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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Gwenyfar gets a visit from the ghosts of president’s past, part 3 BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

?: The ghost of the seventeenth president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, visits Gwenyfar in the Wilmington National Cemetery on the heels of the 2016 election. Courtesy photo

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ock decided to accept my “hauntings” by dead U.S. presidents with a certain amount of grace. Perhaps he had been advised to just go with the delusions until they passed. Meanwhile, Hilda was elated we were out for a second night in a row at a graveyard.

Admittedly, I had trepidation about meeting President Andrew Johnson. What do you say to a man who faced impeachment

by Congress, then served in the Senate once he left office as president? That takes a certain tenacity, for sure. Still, Hilda and I returned to the graveyard. She enjoyed sniffing around the magnolia tree since thus far the presidential ghosts seemed to appear and disappear from there. I decided just to simplify matters and await them near what seemed to be their gateway. Just as I con-

sidered going home to avoid discussing his time in office, a deep male voice greeted us.

“Good evening, Gwenyfar ... Hilda.”

I looked up to see the 17th president of the United States, dressed in attire right out of “Gone with the Wind” and a haircut known to little boys the world over as “The Bowl Cut.” “Good evening, Mr. President. Thank you for meeting with us.”

He gestured to Hilda. “James mentioned Hilda would accompany you, but that she seemed unbothered by spirits.”

He surveyed the graveyard.

“The Union Colored Troops are buried here, yes?”

“Yes, sir.”

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“Do you know I was the only Southern senator not to resign my seat when the states seceded?”

“Yes, sir. I read that was why Lincoln wanted you on the ticket.”

He nodded thoughtfully. “It’s an odd way to come to office: through death.” He paused and looked around at the graves. “Of course, the other Johnson to serve as president also ascended through death. No one really pays that much attention to the second name on the ticket—until they really must.”

He turned to look at me. “I know something about impeachment, and let me tell you: There is a real possibility that, if the Republican ticket wins, Mike Pence will be president sooner rather than later.”

I refrained from checking the time, but

we couldn’t be more than 5 minutes into our chat. Already, here we were at impeachment.

“You know, I am sure I was brought up on 11 charges of impeachment by the House?” he queried.

I nodded.

“The Senate voted in my favor,” he pointed out.

By one vote, I thought. One vote. God, what did that feel like?

“Yes, by one vote they voted for me,” he said, as if mind-reading my thoughts. “The Senate is, of course, the province of gentlemen and they understood what the House would not or could not do.”

It’s now or never, I thought. “So do you regret removing Stanton from office and facing

the impeachment?” I asked.

“I did what I thought I had to do. Politics is difficult to understand (and at that time) during reconstruction … I had obligations that Congress simply refused to accommodate and a cabinet that ... a strong leader must lead, not follow. That’s what the country needed then.”

“Even though it ignored the checks and balances between the branches of government?” I asked.

“You know, we are well-aware one of the candidates doesn’t fully understand the checks and balances system. I would wager that perhaps a large portion of the electorate doesn’t either. I replaced Stanton for the good of the country during crisis. They brought up impeachment charges for that.

What do you think is going to happen when he can’t fire a cabinet member or judge the first time they disagree with him?”

I smiled at the spirit and nodded to acknowledge I understood his point. But still.

“When you were in the Senate, how would you have reacted?”

“I stayed! I didn’t resign and follow everyone else when the war started. Do you understand the determination and stamina that took?” he exploded.

“I can’t even imagine, sir.” I swallowed.

“That must have been difficult.”

He nodded. “Leadership is vision, leadership is determination—it is follow-through.”

I wanted to ask him about compromise but just didn’t feel up to upsetting the spectre anymore than I already had.

“Standing on principle is important to me.

I didn’t work my way up from a log cabin in Raleigh as an illiterate tailor’s apprentice to the highest office in the land because I fell for every pretty story someone told me. No, you don’t get swayed, you know what is right and make it happen.”

Do I have the guts to ask? I’ll kick myself forever if I don’t. “Sir, I’m not trying to be rude, but you mentioned your apprenticeship in Raleigh: the one you ran away from.

There were advertisements offering a reward for your return. You left the state seeking your freedom.”

“That’s right, I did—one of the best decision I ever made. Went to Tennessee, met Eliza. That was the turning point for me: Eliza.” He shook his head. “Beautiful, shy, quiet. She’s the one who was my real teacher, you know. I think she was a lot like Jack’s wife, Jacqueline. I was so proud the day I could tell her we had a public library in the state of Tennessee, making books available to everyone.”

you, knowing what it felt like to have a price on your head and your freedom proscribed, do the same to others?”

“Obviously, you do not understand the difference, nor could I explain it to you. Andy Jackson was right: I shouldn’t waste my time trying to talk to you. Lincoln! Lincoln! Free the slaves! Free the slaves! It’s all you modern liberals want to talk about! Governing is much more difficult and complicated! Good night, Gwenyfar, Hilda!”

He turned on his heel and disappeared behind the tree. I had never been told off by a ghost before. I blew it. Now I would have to go tell my editor we didn’t even start to discuss the Homestead Act, or the power of

the veto. Though I have to say, judging by his reaction, bringing up the veto of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 probably would have gotten an even bigger explosion. If nothing else, I had a stronger sense of the uphill battle newly freed slaves were fighting if the president—a white man who had experienced being an escapee and being sought for reward money—couldn’t sympathize with their plight. There really was little hope of finding any voice to speak on their behalf.

I sighed. “Better call Shea and get it over with. Home?” I asked Hilda. She wagged her tail in confirmation. We set off up Princess Street, each lost in our reveries.

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MEET THE CANDIDATE:

Getting to know Republican County Commission candidate Woody White BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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here are several issues to consider throughout the election year in NC, especially in New Hanover County: House Bill 2 and LGBT rights, economic growth, community relations, and the list goes on. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates running to represent NHC’s Board of Commission were all sent the same questions.

This week meet candidate Woody White. encore (e): Why do you want to serve in public office?

Woody White (WW): I feel called to serve this community because it’s a special place. I have lived in this area all my life. I have owned a small business here for 21 years. Tammie and I are raising our two children here and we want to live here all our lives. Making it the best it can be for everyone is important to us, and motivates me to be a part of the solution to the challenges we face. e: What is your leadership philosophy?

How does it apply to government service?

WW: My philosophy is pretty simple: County government should stick to excelling at its core mission of funding public safety and education, and overseeing the state mandated functions associated with social services. We have a thriving community today, and if government learns to limit itself to its basic needs, we will thrive even more. e: If elected, what priority issues will you address in the next two years? Five years?

WW: In the next two years, our priority will be to reduce our tax burden on local property owners. Taxes have risen too high in the last

two years and have caused an unreasonable burden on our seniors and others on fixedincomes.

Over the next five years, we must do all we can to ensure that our county plans for our growth. Planning means do whatever we can to make our traffic congestion better, and also continue to fund green spaces and parks for the enjoyment of our residents. e: In your opinion, how strong are community relations with the board? Explain how you would maintain or improve them.

WW: I hear from people every day, some thanking us, others complaining about something. But no matter the reason, they always appreciate a return phone call or email, and virtually without exception, they love where we all live and comment frequently about how they appreciate the board being in contact with them via the news, emails or phone calls. My experience as a commissioner over the last four years has been humbling in that I have heard from many residents who hold strong opinions about their community. My job has been to listen to everyone and make the best decisions possible. e: What actions or incentives should the board pursue to encourage economic growth, while protecting the environment, property values and tourism industry?

WW: The best way to encourage economic growth is to work tirelessly to keep taxes low, and run our local government like a business.

That way the private sector can do what its best at: create jobs. For the most part, whenever government gets formally involved in something, it turns out worse than before. Of course, this excludes matters of public policy.

But in general, we should stick to what we are legally constituted to do, and not much more.

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WW: HB2 is a state issue not a local government issue. Personally, I believe that the entire narrative was driven by politically motivated activists to further their political agenda. e: How should the Special Use Permit But I also believe the legislature should have continue to change or come into play in exercised a more deliberate and thoughtful the aforementioned growth? effort as it addressed the actions of the CharWW: I am looking for the right balance be- lotte City Council. I do not believe it has imtween protecting our businesses and in pro- pacted New Hanover County at all. tecting our environment. It is a political and e: During a divisive time in politics, how policy balance that sets forth clear rules that might you help find middle ground on the are easy to understand, and that are trans- board? parent. That way, any company looking to WW: Like everyone else, I am disillusioned move (or expand) here knows what the rules by many things we have observed on the naare, and the community knows in advance tional level. And on the local level, I have also what is planned. Everybody wins. witnessed self-serving and duplicity in some

LIMITED GOVERNMENT: Woody White will run to keep his seat on NHC’s Board of Commission this November. Courtesy photo.

e: Wilmington is ranked as the number decisions that have been made. It is tough one city nationally for opioid abuse. What at times to have a positive outlook about our can the county do to combat this issue? future when so many people in public office WW: For 22 years, I have worked in the put themselves before the people they reprecriminal justice system, and have watched sent. But deep down, I know that most people as drug use and distribution has decimated share fundamental values of respect for each families. Legal consequences and addiction other, respect for different opinions, and a delead to horrible places. To solve this problem, sire to achieve great things. If we unite around we must continue to provide law enforce- these generally accepted values—and if we ment with whatever resources are necessary are more judicious in electing honest people to combat it, and keep our community safe. that put the citizens first—then I know we can Secondly, we need to have treatment courts turn the tide.

—Ed Note: encore regrets a misprint in last week’s County Commission candidate profile piece, which identified Patricia Kusek as a Democrat. Kusek is a Republican e: Where do you stand on HB2 and how candidate. do you think it’s impacted NHC? in place and support existing programs that address the problem from the addiction side.

That is where lives are lost and where average citizens can have the biggest impact.

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John Weigel and Olaf Danielson are engaged in a frenzied battle of “extreme birdwatching,” each hoping to close out 2016 as the new North American champ of the American Birding Association, and a September Smithsonian piece had Weigel ahead, 763 to 759. Danielson is perhaps better known for doing much of his birding in the nude (and is the author of the provocatively titled volume, “Boobies, Peckers and Tits”—all common names of popular birds). The old one-year record was 749, and the association attributes the larger numbers this year to El Nino, which has disrupted food supplies and driven birds into different locations.

FINE POINTS OF THE LAW

Compelling Explanation: Senate bill 1342, passed in the Idaho legislature earlier in 2016, authorizes schools to use the Bible as a reference in classrooms (despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s having specifically condemned a previous version of the bill ever since 1964). The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Sage Dixon, said he thought his law was nonetheless constitutional because, “The little Supreme Court in my head says this is OK.” (Even so, Gov. C.L. Otter vetoed the bill.)

Nebraska voters in November will be asked whether to keep the state’s longstanding death penalty for murder—even though retaining it will require them to vote “repeal.” The legislature replaced death row last year with mandatory life sentences, and the referendum is to “repeal” or “retain” that legislation. Hence, to abolish the death penalty, voters must select “retain.” The state attorney general, and election officials, declined to challenge the confusing arrangement, instead suggesting that Nebraskans are smart enough to figure the whole thing out.

The Arizona legislature passed a childmolestation law recently that made any adult contact with children’s genitals a criminal act, but unlike in other states’ similar laws, neglected to include a requirement that the outlawed contact be for “sexual” purposes. Consequently, in

principle, parents may be criminally liable, for example, for bathing a baby or changing its diaper. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in September that it is up to the legislature to change the law, but some lawmakers professed indifference, confident that district attorneys will use good judgment about whom to prosecute.

FUN WITH PENNIES

(1) Robert Napolitan, 34, was arrested in Taylor, Pennsylvania, in September and charged with theft of a drum containing 300,000 pennies from his employer, Pyne Freight Lines. That steel drum weighs several tons and, of course, netted Napolitan only $3,000. (By contrast, in New York City’s Diamond District in September, a brazen thief made off with a 5-gallon drum containing 86 pounds of something else—gold flakes, valued at more than $1 million—and is still at large.) (2) For some reason, according to a High Point, North Carolina, TV report, Larry Hall of Randolph County took seven-plus weeks out of his life recently and glued pennies to cover (except for windows and chrome) his 2000 Chevrolet Blazer (a total of 51,300 coins).

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The 1,496-page German novel “Bottom’s Dream,” translated into (broken) English, more than twice as long as “War and Peace,” recently reached U.S. bookstores as a 13-pound behemoth, bound with a 14-inch spine that, based on a September Wall Street Journal description, will almost surely go unread. The story follows two translators and their teenage daughter over a single day as they try to interpret the works of Edgar Allen Poe, making for slow going for anyone not already conversant with Poe.

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SUNNY SIDE OF A SHADY LOCKER ROOM: Predatory pattern of privilege and addiction to power

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he woman behind the desk at the Wilmington Athletic Club smiled as I made my way to the men’s locker room. I’ve spent part of my life at the gym. For the last few weeks I’ve spent some time inside that dark place listening to typical “locker room talk” of folks in their 50s or older that hold positions of minor power in the community.

The chatter included displeasure at the gym’s pending sale to New Hanover Hospital; particularly that, rather than developing a community wellness and physical therapy center, the hospital intends to turn it into a parking lot.

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There were comments about the Panthers’ difficult start to the season, and the hits on Cam Newton. There was speculation about the World Series and the chances of a couple of local kids in the Red Sox farm system to make it to the big leagues. There was chatter about the Tar Heels and whether interest rates will rise or stay flat after the election. Election or not, there’s always chatter about the Tar Heels and interest rates in the shady locker rooms of the Wilmington Athletic Club.

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There was talk about women. Men always talk about women. One 50-something asked another how his daughter was doing at State in that bioengineering program. She was loving it and doing well. One late 50-something asked another how his wife was doing. “Breast cancer’s a bitch. But they caught it early. What are you gonna do?”

Boring chatter from men of minor achievement and power. No bragging about the sexual exploits of married men raising sons and daughter. It was so boring I was tempted to ask, “Didn’t anyone see the girl at the front desk? Don’t you just want to grab her by the—” Had I done so, I would have been policed by disapproving or scornful stares at

the very least.

The sunny side of the locker room is that most men of all ages can understand that normal locker room talk doesn’t promote sexual assault. Developmentally, normal sexualized talk at any age doesn’t promote assault.

Healthy younger men and women today are undoubtedly talking (at least a little bit) about each other as sexual objects, picking each other’s bodies apart and sharing non-violent sexual fantasies in more youthful locker rooms.

But even in those awkward early years, the language of the sexual predator isn’t normal.

Most men have a pretty good idea that typical sexualized talk doesn’t promote abuse of power and predatory behavior. The GOP nominee’s comments not only display stunted sexual-emotional maturity they are part of a lifelong predatory pattern. Hurricane Matthew is only part of a pattern that supports humancaused global warming, the GOP presidential candidate’s most recent predatory comments are of a pattern that’s “pretty damn convincing evidence” of his blindness to privilege and addiction to and abuse of power.

It may seem odd, but I’m going to miss the GOP nominee when he fades into another bankruptcy after the election. His rhetoric is so disturbing he is practically dragging America, particularly American men, to the negotiating table to make a better deal on what manhood means. Disliking the Democratic nominee and voting to advocate conservative political, economic and social principles is understandable.

But do we men in particular really want to defend, normalize, and in some ways, glorify the pervasive predatory attitudes and behaviors of today’s GOP nominee?

Last spring, along with extraordinarily principled public servant and Superior Court Judge candidate Connie Jordan, I participated in a panel discussion of “The Mask You Live In” (now streaming on Netflix). The documentary examines the complexities of manhood in today’s society. I’ll probably vote for Connie.

It takes a real man to vote for a woman. We all play a role, but we men must re-evaluate ourselves and police ourselves better if we’re to move forward. Our predatory presidential wannabe and our “rape culture” (a term I despise) aren’t your mother’s idea.

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ALL ABOARD: The Madd hatters will be joined by four other bands for a pre-Halloween show not to miss this Saturday at The Calico Room in downtown Wilmington. Courtesy photo.

or almost two decades The Madd Hatters have been serving up their brand of punk, ska and rock ‘n’ roll.

Throw in some jazz, metal, rockabilly, and everything in between to get a good idea of what they’ve culled in their catalog since 1998.

The Madd Hatters are practically a musical army, with lead singer Josh Trent Petty, Adam McBrayer on guitar and backing vocals, Brent Stott on bass, Mat Huovinen (T-bone horn), Nash Fralick (percussions), Maaike Brandis (T-Bone horn), Bethany Joy on violin, and both Dave V. Matrisciano and Daniel

Prymock on saxophone. On Saturday, Oct. 22, they’ll march their way into The Calico Room in downtown Wilmington for their Horror Express show, featuring the Ghouls, Street Clones, Creekwood Adjacent, and Ain’t No Goddamn Misfits Cover Band. Petty, a.k.a. Madd Josh, says they want to make this more than a pre-Halloween bash. It will double as a canned food drive to benefit communities still recovering from Hurricane Matthew.

Now’s a good time to catch The Madd Hatters, as they’ll be cutting back on touring after October to head back to the

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studio to record their third album. They estimate a release in late January or mid-February.

“Not sure what we wanna say just yet, but we’re super stoked about it,” Madd Adam McBrayer says. “It’s gonna have over 13 instruments on it, guest musicians from other bands, recorded old school, reel-to-reel, [and] breaking into several genres beyond punk and ska.”

“We recently had an opportunity to be a part of a lot of cool things this year,” Madd Josh adds, “like the Stay Original Port City Music Compilation [Lionized]

with several other super-talented local artists! Madd Hatters were stoked to help put on one day of three Punk Rock Smack Downs, which will happen again next year, too.”

As they prepare for their Horror Express show, it makes the Hatters reminisce of past Halloweens. Madd Nash Fralick goes way back to 2006’s show at the Spazatorium in Greenville, NC. “I ate raw oysters with people using a Hammond organ as a table,” he remembers, “drank a bunch of imported absinthe and went onstage at 4 a.m. Best

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Halloween ever.”

A Madd Hatters Halloween typically includes several of their horror-themed songs, like “Morbid Love.” Madd Josh says while the Hatters may bust out a cover or two from ‘90s mosh band Afterlife Kids, Ain’t No Goddamn Misfits Cover Band will deliver almost an hour of the horror punk band for whom they’re named. “[We] are going to plow through as many Danzig-era Misfits songs as is humanly possible,” Ain’t No Goddamn Misfits Cover Band singer Mikey Ventrone says.

The Horror Express show will open with the Ghouls coming all the way from London, alongside Wilmington’s Street Clones, and punk band Creekwood Adjacent, who Madd Josh describes as seasoned musicians taking on the early ‘90s punk and making it new again. “The Street Clones are back-to-basics of rock ‘n’ roll and punk,” he continues. “From the Ghouls I expect blistering riffs, crushing drums, blasting horns with heartfelt British vocal hooks.”

Ghouls’ five-piece band is known for their “manic stage antics” with their blend of punk and rock. Like The Madd Hatters, Ghouls are deeply driven by a horn section to get people on their feet.

Folks can also expect full costumes and props for Saturday’s show. “[We want it to be] a costume party, welcoming our friends the Ghouls from England to our hometown,” he excites. “So it’s gonna be a blast . . . [I’ll be dressed as] anything from ‘King of the Hill’ to George Romero zombies to ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space,’ since that seems big this yea. Between 30 bags of balloons and cans silly string at our shows, we like celebrating Halloween and New Year’s Eve all year ‘round.”

While The Madd Hatters Horror Express is a free pre-Halloween, folks are encouraged to bring canned food donation for the Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund. Visit their Facebook event page for details and updates.

DETAILS:

The Madd Hatters Horror Express featuring Gouls, Street Clones, Creekwood Adjacent and Ain’t No Goddamn MISFiTs Cover Band

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Edge Michael (6pm; $10; Reggae)

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

Trivia with Jim and Glenn (6:30pm; Free)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Amateur Night: Open Mic & Homebrew Share (7pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 910-821-0362

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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

Open Mic Night (8:30pm; Free)

—Grace on 2nd, 121 Grace St.

Griffin Limerick (9pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.;

Medicated Sunfish (10pm; Free; Rock) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

Jazz on the River (7pm; Free)

Neighborhood Night (6pm; Free)

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

Rebekah Todd (7pm; Free; Folk)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Acoustic Blues Jam (8pm; Free)

—Bellas Bar LoCAL, 19 Market St.

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

Darryl Murrill Trio (8:30pm; Free; Jazz)

Thursdays Fire Drums (8pm; Free)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-5994999

Wacky Tacky Open Jam w/ Justin Heter Pan (10pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

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—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

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

Trivia Night (8:30pm; Free)

—The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

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Chris Frisina (9pm; Free; Folk)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Thirsty Thursday Karaoke (9pm; Free)

Alternative Vision (10pm; Free; Alt Rock)

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

Justin Cody Fox (10pm; Free; Americana) —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

Pablo Sáinz Villegas (7:30pm; $22-$44; Spanish Guitar)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

—Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

Sunday Pop-up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

Rock for a Cure (6pm; $5)

Jazz Jam with Benny Hill (7pm; Free)

October 20

Show Tunes Sunday (9pm; Free)

October 25

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

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

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

Live Music in the Bar Every Tuesday and Thu rsday 5:30pm - 8:30pm

—Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St. —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Josh Lewis

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.

Chris Luther and Benny Hill (7pm; Free)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Diane Schuur (7:30pm; $39-$69; Jazz)

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—Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St. —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

Wes Sayer & Monica Hoelscher (8pm; Free; Duo) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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Tyler Mck (9pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

Jesse Stockton (9pm; Free; Guitar)

Justin Cody Fox (10pm; Free; Americana)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Robbie Berry

Music & Comedy Open Mic (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

—Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Crystal Fussell Duo (10pm; Free; Country)

Pauly Shore (7pm, 9:30pm; Cover TBD; Comedy)

Ladies Night with DJ UK (10pm; Free)

Midweek Contra Dance/Cape Fear Contra Dancers (7:30pm; $5)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

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

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

—5th Ave Methodist Church, 409 S. 5th Ave.

The Southern Belles (10pm; Cover TBD; Psychedelic, Rock n’ Roll)

Open Mic with Sean Howard (8pm; Free)

Chasing Opal (10:30pm; Free; Folk)

College Karaoke (9pm; Free)

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St. —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock St.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Cassiopeia Duo (9pm; Free)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (6pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.; 910-762-2091

Zion (7pm; Free; Reggae)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

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

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

Wilmington Symphony Masterworks Concert (7:30pm; $10-$35) —CFCC Wilson Center, 701 N. 3rd St.

Charlie Daniels Band (7:30pm; $79-$99; Southern Rock) —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

OctubaFest w/Stephanie Landry (7:30pm; $6; Euphonium)

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—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.

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Darryl Murrill Trio (8:30pm; Free; Jazz)

Donna Merritt (9pm; Free; Jazz)

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BAND TOGETHER: Band of Horses has multiple NC shows, starting with Asheville’s The Orange Peel on October 23 and two-night run at The Fillmore in CLT, October 27-28. Photo by Tom Dorgan.

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LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 10/19: Marco Benevento and Eric Krasno Band 10/21: Corey Smith 10/22-23: Chris Robinson Brotherhood 10/26: T.I. and Madeintyo 10/27: Papadosio and Consider The Source CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 10/19: MC Chris and Mega Ran (Back) 10/19: Beats Antique, Too Many Zooz and Thriftworks 10/20: Willie Watson & Aoife O’Donovan 10/21: The Orb and Liquid Asset 10/21: Seratones, Ghostt Bllonde & The Grapes (Back) 10/22: Todd Snider and Rorey Carroll 10/22: Jon Stickley Trio and Blanko Basnet (Back) 10/25: Rooney, Royal Teeth and Swimming with Bears 10/26: Hatebreed, DevilDriver and Devil You Know 10/27: S U R V I V E and Majeure (Back) 10/28: Ian Hunter & The Rant Band, Jeffrey Dean Foster 10/29: Danny Brown, ZelooperZ and Professor Toon 10/29: Matt Philips & The Back Pocket and (Back) THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 10/19: Big Gigantic, Ekali and Selector Cleofus 10/20: Emily’s D+Evolution 10/21: Mandolin Orange and Dead Horses 10/22: Bob Moses, No Regular Play & Harrison Brome 10/23: Band Of Horses and The Shelters 10/24: Squirrel Nut Zippers 10/25: Talking Dreads 10/27: Old Dominion and Steve Moakler 10/28: Lettuce and Eliot Lipp 10/30: Danny Brown, Maxo Kream and Zelooperz

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ARTS>>ART

BOUND BY ART AND NATURE:

‘Visible Spectra’ features artist Janette Hopper and photographer Charles Kernan

BY: EMILY TRUSS

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n our technology-ruled era, it is all too easy to get sucked into cyber space through the screens of our smartphones, tablets and computers. Teenagers and adults are often found with their heads tilted downward, focused on their tiny electronic devices. Even small children are quickly becoming tech-savvy as the world turns increasingly digitized.

While technology has helped the human race progress tremendously within the last two decades, it is also making people oblivious to happenings in their surrounding environment.

Artist Janette Hopper and her husband, photographer Charles Kernan, hope to remind others to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature with landscapes and scenery captured in their artwork. Their exhibit, “Visible Spectra,” hangs on the walls of Art in Bloom in downtown Wilmington.

“I’ve been interested in art ever since I was a preschooler and told my mother I wanted to make murals,” Hopper states. “She went to the local newspaper office and got some news print rolls for me. She loved keeping me busy making murals with my crayons.”

Hopper is a multimedia artist from Idaho, who paints landscapes and sceneries on location. She served for two years in the Peace Corps in La Baja, Colombia, before receiving her MFA from University of Oregon. She has gone on to teach at University of Oregon, Boise State University, Columbia Basin College in Washington, Central Michigan University, as well as serve as chair of the art department at UNC at Pembroke. She also taught in Germany and Denmark.

Currently on display at Art in Bloom are drawings, watercolors, and oil paintings. “Be-

tween Charles and myself, there are 75 pieces of art in total at the exhibit,” Hopper tells. Her work has been featured and collected in a number of exhibits in museums, public and private venues, universities, and colleges throughout the U.S., as well as Germany, France, The Netherlands, Canada, Bulgaria, Italy, Denmark, and New Zealand. She was even a member of Paleur International in Denmark.

Along with watercolors and oil paintings, Hopper also does sumi ink paintings. She uses bamboo brushes specific to the art.

“It’s an Asian-inspired media, and I work on rice paper,” she explains. “The ink is very thin and difficult to control, probably even more so than water color.”

Though Hopper travels throughout the country and Europe to paint, much of her work in the exhibit is of the Cape Fear area. In addition to showcasing several pieces of the Cape Fear River, 10 percent of exhibit proceeds are going toward the Cape Fear River Watch, which ensures the upkeep and environmental protection of our local waterway.

Though the magnitude of a landscape often proves breathtaking while seeing it in person, in a painting, the viewer depends on nostalgia from having visited a particular place or scene. Or at least they must depend on conjuring the nostalgic feelings of seeing something as brilliant as the vast horizon of a sea amidst marshy waters.

“I don’t think you can really capture any particular place,” Hopper notes. “However, I do like that people often look at my art and tell me that they feel like they have been there.”

While Hopper paints the nature around her, Kernan is by her side seizing the imagery with his camera. The walk, hike, bike, kayak, or

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a group of painters in the mid-19th century, roughly between 1825 and 1870.

Many members of the group captured the Catskills in New York. Included in the exhibit are two limited-edition fine-art photographs, one of which inspired members of find other ways to scoop up adventure out- the Hudson River School. doors. “We’re always looking at nature,” Ker“One is a photograph of a small waternan says. “What we both try to do is point out fall in the North Cascades National Park in what we think is beautiful to us.”

Washington,” Kernan says. “The other one is A retired chemical engineer, and now of Kaaterskill Falls in New York. It has been emerging artist, Kernan’s interest in photog- painted by many artists at the Hudson River raphy started when he was a small child. In- School art movement.” spired by his father, who always took many Hopper and Kernan both plan to continue pictures outdoors during vacations, Kernan to paint and photograph many more beautiful eventually got a camera of his own. scenes from around the world, especially na“When I first got a camera, I started taking tional parks. Not only does their artwork evoke pictures of scenery on vacations and trips,” he feelings of peace and serenity, much like nasays, “or anywhere around that looked beauti- ture itself, but it also serves to remind how our ful, whether it was the trees, sky or sunset.” tangible world is delicate and immersive, esAlthough Kernan has been taking photos pecially as technology continues to progress. for much of his life, this is the first public ex- “We really have to protect places like this for hibit featuring his work. He has focused on our future generations,” Hopper states. showcasing various areas across the globe “Visible Spectra” will hang at Art in Bloom with different lighting and views. until January 20, 2017. A closing reception will

NATURE’S BEAUTY: ‘Big Sky,’ oil on canvas, is one of several pieces by Janette Hopper now featured at Art in Bloom Gallery in downtown ILM, alongside photographer Charles Kernan. Courtesy image.

“We’ve been to many national parks,” Ker- take place on the 20 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. nan says. “Part of the reason for that is we enjoy the beauty of the unspoiled wilderness of the national parks. We have a lot of family Visible Spectra featuring artwork of that live in the Pacific Northwest, so we travel there a lot. Our family tries to get together ev- Janette Hopper and Charles Kernan ery year at a national park to go camping.”

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GALLERYGUIDE ARTFUEL.INC 2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon. - Sat., noon - 7pm www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343-5233 Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 43, “Window Shopping Art Show,” featuring work

by Zak Duff, Char Oden, Scott Ehrhart, and Kimberly Coffman. Hangs for eight weeks.

ARTEXPOSURE! 22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Join us at “Autumn with Topsail” on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th and 16th. Several of our artists will be in the tent in front of the main entrance. Coupons for discounts (art, classes, framing) will be given with each purchase. This is one of Topsail Island’s biggest events with artists and crafters, including great music and food!

ArtExposure will host an Open House and Art in Action on Saturday, November 12th starting at 11am. Come watch artists at work and join us for refreshments.

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ART IN BLOOM 210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 • www.aibgallery.com Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable and exhibits original art by a diverse group of global and local artists. Upcoming exhibits include “Visible Spectra: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints by Janette K. Hopper & Photography by Charles Kernan.” The gallery is open until 9 p.m. during Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE 24 N. Front St. • (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one.

With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and an expanded showroom with stunning collections from both new and returning artists, Crescent

Moon has something for everyone. On October 28th from 6pm to 9pm during Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Crescent Moon will host NC artist’s Jon Haug and Jim Downey. In Wilmington NC, Jon was awarded the 2015 Art in the Arboretum People’s Choice Award, the 2001 Azalea Festival Merit Award, and “Best Drawing” in the 2015 Silver Arts Show. Specializing in torch glass, Jim creates beautiful glass sculptures crafted by hand. Jim’s glass ornaments have been developed over the past 30 years. Live music, wine, and cheese for all to enjoy.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART 311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com • (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com AFRICAN ART: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

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EXPO 216 216 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC (910)769-3899 Wed. - Sun., noon-6pm www.expo216.com A nonprofit specialty museum that opened in May, Expo 216 is a themedriven “gallerium” and focuses on a single social or environmental issue. The inaugural theme, “Ocean Plastic,” runs until December 2016 and was inspired by a photograph of an albatross with ingested plastic by nature photographer, David Liittschwager.Visitors will view multiple components of the theme including: CSI: Albatross, solve the mystery of who killed the albatross; Fashion in Plastic, nine stunning fashion creations crafted by local designers; The Plastic Age, an insightful history of the invention of plastic; What Goes Around, Comes Around by BonnieMonteleone; Light Within the Darkness: What Lies Beneath by Alexandra Morse; along with provocative and thought-provoking art by local artists.

Expo 216 has over 5,000 square feet, in a newly renovated building in historic downtown Wilmington, with free admission open to the public. Expo 216 partici-

pates in downtown Wilmington’s Fourth winning metalworks, wood pieces, handFriday Gallery Walk. Groups and private blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewtours available. elry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY visitors, a gathering place for artists and 201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 a center of the community, thanks to its Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) onsite pottery studio, complete with two www.newelementsgallery.com kilns; a custom master framing depart“Carolina Brilliance” features new works ment; and art classrooms for workshops from painters J. Michael Kennedy and and ongoing instruction.

Catherine Lea. These artists wonderfully capture the essence of the Carolinas, from CFCC WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY the low-country marshes to the verdant 200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) farmlands.“Carolina Brilliance” remains on Mon., 11am-4pm and Tues.- Sat. noon - 5pm view until October 22, 2016. http://cfcc.edu/blogs/wilmagallery CFCC’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is RIVER TO SEA GALLERY pleased to present the Annual Faculty 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf Exhibition through Nov. 11. The exhibition (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 features 63 works in a variety of disciplines.

Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm Participating CFCC faculty members inRiver to Sea Gallery showcases the clude Brandon Guthrie, Kendall Martin, work of husband and wife Tim and RebecAbigail Perry, Geoff Calabrese, Melissa ca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery repManley, Kevin Dunn, Richard Conn, Jenresents several local artists. The current nifer Mace, Deborah O’Rourke Quinn, Ben show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic Billingsley, Jeremy Millard, Casey Scharcollection of original paintings, photograling, and Kirah Van Sickle. Admission to phy, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. the Annual Faculty Exhibition at Cape Fear “Morning Has Broken” features works by Community College is free and open to Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use the public. A Fourth Friday Reception will of color and texture to reveal local marsh be held on October 28 from 6-9 p.m. The creeks and structures.

Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is located in the Hanover parking deck on the campus of SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE Cape Fear Community College.

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) Regular gallery hours are Mon.,11 a.m.(910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10am - 5pm 4 p.m., and Tues.-Fri.,12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com For additional inquiries about this exhibiIn the historic fishing village of Calation, please contact Ashly Farley at adfarbash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet ley125@mail.cfcc.edu. of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and For more information about CFCC’s pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, visit cfcc.edu/ media, pastels and acrylics—plus awardblogs/wilmagallery/.

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ARTS>>THEATRE

A CELEBRATION OF HALLOWEEN: TheatreNOW serves up Edgar Allen Poe favorites

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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alloween is a favorite holiday at TheatreNOW, and true to form, this year the dinner theatre is offering a festive show in the spirit of the season: Stephen M. Raeburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of Monsters and Menâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;an adaptation of Edgar Allen Poeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works for the stage.

Poe is Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite literary brand for Halloween time: Arguably, the father of American horror literature, his stories have terrified people for generations. Raeburn brings together three of the tales: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cask of Amontillado,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fetherâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tell-Tale Heartâ&#x20AC;? to create a through-line for an evening of frightening storytelling. Raeburn has transported the stories to the American continent and given interrelationships to the characters, changes which make the script cohesive and compelling.

doing so, he gave the performers the majority of their dialogue in French. Jef Pollock and Kent Vest, the afore-referenced Tarr and Fether, play the comedy incredibly broadlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;making language less a barrier for audience comprehension.

ning with Edwin (Phill Antonino) supervising the last-minute arrangements for a harvest festival. He follows Gladrielle (Kristina Daniel) about with a host of nit-picking questions, that seem to be part and parcel of an old and loving relationship. Meanwhile, in another town, Henry (David Heck) is slowly succumbing to a maddening terror that his Uncle Thaddeus (Skip Maloney) is possessed by a demon. For â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tell-Tale Heartâ&#x20AC;? Raeburn has given the old and young men a family relationship and an ever-intensifying power struggle. Besides a guilty conscience and a nosy neighbor, Gertrude (Penelope Grover), Henry has to contend with two policemen who actually do their jobs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enough to drive a lunatic over the edge.

If anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worried about the gore factor, this show is not over-the-top blood and guts.

Yet, anyone who knows the material (and most people have at least a passing acquaintanceship with Poe) will find bothersome moâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cask of Amontilladoâ&#x20AC;? opens the eve- ments. For me the inevitable moment came

Penelope Grover and Christina Daniel bring two provocative and out-of-control nymphomaniacs to life. Combined with the grunting and chuckling of a not-quite-human animal Hasson creates, the eerie realization that the inmates have (literally) taken over the asylum begins to dawn.

Though perhaps most distubring is the quiet calmness of Maloney. If he would just act crazy, it would be comforting, but his terrifying control ices the cake.

HECKLING: Dvid Heck takes on Henry in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cask of Amontillado,â&#x20AC;? adapted material of Edgar Allen Poe in TheatreNOWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest Halloween show.

Photo by Zach Hanner

with Henry stabbing Thaddeus in the eyeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I just had to turn away. If anything Heckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transition from maddened, frustrated killer to calm and collected with balls of steel in the face of the authorities is surprising and convincingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and in line with the source material. Heck is probably most well-known to Wilmington audiences for his work in musicals, but he is a joy to watch onstage in a nonmusical setting.

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Actually, part of what he and Antonino do well is make believable the motivations of both men to commit horrific crimes. Because that is the line that we all wonder about ourselves: Could we? Would we? What would have to happen to push us? Antonino is convincing as the local to the manor-born type, who sees himself as preforming a sort of â&#x20AC;&#x153;public serviceâ&#x20AC;? by walling Fortunato (Ron Hasson) into the cellar. Though, clearly, his high status in life has never forced him to learn masonry skills, he does make the best of it and seals Fortunato to his fate.

Our two unfortunate souls meet each other in a dark wood in one of the scariest places on earth: Canada. Both have fled the scenes of their crimes and Henry is especially interested in visiting an old friend, Dr. Maillard (Skip Maloney), who has an asylum for the mentally afflicted. Here, Raeburn introduces a less well-known story by Poe: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.â&#x20AC;? Originally set in France, for the stage adaptation, Raeburn moved it to French-speaking Canada. In

Speaking of cake, this is dinner theatre. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat lunch in anticipation of evenings at TheatreNOW, and it is because of Chef Denise Gordon. Gordon is in the camp of loving Halloween and her menu pairings reflect that love. Just start with â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pit and The Pumpkin Pizza.â&#x20AC;? Punny, right? But, wow, so tasty. It is a winter squash loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight that manages to stay firm and not get soggy in spite of all the creamy vegetables. It is a veritable bounty of yumminess atop a pizza crust that is the perfect blend of firmness and fluffiness.

Or consider â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Masque of the Red Dish.â&#x20AC;?

Gotta love the name, but the food even more so. The whole dish is red. Gordon poached wild salmon in red wine that is absolutely heavenlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially with a little tang from the red onion and tomato jam garnish. The red beets, mashed red potatoes and cabbage were so filling (and addictive) that by the time â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tell-Tale Tartâ&#x20AC;? (dessert) rolled around, it was really hard to finish the pumpkin cheesecake. But I tried. After all that savory food, the sweetness is surprisingly refreshing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of Monsters and Menâ&#x20AC;? is a wonderful celebration of the Halloween season, created by a group who obviously and truly love the holiday. Anyone looking for a fun (adult-oriented) way to round out Halloween, this is a great choice.

DETAILS:

Of Monsters and Men

Fri.-Sat., Oct. 21 - Nov. 12, 7 p.m.

TheatreNOW â&#x20AC;˘ 19 S. 10th St. Tickets: $17 mezzanine (no dinner); $21 show-only; $39 show and dinner RSVP: theatrewilmington.com

ARTS>>THEATRE

ICONIC FILM TAKES THE STAGE:

Parody of ‘The Birds’ debuts in Wilmington this Thursday

type of character”—someone with whom we’re all familiar. Yet, in the show Stefl shows us the opposite side of the character as well. “It can be very amusing,” he notes.

“It is the playful arena of contradictions that I think the audience will connect with.”

BY: SYDNEY WILLIAMS

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ver the next three weeks, a humorous spin off of Alfred Hitchcock’s film “The Birds” will hit the stage at Cape Fear Playhouse. Big Dawg Productions is premiering “The Birds Attack!”, written by Jimmy Janowski, who celebrated the 50year anniversary of the 1963 film by creating what he coined “an unauthorized parody.”

The production only has been performed two other times since its inception at the Buffalo Arts Center. It will be a Wilmington premiere. “Every scene from the film makes its way into the play, in some fashion or another,” Vernon assures. “Fans of the movie will recognize a lot of things, but you don’t have to have seen the film to enjoy the show. It is entertaining enough on its own merit!”

A horror film about the citizens of Bodega Bay, California, “The Birds” follows civilians who suddenly fall victim to random and unexplainable bird attacks. The birds in the film become violent and even murderous.

Janowski’s creative transformation, “The Birds Attack!” takes the film from onscreen to onstage with a mixture of suspense and comical relief. He even includes elements of drag in character building, including burlesque showmanship. The birds in the performance are still the antagonists, but the comedic twists and turns within the show separate it from the movie.

Because the show displays so many different locations, the set pieces used are mobile and Big Dawg artistic director Steve Vernon—who also is directing the show—will include multimedia as well.

Vernon stumbled upon “The Birds Attack!” while researching possible performances to bring to the Cape Fear Playhouse for the 2016 season.

“I was able to track down Jimmy,” Vernon tells encore, “and he kindly sent me a perusal script. I read it and thought it was one of the funniest things I’d read in a while!

It is also wonderfully subversive and filled to the brim with jokes. It was like ‘Young Frankenstein’ meets ‘Rocky Horror’ meets ‘The Birds.’ All of the female characters are played by men in drag, and the birds are played by actual actors.”

Vernon has been in the theater business for over 20 years and has an eye for interesting scripts. “The Birds Attack!” appealed to him mostly because it’s fast-paced and campy—a perfect fit for the Halloween season run of the show.

the play is pure escapism,” Vernon says.

“As a director, it appeals to my sense of creativity, as well as my desire to direct something that is just fun.”

“The Birds Attack!” is “R” rated because of language and situations, so it isn’t a show appropriate for children. It opens Thursday with a pay-what-you-can admission price ($5 minimum).

DETAILS:

The Birds Attack!

Thurs.-Sun., Oct. 20-30, 8 p.m., or Sun. matinees, 5 p.m.

Tickets: $5-$20 Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle St. www.bigdawgproductions.org

“As a theater lover, I really like the fact

RAPTOR MAYHEM: Kenneth Rosander and Woody Stefl take on the iconic roles in Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ in an onstage parody, ‘The Birds Attack!’

Courtesy photo.

two love birds with her as a gift, which spark a romance. One day birds begin attacking children at Mitch’s sister’s party, which turns into a huge assault across town as well.

“A lot of the lines are almost word for word [from the movie],” Rosander says. “It’s really just putting a spotlight on some of the absurd things of that era that we can laugh at today. My character, Melanie, for example, is well-off, stubborn, and unafraid to coyly use charm and sexuality to get what she In keeping with a cult-classic vibe, the wants. Because of that, she’s judged and show also includes audience participa- targeted by the locals of Bodega Bay.” tion. “There is a scene from the film where If judged by today’s code of thrill and susthe children in a school are being led in a pense, the film wouldn’t be as shocking. Yet, sing-along of a nonsensical song,” Vernon Rosander says the show is able to push the explains. “The audience will be playing the boundaries more. “Ultimately, I think what part of the school kids for that scene. They will resonate with the audience is the fun will also be supplying some sound effects of seeing such a famous film turned on its for us in a crucial bird attack scene.” head,” he explains.

The plot follows Melanie Daniels (KenMelanie’s love interest, Mitch, is a good neth Rosander), who meets Mitch Brenner guy by all accounts. Woody Stefl, who plays (Woody Stefl) in a pet store in San Francisco the characters, calls him a “do-no-wrong, and decides to follow him home. She brings connect-the-dots, Mr.-Fixit, lend-a-hand

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ARTS>>FILM

REEL TO REEL

PREDICTABLE SHTICK:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

Christopher Guest copies, pastes and repeats with ‘Mascots’

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. $8, 7pm • www.thalianhall.org

BY: ANGHUS

htick. It’s one of my favorite words.

It’s fun to say, and any time someone uses it they instantly sound like a 1920s venue owner talking down to a performer in a thick, yiddish accent. All creative people have a shtick, i.e. a routine, talent or style of performance. After you’ve seen someone’s creative output a few times, it becomes fairly easy to define their shtick.

Audiences know exactly what kind of performance they’re going to get from a talented actor like Kevin Spacey. Woody Allen movies have a cadence and rhythm that they’re familiar with. They know a Kevin Hart movie is going to lean heavily on his diminutive size and deal with physical comedy. The problem with someone’s shtick is, it’s very rarely used to describe something in a positive way.

Take Christopher Guest, who has made a career of producing ensemble comedies that revolve around a variety socially awkward or affected characters in ridiculous situations told through a fake documentary-style of filmmaking. He seized the creative reins into the filmmaking world in 1996 with his community theater satire “Waiting for Guffman.” Over 20 years later, he keeps making the same basic film. To build on our horse metaphor: Instead of riding in with his hands firmly on the creative reins, he’s dragging a bovine corpse across the finish line and flaying its bloated hide with a rider’s crop.

Oct. 19 (4 p.m. also on Oct. 19): Based on true events, “The Innocents” presents a lesser seen side of war. In this story of a young French Red Cross doctor, who finds herself responsible for the health of seven pregnant Polish nuns in the aftermath of WWII, Mathilde enters the sisters’ fiercely private world, dictated by the rituals of their order and the strict Rev. Mother. Fearing the shame of exposure, the hostility of the new anti-Catholic Communist government, and facing an unprecedented crisis of faith, the nuns increasingly turn to Mathilde as their belief and traditions clash with harsh realities. (Runtime: 115, Rated NR)

LOSING THE REINS: ‘Mascots’ offers a few funny moments but nothing really new from director Christopher Guest. Courtesy photo..

are always one or two earnest souls looking for some kind of redemption amidst the craziness. This time around we get a horrific looking mascot armadillo who wants desperately to be taken seriously. This seems difficult given a costume made out of duct tape and a dance routine that looks like the senior project of a yellow-jacket-addicted German choreographer. The comedy from Guest’s films is usually based on outlandish obsessions people have with competition or nostalgia, and the quirky people whose To be fair, “Mascots” is a rather inoffen- entire existence is predicated on being valisive comedy that never feels more than an dated by their ridiculous peers. interesting premise taken into very familiar There are a few funny moments in “Masterritory. Guest has assembled a number of cots”; most of them coming from Jane familiar faces who have been appearing in Lynch, who carries a lot of the weight that practically every single one of his produc- Catherine O’Hara used to in Guest’s zany tions. Gifted performers like Jane Lynch, offerings. The other real comedy bits come Fred Ward, Bob Balaban, and Elizabeth from Chris O’Dowd (“The IT Crowd”) as the Banks, who are talented comedians that “bad boy” of the mascot community; a hard seem to enjoy the broad comedies Guest drinking, hard partying son-of-a-bitch who creates. “Mascots” takes us into the world revels in being the toughest SOB in a world of … wait for it … mascots, and an interna- of fluffies. tional competition to find out who is the best “Mascots” premiered on Netflix this week athletic supporter. as their latest attempt to take over America’s Guest seems obsessed with conventions viewing habits. It’s interesting that they’re fiand awards. His most brilliant offering, “Best nancing artists like Christopher Guest, but in Show” feels like the tightest, most com- it kind of fits into their model. Guest has a plete version of the same story he continues very predictable shtick. There are those who to tell over and over again. His other movies, are fans of his work, but I’m hard pressed like “A Mighty Wind” and “For Your Consid- to believe “Mascots” would exist without the eration,” are practically carbon copies of one niche-heavy programming of Netflix. This is another; all of them covering the exact same a movie that feels like the copy of a copy of story points and emotional journey. There a copy. It’s like being in a conversation with

someone who keeps repeating the same clever quip over and over again. Even after everyone declares “We get it,” he continues to repeat the joke. Only this time it’s louder and slower, and before you know it, the thing once found to be clever begins to feel grating. In fact, the constantly returning ensemble of Guest’s films are beginning to feel like those community theater mainstays he was making fun of in “Waiting for Guffman.”

DETAILS: Mascots

★ ★ 1/2 ★ ★

Rated TV-MA Directed by Christopher Guest Starring Zach Woods, Wayne Wilderson, Sarah Baker, Jane Lynch

Oct. 31-Nov. 2 (4 p.m. also on Nov. 1): Featuring a Q&A with Director Ira Sachs following the screening on Nov. 1, “Little Men” follows new best friends (Jake and Tony) who have their bond tested by their parents’ battle over a dress shop lease. While the two boys discover the pleasures of being young in Brooklyn and share dreams of going to the same prestigious arts high school together, they still can’t avoid the problems of their parents, and soon enough, the adult conflict intrudes upon the borders of their friendship. Starring Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Ehle. (Runtime: 85 minutes, Rated PG)

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GRUB & GUZZLE

AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com

BLUE SURF CAFÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today.

250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

CAM CAFÉ

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

As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tues-Sat: 11am – 3 pm; Wed-Thurs: 5 – 9pm; Sun. Brunch: 10am – 3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org

THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sunday 11am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com

ELIJAH’S

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFÉ

Wilmington’s new unique restaurant, Eternal Sunshine Café, is conveniently located between downtown and Wrightsville Beach, also close to UNCW. It is a great spot to savor a gourmet breakfast, like cinnaswirl pancakes with coffee cream cheese syrup or a southwest benedict with chipotle hollandaise on a made from scratch biscuit. The lunch menu is filled with fresh delectable salads, sandwiches on house baked breads, and pitas. Come experience the innovative twist on breakfast classics and a casual lunch guaranteed to make you a regular customer. May the tranquility of Eternal Sunshine Cafe’s atmosphere shine upon your face and reinvigorate your day. Serving breakfast all day.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: MondayWednesday 7-2, Thursday-Friday 6:30-2, Saturday 7-2, Sunday 8-2 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.eternalsunshinecafe.com

THE FELIX CAFE

The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend. 2140 Burnett Blvd.

(910) 399-1213.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.10 p.m.; Sun.-Wed..: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafeonline.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too!

Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com

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

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

p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

SPICOLI

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

THE PUB

A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 other sandwiches and meals under $12. 32 beers on tap, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavory.pub “In crust we trust.” Spicoli specializes in classic NY style pizza with a totally unconventional (AND DELICIOUS) sourdough crust. We also feature oneof-a-kind burger creations, Jumbo wings complete with our perfect, house-made blue cheese or ranch.

Or enjoy any of our unique vegan or gluten-free options. But Spicoli is not just amazing food. We keep it awesome with a killer juke box, classic arcade games, and great deals on everything at our full bar.

Share some brews over PacMan or enjoy the area’s only 20in pie on our outdoor patio. Just make sure you are having fun. Don’t worry!! If you can’t come see us, we also have the largest delivery radius in town!! 1978 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-0339.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach

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JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR

Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com

THE LITTLE DIPPER

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and

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has seen the Wizard of Oz knows that the wizard was just a scared old man hiding behind the curtain. Restaurants are no different. Making incredible food is not magical or mystical and instead just requires heart (Tin Man), brains (Scarecrow), courage (Lion) and love (Dorothy). At Sweet n Savory we have pulled back the curtain because we don’t believe that we need smoke, mirrors, over inflated prices or pretentiousness to offer you the best and freshest food your money can buy. 1611 Pavillion Place, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 256-0115 Hours: 7am-10pm.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, BAKERY & CATERING ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavorycafe.com

THE TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658

Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN GENKI SUSHI

Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday. At Genki, everyone is welcome!

4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 7968687.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Closed Monday, Tues-Sat 11:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

5:00p.m. - 9:30, Sunday 5p.m. - 9p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: MidtowN ■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.com

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beauti-

fully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden.

Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE

We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com

SZECHUAN 132

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine.

This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed.

Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m.

– 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

YOSAKE DOWNTOWN

Farmers’ Market

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SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the neverdisappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees.

Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices.

Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com - @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

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

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

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

IRISH HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why.

Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop and Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most

delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607.

Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN A TASTE OF ITALY

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City?

Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen.

Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-from-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

MAMMA BELLA PIZZERIA

Mamma Bella’s is Wilmington’s latest pie palace, offering fresh and unique pizzas, strombolis, sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. Diners can enjoy eating in their quaint dining space or have Mamma deliver to their doorstep ($10 minimum, three-mile radius). Nothing is frozen, and everything is made with top-notch ingredients, from the house meatballs to the pesto, salad dressings to marinara sauce, and beyond! Mamma bakes bread fresh several times daily and helps produce the most scrumptious cinnamon and/or pizza knots. In fact, through Feb. 29, either flavor of knots are free with the purchase of any large pie; or customers can get 12 free wings when ordering two large 2 topping pizzas (dine-in or delivery; offers cannot be combined). With a knowledgeable staff providing excellent customer service—all of whom “respect the pie”—every order is cared for from placing it to picking it up. 3926 Market St. 910-399-6723.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thurs 11am 10pm; Fri - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 11am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.mammabellapizzeria.com

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and

highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits.

Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFÉ

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

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

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

MEXICAN EL CERRO GRANDE

In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas,

ANTONIO’S

Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a topnotch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

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

FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style handtossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one

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chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons. Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd - Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington, Leland & Southport ■ WEBSITE: www.sanfelipenc.com

ORGANIC

LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ

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

Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices.

Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and freerange meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFE • eternalsunshinecafe.com Whole Foods Market offers one of the most expansive freshly prepared foods options in the city! With 4 bars featuring hot dishes & salads, a sandwich station, sushi station, and pizza station, you are apt to satisfy everyone in your group. All of the ingredients are free of any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives so food is fresh and flavorful from farm, ranch, or dock to your fork! Dine in the cafe or carry out.

On any given day the selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options.

Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. Monday - Sunday. 8am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Seasonal, healthy, organic, vegan/ vegetarian ■ WEBSITE: www.wholefoodsmarket.com

SEAFOOD CATCH

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER gREAT oUTDooR pATIo UNIqUE SpECIALS DAILy 250 Racine Drive • Wilmington, NC Racine Commons • 910.523.5362 www.BlueSurfCafe.com 26 encore |october 19 - october 25, 2016 | www.encorepub.com

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer.

We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch.

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts.

Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters!

Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside.

Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more.

Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach.

(910) 256.5551.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE

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

We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks.

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200

2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster poboys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says.

Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com

cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant. Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce.

They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-239-9153.

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

Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.pembrokescuisine.com

HD projection screen! There is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Half off select apps, Mon.- Thurs., 4-7pm ■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

SPORTS BAR

JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE

RX RESTAURANT & BAR

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sportsthemed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town.

317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com

PEMBROKE’S

A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

HELL’S KITCHEN

Downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub shows every major sporting package on 10 HDTVs—and a huge

Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laid-back atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy.

20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

BRUNCH ON THE BEACH Indoor and Outdoor Seating Oceanfront Carolina Beach

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

Specials: Tues nighT: 1/2 Price wines by the glass Wed nighT: 1/2 Price Draft beers

Dinner Daily: Tuesday - Sunday starting at 5pm Sunday Brunch: 10am-3pm featuring DIY Mimosa = 1 bottle of sparkling wine and a mason jar of hand squeezed OJ

www . rxwilmington . com

421 c astle s t • (910) 399-3080 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd • 910-458-2000 www.oceangrilltiki.com

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GRUB & GUZZLE>>FEATURE

EAT. DRINK. INDULGE!

Encore’s Wilmington Restaurant Week fall participants and offers

The Felix Cafe

RESTAURANT

■ DOWNTOWN ■ NORTH WILMINGTON ■ MIDTOWN ■ WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH ■ SOUTH WILMINGTON ■ HAMPSTEAD

Includes alcohol

eek of The most deliciounsoww! fall starts

CUISINE

OFFER

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Elijah’s

Seafood

2-Course Lunch: $18 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $30 per person

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The Basics

Southern

3-Course Dinner for Two: $65 (Comes with a bottle of wine)

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The Little Dipper

Fondue

4-Course Dinner: $50 per couple or $26 per person

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The George on the Riverwalk

Seafood

2-Course Lunch: $15 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $30 per person

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The Pilot House

Seafood

3-Course Lunch: $16 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $30 per person

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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Shuckin’ Shack

Steak House Seafood

3-Course Dinner: $35 per person Lunch Special: $8.99 per person / Dinner Specials: Select Apps. $6.99, Soup Features - Cup $3.99 / Select Dinner Features $12.99 - $42.99

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Yo Sake

Sushi

4-Course Dinner: $25 per person

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Circa 1922

French

3-Course Dinner: $23.95 per person

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Caprice Bistro

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The District Kitchen & Cocktails American

2-Course Lunch: $11 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $25 per person

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The Melting Pot

Fondue

4-Course Special: $32 per person / Child’s 3-Course Special: $22 per child

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Roko Italian Cuisine

Italian

3-Course Dinner: $24.95 per person

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Eternal Sunshine Café

American

3-Course Breakfast: $10 per person

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Cast Iron Kitchen

American

3-Course Brunch for Two: $25.99 per person

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Cicchetti

Fine Dining

Italian

3-Course Prix Fixe Special: $30 per person

3-Course Dinner: $21.95 per person

RESTAURANT

CUISINE

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JohnnyLukes Kitchenbar

American

3-Course Dinner: $25 per person

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Might as Well Bar & Grill

American

3-Course Special: $19.99 per couple

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Bill’s Front Porch

American

4-Course Dinner for Two: $30 per couple

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Carolina Ale House

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Casey’s Buffet

Sports Pub Southern

Lunch Special: $5.99 per person Adult Dinner Buffet (4pm-9pm) : $12.99 per person / Seniors (62+): $11.99 /

Kids (4-12) $5.99 / Kids 3 & Under FREE

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Mexican

3-Course Special for Two: $25

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Hops Supply Co.

American

Lunch Flight: $6.99 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $25 per person

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Genki Sushi

Sushi

5-Course for Two: $50 per person (includes one shot of homemade sake)

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Mamma Bella Pizzeria

Italian

Specials: 8” - 1 Topping Pizza & Pizza Knots: $6.25 + tax / 16” - 2 Topping

El Cerro Grande

Pizza, 6 Wings, Large Sunday Salad & Cinnamon Knots: $28 + tax

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A Taste of Italy

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Jax 5th Avenue Deli

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Okami Japanese Steakhouse

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Bluewater Grill

Seafood

2-Course Lunch: $12.99 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $30 per person

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Oceanic

Seafood

2-Course Lunch: $13.99 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $26.99 per couple

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South Beach Grill

Seafood

2-Course Lunch: $11.95 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $28 per person

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Boca Bay

Seafood

3-Course Dinner: $26.95 per person

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The Pub

American

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Sweet n Savory

American

Antonio’s

Italian American Hibachi Italian

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Brasserie Du Soleil

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The Felix Cafe

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Henry’s

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The Village Cafe

French Fine Dining

Jax 5th Avenue Deli

Mamma Bella Pizzeria

Wedge Special: $9.50 per person 3-Course Lunch or Dinner for 2: $18.70 3-Course Dinner: $24 per person 2-Course Lunch: $10.99 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $19.99 per person Casey’s Buffet

3-Course Beer Pairing: $24.95 per person 6-Course Tour of Food and Flavors from around the world: Might as Well Bar & Grill

Sun.-Tues. $29.95 per person, Wed.-Sat. $34.95 per person 3-Course Dinner: $26.95 per person 2-Course Lunch: $14 per person / 4-Course Dinner: $30 per person

Seafood/American Lunch Special: $8.99 per person / 3-Course Dinner $24.99 per person American

2-Course Lunch: $9 per person / 3-Course Dinner: $15 per person Henry’s

Bill’s Front Porch

Cast Iron Kitchen

Circa 1922

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Join us for Wilmington Restaurant Week!

Oct. 19-26

2-COURSE LUNCH: $11.95 PER PERSON COURSE ONE - CHOOSE ONE:

Down South White Seafood Gumbo or SB Salad w/crispy fried black-eyed peas

COURSE TWO - CHOOSE ONE:

Carolina Burger - Topped w/pulled pork slaw, cheddar and yellow mustard Shrimp Taco - Served w/chilled fresh pineapple salsa

3-COURSE DINNER: $28 PER PERSON COURSE ONE - CHOOSE ONE:

Applewood Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Sea Scallops and Shrimp – Pomegranate reduction and mixed mesclun greens Autumn Beet Salad – Local purple and golden beets oven roasted served w/ goat cheese over mixed greens topped w/ a rosé wine vinaigrette Fall Vegetable Flatbread – Grilled eggplant, roasted sweet peppers, house-pickled red onions, fresh spinach, imported Asiago and balsamic reduction Roasted Butternut Squash Soup – Topped w/spiced candied pumpkin seeds

COURSE TWO - CHOOSE ONE:

Atlantic Grouper – Locally caught grouper, pan-seared and served over a Southern succotash of roasted fall root vegetables, finished w/warm leek vinaigrette NC Pork “Osso Bucco” – Slow-roasted bone-in pork shank, fresh tarragon cream sauce, crispy bacon lardons, skin-on red mashed potatoes, and sautéed seasonal veg Shellfish Pesto Pasta – Local littleneck clams and P.E.I. mussels, sautéed, and tossed w/cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach and Asiago in sundried tomato pesto over linguini Makers Mark Chicken – French-cut chicken, pan-seared w/crispy skin, creamy pumpkin, herb and kale risotto, Maker’s Mark bourbon and maple syrup glaze

COURSE THREE - CHOOSE ONE:

Sweet Potato Bread Pudding w/vanilla bean crème anglaise or Triple Chocolate Mousse Trifle

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NIP SIP

GRUB & GUZZLE>>FEATURE

IN BEER WE TRUST:

foodtastic events

Wilmington Beer Week kicks off Oct. 22

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CHEF’S FEAST ON THE RIVER Oct. 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

BY: SHEA CARVER

Pier 33 • 10 Harnett St. $50-$225 http://chefsfeastnc.org

n 2016 craft beer continues being all the rage in Wilmington, NC. Since 2014 alone, eight breweries have opened locally, while bottle shops have expanded from a mere three to 10. Such numbers inspired the upstart of the Cape Fear Craft Beer Alliance, which launched locally in August, to help promote and unite local businesses in the industry. To date they have over a dozen business members, and their introduction comes at a perfect time. Wilmington Beer Week kicks off Oct. 22 with more than a dozen events slated to take place through Oct. 29—one of which includes a bottle share at Fermental on Oct. 24, 6 p.m., hosted by the alliance.

The Massive Bottle Share welcomes everyone—beer collectors, traders, and lovers—to get a taste of rare, limited and seasonal brews, whether it’s a Belgian oddity or small-batch release. Basically, they’re asking homebrewers to “bring their best to enjoy the rest!”

As it turns out, Wilmington Beer Week is pouring out alternative events fast and furious in its third year, according to one of its organizers, Dmitri Brown, from Lighthouse Beer and Wine. Waterline Brewing (721 Surry St.), located under the foot of the Cape Fear Bridge, will host a scavenger hunt to benefit the nonprofit Switchin’ Gears. The organization recycles bikes and promotes biking for youth. Waterline’s “Bikin’2 Downtown Brewgaloo” will feature teams who bike to explore downtown while competing in a scavenger hunt on wheels. There will be themed missions and local businesses participating in the challenges. Waterline will also host brunch and offer free bike tuneups before the hunt, with an afterparty and awards ceremony following the event.

Pedaling along the river-to-sea bikeway, participants are welcome to meet up at Wilmington Brewing Company (824 S. Kerr Ave.) to bike to Lighthouse Beer and Wine (220 Causeway Dr.) in Wrighstville Beach on Sunday, Oct. 23 at noon. Folks will see a portion of Wilmington’s Cross City Trail, before ending up at Lighthouse where Wilmington Brewing will do a tap takeover.

Educational activities take place throughout the week, too, including a session on how to turn a freezer into a keg-

Celebrate chefs across southeastern NC, all to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC. Taste the bites of Chef & the Farmer’s Vivian Howard, Catch’s Keith Rhodes, PinPoint’s Dean Neff and Lydia Clopton, UNCW Catering’s Ryan Andress, Steviemack’s International Food Company’s Steve Harrington, Southern Smoke BBQ of NC’s Matt Register, Surf House’s Craig Love, and manna’s Jameson Chavez. As well, spirits will be served and live music by The Midatlantic will be enjoyed, alongside a foodthemed live auction.

erator. Broomtail Craft Brewery’s Home Brew Club will host the event at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 6404 Amsterdam Way, and showcase how the process works using a few simple tools. For those who want to taste the differences and learn about Belgian beers, Wetten Importers will land at Palate (1007 N. 4th St.) on Tues., Oct. 25, 7 p.m., for a session.

Tastings galore will take place throughout the week, including a new release of the Sweet Potato Porter from Flytrap Brewing on Thurs., Oct. 27, 5 p.m. Broomtail’s Sour Barn (7211 Market St.) will host an informative sour beer tasting on Wed., Oct. 26, 5 p.m. As well, tap takeovers are slated, including one at Carolina Beach’s Island Beverage (1206 N Lake Park Blvd.), which will see Orange Blossom Brewing pouring pilsners on Wed., Oct. 26, 6 p.m.

“We can probably safely assume that between all events throughout the week, participation will reach upward of 10,000 people,” Brown says. “As for the different beers, it’s my hope people get out there and find something exciting, something comfortable, and something so tasty they wish for it again! The amount of different beers is pretty staggering—probably something like 500 at the two festivals alone, coupled with all the amazing beer lists throughout town.”

The two festivals Brown speaks of will be the finale to the week. The Voracious and Rare Beer Festival will take place on the Battleship NC from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

POURS FOR DAYS: Wilmington Beer Week will have over 500 samples easily poured over its sevenday event. Courtesy photo

on Fri., Oct. 28. It’s an event for the true beer aficionado. “We will have 40 different beers that are rare, one-offs, aged in special barrels and otherwise not generally available to the public,” Brown says.

Tickets are $75 (plus fees/sales tax) and proceeds benefit the Carousel Center, a nonprofit which helps abused and neglected children of southeastern NC. The Carousel Center is also the beneficiary for Saturday’s 16th annual Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Waterfront Park (11 Harnett St.) in downtown Wilmington ($40-$75, plus fees/ tax). Over 100 craft breweries and wineries will be set up for sampling over 400 flavors.

A full list of events for Wilmington Beer Week can be found at wilmington.beer.

Prices vary for each.

DETAILS:

Wilmington Beer Week

Sat., Oct. 22-Sat., Oct. 29 Various venues across town Various pricing wilmington.beer

Earlier in the day, Peabody award winner Vivian Howard—known for her PBS series “A Chef’s Life”—will do a book signing as part of her latest tour for “Deep Run Roots.” A limited number of tickets are available for $50 (comes with a copy of the book). A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the event.

ILM SEAFOOD FEST

Oct. 22-23, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (ends at 5 p.m. on Sun.) Watermark Marina • 4114 River Rd. $5 (children under 12, free) www.eventsatwatermark.com

The Wilmington Seafood Festival vendors will give visitors the opportunity to taste the difference that local seafood makes. Seafood, vendors, boats, beer, live music, kid zone, fishing seminars, and live cooking demonstrations by top chefs this area has to offer!

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EXTRA>>FEATURE

GRIPPING GOOD TIMES:

A rundown of where ghosts and goblins can get their tricks and treats this Halloween lar grounds (it even includes a murderous crime of passion).

BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

This year folks can download a “ghost” app for their phones before visiting the plantation. There are two Friday night tours left on Oct. 21 and 28—the latter date featuring tarot-card readings.

Tour groups are limited to 15 and adult tickets must be pre-purchased at www.poplargrove.org.

Haint Blue: All Hallow’s Masquerade Sat., Oct. 22, 8 p.m.

Poplar Grove Plantation 10200 US Hwy 17 N. Tickets: $50

Aside from haunting tours, Poplar Grove’s courtyard gates of the Manor House will open again for their second annual All Hallows’ Masquerade on Oct. 22. In celebration of haint blue Southern porch ceilings to ward off restless spirits, folks will gather in the double piazzas (with cocktails in hand) for an evening of masquerading revelry.

Along with beer and wine, signature cocktails will include Caramel Apple Martinis, Bloody Sangria, and a mysterious Bourbon concoction. Middle of the Island will cater the event and DJ Bryan from Cape Fear Entertainment will have everyone dancing with the dead.

BOO! Hell’s Belles and the Colonial Damned at Bellamy Mansion and Burgwin-Wright House is one of many frightful events this Halloween. Courtesy photo.

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ncore’s event calendar is oozing with Halloween-themed events and activities. From haunted houses and trails, to dinner theatre and dancing with the dead, there are plenty of scary (and less scary) scores for adults, kids and the entire family leading up to All Hallows’ Eve. To find more Halloween activities or list events, visit encorepub.com’s calendar.

Phobia Haunted Trail

Fri.-Sun., now through Oct. 31 Daytime hours: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Regular hours: 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Cardinal Lanes • 3907 Shipyard Blvd.

Tickets: $10-$16

Phobia Haunted Trail features live actors set in disturbing and frightening scenes in the search for mad Psychiatrist Dr. Luke Von Witz—assumed to be conducting unlawful

experiments on his former patients. Guests will weave their way through mazes of mayhem. Though actors won’t touch participants, it’s a course not for the faint of heart.

This year’s haunted attraction also features a less scary daytime version for kids ages 5 to 12, while no one under the age of 13 will be admitted for night events. Tickets: https://a.zozi.com/#/express/phobiahauntedtrailsnc/products.

NHHS Lyceum Academy Haunted House

Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. - midnight; Sundays, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

920 Princess St. (corner of Princess and 10th streets) Tickets: $10

This full-scale immersive haunted house was imagined and created by Lyceum Academy students at New Hanover High School.

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All proceeds generated from screams and terror benefit the academy. Doors open at 7 p.m. and lines close at 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights; Sundays and Halloween night will run from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Paranormal Ghost Tours

Fri., Oct. 21 and 28, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tours: 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Poplar Grove Plantation 10200 US Hwy 17 N. Tickets: $15

Last year Poplar Grove Plantation debuted its Paranormal Ghost Tours and encore discovered truth isn’t just stranger than fiction—it’s scarier. Historic haunts offer stories of real people who in many ways still reside there. Poplar Grove continues to celebrate its own spirits and haunts—err, haints—of the past, from 1850 through the 20th century, all of whom hover in and around the Manor House, Tenant House, graveyard, and Pop-

Tickets for this 21+ events are $50 and include an open bar from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tickets must be pre-purchased at www. poplargrove.org.

Mystic Elements Cauldron Bubble Sat., Oct. 22, 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Mystic Elements 4403 Park Ave. Free

Mystic Elements Cauldron Bubble will be a Halloween extravaganza! Best costumes of the night will be awarded, with raffles and other ways to win prizes. Madame Von Sloopenstein and Madame De Borah will give 10-to-15-minute card and palm readings.

There will be several booths featuring a psychic medium, bone castings, rune binding, and local artists, as well as a fire-dance performance and drum circle at 7 p.m. (BYOB drums and rattles!)

Admission to Mystic Elements Cauldron Bubble is free, with varied prices on activities. Parking will be available at Two Wheeler Dealer, the empty gravel lot next to Mystic

Elements, and along neighboring streets.

Haunted Zombie Laser Combat Sat.-Sun., Oct. 22-23 at 7 p.m.

Battlefield Live Wilmington 3936 Market St. Tickets: $12 - $15

Tours at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Latimer House • 126 S. 3rd St. Tickets: $12

Tag, you’re it … for dinner! In Haunted Zombie Laser Combat, the undead are swarming Battlefield Live Wilmington, and they’re targeting passersby. Pick up a laser arms for combat in a terrifying and thrilling haunted adventure—open to everyone 7-years-old and up. Admission is $12 for 7-12-year-olds and $15 for 13 and up. Visit www.battlefieldlivewilmington.com.

Halloween isn’t always about other-worldly spirits or horrific haunts, the reality of death can be just as unsettling this time of year.

Discover customs and rituals of death in Victorian-era America this Halloween at the Latimer House. Docents will guide visitors through this tour examining full-mourning decorations with authentic Victorian funerary objects, clothing, burial practices, and foods that were customary for Victorians when death visited their families. Tickets are available at the Latimer House. Call 910-7620492 or visit www.lcfhs.org for more details.

Hell’s Belles and the Colonial Damned

Trick-or-Trot for Preservation 5k and 1-Mile Trick-or-Treat Walk

Come face to face with all that goes bump in the night at two historic houses this Halloween season. The colonial-era Burgwin-Wright House and antebellum Bellamy Mansion will jointly present Hell’s Belles and the Colonial Damned on Oct. 28-29. Featuring the supernatural talents of local comedy troupe Pineapple-Shaped Lamps, guests will be emerged in terrifying scenes and troupe of the dancing dead. To preserve shock value of the evenings’ eerie events, folks will have to venture out to Bellamy Mansion and Burgwin-Wright House.

Proceeds benefit the preservation of the historic houses and their operations as museums. Tickets are available at the door for $25 and include admission to both houses.

Greenfield Lake Park will be invaded by superheroes and ghosts, goblins and princesses for historic preservation. The Trickor-Trot for Preservation 5k will award the top three finishers in each age group, as well as to best costume, most original costume, best group costume, and more. The 1-Mile Trickor-Treat Walk Entry is free with 5k registration, or can be purchased separately, and features candy stops for hungry goblins. Proceeds from the event support Tar Heels Go Walking and historic preservation programs throughout the Lower Cape Fear Region. After the run/walk, all registrants are invited to enjoy Port City Java coffee and doughnuts from RISE Biscuits and Donuts. To volunteer, donate or learn more, contact Christine Divoky at events@historicwilmington.org or call 910-762-2511. Visit www.historicwilmington.org/trick-or-trot-for-preservation.

Fri., Oct. 28, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 29, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Bellamy Mansion • 503 Market St. Burgwin-Wright House 224 Market St. Tickets: $25

Ghost Chase

Friday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.

CFCC Union Station Building 3rd Floor 502 N. Front St. Tickets: $15

CFCC Anthropology Club’s Ghost Chase is a scavenger hunt charity event meant to take participants back to Ancient Greece in search of Poseidon’s stolen trident. The hunt will lead folks on a quest to questioned gods and goddesses, find clues to help solve this mystery and prevent a war between the gods. Ghost Chase will start on the third floor of the Union Station building at CFCC’s downtown campus. Free food and drinks are available with admission of $15 per person, with prizes awarded for returning Poseidon’s trident. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. and hunt begins at 6 p.m.

In Memoriam: A Victorian Mourning Program at the Latimer House Fri.-Sat., Oct. 28-29, and Mon., Oct. 31

Sat., Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m.

Greenfield Lake Park • 310 Willard St. Registration: $15 - $35

Haunted Library Spooky Storytelling Festival

Sat., Oct. 29, at 2 p.m.

NHC Main Library • 201 Chestnut St. Free

The fifth annual Spooky Storytelling Festival will show off the newly renovated Carolina Courtyard at NHC Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Kids and families can come in costume for spooky stories and silly activities for all ages. The center of the park will feature performances by Mr. Scooter, The Dance Element, Jocelyn Beam-Walson, and Beth & Bailey. Outside, around the park’s perimeter, spooky bubbles, mummy wrapping and other activities will be stationed while Memory Lane Comics will give away free comic books. Inside, folks will navigate through creepy digital decorations to the second floor of the library for a spooky Story Walk based on Ed Emberley’s book “Go Away, Big Green Monster.” Contact Dorothy Hodder at 910-798-6323 or dhodder@nhcgov.com, or visit www.nhclibrary.org.

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EXTRA>>BOOK REVIEWS

CARPE LIBRUM: Exploring works by NC’s Kay Hooper BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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ilmington’s literary community keeps gaining accolades (two National Book Awards nominees in 2015) and attention in the press. With multiple established publishers in the state (Algonquin, John F. Blair) and new smaller presses gaining traction (Eno, Bull City), it is timely to shine a light on discussions around literature, publishing and the importance of communicating a truthful story in our present world.

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column. Here, I will dissect a current title with an old book—because literature does not exist in a vacuum but emerges to participate in a larger, cultural conversation. I will feature many NC writers; however, I hope to place the discussion in a larger context and therefore examine works around the world.

The Gerbil Farmer’s Daughter

By Holly Robinson

By age 3, Gail is sleeping in an oxygen tent.

She has cystic fibrosis and passed away before her fifth birthday. As Robinson’s father’s operation grows to thousands of gerbils, he isn’t raising them for fun; he is raising gerbils to sell to scientific and medical research.

Anyone bothered by the fate of the gerbils?

What if they could help find a cure for cystic fibrosis? How many gerbils would one trade to have their sister back? The question hangs in the air around the family at all times—unspoken but unavoidable.

Harmony Books, 2009, pgs. 287 I like people who are uniquely themselves without apology. Perhaps that’s why “The Gerbil Farmer’s Daughter” caught my eye. It has been sitting in my “to read” pile for the better part of a year. It was worth waiting for.

Author Holly Robinson’s father was a naval officer of the old school (his children call him “Daddy Sir” in the book). Unexpectedly, he orders gerbils from a catalogue. Now, in most families with three small children, the arrival of gerbils would be geared toward the kids. Not so in this case: The kids are told it’s top secret. No one is to know about the gerbils—it would be very “un-Navy.”

Also, these are not pets but property of Daddy Sir. The innocent purchase spirals as the gerbils breed. Daddy Sir’s fascination leads him to write a book about gerbil ownership, publish several scientific papers, and even hold the distinction of being the first person to capture a gerbil having a seizure on film (an unexpected honor, to be sure). The gerbil situation contin-

ues to grow until eventually Robinson’s dad has over 9,000 gerbils on a farm and becomes “The Gerbil Czar.”

The idea of writing about the toll monomania has on a person is not new in literature— though perhaps the most well-known novel on the topic is Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick,” which chronicles Captain Ahab’s obsession for finding the white whale and what he puts his crew through as a result. As a book, it definitely captures the sense that aboard a ship is a world set apart from all others. What the captain says is law and it really follows only one storyline.

That it holds one’s attention as well as it does (with such a specific group of circumstances) is a testimony to Melville’s talent.

But “The Gerbil Farmer’s Daughter” is real life, about an unwilling group of participants.

The kids and mother did not willingly sign on for this ride. Mom married into the Navy, yes—but gerbils? No. The kids, meanwhile, are busy being kids: growing, learning, testing the world. It would be easy for Robinson to have turned the book into a series of iterations of the same joke based upon the title. What makes the memoir much more interesting is, instead, she chooses to write a touching story about her own coming of age against the backdrop of life with The Gerbil Czar. Slowly, Robinson begins to weave in additional threads: her jealousy of her beautiful younger sister, Gail; a child with a halo of golden curls, making Robinson’s basic mousiness even harder for a pre-teen to ignore: “I longed to have my sister’s heart-shaped face, those dimples, those blonde ringlets, those bottomless dark eyes with their long, dark princess eyelashes.”

Even beauty doesn’t guarantee happiness.

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If the gerbils are tiny animals consuming interest on a large scale for Dad, then Holly and Mom’s interest is riveted by large animals: horses. Every mother-teenage daughter relationship is strained. It is a very difficult time for both parties to communicate and agree. For Robison the place where she and her mother could find common ground and a few moments to enjoy each other was horseback riding. The polar reaction of large animals to the small ones that have taken Dad’s attention from the family is a device so obvious that, were this a novel instead of a memoir, any editor worth their salt would have kindly encouraged the writer to think of something a bit more subtle.

Toward the end of Gail’s short life, when the Robinsons are expecting their fourth child, Holly recalls: “What I didn’t know was Mom was deliberately, defiantly riding her horse during this pregnancy … she wanted to lose the baby … ‘I just wanted a nice little miscarriage,’ she confessed to me years later. ‘I didn’t think I could face another child being sick like Gail. I didn’t believe I was strong enough to go through that again.’

Dad, for his part, left Gail’s nursing to Mom and retreated deeper and deeper into his mysterious basement world [of gerbils].”

Throughout the book the Robinsons move cross country several times, eventually settling on a farm for gerbil-raising in Massachusetts.

The gerbils pay for most of Holly’s college education, a comfortable lifestyle, and eventually bring dad the satisfaction of saying he and the governor of Massachusetts earned the same amount of money in a year. Robinson expertly paints a world where family is the ship they are all on—some more willingly than others—and gerbils are the whale her father chases with them as the crew. She manages to find humor in daily family life, rather than fall into the shock trap of many modern memoirs about how awful and abuse-ridden her childhood was. “The Gerbil Farmer’s Daughter” is an excellent example of what a memoir can be and how a book can be so much more than its title.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR events PHOBIA HAUNTED TRAIL

Haunted House attraction, 3907 Shipyard Blvd., closes Oct. 31. Live actor event, feat. scenes that are frightening and disturbing. No one under 13 admitted; less Scary version during the daytime for kids 5-12. This year’s attraction will have our guests search for renowned Phychiatrist Dr. Luke Von Witz who is assumed to be conducting unlawful experiments on his former patients. Proceed with caution or you just may end up one of the subjects of his experiments! Cardinal Lanes, 3907

Shipyard Blvd. Admission: $16.

PARANORMAL GHOST TOURS

For four Fridays in October, Poplar Grove is presenting an evening to perchance be visited by the spirits of Poplar Grove. Haunts, or haints, of all ages, from 1850 through the 20th century, continue to hover in and around the Manor House, Tenant House, graveyard and grounds. Lots of true stories of Foy family household haints to share, including a murderous crime of passion. See a Scroll of the Dead, and focus on a particular room or rooms for paranormal activity. Groups limited to 15; adult tickets $15 and must be pre-purchased. Cameras,

and other paranormal equipment is permitted. No guarantee of ghost activity; they stir at their own leisure. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Highway 17 N. www.poplargrove.org/festivals/paranormalghosttours.

ILM SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

Oct. 22-23: 2nd annual Wilmington Seafood Festival takes place at Watermark Marina. Providing NC caught seafood, the Wilmington Seafood Festival vendors will give you the opportunity to taste the difference that local seafood makes. Seafood, vendors, boats, beer, live music, kid zone, fishing seminars, and live cooking demonstrations by top

chefs this area has to offer! $5 admission, children under 12 are free! 4114 River Rd. FIRE IN THE PINES FESTIVAL

Oct. 22, at Halyburton Park. Learn why fire is an important part of our local eco-systems and see an example controlled burn! Activities include: controlled burn, hay rides, live music, fire trucks and helicopter, raptors program, children’s activities, environmental exhibitors, food trucks and more.

Free. Overflow parking at the corner of 17th Street & Independence Blvd. Presented by The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina N.C. Forest Service City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation. 341-0075.

MYSTIC ELEMENTS: CAULDRON BUBBLE

Oct. 22, 5:30pm: Mystic Elements Cauldron Bubble: A night time extravaganza featuring the talents of psychics, artists, fire dancers, drummers, and more! Tarot Card Readings and Palm Readings $15 ea. (appx 10-15 min); booth w/sychic medium, bone castings, rune binding, and local artists.

Bring your own drums and rattles. Dress in your best costumes for a costume contest and raffle with some fun ways to win awesome prizes. Open to all ages and walks of life! Family oriented event.

Free; varied prices on activities. Parking available next door in Two Wheeler Dealer parking lot, the empty gravel lot next to ours, and along neighboring streets. Mystic Elements 4403 Park Ave.

HAUNTED ZOMBIE LASER COMBAT

Oct. 22-23, 7pm: There’s something strange going on in the marsh land behind out arena. The undead are swarming Battlefield Live Wilmington. They’ve picked the worst possible target. Pick up a laser weapon and come join us for the most terrifying and thrilling haunted adventure you’ll go on this year. Admission: $12, 7-12; $15, 13 and up. Battlefield Live Wilmington, 3936 Market St.

HAINT BLUE: ALL HALLOW’S MASQUERADE

Oct. 22, 8pm: Join Poplar Grove on the double piazzas with a cocktail in hand with a few of your friends for an evening of masquerading revelry.

Signature drinks: Caramel Apple Martinis, Bloody Sangria, and something darker and more mysteriously Bourbon-esque, and of course beer and wine. Delectable bites by Middle of the Island, including strawberry spinach salad, crab dip, meatballs, and leggy drummettes, and DJ Bryan from Cape Fear Entertainment. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 parade & costume contest, with prizes handpicked, no less, by the now deceased. Tarot reader and campy black & white horror films on the big screen. Fund-raising event! Bar will be cash only from 10-11:30 p.m. $3 well drinks and $5 “very well” drinks, and cigars on sale from Brookelynne Premium Cigars. Tickets for this 21+ events are $50 and include an open bar from 8-10pm. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N

PAINTING THE BLUES

Oct. 23, noon: Tickets are on sale now for the biggest art event of the year. Painting the Blues is a brilliant combination of live jazz, fantastic food & wine and stunning new work from The Women’s Art Guild, lovingly called WAG. Join us on October 22at AUDI Cape Fear. womensartguild.com. Audi

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charity/fundraisers CF LITERACY RAFFLE

Oct. 19, 6pm: Just in time for the holiday season, Cape Fear Literacy Council announces its 1st Annual Reverse Raffle. Join us and Master of Ceremony, Alan Perry, at the Grand Prize Drawing on Wed., Oct. 19, 6-8pm, at Bill’s Front Porch Pub and Brewery at 4238 Market Street. Ticket price includes a Carolina BBQ buffet dinner for two guests and additional dinner buffet tickets may be purchased at the door for $15 each. There will be a cash bar at the event.

CHEF’S FEAST ON THE RIVER

Oct. 19, 6pm-9pm: The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina at Wilmington will host Chef’s Feast on the River. Tickets available online by visiting ChefsFeastNC.org. Visit some of Wilmington’s finest eateries on one night in one location.

Local chefs will be the stars of the evening, serving up signature cuisine to raise funds for Cape Fear region families struggling with food insecurity. Vivian Howard, known for her PBS television series “A Chef’s Life,” is making the Wilmington stop of her book tour for “Deep Run Roots” at Chef’s Feast on the River. Vivian is owner and chef of the acclaimed restaurant Chef & the Farmer just 15 minutes from her hometown of Deep Run, North Carolina. A limited number of tickets are available for an exclusive book discussion and signing. Cuisine served from chefs Keith Rhodes, Dean Neff, Ryan Andress, Lydia Clopton, Stevie Harrington, Matt Register, and Craig Love, live music by The Midatlantic and a food-themed live auction while enjoying watching the sunset over the beautiful Cape Fear River.

Steve Harrington of Steviemack’s Int’l Food Company. Book signing only: $50. Tickets: $85 for a single, $175 for a couple, and $225 for a couple with a Vivian Howard meet & greet. (910)251-1465 ext. 2205 or bgaglione@foodbankcenc.org. Pier 33 Wilmington, 10 Harnett St. HALLOWEEN IS FOR THE BIRDS

Oct. 20, 6:30pm: Ticket includes incredible food at 128 South, Downtown with two free drinks (cash bar after that), live band, live birds, dancing, items for sale, silent auction, door prizes, costume contest, and much more! You get a big discount if you buy a table for 8. Pairs of tickets get a discount too.

Different sponsoring packages available. Tickets benefit the locally available wild bird rescue: www. skywatchbirdrescue.org. 128 S Front St.

ROCK FOR A CURE

Oct. 21, 6-10pm: The 10th annual Rock for a Cure benefit will be hosted on the rooftop of the Reel Café. The benefit will feature The Schoolboys, a long time local rock band composed of UNCW faculty members. The event will have a silent auction and raffle along with a survivor speaker. Admission is only 5$ at the door, and all proceeds from the event will go directly to New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Project. The Pink Ribbon Project provides local, uninsured women breast cancer screenings and gives comfort bags to women in the area undergoing breast cancer treatment. Come out and have a great time while supporting women in your community, as we all Rock together! Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

RAIDER PROJECT WOD

Oct. 22, 9am: The Raider Project is a non-profit organization based out of Holly Ridge, NC. Our mission is to connect with MARSOC and USMC combat veterans to help them transition smoothly,

peacefully, and successfully into the private sector.

Raider Project WOD (Workout of the Day) is a family-friendly team workout event with vendor booths, corporate giveaways, food trucks, DJ’s, strength powerhouses, and celebrities. Free! Coastal Fitness Center, 98 Quarter Horse Ln. A PINK TIE AFFAIR

Oct. 22, 6pm: A Pink Tie Affair Art Show to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. Put on your snazziest pink tie and join us for an evening of fantastic local art, exciting raffles, and yummy hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $1 and will be collected at the door, w/50% of the benefits going directly to a local who is enduring financial strain through her fight with Breast Cancer; other 50% will be donated to The Mammography Scholarship Fund, which provides free yearly mammogram screening to women in need. Seeking donations of items/ services to be raffled at the event. 31 Fitness, 4209 Oleander Dr., Ste. 8

music/concerts PABLO VILLEGAS

Oct. 20, 7:30pm: The soul of the Spanish guitar runs in Pablo Sáinz Villegas’s blood. Born and raised in La Rioja, Spain—the country with unique and deep ties to his chosen instrument – Villegas is distinguished by performances as charismatic as they are intimate. With his singing tone and consummate technique, his interpretations conjure the passion, playfulness, and drama of his homeland’s rich musical heritage, routinely drawing comparisons with such legendary exponents of his instrument as Andrés Segovia. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: www.thalianhall.org

DIANE SCHUUR

Oct. 21, 7:30pm: Jazz Legend Diane Schuur has built a stellar career by embracing and exploring nearly every corner of the 20th century American musical landscape. Her expressive and powerful vocal deliveries have placed her amongst jazz greats such as Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn. Her illustrious career includes two Grammy Awards—-each for Best Jazz Vocal Performance—-on Timeless (1986) and Diane Schuur and The Count Basie Orchestra (1987).

She has also performed in some of the most prestigious venues including New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and twice at the White House. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: www.thalianhall.com SEASONS AND SERENADES

Oct. 22, 7:30pm: Danijela Žeželj-Gualdi returns with another ingenious and captivating work- Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, where strains of Vivaldi are mingled with exciting tangoinspired dances. Music for strings continues with Tchaikovsky’s beloved Serenade in C, a work the composer regarded as one of his finest. $10 students/$25 section B/$35 Section A (plus CFCC fees and NC sales tax). CFCC Humanities and Fine Arts Center, 701 N. Third St. capefearstage.com

CHARLIE DANIELS BAND

Oct. 22, 7:30pm: Raised among the longleaf pines of North Carolina, Charlie began his career playing Bluegrass music with the Misty Mountain Boys.

From his Dove Award-winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern Rock anthems and his CMA award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor to young artists and still a road warrior at age 79, this music legend will be

Listen to ghost stories tailored for young children, and experience the “Haunted Barn”! Let your little ones enjoy Halloween the way it used to be.

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celebrating his 80th birthday. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Tickets: www.thalianhall.org OCTUBA FEST

Oct. 22, 7:30pm: With special guest Stephanie Landry on euphonium—a new aspiring artist known for her beautiful smooth euphonium sound and serves on the music faculty at Western Carolina, Rowan Cabarrus Community College and Mitchell Community College. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

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ACTOR NEEDED

Port City Playwrights’ Project seeks an actor for “Judson,” the central character in the upcoming Common Place, Uncommon Encounters at the Cape Fear Playhouse. He needs to play mid 60s-early 70s believably and to become part of the play development process. CPUE, penned by six PCPP members, takes place at a rest area off an expressway, where Judson is the custodian.

The show opens in early January and provides a modest stipend. Interested actors should write to Susan Steadman, PCPP executive director, at portcityplaywrightsproject@gmail.com.

THE BIRDS ATTACK!

Oct. 20-23, & 27-20, 8pm, or Sun., 3pm matinees.

Big Dawg Productions is pleased to announce the Wilmington premier of the outrageous comedy “The Birds Attack”. This adaptation of the Alfred Hitchcock film “The Birds”, adapted by Jimmy Janowski, made it’s world premier in Buffalo, NY. The play is a scene-by-scene parody of the original film. All of the human characters are played by men, including the iconic roles originally played by Tippy Hedron and Suzanne Pleshette. The “birds” will be played by actors. Please be advised that the play contains adult language and themes, and is not recommended for audiences under 18.

Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St.

OF MONSTERS AND MEN

Sat. and Sun., Through Nov. 12, 6:30pm: Dinner show based on the works of Edgar Allen Poe by Stephen Raeburn, directed by Ron Hasson. Reserved seating, $39 for dinner. $21 show only (no dinner). $17 show only mezzanine seats (no dinner). Based on the Gothic horror works of Edgar Allen Poe, the three acts follow the murderous characters of Edwin du Monte (The Cask of Amontillado) and Henry Porter (Tell Tale Heart) and their final destination in seeing Mr. Jonathan Maillard (System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether) to be cured of their “sickness”. Be prepared for a truly spooky evening topped with a devilishly delicious 3-course Poe-inspired meal from TheatreNOW’s Chef Denise. Not appropriate for children. www. theatrewilmington.com. 19 S. 10th St.

PCP MEETING

Oct. 24, 10:30am: The Port City Playwrights’ Project, a community of writers for stage and screen, next meets at the Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Road. The session will focus on two new scripts penned by members as well as preparation for January’s full production fully mounted production, “Common Place, Uncommon Encounters.”

PCPP is a 501(c)3 organization and gratefully accepts donations to help fund this project. For additional information, write to portcityplaywrightsproject@gmail.com or visit portcityplaywrights. word press.com. Myrtle Grove Public Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

PAGE TO STAGE UNLIMITED SERIES

Oct. 20, 6:30pm: Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Page to Stage Unlimited presents a series of staged readings of original,

locally-written works offering a mix of comedy and drama with a different theme the third Thursday of each month. For Oct: The theme is “Spirits Real and Imagined”, come experience an evening of thought-provoking and lively new works written by local playwrights. Bring friends along and give your reactions and feedback in a nurturing environment to Page to Stage’s members. For more information about the group visit: www.facebook. com/pagetostageunlimited?_rdr=p. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES

Oct. 20 -23, 8pm (2pm Sun. matineess): Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen and Doug intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together. Doug and Kayleen initially meet in the nurse’s office at 8 years-old and then again each time one of them is injured (mentally, physically, and even emotionally). Production sponsored by a grant from Friends of UNCW. All aspects of this production are student driven and serve as a learning tool within our professional training program. $3/students and $10/GA. SRO Theatre, Cultural Arts Building, 601 S. College Rd.

dance CONTRA DANCE

Evening of energetic, contemporary American country dancing—exercise that’s actually fun, done to live music by Box of Chocolates band— fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool and comfortable, soft-soled shoes. 2nd/4th Tues ea. mo. All ages welcome. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5 Ave.

HUBBARD STREET 2

Oct. 21, 7:30pm: Hubbard Street 2, founded by Julie Nakagawa and Lou Conte in 1997 and now led by Terence Marling, prepares early-career dancers in contemporary dance, and identifies next-generation choreographers. As part of its mission to identify and nurture young choreographers, HS2 initiated a National Choreographic Competition in 1999, now called the International Commissioning Project. Each year, the competition provides residencies allowing winners to create original works for HS2 dancers, and opportunities to conduct master classes. Nearly 30 premieres have been created for HS2 through the program, which has earned an esteemed reputation and international participation. They perform at UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. www.uncw.edu/uncwpresents

MARIKO’S MAGICAL MIX

Oct. 22, 2pm: Created by Chicago’s Hubbard Street 2 in collaboration with the puppetry geniuses from Manual Cinema, Mariko’s Magical Mix features choreography and original concept

by Princess Grace Award-winner Robyn Mineko Williams and combines Manual Cinema’s gift for storytelling with HS2’s graceful attention to movement. The work captures a wordless theatrical magic, following a girl named Mariko through home, school, and travels and using music as a thread to trace her journeys. Hubbard Street 2 and Manual Cinema bring a story of empowerment and discovery to life both in front of and on the screen. Kids will love Mariko’s sense of adventure while her Magical Mix offers layers of experience—movement, shadow puppetry, a mixtape-like soundtrack of original music, innovative lighting design—to appeal to the adults who love them. $5/$10/$20. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

BELLY DANCE SHOWCASE

Oct. 22, 9pm: The Juggling Gypsy Café hosts a belly dance show case each month with a diverse mixture of belly dance styles and skill levels.

This show case features NC artist Ahmose, and talented guest belly dancers, which includes students from area classes and visiting artists. Come and enjoy the belly dancing, Arabic rhythms and special menu items created by the Gypsy kitchen.

The show starts at 9:30 pm and there is a $10.00 cover charge. Please reserve early as the show usually sells out. The Juggling Gypsy Café, 1612 Castle St.

comedy OPEN MIC COMEDY

After a long absence, the Browncoat is excited to once again host Open Mic Comedy, hosted by Hal Cosec! You think you’ve got what it takes to make an entire theater laugh? Come on out and prove it! Doors open at 7:30pm for signups, and the show starts at 8pm. Free! Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

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

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Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted

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10/21-22, 7pm/9:30pm: Ian Abramson’s stand-up has evolved into a mix of precise wordplay, longer emotionally absurd jokes, and larger conceptual pieces. He is also known for producing events he insists are not comedy shows such as “A Funeral for a Prop Comic,” and “A Court Case for a Young Comedian” and is a regular contributor for “the Onion.” In the past year Ian has performed at the Oddball Comedy Festival, UP Comedy Club, Milwaukee’s Comedy Cafe, The Lincoln Lodge and even recently brought his show “Seven Minutes in Purgatory” to Atlanta’s Laughing Skull. “Seven Minutes in Purgatory” is a show where comedians perform to a camera in one room while the audience watches in another room so that the comedians have no idea how they are doing. • Oct. 25, 7pm/9:30pm: Pauly Shore tasted super-stardom in 1990 when his precedent-setting MTV show “Totally Pauly” hit the airwaves to major fan approval.

The show ran for six years, leading him to television and film roles. In 1993, he wrote and starred in a one-hour HBO television special, Pauly Does Dallas, which drew in even more loyal fans. Shows sold out, but limited number of tickets available at door for each showtime. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

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‘Same View ~ Different Day’ Backyard Series is a 3 year photographic exploration of the movement of tides, the art of clouds and the beauty of nature

as seen by Artist Jo Ann Tomaselli from her own backyard. Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, downtown, 9 S Front St. DISTINCTIONS EXHIBIT

In 2010, the Images of Distinction exhibit was created as a means of recognizing exceptional photographers in the Cape Fear Camera Club.

Six club competitions are held annually and over 100 images receive ribbons for their outstanding photographic qualities. For each competition, a guest photographer, educator, or artist critiques the images and then awards gold, blue, and red ribbons. At the end of the season in June, the ribbon-winning images are sent to an outside judge for a final, end-of-year judging that results in a collection of the best 20 percent of photographs from the season—the Images of Distinction. The club participates in three different divisions of the Photographic Society of America’s (PSA) competitions: the Projected Imaging Division, the Nature Division and the Photo Travel Division. Works now hang at Bellamy Mansion from club members of PSA competitions over the past season. www.capefearcameraclub.org. 503 Market St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

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

ARTWORKS OPEN STUDIO

Resident Artists at theArtWorks open their studios, Fri., 10-6, and Sat., 10-3, for the public to view them create and sell their art. Artists and art vary from fine art in oils, acrylics, and water color, to sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, original art cards. Willard St. is central to the developing district between South Front and Third streets, now known as the Cape Fear Historic Byway. 200 Willard St.

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Exhibits: Through Jan. 15, 2017: Cameron Art Museum presents UnBound Narrative, an exhibition featuring nine contemporary artists from across the globe (United States, Canada, England and Cuba) who utilize the book as medium and inspiration to create their visual narrative. The forty diverse artworks in the exhibition (including 100 pages from three different versions of Tom Phillips’ groundbreaking project A Humument) show how varied the medium can be. Features work by James Allen (Portland, OR), Doug Beube (New York, NY), Andrew Hayes (Penland, NC), Guy Laramée (Montreal, Canada), Math Monahan (Boston, MA), Tom Phillips (London, England), Susan Porteous (Bend, OR), Diana Fonseca Quiñones (Havana, Cuba) and Tim Rollins and K.O.S (New York, NY). CAM will offer an array of exhibition-related programming, including our monthly Kids @ CAM, youth classes, adult workshops, engaging lectures and gallery talks. • Through Feb. 12, 2017: Art from Flour: Barrel to Bag—Examining the history of the humble flour sack, Art From Flour: Barrel to Bag illustrates how a food staple became a reflection of art and life in America. Guest curated by Edward Irvine, associate professor of studio art in the UNCW department of art and art history. Remarks given at 6:30 p.m. • CAM Café is open and serving their delicious menu with full bar available for purchase from 5pm until 9pm! Free! CAM Café hrs: Tues,Sat,, 11am-3pm; Sun., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Thurs.

5-9pm. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum. org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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 of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum.com.

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Leland Cultural Arts Center is accepting applications for their Gallery Program for the 2017 calendar year. Selected Artists will display their 2D or 3D artworks in the gallery for a month in the upcoming year and have an opening reception. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. www. townofleland.com/lcac

PLEIN-AIR PAINT-OUT

Plein air artists are invited to participate in the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History’s third plein air event. To provide artists with a venue for plein air painting of this scenic, historic seaside town during perhaps its most beautiful time of year is an exciting opportunity. The public is invited to look for the artists as they paint across the expanse of Wrightsville Beach, rain or shine, and then come by the museum on Sat., Oct. 22, 2:30-4:30pm to purchase one of these freshly painted visions of the beach. 30% of sales will support the museum.

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A Wet Paint Sale will take place on Sat., Oct. 22, 2:30-4:30pm on the lawn and porch of the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History. If weather makes it necessary to be under cover we will hold the sale at the NC Coastal Federation Stanback Education Center across the parking lot from the museum. At the Wet Paint Sale artists will gather and the public is invited to view and purchase an original piece of art. Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, 303 West Salisbury St.

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Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www. capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters dur-

ing the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. (910) 7620570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome.

Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live mu-

sic, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their alwayshungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with all characters and step onstage to be in the action.

STORY EXPLORERS

Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 10-10:30am: Admission by donation. Bring your infant, toddler or preschooler for story time, gallery exploration and an art project! georgia@cameronartmuseum. org for more info. 3201 S. 17th St.

PIRATE ISLAND TREASURE HUNT

Perfect tour for kids! A pirate guide will take you on a two hour cruise to the legendary spot where Captain Kidd burried his ill-gotten booty. Dig for the hidden treasure and find hidden gems on Masonboro Island. Book your reservation by calling (910) 200-4002. $30/adult and $20/child. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

FRIDAYS FOR FUN

Volleyball instruction for kid every Friday at 4:30.

No need to pre-register, just show up and play! $10 for 1 or bring 3 kids, $20! All skills welcome!

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MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd Program—Free for members or with general admission Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together.

Themes vary. Ages 5 and up. Appx. 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

SCARE SQUAD

Tues., Teens gather weekly to design and build props for a haunted house in the Main Library basement. Must be age 13 to 18 to participate.

Haunted Library will be open to the public at Main Library on Saturday, October 29. Scooter Hayes, Youth Services Librarian, Myrtle Grove Library, shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

STORY ART

Special program for kids in kindergarten through second grade. At each session they’ll hear a story that incorporates a different art concept, then have time to apply what they’ve seen and heard as they make their own art! Free but space limited. Register www.nhclibrary.org for the dates your child will attend, to be sure of having enough seats and art materials. Julie: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-7986303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

TENNIS CLINIC

Little Aces Clinic, ages: 5-8. Mon/Wed: Session 3: 11/2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21. Times: 3:45pm-4:45pm. • Super Aces Clinic, ages 9-12. $60/session. Clinics are a great way to improve your child’s hand/ eye coordination, meet new friends, and have fun.

Basic strokes such as forehands, backhands, volleys, and overheads. Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave. www.wilmingtonnc.gov

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the Main Library! Informal hour where young kids and parents/caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910-798-6303 or sdemarco@ nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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Thurs, 10am: Play, learn, and explore with your child. Math and science concepts will be introduced through interactive story times, hands on science experiments and exploration stations. This program is designed for children between the ages of 3-6. Free. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd. Maureen Weinman, mweinman@nhcgov.com, 910-798-6393. Lego Challenge at Myrtle Grove Library is a fun way for kids to practice problem solving, creativity, critical thinking, visualizing three dimensional structures, communication, and motor skills! Participating children may work alone or in groups. Legos are scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month at New Hanover County’s Myrtle Grove Library. The sessions are free for kids ages 5 to 10. Space is limited, so preregister: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6393. 5155 S. College Rd.

DANCE STORYTIME

Oct. 19, 10am: Kids ages 5 and younger are invited to enjoy a story with Miss Susan, followed by dancing to favorite songs in English and Spanish. Dance Storytime is free and you don’t need to preregister. Susan DeMarco at 910-798-6353 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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PRINCESS STORYTIME

Oct. 22, 2pm: North Carolina Azalea Princess Lilly Kays reads stories and tells what it’s like to be a

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outdoors/recreation WALK THE LOOP FOR CLEAN WATER

Walking tour, Wed., 10am, of the stormwater reduction projects the NC Coastal Federation, Town of Wrightsville Beach and partners have installed around the John Nesbitt Loop in Wrightsville Beach. See how simple techniques reduce polluted stormwater runoff, which protects and restores water quality in the coastal waters we all love.

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INSHORE BOTTOM FISHING

Trip includes: bait, tackle, rods, and a licensed guide. Catch flounder, black sea bass, bluefish, and more while we drift along Banks Channel. Fun for all ages! $35/adult and $25/child. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BIRDING CRUISE

Join Capt Joe as he guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Come relax

on the catamaran style boat while observing the diverse flora and fauna that coastal North Carolina has to offer. Topics will include as strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh function. $35 and $25/Senior.

WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

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Explore Davis Creek and the Cape Fear River along Eagle Island learning about its history while observing wildlife. Cost: $45/person. Pre-reg. rqd.

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Starts w/regularly scheduled monthly Bird Hike at 8am, and all participants will be registered for door prizes. From 9am-noon, view different types of binoculars and spotting scopes on the banks of our freshwater lake, including a full line of optics from Swarovski! Wild Bird and Garden will have a variety of books, bird feeders and native plants for sale to help you learn more about birds and keep them happy and well fed all winter long. 11am: Jill Peleuses, from Wild Bird and Garden, half-hour workshop about fall migrants, and how to bring them to your yard. Wild Goat Waffles will have coffee and waffles for sale, 9am-noon. Breakfast waffle or some of their original lunch waffles. GA prices apply; Bird Bonanza activities are free with garden admission and free for Airlie members. $9 adults, $5 NHC residents, $5 military, $3 children 4-12, free for members and kids under 4. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.

BLACK RIVER KAYAK TRIP

Oct. 20, 7:30am: This river’s blackwater swamps contain some of the oldest known living trees in eastern North America. Many wildlife species in-

habit the river’s floodplain, including turkey, deer, bobcat, river otter, black bear, and more. Space is limited on this trip to allow more time to explore the Three Sisters Swamp. $90/person or $75/person bring own kayak. Pre-registration required: 341.0075 or www.halyburtonpark.com. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. CARNIVOROUS PLANT HIKE

Oct. 22-23, 11am: Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park.

See plants that bite back such as sundews bladderworts butterworts pitcher plants and the Venus fly trap. Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane at 11:00 am for this event. For more information, contact the park office at 910-458-8206. Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road

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Teens ages 12 and older will use recycled library materials to construct personalized side-bound books at this workshop. Participation is free and all tools and materials will be provided, but space is strictly limited. Reg, opens a month before the workshop on the calendar at www.nhclibrary. org. 910-798-6303 or email Shannon Vaughn at svaughn@nhcgov.com. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd.

BLUE CRAB BASICS AND BEYOND

Oct. 20, 6pm: The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) translated as the “savory beautiful swimmer” is an important species in North Carolina’s coastal waters ecologically and commercially. Topics include: Blue Crab Life, History Staff, NC Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve, Potential Endocrine Disruption in Blue Crabs . Dr. Susanne Brander, Assistant Professor: Aquatic Toxicology/ Environmental Endocrinology UNCW Department of Biology & Marine Biology; Commercial Crab Op-

no cost workshop on how to create a beautiful memorial garden. Facilitators will share a presentation showcasing small and container gardens and provide gardening demonstrations. You will also take a walk through the Heritage Garden labyrinth. Resource materials will be provided. Oct. 22, 9:30am-12:30pm, Heritage Garden, at Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Reg.: (910) 796-7991. Free, but donations are appreciated.

FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASS

Oct. 22, 10am: Do you earn plenty but still live paycheck to paycheck? Are you frustrated at not having any leftover money at the end of the month? Do you want to find money to save more or pay down debt? If you answered YES to these questions, I can help you get a handle on your money. Lively 60 minute class on how to track you spending and get control of your money. $10 to cover materials/open to the public. Space is limited—RSVP Gayle@GayleEvezich.com or call 910.336.6260.

ww.GayleEvezich.com. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. HEALING CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOP

Oct. 22, 2:30pm: The collective cultural past and our personal past can whisper and weave itself into our beings to create a personal Inner Wild.

Please join artist Kat Cays 2:30-5:30pm, Saturday October 22nd, at Menagerie Studio, 805 N. 4th St. for an art making workshop, a time of purposeful meditation and creativity to construct arrows to honor your Inner Wild, embracing in part, and letting go of in part, while symbolically taking a purposeful aim. Bring 3 or 4 small lightweight objects that relate to something in your past. (a ribbon, a note,beads, shells, dried flowers…) Kat: kat411030@gmail.com to register. Donation appreciated. Menagerie Studio, 805 N. 4th St.

FINANCIAL AID 101

Oct. 24, 5:30pm: Free workshop is for collegebound high school students and their parents.

Our speaker is April Query of College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC). CFNC is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. Ms. Query will speak and answer questions about the financial aid application process, especially the FAFSA application for federal college aid programs. No reg. is needed to attend this free workshop. www.cfnc. org. 910-798-6301. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

INSTAGRAM FOR BEGINNERS

Oct. 25, 10am: Learn the basics of setting up an Instagram account and using this popular photo sharing app for smartphones, at this free handson workshop with Carla Sarratt. What to bring: your email address and password, and your smartphone (iPhone, Android, or a Windows phone) or

your camera-equipped tablet. Attendance at this workshop is free but space is limited, so please register on the online calendar or by calling 910798-6371. csarratt@nhcgov.com. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. INTERVIEWS

Oct. 25, 1:30pm: “Interviews” is the final session in a free four-part series on Job Searching Fundamentals. This session gives hands-on instruction in using free resources New Hanover County Public Library offers for preparing for an interview, along with basic interviewing tips. Job Searching Fundamentals is presented by Reference Librarian Annice Sevett. Attendance is free, but must reg. at www.nhclibrary.org. Annice Sevett, 910-798-6371, or asevett@nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE CLASS

Oct. 25, 6:30pm: Did you know that the average person gains 7-10 pounds from Oct. to Jan.? Don’t want this to happen you? Join the Weight Loss Challenge class at Nutrition Revolution where you can learn how to make healthy choices and stay on track during the holiday season! Every Tuesday night from 630-730 starting October 25th. $39 Start up fee for 7 week class. Whoever loses the most weight throughout the class duration wins a cash prize. Nutrition Revolution, 1501 Dunlea Ct. http:// new.herbalifewlc.com

ADULT TAP/TAPPERCISE

Adult Broadway-style tap dance classes, with Jane Saunders of “The Tap N’ Dolls.” Mon/Wed, 10:30am-noon or Tues, 7:30-9pm. First class free! $10/class or $60 monthly.GAFA Dance Studio, 4209 Oleander Dr. #9, (910) 777-7092.

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lectures/literary PEDALING FOR PAGES BOOK CLUB

Arrive by bike to receive the bicycle discount everyday. We do have a bike rack just outside the door and two more on the block. The group will read a selection that includes, fiction, biography, history, and memoir. Open to all levels of bicycle interest and ability. Meetings are last Thursday of the month at 6pm. Oct—Two Wheels: A Cycling Murder Mystery by Greg Moody. Nov—Bike Snob: Systematically and Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling by BikeSnobNYC. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

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

Advance directives will be supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason Clamme, 910-796-7943. jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

NAZI POWS IN THE TAR HEEL STATE

Oct. 20, 11:30am: Guest speaker will be Robert Billinger, Jr., Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of History at Wingate University and author. His topic will be Nazi POWs in the Tar Heel State, 1942-1946.

Presentation is made possible through funding from the North Carolina Humanities Council. The North Carolina Humanities Council is a nonprofit foundation and a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Lunch, prepared by The Beach Shop and Grill, will include: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, collard greens, salad, rolls, dessert and tea. RSVP: $13 ($11 for attendees 70+) paid at the door. No charge for attending. RSVP to hstiluncheons@gmail.com/910-389-8776. Historic Assembly Bdg. 720 Channel Blvd., Topsail.

clubs/notices POKEMON LEAGUE

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

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play.

Standard format. $6 fee paid towards prize support for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds. Event begins at 7:00pm, registration begins at 6:00pm. Please arrive early for event registration. Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

PCY PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING

Oct. 19, 5:30am: Featured nonprofit is Smart Start of New Hanover County. Event at Dig and Dive, 3525 Lancelot Ln. No cost or membership required to attend. Business Card Raffle (bring business cards and some of your favorite friends and co-workers). Download the PCYP Mobile App for

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BIRTH CIRCLE

Every 3rd Saturday come for our Birth Circle, something always different every month. Check out our website for more details of what we have in store this month & exact time of each event! www. thebumpandbeyond.com. The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

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

Share your stories with each other and have any pregnancy and birth related questions answered in a supportive and caring environment. The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

LA LECHE LEAGUE

Sat., 10am, meetings are informal and are open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children.

If you have questions about breastfeeding or just would like to meet other breastfeeding mothers, this is the meeting for you. La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. Available by phone for breastfeeding questions or concerns. The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

SWEET RAIDS MEDEVIAL DEMONSTRATION

Oct. 20, 10am: Shire of Seareach, the local branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will be hosting a public demonstration on some the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Sugar was an expensive and very fine spice in medieval times, and a prize worth fighting for in our Sweet Raids Tournament! Dressed in period armor and demonstrating martial skills of their time, our fighters will face off for an opportunity to say how sweet victory truly is. Classes and demonstrations in various medieval arts and sciences.

Fun for all ages; free! Hugh McRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd.

CASUAL MAGIC THE GATHERING NIGHT

Oct. 24, 5pm: Bring your favorite Magic the Gathering decks from every format and generation out to Cape Fear Games on Monday nights! Casual night is meant to bring out players both new and old to meet, trade and play the game we know and love. Free to play with foil promo card giveaways every Monday. Cape Fear Games, Ste D, 4107 Oleander Dr.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting ever Friday, 6pm. • Third Wednesday of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. Share cups available. All genres. All beer styles. • An Evening w/Allagash, Oct. 22, 6pm: Event features a large variety of Allagash beers on draught in the beer garden as well as an ample offering of bottles and promotional items from the brewery and brewery representatives. Rare beers and everyday favorites will be featured including past

vintages of annual releases as well as a few of their coveted sours on draught and bottles. Food truck: Soulful Twist, 6pm. Live music begins at 7pm with Nelson & The Rock-A-Fellas. Fermental, 7250 Market St. RIVER BLUFFS FARMER’S MARKET

Every Sat., 10am-3pm: Farmer Bill is up early most mornings, tending to the crops at The River Bluffs Organic Farm. Situated on 10 acres of land, The Farm utilizes sustainable growing methods so that all yielded produce can be tagged “certified organic.” Located just down the road from the entrance of River Bluffs, The Farm helps to fill the amazing menu at the neighborhood restaurant— Porches Cafe. River Bluffs, 3571 Hansa Dr. http:// riverbluffsliving.com/saturday-farm-market.

SIMPLE AND HEALTHY FALL SOUPS

Cook with us at CFCC’s Culinary Academy with Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Learn to make classic minestrone and butternut squash soup—perfect for the coming chilly autumn days! Course date is Oct. 13, 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-reg. req. www.cfcc.edu/enrich or 910-362-7572. 411 N. Front St.

MAKE GREAT GRATINS

Cook with us at CFCC’s Culinary Academy and Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Originating in France, gratins are sumptuous dishes with a lightly browned crust of breadcrumbs or melted cheese. Curried cauliflower or broccoli-cheese gratin will be perfect for autumn get-togethers! Course is Oct. 15, 10amnoon. Pre-reg. required: www.cfcc.edu/enrich or 910-362-7572

PLANT-BASED SOUPS AND STEWS

Oct. 23, 2pm: With fall officially here and winter on the way, it is the perfect time to get a few new soup and stew recipes into your repertoire. Join vegan cooking instructor, Lisa for an afternoon filled with soul satisfying tastes, textures and heady aromas.

Come hungry and learn how to prepare: Classic Sausage & White Bean Cassoulet, Hearty Chili, Creamy Hungarian Mushroom, Curried Butternut Squash and Silky Split Pea. Seasoned Gourmet, 5500 Market Street Suite 110

support groups BOARD GAME NIGHT

Thurs., 6pm: Join the Wilmington Board Game group and the Wilmington Board Game Meetup group for a night of Board Games and more. No experience necessary. Bring your own game or select one from our free Demo Library. www.facebook.com/groups/CFGBoardGames. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This free support group is open to a growing group of parents, grandparents and individuals affected by AD/HD who understand what it takes to face its daily challenges. Free. Pine Valley United Methodist Church 3788 Shipyard Blvd., bldg B. WilmingtonCHADD.org

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

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

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PFLAG

PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor.

Men and spouses welcome from the entire Cape Fear area. Discussion/programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup.com. 910-792-9953.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

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

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

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

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. Market and Water sts. $12/adult, $5/child. (910) 251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com

INSIDER’S TOUR

Curious about the Cape Fear? Explore the history of your community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Preregistration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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In the 1980s, two performance artists did a project entitled “A Year Tied Together at the Waist.” For 12 months, Linda Montano and Tehching Hsieh were never farther than 8 feet from each other, bound by a rope. Hsieh said he tried this experiment because he felt very comfortable doing solo work, but wanted to upgrade his abilities as a collaborator. Montano testified that the piece “dislodged a deep hiddenness” in her. It sharpened her intuition and gave her a “heightened passion for living and relating.” If you were ever going to engage in a comparable effort to deepen your intimacy skills, Aries, the coming weeks would be a favorable time to attempt it.

In the coming weeks, would you prefer we refer to you as “voracious”? Or do you like the word “ravenous” better? I have a feeling, based on the astrological omens, you will be extra super eager to consume vast quantities of just about everything: food, information, beauty, sensory stimulation, novelty, pleasure, and who knows what else. Please, keep this in mind: Your hunger could be a torment or it could be a gift. Which way it goes may depend on your determination to actually enjoy what you devour. In other words, don’t get so enchanted by the hypnotic power of your longing that you neglect to exult in the gratification when your longing is satisfied.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

When the wind blows at 10 miles per hour, a windmill generates eight times more power than when the breeze is 5 miles per hour. Judging from the astrological omens, I suspect there will be a similar principle at work in your life during the coming weeks. A modest increase in effort and intensity will make a huge difference in the results you produce. Are you willing to push yourself a bit beyond your comfort level in order to harvest a wave of abundance?

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Cuthbert Collingwood (1748-1810) had a distinguished career as an admiral in the British navy, leading the sailors under his command to numerous wartime victories. He was also a good-natured softie whose men regarded him as generous and kind. Between battles, while enjoying his downtime, he hiked through the English countryside carrying acorns, which he planted here and there so the “Navy would never want for oaks to build the fighting ships upon which the country’s safety depended.” (Quoted in “Life in Nelson’s Navy,” by Dudley Pope.) I propose we make him your role model for the coming weeks. May his example inspire you to be both an effective warrior and a tender soul who takes practical actions to plan for the future.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Eighteenth-century musician Giuseppe Tartini has been called “the godfather of modern violin playing.” He was also an innovative composer who specialized in poignant and poetic melodies. One of his most famous works is the Sonata in G Minor, also known as the “Devil’s Trill.” Tartini said it was inspired by a dream in which he made a pact with the devil to provide him with new material. The Infernal One picked up a violin and played the amazing piece that Tartini transcribed when he woke up. Here’s the lesson for you: He didn’t actually sell his soul to the devil. Simply engaging in this rebellious, taboo act in the realm of fantasy had the alchemical effect of unleashing a burst of creative energy. Try it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The planets have aligned in a curious pattern. I interpret it as meaning that you have cosmic permission to indulge in more self-interest and self-seeking than usual. So it won’t be taboo for you to unabashedly say, “What exactly is in it for me?” or “Prove your love, my dear,” or “Gimmeee gimmeee gimmee what I want.” If someone makes a big promise, you shouldn’t be shy about saying, “Will you put that in writing?” If you get a sudden urge to snag the biggest piece of the pie, obey that urge.

Specifically, the state tree of Maine

In the course of her long career, Libran actress Helen Hayes won an Oscar, an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony. Years before all that glory poured down on her, she met playwright Charles MacArthur at a party in a posh Manhattan salon. Hayes was sitting shyly in a dark corner. MacArthur glided over to her and slipped a few salted peanuts into her hand. “I wish they were emeralds,” he told her. It was love at first sight. A few years after they got married, MacArthur bought Hayes an emerald necklace. I foresee a metaphorically comparable event in your near future, Libra: peanuts serving as a promise of emeralds.

Welcome to the Painkiller Phase of your cycle. It’s time to relieve your twinges, dissolve your troubles, and banish your torments. You can’t sweep away the whole mess in one quick heroic purge, of course, but I bet you can pare it down by at least 33 percent (more is quite possible). To get started, make the following declaration five times a day for the next three days: “I am grateful for all the fascinating revelations and indispensable lessons that my pain has taught me.” On each of the three days afterward, affirm this truth five times: “I have learned all I can from my pain, and therefore no longer need its reminders. Goodbye, pain.” On the three days after that, say these words, even if you can’t bring yourself to mean them with complete sincerity: “I forgive everybody of everything.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

For the foreseeable future, you possess the following powers: to make sensible that which has been unintelligible ... to find amusement in situations that had been tedious ... to create fertile meaning where before there had been sterile chaos. Congratulations, Sagittarius! You are a first-class transformer. But that’s not all. I suspect you will also have the ability to distract people from concerns that aren’t important ... to deepen any quest that has been too superficial or careless to succeed ... and to ask the good questions that will render the bad questions irrelevant.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

In the past 11 months, did you ever withhold your love on purpose? Have there been times when you “punished” those you cared about by acting cold and aloof? Can you remember a few occasions when you could have been more generous or compassionate but chose not to be? If you answered yes to any of those questions, the next three weeks will be an excellent time to atone. You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when you can reap maximum benefit from correcting stingy mistakes. I suggest you make gleeful efforts to express your most charitable impulses. Be a tower of bountiful power.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In 1415 a smaller English army defeated French forces at the Battle of Agincourt in northern France. Essential to England’s victory were its 7,000 longbowmen—archers who shot big arrows using bows that were 6 feet long. So fast and skilled were these warriors they typically had three arrows flying through the air at any one time. That’s the kind of high-powered proficiency I recommend you summon during your upcoming campaign. If you need more training to reach that level of effectiveness, get it immediately.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Let’s imagine your life as a novel. The most recent chapter, which you’ll soon be drawing to a close, might be called “The Redemption of Loneliness.”

Other apt titles: “Intimacy with the Holy Darkness” or “The Superpower of Surrender” or “The End Is Secretly the Beginning.” Soon you will start a new chapter, which I’ve tentatively dubbed “Escape from Escapism” or perhaps “Liberation from False Concepts of Freedom” or “Where the Wild Things Are.” And the expansive adventures of this next phase will have been made possible by the sweet-and-sour enigmas of the past four weeks.

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