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CULTURE

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Sample and savor North Carolina as chefs, musicians and performers present the flavors of the mountains, Piedmont and Coast at Flavor of North Carolina. Enjoy regional food, wines, beers, as well as the culture and uniqueness of our state. Held at St. James Parish (25 S. 3rd St.), the event benefits the Good Shepherd Center’s mission to provide a pathway to self-sufficiency for hungry and homeless neighbors. Tickets are $75. Visit goodshepherdwilmington.org.

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The Ariel String Quartet will open the season for Chamber Music Wilmington at UNCW’s Beckwith Recital Hall (601 S. College Rd.) on Sun., Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m.

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MUSIC>> Nothin’ but green skies and bluegrass in the Port City forecast, with Greensky Bluegrass playing Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Thursday, Sept. 24.

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Port City artists Fritzi Huber and Hiroshi Sueyoshi explore earth and water in ‘Venerated Surfaces’ at New Elements Gallery through Oct. 17, with an opening reception Friday, Sept. 25.

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PG. 30 INSIDE THIS WEEK: Live Local, pgs. 4-5 • News of the Weird, pg. 6 • Op Ed, pg. 8 Music, pgs. 10-15 • Art, pgs. 16-17 • Theatre, pgs. 19-21 • Film, pg. 23 Dining, pgs. 25-30 • Extra, pgs. 32-34 • Calendar, pgs. 36-55

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NEWS>>live local

live local, live small: PARKing Day 2015 and the need to promote more green space in our city by: gwenyfar rohler

ABOVE: WHQR decorates the parking spaces in front of their downtown offices on Sept. 18 for PARKing Day, which promotes more green space in urban areas. Courtesy photo

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ey, Gwenyfar!” A group lounging in lawn chairs waved and greeted me with grins. I was walking down Front Street, on my way to work, when I encountered this unexpected sight of five people in business attire—sans shoes, hanging out in a parallel parking space.

“Um, good morning, ya’ll.”

“It’s Parking Day!” they chorused.

I nodded, taking in the green indoor/outdoor carpeting that covered the asphalt, large potted plants, a sun umbrella and

lawn furniture. It was eye catching. But what was the point? The group explained they were trying to raise awareness of the need for more green space and parks in our urban planning.

Fair enough.

I thanked them for their commitment and headed into work. That was five years ago.

Since, Parking Day has grown significantly from a one parking-space surprise to an annual consciousness-raising event that incorporates groups and organizations committed to improving our community.

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Wilmington Downtown Inc. still spearheads the project, which took place September 18, but they have brought in WHQR, Historic Wilmington Foundation, Full Belly Project, and the New Hanover County Public Library, too, among 33 participating groups. People had a lot of fun putting together the project: WHQR brought in landscaping and chairs from The Stone Garden and a bagpiper. Full Belly came out with andassortment of interactive water pumps and machines for kids of all ages to play with. Nina Bays Cournoyer of local theatre company C’est la Guerre put together a performance art stage. Nina was

kind enough to share some of her thoughts with me about the world of PARKing Day as hosted by WDI through their “Dream” committee. encore (e): For the uninitiated, what is PARKing Day? Nina Bays Cournoyer (NBC): PARKing Day is a global, annual event, held every September, when parking spaces in urban areas are transformed into public spaces via the creation of pop-up parklets. It was intended to create a dialogue about the uses of this valuable real estate (the parking space), and how it connects or adds to

the community as a whole. It was started by a San Francisco-based private design studio in 2005 and has since grown into this worldwide movement. e: How did you learn about it?

NBC: I’m part of the Dream committee.

Our focus is reimagining and redefining vacant or unused spaces for public use.

The need for green space downtown has always been a large part of our discussions on how to improve the quality of life in downtown Wilmington. e: Why is it important to you? Why should it be important to the rest of us?

NBC: Public spaces can be an amazing catalyst for growth. They create community, draw visitors, and help define a city’s vibrancy and character, as well as livability.

In turn, hopefully, it lends itself to the economic development of the city as a whole.

These all are crucial factors to the success of our downtown, especially with the growth spurt it’s experiencing on the north side/ Brooklyn Arts District.

It’s so wonderful to see all the development happening, but there’s a delicate balance that needs to be maintained between new construction and open space. PARKing Day brings awareness to the need for these spaces. As a resident of downtown (and a property owner with no yard), I would love to have a structured green space where I can go to read a book, take in some sun, see a concert, watch a movie, etc. e: What did you do with your space for that day?

NBC: I worked with some of the local performance groups on bringing live entertainment to our space in the afternoon hours.

City Stage Co., Cape Fear Dance Theater, Dead Crow Comedy, and C’est La Guerre are some of the groups shared their talents. e: What do you hope people took away from the experience—both participants and the public?

NBC: I hope people were inspired by the pop-up parklets, and it sparks some questions about how we can best utilize or redefine our existing downtown landscape. I also hope it encouraged people to be more vocal about what they want and don’t want, which will be especially helpful in the design of the new north side park and other pending projects.

Though the issue of green space and public space is important to our local discussion of development and planning,

Of course, we do have some lovely park areas in the city that are relatively under appreciated and under-utilized. The Greenfield Lake Collaborative formed to try and enhance the experience that is the 90-plus acre park in the center of our city. Working in partnership with the City of Wilmington, the nonprofit strives to make the park more accessible, event friendly and open to citizens who might not even realize it is there. in fact, their annual fund-raiser is coming up on October 2—a Fall Garden Party to kick off Riverfest weekend. Held at Greenfield Lake, there will be live music, food and an open bar, as well as opportunities to learn more about the collaborative’s projects, past and present ($55, greenfieldlakecollaborative.org). It’s pretty great to see a group of people who love the park and therefore have chosen to share that joy with the rest of our community.

Along those same lines the neighborhood group of Carolina Place did a major tree-planting project a few years ago that included Wallace Park along Metts Avenue.

They have another phase of the tree-planting initiative coming up to bring more green space, oxygen, beautification and shade to our wonderful city. Working together this group of citizens brings a meaningful, longterm impact that benefits many.

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As Bays Cournoyer pointed out, PARKing Day began in San Francisco in 2005 with a design firm/art collective known as Rebar. The first PARKing Day only lasted two hours—that was as long as the metered parking space would allow them to stay. But the pictures captured people’s imagination and the idea spread.

this is not isolated to just us. Not only has PARKing Day spread around the country from its humble beginnings, it has popped up in Germany, Belgium and even in Asia.

Clearly, as we discuss the future development of our area, citizen involvement must be key. The city continues to host community input forums for the projects on the north side and the riverfront, so it’s imperative citizens make their voices heard.

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit

Spike’s Tactical of Apopka, Florida, introduced its version of the AR-15 assault rifle this summer “designed to never be used

by Muslim terrorists.” Laser-etched on one side is a symbol of the Christian Crusades and on the other, language from Psalm 144. Spike’s Tactical CEO Angela Register predicted brisk sales: “Men like to accessorize their guns more than women like to accessorize their outfits.”

Cultural Diversity Your English Teacher Was Right

In September, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery concluded that records of an investigation need not be released to the Memphis City Council — because there was no comma. The law requires the records’ release “only in compliance with a subpoena or an order of a court.” Slatery said if there had been a comma after “subpoena,” a council subpoena would get the records, but without the comma, only court subpoenas. And in July, Andrea Cammelleri prevailed on her parking ticket challenge because there was no comma.

A West Jefferson, Ohio, ordinance banned parking of any “motor vehicle camper, trailer.” A state appeals judge ruled that, with a comma after “vehicle,” Cammelleri’s truck

would have been banned, but without it, only campers and trailers were.

Great Moments in Gerrymandering

In April, the City Council of Columbia, Missouri, rigged a specially drawn “Community Improvement District” to pass a sales tax increase. Under the law, if the District had no “residents” to vote, the “election” would be decided by the tax-friendly business owners. However, the Council somehow missed that college student Jen Henderson, 23, actually lived there and had registered to vote, meaning the business owners could not vote and that the tax increase would be decided by ... Henderson.

(In late August, the Council “postponed” the election and at press time were in a quandary, as Henderson said she’s against higher taxes.)

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— While “Deep South” states’ courts are notorious for death sentences, the “epicenter” of capital punishment in recent years has shifted to Southern California, according to a September Slate.com analysis.

While neither Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, nor Virginia has issued a death sentence this year, Riverside County, California, has recorded seven, and since 2010, Riverside and Los Angeles County have led the nation in death-row assignments.

(Ironically, of course, California rarely actually executes anyone; its death row has 748 residents, and no one has walked the last mile since 2006.)

— Egypt’s notorious corruption apparently reached a new level of victimizing in the summer as Mariam Malak, one of the top-performing high school students in the entire country, not only failed all six of her final exams but received scores of “zero” in each. Her family, and a legion of supporters on social media, have demanded that the prime minister investigate, especially whether another student had paid to acquire Mariam’s scores or whether Mariam was failed intentionally because she is of Egypt’s Coptic Christian minority.

he personally has “not taken a shower in over 12 years,” but instead uses his odorless bacteria-restoring mist twice a day to cover himself with helpful “dirt” that activates the “good” bacteria. The company will soon begin clinical trials to demonstrate whether Mother Dirt (which also comes in shampoo form) can additionally improve certain skin conditions.

Fine Points of the Law

Cormega Copening, 17, and his girlfriend Brianna Denson, 16, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, are old enough to have sex (“adults,” according to state law) but apparently too young to exchange nude photos.

Copening was charged with five counts of “sexual exploitation” — for receiving “sexts” from Denson and having nude photos of himself on his phone (i.e., “exploiting” himself). Denson accepted a lesser sentence and is serving a tedious, restrictive probation; she had also been charged with selfexploiting. After much criticism for threatening felony charges and sex-offender registration, prosecutors offered Copening a similar tedious, restrictive probation in September.

Perspective

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina left tens of thousands homeless in New Orleans and neighboring Gulf states, many of the 120,000 hastily constructed box-type trailers ordered up — and later condemned for concentrations of carcinogenic formaldehyde — by the Federal Emergency Management Agency are still being used in the U.S., though most living in them have no clue about the risk. The most recent users were oilfield workers in North Dakota boomtowns, but shady entrepreneurs had also bought trailers at FEMA auctions and sold Bright Ideas them for tornado and flood victims — after The Cambridge, Massachusetts, compa- removing FEMA’s “Not For Human Habitany AOBiome believes we have dangerously tion” stickers, according to a major invesstripped “good bacteria” from our skins via tigation by Grist.org, released in August. “excessive cleaning” and has introduced for sale “Mother Dirt” spray to add it back.

Chemical engineer and co-founder Dave Whitlock told WBZ-TV in September that

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NEWS>>op-ed

the LEADERSHIP OF MACBETH: Willing evil or promoting peace? by: MARK BASQUILL

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hen Macbeth last visited us a month before the Iraq invasion that even Jeb considers “illadvised,” John Staton, features editor of StarNews, wrote: “If Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ teaches us one thing, it’s that there are severe psychological consequences to be paid for making willfully evil decisions.”

The Sunday after its ironic 9/11 opening, muscle bikes flexed in front of MacEachern’s while the players valiantly performed this iteration of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” inside. The muscle bike’s timing was perfect, coming at Macbeth’s final attempt to back out of killing the king. His ambitious wife sarcastically urged him on, “When you durst do it, you were a man!” Near as I can figure, that was Lady Macbeth’s way of saying, “Man up, dude!”

Bikes roared again.

Macbeth appeared to hear the roar. To preserve one all-too-commonly accepted version of manhood, he basically grabbed his crotch and committed to his willfully evil decision.

Shakespeare routinely captured the essence of our narrow and restricted views of sexual identity, strength and leadership, and reflected them back to us through the mirror of his art. Characters embodying such narrow and restricted views frequently have their heads separated from their bodies in the final act. For over 400 years, the Bard asked us to question the wisdom of linking strength and leadership to our genitalia, gender and aggressive capabilities.

I pondered such questions later in the week on the drive home from work. Down the road a piece a bearded man sat on a riding mower with his smiling kid in his lap. I noticed Dad’s strap-on. No, not Dad’s dildo.

Dad was merely exercising his right to bear arms. He wore a sensuous, polished black leather holster strapped on his hip, ready to defend his castle from any threat.

Even from me. I could be a threat?

My neighbor resembled a guy I ran into at the Go-Gas earlier in the day. He was gearing up for the second GOP debate. This bearded gentleman was keen to vote for Paul Carson or somebody, but didn’t think he’d get the chance. He said, “Just you wait, this POS Muslim is going to find some way to declare

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martial law so there is no election. There will be hell to pay then. Mark my words.”

Like my conservative friends, I can’t wait for Inauguration Day 2017. Of course, we have different reasons wanting to see “anybody but Obama” swear the oath. I’m optimistic that once a peaceful transition of power occurs, I’ll never have to listen to that paranoid delusion about the megalomaniacal Barack Macbeth Obama again.

Are there other kinds of leaders? Other kinds of strength?

Later this month Pope Francis will visit Philadelphia. The Pope leads one sect of Christianity. When at its best, Christianity promotes peace and serves the poor.

Fran ticks folks off by actually preaching this message—a courageous message that directly contradicts the Church of Extreme Capitalism’s basic tenets and Prosperity Christianity’s “Bootstrap Gospel.” It’s similar to the message of the crazy socialist Jew leading some Democratic presidential polls, and similar to the message of the crazy Jew that started Christianity in the first place.

In October the Dali Lama will receive the Medal of Freedom in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love. He has the audacity to state, “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” And “Be kind whenever possible. It’s always possible.” Sounds remarkably similar to the Pope, the Christ and the Buddha—and somewhat at odds with Macbeth.

I’m not religious, but I admire these two leaders. Neither guy rose through the ranks by skewering the opposition. Both are biological males, and I consider them “men,” but neither packs hardware, typically grabs their crotch to see if they “have a pair” or advocates violence. Both advocate for the poor and strongly suggest that those of us stockpiling money and munitions may be missing the point about the purpose of this brief life.

The fact that two characters hold leadership positions of any kind begs questions of all of us, males in particular. Is it time to stop measuring our “manhood” by the size of our strap-on? Is it time for all of us to divorce our definitions of strength and leadership from gender identity, ambition and aggression?

Maybe by the next time “The Scottish Tragedy” plays here.

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arts>>music

Through the Back door:

Greensky Bluegrass introduces new tradition at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater by: Shannon Rae Gentry

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JAM GRASS: Greensky Bluegrass will be joined by American Babies at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Thursday, September 24. Courtesy photo.

luegrass is continuously winding up and down less traveled roads into sub-genres to create new traditions from the old. Veteran ‘grass mandolin player Ricky Skaggs just spoke to this in an interview with encore prior to his performance at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium on September 11: “I don’t hate [new grass]. I love anybody that respects the old, yet tries to carve a niche for themselves and tries to come up with something unique that’s theirs.”

One such band on the scene is Greensky Bluegrass, whose fall tour is leading

them to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (1941 Amphitheatre Dr.) on Thursday, September 24. Their forms of “jamgrass” or newgrass derive from tradition but thrive in innovation.

“We’re all lucky to have people like Ricky Skaggs continuing to create original, traditional music, thereby holding that long-standing tradition together,” Greensky’s dobroist Anders Beck says.

“That’s not our role in the music. We all learned how to play traditional bluegrass . . . but there’s also a lot of other influences for us. The direction we decided to take was to know all of those influences

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and turn them into to something that really is us.”

Anders Beck was introduced through the “back door” of bluegrass, where listening to the Grateful Dead led him to Jerry Garcia’s bluegrass-infused side projects with Old and in the Way and mandolinist David Grisman. While Greensky still plays traditional bluegrass tunes nightly, like “Pig in the Pen,” theirs could be the new back door to bluegrass.

“It used to be a little more nerve-wracking to me to be at the forefront of those jamgrass movements, because it felt like

maybe some traditional bluegrass people would be in some back room scoffing at us,” he tells. “I just don’t really give a shit anymore, because Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas are friends and play music with us and love what we’re creating. And I think on some level we’re really turning people on to traditional bluegrass.”

Greensky Bluegrass is made up of Anders Beck (dobro), Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Mike Devol (upright bass), and Paul Hoffman (mandolin). They started with Bruzza and Bont, who were joined by Hoffman and played informally for years before com-

mitting to the life of touring and recording.

In 2004, classically trained cellist, Mike Devol, was added. Shortly thereafter, the band won the 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band contest. By the time Anders came aboard in 2007, Greensky went all in, touring and recording full time. They released their fifth studio album, “If Sorrows Swim,” in September 2014.

“It took a long time to get that album ready,” Anders says, “and the response has been great. This fall tour we’re on is actually kind of the first tour that we’re not really supporting just that album. It’s exciting to get to go back to the older material and be a little more conscious about mixing it up.”

A jam band at heart, Greensky enjoys hitting the road. While it’s fun and exciting to tour in support of one specific album, Anders says it’s nice to move on again.

“Not actually get away from those songs,” he clarifies, “because we love those songs, but once you step away from something and come back it’s really fun. . . . Maybe it is breathing new life into them.”

As the primary lyricists, Paul Hoffman and Dave Bruzza wrote most of the songs in “If Sorrows Swim.” Hoffman cited an episode of NPR’s This American Life as the inspiration for the title track in a 2014 interview.

“What I think is great about both of their songwriting is that they can draw inspiration from one line in an NPR story and then create a narrative from that one thing,” Anders says. “That’s a sign of really good songwriting. What I really like about both of their songwriting styles: It’s not totally narrative based . . . but it’s broad enough to mean different things to different people—or different things to the same person at different points in their lives.”

As an instrumentalist, Anders is a selfproclaimed nerd for lyrical songwriting and connecting to it with his dobro. He sees his primary job as connecting hooks between lines or the chorus.

“If I have an idea in my head of the melody or hook, I connect that with one of Paul’s songs, and all of the sudden it becomes this bigger piece,” he explains. “[I want it to] affect people on a level that they don’t really think about much, because it’s not words.”

Anders had to come up with a hook like this on “Windshield” to pair with its climatic vocals. He wanted it to be as memorable as the intro. “I didn’t really know what I was trying to come up with,” he jokes.

The dobro is a lyrical instrument. As a someone who doesn’t write a lot of lyrics or sing a lot of songs, Anders sees his

playing as a way of making people feel with music. After playing acoustic guitar, as well as growing up listening to electric guitar-based music and jam bands, Anders’ draw to the dobro came naturally upon his found affection for bluegrass.

“I sort of felt like I was looking for something a little more from a player’s perspective,” he explains. “I was playing a bluegrass festival, and I heard a dobro workshop and realized that was it. It’s like the electric guitar of acoustic music, because you’re playing with a slide and that’s more sustaining than any other bluegrass instrument.”

Greensky Bluegrass has a new project on the line after their fall tour wraps.

They’re hoping to be back in the studio soon. “[We want] to spend a lot time behind closed doors, just working on these 10 or 15 new songs we have and getting them ready to go record,” Anders tells.

With each new record, Greensky takes the music a bit farther, giving it a little more direction in an ever-fluctuating and ever-evolving collaboration of talented guys. “We play together so much all the time and our music identity is so unique to ourselves—especially as we’re all maturing as musicians and people and writers,” Anders notes. “We’re all getting really comfortable where we sit in many musical genres. We sound like ourselves and the more we do that the more comfortable we can say ‘alright let’s go make a record that sounds like us.’”

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Greensky’s identity continues to build acceptance amongst fans; the first three nights of their fall tour sold out. It allows a sense of comfort to be themselves, to bring true energy and to have fun on the stage.

“I don’t think that ‘fun’ has ever not been used to describe our live shows,” he laughs. “And a lot of people have been asking us to come to Wilmington for a long time and I’m excited.”

Greensky Bluegrass will play at Greenfield Lake Ampthitheater, with opener American Babies, on Thurs., Sept. 24.

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Conserving Classical Culture: The Ariel String Quartet opens the Chamber Music Wilmington concert series

by: ShEA CARVER

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eople need to understand that you don’t need to be a nerd or belong to some form of an elite to be touched by this art,” explains Jan Grüning, a 31-yearold viola player for THE Ariel String Quartet.

Grüning’s love of classical music stems back to his childhood in Germany. He can remember J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratory as an awakening moment—one that still brings up moods and feelings associated with being a kid during the holiday season.

“My parents were both amateur musicians in their youth (trumpet and violin),” Grüning says, “and that passion could be felt since music was always playing in the house, long before I picked up an instrument.”

At 5 Grüning’s mom asked which instrument he preferred to learn. “Violin, please,” he responded. He waited to take lessons with a specific teacher, patiently, for a full year. “It was that teacher who is the main reason I became a professional musician,” he says, a realization that hit him at age 8.

His goal was to become as great as Wolfgang Schneiderhan.

“I didn’t know any chamber music at that age,” Grüning tells. “I could only imagine becoming a soloist—like probably any kid at that age seriously interested in playing an instrument.”

But Grüning did follow his dreams. He studied with Gerd Michael Herbig and at the Musikhochschule Lübeck in the class of Barbara Westphal from 2003 to 2008. Even though his parents had a love for popular music—Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Van Morrison—his studies put emphasis on Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms.

“This installed a deep love and appreciation for those works in me, as well as an intuitive approach, which had me all-around satisfied,” Grüning tells. “I wasn’t looking for other ways to express myself; I felt no need. The music I worked on was complex and fulfilling.”

Grüning moved to the U.S. to study at the New England Conservatory of Music in 2010 after being awarded a scholarship of DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service). In 2011 he met members from the Ariel String Quartet, who also were studying at the New England Conservatory. Hailing from Jerusaleum, the founding members of the quartet— Alexandra “Sasha” Kazovsky (violin), Amit Even-Tov (cello) and Gershon Gerchikov (violin)—formed 16 years ago as mere teenagers.

lenge themselves and enforce higher standards. “When you teach these skills, you set high standards naturally because you want your students to succeed,” Grüning says, “and if you are in the habit of setting high standards all the time, it’s much easier to apply them all the time.”

“Amit, Sasha and Gershon went to the same middle and high school and were placed together in a string quartet with the founding violist back when they were age 13,” Grüning explains. “Initially, they didn’t take it all that serious, but pretty quickly, by being exposed to the amazing repertoire the string genre has to offer, they all fell in love with it and decided to continue and stay together.”

Continuously growing and expanding their repertoire remains of constant focus to the group. Performing at groundbreaking venues also tops the list. In May 2016, the Ariel String Quartet will make their debut at Carnegie Hall.

Chamber music coach Avi Abramovich mentored the young Israelean musicians.

Since forming, they have won numerous awards, from 2003’s first prize in the Franz Schubert and Modern Music competition in Graz, Austria, to the grand prize and gold medal at the 2006 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. They’ve served in a few quartet-in-residencies, including in Boston. After winning in Austria, they met Paul Katz, the former cellist of the Cleveland Quartet.

“This will be up there with our favorite experiences!” Grüning predicts.

“I love expressing myself through the works of classical composers, specifically [of] the German school. I’m aware that a lot of artists are looking for new ways to cross over into the popular music genre, but for me, the music we play is absolutely relevant in today’s world; I don’t perceive it as outdated and better suited for a museum.”

Grüning explains, “He became our new mentor. Together, with Itzhak Perlman and Vera Stern, he made it possible for us to come and study in the States.”

Grüning auditioned and joined the Ariel String Quartet when the original violist left. His first show as part of the group took place on August 5, 2011, in Lincoln Center. He played Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor. “[I did] a few trial concerts to see how we worked together in the rehearsal room, as well as onstage under pressure,” Grüning remembers. “It’s equally important that the human component works well since we have to spend a lot of time together, whether or not we feel like it.”

Things took off swimmingly, as a matter of fact. Not only was the group gelling professionally, but on a personal level. Grüning and Even-Tov ended up married.

Today, between traveling far and wide to master their craft, the quartet is based in Ohio as part of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. Even though they’re barely in their 30s, they have impressed the classical world tenfold. They’ve worked with pianist Orion Weiss in a program commemorating the 100th anniversary of World War I. They’ve played with three generations of Israeli composers at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and they worked with Walter Levin from the Lasalle Quartet in Basel.

“He connected us with the College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, where the Lasalle Quartet had taught for many years,” Grüning says. “So, after our stay in Basel, we decided to make a home here in the States.”

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CLASSICALLY STRUNG: Ariel String Quartet features young classically trained musicians to open Chamber Music Wilmington’s season.

Courtesy photo.

Today, the Ariel String Quartet tours across North and South America, Europe and Israel.

They play classical compositions, all from memory, but many audiences are impressed with their extensive Beethoven knowledge.

Just last year, they performed a stellar Beethoven cycle at New York’s SubCulture that featured a midnight performance of the Grosse Fuge.

“We don’t have any [one composer or music] we love above all else, although late Beethoven could be argued for,” Grüning clarifies. “The repertoire is so vast and magnificent, and we are lucky enough to play a lot of very different pieces all the time, each of which is special and unique.”

Grüning finds the quartet’s appeal to young people constantly inspiring. “It’s only wrong prejudices, economic considerations and wrong/boring experiences that keep younger people away [from classical music,] and we would love to see this change in the future.”

The Ariel String Quartet will open the Chamber Music Wilmington concert series on September 27 at Beckwith Recital Hall on UNCW’s campus. “They are coming at the close of the High Holy Days in the Jewish Faith (Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashana), and since they are Israeli this concert is generating a lot of excitement in the Jewish community,” says Barbara McKenzie, locally trained pianist and founder of Chamber Music Wilmington.

“They will be performing a major work by an Israeli composer, in addition to Mozart and Beethoven quartets.”

CMW will dedicate the show to Seymour and Millie Alper, who have been cultural stalwarts and Jewish leaders in the Port City.

Though Seymour has passed, his wife, now 94, is still alive and has helped with the expansion of the New Hanover Regional Hospital, as well as donated to local arts, including the now-defunct Wilmington Concert Association.

DETAILS:

The Ariel String Quartet

Sunday, September 27, 7:30 p.m.

Beckwith Recital Hall UNCW’s Cultural Arts Building 601 S. College Road Tickets: $15-$30 As part of their conservatory, the musicians www.chambermusicwilmington.org

embolden students to better themselves, chal-

a preview of events across town this week

the soundboard

2015 waterfront Music Series EVERY Sunday from 4 – 8pm

september 27th mark roberts october 4th : liverpool october 11th : Machine gun 4 marina st • wrightsville beach

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

MONDAY S.I.N. NIGHT $2 Domestics • $3 All Draft Selections • $4 Flavored Bombs 50% off Apps 6pm til close NEW BELGIUM TUESDAY $3 New Belgium selections (Fat Tire, Ranger IPA) $5 Jameson • Wing Special WEDNESDAY $2.75 Miller Lite, $4 Wells, Half off All Bottles of wine Live Music @ 8pm THIRSTY THURSDAY $2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Adams Seasonal & Hoppyum Pints $5 Redbull & Vodka, 50¢ Steamed Oysters and Shrimp FRIDAY $2.75 Michelob Ultra • $3.25 Stella $4.50 José Cuervo Silver • Live Music on the Patio SATURDAY $2.75 Red Stripe • $4.50 Evan Williams Cherry Reel Cafe Rooftop Concert Series SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite • $10 Domestic Buckets (5) $4 Mimosas • $4 Bloody Mary’s

THE NEW OLD: Check out the ominous rumblings and world-weary but hopeful characters of The Old Ceremony at Bourgie Nights (127 Princess St.) on Friday, September 25, at 8:30 p.m. Photo by Soleil Konkel.

Wednesday, September 23 Mystery Music Wednesday (3pm; Free)

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

Donna Merritt (9pm; Free; Jazz)

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

Benny Hill (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Pl.

Acoustic Jazz Piano (7pm; Free)

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

Jill and Barry (7pm; $3; Folk)

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

Jacob Wick Solo Trumpet (8pm; $8) —Squidco Records, 928 N. 4th St.

Hoop Dance Jam (7pm; $3)

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

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

Helmet (8pm; $17-$20; Rock)

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096

Thursday, September 24

Karaoke (9pm; Free)

Greensky BlueGrass (5pm; $17-$22)

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

Pool Night (10pm; Free)

—Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.; (910) 341-7855

OGI (6pm; Free; Rock)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St;

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Call 791-0688 Deadline every Thurs., noon!

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Wrightsville Beach, NC

LIVE MUSIC 7–10PM FRI.

Sept 25

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www.RuckerJohns.com VISIT WWW.RUCKERJOHNS.COM FOR FRIDAY MONDAY DAILY SPECIALS, MUSIC & EVENTS Select Appetizers halfMONDAY off $ 4 Cosmopolitan $ 2 Big Domestic Draft Beers $550 Watermelon Martini $ 95 22oz. Domestic Draft ALL DAY 4 RJ's Coffee $ 3 Sam Adams and Blue $5 Pizzas Moon Seasonal Bottles TUESDAY TUESDAY 1/2 off Select Bottles SATURDAY LIVE JAzz IN THE BAR of Wine $ $ 6 All Half Price Bottles of Southern Wine Shiners 5 Absolut Dreams 50 $ Blue$2Moon Draft 3 NC Brewed Bottles • Pacifico Absolut Dream $$5$503-22oz 2 Select Domestic Bottles WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY SUNDAY 1/2 offMiller Nachos Light Pints $150$ Coronoa/ $ 50 5 All$2Flat 50 Breads 1 Domestic Pints Lite Bottles Corona $ 50 $4 Bloody$ Marys 2 Corona/Corona Lt. Margaritas/Peach Margaritas 4 Pints $ 50 $ 50 1 Domestic 4 Frozen Margarita $ 5 White Russians THURSDAY (pick your flavor) Visit our $website Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller 5

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$2.50 Budweiser Draft $4 Wells 65 Wings, 4-7pm $3.50 Sweetwaters $4.50 Absolute Lemonade 65 Wings, 4-7pm

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

$3.50 Sweet Josie $4 Margaritas

EVERY Wednesday & Friday from 6-9pm

$3.50 Pint of the Day $4 Fire Ball

September 23rd: Mike Frusia

$5 Mimosas $5 Car Bombs

September 25th: Rob Ronner

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

September 30th: Mike Frusia www.OceanicRestaurant.com MUSIC AND BEER: Check out Crystal Fussell live at Bombers Beverage Co (108 Grace St.) on Saturday, September 26, at 9 p.m. Photo by Erica Bradshaw.

Kyle Lindley (6pm; Free; Acoustic)

Music in the Garden Acoustic (7pm; Free)

Paul Obernesser (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

End of the Line (7pm; Free; Country)

Firedrums (8pm; Free)

Sarah Tiana (7pm; $14-$18; Comedy)

Gaelic Storm (8pm; $20-$25; Rock)

Rebecca Todd & The Odyssey (8pm; Free; Folk)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St. —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

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9:00 A.m.- 2:00 P.M.• $4 BLOODY MARY’S AND MIMOSA’S

1423 S. 3rd St . DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (910) 763-1607

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St. —Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096

Forlorn Strangers (9pm; Donations; Bluegrass) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.

No Dollar Shoes (10pm; Cover TBA; Americana)

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. —The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; (910) 679-8101

Live Music with Boba Funk (8pm; Free)

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

Waking Tera (8pm; $0-$5; Rock)

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096

Driskill (10:30pm; Free; Folk)

Live Music (8:30pm; Free)

—Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

—The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St.

The Old Ceremony (8:30pm; $7-$10. $7; Folk)

Friday, September 25 Kyle Lindley (6pm; Free; Acoustic)

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

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—A Tasting Room, 19 S. 2nd St.

—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Jam Sandwich Band (9pm; Free) —Beach Bumz, Boardwalk

Quarter Roy (9pm; Free; Rock)

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

Sarah Tiana (9:30pm; $14-$18; Comedy)

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

The Fustics (10pm; Free; Folk)

—Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Friday Night Fun House Follies (10:30pm; Free) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

College Rd.

BIBIS (6pm; Free; Eclectic)

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; (910) 679-8101

Satellite Bluegrass (6pm; Free)

—Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Ariel Quartet (7:30pm; $15-$30; Classical)

—UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall, 5270 Randall Dr.

concerts outside of southeastern nc

showstoppers

Trivia with John Burke (9pm; Free)

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Saturday, September 26 Sean Gaskell: West African Kora (2pm; Free) —NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

Monday, September 28 Rhiannon Giddens (6pm; $30-$40)

—The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

—Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; (910) 538-2939

Reel Rooftop Concert Series (7pm; $5)

Live at Bailey’s (6pm; Free)

After Dinner Jazz Piano (6pm; Free)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; (910) 251-1832

Jacob Stockton (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Pl.

Masonboro Sound (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—Bailey Theater Park, 12 N. Front St.; (910) 620-2345

Music & Comedy Open Mic (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.

—Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Sarah Tiana (7pm; $14-$18; Comedy)

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

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra (7:30pm; $6-$27) —UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

Our Good Intentions (8pm; Free; Acoustic)

—The Pub, 2012 Eastwood Rd.; (910) 679-8101

Ashton Stanley (8pm; Free; Acoustic) —Ironclad Brewery, 115 N 2nd St.

Saturday Night Dance Party (9pm; $5-$10) —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301

Bubonik Funk & Viva La Hop (9pm; $5-$7) —The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

Jam Sandwich Band (9pm; Free) —Beach Bumz, Boardwalk

Tuesday, September 29 Open Mic by Hourglass Studios (7:30pm; Free) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Drum Circle with Ron and Eric (7:30pm; Free)

—Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 122 Princess St.

Live Team Trivia (7:30pm; Free)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Trivia Night (8pm; Free)

—Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

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

DJ Riz (9:30pm; Cover TBA)

—Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; (910) 509-3040

Lunar Tide (9pm; Free; Rock)

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

DJ Unk (9pm; $5-$10)

—Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St.; (910) 769-4096

Crystal Fussell Duo (9pm; Free; Acoustic) —Bombers Beverage Co, 108 Grace St.

Belly Dance Showcase (9:30pm; $5)

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.

Sarah Tiana (9:30pm; $14-$18; Comedy)

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

Justin Cody Fox (10pm; Free; Country) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

McCall Schronce (10pm; Free; Acoustic) —Goat & Compass, 710 N. 4th St.

Wednesday, September 30 Mystery Music Wednesday! (3pm; Free) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; (910) 763-2223

Rob Nathanson (5:30pm; Free; Classical Guitar) —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.; ( 910) 395-5999

Hoop Dance Jam (7pm; $3)

—Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Benny Hill (7pm; Free; Jazz)

—Sweet n Savory Cafe, 1611 Pavillion Pl.

Brandon Snow (7pm; Free; Acoustic)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Acoustic Jazz Piano (7pm; Free)

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

Sunday, September 27

Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free)

Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers (1:30pm; Free)

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.

Gospel Musical Celebration (2pm; Free)

—The Whiskey Bar NC, 1 S. Front St.

—Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

Benny Hill and Friends (8pm; Cover TBA; Jazz)

—Kendall Chapel AME Church, 4362 River Rd., S.E..

Karaoke (9pm; Free)

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

Rue Snider (9pm; Donations; Rock)

Mark Herbert (4pm; Free; Acoustic)

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

Concerts on College (5pm; Donation)

Pool Night (10pm; Free)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. —Fermental, 7250 Market St.; (910) 821-0362 —Wesley Memorial United Methodist, 1401 S.

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; (910) 251-1301 —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St. —Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

TO THE MOON: If making a trip to the NC mountains, check out Moon Taxi at the Orange Peel in Asheville on Sunday, September 27. Courtesy photo.

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus st., raleigh, nc (919) 821-4111 9/25: Gene Ween with Absent Lovers 9/26: Two Birds (Dave Barnes & Matt Wertz) & more 9/27: Afton Music Showcase NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 9/23: Gaelic Storm 9/24: Govinda 9/25: Two Birds (Dave Barnes & Matt Wertz) 9/29: The Who’s Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry 9/30: Dopapod and The Nth Power CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN St., CARRBORO, NC 9/23: Gardens & Villa and Palehound 9/24: Joyce Manor, Cheap Girls and Jason Anderson 9/24: Over The Rhine (The Arts Center) 9/24: Big Daddy Love, Dark Water Rising and more 9/25: Dawes (North Carolina Museum of Art) 9/25: Mike Krol and Look A Ghost 9/26: Yo La Tengo & Dave Schramm (Carolina Theatre) 9/26: The Dead Tongues and Wes Tirey 9/27: Carrboro Music Festival 9/27: Calexico and Gaby Moreno (Haw River Ballroom) 9/28: Ibeyi and Vicktor Taiwò HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH 4640 Hwy 17 S., Myrtle Beach, SC (843) 272-3000 9/25: The Molly Ringwalds

PNC MUSIC PAVILION 707 Pavilion Blvd., charlotte, nc (704) 549-1292 9/24: Ariana Grande THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., Charlotte, NC (704) 916-8970 9/23: Motörhead, Anthrax, Crobot 9/24: Jamey Johnson 9/25: Trial by Fire 9/27: J Balvin and Becky G AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 9/25: Cardfall, Millennial and Glaus 9/26: Smokin THE ORANGE PEEL 101 bILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 9/23: Leopard Island 9/24: Kap Slap and AVNU 9/25: Greensky Bluegrass and American Babies 9/27: Moon Taxi and Firekid 9/28: Sylvan Esso and Tuskha 9/29: Lord Huron and Son Little 9/30: Rad Lou WALNUT CREEK AMPHITHEATRE 3801 ROCK QUARRY rd., Raleigh, nc (919) 831-6400 9/25-26: Luke Bryan

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., durham, NC (919) 901-0875 9/23: SHAM 69 and Dirty South Revolutionaries 9/26: 4th Annual Great Big Dtown Oktoberfest 9/27: Devastation of the Nation Tour, w/ Origin & more

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 Regency pkwy., Cary, NC (919) 462-2052 9/23: L Shape Lot with The James Sisters 9/30: Ryan Cavanaugh with The Hey Brothers

—Banks Channel Pub & Grille, 530 Causeway Dr.

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Fresh from the Farm

arts>>art

Presence in Nature:

New Elements Gallery hosts opening reception for ‘Venerated Surfaces’

by: Shannon Rae Gentry

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

RUNS THROUGH November 21st, 2015

OPEN RAIN OR SHINE!!

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

• Meats • Seafood • Honey • Baked goods • Pickles • Jams & Jelly • Art & Crafts

COME JOIN US FROM 8AM - 1PM! Riverfront Farmers’ Market is now on the corner of North Water and Princess Streets

For more information call 538-6223 or visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com

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ew Elements Gallery (201 Princess St.) continues to celebrate its 30th year in Wilmington with two of the area’s most well-known and celebrated artists, Fritzi Huber and Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Fritzi Huber will showcase handmade paper inspired by the intersection of earth and water, and Hiroshi Sueyoshi will feature sculptures of clay vessels that reflect nature. Both artists’ work will be featured in “Venerated Surfaces,” opening at New Elements Gallery on Friday, September 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Huber’s handmade paper has an Edward Hopper sensibility to it: a presence to draw in the viewer, yet with pervasive absence. “What is not said is really important,” Huber explains.

“All of the work I’ve seen that brings attention to plastics in the sea/oceans addresses the plastic directly. I’m attempting to create beautiful, engaging environments that are devoid of the living entities of the ocean; there are no crabs in the nets, no fish in the sea, no living coral. There are only beautiful, nostalgic remnants that represent what might become of things as we know them now.”

Huber’s work ranges in scale from about 10-inches by 16-inches to 48-inches by 30 -inches. “Some are amorphic shapes,” the artist describes. The pieces take on many textures. Some are thin and fragile, or thicker and rugged, or smooth. Huber manipulates surfaces and densities. “The options available as a result of making one’s own paper are vast,” she says.

Most of the fiber used comes from three materials: linen rag, cotton and cotton rag, and abacá or manila hemp. What makes paper an ideal medium to express the beauty of land and water is in its formation from liquid and what the paper comes into contact with during the drying process. Elements either leave an impression or become a part of the final surface. Huber makes the paper one day and then begins the painting process after drying is complete.

“This means that I work on two to five pieces simultaneously,” she continues.

“The process for beating fiber takes place the day before the papermaking.”

The liquid part of the process involves a vat of tap water for making the pulp before beating the fiber. Huber uses more rainwater nowadays in her process, as it’s more refined by pure water instead of what comes from the tap. “Hand papermaking is a water-intensive

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WASHED ASHORE: ‘Flotsam Gyre’ is one of several handmade paper works by Fritzi Huber featured at New Elements Gallery until Oct. 17. Courtesy photo

process,” she continues. “Only so much can go back into the garden before it begins to feel simply wasteful.”

Pieces selected for “Venerated Surfaces” include four from a series: “Reliquary: Sari #2.”

Each piece is 15-inches by 25-inches and regard antique Indian sari remnants. “The paper was cast on leaded glass that reminded me of an antique reliquary lid,” Huber explains.

“Trapped in the surface, floating, are pieces of saris. There are diaphanous layers of color floating through as well, and mica particles dusted through to give the impression of salt crystallization.”

“Flotsam Gyre” is another selection, with a piece of an antique scarf depicting a rose lying on the sandy shore. “The scarf was threadbare, no longer serving its designed purpose,” she tells of the material, layers of fiber trapping it to the foundation. “Something else has developed out of that work: addressing not just remnants and fragments of all detritus but lost historical textiles.”

Having been to India, Huber sources many beautiful saris, and seeing the devastation of tsunamis in Thailand and Japan, as inspiration. Her work encompasses nostalgia and the romance of loss and treasure. “Everyone talks about all the trash in the gyres, but there are whole collections of sari, kimono, handworked, and silken fabrics out there as well,” she says. “Hints of what once was. . . . The show at New Elements will look specifically at the sari remnants, afloat in their new world.”

New Elements Gallery will host an opening reception for “Venerated Surfaces” on Friday, September 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in conjunction with Wilmington’s Fourth Friday Gallery Night. “Venerated Surfaces” will remain on view until October 17.

DETAILS:

Venerated Surfaces

Featuring work by Fritzi Huber and Hiroshi Sueyoshi Reception: Fri., Sept. 25, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

New Elements Gallery • 201 Princess St.

what’s hanging around the port city

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Artfuel.inc

2165 Wrightsville Ave. Mon. - Sat., noon - 7pm www.artfuelinc.com • (910) 343-5233 Artfuel is pleased to host Vol. 42, featuring work by Dennis Schaffer, Kyle Page, Mimi Logothetis, and Tuki Lucero.

Hangs for eight weeks.

ArtExposure!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 • (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com In September there will be another 2nd Saturday “Art in Action” featuring artists working and a live model. Art in Action starts at 11 a.m. with a walk-in mixed media class for $35. The live model with begin posing at noon. The public is invited to participate. (Bring your own supplies). A tip jar for the model will be provided.

New Elements Gallery

201 Princess St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com See previous page (16) on Fritzi Huber and Hiroshi Sueyoshi’s latest exhibit at New Elements.

River to Sea Gallery

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace

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

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

First level Tues.- Fri., 10am - 5:30pm; Sat., noon - 5:30pm (910) 362-7431 Wilma W. Daniels Gallery is pleased to present the 37th Annual Tri-State Sculptors Exhibition, part of the Tri-State Sculptors Conference scheduled for Oct. 1-4 in Wilmington. The group comprises around 100 members from NC, SC and Virginia. Twenty eight members will display 40 works in the exhibition, with an additional five members displaying works in the UNCW’s outdoor exhibition. UNCW professor and North Carolina Tri-State representative Andi Steele is the organizer/chair for the Tri-State Sculptors Conference. Free and open to the public. The exhibition runs from August 25th-October 3rd. Complimentary refreshments are provided.

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‘The Addams Family’ musical makes its Wilmington premiere this Thursday by: SHEA CARVER

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hat is normal? It’s a question we all grapple with throughout life—going in and out of various societal roles, juggling jobs and family, and mainly just trying to get by the best we can. For the Addams family, normal is a macabre, twisted and strange world, where a nighttime frolic in a nearby swamp and moonbathing replace a normal beachside getaway among sun, sea and sand.

It’s a place where playing with dynamite supersedes marbles, and an offering of an afternoon tea may very well come with a touch of cyanide instead of cream and sugar.

Created from Charles Addams’ New Yorker cartoons, “The Addams Family” TV show launched in the ‘60s and ran for only two seasons. Yet, a cult-like following arose from its ashes, and throughout decades thereafter, it was revived in many forms, from reunion shows, to Hollywood films, to even a Broadway musical. Making its debut in Wilmington this week, Thalian Association will bring “The Addams Family” (music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice) to Thalian Hall’s main stage. Artistic director David Loudermilk chose it as a perfect fit into the association’s 2015-2016 theme, “#tbt.throwback.” More so, it makes for a fun introduction into the fall and Halloween season.

“I listened to the soundtrack numerous times and I was in love with the song ‘Pulled,’ which is kind of the set up for the rest of the show,” Loudermilk tells. “When the show left Broadway [in 2011] and went on tour, they made quite a few revisions to the script.”

“The national touring production includes a reworked libretto and some additonal plot points and songs that made me a huge fan,” says Mike Thompson, who saw the run on Broadway and will be directing Thalian Association’s version. “I was determined to work on this show in some form or fashion. My submission to direct to David Loudermilk included the headline: ‘I am the Addams family.’ I love the nostalgia of it, the characters, and the comedy.”

The show follows the young budding love of Wednesday Addams, who has fallen for a totally “normal” boy from a “normal” family, the Beinekes. Yet, she asks her father, Gomez, to keep it a secret from her mother, Morticia. This provides a quandary for Gomez, who has never lied to his beloved darling throughout their marriage.

“I have learned a lot about my own strengths in the last couple of months through developing the character of Gomez,” Dave Doumeng says.

“I’ve noticed he is an amalgam of many of the roles I’ve played in the past. He’s slick and debonair like Sky Masterson from ‘Guys and Dolls,’ yet mischievous and calculating like El Gallo from ‘The Fantasticks.’”

al in less than two hours. The black-andwhite color palette of the set design and lighting, along with dark, brooding costuming, paint it hauntingly kooky, as the music moves from vaudeville-inspired tunes to Spanish overtures. The 12-piece orchestra will be led by Amanda Hunter.

A dinner party becomes the occasion for the Beinekes and Addamses to meet. As one can predict, things go awry.

“You watch this family go through the darkness together and come out stronger on the other side,” Miller adds. “They sing, ‘When you face your nightmares/then you know what’s real,’ and there is just so much truth in that.”

Playing the vixen with raven hair in a skin-tight dress is Maggie Miller, who was last seen as Annie in Thalian Association’s “The Real Thing.” Miller is enjoying maximizing the sensuality and magnetic presence of Morticia Addams.

“She can make her family, particularly Gomez, crumble with just the slightest change in facial expression,” Miller explains. “She is the heart and soul of the Addams family, and when she is betrayed, everything starts to crumble.”

Morticia’s commanding presence has been a welcoming challenge for Miller. Though she’s played strong and confident women before, the no-holds-barred attitude of Morticia has been enlightening, to say the least.

DETAILS:

The Addams Family

family of kooks: (L. to r., back) Michelle Reiff (Grandma), Dave Doumeng (Gomez), Bryan DeBose (Lurch), and Jordan Hathaway (Fester); (L. to r., front): Hunter Wyatt (Wednesday), Maggie Miller (Morticia), Max Iapalucci (Pugsley).

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Sun, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $15-$30 Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. (910) 632-2285 • thalianhall.com

“[With] Annie, [I] was constantly working to rationalize and explain and justify her actions and desires,” Miller tells of her last role.

“Whereas Morticia just exists. She knows what she wants. She knows she’s going to get it. She doesn’t have to try or explain or beg. That has been something that has been fun to explore: having confidence so deeply rooted in your core that any other answer than the one you want is just simply not an option.”

Hunter Wyatt will play the other lady of the family, Wednesday Addams. The sharptongued teen appears all grown up and ready to marry. Though her quick and dry wit paint her hard and tough, Wednesday Addams is sensitive at her core.

“In fact, she feels things at a much deeper level than other people,” Wyatt explains.

“Though she reserves her expression of these emotions, she fights endlessly for her passions, and she loves more fiercely than any other character I’ve encountered.”

Much of Wyatt’s time onstage is spent flustered and conflicted, as Wednesday is not used to being smitten. She’s more used to appearing rather apathetic. “It’s a true testament to how love can be both elating and torturous,” Wyatt continues. “It can turn your life upside down, and be worth every minute.”

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supernatural, super fun: ‘We Can Be Heroes’ offers comedy and comfort by: Gwenyfar rohler

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heatreNOW’s current dinner theatre offering of “We Can Be Heroes” by Hank Toler is an absolute winner—which probably would come as a surprise to several of the characters in the show.

Captain Spartan (Jake Huber) could kindly be referred to as arrested development. Heir to an immense fortune, he just never grew up and has been in the care of his butler, Kingsley (Craig Kittner), all these many years. While Kingsley handles real life, Captain Spartan plays super heroes with his friends: The Asker (Phil Antonino), Jack Hammer (Blake Howard) and Bear Man (Zeb Mims).

It is a nice nod to see Antonino as The Asker, a parody of The Riddler (sort of) from Batman. Many audience members will remember his performance as The Joker in the Batmanmeets-Sartre play “Gallery” at Browncoat Pub and Theatre last year. This time around he has a ridiculous Spanish accent. He uses both Facebook and Twitter, but not much else, to

recommend him. Still, he sells himself with tremendous self-confidence. After all, that might be his greatest super power.

Blake Howard’s Jack Hammer has the supernatural ability to throw hammers and pound things. Although, he could be renamed “obnoxious blue collar guy from the northeast.” Howard has nailed my former next-door neighbor, down to the vaguely New York area accent.

Then there is Bear Man, who obtains the strength of 10 grizzly bears, but in reality is the ultimate teddy bear who just wants to snuggle.

He is sweet, cute and trusting, but neither suave nor scary make it to the top 10 list of descriptors.

Into their midst wanders the newest member of the team: Lady Luck played by Holly Cole. Let’s just say none of these guys have much experience with women, especially not hot, sexy, brainy chicks with super powers.

She is trouble, if ever it crossed the threshold, and at least Jack Hammer recognizes it, even if the rest of the poor saps don’t.

Things are about to get worse. Arch enemy Baron Von Bedlam (Jamie Stone) sends a video transmission to announce his plans to do arch evil things, including stealing a diamond.

Thank the gods Stone and Holli Saperstein, who plays Mrs. Von Bedlam, are only on video—because they already steal the second act and there would be no stopping them in person. This real-life couple bring all the dry, acerbic bickering of the long married. He might be an evil genius, but she knows that he couldn’t pick up his socks if his life depended upon it.

Please do not misunderstand. Stone and Saperstien might steal the second act, but that requires some pretty over-the-top writing and delivery, because this whole show is ridiculously funny. Kittner’s rendition of the butler is anything but Alfred from Batman, rather as the most put-upon man on Earth is sympathy inspiring. When the switch in his head flips, the audience is totally prepared to back him up in his diabolical decision.

Huber does a wonderful job selling the idea that he is actually the leader of this rag-tag group of children. He knows how a leader should look and sound, but not how a leader actually does the hard work.

As the real power behind the throne, Antonino revels in pushing the buttons of his cohorts without flexing his influence unduly. Howard’s Jack Hammer though gets A-plusses for embracing physical comedy and managing to say, “It’s Hammer time!” with a straight face repeatedly.

Basically, “We Could Be Heroes” is everything I like about dinner theatre, without the mortifying audience participation that can be de reiguer at these events. Instead it presents a laughable premise, acted with total conviction, by a group of talented performers and a room full of people who are in on the joke.

Writer and director Hank Toler has produced a script that is funny, witty, entertaining, and ultimately a moral fable. He really structures it well and utilizes his tool box of dramatic irony, characterization and fast-paced dialogue to his advantage. Layered with a soundtrack that includes “We are the Champions” and “Kung Fu Fighting,” the tone is clearly set for the fantasy world of overindulged young men. It is truly hilarious and engaging.

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I have to admit that when I arrived at TheatreNOW, I was worn out and tired from a long week—and an even longer three more days ahead. From behind the bar, Bony asked if I wanted a beer. I realized I needed caffeine and sugar to stay upright; a cherry Coke seemed the best alternative. By the time I left three hours later, the show and the nourishment of dinner had so revitalized me I could pick up with another three hours of work before bed.

As for the dinner portion of the evening, I have come to the conclusion that Chef Denise Gordon and my stomach are in some sort of psychic cahoots. I have a sweet tooth problem, so when a plate of three fresh, cinnamon, sugar-coated donut holes and espresso whipped cream arrived to my table, it felt like Christmas! The food theme of the show is called “Brinner”—breakfast for dinner. Finally, my prayers were answered: Dessert first!

Because the show is about children trapped in adult bodies, of course, dessert comes first, so the rest us benefit. Gordon has concocted a grown-up grilled cheese sandwich that is beyond comprehension: three cheeses, pimentos, a fried egg on top, and for non-Kosher friends, Applewood smoked bacon—and then there is more on the side! In my case, it was an oatmeal pie with bananas, maple syrup, blueberries, and walnuts. The pie completed every taste of crisp evenings by a wood stove, and was just as filling and nourishing as those cuddle-cold nights demand.

Gordon’s food is so decadent yet down to earth. It’s not pretentious but filling, and so delicious that diners want to eat every morsel.

But there is so much there! By the time the extra-thick chocolate milkshake came out for the real dessert, I had to make a strategic plan to avoid a food coma. (It didn’t work; I was still overstuffed the next morning.)

The night was wonderful. There was laughing, comfort food, and recharging and revitalization. “We Could Be Heroes” serves up all in abundance. The performers are clearly having a great time onstage with a script that really lets them play with each other. It is a show that would be more fun to share with friends, so grab a couple and make it a great night out.

DETAILS:

We Can Be Heroes

Fri.-Sat., through Oct 3., 7 p.m.

Seating begins an hour prior. Free valet.

Tickets $28-$30; $18, show only TheatreNOW • 19 S. 10th St. (910) 399-3NOW (3669) www.theatrewilmington.com

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playing to the absurdity of life: C’est La Guerre produces a hilarious romp through Charles Bukowski’s life

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would make anyone smile. But, don’t think this is just relying on the joke of drag to get a laugh: Phillips is an accomplished performer and brings his “A” game to all the musical numbers. Elements of his performances from “Into The Woods,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” and “Hairspray” appear here, but are enhanced with remarkable wigs courtesy of Paula Lemme of Elsewhere Salon.

When C’est la Guerre Theater Company announced they were producing “Bukowsical!”— a musical about Charles Bukowski’s life—they immediately got my attention. Better yet, they planned to produce it in the Beam Room, the third floor of Front Street Brewery—because Charles Bukowski’s life requires a bar and copious amounts of alcohol.

Cournoyer plays The Founder, the author of the biopic musical we are watching. He also takes on a funny Tennessee Williams in a scene where dead authors visit Bukowski from the spiritual world. Cournoyer pulls out a very funny and passionate performance of the homage to the City of Angels in “That’s Los Angeles To Me.” (For a completely different take on the song, look up the Angel City Chorale singing it on YouTube.)

by: GWENYFAR ROHLER

harles Bukowski remains an eternally compelling writer for the disenfranchised, the disappointed, and the yearning hearts of the world. Made known to wider audiences as a result of the films of his work “Barfly” and “Factotum,” he has achieved cult status in American literature.

Naturally, the next question I pondered: Who will play the dirty old man, himself?

Answer: Brendan Carter. And he rocks it.

Buk would be proud.

“Bukwosical!” can best be described as a musical about Charles Bukowski blended with Christopher Guest’s 1996 mockumentary, “Waiting for Guffman.” Like the cast of “Red, White and Blaine” in Guest’s film, this less-than-realistic, scrappy group is putting on a performance for potential investors.

They want to take their show about Bukowski’s life to Broadway. From the opening number, “Bukowsical!”, we see and hear the send-up of some of the more unpleasant and demeaning aspects of the writer’s life (“When you wake up at noon/ and you notice in bed/ that the girl there is dead/ BUKOWSICAL!”).

The song is a happy, tap-dancing show tune from a golden age of musical theatre. From this, it’s apparent this will be a ridiculous and tongue-in-cheek night at the theater.

Aside from Carter, who does get a chance to showcase his wonderful rock ‘n’ roll voice, the rest of the cast play multiple roles: bar patrons, classmates, actors, directors, publishers, etc. Jeff Phillips in drag as Sweet Lady Booze might only be topped by Jeff Phillips as a TV evangelist, preaching against the horrors of a permissive society in a song that rhymes Lenny Bruce with Dr. Suess. Did I just say a character named Sweet Lady Booze?

Yes! Bukowski was a dedicated, practicing alcoholic. Therefore, booze wasn’t just a beverage, it was genuinely the most comforting person in his life. Few people incite as much fun in high heels as Phillips. Of course, the visual of Phillips—already a very tall man, with the added height of high heels—next to Bryan Cournoyer, who is of diminutive stature,

Everyone in the show, except Carter, play multiple roles. It is so hard to pick out favorites because the entire evening is packed with ridiculous material and startling performances. However, a pretty marvelous bit of performing becomes apparent when Devin DiMattia’s Sean Penn vs. Tony Choufani’s Mickey Rourke.

They battle it out for a part in the ‘80s film “Barfly,” as Carter looks on in surprised pleasure, and Erik Maasch spins about as a European film maker hauteur.

Considering Bukowski wrote about the promiscuities in life, including his many women, we’re bound to see them show up in the production. And, well, it’s a touchy subject. This is a man who viewed women, essentially, as disposable pleasure objects, as the song “Love is a Dog From Hell” illustrates clearly. The twin goddesses are the most revealing: Bitch Goddess of Fame (Anna Gamel) and Bitch Goddess of Fortune (Beth Corvino). But the audience gets a peek into a possible secret that Bukowski’s soul holds, and she’s apparent as his True Love (Katherine Rudeseal).

For the most part, “Bukowsical!” plays with the idea that these are not the most talented or gifted performers, but they believe themselves to be. Moments happen that bulldoze such ideas, too—particularly Rudeseal’s solos. My date leaned over to comment that Rudeseal had a perfect Tammy Wynette pitch—and she does.

Still, the audio in the show struggled. The Beam Room is not designed acoustically to be a theater, but Rudeseal’s voice is so good she had to cover her headset microphone when she hit the high note at the end

of “Remember Me.” That Guffman conceit only works for the same reasons it works in Guest’s film: 1) The preformers are actually quite good; and 2) They are in on the joke.

It is such an intimate space, I expected the music to be prerecorded. But there is a live band that invigorates it: Chiaki Ito (keyboard), Keith Butler Jr. (drums), Jared Cline (guitar), and George Domby (musical director—also Buk’s dad for an early scene). They are incredible showcasing this odd hybrid of music.

When I first heard about the show, I postulated that I imagined Bukowski represents a gamut of sounds, from jazz to some early punk. “Well, every song in this show sounds different; it’s not really one style,” Carter responded. That is probably the easiest way to sum it up. And the band is on top of the score from beginning to end.

Bukowski might not be a household name like Disney, but his influence on American culture and writing is real. One could argue how much of the creative non-fiction and memoir writing that has come to be so highly regarded for its gritty, earthy qualities of the last 15 years

owes success to Bukowski. He laid 40 years of ground work in the popular imagination.

Carter is really perfect in the role. His disregard for the norm and thinly disguised desire for all things wonderful, in spite of reality staring him in the face, comes out in a physical depiction of Bukowski’s poetic rhythm.

Aside from acoustic issues, the main thrust of the show is clear and enjoyable. The concept, the script, the twists, the presentation— it’s all immensely pleasing. It’s not meant to be a serious biopic; it plays with the absurdity of life and how art is a crutch to get through it—which is substantially what Bukowski wrote and lived.

DETAILS:

Bukowsical!

Sept. 25-26, 8 p.m.

Front St. Brewery 9 N. Front Street Tickets: $15-$20 www.eventbrite.com/e/bukowsical-tickets-18071438158

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AN Epic Twist:

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‘The Visit’ is a surpise homerun from a hopeless director and genre

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by: Anghus

It’s easy to wallow through the details of Shyamalan’s career post mortem. I can clearly see where hubris and an inability to edit himself resulted in some truly terrible flicks.

He bought into his own hype and thought he could do no wrong. This led to a string of disasters that included even more garbage, like “The Last Airbender” and “After Earth.” One bad movie doesn’t always end a career, but four in a row feels like a pile-on that would require a Herculean effort to overcome. “The Visit” might just be the cinematic equivalent of the 12 labors of Hercules.

How this movie turned out so well is a mystery that might require an episode of “MythBusters” to unravel. It’s a movie from a filmmaker everyone (including myself) had written off in a genre (found-footage) that everyone had given up on. This was a recipe for disaster. Yet, “The Visit” is a damn fine film. A creepy, tense, well-acted movie that manages to make the most out of its modest goals.

It’s a great premise: Two kids head off to meet the grandparents they’ve never met in the hopes of learning about the rift that caused their mother to leave some 15 years prior. The found-footage concept is used, somewhat creatively, as Becca (Olivia DeJonge) is an aspiring documentary filmmaker. She carries her camera around to record

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Sept. 23-25 (additional showing on Sept. 23, 4 p.m.): Screening in the Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, “Phoenix” is a spellbinding mystery of identity, illusion and deception. A disfigured concentration-camp survivor (Nina Hoss), unrecognizable after facial reconstruction, searches ravaged postwar Berlin for the husband (Ronald Zehrfeld) who might have betrayed her to the Nazis. Evoking the shadows and haunted mood of post-war Berlin, “Phoenix” weaves a complex tale of a nation’s tragedy and a woman’s search for answers. (Rated PG-13, 1 hour 38 minutes)

ho would have seen that coming?

I mean, that twist … that surprising didn’t-see-it-coming moment near the end of the movie when everything gets flipped on its head. What audiences thought they knew gets thrown out like a soiled adult undergarment. Even I, Anghus, the seasoned film critic didn’t see this coming. Who could have imagined this epic twist? M. Night Shyamalan made another good movie!

I was a huge fan of Shyamalan at the start of his career, as every rabid film geek was.

“The Sixth Sense” was a masterpiece of mystery. “Unbreakable” took the superhero genre and made it human. “Signs” was a great thriller, in spite of falling apart under the weight of logic and scrutiny. “The Village” was the movie that began to polarize audiences against a filmmaker with a fantastic track record and penchant for employing third-act twists. I happen to like “The Village” despite its imperfections. “Lady in the Water” is another story. My God! It was painful to watch. Though “Lady in the Water” was an embarrassing chore, sitting through “The Happening” without cringing was near impossible.

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REDEMPTION: M. Night Shyamalan finally returns with a fine flick in ‘The Visit.’

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every pointless moment, which includes the constant mugging of her younger brother and aspiring pre-pubescent hip-hop artist, Tyler (Ed Oxenbould).

They arrive in rural Pennsylvania and are greeted by Pop-Pop (Peter McRobbie) and Nana (Deanna Dunagan). They seem like typical grandparents. Nana is a little odd and apparently suffers from a form of sundowning that makes her a little crazy in the evening hours. Pop-Pop is also prone to bouts of absent-mindedness. Everything seems to be going fine, but the little weird things evolve into something stranger. Eventually, Becca and Tyler begin to feel there is something more sinister happening.

Much of the credit has to go to a spry cast who has a ridiculous amount of fun with the premise. The kids are likable and do a good job of creating their characters. The old folks gleefully transform from quaint, to a tad creepy, to being scary enough to make a little pee come out.

Still, the weight of the film rests on the fact that Shyamalan finally remembered less is more in storytelling. It’s a simple, perfectly executed scary movie. Though hardly a defining cinematic landmark, it achieves more in 90 minutes than most other so-called scary movies. By far, it’s the best found-footage movie I’ve ever seen. Since 99 percent of them are complete shit, this isn’t saying a whole lot.

“The Visit” feels like the fulfilment of a promise made by “The Blair Witch Project,” which popularized the entire found-footage concept.

Strangely enough, it’s a movie that came out just weeks before M. Night’s breakout hit “The Sixth Sense.”

“The Visit” feels like the other bookend in a genre that only produced two good films in our collective 16-year fascination with this lazy filmmaking device. If the movie gods are just, and history has proven they are not, “The Visit” will end the found footage genre with some dignity.

DETAILS: The Visit

★★ ★ ★ ★ Starring: Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan Rating: PG-13

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American BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

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

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

Blue surf cafÉ

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich.

Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilm-

ington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30

a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

buffalo wild wings

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings.

Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 60 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

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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

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space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

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

eternal sunshine cafÉ

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

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

Halligan's pub

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

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

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

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

HENRY’S

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

Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com

Holiday Inn Resort

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

DR. JOHN

Kara Grainger

& THE NITE TRIPPERS

Lockdown Blues

David Gerald

SHEMEKIA COPELAND

CrackerBones

BLUES STAGE Saturday, October 10th 12:30 CrackerBones 2:10 Lockdown Blues Band 3:50 David Gerald 5:40 Kara Grainger 8:00 DR. JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS

JAZZ STAGE Saturday, October 10th 1:00 Will McBride Group 2:40 Nina Repeta 4:30 Freeport

Sunday, October 11th 12:30 Adrian Duke 2:10 Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King 4:00 SHEMEKIA COPELAND

1:00 2:40 4:40

Sunday, October 11th Benny Hill Trio The FROG Project El Jaye Johnson & The Port City All Stars

Adrian Duke

Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King

TICKET PRICES $50 Two-Day Advance $60 Day Of Show-Saturday $25 Day of Show-Sunday 12 & Under FREE

118 Riverfront Rd Kure Beach, NC

Gates Open at 11:00 am FREE Kidzone Crafter’s Village Arts & Wine Garden

NO COOLERS—NO PETS—NO REFUNDS—NO VIDEOS OR CAMERAS—NO WEAPONS TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE OR BY CASH/CHECK AT THE PLEASURE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 910.458.8434 www.PleasureIslandNC.org

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

menu on Thurs.; "Date night menu," $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

HOPS SUPPLY CO.

Ogden Tap Room

Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

Wilmington’s go to Southern Gastro-Pub. With a menu featuring some southeast favorites and a few from the bayou. Ogden Tap Room offers a selection the whole family will enjoy. With 40 beers on tap from around the world, The O Tap is a Craft Beer Enthusiast dream come true. Ogden Tap Room also has a great wine selection as well as a full bar featuring the areas largest Bourbon selection. You are sure to leave Ogden Tap Room a happy camper.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs 11am - Midnight, Fri & Sat 11am - 1am, Sunday Noon Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Ogden ■ FEATURING: Live Team Trivia Tues 7:30-9:30pm ■ MUSIC: Every Thursday 8 - 10pm ■ WEBSITE: www.ogdentaproom.com

The little dipper

pine valley market

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

the trolly stop

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken).

Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), allbeef (Sabrett), pork smoked sausage, Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie. Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or Look at our website trollystophotdogs.com Catering available, now a large portion of our business. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Downtown Wilmington (910) 251-7799

Specials: TUES NIGHT: 1/2 price wine by the glass WED NIGHT: $3 Draft night SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10am - 3pm SUNDAY DINNER: 5pm - 9pm OPEN TUES - THURS 5PM - 10PM FRI AND SAT 5PM - 10:30PM www . rxwilmington . com

421 c astle s t • (910) 399-3080

Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 - COMING SOON! ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

Asian indochine restaurant & Lounge

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contem-

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porary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

features traditional dishes as well as chef-inspired dishes.

We always deliver authentic Thai cuisine mixed with southern hospitality. Thailand can be culturally divided into 4 main regions: North, North Central, Central & South. The diverse topography and cultures lend their way to creating unique cuisines in each region. Meals are prepared by all generations coming together in the kitchen. Recipes are passed on this way through the generations so that the food you are tasting today is influenced by the knowledge of the past.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thur 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 9:30pm; Fri 11am to 3pm and 4:30 to 10pm; Sat 12 to 10pm; Closed Sunday ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ WEBSITE: www.southernthairestaurant.com

kabuki korean cafÉ and sushi

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.

Family-owned and operated, Kabuki Korean Café and Sushi is Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant, freshly renovated and boasting a brand new menu! They feature delectable Korean BBQ, and are best known for traditional items like their bibimbop and bulgogi. But they also feature a large variety of Asian cuisine, from fresh sushi to fried rice to teriyaki dishes, dumplings, edamame and more. Open daily, Kabuki welcomes diners for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Stop by Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. 4102 Oleander Drive, Suite 2, at the corner of 41st Street, behind the Hess gas station. 910-350-3332.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, off Oleander Drive.

■ FEATURING: Wilmington’s only authentic Korean restaurant!

KYOTO ASIAN GRILLE

Kyoto Asian Grille specializes in crafting mouth-watering food and providing superb customer service. We serve a plethora of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Japanese to Thai, and have an unwavering commitment to flavor. All of our ingredients are fresh, cooked to order, with artistic culinary flair. We also serve everything from sushi to traditional Chinese dishes, a plethora of curries to Pad Thai, hibachi and teriyaki dishes, and more. Come give us a try where you will find nothing in the freezer but the ice cream. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Located at 4102 Market Street, (910) 332-3302.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Thu: 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 9:30pm or Fri - Sat, 11am - 3pm and 5pm - 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: An array of Asian cuisines, from Japanese to Chinese, Thai and more.

Okami Japanese hibachi Steakhouse

We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness.

Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

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

southern thai

Our menu is centered around authentic Thai cuisine and

szechuan 132

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

thai spice

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

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

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

yosake downtown sushi lounge

Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger.

Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees.

Wednesday 80S NIGHT - 80s music and menu prices.

Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

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

Dinner Theatre theatrenow

TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a

theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

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

Healthy Clean Eatz CafÉ

This café is your one stop shop to start living a healthy lifestyle. Everything on the menu is under 500 calories and 10 grams of fat unless you order otherwise. The café offers dine in, carryout, or get an entire weeks worth of meals by signing up for our weekly prepackaged meal service. We also do customized food prep to fit anyone's diet needs.

Stop by Clean Eatz today to start a new you. You only have one life, Make it count!

Lifestyle tip: Resolutions usually fail due to the stress we put on ourselves to change so quickly. Make simple changes one by one. We didn’t get where we are at overnight. Baby lifestyle steps: Eliminate fried foods, drive thrus, alcohol, or sugar first. Add a new goal each week. You got this! 203 Racine drive,Wilmington NC 28403. (910) 452-3733.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday- Friday: 11-7, Saturday: 11-3 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.cleaneatz.net

NEMA LOUNGE AND EATERY

Open since the summer of 2015, Nema Eatery and Lounge boasts the delicacies of Chef Mark Borkowski. Serving bold flavors in a variety of menu items from grass-fed burgers to artisan pizzas to small plates, the Nema team takes diners across the world through palate-pleasing menu items, including their “fancy” fries, doused with truffles and parmesan.

Burkowski takes pride in hand-crafted food, while the Nema staff offers helpful, friendly knowledge. They offer vegan,

gluten- and allergy-friendly fare, and specialize in Taco Tuesdays (gourmet tacos, $3.50 ea.), Wine Down Wednesday (half-ff bottles of wine) and Thirsty Thursday (25 percent off all beers). They offer live music every Friday and Saturday nights, and open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.). 225 S. Water St. 910-769-3709.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND BRUNCH: Tues.-Thurs., noon-10 p.m.; Fri., noon-midnight; Sat., 11:30 a.m. - midnight; Sun., 11:30am - 10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, Chandler’s Wharf ■ FEATURING: Worldly eats, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free items ■ WEBSITE: www.nemalounge.com

Indian kabob and grill

Welcome to Kabob and Grill, downtown Wilmington's only fine Indian restaurant. Located on Water Street, overlooking the Cape Fear River, Kabob and Grill innovatesexotic flavors of Indian kabobs and curries. Kabobs are baked to perfection in our "tandoor" clay oven fresh, daily. We take pride in offering a great selection of vegetarian entrees made with healthy spices, vegetables and herbs. We also serve vegan and gluten-free items, all aromatic and full of flavor. Our professional chef ensures our lavash and extensive menu appeals to all palates, whether choosing vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat, or seafood. Our dining area is modern and upscale, yet steeped in Indian tradition. We have a full-service bar and are open seven days a week. We do take-out, delivery and welcome private parties. Live music and dance every Saturday. Please, check our website or facebook page for more information. www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com - 5 S. Water Street, (910) 833-5262.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch Sunday through Saturday 11am-3pm. Dinner Sunday through Thursday 5-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5-10:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

■ FEATURING: Innovative Indian recipes, made fresh daily.

■ WEBSITE: www.kabobandgrilldowntown.com

tandoori bites

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices.

Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger.

Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11-2:30 pm (Lunch Buffet) & 5-10 pm (Dinner), Sat. - Sun. 11:30 -3:00 pm (Lunch) & 5-10 pm (Dinner) ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net

irish THE HARP

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

Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads,

free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

Italian eddie romanelli's

Eddie Romanelli’s is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South/Leland ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

Slice of life

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

a taste of italy

Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look

no further than A Taste of Italy Deli. Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas' kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and madefrom-scratch desserts. Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 8:00am8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am6:00pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

Jamaican

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

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

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

JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $6.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm. Monday - Closed.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road #24

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Latin American CEVICHE'S

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH: Mon-Sat 11am9pm, Sunday Brunch 9am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: www.wbceviche.com

san juan CafÉ

Mexican la costa mexican restaurant

With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef's specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa's pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.25 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete.

Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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

San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

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At San Felipe, we pride ourselves in offering the best Mexican cuisine combined with a Mexican inspired dining experience that will instill a sense of “familia” with our patrons.

Ditch the regular fare and try one of our Mexican inspired favorites such as our sizzling Certified Angus Beef Fajitas or our Carolina Chimichanga. Visit any of our 10 North Carolina locations to see for yourself and while your at it, try one of our delicious Margaritas! See you soon Amigos!

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

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

Organic lovey's natural foods & cafÉ

Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the

mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out.

The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and freerange meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop

by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m..

Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

whole foods market

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

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week. Monday - Sunday. 8am - 9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Seasonal, healthy, organic, vegan/vegetarian ■ WEBSITE: www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Seafood catch

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

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

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

Dock Street oyster bar

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere,

where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

(910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

oceanic

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH:

Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the newly renovated Crystal Pier ■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

The pilot house

The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks.

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, FriSat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

SHUCKIN' SHACK

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

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

smoothies and more Tropical smoothie cafÉ

Tropical Smoothie Café’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Our toasted

wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet salads are made fresh with highest quality of meats and cheeses, topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality brings customers back to Tropical Smoothie Café again and again. At Tropical Smoothie, we are guided by one simple belief: When you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better, all is better. It's part of our mission to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun. 2804 S. College Road, Long Leaf Mall. (910) 769-3939.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat-Sun ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, at Shipyard Blvd. and College Rd.

Southern Casey's Buffet

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

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

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

Rx Restaurant & bar

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

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

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

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

TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

dig and dive

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

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.DigandDive.com

hell's kitchen

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly

service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports?

Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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

- Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

vegetarian/Vegan sealevel restaurant

At Sealevel City Gourmet Restaurant and Bar, all shortsleeved T-shirts are back-to-school priced! Shop the latest styles and colors while the cook prepares your handmade vittles! How about a lentil patty melt with fresh , handcut potato chips or a crisp salad for lunch? If you’re looking for a high-fiber plate, we’ve got you covered: the brown-rice tortilla—which is gluten free, vegan and chockful of crunchy vegetables and creamy smoky eggplant spread and avocado— will surely suit you! With a side of creole-spiced organic red beans or our superb vegan purple coleslaw, it will be over the top! Vegan heaven exists: We serve sushi rolls and desserts especially to suit your preferences. Seafood lovers are mad about the shrimp burger, soft crab slider and the frequently featured Caribbean-spiced shrimp tostada, which combines the aforementioned purple slaw, spicy Jerk sauce, and cool avocado, and organic refried lentils on a crispy corn tortilla.

Please stop in for lunch six days (not Tuesday/closed) from 11 am to 2 pm, and dinner Thursday through Saturday, 5 pm to 9 pm 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian,Vegan, Seafood, Gluten-Free ■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

pembroke's

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

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

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner Tues-Sun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

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

Sports Bar Carolina Ale House

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

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IN WITH THE NUTELLA: Betsy’s Crepes serves sweet and savory specialties

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by: ROSA BIANCA

onjour. First piece of advice for all non-culinarians. Don’t walk into Betsy’s Crepes (127 N. Front St.) and ask for a “Creepy Suzette”—I have no idea what will appear on the plate. But learning the lingo beforehand is a real treat.

A crêpe, pronounced “krep,” is a very thin pancake that can be made with a variety of different types of flour. It’s often stuffed with sweet and savory fillings and then folded into a tasty little package. (Voila!

You’re officially French; class dismissed.)

Once upon a time on Front Street lived a retro, blues-inspired diner named Nick’s. When their doors closed, locals didn’t exactly fall into bouts of sadness over the loss—but it was one less place for Bloodys and breakfast bowls. Enter: Betsy’s Crêpes. A spinoff of the original location in Southern Pines, Betsy’s is one of downtown’s newest brunch (and break-

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The Monte Crêpe featured a folded blend of ham, chicken, cheddar, and Swiss. Artistically, the plate boasted a tangy web of raspberry and honey mustard. Despite the stunning presentation, the chicken tasted out of place; I hoped for a bit more ooey gooey-ness from the cheese, too. The whole wheat crêpe had a wonderfully dense texture and richness. The accompanying mixed greens were a welcome light side, but I was disappointed there wasn’t a from-scratch vinaigrette in sight.

Don’t worry, Betsy, the housemade pickled red onions saved the salad.

fast, lunch and dinner) havens. The décor is updated to mirror the café’s Parisian charm and they’ve got a menu to match.

While she probably could have gotten away with coffee as the sole brew, owner Betsy Markey knows her audience and branched out with full liquor service, several craft taps, and—wait for it—a Bloody Mary bar. (Bets: On behalf of downtowners everywhere, thank you.)

Sometimes my job requires me to indulge at odd hours. Good thing I’m a professional. So, I started drinking vodka on a Tuesday morning after strolling into Betsy’s to fill my belly with folded delights and tomatoe-y drinks. In anticipation of the make-your-own Bloody Mary experience, I called ahead to verify this wasn’t just a weekend treat. Unfortunately, however, the waitress informed me that since no one had ordered it all morning, the components were stored away. I suddenly felt stuck between a rock and a spicy place. She must have sensed the disappointment on my face. “You know what,” she said, “I want you to have the full experience. I’ll set it up for you.” (One point for Betsy’s; three cheers for vodka.)

Speaking of vodka, clarify with the server the type of vodka preferred before she grabs a glass. I may still be broke but I’m no longer in college, so the days of house liquor are far behind me. I unexpectedly received well vodka. The server missed the opportunity to upsell, and I opted for Absolut anyway, despite the pre-emptive pour. While I appreciate the gesture of assembling the station, yesterday’s citrus and too-short celery slices deflated my satisfaction. The small green stalks soared to the bottom of my pint glass instead of standing tall with leafy hair waving about. Hopefully, they put a bit more thought into the alcohol accessories for the rowdy Saturday crowd.

As for the set up—there’s everything from Zing Zang to Worcestershire to Old Bay to Sriracha. I surprised myself with my stellar shaking skills. I’ll admit, DIY is fun, but I can see this “craft your own cocktail” concept getting out of hand on a busy weekend.

Since Tuesday had just become a boozeday, piling on the carbs seemed mandatory. Like my friend Nelly says, “Batter, batter up.”

Betsy’s offers several selections of crêpe batter—even two gluten-free varieties for those who can’t tolerate wheat.

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MEXICAN GONE FRENCH: The huevos rancheros crêpe from Betsy’s blends two nations in one delectable bite. Photo by Rosa Bianca

I kicked it off with the huevos rancheros, a spicy mixture of scrambled eggs, cheddar, black beans, and chorizo. I opted for plain batter as to not overwhelm the bold ingredients. Its flavor tasted airy and light.

The pico’s red onions could have benefitted from a finer dice, but the citrus and acidity complemented the smoky sausage. To put it simply: This is a breakfast burrito vacationing in France. And it’s a great saucy pair for the Mary.

I moved along to the Renoir Crêpe, a mixture of ratatouille and goat cheese, wrapped up in buckwheat batter. This French Provençal-stewed vegetable dish traditionally tastes earthy with verdant notes of thyme and bay. I’m goat cheese’s number one fan but its mild creaminess conquered the veggies and caused them to lose their flair. They tasted underseasoned and there was no garnish in sight. Transforming the goat cheese into a creamy finishing sauce or dusting the dish with fresh herbs might have brightened things up a bit. The buckwheat batter, however, had a nice bite and notes of nutty toasted bread.

I’m a cheese-for-dessert type of person, so the Le Sweet Gabby had my name all over it: brie, brown sugar, strawberries, and honey. The sweet juicy berries woke up the buttery brie and the sticky honey synchronized each component into perfect harmony. The waitress recommended the Hungarian batter and the spicy hints of cinnamon sparked the crêpe to life.

I didn’t go after any of the truly sinful creations, like Oh My Sugar—ice cream, brownies, and chocolate sauce. But, seriously, who wouldn’t want all of those things in their mouth at the same time?

What I appreciate about Betsy’s is their ability to stay within their niche, yet be flexible enough to tweak their design toward their audience. The principles of French food are grounded in simplicity, quality ingredients and butter as the North Star. As long as Betsy’s adamantly sticks to that principle—while folding up high quality crêpes—we’ll keep coming back for more.

DETAILS:

Betsy’s Crepes

127 N Front St. • (910) 833-7883 Mon.-Tues., 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Weds.-Sat., 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Sun., 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. www.betsyscrepes.com

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TO SERVE AND CARE:

The CARE Project advocates for the hearing impaired, hosts annual gala

by: ShEA CARVER

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THE ART OF HEARING: The Hosley family line up for their red carpet arrival at a previous CARE Project gala. Courtesy photo.

s an audiologist, Johnnie Sexton saw firsthand the effects that rearing a hearing-impaired child could have on a family. Though medical technologies could help the child get through life on a day-to-day basis, the emotional strains of dealing with it always wasn’t covered.

So, Sexton decided in 2008 he wanted to more within his 35-year profession. Thus, he started The CARE Project (“Counseling, Audiologic Rehabilitation and Education”).

helped him along the way. He depended on his partner, Xris Kessler, as a resource in graphics, marketing, filmmaking, editing, and the like. Friends, like Peter Clarkson, helped mold and shape the project, too.

Clarkson specifically founded the social media campaign, “#iCARE,” to help spread the word on the nonprofit’s mission. He also volunteered at retreats and helped as an assistant to the executive director and media director.

Sexton began the project by offering support training to families in Wilmington, as well as hosted retreats for families to meet others going through the same situations. The growth of the young nonprofit was successful from his dedication, but also because of the numerous people who

Though Clarkson since moved on to a professional modeling career in New York and San Francisco, it has led him to his current director of talent job title for a new program called “ManServants.” ManServants will soon be known worldwide according to Clarkson. The program allows folks to hire

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a handsome and dapperly dressed male to help with anything from serving guests at a party to acting as a personal paparazzo. He is a James Bond-type butler, chivalrous and mannerly in all of his interactions. Because of Clarkson’s involvement in ManServants, they launched a charitable side to the business, called ManServants SERVE. In essence, it’s bringing Clarkson back full-circle to CARE. “Each ManServant is able to choose a charity of their choice via this new program,” Clarkson tells. “SERVE gives 5 percent of the profits from individual bookings with a ManServant. Our highest earner has chosen The CARE Project.“ Clarkson will be the official guest speak-

er at the 2015 CARE Project Gala, which is the primary fundraiser for the nonprofit. It helps secure any where between $20,000 to $40,000 annually. This year Sexton set the goal to garner $100,000 to help with retreats and other needs.

“I started out with one retreat,” he tells of the nonprofit’s inception. “Next year, we will host six to eight in-state weekend retreats, two out-of-state weekend retreats and at least 12 day retreats in NC.” Sexton has progressed the program to reach expand nationwide. He wants CARE to be multi-cultural and all-inclusive in bringing emotional support training and opportunities to families.

“The goal I always have had is to plant

seeds around the world to reach as many people in need as possible,” he says. “I think we are on the right path.”

CARE already has expanded its programming and geographic reach. Tools and strategies in dealing with hard-of-hearing and deaf patients remain of utmost importance. Sexton gets help from a private foundation grant, which has allowed him to partner with Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs to train professionals and meet with parents.

“The CARE Project is able to continue its commitment to filming family stories as we travel out as well,” Sexton says. “In the beginning, we only provided services through NC agencies, touching the lives of dozens of families.”

Through the retreats, families have learned they’re not alone. They do seminars and various activities to help them make connections with other families. They swap stories, tips, emotions, and ideas on how to work through all the ups and downs of dealing with a child’s hearing loss. The retreats also provide opportunities for kids to feel a part of a peer group.

“Many children, for the very first time, are able to spend time with other children who wear hearing aids, [have] cochlear implants or [depend on] other technology,” Sexton says. “Once again, the kids see that they are not alone—not the only kid who has a hearing loss.”

Sexton is able to connect families on a deeper level as well. One story in particular stands out: A family didn’t realize their son was hearing impaired at birth. In fact, because of medical mishaps, the child wasn’t even diagnosed until later in life.

They faced ups and downs on multiple layers, because the dad was in the military and was deployed to Iraq during the time his son wasn’t developing speech patterns.

When the mom and child attended a CARE retreat, her husband couldn’t travel to it until the second day because of work.

“She was just so angry that her son’s hearing loss was not diagnosed for several years,” Sexton explains. “When he was born, he failed the newborn hearing screening but was told by the tester that the machine may be broken. This was on a military base in another country.”

Once tested again in the States, they learned of the boy’s significant hearing loss in both ears and was referred on to a major pediatric audiology clinic. The mother then found out, upon the first visit, her son needed hearing aids immediately.

grieve, but left his wife feeling very alone and sad.”

The CARE retreat they attended allowed them ample time and privacy to work through their heartaches together—and discuss their son’s hearing loss for the first time. It united them in their advocacy.

“They grew to be the biggest advocate for their son,” Sexton tells. “To this day, the family is very involved in the work of The CARE Project.”

The mom often travels with Sexton and speaks to groups of teachers. Again, Sexton films many of these interactions.

“It gives us a very valuable tool, in that sharing stories of others brings a great deal of comfort to new families,” he says. “It is a way to provide power to parent communication. I always depend on the agencies to identify families in need of support. Without the wonderful network of CARE’s partners, we would not be able to reach nearly as many families.”

The gala will help raise funds to help update filming equipment, plus it will cover part-time administrative help. The fifth annual event will be the largest yet, as there will be an open bar and five chef stations for folks to eat their way through, including Brasserie du Soleil, Catch, Hot Pink Cake Stand, Jackson’s Big Oak BBQ, and Pine Valley Market. A variety of passed hors d’oeuvre will come from other restaurants in the community, including Rx, Havana’s, Little Pond Catering, and others. Jack Jack 180 will provide live entertainment for dancing, and there will be a silent auction.

“We have a variety of amazing items donated by the local community,” Sexton says, including art, spa packages and gift certificates—even a Taylor Swift VIP package, which includes concert tickets to her Greensboro show on Oct. 21. There also will be a live auction, called “Fund A Family.” It will provide family scholarships for families to attend a CARE retreat.

Plus, Kessler, who is an artist as well, will have an original oil on canvas called “Serpenskirt” (value $2,000) to be raffled. Only 30 tickets will be available in this special raffle, each $100.

Tickets are only $75 to the gala and can be purchased online at www.thecareproject.com.

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nine lives of xen:

Chapter 19—A brief interlude: Jodie and Janice

by: ANTHONY D. LAWSON

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hat a shit job. More often than not that was a literal assessment. The time Jodie spent wondering why she ever bothered getting a degree for this type of work was starting to consume more and more of her day. “Assisted Living” they called it. She called it wiping asses and becoming immune to the smell of piss for $13 an hour.

She had taken the job right out of college, and thought she could make some extra cash before getting a “real” job doing social work—or possibly going back and getting her nursing degree. Somewhere along the road, she lost her focus, and before she knew it, four years had passed. Now, she was 25 and still rinsing out bedpans of the elderly and infirm.

She knew that, on the basest level, she was being selfish. On a daily basis, she saw people who could not perform the most ba-

sic function. It used to humble her; now it was just humiliating. She started to resent all of the residents for making her feel as if she should be grateful for being able to feed herself. She resented them for making her feel guilty when no one would visit them.

She was just tired, and she honestly didn’t know how much more she could take.

More than anything, Jodie resented the establishment itself. Greendale Pines was no different than any of the thousands of assisted-living residences across the country. The lavish exterior promised the highest quality of living for those that you love just enough to keep around but not enough to actually take care of. The full-color brochures depicted the dozens of happy residents enjoying a multitude of activities and living out the rest of their short lives in what appeared to be the best parts of a prescription drug commercial.

One look at the hallways would show you the stark reality. No matter what colors they were painted, no matter how many pieces

of “art” you hung on them, there was no covering up the nature of the walls. They were the walls of an institution. The happy and vibrant residents were nowhere to be seen— at least she didn’t see them. Instead, room after room was filled with old, shrunken bodies, either lying in their beds or struggling to keep their heads up while they sat in their wheelchairs. Lost souls who had been left in the hallway to amuse themselves would look up at each passerby as if hoping for a scrap of attention, or worse, recognition. It was the most dismal place in the world. It had been Jodie’s life for half a decade.

Jodie was in the middle of making her rounds when Janice called. “Hey, Jodie, you got anything going on this weekend?”

Janice was the type who liked to party to take her mind off of things. She didn’t mind working at Greendale so much, but that was due largely in part to her uncanny ability to blow off steam. She had often invited Jodie along in her numerous debaucheries, but Jodie always refused. She was quite amazed at Janice’s tenacity toward the subject. Maybe she could see just how miserable Jodie really was. Going out wouldn’t be the end of the world; then again, it was best not to let Janice know exactly how available you were. There was no telling what that woman had planned.

“Not yet; more than likely, I’ll pick up a shift or two” seemed to be the safe answer.

“Well, if you feel like it, a bunch of us girls are going out on Saturday night,” Janice would say. “There’s an all-male revue in town. Looks like you can use a night out.”

Quickly, as if to diffuse the slightly offending comment with comedy, she would say, “We gonna get freaky up in dere.”

As much as she hated to admit it, a night out with the ladies from the home (and away from the ammonia smell) actually sounded appealing.

“I’ll tell you what, Janice, if I don’t have to work, you can count me in.”

“Hell, yeah!” Janice exclaimed. “Oh, excuse me, Mrs. Calvin, I didn’t see you there.”

“You better watch that,” Jodie warned.

“Mrs. Calvin can be a vicious little granny.”

Both ladies laughed. Maybe this wasn’t such a bad idea after all. If she started associating more pleasant memories with Greendale, it possibly could be a little more tolerable. As Jodie composed herself, she happened to look over at room 36A.

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“Hey, Janice,” Jodie asked, “who’s in the room with Mrs. Robertson?”

As long as Jodie could remember, Mrs. Kathleen Robertson never had a visitor. Not just sporadic visits from family ... literally, no one visited her. This always had broken Jodie’s heart a little bit. Mrs. Robertson seemed to be a genuinely loving and caring person, unlike most of the grouches she had to deal with.

“I’m not sure.” Janice replied. “He’s been here every day this week.”

“Nice threads,” Jodie admired.

“Yeah, he seems to get all dressed up to come down here. All classy and shit right?

Like from another time. But you want to know the really amazing thing?”

“What’s that?”

“Mrs. Robertson has just been opening up to him. She’s been talking and talking nonstop for days.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever heard her say two sentences at one time,” Jodie admitted.

“You’re not the only one, honey; we all thought her talking days were way behind her. I mean, she’s like 100 or something.

I’ve heard a little bit of their conversations, and you wouldn’t believe some of the things that woman has seen. I tried to listen in as much as I could, but one time the man caught me. He just smiled and looked away, but I had this feeling that I was intruding on something I shouldn’t be.”

“I wonder who he is.”

“No telling. Anyway, you sure about Saturday, we’d love to have you, but I know how much you need the work.”

Jodie decided to finally do something for herself.

“No, I’ll be there. To hell with this place.”

This earned another chuckle from the two ladies and they went about their business.

Two days later, while Jodie, Janice and a group of the ladies from the home were enjoying themselves amongst the company of half-naked men dancing around, a welldressed man was leaving the Greendale Pines Assisted Living Home as a well-worn cat was slipping back in.

Anthony David Lawson is the author of “Novel,” as well as a local playwright, director and actor. He will write a piece of prose presented in parts every other week in encore throughout 2015, entitled “The Nine Lives of Xen.”

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to-do calendar events COASTLINE CANDIDATE FORUMS

As part of WHQR’s election season tradition, WHQR News 91.3FM will host 2015 CoastLine Candidate Forums. Will take place during our weekly public affairs show, CoastLine, which airs live on Wed. and is re-broadcast the following Sat. Public is encouraged to participate by coming to WHQR’s MC Erny Gallery beginning at 11:30 AM on the day of the forum. Doors will close at 11:58 for a hard start time of noon.

Listeners can also email questions in advance or during the live event to coastline@whqr.org.

Viewers can watch a live stream online at www. whqr.org. After it concludes, the audio will be available on our website and on our iTunes podcast. 9/23: Oak Island Mayor; 9/30, Oak Island Town Council; 10/7, Wilmington City Council; 10/14, Carolina Beach Town Council; 10/21, Carolina Beach Mayor; 10/28, Leland Mayor & Town Council. WHQR Gallery, 254 N. Front St. CIRQUE ITALIA

9/25, 7:30pm; 9/26, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm; 9/27, 2:30pm, 5:30pm: Circus features a 35,000 gallons water stage! Musical clowns do slapstick and side-splitting comedy! Vertical act all the way from Italy, who sing Andrea Bocelli while performing upside down. Laserman act with illu-

sion and hypnotism, duo aeriel ring, mermainds, twin sailors, acrobatics, and more! www. cirqueitalia.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Interact with us! Keep up to date with the latest news! (941) 704-8572. 1740 Airport Blvd.

BEYOND THE WALLS

9/26: Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in conjunction with the Wilmington Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department and area churches. Singing, games, drama, free food and free clothing available to those in need. Medical personnel and representatives from various human resources agencies will be on site. For more information, call Sherry McZeek, 910-231-

2243. Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 812 Harnett St. FREE FAMILY DAY

9/27, 1pm: Join us for our 6th annual FREE Family Fun Day! Pony rides, petting zoo, balloon animals, face painting, live music, make and take crafts, story tellers and more. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market Street

GREENFIELD LAKE GARDEN PARTY

10/2, 1-5pm: Dr. Heber W. Johnson Rotary Garden, 1940 Amphitheater Dr., Greenfield Lake.

Tickets (Includes: Entrance, Lunch, Open Beverage Bar, and Entertainment): $55/adv or $60/gate. Featured entertainment: Sai Collins & Paleo Sun. Lunch with Skylight Inn BBQ and Cheshire Pork Heritage Farms. Open bar featuring The Greenfield Cocktail, sponsored by Trey Herring’s Carolina Bourbon. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-party-at-greenfield-laketickets-17962220485

UNITED WORLD COMMUNITY DAY

10/2, 9:30am: The Wilmington Church Women United Fall Forum will be held Friday, October 2, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12 North 6 Street, Wilmington. Registration and Coffee are at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Contact: Angel P. Dualeh at 910833-0167. Wrightsboro Baptist Church, 2736 Castle Hayne Rd.

BARK IN THE PARK

10/3, 11am: Mighty Mutts and Playful Purebreds will leap to the sky to catch flying discs!

Everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy this free, unique event and applaud the talented canine athletes. Competitors need no previous experience. If your dog loves to catch hard or soft discs, come join the fun. To participate, register your dog by contacting: Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation at 910-256-7925, or click the “register now!” button below. Free for participants and spectators; costumes optional. Rain date Sunday, 10/4, 1pm. Call about registration fees. Wrighstville Beach Parks and Recreation, 1 Bob Sawyer Dr.

FALL FASHIONS SHOW AND LUNCHEON

10/3, 11:30am: On Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11:30 am The Friends of the Leland Cultural Arts Center (FLCAC) will host their second annual “Fabulous Fall Fashions”, a luncheon and fashion show, at the brand new Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Center Way in Leland.

The latest fashions will be presented by Island Breeze Boutique at Sunset Beach. A sumptuous lunch catered by The Purple Onion is included with ticket price. Tickets: $35 ea. (includes Fashion Show and Lunch) and are available at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, from a FLCAC Board member or via our website at www.friendslcac.org. 1212 Magnolia Village Way

SEAFOOD BLUES AND JAZZ FEST

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daily cruises & private charters Civil War Prisoner Exchange Cruise Led by Dr.Chris Fonviell September 27th @ 9am & 12pm On February 26, 1865, ten miles northeast of downtown Wilmington, Union and Confederate forces began negotiations that saw a total of 8,684 Union soldiers (including 992 commissioned officers and 120 African American troops) exchanged for an unknown number of Confederate prisoners of war. Many of the Union troops had been prisoners at Salisbury Prison. Dr. Chris Fonvielle will join us as we cruise up the beautiful Northeast Cape Fear River , bringing her Colonial and Civil War History alive.

Two cruise options - 1st cruise departs our dock at 9am & the 2nd cruise departs Castle Hayne at approximately 12pm. *GROUND SHUTTLE IS INCLUDED WITH PRICE. $55 - 3 hours

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SUNDAY NFL TICKET Featuring the match up of the week on the BIG SCREEN with sound!

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iconoclastic Dr. John and the Nite Trippers straight out of New Orleans. Six time Grammy Award winner and 2011 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be mixing his Blues, Pop and Jazz with zydeco, Boogie-Woogie and Rock & Roll to create the unique Dr. John sound.

Sunday we are bringing back the outstanding Shemekia Copeland who ‘stole’ the show at last year’s festival. The City of Chicago has annointed her as the new “Queen of the Blues” and is a two-time Grammy Award nominee. Other blues and jazz groups on two stages over the two-day Festival. For families, the amazing free Kidzone will be back with magicians, face-painting, educational exhibits, inflatables, laser tag and much more. No coolers or pets, but bring your chairs, towels and blankets for a weekend of music and seafood on the coast. (910) 458-8434. www. pleasureislandnc.com BACK DOOR KITCHEN TOUR

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charity/fundraisers HR ESSENTIALS FOR NONPROFITS

9/24, 8:30am: Course is the 1st module in a specially designed series of Human Resource Essentials for Nonprofit Leaders that is designed for organizations with less than 50 employees……this 4 module series examines how workplace decisions, made with knowledge, minimizes risk and maximizes performance.

During Module 1: Best Practices, You will become familiar with an abundance of resources and receive tools to help you better administer and manage: 1. Assessing organizational needs. 2. The employment process. 3. Missiondriven hiring including recruitment, interviewing, and selection. 4. Best practice interview questions and answers. UNCW Fisher Union, Azalea Coast Room, 601 College Rd .

10/10: Back Door Kitchen Tour sponsored by the Residents of Old Wilmington, featuring nine beautiful homes and kitchens, including a Front Street home that was previously owned and occupied by President Woodrow Wilson. Rain or shine; walkable but complimentary trolley or van service between Tour homes also is available. Tickets are $25 for adults, Directed by Chris Marino and presented by Dram $15 for children under 12. Tickets go Tree Shakespeare, the Bard’s famed tail of man’s on sale beginning September 1. They may be purchased online, Septemhunger for power comes to life in Macbeth. ber 1 through 6 P.M. October 9, using Insomnia, witchcraft and madness are just a few PayPal . They also may be purchased of the ingredients that continue to lead audiences in advance at Harris Teeter stores , downtown’s Finkelstein’s, Michael into the darkest of minds. Tickets are $15-$25, Moore’s Antiques on Castle Street, The and students and seniors get a $5 discount. Visit Ivy Cottage on Market ST., or Taste the www.dramtreeshakes.org.

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ALL BREED DOG SHOW

10/10, all day: The Hanover Kennel Club, Inc is pleased to announce that it will hold its 110th & 111th annual AKC licensed all-breed dog shows, with approximately 500 dogs competing for the coveted Best in Show prize, which is a donation to the local Humane Society in the name of the dog’s owner. Free dog show tours will be offered each day. Tarheel Treats will sell their famous refreshments, and vendors will have a wide array of dog related items for sale.

Spectators are welcome and admission is free.

Show hours are from 9am to approximately 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Under American Kennel Club rules, dogs not entered in the show are NOT allowed on the show grounds. Schedule: www.hanoverkennelclub.net, approximately 2 weeks prior to the shows. John R Boozer, III: (910) 791-3950 or pell-mellsmoothfox@juno. com. Legion Stadium, 2149 Carolina Beach Rd.

AVIATION DAY AT ILM

Wilmington International Airport would like to invite the public to attend an Aviation Day, 10/10, 9am-3pm. Free-to-the-public event will be held in conjunction with Jones Racing Company’s 5K on the Runway and will be located near the International Customs Terminal on ILM’s Campus. Aviation Day events are set to include the following: Static Aircraft Display (including warbirds); The Wilmington Model Flying Club; The Sun Coast Cruisers Car Club; Kids Area with Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Clown and Balloons; Food Trucks with Local, Mobile Cuisine; Fire Truck Displays. Jones Racing Company will hold a 5K on the newly-rehabilitated runway along with a 1 mile fun run. The 2nd annual event allows participants to run/walk on the ILM Airport runway where over ? million passengers per year take off and land. There will be no aerobatic flying at this event. All airplanes on display will be grounded and static to the event area. Coolers and backpacks are strictly prohib-

HEART BALL JAZZERTHON

10/8, 6pm: Will feature Jazzercise routines and raffles. Proceeds to benefit the Cape Fear Heart Association. $10. Port City Jazzercize, 5425 Oleander Drive Suite 8

17TH ANNUAL SON RUN 5K

10/10, 8:30am: Racing for Charity and Pie! The race takes participants along the scenic loop course around Wrightsville Beach. Celebrations at the finish line include cash awards and coveted Apple Annie’s Pies. The Chick-fil-A cow will kick off the Kid’s race which proceeds the 5K. Racers register online https://its-go-time. com/son-run. Wrightsville Beach Municipal Park, Bob Sawyer Drive

theatre/auditions MACBETH

Dram Tree Shakespeare presents William Shakespeare’s Macbeth for its first full production. MThis Scottish tragedy tells the tale of military-accomplished Macbeth and his murderous rise to power and the guilt-ridden pathology of evil deeds generating still more evil deeds. Macbeth and his partner in crime, Lady Macbeth, lead us through a phantasmagorical realm of witchcraft, insomnia and madness. Directed by Chris Marino. In keeping with Dram Tree Shakespeare’s mission to engage and give back to the community, this production of Macbeth will open with a choreographed combat scene outfitted with local military veterans. Dram Tree has also donated opening night tickets to military veterans and family members through VetTix. Anyone wishing to donate additional tickets for our local military can do so through our ticketing outlet, Brown Paper Tickets. Thurs/ Sun: $15/Fri/Sat: $25. $5 discount for all stu-

dents and seniors (65+). www.dramtreeshakes. org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. McEachern’s Warehouse, 121 South Front Street WE CAN BE HEROES

Thorugh 10/3, 7pm: We Can Be Heroes: A “Brinner” (Breakfast-for-Dinner) Show by Hank Toler; Fri & Sat. only. Seating begins 1 hour prior. Free valet parking. The Champions of Justice, the world’s greatest worst super hero team, is welcoming a new member to their team. Shortly after, a string of failed battles and suspicious happenings raise questions amongst the team as to whether or not there may be a mole in group working for the other side. With the fate of the world on the line and an evil nemesis closing in on them, the team must come together to discover the traitor amongst them and save the day before it’s too late…and before breakfast gets cold. Because breakfast is the most important meal of the day, these superheroes eat breakfast all day and we will, too. 3-course brunch-inspired dinner served with dinner ticket purchase. TheatreNOW, 19 S 10th St. $28-$30; $18 show only.

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LOW-HANGING FRUIT

9/24-27, 10/1-4: By Robin Bradford and directed

by Anne Berkeley. New playwright Robin Bradford’s play follows four military veteran women who are now homeless and struggling to survive on the streets of Los Angeles. Dealing with issues as a result of their time in combat, the women come together for quasi-safety in their tent encampment – The Taj Mahal. When one of them meets a young runaway and brings her to the camp, changes come to the small com-

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SPOT FEST 5K

9/26, 8am: The Spot Fest 5K coincides with the NC Spot Festival, which raises money for Pender Alliance for Teen Health (PATH). All participants receive an admission to the Spot Festival which showcases seafood, live music, fireworks and family-friendly entertainment. The race features a beautiful course through the beautiful neighborhood of Deerfield Estates in Hampstead, directly across from the NC Spot Festival grounds.

Race awards include trophies and medals. Proceeds from the race benefit the PATH. Deerfield Estates, Blueberry Lane, Hampstead, NC

PINK RIBBON PROJECT

10/1, 11am: Please join us for a luncheon and purse auction benefitting NHRMC Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Project. Our author is Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times best selling author of The Art of Keeping Secrets, When Light Breaks, The Idea of Love and many other wonderful books. All proceeds go towards providing mammography services and comfort bags to local women. • 10/1, 7:30pm: Join the Pink Ribbon Project for and evening of music, food, drink and great auction items and help us raise money to provide mammography services and comfort bags for local women! Tickets on sale now and available at the door the night of the event. Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N Water St.

PAINT IT FORWARD FUNDRAISER

10/2, 6:30pm: Join us as we paint the night away, while raising money for our very own, USS North Carolina Battleship, 1 Battleship Rd. NE. Note that 33 percent of class proceeds is being donated. This painting event is open to the public, and will take place on the battleship! Call the studio if you have any questions, 910-399-7874.

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9/26, 7:30pm; 9/27, 3pm; 10/2, 7:30pm; 10/4, 3pm; 10/9, 7:30pm: Brunswick Little Theatre presents a romantic comedy from the writers of Dixie Swim Club featuring five vignettes presented by three directors in one great evening.

Adults-$16 Students 12 years and up-$11 Child under 12-$5.50. Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Road SE

WEST SIDE STORY

10/9-18: Book by Arthur Laurents. Music by Leonard Bernstein. Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Based on Conception of Jerome Robbins.

Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday at 3pm: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. Second Street

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

10/15-18, 10/23-25, 10/30-11/1, 8pm: Artistic director Nick Gray and new managing director Chandler Davis aren’t putting out just another reproduction of Rocky Horror. City Stage Co.’s commitment to bring new works is also a vow to present crowd favorites with a new design.

When naïve Brad and Janet have car troubles

in the middle of a stormy night, they are invited inside by a group of eccentric and decadent characters. Making his Wilmington debut is the electrifying talent of Jesse Gephart, who is playing the iconic Frank-N-Furter. To those who have seen the show before, this will prove to be a wild and untamed thing. To those who have yet to enjoy the Rocky experience, it’s astounding...Featuring performances by Rachael Moser, Kenny Rosander, Brad Mercier, and other local favorites. 21 N. Front Street (Level 5). Tickets $20-25; $18 student, military, educator, and senior.

COMEDY AT CALICO

Wed., 9pm: Comedy Showcase at The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St., in downtown Wilmington. Come see some of the funniest guys in the region and potentially win cash prizes. An open mic show with a different headliner every week!

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DEAD CROW COMEDY CLUB

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ON GOLDEN POND

10/15-26, Thurs-Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 2pm. 1979 play by Ernest Thomspon. The plot focuses on aging couple Ethel and Norman Thayer, who spend each summer at their home on a lake called Golden Pond. During the year the story takes place, they are visited by daughter Chelsea with her fiancé Billy Ray and his son Billy Ray, Jr. The play explores the often turbulent relationship the young woman shared with her father growing up, and the difficulties faced by a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage. Local actors Tony Rivenbark, Suellen Yates, Rachel Lewis Hilburn, Donald Bland and Aiden Malone will star in it in the Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre at Thalian Hall. On Golden Pond is best known for the 1981 movie that was adapted from the play for which Henry Fonda won an academy award for best actor.

The film also featured Katherine Hepburn and Jane Fonda. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut Street.

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9/23: JACOB WICK SOLO TRUMPET As part of his fall tour, trumpeter Jacob Wick will return to Squidco for a solo performance.

Wick’s performances are unique and modern in his approach and techniques with the instrument. With talent unlike any other on the trumpet, Wick’s third show at Squidco is one not to miss. For more details, visit www.squidco.com. tacos; Tues, free Crow’s Nest Improv (long-form), 8pm; Wed, Nutt House Improv Show, 9pm, $3; Thurs, free open-mic night, 9pm; Fri-Sat, national touring comedians/comediennes, 8pm/10pm $10-$15; Sun, closed. • 11:45pm: Late Fear with Willis Maxwell, Wilmington’s Late Night Talk

JACOB WICK SOLO TRUMPET

9/23, 8pm: A solo trumpet performance and listening exercise loosely based on a late essay by French philosopher Louis Althusser.

Trumpeter Jacob Wick returns to the Squidco stage for a solo performance as part of his Fall 2015 tour. Wick presents a fascinating approach to the trumpet, using modern and extended techniques, utilizing every inch of the horn to elicit unexpected sounds from the instrument. His concerts use conceptual frameworks to invoke thoughtful images and to establish the audio environment for the audience. This is Wick’s 3rd time performing at Squidco, and unless you’ve been to one those shows, you’ve probably never heard a concert like this before! Squidco Records, 928 N. 4th St.

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WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

9/26, 7:30pm: The season opener begins with C.P.E. Bach’s post-Baroque Symphony in D from 1775 and ends with Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, which premiered a century later. It took twenty years to compose but Brahms’ work endures as the greatest First Symphony ever written. Box Office: 910-962-3500. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

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9/26: Musician Sean Gaskell plays the West African Kora in this free concert at New Hanover County’s Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. No reservations are needed. Kora is a 21-string harp that has been played for over 300 years by Griots, the historians of the Mandinka people of Gambia, West Africa. Traditional Kora songs date as far back as 800 years, praising heroes of the Mande Empire or relating ancient stories of war and hardship. Public Services Librarian Dorothy Hodder at 910-798-6323 or dhodder@ nhcgov.com. To learn more about Sean Gaskell visit his website: www.seangaskell.com.

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9/27, 5pm: The quintet’s debut performance features an afternoon of Baroque Music for oboe, bassoon, recorder, flute, violin, viola and harpsichord. Donations appreciated. Contributions will benefit choral scholarships. Wesley Memorial United Methodist, 1401 S College Road

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9/28, 6pm: Rhiannon Giddens, live at the Brooklyn Arts Center! Founding member of supergroups New Basement Tapes and Carolina Chocolate Drops. VIP Balcony and GA Standing Room Tickets available! Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th Street. www.brooklynartsnc.com

CF BLUES JAM

9/29, 8pm: The Cape Fear Blues Jam welcomes listeners and musicians to The Rusty Nail every Tuesday at 8:00 pm. Enjoy the Blues all night long inside of Wilmington’s favorite juke joint.

Amps, drum kit, stage piano, and PA provided – just bring your instrument. Friendly staff, free parking, and plenty of good times await. Never a cover. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Blues Society. Contact the venue at 910-251-1888. 1310 S 5th Ave.

LIVE AT BAILEY’S

Enjoy a free jazz performance each Monday evening from September 7th to October 26th.

The event will feature percussionist Keith Butler, Sean Meade and Friends. A jazz jam session will follow each performance. Professional and novice musicians looking to play are welcome to sit in. Attendees can bring lawn chairs and grab goodies at nearby shops and restaurants while enjoying cool tunes. Bailey Theater Park, 12 N. Front St.

NC SYMPHONY

10/4, 7:30pm: Come celebrate the opening night of the Humanities and Fine Arts center with music that takes listeners on a historical journey through Russia and central Asia! Single tickets on sale August 3; subscriptions available now!

Humanities and Fine Arts Center, CFCC Campus, 411 N Front St. www.ncsymphony.org

MUSIC DISCOVERY

10/4, 2pm: Erik Dyke, bassist with the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra, will present a special storytime and musical demonstration for children at the Main Library. Children will learn how the double bass produces sound, and hear samples of classical and popular music composed for the instrument. After the program the audience members may tour the musical instrument zoo and try to play their favorite instru-

ments! Program is sponsored by PNC’s Grow Up Great initiative, promoting literacy and arts education for preschoolers and their families.

Admission is free and no advance registration is needed. Susan DeMarco, sdemarco@nhcgov. com / 910-798-6353. 201 Chestnut St. RUSSIAN SPECTACULAR

10/4, 7:30pm: Come celebrate the opening night of the Humanities and Fine Arts center with music that takes listeners on a historical journey through Russia and central Asia! Single tickets on sale August 3; subscriptions available now!

Humanities and Fine Arts Center, CFCC Campus, 411 N Front St.

ILM SACRED HARP SINGERS

9/27, 1:30pm: Instruction for beginners; 2-4pm Entire Group: Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional Sacred Harp Singing and invite you to join in the music and raise your voice in song.

This dynamic form of a cappella social singing dates back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. Sacred Harp and related shape-note styles are the oldest continuous singing traditions in the United States. Surviving as a living tradition in parts of the South, notably Georgia and Alabama, Sacred Harp music has been discovered by new generations of singers who have spread the heritage across North America and to Australia and Europe. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. Learn more about this singing at http://bit. ly/WilmNCSacredHarp. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S.17th St.

dance COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE

9/26, The first official day of fall is September 23rd, so what better way to kick off the season than with a community contra dance! On Saturday the 26th, all are invited to this fun and free community wide contra dance! Come ready to dance the night away to the sounds of the live band, Big Celtic Fun. Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 800 Piner Rd.

TUESDAY CONTRA DANCES

10/13, 7:30pm: Easy contra dancing with live band and callers. No partner needed. $5.00 donation. Nice group for all ages. Lessons at 7:30pm. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Admission: $5.00. 5th Ave Methodist Church, 409 South 5th Ave.

HOOP DANCE JAM

10/14, 7pm: Drop in, dance to some great tunes, share tips and tricks, or start your own hoop journey with some new friends. All are welcome on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm at the Ocean Front Park; no experience needed.

Bring your own hoop and drop in for $3 or purchase a handmade beginner hoop for only $35.

Come get your hoop on! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

IRISH STEP DANCE

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

BABS MCDANCE STUDIO

Wilmington’s premier social dance studio featuring group and private lessons in shag, swing, hip-hop, Latin, foxtrot, cha-cha, belly dancing, ballroom, Zumba, and more - weekly with various pricing. For more info on prices and weekly social events, visit www.babsmcdance.com or call 395-5090.

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639

art ONE ARTIST’S VISION

9/24, 6:30pm: The opening reception for the exhibit of paintings by Liz Hosier. Work reflects her travels and experiences. Show runs through 11/ 6. Caprice Bistro, 10 Market Street

UNDER THE CANOPY

9/25, 6pm: WHQR Public Radio is excited to announce the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR will open a new show, 9/25: “Under the Canopy: Two Women’s Journey”—work by Diana Jamison & Celia McGuire. Opening Reception on Fri., Sept.

25, 6-9pm. Guests are invited to meet Diana Jamison & Celia McGuire and the WHQR staff and on-air personalities, while enjoying great food and wine. There is an additional reception on Friday, October 23rd and the show will remain on display until 11/13. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. Diana Jamison has demonstrated remarkable growth since she started painting in 2007. She has worked with watercolors and pastels, but her primary interest now is painting with oils and creating mixed-media paper collages. Her impressionist style and use of rich color are her vehicles of self-expression. Celia McGuire went from a travel executive to artist, traveling the world on business, to capturing the same world in her landscape paintings, Celia enjoys being able to reflect different sceneries, bucolic meadows, sunny fields and seascapes on her paintings. 254 North Front Street

DIVERSE WORKS ART SHOW

9/25, 6pm: Portion of all sales to Benefit the Harrelson Center in Wilmington, NC- www.harrelsoncenter.org. Joining together and forming newfound relationships have forever transformed a group of accomplished women artists known as Diverse Works! Harmonizing the key elements by which each of them lives and creates art. Acme Art Studios, 711 N 5th Ave.

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9/25, 6pm: Art Show - Acme Art Studios-711 North 5th Ave. Portion of all sales to Benefit the Harrelson Center in Wilmington, NC- www. harrelsoncenter.org. Joining together and forming newfound relationships have forever transformed a group of accomplished women artists known as Diverse Works! Harmonizing the key elements by which each of them lives and cre-

ates art.

An abstract art exhibit that is open to interpretation of the artist. We will feature a variety of Potters, Painters, Photographers and more for information on the featured artists go to jugglinggypsy.com or the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1632734026995113.

Musical performances by folk artist Austin Glover and more. https://youtu.be/kjvPfyV8qPE. Juggling Gypsy Cafe & Hookah Bar, 1612 Castle St.

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ART IN THE ARBORETUM

Art in the Arboretum will again fill New Hanover County’s Arboretum gardens with great art and music 10/2-4. This 20th anniversary, of Art in the Arboretum, will attract some of the best regional artists displaying fine paintings, prints, pottery, sculpture and other media, all for sale. Incredible original works will be available at a broad range of prices. A raffle, performances by local musicians and area food trucks will add to the experience. Plan now to attend one of the largest outdoor gatherings for art and music in the coastal region October 2-4. All proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s projects and programs. 6206 Oleander Dr.

TRI STATE SCULPTOR’S EXHIBITION

Cape Fear Community College’s Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, 200 Hanover St., is pleased to present the 37th annual Tri-State Sculptors Exhibition, part of the Tri-State Sculptors Conference scheduled for October 1st-4th in Wilmington, NC. The group comprises around 100 members from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Twenty eight of those members are displaying forty works in the exhibition hosted by the Wilma W. Daniels Gallery, with an additional five members displaying works in the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s outdoor exhibition.

UNCW professor and North Carolina Tri-State representative Andi Steele is the Organizer/ Chair for the 37th Annual Tri-State Sculptors Conference. Cape Fear Community College is working in conjunction with the University of North Carolina Wilmington to host this four day

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WHQR’s MC Erny Gallery presents ‘Under the Canopy: Two Women’s Journey.’ Featuring work by Diana Jamison and Celia McGuire and beginning with an opening reception on Oct. 23, the exhibit with hang thru Nov. 13. Jamison’s watercolors and pastels have been put aside for a new interest in mix-media collage, while McGuire has captured her travels in landscape paintings. Visit www.whqr.org.

10/1, 8am: In honor of National Arts & Humanities Month, thousands of local arts and community leaders across the country partner with Americans for the Arts to host As part of the national initiative, the Arts Council of Wilmington /NHC will launch its Ears on the Arts Listening Tour—gatherings of community leaders, artists and arts organizations to discuss local arts, culture, and creativity to generate partnerships and increased energy around the grassroots movement to elevate the arts in America. Creative conversations. Wilmington City Hall, 102 N. Third Street

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On Sat., 10/3, 4:30-6:30pm, internationally renowned sculptor Judy Pfaff will give the keynote address in Beckwith Hall located in the Cultural Arts Building on the campus of UNCW. This lecture is also open to the public. The fee for the lecture is $5 per person; the fee is waved with a valid student ID. Register for the non-member fee of $65. http://tristatesculptors.org/tss-annual-conference/37th-annual-conference/.

ARTSPLOSION

10/10, 11am: Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) celebrates the opening of the new Humanities and Fine Arts Center in beautiful, historic Downtown Wilmington! This event will be held in the new facility and will feature several performances of CFCC students and local musicians groups, as well as an art fair and courtyard performance by nationally-acclaimed Squonk Opera. 411 N Front St.

PAINT OUT! ILM

The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC invites artists to Paint Out Wilmington!, an annual plein air (open air) event in Wilmington, NC, October 11-17, 2015. Both painter and subject must be outdoors, and photographs are not used. The event is open to any artist who uses oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, pencil, or pen/ink. Feature adult and youth divisions. The opening event will showcase youth ages 12-18 in a one-day plein air event on Sun., 10/11. The exhibition and sale will take place in Bijou Park in downtown Wilmington on Sun., 10/11, too. Adult Division: 10/1116, w/1 exhibition and sale will take place in and

WHQR Public Radio is excited to announce the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR presents “Under the Canopy- Two Women’s Journey,” work by Diana Jamison & Celia McGuire. Reception on Friday, October 23rd and the show will remain on display until November 13th, 2015. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. Diana Jamison works with watercolors and pastels, but her primary interest now is painting with oils and creating mixedmedia paper collages. Celia McGuire went from a travel executive to artist, traveling the world on business, to capturing the same world in her landscape paintings,. Regular gallery hours are Monday – Friday from 10AM – 4pm. The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is on the third floor of The Warwick Building at 254 N. Front Street in downtown Wilmington.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

“Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2014. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-3430998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. artscouncilofwilmington.org

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Exhibits: Reflections in Black and White Exhibit: Free for members or with general admission Reflections in Black and White will highlight Cape Fear Museum’s large collection of photographs.

The exhibit will feature a selection of informal black and white photographs taken by black and white Wilmingtonians after World War II, before the Civil Rights movement helped end legalized segregation. Visitors will have a chance to compare black and white experiences and think about what people’s lives were like in the region during the latter part of the Jim Crow era.

• World War II: A Local Artist’s Perspective: In time for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landing and the Normandy campaign, Cape Fear Museum will be exhibiting one of the region’s most powerful collections of World War II artifacts. • Cape Fear Stories presents artifacts, images, models, and 3D settings to explore peo-

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ple’s lives in the Lower Cape Fear from Native American times through the end of the 20th century. • Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, Williston Auditorium, giant ground sloth, Maritime Pavilion and more! 910-798-4370. Hours: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. $5-$8. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market St. capefearmuseum NATURE IN THE CITY

9/24, 5pm: Get a private preview of Cape Fear Museum’s park before it opens to the public!

Learn how people, land, and water have intersected for centuries in the Lower Cape Fear.

Explore the interconnected landscape and interactive exhibits. Enjoy light appetizers and refreshments catered by Pine Valley Market.

Purchase tickets online at http://www.capefearmuseum.com/programs/nature-in-the-city/.

Information and questions: Kitty Yerkes 910798-4367 or kyerkes@nhcgov.com. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street

MUSEUM PARK GRAND OPENING

9/25, 10:30am: Join New Hanover County officials, Cape Fear Museum staff, board members and local leaders as the ribbon is cut and the Museum’s community park officially opens. Investigate hands-on exhibits, discover how the region’s land and water have shaped our history, and explore impacts to the natural landscape.

Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market Street

BATTLESHIP ALIVE

9/26, 8am: Battleship Alive! Free with Battleship admission. Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re-enacting daily duties & drills. A great event for all ages. Bring your questions and cameras! $6 for children, $12 for adults.

Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Road

MODEL TRAIN SHOW

10/10, 10am: Kids of all ages will enjoy the train show where you can: Test your train engineer skills on the main model train layout. Make your own take-home model building. See the spectacular modular HO layout on display. Try your luck with the John Allen “Time-saver” switching challenge. Check your model engine at the diagnostic bench. Find out how much your train set is worth. Enjoy train-related children’s activities. Admission fee for those ages 5 and above; otherwise free. Wilmington Railroad Museum, 505 Nutt St.

CF SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats. See “Bubble Boy” a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, and “Sheena”, a gigantic Reticulated Python big enough to swallow a human being whole! There are dozens of other incredible live specimens, from huge anacondas to deadly bushmasters from the Amazonian jungle. King Cobras 15 ft long erect their

hoods and amaze you. Black Mambas, Spitting Cobras, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, Fer-de-lances and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. New Christmas exhibit features “Chomp” a gigantic alligator snapping turtle with a head the size of a basketball. Also brand new is the Inland Taipan from Australia, the snake having the world’s deadliest venom. Winter schedule is Wed-Sun, 11 am - 5 pm (until 6 pm on Saturday). Address: 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown River Walk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910)762-1669. www. capefearserpentarium.com CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits.• 10/3, 9am: We are bringing the farm to you! Learn how to make butter and meet all kinds of fun animals including ducks, sheep, pigs and even take a pony ride! Join us for some family-farm fun! Free with admission or anytime membership. www.playwilmington.org 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

LATIMER HOUSE

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

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs

300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth.

Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 7621669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Classical guitar by Ron Nathanson on 9/30, 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy Cuban-themed tapas in the CAM cafe, 5-9pm. • Exhibits: Response is the New Meidum: CAM explores ever-evolving field of interactive artwork with pioneers and vanguards in the medium, incl. artists Brian Kemp, Daniel Rozin and Purring Tiger (Aaron Sherwood and Kiori Kawai); metalsmith Gabriel Craig and composer Michael Remson. Exibition explores innovative ways to use technology, perception and audience interation. Hangs through January 10. • CAM Café hrs: Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm; Thurs. dinner. 910-395-5999. www.cameronartmuseum.org

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

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

Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

sports/recreation SPOT FEST 5K

9/26, 8am: The Spot Fest 5K coincides with the NC Spot Festival, which raises money for Pender Alliance for Teen Health (PATH). All participants receive an admission to the Spot Festival which showcases seafood, live music, fireworks and

family-friendly entertainment. The race features a beautiful course through the beautiful neighborhood of Deerfield Estates in Hampstead, directly across from the NC Spot Festival grounds.

Race awards include trophies and medals. Proceeds from the race benefit the PATH. Deerfield Estates, Blueberry Lane WORKSHOP FOR LMBT

9/26, 9am: Test class for future CEU workshop: Dynamic Bodywork 6 hr intensive/pre ceu workshop for massage therapists (LMBT’s), chiropractors, physical therapists. Registration required. Dance Cooperative, 5202 suite 17. www.dynamic-body.org. Open to LMBT’s, Chiropractors, dance therapists, therapists, physical therapists. Must register for both days and fill out workshop feedback form. Monetary donation welcome. Dance Cooperative, 5202 Carolina Beach Rd. Ste. 17

DISCOVERY HIKE

Sat., 10am: Discover the different plants and animal species that inhabit the park while exploring the ecosystems that make this area biologically diverse. Each hike will focus on a different unique aspect of the park and includes hands on learning activities. Pre-reg. required.

Call 341.0075 to register. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th Street

CLOSER TO HOME GOLF CLASSIC

10/9, 8am: The golf fundraiser supports Lower Cape Fear Hospice, a nonprofit hospice and palliative care agency that has been serving the area for 35 years. For the past five years, Cape Fear National has been ranked by Golfweek Magazine as one of the best courses in North Carolina. All golfers will enjoy golf and cart, lunch, hole-in-one challenge, putting contest, beat the pro and awards. Entry fee is $150 per player. Team and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Champion at 796-8047 or email Lindsey.Champion@lcfh.org. 1281 Cape Fear National Dr.

film BEHIND THE GARAGE

Behind the Garage Series: Subversive Films & Experimental Music. Subversive films shown every Sunday at 8pm, followed by experimental musical guests. 8PM: Controversial, eyeopening and entertaining films & documentaries shown weekly. 10PM: Experimental, avant garde, noise, and other unclassfiable musical performances at 10. Hosted by Karl Tyler Perry.

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UPCOMING EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 2:00 P.M.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving vs Tennessee FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 7:00 P.M.

Volleyball vs College of Charleston FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 7:00 P.M.

Women’s Soccer vs Drexel Game sponsored by BB&T

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 7:00 P.M.

Men’s Soccer vs Northeastern

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 2:00 P.M.

Women’s Soccer vs Delaware Game sponsored by McDonald’s

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of two American missionaries. The screening will be at Lumina Theater in the Fisher Student Center at UNCW [see campus map] beginning at 7pm. The film premiered at Cucalorus 20 so if you missed it this is your second chance to witness this amazing journey into a remote and challenging part of the world that gets little to no attention from the mainstream media. There will be a Q&A with the producers following the film.

This is a joint program with the local chapter of the UN Association. UNCW, Lumina Theater, 601 S. College Road SECOND SUNDAY MATINEE

10/11, 2pm: Adults are invited to leave the kids home, bring their own snacks, and enjoy a free movie at the Library on the second Sunday afternoon of the month. Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall star in the legal thriller you’ll see this month. Check the online calendar at www. nhclibrary.org. for the film title, or call the Reference Desk at 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd10/11/2015

kids’ stuff YOUTH B-BALL LEAGUE

For boys and girls ages 6 - 9. Youth Basketball Instructional League at Wrightsville Beach brings you a sports program that is well organized and will fit into a family’s busy schedule.

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This league will consist of one game per week for 6 weeks. All coaches are professional, ex-

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perienced basketball clinicians. Games will begin with a practice led by the clinicians. The overall emphasis will be on fundamentals and teamwork, with each game focusing on a different aspect of the basketball game (i.e. shooting, ball handling, passing, etc.). All players will play a minimum of half of the game. Games will consist of two 20-minute halves in a 4v4 or 5v5 format with a target roster of 8—10 players on each team. $85-$100. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Dept., 1 Bob Sawyer Drive LIBRARY FUN FOR KIDS

ception hall if raining.) Free, w/food/drinks available for purchase at CAM’s Café, 3201 South 17th Street.

vided. Discussion will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Providing more affordable housing in our region has been a topic of discussion for many years ... it’s time to look at possible solutions that could work for our area to make the need for more affordable housing a reality! New Hanover Government Center, 230 Government Center Dr. (off Racine)

US CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SESSION

9/23, 6pm: On Wed., Sept. 23, US Citizenship and Immigration Services representative, Lisa Wohlrab, will hold a free info. session at the literacy council. Learn more about citizenship and immigration. Have your questions answered.

9/26: LIBRARY FUN FOR KIDS

SCREAMING EAGLE INVITATIONAL

9/26, 10:30am: Kids and parents can practice basic yoga poses that help with strength, balance, flexibility, and relaxation Whether learning downward dog for the first while enjoying stories and music. This fun, time or perfecting the warrior pose, kids and interactive storytime with Ms. Susan from adults can practice yoga and interact with the Library is scheduled at Whole Foods on September 26. Don’t forget your yoga mat! storytime with Ms. Susan. Part of the Library Fun Susan Demarco is a certified yoga instrucFor Kids program with the New Hanover County tor as well as a librarian. She leads Yoga Library, preregistration is not required and Yoga Storytime at the Main Library every Friday at 10:30 am. You don’t need to preregister for Storytime is free to everyone. For more details these free public events. For more informaor future Library Fun For Kids events, contact tion about Library Fun for Kids and other acSusan DeMarco at ademarco@nhcgov.com tivities designed to help kids learn skills they need to succeed in a 21st century world, please contact Children’s Services and Community Engagement Librarian Susan DeMarco at sdemarco@ Call 910-251-0911 for more information. Cape nhcgov.com or 910-798-6353. Whole Foods Fear Literacy Council, 1012 South 17th Street Market, 3804 Oleander Dr. FREE LIFE CARE PLANNING

SPOOKY RAP CLUB

Rap Club is getting ready to rock New Hanover County’s Haunted Library on October 24! Kids ages 8 and older who want to participate must be able to attend recording sessions on September 21 and 28 and rehearsals on October 12 and 19, all at Myrtle Grove Library. They must also perform at the Haunted Library itself on Sat., 10/24, 6-9pm, at the Main Library. To register please contact Mr. Scooter Hayes at shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6393. Rap Club is a regularly scheduled activity where kids write lyrics, choose beats, and record songs. In the process of playing with language they develop critical literacy skills such as phonological awareness, rhyming, grammar and writing. Rap Club’s first album was released at the beginning of summer 2015, and is for sale at Myrtle Grove Library and online at CDBaby.com. Myrtle Grove Public Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

THEATRE NOW

Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time.

Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open att 3pm. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.

Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910399-3NOW

lectures/readings BARNES AND NOBLE

Every Friday night we have a family story time with activities. • Toddler Story Time, 10am, every Tuesday for toddler story time and coloring.

• 7pm: Join us every third Thursday of each month as we talk about Magic Tree House stories and adventures and enjoy crafts and activities. • Join us every third Thursday of each month as we talk about Magic Tree House stories and adventures and enjoy crafts and activities. • American Girl Night, every second Thursday of each month to talk about American Girl stories and enjoy crafts and activities. • Barnes & Noble , 750 Inspiration Drive

CHAUTAUQUA LITERARY JOURNAL RELEASE

9/23, 6pm: Celebration of Chautauqua Literary Journal Issue #12. Music by Philip Gerard & Friends. CAM Courtyard (Party will be held in re-

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9/23, 2:30pm: Attorney Joan Keston will discuss an integrative approach to Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Asset Protection. The presentation will describe each area of Elder Law and explain how they work together to achieve “Life Care Planning.” New Hanover County Executive Development Center, 1241 Military Cutoff Road

PATH TO SUCCESS

9/23, 5pm: Her Campus, the #1 global online community for college women, is bringing #ActuallySheCan, a social media campaign that champions the female ambition, to UNCW. #ActuallySheCan strives to empower women across all aspects of their lives - professional, personal, health and wellness. Famous faces including Eva Longoria, Lea Michele, Miranda Kerr, Emmy Rossum, Nina Dobrev, Estelle, Mel B, Connie Britton, Lo Bosworth and more have all gotten behind #ActuallySheCan, to encourage women (and men!) to embrace the hashtag #ActuallySheCan. A panel discussion on “The Path to Success.” Panelist include Kristin McGee, celebrity yoga instructor; Jennifer Walsh, founder of Price & Glory; and Jo Piazza, award-winning journalist, editor and author of “The Knockoff.”

Together they will help start a campus-wide conversation around female achievement and well-being to empower students to express their ambitions and truths. 601 S College Road

MICHAEL TAECKENS

9/24, 7pm: Michael Taeckens, the first Distinguished Visting Professor of Publishing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, will speak with Graywolf author Belle Boggs at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in Kenan Hall 1111. Taeckens and Boggs will discuss the marketing and publicity campaigns for both of Boggs’s books, Mattaponi Queen (2010) and the forthcoming The Art of Waiting. Taeckens will also speak on other notable titles that he shepherded at Algonquin and Graywolf, including Water for Elephants, An Arsonist’s Guide to Writers’ Homes in New England, and The Empathy Exams. 601 South College Road

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Thurs., 9/24, 9:30-11:30am. at the New Hanover County Government Center, Human Resources Training Room B, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 135, Wilmington NC 28403. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with coffee and donuts pro-

9/26, 3pm: Ashley High School’s Screaming Eagles Band and the North Carolina Bandmasters Association will hold the annual Screaming Eagle Invitational, a state sanctioned high school marching band competition.Fourteen North and South Carolina high school marching bands will compete at Ashley High School for the title of Grand Champion of the Screaming Eagle Invitational. Bands will perform in five class sizes and be adjudicated in music, visual, and general effect captions. This event is aligned with the North Carolina Bandmasters Association as an official North Carolina State Sanctioned Event. The Ashley High School Screaming Eagle Regiment will perform in exhibition before the Grand Champion is crowned. Awards ceremony at 9:30 p.m.

General admission is $10 (program included); children of pre-school age and under are admitted free. There will be concessions available. www.ashleybands.com. Veterans Park in the Ashley High School Stadium, 555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy

SEAN GASKALL

9/26, 2pm: Musician Sean Gaskell plays the West African Kora in this free concert at New Hanover County’s Main Library. No reservations are needed. Kora is a 21-string harp that has been played for over 300 years by Griots, the historians of the Mandinka people of Gambia, West Africa. Traditional Kora songs date as far back as 800 years, praising heroes of the Mande Empire or relating ancient stories of war and hardship. www.seangaskell.com NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

TRIGGER WARNINGS DISCUSSION

9/28, 7pm: Term “trigger warnings” reflecting a movement on American colleges and universities to eliminate words, ideas and subjects that may cause discomfort. RSVP; www.meetup. com/humanism-182. SEACC Building, 317 Castle St.

ANIMAL TRACKING 101

9/29, 1pm: National Take A Child Outside Week (TACO) Signs provide us with information. Animal signs do the same thing. Join a ranger to learn how to look for these signs and what we can learn from animal tracks and signs. We will also go outside and look for these signs in the park. Meet at the visitor’s center at 1:00 p.m.

910-458-8206. Carolina Beach State Parkm 1010 State Park Rd.

GOING GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK CLUB

10/6, 6pm: “World Peace Diet,” by Will Tuttle.

Books available at Old Books on Front St at discount to book club members. 249 N. Front St.

QENO NONPROFIT LUNCH AND LEARN

10/8, 11:30am: Please join your peers in networking and discussing topics relevant to our region’s nonprofit sector: “CloudWyze presents I.T. for Nonprofits” at UNCW Fisher University Union, Azalea Coast Room A and B. Pay only $10 and receive a delicious fully catered lunch and desert buffet, engaging key note speakers to help inform and support your nonprofit on Informational Technology, and a promising networking experience with your community leaders. UNCW, Fisher University Union, Azalea Coast Room A.

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10/9, 11am: US Green Building Council of NC presents keynote speaker, George Bandy, im-

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mediate past Chairman of USGBC and current VP of Sustainability for Interface. Bandy will be discussing the viability of green building and its relevance to the future success of our community. The locally-sourced luncheon, provided by Feast Down East, will be followed by campus sustainability tours of LEED Certified Buildings and other features with the UNCW Sustainability Council and UNCW Facilities staff. $20 for students (w/ID) $30 for USGBC NC; $50 for USGBC NC non-members. UNCW Burney, 601 S. College Rd. STAR WARS READS DAY

10/10, 10am: Enjoy Star Wars-themed games, crafts, and activities at this free family event. Get in the spirit by wearing a costume and posing at the Photo Booth. Choose your side, the Rebels or the Empire, in the fighter navigation course!

New Hanover County Public Library provides free public programs that encourage reading as part of our mission of supporting community literacy. All ages are welcome at Star Wars Reads Day, and no preregistration is needed. Anna Connelly, aconnelly@nhcgov.com / 910-7986371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd

ER TEAM TRAINING

Primary objective of the program is to train New Hanover County citizens to assist their families and neighbors in disasters. Schedule: 9/10: Disaster Preparedness; 9/17: Fire Safety; 9/24: Disaster Medical Operations Part 1; 10/1: Disaster Medical Operations Part 2; 10/8: Light Search and Rescue Operations; 10/15: CERT Organization/Disaster Psychology; 10/22: CERT and Terrorism; 10/24: Course Review and Disaster Simulation Drill. NHC Management: 910798-6900. NHC Emergency Management Center, 220 Government Drive Wed, through Oct 14: Explore your authentic self through movement, mindfulness & making. This integrative class series will include gentle yoga, guided meditation, reflective journaling, drawing, ceramic beading & papermaking. Perfect for beginners & experts alike. Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th St.

LIFE CARE PLANNING SEMINAR

9/24, 8:30pm: This course is the 1st module in a specially designed series of Human Resource Essentials for Nonprofit Leaders that is designed for organizations with less than 50 employees— this 4 module series examines how workplace decisions, made with knowledge, minimizes risk and maximizes performance. During Module 1: Best Practices, You will become familiar with an abundance of resources and receive tools to help you better administer and manage: 1.

Assessing organizational needs; 2. The employment process; 3. Mission-driven hiring including recruitment, interviewing, and selection; 4.

Best practice interview questions AND answers.

UNCW Fisher Union, Azalea Coast Room, 601 College Rd. 9/24, 9:30am: The event will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the New Hanover County Government Center, Human Resources Training Room B, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 135, Wilmington NC 28403. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with coffee and donuts provided. Discussion will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Providing more affordable housing in our region has been a topic of discussion for many years ... it’s time to look at possible solutions that could work for our area to make the need for more affordable

9/24: NHC NAACP MEETING

The New Hanover County NAACP 14 Point Agenda targets social justice and equality. The local chapter has addressed issues from lack of diversity in the New Hanover County School System with the Board of Education to making numerous trips to the NC General Assembly to confront legislatures on bills that impact daily lives. NAACP members and nonmembers are welcome to attend meetings.

Visit www.naacpnhc.org.

9/23, 2:30pm: Attorney Joan Keston will discuss an integrative approach to Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Asset Protection. The presentation will describe each area of Elder Law and explain how they work together to achieve “Life Care Planning.” New Hanover County Executive Development Center, 1241 Military Cutoff Road

WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAYS

9/23, 12:30pm: Attention budding artists – the next 2-week session of watercolor painting classes will begin on Wednesday, the 23rd of September at the Kure Beach Community Center. These classes are taught by Kure Beach’s own award-winning International artist Ken Withrow. Classes run from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm and the cost to participate is $30 per person.

Registration forms can be found on our website, www.townofkurebeach.org, or at Town Hall.

Bring your completed registration form along with payment to the first class. For more information and a list of supplies needed, please visit our website or call Town Hall at (910) 458-8216.

Kure Beach Community Center, 118 N. 3rd Ave

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October and November. The presenter is Angelia Clinton, a Health Educator with New Hanover County’s Health Department. Interested persons are invited to meet Ms. Clinton and learn more about the program at this introductory session.

No registration is needed. Consumer Health Librarian Mary Ellen Nolan, mnolan@nhcgov.com / 910-798-6307. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd

9/24, 2pm: Get Up! Get Healthy!” is a six-week weight management program that will be offered free of charge at the Northeast Library in

housing a reality! New Hanover Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive (off Racine) NC4ME MILITARY EMPLOYMENT SUMMIT

9/29, 9am: Join us to learn how to make military hiring a part of your business strategy. Did you know that 27,000 service members will transition out through North Carolina bases in 2015, already equipped with the high-demand skills that your business needs? Free and open to the public. Cape Fear Community College, 411 N. Front Street

URBAN FITNESS

Adult Creative Movement, Sat., 10am: A class for adults of all ages and skill level. Using a modern dance basis, we will discover the beauty of what our bodies’ CAN do! We will celebrate the joy and freedom of movement that lifts your spirit (soul). There are few shortcuts to happiness, but dance is one of them—self expression, fitness, have always wanted to try a dance class or continue their dance study. All dance classes are taught in a relaxed, encour-

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aging atmosphere that enables adults of all levels to achieve, grow, and always, to have fun.

Admission: $12 per class / $42 for the month.

Children’s Creative Movement, Wed., 5pm: Ballet, Jazz, Hoola Hoops, and all forms of creative movement. Easy to follow. All genders welcome.

Admission: $10 per class / $32.50 per month.

• Salsa Fitness, Wed, 6pm: Dance your way to health with Salsa Fitness. This class is designed for all levels and is easy to follow. Admission: $10 per class / $80 for a package of 10 classes.

• Bootcamp with Fabio, Sat., 9am: The class will consist of 10 minutes of dynamic stretching and cardio. 20 minutes of core work, 20 minutes full body strength training and 10 minutes of cool down and stretching. Balancepoint Barre, Barre combines the basics of ballet, Pilates, and yoga.

No dance experience is needed however. It is a fun, low-impact workout targeting those problem areas. It is safe for all ages and body types.

It works to strengthen your muscles and tighten your core, leaving you feeling taller and leaner without adding muscle mass. You will mainly use your own body weight for resistance, but will also use a variety of tools to enhance the workout. The class is set to upbeat music to help keep you motivated. Admission: $15 per class / $100 for a package of 10 classes. Zumba, Fri., 6pm: Let’s shake, move, and groove those calaries away. Easy to follow steps, fun and exciting music. All levels welcome. Admission: $7 for walkins / $30 for 5 classes / $55 for 10 classes.

Urban Fitness, 5739 Oleander Dr. DIABETES: CONTROLLING BLOOD SUGAR

10/8, 4pm: Diana Davis and Sally Freas will lead an educational class on the many ways that you can help control your blood sugar, which is vital to living a full and healthy life with diabetes. Both are Diabetes Educators at Wilmington Health.

Northeast Regional Library, Watkins Room, 1241 Military Cutoff Road

CFFA BEGINNING FENCING

Cape Fear Fencing Association 6 week beginning fencing class starts August 18th at 6:30 pm in the basement of the Tileston gym, 5th and Ann streets.. Class will meet for approximately 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, All fencing equipment provided, students should wear loose fitting clothing and sneakers. Appropriate for ages 8 - 80. Cost is $50 plus a $10 membership to USA Fencing good until July 31, 2016.

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clubs/notices NEW HANOVER NAACP MEETING

9/24, 7pm: Members and others are invited to attend. For more information, 910-798-2004 or nhcnaacp@gmail.com. St. Stephen AME Church, 501 Red Cross St. NHC SENIOR DEMOCRATS

9/24, 3pm: Representative Susie Hamilton will speak. McAlister’s Deli, 740 S. College Rd.

SCHOLARS ALUMNI SUP MEETING

9/24, 2pm: Come and hear New Hanover County Director of Emergency Management and 911 Communications Center, Warren Hill, update us regarding improvements in operations, and concerns about both natural and man made threats in our region. No one needs to be a victim of unwanted dangers! Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 601 S. College Rd.

NHC DEMOCRATIC PARTY UNITY BANQUET

9/26, 6pm: Featuring speakers state Senator Josh Stein, candidate for NC Attorney General, and Linda Coleman, candidate for Lt. Governor, the banquet will also include a silent auction and the presentation of awards to outstanding volunteers.Admission: Tickets may be purchased online at https://act.myngp.com/

Forms/-2467830299710454016. Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. BEYOND THE WALLS

9/26, 10am: Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in conjunction with the Wilmington Police Department and the Sheriff’s Department and area churches. Singing, games, drama, free food and free clothing available to those in need. Medical personnel and representatives from various human resources agencies will be on site. Sherry McZeek, 910-231-2243. Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 812 Harnett St.

NHC DEMOCRATIC PARTY UNITY BANQUET

9/26, 6pm: Featuring speakers state Senator Josh Stein, candidate for NC Attorney General, and Linda Coleman, candidate for Lt. Governor, the banquet will also include a silent auction and the presentation of awards to outstanding volunteers. Admission: Tickets may be purchased online at https://act.myngp.com/ Forms/-2467830299710454016. Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St.

WOMEN UNITED WORLD COMMUNITY DAY

10/2, 9:30am: The Wilmington Church Women United Fall Forum will be held Friday, October 2, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12 North 6 Street, Wilmington. Registration and Coffee are at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Contact: Angel P. Dualeh at 910-833-0167

AMERICAN LEGION MONTHLY MEETING

10/12, 7:30pm: Hampstead American Legion Post 167 meets the second Monday of each month in their building at 16660 US HWY 17N. We welcome all military veterans to join us. We also encourage at large members in the Hampstead area to become part of our post. Hampstead American Legion Post 167, 16660 US HWy 17N

AZALEA COAST EXECUTIVE NETWORK

Meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 pm for networking, dinner at 6 at Henry’s, 2508 Independence Blvd. Wilmington. Female business women networking and professional development. Dinner is dutch $15; annual membership $24. Details 762-8562. Henry’s Restaurant Wilmington NC, 2508 Independence Blvd.

COUPON CLUB

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

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Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more! Poplar Grove, Apr-Nov, Wed, 8am-1pm. 910-686-9518. www.poplargrove.com • Riverfront Farmers’ Market open on Water St., downtown, every Sat., through Dec., 8am-1pm. Food, arts & craft vendors and live music. www.wilmingtondowntown. com/farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., May-Sept, 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking; vendors align the lake, from artists and crafters and musicians. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket. com.• Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, 21 Causeway Dr. Fresh NC-grown produce, seafood and other locally produced consumables. A variety of unique craft vendors have also been added to the market this year. Mon., 8am-1pm, first Mon. in May- Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market at Leland Town Hall, alternating Sundays, 11am-3pm, May-Aug. This market is focused on local food and agricultural products.

• Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mon., April-Nov., 7am-1pm. Middletown Park, Oak Island • South-

port Waterfront Market, Wednesdays, May-Sept., 8am-1pm. Garrison Lawn in Southport, NC. • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs., MayOct., 4-7pm, at the Park at Woodlands Park Soccer Field.

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Weekly wine and beer tasting, Fridays. 7250 Market St. www.fermental.net.

WINEDOWN WEDNESDAYS

Free tasting of wine from around the globe. Every week hosted by a winery representative or vendor to teach you about the selections. All wines offered at a discount as well as an additional 10%off 6 packs and 15%off cases. Come winedown after a long humpday. Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve, 1007 N. 4th St.

WINE TASTING

Thurs/Fri, 5pm: Our weekly wine tastings feature six selections for your tasting pleasure. Try before you buy to load up your home cellar, or choose your favorite wine from the lineup and purchase a glass to enjoy at our tasting bar or in our garden seating. Cheers! A Tasting Room, 19 South 2nd Street

WINE AND BEER WALK

9/26, 1pm: Tickets on sale; $16.00 each, or 2 for $27.00 (Limited amount available online only!) and can be purchased online at Etix.com or at the following businesses: The Fortunate Glass 29 S.Front St. 910-399-4292 (cash only) or Front Street Brewery 9 N. Front St. 910-251-1935 (cash only). The walk begins, at Ziggy’s By The Sea, 208 Market St., www.ziggysbythesea.com, where you present your ticket, or if the event has not sold out, purchase your ticket the day of the show. Calico Room, Fortunate Glass Wine Shop, Front Street Brewery, Hell’s Kitchen, The Husk, NeMa Lounge & Eatery, Slice of Life Pizza. More venues to be announced.

FLAVOR OF NC

9/26, 6:30pm: Experience the three regions of North Carolina as chefs, musicians and performers present the flavors of the mountains, Piedmont and Coast. Enjoy regional food, wines, beers, locally roasted coffees and a lemonade bar. Enjoy the culture and uniqueness of our state as you help Good Shepherd Center provide a pathway to self-sufficiency for our hungry and homeless neighbors who share our Carolina home. St. James Parish, 25 S. 3rd Street

TASTE OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

10/10, 5pm: Held on the waterfront at MarineMax, this festival celebrates the diverse and delicious fare on and around the beach with over 30 local cuisine, beer, and wine tasting booths with prizes that include “People’s Choice” and “Best in Show” determined by both celebrity judges and attendees. Tickets in advance: $75 Friends of the WB Foundation: $50; Under 21: $25; Day of: $100. MarineMax, 130 Short St.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

You are destined to become a master of fire. It’s your birthright to become skilled in the arts of kindling and warming, illuminating and energizing.

Eventually, you will develop a fine knack for knowing when it’s appropriate to turn the heat up high, and when it’s right to simmer with a slow, steady glow. You will wield your flames with discernment and compassion, rarely or never with prideful rage. You will have a special power to accomplish creative destruction and avoid harmful destruction. I’m pleased at the progress you are making toward these noble goals, but there’s room for improvement. During the next eight weeks, you can speed up your evolution.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

“I feel like a wet seed wild in the hot blind earth,” wrote author William Faulkner.

Some astrologers would say that it’s unlikely a Libra would ever say such a thing—that it’s too primal a feeling for your refined, dignified tribe; too lush and unruly. But I disagree with that view. Faulkner himself was a Libra! I am quite sure that you are now or will soon be like a wet seed in the hot blind earth— fierce to sprout and grow with almost feral abandon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You and I both know that you can heal the sick and raise the dead and turn water into wine—or at least perform the metaphorical equivalent of those magical acts. Especially when the pressure is on, you have the power to attract the help of mysterious forces and unexpected interventions. I love that about you! When people around you are rendered fuzzy and inert by life’s puzzling riddles, you are often the best hope for activating constructive responses. According to my analysis of upcoming cosmic trends, these skills will be in high demand during the coming weeks.

Taurus-born physicist Wolfgang Pauli won a Nobel Prize for his research.

His accomplishment? The Nobel Committee said he discovered “a new law of nature” and named it after him: the Pauli Principle. Yet, when he was a younger man, he testified, “Physics is much too difficult for me, and I wish I were a film comedian or something like that and that I never heard anything about physics!” I imagine you might now be feeling a comparable frustration about something for which you have substantial potential, Taurus. In the SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) spirit of Pauli’s perseverance, I urge you to keep at it.

Some astrologers regard the planet Saturn as a sour tyrant that cramps our style and squelches our freedom. But here’s my hypothesis: Behind Saturn’s GEMINI (May 21-June 20) austere mask is a benevolent teacher and guide. She pressures us to focus In 1921 the French city of Biarritz hosted an international kissing contest. and concentrate. She pushes us to harness and discipline our unique gifts.

After evaluating the participants’ efforts, the panel of judges declared that It’s true that some people resist these cosmic nudges. They prefer to meander Spanish kisses were “vampiric,” while those of Italians were “burning,” all over the place, trying out roles they’re not suited for and indulging in the English were “tepid,” Russians were “eruptive,” French were “chaste,” and perverse luxury of neglecting their deepest desires. For them Saturn seems Americans were “flaccid.” Whatever nationality you are, Gemini, I hope you like a dour taskmaster, spoiling their lazy fun. I trust that you, Sagittarians, will will eschew those paradigms—and, all other paradigms, as well. Now is an develop a dynamic relationship with Saturn as she cruises through your sign excellent time to experiment with and hone your own unique style of kissing. for the next 26 months. With her help, you can deepen your devotion to your I’m tempted to suggest you raise your levels of tenderness and wildness, life’s most crucial goals. but I’d rather you ignore all advice and trust your intuition.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

The astrological omens suggest you could get caught up in dreaming about what might have been. I’m afraid you might cling to outworn traditions and resuscitate wistful wishes that have little relevance for the future. You may even be tempted to wander through the labyrinth of your memories, hoping to steep yourself in old feelings that weren’t even good medicine for you when you first experienced them. But I hope you will override these inclinations, and instead act on the aphorism, “If you don’t study the past, you will probably repeat it.” Right now, the best reason to remember the old days is to rebel against them and prevent them from draining your energy.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You may laugh more in the next 14 days than you have during any comparable 14-day period since you were 5-years-old. At least I hope you will.

It will be the best possible tonic for your physical and mental health. Even more than usual, laughter has the power to heal your wounds, alert you to secrets hiding in plain sight, and awaken your dormant potentials. Luckily, I suspect that life will conspire to bring about this happy development. A steady stream of antics, whimsies and amusing paradoxes is headed your way. Be alert for the opportunities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It’s a favorable time to fantasize about how to suck more cash into your life.

You have entered a phase when economic mojo is easier to conjure than usual. Are you ready to engage in some practical measures to take advantage of the cosmic trend? By that I don’t mean playing the lottery, stealing strangers’ wallets or scanning the sidewalk for fallen money as you stroll.

Get intensely real and serious about enhancing your financial fortunes. What are three specific ways you’re ignorant about getting and handling money?

Educate yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The coming weeks will be a favorable time to break a spell you’ve been under, or shatter an illusion you have been caught up in, or burst free from a trance you have felt powerless to escape. If you are moved to seek help from a shaman, witch or therapist, please, do so. But I bet you could accomplish the feat all by yourself. Trust your hunches! Here’s one approach you could try: Tap into both your primal anger and your primal joy. In your mind’s eye, envision situations that tempt you to hate life and envision situations that inspire you love life. With this volatile blend as your fuel, you can explode the hold of the spell, illusion or trance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.”

So advised author Ray Bradbury. That strategy is too nerve-wracking for a cautious person like me. I prefer to meticulously build and thoroughly test my wings before trying a quantum leap. I have observed that Aquarius is one of the three signs of the zodiac most likely to succeed with this approach.

According to my astrological calculations, the coming weeks will be a time when talent for building robust wings in mid-air will be even more effective than usual.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You are being tempted to make deeper commitments and to give more of yourself. Should you? Is it in your interests to mingle your destiny more thoroughly with the destinies of others? Will you benefit from trying to cultivate more engaged forms of intimacy? As is true for most big questions, there are no neat, simple answers. Exploring stronger connections would ultimately be both messy and rewarding. Here’s an inquiry that might bring clarity as you ponder the possibility of merging your fortunes more closely with allies or potential allies: Will deeper commitments with them inspire you to love yourself dearly, treat yourself with impeccable kindness, and be a superb ally to yourself?

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BACK DOOR KITCHEN TOUR

Back Door Kitchen Tour sponsored by the Residents of Old Wilmington, featuring nine beautiful homes and kitchens. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children under 12. Tickets go on sale beginning September 1. They may be purchased online through 10/9, using PayPal . They also may be purchased in advance at the following retail stores: Harris Teeter stores, Finkelstein’s, Michael Moore’s Antiques, The Ivy Cottage, and Taste the Olive. Tickets can be purchased at each of the nine homes on the day of, 10/10. Paul Mason at 910-772-1502 or pfmason@coastalnet.com. rowilmington.org

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PSLA

9/23, 6pm: PSLA of ILM (Parents of Students with Learning disAbilities of Wlminton) is Wilmington, North Carolina’s only support group for parents of students with learning disabilites. Our mission is to support parents while they navigate their child’s unique gifts. CFCC Library, Room L201, 411 Front St.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Take advantage of this opportunity to share your concerns and learn helpful strategies that can be applied to your personal situation. A better way to get through each day with tips on how to reduce stress for both you and your loved one. Thursdays, 6pm. Livingstones Tabernacle, 127 Sloop Point Loop Rd.

MS SUPPORT GROU

10/8, 7pm: Those with MS, families and friends welcome. Meets at New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital 1st floor conference room (behind Betty

Cameron Women’s Hospital), 2nd Thursday each month. Details: Lisa, 399-7252; Burt, 383-1368.

New Hanover Regional Medical Center Campus, 2131 S. 17th St. CROHNS AND COLITIS SUPPORT GROUP

Local Crohns & Colitis Support Meeting. For more information, call 910-620-0191. Hospitality House,1523 Physicians Drive.

tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Saturdays, 1:30pm: Have you ever wanted to meet authors living and dead, tour locations from books, poems, and plays? Explore the rich culture of this 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. Cost $8: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1282390. Old Books on Front Street, 249 N. Front St. WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 763-4483.

GHOST WALK 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets.

Reservations required: 910-794-1866

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 251-8889 or www.horsedrawntours.com

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

Saturdays: The tours showcase the architectural, social, and cultural history of two of Wilmington’s historic neighborhoods. The Streetcar Suburbs tour tells the story of Wilmington’s first two suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights, and

9/23: PSLA OF ILM Now that school is in session, parents of children with learning disAbilities may need support.

PSLA is Wilmington’s only support group for parents of students with such specials needs.

Find support and learn how to navigate a child’s learning needs and education with PSLA of ILM Wednesdays at 6pm. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PSLAofILM. their restoration and renewal. These neighborhoods developed around the City’s streetcar route. The Forest Hills tour focuses on the first automobile oriented suburb which originally developed outside the city limits. The tours last approximately 1 ? hours. We recommend reservations. Call 910-762-2511 or email membership@ historicwilmington.org for more details and to ensure a place on the tour. The Forest Hills tour begins at Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Drive (parking area), and the Streetcar tour begins at Temple Baptist Church, 1801 Market Street (parking lot). The cost is $10, $5 for students. Special tours for groups of 2 or more are available--call us to arrange your group’s tour!

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