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MORE COWBELL pg. 16 Raleigh Ringers play holiday classics and tip their bells to ‘snL’ The chime of the handbell goes rogue this holiday season, as the Raleigh Ringers wield the traditional instruments to create not only conventional Christmas tunes, but classic rock, too! Performing at Thalian Hall on Saturday, November 19th, the 18-piece ensemble hopes to spread warm cheer with their 337 unique bells. Guests of the show will hear seasonal favorites like, “The Nutcracker Suite” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” but can also expect a little Blue Oyster Cult in an ode to “Saturday Night Live.” Read how the Raleigh Ringers were born inside this week’s issue as Alex Pompliano speaks with David Harris, the group’s director. Courtesy photo

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“Today it’s 61 and foggy, like Rick Perry. But it’s nice to see a guy running for President who’s only groping for words.” —David Letterman “President Obama’s personal assistant Reggie Love has announced he will be leaving the White House. Reggie Love plans to return to his previous job hosting a smooth jazz station.” —Conan O’Brien “It’s not a good week for Republican memories. Rick Perry forgot the name of the agency he wanted to cut. Herman Cain forgot there was a harassment settlement. And Ron Paul forgot he has no chance of winning.” —Craig Ferguson “After 30 seconds of stuttering, Rick Perry said, ‘Oops.’ Incidentally, saying ‘Oops’ after 30 seconds is why Justin Bieber has to take a paternity test. ‘Oops’ is the same thing being said by everyone who donated to Rick Perry.” —Jimmy Fallon “Most analysts agree the big debate winner last night was Mitt Romney, who stuck closely to his strategy of not being any of the other candidates.” —Jimmy Kimmel “The stock market plunged over 389 points because of financial news in Italy. They’re calling this the worst Italian disaster since Olive Garden introduced that fettuccine alfredo.” —Jay Leno

7 op-ed: Mark Basquill takes a look at the world

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artsy smartsy ................. 8-23 8 theatre: Gwenyfar says Chekhov’s ‘The Seagull,’ performed by UNCW, is a play for writers.

10-12 art: Shea Carver discovers the tiny details in Thrive Studios’ latest show, Miniatures 2011; Sarah Richter gets religious with mixed media artist Diane Hause.

13 gallery listings: Check out what’s hanging in area art galleries.

15 film: Anghus thinks ‘The Rum Diary’ starring Johnny Depp is a little weird—and not in a good way.

16 cover story: Alex Pompliano gets a ring from handbell ensemble director David Harris of the Raleigh Ringers.

17-18 music: Shea presents holiday sounds around town this season; Bethany Turner talks with bluesman Greg Trooper, a singer/songwriter.

20-23 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues from Wilmington to Jacksonville.

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28 lunch bunch: Tiffanie Gabrielse finds food made with love (and some without sugar, soy or gluten) at Reneé’s CourtHouse Caffé in Jacksonville.

extra! extra! ..................32-47 32 books: Tiff encounters some crazy characters in Chris Lesko’s ‘The Grlz Like Vodka.’

34 extra: Anghus geeks out in anticipation of the growing community comic convention, JaxCon.

35 crossword: Brain game by Stanley Newman. 38-47 calendar/‘toons/horoscopes/corkboard: Find out what to do in town with our calendar; check out Tom Tomorrow and the annual ‘toons winner, Jay Schiller; read your horoscope; and check out the latest saucy corkboard ads.

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I hoped to prove that indeed it was possible to source things in our community. Without question, I also hoped to spark the interest in some of my fellow citizens to choose to invest in our community rather than sending their hard-earned money far away to line the coffers of offshore bank accounts in the Caribbean or sweat shops in China. As a small business owner I was (and am) overwhelmed by the disparity between how money can be invested in our economy by small business and how quickly it is funneled out by chain stores. Statistics continue to amaze me about economic multipliers within communities, from money spent with small business-versus the swift funneling of money out the same communities by chains and big box stores. During the last two years, this column has tried to shine some light and differences an individual can make in the world with their daily economic choices. We talked about the Move Your Money project last year and re-visited it when Bank Transfer Day (November 5th) was announced. We looked at farmers’ markets and local food, the importance of food security, and investing in our agriculture and preserving its diversity. We have discussed co-ops, the 3/50 project, the film industry, tourism, credit card fees, the Dodd-Frank Act, the franchise structure, local currency, localized health care, “Your Money or Your Life” by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin, cash versus plastic, and tried over and over again to stress the importance of local investment for job creation. To a certain extent, I felt like a cry in the wilderness, but, occasionally, someone would ask me if I knew where to get something locally—like sheets and towels. Conversations like that would leave me on cloud nine for days. Because that meant there were two of us, and if we had two, then maybe we could get three—three whole people purchasing locally only! Then four people! And, folks, that would constitute a movement. All we’d have to do is sing along when it comes around again on 4 encore | november 16-22, 2011 | www.encorepub.com

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the guitar—and avoid Walmart at all costs. Over the last two months, as Occupy Wall Street has picked up momentum and spread, paralleling in real time has been the effort behind Bank Transfer Day. I have oscillated between feeling like a glimmer of hope and grieving among extreme frustration. But, one of my heroes— a registered Republican and Ron Paul campaigner, nonetheless—Arlo Guthrie (yes, you read that last sentence correctly) has been making his rounds of media since he and Pete Seeger showed up at an Occupy Wall Street march in NYC. CNN interviewed him via Skype the day after Ben Stein (yes, from “Win Ben Stein’s Money”) had been a guest and declared that banging on a drum in the face of a complex banking fraud problem was incredible. More over, it would do nothing to solve the problem. Mr. Guthrie’s response pointed out that for people to get out from behind a computer screen and connect with other people to make their voices heard is a significant effect of the Occupy Movement, which will have an impact on this country. To Mr. Stein, I, personally say, “Ah? You think so?” Bank of America has dominated the news cycle for the last month between the glaring light shone upon them for the debit card fees/layoff announcements, all fed by the Occupy Wall Street Movement’s ongoing cries. Bank of America didn’t back off because of regulations. Or goodwill. They backed off because public backlash had turned it into a public relations nightmare! This came after the Dodd-Frank Act nationally capped the fees at $0.12, which banks charge retailers when customers use a debit card. (As I have stated in previous columns, our bank charges $0.75 per debit card swipe, which is why we cringe when people buy a $1 book with plastic.) Please, may I ask, Mr. Stein: Do you think Bank of America just woke up one morning and decided to be nice and community spirited to walk away from the projected $475 million per quarter it expects to lose? No. College graduate Molly Katchpole’s original petition against the bank fees, followed by customers walking

into branches to close their accounts made them back down. They had to get hit where it hurts. Thus the creation of Bank Transfer Day—which had them stave off the damage and appease people with the announcement of canceling the fee. Bank Transfer Day saw the movement of $4.5 billion out of big banks and into credit unions in November. It is flattering for people to ask where I bank. My father has had an account with State Employee’s Credit Union (SECU) for almost 30 years. He also has an account with a big bank and had no intention of moving it (despite several discussions on the topic) until recently. Both the bookstore, as well as my personal account are at First Citizens. It is not a credit union; it is a small, conservative, for-profit bank with roots in North Carolina and still family controlled. When our building got condemned at the height of the mortgage meltdown— when no one seemed to be interested in commercial lending—we were surprised when our banker said First Citizens had not stopped lending and would be happy to work with us. I have discussed on several occasions moving our account to SECU. Besides the fact that neither Jock nor I have any money to speak of to even open a bank account, we both find the fossil fuel investment to get to SECU to be something of equal importance. Our lives concentrate downtown; for us First Citizens is on the way to or from places we go every day, and less than a mile from our house. Thus, the fossil fuel output is not altered by banking downtown. Unfortunately, having the personalities and interests we do, this is a topic that is frequently up for debate in our household, so it might have changed by press time. Regarding our business account: I have already disclosed that we don’t get the rock-bottom lowest rates on plastic processing or anything else. But when we do have problems, I get a real person who knows my name that I see every day—not someone in India. It’s a person who lives down the street from me. It’s a worthwhile investment.

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LEAD STORY “You eat meat, so why not blood?” asked The Globe and Mail, which sampled several Toronto restaurants’ sanguinary haute cuisines, including the Italian eatery Buca’s spaghetti with blood-blackened noodles and torta di sanguinaccio (figs, almonds, buffalo-milk creme, on a base custard of dark chocolate and slow-cooked pig’s blood). Patrons “thought we were crazy,” said chef Rob Gentile, but now “can’t seem to get enough.” The Black Hoof restaurant uses 10 liters of fresh blood a week for dishes like its own blood custard, seasoned with rosemary and pickled pears. Montreal’s DNA kitchen sometimes highlights blood soup and blood pasta. (The Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark which some believe to be the best restaurant in the world marinates cauliflower in pig’s blood.)

girl has been living as a boy for a year, said father Tommy Theollyn, a transgendered man who is actually the one who gave birth. Theollyn petitioned the school board in September (unsuccessfully) to allow the child to use the boys’ bathroom. Theollyn said the girl first noticed she was a boy at age 18 months. Recurring Theme: Italian men are notorious “bamboccionis” (“big babies”) who exploit doting mothers by remaining in their family homes well into adulthood, sometimes into their 30s or later, expecting meals and laundry service. Many mothers are tolerant, but in September an elderly couple in the town of Mestre announced (through a consumer association) that if their 41-year-old, gainfully employed son did not meet a deadline for leaving, the association would file a lawsuit to evict him. (A news update has not been found, perhaps indicating that the son moved out.)

The Continuing Crisis “I don’t get it. I just don’t get it. And you’re not going to get me to get it,” warned Marine squadron commander Lt. Col. Jerry Turner (to a Wall Street Journal Afghanistan reporter writing in October), when learning that a few of his troops were sporting artistically shaped eyebrows sculpted by a barber in the town of Shinwar. “Stylist” Gulam Farooq can’t practice on Muslims (forbidden) but said “one or two” Marines come by every day (in between calling in artillery barrages) for tapering. The Military Times news service, reporting from Afghanistan in August, disclosed a U.S. Marines command directive ordering troops to restrain their audible flatus because, apparently, Afghan soldiers and civilians complained of being offended. The reporter doubted the directive could be effective, in that passing gas by front-line troops is “practically a sport.” A vendor at a street market in Leipzig, Germany, was revealed in September to be shamelessly selling personally tailored coats and vests made with fur from house cats. A first report, in the sensationalist tabloid Bild, was doubted, but a follow-up by Germany’s premier news source, Spiegel, confirmed the story. The vendor said he needed eight cats to make a vest (priced at the equivalent of $685) and 18 for a coat. However, such sales are illegal under German and European Union laws, and the vendor subsequently denied that he sold such things.

Cutting-Edge Tactics Crime-Fighting: In October, about 120 professional mimes began voluntarily patrolling the traffic-congested Sucre district of Caracas, Venezuela, at the request of Mayor Carlos Ocariz. The white-gloved mimes’ specialty was wagging their fingers at scofflaw motorists and pedestrians, and mimes interviewed by the Associated Press reported improvements. At least 300 professional clowns from Mexico and Central America, in Mexico City in October for a convention, demonstrated against the country’s drug-cartel violence by laughing, in unison, nonstop, for 15 minutes. (They were likely less successful than the mimes.) Parenting: Freemon Seay, 38, was arrested in Thurston County, Wash., in October on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after disciplining his 16-year-old daughter for leaving home without his approval. Seay allegedly forced the girl to suit up in armor and helmet, with a wooden sword, and to fight him (also in armor, with a wooden sword) for over two hours until she could no longer stand up. Seay’s wife (the girl’s stepmother) was booked as an accessory and was said by deputies to have been supportive of her husband’s “Renaissance fair” enthusiasm (which Freemon Seay called a “lifestyle”).

Family Values Too Soon? An 11-year-old California boy and a 7-year-old Georgia girl have recently decided with parental support to come out as the other gender. The boy, Tommy, wants more time to think about it, said his lesbian parents, and has begun taking hormone blockers to make his transition easier should he follow through with plans (first disclosed at age 3) to become “Tammy.” The McIntosh County, Ga.,

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Bright Ideas In Malone, N.Y., in September, Clyde Gardner, 57, was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for trying to murder his ex-girlfriend twice. Initially, he was going to dress in a recently skinned bear’s hide walk on its paws, so as not to leave shoe prints, and “maul” her with the claws. After abandoning that plan, he promised a friend $15,000 to kill the woman in a car crash, and since Gardner was a demolition derby driver, he offered expert instructions (though the friend turned Gardner in).

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I saw “The Diary of Anne Frank” at the Cape Fear Playhouse. On Veterans Day, I tolled 11 bells with Occupy Wilmington at a candlelight vigil to honor veterans and re-affirm a commitment to nonviolent struggle for social and economic justice. Every Occupier present either served or thanked a close relative for their service. The Occupy movement is refreshing. People speak and are heard. People vote. Ah, this is what democracy looks like! Conspicuously underrepresented are folks my age. Are we half-centurions still pre-occupied with our trivial pursuits? We were born during JFK’s Camelot, challenged to ask what we could do for our country, not what our country could do for us. But it seems most of us have played Trivial Pursuit for 30 years in an information age that lacks JFK’s wisdom. Perhaps Vietnam sapped our sense of shared sacrifice. We still suffer from unhealed wounds of Vietnam. Our volunteer military comprises less than 1 percent of the population; only 9 percent ever serve. Volunteers seem to come from the same families, many from North Carolina. Is that shared sacrifice? Perhaps Nixon’s betrayal strangled Kennedy’s idea that the common good is as necessary to the survival of the Republic as rugged individualism. Maybe Carter turned us against the better angels of our nature by preaching the inconvenient truth that the world will not eternally support our gluttony. Surely Uncle Ronnie proclaiming government “is the problem” turned us away from considering the common good, well, good. Our belief in Uncle Ronnie’s proclamation also absolved Wall Street. Greed Street had been the site of social justice protests since the late 19th century. No longer. It

ll by Mark Basqui encore reader became our salvation. It was a movie. We believed Gordon Gekko. “Greed is good!” Money wasn’t the root of evil, making money became the only means to combat the twin terrors of Communism and “Big Gummit.” The moral market changes the world for the better. And with money making the world go ‘round, why concern ourselves with issues of true gravity? Social activism? Irrelevant. We allowed ourselves to be transformed from thoughtful empowered citizens able to non-violently protest for racial justice, and against an unjust war, into faithful impotent consumers, willing to believe that our government will kill us, but Walmart, Exxon and Bank of America have our best interests at heart. Some half-centurions did choose careers based on passion and compassion, not greed. Regardless of whether you voted for him, when many of his classmates were buying and selling the lie that wealth trickles down rather than builds up, our current president worked local communities, advocating for a more level playing field for the 99 percent. His early efforts show an insight (though he has strayed) that our most important checks and balances aren’t between the three branches of government, but between a government of the many on the unbridled avarice of the few. It’s near Thanksgiving—quite fitting that Occupy Wilmington thanked veterans. Soldiers sacrifice for the good of the many, not the interests of the few. Whatever the agenda of those sending them into harm’s way, I doubt any modern (post Manifest Destiny) U.S. serviceperson ever knowingly took up arms to open markets. Most

soldiers really want to wear white hats, to liberate the oppressed and give voices to our Anne Franks, to shut-down concentration camps, not concentrate wealth in the hands of the few and shut-up dissent. All servicepersons swear to defend the Constitution, not the corporation. It’s not capitalism but democracy they die for. Bottom line is it’s not Halliburton, Goldman Sachs or AIG that defends democracy and my right to vote. Sure, corporations like the vote. That’s why they buy so many politicians and judges. They don’t even mind me voting on the 1st Tuesday in November, as long as I forget to vote every other day and shop on Black Friday. I intend to try to meet JFK’s challenge, as well as honor veterans by voting every day. I’ll vote against Trivial Pursuit, choose work and play that doesn’t exploit others or destroy the environment, Occupy my time with non-violent struggles against injustice, buy local, move money into credit unions, volunteer at Full Belly, turn off TV, support local theatre and read encore. That is what democracy looks like.

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its mission to bring classic and academically relevant theatre to Wilmington with their production of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull.” A forerunner to the modern reality TV show, “The Seagull” has no real plot; it shows everyday life, including an aging celebrity and her spoiled child. Irina Arkadina (Maria Katsadouros) is a famous actress of the Russian theatre. She and her entourage, which includes her adult son, Konstantin (Owen HickleEdwards), and her lover, the famous writer Boris Trigorin (Eddie Ledford), are visiting the family dacha (farm of country estate) owned by her brother Pyotr (Alex Holland). Konstantin is in love with the neighbor girl, Nina (Lauren Berg) and has cast her as the lead in his new play, which will debut by the lake at the dacha. In Konstantin’s mind, he has written a ground-breaking play. He stages it with the able assistance of Nina as the lead and narrator in front of a curtain, behind which shadow puppets act out the monologue. The soap opera of daily life unfolds with Trigorin falling head over heals in lust for Nina before she runs away to the city to become an actress. This provokes a painful form of dramatic irony: The audience sees her performance in Konstantin’s play and therefore knows she cannot act, foreshadowing the inevitable: Things will end badly. One of the advantages of university theatre staging a piece like this is the wealth of knowledge the faculty can provide the students about the history of the script, the life and intentions of the writer, and insights into a more complex form of humor than the average middle-class American teenager has encountered. The faculty recognizes the humor of Chekhov’s writing, and has tried valiantly in the program notes and through Dr. Vincent’s direction to emphasize the physical comedy—and the at times absurd nature of the relationships between the characters. Though

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UNCW junior Lauren Berg as Nina in the ‘play within the play,’ Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull.” Courtesy photo.

there are very funny parts of the show—laugh out loud moments, even—the cast still seemed oblivious to her efforts. Frankly, I was surprised because the caliber of the last few productions at UNCW have been so high. Though several recognizable performers, whose work I usually enjoy, were part of the cast, by and large, they seemed nothing more than bored onstage. “The Seagull” is about lust, unrequited love and eternal triangles. I remember college as a time consumed with all of the above. Trigorin should visibly vibrate at the sight of Nina, but nothing outside of the dialogue comes close to communicating that there is any connection between Ledford and Berg. If I didn’t know the script, I would never have believed she was prepared to throw her life away, move to Moscow and carry on an illicit relationship with this man. There are no sly glances, no knowing maneuvers, nothing that puts two people at opposite ends of the stage yearning for each other and drawing the audience in with their own need. Ledford does not manipulate and cajole Katsadouros into accepting his desire for Berg; he doesn’t need to because she isn’t truly threatened by it. He just insists she should let him have this—without passion or sparks. Hickle-Edwards convinces us that he is completely selfinvolved, but his love for Berg is not passionate; it’s just an extension of his own idealized dramatization. One leaves wondering if any of these people have ever had sex? Can you imagine reality TV without sexual intrigue? Likewise, no one tried to speak with a Russian accent. One of the reasons for the fame and reverence accorded to “The Seagull” in many theatrical circles is its association with Stanislavski, the father of method acting. I was surprised that, despite lengthy program notes, there was very little about the production history of this show—for instance, its initial failure. Nor was there any indication as to which translation was selected and why. Multiple translations into English

are available, several notable for modern audiences include efforts by Tom Stoppard, Michael Frayn and, of course, one of my favorites, “The Notebook of Trigorin” adapted by Tennessee Williams. The how and why behind the selection would be interesting to know. Still, the UNCW Theatre Department has tremendous resources to draw upon for design and production. This show was set in czarist Russia in the 1890s. Though that is the setting Chekhov used when he wrote the play, it sort of surprised me that Dr. Vincent had chosen to stage it as a period piece. Chekhov is one of the more easily adaptable Russian playwrights for modern settings. Following the success of Dr. Vincent’s “King John” in a post-apocalyptic world, I expected to find “The Seagull” moved to a different locale, but costuming was traditional and fairly elaborate. Yet, the costume shop beautifully executed the designs of Dr. Sorensen. Dr. Buck’s set design is mulitfunctional and quite beautiful. One of the features of the new Cultural Arts Building is the projection screen in the main stage area, which has been used to great effect for several shows. In this production, it creates day and night, as well as a thunderstorm that looks like Edward Gorey drew it. Though the effects are lovely and certainly enhance the production, the rain is distracting to the point the audience cannot look at, much less concentrate upon, the performers during that scene. This is show for and about writers. Many of the issues it raises are still pertinent today: the writer as a voyeur unable to fully participate because they are too busy composing the scene, the violation of personal privacy, the confusion caused by new work. Is it innovative or amateurish? And, the responsibility of humans for their actions—the ripple effects we create as we move through life. This is great show to see with a writer—or with anyone needing either an excuse or a catalyst for a deep conversation.

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mini-art, many talents: Thrive brings second annual art show to life in miniscule detail

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been doing much more lately than simply texturizing and detailing his pen-and-ink drawings and multi-layered stencils, all of which encapsulate the eye into a world of fantasy. Though his talent cannot, by any stretch of the imagination, fail to impress, neither can his dedication to ensuring Thrive Studios continues pushing boundaries and showcasing groundbreaking artists of a multitude of talent. “I have been patching and painting walls, cleaning and shopping, to prepare for this show,” Lowrie says only one week out from the second annual Miniatures opening, taking place November 19th and remaining through December 18th. “It is a lot of work orchestrating so many artists for an event of this magnitude. It is a sacrifice that art-related-business owners have to make: Sometimes you must sacrifice your personal time to make artwork in order for a show to happen.” Miniatures 2011 will feature over a dozen artists whose works focus on the tiniest of details—quite literally. Last year,

by Shea Carver ntexhibition of pi an : 11 20 s re tu Minia , affordable ar t sized, accessible /19 - 12/18 Sat. and Sun: 11 , Unit N 6622 Gordon Rd • s io ud St ve ri Th osNC.com www.ThriveStudi when Lowrie and his partner Scott Ehrhart threw the inaugural event, it went off without a hitch. In fact, they call it their most successful art show to date in their twoyear infancy. “We owe its success to the fact that there was such a large number of artists involved,” Lowrie says, “every one of which pushed the envelope by experimenting with new styles and mediums. The result was such a diverse, dynamic body of art.” This year the event will anticipate the same showmanship. From the hand-painted hats of Zachariah Weaver, to the magnet photographs of Mike Watters, to the sculpted jar creatures of Kimberley Coff-

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WALL OF JONES: Jason Jones will have three full walls of miniature drawings for sale between $4 and $40 at Thrive Studios’ Miniatures 2011. Photo by Gaeten Lowrie.

man, to screenprinted tees of Emily Martian, a host of art will be present. Annie Bennet, who won Thrive’s Best in Show during their “Define Surrealism” exhibit last year, will have an assemblage of mixed media pieces for sale. Last year, Aerli Austen’s hand-knitted fingerless gloves and scarves were among Thrive’s bestsellers; she, too, will return by popular demand. “We are particularly excited to see Jason Jones’ installation of miniature drawings,” Lowrie says. “He is anticipating to have three walls entirely covered with art, from top to bottom, which works out to roughly 200 square feet of original drawings.” Jones has an extreme imagination, filled with fanciful, abstract blotches, creatures and critters of otherwordly appeal and dynamic passion soaking through each sliver of paper. His works will range from as low as $4 to as high as $40. Lowrie also will have work for sale, including his smaller stencils, layered on matte board, along with prints of his popular stained-glassesque pieces, ranging any where from $2 to $15. His business partner, Ehrhart, will sell wood blocks and mini-sculptured creatures. In fact, nothing at the show will be priced higher than $50, for work that is 12” x 12” x 12” or smaller. “Spending money on art is a luxury, and thus tends to be the first item cut

from people’s budgets,” Lowrie notes of our current economic climate. However, thanks to shows like Miniatures 2011, folks will be able to frugally shop among a unqiue scope of work to add to their collections. “It is rewarding being involved in Wilmington’s art community,” Lowrie continues. “Even though spending is tight, everyone still tries to support the arts as much as possible. There is always a huge response from our followers, and that’s when we know we are doing the right thing. Art is something that is never going to fizzle out in this town.” Rather than shopping at mega stores for the holidays, art lovers and unique gift-buyers will find a local alternative at Thrive during the opening reception on November 19th, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a meet-and-greet scheduled with the artists, along with light refreshments and drinks. Live paintings may be slated for enjoyment, too. A closing reception will take place on December 18th, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the show runs every Saturday, 6 p.m to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., between. Admission is free; bring cash to purchase art. “By buying local, you keep money in our area,” Lowrie reminds. “You promote the arts, and you support a local artist who is trying to make a living. Local art is handmade with a personal touch—definitely a better gift than something you would find in a commercial mega-store (such as a mass-produced piece of plastic made in China that will break in 10 minutes).”

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mixed beliefs: Artist Diane Hause unifies religions the world over

ar seems to surround us.

As it has done throughout history, instigation often comes from differing religious opinions. Though we really aren’t that different, ignorance or misunderstandings place us in opposition. The foundation of every religious belief, from Hinduism to Judaism, is love, acceptance and tolerance, but this seems to have gotten lost in the mix of misinformed misconceptions. Gandhi said, “I consider myself a Hindu, a Christian, Moslem, Jew, Buddhist and Confucian.” Defining himself not as one, but as all, the Dalai Lama noted the “simple philosophy of life is kindness.” Diane Hause’s retrospective examines the unity and beautiful diversity of the world’s religions and how, with some insight and information, we aren’t as different as we may think. A mixed-media artist who utilizes her work as a vehicle to examine a variety of issues, Hause comes from New York, but earned her BFA at UNCW and went on to receive her MFA at University of California Santa Barbara. Having moved back to North Carolina only two years ago, her artistic career has been prolific and in-

r by Sarah Richte ere to There Diane Hause’s ‘H and Back Again’ St. • 621 N. Four th ry lle Ga H 4T 1N 62 r 2011 rough Decembe Free • Hangs th om www.621N4TH.c fluential and was predicated by fate. She was chosen as one of four students in her 5th grade class to take a Saturday trip to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. “I didn’t want to go,” Hause states, “but upon arriving at the Guggenheim, it was 1962, and there was a retrospective of Andy Warhol’s work. To see those huge canvases and the vibrant colors was just a connection and I knew that’s what I wanted to do.” Claiming her art emerges from the idea of a collective consciousness, influential dreams allow her to draw on a sixth sense. “You should trust your gut, your instincts,”she emphatically says. “Pay attention to feelings and follow

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TILED WITH COLOR: ”As the Crow Flies,” mixed media on recycled metal ceiling tiles, c. 2011. Photo courtesy of Diane Hause.

them.” Once, Hause says she found herself in the throes of a recurring dream, wherein a diagram of interconnecting circles seemed more apropos to a scientific formula. Later, when she was shopping, she came across a CD of Middle Eastern music. “When I opened the inside cover, there was this diagram from my dreams,” she explains. “After doing some research, I came to realize that it was from the Kabbalah.” This led her to begin an investigation into Middle Eastern religions. She was on a search for humanity, for spirituality—something she said is within all of humankind. ‘Convergence of Faith” was born to examine these variety of beliefs—to prove to others we’re not as dissimilar as we may think. One of the unavoidable components of the show is a burqa. A beautiful, light blue garment meant to be tried on by visitors. A taboo dress in our society, the intention is to attempt to, for a brief moment, understand what many Middle Eastern women experience everyday (something after which I tried on made me realize I have a large head). A part of an exhibition that aimed to draw attention to the misogyny against women in Afghanistan, Hause noted it emerged from another prophetic dream. “I was following these four women,” she explains. “I thought they were nuns; they didn’t know I was there, but I followed them through markets, villages and onto a mountain top. They stopped at a cliff. One turned around and

stared me straight in the eyes. She was veiled and the intense power of her gaze woke me up out of a sleep.” The next day, after opening her newly arrived Amnesty International catalogue, the same four women were photographed sitting on a bench in Afghanistan. The eyes that had captured Hause in her dream were staring back at her from the pages. She immediately organized an art show to promote awareness about the life of women in Afghanistan. Hause encourages interactive responses, too, wherein folks can add comments to her book. The range was varied, including the elimination of a woman’s sexuality, which while empowering also promoted insecurity and vulnerability. From a feminine perspective, the piece relates to another in Hause’s series, which comprises women in an array of poses. They represent priestesses chosen from the most prominent families in ancient Rome. Their jobs were to communicate with the gods and take a forced vow of chastity. If they broke this vow or refused the highly regarded position, death was imminent. “I was thinking about what it would be like to be forced into this situation,” Hause says. “Some would feel trapped with no option, some would have felt it was an honor, and some yet a spiritual selection. The variety is representative of the different feelings that women would have had about this selection.” A society regarded with high esteem in life and academics, it is an aspect often overlooked: the innumerable emotional facets of femininity. Vestal virgins are reflective and documented by women who don the burqa; for some it is spiritual, for others, it’s a prison. One of the new works included in the retrospective is entitled “As the Crow Flies.” A mixed media piece, it consists of 16 11-inch squares of recycled metal ceiling tiles. A panel features an image of Mother Teresa while another showcases the all-seeing Egyptian eye. It provides a notion of all religions being separate, unless one chooses to see a united front. They are mesmerizing, fitting and united in the basis of their ultimate desires. Hause’s retrospective proves compassion and understanding can pay off—not just artistically but socially and soulfully. The exhibition will be on display through December at 621N4TH. Admission is free and the hours are Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Artexposure!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302/ 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. or by appointment www.artexposure50.com From Wilmington, drive north on Highway 17 and you will encounter an art center unique to our area. Look for the big red barn! A large open space hosts 2nd Friday Opening Receptions each month at 6p.m. We represent over 40 local and regional artists in our member’s gallery and offer local arts and crafts in our gift shop ArtExposure presently has studio space rented to four working artists. In addition, there is a frame shop and art supply store. ArtExposure is available for receptions, weddings, meetings and the like. Along with its large open space downstairs, there is a loft area upstairs suitable for smaller gatherings. Our show in November and December, “Small Treasures”, will feature smaller works under 300.00 and will run through December 24th. Our annual “Art of the Car” is an invitational to all NC artists. Information about this show and registration can be found on the website. Click on the “Opportunities for Artists” page. The deadline to register is February 29th and the show opens on March 9th, 2012. This is a juried show and awards will be presented. Along with our regular art classes and studio time, yoga classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. in the loft. Walk-ins are welcome to this gentle yoga class.

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35 N. Front Street • (910) 343-1395 Monday-Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch: 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Currently showing Debra J Napp’s Retro & Whimsy a collection of large photographs on canvas featuring old neon signs, Highway 66 landmarks and capricious carnival images. DJ managed photo studios in New York City before moving to Wilmington in 1993. Her photos have been published in Environmental Magazine, The WECT Calendar, and a photo of wild ponies won second place in a photo contest in Southport. The show will hang until October 9th with an artist’s reception Sunday October 2nd from 4-7 p.m.

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332 Nutt Street In the Cotton Exchange (910) 762-4207 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday noon – 4 p.m. www.crescentmoonnc.com Crescent Moon – want the unique gift for him? Or her? Come see the Drinking Dog Lying Down

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Pile of Pears: by Wilmington artist Carol Hovey. Part of the“Small Treasures” Show at ArtExposure! in Hampstead.

enjoying a Bud Light, one of many Yardbird’s junkyard dogs, cats and critters here. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah too! Wonderful hand-crafted ornaments are arriving daily from artists throughout the USA. Trees, Santas, Holly, Angels and more! Menorahs, Mezuzahs and Dreidels add to our holiday ideas. Remember Gift Wrapping is always FREE. 332 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 Phone: 910-762-4207 www. crescentmoonnc.com Hours: Monday- Saturday 10am-5:30pm and Sundays 12pm-4pm. Located in The Cotton Exchange where parking is FREE while shopping or dining. Follow us on twitter or become a fan on Facebook by searching Crescentmoonnc!

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (FREE parking) (910)-763-3380 Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1p.m. - 4 p.m. River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. Our current exhibit “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures. Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!

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Open to all volunteers and event planners in Onslow County! Accepting nominations until November 15th. Forms can be found on www.onslowcountytourism.com Join us for the “Arties” December 2nd. RSVP: Stephanie Key skey@jacksonvilleonline.org or 800-932-2144, ext 233 encore | november 16-22, 2011 | www.encorepub.com 13

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Friday, December 2 Visit the holiday tree in Riverfront Park and while you are there, enjoy a warm drink and some downtown shopping. Saturday, December 3 Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear’s Candlelight Tour Wilmington Railroad Museum’s Polar Express Holiday Show - 4:30 & 6:30 Sunday, December 4 City of Wilmington’s Annual Holiday Parade - 6:15 pm Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear’s Candlelight Tour Wilmington Railroad Museum’s Polar Express Holiday Show - 4:30 & 6:30 pm Children’s Museum of Wilmington Candyland Christmas Event – 1 pm Thursday, December 8 Gingerbread House Building Class at the New Hanover Public Library

Friday, December 9 Visit City of Wilmington holiday tree in Riverfront Park and while you are there, enjoy a warm drink and some downtown shopping. Saturday, December 10 The Henrietta’s Annual Santa Cruise Food Drive - The price of admission is 6 cans of non-perishable food per guest. Reservations are required for the 2 hour cruise, 10 am departure time. Wilmington Railroad Museum’s Polar Express Holiday Show - 4:30 & 6:30 Sunday, December 11 Wilmington Railroad Museum’s Polar Express Holiday Show - 4:30 & 6:30 Friday, December 16 Downtown Wilmington, Caroling Reindeer drawn carriage rides

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weird little film: ‘The Rum Diary’ commits only to pulled punches

ohnny depp is an actor who

achieved such a massive level of success, both creatively and financially, it makes one wonder if there’s anything left for him to do. Like many icons, he ends up getting paid large sums to do the same thing over and over again—subtle variations on what has worked rather than bold new directions. Most actors like Depp end up spending the later part of their career in “Greatest Hits” mode. Depp has been jumping back and forth between the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series and hit-or-miss collaborations with Tim Burton. One could make the argument that while the films have been entertaining efforts, none have been particularly groundbreaking. “The Rum Diary” sees Depp return to the familiar in another Hunter S. Thompson adaptation. Those who enjoyed the mind-bending madness of “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” will be intrigued by another round of rapid-fire lunacy. Unfortunately, “The Rum Diary” never quite matches the frantic level of “Loathing.” It’s a much more sedate and straightforward story. Depp plays Paul Kemp, a reporter who makes his way to Puerto Rico for a job. It’s the tail end of the ‘50s, and the tiny island nation is besieged by American businesses and political turmoil. Kemp is the kind of irresponsible neurotic Depp has made a career of playing. The man can do awkward better than any other actor working today. He can exist in a world of total anarchy, populated with the most outrageous characters; yet, he makes it seem perfectly natural. The world Kemp occupies is filled with colorful people, and he stumbles through it in a rum-soaked haze. However, the movie feels like it never commits to sinking into the depths of this dirty little world. It’s hard to not keep comparing “The Rum Diary” to “Loathing,” but so much of this movie feels like pulled punches. “Loathing” embraced the debauchery; ”The Rum Diary” seems like it wants to be a more tawdry affair but feels a little too safe. Kemp begins working for a disintegrating publication, “The San Juan Star.” His editor has him writing puff pieces; he wrestles with his identity as a writer and struggles to find his voice. He also struggles to maintain his sanity among long bouts of drinking and obsessing over a beautiful but betrothed woman named Chenault (Amber Heard). Her fiancé, Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart), is a conniving piece of work. Like many of the expatriates on the island, he has an angle to play: He tries to use Kemp’s work to help benefit his own seedy dealings. Sanderson represents the profit-minded conservative. He

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“The Rum Diary” is a weird little film. All of its atrocities can be credited to a lackluster script and lazy direction. The movie is less a story and more a poorly cobbled collection of surreal scenes that never seem to go anywhere. So much of it is wasted potential. The filmmakers have stocked the

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Mozart’s Sister, Sholem Aleichem

Cinematique Thalian Hall Studio Theatre 310 Chestnut Street 7:30pm, $7 11/16: “Mozart’s Sister”—A speculative account of Maria Anna “Nannerl” Mozart (Marie Féret), five years older than Wolfgang (David Moreau) and a musical prodigy in her own right. Originally the featured performer, she has given way to Wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict but loving father Léopold (Marc Barbé) tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe.

A REAL WILD CHILD: Johnny Depp stars as the Gonzo, free-wheelin’, rum-soaked journalist from the ‘50s in San Juan in Hunter S. Thompson’s ‘The Rum Diary.’ Courtesy photo.

and his cronies want to cut the island up into pieces and have it sold to the highest bidder. There’s a lot of effort and work put into creating ethical dilemmas, but none of them really amount to a hill of beans. Kemp is a surrogate for the young Hunter Thompson, who actually worked in Puerto Rico. It’s interesting because this seems to be the story of a young man forced to deal with certain incontrovertible realities in the world. But Depp isn’t exactly a spring chicken and feels a little too old to be playing the young idealist. The ‘villains’ of the piece are nothing more than thinly veiled clichés indulging in the kind of corporate shenanigans that aren’t shocking or interesting. We’re supposed to be appalled that a bunch of businessmen have found a tropical paradise, and are looking to put up resort hotels and marinas—turning something pure and simple into something garish and profitable. The world has been exploiting the Caribbean since they discovered it centuries ago. It’s treated like such a revelation in the movie that it feels almost childish in its discovery. People with money do nasty things for profit.

reel with great actors but only have given them one note to play. They have a story with potential conflict, but it never ends with any meaningful resolution. There’s no creative commitment to a movie like “The Rum Diary.” It wants to be a Gonzo, drugfueled travelogue that introduces ideas about corruption and greed, but the movie lacks the fortitude to go to truly uncomfortable places. Instead, they pick a more conventional route that’s about as exciting as a drive through Kansas. The only saving grace for the film are the actors who work overtime to create some unique characters. Depp is given a heaping helping of quality talent, all of whom manage to provide enough levity to barely salvage this garbage scowl of a production. Credit is due for Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins and Michael Rispoli for providing the only moments of amusement in a production that seems desperately unequipped to make us laugh. I think Johnny Depp needs to make a 90-degree turn and try a few films that don’t involve the adjective “quirky.” He’s done it, and done it well, but the shtick is tired. I’d be more surprised to see Depp show up in a movie that doesn’t require any level of peculiarity. Now that would be novel.

11/21-23: “Sholem Aleichem”—A riveting portrait of the great writer (pictured) whose stories became the basis of the Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” “Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness” tells the tale of the rebellious genius who created an entirely new literature. Plumbing the depths of a Jewish world locked in crisis and on the cusp of profound change, he captured that world with brilliant humor. Far from the folksy author many mistake him to be, he was, on the contrary, a sophisticated artist, the equal of Chekhov or Gogol, his biting humor a precursor to Woody Allen and Philip Roth.1 hr. 33 min. Not rated. In English and Yiddish with English subtitles. All AreA movie listings And pArAgrAph synopses cAn be found At encorepub.com.

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Raleigh Ringers play holiday classics and tip their bells to ‘SNL’ Holid

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a handbell has become synonymous with the holidays. Its sound once roused images of marching carolers and choirs on a snow-covered evening, heralding in the arrival of the season. But in present times, there is a void of carolers and choirs spreading cheer in the streets, and the sound of a ringing bell is usually heard by donation-takers in storefronts. Bringing back the glory and art of the handbell, North Carolina-based Raleigh Ringers will bring their 18-piece ensemble, armed with 337 handbells covering 27½ octaves of chiming bliss, to Thalian Hall this weekend. In fact, the Raleigh Ringers perform with the largest collection of handbells and belllike instruments owned by any handbell RING IN THE HOLIDAYS: The Raleigh Ringers play holiday tunes and a secular rock ‘n’ roll treat on handbells this weekend at Thalian Hall. Courtesy photo.

group in the world. What also makes them unique among other choirs is they perform twistful takes on sacred, secular, holiday and popular music, including classic rock ‘n’ roll tunes. This weekend they will focus on the impending holiday season, taking on classics from “The Nutcracker Suite” to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” The group began in 1990 under director David Harris, whose fascination with the brass instrument began early on while he was growing up in Pennsylvania. “My

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fa-la-la-la-la: Holiday shows abound this season

hough we’re only a week away

from Thanksgiving, the sights and sounds of the holidays are already upon us. Greenery, ribbons and lights are appearing throughout retail outlets, and radio stations have begun tuning their dials to multiple “fa-la-la-la-las” and cheery holly jollies. While listening to Bing Crosby or Billie Holiday has its own comfort of holiday warmth, live music brings a much more moving experience. Like this weekend’s Raleigh Ringers’ concert (see previous page), a slew of shows are upon us for the (blue,) red, green and gold season. With the frantic pace of the next few weeks lingering near, we thought we’d make our readers’ schedules a little easier with suggestions of a few shows not to miss.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Before we carve the turkey and slice the pumpkin pie, the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra will present a Thanksgiving concert on Sunday, November 20th. The show features talented young musicians from 9th through 12th grades, performing a 4 p.m. matinee at Kenan Auditorium. Conducted by Steve Errante, tickets are available only at the door for $5.

HOLIDAY POPS

The NC Symphony will bring traditional holiday music of orchestral delight to both Jacksonville and Wilmington. They’ll arrive in Onslow County at the Northside High School Auditorium, with music director Grant Llewellyn at the helm, on November 27th. On December 13th, they’ll roll into UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium with resident conductor William Henry Curry taking over. Folks will recognize “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “O Holy Night,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Silver Bells” and more! Tickets are $22 to $25 for Jacksonvillle, with $7 tickets for youth up to 18 years. Wilmington tickets are $38 to $53; both shows can be purchased on the symphony’s website at www.ncsymphony.org

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

“A Gospel Christmas” will take place at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium on December 3rd at 8 p.m. and on the 4th for a 4 p.m. matinee. The Wilmington Symphony will pair up with the Girls’ Choir of Wilmington, led by Sandy Errante, and Marva Robinson and the Williston Alumni Choir to perform songs in celebration of Hanukkah and Christmas. Steve Errante will

by Shea Carver conduct the orchestra, and at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening, he’ll have a pre-show to discuss background about the composer. Tickets are $23 to $25, with student tickets for $6 for ages 17 and under. Tickets can be purchased by calling Kenan Auditorium at (910) 962-3500, or visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org.

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CHAMBER MUSIC WILMINGTON

Handbells and full orchestras are reveling in the joy of the season, for sure. Chamber Music Wilmington will be celebrating the sass of the brass, as they welcome the Philadelphia Brass to St. James Parish Episcopal on December 4th. Located at 25 S. 3rd Street, the majestic church offers the perfect holiday backdrop. They’ll play everything from Baroque to Bach to Ellington, and will conclude with a sonic rhapsody of classic holiday tunes. Tickets are $30 and available at Kenan Box Office, 910-962-3500.

RAMBLIN’ HOLIDAY REVUE

While classical music brings with it reverent appeal, the Americana whisps and wails of a Ramblin’ Holiday Revue will be just as encompassing of the spirited tinsel season. Folks shouldn’t miss Mandolin Orange’s blend of alt-country, along with local loves Mike Blair and the Stonewalls and bluegrass darling Big Al Hall. They’ll be playing the Soapbox Laundro Lounge on Friday, December 9th at 8 p.m., with tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door.

TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

On the 19th, as we inch closer to Christmas, the Tallis Chamber Orchestra will celebrate in grandeur, thanks to their billing, “Baroque Christmas Concert.” Featuring Wilmington soprano Sara Westermark singing Handel’s “Gloria” and traditional carols, the chamber will perform Christmas Symphony by Gaetano Schiassi, Noëls by Marc Antoine Charpentier, Torelli’s Christmas Concerto and traditional carols. Sticking to the spirit of the season, the show is free; however, donations are encouraged and welcomed to benefit the Good Shepherd Center of Wilmington, which houses and feeds the homeless. The show starts at 7:30pm, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located at 16 North 16th Street. Visit online at www.tallischamberorchestra. com for more details.

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//MUSIC

family heirloom: Greg Trooper’s folk and blues songwriting is something to share

hen he speaks, it is sloW,

as he contemplates each word before enunciating it. He is a humble man, wanting only to make a connection with those for whom he performs. His husky singing voice, like that of Bob Dylan’s, is quintessential for his folk-infused blues. Listening to Greg Trooper’s solo pieces is like warming oneself near a campfire, admiring the star-speckled sky, every so often turning to observe the storyteller strumming his guitar. He apprehends the spotlight just as much as his tunes pleasantly perfect the role of background music. Like the iconic Dylan, Trooper’s musical tales of love, woe and hope are worth inclusion in life’s soundtrack. “They Call Me Hank” and “When My Tears Break Through” are the ideal accompaniments to road trips through the desert or when sitting alone at a bar. “I’m So French” is a humorous love song for a couple’s impromptu dance in the living room, and “Hannah’s Dreams” is for pensive, self-reflective evenings. The seasoned artist began his career

er by Bethany Turn Greg Trooper • 7:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 16th m of Press 102 Veranda Ballroo 102 S. 2nd St. gtrooper.com $10 • www.gre as a young man taking guitar lessons. Enthralled from the very beginning, he knew music was his calling by the time he turned 24. “I think I took it seriously when I went to New York in 1980,” he remembers. “That’s when I decided that’s what I would do.” Eleven albums later—with songs covered by the likes of Vince Gill, Steve Earle and Billy Bragg—Trooper continues to make music between the cities he’s lived in since leaving New Jersey. From New York to Austin, Nashville to Kansas, no matter his residence, his creative process is an effective routine, enabling him to enrich his art.

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CONNECTING THE DOTS: Greg Trooper, a singer/songwriter whose music features both folk and blues qualities, seeks to make a connection with his audience. Courtesy photo.

“I like to set aside time during the day to work on writing,” he says. “I like to work in the mornings, and I do know that it doesn’t just ‘land.’ I used to think when I was younger that it was all about inspiration, but as I’ve worked at it, I’ve realized you have to drag it out of you sometimes by putting paper, computer or guitar in your hand to start looking for melodies and ideas.” Trooper’s a renowned songwriter who’s become his biggest critic. Through the years of being a folk artist, he’s become a skilled storyteller and understands the

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importance of self-editing. “As I’ve grown older, I’ve gotten better because I work harder at it,” he says simply. “When I was younger, I was just letting out whatever I could come up with, and I thought it was great—but it really wasn’t. [laughs] I pay more attention. I edit more than I used to.” Trooper stays disciplined and focused for one reason only: to make that ever important connection with listeners. “As I write things, whether it’s from personal experience or [as] a third person story, I hope that the audience is in some way relating to it,” he notes. “What happens sometimes, and it’s quite flattering, is [people say] they feel like I know something about them. It’s as if I know them—which, of course, I don’t— but it just confirms that I’ve connected somehow through the thread of humanity with our common feelings.” The biggest accomplishment for the singer/songwriter thus far is tracking his performance career as a veteran. It’s a fulfillment he says he never dreamed he would achieve. “At times you ride on a high when there’s gigs, and record and publishing deals,” he admits. “You feel like nothing can go wrong; then all of a sudden everything dries up for a while. You struggle through those times, but what gets you through is that you’re always able to create. I feel like as long as I can write a song, I can move forward.” Like the masters of guitar and pen that came before him, Trooper’s music is becoming as precious as a family heirloom, one worthy of being passed down to generations to come. Offering the tales of a great storyteller (especially when they’re in the company of enchanting instrumentals) is a gift word and music aficionados hold dear. “I don’t want to sound pretentious,” he begins, “but I think it is art, and, hopefully, it leaves a lasting impression on some people. One thing about music, art and writing, is that it lasts beyond your days, and hopefully my music will last beyond mine.”

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soundboard a preview of tunes all over town this week the t a lo F ’t n Do m! Mainstrea WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Acoustic JAzz PiAno with JAmes JArvis —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 oPen mic night —Genee’s, inside America’s Best Value Inn, 4903 Market St.; 799-1440 gAry Allen’s Acoustic oPen mic —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 steven comPton —The River Rat, 1 S. Front St.; 763-1680 rob ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KArAoKe with hellz belle —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 Josh solomon & cAry benJAmin —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 the get Down JAm with miKe FrushA AnD FrienDs —Port City Theatre, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 DJ JAy —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 KArAoKe with DJ brewtAl —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ sir nicK blAnD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 sAi collins —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115 greg trooPer —Press 102, 102 S. 2nd St.; 399-4438 the thriFtstore throwDown, singleFin, nAutilus —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 KAte voegele, PArAchute, conor Flynn —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJbe eXtreme KArAoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 live JAzz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 live Acoustic —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

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Jeremy norris —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 DoPAPoD, JAhmAn brAhmAn —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

thuRSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

DJ lorD wAlrus —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 triviA with DJ —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 KArAoKe —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 KArAoKe with scott —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 triviA with PArty grAs DJ —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 DJ sweAt —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJ chomP

—The Loft, 121 Grace St.; 467-7417 tom shArPe —J. Michael’s Philly Deli, Monkey Junction, 609 Piner Rd.; 332-5555 DJbe eXtreme KArAoKe —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 oPen mic with Jeremy norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 miKe o’Donnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ bAttle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 susAn sAviA —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 mAchine FunK —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 FrieD lot —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115 Designer Drugs, blAcK mAtter, high Priest, Pls Dnt stP, your Dirty hAbit, sKitsnygg, wAlrus

—Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 KArAoKe with DJ DAmon —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 FireDAnce & Drums @ DArK, DJ mit PsytrAnce (11Pm) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 live JAzz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026 Dueling PiAnos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 toP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DAviD cooK, cArolinA liAr —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939

fRiDAY, NOVEMBER 18

oPen wire, DeAD PhAroh —Port City Theatre, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 sKylAr guDAsz AnD the ugly girls,

Patrick Phelan of luego —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St. Wilmington NC karaoke with ashley —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Dueling Pianos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ Dr. Jones —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 house/techno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ willie stylez —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 karaoke —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJBe extreme karaoke —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 artist symPosium —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 live music —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 karaoke —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 DJ P funk —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 root soul ProJect —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 skelliton —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 l shaPe lot —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 millenia funkin —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 mark herBert —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 susan savia —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 sol Driven train —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 Jazz with Benny hill —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 B-walk anD wl2f —Harbor Masters, 315 Canal Dr., Carolina Beach; 458-28200 mighty mcfly —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 agnostic front, mongoloiDs, naysayer, choose your weaPon, Dis —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 the family

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DJ Dane Britt —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

Saturday, NOVEMBEr 19

karaoke —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 DJ sir nick BlanD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-5092026 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 house/techno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 Dueling Pianos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ chomP —The Loft, 121 Grace St.; 467-7417 DJ sweat —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJBe extreme karaoke —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 lechuza Booking Presents: caltroP, hull, ruscha —Chapel Hill Underground, 157 E. Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC; (919) 929-3355 B-walk anD wl2f —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 total recall —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 roBert Berry —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 susan savia —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 runDown, Damona waits, sunlight alumni —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 James ethan clark —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 mike o’Donnell —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 Dirty Dakotas —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Blivet —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 flannel reBellion —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 inflowential —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Josh solomon, Preston taPia —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 BeachBilly Brothers, honeymoon PaJamas, full Dish, soul Power Posse, BlinD lemon PleDge, DJ Dane Britt

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

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BLACKBOARD SPECIALS

oPen mic night with Jeremy norris anD Jason Jackson —Port City Theatre, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 Pianist James Jarvis —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. susan savia —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 DJ Jay —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 karaoke with hellz Belle —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 rio Bravo, sumerlin, fuseBox Poet, the future is me —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ Battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 Perry smith (Brunch 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 Benny hill anD frienDs —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 karaoke with karaoke kong —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056

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steven comPton —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 karaoke —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 Dance Party with DJ P funk anD cheDr selekt —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 oPen mic night —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 karaoke with DJ @-hole —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ richtermeister —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 Pengo with Beau gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 Brett Johnson’s Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 oPen mic with Josh solomon —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 Bring your own vinyl night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

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—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Trivia wiTh DuTch from 94.5 The hawk —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 DixielanD allTars —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 cary Benjamin —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 live acousTic —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 college nighT karaoke —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Piano recePTion —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

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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 11am - 11pm; Sat & Sun 11am – 11pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sun. in Summer ■ WEBSITE: bluewaterdining.com

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters to name a few. Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charles-

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ton Crab Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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 50 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: Mon-Sat 11am2am and Sun 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music every Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

C.G. DAWGS

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

or late night cravings. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 5pm. Sat. at the farmers market. Thurs.- Sat. nights on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm – 3:00am.Fibbers on Sun. nights Until 3am. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD Downtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch time delivery downtown

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for complete sense indulgence. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00pm-6:30pm. Don’t forget to try downtown’s best kept secret for Sunday Brunch from 11am-3pm. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues. – Sat. 11am – 9 pm. Enjoy Sunday Lunch and Brunch 11am – 3pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunday Brunch / Wilmington’s only dock’n’dine restaurant. ■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a

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world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drink 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. 7 Days a Week Mon-Wed 11:30 am - 2:00 am ThursSun 11:30 am - 2:00 am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: THE Best Rueben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from $3.50) and Lunch (including daily entree-and-two side specials for $6.95), and dinner. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, crabcake sandwich, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu which changes every week. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Shrimp and Grits and Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook or on our website, www.ks-cafe.net. ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 DAYS A WEEK ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch

HENRY’S

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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.11am10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am – 11pm; Sat.: 10am – 11pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials. ■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30pm ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

HolidaY iNN RESoRt

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

Sun.-Sat.. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

K’S CafE

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood

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) 2510433. ■ SERVING DINNER: Tues.- Sun. 5pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70s menu every Friday ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

PiNE VallEY MaRKEt

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grownup 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

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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.10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

tEMPtatioNS EVERYdaY GoURMEt

Temptations Everyday Gourmet draws diners in by droves thanks to their creative menu selections, an extraordinary inventory of fine wines (over 300 varieties all without restaurant markups) and trained staff that go beyond culinary excellence. Recognized as Best Lunch Spot by WWAY in 2011, as well as having its chef, Michael Comer, touted among the top three best chefs in Wilmington, according to StarNews’ Taste of Wilmington 2010, Temptations offers two locations to serve Wilmingtonians. Located in Hanover Center for 25 years, signature items include their Homemade Chicken Salad and Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich, as well as their Porter’s Neck location’s Pimiento Cheeseburger. The Porter’s Neck location also serves an expanded dinner menu, which changes weekly. Their daily features, including specialty soups, salads, quiche and paninis, keeps patrons busy choosing healthy, fast foods whether dining onsite or back at the office. in fact, ask Temptations about their Office Party Menu for your next gathering. Their gourmet retail shop provides unique gourmet gift items featuring many locally made specialty foods, chocolates and goodies. ■ SERVING LUNCH: Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Dr., Ste 13. Mon.-Sat., 11am – 6pm (Closed Sundays) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Porter’s Neck Center, 8207 Market St., Ste F. Mon. Wed., 10am8:30pm; Thurs.-Sat., 10am-9pm. Dinner features begin at 5pm. (Closed Sundays) ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Midtown & North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.temptationseverydaygourmet.com ■ FEATURING: An expanded dinner menu, at the Porter’s Neck location, which changes weekly.

tRollY StoP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, 98% Turkey, and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open seven days from 11am-4pm, late night hours are Thurs.,

Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; (910) 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. (910) 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. 11am-7pm Mon-Sun; South Howe St. in Southport, (910) 457-7017 (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON UNTIL EASTER WEEKEND); 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, (910) 458-5778; 1250 Western Blvd., Unit L-4 Jacksonville, (910) 228-0952, opened Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations

at Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Buy a hot dog, we’ll throw in an extra for your pooch. (Without bun.) ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN BiG tHai aNd BiG tHai tWo

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

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

HiRo JaPaNESE StEaKHoUSE

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a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570. ■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs. 4pm-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 4pm-10:30pm and Sun. 11am-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining. ■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

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. 11am- 2pm; Sat. 12pm – 3pm for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5pm – 10pm for dinner. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Balinese dancer every Fri. night. ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

FRENCH CAPRICE BISTRO

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant” three years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810. ■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 5:00 – 10pm.; Fri. and Sat., 5pm – Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Upstairs sofa bar serving cocktails and lighter fare. ■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

OUR CRÊPES & MORE

The Crêperie of Wilmington! Our Crêpes & More a family owned and operated French Crêperie, is serving authentic, homemade French cuisine to dine in or

to go. Everything on their menu is under $10, and is a healthy alternative, while eating a savory meal or sweet treat. Open at 7 am Tuesday through Friday, Our Crêpes & More offers a delicious variety of breakfast combos, quickly served or to go. On the Savory side, the Uzès, Quebec, Forestiere Royale or Tahiti are among the most popular. Their homemade Ratatouille, South France type Sub like the Pain Bagnat are worth the detour too! On the sweet side, The Versailles, St- Tropez or Crazy Nutella (with homemade Nutella ice cream) will make you come back for more! They also serve Fresh Salads or Soups depending on the seasons, amazing all natural Homemade Sorbet & Ice Cream, Croissants & Chocolate Croissants. Open all day with free WiFi and live French radio, Our Crepes & More is a pleasant yet casual place to unwind. Our Crepes & More can accommodate large parties! ■ OPEN: TUESDAY – FRIDAY 7AM – 3 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAYS 8AM – 3PM! (Monday Closed.) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Free Wi-Fi.. ■ WEBSITE: www.ourcrepesandmore.com

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-Thu 11am2pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm; Sat 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm; Sun 11:30am-2pm, 5pm9pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown. ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine ($7.95 daily) ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

ITALIAN EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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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 16oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11am – 10pm.; Fri. & Sat. 11am – 11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: RomanellisRestaurant.com.

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 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Open 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue). ■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-a-kind restaurant. Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accomplished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten. With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the air creating that comforting feeling of home-awayfrom-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon.- Thurs. 11am. – 9:30am; Fri. 11am-10:30pm; Sat. 12pm-10:30pm Sun. 11:30am – 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons. ■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11:30am-3am, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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. 11am2:30pm and from 5-10pm. 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 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 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 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. 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., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-6pm(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am7pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded. ■ WEBSItE: www.loveysmarket.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

EAST

The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. Our lounge is ecofriendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach. ■ FEATURING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and Sun.

brunch.

■ WEBSItE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attibutes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Sugnature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar. ■ WEBSItE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Familystyle 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: OceanicRestaurant.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner

Weekly SpecialS: Moxology Sunday and Monday: $5 Specialty Cocktails 1/2 Price Apps with entree purchase (excludes carpaccio and mussels) Tuesday: Choice $5 Wines by the Glass 1/2 Price Apps with entree purchase (excludes carpaccio and mussels) Wednesday: Ladies Day and Night! $5 Specialty Ladies’ Cocktails • 16 Choices of Wine at $5 1/2 Price Apps with entree purchase (excludes carpaccio and mussels) 35 N. Front St. • (910) 343-1395 Thursday: $30.00 4-Course Prix Fixe! Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm • Fri & Sat 11:30am - 11pm Selections vary weekly. Enjoy a dining adventure! Sunday 11:30am - 4pm Friday and Saturday: All Desserts are $5! Having a special event? Open Until Midnight with Full Service until 11. Inquire about our beautiful Riverview Room! www.CaffePhoenix.com

“The Caffe with two F’s!”

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 11am to 9pm and on Sundays from 11am to 8pm.Closed Mon. and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING:For adventurous palates, pig’s feet and chitterlings.

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 300 wines available by the bottle—from some of the best boutique and cult wines to everyday values that work with any budget. We use a state-of-the-art wine preservation system—the N2Vin system—to keep our wine fresh and at the perfect temperature. The wine bar also features some of the most outstanding craft beers and sparkling wines. In addition to an abundant drink menu, The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar presents a small menu of fine cheeses, Italian cured meats, small plates and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection. The serene ambiance of The Fortunate Glass, created by the beautiful wall murals, the elegant copper and glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths enhances the experience of any selection you choose. ■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-12am Fri. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sat. 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 12 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8 p.m. Sparkling Wine Specials & Half Price Select Bottles : Wed. & Thurs. Monthly Food & Wine Pairing Events ■ WEBSItE: fortunateglasswinebar.com

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, 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, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

VER WE DELI

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD

projector TVs in Wilmington. ■ WEBSItE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. and $5 cheese pizzas after 10 p.m., both Mon.-Fri. ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSItE: foxandhound.com

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 reubens, 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, darts, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am – late. Sun. at noon. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Dueling pianos Thurs., Fri., and Sat.

nights. and 1/2 priced select appetizers M-TH 4-7pm ■ WEBSItE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

910-343 -1722

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downtown charm: Jacksonville’s Renée’s CourtHouse Caffé offers homey fare, local care

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Jacksonville in August, the meetings we’ve gained with locals and business owners alike, along with many creative types, has been overwhelmingly positive. Just last month as we sat down for a lunch bunch with Connie Wenner, executive director of the Jacksonville Council for the Arts, and local author and poet Sandra Ervin Adams, we were immersed in much of the town’s history. “When I was growing up, downtown was full of independent shops,” Adams recollected. “I used to go to Roses’s Dime Store; it was always my favorite as a little girl. Back then, downtown was full of wonderful shops.” After many of the mom-and-pop businesses moved away from the historic streets, lawyers, bail bondsmen and the city jail moved in. Yet, glimmers of mercantile hope are coming back, particularly with Renée’s CourtHouse Caffé, owned and operated by Renée Worthington. The CourtHouse Caffé’s building is indicative of much of downtown’s history. Owned by the local Edwards family, its patriarch ran a restaurant called Deweys back in the ‘40s and ‘50s. It’s been many things since, including a gentleman’s club in the early 2000s. In 2006, Worthington opened up the two sideby-side portions of the building to make it one large dining facility. Inspired by the Onslow County Court House, located literally across the street, the eatery has since become a hangout for deputies, lawyers, judges and police officers. However, Worthington’s attention to homemade food means folks from all over the city traverse to its cozy tables at 720 Court Street. As the lunch bunch arrived, we immediately understood why the restaurant’s

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ielse by Tiffanie Gabr ouse Caffé Renée’ s Cour tH 41 • (910) 455-61 720 Cour t Street nch Breakfast and Lu to 3 p.m.; . m Mon.-Fri. 8 a. m. 5:30 p.m. - 9 p. ecaffe.com www.courthous reputation was highly regarded. From their tasteful and juicy Reuben—called appropriately “The Deputy Sherriff”—to their cream roasted butternut squash soup, everything smelled enticingly fresh. “We don’t do anything fried,” Worthington said, making the exception for every sandwich-shop staple: French fries. “There’s no way getting away from that,” she noted, “but I give my customers a healthier menu from the start.” A kitchen manager on Camp Lejeune for three years and a sous chef prior to that, Worthington didn’t like the industrialized setting and the restrictive creative room these culinary jobs provided. Three months later, she found herself on the historic side of downtown Jacksonville. A restaurant built on the desire to educate, Worthington transformed her love of food into dedicating her restaurant to wholesome goodness. Today, she offers cooking classes for only $25 a person, and she especially hopes diners will be open and honest with their needs. Thus, she serves sugar-free, soy-free and gluten-free items. “I don’t want my customers to be afraid to ask for something; just like in school, the only dumb question is the question you don’t ask,” she explained. “If you see tomatoes on a menu, but want something else, just ask me. Your request is not an inconvenience.” Worthington’s tone dictates her genuine willingness to serve. Her primary goal is to make every customer happy who comes through the café doors, which is why the restaurant caters to multiple types. From boxed lunches—which includes drink, sandwich, pickle and something sweet to finish off the meal—or a soup and salad buffet for only $5.99 for lunch, to a more intimate dinner spot, to full catering on and off the premises, the cafe can meet anyone’s food needs. As their signature item, the Deputy Sherriff, arrived at our table, the aroma of sauerkraut and rye bread wafted through the air. With its homemade Thousand Island dressing, it provided enough tang to balance the marbled fat of the corned beef, which the café makes on site.

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CAFFE-CLASSICS: Renée’s CourtHouse Caffé in Jacksonville has become a local hot spot for juicy classics like their Binder (above; Philly cheesesteak) and The Deputy Sheriff (below; Reuben) for lunch, or dinner time favorites such as barbecued salmon (above) and cheese ravioli (below). Photos by Shea Carver

“We don’t buy anything precooked,” Worthington said. “From turkey to corned beef to all of our desserts, everything is home made. Sure, I could save money if I took out my burners and instead bought fryers, but, at the end of the day, fried food is cheap.” The café’s Binder, a Philadelphia cheesesteak, came on the traditional Amoroso roll—indicative of the famed baking company which help set the sandwich apart from other steak sandwiches. Cut into a pocket to house a monstrous mound of onions and mushrooms, the meat stayed perfectly on its hinges and offered a nice texture of melted, gooey Provolone cheese with the soft, delicate crumb of the bread matched with its outer-crust crunch. The steak was shaved thinly but never lost its moisture. The seasonal butternut squash soup arrived pureed with chicken stock, thyme, rosemary and savory herbs. The earthy soup bountifully tickled our palates, as the sugary apples took on a savor with the addition of cream. The café does dinner as well. Though they offer a standard barbecued salmon, it isn’t without a punch of flavor worth tasting. Worthington uses wild salmon, grilled to perfection, sans any fishiness that salmon sometimes carries. Instead, it had a rich flavor, buttery and smoky with the barbecue sauce, paired with crisp asparagus and roasted red potatoes. The stuffed ravioli plumply rises with pouches filled with cheese and topped with pesto cream and more Romano cheese. Though its richness may sound too much, it isn’t as heavy as one would expect. Topped with fresh basil and garlic, it satisfied without leaving us with hungover weighty stomachs. Aside from the fact that Worthington serves Jacksonville a nice slice of homey fare among a sea of chain restaurants, she also continues forward with her civic duties to betterment of our community. She works tirelessly in helping promote city and county events such as the recent Halloween happening, Haunted Downtown. A restaurant worth the drive to historic downtown, Renée’s CourtHouse Caffé may play up its theme with menu sections called “Opening Statements” for appetizers, “Class Actions” for signatures and “Cross Exam” for sandwiches. Overall, though, they should be called “Citizen Brigade,” as everyone is sure to enjoy their local fare with local care. Join the café on Thanksgiving for brunch, served from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

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December 2-3, 9-10, & 16-17 at 8pm December 4, 11 & 18 at 5pm A classic, sometimes campy “Who Done it?” sure to please audiences of all ages!

Tickets: $15/ $10 students 111 Grace St. Wilmington, NC. 910-341-0001

Jamaica After Dark Series

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The Farmers Market takes place on Sat., April 16 - Dec. 17 from 8am-1pm downtown on N. Water Street between Market and Princess Streets.

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Stone Soup Concerts presents Singer/Songwriter

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writing can be found in many forms. Whether through poetry or prose, journals or letters, for many writing is a way to free the heart from pain, or escape the trials and disappointments of the day. As a teenager, I personally found writing as a way to rid myself of the obstacles met to overcome my disability. It became more powerful than any support group, friend or family member. Last week, during a conversation with budding Wilmington author Chris Lesko, together we related heavily on the strong authority writing has had in our lives when we needed to find a way to heal. For Lesko, he needed a way to keep the dark grip of addiction to alcohol at bay. So he created his own world through his first series of short stories, “The Grlz Like Vodka,” to help put away his past. Four years sober and going strong, Lesko is the embodiment of how powerful words can be once they are placed upon the page. In “The Grlz Like Vodka” he takes readers on a hilarious and odd romp through the Woodland Trailer Park where we meet a few ladies (“ladies” being the operative word) who, quite simply, really like their vodka. What ensues are a series of shorts that Lesko coins as “a little slice of life.” “My stories started out as a little thing on my MySpace page, a blog, and friends encouraged me to write more,” he explains. A 10-year resident of Wilmington, though origi32 encore | november 16-22, 2011 | www.encorepub.com

Chris Lesko at his book signing for ‘The Grlz Like Vodka’ at Old Books on Front Street in September. Courtesy photo

nally from Ohio, and graduate from the Art Institute in Pittsburgh for video production, Lesko’s imagination and use of language in “The Grlz Like Vodka” supersedes his current profession as a food and beverage supervisor at The Holiday Inn Resort on Wrightsville Beach, (formally the Sunspree Resort). “After nine short stories on my blog, I thought I’d like to see it as a book,” he notes. “These short stories are a way for me to make fun of my life and take the anger, handle it all and bury it. It’s so fun to stay up late at night and write something, and, at the end of it all, look at your work and say, ‘Wow, where did that come from?’” A new author determined to make his stories as crazy as possible, Lesko is the first to admit he is not afraid to stretch limits, but he manages doing so without going too far over the line. Narrated by a main character known simply as Ron, Lesko avoids cliché, trashy and juvenile topics. He manages to find the balance between the outrageous and the strangely relatable without belittling—a trait seldomly adhered to pop-cultural work. Consisting of over 30 short tales all centering around the pothole-riddled trailer park, “The Grlz Like Vodka” proves Lesko has a real knack for creating his own word plays, such as his signature “Leskocrazy.” His humor immediately provides a reader mind-escaping levity. “I want to make people laugh and I don’t like being too serious,” Lesko says.

In his voice are echoes of a storyteller who truly writes just for the sake of simply creating and having fun. “I try to go down a path I haven’t seen before (when I write),” he says. “I like to be original and play with words. I hope it shows. If you can laugh about your mistakes and learn to live your life better after it—this is what I’ve found myself trying to do.” Self-published and self-edited (a risky move that can often lead to disaster), Lesko spent three years developing his novel and put everything he had in it. At times, he admits he had to place “The Grlz Like Vodka” in a drawer for three months before picking it up again. In the end, it paid off. September 18th will forever be the day that helped change his life. “I had my first book launch party at Old Books on Front Street, and if it weren’t for the nudge I received from Gwenyfar Rohler (owner of Old Books and encore’s Live Local columnist), I can’t say I would believe putting my book out there would work,” Lesko admits. “But she took a look at my stories and gave me the courage to keep at it. Wilmington definitely supports local arts and the community support puts a big smile on my face. Writing is a way for me to be myself. Now, I cannot wait to see how far I can keep going with my stories, my book and my writing.” Follow Lesko’s oddball tales at www.blurb.com/ bookstore/detail/2449806 or on his Facebook fan page. Visit Old Books on Front Street to purchase “The Grlz Like Vodka.”

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include. For example, a Massage Therapy business wanted to take part and since the tournament gaming industry can be very stressful; they are now going to be appearing at JacXon giving massages on the spot!

e: What motivated you to start the event? MS: Originally, JaxCon was put together by a gaming store here in Jacksonville called Gamers Gathering. The first two years of JaxCon really had a foundation of something unique and great. Unfortunately, the original company closed earlier this year. When they did, I asked if I could continue the legacy of JaxCon and really make it the best that it could be.

e: What was your first experience with comic/ gaming culture? What made you a fan? MS: My first introduction to gaming was back when Pokémon was big. I was in the exact age range that Pokémon was marketed to, and I was given my first card from one of my best friends who lived in my neighborhood. After that, I was hooked. I was the first kid in my neighborhood to have the complete sets of the trading card games, and the Pokémon Blue game for the Game Boy was the first thing I ever saved up to buy with my own money! I also remember standing in line for three hours just to see the first Pokémon movie on the day it was released. Comics would come to me at a later time in my teenage years when I really related to Peter Parker’s awkwardness and Spider-Man’s morals. Once you start, it’s hard not to get addicted. The gaming industry has such a huge fan base for everything once you find it, so no matter what you are into there are always a ton of people right there with you every step of the way with your fandom!

e:. JaxCon is now in its third year. How has it changed/grown since it first started? MS: The first two years of JaxCon were very small conventions with only a few events and hardly any panels or guests. They still brought in vendors and dealers from throughout eastern NC, but this year, we are trying to go all out. We have gotten many dealers from as far as Atlanta, Georgia. We have also been making this much more of a community outreach event. Local businesses that come up to us and ask how they can be a part of JaxCon we always try to

e: What do you think is unique about JaxCon? MS: JaxCon is unique because of the heart that we have put into this year’s event and because of the support we are receiving from our community. We’ve been reaching out not only to gaming- and comic-related businesses, but also to others, and we have received a ton of help from everyone. When other people talk to us about it, they hear our enthusiasm, and they can’t help but get excited with us. It’s amazing! For a full list of events and guests, check out the JaxCon website at www.JaxCon.org

of video games, as well as tabletop games like role-playing, card and board games. JaxCon is also bringing in professionals from the gaming industry to interact with the attendees, and we have scheduled panels throughout the day that range on topics, from ghost hunting to bad comic books. We also have developed a Cosplay or “Costume Play” Contest, great for all ages and costuming skill levels. You can even win a prize if you couldn’t make your costume.

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events WRITER’S WEEK Writers Week, through 11/18, will bring together visiting writers of local and national interest, publishing professionals, UNCW students and members of the public with an interest in literature. The symposium will include workshops, panels, readings and manuscript conferences. Visiting authors and editors include: keynote speaker Steve Almond, who will read from his work on the 17 in Lumina Theatre, 7pm, along w/Margaret Bauer, Earl S. Braggs, Carol Ann Fitzgerald, Tom Grimes, Melissa Range, Leslie Rubinkowski, Marc Smirnoff and more. Free and open to public; receptionssponsored by the department and book signings sponsored by Pomegranate Books will follow readings. www.uncw. edu/writers. ARTISAN CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE Artisan Christmas Show and Sale: 11/18, 4-8pm; or 11/19, 10am-4pm. Howell Hall at Pearsall Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3902 Market St. Enjoy a cup of hot cider, munchies and music while shopping with local crafters in a delightful holiday atmosphere. THALIAN HALL MAIN ATTRACTIONS SERIES See paes 16-17. FREE CLINIC Free low-vision clinic for individuals with visual impairments, 11/19, 10am-3pm, at the disAbility Resource Center, 140-C Cinema Dri. Free; however RSVP: pritchie@charter.net or (910) 538-6677. WORSHIP/SPECIAL EVENTS

11/17: STEVE ALMOND Writer’s Week continues through the 18th at UNCW. Free workshops, panels, readings and manuscript conferences are slated. On the 17th, author and professor Steve Almond will give the keynote speech and will read from his latest work, “God Bless America,” at Lumina Theatre, starting at 7 p.m. Other visiting writers and editors during Writer’s Week include Margaret Bauer, Earl S. Braggs, Carol Ann Fitzgerald and Melissa Range among others. 11/22, 7pm: 14th Annual Men’s Thanksgiving Dinner (Men Only), free at St. Jude’s MCC • 11/30, 7pm: World’s Aids Day Candlelight Vigil, St. Jude’s MCC. • 12/1, 7pm: Special worship service sponsored by CARE at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on 5th Street. • 12/9-10, 7pm: Christmas Cantata, combined St. Jude’s MCC and Pearsall Memorial Church Choirs. Friday & Saturday, December 9-10, 7pm. Christmas Cantata, combined St. Jude’s MCC and Pearsall Memorial Church choirs MAYFAIRE’S POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN Mayfaire’s Polar Express Outdoor Train rides for just $3 per person. Every day is a different route, so there are many chances to experience all the holiday joy Mayfaire has to offer. Pick-up/drop-off location in front of the Santa Village on Inspiration Drive (beside Belk). Hours: 11/24-12/11: Fri., 2:30-7pm;

Sat., noon-7pm; Sun., noon-6pm. 12/12-12/23: Mon-Fri, 2:30-7:30pm; Sat., 11am-8pm; Sun., noon-6pm. 12/24: Sat., 10am-2pm. ISLAND OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION 11/25, 7pm: The light up ceremony officially begins the month long Island ofLights Festival. The brief opening ceremony, prior to the actual lighting, will feature the President of The Island of Lights committee, Pleasure Island Mayors, and musical entertainment. Local Cub Scouts provide the Honor Guard and display the Flag for the singing of the National Anthem. Families can walk one mile around the lake to view the beautiful lighted displays. Santa will visit the celebration and free cocoa and cookies will be served beforehand. www.islandoflights.org ENCHANTED AIRLIE 11/25-12/21: Enchanted Airlie will present its spectacular LEGO display, featuring more than 250,000 LEGO bricks. The gardens look to place an exclamation point on the entire experience by rolling out LEGO trains constructed by Airlie LEGO campers. Also showcases a Poinsettia Paradise with more than 400 holiday plants; an elaborate setting of more than 300,000 festive lights; live musical entertainment; three massive model train exhibits and a meet and greet with Santa. Complimentary coffee by Port City Java and concessions including hot chocolate, popcorn and cookies from the folks at David’s Deli and delicious wine from Noni Bacca Winery. Dates: 11/25 and 26, 12/1-3, 8-10, 15-17 and 19-21 in two time slots: 5-7pm and 7-9pm. Tickets: (910) 798-7700, airliegardens.org.

NC HOLIDAY FLOTILLA 11/25-26: Celebrating its 28th year, the NC Holiday Flotilla is a Wrightsville Beach tradition that kicks off the holiday season the weekend after Thanksgiving. On Friday night (5:45pm) the island’s official Christmas tree is lit, followed by visits with Santa at Town Hall. At 7pm, there’s an Anchor’s Away Launch Party at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort with music by The Central Park Band (admission charge). On Saturday, a full day of entertainment begins with a free Festival in the Park from 10am-4pm at Wrightsville Beach Park featuring arts and crafts vendors, a classic car show, kids’ activities, food, music, inflatable amusements and the Arab Shrine Club’s choochoo train. Then, at 6pm, the main attraction—the holiday flotilla—gets underway along Banks Channel, beginning with a fireworks volley and followed by a fantastic fireworks show. Fvisit www.ncholidayflotilla.org. 910-256-2120. HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY The 4th annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony: Mayfaire’s lighting ceremony Fri., 11/25, 6:30pm, Mayfaire 16 Cinemas Theater. Be greeted by the Thalian Association with holiday carols everyone can sing along to or entertained by the Wilmington Glee Club with a special holiday performance. The Nutcracker performed by The Wilmington Ballet Company before Santa magically arrives! Santa counts down the lighting of Mayfaire’s 16-ft Christmas tree. SANTA AT MAYFAIRE Visit Santa’s Village at Mayfaire for kids to have their photos taken by Mayfaire’s professional photographer. Located beside Belk and Reeds Jewelers on Inspiration Drive. Hours: 11/25-12/11: Fri., 2:30-7pm; Sat., noon-7pm; Sun., noon-6pm. 12/12-16, Mon-Fri., 2:30pm-7pm. 11/17-23: Mon-

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Fri., 11am-7:30pm; Sat., 11am-8pm; Sun, noon6pm.12/24: Sat., 10am-2pm. LIGHTING OF DOWNTOWN TREE Fri., 11/25, 5:30pm: Annual tree lighting at Riverfront Park, DBA/City of Wilmington. Pro-Tem Earl Sheridan speaks and countdown to tree lighting, with Battleship light up. Also on hand: Thalian Association Carolers, Roger Davis Band (Holiday background music and caroling), horse and carriage brings Santa on site, Santa Station (decorated tent for photo opts), candy canes for children, art and craft vendors in Santa’s Shop, hot chocolate and children holiday ornaments display. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH TREE LIGHTING Tree lighting ceremony and visit with Santa, Wrightsville Beach Town Hall, 321 Causeway Dr., 11/25, 5:45pm. Free community event will include a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, hot Cchocolate will be available and donations will be accepted by the United Methodist Church Youth Group. The Salvation Army will also be present to accept donations of unwrapped toys. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation: 910-256-7925 SANTA AT COTTON EXCHANGE 11/26: Santa arrives at the Cotton Exchange via Fire Engine (photo op for parents). Photo ops weekends through holiday: 11/27, 12/3-4, 12/10-11 and 12/24. FARMERS’ MARKETS Weekly Farmers’ Markets feat. plant, food and crafts vendors;: Riverfront Farmer’s Market Sat., Downtown Wilmington, Water St., 8am-1pm. AprilDec. www.wilmingtonfarmers.com • Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s Market Wed., 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington, through 12/14. Live music w/Cindy Rhodes; Pender County Master Gardeners clinic 2nd Wed/ea. mo.

fund-raisers/charity VOTE FOR A CAUSE Vote for a Cause! Children draw a fall picture and we will display it at Teacher’s Aid through the end of November! You can either bring one in or create one at the store! Adults vote for your favorite picture, $2 vote, All entries are due by the end of November and voting will end December 17, 2011. The funds that are raised will go to Oasis, an autism support and intervention service. You can learn more by visiting www.oasisnc.org. 831 South Kerr Avenue HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Bargain Box 4th Annual Holiday Luncheon, Kathy Vezzetti: 910-362-0603 or kvezzetti@bellsouth.net. “An American Original: Eleanor Roosevelt,” Sat., 11/19, 10:30am-1pm. Bargain Box of ILM invites the community to attend its 4th annual Holiday Luncheon and “An American Original: Eleanor Roosevelt,” one of the most influential First Ladies of the 20th century who won hearts with her concern for society’s marginalized and needy, performed by Marjorie Megivern. Lee Parish Hall, St. James Parish, 25 South Third Street in Wilmington. Advance tickets: $35. www.bargainboxilm.org. SENIOR CENTER SHOPPING BAZAAR 11/19, 10am-4pm: VOCAL will have their annual Senior Center Holiday Shopping Bazaar at the Se-

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Sun., 11/27, 2-4pm. Historic Wilmington Foundation Members, free. Guest, $5. Refreshments provided. RSVP 910-762-2511 NC GIVE 2 THE TROOPS HOLIDAY DRIVE The NC branch of Give2theTroops announces the 2011 Holidays for the Troops Care Package Collection Drive. Holiday decorations, foods, cards, holiday CDs and DVDs, and gifts for deployed military are being collected and sent in care boxes to troops serving in combat areas. Items will be collected until 11/30 and can be shipped or delivered to us here in Greenville NC. Our branch expects to ship about 800 packages, with each package containing enough items for 12-20 members to share. Your financial contributions are also needed to help with postage costs which will be about $18,000. Barbara Whitehead: 252-321-8227. Give2thetroops.org

CUT FOR KALI “Cut for Kali” Cut-A-Thon! w/food donated by Pizzetta’s. Tanglez Salon and Spa is Hosting a cut-athon Sun., 11/20, noon-4pm ,to raise money for Kali Korzelius, a young adult living with brain cancer. On 12/5, Kali will begin an intensive 2-wk. long rehab program at the Taub Therapy Clinic to help her walking abilities after a difficult surgery. A therapy like this comes with a hefty price tag. Tanglez will be offering shampoo cut and style in return for a $30 donation for women, and a $15 donation for men. Prizes, items to raffle and refreshments. Walk-ins welcome. Tanglez: 910-392-8111. VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS NEEDED Volunteer and donations are accepted for Wilmington Pride to help decorate for the 2nd Annual Christmas Party, held 12/10, on Monday, 11/21, 5pm. Also needed: Christmas lights decorations, extension cords, and large ladders—either donated or borrowed.To drop off items or RSVP to help decorate and get directions: James Elks at 1-252-531-7432. TURKING BUSTING BOOT CAMPS “Turkey-Busting Boot Camps” between 11/23, 30. Bring canned goods and HeadSTRONG Athletics will provide free boot camp workouts. Canned goods will be donated to Good Shepherd Center, whose primary goal is “to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition of those in crisis to independence in the com-

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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Big Dawg Productions presents an updated version of the classic play “The Diary of Anne Frank” at the Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle Street. Dates are 11/17-20. Show times 8:00pm Thursday-Saturday, 3:00pm on Sunday. Tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors over 55, $10 for all students and teachers. All Thursday shows are $10 for everyone. Adapted from Anne Frank’s diary, the original 1955 production won the Pulitzer Prize, the New York Drama Critics Award and the Tony Award for Best Play. The play was revived in 1997 with Natalie Portman as Anne and Linda Lavin as Mrs. Van Daan. This new version, adapted and updated by Wendy Kesselman, includes material left out of the original book, newly discovered writings, and recollections by survivors who knew the Frank family in the concentration camps. The added material makes for a fuller, richer and more intimate portrait of Anne and the people she lived with, making this the definitive version of the classic story. UNCW THEATRE DEPT See page 8. FABULOUS FABLE FACTORY Stagestruck Players, the youth division of Brunswick Little Theatre, will present the musical, ‘Fabulous Fable Factory,’ 11/18-20 at 7:30pm or 3pm Sunday matinees. During the story of how Aesop’s fables came to be, the entire troupe participates in creating and enacting some of the best of the fables.Playhouse 211 at 4320 Southport-Supply Rd, SE (Highway 211), St. James across from BEMC. Tickets: 910-200-7785 or www.playhouse211.com. www.brunswicklittletheatre.com. ALL THE TIMING “All in the Timing,” 11/18-20, Thalian Hall Studio Theatre. Latest theatre offering from Cape Fear Community College, consisting of four funny comedies all linked through the theme of time. Playwright David Ives, a John Gassner Playwriting Award winner, takes the audience on an all-encompassing roller coaster of excitement and exploration. Directed By Theater Adjunct Nick Basta. Tickets: $5 for students and $8 for general public. Shows 8pm Fri; 2pm Sat; and 7pm Sun. (910) 632-2241. 310 Chestnut St. CITY STAGE Santaland Diaries (Back by poplular demand, starring Zach Hanner): 11/25-27, 12/2-4 & 9-11. Tickets: $18-$22. City Stage: (910) 262-0490 or www. citystagenc.com

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TAPE 11/18-20 and 25-26, 8pm; Sun., 5pm: Stephen Belber’s Tape at the Brown Coat Pub & Theatre! Directed by Nick Smith and starOneVille Productions presents a variety show at the VFW ring Shane Bates, Kevin Wilson and Susan at 2722 Carolina Beach Road on the 18th and Magnolia Auten in a gripping portrait of two friends caught in the grip of a secret from their past. Greens on the 19th. Folks will be treated to hits from Vince (Bates) is a deadbeat drug dealer yesterday and today, by legendary greats like Michael (and volunteer firefighter), up in Michigan Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Etta James and The Temptavisiting his friend Jon (Wilson), a filmmaker with his first project appearing in the Lansing tions. “Marty the Party” Nicholson, Nathanial “Nato” Film Festival. While Jon is expecting a guy’s Waddell and Anita “Sunshine” Shepard, among other weekend with his high school friend, Vince has something more sinister planned—conguest artists, are slated to perform. Tickets are $15 and fronting Jon about a dark secret involving include a buffet; cash bar. RSVP: (910) 383-0996. Amy (Auten), Vince’s high school girlfriend. November 10th and runs November 10th-13th, Tickets; $8/$10. Schedule: 11/18-19 Debra Cole 18th-20th, and 25th-26th. Tickets are $15 general • 12/2-3: Marc Price from Family Ties (Skippy) will admission and $8 for students. www.browncoatbe returning to the Nutt St Comedy Room . Tickets theatre.com or 910-341-0001. 111 Grace St.. are now on sale @ www.nuttstreet.com or www. wilmingtontickets.com. • Every Wed. Nutt House Improv Troupe, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover charge. • Every Thurs. Open Mic Stand Up, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover. 255 N. Front FAMILY CLEAN COMEDY SHOW St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet.com. 11/19: Community Art Center, 120 2nd and Or910-520-5520 ange. Featuring Simplu Net, Tre G and Sherman Golden w/featured comedian guest. Two shows: 7pm and 9pm. Rina: 910-200-3683. Proceeds for non-profits in the Wilmington area: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church; the 19th Masonic District; Southside Ministries; Local N.O.I.; Jervay All Day UNCW PRESENTS UNCW Presents Arts in Action Series. SubscripReunion Organization. Raffle tickets: 1 for $3 and tions are on sale now through Kenan Box Office 2 for $5 .$20 adv or $25 at door, available at Johnat 962-3500 and online, www.etix.com. Shows at son’s Groceries, Quality Cutz or online: www.etix. Kenan Auditorium unless otherwise noted. www. com. Toy drive: Bring a toy worth $15 or more and uncw.edu/presents. Schedule: 11/29, 8pm: Caroget in free! (910) 200-3683. lina Chocolate Drops. Co-presented by Upperman NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM African American Cultural Center.

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STONE SOUP CONCERTS PRESENTS See page 18. CAPE FEAR CHORALE The Cape Fear Chorale and Orchestra, under the direction of Jerry S. Cribbs, will present its Fall concert on Sun., 11/20, 4pm, at Grace United Methodist Church, 401 Grace St. To include: Beethoven’s Mass in C and Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer. Allvolunteer Chorale is now in its thirteeenth year and presents two concerts annually, which are free and open to the public. Concert expenses are funded through tax-deductible contributions. www.capefearchorale.org. THE GREAT PRETENDERS 11/18, 8pm-12am: A Oneville Productions Variety Show featuring Marty-The-Party, singing oldies but goodies , and Nato, singing Michael Jackson. Joining them will be other talented individuals discovered right here in Wilmington, Sunshine singing hits by Aretha Franklin and Etta James. On the musical instruments will be Eclectik Soulz. Tickets are $15 may be purchased at VFW. Free buffet and cash bar. 516-306-3022 or 910-612-2903. VFW 2722 Carolina Beach Rd. • 11/19, 7:30pm, Magnolia Greens: A Oneville Productions Variety Show featuring Marty-TheParty, singing oldies but goodies , and Nato, singing Michael Jackson. Joining them will be The Singing Dom, doing Elton John and Billy Joel like no other and Dollie’s Daughter and her beautiful country singing. RSVP: 383-0996

TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA See page 17.

dance OLD-SCHOOL SOCK HOP 11/25, 8pm: Celebrate the hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s at the Sock Hop at Williston Middle School gymnasium, South 11th St. Wear your favorite era outfit and trip the light fantastic with your best swing dance. Great prizes and special momentos awarded. Tickets: $10/person. 910-762-1088 or 910-762-8285 for further information. Benefit sponsored by the Williston Alumni Assoc. Inc. Barbara E. Davis: bed1468@aol.com CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711. TANGO Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 7:30-9:30pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA See page 17.

SURFER TANGO Waterford Tango at the Clubhouse, Fri. at 7:30 • Magnolia Greens Tango, Thurs, 7:30pm, Aerobics Room • Cape Fear Country Club Tango, Sun., 5pm. All classes are $10 per couple per class fun, professional, positive instruction. www.surfertango.com

CHAMBER MUSIC ILM See page 17.

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets

HOLIDAY POPS See page 17.

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Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025

art/exhibits HERE TO THERE AND BACK AGAIN Here to There and Back Again: A Retrospect by Artist Diane Hause, a selection of paintings, drawings, woodcuts, collages and assemblages created over 32 years. New works such as “As the CrowFlies” are included and consists of sixteen, 11 inch square recycledmetal ceiling tiles painted and collaged. 621N4TH Gallery. 621 North 4th St. Hangs through Dec. FALL SENIOR EXHIBITION 11/17, 5:30-7:30pm: Opening reception for Fall Senior Exhibition at the Art Gallery at the Cultural Arts Building; on display through 12/17. Features artwork by 10 graduating UNCW studio art majors. Commencement reception will be held Sat., 12/17, 3:30-5pm. Receptions are free and open to the public. Culmination of study in studio art. The exhibition is juried by the studio art faculty and mounted by graduating seniors. It is the capstone event for studio art majors. DAYDREAMS Sandra Burgman’s “Daydreams,” an Ann Flack Boseman Scholarship Show. Boseman Gallery (Fisher University Union, 2nd Floor). Student in Studio Art and Digital Art, the recipient of the 2011-12 Ann Flack Boseman Scholarship is endowed through the generosity of donors Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson in honor of Ann Boseman. Burgman is a Graphic Designer, Marketing and Social Media professional in the Wilmington. While practicing her profession and raising a family, Sandra decided to follow her dream of becoming a professional artist. Influenced primarily by contemporary artists like Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, Angel Hurtado, Jesus Soto, Frank Gehry and Milton Glaser, Sandra combines different media in multiple layers to create unusual shapes, and textures. A selection of her paintings was also published in the spring edition of Atlantis Magazine. Sandra has also received the UNCW Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Choice Award in 2010 and 2011 for her paintings. 910-962-7972 or www.uncw.edu/presents. Exhibition hangs through 12/18. MINIATURES 2011 See page 12. ART AND CRAFT FAIR 11/19, 10am: Local artists will be selling handmade art and crafts includingjewelry, clothing, hats and accessories, musical instruments, pottery, paintings, candles, soaps and other wares. Buy USA made products and support your local businesses and artists. At Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Bill Chandler: billyboyc69@aol.com WILMINGTON ART AND CRAFT SHOW Wilmington Art & Craft Show, Sat., 11/26, 10am5pm, 11/27, 11am-5pm, at Wilmington Convention Center. A juried art and fine craft show, feat. artists and craftsmen locally and around the country, exhibiting side by side. Paintings, pottery, glass, metal, jewelry, mixed media, fiber art, photography, wood working and much more! Featured local Wilmington artists will include painter Fleetwood Covington, jewelry designer Sara Westermark, photographers Mike Bryand and Curtis Krueger, glass artists Bernard Iovine and Cindy Richardson, digital artist Cheryl Snyder and potter Cindy Weaver. www. WilmingtonArtShow.com

PASSIONATE ILLUMINATIONS Passionate Illuminations (aka Hot Flashes!) takes place 11/26-12/8 at Acme Art Studios, featuring the works of MJ Cunningham and K Wolf Webb. Opening reception: 11/25, 6-9pm. 711 N. 5th St. (910) 796-9633. FREEDOM, SACRIFICE, MEMORY Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” (www. nccivilwar150.com). Onslow County Public Library will host the exhibit through 11/29, sharing images and stories that capture the history and people of the Civil War (1861-1865). Between April 2011 and May 2013, 50 libraries will showcase “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory” offering visuals that present gallant women, African American triumph and the perseverance of Confederate soldiers. A notebook will accompany the exhibit with further information and seeking viewer comments. (910) 455-7350. Closes 11/11 and 23-25 for holidays. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT As we begin organizing the 2012 series of Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, we are searching for any and all galleries, studios and art spaces in the downtown Wilmington area that would like to be involved in this monthly event. Simply agree to open your

11/17: UNCW SENIOR EXHIBIT The fall senior exhibition at UNCW has its opening reception on the 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the art gallery in the Cultural Arts Building. The work features 10 graduate UNCW studio art majors and hangs through December 18th, with a closing reception on December 17th from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The receptions are free and open to the public, and the show is juried by the studio art faculty. doors to the public on the fourth Friday of every month, 6-9pm. If you have something else you’d need to take of on a certain month, simply close the door and post a sign. Participation includes a nominal, one time fee, of which has been consistently low each year. Business is added to all posters and 10,000 maps/brochures distributed throughout the year. Print and radio advertisements included. Fourth Fridays are free self-guided tours, taking place monthly, where local galleries and studios open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. www.art-soup.org or www.wilmingtonfourthfridays.com

sweets and specialty brewed java. Opens 1pm Tue-Sat. • EVENTS: Mon/Tues/Sat/Sun: Yoga, PWYC, 6.30-7.30pm. Wed: Figure Drawing, $10/ class, 6-8pm. First Wed of each Month: DivaMade Collective, a meet n greet for creative women, 7.30-9.30pm. Every other Thur: UNCW Film Nite, sometimes political, always controversial, 7.3011pm. Second Sat of each month: The Creative Exchange, local artists sale and swap, 2-5pm. • Every 3rd Friday: Live Bossanova w/Raphael Name, 7p-11p. • Every Fri/Sat: Live Music, 8-12am. Free unless noted otherwise. 910-763-1197, theprojekte@gmail.com, www.theprojekte.com. 523 S 3rd St. BOTTEGA EVENTS Next art opening: Fri., 12/2, 6pm—photography exhibit with Jason Hudson, Keith Ketchum and Ross Rogers. • Mon: Closed through winter • Tues (4pm-midnight): Starving artist night • Wed (4pm-mid.): Weekly wine tastings, 7pm • (Sat 1pm-2am; Sun., 1pm-mid.) • Closed Thanksgiving • 11/25: Fourth Friday Gallery Night: opening reception for new show, 6pm. • 11/27: Buy You a Drink Comedy Night • bottegaartbar@gmail.com. • 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737, www.bottegagallery.com.

museums CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Through 2/2012: B.W. Wells: Pioneer Ecologist: Explore the breathtaking nature photography of ecologist B.W. Wells and discover his passion for the flora and fauna of the Lower Cape Fear region. • Cape Fear Treasures: Rememberingthrough 1/15/2012: Glimpse a selection of souvenirs and mementos from Cape Fear Museum’s permanent collection. Discover some of the objects people have treasured to remind them of the past. • Down Home: Jewish Life in North CarolinaDiscover how Jews, through a process of struggle and negotiation, became integrated into Southern society and helped build a New South. Closes 12/4. • EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resident’s Day: Residents admitted free first Sun. ea. mo. • Community Conversations: Listen to different viewpoints from panelists then engage in discussion about Civil War history. Mix and mingle before and after the 7pm. presentation. The Combatants: 12/13, 6:30-8:30pm. Dr. Joseph Glatthaar, author and professor at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and Dr. Chris Fonvielle, author and professor at University of North Carolina Wilmington, discuss how Southerners of both races made the choice to fight, and what their ex-

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ARIES (21 March – 20 April) Leave your ego at home, along with any other personal issues. Your professional life is frustrating enough without additional problems. TAURUS (21 April – 20 May) Differences in opinions may seem like big challenges. Keeping your mind open to other ideas will only increase your knowledge base—not diminish it. GEMINI (21 May – 20 June) Social scenes are yours if you want them— well spoken, logical and a good listener, what’s not to like? With all your sympathy being given out, people are going to line up. CANCER (21 June – 21 July) Parties need you as you are fun defined. Keeping work and home problems separate will keep that festive spirit going. LEO (22 July – 22 August) Failed plans doesn’t have to mean failure, just a nudge from the universe to change directions. Trouble with parents and/or children may mean more responsibility. VIRGO (23 August – 22 September) Changes in your workplace may mean that you need to think before you act; relationships are all or nothing this week, so either whisper or roar. LIBRA (9/24 – 10/23) Finances are foremost on your mind, maybe making you a little thrifty. New relationships will likely be lifelong; existing relationships reach a new level. SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 November) Difficulties in focusing on matters at work make it easy to daydream. Asking for help may mean using ideas you wouldn’t normally entertain.

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CALLING ARTISTS! Calling all artists! Be a part of The Last Minute Art Show 12/3. Open to all local and regional artists to sell art in one place for the Holidays. Saturday, 12/3, 9am-6pm, Located at 1108 Princess St. All work priced $300 and below; partial proceeds go to local initiatives! Food, music, fun. Fee: $75. www. thelastminuteartshow.com PROJEKTE Blue & Velvety” a group exhibition that includes 23 international and regional artists coming together to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of David Lynch’s cult classic, Blue Velvet. This exciting exhibit is also in collaboration with Wilmington’s Cucalorous Film Festival, which will pre-screen “It’s a Strange World...the filming of Blue Velvet “ (incomplete). Hangs through 11/30. • Now open: Coffeehaus and Antiques, w/assortment of homemade

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.) Keeping the peace at home may bring the quiet you seek, but action is needed to change things for the long haul. Controlling your emotions could help with the peace talks. CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) Impulsive and grouchy—what a combination! Fortunately, it is of short duration. Maybe it really is a good time to call in sick… . AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 February) Time spent in thought about your professional life is not time wasted; plan it, then act on it. Struggles at work may make the decision easier to make than you would have thought. PISCES (20 February – 20 March Easy come may also mean easy go. Even if you are feeling lucky and money is falling from the sky, try to bank a little of it— rounding the corner could bring unexpected changes.

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periences were in the Confederate Army and in the U.S. Army. Tickets 910-798-4362. • Hours: 9am5pm through Labor Day, Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members admitted free. 814 Market St. 910-798-4367. www.capefearmuseum.com. NC AQUARIUM Exotic Aquatics Gallery feat. white-spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) to its collection.The Exotic Aquatics Gallery traditionally features non-native marine species. Guests can learn more about the life cycle of a jellyfish while viewing these beautiful animals. Educates the public on the importance of well-balanced ecosystems. • Events: Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the Fishes, Mommy and Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Surf Fishing Workshop. Pre-reg. classes. www.ncaquariums.com. 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach. (910) 458-8257 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. • 10/2, 2-6pm: An Afternoon with Henry Jay MacMillan, seldom-seen works of the Wilmingtonian, from private collections. Pieces from private, local collections and from the family of the artist will be shared during this afternoon event. Light refreshments on the porch. For more information call Wrightsville Beach Museum at 256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com. (910)256-

2569 WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for more than 130 years. Interests and activities for all ages including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively children’s area, and spectacular scale models. Housed in an original 1882 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. Groups receive special guided tours. Facilities can also be booked for meetings or mixers, accommodating groups of up to 150. • Story Times designed for younger visitors first and third Mon, 10:30am. $4 per family is charged to cover program costs and includes access to the rest of the Museum. Museum admission only $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/military, $3 for children 2-12, and free under age 2. Located at the north end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910763-2634 or www.wrrm.org. LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www. latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM Cool down in front of “Anaconda Splash” exhibit in the indoor tropical jungle. See, photograph and even touch rare animals assembled from all over the planet in beautiful simulations of their natural environments. Meet colorful jungle birds, crocodiles, king cobras, black mambas and many more. Open from 11am-5pm, Sat. from 11am-6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street on historic downtown riverwalk. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

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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, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: William McNeill: My Life as a Handheld Church Fan A Rhapsody on Sweat, Sweet Tea and

11/16: NATURE PHOTO WALK Chuck Carmack of Wild Bird and Garden in Hanover Center will lead folks on a Nature Photography Walk on Wednesday the 16th, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Carmack will share helpful hints, tips and techniques on how to capture the most beautiful photographs throughout the beauty of Mother nature. There is a $5 and 25 spots are available; Carmack will lead folks through Airlie Gardens’ magnificent grounds. Salvation, Brown Wing. Through 1/15/2012. Feat. hundreds of church fans with images religious and secular, collected over 40 years by musician and performative assemblage artist William McNeill. McNeill emphasizes their cultural importance, “This collection is really about a vanishing Americana and a way of life that we won’t ever have again.” • Through 1/15/2012: Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats, Brown Wing. 25 black and white photographs by Michael Cunningham featured in his book, Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats (2000: Doubleday) are highlighted in this exhibition. • Hattitude: A Convergence of Fashion and Faith, Brown Wing; through 1/15/2012. Hats from public and private collections, hats of our own and our mothers’, hats by leading and unknown designers comprise this bountiful exhibition, including generous loans from Dr. Yvonne Watson, Rep. Alma Adams, Guilford County and the Gregg Museum of Art and Design, NC State University. • 11/9, 1-1:30pm; 11/17, 6-6:30pm: A Friendly Call with Margie Worthington, Art educator and artist Margie Worthington offers a closer look at a work by William Merritt Chase, A Friendly Call, 1895. • 11/19, 3-4pm: Gallery Conversations with William McNeill. Brown Wing. Museum admission, CAM members, Free. McNeill discusses his extensive collection of handheld church fans which he has acquired through over forty years of collecting. • 11/19: 2nd Annual Clyde Jones Kids at CAM, 10am-3pm; $3/ child (members), $5/child (non-members), adults free. Help create critters for our ever-growing collaborative creche, and make your very own critters to take home. No pre-reg. Parental supervision required. • CLASSES, ETC: Drawing and Painting from the Museum’s Permanent Collection w/Martha Burdette and Donna Moore Tuition: $180 Members/ $210 Non-members. Tuesdays: 11/15, 22, 29; 12/6, 13, 20, 10am-noon. Location: Studio 1 (located just inside museum entrance. • Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm. Group meets in Reception Hall. Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. $70/6-wks. • Museum School: Fall classes going on now! More info online for adult

education programs. • Tai Chi, 11/16, 30, noon; $5, members; $10, non. • Yoga, Thurs., noon; $5, members; $10, non. • Zumba classes, Mon/Wed/ Fri, members, $8; non, $10. Packages: $32/4; $52/8; $65/10. Energetic movement class, Latininspired dancing w/Wendy Joyner. Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,11am5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999.

sports/recreation NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WALK 11/16, 8am-9:30am: Nature Photography Walk with Chuck Carmack, wildbirdgardeninc@gmail.com. Join Wild Bird & Garden at Airlie Gardens for a Nature Photography Walk! Local nature photographer, Chuck Carmack will host the event. Gain helpful tips and techniques to hone your photography skills. This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in taking nature photographs. Please pre-reg. at Wild Bird & Garden as there are only 25 spaces available. $5/ fee into Airlie Gardens. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH PARKS/REC Shag lessons, tennis lessons for youth & adults, cotillion for youth, kids’ night out, yoga, pilates, boot camp, tone & stretch, and low impact aerobic classes. 910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

film CINEMATIQUE See page 15. LOUISA MAY ALCOTT SCREENING 11/17, 7pm:Free screening of “Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women,” a new documentary film co-produced by Nancy Porter Productions, Inc. and Thirteen/WNET New York’s American Masters, will take place on the main stage of historic Thalian Hall. Historian Kathy Berkeley and film studies scholar Shannon Silva, both faculty members at UNC Wilmington, will comment on the film. Everyone is invited to the film screening and discussion and to a reception afterwards at the Main Library across the street. No tickets or reservations are required. SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES See page 15. COME HIGH OR HELL WATER 12/1, 6pm: Wilmington premiere for Keith Malloy’s new movie about body surfing called, “Come Hell or High Water.” Music will be provided by End Of The Line, we’ll have food as well, plus a raffle. All proceeds to benefit Surfers Healing and Stronger Together. The Brooklyn Arts Center. $25 at sale at SideArm Surf & Skate, 8258 Market St. or at BAC box office. 910.686.2969 FILMMAKER’S SOCIAL Filmmaker Social every 2nd Friday of the month, 7pm! Connect with other filmmakers, as well as discuss topics such as fundraising, production and trends in the industry. 16 Taps, 127 Princess St., downtown Wilmington. Sponsored by CFIFN. MARINE QUEST MarineQuest’s Saturday-morning scientific fun at the UNCW Center for Marine Science. Explore sea creatures, marine habitats and ocean phenomena through lab experiments, field activities, games and more. • 12/10:Christmas Island (Register by 12/8) Explore island formations and discover what makes places like Christmas Island so unique! Witness one of the wonders of the natural world as

lectures/readings LOUISA’S BOOK CLUB A series of stimulating discussions about the life and lesser-known writings of Louisa May Alcott! Faculty members UNCW will lead these sessions at Northeast Library, at 6 pm on four Wed. evenings: 11/16: Behind a Mask:The Unknown Thrillers of Louisa May Alcott, w/ Mark Boren, associate professor of English. This book club is a lock-in event. Space is limited to 15 participants. Pre-reg., arrive a few minutes early: http://library.uncw.edu/ alcott/forms/rsvp-event. 910-798-6323. WOMEN IN BUSINESS SPEAKER SERIES The speaker series brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations to help them grow personally and professionally through leadership, education and networking. Press 102. 2nd St. $40/incl. lunch. Schedule: • 11/17: A New Attitude: Maximizing the Power of Perspective (910) 350-1211.

discussion about ways to foster healthy family living and to inspire personal growth and connection. Jessica: 336-420-2887 or jesscooper1@yahoo.com

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Runners who wish to partake in a 5k to benefit Carolina Canines for Veterans can pre-register at ww.its-go-time.com/canine-5k. Folks are welcome to bring dogs to run along, if they’d like. Registration fee is $30. Folks who’d prefer to walk a mile can do so as part of the one-mile Turtle Crawl to benefits the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center; registration is only $15. Event takes place at Mayfaire Town Center TrySports Event Field, 7 a.m.

CFCC’S PORTALS LITERARY AND ARTS 11/29: CFCC’s Portals Literary and Arts Magazine is calling all current CFCC students, faculty, and staff to submit poetry, creative non-fiction, short fiction, and 2-D visual art to be considered for the 2012 issue. Cash prizes include a $350 Louise McColl Award for Literary Excellence, a $100 Cover Art Prize, and a $100 Faculty/Staff Literary Award, as well as $100, $50, and $25 awards for first through third-place winners in all three writing categories. All entries must be submitted online at http://www.cfcc.edu/portals. Only previously unpublished work that adheres to the Portals formatting guidelines will be considered for publication or prizes.portals@cfcc.edu. POMEGRANATE WRITING GROUP READING The Pomegranate Writing Group has met bi-monthly at Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. Comprised of an eclectic assembly of authors writing in diverse genres. This year they have compiled their first collaborative book, Amaryllis, A Holiday Anthology—a collection of short stories and poems that tackle both the bitter and the sweet. Contributors include: Betty Brown, Brad Field, John M. Grudzien, Susan Hance, Pat Walters Lowery, Jeanne Mullins, Kay Pugh, David A. Stallman, and Donna Treolo. Reading on Thurs., 12/1, 6-8pm. Light snacks will be provided. Parking is available. Signed copies will be on hand. 452-1107. OLD BOOKS ON FRONT ST. You know that novel you keep thinking about and planning to write? We are going to be a hot spot for the National Novel Writing Month, including twice weekly support groups on Mon/ Thurs, 6:30pm. • 12/12, 2-5pm: One year anniversary in new location and 30 years serving the public! Old Books celebrates with music by the Cosmic Groove Lizards, a birthday cake and more! 249 N. Front St. (910) 76-BOOKS (26657). OldBooksOnFrontSt.com GOING GREEN ENVIRO BOOK CLUB Cape Fear’s Going Green is sponsoring a new book club to encourage discussion of environmental topics, meeting the first Tues. ea. month at Old Books on Front Street. Future meeting dates: 12/1. Upcoming titles posted: www.goinggreenpublications. com/calendar.html PARENTING BOOK CLUB A new book club is forming with a focus on enhancing family life through an exploration of the science behind child development. Meetings held the first Thurs. ea. month, 6-7pm. Old Books on Front St. Objective is to engage the community in meaningful

All classes Thurs, 6:30pm at Taste the Olive; must be at least 21 years of age w/ID. Space limited; RSVP rqd. Schedule: 11/17: Sweet and Sticky —Think you don’t like sweet wines? This class will make you think again. We will explore the process of making dessert wines around the world, from Ports, to single varietal late harvest wines, to ice wine. $35/person.• 12/1: G-S-M- Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre are three noble grape varietals that are widely planted throughout the world, yet underappreciated by most budding wine drinkers. We will explore them individually and blended from various countries, with an eye toward identifying the components of each variety in the blends. $35/person. 910-256-OILS(6457)for policies/details. UPPER ROOM THEATRE Adult women are invited to attend this once-a-week fitnessopportunity, no matter your experience or ability. Local choreographer/dance instructor Mary Beth Henderson will teach you to tap to favorite tunes and prepare for participation in performances with Upper Room Theatre at community events. Classes meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Schedule—Month 3: 11/17, 12/1-15. (continues after first of year). $15 reg. and $45/mo. Upper Room Theatre: info@upperroomtheatre.org DWELLING PLACE SEMINAR How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place:A seminar on Home Repair and Preservation for the Elderly and Disabled in Brunswick County: Sat., 11/19, 9:30am-11:30am. St. Brendan The Navigator Roman Catholic Church. 5101 Ocean Hwy West, Shallotte. Reg: (910) 253-0699. NOVEMBER ART CLASSES Professional instruction with Lois DeWitt, MFA. Over 30 years of art teaching experience. Small classes, individual tutoring available. loislight@ bellsouth.net. Four weeks, $80. Watercolor: Mon, 11am-1pm; or Sat., 3-5pm: Learn color washes, expressive brushstrokes, creating light and shadow and more. For beginners or experienced painters that want to refresh their skills. • Collage: Mon, 3-5pm: Create beautiful collages from found papers in a series of fun collage lessons including textures, color gradation, paper dynamics, photo portrait and more. • Mixed Media, Tues., 3-5pm: Learn how to use found materials to create mixed media collages exploring textures, color dynamics, power of content, evocative images and more. • Acrylic Painting, Wed., 11am-1pm. Learn acrylic painting basics: brushstrokes, mixing colors, painting light and shadow and how to choose and paint subject matter.

Learn basic oil pastel skills including overlay, light and shadow, color dynamics and making subject matter vibrant as content. For beginners or those experienced in other media that want to learn about oil pastels. • Basic Drawing, Sat., 11-1pm: Learn line, shading, composition, how to draw what you see, and more. Fun exercises and individual guidance. For beginners or those that want to refresh their drawing skills.

clubs/notices WILMINGTON PRIDE MEETINGS Wilmington Pride Board meetings, 3rd Tues/mo. at BuenaSpace, 7:30-8:45pm TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting! CANINE 5K AND ONE-MILE TURTLE CRAWL 12/3, 8am: Canine 5k & One-Mile Turtle Crawl. info@mccoll-associates.com. Runners are welcome to compete with or without their fourlegged companions. Mayfaire Town Center TrySports Event Field. Register at: www. its-go-time.com/canine-5k. Portion of proceeds to benefit the Carolina Canines for Veterans and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. WRITERS AND WELLNESS GROUP Life Writers and Wellness Group, (formerly “Grace in the Word”) meets 3rd Tues., 7-8:30pm. Schedule: 12/20. 5041 New Centre Dr, Ste 122. 910-262-4454. www.meetup.com/Life-WritersWellness-Group/910-262-4454 or mountainbird-

ministry@yahoo.com. LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP Dosher Memorial Hospital has announced the formation of a new Lymphedema Support Group. Meets 2nd Floor Conference Room of Dosher Hospital, 924 N. Howe St., Southport. Goal of support group is to provide support, tips and ideas to help reduce limb size and visible symptoms of the disease. Led by registered occupational therapist Ginne Boyle, OTR/L CLT-LANA. Open discussion and a question and answer period. Meets monthly, free of charge to those who attend. Registration encouraged Ginnie Boyle at (910)454-4708 orginnieboyle@dosher.org. WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP Wilmington Pride Youth Group and GLBTQIA Youth meets 3rd Fri/mo., 5:30-7:30pm, downtown ILM (call for specific location). A safe, discrete location for youth to discuss various topics that effect the gay youth population. After group, play video games and socialize with friends. Free for people 25 and under. TR Nunley: 910-538-0234 or Wilmingtonpride@gmail.com. www.wilmingtonpride.com. Parents are welcome to meet facilitators and see the space. PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm. CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910-545-8055

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