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FINDING PUNCHLINES Lukas Nelson talks Promise of the Real, songwriting and legends that advised him along the way

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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Shining a light on the story of Wilmington’s Talana Kreeger

TB: I moved to Wilmington in 1990, after completing a masters in social work at UNC Chapel Hill. Like the rest of the community, I learned of the tragedy through news reports, and felt haunted by the horror of Kreeger’s death. I was compelled to tell her story. After gaining experience in producing sociallyimportant media projects, I began working with local filmmakers to compile interviews of community members who mourned Kreeger, and became acutely aware of the long-term impacts of hate crimes on marginalized communities, which ultimately retain their trauma long after the tragic event.

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ilmington is no stranger to Indiegogo campaigns, especially to fund film projects. “The Park View Project” is a documentary about a hate crime in Wilmington in 1990 whose effects are still felt in the Port City. Producer Tab Ballis sat down to answer some questions for encore readers about his film, its fundraising campaign to bring Talana Kreeger’s tragic story to a larger audience, and why it is important now.

on I-95, Thomas spoke to a local minister by phone, as he confessed a murder. The true horror of Kreeger’s death would gradually unfold, as the quiet coastal community of Wilmington learned the gruesome details through media coverage, which revealed how Talana had been manually disemboweled by her attacker; he left her to bleed to death at the edge of a tree-lined field.

Kreeger’s friends were frustrated in their atencore (e): Please, explain the back sto- tempts to locate a church willing to host her fury of Talana Kreeger. neral, in light of the sensationalized coverage Tab Ballis (TB): Wilmington, NC, was of the murder. A scheduled memorial service shaken by the horrific murder of Talana Quay had been cancelled at the last minute, when Kreeger on February 22, 1990. Published ac- the church became aware the deceased was counts by the Wilmington StarNews alluded to lesbian. It required a hurried relocation to the the importance of “homosexuality” in the case Church of the Good Shepherd, where the without actually discussing the sexuality of the mourners were welcomed. Two years later, victim—or the fact she encountered her killer in 1992, several grieving friends were among in a lesbian bar, the Park View Grill (a location founding members of St. Jude’s Metropolinow known as Dubliner Irish Pub). Long haul tan Community Church, part of a Christian truck driver Ronald Thomas found his way to denomination that affirms the humanity and Park View, where he drank beer and shot pool spirituality of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgenwith the owner, her partner, and 32-year-old der, and straight people. In the words of one of Kreeger. Twelve hours later, at a truck stop its early leaders, “We wanted to have a place 4 encore |september 13 - september 19, 2017 | www.encorepub.com

where we could marry you and bury you.” e: Tell us more about the doc and a little about its themes.

TB: “The Park View Project” explores cultural, religious, legal, and media implications of a hate crime. It has been in production for over 10 years, while the public discourse on LGBT human rights has gained visibility in North Carolina and nationally. “The Park View Project” has benefited from collaboration with crucial resources, including fiscal sponsorship by The Frank Harr Foundation (www. thefrankharrfoundation.com), which will facilitate tax-deductible contributions to complete the documentary, while also supporting the programs of this nonprofit LGBT advocacy organization. With the support of an Audience Engagement Consultation by Working Films (www.workingfilms.org), we will extend the outreach of Park View to a national audience, and engage stakeholders in the advancement of hate crimes protections for these vulnerable communities. e: How did you become involved with the project?

TB: As the United States advances from the historic Supreme Court decision, affirming marriage equality, we have been confronted by the institutionalized hate of HB2 (the “Bathroom Bill”), directed toward the LGBT citizens of North Carolina, as well as similar regressive legislation proposed and enacted in other states. In particular, it appears a false sense of security has made LGBT people even more vulnerable to the specter of hate crimes in recent years—and these attacks are disproportionately directed toward individuals who are too old, too young, too poor to insulate themselves from harm.

The national tragedy of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, and the reality that North Carolina remains in the minority of states lacking any legal hate crime protections for LGBT citizens have magnified the need to create awareness of this growing threat, typically overlooked in the media. “The Park View Project” seeks to initiate dialogue about a more effective response to hate crimes—not only within LGBT communities, but among the family members, advocates and other straight allies who share their concerns for safety. e: When did you start working on the film?

TB: I started with years of research of the events following the murder of Kreeger in 1990, which revealed the burying of her memory as an impact of the shared trauma of this hate crime, which created isolation within the LGBT communities of Wilmington.

In 2004, the production of the film began as a partnership with local filmmaker and original director Ingrid Jungermann, who has moved on to great success with her web series (“The Slope,” “F to 7th”)—most recently, with her dark comedy feature, “Women Who Kill,”

which screened at Cucalorus in 2016. Collaborations with other talented filmmakers since then have produced most of the primary footage needed for “The Park View Project,” as we now move toward post-production. e: You have assembled quite a team; tell us a little about who is bringing what to the table?

TB: In the course of developing a documentary film that will humanize a victim who was rendered a “body found in the woods,” the project has been energized by Stephen Sprinkle’s powerful literary recounting of this and 13 other LGBT hate crime murder victims in his groundbreaking book, “Unfinished Lives” (www.unfinishedlivesblog.com).

Steve has joined the production team for “Park View” as associate producer, and his moving narration will enhance the potential for leveraging the project to cable and online networks.

Associate producer Michael Davenport has maintained due diligence for “Park View” from its inception, as our legal advisor. Focusing on a range of specialties in his private practice, including entertainment law, Michael brings passion and integrity to the production.

“I became a lawyer out of a deep and abiding aspiration to be of service to those in need,” he often says, “to be of assistance to those in peril…” e: Tell us about local musician Laura McLean’s soundtrack.

TB: With her musical career in performance and event promotion, and her work in musical education for at-risk youth through DREAMS of Wilmington, Laura has been a strong voice for creativity and community service on the Cape Fear Coast for decades (www.lauramclean.com). Laura’s fearless, soulful style will infuse “Park View”’s original soundtrack with authenticity, as she captures poignant grittiness of the story, in a manner true to its Southern coastal setting. She makes Kreeger’s spirit come alive with the hauntingly beautiful signature piece, “Left for Dead” (www.cdbaby. com/cd/lauramclean6). e: You have an Indiegogo project. Why? How much are you trying to raise and what is it needed for?

TB: The Indiegogo campaign ends September 12, and will fund its completion, with key interview and archival footage acquisition, editing, soundtrack, and festival entries. Entirely self-funded to date, “The Park View Project” needs an additional $10,000 to complete post-production and begin distribution through film festivals and private screenings for community and academic groups. You can follow, fund and share “Park View,” www.indiegogo. com/projects/park-view-project-film-lgbt#. e: Do you have a target date for finishing the film?

TB: “The Park View Project” has been in development for over 10 years, with contribu-

tions from filmmakers, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, media representatives, elected officials, student interns, and most importantly, the men and women who lived this story and continue to believe the need to tell it.

The effort to learn the meaning of Kreeger’s life and death, and to make it visible to a larger audience, has always felt like a story that must be told—and would be in its own time. While the risks of delay in completing a dauntingly powerful project such as this are not insignificant, loss of source material, unavailability of subjects, dissipation of interest, it appears the urgency of LGBT human rights is advancing, not diminishing the relevance of the story. Our goal is to obtain funding that will complete “Park View” by May 2018. e: Once it is finished, how do you plan to get the film seen—not only by those already open to the message but to people who do not actually understand? Does it have a future as a teaching tool?

TB: In order for Kreeger’s story to reach the broadest audience possible, we will follow a multifaceted distribution plan inspired by the successful rollout of the powerful 2010 documentary, “Gen Silent,” in which producer/director Stu Maddux raised the visibility of LGBT elders nationally, facilitating expansion of resources for the underserved groups, including the launch of a SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) chapter in Wilmington (www. facebook.com/groups/1605447193034199).

The first level of the distribution plan is to apply to festivals that cater to a variety of audiences, in order to generate interest in Kreeger’s story—and in advocacy for LGBT hate crime protections, among the majority of Americans who are well-intended but uninformed about the vulnerability of these communities.

Our next level of distribution involves facilitating private screenings for schools, universities, churches, and human-service organizations, whose missions resonate with themes of community and social justice that are explored in “Park View.” We will provide a package of educational tools, to assist in accomplishing the primary mission of creating dialogue on human rights, as a result of viewing the film.

Finally, we hope to extend the impact of “Park View,” through the powerful storytelling of Stephen Sprinkle, by pitching the documentary to a cable network as a pilot for a series based on “Unfinished Lives.”

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’d hit him,” I said to a young man complaining about a conservative college professor as the fall semester ramped up.

My young friend recoiled. “What are you, Anti-Fa? You’d hit him because you don’t like what he teaches?”

“No,” I clarified. “If that UNCW professor you’re griping about physically assaulted me, I’d protect myself. Otherwise, I’d sit down, work hard and learn something.”

“Don’t you want people like that gone?” he asked.

“Heck no!” I said. “He’s an endangered species, a local treasure. He’s done some sound academic writing, and I admire him for not abandoning the arena.”

“You’re not Anti-Fa! You’re Fascist!” the young man said. To his credit, he remained in the conversation. No punches were thrown.

I’m from the “sticks and stones may break my bones” era, not the “safe space” generation. (I’m also a white male that has not suffered from too much name-calling.) Learning is dangerous; I want the academy to be realistically, physically safe for everyone and an intellectual “safe space” for no one. The academy is exactly where we need to play together on the long road to Veritas.

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Psychologist Jonathan Haidt is concerned about the extinction of conservatives on campus, particularly the conservative social-science professor. Apparently, conservatives are abandoning academia because they believe colleges are left-wing indoctrination centers.

Haidt notes in the 1990s a college student could expect two out of three social-science professors to lean left. Today, there may be as high as a 10/1 liberal/conservative ratio.

Haidt hypothesizes the dying out of WWIIera conservative intellectuals, the rise of “liberal victim culture” and Social Justice Warrior contribute to the situation.

Haidt sees this as a problem.

and senators, or why Big Dawg artistic director Steve Vernon (currently directing another outstanding run of “The Hermit of Ft. Fisher”) has yet to start NFL game at quarterback. For many social conditions, where leveling the playing field may be an issue, the conservative counter argument is “life isn’t fair,” and the playing field is already level enough. The refrain is, “Unequal outcome does not mean unequal opportunity.”

Disparate outcomes are not inherently unjust.

Take Mr. Vernon’s predicament. The fact Steve, a short, slow-footed, quick-witted artist has yet to start one NFL game may be evidence the playing field is not yet level enough.

It screams, “Injustice!” Right?

Or maybe Steve just sucks.

Are there too few women senators or CEOs? Maybe. But maybe women just don’t have the right stuff.

Maybe it’s only right that conservatives go the way of the dodo in the academy. Maybe it’s God’s will. Or evolution. Survival of the fittest. Maybe they don’t have the right stuff.

Maybe when conservative scholars write solid research, they’ll get published, get tenure, and department chairs. Poor little snowflakes.

The ascension of POTUS 45 should signal a turning point for whatever conservative intellectual tradition hasn’t fled the academy for Washington, Wall Street, Breitbart, or the Conspiracy Network. I fundamentally agree with Professor Haidt but find his tendency to blame the liberal social-justice warrior for this problem annoying. Conservative intelligentsia will get no sympathy from me.

POTUS 45 and a 10/1 ratio is exactly what conservative intellectuals deserve after 50 years of abandoning the academic arena, marginalizing intellectual rigor, debasing the “liberal” arts, developing “Creation Science,” denying climate change, and redefining the entire purpose of public higher education as to teach students to be cogs in the great machinery of capitalism. Rush, Hannity, Beck, Coulter? Intellectual beacons of American conservatism? William F. Buckley is spinning eloquently in his grave.

But is it? Are conservative intellectuals going the way of the dodo bird? (Please, don’t offend the campus conservative, he or she might be the last one we ever see.) Is the conservative college professor a new victim class that requires protection? Do we need affirmative action and a “conservative quota”?

We don’t need conservative quotas yet. We need teachers and students of diverse viewpoints to have the guts to stay in the classroom and in the conversation, much like the UNCW professor. It’s a long and bumpy road to Veritas. To take another step together, we also may need to look more closely at a teacher’s publication record than voting preferences.

Let’s look at the situation the way conservatives tend to look at the dearth of women CEOs

Maybe someday Steve Vernon will win the Super Bowl!

WAIT, WHAT?

The People’s Liberation Army Daily, a Chinese state-run military newspaper, has declared on its WeChat account that fewer Chinese youth are passing fitness tests to join the army because they are too fat and masturbate too much, resulting in abnormally large testicular veins. The web article cited one town’s statistics, where 56.9 percent of candidates were rejected for failing to meet physical requirements. China’s military quickly beat down the article’s assertion, saying: “The quality of our recruits is guaranteed, and the headwaters of our military will flow long and strong.”

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

Police in Osnabruck, Germany, stopped a vehicle on Aug. 19 and found an unusual trove of drugs inside: Plastic bags filled with about 5,000 ecstasy pills, with a street value of about $46,000 — all in the shape of Donald Trump’s head. The orange tablets depicted Trump’s signature sweep of hair and his rosebud mouth. An unnamed 51-yearold man and his son, 17, also had a large sum of cash and were taken into custody.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

The Japanese funeral industry demonstrated its forward thinking on Aug. 23 when practitioners gathered for the Life Ending Industry Expo in Tokyo. Among the displays was a humanoid robot named Pepper who can conduct a Buddhist funeral, complete with chanting and tapping a drum. Pepper is a collaboration between SoftBank and Nissei Eco Co., which wrote the chanting software. Michio Inamura, Nissei’s executive adviser, said the robot could step in when priests are not available.

Also at the Life Ending Industry Expo in Tokyo, four undertakers competed on stage as funeral music played to see who could best display the ancient skills of ritually dressing the dead. The Shinto religion in Japan believes that the dead are impure just after death and that dressing the body purifies the spirit. The contestants dressed live human volunteers and were observed by three judges. Rino Terai, who won the contest, said, “I practiced every day to prepare for this competition.”

In Iran, the education department has banned people who are considered “ugly” from being teachers. The list of conditions and features that prevent one from being

a teacher includes facial moles, acne, eczema, scars and crossed eyes. Also on the list of unsavory conditions are cancer, bladder stones or color-blindness, none of which can be observed by others.

FAN-ANTIC

Jeffrey Riegel, 56, of Port Republic, New Jersey, left ‘em laughing with his obituary’s parting shot at the Philadelphia Eagles. In it, Riegel asked that eight Eagles players act as pallbearers, “so the Eagles can let me down one last time.” Riegel owned season tickets for 30 years, during which the Eagles never won a Super Bowl.

LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES

Sonogram photos are notoriously difficult to decipher, but one couple in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, are sure theirs shows a man watching over their unborn daughter. “When they gave it to us ... Umm, to me, it’s Jesus. And it looks like Jesus,” said mom Alicia Zeek. She and father Zac Smith have two older children, both born with birth defects, and the image is putting them at ease about their third child.

“Once ... we looked at the picture, I was like—look, babe, we have nothing to worry about,” Smith said.

LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS

Ocsan Feliciano Rosado, 22, was driving a stolen car on Monday, Aug. 21, when he stopped off at a Harbor Freight store in Kissimmee, Florida, to pick up a welder’s helmet for viewing the solar eclipse. As he dawdled next to the vehicle, looking up at the sun with his helmet on, members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Auto Theft Unit interrupted his reverie and arrested him.

Adam Darrough, 29, of Little Rock, Arkansas, tried to elude officers who had arrived at his girlfriend’s house to arrest him by climbing out a back window. But when that didn’t work, he hid in her attic. Meanwhile, Erinique Hill, 20, held police at bay outside her home. Things went south for Darrough when he fell through the attic floor, and Little Rock police officers arrested him for a number of felonies, including hindering arrest.

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FINDING PUNCHLINES:

Lukas Nelson talks Promise of the Real, songwriting and legends that advised him along the way BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

sales that translates to,” Nelson quips.

“But people seem to like it.”

have a lot of music I want to put out there, but it’s so hard to put it all together,” singer-songwriter and guitarist Lukas Nelson tells encore last Labor Day evening. “And to finally release [a record] ... it’s just nice to have it out there.”

It’s an exciting time for Nelson as a “new” artist—not new in the sense of being a musician on the scene but new to being in the public eye. It was a big deal for him to partner with a record label to help spread the word of his existence.

“I

Nelson scheduled our interview amidst days and weeks of travel. “We just landed a couple hours ago in New York,” he divulges. Still, it didn’t dampen his enthusiasm for the release of his band’s self-titled work on Fantasy Records, “Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.”

“I’m really happy with this record, to be honest,” he adds. “It’s my proudest achievement so far, in terms of putting out my own music.”

Thus far it’s received glowing reviews.

More so, it’s ranked on multi-genre Billboard charts. “I don’t know how many

A long-time fan and friend of Neil Young (he actually met his drummer, Anthony LoGerfo, at a Neil Young concert in 2008), Nelson and the Promise of the Real backed up the legendary Canadian musician on “The Monsanto Years” album (2015). They had made appearances at Young’s famed (now defunct) Bridge School Benefit and Farm Aid (the latter also run by Nelson’s father, along with John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews).

Such experiences have culminated in the band receiving top-notch guidance along the way.

“That was a big achievement in and of itself—having a record label sign us—because we don’t exactly play pop music,” he adds. “They’re taking a chance and I think they’re happy.”

Nelson’s drawn to storytelling found in country music, as well as heard in soul, gospel, or rock ‘n’ roll: short, quick songs that have punchlines. The latest collection reflects an appreciation of and development within that formula. He’s not trying to “genre bend” or reinvent the wheel with this record.

“I mean, nobody’s really reinventing

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anything these days—unless you’re playing Indie music,” he says, “which is great— I love some great bands out there that are really doing well. . . . I guess I’m just trying to write in clear, concise, melodic, and lyrical ways.”

This is also the first album from Nelson’s six-piece. Promise of the Real is complete with Tato Melgar (percussion), Anthony LoGerfo (drums) and Corey McCormick (bass, vocals), as well as newer members Jesse Siebenberg (steel guitars, Farfisa organ, vocals) and Alberto Bof (piano, Wurlitzer).

Recorded at The Village Studios in West Los Angeles, “Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real” is riddled with major talents’ influences and contributions. Jess Wolfe and Holly Lessig of Lucius provided backing vocals on five tracks, while Stefani Germanotta (a.k.a. Lady Gaga) sang on “Carolina” and “Find Yourself.” “Just Outside of Austin” features a lovely introduction lead by his aunt, Bobbie Nelson, on keys (she also plays with his dad’s band—Willie and Friends—all of whom stopped over in Wilmington at The Shell on Tues., Sept. 5).

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“[Neil] helped me with a few songs and had some advice for a few tunes,” he tells. “Dad listened to a few songs I had written. Then he’d say, ‘You should put that one on there and that one.’ . . . They both influenced the record a lot.”

Nelson has continued to develop his 12 tracks on the road. All have received stage time; though, he’s mindful of how well a couple play out in certain venues. “I haven’t really done ‘Breath of My Baby’ a lot live because it’s so slow,” he explains.

“It’s just too low energy for a lot of shows.”

Songs are still evolving, too. Nelson plays “Carolina” and “Run and Shine” with an electric guitar to give it more power.

“I think our next plan should be a live record because it’s completely different,” he observes. “I already know that I could do better. And I have a lot of other great songs and there are things I want to fine tune in recording, but I want it a little less polished because the polish kind of gets in the way.

I’d like to have a little more rock ‘n’ roll in the next one—that’s what we do live.”

Nelson will head back to the studio later in the month. In the meantime, Wilmingtonians can hear the band live at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

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LASTING LEGACIES:

The Doobie Brothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Patrick Simmons talks new tracks, heads to the Wilson Center BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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esus is just alright with me / Jesus is just alright / oh, yeah!â&#x20AC;?

The lyrics inevitably swarm around in my head upon any mention of The Doobie Brothers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jesus is Just Alrightâ&#x20AC;? is one of many popular songs from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s rock band catalog, which also includes hits like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black Water,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;China Groveâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Takinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; it to the Streets.â&#x20AC;? Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tunes Wilmingtonians will hear most likely when The Doobie Brothers play the Wilson Center on September 17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes you feel good when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that moment of everyone singing along,â&#x20AC;? Simmons admits of the fan-favorites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You almost wait for those moments in the set. . . .

We also try to throw in songs that allow sets to stretch out a little bit.â&#x20AC;?

With an almost 50-year career, The Doobie Brothers have a deep pool of deep cuts to dip into as well. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve recently started

incorporating into sets â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dark Eyed Cajun Womanâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clear as the Driven Snowâ&#x20AC;? from â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Captain and Meâ&#x20AC;? (1973), as well as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eyes of Silverâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Road Angelâ&#x20AC;? off of â&#x20AC;&#x153;What Were Once Vices Are Now Habitsâ&#x20AC;?

(1974).

theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the wonderful thing about arts and general: You just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learn too much.â&#x20AC;?

Nevertheless, Simmons thinks the modern music industry is a lot more â&#x20AC;&#x153;user-friendlyâ&#x20AC;? than people realizeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; for both artists and listeners. New mediums and the digital age have had a positive impact in the studio and on the live stage.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it feels good, we end up throwing it in there,â&#x20AC;? Simmons says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oftentimes, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also reinvent them a little bitâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like let the sax player have a solo here, or make a particular riff a little part to insert in the arrangement to extend [it] a little bit . . . or make up a part for a song to give it some dynamic lift.â&#x20AC;?

Simmons, who lives in Hawaii, is preparing to hit the road again with Tom Johnston (guitars, vocals) and John McFee (guitars, pedal steel, dobro, fiddle, vocals), along with Bill Payne (keyboards), Marc Russo (saxophone), Ed Toth (drums), and John Cowan (bass, vocals). While the original Doobie lineup has evolved since their inception in 1969, their songs continue to weave and thread across generations.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life is a lot easier on the stage and road when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to carry as much or travel with as much equipment,â&#x20AC;? he observes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the quality of music has markedly improved. . . . The way that bands present themselves is more studio-like, in terms of being able to hear the instruments more dynamically and apart from each other [on stage]. The quality of digital processing has smoothed out a lot of the rough edges for live presentation.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s LEGENDS: The Doobie Brothers prepare to play Wilson Center on Sunday. Courtesy photo

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got kids coming up to us, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve listened to all your albums all my life,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I play guitar and pur band still plays your songs at gigs,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Simmons recites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are the moments that reaffirm we are on the right track.â&#x20AC;?

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The Doobie Brothers have marked many milestones in roughly five decades: GRAMMY Awards; being among the first bands to play in simulcast on TV; playing with The Allman Brothers; meeting Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, BB King, Muddy Waters, and others who Simmons and company idolize. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to think, Gosh, I want to see those guys because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting old.

They might not be working or might not be around in five or 10 years,â&#x20AC;? Simmons says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten to in a certain respect.â&#x20AC;?

Now Simmons is among artists with lasting legacies and enduring passion for creating music. His years of experience, lessons learned, and collection of memories have lead him to at least one piece of sage advice for those looking to â&#x20AC;&#x153;make itâ&#x20AC;?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get the hell out of this businessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too hard!â&#x20AC;? he quips and laughs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In all seriousness, I tell everyone to just practice, practice, practice. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learn too much.

I still learn all the time; I hear people do something, and go home and try to do what

The Doobie Brothers recently went into the studio to cut four new tracks. Two were written by Johnston, one a bit folk-driven, while the other is more straight rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll.

Simmons contributed two more, both cut with just an acoustic guitar and microphone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For my songs, one is a little more rhythmic and Latin-flavored,â&#x20AC;? he describes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and the other is not exactly jazz but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more in that direction a little bit.â&#x20AC;?

While the aforementioned songs are still under wraps for now, Simmons anticipates releasing them a few at a time rather than wait for a record release. There could be a full-length album down the road, but folks wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to wait for new songs in the interim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think an album in some ways is an antiquated concept,â&#x20AC;? Simmons observes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think when you look at artists these days you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to wait for months and months for a strategic moment to release.â&#x20AC;?

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Tony Barnes (6pm; Free; Country)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

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

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Rock, Pop, Country) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

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Gary Lazer Eyes (9pm; Cover TBD) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

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Elena Woodard (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Mark Weber (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Neighborhood Night (6pm; Free)

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

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Jazz with Darryl Murrill & Jazzpel (6:30pm; $10-$18)

—Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.; 910-251-3700

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

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

The Awkward Silents (7pm; $3; Singer-Songwriter, Eclectic) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

DJ Lord Walrus (9pm; $3)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

The Georgia Flood (10pm; Cover TBD; Groove, Pop) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Firedrums Fire Dancers (7:30pm; Free)

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Rob Ronner (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

Live Music & Great Food (6pm; Free)

—Porches Cafe, 1030 Chair Rd., Castle Hayne

Machine Gun (6pm; Free; Rock) $3.50 Red Oak Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm

Jim Quick & Coastline (6pm; $2-$10; Beach Music)

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—SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Beach Ave N.; 910-707-0533

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

—Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.; 910-798-7700

Sunset Cruise with Live Music by Monica Jane (6:30pm; $27; Singer-Songwriter)

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

—Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

Sean Donnelly (7pm, 9:30pm; $14; Comedy)

$5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas *Drink Specials run all day

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

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McLovins (10pm; Cover TBD; Rock, Pop) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Music and Mausoleum Tour (2pm; $15) —Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N 15th St.

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

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.; 910-76-BOOKS

Reggae Sunday with Selah Dubb (3pm; Free)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Kure Beach Boogie in the Park (5pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Folk Night (6:30pm; $15)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Jam Sandwich (8pm; Free)

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

—The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

GlowRage Paint Party (9pm; $15) —The Shell, 14 Harnett St.

Jam Sandwich Band (9:30pm; Free)

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

DJ Dr. Jones (10pm; $3)

—Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave.

Litz (10pm; Cover TBD; Funk) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

The Beau Rikkis (3pm; Free; Surf Twang)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

James Jarvis (6pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—Candle Nut Restaurant, 21 N. Front St.

Sunset Cruise with Live Music by Johanna Winkel (6:30pm; $27; Singer-Songwriter) —Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

DJ Pop-up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

The Doobie Brothers (7:30pm; $64-$138; Rock) —Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

UB40 Legends Ali, Astro & Mickey (7pm; $39-$70; Pop) —Greenfield Lake, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Gypsy Open Mic Mondays (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

The Blood Royale, Children Of The Reptile, Infinity Fortress (8:30pm; $7; Heavy Rock) —Reggies 42nd Street Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910-799-6465

Monday Night Parade: Lit & Friends (9pm; Free) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Wilmington Boys Choir (6pm; Free)

—St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16h St.

Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

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

Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Sean Donnelly (7pm, 9:30pm; $14; Comedy)

Mike Frusha (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

Ian Hollingsworth (7pm; $3; Indie)

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Lynch Mob (7pm; $25; Rock)

—The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

Wilmington Symphony Concert (7:30pm; $25-$35) —Wilson Center, 703 N 3rd St.

The Clams (8pm; Free; Rock)

—Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 910-821-0362

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DJ Sir Nick Bland (10pm; $3)

Sacred Cashcow (8pm; $3-$7; Plunk)

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Blackfoot, Faith & Scare and Nowhere’s Home (9pm; $12; Heavy Rock)

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—Reggies 42nd Street Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.; 910-799-6465

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Justin Fox Duo and Pepe’s Tacos (8pm; Free; Americana)

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Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free)

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

Laura McLean’s Songwriter Night (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

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All-female artist group, Diverse Works, opens ‘Vibrations’ at ACME

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

our years ago ACME studio artist MJ Cunningham invited several fellow female artists to collaborate with her for a new show. After the initial success of their first exhibition, the artists started their own group called “Diverse Works.” This year the Diverse ladies are back with new and veteran faces. Featuring work from Cunningham, Katherine Webb, Peggy Vineyard, Chris Farley, Anne Sinclair, Kate Sinclair, Liz Hosier, Harriett Marshall Goode, and Kelly Merritt, Diverse Works opens “Vibrations,” on Friday, Sept. 22, as part of Arts Council of Wilmington/NHC’s monthly Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

Webb, a well-versed artist of many media, has been with the group since its inception.

Her involvement with Diverse Works began with her friendship with Cunningham.

“MJ and I had a show together in 2011 called ‘Passionate Illuminations,’ a.k.a. hot

flashes, which was a lot of fun,” Webb recalls. “Right after was the time when Diverse Works came into being. The group has fluctuated between seven and 10 members.”

my work, especially the rhythms of nature from seascapes.”

With seven artists participating in “Vibrations,” the group work creates complex and engrossing displays.

“We’re a very cohesive group, which is extremely rare for a group of women our age,” Webb notes.

“We’re all very creative in different ways, but we work very well together, and MJ is our fearless leader.”

Cunningham is known for her mixed-media works, as well as acrylic and oil paintings. She includes a bal-

MIXED MEDIA: ‘He Thinks He Can Fly with That Thing’ by Katherine Webb is one of several pieces from local female artists in ‘Vibrations.’ Courtesy image

anced blend of realism and abstract pieces in her collection. Her collage/mixed-media demonstrate brilliant integration of ordinary bits of fabric, paper and other found materials to gain prominent texture, even amidst an eclectic background. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Cunningham’s mastered her abilities to capture the beauty of varied landscapes in realistic oil and acrylic works.

This year her daughter, Kelly Merritt, is joining the group exhibition. A graphic designer, Merritt is a skilled photographer as well and bringing wondrous healing properties of nature to the exhibit.

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Webb dabbles in sculpture, mobiles, acrylic on canvas, and watercolor. “Anything I can get my hands on,” she quips. Art is something she says she was destined to do.

“I don’t feel like I really had much of a choice in the matter; it’s just what I do and have always done, so I continue to do it. I’ve been making art for 70 years.”

As far as her creative process, Webb doesn’t stay tied to one thing in particular for long. She focuses all energy into one moment at a time. “Then something might spark an idea to try something else,” she notes. “It’s almost like reading two or three novels at the same time. These days I’ve been doing mostly abstract pieces on canvas or paper. Nature is a heavy influence in

Webb has appropriately shaken things up for “Vibrations” by presenting work typically out of her realm.

Currently, two large canvases feature abstract landscapes. “I have two others, as well, that are very odd and not particularly pretty to look at,” she quips, “aside from the colors.”

“Shaman’s Tale” and “He Thinks He Can Fly with That Thing” are figurativeabstract pieces. Each possess a colorful character: A turquoise bird, with an almost divine aura, rises among a dark cloud in “Shaman’s Tale.” A curious red figure holds a curved device in his outstretched arm in the latter painting. Another of Webb’s pieces is an abstract called “Storm A-Coming Way Yonder,” eerily appropriate in the midst of the monstrous hurricane season in our nation.

Alongside Webb, Cunningham and Merritt, “Vibrations” will feature the abstract acrylic paintings of Vineyard, who recently won Best in Show at the 18th annual Landfall Foundation Art Show and Sale, and Hosier’s abstract multi-media paintings, influenced by life experiences. Anne Sinclair will contribute recent works from her 2-D and 3-D collection of pieces inspired by nature, along with her daughter, Kate, a student at the Academy of Art in New York City. Farley’s vibrant, abstract acrylic works, and Goode’s figurative paintings will round out the exhibit.

“Vibrations” will open with a reception at ACME Art Studio on Friday, Sept. 22. The exhibit will remain on display until Oct. 27.

Admission is free to the general public and all artwork is for sale.

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Opening: Fri., Sept. 22, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; on display until Oct. 27 Acme Art Studios • 711 N. 5th Ave. Free facebook.com/acmeartstudios

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Our annual Artist’s Choice Show will be opening on August 11. Deadline to enter is June 30th. We must have your entry form, fee and jpegs of your submissions by that date.

Our guest juror this year will be Todd Carignan.

Download the entry form at artexposure50. com or call for entries. Send jpegs to artexposure50@gmail.com. Any NC artist over the age of 18 is allowed to submit up to two works for consideration.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19thcentury horse stable and exhibits original art.

“American Appetite 2017: Assemblages by William H. Overman” continues through September 23rd. The artist combines ceramics with salvaged materials to reflect our nation’s voracious and often misguided appetites.

Debra Bucci’s painting on display, which has been used for the official poster for the 2nd Annual American Craft Walk Wilmington (ACWW).

Visit our booth at the corner of Front and Princess streets during the American Craft Walk Wilmington on Saturday, September 23rd, 9 - 5pm.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

24 N. Front St. (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun.., noon - 6 p.m. Call for appointment!

As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and an expanded showroom with stunning collections from both new and returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art

for the discerning collector.

Cureent Exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available.

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts. Our clients include many major museums.

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EXPO 216

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com A “gallerium,” Expo 216 is part gallery and part museum. Incorporating 5,000 square feet over two floors, Expo 216 features thoughtprovoking art and fashions. Its one-year expositions are theme-driven. D eath & Dying , the second theme, is now open. Installations by local artists, such as Spectrum of Spirits by Joan McLoughlin and Contemplating Transcendence

by Niki Hildebrand are featured. Exhibits, such as The History of Funeral Care a nd Mourning Practices, provide an educational element. Visitors may also experience a journey through the I nfinity Room. Expo 216 is a supporter of the Wilmington music scene and provides live music during the Fourth Friday Gallery Night.

with a fresh perspective. Show will remain on view during regular business hours.

PEACOCK FINE ART

224 S. Water St. #1A • (910) 254-4536 Monday through Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. www.peacocksfineart.com.

Adjacent to the River to Sea gallery, Features paintings by Wilmington based plein air painter Jim Bettendorf. Local scenes of Wilmington and surrounding areas cover the walls.

Original oil paintings and a selection of giclée prints available for purchase. Open daily from noon to six.

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 visi-

tors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works

by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, fabric art, pottery, sculpture, turned and carved wood and artisan-created jewelry. There are two onsite kilns and four wheels used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery. A custom framing department is available. There are realistic and abstract art classes as well as workshops by nationally and regionally known artists.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com “At This Point” features new work from mixedmedia artist BF Reed. Reed’s work spans from hyper-real pastel drawings to acrylic, abstract assemblages. Will remain on view until September 16.

New Elements opens at award-winning restaurant, 18 Seaboard (18 Seaboard Ave., Suite #100 in downtown Raleigh) on Saturday, Sept.

23, with a celebratory reception from 6 -8 p.m.

Exhibition features new work from legendary North Carolina artist Robert F. Irwin. For the first time, Irwin layers his own photography into his paintings; allowing him to revisit former subjects

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‘Wind River’ features strong performances and intriguing mystery

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BY: ANGHUS

The film is set in the perpetual snowdrift of rural Wyoming. Cory (Jeremy Renner) is a game tracker who has spent his entire life in the mountains. He’s a gifted hunter familiar with the threats that populate this region, both animal and human.

His existence has been troubled in recent years. Personal tragedy has ruined his marriage. His relationship with his son is the only thing keeping him connected to this world.

While riding through the massive Wind River Reservation, he discovers the body of a young woman. The evidence suggests foul play, which prompts FBI agent Jane Banner (Elizabeth Olsen) to start an investigation. It’s a complicated situation. The Wind River Reservation houses a Native-American population with their own sets of rules and laws. It’s also full of an extremely disenfranchised population of drug addicts and alcoholics, as well as a woefully understaffed Sheriff’s department, which tries to police a massive patch of land with only six officers.

Jane is a little overwhelmed with all the shifting variables of investigating a case on a reservation. She needs someone who knows the area and the population, so she asks Cory to help her look into the murder. Cory has some personal connections to the murder victim, which fuels his involvement in the case. Together they begin to unravel a very complicated narrative, which leads to more dead bodies and a dark element lurking deep within the Wind River Reservation.

The story of “Wind River” is a fairly simple one. It’s not a great mystery or a classic who-

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Sept. 13 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 13th): “Maudie,” based on a true story, is an unlikely romance in which the reclusive Everett Lewis hires a fragile yet determined woman named Maudie to be his housekeeper.

Maudie, bright-eyed but hunched with crippled hands, yearns to be independent, to live away from her protective family and to create art. Unexpectedly, Everett finds himself falling in love.

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y favorite movies these days are the unexpected ones—under-the-radar gems that still offer a sense of discovery. It’s rare these days when movies feel marketed to death. I knew nothing of “Wind River” before seeing it, other than it starred two wellestablished talented actors: Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen. After a summer of blockbusters blasting into my periphery, it was kind of nice to walk up to the ticket counter with no concrete idea of what I was going to see. Fortunately, “Wind River” was a great surprise.

“Wind River” reminded me of a couple of movies I greatly enjoy: Christopher Nolan’s wonderfully tense nail-biter “Insomnia” (2002) and the fantastic procedural thriller, “Thunderheart” (1992), starring Val Kilmer. “Wind River” could easily be a great pairing for a double feature with either.

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AWARD WORTHY: Jeremy Renner is perfectly intense in the small-town murder mystery of ‘Wind River.’ Photo credit: The Weinstein Company

dunit. In fact, everything is eventually revealed in a matter-of-fact way, which fulfills many audience questions but not organically. In fact, the law enforcement characters in “Wind River” all suffer from a layer of naiveté solely for the purpose of allowing the mystery to not be resolved too quickly. The movie is carried by Jeremy Renner’s hellaciously intense performance. There’s a quiet brooding quality to Renner far more genuine than so many of his contemporaries. His fiery gaze is only matched by Tom Hardy, who can equally convey rage, suffering and tragedy with little more than a glance.

Writer/director Taylor Sheridan does a great job of creating an atmospheric frigid wasteland for our characters to inhabit. Much like his scripts for “Hell or High Water” and “Sicario,” the palpable tone is of consistent dread. The snow-covered mountains of Wyoming and grey skies above them feel like a hellish landscape, as Cody traverses the area to try and discover the truth.

If I have one complaint about the movie, it’s that the resolution feels far more convenient and one-dimensional than the characters investigating the crimes. Our villains are cookiecutter scumbags audiences are happy to see brutally brought to justice.

Yet, even that complaint is minuscule in relation to the overall quality of the finished film. “Wind River” is an excellent thriller, with

a strong central performance from Jeremy Renner and an intriguing small-town murder scenario that yields some exceptional dramatic results. A great little discovery that—much like 2016’s “Hell or High Water”—feels taut and could end up with a lot of award-season love at year’s end.

DETAILS: Wind River

Rated R Directed by Taylor Sheridan Starring Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Jon Bernthal

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Sept. 18-20 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 20th): “Lady Macbeth” is set in rural England in 1865.

Katherine is stifled by her loveless marriage to a bitter man twice her age, and his cold, unforgiving family. When she embarks on a passionate affair with a young worker on her husband’s estate, a force is unleashed inside her so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. (R, 90 min.)

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■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS 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

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated 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.

From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon closed. TuesFri 11am-9 pm. Sat and Sun breakfast 8-11:30, opened 8am to 9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar, check out our facebook for wine tasting and live music schedule ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafewilmington.com and facebook.com/thefelixcafewilmington 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.

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■ 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 to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours 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

MUNCHIES The most unique restaurant in Wilmington is Munchies. Located adjacent to the UNCW campus, Munchies provides a new take on classic American fare. Selling items unavailable anywhere else such as the famous “Fat Sandwiches”, decadent milk shakes, and fried desserts set Munchies apart, while the incredible flavor of traditional items such as burgers and wings make Munchies stand out.

Open until 3 am daily, and offering dine in, take out, and delivery options, as well the choice of ordering online, Munchies is a new American classic for todays modern world. Perfect for lunch, dinner or a late night snack, and totally customizable, Munchies makes sure you get your food, your way, all day.

419 S. College Rd., Unit 35, 910-798-4999. Dine in • Delivery • Take out ■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: 12pm - 3 am daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: munchiesfoodco.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 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 RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot.

Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.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

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■ 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

ASIAN GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces.

We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday. At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Closed Monday, Tues-Sat 11:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

5:00p.m. - 9:30, Sunday 5p.m. - 9p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.com HIBACHI TO GO Hibachi To Go is a locally owned, family business serving only the freshest ingredients with two locations. We invite you to try our menu items at either our Hampstead Drive-thru location, where you can walk-up, take-out, or call in and pick up your meal or our Ogden location with dine-in or take-out options.

We’re convenient for lunch and dinner. Open 7 days 11 am - 9 pm. Our popular Daily Lunch Specials are featured Monday-Friday for $4.69 with selections from our most popular menu items! We always have fresh seafood selections at Hibachi To Go, like delicious peeled our shrimp, fresh local flounder and always a fresh catch fillet in-house. We quick grill our seafood for great flavor and healthy meal. Check our Facebook Page for today’s awesome Hibachi To Go Lunch Special. Always fresh, great food at a super good price. Hibachi To Go Facebook.

Hampstead Phone: 910.270.9200. • Ogden Phone: 910.791.7800 Kerr Ave Phone: 910-833-8841 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open 7 days 11am-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, North Wilmington, Hampstead ■ WEBSITE: www.hibachitogo.com 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 NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order.

Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs.,

11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids 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.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.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.

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine

Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com. @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine.com

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New Yorkstyle bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel?

Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps. Whatever you’re

looking for, we have you covered. Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue—right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Bagels-301865953202309/

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Tucked in the U-shape of University Landing, a block from UNCW is Wilmington’s fave Caribbean restaurant, serving diners for over nine years.

Family-owned and -operated, Jamaica’s Comfort Zone provides a relaxing atmosphere along with a blend of Caribbean delights. Our guests have graced us with numerous compliments over the years: “explosive Caribbean culinary experience”; “every year we are here on vacation—you are our first stop”; “flavors just dance in my mouth.” From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as Brownstew chicken, curry goat, oxtail, and jerk pork, our selections also include many vegetarian and select seafood options.

Student meal options are $6.99, and catering options are available. University Landing, 417 S. College Road, Wilmington SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Sat., 11:45am-9pm. Closed Sun. and Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter

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THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events.

Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com

IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open 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 – call ahead

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’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 Antonio’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. ■ 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.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique familyfriendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops.

Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s.

Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 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.

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 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/week, 365 days/year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com

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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 free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.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 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.; Sat-Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chilechipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1

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“We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm

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daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com 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) Handcrafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-7993847.

■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 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 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

Dinner: Tuesday & Wednesday 5pm - 9pm Thursday through Saturday 5:00 pm - 10 pm Brunch: Sunday 11 am - 3 pm

1001 N. 4th Street www.districtnc.com

(910) 769-6565 Banquet Space Available

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TUESDAY: Burger Features & Draft Pint $15

WEDNESDAY: Small Plate Specials

THURSDAY: Champagne & Wine Specials

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. 910-3430200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ 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. (910-4587380) 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 Restau-

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rant 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; Fri-Sat, 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. 910-2399153.

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SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun.

Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

■ 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 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.

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CARPE LIBRUM:

Sharyn McCrumb writes another page turner in ‘The Unquiet Grave’ graphs—a wealth of evidence to bring the folktale back into the real world.”

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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From her incredible research she reconstructs a story in a way that makes an episode of “Law and Order” look like child’s play. It’s an incredible story that spans the Civil War to the Depression. Race, class and gender are all factors McCrumb sheds light on with skill and subtlety—not shying away from them but showing them within context.

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.

If anyone has read much of McCrumb’s work, one of her recurring themes is the complexity of the Civil War within mountain communities: one farm supporting the Union and their next door neighbor supporting the Confederacy. How did that play out for 40 years after the war? Another theme appears: neighbors supporting different sides of war and—for surprising reasons—live together in the same county, for the rest of their lives after the war’s end. How, for example, did a young AfricanAmerican lawyer find himself as part of the legal team defending a capital crime, commit-

Welcome to Carpe Librum, encore’s biweekly book column, wherein I will dissect a current title or 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 Unquiet Grave: A Novel” Atria Books, 2017, pgs. 358

By Sharyn McCrumb

Sharyn McCrumb is perhaps best known for her “Ballad” novels—“The Ballad of Tom Dooley,” for example. In the series of books, McCrumb takes traditional Appalachian ballads and explores backstories behind the songs in novel form. They are fascinating and fabulous vehicles for making regional history come alive and giving context for cultural touchpoints.

Her latest offering, “The Unquiet Grave,” is a small divergence. Instead of a ballad, McCrumb has taken a true ghost story as her inspiration. “The Greenbrier Ghost” is one of West Virginia’s most well-known ghost stories.

Like Wilmington’s very own ghost story of the “Maco Light,” The Greenbrier Ghost was a real person: Zona Shue, whose appearance from beyond the grave was entered into testimony in the trial for her murder. Does it sound incredible? Perhaps—which is why the story has continued to fascinate for more than 100 years. In McCrumb’s hands, the real people who inspired the events come to life. Thus a story that sounds beyond belief comes into sharp focus.

ted by a white man, in 1897 in West Virginia?

How do remote hill farmers interact with more prosperous city dwellers? How did all these pieces impact the outcome of the trial and lives involved?

What I like so much about McCrumb’s writing is she doesn’t turn away from very human parts of the story; she embraces them. Humans are difficult and contradictory creatures, and she shows it across the board. Each character is very flawed but loving, alternately wonderful and disappointing. Part of human psychology is we like to put people into little boxes: “If you like this, that means you belong here, and you can’t like that.” It’s absurd because—though we might like to categorize people—the human experience is far more exciting and interesting. It is exactly our contradictions that make us interesting. One of McCrumb’s strengths as a writer is her ability to blend aspects of our experiences to make realistic characters and compelling storytelling. Like all her work, this one is a page-turner.

we meet James P. D. Gardner, who served on the defense team during the Shue trial.

Zona Heaster met and married “Trout” Shue in a hasty manner. Let’s say she didn’t know him well enough beforehand. After the wedding, he became controlling and refused to let her family visit. Within months of the wedding, she was found dead, apparently from fainting and falling downstairs.

Trout controlled access to her body and had her buried quickly. Within weeks, the dead woman appeared to her mother and demonstrated she had been strangled and her neck was broken. Zona’s mother visited the county prosecutor and related her tale. The prosecutor ordered an autopsy. Her body was exhumed and a trial was put in motion, and eventually Shue was found guilty of murdering his wife. That’s apparently what most people remember and retell, with a strong emphasis on Zona appearing to her mother from beyond the grave to name her killer.

Enter: McCrumb.

From her author’s note at the end of book: McCrumb likes to alternate voices and time “When I first requested information on the periods in her work. It is one of the tools she Greenbrier Ghost, I was referred to a book of uses to remind readers how the story changes regional folktales, in which Zona’s story took upon who is telling it and when. up all of a page and half. Two years later, with “The Unquiet Grave” unfolds in two time the help of a number of generous and scholarperiods: the first is Greenbrier, WV, in the late ly people, I had amassed a pile of documents 1890s. The second is in the 1930s at a segre- 6 inches thick: census records, birth and death gated mental asylum in West Virginia, where certificates, property records, maps, photo-

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

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events

ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

First Sat. of Aug., Sept. and Oct., 10am-4pm.

Outdoor: $15, every 10x10. Indoor: $20. every 10x10. Make RSVP today. Food vendors welcome. American Legion Post 167, 16660 Hwy US 17, Hampstead. ncalpost167.org.

ARTISAN MARKET

Historic Downtown Marketplace (Marketplace) each Sunday, 10am-3:30pm through Oct. in Riverfront Park. Local artists bring an amazing shopping experience to downtown Wilmington, right on the water in the heart of downtown with art, music, crafts and more. As the Marketplace

continues to grow, it becomes an economic contributor to the downtown providing locals and tourist alike with a unique shopping option and a valuable downtown experience. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

KURE BEACH MARKET

Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods at the Kure Beach Market. Held throughout summer months on Tues., 8am-1pm at Ocean Front Park, through Aug. 29. 105 Atlantic Ave.

LIGHT, HOPE, JUSTICE

Fri., Sept. 15, 12:15-1pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. As people of faith, our action should always flow from prayer and reflection. Prayer reminds us of God’s presence within all of us,

helps us focus on what we know to be true— such as the dignity of every human person, gives us hope, and moves us to a concern for peace with justice in our world. Remember our common dignity, our unique heritage as children of God, and our interconnectedness as brothers and sisters in the one human family. Everyone invited. 16 N. 16th St. www.spechurch.com

CB DRAGON BOAT REGATTA

Sept. 15, 6pm: 5th annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta will feature a free live outdoor concert, with food and beverages for sale in the main event area on Fri., 15, 6pm.

(Behind the SeaWitch Café in Carolina Beach at Winner&Canal). On Sat., 16, 9am, 24 amateur teams will be competing on historic 45’ Chinese

dragon boats for the title of regatta champions.

20 paddlers and one drummer to keep the pace per team. Hosted by The Island Men this all day event features over 60 races in the Carolina Beach Yacht Basin with the finish line at the Carolina Beach Marina. Free to watch; businesses can sponsor a team of their own. Winner Ave., Carolina Beach WILMINGTON BODY PAINTING FESTIVAL

Sat., Sept. 16, The Juggling Gypsy feat. a one day showcase of world-class body-painting artists from around the globe—creating vividly unique works of art on live canvas. Daytime expo, (3pm; $8-$10) featuring live painting on human models, photoshoots, and interacting with world-class bodypainting artists. Followed by a racuous 9pm evening show ($13-$15), feat. cabaret and multiple entertainers, painted models from the event—part runway show, part variety show. 1612 Castle St.

NC RICE FESTIVAL

Sept. 16, 10am-6pm: 4th Annual North Carolina Rice Festival feat. rice-cooking contest, arts and crafts, business vendors, children’s entertainment zone, live entertainment, and an adult beverage tent. Family fun event ; $5/adult. Children 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Free parking available. Food trucks that will have rice dishes for you to enjoy and other foods as well.

910-795-0292 or 843-902-6532; www.ncricefestival.com or email us at ncricefestival@gmail. com. Festival will be held at The Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville, 580 River Road, Belville.

DEATH EXPO

Sept. 17, 1pm: Organized by the Funeral Consumers Alliance Coastal Carolina vendors and speakers representing health, funeral, financial and legal businesses will provide answers to all those difficult questions. If you’ve put off planning life’s final event join us to find out what you need to know. UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), 803 S College Rd.

CONSTITUTION DAY

Sept. 18, 10am: In observance of Constitution Day, the UNCW Honors College invites the community to participate in a public reading of the U.S. Constitution on campus Monday Sept.

18th in the outdoor Amphitheater. UNCW Outdoor Amphitheatre, 601 S College Rd.

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

Tues., Sept. 19, 6pm: We invite you to celebrate North Carolina PACE Month at our Community Open House on Tuesday, September 19th from 6 pm-8 pm. Come tour the facility, meet our staff, view participant artwork, and celebrate with us! The New Hanover County Commission will present a PACE Month Proclamation, Dr. Anne Glass from UNCW’s Gerontology department will give a talk titled Aging In Place: Should I Stay or Should I Go? RSVP: Ashley Daniels, 910-343-8209, by Wed., Sept. 13. Elderhaus PACE, 2222 S. 17th St.

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charity/volunteer PINTS FOR A PURPOSE

Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park from 5-7pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of May through October. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Sept. 14, 5pm: Flytrap Brewing for Pints for a Purpose to benefit The Harrelson Center! Catch LELAND SPRING CONCERT SERIES Food Truck and live music! $1 of every beer Thurs., 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our goes to the Harrelson Center for Partner—a nonconcert series and be prepared to dance. Bring profit campus that supports and partners with blanket/lawn chair, beverages, and friends and other nonprofit organizations in the Wilmington family! Local food trucks will be on site selling community to provide centralized humanitarian food! No smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed services. www.harrelsoncenter.org. 319 Walnut on Town property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 St. Town Hall Dr.

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MUSIC CRUISES

Sept. 15, 6pm: Do you have what it takes to A boat ride at sunset on the river! Join us for bring down the Laney Volleyball Team? Join us a 1.5 hour cruise on the Cape Fear River. Sip Friday, September 15, 2017, to take on the girls a drink from our full bar, enjoy the sights, while from Laney Volleyball in our tactical laser tag listening to music by local musicians. Sept. 15, arena. Get your battle on and help support the 6:30pm: Monica Jane; Sept. 16, 6:30pm: Johanteam! Only 24 tickets will be sold per battle time. na Winkel. $27. Book: 910-338-3134. WilmingTickets are $25/player and weapons upgrades ton Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. will be available for $10 or $15. Game times are reduced slightly from our typical weekend bat- WSO CONCERT Sept. 16, 7:30pm: Pictures at an Exhibition, feat. tles. Battle Start Times: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, Ifetayo Ali-Landing, cello; Lalo: Cello Concerto; and 10pm. Helps raise funds for Laney’s team Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition. jerseys and equipment. A portion of all proWinner of the 2017 Sphinx Competition, Ifetayo ceeds will be donated. Battle House—Tactical Ali-Landing brings youthful energy to the Wilson Laser Tag, 1817 Hall Dr. Center stage in Lalo’s tuneful Cello Concerto.

BELK’S FIT FOR THE CURE Opening night concludes with Ravel’s specSept. 15, all day: Every 19 seconds another tacular orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, in at an Exhibition. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/ the United States alone that is over 200,000 pictures-at-an-exhibition.html. Wilson Center, new cases every year. Chances of survival are 703 N 3rd St. best when detected early. Through the Fit for the Cure program, Wacoal makes donations to Susan G. Komen. $4 from every free bra fitting during that day is donated and an extra $4 is donated with every Wacoal or B.tempt’d purchase.

SHAKESPEARE BRUNCH When you sign up for a free bra fitting at Belk’s Reserved seating, featuring a greatly abridged Fit For the Cure event on Friday, you will learn reading of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays, how to look your best, while helping raise money served with brunch and dessert. Portion of proto end breast cancer forever. Call 910-392-1440 ceeds donated to Shakespearean educational ex. 208 for more info. Belk Indepence Mall, 3500 outreach programs. 9/17: Merry Wives of WindOleander Dr. sor; 10/22: Macbeth; 11/19: A Winter’s Tale.

LCFHS YARD SALE www.wilmingtontheatre.com. TheatreNOW, 19 Sept. 16, 7am: Join the Lower Cape Fear HistoriS.10 St. cal Society for a yard sale at the Latimer House PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Museum. All proceeds benefit LCFHS. Lower

By Rick Elice, w/music by Wayne Barker, Cape Fear Historical Society, 126 S 3rd St. based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley CAPE FEAR KICK DOWN Pearson. Aug. 30-Sept 3, 8-10, 8pm, except Sept. 15-16, 11am: Bike show and swap meet, for Sun., 3pm. How did Peter Pan become the featuring vintage, custom, and modern retro “Boy Who Never Grew Up’? Get ready for an motorcycles. Proceeds benefit the Wilmington evening of wildly theatrical fun as a company Prostate Cancer Support Group and a project of twelve actors plays more than one hundred of Veteran Owned, Veteran Grown. On the 15, unforgettable characters and proves that your there will be a kick-off party starting at 7 p.m., imagination is the most captivating place in then S. 2nd St. will be closed from 11a.m.the world. The musical will hook you from the 4 p.m. on the 16, to display motorcycles of a first swashbuckling moment as pirates, shipvariety of genres, including cafe racers, trackwrecks, mermaids, and magic set the stage ers, scramblers, choppers, bobbers, classics, for an absurdly funny, fantastical romp through and more. Entry fee is $20 and includes a gift the Neverland you never knew. (910) 632-2285 pack with event t-shirt. Show appropriate bikes or www.thalianhall.org. $32. are encouraged to park on the street even if TWO TRAINS RUNNING they don’t enter the show. Showcased buildBy August Wilson directed by Regina McLeod. ers include Moto Motivo, and there will be an Dinner theatre through Sept. 30, Fri. and Sat., assortment of motorcycle-related vendors, as only, 7pm (doors at 6pm). Tickets: $18-$42 well as those selling leather and vintage goods. (latter includes three-course dinner). The Block Taco, food truck, live outdoor music, and seventh in Wilson’s “The Pittsburgh Cycle” of charity raffle. After-party at 7 p.m. on Saturday. plays, “Two Trains Running” is set in 1969 in a Free for spectators or for non-registered bikes.

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the urban black neighborhoods in the backdrop of the turbulent ‘60s. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St. wilmingtontheatre.com HAIRSPRAY

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by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music

by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winnTy-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

TACT YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS

Auditions for “Beauty and the Beast” at Hannah Block Community Arts Center, Sept. 16, 10am, Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. The production, directed by Mike Thompson & Emily Graham, runs Nov. 10-19 at Community Arts Center.To schedule an audition time, contact Chandler Davis, Samantha Herrick, or any front desk staff at 910-251-1788 or email Chandler Davis with your preferred time. Participants should come prepared to sing 32 bars of a musical theatre song a capella. Callbacks will be the same day, Sept. 16, 2pm; may require reading from the script and/or attending a dance call. 120 S. 2nd St.

FOLK NIGHT

Sept. 17, 6:30pm: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Bellamy Mansion and enjoy an evening of live music performed by Jenny Pearson and Chris Frisina! Good Hops beer will be available for sale, and Steviemack’s International Food Truck will be selling delicious treats on site. Tickets are $15.00. Thanks to our generous sponsors! Murchison, Taylor & Gibson, PLLC, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Good Hops Brewing, Timothy L. Chase, M.D., and

Glen Meade Center for Women’s Health. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

comedy 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.

Sign up, 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 inbooth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

On the first Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Hosted by Blaire Postman.

Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM

Sept. 15-16, 7pm/9:30pm: Sean Donnelly has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Conan” and NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” Sean co-hosts the podcast “My Dumb Friends” with fellow comedian Dan St. Germain on the All Things Comedy network.265 N. Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy.com

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS

Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music by Box of Chocolates band—fiddle, percussion, guitar, dulcimer, bass, mandolin and more! Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. Come solo, with friends or a partner, all ages welcome. 2nd and 4th Tues, 7:30pm. 5th Ave. United Methodist Church, 409 S. 5th Ave.

RETRO FUSION AND ILLUSION

Sept. 15-16, 7:30pm: Embraces musical artists from the past and reintroduces artists from the present with Forward Motion Dance Company’s annual performance. Showcases the talents of choreographer Tracey Varga with new dance works, a reimagining of past performances, along with collaborations of music, film and sculpture. Featured guest choreographer Linda Webb presents a piece with intricate partnering and floor pattern choreography. Set to music

by Nat King Cole, David Bowie, James Brown, and others. Collaboration with local musician Julia Walker Jewell and her original piano composition. Dance performed to new music by Herb Alpert features local teen dancers from DREAMS, The Dance Cooperative, The Dance Element and Wilmington School of Ballet. $20 GA; $17.50 for seniors, students, military, children under 12, and NCDA members. www.forwardmotiondance.org. Thalian Hall: 310 Chestnut St.

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see their works in

progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. ARTS WILMINGTON MEETUP

Tues., Sept. 19, 5:30pm: Join us at Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts for our monthly Arts In Wilmington meetup. Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, 377 N Front St.

ARTHIVE FEATURED FIVE”

With creative displays and installations, the featured five include: Darren Mulvenna, Gaeten Lowrie Lance Strickland, Brigitte Hunn, Jahde Justad and Nick Mijak with his studio debut! Art Hive Gallery and Studio, 122 S Front St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

PED ART

Pedestrian Art public sculpture series, a program of The Arts Council of Wilmington/NHC, features the installation of 10-12 sculptures throughout downtown Wilmington. The 2017 program is made possible through support from the City of Wilmington, The Artworks, Craige & Fox LLC, Art in Bloom Gallery, the Dreams Center for Arts Education, and the Downtown Business Alliance. Amy Grant: grantamyn@gmail. com, 484-885-3037; or Rhonda Bellamy: info@ artswilmington.org, 910-343-0998.

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Art in Bloom Gallery’s “American Appetite 2017: Assemblages by William H. Overman.” http:// aibgallery.com/upcoming-exhibits/.

Featured in Gallery I, artist William Overman reflects our nation’s voracious and often misguided appetites by combining his original ceramics with salvaged materials, wood, plastic, glass, acrylic paint, toys, china plates, and eating utensils.

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Sat. 8:30pm: Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the stars. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

MOVIE MONDAY

Beat the heat and catch a free film on selected Monday afternoons this summer at the Northeast Library. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov. com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE

Thurs. 3pm: Catch a free family movie matinee at Main Library! Visit the online calendar at www. nhclibrary.org for movie title, rating, and length.

No registration is necessary for this free screening. Audience welcome to bring snacks to enjoy during movie. Julie Criser: jcriser@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Library, 201 Chestnut St.

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Exhibits: Collection Conversations (through Sept. 17): See for the first time new acquisitions as well as time-honored favorites in CAM’s permanent collection. Additionally enjoy responses from others in the community to these artworks while adding your thoughts to the conversation. • Upcoming: Created By Light (Through Feb. 11): Exploring the photography collections of eight North Carolina institutions, the exhibition will examine the evolution of photography highlighting the names of the medium; the connections between the institutions and NC artists working in the medium. • State of the Art/Art of the State: Drop Off 10am Sat., Sept., 30-Sun., Oct. 1, 10am: CAM GALA October 7 (on view through July 8): Focusing on contemporary art by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of North Carolina. Artists bring a single work of art to be installed in the museum, delivering the work within 24‐hour period from 10 am September 30 to 10 am October 1. No fee. During this timeframe, four curators from North Carolina institutions will be present to greet each artist and talk about their work. The design of this project provides any participating artist equal opportunity to meet a significant curator working in the field of contemporary art today. CAM organized with a visual schematic for reference to the over 600 intensely installed artworks. • CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, ex-

ists 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. 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. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

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 Mon. 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. 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

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 23-ft 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, 11am5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water St. 910-762-1669. 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

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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

Sept. 16, 9am: Heroes and Heroines: Blam!

Pow! Smash! These will be all the words the kids will be hearing throughout our Heroes and Heroines event! All of our games and activities will feature superpowers, good guys, and villains! Join us while we dress up and play our favorite heroes’ games! • 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; 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.

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages wel-

come. Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, 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 drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action. Shows: Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St. SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington. Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between. Each child should bring a participating adult. Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut St.

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library!

Informal hour where young kids and parents/ caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

ZUMBA FOR KIDS

Licensed Kids instructor Shirley Melito will

teach 45-60 minute Zumba class for kids ages 5-12. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6385.

Parents are required to sign a safety waiver for each child prior to the start of the class as a precaution. Meaghan Weiner: mweiner@nhcgov.com. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

MUSEUM EXPLORERS

11am: 1st program; 2pm: 2nd program. Free for members or with general admission. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through interactive science investigations, hands-on exploration and unique artifacts. Our activities are designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage families to have fun together. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Appx. 45 minutes each time slot. Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

DISCOVERY LAB

2:30–4pm: Free for members or with GA. Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations.

Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is rqd. CF Museum, 814 Market St.

STORY EXPLORERS

Cameron Art Museum, every Thurs., 1010:30am: 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.

PRESCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE

Sept. 14, 10am: Play, learn and explore math and science concepts at interactive storytime:

hand-on science experiments and exploration stations. The program is designed for children ages 3 to 6, and each child must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by NHC Library (www.nhclibrary.org). STEM skills they will need to succeed in a 21st century world. Raquel Fava (rfava@nhcgov.com) or Krista Dean (kdean@ nhcgov.com). Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. • Also takes place at 3:30pm at NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd. DISCOVERY NIGHT ILM BOYS CHOIR

Sept. 19, 6pm: The Wilmington Boys Choir invites young men between 6 and voice change to join us for dinner and rehearsal. Anyone interested may sit-in on choir practice or just observe. Auditions are welcome but not required during the event. Parents will have an opportunity to meet with the directors and learn about how the Wilmington Boys Choir can give your son a Voice for Life! St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. Sixteenth St. www.wilmingtonboyschoir.org.

LITTLE EXPLORERS

Thurs., 10am: Meet your friends in Museum Park for fun hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments, and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Free! Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle

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Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. SUNSET CRUISE

Sept. 18, 7pm: Join Sister Cities for a sunset cruise around Eagles Island with narrator, John Haley, UNCW Professor Emeritus and Gullah expert. While enjoying a beautiful local asset you will learn about the early settlers and their slaves who came to the Carolinas from Barbados. Light refreshments and drinks can be purchased on board. The boat will depart at 7pm; arrive 15 min. ahead. Rain date: Sept. 19. Prereg. before 9/16, membership@scawilmington. org. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built. Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25.

WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

BLACK RIVER NATURE CRUISE

Sightseeing for four hours on the Black River w/ scenic wilderness, narration on the plant and wildlife, and a river that appears almost as it did to the early explorers! Families, nature enthusiasts and photographers alike will enjoy the slow-moving, amber-colored waters, framed by spectacular swamp forests highlighted with seasonal wildflowers and relict old-growth cypress trees.Led by Capt. J.N. Maffitt w/narra-

tor Andy Wood, coastal ecologist and author.

Pack snacks, lunch, and drinks, or purchase a meal from Anne Bonny’s Bar & Grill at our barge before the tour. $40-$50: http://cfrboats.com/ cruises/#blackriver. Foot of Water/Dock sts.

classes CAPE FEAR YOGA

River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear kids yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Heidi Thompson. Classes are $10 per person and are Sun., from 10-11am. Space is limited and reservations are required. Message or call 910.763.3380 to reserve your spot todayRiver to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., ste. 1A.

ART CLASSES

Lois DeWitt.$100/4 (two-hour). Meditative Drawing: Wed., 10am and 2pm. • Thurs. and Fri, 5pm: Art it up—Nice and Easy! • Sat. 10am: Learn how to pour color shapes and define them with drawing. • Mon, 10am: Stamp or Stencil Painting. • Beginning or advanced students. • Tues, 10am and 2pm: Colored Pencil with Oil Pastel Layering. All materials provided. www. free-online-art-classes.com (click on Wilmington Art Classes). 910-547-8115 or loislight@bellsouth.net

PAPERMAKING CLASSES

Wed., 6pm: Adults explore different papermaking techniques so you can make each sheet of paper unique. All materials included, but we encourage bringing in some of your own materials that you can include into your paper—such as flat mementos and plants. See samples on our Facebook and website. Adult and children classes held on Sat., 2pm. Sign up: www.aluna-

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works.com. Aluna Works, 603 Castle St. CAPE FEAR WINE AND PAINT

Fri., 6pm: River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear Paint & Wine class taught by exhibiting gallery artist Rebecca Duffy Bush. Classes are $40/person. Class will be held 6-8pm. Includes two glasses of wine or beer, a gorgeous view and a finished painting for you to take home.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

910.763.3380 to reserve your seat today. www. capefearpaintandwine.weebly.com, $40 with 2 drinks, $35 without. River to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., Ste 1A

SUNRISE BEACH YOGA

Make every Thursday morning special with an all levels oceanfront yoga practice. Sand, Sun, & Sea unite with Body Mind, & Soul. Sunrise Ocean Yoga Flow at Ocean Front Park, Thurs., 7:308:30am, thru Aug. 31. $10/class; $2 mat rental fee. Tamara Cairns. 105 Atlantic Ave.

POWER YOGA

Join us for power yoga on Sundays at Capt’n Bill’s, 3pm. Drop in fee of $8. Bring your own mat. 4240 Market Street

FALL PREVENTION WORKSHOP

Hosted by Home Instead Senior Care with guest speakers: 101 Mobility, Kings Pharmacy & Compounding & Lab and Pivot Physical Therapy. Information will be provided on the Geri Fit fitness program offered by the Senior Center. NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 S.College Rd.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS

Summer Adult Clinics requires pre-registration.

3.0-3.5 Doubles Strategy Clinics, Mon., 5:30pm6:30pm. Cost: $11. Beginner 2 Clinics: Must be in 2.5-3.0 rating ranger. Mon., 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Cost: $11. 910-341-4631 or www.empiepark.

com. 3405 Park Ave. CREATING A MEMORIAL GARDEN

Sept. 16, 9:30am: Gardening is a healing, therapeutic activity that helps ease grief. Remembering a loved one with a garden creates a peaceful place of beauty that inspires growth and hope for the future as well as a setting in which to reminisce. Lower Cape Fear Hospice is offering this no cost grief workshop to all those in the community coping with grief who are interested in creating a space for healing and reflection.

Workshop includes: A presentation showcasing small and container gardens; gardening demonstrations; walk through the Heritage Garden and labyrinth; resource materials. Phillips LifeCare and Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. 910-796-7991 to register.

CAT CASTLES FOR FAMILIES

Sept. 16, noon and 2pm: Build a cardboard box castle for the real king or queen of your house at this free Library workshop for families with kids! Designs and craft materials will be provided, with live cats on hand to supervise. Adopt-an-Angel volunteers will attend the workshop with adoptable fur babies to test the participants’ cardboard constructions! The volunteers will talk about keeping your cats healthy and explain why adoption is so great. Inspired

by Carin Oliver’s book, at New Hanover County Public Library. Librarian Pam Penza is organizing and leading this workshop based on a few of the models in the book. For families with kids age 15 or younger. Space is limited; register at www.nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. Pam Penza at ppenza@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371.

Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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Tues., 12:05pm: Increase strength, add muscle definition, and challenge your cardiovascular system with Xtreme Fit! Strength and conditioning program is aimed to optimize overall fitness by incorporating high-intensity interval training, weightlifting, plyometrics and calisthenics in a fun and competitive atmosphere! All classes meet with one of the YMCA’s certified personal trainers. Just $95 for 16 one hour classes. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

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BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 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 supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943 or jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

BOOK CLUB

Join a different kind of book club! This weekly meeting offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors. Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com/910798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

JANE WILLIAMS READING

Sept. 14, 7pm: “Mysterious Moments: Thoughts That Transform Grief” by Dr. Jane Williams, is a collection of 10 real-life stories, provides healing and hope following experiences of loss. Stories are diverse and involve issues, such as the insatiable need for affirmation by our parents, generational family dysfunction, death of an African American male by authorities, compassion burnout, and the effects of cultural attitudes on grieving. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave.

SHAWNA KENNEY AND RICH DOLLINGER

Mon., Sept. 18, 6pm: Rich Dolinger and Shawna Kenney discuss their new photo book/oral history, “Live at the Safari Club: A History of HarDCore Punk in the Nation’s Capital 1988-1998” (Rare Bird Lit), an idea germinated during Kenney’s time in graduate school in UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing. Live at the Safari Club is the uncensored oral history of a noto-

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Sept. 18, 7pm: In observance of Constitution Day, the UNCW Honors College invites the community to join them in a special discussion of the problem of wrongful convictions focusing on the 5th Amendment with Ms. Sabrina Smith, death penalty exoneree and Professor Kim Cook. The lecture will occurat UNCW, 7-9pm, followed by a reception from 9-10pm in Cameron Hall room 105. 601 S. College Rd.

clubs/notices CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Every Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hosted weekly by Angela Pollock and most Mondays with Darien Brooks. This will give adults with or without disabilities an opportunity to work on social skills in a typical, relaxed environment.

Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St.

\WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge.

Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear.

Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level. The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

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Sept. 15, 9am: Carolyn Moss, Veteran Disabled Outreach Specialist with the Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions, will be available at New Hanover County’s Main Library to advise veterans about benefits and resources for medical care, housing, food, and other necessities. Mary Ellen Nolan: 910-798-6307 or mnolan@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

CF SIERRA CLUB MEETING

Sept. 18, 6pm: Charley Winterbauer, president of Cape Fear Audubon, and Michael Abicht, SE Chapter of the NC Native Plant Society, will present a program on “The Importance of Native Plants for Birds.” The program addresses the crisis in the decline of migratory bird populations and how birds can be helped using native plants to create bird friendly backyards. Free pizza is served at 6:00pm followed by the program at 6:30pm. The public is welcome at all Sierra Club events. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

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RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat, 8am-1pm: An open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Featuring local growers and producers selling vegetables, fruits, baked goods, seafood, honey, meats, eggs, plants, NC wines, pickled products, goat cheese, cut flower bouquets, dog treats, herbs and more.

Artisan works of pottery, jewelry, woodwork, silk screened clothing, home décor, leather goods, all-natural bath, body & home products. www. riverfrontfarmersmarket.org. 5 N. Water St.

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On the front lawn every Wed., 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a farmers’ market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade

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Tues., 5pm: Join us for a wonderful, exciting night of fun. Port City Farmer’s Market at Waterline Brewing Co. 100% local, 100% handmade.

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SUMMER HARVEST FESTIVAL

Sept. 16, 9am-5pm; 17, 10am-4pm: Poplar Grove’s Summer Harvest Festival, a 2-day, family fun event featuring a vast array of vendors representing the season’s must haves!

Plantings for Winter, a Farmers’ Market row with seasonal produce, local artisans and crafters, concessions, food and loads of activities for the kids! Vendors please visit www. poplargrove.org. Some of the kid’s activities will include a 1930’s themed carnival, bouncy houses and lawn games Live music from Mojo Collins and Folkstone String Band. 10200 US Highway 17 N.

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Sept. 16, 10am: Featuring a variety of original artwork and handmade crafts from over 70 vendors. Non-profit and other commercial businesses represented from Brunswick County and surrounding areas! Enjoy craft day specials with coupons at stores and restaurants within walking distance of this event.

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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

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm. 3201 S. 17th St.

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of your community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-registration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com. Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

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) 251-8889. www.horsedrawntours.com

ARCHITECTURE OF HENRY BONITZ

Lower Cape Fear Historical Society’s walking tour on the career of Wilmington architect Henry Bonitz (1871-1921). Learn about Henry’s German-immigrant parents and his early studies under notable Wilmington architect James F. Post. The tour will explore the architecture of the buildings Bonitz designed, including the Woolvin-Warren House (1895), J. H. Strauss Store (1914), and Ahrens Building (1907). Free for LCFHS members, $12/adult, $10 AAA members/military, $6/student. Tour begins and concludes at the Latimer House Museum. Lower CF Historical Society, 126 S. 3rd St.

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

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Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St. BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour, as well as selfguided tours, which start at any time. Mondays is only self-guided tours.* Follow curved oystershell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees. Climb the stairs to the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear the stories of the Bellamy family, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Know that you are walking through history. Bellamy Mansion Museum, one of NCs most spectacular examples of Antebellum architecture. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

OAKDALE CEMETERY

Sept. 17, 2pm-4pm: Historical walking tours of NC’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local architectural historian, Ed Turberg. Mr. Turberg will take tourists through mausoleums and tell their history. Also a musician at some of the mausoleums will provide enjoyable melodies (bagpiper, harper, flutist and violinist). Cost of the tour is $15 per person. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N 15 St.

support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: Wilmington Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and self-care.

Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School). Sue Graffius: dre@uufwilmington.org).

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7pm. 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. Jodie: 910-547-8973, 7913859 or Lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr. EXPECTING MAMA’S CIRCLE

Sat, noon: 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 stories and have any pregnancy and birth related questions answered in a supportive environment. The Bump & Beyond, 8903 S. Kerr Ave.

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First Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

TEEN TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group, free, facilitated by TR Nunley and Jamie Alper. This group will focus on the mental health needs unique to transgender and gender non-conforming adolescents (13 years old -18 years old). Topics covered will include but are not limited to: understanding one’s own gender, bullying, discrimination, and violence, family dynamics, coming out, being misgendered, handling invasive personal questions from others, safety and safe spaces, anxiety and mood stability. Nova Swanstrom first at (910) 442-8480 x3009 with Delta Behavioral Clinic.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by licensed therapists in a private and safe location. Four free monthly support groups for parents and family, children and teens, young adults, and older adults. All are phone screened for safety. Group information is given at the time of the screening. Please contact Nova Swanstrom MA, LPA for more information. (910) 343-6890 x3009

CHADD

Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7-9pm 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

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

Two animals are pictured prominently on Australia’s coat of arms: the kangaroo and large flightless bird known as the emu. One of the reasons they were chosen is both creatures rarely walk backward. They move forward or not at all. Australia’s founders wanted it to symbolize the nation’s pledge to never look back, to remain focused on advancing toward the future. The coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to make a similar commitment, Aries.

Is there a new symbol you might adopt to inspire your intention?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

“The Simpsons” is an animated sitcom that will soon begin its 29th consecutive year on TV. During its run, it has told over 600 stories. The creators of another animated sitcom, “South Park,” once did an episode entitled “Simpsons Already Did It,” which referenced their feelings that it was hard to come up with new tales because their rival had used so many good ones. I bring this up, Taurus, because I suspect your life story will soon be spinning out novel plots that have never before been seen, not even on “The Simpsons” or “South Park.” You could and should be the Best Storyteller of the Month.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Love won’t exactly be free in the coming weeks, but there should be some good deals. I’m not referring to risky black-market stuff obtained in back alleys, either. I mean straightforward liaisons and intriguing intimacy at a reasonable cost. So if you’re comfortably mated, I suggest you invest in a campaign to bring more comedy and adventure into your collaborative efforts. If you’re single, wipe that love-starved look off your face and do some exuberant window-shopping. If you’re neither comfortably mated nor single, money may temporarily be able to buy you a bit more happiness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

The current state of your fate reminds me of the sweet confusion alluded to in Octavio Paz’s poem “Between Going and Staying”: “All is visible and elusive, all is near and can’t be touched.” For another clue to the raw truth of your life right now, I’ll quote the poet William Wordsworth. He spoke of “fleeting moods of shadowy exultation.” Is the aura described by Paz and Wordsworth a problem you should try to fix? Is it detrimental to your heroic quest? I don’t think so. Just the opposite, really: I hope you can hang out for a while in this pregnant mystery—between the yes and no, between the dark and light, between the dream and reality. It will help you learn what you’ve been too restless to tune in to in the past.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

The imminent future will be a favorable time for refurbished models and revived originals. They are likely to be more fun and interesting the second time around. I suspect it will be an auspicious phase for substitutes and alternatives. They may even turn out to be better than the so-called real things they replace. So be artful in formulating Plan B and C, Leo. Switching over to backups may ultimately bring out more of the best in you and whisk you toward your ultimate goal in unexpected ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

In the coming weeks, you might want to read the last few pages of a book before you decide to actually dive in and devour the whole thing. I also suggest you take what I said as a useful metaphor to apply in other areas.

In general, it might be wise to surmise the probable outcomes of games, adventures, and experiments before you get totally involved. Try this fun exercise: Imagine you are a psychic prophet as you evaluate the long-range prospects of any influences that are vying to play a role in your future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

“Dear Dr. Astrology: I’m feeling lost, but am also feeling very close to finding

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my new direction. It hurts! It would be so helpful if I could just catch a glimpse of the new direction. I’d be able to better endure the pain and confusion if I could get a tangible sense of the future happiness that my pain and confusion are preparing me for. Can you offer me any free advice? —Lost Libra.” Dear Libra: The pain and confusion come from the dying of old ways. They need to die a bit more before the new direction will reveal itself clearly. I predict it will happen soon—no later than October 1.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Welcome to “Compose Your Own Oracle,” a special edition of Free Will Astrology. Departing from tradition, I’m temporarily stepping aside so you can have the freedom to write the exact horoscope you want. Normally, you might be in danger of falling victim to presumptuous arrogance if you imagined you could wield complete control over how your destiny unfolds. But, in the days ahead, that rule won’t be as unyielding because cosmic forces will be giving you more slack than usual. Fate and karma, which frequently impel you to act according to patterns that were set in place long ago, are giving you at least a partial respite.

To get the maximum benefit out of “Compose Your Own Oracle,” identify three plot developments you’d like to weave into a self-fulfilling prophecy for your immediate future. Then start weaving.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Almost two-thirds of us confess if we are alone, we might sip milk directly from the carton rather than first pouring it into a glass. Fourteen percent of us have used milk as part of our sexual activities. One out of every five admits we have “borrowed” someone else’s milk from the fridge at work. Most shockingly, four percent of us brag we have blown milk out of our noses on purpose. I expect in the next two weeks, you Sagittarians will exceed all these norms. Not just because you’ll be in the mood to engage in mischievous experiments and playful adventures with milk, but because you’re likely to have a loosey-goosey relationship with almost everything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to raise funds in support of political prisoners, or to volunteer at a soup kitchen, or to donate blood at a blood bank. In fact, any charitable service you perform for people you don’t know will be excellent for your physical and mental health. You can generate vivid blessings for yourself by being extra thoughtful, kind and generous toward people for whom you care. You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when unselfish acts will yield maximum selfish benefits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In his novel “The Jungle,” muckraker Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) exposed the abominable hygiene and working conditions of the meat-packing industry. The uproar that followed led to corrective legislation by the U.S. Congress. Sinclair remained devoted to serving the public good throughout his career. He liked to say the term “social justice” was inscribed on his heart. Drawing from his inspiration, Aquarius, I suggest you decide what your soul’s main motto is—and imagine it is written on your heart. Now is a perfect moment in time to clarify your life’s purpose, and intensify your commitment to it—to devote even more practical, tender zeal to fulfilling the reason you were born.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You know that “patch of bothersome weeds” growing right in the middle of your life? Is it really a patch of bothersome weeds? Or is it perhaps a plot of cultivated blooms that once pleased you but has now turned into a puzzling irrelevancy? Or how about this possibility: Is it a chunk of languishing beauty that might flourish and please you again if it were cared for better? Those are excellent questions for you to pose in the coming days, Pisces. According to my interpretation of the astrological omens, it’s time for you to decide on the future of this quizzical presence.

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Tony Danza Standards & Stories Friday, October 6, 2017 at 7:30 pm

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