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Local comedy troupe gets spot on CW By: Gwenyfar Rohler Above: Pineapple Shaped Lamps will showcase “Sketch-22” on the CW at 2 a.m. on Sundays, January 2014. Courtesy photo

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ncore is extremely pleased to make the exclusive announcement that Pineapple Shaped Lamps will be launching a TV show titled “Sketch-22” on the CW in January of 2014.

Though wonderful news, it is not surprising. Since the founding of Pineapple Shaped Lamps (PSL) in 2010, the group has carved out a reputation for a tremendous output of high quality creative work. “Ambitious’ would be a fair description.

“Wes [Brown] created PSL on a four-hour drive home at Thanksgiving,” Holly Cole, executive director of the comedy group, recalls.

“He just called and called people—‘Hey, do you want to do ‘Rocky [Horror Picture Show’] shadowcast?’—until he had a troupe.

That core group turned into PSL and a sketch comedy troupe.”

As far as Cole knows, PSL is the only Rocky troupe to transition this far into sketch comedy. Their incredibly popular “Thursday Night Live” weekly sketch show ran for seven seasons at the Browncoat Pub and Theatre before moving to a monthly show at TheatreNOW. Based on the “Saturday Night Live” format (minus the musical guest), it seems apropos they will be airing on the CW at 2 a.m. on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings, after “SNL.” The show came to be thanks to WWAY, the local newscast station which was looking to do something more interesting with the timeslot they usually reserved for infomercials. It all started when Charlie Robertson, WWAY’s cross-media marketing consulted, put in a call in September.

“He was trying to contact people who would have something interesting to put on TV,” Cole says with a smile. “And he was right.”

PSL’s board of directors sent an e-mail to every member of the comedy troupe— close to 50 people by now—asking their opinion on the offer. Each member had a chance to express what he or she would be able to contribute personally to make the TV show happen. “We only had three people who said they couldn’t devote their time to it,” Cole notes.

With the “yay” vote in hand, PSL committed and began filming sketches at the beginning of October. Today, they aim to get three sketches a week in if they can. “Sketch-22” is going to look a lot less like SNL and more like “Kids in the Hall.” Though they will draw on the tremendous back log of material they have produced in the last three years, unlike with “TNL” or their monthly show, there will be no guest host or opening monologue. The sketches will move one right after the other.

Cole says long-time PSL fans will be happy to see some of their favorite recurring bits return: “The Crimson Shadow” (a long-running and slightly off-kilter radio drama), and the odd world of Andy Warhol and David Bowie, who show up in unexpected places (i.e. as wedding crashers). At the end of the first year of airing “Sketch-22,” Cole says they will cut together the best parts of the show

as a pilot and shop it around to network TV. “We’re filming Friday, Saturday and Sundays most weeks,” Coles observes, “and sometimes during the week, depending on what we get done over the weekend.”

They’re heavy filming schedule packs in a lot of creative output, especially when producing a monthly show, traveling to perform at conventions and having to hold down regular jobs.

When PSL started most members of the group were still in college. Now they have graduated and have real-world responsibilities, like maintaining rent and food money.

Free time is a thing of the past.

But if PSL’s track-record demonstrates anything, it is a surprising ability to produce the unexpected. Under the terms of their contract, PSL retains ownership of all the material aired on the show. In essence, viewers who can’t stay up late enough to see it on TV will have the option to watch the webisodes on PSL’s YouTube channel; it will post after the CW air date. A tremendous amount of PSL’s material already can be seen on YouTube, and they have been steadily gaining traction this year.

“It used to be every six months we’d get $100 check,” Cole says. “Then every four months we’d get $100, and now it’s every month.”

The popularity of the channel has brought a lot of surprises. “We’ve actually had two people hook up over our comments section

on YouTube,” she chuckles.

A key part of PSL’s success has been their “Writer’s Room.” Every week sketch scripts are submitted to the writer’s room where they are given table-reads, the writer receives notes and revisions are made. It is not unusual for a sketch to go through the room four or five times before making to the stage.

It’s been an incredible training ground for preparing to work on a national level, which is clearly the dream of many of PSL’s writers and performers. “‘Saturday Night Live’ just hired almost the entirety of the group called ‘Good Neighbor’—they do web comedy— and I‘m really excited because it is almost exactly what we do!” Cole points out.

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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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wo weeks ago at a friend’s birthday, I realized I should expect the unexpected when it comes to celebrations here. At home all my friends have the same type of birthday celebration. Usually, we meet at someone’s house and go to the club. It’s been a nice change of scenery. Although, I’ve arrived over-dressed a number of times when going to a friend’s birthday party in Wilmington. Places like Courts and Sports or sitting out on a porch, just drinking beer and playing beer pong, doesn’t require high heels.

Beer pong is not a typical game anyone plays at home. When I lived in San Diego last summer, I think I saw more red Solo cups on our dinner table than I did anything else. Still, I never really played. Two weeks ago, I gave it a shot. It must be beginner’s luck or the luck of the Irish, because I somehow won! Although fun, it lasts for so long! Fortunately, during one round, my friend and I were knocked out quite quickly

by our competitors. I was getting lost by the amount of rules—especially remembering them when we were starting to lose.

Throughout the night, something else caught my attention. Someone was commenting on how well their sibling had gotten on in a homecoming game. From watching many American TV shows, “homecoming” is a familiar term, though, really I hadn’t a clue what it meant. School sports definitely don’t get celebrated as much at home as here. In Ireland, each county represents their team and that gets the most attention, with regards to followers and fans showing up to matches. Teams don’t have cheerleaders either—just enthusiastic fans yelling their support from the stands.

This term “homecoming” compelled me to ask a series of questions to get a better understanding of what the deal is with its kings and queens, not to mention prom kings and queens. Surprisingly, everyone remained shocked to hear we didn’t have this at home. I honestly still don’t understand fully the concept or explanation. One of my friends said a common misconception

remains in the fact that kings and queens are announced at homecoming sports games, not in the usual TV-show scenario of a school dance. Here, high schools have junior and senior proms, while at home we only have the debutante balls.

The debutante ball takes place the following winter after students finish secondary school. They usually start taking place around the country a month or two into the college year. It’s a great way to connect with some friends one hasn’t seen in a few months. It’s also a very formal event; couples dressed in ball gowns and tuxedos. Apparently, prom isn’t as formal here; girls can get away with cocktail dresses.

It’s quite an intense competition at home to see who has the better dress, though!

The night usually consists of a champagne reception, followed by a three-course meal and then dancing until the wee hours of the morning. Before leaving, breakfast rolls are served and everyone heads back home on a bus.

We do have some of the same elements as prom, like transportation in a fancy limo

and getting corsages. Our dances seem a bit more formal but with no royalty announcements—which wouldn’t really work in Ireland anyways. Most schools are either all-girls or all-boys, so it would be almost impossible to vote on a “royal couple.”

Some debutante balls can vary from others. I went to a friend’s ball instead of my own, and his had a number of former teachers popping up everywhere and chatting with pupils. Apparently, the debs ball at my school had a champagne reception for parents and teachers before the former students sat down to their meal (I can’t imagine that’s the most enjoyable way to start off your evening).

While I feel I’ve adjusted to life quite well over here, I find myself occasionally forgetting how different some things really are between the two cultures. From beer pong, to homecoming and prom, I’m easily reminded I’m over 3,000 miles away from home and still getting used to the American lifestyle—in real-time, not just from watching “One Tree Hill.”

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Neighbors told the Fort Collins Coloradoan in September that they feared the construction noise, but somehow ignored the potential release of departed spirits (though an “Animal Planet” “dog psychic” who lives in Estes Park seemed to volunteer her services to calm the pets’ souls).

The War Against “Doing the Right Thing” Teach Our Children Well: Officials at Milford Haven School in Pembrokeshire county, Wales, punished Rhys Johnson, 14, in October for violating the dress code against shaved heads. He was helping raise money for an anti-cancer charity after a third relative of his contracted the illness. North Andover (Mass.) High School punished honor student and volleyball captain Erin Cox in October for giving a drunk classmate a ride home.

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Walter Dixon knew that he was about to be relocated in December 2012 from a Joliet, Ill., correctional facility to begin serving a new federal drug conspiracy sentence, but instead, state officials mistakenly freed him. Dixon protested, but said he was aggressively dismissed from the premises. It was not until September that he was finally re-arrested and began his new sentence. (Dixon was easily located because, though free, he had met regularly with his parole officer and was taking several vocational courses.)

Advice of Counsel After consulting with a lawyer, Evan Dobelle, president of Massachusetts’ Westfield State University, accused of billing the state for unauthorized travel expenses, is reportedly considering claiming that he actually “self-reported” the violations as soon as suspicions turned up. Dobelle says he would thus be entitled to the protection of the state “whistleblower” statute, which shields inside informers when they expose wrongdoing. (Dobelle was placed on paid leave in October.)

In September, landlord Elwyn Gene Miller, 64, went on trial in Iowa City, Iowa, for spying on tenants in the small apartment building he owns after apparently having constructed peepholes allowing him views into bathrooms and other areas, and having been spotted climbing from a crawl space after accessing one peephole. Nonetheless, as Miller’s lawyer pointed out, the law applies only to peeping for “sexual gratification,” and there is no “first-hand knowledge or observation” that Miller was “aroused” at the time he was spotted. (At press time, the judge was mulling a decision.)

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Compelling Explanations Perfect Sense: A 77-year-old motorist told police in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, that he was going the wrong way on the Takamatsu Expressway only because he had missed his exit 1 km back and thought it best just to turn the car around and retrace the path back to the ramp. Police said his short September jaunt had caused a collision, not affecting the man’s own car.

Lame: In October, Jeffrey Laub, 39, was sentenced on several traffic charges, including leading police on a 111 mph, “Dukes of Hazzard-style” chase through Logan Canyon near Logan, Utah, with the explanation only that he needed an emergency restroom because of something he ate. Judge Thomas Willmore called the excuse “one of the worst” he had heard, since Laub had passed several public toilets during the chase. Riverview, Fla., schoolteacher Ethel Anderson, 31, was convicted in September of having sex with a 12-year-old boy she was tutoring, despite her attempt to explain away the key evidence “hundreds” of sexual text messages as mere “rewards” to get his attention and encourage progress in math.

Latest Human “Right” In September, an appeals tribunal reinstated Gwent, Wales, police officer Shaun Jenkins, 36, who was fired in 2010 for having sex with a woman while on duty. The head of a police court concluded that Jenkins was on an authorized break at the time no more improper than stopping for “a spot of tea.”

(Investigators originally found it appalling that Jenkins was out of uniform during the escapade, but he pointed out that his gun remained on his person at all times, albeit down around his ankles.)

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ince forming their band some 20-odd years ago, Leftover Salmon have anchored the jam-band scene. What came about as a haphazard conjoining of two bands in Boulder, Colorado, transpired into a consistent project, which combines a unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country and Cajun/Zydeco to create a genre they’ve coined “Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass.”

“Aquatic Hitchhiker,” their recently released album from 2012 on Los Records, boasts a clever representation of Americana music, all of which merges rock and blues, yet uses intense picks on the banjo to give it a slamgrass quirk. The album and namesake of the first-titled track started out as banjo warm-ups for Andy Thorn. Eventually, the band built harmonies and chords to flesh out the full-length EP. The endeavor has taken them on a travelling journey of tours and several festivals, including Telluride Bluegrass Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, and All Good Festival—“all the big, fun ones,” as Thorn puts it. “[We’re] not a band that tours just because we have an album out. Other guys have toured for 24 years, because that’s just what you do.”

What formed in 1989 by the merging of two separate bands, Drew Emmit, Vince Herman and Mark Vann found themselves at the forefront of the emerging jam band scene. Although the lineup would change significantly throughout the years, these three would remain the signature heartbeat of Leftover Salmon—until Vann’s widely bereaved passing after losing his battle with cancer in 2002.

After their two independently released albums, “Bridges to Bert” in 1993 and the 1995 follow-up “Ask the Fish,” the band earned a gig on the Horizons of Rock Developing Everywhere, or H.O.R.D.E. festival for short. Thus, it landed them a contract with Hollywood Records. With the rise of their music and establishment of being a forerunner on the scene, Leftover Salmon released what is considered to be their most definitive album, “Euphoria,” in 1997. This gave way to ‘99’s “The Nashville Session.” The band pursued this record and the opportunity to play along other well-oknown colleagues like Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Widespread Panic’s John Bell, Blues Traveler’s John Popper, Earl Scruggs,

Leftover Salmon’s Andy Thorn talks about his journey from NC to the Colorado jam-band scene By: Chelsea Blahut

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By 2007, it seemed Leftover Salmon dissolved to an afterthought, with a majority of the band taking off for solo careers or other projects. Some festivals and reunions took place, but nothing which solidified a reformation. However, one night in 2010 Andy Thorn had to sub for former banjo player Matt Filner, and a new generation of Leftover Salmon was born.

Thorn, a North Carolina native and Chapel Hill alum, follows the legacy of Mark Vann. He claimed it’s an easier adjustment joining a band that encapsulates so much history already. “[They] have put in so much work,” he says. “Their old banjo player was very loved by people in the scene, so they had a hard time getting over that, but people are very accepting and have compared me to him in a flattering light.”

Thorn realized his love for Colorado because of access to its amazing skiing—the ultimate impetus for his move to the mountainous land. Twelve years ago, he visited for a skiing trip and started to fill in on banjo for another band.

Throughout his excursions, folks repeatedly asked him about moving away from North Carolina. Ultimately, he gave in six years later because he “got the gig” and realized how fun it was to tour within the jam-band scene.

While soaking up the natural mineral pools of Hot Sulphur Springs in Colorado, Thorn gushed over the natural beauty of its landscape. Most of Leftover Salmon’s music spawns from inspiration of the Rockies’ intoxicating scenery. The song “High Country” came to be after his hike into the wilderness, where he experimented with different verses inspired by his surroundings. By the time he got back to his cabin, he picked up the guitar and finished it after only a couple of takes.

The song ended up being a perfect fit for a partnership Leftover Salmon created with Breckenridge Brewery. Because the band always characterized themselves as more of a touring outfit that cultivated an experience with fans, rarely did they produce music just for the sake of promo-

tion. Yet, they’ve bridged the gap between being on the road and remaining connected to community. When people buy a 12pack sample of Breckenridge’s fine Colorado ales, a code on the packaging allows buyers to download four Leftover Salmon songs for free, including “High Country.”

“The great thing about it is, [the promotion] forced us to go into the studio and record some new songs,” says Thorn, who admitted the band is not always motivated to write and record. Thorn’s catalogue of original songs needed to be put down, so it acted as a propulsion to create. Now, they have plans to complete another Leftover Salmon album to feature Thorn’s music as well.

The band will take over another wondrous reserve of nature this weekend, as Leftover Salmon plays the Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre on November 3rd, presented by the Penguin 91.3 FM. Opening for the band will be the John Stickley Trio, which Thorn says is a great bluegrass band. He should know; he used to play with while beginning his music career in Durham, NC. “I love that I get to play with someone that I’ve known for so long,” Thorn notes.

“It will make it twice as fun.”

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LOCAL AMERICANA: Wilmington-born band ,The Fustics, play at the Duck and Dive Pub Saturday, November 2nd. Courtesy photo —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

WEDNESDAY, october 30 Karaoke (9pm) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050 DJ —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 mark lynch —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 Homegrown Radio Show hosted by Mary Byrne (7pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 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 Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

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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 Rob Ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 Karaoke —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 Stray Local (Americana) —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 Benny Hill —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 Phil Bevilacqua —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Senses Fail, For the Fallen Dreams, Expire, Being as an Ocean —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 Karaoke w/ DJ A.M.P.

DJ Lord Walrus —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776 Karaoke with DJ Brewtal —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 Ben & Heather (7-10pm) —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101

thursDAY, october 31 DJKahuna —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Open Mic —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 Open Mic/Songwriters Night 7-10pm —Grinder’s Cafe, 5032 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington,

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ DST and SBz —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

Blackboard Specials

DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 House/Techno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 Hospital Dancing, One Small Step For Man, Lions & Liars, Virgin Lung —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

Saturday, November 2 DJKahuna —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Bibis Ellison band —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040

WEDNESDAYS

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

Plan B Duo —Hoplite; 720 North Lake Blvd.,458-4745

COASTAL REGGAE: North Carolina rock/reggae quartet Signal Fire will play at The Palm Room Friday, November 1st. Courtesy photo —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

Thirsty Thursday Team Trivia with Sherri “So Very” (7-9pm) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 399-3266

friday, November 1

Open Mic —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

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

Karaoke (7pm-12am) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

Blarney Brogues —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

Jazz night with Marc Siegel 6pm-8pm —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. (Mayfaire), Wilmington, NC. (910) 509-2844 Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 Karaoke —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 2562269 Top 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 Robby Berry (8-11pm) —The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; 679-8101 Rockin’ Trivia with Party Gras DJ (9 p.m.)

—Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 5090805 Trivia with Steve (8:30pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

Karaoke —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 DJ Turtle —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC DJ Milk and Matt Evans —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St. Signal Fire, South Street —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 Two of a Kind (Acoustic Pop/Rock) —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

Irish Music Jam 2pm —The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road Spider Mike & Friends (2-5pm) —Fire & Spice Gourmet, 312 Nutt St.; 762-3050 Shaggin Saturdays with DJ Lee Pearson/Big Bopper Bernie B —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 DJ DST and Matt Evans —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St. DJ Milk and SBz —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington DJ Turtle —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 DJ SBz —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

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

Ben & Heather —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

B-Walk and the WL2F (rooftop, 7-10pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

Open Mic Night with Dennis Brinson (8pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Steady Eddies —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

Toney Rocks (blues rock) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

Karaoke with Mike Norris

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Toney Rocks (Blues Rock) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

Donna Merritt —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

Halloween Fire Show featuring TC Costello (accordion punk)

TUESDAYS

Travis Shallow (Classic Rock) —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

Kim Disco —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

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

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Piano —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922

The Fustics —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

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

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

Plan B duo —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

Discotheque Thurs. with DJ’s DST and Matt Evans —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

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

Free Clinic —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St. DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

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House/Techno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

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

L Shape Lot (3pm); Clay Crotts (8pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

Karaoke with DJ Party Gras (9pm) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 5090805

Karaoke w/ DJ Double Down —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

James Haff (piano) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Open Electric Jam hosted by randy o (6pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

College Night Karaoke —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

Karaoke with Damon —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056

Open Mic w/ John Ingram —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

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

The Dixieland Allstars —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

Satellite Bluegrass Band (6-10pm) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

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

Jazz Jam with Benny Hill (8pm) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

Karaoke with Mike Norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

Ben Morrow —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 Reggae —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414

wednesday, november 6 Homegrown Radio Show hosted by Mary Byrne (7pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 Rob Ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

MONDAY, November 4

Mark Lynch —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

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

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

Josh Solomon Duo —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

Electric Mondays w/ Pruitt & Screwloopz —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

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

Karaoke w/ DJ Double Down —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

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

Pengo with Beau Gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773

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

tuesday, november 5

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

Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

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Karaoke —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

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DRUMMING with Ron & Eric (6:30-8:30pm) —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

World Tavern Trivia hosted by Mud —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

Leftover Salmon —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

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

DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 Karaoke w/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

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ZIGGY’S 170 W. 9th st., winston-salem, nc (336) 722-5000 11/01: Archimedes’ Revenge, The Heritage 11/02: Mike Bennet’s B-String All Star Jam

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus stREET, raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 10/30: Tarrus Riley, Dub Addis, Mama Africa’s Elite Band 10/31: Big Something, Sol Driven Train, The Morning After 11/06: Sleigh Bells, Doldrums

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 South Tryon STREET, Charlotte, NC (704) 377-6874 11/01: Asking Alexandria 11/02: Cliff ‘Em All 11/06: Fitz and the Tantrums, Capital Cities

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MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 10/30: Cults 10/31: Electro Halloween 11/01: The Mercators 11/02: King Khan & The Shrines 11/05: Restorations, Weatherbox 11/06: Two Handed Fools, A Bottle Volcanic

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arts > theatre

Hysterical Hysteria:

‘Vibrator Play’ makes its debut at Cape Fear Playhouse By: Maddie Deming

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sex comedy opens at Cape Fear Playhouse this week, and it’s bound to create quite the buzz.

Susan Ruhl’s 2009 production of “In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play)” will open Thursday as part of Big Dawg Productions’ ongoing series of 2013 shows dissecting various familial situations. Having been nominated for three Tony’s in 2010 and a Pulitzer Prize, the show will be the third directorial event for Nicole Farmer this year, as she took on Browncoat Pub and Theatre’s “William and Judith” and partially directed Shakespeare on the Green’s “Measure for Measure.”

Set in a Victorian home in the late 1800s, “In the Next Room” follows scientist Dr. Givings, who invents a device—the vibrator—intended for treating hysteria. Next to his operating room sits a curious wife, who recently gave birth to their newborn daughter. With her interest piqued, Mrs. Givings, unable to produce milk for their newborn,

listens in as an African-American patient, whose newborn recently passed away, is propositioned to be their new wet nurse.

The plot thickens as patients undergo various studies with the doctor’s vibrator experiments, only to discover themselves propelled into sexual enlightenment—something they’re unaware could even happen. As the characters’ relationships change, and people fall in and out of love again, Mr. and Mrs. Givings must also observe the nature of their own marriage. In the end, the show catapults the idea of what it means to love wholly.

“I read [‘In the Next Room’] a year ago and I’ve been working on it for nine months so I’m going to give birth,” Farmer quips. “And there are a lot of nine-month things that happen in this play. It spoke to me on so many levels, about love, social etiquette, the boundaries they create between the sexes, and about the naiveté and ignorance that has always surrounded this mystique of the female body and how the female body and mind work.”

In this romantic comedy, humor arises from the ignorant vies people once held about the biology of a woman. Many believed

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women carried excess fluid in their womb that caused hysteria. The release of fluid was called a paroxysm, meaning “a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.” Women were not believed to have an orgasm, and the female body, in terms of sexuality, was only thought to be for reproduction. In the play, Dr. Givings actually is based on a real physician who invented the Chattanooga vibrator on accident.

“This is before women had the right to vote,” Farmer says. “There are a great deal of racial issues that are dealt with in this play, and it gives us an opportunity to look back at our past—and if we’ve forgotten how far we’ve come from the Victorian era—it’s really something to be thankful for. We have a long way to go, as women, but we’ve really come a long way.”

Yet, Farmer makes it clear this is not just a “woman’s play.” Sure, it will explore different themes of female sexuality, wet nursing, racial issues and love, but it also capitulates the formality and etiquette that went along with that time-frame. Back then, a great sense of pride, dignity, and privacy surrounded society. Privacy seems almost unrecognizable in 2013; thus, a little bit of something exists for everyone in this show, especially when paralleled with today’s social and political issues.

Set outside of Syracuse, New York, the play takes place during a time when the country had just gone through the Civil War. The Victorian era represents some of the most

ornate home décor and costume in American history. Not only were females tightly laced in their dresses and corsets, they also maintained a very straight-laced disengagement from their bodies. One of the biggest challenges working with this play has come in its costuming, according to Farmer. Designer Debbie Hill Scheu is working with actors who have 20 different layers of clothing, featuring camisoles, bloomers, corsets, petticoats, and undergarments galore. With a dress weighing anywhere from 20 to 30 pounds of taffeta and velvet, along with belts, hats and gloves, the actors must dress and undress in perfect timing.

The set, designed by Aaron Willings, will contain two different rooms with a breakaway wall in-between so audiences can see through the Givings’ home as people meander the rooms simultaneously. At the dawn of electricity, the lighting, too, will be handled delicately. The time period introduced a flick of a switch to illuminate rooms— something quite shocking and new. Farmer says, “The lighting is the eighth character of the play.” The way the actors react to it hold importance.

With so much acting experience under her belt—as the founder of her own theatre company in LA, not to mention a degree from The Julliard School—Farmer understands the difficulties actors must go through to achieve interaction and authentic reaction instead of merely performing and memorizing lines.

Through script analysis, Farmer focuses on producing organic reciprocation with her directing hand. This approach will allow audiences a very raw performance, starring Rachael Moser, Alex Warff, Kara Lashley, Susan Auten, Kenneth Rosander, Inez Campbell Eason and David Bollinger.

While “In the Next Room” seemingly unveils an accidental sexual awakening, the underlying themes of love and human connection empowers more than the dawn of electricity and advent of the vibrator. The show opens Thursday with a “pay what you can” night; minimum of $5, cash only.

DETAILS: In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) Oct. 31st - Nov. 3rd, 7th - 10th, 14th - 17th, 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.

Cape Fear Playhouse 613 Castle St. • 910-367-5237 Tickets: $15-$20

arts > theatre

Ties That Bind:

Thalian Association debuts ‘Other Desert Cities’ for relaunch of Red Barn Studio By: Shea Carver

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ain can be a healing shared fabric threading the lives of humans, at least when allowed the right outlet to connect. Or, in some instances, it can be the degradation of emotion which tears people apart. In the 2012 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, “Other Desert Cities,” pain surfaces in dramatic and poignantly funny ways as the affluent Wyeth family faces the impacting effects of the suicide of their son and brother.

Written by Jon Robin Baitz, “Other Desert Cities” premiered off-Broadway in 2011, and first starred the likes of Elizabeth Marvel and Linda Lavin. It wasn’t until its reprisal at the end of 2011, with Stockard Channing, Rachel Griffiths, Thomas Sadoski and Judith Light, did it reach greater praise.

Having its premiere in Wilmington this weekend, Thalian Association will be debuting “Other Desert Cities” in their newly acquired Red Barn Studio Theater–an intimate space off Third Street, once owned by Linda Lavin and her husband Steve Bakunas. Lavin and Bakunas donated the building after their move to NY last year, which has taken them since to LA for Lavin to star in her first sitcom in years, “Sean Hayes Saves the World.”

Though serendipitous that Thalian Association chose to launch the reopening of the theater with a show that originally starred Lavin, in a building once owned by Lavin, its the meat of the play which truly captivated artistic director Tom Briggs.

“We could have done any of a dozen plays from Linda’s illustrious past,” Briggs says.

“That she created the role [of Silda Grauman] who Suellen [Yates] is playing is just a happy happenstance. . . . I read [the play] the moment it was published and it stunned me.

It is a model of construction, the characters are so fully realized, and it has two back-toback revelations in the second act that left me breathless. I immediately knew that, one day, I would direct this play. Then the theater gods dropped Red Barn in my lap and it was a done deal.”

Starring in the show is an illustrious, gifted cast. Briggs secured the likes of local powerhouse Rachel Lewis Hilburn to take on the Wyeth’s daughter, someone whom was deeply affected by her brother’s death to the point of being institutionalized over it. When she returns to her family’s Palm Springs home during Christmas, she comes bearing news of publishing a memoir about her activist brother’s demise.

“It’s a very difficult role—the heartbeat of

STELLAR CAST: Rachel Lewis Hilburn and Kevin Ray Wilson star in the debut of “Other Desert Cities.”

Photo by Mark Steelman

the play—and Rachel is so focused and compelling, such an honest actor that I may never be able to imagine anyone else in the role,” Briggs states. “The whole family is forced to come to grips with its painful past.”

The well-to-do Wyeth parents consist of an ambassador father who once acted as head of the GOP and remained close friends with Ronald Reagan. Joe Gallison will fill the role with natural charisma and authority, according to Briggs, as well as insurmountable dignity. “He is simply magnificent,” Briggs says. Elizabeth Becka plays the emotionally chilling matriarch of the family, who was once mentored by Nancy Reagan. “We don’t often get to see Beth onstage, so it’s a real treat,” Briggs states.

Yates takes on a recently released rehab patient who ushers in much comedy to the production, someone Briggs admits as being “riveting and hilarious as a damaged woman harboring a secret of her own.” Filling out the cast is Kevin Ray Wilson, the youngest brother, who acts as a mediator and peace-keeper of sorts. “I’ve been a fan of Kevin’s work for several years but I don’t know that he’s ever had the opportunity to exercise the acting chops that this role affords him,” Briggs says.

A heavy political undercurrent runs rampant throughout “Other Desert Cities.” That the parents are staunch Republicans creates a divide between family members who stand on opposite sides of the spectrum. Facing the truths behind their son’s death from an antiwar atrocity, their own ideas and conceptual beliefs challenge their familial ties and bring to life the profundity of love and the extremes one goes to show it.

“The play is set just three years after the events of 9/11, which informs everyone’s sense of moral rectitude,” the director explains. “Today, the chasm between the left and right has become so sinister, so dangerous that the question is how can we compro-

mise, how can we meet in the middle. So this family becomes a microcosm for our current American dilemma and that’s profound.”

Lee Lowrimore, known for his attention to detail in shows like “Venus in Fur” and “Boston Marriage,” will set-design the 2004 home, built in Califiornia in the ‘60s. “Lee calls the style ‘Desert Regency,’’ Briggs says. “We couldn’t find exactly the furniture we wanted so Lee, who is a fine craftsman, built and upholstered the furniture, which is absolutely gorgeous. In fact we’re going to be offering the three pieces he built for sale during the run of the play.”

Jeff Loy, most known for his film studio work, will do light production, while Charlotte Safrit will be in charge of costuming.

Basically, it will consist of everyday clothing. “The actors need to be comfortable and just look like real people,” he states.

“There’s no sense of heightened reality here’ it’s naturalistic, and Charlotte knows how to pull all of that together.”

“Other Desert Cities” opens November 1st and runs through the 24th. Thalian Association will host a slew of upcoming shows at Red Barn in the summer of 2014, one per month during June, July and August. “They will be contemporary plays that profoundly illuminate our American lives,” Briggs says.

DETAILS: Other Desert Cities Red Barn Studio Theater 1122 S. Third St. Nov. 1st - 24th, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $25 • 910-251-1788

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arts > theatre

Blood-Curdling Fun:

Browncoat’s re-imagining of ‘Dracula’ is a fang-tastic treat By: Christian Podgaysky

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he Halloween season often entails chilly nights spent bundled up indoors, watching one of many monster movie marathons. This year, however, the Wilmington theater scene offers up its own creep-tastic option to quench one’s thirst for gore and mayhem. Written, produced and directed by local visionary Richard Davis, Browncoat Pub and Theatre’s “Dracula” delivers on thrills and chills.

The play provides a fresh perspective on the done-to-death Bram Stoker original by placing “Dracula” in the context of a Charles Manson-esque cult. In its retelling, a documentary crew attempts to expose the cult, but gets more than they bargained for when they realize it’s much more sinister than its crazy antics by leader RM Renfield (Chase Harrison). As the story develops, unexpected twists and turns stray from the original plot and leaves one with the distinct feeling of familiarity. Still, Davis’ tale makes audiences feel like they’re seeing it for the first time.

Combining a perfect proportion of humor and horror, Davis’ “Dracula” avoids the kitsch that plagues most of the extraneous recreations of the tale. The witty back-andforth between documentary crew members Mina Murray (Meredith Colon) and Jonathan Harker (Josh Baily) ease viewers into the story world before assaulting them with some of the play’s more intense scenes. In doing so, the horror-evoking scenes stand apart and seem much more penetrating due to their contrast to the light-hearted scenes.

Consequently, the play succeeds at creating jolting moments and without the aid of editing, which tends to give the film medium an upper hand on the scare spectrum.

The play also achieves fright through its skillful use of blocking. Many of the eerie passages feature well-practiced, swift movements to delight the eyes and overwhelm the audience in the best way possible. The piercing chants and mere presence of the well-costumed and made-up vampire brides electrocute the stage with uneasiness. The most effective scenes are further facilitated by drastic lighting changes and amplified

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From the worn-looking tan walls, to the flowing white curtains which line the back doors, to the mobile pews, the production’s set design exudes derangement. There is a tragic desperation that affects the characters, too, and as a result, the set accentuates a gritty feel to recall the exploitation subgenre seen in the horror films of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Throughout the play, we as the audience understand this sense of hopelessness and dread. It entices us to keep watching how out of control things can become.

Cast chemistry, too, lends its hand in generating a credible re-imagining. Davis Ann’s naïve-turned-sexy Lucy Westerna and Harrison’s unhinged Renfield play off of each other’s stand-out performances, and in effect produce some of the play’s more memorable scenes. Ann boasts several blood-curdling screams that make “scream queen” Jamie Lee Curtis pale in comparison.

Harrison emotes as the charismatic, deranged cult father, with a penetrating pronounced Southern accent. His unrelenting, yet unfulfilled desire to garner immortality captivates. “Horror is how we see ourselves,” decrees the play program—a statement which can certainly be seen in Renfield’s character. Through writing and performance, he effectively transcends the realm of onedimensionality, instead becoming eerily relatable and arguably echoing society’s obsession with youth and power.

Charles Auten also shines as Vlad, the Dracula of the story. Auten exhibits the sensuality, allure and danger that people have come to expect from a head vampire. Despite his adherence to the blood-sucking archetype, he still brings a breath of fresh air to heavily treaded territory.

Keeping with the original, the play uses the same names and generally the same relationships. However, beyond this Davis makes the play profoundly his own. Most notably, he brings many of the lesser-utilized characters from the original to the forefront. While the vampire brides and RM Renfield have more significant roles, he particularly focuses on the women of the play. Mina and Lucy both take more control over their destinies in this imagining, rather than waiting to be saved by the likes of Jonathan Harker and Van Helsing, which becomes most pronounced in the play’s climax.

Davis also humanizes Vlad, the play’s Dracula stand-in, which serves to make Renfield the more villainous force at work. These changes culminate to create a drastically dif-

ferent realization of the classic tale, which really brings it into the 21st century. “Dracula” is no longer about a foreigner preying on weak females, rather it’s about well-rounded characters battling with themselves and their desires—which truly makes for a much more interesting production.

The play holds a mirror up to society by expounding upon the good and evil that exists in everyone, a theme further perpetuated by the play’s moral gray area. Van Helsing’s dogmatic hatred of the perceived “unnatural” gets pitted against Vlad’s understandable yet morally unsound attempts to please Mina. Aside from demonizing Renfield, the play takes no distinct position on the matter. In doing so, the production of “Dracula” forces the audience to form their own character alliances throughout the play’s run.

Though enjoyable, the production does not come without its flaws. The ease with which the documentary filmmakers come to terms with the vampiric underbelly of the cult feels inorganic and rushed, especially considering Mina’s relationship with Lucy and Vlad. More attention could have been given to Mina’s character arc, considering how pivotal it becomes in the show’s climax.

That being said, the play’s conclusion, though not lacking in nuance, also falls victim to the pitfall of occurring a little too quickly to fully satisfy. The first half feels longer than the second, which should be reversed in order to fully do justice to Davis’ riveting reimagining.

Despite a few concerns, “Dracula” succeeds in providing Wilmington with a local talent-fueled Halloween treat. The production will surely delight Port City horror enthusiasts hoping to escape the drone of their TV sets that play the same cycle of tired movies.

It’s worth sinking the cuspids into something new and exciting.

DETAILS: Dracula ★★★★★ Oct. 31st, Nov. 1st - 3rd, 7th - 10th, 14th - 17th, 8 p.m., or Sun., 3 p.m.

Browncoat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace Street • 910-341-0001 Tickets: $10 - $15 www.browncoattheatre.com

When Madness Takes its Toll:

arts > theatre

City Stage rocks the horror again By: Shea Carver

Columbia, LaRaisha Burnette as Usherette/ Eddie and George Domby as Dr. Scott.

“I love all the characters,” Smith notes, “but Riff is a badass and has the balls to stand up Frank—and his songs rock! I’m also very happy for Amy [as Janet], because she has almost played this part the other four times we did the show, and she is perfect for it. But Heather [as Columbia] is impressing me most, because it’s not a role or show you see her typically do. She is really fun to watch in this.”

Aside from the obvious reasons to adore any cult classic—aliens, sexuality, transvestites, campy songs—the music binds it all.

Pianist Chiaki Ito will employ the help of Rob Murphrey (drums), Nick Loeber (bass) and Chelsea Davenport (guitar) to turn up the volume and speed of the original soundtrack.

Though not necessarily the most difficult score to play, Ito finds it fun and fully embraceable.

“If you haven’t noticed, I like to physically get into the music,” she quips. “If I can’t feel it physically, then it’s not rocking hard enough and it’s just too safe. Music moves me physically, emotionally, and makes me super happy

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ape Fear Theater Arts, a.k.a City Stage, seemingly has produced “The Rocky Horror Show” a million times over again for audiences across the state. OK, maybe a million is a tad hyperbolic. Let’s just say they’ve cornered and nailed the production not only in Wilmington but in Raleigh dating back to 2001.

When they took to the stage in 2010, they cumulated a list of nods for its production value, including one of top 10 touring shows from Triangle Arts and Entertainment, as well as Indy Week’s best supporting actors—Caitlin Becka (Magenta) and Jeremiah Williams (Riff Raff)—and music direction by Chiaki Ito. To keep this good thing going, they’re returning to Thalian Hall’s mainstage right on the stiletto heels of Halloween, and they’re prepared to heavily stomp out a rockin’ show of Transylvanian twists and turns to the chagrin of cult fans and virgins alike.

“I saw the movie when I was young and just thought it was weird,” co-director Justin Smith says.

Starring Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry and Barry Bostwick, the 1975 film version, titled “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” post-dates the original musical written by Richard O’Brien.

The show follows two stragglers who get stuck in a downpour and with car trouble, and end up welcomed into a castle featuring a very odd bunch of dwellers. Included is a mad scientist transvestite, Dr. Frank N. Furter, who’s trying to cook up the best man possible for sexual pleasure, before turning his pick-axe into a murder frenzy, undergoing an orgy dance scene and ultimately meeting his demise, all the while beaming up a few survivors to the transsexual galaxy of Transylvania.

The musical made its debut in London at Royal Court Theatre in 1973 and ran close to 3,000 productions before winning the 1973 Evening Standard Award for best musical. It landed stateside in 1975 and showed in LA for nine months, while only securing 45 runs on Broadway, which resulted in one Tony nod and three Drama Desk nominations. Still, the show catapulted into a cult following, and hinders as much fun on audience participation as its kooky actors onstage. Folks often flock to the musical and screen versions today dressed as their favorite characters and cat-call from the audience during specific moments in the script.

“The first time we did it back in 2001 was when I really fell in love with [the show,]” Smith says. “Don Baker, the original director, really did some innovative things with the staging, and I have kept several of those moments.”

While Smith directed the 2010 show wholly, this go ‘round he turns the reins over to his collective group of players. Casting didn’t go according to plan in the reprisal of all the 2010 roles, so Smith decided to take on the lead as Frank. He admits it a terrifying feat, as this character challenges everything Smith maintains emotionally and physically. Not to mention, the audience meets Frank at the onslaught of his downfall, wherein the control he has guarded of himself and over his minions becomes taxed and challenged.

“Besides having to wear heels that make me 7 feet tall (literally), Frank is a monster and lives his life to ‘give himself over to absolute pleasure,’” Smith explains. “I am scared of too much pleasure . . . The last time I played Frank, I was happy to be able to walk, sing and say the right lines, while looking like a convincing transsexual. This time I really am trying to capture his story. We get to look in as his loyal followers turn on him and, ultimately, strip him of the power he so desperately wants.”

Smith plans on keeping the show’s blocking from 2010. As well, he has employed the help of Michael Jones to fine-tune it, along with Kevin Lee-y Green to bring out the most saucy moves. The bigger stage at Thalian means more room to amp up set design, choreography and movement. The cast features an array of local talent, too, including Anthony Lawson as the narrator, Sam Robison as Brad, Amy Tipton as Janet, Leo Grinberg as Riff-Raff, Caitlin Becka as Magenta, Heather Setzler as

when it’s just right.”

According to Ito, that moment comes when the actors, singers, musicians and the universe culminate to present the beauty of live theatre. “It’s unpredictable and wonderful!” she promises.

The time warp starts Wednesday, October 30th, and runs through November 10th. While they encourage folks to dress up and interact with the show, they also ask to refrain from bringing items or liquid to throw.

DETAILS: The Rocky Horror Show Oct. 30th - Nov. 3rd, 7th-10th, 8 p.m., and Sun., 7:30 p.m.

Thalian Hall 310 Chestnut St. • (910) 632-2285 Tickets: $18-$25 www.thalianhall.org

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Boundless Ties:

No Boundaries fosters a shared creative experience By: Sarah Richter

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aside from Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung remains one of the most influential psychoanalysts from the early 20th century. Inventor of the MyersBriggs personality test, which everyone has been subjected to take, he also developed the idea of the collective unconscious.

He argued that everyone was born with an inherent knowledge of certain symbols, people and events. Such a sense of knowledge can be seen across history, time, culture, race, religion, political and social divisions; in essence, humanity inherently connects. For Jung, the idea came from déjà vu, or feeling an unknown connection toward an image, person, place or thing.

Jung’s concept provides a shared memory bank readily applicable to art. Everyone, whether they like art or not, can conjure immediate, visceral reactions when they see new work for the first time. For instance, Senegal artist Ndary Lo constructs incredible statues from found objects, which are the spitting image of works done by Alberto Giacometti in the early 20th century. Not privy to the study of art history, Lo found out later that his work almost was identical to Giacometti’s.

If humanity shares a Rolodex of information across space and time, why shouldn’t we feel drawn toward a particular image, style, person or place? As in the unconscious connection between Lo and Giacometti, artists who work together inspire and influence one another. Artistically rendering an image of the same space can emerge in both a similar and completely divergent context, which again makes an interesting case for personal interpretation of Jung’s theory.

Gathering for two weeks from November 1st through the 15th are local, national and international artists of No Boundaries Art Colony at Bald Head Island. Fifteen artists will gather for an uninterrupted period to simply create art and learn about each other.

Bald Head Island Limited and The Mitchell Family generously provide the artists with accommodations in three historic beach cottages at Captain Charlie’s Station. With its salt marsh, ancient maritime forests, winding creeks and expansive coastline, Bald Head evokes natural beauty to inspire individual and collaborative work.

“Here, artists savor two solid weeks removed from daily tasks and the demands of modern living,” Michelle Connolly, No Boundaries president, says. “It’s incredible what emerges each year: imaginative works, lasting relationships and a renewed commitment to the artistic resolve.”

Joining the 2013 residency is internationally acclaimed painter Terrell James, from Houston, Texas, who had an exhibition at the Cameron Art Museum in 2011. Fellow Texan Weihong, a visual and performance artist from Beijing, will attend, as will Nkurunziza Innocent from Rwanda, a self-taught artist granted the 2012 artist-in-residence at the Boseman Gallery at UNCW. Jumaadi, an Indonesian painter, sculptor and poet from Sydney, Australia, will come, as will Oliver Mellan, a short filmmaker who just moved from Wilmington to San Francisco. Mellan will capture the experience of No Boundaries and show it as a works-in-progress at the Cucalorus Film Festival on Sunday, November 17th at 2 p.m.

Irish poet, musician and painter originally from Kildares, Ireland, Karl Mullen will attend, alongside mixed-media artist Sarah Jones from Seattle, painter and Wilmingtonian-turn-Raleighite Shaun Richards, Caro-

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BEACH FRIEND: No Boundaries president Michelle Connolly will partake in their annual artist colony, November 1st through the 15th at Bald Head Island.

No Boundaries exhibitions will follow throughout December at local galleries. Courtesy photo

lina Beach still-life artist Kirstin Gibson, Wilmington handmade paper maker and arts instructor Fritzi Huber from Wilmington, and local painter Jonathan Summit, mixed-media artist and department chair for the Humanities and Fine Arts at Cape Fear Community College, Brandon Guthrie, No Boundaries founder Gayle Tustin, photographer Harry Taylor and Connolly herself.

“This is an exciting group of artists,” Connolly states. “Looking at the history of their work, they are all very prolific.”

This years colony features a variety of artistic mediums, which isn’t always the case.

Artists were chosen based on application and from their culminative and impacting catalogue of work.

“It’s a combination of applications and invitations,” Connelly tells. “The invitations tend to be recommendations through other artists that have built over a period of time.”

For the 2013 cycle, No Boundaries received a half-dozen applications, but thanks to social media, word is spreading even more quickly. No Boundaries already begun to receive submissions for next year’s colony.

Not simply just an art colony, some of the artists are actively working with the community. Rwanda’s Innocent worked with both classes at the Cameron Art Museum and Dreams of Wilmington while visiting last summer. Returning this year, he has been working with students in both Georgia Mastroieni and Michael von Hout’s classes at Dreams. On Satuday, November 9th the students will come over to meet all of the artists and see their works.

Innocent currently teaches them a technique he uses in his own process. Each child will make a small piece that will be “stitched” together with all of the others, and the full artwork will be displayed in the No Boundaries exhibition, slated for November 16th.

“Once we return from Bald Head,” Connolly says, “we will install an exhibition of the work created by artists at No Boundaries at Acme Art Studio.”

The show will hang through the middle of December before the artists de-install and take the exhibition to the Wilma Daniel Gallery at Cape Fear Community College. Here, it will be on display from December through January. The aim of moving the exhibition is to generate more foot traffic through the holiday season.

“It always slows down around the holidays,” Connolly notes. “So we are hoping that by moving it to CFCC, we will be able to generate more interest, organize school tours and arrange artists to speak.”

Art appreciators and those who just want to peek in on the artistic process are invited to visit the colony on Wednesday, November 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the open studio day. Visitors also can create beside the artists or just experience the creative process firsthand.

With a long list of accomplished, diverse artists, their creations will reflect a shared experience at No Boundaries. Even the colony name draws reference and comparisons to Jung’s ideas concerning a shared collective memory, because to him, there were no boundaries.

DETAILS:

No Boundaries Art Colony November 1st - 15th • Public visits open November 13th, 10 a.m.

Bald Head Island www.baldheadisland.com No Boundaries Art Exhibitions ACME Art Studios, November 16th - December Cape Fear Community College, December - January

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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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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 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.

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medical care and foster/adoptive homes to unwanted and endangered animals, all through donations. They place 200+ pets in loving homes every year. Through November 20, we will donate 10% of sales to the Cape Fear Rescue League. So come buy your holiday gifts from local artists and help us raise money for this worthy group! 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.

FIGMENTS GALLERY 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II • 910-509-4289 Tues.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; • Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.figmentsgallery.com

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

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ZIGGY: Cape Fear Native owner Kass Fincher’s adopted dog, Ziggy, from Cape Fear Rescue League. which CF Native is raising money for the nonprofit through November 20th. Courtesy photo

month from 6-8 p.m. It’s a great event to connect with the arts community!

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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 (910)-763-3380 • Tues.-Sat. 11am-5p; Sun. 1-4pm.

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. custom master framing department; and art classIn addition, the gallery represents several local art- rooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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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, impressions 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

“Clay Matters” features the recent works of Georgia artist Eileen Braun and Hiroshi Sueyoshi of Wilmington, NC. Work will include both functional and non-functional pieces; the two artists’ differing styles creating an interesting juxtaposition of elegance and whimsy. The exhibition will remain on display through November 16th.

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Nothing to Celebrate:

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Cucalorus

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t some point every actor or actress passes a certain threshold where their talent and particular skill set begins to strain credibility. Perhaps it’s the attractive young woman who looks too old to play a high-school student, or the young heartthrob who begins to exhibit signs of male pattern baldness. Maybe it’s the child star to which puberty is anything but kind.

In the case of “Escape Plan,” it’s the story of two action stars who are now in their 60s and still trying to play a credible hero.

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger have had a rough year. 2013 presented duds for both action icons. Schwarzenegger stalled out with the “Last Stand,” and audiences seemed completely ambivalent about Stallone’s “A Bullet to the Head.”

No matter how well-intentioned, there’s simply a law of diminishing returns when it comes to these monoliths once they pass the retirement age and become eligible to collect Social Security.

I simply have a hard time believing that these guys can still realistically kick any amount of ass; it’s like watching a grandfather, no matter how engorged their weathered bodies are. “Escape Plan” is a movie based more on tension than action, but there’s still a massive credibility issue.

Bruce Willis manages a shred of integrity, while Stallone and Schwarzenegger have devolved into unintentional comedy.

It’s tough watching childhood idols age. It’s like seeing Batman wear adult diapers under his spandex.

I’ve been able to find some joy in watching “The Expendables,” which string the aging action stars together, but in one-off projects like “Escape Plan” I find myself wishing somebody else was leading the charge—someone who doesn’t look like they’re one hard bowel movement away from an aneurysm.

“Escape Plan” is the kind of dumb thriller I would usually enjoy, if not for the extremely aged icons still trying to cut it as leading men. The plot centers around an expert escape artist who specializes in breaking out of prisons to expose potential hazards. For a fee, he’ll enter the prison, figure out how someone could escape, and make it a more efficient hell hole.

Sounds interesting. I don’t remember seeing this booth on career day.

The basics are laid out pretty quickly. Stallone breaks out of a prison and reveals the technique behind his escape, establishing him as the world’s smartest, monosyllabic

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man. Things go awry when he gets doublecrossed after being recruited for his latest money-earning opportunity. The world’s best prison-escape mastermind gets trapped in the world’s most inescapable super prison.

What are the odds?

Inside he meets another prisoner played

by Schwarzenegger, who, surprisingly, is also interested in escaping. The two begin to work together to engineer an impossible plan—90 percent of which involves staging fights to distract the guards. Seriously. I lost count at the number of times a plan started with a guy punching another guy in order to draw attention. The entire thing feels kind of lazy, especially given the fact the smartest escape artist in the world couldn’t get out of from a cardboard box without getting two people to stage a fight.

The basic plot is interesting enough. There is the main escape plot buoyed with the conspiracy of who exactly wants Stallone permanently imprisoned. In the hands of some younger, more dynamic actors, it could have been interesting.

It’s a shame because the film gets packed with a quality supporting cast utterly wasted in a shallow thriller. Great actors like Amy Adams, Jim Caviezel and Vincent Dinofrio seem content reading hackneyed dialogue and picking up a check I suppose even good performers have to eat. It’s just a shame that their agents couldn’t find them

a better project.

It’s kind of funny to watch good, nuanced actors onscreen with Stallone, as he grunts and grimaces. It must be like acting opposite a wheelbarrow full of cow innards.

The entire movie feels like an extended sequence from “Face/Off,” when Nicholas Cage is locked in a prison at sea. Sure, it has a few fun moments, particularly from Schwarzenegger, who gets some wonderful over-the-top scenes that may very well rival his best “Kindergarten Cop” meltdown.

Sadly, they remain fleeting. He and Stallone are watchable marginally, but they are so far past their prime. It’s like watching “Red,” but none of the actors are in on the joke.

“Escape Plan” isn’t a disaster, but it wasn’t anything to celebrate either.

DETAILS: Escape Plan ★★★★★ Starring Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 50 Cent Directed by Mikael Håfström Rated PG-13

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The North Carolina 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; it 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. The NCBFF is 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. In its 13th year, the four day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures

by African-American filmmakers will showcase features, shorts, animation, documentary films and music videos. Prizes of $500 will be awarded 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. Also, if you would like 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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Quality Bread and Deli Fare:

’m always eager to try a new bakery or deli. It may be hard to believe, but upscale dining can be a chore after a while (I’m sure you’re drying your tears for me with your copy of encore right now).

Honestly, there’s nothing I love more than simple deli food and quality baked goods. So the allure of the two offered by Soho Bakery and Cafe became irresistible as I drove past the old gas station on Eastwood Road beside the kayak place.

Named for the famed New York City neighborhood (short for South of Houston Street), Soho boasts a deli-style menu with NYC-themed names for its specialty sandwiches. The interior gives off a genuinely Big Apple feel, with tables placed so closely and efficiently as to border on crowding. And the eclectic cushions attached to the booths are not just a fun stylistic choice; they actually make for the most comfortable booths in town.

Their “Midtown Mozzarella” makes for an excellent chicken sandwich. With moist breast

meat, crisp lettuce, and a particularly biting red onion, its a high-quality product at a reasonable price. The fresh mozzarella dictates a real treat; not everyone loves the fresh stuff.

We’ve been conditioned by years of eating pizza to think of processed cheese as the one true mozzarella. But give the fresh stuff a second look; I think you’ll like it.

The “Veggie Pannini,” also on ciabatta, makes for an excellent vegetarian option. Admittedly, the eggplant gets a little mushy in the grilling. But the vegetables maintain a nicely seasoned, vibrant flavor. Add to it a light application of Italian salad dressing, and the provision of a small hint of vinegar adds zest.

The “Little Italy” is, on its face, just another meatball sub. And the meatballs themselves taste fair, though not remarkable. Yet, the piping hot marinara, with substantial chunks of acidic tomatoes, breathes vitality into the classic. A hearty application of my beloved fresh mozzarella doesn’t hurt either.

Soho Bakery and Cafe makes a worthwhile addition to Wilmington’s deli scene By: Rosa Bianca

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Wednesday, October 30 4-6pm I also got a taste of the “New York Classic,” or, as I like to think of it: a real honest-toGod Reuben. Thinly sliced pastrami mingles with spicy brown mustard to perfect harmony.

Don’t talk to me about Thousand Island dressing. I’m not interested. The rich, fatty corned beef is best accented with mustard—always.

The real star of all Soho’s sandwiches comes from their bread. Ciabatta, Rye, hoagie ... it doesn’t matter. Consistently and across the board, Soho produces the kind of quality bread one would hope for in any establishment dubbed a “bakery.” Diners can choose their own favorite Boar’s Head ingredients and rest assured the bread will be excellent.

On a side note, though: Soho does not carry ham. Or pepperoni. Or salami. Or prosciutto. At first I thought the deli appears more kosher than Italian. But bacon does appear on many sandwiches, and for breakfast they also serve sausage.

Baked goods come as a bit of a mixed bag.

Three flavors of cupcakes—vanilla, chocolate, and cream cheese—come too cold and too dry. I couldn’t look past the flaws to say whether the taste hits the mark. The chocolate chip scone also has an equally unremarkable after-effect. A bit drier and blander than usual, it lacks the salty-sweetness I look for in scones.

The chocolate eclair has potential, but much like the cupcakes Soho serves it far too cold.

The cream hardens and becomes unpleasant.

Still, the chocolate stays rich and fulfilling; a few degrees of warmth could save it.

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SWEETS FOR MY SWEET: Pastries and tasty sweets galore make for homemade succulence at Soho Bakery and Cafe. Photo by Trent Williams

Highlights from the bakery come in their chocolate-chip cookie—as good as you’ll find in town. With a crispy outer rim and a chewy center, it combines the best elements of any cookie. In fact, Soho tends to run out of the cookies; I’m not surprised.

The pineapple upside down cake is equally worth a bite. It combines the best of sugary sweetness with the natural saccharine of the fruit. It’s delightful. Moist and tasty, it remains a text-book example of what pineapple upside down cake should be.

Soho is a worthwhile addition to the deli scene in Wilmington. And it’s situated in a neighborhood not known for great dining. I’ll be giving it another look, and you should, too.

DETAILS: Soho Bakery and Cafe 431 Eastwood Rd. • (910) 859-7714 Hours: Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.sohobakeryandcafenc.com

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dining > feature

Savory Saturday:

Truck-a-roo dishes up deliciousness for its third installment

claims. “Food, Kind Beers and music: Everyone and anyone can find one of the three that they enjoy. This also gives the community the opportunity to experience different [food] offerings that they wouldn’t give a try in a normal day, [given that] the food trucks [will all be] centrally located.”

By: Christian Podgaysky

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he days of chasing the delightful melodies of an ice-cream truck graduates to a more adult form this Saturday, November 2nd. Wilmington foodies can toss their childhood scooters to the side and instead drink an ice cold beer as they feast on the delights of local culinary talents at the third installment of Truck-a-roo. Presented by Cape Fear Kind Beers and run by Pipeline Event Management LLC., the event showcases everything our local food trucks have to offer.

“The idea came into existence last year because there was this burgeoning food truck sub-industry operating in Wilmington, but most people did not know what the food trucks had to offer for products or quality,” Brett Keeler of Pipeline Events informs.

Perpetuated by the desire to highlight these little publicized contributors to the Wilmington food industry, Pipeline held a food truck competition last November. Pitting the trucks against each other in friendly rivalry served as a jumping-off-point to familiarize Wilmingtonians with the alternative food merchants.

Flaming Amy’s Sacred Burrito Bus came out on top at the event that boasted a crowd of nearly 2,000 people.

Inspired by the fruitful response to the first installment, Pipeline held a second Truck-aroo in June. “The first year exceeded our expectations and forced us to move down the street to a location that was more suitable for such a positive response,” Keeler divulges.

The subsequent Truck-a-roo eliminated the competitive aspect of the first, instead celebrating and uniting the unsung food venue in an effort to combat the unfair stipulations imparted on them by local government.

“The [June installment] was to rally public support and show local officials that the people of New Hanover County want food trucks to be able to operate,” Keeler explains.

At the time, food trucks were prohibited from parking at the same location for seven consecutive days or two consecutive weekends. Local lawmakers also required a 45day gap between making sales at a spot, and barred trucks from making more than five sales at the same place within the frame of a year.

“We feel this was a successful venture since the sample tickets sold out and 101 N. Front Street was packed,” Keeler reports.

“The only thing that dampened the spirits of the event was that halfway through, rain

came, but that didn’t stop all of the sample ticket holders from chowing down on their grub and enjoying the great music provided on the Freaker stage throughout the event.”

City officials took notice of the huge turnout and devised an ordinance that attempted to appease all parties involved in the debate.

The changes unanimously were approved on Tuesday, August 20th. Now, mobile food units can vend at a site for a maximum of five hours and establish a 75-foot distance between a food truck and the nearest restaurant entrance. While the recently changed decrees will have no effect on the up-coming Truck-a-roo, they will impact the industry. The newly formed guidelines resolve a lot of the aspects of the previous provisions that hindered operation, and eliminate much of the gray area that resulted from having to adhere to regulations intended for activities that were different in scope.

The November 2nd installment of Truck-aroo will once again incite competition and aim to give locals the chance to indulge in their favorite food. Tastes of Poor Piggy’s BBQ & Catering, Flaming Amy’s, Catch, Patty Wagon and Taco’s El Nene will be serving up their signature seasonal samples. Flaming Amy’s Sacred Burrito Bus will treat patrons to their mouth-watering Turkeychanga. Sample tickets, which allow attendees to grub on food samples from each truck and cast a ballot for the 2013 ILM Food Truck Crown, are available for $10 on the events website. A ballot fee of $1.54 applies online. In order to avoid this, one can pay with cash at Momentum Surf & Skate. The price goes up to $12 the day of the event. Without a ticket, each truck charges $3 per sample.

Both previous rallys sold out, so folks should act now. Kind Beers will be there serving ice cold, local beer, and Copa Di Vino Wine, Budweiser, and Bud Light will be available, too. Truck-a-roo will also feature the live reggae music of Signal Fire from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The monies not only benefit the food-truck

DETAILS: industry, a portion of the proceeds from the event will aid local nonprofit NourishNC. The organization strives to educate people on healthy eating choices and provide food for those in need. It is responsible for the Backpack Program which feeds over 200 students in New Hanover County.

“The enthusiasm and excitement for this event makes it easy to put on,” Keeler pro-

Truck-a-roo 101 N. Front St. November 2nd, 4 p.m.

Signal Fire, 6:30 p.m.

Sample tickets: $10 adv, $12 day of http://truckarooilm.eventbrite.com/

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grub&guzzle

Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide

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.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long.

Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

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 Blue Asia offers an array of all-you-can-eat sushi, as well as Asian fare, from Japanese to Thai to hibachi, plus decadent desserts to finish off any meal. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52, midtown 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

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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 11:30-10:00; 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, 791-6995. 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 four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; seasonal hours, 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) 452-3952. 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-youcan-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young pro-

fessionals 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

SZECHUAN 132

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

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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 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.

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 ■ 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 din-

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ers, 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 910-763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER:

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-toorder 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

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, madefrom-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 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.

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily.

A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue).

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

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 crowd-pleaser. Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and

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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 small-brewery 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

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-yourmouth 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 (910-799-4300) 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

SIENA TRATTORIA

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

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

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

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water.

Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of

17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11:30 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 take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 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; hi-

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SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best.

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

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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 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

Shuckin’ Shack 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 sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

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 hand-crafted 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.

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

An epicurean emporium devoted to taste, The Olive Cafe and Wine Bar features delicious oneof-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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11am– 2am, daily ■ 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

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Standing Up to Legislation

lanned Parenthood has been under speculation throughout 2013. NC legislature has introduced a total of 10 bills restricting access to reproductive health care, something Planned Parenthood specializes in, from birth control to general health care, LGBT services to HIV and STD testing, vaccines to pregnancy testing and abortion services. Worse, a majority of the legislation has been passed.

One bill that did not get passed but raised concern for Planned Parenthood regarded confidential care for minors. Had it not been defeated, parental consent would have been required for a minor to seek medical services in fields like substance abuse, STD testing and treatment, mental illness and pregnancy. The bill’s mere consideration raised enough red flags to keep Planned Parenthood finding ways to fight back. On November 2nd “All Hands on Deck” will take place for the first time aboard the USS NC Battleship. Amanda Starkey, development associate with Planned Parenthood Health Systems for the Wilmington and Raleigh regions, heads fund-raisers for the organization and is a crucial voice backing support to individuals in need.

“If a woman decided abortion is the right choice for her, she should have a safe, non-judgmental option,” Starkey says. “As one of the most trusted names in healthcare, often Planned Parenthood is that option. [We have] long advocated that every child should be wanted and

loved, and I share that sentiment.

Through contraceptive counseling, Planned Parenthood does more than any other organization nationwide to prevent the need for abortion. In fact, over 90 percent of Planned Parenthood Health Systems services are not abortion related.” In fact, birth control consultations are the most utilized service offered through the organization.

Though the changes in legislation haven’t yielded an increase or decrease in patients or vendors, Planned Parenthood anticipates having to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to fight bad legislation in court. The money used will do nothing to increase the safety issues surrounding both current and possible patients. In fact, the only government funding acquired by Planned Parenthood is through the patients who pay using Medicaid in North Carolina, an insurance program they accept. They also receive funding through Title X, a national fund set in place to be used specifically on familyplanning services.

Medicaid has not been cut from the program, but in March, Governor Pat McCrory did sign a bill clarifying the state’s intent not to run a state exchange and reject its expansion.

“This action denies 500,000 poor North Carolinians health care and would have saved the state $65.4 million in the first six years,” Starkey says.

All Hands on Deck slated to help Planned Parenthood continue forth By: MARY CHILDERS

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SHIPPING IN THE SUPPORT: The USS NC Battleship will be the backdrop for a 1940’s gala and fund-raiser for Planned Parenthood on Nov. 2nd. Courtesy photo

As 2014 approaches, Planned Parenthood prepares to face a couple of issues with the implementation of forthcoming Department of Health and Human Services regulations.

“These regulations will severely restrict access to safe and legal abortion by allowing an un-elected gubernatorial appointee the power to impose burdensome, costly and medically unnecessary requirements on facilities and doctors who provide abortion,” Starkey says.

All Hands on Deck is the first of many upcoming fund-raisers Planned Parenthood has planned to retaliate. Currently, they’re accepting sponsorships for the November 2nd event, with bids ranging from $250 to $5,000. Sponsorships include tickets to the event along with recognition throughout the evening. Gifts from sponsors help cover costs of the event, along with providing support to Planned Parenthood.

“Each sponsorship gift will help us take the necessary steps to ensure that we’re able to continue providing safe, affordable healthcare to the women and families of Eastern North Carolina,” Starkey notes.

A committee of 15 volunteers or so orchestrated the planning, including members or Friends of Planned Parenthood. The group met over six months and decided to set up the gala like that of a 1940’s USO party. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks as they learn about the challenges Planned Parenthood faces. The Wilmington Big Band is slated to perform, and the event takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All proceeds from the $100 ticket sales will benefit the programs offered at the health clinic.

“We also hope to reach new Planned Parenthood supporters that are either intrigued by the event itself, or so outraged by the actions of the North Carolina legislature that they wouldn’t miss a chance to publicly support Planned Parenthood,” Starkey says.

In the spring, “Operation Hibiscus” will take place—a luncheon that serves as an informative program where supporters are

able to host a table and bring around seven friends to learn more about the organization.

“Abortion remains a safe, legal medical procedure, and the decision to have an abortion is between a woman, her physician, and her faith,” Starkey says. “To impose the type of restrictive measures introduced by the North Carolina legislature is a betrayal of North Carolina women. Despite persistence from anti-women’s health legislators that there measures are issues of safety, the truth is that they are intended to close abortion facilities, and thus place a further hardship on the women of our state.”

DETAILS: All Hands on Deck Planned Parenthood fund-raiser Nov, 2nd, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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Seeking Out the Spooky:

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Halloween happenings around Wilmington By: Fiona Ní Súilleabháin

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ilmington is known as one of the most haunted cities in North Carolina. Home to numerous haunted sites, from the Cotton Exchange to many pubs around downtown, a scare-tastic Halloween is in store this year. encore has a list of events taking place around the city to make the best of your October 31st!

Lyceum Academy’s Haunted House New Hanover High School’s Lyceum Academy invites guests to their chilling haunted house attraction, “Insanity.” Insanity takes a deep look into the mind of a serial killer, located in creepy and abandoned Army reserve barracks on 2150 Burnett Blvd. Visitors begin the journey as members of a jury decide the sentence of a deranged criminal. A medical doctor appears onstage to examine the mind of the criminally insane. Suddenly, the jury is lead into the mind of the killer through a series of terrifying events without an escape.

The jury travels through 28 rooms based on classic and recent horror films to explore the insane mind.

Get scared out of your wits for a good cause. Each year the students of Lyceum Academy put on this production as a fundraiser for their school’s college preparatory program. The students fill all acting roles as well as devise the concept, write the scripts, design and build the set, and maintain a high standard of “creeped-out” energy. Tickets are $10; open 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the 31st.

Panic Attack When I first heard of Panic Attack, I was all set to see what it was about—until their commercials and website scared the heck out of me. I quickly changed my mind because clowns are present. For those who aren’t as faint-hearted as myself and seeking a good scare for Halloween, this is where you want to be.

Panic Attack boasts over 30,000 square feet of Hollywood special effects and is known as “the largest, most elaborate, scariest, wildest, bloodiest, most intense haunted house the Cape Fear region has ever seen.”

Manager Kale Hamel says, “We roughly get between 10,000 to 15,000 visitors annually.”

Set up by owners Jeremy Neer and Anthony Long, Panic Attack has doubled in size from when it first began. “We have around 60 live actors involved today,” Hamel states.

The haunted attraction is not for children under the age of 13. Tickets are $20, and it is located at 1290 S. 15th St., Wilmington.

Opening hours are 6 p.m to 11 p.m Thursday and 6 p.m to midnight Friday and Saturday. It runs until October 31st and has an additional “Lights-On” tour on November 1st and 2nd. See www. panicattackhaunt.com for more details.

Halloween Gallery Reading Halloween touts the one night a year when lines between the dead and the living become blurred, and spirits of the deceased return to Earth. It’s a time when the living can communicate with the dead.

New to Wilmington, Mystic Elements Spiritual Living will host a Halloween Gallery Reading on Halloween night, where visitors have the opportunity to talk to lost loved ones. Guests can chose between three gallery times to do a reading. Physic readers, Anaswara, Sheri and Misty will connect with the spiritual realm. Each ticket also gets the guest a card reading with Mermaid Aycayia (additional readings are $5). The night comes with complimentary food, drinks and entertainment, not to mention shopping specials.

Tickets are $40 per person. A discount is available through their Facebook page. Times: Gallery 1: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Gallery 2: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gallery 3: 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Located at 4403 Park Ave. For additional information: www.mysticelements.com.

Food and Fright Night Dinner Theatre TheatreNOW brings its Food and Fright Night Dinner Theatre back with their second Halloween-themed show, written by local playwright Anthony Lawson. The dinner show features haunted tales of the Cape Fear region, complete with a three-course meal.

Hank Toler, box office and facilities manager, says, “Our chef, Denise Gordon, has prepared dishes with a Halloween-themed presentation.” For instance, “Brains and Eyeballs” consists of pasta and meatballs in a warm, hearty tomato sauce.

The production runs Friday and Saturday through the 2nd of November, with a bonus Fright Night on October 31st. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show is at 7 p.m. Advance reservations are suggested at www.theatrewilmington.com.

Haunted Cotton Exchange Owner Lorie Erwin started the history of Wilmington Tours in 2009, followed by the Haunted Cotton Exchange tour. Visitors are

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ton.com or in the Black Cat Shoppe at 8 Market Street. Reservations are required.

led around eight buildings to hear stories of ghostly activities, which have been witnessed by many who work within the Cotton Exchange.

Sponsored by Tour Old Wilmington History Walking Tours, folks can call for hours and reservations daily. Admission is $12 for adults, but for Halloween they have a special $10 ticket, and children under 12 get in free.

Head to the Cotton Exchange parking lot street entrance, downtown Wilmington.

Trick or Treat at the Mall A tradition that started when the Independence Shopping Mall first opened up in the late ‘70s, Trick-or-Treat at the Mall began as a community event. Every year over 1,000 kids come to the mall, dressed in full costume, from ghouls to goblins, pirates to princesses.

They go from shop to shop, filling their bags with candy provided by retailers.

The annual event takes place Thursday, October 31st from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on October 31st at Independence Mall, 3500 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC. Haunted Pub Crawl What better way to hear haunted stories and some humorous tales than with a pint in hand? Well, Wilmington’s Haunted Pub Crawl is the tour to take. The two-and-half-hour event takes visitors to haunted pubs across the city (strictly for guests 21 and over; must show ID).

The crawl starts outside Fat Tony’s on 131 N. Front Street at 7:15 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Tickets cost $17.50 and can be purchased at www.hauntedwilming-

Ghost Walk of Old ILM Take the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington, following costumed guides through 275-year-old alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington past and present. The tour goes to 30 active sites.

Folks meet at Water and Market streets. at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. nightly. Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for seniors, students or military, and children under 6 are free. Tickets can be purchased at www.hauntedwilmington.com or in the Black Cat Shoppe at 8 Market St. Reservations are required.

Ghost Trolley and Barn On the 31st, take the kiddies to the Halloween Ghost Trolley & Barn from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 30-minute horse-drawn trolley ride through historic district will add a fun spoof in the “ghost barn.” Horses and tour guides are dressed in costume, and Halloween-themed stories, songs and treats are served. Departs at Market and Water streets; tickets are $12 per adult or $ per child under 12. Call 910251-8889 or visit www.horsedrawntours. com.

Pirate Treasure Hunt North Carolina remains home to some of the most well-known pirates of the Atlantic Ocean. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours invites families to come aboard a pirate treasure hunt on Masonboro Island, and learn the history about Captain Kidd, Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet. Led by costumed pirate guide and storyteller Don Juan Cortez, the tour takes place in the spot rumored to be where Captain Kidd buried his ill-gotten treasure.

Tickets are $30 per adult and $20 per child.

Advance reservations are required, and tours take place on Tuesday and Thursday at 4:15 p.m. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours is located at 275 Waynick Blvd. (across from the Blockade Runner Resort) in Wrightsville Beach: www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours. com

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Contract Killer: Chapter 13: Capitulation By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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took a deep breath and pressed my hands into the back of the chair I was leaning on for support.

“Gina, you can’t be here.”

“Why ever not?” she asked. “Oh, dear!

I’ve upset you again.”

I stood in mute shock and horror. All my plans to be alone, all my plans for no one to get hurt ... no matter what I do, no matter what I try, every year something goes wrong with my wishes for solitude on New Year’s Eve. Why? Why me? I don’t want any of this to happen, I don’t, I don’t…

“You haven’t spent any of this,” she said picking up the envelopes and fanning out the 50 grand in cash, her picture and dossier. “It looks like it’s untouched. You know there’s a lot of money here, you could get a nicer apartment or decorate this one a little.”

She looked around. “Fix it up,” she finished lamely.

I shook my head. “I usually give most of it to charity.”

She gave me a long, strange look. I continued: “And you can have all of that back. I can’t go through this with you.”

I took a deep and audible breath. “I am not going to go through this with you. I am not going to spend New Year‘s Eve with you, and I am not going to let my curse be responsible for your death next year. In fact, please, leave now, and take your money with you.”

She held my gaze, then stated simply, clearly in a businesslike voice: “I am not leaving. I am not taking the money back. What do you mean you give most of it to charity?”

“I don’t need $50,000 a year to live comfortably,” I responded. “I discovered a long time ago I could live very well on a lot less.

Once I paid off my debts, I had decided on the 50 grand cash, because I thought it was a high enough number that people would really have to think hard about before calling up my services—before hiring a contract killer.

But I don’t need most of it, so I give away pretty close to half of it each year. Mostly to Opera House Theatre Company and NPR; I figure that they bring a lot of joy to many different people. I don’t need it.”

“Ah, it’s your penance or possibly your In-

dulgences.”

She turned back to the groceries.

“People in business do it all the time, where do you think all those corporate sponsorships of concerts and charitable fund drives come from?” she asked. “Partly marketing—getting their name on the banner.

Partly greed—in the form of prestige and free tickets. Partly guilt.”

We looked at each other in silence. She sipped her wine and played nervously with her hair. “You know, indulgences didn’t die out with the Catholic church. Just because we don’t call them that anymore doesn’t mean we don’t have them. I was attracted to Catholicism for a while and just loved that you really only seem to need 51 percent good deeds to get into heaven. Finally, it clicked for me that that’s part of why the Catholic church has survived for so long! 51 percent, wow…” She trailed off.

“Please, leave,” I said again.

“You don’t like me, do you?”

“It has nothing to do with liking or not liking you,” I said. “But I don’t want to do this.”

“Could you stop it if you wanted?”

“If I could, don’t you think I would have years ago? Do you think I like watching every person I have ever loved or cared for die?

Because of me?”

Tears streamed down my face. My chest heaved.

“I’m not leaving.”

She walked into the living room and perched on my ratty arm chair. “I want this, I am ready. I’m not taking your money back either. I can spend money however I want, and I want this.”

I sank into the chair, shaking and sobbing.

She watched me cry, then went to the kitchen and came back with a towel. “Blow your nose; you’ll feel better.”

When I was little, my mother would wash my face and hands with a cool wet towel when I would cry. I could still feel her hands moving like a waning moon around my face as she wiped away the distress banishing it forever. I missed it; it is not the same when I do it for myself. I don’t love me enough.

Ms. Gwenyfar Rohler is the author of “The Contract Killer,” which runs every other week in encore through 2013. To catch up on previous chapters, read www.encorepub.com

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We are a designer-style consignment boutique, and we strive to carry the best designer brand names and the latest styles at the best prices. We carry brands from Anne Taylor, Banana Republic and BCBG, to J Crew, Lilly Pullitzer, and Michael Kors.

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Upon opening in 2010, they quickly became Wilmington’s premier men’s shop. The welcoming atmosphere and affordable style ensure that Bloke’s customers stay casually well dressed. With brands such as French Connection, Big Star, Civil Society, Jedidiah, and WeSC they offer a wide variety of unique options, including locally made products, to help update any guys’ style.

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to-docalendar events TRUCKAROO Truckaroo presents the third installment of The Food Truck Rally in downtown Wilmington, presented by Cape Fear Kind Beers and powered by Pipeline Event Management LLC., 11/2, 4pm, downtown, at Water and Princess street lot (old Wachovia site). Five food trucks, two bands, a DJ and cold brews and wine! Signal Fire headlines 6:30-8pm. This is not a competition, but a chance to show your favorite Fod Truck some love and appreciation.

Poor Piggy’s BBQ & Catering, Flaming Amy’s, Catch Restaurant, Patty Wagon and Taco’s El Nene will be attending! Free GA and full meals available for purchase at each truck. Purchase

of $10 sample ticket allows you to taste each truck at a discount. Each individual sample will cost $3. www.truckarooilm.eventbrite.com or Momentum Surf and Skate or Gravity Records.

CAM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Cameron School of Business Fall Speaker Breakfast will be Thursday, 11/7, from 7-8:30am at UNCW’s Madeline Suite. Keynote Speaker, Jonathan Rowe, Director of Marketing at nCino will be speaking. Admission is $5 AMERICAN LEGION CHRISTMAS SHOW The American Legion Auxiliary will be holding its first annual Christmas Craft Show, 11/9, at the American Legion Post 129 pavilion building on Carolina Beach. The address is 1500

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Bridge Barrier Road in Carolina Beach (behind the Food Lion). Hours for the craft show will be 10 to 4. Come on out and get an early start on your Christmas shopping with a wide variety of items from local crafters/artisans. 910458-4253.

ARTISAN MARKET AND BAKE SALE Please include all pertinent information including date and time of your event: Handmade Wilmington will be hosting an Artisan Market and Bake Sale at Hanover Center, Sat., 11/9, 10-4. Market vendors will have a variety of handmade items for sale including fine art, metal & beaded jewelry, crocheted scarves and dolls, glass items, pet products, upcycled art, unique fashion accessories, home décor, body care products, wood items and more. $1

raffle of handmade items donated by the vendors. Free

HOLIDAY SPLENDOR FASHION SHOW Wed., 11/13, 11am-2pm, Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Rd., $45/person (includes luncheon). It is never too early to holiday shop and you can do so at your leisure while enjoying an afternoon of fashion, boutique shopping, and raffles. For reservations, make checks payable to Assistance League of Greater Wilmington and mail to ALGW, 1319CC Military Cutoff Rd., PMB 155, Wilmington, NC 28405 or call Pam Fuller, 681-0162 or Nancy Tillett, 686-3902. Funds from this event support Operation School Bell and other Assistance League philanthropic programs in the Greater Wilmington area. Space is limited!

HANUKKAH AND JUDAIC GIFT SALE 11/13, 20, 4-8pm; 11/17, 24, 9am-1pm:Get all of your Hanukah and Judaic gift items at the LCS Temple of Israel Gift Shop sale. Menorahs, dreidles, candles, giftwrap, jewlery, toys and more. Temple of Israel, 1South 4th St.

CAPE FEAR ACADEMY HOLIDAY MARKET Cape Fear Academy Holiday Market will be held 11/14-16 on the school’s campus at 3900 South College Rd. The market will feature approximately 80 vendors whose merchandise is jewelry, home décor, gift items, clothing, accessories, children’s items, and/ or food. A small market of fine art will also be offered. Open to the public and more than 2,000 shoppers are anticipated. Vendor applications: www.capefearacademy.org/news.

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET Grace United Methodist Church will host an alternative gift market and craft fair, 3rd weekend in Nov., 11/15, 5-7pm; 11/16, 10am-1pm; 11/17, 9:30am-1pm. Gym of the church’s activity center, corner of 4th and Walnut, in downtown Wilmington. Public welcome. Shoppers at the market will find gifts of project support for both local and international nonprofits. They may then give this support as a Christmas or holiday gift for the person of their choice. Cards and descriptive inserts give the greeting to the recipient and tellabout the gift given in their honor. Local groups supported include WIHN, Interfaith Refugee Ministry, Early Bread, Mercy House, Dance Cooperative, Dreams of Wilmington, Kids Making It, WARM, Centre for Redemption, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, Carolina Canines, Full Belly Project and more. www.gracedowntow.net .

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VETERAN JOB FAIR EXPO Lower Cape Fear Human Resource Associationalong with New Hanover Employment Service Career Center will be presentingA job fair & expo for all veterans, Fri, 11/15, 9am-1pm, CFCC Schwartz Center; 411 N Front St. Employers looking to hire and offer resources to our heroes. RSVP: Shannon.carlson@millermotte.edu

NC WRITER’S CONFERENCE The 2013 North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference will be November 15-17 at the Holiday Inn Resort in Wrightsville Beach.

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The NCWN Fall Conference offers workshops and master classes in creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, as well as panels, lectures, and workshops on indie publishing, publishers and agents, marketing for writers, and more.

The faculty includes Philip Gerard and Virginia Holman (creative nonfiction); Rebecca Lee and Clyde Edgerton (fiction); and Peter Makuck and Malena Mörling (poetry). Visit www.ncwriters.org information and to register.

ETHAN ALLEN DESIGN CENTER Please include all pertinent information including date and time of your event: Join us on Sat., 11/16, 10:30am to learn great holiday decorating tips from our design pros! This fun, informative session will show you how to use everyday accents to make the most of your holiday. our workshops are free and full of fabulous design tips. RSVP Today! Ethan Allen Design Center, 818 S. College Rd. 910-7995533. lwood@ethanalleninc.com 2013 HEALTHCARE HEROES Thirty members of the Wilmington-area health care community will be honored at the inaugural Health Care Heroes, 11/16, the new Union Station building at Cape Fear Community College. Annual celebration to bring togetherthe Wilmington-area medical community and its supporters. In addition to honoring all the winners, announcing the overall category winners and awarding student scholarships, most of the evening will include a party on Union Station’s fifth floor with music from Stardust, a dance floor, numerous food stations, bars, great river views from the terrace and more!

Reservations are $60 per person and includes food, drinks and fun! Attendees can save 25% by pulling together a group of co-workers, colleagues and friends! A group of 10 costs $450 or $45 per person. A portion of all ticket sales will go toward scholarships to local students pursuing health care careers. Deadline: 11/8. www.wilmingtonhcheroes.com.

HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE 3rd annual Holiday Marketplace Tues., 11/19, 5-9pm, Country Club of Landfall. Shopping extravaganza guaranteed to meet all of your holiday shopping needs. This event is open to all Landfall residents, CCL members, and their guests. Jewelry, home and holiday decor, children’s toys, men’s gifts, gift baskets, clothing, and much more! Vendors have been asked to bring gift items starting as low as $10! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar or drinks by signature will be provided. CCL members may charge their ticket to their member account by calling the club. Non-members can pay via PayPal (credit card) or www. landfallfoundation.org $20/person Proceeds benefit greater Wilmington area non-profit organizations through Landfall Foundation. www.

LandfallFoundation.org KURE BEACH HOLIDAY MARKET Kure Beach Hosts Holiday Market, 11/23 & 11/30. Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans at the Kure Beach Holiday Market. You can enjoy the beautiful ocean view as you browse through items handcrafted by 30 talented artists and crafters. Market hours of operation are 9am-

3pm on two Sat., 11/23 and 30, at the Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave, next to fishing pier.

HOLIDAY FLEA AT BAC The Brooklyn Arts Center’s “The Holiday Flea at BAC,” 516 North 4th St., Fri., 11/22, 3-9pm; Sat., 11/23, 10am-5pm; Sun., 11/24, noon-5pm. Renowned as the “ultimate vintage flea” and attended by more than 1,000 shoppers and dozens of vintage vendors from around the region, the three-day event will again be the go-to shopping experience of the season. Food trucks, Grinder’s Caffé coffee shop in the courtyard, and the BAC cash bar serving liquid refreshments. $5, good for all three days. Raffle ticket w/admission. Kids 12 and under are free. www.brooklynartsnc.com

charity/fund-raisers 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.

FOOD BANK 11/27, 7am-5pm, Street Turkeys at The Landing, 530 Causeway Dr., Wrightsville Beach— a project designed to re-stock the shelves., and provide food and supplies to nearly 100 area food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, after school programs and senior feeding programs. Come Wednesday before Thanksgiving and drop off food or monetary donations. www.streetturkeyswilmington.org 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. .

BOOTS ON THE GROUND “Boots on the Ground” City Wide March aims to reduce violence and crime in Wilmington, and is a part of the Cease Fire initiative. It is sponsored by “God Belongs in My City.”

Volunteers who would be able to come to the event between 8:30am and 9am, 11/2. Teenagers are welcome, to work the water stations and the bar arcades. We are also in need of

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volunteers following the march at noon, 11/2, to assist with the set up and clean up of lunch, as well as parking attendants, servers and someone to oversee the blowup house. Cape Fear Volunteer Center: 392-8180, or email cfvcdirector@gmail.com.

LOWER CAPE FEAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY Join Lower Cape Fear Historical Society as we learn about two local African American singers: the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson and America’s first black opera star, Catarian Jarboro. Mrs. Louise Harrison will sing us several of their songs as well as tell us about these gifted women. Nov. 3 at St. James on Market and 3rd. $5. 910-762-0492.

BELK CHARITY SALE Belk’s fall Charity Sale on Sat., 11/9, provides a unique opportunity for customers to support local charities while taking advantage of special discounts of 20-70 percent off of purchases made during the four hour event, 6-10am.

In return for purchasing a $5 ticket, customers get great buys on rarely discounted merchandise and other items throughout the store.

Plus, customers receive a $5 credit on charity sale purchases completely offsetting the cost of the ticket. Charities get to keep 100 percent of the proceeds from each $5 ticket sold. First 100 customers in each store on the morning of Charity Sale will receive free Belk gift cards ranging in value from $5 to $100, and a chance to win one of three $1,000 Belk gift cards. Tickets sold by participating nonprofit organizations, and beginning 11/1 may be purchased at Belk stores. http://www.belk. com/charitysale.

BREAKFAST AT THE BEACH Breakfast at the Beach 2013, a power fundraiser for Kids Making It! Thurs., 11/14, 7:309am. Shell Island Resort, WB. Do you think you can fill a table of 10 for a Kids Making It power fundraiser? There is no fee to attend, but you and your guests will be asked to take out their checkbooks/credit cards before you leave, to support Kids Making It. We have invitations for you to share with your guests and you will be listed in our program as a supporter/table captain. www.kidsmakingit.org.

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CARD PARTY WITH A PURPOSE LINC’s 2nd Annual Card Party With A Purpose STREET TURKEYS to benefit residents at the MER transitional livStreet Turkeys & Food Bank CENC-Replenish ing facility will be held on Fri., 11/15 6-9pm for Holidays! Wed., 11/27, 4-5pm; The Landat the Dirty Martini, 2130 Bay Colony Lane, ing, 530 Causeway Dr. www.streetturkeyLumina Station (next to Portland Grill, off Eastswilmington.org. Help support our local Food wood Road). Admission is a store or bank gift Bank. Come out on Wed. before Thanksgiving card to assist residents with purchasing needto drop off food or monetary donations. For ed clothing and other personal items. Cash donations accepted as well. 910-762-4635. www.lincnc.org COASTAL FEDERATION Help get the Coastal Federation’s new education center ready to open. Volunteers are needed to help prep and paint the new porch and exterior portions of the new center in Wrightsville Beach, located at 303 W. Salisbury St. Staff will join volunteers on Friday, 11/15, 9am-4pm. Volunteers can help for a few hours or all day. Paint and all the project materials will be provided. To register: nccoast.org or Education Coordinator Ted Wilgis at tedw@nccoast.org or (910) 509-2838.

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ACTOR-AOKE 11/22-23, 8pm: Bad Trip Productions and the Browncoat Theatre are giving locals actors an opportunity to take on their dream role as they present “Actor-aoke,” a special twonight event raising money for the Jimmy V Foundation for cancer research! Every actor has the role or scene that they’ve always wanted to play—but no one ever Local thespians looking to show off their chops will have did the show in the area, or someone else won the part. Actor-aoke lets acthe chance come November 22nd and 23rd, as Bad Trip tors, or anyone, take the stage to perProductions and Browncoat Pub and Theatre present a form their favorite scenes from plays, special fund-raising event for the Jimmy V. Foundation musicals, movies, or TV. Performers will for cancer research. “Actor-aoke” allows anyone to take be allowed to submit their scenes ahead the stage and perform their favorite monologue, scene of time to get on the schedule, through from a play, movie or TV show. Folks can sign up through 11/15. Scenes limited to a maximum of 5 minutes, but can come from any source the 15th of November, but keep in mind scene must be and can be performed in any interpretalimited to 5 minutes. There is an entry donation and ticktion the actor prefers! Tickets to the ets are $15 the night of the show. (910) 341-0001. event will be $15, with all proceeds donated to the Jimmy V Foundation. In addition to the entry every $1 received The Food Bank can distribdonation, additional donations will be accepted ute 5 meals. Ou Food Bank provides food and at the event. The goal is to raise $2000 for supplies to nearly 100 area food pantries, soup the charity.The Browncoat Theatre is located kitchens, homeless shelters, after school proat 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001 or guerillathegrams and senior feeding programs. atre@gmail.com.

NOT WEDDING BRIDAL SHOW 11/22, 6pm: A bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding. Allows brides-tobe to see wedding vendors in action. Attendees aka “wedding guests” get to enjoy an emotional ceremony, a tasty meal, cocktails, and a dance party reception while experiencing a rad crop of wedding vendors in action.

Each couple will receive a complImentary raffle tickets, but additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the NICU at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. 18 South Water St. Make sure BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATER to RSVP at https://theriverroomnotwedding.

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DEAD CROW COMEDY Wed. Nutt House Improv, 9pm ($2), Reel Cafe.

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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. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

music/concerts DRUMBEATS FROM THE HEART Drumbeats From The Heart” every Sat. morning, 10-11am, 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 11-11:30. 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 Wilm 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 the box office. Help us support Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard by bringing a non-perishable food item to the concert.

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: 910-620-7207.

CHAMBER MUSIC ILM Chamber Music Wilmington proudly presents the Attacca String Quartet whose music residencies have included Tanglewood, Lincoln Center and the Julliard. The Attacca String Quartet have been praised for their “lush precision” and their “vivaciousness.”

They will be bringing to life the very essence of chamber music as they perform the quartets of Haydn and John Adams. Joining the

Attacca will be young Russian-American pianist Ivan Moshchuk, praised for his “rare combination of breathtaking technique and genuine musicality,” in solo selections from Rachmaninoff. Moshchuk will join the Attacca String Quartet for the Dvorak Quintet. Single tickets, $26. Student and Active Military discounts Available. Kenan Box Office 910-9623500 or etix.com.

STONE SOUP CONCERTS Stone Soup Concerts presents a 70th Birthday Tribute to Joni Mitchell, at Ted’s Fun on the River (2 Castle St). Tues, 11/5, 7-9pm. $2 cover. Susan Savia to perform the sublime music of Joni Mitchell with friends Rob Bocchino, Les Britt, Stephen Compton, Carter Jewell, Kyle Lindley, Dylan Lineham, Anna Mallard and Oshinn. 910-777-8889.

TOSCA Opera: Tosca, 11/9, 1-4:45pm. $24 tickets ($20 members of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) $15 students. (memberships $30/ semester and $50/year) Tickets available at door for Puccini’s timeless verismo score is well-served by an exceptional cast, led by Patricia Racette in the title role of the jealous diva,opposite Roberto Alagna as her lover, Cavaradossi. George Gagnidze is the villainous Scarpia. Tosca is a co-production of the Metropolitan Opera, theBayerische Staatsoper and the Teatro alla Scala. (Live Broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera. There will be a pre-performance lecture 45 min. prior to each screening, Subtitled in English.)

UNCW, Fisher Student Ctr., Lumina Theater, 615 Hamilton Dr, MUSIC AT FIRST First Presbyterian Church, 125 S. Third Str. “Music of France, England and America,” w/ Bruce Neswick, one of America’s major talents in the field of organ performance and is especially noted for his superb ability as an improvisateur, a craft which only a few organists in the United States have made their specialty organ. Sun., 11/11, 5pm. Free but donations are appreciated.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY YOUTH 11/17, 4pm: Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra presents Fall Matinee. 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. • 3/16, 4pm: Spring Matinee. Introduce the kids to the joy and excitement of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings, conducted by Steven Errante and Jane Tierney. • 4/27, 4pm: Free Family Concert. Introduce the kids to the joy and excitement of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings, conducted by Steven Errante and Jane Tierney.

Tickets are $5 for adults, free for youth under 17, and are available one hour prior to concert. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org CAPE FEAR CHORALE Cape Fear Chorale celebrates it 15th anniversary concert 11/24, 4pm, in Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. An audience sing-along for selected choruses of Handel’s “Messiah.” Bring your scores and join in, or just listen. A few scores will be available at the door for $15.

A premiere of a new piece commissioned by the Chorale for this concert, composed by Carl Nygard, Jr. Additional seasonal music.

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Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers, 2-4pm: Nov. TBA and 12/29. Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional, dynamic form of a cappella social-singing, 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.

JAZZ AT CAM A concert series by the Cameron Art Museum and the Cape Fear Jazz Society, 6:30-8pm, first Thurs. ea. mo. Cameron Art Museum, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Series: CAM/ CFJS Members, $45; non, $68. Students, $30, w/ID. Indv. tickets: Members, $8; non, $12; students, $5 w/ID. Musicians performing a range of jazz genres for your listening pleasure. 11/7 Barbara Martin and Vince Lewis, vocal interpreter of jazz and blues with jazz guitaris.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or rockinrowland@hotmail.com.

SUSAN WERNER 11/23, 8pm: One of our most requested and beloved repeat performers, this brilliantly creative singer songwriter likely holds the world speed record for building rapport with an entranced audience. Performing new songs from her upcoming album The Hayseed Project this will be a night to remember at the Hall. $18$35, susanwerner.com. www.thalianhall.org

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til 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. 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.

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 Recreation Center, Wrightsville Beach Park. Pre-reg. is required. 256-7925 or www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com. Kris Thompson RUTH DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE Sat., 11/9, at Kenan Auditorium: Inspired by the career of modern dance pioneer Ruth St. Denis, “Ruth Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” strives to address acts of cultural sourcing, representation, and transmission. LA based choreographer Lionel Popkin—along with two other dancers, two musicians, a stage full of saris, projections, video, and even a leaf blower—explores the St. Denis’ career. This contemporary dance performance features an original score by Guy Klucevsek for accordion and violin performed live. $22 for general public, $18 special rate, $5 for students. 800-7323643. www.uncw.edu/presents.

TECHNIQUES IN MOTION Techniques In Motion School of Dance is celebrating, Sat., 11/9, noon-5pm, 3rd anniversary in new location! 5543-100 Carolina Beach Rd. (behind Buffalo Wild Wings Monkey Junction). Studio tours, face painting, corn hole, snacks (hot dogs 1-2pm only), bounce house and more! Corn Hole. Raffle drawings for items and services from Studio Family and local vendors. 910-799-3223 www.techniquesinmotion.com

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Wednesday, Oct. 30 7 p.m., Kenan Auditorium Tickets: $22 General public $18 Special rate $5 Students Kenan Auditorium Box Office 800.732.3643 www.uncw.edu/presents

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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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L.A. Theatre Works will be in residence at UNCW, offering free master classes, workshops and lectures. For details, visit uncw.edu/presents.

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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! “Learning proper behavior early helps create a lifetime of success & confidence in any social situation”, Tues., 11/12. Pre-Cotillion (five weeks, ages 3-7) 4-4:45pm. Cotillion (six weeks, ages 8-12) 5-6pm. Pre-reg. rqd.

Wrightsville Beach Pks and Rec Office, 256-7925. www.townofwrightsvillebeach. com.

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.

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing.

Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/ guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025 CONTRA DANCE

WORKS-IN-PROGRESS SHOWCASE Works-in-Progress Showcase, 11/17, 12/15, 2-4pm. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. The Held at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center annuDance Cooperative, in association ally, the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild holds their annual with Cameron Art Museum, provides show and sale the first weekend of November, 1st monthly informal showings to afford through 3rd. It makes for a wonderful way to get early working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and holiday shopping under wraps and with one-of-a-kind critiqued in a nurturing environment. artistic gifts, nonetheless. A raffle takes place throughThe events are open to working choout the weekend with monies going to the Empty Bowls reographers, dancers, and the general nonprofit group, which helps to stop hunger and works public who are working on movement and wishes to have others provide toward community betterment. For more information feedback on the work as well as anyon the sale, visit coastalcarolinaclayguild.org. one who wish to witness the creative process through its many stages and provide assistance in that process. Want to present work? Contact dancecooperative@ Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methhotmail.com. odist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:309:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles IRISH STEP DANCE and couples, families, college and high school

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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, 7:30pm.

TEST CITY: ANALOG TO DIGITAL TV On view in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Arts Building through Nov. 8. Test City is a group exhibition exploring the transition from analog to digital television. Invitational exhibition curated by Courtney Johnson, centering on the fact that Wilmington was the first test city in the transition from analog to digital television and first in the nation to go completely digital on 9/8/08. Variety of mediums including sculptures, video, drawings and interactive media. Featured artists include Simon Greenberg, Juan Jose Griego, Jeremiah Jenkins, Burt Ritchie, Phillip Stearns, Pilvi Takala and Samson Young.

art/exhibits 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, 10am-4pm, for open studio day. www.baldheadisland.com or call 800-432-7368. www. nbiac.org PLEIN AIR WHQR 91.3fm Public Radio is excited to announce the MC Erny Gallery, Coastal Carolina en Plein Air, featuring work by twelve area plein air painters. Celebrating the tradition of painting en plein air, or outside, and the stunning beauty of our coastal region. Guests are invited to meet the artists and the WHQR staff and on-air personalities, while enjoying great food and wine. The show will remain on display until 12/6. Portion of the proceeds benefits WHQR. Feat. Barbara Bear Jamison, Ann Hair, Paul G. Krauss, Ann Lees and others.

Additional reception on Fri., 11/22, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Nights in downtown

LIVELY ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW Friends School of Wilmington Lively Arts & Crafts Show, 11/16, 9am-3pm, 350 Peiffer Ave. Over 30 local artists & craftsmen with painting, sculpture, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, pottery and more. sharone@fsow.org CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Meets on 11/19, 7-9pm, Cape Fear Community College, Building S, Room 002. Our speaker will be Rebecca Taylor from the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society (FPHPS). Ms. Taylor will show and talk about some of the photos fromthe FPHPS archives and the upcoming photo-documentation project withthe Cape Fear Camera Club.

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: 11/22 and 12/27. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org ARTY PARTY 11/23. 7-10pm: The Arty Party, the inaugural grand fundraising reception of the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, Inc., will be an art filled evening celebrating and supporting the richness and depth of the local arts community. The reception and silent auction will be held in the Union Station Building, Cape Fear Room, at Cape Fear Community College, 502 N. Front Street. Silent auction donations and performances by local artists, heavy hors d’oeuvres. $75/person. 910-3430998 or info@artscouncilofwilmington.org. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org.

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621N4TH GALLERY At 621 N 4th Gallery in Wilmington an exhibition of paintings “A Small World Circle” featuring international artists Sergej Andreevski from Macedonia, Gerlinde Pistner from Germany, and Dick Roberts from the USA. The exhibition is of paintings made at the 2nd annual “Le Petit Atelier du Monde” (The Small Studio of the World) a residency hosted by Dick Roberts in his Acme Art studio for two weeks. Dick Roberts: dickdow64@gmail.com COLOR INTERPLAY Clay Matters features Georgia artist Eileen Braun and Hiroshi Sueyoshi of Wilmington.

Work will include both functional and nonfunctional pieces; the two artists’ differing styles creating an interesting juxtaposition of elegance and whimsy. 201 Princess St. www. newelementsgallery.com KEVIN CHARLES HOOVER Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, will feature Photographer Kevin Charles Hoover in their art gallery. Born in North Carolina, Kevin hustled his way through the NC State’s undergrad program before moving back and froth from east to west coast. Winery tours and tastings available January and February, Wed.-Sun., noon-5pm, Fri. ‘til 6pm, Mar.-Dec., Mon-Sat., 11am-6pm; Fri, ‘til 7pm, and Sun., noon-5pm. www.silvercoastwinery. com or 910-287-2800.

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. 910-2518854. Located in historic 100 year old house in Carolina Heights Garden tours often given, specializing in unique citrus. Wilmingtonart@ aol.com.

museum CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: 11/9-1/19/04—Letters, news, and packages from home unite families, boost morale, and in wartime, elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary. The traveling version of the National Postal Museum’s permanent exhibition, Mail Call explores the history of America’s military postal system, and examines how even in today’s era of instant communication, troops overseas continue to treasure mail delivered from home—from the American Revolution to current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, New Hanover County Dept., 9am-5pm.

Tues-Sat, 1-5pm, $4-$7. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St, historic downtown Wilmington. www.capefearmuseum.com.

THE OLD SWING BRIDGE The Old Swing Bridge’s presentation of 80 year old artifact to the Federal Point Historical Preservation Society. Mon., 11/18, 7:30pm, at the Federal Point History Center, Carolina Beach. Speakers include Elaine Henson and Frankie Jones. Call 910-458-0502 for more information.

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 910-328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org.

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.

910-254-3534. www.playwilmington.org WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville

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

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.

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$25 and benefit the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. This event takes place on 11/18, 10:30am. RSVP: 910-762-0492 The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. 910-762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 7621669 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.

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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. On display through 11/3. To celebrate the closing of the exhibition, CAM will host a weekend of events, 11/1-3. Feat. celebrities and crew from HBO’s “Treme,” on 11/1 ($100) feat.

Mardi Gras Indians, noted live music from some of the Big Easy’s musical favorites such as Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans Band and Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen along with Mardi Grasinspired decorations and amazing New Orleans food; this celebration event will be one to remember. • 11/2, $50: “Celebrate New Orleans” offers 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 from the HBO series Treme and wraps with the season premiere of episode 1, season 4 of “Treme.” Limited seating for this one-time, premiere showing. Live music. • 11/3, Sunday Brunch in the CAM Café along with New Orleans specials. It’s also the last chance for a final guided exhibition tour.

• 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. TuesSun,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.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard.

3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation YOUTH AND ADULT TENNIS LESSONS Once a week classes for youth and adults on Mon/Wed, including the addition of Wed morning classes for adults! Tennis lessons are open for registration for youth and adults at Wrightsville Beach Park. Tennis pro Jackie Jenkins, an LTA registered coach since 1977, instructs these classes that meet Mondays and Wednesdays. Coach Jenkins has turned a vast number of participants into tennis players through her lessons and clinics given at Wrightsville Beach Park! Pre-reg. is required.

256-7925. www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com 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.

RAISING RAIDERS Raising Raiders is hosting the 2nd Annual Always Beside You fun run 5k. Get your best hemed outfit on and come out and support the Marine Special Operations Command community! Sat., 11/2, 8.30am, Pavilions on Loggerhead ct in North Topsail Island. Run the beach with your family, friends and furry pets all dressed up in 80s garb. Single person $25, Couple $45, Group of 4 $65. Children under 12 by donation. Online registration at http:// www.active.com/running/north-topsail-nc/always-beside-you-2nd-annual-5k-fun-run-2013 13TH ANNUAL WALK TO CURE DIABETES Wilmington’s 13th annual Walk to Cure Diabetes, 11/2, 9am, at Mayfaire Town Center.

Check-in starts at 9am and the walk starts at 10am. Walk route is 3.1(5k) with a 1 mile option for kids. Walkers will be treated to morning refreshments, lunch, live entertainment.

Kids corner activities, bounce houses, Game Stop gaming tent. Team t-shirt contest and much more.

CAPE FEAR FENCING ASSOCIATION The Cape Fear Fencing Association (CFFA) will offer its next beginners’ fencing class in Nov., Tues/Thurs. New class will start Thurs., 7th, 6:30pm, and will run for six weeks. Taught

by Head Coach Greg Spahr, the six-week class will be held Tues/Thurs, 6:30-7:30pm, and costs $55. Class will meet in the lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th

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and Ann streets. All equipment is supplied by the CFFA. Beginning fencing classes include the basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques, conditioning, refereeing, and tournament strategy.

Graduates will have the option of continuing to fence with the CFFA which offers fencing Tues-Thurs, 7pm.

CAPE FEAR ROLLER GIRLS 11/16, 4pm, Jellybeans, 5216 Oleander Dr. CFRG double header benefitting Caentre of Redemption. 5:30: CFRG All-stars -vsSavannah Derby Devils; 7:30:CFRG Black Harrts -vs- Savannah B-Team. A portion of the proceeds will go to The Centre of Redemption, which focuses on prevention, advocacy, and restoration to assist victims of human trafficking in recovering ownership of their lives. $10 in advance and $12 at the door; $5 kids 6-10 (5 & under free). www.ciscapefear. org/index/c/index/ WALK IN THE WOODS A Walk in the Woods : A Guided Trail Tour through the Abbey Nature Preserve at Poplar Grove. The Abbey Nature Preserve is a 62acre tract of land located next to Poplar Grove Plantation. Home to both common and unique species of plants and animals that thrive in the varied environments, the Preserve includes wetlands, established hardwood groves, a pine thicket and pond, all accessed by approximately 2 miles of trails. Take a wagon ride into the woods to the Mill Pond, which originally operated as a grist mill for Poplar Grove Plantation. Guide will talk about different land and aquatic habitats, layers of forest, and the animals that make the Preserve their home. 50 minute walk: $3/student, $5/ adult; 2 hour walk: $5/student and $8/adult.

Two complimentary adult tickets issued/ class. Groups of 15 or more recommended to have at least two adults with them. Poplar Grove: 10200 US Hwy 17. 910-686-9518. N

film BOLLYWOOD FILM SERIES Department of Film Studies presents Mantra’13: UNCW’s Annual Bollywood Film Series, 11/1, Friday, in King Hall Auditorium.

Programmed and hosted by students in FST 380: Introduction to Bollywood Cinema. Lineup: noon, Veer-Zaara (2004) ; 3:30 pm, and Bajaa Baraat/Wedding Planners (2010); 7 pm, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi/God had made this Pair (2008). All free and open to public. All titles in Blu-ray format with English subtitles. www.uncw.edu/filmstudies/events/mantra. html

HONOR FLIGHT: ONE LAST MISSION Area veterans, their friends, families and supporters are invited to a free showing of the documentary, “Honor Flight: One Last Mission,” from 3-5 p.m. on Veterans Day, Mon., 11/11, Wilmington Convention Center. Honor Flight is a heartwarming documentary about four living World War II veterans and a community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime. Volunteers race against the clock to fly thousands of World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to see the memorial constructed for them in 2005, nearly 60 years after the War. Features Orville Lemke, a former plumber and beloved father of nine who fights to hold off terminal cancer so he can make the trip, and Julian Plaster, an 89-year-old poet who has survived almost all of his friends and family. www.ilmhonorflight.org; Clamme at 796-7943.

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 North Carolina 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; it 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. The NCBFF is 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.

In its 13th year, the four day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures

by African-American filmmakers will showcase features, shorts, animation, documentary films and music videos. Prizes of $500 will be awarded 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. Also, if you would like 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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kids’ stuff 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.

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 9:45am • Happy Bigger Singers: Music and movement for ages 4 1/2 to 8, Wed. at 4pm. Drop-ins welcome, call ahead 910-777-8889. $10 per family w/1 child, $5 for each add.child. Art and Craft Fridays, every Fri. $10/child. RSVP

by Thurs noon. The Art Works, 200 Willard Street. www.ms-susans-room.com 910-7778889.

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

THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time.

Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open at 11am. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW

lectures/readings BELLAMY MANSION READINGS 11/7, 6:30pm: “African-American Life on the Bellamy Site” with Madeline Flagler, former Bellamy museum Education director and current Wrightsville Beach Museum director. Learn about the enslaved and free African-Americans, who built the slave build-

ing, main house and carriage house on this property, worked for the planter family here and on plantations elsewhere. Two years after the completion of the house the Emancipation Proclamation freed American slaves.

Discusses the people who lived and worked here and the huge shifts taking place in society around the time this site was completed.

• 11/21, 6:30pm: John Haley on the Emancipation Proclamation. • 12/5: 6:30pm, “Wilmington Uncovered” w/Beverly Tetterton—encore presentation! Local historian presents an entirely new view of historic Wilmington, w/ well over a 100 new images over the years.

Free lecture open to the public. 910-2513700. bellamymansion.org ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK CLUB Cape Fear’s Going Green Environmental Book Club m eets 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) 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.) Environmental songs, perhaps? www.goinggreenpublications.com SOCIOLOGY: MYTH AND CULTURE Myth & Culture w/ David Fillingim, Ph.D, Thurs, 10/31-11/14.

Three sessions, 3-4:30pm. $45 (membership $30/semester and $50/year). Register by Oct. 29A myth might be defined as a traditional story that attempts to explain the natural world or human culture. But where do myths come from?

What myths shape peoples’ lives today?

Questions like these will be explored through consideration of creation myths, stories of gods and heroes, and myths in the modern world. http://uncw.edu/olli/ LUNCH WITH CAROLINA AUTHORS 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 910-395-0746.

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.

DR. DANIEL PAULY Mon., 11/11, 7pm, Burney Center: UNCW Synergy Common reading keynote, the world’s most well-known fisheries scientist, Dr. Daniel Pauly. Described as an “iconoclastic global thinker” (The Green Review), Pauly received international attention for his development of FishBase, an encyclopedia of more than 30,000 fish species, and Ecopath, an ecosystems modeling program. Pauly brings his global perspective and passion for conservation to fisheries, striving to promote a healthier ocean and consequently, a better planet. Free for UNCW students, faculty and staff; $10 for public. 910-962-4045. www.uncw.edu/presents.

POMEGRANATE BOOKS Our State Magazine’s Elizabeth Hudson comes to read and sign her latest collection of columns, 11/14, 7pm. Southern collection of columns titled “Wish You Were Here,’ with sweet little illustrations to go along with the stories, Hudson’s collection comes alive for her readers. • Tibetan Bowls Sound Healing with Laura Church, 11/10, 3:30pm. Tibetan bowls have been used in the Himalayas for inducing meditation and healing. The different bowls have different frequencies and the notes correspond to the chakras and human auric fields. Fee for healing $20. Group healing—bring pillows and blankets and anything else that would ensure your comfort. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. 910-452-1107

classes/workshops 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!

CONTINUALLY CHANGE Egypt in Two Centuries of Revolutions: Continually & Change w/ Lisa Pollard, Ph.D., Thurs., 11/7-21. Three sessions, 6 -7:30pm. $45 (membership $30/semester and $50/year).

Register by 11/5. Examine events in contemporary Egypt within an historical context. The course places current trends in Egyptian history within two centuries of Egyptian revolutions and their resulting configurations of the political and Socioeconomic realms. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), 601 S. College Rd. Directions given at registration THE CLIMATE OF BUSINESS IN CHINA Global Studies: China-The Climate of Business in China w/ George Schell, Ph.D., Tues, 11/12-19. Two sessions, 6-7:30pm. $30 membership $30/semester and $50/year. Register online by 11/11. http://uncw.edu/olli/. Directions given at reg. China’s business environment is constantly changing, as trade, educationexchange and travel between China and the U.S. increase. Learn how recent trends in Chinese business and education may impact you. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. LOOKING AT SACRED SPACE Art History: Looking at Sacred Space, Wed., through 11/13. Three sessions: 3-4:30pm, $45 (membership $30/semester and $50/ year). Register by Oct. 28Synagogues, mosques, churches and temples across the

world are buildingsdesigned to inspire and evoke feelings of spirituality. Examine the traditionsand interconnectedness of Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred spaces. This course compares the form and function of the spaces, with an emphasis on medieval Spain. http://uncw.edu/olli/ CAM CLASSES Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext.

1008 or 1024). • Yoga: Intro, through 10/25, Fr., 10am-11:30pm; Reg yoga, Thurs., noon1pm; 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

clubs/notices HOLIDAY PARADE Time to sign up to take part in the 11th annual City of Wilmington Holiday Parade, 12/8. City is looking for community groups, school organizations, bands and businesses who want to be in the parade. Groups have until pm 11/20 to enter. 910-341-7855 or wilmingtonrecreation.com 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/ story-contest.

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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 TOPSAIL BUSINESS EVENTS Business After Hours: 11/7, Topsail Island Trading Co (Surf City) • Business After Hours: 12/5, Access Realty (Surf City). Event for members and staff of member businesses of Topsail Chamber.

ASHLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Ashley Athletic Boosters’ Holiday BazaarSat., 11/7, 9am-4pm. Cafeteria at Ashley High School, 555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy, just off of Carolina Beach Rd. Variety of holiday gifts, home accessories, food items, hand crafted and unique one-of-a-kind gift ideas.

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be available.Athletic Boosters sponsor scholarships and help with equipment needs for all sports. Melody Long, 910-508-4575.

UNCW PASSPORT SERVICES UNCW Passport Services will open one Saturday each month this fall to assist regional residents who cannot visit the office during business hours Monday-Friday. The office will be open 10:30am-2pm, 11/9 and 12/14; no appointment is necessary. Offering an on-site passport photo service, completion of application, assist w/qyestions and more. Fisher University Union, UNCW campus.

LIVING WITH GRIEF Monthly drop-in grief sessions from noon1:30pm, first Tues/mo. • 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

UNCW ALUMNI AFTER WORK UNCW Alumni After Work on 11/21, 5:307:30pm, Front Street Brewery, downtown Wilmington! The Cape Fear Alumni Chapter invites you to join alumni and friends for a relaxing evening in downtown Wilmington. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and Seahawk-style door prizes! Come out to network or just catch up with old friends. Register online at www. uncw.edu/alumnitix before November 18th.

TIDEWATER CAMELLIA CLUB SHOW & SALE Sat., 11/23: New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC. Free and open to the public, noon-4pm. Local camellia exhibitors will display hundreds of award

winning blooms. There will be education displays and camellia care demonstrations to help answer any camellia growing questions you may have. Be sure to stop by our sale of award winning camellias! www.tidewatercamelliaclub.org

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.

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.

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!

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

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting of Wilmington.

Meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm. Ogden Baptist Church: 7121 Market St. 12-step meeting for people that have or think they may have a compulsive gambling problem. Contact: Casey 910-599-1407 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) CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556. Judy: 383-0374.

AD/HD SUPPORT GROUPS 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

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CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www.capefearcameraclub.org WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Wilmington Newcomers Club meets monthly at 9:30am on the 2nd Thurs ea. month at the Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. Sign up for our satellite groups, where members can follow their particular interest and make new friends along the way—bridge clubs, dinner groups, business networking groups, etc. 910-632-8315, www. wilmingtonncnewcomers.com.

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 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, Students $3. Preferred: 910-392-6753. tripwithtriplett.webs.com. 11/2, 6.

WILMINGTON WATER TOURS 10/31, 5:30pm: Enjoy live music and some tasty drinks and treats on this 2hr Sunset Cruise on the mysterious Cape Fear River.... if you dare. Costume contest! 2hr $33 • 11/3, 12pm-4pm: Black River, our normal trip up the Northeast Cape Fear, but instead a four hour cruise up the main branch of the river, where it meets the the Black River. Bald eagles have returned, the colors are magnificent, and the opportunity to see wildlife is even better. Capt. Doug guides; lunch included. 4hr, $55. Wilmington Water Tours, www. wilmingtonwatertours.net. 910-338-3134 OAKDALE’S HORSEDRAWN WAGON RIDES Sun., 11/4: Back by popular demand: One of the most favorite tours in Oakdale Cemetery.

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Church grounds, 4849 Castle Hayne Road (Hwy 117) Castle Hayne, NC. 910-675-2336.

Featuring a new band, “The Chardon PolkaBand” from Burton, OH. Front Street Brewery has brewed a special St. Stans Baltic Porter for the occasion. Raffle with cash prizes and lots of Polish foods! Free admission/parking.

KIWANIS PANCAKE DAY The Kiwanis Club of Wilmington, Inc. announced recently that its 43rd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day would be held on Sat., 11/2, in the cafeteria at J.T. Hoggard High School. All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage will be served from 6:30am12:30pm. Advance tickets: $5, available from any member of the Kiwanis Down East Connect, Wilmington’s very own online Club, J.T. Hoggard High School Key farmers’ market, will be adding a pick-up spot for Club, New Hanover High School Key their members to enjoy locally grown goods from area Club or UNC Wilmington Circle K Club. farms. Head over to Tidal Creek Co-op on November $6 at door.

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2nd to learn more about the offerings of Down East, grub on locally grown produce, learn more about growing food and eating seasonally, and enter a raffle for a chance to win $50 worth of local food. A free workshop is event slated from Morgan Milne of Red Beard Farms.

History teacher. Any time! 910-392-6753 or email rltriver@yahoo.com. $3/children or $8/ adults. www.tripwithtriplett.webs.com/ HOLLYWOOD LOCATION WALK Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910-7947177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Sunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Saturday. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Saturday evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 3431611. 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 Mon-Fri, 12-6pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt. 343-3664.

WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 7634483.

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DOWN EAST CONNECT Celebrate the opening of a new Down East Connect pick up spot at TidalCreek Coop! Sat., 11/2, 10am -2pm.

Sample delicious local food from Down East farmers, meet Morgan Milne from Red Beard Farm, get a free workshop from the ladies at grub, a raffle to win $50 worth of local food and more! 11am: Q&A with Morgan Milne of Red Beard Farms on growing and eating seasonally • 12pm: free water kefir demos from the ladies at grub. and a sale on water kefir kits!

THE OLIVE CAFE AND WINE BAR 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.

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FESTIVAL LATINO Sat., 11/9, and Sun., 11/10, 11am-6pm: Festival Latino is a cross-cultural celebration featuring cuisine from all over Latin America, music, dancing, kids fiesta and the great Mexican Hat Race! Mom and pop authentic Latino country cooking from Cuba, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Puerto Rico and five different areas of Mexico! Ogden Park, 11am to 8pm. 615 Odgen Park Dr. lucyvasquez.amigos@gmail. com DUPLIN WINERY 11/14, 5-8pm: Club Member Thanksgiving Dinner, featuring a classic feast with the founders of Duplin Winery. Acoustic music, wine and friends. $35/person. • 11/16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 3:30-7:30pm: Down Home Country Christmas, with music and comedy, feat. classic holiday music and contemporary songs; resident jokesters, “Roadkill Rufus” and “Junior Jackson” and those wild and crazy “Dixie Hicks.” $50/person + $2 tour and tasting. Duplin Winery, 505 N. Sycamore St. Rose Hill, NC. 800-774-9634 SERV SAFE CERTIFIED Need to get ServSafe Certified? Contact Ceritified ServSafe Instructor & Proctor, Jaime Chadwick at jcrisp728@hotmail.com. 910617-4791. Online tests are available. Upcoming dates: 11/17. Pre-reg. rqd; call now reserve your spot.

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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 halfdozen 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. 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.

FOOD NOT BOMBS To provide free Vegan and Vegetarian meals to the hungry. By sharing food we start a revolution. Food is a right, not a privilege. All our food is grown in the Food Not Bombs garden, and donated by local businesses, restaurants, farms, and people. Anyone can donate, and if you are unable to donate food, then donating your time is enough. Monthly meetups. www. foodnotbombs.net FOOD PANTRIES Good Shepherd House Soup Kitchen, 811 Martin St. Pantry Hours: 6am-3pm everyday • Mother Hubbards Cupboards, 211N 2nd St. (910)762-2199. MTWFS,1-3pm • Bread of Life Immaculate Conception Church, 6650 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-1003. Never had a food pantry, used to give food to the homeless on Saturdays but not anymore. • Catholic Social Ministries, 4006 Princess Dr. (910) 251-8130. Tues-Fri., 9-11:30am • First

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Fruit Ministries, 2750 Vance St. (910) 6129353. Tues/Sat, 11am-1pm; Wed,10am-2pm.

• Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2237 Castle Hayne Rd. (910) 762-7824. Wed, 11:30am2pm. • New Covenant Holiness Church, 1020 Dawson St. (910)762-7376 WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. Have a bottle or glass of your favorite with friends afterwards in our cozy shop or on the back deck.

And beer lovers don’t fret, we’ve got a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. • Thurs., 9/26, 6-8, reception for Michele Wuensch, who does most smaller stylized oil and acrylic paintings of everyday scenes from life. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www.wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or 9 wines w/complementary souvenir glass; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, nserved by the glass or the bottle. • Tues/Wed Winemaker’s Special: three 3 oz. pours of any wine at a special price. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd begins to gather around 7pm.

Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-3977617.

RED BANK WINE Red Bank’s wine of the week, Sat., 1-4pm.

1001 International Dr. 910-256-9480.

FORTUNATE GLASS Free Wine Tasting, Tues. 6-8 p.m. • Sparkling Wine Specials & Discounted Select Bottles, Wed. & Thurs. • Monthly Food & Wine Pairing Events. 29 South Front St. CAPE FEAR WINE AND BEER Mon Flight Night: $18 for nine 4 oz. samples of local, nationally-renowned & international brews. Also, Massage Monday: $10 for a ten-minute shift with our licensed, registered therapist Josh Lentz. • Tues., DIY Trivia with our host Greg Jaeger. Prizes include beer from us and gift certificates from AzioMedia and Memory Lane Comics. 9 PM. $1 off all glasses of wine, ciders, and mead. • Wed: YouTube Video Competition. Submit the wackiest, funniest, zaniest video & win a bomber of beer & a Chop’s Deli sandwich! Hosted by Captain Video. 9pm; select $10 pitchers. • Thurs: Beer Infusement Thursday. Come see what ingredients Randall the Enamel Animal is enhancing upon delicious beer. 9pm. Also, Thrifty Thursday: select $3 bottles and $1 off select draft.

• Fri.: Bartender’s pick. You never know what you’re gonna get! • Sat.: Think local, drink local. $1 off all bottled NC beers. • Sun: Beer Church Purchase select beer and keep your glass for free. 139 N. Front St. SILVER COAST WINERY Line & partner dance instruction in the Barrel Room, Wednesdays, 2:30-5pm, and selected Sundays. www.CountryLineDancing.com COMPETITION DINING SERIES Got to Be Competition Dining Series travels statewide, pitting chefs against one another for the coveted red jacket and a $2k cash prize, plus a chance to compete in the Final Fire in Raleigh in November. Schedule: Jan., Fire on the Rock, Asheville; Fire on the Rock, Wilmington, Apr.; Fire in the Triad, Greensboro; July-Aug., Fire in the Triangle in Raleigh;

Sept.-Oct., Fire in the City in Charlotte; Nov., Final Fire in Raleigh. Tickets: $59 plus tax and gratuity; finals are $69, plus tax and gratuity. www.competitiondining.com FERMENTAL Every Friday: Free wine/beer tasting, 6pm.

Fermental, 7250-B Market St. 910-821-0362, www.fermental.net.

HOMEBREW SUPPLY COMPANY Free craft beer tasting every Friday 4pm-7pm • Free all-grain brewing demonstration Every Saturday starting at 1:30pm at Wilmington Homebrew Supply, 4405-A Wrightsville Ave. wilmingtonhomebrew.com Free tasting tours Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. $25, www.tastinghistorytours.com. Afternoon of delicious food and education. 910-622-6046.

FARMERS’ MARKETS Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Schedule: Poplar Grove, Wed, 8am1pm. 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’ Market, Thurs,through 10/25, 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910-545-8055 THE WINE SAMPLER Every week we have five wines available to taste during sampling hours, Thurs., 3-8 pm, Fri., 3-8pm, and Sat., 11am-7pm. Each week we arrange a set of five wines, which we offer a 10% discount as well toward purchase.

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ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): Once when I was hiking through Maui’s rain forest, I spied a majestic purple honohono flower sprouting from a rotting log. As I bent down close, I inhaled the merged aromas of moldering wood and sweet floral fragrance. Let’s make this scene your metaphor of the week, Aries. Here’s why: A part of your life that is in the throes of decay can serve as host for a magnificent bloom. What has been lost to you may become the source of fertility. Halloween costume suggestion: a garbage man or cleaning maid wearing a crown of roses.

government raise your taxes so you could contribute more to our collective wellbeing? Would you live simply and cheaply so you’d have more money to donate to charities and other worthy causes? This Halloween season, I suggest you play around with fantasies like that -- maybe even masquerade as an incredibly rich philanthropist who doles out cash and gifts everywhere you go. At the very least, imagine what it would be like if you had everything you needed and felt so grateful you shared your abundance freely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What don’t you like? Get clear about that.

What don’t you want to do? Make definitive decisions. What kind of person do you not want to become and what life do you never want to live? Resolve those questions with as much certainty as possible. Write it all down, preferably in the form of a contract with yourself. Sign the contract. This document will be your sacred promise, a declaration of the boundaries you won’t cross and the activities you won’t waste your time on and the desires that aren’t worthy of you. It will feed your freedom to know exactly what you like and what you want to accomplish and who you want to become. Halloween costume suggestion: the opposite of who you really are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What if you had the power to enchant and even bewitch people with your charisma? Would you wield your allure without mercy? Would you feel wicked delight in their attraction to you, even if you didn’t plan to give them what they want? I suspect these questions aren’t entirely rhetorical right now. You may have more mojo at your disposal than you realize.

Speaking for your conscience, I will ask you not to desecrate your privilege. If you must manipulate people, do it for their benefit as well as yours. Use your raw magic responsibly. Halloween costume suggestion: a mesmerizing guru; an irresistible diva; a stage magician.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you up for an experiment? Not just on Halloween, but for a week afterwards, be scarier than your fears. If an anxious thought pops into your mind, bare your teeth and growl, “Get out of here or I will rip you to shreds!” If a demon visits you in a nightly dream, chase after it with a torch and sword, screaming “Begone, foul spirit, or I will burn your mangy ass!”

Don’t tolerate bullying in any form, whether it comes from a critical little voice in your head or from supposedly nice people who are trying to guilt-trip you. “I am a brave conqueror who cannot be intimidated!” is what you could say, or “I am a monster of love and goodness who will defeat all threats to my integrity!”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I had a dream that you were in the film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” You were like the character played by George Clooney after he escaped from a prison chain gang. Can you picture it? You were wearing a striped jailbird suit, and a ball and chain were still cuffed around your ankle. But you were sort of free, too. You were on the lam, making your way from adventure to adventure as you eluded those who would throw you back in the slammer. You were not yet in the clear, but you seemed to be en route to total emancipation. I think this dream is an apt metaphorical depiction of your actual life right now. Could you somehow use it in designing your Halloween costume?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Are you ready to be amazed? Now would be an excellent time to shed your soul’s infantile illusions . . . to play wildly with the greatest mystery you know . . . to accept gifts that enhance your freedom and refuse gifts that don’t . . . to seek out a supernatural encounter that heals your chronic sadness . . . to consort and converse with sexy magical spirits from the future . . . to make love with the lights on and cry when you come. Halloween costume suggestion: the archetypal LOVER.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I invite you to try the following exercise.

Imagine the most powerful role you could realistically attain in the future. This is a position or niche or job that will authorize you to wield your influence to the max.

It will give you the clout to shape the environments you share with other people.

It will allow you to freely express your important ideas and have them be treated seriously. Let your imagination run a little wild as you visualize the possibilities.

Incorporate your visions into your Halloween costume.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Some people in your vicinity are smoldering and fuming. The air is heavy with emotional ferment. Conspiracy theories are ripening and rotting at the same time. Hidden agendas are seeping into conversations, and gossip is swirling like ghostly dust devils. Yet in the midst of this mayhem, an eerie calm possesses you. As everyone else struggles, you’re poised and full of grace. To what do we owe this stability? I suspect it has to do with the fact that life is showing you how to feel at home in the world no matter what’s happening around you. Keep making yourself receptive to these teachings. Halloween costume suggestion: King or Queen of Relaxation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the course of earning a living, I have worked four different jobs as a janitor and six as a dishwasher. On the brighter side, I have performed as a songwriter and lead singer for six rock bands and currently write a syndicated astrology column. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you Aquarians are primed to cultivate a relationship with your work life that is more like my latter choices than the former. The next eight months will be a favorable time to ensure that you’ll be doing your own personal equivalent of rock singer or astrology columnist well into the future. Halloween costume suggestion: your dream job.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Unification should be a key theme for you in the coming weeks. Anything you do that promotes splicing and blending and harmonizing will get extra help, sometimes from mysterious forces working behind the scenes. The more you work to find common ground between opposing sides, the stronger you’ll feel and the better you’ll look. If you can manage to mend schisms and heal wounds, unexpected luck will flow into your life. To encourage these developments, consider these Halloween disguises: a roll of tape, a stick of Krazy Glue, a wound that’s healing, a bridge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Author Robert Louis Stevenson loved the work of poet Walt Whitman, recommending it with the same enthusiasm as he did Shakespeare’s. Stevenson also regarded Whitman as an unruly force of nature, and in one famous passage, called him “a large shaggy dog, just unchained, scouring the beaches of the world and baying at the moon.” Your assignment is to do your best imitation of a primal creature like Whitman. In fact, consider being him for Halloween. Maybe you could memorize passages from Whitman’s *Leaves of Grass* and recite them at random moments. Here’s one: “I too am not a bit tamed, I too am untranslatable, / I sound my barbaric YAWP over the roofs of the world.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What do you think you’d be like if you were among the one-percent-wealthiest people on Earth? Would you demand that your

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