall his incarceration by delivering a five-day-long closing statement that included anecdotes about his career in crime and details about his fitness routine. Twenty hours into the soliloquy, the judge finally cut him off, saying she wished she had done so earlier in light of his “excessive digressions,” The Guardian reported. Jauernik, who wore sunglasses throughout his trial, told the court, “I am more intelligent and clever than any employee of the criminal police agency, that much is sure.” [The Guardian, 10/7/2019]

UNCONVENTIONAL SPORTS Housekeepers from The Venetian hotel in Las Vegas took first place in the Las Vegas Housekeeping Olympics on Oct. 23, beating out second- and thirdplace teams from The Mirage and Circus Circus, United Press International reported. The competition, which took place at the Mandalay Bay resort, included bed-making contests, vacuum races and a toilet paper toss. Mandalay Bay President Chuck Bowling said the Olympics are a way of celebrating overlooked workers in the hospitality industry. [UPI, 10/25/2019]

IT’S HARD TO FIND GOOD HELP

After six years of litigation, six men were found guilty of attempted murder in late October in Guangxi, China, for participating in a chain of subcontracted murder-for-hire plots that never resulted in a death. Businessman Tan Youhui started the chain by hiring a hit man to “take out” a rival identified only as Mr. Wei, reported the BBC. That hit man then subcontracted a second hit man to do the dirty deed. Hit man No. 2 subcontracted with hit man No. 3, who then reached out to hit man No. 4. After getting the nod from No. 4, hit man No. 5, Ling Xiansi, decided on a different scheme: He contacted the target, Mr. Wei, and proposed they fake the murder and take the cash, which by this point amounted to 100,000 yen. Wei PUTTING OFF THE INEVITABLE agreed, then reported the case to the poConvicted bank robber and career lice. Tan and the five hitmen will serve criminal Michael Jauernik, 71, received a sentences ranging from 31 months to sentence of more than 12 years in pris- five years. [BBC, 10/22/2019] on in Germany on Oct. 7, but managed 6 encore | november 6-12, 2019 | www.encorepub.com

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Chris Luther (6pm; free; Solo Jazz Guitar) — Tarantelli’s, 102 So. 2nd St.

Eric Metts (7pm; free) — The SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

Open Jam (7pm; free) — Bourbon St., 35 N. Front St.

— The SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

— Tarantelli’s, 102 So. 2nd St.

Mo Lowda & The Humble w/Ona (9pm; $10)

— Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Mead Tasting & Education: Starrlight Meads (6pm; free) — Fermental, 7250 Market St.

Keith Alberstadt (7pm; $16; comedy) — Dead Crow Comedy, 265 N. Front St.

Brown Dirt Cowboys (7pm; $7)

— Live at Ted’s, 2 Castle St.

Big Break Returns w/Josh Youse (9pm; $5)

— The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle Street

Mac & Juice Quintet (10pm)

— Palm Room, 11 E Salisbury St.

Laura Rain and the Caesars from Detroit (8pm) — The Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

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Chris Luther Trio (6pm; jazz)

Carolina Pines Fest (4pm; $15)

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— Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

The Drifters (7:30pm; $15-$38)

Danielle Johnson (3pm; $15-$32)

— Church of the Servant Episcopal, 4925 Oriole Dr. — Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market Street Unit 7

Carolina Pines Fest (2pm; $15)

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— Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

— Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

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— The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Mike Oregano (9pm; free)

— Banks Channel, 530 Causeway Dr.

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Keith Alberstadt (9:30pm; $16; comedy)

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— Pour Taproom, 201 N Front St Suite G101 — Fermental, 7250 Market St.

Mo Lowda & The Humble w/Ona (9pm; $10$18) Just Yesterday (8pm; free)

— Might As Well, 250 Racine Dr., #15

Trivia & Taco Tues. w/ Sherri ‘So Very!’ (7pm; free) — Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

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— The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle Street

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— The SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

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HANK BARBEE (8pm; free)

— Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N 4th St.

Karaoke w/ DJ Damo (9pm; free) — The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

— Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

— Edward Teach Brewing, 604 N 4th St.

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Justin Fox (9:30pm; free)

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Howling Giant, Wax Imperials, Leaders Among Equals at Reggies (8pm; $7)

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— Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.

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Nov. 1: The Wolfe Gang, 6 p.m.

— Goat & Compass, 710 N Fourth Street

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— Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

— Duck and Dive, 114 Dock St.

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— Dead Crow Comedy, 265 N. Front St.

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— Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

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— Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.

Mike Oregano (4pm; free)

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— The SeaWitch Cafe and Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.

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COUNTRY DEBUT TOUR North Carolina native, Danielle Johnson, will be performing at Thalian Hall on Sunday, November 10th.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Tidal Creek Open Mic (6pm; free)

— Tidal Creek Co-Op, 5329 Oleander Drive. #100

Karaoke with Michael Norris (9pm; free) — Bourbon St., 35 N. Front St.

Music Bingo (8pm; free)

— Pour Taproom, 201 N Front St Suite G101

Visual/Sound/Walls featuring G Yamazawa with Shirlette Ammons and Kid Ethnic (8pm; $15) — Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 LGBTQ Karaoke + Gaming Night (7pm; free) — Bottega, 723 N. Fourth St.

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Chris Luther (6pm; free; Solo Jazz Guitar) — Tarantelli’s, 102 So. 2nd St.

Trivia (7:30pm; free)

— Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

Rockin’ Trivia w/Party Gras Entertainment (8pm; free) — Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

HANK BARBEE (6pm; free)

— Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut Street

Minneapolis Guitar Quartet (7pm)

— Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

Daniel Rottenberg (8pm; free)

— Tails Piano Bar, 115 S. Front St.

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REO Speedwagon will rock the stage at DPAC on Wednesday, November 13th.

CITIZEN COPE - BULLET AND A TARGET ALT-J - LEFT HAND FREE ELLE KING - EX'S & OH'S GRATEFUL DEAD - NEW SPEEDWAY BOOGIE THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND - ONE WAY OUT ALABAMA SHAKES - ALWAYS ALRIGHT TRAMPLED BY TURTLES - WHERE IS MY MIND PATTY GRIFFIN - HEAVENLY DAY THE BROKEN BELLS - THE HIGH ROAD JIMMY CLIFF - SITTING IN LIMBO

BECK - UNEVENTFUL DAYS G. LOVE F. KEB MO - GO CRAZY GRACE POTTER - EVERYDAY LOVE NEIL YOUNG - THINK OF ME SAINT MOTEL - VAN HORN

Photo by Randee St. Nicholas.

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 10/30: Nosferatu & A Page Of Madness 10/31: Billy Strings 11/1: The Cinetmatic Orchestra 11/2: Cosmic Charlie 11/3: Cosmic Charlie 11/4: Thievery Corporation 11/5: Many A Ship 11/6: Neon Indian

THE REEVES THEATER & CAFE 129 W. MAIN ST., ELKIN, NC (336) 258-8240

11/1: Hannah Aldridge w.James Vincent Carroll 11/2: The Martha Bassett Show 11/7: Live at Five 11/8: Sierra Hull

NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE N. DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 11/1: Runaway Gin - A Tribute to Phish 11/2: Russian Circles 11/3: Allman Betts Band 11/5: Joseph Arthur 11/7: Indianola

THE FILLMORE

820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 10/31: Liquid Stranger 11/1: Silent Disco - R&B vs. Hip Hop 11/2: Thievery Corporation 11/3: Jidenna - 85 to Africa Tour 11/4: Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers 11/5: The Neighbourhood

THE FILLMORE UNDERGROUND

820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 10/30: Cavetown 10/31: Scotty Sire - What’s Going On Tour 11/1: Clario - Immunity Tour 11/2: Nile 11/4: Hammerfall 11/5: Alejandro Aranda is Scarypoolparty

REGIONAL CONCERTS

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST. DURHAM, NC (919) 688-3722 10/30: Kevin Gates 10/31: RuPaul’s Drag Race 11/1: John Prine 11/3: Sip & Savor 11/5-7: A Bronx Tale

UPCOMING PENGUIN SHOWS

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111

10/30: Maribou State: Album Live Tour 10/31: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 11/1: House Party: The Homecoming Kick‑OFF 11/2: Eric Gales 11/4: Alejandro Aranda 11/7: Mary J. Blige

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE, DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875

10/31: Haus Of Horrors / Raund Haus Halloween Party 11/1: Russian Circles 11/2: Superchunck 11/3: Superchunck 11/3: Nile 11/4: NILE / Terrorizer / False Prophet 11/5: Supersuckers

CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053

10/30: Wizard Fest 10/31: Stardust to Ashes: A Tribute to David Bowie & Halloween Costume Party 11/1: An Evening with Billy Strings 11/2: An Evening with Billy Strings 11/5: Yoke Lore 11/8: The Dip

PNC ARENA

1400 EDWARDS MILL RD., RALEIGH, NC (919) 861-2300 11/3: Slayer 11/8: The Black Keys and Modest Mouse

GREAT PEACOCK

11/16

BOURGIE NIGHTS GREAT PEACOCK (BOURGIE NIGHTS 11/16)

HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER (BAC 1/9/20)

SPECIALTY SHOWS:

THE EVENING EXPERIMENT WITH ERIC MILLER, WEDNESDAYS 7-9PM THE FRIDAY NIGHT PANIC JAM FRIDAYS AT 8PM ACOUSTIC CAFE SATURDAYS FROM 7-9AM ETOWN SATURDAYS AT 9AM PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC HOUR SUNDAYS AT 8AM

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PROLIFIC WRITER Singer-songwriter Erin McKeown plays the Carolina Pine Festival on Saturday at Waterline Brewing.

Courtesy photo

LIVE

COMMUNITY

BY SHANNON RAE GENTRY

C

arolina Pines Fest is back in full swing this weekend after a three-year hiatus. Having made it official with a comeback party in June, followed by a series of house parties and small shows, Carolina Pines relaunches with two days of live music Friday at Satellite and Saturday at Waterline Brewing.

While original festival co-founder Anna Mann says she’s a little nervous about this weekend, as final details come together, she and her new band of planners are mostly pumped. “We’re just going to enjoy the magic that is live music and the community that ties it all together,” she says.

Mann’s teammates include Dirty White Rags lead singer Callen Trippe, Hope Sutton and Kathy Lindenmayer. They have evolved into a bigger and better Carolina Pines while holding onto the original supportive, local vibe from previous years.

a natural fit.

DETAILS CAROLINA PINES FESTIVAL with Erin McKeown and more Friday, November 8 Satellite, 120 Greenfield St. Saturday, November 9 Waterline Brewing, 721 Surry St. Tickets per day: $15 adv, $20 door Both days: $25 brownpapertickets.com

New to 2019 are opening events to kick off each day. Friday will feature an all-ages homemade instrument parade at 4 p.m., starting in front of ArtWorks and marching up the sidewalk to Satellite’s backyard jam session.

Events will start at Waterline on Saturday at 2 p.m. with a showcase from 2019 festival beneficiary Athenian Press, which will receive a portion of proceeds from Carolina Pines. Co-founder Lori Wilson is planning it to be similar to their Femme Speak Outs.

“Athenian values the stories of women and femme writers,” Mann says. “Lori has worked incredibly hard to make Athenian a diverse and supportive place for people to share themselves, and that’s definitely in line with what Carolina Pines Fest wants to support.”

Emcees Amanda Young and Kevin Wilson of the podcast “The Fox and the Foxhound: Love, Marriage, and Harry Potter” (read more about the couple’s podcast in Gwenyfar Rohler’s Carpe Librum, August 13, 2019), will host. Mann says they were

fri. nov 8, 2019 4

pm

5 pm 6 pm 7 pm

All Ages Homemade Instrument Parade Laura McLean Dirty White Rags Sean & Her Dilemma

sat. nov 9, 2019 2 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm pm

satellite bar & lounge 8 pm The Tan & Sober Gentlemen 9 pm Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands 10 pm The Explainers 11 pm Kinjac

waterline brewing co.

Athenian Press Showcase Salt Mullet The Blarney Brogues Kathryn O'Shea

6 pm 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm

Tumbleweed Striking Copper Stray Local Erin McKeown

SPECIAL GUEST EMCEES: AMANDA & KEVIN OF 'THE FOX & THE FOX HOUND' PODCAST A PORTION OF PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT ATHENIAN PRESS & WORKSHOPS

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“Amanda and Kevin are genuinely kind and enthusiastic people,” she tells. “It’s clear they have a knack for being silly and wacky, but also for exploring deeper ideas and concepts. It’s perfect for Carolina Pines Fest because we want to have as much fun as we possibly can while also creating a space for things of substance to flourish.”

Many local musicians are returning to the Carolina Pines’ stages. Laura McLean and Dirty White Rags play Friday, while Tumbleweed, Striking Copper and Stray Local will play Saturday. Many new acts will also join the festival: Sean and Her Dilemma, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen, The Explainers, and Kinjac will play Satellite on Friday. Salt Mullet, Blarney Brogues, Kathryn O’Shea and Erin McKeown take Waterline on Saturday.

“All appeared on my personal radar during the hiatus in different and wonderful ways,” Mann details. “They explore many areas of music and subject matter and that’s something I love—a little bit of everything, or at least a lot of things!”

Genres will cross the spectrum, showcasing everything from rock to Americana, Celtic music to singer-songwriter material, as heard from musician and activist Erin McKeown. It’s been 10 years since McKeown has played ILM. The prolific writer has released several albums, as well as a 2018 Off-Broadway musical, “Miss You Like Hell.”

It was Kathy Lindenmayer who suggested adding McKeown to the lineup.

“She is endlessly curious and striving in her creative endeavors and at heart such a natural storyteller—which is also something I think this group coalesces around as a core principle,” Lindenmayer says. “She embraces the spirit of all the things that the Carolina Pines team gets enthusiastic about: connection, community, ideas, expression, and the notion that arts feed all that, and don’t have to be limited to one genre/medium or a strict definition to be magical and meaningful to people.”

McKeown turns to music for expression.

TIES

Carolina Pines Fest returns after three-year hiatus She will write about top-of-mind issues, such as ratifying the ERA, as well as anything to do with gender equality. Songwriting is merely another language not only to help her communicate but also to help others.

“Whether a song is ‘political’ or not, I need it to be useful to someone,” she explains. “It needs to help someone express something they may have struggled to express. Or it needs to help memorialize a feeling, time or place they want to remember.”

Lately McKeown tries to focus sets on some of her older material, from 2016’s “According to Us” and 2017’s “Mirrors Break Back.” But audiences on Saturday will hear songs from her entire catalog, including “Miss You Like Hell” numbers. The musical centers on immigration reform, a subject for which McKeown cares deeply.

“I like to surprise myself and keep myself moving [creatively],” she muses. “One of the main ways I do that is by always experimenting with rhythm as a writing tool.

I also write lots of different things besides musicals and albums: poems, essays, etc., keep me on my toes. I am writing a new musical and have two other new album projects in various stages of writing, but I don’t think any of that material is quite ready for an audience.”

As music nourishes the soul, food will be available to fuel the body for two days at Carolina Pines. Satellite’s in-house Block Taco will be open as usual Friday, with veggie items aplenty. Saturday’s festivities will see Captain Bill's food truck at Waterline, along with Detour Deli’s new van serving sandwiches later in the day.

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ASYMMETRICAL HEIRLOOMS Angela Rowe painted German Johnson heirloom tomatoes at the height of summer’s bounty, now on display in ‘Homegrown.’

Photo courtesy of Art in Bloom Gallery

NURTURING

BY SHEA CARVER

F

or Angela Rowe’s latest series of food paintings, the inspiration always begins at the same place: her grocery list. Where she ends up shopping and what she ends up buying for the night’s supper has made its way to the walls of Pinpoint in downtown Wilmington. Rowe’s “Homegrown” opens Tuesday, November 12, hosted by Art in Bloom and Checker Cab Productions. Iconic edibles in North Carolina’s landscape show up in the 24-painting series, ranging in size from 20-inches-by-20-inches to 30-inches-by-40-inches ($500-$950).

Colors spark with life and technique Rowe has perfected during classes with Margie Worthington at CAM’s Museum School and from receiving her AFA in visual arts from Cape Fear Community College.

“I previously said I disliked [still-life] painting,” Rowe tells with emphasis.

“Then one of my ACME studio mates, Angie Sinclair, invited me to be a part of her annual summer show. I started thinking about what was the essence of summer.

In my case, it meant lunches at my grandmother’s house, built on the bounty of summer produce.”

The few pieces Rowe churned out for Acme grew into a larger series, appropriately making its debut on the heels of Thanksgiving. The work allowed Rowe to reminisce about her youth growing up in western North Carolina, surrounded by grandparents who were superb cooks.

Like many locals, Rowe’s first food memories are of traditional Southern eats.

“My paintings have captured many of them,” the former architectural historian says, “but not in the way I grew up eating them. I have chosen to paint the fresh produce as the vegetables have incredible color. So corn is painted in the husk versus the creamed corn or corn on the cob I grew up eating. I am also missing a couple of whole categories of wonder-

DEEP

DETAILS HOMEGROWN Artwork by Angela Rowe Meet the artist/champagne reception: Tuesday, November 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Pinpoint, 114 Market St. On display through January 13, 2020 aibgallery.com angelaroweart.weebly.com ful food memories such as breads: cornbread, biscuits, homemade yeast rolls.

Oh, and the desserts, such as caramel cake and pound cake. Maybe not so picturesque but oh so good.”

Her three favorite paintings are of turnips, collards and okra—each showing off pops of color and richness of harvest.

The fine line between work and breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks often never ended during the creation of “Homegrown.”

“One day this past summer, I talked a friend of mine into taking a break from working on projects, and we headed across the river to Eagle Island Fruit and Seafood,” she says. “In the show, you will see a painting of cantaloupe. Well, two of them came back with me to ACME. The cantaloupe was warm and so fragrant it just begged to be cut open and shared.

Four of us sat around the kitchen table and ate this unbelievably sweet melon.

So good.”

Rowe works from photographs she takes of the bright produce or seafood she shops for during the week. She chooses them carefully, and not every-

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thing makes it to the canvas like it does the dinner table.

“I am looking for interesting shapes and colors,” she notes. “A much as I dearly love potatoes, they are red or a range of browns which can be a little drab to paint. Likewise, foods like beans, peas and butter beans—stars on the table in my house— have lots of small repeated shapes that don’t lend themselves to a dynamic painting. Though I am open to changing my mind on that. I am looking for food which expresses the season [and even] shows the setting: the back of a truck filled with pumpkins at a farmer’s market in the mountains, the dock of a seafood house or the produce stand display.”

Over the summer Rowe was staring at two shelves overbrimming with tomatoes: Asymmetrical German Johnson heirlooms speckled about in green, deep maroon and stripes, while Better Boys were uniform in size and bright red in color. “I chose to paint them just as I found them, showing the contrast between the old and the new varieties,” she tells. “The German Johnson tomatoes took longer and were more interesting to paint as they were so unique. But there may have been a bit of bias, too, as I prefer the flavor of those bumpy heirlooms.”

Her love for food comes honest, as her grandmother’s home was surrounded by flower and vegetable gardens in the Davidson River Valley. Meals came from the garden, without recipes—only love and care.

“A typical summer weekday lunch included okra and squash rolled in cornmeal and fried, creamed corn, green beans, peas or lima beans, and a large platter of sliced tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, and occasionally radishes, plus hot cornbread with homemade butter,” Rowe tells.

Canning the bounty carried those fresh flavors into winter, along with the cooler

Angela Rowe exhibits foodscape memories and family ties in ‘Homegrown’ harvest of crops. “She also made apple sauce and jelly from apples from the orchards in nearby Hendersonville.” Thus, apples appear in “Homegrown” as well.

It’s an homage to family ties and inherent, deep nurturing.

“Creating these paintings gave me a chance to remember her, her kitchen, and her dining room table, covered with delicious things to eat,” Rowe says. “I think there is a deep comfort in remembering and cooking the foods of our childhood.”

Eastern NC eats also show up from Rowe’s palate—like crabs and Spanish mackerel from Mott’s Channel, or figs and crowder peas. “This time of year I love to cook a peck of Stump Sound Oysters, sweet potatoes baked in the oven until the natural sugar oozes out and a bowl of butter beans,” she says. “I also cook food that reflects our travels and favorites that have developed within our family over the years.”

Rowe’s collards recipe actually comes from a grocery clerk in Burgaw. It all starts by cleaning the greens to perfection: no grit and no bugs.

“Then roll the collard leaves up like a cigar and cut them crosswise into narrow strips,” Rowe explains. “Place the cut collards in a large pot and cover with water.

Add seasoning, ham or a meaty bone, and salt to taste. Simmer slowly until the collards are tender.”

In true Southern fashion, serve with hot-pepper relish and vinegar.

Bon appetit.

GALLERY art exposure!

22527 Highway 17N Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

ArtExposure will be hosting “Metal and Fiber, a show featuring the metal work of Vicki Thatcher and the Fiber work of Jan Lewis. The show will run until the end of August. Check out our new website at www.artexposure50.com to see upcoming events and classes!

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

210 Princess St. • (484) 885-3037 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) • aibgallery.com

View “Take Four: New Art by Joanne Geisel, Ann Hair, Barbara Bear Jamison, and Gale Smith” through November 17th. All proceeds from a raffle and a portion of art sales will benefit Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

The gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Night.

ART OF FINE DINING

www.aibgallery.com In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current Art Exhibits include: “Homegrown: New Paintings by Angela Rowe continues through January 13th, 2020 at PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market Street. Meet the artist at a Champagne Toast & Special Reception on Tuesday, November 12th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The reception is free and open to the public. These stunning oil paintings explore the movement of food from farms and waters to markets and to table.

“Works of Art by Kirah Van Sickle” continues through February 3rd, 2020 at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street.

Meet the artist at a Champagne Toast & Special Reception on Thursday, November 14th, 6-8 pm. The reception is free and open to the public. The artist’s acrylic and mixed media works combine found objects and papers with paint glazes.

A Pop-Up Art Exhibit, “It’s About Time: Art

by Elizabeth Darrow, Virginia Wright-Frierson + Friends” continues through November 29th, 2019 at 216 N. Front Street. (the former Expo216 Building). View the art Tuesday-Sunday from noon until 5 pm and until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights

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including November 22nd. Join us for additional special receptions: Meet the artist, Elizabeth Darrow, view a film about Elizabeth’s process, and enjoy snacks on Saturday, November 16th, 6-8 pm. Meet the artist, Virginia Wright-Frierson, listen to a gallery talk, and enjoy Italian-inspired desserts on Sunday, November 10th, 3-5 pm..

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E • (910) 794-3060 • Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours / weekends by appt. cjafricanart.com

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

Downtown Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers Market

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Each Saturday

March 23rd - November 24th • 8:00am - 1:00pm (no market Apr. 6 & Oct. 5)

African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

Current exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available.

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts.

Our clients include many major museums.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997.

Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com

Fur, Feathers and Fair Winds combines two artists work that have very different styles- Todd Carignan is a traditional oil painter creating mood with color and brushstrokes, taking you to the water’s edge and the horizon where water meets the sky. Mark Weber uses oil and ink to also create a mood, and transport you to the jungle, or the wilderness in your own backyard.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

- FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

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For more information: www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

Through November 8, at Wilma D Daniels Gallery: Cape Fear Community College Fine Arts Department is proud to present this exhibition of the fantastic work being produced by our talented faculty.

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MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE Robert Bellamy plays Delbert Tibbs, a black man wrongfully covicted of rape, in ‘The Exonerated.’

Photo by James Bowling

DISPARITY OF

BY SHEA CARVER

I

n 2018, 151 people were marked in the National Registry of Exonerations after serving time for crimes they did not commit. Such a miscarriage of justice is nothing new on U.S. soil.

Our nation tops the list of incarcerations worldwide, putting 2.3 million behind bars, according to Prison Policy Initiative. Of that number, around 1% are innocent.

Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen scoured public and legal records of five men and one woman of the 1%, and recount their experiences in the play “The Exonerated.” The show debuted Off-Broadway in 2002 and received with numerous awards (Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle) before becoming a film in 2005.

Big Dawg Productions will be the first local theatre company to bring the show to Cape Fear Playhouse for the next three weekends. Directing is Josh Bailey, who calls it “the spiritual cousin to ‘The Laramie Project,’” in that they share a documentary style of telling important stories.

“I think this show is spectacular not only because it addresses an important topic, but also because every word in the play is something that was actually said; it really heightens the power of addressing tough topics,” Bailey explains.

The show follows the memories and

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DETAILS THE EXONERATED Novemver 6-10, 14-17, 21-24 Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. Tickets: $15-$25 bigdawgproductions.org storytelling of Delbert Tibbs (Robert Bellamy), Kerry Max Cook (Charles Auten), Gary Gauger (Rich Deike), David Keaton (Benjamin Hart), Robert Earl Hayes (Julien Scober) and Sunny Jacobs (Lupin Byers). The world around them will mimic their moments visually to match the script.

“We definitely try to highlight the interplay between the tone and topic of each moment,” Bailey tells, “making our greatest effort to weave them together so they become one story. Focusing on the realness of the play has also been a central message. Making sure we aren’t delving into over-dramatization or melodrama, but allowing these real human thoughts and moments to speak in the most natural manner.”

Robert Bellamy will portray Delbert Tibbs, a black man traveling America, who is accused of a crime while passing through a town. His race essentially put him behind bars, not evidence.

“He was convicted of raping a white woman,” Bellamy tells. “He had to fight for his freedom, and the truth that he stood for and his actions have impacted men and women regardless of race to fight for their validity.”

Innocent black inmates spend 10.7 years behind bars compared to 7.4 years for white inmates, according to the National Registry of Exonerations. Black people are three times more likely to be wrongfully accused

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of sexual assault in America than white people.

“I have learned you must keep your faith even in a system that has failed you,” Bellamy says of working on the play. “Although, the justice system is supposed to serve you, it’s crucial to share experiences whether good, bad or indifferent. When we share truths we create a path for change. . . . Being black in America is being black in America, so take the good, and whatever else happens, never give up fighting for justice.”

“The themes of the story have not been altered one bit by the passage of time, sadly,” adds Big Dawg artistic director Steve Vernon.

Every exoneree’s word, action and insight is borne of real-life experiences. Despite the hard-wrought sentences they endure, bits of levity still make their way into the show.

“I love that the script is full of grace, humor and moments of truly uplifting messages, despite how easily it could forgo those qualities,” Vernon says. “It is so well-constructed.”

The disparity between truth and what the justice system deemed runs fast and furious through every line. Some handle it with more poise than others, such as Sonia (Sunny) Jacobs, played by Lupin Byers. She was falsely convicted of murdering two police officers in 1976, something squarely landing on her shoulders by proxy of the company she kept.

“Sunny naively assumes the truth will come out over the course of her trial,” Byers tells. “Because she did not commit the murders, she believes she will be found innocent and released. But that’s not how it works.”

Byers exhibits Sunny’s will to survive not only physically but spiritually and emotionally. She does not allow the justice system to control her mind, so she centralizes her character’s focus on her inner being.

“Using yoga, prayer and meditation as her tools Sunny survives five years in solitary confinement during her death sentence,”

TRUTH

‘The Exonerated’ takes on the tragedy of the wrongfully convicted Byers says. “Her sentence was eventually commuted to ‘life’ but another 12 years would pass before she was exonerated.”

Anger and resentment are natural goto feelings for anyone robbed of their life: parents die during their sentences, children grow up, and in Sunny’s case, her husband is executed for the same crime he, too, didn’t commit. But finding peace and joy in merely living, even when everything is stacked against her, shows real power of character.

“Studying Sunny in preparation for this role has been an incredible crash course in the reality that, while we don’t always have control of our circumstances, we can (with effort and focus) choose how we respond,” Byers says.

Charles Auten, who plays Kerry Max Cook, says the show is heartwrenching to watch. Mainly, it’s hard to qualify that things are the same, even today. ”All five men and of course Sunny were all railroaded by a corrupt and broken criminal justice system that, rather than seek evidence to find a suspect, they chose suspects and made the evidence fit,” Auten explains. “All of them are lucky to be alive, telling their stories.”

Donna Troy is handling set design for “The Exonerated,” and Robb Mann is doing lighting, with Stephanie Scheu Aman behind costuming. “The Exonerated” opens Wednesday night, with pay-what-you-can admission for one night only.

ARTISTIC ENDEAVOR Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe excel in the creatively engaging ‘The Lighthouse.’

Courtesy photo

PASSION AND

BY ANGHUS

I

love this time of year, between summer blockbusters and holiday schmaltz.

We are creeping into the very early days of Hollywood’s illustrious award season, and the fertile crescent of indie releases that happens between the Toronto Film Festival and Sundance. A lot of interesting movies are in theaters right now: non-traditional feature films that deliver something markedly different from mediocre, formulaic slop.

Look, party people, I’m not a film snob, even though I agree with veterans like Martin Scorsese who find Marvel movies to be more like theme park rides than high art. Yes, I think it’s ridiculous when people start saying “Avengers: Endgame” deserves an Oscar for Best Picture. I think there is a huge disparity between the artistic goals of a movie intended to engage viewers and one engineered to make a whole bunch of money. This week I take a look at an example from each column.

“The Lighthouse” is the very definition of an artistic cinematic endeavor. Director Robert Eggers (“The Witch”) has delivered a riveting atmospheric examination of a deteriorating psyche, with lush black-and-white visuals, exceptional performances and a healthy dose of lunacy that resonates long after the credits roll.

Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson) has taken a job working at a lighthouse alongside Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe), the world’s saltiest sea dog. The job is a toxic cocktail of claustrophobia, isolation and tedious tasks that begin to put some strain on Winslow’s psyche. As his mind wanders into uncharted waters, the nature of his reality is called into question.

There are so many perfect aspects of “The Lighthouse.” The amazing real-world setting makes every moment seem harsh and dehumanizing. Spectacular cinematography wonderfully encapsulates the small story, and it contains two of the best performances of the year. Robert Pattinson excels as a tortured soul twisting in the tides; Willem Dafoe was born to play this role. “The Lighthouse” is a product of passion that pours from every frame.

“Terminator: Dark Fate” is a different cine-

DETAILS THE LIGHTHOUSE Rated R, 110 mins

Directed by Robert Eggers Starring Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson

back for the first time since the franchise’s second installment, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton). The vast majority of the movie involves action sequences as our out-gunned heroes try to survive the emotionless onslaught of a robot assassin.

The franchise has been an unappealing sack filled with doorknobs for decades, but Tim Miller (“Deadpool”) delivers a surprisingly effective action movie. It's the first “Terminator” worth admission since 1991. Though “Dark Fate” is a dumb action movie, it’s well executed. The performances are solid, the pacing is tight, and the action scenes are excellently staged. Perhaps it’s the product of ridiculously low expectations, but I enjoyed

ACTION Both originality and formulaic schlock succeed in cinema the hell out of it in spite of the familiar formula.

“The Lighthouse” shows what cinema is capable of when artists, unshackled from formulaic franchise expectations, are able to create something unique and challenging. While there is little artistry in “Dark Fate,” it’s a fine example of how the right filmmaker can make something entertaining without a shred of originality.

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE Rated R, 128 mins

Directed by Tim Miller Starring Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis matic experience, using a once popular franchise to rake in enough profit to justify its existence. There may be some artistic goals buried somewhere underneath the formulaic exoskeleton used to build this monster, but they're much harder to find. That’s not to say the movie is bad, but high art it ain’t.

Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes) is living a blue-collar existence in New Mexico when she’s targeted by a robot from the future tasked with killing her before she one day leads a human resistance to victory over her robot oppressors. Sound familiar? Because this is franchise fare, the plot has to adhere to specific standards which limits its ability to be surprising and/or interesting. Every “Terminator” movie needs a hero; “Dark Fate” provides two: a new cybernetically enhanced human savior, Grace (Mackenzie Davis), and

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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: bluewaterdining.com

CAM CAFÉ

CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday through Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Thursday nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring set-

ting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum.

3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: camcafe.org

ELIJAH’S

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront 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 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ILM; kids menu

HENRY’S

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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: henrysrestaurant.com

NICHE

Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays features a great brunch menu!

Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties. And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays.

Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910399-4701.

■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: nichewilmington.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 ambiance 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.

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something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: pinevalleymarket.com

THE TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hot Dogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades.

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910297-8416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people. Franchises available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952, Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921, Southport (910) 457-7017, Boone, NC (828) 2652658, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: trollystophotdogs.com

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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: indochinewilmington.com

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Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Drive Free to attend; cash for trucks The North Brunswick Merchant Association presents a Food Truck Rodeo at Leland Municipal Park. The event also includes North Brunswick County NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has vendors on site and entertainment served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted throughout the day. ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, townofleland.com a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily

ASIAN INDOCHINE RESTAURANT

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

they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: nikkissushibar.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE

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We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am-9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: 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 excep-

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tional 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: 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; SunWed. ‘til 10pm, Thurs ‘til 11pm, Fri-Sat, ‘til 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 NIGHT20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT 80smusic and menu prices. Sundays are the best dealdowntown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are BuyOne, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles.

Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

■ WEBSITE: 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)7996799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm-11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS ROUND BAGELS

Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream chees-

es, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: roundbagelsanddonuts.com

FONDUE 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 inti-

mate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open daily from Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING Sunday half-price wine bottles; Monday beer and wine flights on special; Tuesday Local’s Night $11/person cheese and chocolate; Wednesday Ladies Night; Thursday $27 4-course prix fixe; Friday “Date Night” $85/couple for 3 courses and a bottle of wine.

■ MUSIC: Tuesdays & Thursdays, May-Oct., 7– 9 p.m. (weather permitting) ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.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/DowntownSouth ■ 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: harpwilmington.com

SLAINTE IRISH PUB

Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun.

■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/slaintemj

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S

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

in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery!

3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: antoniospizzaandpasta.com

THE ITALIAN BISTRO

The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thincrust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 686-7774

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: italianbistronc.com

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 2562229 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: grabslice.com

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SANDWICHES J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI

The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd.

■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday -Thursday,11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and

South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com

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 it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey

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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,

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ZOCALO

Zocalo Street Food and Tequila brings a modern version of cooking traditional Mexican street food through perfected recipes, with excellent presentation. Zócalo was the main ceremonial center for the Aztecs, and presently, it is the main square in central Mexico City. It bridges old school tradition with a twist of innovative cooking. Zocalo also has weekly events, such as their margarita and food tasting every Monday, 5-8 p.m., and a live taco station every Tuesday , 5-8 p.m. Live Latin music Is showcased every other Saturday and Sunday brunch begins at 10 a.m. Be sure to try Zocalo’s wide selection of the best tequilas! Owned and operated locally, locations are in Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC. Take out and delivery available through most apps.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m - 10 p.m.; Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; closes 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pointe at Barclay

Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077.

Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140.

Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm 10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: capefearseafoodcompany.com

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& 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: 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 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: dockstreetoysterbar.net

MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and

farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local se food and more!

■ WEBSITE: MikesCfood.com

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the

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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 Sunday-Thursday and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-3430200. 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch,.

11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: 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. (910-4587380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-8338622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; FriSat:11am-Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach/Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

MONDAY

TUESDAY

beer pong tournament

COLLEGE NIGHT

$6 BUILD-YOUROWN BURGERS

WEDNESDAY

$12.99 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PIZZA & WINGS $1 VODKA, RUM & SELECT DRAFT team trivia, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

steak night: $10.99 steak dinners

half-priced wings

half-priced pizza

50¢ Fridays

rib night: $10.99 rib dinners

50¢ Bush It

$5 big mugs

$10 beer pitchers

$7 ‘“the well”

SUNDAY bloddy maw bar

$3 house vodka

Hours: Mon.-THurs, 11:30 a.M. - 2 a.M. • Fri.-saT., 11:30 a.M. - 3 a.M. • sun.,

noon

- 2 a. M.

250 racine Dr., sTe. 15 • (910) 228-5365 • WilMingTon.MigHTasWellBaranDgrill.coM

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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 Mon. & Tues.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.

■ WEBSITE: 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: rxwilmington.com

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for 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 S. College Rd. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

STEAKS TRUE BLUE BUTCHER & TABLE

True Blue Butcher & Table opened in the Forum Shopping Center in January 2018 at the point, 1125-AA Military Cutoff Rd. as Wilmington’s finest neighborhood butcher shop and restaurant.

A menu of globally-inspired, local ingredients is served during lunch, dinner and weekend brunches. But the real experience is visiting the butcher counter to take home the best cuts of meat in Wilmington (and the world), while also given expert cooking and food advice from the chef/owner himself, Bobby Zimmerman. True Blue has a magnificent bar, handcrafted cocktail menu and bar menu and offers weekday specials. (910) 679-4473 ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH: Lunch Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Dinner, Tues.-Sun., 5-10pm; Brunch, Sat.-Sun., 10:30am2:30pm; Butcher counter Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: The Forum off of Military Cutoff Road ■ FEATURES: Wed. Burger Night, Thurs.

1/2-priced wine bottle & prime steak upgrades; Friday 1/2-priced bar menu ■ WEBSITE/SOCIALS: wearetrueblue.com. IG: @truebluebutcherandtable. FB: facebook.com/ TrueBlueButcherAndTable

TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR

Under new ownership! Tom Noonan invites you to enjoy his remodeled space, featuring a new sound system and new bar, in a warm, relaxed environment. Taste 40 craft beers, over 400 wines by the bottle, a wide selection of cheese and charcuterie, with gourmet small plates and desserts to go! And don’t miss their weekly wine tastings, every Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon., Closed; Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 4 - 10 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. WEBSITE: fortunateglass.com

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ALL ABOUT THE TOASTS Casa Blanca serves up varieties of toast, includeing a garden veggie option, topped with garlic-herb cream cheese, pickled onions, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and micro greens.

Photo by Matt Ray Photography

SHE IS

BY ROSA BIANCA

W

ilmington has no shortage of beautiful coffee shops—and, really, there’s no reason to compare them. From Luna Caffe’s quiet, homey elegance to Bespoke’s bright, trendy energy, all of them boast glamorous qualities. Well, there’s a new beauty in town and her name is Casa Blanca; she is grace, she is pumpkin-spice lattes.

A couple of girlfriends and I went one morning to catch up on the weekend’s events ... and eat everything on toast and then some. The last of our trio was running late (as one of us usually does) so a babe who rode with me ordered us a couple of pumpkin spice lattes (PSL) to sip while we waited. (Our friend group doesn't believe that “basic” is a swear word, so any eye-rolling or finger-pointing will be decidedly ignored.) It was the best PSL I’ve ever had, and gorgeous to boot.

The baristas at Casa Blanca are latte art champs. They make the spice mix in-house, so it was hardly sweet, but it was creamy from decadent whole milk. Notes of cinnamon and nutmeg married with savory pumpkin to create an overall pie-like experience. (FYI: I poked around their website and found the recipe on their blog! I fully intend to try and recreate it at home to add to my own coffee, and let’s be honest, cocktails, too. There are other guides there, such as how to brew like the pros at Casa Blanca.

Good stuff.)

Once we all arrived, we ordered some snackage. A flat white, a dirty chai latte, and homemade soda with grapefruit, honey and rosemary accompanied roasted potato hash, the seasonal waffle, two breakfast tacos (both straight up and vegetarian) and all of the toasts—loaded avocado, smoked salmon, and garden veggie. A lovely barista brought us more

DETAILS CASA BLANCA 7409 Market St. (910) 821-0639 Monday - Sunday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.casablancacoffee.co silverware, assuming we were waiting for more gals. She expressed her jealousy and respect for our big, healthy meal once she learned no one else was joining.

We couldn’t believe how much avocado was on the avo toast for only $9! That’s some serious value. It also came topped with local tomatoes from Britt Farm, gomasio (a dry Japanese seasoning of unhulled sesame seeds and salt), pepper flakes and local micro-greens from Terra Vita Farm.

The tomatoes balanced the toast, providing plenty of acid to counter the fatty avocados. The red pepper flakes were a nice touch, too. I put Valentina hot sauce on my avocado toast at home, so I was extra pleased with the heat.

The smoked salmon toast also had a lion’s share of yummy, salty fish. It was piled on a bed of garlic-herb cream cheese and dill. While it was indulgent, it still felt refreshing and healthy.

When we ordered the garden-veggie toast, once again the lovely barista informed us the kitchen was out of cucumbers; we got it anyway. A schmear of garlic-herb cream

cheese was the base for a heap of colorful cherry tomatoes and micro-greens. (Both the avocado and garlic veggie toasts came with pickled onions, but we opted out because of my onion aversion.) Even without cucumbers, it was delicious. The cream cheese offered enough protein and fat to create a backbone for the veggies, but it didn’t feel sinful or sloppy.

The breakfast tacos might be the highest value on the menu for just $3.50. The carnivore’s option includes bacon, tater tots, avocado, scrambled egg, cheese and chipotle aioli. Diners who prefer to go meatless can swap out the bacon for black beans. Honestly, a latte and breakfast taco would be enough for a solo breakfast, and extra kudos to whomever decided there should be tater tots on that bad boy. Breakfast tacos can sometimes be mushy, but the tots gave a crunch I’ve been begging for. My only gripe (and it’s hardly one) is both iterations needed a touch more acid, whether hot sauce, zippy chipotle aioli or citrus.

The roasted potato hash was the only thing we didn’t finish—not because it wasn’t fabulous. It’s just our carby toast trio and pile of potatoes filled us pretty quickly. The roasted hash was balanced and hearty with black beans, cotija cheese, salsa verde, avocado and a sunny-side-up egg over roasted taters from Cottle Farms. I let one of my friends break the yolk (because that’s true friendship, right?) and, combined with the salsa verde, it made for a delightful “sauce.”

Admittedly, the salsa did render the dish a little wet, but we used the potatoes to sop it up.

The meaty texture of the black beans made me forget the dish was actually meatless.

If I had any advice for diners at Casa Blanca this season it would be get the seasonal waffle. I don’t know what’s in that homemade apple cream, but it’s probably sunshine and rainbows and cinnamon and

GRACE

Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters is a healthy, indulgent beaut something much more addictive because I haven’t stopped thinking about it. The waffle itself wasn’t very sweet, which was nice, because the apple cream was incredibly, delightfully so. The local apples (Golden Delicious maybe?) were perfect. They almost tasted like pears but didn’t have the same mealy texture that pears often present.

Our second round of drinks was almost perfection. The baristas truly have an understanding of milk texture, so the flat white and dirty chai were a winning combination of froth and cream. The only—and I mean only— thing that fell flat for us was the homemade soda. The flavors didn’t marry well (grapefruit was too bitter, rosemary was too strong, honey was not particularly prominent). More so, it wasn’t quite fizzy enough—more like a little bubble-bathy. But I will be back to try the next one because I firmly believe in second chances.

While I would go back and order our exact order again, truth be told, I’ll probably be back this weekend to try the rest of the menu (I’m looking at you, banana bread with espresso mascarpone, toasted walnuts, honey, and fresh banana) and also pick up some freshly roasted coffee. I poked around the cafe and found the roaster itself in all of its glory.

My highest compliments to owner Marissa Ruehle and her incredibly friendly, warm, and skilled staff. I look forward to coffee with you, too.

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encore’s bacchanalia of peace on earth and good will to men...

Brooklyn Arts Center

December 12, 2019

Boombalatti’s Homemade Ice Cream • Flytrap Brewing • New Anthem Beer Project • Edward Teach Brewing Steam Restaurant & Bar • Wilmington Brewing Company • Wake N Bake Donuts • Zocalo • Board and Barrel • Shuckin Shack • True Blue Butcher and Table • Flying Machine Brewing Company • Bills Front Porch/Brewing • Italian Bistro Little Dipper • The Second Glass • Palate Bottle Shop • Cravings • Greenline Steaks and Pizza • Waterline Brewing Cast Iron Kitchen • Nothing Bundt Cakes • Tap Tea • Spoonfed Kitchen and Bake Shop • Beer Barrio • Skytown Brewery Island Beverage • Dram + Morsel • Trey Herring Carolina Bourbon • Savor Southern Kitchen

Entertainment from the encore carolers and Pineapple-Shaped Lamps!

Contests for best bite, sip, decorated booth, and audience costumes, set to the theme of “A Christmas Story!” sponsored by

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VIP ($75) and GA tickets ($50) on sale at

a benefit for

SOUTHERN FLAVOR Various restaurants unite to serve Southern fare at Flavor NC this Saturday to benefit Good Shepherd.

Photo by Emmy Errante

HERE SERVE TO

BY SHANNON RAE GENTRY

“P

ulled pork, shrimp and grits, butter bean succotash, smoked gouda mac and cheese, smoked turkey, collard greens.”

Jane Birnbach, senior development director at Good Shepherd Center, lists the menu for this year’s decadent fundraiser.

The sixth annual Flavor of NC is Saturday, November 9, at Carolina Yacht Club. Aside from soulful Southern fare, Coastal Beverage has donated NC craft beers and wines, plus a silent auction will take place. Folks can expect a fall-themed specialty cocktail (think hot toddy) and seasonal décor, as they dance to music spun by Gravity Records’ Matt Keen. Layers are recommended for the casual event, as it takes place oceanside at Wrightsville Beach.

Birnbach tells encore more about how buying a ticket to Flavor of NC supports Good Shepherd’s programming. encore (e): Is there anything new, different or improved upon in year six of Flavor?

Jane Birnbach (JB): This is the first year with a vinyl DJ, second year for mobile bidding with silent auction. You don’t have to be there to win, and bidding will start the day before the event. This year we will have opportunities to donate for Good Shepherd services as part of the auction. For example, if you were outbid, you can still go home a winner by knowing you made a donation to feed a family, provide transportation, or help a homeless guest on their path to housing. e: What are attendance and fundraising goals this year compared to last?

JB: We expect 350 guests—our goal is to raise $110,000. Last year we raised $100,000. e: Tell us how money raised at this event support Good Shepherd programming?

JB: All proceeds support Good Shepherd, so guests can rest assured their contributions in tickets, sponsorship or silent

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Last year more than 250 homeless men, women and families with children found their way back home thanks to generous friends like those attending Flavor of NC. e: Anything else you’d like to add?

FLAVOR OF NC to benefit Good Shepherd Saturday, November 9, 5 p.m.

Carolina Yacht Club 401 S. Lumina Ave. All-inclusive tix: $75 adv, $100 door flavorofnc.org

JB: We are so grateful to the many sponsors, ticket purchasers and those participating in the silent auction who make Flavor of NC such a success every year. Kudos to our all-volunteer committee who work hard

Flavor of NC returns for sixth year with Southern grub each year to create an event that is fun and meaningful and, in the end, make a huge and lasting impact for those we serve.

auction purchases are going directly to services. We use these funds to provide emergency services, such as food, shelter, clothing, case management and transportation for our hungry and homeless neighbors, but more importantly, [it goes to] the more intensive and expensive work of returning our guests to their own housing with dignity and respect.

Flavor of NC really began as a way to remind us all we have neighbors who are hungry—people like us, veterans, single moms, seniors, folks with disabilities, working adults making minimum wage. We all have a responsibility to end hunger and homelessness in our community. e: Is there a recent story or anecdote you can share about Good Shepherd’s work?

JB: Most recently we’ve seen a 30% increase in demand for our services—both food and shelter—in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. We had a single mom who had been living with her own mother and became homeless when their house was destroyed in the storm. This young mom and her infant child were recently rehoused in an apartment of their own and both are thriving.

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FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING Among the wrestlers competing at UPWA’s Collision Course are (from left) Papa Stro, BoZworth and Victor Andrews.

Courtesy photo

READY TO

BY: JEFF OLOIZIA

J

oey Harrison has been through a lot in his seven years as a professional wrestler: locker-room-clearing brawls, chairs matches, a six-way casket match in which he bodyslammed his opponent onto thumbtacks.

He’s never felt more disrespected, though, than he has by United Pro Wrestling Association owner Donald Brower.

“Brower has never really liked me,” Harrison says. “He’s tried to underpay me, bury me on the show, called me a ‘bathroom break wrestler,’ saying he gave me opportunities.”

Harrison says he warned Brower, but when the UPWA promoter deliberately cost his Cruiserweight Champion a match in October, he did the only sensible thing: slapped his boss in the mouth.

It’s all par for the course in independent wrestling, where employees feud openly with their bosses, individuals are separated into good and evil (“babyfaces” and “heels”) and coworker disputes are resolved with steel chairs.

UPWA’s roster is an eclectic mix of characters, body types, ages and experience levels. Victor Andrews (real name: Roos-

DETAILS UPWA PRESENTS COLLISION COURSE 2019 Saturday, November 9, 7 p.m.

The Edge Soccer Programs 7207 Ogden Business Lane $20 • theupwa.com evelt Conyers), a.k.a. Mr Everything, is the young upstart. Team Pitbull is the oldschool heel stable that liken themselves to The Four Horsemen (Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling legends Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson and Tully Blanchard).

Papa Stro—a.k.a. 46-year-old Rob Kellum— summons his strength from a sinister doll.

Kellum is the grand-nephew of WWE Hall of Famer Gorgeous George. He participated in World Championship Wrestling in the ‘90s as The Maestro. Over his 30-year career, he’s wrestled legends Ivan Koloff, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Scott Hall, Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Rob Van Dam. This Saturday in Wilmington, he’ll square off against Andrews in a match to determine the number one contender for the UPWA Heavyweight Championship.

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Like many wrestlers, Kellum comes from a surprising background: In addition to being a collegiate wrestler, he dabbled in high school and college theatre. “My choir teacher was livid when she found out I got into wrestling,” he says. He channels that experience into Papa Stro—a character he describes as “very dark, very mysterious, very eerie.” Stro is rarely seen without his doll Dorothy, who represents “souls of lost children that give him the power to go after all the wrongdoings and evil in the world.”

His match against Andrews is just one of

RUMBLE Indie wrestling returns to Wilmington just eight on the card this weekend.

UPWA wrestlers largely describe themselves as a brotherhood. Whereas larger companies like WWE have robust production budgets and travel with a crew of hundreds, UPWA wrestlers help set up the ring, and often create and sell their own merchandise. As independent contractors, they also drive hundreds of miles each weekend to perform, sometimes for several different promotions. 23-year-veteran Trey Gilbert, who wrestles under “Tre-g” as part of Team Pitbull, says the sacrifices can be great. “You miss people’s weddings, you miss bar mitzvahs, you miss kids’ birthdays, you miss nephews being born, you miss parents being sick.”

The passion draws them in more than finances. Most have to pick up extra work to make ends meet. Gilbert coaches youth football. Harrison works at a gym and makes balloon animals for kids’ birthday parties. Even Brower has a second job, writing about high-school wrestling. Kellum, who now serves as ambassador for the Onslow County Chamber of Commerce and board member of Eno River Media, a film advocacy company based out of Raleigh, once made airplane seats for Delta.

Yet, most say they wouldn’t change a thing about choices that led them to UPWA. “If anything, I would love to do it more,” says Andrews, who regularly brings his 4-year-old son to the ring with him.

Gilbert even met his wife at a wrestling event. “A lot of guys think if you don’t make it to the greatest pinnacle of working for [WWE] or Japan, you’ve lost,” he says. “But I’ve been to Puerto Rico, I’ve been able to go see part of this world that other people never get to see … it has its pay-outs.”

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Head Island inspired menu at the Cookout on The Common. Fine wines, craft beer and a silent auction benefitting the Old Baldy Foundation. Bluegrass favorites Massive Grass will cap off the evening with a concert under the stars. Sunday: Brunch back at the Bald Head Island Club. www.RoastToastCoast.com.

FREE RECOVERY WALK AND FEST

Nov. 9, 9-2pm: Walk, 9-11am, to inspire recovery from addiction. Walk to celebrate recovery from addiction. Walk to remember those we have lost to addiction. 5th Annual Recovery Rock Fest to follow the walk. Music, complimentary coffee by Starbucks, food, games, Kid Zone coloring table, Recovery Resource Tent, 50/50 raffle, recovery countdown. Free.

Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 South College Rd.

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ZION UMC HARVEST FUNDRAISER

WBB CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEKEND

Nov. 9, 10am-3pm: Shrimp & fish plates for sale, baked goods sale, raffles of gift baskets, sports memorabilia, amusement passes and food gift certificates. Over 15 local vendor booths to do some Christmas shopping! Visit community volunteer booths: Manna Ministries, Team Zion Relay for Life, Novant Health, BC Sheriff, Ladies of Justice, Girl Scouts and Hope4 NC. All monies raised will go toward local, state, national and universal outreach programs and missions of the United Methodist Church. Zion UMC Leland, 6864 Zion Church Rd. www.zionumc.nccumc.net

Nov. 9-10: Join us as we give thanks to Wilmington and it’s visitors for our 3rd annual Customer Appreciation Weekend! All merchandise will be discounted and there will be other great specials all weekend! Live music both days as we welcome back David Dixon on Saturday 2-5pm, and then we show our gratitude with the Give Thanks Band on Reggae Sunday from 2-5pm! Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr. facebook.com/ events/1396621120507364

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Nov. 9, 10am-5pm: Join Blue Moon Gift Shops & Eclipse Artisan Boutique for our annual holiday open house on Saturday, November 9, 10am – 5pm. There will be tastings

by Ladyfingers Caterers and many of our ​other food vendors,​artist demos, mimosas and free valet parking! Don’t forget to register for our raffle​s—we’re giving away​over 100—$25 Blue Moon gift card​s​! Plus, we’ll also be having an art raffle, silent auction & donations to benefit Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention. Eclipse Artisan Boutique, 203 Racine Dr. eclipseartisanboutique.com

WATERFORD FINE ART SHOW AND SALE

Nov. 9, 10am-3pm, free: The exhibit and sale features artists who reside in the Waterford community. Their unique talents will be displayed in the form of oil, watercolor, acrylics and pastel paintings as well as works in ceramic, fiber art, photography, jewelry and mixed media. Many of the artists also exhibit in local, regional and national art shows. Waterford Clubhouse, 1081 Old Village Rd. lucylasal@rocketmail.com

UNCW IFEST

Nov. 9, noon-4pm, free: The Office of International Students and Scholars would like to invite you to the iFest, UNCW’s 26th annual international festival celebrating global cultures. The event will feature performances by student and professional dancers; booths celebrating 25 different countries, each represented by UNCW students, and more. We are expecting over 1,000 attendees, including students, employees, and Wilmington locals.

Burney Center on UNCW’s campus.

charity/fundraisers KI SPA 15TH ANNUAL BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER

FLAVOR OF NC

SURVIVAL SPA

Nov. 7, 5-8pm: Breast and ovarian cancer survivors can schedule a manicure, half-hour massage or half-hour facial at no charge.

Complimentary refreshments will be served, and all guests will have the opportunity to be included in drawings to win various gifts and goodies. Spaces are limited for services but guests may still attend the event and enjoy fellowship, refreshments and raffles. Call us to schedule, free: 910-509-0410. Ki Spa Salon, 1125 Military Cutoff Rd., Ste. Q. kispasalon.com. UNCW Burney Center, 4941 Riegel Rd.

CAPE FEAR ROLLER GIRLS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

Nov. 7, 6-8pm: First corn hole tournament fundraiser will help us raise funds to make 2020 our best season yet! Single tournaments entries, $5 at EventBright or at the door; doubles team for $8. Great prizes lined up, including CFRG merchandise and season tickets, and as always, the great people at Mac’s Speed Shop will have the beer, the live music, and the BBQ to make sure you have a blast! Family-friendly event. www.capefearrollergirls.com. 4126 Oleander Dr.

ROAST AND TOAST THE COAST

Nov. 8-10: Idyllic Bald Head Island—North

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UNCW IFEST Celebrating cultures worldwide, UNCW’s IFest will showcase diversity throrugh performances, vendor booths, and more on November 9 at the Burney Center.

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Carolina’s laid back, ferry-accessible, nocars-allowed island—provides the perfect backdrop for what has become a signature fall event in Southeastern NC: Roast and Toast on the Coast. Three-day event, co-hosted by Bald Head Island Limited and Southern Living magazine, will offer a portion of proceeds will to the Old Baldy Foundation, which maintains North Carolina’s oldest lighthouse. Friday: Traditional oyster roast on the verandah at the recently renovated Bald Head Island Club, a venue offering sweeping views of the island’s seaside golf course and South Beach. Saturday: North Carolina pit master Matt Register of Southern Smoke Barbeque will be serving up a special Bald

Nov. 9, 5-9pm, $75: This signature fall fundraiser is a celebration of our shared North Carolina home with a focus on food, drink, and experiences unique to our great state. As local as it gets, Flavor of North Carolina raises critical funds for Good Shepherd’s mission to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition to housing in the Cape Fear Region. Guests will enjoy local food and beverages, music, and a silent auction with packages and experiences that feature all the best the Carolinas have to offer. The Carolina Yacht Club venue offers stunning views of the Intracoastal and the ocean, and all the natural beauty that abounds on Wrightsville Beach.

Tickets at the door will be $100. 401 S Lumina Ave. goodshepherdwilmington.org

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARDS BREAKFAST

Nov. 13, 7:30am, $35. The National Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Cape Fear Chapter, will be held on Wednesday, November 13th, at the Hotel Ballast. This is our annual, signature event at which people representing businesses, nonprofits, philanthropists and volunteers come together to celebrate our vibrant philanthropic community. All nonprofit organizations can participate in our Honoree process by recognizing donors, volunteers and special friends who have made a truly exceptional impact. 910tix.com.

Hotel Ballast, 301 N. Water St.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA GOLF TOURNEY

Nov. 15, 7:15am: Captain’s Choice starts at 8:30am and it is a really fun day for a great cause. All the proceeds stay within the Cape Fear Council to help underprivileged kids afford to join scouts and go to summer camp and all the wonderful programs that scouting provides to enrich our youth. Outstanding

prizes including a chance to be in a $1mm shootout and on top of that you can win two five-night cruises and major sporting event tickets for closest to the pin challenges. $1,500 – VIP Sponsor (includes recognition and a 4-some); $600, Team; $300, Hole Sponsor; $150, Individual Golfer. www. golfbsa.com Harrison Gould, 252-903-6020; Chris Hoenig, 910-617-3646. facebook.com/ events/404492750162598

music OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee

SUNSET MUSIC CRUISE

Fri., 6:30pm: Looking for something different to do? Look no further! Come aboard The Wilmington, our comfortable catamaran, for a fun cruise down the Cape Fear River as we cruise into the sunset. Grab a tasty cocktail or drink from our full bar and sit back and relax as you listen to live music from local musicians. One-of-a-kind music venue in Wilmington and this cruise is one of our most popular excursions, so be sure to book early!

Wilmington Water Tours, 212 Water St.

THE DRUM CIRCLE

Every Tues., 8-11pm, longest continuous Drum Circle for over 6 year provides an open forum, featuring djembe, dounbek, conga, bongo, cajon, yosika and other hand drums and percussive instruments. Friendly environment for the enjoyment of rhythm and dance. All levels, rhythms welcome! Loaner drums available. Free. Hosted by Ron at Bottega Art & Wine Bar, Brooklyn Arts District.

723 N. Fourth St.

JAZZ AT CAM

Tickets to the eight-concert series, playing a range of jazz genres in an intimate listening room performance. All concerts are 6:308pm, 1st Thurs., through April 2020 at Cameron Art Museum. Presented by CAM and Cape Fear Jazz Society: CAM/CFJS Members: $17; non-members: $25; students with valid college ID $12 (tax and fees not included). Nov. 7, Ron Brendle Quartet; Dec. 5, Paolo André Gualdi; 2020: Jan. 9, Stanley Baird Group; Feb. 6, Andrew Berinson Trio; Mar. 5, Lenora Zenzalai Helm; Apr. 2, John Brown Quintet. CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org.

CAROLINA PINES FESTIVAL

Carolina Pines Fest began as a way to honor local music and has evolved into a full fledged music and arts festival with emphasis on diversity and originality. The November 2019 festival will be held in various locations in downtown Wilmington, NC. It marks the beginning of our comeback and so we will begin with the number 1. Friday, 11/8, Satellite Bar and Lounge, 4pm-6pm: TBA; 6pm: Dirty White Rags; 7pm: TBA; 8pm: The Tan and Sober Gentlemen; 9pm: Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands; 10pm: The Explainers; 11pm: Kinjac • Saturday, 11/9, Waterline Brewing Company: 2-3pm: TBA; 4pm: The Blarney Brogues; 5pm: Kathryn O’Shea; 6pm: Tumbleweed; 7pm: Striking Copper; 8pm: Stray Local; 9pm:

Erin McKeown. $15. carolinapinesfest.com.

THE DRIFTERS

Back by popular demand, The Drifters are an R&B, doo-wop and soul vocal group known for such hits as “There Goes My Baby” and “Under the Boardwalk”. They were the First African American group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have stood the test of time. Relive the magic all over again! Main stage reserved and GA, $15 – $38. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. www. thalianhall.org

DANIELLE JOHNSON

Nov. 10, 3-5pm, $15 – $32: North Carolina native and 19-year-old singer/songwriter with her sights set on the country world, Danielle is ready to take the U.S.A by storm on her debut tour. Delivering her music inspired by a wide range of influences that encompasses pop-appeal and rootsy authenticity, Johnson is ready to make her mark. The multi-talented artist performed in Broadway’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas and had the honor of singing The National Anthem at major NASCAR races including the Charlotte Motor Speedway among other events. Main stage reserved and GA. $15-$32. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. thalianhall.org.

CUCALORUS/VISUAL/SOUND/WALLS

Nov. 13, 8pm: Featuring G Yamazawa with Shirlette Ammons and Kid Ethnic, $15. Cucalorus presents an interactive music video concert featuring G Yamazawa, Shirlette Ammons and the visual stylings of Kid Ethnic. An interactive evening of live performers with a selection of NC’s best music videos projecting onto all available surfaces. An ear-filling, eye-popping night of multi-sensory stimulations for humans from planet earth.

CAM PRO MUSICA SERIES

Nov. 14, 7pm: Cameron Art Museum and UNCW Dept. of Music welcomes Minneapolis Guitar Quartet. With profoundly moving performances expressing heart-felt intimacy to dazzling bravado, the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet has captivated audiences throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. The featured works of the evening will include Ian Krouse’s StarWaves, an exhilarating fusion of rock and classical music based on a song by British pop/rock musician Nick Drake. The program will include the works of quartet member Maja Radovanlija along with favorites by Johann Sebastian Bach and Joquin Rodrigo. CAM Members: $12; non-members: $17; students, $8; UNCW Students with valid ID, free. CAM’s Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org,

theatre/auditions CIRCUS INDUSTRY NIGHT

Every Thurs. evening. A popular spot for Wilmington’s underground fire dancers, flow artists, hoopers, jugglers, magic, sideshow and other obscure performing arts. There’s no formal show, but don’t be surprised to see things flying. No cover, no expectations. Just a night for circus artists to share tricks, try out new moves, or simply kick back, talk shop, and meet other likeminded artists. The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

DOWN HOME COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

Nov. 9, 5-9pm: Duplin Winery presents its annual Holiday Dinner Theater, “Down Home Country Christmas”—presentation of the sights and sounds of the holidays. Touted as one of the best Christmas shows on the east coast, this is a must-see family-friendly show. Includes comprehensive wine tasting and tour. Dinner show includes a a menu that highlights seasonal, local flavors, mingled with Duplin’s finest wines and gourmet Muscadine dressings. An evening of fine dining, music and laughter will make this night a most memorable one for all. $55. Duplin Winery, 505 N. Sycamore St. duplinwinery.com

film OFFICIAL SECRETS

Nov. 6, 7-9pm (additional screening at 4pm), $9: Cinematique Presents: “Official Secrets”.

One day in 2003, in the lead up to the Iraq War, British intelligence specialist Katharine Gun (Keira Knightley) receives a memo from the NSA with a shocking directive: the United States is enlisting Britain’s help in collecting compromising information on U.N. Security Council members to blackmail them into voting in favor of an invasion of Iraq. Unable to stand by and watch the world be rushed into war, Gun makes the gut-wrenching decision to defy her government and leak the memo to the press. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. thalianhall.org

DARKNESS: THE ENEMY INSIDE

Nov. 14-17, 21-24, 8pm or 2pm on Sundays: “Darkness” is a new hybrid play written collectively by five European playwrights as part of the EU Collective Plays project (the EUCP involves eight new play projects and over 50 writers world-wide). “Darkness” explores how the seemingly harmonious Scandinavian society, where everything seems to be solved for you, makes the individual sometimes acutely aware of his or her inner demons. The Nordic group uses the descriptor, “the enemy inside,” to describe this phenomenon. What happens if your happiness becomes solely your own responsibility? Having all your dreams fulfilled can lead to existential crises—here explored from the different vantage points of the writing team from various Scandinavian countries, and expressed in folk tales, Norse legends and in reference to the language and natural wonders of the Nordic landscape.

Tickets: $15 GA, $12 for seniors, UNCW employees, and alum, and $6 for students (sales tax included.) uncw.edu/arts/tickets.html.

UNCW Cultural Arts Building Mainstage Theater, 5270 Randall Dr.

art FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington and NHC, numerous venues participate. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org

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CATHERINE LUDWIG DONLEYCOTT’S SEASCAPES

Ocean breezes, wind swept sea oats, white capped waters, and lazy summer beaches fill our thoughts during these hot summer months. Catherine Ludwig Donleycott’s Unique Seascapes collection captures summer moments on canvas using oils, watercolors and acrylics. Donleycott’s collection is currently installed and available for viewing and purchase downtown at River to Sea Gallery. River to Sea Gallery & Wine, 224 S Water Street, #1B. rivertoseagallery.com

OPENING THE CURTAIN: 50 YEARS OF IMAGE, WORD, SONG

Featuring artist Brian H. Peterson, the opening reception of "Opening the Curtain" will have more than 150 photographs from 16 bodies of work (1979-2019) featuring original videos books and music from artist Brian H. Peterson. The reception and art exhibit are open and free to the public. Regular hours: Thurs.-Sun., noon to 5pm through Nov. 10.

Gallery talks/readings will take place Nov. 3 at 2pm. brianhpetersonwordimage.com/about.

ArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

MONTAGE: A CUCALORUS VOLUNTEER ART EXHIBIT

encore and Coworx in The Cargo District present “Montage: A Cucalorus Volunteer Art Exhibit,” featuring art work made by volunteers of Wilmington’s annual festival. The exhibit features multimedia works by Penney Vasquez, Francisco ‘Cisco’ Amieva, Anya Ekaterina and Brighid Greene. Over 20 works available for purchase. Plus, a silent auction

of one piece from each artist will benefit Cucalorus. On display through Jan. 20.

1608 Queen St.

pagne and appetizers. As part of Art in Bloom’s partnership with Checker Cab productions, Wilmington artist, Kirah Van Sickle will showcase exploration and visual storytelling. Her acrylic and mixed media works incorportae found objects and papers with the paint glaze as deeply personal expressions of her memories and dreams. 9 South Front St. aibgallery. com

DIVERSE WORKS ARTISTS: ALL THINGS PAPER

The show focuses on paper and all its capabilities while challenging the depth of creativity within each artist. Artists include MJ Cunningham, Christine Farley, Liz Hosier, Kathryn Houghtaling, Anne Sinclair, Peggy Vineyard and Katherine Wolf Webb with special guest papermaker Fritz Huber. The show will run by appointment through Nov. 16. elizhosier@gmail.com for details. Acme, 711 N 5th Ave.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCE

Two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music. Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave.

FUR, FEATHERS AND FAIR WINDS

This show combines two artists work that have very different styles. Todd Carignan is a traditional oil painter creating mood with color and brushstrokes, taking you to the water’s edge and the horizon where water meets the sky. Mark Weber uses oil and ink to also create a mood, and transport you to the jungle, or the wilderness in your own backyard. New Elements Gallery, 271 N. Front St.

76ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

Inviting all mainstream and plus square dancers to join us for our weekly evening of dance on Thursdays from 8-9:30 pm at Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd. (entrance on Shipyard Blvd.). $5/ person/dance. Join: $17.50/person/ month.

RECEPTION & GALLERY TALK WITH VIRGINIA WRIGHT-FRIERSON

Nov. 10, 3pm: Join us for a special reception and gallery talk with artist, Virginia Wright-Frierson as part of the pop-up art exhibit, “It’s About Time.” Enjoy Italian-inspired desserts and view Virginia’s original oil and watercolor paintings. The event is free and open to the

COMEDY HOUR Keith Alberstadt will perform four shows this weekend at Dead Crow Comedy Room, Nov. 8-9, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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public. The reception and pop-up exhibit are hosted by Art in Bloom Gallery. The art exhibit continues through Nov. 29 at 216 N. Front Street (former Expo216 Building). Hours are noon to 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday and until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Nov. 22. Art in Bloom, 216 N. Front St.

HOMEGROWN BY ANGELA ROWE

New art exhibit, hosted by Art in Bloom and Checker Cab Productions, at Pinpoint. “Homegrown” is about local food and the local places that offer it. Angela Rowe’s paintings explore the movement of food from farms and waters to markets and to table. Woven through these paintings are my food memories and stories, a sort of autobiography in food. Rowe is a native of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina who grew up drawing, doodling, and creating imaginary houses from shoeboxes and paper. Angela began taking classes at The Museum School of Cameron Art Museum and in October of 2014, she leased studio space at ACME Art Studios. She works in acrylic, mixed media, collage and print making. Champagne toast and reception for Rowe on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 5:30-6:30pm. Free and open to the public with complimentary champagne and appetizers. 114 Market St. aibgallery.com

KAREN VAN SICKLE

Nov. 14, 6-9pm, free. Champagne toast and special reception for Karen Van Sickle’s latest show at Platypus and Gnome; free and open to the public with complimentary cham-

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SENIOR LINE DANCING

At Maides Park, Thurs., 11am-noon.

Free! Pre-reg. is not required. 1101 Manly Avenue

OVER 50'S DANCE

Mission is to provide a venue for ballroom and social dancing. Welcome dancers of all levels—great form of exercise and to socialize with others who also like to dance. The club holds a dance on the second Tuesday of each month. Variety of DJ’s play all kinds of dance music—ballroom, Latin, shag, rock & roll, country, slow nightclub. Cost $8/person. New Hanover Sr. Resource Ctr, 2222 S. College Rd. facebook.com/over50sdance

COMMUNITY AFRICAN DANCE CLASS

Oct. and Nov., all levels. Expose the community to the African Diaspora Culture through African dance for all ages and all levels. NOvember’s second class will start from 1-3:30 p.m. $20/class. Group prices include: $15 each for two; $10 each three or more; $5 for all children 6-16 years old.

DRAG ME TO IBIZA

Every Friday at Ibiza Nightclub—home to some of the areas most talented female impersonators. Our exclusive drag shows take place at 10:30pm and midnight. Afterward our dance floors is yours as our resident DJ spins a variety of House, Hip hop, Top 40 & EDM until 2:30am. 18+ with Valid ID. Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

ARGENTINE TANGO

Nov. 3, 2-5pm: Christian McCullenm will teach Argentine Tango Salon and Nuevo. Learn how basic body techniques can take your connection and style to the next level in only 90 minutes! Stick around after tango for a special class on Salsa on 2. Learn how musicality can change your perspective on how a simple

timing change can open the door from dancing to the music, to dancing inside the music. $25 for one or $45 for both. Babs McDance Social Dance Club & Ballroom, 6782 Market St. $25. www.babsmcdance.com

BELLY DANCE

Nov. 12, 7pm: Get Strong- Have Fun- Meet Friends. Belly dance classes for women 18+, no dance experience necessary. Introvert friendly, all body sizes and shapes welcomed.

6-week series. No class Nov 26. No drop-ins.

Fall in love with your body. Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. DivineDanceGoddess.com

comedy OPEN MIC

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. (910) 763-2223, after 3pm for details. jugglinggypsy.com.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

First Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No trolls. Waterline Brewing, 721 Surry Lane.

PRIMETIME COMEDY

See some of NC’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue! This month’s talented performers: 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.

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

First Sat. ea. month is free at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road, presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Enjoy a night of laughs! 1414 S College Rd.

LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV

Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! Interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St.

DAREDEVIL IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE

Wilmington’s finest improvisors have partnered with veteran performers from the smash hit, family-friendly “Really Awesome Improv Show” at the world-famous Second City Hollywood to create a whip smart, high-energy improv comedy show for the whole family! A perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. This show relies on audience suggestions and participation to create a one-of-a-kind experience that your kids will love! It’s a live-action “Whose Line is it Anyway?” that’s perfect for children ages 5 and up! $2. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 North Front Street

BOMBERS COMEDY OPEN MIC

Sign up at 8:30; show’s at 9. Bring your best to the mic. Bomber’s Beverage Company, 108 Grace St.

DEAD CROW

Open mic every Thursday, 8pm. Sign up is in person, 7pm. There’s no cost to partic-

ipate, and each comedian is allotted three minutes of stage time. • Nov. 8-9, 7/9:30pm: Keith Alberstadt, $16—Alberstadt has made a name for himself over the years as a mustsee comedian. With a playful personality that radiates onstage, Keith grabs every audience with a genuine likability and a clever wit unmatched in the field today. Starting in his hometown of Nashville, Keith soon moved to New York City, where it didn’t take him long to land in the national spotlight. www.deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Recuérdame/Remember Me: Through Nov. 10: Diego Camposeco’s (Mexican-American, 1992-2019) work illuminates aspects of contemporary immigrant identities and the integration of the Latinx identity in the larger popular culture. His photoraphy juxtaposes media representations of Latinxs in popular culture against the reality of agricultural labor for the lives of many living in the US and specifically in NC. Charlotte, NC artist Rosalia Torres-Weiner (American, b. Mexico City, 1961) uses her art to document social conditions and raise awareness about issues affecting immigrant communities like family separation, racism and moving beyond common stereotypes. Across Charlotte her public murals celebrate the rich history and changing demographics of the South. • Through Apr. 26, 2020: The Eye Learns - Modernist prints from the Louis Belden Collection—In 2017 CAM was given an unprecedented bequest of works of art from San Francisco art collector Louis Belden. The collection of 135 prints offers an endless range of expression, experimentation and expansion of the terrain of postwar modernism and includes original artworks from the leading artists, the change-makers, the radicals, the early modernist European expats, seeking asylum in this country. Among others, artists in the exhibition will include Josef Albers, Helen Frankenthaler, Wayne Thiebaud, Richard Diebenkorn, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Rauschenberg. • Through April 26, 2020: Structure in Space and Time - Photography by Phil Freelon—Throughout his prodigious career, award-winning architect Freelon (American, 1953-2019) found photography essential to his design vision and creative process: Photography is one of the vehicles that I use to share my view of the world. As an architect, the expression of structure is central to my design process, bringing a sense of order to the final composition. These photographs examine thestructure that exists all around us—both in the natural and built environment.

Everyone at CAM is deeply saddened by the passing of Phil Freelon on July 9, 2019. If you would like to honor his legacy you may make contributions to the North Star Church of the Arts. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar. Brunch, Sat. and Sun., 10am-2pm; Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Thurs.

5-9pm. Museum, 10am-5pm; Thurs., 10am9pm. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Ongoing: Explore the history of the 20th century in this new gallery designed, curated and fabricated by the Cape Fear Museum team. The revamped 20th century gallery is the final chapter of the Museum’s core exhibit, Cape Fear Stories. The new exhibit paints a picture of New Hanover County and the dramatic social, cultural and economic transformations that shaped life in the 20th century and beyond. • Ongoing: Michael Jordan, known worldwide for his spectacular basketball skills, grew up in Wilmington. He achieved phenomenal success in basketball, and he worked hard to achieve his goals at every level. "Michael Jordan: Achieving Success" showcases his early years and Wilmington roots. Several artifacts are on display including an unworn pair of 1987 Air Jordan 1 shoes. • Ongoing: Space Place: Handson STEM interactives include a robotic arm, microscopic experiments and a glove box challenge. Visual elements offer real-time information about the International Space Station’s location and daily operations. • Ongoing: Williston Auditorium: Education in Wilmington has a long, rich tradition, and the name “Williston” has been associated with schooling here since the 1860s. What began as an American Missionary Association school became—between 1923 and the day it closed its doors in 1968—the only high school for African Americans in New Hanover County. • Through Feb. 2, 2020: Once considered an essential part of a wardrobe, the fashion hat has experienced a steady decline in popularity since the 1960s. Today, many people associate stylish hats only with a

Sunday church service or a special event.

This selection of hats reflects a number of the popular styles worn in the Cape Fear area from the 1940s through the 1960s.• Through Oct. 6, 2019: Play Time!, an exhibit that explores how we play, create, and use our imagination as children and adults.

The display includes items from the museum’s historic toy collection and handson activities ranging from creating art to playing dress-up. • Through Feb. 23, 2020: Dinosaur Discovery explores the world of modern paleontology and the discoveries that reveal how dinosaurs lived, moved and behaved. Everything we know about these prehistoric animals comes from fossils unearthed by paleontologists. These scientists study ancient life by examining their finds and piecing together clues from the past. This exhibit was developed by the Virginia Museum of Natural History. CF Museum, 814 Market St. capefearmuseum.com

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 yr. history of WB. (910) 256-2569.

303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum. com.

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WILMINGTON RR MUSEUM

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

Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum.

Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2.

505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

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 (18211907) 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.

HIDDEN BATTLESHIP TOUR

LATIMER HOUSE

Nov. 9, noon-4:30pm, $50: For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of unrestored areas of the Battleship. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers’ country, boatswain locker, and descend to the bottom of the ship), third deck (Radio II, brig, after gyro, storage rooms, ammunition handling, Engineer’s office), Engine room #1, superstructure (Captain’s cabin, armored conning tower, maintenance shops), reefer, aft diesel, and climb inside the fire control tower to the top of the ship. The Azalea Coast Radio Club will be in Radio II to explain their work on the ship’s radio transmitters. It’s the tour that brings out the “Indiana Jones” in all of us, without the snakes! For adults only (ages 16 and up) and limited to 40 participants. It is

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

Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4$12. Latimer House of Lower CF Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. 3rd 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-19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570.burg-

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not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing and sturdy, rubber-soled shoes, and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due Thursday before the event. Battleship NC, 1 Battleship Rd.

ART EXPLORER THURSDAYS

Bring your little ones to CAM for story reading and art making! Enjoy open studio time with your family. Such as reading stories, creating art with a variety of supplies, and having fun with friends! No pre-registration necessary.

Parental Supervision required at all times.

Auggested donation: $5/family. 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org

kids stuff SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING

Brief presentation about live animals on display in the events center and watch them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Ages: 3 and up.

First Wed. every month, $1. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

recreational EARLY FLIGHT EXCURSION

Start your day on the water in search of wildlife and many of our feathered friends, while listening to interesting commentary about the rich history of this area. 2 hour cruise; full bar, serving coffee and the best Bloody Mary on the river. Photographers, birders, and nature buffs love the variety of wildlife and native plants that adorn the river banks. We may see osprey, alligators, sea turtles, and river otters, just to name a few. Bring your camera so you won’t forget the untouched beauty of this early morning adventure. Cruise through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. $10-$20. ILM Water Tours, 212 S Water St.

NATURE IN A NUTSHELL

An educator will be giving a ” Nature in a Nutshell” lesson on topics correlating with the weekly Little Explorers program theme.

Our nature themes will be brought to life through stories, songs, games, hikes, and other hands-on activities, Please dress for the weather (including closed-toe shoes) to be ready for outdoor fun! This is an extension of our current Little Explorers classed for those who would still like to sign up for these popular programs. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Ages: 2-5. $3/person.

Day-use area right of Picnic Shelter # 2.

Fantastic Fall Colors, 11/9 • Time for Thanksgiving! 11/23. 10-10:30am. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St.

FIRST FRIDAY BIRD HIKES

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

come. Free. Ages: 5 and up. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St. wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/halyburton-park

classes/seminars MEDITATE AND CHILL

Join Jesse Stockton + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm, Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath.

Relax. Let go. $10; no need to register in advance. 507 Castle St. www.terrasolsanctuary. com.

ELEMENTS OF SONGWRITING CLASS

In Elements of Songwriting we will examine the major elements of what goes into writing original music. We will study lyrics, melody, harmony, form, rhythm, and survey techniques used to enhance your songwriting. We will look at examples of music and lyrics, and discuss creative strategies for finding ideas and completing songs. The class will meet Mondays from 12-2 p.m. in Southport. Contact Barbara McFall, for details on how to sign up. They are also doing in person registration at 704 N. Lord Street, Southport. mcfallb@ brunswickcc.edu. brunswickcc.edu. 910755-7300.

DROP-IN KUNDALINI YOGA

Nov. 8, 10-11am, $40: Kundalini Yoga is the Yoga of awareness. By using a combination of powerful breath work, hand positions, eye

gaze, Mantra and physical movement to bring the student to the desired result of awakening the soul energy, Kundalini Yoga accomplishes in a short time what other disciplines make take many years to achieve. Adi Krishna Kaur is going to be taking the dynamic teachings of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan to lead us to a higher place of our own potential.

Space is limited to 6 participants. Prana Salt Cave, 7110 Wrightsville Ave, Unit B-8. www. pranasaltcave.com

SOUNDBATH WITH WILL AND FELICIA GRANT

Nov. 8, 6:30-8pm, $45: Join Will and Felicia Grant at Prana Salt Cave for a special healing! Crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and tuning forks will be used to create sounds of healing throughout the beautiful salt cave. Felicia and Will both are natural healers providing each participant with a deep relaxation and balanced energy. Space is limited, please register in advance. Prana Salt Cave, 7110 Wrightsville Ave, Unit B-8. www.pranasaltcave.com

WORKSHOP WITH BECKY BUCCI

Nov. 10, 1pm: A fun afternoon and an opportunity to create 4 glass pendants in time for holiday gift giving! We will be using glass pieces however, this method will work with any flat hard material such as seagrass or metal discs. No need to bring a thing. You’ll be able to do this at home after learning the basics. Gallery Citrine, 17 S. 2nd St. gallerycitrine.com

RADIANT RELAXATION

Join The n Rebellio Today ALLEY PATIO BAR IS OPEN! Live music every Thursday 7pm-10 pm and Saturday 6pm-9pm

• American comfort food, with a Southern twist • Handpicked bourbons and whiskeys • House-made barrel-aged cocktails • Excellent wine selection • 34 beers on draft Mon. 4pm-12am • Tues.-Thurs. 11:30am-12am Fri. & Sat. 11:30am-1am • Sun. 11:30am-12am

15 S. Front St. 910-399-1162 www.rebellionnc.com

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No membership required; all ages and professions welcome. Look for PCYP Ambassadors with silver name tags to get acquainted. Free food, networking, raffles, business-casual attire. Dates: Nov. 20 hosted by Poe’s Tavern—Wrightsville Beach; Dec. 4 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington/Mayfaire; Dec. 13 members only Christmas party, sponsored

by River Landing, hosted by St Thomas Preservation Hall/City Club. Memberships: $25$35. pcyp.thrivecart.com/annual-membership. RiverLights, 109 Pier Master Point #100

Nov. 10, 3pm: Whole-body wellness to help you feel peace, tranquility and relaxation. Hot tea, essential oils, restorative yoga poses, and Reiki energy-work all wrapped into 90 minutes of blissful relaxation. No yoga experience is required, all restorative postures will be held for longer periods of time to help your body de-stress and soften. Reiki is a Japanese hands-on healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation. 90 mins $45 includes salt therapy. Prana Salt Cave, 7110 Wrightsville Ave, Unit B-8. www.pranasaltcave.com

UNRAVELED

KARAH VAN SICKLE WORKSHOP

karah van sickle workshop Nov. 11, 9:30am-4:30pm, $175: Enjoy your long holiday work break with a 1 1/2 day workshop, 9:30-4:30 Monday 11/11 (lunch provided) and evening 5:30-9:30, Tues 11/12—A fun introduction to exploring Gelli Arts monoprinting techniques. No experience necessary! Great for the beginner to advanced student artist interested in creative mark-making. We will cover printing basics using Open acrylic paint as our ink. Along with stencils, texture, masking and layering techniques, we will look at a variety of ways to use prints in mixed media processes and journaling. Warning: it’s addictive!! Instructor will supply various size plates, paint and a variety of papers for printing. $5 supply fee payable to instructor. 12 student class limit. Gallery Citrine, 17 S. 2nd St. GalleryCitrine.com

RELEASE, RESTORE, RENEW

Nov. 12, 7pm, $45: Elena Weber will lead you through a deep meditative practice using the power of conscious circular breathing. This breath allows stagnant energies and long held emotional patterns to rise and we invite it to be washed away through the breath. As we continue to breathe, awareness and insights flow in, opening our hearts into a deeper level of understanding of ourselves and our nature. More profound level of self-acceptance and self-love is accessed, our lights shining brighter each time we come home to the truth that’s in our hearts. Prana Salt Cave, 7110 Wrightsville Ave, Unit B-8. www.pranasaltcave.com

lectures/readings CONTOURS OF A TWO STATE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN PEACE SETTLEMENT

Nov. 6, 5-7pm: Tony Oberschall is a retired professor of sociology at UNC Chapel Hill. He studied violent conflicts in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Cyprus and Palestine. He is the author of “Conflict and Peace Building in Divided Societies.” Dr. Oberschall will discuss the peace settlement between Israelis and Palestinians. UNCW Randall Library Auditorium, 601 South College Rd.

GALLERY TALK

Nov. 10, 2-3pm: On Architect Phil Freelon as Artist – Bruce Bowman, architect and painter: In this informal gallery talk held in CAM’s new exhibition Structure in Space and Time: Photography by Phil Freelon on view through April 26, 2020, well known Wilmington architect and painter Bruce Bowman will explore Phil Freelon’s work as a photographer and how being an artist influences the work of

First Thurs. every month, 10am, a morning of knitting or crochet and conversation. This is a self-guided drop-in program. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own materials and projects to work on; supplies not provided. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

architects. Bowman developed and honed his belief in the powerful enrichment and creativity of aligning the visual arts with architecture while earning his degree at NC State University’s School of Design in environmental design in architecture, attending the school a few years after Phil Freelon. Currently, Bruce Bowman is a principal with Bowman, Murray, Hemingway Architects and locally his paintings are in New Elements Gallery. CAM Members: Free, Non-Members: Museum Admission. Brown Wing, Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org

ART LEAGUE OF LELAND

Nov. 14, 4pm: Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts to its meeting with artist Janette K. Hopper. As the featured guest speaker, Hopper will discuss her artwork, as a painter, printmaker, performance artist and mask maker. Hopper’s work has been shown and collected extensively in museums, public venues, universities and private galleries nationally and internationally. ALL’s mission is to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. ALL welcome artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. To learn more, go to www.artleagueofleland.org. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

CAPE FEAR ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ALL Local artist Janette K. Hopper will speak at Art League of Leland’s next meetup, Nov. 14, 4pm.

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BBQ. Featuring in concert: South Starr band playing great classic-southern R&R music!

Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr.

PCYP

Nov. 11, 1-3pm, free: Cape Fear Academy is a PK3-12th grade college preparatory school committed to discovering and developing individual potential, preparing each student for success in college and life. Please join us for an Open House Event where you will learn more about the academic and extracurricular opportunities available to the students at Cape Fear Academy. 3900 S College Rd. www. capefearacademy.org

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wednes-

SUSHI ON A WHOLE NEW LEVEL

KATHRYN DEMARCO

Nov. 14, 6pm: Meet guest exhibition artist, Kathryn DeMarco of Durham, her CAM exhibition Finding A Way (on view Nov. 14 – 24, Studio 1) tells the intimate story of diabetic night seizures through collage. DeMarco reveals her work process and raises awareness of daily living challenges of type-1 diabetes.

Featuring special guest speaker, Ginna Purrington, Diabetes Educator. Students registered in Kathryrn DeMarco’s two-day workshop, Nov 15-16, are encouraged to attend.

Limited seating, preregistration is encouraged. Cameron Art Museum, Studio 1, 3201 S. 17th St. Free and open to the public. cameronartmuseum.org

clubs/notices BIKE NIGHT

Bike Night at Mac’s Speed Shop, beer, bikes,

Sushi Burritos | Sushi Bowls | Sushi Tacos Sushi Donuts | And More

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day 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. • Nov. 8, 5pm: Join the crew from Starrlight Mead of Pittsboro, North Carolina. Showcasing a variety of locally crafted honey wines in different styles and flavors, this educational evening is accompanied by live music, food truck, and the opportunity to sample, share, listen, and learn all about mead and mead making techniques.

Food truck is Bills Front Porch 6pm; music from Sean Meade Jazz Trio 8pm fermental. net 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples.

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat., 8am-1pm: Local farmers, growers, producers and artisans to sell their goods directly to consumers, to encourage and promote the use of locally-grown farm products and artisan offerings. Vegetables, herbs, plants, annuals, perennials, native plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, NC wines, dog treats, eggs, honey, goat cheeses, seafood, kombucha, meats, marina & fra diavolo sauce, smoothies and more. Artisan works of handmade jewelry, woodwork, silkscreen t-shirts & totes, photography, bath and body products, pet accessories, pottery, drawings and more.

N. Water St., historic downtown, along the

beautiful Cape Fear River. riverfrontfarmersmarket.org.

SWEET N SAVORY WINE TASTING

Wed, 5-8pm: Sample some of the most delicious wines you can try for free with optional $25 food pairing, designed specifically to go with each wine. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7 pm with his cool jazz styles. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Pl.

PORT CITY GREAT BURGER CHALLENGE

In 30 mins, eat 48 ounces of burger meat with three toppings and fries! Beat it and we take care of the bill and put your face on the Wall of Glory! Fail, and straight to The Wall of Shame you go. Bring your stretchy pants and good luck! Offer is daily. 11am-11pm, Port City Burgers & Brews, 11 Market St.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90-minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front. 249 N. Front St. brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

GHOST WALK

6:30-8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours, 6:30pm/8:30pm.

Water and Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-

1866. www.hauntedwilmington.com

non-members. Museum admission. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.-old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. 503 Market St.

MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR

Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast. This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4-mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecology. Adult $45, child $25 RSVP: 910-200-4002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd

OFF THE RECORD TOURS

Thurs., 6:30pm: CAM Gallery tours, led by museum staff, are sometimes irreverent and silly, but always provide a charming and engaging behind-the-scenes perspective on current exhibitions. But what if I’m really thirsty before the tour? Join us for happy hour beforehand to loosen up your brain and chat about art. Brown Wing. CAM Members: Free,

WALKING TOUR OF CAROLINA BEACH

Walking Tour of the Historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk meets at the Visitors Bureau Kiosk just south of the new Hampton Inn and features members of the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society leading a 50-minute tour into the past, answering questions like: Where did the “birth of the Shag” take place? Did you know there was a movie theater called The Wave on the Boardwalk? How long has Britt’s Donuts been on the Boardwalk, and has it always been in the same place? Why was the Red Apple so popular?

Where was the largest dance floor south of Washington DC located? Society asks for a $10 donation. Children under 12 tour free.

Carolina Beach Board Walk, Cape Fear Blvd.

WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum: Explore, discuss and learn more about the artwork currently on view at CAM. Members: free. Museum admission all others. CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. www.cameronartmuseum.org

BEHIND THE SCENES GALLERY TALKS

Hear the stories behind the acquisition and selection of the artworks included in Stories in Print (on view Oct. 22, 2019 – Apr. 25, 2020), with CAM’s Chief Curator, Holly Tripman Fitzgerald. CAM Members: Free, Non-Members: Museum Admission. Brown Wing, CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org

GIVE BACK TUESDAYS! For every order of The Copper Penny’s109 Chestnut Chicken Sandwich or Ft . Fisher Fish & Chips and Wilmington Brewing Company’s Penny Pale Ale sold on Tuesdays through November, $1.09 will be donated to Good Shepherd Center.

This partnership is made possible from The Copper Penny, Apple Annie’s Bakeshop and Wilmington Brewing Company.

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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME CRUISE SCHEDULE CHANGES

OUR “LAST” CIVIL WAR CRUISE

Starting Nov. 3rd Cruising Tuesday - Sunday 50 min Eagles Island narrated cruises 12,1, 2, 3 & 4pm The Bizzy Bee water taxi will run daily to Battleship

OUR “LAST” BLACK RIVER CRUISE FOR THE YEAR Tues. Nov. 12th 10am

YOU’LL BE AMAZED OF THE DIVERSITY OF THE CAPE FEAR RIVER BASIN....WHILE CRUISING UP TO THE BLACK RIVER YOU WILL BE UP CLOSE WITH THE WILDLIFE, FLORA & FAUNA OF THE BLACK RIVER. DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERAS AS THIS IS A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS DREAM

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2019 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARDS BREAKFAST

YOGA FOR MOOD ELEVATION AND MOTIVATION

NOVEMBER 16, 9 A.M. • $20

NOVEMBER 16, 5 P.M. • $25-$75

SEASIDE SHUFFLE 5K

LITTLE BIRD + LAUDS W/ TEAM PLAYER

STRAY LOCAL WITH XOXOK

NOVEMBER 13, 7:30 P.M. • $35-$250

NOVEMBER 17, 7 A.M. • $20-$25

NOVEMBER 23, 9 P.M. • $7

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TASTE OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

DECEMBER 6, 9 P.M. • $10

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. A great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area. Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.

ANXIETY/OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st & 3rd Thurs. of each month.

Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Bldg B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led.

18+ welcome. 910-763-8134

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Sat. ea. 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 (877) 849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org.

NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

PFLAG

First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Those with Multiple Sclerosis, families and friends welcome. Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., at the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, 2131 S. 17th St. (behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital). Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society. Details: Anne (910) 232-2033 or Burt (910) 3831368. New Hanover Regional Medical Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Aries psychologist James Hillman said we keep “our images and fantasies at arm’s length because they are so full of love.” They’re also quite flammable, he added. They are always on the verge of catching fire, metaphorically speaking.

That’s why many people wrap their love-filled images and fantasies in metaphorical asbestos: to prevent them from igniting a blaze in their psyches. In my astrological opinion, you Aries folks always have a mandate to use less asbestos than all the other signs—even none at all. That’s even truer than usual right now. Keep your images and fantasies extra close and raw and wild.

Poet James Merrill was ecstatic when he learned the Greek language. According to his biographer, he felt he could articulate his needs “with more force and clarity, with greater simplicity and less self-consciousness, than he ever could in his own language.” He concluded, “Freedom to be oneself is all very well; the greater freedom is not to be oneself.” Personally, I think that’s an exaggeration.

I believe the freedom to be yourself is very, very important. But for you, in the coming weeks, Taurus, the freedom to not be yourself could indeed be quite liberating. What might you do to stretch your capacities beyond what you’ve assumed is true about you? Are you willing to rebel against and transcend your previous self-conceptions?

Libran blogger Ana-Sofia Cardelle was asked, “What is your signature perfume?” She said she hadn’t found one. But then she described how she would like to smell: “somewhere between fresh and earthy: cinnamon and honey, a rose garden, saltwater baked in the sun.” The coming days will be an excellent time to indulge in your own fantasies about the special fragrance you’d like to emanate. Moreover, I bet you’ll be energized by pinpointing a host of qualities you would like to serve as cornerstones of your identity: traits that embody and express your uniqueness.

Studies suggest on average each of us has a social network of about 250 people, of whom 120 we regard as a closer group of friendly acquaintances. Most of us have no more than 20 folks we trust, and only two or three whom we regard as confidants. I suspect these numbers will be in flux for you during the next 12 months, Scorpio. I bet you’ll make more new friends than usual and will also expand your inner circle. On the other hand, I expect some people who are now in your sphere will depart. Net result: stronger alliances and more collaboration.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Musician Brian Eno made a deck of oracular cards called Oblique Strategies.

Each card has a suggestion designed to trigger creative thinking about a project or process you’re working on. You Geminis might find it useful to call on Oblique Strategies right now, since you’re navigating your way through a phase of adjustment and rearrangement. The card I drew for you is “Honor thy error as hidden intention.” Here’s how I interpet it: An apparent lapse or misstep will actually be the result of your deeper mind guiding you to take a fruitful detour.

I blame and thank the Sagittarian part of me when I get brave and brazen enough to follow my strongest emotions where they want to lead. I also blame and thank the Sagittarian part of me when I strip off my defense mechanisms and invite the world to regard my vulnerabilities as interesting and beautiful.

I furthermore blame and thank the Sagittarian side of me on those occasions when I run three miles down the beach at dawn, hoping to thereby jolt loose secrets I’ve been concealing from myself. I suspect coming weeks will be a favorable time to blame and thank the Sagittarian part of you for similar experiences.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

We devote a lot of energy to wishing and hoping about the meaningful joys we’d love to bring into our lives. And yet few of us have been trained in the best strategies for manifesting our wishes and hopes. That’s the bad news. The good news is that now is a favorable time for you to upgrade your skills at getting what you want. With that in mind, I present you with the simple but potent wisdom of author Maya Angelou: “Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.” To flesh that out, I’ll add: Formulate a precise statement describing your heart’s yearning, and then work hard to make yourself ready for its fulfillment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

What are the key parts of your life—the sources and influences that enable you to be your most soulful self? I urge you to nourish them intensely during the next three weeks. Next question: What are the marginally important parts of your life—the activities and proclivities that aren’t essential for your long-term success and happiness? I urge you to corral all the energy you give to those marginally important things, and instead pour it into what’s most important.

Now is a crucial time in the evolution of your relationship with your primal fuels, your indispensable resources, your sustaining foundations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

“When she spoke of beauty, he spoke of the fatty tissue supporting the epidermis,” wrote short-story author Robert Musil. He was describing a conversation between a man and woman who were on different wavelengths.

“When she mentioned love,” Musil continued, “he responded with the statistical curve that indicates the rise and fall in the annual birthrate.” Many of you Virgos have the flexibility to express yourself well on both of those wavelengths. But in the coming months, I hope you’ll emphasize the beauty and love wavelength rather than the fatty tissue and statistical curve wavelength.

It’ll be an excellent strategy for getting the healing you need.

Persian polymath Avicenna (980–1037) wrote 450 books on many topics, including medicine, philosophy, astronomy, geography, mathematics, theology, and poetry. While young, he tried to study the “Metaphysics” of Aristotle, but had difficulty grasping it. Forty times he read the text, even committing it to memory, but he made little progress toward fathoming it. Years later, he was browsing at an outdoor market and found a brief, cheap book about the “Metaphysics” by an author named al-Farabi. He read it quickly, and for the first time understood Aristotle’s great work. He was so delighted he went out to the streets and gave away gifts to poor people. I foresee a comparable milestone for you, Capricorn: something that has eluded your comprehension will become clear, at least in part due to a lucky accident.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In addition to being a key figure in Renaissance art, 15th-century Italian painter Filippo Lippi had a colorful life. According to legend, he was once held prisoner

by Barbary pirates, but gained his freedom by drawing a riveting portrait of their leader. Inspired by the astrological factors affecting you right now, I’m fantasizing about the possibilty of a liberating event arriving in your life. Maybe you’ll call on one of your skills in a dramatic way, thereby enhancing your leeway or generating a breakthrough or unleashing an opportunity. (Please also re-read your horoscope from last week.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“Stand high long enough and your lightning will come,” Piscean novelist William Gibson writes. He isn’t suggesting we literally stand on top of a treeless hill in a thunderstorm and invite the lightning to shoot down through us. More realistically, I think he means we should devotedly cultivate and discipline our highest forms of expression so when inspiration finds us, we’ll be primed to receive and use its full power. That’s an excellent oracle for you.

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KINETIC LIGHT PRESENTS

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