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What’s inside this week

news & views .. 4-5

FILM FEST TIME! pgs. 14-25

4 live local live small: Gwenyfar

Whew! It’s been a rough week for encorians. We’ve watched movies galore; we’ve reviewed movies galore; and then we did it in repeat when our graphic designer’s computer crashed right before deadline to no resuscitation. And did we mention our back-up system was full? Yes, last week we felt like cockroaches, marching on through the gunk and spunk that life sometimes throws us. In the end, we were bugging out just as those Cucalorians have been for the upcoming 16th annual film festival. Need to know some of the best stuff to see? Lucky for you, we’ve taken the hard work out of it! Check out the reviews and news over 10 pages inside.

helped mold her Live Local mentality.

Rohler reflects on the perfect read that

5 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd reports on news of the strange and odd.

artsy smartsy... 6-27 6 theater: Claire LaSure points out a slew of productions currently across our vast theatre scene.

8 music: Marco Raye previews an upcoming Satellite show, featuring The Honored Guests.

10-13 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town.

14-25 cover story: Cucalorus is here,

free tickets!

If you’re not already an encore fan on Facebook, you should be! We’re running a contest on encore’s Facebook page that is simply quite awesome. Just head over to www.facebook.com/pages/WilmingtonNC/encore-magazine/62587327524, and leave a comment about your favorite concert experience. Also include which show you would like to go to, and we’ll enter you in our contest to win a pair of tickets to the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. We’ll be randomly selecting the winner from the comments one week prior to concert dates. Don’t forget to tell your friends either. If you don’t have FB, then log on to www. encorepub.com, click on “Web Extras,” and

EDITORIAL: Editor-in-ChiEf: Shea Carver Editorial assistant: Lauren Hodges Editorial intErns: Carly Yansak, Justin Lacy, Claire LaSure, Marco Raye ChiEf Contributors: Adrian Varnam, Gwenyfar Rohler, Anghus Houvouras, Claude Limoges, Jay Schiller, Lauren Hodges, Tiffanie Gabrielse, Tom Tomorrow, Chuck Shepherd, Christina Dore, The Cranky Foreigner encore is published weekly, on Wednesday, by Wilmington Media. opinions of contributing writers are not necessarily the opinions of encore.

enter the contests for a chance to win! Also, we’re giving away Cape Fear Fair tickets through November 6th. Check out our Facebook page or our Web site for details.

best-of art contest

It’s that time of year—almost! All of Wilmington will begin choosing their favorite stuff about town, from coffee to book stores, Indian food to women’s apparel! In honor of our 2010 Best-Of, we’re holding an art contest for folks to design our Best-Of award. To find out the details, go to www.encorepub.com and click on “Best-Of Art Contest.” No phone calls, please.

pRODucTIOn AnD ADvERTIsIng: art dirECtor Sue Cothran advErtising salEs: John Hitt: Downtown, Carolina Beach Kris Beasley: Wrightsville Beach, N. Wilmington Jennifer Barnett: Midtown, Monkey Junction Promotions managEr: John Hitt distribution: Reggie Brew, John Hitt CorrespondenCe: p.o. Box 12430, Wilmington, n.C. 28405 email@encorepub.com • www.encorepub.com phone: (910) 791-0688 • Fax: (910) 791-9177

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late-night funnies

“America put the crazy people who got us into this mess back in charge, and California won’t let us get high to get over it.” —Bill Maher “Levi Johnston said in an interview that Sarah Palin is not qualified to be President. And, believe me, if there’s anyone who knows about not being qualified for something it is Levi Johnston.”—Jay Leno “Everyone is talking about the unemployment rate. [Last] week it went up by about 65 Democrats.”—Jimmy Fallon “President Obama will be traveling to India. After Tuesday’s election, he decided to move there.”—Jimmy Kimmel “President Obama is getting ready to leave Washington. Not leaving for good — he’ll do that in a couple years.”—Craig Ferguson

penguin wednesdays

Wanna know what’s in encore for the week each Wednesday it’s published? Listen to Shea Carver on the Penguin 106.7, with Glenn every Wednesday morning at 9:15. They’ll keep you informed first on what’s happening in the Port City—followed by great music, too.

and we’re celebrating all-things bugs in its honor. See the black box!

26 art: Lauren Hodges interviews local artist and student Meredith Connelly about her upcoming show.

27 gallery guide: Find out what exhibitions are hanging at local galleries.

grub & guzzle .. 29-33 29-33 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide!

extra! extra! .... 34-47 34-35 kickstarter.com: Shea Carver interviews local creative people about their projects posted on a new, interactive and artistic entrepreneurial site, kickstarter.com.

36 book feature: Tiffanie Gabrielse actually gives three stars to a Nicholas Sparks read—for real, we’re not lying.

41 crossword: Let Stan Newman test your mind with our weekly crossword!

word of the week

demotic \ dih-MOT-ik \ adjective; 1. Of or pertaining to the common people; popular. 2. Of or pertaining to the ordinary, everyday, current form of a language; vernacular. 3. Of, pertaining to, or noting the simplified form of hieratic writing used in ancient Egypt between 700 b.c. and a.d. 500.

38-47 calendar/’toons/ horoscopes/corkboard: Find out

where to go and what to do about town with encore’s calendar; check out Tom Tomorrow and encore’s annual ‘toons winner, Jay Schiller; read your horoscope and the latest saucy corkboard ads.

It’s that time of year– almost!

BEST OF WILMINGTON 2011 Call for entries Soon, all of Wilmington will be casting their ballots for the Best Of Wilmington 2011.

Every year we take pride in designing a unique Best-Of Award that will be presented to the winners at our annual party, honoring the best that the Port City has to offer. These awards will be displayed all over town in local businesses, from the best coffee shop to the best book store to TV and radio stations.

Since its inception, the Best-Of Award has looked pretty much the same. For the new decade, we decided to stir things up and devise a campaign for designing a unique award every year.

This year it’s your turn to show off your visual art skills. The first annual Best-Of Wilmington Award Design Contest

The contest is open to all photographers, illustrators, graphic designers and fine artists—students or professionals. We are open to any idea, but your design must prominently incorporate the encore “ ” and be proportional to 5”(h) x 7” (w) for consideration. Also keep in mind there must be room on the bottom of the award for us to insert the Best-Of category and winner. Digital designs accepted only, and they must be submitted at a resolution of 300 dpi or higher.

Deadline for submission: December 17th, 2010. For more information log onto www.encorepub.com or email ads@encorepub.com.

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Live Local. Live Small: 1970s economic theories applied today

couple of people have jokingly asked if there is a reading list for the Live Local movement (as if there is anything else one can ask a bookseller). So far my answer always refers to the best book on the topic: “Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered” by E. F. Schumacher. Though I have been hesitant to write a recommendation for it, because it is a dense read, “Small is Beautiful” is an incredible work. First published in 1973, it is still striking to read almost 40 years later. To me, a great work of art is one that speaks to me at different times in my life. As my personal world-view evolves and deepens my understanding, I can re-visit the work and see it in a new way each time. Applying this to music, visual art or literature is not difficult,

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by: Gwenyfar Rohler but to apply it to a book on economics might sound a little strange. I was introduced to Schumacher’s work because my father’s Ph.D. (circa 1972) dissertation was on Brook Farm and the transcendentalist movement. “Small is Beautiful” addressed the issue of personal and collective fulfillment during a working life, which was a question the transcendentalists wrestled with in their utopian vision of the world. One of the greatest surprises and assets of the Live Local experiment has been deepening my relationship with my community. I have, without question, a richer life than I did shopping on the Internet or in big-box stores. In addition, as a small business owner, I un-

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questionably have a richer working life (when the store is open) than most of my friends. Many of them who work in customer servicerelated fields will talk about the one person they helped that day who was really nice and stood out against the back drop of unpleasant, unhappy, complaining people. For me, it’s the opposite: Almost everyone who walks in the door of the bookstore is a delight and has something interesting to say. We really average only about one person a week that insists on inflicting themselves on humanity. Re-reading “Small is Beautiful” (this time aloud to my father), the passages about meaningful and fulfilling work in all areas of the economic system almost moved me to tears at the revelation of its real possibility. We talked for a few minutes about how fulfillment can take on certain forms in the imagination; images that are almost too precise to be real. So, when you encounter real happiness or fulfillment in day-to-day life, it can be hard to recognize. In the midst of a hectic schedule, sometimes it can be hard to realize how happy we really are. I had picked up “Small is Beautiful” again about nine years ago when he was first launching the Full Belly peanut sheller. Schumacher talks a lot about what he terms “intermediate technology,” which is not that different from

Jock’s spiel about how small farmers have been left in the dust by John Deere. From the E.F. Schumacher Society: “Schumacher believed that it was vital for poor people to be able to help themselves and that intermediate technology could enable them to do so. He traveled widely, advocating small-scale technologies, as well as enterprises, workshops and factories that would serve communities in such a way that no one need be exploited for another’s gain.” Jock’s factory-in-a-box is the manifestation of this vision. To see people unpacking a cardboard box and build a factory that can begin producing tools the next day is breathtaking—all possible without multi-national corporations. It couldn’t be more de-centralized. While Jock is famous for inventing the peanut sheller, he has many other inventions and works closely with small North Carolina farmers to develop affordable (under $100) agricultural technology that can be used on a small farm (40 acres or less). Nine years ago, we had no idea where this work would take Jock, but looking back on it now, the insistence on de-centralization, empowerment at the village and farm level, and simple reusable parts made from locally available materials, all of which have been the guidelines of Jock’s work, were taken almost off the page from Schumacher. Economic Theory made manifest? My initial passionate embrace of this book had occurred at 16, the year before I ran off to join a commune and see if these principals could be put into practice. Schumacher’s discussion of energy resources, community-land development, and agriculture rang true with what I was seeing around me. But in my youth and naiveté, I thought I had to move to somewhere like Brook Farm to put those principals into practice. Now, as I re-read this book, I realize that everyday I make decisions about my economic reality and place within it. Small is beautiful, people do matter, and day-to-day life is local. For more info about E. F. Schumacher, please visit www.smallisbeautiful.org or buy a copy of “Small is Beautiful” at a local, independent bookstore. Gwenyfar Rohler is the author of “The Promise of Peanuts: A real life fairy tale about a man, a village, and the promise that bound them together.” All profits go to Full Belly Project.

LEAD STORY About 20 percent of Japan’s adult-video market is now “elder porn” with each production featuring one or more studly seniors and Shigeo Tokuda, 76, among the most popular. He told Toronto’s Globe and Mail in October that he still “performs” physically “without Viagra,” in at least one role a month opposite much younger women. His wife and adult daughter learned only two years ago, by accident, of his late-onset career (which began at age 60 when a filmmaker hired him for his “pervert’s face”). Tokuda figures the “elder porn” genre will grow with Japan’s increasing senior population. Cultural Diversity In Afghanistan, as in many less-developed countries, boy babies are much preferred to girls for economic reasons and social status, but some thus-unlucky Afghan parents have developed a workaround for “excess” girls: simply designate one a boy. All references to her are male, and she dresses as a boy, plays “boy” games and does “boy” chores, at least until puberty, when many parents of the “bocha posh” convert her back. In some tribal areas, according to a September New York Times dispatch, superstition holds that creation of a bocha posh even enhances prospects of the next child’s being a boy. Although India has forbidden discrimination against lower-caste “Dalits” (so-called “untouchables”), rampant oppression still exists, especially in rural areas. In October, police were investigating reports that a higher-caste woman had disowned her dog after it had been touched by an “untouchable” woman. A village council in the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh state had reportedly awarded the higher-caste woman the equivalent of $340 compensation after she witnessed the dog being given food scraps by the Dalit woman. Latest Religious Messages Symbols: Although the dress code at Clayton (N.C.) High School prohibits it, freshman Ariana Iacono demanded in September that she be allowed her nose ring, which she said is “essential” to her practice of religion. Her Church of Body Modification, she said, teaches that “the mind, body and soul are all one entity and that modifying the body can bring the mind and soul into harmony.” Some Ultra-Orthodox Israeli Jews came under criticism in September during the pre-Yom Kippur Day of Atonement because, unlike most Jews, they shunned the euphemistic twirling of substitute objects over their heads for forgiveness insisting on hard-core expression by twirling sacrificed chickens. If Only They Had Been Less Religious ...: Ten people were killed in an October stam-

pede when a scuffle broke out at a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Bihar where 40,000 had taken their goats to be sacrificed for prosperity. In July in Montcalm County, Mich., four teenagers attending a Bible church camp were killed when lightning struck an umbrella they were huddling under on a field. Cheerful, articulate Catholic Opus Dei official Sarah Cassidy, 43, granting a long interview to London’s Daily Mail in September about her joy of life, waxed eloquent about bringing herself pain for two hours every night as reminders of God’s love. Complained another Opus Dei “numerary,” our “materialistic, hedonistic society” understands pain “if you go jogging and pounding the streets ... just because you want to be thinner” (or endure Botox injections or cram your toes painfully into tiny shoes) but somehow they don’t understand when Cassidy wraps the spiked “cilice” tightly around her leg every night for God. Chutzpah! In June, the Mexican government filed a brief in Arizona challenging the constitutionality of that state’s proposed law that required police to check the immigration status of detainees, which, according to its Foreign Ministry, “violates inalienable human rights.” However, a May USA Today dispatch from Tultitlan, Mexico, noted that Mexico has a similar law (“Article 67” of its immigration code) and that police allegedly harass immigrants from Honduras and other Central American countries. Said one pro-immigration activist, “There (the U.S.), they’ll deport you. In Mexico, they’ll probably let you go, but they’ll beat you up and steal everything you’ve got first.” (Bills to overturn Article 67 have been pending in the Mexican legislature for months.) Questionable Judgments Awkward: The charity Brain Injury New Zealand, organizing a community benefit in the town of Rotorua, decided in October to stage of all things a “zombie walk,” inviting townspeople to shuffle around in support. The TV station TVNZ reported numerous complaints alleging BINZ’s insensitivity. The city government in Seoul, South Korea, warned in October that the local delicacy “octopus head” contains toxic amounts of cadmium and recommended a two-head-per-week maximum. Fishermen and restaurateurs, as well as those who eat octopus head for its supposed libidoenhancement, protested. For months, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has been indifferent to humanitarian appeals on behalf of sisters Jamie and Gladys Scott, who were convicted in

1993 of luring two men to a robbery (total take, $11; no injuries) but who were each mysteriously sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. (The actual robbers got two years.) Beyond the questionable sentence is Jamie’s extremely poor health (double kidney failure). Gov. Barbour’s unyielding position is to direct the appeals to the state’s parole board. In 2008, bypassing the parole board, Gov. Barbour independently pardoned four vicious murderers who were serving life sentences, even though none had particularly claimed unfair conviction. The four had participated in a prison-sponsored odd-jobs program, helping out around the governor’s mansion. More Redneck Chronicles In October in Seminole, Fla., near Tampa, two men, ages 36 and 52, sitting on a porch, drew the attention of two passersby, who made derisive comments and eventually beat up the porch-sitters, who were in costumes as beer bottles. In Portage, Ind., in July, Michael Perez, 36, and brother Eric, 28, got into a fistfight, then ran outside, jumped into their respective pickup trucks, and commenced to ram each other. Multiple charges were filed against both after Eric accidentally crashed into a mobile home. Least Competent Criminals Two men robbing a Waffle Shop in Akron, Ohio, in October ushered customers and employees into the back and had them give up their cell phones, which were collected in a bag, with the plan to lock the phones in a supply room, retrievable only long after the robbers had fled. However, one robber walked out the restaurant’s front door, which automatically locked behind him, and when the other robber walked into the supply room to drop off the bag, an alert hostage locked him inside (and resisted when the robber began “demand(ing)” to be let out).

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Onstage This Week: From letter-writing to team-building, local theatre covers a spectrum of entertainment

t every corner of Wilmington’s creative district, there’s a play to be seen—something much more engaging and interactive than the boob tube’s unoriginal dreck. Some local playwrights are showcasing new works, Pulitzer Prize winners are practically at every turn, and ambitious production companies, as well as the finest talent this side of the Mississippi, are prepared to knock our socks off with a hefty dose of drama! “Writing Letters” Brown Coat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace Street John Grudzien, local playwright, presents his latest production, “Writing Letters,” which focuses on the importance of communication in relationships, skewed or

We are pleased to welcome Catherine Siag, Jamie Croom and Steven Fox, formerly of Karma Salon, to the Tanglez Family!

by: Claire LaSure otherwise. The plot revolves around a new tenant, Josh, who begins to open up the previous tenant’s mail, only to find himself spun into a web of love and betrayal with Kate. A romantic comedy, the play reminds viewers that, no matter text or snail mail, honesty in love is still the best policy. Showings are Thursday through Sunday, 11th through 21st, at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 5 p.m.. Tickets are $10. To find out more information or purchase tickets, call (910) 341-0001 or www.browncoattheatre.com. “That Championship Season” Big Dawg Productions Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle Street Director Lou Criscuolo brings Jason Miller’s 1972 Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning “That Championship Season” to Wilmington this month. The play is about four basketball players and their coach who reunite each year to reflect on a 1952 championship basketball game. The play is set outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania, a place very much rooted in Christian values and the “glory days” of high-school. Its five characters get crushed under the pressures of adulthood, and in the end help each other cope with midlife crises and life’s evolving challenges. “That Championship Season” shows the 11th through the 14th at 8 p.m. or Sunday matinee at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $15 to $18; visit www.bigdawgproductions.org for more information.

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PIPPIN: (left to right) Tre Cotton at the Leading Player, Brit Garner as Fastrada, Eddie Ledford as King Charles and Joey Stephens as Pippin in UNCW’s latest production. Courtesy of UNCW Theatre Department.

“Hairspray” Hannah Block Second Street Stage 120 S. 2nd Street Director Kevin Lee-y Green goes big with TechMoja’s final production of the year, “Hairspray.” Green has amped up the choreography for this Tony Award-winning show, but the messages of the play still ring true: “It teaches us about loving one another and ourselves,” Green told encore a few weeks back. The show will tackle heavy issues, like racism and prejudices, but remain lighthearted through plenty of poppy music and fun dance moves. “Hairspray” runs Friday through Sunday, the 12th through 14th, 19th through the 21st, and 26th through the 28th at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.. Tickets are $15 to18; (910) 341 7860 or www.techmoja.com.

“Proof” Red Bard Studio 1122 S. Third Street This weekend will offer Wilmingtonians a final chance to see David Auburn’s “Proof.” The play follows a daughter’s desire to care for her father and herself after his death. With the help of an overbearing sister and a new love interest, the play slips between flashbacks and real time, interspersed with the difficulties of instable circumstances and reminisces of “what-could’ve-been.” “Proof” plays at the Red Barn Studio the 10th through the 13th at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $25-27. For more information, call (910)762-0955. “Pippin” Cultural Arts Building, UNCW 601 S. College Road Directed by Frank P. Trimble, “Pippin” has caught attention for years as a relatable fairy tale. The play follows Pippin, as he searches for life’s happiness in worldly power on the battlefield, physical pleasure and political conquest. Eventually, he discovers that true wealth exists in family love and the simplicity of home. The cast makes up UNCW students, and the shows run the 11th through the 14th at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for the general public. For more information, call (910) 962-3500, or buy tickets online at www.etix.com.

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Catching Their Breath:

The Honored Guests return to Wilmington after finishing third album

ver 15 years ago, The Honored Guests began in a Fayetteville, NC, basement. At the time, the group was called “Milo” and consisted of bassist Jeremy Buenviaje, lead vocalist Russell Bagget, and drummer Andrew Kinghorn. Their sturdy musical foundation took hard work, long hours, and a sense of determination. Now, based out of Chapel Hill, The Honored Guests are known for their surreal vocals, attention-grabbing drums and catchy guitar chords. Bagget often reflects on the band’s evolution. “Jeremy and I went to high school together,” he says. “I met him the first week of school, freshmen year, and he could play the guitar very well. I learned to play from Jeremy while listening to vocals from the ‘Nirvana Unplugged’ album.” After entering the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the duo gained Kinghorn as their drummer. Graduation disorganized Milo’s members, sending Bagget and Kinghorn across the world to Europe. After they both returned to America, the band got back together and recruited Patrick O’Neill

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The Honored Guests

Satellite Bar Lounge 120 Greenfield Street Friday, November 12th, 9 p.m. Free on keyboards to finally fill out The Honored Guests. Inspired by former Ben Folds Five member Robert Sledge, The Honored Guests adopted the method of writing, recording and producing their own music out of a home studio. “We’ve gotten progressively better and better at it,” Bagget explains. “We’ve made more improvements to our studio as time has gone, on and that’s how this band works.” The group’s self-producing method has become a major fiber of their musical process. After completing their first two albums, “IAWOKEINACITYASLEEP” and “Tastes Change,” the band found themselves stunt-

A LONG JOURNEY TO SUCCESS: Hard work and sacrifice play out in The Honored Guests’ satisfying sounds. Photo courtesy of artist.

ed by extreme fatigue. Relentless touring and long hours recording, in addition to everyday dealings within their personal lives, left the musicians struggling to catch their breath. Their most recent record, “Please Try Again,” is a true testament to how raw passion can help overcome the most difficult obstacles. “The entire process kind of stalled,” Bagget says. “We had all this music, but not a lot of lyrics to go with it; a lot of unfinished products. Toward the beginning of this year, the momentum picked up, and we ran with it.” The record sends out the message of perseverance, reflecting on the band’s trials and tribulations. “We came across the title of the album in the notes of our band’s artist, and originally thought it was pretty funny,” he reveals. “After awhile, the name not only stuck to us but fit the situation we were coming out of perfectly, so we kept it.” Having only visited Wilmington once back in 2006, they’ll be returning to the Port City come November 12th. With their upcoming show on the horizon, the band looks forward

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to wowing audience members with an updated sound—something Bagget and his crew continuously work on. “My goal is to be more consistent with actually finishing and releasing music,” he says. “We are trying to put out another five or six songs by March. You make a few records, play a few shows, and you recognize what you don’t want to do. That’s when you get more comfortable with what does work for you.” Fans planning on attending The Honored Guests’ upcoming show at Satellite can expect an extraordinary experience of melodies, beats and rhythms. Bagget’s vocals are a well-manicured mix of calm and soothing tones with aggressive and articulate lyrics. The accompanying guitar, drum beats and keyboard harmonies are hypnotic with a comforting, familiar feeling. Relaxing, catchy songs such as “I Want You to See Through Me” or “Opportunities” make it easy to fall into their world. The Honored Guests continue molding a career to fit their exact intentions. In the end, they are living proof that there’s never a testimony in life without a test. Don’t miss them this weekend at Satellite Lounge off Greenfield Street, Friday the 12th. The show is free.

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DuaLing pianOs & Lee hauser —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 KaraOKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 MOOnshine Jazz JaM —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KaraOKe —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 JaMes Jarvis & FrienDs (7pM-8pM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.;763-1607 KaraOKe with bOb cLaytOn —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880

OysterbOy —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street; 399-2866

DJ battLe —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814

thursday, november 11

rOn hassOn —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

Open Mic night —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 Live Music —Carolina Ale House, 317-c College Rd.; 791-9393

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$2 Coors Light • $2.50 Shock Top $5 Martinis • $4 Flavored Bombs $5 Bruschettas for the Ladies

7-10Pm

Saturdays

saturday, nov. 20

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

miKe o’donneLL 7-10Pm

DJ “Mr Lee” —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595

DJ greg —Green Light Lounge, 21 N. Front St., Basement;

Pub & Grille

wed 11.10

DJ —Flat Eddie’s, 5400 Oleander Dr.; 799-7000

KaraOKe KOng —Orton Pool Room, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

Open Mic night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

7-10Pm

KaraOKe —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

DJ s t r e t c h —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301

Open Mic w/ gary aLLen —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC; 328-4373

Sundays

DJ ceD —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206

Live Music —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

rOn DaLLas (7pM-10pM) —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395

nutt hOuse iMprOv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

FrieD LOt —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.;256-0115

KaraOKe —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 acOustic DuO (7-10) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

Open Mic —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Live Music —Romanelli’s, Leland 503 Olde Waterford Way Leland, NC; 383-1885

FireDance & DruMs @ DarK, DJ Mit psytrance (11pM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 JaMes Jarvis & FrienDs (7pM-8pM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.;763-1607 tOp 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 MiKe O’DOnneLL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 tOM rhODes —Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St.; 251-1935

Organix —16 Taps, 127 Princess St, Wilmington, NC;

KaraOKe with bOb cLaytOn —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880

Live acOustic —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

cLassy KaraOKe with ManDy cLaytOn —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001

Justin Lacy anD cs7 —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

nutt street Open Mic —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

visit our website www.ruckerJohns.com for daily specials, music & upcoming events

monday 5 pizzas, and half price Nachos and Wings ( in the Bar starting at 6:00) 22oz Domestic Draft all Day

tuesday live Jazz in the Bar • Half Price Bottles of Wine absolut Dream $5 • Pacifico $2.50 wednesday Corona\Corona light $250 Margarita\Peach Margaritas $4 Miller light Bottles $150 thursday Gran Martinis $7 • Red Stripe $250 friday Cosmos $4 • 007 $350 Harps bottles $250 • Island Sunsets $5 saturday Baybreeze\Seabreeze $4 22oz Blue Moon Draft $3 Select domestic bottles $150 sunday Domestic Draft Pints $150 Bloody Marys $4 • White Russians $4 1:00 - Moo and Brew Special $7

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

the diXieland all stars

530 Causeway Dr. - 910.297.9638

5564 CaRolINa BeaCH RD 452-1212

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FunKy cabbage —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street; 399-2866

live music Tues. Nov. 23th

DJ RichteRmeisteR —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

sAi coLLins —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141

LAuRA meyeR —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

DJ Don’t stop —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355

DJ DAne BRitt —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

ADAm WooD Live At the ceLLAR! —The Cellar, 35 North Front St.; 763-9545

DJ eRic (10pm-2Am)

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

friday, november 12

FRiDAy night FoLLies DAnce DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

open mic night —Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 Ron etheRiDge & JAson WooLWine —Barbary Coast, 116 S. Front St.; 762-8996 DJ —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 KARAoKe With BoB cLAyton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 DJ —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 DJ —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 BeAch & shAg W/ DJ RocK —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC

—Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC

DJ scooteR FResh —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 Live music —Murphy’s Irish Pub; off I-40 @ exit 385 (at the Mad Boar Restaurant); 285-8888 King Rich (comeDiAn) —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DonovAn Quixote Quintet —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 oveRtyme —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

DJ Dustin —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814

Live music —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929

DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

Live music —Big D’s American Saloon, 6745-B Market St.;

Live music —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.;256-0115

Saturday, november 13 KARAoKe —Griff’s Tavern @ George St.; 6320 Market St., 793-2628 Live music —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551

DJ time —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551

KARAoKe With BoB cLAyton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880

JAmes JARvis & FRienDs (7pm-8pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.;763-1607

DJ p. money —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402

KARAoKe Kong —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355

KARAoKe —Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872

iAmhumAn —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

piAno shoW —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846

DJ DAne BRitt —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

DJ ceD —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 DJ s t R e t c h —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 LAtino night With DJ —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 FReD FLynn AnD the stones —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street; 399-2866

DJ —Odessa, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814 DJ s t R e t c h —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

at tHe CaLiCo room: Don’t miss Justin Lacy and CS7 on Thursday.

Buy A $50 giFt cARD AnD get A $10 giFt cARD FRee

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BomBS at thE palm iv: ckc, runDown, SwEEtSwEEt Scum —11 East Salisbury Street , , Wrightsville Bch, NC;

DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872

unDEr thE influEncE —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

DJ Eric (10pm-2am) —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC

lEigh glaSS BanD w/Jonathan SEnna —Projekte, 523 South 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC;

DJ —Ronnie’s Place, 6745-B Market St.; 228-8056

kylE DaviS (comEDian) —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

BEach & Shag w/ DJ rock —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC

DJ ScootEr frESh —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206

l ShapE lot (3-7), StEvE toDD & Sam mElvin (8-12) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

piano Show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846

DJ p. monEy —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402

livE muSic —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.;256-0115

rogEr DaviS (Brunch) —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395

DancE DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 Jim aShlEy —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 livE muSic —Murphy’s Irish Pub; off I-40 @ exit 385 (at the Mad Boar Restaurant); 285-8888 Jon linDSay —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

livE muSic —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 hEaDway —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 StEvEn goSSin —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street; 399-2866

claSSy karaokE with manDy clayton —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 karaokE w/ mikE ElliS —The Harp, 1423 South 3rd St., Wilmington, NC; SalSa w/ DJ lalo —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595

Jon linDSay at gravity rEcorDS —125 S. Kerr Ave #1; 392-2414 BEach2BattlEShip EvEnt —USS North Carolina Battleship Park, Battleship Park, Wilmington, NC; 251-5797

sunday, november 14 pErry Smith (Brunch 12-2) —Aubriana’s, 115 S. Front St.; 763-7773

DJ cED —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 galEn on guitar (Brunch) —Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave., Carolina Beach; (800) 321-2211 ron EthEriDgE anD cranBErry on thE gun —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

ron EthEriDgE & traviS Shallow —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street; 399-2866

monday, november 15 opEn mic night —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 BrEtt JohnSon’S Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 DJ DanE Britt —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 opEn mic night —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 opEn mic w/ BEau —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 livE muSic —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 JamES JarviS & friEnDS (7pm-8pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.;763-1607

DJBE karaokE ugly —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

DJ richtErmEiStEr —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

karaokE w/ DJ BattlE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551

opEn mic night —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street; 399-2866

Jam with BEnny hill —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

DJ timE —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301

DAY TRIPS FOR SENIORS Offered by the City of Wilmington

341-7253 or visit www.wilmingtonrecretion.com For more information, call

Carolina Ballet: Pinocchio

karaokE —Green Light Lounge, 21 N. Front St., Basement;

Night of 1000 Candles

Raleigh, NC Saturday, November 27th 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Brookgreen Garden’s, SC Friday, December 10th 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm

If you like the ballet then you will love this! Pinocchio has been praised for its “sheer charm and personality.” Production by acclaimed choreographer Bruce Wells. Lunch is on your own at a nearby restaurant. Admission is included

Stroll through the sculpture gardens lit by more than 1000 luminaries and twinkling lights. Enjoy carolers, musicians, various choir & piano performances. Lowcountry cuisine will be included.

Call for prices - Registration Deadline 11/20 Call for more info. - Registration Deadline 12/1

Meet and depart from Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th Street.

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SEan gErarD —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street; 399-2866

karaokE kong —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616

SquiDco prESEntS thE SEcrEt Swarm —1003 North 4th St, , Wilmington, NC

livE acouStic —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

Tuesday, november 16 BEnny hill —Aubriana’s, 115 S. Front St.; 763-7773 ron DallaS (7pm-10pm) —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 opEn mic night —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 karaokE —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC

inDiE muSic night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 opEn mic w/ SEan thomaS gErarD —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DJ “mr lEE” —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 DJ EyEcon —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.; 763-1401

opEn mic night —Surf’s Bar & Grill, 5500 Market St.; 791-9021

karaokE with BoB clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880

Johnny acouStic —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

karaokE —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

karaokE w/ DJ DanE Britt —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

JamES JarviS & friEnDS (7pm-8pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.;763-1607

karaokE —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 capE fEar BluES Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

nutt houSE improv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 raDio hayES anD Echopoint21 —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400

Root Soul PRoject â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street; 399-2866

kaRaoke â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

WEDNESDay, NovEmbEr 17

dj â&#x20AC;&#x201D;High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807

MaRk HeRbeRt & GabRielle â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Green Light Lounge, 21 N. Front St., Basement; oPen Mic w/ GaRy allen â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 banGaRanG w/ loRd walRuS & SiR nick bland â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 kaRaoke â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Katyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 SHow tuneS w/ donna MeRRitt â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Costelloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 oPen Mic w/ Sean GeRaRd (9PM) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

oPen Mic niGHt â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Ron RonneR â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 jaMeS jaRviS & FRiendS (7PM-8PM) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.;763-1607 kaRaoke witH bob clayton â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 nutt HouSe iMPRov â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Mac & juice â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street; 399-2866

dj P. Funk â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Fibber McGeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 kaRaoke â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 dj juice â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 dualinG PianoS & lee HauSeR â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846

All entertainment must be turned in to encore by noon every Thursday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

Show Stoppers: Concerts around the region THE oraNGE PEEL 101 biltMoRe avenue aSHeville, nc (828) 225-5851

11/10: The Dandy Warhols and Hopewell 11/11: moe. and Tauk 11/12: The New Deal and Landsquid 11/13: Karl Densonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiny Universe 11/14: Toots & the Maytals with The Constellations 11/15: Iron & Wine with NOMO 11/16: KISS Country Guitar Jam with Julianne Hough, Jerrod Nelmann, and Randy Hauser 11/17: Mountain Xpress Best of WNC Bash featuring Josh Phillips Folk Festival, Asheville Vaudeville and Sons of Ralph

HoUSE oF bLUES 4640 Hwy 17 S., MyRtle beacH, Sc (843) 272-3000

11/12: moe. with Dangermuffin 11/13: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

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CaTaWba vaLLEy brEWING Co. 212 S. GReen StReet MoRGantown, nc (828) 430-6883

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11/10: Overkill Killfest with Forbidden, Evile, Gamma Bomb, and Bonded by Blood 11/11: Libations & Lyrics featuring Rudy Currence and the Fatsnacks Band with Jason Jet Plane & Eseexence 11/12: Hanson with Jarrod Gorbel 11/13: Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything with Saves the Day and Great Big Pile of Leaves 11/14: Bring Me the Horizon and August Burns Red and Emarosa, Polar Bear Club and This is Hell

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11/10: Never Shout Never and The Maine with I Can Make a Mess Like Nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business and Carter Hulsey 11/12: Blue Dogs and Old Habits 11/13: DJ Inferno 11/14: The Cult with Black Ryder 11/16: The Weepies with Carsie Blanton

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A Banded Demoiselle: Director Dan Brawley bugs out over Cucalorus 16 and its host of films

ucalorians are preparing to take over our city come Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11th. They’ll be crawling across our streets, antennas perched, looking for the most fulfilling films to store away in their poison sacs and spew across the land. Those Cucalorians are feisty little things! In preparation for Wilmington’s highly revered independent movie festival, bugs come in more ways than one: inching across the Soapbox walls on Thursday evening at the Bug-a-lorus Art Show, which will take place as part of the Cucalorus Kickoff Party, including live music, shorts and music videos. Bugs will be served at the Pegasorus luncheon on Friday, and they’ll especially show their diverse species throughout a range of flicks to be screened at different venues all over Wilmington. From City Stage to Thalian Hall’s Main Stage and Black Box Theater, to Jengo’s Playhouse and Screen Gems Studio’s screening room, to Front Street Brewery and Dixie Grill, Cucalorians will be hard to miss in the Cape Fear. We spoke with festival director Dan Brawley last week about the 2010 event and what we should expect. He shared some insight into new stuff going on, including a screen-printing station where folks can make their own shirts for $5, as long as they bring the product to screenprint. Those environmentally savvy Cucs will also be planting a tree for every international filmmaker flying to the festival, all in an effort to help reduce their carbon footprint. Brawley waxed more on the festival, including films he thinks the public should see and, of course, how they came up with “bugs” as this year’s theme. encore: Tell us what’s new with Cucalorus 16. Dan Brawley: We got infested with bugs in late July. During one of our six-hour staff meetings, we got so hungry that we decided to kill two birds with one stone—we started eating cockroaches. Now we don’t ever need an exterminator, and we’re pretty healthy, too, which is nice. It’s all about sustainability really. We’re looking down the road and trying to create an event that can be an example for financial and environmental stewardship. So, we’ve repackaged the festival in some fairly minor ways. It’s kind of like condensed milk—you get the same amount of Cucalorus-y goodness, but it’s sweeter and thicker.

by: Shea Carver

Cucalorus Film Festival November 11th - 14th Pegasorus pass: $300, allows access to all screenings, workshops and special events, as well as Kickoff Party VIP room, the Filmmakers’ Luncheon, the Midnight Brunch, and all super-secret social events, including access to Filmmakers’ Lounge. Festival pass: $150, allows passholder 15 tickets to festival screenings and workshops. Access to Filmmakers’ Lounge and entry to Midnite Brunch. Pass must be presented to obtain passholder tickets. Tickets: $10 to individual screenings; other functions vary by cost (pgs. 24-25) The Ticket Box: 201 Princess Street (910) 343-5227 • www.cucalorus.org

e: Why start on Thursday rather than Wednesday as in previous years? DB: According to sacred writings of the First National Church of the Exquisite Panic, Inc., Wednesday is a big waste—like the median in the road sitting in the middle of the week and probably ruining Tuesday and Thursday by proximity. We no longer recognize Wednesday as a “real” day. e: I understand it’s been a tough year in bringing the festival together with financial restraints felt against everyone but especially with nonprofits. How have you worked around and within them, and what have you learned from it on a positive note? DB: Well, the good thing for us is that we never had much money in the first place. So, we’ve been innovative and adaptable for years. We were probably better prepared than most because we’ve learned how to stretch a dollar. So, in some ways, the economy has been an advantage for us. Plus, watching movies is good, cheap fun. e: Much of the time Cucalorus gets many award-winning or highly acclaimed films to show. Can you share with us some of the ones that are playing this year and their appeal? DB: This is easily the deepest slate of films in Cucalorus history. I run through the list and it’s hard to pull one or two out and

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say, “Hey, this is the one!” But since you asked... “A Film Unfinished” is getting some awards season buzz, so I think a lot of people are looking forward to it. And then there’s “Enter the Void”— one of the most original works in years, clearly a standout but also the most challenging film in the festival. Gaspar really gets into your body and moves things around. Which is great if you’re into that. “Small Town Murder Songs” by Ed GassDonnelly is a special little film, broken into evangelical chapters and driven by some outstanding music. Ed’s short film “Pink” screened at Cucalorus in 2005, so we’re excited to welcome him back and show him some Cucalorus love. The last film on my must-see list, “The Four Times (Le Quattro Volte),” is a genredefying masterpiece by Italian filmmaker Michelangelo Frammartino. At times an austere and loving documentary, the film’s auspicious enterprise is to give visual life to Pythagoras’ belief in four-fold transmigration of souls. The film is framed by mesmerizing footage of the ancient process of making coal. e: In the same vein, Cucalorus always shies away from the competitive spirit that film festivals normally bring; explain to folks who are unaware what your main goal is. DB: We just want to bring people together, feed them good films, maybe some moonshine (one of Cucalorus’ sponsors is Piedmont Distillers Moonshine), and then see what happens. We’ve stuck to our belief that an event without the trappings and tensions of competition is valuable—that it helps to foster a creative atmosphere where people can relax and get to know each other. e: You’re situated completely downtown this year; what’s the appeal to keep the festival focused downtown? DB: Downtown Wilmington is such a treasure. We have two of

the sexiest historic theaters in the country, so we’ve got that going for us. It’s also really comforting for filmmakers from overseas when they come to Cucalorus, and they don’t have to spend all day trying to figure out how to get around. It makes the experience more intimate for everyone. e: If you had to convince someone to participate in the festivities this year in one sentence, what would it be? DB: Next week, you could be drinking moonshine, eating crickets and watching “Enter the Void”—your choice. e: Finally, bugs are the theme for 2010. What bug would Cucalorus be if only one? DB: A banded demoiselle.

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Fish Out of Water: Rock ‘n’ roll documentary follows the rise of Fishbone

ock ‘n’ roll is filled with stories of bands that never quite make it to the promised land. Most are anonymous to everyone outside of their own small town, but some get close, only to fall victim to the trappings of clichés: sex, drugs or an industry that cares more about money than art. Then there’s Fishbone. For the last 25 years, the band has influenced more artists than just about any other band. Yet, they continue to a certain degree to be on the outside looking in. In the documentary, “Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone,” filmmakers Lev Anderson and Chris Metzler explore the chronicle of a band whose journey is as much a lesson in rock music as it is a history of race in modern America. “We were first intrigued by the eccentric personalities that Fishbone is made up of, and since a band is like a family, you want to see how all of these characters interact together and the craziness that unfolds,” filmmakers Anderson and Metzler say. “And Fishbone, more than most bands, is populated by characters that all have strong personalities and are interesting people, so you know you are going to come up with something interesting.” When the filmmakers approached the band about telling their story, they made it clear they were interested in each individual’s history. They weren’t going to get “tied up in the trappings of music industry formulations,” according to the filmmakers. “I think they knew that we recognized the freak in them,” Anderson and Metzler say, “and they have always embraced that, so they probably figured this could be fun.” In many ways, the band’s creation could have only happened in a time and place like Los Angeles in the late-1970s, as the film alludes. As part of the first post-civil rights generation, the school children who would become Fishbone were products of a desegregation effort to bus children from the predominantly black community of South Central to the suburbs of lily-white San Fernando Valley. Bringing with them the black-influenced funk and soul of the ‘70s, and mixing it with the rock and punk the white kids were listening to in the Valley, the music that emerged from the band in the early ‘80s would end up breaking all barriers. In “Everyday Sunshine,” the filmmakers paint the picture within its proper context effectively, showing that art is never created inside a vacuum. “With Fishbone, you cannot ignore the social history, [through] the Reagan years [and] up through the Rodney King riots, to get to a point where things are not so socially traumatic that there is space for personal reflection and healing,” they note. Beginning the film with 1992 concert footage, the filmmakers cut back and forth be-

by: Adrian Varnam

Everday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone Directed by: Lev Anderson, Chris MetzlerSunday, November 14th, 4:30 p.m. Thalian Hall Black Box Theater www.fishbonedocumentary.com tween the glorified past of early Fishbone’s rise and the somewhat-depressing present—a collection of interviews and vignettes of today’s life of the band (which hardly seems dignified knowing their history of work and influence). Interspersed with interviews of other “more successful” artists’ reflections of the band, and with animation narrated by actor Laurence Fishburne, Anderson and Metzler have crafted an engaging and well-rounded depiction of Fishbone from all angles, eras and opinions. “The use of animation and narration provides another level of perspective that is economic—in terms of conveying large ideas quickly—and entertaining in terms of adding another voice (Laurence Fishburne’s laid back but engaged narration), and additional texture that adds more life than just using old photos or video,” they reveal of their approach. “Both of those techniques help unify a disparate story that unfolds over 30 years and gives it that specific Fishbone flavor, so you are seeing those 30 years through that very unique lens, which animation and narration aids.” While the story of Fishbone’s history concerns the entire band and their struggles as a black rock band in a white rock world, their presence in “Everyday Sunshine” focuses mainly on the only two remaining original members, Angelo Moore and Norwood Fisher. It’s a fascinating study of how far determination and dedication will take a person, as both keep the spirit of Fishbone alive, but with different approaches and for somewhat different reasons. In what was once a unified front of idealistic youth, Fishbone has become a reality of nearmiddle-aged men holding fast to the belief that it’s still worth the fight. “We did not want to manipulate the audience into feeling one way or another about the guys,” Anderson and Metzler reveal, “because they are complex individuals [who] are struggling with their own issues. We just let them be who they are and that is what you see. In a way, the journey Norwood and Angelo are on has taken them past how others view them, and it has become more about their own survival and how they heal their own wounds so that they can continue to move forward as artists. And we think it is

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everyday sunshine: the story of fishbone that sort of individualistic, optimistic thinking that they embody that then leaps from the screen and people take to heart.” Such depictions make “Everyday Sun-

shine: The Story of Fishbone” much more than a documentary about rock ‘n’ roll. It’s a documentary about the American spirit and one that shows the life of one of its most influential creative forces.

Chasing a Challenge: Triumph and trials in a timeless football story

here’s an obvious reason why sports make perfect subjects for films: The morality is already built in. There’s a good guy and a bad guy (depending on the perspective). Someone wins and someone loses. There’s usually rising action and conflict, and there’s always a clearly-defined ending that helps usher in tragedy or triumph. “Any Given Friday” is a documentary about coach Gordon Walters and his four-year tenure at the helm of the South Brunswick High School football team, out of Southport, NC. It’s a familiar story that’s been told multiple times: A celebrated coach comes into a program with little history, or hope for a future, and rights the ship, despite opposition from all sides. But it stops short of being a caricature, or entering into “Hoosiers” or “Rudy” territory. The credit goes to first-time filmmaker Keith Barber for artfully crafting a story that writes itself about a terrible team and a coach who wanted a challenge. “The community around the football team

by: Adrian Varnam

Any Given Friday Directed by Keith Barber Thursday, November 11th, 1 p.m. Thalian Hall Black Box seemed to have accepted losing, and the players had accepted losing, too,” Barber says about South Brunswick at the time of Walters’ arrival. “And what Gordon Walters had to do, in one of the most titanic feats you could imagine, was turn around the way these young kids thought about themselves, how they thought about winning and losing, and to fill that expectation of winning every single game, no matter who they were playing. It didn’t matter who the opponent was. If you came out prepared, and you bought into the system, you were going to win.” (‘Friday’ cont. next page)

Inspired Madness: Exploring the gray matter in a British mind-bender

high concept mindbender where specialists use some unconventional means to discover secrets probably make moviegoers think of the Hollywood blockbuster “Inception.” But that description also suits the UK independent film “Skeletons,” an excellent piece of high-concept brain-fuckery that ranks among the best films I’ve seen this year. We are introduced to the wonderfully mismatched team of Simon (Will Amsdale) and Bennet (Andrew Buckley). Bennet is an enormous giant who lives at home with his mother. He is a lonely soul with a heart to match his massive frame. Simon is miniscule with a pencil-thin moustache and a Napolean complex. For a fee, they will exorcise the skeletons in a closet, probing into the past to find the deepest darkest secrets of their “clients.” Their world is a sort of surreal reality, every job taking place in the beautiful English countryside, each place accessible by an easy walk. Through the use of some rather antiquated technology and a pair of magic stones, they can plumb the depths of anyone’s past: every sin, every aspect of life one wished to keep hidden will be exposed. Some clients undertake the procedure as an act of self(‘Friday’ cont.)

What’s remarkable about Walters entering the fray was how he left a nationally-ranked program at Southern Durham to do it. He had success at every stop before coming to Southport. So why would he leave a program that he helped build to take over one that hadn’t won a playoff game in its 32-year history? As the film’s tagline reads, “It’s the challenge.” “This isn’t ‘Remember The Titans; or ‘Friday Night Lights’ where you had a championship-caliber team,” Barber says. “We’re talking about a team that was terrible. Yet, you find out that it wasn’t because of the fact they had no athletes at the school. The athletes didn’t go out for the team because they were embarrassed. And when Gordon came and started to build a tradition, then he started to get the best athletes. He was instilling in these kids a pride that they never had before, and it was spilling over into their academics and how they conducted themselves in school. It improved other programs because he encouraged them to go out and play other sports. His impact on the whole school was tremendous.” Although there are a few secondary charac-

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Skeletons Directed by: Nick Whitfield Saturday, November 13th, 7:45 p.m. Thalian Hall Main Stage www.skeletonsthemovie.com improvement. Others will see it as a way to start with a clean slate before walking down the aisle. Some find it liberating, others as the pathway to a greater truth. Problems arise when Simon becomes addicted to the stones, using them to recreate moments from his own past. The harsh realities of life pale in comparison to the warmth of a good memory. Potential for career advancement leads them to a rather odd job, aiding a widow named Jane (Paprika Steen) in locating her husband, missing some eight years. His absence has left Jane with a fractured psyche; she obsessively spends her days digging for her husband’s body. Her daugher Rebecca (the awesomely named Tuppance Middleton) has not spoken in three years. Simon and Bennet soon learn that Rebecca possesses the same kind

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ters and tangential storylines (the most heartbreaking one revolves around a former student from Durham who moves to Southport to continue playing for Walters), the focus undoubtedly is on Walters himself. Whereas some viewers may ask for more depth, most will be satisfied in seeing the growth of the players from Barber’s cinéma vérité style of storytelling and in Walters’ reactions to the score on the field. While it’s no spoiler to reveal that Walters leaves after his fourth season coaching the Cougars, it’s not exactly clear if seeking another challenge was the reason or if South Brunswick wasn’t a perfect fit. Either way, Barber cannot deny that Walters probably

skeletons of psychic mind mojo. When she infiltrates an extraction, she and Simon begin to spin uncontrollably through each other’s subconscious. Rebecca’s experience in memoryhopping isn’t as refined as Simon’s, so they end up intertwined in each other’s grey matnever felt overwhelming support, despite the fact that by his last year there, he led them to a 10–3 season and into the third round of the state playoffs. “I don’t believe that he was honestly ever fully accepted at South Brunswick,” he says. “Even in the administration, I believe there were two camps—one pro-Gordon and the other anti-Gordon. But he had the support of the athletic director, and he had the support of many of the teachers because they could see the improvement of the players, not just in their on-the-field performance, but in the classroom too. He took the lack of support personally, I think, but he stuck it out for four years because he was committed to those freshmen—he really wanted to see those kids through to the end of their senior year. And when they were gone, he may have felt the time was right.” Although it may not be a Hollywood ending, it is an ending fit for a man like Gordon Walters—a coach always looking for a challenge, and an opportunity to mold young athletes into men. “He said to me, ‘When I got to South Brunswick they had a team, and when I left I really felt like they had a program,’” Barber reveals. “They now have a foundation that’s prepared them for success and I’m sure he’s really proud of that.”

ter. It’s a fantastic creative concept that allows the viewer to delve into a character’s history without relying on the same old tired exposition. Trippy, eh? And it is. It’s madness—inspired madness. The same kind of madness that inspired awesome films like “12 Monkeys” and “Brazil.” “Skeletons” can easily be mentioned beside them, too. The thing about great high-concept movies is not just the execution of a more cerebral theme but the attention paid to the characters that inhabit this world. Writer/director Nick Whitfield has the kind of creative skill set that excites me. Whatever this guy does next, I’ll be standing in line. And it’s rare in a film festival to see something so dynamic in both concept and execution. Usually, one of those components ends up being stronger than the other, be it the constraints of the budget or the inability to translate a grand idea into something visually legible. Getting a movie like this to fire on all chambers is a hefty task at any budget. The cast is sensational, doing a great job of crafting real characters. Each of them seem a bit empty, desperate for greater meaning. As they delve deeper into the secrets of Jane and Rebecca’s life, Simon and Bennet gain clearer focus on their own lives, as well as learning the consequences of facing their own pasts. “Skeletons” is a brilliant bit of work deserving of finding an audience.

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One for the Hometown: Debut movie by Brett Haley explores dynamics of home

veryone has some sort of relationship with their hometown. Some never leave by design and are quite happy, while others live elsewhere and return at obligatory times with aplomb. Then there’s a third, smaller group who return home for reasons beyond their control. In “The New Year,” writer/director Brett Haley explores the dynamics of home through the life of Sunny, a twenty-something once destined for a life elsewhere, who finds herself back in Pensacola working in a bowling alley as she cares for her ailing father. “I was taking a train from New York to Philadelphia, and I saw this bowling alley along the way in the middle of nowhere,” Haley says. “And this idea about a girl who has to go back home and ends up working at a bowling alley just pop[ped] in my head. It was really one of those light-bulb moments. It wasn’t personal to me, other than I pictured it in my own hometown of Pensacola, and the stigma surrounding leaving or coming back or staying at home in your hometown.” Haley, who wrote the film with his sister-inlaw Elizabeth Kennedy, manages to create a wonderfully subtle and beautiful piece in “The New Year,” filling the screen with characters that represent different relationships to their home in Pensacola. At the center is Sunny

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The New Year Directed by: Brett Haley, Elizabeth Kennedy Sunday November 14th, 7:15 p.m. City Stage Theater www.thenewyearfilm.com (played by former Wilmington resident Trieste Kelly Dunn), a beautiful, affable, and talented former class valedictorian who has put her life on hold to take care of her dad. Surrounded by boyfriend Neal, best friend Amy and a small circle of friends at the bowling alley, the others around seem content with their lots in life, giving thought to the idea that perhaps she’s become a bit complacent in what her life has become. At its core, it’s an understated character-study on how people relate to place and each other. “I think going back to Pensacola was a big part of creating this story for me,” Haley says. “When I go back, I see friends who haven’t left, some of them are very happy to be there, and there’s something to be said for that. There’s also something to be said for people who want more, and they’re stuck there and say, ‘Ah, man, shit just didn’t work

the new year out the way I wanted it to.’ I’m sort of fascinated by how success is measured by what pool you’re in.” Taking place over the week or two surrounding Christmas, “The New Year” adds other characters who have come home for the holidays, most notably Isaac, a former classmate and half-hearted “nemesis” of Sunny. As their relationship grows and her father’s health worsens, Sunny’s position in Pensacola becomes less and less clear. She’s forced to ask questions of herself that she’s avoided. Thus, she sees her life in a unique way. Being a tremendous showcase of acting talent—particularly of Dunn who’s in every scene of the film—“The New Year” is garner-

ing praise all over the country as a successful display of story and thoughtful filmmaking. By most measures an impressive feature debut, “The New Year” has given Haley and its cast something to be excited about. “I’m most proud that I made a film—this small, character-driven piece that has no bigname actors in it [and has] gotten out there as much as it has, and people have responded to it,” he says. “We don’t have distribution, but it’s done so much more, like, make people money. It’s put my actors and myself out more to the world. I’m writing more, and I feel more creatively alive. It was such a good process, and I’m just proud we made it the right way with good intentions.”

Hitting the Mark: Jody Lee Lipes adapts a Gerome Robbins ballet to film

hen speaking to Jody Lee Lipes about “NY Export: Opus Jazz,” it’s important not to call it a “documentary.” He gets downright frustrated. “It can be difficult for me to hear and read that,” he says. “It’s got some similar elements to a doc, I guess, but it’s so much more than that.” Lipes is quickly becoming a top director in the business, having spent the year working on the critical darling “Tiny Furniture” and directing a music video for club favorites 3Oh!3 and Ke$Ha. The main focus of “NY Export: Opus Jazz” is dance—more specifically, a 1950s ballet choreographed by Gerome Robbins as a companion piece to “West Side Story.” For the film, they adapted the ballet with modern-day New York City dancers as the cast. The film has already been critically praised after airing on PBS and winning an audience award at SxSW 2010. Though it wasn’t Lipes’ first film working

by: Lauren Hodges

NY Export: Jazz Opus Directed by: Jody Lee Lipes Saturday, November 13th, 10:30 a.m. Thalian Hall Main Stage www.opusjazz.com with dance, he found the experience both challenging and rewarding. “Usually, when you shoot a film, the dialogue is a guide, especially in the editing process,” he says. “You can refer to the script to know what comes after which part and what reaction shots to include. With dance, you are memorizing an entire sequence, making sure to include every little movement. When it’s shot from different angles, like we did to make it more interesting, it can be hard to follow in the editing room.”

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ny export: jazz opera However, the rewards came with working with the dancers themselves. Lipes points out that regular actors can sometimes have trouble hitting a mark or remembering precise details. “With dancers, that is all they do,” he says. “Hitting marks is their whole process. They really know how to make things look good.” The ballet itself is a five movement masterpiece that has been incorporated into the New York City landscape. Lipes wrote the script himself, working dialogue and story lines into the classic dance piece.

“When you watch the original ballet, there are already suggested relationships and stories between characters that I picked up on,” he says. “What I did was develop those interpretations into a script with interludes between the dances.” More than anything, Lipes hopes that viewers see the film as an ode to ballet and to the streets of New York. “The city was a cast member in itself,” he says. “It wasn’t hard to find inspiration in the setting or in Robbins’ amazing choreography. I think we did it justice.”

A NIMBY Li’l Flick: Laura Israel takes on windmills and corporate responsibility

he title of Laura Israel’s film about a rural upstate New York town is a perfect pun for the storyline. “Windfall” certainly revolves around a fall: A couple of grimy, phantom corporations fail to convince the small farming community of Meredith to plant tremendous, taunting turbines across their rolling picturesque landscape. A citizen majority rallies against the obscure wind energy companies to fight off the windmills, sighting health implications and a questionable town profit. The 82-minute film focuses on the community reaction to wind-energy, and “how people can come together and negotiate how to solve these kinds of problems and how to move forward with renewable energy and with all of these questions about what they want their community to be in the future,” Israel claims. “To me, that is the real theme of the film, and the stars of the film are the people.” “Windfall,” Israel’s directorial debut, focuses on a place very close to home for the Jersey native. Meredith, New York, is the resting place of a tiny but quaint rustic log cabin where Israel enjoys “camping with a bathroom.” She’s had the cabin for about 20 years and spends her time tucked away in the town like many other artists of her ilk: To get away, look at the stars and be free from urban development. Israel admits to having many of the same reactions as her fellow residents to the news of the burgeoning wind development. Many were interested at first and felt that it was Meredith’s duty to take part in the alternative energy revolution. “I thought it was a friendly little windmill,” Israel says. What began as innocent naiveté quickly formed into palpable concern, when a test tower was constructed on a neighbor’s farm. Residents grew anxious at the proximity of the alien giants and begin researching the repercussions of windmills. The turbines would reach about 400 feet tall and, depending upon wind speed, could rotate at 150 mph; the blades weigh 22,000 pounds and could hurl chunks of ice if enough freezing precipitation accumulated during a slow period. Companies projected building sites at least 1,000 feet from community residences, but some lessened even that distance to a fall zone—enough for the turbine to clear a fall plus 200 feet. Comforting? Pay incentives were offered to land owners in “Windfall,” but in the end it wasn’t enough to convince them. “When they build these out in the desert, they’re putting them up on tracks that are 6,000 acres. We don’t have anything like that here. We have homes here,” Bob

by: Claire LaSure

Windfall Directed by: Laura Israel Saturday, November 13th, 4:15 p.m. Thalian Hall Black Box Theater www.windfallmovie.com Rosen, a resident of Meredith and opponent of the wind turbines who appears frequently in the film, voices. Aside from the simple fact that this was a developed community, many residents share other concerns throughout “Windfall.” Sighting headaches and lack of sleep from low frequency noises, strobe lighting effects in homes from blade shadows, bird deaths, and the forever whirring “ch ch ch” noise of the blades slicing through the air, community members begin to divide into two groups: for and against wind energy in Meredith. The film is splashed with scenes of passionate town meetings, as board members plod through piles of research and municipal policy. It quickly becomes clear that the film is more about political activism than the pros and cons of the alternative energy. “You can really change things in a town by being involved and really fighting for what you know is right or what you think is right,” Israel says. The director spent a year in Meredith filming residents about the windmills and the looming presence of the corporate energy companies. “I started talking to people, and [they] seemed really concerned and I thought [that they were] very sensible sounding people, very articulate,” she says. It’s not like some crazy conspiracy theory or something.” The crew also filmed in Tug Hill, another small town in upstate New York. Tug Hill did not ward off corporate wind invasion, and residents currently host about 180 wind turbines on their land. According to the film, they have been compensated little for their efforts. “I think wind turbines are beautiful when you just see one of them, and there’s clouds billowing in the background,” Israel reminisces. “Then you take 40 of them, 80, 100, 180? I mean, we drove around for hours [in Tug Hill] and all we saw were wind turbines. You’re actually in an industrial facility. You’re outnumbered, basically. And they are so big; you feel like a little ant.” Israel makes it clear she wanted the movie to focus on the community of people whose lives constantly become affected. She hopes that after watching “Windfall,”

windfall the doors to more dialogue about wind energy will be opened. “I want to motivate people to find out more for themselves; I don’t have the answers, I’m just asking people to sort of look at both sides.” Israel claims the film is not a put-down on wind turbines; it’s a call to corporate accountability. “I think that if people are having health problems with wind turbines, they shouldn’t be putting them so close to [living areas,]”

she says. “They should do studies about that and not tell people they are crazy or they’re just imagining it, or that they’re being NIMBY’s.” NIMBY (Not in My Back Yard) is a notion that many of the Meredith residents held to strongly throughout “Windfall,” and perhaps they did so with good reason. As Israel quotes from a resident at the end of the movie, “Do your homework.”

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Cultural Exchange Gone Awry: ‘The Red Chapel’ reveals North Korea’s totalitarian regime

magine this: Three Dutch men convince the North Korean government to allow them entry into its capital city, Pyongyang, to put on a comedy show as a “cultural exchange”—or in Korean terms, an image booster; anything to keep churning out happy-go-lucky propaganda. It seems rather far-fetched for foreigners to be welcomed into “The Hermit Kingdom,” a militarized nation that puts government and power over its people. Yet, journalist Mads Brügger managed to cross that blurred border with the help of his friends and comedy troupe The Red Chapel, made up of Simon and Jacob, both of whom were born in Korea but adopted by Dutch parents. An even more interesting twist to the story is Jacob: a self-proclaimed “spastic,” whose handicap and wheel-chair-bound movement prevents him none from being one of the smartest and bravest in the cast. North Korea, after all, would reject him, according to Brügger, as they do the handicap, the weak, the elderly—anyone, really, who isn’t “worthy” of true citizenship. Accodring to Brügger, though never shown or officially confirmed, said people are sent to camps set up across the country, apart from society. Here, they undergo rigorous injustices from intense labor to starvation to eventual death. Sound familiar?

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The Red Chapel Directed by: Mads Brügger Friday, November 12, 7:15 p.m., City Stage Theater Sunday, November 14, 10:45 a.m., Thalian Hall Black Box Theater www.theredchapel.com

Director Brügger makes no bones about comparisons to Nazi Germany throughout this astoundingly touching and raw documentary. Within its 88-minute time frame, audiences are shown a desolate, propaganda-driven and authoritative North Korea, under the totalitarian regime of Kim Jong-II. He is referred to as Dear Leader from his robotic citizens, who are expected to praise everything of the man and their country 24/7. Patriotism gets lifted to all new heights in “The Red Chapel,” as we meet Mrs. Pax, an overzealous government official assigned to escort the men during their stay and monitor the movie through its every shot. Mrs. Pax represents the model of a brainwashed North Korean: She dotes on everything about her country, smiles as

the red chapel if its empty streets are bustling with commerce and happy communities, and she cries at the Dear Leader’s statue with a force so magnifying, it’s unclear if she truly is devoted to him or only frightened by the atrocities done to her fellow man. Mads Brügger is privy to point this out in the film, as well as challenge everything for which the country stands in very acerbic ways. Since the Koreans had to approve the film’s dailies to ensure nothing misappropri-

Mind-Altering Cinema: Gasper Noé’s latest piece of art comes to Cucalorus

ucalorus comes armed this year not only with bugs, but with a wasp’s nest of lethal films worth screening. Believe me, I’ve seen many of them! But I’m prepared to pinpoint one movie as the most interesting —a film that movie fans should feel bad about missing. A film so entrenched in getting an audience’s creativity flowing, that it just may instantaneously breed a new swarm of innovative creators. French filmmaker Gasper Noé goes against the grain of Hollywood filmmaking in his latest piece of art, “Enter the Void.” He takes the norm of Tinsel Town, chews it up, swallows it, and vomits it out over and over again. Folks who have seen “Irreversible” will know what I mean. Those who haven’t should make it a point to pencil in “Enter the Void” during Cucalorus to fully grasp this filmmaker’s immense talent. We are very lucky to have this movie show-

by: Chad Keith

Enter the Void Directed by: Gaspar Noé Thursday, November 11th, 10 a.m., Thalian Hall Main Stage Friday, November 12, 10:15 p.m., Thalian Hall Main Stage www.enterthevoid-lefilm.com ing in Wilmington, thanks to the persistence of the Cucalorus staff. It has been floating around the festival circuit all year; I was lucky enough to see one of its first screenings at Sundance. It was a version that was cut down from the original 163 minutes from Cannes to 154 at Sundance. The wide release and final

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ride on the circuit has it locked in at 142 mindaltering minutes. “Enter The Void” has a way of making the audience feel like they’re on a hallucinatory ride, weaving in and out of a very intense neonfilled, drugged-induced porn coma. Perhaps it

ated their society, Brügger, Simon and Jacob spoke Dutch in many scenes, revealing glaring insights into the maddening circumstances of North Korean, unbeknownst to the officials. In fact, Jacob is the only one who talks freely in English because his speech is so muffled and hard to understand, no one can barely make out what he’s saying. The emotive depth of the film comes through in his every scene. Jacob (‘Red’ cont. next page)

will turn some on—or maybe it will turn them off and then on again. How so? The film literally takes on the viewpoint from its lead characters, creating a plot driven entirely through their eyes. The brilliant cinematography has a way of seeming like the camera is inside each viewer’s brain. Set in Tokyo, Noé takes us on the intense journey that his American characters are on. In essence, it’s first-person, interactive cinema at its best. Sure, I could divulge what happens in the story. I could give the plot to readers in a sweet, little package. But I won’t. It would take away from the experience that each individual needs to have with this film. “Experience” is the keyword here. When someone recommends a film to me that they really enjoyed, I don’t want to always know what it’s about. And, so, that is what I am doing—recommending the film to encore readers. As a movie fan, it gives me optimism in what else I will see from Noé. As a production designer in the industry, it sets the standard for something I aspire to work on in the future. Though viewers may feel a little crazy in the end, there is no excuse to miss “Enter the Void.” It’s showing twice at Thalian Hall Main Stage on November 11th at 10 a.m. and on the 12th at 10:15 p.m.

Hip-Hop on the Range: The disposition of the Rapping Cowboy

fter a tour of the Midwest, Chris “Sandman” Sand returns to Dunn Center, North Dakota—population: 120 and dropping. He is exhausted. He has travelled from state to state, and performed on backyard porches and bar stages as the Rapping Cowboy—a mixture of, well, cowboy ballads and hip-hop. He has not broken even. The answer to his financial woes: trucking school. Somewhere outside the frame, director Elizabeth Lawrence asks, “So, why truck driving?” Sand thinks about the question for only a second and then looking just past the camera, says, “I feel like getting out of debt is a key element.” His gaze strays for a second. “Truckin’ sucks.” For Sand, the perks and thorns of occupations don’t matter. This is simply a gig. Income is the only outcome—just enough to get back out on the road and lose it all again. On November 11th, Chris Sand will somehow make it all the way down to Wilmington to see the screening of “Roll Out, Cowboy” and to perform at the Cucalorus Kickoff Party at the Soapbox (sponsored by encore magazine). I asked Lawrence if this was something Sand was doing at a lot of the film festivals. “It’s been difficult,” she says. She asks if I’ve seen the film. I have. She says, “Well, next page)Chris is trucking again.” We laugh. (‘Red’ cont.)

portrays great bravado by refusing to partake in the manipulative and forthright lies of Korean culture, such as saluting during a march and national ceremony that blames the US for dividing Korea, though the UN made the call. Without a doubt, “The Red Chapel” soars because of the spastic, especially when watching his emotional breakdown. He has real prowess and compassion as he acknowledges the callousness taking place in his “homeland.” He also knows he’s being exploited on multiple levels: 1) from the Koreans, especially Mrs. Pax, who smothers Jacob in attempt to “show acceptance” of anyone; and 2) from Brügger who realizes Jacob’s role in making the film is pivotal, regardless of the danger lurking right around the corner. The show the comedy troupe attempts to put on becomes something altogether different from what the Dutch had intended. Yet, the result proves a mind-blowing affirmation to what this nation best portrays: control. The Koreans only allow the performance to be representative of their culture;

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Roll Out, Cowboy Directed by: Elizabeth Lawrence Thursday, November 11, 7:45 p.m., Thalian Hall Black Box Theater www.rolloutcowboy.com It’s sorta ridiculous: Sand is the subject of a film winning documentary awards all over the festival circuit. Yet, he can’t attend because he’s driving a semi up and down the United States—a job that he hates. This just adds to the movie’s depiction of Sand. We are introduced to him as a cowboy with big dreams—he wants to fix up an old bus and take it on tour with rap/comedy duo Mustaches. At first he seems like a character the “Napoleon Dynamite” guy would be typecast as: a confused Midwesterner who’s split between two genres of popular American music on opposite sides of the spectrum. And he’s trying to support himself on it. His music and his life on the road, combined with his should-be-condemned house, in a town where his only friends are women over the age of 60, makes Sand ripe for documentation. The result is nearly unremitting comedy. Lawrence’s brilliance is in not once do they give a nod or a wink to the purpose of “cultural exchange” by allowing Danish jokes or references to stay put. They willingly reveal exactly what Brügger expects: “One nation. One life. One Korea,” something even required of Simon to say at the end of the show. Though the film comes heavy with truths no one wants to believe and revelations lingering with inhumanity, it doesn’t come without a few unethical moves by Brügger himself. The fact of the matter is, the filmmaker is willing to march hell or high water to finish the project—under any constraints and with visceral fortitude no matter the consequences. In dealing with an autocratic nation, the documentary revels in staggering acumen and a slew of humor. A highlight: Brügger asking for a high-school band to back them on Oasis’ “Wonderwall,” something he says would make a perfect ending to the show. Preposterous? Yes. Clever—or just dumb? Who knows. The entire documentary seems like a smart episode of “Punked.” Brügger’s sharp wit and dry insight keep the pace of the film more compelling than any historical documentary on North Korea. Deservingly, it took Sundance’s World Cinema Jury Prize last February.

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recognizing that. As her debut feature, Lawrence discovered her subject at a concert in Chicago 10 years ago. “He was opening,” she says. “He struts onstage in his Wrangler jeans, and he grabs the microphone and he’s wearing a cowboy hat—a totally legit cowboy. He’s like, ‘I’m gonna do old-school beat boxing.’ [H]e started doing his thing, and I loved it! I loved his country songs. I loved his rap songs. So, I got a couple of his records that night.” Five years later, Lawrence unintentionally found herself at another Sandman show, and, deciding it was destiny, proposed the documentary. “To make a documentary,” Lawrence says, “you have to be a fan of whatever your subject is. You have to really love your subject matter. For three years, I never got tired of it. He has like 500 songs, so even when we were cutting the movie, and we would reach a roadblock, I would always find an answer in his music for the narrative. His work and the movie would inspire each other and keep the project moving forward.” Sand is an incredibly prolific songwriter, with over 15 albums to his name. He is constantly drawing comparisons to Woody Guthrie, and it’s very easy to see why. He dresses like Guthrie. He roams all across the countryside like Guthrie. His voice lolls in a low range, often somewhere between talking and singing, just like Guthrie. And just as his predecessor’s guitar bore the phrase “This Machine Kills Fascists,” Sand takes a strong stand politically, reaching out to both parties. “There’s a strong philosophical divide,” Sand says during the film, “and I really do want to be a healing bridge between those

two worlds.” The documentary was shot during the 2008 presidential election, and so the battle between blue and red states becomes a powerful counter-narrative to the Sandman tour. “His songs are political,” Lawrence says. “I didn’t want to make a movie just about the Rapping Cowboy. I wanted to have a little bit of an angle. It just so happened that we were shooting during the election, so it kind of made sense that [the film] would fall under a bigger umbrella.” Unlike Guthrie, amongst the political folk laments and whimsical country tunes, the Sandman’s concerts have “Cowboy Raps” interspersed throughout. In the beginning it just seems like a novelty act. He sings a couple, he raps a couple. It’s sorta new, but he’s not really breaking down boundaries. As the film rolls on, beautifully paced with impeccable wit, the Cowboy’s disposition is revealed. This is the only way a 21st-century Woody Guthrie could perform. Rap has become the gateway music for kids of the new millennium—the post-’80s generations are raised on it. So, of course when hiphop hit Sand in western Montana, it stuck to him. He just never buried it. This is the only voice a political singer-songwriter could have nowadays. Woody Guthrie is gone. As far as sheer entertainment value, “Roll Out, Cowboy” is on par with “Man on Wire” (2008). The difference is Phillip Petit’s 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers was already history, whereas Lawrence takes a subject who outwardly doesn’t seem important and makes his significance concrete. The beauty in this film is how easy it is to go from skepticism to complete admiration for the Rapping Cowboy. Chris “Sandman” Sand matters, as does this film.

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Crafted Reality: ‘brilliantlove’ delivers realism through artful eyes

n “brilliantlove,” a film by the UK based media company Pinball Films, one of its main characters utters, “What interests me is art that arouses sexual desire.” The character is a pornographer, looking to commission a photography exhibit of risqué shots taken by another character. While it may have been a line in the script, it was definitely written to echo the sentiments of the film’s creators. “A bespoken producer of extreme, outsider cinema,” is what their website claims them to be—and the slogan fits. “brilliantlove” goes through segments that are shock-inspired, thought-provoking and beautifully framed. Not cut out for the average viewer, it is one for the sophisticated moviegoer who does not simply want to sit and consume through osmosis. The story line is simple, almost cliché. It focuses on the relationship of two twentysomethings living a meager existence inside a small storage garage in northern England. Madly in love, Manchester and Noon cannot get enough of each other—and it shows. They consummate their love every chance they get, either together or alone. Their passion ignites creativity in Manchester, and he snaps raw, in-the-act photography that soon catches the eye of Franny, a pornography producer. Enticed by the prowess that Franny promises, Manchester agrees to an exhibit of

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brilliantlove Directed by: Ashley Horner Saturday, November 13th, 10:30 p.m. Thalian Hall Main Stage www.brilliantlove.co.uk his work, but this is unbeknownst to Noon, the main subject of almost all the pieces. He works behind her back, and they see each other less and less, growing apart and fighting often. Suffice to say, when she finds out what he’s been doing, it’s not good. At the end of the film, angst and sorrow run rampant but eventually get pushed away by the strength of their love. It’s the typical story of fame and fortune bringing about a fall. Material wants yield moral demise, and peoples’ happy existences turn dismal by the compromise of their old values. We’ve seen it a hundred times. However, producer and director Ashley Horner and writer Sean Conway erase the cliché from this timeless concept through offbeat instances and artful cinematography. It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing films I’ve seen in a long time. Each frame could be a still-life photograph itself, hung somewhere

that doesn’t stuff little frozen birds, rather “rearranges their skin,” and Manchester is just a lovable, artsy train wreck. Their conversations waver from mundane to intimate, playing by in a realistic trade-off of how communication in romantic relationships really is. They heighten a level of engagement and intrigue around them through their capricious natures and voracious sexual appetites. “brilliantlove” steams brilliantlove with scenes dripping in sweat, writhing in limbs and twisting in kink. The in a downtown art gallery. Anyone with an sex motif has relentless stamina and never interest in art produced from behind a camdiminishes throughout the entire two hours. era should make it a point to view “brilliantIts realistic nature puts the viewer in the corlove,” as well as keep a special eye out for ner of the room, just watching. Ashley Horna scene where the camera and set perspective doesn’t change at all but the character er has no fear of the human body and depictjars from one place to another in quick, sharp ing what it can do and what it can crave, yet it’s never in flashy or bad taste. The theme cuts that have no transition. The characters are also quirkier and more of the movie ultimately heightens when the pornographer reveals, “Money is like sex: eccentric then those usually depicted in Only too much is enough.” these circumstances. Noon is a taxidermist

Lingering Fellini: ‘Temptation’ encapsulates cinematic lunacy

ometimes movies are easy to define. They have a convenient plot, a standard cast of characters, and a traditional story that does very little to challenge us. Then there are films that try and make us think—cerebral films that require a little more of the audience. Then there are films like “The Temptation of St. Tony,” the kind of cinematic lunacy that almost defies explanation. I’m a fan of “outside the box” filmmaking. Defying convention is something to be admired; although, at times, it’s difficult to appreciate. Film festivals like Cucalorus provide the perfect venue for a flick like “The Temptation of St. Tony.” The movie is such an oddball experience. On the surface, it’s 10 pounds of crazy in a five pound bag. Yet, there are layers to it—insane, crazy layers that take time to digest. When discussing avant-garde cinema, a name like Fellini is often uttered. There are

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The Temptation of St. Tony Directed by: Veiko Õunpuu Saturday, November 13th, 10 p.m., Thalian Hall Black Box Box Theater

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comparisons to be made here. Still, I think that a lot of people don’t really understand what Fellini represented. I had a friend in college who would always describe senseless movies as being “Fellini-esque.” The term was intended to describe Fellini’s gift of weaving reality and dreams into one seamless experience. It’s not a catch-all term to describe the bizarre.

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“The Temptation of St. Tony” can wear the Fellini-esque badge without issue. The story is a strange tale of man who begins to question his morality. After attending a funeral for his father, he marches through a black-and-white dystopia, dealing with a number of peculiar locales and strange social situations. The film is reminiscent of a lot of post World War II cinema coming out of Eastern Europe: the crisp black-and-white

photography matched with disconnected scenes of sense and senselessness. It’s a reckless and restless drive that seems to examine the post-Communist era. Within the examination of morality comes the privileges that had been denied to a culture for so long. A culture clash between a new generation of wealthy upper class citizens and the beguiled poor whose lives have troy shown little improvement, despite the abandonment of Communism in favor of a “free” society. It’s heavy stuff, highly symbolic and open to varying interpretations. If nothing else, that’s what good filmfestival cinema is about. I was still talking about “The Temptation of St. Tony” several days after I watched it. Still pouring over the abstract nature of the story and trying to wrap my mind around what exactly I had seen. And I think that’s the highest compliment you can pay a festival film. Odd, intriguing

Pulling the Strings: Mark Borroso’s documentary follows a Chapel Hill puppet troupe

ilmmaker Mark Borroso was hesitant to send Cucalorus his film about a group of puppeteers from Chapel Hill. Knowing that the festival was known for being an international showcase, he was afraid that something so close to home might not be of exceptional interest. Yet, he quickly realized he was wrong. “I think even an organization like Cucalorus that sees entries from all over the world can appreciate something this beautiful happening only a couple of hours away from Wilmington,” he says. “It unveils a really quirky part of North Carolina.” Borroso calls the performers “radicals,” in that they continue to put on performances even through all of the chaos and turmoil that his camera caught on film. The group has been in Chapel Hill for 11 years, dedicated to the rich history of puppeteering despite the poverty and hard work that comes with the job. Borroso, who works as a sound man and producer at a national news network, has shown the film in several festivals, including the Atlanta International Puppet Conference, the Breckenridge Festival in Colorado, the Indie Gathering in Ohio and

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A Puppet Intervention Directed by: Mark Borroso Friday, November 12th, 4:30 p.m. Thalian Hall Black Box Theater www.apuppetintervention.com the Ybor City Festival of Moving Images in Tampa, Florida, where it garnered an Audience Award. Since this was his first film, he admits that the quality of the filming isn’t perfect, but so far that hasn’t stopped the film from gaining exposure. “I’m not going to wow anyone with my technique, that’s for sure,” he says humbly. “The subjects of the film are going to do that for me.” Borroso explains the film’s appeal can be found in the purpose of puppetry. “Even before ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Captain Kangaroo,’ puppets existed as this way to make fun of authority,” he says. “They used puppet shows in ancient China, Indonesia, Africa and Europe. It’s a form of public expression that dates back thousands of years,

Determined Spirits: Ordinary folks and their extraordinary feats

hen I first read the title, I thought: “Awesome. I’m gonna get to follow crooks as they break into people’s houses!” I settled down onto my couch in a hedonistic stupor, excited by the thought of understanding the mechanics behind some illegal acts. Yet, when the beginning credits ran, what played behind them wasn’t masked men dressed in black but smiling, ordinary people. At least they seemed ordinary from the onset. Titles began to appear underneath each person—collections of words that aren’t usually put together. “Most apples sliced with a samurai sword in mid air,” “recites 67,000 digits of pi from memory,” “most bull-whip cracks in one minute.” Suddenly, it all clicked: Guinness World Records. In a film by Chump Change Productions, “Breaking and Entering” takes the audience down the paths and into the minds of a handful of world record holders. We get to see their motives, reasoning, and drive to become number one in some aspect of the world—no matter how obscure. I kept wondering, Who comes up with this stuff?

by: Carly Yansak

Breaking and Entering Directed by: Benjamin Fingerhut Saturday, November 13th, 7:15 p.m. Thalian Hall Black Box Theater www.breakingandenteringdoc.com It was extraordinary, the range of trivial, meaningless activities that give these people their claims to fame, such as one character in particular, Ashrita Furman. Furman holds the record for having the most records (101)—and in in such useful skills as fastest mile while pushing an orange with his nose. But it’s easy to sit atop a high horse. I don’t train for it. My tongue doesn’t bleed and crack, like the man who can tie the most cherry stems in an hour. The most intriguing aspect of the film isn’t that Benjamin Fingerhut showcases an oddball sampling of Guinness winners; Fingerhut delves deeper into their worlds. The people possess something always admirable: passion. Quitting is never

a puppet intervention and it still remains relevant to this day.” As for the theater troupe that his film documents, Borroso says that their creative process is what keeps the art form fresh. “It has really become a community phenomenon in Chapel Hill,” he says. “When people watch the film, they are amazed that these actors can pull off their shows, given the drama they have to endure just to stay

together and perform.” He says he learned a lot in his first experience as a documentary filmmaker but one lesson stands out among them all: “Even through all of the difficulties, personal and financial, that can be found in a production this size, a thing of beauty can ultimately be found in the finished product.”

for catching grapes with his mouth (longest distance, greatest frequency, etc.). Fingerhut seems to have spent months, possibly even years, compiling the footage on these men. He shows us that almost every aspect of their lives is affected by the choice to chase down that number one spot. His infiltration into the core of their personalities brings intimacy to the subjects that will have audiences rooting out loud for their success by the end. None of it could have been delivbreaking and ered without the unremarkable camentering era work. I know ordinarily “unremarkable” might sound negative, but during this film it’s not. The documenan option for them. They set a goal and then stop at nothing to complete it. Some even tary plays by in a casual technique; it almost reach the goal and go back to push the limits feels like a home movie at times. Its effect again, unsatisfied with what they’ve already makes the people the driving force behind its success. accomplished. They need more. Nowhere else are we going to get such Though interspersed with snippets and inunique insight into the Guinness World Resights from a multitude of record breakers, cords; without the people to form them, the film mainly follows the quest of three it wouldn’t even exist. It’s not something men. We meet George Hood, an ex marine attempting to break the record for longest most of us think about when flipping through time cycling while on a stationary bike; Mi- one of those iconic books. We simply go chal Kapral, a Canadian obsessed with de- through, gaping and giggling. After viewing fending his record for running the quickest “Breaking and Entering,” a shift in perspecmarathon while “joggling” (jogging and jug- tive and a newfound admiration for the powgling); and Texan Steve “The Grape Guy” er of the mind and the clad iron of will surely Spalding, who wants to hold every record will keep us all the more fascinated.

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More Cuc-y-ness: Cucalorus hosts tours, workshops and parties, too

hile Cucalorus mainly exists to celebrate independent films and the masterminds behind them, the festival also provides a rare platform for the power of visual expression. The schedule hosts an array of discussions, dance parties, kid-friendly events and workshops. All events are separately priced, and tickets can be bought online at cucalorus.org or at their Tticket Box location at 201 Princess Street. –Thursday, November 11– Cucalorus Kickoff Party, featuring Bug-alorus Art Show, live music and Nutweevil Shorts • $10 Come to the Soapbox for the encoresponsored kickoff party featuring the Bug-alorus Art Show and a reel of innovative music videos from around the world. The Artbox hosts the bug-themed exhibit on the third floors, as well as performances by Noseriders, Italian radio artist Stefano Giannotti and The Rapping Cowboy from the documentary “Roll Out, Cowboy” (see page 21) doors open around 7 p.m. Nutweevil Shorts start at 9 p.m. State of the State: The Future of NC Film Free Join the leaders of the North Carolina film industry as they explore issues (specifically technology, incentives and new media) pertaining to the future of film in North Carolina, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Thalian Hall ballroom. Members of the North Carolina film community, such as representative Danny McComas, EUE Screen Gems VP Bill Vassar, Wilmington Regional Film Commissioner Johnny Griffin, North Carolina Film Office Director Aaron Syrett (moderator) and others will be present to shed light on ongoing and new issues. Dance-a-Lorus • $15 The Dance Cooperative does Cucalorus, showcasing art in motion. It’s one of the major gatherings of Cucalorus, featuring an elaborate collection of choreographers, filmmakers and dancers from the nonprofit group, The Dance Cooperative. Dance is celebrated at the festival as another main form of visual art. Come make memories out of movement at 7:15 p.m. on the main stage of Thalian Hall. –Friday, November 12– The Audible Picture Show • $10 This international collection of over 100

by: Lauren Hodges and Marco Raye audio works created especially for the screen was curated by Scottish filmmaker Matt Hulse. Billed by the festival as “a nice break for the eyes,” the presentation will debut new works by Grant Stewart and a few other industry guests. A Q&A session with Hulse, Stewart and others will immediately follow the show, which takes place at Thalian Hall Black Box, 1:45 p.m. The Blue Velvet Tour Friday and Saturday tours available • $10 David Lynch’s cult classic was shot in Wilmington and went on to make movie history as it exposed small-town freakery in a shocking scandal. Tour the film’s most famous locations, as guides Ben Fancy and Mike Hewitt lead the way into Lynch’s warped world of film noir. The tour has a capacity of 12 participants so sign up ASAP. The walk begins at the Ticket Box on Princess Street at 10 a.m. Pegasorus Luncheon • $100 All Cucalorus filmmakers, sponsors or Pegasorus passholders will enjoy the delicacies at downtown’s Press 102, located at the corner of Dock and 2nd streets. Chef Zachary Grant will be crafting specialty food (yes, including bugs) and beverages! The noshing begins at 11:30 a.m. Visual Soundwalls Party/Nutweevil Shorts $10 Nutweevil Shorts will reprise their screening from Thursday night’s kick-off party. The music video masterpieces screen at The Front Street Brewery, with John Elliot Gray curating the multimedia feast. It features multiple LCD screens and projectors, surround-sound systems and Blu-Ray formats. The technicolor masquearde begins at 7:30 p.m. Kodak: Stop By Shoot Film Workshop Friday and Saturday workshops • Free Cucalorus is about education, too, as proven from their numerous workshops taking place throughout the weekend. Of the ilk: learning to use a 16mm camera from a top guest cinematographer at Screen Gems Studios. In less than two hours, attendees will shoot their own scene and learn their way around a film reel. A DVD of their footage is sent to them afterward. Free of charge, Kodak presents the class twice at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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daNCe WiTh The arTs: Dance-a-lorus combines movement, filmography and music, and kicks off Thursday evening at 7:15 p.m., followed by a dialogue with the artists on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of Cucalorus.

Digieffects: Visual Effects Workshop Free The Wilmington-based software development company Digieffects is hosting a workshop with experts Robert Sharp and Mark Christiansen. Folks will learn the ropes of special effects under the guidance of this 15year-old Port City industry veteran. Class begins at 12:30 p.m. at Screen Gems Studios. Underwater Camera Workshop • Free Wilmington native Ren Chapman and marine-life photographer Ryan McInnis are ready to show filmmakers how to make a splash under the sea. Attendants learn about underwater filming as Chapman and McInnis discuss camera choices, editing techniques, image composition and safety. The one-hour class is at Screen Gems Studios and starts at 3:30 p.m. Legal Tool Kit Workshop • Free It’s not exactly what comes to mind when one hears that proverbial phrase: “There’s no business like show business!” But understanding legal and copyright issues are crucial to successful filmmaking. At 5 p.m. at Screen Gems Studios, Thom Goolsby, a seasoned attorney and professor of enter-

tainment law, as well as newly elected NC Senator, will be on hand to answer all questions about film legalities. Topics like contract navigation, copyright laws and protection will all be covered in this important discussion. –saTurday, November 13– Kids-a-lorus • $10 Cucalorus wouldn’t exist without carrying on the tradition of including the kids! Kids-alorus is an annual family-friendly event held at the Wilmington Children’s Museum every year. This year it will screen eight short films both made by and for kids. The half-day event hosts a choice of hands-on activities to choose from, including head-shot sessions, live music and some sculpture workshops. The fun begins at 10 a.m. How Does It Sound Workshop • Free Cucalorus is screening two films this year by film audio engineer and UNCW Film Studies faculty member Alex Markowski. Starting 12:30 p.m. at Screen Gems Studios, he will be on hand to discuss sound techniques for his projects, “Regular Kids,” and the documentary “Things Grow.” People will learn the tricks of sound design from an expert with over 25 years of experience! Cape Fear Community College: Cameras and Cranes Workshop • Free Port City’s own community college will be hosting a two-part workshop for anyone interested in the dynamics of working an on-set camera crane. The class, operated in conjunction with Wilmington Dollys and

It’s that time of year– almost! Cranes and Cine Partners, will give handson instruction while shooting a scene with an acting student. Duke Fire, head of CFCC’s Film and Video Department, will be showing participants how to place footage with Final Cut Pro. Be part of the “action!” beginning 3:30 p.m. at Screen Gems Studios. Dance and Film Panel: Dance-a-lorus Dialogue • Free Love the concept of mixing art forms? Come be a part of the conversation as festival organizers talk logistics and creative strategies. Both Cucalorus filmmakers and Dance-a-lorus choreographers will be participating in this informal discussion on crossmedia collaborations, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Ticket Box on Princess Street. Midnite Brunch: Dixie Grill • $40 Sitting through gazillions of films can certainly make for a hearty appetite. Give into the comfort of Southern cuisine and join Cucalorus for a late-night snacky party. Raleigh-based band Kennebec will play at downtown’s Dixie Grill. The munchies begin at 9 p.m. –sunday,november 14– Irrational Reactions: The Animated Worlds of John Dilworth • $10 Anyone who has seen “Courage the Cowardly Dog” on Cartoon Network has probably wondered what kind of sick genius dreamed up those jokes. Academy Awardnominated John Dilworth is here to answer that question, along with many others, at the screening of his award-winning films. On the schedule is his cult-followed cartoon “The Dirdy Birdy,” some live music and a few surprise guests. Get to know Dilworth and his creative process at the Thalian Hall Black Box beginning at 7:45 p.m. Survival Kit for Artists Workshop • Free Any question an artist ever wanted to ask

KIds-a-Lorus: Kids can also take part in Wilmingotn’s biggest film event of the year, as Kids-a-lorus takes place at the Wilmington Children’s Museum on Saturday at 10 a.m. Cost is only $10 to see films made by and for kids. Photo courtesy of Cucalorus.

but was afraid of looking too business-like will be answered at Fractured Atlas’ workshop. The Atlas is a nonprofit organization directed at educating the art community about insurance, funding and other infrastructure issues. Emily Watts, program director of Liability Insurance, will discuss making insurance work for the creative class and educating artists about strengthening their communities. The seminar begins at noon at the Ticket Box, downtown on Princess Street. Make Films, Make Change: An RSC Learning Exchange Workshop • Free All social activists that are considering film to get out their messages should attend this seminar with Alternate Roots’ Resources for Social Change Program. Beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Ticket Box, Ebony Golden and Hope Clark are hosting a two-hour discussion that shows how film can be used to instigate change in society. Three documentaries being screened in this year’s festival will be used as learning examples as dialogue rolls toward social solutions. Meltdown with Dr. Madd Vibe • $10 Finishing out the festival with a non-stop throwdown at the Soapbox Laundro Lounge will end five days of cinematic bliss rather memorably. Join Fishbone’s Angelo Moore (who also has a film in the festival, “Everyday Sunshine,” page 16) and his Mr. Hyde alter ego, Dr. Madd Vibe, for a romp of music. Don’t miss opening act Fractal Farm who takes the stage at 8 p.m. Wiggle the last of Cucalorus fever out of your system—well, until next year, anyway!

BEST OF WILMINGTON 2011 Call for entries Soon, all of Wilmington will be casting their ballots for the Best Of Wilmington 2011.

Since its inception, the Best-Of Award has looked pretty much the same. For the new decade, we decided to stir things up and devise a campaign for designing a unique award every year.

This year it’s your turn to show off your visual art skills. The first annual Best-Of Wilmington Award Design Contest

Deadline for submission: December 17th, 2010. For more information log onto www.encorepub.com or email ads@encorepub.com.

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Seeing the Light:

Scholarship winner Meredith Connelly presents her solo exhibit at UNCW by: Lauren Hodges

Shedding Light November 11th, 6 - 7:30pm Ann Flack Boseman Gallery University Union Building, 2nd Floor www.uncw.edu/presents

eredith Connelly lived the artist’s dream at the age of 17. She moved to Paris, got an apartment, and spent her days wandering museums with her sketch pad. Yet, she still didn’t consider herself an artist. Even after returning to the states a year later and winning “Best in Show” at a Cape Fear Community College student exhibit, the mixed-media dabbler was caught in the middle of several life paths. In 2007 she enrolled at UNCW as an education major. Luckily, she says, her mind changed at student orientation. “There was an engaging and passionate speaker that caused me to stop doodling

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WORKING WITHOUT FRAMES: Connelly’s installations use the whole room to showcase the lights within. Photo courtesy of the artist.

on my program and pay attention,” Connelly remembers. The speaker was Camille Moore, the dean of the arts department. “That was the day I became an art major, and the day I realized the one thing I wanted to do with my life had been a part of my life all along.” Connelly grew up making pinch pots, weaving and using the sewing machine in her grandmother’s house. Since her awakening at orientation, Connelly has been on a professional roll as an artist and as a member of the creative community. She wears many hats: single mom, art editor of Atlantis, UNCW’s literary magazine, resident artist at ACME Art Studios and volunteer. Most recently, she has been wearing the hat of scholarship winner, an honor that came from her professors. “I was sitting in my art history class during finals week last year, after just giving a speech in front of the board of trustees about my artwork,” she explains, “when Ann Conner, chair of the Art Department, walked into class with an announcement.” When Conner announced Connelly’s name, she was astonished and flattered. The scholarship, which is voted upon by the department faculty each year, and comes with tuition assistance and a solo exhibition at the Ann Flack Boseman Gallery, was an affirmation for Connelly that she was on the right path. “It means a lot to me because the professors, who are my mentors, are the very people who felt I deserved this award.” Connelly is a big fan of site-based installation art. Patrons of the art community might remember her floating pieces in the

pond at Cameron Art Museum’s Halloween event HAUNT. She found herself immersed in the project—quite literally. “I found myself waist deep in pond water as I pushed my sculptures out to float freely hours before the event began,” she says. For the exhibit at the Boseman Gallery, Connelly planned to bring that same dedication to her installations. She created large-scale structures out of non-traditional materials, like wax paper, newspapers and even melted vinyl records. “I typically focus on the textual elements materials possess and find ways to use common utilitarian materials in a different manner,” she says. “My artwork is designed to transform the viewers’ perception of the space and redefine their interaction with that space based on the environment the work creates.” She is also devoted to installations because of a lack of boundaries. “The borders are much bigger than a frame, or a pedestal and are ultimately defined by the artist,” she says. “I like designing sculptures that snake down a hallway or explode across a wall.” Like the pieces at Cameron Art Museum, the installation will be lit from within. “The light inside is energy and an inexplicable, emotive force,” Connelly describes. “I am completely captivated by the affect it has on various materials and on the eye. It is as if it gives the work a pulse.” As she finishes putting together the installation, the artist hopes the public reciprocates the time and energy she devotes to the art world. “This is a community-based, family-friendly, academic environment that fosters creativity and intellect,” she says. “I feel we should all come together and support the arts, especially when student work is involved. I am not just saying that because it is my show!”

Artfuel.inc 1701 Wrightsville Ave 910 343 5233 Mon-Sat, 12-9pm; Sunday, 1-6pm www.artfuelinc.com www.myspace.com/artfuel_inc Artfuel.inc is located at the corner of Wrightsville Ave and 17th street. Housed in an old gas station, we offer resident artists working in studios alongside a gallery space used to exhibit other artists work. We hope to connect artists with each other and offer many styles of work to fuel the public’s interest. Vol. 25, Groovy art from The Artfuel Bunch: Luke Worley, Sarah Peacock, Josh Payne and Sam Guin.

Caffe Phoenix 35 N. Front Street (910) 343-1395 Monday-Saturday: 11:30am - 10pm Sunday Brunch: 11:30am - 4pm Now exhibiting new paintings by local artist Dick Roberts, founder of No Boundaries and ACME Art Studios. “Abstraction’ will be on display in our commission-free gallery until November 14. Join us for a reception Thursday October 21 from 7-9pm for complimentary light fare and half-price wine prices. For more info, call 910-797-3501.

Crescent Moon 332 Nutt St, The Cotton Exchange (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Sun., 12-4pm www.crescentmoonnc.com A retail gift gallery specializing in fine handcrafted art glass and metal sculpture, Crescent Moon welcomes local metal artist Bobby Fuller to the gallery with his standout Jellyfish steeland-copper-hammered sculptures mounted on shell marrow imprinted with shell and sea life fossils. A must see.

Wanna be on the gallery page? Call Shea Carver by Thursday, noon, at (910) 791-0688, ext 1004, to inquire about being included.

Local artists Anne Bartlett has designed new “wine wardens” wine stoppers and Shelby Spencer is getting us in the holiday mood with hand-painted stemware and ornaments. There is always something new and creative arriving at Crescent Moon. Gift Wrapping is free. Located in The Cotton Exchange where parking is free while shopping or dining. Follow us on twitter or become a fan on Facebook by searching Crescentmoonnc!

Hampstead Art Gallery 14712 Hwy. 17 N. • (910) 270-5180 Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm, or by appt. Hampstead, NC “Beautiful; lots of variety.” “Love the place.” “Beautiful art work.” “Very nice.” “Art rocks your socks, and you know that.” These are just what a few customers had to say about Hampstead Art Gallery. Come and tell us what you think. Affordable prices on prints and originals. Local artists with various styles and taste are just excited about having the opportunity to share their work with all art lovers. Our artists offer different sizes from what we have on display and low rates on commissioned work. Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming Expos and Open House. Hampstead Art Gallery is located in Hampstead on the corner of Factory Road next to CVS Pharmacy.

New Elements Gallery 216 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm or by appointment www.newelementsgallery.com Acknowledged as one of Wilmington’s premier art and craft venues, New Elements offers a wide variety of work by regional and nationally recognized artists. The gallery features original paintings and prints, as well as sculpture, craft, jewelry, and custom framing. Visitors worldwide

make a point of returning to enjoy the distinctive collection of fine art and craft and are frequently impressed by the sheer volume of work available at New Elements, much of which is featured on the gallery’s Web site. The gallery offers art consultation services and is committed to finding unique pieces of art. “Earthly Delights” features the works of Jeffrey N. Davies and Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Enjoy a remarkable collection of clay and wood by these two gifted artists, both internationally recognized and living in the area.

Sunset River Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues- Sat. 10am-5pm Closed Mon. in winter sunsetrivermarketplace.com myspace.comsunsetrivermarketplace This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, N.C., features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisancrafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee With the Author series are also offered on-site.

Wilmington Art Association Gallery 616B Castle St. (910) 343-4370 www.wilmington-art.org The Wilmington Art Gallery, at 616-B Castle Street, is selling calendars, “Expose Yourself to Art,” for only $12.50 a copy or $20 for two. It features 12 of its daring members posing in enticing states of undress within their own original paintings. You won’t want to miss this!

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e d i u g g n dini american Brixx Wood Fired Pizza A short drive from the beach, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Mayfaire Town Center is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Serving the best brick-oven pizzas around, Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature focaccia sandwiches, pastas, fresh salads and desserts. Stop in for a quick lunch, or kick back on the patio with one of 24 beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass. Brixx is also a late-night destination, serving 2-for-1 pizzas and appetizers after 10pm Open until 1am Monday through Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.6801 Main Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. (910) 256-9677. www.brixxpizza.com.

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

cHriS’ coSmic KiTcHen cosmicKitchenonline.com Serving breakfast all day as well as lunch and handmade cheesecake, Chef and Owner Chris Lubben loves to make many of his menu items from scratch. Whether you’re in the mood for a fluffy 3-egg Omelet, Shrimp & Grits, Prime Rib Sandwich or Andes Mint Cheesecake, Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is your “Out of this World” Breakfast/Lunch Destination. Evening restaurant rental is available, as well as a Personal Chef service. Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is located at 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109, on the corner of Racine Dr. and Eastwood Rd. OPEN: Tuesday-Saturday 7am4pm & 5pm-9pm. Sunday Brunch 9-2. Closed Monday. Take-out calls welcome, 792-6720. Follow us on Twitter @CosmicKitchen.

c.G. daWGS For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night cravings. You

may find them daily at their new location on the boardwalk of Market and Water St. from 11am to 5pm. Saturdays at the farmers market. Thursday-Saturday nights they are on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm to 3:00am. Then they finish the week off at Fibbers on Sunday nights until 3am. To busy to leave the office? Ask about their lunch time delivery service for downtown!!

FLaT eddie’S Are you ready to eddie? FLAT eddie’s upbeat, modern dining room & bar makes eddie’s the new “it” place to dine in Wilmington for New American Cuisine. Why FLAT eddie’s? Their signature flatbreads! These flavorful creations start with scratch-made dough, stretched thin and piled high with ingredients like roma tomatoes, succulent shrimp and luxurious cheeses. All sandwiches and burgers are under $8 and their entrees are unique and bold. FLAT eddie’s bar serves up $2 and $3 beer and cocktail specials daily. Private dining area available. Large groups welcome. Familystyle meals to go available. FlatEddiesRestaurant.com. 5400 Oleander Drive, Wilmington . (910) 799.7000.

HenrY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest and offers daily blackboard specials that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant. com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

comes alive by serving dinner with a Southern flare. From the fried pickles appetizer to their the shrimp or oyster Po’boy to their nightly dinner specials, there is something that will make your taste buds sing. Then stick around for live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; nightly drink specials are offered. Go online at www.kefilive.com for more info and full music schedule. Open 6am-2am, seven days a week, with full ABC permits. Lunch deliveries available in the Wrightsville Beach area. Located at 2012 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-3558.

THe LiTTLe diPPer Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Open Tuesday-Sunday, serving dinner at 5pm. 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

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The Verandah Café Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this magnificent setting. Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. (910) 256-2231 Wrightsville Beach.

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm; closed Sunday. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

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Kefi, founded in 1981 by a group of friends, has a long-standing tradition as a favorite local watering hole. This Wrightsville-Beach eatery is open at 6am for breakfast, offering everything from omelets and pancakes, to shrimp and grits. Take a break from the beach and visit Kefi’s, where their menu features a variety of salads and sandwiches. There is even a “working man’s lunch,” served Monday through Friday, all for under $6. At night Kefi

Mellow out and relax in the comfortable atmosphere that Mellow Mushroom offers. From the giant psychadelic ‘shroom located in the bar area to the Cadillac hanging on the wall, this restaurant is far from ordinary. The open kitchen brings live entertainment as pizza dough flies in the air. Their hand-tossed, spring-water dough brings new meaning to pizzas and calzones—healthy!! With 20 drafts and an array of microbrews, domestic and

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import bottles, Mellow Mushroom has an extensive beer list and full bar. Also, check out their lunch specials and variety of sandwiches. Their menu also caters to everyone and offers many vegetarian dishes. Live jazz on Wednesdays. Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun., 12pm-9pm. 4311 Oleander Drive, (910) 452-3773.

TroLLY SToP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs are family owned with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces. Dogs include Smithfield (beef & pork), Southern Dog, Sabrett (all beef), Northern Dog, Carolina Packers Pork Dog (smoked sausage), Oscar Mayer 98% Fat Free Dogs (turkey) and Light Life Veggie Dog (soy). Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open six days including Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm SunWed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. Open at 11am on Sat.; South Howe St. in Southport, 457-7017; 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, 4585778. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416.

aSian BiG THai and BiG THai TWo Now with two convenient locations to serve you, Big Thai features authentic Thai cuisine in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Their delectable menu includes items such as Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews, Roasted Duck in Red Curry, and several options for vegetarians and vegans. And don’t forget to try their famous Coconut Cake, made fresh in-house. You won’t regret it. Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch M-F, 11-2. Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Closed Sunday. Big Thai Two (1319 Military Cutoff Rd. inside Landfall Center; 256-6588): Lunch M-F 11-2:30, Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 510, Sunday 5-9.

doUBLe HaPPineSS Double Happiness offers the Port City fine Asian dining at reasonable prices. Now under new management, the restaurant will serve flavorful dishes, prepared by the cultural richness of authentic China. Serving items like traditional dim sum and gourmet home-style cooking, Double Happiness is still dedicated to branding the exotic flavors of fresh ingredients and a romantic spice in all of their cooking. Their friendly staff will always go the extra mile to help diners enjoy their experience. Beer and wine is served for lunch and dinner, and Double Happiness is open Monday through Saturday, from 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm; closed Sundays. 4403 Wrighstville

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SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

Hiro jApANESE StEAkHoUSE What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Open Monday thru Thursday 4pm-10pm; Friday and Saturday 4pm-10:30pm; and Sunday 11am10pm. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570. Please visit the Web site at hirojapanesesteakhouse.com.

iNdoCHiNE rEStAUrANt ANd loUNgE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden, or be entertained every Friday night with a Balinese dancer. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. Indochinewilmington.com.

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EUro FUSioN prESS 102 Espresso. panini. Martini. Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new Euro-American eatery and martini bar in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. Nestled inside the Hotel

Tarrymore on the corner of Second and Dock streets, Press 102 offers the finest espresso and French press coffee made exclusively from locally roasted beans and more Panini creations this side of Tuscany. Boasting more than a hundred different wine labels and an endless variety of freshly pressed fruit and herb inspired martini cocktails foodies also enjoy a sophisticated evening menu that includes shrimp and grits made with red-eye gravy and a perfectly grilled New York strip bathed in a basil caramel and white balsamic reduction. Glass tile and eclectic mirrors make for a cozy bar and bistro seating at Press 102 and up to 60 guests can also enjoy outdoor patio seating surrounded by flowers and passersby. Large parties of up to 120 are welcome in the Veranda Room overlooking Dock Street. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 7am – close and Sunday brunch from 10am til 2pm. Takeout calls welcome. 399-4438. Press102.com.

FrENCH CApriCE BiStro Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant” three years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

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

giorgio’S itAliAN rEStAUrANt Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-akind restaurant. Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accom-

plished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten. With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the air creating that comforting feeling of home-away-from-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! www. giorgios-restaurant.com. 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954.

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. We have the largest tequila selection in Wilmington. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.” Stop by for lunch dinner, or a late-night treat, open from 11:30am until 3am, seven days a week, 365 days a year, all ABC permits. 122 Market Street between Second and Front, downtown Wilmington. 251-9444. Visit our 2nd location at 1437 Military Cutoff Rd., next to PT’s! (910) 256-2229 www.grabslice.com.

JAMAicAN JAMAicA’S coMfoRT ZoNe Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is Wilmington’s Authentic Caribbean Restaurant conveniently located at 417 S. College Road in University Landing. We offer exquisite Caribbean cuisine to satisfy your taste buds, whether they are for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, mellow flavors of our curry chicken, curry goat or our ox tail skillfully flavored by our Jamaican chefs. Come in and enjoy our many menu selections, our warm décor, atmosphere, excellent service and our smooth reggae music. Operating hours are: Sunday 3:00pm – 8:00pm; Wednesday – Saturday 11:45am – 9:00pm (Closed Monday and Tuesday). Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Check us out at www.jamaicascomfortzone.com or call us at (910) 399-2867.

lATiN AMeRicAN SAN JuAN cAfe San Juan Café offers the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Nightly drink specials! Hours of Operation Mon-Sat from 11am2:30pm, and from 5-10pm. Open Sun from 5-10pm. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates! www. sanjuancafenc.com

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oRgANic loVeY’S MARKeT Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for natural and organic groceries, or just a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious, and totally fresh snack. Whether they are in the mood for a veggie burger, a bean burrito or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte café menu at Lovey’s. The food bar—which has cold salads and hot selections that can be eaten in the café seating or boxed for take-out—can be enjoyed all day long, while the juice bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of produce, grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices, Lovey‘s also carries grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. Wheat-free, gluten-free, products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries and wholesome pet foods. For anything shoppers want that is not in stock, Lovey‘s will be happy to find it. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and on Sundays, 10am to 6pm. Café hours: Monday-Friday, 11am–6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; (910) 509-0331; www.loveysmarket.com.

TidAl cReeK co-oP Tidal Creek Deli offers a wide array of exceptional and unusual organic foods, all of which taste as good as they are for you. The salad bar and hot bar incorporate flavors from around the world; each item is prepared by hand using only fresh and local ingredients. The chefs are constantly experimenting to create new and exciting dishes. Choose from made to order smoothies with almond butter and hemp milk, salads with locally grown greens or, special order a wedding cake made from scratch to your specifications. Whatever your tastes, Tidal Creek Deli is a place to rejuvenate the mind and body while enjoying the company of a friendly and relaxed organic community. Located at 5329 Oleander Drive, (910) 799-2667; www.tidalcreek.coop.

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docK STReeT oYSTeR BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfortable in flip flops as you would in a business suit. ! Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 7622827. www.dockstreetoysterbar.net.

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

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

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant is home to over 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington. 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. Carolina Ale House serves its full menu from 11a – 2a daily. CarolinaAleHouse.com. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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Proving that excellent seafood isn’t just for the eateries at Wrightsville Beach, Hieronymus Seafood is the stop for midtown Wilmington seafood lovers. In business for 27 years strong, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by consistently providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in oceanic cuisine. Complete with a full-service bar and a fireside oyster bar, it’s the place to be if you are seeking top-quality attributes in atmosphere, presentation, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysters Hieronymus and the Scallops Fra Diavlo. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2007. 5035 Market Street; (910) 392-6313.

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A Kick in the Right Direction: Networking site connects funding and interest on multiple creative platforms

wo months ago, my beloved beau decided he wanted to start a salt business. He claimed Kickstarter would be the way to help fund his love for seasoning. “What’s Kickstarter?” I asked. “It’s this really cool website where people post their business ventures, art projects or anything that they’re looking to create which needs funding,” he replied rather nonchalantly, as he showed me a picture of someone who had raised several thousand dollars to start their bakery. “And who funds it?” I asked, imagining a money fairy somewhere dispersing Benjamins to anyone who asked. “People.” “People?” As a skeptic, I couldn’t help but raise my eyebrows. “I don’t understand.” “Yea, people who want to donate to the cause. And if the fund-raising goal isn’t met, then the money isn’t handed over.” Immediately, I imagined people asking for their credit card debts to be taken care of in one fell swoop or their mortgages to be paid for over the next few months. Matthew clarified. “It has to be a creative platform to get funded, and the Kickstarter administrators have to approve it. So, no, a mortage wouldn’t get passed, I am sure.” Within a few months, “Kickstarter” seemingly became the buzz word in every conversation I had. As it turned out, many of my friends were familiar with the concept. Jonathan Guggenheim, one-half Superkiiid!, filmmaker and actor in “Americatown” attempted to use the site to help pay for his film’s 2009 summer-long venture across the states. However, his funding didn’t work out, something he attributes to many factors: one being he and his “Americatown” filmmakers launched the campaign the month that Kickstarter went live, April 2009. “It was a very new website,” Guggenheim says, “without a credible reputation that involved pledging money—these tend to scare some people. Also, we needed more hype to catch the attention of random web crawlers.” In essence, Guggenheim now realizes more could have been put into marketing the project. As an experiment, part of the game is to learn what does and does not work. “You have to put the effort in [to make

by: Shea Carver it a success,]” he says. “In the cut-throat world of online self-marketing you either got it or you don’t—or you look like you got it, but you still don’t. However, when a creative website seeps into the zeitgeist, it becomes harder for the individual project to stand out while holding tight to its integrity. It’s how you end up watching 9 minutes of a drunken cat playing a keyboard on YouTube, as opposed to watching 9 minutes of a well-made short called ‘Spider’—also on YouTube.” Quickly, the depth of Kickstarter shined. It’s a much more elaborate process, really. It takes more than posting a project, setting a goal, and waiting for people all over the world to find it and willingly donate money to it. The site is quite interactive—almost like the entrepreneur side of social networking. Bands post strategies to make CDs and go on tour, offering copies of their music for minor donations. Some are willing to cook a gourmet meal for four at the donor’s house if the pledge is right. Chad Keith happens to be a frequent Kickstarter supporter. He was the only person to actually pledge $50 to “Americatown” last summer. [Full disclosure: He also worked on the film.] Though Keith is a friend of the Superkiiids!, he also uses Kickstarter to find music, which led him to the band For a Minor Reflection out of Reykjavík, Iceland. “For a $5 pledge, they sent me their CD,” he says. “It’s a great way to support new artists. I’ve gone on the site many times to see what others are doing, and I’ve donated to projects I think are cool.” Artists, entrepreneurs and even students writing their theses find newfound interest from like-minded followers willing to pay a buck to back something they believe is for a good cause. The “Kickstarters,” so to speak, get first-hand feedback as to whether their ventures and projects are something the public can get behind, too. It all comes down to a new era of attracting dollars and cents and utilizing clever marketing. Though it seems like a more sophisticated and interactive way to raise funds, it takes finesse and persistence. Kickstarter.com offers one more creative tool in a very arduous capital-

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THE ‘11:11’ PLEDGE: Meg Lansaw has posted her film “11:11” on Kickstarter.com as a way to help fund its creation—something that’s been near and dear to her for eight years. Backers are encouraged to pledge on Thursday the 11th. Courtesy of Meg Lansaw.

gaining process. Local filmmaker Meg Lansaw is the latest friend I know to join this new wave of commerce. Lansaw hopes to fund $11,111 for her film “11:11.” It is something she literally says she has felt pregnant with throughout eight years of its writing process. An “ensemble piece about the interconnectivity of lives, and the effects that timing and decisionmaking have on destiny,” Lansaw has set her premiere date for 11/11/11. Before hand, she hopes to raise a chunk of change on Kickstarter this Thursday, 11/11. Lansaw’s obsession over the time frame has been an ongoing love affair. “In 2002 I began writing ‘11:11’ in a spiral notebook,” she says. Since taking second place at the 2008 Appalachian Film Festival, in the screenplay category, Lansaw has been writing, rewriting “and catching the time 11:11 while writing” along the way. The signs all point to her dream being fulfilled. “The clock constantly reminds me I’m sup-

posed to make this movie,” she notes of her uncanny ability to always catch the time. She also refers to other incidents that prove as much is true: Her watch once stopped on 11:11 for an entire day, and while choosing music by Azure Ray for the climax scene in her movie, she found out lead singer Maria Taylor had a solo album called “11:11” set for release. “I got butterflies,” Lansaw reveals. Yet, she knew destiny alone wouldn’t complete her project. She needed funding to turn her concept into a fleshed-out reality. Thus Kickstarter.com entered her world through the suggestion of a friend’s roommate. “Fund-raising I’ve done in the past has always been a chore,” Lansaw tells encore, “from yard sales to writing letters to friends and family asking for donations. Online crowd funding is brilliant! It saves paper and taps into a much broader audience.” In fact, expanding upon potential “investors” remains key to Kickstarter. It allows independent artists and entrepreneurs a chance to reach out beyond their normal target audience. “The people who typically go to the website are supporters of the arts—the exact people you want to [reach],” Lansaw says. “So rather than licking a million stamps and making fre quent

TURNING LOSS INTO SUPPORT: Logan Mock-Bunting has until November 14th to continue raising funds for a book that offers support to families in the mourning process. Photo by Logan Mock-Bunting.

visits to the bank, you can sit on your couch, focus on promoting your film and let the work do itself.” Though it sounds simple, it’s far from easy. The “work” includes mass-marketing on Facebook, Twitter and anywhere word can spread to inner-connected groups outside of Lansaw’s immediate reach. Just last week, she sent links of her Kickstarter page to friends on Facebook, asking them to send the link to 11 of their friends she does not know, and so forth. Within a day, she had raised close to $300. As of press time, 59 days remained to reach her goal (Kickstarter projects can’t exceed 90 days of potential funding). “I have also printed 11:11 postcards with a Web address and short pitch on the back that I will be handing out and mailing to friends to scatter around different cities,” she notes. “I have contacted newspapers ... [and] I’m working on getting time on the radio.” Lansaw was inspired to start a Kickstarter page from friends who had found success before with their own projects. “[T]he band The Sheila Divine posted a page seeking funding to record a reunion album. Their goal was $5,000, and they ended up 260 percent funded with a total of $13,001!” she says. “Cucalorus alumnus Todd Rohal posted a film project requesting $6,500 and ended up with $9,310! Granted, these are projects that already have a foundation audience, so this

could be the reason for their success.” The fundamental aspect to reaching a goal, outside of marketing to the hilt and seeing that the project stays in the face of potential backers, also can be related to a solid idea. Thus is the case for Logan Mock-Bunting, a local photo journalist. He faced the grave loss of his mother to cancer and found the courage to capture her journey upon her request. With tons of images left in her wake, he discussed with his roommate a desire to actually do something with them instead of allowing them little exposure on a hard drive. “My roommate also lost a parent, and suggested that a book about mourning and dying could really help others going through the same process,” Mock-Bunting says. “Initially, I was doubtful, but then, literally, a day later a different friend wrote me and asked for advice on how to deal with a parent’s death. From then I began talking to others about the idea with 100 percent good feedback. I was still a little doubtful, but since putting it out via Kickstarter, the support has really solidified the determination and acceptance of the book.” Mock-Bunting has more than doubled his goal of $1,150, and he has until November 14th to continue collecting pledges for his project, “Details in Dying: Creating a book to help families with the mourning process.” In a Kickstarter world, there is no such thing as “over-funding.” The photographer plans using every dime toward the final product, which he wants to give to hospices and bereavement centers. “One of the interesting aspects of Kickstarter is that it is an all-or-nothing process,” he notes. “If you do not reach your minimum

goal, you get nothing. So it encourages you to really pare down your financial plan in order to receive something instead of making a dream budget, and falling just a bit short, leaving the project with zero funding. It is better to submit something barebones in order to get a financial base.” All money he collects, after paying Kickstarter a 5 percent user fee, will go toward top-notch design and editing from Mike Davis (National Geographic). Mock-Bunting is also “speaking with and interviewing hospice councilors, renowned experts on the psychology of death and mourning, as well as many folks who have lost someone they love.” The process is one that takes money, time and dedicated effort, all in hopes of providing a product that will help “spread some knowledge, sensitivity and comfort,” not to mention help others deal with the awkward conversation of death. “The outpouring of support has made the project become bigger,” he says. “People are supportive of the idea, [one] they believe has a place—something that I hope can make a real difference to others.” While the idea must be convincing, sometimes the right push in the “green” direction comes from rewards. Monies aren’t immediately withdrawn from the pledgers’ credit cards until the projects have met their goals. Then, through Amazon’s Flexible Payments Service, Kickstarter charges each pledge, and the project’s founders begin mailing off

the gifts. Filmmaker Meg Lansaw promises a host of goodies to anyone who makes as small a donation as $11 (which gets the donator a postcard signed by the director and cast, plus a button pin) to a larger $4,444 gift (which can land someone four tickets to the premiere, a set visit, an IMDB co-producer credit, among other perks, like 11 lottery tickets). Though Mock-Bunting’s pledges start at $1, and come with heartfelt gratitude, he also promotes his talent in photography. For $500 donors get an 11 x 14 print of one of his own nature/outdoor images, a signed copy of the book and a thank-you postcard. The real reward comes from supporting the project in and of its own accord. “I really hope by sharing this experience, people can process different means of support—physical, emotional, logistical,” he says, referring to his book. Yet, the parallel to Kickstarter support also seems relevant, when it comes to helping fulfill someone’s dreams. “I don’t know if one can be taught ‘compassion,’ but I really hope that ‘feeling into’ another person’s experience can raise awareness and thoughtfulness.” More information about Kickstarter.com can be found online. Those interested in supporting Meg Lansaw’s project are encouraged to make a pledge on the 11th, while Logan Mock-Bunting’s project will take pledges through the 14th.

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A Sparks with Some Spark: Nicholas Sparks’ travel memoir has depth

ast September I peeked into my inbox and to my delight, found a few e-mails that confirmed my feelings toward Nicholas Sparks’ novel “Nights in Rodanthe.” I no longer felt like a complete insensitive bitch. Adding to my amusement was another offer I couldn’t refuse: a Sparks challenge. Michael T. Rae of Ohio not only took my dare seriously, he also took it across state lines. “We were going to enjoy a week of sun at Topsail Beach,” he wrote. “Instead, we got four days of record rainfall and had to find other fun and activities. A trip to Wilmington scored [us] a copy of the encore publication with your review of ‘Nights of Rodanthe.’ First let me say, ‘Right on!’ But I want to accept your challenge and [ask] you to read ‘Three Weeks With My Brother.’ If you agree with this recommendation, we’ll do dinner with you and your husband next September when we visit again.” I readily admit: I rolled my eyes after I read the novel‘s synopsis. I thought that a pampered travelogue documenting a lavish excursion wouldn’t qualify for a down-toearth read. Still, I poured myself a tall glass of wine and braced for the worst—again. However, just before the second act commenced, I uncovered something very, very unexpected; something I secretly never wanted to discover. I enjoy slicing sappy sob stories with a verbal switch blade. In the end, I had to bite my tongue. Sparks had completed a well-connected memoir, and it accomplished what I deemed to be damn near impossible: a smile. “Three Weeks With My Brother” chronicles Nicholas and his brother Micah’s swift three-week jaunt around the world that starts in Florida, maneuvers to Guatemala and eventually concludes by northern Nor-

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feel the need to rinse my mouth out with buckshot. Instead, I found the differences between Nicholas and his brother clearly well-defined. Micah’s attitude centers around a nonchalance that doesn’t involve the church, while Nicholas finds strength in his faith. They are great opposites. I know, I know. Where’s the hell and high water? The world must be coming to an

end because I found it shockingly relatable. I caught myself thinking about the memories I have with my own brother or the lack thereof. Ironically, he is also named Nicholas. We don’t have a close relationship. I’m not entirely certain why, but maybe I’ll send this novel his way and he’ll think of me, too. In the end, Sparks convincingly revealed true to life situations and characters willing to loose grip with their emotions and sense of reality. He finally submitted to imperfection! Perhaps unknowingly, Sparks also provided a reason why all his novels contain such immaculate consistency. He has seen and experienced a lot of loss. Who can blame him if he wants to live vicariously through a world where it all fades? I’m not throwing him a pity party or excusing his past work. What I am doing is confessing Mr. Rae of Ohio is right. This memoir does give me a bit more respect for Sparks as a writer. I hate to immortalize this in print, but it was enjoyable. Mr. Rae, you found a winner. Now, where shall we all dine in September?

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Events PLEASURE ISLAND FRESH MARKET Saturdays thorugh 12/18, 9am-2pm. Pleasure Island Fresh Market provides variety of 20 vendors (breads, baked good, cheese, milk, eggs, etc.) and other creative items weekly. Wonderful gift ideas, too, from artists and entrepreneurs. Entertainment weekly and featured nonprofit organization. All vendors: www.theveggiewagon.com/market. SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP EXPO Shop ‘til You Drop Expo: Sat., 11/13, 9-3pm, CB Berry Community Center, on Route 179 at Hwy 17 at SC state line, Little River. Shop 25 of your favorite home party products all under one roof. Cash & carry, door prizes, discounts, refreshments. free admission Bring canned good for local Helping Hand. Diane Davis: 843-756-3494 or 843-5044271 ddavists@yahoo.com . www.tastefullysimple. com/web/ddavis1 HOLIDAY FEST HolidayFest at Oleander United Methodist Church, 5810 Oleander Dr. Table after table of arts and crafts from the best Cape Fear artisans. Breakfast and lunch served. TRAIN SHOW Annual Train Show and Sale with something for everyone! Drive the trains, learn about model

railroads, shop for your layout or collection, enjoy the exhibits, and much more. Free train rides for kids (Saturday). $5 at door; kids under age 5, free. (910)763-2634. 505 Nutt St. USS GRAVELY The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely will dock at the NC State Ports for public tours, 11/13-19. Advance online reservations rqd;. parking at the N.C. State Port (2202 Burnett Blvd., Wilmington). Ticketholders hould arrive at least 15 minutes prior. Tickets: http:// ussgravelycommissioning.com NATIONAL GAMING DAY New Hanover County Public Library is participating in National Gaming Day, sponsored by the American Library Association in libraries all over the U.S.A. People of all ages are encouraged to bring their best gaming skills to Main Library, 201 Chestnut St., 11/13, 1-4pm, for some friendly competition. Assortment of games for teens and adults will be set up on the third floor of library, including board games, computer games, and video games like Wii bowling.Bands will have the opportunity to compete in the National Rock Band tournament, using Wii equipment. Libraries around the country will submit their top scoring bands. Door prizes donated by

local retailers will be awarded throughout the afternoon. www.nhclibrary.org or Susan Wood at 910-798-6353. UNCW PRESENTS UNCW Presents proudly announces its 2010/11 season of performances and lectures, Sept-Apr., at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium. Subscriptions/tickets on sale now through Kenan Box Office (962-3500) and online at www.etix.com. • Wed., 11/17: Doug

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Presented by “STAN,” the discussion and screening of “Two Square Miles” will tell an inspirational story about an upstate NY community who battled against the construction of a cement plant and won! A group of the citizen activists from NY will be there, as will the filmmaker, to discuss the project and the many strategies implemented for an affective outcome. Don’t miss the free event at Lumina Theatre in the Student Fisher center at 6 p.m.

Varone & Dancers, one of America’s leading dance companies prized for dexterity, musicality and performance instincts, opens with the company’s triumphant work, Lux, and concludes with a new work, Chapters from a Broken Novel. www.uncw. edu/presents. STOP TITAN ACTION NETWORK 11/14, 6pm: Stop Titan Action Network (STAN) will host a screening and discussion of “Two Square Miles,” the inspirational story of a community in upstate New York that successfully defeated the construction of a cement manufacturing plant in their town. The filmmaker, as well as a group of citizen activists who spearheaded the efforts, will be there to share their story with our community. STAN will also be making an exciting announcement about the future of the campaign. Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center UNCW. Free and open to the public. ANIWAVE 11/20: Programming for Aniwave 2010 includes films screenings, cultural workshops, cultural demonstrations, cosplay, cosplay contest, guest voice actors, an artist’s gallery, artist and merchandise vendors and door prizes. Full-length Japanese Anime and live action movies, original cideo animations and select episodes of Anime series will be screened. Workshops and panels, such as voice acting panel and fan-dubbing, to take place. Pofessional photography for attendees who cosplay and cosplay contest—a costume craftsmanship and presentation contest. Prizes awarded. Tea Ceremony demonstration, Iaido and Aikido demonstration and The Garden of the Spring Wind Dojo, led by Keith and Deborah McDuffie. Local artists will have a change to display and sell their Japanese culture, Anime and Manga inspired art. More to come! Pre-reg. membership: $5/person, and includes access to all of the events held at the festival, as well as a commemorative badge. Dorr rates: $6 or $7. Whitney Rooks: press@aniwave.org, or Alejandro Canosa, director@aniwave.org. aniwave.org ESPN SPORSTACULAR 11/20, 9am-8pm, Legion Stadium, sports resale event to raise money for Rock Solid teams, local booster clubs, athletic teams and organizations in Wilmington and surrounding areas. $20/space, and first 5 orgs to sinup get a free space. All monies go back to your organization. Pulic will enjoy the sale, concessions, face painting, scrimmage games by Rock Solid baseball teams, exhibition game, pie-on-face contest, raffles and more! Middle of Island will serve preorder plates from 11am-3pm; $11, fletcher@coastalathletics.net. www.rocksolidteams.com. 910-452-5836. FARMERS’ MARKETS Riverfront Farmers’ Market on Sat., 8am-1pm. Remains open every Saturday (except October 2 Riverfest) through 12/18, 8am-1pm, downtown. Features local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products offered include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts, and more. N. Water St. (between Market & Princess streets). • Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market on Wed., 8am-1pm. Everything is locally grown or made: in-season fruits and vegetables, plants, cut flowers, eggs, cheese and mroe! Through 12/15, rain or shine. 10200 U.S. 17, a mile from the I-40 bypass.(910) 686-9518ext. 26 • Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market open every Saturday, 8am-1pm, feat. over 40 vendors, 75/25 farmers to arts and craft vendors, selling everything from produce to flowers, jewelry to photography. 27TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FLOTILLA 27th annual North Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville

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Beach: Fri., 11/26: 5:30pm. Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa at Wrightsville Beach Park • 7pm, “Anchor’s Away” Holiday Flotilla party at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort with music by The Four Knights (admission is $35 per person) • Sat., 11/27, 10am-4pm: Festival in the Park at Wrightsville Beach Park, w/arts, crafts and family-friendly activities; 6pm, Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks. Ashley Miller: 910-538-9270 or hearnemill@aol. com. www.ncholidayflotilla.org ISLAND OF LIGHTS HOLIDAY EVENTS The Lighting at the Lake Celebration: Fri., 11/26, 7pm, feat. the president of The Island of Lights committee, Pleasure Island mayors and musical entertainment. Local Cub Scouts provide the Honor Guard and display the Flag for the singing of the National Anthem. Families can walk one mile around the lake to view the beautiful lighted displays. Santa will visit the celebration and free cocoa will be served prior to Light up. Chris Stanton: 910-458-6885. • The Island of Lights Christmas ParadePleasure Island: Fri., 12/3, 7:30pm. Proceeds from Atlanta Avenue down Lake Park Boulevard to the Federal Point Plaza in Carolina Beach, feat. Floats, bands and Santa Claus. Francis Massey: (910) 458-5507 or fmassey@charter.net. • The Pleasure Island Christmas Flotilla: Sat., 12/4, 6ppm. Feat. fishing boats and pleasure craft electrically decorated with thousands of lights present a spectacular display on the Intracoastal Waterway, cruising from Snows Cut to the Carolina Beach Boat Basin and back. Boats compete for prizes and add to the wonderful holiday spirit. A panel of judges choose the winners. Application to enter Flotilla: Kathie Winseck, (910) 458-0211 • The Pleasure Island Tour of Homes: Sat., 12/11: Self-guided tour through some of Pleasure Island’s most beautiful homes when they are decorated for the holidays. Tickets will be available at businesses on Pleasure Island. James Allen: 910-458-7116. • The Pleasure Island New Year Celebration: 12/31, 9pm, Kure Beach, near the pier. Giant lighted beach ball being dropped at midnight, followed by a spectacular fireworks demonstration. Free family-friendly event w/DJ and dancing; refreshments available for purchase.

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Charity/Fund-raisers JINGLE BELL BALL 5th annual Jingle Bell Ball benefits The Historical Society of Topsail Island, Sat., 12/4, 6:30pm, Topsail Island Assembly Building—dinner, dancing and cocktails! GA, non-reserved seats, $40/person; 910-358-4143. Reserved sponsor tables for parties of up to eight, $75/person; 910-547-8312 (includes some special perks.) Make check(s) payable to: HSTI Jingle Bell Ball, PO Box 3707, Topsail Beach, NC 28445. Along with payment please, include each attendee’s name, address, telephone number and email address. Gaylene Branton: 910-389-8776 FUR BALL 12/4, 6:30-10:30pm. Hilton Wilmington Riverside. Black tie, red carpet fund raising gala w/proceeds benefitting non-profit organizations: Pender County Humane Society and Adopt-An-A.N.G.E.L. $75, 21+ only. Includes wine, beer, champagne, hors d’oeuvres, live music with 360 Degrees and DJ Shorehound productions, psychic Katherine Turner, auction and more! Men’s Wearhouse will give $20 discount for all tux’s rented for the Wilmington Fur Ball (Independence Mall Location only). www.wilmingtonfurball. com/ AMERICAN RED CROSS American Red Cross-Cape Fear Chapter needs volunteers to help plan the 2011 Red Cross Gala and Auction, held 3/26/2010 at the Landfall Country Club. • Two meetings held to discuss the different opportunities to get involved, covering Red Cross services to the community, how the Gala functions as our largest fundraiser and the different committee roles, responsibilities, timelines and expectations. Purpose: o gauge your level of interest and commitment to the event and find a position fitting for such. Meetings held: 11/10 and 11, 6pm, at Panera Bread, Mayfaire, in the meeting space of the dining room (look for the Red Cross sign).RSVP: Autum Mihm, mihma@usa.redcross.org. SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Benefit at Front Street Brewery: 11/20, 5-8:30pm, at Front Street Brewery’s Beam Room. A beer and food tasting, silent auction and raffle with live music! Ticket for entry also enters you into our raffle for awesome prizes. Plus, we will have a 50/50 cash raffle.Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at Front Street Brewey, 9 N. Front St., 910-540-7455. Space limited!

OPERATION FREE TURKEY The Salvation Army is launching “Operation Forklift” to put the “thanks” back in Thanksgiving. You buy the turkey with a $10 donation to The Salvation Army. We will complete the basket with stuffing, cranberry sauce, veggies, and all the trimmings. Let’s give people something to really be thankful for! Stacey-Colette Penn: 910-762-2070

TURKEY TROT 2.4 mi. trot benefits Habitat for Humanity Thanksgiving morning, 11/25, 7:30am: $20 adv. reg. or $25 day of; walkers, $15. Children 10 & under walk/run free. The Loop at Wrightsville Beach Park; run/walk begins 8:30am. www. WilmingtonTurkeyTrot.com 762-4744, x100 or info@capefearhabitat.org

ART SOUP Fourth Friday Gallery Nights Fundraiser, Fri, 11/19, 7-9pm, at Caffe Pheonix, 35 N. Front St. Join us as we celebrate another triumphant year of the monthly art walk in Wilmington. Featuring live music with local folk-funk band Transtrum as well as a variety of hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and sponsors. A one night exhibition of select artists from Acme Art Studios. $10 tickets available at Caffe Phoenix and at participating galleries. All proceeds go continuing the grassroots efforts of all participating galleries and art spaces to promote and provide another season of Fourth Friday events in downtown Wilmington. 910-620-2047, 910-3431395 or www.art-soup.org

GALLOP FOR THE GRAVY 5K Wilmington West Rotary will hold the 4th annual ‘Gallop for the Gravy’ 5K run/1-mile Walk on Thanksgiving Day, 11/25, to benefit local and Rotary charities. Start time: 8am at the Wilmington Family YMCA, with the registration table opening at 6am sharp. The course, which begins and ends at the Y, winds through the Forest Hills neighborhood. Music, special prizes and fun throughout the morning, race results and a one-of-a-kind awards ceremony will happen at the finish line. A post-gallop assortment of free snacks and beverages available to participants. $25 entry fee includes a longsleeved T-shirt commemorating the 2010 Gallop. Proceeds benefit organizations such as UNCW, Cape Fear Community College, Communities in Schools of Cape Fear, the Wilmington Family YMCA and End Polio Now, a Rotary International project. 343-9614

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The annual Willie Stargell Celebrity Golf Tournament takes place the 12th-14th at the Country Club of Landfall, welcoming over 40 celebrities and sportsmen, including Eddie Murray, Chad Billingsly and Tony Womak, among others. The fund-raiser helps NC residents dealing with kidney disease, and includes a private reception, silent auction, and the tournmanet. Visit www.williestargellfoundation.org for full details. prevention and control. Evolution Salon & Spa has moved to a new location at 1650 Military Cutoff Road and is using this as a time to support research in honor of the family of owner Herbie Coombs, some of whom suffer from the disease. Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm; Sat, 9am-5pm. (910) 799-7679. www. evolutionofhair.com LEUKEMIA AND LYMNPHOMA BENEFIT

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WILLIE STARGELL CELEB GOLF TOURNEY 8th annual Willie Stargell Celebrity Golf Tournament is taking place 11/12-14, Country Club of Landfall, in memory of Willie “Pops” Stargell, the former Pittsburgh Pirate legend who wore uniform number 8. Over 40 celebrities will attend, including Eddie Murray, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame; participating are Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsly; former Pittsburgh Pirates player Tony Womack; and former Boston Red Sox outfielder, and Wilmington resident, Trot Nixon. Event raises money to help NC residents dealing with kidney disease, which claimed Willie Stargell’s life. Three-day event includes a private reception for sponsors and the celebrities, as well as an auction dinner at the Country Club of Landfall Saturday night. Auction items: signed baseballs from Major League Baseball players, and other signed sports memorabilia, and a weekend stay in a Figure Eight Island home. Tourney on Sun., 11/14. Open-to-the-public autograph session is on Sat., 11/13 at the Landfall Hampton Inn. www. williestargellfoundation.org (910) 350-1211 or email: mccoll18@bellsouth.net. ANGEL TREE 2010 Methodist Home for Children: Christmas Angel Tree Program. Put up an Angel Tree in your church or business, and we will provide the Angel’ with a child’s wishes to be hung on the tree the month of November. Select an angel and help make Christmas morning bright for a child or family. Regina Hawse: 910-471-6088 or rhawse@ mhfc.org; Brian Wylie: 910-538-2091 or bwylie@ mhfc.org

Theatre/Auditions BROWN COAT PUB AND THEATRE Weekly live sitcom “Sides” presents its final season every Mon., 9pm. Free admission! On 12/13 will be the 50th episode and two-hour series finale with special wrap party with cast after. Special Wrap Party with the Cast to follow performance. • Downtown Wilmington. Tues night trivia, 10pm. • Friday and Saturday night karaoke, 10pm. • Sundays: Poetry night at 8pm; karaoke at 10pm. • $5. 111 Grace St., www.guerillatheatre.com. (910) 341-0001 BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS Big Dawg presents “That Championship Season,” a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play. Directed Lou Criscuolo, the play takes ruthless aim at America’s culture of winning at all costs, with additional jabs at 1950s-era small-town America

and its bigotry, double-dealing, racism and hate. Set in 1972, the plot focuses on a group of five men whose lives have not gone as they’d hoped and who therefore seek refuge in memories of their glory days 11/11-14, Thurs-Sat, 8pm, and Sun., 3pm. $18 GA, $15 for students, seniors and military. Thurs. shows: $10. 910-341-7228 or www. bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, downtown Wilmington. 613 Castle St. HAIRSPRAY Techmoja Dance Co. presents “Hairspray” 11/1214,19-21 and 26-28, 8pm, with Sun. matinees at 3pm. Hannah Block Historic USO 120 S. Second St. Direction and choreography by Kevin Lee-y Green. Tickets: $18 adult or $15 students/seniors, (910) 341-7860. GREETINGS “Greetings” by Tom Dudzick—a heartwarming two-act comedy, directed by Katina Greeves. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Originally produced by the George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick, NJ;Gregory S. Hurst, producing director. 11/12, 13 and 14; 11/19, 20 and 21. Sneads Ferry Community Center, 126 Park Lane. Tickets: $12/door. 910-327-2798. www. sneadsferrycommunitytheatre.com OKLAHOMA The Upper Room Theatre Company, Wilmington’s Christian community theatre company, will perform the Broadway musical “Oklahoma,” with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, on 11/12-14 and 19-21 at Lutheran Church of Reconciliation’s Ministry Center, 7500 Market St. Shows at 7pm, with 3pm matinees on 11/14 and 21. Tickets: $7 for children under 12; $10 for adults; www.upperroomtheatre.org or by calling (910) 6869203. Story revolves around the budding romance of its main characters through their dreams of the future and their fear of the unknown. PROOF The Red Barn Studio Theatre Presents “Proof,” by David Auburn. Directed by Steve Bakunas, and featuring Isabel Heblich, Adam Poole, Audra Glyn Smith and Steve Bakunas. Through 11/13. WedSat, 8pm; Sundays, 3pm. $27 for adults, $25 for students/seniors. Box Office open Tues-Sat, 2-5pm. 762-0955 or 1122 S. Third St. CREATIVE DRAMA AND PUPPETRY Creative Drama & Puppetry Workshop, 11/20-12/18, ages 8-12. Sat., 10am-11:30am, $40. Dowtown at the Cape Fear Playhouse. stageworksyouth.org CITY STAGE THEATER Santaland Diaries: 11/26-28, 12/3-5, 10-12. • Chicago: 12/30- 1/2, 1/7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30. All shows at City Stage, downtown Wilmington. (910)264-2602. citystagetheatre@ gmail.com. GLEE PERFORMANCE CLUB GLEE class now offered at The Performance Club Studio Theater! On-going Wednesday’s 6-6:45pm. Visit PerformanceClubKids.com or call 910-3383378 for more information on all classes. • Openings for “Holiday Spectacular”! A seasonal performance for young actors.Directed by LJ Woodard. Class rehearsals start in November. • The Performance Troupe presents “Free to Be...You and Me” 11/1112. Call studio for reservations. 6624 Gordon Rd, Studio B. 910-338-3378 or performanceclub@ me.com. www.PerformanceClubKids.com MULLIGAN’S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS The Mulligan’s family reunions are never a dull event, a mix of Irish Catholic and their Italian Southern-in-Laws, the Kelly’s. Once a year, the Mulligans and the Kellies try to bury the hatchet in the hopes of gaining a little holiday cheer. But this year, they may want to bury the hatchet in Fiona, the new bride, who wants the perfect holiday dinner. A host of ysfunctional fun, with singing, dancing and mistletoe. 11/266, 12/2, 9 and 16. Adults: $40 and kids,$20. Front St. Brewery, 910-232-6611, porchtheatre.com. BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE AUDITIONS Stagestruck Players’ youth division of Brunswick Little Theatre, announces auditions for the upcoming production of Mr. Toad’s Mad Adventures from Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Auditions will be held 3-5pm, 11/13-14, in Building F at Brunswick Community College. Cast siz flexible, from 15 to 30 individuals. Age range, 9 to 18 years. Cold readings from the script and

participation in drama games. Performance dates: 2/25 -27, and 3/4 – 6 at the Events Center, Odell Williamson Auditorium. FDebbie Skillman: 457 -5651 or dskillman@ec.rr.com. AUDITION FOR ARTS POETICA IV Dancers & Choreographers Needed for Cape Fear Community College’s Highly Acclaimed Arts Poetica IV; paid performance. Audition time and place TBA. To get your audition material, contact Marlowe Moore mmoore@cfcc.edu or Gena McKinley gmckinley@cfcc.edu. (910)362-7564 NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Every week at Nutt St: Tues. and Wed. Improv with the “Nutt House” troupe ($5 cover and $1 Front St draft beer);Thurs. Open Mic Stand-up; Fri. and Sat.: Nationally Touring Comedians:. Schedule: 10/2930: Todd Barry. 29th: one show at 8pm, doors; 9pm, show. 30th: two shows, 1st, 7pm doors and 8pm show; 2nd, 9:30 doors; 10pm show. Special eventtickets $15 advance/day of. • 11/12-13: Justice League of Comedy, feat. King Rich and Kyle Davis. 8pm,doors; 9pm, show. Tickets $8/10 • 11/1920: Jesse Joyce. 8pm doors; 9pm show . Tickets $10/$12 • 12/3-4: Vic Henley . 8pm doors; 9pm show. Tickets $10/12. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet.com. 910-520-5520

Music/Concerts THE SECRET SWARM Squidco Presents The Secret Swarm, in side-byside solo shows from Katherine Young on solo bassoon, employing amplification and pedals to enhance the overtones, interior sounds and power of the bassoon; and Jacob Wick, breaking down the trumpet into its constituent parts: air, metal, spit, song, revealing its myriad sonic possibilities.1003 North 4th St., $5. (917)535-0265 MOLASSES CREEK CONCERT Circle Entertainment presents Molasses Creek, who is currently promoting their new release, “More Better Molasses Creek.” High-energy acoustic group, 7pm, Sat., 11/20, Playhouse 211 in Southport! Please, bring canned goods to share with those in our community who are less fortunate. Tickets: $15/person, or two for $25. Ken Perrin: keyfla@gmail.com or 910-274-3971, 4320 Southport-Supply Rd., right across from Brunswick Electric in St. James Plaza.

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Dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS Cape Fear Contra Dancers presents Tuesday Night Contra Dances every 2nd and 4th Tues. at 7:309:30pm at the 5th Ave United Methodist Church, 409 South 5th Ave. in Downtown Wilmington. Admission is $3; offers live band and caller, dress casually, family atmosphere with contemporary American Folk Dance. Singles/couples welcome. 11/23. Phoebe Hood: 270-3363. DANCE-A-LORUS Cucalorus and The Dance Cooperative will join forces in an experimental collaboration of film, dance and music, continuing a tradition that has always wowed its audience. All three medias blend together into the sensory combustion known as “Dance-a-lorus.” 11/11, 7:15pm at Thalian Hall Main Stage, 310 Chestnut St. (910) 632-2241 or (910) 343-5995 for tickets. NEW HANOVER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, Weds 12:30 Advancing Beginner, 1:30 Ballroom II, Nov-Dec. No classes Thanksgiving week. Advance Registration Required. 799-2001 AZALEA COAST NC USA DANCE Social Dance and lesson hosted by Azalea Coast NC USA Dance chapter on Sat., 11/13, at New Hanover Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. Social dance lesson begins at 6:45pm. dance to custom mix of ballroom and Latin music, 7:30-10pm. Admission includes lesson, no partner needed. $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students w/ID. (910)799-8566, AzaleaCoastDance@aol. com. www.azaleacoastncusadance.org DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS Stripped: An intimate studio series with Doug Varone and Dnaces, Mon., 11/15, 7pm, free. Showasing movement without lights or costumes,

live excerpts of old and new repertory work. Intimate studio atmosphenere gives audiences a chance to get close to the work, the company adnd the artistic process. Q&A follows. • 11/17: 8pm: Doug Varone and Dances live onstage at Kenan Auditorium, $6, students; $8 nonUNCW students; $22 public. Opens with “Lux,” energetic work that embodies Varone’s signature flowing movement style set to Philip Glass’ “The Light.” BEGINNER BALLROOM Beginner ballroom for absolute beginners starts Mon., 11/22, Learn to Dance for All Occasions next Friday Night Dance Club: 7:30-10:30 11/12 and every Friday except Thanksgiving. Intro Lesson early, $7, $5/HS/College w/id. Less than 1 mile from UNCW. 4523 Franklin Ave, Singles and couples. Across from Cinema Dr, Corner Kerr and Franklin,Workshops. www. BallrooomDanceSportNC.com. 910-799-2001 CAROLINA LOUNGE DANCE LESSONS Tues.: Free shag lessons with Brad White. Beginner 7:30pm, Intermediate 8pm. Dancing till 11pm. $5 cover. • Line dance lessons w/Barbara Braak, 7:30pm; country line dancing, 9:30. Coming Thurs, 11/4: Band of Oz, 8:30pm. • Fri.: Salsa Night begins with Argentine Tango lessons, 7:30pm. $5 cover. Salsa Lessons, 9:30pm & DJ Lalo. Open till 2:30am. • Sat.: Salsa w/DJ LaLo, free, 9pm till close. Carolina Lounge, 910 791-7595. BELLYDANCE CLASSES Bellydance classes held Thurs. evenings, 6:307:30pm at the Firehouse Pilates Studio. Marie: 910-620-3566 or divyawaters@yahoo.com 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd.

MUSIC ON MARKET Market Fine Art’s free concert, “Mass of the Children,” Sat., 11/20, 7:30pm, Sanctuary at St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market St. Attached is additional information on this concert. Sharon Miller: 762-9393 ext. 212 or smiller@sacpc.org, CAPE FEAR CHORALE Cape Fear Chorale and orchestra, under the direction of Jerry S. Cribbs, will present its 2010 fall concert on Sun, 11/21, 4pm, Grace Methodist Church, 401 Grace St. Concert includes the first movement of John Rutter’s Magnificat, and carols composed or arranged by Rutter. All-volunteer Chorale celebrates 12 years with two concerts annually; free and open to the public.Concert expenses are funded through tax-deductible contributions. www.capefearchorale.org. A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS Carolina Vocal Arts Ensemble, under the direction of Steve Field , will present “A Classic Christmas,” Mon, 12/6, 7:30pm. Special performance feat. “O Holy Night,” Still, Still ,Still” and “Carol of the Bells,” as well as selections from Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Magnificat, along with Ralph Vaughn Williams Fantasia on Christmas Carols. 1st Presbyterian Church, 125 S. 3rd St. Free but donations gracefully be accepted. www. carolinavocalarts.org or 910-960-SING NEW HORIZONS BAND CONCERT New Horizons Band Concert at Independence Mall at Time Warner/JCPenney entrances for adults who play music “just for the fun of it.” (910) 371-6175 MUSIC INSTRUCTION Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or

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Art ART SOUP Art Soup, a local nonprofit arts organization, and Tidal Creek Cooperative presents Transitory, an art exhibition featuring the collected works of Rachel Kastner and Colleen Ringrose, on display through Jan. 2011. 5329 Oleander Dr, Suite 204. 910-7992667 UNCW ANN FLACK BOSEMAN GALLERY UNCW’s Ann Flack Boseman Galleryannounces its 2010-11 exhibition calendar, covering a diverse collection of media • Meredith Connelly’s Ann Flack Boseman Scholarship Show: 11/11-12/12, w/reception on 11/11, 6-7:30pm, Boseman Gallery (Fisher University Union, 2nd Floor). Selected annually by the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History, the scholarship is endowed through the generosity of Mark Griffi s and Dave Robertson in honor of Ms. Boseman. The award, which is a merit-based honor, consists of tuition support, as well as a solo exhibition. Shane Fernando, (910) 962-7972 or fernandol@uncw.edu. NO BOUNDAIRES A reknowned artist from our Wilmington Sister City in Belize, as well as artists from Spain, Brazil, Australia, Scotland, and the United States will paint on Bald Head Island, through 11/19, at the seventh No Boundaries International Art Colony. The goal of No Boundaries is to give artists and the community a forum for free expression and cross-cultural dialogue. No Boundaries is essential to the global community in its ability to imagine and realize a future filled with diverse voices that are heard with empathy. The fruits of this dynamic meeting will be shared with the public in an exhibition at Acme Art Studios with an Exhibition Gala, Sat., 11/20, 6-10pm.

NOVEMBER DRAWING AND PAINTING November Drawing and Painting classes with Lois DeWitt. Small classes: $20 ea. or $75/four. Individual instruction: $25/two hour session. loislight@bellsouth.net • Paint From A Photo: $20/class, $75/four sessions, Tues, 3-5pm. Bring your favorite photo or printed image, learn basic painting skills to turn it into your own beautiful painting! Use oils, water colors or acrylics. • Watercolor, Wed. 11am-1pm. Learn wet and dry brush, expressive brushstroke, light and shadow washes, spray and splash! Learn watercolor basics or refresh your painting skills. • Drawing: $20/class, $75/four sessions, Wed., 3pm-5pm. Line, shading, composition and how to draw what you see. Learn the basics or refresh your drawing skills. • Drawing, Sat., 11am-1pm. Line, shading, composition and how to draw what you see. Learn the basics or refresh your drawing skills. • Acrylic Painting, Sat., 3-5pm. Color mixing, brushwork, gradations, light and shadow. Learn the basics or refresh your painting skills. SILVER COAST WINERY LABEL CONTEST Silver Coast Winery hosts an art competition for the creation of its’ newest wine label for an oak-aged Port Wine hand-crafted in true Mediterranean style. $500 awarded, w/ recognition on the label (label will become the property of Silver Coast Winery). Submissions no larger than 8” x 10.” Deadline: 11/20. Final label dimensions: 2” x 4,” in full

11/20: ART FOR THE MASSES

Art for the Masses has snuck up on us again, welcoming over 100 artists on November 20th to the Wilmington Convention Center. Here, they’ll be selling their fine art—in all mediums, from jewelry to paintings, clothing to purses, drawings to sculpture and more—from any where between $25 and $250 only! It’s the perfect place for unique gift-buyers and art collectors to convene, from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. All monies go to artists, too!

SPECTRUM ART GALLERY 2nd Annual Paint Around benefit event for DREAMS of Wilmington, Feat: Jane Faudree, Kristin Gibson, Ann Hair, Nancy Noel May and Phil Meade. All five artists will sign all five canvases, w/ artworks raffled off to benefit DREAMS of Wilmington, a local organization that provides arts training and education to local youth. $5 or 5 for $20 raffle tickets may be purchased at Spectrum through 11/20. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Final drawing on 20th at 5pm. • Artist Reception & Wine Tasting, Fri. 11/12, 6-8pm. Fee and open to the public.Live music and refreshments. The featured artists from the Paint Around will be present to talk about the experience and to show off their latest creations. Raffle ticketsavailable at event. Spectrum Art and Jewelry: 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd. www. SpectrumArtAndJewelry.com or 910-256-2323.

WALLS FINE ART GALLERY Oil Painters of America presents Walls Fine Art Gallery as 2010 Eastern Regional Exhibition Host. The exhibition will run 11/13. Oil Painters of America has a membership of over 3200 artists. With three levels of membership, each attained through a jury process, the organization is focused on the preservation of representational art by providing support and promotion to their members and the art through education, exhibitions, and marketing. Two-day, non-sale, preview, 10am-6pm, 10/14, and 10am-3pm on 10/15. Sales begin at the opening, 10/15, 6-10pm. Exhibition will include 90 juried member and signature member paintings, as well as paintings by master signature members. OPA member exhibition submission instructions are

color. Applications: www.silvercoastwinery.com. Include contact info and a brief bio; events@ silvercoastwinery.com. IRREFERENCE Colleen Ringrose, painter and mixed media artist, presents \”Irreference.\”—encaustic and digital copy transfers, focusing on the intersection of pictures of people and text. 621N4TH Gallery. On display thorugh 12/3; 910)520-3325 POTTERY SHOW AND SALE Coastal Carolina Clay Guild will have its 4th annual holiday sale with 45 members participating, including Hiroshi Sueyoshi, Dina Wilde-Ramsing, Don Johns, and Brian Evans. Functional and sculptural pieces will be for sale. This is a the perfect place to purchase affordable holiday gifts. Proceeds benefit Empty Bowls and other community projects. Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second St. (910)762-4212 FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHTS Fourth Friday Gallery Nights 2010, 6-9pm on the

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fourth Friday of each month: 12/26. No admission. All ages. Several downtown galleries, studios and art spaces will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. The Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Includes opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-activities; www. wilmingtonfourthfridays.com. BOTTEGA EVENTS Now featuring “Paperazzi,” co-curated exhibit, 2D and 3D paper art work from a variety of artists. • Mon.: Old Skool Video Game Night and Open Paint and Create (bring art in progress). • Tues: Starving Artist and open-mic night; 11/9: Atlantis Open-Mic • Wed. Weekly Wine Tastings, 7pm • Thurs: 11/11: Wilmington Writers Forum meets, 6-10pm (writers welcome). • 11/25: Thanksgiving dinner for regulars at Bottega. • Call to artists: Submissions for our Spring 2011 exhibition—recent or new works created by people with developmental and physical disabilities. All styles, medium and creative processes welcome. 2 jpeg images by 3/1/2011. 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737, www.bottegagallery.com. www.myspace.com/ bottegagallery. ART FOR THE MASSES Sat., 11/20, 11am-5pm: 10th Art for the Masses, featuring local fine art for $25-$250. A one-day event for local fine artists to sell their work directly to the public. No gallery, no middleman, no wine, no cheese, just hardcore capitalism. Artists set-up: Fri., 11/19, 3-8pm. Location to be determined. Jenni Harris: aftm@ creativewilmington.com PROJEKTE “Paperazzi,” co-curated exhibit consisting of 2D and 3D works of art created entirely on paper by local and regional artists. • “Figure Study,” oil on canvas, Bonnie EnglandOngoing events: Sun., 6-8pm, Figure Drawing, $10. • Mon, Yoga Class; 6:30-7:30pm, “pay-what-you-can”; Tues: Yoga Class, 6:30-7:30pm, “pay-what-you-can”; Belly-Dancing Class, 7:30-9pm, $15/class or $50/4 classes. • Wed.: African Drum Class, 6:307:30pm, $10; 1st Wed. ea. month: Diva Made—a discussion group for and about creative women ; 7:30-9pm, free event. • Thurs: Wine tasting, 6-8pm, free. Every other Thursday: Thursday Theater, 7-9pm, Projekte Jazz, feat. the CFCC Jazz Ensemble, 9pm-midnight, free. • Fri: Pole Dancing Class, 10:30am, $20/class. Projekte Rock ; 8:30 - 11pm, a free event. 1st Friday of every month: Drum Circle, 7-9m, free. Jazz in the Projekte, 9pm-midnight, free. 4th Friday of every month: 4th Friday Gallery Walk and Artist reception, 7-9pm, free. • Sat: Projekte Rock, 8:30-11pm, free. 2nd Saturday of every month: Creative Exchange, 25pm, $15 for booth rental for artists, free to public. 523 South 3rd St. 910-352-0236 or theprojekte@ gmail.com. PORT CITY POTTERY & FINE CRAFTS Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, w/ handmade, one-ofa-kind, 3-D art, crafts and more by jury-selected coastal North Carolina artisans. Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5:30pm; Sun., 11-4pm. 307 N. Front St./7637111, portcitypottery.com

Museums BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com. NC AQUARIUM EXHIBIT: Thank the ocean through a breathtaking new exhibit. The Aquarium installed its “Thank You Ocean” exhibit showcasing photography of sting rays, waves, fishermen and such by worldfamous photographers Scott Marshall, Logan Mock-Bunting and DJ Struntz. Admission: $8 ages 13-61; $7 ages 62 and up; $6 ages 3-12. Free

admission for: children under 2; registered groups of N.C. school children, and NC Aquarium Society members. EVENTS: Aquarist Apprentice: Sat., 11/6, 20, 27, 6pm. Ages 10 and up; 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $23-25. Admission included. • Behind the Scenes Tour: 11/18, 11:30am; 11/14, 21 and 28, 2pm. Children under 8 not permitted. Children 8-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fee: $15/ages 13 and up, $13/ages 8-12. • Extended Behind theScenes Tour, 11/12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 26 and 29, 2pm. Children under 8 are not permitted; between 8-14 accompanied byparent or guardian. $18-$20; admission included. • Chidren’s Discovery Time: 11/18 (Turtles), 10am. Ages 3-5, $11/child. Admission included; parents pay admission only. • Daddy and Me, 11/13, 9am. For adults and kids ages 1-2. $13, one adult and one child ($1 additional child) admission included. • Mommy and Me: 11/16, 20, 30, 9am. For adults and kids ages 1-2. $13, one adult and one child ($1 additional child). Admission included. • Sea Squirts Breakfast and Playtime w/Fishes: 11/19, 8am-9am before we open our doors to the general public. $5-$15. • Surf Fishing Workshop, 11/13, 20, 9am. Ages 10 and up.$12/participant. Admission not included. • AquaCamp: Incredible Invertebrates: 11/11, 8:30am-3pm. $40/participant. Pre-register for all programs! 910-458-7468; 900 Loggerhead Rd. Kure Beach. www.ncaquariums.com CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Grooming: Glimpse a selection of personal grooming items, as you explore treasures from Cape Fear Museum’s collection. From wooden hair curlers to strawberry lip gloss, discover objects that help tell the stories of grooming through time. • Going To The Movies: Experience the history of a century of movie-going in the Lower Cape Fear region. Explore where people went to the movies. Discover how the theater experience has changed over the years. Watch some of the first films local residents may have seen. • Photography in Focus, opens 11/19. Explore the evolution of photography, from the daguerreotype to the digital camera. Discover how picture-taking technologies have changed, bringing cameras and photographs out of the studio and into the mainstream. • EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resident’s Day: Residents admitted free first Sun. ea. mo. • Learning Center: Cape Fear Indians, 11/13, 20, 27, 10am-4pm, ages 5-12. Examine local Native American pot shards and make your own clay pot to take home. • Cape Fear 101: Wilmington Goes to the Movies, 11/10, 7pm. From the Bijou to the Joyland, explore turn-of-the century movie going with film historian Robert Allen. Using newspaper accounts, photographs, memoirs, and recollections, $5, member; $7, nonmembers. Lght refreshments before and after presentation. Tickets: 910-798-4362. • Cape Fear Skies: Native American Myths & Legends, 11/21, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Venture into the planetarium and explore the night sky in the daytime. Free with paid admission. • Museum closed Thanksgiving day.• Hours: 9am5pm Tues-Sat. and 1-5pm, Sun. Museum closed Mon. until Memorial Day 2011. Winter hrs: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for students wi/ID and senior citizens; $5 special military rate w/military ID; $3 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are always free. 814 Market St. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF WILMINGTON Activities vary every day of the week: Messy Mondays and Exploration Stations, Kids Cooking Club and Fetch!, Muddy Buddies and Toddler Time, Cardio Chaos, Gross Saturdays and Gardening Club! • Holiday Hoopla takes place 11/18, at Hanover Center Shopping Center, 5-8pm. Sip wine, enjoy discounted shopping at select stores and help raise monies for the museum! Tickets: $10, members, or $15, nonmembers., and includes two raffle tickest, glass of wine, apps from J. Michaels, Chick-fil-A and Cafe Brava, a collectors edition museum ornament and discount shopping pass t othe center. 16 Orange St. (910) 243-3534. www. playwilmington.org WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach 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

com. Deadline entry: 11/17, 5pm. Max. 100 total entries will be accepted into this year’s parade so sign up early! info@wilmingtonrecreation.com SNIPES ACADEMY OF ARTS AND DESIGN UNCW students partnered with Snipes Academy of Arts & Design and tutored 51 students in Grades K-4 in reading and math each week since the beginning of this school year. To celebrate their accomplishments, UNCW students will be hosting a celebration ceremony and exhibiting their work, Wed., 11/17, 9am-11:30am, at Watson School of Education, UNCW, 601 South College Rd. Laura Jennings, principal: 910-251-6175. CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Free customer appreciation day at Hook Line and Paddle. Staff answers questions about recreational kayaking and Native Watercraft Pro Endorsed Fishing Guides for kayak fishing questions. Free BBQ lunch and Jambalya for dinner. Starts 11am in front of the Blockade Runner Resort. Free kayak demo so people can try kayaking for free. 910)7926945 WORLD WAR II GROUP World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition seeks persons from Southeastern NC who survived or witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 12/7/1941, for the upcoming 69th anniversary commemoration. Coalition sponsors the annual ceremony at 1:25pm, Battleship Park in Wilmington, across the Cape Fear River from Water Street. Ayers: 910-796-3292 or DAyers91@ aol.com. CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Thurs. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College. www. capefearcameraclub.org

Readings/Lectures CIVIAL WAR NOVEL SIGNING Sat., 11/13, McKendree R. (Mike) Long III will be on hand at Fort Fisher State Historic Site to sign copies of his Civil War historical fiction novel “No Good Like It Is,” 2-5pm. “No Good Like It Is” has been described as a fast moving, engaging Civil War epic that depicts the adventures—and misadventures—of two hard-bitten Confederate cavalrymen who rode with Terry’s Texas Rangers. 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach; (910) 4585538 or www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher TWO SISTERS BOOKERY 11/18: 6:30pm: Nan Graham at New Hanover County Library-Northeast Branch. Nan’s humorous commentaries on WHQR have delighted listeners for years, as well as the two volumes, Turn South at the Next Magnolia and In a Magnolia Minute, which are collections of some of her funniest stories. She will be the featured speaker for this annual program presented by the Friends of the Library. Two Sisters Bookery will handle book sales after the program and Nan will be on hand to personally autograph copies. Two Sisters Bookery, The Cotton Exchange, 318 Nutt St. 910-762-4444

Classes/Workshops ACTING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS Director and acting coach Sunnie Pennington’s Workshop for Teens teaches basic acting techniques, audition expertise, what makes a professional looking résumé and headshot, and how to make one or take ine! (910) 477-0515. CREATIVE MARKETING Creative Marketing in Today’s Environment, Wed., 11/10, 6-9pm. Health Science/Learning Resources Building, Room L 107. 415 N. 2nd St. Timely and informative seminar addresses the sales and marketing issues a company faces in difficult economic times. COUPON 101 Coupon 101: The Basic, Thurs. 11/11, 6-8pm. Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation, 795 Ocean Highway West Supply, NC. New couponer to learn the tips and techniques in maximizing the use of coupons. Cost: Four can goods for the local food bank. Register: www.BHO2020.org or

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910-253-0699 SEMINAR ON HISTORIC RENOVATION Free seminar on Historic Renovation offered by The Balding Brothers and Lisle Architecture & Design, two members of Historic Wilmington Foundation’s Preservation Resources Network, Wed., 11/17, 67:30pm. 614 Market St., (910) 763-6053. edwards@ historicwilmington.org. FREE WRITING WORKSHOPS CFCC will present a series of four free writing workshops in November, entitled “Truth-telling: Baring your soul without baring TMI.” Conducted by CFCC English instructor Marlowe Moore, on Satu., 11/20, 1am-1:30pm, room S-302 of the McLeod Building in downtown. Topics covered will include overcoming personal fears and doubts, revealing the “horrible” truth, creating honest writing, and some tricks of the trade to reveal piercing truth without sacrificing privacy or dignity. Open to public; pre-reg rqd. First 12 participants will be registered: 910-362-7316 or mwilliams@ cfcc.edu. FINDING YOUR VOICE AS A HEALTHCARE PRO Guest speaker and North Carolinian Tiffany Christensen will speak on “finding your voice as a caring health care professional,” 9-11:50am, 11/10, School of Nursing Auditorium, Room 1005, at UNCW. She will share insights with health care professionals into patients’ perspectives on dying. Free and open to the public. www.sickgirlspeaks. com. Dana Fischetti, 910-508-3127 or fischettid@ uncw.edu.

Clubs/Notices FEDERAL POINT HISTORIC PRES. SOCIETY The Federal Point Historic Preservation Society holds membership meetings once a month, 7:309pm, at the Federal Point History Center, 1121-A N. Lake Blvd. Public invited. Schedule: • 11/15: Author LeRae Umfleet discusses 1898 Wilmington race riots, as scribed in her book, “A Day of Blood.” (910) 458-0502. HOLIDAY PARADE PARTICIPANTS WANTED The City of Wilmington is currently looking for community groups, school organizations, bands and businesses for the Wilmington Holiday Parade to be held on Sun., 12/5. Entry forms and parade route maps available at www.wilmingtonrecreation.

CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556. Judy: 383-0374. AD/HD SUPPORT GROUPS CHADD volunteers facilitate support groups for people affected by AD/HD. Our Parent Support

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Tours CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Culinary Adventures Tours with food writer/chef Liz Biro. 2:30-5:00pm. Guides visitors thru downtown Wilmington’s food history with delicious stops. Tours offered Thursdays & Saturdays. Admission charge. http://www.lizbiro.com/; 910-545-8055 WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Wilmington Newcomers Club meets monthly at 9:30am on the 2nd Thurs ea. month at the Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. Sign up for our satellite groups, where members can follow their particular interest and make new friends along the way—bridge clubs, dinner groups, business networking groups, etc. 910-632-8315, www. wilmingtonncnewcomers.com. SCREEN GEMS STUDIO Tour the movie studio, and see where films and TV shows like “One Tree Hill” and “Dawson’s Creek” are/were filmed. Sat-Sun at noon and 2pm. 3433433. AIRLIE GARDENS Enjoy the 67 beautiful acres of Airlie Gardens year round. Operating hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 9am5pm. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children. 910-798-7700 or www.airliegardens.org. HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. For Halloween” Daily continuous tours offered 10am-10pm. Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 251-8889 or www.horsedrawntours.com HOLLYWOOD LOCATION WALK Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; Historic downtown Wilmington! Fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead guests to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military, and children 6 or under are free. 910-794-7177. HollywoodNC.com.

Health care professionals take heed: Tiffany Chirstensen will speak at UNCW’s School of Nursing on the 10th, sharing her insights about the profession and patients’ perspectives on dying. The event is free and open to the public, at the School of Nursing Auditorium, Room 1005. For more information about Christensen or the event, go to www.sickgirlspeaks.com. Group for parents of children with AD/HD meets the second Mon of ea. month at the YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear (S. College Road at Holly Tree) from 7-9pm. Adult Support Group for adults who have AD/HD themselves meets monthly on second Tues. at the same place and time. Free and available on a drop-in basis to residents of New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties.Karen: WilmCHADD@aol.com. PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm. Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo.com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance. CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. capefearweddingassociation. com YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm. Ages 18-35.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30 pm 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Sunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Saturday. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Saturday evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com TOURS OF WWII SITES Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern North Carolina. 7936393 or History@wilburjones.com TOURS OF OLD WILMINGTON Walking tours start at the end of Market and Water streets on the Cape Fear River. Times: 9am, 11am and 1pm, Wed-Sat., or Sun/Mon/Tues by appt. $12 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Seniors are $10. Provide step-on tours for bus tours and groupwalking tours. Due to weather, call to check on times etc: 910-409-4300. http://touroldwilmington. blogspot.com

THALIAN HALL TOURS In addition to a full schedule of performances, self-guided tours of the theater are offered MonFri, 12-6pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt. 343-3664. WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 7634483. GHOST WALK 90 minute tour through downtown haunted sites. Nightly at 8:30 pm, plus Tues-Sat at 6:30 pm. Tours begin at Market and Water Sts. 602-6055.

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ADOPT A PET “Hero” Needs some Heroes to his rescue! I am a sweet, shy boy that wound up at Pender County Animal Control. Even though I have a big smile on my face in this picture, I was in pretty rough shape. The Sunburst Foundation took me into their rescue because they thought I was so cute and sweet. Last week I spent time at the vet to 3 decayed molars that caused me a lot of pain extracted and I was found to have lyme disease and heartworm disease to boot. I am presently on antibiotics and pain killers and having to eat soft food but I am making progress. Sunburst Foundation is in desperate need of funds to help heal my heart. I won’t be available for a permanent home until the treatment is over so I am anxious to get started. Your tax deductible donations can be sent to: Sunburst Foundation PO Box 7527, Wilmington, NC 28406 and indicate for “Hero” Meanwhile that are many more homeless, helpless cats and dogs at the Pender County Animal Control at 3280 New Savannah Rd in Burgaw, NC. Shelter hours 1-4 Monday through Friday and 12n-4p on Sat. Phone is 910-259-1349 or shelter manager’s cell 910-279-3196 Please check them out and them out and tell them that “Hero” sent you. XXOO HERO

The Pender County Animal Control is in desperate need of dog houses or igloos for their canines. Please contact Darlene Clewis, shelter manager for more info on this need at 910-279-3196.

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