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ID CHECK As encore continues to cover the 2019 election with interviews of candidates, Gwenyfar talks the latest on NC voter laws before folks head to the polls in November.

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unicipal elections are nearly upon us. Few events evoke such extreme emotional highs and lows for me.

On the last election day for county commissioners, a gentleman came into the bookstore bemoaning there was no place to find out anything about the local candidates for office. He said he had to just guess because he didn't know who any of them were. I walked over to the stack of encores on the shelf by the front door.

“There have been interviews with all the candidates for local office in encore leading up to the election,” I said, trying to keep my voice calm and non-confrontational. “The public radio station across the street,” I pointed at the front of the WHQR building, “has hosted public forums for each of the candidates to address the issues. In addition, Star News and Port City Daily have covered all of the candidates, and more forums have been hosted by different organizations throughout the area.”

Please, I prayed, please, tell me I didn’t just sound as condescending and angry as I feel.

“Candidates have Facebook pages for their campaigns that list the basics of their platforms and events where you could meet them personally. There is a lot of information available to you; it doesn’t even require

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Gwenyfar dishes on voting numbers, gerrymandering and doing your civic duty on November 5 much effort to find it.”

Though the national elections are “the big show," local elections have always fascinated me. When I was little, it was incredible to me you could actually meet the candidates outside the polls on election day. As I got older, the races became more personal when candidates were family friends and neighbors.

At an early age, I seemed to accept my candidates were rarely going to win. I mean, Jesse Helms was the undefeatable NC senator for over half of my lifetime. Election night was always a big deal in our household; it was more of a holiday than many other days of the year. From a very young age, I worked the poll in our neighborhood, handing out info and advocating right up to the last minute for our candidates and issues. How

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frustrating to not be able to vote, then; but to be involved in the process was spectacular.

After the polls closed, we would go watch the returns come in, or if we couldn’t go in person, we would listen to Donn Ansell reporting live on WAAV. Consolation followed, but occasionally—usually as a result of Laura Padgett—there would actually be a victory celebration.

It was rare but lovely.

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ID CHECK According to the NC State Board of Elections, voters will not need an ID in 2019 elections, but will for 2020 elections.

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There are many factors at play here. Statewide, North Carolina has been grappling with an incredible two-pronged assault on the power of the vote. One piece is the restrictive and undemocratic voter ID laws that have been making rounds in courts for the better part of the last decade. Just to recap the events of the last two years:

voter identification provision, for instance, “retained only those types of photo ID disproportionately held by whites and excluded those disproportionately held by African-Americans.”

May 2017: the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal filed by the state of North Carolina after the federal appeals court struck down the NC voter ID law. As The New York Times noted, the decision “found all five restrictions disproportionately affected African-Americans.” The law’s

That was the case, the court said, even though the state “failed to identify even a single individual who has ever been charged with committing in-person voter fraud in North Carolina.” But it did find there was evidence of fraud in absentee voting by mail, a method used dispropor-

tionately by white voters. The legislature, vember 6, 2018 were approved by a Genhowever, exempted absentee voting from eral Assembly that did not represent the people of North Carolina."’ the photo ID requirement.

(Considering last week North Carolina’s 9th District had to hold another election because the 2018 one was thrown out on the grounds of election tampering—specifically with absentee ballots—it seems to be a rather important observation at this moment in history.)

Undaunted, the NC General Assembly went back to the drawing board and got the voter ID requirement on the ballot for 2018 as a state constitutional amendment.

I am used to disappointment at elections, but this time, North Carolina, you broke my heart. Unfortunately, enough people took the bait and voted to pass the ID amendment.

The NAACP and Clean Air Carolina filed a lawsuit to overturn it. On February 22, 2019, Wake County Superior Court ruled in favor of the Plaintiffs, overturning the amendment.

Remember the unconstitutional gerrymander piece; it will come up again later.

On February 25, 2019 the NC General Assembly filed with the North Carolina Court of Appeals. On July 5, 2019 it was decided, while the case is being resolved, the voter ID law can be implemented during election time. To be clear, voters will not need an ID during 2019 elections; however, they will in 2020. This would explain why, in the last couple of weeks, readers probably got a piece of mail from the Board of Elections informing what kind of ID is needed in order to vote this fall.

This sort of organized malice does not rely on just one strategy. In addition to trying to limit who can show up to the polls, there has been a long and incredibly skilled effort to make sure politicians select their voters rather than voters select their politicians.

From Ballotopedia: "Judge Collins said, The name for that process is called "gerry'Thus, the unconstitutional racial gerrymandering." mander tainted the three-fifths majorities The word comes from the election of required by the state Constitution before an amendment proposal can be submitted 1812 in Massachusetts. Governor Elbridge to the people for a vote, breaking the requi- Gerry—in spite of an amazing record during site chain of popular sovereignty between the Revolution and having signed the DecNorth Carolina citizens and their represen- laration of Independence and championed tatives. … Accordingly, the constitutional of the Bill of Rights—is remembered as the amendments placed on the ballot on No- man who created districts for the purpose

of serving political ends rather than representing the democracy he had dedicated so much of his life to creating. His name, Gerry, is linked with the image of a salamander because the district created was so misshapen, it looked like a salamander on the map.

As civics class taught us, the Constitution provides for a census to be taken, partly to apportion political representation. In this day and age, there are numerous ways to track data: driver’s licenses, college enrollment, arrest records, property records, the list goes on and on. Drawing and redrawing district maps to benefit one group or another, or gerrymandering, is effective as ever.

In North Carolina a three-judge panel ruled the first week of September that out district maps have to be redrawn and in full public view. The mastermind behind the legislative maps that the court ruled to be unconstitutional was the now-deceased Thomas B. Hofeller. Since his death, Hofeller’s archives have begun to reveal the extent of his impact on our legislative process. From The New York Times regarding Hofeller:

51% of the vote statewide should have seen bigger gains. Still the Republican Party won 29 out of 50 state senate seats and 65 out of 120 NC House seats.

The numbers seem perplexing.

Sadly, it is enough to confirm the conspiracy theories that lurk in the back of my mind when watching election returns. But the next day and the next week, after the returns have come in, and the excitement is over, when we sit down and look at the statistics on the Board of Elections website, well, “abysmal” would be an optimistic adjective.

Let’s look back at the 2017 election in New Hanover County: 95,531 people were registered to vote; 14.64% actually voted.

Not even 15%—less than a fifth of the registered voters decided the election. Comparatively in 2015, 90,604 people were registered to vote in New Hanover County and 10.45% actually voted.

So there is a part of me in despair. Is it worth pursuing court battles to protect access to the voting booth and fair represen“Do not worry about us in North Carolina tation if the electorate does not give enough in terms of redistricting,” he wrote. “Even in of a damn to actually show up to the polls? the coming political bloodbath we should Show up on Tuesday, November 5. Read still maintain majority control of the General up on all council and mayoral candidates Assembly.” at encorepub.com (and this week on pages As The Times went on to note, Republican 8-9). Interviews have been running for the supermajority in the legislature was fine. last six weeks.

The 2018 midterms, when Democrats won

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YOU’RE SCREWED If you’ve experienced one (or more) flat tires in Sherburne County, Minn., over the last few weeks, News of the Weird is now able to tell you why. Jeffrey Caouette, 63, of Elk River admitted to authorities in late August that he had purchased 55 pounds of sheetrock screws (that’s more than 12,000 screws) and scattered them on local roads to “slow down” a person he believed was in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend. Specifically, KSTP reported, he put the screws on the road where he believed the man lived and on the roads between that house and the ex-girlfriend’s house, among others. The arrest complaint notes that Big Lake police have received more than 100 reports of damage from the screws, including to three of their own vehicles. Caouette was charged with first-degree property damage.

EWWWW! Firefighters near Estacada, Ore., rescued a woman on Tuesday, Aug. 20, who had been trapped in a septic tank on her rural property. The unidentified woman, who lives alone, couldn’t alert neighbors of her predicament because they live out of shouting range. Her daughter found her after becoming concerned when she was unable to reach her mother for four days. Firefighters told KATU that work appeared to be being done on the tank: A hole had been dug exposing the tank, which had a rusted two-by-two-foot hole in its lid. The woman had apparently fallen through the hole and was lying in… sewage, with her face just above the surface, when rescuers got to her. They did not see any visible injuries on her, but she was transported to a hospital in Portland.

HAND GUN A Pennsylvania state appellate court has ruled against Stephen Kirchner, who

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MACHETE MADNESS In Hudson, Fla., Pasco County deputies arrested 46-year-old Keith Mounts on a felony aggravated assault charge after he allegedly threatened an unnamed man with a machete. A sheriff’s office spokesperson said the two men were at the victim’s home on Saturday, Aug. 24, when Mounts used the bathroom and “didn’t flush, and when the victim called him on it, the suspect threatened to ‘chop’ him,” according to Newsweek. The arrest report said officers found the machete in the yard, and Mounts told them he was using it to defend himself, but he couldn’t say from what. He did provide a written statement saying simply, “Shit happened.”

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ELECTION 2019

Mayoral candidate Devon Scott talks top-of-mind issues to lead a more balanced city ity to build consensus and find common ground is an integral part of who I am, and a critical part of the work I intend to do as mayor. I am naturally diplomatic and compassionate to the concerns and statements of others, which is a quality I will rely on in working with city council. e: What projects do you want to see included in long-range city planning currently neglected? How would you motivate council to accomplish those goals?

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s another local election campaign nears, new and familiar faces have been filing to fill three Wilmington City Council seats. Mack Coyle, Harry Smith Jr., Kimberly Spader, Kevin Spears, Scott Monroe and Matt Thrift are on the ballot, and up for re-election are Margaret Haynes, Paul Lawler and Neil Anderson (Alexandria Monroe pulled out of the race). encore has been reaching out to all candidates to get their thoughts and views on top-of-mind issues concerning our city.

This week we chat with Devon Scott about his upcoming mayoral bid. Scott is challenging our current mayor, Bill Saffo, who has held office since 2006. encore (e): Part of the mayor's job is to build consensus with City Council. What teamwork skills do you bring, and how do you plan to keep the council working productively? How has your experience with StepUp Wilmington prepared you to be mayor?

DS: We can accomplish big things to improve our equality, ecology, and economy in Wilmington, but we need a road map.

Establishing a healthy brand and vision for Wilmington’s future is a priority that has been severely under-attended to over time. Without a defined brand, how do we attract the type of people and businesses that bring real value to our region? How do we establish for ourselves what we want in the first place?

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RESTRUCTURING PRIORITIES Devon Scott has a list of issues ready to tackle, starting with systemic equity and equality, to ensure a happier, better functioning, all-inclusive city.

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Devon Scott (DS): As a volunteer facilitator with StepUp Wilmington, I had to be prepared to speak to individuals from various walks of life and help them set goals for the future, regardless of what their past may have been, by taking the time to earnestly listen, relate and respond. The abil-

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A tangible example on vision is the disconnect between the “Wilmington Strategic Plan” and “Wilmington Comprehensive Plan." Look them up and read them. It is not clear why there are two strategy plans, and the plans do not appear to reconcile with one another.

do you see as the biggest failings of the current leadership and the biggest successes? Tell us the most important area, in your opinion, that you will fix and improve upon.

DS: I can answer both with one statement: development. There was a time when Wilmington desperately needed new development to revitalize the city, but now Wilmington is successfully growing quickly and we hold all the cards. We are demonstrating a strength in real estate as an investment vehicle, and our beaches and natural environment will continue to draw people here into the future, as long as we do not let dirty industry and misguided runaway development ruin it. We don’t need to incentivize global corporations to bring 50 jobs and a lifetime of pollution to our area; we need to establish a healthy brand and pursue opportunities accordingly.

You could say our current leadership has brought us to where we are, but I believe it is unable to take us where we want to go. The rampant development needs to be tempered with intent and vision so we can preserve our ecosystems and focus on our people, municipal amenities and local infrastructure. e: How do you plan to curb this development and/or reallocate development to areas of the city that need it most? Specifics welcome.

DS: It wouldn't be necessary or even useful to issue a moratorium on new development. I endorse a “Smart Growth Filter” before approving any new projects.

It would prioritize the approval of projects that offer solutions for housing, enhance green spaces, increase connectivity and bikeability, avoid sprawl, and undertake low-impact development practices. Combining this with the opportunity for citizens to achieve ownership of local projects creates an exciting way forward for Wilmington.

The Comprehensive Plan is a very impressive document the city spent enormous resources on, including over 70 public meetings, but it does not appear we are bringing action around its guidance in any sort of coherent way. Rather than motivate council, the real job is to motivate a greater level of civic engagement from citizens. We do this by building trust through transparency and making sure everyone is heard and involved in the process. Our growth plan can be substantial and comprehensive in setting the rules of engagement, but without clear vision, this is a map with no destination.

The NC PACES Act allows average citizens to invest in private developments through equity-based crowdfunding. What this means is citizens can invest in parts of their own communities rather than leaving it only to big money and private investors. Issuing requests for proposals (RFPs) requires developers to raise a portion up to a million dollars of financing for their projects through non-accredited local investments; it provides opportunities for the common citizen and a funding source for developers, while allowing the public to demonstrate approval for the project through a buy-in. As an added bonus, because these financial instruments would have a lower return on investment for non-accredited investors than private investments, it allows developers to keep rents lower on tenancy developments.

e: You’ve said you’re running against the status quo—not an incumbent. What

e: You’ve been a supporter of small businesses. What kinds of businesses do you

think Wilmington most urgently needs?

What are your plans to attract them here?

DS: Without specifying an industry, Wilmington desperately needs businesses that will hire more white-collar positions so we can close our widening equality gap and provide greater economic mobility. Beyond that, we need to attract clean industry businesses that excite economic activity. One way is to support our local businesses that are close to providing return for their investments.

An initial public offering (IPO) from nCino or an exit from Untappd would gain the interest of regional and national investors, and demonstrate to other businesses Wilmington can successfully incubate and launch high-growth businesses. We are well set up to cater to the remote working community, and can do more to attract clean future growth industries and startups. e: Citizens aplenty are seeing our green space going to the sidelines for development; how do you foresee combating and correcting this?

DS: We absolutely must realize green space is an investment in public health, ecological resiliency, and economic development. I've already mentioned my idea for a Smart Growth Filter that will work to preserve existing green spaces and advocate for new ones, especially where such amenities are underserved.

Wilmington only has 10% of our green space left, and there are three times the area of parking spaces to green spaces in the city. We have to engage what is left as a priority for the future of our health, economy and our people, even if it means engaging the historical land owners in our town to do what is right.

We need equality in our parks, we need to make it a cultural priority to plant more trees and implement a fertility program to allow them to thrive. We need to be smarter in how we move forward and recognize how difficult it is to undevelop development. e: You studied at UNC Chapel Hill and graduated from Cape Fear Community College. What role do you see our universities playing in the larger community?

How might they be better utilized to support Wilmington at large?

Further, as a statement toward our local identity, we should train and graduate a labor pool coherent with the business-

e: Rate the following in importance and explain your ideas to correct/enhance them: affordable housing; better paying/ more jobs; public transportation; tax incentives; climate crisis; hurricane preparedness; systemic equity and systemic equality. What else would you put on this list and why?

DS: As a preface, these are not isolated issues; they live in a web of dynamic interplay that must be engaged with systems-thinking, or what can be called an “ecosystem approach” to problem-solving. We cannot solve dynamic problems with linear thinking; we must use dynamic thinking to deliver healthy solutions. In this spirit, these answers are in order of impact and inclusion, not of priority.

Systemic Equity & Equality: A government that does not operate with true equality and equitable intentions toward all people on all levels is defeating its purpose. We address equity by creating transparency and auditing the city to ensure opportunities are equal and barriers of access are removed. With efforts having been placed in providing opportunities for all citizens, we can remove policies and practices that promote and propagate inequality. By addressing equity and equality as our weakest links, we have an opportunity to solve many of the below problems at one time.

Better-Paying / More Jobs: Equality and equity are economic development issues.

Society performs better when there are more potential collaborators with fewer barriers between points of collaboration.

This alone stimulates economic activity and potential. Executing wise decisions about infrastructure and creating the right encouragement for our businesses will naturally attract others to the city.

Affordable Housing: Much of our housing crisis is a wage crisis. Regardless, in order to truly combat and rectify many of the scourges affecting Wilmington, such as homelessness and retaining our college graduates, we will have to engage creative funding sources to manage affordability.

We must create opportunities for partnerships that increase the diversity of our communities across the socio-economic spectrum to further bolster our growth and opportunity.

Hurricane Preparedness: There is no point in building something great if you are not going to protect it. Hurricanes are a natural hazard of our region; we need to explore “defensive design," reinvest and properly maintain our existing infrastructure before building new projects, and do everything we can to avoid losing more

homes in the future.

Public Transportation: Well-designed public transportation is part of systemic equality and equity, as well as part of the equation for the economic development and mobility required to attract strong businesses that offer good paying jobs.

In fact, the decisions we make on housing and infrastructure play a greater part in deciding the needs of our public transportation than the other way around.

Climate Crisis: Wilmington comes first, but not at the cost of our global community. We are a town that is borne of and surrounded by water. My platform very heavily emphasizes the importance of ecology and environmental decisions being a part of our thinking and action going forward.

I am a spoken-word poet that thrives on stage and have been working my entire life to help and connect with people in genuine ways.

I've been a business journalist, an event and podcast host, and even a Cucalorus volunteer. Each requires the demeanor of a professional people-person. With your help, and a vote for me starting during early voting on October 16, or on election day, November 5, I am ready for the job. e: What’s missing from our city that needs to be included so all people are equally represented? How will you get us there?

DS: Ownership. We are missing a posture of equity in our city. We have widening gaps in our local economy, as well as in our arts and our culture. We could even explore ways to enact the rights of Mother Nature and let the Cape Fear River herself sue Chemours and other corporate polluters. We suffer from closed leadership silos, and we cannot be represented equally nor collaborate effectively until we balance out these discrepancies.

A first step is to explore what our city looks like with projected sea-level rise and plan accordingly. Without a vision that includes the reality of climate change, and without a brand to drive our development going forward, we will not be able to galvanize the collective and political will to address the problem. Another first step is leveraging our location, universities, and By creating social and economic vehicles startups as an opportunity to champion that facilitate and foster greater ownership renewable energy projects. in the city, we can bolster our democraTax Incentives: Incentives need to be cy through greater civic engagement and handled delicately since they create a serve our citizens economically by allowwhole new type of market competition. In- ing them to participate in our growth and centives at all costs hurt our region. They economy in more meaningful ways. This need to be overtly tied to the vision of the will work to close those gaps. I have been city—else we risk businesses and indus- championing programs that span even to tries gaining the upper hand in economic the most marginalized communities that negotiations. Incentives should only be remove barriers to opportunity and invite leveraged after knowing what Wilming- all Wilmington citizens to the table. We all ton's brand is and what type of businesses do better when we all do better. we want to bring here.

Have follow-up questions for Devon We also need a healthy dose of creativity and imagination. For example, I have been designing social programs that can allow us to provide the equivalent of the former film incentives as a tool to again attract film to our region. Society is built on narrative and incentive. When we use these tools to our collective advantage, we can move mountains. e: Being the official face and handshake for the city, tell us how you would represent all people, both during a hurricane—when we need calm, considered leadership— and at events like Riverfest, Cucalorus and Take Back the Night—when we need friendly dignity and inclusiveness?

DS: This question effectively appeals to my humanity. Our problems are not political, they are human, and they are clear and obvious to most Wilmingtonians. I'm both an entrepreneur and an artist, which allows me the ability to think at the rationale executive level and engage on a cultural level.

For example, within 36 hours in the wake of Hurricane Florence, I designed and launched a software system to help displaced individuals find shelter in collaboration with others involved in recovery.

Scott? Be sure to leave a comment on the online article, and we will see he receives and answers them for you. His responses will be posted below the article until election day, Tuesday, November 5.

One-stop voting for the municipal elections begins on Wednesday, October 16, and will conclude on Friday, November 1.

Questions were culled by encore staff: editor Shea Carver, staff editor Jeff Oloizia and contributor Gwenyfar Rohler.

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DS: Universities are a natural cradle for innovation, and our recent regional economic scorecards reveal we lag behind other cities on this front. I would want to strengthen the relationship between the city and universities by challenging them to create more intellectual properties and patents toward the issues we face locally—especially regarding our coastal ecology and environmental resiliency.

es we invest in attracting through the university and the community college. It gets back to brand and vision; we must connect where we have come from, to where we are, and then make sure it is coherent with where we want to go.

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—UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

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Perry Smith (6pm; live guitar)

—Cameron Art Museum, 201 S. 17th St.

Live Jazz with Chris (6pm; free)

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—Greenfield Lake Ampitheater, 1941 Ampitheater Dr.

North Fourth Funky Fridays (8pm; free) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

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Randy McQuay (8pm; Acoustic/Soul)

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—Tarantelli’s, 102 So. 2nd St.

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Live Music in the Alley: Monica Jane (7pm; free)

De La Noche w/Tracy Shedd (9pm)

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—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.

Marc Siegel (7pm; free; Live Guitar)

Drag Me to Ibiza (9pm)

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Throwback Thursday Karaoke w/DJ Camo (8pm; free) —Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

Thirsty Thursday (8pm) —Ibiza Nightclub, 118 Market St.

Rockin’ Trivia w/Party Gras Entertainment (8pm; free) —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Drive

Mike O’Donnell (8:30pm; free; Live Requests) —The Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

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Donna the Buffalo (8pm; $25-$45; FOLK/COUNTRY ROCK)

Band on Fire (10pm; free; Pop/ R&B/Disco/Country/ RocK) —Wild Wing Café, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.

—Katy’s Grill and Bar, 1054 S. College Rd.

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Sterling Elliot (12:30pm; Cello) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

L Shape Lot (6pm; ROCK) —Airlie Gardens, 300 Airlie Rd.

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Clutch Barbershop Quartet (7:30pm; free) —St. Andrews-Convenant Presybterian Church, 1416 Market St.

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Jared Michael Cline (8pm; free; Folk/Soul/Reggae/Hip Hop/Country/Acoustic)

—Pour Taproom, 201 N. Front St., Suite G101

Emily Roth (10pm; SOLO GUITAR)

—Lager Heads Tavern, 35 N Lumina Ave.

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Marc Siegel (7pm; free; Live Guitar)

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Roger Davis (6pm; Guitarist)

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Mike O’Donnell (8:30pm; Live Requests)

Just Yesterday (8pm; free; 90’s Grunge)

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Sunset Cruise with Live Acoustic Music (7pm; $30)

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SUBLIME SYNTHS, POPPY RHYTHMS From left to right: Brian Weeks, Ivan Howard, Matt Douglas and Robert Rogan debut De La Noche's 'Blue Days, Black Nights.'

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"I

f you need a ringer on your music-trivia team, he's your guy,” Brian Weeks boasts of friend and bandmate Robert Rogan. The two have been playing and making music for the better part of two decades and in multiple acts.

“Summer Set, ELF, a Cars cover band called Automobiles with Seth Moody, most recently Feather,” Weeks lists of their collective résumé. "Anybody who has played music with Robert will tell you he is intensely focused. He keeps everyone in line and on time when rehearsing and playing.”

Three years ago the two began another side hustle, De La Noche. At the time, Rogan had garnered a newfound inspiration for songwriting. He also wanted to hone in on an electronic sound. "He was using loops and layers,” Weeks remembers of his first song. Within a few weeks, Rogan's output was prolific; he wrote 15 or 20 more. Though they booked a show in 2016, the band didn't play live again, and instead got to work on their debut album. “Blue Days, Black Nights" was released a few weeks ago and reviewed with praise—or as much praise as one

would expect—from Pitchfork.

Its creation was a nomadic endeavor, so to speak, made in parts in Wilmington and Raleigh, NC, and Portland, Oregon. Thus it took the duo a bit longer to complete than normal. Rogan would turn over “fully formed sketches” of songs to Weeks, who would then shape and arrange them melodically, with guitar, keyboard and programmed drums. Once the tracks were almost complete, they decided to add in sax. Weeks reached out to Matt Douglas in Raleigh, whom he met while on a Rosebuds tour in the early aughts. Douglas, best known for playing with the Mountain Goats, has shared the stage with Bon Iver, Hiss Golden Messenger, Ani Difranco, Tift Merritt, and The Rosebuds, the latter of whom Weeks toured with in the early aughts.

“We were playing Sade’s 'Love Deluxe' front-to-back on that tour,” Weeks recalls. "The Rosebuds had recorded a cover of that whole album. Matt is an excellent sax player and super nice guy . . . Matt recorded his [De La Noche] sax tracks at his house and sent them back to us to mix into the songs [and] did a fantastic job.”

De La Noche debut 'Blue Days, Black Nights' at Bourgie Nights Friday Rogan originally sang vocals on the 11-track album; however, both he and Weeks wanted the sleek and transcendent calm of Rosebuds' singer Ivan Howard. "Ivan and I have been friends since college and in bands since we were in our early 20s,” Weeks tells. "I heard him singing 'Let Love Rule' by Lenny Kravitz in a dormitory stairwell at UNCW and knew I wanted him to sing in my band.”

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Opening act Tracy Shred September 20, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Bourgie Nights, 123 Princess St. Tickets: $10 delanochemusic.bandcamp.com 'Blue Days, Black Nights' now streaming on Spotify Post university the two played in Re-

verse—an outfit influenced by Brit pop bands—before Howard started the Rosebuds. Weeks also played for the dance-y solo project, Howard Ivans "When Robert and I were working on the vocals for De La Noche's song ‘Run,' I sent it to Ivan to see if wanted to sing on it, and within a few days, he sent back his vocals, which sounded amazing,” Weeks tells. "He's just got a killer voice and he had all of these cool harmonies on the tracks. Robert and I knew he should sing on all the songs. Luckily, Ivan agreed.”

With all the parts in place and the record complete (with album artwork by Justin Mitchener of Brand Engine, who also did the encore cover this week), De La Noche is ready to officially kick off their album release on Friday at Bourgie Nights. Ivan Howard will be joining them on vocals, with Rogan and Weeks on guitar, and Chuck Spry of Loose Jets fame on drums. All other accompanying parts will be played on laptops.

"It's been really interesting to see how people are interpreting the songs,” Rogan tells of the sexy vibe emanating from

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the sublime synths and poppy rhythms.

"Ivan told us something early on: People are going to hear what they hear, and the songs really don't belong to us anymore once they're out there. The sound and vibe just came out without any preconceived or conscious intent. It was really just channeling the stuff we heard as kids, like Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Sade, etc. At the end of the day, if our music makes anyone even a little happier than they were before they heard it, then I feel good about it.”

While Rogan isn’t one to make longterm plans, he does envision De La Noche evolving beyond its current incarnation.

He wants to create music with friends and even grow the collaborations. "Ivan will always feel like part of the lineup,” Rogan assures, "and I hope he will sing some songs again for us in the future because he's a super good dude with a crazy good set of pipes. But we hope to work mostly as a production team that writes and produces songs that feature other performers on vocals, etc.”

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LOOSE AND COLORFUL G. Love and Special Sauce bring their signature blend of Delta blues and hiphop to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

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G

arrett Dutton—better known as G. Love—knows he’s lucky to still be making music. His band, G. Love and Special Sauce, which plays Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Friday, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its debut album this year. But Dutton—whose contemporaries include hard-touring singer-songwriters Dave Matthews, Ben Harper and Michael Franti—also knows the effort it took to get here.

“There has to be real passion and work ethic and originality to keep things going,” he says. “If you don’t keep creating new stuff, you’re basically going to die.”

Dutton grew up in Philadelphia at a time when rock music and hip-hop were just beginning to coexist. He idolized The Beatles and Delta blues singer John Hammond.

His neighbors were The Roots. During an unusually productive night of busking—“I made $60, two beers, one joint and two cigarettes,” Dutton recalls fondly—he had an epiphany. While strumming his guitar, he began to rap Eric B. and Rakim’s “Paid in Full” over an original blues song. Just like that, the G. Love sound was born.

Eventually, Dutton moved to Boston and formed G. Love and Special Sauce with drummer Jeffrey Clemons and bassist Jim Prescott. He didn’t have many expectations, but knew his musical heroes Hammond and Bob Dylan had both released their first albums at age 20.

“I got hip to John Hammond when I was 17, so I was like, 'OK, I’ve got three years to make a record,'” he says. G. Love and Special Sauce signed with Okeh/Epic Records in 1993, just months before Dutton’s 21st birthday.

Now 46, Dutton appears at ease with his elder statesman status. He’s moved to Cape Cod and speaks glowingly about his kids. He still plays between 150 and 200 shows a year but has begun going onstage

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In conversation, Dutton is predictably laid-back, speaking with a slackerish drawl and punctuating points with the word “man.” Until he’s asked about the president.

“Can you imagine what the last three years would have been like with Hillary Clinton in office?” Dutton says, sounding weary. “Like, whether you loved her or not, you wouldn’t wake up every day and be like, 'Oh, there’s fucking babies in cages at the border and our president is hobnobbing with dictators and insulting the prime minister of Canada,' or whatever.”

almost to the point right now where it’s like ‘Star Wars,’” Dutton says. “You’re either a rebel with Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, or you’re a storm trooper with fucking Darth Vader. So what is it going to be?”

He’s frustrated, too, by what he perceives as the indifference of musicians more concerned with selling tickets than speaking their mind. Dutton learned this the hard way.

In 2015, when Clinton announced her candidacy for president, Dutton posted a screenshot to Instagram along with the Grateful Dead lyric, “The women are smarter.” The blowback from fans was immediate. “I couldn’t believe it. I was like, 'Wow, holy shit.

People fucking hate her!'”

you’ve been in the game for a while, it’s harder and harder to get people to be interested in your new material. Even if you’re someone on our level.” Whether it’s the talk of Trump or simply the weathering effects of a long career, the topic makes him wistful, but the mood doesn’t last long. “I don’t know, if you come up with some dope shit, then people are going to love it.”

Now, he says, he hardly bats an eye when Listen to a playlist curated by G. Love on fans tell him to stick to music. “The most encorepub.com. obnoxious thing the trolls—or maybe even people that are real fans—like to do is say, 'I like you for your music, stay away from politics,' or, 'You’re supposed to be an entertainer, I don’t want to hear about this stuff.'

It’s like, if you’re saying that to me, you obviously missed the message of what I’ve been saying the whole time.”

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He sought to address these concerns on the band’s 12th album, “The Juice,” expected next year. The title track is a protest song about standing up to a regressive regime.

Another, “Go Crazy,” Dutton describes as "a party tune for our frustrated, anxiety-ridden times."

There’s also more traditional G. Love fare, like “Soul B Que” (“It’s a barbecue for your soul,” Dutton explains), as well as songs about Dutton’s soon-to-be wife. The singer welcomes the changeup from his somewhat bleaker relationship songs of yesterday.

The singer admits a wariness about overgeneralizing (“I’m not the smartest guy about politics”), but sees our current political divide as a clear choice between right and wrong.

“When Jack [Johnson] plays he always says, ‘The love songs are about my wife, the breakup songs are about my friends,’" Dutton recalls. "That’s kind of where I’m at now.”

"I’m not saying one group is made up of good people and one group is bad, but it’s

Still, he admits producing hits isn’t as easy as it used to be. “I’ll say that after

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FESTIVAL FAM Donna the Buffalo's Tara Nevins talks festival families and latest songs.

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“I don't know where I'd been, what rock I've been under,” she says. “They've been around forever, and they're fantastic. But I've never had the fortune of somehow running into them live. Anyway, I got to hear them live recently. I'm just spellbound. . . . It's always so exciting to discover something new that you've never heard.”

Nevins and company love festivals so much they started their own. Donna the Buffalo and friends from The Horse Flies and Neon Baptist started the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance in New York in 1991. It takes place every July and has helped raise nearly a million dollars for causes, including arts and education and the fight against AIDS. It’s also “the mothership” of grassroots festivals.

Before the Buffalo clan head to Shakori, they will stop over at Brooklyn Arts Center on

Sunday, September 22. The band built their decades-long catalog on the road. In fact, when a band travels as much as they have, Nevins says it’s inevitable to grow as people and musicians upon experiencing so many parts of the country and the many different people who inhabit it.

“Life experience certainly helps you grow as a person, period," she adds. "So I think bringing more life experience (like the festival experience), no matter what it is, can bring other angles to music or more depth to your music. . . . Being around other wonderful musicians, and sharing that with them is inspiring.”

Though their latest album, “Dance in the Street” (2018), doesn’t stray from traditional themes of community, Donna the Buffalo's recording process and environment did change.

The band worked with producer and engineer Rob Fraboni (Bob Dylan, The Band, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt) at the secluded Sonic Ranch near El Paso, Texas. “[Fraboni] is a very interesting, eccentric, creative person,” Nevin says. “He has a lot of credits under his belt, so he’s been there, he’s seen that, he’s done that, he’s worked with the greats, and he had faith in us, and digs our music and wanted to be part of it.”

Sonic Ranch is the world’s largest residential recording studio on a 3,300-acre pe-

Save for “I Won’t Be Looking Back,” which Nevins wrote with three girlfriends, she and bandmate Jeb Puryear share most songwriting responsibilities on the album. Puryear brought a demo of the title track to Texas.

“Dance in the Street” symbolizes taking a stand or taking action during these times of social and political unrest; by way of voting, volunteering, advocating or simply speaking up for what you believe is right.

“It's just universally calling to arms everybody to just getting out there and having a voice in a positive way,” Nevins explains, “making a change, taking a stand for something by getting out there and strutting your stuff.”

“Motor” was one tune to develop most in this collection. Nevins finished the lyrics and fleshed out the harmonies during their Texas sessions.

“What’s funny about the song ‘Motor’ is we had started making a record with Rob Fraboni a few years earlier,” she details. “We were trying to record it at his house, and ‘Motor’ came out of that recording session. Because we liked the way the music part of it came out.”

Nevins and company already are writing for the next record, though she would like to record the next album before playing the songs for a live audience. It’s almost a throwback to the days when bands would release an album of all new songs, tour it, stop and repeat.

“Nowadays, a lot of bands like us just tour all year round, all the time, whether there’s a new record or not," Nevins says, "so you’re playing these songs all the time [before re-

cording them].”

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It’s not just about garnering new ears for their own music; festivals allow them to hear new sounds as well. In general Nevins listens to what falls under the traditional umbrella of country and strings. Nevertheless, she recently discovered the Latin, rockabilly and country fusion outfit known as The Mavericks, who she saw again at Nashville’s Americana Music Awards last week.

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“I’d do it this way again but I’d like to make it quicker," Nevins admits. "The longer it takes the more money it costs. We took a little too long to make [the record]; I don’t know if we were relaxed or what . . . but two weeks would be better.”

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“We’ve always identified with the festival scene," Tara Nevins says. "Then [again,] I probably don’t really know what band or musician isn’t, but it’s just a positive breeding ground for good energy and community, and a great way to get a lot of exposure in one place.”

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can orchard. Nevins and company lived and worked at the ranch for a month. While they have spent the same amount of time or more as a whole on a record, it was the first time they were completely isolated and immersed in the process without interruption.

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onna the Buffalo has been a part of the Americana festival scene for years. 2019's fall edition of Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival (October 3-6) in Pittsboro has them headlining among acts like Galactic, Roosevelt Collier and 54 other performers. They join thousands of musicians, artisans, festival-goers and organizers who return year after year because they are drawn to the music and everything the community offers.

9/21 HALFWAY TO BEER WEEK PARTY 5-9PM JUSTIN CODY FOX BAND 8-10PM

Wilmy Woodie Pizza, 6-9pm

Pepe’s Tacos, 6-9pm

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9/22 YOGA: Soulshine Flow w/Devan 11AM 2Bros Coastal Cuisine, 3pm

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PIECED TOGETHER Multiple arts vendors will take over downtown Wilmington on Saturday, including Woodcraft by Scott's animal puzzles and Jellyfish Tide's handstamped jewelry (below).

Courtesy photo, Amy Grant

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ast fall, like numerous events across ILM, American Craft Week Walk was pushed due to the landfall of Hurricane Florence. It was the first time the walk had a downturn in arts vendors, from 80 to 62. Since having been founded by Joan and Mike Loch in 2016, it has grown steadily from 32 vendors along Front Street in its first year to double that in year two.

2019 has ACWW coming back strong Saturday, September 21, showcasing 95 artists over seven blocks.

"We added the side block of Orange Street from Front to 2nd to accommodate the number of artists looking to participate,” Joan says. Artists are selected by a two-person jury, with Joan being the tie-breaker. Once an application has been accepted, the artist is welcomed back annually; 2019 will see many regulars and welcome newbies too. Forge and Foundry is among them, overseen by creator Jeff Bridgers. “[Bridgers] is a local forger—metal forger, that is—and makes incredible functional (not weaponry) knives,” Joan tells. “Late in the application process we gained a leather artist, [Marvel Koury from MKoury Company]. And we are always excited to see what all the artists have created since the last year.”

Joan says jewelers are the number-one applicants. Jenn Stone of Jellyfish Tide is one of 10 who will have her accessories for sale at the 2019 street fair. Up and running for seven years now, Stone's bracelets and necklaces are hand-stamped with words of empowerment, phrases of enlightenment, and even monogrammed. She works in aluminum and pewter but has begun including colored suede bracelets and colored patina.

She will be adding new fonts to quotes, as

well as new design stamps, to her beach-inspired jewelry.

"Each piece is hand-stamped so it ends up not only being one-of-a-kind, but it also carries so much meaning because the buyer is the one that gets to create their own quote or design for their piece of jewelry," Stone explains.

Woodcraft By Scott, which makes specialized puzzles in various animal shapes, is returning to ACWW in 2019 as well. Scott Seifer's 3-year-old business began when he started woodcarving puzzles for his 3-yearold granddaughter. It evolved into making more and giving them away to local elementary school kids.

“Then I stumbled across the artist whose animals I cut to this day,” Seifer reflects.

After vending at Carolina Beach Farmers Market first, his demand grew and so he expanded to larger fests. "I now only do specific higher-end events, such as American Craft Walk, where I know the other vendors are offering quality product to a discerning customer base. I love doing events, meeting people, sharing about my product.”

Even with a full-time day job, Seifer stays busy with his side hustle. He does upward of 30 markets a year now, always stunning buyers with his detailed cuts. "I love the looks on people's faces when they walk up and start looking closely at my items. I then get to tell the story of how I make them by hand, no lasers, no computers . . . My Amish artist deserves much of the credit, as his artwork is amazing and he captures each breed of dog and animal wonderfully.”

Seifer features more than 200 dog breeds, his most popular item. Yet, he has over 700 hand-carved animals, which he says is a therapeutic outlet of creation. “I recently began making key/leash holders using the

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DETAILS AMERICAN CRAFT WEEK WALK Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Front, from Orange to Walnut, and Orange from Front to 2nd streets americancraftwalkwilmington.com dogs or any other animal as a solid piece to be wall-mounted and utilized as a functional item,” Seifer adds. He also customizes certain ones, like the turtles found at various beaches.

Wood-carving demonstrations will be held throughout the day from the Wilmington Area Woodturners Association at Front and Market in front of Finkelstein Music. Also, at the base of Orange and Front

American Craft Week Walk expands over seven blocks in downtown ILM streets, a chainsaw demonstrator, Corey Lancaster from Raleigh, will create three separate pieces of art from three stumps throughout the day.

The new website (americancraftwalkwilmington.com) is mobile friendly and includes GPS functionality so attendees can pull up the participants and find out where all the seven blocks the arts vendors are located.

American Craft Walk Week always has included “handmade” in their branding, showcasing the best of jewelers, painters, photographers, ceramicists, fashion designers, glass blowers and more. For 2019 they’ve added “homemade” to the mix. “This year we have a spice maker, an elderberry syrup vendor, essential oil and soap makers, and a few who make other accessories,” says Joan.

GALLERY art exposure!

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

ArtExposure will be hosting “Metal and Fiber, a show featuring the metal work of Vicki Thatcher and the Fiber work of Jan Lewis. The show will run until the end of August. Check out our new website at www.artexposure50.com to see upcoming events and classes!

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

210 Princess St. • (484) 885-3037 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) • aibgallery.com

Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated 19th-century horse stable and presents an eclectic mix of original art by emerging and established artists.

In Gallery 1, view " “Transference: New Art by Joan McLoughlin” with abstract paintings and photo transfers. The exhibit continues through October 6th.

In Gallery 2, during September, view an art exhibit in honor of the 30th Anniversary of Louie's Hot Dogs, our neighbor on Princess Street. Join us for a special reception on Wednesday, September 18th, 3-5 pm. Art in Bloom Gallery is open until 9 pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights including September 27th.

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www.aibgallery.com In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locationse: "TWENTY-TWO by THIRTY - From the flat files of GAYLE TUSTIN" will close Sept. 23. The selection of mixed media artwork, 22″ x 30″, hangs at PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market Street.

Mixed-media in these pieces vary with acrylic and oil paint, graphite, collage, sgraffito, sewing, found objects, birch bark, India ink, sailing charts, and more.

"Asylum: Collages by Elizabeth Darrow" will close Sept. 30 at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 S. Front St. Most of the imagery that comes to Elizabeth Darrow seems to hatch of its own accord, emerging from the process. Darrow enjoys working with color, repeating patterns and embedding humor (and angst) into her work.

A Pop-Up Art Exhibit, "It's About Time: Art

by Elizabeth Darrow, Virginia Wright-Frierson + Friends" opens Sept. 27, 216 N. Front St. (first floor of former Expo216 Building) and closes Nov. 29.

The exhibit will be open Tuesday-Sunday, noon until 5pm, and until 9pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights including Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Nov. 22.

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The unique exhibit includes a wonderful selection of larger works by iconic Wilmington artists Elizabeth Darrow (oil painting and collage), Karen Paden Crouch (welded-bronze sculpture), Gayle Tustin (ceramic vessels), and Virginia Wright-Frierson (oil on canvas).

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E • (910) 794-3060 • Mon. – Fri. 10am 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours / weekends by appt. cjafricanart.com

African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

Current 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.

CRUISE ON THE NEW HENRIETTA! WE HAVE A COVERED WAITING AREA WITH RESTROOMS

SUNSET CRUISES

Thursday - Saturday •7pm (1 1/2 hour cruise) Adults $20 • Children $10 (2-12 yrs) Call ahead to check shedules & prices

NARRATED SIGHTSEEING CRUISES

Wednesday - Sunday 1 hour cruises: 2pm • 3:30pm Adults $15 • Children $5 (2-12 yrs)

FULL BAR Call ahead to check schedules & prices

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997. Tues. Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com

Durham artist Victoria Primicias creates incredible abstracts and layered abstract landscapes that isolate the viewer but invite exploration, like that mirage on the horizon that rewards you with that first cool drink of water. Come experience “Oasis” with Victoria Primicias.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

Pamela Toll: Landscape and Memory will close Sept. 27, 6 to 9pm, at Wilma D. Daniels Gallery Pam Toll, an associate professor at UNC Wilmington, has been drawing and painting since childhood, and this physical way of thinking is fundamental to her work. Toll received a BA in Art and English Literature from UNC Chapel Hill, and is a co-founder of both Acme Art Studios (Wilmington, NC 1991) and No Boundaries International Art Colony (Bald Head Island, NC 1998). This exhibition pursues the energy around trees, and comes from a lifetime spent among them.

1 HR. SIGHTSEEING CRUISE

4 HR. BLACK RIVER NATURE CRUISE

7 Days a week April - October 11AM Adult $12 • Child $5 Check online for schedule

Andy Wood on board with narration.

See the river as the early explorers saw it.

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Tickets are available the DAY OF THE CRUISE at the boat or ticket booth on South Water Street. Tickets can also be pre-purchased on our website.

910-343-1611 • info@cfrboats.com 101 S. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 (at the corner of Dock St. & Water St. - over 700 parking spaces with 2 1/2 blocks)

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ON THE ROAD Filmmaker Orlando von Einsiedel copes with the loss of his brother in the Netflix documentary "Evelyn." (Below) Illusionist-comedian The Amazing Johnathan, star of Hulu's "The Amazing Johnathan Documentary."

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ocumentary is a cinematic genre that has grown on me over the years. Like a lot of attention-deficit afflicted kids, I was more interested in watching Indiana Jones punch Nazis in the face than learning about the Second World War. The idea of watching a movie to learn something felt like a cruel trick perpetrated by unfortunate souls who dared to educate me.

The genre has experienced a renaissance in the age of streaming services.

These services are making exceptional documentaries that were near impossible to find during the era of renting movies.

A host of topics are covered for anyone looking for a more cerebral cinematic experience. Now, not every documentary is worth screen time. Quality ranges from "exceptional" to "barely watchable," but I have found two interesting gems I think are worth exploring.

The Amazing Johnathan is a stand-up comedian who gained a reputation for his manic, magic-based comic routines. He was from the same generation of comics as household names like Jerry Seinfeld, Garry Shandling and Eddie Murphy, though Johnathan never achieved their level of fame or fortune. That’s not to say his career wasn’t lucrative. He made millions through touring and residencies in towns where funny magicians could draw crowds, such as Vegas and Reno.

"The Amazing Johnathan Documentary" on Hulu does an amazing job of capturing the comic's weird, wonderful and occasionally warped and interesting career. Much of the gravitas stems from the fact The Amazing Johnathan has been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition and given a year to live. By itself, this would have made for a pretty standard documentary, but something strange happens midway through the film.

Director Benjamin Berman discovers through his two-year journey The Amazing

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On Netflix • 1 hrs 40 mins Directed by Orlando von Einsiedel Starring Orlando von Einsiedel

THE AMAZING JONATHAN DOCUMENTARY

"Evelyn," on Netflix, features a different kind of journey through life and death. Oscar-winning documentarian Orlando von Einsiedel ("White Helmets") takes a very personal look at the life of his deceased brother.

He decides to go on a cathartic walkabout with members of his family, all of whom have felt lost since their brother and son committed suicide. Evelyn had been an avid hiker, and Orlando leads his family through some of his brother’s favorite jaunts. It gives them ample opportunity to talk about Evelyn and try moving forward from a haunting tragedy.

"Evelyn" is a very personal movie that delves deep into sadness and struggles to resurface. The movie does a good job documenting Evelyn’s life and the family’s loss, which ultimately brings them new appreciation and understanding. It can be a difficult movie at times because of its raw, unfettered emotions. Audiences will likely empathize with a family who tries to remember the good but find themselves smothered by an endless stream of "what ifs." Was there something more they could have done to help him?

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Streaming services produce great works in the genre Both "Evelyn" and "The Amazing Johnathan Documentary" are interesting examinations of their title characters. By the end of each film, audiences will feel a connection to these people, and even understand what drove them toward their confounding choices.

These documentaries exemplify what I’ve learned to love about the best the genre has to offer: They are honest and, at times, bleak portrayals of imperfect people.

Through the filmmakers' visions, audiences see little things that were perfect about them.

On Hulu • 1 hrs 31 mins Directed by Benjamin Berman Starring The Amazing Johnathan, Eric André, Benjamin Berman Johnathan has given permission to another filmmaker (with supposedly impressive credentials) to make a documentary about his life and subsequent death. It’s a very surreal moment in a movie full of such moments; it gets weirder and weirder, like a snowball rolling downhill toward a production of "Waiting for Godot." Is Johnathan really a drug addict? Is he really dying, or is this just a ploy to stage a comeback?

How many filmmakers has Johnathan given permission to document his remaining years? It’s an entertaining film about life, laughter and death.

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Elijah's

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AMERICAN BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

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

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

CAM CAFÉ

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 2 pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: camcafe.org

ELIJAH’S

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ILM; kids

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HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: henrysrestaurant.com

NICHE

Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays fea-

tures a great brunch menu!

Niche’s heated covered patio is perfect for anytime of the year and great for large parties.

And their bar has a great assortment of wines, even offered half off by the glass on Tuesdays-Thursdays. Open Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 910-399-4701.

■ OPEN LUNCH AND DINNER: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: nichewilmington.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambiance 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: pinevalleymarket.com

THE TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hot Dogs opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats and more.

Our types of dogs are: Southern (Trolly Dog, beef and pork), Northern (all beef), Smoke Sausage (pork), Fat Free (turkey), Veggie (soy). Voted Best Hot Dog in Wilmington for decades.

Check our website trollystophotdogs.com for hours of operations, specific store offerings and telephone numbers, or contact Rick Coombs, 910-297-8416, rtrollystop@aol.com We offer catering serving 25-1000 people.

Franchises available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952, Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921, Southport (910) 457-7017, Boone, NC (828) 2652658, Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN INDOCHINE RESTAURANT

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: indochinewilmington.com

NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET

For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown

EATS RUTH'S CHRIS WINE-PARING DINNER Mon., Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. $80/person • Eventbrite.com Featuring Tilted Pineapple Martini during cocktail hours, followed by four-course meal: Oyster Rockefeller with Henriot Brut ”Souverain”; steakhouse salad with Presqu'ile Pinot Noir; coffee-encrusted filet with port and gorgonzola, with Venge Vineyard Cabaret Sauvignon; and chocolate molten cake with Ruth's coffee.

Ruth's Chris Steak House, 301 North Water Street

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) 7719151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: 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 okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am 2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: okamisteakhouse.com

SZECHUAN 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest 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: 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 includ-

ing 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. ‘til 10pm, Thurs ‘til 11pm, Fri-Sat, ‘til 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 - 80smusic and menu prices. Sundays are the best dealdowntown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are BuyOne, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles.Nightly Drink Specials.

Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

■ WEBSITE: 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

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5120 S. College Rd. • 910-792-0000 Monkey Junction, Carolina Beach

3501 Oleander Dr. #2 • (910)228-5999 UNCW, Downtown and Market Street

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key Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun.

■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/slaintemj

BAGELS ROUND BAGELS

Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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, takeout 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: antoniospizzaandpasta.com

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream

cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: roundbagelsanddonuts.com

FONDUE Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size.

Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street.

(910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open daily from Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

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■ FEATURING Sunday half-price wine bottles; Monday beer and wine flights on special; Tuesday Local’s Night $11/person cheese and chocolate; Wednesday Ladies Night; Thursday $27 4-course prix fixe; Friday “Date Night” $85/ couple for 3 courses and a bottle of wine.

■ MUSIC: Tuesdays & Thursdays, May-Oct., 7– 9 p.m. (weather permitting)

Japenese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi

614 South College Road 910.399.3366 www.okamirestaurant.com

Check With Our Staff About Our ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI MENU

Sushi Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

RUNNER-UP BEST JAPANESE

Half off classic rolls

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■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.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/DowntownSouth ■ 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: harpwilmington.com

SLAINTE IRISH PUB

Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Mon-

THE ITALIAN BISTRO

The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, fullservice Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) 6867774

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: italianbistronc.com

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza.

We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits.

Visit us downtown at 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: grabslice.com

MEXICAN ZOCALO

Zocalo Street Food and Tequila brings a modern version of cooking traditional Mexican street food through perfected recipes, with excellent presentation. Zócalo was the main ceremonial center for the Aztecs, and presently, it is the main square in central Mexico City.

It bridges old school tradition with a twist of innovative cooking. Zocalo also has weekly events, such as their margarita and food tasting every Monday, 5-8 p.m., and a live taco station every Tuesday , 5-8 p.m. Live Latin music Is showcased every other Saturday and Sunday brunch begins at 10 a.m. Be sure to try Zocalo’s wide selection of the best tequilas! Owned and operated locally, locations are in Wilmington and Jacksonville, NC. Take out and delivery available through most apps.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m - 10 p.m.; Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; closes 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Pointe at Barclay ■ WEBSITE: zocalostreetfood.com

SANDWICHES J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI

The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd.

■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday -Thursday,11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY

Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “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

SIPS HUMANE SOCIETY YAPPY HOUR September 26, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Wrightsboro United Methodist Church, 3300 North Kerr Ave. Rudolph "Nose" Real Estate Team presents Humane Society Yappy Hour at Flying Machine Brewing Company to benefiut the New Hanover Humane Society. Dog-friendly event, with delicious food, hand-selected vinyl records by Gravity Records, prizes, and a professional pet photographer!

3130 Randall Parkway Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm 10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: capefearseafoodcompany.com

town Wilmington. Open 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: dockstreetoysterbar.net

MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce. Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local se food and more!

■ WEBSITE: MikesCfood.com

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: OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers Sunday-Thursday and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200. 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch,. 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood special-

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

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

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: 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 down-

Daily Burger Specials • Wings Salads • Sandwiches • Milkshakes 11 Market Street - Downtown Wilmington (910) 769-0755

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ties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: pilothouserest.com

SHUCKIN’ SHACK

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.

(910-458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). 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: Noon2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am10pm; Fri-Sat:11am-Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach/Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Ca-

sey’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 Mon. & Tues.

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

■ WEBSITE: caseysbuffet.com

RX RESTAURANT & BAR

Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen.

The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 3993080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: TuesThurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: rxwilmington.com

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near 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 S. College Rd. (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: CarolinaAleHouse.com

STEAKS TRUE BLUE BUTCHER & TABLE

True Blue Butcher & Table opened in the Forum Shopping Center in January 2018 at the point, 1125-AA Military Cutoff Rd. as Wilmington’s finest neighborhood butcher shop and restaurant. A menu of globally-inspired, local ingredients is served during lunch, dinner and weekend brunches. But the real experience is visiting the butcher counter to take home the best cuts of meat in Wilmington (and the world), while also given expert cooking and food advice from the

chef/owner himself, Bobby Zimmerman. True Blue has a magnificent bar, handcrafted cocktail menu and bar menu and offers weekday specials. (910) 679-4473 ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH: Lunch Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Dinner, Tues.-Sun., 5-10pm; Brunch, Sat.-Sun., 10:30am-2:30pm; Butcher counter Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: The Forum off of Military Cutoff Road ■ FEATURES: Wed. Burger Night, Thurs.

1/2-priced wine bottle & prime steak upgrades; Friday 1/2-priced bar menu ■ WEBSITE/SOCIALS: wearetrueblue.com.

IG: @truebluebutcherandtable. FB: facebook. com/TrueBlueButcherAndTable

TAPAS/WINE BAR THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR

Under new ownership! Tom Noonan invites you to enjoy his remodeled space, featuring a new sound system and new bar, in a warm, relaxed environment. Taste 40 craft beers, over 400 wines by the bottle, a wide selection of cheese and charcuterie, with gourmet small plates and desserts to go! And don’t miss their weekly wine tastings, every Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon., Closed; Tues.-Thurs., 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 4 - 10 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. WEBSITE: fortunateglass.com

REAL. GOOD. BBQ. And the best fried chicken in town!

920 S KERR AVE. • (910) 799-1581 • JACKSONSBIGOAK.COM

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Family Meal Deals: $25.99 BBQ Special: $13.99 Early Bird Specials, M-F, 3:30-5:30pm: $5.99

Caribbean Mahi from Gulfstream Restaurant

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

• South Beach Grill • Oceanic Restaurant • Bluewater Grill • Boca Bay • Brasserie du Soleil • Blockade Runner/East • Cruz

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ONE BOURBON, ONE SCOTCH, ONE BEER Wilmington's original brewery, Front Street Brewery, always has done beer right, but nowadays they're being recognized for the brown liquor that keeps us warm and fuzzy inside.

Photo by Brian Lantz Photography

WHISKEY

BY JOAN WILKSERON

F

ront Street Brewery (FSB) is best known for heaping plates of delicious pulled chicken nachos and for being "Wilmington's Original Brewery."

They're celebrating their 25th anniversary next year, after all. What Wilmingtonians might be missing out on is the thoughtfully curated, carefully designed whiskey selection. For three years running, Front Street Brewery has received recognition as one of America's best bourbon bars according to The Bourbon Review. The publication works with Buffalo Trace to review, promote, and report about the native Kentucky liquid and the culture that surrounds it. This year only one other North Carolina establishment received such an accolade: The Crunkleton in Chapel Hill.

I got the chance to sit down with FSB's sales, marketing, and public relations manager Ellie Craig and brewmaster Christopher McGarvey to chat all things whiskey (full disclosure: maybe even sample a few). The first thing Craig did was plunk down the new, massive drink menu the brewery is offering. I remember the old one from my days as a FSB cellar operator, and while the selection was impressive, it was intimidating because the literature itself lacked direction.

The new menu is a beautifully organized book that's split up into three sections of whiskey: corn-based, rye-based and barley-based. Then the subsections are plentiful. The bite-sized pieces of information

DETAILS FRONT STREET BREWERY 9 N. Front St. Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

(910) 251-1935 frontstreetbrewery.com make it seem much more manageable. Not a fan of scotch? Well, Craig might disagree, but just skip over all of it and head straight to the barrel-proof rye. Unsure what that means? The menu spells it out.

"Christopher has done an absolutely tremendous job," Craig gushes. She explains when he was on the West Coast he spent a lot of his time working at a high-volume liquor store, where he did a lot of tasting and note-taking.

"I started doing what I'd been doing with beers for years," McGarvey explains. "I just took tasting notes on stuff I had and reviewed them. I probably tasted around 100 different whiskeys. My wife and I even did a March Madness-style bracket to figure out which ones were our favorites.

Thus a passion was born.

But the birth of the FSB whiskey pro-

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gram predates McGarvey's employment at the microbrewery. It all started in 2010 when former brewmaster Kevin Kozak approached Craig about his desire to age his proprietary brews in bourbon barrels.

"I called some contacts that we had," Craig reminisces. "I was able to eventually work my way up to the marketing director for Jim Beam distilling. I told him our plan to create a bourbon bar in North Carolina and they were thrilled, so they immediately shipped us four empty bourbon barrels.

That was the beginning of our relationship with Fred Noe." Noe is a seventh-generation master distiller from Jim Beam. He came down to Wilmington to participate in a pairing dinner at the brewery. The friendship led to the addition of FSB's third floor, The Beam Room. From there the whiskey program took off. Representatives from famous distilleries, such as Old Rip Van Winkel, Heaven Hill, Michter's and Russell's Reserve have traveled to Wilmington to pay their respects to and host events at the brewery.

During Cape Fear Craft Beer Week this year, I had the pleasure of attending their beer, bourbon, and bacon pairing event in The Beam Room. It was magical. Sweet and spicy bacon graced tables filled with delicious boozy pairings. My favorite was the Dram Tree Scottish Ale paired with Stranahan's yellow label Colorado whiskey. The best thing is curious sippers can find the booze-on-booze pairings conveniently located on both the drink and beer menus. All five FSB flagship beers (and a sixth bonus elixir) are matched with their distilled complements.

"I view whiskey as beer's big brother," McGarvey notes. "It's taking some form of

WINS!

Front Street Brewery's whiskey and bourbon list scores big in NC beer—some sort of grain fermentation— and concentrating everything that's great about it."

The pairings were a no-brainer to the brewmaster, but he notes FSB is one of the only breweries in the country doing what they're doing. Even though it was obvious to create the marriages, the process of doing it took months. McGarvey narrowed down what he thought would work best and then called in his tasting panel to choose the winners. The panel included Craig, general manager Josh Cranford, and operations manager Sam Sumner.

The perfect pairs were crystal clear to the drinkers. Craig mentions all of the pairings were great, but the better of the two remained obvious.

The brewery now boasts a staggering 436 different bottles of whiskey (and sippers can be staggering too, after too many half pours). Cocktail options abound too for folks who don't want it neat or on the rocks. FSB also has their own house single barrel selections for seekers of the rare. Whiskey flights are available for the curious consumer, who can choose their own adventure or go with something chosen for them. The options are endless, so luckily the bartenders are armed with knowledge to help folks find their way­— and likely their new favorite whiskey.

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THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT Student protesters at a climate strike event in London earlier this year.

(Right) 350 Wilmington co-directors Noelle Powers (left) and Lindsay Lake.

Photo by David Holt

GREEN

BY JEFF OLOIZIA

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riter David Gessner didn’t know he was moving to the center of the climate debate when he left Cape Cod for Wilmington 16 years ago. Best known for his books on environmentalism, including the New York Times bestseller “All the Wild That Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West,” Gessner chairs UNCW’s creative writing department. After riding out hurricanes Florence and Dorian, he insists the instability foretold by climate scientists already has arrived. “All you have to do is either take off or land in a plane and look down at the water,” he says. “We’re living in it.”

For the past year, Gessner has served as unofficial advisor to 350 Wilmington.

Founded by UNCW creative writing graduate students Lindsay Lake and Noelle Powers, the group is a local offshoot of 350.org, the international movement aimed at ending the use of fossil fuels in favor of community-led renewable energy. Beginning Friday they’ll host a week of climate strike events, including a sustainable tree-planting workshop, the opening of the Plastic Ocean Project’s permanent space and an environment-themed open mic. All events are intended to create urgency around climate change.

Lake and Powers were inspired to start 350 Wilmington after a visit from environmentalist and 350.org founder Bill McKibben at UNCW last year.

Though McKibben presented sobering facts about humans’ impact on Earth, he left the standing-room-only crowd feeling energized.

“I think his presentation shocked me back to consciousness,” Powers says.

“McKibben helped me see, in a very short time, there are people in every part of the world on my side. There are people in my own city, in fact, working to save my life and give us all a better future. How could I not do the same thing for them?”

They’ve also been moved by Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager who has made it her mission to hold politicians accountable for their lack of climate-change action. In addition to this week’s strike, Thunberg is responsible for #FridaysForFuture, a string of viral student climate protests in cities worldwide. (She also was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize earlier this year.) Last month, she sailed in a solar-powered racing yacht from Plymouth, England, to New York City. She will speak at the United Nations Climate Change Summit early next week.

“The reason I love Greta is the same reason many fear her: She seems fearless," Lake says. “Many of the environmental heroes in the news are rich celebrities, who say they care about the environment one day, but fly to an environmental conference on a private jet the next. Greta shows us all it’s time to stop making excuses at the expense of nature.”

In just under a year, 350 Wilmington has earned the attention of North Carolina Senator Harper Peterson and have applied pressure to Congressman David Rouzer to support climate legislation.

They also have—in conjunction with the undergraduate-led 350 UNCW—joined a movement calling for UNCW to give up its fossil-fuel holdings. If successful, the school would join UNC Asheville as only the second in the UNC system to divest from fossil fuels.

For Gessner, the timing is fortuitous.

The author had begun working on a book about Teddy Roosevelt when 350 Wilmington was born and expected to use the 26th president as a model for activism.

Instead, he found the younger generation a better model. He cites an essay Lake wrote in his class last spring with helping him see how personal climate change is to younger people.

“I’m encouraged by the activism I’ve seen, mostly from young people and students, in the wake of Florence,” Gessner says. “The rest of us need to get on board.”

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Climate Strike will take place with a host of events all week long. Here is the rundown.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Cape Fear March and Die-In 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Wilmington City Hall, 102 N. 3rd St. Participants will meet at city hall before marching to the downtown riverwalk. There, they’ll make signs with provided materials, outlining various possible causes of death inflicted by climate change. The event concludes with a “die-in,” in which attendees lie down to simulate being dead.

A Word to Mother Earth Writing Contest Submissions for both poems and prose pieces inspired by the climate crisis open at 9 a.m. and close Wednesday, September 25 at 5 p.m. Contest is free to enter. $200 cash prize. Details at 350wilmington.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 4th Annual Native Plant Festival 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

New Hanover County Arboretum 6206 Oleander Dr.

Get free gardening tips, purchase native plants, tour the arboretum’s gardens, and grab a bite from one of four food trucks. There also will be music, lawn games, story time, and crafts for kids.

Plastic Ocean Project Grand Opening 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

4709 College Acres Dr. After UNCW’s Science Building was destroyed in Hurricane Florence, the Plastic Ocean Project celebrates the opening of its new space with a free yoga session with Longwave Yoga at 11 a.m., followed by music, food and drinks, an appear-

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With week-long climate strike, local students join the call for environmental justice ance by “Plastic Ocean” author Captain Charles Moore, and activities for kids.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Sustainable Tree Canopy Workshop, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

New Hanover County Arboretum 6206 Oleander Dr. Learn about tree maintenance, resiliency, and upcoming planting opportunities from arboretum director Lloyd Singleton.

MONDAY, SEPT. 23

#EarthFriendlyILM//Rewarding Earth-Friendly Businesses Join 350 Wilmington in flooding social media (using the hashtag #EarthFriendlyILM) to recognize local businesses making strides to invest in earth-friendly practices. Interested businesses can reach out to 350 Wilmington at info@350wilmington.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

Workshops on the Water, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

DISCOVER NEW MUSIC AT 98.3 THE PENGUIN

N. Water St., between Princess and Market streets

an environment-themed collaborative chalk mural designed by UNCW art stuTake part in a series of short work- dents. shops led by leaders in our local environmental sphere. Participants include You Can Vote, Clean Cape Fear, Cape Fear Sierra Club, Dr. Kyle Horton, Alliance for Open Mic Celebration Cape Fear Trees, North Carolina Farmed 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Animal Save, Wave Transit and more.

Ironclad Brewery, 115 N. 2nd St.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Adapting to the Storms: A Conversation About Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region After Florence, 6:30 p.m.

UNCW Center for Marine Science Auditorium 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane

UNCW professors Gessner and Dylan McNamara host Tancred Miller, Coastal and Ocean Policy Manager for North Carolina’s Division of Coastal Management, for a seminar on coastal resiliency.

Sign up to perform music or read writing inspired by the environment (or just watch!) At evening’s end, the winner of the inaugural A Word to Mother Earth Writing Contest will be announced.

QUICK FACTS

PLAYLIST SAMPLE

NEW MUSIC ADDED

FATBOY SLIM - PRAISE YOU LAKE STREET DIVE - RICH GIRL BOB DYLAN - DOWN ALONG THE COVE JJ GREY & MOFRO - LIGHT A CANDLE GRACE POTTER - LOVE IS LOVE YOLA - RIDE OUT IN THE COUNTRY GRATEFUL DEAD - NEW SPEEDWAY BOOGIE

FOY VANCE - I WON'T LET YOU FALL PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND - KEEP YOUR HEAD UP SERATONES - GOTTA GET TO KNOW YA

UPCOMING PENGUIN SHOWS G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE

9/20 GLA

ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N.

10/3 BAC

Why 350?

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 Voting Registration and Empowerment 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Outside UNCW’s Randall Library 5162 Randall Dr.

Register to vote (or help register others) and get up-to-date information on North Carolina’s new voting laws.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 Paint the Streets for Mother Earth 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

N. Water St., between Princess and Market streets

Join 350 Wilmington, Cape Fear Sierra Club, Women Organizing for Wilmington, and UNCW’s art department in creating

350.org and its affiliated groups seek to lower carbon emissions to under 350 parts per million— the safe concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Who is Bill McKibben?

The environmentalist and former New Yorker staff writer was awarded the 2014 Right Livelihood Prize, given to those "offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today."

His 1989 book "The End of Nature" was one of the first about climate change for a general audience.

What has 350.org accomplished?

The group has organized campaigns against Keystone XL and Dakota Access in the U.S., stopped fracking in cities across Brazil and Argentina, and pushed hundreds of universities, foundations, cities and churches to divest from fossil fuels.

How can I get involved?

Email info@350wilmington.org, and sign up for news and updates at 350wilmington.org.

G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE (GLA 9/20) ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N. (BAC 10/3) BLUE OCTOBER (GLA 10/6) SHOVELS & ROPE (GLA 10/8)

LAKE STREET DIVE (GLA 10/13) ) SOLD OUT! THE WOOD BROTHERS (GLA 10/18) THIEVERY CORPORATION (GLA 11/1)

SPECIALTY SHOWS:

THE EVENING EXPERIMENT WITH ERIC MILLER, WEDNESDAYS 7-9PM THE FRIDAY NIGHT PANIC JAM FRIDAYS AT 8PM ACOUSTIC CAFE SATURDAYS FROM 7-9AM ETOWN SATURDAYS AT 9AM PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC HOUR SUNDAYS AT 8AM

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you have them, wear them proudly. Donations will be accepted. They will be used for the proposed monument to the 20,000 plus Scottish Highlanders that first set foot on this continent in the Lower Cape Fear in the 1700’s and made a lasting impact on North Carolina. Direct any questions to mtobyne59@yahoo.com.

charity/fundraisers ARTS COUNCIL GRANT DEADLINE

Regional artist project grants available through Sept. 18, 5pm.The Arts Council of Wilmington is accepting applications for Regional Artist Project Grants, which provide financial support to exceptionally talented visual, performing, literary and interdisciplinary artists. Funding projects has significant impact on the advancement of professional artistic careers. Artists in New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick or Columbus counties are eligible to apply for projects beginning no earlier than November 1, 2019 and conclude by October 31, 2020. Free.

events KURE BEACH MARKET

Thurs., 8am: Come shop the Kure Beach Market held every Tuesday through Aug. 27 from 8am-1pm! Shop for local hand crafted goods while enjoying beautiful ocean views! Located at the Kure Beach Ocean Front Park and Pavilion! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

MORRIS LANDING CLEAN WATER PRESERVE.

Sept. 20, 9am: NC Coastal Federation will be celebrating National Estuaries Week by monitoring and maintaining the oyster and salt marsh restoration projects. Oyster reefs and wetlands, along with other Estuarine habitats, provide critical fish nursery areas and buffers storms to help improve water quality. Our estuaries are tremendous economic resources, providing jobs to coastal communities; they're at the heart of so many of our coastal communities. No special skills or knowledge are required. Salt marsh monitoring will includes estimating how much and what kind of vegetation is growing in the restored area and using survey equipment to measure the shoreline profile changes. All project supplies and equipment, as well as snacks and refreshments, will be provided. Suitable for ages 12 and up. Meet at Morris Landing on Stump Sound. Volunteers park on the side of the road, 898 Morris Landing Rd. www.nccoast.org

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MARKETPLACE

Every Sun., 10am-3pm: Open air artisan market in downtown Wilmington, NC. It meets Sundays through Oct. 27 at Riverfront Park. Riverfront Park, 5 N Water St.

LOUIE'S HOT DOG 30 YEAR CELEBRATION

Sept.18, 3-5pm: Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Louie’s Hot Dogs at 204 1/2 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401. Meet owner, Mary Garner, and Mayor Bill Saffo who will make brief remarks. View a hot-dog inspired art exhibit a few doors down at Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess Street. Enjoy refreshments and live music By Sylvie Lippard. Louie’s Hot Dogs regular hours are Monday – Thursday, 11 am to 6 pm; Friday 11 am to 3 am; Saturday noon to 6 pm plus 10 pm to 3 am; and Sunday noon to 6 pm. The art exhibit will be at Art in Bloom Gallery during the month of September. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

KIDS MAKING IT LUNCHEON

PANIC ATTACK

Opens Sept. 27-28, Oct. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 2425, 31-Nov. 2: Formerly located in Wilmington, NC, Panic Attack is now back— bigger and better then ever before in Nakina, NC. We look forward to exceeding all your expectations this haunt season with movie quality sets, special effects, and monsters straight from your worst nightmares. Come face to face with your deepest fears this haunt season with us here at Panic Attack. 3245 Pine Level Church Road, Nakina, NC 28455. www.panicattackhaunt. com

HARRELSON CENTER RESOURCE FAIR

Sept. 19, 4pm: The Harrelson Center will be hosting a “Resource Fair” in the Harrelson Center. It marks one year since Hurricane Florence struck New Hanover County, and through relief and rebuilding efforts in the time since the disaster, this community has become stronger and more tight-knit than ever before. To celebrate and continue provide relief for those still struggling to recover, The Harrelson Center will focus this event around showcasing the humanitarian efforts of its nonprofit partners

as well as its collaborative intention and operation in supporting their work, with an emphasis on community resources for continued hurricane relief. 20 North 4th St. Ste. 214. harrelsoncenter.org

SCREAM N’ EAGLE CAR SHOW & YARD SALE

Sept. 21, 8am-2pm: Free. Ashley High NJROTC Booster Club presents the Scream n’ Eagle Car Show & Yard Sale—a nonprofit, all-volunteer-run event for the NJROTC Cadets to work together with their community to raise funds necessary for events they attend all year long.

Cars, trucks or tractors you want to enter, register: www.ahs-njrotc-booster.com. Registration held the morning of the event on-site at Ashley High School, 555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy.

HEALTH FAIR AND FITNESS

Sept. 21, 9am-2pm: Wilmington Recreation brings you budget-friendly health & fitness activities. There will be a scavenger hunt and prize giveaways as well. This event will provide visitors with many options for how to improve

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their health by utilizing affordable goods and services from local businesses, the city, and local non-profits. Open to general public; free.

No pre-reg. rqd. wilmingtonrecreation.com.

Robert Strange Park, 401 S. 8th St.

MINDFULNESS EXPO

Sept. 21, 10am: Explore the world of mindfulness, meditation, yoga and engaged human awareness. Teachers, practitioners, and seekers will have a chance to try out various styles and disciplines of yoga and meditation.

Resource tables will feature books, wellness issues and local groups practicing meditation on a regular basis. There will be special events for children as well. Free! Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St.

HALF WAY TO ST PATTY'S DAY

Sept. 22, 4pm: Scottish Society of Wilmingtonwill be holding it’s Fall Ceilidh (Kay-Lee), 4-7. at the Waterline Brewery, 721 Surry Street. Free and open to the public. Entertainment will be provided by the popular Celtic band, Barrowburn. Kilts and tartan are not required but if

Sept. 20, 11:30am: annual fundraising luncheon will feature keynote speaker Norm Abram, star of This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to support Kids Making; It’s mission of teaching woodworking & entrepreneurship to at-risk youth. First Baptist Church Activities Center, 1939 Independence Blvd. fbcwilmington.org/activities-center.

TASTE OF THE TOWN

Sept. 24, 6pm: Thalian's most delicious event of the year! Downtown Wilmington’s best restaurants provide a sampling of their signature dishes on this culinary tour. You get to be the judge as you stroll with map in hand or take the provided trolley to each locale. As always, the stand-out eateries in the categories of Best Appetizer, Best Entrée and Best Overall will be crowned as victors! Tickets, $50, go fast for this one, so get them early. Foodies, this one is for you! All proceeds benefit Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St.

music OPEN-MIC AT TIDAL CREEK

Comedians, singers, songwriters, poets, yodelers! Come out the co-op on Wednesday night & show us what you got! Free coffee

SUNSET MUSIC CRUISE

Fri., 6:30pm: Looking for something different to do? Look no further! Come aboard The Wilmington, our comfortable catamaran, for a fun cruise down the Cape Fear River as we cruise into the sunset. Grab a tasty cocktail or drink from our full bar and sit back and relax as you listen to live music from local musicians. Oneof-a-kind music venue in Wilmington and this cruise is one of our most popular excursions, so be sure to book early! Wilmington Water Tours, 212 Water St.

KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Every 1st & 3rd Sun., through Oct. 20, 5pm7pm, skips Labor Day weekend. Free concerts at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket, friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy the music! Purchase your Boogie in the Park gear at the link provided. shop.spreadshirt.com/tokb.Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

LIVE ON THE LOOP!

Live on the Loop is back for our 2019 season!

Every Thursday from 6-9pm at The Sailfish!

Experience some of Wilmington’s best local artists with drink specials and delicious food options! 9/19: The Casserole; 9/26: Signal Fire Acoustic. Sailfish, 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Rd.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE ALLEY

Every Thurs., 7-10pm. Schedule: Sept. 19, Monica Jane; Sept 26, John Haussman. Rebellion NC, 15 S. Front St.

AIRLIE GARDENS CONCERTS SERIES

Airlie’s 2019 Summer Concert Series runs every 1st and 3rd Friday through Sept. 20, 6pm-8pm.

In the case of rain, Airlie not make a decision to cancel until after 4pm and post on website and Facebook page. Seating is open-lawn, and all outdoors lawn chairs are permitted. All GA and member parking at 230 Government Center Dr., with free shuttle service running continuously throughout the evening. Front Street Brewery & Noni Baca Winery will sell food & beverage items. Outside food and beverages are permitted. Sept. 20: L Shape Lot. Advanced tickets only: airliegardens.org. 300 Airlie Rd.

THE DRUM CIRCLE

Every Tues., 8-11pm, longest continuous Drum Circle for over 6 year provides an open forum, featuring djembe, dounbek, conga, bongo, cajon, yosika and other hand drums and percussive instruments. Friendly environment for the enjoyment of rhythm & dance. All levels, rhythms welcome! Loaner drums available.

Free. Hosted by Ron at Bottega Art & Wine Bar, Brooklyn Arts District. 723 N. Fourth St.

JAZZ AT CAM

Tickets to the eight-concert series, playing a range of jazz genres in an intimate listening room performance. All concerts are 6:30-8pm, 1st Thursdays, Sept. 2019-April 2020 at Cameron Art Museum. Presented by CAM and Cape Fear Jazz Society: CAM/CFJS Members: $17; non-members: $25; students with valid college ID $12 (tax and fees not included). Oct. 3, Sidecar Social Club; Nov. 7, Ron Brendle Quartet; Dec. 5, Paolo André Gualdi; 2020: Jan. 9, Stanley Baird Group; Feb. 6, Andrew Berinson

Trio; Mar. 5, Lenora Zenzalai Helm; Apr. 2, John Brown Quintet. CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org.

CELLIST STERLING ELLIOT

Sept. 20, 12:30pm: Free and open to the public.

Give yourself a lunch time treat at CAM. Come for a preview performance and Q&A by cellist Sterling Elliott, the 2019 Sphinx Competition Finals 1ST Place Winner of the Senior Division.

Steven Errante will be accompanying. Elliott, 19, has been playing the cello for 16 years and currently attends the Julliard School in New York. He will be in residency in Wilmington September 16 – 22, 2019, and will be performing Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra on Sat. Sept.

21, 7:30 pm at the Wilson Center. $17-$47.

Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, CAM, 3201 S. 17th St.

FREE ORGAN RECITAL W/RICHARD RHOADS

Sept. 20, 7:30pm: Organ recital featuring Richard Rhoads on Friday, September 20th at 7:30pm. Enjoy works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Dupre (acute e), Durufle (acute e), and others.

The recital is free. Free. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

MUSIC ON MARKET

Sept. 21, 7:30pm: Music on Market brings “Clutch,” aworld-renowned barbershop quartet to Wilmington, NC for 1 night only! They are the 11th best barbershop group in the nation! Concert is free and open to public. There is plenty of parking and handicap accessible. Doors open 45 minutes prior to downbeat. Artistic director, Angela Burns at aburns@sacpc.org. St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market St.

ACRONYM

Sept. 22, 4pm: First rate band brings baroque music alive like no other with their vivid imagination, fancy fiddling and musical humor. They return by popular demand having astonished our audiences in 2018 with their musical wit and spine-tingling charisma. Cabinet of Curiosities – Baroque beyond Handel and Correlli.

UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

CFMTA AND MUSIC AND ARTS HOST MUSIC TEACHERS

Sept. 24, 11am: In collaboration with Music & Arts, Cape Fear Music Teachers Association is sponsoring a special event for independent instrumental and voice teachers. A lively exchange and brainstorming session on teaching challenges and solutions will begin at 11:15. A pizza lunch will follow. The staff of Music & Arts is offering a 30% discount on music purchased by event attendees. Joanne Riesz, 910-2626224, or Bert at Music and Arts, 910-791-4799.

Music & Arts, 2340 S. 17th St.

FOUR ITALIAN TENORS

Sept. 24, 7:30pm: Roberto Cresca, Federico Parisi, Federico Serra and Alberto Urso, known as The Four Italian Tenors, perform the greatest tenor arias and songs of all time, in unique arrangements created especially for this debut tour of the United States. The performances by this new generation of world-class tenors have been described as captivating, exhilarating, engaging and mesmerizing, and the Wilson Center is proud to be part of the group’s debut tour in the USA. The Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St.

film MOVIE AT THE LAKE

Sunday at dusk: Movie at the Lake at Carolina Beach Lake Park features "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation." Concessions available.

No alcohol or glass allowed. Film begins at dusk. Running time: 1 hour, 37 minutes. Rated PG. Atlanta Ave and S Lake Park Blvd.

CINEMATIQUE

"Sword of Trust" runs from Sept. 18, 7pm (aditional 4pm screening): A cantankerous pawnshop owner and his man-child employee team up with an out-of-town couple who are trying to hawk a Civil War-era sword inherited from a recently deceased grandfather. The sword comes with a convoluted report claiming the relic is proof that the South won the war. It isn’t long before the item draws the attention of enthusiastic conspiracy theorists who are anxious to get their hands on the coveted sword.

The adventure that ensues takes them on a wild journey into the depths of conspiracy theory and Southern disillusionment. Thalian Hall, 301 Chesnut St. $8. thalianhall.org.

'HUMAN FLOW' DOCUMENTARY

Sept. 19, 6-9pm: Free. Sister Cities of Wilmington & Coastal Carolina Chapter UN Assoc. are partnering to screen Ai Weiwei’s “Human Flow”, an epic film journey of the greatest human displacement since World War II. Throughout Ai’s career he has interpreted the absurdity, contradictions & beauty of humanity into art that offers us fresh perspectives on our own lives.

In “Human Flow” he takes us on a journey with refugees and finds a way to offer dignity, hope and humor during a harrowing odyssey. UNCW King Hall, 601 S. College Rd.

theatre/auditions CIRCUS INDUSTRY NIGHT

Every Thursday evening, A popular spot for Wilmington’s underground fire dancers, flow artists, hoopers, jugglers, magic, sideshow and other obscure performing arts. There’s no formal show, but don’t be surprised to see things flying. No cover, no expectations. Just a night for circus artists to share tricks, try out new moves, or simply kick back, talk shop, and meet other likeminded artists. Live music often happens on the indoor stage Open at 3pm, and open til late. The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

Through Sept. 22, Fri-Sat at 7:30pm; Sunday matinees, 3pm. Based on one of Roald Dahl’s quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical is about courage and self-discovery. Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

PORT CITY PLAYWRIGHTS MEETING

Sept. 21, 11am: Port City Playwrights’ Project, a community of writers for the stage and/or screen, will meet on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, 11am-1pm. Location is the Pine Valley branch library, 3801 S. College Rd. (at the intersection with 17th, behind Slice of Life). Anyone with an

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art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Meet working artists, and see 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, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St.

Hanover St. nbiac.org

CHROMA

Coco Clem is an independent fashion brand that seeks to encourage playful self expression while utilizing sustainable production methods.

Designer Courtney Rivenbark presents her exclusive illustrated fabric collection with Chroma, an exhibition of intense color relationships.

Coco Clem partners with seamstress Lauren Lassiter to hand-make clothing featuring illustrations displayed in Chroma, with the customer’s unique body measurements in mind. Our intention is to create quality clothing for whimsical people that can be passed down through generations. Waterline, 721 Surry St.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

OASIS

“ASYLUM: COLLAGES

CATHERINE LUDWIG DONLEYCOTT’S SEASCAPES ARTIST RECEPTION

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington and NHC, numerous venues participate. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org Meet the artist and enjoy complimentary champagne and appetizers. Free and open to the public. Elizabeth Darrow has made Wilmington her home since 1977. Born in Hartford, Conn. Darrow is a 1967 graduate of Oberlin College (Oberlin, Ohio), where she majored in painting. She has been working in oil and collage throughout her career, usually in the manner of Abstract Expressionism. Each piece takes her on a journey of discovery where she hopes to lose herself to the process. Exhibit through Sept. 30.

IMPRESSIONS: LOVING THE CAPE FEAR

“Impressions: Loving the Cape Fear” art exhibit at the Bellamy Mansion Museum featuring original art by Owen Wexler. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St. bellamymansion.org

IMAGES OF DISTINCTION

CF Camera Club presents the “Best of the Best” Grand Ribbon Winners from over 400 images entered in club competitions, plus members’ images that received recognition in international competitions of the Photographic Society of America. Aces Gallery, 221 N. Front St. capefearcameraclub.org

GAYLE TUSTIN ART SHOW

Twenty-Two by Thirty: From the Flat Files of Gayle Tustin is a selection of mixed media artwork all in the size of 22 x 30. On display at Pinpoint Restaurant, 114 Market St. pinpointrestaurant.com

PAM TOLL EXHIBITION

Pamela Wallace Toll, assistant professor in the art and art history department at UNCW, graduated with a degree in English and art from the University of NC at Chapel Hill and a MFA in Painting at East Carolina University. In 1991 Toll co-founded Acme Art Studios, a work place for artists, which also hosts art events and exhibitions, most recently in conjunction with the Wilmington Fourth Friday Gallery Crawl.

In 1998 she and two partners established the No Boundaries International Art Colony whose mission is to lay aside national boundaries in favor of cross cultural exchange. Wilma Daniels Gallery at Cape Fear Community College, 200

Durham artist Victoria Primicias creates incredible abstracts and layered abstract landscapes that isolate the viewer but invite exploration, like that mirage on the horizon that rewards you with that first cool drink of water.

Come experience “Oasis” with Victoria Primicias. New Elements Gallery, 271 N. Front St.

Ocean breezes, wind swept sea oats, white capped waters, and lazy summer beaches fill our thoughts during these hot summer months. Catherine Ludwig Donleycott’s Unique Seascapes collection captures summer moments on canvas using oils, watercolors and acrylics. Donleycott’s collection is currently installed and available for viewing and purchase downtown at River to Sea Gallery. River to Sea Gallery & Wine, 224 S Water Street, #1B. www. rivertoseagallery.com

ART IN SEA

Through Oct. 13, 6pm: “As I See It” art exhibit at the Bellamy Mansion Museum featuring original art by Jenny McKinnon Wright. There will be an artist’s reception on Friday, September 27, 6-8pm. Light refreshments will be available.

Event is free to the public. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St. cgonzalez@bellamymansion. org

SUSHI ON A WHOLE NEW LEVEL

TRANSFERENCE

“Transference: New Art by Joan McLoughlin” is an exhibit featuring new paintings by the Wilmington based artist. This body of work includes abstract paintings as well as a new direction using photo transfers incorporated into the compositions. The new series has evolved in order to evoke nostalgia by illustrating memories of the past, as well as the contemporary art of the present. Enjoy refreshments and live music by violinist Shirley Lebo. The exhibit can be viewed until October 6. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

GLASSWORK

UNCW CAB Art Gallery presents Glasswork.

The exhibit features a variety of techniques and approaches that define contemporary glass-making in a group exhibition. It will show how design and process are broken apart to reveal the state of glasswork today. The series of work is from NC glass artists and represents various approaches to the challenging material. Conceptual, textured, pate de verre and traditional murrine are some of the techniques featured in the show. UNCW CAB Art Gallery, 5270 Randall Dr. www.uncw.edu/art/gallery/

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HEATHER DIVOKY

Through Sept. 27: Hold her solo exhibition, ‘Bounce Back: A Visual Narrative of Hurricane Florence’ at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.

A free reception will happen on September 12th from 6 to 8pm. Divoky’s experience of Hurricane Florence informs her new work, which explores themes of risk assessment, climate change, resources, and the ability for communities to heal from storms. Divoky will use illustration, digital media, painting, and wire sculpture to explore these themes, with many of the work using materiel found after the storm. 1212 Magnolia Village Way

ELLA FRIBERG

Flytrap presents Ella Friberg's first art show, “Free Flow.” Paintings of varied mediums including oil, cold wax, acrylics, watercolors and pastels. Each giving the paintings beautiful texture and depth. Check out more of her work @Ella Create. 319 Walnut St.

I HEART ART

The Art League of Leland (ALL) announces its “I Heart Art” Fine Art Exhibition & Sale. ALL’s first exhibition and sale will include original artwork by over 60 artists. Artwork on display will consist of oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel paintings, photography, mixed-media art, hand-thrown ceramics, as well as fiber, glass and wood artwork. Event will include a variety of raffles. The proceeds from the raffles will go to the Friends of the Leland Cultural Arts Center (FLCAC) to benefit scholarships for local youth at the Leland Cultural Arts Center (LCAC). Candace Whitlock:artleagueofle-

land@gmail.com. artleagueofleland.org.

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCE

Two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music. Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages.

2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave.

BABS MCDANCE

Group classes for all levels are designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers!

We will begin the class with the basics and instruct you through a few exciting dance moves!

Mon., 7pm: International Rumba Class • Mon., 8pm: Argentine Tango • Tues., 7pm, West Coast Swing; 8pm, East Coast Swing. • Wed., 7pm, Bachata; 8pm, Hustle • Thurs., 7pm: Shag Level 1; 8pm, Shag Levels 2 and 3. All classes are $10 per person, $15 per couple, $5 for military/students with ID. $5. Babs McDance Social Dance Club & Ballroom, 6782 Market St.

76ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

Inviting all mainstream and plus square dancers to join us for our weekly evening of dance on Thursdays from 8-9:30 pm at Senior Resource Center, 2222 S. College Rd. (entrance on Shipyard Blvd.). Cost $5/person/dance. Join the club: $17.50/person/month.

SENIOR LINE DANCING

At Maides Park, Thursday’s 11am-noon. Free!

Pre-registration is not required. 1101 Manly Avenue

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OVER 50'S DANCE

Mission is to provide a venue for ballroom and social dancing. Welcome dancers of all levels— great form of exercise and to socialize with others who also like to dance. The club holds a dance on the second Tuesday of each month.

Variety of DJ’s play all kinds of dance music— ballroom, Latin, shag, rock & roll, country, slow nightclub. Cost $8/person. New Hanover Sr. Resource Ctr, 2222 S. College Rd. facebook. com/over50sdance

COMMUNITY AFRICAN DANCE CLASS

Oct. and Nov., all levels. Expose the community to the African Diaspora Culture through African dance for all ages and all levels. NOvember’s second class will start from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. $20 per class. Group prices include: $15 each for two; $10 each three or more; $5 for all children 6-16 years old.

Free and open to the public

WORKS IN PROGRESS SHOWCASE

Sept. 22, 2pm: The Dance Cooperative, in association with CAM, provides informal showings to offer working choreographers a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. The public is invited to witness the creative process through its many stages. Also to help the creator grow the works to realize their concepts to the fullest potential through feedback. If you are interested in presenting work, e-mail dancecooperative@gmail.com no later than the Monday preceding each showcase. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org

comedy OPEN MIC

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. (910) 763-2223, after 3pm for details. jugglinggypsy.com.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY

First Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No trolls. Waterline Brewing, 721 Surry Lane.

PRIMETIME COMEDY

See some of NC’s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue! This month’s talented performers: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St.

LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW

First Sat. ea. month is free at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road, presented by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking. Enjoy a night of laughs! 1414 S College Rd.

LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV

Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! Interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St.

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nered with veteran performers from the smash hit, family-friendly “Really Awesome Improv Show” at the world-famous Second City Hollywood to create a whip smart, high-energy improv comedy show for the whole family! A perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. This show relies on audience suggestions and participation to create a one-of-a-kind experience that your kids will love! It’s a live-action “Whose Line is it Anyway?” that’s perfect for children ages 5 and up! $2. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St.

BOMBERS COMEDY OPEN MIC

Sign up at 8:30; show’s at 9. Bring your best to the mic. Bomber’s Beverage Company, 108 Grace St.

DEAD CROW

Open mic every Thursday, 8pm. Sign up is in person, 7pm. There’s no cost to participate, and each comedian is allotted three minutes of stage time. • Sept. 20-21, 7pm/9:30pm: Eric Schwartz is a comedian, actor, voiceover artist, musician and content creator. In addition to television appearances on Showtime, the Tonight Show, Comics Unleashed, BET and his one-hour special, “Surrender to the Blender,” on Hulu, Eric is know for his popular digital standup clips, sketches and parody videos. He has been going viral long before social media existed and continues to deliver hit after hit to his growing and engaged online fanbase. deadcrowcomedy.com. 265 N. Front St.

museums CAMERON ART MUSEUM

On exhibit: “Minnie, Clyde, Annie, Vollis: Outsider Art Rebels” through Sept. 22, $8-$10.

Exhibit features two-dimension and sculptural three-dimension art. All were created with non-traditional materials by self-taught artists and local legends Minnie Evans, Clyde Jones, Annie Hooper and Vollis Simpson. Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm (and 9pm on Thursdays). Admission: $8-$10.

• CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar. Brunch, Sat. and Sun., 10am-2pm; Tues.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Thurs. 5-9pm. Museum, 10am-5pm; Thurs., 10am-9pm. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM

Ongoing: Explore the history of the 20th century in this new gallery designed, curated and fabricated by the Cape Fear Museum team.

The revamped 20th century gallery is the final chapter of the Museum’s core exhibit, Cape Fear Stories. The new exhibit paints a picture of New Hanover County and the dramatic social, cultural and economic transformations that shaped life in the 20th century and beyond.

• Ongoing: Michael Jordan, known worldwide for his spectacular basketball skills, grew up in Wilmington. He achieved phenomenal success in basketball, and he worked hard to achieve his goals at every level. "Michael Jordan: Achieving Success" showcases his early years and Wilmington roots. Several artifacts are on display

including an unworn pair of 1987 Air Jordan 1 shoes. • Ongoing: Space Place: Hands-on STEM interactives include a robotic arm, microscopic experiments and a glove box challenge. Visual elements offer real-time information about the International Space Station’s location and daily operations. • Ongoing: Williston Auditorium: Education in Wilmington has a long, rich tradition, and the name “Williston” has been associated with schooling here since the 1860s. What began as an American Missionary Association school became—between 1923 and the day it closed its doors in 1968—the only high school for African Americans in New Hanover County.• Through Feb. 2, 2020: Once considered an essential part of a wardrobe, the fashion hat has experienced a steady decline in popularity since the 1960s. Today, many people associate stylish hats only with a Sunday church service or a special event. This selection of hats reflects a number of the popular styles worn in the Cape Fear area from the 1940s through the 1960s.• Through Oct. 6, 2019: Play Time!, an exhibit that explores how we play, create, and use our imagination as children and adults.

The display includes items from the museum’s historic toy collection and hands-on activities ranging from creating art to playing dress-up.

• Through Feb. 23, 2020: Dinosaur Discovery explores the world of modern paleontology and the discoveries that reveal how dinosaurs lived, moved and behaved. Everything we know about these prehistoric animals comes from fossils unearthed by paleontologists. These scientists study ancient life by examining their finds and piecing together clues from the past.

This exhibit was developed by the Virginia Museum of Natural History. CF Museum, 814 Market St. capefearmuseum.com

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

Grand Opening - Open House FREE 15 MINUTE SALT SESSIONS, CHAIR MASSAGE, SOUND HEALING, REIKI, TAROT CARDS, MEDIUMSHIP DEMONSTRATION, RAFFLES, FOOD, DRINKS & MORE!

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Ribbon Cutting w/Mayor Saffo @ 4pm, Open House until 7pm

Food by The Second Glass

Tons of Prizes: Native Services, Beauty & Bloom, Custom Eyes, Yoga Salt, Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria Pop-Ups & Appearances by Spill Coffee Cart, Clean Juice Cape Fear & More!

1540 S 2nd St Suite 130, Wilmington, NC 28401• (910) 399-3638

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WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach.

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

WILMINGTON RR 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 Mon-

Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. Latimer House of Lower CF Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. 3rd 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-19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

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

kids stuff SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING

Brief presentation about live animals on display in the events center and watch them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Ages: 3 and up. First Wed. of every month. $1. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St.

LITTLE EXPLORERS

Bring your “Little Explorers” out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, handson activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month, Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs.

Ages: 2-5. Cost: $3/person. • Awesome Apples, 9/26-27, 10-11am • Animals in the Dark, 10/17-18, 10-11am • Fantastic Fall Colors, 11/17-18, 10-11am • Time for Thanksgiving, 12/12-13, 10-11 am • When is winter? 12/1213, 10-11 am.

FROGS CREATURE FEATURE

Sept. 11, 10am-12pm. Ages 5 & under; $5 per child (included with general admission). No pre-registration required. Hop into Fit For Fun for a close-up view of some fabulous frogs!

Children will have the opportunity to see, explore, and learn about these amazing creatures.

Fit For Fun Center, 302 S. 10th St. wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/fit-forfun-center.

NATURE IN A NUTSHELL

An educator will be giving a ” Nature in a Nutshell” lesson on topics correlating with the weekly Little Explorers program theme. Our nature themes will be brought to life through stories, songs, games, hikes, and other hands-on activities, Please dress for the weather (including closed-toe shoes) to be ready for outdoor fun! This is an extension of our current Little Explorers classed for those who would still like to sign up for these popular programs. Space

is limited and pre-registration is required.

Ages: 2-5. Cost: $3/person. Day-use area right of Picnic Shelter # 2. Awesome Apples, 9/28, 10-10:30am • Animals in the Dark, 10/19, 10-10:30am • Fantastic Fall Colors, 11/9, 101030am • Time for Thanksgiving! 11/23, 1010:30am. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St.

ART EXPLORER THURSDAYS

Sept. 19, 10am: Come bring your little ones to CAM for story reading and art making! Enjoy open studio time with your family. Such as reading stories, creating art with a variety of supplies, and having fun with friends! No pre-registration necessary. Parental Supervision required at all times. Suggested donation: $5/family. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org

YOUTH FUN DAY 2019

Sept. 22, 1pm: Northeast Cape Fear Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the New Hanover County Law Enforcement Officers Association are partnering up to offer a fun, free event open to all children in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick Counties. During this Youth Fun Day, children can participate in all kinds of activities. There will be archery, slingshots, fishing, marksmanship, building projects, games, and prizes. There will also be many exciting demonstrations from public service agencies. As well as recreational & natural resource agencies, including firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, wildlife, and state parks. Free food will also be provided for all kids! First 400 kids to pre-register and check in at Youth Fun Day will receive an event patch and a drawstring backpack. Everyone is asked to bring school supplies to donate for area schools, to be collected at the entrance/registration table.

Pre-register: capefearcouncilbsa.org/event/ youth-fun-day. Rain date 9/29.

recreational WALK WITH A DOC

Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA, George Anderson Dr.

WB SCENIC TOURS

Thurs., 10:30am: WB Scenic Tours birding boat cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek.

Guided eco-cruises are educational boat tours designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. Topics explained during the boat ride will include: salt marsh function, wetland plants, and strong emphasis on shorebird/water bird ecology and identification. Birding tours are best when scheduled at low tide. • Sunset Tour of WB, Thurs., 5pm: Sunset with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours departs from the Blockade Runner Dock.

Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset—it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also, from experience, this is the best time to sight dolphins in the bay. RSVP:

910-200-4002 or wbst3000@gmail.com. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HIKES AND BIRDING

First Fri. bird hikes, ages 5/up; free. We’ll search for migrants, residents, and point out yearround species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Halyburton, 4099. S. 17th St.

FREE RUNNING CLINICS

Every Mon. and Thurs.: Free Running Clinics for 6 weeks. Venue locations will be updated periodically on Noexcusestc.com and are designed for all levels. Clinics are limited to 25 runners to maintain that personal instruction level. Downtown Hills/Wade Park, Water St.

EARLY FLIGHT EXCURSION

Start your day on the water in search of wildlife and many of our feathered friends, while listening to interesting commentary about the rich history of this area. 2 hour cruise; full bar, serving coffee and the best Bloody Mary on the river. Photographers, birders, and nature buffs love the variety of wildlife and native plants that adorn the river banks. We may see osprey, alligators, sea turtles, and river otters, just to name a few. Bring your camera so you won’t forget the untouched beauty of this early morning adventure. Cruise through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. $10-$20. ILM Water Tours, 212 S Water St.

FIRST FRIDAY BIRD HIKES

Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants and point out year-round bird species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Free. Ages: 5 and up. Halyburton Park, 4099 S 17th St. wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/halyburton-park

FULL MOON CRUISE

The movement of the tides and moon energizes and stirs the imagination.Your sharpened senses clear your thoughts as you glide along the gently lit waterfront on this Wilmington boat tour. Under the enchantment of the full moon and musical stylings of local musicians, have no fear as we cruise the Cape Fear River on this two-hour excursion. You only wish that all of your friends could be with you to enjoy something so unique and special. A memory you will always cherish: A night under the stars on the famous and mystical Cape Fear River. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S Water St.

PADDLE PARTY

Sept. 21, 9am-1pm: Say goodbye to summer & hello to fall with a half-day outdoor yoga excursion. Under the guidance of Cape Fear Adventure Company, our morning will begin with a leisurely kayak paddle to the beautiful Masonboro Island. Once shore bound we will heat up with an all levels yoga practice on a remote part the island. Cool off after practice with a dip in the water and a tasty fresh juice from I Love Juice Bar Wilmington. After spending some time on the island we will kayak our way back to home.

We are keeping this excursion intimate and only have a few spaces available so reserve your spot today. $75. Salty Dog Yoga & Surf, 915 A North Lake Park Blvd. saltydogyogasurf.com

BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS

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910-284-2541 • cfeshirts.com BREAKFAST with the BIRDS Sunday, September 22nd • 9am • $26 For a novice to a longtime nature lover you will appreciate the birdlife our area has to offer. This area is a perfect spot for our feathered friends, they are either nesting for winter or stopping by on their journey south. Join us for a 1.45 hour birding excursion while enjoying a continental breakfast on board. You have the expertise of 3 Bird guides aboard to help you spot & identify the bird species: Jill Peleuses, co-owner of Wild Bird & Gardens located in Wilmington; Gretchen Schramm, a professional photographer & an avid birder; and David Weesner, local naturalist & birder.

Black River Cruise October 15th 10am • $49

The Rise & Fall of Charles Town October 6th • 10am Join Jack Fryar as he leads this cruise down the Cape Fear river to where Charles Town was settled.

He will tell the story of the failed colony. Local teacher, publisher and historian.

Jack Fryar will talk about the original “Charles Town” It was located in nearby Brunswick County and settled well before Charleston, SC.

Visit us on the Riverwalk! 212 S. Water Street 910-338-313 4 • email: info@wilmingtonwt.com

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Civil War Cruise Sunday Sept.29th @ 9am 3 Hours • $50 Join us for this educational cruise with Dr. Chris Fonvielle as our guest speaker.

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Dementia and Memory Loss” is a gathering for people who have been affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the disease, discuss their experiences and needs, learn about resources, and discover how to engage in the cause. Free, but registration requested: https://tinyurl.com/ Sept19ALZForum or 800-272-3900. Coastal Carolina Community College, 444 Western Blvd. Jacksonville, NC.

our area has to offer. Join us for a birding excursion while enjoying a continental breakfast on board. The Cape Fear area is a perfect spot for our feathered friends. They are either nesting for winter or stopping by on their journey south. You have the expertise of bird guides aboard to help you spot one-of-a-kind Cape Fear River tour! $26. Wilmington Water Tour, 212 S Water St.

classes/seminars

BATTLE-BORN FASHIONS

Sept. 19, 6:30pm: Join UNCW assistant professor, Dr. Jennifer Le Zotte, as she takes us into the world of 19th century fashion. The free lecture begins at 6:30 pm. Donations are greatly appreciated. Bellamy Mansion, 503 Market St.

SEASIDE YOGA

Wed., 8am: Join a certified teacher in our seaside gardens for a relaxing morning yoga practice. Perfect for all levels of experience. One hour practice. We partner with Longwave Yoga to provide relaxing and memorable yoga experiences daily at the resort. Blockade Runner Beach Resort. 275 Waynick Blvd.

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COMMUNITY YOGA

Join Longwave Yoga teachers on the 1st Saturday of each month as we come together as a community to support Plastic Ocean Project.

Enjoy a 1-hour yoga class on the Whole Foods Market patio followed by a pint of kombucha, locally crafted by Panacea Brewing Co. Register day of at Whole Foods: $20 cash, BYOM (bring your own mat). Proceeds benefit Plastic Ocean Project, a local nonprofit with a mission to educate through field research, implement progressive outreach initiatives, and incubate solutions to address the global plastic pollution problem.

TWEEN YOGA

Thurs, 6pm: A playful, casual and very active class encouraging tween to explore their creativity. Dynamic postures presented in a simple step-by-step format. No experience is necessary, and this yoga class is offered to tweens only, ages 11-14. Wilmington Yoga, 5329 Oleander Drive, Ste. 200

FULL MOON BEACH YOGA

Surround yourself in nature in our full moon beach yoga class. Move and breathe to the sounds of mother ocean. Bathe in the light of the moon. Leave your mat at home. We recommend that you bring a beach towel. We will meet on the sand at Tennessee Avenue in Carolina Beach. All levels welcome. Preregister for this class; $16 drop-in or use your class pass.

Salty Dog Yoga & Surf, 915 A North Lake Park Blvd. www.saltydogyogasurf.com

MEDITATE AND CHILL

Join Jesse Stockton, Rachael Kinsey, Alexis Abbate + Jenny Yarborough every Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm, Terra Sol Sanctuary. We’ll guide you through a 20-30 minute meditation to help you take a deep breath. Relax. Let go. $10; no need to register in advance. 507 Castle St. www.terrasolsanctuary.com.

MINDFULNESS STRESS REDUCTION

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program provides a structured format for looking more deeply into oneself thereby supporting positive life changes. The essential outcome is to provide participants with simple tools to practice, incorporate and apply mindfulness in everyday life. Instructor: Paula Huffman, BS, RN, ERYT. Morning sessions: Friday, Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 9:30am-noon; Oct. 12, 10am-4pm

Register: uncw.edu/chhs/community/coned. html • Evening sessions: Thurs., Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-8:30pm; Oct. 12, 10am4pm. Register: uncw.edu/chhs/community/ coned.html or email centerforworkforcedevelopment@uncw.edu or 910-962-2527. Center for Innovation and Entrepeneurship, 803 S. College Rd. Ste. G

BEGINNING FENCING CLASS

Cape Fear Fencing Association 6-week beginning fencing class starts September 9th at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Tileston Gym. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Mon/ Wed. All equipment provided. Students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Class covers history, footwork, bladework, tactics, and rules, Olympic fencing history, and finishes with an in class tournament. Appropriate for ages 8-80. Cost is $50 and $10 membership through USA Fencing at usafencing.org good until July 31, 2020. Taught by internationally accredited instructor whose students have won gold medals at world championships.

Tileston Gym, 412 Ann St.

BASICS OF PROGRAM EVALUATION

How much of an impact is your program making? What if you could provide donors, funding agencies and participants with details about the positive outcomes your agency is creating? Every agency is doing an evaluation in some capacity. Workshop is designed to assist agencies in creating more effective evaluation plans and to dive deeper into understanding the impact it is making on consumers and the community. Session will be beneficial for individuals who are new to program evaluation, and for those who are seeking a refresher in the basic types of program evaluation. $30. Tiffany Erichsen: centerforworkforcedevelopment@ uncw.edu. uncw.edu/chhs/community/coned.

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KUNGA RESTORATIVE YOGA

Sept. 20, 5pm: The Kunga Restorative Yoga Teacher Training certification is for students and teachers of all levels seeking to reduce tension and stress and learn the art of preparing sequences and teaching restorative yoga.

Training includes therapeutic applications for pregnant women, students with cancer and practices for those simply seeking more relaxation and reduction of anxiety. Wilmington Yoga Leland, 497 Olde Waterford Way, Ste 200. wilmingtonyogacenter.com/leland-location

YOGA NIDRA + SOUNDBATH MINI WORKSHOP

Sept. 22, 6pm: It is in stillness and light where we can relearn our innate healing ability and reach the clear point of our true selves. Transcend the physical practice of yoga and explore deeper layers of yourself. Join Shannon as she guides you through the exploration of self. Release unmanaged stress & burdens, experience profound rest through Yoga Nidra. Also known as Yogic Sleep with Awareness, an ancient practice done lying down, intended to induce relaxation, healing and a deep meditative state of consciousness. Resting in the space between being awake and asleep, the body is invited to completely relax while you will become systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world. $25. Wilmington Yoga, 5329 Oleander Dr., Ste 200

lectures/literary ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY FORUM

Sept. 19, 6-8pm: Join the Alzheimer’s Association—Eastern North Carolina Chapter for a community forum. “Let’s Talk About Alzheimer’s: A Conversation about Alzheimer’s,

Sept. 19, 6:30pm: Hear Roger Manley, director, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NC State University, speak on "Accidental Odyssey from self-taught artists of the South." Every town seems to have at least one—someone who has covered his house with hubcaps or flattened-out beer cans, or hung hundreds of dolls and plush toys in the trees; a man who has glued spoons or mirrors all over his car or the woman who went over the top with the Christmas lights and then left the holiday decorations up These are the kind of places you go when friends from elsewhere come for a visit and you want to amaze them with something unique and really local. When he was just 18, Manley, currently director of NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design, began visiting hundreds of people like this—some call them visionaries or outsiders; he calls them "self-taught artists"—and he will talk about his accidental odyssey and the startling discoveries it led to. Held in conjunction with CAM’s exhibition Minnie, Clyde, Annie, Vollis.

CAM Members: $12; non-members: $17 and students with valid ID $8. Purchase seats on CAM’s website: cameronartmuseum.org, by phone and at CAM’s Visitor Services desk.

Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, 3201 S. 17th St.

CHAUTAUQUA JOURNAL RELEASE PARTY

Sept. 19, 7pm: Free. Chautauqua, the literary journal of Chautauqua Institution, is proud to announce its release party for Issue 16: Moxie at Flying Machine Brewing Co. Event will feature readings from the issue as well as live music. Food provided by Lanes Ferry Food Truck. An all ages event, and open to the public. Flying Machine Brewery, 3130 Randall Pkwy.

BEHIND THE SCENES GALLERY TALKS

Sept. 20, 11am: A gallery talk with CAM’s Chief Curator, Holly Tripman Fitzgerald, and gain a behind-the-scenes perspective on Minnie, Clyde, Annie, Vollis before the exhibition closes on September 22. CAM Members: Free, Non-Members: admission. Brown Wing, Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

GLOBAL BANKING AND BUSINESS OUTLOOK

Sept. 20, 11:30am: Join us for a luncheon hosted by JP Morgan Chase and NC Foreign Trade Promotion Council. Today’s dynamic global environment presents unique challenges to running your business. From domestic factors such as the yield curve and Fed pol-

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icy to trade and tariff uncertainty and shifting international governments—numerous influences can impact your bottom line as we head into the final stretch of 2019. A select group of JP Morgan Chase senior executives for a discussion featuring comments and conversation with head economist Jim Glassman and head of Middle Marketing International Banking, Steve Hayes. We welcome the opportunity to share insights as well as get your perspective and feedback. $40. Cape Fear Country Club, 1518 Country Club Rd. www.ncftpc.com

MEDICINE 2020

Sept. 23, 10am: UNCW and the College of Health and Human Services is kicking off its yearlong artificial intelligence and healthcare seminar series with invited speaker Chris Hillier, executive director of the Innovation Center at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Hillier will showcase current innovations in medicine and the implications of using AI in practice for the future. Parking available in Lumina Theatre guest lot. Justine Reel, 910-962- 7341 or reelj@ uncw.edu. Lumina Theater, 615 Hamilton Dr., UNCW campus.

SHARKS IN THE RIVER 2

Sept. 23, 6pm: During summers of 2017 and 2018 (and a little bit of 2019) a group of researchers went looking for sharks in the Cape Fear River. Dr. Charles Bangley (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center) will be presenting the results of the Cape Fear River Shark Survey, which was conducted in collaboration with UNCW and the NC Aquariums Society.

Learn which shark and ray species call the Cape Fear River home and where they can be found. All-ages event. However, if you’re of legal drinking age $1 of every Shark N’ Stormy beer will benefit the North Carolina Aquariums Society’s research fund to support research like the Cape Fear River Shark Survey! Free.

Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

A LOOK AT WINSTON CHURCHILL

Sept. 24, 7pm: Join us for an enlightening look at Sir Winston Churchill. Dr. Elliot Engel is an author, scholar, and lecturer who brings literature and history to life. A unique and gifted storyteller, Dr. Engel will reveal delightful yet virtually unknown stories about Churchill, using anecdotes and large doses of humor. Coffee and dessert reception will follow the lecture.

Tickets are $30 each and available by contacting Mr. Sheldon Rosenberg at 910-383-3437 or sheldonrosenberg6@gmail.com. Terraces on Sir Tyler, 1826 Sir Tyler Dr.

clubs/notices BIKE NIGHT

Bike Night at Mac’s Speed Shop, beer, bikes, BBQ. Featuring in concert: South Starr band playing great classic-southern R&R music!

Mac’s Speed Shop, 4126 Oleander Dr.

PCYP

No membership required; all ages and professions welcome. Look for PCYP Ambassadors with silver name tags to get acquainted. Free food, networking, raffles, business-casual attire. Dates: September 18 hosted by KBT Realty Group—associated with Keller Williams and Cavik Insurance, sponsored by TBD; October hosted by Hanover Lakes by Bill Clark Homes;

Nov. 20 hosted by Poe’s Tavern—Wrightsville Beach; Dec. 4 at Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington/Mayfaire; Dec. 13 members only Christmas party, sponsored by River Landing, hosted by St Thomas Preservation Hall/City Club. Memberships: $25-$35. https://pcyp. thrivecart.com/annual-membership.

RiverLights, 109 Pier Master Point #100

UNRAVELED

First Thurs. every month, 10am, a morning of knitting or crochet and conversation. This is a self-guided drop-in program. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own materials and projects to work on, as supplies are not provided. Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

KEMETIC YOGA

Ms. Effie Baldwin, Terra Sol Sanctuary, twopart Kemetic Yoga series. Kemetic Yoga is an ancient Egyptian form of Yoga. Using the YogaSkills Method, it is designed to facilitate the Rule of Four breathing, the use of geometric progression into and out of poses, and engages the internal flow of energy. This is a two-part workshop that will be held on Sept. 21. Workshop 2: Rejuvenate Your Spirit Using Kemetic Yoga—Your spirit will be rejuvenated using Kemetic Yoga and a special musical selection to focus the mind, engage the parasympathetic nervous system, and create internal balance.

We will use the Rule of Four breathing, engage the internal flow of energy, and use geometric progression into and out of poses to tone muscles, enhance balance, and massage our internal organs. Early bird pre-registration cost is $12/class minimum of 12 students is rqd. $15 for day of class drop in. Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St.

FALL USED BOOK SALE

Sept. 21, 9am; Sept. 22, 1pm: Support your local library by coming to the Friends of the Library semi-annual book sale! Hardbacks and AV items start at $3, and paperbacks start at $2. Join the Friends of the Library at the door on Friday, September 20th at 5:30 pm to attend the preview sale! New Hanover County Northeast Branch Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

LADIES SIP AND SHOP

Sept. 22, 1-4pm: Ladies Sip & Shop hosted by Ashley Schauer! Drink beer and shop the works of 10+ women-owned vendors. Browse artwork, jewelry, macrame, pottery, homemade baked goods, coffee, flowers and more. CheeseSmith Food Truck will serve the tastiest grilled cheese in town, along with live music by Adam Quinn! Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

longest running farmers’ markets. Come stroll the grounds, pick up a hot cup of coffee or icy cold lemonade and shop for farm fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, food and beverages of all types as well as artisan crafted goods. We are family friendly with activities for the kid’s and barnyard animals dropping by to say hello. Every Wed., 8am-1pm, through September 25th for the 2019 season. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Hwy 17 N

FREE BREWERY TOURS AND TASTINGS

3pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, everyday at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Learn how we brew our beer, meet brewers and get two free samples.

WB FARMERS' MARKET

Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market meets Monday mornings through Sept. 30 near Seawater Ln. at town’s municipal grounds. The market features vendors offering fresh and local produce, plus flowers, crafts, bread and other baked items, herbs, dairy products, meat and seafood, treats for dogs, more. Free parking. Municipal Lane.

RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat., 8am-1pm: Local farmers, growers, producers and artisans to sell their goods directly to consumers, to encourage and promote the use of locally-grown farm products and artisan offerings. Vegetables, herbs, plants, annuals, perennials, native plants, fresh-cut flowers, baked goods, NC wines, dog treats, eggs, honey, goat cheeses, seafood, kombucha, meats, marina & fra diavolo sauce, smoothies and more. Artisan works of handmade jewelry, woodwork, silkscreen t-shirts & totes, photography, bath and body products, pet accessories, pottery, drawings and more. N. Water St., historic downtown, along the beautiful Cape Fear River. riverfrontfarmersmarket.org.

SWEET N SAVORY WINE TASTING

Wed, 5-8pm: Sample some of the most delicious wines you can try for free with optional $25 food pairing, designed specifically to go with each wine. Benny Hill Jazz always starts at 7 pm with his cool jazz styles. Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavilion Pl.

PORT CITY GREAT BURGER CHALLENGE

In 30 mins, eat 48 ounces of burger meat with three toppings and fries! Beat it and we take care of the bill and put your face on the Wall of Glory! Fail, and straight to The Wall of Shame you go. Bring your stretchy pants and good luck! Offer is daily. 11am-11pm, Port City Burgers & Brews, 11 Market St.

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Free tasting every Friday, 6pm. Third Wednesday of each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided. All genres and beer. www.fermental. net 910-821-0362. 7250 Market St.

POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

Wed., 8am-1pm: Under the shade of the Magnolia and ancient Oak trees of Historic Poplar Grove Plantation you’ll find one of Wilmington’s

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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. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

GHOST WALK

6:30-8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours, 6:30pm/8:30pm. Water

and Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910-794-1866. www.hauntedwilmington.com

BELLAMY MANSION

Guided tours start on the hour; self-guided tours start at any time. Mon. is only self-guided tours. Follow curved oyster-shell paths through our lush Victorian garden shaded by 150-yr.old magnolia trees. See the elegant main entrance surrounded by soaring columns and gleaming windows. Hear stories of Bellamies, as well as those of the free and enslaved black artisans who built the home and crafted intricate details throughout the house. Adults $12; senior and military discount, $10; students, $6; children under 5, free. 503 Market St.

MASONBORO SHELLING TOUR

Explore Masonboro Island and discover the wonder of the Carolina coast. This tour option is ideal for families, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Masonboro Island is an 8.4-mile marine sanctuary island, renowned for its plant and wildlife diversity. Topics will include shell biology, native plant species, shorebirds, and barrier island ecology. Adult $45, child $25 RSVP: 910200-4002. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd

OFF THE RECORD TOURS

Thurs., 6:30pm: Start your weekend early with gallery tours led by museum staff that are sometimes irreverent and silly, but always provide a charming and engaging behind-thescenes perspective on current exhibitions. But what if I’m really thirsty before the tour? Join us for happy hour beforehand to loosen up your brain and chat about art. Brown Wing. CAM Members: Free, non-members. Museum admission. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

WALKING TOUR OF CAROLINA BEACH

The Walking Tour of the Historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk meets at the Visitors Bureau Kiosk just south of the new Hampton Inn and features members of the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society leading a 50-minute tour into the past, answering questions like: Where did the “birth of the Shag” take place? Did you know there was a movie theater called The Wave on the Boardwalk? How long has Britt’s Donuts been on the Boardwalk, and has it always been in the same place? Why was the Red Apple so popular? Where was the largest dance floor south of Washington DC located?

Society asks for a $10 donation. Children under 12 tour free. Carolina Beach Board Walk, Cape Fear Blvd.

WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum: Explore, discuss and learn more about the artwork currently on view at CAM. Members: free. Museum admission all others. CAM, 3201 S. 17th St. cameronartmuseum.org

OAKDALE CEMETERY FLASHLIGHT TOUR

Sept. 21, 6:30pm. Historical walking tour by flashlight of NC’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historians. Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Robin Triplett and Oakdale Superintendent, Eric Kozen will lead you tour through the cemetery speaking about the history of Oakdale, Civil War Veterans and Funerary Art. Also giving you a taste of many of Oakdale’s most prominent citizens. Oakdale cemetery is located at 520 N. 15th St, Wilmington, NC. The cost is $15/

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support groups WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Grades 7-12: Wilmington Pride Youth Group is a safe space for youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ and their straight allies. An adult supervised, safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self care. Also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with peers from the greater Wilmington area.

Meets Thurs., 7pm. Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. wpyg2016@gmail.com.

ANXIETY/OCD SUPPORT GROUP

Group meets 1st & 3rd Thurs. of each month.

Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd. Bldg B. Christopher Savard, Ph.D., with Cape Fear Psychological Services, gives a presentation the 1st Thursday of each month. 3rd Thursday meeting is member led. 18+ welcome. 910-763-8134

LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP

Meets third Sat. ea. month. Free; drop-ins are welcome. Group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory info about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, provide an opportunity to share experiences, encourage and support positive coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of medical treatment. Guest speakers, DVD presentations and open group discussion. info@lupusnc.org (877) 849-8271, x1. lupusnc.org. NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

PFLAG

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

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Those with Multiple Sclerosis, families and friends welcome. Meets 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m., at the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, 2131 S. 17th St. (behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital). Sponsored by Greater Carolinas Chapter, National MS Society.

Details: Anne (910) 232-2033 or Burt (910) 383-1368. New Hanover Regional Medical Hospital, 2131 S. 17th St.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 19)

We're in the equinoctial season. During this pregnant pause, the sun seems to hover directly over the equator; the lengths of night and day are equal. For all of us, but especially for you, it's a favorable phase to conjure and cultivate more sweet symmetry, calming balance and healing harmony. In that spirit, I encourage you to temporarily suspend any rough, tough approaches you might have in regard to those themes. Resist the temptation to slam two opposites together simply to see what happens. Avoid engaging in the pseudo-fun of purging by day and bingeing by night. And don't you dare get swept up in hating what you love or loving what you hate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

We're in the equinoctial season. During this pregnant pause, the sun seems to hover directly over the equator; the lengths of night and day are equal. For all of us, but especially for you, it's a favorable phase to conjure and cultivate more sweet symmetry, calming balance, and healing harmony. In that spirit, I encourage you to temporarily suspend any rough, tough approaches you might have in regard to those themes. Resist the temptation to slam two opposites together simply to see what happens. Avoid engaging in the pseudo-fun of purging by day and binging by night. And don't you dare get swept up in hating what you love or loving what you hate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Some things don't change much. The beautiful marine animal species known as the "pearly nautilus," which lives in the South Pacific, is mostly the same as it was 150 million years ago. Then there's Fuggerei, a walled enclave within the German city of Augsburg. The rent is cheap, about one U.S. dollar per year, and that fee hasn't increased in almost 500 years. While I am in awe of these bastions of stability, and wish we had more such symbolic anchors, I advise you to head in a different direction. During the coming weeks, you'll be wise to be a maestro of mutability, a connoisseur of transformation, an adept of novelty.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Granny Smith apples are widely available, but before 1868, the tart, crispy, juicy fruit never existed on planet Earth. Around that time, an Australian mother of eight named Maria Ann Smith threw the cores of French crab apples out her window while she was cooking. The seeds were fertilized by the pollen from a different, unknown variety of apple, and a new type was born: Granny Smith. I foresee the possibility of a metaphorically comparable event in your future: a lucky accident enables you to weave together two interesting threads into a fascinating third thread.

acre fair with thrill rides, art galleries, gardens, and sideshows. One of its fun features was The Golden Book of Cleveland, a 2.5-ton, 6,000-page text the size of a mattress. After the expo closed down, the "biggest book in the world" went missing. If it still exists today, no one knows where it is. I'm going to speculate there's a metaphorical version of The Golden Book of Cleveland in your life.

You, too, have lost track of a major something that would seem hard to misplace. Here's the good news: If you intensify your search now, I bet you'll find it before the end of 2019.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

In 1990 the New Zealand government appointed educator, magician and comedian Ian Brackenbury Channell to be the official Wizard of New Zealand.

His jobs include protecting the government, blessing new enterprises, casting out evil spirits, upsetting fanatics, and cheering up people. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to find your personal equivalents of an inspirational force like that. There's really no need to scrimp. According to my reading of the cosmic energies, you have license to be extravagant in getting what you need to thrive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

"Do silly things," playwright Anton Chekhov advised. "Foolishness is a great deal more vital and healthy than our straining and striving after a meaningful life." I think it's a perspective worth adopting now and then. Most of us go through phases when we take things too seriously, personally and literally.

Bouts of fun absurdity can be healing agents for that affliction. Now is not one of those times for you, in my opinion. Just the reverse is true, in fact. I encourage you to cultivate majestic moods and seek awe-inspiring experiences and induce sublime perspectives. Your serious and noble quest for a meaningful life can be especially rewarding in coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Before comedian Jack Benny died in 1974, he arranged to have a florist deliver a single red rose to his wife every day for the rest of her life. She lived another nine years, and received more than 3,000. Even though you'll be around on this earth for a long time, I think the coming weeks would be an excellent time to establish a comparable custom: a commitment to providing regular blessings to a person or persons for whom you care deeply. This bold decision would be in alignment with astrological omens, which suggest you can generate substantial benefits for yourself by being creative with your generosity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

"Every masterpiece is just dirt and ash put together in some perfect way," writes storyteller Chuck Palahniuk, who has completed several novelistic masterpieces. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you Leos have assembled much of the dirt and ash necessary to create your next masterpiece, and are now ready to move on to the next phase. What is that phase? Identifying the help and support you'll need for the rest of the process.

Actress and author Ruby Dee formulated an unusual prayer. "God," she wrote, "make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear." As you might imagine, she was a brave activist who risked her reputation and career working for the civil rights movement and other idealistic causes. I think her exceptional request to a higher power makes good sense for you right now. You're in a phase when you can generate practical blessings by doing the very things that intimidate you or make you nervous. Maybe the best way to motivate and mobilize yourself is by getting at least a bit flustered or unsettled.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

In 1959 scandal erupted among Americans who loved to eat peanut butter.

Studies revealed manufacturers had added so much hydrogenated vegetable oil and glycerin to their product that only 75 percent could truly be called peanut butter. So began a long legal process to restore high standards. Finally there was a new law specifying no company could sell a product called "peanut butter" unless it contained at least 90 percent peanuts. I hope this fight for purity inspires you to conduct a metaphorically comparable campaign. It's time to ensure all the important resources and influences in your life are at peak intensity and efficiency. Say no to dilution and adulteration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Syndicated cartoon strip "Calvin and Hobbes" appeared for 10 years in 2,400 newspapers in 50 countries. It wielded a sizable cultural influence. For example, in 1992, 6-year-old Calvin decided "The Big Bang" was a boring term for how the universe began. Instead, he proposed we call it the "Horrendous Space Kablooie." A number of real scientists subsequently adopted Calvin's innovation, and it has been invoked playfully but seriously in university courses and textbooks. In that spirit, I encourage you to give fun new names to anything and everything you feel like spicing up. You now have substantial power to reshape and revamp the components of your world. It's "Identify-Shifting Time."

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