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ast Saturday morning was foggy around 7:30 when I turned onto Surrey Street to look for Cape Fear River Watch’s headquarters. In their driveway a flattop griddle sizzled with blueberry pancakes as men kibitzed and cooked.

“I like to put seven berries in each cake.”

“Why are your cakes oval shaped instead of round?”

“The spoon is oval shaped—that’s why.”

When they saw me trudge up, they offered a pancake and each shook my hand. I rollled a hot cake into my mouth and burned my lip on a steaming blueberry. It was perfect for a balmy autumn morning.

For the 35th anniversary of Riverfest, I decided to spend some time actually learning about the Cape Fear River. Somehow, for many citizens, the river has become something decorative at the foot of Market Street, which it is. Yet, it provides our drinking water and fuels the shipping industry, which built this town from the Colonial days. Kemp Burdette, the riverkeeper for the Cape Fear River Watch, invited me to sell some books at River Watch’s First Saturday Seminar. Their monthly guest welcomed UNCW professor and hailed local author Philip Gerard; Gerard talked about his new book, “Down the Wild Cape

Building thoughtful, interactive communities with the Cape Fear River Watch By: Gwenyfar Rohler

Fear.” He was an obvious guest for the organization to invite.

The First Saturday of every month, the Cape Fear River Watch hosts a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., followed at 9 a.m. by an educational seminar about some aspect of our local ecology.

Burdette helped me unload a box of Gerard’s books from the car. I was to set them up in the seminar room for him to sign and for people

to purchase after the event.

“Some First Saturdays it’s standing-room only,” Burdette noted. “We almost always have it at least two-thirds full.”

I marveled at that kind of turnout in a room that easily seats 60 or more people. Because we live in an area with a constant full calendar of events, it seemed burdensome to worry over attendance. Cape Fear River Watch need not worry about such and that’s impressive!

The guest of honor arrived with his signature grin and chuckle. The sweet smell of pancakes permeated the room. Burdette’s beautiful daughters waved syrup-sticky fingers enroute to the bathroom with grandma to wash their hands. Around them, adults caught up on local happenings, and concerns about the river and our environment. Maggie Parrish bought a copy of the book “Stung! On Jellyfish Blooms and the Future of the Ocean” the day before. She passed it around, and when she handed it to me, she mentioned,

Above: Philip Gerard spoke and read from his latest book, “Down the Wild Cape Fear,” at the Cape Fear River Watch’s First Saturday Seminar on October 5th. Photos: UNC Press

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“There’s a chart in the back about nuclear power plants that have been shut down because of jellyfish.”

“Oh—is that the answer?” I asked, flipping through it quickly.

Burdette moved down the aisle to the front, and people started to find seats. “I just want to welcome all of you to our First Saturday Seminar…” he began. After some quick Cape Fear River Watch-related announcements, he tied in two current events from the week’s news with his organization’s mission. Before introducing Gerard, he recognized Tom Tewey, who announced UNCW’s Dr. Roger Shew lecture to be held at the 2013 UN Day Luncheon.

Nancy Buckingham mae an announcement about another nature and conservation-themed book event, before Maggie Parrish brought out a sign that said: “Vote Early.” She talked about the importance of voting and outlined the opportunities to vote early or on Election Day. Burdette introduced the honored guest and Phillip Gerard took the floor. As he began to talk, something ticked over in the back of my mind. I hadn’t put my finger on it yet. Gerard briefly spoke about how the book came to be, the process and a little history of the river (all news to me), then read a passage from near the end, stopping on enough of a cliff hanger that would encourage people to want to get the book to read more (he is a pro).

During the lively Q&A that followed, Gerrard noted how we have thought so long about the Cape Fear River as only the section right in front of us. So, maybe it was time to convene a conference of the Cape Fear, and get planners and stakeholders from all along the river together to discuss a long-term vision for the river as a whole.

Burdette stood to thank Gerard before mentioning Old Books on Front Street stopt ping by to sell some of Gerard’s books.

(Bless him. What a sweet thing to say). y “So how’s this going to work, Gwen?” r Burdette asked me.

- “Get the handsome author to sign your . book, and I’ll get your money before you t leave.”

The line grew instantly and Gerard was eax ger to talk and give autographs. I wandered I farther down the aisle, and with no trouble or r fanfare, everyone paid and I met some truly, e lovely new friends.

Could it be more perfect?

- In the car on the way home, something still ticked over in my brain. Finally, it clicked. e What just happened was exactly how it is y supposed to work—the theory as it were, ! put into practice. f I just walked out of a room containing Mars garet Mead’s thoughtful group of concerned t citizens who can change the world. Most - of my adolescent and adult life involved ” nonprofits, citizen’s boards, political dem,

onstrations and planning events, as well as meetings/summits/conferences about the pressing issue of the day. But what happened that morning at the Cape Fear River Watch is what all of those other meetings aspire to be: 1. It was mulit-generational.

2. The audience fully engaged with the speaker about the topic.

3. Community announcements were made that pertained to the topic at hand, and the floor was open for the assembled to not only make announcements but also ask for more information.

4. Specific actions for the topics discussed were offered to the assembled.

5. The cook was recognized and thanked.

6. The community businesses that partnered with the organization for the event were thanked quite genuinely.

7. Cash was left in the donation jar.

That is a long way of saying that rather than a lecture, Cape Fear River Watch hosted a community communication event that was specific, empowering and embraced not only the community of people in the room but the community in which we live. It might sound obvious, but it’s surprising how hard it can be to get that recipe correct.

And that is what local nonprofits set out to do: create change by bringing together the will and action of the people in our community. They partner with businesses to make the most effective, positive impact possible across the board.

If Cape Fear River Watch can do this on a simple Saturday morning, maybe it is time to start planning the Cape Fear River Summit. Imagine if, as Gerard suggested, we connected with communities all along our river in the same manner? Even if that summit hasn’t been announced yet, please consider picking up a copy of Gerard’s book, “Down the Wild Cape Fear.”

It’s highly informative, and will change the way you look at that large body of water at the foot of Market Street.

DETAILS: Cape Fear River Watch 10/19: Paddle Series at Smith Creek, 8 a.m.; Native Plant Garden Club meeting, 2 p.m.

11/2, 8 a.m.: First Saturday Seminar 617 Surry Street www.capefearriverwatch.org

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Winging it in Wilmington: Intern details life adjustments from Ireland to southeast America By: Fiona Ní Súilleabháin

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Marking the 50th anniversary of the Charles Webb novel The Graduate, L.A. Theatre Works – featured on NPR and the foremost radio theatre in the country – brings this coming-of-age story to life. A biting satire, the play centers around Benjamin Braddock (Brian Tichnell of HBO’s The Newsroom), a recent college graduate who finds himself directionless in the shifting social and sexual values of the 1960s. Performed by headline actors Heidi Dippold (HBO’s The Sopranos) as Mrs. Robinson, Tom Virtue (Iron Man 3, The Office) as Mr. Braddock and live Foley sound effect artists, L.A. Theatre Works creates a cuttingedge contemporary spin on a classic tale with innovative sets and costumes.

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ately I’ve been looking into alternative sources of transportation to get around Wilmington. As I’ve said before, the bus system doesn’t work and taxi fares burn a hole in my pocket. Transport has to be one of the biggest challenges I face every week here, and at times it can be extremely frustrating to organize everything in advance. Living in Dublin, it’s easy to come and go as one pleases.

Aside from the obvious frustrations, the dependency on others means losing independence of controlling the places I want to go to and when. I am sick of having to worry about a taxi meter during grocery shopping—or being dropped off when nothing’s within walking distance, unless I’m downtown or at the beach.

Trying to figure out what else I can do also has its challenges. Someone suggested I invest in a scooter, but I don’t think I’d last a week on Market Street. I need something that doesn’t require a trek on busy roads to risk my life. So, I invested in a bicycle. Fortunately, where I’m living now, it’s within cycling distance to UNCW—my halfway point to work.

“Once you learn to cycle, you never forget”—so the saying goes. For me, one would think I never learned to ride in the first place; I never cycle at home. I think the last time I even owned a bike was when I was 10 years old, maybe younger.

Still, I chose a bright Barbie-pink bike, which I somehow thought would make it easier to get to UNCW. After my purchase, I ventured out to see how long it would take to get to the college grounds, find a place to chain my bike for the day and then hitch a ride with a fellow intern (or catch the bus). Getting

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there was fine; however, on the way home, I took a wrong turn somewhere along the way. I ended up cycling down numerous roads and cul de sacs, trying to retrace my steps to get back to the college and start over. It felt like I was cycling around a maze and no one was around to assist with directions. Everything looked different but the same. I’ve a useless sense of direction, so the sign posts marking each road didn’t help me either.

Dublin can be difficult to navigate at times, especially in large neighborhoods because all of the houses look identical.

Although most houses here look different, I still wandered about aimlessly. Gardens overfilled with autumn leaves disguised any distinctiveness; it seemed I couldn’t pick out anything significant to help me get back.

Eventually, I had a breakthrough. A resident noticed I was lost and set me on the right track to the college. Enormously grateful, because I was knackered (very tired) at this point and just wanted water, I headed once again to the college to retry finding and biking to my house.

One difference between Ireland and Wilmington are the cycle lanes that seem to last only a small distance. When I used to live on Market Street, there was many a time I questioned why cycle lanes would fill half a sidewalk and then just end abruptly in the middle of nowhere. Where exactly did this engineer think a person cycling would go to? I’ve seen it again in a variety of other spots around the city; I just don’t get it.

One good thing about Irish cities: They do their best to promote cycling. Lanes get painted alongside the roads consistently. We also have “rent a bike,” where blue bikes can be rented out and parked at specific racks all over the city, so one can get anywhere within 10 to 15 minutes.

And it is inexpensive: a three-day rental would work out as 2 euro ($5).

For a route that only took 10 minutes to get to, it took triple the time for me to get back home. Thank god for my roommate who had some wine handy upon my return; it’s rare to have the spins before drinking.

I think next time I’ll use the Hansel and Gretel trick with the bread crumbs to mark out my path home.

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News of the Weird with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY Haute Couture A few still-primitive cultures inexplicably celebrate such female adornments as the stacking of metal neck rings and the inserting of saucer-size disks into pierced earlobes.

For “civilized” society, there is the annual Paris Fashion Week in September, when renowned designers outfit brave, otherwisegorgeous models in grotesque clothing.

Among the ensembles witnessed by a New York Times critic this year: a hat resembling steroid-enhanced stalks of peas; a shoe appearing to sprout twig-studs; “a flexible cage covered in doughnuts of black satin”; and a pillow clutch with (for some reason) its own porthole.

Recurring Themes News of the Weird first reported successful “stool implants” among family members in 2007 (to cure infections such as C. difficile by introducing the donor’s “good” microbes to overcome an imbalance of “bad” bacteria in a relative’s intestine). In 2012, however, two University of California, Davis, neurosurgeons boldly extended the cutting-edge treatment for three patients with a highly malignant brain tumor unresponsive to treatment. The doctors tried infusing bowel bacteria directly into the tumor, but the patients died, nonetheless. Although the patients had given fully informed consent, the school in August 2013 pressured Drs. J. Paul Muizelaar and Rudolph Schrot to resign for having violated internal and FDA procedures.

It is well known that hospitals charge for medical supplies far in excess of what the products would cost at drugstores, but an August New York Times investigation of “saline drips” vividly demonstrated the disconnect. Though Medicare reimburses $1.07 for a 1-liter plastic bag of saltwater (supplied by a subsidiary of Morton Salt), White Plains (N.Y.) Hospital charged patients’ insurance companies like Aetna $91 per bag. Other hospitals decline to charge per-bag, listing only “IV therapy” of, for example, $787 for hooking up the drip.

From the world’s cosmetic-surgery capital (South Korea, where one woman in five has had at least one procedure) comes the “Smile Lipt” offered by Aone Plastic Surgery in the city of Yongin, designed to produce a permanent smile (associated with success). The Smile Lipt turns downward-drooping lip corners upward, to allow a persistent smile resembling that of Batman’s nemesis, The Joker.

Among the more repugnant paraphilias covered in News of the Weird is toilet-peeping men who set up underneath the seats in public outhouses (sometimes wearing a raincoat) and wait for a user to answer nature’s call. In August, Kenneth Enlow, 52,

pleaded guilty after a woman found him the month before in a privy in White Water Park in Tulsa County, Okla., “standing with his head and shoulders out of the hole ... covered in feces,” according to a deputy. Enlow’s initial explanation was that his girlfriend had knocked him unconscious with a tire iron and dumped him there.

Another Hard-Working Lawyer: The Dayton Daily News reported in September that an audit of Dayton lawyer Ben Swift (the highest-paid court-appointed public defender in Ohio, at $142,900 in a recent year) revealed several invoices demanding government payment for workdays of more than 20 hours, and in one case, 29. Swift’s attorney said his client was guilty only of bad recordkeeping.

Patients with gargantuan tumors, but intimidated by the cost of treatment, create the possibility that by the time they can afford an operation, the tumor itself will be heavier than the post-surgery patient. A 63-year-old man in Bakersfield, Calif., finally had surgery in August, after 14 years’ waiting during which his set of tumors grew to 200 pounds.

Bakersfield surgeon Vip Dev noted that the sprawled tumors dragged the floor when the man sat and that the surgery was complicated by the patient’s shape, which could not be accommodated by the hospital’s MRI and CT scan machines.

In 2010, Chinese agencies stepped up “birth tourism” packages for rich pregnant women to book vacations in America timed to their due dates to exploit the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of citizenship to anyone born here and thus giving the Chinese children future competitive advantages against nonAmericans who must apply for U.S. visas. A September USA Today report indicated that more Chinese mothers now prefer to land in the U.S. territory of Northern Mariana Islands (where birth also bestows citizenship), to the consternation of Islands officials, who would prefer traditional Chinese tourists instead of the “birthers.” (Historians agree that the 14th Amendment birth right was aimed at assuring citizenship for freed slaves.)

Updates At Hong Kong’s traditional “Hungry Ghost” festival in August, in which people burn fake money on top of ancestors’ graves to support their afterlife styles, a weaker economy and inflation seem to have upped the ante for the gifts. An August Wall Street Journal dispatch noted that the denominations of burnable “currency” sold in stores have appreciated, including one “valued” at one trillion Hong Kong dollars (US$130 billion). (Some festival-goers asked, sensibly, about how the ancestor could expect change from such a bill if he needed to make a small afterlife purchase.)

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Tennessee Troopers The Black Lillies headline the 12th annual Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival By: Chelsea Blahut Above: The Black Lillies tour through Wilmington in support of “Runaway Freeway Blues” this weekend. Courtesy photo

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lthough most people would consider the Black Lillies a country band, Cruz Contreras, the front man and main vocalist, does not. He considers their collective sound—comprising harmony vocalist Trisha Gene Brady, multi-instrumentalist Tom Pryor, bass player Robert Richards and drummer Bowman Townsend—the result of growing up in Tennessee. Here, influences run deep from Appalachian folklore. Paired with formal college educations in jazz study (a route most musicians take to make it commercially), their sound now gives way to blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll.

The Black Lillies’ experimentation and refinement deserves a special kind of attention. They’ve been garnering international acclaim, from playing NPR’s Mountain Stage, to being published in American Songwriter Magazine. This weekend they’ll sprout up at Wilmington’s very own 12th annual Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival, a platform with its own hailed reigns, as it’s hosted bands like The Avett Brothers, Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses and Langhorne Slim in years past.

Celebrating the recent release of their sophomore album, “Runaway Freeway Blues,” The Black Lillies have seen success already in the ranking on Billboard’s Top 200 and CMT’s top 12 requested videos. The band recorded the album while on the road in 2012, wherein their prolific tour mandated 200 gigs. In between shows, they returned to Wild Chorus Studio in their hometown of Knoxville, to work with luminaries like Scott Minor of Sparklehorse.

One of the most prominent distinctions between “Runaway Freeway Blues” and the Black Lillies’ previous releases, “Whiskey Angel” and “100 Miles of Wreckage,” comes in its mastering. Contreras tweaked songs they played numerous times while on the road in order to cultivate their true potential. “I know what this band is capable of,” he says. “I wasn’t convinced that this is what needed to happen in the studio. So, we just changed the circumstances, the environment, the process, and got a different result.”

Contreras brought in musicians like Josh Oliver, Matt Menefee, Levi Lowery and a myriad of Tennessee musicians to play horns, harmonica and percussion. The warm, folky vocals between Contreras and Brady, complemented by instruments, such as banjo and pedal steel, give way to a more laid-back sound—quite the opposite from their hectic touring schedule.

Contreras’ low-key demeanor paints

an air of vulnerability, making it easier to converse with him. This attitude transcends into The Black Lillies’ music. A resolute homebody, Contreras admits utilizes music as a means of coping with struggles and understanding the world around him.

When he first started writing the material for what would be The Black Lillies’ first album, he did it without the specific motive of making it an album. During this time Contreras was going through a lot of involuntary changes, such as his career and an unexpected divorce. To get over such, he returned to the music community. One of the first songs he wrote was “Where the Black Lillies Grow,” containing autobiographical lyrics which contain a lot of imagery: “And I’ll go to my grave and I’ll lie down/In a bed for two under the ground/I’ll weep in vain for this I know/I’ll rest alone where the black lillies grow.”

This namesake is one Contreras sat on for some time, with unrelenting imagery of black lillies he could not shake from childhood. Growing up, he remembers his father watering the flowers in the front yard—or making him do it at least. Even so, he did not want to push this as a name for a band that he let organically form.

While mastering songs in Nashville, with Doug Landsfield’s help, Contreras found the confidence to dub the band the name he had been sitting on for six months: The Black Lillies. Landsfield told Contreras his voice was impressive, and he was surprised by his hidden talent—something which could be the making of a band.

“I started jumping up and down when he said we sounded like a band,” Contreras says. “When he asked if I had a name, I couldn’t wait to tell him. I knew it was meant to be.”

In the first couple of years, the line-up of The Black Lillies changed a lot. Contreras describes those early days more like a group of friends who would get together a couple of times a week to drink whiskey and pick acoustic around a campfire. They sounded like a string band, according to the front man. Here is where he met Trisha Brady; the harmony vocalist really proved herself by holding her own a capella.

Their first show at the Square Room in Knoxville sold out, a surprise to everyone in the group. Contreras contributes this feat to the locals’ desire to see new musicians and people from the area coming together. On the fast track, the band’s second gig came at the multi-stage, campfest of 80,000 people, otherwise known as Bonnaroo. One of the promoters happened to be from Knoxville and put The Black Lillies on his radar early. From there, the band spiked a national tour.

“The crazy thing was getting this idea [of] going on a national tour before anyone knew who we were,” Contreras admits. “It

was gutsy and risky. It almost destroyed the band. But we survived it.”

Upon his return home, Contreras gave up his lease, and put all of his possessions on the side of the road—which vanished in 40 minutes. Today, his “bachelor crash pad” in downtown Nashville provides a different setup. During the interview a passerby interrupts by telling Contreras hello. A live band plays in the background—a group Contreras describes as “bad ass” before settling into the back of his home. He begins to talk about how tech savvy his 9-year-old son is, especially in comparison to his own illiteracy when it comes to technology.

“If a kid asks you to do something that isn’t destructive or hurtful, you should just do it,” he says. This philosophy resonates from Contreras’ childhood in Franklin, Tennesee, when his older brother pined for a fiddle for years yet his parents signed him up for violin lessons instead. Once his brother started to win contests, it inspired Contreras toward music as early as high school.

“I remember coming into class one day and telling my friends I was going to be a musician, so I didn’t need to do any more schoolwork,” he says.

The highest ranked in his class, he let his grades fall well below what he normally received—until his father started to make him pay for classes at the private Catholic school he attended.

Today paints a more comfortable picture for the musician. While in the beginning the Black Lillies struggled to make money, pay their bills or hold it together (one member left the band), they managed to keep truckin’ through amazing memories. “I knew we were gonna stick this out and survive it,” Contreras says.

With a focus on not repeating the rut of grinding down inspiration or energy depletion, the band plans to take a year to recollect after touring—but not before playing for Wilmington fans this weekend. Tickets to the Lighthouse Wine and Beer Festival ensure a ticket to the show. The Black Lillies headline and Megan Jean and the KFB will open.

DETAILS: The Black Lillies Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival October 19th, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

3400 Randall Parkway Tickets: VIP, $55; GA, $45; designated driver, $13 www.theblacklillies.com

Beer Fest Adds Wine: Lighthouse celebrates booze, music, charity

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n Saturday, October 19th, the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival will flood an empty field on Randall Parkway, with 5,000 people descending upon Wilmington’s biggest beer-and-wine tasting extravaganza. Always scheduled for the third Saturday of October, the festival runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and features over 300 craft beers and 20 wineries. Jason Adams, founder of the festival and owner of Lighthouse Beer and Wine, says the event allows people a place to try new and exciting beverages they would not have known about otherwise.

“It’s nice to have people come into Lighthouse Beer and Wine looking for their new favorite beer,” Adams says. “It helps promote Lighthouse Beer and Wine and craft beer in the community.”

This is a rewarding aspect for both Adams and the 350 talented volunteers that acquire all of the appropriate permits, contact the breweries and vendors, as well as deal with recycling and trash companies and everything in between. “We have put a lot of thought into this festival, and after 12 years of experience, it doesn’t get any easier,” he notes, “but I’ve managed to make the process a little smoother.”

Such methods include providing a guide that is available on the festival’s website, which lists all of the beers and their respective locations. By doing so, folks can navigate the festival with more ease and pinpoint specific breweries and wineries they wish to taste. Afterward, they’re likely to find the items at Adams’ Lighthouse Beer and Wine in Wrightsville Beach. He says the growing selection has helped put his store on the map as one of the best bottle shops in North Carolina.

“The statewide recognition is one of the reasons we work so hard to keep the selection at Lighthouse to the caliber that our customers have come to expect,” he says.

Ticket prices vary. VIP tickets allow guests entry onto the grounds at noon, an hour early, to sample the beverages with a limited number of people—which means no lines. General admission allows festivalgoers a 1 p.m. entry. With glass in tow, they can try all the beverages they choose.

A shuttle service is also available free of charge, so those attending need not worry about limiting themselves, as safety will be ensured.

Because both beer and wine is featured for the 2013 year, there are separate tickets for each selection. If folks want only

grapes, they puchase the ticket for wine; if they want only grain/hops, that’s available, separately. A combo ticket is not offered. All tickets come with a complimentary glass to refill at one’s leisure.

In addition to heaps of libations, there will be food vendors set up, featuring many local favorites: Mellow Mushroom, Poor Piggy’s, Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn, Snack Wagon Concessions and Gone Jerky.

Perhaps one of the most important aspects of this event comes from the charitable cause it supports. Proceeds go to the Carousel Center, a nonprofit organization which works for the safety of abused and neglected children. The nonprofit helps kids and families overcome abuse, and holds abusers accountable for their actions. Events like the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival allow Carousel Center to consistently work toward raising awareness for child abuse prevention in southeastern North Carolina.

“When I saw this cause, I knew I wanted to support it because they were doing great things for the local community and seemed like good people,” Adams says.

Since being involved with them, the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival has raised upward of $160,000.

In order to make the most of this Saturday, Adams recommends starting it off with a big breakfast and going with a group of friends. Carpooling is recommended, and plenty of parking exists.

Most importantly: Enjoy the fun and act responsibly. Since the event ends at 5 p.m., free shuttles will stop around 6 p.m.

—Chelsea Blahut

DETAILS:

Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival Featuring headliners The Black Lillies, with openers Megan Jean & the KFB 3400 Randall Parkway Tickets: VIP, $55; GA, $45; designated driver, $13 Free shuttles offered afterward for rides in the greater Wilmington area. www.lighthousebeerfestival.com

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Working a Cause:

Rock for a Cure hopes to surpass 2012’s $5,000 raised By: Mary Childers

Healthy Family Fall Festival A Celebration of Nutrition, Fitness & Healthy Families!

Presented by Wilmington Parent & Tidal Creek Co-op

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iving back has reached an all-new level as the UNCW Communication Studies Society finishes the final touches on this year’s Rock for a Cure.

There will be live music, a raffle to win an iPad mini, tasty food, a silent auction and a guaranteed good time.

In October 2007, the Communication Studies Society student organization wanted to create a breast-cancer benefit in order to donate to New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Project. Since, they’ve been going strong, and in 2013, the event will be held in downtown Wilmington on the rooftop of the Reel Cafe on October 18th at 7 p.m. for $5.

Behind the scenes, three students serve as co-coordinators: senior Sara Gurkin, senior Cortney Aherron, and senior Rose Wilhelmy. Together they work hand-in-hand with Jennifer Chin, a faculty

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Start at Von Barkee’s for treats and doggie greetings then head to 5 dog-friendly bars for dog-themed drinks and specials!

Bars: Old books for flying dogs

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Bottega Art and Wine, Fat Tony’s, Pour House and The Reel cafe.

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advisor for the UNCW Communication Studies Society.

“I wanted to be a part of Rock for a Cure this year because it’s such a great way to give back to the community through a fun student-run event,” Gurkin says. “[It] is one of the only student-run fund-raisers that donate to the Pink Ribbon Project.

[It’s] awesome that students can feel like they’re supporting local breast-cancer survivors without breaking the bank.”

Chin has been advising the event since 2007. They begin the planning every May. “I’m definitely hands-on,” she says. “I select and meet with the student coordinators each week leading up to the event. I help them apply the skills they learn in the classroom (such as writing press releases, pitching the media, designing signage, event logistics) to the real world.”

Behind the scenes, students churn out logo ideas, ways to promote and how to gain sponsors. Community support guides it annually, such as sponsors from Edge of Urge, Fox and Hound, Carolina Cove, Hibachi Bistro, Crossfit Coastal, Finkelstein’s Music, UNCW Student Ambassadors and more. “People definitely are willing to contribute materials for the event,” Gurkin says.

T-shirts get designed by the coordinators and can be pre-ordered for $10 before the event (contact Jennifer Chin at chinj@ uncw.edu). For six years now, the benefits have raised around $22,000. They hope to beat last year’s estimated $5,000.

“This year I want Rock for a Cure to be the biggest and most successful benefit yet!” Gurkin emphatically states. “Breast cancer is a disease that many of us can relate to in some way, so it would be great to see everyone support the local Wilmington women with their battle.”

Rock for a Cure shows the unity of UNCW with various musical segments throughout the evening. Live music will be a main part of the event as UNCW’s allwomen a cappella group Sea Belles open with three songs before the headliner takes the stage. Headliners The Schoolboys comprise UNCW professors who perform both classic and current rock hits.

“My favorite part is when I look around and I see a mixture of our community—alumni, current students, faculty, past coordinators, mentors, business leaders, etc.—having a great time for a wonderful cause,” Chin says. “This is one of the events that ‘our family’ really rallies around, so it holds a special place in my heart.”

There will be silent auctions and additional raffles throughout the evening.

During the raffle, individuals will have the chance to win an iPad mini, an iPod nano, various restaurant gift certificates, gym memberships, salon gift certificates, and more. Raffle tickets range from one for $3 to 20 for $20.

The silent auction features an autographed poster from Olympic champion swimmer Ryan Lochte, an E! package, which contains an autographed Chelsea Handler book and a “Glee” DVD, and downtown date-night packages, which feature sunset cruise tickets, among other exciting items.

Not only is Aherron co-coordinator for Rock for a Cure, but she is also an intern for the Pink Ribbon Project. She sees up close how every penny counts. “By being at the foundation, I have had the chance to come in contact and hear testimony from women who have benefited from Pink Ribbon first hand,” Aherron says.

“Hearing someone’s story makes working for the cause so rewarding, because no matter how small or large your contribution is, you are making a positive impact on the lives of women in the community.”

Pink Ribbon assists women who are uninsured in the Wilmington community to receive mammograms and follow-up tests.

“Many people do not realize that receiving routine mammograms drastically helps in preventing breast cancer, or catching the disease early,” Aherron says.

A breast-cancer survivor—the mother of a communication studies student and has received a comfort bag from the Pink Ribbon Project—will also speak at the event. “Rock for a Cure is open to the entire Wilmington community and it’s a way to rock out while contributing toward a great cause,” Gurkin says.

DETAILS: Rock for a Cure Reel Cafe 100 S. Front Street October 18th, 7 p.m. • $5 Featuring Sea Belles and The Schoolboys, with raffles and prizes!

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1-800-808-UNCW UNCWsports.com

*Seat location based upon Seahawk Club donations

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday October 18

Hosted by

Volleyball vs James Madison 7pm Game Sponsored by Reeds Jewelers Saturday October 19

Swimming & Diving vs Emory 11am Sunday October 20

Volleyball vs William & Mary 1pm Game Sponsored by OrthoWilmington

BUFFALO WILD WINGS Old Eastwood Road

UNCW BASKETBALL TIP OFF LUNCHEON Wednesday, October 16 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. • TICKETS: $20 • Call Seahawk Club Office

910-962-7737 Limited number of tickets available

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET

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Fresh from the Farm

soundboard

A preview of tunes all over town this week

The Riverfront Farmers’ Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

• Fruits • Vegetables • Plants • Herbs • Flowers • Eggs • Cheeses • Meats

• Seafood • Honey • Baked goods • Pickles • Jams & Jelly • Candy • Art & Crafts • Entertainment

RAIN OR SHINE Saturdays through Dec. 21 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

N. Water St. between Market & Princess Sts.

October 19

AL’S PLACE BLUEGRASS BAND For more information call

538-6223 or visit

www.wilmingtonfarmers.com

KEEN ON TEXAS: Robert Earl Keen will play Ziggy’s by the Sea on Sunday, October 20th. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 DJ —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE (9PM) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050

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OPEN MIC HOSTED BY THOMAS AND OGLESBY (7PM; DRUMS, AMPS, FULL PA PROVIDED) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland; 859-7188

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JAMMIN’ WITH JAX: GEORGE GARDOS, LEROY HARPER JR., TERRY NASH, LARRY TULL, STEVE KING, GERARD TORCHIO (7-10PM) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr.; 859-7374

DIZZY WRIGHT, EMILIO ROJAS, MARCUS MOODY —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000

KARAOKE —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

COLLEGE NIGHT WITH DJ BREWTAL —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 HOMEGROWN RADIO SHOW HOSTED BY MARY BYRNE (7PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 PHIL BEVILACQUA —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

THE JAMES HUNTER SIX —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939

SONGWRITER SHOWCASE W/ CRISSIE MCCREE —Longstreet’s Irish Pub, 133 N. Front St.; 343-8881 MARK LYNCH —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 BENNY HILL (6:30-10PM) —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 DJ LORD WALRUS

—Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

KARAOKE —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

BEN & HEATHER (8-11PM) —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101

KWESI KANKHAM & EMMA NELSON —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

JACOB STOCKTON (6:30-10PM) —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

OPEN MIC —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

OPEN MIC —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

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Blackboard Specials

JENNY POWELL (6:30-10PM) —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 IRISH MUSIC JAM 2PM —The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road

WEDNESDAYS

PIANO —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 DJ DST AND MATT EVANS —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.

LIVE TEAM & PINT NIGHT TRIVIA ALL PINTS 8PM-10PM $2.75

DISCOTHEQUE THURS. WITH DJ’S DST AND MATT EVANS —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977

DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

PORT CITY TRIO —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

LOOSEWHEEL BLUEGRASS JAM —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

JAZZ NIGHT WITH MARC SIEGEL 6PM-8PM —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. (Mayfaire), Wilmington, NC. (910) 509-2844

DJ MILK AND MATT EVANS —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.

SPIDER MIKE & FRIENDS (2-5PM) —Fire & Spice Gourmet, 312 Nutt St.; 762-3050

(by Home Depot)

DJ DST AND SBZ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

MARK LYNCH (JAZZ GUITAR, 10:30AM-1:30PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE (9PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

910.798.9464

CHRIS BELLAMY (7-10PM) —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101 FRIED LOT (6:30-10PM) —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 KARAOKE (7PM-12AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach THIRSTY THURSDAY TEAM TRIVIA WITH SHERRI “SO VERY” (7-9PM) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 399-3266 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 OPEN MIC/SONGWRITERS NIGHT 7-10PM —Grinder’s Cafe, 5032 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 859-8266 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DENNIS BRINSON (8PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 JAHMAN BRAHMAN —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 THE WOOD BROTHERS —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 CJ POYTHRESS —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 RAS-TOBER FESTIVAL: D.H.I.M., SIGNAL FIRE, DJ RUSTY (7PM) —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 CATALYST —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 5090805 KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 2562269 FIRE DANCING AND DRUM CIRCLE (8PM); EMMA NELSON AND DYLAN JANE (11PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

DJ TURTLE —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 JACOB STOCKTON —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 A BOTTLE VOLCANIC —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 WES SAYER —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 MONICA HOELSCHER —Longstreet’s Irish Pub, 133 N. Front St.; 343-8881 THE HUFTON BROTHERS, CARY BENJAMIN, PHOTOCLUB AND ASTRO COWBOY —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 STEADY EDDIES —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

SHAGGIN SATURDAYS WITH DJ LEE PEARSON/BIG BOPPER BERNIE B —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595

206 Old Eastwood Rd.

DJ MILK AND SBZ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington DJ TURTLE —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: ADAGIO FOR STRINGS (8PM) —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 313-2584 BIG MACK SHEROEM & JD —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 THE MOTOS —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 DALLAS PERRY —Longstreet’s Irish Pub, 133 N. Front St.; 343-8881 FULL SERVICE —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

THE ENDS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

AL’S PLACE BLUEGRASS BAND —Riverfront Farmers’ Market; Water St. Wilmington

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

DARKHORSE (ROOFTOP, 7-10PM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

THE IMITATIONS —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595

CLAY WHITTINGTON —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

WEIRD HOT —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

SUNNY LEDFORD —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000

MEGAN JEAN AND THE KFB —Lighthouse Beer Festival, 3400 Randall Parkway

DAVID DIXON TRIO —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

MR. JAGER —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

TRAVIS SHALLOW —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696

WEDNESDAYS

LIVE TEAM TRIVIA 8PM

PINT NIGHT ALL PINTS $2.75

SUNDAYS

WORLD TAVERN POKER PLAY FOR FREE 7PM & 9:30PM

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

SOUFLY —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

PIANO —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251

M-80’S —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

JACOB STOCKTON (7-10PM) —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.;

TUESDAYS

BUBONIK FUNK —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by the prior Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar.

Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

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THE MALPASS BROTHERS —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.; 632-2241

Blackboard Specials

THE MALPASS BROTHERS —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.; 632-2241 FORREST TABOR —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

Wrightsville Beach, NC

ROCKTOBERFEST: MACHINE GUN, FULL DISH, MILLENIA FUNK’M, EASTBOUND —Breaktime, 127 S. College Rd. #12; 395-6658

LIVE MUSIC Oceanfront Terrace 7-10 pm FRI.

OCT 18 SAT.

OCT 19

KARAOKE W/ DJ DOUBLE DOWN —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 L SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

Overtyme Eclectic Mix

FRI.

OCT 26

OPEN ELECTRIC JAM HOSTED BY RANDY O (6PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Mike O’Donnell Dance and Classic

OCT 25 SAT.

BEN MORROW —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448

CHRISTINE & GUY Eclectic Mix

REGGAE —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414

Randy MCquay Pop and Classic

1706 North Lumina Ave. • (910) 256-2231

L I V E M ULISNIECUP

1610 Pavilion Place 910-256-0102 Monday

FRIday

$1 Tacos • $3 Wells $10 Domestic Buckets Free Pool

Karaoke with Carson $2 Draft Specials GLOW FOAM PARTY 10/18

TUESDAY $2 Bud Light & Miller Light Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament

WEDNESDAY INTERNATIONAL NIGHT $1 cans • $3 wells

THURSDAY College Night $5 Cover & 1¢ Domestic Drafts

10.18 FRIDAY NIGHT

DAVID DIXON TRIO 10.19 SATURDAY NIGHT

with THE M-80’s

saturDAY Comedy show www.deadcrowcomedy.com $2 bombs • $3 beer $4 wells

ALL DAY, EVERYDAY

$2 PBR

SUNDAY ILM’s Famous Sunday Funday with DJ Battle and the Karaoke Kong 1/2 Price Wine Bottles

$4 FIREBALL 1331 MILITARY CUTOFF RD I 910-256-3838

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LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

MONDAY S.I.N NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Draft Selections $4 Flavored Bombs • 50% off Apps 6pm til close NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 New Belgium selections (Shift Pale Lager, Fat Tire, Ranger IPA, Rampant IPA) $5 Jameson • Half Off Wings!

WEDNESDAY $2.75 Miller Lite, $4 Wells, 50% off All Bottles of wine THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Harpoon IPA Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka, 50¢ Steamed Oysters and Shrimp FRIDAY $2.75 Bud Light, $3.25 Stella, $4 Fireballs SATURDAY $2.75 Coors Light, $3.25 Bud Light Lime, $5 Jager SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite, $10 Domestic Buckets (5) $4 Mimosas, $4 Bloody Mary’s

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Wine Live Music inHalf thePrice Bar Bottles ofSaturday $ 50 2 Absolut 1/2 Price Bottles of Dream Wine $5 • Pacifico $ 4 Baybreeze $ 5 Absolut Dreams $ 4 Seabreeze WEDNESDAY $ 50 2 Pacifico Bottles $ 50 Blue Moon Draft Miller Light Pints$ $3122oz Coronoa/ 2 Select$Domestic Bottles Wednesday 250 Corona Lite Bottles Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 Sunday 4 Margaritas $ 4 Peach Margaritas $ THURSDAY 4 Bloody Marys $ 50 1 Miller Lite Pints$ $ 50 $ 1 Domestic Pints Appletinis 4, RJ’s Painkiller 5 $ 50 2 Corona and $ 50 2 Red Stripe Bottles Find us on Twitter Corona Light Bottles $ 50 2 Fat Tire Bottles @RuckerJohns Thursday FRIDAY5564 Carolina

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Guinness Cans 3 Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4

KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ MARWOAH —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 WORLD TAVERN TRIVIA HOSTED BY MUD —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 JAMES HAFF (PIANO) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 COLLEGE NIGHT KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 THE OTHER GUYS —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 HOMEGROWN RADIO SHOW HOSTED BY MARY BYRNE (7PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

FESTIVAL: NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

MARK LYNCH (JAZZ AND BLUES, 8-11PM) —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

CLAY CROTTS (3PM) —Uprising, 1701 Wrightsville Ave.; 399-1313

KARAOKE (9PM) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050

LOST IN SOCIETY, NO LABELS FIT, THE YOU’RE GOING TO DIE AND GO TO HELLS —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

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

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 313-2584 ROBERT EARL KEEN —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND (6-10PM) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 KARAOKE WITH DAMON —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 3993056 SOUTH OF K (5PM) —Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Highway 17; 6869518

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 WATER SHED —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 JOSH SOLOMON DUO —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

JAMMIN’ WITH JAX: GEORGE GARDOS, LEROY HARPER JR., TERRY NASH, LARRY TULL, STEVE KING, GERARD TORCHIO (7-10PM) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr.; 859-7374 OPEN MIC HOSTED BY THOMAS AND OGLESBY (7PM; DRUMS, AMPS, FULL PA PROVIDED) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland; 859-7188 OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 BENNY HILL (6:30-10PM) —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 ILL NINO —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 DJ BREWTAL —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776

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Juke, Jive and Wail: Fats Waller musical revue hails the Harlem Renaissance By: Shea Carver

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homas “Fats” Waller remains one of the greatest jazz pianists in American music history. With his prodigal start in the church at age 6, he graduated to professional at 15 when he began playing cabarets and theaters across the states.

He even was kidnapped once in Chicago, forced to play at Al Capone’s Hawthorne Inn where a swinging party was in full effect. With a gun to his back, four men intimidated Waller behind the keys. Only shortly thereafter did he realize it was Capone’s birthday party, in which Waller became the surprise guest and entertained with his novelty humor, Cheshire grin and prolific musicianship.

Joy Gregory’s True 2 You Productions, in conjunction with City Stage, will celebrate Waller over the next two weekends during the musical revue, “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”

For the first time, Gregory, a stunning vocalist, will sit in the director’s chair, as well

as take to the stage and costume-design the show.

“Although I am sticking to the script, I have changed songs that are generally assigned to certain characters,” Gregory says. “When speaking with my dear friend, Ray Kennedy, about the show, he reminded me that each character represents a part of Fats Waller’s personality. Although it’s a revue, I have attempted to keep those five distinct personalities throughout the show.”

The audience will be enveloped by classic hits, including the show’s title track, as well as “T’Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do,” “Honeysuckle Rose” and “Black and Blue.” “Black and Blue hits me hard every time,” musical director Chiaki Ito says. “I love the stories [Waller] tells and messages he sends through his music.”

The revue captivates the energy and zing of swinging musicality, which permeated establishments like the Cotton Club and Savoy Ballroom during the Prohibition Era. Though primarily “whites-only” es-

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tablishments, a divide broke when the exquisite playing of Louis Armstrong, Count Bessie and, of course, Fats Waller could be heard. Eventually, Lindy Hoppers of the African American race took to the dance floors, too. Carson Cram’s set design will play into the effect of the era and will feature a simple bandstand in the middle of an underground swing club. Audiences will be reminded how music, dance and camaraderie propelled the Harlem Renaissance— a culturally and artistically reforming era for the black community.

“What inspires me the most about the Harlem Renaissance is how African Americans used the arts to prove their humanity, raise racial consciousness, and demand deserved equality,” Gregory says. “I believe attempts at similar reformations are taking place throughout the country today, and that great strides have been made in many areas surrounding race relations in America. However, one only has to look at the news to see how far we have yet to go before all men and women are seen as true equals.”

“Things are better,” Ito agrees, “but there is still so much bigotry and hatred.”

Music and stone-cold talent will bridge the gap again this weekend. Gregory’s adaptation will showcase Wilmington’s most coveted singers and thespians, especially from the African American community.

Gregory has cast a host of colleagues and close friends, all of whom keep the monikers of the original Broadway cast: Irene Cara, Nell Carter, André DeShields, Armelia McQueen and Ken Page. Gregory will act as Nell.

“Kim Pacheco (Armelia), Stephanie Newkirk (Charlaine), Tracy Byrd (André), and Markus Temoney (Ken) [are performing, too],” Gregory says. “Byrd is also the choreographer, and it’s his first time choreographing an entire show. He has done an amazing job pulling from popular dance styles of the late ‘20s to early ‘40s as his inspiration.”

Moves from the cakewalk, waltz and jitterbug will be seen. Finger-snapping, handclapping and toe-tapping will ensue not only onstage but off as well. Fats Waller’s music will inspire and radiate.

“I love the intricate harmonies and the sound of the ‘big band,’” Gregory tells. “I appreciate how each song tells a story that takes the audience on a journey through a plethora of emotions. A few songs speak specifically to race and gender stereotypes, but it is all in good taste and non-

offensive. The majority of the songs, however, speak to the human experience.”

While Chiaki Ito will have big hands to fill on keys, joining her will be Rob Murphrey (drums), Nick Loeber (bass), Pedro Esparza (reeds), Aaron Lane (trumpet) and Kennith Watts Jr. (trombone). “Fats Waller must have had four hands, that’s all I have to say,” Ito quips. “Stride piano is the hardest part of it all. I’m going to do my best.”

Aside from pulling from local costumer designer Debbie Scheu’s large inventory, Gregory has scoured local resale and vintage shops to dress her cast. She spent numerous hours researching the styles from the late ‘20s through the ‘40s.

“The audience can expect to see Mary Jane shoes, pencil skirts, elegant gowns, black and white spats, World War II apparel, and lots of vintage jewelry,” she promises.

The show will act as a fund-raiser for the upcoming True 2 You Productions’ 2013 and 2014 season. If her production company’s last show, the enviable hit “The Color Purple,” is any indication of success, “Ain’t Misbehavin’” will not disappoint. Gregory credits her current directorial debut with the riveting community of players who have helped her reach her goals thus far. “[I] learned so much from Justin Smith [as his assistant director during ‘The Color Purple.’],” she says. “He and Chiaki have been so helpful and instrumental through their collaboration with this production. I have never performed ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’,’ nor have I ever seen it performed before now. So, I have been able to start with a blank slate and create what I envision without any bias.”

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Ghosts of Hollywood’s Past: Paranormal illusionist takes over Browncoat By: Maddie Deming

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iden Sinclair is not an average magician. In fact, he prefers the term “paranormal illusionist.”

Avoiding the rabbit-in-the-hat trick, he takes artifacts of history—once possessions of individuals from the past—to tell a story. He then uses illusions to bring the story to life, with a goal to summon ghosts of yesteryear and “interact” with the audience.

Sinclair, from Cheyenne, Wyoming, entered the business about 20 years ago in 1994. He started as a regular illusionist and magician, but over time lacked the desire to become just another performer doing tricks and effects.

Three years ago, he made the shift from mentalism, a type of mind-reading act, into the paranormal. Sinclair started to focus on storytelling, too.

“There [are] only so many ways you can do the ‘think of something and I’ll tell you what you’re thinking about’ act,” Sinclair says. “It’s still interesting, it’s still a good show, but I like to be able to bring people in touch with history a little bit more. That’s really more of a personal interest.”

Sinclair follows stories such as the Titanic and the Battle of Gettysburg.

He finds intrigue and inspiration from the question: “What happens to us when we pass?”

“Do we linger?” Sinclair asks. “Do people still hang around afterward? If you could actually summon them and have a chat with them, what would happen?”

Sinclair utilizes the same techniques as a magician—slight of hand, misdirection, etc.—but his show consists of a theatrical, interactive approach. It’s also more intimate than a typical, giant auditorium performance where the audience just sits and watches.

Sinclair’s show takes on a séance, so the audience has a multi-sensory, memorable and emotional reaction.

Inspired by the likes of René Lavand, a magician from Argentina, Sinclair likes to captivate the audience with content. It’s something he witnessed Lavand do during a lecture. Sitting in the front row, two feet

from the magician, Sinclair knew Lavand’s techniques and all the particulars, like what he was going to do, when he was going to do it, and where the moves were going to be.

Still, as Sinclair sat for an hour and a half, he never saw a single move from the one place he knew to look: Lavand’s hand.

“The thing about René Lavand is that his right arm is paralyzed, so he does everything with his left hand,” Sinclair says. “He’s a card magician, and a slight-of-hand guy. To be a magician, who only has one hand is really amazing because there’s only one place for you to look.”

Lavand successfully redirected and immersed the audience into the backstory. Sinclair became so involved in the vivid tales, he didn’t even think to watch Lavand’s hand.

From then on, Sinclair knew how he would pursue magic, too. “I wanted to have something as unique,” Sinclair says. “That’s always very hard to do, no matter your craft.”

Sinclair became a “paranorof Hollywood East. It will be Sinclair’s secmal illusionist,” combining ideas ond return to Wilmington, wherein he last and histories of the otherworld researched and told ghost stories about the with magic. Beforehand, such history of the Port City. This time around he magicians were called bizarrists will focus on icons like Marilyn Monroe, Peg or known as practicing bizarre Entwistle and the Black Dahlia. Extremely magic. “To me that term kind of dark tales, they will remind folks that Holsounds like needles through the lywood is more than glitz and glamour, and arm and eating razorblades,” everyone has their own troubles. Each has he quips, “but there were some a connection and relationship to the Hollypeople that are very amazing that wood Roosevelt, so the audience will learn do this kind of work.” more about the hotel that still stands today.

Sinclair makes it abundantly “We’re really excited about it,” Sinclair clear he is not a clairvoyant or says. “The Browncoat is just a very cool trial connected to ghosts and direct theatre because it’s a small house. It seats interaction. He simply puts the about 55 people and, in that, it’s a very interpast in context and then bases active room. This particular show will probhis illusions around reality, which ably interact with about 12 members of the creates a more personal effect. It audience, who will physically participate. The gives people a sense from where rest of the audience is so close, they’re gothey came. ing to be interacting with the effects [some“I can’t raise the dead or speak how].” to the departed,” Sinclair says.

Sinclair has performed in over 35 coun“There are times after shows I’m tries, terrifying celebrities, international digapproached by people who ask nitaries, and royalty alike. He has performed me to [put them in touch with their for Caesars Entertainment and Planet Hollyloved ones who recently passed]. wood, toured with “Ghost Hunters”’ Grant I have to be honest, but it’s also Wilson and Jason Hawes, and headlined heartbreaking to see someone private parties for celebrities such as Will suffering a loss, because I wish Smith and Bruce Willis. He has performed I could give them the peace they alongside luminary magicians Banachek and are desperately looking for.”

Uri Geller, and was on the most recent epiSinclair has toured about six sode of “America’s Got Talent.” shows now. He specializes in Tickets for his Wilmington performance writing every show dependent on are expected to sell out fast because of limplace and venue. “Ghosts of the ited seating. All attendees must be advised Atlas,” held in an old, haunted that, due to the sensitive nature of the show, theater in Cheyenne, focused children will not be admitted. Guests who on ghost stories of that theater. are recently bereaved are also discouraged Shortly after, Sinclair and his from attending. team did a benefit for the local domestic violence shelter. “I didn’t think it was appropriate to just do magic,” Sinclair says.

“From a Padded Room” told the story of an asylum in England that housed 3,500 people, three-fourths being women. Most of the Paranormal Illusionist women were abandoned by their husbands, no mental illness at all, yet they were incar- Aiden Sinclair cerated for the remainder of their lives in a October 17th-20th, 8 p.m. terrible asylum.

“The very first time we did the show, about $15, students; $25 GA half of the audience was in tears, which is not something a magic show does,” Sinclair 111 Grace Street • 910-341-0001 says. “I had a young lady come up to me, www.browncoattheatre.com crying, and told me how the domestic violence shelter in that town had saved her and www.aidensinclair.net her mother’s life. She was very appreciative we were doing something so unique to raise awareness.”

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Waxing Artistry: Encaustic painter Charles Roberston displays at Art Factory By: Sarah Richter

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n invaluable relationship exists between an art dealer or gallery owner and an artist. Up until the 19th century, artists primarily gained commissions through patronage based upon their renowned talent. The 19th century, with all of its modernizations, revolutions and contemporary transitions, brought about a prominent rise in democracies and the middle class.

The freedom that came with the dissolution of class barriers afforded the non-royals or disgustingly wealthy the opportunity to commission and purchase art for themselves.

These developments, particularly the advent of the camera, created a society that wanted to capture the moment, live in the present and look ahead at the exciting possibilities in the future.

This social independence led to the rise of art dealers, galleries and art, all of which appealed to the public. Paul Durand-Ruel and Ambroise Vollard were French art dealers whose association with the impressionists remains one of the earliest, modern manifestations of an art dealer/artist relationship.

They allotted exhibitions, supported the artists and believed in them, despite the controversy often publicly stirred. Although Vincent van Gogh did not sell a painting during his lifetime, his brother Theo was his biggest and most ardent supporter. Jackson Pollock’s relationship with Peggy Guggenheim put him on the map as a pillar of American artistic production.

Today the art dealer-and-artist relationship stays paramount. Galleries are plentiful in Wilmington, NC, but one in particular stands extremely unique: The Art Factory. Marcus Rich, owner and operator of downtown Wilmington’s old Jacobi warehouse, wants his gallery to be “an incubator for all of the arts.”

Modeled after the River Arts District in

Asheville and the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA, Rich erected a space where artists could create and sell art from the same area. The retail gallery space sits beside various studios where artists work daily.

Imbued with a creative spirit, the warehouse, which sits adjacent to the Cape Fear River, evokes an air reminiscent of Andy Warhol’s iconic Silver Factory in New York City. Here, artists, photographers, models and filmmakers gather to inspire each other’s works.

Currently on display until October 24th is the work of midwest transplant Charles Robertson, an encaustic painter who’s been living in Wilmington for the past eight years. Robertson got his start when asked to paint a portrait of a famous local in Kentucky.

“I was too poor to afford paint so I bought some crayons,” Robertson says. “I started coloring and coloring, but the crayon layers began to peel away. In frustration, I poured lighter fluid all over the portrait and lit it on fire. Once the lighter fluid burned away, the wax adhered together and the picture was still there.”

Encaustic painting, also known as hot-wax painting, results after heated beeswax is enhanced by added colored pigments. Metal tools and special brushes can be used to shape the paint before it cools—or heated metal tools can be used to manipulate the wax once it has cooled onto the surface. A technique notably used in the Fayum mummy portraits in Egypt around 100-300 AD, artists like Jasper Johns, Diego Rivera and Kandinsky continued in its approach.

ENCAUSTIC ENVELOPMENT: Charles Robertson’s “Winston” in encaustic technique now hangs at The Art Factory. Courtesy photo.

Robertson’s work remains dynamic, whimsical and textural. His understanding and manipulation of the wax clearly details a gentle and sensitive hand at work. His exhibition focuses on two main artistic series: “glyphs” and “From the Road’s Edge.”

“My glyphs are short for hieroglyphics,” Robertson says. “As a child I started doodling and then started picking that back up very recently.”

Much like the ancient Egyptians, Roberston uses a series of small images in a repetitive manner and creates abstract subject matter with them. Though not developing a new language, per se, he provides a transcendent connection between the founders of hieroglyphics and Egyptians’ use of encaustic painting to bear contemporary relevance.

“From the Road’s Edge” extends from childhood experiences as well. “Traveling the U.S. with my dad, and then on my own, I was

always taken with the edge of the road,” Robertson notes.

“Often looking for a place to stop and rest, we would see these views from the edge of the road. There was always such a mystery as to what’s behind the trees, and that’s what I wanted to capture.”

The images of a fast-disappearing Americana allow viewers to create a story all their own. The work captivates the mind to ask: What is behind the trees? What mystery exists there for them?

Art Factory owner Rich believes in his artists as much as they believe in him. “He is invested in his artists,” Robertson states. “I let things happen in my work like Rich is doing at Art Factory with the creative process.”

Although called a factory, it certainly doesn’t possess any of the connotations of a typical work tank. Rich has created a supportive and positive space where art can thrive. A loyal, caring and encouraging relationship coddles the best of the best.

Home to some of the kindest, most interesting artists in Wilmington, Art Factory, 721 Surrey Street, at the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, hosts Robertson’s show through October 24th.

DETAILS: Glyphs and “From the Road’s Edge” Art work by Charles Robertson The Art Factory, 721 Surry Street Through October 24th • Free

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Gallery Guide Artfuel.inc

2165 Wrightsville Ave. • (910) 343 5233 Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com

Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art gallery, now located at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street. Coming Oct. 19th: Volume 36, featuring Shannon Lange, Bill Medley, Chip Orr and two special guest artists. Opening reception to be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 19th, with guest musician Morris Cardenas. Food will be provided by Taste of Italy, San Juan, and Incredible Pizza.

Additional sponsors: Front Street, Merciless Attack and Bodies by Bunn.

ArtExposure!

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

her work is inspired by the area. The reception is from 6-8 p.m. and the public is invited.

The November show will open on November 8th and will feature a Harvest theme. The December show opening on December 13th, will be simply themed “White”.

Go to Artexposure50.com and check out Classes for Adults and Teens as well as Classes for Children. “Paint by Wine” will be offered on selected Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with Karen Crenshaw.

ArtExposure will be closed December 22nd through January 13th and will reopen to regular hours on January 14th.

CAPE FEAR NATIVE

Friday, October 11th, marks the opening reception for a solo show, “By the Beach”, featuring the work of BJ Cothran. BJ is the author of Images of America: Topsail Island and Then and Now: Topsail Island. She is also the editor of Topsail Magazine so it’s not surprising that

114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.capefearnative.com

Featured this month is local potter Renato Abbate. Abbate’s unique and whimsical ceramic creations include mugs, bowls, plates, tiles, magnets, masks and

What’s hanging around the Port City pressions of seasons and locations.

Many over-sized paintings are suited to large airy spaces where light and distance combine to emphasize a sense of freedom in the work.

New Elements Gallery

201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com

“Color Interplay” features the recent works of local artist Bruce Bowman and Nancy Tuttle May of Durham ,to hang through October 19th. Bowman’s skewed perspectives and bold palette create a striking contrast to May’s abstract studies of form and color. Bowman’s playful rendition of his subjects, primarily noteworthy structures or cityscapes, belies his background as a commercial architect. Combining collage with mixed media, May presents us with her dynamic composiNOW AT NEW ELEMENTS: “Centraal Station, Amster- tions of form and color. dam,” by Bruce Bowman. Courtesy photo

River to Sea Gallery

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (Free parking) • (910)-763-3380 • Tues.-Sat. 11am-5p; Sun. 1-4pm.

wall hangings. His collection will be featured until October 24. Cape Fear Native features art, jewelry, pottery, photography and more, all original designs by local artists in the Cape Fear area. We also have sail bags by Ella Vickers and jewelry by Half United. Stop in and support your local creative community.

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Figments Gallery offers a fresh mix of eclectic work from local and international artists of all genres. Come by for an Open House Exhibit featuring new artists on the Second Friday of every month from 6-8 p.m. It’s a great event to connect with the arts community!

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Cape Fear Community College is pleased to present “High Energy: A Celebration,” the works of Ann Parks McCray. Ann Parks McCray lives and works in Wilmington, where the area’s natural beauty inspires her abstract naturescapes. Many pieces express the essence of sky, sea, and a dense lushness of trees. A wide-ranging palette with generous paint produces an energetic textured feel. These renditions are interpretations, moments in time, im-

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 will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “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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10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunsetrivermarketplace.com

In the historic fishing village of Calabash, North Carolina, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts and crafts showcases artists from the two Carolinas. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Since 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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arts > film

Projected Memories:

Wilmington’s first annual Home Move Day takes place Saturday stable as the original media itself,” Kase states. “Although the [film] industry may be moving toward digital formats, and projection may be heading toward the digital formats, the history of cinema is not moving anywhere. This history of cinema was made on film.”

Film cannot only outlast digital mediums people now flock to, but it also features vibrant colors and image quality that can be compromised when transferring to video.

“No matter what you do to them—how you transfer or modify them—you can’t improve the original image,” Kase emphasizes.

Assuming people remain uninformed on film, it will eventually disappear. Home Movie Day and its supporters hope to ensure that does not happen. Wilmington’s first Home Movie Day will be held in King Hall Auditorium on UNCW’s campus this Saturday, October 19th. The event is free to the public, and free parking will be available in an adjacent lot. People interested in playing their 8 mm, 16mm or super-8 films (not

By: Christian Podgaysky

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t’s a long-standing tradition: the soft light and rhythmic hum of a projector illuminating memories from Christmases, recitals or softball games of yesteryear. Though it often produced a groan in childhood, the importance of home-movies capturing history—and emotion—cannot be overstated. However, the emergence of the digital age has left this familial pastime threatened.

What started in 2002, Home Movie Day seeks to give people the opportunity to play home movies shot on 8mm, 16mm and super-8 film. It celebrates classic technology and amateur filmmaking. The event also aims to inform people of the misinformation that’s been perpetuated by the rise of digital media.

Home Movie Day has spread throughout the country and internationally. This year it will come to Wilmington thanks to local film enthusiast Dr. Juan Carlos Kase.

“It’s kind of like an open-mic night but for home movies,” Kase says. “People bring in their movies, and sometimes they know what’s on them, sometimes they don’t. We always give the people who bring in films the opportunity to narrate the films.”

Some of the more poignant moments of the event come from listening to people getting to see their films either for the first time or for the first time in many years. People reminisce when seeing relatives who have passed away or memories that are long forgotten. Sharing these memories generates an unparalled sense of community.

“This is an amateur documentary of the private lives of Americans,” Kase describes. “Sometimes those private lives are just the average stuff, [such as] kids playing in the snow, birthday parties. Other times it’s historical events. I’ve seen the building of the Hoover Dam, footage of military figures with their friends before they go off to training, or local parades. So sometimes [the movies are] very private, sometimes they’re big public events, and sometimes they’re a mixture of the two. The great thing about [Home Movie Day] is that it’s full of surprises” The unique opportunity to spectate on an organic slice-of-life moment will be seen in various ways. Telling moments reveal relationships in families, child-rearing decisions, the good (and bad) fashion decisions from eras past, and even the decorum of society.

The films can be curiously unpredictable.

“They can be really fascinating,” Kase enlightens. “If you’re interested in Ameri-

can cultural history, American sociology, or regional history then there are fascinating things to be learned about from these films.”

Wilmington’s first annual Home Movie Day already promises to deliver. A local man intends to bring in footage that was shot by a family member who was a Russian spy.

“A relative of his worked for Bell and Howell, the camera company,” Kase elaborates.

“His cover was that he was a cameraman.

So he has all of this stuff that he shot as a cameraman that relates, I assume, somehow to his military service. Sounds like a fascinating little snapshot of family history and national history interacting.”

Though entertaining, attendees will gain knowledge about handling real film. Kase and Paul Schreiber, a local technician who specializes in transferring old film formats to digital ones, will field questions in an effort to educate proper care for film. Given the shift from film to VHS and DVD, many people of the current generation have never actually had first-hand experience in the medium. A number of falsities also have emerged with this change in technology.

People who made home movies on film— which is a work made on celluloid—often feel compelled to transfer them to video.

“Digital copies or digital transfers of old media are very fragile and not nearly as

VHS or DVDs) are advised to come an hour early to guarantee their films get played.

Films will be selected on a first-come, firstserve basis.

“If we have a diverse group of people from different backgrounds and different parts of the country, and we have different formats, we’ll have a much richer and more textured set of films to look at,” Kase urges. “So, I just want to encourage people to come, because the more people that come the better it will be.”

DETAILS: Home Movie Day October 19th, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

King Hall Auditorium, UNCW campus Free • www.homemovieday.com

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Returning Home: Local J.R. Rodriguez embarks on creative film venture By: Christian Podgaysky

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he cliché of people flocking to Hollywood with nothing but a suitcase and a dream has, quite honestly, been done to death. However, a man returning to his hometown to start a new chapter in life and give back to his community ... now that’s nuance.

After being away for a decade, locally born-and-bred J.R. Rodriguez returns to Wilmington with an exciting agenda. Having headed a theatre company, worked in television and directed countless stage productions, Rodriguez now takes on film and is looking for investors and funds to make his original script “Abraham’s Conflict” come to life.

During his time away in Michigan and Illinois, Rodriguez penned five scripts. He plans to shoot them all here, starting with “Abraham’s Conflict.” By bringing the stories to the Cape Fear area, he anticipates being a part of ensuring North Carolina’s prominence in the film industry.

“Since these scripts were written for Wilmington, I decided to get into the film business,” Rodriguez explains. “I’ve had some wonderful advice from the film folk here, and we have so much wonderful talent here. I want to use that talent.”

Set in Wilmington, “Abraham’s Conflict” chronicles lawyer Jacob Abraham’s dilemma as he struggles with whether or not it’s more important to win the case or insure that a young victimized girl’s voice is heard. “Jacob Abraham is the guy who’s walking down to The Dixie Grill for lunch and sees a meter about to click off and he drops two quarters in it,” Rodriguez divulges. “He’s the guy who walks into The Dixie Grill and the first five people all say, ‘Hey, Jacob! How’s it going?’ Or if somebody’s a little short on their

bill or can’t leave a tip, Jacob will throw another dollar down. He is the embodiment of Wilmington.

He makes every day special for you and everyone loves him for it.”

Rodriguez sings his praises for local talent Taylor Wilkins who will play the film’s harrowing young victim. He once starred in a production of “Annie” with Wilkins, and vowed to Wilkins and her mother that he would someday cast her in a film. He enthusiastically discusses the remarkable depth that she will bring to the character. “She has an incredible instinct as to where a character is going,” he says.

Rodriguez also will enlist the talents of Susan Stacy Cox, a part of the LA-based improv group The Groundlings. She will serve as part of the production team along with Kim Glass.

Shawn Lewallen rounds out the production team as an advisor.

The film will be dedicated to the late Donn Ansell, owner of WAAV Radio and the artistic director the Thalian Association in the ‘80s. He, along with Lou Criscuolo (artistic director of Opera House Theatre Company) helped guide Rodriguez in his formidable years, and spark his love and devotion toward the Wilmington community.

Aside from the abundance of talent that he feels will secure the success of the film, Rodriguez also boasts an in-depth budget, based on the counsel of Michael Kuhn— something he’s sure will coax confidence among investors. Currently Rodriguez has set his sights on raising $129,475 to shoot “Abraham’s Conflict.” Having been in the

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production business for awhile and heeded the advice of local film experts, he feels the best way to get backers for distribution is to have a product to show them.

Rodriguez hopes the Wilmington community will aid him in his efforts to raise the money for the project. “If every person in Wilmington gave one dollar, well, I’d be able make a movie and it’s as simple as that,” he states. “When you start looking at the numbers, you think, ‘Who the hell has $130,000?’ Everyone in Wilmington [combined] has $130,000.”

Locals who would like to support the film can donate on the Tobbot Films website, which features more information about the project. Folks also can check out the film’s Facebook page or e-mail Rodriguez directly at egtefilms@hotmail.com.

“I think the town of Wilmington should be showcased more,” Rodriguez enthuses about the importance of creating this film. “This is my hometown, and I want to show off my hometown.”

It’s one of the main reasons Rodriguez returned, along with the recent threat to North Carolina’s film industry with House Bill 994. The bill proposed to discontinue tax incentives that draw countless productions to the state each year and help us keep our area’s competitive edge.

“Why are we purposefully letting jobs go to Atlanta or New Orleans?”

Rodriguez asks. “Keep the work here!”

From the beautiful coast, to the richly historic neighborhoods, to the locals who are happy see their hometown’s potential realized, innumerable resources make North Carolina, and more specifically Wilmington, a great place for productions to locate.

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DETAILS: “Abraham’s Conflict” Donations accepted at www.tobbotfilms.com J.R. Rodriguez: egtefilms@hotmail.com

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arts > film

Grandiose Cinematic Experience:

films this week

‘Gravity’ provides a thrilling space journey

Museum Hours, The Way Way Back

By: Anghus

Cinematique • Monday through Wednesdays, (unless otherwise noted); 7:30 p.m.

Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. • $8 10/16: “Museum Hours” follows Johann, a guard at the grand Kunsthistorisches Art Museum. In a Vienna winter, he encounters Anne, a foreign visitor called to Austria because of a medical emergency. The grand Kunsthistorisches Art Museum becomes a mysterious crossroads which sparks explorations of their lives, the city, and the ways artworks reflect and shape the world.

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ovies don’t always have to conform to a traditional structure. In fact, as I get older, I find myself grateful for filmmakers who attempt to take the medium someplace new.

“Gravity” is less a traditional movie and more of a cinematic experience. The phrase “cinematic experience” gets bandied about so carelessly—thrown at any movie with a massive special-effects budget and a thousand different things happening onscreen.

The truth is, few films are truly “an experience,” but “Gravity” very much is and in a day and age where so few films deliver on that promise.

“Gravity” is the most salient example since “Avatar.” Unlike “Avatar,” “Gravity” isn’t a massive suck-fest. From the shot construction to the sound design, the entire film has an immersive quality so many movies fail to deliver. Because so, it should be seen in the theater (preferably IMAX), because it fulfills what 3D can be when implemented with care instead of the post-production conversion serving as an excuse for studios to charge an extra $3 a pop.

It’s a simple story told on a grand scale.

George Clooney and Sandra Bullock play two astronauts working on updating the Hubble telescope A satellite explosion sends a field of debris their way, kills every other crew member and strands them in space. It’s a frightening proposition and a thrilling exercise in tension. The movie never leaves its main characters, and follows them as they attempt to make their way to the international space station before oxygen runs out. That’s it—the whole kit-and-caboodle.

There are no subplots or cutaways to Earth to detail rescue efforts. It’s like watching “Apollo 13” without every leaving the capsule. As a cinematic experience, it’s damn near perfect.

Part of the movie’s perfection is its tight, compact storytelling. It’s a very small survival story set amidst a very large backdrop.

While the visuals are grand, and some of the set pieces quite epic, it still crafts a perfect story of survival in an unforgiving landscape.

Hollywood has been hellbent on making their big-budget movies epic, mandating overblown third-act shenanigans in order to make audiences feel like they just saw something huge and worthy of the price of admission.

The reality is: A good story doesn’t require noise to sell the gravitas. “Gravity” understands the need for noise but also the importance of silence.

reel to reel

FLOATING IN SPACE: Sandra Bullock and George Clooney do the spacewalk on a harrowing mission in “Gravity.” Courtesy photo

Director Alfonso Cuarón has been at the forefront of implementing all this new technology in a more subtle fashion than his peers. “Children of Men” (one of my favorite movies) used digital technology to weave scenes together seamlessly. This allowed Cuaron to craft long shots that appeared to be a single take. The end result is mesmerizing visual work that helps increase constriction of scenes by never cutting away from the main character. Audiences have little time to breathe, which helps sell the conflict of the film’s thrilling, heartbreaking final act.

“Gravity” takes that mentality and turns it up to 11. So many films employ special effects in the laziest ways: explosions, giant monsters, a thousand pieces of information filling every frame, bludgeoning our senses with noise (the third act of “Iron Man 3” springs to mind). Cuaron uses the same technology to not only make something beautiful, but to string together moments into one symphonic movement.

I wish more filmmakers possessed his level of restraint. Cuaron tells an effective, downright terrifying story, layered in visual trickery yet so wonderfully subtle. At the heart of the story, we get the message to forge ahead, even when everything seems completely impossible.

Not everyone is going to love “Gravity,” because it strays so far from traditional cinematic storytelling. A lot of the film feels more like a ride at Disney World. The goal

isn’t just to tell this survival story but to draw in and immerse audiences to the sights and sounds of the harrowing journey. While it might not be everybody’s spacewalk in the park, I loved the hell out of “Gravity” and would appreciate more movies trying to live up the moniker of this grandiose cinematic experience.

DETAILS: Gravity ★★★★★ Starring Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris

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November 13-17 • Passes on sale now!

Kickstarter party: 9/29, 128 South www.cucalorus.org • (910) 343-5995 Cucalorus features filmmakers, choreographers, video artists, vagabonds, vigilantes, and activists for the upcoming 19th annual film festival, 11/13-17. More than 200 films and programs on dance, music videos, emerging artists, social justice, works-in-progress, short films, and more. Passes for the festival on sale. Passes on sale with special discounted pricing through 9/29. Cucalorus has a Kickstarter taking place currently, which helps fund costs of bringing filmmakers to the festival.

To donate, visit Kickstarter, and attend their Launch Party downtown at 128 South, with nibbles, live music and a celebration of meeting their goal.

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The NC State of Downtown Sushi:

Sunny’s Sushi is the underdog to root for!

By: Rosa Bianca Above: Tuna, the Spicy Hawaiian and Queen Azalea Rolls from Sunny’s Sushi. Photo by Bethany Turner 30 encore | october 16-22, 2013| www.encorepub.com

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ilmington does not lack for sushi restaurants. Devout readers of encore reviews know how fond I am of Tamashii and Blue Asia.

Though I’ve never gushed about it specifically, diners in Ogden reliably can choose The Forum’s The Bento Box. Downtown is where the competition for sushi lovers is fiercest. With Nikki’s and YoSake sitting on the same block, and fighting it out like the Duke Blue Devils and Carolina Tar Heels of raw-fish purveyors, downtown Wilmington seems to have a glut of sushi options already. So, the question is: What to make of upstart and newcomer, Sunny’s Sushi?

Quite a bit, actually.

Housed in the former Trebenzio’s on Front Street, Sunny’s offers a startling array of sushi options. The menu can be a bit daunting until realizing how many of the items listed are just minor variations of one another, offering tailor-made sushi to a variety of tastes. The stark décor, in red, black and white, is somehow inviting in its minimalist glory.

A seat at the sushi bar often is my wont, because sitting across from the refrigerated fish while my meal is prepared means I get to see the chef in action. Also, I can examine the fish before it’s on my plate.

Sunny’s deep-fried kani comes with imitation crab meat, peeled into strips before being fried. The result has a visual resemblance to shoestring potatoes. The kani takes on the flavors of the fryer, giving it a rich and oily taste, with subtle hints of the sweet meat.

I can’t resist tuna tataki—almost ever.

So I apologize to anyone who might be sick of reading about it, But I use it as a bellwether for Japanese restaurants. Sunny’s does not disappoint. They use thicker cuts of tuna than those to which I’m accustomed, but with a light-pepper seasoning on the sear. Instead of just a weak layer of soy sauce, Sunny’s uses a thin layer of a sweetened teriyaki syrup. The result is a salty-sweet concoction to offset the rich fish.

Specialty rolls are where good sushi joints shine, and Sunny’s proves to be no exception. Their “Spicy Hawaiian Roll” comes with shrimp, crab and cucumber, topped with eel, avocado, mango and chili sauce. The flavors meld elegantly: spicy with sweet, fruity with fishy. Nuances can be tough to do with spicy, but the Hawaiian threads the needle beautifully.

“The Dark Fear,” a cooked roll featuring blue crab, shrimp, smoked eel, avocado, sweet glaze and tobiko, offers a warmer twist on sushi rolls. Admittedly, I find the texture a little mushy, but the sweet glaze gives off a rich element. The blue crab

in particular shines as a powerful flavor amongst others.

Diners must be sure to sneak in a bite of the eel: soft and warm, with a light covering of Asian barbecue sauce and sesame seeds. The smoky sauce, seared into the flesh of the eel, tastes delicate while still potent enough to be worth a nibble.

Sunny’s Sushi deserves a good deal of credit for plate presentation. Each dish marks a treat for the eyes. Colors and patterns blend seamlessly on each plate. They use diced fruit, vegetables and roe to create visual art, and the extra effort shows.

Sauces, too, make Sunny’s Sushi worth the trip. Spicy mayos, chili sauces, sweetened glazes ... I don’t think any specialty roll came with only one sauce.

Sunny himself manages to be a quietly gregarious fixture behind the sushi bar. He takes an interest in every patron, remembers regulars, and dishes out the occasional sample. A beneficiary of a scallop nigiri, his generosity makes everything taste better, despite the fact I’m already a big fan of the scallop (even if it is one bite of seafood I prefer cooked).

There are big plans for Sunny’s in the coming months. A sake lounge seems to be next on the agenda. In fact, Sunny’s selection of sake may be the best in town; they even have their own flavor profiles

entrées, and an even more extensive menu will come out before the new year.

If someone had asked me six months ago about opening a sushi restaurant downtown, I would have said they’re crazy.

The over-saturation seems too great to ignore. But if YoSake and Nikki’s are the Duke and Carolina of the downtown sushi market, then I think Sunny’s just might be an upstart NC State team. I can’t help but root a little for the underdog.

DETAILS: Sunny’s Sushi 141 N Front Street (910) 833-7272

FRIED SALAD: The fried strips of kani at Sunny’s Sushi makes brings a whole new experience to the term “salad.” Photo by Bethany Turner

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■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the

Summer

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

DIXIE GRILL

Hell’s Kitchen mushroom bacon swiss burger. 118 Princess Street, Downtown Wilmington.

AMERICAN BLUEWATER

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

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

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

Blue Surf Café

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including waffles, skillet hashes and sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi and signature meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our house favorites Braised Beef Brisket and Jerk Chicken Empanada’s. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also

have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Infused Lemonade, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and kids menu ■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

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

Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest.

(Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch - Wednesday-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner, Mon.-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

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The Dixie Grill has undergone numerous transformations over the years. It has been a white linen establishment, a no-frills diner and pool hall, a country café and now a classic American diner. The menu hearkens back to an aesthetic that equated good food with freshness, flavor and a full stomach. This combination has earned The Dixie Grill the Encore Reader’s Choice award for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Diner” several times. Call the Dixie an homage to the simplicity of southern cuisine, call it a granola greasy spoon, call it whatever you like. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER: OPEN 7 days a week. Serving Breakfast and Lunch 8:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. Serving dinner Thursday, Fri, and Saturday from 4 – 10 pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington

Elijah’s

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

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

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or

two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

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

HENRY’S

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

Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

Holiday Inn Resort

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

■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat..

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

K’s Cafe

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood 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. 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, 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. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 7916995. Find us on Facebook.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Serving several pita options, as well as new lighter selections!

■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; seasonal hours, Memorial Day-Labor Day open 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: “Date Night” menu every Tues.; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mon., Fri. & Sat. in summer from 5-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

SHELL ISLAND RESTAURANT

We invite you to experience dining in Wrightsville Beach’s—Shell Island Restaurant located inside the Shell Island Resort. The breathtaking panoramic ocean views are complemented with menu items that will invigorate your appetite. Whether you are in search of breakfast, lunch or dinner, our specialized menus feature the freshest ingredients prepared and presented by our dedicated service staff. Here is a reason to visit everyday—Weekday drink specials are offered both at the inside lounge or the poolside bar.

If a refreshing beverage is what you desire, the only question is: Inside or out? So try Shell Island Restaurant for fun in the sun and a view second to none. You can observe the true island scene and absorb the true island dining experience. 2700 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Bch, NC 28480. (910) 256-8696 ■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront Dining ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday & Saturday 7 – 10 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.shellisland.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 grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade 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, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday & Tuesday 11am-9pm; Weds, Thurs, Fri, & Sat 11am-3am; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Sunday Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday

11 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 4523952. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

■ 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 II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts). And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

BLUE ASIA

Blue Asia serves a wide range of Asian and Pacific Rim cuisines, in Chinese, Japanese and Thai, prepared by experienced chefs. By offering only the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables, chefs prepare classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as hibachi tempura dishes, and favorites like Pad Thai or chicken and broccoli. A large selection of appetizers, such as dumplings and spring rolls, along with homemade soups and salads, make Blue Asia a fusion experience, sating all palates. Folks dine in an upscale ambiance, transporting them to far-away metropolises. We always serve a full menu, and we specialize in the original all-you-can-eat, made-toorder sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95).

With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young professionals and seasoned diners alike. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52. 910-799-0002.www.blueasiabistro.info ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Wed, 11am10pm; Thurs-Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: All-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95).

■ WEBSITE: www.blueasia.info

419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

■ 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. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

SUNNY SUSHI & LOUNGE

Delight in a delectable range of “gateway” sushi and contemporary takes on classic Japanese cuisine in a hip and simple setting. Our fusion sushi makes use of unique ingredients such as seared steak

THAI SPICE

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

CAJUN BOURBON ST

At Bourbon St., the food, style and atmosphere are New Orleans-bred but Carolina-refined. It features the unique decoration of a typical New Orleans bar, as it seems to have been extracted from the heart of the French Quarter. The classic French style and the laidback American culture come together to offer us a unique place where joy can be inhaled at every breath.

The authentic Southern decorations in Bourbon St. were carefully selected at antique houses, garage sales and thrift shops found in the streets of the Big Easy.

It enables us to offer you the true experience of being in the heart of the French Quarter: Bourbon St. It’s the best place to enjoy with friends, with the rhythm of live music, the classic taste of typical Cajun food, and the best beers available in our market. 35 N. Front St.; (910) 762-4050.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

Join us for Breakfast & Lunch Where the people make the place!

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.

and blue crab, offering downtown Wilmington a fresh and modern taste. Offering over 85 different sushi rolls, many are titled in quintessential Carolina names, such as the Dawson’s Creek, the Hampstead Crunch, and the Queen Azalea. We focus on fresh, organic ingredients, and seek to satisfy guests with dietary restrictions—we have many vegetarian options, for instance.

Our selections feature exotic ingredients such as eel and octopus, while we even offer rolls using sweet potatoes or asparagus. Dine with us and discover the tantalizing flavors you’ve been missing. 141 N. Front St.; (910) 833-7272 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm; Sat. 12pm-2pm.

Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 5 p.m.11 p.m.; Sun: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunny Maki Combo Specials: 3 sushi rolls for $11.95 daily.

Now delivering to area businesses Mon. - Fri.

Cafe OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Serving breakfast and lunch Mon -Sat and brunch on Sundays 420 Eastwood Rd., #109

910-791-6995 • www.ks-cafe.net

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■ FEATURING: Authentic Creole Cajun cuisine, live

music Thursday, Friday and Saturday with no cover.

Try our famous charbroiled oysters.

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: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine.

■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

IRISH THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER:

Open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

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

■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN AMORE PIZZA AND PASTA

We believe fresh ingredients and good conversation are what makes a meal. You will discover that pleasure and happiness does not stop with the food we prepare, but will spill over into the warm, casual atmosphere we provide. Every guest is a welcome part of our family from the moment they

walk through the doors. Whether you are looking for a fresh salad from the garden, a hot sub from the oven, a dish of pasta, or a pizza straight from your own creation; you will find it here! From calzones, strombolis and meatballs, every dish is made fresh to order. Our homemade dough and sauce is made daily, as we strive for the best, using the highest quality ingredients. Complete your meal with our decadent desserts, such as the popular Vesuvius cake or our Chocolate Thunder cake. We serve cheesecake, cream puffs, and made-to-order cannolis and Zeppoli. We offer cozy outdoor seating, big-screen TVs—and ice cold beer served with a frosted glass, as well as wine. Please call for daily specials, such as homemade lasagna and brisket.

2535 Castle Hayne Rd.; (910) 762-1904.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs: 11am to 9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 11am-7pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington near the airport ■ FEATURING:$4.99 lunch special: 2 slices and a drink, from 11 am-3pm; $4.99 10in. pizza after 3pm; $4.99 for 6 wings all day

A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen.

Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly.com Open M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ponatone, Pandora, Torrone and gift baskets of all sizes!

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St

and Kerr Avenue).

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique familyfriendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Penne alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna, and mix-and-match pasta dishes (including a gluten-free penne), Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowdpleaser. Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and deliciously plump chicken wings, and you’ve got a game day in heaven. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of smallbrewery beers included in their 25-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have over forty bottled beers, great wines, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s has two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, efficient service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. It’s all good.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

Pizzetta’s Pizzeria

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-fromscratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com.

Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal. Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910799-4300) or Pizzetta’s II, Leland, 1144 E. Cutler Crossing, St., Ste 105, in Brunswick Forest.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: ILM location: Mon.Sat., 11 a.m., and Sun., noon. • Leland location: Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.

-11 p.m.; Sun., noon - 9:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington and coming soon, Brunswick Forest in Leland ■ FEATURING: Homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and desserts, all made from family recipes!

■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

SIENA TRATTORIA

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

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: 10am-Midnight every day

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Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays

■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com

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) 2519444, 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: 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone.

This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles.

From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road, Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

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. 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for takeout. 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 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

Come dine-in or take-out from the newly renovated Co-op Kitchen at Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market. You can fill your plate or box with hot bar and salad bar items that are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Made-to-order sandwiches, like the Tempeh Reuben, are served hot off the Panini grill.

The Co-op Café offers organic smoothies and fresh juices; local wheatgrass shots; fair trade organic coffee, lattes, and chai tea; and our newest addition of Lenny Boy kombucha tea on tap. Don’t forget our baked-from-scratch baked goods! The Co-op Kitchen provides menu items that appeal to everyone, regardless of dietary demands.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ WEEKEND BRUNCH: Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SALAD BAR: Mon. - Sun, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ SANDWICHES: Mon. - Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

■ BAKERY & CAFE: Mon. - Sun, 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: indoor/outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi ■ WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop

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 eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

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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 attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature 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. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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SERVING LUNCH & DINNER NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

Pilot house

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

We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster BaR

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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

of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

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

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sportsthemed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: $6.99 lunch specials and free pool

until 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. $2.50 drafts on Tuesdays with 42 options.

■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.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 Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. 763-4133.

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SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers

Monday - Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

TAPAS The Olive Cafe and Wine Bar

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND SPORTS TAVERN

Fox and Hound is an English-style sports tavern that offers a warm, inviting ambiance and friendly, entertaining staff. Relax in the spacious bar area while watching your favorite team on one of 25 large, high-definition TVs. Or, choose to enjoy lunch or dinner in the mellow dining room or on the enclosed patio. Play pool on our premium tables (brand new felt!), challenge your buddy to a game of darts, or stop by before seeing a movie at the neighboring Mayfaire Cinema. Fox offers dishes for every palate and appetite—from handcrafted Angus beef burgers to grilled salmon or sirloin. Finish the meal with our Great Cookie Blitz, a 6-inch chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. We offer 42 taps and over 100 craft beers, plus a wide array of liquor and wine to choose from—so Fox is sure to enliven any night out! Join us for guys’ night, girls’ night, or date night. We’re open daily and serve a full menu ‘til 2 a.m., so look to Fox and Hound for the best party in town! 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

An epicurean emporium devoted to taste, The Olive Cafe and Wine Bar features delicious one-of-a-kind winds and foods from around the world. Transport your senses through flavor by relaxing in our restaurant’s contemporary Parisian decor, and taste an upscale experience without the uptight attitude.

We serve appetizers, small plates, and entree’s in a creative and comforting way, using artisanal products. We offer over 75 boutique wines to choose from and 20+ craft beers, as well as food and wine classes to enhance your food experience. We have espresso, specialty cheeses, meats, chocolates and pastries for your at-home enjoyment of our products, as well. Hours: Mon - Tue: 11am-6pm (lunch ‘til 3pm only); Wed - Thu: 11am-10pm; Fri Sat: 11am-midnight; Sun: 11:am-3pm. 1125-E Military Cutoff Rd. (The Forum) (910) 679-4772 • www.olivecafenc.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Sunday Brunch 11am – 3pm ■ WEBSITE: www.http://olivecafenc.com

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Life After Breast Cancer

he month of January, for many, signifies a blank slate, a fresh start. As the clock strikes 12 a.m. on the first day of the new year, life seems bright—and not just because of the twinkling lights and metallic decorations. It’s as if any mistake from the year before can be forgotten, and change for the better can be embraced.

For Kris Beasley, one of encore’s advertising reps, January 2012 meant something very different. It was the month she discovered she had breast cancer.

At the age of 45, with no history of the disease in her family, Kris felt a lump in her left breast. When her husband confirmed feeling the knot-like mass, neither of them immediately assumed it was cancer. Kris considered it might be a regular side-effect of her menstruation; still, she reasoned if the lump wasn’t gone in a couple weeks, she’d have it checked out.

When Kris did visit the doctor’s office, the nurse practitioner sent her for a diagnostic mammogram. “Next thing you know, I was referred to a surgeon for a biopsy and got the call that I had breast cancer,” Kris recalls. “I was in shock. I could not believe it.”

Kris’ options were to have a lumpectomy (removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue) or a mastectomy (removal of the entire breast). She chose the lumpectomy with a breast reduction. Surgery was set for March 2nd, 2012.

When the doctor went in, Kris’ tumor was larger than expected. She was then diagnosed at stage two—and chemotherapy became a requirement.

By April Kris began treatment: six rounds of chemotherapy, three weeks apart, and daily radiation. “My hair started falling out after my first chemo treatment,” she remembers. “I tried to hang on to it as long as I could but ended up asking my husband to just shave it all off.”

Hair loss was Kris’ initial concern with chemo, and as her long locks thinned, she also lost her eyelashes and eyebrows. “But in the end, it was nothing,” she says. “It felt liberating to see myself bald in the mirror—I smiled.”

Having read a book about chemo treatment and possible side effects, Kris also worried about nausea and vomiting, as well as changes in taste and smell. Some cancer patients expe-

One of encore’s very own shares her story

rience a strong metallic taste while undergoing treatment, especially while eating. Yet, as every journey with cancer is different, the book ended up causing more fear than it relieved: Kris gave herself unnecessary anxiety over symptoms she never experienced.

“I was scared about the chemo, but I never got sick, and I never lost weight,” she tells. “In general,

chemo was OK.” Such a collected reaction is surprising, as Kris would spend four or five hours receiving an intravenous drip during each session. For other patients, it can be even longer. “You start with something that helps chill you out, and they change the bags with the different drugs, but everyone’s chemo cocktail is different,” Kris says. “I would just bring a book to read; people would sleep or knit. But I was thankful I never really got sick.”

On the other hand, the one component Kris didn’t fret over—radiation—ended up being the most taxing part of her treatment. While each dose only lasted about 15 minutes, it was a daily occurrence Kris faced for months. “Everyone said it was no big deal, but it was the part I liked the least,” she shares. “Every single day I had to breathe a certain way during the treatment: My heart is under my left breast, and they didn’t want the radiation to hit my heart. Holding my breath lifted my breast away from my heart, but I could hardly get it right. It just stunk having to go through that every day.”

Though Kris received so much support from friends and family, she was still a mother, an employee, an adult who spent so much of her daily life taking care of others. She found it hard to accept help, and even harder to discuss her feelings with loved ones.

“It was just overwhelming,” Kris says, barely holding back tears. “I just felt so taken care of. Sometimes you really come to know who a person is when you go through a tough time.

My husband—he’s stellar. He really is. Usually, I’m the one who’s doing the care-giving, like through our church, so it was hard in a weird way for me to receive that. But I quickly got over that. It was just amazing the people that came to help me, in all facets of my life . . . My bosses allowed me to just work my schedule the way that worked best for me.”

In October 2012, during National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Kris completed her

By: Bethany Turner

Above: After surviving breast cancer in 2012, Kris Beasley (second from right) participated in Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure with her friends and daughter, Brooke (far right). Courtesy photo

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treatment and her hair began to grow back.

She worked through the entire six months of her chemotherapy and radiation, and thought beating cancer and moving on as a survivor would finally bring some normalcy to her life.

Yet, only now is she starting to feel like herself again. But Kris often felt sluggish or unhappy in the months after conquering cancer.

“For me, it was the hardest part of the journey,” she says. “I couldn’t find normal anymore. I didn’t look like myself or feel like myself. I kept trying to get over it, but I was freaking out. Of course, I didn’t want to tell anyone about my anxiety because what was I complaining about? It was over! I couldn’t really explain what my problem was without feeling like a huge complainer. I just kept trying to get back to normal by myself.”

A check-up with her oncologist, Dr. Arb, allowed Kris to tap into her emotions. “She asked me how I was doing, and I broke down and started crying,” Kris reveals. “I was so embarrassed. I was all ready to say, ‘I’m doing great! So happy to be getting back to normal!’

Yet, I just started weeping. I was mortified.”

Dr. Arb assured her feelings were normal—something many women endure after treatment. She suggested Kris speak with a counselor who deals with post-treatment cancer patients. “I was in such a low place, I did just that,” Kris tells. “But I didn’t want to tell anyone, because I thought it would show weakness.”

Kris met with Sarah Brownlee of The Healing Partnership. “I never thought talking to someone would alleviate so much of my worry,” Kris muses. “She was so cool and easy to talk to. I was able to tell her exactly how I really felt about everything—it was awesome.”

Brownlee gave Kris concrete methods to deal with stress and anxiety. “I think being able to express myself to an outsider, someone who didn’t know me or my story, was liberating,” Kris divulges. “Being able to tell an objective party your fears, dark thoughts, crazy thoughts, and funny thoughts was very therapeutic. I saw Sarah once a week for about two months total.”

Though Kris was fortunate to not need financial assistance from non-profit organizations, she admits the battle left a large bill. After insurance coverage, her family deals with the leftover balance through payment plans.

“A lot of places make you come up with X amount of your money down, which is a scary thing,” Kris explains. “I kept thinking to myself, How do some of these people make it through if they don’t have the money? I didn’t get connected with the Pretty in Pink Foundation until after my cancer was over, but that’s a local service to help people pay for their bills.”

Dr. Lisa Tolnitch, a breast-cancer surgeon with Duke Cancer Institute, founded the nonprofit in May 2004. The goal is to help as many under-insured and uninsured breastcancer patients—women and men—to receive the treatment they need. They collect money through sponsorships, fund-raisers, donations and pledge drives.

Many local businesses offered free services and products to Kris and other cancer patients. “I got a free will-call bra from Belk through Pretty in Pink,” she shares. “[The local foundation coordinator] sent an e-mail saying, ‘There are no strings attached. You just have to call and set your appointment.’

So I went and was able to pick out whatever I wanted, which was great.”

Several salons hold spa days through Dr. Arb and Dr. Weinberg, a surgeon specializing in breast cancer. The patients are invited for a day of free pampering.

“I think a lot of businesses reach out to those doctors,” Kris tells. “I just got a note from Dr. Weinberg; she had a big event where you could get pedicures, manicures and massages. Even though I’m past it, I was still invited.”

Dr. Arb recommended Kris to Sheila’s Wig Hair and Skin Care Salon during chemo. Now that her hair has grown back, Kris will also donate the turbans and scarves she wore. More over, she will donate her wig to Pretty in Pink, so a woman who cannot afford one may still feel feminine.

“The wig wasn’t cheap,” Kris concedes.

“I remember I had a hard time spending the money for it, but my husband said, ‘We’re getting you whatever you want.’”

There are even exercise resources for survivors, such as the 12-week Livestrong program at the YMCA. It is open to all cancer survivors, not just those of breast cancer, and it focuses on strength-building. Those who complete the program receive a free, yearlong membership to the YMCA. Today, Kris’ effervescent personality is no longer weighed down by the medicines, treatments, surgery and fears. “You can dwell on the negative or embrace the positive,” she says. “I prefer the latter.”

Though life after breast cancer will never be the same, she has begun anew. The intimacy and strength it brought to her relationships with family and friends remains of greater value.

“My relationship with my husband and daughter deepened,” she affirms. “My faith in God kept me in peace and without worry.

The love I received from family and friends was mind-blowing—it still brings me to tears.

My co-workers stepped up and covered for me while I was out. Doctors, nurses and health professionals provided great care with smiles on their faces. Businesses provided free services for me. And I got a new, perky set of ta-tas!”

Her greatest takeaway from the experience: “Having cancer of any kind is a scary, life-changing experience. But if you pay close attention, you will also gain some blessings.”

a loved one” and how to find support. ww5. komen.org

Women of Hope

Educational opportunities, financial assistance, and several different support groups for ladies with any type of cancer. (910) 7997178, womenofhopenc.org

Messages of Hope

New Hanover Regional Medical Center invites area cancer survivors, their loved ones and the medical professionals who treat cancer to share their personal messages of hope, courage and triumph about the disease to offer comfort for others. Talking about it is also therapy! Visit the online catalog of stories: http://nhrmc.us/wp

Grief Support

The Lower Cape Fear Hospice offers several different support-group options for adults, from free monthly drop-in sessions to specific groups such as coping with the death of a loved one, loss of parents, growth and education, and hope for the holidays. Serving New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, and Columbus counties. www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org

Susan G. Komen Foundation

EVENTS:

Save a Breast, Eat a Wing

At Buffalo Wild Wings (206 Old Eastwood Rd. and 5533 Carolina Beach Rd.), every “Boneless Thursday” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the month of October, 10 percent of all food sales will be donated to the Pretty in Pink Foundation. “Pink Buffalo” drinks will be available all through October with a portion of the proceeds being donated as well. Limited edition shirts will be sold for 100 percent donation. (910) 798-9464 or (910) 392-7224.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Sat., Oct. 19th, head to Cape Fear Community College for a walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Walk begins at 10 a.m.; visit www.main.acsevents.org/site/ TR?fr_id=55894 to sign up to fundraise or to donate.

Run for Hope

The Susan G. Komen Foundation offers info for those diagnosed with breast cancer, like understanding the diagnosis, treatment options, and improving life after treatment.

There’s also info for family and friends of someone diagnosed, such as “what to say to

Sat., Oct. 19th at 10 a.m., Duplin Winery will host a 5k race ($30) and one-mile run/ walk ($20) with food, music and wine. Proceeds benefit Women of Hope. www.womenofhopenc.org

RESOURCES:

Pretty in Pink Foundation

Providing financial services when breast cancer is present but insurance is not. Wilmington office: 4014 Shipyard Blvd., (910) 6209871, www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org

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Flying High with Hope:

Women of Hope fund-raiser makes angels out of kids By: Amanda Greene

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en little girls and three boys have been waiting in the wings—quite literally—for the last month to find out if they will be chosen for the 2014 Angels of Hope cover child. Though these sweeties are precious, this is no beauty contest. It’s a fund-raiser and online voting contest to raise money for Women of Hope, a Wilmington nonprofit that helps support women after any cancer diagnosis.

“With cancer, you instantly become a survivor, fighting it, the minute you receive that diagnosis,” says Elizabeth Barnes, the founder of Women of Hope. “But what we know is that you become better off because of that diagnosis because life is sweeter; family draws closer. With support groups in Women of Hope, confidentially, women can laugh and cry together.”

The fourth annual Angels of Hope Charity Campaign is sponsored by Barnes’ husband, local photographer Kenny Barnes. Elizabeth puts out a call over Facebook for parents interested in volunteering to have their child

SWEET FLIGHT: A current Angel of Hope candidate, Angel #9. Photo by Kenny Barnes.

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photographed for the calendar. Then Kenny takes the photos and adds the wings in his studio off 41st Street. The children’s parents, grandparents and the public vote for a dollar each, with all monies benefitting the charity.

Donna Shingleton of Shingleton Farms in Pender County allowed her 3-year-old granddaughter, Caidyn Shingleton, to be involved in the calendar. It’s a way to continue supporting a cause she loves.

“We’ve known Kenny and Elizabeth for years and years,” she says, “and it’s just really a cause we believe in. Everybody wants their sweet angel to win, so, to me, it’s a great way for them to raise money.”

All of the children will be included in a 2014 calendar, which Women of Hope also sells as a fund-raiser. Votes get cast for the front cover of the calendar and will continue at the organization’s website, womenofhope.com, until October 31st.

Barnes chose angels as a reflection of her deep Christian faith. Yet, Women of Faith is not a faith-based organization. In fact, angels are everywhere at their photo studio. Stone angels line the walkway outside. A portrait on Elizabeth’s desk shows an angel kicking her feet up on a cloud, saying, “Even angels need a break now and then.”

“As a studio, we’ve been here 26 years, and this is what we felt God was leading us to direct especially when cancer became personal for us,” Elizabeth adds.

She was speaking of their daughter, Kelly, who was diagnosed at age 32 with breast cancer. Now, Kelly is in remission and planning her wedding.

“As we went through our journey with Kelly, we realized there were areas of support for families dealing with cancer that were not being met in the community,” Barnes continues. “This may sound weird, but if you were fortunate enough to get a breast cancer diagnosis then you had lots of support. But for women with other cancers, there was nothing for them.”

Women of Hope fills those gaps. Women and their families who are dealing with colon, rectal, breast, leukemia and any other type of cancer become part of support programs around the region. With the groups set up in New Hanover, Pender and Duplin counties, the organization aims to add more in Brunswick and Onslow counties soon.

Women of Hope hosts a New Hanover County Support Group at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays each month at Freedom Baptist Church (802 North College Rd., between Corning and the Kings Grant residential subdivision). The West Pender and Duplin support groups meet at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays each month at Friendly Community Baptist Church (1730 US Hwy. 117 in Burgaw).

They continue to ramp up their public presence, too. Just last week, Women of Hope hosted The Carolina Cancer Care Expo and Symposium at UNCW along with the UNCW College of Health and Human Services, SEAHEC, and the New Hanover Regional Medical Center—Zimmer Cancer Center.

In addition to the Angels of Hope Calendar campaign, the group will hold the Duplin Winery 5K Run for Hope on October 19th and The Hope Ball on November 8th. All money goes to their support programs.

DETAILS: Women of Hope Angels of Hope Calendar Fund-raiser Vote for $1 for cover; monies go toward Women of Hope support groups Deadline: October 31st 910-799-7178 www.womenofhopenc.org Amanda Greene is the editor of Wilmington Faith & Values at WilmingtonFAVS.com. Do you have a volunteer opportunity to highlight? Email her at Amanda.

Greene@ReligionNews.com or call 910-520-3958.

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A Fetching Festival:

Salty Paws celebrates year number five for our furry friends By: Fiona Ní Súilleabháin

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hen Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005, it left behind a lot of damage and destruction, including over 1,836 deaths and millions left homeless. Katrina ranks sixth in overall strength of recorded Atlantic hurricanes. In its aftermath, more than 250,000 pets were left stranded. The day after the hurricane hit, Carolina Beach resident Jeannie Mintz set up Saving Animals During Disasters (SADD).

A nonprofit organization, SADD strives to rescue animals affected by natural and man-made disasters. On October 19th, the nonprofit will celebrate their 5th annual Salty Paws Festival. The past four events have proved successful, with over 3,000 visitors coming out in support.

“The cost of taking care of one animal is extremely expensive,” Mintz, president of SADD, says. “In New Hanover County, the cost for rescuing one cat is $75 just for one night in the shelter—that’s before any vet

care, food or any other expenses.”

Mintz says it’s hard to keep track of how many animals they’ve rescued over the years and how many they’ve helped find new homes. “Just the other day, I was on a lunch break and within that break, I was dealing with several calls—about 21 cats,” she notes. “An older gentleman had three days to leave his home and needed help moving his animals. Another call was from a person who found a cat and kittens behind a dumpster—and that was only two out of four calls I had during lunch.”

Funds raised from previous festivals have amounted to around $23,000, but expenses have cost $9,000. “This year, we really hope to raise up to $28,000 to $30,000, and lower expenses,” Mintz states. “This is now the only fund-raiser we do throughout the year, as we’ve opened up three Salty Paws Thrift stores on Carolina Beach Road and Austin Commons.” They sell everything from home décor to jewelry; however, they do not sell clothing. “[All] revenue goes toward animal

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rescues,” Mintz notes.

The festival is filled with fun, food and entertainment, with music by Mystic River.

Over 75 food vendors will be serving tasty treats, plus there will be a wine and beer garden. Naturally a pet-friendly event, costume contests will be enjoyed, and cash prizes and gift baskets will be given away to winners.

“We’re also doing a Bubba/Bubbette contest, for the most Southern dog; female dogs are welcome to enter, too,” Mintz details. “I don’t usually get to see the pet costume contests, but last year I saw a greyhound, [and] its owner had put a box around him and painted it like the greyhound bus. It was hilarious.”

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Raffle prizes consist of jewelry, a smoky topaz ring from Ivy Cottage, a 6-foot canvas tropical print from Canvas Giclée Printing, as well as cash prizes. Animal adoption and micro-chipping will be available for $30. Funds raised from the event go toward the care and medical needs of abused and neglected animals.

“We hope to get as many animals as possible micro-chipped,” Mintz tells. “I also love getting exposure out for all these rescues’ and getting them adopted into a forever home.”

Mintz has designed a Saving Animals During Disasters trailer, which provides disaster aid as a mobile vet clinic, It comes complete with supplies, bedding, food and a vet table, and its purpose is to transport tools and facilities to areas in need of urgent animal care.

“The disaster trailers can be used to haul animals in and out—for instance from that puppy-mill bust in Pender County [last] Wednesday,” Mintz informs.

The puppy mill bust rescued over 100 animals from horrendous living conditions.

“We’ve learned that we can teach other, much bigger organizations than ourselves, the benefits of having and developing these trailers,” Mintz says.

DETAILS: Salty Paws Festival Carolina Beach Lake October 19th, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $6 GA, children under 10 free. www.savinganimalsduringdisasters.org

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to-docalendar halloween events HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 10/18, 6-11pm; 10/19, 2pm-11pm; 10/20, 2pm10pm: A frighteningly fun Cape FEAR tradition at Poplar Grove Plantation since 1981 with a haunted barn, haunted hayride, kiddy funhouse, rides, games, food, prizes, fortune tellers, non-scary hayrides, costume contest and activities for all ages. It’s a hoot! Poplar Grove Plantation, 910686-9518. www.poplargrove.com LYCEUM ACADEMY HAUNTED HOUSE New Hanover High School’s Lyceum Academy Presents Haunted House 2013: “Insanity.” Running Thurs. and Sun., 7-10pm; Fri and Sat., 7pmmidnight through Halloween. Located in and abandoned and creepyArmy Reserves Barracks at 2150 Burnett Blvd. (near State Ports). “Insanity” explores the mind of a serial killer. Visitors will begin as members of the jury, delivering justice and determining the sentence of a deranged criminal. A medical doctor sets the stage by examining the mind of the criminally insane. Without warning, a series of frightening events lead the jury into the mind of the convicted killer, where they are trapped without a clear escape. 28 rooms based on recent or classic horror films, draws participants through the insane mind. $10;

fundraiser for the public school college preparatory program, Lyceum Academy. Students create the concept, design and build the sets, write the scripts, fill all acting roles and maintain a high level of creeped-out energy. PG13.

VICTORIAN MOURNING PERIOD Learn about death and mourning in the Victorian period at this two night exhibit from the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. Our docents will take you through four period decorated rooms as we explore this important topic in Victorian culture. Light refreshments will be served that are based on the same funeral food that the Victorian ate. Tickets are $10, 10/18-19, 5-7:30pm. (910) 762-0492.

AQUA CAMP: SPOOkY CRITTERS 10/18: AquaCamp: Spooky Critters. Halloween day camp (age 5-12) features slippery, slimy animal programs. Admission; pre-register. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach; 910-4588257; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher SCIENCE SPOOkTAkULAR! Science Spooktacular, 10/19 , 6-9pm. Fee: $3 for members; $6 for non-membersTurn fright into delight! Unleash your inner mad scientist as you create concoctions that bubble, glow, and even smoke. Make a frozen shadow, taste a creepy crawly, and uncover the science behind spooky

Happenings and events across Wilmington

magic! Sponsored by Time Warner Cable’s Connect A Million Minds initiative. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. ZOMBIE WALk 10/19: Makeup begins at 1pm, followed by the walk at 4pm and live music 5pm until 7pm. Admission charge of $5 or 3 nonperishable food items benefits Food Bank of ENC. Boardwalk on Front Street, 15 S. Front Street, Wilmington. www. facebook.com/events/1406470216231066/ LUMINARY OF OAkDALE CEMETERY 10/20: Luminary Tour of Oakdale Cemetery.

6:30; 6:45 & 7pm. Enjoy an evening stroll under the moonlight with 600 luminaries lighting the way to five grave sites in the cemetery. At each stop there will be a speaker telling the stories of those who are buried there. Refreshments, light snacks.

Admission charge. Limited tickets, sold first come first served. Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington. 910762-5682; www.oakdalecemetery.org MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE Tuesdays in October (22, 29). Solve an exciting who-dunnit on a 2-hr. dinner cruise along the Cape Fear River. Audience participation; prizes.

Boards at 6pm; departs 6:30pm at dock (Water & Dock sts). Admission charge. Reservations required: 910-343-1611; 800-676-0162; www. cfrboats.com TRICk OR TREATING UNDER THE SEA 10/24-25: Trick-or-Treat Under the Sea. 5pm-8:30pm. Families can enjoy thrills & gills in the same day. Indoor trick-or-treating, face painting, storytelling, magic shows, spooky divers and haunted gardens are highlights at this family Halloween party. Note: only umbrella strollers permitted. Admission charged (children 2 and under free).

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Loggerhead Rd., Kure Beach; 910-458-8257; ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher PANIC ATTACk Through 11/2, Fri.-Sat. night & 10/24 & 31; 6pm-11pm (Thurs. Oct 24 & 31); 6pm-12midnight (Fri. & Sat.); Nov. 1&2 (Lights-on tours at 11am, 1pm, 2pm; lights off tours at 6pm-12am). Over 30,000 square feet of Hollywood-quality special effects, elaborate sets, and terrifying live actors evoke one’s deepest fears. Intensity warning: This haunted attraction is not for children under the age of 13. Admission charged.

1290 S. 15th St., Wilmington. 910685-6551; www.panicattackhaunt.com HALLOWEEN RED BUS 10/25, 7pm-2am; 10/26, 7pm-2am: The London-style double decker Wilmington Red Bus returns Halloween weekend for two “spooktakular” nights. The Halloween themed bar tour and costume contest is the only of its kind in the area, and features four popular local pubs: Hell’s Kitchen, Half Time Sports Bar, Courts & Sports and Banks Channel. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Make a Wish of

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Eastern North Carolina. Each tour can accommodate up to 70 guests; other benefits including free cover, $2 beers, $2 shots, prizes, give-aways and a costume contest for cash. wilmingtonredbus.com GHOST TROLLEY AND BARN 10/25-26 & 30-31: Halloween Ghost Trolley & Barn. 6pm-9pm. Kid-friendly 30-minute horsedrawn trolley ride through historic district and a fun spoof in the “ghost barn.” Horses and tour guides are dressed in costume. Halloween-theme stories, songs & treats. Admission charged. Departs at Market & Water sts.; 910-251-8889; www.horsedrawntours.com kOOkY SPOOkY JAM-BOO-READ 10/25, 4:30-7:30pm. Kids’ literacy event disguised as a street festival with scary stories and non-scary fall-theme activities. Kids dress in costume or as book character. Other Halloween/fall activities throughout October. Admission charge.

Children’s Museum, Wilmington. 910-254-3534; www.playwilmington.org WEIRD SCIENCE Weird Science: 10/26. Concoct experiments that bubble, glow or smoke! Discover the magic of optical illusions and investigate skeletons, blood and creepy slime. Cape Fear Museum Learning Center, 814 Market St. BATTY BATTLESHIP Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash, 10/29, 5:308pm. Batty Battleship, brother Buggy and their friends return to the Battleship for a spooktacular trick or treating time. Petting zoo, carnival festivities wtih popcorn, tattoos, caricature drawings and bounce house included trick-or-treaters of all ages. $5/person. Kids 2 and under free.

Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. www.battleshipnc.com CAPE FEAR GHOST CHASE 10/30: Cape Fear Community College Anthropology Club presents the third annual Cape Fear Ghost Chase! In recent years the club has unearthed skeletal remains of fictitious characters with a scavenger hunt around historical downtown Wilmington, but this year we are uncovering clues to the mysterious death of a Wilmington horseman. There will be a reception at 5:30pm in the Warwick (Q) Building 254 N. Front St. in room 117. There the participants will receive the rules and enjoy some festive treats. The chase will begin promptly at 6:30pm and should take approximately an hour and a half to complete. It is ten dollars a person to register with a portion of the proceeds going towards the Full Belly Project.

This event is open to the public and fun for all ages! There will be prizes for the first, second and third place teams.

ROCkY HORROR SHOW 10/30-11/3 and 11/7-10, 8pm: A humorous musical tribute to the science fiction and horror B-movies of the late 1940s through early 1970s, Featuring Justin Smith as Frankenfurter, Sam Robison as Brad, Amy Tipton as Janet, Leo Grinberg as Riff Raff, Caitlin Becka as Magenta and Heather Setzler as Columbia. Everyone welcome to dress up, but don’t bring items or liquids to throw. Thalian Hall, Wilmington. 910-362-2285;

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thalianhall.org PIRATE TREASURE HUNT ADVENTURE Tues/Thurs: Arrrrgh! Join a costumed pirate storyteller on an exploration of Masonboro Island’s natural treasures. Learn about the history of famous North Carolina pirates such as Captain Kidd, Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard. Call or check website for times. Admission charge. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd. (across from Blockade Runner Resort), Wrightsville Beach. Advance reservations required: 910-2004002; www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com TRICK OR TREAT AT THE MALL 10/31, 4-6pm. Kids arrive in costume and retailers provide candy. Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Dr. 910-392-1776. www.shopindependencemall.com FOOD AND FRIGHT DINNER THEATRE Fri/Sat through 11/2, w/bonus Fright Night show on 10/31. Doors open 6pm; show at 7pm. Each Friday night, audiences are sure to enjoy an original interactive Fright Night dinner show that features haunted tales of the Cape Fear region, horror flicks, and a devilishly delicious three-course menu. Advance reservations suggested: 910399-3669; www.theatrewilmington.com HAUNTED COTTON EXCHANGE Daily tours; call for hours. Admission charge.

Cotton Exchange parking lot street entrance, Wilmington. 910-409-4300; www.hauntedcottonexchange.blogspot.com HAUNTED PUB CRAWL Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm. Ages 21+. Admission charge.

Meet at Fat Tony’s, 131 N. Front St., Wilmington. Reservations required: 910-794-1866; www. hauntedwilmington.com GHOST WALK OF OLD ILM Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington. 6:30pm & 8:30pm nightly. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets.

Reservations required: 910-794-1866; www. hauntedwilmington.com

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SILVER LAKE FALL FESTIVAL Silver Lake Baptist Church Fall Festival, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-9171. 10/18: BBQ fundraiser. Plates of BBQ, slaw, stewed potatoes, hushpuppies and dessert, $7. • 10/26, 4-7pm: Bingo for the adults, a cake walk, games, pirate ship bounce house, sumo suits, and face painting.

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LEATHER HISTORY CONFERENCE 2013 10/25-27: The Hawthorn Inn & Conference Center, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Register: www. leatherhistoryconference.com. Only $99 for full three day registration!

VINTAGE/MODERN HAT FASHION SHOW Vintage and Modern Hat Fashion Show and Tea, 10/28, 2-4pm. Refinement and charm await guests at a formal tea in the Bellamy parlors! In 2013 we are again hosting the popular series: “Afternoon Tea at the Mansion.” Proceeds support and maintain the mansion, one of our community’s finest cultural heritage resources. Last year’s tea series proved so popular that all of the four events sold out so, reserve early for 2pm, 10/28 and 12/16. Three courses: finger sandwiches, scones, desserts and confections served with tea followed by door prizes and raffles as well as giveaways for everyone. Food is supplied by some of the area’s finest providers: Hot Pink Cake Stand, Panera Bread, the Fresh Market and Pizzetta’s to name but a handful. $35/person. Tea Ticket Hotline at 910-232-0127 to secure your reservations. www.bellamymansion.org

A TASTE OF CUBA Fully inclusive and features the Plaza of the Revolution, Cuban Institute of Music, Old Havana walking tour (UNESCO world heritage site), home & studio of artist Jose Fuster, walking tour of the Colon Cemetery, Museum of the Revolution, Bocoy Rum Factory, Cuban Literacy Museum, Hemingway’s Farm - Finca La Vigia, Pro Danza Dance School, Old Style Car Club, Nacional Hotel visit, former Cuban baseball player discussion, San Jose Craft Market & Art Center, and Paladar dinner. $2,899/person, based on double occupancy, and includes: round trip airfare from Miami to Cuba, five nights in first class hotels, ten meals, baggage handling services, airport transfers, U.S. air departure taxes and fees, professional bilingual drivers and guides, deluxe motor coaches, interactions and admissions per itinerary, daily bottled water, gratuities for porters and wait staff, and Cuban medical insurance. Space limited. No applications to complete; travel is fully authorized. Prior to departure, each attendee will receive a copy of the Specific License and a Letter of Authorization which legalizes travel to Cuba. Orientation meeting held for all who are interested: Tues, 10/29, 5:30-6:30pm at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce (One Estell Lee Place), next to Wilmington Convention Center.

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FOUNDATION FOR HOSPICE The Foundation for Hospice is making a call to artists, crafters, and anyone with a creative flair to share their creativity in painting umbrellas and unpainted clay masks. The umbrellas and masks will be provided by the Foundation for Hospice.

Artists are asked to donate their time, talent, and materials to complete the item. Finished umbrellas and masks will be auctioned or sold to raise money for the Foundation for Hospice’s programs benefiting eastern North Carolina’s residents. Applications are available at the Foundation for Hospice at 3391 Henderson Dr. in Jacksonville and at www.thefoundationforhospice.org. People are encouraged to apply soon since supplies are limited. Iris Foreman at (910) 455-3925. .

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10/17 : Washer tournament and Pig Picking Raffle to be held at the Wilmington Moose Lodge from 2-9pm. Live music with Johnny Acoustic and DJ by Global Carolina Basset Hound Rescue will hold “Waddle,” DJ Entertainment, food and raffle. $10/ on the 19th, featuring a Howl-o-ween party, a basset person. • 10/19: Shotgun Golf Tournaderby and parade to the beach! Parade will begin at ment at Wilmington Municipal. Teams of 4, $100/person. http://kryptondave.wix.

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FREEDOM FUND BANQUET OASIS NC SERVE IT UP FOR AUTISM - Dr. Bob Zellner, a ground breaker in the Civil OASIS NC Serve It Up For Autism Volley- Rights Movement, is scheduled to be the keynote ball Tournament, erika.merriman@oasisnc.org, speaker for the New Hanover County NAACP & 10/19, 11am. Play volleyball and raise money e Freedom Fund Banquet, Fri., 10/18, 7pm. Terfor kids with autism! Captain Bills Backyard and , races on Sir Tyler, 1826 Sir Tyler Drive; $50. The Grille, w/check-in at 11am. 4-6 players/team. event is the organization’s major fundraiser for the , $100/team. 910-762-0173 to sign up! a year. 910-772-2024; www.naacpnhc.org/ HARVEST LUNCHEON l CAPE FEAR HEART WALK WARM will host its annual Harvest Luncheon on - The American Heart Association presents the d e m n r d e s e a o e

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Thurs., 10/24. The mission of Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Inc. (WARM) is to make people safer in their own homes. We do this by raising funds and mobilizing volunteers to complete urgent repairs and accessibility upgrades.

WARM serves low-income homeowners in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties, many of whom are elderly and/or disabled. Come be a part of the excitement of WARM and learn how you can serve your neighbors in need! We will also kick-off our monthly giving campaign!

First Baptist Church Activity Center (1939 Independence Blvd.) Networking begins at 11:30 AM and the program will begin at noon. Register: 910399-7563.

WADDLE 10/19: “Waddle,” sponsored by Carolina Basset Hound Rescue. The Waddle features a series of events for basset owners and spectators, including this year a Howl-o-ween party, a basset derby and a sort-of parade to the beach. Parade begins 1pm at the Kure Beach Community Center, followed by the derby on the beach around 1:30. Drop by and watch the bassets in action. Casino Night, 6-10pm, Inlet Watch Marina near Carolina Beach, will raise money to help the group save bassets from kill shelters in the Carolinas and find them their “fur-ever” families. Tickets for Casino night: http://cbhrwaddle. wordpress.com/registration, or if send registration questions to waddle@cbhr.com. Admission includes soft drinks and heavy hors d’ouerves, along with a chance to participate in a silent auction and raffle, is $20. For another $20, you can try our luck at casino standards such as the roulette wheel or DSDHH Services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-

Blind, and Speech Impaired, 10/24, 11-11:30am.

Main Library, 201 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Cape Fear Room. Join us for a short program on the many services and advocacy programs offered by the Division of Services for the deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and speech impaired in our community. The DSDHH provides counseling, skillsdevelopment, and more for clients and their families! Reg: MNolan@nhcgov.com

THE VINTAGE EVENT Historic ILM Foundation features The Vinatge Event, at Brooklyn Arts Center, 10/25, 6:30pm.

Feat. fine wines, vintage finds and a taste of ILM’s finest restaurants and caterers in Wilmington. Live music and auction (silent, auction too; available bidding on smartphone). Tickets: $100/ person, $175/couple, $50 for under 35. Tables of 8: $640. RSVP: 910-762-2511, trivett@historicwilmington.org. All proceeds go towards our mission at HWF to protect and preserve the irreplaceable resources in ILM and Lower Cape Fear region.

BLACK TIE MASQUERADE BALL Black Tie Masquerade Ball at the Hilton Riverside to celebrate 30 years of service 10/26. This black tie event will host approximately 300 of Good Shepherd’s most loyal supporters, as we celebrate the end of an amazing 30 years, looking toward the growth and excitement of our next 30 years. Dinner, drinks, live music, and a silent auction will accompany our guests. assocdevelopmentdirector@goodshepherdwilmington.org

NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 10/26: Cape Fear Volunteer Center will be holding an event for National Make A Difference Day. We will be hosting the 5th Annual Big Buddy Fishing tournament for children of Big Buddy and the other at-risk youth programs in Southeastern NC

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at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area. This event will have surf and fishing lessons, outdoor activities and games, indoor crafts, sandcastle building, and more. There is a great need for volunteers who would be able to come to this event at 8:30am-1pm to assist with the beach sweep, help with event check in, set up and clean up, and ultimately make sure that the children are safe and supervised throughout the event. Cape Fear Volunteer Center at (910)392-8180, or email cfvcintern@gmail.com.

TRULIE DOGS In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Trulie Dogs is offering colored hairextensions for your dog for only $5. All proceeds from the pink hair extensions during the month of October will go towards breast cancer awareness research.Trulie Dogs is an independently owned business specializing in custom handmade clothing, leashes, and collars! Our boutique also features a full services grooming salon, some of the best dog food brands and more at competitive. 8258 Market St. Suite 107. Treesie or Allison at 910-681-0510.

theatre/auditions WILLY WONKA AUDITIONS Thalian Association will hold auditions for the Wilmington premiere of the musical Willy Wonka.

Children under 18 on Sat., 10/19, 10am. Adults 18+ on Mon/Tues, 10/21 and 22, 7pm. Auditions will take place at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St, downtown. Please prepare a traditional Broadway song to sing a cappella and be prepared to dance (no sandals or flip flops). Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition for all roles. Directed by Mike Thompson with chore-

ography by Kendra Goehring-Garrett and music direction by Jonathan Barber, runs at Thalian Hall 12/12-22. www.halian.org.

CABIN INTO THE WOODS Written by Aimee Schooley and directed by Cherri McKay. Port City High Cheer Squad and the Debate team must attend a school sponsored cheer plus leadership camp, being held at an estate on the edge of town. They soon realize there are no teachers and Scarlett the weird loner kid is acting stranger by the minute. The students must work together to figure out Scarlett’s secret that ultimately teaches them valuable lessons in self-sufficiency. Perfect for the whole family. Thalian Hall, GA $13. 10/18, 8pm; 10/1920, 3pm matinees. Family night special admission on Thurs., 10/18, 7:30pm: $8. 910-362-2285 or www.ThalianHall.org BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATER Thursday Night Live Improv with the Fruity Oaty Bars this and every Thursday. Free show where you find out what the actors are going to do at the same time as the actors! Doors, 7:30; hilarity, 8pm. Reimagining of “Dracula,” by Richard Davis. 10/24-27, 31; 11/1-3, 7-10 and 14-17. $10$15. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001 RURAL ACADEMY THEATER 10/25, 7-8:30pm: Fun family-oriented evening will begin with a large-scale toy theater adaptation of an ancient French folktale presented outdoors on hore-drawn stage. Commedia dell’arte meets early film noir in a wordless whodunit romp, followed by a surprise silent film with live accompaniment by the Rural Academy Orkestar. Courtesy of the Slow Theater Movement at 2.5 mph. Children 12 and under: $5’ GA, $10. Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th St. Ext and Independence Blvd.

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not. www.cameronartmuseum.com BARE BONES SHAKESPEARE 10/27, 4:30pm: Penny Kohut’s Bare Bone’s Shakespeare is coming to Old Books on Front St. and just in time for Halloween. Kohut will arrive with “Macdeath,” her adaptation of “Macbeth,” to appeal to young audiences and lovers of the Bard. Those who are curious but slightly uncomfortable with Elizabethan language will find this show makes the story easily accessible and funny for all ages. Think MacBeth meets puppets in a graveyard at a MacDonald’s in a bookstore.

Starring Anthony Lawson, Anthony Corvino, Beth Raynor, and Alex Maren to name a few. 249 N. Front St. (910) 76- BOOKS (26657) AIN’T MISBEHAvIN’ See page 18.

IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE vIBRATOR PLAY “In The Next Room or the Vibrator Play,” written

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Show runs 10/31-11/3, 7-10, 14-17, feat. Rachel Moser, Alex Warff, Kara Lashley, Susen Auten, Kenneth Rosander, Carla Clarke, David Bollinger.

Set in the 1880’s in an affluent town outside of New York City, at the dawn of the age of electricity and based on the bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat “hysterical” women (and some men), the play centers on a doc-

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OTHER DESERT CITIES Thalian Association, the Official Community Theater of North Carolina, presents the Wilmington Premiere of the award-winning play Other Desert Cities. The production runs 11/1-24; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sun., 3pm; at the Red Barn Studio, 1122 South 3rd St. in Wilmington. Tickets: $25, 910-251-1788. Directed by Thalian Association Artistic Director, Tom Briggs, stars Elizabeth Becka, Joe Gallison, Rachel Lewis Hilburn, Kevin Wilson and Suellen Yates. Emotionally charged play concerns a family coming to terms with longheld secrets. When a once-promising novelist returns to her parents home for a Christmas visit, she announces the imminent publication of her new book ? a memoir that focuses on the politically explosive, tragic death of her antiwar-activist brother. With her prominent parents trying to cling to their social status, the family is torn apart and forced to come to grips with its painful past.

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PRIVATE FEARS IN PUBLIC PLACES The UNCW Department of Theatre presents “Private Fears in Public Places” by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Paul Castagno. T54 scenes interviewing 6 tragic destinies into four bizarre stories. Six people with six very separate lives are strangely linked by circumstance. 11/1417 and 21-24, 8pm. Thursday through Saturday; 2pm matinees, Sun., Cultural Arts Building Mainstage Theatre on campus. Tickets are $12 for members of the general public, $10 for seniors and UNCW employees, and $5 for students and children. They are available at the Kenan Box Office on campus by calling 910-962-3500. www. uncw.edu/arts/box-office.html.

comedy MAXWELL-CLARK SHOW The comedic duo Maxwell-Clark bring their unique brand of sketch and improv comedy to the stage at Theatre Now on Wed., 10/16, 7pm. Topics on film, culture and current events. Show at 8pm. Corner of Dock and 10th streets. $3. www. theatrewilmington.com.

JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Mon. of month will feature a standup comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte s and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s , finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah d Bar.9pm; $4. n DEAD CROW COMEDY ” Wed. Nutt House Improv, 9pm ($2), Reel Cafe.

• Thursday Open Mic Night, 9pm (no cover) • Friday/Saturday National touring comedians 8pm & 10pm. City Stage/Level 5 and Fibber McGees.

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edy Central), Fibber McGees. Doors, 7pm; show 8pm. Timmy Sherrill: 910-520-5520 LITPROV Tuesday LitProv: Troupes perform a 20-25 minute ‘Harold’ long-form improv. After the show, folks can come onstage and join the other improvisers in an improv jam! No experience necessary! 8pm.

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music/concerts JAMES HUNTER SIX The James Hunter Six at Brooklyn Arts Center Wed., 10/16. Doors: 7pm; show, 8pm. Advance floor or balcony, $20-$30; day-of floor or balcony, $25-$30. Standing-room-only venue; first-come, first-serve in balcony. www.brooklynartsnc.com ROCK FOR A CURE See page 12.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “Adagio for Strings,” 10/19, 8pm. The string section of the Wilmington Symphony is showcased in the fragile beauty of Samuel Barber’s masterpiece and in the charming neo-classical style of Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite. Danijela elj-Gualdi returns to the solo spotlight for the area premiere of Latvian composer P’teris Vasks’ haunting violin concerto Toward a Distant Light. • Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra presents a Halloween Matinee, 10/20, 4pm. Wilmington Introduce the kids to the joy and excitement of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings, conducted by Steven Errante and Jane Tierney. 910-962-3500 or www.wilmingtonsymphony.org MALPASS BROTHERS 10/19: Traditional country music. When you see

Chris and Taylor Malpass, it doesn’t take long before you realize they are as close to real traditional country music artists as you can get these days. Having toured as an opening act for country music legend Merle Haggard, they have been able to broaden their musical talents and comedic whit to audiences all across America. $14-$28. www.thalianhall.org.

GROOVES IN THE GROVE Poplar Grove Plantation presents free Fall Concert Series, 5pm, Sundays, w/50/50 raffle to benefit Poplar Grove Foundation. 10/20, South of K. 10200 US Hwy 17. www.poplargrove.org.

MARCHING BAND SHOWCASE 10/22, 7pm: New Hanover County Schools will present the Marching Band Showcase in the Hoggard High School Stadium, located at 4305 Shipyard Boulevard. Feat. the marching bands of Ashley, Hoggard, Laney and New Hanover high schools. Audience will also have the opportunity to hear the eighth grade bands of Holly Shelter, Murray, Myrtle Grove, Noble, Roland-Grise, Trask, Virgo, and Williston. Free and open to public! In the event of rain, the Marching Band Showcase will take place at same time and place on Tues., 10/29.

NHC ALL-COUNTRY ORCHESTRA The New Hanover County Schools’ Eighth Grade and High School All-County Orchestra Concert will be presented on Sat., 10/26, 2 p.m., at the Minnie Evans Arts Center, 555 Halyburton Memorial Parkway. Outstanding student musicians from New Hanover County’s middle and high schools will perform. New Hanover County Schools welcomes Greg Hurley, Associate Professor of Music at ECU, as the guest conductor for the high school students. Nathan Artley, orchestra director at both Pine Forest Middle and Pine Forest High Schools, will serve as the

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DRUMBEATS FROM THE HEART Drumbeats From The Heart” every Sat. morning, 10-11am, at fUU Fellowship Memorial Garden (behind the church) 4313 Lake Ave. Bring a folding chair and your favorite drum or percussion instrument and have fun drumming! We have some instruments to share too. No experience necessary. Families are welcome, children welcome. Freestyle, African, Arabic, Fun. Bellydance Jam from 11 to 11:30. Free/love offering Inside the annex in case of rain. The door with the long ramp along the side. Look for the sign.

Carol Hett: 910-791-3767 drumyourheart@ gmail.com WILMINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY The ILM Choral Society, with the 82nd Airborne Chorus, presents “Land of the Free...Home of the Brave”—a tribute to our Armed Forces .

Featuring a medley of patriotic and popular music from the eras of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Middle East, 11/3, 4 pm, at Kenan Auditorium , UNCW campus. Tickets are $14 at

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Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Free and open to the public, donations appreciated.

Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional, dynamic form of a cappella socialsinging, dating back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. fasola.org. Held in collaboration with WHQR. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, CAM. www. cameronartmuseum.com. Corner of 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

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rey Dargel, along with UNCW faculty Philip Gerard and special guest Andrew Belser, for a conversation on Translating Science into Art. At the UNCW Center for Marine Science explore art/ science collaborations with an inside look at new works that communicate or aestheticize scientific theories about human impact on the environment.

Hear about the projects, the creative process, the challenges of working across disciplines and the successful outcomes. Week culminates with a public performance of her newest work Fables on Global Warming, on 10/26, in Kenan Auditorium.

Using the familiar animal fables of Aesop, La Fontaine, traditional American Indians and Chuang Tzu, the hour-long performance blends Armitage’s unique blend of classical ballet and contemporary dance with the witty words and music of singer/ songwriter Corey Dargel, and the imaginative costumes and puppetry of visual artist Doug Fitch. Followed by a dessert reception with the artists. $8-$20. Kenan Auditorium 910-962-350

TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Tallis Chamber Orchestra will present a concert featuring Wilmington harpist Christina Brier, Sun., 11/3, 2pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

The concert will include the Handel Concerto in B-flat for Harp and Orchestra, Claude Debussy’s Dances Sacred and Profane for Harp and Strings and the Mahler Adagietto. The TCO will also play music by Gustav Holst and Antonin Dvorak. Free/ donations accepted.Philip Singleton: 910-6207207.

dance DOUG WALKER TANGO Doug Walker will offer one hour Argentine tango classes for beginners Sunday night, through Nov. 3 at Verna’s Dancesport Studio, 4523 Franklin Ave. Wilmington. No partner or experience necessary. $10 per class.

WORKS-IN-PROGRESS SHOWCASE Works-in-Progress Showcase, 10/20, 2-4pm.

Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. The Dance Cooperative, in association with Cameron Art Museum, provides monthly informal showings to afford working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. The events are open to working choreographers, dancers, and the general public who are working on movement and wishes to have others provide feedback on the work as well as anyone who wish to witness the creative process through its many stages and provide assistance in that process. Want to present work? dancecooperative@hotmail.com.

BABS MCDANCE 10/20: Wilmington Wedding Expo, performing a mock-wedding proposal! Join us! • 10/29: Argentine Tango. 10/30: Foxtrot and Swing. 7-9pm.

• Learn the Thriller dance every Wed., until Halloween, 6pm. • Bellydancing classes every Sat. w/Babette and Aurora. 3-4pm. • Youth Ballroom Program, Wed., 4-5pm. • Mon: Line Dance, 6pm.

Committed Couples, 7pm. Ballroom, 8pm. • Tues: Rhythm Latin, 7pm.Hip Hop, 8pm.• Wed., Swing, 7pm. • Thurs.,Shag, 7pm. • Drills and Technique, 8pm. 6782 Market St. KAROLE ARMITAGE RESIDENCY 10/21-26: The UNCW Office of Cultural Arts is hosting Tony-nominated choreographer Karole Armitage (dubbed the “punk ballerina” by Vanity Fair), for a week-long residency. • 10/22, 6pm: UNCW Artists in Residence and creators of Fables Global Warming, Karole Armitage and Co-

IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www. walshkelleyschool.com.

CHASE BROCK EXPERIENCE Fri., 10/25, 8pm, Thalian Hall. Known for his “candy bright” (The New Yorker), colorful, modern dance productions, Chase Brock will bring The Chase Brock Experience, a retrospective of his work, to the main stage. At 29, Brock has already attracted attention for his choreography in Broadway’s “Spider-Man” and “Picnic,” among other well-known projects. With his troupe of “scrappy, beautiful creatures,” Brock will blur the borders of prescribed dance styles and move not just dance, but all art, forward. $35 prime seating, $28 choice seating, $18 general seating, free for UNCW students. 10% discount for UNCW Presents subscriber. 910-632-2285. www.uncw.edu/presents.

DANCE COOPERATIVE New location: 5202 Carolina Beach Rd. Suite 17, Austin Commons Center (mailing address, PO Box 16154, Wilmington, NC 28408). Now offering jazz, modern, hip-hop, improvisation, ballet, tap, creative movement, Zumba, pre-pointe, stretch, and more for kids, teens and adults.

Classes are $12 indv. or $105 for 10.Dance Teachers, professional, college students and military: $6/class or $53/10. 910-763-4995. www. thedancecooperative.org SHAG LESSONS Instructors Ken & Sandy Jones can teach anyone to shag! No partner is needed for these 4-lessons that meet on Thurs. for beginner class, 6:45-7:45pm, w/intermediate class from 7:45– 8:45pm. Begins Thurs., 11/7 in the Fran Russ

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Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025 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 WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

art/exhibits BIG ART GALLERY Grand Opening of Big Art Gallery, Inside Independence Mall near Dillard’s, Friday, 10/18-19, 6-9pm. Refreshments and great art, featuring George Pocheptsov, Billy Cone and Artur Ansonov!

COLOR INTERPLAY Color Interplay featuring the recent works of local artist Bruce Bowman and Nancy Tuttle May of Durham will open at New Elements Gallery, through 10/19. Bowman’s skewed perspectives and bold palette create a striking contrast to May’s abstract studies of form and color.

Bowman’s noteworthy structures or cityscapes belies his background as a commercial architect.

Combining collage with mixed media, May presents us with her dynamic compositions of form and color. 201 Princess St. www.newelementsgallery.com UNDER THE SURFACE “Under the Surface” by Alexandra Morse will be a “dark” event on the hour every hour. Costume contest, chance to win shark teeth, dressed as favorite sea creature. Prizes! $3 beer and wine, complimentary hors d’ouvre and live music with James Jarvis and One Paper Crane. 721 Surr St. The Art Factory 910-399-3793.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

“Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2013. Dates: 10/25. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. www. artscouncilofwilmington.org

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Impressions of the Lower Cape Fear, a photography exhibition by the Cape Fear Camera Club, will be held at the Cape Fear Museum of History & Science, the oldest history museum in North Carolina. Runs through 10/27, during museum hours and will be integrated with the upper-level galleries. The scope of the exhibit focuses on the region of the Lower Cape Fear, an area rich and diverse in habitats, wildlife, culture, and history.

Through framed prints, projected digital images, and interpretive labels, the exhibit presents the museum visitor with aphotographic journey of the area. 814 Market St.

COASTAL CAROLINA CLAY GUILD Coastal Carolina Clay Guild’s annual Holiday Show and Sale begins Fri. 11/1, the Hannah Block Community Arts Center with an artist’s reception from 5-7pm. Event continues on Sat. and Sun., 11/2-3, 10am-4pm each day. Free. Raffle proceeds benefit Empty Bowls and other community projects. www.coastalcarolinaclayguild.org

NO BOUNDARIES 11/1-15: No Boundaries International Art Colony 2013: A two week colony on Bald Head Island to welcome eight visiting artists China, Rwanda, Australia, Seattle, Houston, San Francisco, Raleigh and Philadelphia, and seven artists from Wilmington’s art community. Artists: Terrell James, Weihong, Nkurunziza Innocent, Jumaadi, Oliver Mellan, Karl Mullen, Sarah Jones, Shaun Richards, Kristin Gibson, Fritzi Huber, Jonathan Summit, Brandon Guthrie, Gayle Tustin, Harry Taylor, Michelle Connolly, With its salt marsh, ancient maritime forests, winding creeks and expansive coastline, Bald Head provides a site full of natural beauty to inspire individual and collaborative work. • Art appreciators and those who just want to peek in on the artistic process are invited to visit the Art Colony on Wed., 11/13, 10am4pm, for open studio day. www.baldheadisland. com or call 800-432-7368. www.nbiac.org

TEST CITY: ANALOG TO DIGITAL TV On view in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Arts Building through 11/8. Test City is a group exhibition exploring the transition from analog to digital television. Invitational exhibition curated

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A FRAME OF MIND GALLERY A Frame of Mind Gallery is honored to show some of the many works of local artist,author and world traveler David D. Hume, delightful original watercolors by Eunice Andrews and Karen Q. Hunsberger’s handcrafted baskets thru Dec. Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm ;and Sat., 10am-3pm.

1903 Princess St. 910-251-8854. Located in historic 100 year old house in Carolina Heights Garden tours often given, specializing in unique citrus. Wilmingtonart@aol.com.

museums MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum features the rich history and artifacts of this area from prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Operation Bumblebee, missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island; WASPS, group of young, daring women who were the first female pilots trained to fly American military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and intricate seashells from all over the world as well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910-3282488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Impressions of the Lower Cape Fear (through 10/27): Take a photographic journey of southeastern North Carolina...a region rich with diverse habitats, wildlife, culture, and history. Featuring more than 100 printed and digital works by Cape Fear Camera Club members. $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.

CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Diane Landry: The Cadence of All Things. Landry (Canadian, b. 1958) is one of Canada’s foremost installation artists, whose

work employs everyday objects, sound, light and shadow in her evocative constructions. • Well Suited: The Costumes of Alonzo Wilson for HBO’s ‘Treme’—Fine, hand-sewn beadwork, archival-quality costume technique and brilliantly colored feathers, all done by Wilmington native Alonzo Wilson, exquisitely crafted Mardi Gras Indian suits, as well as design sketches. Organized by the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Mardi Gras Indians are deeply rooted in shared cultures and symbiotic relationships which developed between the Native Americans and the escaped slaves they aided. On display through 11/3. To celebrate the closing of the exhibition, CAM will host a weekend of events, 11/1-3 w/celebrities and crew from HBO’s “Treme,” a panel discussion with executive producer Nina K. Noble, costume designer Alonzo V. Wilson, executive producer/ writer Eric Overmyer and actor/specialty casting Karen Livers, a Sunday Brunchand more. Early Bird combo tickets for 11/1-2 events: $135, ends 10/18. Separaetly price $100 on Fri/$50 on Sat.• CAM Public Tours, Thursdays, 7:30pm, w/admission. Explore what’s new and on view.Open late on Thurs. until 9pm.• Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun,11am-5pm; 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.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. • 10/19: YactVenture at Marine Max in ILM, w/music by L Shape Lot. • 10/24, 4:30-7:30pm: Kooky, Spooky Jam Boo Read! 254-3534. www. playwilmington.org

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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 World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot salt-

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. Phone 910-7632634, website www.wrrm.org.

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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environ-

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

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.

910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market Street.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation ALTHEA GIBSON TENNIS COMPLEX Frid., 10/18; Sat., 10/19: The Althea Gibson Tennis Complex will be the host site for the Girls High School Regional Tournament. Match play will start on Fri., 2 p.m, and on Sat., 9 a.m. • 10/25-26: 2nd Annual Trick or Treat Doubles Tournament will include tons of prizes, music, and a costume contest! Men’s/Women’s/Mixed Doubles Divisions: 5.0 + below, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and Open) Registrations available at the AGTC clubhouse. 3405 Park Ave. 910-341-4631 info@ empiepark.com COLOR ME RAD 5K Color Me Rad 5K, 10/20, 9am, in support of UNCW’s Seahawk Club and athletic scholarship program. Waves of 1,000 people take off every 20 minutes.; participants of all ages are encouraged to run or walk through the colors, including of course, “UNCW teal.” Whether walking or running, every 15-20 minutes, participants are doused with “color bombs.” Of course, “UNCW teal” will be a featured color. www.colormerad.com/race.i?raceid= 170&t=Wilmington%2C+NC CB DRAGON BOAT REGATTA 10/25-26: 1st Annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta & Festival. 6pm Friday: Kick-off party; 9am Saturday: regatta and festival with live music, vendors, kids’ area, Fire Dept. BBQ & more. Carolina Beach. Find us on FB! CAPE FEAR ROLLER GIRLS 10/26: CFRG Bout Benefiting Communities in Schools of Cape Fear, Schwartz Center: 601 North Front St. Doors open at 3:30; 4, CFRG All-stars -vs- Mother State Roller Derby. Tickets at Jellybeans Skate Center. A portion of the proceeds will go to Communities in Schools of Cape Fear, to surround its students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. www.ciscapefear.org ADULT TENNIS CLINICS Cardio Tennis/Doubles Clinic: Mon., through 10/28, 9:30-11am. $15 per clinic • Beginner Tennis, Session 1: 9/30. Session 2: 10/14, 21, 28, 5:30-6:30pm. (4 clinics): $44 FREE YOGA FOR ACTIVE MILITARY Check out class times on line at www.wilmingtonbikramyoga.com or call the studio at 910 679 8003 for more information. Must show military ID. FUTURE GENERATIONS GOLF TOURNEY 11/2, 10am: Join us for a fun-filled day to help young people. Your team entry fee of $500 includes golf, carts, box lunch, post round party with a complimentary cocktail hour and dinner, awards presentation, live and silent auctions.

Format is Captain’s Choice, 4-person scramble, in 3 divisions: men (3+ on team), women (3+ on team), and couples (2 men, 2 women). Register your team at http://www.thefirstteecapefearregion.org. Sponsorships are also available. Porter’s Neck Country Club. Benefits First Tee of Cape Fear region.

film MOVIE IN THE PARK Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation hosts Mellow Mushroom Movie Night in the Park Fri., 10/18, Wrightsville Beach Park. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Enjoy an evening of family fun, food, and entertainment under the stars. Activities begin at 6:00 p.m. with Mellow Mushroom pizza and other concessions available for purchase. “Hotel Transylvania” begins at dusk.

MAURICE MARTINEZ DOCUMENTARY Free screening of Dr. Maurice M. Martinez’s new documentary, “The Piano Entertainer: Stompin’ Grenoldo Frazier.” UNCW’s Lumina Theater, 10/20, 2pm.

CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL Cucalorus feat. filmmakers, choreographers, video artists, vagabonds, vigilantes, and activists for the upcoming 19th annual Cucalorus Film Festival, 11/13-17. More than 200 films and programs on dance, music videos, emerging artists, social justice, works-in-progress, short films, and more.

Passes for the festival on sale. Passes onsale! www.cucalorus.org. (910)-343-5995.

NC BLACK FILM FESTIVAL The NC Black Film Festival is now accepting submissions. The Black Arts Alliance (BAA) will present the festival 3/13-16. The BAA is a multidisciplinary vehicle for the advancement of African-Americans in arts and culture; serves as an advocate for arts and artists, nurtures emerging and veteran artistic talent, and develops new works in the performing, visual, and literary arts.

Known for its southern hospitality, bringing filmmakers of color to one of the east coast’s largest film capitals, giving exposure to their work and an opportunity to display their art. Four-day juried invitational of independent motion pictures by African-American filmmakers will showcase features, shorts, animation, documentary films and music videos. Prizes of $500 in each category, provided there is a minimum of three entries to be screened in any given category. Submissions accepted through 12/31, $25 entry fee. www. blackartsalliance.org. To be a designer for Fashion in Film 2014 or want more information, please contact Ms. Ashika Payne at 910-409-4172 or email sewfli@gmail.com. Each designer will be responsible for creating unique fashions inspired by a classic Black film chosen by Sewfli, Inc.

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10/19, noon-3pm. Members: $3/child; non-members: $5/child, adults free. Guest dancers from the Wilmington School of Ballet will perform a dance inspired by Diane Landry: The Cadence of All Things. The first performance will take place at 12:15. (Encore performances will take place periodically throughout the event.) Cameron Art Museum, 17th St. Ext and Independence Blvd. www. cameronartmuseum.com.

CHILDREN’S YOGA Salty Pups is an hour-long yoga class for children age 4-8. Through games, stories, conversation, and imagination, children learn both fun new ways to move as well as compassion, cooperation, empathy, cleanliness, and relaxation. Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm at Salty Dog Yoga & Surf in Carolina Beach. www.saltydogyogasurf.com.

KIDS TENNIS CLINICS Pre-registration required, Empie Park. Tiny Tots (3-4 year olds): 3:15 - 3:45pm, $30/session. • Little Aces (5-7 year olds): 3:45-4:30 pm $42/ session. • Super Aces (8-10 year olds): 4:30-5:15 pm $42/session. Session 2: Mon/Wed.: 10/7, 9, 14, 1, 21, 23. Session 3: Mon/Wed, 11/4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20. 3405 Park Avenue, 341-4631. www. empiepark.com CAPE FEAR COTILLION Sessions include lessons in ballroom and popular dance along with lessons in valuable etiquette and social skills needed for all occasions. Skills learned will last a lifetime. The session ends with a party where students will have the opportunity to showcase the skills they have learned! Tues, 11/12. Pre-Cotillion (five weeks, ages 3 – 7) 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Cotillion (six weeks, ages 8 – 12) 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pre-reg. is rqd. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Office, 256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

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lectures/readings BELLAMY MANSION READINGS 10/24, 6:30pm: Lecture with Harry Warren, 6:308:30pm, free. Long-time Bellamy favorite, Harry Warren of the NC Museum of Forestry, is presenting “A Touch of Cape Fear History” at the mansion. Seating is limited; reserve, 910251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org SAM LEAKE Robert E. Lee’s war years are heavily documented and discussed but what happened to Lee after the Civil War ended? What events shaped the person that became the General of the Confederate Army? Join Lee expert Sam Leake as he revels Lee’s non-war life to us during our Fall Lecture Series on 10/24 at the Latimer House. Res. rqd.: $5. 910-762-0492 to register.

Light refreshments will follow. Sorry, but the Latimer House is not handicapped accessible.

30 best-selling novels incl. The Bone Collector (made into the 1999 feature film starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie), The Burning Wire, The Vanished Man and the forthcoming October List. $30 GA; $75 VIP w/“Meet Jeffery Deaver” Cocktail Reception. www.cfliteracy.org ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK CLUB Cape Fear’s Going Green Environmental Book Club meets at Old Books on Front Street, 249 N Front St. 1 11/5: (Election Day; we can discuss whether to move this to the following Tuesday)

10/20: JEFFREY DEAVER

Come Sunday the Cape Fear Literacy Council will welcome award-winning, international, best-selling author Jeffrey Deaver for a one-night fund-raising event. Deaver will speak at 6 p.m. (lecture: $30/$15, students), and there will be a meet and greet cocktail reception with him for $75 (which also includes lecture). Deaver is known for works like “The Kill Room” and “A Textbook Case.” All funds raised from the event go to Cape Fear Literacy Council. Lecture and presentation takes place at UNCW’s Burney Center Ballroom.

JEFFREY DEAVER “An Evening with Jeffery Deaver” on Sun., 10/20, at UNCW’s Burney Center Ballroom. Award-winning international best-selling author, Jeffery Deaver will visit Wilmington for a one-night only fundraising event for CFLC. All proceeds benefit the Cape Fear Literacy Council, a 501(c)3 public charity that serves adult learners in New Hanover and Pender Counties. Deaver is the author of over

readings from Ecotone: The Environmental Issue (Vol 4, Issues 1&2) UNCW • 12/3: We’ll decide later what special readings we’d like to do. (In 2012 members brought and read aloud from favorite green poetry; in 2011 we read aloud from environmental children’s books.) wwww.goinggreenpublications.com LUNCH WITH CAROLINA AUTHORS

MS. SUSAN’S ROOM Music and Art for Children! Happy Little Singers, sing dance and play while learning! Music and movement for children ages 6 months to 6 years.

Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sat at 9:45 am. Happy Bigger Singers, music and movement for ages 4 1/2 to 8, We. at 4pm. Drop ins welcome. $10 per family with one child, $5 for each add. child. Art and Craft Fridays, every Friday, $10 per child. RSVP

by Thurs noon. The Art Works, 200 Willard Street. www.ms-susans-room.com 910-777-8889.

BOY SCOUTS MEETING Silver Lake Baptist Church, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-9171. Boy Scout Troop 277 will meet every Monday, 7pm.

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Lunch with Carolina Authors, 11/9, 11am, Warwick Center, UNCW. Presented by American Association of University Women, four of the region’s best known authors will speak on their latest books: Kevin Mauer, “No easy Day:The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden”; Ann B. Ross, “Miss Julia Stirs up Trouble”; Jason Mott, “The Returned”; Emily Colin, “The Memory Thief. “ Tickets: $28. Helen Solomon: helenfsolomon@gmail.com or 910-3950746. The afternoon will include a book sale by Two Sisters Bookery, a silent auction and an opportunity for five people to win a lunch with one of the authors.

classes/workshops OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE Exploring the Amazing Life & Changing Landscapes of Masonboro Island. 10/16, 10am -1pm, $49 members. Pre reg. Explore the natural wonders of the island during this three-hour excursion aboard the Winner Cruise Queen, the 30-minute ride to the island travels through the scenic waters of Myrtle Grove Sound, the Intracoastal Waterway and Carolina Beach Inlet.

• Renewable Energy Wed., 10/16-11/6, 1-3pm; 4 sessions. $60 members . Renewable energy in its many forms offers great benefits over the incumbent fossil fuel sources, but there remain high barriers to full scale implementation. In this short course the technical bases for major types of renewable energy are described along with the consequential economic and practical aspects of implementation. • Happy Birthday Giuseppe! A look at the life, time and works of the maestro in celebration of the 200th annv. of his birth). Thurs.,

through 10/24 Three sessions: 6-7:30pm, $45.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. (membership $30/semester or $50/year) • Aquatics Brightmore w/ Fran Tabor Beginner/Intermediate,Mon/ Wed, through 11/20, $109 members. Classes are held in a chlorine-free, bromine-treated water therapy pool. OLLI Memberships: $30/semester or $50/year.

AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE ACT Free seminar to discuss effects of Affordable Care Act on Businesses at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce (One Estell Lee Place, downtown Wilmington) on Wednesday, October 16th at 12:00 pm. Lunch will be served to all who RSVP to Emily Fulp: (910) 762-2611 ext 202 or fulp@wilmingtonchamber.org.

OFFSHORE ENERGY IN SE CONFERENCE UNCW, N.C. Coastal Resources Law, Planning and Policy Center and the UNCW Center for Law, Environment, Adaptation and Resources will host an offshore energy conference, 10/17-18, the Burney Center. Registration before Oct. 10 is $150 for attorneys pursuing Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit and $89 for other attendees.

BUSINESS LINK NC 10/19, 11am: Interested in starting a small business? Christine Ryan from Business Link North Carolina (BLNC) will speak about how to get a business off the ground in North Carolina and how BLNC can help. BLNC is a free service provided by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. This seminar is free and pre-registration is not required. Business & Law Librarian Justine Roach, NHC Main Library at 910-798-6303 or jroach@nhcgov.com. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. FAST TRACK NURSE AID CFCC will offer a “Fast Track Nurse Aide”

course, designed to be completed in a shorter time frame than traditional CFCC nurse aide courses. All the required information has been condensed from four months into a two month time period. Prepares students for state competency testing and employment as a Level 1 Nurse Aide. Classes meet four days a week for 8 weeks at the downtown Wilmington Campus, 10/21-12/17, 8am-2:30pm.$198. Kathy Hughes: (910) 362-7181 or email khhughes20@mail.cfcc. edu.

VETERAN CAREER READINESS Free veteran career readiness workshops, hosted by Miller Motte and the Lower Cape Fear Human Resource Association. Every 2nd Tues. of the month, 11am-12pm, until October at the VFW post, 2722 Carolina Beach Rd. Any veteran is able to attend but must RSVP: (910)442-3414.

HANDBUILDING WORKSHOP A beginner’s handbuilding workshop will be presented by the Venus Flytrap Potters, a recently formed non-profit association that will be administering the new pottery studio at the Leland Cultural Arts Center. Leland Classroom Annex on 10/26, 9:30am-3pm. Clay, tools, morning snack and refreshments will be provided. You will have an hour for lunch on your own. The class is limited to twelve individuals aged 16 or above. $50 and can be mailed to: Venus Flytrap Potters, Joyce Grazetti, 5706 E. Yacht Dr. Oak Island, NC 28465. 910- 278-7560 or artslavenc@yahoo.com CAM CLASSES Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext.

1008 or 1024). • Yoga: Intro, through 10/25, Fr., 10am-11:30pm; Reg yoga, Thurs., noon-1pm; Fri., 5:30-6:30pm; Sat., 10-11am. • T’ai Chi: Wed., noon-1pm; Thurs., 5:30-6:30pm. Intro to

T’ai Chi, 9/20-10/25, noon-1:30pm. Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th and Independence. cameronartmuseum.com.

ART CLASSES All classes, $80. Lois DeWitt: lois.dewitt@ gmail.com or 910 547-8115. www.free-onlineart-classes.com Schedule: Mon., Collage Magic, 10am-noon or 2-4pm. • Tues, Basic Pencil Drawing, 10am-noon or 2-4pm • Wed., Acrylic Painting, 11-1pm or 2-4pm • Sat., Vibrant Color w/Oil Pastels, 10am-2pm. Students can enroll anytime!

clubs/notices FREE EDUCATOR’S NIGHT 10/16, 5-7pm: Free Educator’s Night at Cameron Art Museum, providing an opportunity for local area educators in New Hanover and surrounding counties to learn about programs designed to support educators with their instructional requirements, museum educational initiatives, Museum School and the ways the museum works with educators to meet their school’s focus and goals. During this free event, educators have an opportunity to explore engaging options open to them through the museum, whether the class they teach is math, science or even art. Exhibitions included and complimentary refreshments.

RSVP: Georgia Mastrioni, 910-295-5999, ext 1019.

LIVING WITH GRIEF “Living with Grief: Coping with the loss of a spouse” group meets 10:30am-noon, Thurs., through 10/17, at Phillips Center. • Monthly dropin grief sessions from noon-1:30pm, first Tues/

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mo. • For veterans to discuss grief and loss from personal and military perspectives. Sessions are free. Refreshments will be served. 10/23, 2-4, Pender Adult Services, Burgaw • 10/30, 2-4, Topsail Senior Center, Hampstead • 11/9, 10 a.m.-noon, SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, Bolivia • 11/7, 2-4, Angel House Hospice Care Center, Whiteville • 11/7, noon-2, Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, Wilmington • 11/7, 6-8, Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, Wilmington. ww.lcfh.org CREATIVE PROFILES ILM CreativeProfilesILM, the newest go-to website to find background on all the local talent, announces their launch party. Party will be held at The Goat and Compass downtown, 710 N. 4th St, from 8-11pm on Sat., 10/19.

Fall-themed drink specials were created by The Goat and Compass specifically for this special event, local alcohol provided by Trey Herring of CarolinaBourbon.com. Owners Katherine Clark and Amanda Thames encourage everyone, from artists to musicians, comedians to designers, whether you’re creative yourself or just curious and thirsty, to come enjoy a night out.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION Community Celebration Service of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of Grace Old Catholic Church (not affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church).

Castle Hayne Park on Old Ave. in Castle Hayne, then turn left at the fork. 10/20, 10:30am w/The Three Petals; 11:30am mass (Tridentine in English). No childcare provided. Free refreshments.

Casual dress. Father Tim at 910-622-0053.

OLD BOOKS ON FRONT STREET LitProv every Tues. 8pm; Stich n’ Bitch every

Wed. 7pm; Open Mic Nite every Sat 7pm. 249 N. Front St. (910) 76- BOOKS (26657) HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS Stephen J. McNamee, Ph.D., the Dean of the College of Arts and Science and professor of

HOLIDAY SHORTS STORY CONTEST

WHQR’s annual Homemade Holiday Shorts contest is open for the first time to listeners and writers. Submit a 1,000 - 1,500 word story about your favorite holiday tradition. Staff will select a winner on November 15th and the author will be invited as a guest to record during the Homemade Holiday Shorts program. The broadcast is held live in December and features area writers and community members, including past participants like Clyde Edgerton, Nan Graham, Lloyd Wilson and Linda Lavin. www.whqr.org/story-contest. sociology at UNCW, is guest speaker at the Sun., 10/20, 6pm. Co-author of The Meritocracy Myth, now in its third edition, Dr. McNamee will address the topic of inequality in America. Public is invited to the program and to participate in the HFCF’s traditional pot-luck dinner. Bridge Center, 127-40 S. College Rd. Please bring a dish to share and your choice of beverage. R.S.V.P.: www.meetup.com/humanism-182.

WWII REMEMBERED GROUP Southeastern North Carolina’s WWII Remembered Group will meet on 10/23 at the New Hanover Senior Resource Center, 2222 South College Road, to discuss the theme of valor on

the myriad battle fronts of World War II. Free and open to the public, 10am, following refreshments and fellowship at 9:30. Highlighting the program is a video about the famous “Four Chaplains,” who gave up their life jackets and their lives to save soldiers after their troop ship, the USAT Dorchester, was sinking in the icy waters off of Greenland.

John Nelson at 399-7020.

HOLIDAY SHORTS STORY CONTEST Homemade Holiday Shorts, a fun-filled hour of music and storytelling where local entertainers celebrate wintertime traditions. Broadcast live over the air and recorded. Past guests include Clyde Edgerton, Nan Graham, Madafo Lloyd Wilson, Karen Bender, Tony Rivenbark, Carl Kassel, and Linda Lavin. Listeners and community members can submit their own tales of holiday fun and fond memories. Winning entry will be read by a WHQR commentator live on the air on 12/15. Entrants may submit their 1,000 to 1,500 word short story or personal essay by midnight on 11/11. Staff will select a winner, to be announced on November 15th. The winning author will be invited to attend the event as a special guest, and receive a recording of the Homemade Holiday Shorts program featuring his or her work. whqr.org/storycontest.

WILMINGTON TREE COMMISSION The Wilmington Tree Commission (WTC) annually sponsors its Tree Awards program, in recognition of important sites throughout the community that feature trees of special interest. Selections for Tree Awards are chosen from the following categories: Tree Preservation, Landscape Design and Reforestation. Deadline: 11/1, w/winning announcements during April 2014 at city council meeting preceding Azalea Festival Week. All award winners will receive a temporary sign to display during the Azalea Festival. www.wilmingtonnc.gov/community_services/parks_landscaping/wilmington_tree_commission/tree_awards/ tree_award_form THE REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a non-hierarchical collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a non-reactionary way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all. Markets often vary in character, but they generally offer both goods and services. Participants bring unneeded items, food, skills and talents such as entertainment or haircuts. A RRFM usually takes place in an open community space such as a public park or community commons. Located at Greenfield Lake, near the playground and skatepark. Usually under one of the picnic shelters. Monthly meetings; see FB page for updates.

FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Women of Hope presents Focus on You Support Groups expanding to Duplin and Pender counties.

Focused on you aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets same time, twice a month throughout the year. Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw.

Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:30-8pm. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org.

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TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 3713556. Judy: 383-0374.

AD/HD SUPPORT GROUPS ADHD Support Group: Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This FREE support group is open to anyone affected

by ADHD. For more information, go to www.

WilmingtonCHADD.org.

PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm.

Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo.com.

Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. capefearweddingassociation.com

YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm. Ages 18-35.

COUPON CLUB Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second Monday, at 6pm Come exchange coupons and learn how to save money. www.wilmingtoncouponclub.com

WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Wilmington Newcomers Club meets monthly at 9:30am on the 2nd Thurs ea. month at the Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. Sign up for our satellite groups, where members can follow their particular interest and make new friends along the way—bridge clubs, dinner groups, business networking groups, etc. 910632-8315, www.wilmingtonncnewcomers.com.

WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET MS Selp Help Group meets 2nd Thurs, ea. month, 7-8pm. New Hanover Regional Hospital Business Center. 3151 South 17th St. Lisa Burns: burnsl86@yahoo.com

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

tours/cruises

OAKDALE CEMETERY TOUR Oakdale Cemetary Fall Historical Tour with; Robin Triplett, a retired Cape Fear History Teacher.

10am to Noon at Oakdale Cemetery 520 N. 15th St. Wilmington. Adults $8.00, Students $3.00. preferred: 910-392-6753, www.tripwithtriplett. webs.com. 10/16, 19, 23, 26, 30 and 11/2, 6.

WAV RELIGIOUS ART TOUR The Religious Art Tours of African-American Churches will be 10/19, 9-11am. The tour will start at St. Stephen A.M.E. Church and continue on to First Missionary Baptist Church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church and St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church.

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tour participants back to their cars near Fifth and Red Cross streets.Tour will include multimedia presentations of the music and choirs in the life of each congregation, tying into the new AfricanAmerican history guides from the City of Wilmington. The Religious Art Tours of African-American Churches has a suggested donation of $15 per person and is a fundraiser for the nonprofitWilmington Faith & Values, the area’s largest source for faith and values news. 910-520-3958.

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Third Annual Luminary Event, Sun. 10/20. Tours depart the main gate at 6:30, 6:45 and 7:00 p.m.

Over 600 luminaries mark the route through the historical cemetery. Refreshments are served. $10.00 for everyone. Limited tickets will be available at the cemetery office. Tour canceled in event of inclement weather.

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Bottom fishing tours $35/person; leaves dock 9am weekdays and returns noon. Nearshore ocean fishing trip on 22’ Panga Skiff Island Hopper offered by appointment. • Harbor Night Cruise, nightly, a BYOB booze cruise that follows the path of our popular Harbor Cruise around Wrightsville Beach. Depart from the dock at 8:30pm; return at 9:30pm after an hour of music, dancing, and fun. Cost $25/passenger. • Masonboro Yoga trip every Thurs., 9am. Attendees can expect a relaxing morning on a deserted natural preserve island, incl. a full session of yoga with a professional instructor and free time to explore the beach. The boat returns to our dock at 11:30am. Cost is $35/passenger. All of our tours depart from our dock apart from the Blockade Runner Hotel, 275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Also fishing charters, sunset cruises, harbor tours, Masonboro water taxi services, and much more. Cruisers Club allows members to come on several of the company’s popular cruises for a single, small, up-front payment. • Pirates Bday Parties: Bouncy castles and birthday cakes w/ customized pirate birthday parties, featuring the famed buccaneer Capt. Don Juan Cortez, scourge of the high seas and maritime marauder extraordinaire. Treasure hunt tour on Masonboro Island, listen to pirate legends, and receive a pirate name. $20/child with a 10 child minimum. www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com.

(910) 200-4002.

HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON e Take a “Trip With Triplett” and learn the history of this wonderful city with a retired Cape Fear History teacher. Any time! 910-392-6753 or email rltriver@yahoo.com. $3/children or $8/adults. www.tripwithtriplett.webs.com/

day evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Sat. dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com TOURS OF WWII SITES Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern North Carolina. 793-6393 or History@wilburjones.com THALIAN HALL TOURS In addition to a full schedule of performances, self-guided tours of the theater are offered MonFri, 12-6pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt.

343-3664.

WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 763-4483.

culinary CAM CAFE BEER DINNER 10/17, CAM Café Beer Dinner w/ Good Vibes and Frog Level. Special 4-course meal prepared by Chef Jessica Cabo paired with Wilmington’s own Good Vibes Brewing and Waynesville’s Frog Level Brewing. $35: (910)777-2363.

AIRLIE OYSTER ROAST 10/18, 6 -11pm: Tickets are $75 each and include dinner, a peck of oysters and two spirituous beverages. Besides oysters, the menu features appetizers, Carolina BBQ and fish fry. A cash bar also will be available. Heartbeat of Soul will provide live music on the main stage, and Sea Pans will entertain guests during the cocktail hour. Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd. 910-798-7700. http:// airliegardens.org DUPLIN WINERY 10/19, 8:30am-3pm: Duplin Winery’s Run for Hope: Cancer Benefit for Women of Hope, cancer walk/5k to be held in vineyards at Duplin Winery to benefit the organization Women of Hope. Women of Hope is a nonprofit organization that focuses their funds on helping women and their families with the financial hardships after diagnosed with cancer.Music by Jim Quick and the Coastline band! $20/person- Mile or $30/ person- Run; register at 8:30am. • 10/26, 3:309pm: Murder Mystery, piece together the clues of this case in the interactive detective dinner show.

Winning team receives a Duplin prize! Theme: Country Fried Caper. $55/person (includes tour and tasting, dinner and show). Duplin Winery, 505 N. Sycamore St. Rose Hill, NC. 800-774-9634

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): This is an indelicate oracle. If you’re offended by the mention of bodily functions in a prophetic context you should stop reading now! Still here? OK: I was walking through my neighborhood when I spied an older woman standing over her aged Yorkshire Terrier next to a bush. The dog was in discomfort, squatting and shivering but unable to relieve himself. “He’s having trouble getting his business done,” his owner confided in me. “He’s been struggling for 10 minutes.” I felt a rush of sympathy for the distressed creature. With a flourish of my hand, I said, “More power to you, little one. May you purge your burden.” The dog instantly defecated. Shrieking her approval, the woman exclaimed, “It’s like you waved a magic wand!” Now, I am invoking my wizardry in your behalf, Aries, although in a less literal way: “More power to you. May you purge your psychological burden.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “You won’t do it at the right time,” warns writer Kate Moller. “You’ll be late.

You’ll be early. You’ll get re-routed. You’ll get delayed.

You’ll change your mind. You’ll change your heart. It’s not going to turn out the way you thought it would.” Yet, Moller concludes—are you ready for the punch line?— “it will be better.” In describing your future, Taurus, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Fate may be comical in the way it plays with your expectations and plans, but I predict you will ultimately be glad about the outcome.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the coming weeks, you Geminis could be skillful and even spectacular liars. You will have the potential to deceive more people, bend more truths, and even fool yourself better than anyone else. On the other hand, you will also have the knack to channel this same slipperiness in a different direction. You could tell imaginative stories that rouse people from their ruts. You might explore the positive aspects of Kurt Vonnegut’s theory that we tend to become what we pretend to be. Or you could simply be so creative and playful and improvisational in everything you do that you catalyze a lot of inspirational fun. Which way will you go?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I’m all in favor of you indulging your instinct for self-protection. As a Cancerian myself, I understand that one of the ways you take good care of yourself is by making sure that you feel reasonably safe. Having said that, I also want to remind you that your mental and emotional health requires you to leave your comfort zone on a regular basis. Now is one of those times. The call to adventure will arrive soon. If you make yourself ready and eager for changes, the changes that come will kick your ass in mostly educational and pleasurable ways.

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HOLLYWOOD LOCATION WALK Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; his- toric downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 min. ute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie h & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., . Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations . are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Who exactly do you want to be when you grow up, and what is the single most important experience you need in order to make that happen? What riches do you want to possess when you are finally wise enough to make enlightened use of them, and how can you boost your eligibility for those riches? Which one of your glorious dreams is not quite ripe enough for you to fulfill it, but is primed to be dramatically ripened in the coming weeks? Leo, meditate on these questions. Answers will be forthcoming.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): At an elementary school festival some years ago, I performed the role of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. One of my tasks was to ask kids to make a wish, whereupon I sprinkled their heads with magic fairy dust. Some skeptical, they questioned the proposition that fairy dust would make their wishes come true. A few were so suspicious they walked away without making a wish or accepting the fairy dust. Yet, every single one of those distrustful kids came back later to tell me they had changed their minds, and every single one asked me to bestow more than the usual amount of fairy

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- April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm . 1-1/2 hours Tues-Sun, Narrated lunch cruises e 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Saturday. May- Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & e Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Fri-

VOILÀ (10 Across) literally means

dust. They are your role models, Virgo. Like them, you should return to the scene of your doubts and demand extra fairy dust.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The door to the invisible must be visible,” surrealist spiritual author Rene Daumal wrote. This describes an opportunity on the verge of becoming available to you. Though still invisible—simply because it has no precedents in your life—you can’t imagine what it is. Just recently a door to that unknown realm has become visible to you.Open it, even though you have almost no idea what’s on the other side.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In Tim Burton’s film “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice asks the White Rabbit, “How long is forever?” The rabbit replies, “Sometimes, just one second.” That’s an important piece of information for you to keep in mind, Scorpio. It implies “forever” may not necessarily, in all cases, last until the universe dies out 5 billion years from now. “Forever” might actually turn out to be one second, or 90 minutes, or a month, or a year, or who knows? So how does this apply to your life? Well, a situation you assumed was permanent could ultimately change—perhaps much faster than you imagined. An apparently everlasting decree or perpetual feeling could unexpectedly shift, as if by magic.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I need a little language such as lovers use,” Virginia Woolf wrote in “The Waves.” “I need no words. Nothing neat . . .

I need a howl; a cry.” If I’m reading the astrological omens correctly, Sagittarius, Woolf is speaking for you right now. You should be willing to get guttural and primal ... to trust the teachings of silence and the crazy wisdom of your body ... to exult in the inarticulate mysteries and bask in the dumfounding brilliance of the Eternal Wow. Are you brave enough to love what can’t be put into words?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I get bored with the idea of becoming a better listener,” business blogger Penelope Trunk wrote. “Why would I do that when interrupting people is so much faster?” If your main goal is to impose your will on people and get things over with as soon as possible, Capricorn, by all means follow Trunk’s advice this week. If you have other goals—like building consensus, finding out important information you don’t know yet, and winning help from people who feel affection for you—I suggest you learn maximum fun by being an excellent listener.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The last time meteorologists officially added a new type of cloud formation to the International Cloud Atlas was 1951. But they’re considering another one now. It’s called “asperatus,” which is derived from the Latin term “undulatus asperatus,” meaning “turbulent undulation.” According to the Cloud Appreciation Society, it resembles “the surface of a choppy sea from below.” Although it looks rough and agitated, it almost never brings a storm. Let’s make asperatus your mascot for the next few weeks. Aquarius. I suspect that you, too, will soon discover something new under the sun. It may at first look turbulent, but I bet it will mostly just be interesting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Should you try private experiments that might generate intimate miracles? Yes! Should you dream up extravagant proposals and schedule midnight rendezvous! By all means!

Should you pick up where your fantasies left off the last time you got too timid to explore further? Naturally!

Should you find out what “as raw as the law allows” actually means? I encourage you! Should you question taboos no longer relevant? Most assuredly! Should you burn away the rotting pain with a show of liberated strength? Beyond a doubt! Should you tap into the open secret at the core of your wild beauty! Of course.

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ENCORE RESTAURANT WEEK Encore Restaurant Week features more than a dozen participating restaurants in and around Wilmington, from 10/23-30 only. Prix-fixe menus set at reasonable prices, and all palates are sated, from French to Indian, Italian to American and all things in between. Just ask for the restaurant week menu and order away! Encore Restaurant Week Menu Guides are out at free-standing locations at beginning of October. www.encorerestaurantweek.com

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FOOD DAY 10/24: UNCW Public Sociology Sponsors Food Day ILM. UNCW Public Sociology, Feast Down East and its partners invite the community to participate in Food Day Wilmington. The main event will be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the UNCW Amphitheater. Food Day is a nationwide celebration of, and movement toward, more healthy, affordable and sustainable food.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more!

Schedule: Poplar Grove, Wed, 8am-1pm. Aso features fresh baked goods, pickled okra, peanuts and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, woodcrafts and pottery. Poplar Grove Plantation, 910-686-9518. pgp@poplargrove. com. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., 8am-1pm. www.wilmingtondowntown. com/farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Mkt, Thurs,through 10/25, 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

FERMENTAL Every Friday: Free wine/beer tasting, 6pm. • Bachtoberfest 2013, 10/27, 3-5pm: Join us as we celebrate the changing of seasons with an outdoor performance by the Tallis Chamber Orchestra of Wilmington. Formed in 2005, this group of seasoned musicians performs classical music from the 15th to the 21st century, w/16 members on the beer garden stage. Beer and wine sold, featuring a large selection of fall beverages including Ciders, Marzens, Pumpkin Ales, Stouts, Porters and more. Fermental, 7250-B

Market St. 910-821-0362, www.fermental.net.

THE OLIVE CAFE AND WINE BAR Mon., 10/28, 7pm: Argentina’s Bodega Gratia Wine Dinner with winery owner and a very special guest Eric Scheffer. Join us for a very special evening and be delighted by 5 delicious wines and 5 perfectly paired courses. $75/person plus tax/ gratuity. • Pork Lovers Unite! Tues., 11/5, 7pm.

Special guest Esther of Heritage Farms Cheshire Pork for the first of our many “Cork and Pork” A Divine Swine and Wine Dinner. Five delectable dishes using a variety of Heritage Cheshire Farms pork products, each perfectly paired with a complimenting wine. $75/person plus tax and gratuity. Special dietary needs can not be accommodated Pre-paid reservations (non-refundable) required. The Olive Cafe and Wine Bar, 1125-E Military Cutoff Rd.

PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs.

No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold.

Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook. com/PortCitySwappers. 10/27, 11/24, 12/29.

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

Calendar entries are due every Thursday by noon for consideration in the following week’s encore. Entries are published for free two weeks out from event date according to space.

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