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was strolling down a street in Asheville this summer when a very attractive young woman with a big smile greeted me. “What are you doing here?” I asked in confusion. It was Jess Reedy, owner of Pineapple Studios on Front Street—a woman I spend six days a week within 100 feet of, yet whom I never see. Now, we were both standing on the same sunny street in Asheville. My brain was shutting down from confusion. This was a meeting we should be having on Front Street. We chatted in the sunshine for close to an hour about our businesses: her yoga and pottery studio, my
bookstore. I was so excited when she moved into the space and intrigued by the combination of yoga and pottery, but we hadn’t really had a chance to talk. As small business owners, every time we saw each other it was as were each hurrying to our next responsibility. Jess Reedy is petite, brunette and remarkably focused. As we chatted about the last year, comparing notes on the triumph and the hurdles, I asked about the paint-your-own pottery and yoga combination. Reedy explained that she had wanted both from the beginning and bring in similar but dif-
The Asheville Grown Business Alliances offers an archetype for a buy-local movement By: Gwenyfar rohler
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ferent demographics. Her savvy and acumen were impressive, but it still didn’t answer the question: Why were we each in Asheville? And why didn’t we talk to each other at home? Reedy was in town for a friend’s wedding, and I was there to see The Montford Park Players’ production of “The Taming of the Shrew” for a book I am writing about NC outdoor dramas. In that one hour on the street, we learned more about each other than we had in a year, working on the same block. I silently blessed the universe for making our paths cross and headed on to start interviews with the artistic team behind the Montford Park Players. I admit the trip to Asheville was motived by several factors. An unexpected one slapped me in the face right before I ran into Jess. I saw a sticker that read, “Love Asheville. Put your $ where your heart is. Go local” It really wasn’t a surprise that Asheville of all places had a well-organized buy local campaign—the Asheville Grown Business Alliance. I bought a sticker, which the gentlemen told me had been printed around the corner. Obviously, as the Live Local columnist, I am already on board with the theories and practices of the buy-local movement and had, of course, scheduled a stay at a bed and breakfast rather than a chain hotel. In this case it was the Chestnut Street Inn. One of the side benefits of traveling around the state for the outdoor-dramas book over the summer was I had an opportunity to stay in a variety of bed and breakfasts to see how they are set up and the different ways they operate. A couple of years ago in the Live Local column, I covered the experience of filing for a bed-and-breakfast license in Wilmington. One of my long-term (very long-term) plans is to open a literary-themed B&B. I really was surprised at the breadth of services and policies at bed and breakfasts across the state. Chestnut Street Inn seemed to be a larger and more specific operation, with actual staff in addition to the owners. During the tour of the downstairs (I had a ground-floor room), I was told repeatedly that there were bottle openers and corkscrews in both my room and common areas, and asked not to try to pry bottle caps off on the mantle pieces! A shudder ran down my spine at the thought that some guests could be so cavalier and downright awful. Would that happen to my beloved house when we opened? I thought. Really, it shouldn’t surprise me: After almost a decade in retail, public bad behavior becomes de riguer. But harming the house is a different story altogether. The relationship between a person and their historic home is
a sacred trust, and a relationship that deepens with years. Anyhow, the Asheville Grown Business Alliance has built a remarkable organization. They have an annual “Go Local” card that is purchased for $10 by individuals to use at participating local businesses. Of that $10, $5 goes to the Asheville Grown Business Alliance, and $5 is donated to the public schools. The Mountain Express (the encore of Asheville) prints the annual guide for participating businesses. It is free for businesses to participate and list their buy local offers, promotions and discounts in the guide. These things always work if a business wants to place a larger ad in the guide to support it—that comes at a fee. How successful has it been? Their website claims: “The 2013 card had over 400 businesses participating. We sold approximately 2,000 cards and distributed 40,000 directories and raised over $20,000 for our public schools.” Wow! Just think about that for a second. We have been discussing the future of our public school system in this state and in our municipality. I know of one Wilmington neighborhood that has adopted an elementary school because the statistics of poverty related to the students there are so shocking that the neighborhood can’t not try to help. The money raised from the Asheville Go Local card is an example of the community saying that children (our future) are a priority and rather than waiting for nebulous help on high, the community will put them first. If you have the time, browse www.Ashevillegrown.com. You can search for local businesses based on geographic region in Buncombe County or through a variety of certifications, including green building, living wage or local food. The category search includes a “Bank Local” flier, as well as “Go Out Local.” Really, I am impressed. As far as creating a truly usable, successful and locally focused marketing campaign, this is one to the best I have ever seen. It obviously has really great leadership and vision, but without community buy-in, it wouldn’t work. We have our own Live Local resource page on the encore website, and we certainly encourage you to use it for finding local businesses and to improve it by adding to it. If we the community do not use it, than it ceases to be effective. In the mean time, I am continuing to salivate over Asheville’s Go Local card and marvel at their partnership with the public schools. More importantly, I am making a point of getting out and talking to my neighbors and colleagues more because that is one of the keys of what makes the live local movement successful: the human face time. You can’t fake it or replace it.
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his latest street demonstration supporting Tennessee’s “open carry” gun law. According to a WSMV-TV report, this episode made even some supporters edgy because of the school setting, but Embody failed to see the problem. “Other people may think I look terrifying,” he acknowledged, but he doesn’t think he does, and if you disagree, he suggests psychological counseling. (Tennessee bans guns on school property, but a few inches away, on the sidewalk, Embody has decided that there is no problem.) Bionic Shoes Police in Japan’s Kyoto Prefecture raided a shoe manufacturer in July and commandeered a list of about 1,500 purchasers of the company’s signature “tosatsu shoes” -- shoes with built-in cameras. Investigators have begun visiting the purchasers at home to ask that they hand in the shoes (but, out of fairness, said they would not cause trouble for customers who could produce a legitimate reason for needing to take photographs and video by pointing their shoe at something). The seller was charged with “aiding voyeurism” and fined the equivalent of about $4,500 under a nuisance-prevention law. The Entrepreneurial Spirit Doris Carvalho of Tampa, Florida, is raising venture capital to expand her hobby of crafting high-end handbags from groomed, recycled dog hair (two pounds’ worth for each bag). With investors, she could lower her costs and the $1,000 price tag, since it now takes 50 hours’ labor to make the yarn for her haute couture accessory. Among the suggestions of the Brisbane, Australia, company Pets Eternal for honoring a deceased pet (made to a reporter in September): keeping a whisker or tooth or lock of hair, or having the remains made into jewelry or mixed with ink to make a tattoo. Overlooked was a new project by the Houston space-flight company Celestis, known for blasting human ashes into orbit (most famously those of “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry). Celestis, working with a California company, will soon offer to shoot pets’ remains into orbit ($995) or perhaps even to the moon ($12,000). The Continuing Crisis Ontario’s top court rejected Bryan Teskey’s complaint in August over how Roman Catholics continue to be discriminated against by the laws of British royal succession. Even though Ontario (along with many Commonwealth countries) recently removed some aspects of bias (ending the ban on the royal family’s marrying Catholics), Teskey pointed out that Canadian Catholics still do not have a fair shot at becoming king or queen (although Teskey did not claim that he, personally, had been a candidate). Names in the News: (1) One of the three suspects in an August arrest for making fraudulent purchases at a Jupiter, Florida, shop: Ms. Cherries Waffles Tennis, 19. (2) The president of the Alabama Public Service Commission
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(who invoked prayer in July as the most effective way to fight federal restrictions on coalfired power plants): Ms. Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh. (3) The investigator for the Ohio state auditor’s office who was ordered by his supervisor in July to end a romantic relationship with another government official: Jim Longerbone. Venezuela, already in a recession, suffered a particularly cruel blow (according to a September Associated Press dispatch from Caracas) with the recent shortage in availability of breast implants for its beauty-obsessed senoritas. Restrictive currency controls are limiting enhancement surgeries from the 85,000 performed last year and, according to a local joke, will force Venezuelan women to start developing their personalities. (However, according to leading surgeon Dr. Daniel Slobodianik, when potential patients are told their preferred size implant is back-ordered, many merely choose the nextlargest available size.) But It’s About “Safety,” Not “Money”: On the same day in September, Washington, D.C., and New York City made traffic-camera announcements, with Washington declaring a revenue crisis and New York revealing that just one speed camera in Brooklyn had earned the city $77,550 in a single day. The District of Columbia had projected $93 million in annual camera income, but estimated it would collect only $26 million, while New York City, which has many fewer cameras, was marveling at the 1,551 tickets the Brooklyn camera zapped on July 7. American Scenes (1) Staci Anne Spence, 42, was hauled to jail for assault in Sandpoint, Idaho, in September, but when the squad car arrived at the station, officers learned that during the ride, she had completely gnawed through the back seat -- foam padding and seat cover. (2) A 38-yearold man was taken, unconscious, to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, in August. After allegedly choking his mother-in-law and refusing to cooperate with police, who used a stun gun and chemical spray on him to no effect, he dramatically KO’d himself with an empty beer bottle. Perspective Leonard Decides Whether You Can Be Nervous or Not: Leonard Embody marched up and down a sidewalk in September in front of Hillsboro High School in Nashville, Tennessee, in military clothing and with a rifle on his back and a GoPro camcorder attached to his chest -- just
Least Competent Criminals Not Ready for Prime Time: (1) Police in West Valley City, Utah, searched for an exceptionally unintimidating man in August after reports that the man tried to rob a Subway sandwich shop and a Family Dollar. In each episode, an employee told the man to wait while the employee went to a back room, but then simply failed to return, leading the “robber,” eventually, to walk away empty-handed. (2) In Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in August, Kevin Clarence, 20, was arrested for an inept attempt to rob a supermarket. He entered the store, and only then, according to witnesses, put a plastic garbage bag over his head and decided to wait in line for his opportunity to address a cashier. He quickly got tired of waiting and said, “I’ll be back,” but was caught by police minutes after leaving the store. Update In 1993, News of the Weird introduced readers to Kopi Luwak coffee -- whose beans had first passed through the digestive tracts of Asian civet cats (to give them, supposedly, a certain tartness, as well as a certain hipster price tag). Canadian entrepreneur Blake Dinkin, 44, believes his Black Ivory Coffee tastes even better because his pre-digested beans are recovered from elephant dung in Thailand -- and are less bitter, in that the pachyderms, unlike civets, are herbivores. Dung-farming labor in Thailand may be inexpensive, but it takes 33 pounds of Arabica beans to achieve the precise blend Dinkin demands, and he told NPR in August that he anticipated sales only to upscale resorts in the Middle East (and to one elephant-themed store in Comfort, Texas). A News of the Weird Classic (October 2010) Donald Denney and his father (also named Donald Denney) concocted a plan on the telephone for Dad to smuggle a ball of black-tar heroin into the son’s Colorado prison during visiting hours, to be passed by mouth via kiss from a female visitor. However, Dad failed to find a woman with a clean-enough rap sheet to be admitted as a visitor. Still enamored of the plan, however, the father decided to be the carrier himself, and inserted the “package” into his rectum for later transferral to his mouth (though the eventual messy kiss of the son would be awkward). Neither Denney realized, despite audio warnings, that all phone calls were monitored, and in September (2010), prison officials were waiting for the father, with a body-cavity search warrant, as he arrived.
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People of the Falling Star: Musings on historical land thieves and three-day weekends By: Mark Basquill
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egend has it that long before Columbus County became Columbus County, a meteor fell to help to create Lake Waccamaw and name its inhabitants “The People of the Falling Star.” A friend told me that on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, on the Waccamaw Siouan Tribal Grounds in the Buckhead community of Bolton, NC, the descendants of folks who may have witnessed that star fall thousands of years ago will hold a powwow—a celebration of their heritage. I may get down there to celebrate and learn. I’m grateful Christopher Columbus discovered the three-day weekend, but I wondered how it happened that I spent less than two years living in Northern California and learned a fair amount about the Pit River peoples that inhabited the region for over 12,000 years. Yet, I’ve lived in North Carolina for the last 20 years and know basically nothing about its original human occupants? Sure, I was younger, and we got around more than we do
now. I remember running a race on aromatic trails through the huge redwoods above Burney Falls in Shasta County. Local inhabitants carved the trails maybe a few thousand years ago. We camped near the falls and learned that the first people considered the twin falls a power spot for centuries, used to vision quest, and dug deep pits there. Eventually, the white settlers called the 11 related bands of peoples “Pit River.” We attended two powwows, and I learned that time is even more relative than I thought. When a client showed up at 4 p.m. for a 9 a.m. appointment, if it was still Tuesday, he was pretty much on time. Then again, no one accused Christopher Columbus of discovering Burney Falls, Mt. Shasta, or the Sacramento River. That’s the West for you. Clearly, “Indian Country.” Kids have played cowboys and indians on the streets of South Philly or Wilmington for generations, but the imaginary battles raged somewhere in the western prairies and high plains—where the buffalo roamed with nomad tribes of Navaho and Apache peoples for centuries.
It’s different here on the eastern seaboard. This is where Columbus and the Plymouth Rock pilgrims planted the seeds of our mythical immigrant empire. This is where American history really starts. The Delaware, Cherokee, and our Waccamaw were merely placeholders until we arrived. We act as if the original occupants were looking for a reason to sell Manhattan, leave the slums of Philly and Boston, or the swamps of South Carolina and Florida for the chance of a new start in California. After all, we know Manhattan is no place for a tee-pee. We, of course, are descendants of those intrepid explorers like Columbus and immigrant seekers of religious freedom like the pilgrims. We are clearly not descendants of conquistadors. At least, that’s the myth. I guess my problem with Columbus Day is that I’m aware that, in addition to being an intrepid explorer, Columbus was special forces; the tip of the spear of a 500-year “Occupy Movement.” Most of us learned Columbus sailed the ocean blue in the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. Most of us didn’t learn that was only the first of three voyages,
or that on a second voyage he brought 1,500 troops, canons and attack dogs, and enslaved thousands of indigenous inhabitants. Look, I grew up a few blocks from an imposing statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza in Philly. I’m well aware that Italian Americans have made enormous contributions to art, science and humanity in general. I’m not saying that we should cease and desist celebrating three-day weekends, but Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, and South Dakota already do not recognize Columbus Day. On October 6, Seattle joined Minneapolis in voting to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day rather than Columbus Day. I remember that lone tear of “Crying Indian” during the ‘70s Keep America Beautiful campaign. It taught me more than not to litter. It taught me that despite what Pete Seeger and the history books say, this land was not your land, my land, or made for you and me. Maybe it is time to celebrate and learn a little more about the People of the Falling Star.
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310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | Box Office: 910-632-2285 | thalianhall.com Branded as the world’s most important living choreographer, Paul Taylor will bring his contemporary troupe, the Paul Taylor Dance Company, to the Thalian Hall Main Stage in partnership with UNCW Presents. Their performance, a retrospective of their work, will be a celebration of the company’s 60th anniversary. Founded in 1954, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is one of the earliest touring companies in American dance. Today, Taylor continues to win acclaim for the vibrancy, his recent dances and his classic works. Taylor’s meticulously choreographed dances draw from influential moments in American history—such as war, spirituality, sexuality, and morality—putting his characteristic humorous and lighthearted spin on these themes. With his troupe, Taylor tackles society’s toughest issues and explore the beauty of movement.
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Breaking Free:
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hat I used to be will pass away, and then you’ll see that all I want now is happiness for you and me,” Elliot Smith croons in his song “Happiness.” A favorite lyric by Jason Sanford, founding member of Rosco Bandana, the words ring true in the artist’s life. Sanford broke free from the restraints of a Southern religious upbringing to forge his own path. He and the rest of his sevenpiece troupe that make up Roscoe Bandana will come to Wilmington to play the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival this week. Growing up in the heart of the Deep South, Sanford never
imagined his life would include upstarting a septep, entrenched in the rockable Americana sounds of greats like Elliot Smith, Bright Eyes, Iron and Wine, and Neutral Milk Hotel. A Gulfport, Mississippi, upbringing, especially one in a devoutly religious household, didn’t yield much exposure to various forms of musicality. It wasn’t until Sanford mosied into a tobacco shop at a local mall— when a young clerk introduced him to an indie-folk culture that transcended his wildest dreams—that the groundwork for Rosco Bandana was laid.
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Immediately after his encounter at the tobacco shop, Sanford began putting his innate skills to use. Through all hours of the night, he would practice licks reminiscent of Elliot Smith, a la “Everything Reminds Me of Her,” using the ’76 Guild guitar gifted by his father. Sanford's dad routinely sang and taught him his first chords. The self-taught guitar-picker and crooner wrote his first song by age 18. “I was inspired by my first love Emily Sholes, who continues to be my muse to this day,” Sanford says. Rosco Bandana officially formed four years ago when Sanford’s childhood friend, Barry Pribyl Jr., moved back to Mississippi from Michigan. Pribyl’s sonic aesthetic, which was coated in metal, was heavier than Sanford’s, who at the time was cultivating Americana riffs derived from the heartbreak of his breakup with Sholes. The two old friends compromised, blending Pribyl’s unadulterated rock with Sanford’s honky-tonk inclinations. “I have always been a fan of bands who cross genres with their music,” Sanford says.” I think putting my own twist on today’s country music will help inspire future country writers.” It wasn’t long before Sholes wandered back into Sanford’s life and was enlisted as part of the band, which grew to include Jackson Weldon, Patrick Mooney, Jennifer Flint, and Sean Murphy. The members were hand-picked from an open-mic night Sanford had started at a wine bar. Soon after forming and receiving some local attention, Rosco Bandana entered in a battle of the bands competition sponsored by Hard Rock Records. They swept the competition and were flown to LA to cut a record with Greg Collins. “The whole process took a little over a month,” Sanford details. “It was a lot of fun! We are no longer on Hard Rock Records, but we will always be a part of the Hard Rock family. The experience was great! I have made some of my closest friends on that journey. They believed in us and gave us the tools we needed to succeed.” Rosco Bandana's first album, appropriately titled “Time To Begin,” has gripped listeners with its Southern flair. The heavy-hitting title track, which was the first collaboration of Sanford, Pribyl and Flint, opens with fiery vocals of Sholes, and a toe-tapping beat. Electric guitar taeks over the background, along with thumping percussion. A dichotomy is created between the distinctly rock ‘n’ roll blues of the music and the soaring twangy voices of Sholes, Flint and Sanford. As the song’s title suggests, an upbeat sense of optimism prevails throughout the ensnaring, catchy tune. “I tend to write songs of hope and change for the future,” Sanford comments. “It’s kind of like a way to pray for me.”
Their song “Woe Is Me” captures the outlaw persona of Americana music. The track drips with Southern charm, but maintains a hard-rock edge. The song is layered in story and metaphorically ponders the life of an outlaw, and compares it the shackles of being in love. “I have always been a fan of story tellers like Dylan and Tom Petty,” Sanford details. “I think the genre of Americana allows me to write in many different styles and still tell my story.” Rosco Bandana shows their softer side with the tracks “By and By” and “Heartbreak Shape.” Losing the electric energy in favor of a gently, carefully strummed guitar, the songs pierce the heart with tales of love. They add depth to a highoctane catalog of tracks, and shows off the band’s versatility. “I love sad songs,” Sanford admits.” I guess when I hear a song that cuts you to the bone and makes your hair stand on end, it really leaves an impression.” Rosco Bandana isn’t the only trick Sanford has up his sleeve. Always searching for other forms of expression, the band leader—who also sculpts and paints—has started a new musical outlet with reunited girlfriend Sholes, called Em&Me. They’re hard at work on an upcoming project, “Mystic Folk.” For now Sanford and the rest of his bandmates are touring the country with thoping to squeeze some studio time in before the year’s end in preparation for a new album to be released in 2015. They're also searching for a new label. The slated recording will shed some of the band’s country flavor and instead revel in more rock ‘n’ roll. As they continue to make a legacy for themselves Sanford holds on to one goal that started it all: To make a living doing what he loves, and, of course, to move out of his parent’s house. “I hope that Rosco Bandana becomes a household name and our music will help inspire future artists,” he tells. “I would like to say I’m a badass country boy but I’m really just a Southern boy from Mississippi with a story to tell. I really just want to bring inspiration to the world.”
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Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival Featuring music from Rosco Bandana Saturday, October 18, 3 p.m. 1 Battleship Rd. Tickets: $13-$75 www.lighthousebeerandwine.com
Annual Beer Festival and Wilmington Beer Week sates thirst Jason Adams of Lighthoiuse Beer and Wine started his annual beer festival 13 years ago at Hugh MacRae Park. With around 20 beers on tap and local bands taking the stage, he set in motion an annual tradition and fundraiser, which not only had people excited about craft beer but supporting community interaction and live music. Through multiple venue changes—and especially dollars raised for The Carousel Cen-
beers under wraps, but a sneak peak of what you can expect are S’mores Old Chub from Oskar Blues; Stone is pouring a Reason to Be Dammed aged in red wine barrels; and Ballast Point will be pouring their Sour Wench. . . . It provides people with the opportunity to discuss what they’re tasting with the people who make it.” Tickets are limited and only 35 brewer-
ter, which works with abused and neglected children—this year's event will overlook the Cape Fear River. Folks will trek to Battleship Park from noon to 5 p.m. to enjoy well over 100 breweries on tap. Plus, Adams has added wine to the lineup and around 50 wineries will showcase their sips. Before Saturday's festival takes off, folks will be able to enjoy the overrun of Wilmington Beer Week events, which started October 11. “Wilmington’s craft beer community has grown exponentially over the past few years,” Adams told encore. “Many cities around the country have their own week to celebrate craft bee—Wilmington Beer Week is all about building a relationship with craft beers and local businesses. We feel that is our responsibility to help promote and celebrate the local spots around town that carry craft beers.” From brewery showcases to beer dinners to tap takeovers and even beer releases, the full schedule can be downloaded through the encoreGO app or log onto www.wilmingtonncbeerweek.com (also see last week's coverage on encorepub.com). On Friday night, Lighthouse will host a Voracious Beer Festival on the Battleship NC's deck. This intimate event focuses on small-release and trade beers only. “The appeal is that it’s designed for people who want to try something special,” Anna Worobey, Lighthouse manager who oversees Wilmington Beer Week events, says. “We’re trying to keep most of these
ies are invited. Cost is $75 and includes hors d'ouevres. On Saturday, VIP ticket-holders ($50) will be admitted onto park grounds early at noon, to get a head-start on the sipping and without the lines. Gates officially open at 1 p.m. for everyone. with a $40 general admission. Designated drivers passes can be purchased for $13. All ticket-holders receive a commemorative glass to use to refill the samples and to take home. Food vendors will be onsite as well, so folks can soak up the suds (and vino) with grub. Attendees can track their fave beers with BrewGene. Plus, a guide of all the wines will be available at the festival for easy navigation. A free shuttle service is available for folks who live in the greater Wilmington area who need a ride home safely. —Shea Carver
Check out Wilmington Beer Week events at
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Rocking and Raising Funds:
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Rock for a Cure will once again raise money for individuals with breast cancer By: Shannon McCabe
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nfortunately, we all either know someone or have met someone who knows someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, an estimated 220,000 cases are determind every year. The financial burden placed on these women leave many struggling to save their lives. It is through family and community support that they build strengthto fight through to another day. Globally, every October breast cancer awareness is recognized. Information populates the media with slogans like, “Save the Tatas,” “I Support Second Base” and “Real Men Wear Pink.” Even NFL players wear hot pink in uniform accessories and donate monies to charities fighting for a cure. In Wilmington, Rock for a Cure continues to be an annual fundraiser. First established in 2007 as a collaborative effort between Jennifer Chin—the UNCW Communication Studies Society faculty advis-
er—and one of her students, the event now celebrates eight years. Rock for a Cure at the Reel Café will take place on Friday, October 17 and feature the musical stylings of UNCW faculty band The Schoolboys and Perry James DeLuke. The Reel Café has been the venue of choice for the event annually, and donates the space free of charge, while also offering trays of wings for guests and donating a percentage of the night’s bar tab. As partners with the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation, donations gathered from the benefit support the NHRMC’s Pink Ribbon Project. The project, established in 1998, is a local organization focused on providing funds for women with breast cancer and tending to their needs for mammograms and comfort bags. According to Kristal McHugh, the previous NHRMC Foundation speaker, mammograms typically cost women $125 and the comfort bags, filled with journals and practical and inspirational items, cost around $85. This is the first student-oriented event the project has partnered with, designed to be an ETEAL—UNCW’s approach at facilitating students into applied
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learning experiences. “It really, truly is a Communication Studies Department and UNCW collaborative effort to try and make a difference in our local community,” Chin says. She typically picks three of four students from her introductory public relations course; this year she chose seniors Kelsey MacDaniel, Karina Villabos, and Taylor Waddell, as well as junior Jamie Walton. Student involvement helps expand the efforts and increase donations. “I tell my students that everything you do when you come to class shapes your image,” Chin says. “If you think your professors aren’t talking about you, they are. We fight over those of you we think are really good.” Planning for the event usually begins in May, with a decision-making process thought out exclusively by Chin and her selected student. Faculty and student volunteers are brought in as needed, and Chin challenges her students and exposes them to the hard work that goes into planning a fundraiser of this caliber. “I chose to get involved with Rock for a Cure because I saw it as an opportunity to gain real-world experience while doing something that benefits my community,” MacDaniel says. The Communication’s Society spends a great deal of time contacting local businesses to ask for sponsorships and donations, asking alumni for donations for the auction and raffle, selling T-shirts, putting together a bake sale, and holding fundraiser at local bar and grill (this year it was at Might as Well), and reaching out to local media outlets for coverage of the event. While event planning proves stressful at times, the result of their effort makes it all worth it. In the event’s first year, around $900 was raised. To date, they've raised over $27,000. “Rock for a Cure provides a way for students, staff, parents, friends, medical practitioners, and survivors to all come together and bond in a way that’s impossible otherwise,” Bill Bolduc says, co-founder of The Schoolboys. “That makes this truly special— awareness is raised, funds are collected, fun is had. What could be better than that?” Formed in 1998 by Bolduc and Rick Olsen, The Schoolboys have been performing at Rock for a Cure since its inception. Bolduc plays guitar, while Olsen rocks the keys, and Frank Trimble plays guitar and does vocals, along with James Hunt on drums and Bill DiNome on vocals and bass. The blues-infused, classic-rock cover band first performed together for a faculty-staff exam jam, as a sort of talent show for the students. “It’s so nice to relate to students in a different way than in the classroom setting,”
Bolduc says. “Seeing people dancing and singing along is pretty special. Building relationships outside the walls of the university is even better.” For member DiNome, the event resonates more personally. He had a spouse pass away of breast cancer in 1990. “It’s pretty present in terms of my own sensibility,” he says. “I think anything people can do to help the cause is great, and to do it in this way is just fun.” DiNome, having grown up with music all his life via his father’s influence, is the newest member to the band. Through his involvement over the last few years, he’s watched the attendance grow. This year Perry James DeLuke, a senior in the Communication Studies Department, will be the opening act for The Schoolboys. As one of Chin’s former students, DeLuke’s classical, country style will mesh well alongside The Schoolboys. The event also will hold a raffle and silent auction. During previous years alumni have donated tickets to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and memorabilia from television series like “True Blood,” “Dexter” and “Glee.” This year guests can expect breast cancer-themed cornhole boards, signed CDs by country musician Scotty McCreery, a Virginia Tech football helmet signed by head coach Frank Beamer, vouchers to the Fairfield Inn, and WWE Diva Dolls. After the auction, Christine King, a mother of a graduated communication studies student and a breast cancer survivor, will be welcomed to the stage for her second consecutive year as the event’s featured speaker. “She was a hoot last year,” Chin says. “She had a great time. She not only has breast cancer but was a recipient of the Pink Ribbon Project comfort bag.” Chin’s favorite part of the entire event is right after intermission when she finally gets the chance to breathe and observe. “Music is the thing that brings people together,” she says. “So if we can bring people together, have a good time, and make a difference, then I think it’s really awesome.”
DETAILS:
Rock for a Cure Featuring The Schoolboys and Perry James DeLuke Saturday, October 18, 6 p.m. Reel Café, 100 S Front St. Tickets $5 www.people.uncw.edu/chinj/rock/ Rock_for_a_Cure_2014/Welcome.html
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Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; country) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832
‘80s Night (5pm; Free) —YoSake, 33 S Front St.
Paul Thorn (8pm; $20-$25; blues/rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St. (910) 769-4096
Lotus Sun (9pm; $5; rock/fusion) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.
Ladies’ Night (5pm; Free) —The Little Dipper, 138 South Front St.
Birthday Improv and Nutt Street Improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
Thursday, October 16
Benny Hill (6:30pm; Free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Trivia Night (6:30pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St. Open Mic w/ Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.
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Wednesday, October 15
Big Ed Caylor (8pm; $15) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Hwy.; 843-449-4242 Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St. Bomb Night w/ DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.
Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave.
DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.
Laura McClean’s Songwriter Showcase alternative (7pm; $2) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379
DJ Hood (9pm; Free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. Cumparsa (7pm; $5-$10; latin/jazz) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street; (910) 395-5999 Karaoke w/ DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St.
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Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr.;
Thirsty Thursday w/DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd. Live Music on the Dock (5pm; Free) —Elijah’s Restaurant, 2 Ann St. Thursday Events (5pm; Free) —Pembroke’s, 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. Nash & Fair (5pm; Free; country) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; 910.772.1400 Jazz Night (6pm; Free) —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. Open Mic/Songwriters’ Night (7pm; Free) —Grinder’s Caffe, 5032 Wrightsville Ave.
DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
Karaoke (7pm; Free) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; (910) 707-0533
Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301
Trivia Night (7pm; Free) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.
Chris James (9pm; country)
Trivia Night (7pm; Free)
—Giant Cafe, 1200 N 23rd St Suite 209
—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.
Fried Lot (7pm; Free) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc.
Michael Eakins (8pm; Free; indie/acoustic) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362
Chasing Opal (7pm; Free; folk/indie/ acoustic) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362
Big Ed Caylor (8pm; $15) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Hwy.; 843-449-4242
Aer, Dizzy Wright (7pm; $20; pop/rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096 Open Mic Comedy (7pm; Free) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Yue-Kiln Ceramic Music (7:30 pm; $18-$32) —Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St.; 910-632-2241 The North Carolina Symphony presents: A Night at the Oscars (7:30pm; See Website) —New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 South Front St., New Bern, NC; (252) 637-1551 Open Mic Night with DJBe (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. Open Mic Night Dennis Brinson (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. Pub Wars Trivia (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr. Big Ed Caylor (8pm; $15) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Hwy.; 843-449-4242 Cape Fear Acoustic Blues Jam (8pm) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. La Quilombera (8pm; Free; Afro-Latin rock) —UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. (910) 962-3500
Mary Mack (8pm; $12-$14) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Beggars, COLOSSUS (8pm; Free; rock) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S 42nd St. Southbound 85 and Jason Ellis (8pm; $5; country) —Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Rd; (910) 347-4731
DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Clay Whittington (9pm; Free; piano/vocals) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666
John Roberts and The Hinges (9pm; rock) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury Street; (910) 509-3040
Griffin Limerick (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666
The Possums (9pm; $5; Grateful Dead Tribute) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.
Living with Myce (9pm; $5) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.
Klectik Evol (9:30 pm; Free; cover band) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.
Discotheque Thurs. with DJ’s DST and Matt Evans (10pm) —Pravda, 23 N Front St.
DJ Alex A (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.
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DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. DJ Milk and DJ DST (10pm; Free) —Pravda, 23 N Front St. Cold River City (10pm; Free; soul/blues) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 3992796 Clay Crotts (10pm; Free; alternative/rock/ pop) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400 Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301
Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave.
Saturday, October 18
L Shape Lot (7pm; Free; acoustic mix) —Gabby’s Lounge, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.
Kidz Bop (4pm; $25) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.
Paula & Angie Music Ministries (7pm; Free) —Wrightsboro United Methodist Church, 3300 N. Kerr Ave.
DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd.
Michael Wolfe and the Wolfgang Unplugged (7pm; $2; blues) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379
Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (6pm; Free) —The Blind Elephant, 21 N Front St Unit F
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DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
Rock For A Cure (6pm; $5) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832
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DJ (9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.
Karaoke Night (9pm; Free) —Attitudes of River Bend, 32 Shoreline Dr.
DJ (5pm) —The Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd.
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Friday Night Fun House Follies (12:15 am; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301
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Live Music (8:30 pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.
DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St.
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Holland Revival, Jason Thompson (9pm; Free; rock) —The Calico Room, 107 S Front St.
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Jack Jack 180 (8pm; Free; pop/rock/party/ dance) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.
Harp University TrivIa (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.
DJ Lord Walrus (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.
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The Imitations (6pm; Free; covers) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave. Mark Daffer (7pm; Free; eclectic)
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One Paper Crane (7pm; $2; acoustic) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379 Shake & Shag Beach Music Night (7:30pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave. 40 East (8pm; variety) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N. Kyle Lindley (8pm; Free; folk/lyrical) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 Big Ed Caylor (8pm; $15) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Hwy.; 843-449-4242 Live Music (8pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. Mary Mack (8pm; $12-$14) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. Southbound 85 and Jason Ellis (8pm; $5; country) —Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Rd. Jason Matthew Ross (8pm; Free; Americana) —Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 208 N. Front St. Authority Zero, Bastard Suns (8:30pm; $10$15; punk-rock) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096 Live music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.
Sunday Funday (12pm; Free) —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.
Trivia with Sherri ‘So Very’ (7pm; Free) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.
Acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis (2pm; Free) —Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.
Open Mic Night (7:30pm; Free) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400
Chamber Music Wilmington’s Season Opener (4pm; $29) —Church of the Servant, 4925 Oriole Dr. Doug Irving Quartet (5pm; Free; jazz) —Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy. 17 N; Sunday Jazz in the Beer Garden (5pm; Free) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 Peace Through Music Concert (5:30pm; Free) —Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary, S. Fifth & Ann St.
North Carolina Symphony: At The Oscars (7:30pm) —UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 910.962.3500 Nahko and Medicine for the People (8pm; $17; acoustic/thump-hop) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096
Karaoke with DjBe (9pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.
Eli Yelterbowman (9pm) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; (910) 3629666
Scarletta (9pm; Free; country/rock) —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.;
DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
Wednesday, October 22
Live Music (8:30pm; Free) —The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.
Runaway Gin (9pm; $5; Phish Tribute) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St.
Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S 5th Ave.
Raphael Name’ (7pm; $2) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; (910) 231-3379
DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
‘Kudzu Swamp Spectacular’ Turchi And Daryl Hance (9pm; Free) —Lagerhead’s, 35 N Lumina Ave.
Al Yountz (8pm; $15) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Hwy.; 843-449-4242
College Night Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666
Improv (8pm; Free) —Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace Street; (910) 341-0001
Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301
Pub Wars Team Trivia (8pm; Free) —Low Tide Pub, 4540 Fountain Dr.
Satellite Bluegrass Band (6pm; Free) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 3992796
DJ Battle (9pm) —Level 5, 21 N. Front St.
Jenny Pearson (9pm; Free; acoustic) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666
COMEDY BINGO (7pm; FREE) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
Rims & Keys (9pm; $5; electronica/gangsta jazz) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S Front St. Behind the Garage (10pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223
Monday, October 20 S.I.N. Night (11am; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832
Ladies’ Night (5pm; Free) —The Little Dipper, 138 South Front St. The String Band Beach Jam (6pm; Free) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury Street; (910) 509-3040 Benny Hill (6:30 pm; Free; jazz) —Sweet & Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Plc. Trivia Night (6:30 pm; Free) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; Open Mic w/Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; Free) —Half Time Sports Cafe, 1107 New Pointe Blvd. Open Music Jam (7pm; Free) —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901-B Wrightsville Ave. Hoodie Allen (7pm; $15; rap) —UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; (910) 962-3500 Wednesday Night Trivia (7pm; Free) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 N. Lake Park Blvd. Karaoke w/DJ AMP (8pm; Free) —Locals Tavern, 6213-D Market St. Jeremy Norris (8pm; Free; country) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832 Birthday Improv and Nutt Street Improv (8pm; $3) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.
M-80’s (9:30pm; Free; rock/pop) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.;
Trivia (7:30pm; Free) —Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess Street; (910)763-4133
DJ Riz (10pm) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.
Open Mic Night (8pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.
DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.
Gypsy Open Mic (9pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.
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Valerie Wood (10pm; Free; Americana) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; (910) 3992796
Whitey Morgan and the 78s (9pm; $7-$10; country) —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096
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Stoney Creek (10pm; Free; Americana) —Goat and Compass, 710 N 4th St.; (910) 772-1400
Heather Rogers (9pm; eclectic mix) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; (910) 362-9666
DJ Hood (9pm; Free) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St.
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Tuesday, October 21
Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Brass Pelican, 2112 N. New River Dr.
Jazz Brunch (10am; $10) —Pembroke’s, 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd.
Piano Lessons (12pm; $25) —Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St.
Brunch and Live Music (11:30am; Free) —Elijah’s Restaurant, 2 Ann St.
Trivia NIght (6:30pm; Free) —Halligan’s Public House, 1900 Eastwood Rd.; 910-6794172
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Al Yountz (8pm; $15) —Comedy Cabana, 9588 N. Kings Hwy.; 843-449-4242 Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St. Bomb Night w/DJ 9pm) —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St. DJ Lord Walrus (9pm) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.
DJ TwoClikz (9pm) —SideBar, 18 S. Front St. Karaoke (9pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301
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“Fresh tastes better” DEEP ROOTS: The Jayhawks will play shows at The Orange Peel in Asheville on Oct. 19, Neighborhood Theatre
in Charlotte on the 21, and Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro on the 22. Photo by James Stangroom.
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Week in Arts:
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Kids and families get their arts fix with a host of events By: Shea Carver
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ilmington’s arts scene bursts with fervor every week, as galleries, educational spaces, studios, concert venues, and more bring in artist receptions, exhibits, and workshops to keep our town overflowing with color and creative output. This week many of those happenings are kid-friendly, so we’ve mapped out quite few to help fill your family’s calendar with fun.
Bellamy Mansion Art Show and Sale
503 Market Street • (910) 251-3700 ww.bellamymansion.org The Bellamy Mansion opened its Emerging Artist Show and Sale on October 9, featuring over 50 artists in a variety of mediums. From paintings to sculpture, perspex etchings to mirror prints, over 70 pieces fill the antebellum mansion, all for sale with proceeds benefitting the museum. In addition to the art show, the
mansion is welcoming the community to one of its many free Thursday art lectures taking place throughout October. They’ll feature clay artist Justine Ferreri on Oct. 17 to speak on Earthenware scultpture, photographer Gordon Webb on the 23 to speak on fine art photography, and African art quilter Hattie Schmidt on the 30 to speak on quilting and storytelling. The lectures are free and start at 6:30 p.m. They’re also holding kids’ events throughout, including a workshop in collage, decoupage and watercolor for ages 5 to 17. On Thursday, November 7, the art show will have a concluding reception along with a children’s art show from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Kidz Bop
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 941 Amphitheater Dr. It’s the concert of the season for kids and parents, as Kidz Bop comes to Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre on October 18 at 4 p.m. Kids take to the stage performing Top 40 hits like Pharrell’s “Happy” and One Republic’s “Counting Stars.”
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Having sold over 14,000,000 CDs since 2001, the tours include kids of all ages introducing youngsters to pop music in a family-friendly fashion. Dancing and singing will take over Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, with the show starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $50 and VIP tickets will include a meet and greet with the performers. Log on to www.greenfieldlakeamphitheater. com for tickets.
Five Dollar FUNcycle Fridays
Muddy Muse Studio, 616 Castle Street, Unit B http://muddymuse.wix.com A retail art and pottery gallery, fetauring paintings, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, handmade soaps, and toys by local artisans, Muddy Muse Studio also hosts art workshops for children adults and folks with special needs. On Friday, October 18 they’ll host their Five Dollar FUNcycle Friday eco-conscious workshop, wherein kids make something innovative out of recycled materials. For only $5 a child, parents can drop off the kids from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the studio’s Castle Street location. Muddy Muse features a different theme each week with a variety of media to work with, too.
ArtWalk
Downtown Wilmington, Front Street Every year artists of all mediums set up booths along Front Sreet in downtown Wilmington to sell their wares to the public. This year’s ArtWalk takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The street festival is held in conjunction with ArtBlast, which features a host of events in literary, performance, visual and other arts over five days. For more information log onto www. artblast.com.
Arts and Entertainment Week Artful Living Group 112 Cape Fear Boulevard, Carolina Beach
Hosted by Island Local and Island Arts and Culture Alliance on the grouds outside of Artful Living Group at 112 Cape Fear Boulevard in Carolina Beach, Arts and Entertainment Week is a community project that welcomes adults and children to help sculpt a pelican for Pleasure Island! On October 19 from noon to 4 p.m., participants will build the pelican as music from Skip Barnhill plays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Then at 3:30 p.m. Cape Fear Dance Theatre will perform “Pink Ribbon Memorial” to benefit Pretty in Pink Foundation. On the 20 at Good hops Brewing, along with Stella and Dot representative Suzy Albert, folks can enjoy brew and bling. Tours will be provided at 6:30 and 7:30 of the brewery, as bling is on display for purchase. Then on the 21 a free workshops with Surfhouse owner and executive chef Craif Love will host the art and soul of sustainable cuisine at 2 p.m. Love will focus on farm-to-table fresh seafood, as participants learn from demos and sample food. On October 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is an in-studio day with artist demos. Artful Living Group’s five artist studios are open to public so folks can see their works and talk with them first-hand about their creative processes. On October 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. a Celebration of the Arts Dinner and Auction will be held at the Lazy Pirate at 701 N. Lake Boulevard. There will be dinner, DJ, and an auction of fine arts and crafts. Tickets are $20 a person. On October 25 an arts sale will take place at Tip Top Frame and Canvas Giclee Printing (1018 N Lake Park Blvd.). The sidewalk sale, “Pop Art Hits the Pavement,”features an open market and exhibition in the Federal Point Shopping Center, featuring works from various local artists.Plus, Tip Top owner Skip Sprague will do lectures on why matting matters. Log onto www.islandlocal.biz/campaigns/ arts-entertainment-week for a full list of events.
KIDS @ CAM
Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th Street www.cameronartmuseum.org Monthly, the Cameron Art Museum makes artistic exploration a family affair. On Saturday, October 19, kids are welcome to see CAM’s current exhibitions and watch hip-hop dancers perform shows inspired by the exhibits. It will be interactive, too, as the dancers guide movement activities in between performances. Pus kids will be able to make their own art to take home. It’s an all-ages event and no registration is necessary. Cost is $5 All ages welcome and parental supervision required at all times. Admission is by donation.
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Artfuel Inc. Volume 38 features artists Sarah Peacock, Luke Worley, Matt Hoyme, Shawn Dougherty, Brent Kye, and Kurt Elkins.
In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.
ArtExposure! 22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 • 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com
The works of Jacksonville artist, George Walter Cole, will be on display from October 10 through October 31st. George has a unique style and message. He creates both in 2D and 3-D work. From abstract to realism, he can do it all. First place winner of our "Recycle, Reuse and Upcycle" show, George is unique and always engaging. Opening reception is October 10 from 6-8pm. Public is invited. Join us at "Autumn with Topsail" the best arts and crafts fair in the area since 1988. This fair always brings in the best including artists from all over the country. Seven of our artists will be representing ArtExposure in the big tent by the front entrance. Located in Topsail Beach by the Assembly Building, October 18 and 19!
CAPE FEAR NATIVE 114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Fri.. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. www.capefearnative.com
Featured this month is Ryan Stokes, whose wonderful designs on reclaimed and river wood will delight you. Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists and craftspeople inspired by nature. Here you’ll find art, jewelry, photos, sail bags, river wood creations, tiles, note cards, historic maps, books and our exclusive Wilmington city map tees/totes/prints. Text NATIVE to 40691 to join our Mobile VIP Club for special offers!
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Visionary artist and recipient of several awards, Erika Lawrence is the featured artist. Born in Hungary, Erika’s creations are influenced by her Eastern European heritage. She is known for her “icons," vibrant colors and unique creations on
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canvas in oil and hand built sculptures. See her new collection of sculptures, such as “Akire” a 2-foot statue of a lady kneeling with an ancient “tree of life” crown on her head and holding the world in her hand. Come and also enjoy the evening with entertainment by talented Susan Savia playing and singing your favorite songs.
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"Layers of Here and Now" now on exhibit, featuring recent works by Eric Lawing and Susan Mauney. The exhibition combines Lawing's collection of drawings and mixed media pieces with Mauney's watercolor and gouache paintings to create a body of work that is both contemplative and introspective. Architectural studies, landscapes and figurative work all play into the diversity of subject matter. The exhibition will remain on display thru October 18th.
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A Little Theatre Magic:
arts > theatre
New City Stage Co. debuts with ‘Carrie the Musical’ By: Shea Carver
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tephen King found early success in horror with his 1974 novel “Carrie,” which in turn launched the 1976 film. Sissy Spacek took to the screen as an abused and meek 17-yearold girl who had the power of telekinesis. With a holy-roller mother religiously sheltering her every move, the unpopular gal became the center of mean-girl backlash at school, as students picked on her and set her up for the ultimate humiliation on prom night. In the 1980s the film’s script writer, Lawrence D. Cohen, attempted a musical of “Carrie.” Though it flopped, an off-Broadway revival received praise in 2012, with the score and book revised by original composers Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford, along with Cohen. Since, the show has taken over stages in community theaters across the nation. This week the new City Stage Co. will launch their premiere season with artistic directors Nicholas Gray and Rachael Moser leading the company’s change of the guard, since Justin Smith turned over his more-than-a-decade reins in the spring. “We knew we were going to kick off the season with something spooky and timely for Halloween,” Gray says. “Rachael and I decided ‘Carrie’ is a great show to begin with—relevant, poignant, challenging, yet able to be cast.” They’ve taken on a mix of talent, with veteran performers and newbies alike. Hannah Elizabeth Smith will play Carrie, and her mother will be performed by the always-impressive Katherine Vernon. “It’s my perspective that in many ways, the character of Margaret is the true horror of the show, as opposed to Carrie’s telekinetic nature,” Gray notes. “Kat has risen to the occasion; her performance is staggering and definitely incites a lot of discomfort.” Hannah Laham will play Sue Snell—an up-andcomer Gray says folks should have their eyes on. Annie Marsh will pull off Chris Hargensen and Patrick Basquill will take on the role of Billy Nolan. “They are dynamic duo in every way; their chemistry is phenomenal,” Gray states. “The amazing thing is that during casting, 80 percent of the actors who auditioned had never done a show at City Stage before, and there are only four or five members [in the show] who have performed on this stage.” While the horror genre can be interpretted numerous ways, “Carrie the Musical” is not meant to be taken tongue-in-cheek. Gray says the musical arose to honor the book and not the film. It’s not a parody but an iteration of King’s initial words. Gray is directing the show to pick up after the prom, with Sue Snell, the only survivor, retelling the night’s events to an unnamed agency. “I decided to take a fragmented approach that capitalizes on the relative insanity, confusion, chaos, and imagination of a young girl that just
watched all of her friends die, as she is pummeled by the questions of those who don’t believe her unbelievable story,” Gray explains. The music reflects the constriction and rigidty of the show as well. Gray brought in Wilmingtonian-turned-New-Yorker-turned-Wilmingtonianagain Bryan Putnam to oversee musical direction. “The most impact always comes through the dramatic tension in the Carrie-Margaret (mother) scenes,” Putnam describes. “The mother-child relationship, burdened with a violently sad religious undercurrent, is unfortunately far too common.” Having studied the show via video of the Seattle production, as well as attending the off-Broadway run with Marin Mazzie, Putnam is attracted to the idea that we all have to develop certain “powers” to deal with hardships, even if less intense than, say, telekinesis. Therefore the music takes on dramatic rock and includes the languid bows of the cello. “Numbers such as ‘And Eve Was Weak,’ drive the emotional aspects forward,” Putnam says— a song that highlights the scene of Carrie telling her mother she got her period. “In” does a good job animating the frantic angst of teenage energy, while “Do Me a Favor” shows the exacting of revenge. “And ‘A Night We’ll Never Forget’ blows the roof off the joint,” Putnam promises. “Bryan’s music direction has brought this show to a level I didn’t even know was possible,” Gray compliments. Adding to the music is choreography by Kendra Goehring-Garrett. Though not a Bob Fosse or Jerome Robbins’ show, the movements here are less linear and more frenetic and abstract. “I love doing shows where I can create with
a clean slate!” Goehring-Garrett says. “I tried to choreograph a pedestrian style to the movement, but kept it very angsty and stylized in places.” She’s incorporating traditonal jazz and keeping it lyrical and fluid. Goehring-Garrett has guided the show by remembering all the ups and downs of that age. “Their day-to-day life is so emotionally charged,” she says. “At least that’s what I remember from being a teenager.” Themes of dealing with bullies—whether in school or with family—and garnering strength of character mark the context. Special effects help propel the telekinesis plot point. And the famous bucket of blood will be included. Gray has depended on Terry Collins from Scenic Asylum, with whom he worked when he directed City Stage’s “Evil Dead: The Musical” a few years ago. “Terry did an amazing job with making set pieces move by themselves, so here we are again, needing to create some telekinetic magic,” Gray quips. “In the beginning, I did a lot of research on other professional productions, to get a sense of the best way to create the infamous blood-drop. I was really excited about a couple theaters that did some incredible projection work, but at the end of the day, Rachael and I agreed our audience wants
to see a bucket of blood dropped on Carrie—so, yes, there will be blood!” Lighting will be done by Dallas LaFon, with costumes and props overseen by Rachael Moser. Set design will be completed by William Burns and Clarissa Thomas. “Though I think comedy is the most difficult stage foray, I think scaring people via stage is a close runnerup,” Gray says. “While we are utilizing as many technical opportunities as possible with ‘Carrie,’ the horror relies on the psychology of the show, and I believe it will translate horrifically.”
DETAILS: Carrie the Musical Oct. 16-19, 24-26, 31-Nov. 2, 8 p.m. Tickets: $18-$25 City Stage Theater, 21 N. Front St. 910-342-0272 CityStageCoReservations@gmail.com
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Puppetry Take-Over:
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Big Dawg opens week three of Halloween Horror Fest with kid-friendly show By: Shea Carver
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ig Dawg Productions’ artistic director Steve Vernon got ambitious with Halloween this year. As part of the theatre company’s frightfully delightful roster, Vernon decided that the month of October wouldn’t focus on one, or even two, or even three productions. Thanks to a five-week month, he set in motion four different productions to run every weekend as part of their Halloween Horror Festival, with the finalé being the world premiere of Gwenyfar Rohler’s “Death Bed: The Bed that Bites,” which will run the last two weekends of the month. After launching the live radio show of the Orson Welles-commentated “War of the Worlds” directed by Cole Marquis in week one, Stephen Raeburn led the helm of the locally written, humorous one-acts by Elaine Alexander as part of “A Frightfully Funny Night of Comedy.” This weekend is all about kids in “The Witch, the Troll, and the Hairy Man,” directed by local puppeteer mastery Gina Gambony.
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“Steve always has been interested in having more programs for kids,” Gambony tells, “and we’ve talked about various possibilities. When he had the absolutely insane idea to mount four different shows through October, it seemed like a good time to do it.” “The Witch, the Troll and the Hairy Man” culls a collection of stories that will entertain big kids and small kids of all ages alike. Gambony, who is known for shadow puppetry, will bring to life “Wiley and the Hairy Man,” an African American Southern folk tale told in shadow. Gambony constructs her own puppets for every show she does. “I follow the spirit of the puppet as it emerges from the materials,” she states. “I’m very happy with the characters that have emerged. [I’ve made] masks [that] are actually shadow character masks for ‘Wiley.’” She’s pulling out a classic oldy but goody to tell the story/poem about a Tolkien troll. “The troll puppet is one I received a few years ago from the estate of a wonderful puppeteer from California,” Gambony explains. She also will tell “Baba Yaga,” a tale out of Russia, using Italian marionettes and table-top style puppeteering. She created both especially for the production. She’ll also tell a story that Vernon and his friends wrote some years ago, called “The Meteric.” “He told me this story about 10 years ago, and it is one of the most popular stories with everyone,” Gambony tells. “It is about a scary monster that eats everything in town, and the villagers have to sort out how to get rid of it. This is told in straight storytelling mode with audience participation. We also have a lovely old folk song called ‘The Old Woman Tossed Up in a Basket.’” The stories are not high on intensity when it comes to fear. Nor is there gore or dark, foreboding themes. “No Edgar Allen Poe in this production!” Gambony promises. A lot of silliness intertwines with wit and fortitude. Even the stories’ “bad guys” aren’t that bad. “In ‘Baba Yaga,’ the witch is clearly the enemy, and a young girl has to save her baby
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brother from her clutches,” she explains. “In the ‘Old Woman’ song, the old woman is clearly a witch, but the children speaking to her just want to fly up to the moon with her.” Helping Gambony will be other puppeteers. Three women and three teenagers will help fill out the show and its quite simple stage appeal. The show rests less on set design and more on the storytellers and the stories. “I am performing, but I am trying to be the director as much as possible,” Gambony says. Local actress and theater director Kim Henry, actress and teacher Linda Wall and shadow operator Laura Smith round out the adults. The teens consist of Mimi Hicks, Emma Collins, and Zoe Collins, who will voice the characters and help out with the puppetry. “For a show, I sway back and forth between how the puppet will be operated and how it will look, and I have to be careful to give equal measure to both,” Gambony says. “We’ve had a short time to put this together, so I’ve wanted the puppets to be simple to operate, but move in ways that express who they are.” An artform of expression, puppetry helps free feelings, beliefs, insight, compassion, and a host of other characteristics for actors. Even though separted from the core of the actor, they’re a vessel of release. “This is why they are so powerful in therapeutic work,” Gambony says. “We allow them a wider berth in their characteristics and yet, they are totally dependent on us. They can be weirder and more horrible and more heroic than humans. Puppets are not little people; they are a race all their own but manifested through our human hands. So we see things in them that are familiar but in a unique way. I really think they are enchanted.” “The Witch, the Troll and the Hairy Man” won’t just be an observing show, either. Gambony says kids and adults will be afforded the opportunity to interact with them.
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The Witch, the Troll and the Hairy Man Big Dawg’s Halloween Horror Festival October 16-19, 7 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 3 p.m Sat.-Sun. Tickets: $10 Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle St. www.bigdawgproductions.org
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‘Gone Girl’ achieves levels of perfection
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By: Anghus
Cinematique
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emember when the "relationship thriller" was a staple of Hollywood moviemaking. Michael Douglas starred in over 400 of them in the ‘80s and ‘90s—“Fatal Attraction,” “Basic Instinct,” “Disclosure,” and “A Perfect Murder.” Then he was sidelined due to cunnilingus-induced throat cancer. “Gone Girl” feels like the 21st century version of an age-old paradigm. Guy and girl fall in love. Guy and girl fall out of love. Foul play becomes involved, and a mystery begins to unravel. “Gone Girl” is an amazing dissertation on a number of subjects. First and foremost, it’s a fantastic drama with some of the best performances I’ve seen this year. Secondly, it’s a fascinating deep dive into the nature of long-term relationships. Thirdly, and most importantly, it’s a deftly directed thriller that shows David Fincher (“Seven,” “Fight Club”) is still improving his craft. Far and away, this is the best movie I’ve seen in 2014. A tense, sobering, and at times darkly comic tale, it finds a way to make the relationship thriller feel wholly original. Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) and Amy Elliot (Rosamund Pike) are two aspiring writers who seem perfectly suited for one another. He presents himself as writer with a penchant for smooth-talking. She is the cool girl who always has a pithy response and plots out fun scavenger hunts for their anniversary. They are the model couple in the same way the model home works in a property development: It’s meant to have the appearance of perfection even though sometimes it’s held together with spackle and wood glue. Everything seems fine when both of them are doing well. Nick writes for a men’s magazine and aspires to be a novelist. Amy is a trustfund baby who wants to do something more meaningful with her life. Things are picturesque as they spin their wheels in Manhattan, but then reality starts to creep in. Nick loses his job. His mother is diagnosed with stage-four cancer, and he has to return home to care for her. The bowels of Missouri aren’t exactly the high-society happenings of Manhattan. She becomes bored. He becomes distant. The passion that once fueled their relationship is long gone, and the remnants of their marriage putters along on fumes. Then one morning Amy disappears. There are signs of a struggle. The police become involved and all signs point to Nick. It’s a story we’re all too familiar with: A dissatisfied husband begins an affair, winds up in financial trouble and the wife ends up missing. The national news media jumps on the story, trying Nick in the court of public opinion. He maintains
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CAREER-high performance: Ben Affleck shows off his acting chops as Nick Dunne in the new thriller, “Gone Girl.” Courtesy photo.
his innocence, even though the evidence against him is mounting at an exponential rate. Is this the cut-and-dry story of a husband who murdered his wife, or is there something more sinister at play? You’d hate me for spoiling the details of the story. This is a fantastically written screenplay that is amazingly well-assembled. It’s a film that doesn’t rely on one twist or reveal: There are many, many layers at work here. Moving parts interconnect one another in an intricate fashion. The movie twists and turns at a brisk pace. It’s a two-and-a-half hour movie that breezes by. I can’t think of another movie I’ve seen all year that has felt so perfectly timed. There isn’t a single wasted moment in “Gone Girl.” Every scene is salient. There’s is no fat to trim. I give a lot of the credit to David Fincher: He seems to have learned a lot from some of his recent hit-or-miss offerings like “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”—two movies that felt like they were overdosing on excess. “Gone Girl” is by far his best film; however, I have to give the lion’s share of kudos to Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike who deliver mesmerizing performances. Pike is a revelation, and Affleck manages to achieve a career-high two decades after he first started working in film. It’s amazing to think that someone like Affleck, who has endured so many career ups and downs, has managed to transition back into one of Hollywood’s most interesting actors
and directors. Plus, he’s Batman. So he has that going for him. Do yourself a favor: Go see “Gone Girl.” It is one of those rare films that achieves levels of perfection that most movies rarely reach. Most importantly, it’s ridiculously entertaining. Fincher isn’t afraid to go bananas with the source material and make one of the most devilish relationship thrillers ever. See this movie. You will not regret this decision.
DETAILS Gone Girl
★★★ ★ ★ Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris Directed by David Fincher Rated R
10/15: In this witty follow-up to the 2010film “The Trip,” director Michael Winterbottom reunites comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon for a new culinary road trip. In “The Trip to Italy,” our heroes retrace the steps of the Romantic poets’ grand tour of Italy—all while indulging in sparkling banter and various impersonation-offs. “The Trip to Italy” effortlessly melds the brilliant comic interplay of Coogan and Brydon into quieter moments of self-reflection. It cooks up a biting portrait of modern-day masculinity. (Unrated, 1 hr 48 min.) 10/20-22: In “Land Ho!” a pair of 60-something ex-brothers-in-law (Paul Eenhoorn and Earl Lynn Nelson) set off on a road trip through Iceland, hoping to reclaim their youth. Their picturesque adventures, from trendy Reykjavik to the rugged outback, are a throwback to classic bawdy road comedies as well as a candid exploration of aging, loneliness and friendship. The film has an exuberance and a chemistry that will have you shouting “Land Ho! “(R, 1 hr 36 min.) 11/3-4: “Love is Strange”: After 40 years together, Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina) tie the knot in lower Manhattan. Just as quickly, George loses his job and the newly minted lovers are forced to find separate—if temporary—living situations. George takes up residence with two cops (Cheyenne Jackson and Manny Perez), while Ben is forced into close quarters with his nephew (Darren E. Burrows), his wife (Marisa Tomei) and their teenage son, Joey (Charlie Tahan). Sparkling performances by John Lithgow and Alfred Molina turn “Love is Strange” into a graceful tribute to the beauty of commitment in the face of adversity. Filmmaker Ira Sachs will be in attendance on Nov. 3 for a Q&A. All area movie listings and paragraph synopses can be found at encorepub.com
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Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide
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Tropical Smoothie Café
2804 S. College Rd. (910) 769-3939
American BLUEWATER Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. 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, Wilmington 910-523-5362. ■ SERVING 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. ■ 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
The dixie grill
The Dixie Grill has undergone numerous transformations over the years. It has been a white linen establishment, a no-frills diner and pool hall, a country café and now a classic American diner. The menu hearkens back to an aesthetic that equated good food with freshness, flavor and a full stomach. This combination has earned The Dixie Grill the Encore Reader’s Choice award for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Diner” several times. Call the Dixie an homage to the simplicity of southern cuisine, call it a granola greasy spoon, call it whatever you like. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST and LUNCH: OPEN 7 days a week. Serving Breakfast and Lunch daily from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington
CATCH
Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.
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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.-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List
door waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
HENRY’S
If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 60 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com
Elijah’s
Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and out-
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 its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929. 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. ■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m. ■ 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. ■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat.. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com
Halligan's pub
“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 & Lumina Station ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com
The little dipper
Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433. ■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; "Date night menu," $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com
Ogden Tap Room
Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a happy camper. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11:00amMidnight, Fri & Sat 11:00am-1:00 am, Sunday Noon - Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8:00-10:00 ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com
pine valley market
Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the
Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s BestOf awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.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 (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921
Southport (910) 457-7017 Front St. Wilmington (910) 251-7799 Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com
Asian BLUE ASIA
Blue Asia serves a wide range of Asian and Pacific Rim cuisines, in Chinese, Japanese and Thai, prepared by experienced chefs. By offering only the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables, chefs prepare classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as hibachi tempura dishes, and favorites like Pad Thai or chicken and broccoli. A large selection of appetizers, such as dumplings and spring rolls, along with homemade soups and salads, make Blue Asia a fusion experience, sating all palates. Folks dine in an upscale ambiance, transporting them to far-away metropolises. We always serve a full menu, and we specialize in the original all-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young professionals and seasoned diners alike. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52. 910-799-0002.www.blueasiabistro.info ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Wed, 11am-10pm; Thurs-Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: All-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). ■ WEBSITE: www.blueasia.info
big thai ii
From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you
shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts). And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m. ■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m. ■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com
hibachi to go
If you want fresh food fast, check out Hibachi To Go! It is a family-owned business with a professional and friendly staff serving the freshest local ingredients. Everything on the menu is done right on-site, from hand trimming the meat to making every sauce! They offer affordable appetizers such as crab, pork, or pineapple wontons, green bean fries, spring rolls, and edamama along with specialties like Teriyaki or Hibachi chicken, hand-trimmed ribeye, scallops, tempura or grilled shrimp, and fresh fish with veggies and rice. Drop by daily for the $4.69 lunch special and $4 sushi. Bring the little ones in on Sundays to the Ogden location and they can eat for only $0.99! Visit us at our Ogden location where you can dine- in or take-out or our Hampstead location where you can drivethru, walk-up, or take-out. ■ Serving Lunch & dinner: 11am- 9pm Everyday ■ Neighboorhood: Ogden- 6932 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 791-7800 Hampstead- 15248 Highway 17 North Wilmington, NC 28411 (910) 270-9200 ■ Featuring: $4.69 lunch specials ■ Website: www.hibachitogo.com
Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi
Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:
Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive. ■ FEATURING: Wilmington's only authentic Korean restaurant!
INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu
suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com
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: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.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
yosake downtown sushi lounge
Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172. ■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. ■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com - @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.
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 and Greater Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more
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gREEK FAT GREEK TAVERNA
The Fat Greek Taverna serves authentic Greek cuisine. Inspired by their heritage of using the best that the earth and sea has to offer. A focus on fresh, natural ingredients in authentic recipes, seasonal variations, and regional flavors will make dining at the Fat Greek's Taverna an unforgettable experience for each guest. The menu has a variety of traditional Greek dishes, including homemade salads, beef, lamb, pork, seafood, and delicious desserts, like baklava and kataifi. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sun. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Fri. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 6309 Market St. 910-769-2018. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Lunch, dinner and weekend seafood buffet ■ SOCIAL MEDIA: www.facebook.com/fatgreektaverna
the greeks
The Greeks is a two-store (going on three), family-ownedand-operated Greek restaurant. Since 2011 Chef Georgios Papanikolaou and his family have been giving unwavering attention to detail to their food, which represents Greek culture. The chef picks fresh local produce and proteins on a daily basis. The spices and herbs are imported from Greece, where they are picked wild from the mountains, sealed and then transported here. The family keeps their Greek roots close to their heart; with each dish they are recreating exactly the same flavors that a person will experience should they be in Greece. With a plethora of recipes to choose from and the best gyro in town, the family hopes to expand without compromising an iota of the experience. 124 Princess St.; 910-343-6933. 5916 Carolina Beach Rd.; 910-769-1536. ■ PRINCESS ST: Monday 10:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM ■ CAROLINA BEACH: Monday - Saturday 10:30AM to 9PM Sunday 11:00AM to 8:00PM ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and Monkey Junction ■ WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: www.the-greeks.com or www.facebook.com/thegreeksnc
Indian tandoori Bites
Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11-2:30 pm (Lunch Buffet) & 5-10 pm (Dinner), Sat. - Sun. 11:30 -3:00 pm (Lunch) & 5-10 pm (Dinner) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net
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 11:00am6:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!
ELIZABETH’S PIZZA
A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us at 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue). ■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.
eddie romanelli's
is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com
Fat Tony’s Italian Pub
Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.
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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 highestquality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 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
Siena Trattoria
Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients. ■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com
Jamaican JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE
Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road #24 ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net
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
Organic LOVEY’S MARKET
Lovey’s Market 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, organix salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!” ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded. ■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.
Whole foods market
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 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
fish bites
Home of the freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank. Try one of our signature entrees like Fish Bites Tuna Filet, Stuffed Flounder or The Fishermans Stew. We have unique appetizers like Oyster Bombs, Shrimp Bombs, or Grouper Cheeks(who knew Groupers had cheeks!!). Have your Fresh Catch prepared to your delight, pan seared, grilled, blackened, broiled or fried. We will accomodate any taste. The Daily Special Board
features creative dishes that highlight our Chef’s creative culinary skills. We make a fantastic steamer platter with Crab Legs, Shrimp, Clams, Oysters and Mussels. The possibilities are endless. We have the largest selection of seafood in the area. Not only are we a seafood restaurant, but a fresh market as well. Take home your Fresh Seafood selection and cook it your favorite way. We also have take out. Don’t forget our made from scratch desserts. Come in and enjoy a fresh beverage from our full service “Bottems Up Bar”. Whether you just need something to curb your appetite or a full meal, we have something for everyone. Daily food specials and Drink Specials offered. Kids Menu available. So come in and enjoy the most amazing seafood you have ever tasted! 6132-11 Carolina Beach Rd. (910) 791-1117 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: The freshest seafood in town, and Wilmington’s only Live Lobster Tank! ■ WEBSITE: www.fishbitesseafood.com
oceanic
Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the 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 newlyrenovated 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 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday
Shuckin' shack
Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com
smoothies and more TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAfÉ
Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses, topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back toTropical Smoothie Café again and again. At Tropical Smoothie, we are guided by one simple belief: When you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better, all is better. It's part of our mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun. 2014 Shorepick's Winner for "Best New Restaurant to Open in 2014." 2804 S. College Road, Long Leaf Mall. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat-Sun ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, at Shipyard Blvd. and College Rd. ■ FEATURING: Smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads ■ SOCIAL MEDIA: www.facebook.com/tscwilmington
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.
Sports Bar hell's kitchen
This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge 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. 763-4133. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday -
Thursday 4-7 p.m.
■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com
Carolina Ale House
Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector
TVs in Wilmington.
■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com
vegetarian/Vegan
Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant!
Sealevel restaurant
Having opened in early spring 2013, Sealevel Restaurant is celebrating their one-year anniversary serving your plantbased diet needs. Chef Nikki Spears prepares well-executed, simple, snacky, sandwichy, and seasonally changing meals. From a nearly guilt-free American veggie cheeseburger, to fresh sushi, fish and shrimp “burgers,” falafel, fish tacos and avocado melt pitas, Sealevel caters to the needs of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and lactose-intolerant diets. The restaurant serves organic and local food as much as possible, as well as Med-Leb, and Cal-Mex and Cal-Japanese style foods. Stop by and try one of their new hand-selected, whole-fruit smoothies, as well as specialties like and the Brown Rice Tortilla and Vegan Kale Nachos. Sushi rolls unique to Sealevel Restaurant are served, and vegan and gluten-free desserts like Key Lime Pie, MochaVanilla Frozen Pie, and cookies. Drop by daily for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., or for dinner, Thurs. - Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196. ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactoseintolerant and seafood-friendly fare! ■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com
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Siaa offers a variety of fare for any diner, no matter how advanced or novice the palate By: Rosa Bianca
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’ve been a fan of Indian food ever since I tried my first lamb vindaloo at a little hole-in-thewall joint a few blocks from my dorm room. So I’ve been eager to get over to Siaa, Wilmington’s newest venture into Indian cuisine. Siaa promises an authentic Indian dining experience, featuring dishes not commonly offered at more Americanized Indian restaurants. That’s reason enough for a critic to darken the door. I loved Siaa. My first visit yielded only two complaints, neither about the food, may I add: the garish goldenrod paint assaulting my eyes and the remarkably shrill toddler assaulting my ears. Thankfully, one of them was gone by the time I got my appetizer. Because Siaa specifically seeks to expand the American understanding of pan-Indian dining, I made a silent bargain with myself to eschew dishes with which I was already familiar. I indulged in a moment of self-pity at skipping the vindaloo and looked over the menu for the unknown. I settled on a live crab dish, marked on the menu as the proprietor’s favorite. Yet, my order was thwarted when I was told it wasn’t available that evening. Fresh ingredients are more delicious but less readily available—I get it. At least they knew the way to get me back. I ordered the scallop appetizer and started poring over the menu for another entree. The scallops were grilled beautifully, with just a touch of char and not a bit of the rubbery quality that ruins them. The yogurt tasted mild and pleasant, and overall the dish lacked the spicy character we in the U.S. normally associate with Indian food. Score one for Siaa came in its efforts to change the way I think about the Indian diet. I settled on a minced lamb dish completely unfamiliar to me, in spite of the warnings from the waitress that it might be a bit dry. Her unheeded warning proved prescient, as the sausage-style preparation wasn’t as moist or tender as I’d normally enjoy in lamb. But the spice profile was
elegant, and a little bit of dipping curry took care of the moisture issue. I don’t know that I’d go back for it, but I’m glad I branched out a bit. I made a small concession on my promise to experiment with new food when I ordered the mixed bread basket. I was given several variations of naan, with which I am well familiar. But I couldn’t pass up the chance to dip bread in the lovely sauces served along with it. The naan proved traditional, but I particularly enjoyed the garlicky variety. The bread came with another surprise: My waitress informed me that because this was my first visit she had ordered some curry to go with my bread. I will preface this by saying: I do not introduce myself as a critic, and I dine as incognito as possible when I’m reviewing. So chances that she sought to win me over with free food are next to nil. This seemed to be a simple act of kindness from a new restaurant trying to build a following. What followed was a delightful mixed yellow curry dish, featuring potato, chicken and lamb. I was promised medium heat but actually found it a little mild. The potato proved a touch undercooked, but the lamb was an absolute triumph. Tender and soaked, I found it as lean as any cut I’ve sampled. Still, in spite of the lack of visible fat, the meat was as flavorful as more unctuous morsels. I returned to Siaa a few days later during lunch, looking to try the Uthappam—a traditional pancake entree which the menu likens to an Indian pizza. However, upon taking my seat, an affable waiter guided me to the buffet without offering a menu. I chose to go with the flow, although I had to forsake my earlier vow to experiment with unfamiliar cuisine. I got over it after a couple of delicious tandoori chicken drumsticks. Some people find the bright, reddish hue of tandoori chicken off-putting, but I think the mild spiciness should not be missed. Siaa does a pleasant version of it. I tried a curried goat dish, only to be reminded that goat does not impress me. Siaa’s kitchen staff did a proper job of tenderizing the meat; failure to do so is disastrous due to the tough flesh of goat. Still, as I’ve found in the past, goat
NOMMING on naan: Siaa’s bread basket delivers on flavor, with a multitude of naan varieties—each packing a distinct garlicky flavor. Photo by Christian Podgaysky
comes with far too many bones and far too little meat. While this was a better effort than I’ve seen before, and the most I’ve ever enjoyed goat, I’d still suggest omnivores stick with the lamb. The buffet had a few treats, including biryani onion, a fried vegetable offering that added a bit of extra oily flavor. And I tried a few wonderful desserts. The custard with apples slices wasn't as heavily sweetened as American or European styles, and blended in vanilla nicely. The fresh fruit on the buffet was a nice touch as well, but a word of warning: If you’re accustomed to seedless grapes, you’re going to get a surprise. Siaa has a plethora of reasons for a return trip: I didn’t even get to try their flavored teas. I keep promising myself that I’m going to do a vegetarian
tour of Wilmington eateries, and Siaa’s menu will keep me more than a little busy on that front. I’ll probably skip the buffet from now on, but I usually like to skip buffets, so that’s nothing new. Siaa shines on their dinner menu alone—a nice blend of comfortable and familiar Indian fare with newer items not seen locally. Foodies should be beating down their door.
DETAILS: Siaa
4610 Maple Ave (910) 833-5300 Sun. - Thurs., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. www.siaawilmington.com
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Wagging Tails for a Cause: The sixth annual Salty Paws Festival takes place this weekend By: Christian Podgaysky
profit Saving Animals During Disasters (SADD), champion the needs of these animals. This Saturday, October 18, Carolina Beach Lake will come alive with activism as a host of vendors set up shop for the sixth annual Salty Paws Festival. Though Mintz always has been involved with organizations that aim to ameliorate the lives of animals, it wasn’t until Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans in 2005 that she upstarted SADD. Much like the human residents of New Orleans, the animal population was immobilized, displaced and trapped in the storm’s horrific aftermath.
Above: A pup eagerly awaits to go to its forever home at one of Salty Paws Thrift Store adoption events. Courtesy photo.
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Gross under preparedness made it difficult to get supplies into the city or shuttle the animals out of harm's way. Mintz, who worked with the affected animals in New Orleans and the ones lucky enough to be brought to Wilmington, set SADD into motion the day after Katrina tore through the city. She and others who came to aid the city were forced to get in and out very quickly because they had no place to stay. Consequently, they were unable to provide all the help necessary to remedy the situation. In order to solve the problem, Mintz created a disaster relief trailer, complete with air-conditioning, a back-up generator, electrical outlets, emergency lights, supplies, bedding, food, and a vet table. “The trailers would go into a disaster loaded with supplies,” Mintz tells. “They would come out of the disaster, bringing animals back to the shelters. The idea is to get them moved out of the disaster area as quickly as possible.” After finishing the trailer, Mintz was enlisted to help Guilford and Brunswick county to create their own trailers. Guilford County’s is a $53,000 unit and contains surgical cables. Mintz says another trailer is in the works. Plus, the organization prioritizes microchipping. Folks will be able to get their pets Home Again International Microchips at the upcoming Salty Paws Festival for $30. “If any of these animals had been microchipped, it would have been so much easier to get them back to their owners and taken care of,” Mintz says. While natural disasters pose a significant threat to animals, man-made travesties also top the list of issues that need to be addressed. Mintz advocates stronger laws against puppy mills, dog fighting, and abuse and neglect. “It won’t matter if we have these laws if [officials] won’t get off their butts and enforce it,” Mintz says.“We’re beginning to see more [positive things] happen, but it needs to happen a lot faster.” Spaying and neutering pets also is a key issue for the organization. Over the past year, they’ve begun focusing on feral cats, ensuring they are fixed and cared for. “The main thing is to try to get these animals, who have no help and are falling between the cracks, taken care of,” Mintz says. Helping the animal population is no small task, so SADD maintains close relationships with other rescue nonprofits. Throughout the year, they distribute 90 to 110 tons of free food and treats to organizations such as Friends of Felines, Columbus County Humane Society, Duplin County Shelter, All 4 Cats, Paws Place, and others. Mintz also opened a Salty Paws Thrift Shop in 2012, which carries home ware,
decorative items, gifts, furniture, and more. All proceeds go toward helping animals in need. Since opening, the thrift store has doubled in size, from 2,000 to 4,200 square feet. They hold pet adoption events there as well. Mintz recently placed a German shepherd puppy, who had been shot in the leg and had to have it amputated. She also found a forever home for a chihuahua, whose owner had dementia and could no longer give ample care. Mintz's extensive work is supplemented by the annual Salty Paws Festival, which began in 2009 and takes place every October. “The town of Carolina Beach came to me and suggested we do it,” she says. “They were gracious enough to offer us the lake to use. It’s just the most perfect location because we have so much space—it could go on forever. It’s the perfect place to have the animals: lots of grass and the lake is there, the boats are there, and the whole lake is decorated.” The festival hosts a slew of rescue nonprofits, such as Adopt an Angel, Paws Place, Brunswick and New Hanover County services, among others. It typically draws a crowd of 3,000 to 3,500 people. This year over 62 vendors will be involved—more than double the turnout from the first festival. They will be there collecting donations, and some will have pets available for adoption. “We do not charge any of the rescue nonprofits or any nonprofits to be involved,” Mintz says. “We encourage them to try to sell items and get donations. The way we look at it is if they have made the money themselves, it saves us from making the money for them and distributing it.” Adding to the festivities will be food vendors, live music, and a wine and beer garden. Folks can enter a raffle, which has $3,000 worth of prizes. Attendees also can sign up their pets for the Doggy Lotto, which offers a $100 grand prize. The costume competition will return this year; first place will win $100. Past entries have included a greyhound dressed as a Greyhound bus and a girl dressed as a ninja turtle with her teacup Yorkshire terrier attached to the front of her costume. “You just never know what everybody’s going to come up with!” Mintz says.
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ating back to 1886, Airlie Gardens’ 16 acres of lush, natural scenery, including 10 acres of freshwater lakes, has given a mystical gander at the local environment. The garden’s azaleas and camellias showcase the fruitfulness of diligent cultivation, and the Airlie Oak has been providing shade since 1545. Rich in history, Wilmington’s own slice of Eden jumps at the opportunity to educate on the environment. This Friday the gardens will come alive with their biggest fundraising event of the year, the Airlie Oyster Roast, which typically brings out anywhere from 650 to 750 guests. Helmed by the The Airlie Gardens Foundation Board, folks can chow down on low-country steamed oysters, Carolina BBQ or enjoy a fish fry. There also will be a cash bar and music from local bands Heart Beat of Soul and Sea Pans. Proceeds from the event, which typically pulls in a sum close to $40,000, feed their environmental education programs. The Airlie Oyster Roast began over 100 years ago with the Jones family. “The Jones heard about the local tradition of oyster roasts and decided to start doing them at Airlie as part of their lavish entertaining budget,” Janine Powell, development manager at Airlie, details. “Photos dating to circa 1918 show guests enjoying oysters at the Airlie House. When New Hanover County purchased the gardens in 1999 and the Airlie Gardens Foundation started, they chose to carry on the tradition of hosting roasts at Airlie.” However, it wasn’t until 2001 that the event began raising funds for the gardens’ plethora of educational opportunities. Throughout the year, the gardens become a classroom for kids and adults interested in getting an in-depth look at nature. The program facilitates learning with inquiry-base, hands-on activities. They teach horticulture, wildlife, soil stewardship, water quality, sustainable development, citizen science, history, and more. The garden routinely accommodates school field trips, which are in accordance with the North Carolina Essential Standards, and summer camps. These programs allow students to receive firsthand interaction with the environment, as they learn about the basic needs of organisms. As well, they hold bird hikes on the second Wednesday of each month. Given the slew of lakes and the gardens’ vicinity to Bradley Creek, the curriculum primarily focuses on water quality. “We have a
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Airlie Oyster Roast a grand celebration: Patrons dine and enjoy nature at last year’s Airlie Oyster Roast. Courtesy Photo
special water quality curriculum that all New Hanover County eighth-graders come to Airlie for,” Powell says. The students test storm water that gathers at the base of garden and compare it to the water that drains into Bradley Creek. Since the ‘40s, shellfishing has been barred at Bradley Creek due to its high levels of pollution, which stem from increased development and runoff poisoned by agents, such as pesticides, fertilizers, asbestos, oil, and gasoline. For years local environmental agencies, such as the North Carolina Coastal Federation, have been utilizing grants to restore the body of water, including a restoration plan that began in 2012. “Our dream would be to one day serve oysters from Bradley Creek at our oyster roast,” Powell says. In the past, funds from the oyster roast have allowed them to erect an educational dock. The program uses it as a tool to inform on how oyster beds help water quality. Everyday the program coordinators pull up two clusters of oysters they have in the creek to showcase how well they filter the water. The oysters can affect up to 50 gallons of water per day. Overall the programs upstart discussions of water conservation and instill a sense of environmental stewardship in its students. “We have had several children tell us they are now more conscious of where water is going to drain,” Powell informs. “[They are] now doing such things as having their parents wash their car in the grass
instead of the driveway and turning the faucet off while brushing their teeth.” Monies raised also have allowed them to build a bug zoo, which opened in 2013. Procured funds allowed them to establish
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halloween events POPLAR GROVE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 10/17-19, 24-26: Poplar Grove’s annual Halloween Festival is sure to scare up a good time for all! Younger kids and families will find games to keep them entertained in the Goblins & Games Fun House. Once the sun is down, the fun begins in the Haunted Manor House and continues on the Haunted Wagon Ride. Activities include inflatable rides, rock wall, bungee jump, pony rides, camel rides, gem mining, “little kids train”, petting zoo, Palm Reader, and Tarot Card Reader. Test your
survival skills at our 5K Zombie Fun Run/Walk on October 18. Bring your best for our Costume Contest on October 25. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N. www.poplargrove.org POPLAR GROVE 5K ZOMBIE RUN 10/18, 6pm: Think you can survive a Zombie Apocalypse? Find out! The race begins at the Cultural Arts Center (barn) and covers the scenic trails around Abbey Nature Preserve’s Mill Pond and Pine Thicket (Fox Neck Limited Partnership). Course terrain is varied and natural with slight hills, partial sandy or pine straw-covered footing, some foot-grabbing roots and the potential for mud if the weather is or has been inclement. Run-
ners will be issued 3 health flags that Zombies will attempt to take. Zombies can reach for runner’s health flags, and will chase in designated sections of the run. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N. TWISTED HAUNTED HOUSE 10/18, 7pm: “Twisted” Haunted House. Fri. & Sat. (7pm-midnight); Sun. (7pm-10pm) through 10/31. Visitors will experience a “twist” on Alice In Wonderland: Alice is no longer in Wonderland. Come see the Twisted world she now inhabits! Admission charge; NHHS Lyceum Academy fundraiser. Rated PG-13. Location: 1290 S. 15th Street, Wilmington. 910-251-6100, ext 222.
Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises Each Tues in Oct: Solve an exciting who-dunnit on a 2-hr. dinner cruise along the Cape Fear River. Audience participation; prizes. Boards at 6pm; departs 6:30pm at dock (Water & Dock sts). Admission charge. Reservations rqd: 910-343-1611; 800-676-0162. www.cfrboats.com Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure Each Tues/Thurs in Oct: Arrrrgh! Join a costumed pirate storyteller on an exploration of Masonboro Island’s natural treasures. Learn about the history of famous North Carolina pirates such as Captain Kidd, Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard. Boards at 4:15pm; sails at 4:30pm. Admission charge. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd. (across from Blockade Runner Resort), Wrightsville Beach. Advance reservations required: 910-200-4002; www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. AQUA CAMP: SPOOKY CRITTERS 10/17: Halloween day camp (age 5-12) features slippery, slimy animal programs. Admission; preregister. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach; 910-458-8257; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher TRICK OR TREAT UNDER THE SEA 10/24, 5pm: Pirate skeletons, caped superheroes and fairy princesses once again haunt the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher for Trick or Treat Under the Sea. The newly expanded 2014 event features four nights of ghoulish good times, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23; Friday, Oct. 24; Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30. Grab your costume and troll the Aquarium for spooky good times. Halloween games and magic shows will have the family shrieking with delight. Haunted gardens, live animal encounters and scary divers swimming among the sharks get the adrenaline pumping. Local merchants, also costumed for the event, give away treats and coupons to trick-ortreaters. Judges will recognize the booths with the most imaginative, spooky and environmentally friendly theme each evening. This year’s sponsors include Chick-fil-A, Eye Associates of Wilmington and WILMA magazine. Booths and limited sponsorship opportunities are still available. Advance tickets available online at www.ncaquariums.com/ fort-fisher and at the Aquarium, $11 each. Children 2 years old and younger are free. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Be green and bring your own trick-or-treat bag. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Road KOOKY-SPOOKY JAM-BOO-READ! 10/24, 4pm-7:30pm. Kids’ literacy event disguised as a street festival with scary stories and non-scary fall-theme activities. Kids dress in costume or as book character. Other Halloween/fall activities throughout October. Admission charge. Children’s Museum, Wilmington. 910-254-3534; www.playwilmington.org HALLOWEEN GHOST TROLLEY AND BARN 10/24-25, 29-31, 6pm-9pm. Kid-friendly 30-minute horse-drawn trolley ride and a fun spoof in the “haunted barn.” Horses and tour guides are dressed in costume. Halloween-theme stories, songs & treats. Admission charged. Departs at
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Market & Water sts.; 910-251-8889; www.horsedrawntours.com. FORT FISHER FESTIVAL AND HAUNTED TRAIL 10/25: Fall festival 11am-5pm; Haunted Trail 7pm-9pm (ages 10+). Food, games, crafts, prizes, inflatable obstacle course, and a sand castle contest (11am-3pm). Free. Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, Loggerhead Rd., Kure Beach. 910-458-5798; www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/ fofi/main.php BATTY BATTLSHIP’S HALLOWEEN BASH 10/28, 5:30pm: Trick or Treat aboard the Battleship NC. Batty Battleship, brother Buggy and their friends return to the Battleship for a spooktacular trick or treating time. A lot of fun and no scares it is the best location for the family to share. But don’t be frightened and don’t you fret we promise we’ll provide a zoo with animals to pet. With candy and sweets there’s plenty of treats you’ll be asking yourself what more should I eat. Batty also announces she will have two very special guests this year, Anna and Elsa from “Frozen.” Come have fun aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA for the 6th annual Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash. Carnival festivities with henna tattoos, face painting and bounce house included trick-or-treaters of all ages will be begging not to leave. Admission is $5 per person. Kids 2 and under free. Some activities are weather dependent. Thank you to Sunny 104.5 for sponsoring this event. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE’S ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ 10/27-28: Monday at 2pm & Tuesday at 7pm. National Theatre Live broadcast ofFrankenstein. Monday showing features Johnny Lee Miller as the creature. Tuesday showing features Benedict Cumberbatch as creature. Admission charge. Thalian Hall, Wilmington. 910-632-2285; www. thalianhall.org
monster’s ball 10/30-31: Thurs.: Watch the Saints vs. Panthers on the big screen with sound. Fri: Annual Monsters Ball Bash with the band Fully Stocked, 10pm. Costume contest, midnight, spooky specials all weekend long. 118 Princess St. (910) 763-4133. www.hellskitchenbar.com PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 10/30-31, 7pm. Gaston Leroux’s romantic mystery thriller by City Ballet. Friday evening gala includes a masquerade ball with optional masks and elegant attire. Thalian Hall, Wilmington. 910-6322285; www.thalianhall.org HALLOWEEN DINNER AND PARTY 10/31: Canapé will host a special Halloween-inspired chef’s tasting menu for $50 for 5 courses, 5:30-10pm. The free party starts after. with a midnight costume contest ($100 grand prize), hors d’ouevres, drink specials, DJ, dancing, and horror movies throughout the night. 1001 N. 4th. (910) 769-3713. www.canaperestaurant.com HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT 10/31: Bring a chairs, blankets, coolers and candy for a scary screening of Hocus Pocus (7pm) and Psycho (9pm). Popcorn and beer/wine for sale. Admission charge. Bellamy Mansion, Wilmington. 910-251-3700;www.bellamymansion.org DOWNTOWN HALLOWEEN GET DOWN 10/31, 6pm: Pull out your sequins and platform shoes. Celebrate Halloween with the Right On Band! Enjoy an evening disco, Motown and 70’s funk and get your groove on in Riverfront Park. Beer sold to folks with wristbands.Charity Wristband Benefactor: Alzheimer Association. Riverfront Park. 5 N. Water St. TRICK OR TREAT AT THE MALL 10/31, 4-6pm. Kids arrive in costume and retailers
provide candy. Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Dr., Wilmington. 910-392-1776; www.shopindependencemall.com GHOST WALK Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington. 6:30pm & 8:30pm nightly thru Nov. 1; then at 6:30pm nightly thru March. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910-794-1866; www. hauntedwilmington.com PET SMART INSTORE HALLOWEEN EVENT 10/25-26, 11am: Little monsters are invited to trick-or-treat, take photos and more in PetSmart stores on Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. local time. The first 100 pet parents in-store receive a free glow-in-the-dark reusable tote while all visitors receive a free digital photo of their pet. Pet parents can bring in their pets on Sunday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. local time for a free digital photo. A seasonal frame is available for purchase for $7.95, with 10 percent of purchase price benefiting PetSmart Charities® to help save homeless pets. 4715 New Centre Dr Haunted Pub Crawl Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, thru Nov. 1. Ages 21+. Admission charge. Meet at Fat Tony’s, 131 N. Front St., Wilmington. Reservations required: 910-7941866; www.hauntedwilmington.com Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours Daily tours; call for hours. Admission charge. Cotton Exchange parking lot street entrance, Wilmington. 910-409-4300; www.hauntedcottonexchange.blogspot.com. SIREN ASYLUM 10/31, 8pm: Join the succulent sisters of The Succubus Sorority this Halloween for an evening
of heart-pounding and astounding human ability in a burlesque show. Circus antics, dangerous sideshow, burlesque, belly dance, fire manipulation, aerial acrobatics, and much more! TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street. www.theatrewilmington.com
events WILMINGTON BEER WEEK Wilmington Beer Week features daily happenings though 10/18, at various venues across Wilmington. Beer dinners at Pembroke’s and Rx, yoga and tap takeovers at Lighthouse Beer and Wine, pint nights at local breweries like Good Hops and Broomtail Craft Brewery, along with specialty events like ‘Bachtoberfest’ (celebrating beer and classical music from 15th-20th century) at Fermental. Find the full schedule at www. wilmingtonncbeerweek.com. It all leads up to the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival on the 18th at Battleship Park. SALTY PAWS FESTIVAL 10/18, 11am: Salty Paws Festival celebrates six years of fundraising for local animal rescues. Join them 10/18, 11am-4:30pm at Carolina Beach Lake Park, as they host live music and entertainment, pet contests, raffles, prizes, onsite microchipping, animals for adoption, Pawparazzi photo shoots, multiple vendors (food, arts, crafts, pet products), and more! Admission is $7; children under 10 free. Carolina Beach Lake Park, Atlanta Ave. WILMA’S WOMEN TO WATCH GALA 10/24, 6pm: WILMA Magazine invites you to our Union Station oasis to celebrate this year’s finalists and overall winners of our annual Women to Watch competition - all with a Moroccan-inspired
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flair. Applaud our finalists and winners in style, satiate your senses with exotic bites by Bon Appetit, mingle with other guests under the moonlight, experience the timeless art of bellydance, or just nestle into one of our lounges with a signature wine cocktail in hand and your favorite friend by your side. This soiree is one not to be missed. Cape Fear Community College Union Station, 502 N. Front Street CASTLE STREET FALL FESTIVAL 10/25, 3pm: Join your friends and neighbors and celebrate Fall on Castle Street. Fun, food and music as well as extended shop hours! every good thing Artisan Gallery, 603 Castle Street WHQR 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY 10/25, 730pm: Includes live music from Blivet and dancing, open bar (beer, wine, specialty cocktails designed by Manna), elaborate specialty desserts and coffee bar. Free parking, CFCC deck. CFCC Union Station, Room 512, North Front St. APNC FALL CONFERENCE 10/29, 8am: Holiday Inn Resort, 1796 North Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach. Addiction Professionals of North Carolina is a statewide organization dedicated to helping the individual, family and community understand, prevent, and treat the disease of addiction. Educational conferences apply to SA and continuing education credits for NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB)—up to 18 hours of credit for the three days. Individual credit will be awarded for each session attended, and NCSAPPB credit is included with conference registration. CE credit is also available for an additional $20. www. programservices.org. Psychologists need to at-
tend the entire event. All inquiries: Karen@programservices.org. AWESOME AUTUMN 10/31, 6pm: Friendly Community Baptist Church presents a community event for the entire family! Hot dogs, drinks, cotton candy, popcorn, games, inflatable slides, and more! Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy 117 N, Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-3046.
charity/fundraisers FUNDRAISER CAPE FEAR CLINIC 10/16, 6pm: Join Fox and Hound for a fundraiser for Cape Fear Clinic, a non-profit founded in 1991 as Tilestone Health Clinic to provide medical care to those in southeastern North Carolina who are unable to access care with no health insurance or government assistance. Enjoy a beer and wine tasting as well as food sampling for only $10. Raffle prizes. Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr. GOOD SHEPHERD GOLF TOURNAMENT 10/20: 2014 Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest will host the 3rd Annual Brunswick County Good Shepherd Center Golf Tournament and Games Day. This fall event benefits Good Shepherd’s work with the hungry and homeless in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties. Those we assist include many military veterans who are served through our Soup Kitchen, Day and Night Shelter, and in transitional and permanent supportive housing at our Sgt. Eugene Ashley Memorial Center. And we need your support! In addition to golf, we will host a Silent Auction
and Games Day which includes an afternoon of bridge, mahjong, and good times. Sponsorships are available at many levels and space is available for golfers and Games Day participants! Please contact Janet at 910-763-4424 x113 or email assocdevelopmentdirector@goodshepherdwilmington.org for more information. And thank you for being a part of the Good Shepherd Family of supporters! $100/golfer, $35 Games Day. 1281 Cape Fear National Dr. THE VINTAGE EVENT 10/24, 6:30pm: Guests will enjoy signature items from the area’s finest restaurants and caterers and live music. There will be an open bar. Cocktail attire is suggested. A live auction will feature vacation packages and amazing experience packages. Silent auction items will include fine wines, vintage items and much more.Proceeds support our mission to protect and preserve the irreplaceable resources in Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear region. St. Thomas Preservation Hall, 208 Dock Street. Admission: $50 for 35 years and younger or $100 otherwise FALL FASHIONS AND LUNCHEON 10/25, 7:30pm: Branded as the world’s most important living choreographer, Paul Taylor will bring his contemporary dance troupe, the Paul Taylor Dance Company, to the Thalian Hall Main Stage in partnership with UNCW Presents. Their performance, a retrospective of their work, will be a celebration of the company’s 60th anniversary. Founded in 1954, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is one of the earliest touring companies in American dance. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St.
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HALLOWEEN HORROR THEATRE FESTIVAL Join us for our first ever event of this kind, as we present a mixture of new and known works that celebrate the spooky and macabre, with a series of programming built to scare and delight audiences of all ages. This festival will contain shows that will appeal to all ages, with a different play running each weekend. Oct. 16-19: The Witch, the Troll, & the Hairy Man, 7pm Thursday & Friday, 3pm Saturday & Sunday. $10 • 10/23-31: Death Bed: The Play That Bites 8 PM Thursday-Saturday, 3PM Sunday. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. CARRIE: THE MUSICAL 10/16-19, 10/24-26, 31-11/2: Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she’s an outcast who’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s at the mercy of her loving but cruelly over-protective mother. But Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it… Based on the best selling novel by Stephen King. Admission: $18 Educators, Military, and Students. $20 House. $25 Tables. City Stage Co., 21 North Front Street WILLIS RICHARDSON THEATER CO. 10/18, 8pm: Celebrating their 40th anniversary will present Showtime Production “Solid Gold Show of Stars.” This show is based on Pantomine (imitating/lip syncing) the music of the past and present musical entertainers. Scottish Rite Temple 1415 S. 17th St. STEEL MAGNOLIAS 10/17-19, 24-26, 7:30pm or Sun., 3pm: Brunswick Little Theatre will present Steel Magnolias, a play by Robert Harling, in its new venue at 8068 River Road, Southport. Steel Magnolias is an alternately hilarious and touching drama set in a gossipy Southern beauty parlor where six women share in laughs and tears and show the strength of
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women supporting each other. The play is directed by Thom Clemmons with the scenic design by Broadway designer Paul Bertelsen. Show times are 7:30 pm Oct 17, 18, 24, 25 and 3 pm Oct 19 and 26. Go to www.brunswicklittletheatre.com for more information and to purchase tickets online. Tickets will be on sale at the door, but the venue is small, and it is recommended to purchase tickets early. Box office opens at 7 pm. Ticket prices: $17 for adults; $12 for students over 12 w/ID. Not recommended for children under 12. Brunswick Little Theater, 8068 River Rd. WILMINGTON HORROR STORY Fri-Sat through 11/1 at TheatreNOW. Doors open at 6pm. Show at 7pm. General admission. Three tales of terror by three talented local scribes served with a devilishly delicious threecourse horror themed meal. “Dine and Dash,” by Anghus Houvourus. “Dr. Herbert West: ReAnimator” adapted by Chase Harrison from H.P. Lovecrafts short story. “A Letter To Dave from the Zombie Apocalypse of Hurricane Irene” by Calie Voorhis. Tickets $34/adult, $20 show only. Not appropriate for children. Beverages and food service gratuity not included. 19 S. 10th Street. www.theatrewilmington.com THEATRENOW AUDITONS Auditions for “Love Happens,” Oct. 20-21. 6-9pm.TheatreNOW, 19th 10th St. www.theatrewilmington.com. water by the spoonful reading TheatreNOW presents a free play reading of “Water by the Spoonful,” Oct. 23. 7pm. 2012 Pulitzer Prize winning play is about a Puerto Rican Iraq war veteran and his family wrestling with their personal demons. Half the play takes place in an online chat room for recovering addicts! www. facebook.com/events/1473842492890426. 19 S. 10th Street. www.theatrewilmington.com RURAL ACADEMY THEATER 10/22, 7pm: This fall Rural Academy Theater (http://ruralacademytheater.com/) will clip clop its way back to CAM with a full array of exciting new material to inspire, charm, divert and incite. The ambassadors of The Slow Theater Movement bring with them an evening of audience manipulated mini-circus, a fast paced, slap stick exposé of North Carolina’s pro fracking legislation and a two dimensional study commissioned by the University of Cardboard exploring ideas of geographical identity and the human presence as viewed on a geological timeline. The evening will wrap up with a screening of Georges Méliès’ 1902 classic silent film A Trip to the Moon with live, eclectic score provided by The Rural Academy Orkestar. Bring family and friends to share in your delight and sense of wonder. Purchase seats on CAM’s website:www.cameronartmuseum.org, by phone or at the door. CAM Members $10, Non-Members $15, Children 12 and Under $5. CAM Courtyard weather permitting, indoors if not. 3201 South 17th Street BARE BONES 10/24-25, 9:30pm: On behalf of Up All Night, I would like to inform you about our next production—an original piece by local playwright Bitsy Betsy entitled “Bare Bones”. The play examines and explores the mental and emotional state of a young woman as she goes through an eating disorder. As she experiences this, we get to see how it affects not only her, but also the people around her. The reactions that she receives from her friends and family run the gamut from fear and disbelief to concern and love. Each character is not only real in their own right, but also parallels many of the common (sometimes misguided) thoughts and opinions that we as a society have about eating disorders.Bare Bones runs October
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24th and 25th at 10pm at TheatreNOW. Tickets are $3 at the door. 19 S. 10th Street LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Cape Fear Shakespeare presents, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow comes to life in this equaling haunting and humorous portrayal of early American life in the Appalachian Mountains. The classic tale based on the original Washington Irving short story recounts the infamous myth of the headless horseman and his inopportune victim Ichabod Crane. Intertwined with plenty of humor, history, music and dance The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is sure to appeal to all ages. $6-$12. 10/23, 7:30pm; 10/24, 10am, 8pm; 10/25, 3pm, 8pm; 10/26, 3pm; 10/30, 7:30pm; 10/31, 8:15pm; 11/1-2, 3pm. $6$12. Hannah Block USO Community Arts Center, 120 S 2nd St.
comedy HOODIE ALLEN 10/22, 7pm: ACE is proud to present Hoodie Allen as the 2014 Fall Show! The event will take place Wednesday, October 22 in Kenan Auditorium. Show 8pm. UNCW Student Tickets: $12 adv/$15 day of for students or $15 adv/$18 day of for GA. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. ILM’S FUNNY WOMEN WILMA Connects presents ILM’s Witty WomenThis series brings together the WILMA community to enjoy the stand-up talents of Wilmington’s female comedians. Running Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Tuesday, Nov. 11, each night will showcase sets from three local women at downtown’s Dead Crow Comedy Club - 265 N Front St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Have a drink, grab a bite and laugh the night away. Ticket price includes the show, appetizers and two drinks. Tickets for the October 14 show now on sale! Show features funny ladies Beth Raynor, Blaire Postman & Lydia Manning! Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front Street JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Mon. of month will feature a standup comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar. 9pm; $4. DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB Schedule: Mon, free movie night and $1 tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10-$15; Sun, closed. 265 N. Front St.
music/concerts YUE-KILN CERAMIC MUSIC 10/16, 7:30pm: Our most rare and unique offering of the season! Yue-Kiln Ceramic Music represents a form of artistic expression and performance skill played on musical insturments and utensils made of ceramic clay. The Yue-Kiln of the Northern Xiajiang Province were some of the most famous in China and were the origin of Celadon porcelain. This Chinese folk music tradition was revitalized in 2003 when the Celadon Ou music troop combined this ancient music with lively dance and performance. Admission: $32/$26/$18. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St.
MARCHING BAND SHOWCASE 10/21, 7pm: New Hanover County Schools presents the Marching Band Showcase featuring the marching bands of Ashley High School, Hoggard High School, Laney High School, and New Hanover High School on October 21, 2014 at 7pm
10/18: THE CAPITOL STEPS We’re in the midst of election season, meaning the claws are coming out for rival candidates looking to make their cases to the voting public. Why get wrapped up in the wrath? Instead, enjoy the mockiest group of performers taking on Washington with comedic verve! The Capitol Steps once were a group of Senate staffers. so they know firsthand the power struggles that take place behind the political scenes. Watch them on Thalian’s stage as they satirize the people and places that once employed them! Tickets: $22-$40 in the Scott Braswell Stadium on the campus of Hoggard High. The audience will also have the opportunity to hear the eighth grade bands of Holly Shelter, Murray, Myrtle Grove, Noble, RolandGrise, Trask, Virgo, and Williston. The public is invited to attend this exciting evening of marching band music presented by New Hanover County’s finest bands! There is no admission fee for this event. In the event of rain, the Showcase will take place at 7pm on 10/28. Scott Braswell Stadium, Hoggard High School, 4305 Shipyard Blvd. PEACE THROUGH MUSIC CONCERT 10/19, 5:30pm: Wilmington’s third Daniel Pearl’s World Music Days will feature Forward Motion Dance Company, Suzuki Talent Education of Wilmington, Hannah Sellers (violin solo), the Frog Project, Wilmington Celebration Choir, Linda Estep and Christina Brier (violin & harp duet), Shantal Martin (soprano soloist), and GLOW Hand Mimes Ministry. The concert organizer is Sister Cities Association of Wilmington; for more information visit www.scawilmington.org/calendar. Free! Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary S. Fifth an Ann streets CUMPARSA 10/15, 7pm: Mid-week unwind with soothing Latin melodies by Cumparsa, Alex Chamyan on violin and Chris Luther on guitar help you get through hump day and look forward to the weekend. Before and after the concert enjoy tapas and refreshments at CAM Café. Purchase seats: www. cameronartmuseum.org, by phone or at the door. CAM Members and Students: $5, non-members: $10. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. NC SYMPHONY AT OSCARS 10/19, 7:30pm: “Season tickets available now from the Symphony Box Office; single tickets on sale August 4th. Enjoy your favorite hits from the Oscars like Star Trek, E.T. and of course Star Wars. William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor.” Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. MET OPERA LIVE IN HD 10/22: A stunning new production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. James Levine leads a stunning cast. Met Music Director James Levine conducts a spirited new production of Mozart’s masterpiece, directed by Richard Eyre, who sets the action of this classic domestic comedy in an 18thcentury manor house in Seville during the 1930s. Dashing bass-baritone Ildar Abdrazakov leads the cast in the title role of the clever servant, opposite Marlis Petersen as his bride, Susanna, Peter Mattei as the philandering Count they work for,
Amanda Majeski as the long-suffering Countess, and Isabel Leonard as the libidinous pageboy Cherubino. Mayfaire Theatre, 900 Towne Center RACH THREE Wilmington Symphony Orchestra Concert, 10/25, 8pm. UNCW Kenan Auditiorium, Domonique Launey, piano. Co-Sponsored by First Citizens Bank & Thursday Morning Music Club. Wilmington favorite Domonique Launey joins the Wilmington Symphony for the mighty Third Piano Concerto of Rachmaninoff (“Rach Three” as it is known among pianists). Also on the concert is Benjamin Britten’s picturesque “Four Sea Interludes” from Peter Grimes. 910-962-3500 or www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/tickets.html. $6 students, $25-27 adults JOHN GOLDEN AND FRIENDS 10/26, 7pm: Performs folk, country and pop favorites featuring The Duo (Eric Miller and Alex Lanier), Geoffrey Morris, Mark Teachey, Catesby Jones and John Golden. Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St. THE CAPITOL STEPS 10/18, 2pm and 7:30pm: The much loved Capitol Steps put the MOCK in Democracy. The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Their original idea was to put on a nativity play, but in all of Congress they couldn’t find three wise men—or a virgin. So, they decided to dig into the headlines of the day creating song parodies and skits to convey their special brand of satirical humor. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St. WSO YOUTH/JR STRINGS Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra & Junior Strings, fall matinee, 10/26, 4pm. Kenan Audito-
rium. Bring the kids and introduce them to the joy and excitement of an orchestra concert featuring the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra, conducted by Steven Errante, along with the Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings, conducted by Jane Tierney. GA tickets are $5 (plus tax) for adults, free for youth 17 and under, and are available at the Kenan Auditorium Ticket Office one hour prior to each concert. Admission: $5 (plus tax) for adults, free for youth 17 and under. Kenan Auditorium (UNC Wilmington), 601 S. College Road WILMINGTON SACRED HARP SINGERS 10/26, 1:30pm: Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music. This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. Sacred Harp and related shape-note styles are the oldest continuous singing traditions in the United States. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience necessary (fasola.org). Held in collaboration with WHQR. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, 17th and Independence. SONOROUS MUSIC FESTIVAL 11/7-8: Numerous downtown venues in Wilmington, NC: Brooklyn Arts Center, Orton’s, Longstreets, City Limits, Bottega, Bourgie Nights, Calico Room. Feat bands like Delta Son, Nikol, Michael Stovall, Spaceship Days, Team Collective, Chris James, Jocelien, Falling Through April, Kylie Odetta, Brooks Dixon, Jennifer Claude, Dreamkiller, Avenue of Giants, and more. Fri., $25, all-access. Sat., $25. Weekend, $35. VIP, $75. www.sonorousmusicfestival.com
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dance ELK’S LODGE SOCIAL DANCE 10/24, 7:30pm: with DJ and singer Tony LaFalce. Ballroom, Latin, Shag, Nightclub, Country, and Line Dancing. Admission: Members; Non-Members. Elks Club, 5102 Oleander Dr. BABS MCDANCE STUDIO Wilmington’s Premier Social Dance studio featuring group and private lessons in shag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, foxtrot, cha-cha, belly dancing, ballroom, Zumba, and more - weekly with various pricing. • 4th Friday of the month for our Boots, Bangles, and Beads Friday Night Social! We begin every social with an hour lesson starting at 7:30 PM in Country Western 2-Step, Night Club 2-Step, Double 2-Step, Country Waltz, Cha-Cha, Country Swing, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Line Dancing or Polka followed by an evening of open dancing with food and drinks. Learn classic dance genres in a comfortable and fun social setting that’s great for any level of experience. All are welcomed! $10 per person & $15 per couple. No preregistration required. Simply show up at least 10-15 minutes before event to make your payment. For questions, contact us at info@ babsmcdance.com or 910-395-5090. See you on the dance floor! Admission: $10 per person; $15 per person. Babs McDance Studio, 6782 Market St. www.babsmcdance.com. DANCE: WORKS-IN-PROGRES 10/19, 2pm: The Dance Cooperative, in association with Cameron Art Museum, provides informal showings to afford working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. The events are open to working choreographers, dancers, and the general public who are working on movement
and wishes to have others provide feedback on the work as well as anyone who wish to witness the creative process through its many stages and provide assistance in that process. If you are interested in presenting work, please e-mail The Dance Cooperative at dancecooperative@gmail. com no later than the Monday preceding the showcase. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street. PAUL TAYLOR DANCE THEATRE CO. 10/25, 7:30pm: Branded as the world’s most important living choreographer, Paul Taylor will bring his contemporary dance troupe, the Paul Taylor Dance Company, to the Thalian Hall Main Stage in partnership with UNCW Presents. Their performance, a retrospective of their work, will be a celebration of the company’s 60th anniversary. Founded in 1954, the Paul Taylor Dance Company is one of the earliest touring companies in American dance. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St. TECHMOJA DANCE THEATER 10/29, 7pm; 11/2, 3pm: Techmoja Dance and Theater Co. performs the memorable music of the Civil Rights era, spoken word and dance surrounded by CAM’s exhibition School Pride: The Eastern NC Story An Installation by Willie Cole, (on view through Nov. 2) which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the passing of the Civil Rights Act. Purchase seats: www.cameronartmuseum. org, by phone or at the door. CAM Members and Students: $5, Non-Members: $10. Brown Wing of Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th St. IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www. walshkelleyschool.com.
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ART BLAST 10/16-18: Annual downtown arts festival, featuring a variety of events daily. Culminates in a downtown ArtWALK on 10/18, 10am-5pm. See schedule of events at coolwilmington.com. LOCAL ARTISTS AND LOCAL ALES 10/16, 4pm: Showcasing local artist Brittney Offenburg’s photography series of local skaters in our community Music provided by local musician Tyler McKaig. Local beer provided by Good Hops Brewing Company,Front Street Brewery, Wilmington Brewing Company, and Broomtail Craft Brewery. Annex Surf Supply534 Causeway Drive MENAGERIE: ZOO SCENES ARTIST GROUP 10/16, all day: The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Department of Art and Art History bring the Menagerie: The Zoo Scenes Artist Group exhibit to Cultural Arts Building Art Galley October 16 through November 13. Opening reception 10/16, 5:30pm with a gallery talk to follow at 6:30pm. Menagerie: The Zoo Scenes Artist Group features work from painters Keith Buckner, Vito Ciccone, Rebecca Fagg, Roy Nydorf, Jack Stratton and David Thomas. Pieces featured in the exhibit are from time these artists spent to-
gether at the North Carolina Zoo creating their works of art. Guests attending the opening reception will also have an opportunity to watch special guest Michael VanHout create a group of animals made of natural materials for the lawn of the Cultural Art Building, and UNCW professor Pamela Toll will install a drawing inspired by VanHout’s work in the CAB atrium. Located on the ground floor of the Cultural Arts Building and is open to the public Monday through Friday from noon-4pm. Contact Aaron Wilcox at wilcoxa@uncw.edu for more information. THROUGH OUR EYES 10/24, 6pm: Drawings, paintings, and pastels by Netop the Painting Pooch and Jaqueline Karch. Artists opening receiption takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 254 N. Front St. The exhibit will be on display from 10/24-1/9, 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Netop will give painting demos at the reception on the 24. Proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Inc. A second artist’s reception will take place on Fri., Nov. 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with more Netop demos. MC Erny Gallery at WHQR, 254 North Front Street SPECTRUM ART GALLERY ‘GO’ 10/16, 6pm: After more than 17 years in Wilmington, Star Sosa, owner of Spectrum Art & Jewelry has decided to spin off her hybrid art and jewelry business into two unique stores: Spectrum Gallery and Spectrum Fine Jewelry both located at The Forum. The new space, right next door to the Osteria Cichetti Italian Restaurant, will house Spectrum Gallery which will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, 10/16, 6-8pm. There will be live music with Galen Hunsaker playing jazz guitar along with wine and refreshments. The show for Spectrum Gallery’s Grand Opening is entitled “GO! Wherever Your Imagination Takes You” and will feature new works by all the gallery artists including several new additions to the team. This event will be a fund raiser to benefit the Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter of ALS in memory of Chad Cunningham, son of local artist Anne Cunningham, who died of ALS earlier this year. A percentage of sales during the event and the month of October will be donated. There will also be a raffle of an original artwork by Anne Cunningham.
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SELF-EXPRESSION 10/24, 6pm: For these two abstract artists from different generations, the core values of Abstract Expressionism still resonate loudly. Inside their paintings, the emotions of abstraction carry forth and the expressive color and movement pull one into an experience of individuality and possibilities. Their works are captured moments and emotions elegantly detailed through the process of painting and highlighted by colors that invoke memories of their past. Inside each piece of work the viewer can both live on the surface of the painting and dig deeper into the history of its creation, as their processes of painting are as unique and important as their final artwork. Aces Gallery, The Art Council of Wilmington, 221 N.Front Street SURFACES Featuring a variety of mediums from over 18 local artists at Canapé, 1001 N. 4th Street. Curated by Blair Nidds, the show hangs through Nov. All art for sale and proceeds going directly to the artists. EMERGENCE ART SHOW 10/24, 6-8pm: New works on paper by Andrew Bopes at Old Books on Front St. Emergence is a body of work that stems from the artist’s studies of the collective unconscious and the patterns that emerge to form humanity. Come celebrate humanity with the rest of your subconscious brothers and sisters with art and wine. 249 N Front St. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in
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museums CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: A View From Space: Since the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet. A new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. Includes numerous hands-on activity sections such as the Satellite Activity Area. • World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Collection Selections: Communications: How have people communicated over distances over time? Cape Fear Museum’s collection includes thousands of artifacts related to both manual and digital methods of communication. View 32 objects, ranging from pens, typewriters and letters to telephones, radios and computers. See how communication technology has evolved over the last two centuries. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore people’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum SKY QUEST 10/26: Show times are 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Discover the exciting world of astronomy in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium as we take a virtual journey to explore our solar system and beyond. This state-of-the-art equipment creates a realistic view of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in our own galaxy and provides a look even farther into the universe. Join us as we venture into the cosmos! The 30-minute program will be offered in Williston Auditorium. Space is limited to 26 participants for each show. Free for members or with museum admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street
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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model 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 Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.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. www. playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534 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 $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org. LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered MonFri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third 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 during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses 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. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: State of the Art/Art of the State opens 9/20. Accepting walkin artist submissions 9/19, noon, through 9/20, noon—curated by Peter Eleey, MoMA P.S 1, NY; Laura Hoptman, Dept. of Painting and Sculpture, MoMA, NY; and Heidi Zuckerman Jacobson, Nancy and Bob Magoon CEO and director, Aspen Art Museum. The exhibit is a representation of living artists’ self-selected artwork from across the state of North Carolina. Hangs through 2/12/15. • Willie Cole’s site-specific installation, School Pride: The Eastern NC Story. In observation of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act (July 2, 1964), Willie Cole is creating new installations investigating the closing of sixteen Cape Fear area schools and other aspects of desegregation in southeast-
ern NC and its impact statewide. Hanging through 11/2. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,10am-5pm; Thurs: 10am9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com. FRIENDS DAY BATTLESHIP NC 10/18, 8:30am-5:15am: Join them in their annual meeting as they review current and future projects in their efforts to keep the Battleship alive. The meeting is also to serve to gain more interest from others in becoming a member. Key Note Speaker: Mr. Joe Hoyt,“Battle of the Atlantic Expedition” - NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program. Researchers from NOAA, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and the University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) explore ships and German U-boats sunk off the Outer Banks during the World War II Battle of the Atlantic. This presentation will feature this year’s diving research efforts in the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Members: $35-$75. Receive a Free 1 hr. Personally Guided “Get to Know the Ship Tour.” $150-$500: Receive a Free 2 hour Ship’s “Ship’s Inspection Tour.” Visit spaces not on the “Normal” Tour Route. friends@battleshipnc.com. 910-251-5797
sports/recreation ADULT CARDIO DOUBLES CLINIC Mondays, 9:30am: Cardio/Intermediate Doubles Clinic (3.0 and above). Pre-registration and prepayment is required. Call 341.4631 to register. This is a fast-paced doubles positioning/strategy clinic that will elevate your game to the next level while getting your heart rate up. Cost: $15/clinic. Takes place every Monday through 10/27. Althea Gibson Tennis Complex @ Empie Park, 3405 Park Avenue BRING YOUR BABY BOOTCAMP Saturdays at 11am at Kim’s Gym 4 Kids, 7946 Market St, Unit 200. Let’s try something NEW!! It’ s a step up from Stroller Striders! Regardless of the crazy weather, heat, and busy work weeks, I have been inspired to start a Bring Your Baby Boot Camp! This class is perfect for mothers and fathers trying to get back into the exercise routine! It’s only $15 for an a awesome hour filled with resistance training, body weight interval circuits that will shape you up in no time while your little ones play on the side and or giggle while they see you working hard in the middle! EXERCISE GROUP 10/15, 9:15am: Focusing on balance, coordination, power, stability and independence. Meets in the church gym. Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave.
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non-competitive festival showcases more than 200 films from all over the world and attracts an accumulated audience of 14,800 cultural travelers who come to celebrate the art-form and connect with peers. The festival’s spirited celebration has been recognized as a breeding ground for young artists, new ideas and lifelong friendships. Festival programs focus on dance, music videos, emerging artists, social justice, worksin-progress, and international cinema. Cucalorus creates an opportunity for intimate engagement between audience and artist through the festival’s retreat-like atmosphere, resulting in friendships that extend far beyond the festival’s 5-day celebration. Costs $10-$15 per ticket. Jengo’s Playhouse, 815 Princess St THE GREATEST SEX I’VE EVER HAD 10/18-19, 9:30: “The Exclusive Wilmington Film premiere before the theatrical release. Wilmington will get the first look at the phenomenal comedy! late-night premiere of fun, Sat., 10/18, 9:30pm, and two evening viewings on Sun. the 19, 4pm and 6:30pm. Tickets are $10. VIP and sponsor packages will be available.Hosted by Maja League, Sun from believer Rock. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th Street A TRIP TO ITALY 10/15, 7pm: In this witty follow-up to the 2010 film The Trip, director Michael Winterbottom reunites comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon for a new culinary road trip. In this version, our heroes retrace the steps of the Romantic poets’ grand tour of Italy, all while indulging in sparkling banter and various impersonation-offs. It effortlessly melds the brilliant comic interplay of Coogan and Brydon into quieter moments of selfreflection, cooking up a biting portrait of modern day masculinity. (Unrated, 1 hr 48 min). Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 310 Chestnut St. $8
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a personal narrative, students focus on process, symbolism, composition and personal style to discover meaning in their work. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street EXTREME COUPONING WORKSHOP 10/18: In depth look at everything you can do to save money! This class will be led by Jenny Martin author of SouthernSavers.com . Attendees will learn how to cut their grocery and household purchases by at least 50% (if not more!). Topics Discussed: Gathering and Organizing Coupons Tips to finding everything out there you need and want. Ways to not get overwhelmed keeping track of all your coupons. Tricks to cut time spent organizing drastically Couponing Terms, Lingo and Details Seriously you need a dictionary to understand all the abbreviations and jargon. We’ll break it down and have you reading it like a pro. Grocery Store Policies & Tips Learn how to save the most money in stores in your area. From ways to maximize promotions, and stack coupons, to the more everyday of how to save on meat and produce. Drugstore Details & Tricks You can’t have a couponing workshop that doesn’t hit on the drugstores!! Drugstores are the land of the free, and make shopping fun. We’ll cover basic to advanced drugstore shopping. You will get a detailed workbook to take notes in. Come prepared to learn and save! The cost is $10, you can pay by cash or check at the door. Scotland Neck Senior Center, 1403 Church St. KNITTING 101 10/16, 4:30pm: Knitting 101 is being hosted at the Muddy Muse Studio. Learn the basics of knit & purl or consult with the Stitch Doctor! For just
$10, local knitting instructor, Claire Padgett, will be on hand to provide beginners with instruction and to help experienced knitters overcome knitting hurdles. Bring your own project or purchase a knitting starter kit at the studio. Muddy Muse Studio, 616 Castle Street, Unit B
shape and subject matter to create your ideal DreamScape Collage. Class fee is $35 and covers all materials. Advance registration is required. Please call 910-604-3567 or stop by every good thing Artisan Gallery at 603 Castle Street. every good thing Artisan Gallery, 603 Castle Street
WINE, WOMEN, AND WELLNESS SEMINAR 10/16, 7pm: Medical Center Pharmacy will be hosting a free “Wine Women and Wellness” educational event. Are you one of the many women who suffer from unwanted belly fat, irritability, problems sleeping and can’t seem to find a solution? Join Dr. Janice McDermott as she discusses healthy living essentials for women of all ages. Learn about the role women’s hormones play in how you look and feel, positive healthy living choices you can make, and how nutritional supplements can help. Complimentary wine and snacks will be included. To register for this free event and to learn more, please call Medical Center Pharmacy at (910)763-1896. Medical Center Pharmacy Wilmington, 912 S. 16th Street
PAINTING WITH SAND 10/23, 11am: Learn the meditative art of painting with sand. Class fee is $35 and all materials are supplied. Advance registration is required. Please call 910-604-3567 or visit the gallery at 603 Castle Street. every good thing Artisan Gallery 603 Castle Street
KIDS’ COOKING CLASS 10/20, 4pm: Does your child love to cook? Check out our FUN hands-on youth cooking class! Participants will have fun learning a new recipe each week. This program aims to teach kids creative and simple recipes that will encourage healthy living and good nutritional choices. Pre-registration required. Please call for details. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept.1 Bob Sawyer Drive DREAMSCAPE COLLAGE CLASS 10/22, 11am: Learn how to use color, form,
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FINANCIAL LITERACY 101 10/29, noon: This financial literacy program will cover information on budgeting, credit cards, interest rates, student loans, credit reporting, and more! The goal is to provide students with tools to utilize every day and understand financial issues in a way that encourages good habits in the future. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendees are welcome to use the Library parking deck located on N. 2nd St., between Chestnut and Grace Streets. Registration is not required. This event is free and open to the public. CFCC-Union Station Building-Room U-508, 502 N. Front St. MEDITATION CLASSES Led by Energy Healer Jennifer Chapis, McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC, drop in, $10-$15 (you choose) jennifer@ alllovehealing.com. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave. • Energy Clearing for Magnetism: Led by Energy Healer Jennifer Chapis, McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC, drop in, $10-$15 (you choose) ART CLASSES Art Classes with Lois DeWitt, professional art instructor. Water color, basic drawing, drawing with colored pencils, finding your inner artist, and oil pastels. Small classes, individual guidance. 6905 Southern Exposure. 910-547-8115. ZUMBA W/LYNN MOLINA Mon/Wed/Fri, 6:30pm; Tues, 9:15am; Sat, 10am: Join Licensed Zumba® Instructor, Lynn Molina! Your first class is free! Bring water and a smile and shake it with us!! $5 Drop in rate. Danceworks, 4209 Oleander Drive MUSIC INSTRUCTION Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or rockinrowland@hotmail.com.
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will be noon-2 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 13-Nov. 17, at Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. • Living with grief: Coping with the loss of a parent will be 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 20-Dec. 1, at Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Drive in Wilmington.Designed to provide grief education and support that enables members to cope with and understand grief. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern for participants. Registration is required. When leaving a message, please leave your name, phone number, and indicate the specific program you wish to attend. Sessions are free. Donations are appreciated. Additional groups will form throughout the year. UNITED NIGHT OF WORSHIP 10/18, 7pm: United Night of Worship is going to be an amazing time to unite churhes, praise God, and connect with others! Local Christian rap artists Jastin Artis and Electionsure will be performing, along with PSP from Charlotte, and other various artists. This free event will be postivie and encouraging for downtown Wilmington. Bailey Theater Park , 12 N. Front St. FREEDOM THRUSONSHIP 10/24, 7pm: FreedomThruSonship is an addiction recovery program that uses biblical scriptures and God’s promise of deliverance, and time proven 12-step fundamentals. Every Friday night at 7PM. Apostolic Tabernacle Church, 712 Wellington Ave. www.freedomthrusonship.com. Facilitated by Jimmy Meares AACC Certified Substance Abuse. Counselor. ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS OR OTHER DYSFUNCTIONAL HOMES 10/28, 7pm: Weekly meetings to acknowledge common coping strategies we developed when growing up in alcoholic and/or dysfunctional homes, and how those traits no longer serve us as adults. We learn how to find the solution through 12 Step work and mutual support. Please visit the website for more information. GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Tues., 6:30pm: “Do you think you have a Gambling problem? Is gambling causing stress in your life? Do you often gamble recklessly until your last dollar is gone? Does gambling cause you anxiety? There is help! Come join Wilmington Gambler’s Anonymous and take the first step to getting your life back in control.” Ogden Baptist Church, 7121 Market St. SUBURBS WALKING TOURS Every Sat., 10am. Discover ILM through neighborhood walking tours. Forest Hills was the first automobile-oriented suburb in Wilmington, while
Streetcar Suburbs tell about the restoration and renewal of Carolina Place and Carolina Heights. Tours: $10 (students, $5). 1.5 hrs; wear comfortable clothing and shoes. EUROPEAN TRIP W/CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Join Cape Fear Museum for a seven day trip abroad and guided group tour through Gate 1 Travel, Europe: Highlights of History 4/12-19, Explore the canals of Amsterdam, stroll through the tulips in Holland, be amazed by the architecture in Belgium and take in the Parisian sights, including the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Features included guided tours of Amsterdam, Holland, Brussels and Bruges, Belgium and Paris France, including: Amsterdam Canal Cruise, Windmill Village, Brussels Grand Place, Our Lady’s Church with Michelangelo’s Madonna, Paris City Tour. Package includes airfare, accommodations, breakfast daily, sightseeing via motor coach, English-speaking tours and whisper technology enhance touring. Additional optional tours in Amsterdam and Paris are available. Reservations are currently being accepted. Please be advised that this tour is likely to sell out! Details about Europe: Highlights of History can be found clicking on the News and Events tab on www.cfmassociates.org. Deadline to sign up: 12/19. THE REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a non-hierarchical collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a non-reactionary way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all. Markets often vary in character, but they generally offer both goods and services. Participants bring unneeded items, food, skills and talents such as entertainment or haircuts. A RRFM usually takes place in an open community space such as a public park or community commons. Located at Greenfield Lake, near the playground and skatepark. Usually under one of the picnic shelters. Monthly meetings; see FB page for updates. FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. penelope@womenofhopenc.org.
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TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting! SCREEN GEMS STUDIOS TOURS Guests will get an insider’s look at the largest studio complex east of California and experience the rich history of EUE/Screen Gems and the films and television shows produced at the facility over the last three decades. Attendees will walk the 10-stage working lot have access to sounds stages and go behind the scenes of the CBS series “Under the Dome.” Guests will see a visual history of the NC film and television industry in the screening theater where many famous producers, directors and actors have reviewed footage of productions shot at the studio. Tours will be hosted on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am, 12 noon and 2 pm weather permitting throughout the summer. Tours will continue throughout 2014 and beyond. Please check the tour hotline to confirm times throughout the fall and winter. 1223 23rd St. North $12 for adults; $10 for students and military personnel with an ID; $5 for children under 12. Cash only at this time. (910) 343-3433. http://studios.euescreengems.com/nc/tours. HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS 10/19, 6pm: Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Feat will meet on October 19th, 6 p.m., at YMCA Bridge Center, 127-40 S College Rd, Wilmington. Our featured speaker is Candace Gorham, author of “The Ebony Exit Project: Why some women are walking out on religion and others should too.” Ms. Gorham states, “This talk presents a much needed critical view of traditional messages taught in black churches and their painful effects on black women.” To RSVP and further info:
www.meetup.com/humanism-182. YMCA Bridge Center127-40 S. College Rd. THRIVE A Christ-Centered 12-Step Support group, helping people overcome “Hurts, Habits and Hangups.” Thrive meets every Monday evening at 7pm at Life Community Church (LCC) inside Independence Mall. Large group begins at 7pm and men’s and women’s small groups begin at 8pm The meetings are in the Extension, which is next to Sears and across from Branches Bookstore. Contact information: Pastor Jim Snider 910-7913859 or www.lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr. WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital on 17th Street. Open to all with Multiple Sclerosis, family and friends. Handicapped accessible parking and meeting room. Affiliated with the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society. Burt Masters, (910) 383-1368. CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www.capefearcameraclub.org CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 3713556. Judy: 383-0374. 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., Building B. http://www.WilmingtonCHADD.org PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm. Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo.com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance. CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. www.capefearweddingassociation.com YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm. Ages 18-35. COUPON CLUB Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second Monday, at 6pm Come exchange coupons and learn how to save money. www.wilmingtoncouponclub.com PFLAG PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm. HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON Take a “Trip With Triplett” and learn the history of this wonderful city with a retired Cape Fear History teacher. Any time! 910-392-6753 or email rltriver@yahoo.com. $3/children or $8/adults. www.tripwithtriplett.webs.com/ HOLLYWOOD LOCATION TOURS Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910794-7177, www.HollywoodNC.com. HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Sunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours TuesdaySaturday. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Saturday evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com
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culinary WATSON COLLEGE OF ED ALUMNI DINNER UNCW Watson College of Education Alumni are invited to the annual fall dinner! The event will take place at 5pm on Monday, October 20, 2014 in McNeill Hall. Dr. Terrell L. Strayhorn from Ohio State University will be speaking about “Access and Excellence: A Balancing Act in Public Education.” Please RSVP to Kim Gargiulo at gargiulok@ uncw.edu by October 15th to attend. Schedule: Presentation – 5:00p.m. (McNeill Hall Lecture Hall). Alumni Dinner – 6:30p.m. (McNeill Hall Multipurpose Room). McNeill Hall, UNCW, 601 S. College Road CAM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BREAKFAST 10/22, 7am: The UNCW Cameron School of Business Alumni Chapter invites alumni to attend the Alumni Speaker Breakfast. Network with alumni and hear from Wilmington Business Development CEO, Scott Satterfield ’89, on the topic of “Regional Economic Development: A View from the Field.” $5/person and a buffet breakfast will be included. Madeline Suite, UNCW Campus ENCORE RESTAURANT WEEK 10/22-29: 40-plus restaurants in Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach serve delicious meals at fixed prices. www.encorerestaurantweek.com. FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am-1pm. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown.
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ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20): New York City’s Diamond District is home to over 2,000 businesses that buy and sell jewelry. Throughout the years, many people have lost bits of treasure here. Valuable bits of gold and gems have fallen off broken necklaces, earrings, watches, and other accessories. Now an enterprising man named Raffi Stepnanian is cashing in. Using tweezers and a butter knife, he mines for the rich pickings that are packed in the mud of sidewalk cracks and gutters. “The percentage of gold out here on the street is greater than the amount of gold you would find in a mine,” he says. I’d love to see you get inspired by his efforts, Aries. Dig for treasure in unlikely places where no one else would deign to look. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1987 a college freshman named Mike Hayes was having trouble paying for his education at the University of Illinois. He appealed for help to the famous newspaper columnist Bob Greene, who asked each of his many readers to send Hayes a penny. The response was tidal. Although most of the ensuing donations were small, they added up to over $28,000—enough for Hayes to finance his degree. I encourage you to take a comparable approach in the coming weeks, Taurus: Ask for a little from a lot of different sources. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The word “abracadabra” is a spell that stage magicians utter at the climax of their tricks: the catalyst that supposedly makes a rabbit materialize from a hat or an assistant disappear in a puff of smoke. There’s no real sorcery. It’s an illusion perpetrated by the magician’s hocuspocus. But “abracadabra” has a less well-known history as an incantation used by real magicians to generate authentic wizardry. It can be traced back to Gnostic magi of the second century. They and their successors believed that merely speaking the word aloud evokes a potency not otherwise available. I invite you to experiment with this possibility, Gemini. Say “abracadabra” to boost your confidence and enhance your derring-do. You already have more power than usual to change things that have been resistant to change, and intoning some playfully ferocious “abracadabras” may put your efforts over the top.
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): The 17th-century writer Rene Descartes is regarded as the father of modern philosophy and the founder of rationalism. His famous catchphrase is a centerpiece of the Western intellectual tradition: “I think, therefore I am.” Here’s what I find amusing and alarming about the man: He read almost nothing besides the Bible and the work of Catholic theologian Thomas Aquinas. He said that classic literature was a waste of time. Is that who we want at the heart of our approach to understanding reality? I say no. In accordance with the astrological omens, I authorize you to instead adopt one or both of the following formulas: “I feel, therefore I am,” or “I dream, therefore I am.”
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let’s discuss that thing you are eyeing, coveting and fantasizing about. My operative theory is that you can enjoy it without actually having it for your own. In fact, I think it will be best if you do enjoy it without possessing it. There’s an odd magic at play here. If this desired thing becomes a fixed part of your life, it may interfere with you attracting two future experiences that I regard as more essential to your development. My advice is to avoid getting attached to the pretty good X-factor, so as to encourage the arrival and full bloom of two stellar X-factors.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can’t give what you don’t have. Here’s a corollary: You can sort of half-give what you half-have, but that may lead to messy complications and turn out to be worse than giving nothing at all. So, here’s what I recommend: Devote yourself to acquiring a full supply of what you want to give. Be motivated by the frustration you feel at not being able to give it yet. Call on your stymied generosity to be the driving force that inspires you to get the missing magic. When you’ve finally got it, give it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Problems that remain persistently insoluble should always be suspected as questions asked in the wrong way,” said philosopher Alan Watts. You have either recently made a personal discovery proving that this is true, or else you will soon do so. The brain-scrambling, heartwhirling events of recent weeks have blessed you with a host of shiny new questions. They are vibrant replacements for the tired old questions that have kept at least one of your oldest dilemmas locked in place.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I suspect that one of your allies or loved ones will get caught in his or her own trap. The way you respond will be crucial for how the rest of the story plays out. On the one hand, you shouldn’t climb into the trap with them and get tangled up in the snarl. On the other hand, it won’t serve your long-term interests to be cold and unhelpful. So what’s the best strategy? First, empathize with their pain, but don’t make it your own. Second,
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “There is for everyone some one scene, some one adventure, some one picture that is the image of his secret life,” Irish poet William Butler Yeats said. I invite you to identify that numinous presence, Pisces. Then I urge you to celebrate and cultivate it. Give special attention to it, and pay tribute to it and shower love on it. Why? Because now is an excellent time to recognize how important your secret life is to you—and to make it come more fully alive than it has ever been.
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tell the blunt truth in the kindest tone possible. Third, offer a circumscribed type of support that won’t compromise your freedom or integrity.
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FERMENTAL Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. 10/16: Evening with Triangle Brewing: Brewed, kegged DOWNTOWN DIVAS DRAG DINNER and canned in Durham, North Carolina. Pulling 10/16, Doors at 7pm; dinner at 8pm. Three coursout a few rarities and one-offs, Triangle staff will es and a drag show for $34: Wicked Witch’s Dip be on hand along with giveaways and live music. (spinach and artichoke; Scary Scampi (shrimp, 6pm. Free. • 10/17: Beer. Music. Food. Fun: Our pasta, roasted red sepper sauce) or Devilish weekly wine & beer tasting takes a carbonated Chicken (w/rice and tomato chutney) or Roasted twist with an extra helping of several fine beers Swamp Thing (w/veggies, pasta and roasted red from around the world. Live music. On site food pepepr sauce); Dead Pudding (rice pudding w/ truck: Vittles. 6pm. Free. • 10/18: Sour Power: pumpkin and pistachios). $20 show only. www. Enjoy an evening sampling and sipping a few of PROHIBITION NIGHT the worlds finest handcrafted beverages. From 10/24, 6:30pm: Historic Wilmington Foundation’s traditional Flemish Reds to American Hybrids, parVintage Event, ‘Prohibition Night’, will be held on take in a funky selection of sour ales on draft as well as bottles. Spontaneous fermentation. Brettanomyces. Lactobacillus. 6pm. Live music in the beer garden. 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St., www.fermental.net. Fermental is celebrating Wilmington Beer Week with tons of
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events specialized toward folks who have a love for craft beer! On the 16 they’ll welcome Triangle Brewing out of Durham, NC, and will showcase rare brews and one-offs. Triangle staff will be on hand to answer questions as well at 6 p.m. On the 17 at 6 p.m. they will host beer, music and food, with their weekly wine and beerr tasting from around the world. On the 18 they’ll hold Sour Power, from Flemish reds to American hybrids, sampling a selction of sour ales and drafts. There will be live music in the beer garden, too! Free! 7520 Market St.
Friday, October 24th at St. Thomas Preservation Hall. As in years past guests will enjoy signature items from the area’s finest restaurants and caterers and live music. There will be an open bar. Cocktail or period attire is suggested. A live auction will feature vacation packages and amazing experience packages. Silent auction items will include fine wines, vintage items and much more. Proceeds support mission to protect and preserve the irreplaceable resources in Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear region. St. Thomas Preservation Hall, 208 Dock St. PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/ PortCitySwappers.
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EVENING WITH DEFIANT WHISKY SOCIAL 10/22, 6:30pm: Serving heavy hors d’ouevre, Oak Stave aged beer, Defiant Whisky tasting and cocktail included, $25. Taking place in the Beam Room at Front Street Brewery; tickets available at FSB bar.Front Street Brewery Brewmaster, Kevin Kozak, has been aging a brown ale with oak staves from the North Carolina distillery for the past several months. “The beer, which was originally a hoppy red ale, has taken on more of the oak flavor profile and has developed into something much more complex.” says Kozak. This beer is brewed as a tribute to a dear friend of the Defiant family, Julie M. Brown, a Wilmington resident who lost her battle with Colon Cancer at age 41. Downtown Julie Brown Ale will go on tap for the event. Limited social tickets for $25 at the Front Street Brewery Bar. Ellie Craig at 910-251-1935, or FrontStreetBrewery@gmail.com. 9 N Front St.
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FORTUNATE GLASS Free wine tasting, Tues. 6-8pm. • Sparkling wine specials and discounted select bottles, Wed. & Thurs. • Monthly food and wine pairings. 29 South Front St. CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER Beer Church: Purchase select beer and keep your glass for free. 1st Mass starts, 1pm; 2nd Mass , 8pm Free. • Beer Flights, Massage and Monday Night NitroMassage Monday: 5-8pm, $10 for 10 minutes with our licensed therapist, Josh Lentz. Beer Flights: nine 5 oz samples for $18. • Monday Night Nitro: $1 off nitrogen pours. Free. • BYOT (Bring Your Own Trivia): The next wave of pub trivia. Prizes include gift certificates to Chop’s Deli, Memory Lane Comics, and Browncoat Theatre & Pub, as well as beer from us. $10 pitchers: Bartender’s choice. All day. Free wine tasting: from 5-7 PM, with two whites and two reds. Free • Beer Infusement Thurs.: Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. Free. FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.
TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. From its beginnings as a tourist destination, the island has weathered destructive fires, tragic hurricanes, naval battles and more. Tasting History takes you through the streets of Carolina Beach and into a few of the restaurants to taste some of what the locals have to offer. Join us for an afternoon of interesting history and tasty eats. $32.50, www.tastinghistorytours. com. 910-622-6046.
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Taste Carolina Sample an eclectic assortment of downtown restaurants, enjoy food and drink, and meet some of the city’s best chefs. Public parking available. Saturday tours include a 2:30 Downtown Afternoon Tasting Tour ($50/person) and a 3:30 Downtown Dinner & Drinks Tour ($65/ person). A 10am Farmers’ Market Tour ($75/ person) and Cooking Class is also available. www.tastecarolina.net
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