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CULTURALLY ENRICHING PG. 18 UNCW Presents and Centro Hispano are bringing Ballet Folklorico ‘Quetzalli’ de Veracruz to Kenan Auditorium on September 22. Mixing live music, vocals and dance, each performance sheds light on important events and traditions from different areas of Mexico. Courtesy photos.

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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Getting to know NHC School Board candidate Sandra Leigh

tions, which are specifically applicable to the school-board race.

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encore sent the same questions to all of the New Hanover County School Board candidates. This week we introduce our third candidate, Ms. Sandra Leigh. encore (e): What was the moment (realization, situation, instance) that made you decide to run for school board?

Sandra Leigh (SL): I retired to Wilmington after 42 years of teaching. My last five years teaching third grade in NC were particularly eye-opening to the attack NC is waging on public education, teachers and students. I began to think I could use my experience to help public schools in New Hanover County. When I began to explore the school system, I saw the inequality between schools and the failing policies of the current school board. I knew I could do something to help change things.

When I was approached by the Democratic Party in November 2015 about running for the board of education, I knew the time to act was now. I made the decision to run for the board because I believe the background, knowledge and wealth of experience I bring to the table will help make New Hanover County Schools better for all children, not just some! e: Have you worked in the classroom?

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NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE Sandra Leigh will be on the ballot for the NHC School Board on Tuesday, November 8. Courtesy photo.

his year we have New Hanover County School Board elections. There can be no doubt education is a topic of great importance in our area. We seem to be grappling with a series of issues: New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Markley had a memo to the school board leak earlier this month, laying bare the failures of underpreforming neighborhood schools. This on

the heels of our schools having to provide an action plan for increasing diversity. In short, a serious discussion about the future of this community is timely and essential.

Part of what makes the conversation so difficult is that education should serve all students equallyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but all students do not arrive on the first day of school with the same tools.

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Providing a quality education that meets the needs of our students and creates the greatest hope for the future of our community is an enormous challenge and responsibility beyond just one person. We as taxpayers all have a stake in the school system. We as community members all have a stake in the future of our community. There are relevant questions about how our community func-

SL: I recently retired from a truly rewarding career in public education that spanned 42 years. I taught special education for children grades K-8 in San Francisco for 20 years. I served as a principal for 16 years, 13 of them at Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy. I was recognized as the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principal of the Year in 2009. However, I wanted to return to the classroom. I taught reading for a year in the Recovery School District in New Orleans, and then as a third-grade teacher in Hoke County for five years where I was named Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012. I attended public schools, my daughter is a product of public schools and I have three grandchildren in public schools, and I have volunteered in their classrooms. e: Who was the teacher who changed your life? In what ways?

SL: My 11th grade international studies teacher, Mr. Hoynacki, was a very challenging teacher with innovative ideas about curriculum and instruction. I was exposed to global perspectives and expanded horizons. I learned how exciting curriculum can be. I was beginning to have a sense of justice and injustice at home and around the world that was

encouraged. e: What is the first issue you would want to see improved upon/changed within the NHC schools system?

SL: The first issue has to be the failing schools that have been created by a failing school board with failing policies. There are successful schools for some but not all. A street address or a zip code should not determine access to quality educational. We need to address these six schools as the numberone priority. Real children are affected—our children. Wilmington’s children. It must become unacceptable to all of us. Then there is the suspension/expulsion rate that doesn’t even make sense. 186 children are suspended every week in our schools! There were 21 expulsions last year—21! Wake County had three. Charlotte-Mecklenberg had two. We have immediate, serious work to do. e: There are several programs within NHC schools that are desirable to participate in (Lyceum, Spanish Immersion, etc.) What is necessary to make the application process as transparent and accessible as possible to all students and families?

SL: First-come, first-served doesn’t work.

Lottery doesn’t work either. All of these systems are geared toward parents who are already plugged into the system and aware of their options, the deadlines. They are always first in line. There has to be open publicity

about all opportunities. There has to be transparency about how or where or when to apply. This information has to be brought to all parents, at the same time, in all communities.

No parent should have to dig to find out about opportunities that are supposedly open to all students. Then there has to be a real openness to have all communities represented and involved in the programs. NHC needs parentoutreach coordinators and a district-wide parent engagement campaign. e: Since the school system moved to neighborhood schools, we now have effectively resegregated elementary schools.

What are the steps to move education forward for all students in New Hanover—to advocate reintegrating our elementary schools?

SL: The district lines need to be redrawn.

There were virtually no low-performing schools in NHC before 2008. The school board voted in a system of attendance that resulted in this situation. It has to be redone.

Under their plan, segregated neighborhoods have led to segregated schools.

There are also schools that are seriously overcrowded and some that are under. Balancing student attendance areas can help.

Shifting popular successful programs to be in more schools across the district; bringing in more parent and community resources; looking at additional ways to support veteran, high quality teachers in schools that need them—

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all of these ideas need to be looked at. The first step is to involve communities in this discussion, to ensure the will to create change. e: How do you see the PTA most effectively working for school advocacy?

SL: Active parent involvement changes the whole atmosphere of schools. Parents can bring resources, support and love into a school that is floundering. But parent involvement is not a given. Parents have to be invited. The invitation has to be real and the involvement meaningful. When parents only get called because their child is in trouble, they aren’t really welcomed. Many schools do not have an active PTA. Many schools do not have open site councils that discuss the school’s goals and future directions. They aren’t involved in fundraising that supports enrichment. School communication has to be in multiple modes— newsletters, phone calls, home visits, Donuts for Dads, Muffins for Moms, student performances, student-led conferencing… e: Where do you see New Hanover County schools in five years? Ten years?

SL: We should have all our schools in every neighborhood identified as successful schools. We are an expanding city and county. Businesses and families are coming. Every neighborhood needs to be ready!

We need a new high school and our current high schools need to be upgraded. Our elementary schools should have a plan (in conjunction with city planners) that matches

growth and development across the county.

In 10 years I’d like to see gardens in every school and students eating what they grow.

I’d like to see recess and daily physical activity promoted as healthy necessities. I’d like to see innovative curriculum and instruction in every classroom—not driven by the need to pass high-stakes tests but by the need to learn. e: What is the future of the arts in New Hanover County schools?

SL: We all know arts are critical to school success. Music and dance improve math.

Graphic arts improve critical thinking and behavior. Enrichment expands the mind. And our schools look better when walls are covered with our children’s creations. Children are happier and have multiple ways to express that. We don’t do it anymore because we can’t test it. Eventually this madness will stop and we will return to common sense, but we all have to help push it along. We have to demand all our schools include the arts. Our school board can move school instruction in different directions. Bring it all back. e: What is your favorite book?

SL: A few favorite authors are Walter Mosely, Louise Erdrich, Octavia Butler, and Jamaica Kinkaid. I read mostly fiction, but I do read lots of non-fiction. Most favorite recent book: “Dispatches from Pluto: Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta” by Richard Grant.

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MEET THE CANDIDATE:

Getting to know Democratic NC Senate candidate Andrew Barnhill BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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here are several issues to consider throughout the election year in NC, especially in New Hanover County: House Bill 2 and LGBT rights, healthcare and drug abuse, economic growth, restoring film incentives, and the list goes on. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 8, election day, encore will publish Q&As with candidates running for local and state offices. Candidates running to represent New Hanover County in the NC Senate were all sent the same questions.

This week meet NC Senate candidate Andrew Barnhill. encore (e): Why do you want to serve in public office?

Andrew Barnhill (AB): Wilmington is my home. As a native of this community with a family that has lived here for generations, I have watched us become forgotten by members of the NC Senate in Raleigh.

Through the years of seeing Southeastern NC shortchanged, I became convinced that it was time to provide my home community strong representation in Raleigh. We need a Senator who will open their door to all members of the community, and I look forward to doing that. e: What is your leadership philosophy?

How does it apply to government service?

AB: I believe in the importance of vigorous debate that leads to robust compromise.

Each of the public figures who I consider mentors are people who have made it their career to draw support from all sides of the political spectrum. In order to do the same, I am committed to a form a leadership that shortens the lines between elected officials and citizens—achieved through making di-

rect contact with as many members of the community as possible. Nearly every day I travel the district to host “Sweet Tea and Politics” sessions, house gatherings, where I visit voters in their homes and answer their questions. Every month I host town-hall meetings to provide an overview of the major issues facing our region. I will continue those when I am senator. e: If elected, what are priority issues you will address in the next two years?

Five years?

AB: I want to reinvigorate the visionary public education system that made us a leader in the New South, protect the natural resources in my district and elsewhere, and reverse the reactionary, fear-based legislation driving new investments away from our state. Locally, I would like to restore our status as a hub for the film industry. We are currently watching as associated jobs leave our state for other locales that have been more willing than us to provide incentives to attract and retain those crucial investments. If I have served five years in the legislature without effectively fighting on behalf of these issues, then voters should send me home. e: HB2 is often called the “bathroom bill,” but it also prohibits NC municipalities from enacting anti-discrimination policies. Where do you stand on HB2?

AB: HB2 should be entirely repealed. If there are truly concerns about bathroom safety, they can be addressed without allowing discrimination against broad segments of the population. Meanwhile, the parts of the bill that have nothing to do with bathroom safety—limits on what municipal governments can do, the removal of legal protections against discrimination— continue to damage NC’s economy and reputation. Get-

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ting rid of this wrong-headed law is the first step we have to take if we are to bring jobs and dignity back to NC. e: Do you think it is economically sound for NC to sue the Justice Department in order to defend HB2, despite losing an estimated billions of revenue from concerts, new businesses, and most recently NCAA pulling March Madness games from NC? AB: No. Our efforts should be focused on repealing legislation rather than wasting money defending it, especially given the fact federal courts have already struck down not just one or two but six laws passed by our GOP legislature after they were subsequently found unconstitutional. The writing is on the wall. e: What actions do think NC should take to regain monies and economic growth lost due to HB2?

AB: Voters can elect new leadership in the General Assembly that will focus on topics like economic growth instead of divisive and discriminatory social issues. e: What are your thoughts on the NC film industry? Can and should NC reinstate film incentives as they once were?

AB: Yes, film incentives should be restored.

Its elimination has lost our region hundreds of jobs and even more in economic activity. e: During a particularly divisive time in politics, where do you think more people could find middle ground across party lines?

AB: I think the first step is to be willing to listen to and learn from those with whom we disagree, even vehemently. I am a Democrat, but I was glad to accept an award for service from President George W. Bush, someone with whom I usually did not agree politically. We are much more likely to find common ground if we engage people genuinely, finding points of agreement that serve to strengthen the bonds between us. e: How might you help find and/or guide others to said middle ground?

AB: I’ve been endorsed by the Main Street Democrats, a group of moderate, businessfriendly legislators who have worked with members of both parties to promote issues that are of importance to everyone, like public education. Their approach has been successful, and it’s one I think would benefit every member of the legislature. e: In light of a recent study placing Wilmington as the number one city in the nation for opioid abuse, what do you think can be done at the Senate level to combat this issue?

AB: While the governor’s response has been reactive rather than proactive, the reality of heroin use and addiction is something that needs to be confronted before use begins. The state should look to coordinate with the federal government to secure funding for trainings for healthcare professionals. The sheer volume of opioids prescribed is at the heart of the crisis here in Wilmington. By first making sure that we have the drugs on hand to prevent an overdose, we can’t decrease the number of deaths that occur; by addressing the service providers who are inappropriately prescribing opioids, we can begin preventing addiction in the first place.

WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND

One of the Islamic State’s first reforms in captured territory has been to require adult women to dress devoutly — including the face-covering burka robe, which, in Western democracies famously presents security dilemmas because it hinders identification. Now, after two years of Islamic State occupation in Mosul, Iraq, the security problem has come full circle on ISIS itself. Dispatches from the town reported in September that ISIS has likely banned the burka because it hinders identification of anti-ISIS insurgents who (female and male) wear burkas to sneak up on Islamic State officers.

RECURRING THEMES

Barbara Murphy, 64, of Roy, Utah, is the most recent “dead” person battling the federal government to prove she is still alive (but seemingly getting nowhere). She said Social Security Administration bureaucrats, citing protocols, have been tightlipped about her problem and remedies even though her bank account was frozen; Social Security was dunning her for two years worth of Medicare premiums (since her 2014 “death”); and warning letters had been sent to banks and credit agencies.

Nonetheless, Murphy told the Deseret News in August that, all in all, she feels pretty good despite being dead.

Political connections in some Latin American countries have allowed convicted drug dealers and crime bosses to serve their sentences comfortably, and the most recent instance to make the news, from Agence France-Presse, was the presidential-suite-type “cell” occupied by Brazilian drug lord Jarvis Chimenes Pavao in Paraguay. When police (apparently not “politically connected”) raided the cell in July, they found a well-appointed apartment with semi-luxurious furniture settings (including a conference table for Pavao to conduct “business”), embellished wallpaper designs with built-in bookcases, a huge TV among the latest electronics — and even a handsome shoe rack holding Pavao’s footwear selection. Pavao also rented out part

of the suite to other inmates for the equivalent of $5,000 plus $600 weekly rent.

morbidly obese people eat. She told the celebrity news site Barcroft Media in September that her 8,000 calories a day puts her on track to weigh 1,000 pounds soon, and that her loving boyfriend, Sid, 25 and a “feeder,” is turned on by helping her. Sid, for instance, feeds Monica her special 3,500-calorie “shake” — through a funnel — and supposedly will eagerly become her caretaker when she eats herself into total immobility. (“Safe For Work” website: SSBBW Magazine)

hauled; traffic congestion is worse; and thus trucks keep spilling their loads on the highways. The really weird ones have set the bar perhaps unattainably high for this genre of news (e.g., the truck spilling pornographic magazines; the truck hauling ham colliding with the truck hauling eggs).

In September, a tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 295 in New Castle, Delaware, spilling a particularly low-value load. The truck, headed for the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, was filled with 22 tons worth

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(1) Chris Atkins in Denver is among the most recent judicially ruled “fathers” to owe child support even though DNA tests have proven that another man’s semen produced the child. Atkins is in the middle of a contentious divorce/child custody battle in which his estranged wife wants both custody and support payments, and since Atkins did not contest his fatherhood until the child reached age 11, he has lost legal standing. (2) A high school girl and her parents told the Tallahassee (Florida) Democrat in July that they were on the verge of filing a lawsuit demanding that the school district order the Leon High School cheerleader squad to select her (even though she had fallen twice during tryouts).

Another DIY Overkill: Police in Centralia, Washington, arrested a man (not identified in news reports) for reckless burning in August when, trying to rid his apartment of roaches, he declined ordinary aerosol bug spray in favor of making a homemade flamethrower (the aerosol spray fired up by a lighter). He fled the apartment when he realized he might have taken things too far. (Firefighters were called, but the damage was minimal.) [The Oregonian, 8-8-2016] http://www.oregonlive.com/ trending/2016/08/washington_man_arre sted_for_go.html Population

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Former Arkansas state legislator Charlie Fuqua is running again (in 2012) after a 14-year absence from elective office. In the interim, reported the Arkansas Times, he wrote a book, “God’s Law: The Only Political Solution,” reminding Christians that they could put their rebellious children to death as long as proper procedure (from Deuteronomy 21:18-21) was followed.

“Even though this (procedure) would rarely be used,” Fuqua wrote, “if it were the law of the land ... it would be a tremendous incentive for children to give proper respect to their parents.” (Fuqua failed to gain his party’s nomination.)

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS

Boyd Wiley, 47, was arrested in August when he walked into the Putnam County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office and, apparently in all seriousness, demanded that deputies return the 91 marijuana plants they had unearthed from a vacant lot in the town of Interlachen several days earlier.

(Until that moment, deputies did not know whose plants they were.) Wiley was told that growing marijuana is illegal in Florida and was arrested.

Not a Techie: The most recent perp to realize that cops use Facebook is Mack Yearwood, 42, who ignored a relative’s advice and uploaded his Citrus County, Florida, wanted poster for his Facebook profile picture, thus energizing deputies who, until then, had no leads on his whereabouts. He was caught a day later and faces a battery complaint and several open arrest warrants.

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SICK OF SEXISM:

When Clinton’s sniffles show weakness BY: MARK BASQUILL

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at blowhard hate her. Putting up with this world’s hate da way she does. She shouldn’t be senator; she should be president, mon,” said the Haitian taxi driver on the way to Miami International. He was huge, coal black and kind. His comment was a vague reply to a radio news spot about Rush Limbaugh bashing Hillary Clinton’s campaign.

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“President?” I asked. “Because she put up with Bill?”

“Because she smarter than him. And she tougher than any of them.” He paused and sighed with sadness. “See, even you won’t let her be president, mon.”

“Me?” I puzzled defensively.

“Da white man,” he said, “don’t understand.”

I paid the fare, left no tip, boarded the plane. Back then, I was pretty sure the cabbie was out of his mind. Of course, “back then” was 16 years ago, toward the end of Bill Clinton’s presidency, during the early phases of Hillary Clinton’s successful 2000 campaign for Senate.

Me? Not letting Hillary be president? I figured I would vote for Hillary—when she earned it. I just wasn’t about to anoint her queen of the free world on the word of a cabbie, or simply because she was First Lady, a skilled attorney and legal scholar, outspoken advocate for children’s rights, women’s rights, health care reform, and able to tolerate a few sticks and stones thrown by a radio talk-show host.

Of course, when I look at it now, Y2K was only one year in decades of non-stop Hillary bashing by right-wing intellectuals, political leaders and pundits, and especially deplorable college drop-out entertainers like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. As I mused and fumed about the lifetime of “Stop Hillary Express” campaigns, my 20-something son dropped in. I mentioned I might write a few words about the sexism involved in the coverage of Mrs. Clinton’s recent bout with pneumonia. He quipped, “Dad, you liberals are all alike. Racism this. Sexism that. Is that all you think about?”

“C’mon!” I said, “Everyone knew Steph Curry was hurt the whole playoffs.”

“Don’t even!” he interrupted. “Not Steph.

Use Serena or some other athlete. But remember, sports isn’t the same as politics. Athletes always say they can play unless they get cart-

ed off the field.”

“Why?” I asked. “Because they can’t afford to look weak, right?”

He nodded reluctantly.

“So what’s the difference between sports and politics, again?” I asked. “What happens to Hillary if she looks ‘weak’ even for a nanosecond?”

“This is more like ‘West Wing’’s Josiah Bartlett,” he countered. “He had MS and didn’t say anything. Hillary just Clintoned her pneumonia. Didn’t exactly lie, but...”

“The only reason catching a cold during the campaign is an issue is because she’s a woman,” I said. “If she was a dude, it’d be, ‘Dude’s playing through the pain. I’d follow that dude through the gates of hell!’”

My son shook his head. “Hillary’s not likable, not cool. A lot of my friends see her as an old intellectual, a geek with Bill baggage.

Why do you think millennials voted for Obama over Hillary in the first place? Obama’s cool.

And we’re sick of sexism.”

“But Hillary shot bin Laden!” I mock shouted. “You vote for the ‘cool’ dude that said, ‘I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and not lose votes.’ I’m voting for the woman that pulled the trigger on bin Laden.”

“It would be deplorable to vote for that dude,” he smiled. “If a woman said the things he gets away with, they’d slap the B-word on her—or worse.”

He opened the refrigerator door. The light went on. I smiled. It’s good to see the light go, the younger generation starting to wake up to the subtleties of sexism and racism. If a woman said half of what flies out of the GOP nominee’s mouth, she would have been dismissed as a crazy “B” and disqualified long ago.

My Miami cab driver was right 16 years ago: Hillary Clinton is smarter and tougher than the rest. She has spent 40 years standing in the middle of town square, calmly absorbing “the world’s hate,” sticks and stones and anything that people can throw at her, with steadfastness if not “cool” stylishness. To question her stamina to endure sniffles says far more about the attitudes, insecurities and weak immune system of the person posing the question than it does about the candidate’s fitness for office.

“So,” I smiled. “We agree about Steph Curry’s awesomeness, and we’re both sick of sexism. What are you making Mom for dinner?”

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ARTS>>MUSIC

VIBING, NOT PERFECTING:

Blackberry Smoke talks imperfections on new album and returning to GLA this weekend BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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STRAIGHT SHOT: Blackberry Smoke is returning to ILM with a few new songs off their soon-be-released ‘Like An Arrow’ at Greenfield Lake on Friday, September 23. Courtesy photo.

couple of weekends ago my husband and I were in northern Georgia for a wedding. We were near the rural mountain town of Blue Ridge, and while it wasn’t a bustling metropolis, it did have a record store. So, off we went to Big Frog Music Co. Right on the hilly Main Street of quiet downtown sat the storefront. We managed to make it before closing, with about 10 minutes to spare. The woman running the store welcomed us. Smiling big through her long, wispy grey hair—

she looked like she’d seen her fair share of vinyl—she talked a good game.

“Have you guys heard Blackberry Smoke?” she asked, as we shuffled through the stacks.

“Well, she must have excellent taste,” Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr (lead vocals, guitar) quipped over the phone last week as I recounted her words.

“That was actually my mother.”

The serendipitous encounter before our phone call seemed indicative of

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Blackberry Smoke’s fan base running deep within his band’s home state.

They’ve spent 15 years cultivating their roots in Southern rock ‘n’ roll. They’ve toured with artists like Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top, and just wrapped a series of summer dates with Gov’t Mule.

Now they’re promoting their soon-to-bereleased record, “Like An Arrow,” on October 14.

“We’re looking forward to playing in Wilmington,” Starr says of their upcoming Greenfield Lake stopover on Friday,

Sept. 23. “We love our Carolina brothers and sisters.”

Consisting of Starr, Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), and Brandon Still (keyboards), it will mark Blackberry Smoke’s fifth full-length release since their debut in 2001. Their last record, 2015’s “Holding All the Roses,” debuted at number one on the Billboard country albums chart and number eight on Billboard’s rock albums chart.

Though one may think there’s added pressure to produce an album as successful as their last, Starr says it wasn’t the case. “I don’t think anybody felt any pressure,” he clarifies. “We were not in a rush this time and got it completely finished in about a month—and we didn’t spend a whole lot of time overthinking it.”

Blackberry Smoke had full creative control of “Like An Arrow.” This time around it was all done in house, so to speak. Blackberry Smoke produced the record themselves at their own label, Three-Legged Records.

“It’s not that we don’t like working with a producer because a producer is very valuable,” Starr clarifies. “Records are made tons of different ways, and I think you just go with your gut, and when it feels right, you do it. I think this record just sounds like Blackberry Smoke; it’s strong and it feels good. We’re proud to use it as our flag that we plant in the musical landscape.”

This wasn’t the band’s first venture without a producer. Their 2012 release, “The Whippoorwill,” mostly was self-produced as well. While artists like Clay Cook, Matt Mangano and Zac Brown added a helping hand to the project, Starr says their presence was more like having friends in the room than anything else.

“I look at [‘Like An Arrow’] as sort of the same situation,” Starr continues, “except we didn’t really have any of our buddies involved. It was just us. . . . That’s not to say we won’t be working with a producer again—because I’m sure we will. But on this particular record, it felt right to do it ourselves.”

The band didn’t take any special approach to the album. They always record together to best recreate a live atmosphere, but with “Like An Arrow” they wanted it to almost have a “Chess Record” vibe—“like with Muddy Waters or Howlin’ Wolf,” Starr explains. “Everybody’s in the room and the amps are bleeding into the drum mics and into the vocal mics, and there’s no separations … there’s just dirty sounding.”

A handful of songs have been re-

The album as a whole reflects the gritty nature of Southern rock tunes, while still standing in the doorway of country. The writing in each song in its own way comes from a different place, Starr says. “Waiting for the Thunder” is about Armageddon on the horizon “because the world is about as scary as I’ve ever seen it in my 42 years,” he laughs.

The song “Like An Arrow” is a metaphorical look at how people choose to live their lives and follow their trajectory.

However, it carries a deeper meaning— not just for the album but for Blackberry Smoke themselves.

“Some people live life on the sidelines and some dive right it,” Starr says. “That made sense to me to be the title of the record for a different reason, because ‘like an arrow’ means ‘straight ahead.’”

See Blackberry Smoke at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater this Friday, Sept. 23.

For more details about their upcoming release, “Like An Arrow,” visit www.blackberrysmoke.com.

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These days studio time is where artists and/or producers try to eliminate imperfections. Yet, Starr and company wanted to preserve them. “When we all think about the records that we fell in love with growing up, they weren’t [perfecting the sound],” he continues. “They cared more about the vibe of the songs and the track. Sometimes I think we can work too hard to clean something up when it doesn’t necessarily need to be that clean. . . . Our ears need to hear those little imperfections. Therein lies the beauty.”

leased so far, which are available as instant downloads with album pre-orders— including “Believe You Me,” “Waiting For The Thunder,” “Sunrise In Texas,” and the album’s title track. The 12-track album concludes with “Free on the Wing,” featuring special guest Gregg Allman (who, due to illness, had to postpone a series of summer shows, including one at GLA in July).

WEEkLY HAPPENINGS TueSdayS: OPEN MIC with SEAN HOWARD

wedNeSdayS: JAZZ JAM with DARRYL MURRILL TRIO 8:30-11:30PM

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A SOULFUL RETURN:

Aaron Neville tours with new album, heads to Cape Fear Stage BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

“M

y daddy used to tell me, ‘Boy, you don’t want to be a lost ball on the high ridge,’” famed R&B singer Aaron Neville says during our phone interview last week. “I didn’t know what he was talking about back then. But after a while, they stop looking for that ball.”

Neville was speaking about a lot of life lived and lessons learned. At 75 years young, he has spent most of his time singing. And when he isn’t singing, Neville admits to getting into trouble here and there.

“Back in the day I stole a couple of cars,” he remembers, “but we were just joy ridin’— and we brought them back.”

Neville’s latest album, “Apache,” released earlier this summer, is centered around his experiences, stories and poetry. In it he writes about the “fragile world” around him, from natural and human di-

throughout his career, singing is still second nature to Neville. It remains a part of everyday life—a simple formula of writing a song and singing it from the heart and soul. Like Rachel Horn of NPR notes in her review of “Apache,” it’s apparent Neville’s voice is one that has aged gracefully.

sasters, to his home life and family nuances he would later grow up to understand as an adult.

“I like to write about things that mean something,” Neville adds. He will be performing songs off of “Apache” at his Wilmington concert at CFCC’s Wilson Center on Saturday, Sept. 24. “I’m telling stories about my life,” he continues, “and songs that molded my childhood in ways.”

“I sing a lot,” he credits of his longevity. “You have to sing and try to sing every day, and hit those notes. . . . and I pray a lot.”

“Apache” is both a reflection of what Neville has done in life and a declaration of what he can do in music. While he delves deep into past family history in songs like “Make Your Momma Cry,” he showed another side of his musical prowess in his performance of “Be Your Man” on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in August. The veteran singer’s soft yet unwavering tenor vocals ride the waves of fast-paced funk married with a solid horn section (recorded with the Dap-Kings). Neville cowrote all 11 songs with Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce,

POETRY IN SONG: Aaron Neville has faith in his latest album “Apache.” Photo by Sarah A. Friedman

Tedeschi Trucks Band) and Dave Gutter (Rustic Overtones).

“I like poetry,” Neville clarifies, “and I wanted to put some of my poetry in the music with the help of Eric Krasno and David Gutter.”

Grammy-winning artist and producer Krasno oversaw “Apache,” which was recorded in Studio G in Brooklyn. His experience working with jam, rock and funk bands, like Lettuce (who will be coming to the Port City in October), lent a different perspective to the album’s production. Despite Krasno’s homebase of Brooklyn, Neville says he was able to bring a familiar flare to the tracks on “Apache.” “I’m from New Orleans and when you listen to [‘Apache’], you think it’s from New Orleans,” Neville observes.

Despite decades of dealing with bruised vocal chords and bouts with asthma

While the process of completing “Apache” alongside stellar talent ultimately yielded the best work, Neville admits the record also posed a great challenge. In his long tenure, Neville often has felt pigeonholed in the industry, or at least thought the industry was trying its best to pigeonhole him. His solo career of love ballads and duos (i.e.

“Don’t Know Much,” with Linda Ronstadt, 1989) will forever grace the airwaves of soft R&B stations, and his roots in funk with his brothers, Art, Charles and Cyril, endure.

Nevertheless, Neville sought to do more with “Apache.” “I can do the funk stuff, I do a little bit of all of it,” he explains. “I don’t sit down and plan to write anything; I just get inspired.”

As it’s impossible for a parent to choose a favorite child, there aren’t any favorites on “Apache” for Neville per se. However, there are tracks, like “Orchid in the Storm,” “I Wanna Love You,” “Fragile World,” which hold special meanings. “Heaven” represents another prominent part of Neville’s life and of his reflection: faith.

“It’s my testimony,” he says. “It came from my heart. I really mean it; it’s not just in words, it’s in my soul. I have a part of my life that I want to be forgiven for and I forgive anybody that hurt me.”

DETAILS:

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Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m.

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A PREVIEW OF EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

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JAZZED UP: UNCW ‘s Dept. of Music presents Lynn Grissett playing jazz trumpet on Wednesday, Sept. 28. General admission is $6. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Robbie Berry (6pm; Free; Acoustic)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

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

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

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

Laura McLean’s Singer-Songwriter Showcase (7pm; $3)

Karaoke w/ Party Gras Entertainment (9:30pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

Gang of Thieves and Bridge to Breakdown (10pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Comedy in Hell (9pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen-Wilmington, NC, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

910-962-3500

Thursdays Fire Drums (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Neighborhood Night (8pm; Free)

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

Rockin’ Trivia w/ Party Gras Entertainment (9pm; Free) —Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

Joseph Starr (6pm; Free; Jam Guitar)

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

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Bottega Comedy Open Mic (8pm; Free)

‘Solstice Cycles: Autumn’ (6:30pm; $5; Dance)

Tony Barnes (6pm; Free; Country)

Jazz Wednesdays (8:30pm; Free)

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

Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING:

Julia Walker Jewell & Friends (7pm; $3; Jazz) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Ballet Folklorico Quetzali de Veracruz (7:30pm; $5-$40)

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.;

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Thirsty Thursday Karaoke (9pm; Free)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 122 Princess St.

703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach | 910.256.5551

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 9105994999

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

—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910395-5999

September 28th Mykell Barbee

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

Friday Night Magic (6pm; $0-$6)

—Cape Fear Games, Ste D, 4107 Oleander Dr.

Blackberry Smoke (6pm; $25-$30; Southern Rock) —Greenfield Lake Amp., 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Jazz)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.;

$3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$2.75 Yuengling Draft $2.75 Domestic Bottles 65 Wings, 4-7pm

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas $3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball $5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs $5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

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Myq Kaplan (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

Back of the Boat (4pm; Free; Yacht Rock)

Matt Phillips (7pm; Free; Pop, Jazz, Blues)

Grooves in the Grove (5pm; $5)

Chris Luther & Ryan Woodall (7pm; Free; Jazz)

Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

2016 Waterfront Music series

Wrightsville Beach, NC

sundays, 4-8PM

LIVE MUSIC

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October 2nd Port City Shakedown October 9th Southern Trouble 4 Marina St, Wrightsville Beach | 910.256.8500

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Thurs

SEP 22

Timmy Pierce Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

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SEP 23

Two of a Kind

Acoustic Pop/Rock 7pm - 10pm

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SEP 24

Randy McQuay Pop & Classic 7pm - 10pm

Thurs

Nikoleta Rallis Gala Concert (7:30pm; $25)

SEP 29

Mike O’Donnell Dance & Classic 7pm - 10pm

FrI

—Platypus & Gnome, 9 S. Front St.

SEP 30

Stoney Creek

Eclectic Mix 7pm - 10pm

SEA PANS STEEL DRUMS EVERY TUES. 5:30-8:30PM

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

—Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.; 910-632-2241

Alumni & Faculty Showcase (7:30pm; $0-$20)

—UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

Tapestry: Tribute to Carole King (7:30pm; $22-$40) —Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

Punk Rock (8pm; $6-$15)

—UNCW Cultural Arts Mainstage, 601 S. Colllege Rd.

Unknown Hinson (8pm; $23-$30; Comedy, Country Music) —Throne Theater, 208 Market St.

Ladies Night with DJ UK (10pm; Free)

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

Tom Noonan & Jane Houseal (10pm; Free; Duo) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Drafts • $4 Flavored Bombs NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 Ranger IPA & Fat Tire WINE & WELL WEDNESDAY 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine • $2.75 Miller Lite $4 Well Drinks THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 Lunazul Tequila Shots SATURDAY $2.75 Carolina Blonde & Carolina Strawberry • Reel Cafe Rooftop Concert Series • Brunch from 11am - 2pm SUNDAY $3 Corona/Corona Light • $4 Bloody Mary or Mimosa $5 Lunazul Margaritas • Brunch from 11am - 2pm

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Recovery RockFest (10am; Free; Variety)

—Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd.

Port City A Cappella Open House (1pm; Free)

—Masonboro Baptist Church, 1501 Beasley Rd.; 910-777-1677

West African Kora Concert (2pm; Free)

—NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

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

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

Benny Hill (7pm; Free; Jazz)

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

Show Tunes Sunday (9pm; Free)

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Intro to Improv (5:30pm; $80)

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

Stand-Up Comedy Kick-Start Class (7pm; $80) —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Music & Comedy Open Mic (8pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Electrik Monday (9pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Griffin Limerick (9pm; Free; Alt)

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Cape Fear Contra Dancers (7:30pm; $5)

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

Open Mic with Sean Howard (8pm; Free) —Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

College Karaoke Night (9pm; Free)

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

Myq Kaplan (7pm, 9:30pm; $16; Comedy)

Karaoke Night w/ Party Gras Entertainment (9pm; Free)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832 —Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

—Johnny Luke’s Kitchen Bar, 5500 Market St.

Tyler McKaig (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St. —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

DJ RIZ (10pm; Free)

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

Crystal Fussell Duo (10pm; Free; Country) —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.; 910-362-9666

3rd Annual Death Metal Convention (12pm; $10) —Reggies 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910-799-6465

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Singer, Guitarist)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

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

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

Kelly & Jill (7pm; $3; Acoustic)

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

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

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

Lynn Grissett (7:30pm; $0-$6; Jazz Trumpet)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 910-962-3500

Chris Luther Solo Jazz Guitar (12pm; Free)

Bottega Comedy Open Mic (8pm; Free)

—Pembroke’s, 1125 Military Cutoff Rd.; 910-239-9153

Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers (1:30pm; Free) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; 910-395-5999

Zora String Quartet (3pm; $15-$35)

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 122 Princess St.

Jazz Wednesdays (8:30pm; Free)

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

Donna Merritt (9pm; Free; Jazz)

—UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

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

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

Karaoke w/ Party Gras (9:30pm; Free)

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

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—Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N.

L Shape Lot (7pm; Free; Americana)

Aaron Neville (8pm; $35-$75; Soul, Funk, R&B)

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS

—Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.; 910-509-0805

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

POTTER POP: Pop rocker Grace Potter will play at Raleigh’s Lincoln Theatre on September 23.

Photo by Tom Dorgan KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 9/21: The Johnny Folsom 4 and Patsy Cline Tribute 9/28: Garrett Newton Band with the String Peddlers THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 9/21: The Cult 9/22: Cherub 9/24: Wheeler Walker Jr. 9/25: James Bay 9/25: The Sword 9/27: Kaleo 9/28: The Struts 9/30: Face 2 Face PNC MUSIC PAVILION 707 PAVILION BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-1292 9/29: Jason Aldean MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 9/22: Air Crash Detectives 9/24: Bless Your Heart and more 9/25: Rob Abernethy and Robert Kirkland 9/29: Danny Says HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH 4640 HWY 17 S., MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 9/22: Chocolate Chip & Company Band 9/23-24: The Used 9/29: Matt Parker and the Deacons 9/30: The Paul Grimshaw Band

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 9/22: Perpetual Groove and Urban Soil 9/23: Grace Potter and The Hip Abduction 9/25: Black Uhuru, Onesty and Crucial Fiya 9/26: The Sword and Ruby the Hatchet & Lightning Born 9/27-29: IBMA Bluegrass CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 9/21: Goblin Cock, Colossus and Mantle (Back) 9/22: Banda Magda and Tea Cup Gin (Back) 9/22: Built To Spill, Hop Along and Alex G 9/23: SkyBlew, Median and more (Back) 9/24: Purple Schoolbus and Psylo Jo (Back) 9/24: Hippie Sabotage, Eearz and Mike Gao 9/25: Carrboro Music Festival 9/27: Denzel Curry, Boogie and Yoshi Thompkins 9/28: Ruth B (Back) 9/28: The Dandy Warhols and Savoy Motel 9/29: Judah & The Lion and The Lonely Biscuits 9/30: Sutter’s Gold Streak Band and more (Back) 9/30: Kishi Bashi and Twain THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 9/21: Hard Rocket 9/23: Built To Spill and Hop Along & Alex G 9/24: Gojira and Tesseract 9/25: TroyBoi and FatherDude & GypZ 9/26: Blind Pilot and Quiet Life 9/27: St. Lucia and Sofi Tukker RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 9/24: Ben Rector 9/30: IBMA Wide Open Bluegrass

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AMBIGUITY IN COLOR:

Jay Tilley brings out the depth of human emotion

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

reaming is arguably one of the most curious functions of the human brain.

While the body is resting, the brain takes over with its own agenda, sending the subconscious through a whirlwind of sporadic imagery and feelings. Regardless of how baffling they may seem once the body awakens, everything a person experiences within a dream feels authentic while it’s actually happening. Such a sensation inspired artist Jamie Jay Tilley in his collection, “Dreaming While Awake,” on display through September at Bottega Art and Wine Gallery.

“The reason I call the show ‘Dreaming While Awake’ is because I let my work flow in the way that a dream would,” Tilley states. “So I don’t start off with any kind of preconceived idea.”

A self-taught mixed-media artist, Tilley mainly uses colored pencils, oil pastels and acrylic paint on his figurative, abstract pieces.

His work is unique because he never focuses on the creation of fully fleshed-out images.

Rather, he often starts with simple figures that manifest into something much more elaborate as he allows himself to relinquish control over his creativity. “I start with a blank canvas,” Tilley explains. “Then, I just start putting colors down, varying between warm and cold, light and dark.

His paintings usually depict human figures surrounded by a plethora of colors, shapes and symbols. Hardly any images are put to canvas deliberately, which is where his approach to art comes into play.

“It’s a matter of continually putting marks down, making layers, finding figures I like, and

bringing them out while getting rid of things I don’t like,” Tilley explains. “Then, at a certain point, it seems finished.”

Tilley, who grew up in Connecticut, spent his adolescence and early adulthood playing drums and guitar. Although he drew occasionally, he didn’t start painting until age 30ish.

With no formal training, or any idea what to paint, he knew he would never actually start creating unless he let go of planning entirely.

“I didn’t even have canvas back then,” Tilley admits. “I started setting up cardboard in my kitchen with poster paint. I started throwing paint on the cardboard until I would see an image. Then I would focus on bringing it out.”

The results of his techniques are brightly colored and heavily textured without portraying any particular scene. For Tilley there is no true rhyme or reason concerning what markings and images stay in his piece and what gets covered up with something new. Unlike many artists, Tilley is never concerned with conveying a concrete message. Instead, he embraces ambiguity to allow his audience to interpret meaning. Evoking different emotions is the main goal.

“I’m hoping that even if any of my work seems negative there’s still a positive aspect to it,” Tilley says. “I’m trying to be more of a light than a dark cloud for other people. Even if I’m showing something that maybe is a dark emotion, the fact that we all share these emotions may be a light for someone else struggling with them.”

One of the ways Tilley achieves uncertainty is by drawing human figures with no hair, or avoiding gender-identifying qualities. For example, “See Rightly” is an undeniable depiction of love. (The title is inspired by the line, “It is only through the heart that one can see

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EYES WIDE SHUT: Tilley’s latest works expose human emotion on the walls of Bottega in downtown Wilmington through the month of September. Photo

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rightly,” from the classic children’s book, “The Little Prince,” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.)

Two human figures gaze into each other’s eyes, while a heart looms in the background.

Their lack of identification allows for the content of their relationship to influence anyone viewing the piece.

“I want any couple of any mix of gender [to] see it’s two people in love,” Tilley states. “With the figure on the left being shorter, it could even be a parent and child. All we know for sure is that it’s love.”

“What Did I Say?” depicts two humanshaped figures, with one gazing forward as the other turns away to ignore it. The painting conveys possible emotions felt during a disagreement. It could arise between friends, lovers, family, or even strangers.

“I like that they convey more than one type of meaning,” Tilley says. “What one means to you may not be what it means to me, and that’s completely OK.” Tilley works on multiple projects at a time, usually between three and four paintings.

Some merely take a few days to complete, while others have taken years. While he draws aesthetic inspiration from images he

sees within the textures of everyday objects, his muse comes from his wife, an illustrator herself, who encouraged him to pursue art full time.

“No one ever said to me, ‘This is really good, you should paint,’ before I met her,” he tells. “She gave me the confidence to start painting for a living.”

Tilley notes his portfolio has evolved drastically over the last two decades into what it is today. His technique continues to develop with each project. “It’s amazing what can happen with your art when you’re able to give eight hours a day to it,” Tilley says. “Even if you have to walk away from it for a while, you can always come back to find something new.”

All of Tilley’s paintings included in “Dreaming While Awake” are currently for sale and will be on display at Bottega Art and Wine Gallery through the month of September. More of Tilley’s paintings can also be viewed on his Instagram handle @outsidedreamguideart.

DETAILS:

Dreaming While Awake

Paintings by Jamie Jay Tilley Hangs through September Bottega Art and Wine 122 Princess St. Mon.-Wed., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Thurs. - Sun., 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

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ARTEXPOSURE! 22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Summer Camps for Children are coming through August. Please check the website at www.artexposure50.com and click on Classes for Children for dates and information, or call ArtExposure at 910-803-0302.

All North Carolina artists are welcome to enter the 2nd annual “Artist Choice Invitational” in August. Entry forms and information are available on the website under the Call for Entries page. Each artist may enter TWO pieces of 2D or 3D work. This will be a juried show and cash awards will be given.

ART IN BLOOM 210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 • www.aibgallery.com Established in 2015, the Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19th-century horse stable at 210 Princess Street in downtown Wilmington. The gallery focuses upon international and national fine art including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, encaustic, and mixed media. Current exhibits include: Full Circle: New Art by Elizabeth Darrow, Traudi Thornton, and Susan Francy in Gallery 1; “Looking Within: Encaustic Paintings by Helen Lewis” in Gallery 2; and “Wind,” a marble sculpture by Wendy Zhang and Junhua Cheng in the courtyard as part of the Pedestrian Art Program organized by the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County. The gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

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On September 23 from 6pm to 9pm during Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night, Crescent Moon will host NC artist Jon Haug. Jon documents the visual beauty of the human body and strives to tell a story using the tools artists possess: color, value, line, edge and texture. Jon’s recent work is figurative in nature employing oil paints and charcoal. In Wilmington NC, Jon was awarded the 2015 Art in the Arboretum People’s Choice Award, the 2001 Azalea Festival Merit Award, and “Best Drawing” in the 2015 Silver Arts Show. Live music, wine, and cheese will be provided free-of-charge for all to enjoy.

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EXPO 216 216 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC (910)769-3899 Wed. - Sun., noon-6pm www.expo216.com A nonprofit specialty museum that opened in May, Expo 216 is a themedriven “gallerium” and focuses on a single social or environmental issue. The inaugural theme, “Ocean Plastic,” runs until December 2016 and was inspired by a photograph of an albatross with ingested plastic by nature photographer, David

Liittschwager.Visitors will view multiple components of the theme including: CSI: Albatross, solve the mystery of who killed the albatross; Fashion in Plastic, nine stunning fashion creations crafted by local designers; The Plastic Age, an insightful history of the invention of plastic; What Goes Around, Comes Around by BonnieMonteleone; Light Within the Darkness: What Lies Beneath by Alexandra Morse; along with provocative and thought-provoking art by local artists.

Expo 216 has over 5,000 square feet, in a newly renovated building in historic downtown Wilmington, with free admission open to the public. Expo 216 participates in downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Walk. Groups and private tours available.

Brilliance” remains on view until October 22, 2016.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY 201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Join us Friday, September 23rd, from 6pm to 9pm, for the opening of our newest show “Carolina Brilliance!” This exhibit features new works from painters J. Michael Kennedy and Catherine Lea. These artists wonderfully capture the essence of the Carolinas, from the low-country marshes to the verdant farmlands. “Carolina Brilliance” opens on September 23rd, from 6pm to 9pm, in conjunction with Downtown Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Gallery artists will be present at our opening and they are eager to discuss their work with the public. Enjoy complimentary wine and refreshments as you take in these lovely scenes. “Carolina

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 • Tues.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com In the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts is showcased. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics—plus awardwinning metalworks, wood pieces, handblown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) • (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

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CULTURALLY ENRICHING:

Ballet Folklorico ‘Quetzalli’ de Veracruz brings colorful dose of Hispanic culture to the stage

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BY: SYDNEY WILLIAMS

ounded in 1985 by Maestro Hugo Betancourt, Ballet Folklórico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz strays from the norm of pointed toe shoes and tutus. Actually, it showcases colorfully rich costumes, fanciful hats, large papier mâché masks, and oftentimes utilizes props to pinpoint time and place, while entertaining and educating about the country south of the border.

UNCW Presents and Centro Hispano are bringing Ballet Folklórico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz to Kenan Auditorium on Thursday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m. Centro Hispano, a UNCW organization, supports the growth of Hispanic students on campus by connecting them with each other and the community at large through networking and cultural events.

Ballet Folklórico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz provides an artistic reach into various traditions and celebrations within Mexico’s borders.

Steve Heath, artist management and tour

coordinator, has been a part of the production and has booked the tour across the U.S. for the last 30 years. “It all started in Kansas City,” Heath told encore about his involvement.

Heath was an arts management major at the liberal arts school, Ottawa University. While studying, he was able to build a program all his own of courses which had to be presented to and approved by the university’s board. He saw Ballet Folklórico and immediately became involved. Heath now has his own company, Alma Artists and Booking, where he helps manage the group.

“There are over 60 languages spoken in Mexico today, including some indigenous languages,” according to Heath. The ballet exposes the various cultures, including native dances and musical numbers, performed by 12 dancers—six male and six female—18 to mid-30s. The dancers all hail from the capital city of Xalapa, Veracruz, and rigorously rehearse four to five times a week in preparation of their tour. They stomp, tap, twirl, jump, jive, and sashay to illuminate the diversity of

TRADITION INTERPRETED: Experience expressions of cultural traditions across Mexico at Kenan Auditorium on Thursday evenint. Photo by Alberto Guadarrama

numerous folk dances across the region, inspired by prehispanic, Spanish, Moorish, and African cultures.

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Each dance sheds light on important events and traditions from different areas of Mexico.

Since the ballet originated in Xalapa, most interpreted traditions are from Veracruz. Others include Celebración de Semana Santa Tarahumara, Fiesta de Celebración a la Virgen de Guadalupe, Fiestas de Navidad en Veracruz.

Celebración de Semana Santa Tarahumara is the Holy Week Celebration, where people in Chihuahua, Mexico, perform dances to pray, honor the dead, express spirituality and ward off bad energies. Fiesta de Celebración a la Virgen de Guadalupe rises from Ozuluama, wherein dancers perform an interpretation of an offering to the virgin. The clothes, dance and music blend European and indigenous traditions.

Fiestas de Navidad en Veracruz is a series of dances representing various Christmas traditions from the state of Veracruz—such as carrying a large branch called “versúchil.” The branch represents rebirth of nature between traditions of indigenous ancestors and modern members of society.

press its impact on the nation. Also specific to Nayarit is the violin, which audiences will hear in its rich tonalities during this performance. In fact, instrumentation changes throughout the ballet, depending on what region the dancers are showcasing. Live accompaniment will come from four musicians: Rafael Dominguez, Ari Cervantes, Kevin Zapo and Miguel Delgado. They mix up vocals, violin, harp, guitar, bass, and jarana. The jarana is native to the Jarocho region of Veracruz and resembles a guitar from the Baroque era. It sounds more percussive than string-based, and actually mimics the zapateado steps of dancers who perform in sync with the music. “The Jarocho culture is very prominent in Mexico,” Heath pointed out. “The Jarocho culture refers to the people of the Veracruz area.”

Ballet Folklórico represents the department of tourism for the state of Veracruz. Performances show audiences that Mexico has so much more to offer in the way of arts than one may expect. Wilmingtonians can experience it firsthand this Thursday; tickets are on sale online or at the box office, now.

DETAILS:

Ballet Folklórico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz

Thursday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $15-40, $5 for kids Kenan Auditorium Nayarit is in an agriculturally rich region. In 601 S. College Rd. the ballet, dancers use agricultural tools to ex- http://uncw.edu/events

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BURSTING AT THE SEAMS:

Big Dawg’s ‘The 39 Steps’ provides copious laughter with admission toenails, director Josh Bailey has inserted a sight gag for dinner at this point in the show that not only cracks up the audience but almost makes all performers onstage break into laughter as well. Annabella and Margaret aside, it is the beguiling and uncooperative Pamela (Katzmann) who steals the show and ultimately Hannay’s bachelor heart. Her attempts to save her dignity and good name while handcuffed to Hannay strike that twin chord of heart-rending sympathy and absurdity in the face of reality.

BY: GWENFYAR ROHLER

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ig Dawg Productions has had a very successful year with their concept season of “companion pieces,” as artistic director Steve Vernon refers to it. They began with two Neil Simon shows back to back, moved forward with Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” and then Tom Stoppard’s murder mystery spoof, “The Real Inspector Hound.”

This fall Big Dawg continues with a Hitchcock double header: first, Patrick Barlow’s 2005 adaptation of “The 39 Steps,” followed by “The Birds Attack!”—a parody stage production of Hitchcock’s “The Birds.” Looking at the number of sold-out shows they have had this year, clearly they are on to something. With a full house the first weekend and a sold out Friday night, “The 39 Steps” is no exception.

The stage show “The 39 Steps” is a zany recreation of Hitchcock’s movie (more so than of John Buchan’s book that inspired the film). Four actors portray all the characters: Steve Rassin takes on the hero, Richard Hannay. Tamica Katzmann portrays three different women essential to Hannay’s success. And then there are two clowns, Randy Davis and Anthony Corvino, who tackle all of the remaining characters (in the best traditions of screwball comedy).

This is the second production of this script in town just this year. In the spring Jason Aycock and Heather Setzler brought Hannay and his female accomplices to life.

Aycock and Setzler (real-life married couple) have fascinating chemistry together and play farce so well that another production would have to head in a very different direction to avoid comparison. And these productions are incredibly different. Much like the curiosity to see how different performers approach “Santaland Diaries” drives annual audiences to the holiday favorite, these two shows highlight different skill sets and interpretations of the material.

Scott Davis’ set design calls to mind an early 20th century road circuit theatre, putting the era in mind along with the conceit that this is a show about breaking not only the fourth wall but all walls (as the window gag drives home over and over again—and it never gets old). We open with the clowns attempting to arrange the set pieces, and their antics make it clear that “realism” is not the watch word of the evening.

We meet Hannay and learn he is basically at loose ends. Seeking some sort of pleasure or diversion or insight, he heads to the theatre where the beautiful Annabella Schmidt

On the topic of sight gags, this show is rife with them. Perhaps one of the more endearing and perplexing is the knitted fake beard the clowns share, including Corvino, who has a full beard but still dons the article. Good lord! Between the visual humor (which is constant) and the clowns’ antics, laughter pops from every seam and makes the price of admission well worth it. The clowns pull off some magnificent tricks as incredibly aged political operatives, sly double agents, ineffective policemen, a long married couple, and of course as the stage act for Mr. Memory.

(Katzmann) disrupts the performance and attaches herself to Hannay. Naturally, back at his apartment where Rassin’s Hannay leers at her in expectation of a night of erotic stimulation, Annabella—in her laugh-inducing overthe-top German accent—embroils Hannay in an espionage plot to prevent top-secret information from leaving the country. Annabella is, of course, murdered in Hannay’s apartment (Katzmann’s credits in the program should include “corpse” as she spends an extended period onstage as a plot element and sight gag). Hannay goes on the lam, first with the assistance of a milkman he defrauds (Randy Davis) of his coat, hat and money. Davis’ rendition of the much put upon and worldweary milkman manages to be comedic and bittersweet all at once. That perhaps is what makes the roles of the clowns work: They are supposed to be the comic foils to Hannay’s oblivious straight man, but they must also bring enough empathy to each character for the audience to sympathize with them and the story.

So off Hannay goes on a whirlwind trip to Scotland, to try and stop top-secret information from leaving the country. Along the way, he is helped and hindered by a variety of people, including a very dour Scotsman (Davis) and his beautiful, young, wistful wife, Margaret (Katzmann). Aside from finding it hard to believe that a woman as beautiful as Katzmann hungers for makeup and painted

The script itself is a wonderful homage to Hitchcock. Not only does it bring “The 39 Steps” to life but constantly references other Hitchcock films (“North by Northwest,” “Rear Window,” “Vertigo”). Given the focus our community has toward film, this show seems like an obvious choice as the perfect union of cinema, theatre and humor. There is so much to enjoy about this show: script, performances, and sheer zaniness of it all.

It is easy to see why Big Dawg is selling out already. I can only hope “The Birds Attack!” is as successful.

DETAILS:

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Sept. 22-25, and 29-Oct. 2, 8 p.m., or Sunday, 3 p.m.

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FILM FESTIVAL Saturday, September 24 Union Station • 502 N. Front St.

Red Carpet Arrival, 6 p.m. • Music by the Bibis Ellison Band Open bar, food stations, films featuring CARE Project families, and more!

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Thirty-year-old Adam Pike is a tireless optimist who doesn’t sweat the small stuff and keeps his worries to a minimum. His wife, Lara, is a planner by nature, a bit of a worry-wart and enjoys having a glass of wine with a good friend. Their two-and-a-half daughter Hollis is pure joy, loves the spotlight and is downright fearless. Hollis doesn’t let her bilateral profound hearing loss hold her back. Adam and Lara learn from her beauty every day.

The Pike family got involved with The CARE Project last year, when they attended a family retreat. They met so many wonderful families and connected with them. One of the activities at the retreat was to break out into mom and dad groups. Once they all began talking, Lara says she felt surrounded by others who were experiencing the same motherly emotions she experienced. “I knew at that point The CARE Project was a group I loved and wanted to continue to be a part of,” Lara says. “My feelings were validated! We attended the retreat last year as a first-time family, and this November we are so excited to be going back as a mentor family. I also had the pleasure of being a member on the gala planning committee and enjoyed every minute of it!”

The Pikes give their time to CARE with the hopes of making an impact on the lives of other families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing. “If our little family’s story and friendship can help make just one family’s journey a tiny bit easier, then we’ve done some good,” Lara tells. CARE connects families with other families who are going through the same emotions, challenges and victories. CARE helps everyone feel a part of a team. “It’s like we’re all in this together,” Lara promises.

Tickets: $75 • Proceeds support families of children with hearing loss.

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TEPID MELODRAMA:

CINEMATIQUE

‘Sully’ may boast a hero, but it’s a boring affair

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

BY: ANGHUS

here’s a line early on in “Sully”—the new Clint Eastwood film about the now famous pilot who performed the “Miracle on the Hudson”—where he says, “I’ve been flying 40 years, but I’m going to be judged on 208 seconds.” The movie pretty much lives and dies by the same criteria. The moments of the movie that depict the harrowing river landing of Captain Sullenberger are intense and interesting. Everything else surrounding the moments are forced melodrama as seen in the most cloying Lifetime movie.

Those 208 seconds feel worthy of adaptation; everything else feels about as forced as the water landing that inspired this whole story.

Whenever I first heard about this cinematic adaptation, I thought the same as everyone else: “How are they going to make this into an interesting movie?” The answer, unfortunately, is: They’re not.

This is bad filmmaking: tepid, uninteresting, melodramatic garbage that only navigates between “boring” and “laughable” 90 percent of its running time. “Sully” has no reason to exist because it tells us so little about an event we already know, and the creative liberties taken are so hilariously staged it should leave the audience questioning the talent of Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks. The pedigree of the talent is enough to give “Sully” a pass, sure.

But it’s underserving anything other than ire. This is bad, antiquated filmmaking with some shockingly bad moments.

We all know the foundation for the story: Sullenberger takes a US Air flight out of Laguardia airport, heading to Charlotte.

A bunch of birds hit the engines and critically wound the plane. With few options and only precious seconds to make a decision, Sully decides to land the plane in the ice cold Hudson River. It’s an impossible choice, with disaster written all over it; yet, Sullenberger and his crew manage to pull off the “miracle,” and everyone survives. Sully becomes a national hero and is rightfully praised for, as he puts it, “just doing his job.” It’s a pretty uplifting story with hardly any drama to complicate it.

In lieu of actual villains, Eastwood turns the bureaucratic National Transportation Safety Board into a bunch of mustachetwirling asshats who rake Sully over the

Sept. 21 (4 p.m. also on Sept..21): “Florence Foster Jenkins” is a drama comedy directed by Stephen Frears. Inspired by the true story of eponymous New York heiress Florence (Meryl Streep), who obsessively pursued her dream of becoming a great singer. The voice Florence hears in her head is divine, but to the rest of the world it is hilariously awful. At private recitals, her devoted husband and manager, St Clair Bayfield (Hugh Grant), manages to protect Florence from the truth. But when Florence decides to give her first public concert at Carnegie Hall, he realizes he had perhaps bitten off more than he can chew. (Rated PG-13, 110 minutes).

WE DON’T NEED ANOTHER HERO: Tom Hanks and Aaron Eckhart in a boring ‘Sully,’ directed by Clint Eastwood. Courtesy photo: Warner Bros.

coals by claiming he was wrong and could have made it back to Laguardia to land the plane safely instead of perilously plunging it into the river. Basically, the entire dramatic crux of the movie hinges on whether or not Sully made the right choice—even though everybody lived and everyone with an ounce of common sense hailed him as a hero he rightfully was. It’s such a laughable bit of melodrama—like the kind of plot seen on the laziest episodes of a cribbed-from-headlines episode of “Law and Order.”

The other bit of drama comes from Sully’s wife, played by Laura Linney, who does nothing but whine at him in the shrillest of tones over the phone. It might be the most thankless lead female role I’ve ever seen. Imagine being a classically trained actress and the entirety of your performance is relegated to sitting in a kitchen on the phone, whining at your hero husband because you don’t have a tenant in your rental property.

There’s also a whole lot of terrible writing with cringe-inducing lines that make no sense. One of my favorites is when Sully’s copilot calls him from his hotel room and says, “Can you believe they charge $5 for a Snickers bar? I could bankrupt the airline in four bites.” There’s so many things wrong with that line. First off, they don’t charge by the bite; they charge by the bar. It’s not $5 dollars a bite. Also, I realize airlines run on razorthin profit margins, but I think US Air can afford a Snickers bar.

There’s another terrible line near the end where Sully says, “No one told us we were going to lose both engines,” as he defends his choices in the world’s longest and least interesting hearing. Who would have told you that, Sully? The US Air team of crystal ball-using psychics who warn pilots of forthcoming disasters?

It’s rare that a movie of this caliber has so many gaping flaws, but like the robot baby in Eastwood’s muddled “American Sniper,” they are painfully obvious to anyone paying attention.

DETAILS: Sully

★ ★ ★★ ★

Rated PG-13 Directed by Clint Eastwood Starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney

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Cape Fear Museum 110 Market St. • 910-798-4362 $4-$8 • www.capefearmuseum.com

Sept. 22, 7 p.m.: Thirty years ago, David Lynch’s cult classic “Blue Velvet” hit the screens.

Revisit the Wilmington-filmed thriller, and view some of the prop’s in the museum’s exhibit, “Starring Cape Fear!” “Blue Velvet” (1986, R, 120 mins) will be shown at 7:30 p.m., after an introduction from Cucalorus Film Fest director Dan Brawley. Ages 21 and up only; must RSVP.

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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 Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com.

4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

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

BLUE SURF CAFÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

CAM CAFÉ

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

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

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

THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

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A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes

diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am-9pm, Fri.Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

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

ELIJAH’S

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

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

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

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

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

JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR

Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!). So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)-769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am THE FELIX CAFE to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilm- ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd.

We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss. THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper speFrom our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we cializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeslet the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly es, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outcome here as a customer and leave as a friend. 2140 Burnett side on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent Blvd. (910) 399-1213. jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size.

ETERNAL SUNSHINE CAFÉ

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

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

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

Sun.-Wed..: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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

HENRY’S

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

Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

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

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 inhouse, 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

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

THE PUB A true public house. A gathering place. In house fresh ground burgers made with short rib, brisket and chuck on Sweet n Savory’s, made from scratch, bread along with 40 other sandwiches and meals under $12. 32 beers on tap, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere where you can hang out with friends and enjoy live music, your favorite NFL game or the BEST burger you’ll ever eat! 2012 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 679-8101, Hours: 11am-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Causeway ■ WEBSITE: www.sweetnsavory.pub

SPICOLI “In crust we trust.” Spicoli specializes in classic NY style pizza with a totally unconventional (AND DELICIOUS) sourdough crust. We also feature one-of-a-kind burger creations, Jumbo wings complete with our perfect, house-made blue cheese or ranch. Or enjoy any of our unique vegan or gluten-free options.

But Spicoli is not just amazing food. We keep it awesome with a killer juke box, classic arcade games, and great deals on everything at our full bar. Share some brews over PacMan or enjoy the area’s only 20in pie on our outdoor patio. Just make sure you are having fun. Don’t worry!! If you can’t come see us, we also have the largest delivery radius in town!! 1978 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-0339.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach

SWEET ‘N’ SAVORY CAFÉ

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

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952

Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

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ASIAN 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

KABUKI KOREAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays

from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-3503332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon-Fri, 11am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: ILM’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

■ WEBSITE: www.kabukikoreancafe.com

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

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

SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination!

Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest con-

temporary 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. â&#x2013; SERVING LUNCH & DINNER â&#x2013; NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown â&#x2013; FEATURING: Lunch Specials â&#x2013; WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com

watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station. â&#x2013; SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week MondayWednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. â&#x2013; NEIGHBORHOODS: Masonboro Loop and Lumina Station â&#x2013; FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town! $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio â&#x2013; WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

THAI SPICE

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From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. â&#x2013; SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 p.m. â&#x2013; NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington â&#x2013; WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com

YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles.

33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172. â&#x2013; SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight. â&#x2013; NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown â&#x2013; FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert. â&#x2013; WEBSITE: www.yosake.com - @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary. â&#x2013; NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington â&#x2013; FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more â&#x2013; WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com

IRISH HALLIGANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUBLIC HOUSE

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Failte,â&#x20AC;? is the Gaelic word for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome,â&#x20AC;? and at Halliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public House itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motto.â&#x20AC;? Step into Halliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house specialty, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Reuben,â&#x20AC;? number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 (Halliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, Halliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Public House today, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at Halliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s....youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at home.â&#x20AC;? With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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. â&#x2013; SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER â&#x2013; NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South â&#x2013; FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free

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A TASTE OF ITALY

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in your mamasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kitchen.

Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-from-scratch desserts. Or, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering. â&#x2013; SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm â&#x2013; NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown â&#x2013; WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com â&#x2013; FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

ANTONIOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. â&#x2013; SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.) â&#x2013; NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall â&#x2013; WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com

FAT TONYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIAN PUB

Fat Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;gastropubâ&#x20AC;? feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and awardwinning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped

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wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

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

Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

MAMMA BELLA PIZZERIA

CEVICHE’S

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

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

SLICE OF LIFE

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

LATIN AMERICAN Come enjoy the tropical flavors of Panama and Central America... from our fresh fish to our handmade empanadas, traditional arroz con pollo to fresh inspired salads, We hope you will be transported to simpler time with warm, friendly service, and festive vibe. Large selection of beer and wine, including red and white sangria, tropical mimosas, drink specials daily. Just before the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. 7210 Wrightsville Ave. (910) 256-3131.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

SAN JUAN CAFÉ

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America.

Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

MEXICAN

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER gREAT oUTDooR pATIo UNIqUE SpECIALS DAILy 250 Racine Drive • Wilmington, NC Racine Commons • 910.523.5362 www.BlueSurfCafe.com 26 encore |september 21 - september 27, 2016 | www.encorepub.com

EL CERRO GRANDE In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

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

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-793-0035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com

SAN FELIPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons. Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas!

See you soon Amigos! Independence Mall, 3522 Oleander Dr - Wilmington, NC (910) 791-9277 and 1114 New Pointe Blvd Leland, NC (910) 371-1188.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and freerange meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries.

Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 5090331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

WHOLE FOODS MARKET

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

selection offers an array of organic, local, vegan/vegetarian, and healthy options. Voted Best Salads by encore readers.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

Monday - Sunday. 8am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Seasonal, healthy, organic, vegan/vegetarian ■ WEBSITE: www.wholefoodsmarket.com

SEAFOOD CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on the renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200

2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, 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 ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-8338622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com

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

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

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

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

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

10am-3pm.

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

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 awardwinning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town.

317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

DIG AND DIVE “A new way to play with your food.” It isn’t just a catch phrase— it is what we do at Dig & Dive. Locally sourced, high-quality food is what we bring to the table. From our specialty “pork wings,” tossed in our famed bourbon-barrell Kentuckyaki sauce, to our fresh ground chuck burgers, to our dogs and sausages, and even salads and kids menu, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We pair it with an expansive craft beer selection—including a large selection of NC brewed beers—and we give you the most unique and fun atmosphere in Wilmington, thanks to our soft-sand volleyball courts, outdoor and indoor dining. Hands down, we’re the best place in town to ... Eat. Drink. Play. 3525 Lancelot Lane. 910-202-9350.

■ SERVING LUNCH & Dinner: Sun.-Thurs., 11am-midnight; Fri.-Sat., 11am-2am.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Market Street and Darlington ■ FEATURING: Burgers, dogs, build-your-own French fries, sandwiches, craft beer, volleyball courts.

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

Fresh From the Farm The Riverfront Farmers Market is an outside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

COME JOIN US AT 2 LOCATIONS OGDEN PARK Each Wednesday April 13 - Nov. 16 8:00am - 1:00pm

DOWNTOWN Each Saturday April 16 - Nov. 19 8:00am - 1:00pm

HELL’S KITCHEN Downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub shows every major sporting package on 10 HDTVs—and a huge HD projection screen!

There is no better place to catch every game in every sport.

Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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

JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laid-back atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

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GRUB & GUZZLE>>FEATURE

GRAND, INDEED:

Lumina Station’s Grand Cru Food & Wine dishes out tasty, decadent plates

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I saved one for today. Although, physically, I’m here in front of my computer while typing this article, mentally, I’m inside of my refrigerator face-deep in thinly sliced brisket. I didn’t expect to be so overwhelmed with joy for this course, but the first bite did exactly what a magnificent dish is supposed to do: surprise me.

BY: ROSA BIANCA

am not fancy. My wardrobe consists of two pairs of ripped jean shorts, faded local brewery T-shirts, and Rainbow sandals. I keep Hot Pockets on hand for hangovers and brush my cat’s hair more often than my own. What I’m saying is: I typically don’t dine on caviar and truffles.

I anticipated the homemade BBQ sauce draped over the meat to be rich and savory.

Instead, it had tangy Korean-based flavors and whisked me back to the beloved spare ribs of my childhood. The vinegary slaw isn’t an average Eastern NC cabbage mixture tossed with pepper flakes. The julienned veggies (particularly the red onions) were practically pickled, which made for a beautiful bright crunch alongside of the hearty meat (the sliders also are available with pork belly, might I add).

But when I do, it’s at Grand Cru. The novel tapas eatery quietly opened their doors over the summer in an attempt to work out any pre-advertising kinks. However, soon enough, locals will certainly be familiar with Grand Cru’s Lumina Station space—former home to The Dirty Martini.

Grand Cru may not yet be on anyone’s culinary radar yet, but I’ll be damned if Wilmingtonians have never heard of Vittles Food Truck.

As somewhat of a food personality, I’m often asked for my go-to restaurants in the Port City.

Most folks are surprised when I gush over the remarkable meals on wheels this town has to offer. Sure, we have a handful of phenomenal brick-and-mortar gourmet hot spots (lookin’ at you, PinPoint), but I’ve always been overly impressed with the plates that the über-confined mobile kitchens are dishing out. Thanks to a life-changing pork-belly grilled cheese I once almost proposed to after several hoppy pours at Flytrap, Vittles has never failed to top my list of local dining destinations.

Imagine my excitement when I learned Vittles’ leading lady Kirsten Mitchell had parked her days in the truck and moved into the executive chef role at Grand Cru. Her menu may have a different name, but her determination to feature locally sourced products in an elegant way stands strong.

Although the ambiance screams grapes (namely, a 300-bottle wine list, a broad collection of Champagne, and a 20-bottle, wine-bythe glass system), when I shimmied up to the bar (Rainbows and all), I couldn’t help but be tempted by the list of specialty cocktails. Hey, what’s the point in loosening my ripped jean shorts for a feast if I’m not also going to treat myself to some whiskey?

Smokey Bear may have noted, “Only you can prevent forest fires,” but Grand Cru kicks off their Old Fashioned by lighting the drink on fire. Well, not exactly—but my bartender did ignite a small shred of maple wood and infuse it into the glass. Muddled orange and cherry, simple syrup, whiskey, and bitters also went into the pre-smoked vessel. The real charred

BITES OF DELIGHT: Lumina Station’s latest food and wine addition, Grand Cru, dishes out the most delightful lobster roll in town—among other tapas bites. Photo by Tom Dorgan

flavor seemed to radiate from the torched piece of caramelized citrus rind, but the “presmoked glass” was undoubtedly a unique and tempting treat. The drink itself was expertly balanced.

Another epic nod to my bartender/server, as he recommended what will probably go down in history as the best deviled eggs I’ve ever had. I had my eye on the smoked fish spread, but my Grand Cru cruise director steered me toward a different small plate.

Out came a glorious lineup of three hollowed out hard-boiled eggs stuffed with a decadent piping of truffle-scented filling. Each boasted a small sophisticated “top hat” of inky caviar, on an herb oil-decorated plate. My butter knife slid through the center of the first egg to reveal a luxuriously smooth mixture, cooing with an earthy mushroom funk. The caviar distinctly popped with every bite and contrasted the creamy spread spectacularly. I unapologetically ate all three and then licked my knife.

After convincing the couple next to me to substitute this dish for their dessert, they followed suit—knife-lick and all.

Grand Cru’s characuterie and cheese menu offers global bites of meats, like Ibérico jamon or Italian soppressata, as well as cheeses galore, from a French triple cream to a Welsh cow’s milk blended with mustard seeds. Yet, I read several glowing reviews of their pull-apart

lobster rolls and noticed the majority of Grand Cru’s patrons were partaking in them upon my arrival. The buttery, fluffy split bun was a homerun, and the meat itself was tender, light and perfumed with the licorice-y flavor of fresh tarragon. This may have been a mere coincidence, but both my first and second plates were adorned with the same vibrant green herb oil and a pinch of microgreens. A bit of distinction between the presentations would have been appreciated, but I made everything disappear so fast that looks weren’t my first concern. While the lobster roll was tasty and fresh, it wasn’t nearly as memorable as the outstanding deviled eggs or my last course of brisket sliders. All three small plates were delicious, but the two with their exceptionally layered flavors were standouts by far.

Let me just say: I loved the sliders so much

Although I didn’t opt for a sweet course as my finale, the friendly couple next to me offered me a fork when their Key Lime pie hit the bar. With a twist of my arm, I shared in their anniversary dessert. The tart, mousselike creation was light-as-air and far fluffier than any form of Key Lime pie I’ve ever tasted.

From smoked things to truffled things to sharing sweets with strangers, look out Wrightsville Beach. Chef Mitchell’s got a brand new bag … of tricks and especially treats.

DETAILS:

Grand Cru Food and Wine

1904 Eastwood Rd., Ste. 109 (910) 679-4013 Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Fri.-Sat., 4 p.m. - 2 p.m. www.grandcruwb.com

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EXTRA>>NONPROFIT FEATURE

HANGING ON HOPE:

Social entrepreneurs make hammocks and community impact BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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A CHANCE AT HOPE: Aaron Johnson sews his second Hope Hammock at the Hope Center in downtown Wilmington. Photo by SR Gentry

t’s Friday morning in the basement of Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church in downtown Wilmington. As I follow Randy Evans down the narrow steps inside, he tells me to mind the silver air ducts hanging low overhead. “We still have to take care of those,” he notes. “It took us two months to renovate [the basement].

There was mold, lead—because it floods down here.”

Evans began renovations to the church basement in November 2015, with the intention to make it a safe space for folks without a permanent home or shelter to gather; a community center of sorts and much more. He opened what’s called “Hope Center” last January to help build interpersonal relationships and to show people who walk down those narrow steps

what community looks like.

“Community helps build self worth, and self worth gives them moments of dignity,” he explains. “You can give people a house, but until they feel they’re worthy of it, how are they going to maintain it?”

On a given day, about 30 people come to the Hope Center. The back half of the basement is a common area, with couches, chairs and a small TV. The numbers can double on Fridays, which is when they have breakfast and lunch. On this particular Friday, men are sitting around, talking while eating chili, and drinking coffee made in the kitchenette. There are also lockers to store belongings.

Evans kept the Hope Center “under the radar” for a few months while he continued to make adjustments and improvements

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to the space. As word of mouth attracted people in need of some daily refuge, Evans has been able to invite other volunteers, such as an occupational therapist for counseling and hair stylist for free cuts.

Eventually, he’d like to have a place for a shower, washer and dryer, and other amenities, which also provide something most folks take for granted.

“It’s not about ‘we’re going to get you a house or a car,’” he clarifies. “They’re not ‘our project’; they’re human beings. We’re going to love them and offer them choices.

That’s one thing the impoverished don’t have is choices. You have to eat when food is being given, be gone when curfews are over. We’re here to offer choices.”

One continuous hang-up Evans saw for those in need: finding employment. “A lot

of these people don’t have IDs; they have criminal records and various other obstacles,” he explains.

That’s when Evans partnered with Tucker Kelly and Brandon Pitzen, founders of Hammocks for Hope. The fellas had their own vision for community impact: “Get you outdoors to bring the homeless in.”

Hammocks for Hope and the Hope Center have been working together for roughly two months now. While Evans supplies a location, Kelly and Pitzen provide training to folks who want to help make their hammocks and get paid to do it. At $15 per hammock, Evans says most proficient sewers can make one in an hour. Right now they have four sewing machines and five trained sewers working on Fridays.

“When you look at this,” Evans says and

points to Aaron Johnson, who is carefully guiding blue material through a Singer machine, “you see they’re making hammocks. Well, I see they’re taking pride in something, they’re creating dignity, and rewiring their brain from what society has deemed them.”

Evans met Kelly and Pitzen after the two social entrepreneurs made tote bags for the Interfaith Refugee Ministry of Wilmington earlier in 2016. They were still in the stages of figuring out how their for-profit business would make a lasting impact on people’s lives.

adds of the 13 ounce bundle he shows me.

“That’s including the straps.”

They are marketing to folks who, like Kelly, want a portable hammock and don’t want to waste an ounce on excess. Using whoopie slings, which have weight tension for suspension, the nylon straps can be secured without the use of carabiners, metal hooks or even knots. The soft HyperD-diamond ripstop nylon they use is extra strong and durable, but even when (and if) it does sustain a hole, it won’t continue to rip. “The guy who makes our fabric actually earlier this year developed a double-diamond fabric,” Pitzen adds.

“Are we helping refugees? Are we helping the homeless?” Kelly rhetorically asks.

“It’s simple and you get your perfect “What are we really doing? Then, out of lay,” Kelly continues. “That’s the thing with the blue, Randy gets up with me.” hammocks: You want find the perfect lay.

Kelly pauses to greet someone and You get the wrong lay, you’re gonna hurt show them where his machine is. Mary your back—especially if you’re sleeping in Baisden is also making her way to her sta- it at night.” tion when she stops to talk to me.

“I’ve lived here for five years, and nobody wants to give me any work,” she tells. She points to Kelly. “And this is the only man who wants to give me money for doing anything . . . he put me to work.”

Evans and company are looking to expand their partnership in 2017, including looking for real estate in downtown Wilmington. They hope to be in or near the Brooklyn Arts District, to expand and integrate programs with the community at large.

“Our goal is our story,” Kelly adds. “This “A bigger space where we could have is what’s going to change lives right here: providing hope. . . . We don’t care about the hammocks being made [and] I could put a dozen showers in, washer and dryer, your past. We care about today.” do a little coffee shop [to] sell coffee to the Before meeting Evans and visiting his public, doctors offices, salons, hold weekHope Center, Kelly knew he wanted his ly donation-based yoga, do a community hammock company to be more than busi- garden,” Evans describes. “I’m looking for ness. Inspired by the likes of Toms and a warehouse, so the community can be inHalf United, he wanted to give back in a tegrated, and it doesn’t just feel like a day meaningful and sustainable way. center for the ‘homeless.’”

“Because if I’m going to do something Evans’ big picture includes changing I’m going to do it to the fullest,” he says, perception to make lasting change. Even “and this is the best way to provide jobs to language can make a difference. Evans people that are in need of hope.” doesn’t use the word “homeless” because Kelly’s affinity for hammocks started of social stigmas that come with it. “Unabout three years ago. He’s a camper, sheltered,” “displaced” or “transitional livhiker and general outdoorsman who was ing” is—if not more appropriate—more particularly interested in finding the most productive. lightweight and portable hammock. Kelly “The words we use affect the way we purchased an inexpensive hammock that think, which affects the way we view the seemingly met his needs, but he thought world, which affects the way we act,” he he could make it better. explains. “It’s not ‘us’ and ‘them; it’s ‘we.’

After Kelly’s first prototypes were made, To say ‘the homeless are making hamhe soon started getting orders. He brought mocks’ will touch a heart string; however, on Pitzen (also founder of Old Anchor these are individuals that are experiencing Films and apparent sewing aficionado) by poverty and getting trained for a job.”

September of 2015 to help sew hammocks Hope Hammocks are $125. (To give to meet holiday deadlines. “It was so early price perspective: The run-of-the-mill rope in the company that I told him, ‘I can’t pay hammock in my backyard costs more and you, but I can make you an owner of the isn’t travel friendly—and probably won’t company,’” Kelly remembers with a laugh. last as long either.) In addition to online “He said, ‘I’m in.’” sales, Evans hopes they start selling hamEach hammock is handmade to order mocks locally at Great Outdoor Provision of Ripstop by the Roll fabric from Dur- and Whole Foods. In the meantime they’re ham, NC, and all other materials used are focused on preparing for the holiday shopmade in the USA. “We make the lightest ping season. hammock on the market right now,” Kelly Visit www.hammocksforhope.org.

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The CARE Project throws sixth annual gala with focus on film

rom the very beginning of The CARE Project, Xris and I have filmed family stories,” Johnnie Sexton tells.

“Families always have the option to be filmed or not,” Sexton clarifies. “Each story tells a unique emotional journey, and yet all stories have some commonality. They each highlight feelings of being alone, the challenges of raising a child with hearing loss, and the need for community.”

Sexton founded The CARE (Counseling, Audiologic Rehabilitation and Education) Project in 2008, when during his line of work as an audiologist he saw first-hand struggles families faced in rearing deaf children and children with hearling loss. He upstarted the project with his partner, Xris Kessler, with the goal of offering counseling and hosting family retreats so folks going through similar struggles and victories could offer support and help to one another.

The Hughes are among three featured families in the 5- to 15-minute films that will screen at the annual gala, which takes place this Saturday. The Hughes have been a part of the CARE family for many years now.

“These brave families share their emotional journeys, which have proven to be helpful for the family featured and for future families in counseling,” Sexton tells.

“To be selected as one of the families featured in the films is truly an honor and a privilege,” Laura Hughes says. She and her husband David have gained a great deal of support in rearing 6-year-old Gabriel, who has hearing loss, alongside Noah, 4.

“Filming was very cathartic for my husband and I,” she continues, “especially my husband, who rarely openly shares the emotions he has experienced since our son’s diagnosis. I am just thankful that it is another way our testimony will hopefully help others.”

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Sexton has used the films as tools to help professionals in regard to the sensitivity of each family’s struggle, and to showcase to others advocacy and acceptance.

When Ashley Robbins joined as a volunteer at CARE’s November 2015 retreat on Bald Head Island, she was moved beyond words at the footage Kessler had captured throughout the years.

“These filmed stories are the most powerful tools that The CARE Project has,” she told Sexton, “and they should be shared with the world.” So when choosing the theme for the sixth annual gala, Sexton looked no further than the reel, including new footage Kessler had been filming with the help of Robbins over the last year.

Gala attendees will be able to pop into three different rooms in Cape Fear Community College’s Union Station, within the first 90 minutes of the evening, as the films screen on a loop. Not only will they be able to watch and hear about The CARE Project’s work and impact, they’ll be able to speak to the families, all of whom will be in attendance.

“Our hope is that this intimate experience will give guests an honest and upfront picture of our community, and how our retreats serve our families,” Sexton says.

Just in the past year The CARE Project has increased its reach beyond southeastern NC. Sexton hosted a Latino retreat and

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For instance, schools in NC handle children with hearing needs in a variety of ways, depending on the county the school’s located in, and whether it’s public or charter or private, etc. “There is hardly any consistency,” Laura tells. “For our son, he doesn’t have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Instead, he has accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (American’s With Disabilities Act).

That’s a federal law, so you would expect a consistent interpretation and application of it. But, no. Hearing other families share their stories of how they navigate their child’s educational needs has been both therapeutic and incredibly helpful.”

THE HUGHES FAMILY: David, Laura, Gabriel, and Noah Hughes are one of three families featured in a short film at The CARE Project Gala this Saturday. Courtesy photo

was able to secure more one-day retreats.

As well, through a national grant, Sexton traveled to 10 states in order to establish new partnerships that have already resulted in the initiation of family retreats in those respective states. All funds raised at the gala—upward of $35,000—help make the retreats, workshops and educational offerings possible.

“Before we became a part of The CARE Project, I can honestly say I don’t recall ever seeing another child with hearing aids or a cochlear implant,” Laura Hughes continues.

“There was a time when our hearing-impaired son—especially when we had our second child who is normal hearing—would ask why he had to wear hearing aids when his brother and friends didn’t. He hit a rough patch and didn’t want to wear them as well. He still insists on taking them out in photos, opining that it’s no different than his grandmother who takes her glasses off in photos. But, after our first retreat, he made some wonderful friends who were ‘like him.’ And, he no longer sees himself as different from all other children.”

Retreats help build bonds between children that allow them a sense of normalcy, especially in the face of odds that don’t always provide

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The gala allows families and their children a chance to get together and have fun, as well as welcome the community at large to learn about their stories. Tickets are $75 and include an open bar and six chef stations, featuring delicious delights from Catch, Brasserie du Soleil, Pine Valley Market, and Brent’s Bistro. Newbies have joined this year, too, including YoSake and The Complex Bean.

An auction will take place, with the offerings of a vacation getaway in Blowing Rock, jewelry from Lumina Gem, artwork

by Elizabeth Singletary, and even items for kids. Jeff Gordon Chevrolet will host a chance for two lucky guests to win $10,000 each. All of the monies from tickets sales, raffles, onsite fundraising, and the like go back to help families and children process hearing challenges, and endure emotional stages of healing and grief as need be.

“Our son no longer sees himself as different,” Laura says. “Although he may not see his CARE friends often, he talks about them frequently. He has also learned how to selfadvocate and feels comfortable openly talking about his hearing loss and wearing hearing aids when he meets someone new.”

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logical siblings after her disappearance?

Between the publicity and their now-terrified parents, how are they supposed to approach normal lives? But what, exactly, is trust for these broken people? Can any of them ever forge that link again?

Souls of stories come alive on the page BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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

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

“The Voice on the Radio” follows Janie’s high-school boyfriend to college, where he violates her (and both families’) trust by telling her story on college radio without permission. In the age of oversharing that we currently inhabit, it can be hard to really fathom the impact this can have. Cooney does an amazing job of weaving suspenseful action with the inner worlds we choose to share with others. Where and how do we honor others’ vulnerability? In an even more pressing question: How do we protect our loved ones while still living our own truth?

The Face on the Milk Carton and Janie Johnson Series

By Caroline B. Cooney Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers, 1990

In sixth grade I entered public school for the first time at DC Virgo. There were a lot of “firsts” and new things that year. One was a school book fair. I purchased a massmarket paperback, Caroline B. Cooney’s “The Face on The Milk Carton,” which was being marketed to middle-school girls that year. It was really my first suspense/horror book (that wasn’t a classic). It was captivating and terrifying, and all the girls I ate lunch with passed it around and took turns reading aloud from it. I still have it on the shelf, but it is only in the last few years I discovered there are actually four more books in the series—and a made-for-TV movie combining books one and two filmed in Wilmington.

Wow, do I live under a rock sometimes!

The story follows Janie Johnson, who recognizes her own picture on the missing-child ad on the back of a milk carton at school. She becomes haunted by the image and begins to piece together memories, inconsistencies in her life and artifacts from her home’s attic. The people she thought were her parents may actually be her grandparents.

Their real daughter joined a cult at a young age and one day materialized on their door step with a little girl she claimed was hers.

She disappeared back to the cult and left the child with her parents. Fearing the wrath of the cult (they had already endured years of private detectives and lawyers to try and rescue their daughter), the couple changed their name and moved out of state to protect their granddaughter. Only Janie wasn’t their granddaughter—the cult abducted her from a shopping mall and her biological family, the Springs, are still hoping to find her.

In the first book, Cooney sets up a terrifying situation: What if your family is not your family, and they could be taken away from you with no warning? The successive books—“Whatever Happened to Janie?”, “The Voice on the Radio” and “What Janie Found” (there is a fifth book, but I am not in a position to discuss it, as I have yet to see it)—explore the unending confusion and consequences of this web in captivating turns.

Some of the struggles are obvious: The family Janie grew up with is much more comfortable financially than her biological family, but both have spent a lot of money over the years in efforts related to her kidnapping. What was life like for her four bio-

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“What Janie Found” puts Janie in the driver’s seat: The parents who raised her are older than most of her friends’ parents. The stress of the discovery and the last few years has weakened them physically to the point that Janie’s father winds up in ICU. While paying the household bills, Janie discovers her dad has been paying his daughter, Janie’s kidnapper, regularly, for several years. Now she knows where her kidnapper is located—can she create a confrontation? Does she want to?

Wrapped into all these books are questions about what really constitutes a family.

Where do responsibilities lie, and where do they begin and end? What makes Cooney’s writing so gripping is her ability to convey the frailty of the human psyche through scene and action rather than excessive post Freudian analysis. Since her audience is middle-school to early high-school age, what she demonstrates in her books is not only educational for people learning to read but also constructs the difference between good and bad writing.

Part of what young adult books try to do is teach life lessons, usually in an entertaining way. Rather than the moralizing and preaching frequently found in the genre, Cooney is trying to show something far more subtle to her readers. She asks her audience to really think about what family is and where responsibilities lie. What is love and how do we fit together as people?

Rather than taking the easy way out of simple happy endings in nice little boxes, Cooney’s characters wrestle with genuinely difficult and complex problems that don’t get easier as time goes on; they only intensify. Perhaps that is the true gift she gives her readers (of any age): Life is hard but worth fighting for the ones you love—no matter how frustrating family can be.

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR charity/fundraisers ANNUAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS BREAKFAST

9/21, 7 :30am: Join us for a complimentary buffet breakfast while you network with other small business owners and leaders in our community.

Benefit from insightful presentations by representatives from: SCORE Cape Fear Region, MassMutual Financial Group, NC. The Small Business Administration (SBA). Keynote Speaker: John Formica, “The Ex-Disney Guy.” “Making the Customer Experience Magical ‘If Disney Ran Your

Business, What Would It Look Like?’” Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Rd. 2016 GIFT OF LEARNING LUNCHEON

9/22, 11:30am: The Hill School of Wilmington is pleased to present the 2016 Gift of Learning Luncheon at Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Rd. A 501(c)3 nonprofit, The Hill School is in its 7th year of serving students with learning disabilities in southeastern NC. Featured speakers will include Dr. Karen Kirk, a local child psychologist and President of the 2016-17 Hill School Board of Directors; recently appointed Executive Director, Susan Harrell; and parents of students

with learning disabilities. Purpose is to raise money for the school, educate the public about the impact they are making in the community, and increase awareness of the fact that 1 in 5 children are affected by learning disabilities. Limited seating but if members of the community are interested in attending, please contact (910) 685-3734.

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BRIGADE BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF TOURNEY

Wilmington’s Brigade Boys & Girls Club will hold its 23rd annual Golf Classic Sept. 23, 11:30am, at Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation, 1800 Linkwood Dr. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Bri-

gade, which serves over 2,500 youths annually by providing after school and summer programs to children and teens in grades K-12. 18-hole tournament that will be played using a four-person “Captain’s Choice” format. Registration at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Cost of the tournament is $125/person and includes lunch, green fees, cart, unlimited range balls and a Brigade logo gift. Prizes will also be awarded for “Closest to the Pin,” “The Longest Yard,” and, “Hole-in-One.” Cindy Anzalotti at (910) 392-0747 or canzalotti@brigadebgc.org.

AUTISM SPEAKS GALA

Sept 23, 7pm: The Alpha Xi Delta - Zeta Chi Chapter is excited to announce our first annual Autism Speaks Gala! Join us in Historic Downtown Wilmington at Brooklyn Arts Center to raise money for Autism Speaks. A DJ, silent auction and photobooth will be taking place. There will also be raffle prizes and cornhole. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided! The dress will be cocktail. All proceeds will go to Autism Speaks! $30 for students, $40 for non-students, and $50 at the door.

Get your ticket from an Alpha Xi Delta sister, or email rag1920@uncw.edu. www.brooklynartsnc. com. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St.

RACING FOR THE GOLD

Sept. 24, 9am: Inaugural charity event of Hope Abounds that supports the programs of Women of Hope and A Kids Hope. Event will consist of sponsors racing go-karts to benefit the Hope Abounds umbrella organization that supports cancer programs to benefit women, children and teens going through active cancer treatment. We are excited about the new program developed for children and teens, “A Kids Hope!” Event will help launch new programs and support for children, teens and their families as they are going through their difficult cancer journey. Racing for the Gold will be held at Jungle Rapids, 5320 Oleander Dr. Jungle Rapids is hosting this incredible family event as the Presenting Sponsor. The Grand Marshall sponsor, Gold’s Gym leading the race along with sponsored go-karts racing for the gold championship. Free to the public and we welcome you to come and cheer on your favorite race team! Donations will be gratefully received.

Special Guest Sponsor is the Petty Family Foundation! Thad and Harrison Moffitt, grandsons of the famous NASCAR driver, Richard Petty, will be racing for the gold as participants of the race.

Following the Championship Race, a “Victory Celebration” will be held at the Hilton Riverside in downtown Wilmington at 7pm. Tickets on sale at www.HopeAbounds.org for the family! Limited seating available! Thad and Harrison Moffitt will be in attendance and will be available for a “Meet and Greet” time for guest and providing autographs. Awards and ribbons will be presented.

6TH ANNUAL CARE GALA

Sept. 24, 6pm: The 6th Annual CARE Project gala will take place on September 24th, 2016 at Union Station, located at 502 N Front Street. This nonprofit organization provides families of children

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also at the Community Arts Center, will follow the who are deaf or hard of hearing with much needperformances. Masonboro Baptist Church, 1501 ed information, guidance and support from proBeasley Rd. RSVP: www.portcityacappella.com/ fessionals and others who are on their same path. contacts-us.html or 910-777-7313.

Entertainment will be provided by the soulful, spine tingling, local favorite, Bibis Ellison Band. NIKOLETA RALLIS GALA CONCERT Local restaurants will show off their culinary skills Sept. 23, 7:30pm: Acclaimed New York soat six food stations with a variety of cuisine styles. prano Nikoleta Rallis returns home to present There will a drawing for a grand prize. Donations a unique gala concert at Wilmington’s Thalian will be gladly accepted during the evening. Each Hall with international piano virtuoso Aza Sy$75 ticket includes food, fun and an open bar. dykov. Concert features a little sampling of all Red carpet arrival begins at 6pm. CFCC Union of her musical influences while traveling and Station, 502 N Front St. living in New York. They will perform a large and colorful variety, from opera and art songs to classic Broadway show tunes, solo piano pieces and duets with another special guest, tenor Michael Rallis, Nikoleta’s father. www.

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GROOVES IN THE GROVE

Bring family and friends, and coolers to keep everyone jovial and in good spirits. Grooves in the Grove is returning for eight smooth & groovy late summer evenings from 5-7 p.m. Ends Sunday, September 25th, featuring live local music at the Gazebo. Picnicking encouraged! In support of our conservation efforts, there is a $5 admission fee. Poplar Grove, 10200 US Hwy 17 N

CAROLINA PINE SESSIONS

Every 2nd Wed. of each month. Carolina Pine Productions will be showcasing up to 12 songwriters at The Annex at The Brooklyn Arts Center in Wilmington, NC. Music industry professionals will be present for networking purposes and food trucks will pull up at 6pm every month. Advance tickets ($5) available at Gravity Records (612 Castle St.) Tickets are $10 at the door. Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St.

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Sept. 23, 7:30pm: Carole King is without question the most successful and revered female singer-songwriter in pop music history. It was her 1971 album “Tapestry” that took King to the pinnacle, winning all 3 of the key Grammy Awards. Tapestry: Tribute to Carole King faithfully recreates the glorious sound of a Carole King concert, leaving audiences with memories of the great music she wrote and recorded, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Natural Woman,” “It’s Too Late,” “So Far Away,” “I Feel the Earth Move” and “Beautiful.” $22-$40. www.bicoastalproductions.com/NewActsMATapestry.

Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St.

RECOVERY ROCK FEST

Sept. 24, 10am: A free annual concert event celebrating and inspiring recovery from addiction.

Main stage: Hosted by comedian Dick Satori, feat.

Will Adams, Brendon Jacobson, Arise Awake, Michael Telliga from The Deep Someone’s Sister, Hank Barbee and the Dust Parade, Joe Nester and Bobble, feat. Jenna. Recovery resource info tent and various speakers, incl. Recovery Art Exhibit by Douglas Lail “Hello My Name Is,” face painting, kids zone, games, food, coffee hut, raffles, and more. www.recoveryrockfest.com. Hugh MacRae Park, 1799 S. College Rd.

Through 10/1: Open invitation to all area women: Come sing with Wilmington’s Port City A Cappella Chorus at our open rehearsal / open house. We WEST AFRICA KORA CONCERT Sept. 24, 2pm: Sean Gaskell of Asheville and will introduce you to our director, we will take a Will Ridenour of Chapel Hill will perform tradifew minutes to do a voice placement to determine tional African songs as well as original comwhat part best fits your range. We will place you positions on the Kora, an ancient 21-stringed with others singing the same part as you do. We harp from West Africa. Free to the public. Kora sing 4-part a cappella, also known as barberis native to the Mande peoples who live in the shop harmony—bass, bari, tenor, and lead. We West African countries of Gambia, Senegal, sing without musical accompaniment. Reading Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. While the music is not required, although we do use sheet musical instrument is only 300 years old, some music for practice. Many Sweet Adelines learn of the traditional songs played on it can be their music by listening to, and singing along with, traced back 800 years to the Mande empire’s’ learning tapes. Saturday, Nov 19, the chorus and founding. Songs typically tell ancient stories of its new members will perform and celebrate towar and hardship, or of leaders who helped gether at the Port City A Cappella Festival, at the expand the Mande Empire. Dorothy Hodder at Community Arts Center, 2nd and Orange, Wilmdhodder@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6323. ington at 1 pm. Other area a cappella groups have been invited to participate. An Afterglow,

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AARON NEVILLE

Sept. 24, 8pm: Aaron Neville, whose distinctive voice has made him one of the world’s foremost R&B singers, has moved seamlessly back and forth between solo work and his role in the first family of New Orleans music, the Neville Brothers. He comes to Wilmington for an intimate duo performance that will showcase his remarkable voice, accompanied by piano. Neville’s first hit single was the landmark “Tell It Like It Is,” which held the Number One spot on the R&B charts for five weeks in 1967. He went on to win Grammy Awards for his triple-platinum 1989 collaboration with Linda Ronstadt Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, and reached the Country charts with the title track of 1993’s The Grand Tour. www. capefearstage.com

ILM SACRED HARP SINGERS

1:30pm Instruction for beginners; 2-4pm. Songbooks provided, beginners welcome!. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music and raise your voice in song! This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. http://bit.ly/WilmNCSacredHarp

ZORA STRING QUARTET

Sept 25, 3pm: Chamber Music Wilmington presents the first in its 2016-2017 four-concert series.

From Aspen, Banff, and Norfolk Chamber Music Festivals to Germany’s Beethoven-Haus, the Zorá Quartet has taken the chamber music world by storm, joining the Tokyo Quartet to become

one of the few string quartets to win New York’s Young Concert Artists Auditions. Zorá opens the season with Mozart’s Quartet in D minor K. 421, Turina’s La Oración del Torero (The Bullfighter’s Prayer) and Debussy’s Quartet in F minor. (910) 962-3500. www.chambermusicwilmington.org.

UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr. MUSIC DISCOVERY

Sept. 25, 3:30pm: North Carolina Symphony flutist Mary Boone will read a children’s book aloud to kids, then present an interactive performance of classical and popular music composed for the flute! Free and no registration is required. Children will learn how wind instruments make their sounds. After the demonstration, everyone in the audience will have the opportunity to try their favorite instrument in the instrument zoo! Susan DeMarco at sdemarco@nhcgov.com or 910-7986353. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St

theatre/auditions PERCY LATE NIGHT SHOW

An original comedic play written and directed by local comedian Reid Clark. Percy Late Night finds a drug addicted narcissistic talk show host trying to find his way out of show business.

When a young lady sneaks into his office looking for a job they both find more than they were searching for. In true late night talk show fashion there will be a special guest performance each episode. Every Friday and Saturday in September at 10pm; $10. Theatre NOW, 19 S. 10th St. theatrewilmington.com

THE 39 STEPS

Big Dawg Productions presents “The 39 Steps” written by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan, and

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directed by Josh Bailey. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Awardwinning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good oldfashioned romance! In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. Sept 22-25, & 29-Oct 2. $20 general admission, $18 seniors/students/military, and $15 Thurs. Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. GREATER TUNA

By Ed Howard, Joe Sears, Jaston Williams, directed by Justin Smith, with Zach Hanner and Cullen Moss, Fri/Sat through 10/8, at TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10 St. Tickets $17-$37 with discounts for students & seniors. “Greater Tuna” is the hilarious sendup of small town morals and mores. Two actors play all 20 of the hilarious citizens of the fictional Tuna—Texas’ third smallest town. Greater Tuna is one of the most produced plays in American theatre history. www.theatrewilmington.com

MRS. WWII AUDITIONS

The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center in partnership with The World War II Wilmington Home Front Heritage Coalition will hold auditions for an original musical, Mrs. WWII Wilmington, Monday September 19 and Tuesday September 20 at 7:00pm. This world premiere will be performed in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Historic USO Building that opened in Decem-

ber 1941. Auditions will be held at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by nationally celebrated director, producer, and author Tony Stimac, will open on Veteran’s Day November 11 and run for four performances that weekend with all proceeds benefiting the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. Audition Participants should prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo and a ballad to sing a capella. There will also be a dance call at auditions.

PUNK ROCK

Sept. 22-25, 29-Oct. 2, 8pm; Sun., 2pm.UNCW Department of Theatre will open it’s 2016-2017 season with Simon Stephens “Punk Rock” to explore the grievances of adolescent youth and how dangerous it can be when nerves go haywire.Plot reflects the bullying that has been increasing since social media has popped up in our browsers. During the show dates, the Department of Theatre will be partnering with UNCW’S CARE, the LGBTQ Resource Office, and the Counseling Center to provide information on how to deal with interpersonal violence. Mainstage Theatre in the UNCW Cultural Arts Building. $6-$15, 910-9623500 or http://uncw.edu/arts/boxoffice.html.

dance CONTRA DANCE

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

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9/22, 6:30pm: An audience involved, live improvisational movement performance with musical extemporization by Slow Ear Ensemble. Performance artists for a live dance and music happening in celebration of the autumnal equinox.

Performers, musicians and videographers will craft a live improvisational concert in recognition of the change of season. Audience members are invited to connect with the artists and contribute to the movement in this open floor event.

This interactive approach to live dance and sound is a one of a kind occasion, and you are invited to join in the experience! dynbod@gmail. com. www.albanelved.org. Suggested donation: $5. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. FOLKLORICO “QUETZALI” DE VERACRUZ

Sept. 22, 7:30pm: From Day of the Dead to Cinco de Mayo, Mexico has a wide range of unique events that are remembered in this colorful production of music and dance. The company has been the official representatives for Secretary of Tourism and Economic Development for the State of Veracruz since 1986 having given hundreds of performances across Mexico and the United States, South America, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd. $5-$40. www.uncw.edu

comedy OPEN MIC COMEDY

After a long absence, the Browncoat is excited to once again host Open Mic Comedy, hosted

by Hal Cosec! You think you’ve got what it takes to make an entire theater laugh? Come on out and prove it! Doors open at 7:30pm for signups, and the show starts at 8pm. Free! Browncoat Pub & Theatre, 111 Grace St.

OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve.

Signup, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

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

by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

BOTTEGA COMEDY OPEN-MIC

Every Wednesday: half priced wine and complimentary comedy! First timers welcomed! Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 122 Princess St.

DEAD CROW

9/23-24, 7/9pm: Myq Kaplan is a comedian named Myq Kaplan (pronounced “Mike”). He is a 2010 Last Comic Standing Finalist and has appeared on the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, the Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, and all the other places he’s been. You can listen to Myq’s podcast, Hang Out With Me, on the Keith and The Girl network. His debut CD, Vegan Mind Meld, was one of iTunes’ top ten best-selling comedy albums in 2010, followed by Meat Robot in 2013 and his one-hour Netflix special Small Dork and Handsome in 2014. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

COMEDY IN HELL

9/21, 9pm: Third Wednesday of every month wel-

comes funniest Port City comedians. Hosted by Wills Maxwell Jr (best known as the long running host of Dead Crow’s “Late Fear” and co-star of TheaterNOW’s “Percy Late Night”), Hell’s Kitchen feat. Mike Van Vliet, known for his joyfully dark look at society, delivered with the hilarious bluntness of a comical sledge hammer. Brett Williams, a regular of the Raleigh comedy scene, wins comedy audiences over with her quirky intellect and loopy charm. Brian Piccolo, a deadpan dynamo whose clever observations and brilliant one-liners leave audiences gasping for air. Free. Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.

art FOREIGN SPACES

“In The Poetics of Space, Gaston Bachelard reveals time after time that setting is more than scene in works of art, that it is often the armature around which the work revolves”. When I experience a new place, I become open to the poetics of that space. Grand tour of art inspired by places around the world. Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

INSIDER/OUTSIDER

There is no reality, there is only perception. Artists Candy Pegram and Kirah Van Sickle team up to showcase the different ways we experience and observe the world around us. Reception, Fri., 9/23; show will remain on display until 10/14. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. “Insider/Outsider: Art Two Ways” is a fun and unique juxtaposition of Candy’s folk art style with Kirah’s more contemporary, academic approach. There is a creative contrast between the whimsical, retro, graphic storytelling with the multi-layer, mixed media process. With 30+ paintings and a unique combination of voices, “Insider/ Outsider: Art Two Ways” presents a creative twist on more traditional art. 254 N. Front St.

SAME VIEW

‘Same View ~ Different Day’ Backyard Series is a 3 year photographic exploration of the movement of tides, the art of clouds and the beauty of nature as seen by Artist Jo Ann Tomaselli from her own backyard. Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, downtown, 9 S Front St.

DISTINCTIONS EXHIBIT

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

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

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, is held 6-9 pm on the fourth Friday of each month.

Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover

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County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org CALL FOR ARTISTS

Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is seeking 2D artists for the 2nd Annual ARTfall Juried Art Show and Sale to be held Oct. 13-16. ARTfall will be one of the events during American Craft Walk Wilmington (formerly the Art Walk) a celebration of visual and performing arts at various locations in downtown Wilmington.

The ARTfall Exhibition will be open to the public 10am-5pm, Thurs-Sat, and Sun, 1-5pm. Artists’ reception Sat, 10/15, 2-4pm featuring the award presentation at 3pm. Deadline for applications and online registration: 9/30. Only original artwork completed within the last two years will be considered for exhibition. An original artwork is the artist’s sole creation and Is not, in whole or in part, a copy of any other persons work or photograph.

Preference is given to artists from the Lower Cape Fear region. www.wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or Samantha Herrick, slherrick@thalian.org. americancraftwalkwilmington.com.

ARTWORKS OPEN STUDIO

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

MARK WEBER ART

New paintings and drawings depicting animals both two and four legged in a variety of settings.

Acme Art Studio, 711 N 5th Ave.

IT’S FIGURATIVE!

Figure works in different medias from acrylic to pastel to charcoal by Janette K Hopper. Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

RELATIVE GEOGRAPHY

Heather Divoky’s latest work of art, ‘A Relative Geography: Painted Perspectives of Where We Live,’ will be on view for the month of September at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Consisting of around 380 miniature watercolors, this show will act as an installation and transport the viewer around the world and beyond, exposing them to unique, fun, and sometimes controversial stories. A closing reception will be held 9/29 and will include a talk about the work at 6:30. Light hor d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served at both events. www.heatherdivoky.com.

FOUNTAINSIDE ART EXHIBITION

Fountainside Art Exhibition returns to Lumina Station, 1900 Eastwood Rd., on Sat., Sept. 24, 10am-4pm. Celebrating and promoting our local artists will feature Marty Allran, John Wilson, Anita Jacques, Sandy Nelson and many others from the Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and surrounding areas, and all will have their spectacular works of art on display and for sale along the sidewalks of Lumina Station. Portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital. The NHRMC Foundation is governed by a community-based volunteer board of directors and helps raise funds and oversees their distribution to provide services and items that make a difference in the care and services offered. www.facebook.com/ events/1749914528599874/.

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museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Through 9/11: She Tells a Story celebrates the work of women artists from CAM’s permanent collection and connects the art forms of visual and literary arts. Fifteen Wilmington-area women writers contribute text (of their chosen format) on select works from the exhibition. The juxtaposition of the artwork with the written word will illuminate how these artists and writers explore their experiences, perspectives and world views through their chosen medium. • Through Jan. 15, 2017: Cameron Art Museum presents UnBound Narrative, an exhibition featuring nine contemporary artists from across the globe (United States, Canada, England and Cuba) who utilize the book as medium and inspiration to create their visual narrative. The forty diverse artworks in the exhibition (including 100 pages from three different versions of Tom Phillips’ groundbreaking project A Humument) show how varied the medium can be. Features work by James Allen (Portland, OR), Doug Beube (New York, NY), Andrew Hayes (Penland, NC), Guy Laramée (Montreal, Canada), Math Monahan (Boston, MA), Tom Phillips (London, England), Susan Porteous (Bend, OR), Diana Fonseca Quiñones (Havana, Cuba) and Tim Rollins and K.O.S (New York, NY). CAM will offer an array of exhibition-related programming, including our monthly Kids @ CAM, youth classes, adult workshops, engaging lectures and gallery talks. CAM Café hrs: Tues,-Sat,, 11am3pm; Sun., 10am-3pm; Wed.-Thurs. 5-9pm. 910395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum.com.

STARRING CAPE FEAR

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

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 $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only

$9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. Northend of downtown, 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE

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

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

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

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children.

After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters

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

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

(910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

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

ILM WATCH PARTY

Sept. 24, 9:30am: Smithsonian Institution will open its newest museum, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). NMAAHC is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight

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the contributions of African Americans. Cape Fear Museum invites the community to share the moment with others in the Williston Auditorium.

Join us for a free Wilmington Watch Party with a brief introduction and light refreshments at 9:30 a.m. Live streaming of the Smithsonian’s dedication ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Seating for the live streaming is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to up to 85 seated guests.

Williston Auditorium, 402 S. 11th St.

film BLUE VELVET SCREENING

Thirty years ago, David Lynch’s cult classic Blue Velvet hit the screens. Revisit this Wilmingtonfilmed thriller. View the iconic severed ear in the Museum’s film exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Then, pop open one of the classic beverages featured in the film and bask in the movie’s weird glory.

Blue Velvet (1986, R, 120 mins) will be shown at 7:30 p.m., after an introduction from Cucalorus director Dan Brawley. Restricted to ages 21+.

Space is limited. RSVP: online at www.capefearmuseum.com/ phone 910-798-4362/ email cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Museum Associates. $4 for members; $8 for non-members. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

FIRST AMENDMENT FILM FEST

During Banned Books Week Northeast Library will screen documentaries and films that celebrate American’s First Amendment rights and highlight the impact of censorship on individuals and societies. Sept. 26, 10am: See the documentary “Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” Tommy and Dick Smothers’ CBS show was cancelled because of the controversial issues the brothers tackled in the late 1960s. • Sept. 27, 10am: See a 1984 feature film about a small town that has banned rock music and dancing, “Footloose.”

Kevin Bacon plays the new kid in town who rallies his classmates to fight for the right to a senior prom. www.ala.org/bbooks/bannedbooksweek. www.nhclibrary.org Annice Sevett at 910-7986371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.-

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

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

Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted

by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with all characters and even step onstage to be in the action.

STORY EXPLORERS

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

PIRATE ISLAND TREASURE HUNT

Perfect tour for kids! A pirate guide will take you on a two hour cruise to the legendary spot where Captain Kidd burried his ill-gotten booty. Dig for

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the hidden treasure and find hidden gems on Masonboro Island. Book your reservation by calling (910) 200-4002. $30/adult and $20/ child. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

FRIDAYS FOR FUN

Volleyball instruction for kid every Friday at 4:30.

No need to pre-register, just show up and play! $10 for 1 child or bring 3 kids for $20! All skill levels welcome! Capt’n Bills Backyard and Grille, 4240 Market St.

SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING

Enjoy a brief presentation about the live animals on display in the Events Center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and a turtle will be fed during the demonstration. $1/person; ages 5 and up. Prereg. required. 910-341-0075 or halyburtonpark.com. 4099 S. 17th St.

SO MANY SHELLS!

9/22, 2pm: Librarians collected so many shells this summer that they decided to share with kids ages 3 to 7! No registration is needed to attend this free program, which combines marine science and a craft activity. Shannon Vaughn: svaughn@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

LITTLE EXPLORERS: ALL ABOUT AUTUMN

9/23, 10am: Explore the world around us with hands-on activities, experiments and fun in Museum Park! Enjoy interactive story time, exploration stations and play related to a weekly theme.

In event of inclement weather, program moved inside. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Adult participation is required.

Little Explorers is sponsored by the PNC Foundation. Free. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

MOPRHING MONARCHS

9/23, 4pm: Investigate butterflies in Cape Fear Museum Park! Discover the butterfly’s life cycle and migration patterns, hunt for chrysalises in the Park, and create a butterfly project to take home. Adult participation is required. Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, 814 Market St.

SCARE SQUAD

Sept. 27, 6pm: Teens gather weekly to design and build props for a haunted house in the Main Library basement. Must be age 13 to 18 to participate. Haunted Library will be open to the public at Main Library on Saturday, October 29. Scooter Hayes, Youth Services Librarian at Myrtle Grove Library, at shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393. Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

outdoors/recreation WALK THE LOOP FOR CLEAN WATER

Walking tour, Wed., 10am, of the stormwater reduction projects the NC Coastal Federation, Town of Wrightsville Beach and partners have installed around the John Nesbitt Loop in Wrightsville Beach. See how simple techniques reduce polluted stormwater runoff, which protects and restores water quality in the coastal waters we all love. Many techniques can be installed in your yard or place of business. Project is part of the as part of the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan; received support and funding from RBC Blue Water Project, the Holiday Inn Resort at Wrightsville Beach, the City of Wilmington, NC Department of Transportation, NC National Estuarine Research Reserve, and UNCW. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St.

INSHORE BOTTOM FISHING

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

BIRDING CRUISE

Join Capt Joe as he guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Come relax on the catamaran style boat while observing the diverse flora and fauna that coastal North Carolina has to offer. Topics will include as strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, as well as coastal salt marsh function. $35 and $25/Senior. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

EAGLE ISLAND KAYAK TOUR

Explore Davis Creek and the Cape Fear River along Eagle Island learning about its history while observing wildlife. Cost: $45/person. Preregistration is required. 341.0075 or Register Online at www.halyburtonpark.com. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

ISLAND YOGA EXPERIENCE

Mornings, 9am: Come enjoy a morning of yoga and beach exploration on the largest barrier island sanctuary in the Cape Fear region. Participants will experience a gentle yoga practice as well as the unique opportunity to explore this uninhabited Island. Tours departs from the Blockade Runner Resort dock at 9am and return at 12pm. A small vegan snack will be provided. Please bring water, sun protection and a towel. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

IKEBANA INT’L ILM CHAPTER’S MEETING

Sept. 22, 10am: Ikebana International is a world wide non-profit, cultural organization founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1956 by the late Ellen Gordon.

Wilmington Chapter 212 became a charter member on February 2, 1979 wit 16 founding members. Today the chapter boasts a total membership of 40. The chapter regularly hosts renowned instructors to provide stellar workshops, classes and demonstrations. Following the chapter’s motto “Friendship Through Flowers,” they hope to increase peace and mutual understanding thought the world by sharing their interest in ikebana; the Japanese art of flower arranging. Landfall Country Club, 800 Sun Runner Pl.

HISTORIC AMERICA’S CUP SCHOONER

9/23, noon: Located two blocks south of Blockade Runner Beach Resort, Carolina Yacht Club is hosting and providing dock space for America. Tours and sailing excursions are open to the public on Fri. (Sept. 23), Sat.(Sept. 24), and Mon. (Sept 26). Dockside tours are free and require no reservation. Sailing excursions should be booked in advance online at $85 for adults and $42.50 for those under 18. Views and photo opportunities of America from Banks Channel are available by kayak, paddleboard, catamaran, outrigger canoe, sailboat, and Cape Fear Naturalist scenic tours, all provided at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort dock. Open to the public. Carolina Yacht Club, 401 S Lumina Ave.

SHORELINE CLEANUP

Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation Saturday, Sept. 24, 10am-2pm, at Carolina Beach State Park and participate in a variety of activities that help us appreciate our estuaries. Volunteers can assist with shoreline cleanup and monitor the oyster reef and salt marsh vegetation restoration project. Staff will be on site with an informational booth and will also lead interactive activities. Come get

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to know your coastline and all of the great things it does! All work tools and materials will be provided as well as snacks, water and Gatorade. Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Rd. 2016 SECRET GARDEN TOUR

From birds’ eye views of Wilmington’s historic district to intimate inspections of backyard spaces, the annual Secret Garden Tour presented by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society will feature an array of stunning gardens Sat, Sept. 24, 10am to 4pm, and Sun Sept. 25, noon-4pm. Proceeds benefit the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society located at 126 S. Third St. Tour will be held regardless of weather. Tickets available at all Harris Teeter outlets in Wilmington, Leland and Hampstead for $25, $23, with VIC card discount.

CARNIVOROUS PLANT HIKE

9/24, 11am: Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park.

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

DROP-IN BUBBLE SOCCER DAY

Sept. 25, 1pm: Drop-In Bubble Soccer Day is now scheduled! Join us Sunday, September 25th from 1-4:30pm at Ogden Park to play a game of Bubble Soccer. Each game will be $10 per person, per game. Each game is first come, first serve and each team will be limited to 6 spots.

Reservations are encouraged. www.facebook. com/wilmingtonbubblesoccer.

COYOTES: LIVING WITH WILDLIFE

classes METAL WORK AND JEWELRY CLASSES

Metal and wire work jewelry classes held every Tuesday morning, 10am-noon at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center at 2nd and Orange streets. $30/2 hour class (includes all supplies and tools for use in class). Pre-reg: Karen Keffer Pridemore, takeyourpickdesigns@yahoo.com.

ART CLASSES

Morning and afternoon art workshops: Easy, fun projects in painting, drawing and printmaking. $20 per two hour workshop. All materials supplied. Email loislight@bellsouth.net or call 910 547-8115. Sun Room Studio, 6905 Southern Exposure

WINE AND WATERCOLOR

Led by Nick Mijak. Every Tues. evening starting at 7:30 class is led by local watercolor artist Nick Mijak, we always enjoy a nice glass of wine while we learn some fundamental techniques of the mysterious medium of watercolor. The idea is to take the fear out of watercolor and learn the fun. All the materials are provided, and each participant gets a completed painting they are proud of by the end of the evening. Come join the fun, at Bar Local!

Bar Local, Bellas: 19 Market St.

LEARN TO CURL

Tired of the heat? Play a sport on ice! Learn the sport of curling: delivery, sweeping, etiquette & rules. Participants will have the chance to play a couple ends on the first session. Email info@ coastalcurling.com to reserve a spot in advance or call (910) 742-0008 with any questions. Wilm-

Expo 216 and Pineapple Studios, Inc. are partnering to bring an “underwater” experience through Restorative Yoga with Ocean Meditation. These one-hour classes will be held every Saturday at 10am in the Theatre Room amidst luminous works of art in a wash of black light. Space is limited so call head to reserve your spot. Please bring your own mat. Classes are “pay as you wish” and a donation is suggested. Expo 216, 216 N. Front St.

THINK LIKE A BUSINESS PERSON

Half-day workshop with Chuck Whitlock, Sept.

14. UNCW Azalea Room, Fisher University Union.

7:30-8am Registration; 8am-noon program. Workshop Fees: AFP members, $35; nonmembers, $45. AFP Cape Fear Region hosts Chuck Whitlock—an interim executive director, UNCW Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, as a board member, and as a philanthropist. Hear from a panel of philanthropists who will share with you what motivates them to give. https://co.clickandpledge. com/sp/d2/default.aspx?wid=94678. 601 S. College Rd.

REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM

Sept. 24, 9am: Refuse To Be A Victim® is a personal safety program that teaches strategies you can use to avoid situations where self-defense is required. This program focuses on proactive courses of action, rather than reactive. Criminals prefer easy targets. By making yourself more difficult to prey upon, you lessen your risk of criminal attack. That means having a personal safety strategy in place before you need it. The Refuse To Be A Victim® program, taught by former Wrightsville Beach Police Chief John Carey, covers topics that pertain to both men and women. The information covered is appropriate for young adults to senior citizens. Topics include home, personal, automobile, workplace, and technological security.

Sat., Sept. 24, 9am-1pm. Register by Sept. 14.

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BACK TO SCHOOL LAW CLINIC

9/21, noon: Legal Aid of NC presents a free clinic to help students and parents understand their legal rights in NC public school systems. Topics will include school discipline issues, suspension and expulsion, special education, and the rights and protections available to children with special needs. For parents of school age children and for those who work with this population on a regular basis. The live presentation by an attorney will include time for questions, and educational materials will be provided. Attendance is free and pre-registration is not required. Legal Aid Helpline at 1-866-219-5262. www.legalaidnc.org. Library Reference Desk: 910-798-6301.

BLACKLIGHT YOGA

Sat., 11am: Expo216 and Pineapple Studios are partnering to bring a BLACKLIGHT yoga experience to the Theater Room at Expo 216. An hour long restorative yoga class, with ocean meditation, will be held Saturday at 11am with Rebecca Boatwright. Space may be limited so o reserve your spot. Join the event on Facebook or call so we have an idea how many people are coming and please bring your own mat. Some accessories will be available. Classes are “pay as you wish” and a donation is suggested. Maximum capacity is 18 people. Expo 216, 216 N. Front St.

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

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Friday of each month, at Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington. Free to all adults age 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care. Advance directives, such as Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney forms, will be supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason Clamme, 910-796-7943. jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

FUNERAL PLANNING

9/22, 2pm: Rebecca Taylor of Funeral Consumers’ Alliance will speak about options for meaningful, affordable, dignified funerals. This informational program is free and no advance registration is needed. The Funeral Consumers’ Alliance is a nonprofit, non-sectarian alliance with the mantra “Plan ahead. Let your loved ones know your wishes and have meaningful discussions with them.” To learn more, visit https://www.funerals. org. Mary Ellen Nolan at mnolan@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6307. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

FOTI FOTIU’S “CONSTANTINOPLE”

Sept. 24, 7pm: Foti Fotiu’s book “Constantinople” weaves the historical and modern histories of the city together, with a personal perspective. 40% of book sales will go to St. Nicholas. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Hellenic Culture Special Activities Committee. Foti Fotiu was born in Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey in 1942.

With part of his family, he emigrated first to Brussels, Belgium then to the United States to Albany, New York in 1962. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 608 S. College Rd.

CREATIVE WRITING FAIR

Sept. 24, 10am: This first time event at the LCAC will feature many local authors who will be sharing their experiences. Poets, chefs, novelists, children’s book authors and more. Readings and discussion panels will delve into what it takes to bring an idea to the printed page. Free and fun for all. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

1,000 POETS FOR CHANGE

Sept. 24, 2pm: Poetry from the Inside Out: A Poetry Workshop with Alice Osborn. Free and open to writers of all levels and interest. Reg.: oldbooksonfrontst@gmail.com All participants will leave with several poems after using many classic and contemporary poems as inspiration. The in-class writing exercises, road-tested prompts and gentle feedback from Alice will help you generate memorable poetry using all of your senses. Even if you’re a fiction or memoir writer, poetry will help you discover a fresh insight into an old idea by performing acrobatics with your words. Alice is an award-winning poet and mentor who has guided scores of poets on the path to publication. All writing levels and genres are welcome to this workshop. Followed by a reading from Osborn’s work. www.aliceosborn.com. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

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Sept. 25, 1pm: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt considered his savvy personal secretary, Marguerite Alice “Missy” LeHand, one of the most vital, and certainly one of the most loyal, members of his inner circle. He often remarked that Missywas “my conscience.” Missy worked with FDR for more than twenty years, starting from his first failed Vice Presidential campaign in 1920, through his time as governor of New York, and for almost a decade in the White House. Yet while hundreds of books have chronicled FDR’s four historic terms in office, as he steered the country through the Great Depression and World War II, Missy has literally been relegated to the footnotes of history…until now.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK: OLD BOOKS

Sept. 26, 7pm: Join elementary school teacher Zeb Mims for a celebration and exploration of Sherman Alexie’s challenging YA book, “Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian,” which was challenged by a parent within the Brunswick County school system last year as immoral. • Sept. 27, 7pm: Join us for a celebration of Geoffrey Chaucer, victim of the Comstock Law in the US. How could these stories have been banned in here? Come find out, share the stories aloud and enjoy Chaucer themed refreshments. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

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

FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC

Format of Magic: The Gathering tournaments, held on Friday nights in gaming stores and associations all across the world. They are designed to be a beginner-friendly introduction to organized play. Standard format. $6 fee paid towards prize support for event. Prizes are a pack per win and also if you complete all 4 rounds.

Event begins at 7:00pm, registration begins at 6:00pm. Please arrive early for event registration.

Free play, $6 entry fee first FNM Free. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

BIRTH CIRCLE

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

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9/21, Network with other professionals in Wilmington. Event will include a business card raffle, free waffles from Wild Goat Food Truck, and beer and wine for sale from Palate. No cost or membership required to attend. Bring business cards and some of your favorite friends and co--workers. www.pcypapp.com/about/membership. Palate, 1007 N 4th St.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS BREAKFAST

9/21, 7:30am: Join us for a complimentary buffet breakfast while you network with other small business owners and leaders in our community.

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Has your child outgrown her car seat? Is your child’s safety seat installed correctly? Find out at this Car Seat Checkup event in the parking lot at NHC Northeast Library, scheduled during Storytime hours on Thurs., Sept. 22, 9am! Nationally certified technicians from New Hanover County’s Health Department will advise parents on making the safest possible use of children’s car seats and booster seats at this free event.

Catch up with them before or after attending regularly scheduled storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers inside the Library. No registration is needed for a car seat check or for storytime. 910-798-6373, or email Susan DeMarco at sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

NHC NAACP MEETING

Sept. 22, 7pm: The New Hanover NAACP monthly meeting is Thursday, September 22, 7 pm at St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross Street, Wilmington. Voter registration and other important issues will be on the agenda. Members and friends are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 910-765-0102 or email nhcnaacp@ gmail.com.

LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE

Members of the Friends of NHC Library are invited to the Preview of the Fall Book Sale, from 5:30-9pm on Friday, Sept 23. The sale is a biannual fundraiser for NHC Library that is staffed by the Friends of the Library. Annual dues are $15 for an individual or $25 for a household, and will be accepted at the door on the night of the preview sale. Sale will continue with free admission for the public on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 24-25 and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Sept 30-Oct 2. Most items on sale are donated by the community, and all proceeds benefit the Library. All NHC libraries accept donations of used books, CDs, and DVDs throughout the year. www.nhclibraryfriends.org.

Paige Owens at 910-798-6322. Free to existing Friends of the Library. $15 for an individual to join; $25 for a household. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

PC PLAYWRIGHTS

The Port City Playwrights’ Project, a community of writers for stage and screen, next meets on Saturday, September 24, at the Northeast Library on Military Cutoff. The starting time is 10:30 a.m.

(Note: This is a change from last year) Newcomers at all levels of development are invited to attend any session. On the agenda: the reading of new works by members and preparation for January’s full production. PCPP, a 501(c)3 organization, recently celebrated its three-year anniversary. For additional information, write to portcityplaywrightsproject@gmail.com. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

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

The Bump & Beyond, 890-3 S. Kerr Ave.

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LB JOHNSON PRES. LEGACY AWARDS

Sept. 24, 6:30pm: The Countywide Community Development Corporation (CWCDC)—an anti-poverty organization Sub-Committees on the LBJ Presidential Haman Rights Legacy Awards, Humanities, and Arts, Educating and Developing American Youth for Innovative Leadership and Socio-Economic representing Five Southeastern Counties—announce the 2016 Celebrate the Dream, Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Legacy Awards Dinner Gala, “Honoring the Legacies of Innovative Visionary Leaders.” Black and white, blacktie event. Feat. live music with Ian Davis & the Carolina Sound, as well as the NC Central University Jazz Big Band directed by Dr. Ira Wiggins. Honorees: U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel, New York, District 13th; Attorney Randall Robinson Professor at Penn State University Dickenson School of Law and the Founder of TransAfrica; The Dr. Freddie Williamson, 2016 NC Superintendent of the Year (Hoke County School District; Harold Ford, Bladen County; George Beatty, Brunswick County; Robert Shaw, Columbus County; Rev. Dr. Clifford Burnett, New Hanover County; Harris M. McIntyre, Pender County. $75-$85, www.businessmadecasual.com. Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St.

SEE YOU AT THE POLE RALLY

Sept. 25, 5pm: Join us as we celebrate See You at the Pole, a global movement for prayer around your school’s flag pole. We’ll have pizza, a band, and information about your school’s SYATP event that Wed (9/28/2016).

Harbor United Methodist Church, 4853 Masonboro Loop Rd.

culinary FERMENTAL

Free tasting ever Friday, 6pm. • Third Wednesday of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. Share cups available.

All genres. All beer styles. • 9/24, noon: Arts and Drafts: Showcasing sculpture, woodwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics and more, this outdoor celebration features a unique collection of rare beers on draft alongside everyday favorites and Fermental’s 900+ rotating bottle section inside the shop. Day begins with a beer garden full of local artists, sculptors, and craft makers spread through every free inch of space in our beer garden, selling and showcasing their talents in an endless array of media. Art will be available for purchase direct from the creators. Featured beers will be available by the pint or growler.

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

KNIFE SKILLS 1010

Learn from CFCC’s Culinary Academy with Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Guidance for selecting, sharpening, and holding your knives, as well as proper technique for precise cuts to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation. Course is Sept. 8, 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-reg. rqd. www.cfcc.edu/enrich or 910-362-7572.

CFCC, 411 N. Front St.

RIVER BLUFFS FARMER’S MARKET

Every Sat., 10am-3pm: Farmer Bill is up early

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

MAKE REFRIGERATOR SALADS

Cook with us at CFCC’s Culinary Academy and Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Pack something new in your lunch bag this fall! Learn to make delicious Greek and Teriyaki refrigerator salads with fresh, distinctive home-made dressings. Course is 9/24, 10am-noon. Pre-reg. is rqd: 910-362-7572

SIMPLE AND HEALTHY FALL SOUPS

Cook with us at CFCC’s Culinary Academy with Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Learn to make classic minestrone and butternut squash soup - perfect for the coming chilly autumn days!

Course date is October 13, 5:30 to 7:30pm.

Pre-reg. required. www.cfcc.edu/enrich or 910-362-7572. 411 N. Front St.

GOT TO BE NC DINING

Got to Be NC Competition Dining Series, a single-elimination tournament highlighting the best of the state’s food, agriculture and culinary talent, is heating up in Wilmington.

For each dinner battle, two teams of some of the best local chef talent will battle it out in a blind full-service six-course meal. Tickets are currently available for community members to attend the dinners and get in on the action.

Alongside culinary and guest judges, diners rate each dish using an interactive app, ultimately determining who moves on to the next round and who goes home.held at Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St. The second firstround dinner battle takes place Sept. 20. The Wilmington finale will take place Sept. 22, and feature the winners from the first two battles.

The winner of that dinner will be named the local champion and move on to compete for the state title against winners from Greensboro, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Durham and Raleigh. Tickets: $59. www.competitiondining. com/events/wilmington.

MAKE HOLIDAY CHUTNEYS

Sept. 28, 8am: Cook with us at CFCC’s Culinary Academy and Chef Gwen Gulliksen! Chutney features sweet, spicy and tangy flavors that partner wonderfully with holiday meals! Delicious pear-ginger and spiced cranberry chutneys will be featured in this class. Course is November 3rd, 5:30 to 7:30pm. Reg: www. cfcc.edu/enrich or call 910-362-7572. Cape Fear Community College, 411 N. Front St.

support groups CELEBRATE RECOVERY

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

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CHADD

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

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

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs., 6pm: Meets in Classroom C, Ground Floor. Men and spouses welcome from the entire Cape Fear area. Discussion and programs. www.wilmingtonprostatecancersupportgroup. com. 910-792-9953.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Thurs, 7pm: Those with MS, families and friends welcome. Meets at New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital 1st floor conference room (behind Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital), 2nd Thursday each month. Details: Lisa, 3997252; Burt, 383-1368.

COPING WITH LOSS OF SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. It will be 4-6 p.m. Mondays, through Sept. 26, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. The Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern.

Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing.

Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey.

Registration required and closes once the series begins. 910-796-7991. www.lcfh.org. www. facebook.com/lcfhospice

COPING WITH THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a free sixweek grief program for those coping with the loss of a parent. It will be from 2-4 p.m. Tues., through 9/6, at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, Conference Room, 1406 Physicians Dr. Discussions include the phases of grief and the grieving process, along with other areas of concern. Often being around others who have been through a similar experience enables participants to talk about what they are experiencing. Grief groups help emphasize that participants are not grieving alone and others understand and can support them on their grief journey. Registration required: (910) 796-7991. www.lcfh.org.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

Thurs., 6pm: Join the Wilmington Board Game group and the Wilmington Board Game Meetup group for a night of Board Games and more.

No experience necessary. Bring your own game or select one from our free Demo Library. www.facebook.com/groups/CFGBoardGames.

Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit

“The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front St. 249 N. Front St. www. brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390 CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and more. In-depth 90-minute tours are by appt, Sunday through Saturday, 910-6194619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available.

Foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

Admission charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866; hauntedwilmington.com

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. Market and Water sts. $12/adult, $5/child. (910) 2518889. www.horsedrawntours.com

OAKDALE WALKING TOUR

Friends of Oakdale Cemetery will sponsor a walking tour of the cemetery. The tour will be given on Saturday, Sept 17, 10am, by local historian and genealogist, Michael Whaley. Mr. Whaley will lead you through North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery. The tour is from 10:00 am until noon. $10 for non-members; Free for members. Tour is cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N 15th St.

SUNSET TOUR

Nightly, 6:30pm Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers several versions of its famed Sunset Cruise to celebrate the sunset. All sunset cruises depart the Blockade Runner Dock at 6:30 pm and return at 8:00 pm. Tours depart earlier in the Spring and Fall. Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Figure Eight Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset – it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd. www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

Even if you are a wild-eyed adventure-seeker with extremist views and melodramatic yearnings, you’ll benefit from taking a moderate approach to life in the coming weeks. In fact, you’re most likely to attract the help and inspiration you need if you adopt the strategy used by Goldilocks in the fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”: neither excessive nor underdone, neither extravagant nor restrained, neither bawdy, loud, and in-your-face nor demure, quiet, and passive—but rather just right.

gnostic text about the teachings of Jesus: “If you do not awaken and develop the potential talents that lie within you, they will damage you. If you do awaken and develop the potential talents that lie within you, they will heal you.” Whether you actually awaken and develop those talents or not depends on two things: your ability to identify them clearly and your determination to bring them to life with the graceful force of your willpower. I call this to your attention, Libra, because the coming months will be a highly favorable time to expedite the ripening of your talents. And it all starts now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Some of my readers love me but also hate me. They are drawn to my horoscopes in hope I will help relieve them of their habitual pain. Then they get mad at me when I do just that. In retrospect, they feel lost without familiar companionship of their habitual pain. It had been a centerpiece of their identity, a source of stability and when it’s gone, they don’t know who they are any more. Are you like these people, Taurus? If so, you might want to avoid my horoscopes for a while. I will be engaged in a subtle crusade to dissolve your angst and agitation. It all starts now with this magic spell: “Your wound is a blessing. Discover why.”

You can’t completely eliminate unhelpful influences and trivial saboteurs and debilitating distractions from your life. But you’re entering a phase of your astrological cycle when you have more power than usual to diminish their effects. To get started in this gritty yet lofty endeavor, try this: Decrease your connection with anything that tends to demean your spirit, shrink your lust for life, limit your freedom, ignore your soul, compromise your integrity, dishonor your reverence, inhibit your self-expressiveness, or alienate you from what you love.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

In my dream last night, bad guys wearing white hats constrained you in a canvas straitjacket, then further wrapped you up with heavy steel chain secured by three padlocks. They drove you to a weedy field behind an abandoned warehouse and left you there in the pitch dark. But you were indomitable. By dawn you miraculously had wriggled your way out of your confinement. Then you walked back home, free and undaunted. Here’s my interpretation of the dream: You now have special skills as an escape artist.

No cage can hold you. No riddle can stump you. No tangle can confuse you.

(P.S.: For best results, trust yourself even more than you usually do.)

Work too much and push yourself too hard, Sagittarius. Eat corn chips for breakfast, ice cream for lunch, and French fries for dinner—every day, if possible. And, please, get no more than four hours’ sleep per night. If you have any extra time, do arduous favors for friends and intensify your workout routine. Just kidding! Don’t you dare heed any of that ridiculous advice. In fact, I suggest you do just the opposite. Dream up brilliant excuses not to work too much or push too hard. Treat yourself to the finest meals and best sleep ever. Take your mastery of the art of relaxation to new heights. Right now, the most effective way to serve your long-term dreams is by having as much fun, joy and release as possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The next four weeks will be a favorable time to come all the way home.

Here are nine prompts for how to accomplish that: 1. Nourish your roots. 2.

Strengthen your foundations. 3. Meditate about where you truly belong. 4.

Upgrade the way you attend to your self-care. 5. Honor your living traditions.

6. Make a pilgrimage to the land where your ancestors lived. 7. Deepen your intimacy with the earth. 8. Be ingenious about expressing your tenderness. 9.

Reinvigorate your commitment to the influences that nurture and support you.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

What tools will work best for the tasks you’ll be invited to perform in the coming weeks? A sledgehammer or tweezers? Pruning shears or a sewing machine? A monkey wrench or a screwdriver? Here’s my guess: Always have your entire toolbox on hand. You may need to change tools in mid-task—or even use several tools for the same task. I can envision at least one situation that would benefit from you alternating between a sledgehammer and tweezers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

I’m confident I will never again need to moonlight as a janitor or dishwasher in order to pay my bills. My gig as a horoscope columnist provides me with enough money to eat well, so it’s no longer necessary to shoplift bread or scavenge for dented cans of beets in grocery store dumpsters. What accounts for my growing financial luck? I mean, besides the fact I steadily have been improving my skills as an oracle and writer? I suspect it may in part have to do with my determination to cultivate generosity. As I’ve become better at expressing compassion and bestowing blessings, money has flowed to me in greater abundance. Would this strategy work for you? The coming weeks and months will be a good time to experiment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

I propose that you and I make a deal. Here’s how it would work: For the next three weeks, I will say three prayers for you every day. I will ask God, Fate and Life to send you more of the recognition and appreciation you deserve. I will coax and convince them to give you rich experiences of being seen for who you really are. Now, here’s what I ask of you in return: You will rigorously resolve to act on your core beliefs, express your noblest desires, and say only what you truly mean. You will be alert for those times when you start to stray from the path with heart, and you will immediately get yourself back on that path. You will be yourself three times stronger and clearer than you have ever been before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

If you loosen up yourself by drinking an alcoholic beverage, don’t drive a forklift or ride a unicycle. If you have a hunch that your luck at gambling is peaking, don’t buy lottery tickets or play the slot machines. If you’re drawn to explore the frontiers of intimacy, be armed with the ancient Latin maxim, “Primum non nocere,” or “First, do no harm.” And if you really do believe it would be fun to play with fire, bring a fire extinguisher with you. In presenting this cautionary advice, I’m not saying you should never push the limits or bend the rules, but I want to be sure that, as you dare to experiment, you remain savvy, ethical and responsible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

I invite you to explore the healing power of sex. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to do so. You are also likely to generate good fortune for yourself if you try to fix any aspect of your erotic life that feels wounded or awkward. For best results, suspend all your theories about the way physical intimacy should work in your life. Adopting a beginner’s mind could lead you to subtly spectacular breakthroughs. (P.S. You don’t necessarily need a partner to take full advantage of this big opening.)

Here’s my translation of a passage from the ancient Gospel of Thomas, a

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